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Issue 183 March / April 2012
St Minver
Like links in a fence we will unite To create a fine community With willing hearts, with hands held tight. Neither keeping in nor shutting out But holding fast a fellowship A refuge from adversity. Anna Alexander.
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Highlights News New Community Building Proposal.....14 £70,000 St Enodoc Appeal..................17 Polzeath Voice - a new action group...18 ReZolve needs help.............................20 Alan Waterworth retires......................21 School Netball Trip..............................22 Alison Winter wins the Christina Bradley Award................22 84 Charing Cross Road........................23 Health and Wellbeing Expo Success...24 Cornwall Schools’ Olympic Flame visits St Minver.............................34 Polzeath Life Saving Club Celebrates Awards..........................36 Tribute Chris Treglown....................................30 Local Business Millard&Flo ........................................37
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Watergate Bay Plaque........................21 An Update from St Minver School......25 Mr Trealeven - The Postman..............42 Swallows Rest Mango Chutney...........43 Before the Duchy Penmayne 700 years ago..............44 A cure for rheumatism, lumbago, sprains, bruises, chilblains, bites of insects and pain in the head and limbs.......................................45 Spring into Action!..............................46 Mably Diary Part 4..............................47 When Aircraft first came to Cornwall.53 The Water Tank..................................57
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We Will Remember Them..................29 Brain Gym...........................................32 Book Review - Magic in My Eyes........38 Country Diary from Cobb Cottage......40 From the Desk of Dan Rogerson.........54 St Minver Lowlands Parish Council.....55 Trebetherick & Polzeath WI................54 The Link Events Diary....................... 56
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New Community Building Proposal for Trewint Lane Playing Field In the May/June issue (178) we reported on a meeting of St Minver Lowlands Parish Council which discussed the possibility of modernising and upgrading the facilities at Trewint Playing field. If you have followed the story on the Link website you will know that, following a series of meetings, PDP Green Architects were engaged to produce a concept design and outline proposals. This has been done and the plans unveiled to the public on January 28th. Roger Green, Architect, explains:
The Brief and initial design for the project has been discussed between the Joint Committee of the Parish Councils, and the architects, PDP Green Consulting, over a period of several months leading up to Christmas. PDP Green have now produced draft proposals for the project and these were presented for public consultation on Saturday January 28th. The key to the design and the proposed site layout is to rotate and move the football pitch so that its long side
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runs along the south west boundary of the site. This releases a lot of space in the centre of the site for the new facilities, and allows the new building to be constructed in the centre of the playing field. With the building in this location, the existing Scout and Guide huts, and the Public Toilets, can remain in their present locations until the new building is finished and ready to occupy. They can then be demolished. The existing Pre School and the Children’s Play Area will remain in their present
positions, and the main entrance to the Playing Field will also remain in the same position. The additional car parking that will be needed will run down the south east boundary of the site, and the new outdoor sports facilities will be positioned in the centre of the site between the Children’s Play Area and the new building. These will include a Multi-use Games Area for 5 a side football, basketball, netball and other court sports, a Skate/BMX area, an outdoor gym, and a running/cycling track around the perimeter of the Playing Field. The new building will provide a range of spaces for community use. The multifunction main hall is large enough for a full size badminton court, but will also allow for short mat bowls and other indoor sports such as table tennis, as well as activities such as
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fitness classes and circuit training. The hall will have a demountable stage and will seat up to 180 people for performances of all kinds, and will also be suitable for use for events such as wedding receptions, conferences, exhibitions, sales and so on. It will be provided with large storage areas for tables and chairs, the stage, and sports equipment. To the south west of the hall are the football changing facilities, opening out directly to the pitch, with a referee’s changing room and a covered area for watching the match. These changing rooms can also be used by performers in productions being given in the hall. The Kitchen is centrally located and can serve into the hall, a community room for smaller meetings, and a cafÊ area in the main entrance and reception area of the building. A space is also provided adjacent to the kitchen for a bar to be set up for licensed events, which can also serve into the hall and the cafÊ area. The main entrance to the building leads into a generous reception area which can be used for a variety of events, and is the main circulation space linking together the hall and its facilities, the public toilets, and the Scout and Guide halls. There is a covered area on the south side overlooking the football pitch. The new public toilets are dual purpose, serving the new building and the outside facilities. The Scout and Guide halls are autonomous rooms at the south east end of the building, with their own entrances, toilets, kitchen and craft rooms. 16
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The building will be designed to be sustainable, employing high levels of insulation, renewable and recyclable materials such as timber, ground source
heating, and solar hot water. The project was very favourably received at the public consultation, and the next step will be
to submit applications to funding bodies for grants to fund the development of the project and its construction. Roger Green
ÂŁ70,000 St Enodoc Appeal St Enodoc Church is loved by church goers and non-church goers alike and it is in urgent need of attention. The ravages of time and weather have taken their toll and the use of inappropriate materials and techniques in previous attempts at repair have made matters worse. The problems are all described in a comprehensive and detailed surveyors report which may be viewed at the church. The cost of effecting all of the work is ÂŁ70,000 and a fund raising committee has been set up under the chairmanship of Bill Nimmo. The committee is particularly interested in hearing from anyone who would like to get involved by holding a fund raising event. Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org
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RNLI
Lifeboat Open Day Rock Beach & Lifeboat Station Sunday Aug 19 from 12 noon
Fun and Games for the whole family Refreshments Available Admission Free
(small charge for some games)
Trebetherick & Polzeath WI Men and women are welcome to our meetings. We have some really interesting speakers and it only costs 20p .
Chocolate Talk & demo
by Mrs Alison Gribble - followed by a tasting
March 1, 7.30pm.
The BrÖnte Sisters April 5, 7.30pm. by Mrs Yvonne Toms.
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Polzeath Voice - a new action group A new action group has been formed in Polzeath named ‘Polzeath Voice’. It is dedicated to the following objectives:1. To ensure Polzeath and its surrounding area is kept free from intrusive developments that are potentially harmful to the ambience of the area. 2. To monitor and assess any activity that may have a detrimental impact on the locality, both environmental and residential. 3. To undertake any action that maintains and enhances the local environment. LINK recently met with one of its founders, Diana Millington, to find out more and to understand what motivated the team behind it to form the group. Diana, a retired diplomat’s wife, has been involved with the village for almost 50 years since her parents moved here. After visiting them regularly from various overseas postings, she finally settled here herself in the late 90’s. She explained that early last year, a number of Polzeath residents were made aware of an application for a license to serve alcohol on the grassy area in front of the Atlantic Hotel. This concerned many of them, who felt this would damage the ambience of the cliff side at New Polzeath. With the help of David Short, Chairman of the Polzeath Area Residents’ Association, and publishing their concerns via the Cornish Guardian, they convinced the hotel to listen to the residents and withdraw the application. For some time, residents have realized that there is a problem in finding out about planning applications; often notices are posted in obscure “out of the way “ spots and if they are listed in the local press, the notice will often be tucked away in lesser read pages. Combine this with the fact that there is only a 3 - week period in which to log objections and you can see why many potentially objectionable planning applications slip through unnoticed. During the cliff top objections, concerned residents found that there were many people in the village that shared the same wish: that is, to protect the village, both in its built and its natural environment. Perhaps if everyone keen to protect the village could get together, a more cohesive community response could be made. The group seeks to safeguard the area from inappropriate developments and other issues that have a negative impact on the locality. Although many new homes have been built on a scale and in a style that is in sympathy with the existing buildings, there unfortunately have been several recent examples of modest homes being demolished and replaced with buildings excessive both in their scale and design. There are also other, non-planning, issues that need addressing in the village, such as problems with parking and protection of our beautiful natural surroundings. The group feels that we as a community need to join forces to protect the village, both in its built and its natural environment. For years this has been a charming, gently proportioned village, with homes We welcome local stories and photographs.
of broadly similar size and style for families and families on holiday, no building over-large used for multiple occupancy, or obtrusively impacting on the village scene. It is a place cherished by residents and visitors alike. Now we are witnessing the destruction of our green spaces by ‘edge to edge’ development: buildings stretching right to their boundary lines, gardens vanishing under concrete, a gradual urbanization of the village. Some of these new buildings are holiday homes, though Polzeath has little need for more holiday houses: our greatest need is for affordable homes for the people who work here but cannot afford to live here, and employment for the youngsters of the community. Their plan is to have a communication loop or network of Polzeath people, residents and friends, called Polzeath Voice. It will have two channels: an email loop for everyone who communicates online, and a mail drop loop for those who prefer to write letters. Polzeath Voice is intended to be a two-way communication loop: you tell them about things that concern you, too, and they can spread the info and, where appropriate, respond as a community. Diana is keen to point out that the group does not wish to alienate any of the groups of people that enjoy Polzeath and its surrounding area. “We want all those who love this area to feel they can be part of the loop: residents, holiday home owners, those that have been visiting and enjoying our beautiful village for years and years, in short anyone from near or afar that loves our village and is concerned at the prospect of it changing for the worse” Diana is joined by fellow founders Nick Pickles, Jane Forster, Jayne Shepherd, Abby Crosby, Joanna Arvor, Guy Shaw-Stewart and David Short, and one of their first tasks is to develop a future planning strategy for the Parish Council which sets out the wishes of the community. For this they need to canvass opinion and so will be glad to hear from anyone with views on this. Polzeath Voice are keen to get as much support as possible, so if you would like to be in the Polzeath Voice loop, please write to them with your address and phone number, and your email address, and they will keep you up-to-date with current local issues that threaten to have an adverse impact on our village and that need a community response. If you feel that you can help in any other way with this process, please let them know. They ask for your phone numbers in the rare case of urgent information, such as site meetings called by the Planning Department with very little warning. You can submit your details by email to polzeathvoice@aol.com or by post to Nick Pickles at Malibu, Tristram Cliff Polzeath PL276TP, or Guy Shaw-Stewart at Penglaze, Baby Bay Lane, New Polzeath. You can also access Polzeath Voice on: Facebook http://www.facebook.com/polzeathvoice. Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org
The Fund Raising Committee of Rock Lifeboat are looking for a new chairman. If you are interested please call the retiring chairman, Alan Waterworth on: 01208 863295 Cancer Research Uk St Minver Branch
Grand Jumble Sale Rock Institute
March 3, 2pm
Refreshments Available National Trust
Cracking Crantock Easter Egg Trail April 7 & 8 10.30am - 4.30pm Crantock Car Park (parking charge applies)
Join the National Trust and Cadbury for a fun Easter trail rewarded with a chocolate treat. £1.50 per person
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ReZolve needs Help!
