Wednesday 24th December 2014

• A full church was welcomed by Revd Tony Windross for the annual Crib Service. Over 30 local children helped to act out the Nativity story as produced by the Worship Team. A tray for donations was made available for the Salvation Army and a collection of gifts was made for delivery to the Women’s Refuge at Truro.

Friday 12th December 2014

• A successful Mulled Wine Evening, at which nearly 60 people attended, was held at at West End House, by kind invitation of Tricia and Keith Cozens, where Christmas drinks & Nibbles, Bring and Buy and Christmas Crafts raised £262.

Saturday 6th December 2014

• The lighting of the village Christmas Tree took place during the evening, following which tose attending went to the church for mince pies and to join in singing of some popular carols.

Thursday 5th December 2014

• The 9th birthday of the Week St. Mary Community Web Site. Thank you everybody for making it such a success.

Friday 5th December 2014

• The Parish Hall Committee would like to thank everybody who supported the Christmas BINGO and Draw event, especially those kind people who so generously donated Raffle prizes. The event raised over £1,000 towards hall funds.

Thursday 4th December 2014

• Revd Tony Windross was inducted as Rector of Week St Mary Circle of Parishes by Bishop Chris in front of a church full of friends and parishioners, with backing by our own church choir. Following the service a full spread of food kept the congregation from starving!

Friday 21st November 2014

• Congratulations on the birth of a 6lb 14oz baby girl to Tom Spettigue and Jessica Couch.

Thursday 11th November 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of 92yr old Stephen Garrard. A veteran who celebrated his 22nd birthday while helping to hold Pegasus Bridge in 1944. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 8th November 2014

• The Methodist Sunday School Room was full of well-wishers to help Brenda Crocker-White celebrate her 80th birthday (9th Dec). A busy band of helpers kept the tea coming and a lovely spread of food was enjoyed by all. To a round of "Happy Birthday" Brenda cut her birthday cake.

Thursday 23rd October 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Ivor F Barriball. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Monday 6th October 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of John Dennis. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Sunday 5th October 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of our dear friend Hilda Axford. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Tuesday 23rd September 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Revd. Dr. David Clarke. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Monday 22nd September 2014

• The Revel Hunt was one of the largest gatherings for many years with 25 horses and riders gathered in The Square. In the evening the Harvest Festival was this year held in the Methodist Chapel where a good crowd attended. Alisha, the Harvest Queen, pulled the winning ticket from the drum to see who won the "Quilt" made and donated to the Parish Hall to raise money towards the new boiler. It was won by Sally Palmer and the runner-up "Lap Quilt" was won by Angela O'Conner.

Sunday 21st September 2014

• The Revel's Evensong service was held in the parish church, conducted by the Revd Robert Thewsey, Rural Dean, with the sermon read by Alistair "Ali" Harper. The congregation was small but supportive of the service.

Saturday 20th September 2014

• The sun shone brightly for the annual Revel celebrations which saw the new Revel Queen and attendants conveyed to the Church for the crowning ceremony by the retiring queen, before going to the Parish Hall where a wide range of stalls were assembled in the Car Park. The Revel tea saw, as usual, a fine spread of food.

Friday 19th September 2014

• Congratulations to Anna & Tom Willoughby on the birth of their son, Lucas.

Sunday 24th August 2014

• A formal announcement has been made by The Bishop of Truro, the Rt. Rev'd Tim Thornton, that the new imcumbent of St. Mary's Church, Week St. Mary is to be the Revd Tony Windross. We look forward to welcoming Tony and his wife Pat to the village.

Saturday-Monday 26th-28th July 2014

• The World War One Exhibition in Week St Mary parish church attracted over 350 people and raised the magnificent sum of £900 from donations and refreshments, this to be shared equally between the church and "Combat Stress".

Wednesday 9th July 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Sylvia Johnstone. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Sunday 29th June 2014

• Linda's Open Garden attracted over 100 people from both within and outside the village. A successful raffle, ample drinks and refreshments of cream teas and a cake stall resulted in a total collection of £715 for Church Funds. Linda would like to thank all her 'helpers' and everyone who came to support this event.

