Community Groups & Organisations
Special Events
Event | When | contact | details |
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Mawnan Allotments |
mawnanallotment@gmail.com |
Plots (whole, half or shared) available |
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Mawnan Craft Market |
10am to 5pm the market runs from Saturday 30th July to Saturday 13th August |
Val Tunwell on 01326 250802 , e-mail gvtunwell@aol.com |
Saturday 30th July marks the return of the annual Cornish Craft Market to Mawnan Smith. After an absence of 3 years, due to the pandemic, this popular event makes a comeback to Mawnan Memorial Hall, Sampys Hill, Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, TR11 5EW. Open daily from with over 70 stalls of quality art, craft and produce from around Cornwall. Teas, coffees, light lunches, cream teas and delicious homemade cakes are available in the tearoom.
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Mawnan Farmers Market |
Last Saturday of the Month |
mawnanallotment@gmail.com |
Last Saturday of the Month - wide range of stalls from pies to pretties you have the choice! Don't forget to drop into the kitchen for a bacon buttie and cup of tea .... just to tide you over of course. |
Mawnan Village Show |
10th September 2022 (hopefully) |
Categories for fruit & veg growing, photography, cookery (yes, and jam making!), floral displays and lots more – special children’s classes. Schedule usually available by August bank Holiday around the village. |
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Mawnan Xmas Lights |
lightupmawnan@gmail.com |
Meeting are held from August to raise funds for the lights and plan for the switch on first weekend in December. All are welcome |
Support Groups
Group | Contact | Details |
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The Rendlesham Trust |
Mrs. Anne Matthews (secretary) 01326 251000 |
The Trust is a registered Charity and exists in order to provide help for residents in the Parish of Mawnan. The Trust may be able to assist residents who are disabled, handicapped, sick, convalescent or in need by possibly providing or paying for items, services, (such as utilities/hospital transport) or facilities, (such as heating), to alleviate their suffering or to help their recovery from illness, for example by the provision of a Lifeline Alert. |
Friends of Meudon Woods |
Ben Raymond at meudonwoods@gmail.com |
A small local community group is looking to recruit some more members to help County Farms manage one of our valuable local woodlands. Our aims are to improve access/footpaths and increase the biodiversity and amenity value of this wood. All welcome and diverse skills are required (woodland, administrative, wildlife). |
Mawnan School Nature Garden |
Jilly Pridmore (headteacher) head@mawnanschool.com |
From some tired raised beds and a ripped polytunnel to an active garden for the children on the community. Growing, harvesting, experimenting and (best of all) eating, the new garden was established in 2021 and is already an oasis within the grounds. Any kind of support welcome. |
Activity groups
Group | When | Contact | more information |
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Mawnan Allotments |
mawnanallotment@gmail.com |
Some plots still available - whole, half or shared. email to contact or come up to the site at Durgan Xroads and talk to the plotholders ... they might even be generous and send you away with produce! |
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Mawnan Art and Crafting Group |
2nd/4th Thursdays in the month 1pm to 4pm |
Bobbie Parker - 07888844100 rojaparker22@gmail.com OR Avril Stokes 07815869950 avrilstokes@gmail.com |
We are a newly formed local, informal group including painters, crafters and ceramicists looking for new members. £5 maximum charge per session(lower charge dependent on numbers) to include cost towards hiring hall and refreshments.
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St Mawnan Bellringers |
every Tuesday for practice at 7.30 pm |
Tony Grimmer - tower Captain 01326 250787 |
We are a friendly bunch meeting every Tuesday for practice at 7.30 pm – all ages and abilities are invited to come along and give it a go. Perhaps you are a ‘returning’ ringer or complete novice – everyone is invited to come. Youngsters would need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Full training and instruction given. Once you have experience, you will be eligible to ring on a Sunday morning when there is a service and also at weddings. . Although some of us attend Church, it is by no means mandatory – so don’t allow that to be a reason not to come! |
Mawnan Brownies & Rainbows |
Mondays during term time at 4-5pm. Mawnan Methodist Church |
Jean Whetham jeanwhetham@hotmail.com |
Come along and try it out - gain confidence and try new things in a fun and supportive setting. Be prepared for adventure! |
Mawnan Film Club |
7.30 on the 4th Friday of each month |
Rod Allday - 07775737473 |
Regular film showings, suitable for all the family. From popular new releases to golden classics there will be something for everyone. Curry night (usually tying in with the film choice) 3-4 times a year. |
Mawnan Garden Club |
email - mawnangardenclub@gmail.com |
Garden Club has a full membership at prsent. It continues to hold regular talks and events at it's monthly meeting. A review as to extending membership is hoped to take place in Autumn 2022 |
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Mawnan Mother's Union |
2nd Wednesday every month, |
Mrs Mary Cockeram - branch leader 01326 250726 |
Part of the international Christian membership movement supporting families and communities in need of support in the UK and worldwide since 1876. |
Mawnan W.I. |
second Thursday in the month in Mawnan Memorial Hall at 7:15pm |
Gill Druce (president) 01326 250688 |
Following a short ‘business meeting’, we have an invited speaker or entertainment. The evening finishes with cup of tea or coffee and light refreshments. The Annual Subscription is £44. Visitors are always welcome and will be charged £3.50.
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Mawnan WI - activity extras
Activity | Column 2 |
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Bookclub |
Meets on Zoom on the last Wednesday of the month at 2pm. |
Cake, Chat & Company |
A monthly afternoon tea held on a Saturday from 2.30 to 4pm. Open to all. |
Coffee Drop-In |
Members meet on Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month and in person at a local venue on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10:30am. |
Flower Arranging Group |
Meet on the first Monday of the month apart from August. |
Walking Netball |
Held on Thursdays during term-time at 3:45pm at Mawnan School |
Mawnan Reading Partners |
In term time, weekly listening to children reading at the village school. |
Plastics & Environmental Issues |
We take part in local beach cleans and pass on information about recycling and other environmental issues |
Food Bank & Blister Pack Collection |
Food items for the local food bank are collected in the Square at 10am on the last Saturday of each month. You can also bring any empty medication blister packs for recycling. |