We were delighted to welcome Emma Hughes back to the Murley Hall to give us a talk on Christmas in Victorian times. Fully dressed in her crinoline outfit, Emma explained how the Christmas that we enjoy today was shaped by the Victorians, from food to carols to the decorations that we have in our homes. The evening was rounded off with the Secret Santa gift exchanged, with mince pies, shortbread and mulled wine for everyone.
Our Christmas meal this year was a delicious festive lunch at The Gannet, Carbis Bay. With a fantastic turnout, even the sun came out to celebrate with us for our end of year meal. Many thanks to Karen for organising and to the great staff at The Gannet for looking after us so well.
A brave group of our Walkers took to the hills and made it to Chapel Carn Brea, near St Just for their November Walk. In between the mist patches the elevated position afforded some amazing views. Lunch at The King’s Arms in St Just was well deserved!
Read more about the Chapel Carn Brea Walk HERE
Our Monthly Craft Group is now back! Meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at the Murley Hall, members are free to do their own craft projects, or to join in and try something collaboratively. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available, and a relaxed and friendly atmosphere is guaranteed.
Congratulations to two members of our Camera Club! Sue Pitts and Lisa Elsey were category winners in the County Photography Competiton. Lisa was also awarded Best Overall Photo, and the Geeve’s Cup for her photograph of St Michael’s Mount at low tide. Well Done both!
We had a fascinating November talk by Kate from House of Colour. Kate explained the importance of choosing colour to compliment the individual’s own natural colouring, and how everyone falls into one of four groups named as Spring, Summer Autumn and Winter. She then went on to illustrate how to dress for both self-confidence and to display confidence to the outside world.
Set overlooking the beautiful beach, The Welloe at Praa Sands was a definite hit with members of the Meet and Eat lunch group. The food rivalled the location, with fresh tasty fish and chips, seafood chowder, and goat’s cheese mac and cheese getting top votes.
Read more about The Welloe here
What a fantastic turnout for our November Coffee Morning. The Murley Hall was lively with chatter as the group escaped the wild weather and enjoyed delicious cakes baked by Secretary Jill.
We were delighted to welcome back Martin Brockman to The Murley Hall to listen to his talk on the wooden lifeboats that served West Cornwall. From the 1840’s to The Solomon Browne in 1981 these boats and their crews braved the coastline of our local area, through treacherous seas and hazardous weather with unfailing committment to save.
Local author Paula Rooney gave a truly inspirational talk on her solo travels around Europe after the age of 50. Waiting until the time felt right with her children following their own paths, Paula set off alone with her backpack and Interail ticket to explore Europe by train, on a budget. Journalling as she travelled, her daily observations, achievements and challenges were transformed upon her return into the above book. Paula also spoke about her subsequent travels, and encouraged everyone, whatever their age, to get out and explore the world.
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