Summer holiday 2023 - youth football training at Rosedale, Trelander and Malabar

Boscawen supported the City Council by sponsoring junior football coaching across the city, providing Rotary-branded drinking bottles. David R. and David P. lead, and here we see Bernard, David C. David P, Ed, Brian and PB at the training sessions.

Boscawen Alverton Christmas Lunch 2023

Our big family party of the year. Click on pics to enlarge.

Boscawen collects for St Petroc's at Sainsbury's

Using our "Barrel Organ" and plenty of festive CDs.

Up The Creek. 5 July 23

Presidents Handover

2023 Mayor of Truro's Charity Golf Day

Photos of the day. Click to enlarge. Report and Results below.

Lelant Walk, 28 Nov. Led by Steve and Demelza.

Wonderful weather. Click on the photos for captions.

17July. We welcome a visitor from New Zealand

Claire Connor.

The End of the Competition: Young Writer 2023 Presentations

We visit the 10 Schools. Click on photos for captions.

Youth Speaks 2023. District Final.

Another wonderful Competition for our local schools

Commodore Doreen Gibbons visits Boscawen

She represents Cornwall's Sailing Charity for the Blind and Visually Impaired

YouthSpeaks Competition at Devoran School

Another successful event organised by Julian.

The Treffry Tree Planting Project

With Truro City Council

Medical Maelstrom Concert at Truro School Chapel. March 2023

A sell out for Boscawen

Walk and lunch at Pentewan

Along the "White River" and back.

Boscawen supports football coaching for young people

We provided the young players with Rotary logo water bottles

Boscawen Christmas Lunch, 2022

A new venue, Epiphany House at Higher Trehaverne.

Devoran School are District Youth Speaks Winners! May16 update.

Update April 2022. Congratulations to them. May update...new pictures added.

The Mayor of Truro's Charity Golf Day 2022

Truro Golf Club, Friday 13 May. Click on pictures and then scroll through. Event report below the pictures.

Cornwall Mind Bark Run at Trelissick

Sun 30 Oct. The Club helped steward this event, with Evolution and other friends.

Celtic Male Ensemble Concert, 5 May 2022

At Truro School Chapel

Truro Platinum Jubilee Parade. 2 June 2022

The Club assists with the Stewarding of the event

Truro Foodbank and Boscawen

A visit to the Truro depot. Click on photos for captions.

Young Writer Update, 12 May 2022

Presentation at Richard Lander School

Presidential Handover : Sunday 10 July 2022

We welcomed Frank Perry as President for the second time and said thank you to Mike G who will retire to the back benches.

District Skittles Competition

Boscawen play the First Round. (Click on pics to see captions) Main Pic: Boscawen win the "Best Turned out Team!" (Ed was away at the bar after Spingo, but also looked v. smart)

Our Christmas Lunch, 12 Dec 2021

A happy occasion with families and friends at the Cathedral Chapter House Restaurant.

Rotary Youth Speaks Competition 2021

This year, under lockdown constraints and with Julian's expert management we have run an online Youth Speaks competition. The only Club in the District to achieve this.

Family Christmas Lunch, Sunday, 12 December. 2021

One of the highlights of our year at Boscawen.

Club Group Walk. July 9.

We celebrated the Saints Way Challenge and its fundraising aim with a short and easy walk at Fowey.

2021 Young Writer. The Final Presentations

We visited Truro School Prep. and Richard Lander to conclude a memorable Young Writer competition.

Another Presentation to Young Writers

Richard, President Ian and judges visit Truro High School Prep. (Click images to see captions)

Walk no. 2 of the Challenge.

5 go on a ramble from Lanivet to Lanlivery. (click images to enlarge and to see captions)

Completed walk from Little Petherick to Padstow. June 3

Our FIRST CLUB EVENT, MEETING TOGETHER (non zoom). Brian leads 6 Saints' Way walkers on a beautiful walk to a very busy Padstow. And a pasty.

