Probus News Magazine - July 2026

What’s

Community news

Page 4

Youth football awards

Pages 24–28

Parish Council update

Page 9

Meet the artists

Pages 32–35

Village hall update Page 11

Local sport

Pages 46–49

Plus: Fun Week update, Friends of Probus School, Probus Parish Players, Village Hall, Parish Council and much, much more. Front cover: End-of-spring flowers above Poly Joke (Jon Hibberd).

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Community news

TR2 Community Hub

COMMUNITY

Hubs offer safe, friendly spaces where people can find support, advice and activities close to home. They bring together local organisations who work side by side to provide practical help, social connection and the right resources for those who need them, creating a place where everyone feels supported and included.

In Probus Church

Refreshments available:

Monday 10 am–noon

Tuesday 10:30 am–noon

Wednesday 10 am–noon

Friday 8:45 am–noon

Pain Café: 1st Monday of each month 10 am–noon.

Carers’ Corner: Support and advice for all carers. 2nd Monday of each month, 10 am–noon.

Digital Support Hub: Drop in for advice or assistance with using computers or completing online tasks. 3rd Monday of each month, 10 am–noon.

Move More: Falls prevention course for the over 65s. Wednesday mornings, 10:30–11:30 am.

Community Support and Information Hub: Drop-in support sessions with a range of professionals – adult social care, housing, DWP, Job Centre, Community Energy Plus, social prescribers and vicar. 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2–4 pm.

NO ONE GOES HUNGRY

Probus & the Surrounding Area

Our local community larder is held four times a week in Probus Church. It is FREE and open to EVERYONE!

Help us, help yourself and reduce food waste!

We are open every... Monday 4:00–4:30 pm Wednesday 2:30–3:30 pm Friday 9:00–10:00 am Saturday 9:30–10:30 am

Why not join us for tea or coffee half an hour before each session?

WELCOME

to edition 313 of your village magazine.

Firstly, following appeals in the last couple of editions, thank you to the two kind-hearted individuals who provided most of the missing back copies needed to complete our archive. This help is greatly appreciated. The archive is important as it provides a documented social history of the village showing how it has evolved over the years, while also serving as a valuable source of reference for photographs and records of village events spanning the past 27 years.

It promises to be another busy summer in the village, with Probus Fun Week and the Art Exhibition among the highlights. Events such as these only succeed thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers working behind the scenes. If you have some spare time over the summer, please consider getting involved and offering a helping hand.

Congratulations to Probus Comrades Club for staging another memorable

Ale Festival in May. I was tasked with taking photographs on the opening night but, after sampling a few of the ales, completely forgot I had a job to do! We’ve included some coverage on the next page, though not nearly as much as the event deserves, so you can blame me for that.

As we say goodbye to a rather wet spring, here’s hoping for a warm and sunny summer – especially during Fun Week. I think we’re due one.

John

Ale & Cider Festival

2026

PROBUS

Comrades Club held their annual Ale & Cider Festival over a scorching bank holiday weekend at the end of May and, as always, was a resounding success. Sixteen different real ales, from as far afield as Yorkshire and Wales as well as more local brews were on sale, as well as 12 ciders, including some really unusual flavour combinations such as pineapple and grapefruit, and even mango.

Local musicians provided entertainment, with sessions from Bow River, Two for the Road, Cornish Cowboy and the ever-popular sea-shanty group from Porthscatho, Du Hag Owr.

This year’s chosen charities were Cornwall Air Ambulance, Cornwall Blood Bikes and Help for Heroes. The amount raised will be announced at a later date.

Massive thanks to all those who worked so hard to stage the festival: the Comrades Club committee and bar staff, the volunteers selling food in aid of Probus Parish Players, the musicians and, of course, everyone who turned up to enjoy the sunshine and the ale.

Below: Members of the committee on opening night. (Photo by Jon Hibberd.)

Roseland area

Events for July 2026

Local History Group: Wednesday 1st, 10:15 am to noon at Tregony Church Hall, ‘The Gerrans Parish Register’.

