Welfare Benefits Jenny Richards Welfare Benefit Advisor is at the Beacon Resource Centre on Thursday mornings please note new extended opening hours from 9am 1pm please telephone for an appointment though it’s possible to pop in without one and Jenny can usually see you. It’s a good idea to have your benefits checked regularly to make sure you are getting the right amount as the regulations are changing all the time. If you have health problems there are many benefits you can claim which can double your weekly income especially if you are over 60 years of age. In the past 12 months she has got over £51.000 for residents of the estate - what can she do for you? Its always worth coming in to check - it’s a free and confidential service for everybody and she will be very pleased to see you. Benefits dealt with include Disability Living Allowance , Attendance Allowance, Carers Allowance, Housing and Council Tax Benefit, Working and Family tax credits and many more Access to legal advice available as well.
The Partnership office is a Disabled Friendly space
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Kerbside Recycling for 2011
January Recycling of paper, cans, cardboard, textiles and bottles. 5th, 19th Garden waste. 12th, 26th February Recycling of paper, cans, cardboard, textiles and bottles. 2nd, 16th Garden waste. 9th, 23rd
Trescobeas Area on Thursdays January Recycling of paper, cans, cardboard, textiles and bottles.6th, 20th Garden waste. 13th, 27th February Recycling of paper, cans, cardboard, textiles and bottles. 3rd, 17th Garden waste. 10th, 24th
PENWERRIS POST OFFICE AND STORES (LONDIS) POST OFFICE HOURS MON-FRI 0830-1730 SAT 0830-1230 NO LUNCH BREAK NO HALF DAY
Parcels Bulk Posting Quantum Gas Key Personal Banking Personal Loans Saving Schemes Foreign Currency Travel Insurance Car Insurance Home Insurance Flowers by Post
SHOP HOURS MON-FRI 0800-2100 SAT 0800-2000 SUN 0800-1300
Hot Pasties/Pies Doughnuts National Lottery Off Licence Groceries Electric Key Charging Cash Dispenser Photocopying Phone 'e top-ups' Credit/Debit Cards EASY PARKING
Junction Symons Hill/ Glasney Road Old Hill, Falmouth Phone 01326 314186
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Call now for a quote Get your garden tidied up for winter. Special rates for the New Year.
Hi Folks, Welcome to 2011, a new year and a new chance to get involved with your local tenant group and the Beacon Partnership. If you can spare the time to attend one meeting a month and give your help it would be appreciated. A full list of contacts for all the tenant groups is available from the office. We also need some help with the delivery of the Voice, if you could deliver in your own road or block of flats, give us a call. This month is the start of our basic computer course, there are details inside this edition on how to sign up, or call in at the office and see Nicola. During the cold spell in late November and December, good Samaritanâ€&#x;s were seen spreading grit from the bin at the top of Old Hill over the pavements and lanes! Well done for your good work! Many others were seen filling bags and buckets with grit and heading off home. Please remember this is not a FREE supply for your paths, and it is only to be used for the public roads and pavements. Finally I am sure we have not seen the last of the cold weather, if you have elderly neighbours or someone who may need a little help over the cold spell, give us a call and let us know! If we can all do a little, no one has to do a lot.
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MARTIN JOSE All aspects of Building Work & Property Maintenance Tel 07870 186915
PHOTOCOPYING New prices: Black and White A4 -- 10P Colour A4 -- 30P Black and White A3 -- 30P Colour A3 -- £1.50 Laminating available Printing Business cards, Posters, Flyers and many more. INTERNET SUITE
Useful Information Beacon Resource Office Area Housing Officer Repairs Beacon Care Centre Carrick Tenant Participation
01326 212784 0800 1385552 0800 1385552 01326 436630 0800 1385552
Meeting Details Beacon Regeneration Partnership Third Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm At the Falmouth Primary School Penwerris Tenants and Residents Association Second Tuesday of the month at 6.30 pm Old Hill Community Association First Tuesday of the month 6.30 pm MEETINGS HELD AT THE RESOURCE OFFICE 4
Opening times for the internet suite are as follows:
Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays
10.00am - 1.00pm Closed Closed Closed 10.00am - 1.00pm
2.00pm - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm 2.00pm - 5.00pm
Art & Craft Day 10.00am till 1.00pm
February 12th 2011 “Everyone welcome no age barrier”
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Fal Fire Supports the Beacon Partnership
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“18” SAM DUCKHAM Wishing our grandson Sam Duckham a very happy birthday on the 8th February. You have brought a lot of happiness into our lives since being born. We have watched you grow in age and manner. Keep up the kindness you show to everyone you meet Sam, we love you very much. 20
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Laburnum Close Residents Association would like to wish everyone a wonderful and healthy New Year.
