Cornish artists to exhibit
An exhibition and sale of work at Stuart House, Liskeard on March 10-11 will be a first for two young Cornish artists, Tamsin Prudden and Sophie Treloar.
Both artists studied at Falmouth college of art, going on afterwards to specialise in their chosen areas. Sophie went to Winchester college of art to take her degree in textiles, and Tamsin continued her studies at Exeter University, taking a combined degree in English and fine art. Both are now back living in Cornwall, selling their work all over the county, and in London.
The exhibition of contemporary jewellery, and batik designs on scarves, screens and wallhangings, will combine the delicacy of Cornish flowers and objects in the jewellery, and the vibrancy of natural colours in the batik items. The exhibition will be open from l0am until 5.30pm on March 10 and 10am until 4pm on March 11.
Talk on Ethiopia
Kate Fereday, who founded the Kindu Trust to provide homes for street children in Ethiopia, will be givinga talk tonight, Friday March 3, at Liskerard library, starting at 7pm.
The Trust now has four houses and one night shelter, providing refuge for 56 children aged three to 15.
During the evening Kate will show photographs of the people, culture and scenery of Ethiopia. Entry is free.
Last chance for the fair
The Liskeard Country Fayre could come to a premature end because of a lack of response from the community in setting up the event which has been running for two years.
In a last attempt to get support from the town, a public meeting will be held at the Drill Hall, Barras Cross on Monday March 6 at 7.30pm.
At this meeting, the decision to go ahead with the fayre this year, or pass the dates to some other area, will be taken. Anyone wishing to attend is welcome as this will be a final chance for the country fayre to take place this year and secure a future for the event which has been well received in the past.
Church Services
St Martins Parish Church, Liskeard, 8.00am Holy Communion, 9.30am Morning Worship, 11.00am Holy Communion, 6.00pm St Piran Service; Wednesday 9.30am Holy Communion
Methodist Church, Liskeard, Sunday: Unemployment Sunday 10.15am Service led by Rev Derek Collins. Church Family Service.
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
The Salvation Army, Church St, Liskeard, Sunday meetings 11.00am and 6.00pm
AOG Church on Sunday March 5 2000: 10.30am morning service with visiting speaker, Mike Rabbolini from South Africa. 6.00pm Evening service of praise and worship with visiting speaker, Aaron Chaudhury. Venue, the Keep Fit Hall near the cattle market car park. For further details contact Pastor Philip Warne on Liskeard 347367.
Spiritualist Church, Liskeard, 6.30pm Divine Service and Clairvoyance, healing, raffle and refreshments. Speaker Mr Mike Ashton, Tavistock; all welcome, details 347476
Relig Soc of Friends - Every Sunday 10.30am at the Quimperle Room, Public Rooms, West St, Liskeard
The Ark Mission, Liskeard Public Hall 10.30am with Rev Andrew Earl. Lifesavers ~Young peoples group ages 5-16. Further information please telephone 01579 348427 or 0771 3314796.
Grace Community Church, Oaktrees, Morval - Sunday 10.00am Family Service, 6.00pm Communion Service, Ian Thompson. Further details 01503 240930 Mon-Fri mornings.
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Women's Day of Prayer
Today, at 2.00pm, the Annual Service of Women's World Day of Prayer will be held at St Martin's Church, with speaker Rev Linda Smith. Refreshments to follow the service. All are very welcome.
Prayer walk together
On four evenings this week Christians are getting together to pray for the town and for the 'Countdown' campaign later in the year. Each prayer walk will begin at 7.30pm at the Cross on the Parade, then everyone will walk to a place of worship to finish with a short service. On Monday the walk will be to the Salvation Army in Church St, on Tuesday to the Methodist Church, on Thursday to St Martin's and on Friday to the Catholic Church in West St. Everyone welcome
New Musical Director
Brian Hicks of Liskeard, formerly Director of Music with the Scots Guards, is taking over as Musical Director of St Germans Singers, the mixed voice choir. Since retiring to Liskeard he has played French Horn with the Duchy Opera, Opera South West, Duchy Ballet, South West Sinfonia and Westwinds as well as conducting North Hill Singers.