Craft Group: Friday 3rd, 19th and 31st, 9:30 am to noon at Probus Village Hall.

French Conversation: Tuesday 7th and 21st, 2 pm at the Pavilion, Roseland Parc, Tregony.

Classic film: Thursday 9th, 10 am to noon at PVH, Jane Eyre (1943).

Scrabble and Rummicub: Tuesday 14th, 2–4 pm at the Pavilion, Roseland Parc.

Book Club: Wednesday 15th, 2–4 pm at Roseland Parc Library, Tregony.

Strum for fun: Tuesday 28th, 2–4 pm at the Pavilion, Roseland Parc.

Lunch Club: Thursday 30th, noon for 12:30 pm at The Wheel Inn, Tresillian.

For further details please go to : u3aroselandanddistrict.weebly.com

Probus clubs, societies, organisations and other useful contacts

Acoustics Night (Comrades Club)

Badminton Club

Bees (swarms/issues/questions)

Bookworms Book Club

Bowling Club

Breakfast Club

Church Bell Ringers

Churchwarden

Comrades Club

Cornwall Councillor

Cycling (Probus Peddlers)

Football (Saturday Club)

Probus Youth FC (Juniors)

Probus FC (Seniors)

Friends of Probus Church

Tim Joyce 07412 126774 timstravels01@hotmail.com

Harry Pritchard 07434 582238

Tony Paddock 07486 295414

Gaynor O’Kane okanegaynor@gmail.com

David Meggs 07850 945626

John Denyer 07824 555519

Liza Deards 07888 684425

Andy McCartney/Matthew Hodge churchwarden@probus.church

Bryan Trebilcock 01726 882747

Karen Glasson 07980 975527 cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk

Dave Light (07966 683852) or Colin Brown (07484 740249)

Steve Flack 07956 049727

Eric Bendelow 07917 008491

Graham Smith 07968 478970

Richard Heath 07849 315432 geotechrich@gmail.com

Grampound Road Cricket Club The Club House 07800 915578 grampoundroadcricketclub@gmail.com

Hawkins Arms Graham & Phil 01726 882208 www.thehawkinsprobus.co.uk

Historic Cornwall Society (PHCS)

Laura Van KempenWilson 07980 1117647 skooch.vkw@gmail.com

Kids Club (Probus Primary School breakfast/after school clubs) 01726 882647 kidsclub@probusschool.org.uk

Knit & Natter Group

Litter Picking Group

Little Lights & Toddler Group

Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners

MHA Over 55s Luncheon Club

MHA Over 55s Friendship Group

Probus Parish Players (Pantomime)

Pickleball Club

Playing Field Mgmt Committee

Parish Council Clerk

Probus Primary School

Probus Primary School PTA

Eve Richards 01726 882657 or 07767 383982

Nick Lauder 07813 995206 n.lauder29@btinternet.com

Eleanor McCartney 07510 054838 eleanorjmccartney@icloud.com

Jeff Morris 07527 550606 secretary@midcornwallturners.com

Tracy Beavill 07720 680989 tracy.beavill@mha.org.uk.

Tracy Beavill 07720 680989 tracy.beavill@mha.org.uk.

Shareen Partridge 07919 313643 info@probusparishplayers.co.uk

Graham Kemp 07961 716620 drummerboy-13@hotmail.com

Graham Smith 07968 478 970

Adrian Webster (Locum clerk) clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk

Stephanie Moore 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk

Chris Dutton 07969 451207 probuspta@gmail.com

Probus Club of Probus Nick Hibbett 07432 540108 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com

Probus Church Ground Maintenance/ PEAT Nick Lauder 07403 659869 n.lauder29@btinternet.com

Probus Nursery

Stephanie Moore 01726 883093 hello@probusschool.org.uk

Sticker Memory Cafe 07901 147353 or 07717 333712

U3A Roseland & District

Terry Neil u3aroselandanddistrict.weebly.com

Village Hall Lettings 07749 368162 lettings@probusvillagehall.co.uk

Walking Group (Wednesday)

Walking Group (Fridays)

Young Farmers Club

Kay Hyatt 07948 993635

Teresa Hayhoe (07720 393754) or Kaye Ludlow (07968 722430)

Katie Ellacott 07879 313336 kellacott27@hotmail.com

Other village pages: Probus Cornwall, Probus Super Mums!, Probus News Magazine, Probus Fun Week, What’s on Probus & Surrounding

Your Parish Council – news & updates

THEParish Council

Annual Meeting was held on 26th May (minutes are available on the Parish Council website).