YOUR LOCAL CREDIT UNION We are now able to sign people up to a Cornish Community Banking Current account, Young Saver account (birth to 16years), Arrange meetings with a loans officer, as well as receive savings for a Saving Account. Any questions or more information about how Cornish Community Banking works please call into the office.
Anyone who wants to learn about basic computer skills such as emails, games, how to do a word document‌.. please ring the office to put your name and contact details down. This will be up and running in the new year. It will cost £2 a session for a 2 hour session for 10 weeks. If you have already registered please ring or drop in again, numbers were given to the previous course leaders who will not be running this course programme. 6
69 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS Congratulation to Mr. & Mrs Flowers of Tresawle Road on their wedding anniversary Friday 3rd December. Best wishes from all at The Beacon Community Partnership.
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SCV Works Programme Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s SCV Works programme is an engagement tool delivered by Fire Fighters targeting the hard to reach groups within specific sectors that other organisations are struggling to connect with. The SCV Works team will deliver at local Fire Stations a variety of transformative and inspirational activities that raises self esteem and confidence, improves teamwork and communication skills, develops trust and support and increases motivation and aspirations. SCV Works will deliver; A week’s course for young people identified by their school as likely to become NEET’S. A 6 week course for NEET’s, woman and over 50’s that are not in employment or who are on benefits. A variety of one day engagement courses for all the above groups. These courses include participation in Fire service activities, teamwork challenges and life skills. All participants will be supported by the team after the course and encouraged into voluntary work or linked to other organisations for their own development. For further information: Main Office 01326 318177 Ollie Clark 07817 539068 or Charlie Philpott 07891 529743
From all at Carrick Housing a Happy New Year to all tenants, residents and readers of The Voice. Unfortunately due to the freezing weather we are having at the moment and impending cuts this is said with slightly less confidence than normal at this time of year. Hopefully by the time you read this you will all have had a good and enjoyable Christmas and the weather has warmed up. As I write this we are going into the second week of bitterly cold, icy and frankly dangerous weather; with the roads and pavements covered in ice, Old Hill is currently closed due to the ice. Hopefully this has now cleared and early January is nice and warm: possibly slightly optimistic I know. If this weather has continued into the New Year it may be beneficial to ask if we can just spare a few minutes of our time to make sure those of you with relatives, friends or neighbours who are elderly or vulnerable that they are safe and warm. 2011 may be a tough time for all of us due to cuts being made by Cornwall Council and central government. What affect this is going to have for us all, I am sure we will soon find out: hopefully there will be as little effect on front line services and jobs within Cornwall as possible. Whatever 2011 has in store for us let‟s all hope that by this time next year we can say with slightly more confidence A Happy New Year!
