Author Archives: AH

June 13th Liskeard to Looe bell walk.


On a hot sunny day, we headed off on foot from Liskeard train station at 9am taking the road down to Lemellion and the site of the wool depot which closed in Feb 2021. Then taking tracks and footpaths stopping at Herodsfoot, All Saints, and popped in to see Ian the churchwarden and his dog Cheddy. Ian knew all about South Hill being a farm rep back in the day! A pretty little church with one bell, which we were allowed to ring, an interested bell rope …. The windows have recently been renovated by The Pipers, who have been working on St Sampson’s… and the community have painted the inside, with lots of scaffolding. Herodsfoot All Saints | National Churches Trust

We followed a shady path alongside the West Looe river down to Watergate and into Looe…. where we ran into a couple locals and of course rewarded ourselves with ice creams. …. after nearly 12 miles well deserved. We took the 3:15pm train back to Liskeard.

Bell walkers
Continue reading →

Barrow Push 2023


Come and commemorate the route that the people of Callington had to walk to attend church or bury their dead at South Hill, before they were allowed to build their own church in Callington.

Create a barrowful of something you feel passionate about – food, film or favourite anything! Wear Fancy dress to match your theme. Teams of up to 6 people. Families, organisations, businesses, young and old. No restriction on the size of your barrow, but you will have to push it the 2 miles to St Sampson’s Church.

Best decorated barrow 1st, 2nd & 3rd Prize, including an annual engraved Trophy made from St Sampson’s bell frame.

Continue reading →

June 2023 Connection Newsletter


In this edition:

JuneNewsletter2023Download

As well as the on line newsletter we also offer a print copy which can be delivered to you within the parish. We love your feedback and articles email to editor@south-hill  or call Ali on 07305 044049.

You can follow us on our new FACEBOOK Group  the FACEBOOK South Hill Parish page  will hibernate. You can share posts of interest, lost cats and dogs, for sale or wanted items…

THANK YOU, AND ENJOY READING THE NEWSLETTER.

From The Connection Team

South Hill Horticultural Show


The South Hill Show Schedule is out!

Get growing, making and baking ahead of Show day on SATURDAY 19Th AUGUST!

Many thanks to our sponsors, supporters and friends. We welcome any new entrants and committee members.

If you are part of an organisation or group, or a producer; get in touch to arrange having a stand on show day.

Hard copies of the schedule will be available from the Parish Hall, Golberdon in the next couple of weeks.

Hort-Show-Schedule-Final-2023Download
Continue reading →

Parish council Bridleway application


Taken from the Parish Council report of the meetings held on 16 May 2023

Some details have been obtained of the application by the British Horse Society for bridleways. The application has now been validated by Cornwall Council with details viewable from the following link https://secure.cornwall.gov.uk/dmmo/web and search for WCA 823.

Editor : This is what I found. 823 and 824

Modification Order Application Details | Modification Orders (cornwall.gov.uk)

Modification Order Application Details | Modification Orders (cornwall.gov.uk)

Churchwarden’s Retirement Ramble


Offa’s Dyke – May 17th… Miranda Lawrance-Owen

After six years, the time has come to swap my churchwarden’s staff for trekking poles and attempt a long-held ambition to walk the Offa’s Dyke Path. Peter and I will be starting from Chepstow on 17th May, carrying our tent and kit, and rambling slowly along the 177 miles towards Prestatyn.  We will take our time, stopping to visit places on the way, and in particular I hope to visit all twenty churches along the path. My indefatigable churchwarden colleague, Judith, has persuaded me not to forget St Sampson’s and to raise funds for the St Samson’s Unlocked Project as we go.  Hopefully, she will be able to post updates of our progress whenever my phone has enough battery or signal to send them to her.

Continue reading →

April Inspiration at St Sampson’s


An Inspiring Evening,

‘Inspirations’ was a very well-chosen title for a really original ‘arts evening’ at St Sampson’s on 27th April. The chief organising spirit behind it was a well-known member of our congregation, Jane Newberry, who drew together a foursome of people with varied talents and great enthusiasm for their respective forms of creative art.

Continue reading →

Church Matters May 2023


All Change

Change is a fact of life and the rate of change always seems to increase. It has been said that a couple of hundred years ago you could expect one or two changes each year but today it is rare to experience as little as one or two changes every day. Change can be bewildering, annoying or even stressful. The church is not exempt from change and our local church is undergoing quite radical change at the moment along with all other churches in Cornwall.

The basic purpose of the church to serve the community and proclaim the good news of Jesus has not changed. However, the way that is put into practice may need to change to respond to changes in society as a whole and the communities the church seeks to serve. By church, I am referring to the people who are committed to following Jesus’ example rather than the building in which they meet.

Continue reading →

May upcoming events


Monday 22nd Parish Hall AGM 7:30pm ALL welcome, and encouraged to attend and hear the latest news !!

Wed. 24th St. Sampson’s Special Music evening 7:30pm (not to be missed) St Sampsons Unlocked

Fri. 26th The Bells Walking group, will be starting at 6pm at St Mary’s church in the centre of LAUNCESTON , climbing the tower, ringing bells and a 6 mile walk before stopping at THE BELL pub. If you want to join in contact Alison Humphreys

Sat. 27th QUIZ with Nicki and East Cornwall Search and Rescue team arrive by 7:15pm for 7:30 start, bring your own drinks and nibbles and be prepared to be entertained.. COST: 2 quid pp plus raffle, Teams of 4 – 6. Lets fill the hall, have some laughs and raise much needed funds for this great local charity.

Wed. 31st Annual Parish council meeting 7:30pm. Come and speak with your councillors, hear what they have been doing, ask them questions and discuss what else can be done in the parish. Groups in the parish should come and promote themselves.

June 3rd SHARE Clothes Swap 10 -12noon at the parish hall. Ali has loads of clothes already dropped off, but please bring more, ahead of time or on the day, adults n children, shoes, belts, hats, all clothes apart from underwear and socks please ! Nothing to donate, no worries… please come and grab a bargain, small donations only…. will go to Baby Basics UK based in Liskeard.

June 10th FREE Defibrillator training 12 – 2pm at the parish hall

ANY LAST MINUTE ARTICLES, EVENTS, PHOTOS.. WHATEVER for the JUNE newsletter.. needs to be emailed to editor@south-hill.co.uk NOW !!! THANK YOU.