Constantine Cornwall

The Constant Times

The Constant Times is produced with support from the Constantine Enterprises Company and Transition Constantine. Volunteers distribute free copies to households in Constantine Parish every two months, with extended summer (June/July/August) and winter (November/December /January) issues. Please let us know if you do not receive a copy, or if you would like to help with distribution.

Contact Details
Email: constant.times@gmail.com
Phone: 01326 340908 
Editorial
Peter Binns 
Advertising
Sue Yates
Printing
Peter Binns
Distribution
Transition Constantine

Constantine Silver Band

CONTACT:
D. Down
34 Fore Street
Constantine
TR11 5AB
01326 340813

The band has always taken an active part in the village and the surrounding area giving its services free to the Church and Chapel especially at Christmas. It is also very involved with the village school helping many children to learn to play. The band’s beginner and junior sections provide free instrument loan and training, as well as assistance with practical or theory grade exams. Experienced players are always welcome in the senior band.

Entertainment is provided for the elderly throughout the year and during the summer there are open air concerts on the local bandstand. A very successful carnival is supported by the whole village as well as many friends and holiday visitors from all around. Over the years Constantine’s ‘Brass on the Grass has’ become one of the most popular Brass Band events in the Cornwall.

We regret that Brass on the Grass 2020 which was scheduled for 18th/19th July has been cancelled. See you all next year: 17th/18th July 2021.

Constantine Allotments Society

Constantine Allotments Society has been cultivating the site in Bridge for well over 40 years.  We run on organic lines, and members grow a variety of vegetables, soft fruit and flowers. We are family-friendly and children are encouraged to get involved. We are currently in the process of re-terracing all the plots thanks to a grant from the Lottery fund.  At present all the plots are occupied, but we run a waiting list and anyone interested can contact the joint chairpeople, Dougal & Suzanna Jeffries, on 01326 341356.

Women’s Institute

The Women’s Institute (WI) was formed in 1915 to revitalise rural communities and encourage women to become more in- volved in producing food during the First World War. Since then the organisation’s aims have broadened and the WI is now the largest voluntary women’s organisation in the UK. The WI will celebrated its centenary in 2015 and currently has 212,000 members in around 6,600 WIs.

The WI plays a unique role in providing women with educational opportunities and the chance to build new skills, to take part in a wide variety of activities and to campaign on issues that matter to them and their communities.

Constantine One & All Club

Meets in Social Club, monthly, Monday afternoons.

Contact: Mrs. S. Coot, 16 Trebarvah Road, Constantine (01326) 340050

Varied and interesting programme of speakers and entertainers during the Winter; outings and coach trips organised during the Summer. Over 40 welcome.

Constantine Memories Club

Tracey Clowes (01326) 340279

Group recording on CD the memories of Constantine parishioners, to form an archive locally and also as part of a national scheme.

Constantine Kid’s Club

Meets in the school from 8-8.45am and 3.15-6pm

In the Pre School Building and run by Constantine Primary School.

Please book in advance through the school secretary, Christine Beswick: (01326) 340554

A great facility for children from 4 to 11 years. For short term planned or emergency supervision by trained staff. Outdoor activities are always on offer with the use of the school field, playground and adventure areas as well as fun things to do indoors. All children are welcome.

History Group 

Meetings have been cancelled until further notice due to the Coronavirus.

Meets at 7.15pm in the WI Hall on the 3^rd Friday of every month except December.  In November the AGM precedes the meeting and starts at 7pm.

Hon Secretary:
Mr Don Garman
Chyrose, Bosanath Valley, Mawnan Smith
dj.garman@virgin.net
Tel: 01326 250604

Hon Treasurer:
Mrs Melanie Richards
Ponjeravah Cottage, Constantine
Tel: 01326 340421

Constantine Enterprises Company

A Company (limited by guarantee) managing a variety of projects within Constantine Parish.

The CEC is run by a board of volunteer Directors/Trustees who meet regularly to ensure the smooth running of the company and subsidiaries. 

The CEC Directors are:-

• Tracey Clowes:  Honorary Chair. 
• Charles Pugh:  Honorary Company Secretary & Treasurer.
• Gerelyn Blackstone-Karapanos, Caitlin DeSilvey, Chris Hussey,  Dougal Jeffries, Barbara Pugh, Elfie Rawlence, Gia Shaw, Peter Tatham & Richard Thomas. 

Constantine Drama Club

Tolmen Theatre Company ‚ Meets in Tolmen Centre, Fore St, Constantine, Thursdays 7pm.

