LENT lunches are being held at various churches in the Callington and Gunnislake Methodist circuit throughout the 40 day period. On Friday, March 9 it was the turn of Tamar Valley Methodist Church at Albaston to host the lunch of soup, bread roll and a sweet, served by ladies at the church. A vote of thanks to the helpers at Tamar Valley was made by the Rev Anne Curnow. A total of £212 was raised for Christian Aid.