Road sign changes

CALLINGTON Town Councillors have been discussing ways of improving road signs in the town. They have looked at a series of measures provided by County Highways and although they have welcomed them, the Councillors have suggested a series of measures of their own.

These included: replacing the present give way sign at the junction of Church Street with Launceston Road with a stop sign and appropriate road markings, as well as removing the right turn at this junction. A 20mph speed restriction should be introduced in the vicinity of Callington Community College, and for the protection of pedestrians, a section of pavement opposite the Coachmakers Arms Public House which has been observed to be lower than the highway needs to be addressed.

Methodist Guild

CALLINGTON Methodist Guild held an 'Any Questions' evening recently. Barry Higgins presided.

Sheila Tredinnick chaired the team and put questions to Gordon Mortimore, Rosemary Hambly, Ruth Wilton and Kevin Veal of which some were serious and some amusing.

The pianist for the evening was Ann Curnow. Tea and biscuits were served by Joy Shaw and Margaret Wilkins.

Sisterhood meeting

THE RECENT meeting of Callington United Sisterhood was presided over by Rev Ann Curnow.

Happy thoughts were read by Carrie Duance of Worlds blessing. Margaret Brough read On a Hot Sunday, Ida Duke - Helping hand and Audrey Horsham - flowers.

The speaker was Rev Howard Curnow of Callington. He took as his subject - people, places and things.

The pianist was Audrey Horsham, and tea and biscuits were served by Win Trebilcock and Grace Candish.

Lions' Tea Party

ALMOST one hundred of Callington's Senior Citizens attended a New Year Tea Party and entertainment, given by the Callington Lions Club in the Town Hall at the end of January. The event was one of the first to be staged this year, celebrating the Golden Jubilee.

Wives, partners and friends of the Lions not only helped in the preparation of the tea but also took part in the entertainment. Local pianist, Jill Rickard, with her daughter Leah on saxophone started the afternoon with music from some well known shows which was followed by the St Mary's handbell ringers under the direction of their conductor, Mr Peter Lovell. Bonehead and Plonker, alias Lions Ian Rogers and Graham Body entertained with their own brand of zany humour. Hazel Jones gave a rendition of the monologue 'The Christmas Fairy' and the afternoon was rounded off when everyone joined in the community singing, accompanied by Ted Clarke with his accordion. Lion president Duncan Elliott thanked all those who helped to make the party a success.

Callington Lions will be holding a quiz night on Saturday, March 2 starting at 7.30pm in the Town Hall. Teams of up to six are welcome with an entry fee of £2 per entrant. There will be a licensed bar and free snacks. Any profits will go to local charities supported by the Lions Club. Anyone wishing to take part should call 01579 383497.

Daffodils at

the Fellowship

THE February meeting of St Mary's Church Women's Fellowship was well attended and presided over by Lynn Parker.

June Richard's table decoration was miniature daffodils, while the minutes of the previous meeting were read by Margaret Rubery who presented Nancy Fleetwood with a birthday bookmark.

A bible reading was given by Christine Bristow, and the speaker was Pam Sellix who talked on Candlemas (February 2), its meaning and historical background. Diana Hambly thanked Pam for her talk.

The tea hostesses were Lynn Wagstaffe and Lillian Parker. The next meeting is on March 11.

Forged notes

POLICE are warning Callington traders to look out for forged £20 Bank of Scotland notes after three were passed in the town last week.

A spokesman said the forgeries were a good likeness and difficult to tell from the real thing.

Honour for Community

School's head teacher

STEVE Kenning, headteacher of Callington Community School has become the first head from Cornwall to be chosen by the National College for School Leadership to help develop leadership skills in schools across England. He is one of only a select few number of heads across the country to have been granted a prestigious Associateship at the College.

Mr Kenning is seconded to the College on a part time basis to research into improving the quality of teaching and learning in school for both pupils and staff. Mr Kenning will look into the future of initial teacher training in schools. In particular he will focus on the idea that all teachers should be involved in training other teachers as part of their continuous professional development and to enhance their leadership skills.

Callington Community School is currently in its second year as a training school and is regularly visited by undergraduates and graduates in teacher training programmes.

Mr Kenning said: 'I strongly believe that all teachers should be involved in training teachers as it provides them with the opportunity to reflect on their own practise and to look for strategies to develop further. This project is about helping schools to develop into the twenty-first century with a focus on teaching and learning and the development of leadership skills.'

The National College for School Leadership is the only college in the world dedicated to enhancing leadership in education. David Jackson, Director of Research and School improvement at the college said: 'The Research Associates programme, now in its third recruitment round, is proving to be very successful. Steve has come through a rigorous selection process and is one of only a few heads to be selected to assist the College.'

Mr Kenning is due to complete his research in December.