Weekend in Paris
SIXTH Form students from Callington Community College enjoyed a weekend in Paris at the beginning of February. They joined over 2000 other students from across the UK at the 2002 'Your Future in Europe' conference, held at the Palais du Congres, set just behind the Arc de Triomphe.
The first day was spent at the conference which encouraged much thought on the question of Europe. A brief historical outline set the scene, followed by a considered view by a top employee of Barclays Bank on the Euro, and the pros and cons of joining it.
Simon Hughes of the Lib Dems spoke clearly on the contemporary issue of asylum seekers and refugees and made some very thought-provoking comments. Two further sessions by the human resources manager of the Financial Times and a marketing expert working in the European dimension outlined the requirements that were being made on people seeking employment in the 21st century.
The last session of the day gave the students the opportunity to fire questions at an invited panel which included MPs Tony Banks, Michael Howard and Simon Hughes.
The final day provided the students with the opportunity to do some sightseeing and explore as much of Paris of possible before embarking on the long journey home.
Town band
car boot sale
CALLINGTON Town Band are holding a car boot sale on Saturday, March 16 at the Saltash Road car park, Callington between 9am and 1pm. Sellers will be charged £5 per car which will go towards Band funds. The car boot sale is an ideal opportunity to make some money and clear unwanted items!
The following Saturday, March 23, the Town Band will be holding a concert - 'Variations for Brass' at St Marys Church, Callington. The event will begin at 7.30pm and is in aid of the St Marys Church Development Fund and Band funds. Entrance is by programme costing £3 which are available from the Town Hall, Band Members, Miller Countrywide Estate Agents, Callington, or at the door on the night.
Easter bingo
THE LIONS Club of Callington will be holding an Easter Bingo in the Town Hall on March 25.
The event begins at 7pm and will incorporate traditional Easter Fayre, with proceeds going to the the Lions charities.
Friends' support
for health centres
THE FRIENDS of Callington and Gunnislake Health Centres, who are patients of the Callington and Gunnislake Group Practice, meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month.
In addition to fund-raising to enable patient care, which might not otherwise be available on the NHS, the Friends are a patient participation group. Their views and feedback are welcomed on the service offered by the practice.
Patients are encouraged to speak to members of the Friends, either formally or informally if they have any comments on the service that they would like addressed or if they have any suggestions to make.
The group have recently been involved in ongoing work for the Quality Practice Award, as well as being consulted on the new appointments system due to start on Monday, March 11.
Details on the changes are available at Callington and Gunnislake Health Centres, local Post Offices and Callington Town Hall.
Happy thoughts
MRS Elsie Trevorrow took the chair at the meeting of Callington United Sisterhood when 'Happy Thoughts' were read by Margaret Brough (secret weakness), Carrie Duance (encouragement), Barbara Paynter (gardening, a way of life), and Ida Duke (someone in need).
Speaker was Rev Liz Greene (Coads Green), who told of her trip to St James Palace in January at the invitation of HRH Prince Charles.
Pianist was Rene Wooldridge and refreshments were served by Edie Pridham and Barbara Paynter.
Walk with the
Callington Lions
THE LIONS Club of Callington is organising a sponsored walk within the Tamar Valley to enable non profit making groups to raise funds.
Members of clubs, groups, organisations or PTAs are invited to participate in the Spring Walk which is due to be held on Saturday, March 23 at 10.30am from Harrowbarrow Village Hall. The walk will provide the opportunity for organisations to raise money for their own individual funds. Alternatively individuals are able to walk for the Lions. Any funds raised on behalf of the Lions will be donated to Lions charities.
The routes will be one, five or ten miles and incorporate Calstock, Metherell, and Cotehele with kind permission of the National Trust.
For further information or to obtain a sponsorship form, contact Callington Lions Club on 01822 832716.
Farmers' markets
CALLINGTON'S new farmers' market is to be held today, Friday, in the town hall. The markets are being held on the second and fourth Friday of each month.
Delaware School is hosting the Tamar Valley Farmers' Market on Saturday, (March 9) and it is to be a Mothers' Day and Easter special offering produce to coincide with these two events.
Along with the regular fresh, local food produce there will be various arts and country crafts. There will also be a spinning wheel display
The market is being held between 10am and 1pm. Refreshments and parking facilities will be available.