Saturday 31st May 2014

• Congratulations to Hilda, Wendy, Nicola and Linda (3 Axfords and a Cobbledick) and all who kindly sponsored them on their Tamar Lake " Night Walk" for the North Devon Hospice. Linda says: "We were delighted that our team has with Gift aid raised £1,000." All money raised on the night by some 362 walkers is going towards the building of "The Longhouse" in Holsworthy, where patients from Holsworthy and surrounding areas will be able to access a much needed range of care and support without the need to travel to Barnstaple.

Sunday 25th May 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Andrea Middleton. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 19th April 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Vanessa Reed (neé Orchard). Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Tuesday 8th April 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Suzanne Hoppé. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Monday 17th February 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Audrey Goodman. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Wednesday 12th February 2014

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Christopher Jordan. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

January 2014 

• The Christmas Eve crib service took £223.21 in the collection, this has been sent on to the Salvation Army. Many thanks to all who gave so generously. The mulled wine evening held before Christmas made £209.30 - thanks to all those who attended.

 Tuesday 24th December 2013

• Over fifty people attended Midnight Mass at Week St Mary Church Rev Rob Dickenson conducted Holy Communion supported by Week St Mary Church Choir.

Tuesday 24th December 2013

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Pam Hills of Week St. Mary. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Tuesday 24th December 2013 

• The church was full on Christmas Eve for the new-style Crib Service when some thirty children dressed up to take part in the Nativity tableau. A tray for donations was made available for the Salvation Army and a car load of gifts was delivered to the Women’s Refuge at Truro for families finding themselves made homeless at Christmas this year.

Tuesday 18th December 2013

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of John Metaxas, formerly of Fuchsia Cottage, of Week St. Mary. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Tuesday 17th December 2013

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Lesley Horrell of Week St. Mary. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Friday 6th December 2013

• The Parish Hall Committee would like to thank everybody who supported the Christmas BINGO and Draw event, especially those kind people who so generously donated Raffle prizes. Together with a room raffle, teas and the auction of a wonderful cake made and donated by Lorain Sachs, the event raised a magnificent £1,007.20 towards hall funds.

Thursday 5th December 2013

• The 8th birthday of the Week St. Mary Community Web Site. Thank you everybody for making it such a success.

Tuesday 3rd December 2013

• It is with great sadness I have to report the passing of Roy Cobbledick, husband of my sister (co-owner of this website) Linda. Roy was aged just 68 years. Roy fought his illness so bravely for over 11 years. My deepest sympathy is extended to my sister Linda and all Roy's family. A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Roy will take place on Saturday 14th December 2013, 2pm at St. Mary's Church, Week St. Mary, followed by refreshments in the Methodist Chapel.

Saturday 16th November 2013 

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Arthur Kinsman of Week St. Mary, just 16 days before his 93rd birthday. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Sunday 10th November 2013

• Over 50 people gathered for the brief service held at the War Memorial to remember the fallen. The following service was held in the chapel.

Monday 7th October 2013

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Margaret Bolt neé Marks, formerly of Week St. Mary. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Monday 21st September 2013

• The annual Harvest Festival gathering took place in the church this year. A well attended Village Harvest Festival raised £366.62 for WaterAid on Revel Monday. All of it was Gift aided so a further £95 can be collected by Water Aid. Thank you to everyone who came, organised, bought, sold and fed at the event and special thanks to Isabelle Colwill for playing the organ.

Saturday 21st September 2013

• Like last year the damp weather held off all afternoon to allow the Revel procession to assemble on the lower village green before moving into the church for the Revel Queen crowning ceremony. Afterwards the procession moved to the Parish Hall where a selection of fund-raising events took place before enjoying a lavish Revel tea in the Hall. 

September 2013

• Jeff Roberts celebrated 30 years as Postmaster to Week St. Mary and 10 years previously at Tresmeer. A surprise luncheon took place at Bude Golf Club where Jeff was presented with gifts to celebrate serving the community for 40 years. A framed picture was presented to Jeff by Luke Francis, the Bude Post Master.

Saturday 10th August 2013

• Another highly successful Safari Supper was held by Week St Mary Church on 10th August. Over 100 people attended the five separate venues for a sumptuous five course meal, which proved as popular as ever and raised over £900 for church funds.