The Bodmin-based business Social Enterprise ReZolve could close with the loss of 24 jobs. After nearly 15 years of trading, the company, which runs a number of projects including the Around the furniture re-use shop Resource, is now facing the threat of potential closure. world in 80 The organisation has worked over the past five years to move from dependency on government grants to a position where Ways more than 90 per cent of its turnover is from either self(a talk by Robin Dunseath) generated income or competitive contracts. Chief executive, Rock Sailing Jon Rolls, said a number of contributing factors had created & Water Ski Club a “perfect storm” and resulted in the company undertaking March 12, 7.30pm a period of redundancy consultation with all of its staff. The Tickets £6 from Spar Rock or organisation employs 24 staff and up to 50 volunteers, many of ring 01208 862113 whom depend on their time at the company to help them find (includes a pasty) their way back into employment. The company also offers a free collection service for unwanted household furniture and appliances which are sold in their Bodmin shop. St Minver Mr Rolls said he is currently talking to partners about what Lowlands and St Minver Highlands can be done to save the organisation and is keen to hear from Parish Councils people who feel that they can offer a solution. Cancer Research Uk St Minver Branch
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration
The Song and Laughter Show
Cornwall Hospice South West is organising ‘The Song and Laughter Show’ at the Hall for Cornwall - Friday March 16th in aid of the children’s hospice ‘Little Harbour’. According to Mary Murfin of Cornwall Hospice South West “It’s
Trewint Playing Field a Charity Cabaret with music, madness and mayhem which will Saturday June 2nd
A Flora Dance Parade Grand Summer Fete Stalls and Games A summer tea party BBQ All local groups are urged to get in touch so that we can together organise one big community event.
hopefully put a smile on your faces! Featuring comedian Tank Sherman – a lovely guy and long term supporter of CHSW, with his guests Linzie Wishart’s 2 Faced Tour (cabaret vocalist singer impressionist with a multi costumed, multi tribute to some of your favourite stars); Comedian Ben Nickless winner of BBC TV series ‘Let Me Entertain You’ and Triple Soul – Plymouth based Motown & Soul Tribute Band. – something to suit all tastes!”
Ticket prices are £12 for adults and £9 for under 16’s. The Hall for Cornwall also add a £1 Theatre Fund Payment to each ticket Contact 01208 863156 for and a £1.50 handling fee for each transaction – so my advice is more information. get together as a group and buy your tickets in bulk then there More details in the will be just one handling fee.
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If you would like to advertise in the Show Programme contact Mary on 01726 871800. We welcome local stories and photographs.
Alan Waterworth Retires from Rock Lifeboat Fund Raising Committee After nine years Alan Waterworth is stepping down as Chairman of the Rock Lifeboat Fundraising Committee as he feels that the time has come for new blood and fresh ideas. The Committee is looking for a replacement. It is an interesting and challenging position working for a very worthwhile Charity. To find out more, please contact Alan on 01208 863295.
Watergate Bay Plaque In the last issue of Link, ‘Bewildered Belinda’ wrote about a plaque commemorating an aircraft crash during WW2 at Watergate Bay. She has subsequently discovered this entry on the RAF Davidstow website Vickers Wellington of 14 Squadron based at RAF Chivenor, Devon flown by F/Lt Hogg RCAF and crew had an internal petrol leak and while making for an emergency landing at RAF St Eval, the crew were overcome by fumes and crashed into the cliff face at Trenance, Mawgan Porth, St Mawgan. The crew of six were killed. However, there were a large number of aircraft crashed in the area during WW2. Link found this entry on an aviation website: An American Liberator took off from St Mawgan with thirteen timed out crew (flown their allocated 30 combat sorties) on their way home to the States. It was climbing when they had engine/propellor problems. The pilot turned the aircraft for a return to the airfield but lost too much height in the process and flew straight into the Watergate cliff face. There were no survivors. As if this wasn’t bad enough the USAAF dispatched eight people to recover possible survivors, but five of them perished in the incoming tide. Eisenhower himself was so moved by this accident that he insisted that launches be stationed off Mawgan’s coast during aircraft dispatches, the Air Ministry duly obliged and based them at Padstow. During sunset, you can still see a large silver scar in the cliffs, and this is where the main spar impacted. The sand still yields small components from the wreckage, sometimes in surprisingly complete condition. Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org
First Edition Theatre
84 Charing Cross Road
April 12 - 14, 7.30 pm (Theatre bar from 7pm)
St Minver Church
Admission £10
Proceeds to: CRUK, Rock and Wadebridge Rotary charities.
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Hold a Fish & Chip Supper
The Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), invite you to hold a fish and chip supper on Friday May 18th to boost funds and to raise awareness of spinal cord injury issues. The fish and chip supper can be held in your own home, at work or hold a larger supper at your local community centre. To obtain a fund raising pack telephone 0845 4350 or email fishandchips@spinal. co.uk. More information at www.spinal.co.uk . 21
School Netball Trip St Minver School Netball players were treated to an inspiring trip to see topflight women’s netball being played. On February 3rd the 13 girls, accompanied by their parents and kindly driven by school head Mr Cantin and school bus driver Mr Austin were taken to Bath University to see Team
Bath play Surrey Storm in a Netball Super League game. This league really is the ‘Premier League’ of netball in this country and many of the England Squad are drawn from these teams. It was a thrilling hour of amazing netball with the final score standing at 65 to 52 to Surrey Storm. Afterwards the Team Bath
players chatted with the girls, signed autographs and posed for photos. All the young players came away with dreams of playing netball like that one day and because the facilities were so excellent also of becoming Bath University undergraduates ... Let’s hope they hold onto that dream!
Alison honoured by Polzeath Surf and life Saving Club For the first time the club awarded the ‘Christina Bradley Parent Helper Award’ to Alison Winter in remembrance of Christina Bradley who sadly passed away this year and gave so much to the club. 22 We welcome local stories and photographs.
84 Charing Cross Road
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Locally-based, First Edition Theatre, is currently in rehearsal for a production of a play called ‘84 Charing Cross Road’ by Helene Hanff (based on correspondence with a London-based bookshop over some 20 years and adapted by James Roose-Evans). The play’s setting is in the antiquarian bookshop of Marks & Co. and Helene Hanff’s New York apartment, and is described as ‘The rarest of theatrical events, a good and happy play about good and happy people. A triumphant evening for fun, happiness, a little sadness and a lot of goodwill. James Roose -Evans has fashioned something Rock Institute surprisingly rich and warm out of the celebrated literary loveaffair between a hard-up New York writer, Helene Hanff, and the Saturday now departed bookshop, Marks & Co.’ A film, of the same name, March 24 starring Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins was released to great 7.30 pm. £13.50 acclaim in 1987. Tickets must be obtained in Graham Renwick, Director of First Edition Theatre, said: ‘84 Charing advance from Patsy Battle, Cross Road’ is to be performed in the unusual setting of the Church Porteath Cottage, at St Minver (St Menefreda) on the nights of April 12th, 13th and St Minver, Wadebridge 14th at 7.30 pm – doors open at 7 pm. St Minver Church has PL27 6RA been enormously supportive and helpful in agreeing to the use of 07799 420218 their beloved Church as a theatre for the duration of the week of production. The play’s cast is made up of Tracey & Graham Renwick, Cherry National Trust Marshall, Susan Ferguson, John Harbinson and John Holmes; with a very strong backstage team of Sound Engineer, Martin Broadfoot; Lighting Engineer, David Hudson; Prompt, Sue Flitter; Properties, Steve and Ann Rickett; Box Office Manager June Holmes and Harry Gliddon (ably assisted by John Holmes) as Stage Manager. Local people too have played their part in helping to get this production up and running, largely by most generously supplying huge numbers of suitably bound books (cloth & leather) to ‘dress the set’ and to be used as ‘props’ throughout the play. Interestingly, the play is to be performed on two of the nights – for An evening talk the benefit of each of its ticketing ‘sponsors’. Graham explains: “The tickets for Friday night’s performance are being largely Tue March 13 sold by the members of Wadebridge Rotary Club, whilst Cancer Research UK, Rock Branch is doing the same for the Saturday night. 7.30pm Both these great organisations will do their level best to sell the Tubestation available 80 seats through their network of contacts – although Polzeath members of the public will still be able to book for either night through the Company’s Box Office Manager (June Holmes 01208 An illustrated talk about the work of the National Trust 814142) whilst still ensuring the net proceeds go to the intended around Polzeath. Find out more destination. Thursday’s tickets are to be sold through our Box Office and a donation will be made to the local Parkinson’s Disease about your local wildlife, history and landscape. Hear about the Association.”St Minver Link has provided £250 in sponsorship for wide range of work undertaken the event. by your local National Trust team. For more information about this play and First Edition Theatre please visit: www.firsteditiontheatre.btck.co.uk
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Health and Wellbeing Expo success in Wadebridge
Bridget Taylor, Pat Crank, Freda Howells and Joan Rowell of Trebetherick and Polzeath WI at the event. Photo: Sarah Howells.
The inaugural Health and Wellbeing Expo was held at Wadebridge Town Hall on Saturday, January 21st with much success. The event brought together health and wellbeing providers, organisations and charities from across the region to raise awareness of the many services available that can help local residents improve their quality of life.
