Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Welcome to St Rumon's Church, Ruan Lanihorne. TR2 5NY ## Posts - [2026 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2026-news) - February 2026 The builders came in February to repair the end beam on the Transept and one of the beams in the Lychgate. The repairs are all finished but we need to paint them, when the weather improves. We were also blessed with receiving a grant towards the purchase of ten heated pew cushions. These - [2025 NEWS](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2025-news) - December I would like to thank everyone that came to our carol Service in December. That was the most people we have had in a long time. The service was followed by a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie/cake, the mulled wine being appreciated by those with cold hands! We took £195 for - [2025 Parish Post](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2025-parish-post) - Parish Post February 2025 Parish Post March 2025 Parish Post June 2025 Parish Post July 2025 - [Glebe and Glebe Lands](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/glebe-and-glebe-lands) - THE GLEBE HOUSE (PARSONAGE) Glebe Terrier The Glebe Terrier was first introduced in 1571 when a list of the holdings of every parish was required. These varied greatly depending on what each clergyman decided to include and then the Terrier was collected in the Church of England Registries, but a copy was often kept in - [2024 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2024-news) - DECEMBER Carol Service The Nine Lessons and Carols service on the 15th December was a lovely evening. We had over forty people attend and for the first time, the new carol written for Ruan was sung by three children, helped by Pam Carbis, with the congregation joining in as well. After the service people stayed - [2024 Parish Post](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2024-parish-post) - Parish Post December 2024 Parish Post November 2024 Parish Post October 2024 Parish Post August 2024 Parish Post July 2024 Parish Post June 2024 Parish Post May 2024 Parish Post April 2024 Parish Post March 2024 Parish Post February 2024 Parish Post January 2024 - [2023 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2023-news) - January Oversight Minister Appointed The Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen is pleased to announce that the Revd Douglas Peter Wren, at present Rector in the Speldhurst with Groombridge and Ashurst Benefice in the Diocese of Rochester, is to be Oversight Minister for the Roseland Powder Deanery in the Diocese of Truro. He - [2023 Parish Newsletter](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2023-parish-newsletter) - Parish Newsletter December 2023 Parish Newsletter November 2023 Parish Newsletter October 2023 Parish Newsletter September 2023 Parish Newsletter August 2023 Parish Newsletter July 2023 Parish Newsletter June 2023 Parish Newsletter May 2023 Parish Newsletter April 2023 Parish Newsletter March 2023 Parish Newsletter February 2023 Parish Newsletter January 2023 - [Repairs and Renovations](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/1300s-1800s) - 1300’sThe North aisle was built onto the chapel. 1600’sIn 1658 after a bad storm the tower collapsed on the chapel. The chapel was restored between 1658 and 1664. The rebuildingof the transept was paid for by Richard Trestean of Trelonk. - [Restoration of Tombs](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/restoration-of-tombs) - LUKE TOMB RESTORATION In 2016 a survey of the tombs/headstones was done in the churchyard at Ruan Lanihorne and several were identified as needing some work done on them. It was decided to tackle ten of the oldest ones first and so the process of getting a faculty began. Photographs were taken of their present - [November Services 2023](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/services) - Sunday 5th November 9.30 am - NO SERVICE Sunday 12th November 10.45 am - Remembrance Service By David Hughes Sunday 19th November 9.30 am - Holy Communion By Father Doug Robins - [Flower & Cleaning Rota 2023](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/flower-cleaning-rota-2023) - Sunday January 1st Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes Sunday January 15th Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs Prestwood Sunday February 5th Mrs Cairns/Mrs Whitton/Mrs Rickaby Sunday February 19th Mrs Farr/Mrs Lloyd Sunday March 5th Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes* Sunday March 19th Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs Prestwood* Sunday April 2nd Mrs Cairns/Mrs Whitton/Mrs Rickaby* Sunday April 9th Easter Day *** Sunday April 16th - [2022 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2022-news) - January Facing the future – the Church of England and you. The churches on the Roseland will be going through a process of change in the