Cllr Nicholas Gillard and Cllr James Faull were elected Chair and elected Vice Chair respectively.

A new Parish Clerk has been appointed and is due to start in September. Cllr Ivan Myles has been appointed as the temporary Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer, with additional external support available as required. Contact details remain the same – clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov. uk, tel 07749 626021. Messages and calls will be checked daily.

Thank you to the representatives from local community groups who attended the meeting and shared updates on their activities and priorities for the year ahead.

The wide range of organisations active within the parish reflects a strong and thriving community. Alongside its regular work, the council will focus on several key projects during the coming year, including:

• Progressing Neighbourhood Priority Statements and the Neighbourhood Plan.

• Developing a Community Emergency Plan.

• Seeking opportunities to expand playing fields and open spaces.

• Repairing and maintaining the play area, including replacing the damaged skate ramp.

• Cemetery improvements, including memorial safety, bench refurbishment, managing the overgrown hedge and improving the storage building.

• Continuing enhancements to the Square, including the installation of granite vehicle stops.

Residents are encouraged to engage with the parish council over these areas of activity. Comments, suggestions and offers of help in working on these are always welcome – just message the Clerk to the council and a way of getting involved can be found.

Job opportunity – Maintenance Office

Probus Parish Council has a part time, permanent opportunity for a maintenance officer to work approx 8–10 hours a week, flexible hours. Competitive pay at £13.69 per hour and opportunity to join Parish Council pension scheme.

Duties include litter picking, emptying bins, minor maintenance and decorating of Council assets, occasional cleaning of public conveniences, weeding and environmental enforcement.

Relevant qualifications are welcome but not essential, as full training and PPE will be provided.

For an application pack, contact the Clerk using the details above.

The deadline for applications is 10th July 2026. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 24th July 2026.

Friends of Probus School

THEPTA at Probus Primary School has now transitioned to FOPS –Friends of Probus School.

The move to FOPS allows not only parents and carers of children at the school to join the committee, but also members of the wider community who would like to support the school and help at events throughout the year.

Our next event is the Summer Fayre on Friday 10th July, from 3:15 pm to 6 pm. Come and enjoy games, a raffle and refreshments while supporting our local school. If you are interested

in volunteering at this event, a sign-up sheet is available in our Facebook FOPS Volunteer Group (you can access this page via the QR code below).

We are always keen to welcome new faces and ideas, whether you can spare a little time or would like to become more involved. If you’d like to find out more about FOPS, or are interested in joining the committee, please email probus.fops@gmail.com.

You can follow us for updates on social media @probusFOPS and join the Facebook group ‘FOPS Volunteers’ to find out about volunteer opportunities (scan the QR code below).

To mark the introduction of FOPS, pupils from Years 2–6 were invited to design a new logo. We were incredibly impressed by the creativity shown and we think the winning design is marvellous. Congratulations to Lorelei, pictured left with her fantastic artwork.

Probus Village Hall

Planning for the future

PROBUS

Village Hall is the heart of our community, providing a vital space for social, recreational and wellbeing activities in a growing village. With increasing housing development and a rising population, demand for the hall is higher than ever, and it is now operating at full capacity.

To ensure the hall continues to serve everyone effectively, the Village Hall Committee is applying to Cornwall Council for a grant to deliver essential infrastructure improvements. This bid, submitted to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) fund, aims to secure investment to safeguard the building and make better use of existing space.

