Join the Brigade over coffee
The Girls Brigade are holding a fundraising coffee morning in the Methodist Church, Barn Street, tomorrow (Saturday), April 1 from 10am-12noon. There will also be a bring and buy and new to you stalls and face painting.
The Brigade would like to welcome new members and is open to all girls aged from five years upwards. They meet at the church every Friday evening in term time from 6.15pm-8pm, and enjoy crafts, games, badge work and friendship. There are also outings to places of interest.
For more information contact Captain Myra Hyne on 01579 346100, or meet her at the coffee morning, along with Lieutenant Sandra Preston. Both will be pleased to meet you and chat about the Brigade.
Mother Courage at Liskeard
Students from The Hub Theatre School, St Austell will present their touring production of Brecht's 'Mother Courage' at 7.30pm on Friday April 7 at Liskeard School.
One of the german author's most well-known and challenging works, 'Mother Courage' depicts the struggle of a woman and her family to survive Hungary's 30 year war.
Tickets £3 & £4. Tel: 01726 67911 for details.
Contest for a mural
A competition is to be held to select the best idea for a mural in the Long Room in Liskeard's Public Hall.
The mural, to be painted on a board, is part of plans to redecorate the room. At their monthly meeting town councillors also decided that photographs in the room, which appertain to the town, should be reprinted. The mayor, Roger Holmes, is to select those photographs which should remain hanging on the walls.
The title for the mural competition is 'Liskeard'.
A profitable exhibition
The 32nd Cancer Research Campaign art exhibition, held this month in Liskeard, brought in profits of more than £14,500.
With 1092 paintings on sale over 25 per cent were sold, plus many other craft items. The charity also benefited from entrance fees, sale of catalogues, the raffle and sale of refreshments.
Anne Purdon, of the Cancer Research Campaign, said: 'The week was a very busy one for the 20 committee members, with their l00 helpers, but well worth it. Thanks to all who helped, and to all the folk of South East Cornwall who came along and supported us.'
Ruby donations for the hospital
Thanks have been extended to Ruby wedding couple, Doreen and Dennis Harvey, by the Cornwall Healthcare NHS Trust.
The couple, who will be celebrating their anniversary on April 1, have asked friends and family not to buy anniversary gifts, but instead to make cash donations to the Passmore Edwards Hospital Amenity fund in Liskeard.
They will be celebrating their 40 years of marriage with a party at the East Taphouse village hall, where a donation box will be provided.
Clinical manager at the hospital, Angela Wond, said: 'We will be absolutely delighted to receive this kind donation from Mr and Mrs Harvey. The money received will be used for the benefit of patients.'
Guide to the paths
An updated footpaths guide has been prepared for Liskeard and the surrounding area.
It is hoped to print l,000 copies of the guide, which is likely to cost between £600-700. It is hoped the funds for the project will be swelled by donations from Caradon and the town forum.
A 'prototype' copy of the guide was shown to town councillors at their March monthly meeting.
WRVS Coffee Morning
The WRVS is holding a coffee morning at Duchy House, 21 Dean Street, Liskeard on Friday 7th April between 10 am and 12 noon. All members are welcome and we look forward to seeing you.