Ladock News August 2026
Ow sos ger,
Where does the time go!
I cannot believe that we are at the end of July and the summer holidays are here.
At the end of term the youth group were invited to the Sanctuary for a BBQ as their final meeting. We have had 18 young people step through the doors since the group began in January with the current members keen for it to continue in September. They have asked if we would include a little programme to support the young people as they navigate the transition to secondary school and into their teenage years. The team that heads this up are Sara Schofield, Sara Edwards, Cliff Husband and myself -please do pray for this group and for their leaders. We have also been supported by LLM Scott and CW Matthew as well as parent helpers to whom we have been extremely thankful.
At the end of Little Lights, the stay and play group, 6 children were given an Usborne Children’s bible suitable for bedtime reading, the children were so excited to have their own story books.
Our church schools - Grampound Road, Grampound with Creed and Ladock -also said goodbye to their year 6’s. Each child received a Good News Bible and several also received an ‘It’s your move’ resource designed to help children think about their experience of transitioning from primary to secondary school.
In amongst this there is, of course, many others saying goodbye, perhaps changing places of work, those retiring, those who are moving home and those who are mourning the death of a family member or friend. Transitions and how we learn to manage them are an important life skill - which may seem a strange thing to say, but it is important to recognise and reconcile ourselves to the cost of loss. As we go through life we learn how to say thank you, how to acknowledge the value and love we have received from another, perhaps at home but also in the workplace. We also learn to process our own feelings of doubt, fear, joy and courage as we step forward into life.
Across the Upper Fal Parishes we are also experiencing something of a transition as we work towards becoming one Benefice made up of 6 parishes. It’s like the digits of a hand coming together and becoming a hand - each digit has it’s own way of being but we are also part of something distinctive where we work collegiately and collaboratively together. Through the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit we can trust that God is bringing us into community together as his church in our own locations.
To help us think about this I have invited Rebecca Evans and AD Clive to come and spend some time with us. Please save the date Saturday 17th October 10am-4pm. We will be meeting at Tresillian Village Hall. This vision Day will include a service of Holy Communion demonstrating our commitment to belong to the community that Jesus calls us to. More details to follow.
One last thing, a reminder that we have been invited to Suffree Farm on Sunday 2 August from 12.30 (if it is raining we will convene at Probus church) for a bring your own picnic. To supplement your picnic there will also be a pasty and glass of wine. This is intended to be a gentle gathering, a chance to catch up or stroll around the garden. I do advise bringing your own chairs or picnic rug. You are also warmly welcome to bring your dog. I will be taking Flossie!
And finally, don't forget to invite neighbouring families to Duggie Dug Dug on 15th August, 2.00pm - 3.30pm for our science filled praise party -a great way to warm up for the Probus Fun Week Carnival later! Please sign up here. I look forward to seeing you there!
Gras ha kres,
Caroline
Our planned services and other events for August are:
Saturday 1 August: No Coffee Morning this month.
Sunday 2 August: Holy Communion 11.00 am.
Sunday 9 August: Holy Communion 11.00 am.
Sunday 16 August: Holy Communion 11.00 am.
Sunday 23 August: Holy Communion, 11.00 am.
Sunday 23 August: Evensong 6.00 pm.
Sunday 30 August: Holy Communion, 11.00 am.
There will be no service of Morning Prayer on Tuesday mornings this month.
The Church is open for private prayer every day, including weekends.
Please note that full details of online services and all our events are on our website www.ladockchurch.org.uk
Ladock Church is also on Facebook.
Coffee Mornings in the Hall
There will be no coffee morning in the Hall in August; the next one will be held on Saturday 5 September from 10.00 -12.00.
Ladock Church Fete Saturday 27 June
You have probably heard by now that the fete made over £4,000!!!! There are still a few small amounts to come in but that is a truly wonderful amount. Last year was exceptional because we had the Bells Appeal but this year overtook 2024 by a few hundred pounds…well done!
Thanks to all concerned for preparing and running the stalls so well and so efficiently, especially on such a hot day. Enclosed is a breakdown of what each stall made.
Thank you also to all those who provided a vital role in helping stallholders with car parking, baking, growing and nurturing plants, crafting, face painting, drawing portraits, running games, donating anything that could be sold or used, wading in the river, setting up and clearing the Hall, lugging heavy books, prizes, wine and water, gifts and collectibles around…and heavy bags of cash to the bank!…putting up bunting, sourcing prize money and prizes, dashing out to buy ice lollies, plus the 101 other things that had to be done.
Thank you once again from us and from Ladock Church for everything you have done to make the fete a financial success and, most importantly, an enjoyable community event.
Carey, Jen, Amanda and Ladock PCC
Fete Grand Draw Winners
First Prize, £200 cash: Colin Caff
Second Prize, £150 cash: Penny Weston
Third Prize, £100 cash: Ian Crick-Smith
Fourth Prize, £50 cash: Darcy Ball
Contacts
Reverend Caroline Husband Joe Sharp, Churchwarden
01726 337730 07816 317180
Email: rector@probusteam.com Email: Churchwarden@ladockchurch.org.uk
Rev’d Linda Whetter Sue Smith, Churchwarden
01872 530265 07900 070382
Email: lindaw23@outlook.com Email: churchwarden2@ladockchurch.org.uk
Vanessa Morcom, Safeguarding Officer
07980 938910
Email: safeguarding@ladockchurch.org.uk