Devoran School

There were two "Highly Commended" entries in the Junior Section from Devoran. (Click the pictures for captions)

Richard Lander School

Pupils from the school take the top 3 places in the Senior Section of the Competition (Click pictures for captions)

Boscawen Handover, June 2020

A unique occasion, with only 5 people able to meet together, sadly, but all other club members could watch via zoom.

A Short Mathematical Stroll Around Truro

Brian challenges our powers of observation. Photos by courtesy of Steve.

The words came back to haunt him....

But he was as good as his word and bravely ate a hat- shaped pasty in front of the world's press on St. Agnes Head. A lovely moment at the end of a lovely event.

RC Newquay complete Porthcothan to Newquay

Andrew N. and 5 friends and family walk 11 miles to finish another closing section.

Boscawen welcomes a new President and a new Senior Vice President.

Ian Bell and Mike Grundy take up their Chains of Office.

Barbers tick off Holywell to Fistral

A sunny Sunday is perfect for them. Another 5.5 m towards the total.

RC of St. Austell - David M and friend

They do the missing 11 miles from Mevagissey to Par. Photos below record the achievement, including the support team along the way, and final celebration.

Sennen to Pendeen

Something of an "End of Term" walk. A strong Boscawen team walk to Cape Cornwall and some go on to Pendeen.

Private enterprise alongside the Footpath at the Lizard and Cadgwith

Local produce for sale along the way. Including some fetching covid masks you might need..

Lizard Point to Cadgwith, and back

Peter and Oliver B see a dramatic coast, and reminders of the unpredictability of the sea.

Steve, Demelza, Graham and Alison

Kennack Sands to Cadgwith.

RC of Truro and the Evolution Club

Mawgan Porth to Newquay

Lucy at Newquay

Plus 3 friends and 3 children

RC of St Austell

Karen H. walks from Charlestown to Carlyon Bay....with more to come

RC of Cober Valley

Tracey with 4 Club members, 1 husband, 1 daughter and 3 dogs.

David P turns his attention to the softer landscape of the south coast

He walks from Towan Beach to Place. He casually mentions - in strict confidence - that this takes his personal tally to over 50 miles in the Challenge for the month.

St Agnes and St Piran Club

The best described walk this week!

Big welcome to RC Looe Valley.

The biggest team to date - 7 men! They yomp the 15 miles from Polperro to Portwrinkle. That's 107 combined miles. One complete official section of the Coastal Footpath.

David P. our North Coast Expert.

Crackington Haven up to Sandy Mouth. Click on images to enlarge and to see captions.

Zennor to St. Ives. A severe test.

Frank and Mike B. give it a go.

Wendy and Elizabeth from Cornwall Mind.

Congratulations to them, as they help to close out the Penwith peninsular.They are the first to complete the Hayle to St. Ives stretch

Lucy, friends and family do St. Anthony Head to Portscatho.

A popular footpath this week.

A Boscawen Team goes East to Polperro

Raj, Karen and their group of young carers cover some miles in South East Cornwall

Terry N, from Mounts Bay RC

We see Terry in training for a solo effort on the 8 miles from Newlyn to Marazion

Jo from Mind

With full supporting team, - Greg and Betsy the dog.

Place House to Portscatho

Peter H. Steve and Ian B. Pictured in front of the Norman doorway of St. Anthony's Church. Which is actually attached to Place House.

Mollie, Mike, and Max go on an adventure.

They walk the lovely stretch from Rock via Polzeath to the Pentire Point headland and the Rumps.

From Crackington Haven to Widemouth Bay.

David P. completes his north coast odyssey, and the Editor goes along with him to verify the achievement.

Archie, Ian and Phil

3 generations of the Young dynasty.

TRC and the Evolutionaries

John, Liz and Julie from the Evolution Club walk from Porthcothan to Mawgan Porth. Cathie S. from TRC joins them for a cream tea!

Mike G, from Morvah to Zennor.

Last week Mike reported walking the fearsome stretch from Morvah to Zennor - with 3 generations of the family, Naturally, photographic evidence was requested for such an epic, and we are pleased to say that it has been received and is shown here.

