Thank you to all who gave gifts of non-perishable food items for this years Harvest Festival at the Chapel. The items weighed in at 97kgs when delivered to Holsworthy Food Bank.

Ruth Bealing led the service on Sunday, October 26. We worshipped the Lord by singing: Be still for the presence of the Lord, Come let us sing of a wonderful love, In Christ alone, I just want to speak the name of Jesus, and May the mind of Christ my Saviour.

The singing was led by Dionne Bere playing the keyboard with Marlene Heard and Pamela Newton as vocalists.

The lessons were read by Pamela Newton and the prayers were led by Lesley Coxon.

Refreshments were served after the service.

Mark Shepherd led the service on Sunday, November 2.

We worshipped the Lord by singing: Holy Forever, Name of All Majesty, fathomless mystery, Faithful One So Unchanging, To The River I Am Going, and I Just Want to Speak the Name of Jesus.

The singing was led by Christine Tratt and Sandra Shepherd on keyboards, Mark Shepherd on guitar and with Avril Glessing, Maxine Whenmouth and John Cleave as vocalists.

The lessons were read by Linda Broome and the prayers were led by Ruth Bealing.

Refreshments followed the service.

The monthly Coffee Morning for November was held in the Village Hall Social Club on Thursday, November 6. Thank you to Ros Watson and Lesley Coxon for acting as hosts this month.

The service at Morwenstow Methodist Chapel at Shop on Sunday, October 26, was led by the Merrytones Praise Group.

The service commenced with the Circuit Prayer and Bill Cleave led the prayers of Adoration, Thanksgiving and Confession.

Colin Tape was the organist for the hymns: I sing the almighty power of God, O breath of God breathe on us now, Jesus calls us o'er the tumult, and Shine Jesus shine.

Lessons were read by Jennifer Vanstone and John Cleave and the prayers of intercession were led by Jennifer Vanstone.

Freda Olde read a Pam Ayres poem. Freda had the pleasure of meeting Pam the previous week at the Women's Institute County Conference at the Hall for Cornwall.

The Merrytones Praise Group sang: 'Whispering Hope' and 'Standing on the Promises'.

The service was followed by coffee and a chance to chat in The Wesley Room.

Barry Bryne of Stratton led the service on Sunday, November 2.

Colin Tape was organist for the hymns: Be still for the presence of the Lord, Forgive our sins as we forgive, What shall I do my God to love, and Lord, we have come at your own invitation.

The lessons were read by John Cleave and Freda Olde.

The Merrytones Praise Group sang: 'Take time to be Holy'.

The service was followed by coffee and a chance to chat in The Wesley Room.

North Hill Parish Council held their monthly meeting on November 3, at North Hill Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Three members of the public were in attendance wanting to raise a request to move one 20 mph sign further up the road to ensure it incorporated all properties on the road leading into North Hill. It was agreed that this made sense and that the request would be forwarded to Highways to take into consideration within the 20 mph roll out.

There were no planning applications listed that North Hill Parish Council were required to comment on. Several applications and decisions forwarded by Cornwall Council were listed for information only, these included:

PA25/04903 - 1 Church View, Glubhole Lane, North Hil, PL15 7PQ - Proposal Listed building consent for the replacement of windows, along with replacing the timber fascia board, and repair the porch over the front door to the street facing elevation of the property – Approved.

PA25/05398 – Lanoy farmhouse, Lanoy Road, Coads Green, PL15 7LU – Conversion of barn to annex and / or holiday unit – Approved.

PA25/07912 - Land to the South of Coad's Green and to the west of the B3257 - Prior notification of agricultural or forestry development for: The construction of an agricultural general purpose building.

PA25/05890 - Lynher Cottage, Middlewood, North Hill, PL15 7NN - Proposal Proposed first-floor extension (revised scheme to that approved under PA19/00288) – approved.

Other matters discussed included the ongoing difficulties with parking at North Hill Village Hall. Half the car park is now dedicated to patrons of the village hall only, signs have been put up to direct individuals to park considerately to allow the more vulnerable members of the community to access the village hall activities. It was agreed that letters would be distributed to all residents of North Hill to encourage residents to park in the designated area only if they are not attending activities in the hall. It was resolved that if this does not alleviate the difficulties barriers will need to be considered.

New electrodes have now been fitted in the defibrillator located at North Hill Village.

It was further resolved that one Councillor would attend the Cornwall Local Plan open day being held on the 18th November at both Callington and Launceston. The budget for 2026-2027 was considered and it was resolved that an increase of 5% on the precept was required. This would help towards the increasing costs of maintenance in the play area, collection of dog faeces bins and general care of the Parish. Finally the Asset Register was agreed alongside the grant application advert for the grant application process open to all local organisations and activities that benefit the local community. The closing date for any grant applications is November 24 for those who wish to apply.

The next Parish Council Meeting is due to take place on December 1, at North Hill Village Hall at 7.30pm. The meeting welcomes members of the public to attend and raise any issues they may have.

Members of the St Minver Cancer Research Group held a successful jumble sale for Cancer Research UK at the Rock Institute on October 6

The total raised at the recent Rock jumble sale was £1,200.

On behalf of the group Gina Snelling said: “All that was taken was for Cancer Research UK. It was the most money made, with the most jumble ever, with the most people attending. We are The Best in The West for jumble sales!”

The St Minver Cancer Research Fund Raising committee celebrated its 70th anniversary.

St Minver Cancer Research Fund, which launched in 1955 holds two fundraising events a year in March and October seeking to raise money to donate to Cancer Research UK.

Cancer Research UK is a national charity that provides funding for research into treatments and cures from cancer, and was formed in 2002 after the merger of the Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund.

Gina added: “We are a committee of 17 members with a combined tally of over 300 years dedicated service. Last year we were able to send £1,200 to Cancer Research UK headquarters. All money taken at our events goes directly to support research in all cancers. Amongst our fund raising activities are our two annual jumble sales. They are always held on the first Saturdays of March and October in The Rock Institute.”

The next jumble sale will be first Saturday in March, on March 7.

A town council has expressed its disappointment after visitors to the Bodmin Beacon nature reserve on Guy Fawke’s night left the local beauty spot littered.

Bodmin Town Council, the body which is responsible for looking after the expanse of public green space, said that their parks operatives undertook a clean up at the Bodmin Beacon after a not insignificant amount of debris was left behind by litterers who had visited the nature reserve to enjoy the annual event.

The council reported that they had found a ‘significant’ amount of used fireworks, sparkler sticks and empty packaging strewn across the site.

It has led to a plea to those using the Bodmin Beacon to take their rubbish with them and leave the area as they found it.

Stating that they hoped that both residents and the council could work together to keep it a beautiful and safe space, it was added that those leaving behind such litter do so while impacting wildlife, for other visitors and the wider community which enjoy the space.

Asking residents to respect the space, a spokesperson for Bodmin Town Council said: “After the fireworks celebrations, our team has been out at The Beacon Local Nature Reserve carrying out a clean-up.

“Unfortunately, we found a significant amount of used fireworks, sparkler sticks, and empty packaging left across the site.

“Please remember to take your rubbish home with you and leave the area as you found it - for wildlife, for other visitors, and for our community. Thank you to those who already do their part. Together, we can keep The Beacon a beautiful and safe space for all.”