RIDGELINE ROOFING SERVICES Ridgeline roofing services slating, tiling, lead work reroofing , all types of repairs and lead work free estimates Call Jon on 07585041876 Email ridgelineroofingservices@hotmail.co.uk
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Core Activities at the Dracaena Centre ring 01326 319414 Mondays
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Fridays
In Touch 10.00 am – 3.00 pm A personal development course 19 – 25 years Live for Life 4.00 – 6.00 pm Families with children aged 7 – 16 years
Duke of Edinburgh 4.00 – 6.00 pm Young/People aged 13 - 25
Community Cafe 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Warm welcome and great food
Keep Fit 10.00 –11.00 am Adult Ladies
Catering course 1.00 – 3.00 pm 18 years and over
Circuit Training 6.30–7.30 pm adults aged 18 and over
Voice and Influence group 4.00 – 6.00 pm (monthly) Young people aged 13 - 19
Karate 5.00 pm Juniors 6.00 pm Families 7.00 pm Adults Self Defence and fitness classes
Table Tennis 4.00 – 5.30 Children and young people 5.30 – 7.00 Adults
Youth Cafe 7.00 – 9.00 pm Young people aged 12 – 17
Tae Kwon Do 6.30–9.00 pm Juniors and adults
Football Falmouth Athletic DC Youth training
Circuit Training LUNCHTIME SPECIAL! 12.30 – 1.15pm For adults aged 16 and over
Young Women’s Group 6.00 – 8.30 pm
Arts for Health 12.30 – 2.30 pm
Basketball Junior Dracaena Fireflies 4.00 – 5.30 pm Men‟s team training 8.00 – 9.30 pm
Photography 1.30 – 3.30 pm 18 years and over
Yoga 7.45–9.15 pm Adult
Supported by:
Reg Charity No: 1038185
What’s for dinner tonight? Cheerleading & Street Dance 5.00–6.30 pm Young people aged 13-17
Bingo 2.00 – 3.45 pm Fortnightly Everyone welcome
Tae Kwon Do 6.30 – 9.00 pm Juniors and adults
Junior Youth Club 5.00–6.30 pm Primary school children 5 - 11
Sundays Roller Derby 6.30 – 8.30 pm For ladies aged 18 and over
NO FOOD – and NO MONEY to buy any? THE FOOD BANK can help.
personal crisis sudden job loss illness low income benefit delays
Contact your Resource Centre, health visitor, social worker, Church Minister, Job Centre, or one of the area‟s other voluntary sector workers to discuss your situation, and maybe obtain a voucher to exchange for food. Penryn & Falmouth Foodbank is now just over one year old now and so much has happened in our first year. We gave our first food box out in October 2009 and since that time until end October 2010 the Foodbank provided food for a total of 394 adults and 127 children.
For further help and advice, call Penryn & Falmouth Foodbank on 01326 378433
No one in Penryn, Falmouth and surrounding areas needs to go to bed hungry tonight.
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HAIR CARE CENTRE Volunteers required for open access play sessions in Falmouth Can you spare a couple of hours each week to work with children and young people in your community, whilst learning new skills and having fun? Interested? Call Tara Acton on 01209 721527 or 07974200445 Email:tara@CN4C.org.uk
Dracaena Community Café
PROFESSIONAL HAIRCARE IN A RELAXED & FRIENDLY SALON 49A GLASNEY ROAD FALMOUTH Tel: 01326 212201
Don't go all that way to town! Come and enjoy Tea, Coffee, Cakes and a chat at the Community Café in the Dracaena Centre or, sample our menu. Sizzling sausages, crispy bacon, fresh eggs and the rest. Cooked to order at amazing prices. All day Breakfast, plus Tea and Toast only £2.00 If you would like to volunteer for a couple of hours on a Wednesday morning now and again, call the Dracaena Centre for more info. No experience necessary. Dracaena Community Café Wednesday Mornings 10am - 1pm Dracaena Centre, Dracaena Avenue.
