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British Legion - Boconnoc Branch British Legion | Edit Contact: Chairman: Bill Needs, Phone: 01208 872884, Email, Website Your local branch of the national ex service organisation. We hold an annual meeting to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal and other events during the year. The annual Remembrance Day Parade takes place on alternate years at St. Veep or Boconnoc Church.

Mid Fowey Community Broadband Broadband Service | Edit , pl220nt. Contact: Alistair Banks, Email, Website, Map The east side of the Fowey and Lerryn rivers use 01208-87XXXX phone numbers, and PenPol too, all coming from the exchange at Lostwithiel. The line lengths are very long, and the DSL broadband support is terrible, or unobtainable - and due to the physics of copper phone lines, will remain so for the foreseeable future. So a few business users have come together to install a wireless broadband network, bringing the DSL services available in Golant (based off the Fowey exchange) to our users. We're getting 2Mbps Internet service, and typically 32Mbps between ourselves! This service is run by the community, for community business users. The installation costs are too expensive to be for everyone, but for those of us who _need_ to be connected, it's worth it!

Church of England Churches Church of England | Edit Boconnoc, St Veep & St Winnow. Website There are three churches near Lerryn where there are services on most Sundays. For more information, please click on the word "Website" above this message to view our main webpage.

Lerryn School Education | Edit , Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0QA. Contact: David Vipond, Phone: 01208872620, Map

Friends of Boconnoc Church Friends of Boconnoc Church | Edit c/o The Chairman, Michael Lynch, Kingston Mill, Couch's Mill, Lostwithiel, PL22 0NH. Contact: Mike Baker, Phone: 01208872281 Friends of Boconnoc Church (FOBC) is a registered charity whose aims are to support the parish church of Boconnoc, and in particular help maintain its fabric. FOBC organises fundraising events of various types including concerts, get-togethers and Songs of Praise.

Friends of St Winnow Church Friends of St Winnow Church | Edit Contact: Chairman: Susan Edward-Collins, Phone: 01208 821282, Email The Friends all share a love of the historic Church of St Winnow, set as it is in such a beautiful position. Through various fund raising and social events during the year The Friends are able to help the PCC with a number of conservation and innovative projects e.g. the long awaited new toilet! For more details please contact the Membership Secretary, Frances Stephens on 01208 872393

Friends of the Fowey Estuary Friends of the Fowey Estuary | Edit Contact: Mick Hill, Phone: 01208-871027, Website Friends of the Fowey Estuary was formed in 1999 to provide a focus for voluntary activities for the conservation of the Estuary. A wide range of recreational, educational and conservation activities are undertaken, often in conjunction with the Fowey Estuary Partnership and other conservation groups. Our membership is open to local residents, sailors, fisherman, walkers, artists, bird-watchers, naturalists, cyclists, holiday makers and everyone who is interested in the care and wellbeing of the Fowey estuary. We have an active educational and social programme. Please see our website for more information by clicking on the link above. Contact Mick Hill, Membership Secretary on 01208 871027

Ladies' Dining Club Ladies' Dining Club | Edit Lerryn. Contact: Ros Hawken, Phone: 01208 872999 Over ten years ago, four Lerryn residents thought that it would be a good idea for like-minded ladies to sample together the food delights of Cornwall. The first outing, for 14 Lerryn ladies, was to the Tiapan restaurant in Fowey. We go out three or four times a year to a variety of restaurants and we take it in turn to organise the outings. To find out more, contact Ros Hawken on 01208 872999

LAGS - Lerryn Ageing Gentlemen's Society LAGS | Edit Contact: Rob Briggs, Phone: 01208 872093, Email We are an informal group of "Gentlemen", all over 18, who organise events which have included trips to Hostelries, the Theatre, Distilleries, River Excursions and the like, usually with an opportunity for sustenance: pasties, pub meals, etc. There are no membership fees and the only condition is that you agree to organise an event when your turn comes round (every 3 years or so). If you wish to be put on the membership list, please contact Rob on 01208 872093.

Lerryn Area Minibus Association LAMA | Edit Contact: Ann Henderson, Phone: 01208 873428, Email, Website The village has its own minibus, run on a voluntary basis for the use of local residents. Click on the WEBSITE link above for current timetables and hire charges. On our WEBSITE page, you will also find more information about the work of the bus, and the voluntary committee that administers and fund-raises for it.