The project focuses on three key improvements: replacing the rear elevation of the ageing roof to protect the building, creating a mezzanine

within the existing rear storeroom to unlock additional usable space, and improving insulation and lighting to increase efficiency and flexibility.

Together, these upgrades will enable the hall to accommodate more activities without extending the building footprint.

Demonstrating community support is essential to the success of our funding application. We invite all Probus residents to learn more about the proposals and share their views by scanning the QR code and answering four short questions. Your feedback will directly strengthen our application and help secure this important investment in the future of our village hall.

A message from Rev. Caroline

DEAR

friends and neighbours, we are now in glorious summer, and I’m reminded of something said to me when I first moved back to Cornwall: “Enjoy the liquid sunshine!”

My childhood memories of Cornwall are filled with blue skies, skylarks overhead, long days on beaches and coves, and reading between dips in the sea. I loved growing up here, and later returning year after year to visit family and walk the Coast Path. After 24 years, we finally completed the Cornish section this May, finishing in Polperro and celebrating with lunch at the Three Pilchards.

We often talk about ‘making memories’, yet there is a real need for us to slow down and savour the moments we are given — whether shared with others or held quietly on our own. Too often we work and work without pausing to enjoy the life we are living.

This past week I had the joy of visiting some of our local schools. One visit included Bishop David of Truro Diocese, who told me about a wonderful presentation he had just witnessed: the head teacher sharing the Godly Play version of the creation story with the children. At the end of all the busyness of creation God rested, and enjoyed all that had been made. We, too, need time to rest and to delight in the fruits of our labour.

Taking time, slowing down, cultivating peace and contentment — these things don’t happen by accident. They take practice. It may feel odd, even self-indulgent, but it is part of being human. We need one another, and we also need space. We need activity, and we need rest. As the ancient poet wrote, ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…’ And later, ’He has made everything beautiful in its time.’ (Ecclesiastes 3:1,2,11 NIV)

Another old saying reminds us to ‘make hay while the sun shines’. Both work and rest matter. Whatever this summer holds for you, may you be richly blessed as you take time both to do and simply to be.

Gras ha kres (grace and peace),

Rev. Caroline Husband

01726 337730 | rector@probusteam.com www.probuschurch.com

Church Services in July

Thu 2nd, noon Holy Communion

Sun 5th, 9:30 am Connect

Sun 12th, 9:30 am Holy Communion

Thu 16th, noon Holy Communion

Sun 19th, 9:30 am Connect

Sun 26th, 9:30 am Holy Communion 4 pm Café Church

Coffee Mornings

Tuesdays 10:30 am–noon

Fridays 8:45 am–10 am

Little Lights

Thursdays 9:30 am–11:30 am

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Probus Youth FC awards

PROBUS Youth FC held their endof-season awards on Saturday 13th June in the Hawkins Arms garden. Each of the seven youth teams presented three awards: Players’ Player, Coaches’ Player and Supporters’ Player. Each year, there are also three awards presented for services to the club. The Mickey Duff Award went to the U8s and parents, the Simon Wilcox Award to Oliver Manuel, and the Tom Kennedy Award to Rob Cannon, who is stepping down as Chair of the Youth committee after ten years in the club, as a coach, Chair and parent. His contribution has been immensely appreciated. In total, £2,400 was raised for the club by the raffle and auction.

Team Players’ Player

Coaches’ Player Supporters’ Player

U8s Johnny Lexi Henry

U11s Toby Tommy Sebastian

U12s Brendon Charlie Albie

U13s Tommy Jem Sonny

U14s Jake Archie Corey

U15s Harry Ashley Michael

U16s Rufus Harry Max

Probus Parish Players

THE2027 pantomime season for Probus Parish Players kicks off with a Launch Night on Saturday 11th July at Probus Village Hall from 6–8 pm.

The event, hosted by this year’s director, Sam Vimes (co-writer of the original script), will involve a variety of interactive activities for potential

performers, including experimenting with scenes and characters, as well as trying out some of this year’s songs.

