A question of new robes or not
Members of Saltash town council's policy and resources committee have proposed that £158 should go to Saltash Age Concern towards their voluntary car scheme - and £50 to Cruse to help in bereavement care.
The meeting also proposed having a speaker to address the council on Cruse.
Members also discussed the future policy of civic funerals, feeling that such events should only be held for a serving councillor, a former mayor or a freeman of the town.
Another debate was on the refurbishment of the mayoral, and deputy mayoral, robes, and whether they should be replaced. Mayor, Mona Tomaszewska, felt they should be kept as they are historic. Paul Adams believed new ones should be purchased, while Stephen Tait suggested looking into the financial costs. Sue Hooper said closer examination of all the robes should be carried out before any decision is made.
Lib Dems' dinner
On Saturday January 22, the Saltash Liberal Democrats held their annual dinner in the Guildhall Saltash.
They welcomed as guests, MP Colin Breed and his wife Janet, PPC for Totnes Rachel Oliver, and constituency chairman Tony Powell, together with other county and district councillors.
Rachel Oliver gave a speech and Mr Breed an update on this year's proposed programme of work and events. A vote of thanks was proposed by Steve Tait.
A request for wedding dresses
An exhibition to mark the Millennium is to be staged at St Nicholas and St Faith church on May Bank Holiday weekend - the proceeds of which will be for church restoration fund.
Organisers would like to borrow any artefacts associated with weddings and baptisms, including wedding dresses and christening gowns, prayer books, shoes, gloves, parasols, wedding and christening cake decorations, photographs, etc. for the event. Anyone willing to loan articles for the exhibition, is asked to contact exhibition secretary Evelyn Reed (tel 01503 230449) with details.
There will also be competitions for small flower arrangements etc, the categories being: a decoration for a pew end in any material, a flower arrangement depicting a wedding anniversary, and a christening posy, Also planned are a colouring competition (for children under 10), a guess the baby photograph, and a cake decorating demonstration. Refreshments will be served in the church rooms throughout Saturday.
College appointment
Saltash College has appointed a marketing specialist to publicise details of the courses it offers.
Kate Foster will inform potential students of the courses offered by the college.
Kate says: "Saltash College offers an exciting range of interesting courses, leading to nationally-recognised qualifications. It also has good learning facilities and support from tutors but we need to tell people what we can offer them and that is what I am here to do.'
Further information about Saltash College and the courses available can be obtained by phoning the information hotline on 01752 850200.
Church Services
SS Nicholas & Faith's: Today, Friday 8.00am Holy Communion, Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion, 10.00am Parish Communion and Sunday School.
St Stephens: Sunday 8.00am Holy Communion, 9.45am Sunday School, 10.00am Parish Communion, 6.30pm Evensong and Address.
Methodist Church, Saltash: Sunday 10.30am Mrs Pat Stickland, 6.30pm Mr Will Sheaff.
Burraton Methodist Church, Sunday 10.45am Rev Ian Souter, 6.00pm Rev Ray Stevenson, Holy Communion.
Tonight - Pancakes Puddings and Punch - an evening of good food and friendship with a light team quiz. All welcome, tickets £5 available from Mavis Cole 843427 or The Vicarage 842323, St Stephens Church West End. Proceeds for the Church Restoration Fund.
Panto and Comedy nights - Junior Members of the Anglican Methodist Players have just presented Cinderella with Alice Dalrymple as Cinderella and Samantha Scott, Prince Charming, written and produced by Isabelle Chenery followed by Comedy Tonight, a Senior Members' revue including There's No Business like Showbusiness, Thank Heaven for Little Girls, I remember it Well, Old Bull & Bush, Bring On the Clowns, to name a few.
Colourful talk on clematis
The Saltash gardening association held its first meeting of the year recently, at which the talk was on clematis.
Chairman, Frank Holtam, mentioned the trip to Trebar in July, and of the re-opening of the 'trading hut' on Friday evenings beginning February 25.
Mr Prideux, the speaker, talked on the planting and cultivation of clematis, and said there are over 2,000 known varieties of the plants. He explained that clematis are capable of survival all the year round, providing colour in the darkest days of winter, and share a common ancestry with the wild buttercup.
The speaker at the next meeting, on February 24, will be Tracy Wilson who, with a friend, will talk on and show 'Unusual Combinations'.
Hair show at the college
Four Seasons is the theme of a Hair Show at Saltash Community School today, Friday February 4, in aid of the League of Friends of St Barnabas Hospice.
The show, pit on by the Level 3 Artistic Team from the Hairdressing Department at Saltash College as part of their NVQ Level 3 Course assessment, will feature hairstyles for all seasons including two makeovers.
Hair products for the show have been supplied by Goldwell and outfits have been supplied by local companies, FSC Watersports and Loopy Lucks Fancy Dress, with flowers by Floribella. Over 50 models from Saltash College and Saltash Community School will take part in the event, to which the Mayor of Saltash, Mona Tomaszewka, and the course verifiers, have also been invited.
Tickets for the 7pm show will be available from Saltash College and Saltash Community School.