Truro Boscawen Rotary Club Photo Galleries
Boscawen collects for St Petroc's at Sainsbury's
Using our "Barrel Organ" and plenty of festive CDs.
Details2023 Mayor of Truro's Charity Golf Day
Photos of the day. Click to enlarge. Report and Results below.
DetailsBoscawen Alverton Christmas Lunch 2023
Our big family party of the year. Click on pics to enlarge.
DetailsLelant Walk, 28 Nov. Led by Steve and Demelza.
Wonderful weather. Click on the photos for captions.
DetailsSummer 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.
DetailsThe End of the Competition: Young Writer 2023 Presentations
We visit the 10 Schools. Click on photos for captions.
DetailsCommodore Doreen Gibbons visits Boscawen
She represents Cornwall's Sailing Charity for the Blind and Visually Impaired
DetailsBoscawen supports football coaching for young people
We provided the young players with Rotary logo water bottles
DetailsDevoran School are District Youth Speaks Winners! May16 update.
Update April 2022. Congratulations to them. May update...new pictures added.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsCornwall Mind Bark Run at Trelissick
Sun 30 Oct. The Club helped steward this event, with Evolution and other friends.
DetailsTruro Platinum Jubilee Parade. 2 June 2022
The Club assists with the Stewarding of the event
DetailsPresidential 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.
DetailsDistrict 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)
DetailsOur Christmas Lunch, 12 Dec 2021
A happy occasion with families and friends at the Cathedral Chapter House Restaurant.
DetailsRotary 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.
DetailsFamily Christmas Lunch, Sunday, 12 December. 2021
One of the highlights of our year at Boscawen.
DetailsClub Group Walk. July 9.
We celebrated the Saints Way Challenge and its fundraising aim with a short and easy walk at Fowey.
Details2021 Young Writer. The Final Presentations
We visited Truro School Prep. and Richard Lander to conclude a memorable Young Writer competition.
DetailsAnother Presentation to Young Writers
Richard, President Ian and judges visit Truro High School Prep. (Click images to see captions)
DetailsWalk no. 2 of the Challenge.
5 go on a ramble from Lanivet to Lanlivery. (click images to enlarge and to see captions)
DetailsCompleted 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.
DetailsDevoran School
There were two "Highly Commended" entries in the Junior Section from Devoran. (Click the pictures for captions)
DetailsRichard Lander School
Pupils from the school take the top 3 places in the Senior Section of the Competition (Click pictures for captions)
DetailsBoscawen Handover, June 2020
A unique occasion, with only 5 people able to meet together, sadly, but all other club members could watch via zoom.
DetailsA Short Mathematical Stroll Around Truro
Brian challenges our powers of observation. Photos by courtesy of Steve.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRC Newquay complete Porthcothan to Newquay
Andrew N. and 5 friends and family walk 11 miles to finish another closing section.
DetailsBoscawen welcomes a new President and a new Senior Vice President.
Ian Bell and Mike Grundy take up their Chains of Office.
DetailsBarbers tick off Holywell to Fistral
A sunny Sunday is perfect for them. Another 5.5 m towards the total.
DetailsRC 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.
DetailsSennen to Pendeen
Something of an "End of Term" walk. A strong Boscawen team walk to Cape Cornwall and some go on to Pendeen.
DetailsPrivate enterprise alongside the Footpath at the Lizard and Cadgwith
Local produce for sale along the way. Including some fetching covid masks you might need..
DetailsLizard Point to Cadgwith, and back
Peter and Oliver B see a dramatic coast, and reminders of the unpredictability of the sea.
DetailsDavid 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.
DetailsBig 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.
DetailsDavid P. our North Coast Expert.
Crackington Haven up to Sandy Mouth. Click on images to enlarge and to see captions.
DetailsWendy 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
DetailsA Boscawen Team goes East to Polperro
Raj, Karen and their group of young carers cover some miles in South East Cornwall
DetailsTerry N, from Mounts Bay RC
We see Terry in training for a solo effort on the 8 miles from Newlyn to Marazion
DetailsPlace 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.
DetailsMollie, Mike, and Max go on an adventure.
They walk the lovely stretch from Rock via Polzeath to the Pentire Point headland and the Rumps.
DetailsFrom Crackington Haven to Widemouth Bay.
