On December 13th 2014 the Parish Hall was once again transformed into a Christmas Party venue like no other.
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Parish Hall – Chairman’s Update January 2015
Happy New Year to all from the Village Hall Committee.
The children’s Christmas party was a great success with a visit from Father Christmas and his helper, who gave presents to the children in his grotto – which was another masterpiece from Gary Middleton-Batts, he is already planning for this year’s party!! I would like to thank all the parents and helpers who helped to make the event so enjoyable, and to our benefactor who helped to cover the costs for the event. A big thank you to all who helped out.
This year we are planning to spend funds on projects such as solar panels, to help reduce the costs of heating for our customers.
A couple of early dates for your diaries: Village Hall A.G.M Thursday 7th May, South Hill Fun Day Saturday 15th August, Harvest Supper Saturday 26th September. Due to the demand of hirings for the hall, we have had to book early !!
Our next regular meeting will take place on Thursday 5th March, open invitation to all in the Parish. At this meeting we will start planning the South Hill Fun Day
Nick Easton (Chair)
Council Business – County and Local
Best Wishes to our Cornwall Representative Steph McWilliam
Steph is unwell at the moment, so there is no contribution from her in this edition of South Hill Connection.
We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to reading her column again in our next newsletter.
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South Hill Parish Council
This photo was taken at the January meeting of the Parish Council. Apologies were received from Nick Easton, and from David Brent, whose sheep are lambing at the moment.
Singing in South Hill
Golberdon Girls
The Golberdon Ladies Choir – aka The Golberdon Girls resumed rehearsals in January at the Parish Hall. Monday evenings, 7.30pm – 9.30pm. This term we will be rocking our way through ABBA in 2 part harmony and having a tremendous amount of fun doing so. Open to any ladies who can commit to most of the rehearsals. Nominal fee of £1.50 per session to cover hall hire and heating.
Golberdon Kids?
I am starting a children’s choir (unbroken voices) in the village hall – Thursdays 4.00pm – 5.00pm. Nominal fee of 50p to cover expenses. I need enough children to make it viable however. Children need not actually live in the village….all from surrounding areas are welcome. Parents/carers are welcome to stay for the rehearsals. Please contact me to register your interest. If there are a minimum of 10 children who can REGULARLY COMMIT TO REHEARSALS, we will make our first rehearsal on February 5th.
Contact Rachael Budd rachaelbudd@gmail.com
01579 389328 or 07846 055119
The Golberdon Girls
The choir are sounding fab and are looking forward to their Upton Cross debut on Friday November 29th.
We’re singing at the church carol evening held at the Parish Hall, Golberdon on the evening of 12th December and around Callington on the evening of 19th December collecting for Children’s Hospice SW, Callington Foodbank and Royal British Legion.
Our final event of the year will be in the church service at South Hill, 11.15am on Sunday 21st December
It’s amazing what people have achieved since the middle of October. I’m really ecstatic!
Recruiting again in January with an all out focus on Abba! It’s going to be great.
AND… also considering starting up a children’s choir targeting children in South Hill Parish if there’s enough interest. If you are interested please contact me, Rachael Budd
Rachael Budd
Parish Hall Update November 2014
Thank you to everyone that supported the Harvest Supper – the event raised £400, to be spent on new equipment for the hall.
Our next big event is the Children’s Christmas Party. This year it will be on Saturday 13th December from 1.30pm- 4pm. It will have party games and disco, a visit from Father Christmas and his helper, and a party tea. We will be limited on numbers so please book your tickets early at £4 per child. Tickets are available from Liz Moir – 383202 or Nick Easton – 384770.
Every Thursday from 10.30 am – midday, to coincide with the mobile shop visit, there is a ‘coffee, cake & chat’ session held in the village hall, sponsored by the village hall committee. We are looking for volunteers to bake and serve each week, please contact me for more details.
Have you seen the new canopy that covers the patio area – looking forward to making good use of this area next year. Work is due to start this month on providing the outside toilet by Mike Palmer and his team, and due to be opened by the New Year.
Nick Easton (Chair)
Neighbourhood Planning update
A Community Day was hosted by the Neighbourhood Planning Team at the parish hall in Golberdon on Saturday the 21st September.
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.
Choir Debut in South Hill
Firstly, thank you to those brave and very professional souls who made their debut on the stage in the Parish Hall at Golberdon to advertise the newly forming Ladies Choir on Community Day, Saturday 20th September. The response from new members has been staggering and I’m still hearing of new people wanting to sign up.
55th South Hill Horticultural Show
The Show was opened at 2.00.pm by Sheryll Murray, who congratulated the exhibitors on the quality of their work and produce, she also emphasised the importance of local shows, such as the one at Golberdon, in bringing the community together. Sheryll was presented with a boxed wooden pen by Harry Worth.
South Hill WI June/July 2014

Our June Meeting we were treated to a talk with a slide show, from Michael Pettijohn showing us his time abroad, working as a Vet for MAFF. In his spare time, he captured on camera the way the African folk lived and how they’ve got very different ways that they live.