Advertising is big business at Christmas. Even in early November this year’s TV advert by John Lewis was eagerly awaited to see what story line they would develop and what song they would use. Alongside that we usually get the festive and jolly adverts for Coca-Cola and a myriad of stores all suggesting the perfect gifts for our loved ones. It’s all part of the Christmas season and can potentially add to that sense of wellbeing, nostalgia and expectation, just as long as you have the finances available.
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Callington U3A Update, November 2015
At this month’s U3A meeting we were lucky to have not one but two speakers on Monday 2nd November at Callington Town Hall.
Trewartha Gregory & Doidge 80th Anniversary
Cornish lifeguard wins national award in Australia | Cornish Guardian
Pete Geall from Trevigro, near Callington, has won a prestigious Australian award for rescuing an injured bodyboarder from the Indian Ocean.
Read all about it in the Cornish Guardian.
Source: Cornish lifeguard wins national award in Australia | Cornish Guardian
Cornwall Council Update, October 2015
I cannot believe I am already writing a newsletter for the November editions of parish magazines. How on earth has this happened? There are some reports that we are in for a very long, hard winter. If that is the case, please look out for each other and, in particular, check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours.
Prize-winning Limerick – read it here…
At the Callington Crafts and Produce Show in August this year, one of the classes was a Local Limerick. Shirley Morse entered and won First Prize with this little gem:
Blood Moon Eclipse
These photos were sent to us by Linda Scott, one of the talented photographers in South Hill parish.
How many people stayed up to see the eclipse? And how many stayed awake to see the whole event?
Thank you for your staying power, Linda!
Golberdon Choir perform new Rugby Anthem
A chance conversation at the school gate led to the involvement of the Golberdon Girls and the Golberdon Kid’s Choirs in the production of a new rugby anthem.
SHARE membership is growing fast
The first opportunity to join was at the Horticultural Show and Fun day in August. Everyone over 16 who lives, works or owns land in the parish and supports our mission to reduce energy costs and the damage to our environment caused by energy generation, is welcome to join. 25 joined on the day and a similar number have joined since.
If you would like to join a membership form is here.
At Last! Superfast!
We uncover the truth and the LIES
At last it’s official! Superfast broadband is available to homes and businesses in South Hill parish – at least those within reach of the new “green boxes” that were fitted a few months ago. Here at South Hill Connection we attempt to bust a few myths about how to get connected.