David P. completes his north coast odyssey, and the Editor goes along with him to verify the achievement.
DetailsTRC 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!
DetailsMike 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.
DetailsThe 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"
DetailsThis is the second page for David P.
This time he gallops along the path from Rinsey Head to Porthleven.
DetailsDavid 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.
DetailsIan 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.
DetailsDavid 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.
DetailsRedruth RC do some hard yards.
Tony W. and Lynda and Mike and Mrs. N take on the North Coast in the mist.
DetailsFrank, 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.
DetailsTeam 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!
DetailsPB 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!
Details4 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.
DetailsWe move further from home for some great seascapes
Julian, David P. Mike B. and Ian B. have a category of their own
DetailsAn 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.
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsSteve and David P in Town with camera.
We think they may have been following Brian's Mathematical Quiz trail
DetailsWildlife Section
A varied and exciting menagerie this week. Llamas (or maybe Alpacas), pheasants, two types of sea bird., an enigmatic frog... etc.. etc
DetailsSupporting 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.
DetailsBoscawen 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.
DetailsWEEK 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
Details1000 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.
DetailsAnd Finally....
A thought that all honest walkers and cyclists have had during the last 3 weeks
DetailsMr. Todd's Wildlife Section.
His early rising habit gets some fine shots. But there are other "Attenboroughs" in our Club.....
DetailsMike Barber's Wildflower Section (He knows them all)
But lots of contributions from others, as well.
DetailsSpring Trees (And Poets Corner)
This week the trees have been at their freshest green. Soon they will darken to their summer shades.
DetailsWeek 2 Places and Thoughts
See also the following sections on Wildflowers, Wildlife and Spring Trees.
DetailsMike Barber's Wild Flower Corner
He is an expert we think. Every question about the flowers that has been asked he has answered confidently.
Details21 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
DetailsYouth 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.
DetailsCharity Concert in aid of Shelterbox
In the Truro School Chapel, featuring the Celtic Male Ensemble and the Truro School Barbershop Boys.
DetailsParkers' 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.
Details1 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.
DetailsAnnual 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.
DetailsParker'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
Details22 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
Details"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.
Details2 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.
DetailsParker's Pizzas May 2012
A selection of photos from the event two years ago - just after the completion of the main construction
DetailsTruro 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.
DetailsCharity 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.
DetailsBBQ 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
DetailsPresident'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.
DetailsBurns Supper 2015: partners and guests: Cathedral Restaurant
Another Clive Steel extravaganza, haggis and all. Partners, guests, prospective recruits were all welcome.
DetailsFal 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.
DetailsPresident'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.
DetailsBurns Night 2017: another successful Clive extravaganza
DetailsWine 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.
DetailsCharity Fashion Show and Prize Draw -out-takes
What brave chaps! These didn't make the short list for publication. Captions invited.
DetailsAnnual 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
DetailsDecember 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.
DetailsYoung 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.
Details21st 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.
Details20th 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
DetailsYoung 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,
Details16 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.
DetailsRefurbishing 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.
DetailsFal 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
DetailsLate 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.
DetailsYoung 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.
DetailsLate 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.
DetailsYoung 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.
DetailsYoung Chef at Truro High School
Seven contestants took part, with local judges Andy Appleton (from Fifteen at Watergate Bay),
Details19th 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.
DetailsLate 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.
DetailsCharity 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.
DetailsYouth 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..
DetailsYouth 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.
DetailsYoung 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.
DetailsYoung 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.
DetailsFal River Walk Team Challenge 2 June 2013
Now renamed the Fal River Walk Team Challenge CELEBRATE 60 YEARS SINCE THE CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABETH!
DetailsFal 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.
DetailsGarden 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.
DetailsYouth 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.
DetailsYoung 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.
DetailsTruro 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.
DetailsYoung Writer 2016-2017
This year’s topic was ‘Reflections’, and entries could be in prose or poetry form.
DetailsRotary 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.
DetailsSplash 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.
DetailsLate Night Shopping 2012
This Christmas, the stall generated profits of close to £2000. Here is a selection of shots of the stall in action.
Details15th 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.
DetailsTruro Day
Members volunteered to promote the Club at the annual event in Boscawen Park - photos Alan Conway
DetailsCharity 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
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