Sunday 30th June 2013

• Linda & Roy Cobbledick's Open Garden attracted some 90 people from both within and outside the village. A successful raffle, ample drinks and refreshments of cream teas and strawberries resulted in a total collection in excess of £565 for Church Funds. Linda & Roy would like to thank everyone for supporting this event.

Sunday 28th April 2013

• Following the Church Service a presentation was made by Hilda Axford, to John Hopkinson, to mark his final session as church organist after playing for over 10 years at most of the Services, Open Days and Choir practices. Those assembled joined John in sharing a cake (complete with an edible church organ on top!). Hilda also presented John with a cheque for £500, collected by his many well-wishers.

Sunday 21st April 2013

• A large crowd gathered in the Chapel for a Community Cornish Cream Tea which was also a celebration of Rev David Clarke’s 80th birthday.

April 2013

• Nora Jewell has been presented with a bouquet of flowers from the organiser of the Rotary Overseas Project Team for her colourful bedspreads and baby wear that has been sent to the family medical centre in Gjakova in the Republic of Kosova.

Sunday 7th April 2013

• There was a full church to celebrate the contribution of Revd Rob and Sue Dickenson to the life of the Week St. Mary Circle of Parishes. This was Rob's last official service, followed by a bring and share luncheon in the Parish Hall. Now on holiday until his official retirement on 1st May when he takes up a part-time Diocesan appointment as Bishop’s Advisor for the development and management of self-supporting ordained ministry across the Diocese.

Saturday 6th April 2013 

• Revd Rob & Sue celebrated their Ruby Wedding Anniversary with a family christening and an evenings entertainment. Congratulations to them both.

Saturday 30th March 2013

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Catherine 'Freda' Marcham. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Wednesday 13th March 2013

• It is with pleasure we announce the arrival of a baby son to Lucinda & Stephen Tilley.

February 2013

• WSM Football Club would like to thank everyone who supported the Race Night and the Big Breakfast back in November we raised a fantastic sum of £724.00 which owing to the weather on that weekend was a staggering amount.

Saturday 19th January 2013

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Linda Rowe. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Wednesday 9th January 2013

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Bernice Warneford. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Monday 24th December 2012

• Over sixty people attended Midnight Mass at Week St Mary Church Rev Rob Dickenson conducted Holy Communion supported by Week St Mary Church Choir. Lesley Booker and Linda Cobbledick read the lessons and John Hopkinson played the organ.

Monday 24th December 2012 

• The church was filled to capacity on Christmas Eve for the Crib Service when some thirty children dressed up to take part in the Nativity tableau. A further 15 children carried the crib figures at the end of their Journey to this year’s Crib scene set up in the doorway to the old Rood Loft Steps beside the St Johns Chapel. £262.41 was collected for the Salvation Army and a car load of gifts was delivered to the Women’s Refuge at Truro for families finding themselves made homeless at Christmas this year.

Sunday 23rd December 2012 

• The Community Christmas Carol Service held on Sunday 23rd December was a great community event which was very well attended and followed by mince pies, tea and coffee. The collection raised the splendid sum of £205 for NCH `Action for Children`.

Thursday 20th December 2012 

• Toute Ensemble Concert at Week St Mary Church was enjoyed by a good number, including a tasty Tudor themed supper with mulled wine and cider. The evening raised £135 for church funds.

Sunday 9th December 2012 

• It was announced that Revd Canon Rob Dickenson will retire as parish priest as from 1st May 2013. 

Sunday 9th December 2012 

• A small but enthusiastic congregation enjoyed the Songs of Praise service in the parish church, led by Sue Dickenson with Joh on the organ and the choir in attendance.

December 2012 

• At a United Benefice Service a total of £182.20 was collected and forwarded to the charity "Toilet Twinning". Further information can be found on the charity’s web site.

Wednesday 5th December 2012 

• The 7th birthday of the Week St. Mary Community Web Site. Thank you everybody for making it such a success.

Friday 30th November 2012

• The Parish Hall Committee would like to thank everybody who supported the Christmas BINGO and Draw event, especially those kind people who so generously donated Raffle prizes. The event raised a grand total of £600 for hall funds.