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X-mas and New Year In the build up to x-mas, Falmouth and Penryn Neighbourhood Teams changed a number of shifts in order to meet the demand of the season. We used our additional numbers to provide extra cover during late night shopping and other such events. We also provided extra cover on New Year‟s Eve to provide a highly visible presence in the town in an effort to allow everyone to start the New Year in a positive light. The team hopes everyone enjoyed the festive season. Langton Road Parking on Langton Road has unfortunately returned to its previous poor display of disregard to other road users and pedestrians. Vehicles have been causing an obstruction whilst parked on the opposite side of the road to the old bus stop. Parking here will not be tolerated and tickets will be issued for „Unnecessary Obstruction‟ if vehicles are found violating these restrictions. Crime Prevention Advice BURGLARY / THEFT FROM YOUR HOME A third of burglars enter through an open door or window - remember to close and lock your windows when you go out. Opportunist thieves commit the majority of burglaries. They choose premises that have no obvious signs of security or where they think they will not be seen. Did you know? A third of burglars enter premises through an open door or window
Properties without security measures in place are ten times more likely to be burgled than those with simple security measures such as window locks and quality door locks.
Typical stolen items are laptops, purses, money, mobile phones, jewellery, TV‟s, iPods, electrical equipment, credit cards and car keys. Being burgled is an intrusion of your personal space – don’t let this happen to you. The average cost of a burglary is over £1,000 (Home Office stats 2003/04). How can burglars get into your home? The majority of burglars are opportunists who gain entry into your home through an open door or window.
Doors – keep them locked, especially the front door when you are in the back garden. Windows – keep them closed and locked, even if you are in the house a burglar might enter your property through an unlocked window. Top tips to secure your home Locks - fit strong locks (that comply with British Standards) to external doors and windows.
Keys - don‟t leave keys in locks especially in front and back doors where burglars can get their hands through a letterbox or cat flap. Keep keys accessible but out of sight and in a safe place.
Alarm - install a burglar alarm and remember to use it. Mark & register your property - marking your property with your postcode, house number or house name makes your property traceable and deters criminals. Register at www.immobilise.com
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GOLDEN WEDDING. On the 27th December Pam & Lawson Davies of Tresawle Road celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, 50 wonderful years together. They celebrated their anniversary in Edinburgh with their son Philip. Best wishes to you both from all of your friends.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM. THORA HARDING WILL BE 89 ON THE 29TH JANUARY LOADS OF LOVE FROM BARRY XXX
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LEWIS RICHARDS 10 YEARS OLD ON 21ST FEBRUARY LOVE FROM NANNY, PAPPY, DADDY, JACK, CONNOR, MARK, LAUREN, PAULA & MEGAN XX
LLAMA Hi folks, We had a great fun day which was reported in the last voice. L LA M A Committee members would like to thank Trevor Beal and Pauline Cock for the help they gave our chairman with the B M X time trial, also to Marilyn Thomas for helping out on the stalls. L L A M A has also been informed that the memorial play equipment which was placed on the field in memory of the children who lost their lives in a house fire, will be removed from the area and will be refurbished and brought back and placed near the entrance. Our secretary has spoken to the family and they are quite happy for this to go ahead. When the play equipment is returned, L L A M A would like to hold a small rededication with the family and any residents of Lambs Lane who would like to attend. L L A M A Would also like to congratulate David Saunby on his election to the Falmouth Town Council. David has become a great help to L L A M A and he is giving us a donation to help with equipment to go on the all weather pitch, which hopefully will be goalposts and basket ball hoop. Falmouth Town council will be cleaning up the all weather pitch. We are not sure when this is going to happen but weather permitting it should happen in the Spring. They will also be removing the fencing which is in a bad state of repair. The hedging in front of Trecarne which is looking untidy will be removed The council will then decide whether they will replace it by grassing it or fencing it off. Also as you can see there has been two grit bins placed in situ. These were purchased with the INCE grant from Carrick Housing which L L A M A applied for on the residents behalf. Hopefully we wont need them, but if we do then we are prepared.