Contact: Jon Welch, Tolvan Cross, Gweek (01326) 341045

Active and enthusiastic group, all ages welcome to come along.

Cottage Garden Society

Chairman: Mr. H. Bolt 01326 340306
Treasurer: Mr. D. Burke 01326 341018
Membership Secretary: Mrs. B. Willoughby 01326 340083

Winter meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7.30pm in the WI Hall except February which starts at 7.00pm.

The Summer Show is held on the 3rd Saturday of July in the marquee on the recreation field.

Church Hall User’s Committee

Treasurer/Booking Sec: Mrs. J. Parshall, Vicarage Terrace, Constantine (01326) 340236

Constantine Bridge Club

Meets in W.I. Hall Wednesdays, 2pm ‚ 4.30pm.

Contact: Mr. G. Doubleday, Church Square, Constantine (01326) 340112

New Bridge playing members welcome.

Constantine Arts Society

Constantine Arts Society is a group of enthusiastic amateur and professional artists, which came about in 1974 when a few local people decided to paint together in the village hall.

Today, 40 years on, the Arts Society is still flourishing with over 70 members.

The Society holds an annual, very successful Summer Exhibition, which welcomes everybody to view and buy.

The Society also hosts workshops, social and leisure events.

Constantine Amblers

Contact: Mr. R. Rashleigh, 30 Penbothidno, Constantine (01326) 340047

Contact: Mrs. G. Gove, Tresahor Praze, Constantine (01326) 340266

All year round. Footpath walks, locally and out-of-parish. Meet in Constantine Church Hall car park Wednesdays fortnightly at 1.30pm (winter) or 6pm (summer).

Constantine Agricultural Association

Chairman: Mr. P. Carter, Trengilly Farm, Constantine (01326) 340883

Annual Show ‚ 1^stSaturday in July. A super day out at Trengilly Farm!

Many trade stands. Cattle, horses & dogs. Craft & domestic tent.

Constantine & District Twinning Association

Twinned with Pont-Croix, Brittany.

Chairman: Mr. Eric Williams, 8 Comfort Wartha, Constantine (01326) 341440

Secretary: Mrs. Mary Owen, Lower Treworval, Constantine (01326) 250700

Treasurer: Mrs. Marian Saunders, Manor Mill, Constantine (01326) 341269

Committee Members: Gia Shaw, Penny McGovern, John Richards, Maggie Mackenzie, Henry Sneesby, Antonia Elleman.

Formed in 1982, the Association covers the parishes of Constantine and Gweek and is twinned with Pont ‚ Croix in Brittany. Every year, either they visit Constantine or Constantine visits them.

A newsletter called ‚ Salut! is published regularly and a lively French conversation group caters for beginner and intermediate speakers.

Contact Gia Shaw: (01326) 250769

Helford River Scout Group

Beavers 6 – 8 years Meet MCA Hall, Mawnan Smith, Thursday 5.10 – 6.26pm

Cub Scouts 8 – 10+ years Meet MCA Hall, Mawnan Smith, Thursday 6.30 – 8.00pm

Sea Scouts 10 – 14 years, Wednesday 6.30 – 8pm. Meet Constantine Church Hall with various venues.

Sea Scout leader: Scott Woyka, Vicarage Terrace, Constantine (07968) 332092

Helford River Scout Group Contact: Sue Rosevear (01326) 250225

Aim to help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, by taking part in a variety of activities and experiences.

1st Constantine Guides 

Girls 10+ to 15 years.  Meet in Church Hall, Fridays 7.30 – 9.00pm.

Guide Leader: Mrs R. Nicholls, Vicarage Terrace, Constantine (01326) 341320

Mobile (07533) 221782

Guider: Miss H. Downing Stithians (01209) 861647

1st Constantine Guides

Girls 10+ to 15 years. Meet in Church Hall, Fridays 7.30 ‚ 9.00pm.

Guide Leader: Mrs R. Nicholls, Vicarage Terrace, Constantine (01326) 341320

Mobile (07533) 221782

Guider: Miss H. Downing Stithians (01209) 861647

1st Constantine Brownies

Girls 7 to 10 years. Meet in Church Hall, Fridays

Contact: Mrs. L. Sole, 52 Fore Street, Constantine (01326) 340722

Trengilly Singers

Contact:
Mrs H Maguire 01326 373299

Musical Director:
Melanie Uren 01326 340421

Trengilly Wartha, Constantine

Practice Monday evening 7.15pm in the Church Hall. Mixed Choir, singing all styles from Tallis to Tavener, Baroque to Big Spender, available for concerts, weddings etc.