Cornish Sankey evening
Mount Methodist Church (between Liskeard and Bodmin) are holding a Cornish Sankey Evening at 7.30pm next Wednesday, to be conducted by Mr John J Jones of Plymouth in memory of Mr Charles Keast of Summercourt. The soloist will be Mr Frank Colliver, Christian Country & Western Singer. We look forward to your support and fellowship.
RNA charity shop
Liskeard RNA are once again to hold a charity shop in the Old Furniture Loft, Windsor Place, Liskeard.
The shop will open on March 8 and last from l0am to 3pm, running for several days. The RNA raises money for many local charities.
Fellowship at the ballet
The recent meeting of the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship was held in Liskeard's Public Hall, and the guest speaker was Group Capt R Robins, Royal Auxiliary Airforce, who talked on 'The Mansion House'.
He gave an insight into his career from Post Office messenger to CO in London, which was interrupted by war service with the RAF. On returning to London he joined the RAAF, with responsibilities in radar, and subsequently made a lateral career move to be a 'speech writer' for ten of the past Lord Mayors of the city of London. An impromptu rendition of one of these speeches was given by Frank Proctor.
Later that day 54 members and friends visited the Hall for Cornwall to watch the Duchy Ballet. The next meeting is on March 29 at l0am.
Trust talk on Mount Edgcumbe
The South East Cornwall National Trust Association's meeting involved a talk covering 1,300 years of the history of Mount Edgcumbe, which was given by Mrs Cynthia Gaskell-Brown, the museum officer of this estate.
Richard Rednall,the Chairman, thanked her and reminded the members and friends that the annual general meeting will be on March 13 at Martin's Church Hall, Liskeard beginning a 1.30pm. The speaker will be Rear Admiral Sir Robert Woodard, the regional chairman, who will speak about his service on the Royal Yacht.
The second date is Thursday March 30 at 10.00am, when the society is holding a Neptune Fair at Stuart House, Barras Street, Liskeard. Refreshments will be available and there is a chance to purchase everything from home crafts and books to fancy goods and CDs. For further details contact- 01759 382729.
Lions' appeal for unwanted specs
Liskeard Lions are appealing for residents in the town to help them collect old spectacles for countries which do not have the standard of eye care enjoyed by the developed world.
Any unwanted glasses - even if they have worn or damaged frames - can leave them at one of the opticians in Liskeard from where they will be picked up by the Lions on a monthly basis. Alternatively they can be dropped in at Geoffrey Harris Tyres in Station Road.
Closer to home the Lions are also appealing for unwanted wheelchairs. They are frequently being asked if they can provide wheelchairs on loan for short periods, and only have one wheelchair themselves which is in constant use. Anyone who can help is asked to contact Lion Richard Brown on Liskeard 345409, or any other Lion.
The club thanks all who supported their pantomime this year. Due to the generosity of the public, who paid to come on the Saturday, and those who bought raffle tickets or donated, close to 600 senior citizens were treated to an evening out for an expenditure of under £500 from the charity fund. Grants were also given by Liskeard town and Caradon district councils.
Charity auction
The Lions in Liskeard are to hold a charity auction tomorrow (March 4) at the Furniture Loft, Windsor Place, Liskeard.
Viewing will be from 9am, and the sale starts at l0.30am. Lots to date include two nearly new folding bicycles, a collection of boxed gramophone records in good condition, good quality classical music books, typewriters, kitchenware, jigsaw puzzles, children's videos etc. Some items of furniture are expected.
Ron was speaker
The speaker at the Liskeard Sisterhood meeting on February 29 was Ron Bennett who talked on experiences and God's guidance.
Judges appeal
The Cornish Gladioli Society is appealing for judges for their gladioli show which they are to hold in Liskeard's public hall on August 12.
A cookery judge has been accounted for, but the Society would like flower, photography, floral art and handicraft judges.
Anyone who is a horticultural judge, or who judges various show classes, and would like to help is asked to contact the Society on 321701.