If performing is not your thing, there are still a huge number of ways to get involved – whether supporting as part of the technical crew, or volunteering at one of their many events throughout the year. Whatever your skill set, there is a place for you with PPP.

They cannot wait to start their frightfully electrifying adventure with you!

Charming Double-Fronted Cottage in the Heart of Probus

A delightful cottage in the heart of Probus, offered with no onward chain. Larger than expected and full of character, the property features a kitchen/breakfast room, utility, wet room, sitting/dining room, two bedrooms and a rear courtyard garden. Just moments from the village centre, this is an appealing home in a sought -after location. Viewing highly recommended. EPC D. Freehold. Council Tax C.

A botanical legacy. A living history.

Discover the rich legacy of plant hunters and horticulturalists at Cornwall’s beloved ‘house of the trees’.

Meet the Artists

By Sarah Hoggett

NOTlong to go now, so be sure to put the dates in your diaries! Probus Art Exhibition runs from Friday 24th July until Sunday 26th and will feature drawings, paintings and prints, photographs and stained glass by local artists.

CAROL BAILEY

Although Carol has been painting on and off for much of her life, it’s only relatively recently that she’s turned her attention to acrylics, having done a short course in Falmouth some 15 years ago.

Carol has painted a wide range of subjects over the years, including landscapes and seascapes, but flowers are currently her favourite – perhaps not surprisingly, as she’s an experienced and enthusiastic flower arranger (she

Most of the artwork that’s on display will be for sale, with a percentage of the money raised going to Probus Parish Church Fund – so as well as getting the chance to pick up a unique piece of original art for your home, you’ll also be supporting a worthwhile local cause.

To whet your appetites, we asked three of the artists who will be contributing to the exhibition to tell us a little bit about themselves, their work and what inspires them.

used to create the flower arrangements in Truro Cathedral and has also taught flower arranging). Rather than still lifes of blooms in vases, she’s more interested in capturing the beauty of individual flowers and their vibrant colours and textures.

Because texture plays such an important part in her work, Carol tends to paint using a palette knife rather than a brush. She also incorporates texture mediums (pastes or gels that are mixed into the acrylic paints) and even sand into her work to create thick, impasto strokes and a granular texture that enhance the subject without detracting from it.

(Photos by Jon Hibberd.)

JOANNA CZLONKOWSKA

Figurative artist Joanna Czlonkowska began her artistic career with a oneyear foundation course in art at St Austell College, which gave her the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of different media. Her work falls into three main strands: flower studies in watercolour (the perfect medium for depicting the translucency of flower petals); vibrant still lifes in soft pastel, like the one shown below; and mixedmedia collages, in which she often incorporates elements cut out of her pastel paintings.

Although they share some of the characteristics of botanical illustrations, Joanna’s flower studies are more painterly and don’t shy away from showing imperfections. Many are painted slightly larger than life size, which gives Joanna the space to examine tiny details close up.

Her pastel still lifes also include flowers, alongside everyday household items such as plates and cups. Here, too, Joanna is just as interested in portraying how a flower changes as it decays as she is in capturing a pristine, flawless bloom.

FOX MILLER

Fox studied illustration at Falmouth University and combines photography and digital illustration to create images that explore the environment in a novel and dynamic way. His subjects include both natural features such as rocks and plant life and man-made structures such as Probus church (right) and HMS Warrior (below). When people feature in his art, they’re shown interacting with the environment (bending over a rockpool or collecting pebbles on a beach, for example) rather than being the subject in their own right.

It’s a long, painstaking process. The first stage is to take multiple panoramic photos of a location, carefully tilting the camera in an arc to capture points of interest and create a warped effect. The best photo is then printed out and traced over using a fineliner, smoothing out any errors on the image caused by the photography method. It’s at this stage that Fox makes critical design decisions about exactly how much detail to include. Finally, he scans the trace and colours the image digitally.

The final image (which Fox describes as a ‘scenic contortion’) appears to be a distortion of reality, but in some ways it replicates the way we actually view things: the human field of view is necessarily limited, so when we’re looking at a building, for example, we instinctively turn our head or tilt it back to view something high up. Fox’s illustrations translate this movement onto the two-dimensional surface

of the paper, creating energetic works in which the subject almost seems to move and pulsate with life.