The Editor is let out into the fresh air.

He struggles from New Polzeath to Port Isaac and back. Health Warning: Port Quin to Port Isaac is "Super Severe"

This is the second page for David P.

This time he gallops along the path from Rinsey Head to Porthleven.

David P. is really on a mission. He takes Praa Sands to Marazion in his stride.

He says - "a pleasant easy stretch" And he was accompanied part of the way by Mrs. P.

Ian B. and Tess complete the gentle Helford to Coverack stretch.

This week they have done Gillan to Porthallow and Coverack to Porthallow and thereby completed Section 19 of the path.

David Pollard walks in a fog from Boscastle to Crackington Haven

A long and remote stretch. Pete Goss would be proud of him. He got the bus back.

Redruth RC do some hard yards.

Tony W. and Lynda and Mike and Mrs. N take on the North Coast in the mist.

Frank, Sarah and Matt make light work of the path from Mullion to The Lizard.

They pick a sunny day and get some great pics of this dramatic stretch. Which includes Kynance Cove.

Team Lucy is still going strong this week.

North Cliffs to Hell's Mouth and Praa Sands To Rinsey. She goes in a family and friends "bubble" and therefore scores multiple mileage!

PB investigates the route from Coverack to Kennack Sands

If you like walking on an irregular boulder field of slippery serpentine polished smooth by a million boots, at a 45% angle, then the first 2 miles out of Coverack is just the place for you. But there is a "Bale Out" path higher up!

4 March 2019 Presentation evening

Cheques totalling over £5000 were presented to Shelterbox, St Petroc's, Cornwall Hospice Care, National Autistic Society, and Penhaligon's Friends.

We move further from home for some great seascapes

Julian, David P. Mike B. and Ian B. have a category of their own

An unusual Sunday afternoon in Truro

Truro in Lockdown. Unique views that we have never seen before. A walk around the City proves to be a surreal experience.

The countryside in spring. At its absolute best.

Here are the photos we have taken while walking this week The May blossom is magnificent, Echiums are looking good, the Bissoe Trail is interesting.. It is all here...... And more.

Steve and David P in Town with camera.

We think they may have been following Brian's Mathematical Quiz trail

Wildlife Section

A varied and exciting menagerie this week. Llamas (or maybe Alpacas), pheasants, two types of sea bird., an enigmatic frog... etc.. etc

Supporting the Merlin MS Centre Fun Run July 2019

Once again Club members turned out in force to help with marshalling this very successful 1.5 km or 3 km run, held at NT Trelissick. Over 200 entrants (many in fancy dress) took part, with £1500 raised for the charity.

Boscawen and Youth Speaks. February 2020

Triumph for local school! The West Cornwall round of the National Rotary Youth Speaks Competition is won by a Boscawen sponsored Team.

WEEK 2, From Sevenoaks to the Palace

We conclude our 417 Celebration Walk, - by the Clipper Service from the Thames Barrage to Westminster Pier and then up the Mall to the Victoria Memorial and the Palace

1000 Mile Challenge. Week 1 Page (13 - 20 April) 441 MILES WALKED!

Here we see all the walking/biking pictures submitted during the week by our readers. See the link, below, to the separate Page for the Map showing our miles walked and proportion of money raised so far. Note: There is some place identification required.

Wildlife, etc...

Everything that isn't Wildflowers or Football....

And Finally....

A thought that all honest walkers and cyclists have had during the last 3 weeks

Wildflower Corner, with Mike -showing off a bit now - Barber.

They just keep on coming.

Mr. Todd's Wildlife Section.

His early rising habit gets some fine shots. But there are other "Attenboroughs" in our Club.....

Mike Barber's Wildflower Section (He knows them all)

But lots of contributions from others, as well.

Spring Trees (And Poets Corner)

This week the trees have been at their freshest green. Soon they will darken to their summer shades.

Week 2 Places and Thoughts

See also the following sections on Wildflowers, Wildlife and Spring Trees.

