News

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

Considering recent events and the announcement of a public holiday for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we will not be opening on Monday 19th September, in line with DfE guidance.

This will allow individuals, businesses, and other organisations to pay their respects to Her Majesty and commemorate Her reign, while marking the final day of the period of national mourning.

We at TST will be holding a minute’s silence this coming Wednesday morning, giving us and our learners the opportunity to demonstrate our sadness and loss at the passing of the Queen.

May we remind you to cancel transport arrangements for the Monday.

College will be re-opening as normal on the 20th of September.

Yours sincerely

Mark Claridge

Head of Education

We hope you all enjoyed this academic year, and that you are making the most of the sun. The offices will now be closed until August 30th.

If you would like support with your mental health, the following agencies can be contacted:

If you are, or someone else is, in danger, always call 999 first.

For advice, or non-urgent calls, call NHS 111.

For free, safe, and anonymous online support, visit Kooth.com

For local support, call Livewire Youth Club – 01752 843570

Visit our website for further support agencies and information:

For financial support or advice on care and support services for families: Visit – www.supportincornwall.org.uk

If you require the use of a Foodbank, please contact: 0800 144 8848 to speak with Citizens Advice Cornwall who will be able to issue you with a food bank voucher

Alternatively, call 0808 2082138 (National Foodbank helpline) This message is confidential, so please treat it appropriately and for its intended purpose only. Any views or opinions presented are those of the author only and not of TST South West CIC. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, please accept our apologies and arrange for copies of it to be deleted.

We would like to welcome everybody back! The Easter break has come and gone, and we hope that you feel refreshed and rejuvenated. 

As we enter the Summer term at Merryhue Farm, let's prepare for bright sunshine and warm weather. Always wear appropriate clothing and shoes, be aware of the need for suncream on the hottest days, and most importantly: let's enjoy ourselves!

We went to Harlings today to clear the pathways. A great day out, and they have some brilliant animals!

Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal visited Merryhue Farm in February, where she learned about the projects that the not for profit community interest companies Battling On, Winning Steps South West, Transferable Skills Training and Grown That Way have been working on. We also had presenters from other local groups, including Age UK, Tamar Grow Local and Plymouth University.

We were absolutely thrilled to be able to have Her Royal Highness visit the farm, and we hope that she enjoyed it!

We have now scheduled the March sessions for the newly-rebranded ARTSEMBLE Arts & Crafts sessions! We have also arranged a session to take place in April. See the information for the sessions below:

MARCH

Tuesday 1st - 12:30-2:30 - South Hill Parish Hall, Golberdon, PL17 7ND
Watercolours

Tuesday 8th - 11:00-1:00 - Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, PL14 5AZ
Silk Paper Making

Thursday 10th March - 1:00-3:00 - Neetside Community Centre, Bude, EX23 8LB
Concertina Books

Tuesday 15th - 12:30-2:30 - South Hill Parish Hall, Golberdon, PL17 7ND
Whiteware Painting

Monday 21st - 11:30-1:30 - Central Methodist Church, Launceston, PL15 8BA
Calleograph & Drypoint

Monday 21st March - 11:00-1:00 - Old Schoolhouse, Torpoint, PL11 3DL
Fused Glasswork

Tuesday 22nd March - 11:00-1:00 - 8 Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JL
Charcoal/Pastels

Tuesday 22nd - 10:30-12:30 - Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, PL14 5AZ
Willow Platter Making

Tuesday 29th - 12:30-2:30 - South Hill Parish Hall, Golberdon, PL17 7ND
Watercolours

APRIL

Monday 4th April - 1:00-3:00 - Parkhouse Centre, Bude, EX23 8LD
Macrame Pot Holder Making

We hope to see you at the sessions!

Welcome to 2022!

This January, we've lined up a number of Arts & Crafts Sessions for you to get involved in this January, bringing along experienced artists to teach you all you need to know about their methods.

See below for details on the sessions:

Tuesday 18th: Print, Colour & Sew

South Hill Parish Hall, Golberdon, PL17 7ND

Tuesday 25th: Paper Angel Making

Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, PL14 5AZ

Thursday 27th: Printmaking

Neetside Community Centre, Leven Road, Bude, EX23 8LB

Monday 31st: Ceramics Geli Plate Printing

Gunnislake Village Hall, Gunnislake, PL18 9BN

Sessions are free, but donations for refreshments will be welcomed.
Fully accessible for wheelchair users.

For further info, please call: 01579 384 798
Or email: sue@battling-on.com

In light of the site closure for the remainder of December, we have updated the Risk Assessment pack. If you would like to see the information, please follow the link provided:

20211206_TST_Covid_19_RA_Pack_final_Dec_21_1_.docx

We apologise for any inconvenience that the closure will cause. The actions taken by Merryhue Farm are in line with recommendations given to ensure safety for both staff and students. 

We hope you have a Merry Christmas, and we look forward to seeing you in the new year!

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