By the time you read this, the Remembrance Commemorations will be behind us but I couldn’t let this opportunity pass without saying what a privilege it has been to attend the events in the three parishes I represent. The stand-out moments were the young bugler in Golberdon, the stunning poppy decoration cascading down the front of the pulpit in St Ive Church and the children at Upton Cross who, despite the weather, were a credit to their school and their community. I feel very proud to be your Cornwall Councillor. Thank you to everyone who organised these events.
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Church Matters, November 2014
As we move into the Christmas season once again our thoughts are likely to turn to Christmas trees, decorations, food, presents and (perhaps) being with the family. Christmas is a time of celebration, whether you are religious or not, a time of special things even for those working on a tight budget. Many will say it’s a time mainly for the children, and there can be truth in this when you see the face of a child that is lit up by the excitement and wonder of it all. But I think as you get older, perhaps slowing down a bit, you begin to savour the specialness in a different way – not outright excitement, but a sense of quiet delight, particularly if friends and family are gathered round.
Callington U3A – Update October/November 2014
November Meet
ing – “The Fishermen of Port Isaac“
The speaker this month was Geoff Provis who is from a long line of Cornish fishermen. He gave a very interesting talk on the lost history of the fishing community complete with authentic photographs. We learnt about the construction of Withy pots to catch lobsters which only lasted a season as they were easily damaged in the rough weather.
Trio of Art – a Letter of Thanks
I would like to thank everybody who took time out of their busy schedules and attended the Preview Evenings to the ‘Trio of Art ‘ exhibitions. Both evenings were a resounding success and everyone’s support was appreciated.
Callington Area Businesses
Our regular Business 2 Business meetings are held at members’ premises, so we all get to see how the others work.
Below are pictures from a meeting at Pirans Playful Pixies at Polhilsa Business Park.
Parish Remembrance Ceremony
The customary annual gathering at the war memorial in Golberdon was attended by about 30 people. In this 100th year since the outbreak of the Great War, we held a short service of Remembrance for those who gave their lives in both World Wars, and in many conflicts since.
South Hill Connection AGM
The Annual General Meeting of this newsletter took place on Monday 13th October 2014.
The following officers were unanimously re-elected: Chair – David Skelton; Treasurer – David Skelton; Editor in Chief – Sue Skelton; Secretary – Kate Thomas. Geoff Clemerson and Chris Waring continue in their roles on the committee. Ali Humphreys and Sue Palmer were unanimously welcomed as new members of the committee.
A warm vote of thanks was sent to Pat Moren, who continues to assist Sue in publication of each edition, despite having left the parish!
The South-Hill Connection team would welcome any news items and articles written by members of the public at any time. We are also happy to advertise items for sale or disseminate any notices. We do have deadlines for publication about a week before publication date. If you want to know when these are, or if you have an article you would like to see included, please contact Sue Skelton at editor@south-hill.co.uk or any member of the committee.
Now we have a brand new interactive website we are encouraging partner organizations in the parish to write and download their own items onto the website. We are rolling out a training programme to assist, which is kindly provided by Sue Skelton. Please let us know if you would like to book a date.
I shall be resigning this year – so we are keen to find a new secretary to join the committee. I take minutes at 6 committee meetings and occasionally write an article etc.
Sue is happy to continue as webmaster but is on the lookout for someone to replace her as editor of the newsletter, so if you have some web knowledge and fancy yourself on the cutting room floor, please step forward!
Kate Thomas, secretary
Neighbourhood Planning update
A Community Day was hosted by the Neighbourhood Planning Team at the parish hall in Golberdon on Saturday the 21st September.
Setting Up in the Parish Hall
The original idea for the event came from a suggestion by Cat Ede, and we would like to say a big thank you to her for this excellent idea.
Callington U3A September Bulletin
“Life as a Monk”
SHARE (South Hill Association for Renewable Energy) – update
Thank you to everyone who has supported our bid for funding from energyshare Cornwall. The “bidding” phase has now ended but I think it’s still possible to view the video. We had support from 158 people and topped the poll. Well done! Geoff Hardman and a small group put together the bid and made the video, in only a few days, so a big thank you to them too. Next they have to complete a funding application form. A final announcement will be made in early November.