Mike Barber's Wild Flower Corner

He is an expert we think. Every question about the flowers that has been asked he has answered confidently.

Members Walk (Posted 16 March 2020)

Feock and Trevilla

21 July 2019 :Summer Lunch Party chez Raj and Karen in place of Handover

Sign up on webform essential. If you have paid, and wish to attend, your previous payment will be carried forward to this event. If you have paid and cannot attend, a refund will be made. Otherwise pay £21 in the usual way - details below. 1230 for 1300

Youth Speaks 2018-2019

The 26th year of this competition, held for the first time in the new hall at Truro Prep School. Polwhele House School went on to win the western area round in Penzance, and came second overall in the District Final at Saltash on 16 March.

Charity Concert in aid of Shelterbox

In the Truro School Chapel, featuring the Celtic Male Ensemble and the Truro School Barbershop Boys.

Parkers' Pizza Party in aid of The Rotary Foundation

Andrew and Jane again generously hosted a pizza party with profits to our contribution to The Rotary Foundation. We were delighted that eight guests came from RC Truro - thanks to Steve for the very full photographic record.

1 July 2018 : Presidential Handover

To be held at Little Roseveth, thanks to Andrew and Jane Parker - see map below. Catering by Ann Curtis. Photos mostly by Steve.

Annual Christmas Lunch: St Michael's Hotel, Falmouth, 17 December 2017

12 noon for 1230 : meal served at 1245. £22 for 3 courses; £15 for children 12 and under. Guests welcome. Menu etc below. See link for the choices made for all in your party, and for table allocation. A selection of memories of last year in the slideshow.

Parker's Pizzeria in aid of Rotary Foundation

Once more Andrew and Jane generously hosted a pizza party with profits going to our contribution to the Rotary Foundation. Non-attenders were asked to make a donation equivalent to the charge of £15. Guests welcome. Photos now on view

22 October: Sunday walk around Coombe and Cowlands with Steve and Demelza

A walk arranged by Jenny Hall of about 5¾ miles, with a light lunch at Purdy's tea rooms (Lower Lanner Farm) which MUST be booked in advance. Maximum numbers 18 inc. non-walkers. Sign up as usual - closing date 18 October

"Clean Cornwall": litter picking with Steve Todd in the Kenwyn area

The "Clean Cornwall" partnership aims to keep Cornwall litter and tidy. It is dedicated to reducing the visible presence and impact of litter, protecting our hugely diverse landscape and promoting the importance of keeping the county free of litter.

2 July 2017 : Handover and PHF presentation in honour of Robert Sturland

The annual Handover was a special occasion when the Paul Harris Fellowship awarded to IPP Robert Sturland by the Rotary Club of Lake Hickory NC, USA was presented to Robert's family, who joined us specially for the occasion.

Parker's Pizzas May 2012

A selection of photos from the event two years ago - just after the completion of the main construction

Truro Day 2015

Please use the attached form to sign up to help on the day - two per Club per shift required please. Entry to the Park from the entrance next to Truro Cricket Club. We will be promoting Shelterbox. See slideshow above for pictures of 2014.

Charity Fashion Show 18 October 2013 : members' slideshow

Our second charity show at the Lemon Street Market, mostly in aid of Admiral Nurses in Cornwall, was an outstanding success, raising all but £3,200.

BBQ for Foundation chez Raj and Karen Dhumale

A sunny day, good company and food, a bucolic setting, and a family of marvellous hosts - serious profit towards the Club's contribution to The Rotary Foundation. Photo credit Raj D

President's Night 2017: 17 March at The Barn, Trelissick

President Max and Jenny celebrated a busy and successful year so far in great style - with good food, music, laughter, and flowers. But we also fondly remembered our late President Bob and his party the year before.

Burns Supper 2015: partners and guests: Cathedral Restaurant

Another Clive Steel extravaganza, haggis and all. Partners, guests, prospective recruits were all welcome.

