Launcells Horticultural Show

Added at 18:43 on 31 March 2023

Launcells Horticultural Show Committee (Graham Tape, Caroline Tape and myself, Brian Pollard) recently held a meeting to discuss the 2023 Horticultural Show. The date was set for Saturday 12th August. For anyone who hasn’t been to our show before, or has never entered, there are many classes t...

Clean up after your pet

Added at 18:19 on 31 March 2023

Recently some residents encountered lots of rubbish on a stroll from Hersham Cross to Great Moreton entrance. Even worse, there was dog waste in the Bus Shelter (the shelter that some of us spent a lot of time bringing back into use). We are lucky to live in a beautiful area, and most people work ha...

Recycle and Raise Collection

Added at 18:17 on 31 March 2023

Many thanks to everyone who collected chocolate and ice-cream tubs, especially Bude Scouts, who were the main donators. They were collected at the end of February and are now on their way to make some money for charity. Editor

The History of the Red Post

Added at 18:20 on 06 March 2023

Recently posted on the Scarey South West Facebook Page Red Post, near Launcells, Cornwall – unique, iconic, historic, beloved by locals and tourists alike, but sadly also the site of many hangings and as such, possible hauntings. The Red Post signpost, the much admired 4 directional fingerpost...

Dog Mess

Added at 18:00 on 02 January 2023

Someone has been allowing their dog/s to foul the Parish Hall Car Park. This must not be allowed to continue. All mess must be picked up and taken away. Thank you Parish Hall Committee

Gateway to Grimscott

Added at 17:57 on 02 January 2023

Sarah and John MacDonald have been tending the flower boxes at the Gateway to Grimscott and after two years have decided that they need to hand the task over to someone else. Very many thanks go to them for all their hard work. Launcells Parish Council are now looking for someone (or more than one p...