A concert is to be given by Callum Flew to close the Tintagel Flower Festival on Sunday, August 10.

Callum will raise the roof with his powerful singing in a magnificent concert at 7pm to close the annual Flower Festival at Tintagel Church on the cliffs overlooking King Arthur's Castle.

The Tintagel Church Flower Festival has a very long tradition and is used to raise much needed funds for the running of this beautiful church. This year the Festival will include wedding gowns and baptism robes loaned by members and friends of the nearby Parishes. It is set to be a very beautiful display and will appeal to locals and visitors alike. For the first time, members of the Parish of Forrabury & Minster with Trevalga are assisting with the organisation of the Festival and will share the donations to help in the running of their churches.

The festival runs from Wednesday, August 6, to Sunday, August 10, from 10am to 4pm each day. Refreshments will be available in the church throughout the day and, weather dependent, there will be a barbecue each day between noon and 2pm. Wine and cheese will be available at the concert.

Callum Flew, who hails from Tintagel, has singing in has blood. His Grandfather formed The Denzil Flew Dance Band and Callum has been performing since he was 16 years old. He performs at weddings and other events in Cornwall and around the UK.

For more information, contact: Gillian Schultz, 07398 146494, [email protected]

Following an enjoyable and successful charity quiz night in May, Bude Freemasons from Granville Lodge are very proud to be able to support the Berries Community Cafe.

The Worshipful Master, Jeff Green, and the Charity Steward, John Weller, presented the trustees and the Neetside Manager, Miranda Clarke, with a cheque for £350 at the Neetside Community Centre on Thursday, July 24.

Granville Lodge is holding an Afternoon Tea Party at The Old Rectory in Poughill on Sunday, August 10. Monies raised will be donated to the local charities Exercise For Mobility, The Pearl Exchange and Talan's Trust .

Granville Lodge in Bude is always happy to hear from people looking to join their Lodge and become a Freemason. Anyone interested should contact them for more information at: [email protected]

The service at the Methodist Chapel at Shop in Sunday, July 13, was led by Barry Bryne of Stratton.

Colin Tape was the organist. The lessons were read by Stuart Ash and Ken Boundy.

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

David and Clare Cleave of Weston-Super-Mere made their annual return to Morwenstow on Sunday, July 20, when they led an evening service at Morwenstow Methodist Chapel at Shop, David's home Chapel.

David accompanied the congregational worship songs.

Clare led the service with the theme being: 'Questions Jesus Asks'.

David sang two songs which he accompanied with his guitar and they were: ‘Indescribable’ and ‘Trust You Alone’.

The Merrytones Praise Group sang: 'We shall not be moved' and 'You needed me'.

The service was followed by savoury and sweet refreshments in The Wesley Room.

Thank you to all those who took part in the service, especially David and Clare and to those who prepared and served the delicious refreshments, which rounded off a wonderful summers evening.

The service at Morwenstow Methodist Chapel at Shop on Sunday, July 27, was led by the Merrytones Praise Group.

The theme of the service was: 'The Lords Prayer as Jesus taught us'.

Bill Cleave led the prayers of adoration, thanksgiving and confession.

Colin Tape was organist for the hymns. The lessons were read by John Cleave and Ken Boundy.

The Merrytones Praise Group sang: 'I'll never find another you' and 'A living Prayer'.

Freda Olde recited: 'Footprints in the sand'.

The prayers of intercession were led by Jennifer Vanstone, who also controlled the projector.

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

On Friday, July 25, a Pilgrimage of the St James Way started its journey, by having coffee at St James the Great Church in Kilkhampton, followed by a service and then by walking to the Holy Well of St James at the Old Rectory.

Pilgrims later moved on to St James Church at Jacobstow, finishing off at St James Chapel at Boscastle. Thank you to the people of St James the Great in Kilkhampton for providing refreshments.

The Patronal Festival of St James the Great or 'Jimmies Day' as it is locally known was held in the church and the church grounds on Sunday, July 27.

