This website is for the people of Withiel, St Wenn and neighbouring communities. Please send any information, news and pictures to info@withiel.com or simoncoy@withiel.com. We welcome feedback
If you have an event for the diary, send date, time and a brief description to jobrackenbury@btconnect.com.
Withiel Flower Festival
Don’t miss the Withiel Flower and Art Festival, once again gloriously directed and produced by George Kestell
Withiel Toddler Group
Tuesdays 9.30am-12 noon The weekly drop-in Toddler Group run by Wendy Symons is a hit with both children and parents. Babies and their older siblings are all catered for (up…
Bishop’s Move
The Bishop of St Germans will take services at St Wenn (10am) andWithiel (11.15 am) on Sunday 14th August 2022. From Simon Coy, Secretary of St Clement, Withiel: We don’t…
Listen to the Moon
This book by Michael Morpurgo, set on Bryher, prompted a lively Second Circle discussion about World War I, the nature of the enemy and the importance of family and friends.…
Help needed!
Withiel Flower Festival is August Bank Holiday weekend and George Kestell is looking for a few people to help with exhibits. He needs somebody to depict Weddings on the altar…
Return of the Fete
It drizzled a bit but nobody cared. The village fete was back for the first time since 2019 and the hall was full. Opened by Mr Tony Liddicoat and organised…
Village Hall back in business
The Hall Social Group is firing on all cylinders. Here’s a taster of what’s coming up: Sunday 14th August 2-4:30pm Cream Tea supporting local memory and dementia charities. Saturday 3rd September Withiel…
Withiel Flower Festival
Withel flower festival is at the end of August, flower arranging day is 25th August. If you would like to take part please let George Kestell know: 07940 846438 or…
King Arthur (or Ham-a-lot)
October 20-22
Tickets for the pantomine are now available online: RuthernValleyPlayers.co.uk There will be just four performances: Thursday, October 20 at 7 pm; Friday, Oct 21 at 7 pm; Saturday matinee, October 22…
Cricket: Withiel v St Wenn
After a dismal morning the sun shone, there was a good crowd and everyone had a lovely afternoon. The match was fiercely contested but St Wenn bowled well and were…
Jubilee Weekend round-up
Jo Trudgian writes: As I sit writing this article, I am reminded of the various letters, cards, texts and messages thanking me for co-ordinating the St Wenn & Withiel Jubilee…
Royal teamwork
Dance the Decades over the Jubilee weekend was a great example of what can be achieved when people pull together. Jo Trudgian, one of the Jubilee celebrations team, says: “Shame…
A cracking fry-up
The Goad men of St Wenn fried more than 150 eggs – and many stacks of pancakes – for the Great British Breakfast on Saturday. Organised by the Friends of…
Jubilee planters
Thanks to all who bought one of Rob’s Jubilee planters. A further £245 was raised for the church
Crowning glory
1st prize in the Jubilee Cake Decorating competition went to Sue Bowden for a glorious entry
Jubilee walk
The rain held off on Saturday morning as dozens of villagers walked from Withiel to St Wenn along a sign-posted route that was new to most. It was uphill towards…
Fairy dust
If you missed May’s music hall extravaganza you missed a treat: sea shanties, poems on Cornish life, hilarious silent skits, a joyful rendition of Trelawney and, star of the show,…