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...

Launcells Parish Allotments ? – a Question for Parishioners

Added at 17:55 on 02 January 2023

At the most recent Parish Council Meeting, the question of whether we should create some allotments in the parish was raised. We noted that Cornwall Council has been given a substantial amount of “levelling up funding” that we might be able to apply for in order to fund the creation of s...

A Full House!

Added at 17:50 on 02 January 2023

Despite clashing with the England game, Launcells Village Hall was crammed full with excited bingo players on Friday 25th November ready for ‘eyes down’ at 7.30pm so it was a ‘Full House’ in more ways than one! It was lovely to see younger members of the community in attendan...