Lerryn & District Produce Association Lerryn & District Produce Assoc | Edit Contact: Peter Bucknell or Brian Philp , Phone: 01503 220215 The Association was formed by a group of enthusiastic local gardeners during 1949 and the Annual Show has been held on the first Saturday in August since that time. From the start the Show has been organised in conjunction with the Lerryn Women’s Institute who are responsible for the cookery classes and we are fortunate to have many entries from local children, including superb photographic entries from Lerryn School. Various fund-raising events have been held in support of village causes, including Garden Visits, Quizzes, Lectures with Slides, Bingo and Whist Drives. Now the main events are the May Plant Sale and Coffee Morning together with the Annual Show. We need our young and older residents to help this important part of village life to continue. Come and join us. The Annual Subscription is only £1 Contact - Peter Bucknell (Chair) or Brian Philp (Vice) 01503 220215 or 01208 873169

Lerryn Art Group Lerryn Art Group | Edit Contact: Stuart, Phone: 01208 873312, Email Meeting alternate Tuesdays in the Memorial Hall, 11am until 4pm. Its objective is to provide a friendly, supportive environment for the learning and practice of painting, drawing and allied arts. While members are encouraged to follow their own interests, there are Tutors and DVD demonstrations on a regular basis. An exhibition of paintings is held each year in August in the Drill Hall, kindly made available by Bill Needs. Currently our membership is fully subscribed.

Lerryn Film Club Lerryn Film Club | Edit Paul Weatherhogg, Trelinhay. · Lerryn Film Club is a Private Members' Club, whose main object is to promote the enjoyment of films by its members. · Membership is open to anyone over the age of 18, on payment of the current subscription. · Films are shown in Lerryn Memorial Hall on the third Saturday of each month from September to April. · New members welcome, please contact the Membership Secretary on 01208 871430

Lerryn Memorial Hall Lerryn Memorial Hall | Edit Lerryn, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0QB. Map Originally built in 1926 as a village institute, the previous hall was extended in the late 1950s and dedicated to all those from the village who gave their lives in the First and Second World Wars. The hall was always the centre of Lerryn village life but by the end of the 20th century had become somewhat dilapidated. It was therefore decided to raise funds for a complete rebuild in time for the new millennium. Under the leadership of Francis Allfrey this was achieved using funds raised by the people of Lerryn and by outside funding. In June 2000 the hall was reopened by the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall and re-dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives and continues to be known as the Memorial Hall. The new building includes a snooker room with a full sized snooker table, a large hall with a stage for performances, a well equipped kitchen and three store rooms and also has an upstairs committee room. It is licensed for public performances. In the main hall is a projector and screen for showing films, stage lights and stage curtains and plenty of chairs and tables. As well as film presentations the hall is used on a regular basis for Pantomimes and Revues and other public performances, for the Lerryn Parent and Toddler Group, Short Mat Bowls Competitions, Yoga classes, Lerryn W.I. meetings, Lerryn Art Group, Lerryn Produce Association, Jumble sales, various committee meetings and for parties and weddings. Our Memorial Hall is an amenity of which we are all proud ! To book the Hall please ring Helen Pearce on 01208 872633. Charges are as follows: £6/hour for the use of the main hall, £3/hour for the use of the projector and £4/hour for the use of the committee room.

Lerryn Parent and Toddler Group Lerryn Parent and Toddler Group | Edit Contact: Rachel Brown, Phone: 01208 871213 The group meets in the Memorial Hall on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9.00am to 12 noon. A large selection of toys are available for the children and activities include play and crafts. Session costs are: £1 for under 12 months and £1.80 for over 12 months to school age. Tea and coffee are available for parents. The group usually arranges one or two outings during the year. Call Rachel for further information.

Lerryn Players Lerryn Players | Edit Contact: Ann Henderson, Chair, Phone: 01208 873428, Email LERRYN PLAYERS We use local talent to put on shows, usually in the Memorial Hall in Lerryn. We do a pantomime most Christmases (Oh, yes, we do!) and sometimes we also produce informal revue evenings in the Spring and early Summer. See the website calendar for dates of forthcoming productions. Because we are a registered charity, we have been able more than once to access grant money to set up drama training opportunities for our junior members. We always welcome new members – to act, write, sing, dance, stage manage, direct, help with costumes, make props and scenery, share the admin on the committee … all that fun for only £1 a year membership! Contact the Secretary on 01208 873738.

