A recent WI outing to Penzance (see right) brought to mind the same journey I did the year before, when I came down with a friend and, without calling into the pool, went for a walk around the town looking...
Withiel WI takes a dip
WI member, Judy Lobb, has taken on the task of organising outings and events to get other members enjoying days out in Cornwall. In November six ladies signed up to go for a swim in the outdoor pool at Penzance,...
Craft Fayre
Withiel hall was buzzing when the Craft Fayre took place, there were over 20 stalls full of a diverse range of quality goods on offer for people to start their Christmas shopping. We were kept busy all of the time...
Full house!
Last weekend's bingo evening in the village hall was greatly enjoyed by everyone present, including three of the organisers - Stephen, Wendy and Erica, pictured above. Stephen Horrocks has this to say: "It was great to see a good attendance...
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 meantime here are some of the worthy winners ... (Photographs...
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, you’re useless when a heart attack strikes. In June, ten...
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 planted out fish boxes around the Parish, to brighten up...
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 to do the longer walk of 5 miles, covering part...
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 Mr Harris, who has been keeping bees for more than...