Event organiser Jan Howells said of the day, “We have an abundance of services within the Wadebridge and North Cornwall area that can help people enhance their lives by helping to improve their wellbeing, that many people may not be aware of. “It was a very successful day, with about 200 visitors passing through the doors which helped raise awareness of the vast range of organisations, charities and services . An evening with Terry Waite within the region that can in aid of Cornish EMMAUS Roscarrock, Port Isaac. Friday 27th April 7pm help anyone and everyone, especially those who may be Tickets £35 = includes dinner (Black tie) in need of help but who are EMMAUS is a charity for homeless people and the shocking news is unsure where to turn. after London Cornwall has the largest group of homeless people sleeping rough. Please come and join us for a memorable evening and “The feedback has been let’s help the homeless in Cornwall give them back their respect, a excellent, and we’re really job and somewhere to live. Terry will talk about being taken hostage. looking forward to the next To buy tickets or for more information call Patsy Health and Wellbeing Expo in Battle 07799 420218 Wadebridge in 2013!” or email patsybattle@hotmail.com. Sarah Howells
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Trebetherick and Polzeath WI supplied refreshments at the event, which featured exhibits from organisations such as Age UK, the Wadebridge Foodbank, Cornwall Blind Association, Volunteer Cornwall, Nordic Walking, Stay Strong Stay Steady, the Police, plus local beauty therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and homeopathic and nutritional services.
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An Update from St Minver School Dave Cantin (Headmaster)
It’s been a while since I have updated you with news from the school so this is my opportunity to tell you about some of the exciting events that have happened in recent months. Back in October we held our annual Harvest Breakfast. This was an opportunity for all of the children in the school to sit and share breakfast together, while volunteers served cereals, porridge, toast and eggs. We sang together and gave thanks for this year’s harvest and the children brought in donations of tins and packets for the Wadebridge Foodbank. We were delighted that among the volunteers were two of Rick Stein’s chefs who kept all of the other volunteers in order and on task in the school kitchen! The chefs also provided us with a harvest loaf that was the centre piece of our ‘Foodbank’ collection. November saw us host the school’s bonfire night extravaganza. There were both ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ as the sky was lit by a fantastic display of fireworks. With pasties, mulled
wine and contributions from Sharps Brewery and Wadebridge Wines on offer, as well as glow sticks on sale for the children, everyone seemed to have a fantastic time. We even had a Green Goddess fire engine in attendance to ensure that everyone was kept safe. We were delighted to welcome a team of Ofsted Inspectors into school in November. As I have come to expect, the children and staff ensured that the inspectors saw the school in its best light recognising many of the school’s ‘outstanding’ features. And so to an extremely busy December! The School Choir performed in some of the local homes for the elderly as well at St Minver Parish Church. We held our Candlelit Christmas Fair, and once again the children sat together for Christmas Dinner. As always however, the highlights of the Christmas period were the Christmas plays put on by the children. Our younger children performed ‘The Innkeeper’s Breakfast’, and the older children performed
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‘It’s a Miracle’ to sell-out audiences over two days. It was good to hear so many complimentary comments from members of the audiences who seemed to thoroughly enjoy the productions. We are now well and truly into the Spring Term, with so much to look forward to. A number of the school Netball Club travelled to Bath University (see page 22) to watch a top level match between Team Bath and Surrey Storm (hopefully they picked up a few tips for their own matches in the future!). Some of our Class 6 children providds the link between Wadebridge Primary School and Padstow School by taking the Cornwall Schools’ Olympic flame across the river to meet children from Padstow School. (See page 34). We will be holding a ‘Cornwall Day’ to celebrate all things Cornish to coincide with St Piran’s Day at the beginning of March. Class 6 will be visiting London for three days taking in the sights, visiting the galleries and museums and taking a tour of the Houses of Parliament. They will be staying on the ‘Lord Amory’, a boat moored in the Docklands area of London. So much to look forward to and never a dull moment! 26
Trebetherick Residents Association The Residents’ Association are currently looking into traffic calming measures for the main road through Trebetherick, and in particular by Trebetherick Stores where there is a blind spot, but nothing has yet been decided. The Horse Trough in Daymer Lane is looking a little neglected but is to be spruced up in the Spring (taking care not to disturb the newts and frogs too much, of course). Endellion Sharpe of Trebetherick is in the process of gathering histories of the houses in Trebetherick to put on our website www. trebetherick.org.uk, and would love to receive any information in this regard. Finally, and something that everybody in the area may find of interest: if mice are eating your tulip bulbs, cover them with saddle soap before planting as mice don’t like the taste, apparently. (Alas, advice received too late for this year’s tulips.) Tammy Clarke
St Minver Football Club In my last piece for the Link I reported our change of attitude of the players to our new team management led by Keith Simmons. I am happy to be able to tell you that our marked improvement on the pitch has continued through December and January. Since Keith took over we have played 9 games of which we have won 5, drawn 2, and lost 2. Although we obviously would have preferred to win the two games that we lost, we can not be too disappointed, because we made our share of chances and were in both games to the end . It was particularly pleasing to have the ‘biggest crowd’ that we have had for a long time when we played Padstow at home in the middle of January. So we are all very pleased with the progress and there is a now a buzz about the place as we look forward to the next fixture. We are regularly getting a turn out of 15 players at training which is not bad for January. At the end of January all our players before going on to Delabole for their game in the aftenoon, turned up at the scout hut to look at the plans for the proposed new sporting facilities at Trewint Lane playing field which were on show to the public in the scout hut. We were very impressed - in fact totally excited by the whole idea! Our pitch would go across the field at the far end and be skirted with a running track for all to use, possibly with floodlighting. The new building would provide new changing rooms and a host of other facilities for a multitude of uses. On the site also apparently, will be a multi-use games area with floodlights for use for basketball, netball and small sided football on an all weather surface. Are we dreaming ? Or is it actually going to happen! We hope so! Roy Birchwood, Secretary We welcome local stories and photographs.
St Minver Probus Club
The New Year started with a rearranged location for its monthly meeting in January. Because our regular venue at the Lanarth Hotel was unavailable, the meeting was switched to the Slades House Country Inn, Sladesbridge, where our hosts provided us an excellent dinner. The guest speaker was James Burke, Biodiversity Office for the Environment Agency, who gave a presentation on the Camel Valley wetlands restoration.
of two local landowners who allowed their fields to revert to saltmarsh as part of an Environmental Stewardship scheme administered by Natural England. Tidal flaps on two existing outfall pipes allow water to flow in and out of the site creating valuable new habitats for wildlife.
Improvements to Treraven Meadows in 2006/2007 included the re-shaping of old flood banks and installation of drainage This, along with the talk given pipes by the Environment by Adrian Langdon in November, Agency. The alterations created provided the members further a network of tidal creeks on this insight into the extensive natural floodplain. It was the wetlands restoration work that first time these fields had been has been taking place in the inundated in 100 years. This has Wadebridge area. This covered enhanced the local landscape as the areas of Clapper Marshes, well as improving local wildlife. Amble Marshes and Treraven Approximately 30 students Marshes. from Combined Universities in Cornwall visit the site once a The creation of several ponds year, which can provide valuable at Clapper Marshes in 2004 as part of a flood defence scheme feedback as well as hopefully motivating them on improving for Sladesbridge has already our environment. helped turn the area into a wildlife sanctuary. Further work Amble Marshes underwent in 2011 involved the support major changes in the 1960s
following the construction of a tidal barrage and straightening and deepening of the River Amble that runs through the site. These works lowered water levels and resulted in a loss of valuable marshland habitat. The loss of habitat led to this Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) being identified as a ‘priority site’ in need of restoration after it was classified as being in an ‘unfavourable ecological condition.’ Over the past two years, the Environment Agency and Natural England have been working with local landowners to restore the Marshes to their full potential. James finished by providing references for further reading. We are very fortunate in having such motivated people working to improve this wonderful area we live in. A vote of thanks was given by Vic Thorman who praised the clarity of presentation. St Minver Probus Club welcomes any enquiries from new and prospective members. Telephone the secretary, Roy Birchwood, on 01208 880549.
Clapper from the air.
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North Cornwall National Trust Association The Association held its Annual General Meeting on Friday January 13th, at Wadebridge Town Hall, when Hazel Burrows, a resident of St Breward was chosen as the incoming Chairman. The first duty of our new chairman was to present a cheque for £2,700 to Ian Kemp, National Trust Property Manager – North Cornwall. All the proceeds from our meetings go toward supporting National Trust projects, usually within Cornwall, so coming to one of our meetings does support the Trust’s work. After the business meeting, the audience enjoyed an illustrated talk on the work of the National Coastwatch Institution, a voluntary organisation which monitors the safety of vessels and individuals both in the sea and along the coast path. The speaker, Ray Fox, based at Boscastle, explained the daily routine as well as some stories of rescues. For further details contact Bob on 01840 230173 or Jane on Windeler.rock@ btinternet.com 28
Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club
Spring may not yet be in the air but social life at Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club is as busy as ever with themed evenings a feature of the programme. In January, the traditional Burns night was, as always a great success. Graham Renwick hailed the haggis with the traditional Burns poem. Another such event, will be on March 19th - the theme will be advised in the March edition of the North Cornwall Advertiser. Once again Easter will be in April, giving the Club ample time for the many preparations that are needed before the season starts: building maintenance, ski raft refurbishment, Andromeda (the race committee boat) anti-fouled and overhauled etc. Help is always welcome so contact the Club if you are able to join in. The 2012 programme of events is now available. All Club members receive a copy but further copies are available from Kim in the Club office. She is there in the mornings but can also be contacted by ‘phone on 01208 862709 or by email on info@rswsc.co.uk . The Club now has a brand new website, full of information, news and pictures. You can find this on www.rswsc.co.uk.