(Photos by Jon Hibberd.)

DAVE HANDCOCK

Dave always had a flair for art, even as a youngster, but turned down the chance to go to art school. It wasn’t until he retired some 15 years ago that he began to devote himself seriously to painting.

His subjects are the landscapes and seascapes of Cornwall and, like many artists, he is inspired by the quality of the light here. Skies and clouds are a particular favourite – especially stormy skies, as in the painting of Holywell Bay seen from the sand dunes shown below.

Dave works in acrylics, partly because they dry quickly and partly for the way they can be used to create texture in a painting. He usually works from photos these days, sometimes combining elements from different shots, and he’s not averse to changing the composition to get a better painting or even inventing details that aren’t in the actual scene.

Dave paints every day if possible and loves the way it’s possible to get so engrossed. ‘You can lose yourself

when you’re painting’, he says. ‘Three hours can go by and it seems like no more than three minutes.’

(Photos by Jon Hibberd.)

A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS

17 JULY 2026

An unforgettable evening of live musical theatre, featuring acclaimed vocalists and piano performing some of the stage's most beloved songs.

Trudgian Farm Shop

Secretaries: To publicise your meetings or events, let us know well in advance and we will include details here.

The contact details for all groups/clubs/ societies can be found on page 10.

Key: PVH = Probus Village Hall. PCC = Probus Comrades Club.

Acoustic Night Upstairs: Last Monday of the month at PCC, starting at 7:30 pm.

Badminton Club: PVH, 8 pm every Monday.

Bookworms Book Club: 7 pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Get in touch for details of the venue and book to be discussed.

Breakfast Club: Monday 20th July, 9 am at Griggs Restaurant. Everyone welcome.

Coffee ‘n’ Chat: Every Tuesday morning from 10 am to noon at Probus Church. Open to everyone, young and old, church-goer or not.

Friendship Group: MHA Communities Cornwall is open to folk 55+ on the 1st Thursday monthly from 10 am to noon at PVH.

Luncheon Club: MHA Communities Cornwall is open to folk 55+ on alternate Wednesdays from noon to 2 pm at PVH. The next lunches are on Wednesday 8th and 22nd July and 5th and 19th August.

Mid Cornwall Wood Turners Club:

Meet the first Tuesday of every month 7–9:30 pm with demonstrations and competitions. Training nights on the third Tuesday of the month at PVH.

Mobile library: Next visits is on Friday 10th July at PVH car park between 11:30 am and 12:15 pm.

Pickleball Club: Fridays 7:30–10:30 pm, Sundays 6:30–9:30 pm, PVH.

Probus Club of Probus: Thursday 16th July 10 am for 10:30 am coffee meeting with guest speaker Dave Harris talking about policing the miners’ strike. Followed on Thursday 23rd July by a guided walk and pub lunch in the St Agnes area.

Probus Knit and Natter Group: Every Wednesday 10 am at PCC.

Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH.

Probus Parish Council: Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Next meeting is on 15th July at 7 pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend and are given 15 minutes public participation. www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk.

Probus Pedallers: Leave from the surgery every Sunday at 9 am. The more leisurely group leaves at 10 am.

Probus Walking Group: Every Wednesday, 9 am or 9:30 am start. Every Friday for shorter walks, starting at 10 am. New members always welcome.

CHSW:

Children’s Hospice South

West’s ‘Ride for Precious Lives’ returns 9–11th July 2027. Cyclists ride 200 miles between the charity’s three hospices, raising vital funds for local families. Only 110 places are available, with early-bird entry and fundraising commitments required. Details via QR code.

ARTS & CULTURE

There’s no slowing down the Duchy in July... Enjoy vintage vehicle rallies, pasty demos, craft stalls, raft races and dancing in the streets. While marches and parades bring extra colour to the season, for little ones, the hunt is on to spot Denzel the Hedgehog, who’s loose on the streets of Truro!

