News and Events
Round and About
It was announced in our local churches on Easter Sunday that the Bishop of Truro has invited our vicar, Fr Doug Robins, to become an honorary Canon of Truro Cathedral, the installation taking place in Truro Cathedral on Sunday 11th October at 4.00pm. The stall which Fr Doug will occupy is dedicated Saint Anselm, a 7th century prince of Wessex who became abbot of Malmesbury and Bishop of Sherborne.
This is a great honour for our parish priest and recognises the very hard work he puts in to his parochial duties for our benefit.
All parishioners may attend the installation and we hope that there will be a big turnout to help celebrate this happy occasion.
100 Club
Our lovely old church costs some £75 a day to run but on top of that all maintenance and repairs has also to be funded. It has become clear that the windows, dating form the 1847 restoration, are now on their last legs and will have to be replaced as soon as possible.
One of the less painful methods of raising the very considerable sums required - there are 18 windows - is to set up a 100 Club.
This was launched at the 2007 Christmas Fair; the individual commitment is for one year at £5 per month by direct debit or £55 per year if paid in advance. The minimum payout will be £200 per month on a full up-take, proportionally less on a lesser up-take. A full 'club' of 100 members will raise sufficient funds to restore two full windows.
Parish Council Meeting
The next meeting of Veryan Parish Council will take place in the parish hall at 7.00pm on Monday 20th July. Parishioners are welcome to attend.
Midsummer Celebrations
This celebrates the tenth year of the existence of Veryan parish hall; the entertainment by Janet Eathorne and Strike Sound will be held in the hall on Sunday 28th June, starting at 7 pm.
Entry will cost £6 for adults, family (2+2) £16, which will include supper.
Veryan 'Fun Day'
Saturday 11th July ushers in what is normally called our church fete. This will be held as usual in the parish hall and the Memorial Garden opposite and promises an afternoon of fun and interest for all the family.
There will be stalls and sideshows, cream teas and competitions, together with the added attractions of a Punch and Judy show, the Lostwithiel Town Band, a fancy dress competition, throwing wet sponges at supposed 'evil-doers' in the stocks et al.
Help would be very much appreciated on the day to set up and take down, and kind contributions for the stalls - plant, cakes, bric-a-brac, books, etc.
To offer help or for any queries please call Selina on 501180 or David Elliott on 501230.
Veryan Gala
The good news is that the Veryan Gala is being revived, with a Donkey Derby on Wednesday 22nd July from 6.30pm and a Gala Day on Saturday 25th July from 1.30pm
Events will include a produce and a craft market, a 'meat feast' stall and a carnival in the early evening, followed by a disco.
Classes for the carnival (so get your fancy dresses ready now) will be: Walking: toddlers to 6 years, ages 6 to 11 and over 11. Other classes: horse and rider and floats (allowed brecause they will not be on the public highway).
Veryan Players Next Production
The next offering by the Veryan Players will be at the races!....Ladies Day at Royal Ascot, no less. No doubt you remember that while Ascot racecourse was being redeveloped during 2005 the Race week was held at York.
What you may not know is that, according to Amanda Whittington, four ladies who packed fish in a local fish factory took the day off and went racing!
They will be telling you about this hilarious day on stage in Portscatho Memorial Hall on Wednesday and Thursday 19th and 20th August and Wednesday and Thursday 26th and 27th August.
Veryan Autumn Show
This year the annual Autumn Show will be held on 19th September, in the parish hall and school.
We need lots and lots of entries - we were a little down last year - so please let us see your talents in the various classes on the day.
Photography classes will be:
Adults - Set of four prints 'Seasons'
'Last Year's Show'
'Sunrise/Sunset'
'Snow in Cornwall 2009'
Children - 'Christmas'
'Veryan Gala 2009'
'Best Friends'
The first line of the Limerick is 'It's Veryan Show of the Year'
There will also be a poster competition for children - we need lots of entries to display around the parish
and there will be three prizes so, to work......
Schedules will be available from Veryan Stores and Committee members.
Roseland Community Bus
Every second Thursday of the month the community bus goes to St Austell, leaving Veryan at 10.20am and Portloe at 1030am, return cost £3. To book, and seats need to be booked, please phone 01326 270440, 10.00am - 2.00pm Mon/Fri.
Excursions for June are:
For advanced booking:
September 19th and 20th - Last Night of the Proms at the Minack Theatre - £14 per person for ticket and travel.
Veryan Parish Magazine
Veryan parish magazine is a monthly publication published under the aegis of the PCC which aims to reflect our daily life within the parish. The editors are always in need of copy to help achieve this aim, together with a comprehensive list of parish events for the current month. Anyone with anything of interest to say about the parish, hobbies, sports, interests, happenings past and present, etc, would be welcomed as a contributor to our pages. The magazine has been steadily increasing its coverage and has been part of parish life for many years. Please support it with your contributions to the editors, Christine Edwards (501727) or Brian Perman (501381).
Veryan Youth Group
Veryan Youth Group is now running on alternate Wednesdays, 7-9pm, at the Veryan Sports and Social Club. Some events and outings will be organised for Wednesday evenings when club nights at the club would not normally be run.
University of the Third Age, Roseland Group
For detailed information on the U3A, please look under Community - Other Community Groups.
Every Tuesday
Veryan & Portloe Playgroup (children 2½ to 5 years), Veryan Sports & Social Club.
Every Wednesday
Veryan & Portloe Playgroup (children 2½ to 5 years), at Veryan Sports & Social Club.
Veryan All-Stars (8 -10) (term time), Veryan parish hall, 6.30 to 8pm.
Veryan Youth Group, Veryan Sports & Social Club (term time), 7-9pm.
Every Thursday
Veryan & Portloe Playgroup, Toddlers to 5 years.
Keep Fit, Veryan Sports & Social Club, 7-8pm.
Every Friday
Whist Drive in Veryan Parish Hall, starting at 7.30pm.