The annual ‘Gift Day’ for church funds was held the same day and churchwarden Kevin McGrath sat at the lych gate throughout the day, receiving gift envelopes containing kind donations from parishioners and friends of the church from further afield.

Various side-shows were set up in the churchyard, including: Tombola, Guess the combined weight of the two ewes, Guess the number of sweets in the jar, and Bowling for the Pig.

The barbecue served burgers and hot dogs outside throughout and cream teas were available throughout from the church and all food could be eaten under gazebos set up on the grass or in the church.

A well-stocked cake stall sold out in the church.

Throughout the afternoon the All@C Ukulele Band provided background music outside.

In the evening, proceedings were rounded off with the sound of the Church Bells followed by 'Songs of Praise' in the church, led by Rev Teresa Folland and Ian Mason. Favourite hymns were sung and led by organist Luke Francis and the church choir.

The service was rounded off with the singing of the National Anthem.

Thank you to everyone who made 'Jimmies Day 2025' such a success.

Dean Taylor of Kilkhampton, together with the Aldridge Youth Group from Walsall who were camping in the area for the weekend led the service at the Methodist Chapel on Sunday, July 20.

The Holy Communion service at the Methodist Chapel on Sunday, July 27, was led by Mark Shepherd.

Karen Shepherd gave the welcome and led the opening worship.

The singing was led by Dionne Bere on the keyboard and with Pamela Newton and Geoff Broome as vocalists.

The prayers of intercession were led by Ros Watson. The lessons were read by Maxine Whenmouth.

Mark Shepherd administered the Holy Communion with Mary Care acting as Communion Steward.

In the afternoon, the Muddy Church team hosted 'Den Building and Pizza Making' for children and young families in Chilsworthy Woods by kind invitation of Tim and Ros Watson.

A huge thank you to the wonderful people of Chilsworthy and the parish of Holsworthy Hamlets who opened their gardens on July 20, raising money towards the upkeep of the village hall.

Mick and Lesley Coxon at Mountjoys, Colin and Diane Maxey at Woodley, Mark and Sandra Shepherd at Pooh Corner, Neil and Jan Fillingham at Badgers Rest, Chris and Antony Andrew at Myrtle Cottage, Rob and Rose Martin at Olympia Bungalow, John and Sandy Rivers at Whiteleigh Green, Julie Mann at Hoggs Park Farm, Dave and Marlene Heard, at The Round House.

Also a big thank you to all those who baked and provided savoury and sweet refreshments.

A special thank you to Rachel Water for standing in the rain serving the teas and coffees.

Despite it being a pretty wet day with some heavy down-pours, nearly £500 was raised towards Village Hall funds and it was a lovely Community Event.

Thanks again to all involved and to all who gave their support in any way.

Morning prayer every Monday at 10am.

Sunday, August 10 - Holy Communion at 11am.

Sunday, August 10 - informal worship at 10am.

The whole group have been learning team work with blindfold leading assault courses, pitching tents, lighting small fires beside the stream with bonus marshmallows. The older cubs and scouts have had first aid training.

The weather has caused havoc, first too dry to light fires in the woods, then too wet to go down there. Hopefully the next report will record better news. Report by Sarah Doney, PRO.

The Carnival and Summer Fayre was a huge success once again, especially being blessed with such good weather. Thanks are expressed by chairman, Andrew Davy to everyone who helped and to all those who attended the event to help raise £1,549.27 for the upkeep of the village hall and Parson's Meadow.

The next event was The MidSummer Murder performed by the Callington Amateur Drama Society on Saturday, 26th July which was greatly enjoyed by everyone, including the cast and crew.

The next event will take place in Parson's Meadow with music by The Equalisers on Saturday, August 23, from 7.30pm to 11pm. If wet it will take place in the village hall, there will be a bar and food.

Tickets can be obtained via [email protected] or by cash at The Manor House Inn, Rilla Mill.