First aid course

Saltash St John Ambulance are running a first aid course in the New Year?

The course will equip anyone to deal confidently with every possible emergency. It consists of eight, two hour sessions and will take place on Wednesday evenings, starting on January 16 at the Saltash St John HQ, off Saltash Fore street. It costs £50, to include a copy of the latest first aid manual, as well as the exam and certificate.

To book a place on the course or for more information call Alan Tucker on 01752 842309.

Methodist Christmas Fair

The Mums and Toddlers Group of Burraton Methodist Church organised their second Christmas Fair in the Sunday School room with Christmas gifts, cake and glass stalls. There was a raffle and competitions, plus the special attraction of the Father Christmas Grotto.

Coffee and mincepies were served and the proceeds of £260.50 were for the Burraton Methodist Church New Building Fund. The arrangements were made by the leader Carol Steed.

Concert for piano fund

Mixed Company gave a concert on November 27 at Saltash Wesley Church in aid of the church piano fund.

Solo pianists were Sue Davies and Michael Burke using the recently acquired Yamaha instrument. The art of piano accompaniment was exhibited by Raymond Tipper, supporting vocal artists including Bronwen Davies, Helen McHale, Patricia Lewis, Barry Gillman, Graham Sampson and Jim Whyte. The church organist was Philip Taylor who played an organ medley to begin the programme, and accompanied Michael Burke (in lieu of orchestra) for the second movement of Beethoven's Emperor (Number 5) piano concerto.

A total of £226 was raised for the piano fund, and Bryan Preston, deputy town mayor, gave the vote of thanks.

Network fair

The Saltash Methodist Church Network Chrismtas Fair was held in the Wesley Church hall. The event was opened by Ann Earl. Churches running the stalls were: Bealbury (garden produce and flowers), Burraton and Botus Fleming (Christmas giftsand white elephant), Downderry and St Germans (pickles and preserves), Blunts (cakes) and St Ives, Brafthole and Landulph (groceries). Proceeds for World Church Funds amounted to £434.

Church Services

St Nicholas & St Faith and St Stephens Today, Friday 8.00am Holy Communion, SSNF, 2.30pm Saltash Charity Trustees; Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion at both churches, 9.45 am Sunday School at St Stephens, 10.00am Parish Communion at both churches, 3.00pm Saltash Guided Carol Service at St Stephens, 6.30pm Evensong and address, St Stephens.

Saltash Methodists Sunday 10.30am Rev Souter - Toy Service, 6.30pm Mrs Marguerite Smith

Burraton Methodists Sunday 10.45am Mr John Cornish - Toy Service, 6.00pm Rev Fred Card

Christmas Concert - next Friday 17 Dec, Christmas Concert with Saltash Male Voice Choir, SS Nicholas & Faith Church.

Bishop Cornish School

Several children at Bishop Cornish School have won awards from the Cornwall Philatelic Society for their stamp collections. Overall winner was Ellie Bushnell aged 7 yrs, and other winners were Rachael Torr 8 yrs, Alice Dalrymple 8 yrs and Laura Moreton 9 yrs. Two other pupils have been successful in the BBC's Blue Peter competition, Yasmin Russ and Phillip Ross.

Security Cameras

Because of recent troubles of unauthorised people being in the grounds of Bishop Cornish School after school hours and holidays, security cameras have been installed.

Lions Entertain Senior Citizens

Eighty senior citizens were entertained at the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening to a three course meal followed by entertainment.

Wine and crackers were included and guests welcomed by the Treasurer Bob Payne included the Mayor of Saltash, Mrs Mona Tomaszewska-Honywill and her husband and Consort, John, and the Club's Vice President Jim Virgo.

Entertainment was provided by 'Hi Jade', Ken Roissiter on guitar and keyboard. Guests were collected from their homes and taken home after the event.

St John Ambulance

In the St John Ambulance Hall members held their Christmas bazaar and proceeds were for funds. It was hoped that the money would be the start of raising funds for a new ambulance but the rent of the garage used for the ambulance has been increased so the profit will have to be used for the garage rent. "This is quite a blow', said Val Sambles, Div Supt.

Bowling Club

Saltash Bowling Club raised £275 at their bazaar on Saturday and the money will go into funds to replenish the money used for the recent extension.