Fal River Walk: 2 June 2013

With grateful thanks to Julian, Frank, and Peter B who inundated your editor with images. No doubt the best ones have been omitted in the course of selection. "Full fat" versions are available on request.

President's Night 2015 : St Michael's Hotel Falmouth: 1 May

1st May 2015 - President Frank's celebration of a successful year in office was crowned by guest speaker, the international yachtsman Pete Goss.

Burns Night 2017: another successful Clive extravaganza

Wine Tasting: partners' and guest evening

Monday 22 December 2014 at 7pm Wine Tasting for our final meeting of the Christmas season. Try to identify a number of quality wines.

Charity Fashion Show and Prize Draw -out-takes

What brave chaps! These didn't make the short list for publication. Captions invited.

Annual Christmas Lunch: St Michael's Hotel, Falmouth, 13 December 2015

Christmas Lunch at St Michael's Hotel, Falmouth on Sunday 13 December from 12 noon. £18 for 3 courses; £12 for children under 12. Guests welcome. Menu etc below. Please record choices for all in your party in the usual way. Closing date 15 November

December 2018: Carol Singing in High Cross

Members/partners/friends were invited to join our "community choir" to sing in front of the cathedral pre-Christmas - in costume or not. Over three evenings, just under £500 was raised for St Petroc's.

Young Chef 2018-2019 at Richard Lander School

Contestants cooked for 2 courses for one person in a limited time. They had to show their costings, meal plan, and menu to the judges. While they were cooking, Lee Trewhela did a live Facebook Stream and chatted to them on Cornwall Live/Facebook.

21st Annual Mayor of Truro's Charity Golf Day, 11 May 2018

39 teams entered, and a great financial result was achieved - close to £6,000 raised for the Mayor's Charity (Cancer Research UK), Cornwall Blood Bikes, and the Club's Trust Fund.

20th Annual Mayor of Truro's Charity Golf Day, 12 May 2017

This event saw the best-ever number of teams entered, and the best financial result - close to £6,000 raised for charity

Young Chef 2016 at Richard Lander School

Six contestants took part in this year's school event, judged by local catering professionals Ben Harmer, chef at Penrose Kitchen, Shortlanesend, and Andy Chown of Fifteen, Watergate Bay,

16 March 2016 Charity Fashion Show and Prize Draw

Our third venture of this type, again in aid of Admiral Nurses (Dementia UK), raised over £3,400. Over two dozen valuable prizes were won in the draw. See below for a summary of supporters, sponsors, photos, and also the link to prize winners.

Fal River Walk 2017

The 10th year and last year of this event around the River Fal

Refurbishing the Komera Centre

In association with the Rotary Club of Kigali Gasabo in Rwanda, the Club's International Committee has raised $61,000 to improve the Komera Centre, which supports over 140 youngsters whose disabilities include deafness and mental disorders.

Fal River Walk 2015

In glorious sunshine, with a gently cooling breeze, 82 older and younger entrants completed the Long and Short Walks, raising over £1,300 for our chosen charities

Late Night Shopping 2014

Once more Club members refreshed their knowledge of food hygiene and, on four evenings, offered the pre-Christmas shoppers a selection of beef burgers (with or without cheese), bacon rolls, and drinks, all in aid of charities supported by the Club.

Young Chef 2013-14: District Final at R Lander School

On 29 January Richard Lander School in Truro hosted the District Final of Young Chef for 2013-14. Details were arranged by Boscawen member Mollie Foster, supporting District Youth service chairman, Colin Benney.

Late Night Shopping 2013

Once again the Club took part in the city's Late Night Shopping evenings. This year's bacon and burger stall was a new venture - a hired unit. Despite three good evenings, the last night on 18 December was washed away and the city was all but deserted.

Young Chef at Richard Lander School 2015

Six contestants took part in this year's school event, judged by local catering professionals Robbie Williams, chef at Penrose Water Gardens and Lily Tearooms,Shortlanesend, and Sanjay Kumar, chef at The County Arms and the School for Cornish Sardines.