Wadebridge Choral Society’s Creation Rehearsals for the Spring concert - a performance of Haydn’s ‘Creation’ on Saturday April 28th at St Endellion Church - are now well in hand. This popular work provides a great opportunity for the Choir to demonstrate its skills and for the audience to enjoy some wonderful music. And, of course, St Endellion is a perfect venue for the work. The Choir will be accompanied by the Concert Orchestra and there will be an impressive line-up of soloists. Tickets will be on sale at the end of March at the Wadebridge Bookshop and from members of the Choir; there will also be tickets on sale at the door on the day of the concert. There are still vacancies in the Choir so if you are interested in joining this enthusiastic, forward-looking group, whether you are a soprano, alto, tenor or bass singer, please contact the Hon. Sec. Annabell Woolcott, telephone 01208 815322. There is also plenty of news and information about the Choir on our website: www.wadebridgechoral.org.uk. We welcome local stories and photographs.
St Minver and District Garden Society In 2011 the Lost Gardens of Heligan celebrated 21 years since reawakening and our January speaker, Peter Lavis, is a guide and lecturer for Heligan. He spoke on the Heligan Gardens Restoration. What a story lies behind the limited time and slides Peter showed us! The full story is in Tim Smit’s book including the heavy breathing phone calls in the middle of the night (page 47) Peter had presented his other talk ‘The Lost Gardeners of Heligan’ to us two years earlier and we saw research he had done into the lives of the young men who had enlisted in WW1 and never returned. In the next 70 years the house and gardens slowly died. Everything changed when Tim Smit met John Willis who, with his sister Antonia, had the gardens left in Trust to them in 1989. Peter’s slides showed Then and Now of the amazing discoveries, how they were rebuilt and the vegetable garden, flower beds and the jungle area now open to the public. Seaweed is collected from the beach at Portmellon to
spread on the soil but getting horse manure to heat up the Pineapple Pit is becoming difficult now bedding straw is replaced by shredded paper in so many large stables. A collective “aaah” for 3 pristine white faces with 3 pairs of round, black eyes from a nest box was for Barn Owls. ‘Springwatch’ on BBCTV had also followed their progress. Our March 21st speaker will be the good looking Matt Lewis whose subject will be ‘Update on Lanhydrock Woodland’. We meet at Rock Institute for 2.30pm. Everyone is welcome.
Busy Lizzies (Impatiens) Did the petals and leaves of your plants fall off leaving skeletal bare stems in July? If so, they were killed by mildew. This is a white, felt-like powder on the underside of leaves and spreads on airborne spores. Advice from the RHS is to destroy plants showing these symptoms which thrive in wet, mild weather and don’t replant Busy Lizzies in the same ground. JAG
We Will Remember Them
Valerie Christine BINDING of Rock Joyce BUSE of St Minver Claire Constance DE-MARIA of Windmill Court Katherine Roberta GARDNER of Windmill Court Joanna Mary HOSKYNS of Dinham Sydney Marshall MABLY of St Minver Michel Henry OLIVER of Fore Dore Marjorie NANNEY-WYNN of Chapel Amble David Ian ROSS of Trelyn Alice Catherine Helen STRATFORD of Trelawney Court Christopher Samuel TREGLOWN of St Minver Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org
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Chris Treglown 1988 - 2012
The death of Christopher Treglown, who died in a tragic car accident a short distance from his home on January 15th, has shocked the local community. Christopher’s talents and ambitions were inspired by his family; sporting prowess from his father’s side and music from his mother’s. The composer Goff Richards was his uncle. Christopher attended St Minver CP school where he shone at sport. A natural sportsman, he excelled at football, athletics and surfing. His football skills were recognised by Wadebridge Town Football Club and he represented the county at schoolboy level. Christopher obtained a Diploma in Public Services at Truro College. In 2007 he was selected for the Rotary Youth leadership Award (RYLA). The funeral service was held at St Minver Church which was full and the churchyard packed. Hundreds of people attended. Poignantly, the service ended with recordings bed time stories, cuddles and a kiss. of Chris singing. He had a beautiful voice and John and I have reflected on so many was destined for great things. memories of his years and we’ve both felt so Julia, Chris’ mum, bravely addressed the proud to look and watch and listen to the congregation. This is what she said: memories and to see his smile and the fun “Mum”,I can hear Christopher only saying Chris was having. Amidst our tears? Playing the other month, “Are you going to write one Jurassic Park with David his mate, splashing in of your poems or stories to read out to your the waves with Alec, Jack and Eve at Polzeath friends. You always do it, you never miss.” Well from the love in my heart and the strength until late, kicking a football around the garden with his school friends all day and those in my soul I will read one today as I loved you wonderful birthday parties and Christmas so much and was so proud of you Chris. A parent’s love is unique and immeasurable as family get togethers at the farm. Special Precious times. What can I say! you know. The days and months and years as your child Was it going to be a visit to Dairyland this week, Springfields, Dobwalls Steam Railway blossoms and grows. The fun, the fears, the laughter the tears, the Park, The Fun Factory in Newquay, boogie boarding, a walk on the Rumps, a race down surprises, the worries, the pride and joy. These were all part of life of being a parent to the sand dunes or a cycle on the Camel Trail? Although that one was not one of his favourites our special boy. so we’ll give that a miss. However life was Our Special boy Chris! A little blonde curly headed boy who loved his never boring with our little Chris! 30 We welcome local stories and photographs.
His energy for life was infectious and his sporting skills were full on. Poor John! I can see him exhausted as it was “Dad One More Time” as they spent hours in the garden practicing football skills. That lovely bond between father and son. There was so much fun. Football was a big part of Christopher’s life and he was lucky enough to play in some wonderful tournaments locally and away. He was a whizz on the right wing is all you can say. Representing Cornwall at schoolboy level was a great honour for him and a big thing to do. As parents we were so proud despite the cost of those expensive football boots which were more than a bob or two. John loved watching those matches and to support him and these were happy times for us all. Sharram will remember it all so well, his football friend and mate and the constant kicking of a football. I did have a secret plan that Chris would take over my Keep Fit classes one day as his dance moves were better than mine any day. But no! Chris was his own man and I realised that this takes strength and courage in young years to listen to yourself and work through your fears. After leaving Truro College Chris had been working at Hustyns Leisure Club. A lovely, friendly work place. We thank Paul for the support and respect he gave Chris and the good relationship they had as a result of this. Chris had a wonderful ability to talk and listen to young and old. Always interested in the stories he was being told. Christopher had one major passion. Music and singing. Singing nurtured from the hours spent watching shows from dramas, musical theatre and pantos but more so the inspiration from Nanny Buse who would play the piano and Chris would sing. “One More Time” Nan! I can hear it now but oh what fun we had. Our cheeky lad singing Elvis with Sam, composing their own tunes on the guitar, discovering Mario Lanza and lately the beauty of other great voices. Just recently it was his friend Danny playing guitar and Chris singing some Stevie Wonder. Chris loved music!
We as parents could see and feel the passion in his voice and the Perceval Entertainers gave him a chance to perform in front of others. My dear friend Marion invited him to sing at Port Isaac with his friend Annie in a Halloween show. The songs from Phantom and Les Misérables rang out and later in the year at the Port Isaac Music Festival he gave it another cracking go. How proud we were to experience the joy he gave to others with his singing. He was ready and this was the beginning. It was the beginning of more performances and a growing confidence. A confidence we hadn’t seen before. John and I thank Dave Hudson and Jo for giving Chris the key to the door. The chance for Chris to meet Maria Jaquiz a soprano internationally recognised who had worked with the three tenors. Chris had finally found happiness in what he loved doing and Maria worked with him and gave him an opportunity to perform more challenging roles. The first of which would have been a Mozart piece to be sung in Italian next week. We could see a thirst for learning from him which we’d never seen before and his dear friend and supporter Sam told us he just wanted more and more. The sadness that he would never have the chance to reach his full potential is heartbreaking but we as parents were so proud of him and in our hearts his beautiful voice will live on. He was loved very deeply by us and his immediate family. We will never forget you Chris and not let you go because for us you are our own beautiful special Alfie Boe. “One More Time on the piano please Nan!” “One More kick around the garden please Dad!” “One more bedtime story please Mum!” There will be no more Chris but in your 23 years you achieved a lot and you could be assured that one day there would have been people clapping and applauding. We want more Chris! A little star, A big star. To us always our son and our wonderful beautiful star! Julia Treglown (Mum) Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org 31
Brain Gym David Topliffe Answers Last Issue Can you name the leading lady of the following films? 1 A Star is Born: James Mason and Judy Garland. 2 Random Harvest: Ronald Colman and Greer Garson. 3 West Side Story: Richard Beyner and Natalie Wood.
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Ode to a Fly Caught in a Carriage Clock Observers suffered vertigo, as it passed from hand to hand ‘Time flies’ was the adage, but there wasn’t space inside We had to try to stop it lest we became cross-eyed. The more we tried to lure it, the more it stood its ground Despite disgusting titbits we placed all around, It refused to cooperate ~ remaining there on-hand. It seemed to die so quietly, a death quite unplanned ~ Bewildered Belinda Round and round the carriage clock, the captive house-fly ran
But to celebrate its passing, the clock began to chime; Showing unlike certain airlines, the fly was dead on time!
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National Trust Spring Has Sprung!
wildlife by opening up areas of gorse and blackthorn. Locally we’ve helped farmers on Pentire headland by cutting areas inaccessible to tractors. As a small thank you we supplied the volunteers with jacket potatoes cooked on the fire for our lunch, which always taste better after all that hard work. In spite of the storms, it has been mild which seems to have confused the wildlife somewhat! In November we noticed Mayblossom on a tree and leaves of hawthorn and ash emerging. In January we saw daffodils, Well, what a stormy winter we’ve had! Despite crocuses and Alexander flowers coming out this we’ve had a successful winter of scrub bashing, thanks to all the volunteers who have early. Lets just hope there are some left helped us regardless of the weather. At several for Easter! It’ll be interesting to see what happens… places along the coast we’ve been helping Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org
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Cornwall Schools’ Olympic Flame Travels from St Minver to Padstow February 6th saw St Minver School hold the Cornwall Schools’ Olympic Flame before handing it over to Padstow School. The Cornwall Schools’ Olympic flame is an initiative led by St Breock School in Wadebridge in its role as the Olympic Advocacy School in Cornwall. With an advocacy grant it commissioned this splendid Olympic torch replica and then set about sending it to every primary school in Cornwall (that’s over 240 schools). It left the most northerly school in Cornwall Morwenstow on October 18th and will have
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completed its journey by May 28th. The objective of this exercise is to encourage schoolchildren to embrace the London Olympic Games and to then leave a lasting legacy that reflect the spirit of the games. It is hoped that the torch will then have a permanent home at the Eden Project to inspire many more for years to come. A group of Y6 children along with Head Dave Cantin and Deputy Head Paul Howard ran down to Rock, took the water taxi to Padstow where they handed the torch over to Padstow School at Padstow Harbour.