Friday 16th November 2012

• Having travelled to Sidney Sussex College Cambridge the previous day, Revd Rob and Sue Dickenson took part in a choral service of dedication of the three wedding kneelers each of which had been beautifully crafted in fine needle-point by John Hopkinson, Judith Taylor and Linda Cobbledick.

Friday 16th November 2012

• David Clarke would like to thank everybody who attended or otherwise supported "The Third Annual Musical Evening" and helped to raise the magnificent sum of £400 in aid of Help for Heroes and the Methodist Chapel.

Sunday 11th November 2012

• Over 60 people gathered for the brief service held at the War Memorial. as Dick Sowerby laid the poppy wreaths, to remember the fallen. The following service was held in the chapel.

Saturday 10th November 2012

• The children of Week St. Mary invited everyone to a high tea to raise money for Children In Need. The event was a great success and was well-supported by young and old alike. The magnificent sum of £362.54 was raised for the event.

October 2012

• The house to house collection during October for "ACTION FOR CHILDREN" raised the sum of £380.77 including Gift Aid contributions. This money is used to support the programmes Action for Children run in the south west to help children and young people reach their full potential.

Saturday 15th September 2012

• There was no rain although the sun stayed hidden for most of the afternoon. As usual a good crowd followed the Royal procession from this years starting point, Lower Green, into the parish church for the crowning of the new Revel Queen, Molly Mees. After the ceremony the royal party led the way out to the Parish Hall where a series of stalls were laid out around the car park, enticing all to part with their money to help boost the Revel funds. A well-attended tea was available inside the parish hall with a marvellous selection of savoury and sweet foods. In the evening a Silent Auction was held in the parish hall.

Sunday 5th August 2012 

• A small but appreciative crowd enjoyed the music of Toute Ensemble, helping to raise funds for the Parish Hall.

Friday 20th July 2012 

• Over 100 people crowded into the Parish Hall to discuss the proposed planning application made by local farmers to install 135,000 solar panels, making it one of the largest solar farms in the country.

Thursday 19th July 2012 

• Congratulations to Pat & Ivor Barriball on their Golden Wedding Celebration.

Wednesday 18th July 2012 

• Congratulations to Walter & Rita Colwill on their Diamond Wedding Celebration.

Monday 4th June 2012 

• The evening saw a well-attended barbeque on the villge green. Although a few drops of rain had been felt leading up to the main events it did manage to stay dry for the rest of the evening. When darkness fell the assembly walked to the field adjoining the Church where an official beacon was prepared (No. 1712). Following the lighting at the designated time of 10.20pm, 3 cheers were sounded for Her Majesty the Queen and with David Clarke on the accordion, the National Anthem was sung.

Sunday 3rd June 2012 

• A Jubilee Service for the parish took place in Week St. Mary Church, concentrating on re-enacting the Coronation of Her Majesty the Queen. A screen erected showed some historic moments of the original ceremony. In attendance was Archdeacon Audrey who was involved in the pageant by standing in for the Archbishop of Canterbury! Following the Service many of the congregation walked up to the Chapel's Sunday School Room where refreshments were made available.

Saturday 2nd June 2012 

• A good crowd assembled in The Square for the start of the Jubilee celebrations. There were various stalls and activities to entertain the children, especially a show by Mr Showers who performed to an attentive audience of over 50 children. The weather, although a miserable forecast, did manage to hold off from the expected rain until the very end and even then it was not going to deter the villagers from enjoying their Jubilee Celebrations! Bob Johns MBE presented certificates to various class winners and a special Jubilee medal to each child.

Thursday 24th May 2012 

• Following a brief introduction from Rev Rob, David Martin & Linda Cobbledick presented a "Pictorial Journey Around Week St. Mary Village" in the church to an attentive audience of many local residents in addition to groups from Bude, Widemouth Bay, Whitstone and Saltash. A large projector screen ensured a good view of nearly 190 photographs spanning 100 years of life in the village. It was a really nostalgic evening. With refreshments available the evening resulted in a total of £396.00 being raised for church funds. Several DVDs were also sold.

Saturday 19th May 2012 

• The Olympic Torch was the source of a flame that has been brought to North Cornwall and shared amongst several churches in the area - ours can be seen at Week St. Mary church and is burning happily away on the altar of the recently refurbished chapel of St John.