next few months partly to meet the needs of the modern world but also to recognise that there are huge financial constraints and few clergy available to continue as - [2021 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2021-news) - March It is with sadness that this morning we learnt that Joy Evans, a previous long standing Churchwarden died in hospital. RIP Joy September At our last meeting of the PCC in May, it was agreed to buy two hardwood benches for the churchyard. A three seater Lytham bench has been put on the gravel - [2020 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2020-news) - March CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) GUIDANCE FOR PARISH LEADERS Be aware that guidance is considered on a daily basis and may change. Keep up to date with the latest guidance from the national church, the NHS and the Department of Health: Current advice (1.3.20) is that the common cup and sharing the Peace are permitted. Anybody with - [2019 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2019-news) - May We will be holding a coffee morning on the 11th May at 10.30 am in the Reading Room. Please come along for a chat, cup of tea and some biscuits. There will also be a cake stall and a raffle. October It is with great sadness that we must say farewell to Reverend Philip - [2018 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2018-news) - April The Vestry Meeting and Annual Parochial Church Meetingwill be held on 3 April 2018 at 7.30 pm in the church vestry. Contributions from parishes towards Diocesan costs wasdiscussed at a recent Deanery meeting. The Diocese of Truro,like all other Anglican Dioceses, provides certain services for itsparishes [these include legal and financial support and advice,training - [2017 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2017-news) - February Benefice UpdateThe vicarage has been sold and an offer made by the Diocese on a bungalow which, although it will need some modifications tomake it suitable for a clergy house, will provide the accommodation essential for a ‘house-for-duty’ priest.This progress means that the post can now be advertised - on the national and Diocesan - [2016 News](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2016-news) - January On Friday 4 December churchwardens and members of PCCs of Ruanlanihorne and Veryan churches and Portloe Policy Committee met Bishop Tim at Portloe church for an informal discussion on the future of our respective churches when Father Doug retires in late 2016. When asked if we would be having an interregnum, the Bishop said - [Remembering the Fallen 1939 - 1945](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/remembering-the-fallen-1939-1945) - In 2020 to commemorate 75 years since the end of World War II, an exhibition was held in the church which had been due to run for a year but because of Covid and the church being shut for most of the year, it was run until the end of 2021. If you can help - [Remembering the Fallen 1914-1918](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/remembering-the-fallen-1914-1918) - In 2018 we remembered those who died in the First World War between 1914 and 1918, being the 100th anniversary of the armistice. Each person was remembered in our main Sunday service on the Sunday following the centenary of his or her death. We have some information about those whose names are recorded on our - [Rectors of Ruan Lanihorne](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/rectors-of-ruan-lanihorne) - In 2019 the church had an exhibition on the Rectors of Ruan Lanihorne. Starting with the list of rectors on the board by the font, an extensive search was made of various church websites and books. Relatives of more recent rectors were contacted and locals quizzed. From all the information gathered it was possible to - [Parish Events December 2022](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-december-2022) - Saturday 10th December 2022 3 pm - Christmas Party The Social Group will be holding their annual Christmas Party in the Reading Room from 3 pm. Father Christmas will be making an appearance too. All welcome. Sunday 18th December 2022 6 pm - Nine Lessons and Carols Everyone is welcome to come along to the - [2022 Parish Newsletter](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2022-parish-newsletter) - Parish Newsletter December 2022 Parish Newsletter November 2022 Parish Newsletter October 2022 Parish Newsletter September 2022 Parish Newsletter August 2022 Parish Newsletter July 2022 Parish Newsletter June 2022 Parish Newsletter May 2022 Parish Newsletter April 2022 Parish Newsletter March 2022 Parish Newsletter February 2022 Parish Newsletter January 2022 - [Parish Events August 2022](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-august) - Saturday 13th August 3 pm Social Group annual barbeque Saturday 20th August 2 pm Wedding in church - [Parish Events July 