Getting away
from it all
THE Mothers Union is very busily arranging a warm welcome to Looe for some needy families who will be having an 'Away From It All' holiday at Looe Bay Caravan Park from April 30.
To reinforce the welcome they are hoping to place a box of 'goodies' in each caravan to help start the holiday off on the right foot. They would like to supply some food, and also lemonade, sweets and other treats for the children.
If anyone could spare something the Mothers Union would really appreciate it.
'These are families with young children who need our love and care,' says Mary Purdy.
If you would like to help, contact Mary or the Looe Anglican churches, to find out where you can leave your gifts or donations.
Theatre workshop
at the library
YOUNGSTERS in Looe are in for a treat over the Easter break because the staff of the town's library have planned a special event for them.
On Wednesday, April 18, they will have the opportunity of attending a 'Theatre Workshop' run by STERTS. The session, which runs at 2pm - 3.30pm, is suitable for ages 5-11 years, and tickets are £1.
Bowling club
coffee morning
LOOE Bowling Club are having a coffee morning on Thursday next, April 12, at the club's headquarters at Hannafore at 10.30am.
This will be followed by the opening day of the new season on Saturday, April 14, at 2.30pm, when among those present will be the county men's president, Chris Herman, who is also the Looe secretary, and the ladies county president, Doreen Bilkey. There will be a faith tea.
At both events the treasurer, Mrs Pam Arnold, will gladly receive club subscriptions for 2001. New members will be welcome, but anyone who would like to join and is unable to attend either event, should contact the men's captain, Mr K Dolley, on 01503 263917.
Merv and Matthew
at Cornish Week
CORNISH exile Ben Richards of Longlevens in Gloucester has contacted the Cornish Times to say how well two Looe artists did at a recent event he organised.
Ben, who is a frequent visitor to his home in Looe, says that Mervyn Beaver and Matthew Taylor aroused much interest with their work which was on display at an art exhibition, and were pleased to sell some pieces.
'They have done Looe a power of good,' he said.
The week-long exhibition, which attracted over 500 visitors, was part of a Cornish Week organised by Ben as a fundraiser for his church, St John's Northgate Methodist. It ended with a much enjoyed concert, when entertainment was provided by the Holman Climax Quartet from Camborne, with Narkurs' Maggie Holden the well-received soloist. The event ended with a traditional Cornish supper of pasties, splits and cream, enjoyed by 100.
Newlyn-born Ben was the Mayor of Gloucester in 1992/93, at the same time as Looe's present rector, the Rev Brian McQuillen, was the Sheriff's Chaplain.
Spring show
for society
THE Looe Arts and Crafts Society begin their spring exhibition in Polperro Village Hall from tomorrow (Saturday, April 7) which runs until Sunday, April 22.
The exhibition is from 10am - 6pm each day and admission is free.