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Extra security measures Timer switch - when on holiday, or going out for the day or night, try and create the impression that someone is at home. Use a timer switch on a lamp or a radio. Install outdoor lighting - such as low energy security lights that come on at dusk and go out at dawn. Strong doors - make sure your doors and frames are strong and in good condition. Door chain and spy hole - fit a door chain or bar and spy-hole, and use them when somebody knocks at the door. Secure your home when you go on holiday Most burglaries happen when properties are empty. It is advisable to always make your home appear occupied when you go on holiday, regardless of whether it is for a couple of days or a few weeks. Top tips to secure your property when on holiday Ask a friend, neighbour or relative to keep an eye on your property while you are away. Get them to collect post from the letterbox, put the dustbins out, and open and close curtains etc. Invest in automatic time switches for lights in certain key rooms such as your lounge, kitchen, bedroom and upstairs landing. If you have a driveway, ask a friend or neighbour to park on your drive whilst you are away. Check with your local police station to see if there is a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your area. For further information on Crime Prevention or your local Policing Teams, please visit www.devon-cornwall.police.uk. You can also contact us on 08452 777 444 or e-mail us at Falmouth@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
FREE DULUX PAINT Thanks to DULUX paints of Truro for donating their unwanted paint to the Partnership. Please take only what you need limited stock and colours. This paint is available to anyone free of charge from the resource office Grenville Road. 11
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MARTIN IRONS 25TH JANUARY LOADS OF LOVE FROM ALL OF US
CHELSEA BENNETTS 1ST FEBRUARY LOADS OF LOVE MUM, STEVE, ABI & BEN
ZARA JENKIN 21ST JANUARY LOADS OF LOVE MUM & DAD XX
FREDA NORTON LOADS OF LOVE ON YOUR BIRTHDAY 17TH FEBRUARY LOVE FROM US ALL
OLIVER KEVERN 28TH FEBRUARY LOADS OF LOVE FROM THE WHOLE FAMILY ON YOUR BIRTHDAY
KIM ELLIS 15TH FEBRUARY LOVE FROM US ALL GLORIA CARDEW 30TH JANUARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM LOVE JANE & RACHAEL
CLIVE BENNEY 27TH JANUARY LOVE FROM THE FAMILY XX
ASHLEY FARROW 7TH FEBRUARY LOVE FROM THE FAMILY
SHELIA ROLLISON HAPPY BIRTHDAY 9TH FEBRUARY LOVE FROM BOB X
PAUL TREVENA 17TH FEBRUARY LOVE FROM MUM & PAUL XX
DRACAENA CENTRE WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL OLD AND PAST MEMBERS A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
NIGEL WOODLAND 2ND FEBRUARY LOVE FROM US ALL XX
BETHANY WILLIAMS 28TH JANUARY LOADS OF LOVE MUM, DAD & THOMAS
GEMMA IRONS 5TH JANUARY LOADS OF LOVE MUM & AALIYAH XX
IF YOU WOULD LIKE YOUR BIRTHDAY PRINTED HERE PLEASE BRING IT TO THE OFFICE.
HO YEA HO YEA
JAMES PRESTON 9TH DECEMBER & SEAN PRESTON 13TH DECEMBER LOVE FROM MUM, DAD, CLAIR & SARAH XX
PAM DAVIES 13TH JANUARY LOADS OF LOVE LAWSON & PHILIP
GRANT WANN 25TH JANUARY LOVE FROM THE WHOLE FAMILY X
BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO
LOUISE DOWNER 17TH JANUARY LOVE FROM US ALL
BERYL CRAZE HAPPY BIRTHDAY 10TH FEBRUARY FINLEY TREVARTHA-SMITH 20TH FEBRUARY LOVE FROM THE WHOLE FAMILY XX
IVOR RICHARDS 8TH JANUARY LOVE FROM MARIE, DEAN, MARK, LEWIS, JACK, CONNOR, PAULA, LAUREN & MEGAN XX
GRACE IMPEY 19TH FEBRUARY LOVE FROM MEL, STEVE, THOMAS, BETHANY,ESTA & DAN
PC STEVE HAWKINS 17TH JANUARY
BRIDGET IRONS JANUARY 4TH HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUM LOADS OF LOVE GEMMA & AALIYAH XX
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BERNIE WILLIAMS 7TH JANUARY
THOMASZ 7TH JANUARY LOVE FROM CAROLINE, JASMIN & TIMOTHY XX