Lostwithiel

The officers of the Lostwithiel Society are:-

President: The Worshipful The Mayor of Lostwithiel
(Councillor R. Peareth Esq.)

Chairman: Mrs. M. Jones

Hon. Treasurer: Mr. P. J. Treleaven

Hon. Secretary: Mrs. M. Jones (Tel. 01208 873504)

Recorder: Miss. V. Strout

Committee: Mrs. C. J. Jones, Miss. V. Strout, Mrs. M. Jones,

Mrs. A. F. Botterill, Mr. P. J. Treleaven

and Mr. D. Botterill.

Patrons: Mrs. C. Barnicoat - Miss.E. Santo

Unless stated otherwise, all indoor meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the Month in the Church Rooms at 7.30 pm . The annual subscription is £7; due at November meeting. All are welcome so why not come and join us. All talks are followed by a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits.
Notices concerning talks, excursions and any alteration in timing will be posted at various places in the town.
Meetings Programme 2009.
Tuesday, January 27^th	"Cornish Scientists in the late 18th century.	Prof. Colin Bristow
Tuesday, February 24^th	Buffet Supper in the Conservative Club, Queen Street, "The siege of Lostwithiel 1644.	Mary Jones
Tuesday, March 24^th	"Prehistoric Cornwall	Mark Camp
Tuesday, April 28th	"Caradon Hill Mines, then and now."	Colin Buck
	May. Proposed outing to Port Eliot, St. Germans.
Tuesday, September 22^nd	“Holman Brothers.”	Hugh Trevarthen
Tuesday, October 27^th	"Painting in West Cornwall and the Newlyn Artists.	Jonathan Holmes
Tuesday, November 24^th	AGM and – "Lost towns of Cornwall"	Tony Wood
As from January 2009, the Society will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to April, excluding December, instead of on the fourth Thursday.

Outdoor Events
Guided walks in Historic Lostwithiel Guided walks around Historic Lostwithiel will take place every Thursday from 2 April to 26 September and every Tuesday from 26 May to 22 September, leaving the Community Centre (just off the A390) at 11am, allow about 90 minutes. Groups are welcome at other times by arrangement. The guides are trained volunteers. The charge of £2.50 is for the Lostwithiel Museum, Charity No. 1029141 Children with adults free. The walk is not suitable for dogs. Please phone 01208 872207 for details.
Federation Events

Saturday 7th March 2009	Federation Spring Meeting	County Hall, Truro
4th July	Summer Festival	Redruth
3th October	Annual General Meeting	County Hall, Truro 2.pm
14th November 2.pm	Winter Festival	Wadebridge Town Hall
Federation Journal published twice a year
Other Events
September 2009	Esethvos Kernow. Eisteddfod of Cornwall. Penzance	SALTASH
September 2009	Gorsedd	SALTASH
Other Dates
5th March	St Piran's Day	Bodmin