METHODIST women in North and South East Cornwall met at Tamar Valley Methodist Church, Albaston recently for their local celebration, following the national Methodist Conference in Southport — a gathering which takes place every five years.

More than 60 attended the service which was led by Mrs Janet Tomlinson, president of the Callington and Gunnislake Circuit, and Mrs Penny Manders, the county representative.

They addressed the gathering, reflecting on the service at conference, which was most uplifting.

Mrs Manders urged all to respond to the changing and challenging times and face the opportunities this presents.

The organist was Mrs Joan Bose, the Tamar Valley organist.