PLAZA, TRURO. Films and times from Friday to Thursday, May 4, inclusive: Ice Age 2 (U) daily, except Thursday, May 4, 6pm, matinees Saturday and Sunday 1.15pm and 3.30pm (not showing on Thursday, May 4). Slither (15) daily 9pm. The White Countess
The St Petersburg Blagovest Ensemble are coming to Falmouth on Wednesday, May 10. They are bass, baritone, tenor, mezzo-soprano and soprano, conducted by Olga Kozlova who also sings second soprano. Before the interval, Blagovest sing 40 minutes of
Internationally renowned DJ Jon Kennedy is coming to Falmouth for an exclusive gig. In a rare opportunity to experience one of Grand Central Records top artists, DJ Jon Kennedy has taken time out of his busy schedule to bring party lovers an enormous
To celebrate the 90th anniversary of Shackleton's famous rescue bid in the South Atlantic the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth has been loaned a banjo played by one of the crew. Ninety years ago, on the April 24, 1916, Shackleton and five of his
This individual four bedroomed detached residence in Porkellis has countryside views and benefits from central heating and sealed unit double glazing. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms, conservatory, fitted kitchen/breakfast room and two
This quality, individual, modern, detached bungalow, enjoying great harbour and coastal views, all within a position just a few hundred metres from town is currently on the market with Heather and Lay estate agents in Falmouth. There are three well proportioned
THIS superbly converted former school house sits in a small quiet rural hamlet in Mabe Burnthouse with gardens extending to approximately one-third of an acre. It enjoys fantastic far reaching countryside views over the Argal Reservoir to Falmouth Bay
Occupying half of the upper two floors of this impressive detached victorian house in Falmouth is this versatile maisonette comprising six or seven bedrooms and two or three reception rooms. The property enjoys pleasant south westerly views from the
MILLBROOK 0 FALMOUTH TOWN 3 Falmouth Town not only extended their unbeaten run in the Carlsberg SWL, but following Liskeard's home defeat by St Blazey they leapfrogged the Blues into second spot in the table. Bodmin's victory at Porthleven means that
The first race of the season is a testing time for each boat and Scorpion was no exception at Flushing Sailing Club's Tuesday night's Points Series racing. Being shorthanded made things even more difficult and no matter how hard they tried they still
Falmouth Golf Club played the qualifying round of the Daily Mail Foursomes on Saturday when 42 pairs entered the competition. The competition was played under a stroke play format with players playing alternate shots. The handicap allowance was half
Set within a quiet cul-de-sac in the village of Ashton this bungalow offers spacious three bedroom accommodation. The home has been improved by the present vendors to include a refitted kitchen, luxury bathroom with Jacuzzi and generous dining room extension
A rare opportunity exists to acquire this three bedroomed detached bungalow in the sought after coastal village of Coverack. The property in need of updating and has sea views. The property benefits from garage and off street parking for three cars,
This former guest house in Porthleven offers a tremendous opportunity for someone looking for a unique property in a unique location. The accommodation comprises two/three reception rooms, six bedrooms, kitchen with utility room and pantry. The property
The Borough won this very exciting game by just one point, but the effort was not good enough to keep them in South West 1. They ended on 14 points with Clevedon and Oxford Harlequins, but go down on points difference. At the start of the game there
This well presented mid-terraced period house in Carnkie, Wendron has been the subject of extensive improvements and includes oil fired central heating and partial double glazing. The accommodation comprises sitting/dining room, kitchen, ground floor
PLYMOUTH Argyle Veterans are coming to Bickland Park on Sunday, May 7, to play a friendly against Falmouth Town Veterans. The match is being played in aid of the Falmouth Town youth section. This is a chance for all Argyle supporters young and old
THIS executive style detached four bedroom house is located in a tucked away position in the sought after coastal village of Mullion. The property boasts mature gardens to the rear enjoying a sunny aspect. The accommodation provides a master bedroom
CALLINGTON TOWN 1 PENRYN ATHLETIC 3 PENRYN Athletic gained their expected Carlsberg SWL win away to Callington Town, but it was much closer than the scoreline suggests. The game generally meandered its way through the minutes, but during the final
Enjoying a splendid, tucked away, rural setting and standing in one acre of sumptuous gardens, this delightful three bedroom converted farm building in Ruan Minor is on the market with Christophers. The property comprises dining room, kitchen with utility
FALMOUTH 11pts WESSEX 3pts Falmouth played their final fixture of the Cornwall and Devon League at home to Wessex and needed a win to secure third place. They managed to accomplish this task, but only in the final minutes of the match, showing the patience
This imposing and spacious four bedroom Victorian residence in The Square at St Keverne has the advantage of a secluded, sunny walled garden, garage and parking. The accommodation comprises living room, study, modern kitchen/dining room, large bathroom