2022](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-july-2022) - ART EXHIBITION Saturday 2nd July in St Rumon's Church, from 10 am until 4 pm. Why not pop into the church and have a look at the art painted by local people from Ruan Parish. This is the ideal opportunity to fill that space on your wall with something special. Then a short walk down - [Flower and Cleaning Rota 2022](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/flower-and-cleaning-rota-2022) - Sunday January 2nd Mrs Farr/Mrs Lloyd Sunday January 16th Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes Sunday February 6th Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs Prestwood Sunday February 20th Mrs Cairns/Mrs Whitton/Mrs Rickaby Sunday March 6th Mrs Farr/Mrs Lloyd* Sunday March 20th Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes* Sunday April 3rd Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs Prestwood* Sunday April 17th - Easter*** Sunday May 1st Mrs Cairns/Mrs Whitton/Mrs Rickaby Sunday May 15th - [2021 Parish Newsletter](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2021-parish-newsletter) - Parish Newsletter December 2021 Parish Newsletter November 2021 Parish Newsletter October 2021 Parish Newsletter September 2021 Parish Newsletter August 2021 Parish Newsletter July 2021 Parish Newsletter June 2021 Parish Newsletter May 2021 Parish Newsletter April 2021 Parish Newsletter March 2021 Parish Newsletter February 2021 Parish Newsletter January 2021 - [ST RUMON'S CHURCH , FLOWER AND CLEANING ROTA 2021](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/st-rumons-church-flower-and-cleaning-rota-2021) - Sunday January 3rd Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs Prestwood Sunday January 17th Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith Sunday February 7th Mrs Farr Sunday February 21st Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes* Sunday March 7th Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs Prestwood* Sunday March 21st Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith* Sunday April 4th Easter Day *** Mrs Farr Sunday April 18th Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes Sunday May 2nd Mrs - [2020 Parish Newsletter](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2020-parish-magazine) - Parish Newsletter December 2020 Parish Newsletter November 2020 Parish Newsletter October 2020 Parish Newsletter September 2020 Parish Newsletter August 2020 Parish Newsletter July 2020 Parish Newsletter June 2020 Parish Newsletter May 2020 Parish Newsletter April 2020 Parish Newsletter March 2020 Parish Newsletter February 2020 Parish Newsletter January 2020 - [Parish Events for March 2020](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-march-2020) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. NO TT THIS MONTH Wednesday 4th March 7 pmParish Council Meeting in the Reading RoomAll welcome Tuesday 31st March 10 amWild Roseland By-monthly meeting in the Reading RoomAll welcome - [Parish Events for February 2020](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-february-2020) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. Friday 28th February 7.30pmMagical PersiaRuan Social Group invite you to join them in the Reading Room, for a presentation, by Caroline Martin on Magical Persia. The story of a journey through Iran in 2019. Admission by donation. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. - [St Rumon's Church, Flower and Cleaning Rota 2020](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/st-rumons-church-flower-and-cleaning-rota-2020) - Sunday January 5th Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs PrestwoodSunday January 19th Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith Sunday February 2nd Mrs Farr/Mrs BirkettSunday February 16th Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes Sunday March 1st Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie/Mrs Prestwood*Sunday March 15th Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith* Sunday April 5th Mrs Farr/Mrs Birkett *Sunday April 12th Easter Day *** Sunday April 19th Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes - [Parish Events for January 2020](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-january-2020) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. Tuesday 7th January 10 amWild Roseland By-monthly meeting in the Reading RoomAll welcome Wednesday 8th january 7 pmParish Council Meeting in the Reading RoomAll welcome - [2016 Parish Magazine](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2016-parish-magazine) - Parish Magazine January 2016 2016 Magazine Subscription Form February 2016 Magazine Parish Magazine March 2016 April 2016 Magazine May 2016 Magazine June 2016 Parish Magazine July Parish Magazine August 2016 Magazine September 2016 Magazine October 2016 Parish Magazine November 2016 Magazine December 2016 Parish Magazine NB Please note that the Carol Service at Ruanlanihorne is on - [2013 Parish