What's On Operation Mincemeat, Art Group, D-Day 80, Picnic in the Park, Fitness Classes, Craft and Produce Market and more . . .
FILM NIGHT Saturday 18 May, 7.30 pm doors and bar open 7.00 pm
It’s 1943. The Allies are determined to break Hitler’s grip on occupied Europe. Operation Mincemeat is the extraordinary and true story of an idea that hoped to turn the tide for the Allies - taking impossibly high risks, defying logic, and testing the nerves of its creators to breaking point. Based on the best selling book by Ben MacIntyre.
Stars Colin Firth, Penelope Wilton and Matthew Macfadyen.
Licensed bar, Callestick Farm ice creams.
CFylm Members £4, new members £6
Members get first film for free and discounted tickets to all films for the next 12 months, not only at The Stithians Centre but at other villages in the CFylm scheme. This includes Carnkie, Carnon Downs, Lanner, and Ponsanooth.
POLICE and CRIME COMMISSIONER ELECTION Thursday 2 May, 7.00 am to 10.00 pm
The Stithians Centre is the Polling Station for residents living in the Stithians Ward and will be open from 7.00 am until 10.00 pm, your opportunity to vote for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall police area.
Information on candidates available on the CHOOSE MY PCC website or call 0300 1311323
YOU NOW NEED PHOTOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION TO VOTE
No events or regular activities can be held in The Centre on Election Day.
BRAINS OF THE YEAR!
Thank you to everyone who supported The Stithians Centre Quiz Fundraiser on 27 April which raised £589 for Centre funds, along with £162 for Little Harbour Children's Hospice.
It was definitely a full house with a record 17 teams and 92 quizzers enjoying an evening of friendly competition.
Congratulations to the winning team, 'The Witches of East Road'. Second and third places were hotly contested with just one point in it and in the end 'Simple Minds' and 'The Young Ones' shared second place, with 'A Load of Old Pauls' and 'Anflamm Keltek' sharing third.
Our next quiz will be Jeremy's Pop Quiz on Saturday 5 October. Look out for more information coming soon.
THANK YOU . . .
. . . for bearing with us while flooring contractors were on site. The Stithians Centre now boasts a much smarter foyer, library, Crellow Room and storeroom. The old red carpet has been removed from all these areas and replaced with heavy duty, wood effect, vinyl flooring to match Hendra and Foundry Rooms. The new flooring doesn't just look smart, it will be more comfortable, durable and easy to clean. Do come and have a look.
LIBRARY REOPENS Fridays 3 May, 10.00 to 12.00 noon
Stithians Community Library will reopen on Friday 3 May and our volunteer librarians look forward to welcoming you back.
New members always welcome.
Wide selection of adult fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. Stock is changing constantly with new titles added every month.
Open Fridays and Saturdays 1000—1200 noon.
LAST CHANCE SALOON!!
Save The Stithians Times
Appeal for new editor
The much loved Stithians Times has been going successfully for almost 40 years and needs a new editor soon if it is to make 41.
This is your chance to help your community by spreading the news, keeping people up to date with what is happening across the parish and developing the Times as a digital force.
There are six editions a year. Your main task would be finding interesting copy and photos and pulling the paper together, improving it as you see fit.
If you are interested then please contact the retiring editor Denis Nightingale on den.i.is@hotmail.co.uk by 10 May latest. If a new editor cannot be found then sadly the June/July edition will be the last.
Surely there is someone willing to take on what is a very rewarding voluntary role?
LUNCH CLUB Tuesday 7 May, 12.30 pm
All welcome to Lunch Club for good company and good food.
Please arrive 12.30 for 1.00 pm lunch.
Cost £5 per head.
Booking essential.
Call Viv on 01209 860656.
Vegetarian option available (not vegan). Please specify when booking.