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(Left) Paul Howard, Dave Cantin with James Greenwood, Jemima Preston, Evie Fletcher and Shae Wilson (children from year 6) on the water taxi. (Above) Padstow School walking down the Padstow ferry ramp to meet St Minver School. (Below). The Schools’ Olympic Flame is handed over. Photos: Brian Crank.
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Polzeath Surf Life Saving Club Celebrates Awards
Polzeath Surf Life Saving Club handed out a raft of awards to members last week to celebrate a very successful 2011 season. Awards were won by members who competed successfully in both the pool and sea events last year and by those who have demonstrated considerable improvement in the sport. Some of the stars included Angus Jarvis who won the Nipper Boy Junior Award and Jazz Harbour who won the Nipper Girl Junior Award – both gained the most points at last year’s competitions. Toby Roads won Most Improved Male and Daisy Brown, Most Improved Female. The Club also likes to recognise those who give their time to help run the events. This year Lynn and Andy Stewart were voted Club Members of the Year and a new award, called the Christina Bradley Best Supporter Award, was won by Alison Winter. Christina Bradley sadly passed away earlier this year and her family, who are still members of the Club, donated this award in remembrance of all the help and support Christina gave. Polzeath Surf Life Saving Club celebrated its 36
21st anniversary last year and today has over 100 members. Children join as Nippers from the age of 7, graduate to Juniors at 13 and move on to Seniors from 16. Members of the Club ultimately learn about lifesaving, but in the process gain a number of beach and sea skills. For example, they learn what the different flags and safety signals mean, how to avoid rips and identify different types of wave. They gain the confidence to swim distances in the sea in difficult conditions and learn how to master various rescue equipment, from basic rescue boards to the fast skis. Club Chairman, Peter Winter, comments, “We are really pleased with the way club members performed last year – both in the competitions and in the effort they are putting into their training. The Club is growing from strength to strength and this is due to the dedication of the Nippers and Juniors and the effort put in by the parents and helpers. We are really looking forward to the events this year and have high hopes of bringing home even more medals.”
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Millard&Flo Design Studio
Some of the most treasured and happy memories I have with my husband, Chris, are in Cornwall, despite us having lived in London for almost ten years. They include walking along the beach at Daymer Bay, eating a delicious meal at one of Cornwall’s numerous brilliant restaurants, or one of our many trips to the Isles of Scilly, including Chris’ proposal at the breathtaking Hell Bay on Bryher. Cornwall has long been a place close to our hearts. Ten years on we are now married, living in Cornwall, and have set up our own design company, Millard&Flo Ltd. Having originally graduated in Fine Art, I went on to study Interior Design at Chelsea College of Art whilst working for an established industrial and interior design studio in East London. Chris, meanwhile, studied BSC Product design and went on to work as a specialist Lighting Designer, working on an impressive portfolio of projects across London and the South East. The idea for our own business evolved almost unconsciously. Now established, Millard&Flo Ltd is a multidisciplinary design studio, specialising in Lighting and Interior Design. We are lucky enough to be based in a live/work unit Flo and Chris Millard at work in their studio.
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Flo Millard. overlooking the Camel estuary to Rock. At the time of purchase, the property was just a shell, so we were able to design the whole of the interior layout, finishes and all the lighting entirely to our own specification. We feel extremely lucky to live and work where we do, and to have what feels like a dream house. Having come from a Fine Art background, the craft element of my job is the most important. My interior design plans, elevations and renders are drawn by hand and we are both self-confessed furniture and lighting geeks, with annual research trips to Milan for the Salone Del Mobile (furniture fair) and regular trips to London for the Design Festival and to see contacts and friends. Millard&Flo Ltd. began trading on August 1st 2011, and is going from strength to strength with new projects in Port Isaac and St Ives. We are delighted to have been so welcomed to Cornwall, and look forward with great excitement and anticipation to our new future by the sea. Flo Millard To find out more, do not hesitate to contact us: info@millardandflo.com - 01208 812 589 www.millardandflo.com Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org 37
A Book Review by John Baxter
Magic in My Eyes by Anthony Gibson Published by Fairfield Books £20 Hardback Wadebridge Books To be described as ‘son of’ someone who might be regarded as better known, or possibly notorious, might be deemed to be slightly apologetic. Anthony Gibson, author of this handsome book, is the eldest son of the broadcaster and cricket writer Alan Gibson, but has enjoyed an equally distinguished career, albeit not as a writer. The rural community will remember him as a vigorous champion in his work in the South West for the National Farmers Union and viewers of local TV programmes will recall an articulate spokesman with a commanding presence. This is not his first book. His father died in 1997 and his life was commemorated by his son in ‘Of Didcot and the Demon – The Cricketing Times of Alan Gibson,’ a work that was the MCC’s and the Cricket Society’s Cricket Book of the Year of 2009. So he has pedigree, endorsed in a Foreward to the book by no less than Michael Morpurgo, and confirmed by the quality of the text and the depth of the experience. For this is not just a book, ‘but a whole new way of experiencing the landscape of the West Country’. A web-site has been created to accompany the book and on it the reader will be able to download a host of information relevant to the book and to have the opportunity to record personal impressions and photographs.
because the settings of his novels are imaginary and the same might be said of the work of the equally popular E V Thompson in Cornwall.
The 13 chapters of this beautifully illustrated book begin and end in Somerset, the author’s own county. The reader is immediately struck by the depth of research undertaken to guide In a thoughtful and wide-ranging introduction, him/her on the author’s journey. A quick glance at the Bibliography at the end reveals Anthony Gibson acknowledges that his the titles of 146 books quoted in the text or selection of authors is personal and by no means exhaustive. They are all creative writers used in the course of research, not to mention and are all either directly inspired by landscape the 15 Literary and Appreciation Societies. This is all indicative of substantial love, not only of or in whose work the setting is essential to either plot or atmosphere. If lovers of Poldark literature, but of the landscape that inspired wonder why Winston Graham is excluded it is so many of our own best-loved West Country 38 We welcome local stories and photographs.
authors. Link readers will be particularly interested in the 3 chapters on Cornwall, each with a sub-title focusing on particular writers. The chapter on North Cornwall pinpoints Charles Causley, Parson Hawker, Thomas Hardy, John Betjeman and Sabine Baring-Gould and contains a great deal that will be redolent with local residents, particularly the section on Betjeman. Golfers will be amused to read that the author considers the 12th hole to be much more appropriate to the famous poem than the 13th as it is entitled in the Clubhouse at St Enodoc where it appears alongside Sir Robin (now Lord) Butler’s parody. If there is a minor criticism of this chapter Greenaway is spelt incorrectly in the caption under the picture of ‘Cruel Coppinger’ country. South Cornwall focuses on Arthur QuillerCouch (Q), Daphne Du Maurier, AL Rowse and Jack Clemo, four of Cornwall’s greatest literary figures and intriguingly, West Cornwall on DH Lawrence and Virginia Woolf. Space does not permit anything more than passing reference to these distinguished writers. But the piece on DH Lawrence is fascinating. Few may have realised that Lawrence lived near Zennor for almost two years with his German
wife Frieda, during the 1st world War. The author demonstrates Lawrence’s fascination with the ‘rugged, ravaged, ragged landscape and the abiding presence of the sea’, but he came to hate the Cornish who regarded him as a spy. His novel ‘Kangaroo’ is almost pure autobiography and covers his time in Cornwall vividly. Virginia Woolf’s experience in Cornwall is much better known and her love for St Ives and the countryside around was ‘unconditional’, a love that permeates every page of ‘To the Lighthouse’. There are 10 more chapters in this delightful book, with references to such household names as Wordsworth, Coleridge, Kipling, Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, Henry Williamson, Ted Hughes, together with less well known names from the Somerset levels: Peter Benson, Berta Lawrence, Charles Sibson and James Crowden. Michael Morpurgo describes this as ‘a wonderful book; a book of exploration ‘. What makes it so special is the opportunity it provides the reader to share in the ambience so clearly enjoyed by all the authors selected here. The provision of a website is a masterstroke, but you will have to read the book to find it.
In Memory of Our Beloved Pippa You were our baby right from the start
But we really do miss you, our precious little one
Now you’re gone its broken our hearts
Times will be hard and full of grief
We loved you from the beginning right to the end
But we will never forget you
Our constant companion and happy little friend
And hope you’re at peace.
Your fur so soft, eyes so appealing
Sherri Smith
God only knows just how sad we are feeling We fed you, watered you, played on the beach You were easy to control and easy to teach Our cuddles were endless and full of fun Playing on the beach and having a good run 16 years we had you and knew it had to come
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Country Diary from Cobb Cottage
Written and Illustrated by Joan Cockett
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On a grey damp January day the pink blooms on the indoor geraniums, luminous against the light, lift the spirits. Although this month has been very mild there has been very little sun. In spite of this growth is advanced with primroses and hellebores in flower and the first of the daffodils. Is the winter yet to come in February? On the days that the sun shone we have had some wonderful sunsets and sunrises. At 7.30 one morning last week the sky was a wonderful glowing pink and a dash down to the bay saw Daymer transformed as the water picked up the glow. Someone once said that there were more bad paintings of sunrise and sunset than any other subject which is probably true. But such mornings and evenings with the dark silhouette of trees against the sky make you feel “Joan”, said the voice on the ‘phone, inspired. How fortunate we are in North “Gregory Brown is my cousin as well - we Cornwall to have such a big sky! must be related!” She is a friend of some I always knew I had relations in the 20 years, also an artist, and we find we are Wadebridge area but I had been unable to trace them. Imagine my surprise last third cousins. We are from a long line of summer after I had exhibited with the farmers, artists and craftsmen and there is Cornwall Watercolour Society, to receive a strong link with the spread of Methodism a ‘phone call from a friend. My CV was in the South West and a connection with displayed with my paintings mentioning that my early years were influenced by my the Salvation Army. We are filling the gaps in the family history and find life is full of mother’s first cousin, Gregory Brown - a well known poster artist in the 1930s. surprises.
