The Rotary Young Writer Competition, 2020

The District Competition


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Our two, local first prize winners each won a third prize at District Level: one from Truro High School, in the Junior Group,  and one  from Penair School in the Intermediate.


Due to the wretched virus, the local and District prizes have been posted to their homes, so I’m afraid a photo opportunity has been unavailable this time.

This year’s subject was ‘Connections’, which despite its somewhat abstract nature, drew 42 entries locally, all of which impressed our panel of judges. Next year’s subject is ‘My Happiest Day’ and we will be sending details to local schools before the Autumn half term holiday. 

30 June Update: 

Richard  now reports that he has received from District the Certificates and book voucher prizes and he has forwarded them on.

He was then delighted to receive the following letter:

"Dear Mr Lingham,
Thank you very much for organising the ‘Young Writer Competition’  and for awarding me 3rd place.
I’m sorry that it’s been so long and I haven’t replied until now, our online school timetable is quite demanding.
I am looking forward to buying a new book with my book voucher!
Daisy-Grace Whitham-Gunn"






'What We Do' Main Pages:

The generator labelled and ready for transit.

One year after the start of the war.

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Brian, David P and PB had some interesting moments on the 6.5 miles that completed our summer challenge.

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We will be at Sainsbury's, this month from 16th to 19th, with our newly acquired Barrel Organ. Monies raised will go to St. Petroc's.

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Photos of the day. Click to enlarge. Report and Results below.

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Presentations August 2022 at Trelander: DHP and DGR

Two or three (or more!) volunteers are needed to represent the Club during the last part of each session and to present the souvenir medallions sponsored by the Club. No more than an hour is asked. Please use the sign up sheet attached

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A visit to the Truro depot. Click on photos for captions.

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The results have been announced to schools.

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Boscawen sells poppies for the Legion, Nov. 2022.

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Hustyns Resort, Hotel and Spa, is set in a remote St. Breock Downs location. And is the only possible safe parking place for miles around. 4 members walk the 6.1 miles to it from Little Petherick.

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Another wonderful Competition for our local schools

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31 March update. School Presentations of Certificates and prizes.

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Our National 2nd Place Presentation

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An online zoom quiz battle between two friendly local clubs - and overseen by a quizmaster in South Africa.

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Simon, Jade and Helen were excellent guides

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We entertain the late night shoppers in Truro.

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A fine Club Service, involving many members.

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We visit the 10 Schools. Click on photos for captions.

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Julian describes the programme roll out.

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The Mayor, Steve Webb welcomes David Pollard.

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Boscawen contributes

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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.

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We celebrated the Saints Way Challenge and its fundraising aim with a short and easy walk at Fowey.

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Cheque for £590 - representing one box -is presented.

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Julian reports another enjoyable youth project.

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The Lord Lieutenant, with President Ian and Organizer Richard make the presentations.

We visited Truro School Prep. and Richard Lander to conclude a memorable Young Writer competition.

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Presentation at Richard Lander School

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On December 27. At St. Mawes.

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The Rotary Club of Truro Boscawen team up with BIDS Truro

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We provided the young players with Rotary logo water bottles

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Update April 2022. Congratulations to them. May update...new pictures added.

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Truro Area Schools entry numbers break all records.

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Truro Golf Club, Friday 13 May. Click on pictures and then scroll through. Event report below the pictures.

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Wonderful weather. Click on the photos for captions.

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Another successful event organised by Julian.

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Mike Grundy takes over from Ian Bell as Boscawen President for the coming year. Mike Barber becomes Senior Vice President.

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A happy occasion with families and friends at the Cathedral Chapter House Restaurant.

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At Truro School Chapel. Tickets available online only.

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Richard, President Ian and judges visit Truro High School Prep. (Click images to see captions)

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For the second year, we will roll out the "barrel organ", play seasonal tunes, and hope to collect money from shoppers in aid of St. Petroc's.

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Presentations to pupils of Devoran School and Richard Lander School are shown here. There will be further presentations after Easter.

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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.

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How our Club has responded to the special circumstances of this year.

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During Lockdown we have been prevented from holding our usual fundraising events. However we know that local charities need support at these times more than ever.

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This Challenge is open to all Cornish Rotary Clubs and their friends. We are walking the Cornish coastal footpath all through August to raise funds for Cornwall Mind and for Clubs' chosen charities.

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2 weeks done and 2 to go. Check out our progress towards the 293 mile target here.

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We are the Champions!

This is the biggest week yet. We have 18 Related Pages of walks and pics by Boscawen, by Cornwall Mind and by other Rotary Clubs throughout the county. MESSAGE TO ALL: A FINAL PUSH THIS WEEK TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS. SEE THE MAP.

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Many Clubs throughout the County have joined the Challenge, and we are now within 36 miles of walking every bit of the Cornish Coastal Footpath. See the Map for the remaining 7 stretches to be walked.

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Our Challenge is completed! (Just one short section in the east remains). When our Senior Vice President voiced scepticism that we could do it he was by no means the only one. Perhaps we should all have a piece of that hat!

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16 other Rotary Clubs in the county, Cornwall Mind, and all their friends have joined Truro Boscawen in COMPLETING THE COASTAL FOOTPATH CHALLENGE

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We recorded the miles we walked/biked each week and have shown them as virtual walks. So far, we have walked from John O'Groats to Lands End, and from Lands End to London. We are also raising charity funds at the same time.

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Ian Bell and Mike Grundy take up their Chains of Office.

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Our proud Perranarworthal winners

Triumph for local school! The West Cornwall round of the National Rotary Youth Speaks Competition is won by a Boscawen sponsored Team.

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Raj presents our cheque to Steve Ellis

We recently entertained our friends from St Petroc's at the club and heard from them about the encouraging reduction in homelessness in the county over the last 3 years.

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Every year just after Christmas we go for a bracing walk with friends, children, grandchildren, dogs, whatever..This time we started at Mylor, went round via the Pandora Inn and back all via creekside paths and woodland.

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St Petroc's CEO Steve Ellis will update us on the work of the charity which the club has supported for many years in cash or kind.

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The Club logo

A brief description of this Club's current activities - and some history

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Links to the year's events

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Links to the year's events

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Links to the year's events

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Links to the main events of the year

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Links to the year's main fundraising events

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A record of the year's fundraising activities

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A brief record of the year's activities

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Links to the year's events

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Supporting schools and young people

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Our Community and Vocational Services Committee supports local charities with members' time as well as funds; and also promotes activities with schools and young people (see separate page)

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A committee of the Club which specialises in international links and support

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