Friday 18th May 2012 

• We are pleased to announce that today is Grace Congdon's 99th birthday.

Saturday 12th May 2012

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Audrey Budge, formerly of Week St. Mary, daughter of the late butcher Fred Colwill. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Sunday 15th April 2012

• Beautiful weather encouraged a good attendance to Week St. Mary for the Open Spring Gardens with a refreshment 'Pit Stop' at Wentworth House, consisting of soup dishes and cakes of all types to be washed down with tea or coffee. Over £500 was raised.

Sunday 1st April 2012

• Over 80 people sat down to a Luncheon in the Parish Hall to celebrate the Halls 40th Anniversary. In addition to speeches a 15-minute display was shown recapping the story of the demise of the Rectory Room to the opening of the new Parish Hall.

Tuesday 27th March 2012

• Nearly 40 people turned up at Week St. Mary Church for the Memorial Service for the late Joan Matthews and to witness the interment of her ashes, beside those of her sister, Pat. All were treated to a good spread of refreshments following the sevice.

Sunday 4th March 2012

• The Cross of St Piran is presented to Micheline Smith by Bishop Tim at the Church of St Piran at Perranzabuloe, for her services to the Deanery.

Monday 27th February 2012

• Sadly, only 6 people turned up at the Parish Hall to discuss the future of the Revel celebrations, due in September. It was decided that there would only be a few activities taking place. 

Tuesday 14th February 2012

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Joan Matthews, formerly of Week St. Mary, who contributed so much information for use on this website and when compiling my book (David Martin). Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Wednesday 1st February 2012

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Frank Cason. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 14th January 2012

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Laurie Watkinson, late of Regent House. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Sunday 1st January 2012

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Michael Bucknell of Leigh Manor Farm. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 24th December 2011

• The Nativity figures returned to the church during the Crib Service where the children re-enacted the Nativity scene to a full church, enjoying carols and prayers. Gifts were collected for the Women's Refuge in Truro and a retiring collection was made for the Salvation Army.

December 2011

• How wonderful to see the roof of the new Lambley Park greeting you as you enter the village after the terrible fire that destroyed the whole building 6 years ago. Hopefully it won't be too long before paying guests are using it bringing fresh interest to the village.

Monday 5th December 2011 

• The 6th birthday of the Week St. Mary Community Web Site. Thank you everybody for making it such a success.

Saturday 3rd December 2011

• Despite light drizzle, a small and enthusiastic gathering attended the ceremony of the lighting of the Christmas Tree on the village green. Following a prayer by Rev Rob Dickenson, our Revel Queen, Jasmin Parkin, switched on the lights. Those present were cordially invited up to the Methodist School Room for some light refreshments.

Saturday 12th November 2011

• Sixty-two beautifully packed and wrapped Christmas gift boxes were sent off to Orphanages in Eastern Europe. Thanks to your efforts, on Christmas morning, there are going to be some very happy children who will, for once in their lives, feel loved and cherished.

Friday 18th November 2011

• A Classical Music Evening, featuring Revd. Dr. David Clarke on organ, digital piano and harpsichord, including renditions by the Church Choir, held in the Methodist Chapel, raised over £410 to be divided between 'Help For Heroes' and Chapel Funds.

Sunday 13th November 2011

• Over 85 people gathered for the brief service held at the War Memorial. as Lesley Booker and Councillor Phil Tucker laid poppy wreaths, to remember the fallen. The following service was held in the church.

November 2011 

• Congratulations to Daniel Goodman for achieving a First in FdSc Computing. Dan also received an additional award for Outstanding Achievement. Well done, Dan!

Monday 17th October 2011

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Betty Anney. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 1st October 2011

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Eileen Sorrell. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Thursday 29th September 2011

• David Richardson submitted an article relating to a recent walk from Wainhouse Corner to Week St. Mary. The article is graphic and you can almost feel that you are walking with him as you follow the text. 

Monday 19th September 2011

• Over 70 people gathered in the church for the annual Harvest Festival gathering, with renditions from Hilda, Trina, Jeremy, Leslie, Sue and Rob. The auction and the donations totalled £470 which has been presented to Stratton Hospital League of Friends towards their tireless work in supplying special items for the rebuilt hospital building.