Q Stithians Show

Monday 13 July. A traditional taste of rural life, with a lively, up-to-date atmosphere, Stithians Show has something for everybody; displays and demonstrations, animals, a fairground, vintage vehicles, food and crafts and a great selection of shopping. The Show also hosts a terrific line-up of live music. www.stithians.show

Q Truro Pride

Saturday 18 July. Pride returns to Truro bringing colour, music and a strong sense of community. The parade, family activities and live performances offer a joyful celebration of inclusion, with local groups and charities joining together to show support for LGBTQ+ people across the Duchy. It’s a day that welcomes everyone, whether you’re marching, cheering from the sidelines or simply soaking up the atmosphere. cornwallpride.org

Q Charlestown Regatta

Saturday 25th to 31st July. Charlestown Regatta offers an exciting familyfriendly programme of entertainment, including live music, competitions, pasty demonstrations, craft stalls, raft races, a fun triathlon, children’s sports, the Grand Carnival and Flora dance procession, Regatta Rocks and much more! charlestownregatta.org

Q Truro’s Denzel Trail

27th July to 30th August. Our spikey friend dear old Denzel the Hedgehog is once again on the loose in Truro! Take part in the exciting trail and see if you can spot Denzel around the city. A great way to explore while keeping little ones entertained! www.visittruro.org.uk

WHAT’S HAPPENING WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE HAWKINS? AT THE

HAWKINS?

NGLAND GAMES

gland games will be shown regardless k off times. We will be open and will open for any England game. Normal TV screens plus a large TV

GAMES

Any other World Cup Games will be shown however between the times of 6pm and 9pm they will be shown without sound as this is our dinner service and we want everyone to be able to

their time at the pub.

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Local sport

Probus Bowling Club THIS

month marks the conclusion of both the CDL and Triples leagues. While results in the CDL have placed us towards the lower end of the table, our Triples team remains comfortably in the top half. Regrettably, the ladies were unable to continue in competition due to low numbers. Although several new members have joined, further recruitment remains a priority for the club – see following page.

We look ahead to Probus Fun Week, during which the club is pleased to serve as a venue for some of the activities.

Probus FC and Reserves

BYthe time you read this our preseason will already be under way with an open session at the field on the 25th June. Training will continue every Tuesday and Thursday throughout July, with friendlies booked as follows:

21st July – Goonhavern Firsts Home

28th July – tbc

4th August – Goonhavern Res Home

7th August – St Stephens Away

14th August – Perranwell Away

22nd August – Tyrone Farley Memorial Home.

There will only be one senior team this season so competition for places will be fierce. The team will be managed by last season’s reserve team managers, Ben Hall and Mark Orrell.

On the 22nd August there will be a memorial game in honour of club stalwart Tyrone Farley. This will be an Over 35s team taking on the younger First Team. It promises to be a great day with lots going on, so please keep an eye on next month’s edition and social media for more information.

Also the club desperately needs sponsorship for kit and matchballs. If you think you can help, no matter the amount, please contact club secretary Graham Smith on 07968 478970.

Grampound Road

Cricket Club

Congratulations to GRCC’s Ravi Karunarathna, who scored the fastest recorded century for Grampound Road Cricket Club on 10th June against St Austell. 100 runs in 45 balls – 8 fours, 9 sixes. A brilliant T20 performance!

WOMEN’S and Girls’ Softball Cricket at Grampound Road CC, 7–8pm every Monday evening. Year 7 upwards –no upper age limit! Beginners are very welcome – come along and give it a go! Contact Sarah Fox – womenandgirls@ grampoundroadcc.co.uk

Club Sponsorship: We have several sponsorship opportunities available –matchball, hoarding, social media links and much more. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Gavin Richards on gavinsrichards65@btinternet.com

Grampound Road

Cricket Club

All scorecards from league matches can be viewed on our Play-Cricket website: https://grcc.play-cricket.com

2026 Season:

Home matches up to the end of July are as follows …