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Mr Trealeven - the Postman In the January/February 2012 issue of The Link, The Mably Diary, mentioned that in 1892 there was a new Postman called Mr Treleaven. Mr Treleaven was my grandfather, and I can tell you a little more about him. At the time his mother, Joanna Hawken Treleaven was the Postmistress at St Minver Post Office, which was then situated in the building that is now known as The Fourways Inn. Also mentioned, was that in 1906 the post was brought from Wadebridge by horse and cart, which you can see in the photograph. This was taken
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outside St Minver Post Office, and Mr Treleaven is standing in the doorway. He used to walk from St Minver to New Polzeath, on to Old Polzeath and then Trebetherick, before returning to St Minver. He would deliver the mail and also collect the mail for posting at the same time which he took back to St Minver to go on to Wadebridge later in the day. He was subsequently supplied with a bicycle to do his rounds. The Post Office was later taken over by the Williams sisters, Belle and Gwen, and after that by Mr Fred and Mrs Beatrice
Carhart. Mr John Treleaven met and married Annie Old whose family were farming at Carruan Farm, near Polzeath. After they were married they lived at Dingles, which is down behind the Church at St Minver. They had 4 children, the eldest Dorothy (my mother), then Jack and two younger sisters Joan and Grace. In the accompanying photograph my mother Dorothy is the one standing at the back and Grace is the one in the centre front. Grace had three children and the youngest Maureen, as most people will know, is now
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Postmistress at St Minver Post Office. Maureen took over from Mr and Mrs Carhart on February 1st 1971. The Post Office at that time was in a cottage at the bottom of the hill nearer the church. Now nearly 42 years later Maureen is still there and the Post Office is at the top of the hill opposite The Fourways Inn, back almost where it started.
Swallows Rest Mango Chutney Ingredients
3kg (6½lbs) Unripe mangoes - about 8. 500g ( lb) Cooking apples. 750g (1½lb) Soft brown sugar. 800ml (1½pts) Red wine vinegar. 1 tsp Cumin seed. 2 tsp Coriander seed. 12 Cardamom pods. 5cm stick Cinnamon. ½ – 1 tsp Chilli powder. 1 tsp Onion seed (Nigela seed) 2 tsp Black pepper corns. 8 Cloves 2 Medium sized onions. 60g (2 ozs) Fresh Ginger. 8 Garlic cloves. 1 tsp Salt (to taste).
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Peel and de-stone the mangoes - unripe mangoes can often be obtained from Lidls. Cut flesh into small chunks and place in a large, thick-bottomed saucepan. Peel and core the apples, chop into smallish pieces and add to pan. Add the sugar and vinegar. Put the cumin seed, coriander seed,
cardamom pods and cinnamon into a dry frying pan and gently roast for a minute or two taking great care not to burn the spices. Using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar grind the spices to a powder. Set aside in a small bowl with the chilli powder, onion seed, pepper corns and cloves. A half teaspoon of chilli powder will make the chutney mild to medium in terms of heat – use more if you like it hotter. Finely chop the onions and sweat gently until soft – try not to brown them. Add the spices and cook gently for a minute stirring all the time. Add the onion mixture to the main pan. Peel, finely chop, or puree, the ginger and garlic and add to the main pan. Add the salt. Bring it all to the boil stirring frequently – it’s the type of mixture that will catch and burn very easily so take care. Simmer until the mango is soft, but not falling to bits, and the mixture ‘gloopy’. If it gets too thick add a little water. When ready, let it cool for a few minutes and bottle it as you would jam in sterilized jars.
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Before the Duchy Penmayn 700 years ago When Edmund, second Earl of Cornwall, died in 1300 after a lengthy illness he died without an heir. This meant that under feudal law all his lands escheated, or went back, to the king, who was Edward 1 at the time. Feudal law had been established by William 1 when he conquered England in 1066 as much to control his own knights as to impose his absolute rule over the existing Anglo Saxon rulers and their followers. The exact date of Edmund’s death at Berkhamstead is not known but King Edward ordered his funeral rites on September 25th. Edmund had inherited great wealth from his father Richard, the first Earl of Cornwall, second son of King John and brother to King Henry 3rd. Henry had given the earldom of Cornwall to Richard in 1225 and made him Earl in 1231. Edmund was close to Edward 1, using both his wealth and his military prowess to maintain his position. In 1289 he acted as Regent during Edward 1’s absence in France for three months and in 1297 he had been made councillor to Prince Edward, the king’s son while the king again was absent in France. This close relationship with 44
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the king explains the royal command for Edmund’s elaborate funeral. Edmund’s wealth and the king’s need for money also explain the fact that the very next day on September 26th the king’s escheators were ordered to take hold of Edmund’s estate. By the end of the year they had carried out a detailed listing of all his possessions and the revenue they produced. The listing would have been greatly helped by the fact that the accounts for the Earldom of Cornwall were centrally kept in great detail at Berkhamstead, the administrative centre of the Earldom. Its manors and estates were held in a dozen counties from Yorkshire in the north to Sussex in the south and from Suffolk in the east to Cornwall in the west. Cornwall and Devon additionally provided an important and quickly negotiable source of revenue from tin through the control of the stannaries in these two counties and these were accounted for separately. The lands and holdings in Cornwall were examined at Restormel on the 30th November by the king’s escheators and were stated to be accurate under oath by two
knights and twenty nine men, each one of whom must have been selected for their local knowledge. One of these men was Stephen de Trewynt from the Manor of Blisland. Three castles and their lands were listed, Launceston with the town, Restormel with the town and Tyntagel with the town and the Manor of Bocinny. Nine other manors were listed together with some holdings in Talfskedy. One of the manors was the ‘Manor of Helleston in Tregashire (Trigg) with the Borough of Camelford and Hamlet of Penmayn’. According to the listing the hamlet of Penmayn at that time contained thirty nine freeholders, thirty three conventionaries and seventyeight villeins all paying rent. There were also three water mills held by Stephen Trowaynt, who was probably the Trewynt who had been at Restormel for the examination on the 30th of November. Also listed were ‘two tenants of the ferry’. Penmayn and the other royal Cornish manors had a chequered history over the next thirty seven years, reflecting the struggle for power between Edward 2, and the nobles who detested him. At one stage
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Piers Gaveston was the Lord of the Manor of Helleston, containing Penmayn. Gaveston was the favourite of Edward with whom he had a rather dubious relationship according to some historians. By the time of Gaveston’s judicial murder in 1312 the manor had already returned to the Crown. This struggle for power continued for another 15 years culminating in 1327 when a captive Edward 2 was put to death in a particularly vicious way at Berkeley Castle. During the whole of Edward 2’s rule the administration of the royal Cornish manors had suffered. Things did not improve greatly in the next three years of turmoil caused by the power struggle between the supporters of the 15 year old incoming king Edward 3 and Roger Mortimer, Earl of March, who, together with Queen Isabella as unofficial regent attempted to rule the country. The end of this struggle came in 1330 when Mortimer was hung at Tyburn as a common criminal, his body being left on the gallows for a further 2 days, Edward 3 assumed full sovereignty and Isabella, his ambitious mother, in modern parlance, was put out
to grass. The next two years first of all saw a period of reconciliation in England and political dealing with France although war with Scotland was to follow from 1332 -1336. The more settled domestic scene however allowed the administration of the royal estates, including the Cornish manors, to be improved. Perhaps mindful of his own turbulent childhood Edward 3 decided to do his best to ensure that his eldest son and heir would have a clearly established role and the independent means to support it. In 1337 he created the Duchy of Cornwall for Edward, his seven year old son and heir. The lawyers must have been given strict instruction to make the rights thus conferred as inalienable as possible. Most of these rights still remain, for example that of ‘bona vacantia’ whereby if someone dies without named heirs their estate passes to the Duchy rather than to the Crown. Edward, first possessor of the Duchy of Cornwall, gained glory at the battle of Crecy in his black armour, being known in later years as The Black Prince. But he never became king, dying in 1376, a year before his father.
A cure for rheumatism, lumbago, sprains, bruises, chilblains, bites of insects and pain in the head and limbs 1 raw egg will be beaten, ½ pint of vinegar, 10 oz of spirits of turpentine, ¼ oz of camphor, ¼ oz of spirits of wine. Dissolve the camphor in the spirits of wine, add the other ingredients and well beat it up together, put it in a bottle and cork it tightly, let it remain by the fire ½ hour before using it. Recipe from St Minver House dated about 1800. Submitted by Ian Hughes !an has suggested that someone might like to make it for the next village fete. Any takers? Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org
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Spring into Action!
