THE Callington singers received a very warm welcome when they held a concert at Carclaze Methodist Chapel, St Austell during October. The choir, Musical Director Graham Williams, Assistant Director Jill Quilliam and Organist Jenny Coombe all combined to give a concert of anthems and madrigals. The programme spanned the years from Elizabethan times with Thomas Morley's 'Now is the month of maying', to the present day with John Rutter's 'The Lord bless you and keep you.' The performance concluded with `A Gaelic blessing' also by John Rutter which has become something of a signature piece for the singers.
Guild hears of Ethiopia trip
A TALK on the Leprosy Mission greeted members of the Callington Methodist Guild at their last meeting. The speaker was George Horn from Plymouth who told members of the mission in Ethiopia and showed slides from that country. The Rev Howard Curnow was the chairman and Barry Higgins played for the hymns. Tea and biscuits were served by Sue Nettle and Gwen James. The following meeting was a music evening with piano accordion player Ted Clarke. Barry Higgins chaired the meeting and tea and biscuits were served by Gill Rickard and Miss L James. Ms Rickard also played for the hymns.