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News and Views, our parish magazine, is produced monthly by Ted and Jenny Pentland. The latest editions are a click away in the column to the right, earlier issues are available via the pull-down menu above
Quiz night
Another quirky quiz from Simon Malloni in aid of the Ruthern Valley Players. Teams of up to four and book a table through Christine Wilson (p.m.wilson.lbt@gmail.com). In the village hall,…
A Forgotten Land
Lisa Cooper to speak at St Clement’s Church about her book, based on recollections of her grandmother in Ukraine in the early 20th century Wednesday, November 15, 7pm-9pm
Secret silent disco
The Team Pat cyclists (you may have heard we are doing a 300 mile charity cycle ride in October!) are hosting a Two Day Secret Silent Disco extravaganza right here…
Garden Show – the winners
The Garden Show was a big success, organised once again by Bridget and Charlotte. The prizes were awarded, as ever, by Mr Tony Liddicoat. More details later but in the…
Paganini at St Wenn
Carne to Cove is returning to St Wenn. Tom Bowes and Sam Freegard are bringing Paganini’s music and life to St Wenna’s church PL30 5PS on Thursday September 21. Performance…
CPR training
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation saves lives, and defibrillators significantly improve the survival rate of people who suffer cardiac arrest. But if you don’t know how to administer CPR or operate the defibrillator,…
Summer flower tubs
Withiel Village Hall Social Group: By popular demand, under our resident gardener Rob Wilson and his willing helper Charlie, with support roles from Erica Simpson and Stephen Horrocks, we have…
June walk – with cake
Withiel Village Hall Social Group Circular walk followed by Tea and Cake Saturday 3rd June Another successful event at the Withiel Village Hall. We had 14 walkers, who all elected…
Ruthern swarm
The beekeeper was called to remove a swarm from the postbox at Ruthernbridge at the end of May. It was just one of many swarms in the area. According to…
Caretaker position for Withiel village hall
I am sure you are all aware of the sad passing of Nigel Liddicoat, our caretaker at the village hall. Nigel did a great job of keeping the hall tidy,…
Craft Fayre report
On Sunday April 2 it was nice to see the great variety and quality of crafts on offer, from items made from reclaimed wood and horseshoes, to jewellery, paintings, honey…
Litter pick
Locals were encouraged to do a litter pick in their immediate area and then come along to Withiel Village Hall on Saturday 25th February, to show what they had collected and…
Farming services in 2023
At St Clement’s, a farming parish, our farming year starts on Sunday January 8, at 11.15, with a Plough Sunday service taken by Don McQuillen-Wright. This celebrates the traditional return…
Karate Kids
Proposed karate group for Withiel village hall – Tuesday evenings. Ashiita-Kai Karate Kids are looking at the possibility of setting up a regular weekly session at the village hall. The…
Fundraising news
The Craft Fayre on December 3 was another successful event for the Village Hall. We raised a total of £452 for the refurbishment of the hall. A big thank you…
Withiel Walk
The inaugural Withiel Walk in October was a big success. About 15 of us, led by Stephen and Erica, walked across fields, woods and streams of the parish, ending up…
Defib and CPR training
The defibrillator/first-aid training session in the village hall on Friday evening was well-attended. It’s good to know that so many of us can now help in an emergency. Norman Trebilcock…