Robert Stephen "Passon" Hawker was famous as the writer of "The Song of the Western Men" and for reviving the Harvest Festival, now celebrated throughout the Christian world, he also left a significant legacy in the parish of Morwenstow. Sunday 10th August Blessing of the Sea at Duckpool BeachSaturday 16th August Display of Hawker Memorabilia at Morwenstow Community Centre from 1.00pm till 4.00pm - cream tea, Bassline Singing Group, handbells.Sunday 17th August Display of Hawker Memorabilia at Morwenstow Community Centre from 1.00pm till 5.00pm - cream tea, Entertainers - Cousin Jack.Sunday 17th August Church Service in St John the Baptist and St Morwenna Church, Morwenstow at 3.00pm Attended by the Bishop of Truro,The Lord-Lieutenant of Cornwall Colonel Sir Edward Bolitho KCVO OBEDeputy Lord-Lieutenant Mrs. Fiona HargreavesSunday 5th October Harvest Service in St John the Baptist and St Morwenna Church, Morwenstow at 11.00amSunday 5th October Harvest Lunch at Morwenstow Community Centre at1.00pm
These are held every Saturday at 0830, mens' and ladies' breakfasts on alternate Saturdays. Please do come and join us!The next one will be on Saturday 16th August and will be the Ladies' Prayer Breakfast.
SERVICES ON SUNDAY 17th AUGUST - Trinity 9St Andrew's Church, Stratton - 9.30am Morning WorshipSt Oalf's Church, Poughill - 10.00am Morning PraiseSt James the Great Church, Kilkhampton - 11.00am Holy CommunionSt John the Baptist and St Morwenna Church, Morwenstow - 3.00pm Hawker SesquicentennialSt Swithin's Church, Launcells - 6.00pm Taize service of meditation and chants