Short Mat Bowls Lerryn Short Mat Bowls | Edit Contact: Martin Boraston, Phone: 01208 872329 Short Mat Bowls at Lerryn Memorial Hall on Thursdays from 7pm to 9pm. Any age welcome. Adults £2 Children 50p. Come and have a go ! Refreshments provided

LERRYN SNOOKER CLUB Lerryn Snooker Club | Edit Contact: Paul Weatherhogg, Phone: 01208 873621 LERRYN SNOOKER CLUB • One full size table located in the Snooker Room in Lerryn Memorial Hall • Junior Membership available to young persons (Aged 14 to 17) £4. 00 per annum • Full Membership available to persons aged 18 and over £7.50 per annum • Pay meter for table lights - £1.00 per ½ hour • 2 teams entered in League competitions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays • Annual knockout competitions for Snooker and Billiards • Visitors welcome, accompanied by a member • New members welcome : Contact Paul Weatherhogg, 01208 873621

Lerryn Women's Institute Lerryn Women's Institute | Edit Contact: Ann Gibbons, Phone: 01208 873434, Email Lerryn WI meets on the first Wednesday of each month in Lerryn Memorial Hall at 7.15pm. Meetings are usually short but lively, followed by an invited speaker. Topics are wide ranging. For instance, we've had Wine Tasting, Local Marine Coastal Biology, Newquay Zoo, Shelterbox and Chelsea Flower Show, to name but a few. So it's not just "how to make a brooch out of beechnut husks" or "who can bake the best cake"! There are fantastic opportunities for members to be sponsored for a huge range of residential courses and local education courses. We have fun outings and lots of projects. Please email or phone for more details - or just come along to one of the meetings. Visitors are very welcome and, although we would love to extend our membership, you won't be put under any pressure to join!

LERRYN YOGA CIRCLE LERRYN YOGA CIRCLE | Edit Phone: 01208 873621. Yoga means health and happiness through Stress Relief. Come and join us in Lerryn Memorial Hall for some gentle exercise and breathing practice, and discover your centre of wellness. We practise Hatha Yoga for one and a half hours on Mondays from 1.30.p.m. and Tuesdays from 7.30.p.m. It is advisable to wear loose clothing, and to bring a mat, blanket/sleeping bag to add to your comfort when lying down for relaxation.The cost is £2.50 per session. Visitors and Beginners are always welcome. Contact 01208 873621.

Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch | Edit Contact: Jim Kelly, Co-ordinator, Phone: 01208 873837 Your local Neighbourhood Watch Team is a link between the Community and the Police. If you have an emergency where you feel threatened, witness an accident or see suspicious activity do not hesitate to call 999 immediately. In other cases where you may be unsure or unhappy about someone's behaviour then please contact one of the Neighbourhood Watch Team who will advise you what actions you can take or report the situation for you. The members of the Team are: Jim Kelly, Co-ordinator David St John Keith Rooker Mike Baker Rob Briggs Any one of the team will be able to help so please contact the nearest one to you. Alternatively you can report criminal activity to PCSO Tom Barnes at Looe Police Station on 08452 777444

Parish Council, Boconnoc Parish Council, Boconnoc | Edit Contact: Chairman c/o Boconnoc Estate Office, Phone: 01208 872507

Parish Council, St Veep Parish Council, St Veep | Edit Contact: Ken Hoskin, Chairman, Phone: 01208 872069, Email Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month in the Red Store, Lerryn at 7.30pm EXCEPT on the dates when the tides are too high for access, in which case the meetings will take place in the Committee Room of the Memorial Hall. The Public may attend these meetings and there is an opportunity within the meeting for public participation. Morley Tubb, Parish Clerk: 01726 870210

Parish Council, St Winnow Parish Council, St Winnow | Edit Contact: Eric Baker, Chairman, Phone: 01208 872132, Email Meetings are held every other month on the first Tuesday of that month and commence at 8pm. November, January & March meetings are held in the Red Store, Lerryn May, July & September meetings are held in St Saviours Church, Lostwithiel The Public may attend meetings and there is an opportunity within the meeting for public participation. Morley Tubb, Parish Clerk: 01726 870210

