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An awarding winning service
In 2023 David was awarded a trophy as a runner up in the BBC Radio Cornwall Awards. There are many people who are nominated and to make it as a finalist is such an achievement and recognition of all the hard work that David does in the community in which both David and Nick live…
Read MoreWhat if someone dies away from home?
What if someone dies away from home? It’s the time of year when everyone is thinking about holidays and exploring new places. Maybe you have just returned from your holiday and are already thinking about next years. Perhaps you are one of those who wait until the schools go back, so travel when it is…
Read MoreDiscussing A Loved One’s Final Wishes
Discussing a loved one’s final wishes is difficult, but important. Nobody wants to acknowledge that one day your relative will no longer be around, and this conversation can be uncomfortable and upsetting. Nearly 62% of people say they haven’t shared their final wishes with loved ones. That means families are often left guessing during an…
Read MoreRoche Brass and Last Night of the Proms
Brass Band music is common in mining areas, and the Clay area is no different. Indeed 2026 will see the 100th Annual West of England Bandsman’s Festival known and Bugle Band Contest. Roche Brass Band established in 2012 out on an annual Last Night of the Prom’s concert and have asked David for the last three…
Read MoreBingo calling
There are many causes that David finds himself calling Bingo for. Sometimes David organises a Prize Bingo to raise money for a cause close to his heart. Occasionally someone will ask David to call the numbers for a prize bingo they want to organise for their own good cause. But whatever the cause, David has been…
Read MoreTreviscoe Pensioners Christmas Lunch
When we were contacted by Lisa who was organising a Pensioners Christmas Lunch in Treviscoe Community Centre, we were only to happy to take a couple of hours out of the office. Nick took his keyboard and David brought along Carol Sheets. After everyone had enjoyed Turkey and Christmas pudding, Nick played while David led…
Read MoreRescorla Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival is a big part of the circle of Rural Life. Robert Stephen Hawker, the eccentric Parson of Morwenstow in coastal North Cornwall, is credited with creating the Harvest Festival we celebrate today. Every year David gets asked to be the Auctioneer at Rescorla to sell of the produce. He really gets into the…
Read MoreRemembrance Sunday
Remembrance Sunday is one of those days that communities come together. For many years David has been invited to be part of the Parish Council Service at Treverbyn War Memorial. Nick is always there to lay a wreath on behalf of Wedlake Funeral Home. Being part of the community at times like this is very…
Read MoreAn Evening with the Dreckly Boys
David recently organised an evening with local singers, the Dreckly Boys. It was an evening of song, fun and food. David manage to sort out a great supper for the evening. Treverbyn Community Hall was packed with people, who enjoyed the singing and humour of the Dreckly Boys, and £725 was raised for St Peter’s…
Read MoreCharity Bottle Stall
When David was the vicar at Treverbyn Church, he always ran the Bottle Stall at the Christmas and Summer Fayres. Although he left as the vicar many years ago, he has found himself a few years collecting bottles and running the Bottle Stall again to raise money for St Peter’s Church in Treverbyn. Rachel is…
Read MoreNick plays the organ at St Peter’s Church
Nick plays the organ at St Peter’s Church for Christingle Service There are many ways we support our community and when St Peter’s Parish Church in Treverbyn found they had no organist for the Christmas Eve Christingle Service, Nick was happy to step in. Nick is mainly a keyboard player, who plays by ear, a far cry…
Read MoreChristmas Day Dinner
For many years, David has been organising a Christmas Day Dinner for those who would find themselves on their own on Christmas Day. Christmas time usually conjures up joyful images of family and friends celebrating, exchanging gifts, excited chatter and delicious food. For some people however it can be a dreaded, sad and lonely time. David…
Read MoreNot everyone wants a wooden coffin
There are several options including wicker, willow, seagrass, or even banana leaf. In recent years, wicker caskets have become an increasingly popular choice for both cremations and burials. But why? They are eco-friendly in production and being made from natural, biodegradable materials these caskets when buried break down naturally, making them a sustainable alternative to…
Read MoreHelping
When someone has experienced a loss, offering a cooked meal that they can easily warm up is a great way of supporting them in their time of need. But have you ever thought of offering a food voucher to a grieving friend? It is another practical and thoughtful way to show support by easing the…
Read MoreFree wills month
March is Free Wills Month! – Are you one of the 54% of people who have not written a will? If you’re aged 55 or over, you could get a solicitor-drafted will for FREE this March. It’s part of Free Wills Month, which encourages people to support charities by leaving a gift in their will…
Read MoreCovid Christmas
in 2020 due to the Covid Restrictions, David was not able to hold his annual Christmas Day Dinner for the lonely. Having rung around, some where happy to fend for themselves as they were looking for company, others said they would appreciate a hot meal delivered.
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