STITHIANS ART GROUP Monday 13 May, 1.30-3.30pm
Stithians Art Group meets on alternate Mondays from 1.30 to 3.30 in the Hendra Room at the Stithians Centre. The Group works on their individual projects, chat and drink coffee. Forthcoming meetings are, May 13th and 27th , June 10th and 24th. An opportunity to spend a couple of hours painting, drawing, sketching or just doodling, with a clear conscience.
Everyone from absolute beginners to lapsed Picassos are welcome. Come along and join them.
For more details, contact Anthea on 01209-860451, stithiansart@outlook.com.
BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE Courses in The Centre
Monday evenings 6.30-8.30 pm
British Sign Language is going strong Monday evenings at The Centre, currently last year's students are being assessed for a qualification level.
1 BSL and a new six week course started on the 15 April. The course is hard but fun, runs Mondays from. 6.30 until. 8.30 pm. The cost for six weeks is £30 and covers all costs, including refreshments.
CRAFT and PRODUCE MARKET Saturday 18 May, 9.30 to 12.30
Pop along to The Stithians Centre on Saturday 18 Mayl for a great selection of crafts, local foods, and original gifts.
Jewellery, glassware, handmade cards, crochet and knitted products, locally reared meat, fresh vegetables and fruit, cakes, pastries, eggs, preserves are just some of the stalls on offer*
Open 9.30 to 12.30. Free entry.
Cafe serving bacon rolls, toasted tea cakes, tea and coffee.
Stithians Craft and Produce Market takes place 3rd Saturday of each month except August.
*stalls may vary
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
BLISSFUL SOUND BATH Sunday 26 May, 4.30 to 5.45 pm
Anderson warmly welcomes you to release, relax and receive…perhaps to journey, as you pick up healing theta and delta frequencies and just…let go.
Take time out for you! and be bathed in the sounds of Tibetan and Crystal Singing Bowls, Gongs, Koshi Chimes, Shamanic drum, and other delicious vibrations.
£12.00 on the door £13.00 payment online. Places will be limited so please send message for reservation and payment details fishboltsix@gmail.com
Wear warm comfy clothing and bring whatever you need to be supremely comfortable and warm. Perhaps a yoga mat, blanket, cushion etc.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before to make yourself comfortable.
OVER 60s FITNESS CLASSES Mondays, 9.45-10.45 am
or 11.00-12.00
Come and join Jon and this lovely group of people who are getting fit every Monday morning at The Stithians Centre.
A chance to meet new people and achieve your health goals in a safe way that caters to each end every person's needs.
Many people have been coming to this class for over 8 years with great results. Now nothing holds them back from living the active life that they want, regardless of their age.
Life Active Over 60's, Monday's
Circuit Class 9.45am
Copy Jon Class 11am
£7 drop in £60 for 10 classes.
Contact Jon on 07889016264 or jongoddard@posteo.net for more details or to book your place. Visit mindfulnessfitness.co.uk
JUST ONE OF THE 7 FITNESS AND WELLBEING CLASSES ON OFFER FIND OUT MORE
FILM NIGHT Saturday 8 June, 7.30 pm
Hercule Poirot’s Egyptian vacation turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this tale of unbridled passion and incapacitating jealousy features a cosmopolitan group of impeccably dressed travellers, and enough wicked twists and turns to leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking denouement.
Members £4. New members £6 per year, with first film for free.
CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERTS Save the Dates
Kernow Concerts have chosen The Stithians Centre to be part of their summer/autumn series of classical guitar concerts. These will be performed at The Stithians Centre on the evenings of:
Saturday 31 August
Saturday 30 November
Save the dates.
More information coming soon.
OUTREACH POST OFFICE Now in The Stithians Centre
Monday 10:00 to 12:00
Friday 10:00 to 12:00
National and international posting;
parcel force, and special delivery;
cash withdrawals;
cash deposits;
cheque deposits
The service continues to be provided by Brian from Rame Post Office, operating from the Foundry Room (turn right on entering main lobby).
COFFEE STOP Fridays, 10.30 to 12.00 noon
Coffee Stop is open on Friday mornings. Drop in anytime between 10.30 am and 12.00 noon and you will receive a warm welcome with coffee, tea, scrumptious homemade cakes and friendly chat.