Red Store Red Store | Edit Contact: Pru Cornwall - Bookings Secretary, Phone: 01208 873488 The Red Store was for many years an old riverside grain warehouse before it fell into disuse. It has been much painted and photographed over the years and like the stepping stones is symbolic of Lerryn! It was purchased by the Parish Councils of St Veep and St Winnow and has recently been sensitively refurbished using conservation techniques. This work was grant funded. This is now a community building which provides two craft workshops on the first floor and the lower floor (Gallery) is available for hire as follows: Hourly Rate: £5/hour or part thereof IT Equipment: £3/hour One Day: £25/day 8am to 10pm Week: £150 for 7 Days Contact the Booking Secretary for further details.

RIVER LERRYN YACHT SQUADRON RIVER LERRYN YACHT SQUADRON | Edit A very small village organisation formed 21 years ago to encourage boating on the Lerryn and Fowey rivers. With no constitution, rules, regulations, subscriptions, fees, funds or premises, it consists solely of a committee of eight members who organise two boating events on the river each year. The committee meets irregularly at The Ship Inn to discuss, with adequate lubrication, the complexities of organising the world famous British Seagull Outboard Motor Race around Christmas time and the “Summer Solstice” event in mid-summer. Any money raised is donated to the RNLI, village organisations and local charities. For more info check the Calendar pages nearer the date.

RNLI - Lostwithiel & District Branch RNLI - Lostwithiel & District Branch | Edit Contact: Secretary, Phone: 01208 871430 , Email, Website The local branch of the RNLI is lively, active and well supported by the folk in Lerryn and the surrounding area. The Branch organises a programme of fundraising events locally, some in Lerryn, and these have proved very popular. Watch the Calendar on this website for details. Invariably the AGM with a guest speaker is held in the Lerryn Memorial Hall around April each year. The RNLI, and particularly the lads and lasses who man the lifeboats in all weather conditions, are grateful for the support provided by our community. We look forward to your continued participation in Branch activities. For further information and details of membership please contact our Secretary on: 01208 871430

Salsacise Salsacise | Edit Lerryn. Contact: Ros Hawken, Phone: 01208 872999 We meet every Monday in the Lerryn Memorial Hall from 7.45 until 8.45 pm. The cost of each session is £3.00. We exercise with Salsa music and moves. The classes led by Sarah Beswick are great fun! For further information, contact Ros Hawken on 01208 872999.

Tuesday Club Tuesday Club | Edit Lerryn. Contact: Penny Philp, Phone: 01208 873169 The Tuesday Club started over 35 years ago as a Young Wives Group for the parishes of St Veep and St Winnow. As the years went by and we all got older, it was decided to rename the group as the Tuesday Club. The group welcomes women of all ages to the monthly meetings held on the last Tuesday of each month (except July, August and Decemebr). There is no formal membership or annual subscription but a charge is made to cover the cost of hiring the hall etc. We have speakers and demonstrators covering a variety of subjects and we also visit gardens and places of interest. If you would like more information, please phone Penny Philp on 01208 873169.

Whitecross & District Gardening Club Whitecross & District Gardening Club | Edit Whitecross Village Hall. Contact: Sue Watts, Chairman, Phone: 01208-871513, Email Whitecross & District Gardening Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at Whitecross Village Hall. It is a lively friendly club with 84 members enjoying a wide and varied programme throughout the year. Speakers often bring a range of specialist plants which are for sale after their talk, whilst we enjoy a chat and a cup of tea or coffee. In December the Village Hall is transformed for the Christmas Party, a special event, where we enjoy a delicious meal together with our partners in a warm friendly atmosphere. February & March sees us swapping seeds, encouraging each other to grow new plants and divide old favourites for our annual sale held in May. This year the sale was held at Hall Farm, courtesy of Gavin and Margaret Shakerley, and a great time was had by all! During the summer we arrange garden visits and outings. We think you will agree this is pretty good value for £7 a year membership. As a group who share a love of and an interest in plants and gardening we are keen to support young people and we have agreed a Bursary Award to help anyone who is undertaking or about to embark on training in horticulture. If this applies to you, or you know of anyone who fits the bill, then we would love to hear from you. Our 2009/2010 programme is available from the end of August. (See also Website Calendar) Any enquiries about the Club or Bursary Award to Sue Watts on 01208-871513 or Sue Pearce 01503-220540

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