Our accolade of a bronze Eco award is an achievement, but we want silver and then gold. With everything we do at St Sampson’s Church, we try to consider environmental impacts. From the cups we drink from, the energy we use and the care of the building every day and as part of the restoration project. We are pleased to say we are not far off a silver award, which only three other churches in Cornwall have achieved.
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Proclamation read at 6pm Sunday 11th Sept. 2022
Operation London Bridge. Proclamation – read at 6.00pm on Sunday, 11th September 2022 https://fb.watch/fv5id-VY22/ LIVE READING by Parish Councillor Chair Dan Smith.
Today’s ceremony marks the formal proclamation to the people of South Hill parish of the beginning of our new Kings reign.
Yesterday the accession council met at St James Palace to proclaim our new sovereign. The flags which had flown at half mast since the Queens death will raise briefly to their full height to mark the start of His Majesty’s reign. The accession council also made an order requiring the High Sheriff to call the proclamation to be read in the areas of their jurisdiction.
We come together this afternoon following the passing of our late sovereign Queen Elizabeth II.
Our sadness at this time is shared by people across the globe as we remember with affection and gratitude the lifetime service given by our longest reigning monarch. The basis on which our monarchy is built has ensured that through the centuries a crown has passed in an unbroken line of succession.
The High Sheriff of Cornwall discharged that duty earlier today and now with my humble duty I bring the words of the proclamation to the residents of South Hill parish.
August 26th Bells walk to Lezant
Join us on a Friday evening walk
This month we’re heading to Lezant church, you have options on the length of walk. Starting from South Hill the full walk is 11 miles
Or start from Bray Shop is 8 miles
Or one way to/from Lezant can be arranged
STARTING from SOUTH HILL CHURCH at 2:30pm or BRAY SHOP at 3pm
The route takes us along the road to Exwell where we follow the footpath to Trerefters, onto Kingscoombe and Tregoiffe. Taking the road down to Trecarrell bridge and footpath to Trebithick and West Penrest, then road into Lezant to the church, where we’ll be able to go up the tower and ring the bells. We return via Trekenner taking the footpath through East Penrest to Trekenner Mill and back via the road.
Contact Ali for all the details iamalihumphreys@yahoo.com or 07305 044049
St. Sampson’s Bells Talk July 10th 6:30pm
Barrow Push to South Hill church July 30th
July 15th 6 miles Bells Walk to Pillaton
JUNE 18th Bells walk South Hill to St Andrews Calstock
Start 10am St. Sampsons church South Hill Grid ref SX 329 726 Postcode PL17 7LP
Choose from the full route which is 10.3 miles or 8 miles, or 6 miles or 3 miles and let Ali know ASAP. Transport will be arranged back from Calstock church. If you have dogs please make your own arrangements. Toilets are at the start, at HB & Metherel hall and at St Andrews church.
Brings drinks and refreshments, we’ll aim to lunch at HB & Metherel hall in the play area, it’s 3 miles from there to St Andrews.
St Andrews bell ringers will welcome us with a cup of tea and chance to go up the tower and see the bells and also try your hand at ringing them. There are lots of interesting details about the bells www.calstockbellringers.com, the church and the grave yard where you can find 3 people died on The Titantic and a Celtic Cross to mark the grave of Sir William Salusbury-Trelawny of Harewood House, Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and the Grandfather of Emily Hobhouse.
Sign up for the walk or meet us at the end, if you don’t want to walk maybe you could offer a lift back to our cars. Either way let Ali know your intentions so she can coordinate. Email is best iamalihumphreys@yahoo.com or 07305 044049
Next month we have another church bells walk in the planning and look forward to walking with you. Contact Ali to be added to the list for more details. iamalihumphreys@yahoo.com
Community Walk March 27th
Sunday Morning Meander 5 miles or less, on parish lanes and fields
Dogs on leads welcome and children under control, plus Mums on Mothers Day. Some stiles need climbing.
Starting at South Hill church Sunday March 27th 10:45am
We aim to be back by 1pm, Bring your own drink.
All welcome, a chance to catch up with each other and have fun.
We’ll take the Bray Shop road to the entrance of Treven and turn left crossing fields to Baddaford, a short road walk towards St. Mellor’s church tower, at Linkinhorne, turning onto the footpath and aim at the wind turbine, striding over the stream and up to Mornick. Here we’ll take the road back towards the church and those that want a 2 ½ mile walk can continue back.
Otherwise we’ll be crossing fields and stiles to Trewassick then dropping down over the stream and up the other side, staying on the footpaths to Trewoodloe. Here we’ll head for Golberdon .. the last opportunity to cut the walk short.
We’ll take the “main” road for a short distance before taking fields to Manaton then the road to the final leg and final footpath from Tregate passing The Old School and returning to the church.
South Hill Parish news
April 2024 South Hill Connection Newsletter.
In this edition:
- Happy Easter enjoy the Egg Hunt, Trail & donkey
- New council kerbside collection starts
- Council Housing in the parish
- Comedy Evening at The Parish Hall
- St. Sampson’s Open Afternoon
- Internet, which is the best provider?
- Seasonal car parking ticket
- All our local Advertisers here
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.
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THANK YOU, AND ENJOY READING THE NEWSLETTER.
From The Connection Team
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Looking backwards, looking forwards
The New Year is typically the time when we reflect on the past and then look forward to the coming year in the hope that it will be better. The desire to have something to hope for that will improve our life is strong. The month of January gets its name from the Roman god Janus who has one face looking back and the others looking forwards. He is the god of gates and transitions.
Often, we can’t move forwards unless we have looked back, retraced our steps and asked some serious reflective questions such as: Is there a pattern in my behaviour and relationships that keeps repeating itself? Is there something I need to acknowledge and take responsibility for? Do I recognise my reactions could have been different? The key is to learn from the past and not just glance at it, so we don’t get stuck in the same old patterns of behaviour. If we do this well, we will grow and develop ways and means of working better with others; as well as being authentic to ourselves.
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