There is no charge, instead donations are invited with all proceeds going to good causes, mainly local.
All very welcome.
Why not visit the Community Library at the same time? Open 10.00 until 12.00 noon.
Coffee Stop organised by St Stythians Parish Church
27ACTIVITIES
There are 27 different activities and clubs on offer at The Stithians Centre.
You can enjoy a film, hone your art skills or learn sign language. Play Bridge or play the ukulele. Shop at a market, share coffee, cake and a good chat. Choose a Library book, or listen to a fascinating speaker at the WI. You can sign up your kids for Pre-School, Brownies or Scouts. And you can even have your feet done! Just a few of the activities on offer.
Come and join in! There really is something for everyone.
Improve your fitness with a choice of 7 different Fitness and Wellbeing Classes at The Stithians Centre. From slow and gentle to fast and furious, low impact to high impact, martial arts, mindfulness, and relaxing sound baths.
Aikido
Clubbercise
Mindful Core and Fitness
Over 60s
Pilates
Sound Bath Bliss
Zumba
Community News D-Day 80, Picnic in the Park, Church Services, Fundraisers and more
THE STITHIANS TIMES
The April/May edition is on sale at Stithians Spar, Rame Post Office and Stithians Library, just £1.
Do you have an interesting story to share with your community? Contact the Stithians Times Editor, Denis Nightingale den.i.is@hotmail.co.uk
Deadline for next issue is 10 May.
Sunday, 12th May 3.00 pm: Rev Elizabeth Harris. Easter Offering service. A Falmouth and Gwennap Circuit event.
Sunday, 19th May 10.45 am*: At Ponsanooth Hall. A Fellowship service.
Sunday, 26th May 10.45 am: Lucille Rowse. Cafe Worship in the schoolroom followed by a lunch.
* Different venue.
Also please note varying times.
Further information from Tony Langford, Church Council Secretary, on 01209 215918 or tony46langford@gmail.com
ST STYTHIANS CHURCH SERVICES
All services are at 9.30am. unless otherwise stated.
May
Sunday May5th. Holy communion.
Sunday May12th Matins. Judith Williams.
Sunday May 19th. Holy communion Canon Jem Thorold.
Sunday May 26th. Service of the Word. Jane Lepage
June
Sunday June2nd. Holy Communion. Canon Jem Thorold.
Sunday June 9th. Matins. Judith Williams.
Sunday June 16th. Holy communion Canon Jem Thorold.
Sunday June23rd Service of the word.
Sunday 30th June. Fifth Sunday of the month. A joint celebration of the Five saints parishes will be held at Chacewater at 9.30am.
ST STYTHIANS CHURCH
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
June 12, 7.00 pm: Canon Michael Warner is coming to give a talk on the history of St Stythians Church. See item below for more detail.
July 6: The Pasty Walk. Meeting outside the church. We will be taken on a short walk. Please bring your dogs. This will be followed by a pasty supper in the church.
August 10: Diana will be holding her annual Tea Party in her garden.
November 23: The Candlelit Dinner
December 14: Ken’s Mulled Wine and Mince Pies commencing at 10.00 am.
A TALK ON THE ARCHITECTURE, HISTORY AND RESTORATIONS OF ST STYTHIANS PARISH CHURCH
Canon Michael Warner, author of 'A Time To Build', which is a comprehensive review of Cornwall's Anglican Church buildings, will discuss the topic:
Stithians Parish Church; A working building through history.
Wednesday 12 June at 7.00 pm in the church. Everyone welcome. Admission free. Donations will be accepted towards the upkeep of the church building, the outhouse, and the graveyards. Tea and coffee and light refreshments will be available for purchase in the church.
This talk was originally proposed for last year, but postponed due to illness.
Michael was the vicar here between 1983 and 1993. He took particular interest in the architecture of the church and its restoration in the 19th century by J.P. St Aubyn.
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