Coastline Housing has secured funding of over £2 million from the Housing Corporation to build nearly 60 new homes in the county. The homes will be built over a two year period, providing more much needed affordable housing for local communities. This
Cornwall Solo Grass Track Club got their season underway on Sunday at St Erme where, despite a small field of competitors, a well-prepared track gave good racing throughout the programme, writes Nicholas Truscott. In the Solo classes Jon Shanes claimed
There is much optimism that England's triumphant Ashes victory of last summer will generate a new resurgence in cricket and encourage more participation by youngsters to play the game with, hopefully, their parents and other volunteers also getting involved
There is much optimism that England's triumphant Ashes victory of last summer will generate a new resurgence in cricket and encourage more participation by youngsters to play the game with, hopefully, their parents and other volunteers also getting involved
A YOUNG football fan from Penryn fulfilled a dream last week when he appeared as the mascot for Bolton Wanderers when they played Chelsea at the Reebok Stadium. Luke Turner, eight, whose parents Yvonne and Craig Turner run the Four Cross garage at Treluswell
A ROUND of fundraising at the Three Mackerel Restaurant in Swanpool, Falmouth, has resulted in a £500 cheque being presented to the Helston based charity ShelterBox. The cheque, which will buy a full box, was presented to Tom Henderson, founder of ShelterBox
A soldier from Ponsanooth who had just passed a test to allow him to drive heavy goods vehicles has had his licence removed by magistrates for drink driving. Christopher Mervyn Richardson, from St Michael's Road, pleaded guilty before magistrates in
A "BEEBOT" has been donated to Penryn pre-school by the Falmouth Marine Band after members raised £100 to buy it for the children. The Beebot, a programmable floor robot for early years and primary, has a simple and child friendly layout for teaching
Concern is mounting in Devoran over county council plans to vary a planning application allowing contractors vehicles to access a proposed new school site from a village road. The school is scheduled to be built on ground alongside the main road and
MYLOR School has been celebrating its recent sporting successes in football, netball and cross country running. The school football team has not lost a single game all season and won the Sainsburys and Carrick tournaments as well as representing the
A CONSTRUCTION worker narrowly cheated death after falling from the third floor balcony of one of the new accommodation blocks then being built at the university campus at Tremough near Penryn. Ronald Thatcher from Helston fell over 15 feet after a temporary
Alex Watt, 49, from Helston has filled the final position on the committee for the Cancer Research UK Relay for Life, which will take place at Falmouth Community School, Union Corner Fields, on August 19-20. Alex is a self-employed health economist.
Gig racing has been Cornwall's fastest growing sport for some years. It spread beyond the Tamar some years ago and has now become popular overseas, including America. When the world championships take place in the Isles of Scilly during the Bank Holiday
Constantine School pupils have returned to continue their lessons in classrooms completely revamped thanks to a project funded through the Private Finance Initiative scheme. The school now boasts a computer suite, five new classrooms with interactive
A class from Penryn Junior School from over 40 years ago held a reunion last week at the Four Winds Inn in Falmouth. Lynette Harris, who was a pupil at the school during the mid 1960s, found an old photograph of her year, which was taken around 1965-
It may not be Andy Warhol's idea of "15 minutes of fame," but in Cornwall at least nobody knows better than David Lay what it's like to be on a newspaper's front page week after week. And so far as the Penzance-based auctioneer and valuer is concerned
A couple celebrating their diamond wedding anniversary in Falmouth have revealed the secret to a happy marriage is give and take. Charlie and Phyllis Barker moved to the town in 1956, living in a caravan at Goldenbank for the first four years before
MAWNAN parish council has decided to hold a public consultation to decide the fate of a controversial wall built around the Millennium Cross in the village. The building of the wall has caused unrest among some residents and has been debated at great
A decision over whether to support a planning application relating to the proposed new Falmouth rugby club has been deferred by town councillors until a public meeting can take place. An application from the club came before members of Falmouth town
Fresh calls are being made for traffic calming measures or speed cameras to be placed in Bickland Water Road, Falmouth. They follow another accident involving just one car which overturned near the junction with Golden Bank late one evening last week
NEWLY installed stainless steel railings along the seafront at Gyllyngvase have begun to tarnish only weeks after they were installed. The Packet received a number of phone calls from people who regularly walk along the seafront saying that the new railings
The headteacher at Falmouth School has expressed concern over the behaviour of young people in the community following an incident in the town at the end of last term when a group of 100 youths were involved in a mass drinking session. Sandra Critchley
