John is new Probus chair

The January meeting of Liskeard Probus club, at the Hotel Nebula, was not only the first meeting of the New Year, but was also the annual meeting.

Chairman Reg Perryman thanked all members, but especially vice chairman John Petto and the committee for their support. His speech was followed by the reports of the secretary, Pat Mahoney, and treasurer, Fred Moffatt, which showed the club is very active.

John Petto was then inducted as chairman, thanked Reg for his work during the past year, and oversaw the election of new committee members. Leslie Emment is the new vice-chairman with the other officers remaining the same.

The next meeting will be on February 8 at lpm at the Hotel Nebula.

Church Services

St Martin's Parish Church: Sunday Epiphany 3, 8.00am, 9.30am and 11.00am Holy Communion, 6.00pm Evensong, 7.15pm Eventide; Wed 26 Jan 9.30am Holy Communion

Methodist Church, Liskeard: Sunday 10.15am preacher Rev D Collins, Service followed by Holy Communion, 6.00pm Joint service at Menheniot.

Catholic Church - Our Lady & St Neot Catholic Church, Liskeard: Saturday mass 5.00pm, Sunday 5.00pm. Further details contact Fr Tim Lewis 01503 272627 or 0498 774628

Salvation Army, Liskeard: Sunday meetings 11.00am and 6.00pm

Spiritualist Church, Liskeard: Sunday 6.30pm, Divine Service and Clairvoyance at Stuart House (side door); speaker Mr Barry Collinswood.

AOG Church: Sunday 10.30am Morning service with speaker Philip Head; 6.00pm Communion Service with Praise & Prayer for revival. Venue the Keep Fit Hall near the Cattle Market car park. Further info Pastor Philip Warne on Liskeard 347367.

The Ark Mission: Sunday 10.30am Rev Andrew Earl at Liskeard Public Hall. For further information please telephone 01579 348327 or 0771 3314796

Religious Society of Friends - Every Sunday 10.30am at the Quimperle Room, Public Rooms, West St, Liskeard

Grace Community Church, Oaktrees, Morval: Sunday 10.00am 'The Secret of Good Relationships', John Gillespie, 6.00pm Romans 5, John Gillespie. Further details 01503 240930 Mon-Fri mornings.

Christian Rendezvous, E Cornwall - Friday January 28, 7.30pm, Gary Benfold, Moordown Baptist Church, Bournemouth 'The Great Commission', at St Martin's Primary School, Liskeard. Meetings are held on a Friday once a month. Further information Peter Isaac 01503 272586

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Liskeard Darby and Joan Club

The Christmas luncheon ended on a sad note with the resignation of Sheila Reger, Group Leader for eleven years. Sheila was presented with a brooch from all the members as a token of her commitment to the club. After a short speech, she said she hoped to pop in from time to time. Mrs Sylvia Dennis takes over as our new Group Leader.

Two weeks earlier the children from Liskeard Infants School entertained members with their version of 'The Nativity Play'. Many thanks to the teachers from the Infants School and also to our tea ladies who serve refreshments to us all year. Happy New Year, everyone.

Sisterhood meeting

The meeting on Tuesday January 18 was presided over by Mrs W Hoskin with speaker Miss J Mills who led the prayers and gave the Bible Reading from Matthew 5. She spoke on Snowdrops, bringing a pot of growing snowdrops with her and she also read several poems written herself. The message was 'Grow and Shine for the Lord'. Mrs Clue provided refreshments and Mrs Brewer was the pianist.

Camera club's January meetings

Liskeard Camera club members will be meeting on January 18 when Bob Fredrick will be talking on 'Practice makes Perfect'.

On January 25 there will be an in-house critique evening, this also being the closing date for entries to the John Rapson cup.

On January 29 Charlie Waite will talk about the Post-graduate medical school at 7.30pm. The Rapson cup, to be judged by Marie Minchington, will be held on February l.

The club meets every Tuesday at 7.30pm at the Echo Centre, Barras Place, Liskeard.