Magazine](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-magazine-2013) - Parish Magazine January 2013 Parish Magazine February 2013 Parish Magazine March 2013 Parish Magazine April 2013 Parish Magazine May 2013 Parish Magazine June 2013 Parish Magazine July 2013 Parish Magazine August 2013 Parish Magazine September 2013 Parish Magazine October 2013 Parish Magazine November 2013 Parish Magazine December 2013 - [2014 Parish Magazine](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-magazine-2014) - Parish Magazine January 2014 Parish Magazine February 2014 Parish Magazine March 2013 Parish Magazine April 2014 Parish Magazine May 2014 Parish Magazine June 2014 Parish Magazine July 2014 Parish Magazine August 2014 Parish Magazine September 2014 Parish Magazine October 2014 Parish Magazine November 2014 Parish Magazine December 2014 Veryan School 200 Celebrations - [2015 Parish Magazine](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-magazine-2015) - Parish Magazine January 2015 Parish Magazine February 2015 Christmas Tree Festival Supplement Parish Magazine March 2015 Parish Magazine April 2015 Parish Magazine May 2015 Parish Magazine June 2015 Parish Magazine July 2015 Parish Magazine August 2015 Parish Magazine September 2015 Parish Magazine October 2015 Parish Magazine November 2015 Parish Magazine December 2015 - [2017 Parish Magazine](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-magazine-2017) - Parish Magazine January 2017 Parish Magazine February 2017 Parish Newsletter March 2017 Parish Magazine April 2017 Parish Newsletter May 2017 Parish Magazine June 2017 Parish Newsletter July 2017 Parish Magazine August 2017 Parish Newsletter September 2017 Parish Magazine October 2017 Parish Newsletter November 2017 Parish Magazine December 2017 - [2018 Parish Magazine](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-magazine-2018) - Parish Newsletter January 2018 Parish Magazine February 2018 Parish Magazine February 2018 insert Parish Newsletter March 2018 Parish Magazine April 2018 Parish Newsletter May 2018 Parish Magazine June 2018 Parish Newsletter July 2018 Parish Magazine August 2018 Parish Newsletter September 2018 Parish Magazine October 2018 Parish Newsletter November 2018 Parish Magazine December 2018 - [2019 Parish Newsletter](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2019-parish-newsletter) - Parish Newsletter January 2019 Parish Newsletter February 2019 Parish Newsletter March 2019 Parish Newsletter April 2019 Parish Newsletter May 2019 Parish Newsletter June 2019 Parish Newsletter July 2019 Parish Newsletter August 2019 Parish Newsletter September 2019 Parish Newsletter October 2019 Parish Newsletter November 2019 Parish Newsletter December 2019 - [Parish Events for December 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-december-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. Saturday 7th December 9 am to 12 amA walk along the Ruan EstuaryJoin Simon Taylor (BTO Regional Rep) and Carol Hughes (CBWPS Membership Secretary/Wild Roseland Treasurer) for a walk along the Ruan Estuary. We will be looking at the birds along the route. The walk is aimed - [Parish Events for November 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-november-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. Tuesday 5th November 10 amWild Roseland By-monthly meeting in the Reading RoomAll welcome Wednesday 6th November 7 pmParish Council Meeting in the Reading RoomAll welcome Thursday 7th November 7.30 pmSocial Group meeting in the Reading RoomAll welcome - [Parish Events for October 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-october) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. - [Parish Events for September 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-september-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 4th September 7 pmCouncil meeting in the Reading Room. All welcome. Tuesday 10th September 10 amWild Roseland By-monthly meetingAll welcome Sunday 15th September 6 pmHarvest Festival Sunday 22nd September 2 - 4 pmWild Roseland are holding a Homes for Nature Workshop in the Reading Room.Booking is - [Parish Events for August 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-august-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Thursday 1st August Ruan Social Group meeting Reading Room at 7.30pm. Saturday 10th August Ruan Social Group Summer Barbeque At the Reading Room - 3 pm Come and join in. Soft drinks and tea and coffee will be available but please feel free to bring your - [Parish Events for July 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-july-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pmTable Tennis Club. All welcome. Saturday 13th July 2.30 pmChurch Cream Teas. Come and sit in the gardens of Glebe House and enjoy a cream tea. There will also be a raffle. Tuesday 16th July 10 amWild Roseland By-monthly meetingAll welcome - [Parish Events for