Young Chef at Truro High School

Seven contestants took part, with local judges Andy Appleton (from Fifteen at Watergate Bay),

19th Annual Charity Golf Day: 20 May 2016

In association with the Mayor of Truro, this year's charities were Emmaus Cornwall (chosen by the Mayor) and CHICKS (respite holidays for disadvantaged children). As usual there were many prizes to play for, a "superdraw", and a tombola.

Late Night Shopping 2015 - Lucky Dip volunteers

Thanks to everyone who has signed up to help on the evenings of 25 November, 2 and 16 December.

Charity Fashion Show October 2013

Just under £3,200 was raised, mostly for Admiral Nurses in Cornwall (Dementia UK). Thanks to Jaeger and Henri Lloyd who supplied the clothes, Hendra Hair and Beauty for hair and make-up, and Daphne Skinnard who commentated. Prize winners are listed below.

Youth Speaks 2015-2016: junior competition

Once again, this year's competition was of a very high standard. The Devoran School hall was full of parents and supporters to hear seven teams take part. The first and second went forward to the Area heat in Penzance on 22 February..

Youth Speaks 2014-2015: competition for local juniors

Once again, this year's competition, held at Kea School, was of a very high standard. The school hall was full of parents and supporters. Seven teams took part, with the first and second progressing to the mid-Cornwall Area heat on 10 February.

Young Chef November 2014

This year two schools competed - girls from Truro High School entered for the first time, with old stagers from Richard Lander School a week later. The winners went forward to the District competition in February 2015.

Young Chef 2014-15: District Final at R Lander School

On 15 January 2015 Richard Lander School in Truro hosted the District Final of Young Chef for this Rotary year. Details were arranged by RC Truro Boscawen member Mollie Foster, supporting District Youth Service chairman, Jim Henderson.

Fal River Walk Team Challenge 2 June 2013

Now renamed the Fal River Walk Team Challenge CELEBRATE 60 YEARS SINCE THE CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH!

Fal River Walk 2013

Our annual charity walks of 5 or 14 miles, with a cream tea in St Mawes to finish. For teams there were "grown up" challenges. This year's proceeds, over £5,500, went to Cornwall Hospice Care and Rotary funds.

Garden maintenance for the Friends of RCH Treliske

A small group of members regularly tends the garden of the children's play area at the Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske, and has helped to replant the roundabout in front of the Tower Block in support of the Phoenix Appeal.

Youth Speaks 2013-2014: competition for local juniors

This year's competition, held at Devoran School, was of a very high standard. As usual the school hall was full of parents and supporters. Seven teams took part, with the first and second progressing to the mid-Cornwall Area heat on 13 February.

Young Chef 27 November 2013

The Club's annual visit to encourage the budding chefs at Richard Lander School took place on 27 November. Five students competed, with the winner going forward to the District competition in February 2014. The slideshow tells the story.

Truro Day 2014

The event was arranged to celebrate Truro's history and heritage. Organisations that provide a service to the City were invited to participate to showcase their activities. The Rotary Clubs in Truro made good use of the District Roadshow caravan.

Young Writer 2016-2017

This year’s topic was ‘Reflections’, and entries could be in prose or poetry form.

Rotary Young Writer 2012-2013

For the second year, the Club invited entries at all levels to this competition. Truro High School for Girls entered in force and with success at local and District levels.

Splash for Cash with Truro's Rotary Clubs!

RC Truro and RC Truro Boscawen together raised £1850 for the Polio Eradication campaign and local Rotary charities.

Late Night Shopping 2012

This Christmas, the stall generated profits of close to £2000. Here is a selection of shots of the stall in action.

15th Annual Charity Golf Day May 2012

Thirty eight teams took part in our annual event in association with the Mayor of Truro, hosted by Truro Golf Club. Of the order of £2,600 was raised for the chosen charities.

Truro Day

Members volunteered to promote the Club at the annual event in Boscawen Park - photos Alan Conway

Charity Fashion Show, 21 March 2012

This new charity event at the Lemon Street Market in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care was an outstanding success, raising over £3200