Sunday 18th September 2011

• A small congregation gathered to hear the special guest speaker, Rev Dr Peter Waddell of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University.

Saturday 17th September 2011

• There were just a few showers and it was quite windy but there was a good turnout at the Revel celebrations to see Jasmin Parkin crowned as Revel Queen. This took place in the church because of the weather, where there was 'standing room only'. The evening saw a small crowd attend for the 'leg wrestling', barbecue and the fire sculpture.

Saturday 3rd September 2011

• The Annual Scarecrow Festival raised the fantastic amount of £586.78 which was paid into the Revel Account. Thank you everyone!

Wednesday 31st August 2011

• The Craft and Hobbies Fair made a fantastic profit of £988.16 so a big thank you for all the support given to this event.

Thursday 25th August 2011

• Week St. Mary Village website now has its very own entry in facebook... why not check it out and say you 'like' it. 

Monday 22nd to 29th August 2011

• Despite several showers the sun has shone a little, in between, enough to encourage a steady trickle of visitors to the village to view the Scarecrows and visit the Church where the Craft & Hobbies Fair has been held.

Monday 25th July 2011

• David Martin was asked by the Old Cornwall Society to conduct a guided tour around Week St. Mary just for the Bude branch, in view of the success of the earlier walk as detailed below (2nd July). Meeting at 7pm by the Parish Hall he led a large party of nearly 50 members to Week Green via the footpath up Back Lane, then down Week Green Hill, through The Square and Lower Square into the church. Here Sue Dickenson and Linda Cobbledick served tea, coffee and biscuits to all. The party really enjoyed their evening.

Sunday 24th July 2011

• It is with deep regret we learn of the fatal crash of a helicopter, near Week Orchard. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 2nd July 2011

• David Martin was asked by the Bude branch of the Old Cornwall Society to conduct a guided tour around Week St. Mary as part of a series of tours arranged to celebrate the meeting of all the Old Cornwall Society's at the Parkhouse Centre. A luxury coach was laid on and the party of 25, from all parts of Cornwall, were taken to Week Green where they walked down to The Square and into the Church before exiting via Lower Square pausing at the Old College before returning to Bude.

Friday 1st July 2011

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Den Colwill, aged 99 years. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Wednesday 22nd June 2011

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Leo Pooley. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Sunday 26th June 2011

• Following a few wet days today produced the sunniest and hottest day for some time, encouraging an incredible number of visitors to the village's Open Garden Day. It is reported that over £800 was raised for Church funds.

Saturday 28th May 2011

• A steady flow of visitors made their way to the parish church for the Open Day, some enjoying a climb to the top of the church tower, a display of photographs and refreshments. John & David took turns to provide a variety of tunes on the church organ. See some pictures in the Picture Gallery.

Sunday 17th April 2011

• The new playing field is taking shape; levelling has been completed and fencing erected

Sunday 17th April 2011

• Councillor Adam Paynter ran in the London Marathon on behalf of the Robert Johns Leukaemia Fund, raising over £2,000; also 33 people attended Bob's local Sponsored Mini-Marathon, raising over £1,000. Well done everybody. See some pictures at www.rjlf.org.uk

Sunday 6th March 2011

• The Cross of St Piran presented to Sue Dickenson by Bishop Tim at the Church of St Piran at Perranzabuloe for her pastoral work.

Wednesday 2nd February 2011

• It is with pleasure we announce the arrival of a baby daughter to Kevin & Debbie Johns.

Saturday 1st January 2011

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Jean Ward (neé Uglow), of Goscott and Tobarn. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

 Saturday 24th December 2010

• Despite the weather the church was full for the annual Crib Service when the children portray the Nativity scene. This year saw over 30 angels, wise men, shepherds, Mary, Joseph and a real baby Jesus. See some pictures in the Picture Gallery

Sunday 5th December 2010 

• The 5th birthday of the Week St. Mary Community Web Site. Thank you everybody for making it such a success.

Saturday 4th December 2010

• Over 50 parishioners, young and old, gathered at Week Green for the Christmas Lantern Walk to the village green for the lighting of the Christmas Tree before going into the church to sing some popular carols accompanied by John on the organ and enjoy some refereshments.