Natalie Ashbee (www.natalieashbeegardens.co.uk) After a very mild winter who knows what the do the rest. This may not always work for you Spring will bring but let’s hope for lots of blue but it’s a lot of fun trying and very satisfying skies and sunny days to get outdoors and start when you look at how much you’ve gained for the gardening year. One of my favourite jobs free! to do at the beginning of Spring is tidying up Once you’ve cut old growth back, it’s a good the borders. Traditionally this used to be done time to add a good layer of organic mulch. It is in the late Autumn time but by leaving our no longer recommended to dig over gardens, garden spaces a little messy for the colder but instead let the worms and other organic months we are providing all sorts of wildlife microbes do the work for you. Simply lay a with cosy homes and food aplenty. Some thick layer of well rotted compost around the perennials will have already needed cutting plants, taking care not to pile it up around down once they started to collapse and decay the base or they may rot, and look out for or you can risk losing plants to mildew but emerging bulbs as you go. Often clearing back many have beautiful seed heads which look the borders means you can see what’s coming perfect in the low light of winter and with a up next and you’ll probably find spring plants dusting of frost on them. in flower that you didn’t know were there as Gone are the days when the garden was bare and uninteresting in the winter. There are now they were buried under the old growth! Not so many gorgeous winter-flowering shrubs and only are you improving the soil’s composition, evergreens to give your garden all year appeal. you are also creating some protection against The winter is a good time to take a critical look weeds. Doing this valuable job at this time of at your garden and see if it has enough ‘bones’ year also helps to seal moisture in to the soil. If you weren’t on the ball in autumn and (structural plants). For inspiration of what to missed your bulb planting time, look out plant just look around you in the hedges, car parks and other people’s gardens. for bulbs in pots grown on by the nurseries. Tender plants should be left a little Bodmin Herb Nursery usually has a particularly longer before cutting back to give large selection of daffodils grown in pots their crowns some protection which you can plant straight into the from any late frosts but grasses ground and have instant joy. Pots of should be cut down before the spring colour such as pansies, daffodils new growth begins or you and grape hyacinths can be bought risk having flat tops on the ready made or again use pots from a emerging growth! As perennials start nursery - Trelawney Garden Centre to show signs of life you can lift and always has a huge range. divide many of them and gain free plants. Other jobs to do in Spring include Bold groups of the same plant always looks pruning roses, moving evergreen more striking than dotty plantings of one of shrubs, pruning winter-colour shrubs, two so dig up the parent plant, gently tease reseeding lawns and planting early its roots apart and with some wiggling they potatoes. Hopefully I shall be emerging will split naturally into smaller sections. into the Spring sunshine with my baby twin Throw away any less vigorous pieces and daughters and look forward to starting new immediately replant the new plants. Give planting projects. Happy Gardening! them a good water and let mother nature 46 We welcome local stories and photographs.
Mably Diary 1850 - 1950 Part 4 (Conclusion) Polzeath WI and Trebetherick WI merged in 2008 to form Trebetherick and Polzeath WI. In the archives of Polzeath WI was a handwritten scrapbook based on a Mably family diary covering the period 1850 to 1950. We believe that the scrapbook was prepared for a WI competition but we are not really sure. It makes fascinating reading and we have decided to serialise it in Link. The photographs are scanned copies of those in the scrapbook. We have not changed the spelling, punctuation or grammar - what you read here is exactly as per the handwritten version. This material is copyright and must not be reproduced elsewhere without the prior permission of the Link Committee and Trebetherick and Polzeath WI.
1913
This Count or ‘Account House’ which, as its name implies, was the first office of the local A Post-office is opened at Polzeath in the old Trewiston Mine in the 1860’s when it stables count house by Mr F Male with a stock of £5 below and a Wagon house next door. worth of stamps and postal orders, and he invested himself in £4:10:0 worth of sweets. He In the 1870’s the ‘Account House’ was used as started with a guaranteed Post-office salary of a play room for the occupants of the pleasure house next door. £20 per annum. Mrs MacMillan remembers playing in it, when Original caption reads: Count House, Chapel, she was a little girl. Beach Cottage. Polzeath. On Easter Sunday 1884 it saw the first gathering under the leadership of Mr John Mably of a group of Methodists who moved to their own building opposite it in 1898. The St Minver Band is formed by Mr T J Wills with the help of Major Campbell.
1914
September. My cousins John and Richard have gone to Bodmin to enlist in the DCLI*.
1915
For a day’s work gardening - For a day’s work ploughing - (inclusive horse and cart) Coal costs - 1/10 ½ cwt Coke - 1/9 (all carriage paid)
2/4 12/-
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Butter is 1/- a lb. Imported salt butter is somewhat cheaper. Wages had jumped to 46/- a week.
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Mary Hannah wife of Richard Mably now takes over the diary. Jonathan Buse dies. He was a grand old man and beloved by all. We will miss his little red 1919 A roll of Honour is placed in St Minver Church flag which he hoisted in front of his Cottage on with 100 names of those who went to the War, Sundays, just to show folk that he knew when it was a Sunday. and the names of 26 glorious dead. We have two lovely Models of Boats, which he 1923 so liked making. We will miss his Tales about Some new houses are being built in the old days, the wrecks, the rum and the Trebetherick and Polzeath. Hawkey’s Bus now brings the Mail to the Post song of the mermaids, whom he said he had definitely seen. Offices in the Parish. He is not the only one who has seen and heard 1924 the Mermaid’s “but it is only the Cornish folk A billiard table is installed at the Perceval who can hear them on a lonely Summer night, Institute to the great delight of all the menfolk. on a rising Spring-tide splashing in the water Our St Minver Band played beautifully at St and catch a peep of them combing their hair Enodoc Open air Service in August. We all and playing ‘Sweet Music.’” went to the funeral of Mr Sanford of St Minver 1926 House. Opening of new Post Office in Polzeath. Mr Jonathan Buse. Treleaven still delivers the mail.
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June 10th About 70 School-children were taken in Busses to Crowdy Marsh near Rough Tor to witness the performance of the ceremony by HRH. The Prince of Wales of ‘Turning on the Water’. The Prince turned a handle and they saw the water come. We hope to have the water laid on. The Trebetherick Telephone exchange was laid in June. Soon quite a few people on St Minver, Rock, Trebetherick and Polzeath were connected. On August Bank holiday our St Minver Band won a first Prize at the Competition held at St Ives this year.
1929
I take the children to Padstow to see the new life-boat ‘The Princess Mary’ one of the largest on our coast.
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St Minver Village. from Jesus Well.
Polzeath) has to be demolished.
1931
The road from Trebetherick to Polzeath beach is being widened.
1933
Wheat is now 41/- a ton. April 15th We have an opening Ceremony at our new Methodist Hall at Polzeath. 1932 We have had another tragedy in the loss of our Because of the road widening scheme new Life-boat the ‘John and Sarah Stych’ when under-taken by the County Cornish, our ‘Tin Tabernacle’ (our old Methodist Hall at 7 of her crew were lost at St Ives. Polzeath in the snow - a rare occurrence (photograph taken before Road widening).
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March 29th.This afternoon I attended the formation of a Women’s Institute at Polzeath at a meeting held at Atlantic House Hall. We have chosen Mrs MacMillan as our first president, and we were inaugurated by Miss Flamank.
1935
Mr Treleaven, our mail deliverer for 44 years, has retired and our local bus service, now takes over the mail Transport.
1937
The greatest event of the year was the Jubilee celebrations at the Perceval Institute. There were sports for the children and we all had a wonderful tea. At Christmas we collected and sent a hamper of Toys to the Children’s Ward at Truro Hospital. In May we had a fall of Snow in some parts of the Parish.
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The outbreak of War brought a complete change to our Parish. Hundreds if evacuees began to arrive from London and Plymouth. The newly formed WVS helped the billeting 1938 officers to receive them. Large halls were Electric light comes to Trebetherick and turned into Schools. Whole Schools evacuated Polzeath, as since 1930 many holiday houses into Hotels and canteens were run at each have been built there. school by the WVS. Every available chapel, hut An aeroplane landed in a field near Polzeath or school room was in use in some way. and was repaired by Mr Old. All the houses generally only occupied during The Royal Mail van is now seen in the Parish. the season were occupied Summer and Winter. The Women’s Institute organizes a Public First aid classes were organised. A War Savings meeting to recruit ARP (Air Raid Precautions) Group was started also a ‘Penny a week’ fund workers. for the Red Cross. They also agitated and got a much needed sign Gifts were sent to the forces and ammunition post to Polzeath at Trewint. Girls. A Pasty Scheme was inaugurated. There In Spring 1939 the ARP was formed, the were many St John’s and Red Cross activities to response was very good. keep us busy and well trained. Wreck of the ‘Meder’ (Medea), 1939. The Home Guard, first called the Local Defence Volunteers, was started in May 1940 and a considerable number of men volunteered. Mines were laid on the Golf Links along the Coast guarded by barbed wire. Tank traps were also built on many roads and all the Beaches. Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides are very active. The Church Parade at St Enodoc on Thinking Day was a grand sight. In spring 1944 the Duchess of Kent stayed in Rock with her two children who were recuperating from Whooping Cough. 50 We welcome local stories and photographs.
women is opened at Polzeath. The name is taken from an old Cornish Carol which had been the marching song of the Trebetherick Home-Guard Platoon. A new Class-room is added to the Tredrizzick School.
1949
There is great excitement in Polzeath, as Ann Todd and Norman Wooland arrive to make part of the film ‘Madelaine’ on the Beach. An accident on Polzeath beach. May 1st A Canteen is opened at Tredrizzick School. VJ Day (Victory over Japan) was celebrated by sports for the children in the afternoon, followed by Tea. Some of us went to the Church Service after which we all walked to Trewint, each with our piece of wood for a large Bonfire.
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The departure of some of our many evacuees. We all went to the opening ceremony our new Women’s Institute at Tredrizzick, where we had moved from Polzeath in order to be more central.
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The last of the children have been evacuated and our Parish is slowly returning to normal.
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Our Women’s Institute is extended as we had outgrown the old hall. The Lingham Club for ex-service men and The WI hut at Tredrizzick.