June](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-june-2) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. - [Parish Events for May 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-may-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 1st May 7 pm Annual Parish Meeting in the Reading Room. This is your chance to bring to the attention of the council any matters relating to the parish. Wednesday 1st May 7.30 pm Annual Council Meeting Saturday 11th May 10.30 am Coffee Morning in - [Parish Events for April 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-april-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 3rd April 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. - [Parish Events for March 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-march-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Tuesday 5th March 10 am Wild Roseland By-monthly meeting All welcome Wednesday 6th March 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Saturday 16th March 2 pm Fun parish walk and treasure hunt. Ruan Social Group invite you to join them for a fun parish - [Parish Events for February 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-february-2019) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 6th February 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Saturday 9th February 11 am The Parish Council invite you to a Parish Meeting in the Reading Room. An open discussion to formulate an emergency plan for our Parish. All Welcome. Refreshments available. - [Diocesan News 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/diocesan-news-2018) - Truro Diocese Our News Christmas 2017/18 Truro Diocese Our News February 2018 Truro Diocese Our News March 2018 Truro Diocese Our News April 2018 Truro Diocese Our News May 2018 Truro Diocese Our News June 2018 Truro Diocese Our News August 2018 Truro Diocese Our News September 2018 Truro Diocese Our News November 2018 - [ST RUMON'S CHURCH , FLOWER AND CLEANING ROTA 2019](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/st-rumons-church-flower-and-cleaning-rota-2019) - Sunday January 6th Mrs Martin/Ms Gillespie Sunday January 20th Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith Sunday February 3rd - [Parish Events for December 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-december-2018) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 5th December 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Saturday 8th December 3 pm to 5 pm Christmas Afternoon Tea Ruan Social Group invite all parishioners to join them for Christmas Afternoon Tea. Admission by donation. Sunday 23rd December 6 pm Festival of - [Parish Events for November 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-november-2018) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Tuesday 6th November 10 am Wild Roseland Bi-monthly meeting in the Reading Room Wednesday 7th November 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Sunday 11th November 10.50 am Remembrance Service in the Church. The service will be taken by the Reverend Marian Bond. People - [Parish Events for October 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-october-2018) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 3rd October 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Saturday 27th October 10.30 am Coffee Morning in the Reading Room. - [Parish Events for September 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-september-2018) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Sunday 2nd September 9.30 am St. Rumon's Patronal Festival. Wednesday 5th September 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Sunday 23rd September 6 pm Harvest Festival. We will be decorating the church on the 22nd from 10 am. All help appreciated Saturday 29th September - [Parish Events for August 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-august-2018) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 1st August 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Saturday 4th August 4 pm Village B.B.Q. at Ruan Reading Room. Ruan Social group invite you to join them for a Village B.B.Q., where there will be freshly cooked food on the bbq, soft - [Parish Events for July 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-july) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 4th July 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Saturday 14th July from 2.30 pm Cream Teas at Glebe House. There will be a raffle, cakes and a free trade stall. Wednesday 18th July 9 pm Bat Recognition Walk. Wild Roseland have invited - [Parish Events for June 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-june) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Wednesday 6th June 7 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room. Tuesday 12th June 10 am Wild Roseland bi-monthly meeting in the Reading Room. Saturday 16th June 9 am til 11 am Wild Roseland Moth Morning in the Reading Room. Moths are one of those - [Parish Events for May 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-may-2018) - Every Monday 7.30 p.m. Table Tennis Club. All welcome Wednesday 2nd May 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room - [Parish Events for April 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-april-2018) - Every Monday 7.30 pm Table Tennis Club. All welcome. Tuesday 3rd April 7.30 pm PCC Easter Vestry meeting in the vestry of St Rumon's church. Wednesday 4th April 7 pm Annual Parish Meeting in the Reading Room. This is your chance to have a say about the Council or anything related to the parish. Wednesday - [Parish Events for March 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-march-2018) - Wednesday 7th March 7 p.m. Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room Tuesday 27th March 10 a.m. Bi-monthly meeting of Wild Roseland in the Reading Room - [Parish Events for February 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-february-2018) - Wednesday 7th February 7 pm Parish Council Meeting in the Reading Room - [2012 Parish Magazine](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/2012-parish-magazine) - Parish Magazine December 2012 - [Parish Events for January 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-january-2018) - Wednesday 3rd January 7 p.m. Parish Council Meeting in the Reading Room. Tuesday 9th January 10 a.m. Bi-monthly meeting of Wild Roseland in the Reading Room. - [Parish Events for December 2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-december-2017) - There is no Parish Council Meeting this month. Saturday 2nd December 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas Afternoon Tea. The social group invite you to a Christmas afternoon tea which will be held in the Reading Room. Come along for an afternoon of festive music and great food. Sunday 17th December 6 p.m. Festival of - [ST RUMON’S CHURCH , FLOWER AND CLEANING ROTA 2018](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/st-rumons-church-flower-and-cleaning-rota-2018) - Sunday January 7th Mrs Martin/Mrs Hamblett Sunday January 21st Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith Sunday February 4th Mrs Farr/Mrs Birkett Sunday February 18th Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes* Sunday - [Parish Events for November 2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-november-2017) - Wednesday 1st November 7 p.m. Parish Council Meeting in the Reading Room Saturday 18th November 10.30 a.m. Please come along to our COFFEE MORNING and meet our new priest Philip. We will be serving free tea, coffee and biscuits in the Reading Room from 10.30 a.m. - [Parish Events for October 2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/october-events) - Monday 2nd October 7.30 p.m. The licensing service for the new priest will be taking place at Veryan. Everyone is welcome. Parking is in the school playground. Wednesday 4th October 7 p.m. Parish Council Meeting in the Reading Room. Friday 13th October 7.30 p.m. Memories of the Coliseum. Ruan Social Group are holding an evening - [2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/326-2) - ST RUMON'S CHURCH , FLOWER AND CLEANING ROTA 2017 Sunday January 1st Mrs Martin/Mrs Hamblett Sunday January 15th Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith Sunday February 5th Mrs Farr/Mrs Birkett Sunday February 19th Mrs Martin/Mrs Hamblett Sunday March 5th Mrs Wiegand/Mrs Smith* Sunday March 19th Mrs Farr/Mrs Birkett* Sunday April 2nd Mrs Dundon/Mrs Hughes* Sunday April 16th Easter*** - [Parish Events for September 2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-september-2017) - Wednesday 6th September 7.00 p.m. Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room Tuesday 12th September 7.00 p.m. Wild Roseland bi-monthly meeting in the Reading Room Saturday 24th September 6.00 p.m. Harvest Festival taken by Rev. Ken Boullier - [Parish Events for August 2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/august-2017) - Wednesday 2nd August 7.00 p.m. Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room Saturday 12th August 4 p.m. Ruan Social Group invite you to the village B.B.Q, at the Reading Room. Freshly cooked food from the BBQ and soft drinks to purchase, with puddings, tea and coffee available by donation. There will also be a raffle. - [Parish Events for July](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/july-events) - 11th July 2017 7.30 pm Parish Council meeting in the Reading Room 29th July 2017 2.30 pm St Rumon's Cream Teas held at Glebe House by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Martin. - [Parish Events for June 2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-june-2017) - 7th June 2017 7 pm Parish Council meeting in The Reading Room 8th June 2017 7 am to 10 pm General Election held in The Reading Room. Parking in car park opposite the building. - [Parish Events for May 2017](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-may-2017) - 