Friday 19th November 2010

• £600 was raised by David Clarke and his evening of classical music for 'Help for Heroes'.

Sunday 14th November 2010

• Over 80 people gathered for the brief service held at the War Memorial. as Lt. Morwood laid a poppy wreath to remember the fallen. The following service was held in the chapel.

Saturday 16th October 2010

• The 50/50 auction raised the magnificent sum of £502 for the Church Heating Fund.

October 2010

• Renovations to the War Memorial have been carried out with the help of funds from the War Memorial Trust and Cornwall Councillor Phil Tucker. It only remains to replace the chains around the Memorial.

October 2010

• The house to house collection during October raised £238.55; this will enable Action for Children to help children and families in the South West.

Wednesday 22nd September 2010

• Week St. Mary Community Harvest Festival took place in the Parish Hall, raising £460 towards funds for the Stratton Hospital League of Friends. Some pictures of the event can be seen in the Gallery "Revel 2010" by clicking Picture Gallery.

Monday 20th September 2010

• Week St. Mary Square was the starting point for the annual 'Revel Hunt' enjoyed by a good crowd. Some pictures of the event can be seen in the Gallery "Revel 2010" by clicking Picture Gallery.

Saturday 18th September 2010

• Week St. Mary Revel enjoyed a good crowd with sunny conditions helping to make it a successful day. A report of the event can be read by clicking HERE. Some pictures of the event can be seen in the Gallery "Revel 2010" by clicking Picture Gallery.

Sunday 29th August 2010

• A small but enthusiastic crowd enjoyed 'Songs of Praise' on the village green, despite some wind and rain, conducted by Rev Rob accompanied by John Hopkinson on the keyboard.

Sunday 29th August 2010

• It is with pleasure we announce the arrival of a baby son to Ben & Steph.

Saturday 28th August 2010

• The Annual Scarecrow Festival and the Craft Fair is under way and despite the wintery weather several visitors are travelling around the village. Pictures can be viewed in the Picture Gallery by clicking Picture Gallery.

Thursday 5th August 2010

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Sidney Heard. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Tuesday 3rd August 2010

• Week St. Mary Coffee Pot Group ventured out on their Barnardo's Big Toddle. Armed with collection tins, balloons and buggies children and parents walked around Week St Mary collecting money. The door to door collections raised £68.00 and together with the sponsorships from group members they managed to raise £178.00 in total. 

Thursday 29th July 2010

• St. Mary's Church welcomed Bishop Tim to undertake baptisms, confirmations, blessing of the new priests door, kneelers and new play area.

Friday 2nd July 2010

• Linda & Roy Cobbledicks Open Garden evening attracted quite a few visitors from both within and outside the village. A lively Draw, ample drinks and refreshments resulted in a total collection of £338 for the Church Heating Fund.

Wednesday 16th June 2010
• The 70th Anniversary of the arrival of the evacuees to Week St. Mary.

Friday 4th June 2010

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Les Parnell, formerly of Week St. Mary, on his 88th birthday. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 22nd May 2010

• St. Mary's Church Open & Gift Day saw a steady stream of supporters visit the church and around 45 people ventured up the tower to the bells and out onto the top of the tower to absorb the wonderful views - view the pictures in the gallery by clicking Picture Gallery.

Saturday 22nd May 2010

• It is with deep regret we learn of the passing of Maisie Shenstone, aged 93 years, formerly of Week St. Mary. Our sympathies are extended to the family.

Saturday 15th May 2010

• A steady stream of visitors made their way to the Chapel for its Open Day to show off the new open plan seating style and changes to the internal layout. See pictures in the Picture Gallery.

Thursday 1st April 2010 
• The first swallow of the season was sighted heading into the village!

Saturday 27th February 2010 

• An enthusiastic crowd attended St. Mary's church for the "Big Clean" and the refreshments were well-received by all. 

Friday 22nd January 2010

• A lively crowd attened the Wine & Wisdom evening in the Parish Hall and your webmaster attended his first such event - and our team came third overall - not bad for the first time!

Sunday 10th January 2010

• After a couple of weeks of light snow showers, heavy frosts and icy roads in the village, it is again snowing heavily which will not help at all! It took nearly 2 weeks for the gritters to get here!