Chance to be the

pride of Liskeard

THE Lions are reminding all the youngsters in Liskeard aged between 4-13 that the time is soon arriving when they will have their chance to enter the competition for the choosing of the Fairy Queen and two attendants.

The event takes place at the Royal British Legion Club in Barn Street on Friday, May 10, at 7pm, when there will also be a disco.

The lucky trio will then head the Liskeard Carnival procession on June 22, and will also be expected to represent the town at other local carnivals.

The Lions Club sponsor the Fairy Queen with £100 and the attendants with £75 each to help pay for their regalia.

So come on girls and boys don't be shy, come and have a go at being the pride of Liskeard. And make sure you bring mum and dad or a responsible adult with you.

Entry forms are available from the Cornish Times reception office in Bay Tree Hill, and should be taken to the competition.

Advice over

bogus callers

THE Women's Section of The Royal British Legion welcomed PC Martin Bennett to talk on bogus callers at their meeting in Liskeard.

President Christine Pampling opened the meeting with the exhortation and asked members to stand to remember the late Queen Mother, their national president.

She also asked the ladies to think of chairman Carol Graves, who is still unwell and unable to attend the meeting.

PC Bennett, who is the crime prevention officer for East Cornwall, gave everyone food for thought on how to protect themselves from bogus-callers and house breakers.

The treasurer reported that last month's raffle raised £10.50 and the teas a further £3.70, going on to discuss the forthcoming arrangements for the national conference and resolutions to be voted on.

The president announced that Harold Snowden would next month be visiting to give a film show.

Charity shop

The Rotary and Inner Wheel clubs of Liskeard and Looe are continuing their fundraising efforts to help local charities, including St John Ambulance, which does so much voluntary work in the community, and Macmillan Nursing Service. The clubs are holding a Charity Shop at Stuart House on April 29, 30, and May 1, between 10am and 4pm. Goods for the shop are welcome, helping to raise money for very worthy charities.

Almost £7000

raised for

cancer relief

THE annual general meeting of the Liskeard Committee of Macmillan Cancer Relief was held at the Parade Surgery.

It has been another successful year of fundraising with almost £7,000 being raised by the committee.

Officers elected: Chairman - Dr John Critchley; Vice-Chairman - Carol Jay; Hon Treasurer - Graham Deacon; Minutes Secretary - Elizabeth Delbridge; Mailing Secretary - Ann Ugalde.

The committee would like to thank everyone for their support over the past year and looks forward to seeing you all at the events to be held during the coming year.

New members of the committee would be very welcome.

Clear win in

bridge match

Liskeard Bridge Club hosted a challenge match versus Looe Bridge Club on Saturday.

Each club was represented by three teams of four players and the match resulted in a clear win for Liskeard - this time.

A return match is to be arranged.

Liskeard Bridge Club continues to meet at 7pm on Tuesday evening for duplicate and at 1.45pm on Friday afternoons for rubber bridge at the Public Hall complex in Liskeard.

Visitors and member enquiries can be made to 01579 342975 or 01726 870489.