4th May 2017 7 am to 10 pm Local Elections held in the Reading Room Parking in the car park opposite the building 24th May 2017 7 pm Annual Parish Council Open Meeting in the Reading Room Come along and hear what your parish council have - [Parish Events for February](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-february) - 23rd February 2017 at 7.30 p.m. in The Reading Room. Illustrated presentation on The Working of St. Mawes Harbour by Gary Cairns who has recently retired as the Harbour Master for St. Mawes. Admission by donation. Light refreshments will be served afterwards. - [Parish Events for December](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-events-for-december) - Saturday 3rd December 2016. Parish Christmas Tea in the Reading Room, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday 11th December 2016 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in the Church 6 p.m. Monday 19th December 2016 Carol Singing at The Kings Head Pub 7 p.m. ## Pages - [St Rumon's Church](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/) - The churchyard is kept tidy but some areas are left for the wildlife. In June it is left uncut and you will be able to walk along the paths through a sea of yellow. There is ongoing work to repair some of the headstones. There is a compostable toilet behind the tower for visitors and - [Safeguarding](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/safeguarding) - The Diocese of TruroThe Diocesan Policy on Safeguardingcontained in a handbook entitled Responsible Caring.A copy of which is held in the Parish by the Safeguarding Officer: Reverend Douglas Wren 01872 229861 “Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life.” - [Baptism, Marriage & Funeral](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/baptism-marriage-funeral) - Baptism (Christening) Baptism into the church is the foundation of Christian life and is offered to everyone living in the parish who wants their child to be part of the church family. Baptism can also be offered to people of any age; usually adult baptism is followed by confirmation. The ceremony can take place as - [Flower and Cleaning Rota 2026](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/flower-and-cleaning-rota-2025) - [Church Team](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/church-team) - Roseland Team Rector Reverend Douglas Wren The Parsonage, Tregony 01872 229861 roseland.rector@gmail.com Local Lay Leader churchwarden@ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk Churchwarden Caroline Martin churchwarden1@ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk Treasurer Vacant treasurer@ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk Hon. Secretary Holly Ledson secretary@ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk Safeguarding Officers. 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These - [Events](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/events) - Coffee Morning Saturday 16th May 2026 10am to 12am In the Reading Room Donations please towards the church - [Regular Services 2026](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/november-services-2023) - May Services 2026 Sunday 3rd May 9.30 am - Holy Communion By Reverend Douglas Wren Sunday 17th May 9.30 am - Matins By David Hughes, Local Lay Leader - [Creation Care](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/creation-care) - Photograph by Jane Lewarne Creation Care for the Environment Our church promotes the idea that people should be encouraged to work together to make our environment a better place by the following suggestions: Engaging with local environment and wildlife groups, for example: Wild Roseland https://www.wildroseland.org/ REACT https://cornwallclimateactionnetwork.earth/members/roseland-environment-action-community-team-react/ Go to events, join in activities or volunteer - [Visiting Us](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/visiting-us) - Visitor Information Directions - From the A390 take the A3078 to Tregony. Once you get to Tregony Bridge, take the right turning marked Ruan Lanihorne, this will bring you straight into the village. Our Church can be found in the centre of the village. There is a compostable toilet behind the tower. Apart from a - [Parish Newsletter Archive](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/parish-newsletter-archive) - Parish Post 2025 Parish Post 2024 Parish Newsletter 2023 Parish Newsletter 2022 Parish Newsletter 2021 Parish Newsletter 2020 Parish Newsletter 2019 Parish Newsletter 2018 Parish Newsletter 2017 Parish Newsletter 2016 Parish Newsletter 2015 Parish Newsletter 2014 Parish Newsletter 2013 Parish Newsletter 2012 - [Church Tours](https://ruanlanihornechurch.org.uk/church-tours) - Church Tours Take a tour of the inside of the Church Inside the Church Take a tour of the Shields in the Church. 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