1950
Wheat, which only fetched 5/- a ton in 1940 now is at 50/- a ton. The Spire of the Parish Church and of St Enodoc were restored at the cost of about £750. Pityme, Tredrizzick and St Minver receive electricity. The Parish was honoured by the visit of Their Majesties The King and Queen and Princess Margaret. The Royal car slowed down when passing the School children at Splatt. Their Majesties had Tea at the Club-house of the St Enodoc Golf Club which the Duchy of Cornwall had recently bought. As our busy season is upon us, I will have no more time to add to this Diary and I pass this on to my John’s wife on their wedding day next Autumn and I hope she will be able to record her generation. Acknowledgements. The Editorial Committee wish to thank all WI Members and other parishioners who have helped to supply material for the compilation
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The King, Queen and Princess Margaret at St Enodoc Golf Club. of this Scrapbook. given to avoid personal embarrassment in Other sources have been:- The History of the some instances. Deanery of Trigg Minor by Sir John Maclean. Although consent has been obtained from the A little book of North Cornwall 1920 and family it should be pointed out that all Mably The Charm of North Cornwall 1933 both by F A names are fictitious, and do not represent real Maycock. people. A Short History of the Churches of the Parish of St Minver 1929 by the Rev H A Thomas Editorial Committee* A Private personal local Diary. Mrs F Nankwell – Chairman Notebooks, letters of past Vicars. Mrs B Carhart. Lent by the Vicar, W A Henry. Mrs M Figg. Parish Magazines. Mrs A Henry. The Story of Padstow’s Life-boats 1827-1927 by Mrs M E Sansom. Claude Berry. Cover by Miss. O M Harvey. The most valuable sources of all have been the * This is the original 50s editorial committee recollections which our old Parisioners have so who produced this diary. The original cover freely given us. has been reproduced at the beginning of each Every incident in this Diary comes from one instalment in Link. of these sources. Detailed references are not 52 We welcome local stories and photographs.
When aircraft first came to Cornwall Mike Arnott
Today many people in St Minver don’t even bother to look up when an aircraft flies overhead. It was quite different a hundred years ago. Probably the first flight over Cornwall was by Claude Grahame-White on July 23rd 1910. He flew his Farman biplane over nearly two hundred ships of the British Navy assembled in Mount’s Bay to demonstrate their vulnerability to air attack. The fragile Farman made the point and the Admiralty took notice, although, as usual, probably not enough. Another two years went by before the next flights took place. This was a little closer to St Minver. Henri Salmet stopped in June at Bodmin for engine repairs to his Bleriot monoplane en route to Truro and William and Linda RhodesMoorhouse, having just bought a property at Constantine Bay, flew their Bleriot from a field by the Trevose golf course. The first established sight of an aircraft in St Minver skies was when Gustav Hamel went past to Padstow in September 1913 on his way to Portreath before turning south to Penzance. Henri Salmet was back the following year at the end of April in a two seater Bleriot and flew up the coast on his way to Barnstaple, crossing the north of St Minver parish.
A Farman bi-plane. This airworthy replica hangs in the Terminal Building of Hong Kong airport. During the 1914-1918 war 20th Charles Lindbergh had the Royal Naval Air Service taken off from Roosevelt base at Crugmeer was home Field, Long Island. He reached to a flight of biplanes and an Valencia on the south west airship, both tasked with anti- of Ireland the next morning. submarine duties. Around mid-day he flew over North Cornwall. Joice Sloman In the 1920’s the noise and remembers her parents sight of an aeroplane in the sky was still an exciting rarity. excitement as they made sure she came outside to see The Even more was a visit from a ‘flying circus’. Jan Channell Spirit of St Louis on its way to remembered, when he was a Paris via Cherbourg young boy living at Sparnall By the 1930’s flying was more Stitch in the nineteen twenties, common although weekend the planes coming to the field visitors to St Minver House by Jesus Well. He had a trip in landing in the field below still the skies over St Minver for 5 aroused comment. shillings. References But perhaps the most ‘Aviation in South West Britain significant of these early 1909-1979’, Dennis Teague sightings over our part of North Cornwall came around 1982 ‘Aviation in Cornwall’, Peter mid-day on May 21st 1927. Early in the morning of May London. Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org 53
Trebetherick and Polzeath WI Trebetherick and Polzeath WI would like to wish everyone a Happy and Healthy New Year. Our meeting in January was made very enjoyable and the talk was given by Mrs June Eddy and husband Humphrey. June gave a very amusing talk with a slide show of pictures she has taken through the years from sunrises to animals, flowers and sunsets. June’s love of photography started when she was
just eleven and in later life took two City and Guilds examinations. We were given very useful tips on taking pictures; vote of thanks was given by Mrs Audrey Webb. Our plans for 2012 are in place with great speakers and topics, meetings are open to everyone, even your men folk, so if you see a topic on the posters that interests you please come and join us. Visitors pay just 20p and
I recently had the pleasure to welcome my Liberal Democrat colleague, Paul Burstow MP, to North Cornwall. Paul is the government’s Minister for Social Care and came to see how the use of assistive technologies known as ‘telehealth’ and ‘telecare’ are working in our area. These technologies allow people to monitor health conditions in the comfort of their own home, with information sent electronically to doctors and nurses, so that they only have to travel to a GP or hospital when it is necessary. Later on that week, Mr Burstow announced an extra £1.7 million in social care funding for Cornwall over the next four years. This extra cash will be used to help people leave hospital earlier and receive better care at home. We all prefer to be out of hospital, receiving care in our own home, and it is important that we do everything we can to ensure
people are cared for at home in a safe and familiar environment, with their family and friends close by.
another 20p for a cup of tea and a biscuit. Forthcoming topics are Chocolate, The Bröntes, Umbrellas, Vintage Clothing and The Tintagel Storyteller. There is something for everyone. Flower of the month 1st Jean Higgins, 2nd June Lenox and joint 3rd Betty Bishop and Audrey Webb. Competition, 1st Bridget Taylor, 2nd Jean Higgins and 3rd Audrey Webb.
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Later in the day the Minister and I met with the Leader and Chief Executive of Cornwall Council, the Chief Executive of Cornwall Primary Care Trust, and others, to discuss health and social care issues in the Duchy. It was a great opportunity for us to feed back to the Minister and Department of Health officials about the challenges facing rural areas like ours. to deliver the advanced skills needed to help get our economy This was the second visit by a back on track. government minister to North Cornwall recently: before Christmas I welcomed the Lib Dem Business Secretary, Vince Cable, to Bodmin where he helped launch an £18.7 million Higher Apprenticeships Fund. The money will fund apprenticeships at the same level as university degrees, enabling employers and colleges
I am delighted that Vince chose to come to North Cornwall to highlight the government’s determination to give young people the very best in training and employment opportunities. It is great to see the Government recognising the need to value and invest in Cornwall.
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Looking at what’s happening nationally, one of the biggest challenges facing the Coalition Government is that of unemployment, especially amongst young people. If young people are out of work, the consequences of that will be felt for decades afterwards. As well as the new Higher Apprenticeships Fund launched by Vince Cable, the Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has launched the ‘Youth Contract’, worth £1 billion. The youth contract aims to ensure
that all jobless young people are earning or learning again before long-term damage is done. In Cornwall, nearly 3,000 18 – 24 year olds will be eligible for support including work placements, apprenticeships and wage subsidies for firms to take on young people. Now Britain’s 4 biggest employers (the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the British Chambers of Commerce, the British Retail Consortium and the Federation of Small Businesses) have formally backed the Youth Contract,
urging their members to take part. It is excellent news that the four biggest employer organisations are backing the scheme so that we won’t lose the skills and talent of our young people. If there is anything happening locally or nationally which you would like to discuss, or if there is anything I can help with, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Dan Rogerson MP, 4 Tower Street, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8BQ. Tel: 01566 777123. contact@danrogerson.org
St Minver Lowlands Parish Council
Gillian Thompson - 01726-882145 - clerk@stminver-lowlands.org.uk and a second meeting is held Trebetherick Litter Bin about the ‘crash barrier’, on the third Monday of the We are pleased to report that which has been installed on Cornwall Council has installed this site. Investigations have month (except December) to a new (free standing) litter bin established that it is a highway deal (mainly) with planning requirement to ensure safety. applications. All Meetings to replace the one that was However, it is felt that an vandalised last year. commence at 7.30pm and are alternative barrier could give held in the Council Chamber, Disabled Toilets the same result but be more Rock Methodist Church. Following a spate of vandalism aesthetically pleasing. We are, Members of the public are to the Trewint public therefore, in touch with the conveniences, it has been warmly invited to attend Planning Officer who is taking decided to install a special and may address the Council up this issue. lock to the disabled toilets. during the Public Forum, which Neighbourhood/Local is held at the start of each Basically it means that any registered disabled person is Development Plan meeting. Forthcoming dates: able to obtain a key through The possible creation of such • Full Council Meetings – Cornwall Council, which then a plan was on the agenda of Monday, March 5th. opens any disabled toilet in a recent Joint Meeting with nd the county, but others are not Highlands, provision for which Monday, April 2 . able to gain access. Hopefully, is made in the recently passed • Planning Meetings – this will improve the situation Localism Act. Residents will be Monday, March 19th. and cut the expensive cost of consulted on the content. If you are unable to attend repeated repairs. Council Meetings, why not Council Meetings Pinewood Development, A Full Council Meeting is visit our website and read the Minutes online: www. held on the first Monday of Polzeath Members are concerned each month (except August) stminvercouncils.org.uk? Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org 55
The Link Diary
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Lingham Hall 01208 862496
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Rock Methodist Chapel Frank 01208 863481
RECURRING EVENTS
PC Meeting. Tuesday March 13. April 10 at Perceval All Saints Drama Group. Saturday March 3, 17, 31 at Perceval Institute Institute. 7.30pm. Pilates. 9.30 -11am. Contact: July 01208 881041. Thursday March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. April 5, 12, 19, Art Group. Friday March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. April 13, 20, 27 at 26 at Perceval Institute. 9.30-12.30. Also on Friday March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. April 13, Perceval Institute. 10am - 12noon. 20, 27 at Perceval Institute. 6-7pm. Duplicate Bridge. Tuesday March 6, 13, 20, 27. April 3, 10, 17, 24 Senior Circle Short Mat Bowls. Monday March 5, 12, 19, 26. April 16, 23, 30 at at Betjeman Centre, Wadebridge. Rock Institute. 2-4pm. 6.30-10.15pm. Contact: Barry 01208 812934. Also on March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. April 5, 12, 19, Contact: David 01208 869636. St Minver Lowlands Parish Council Meeting 26 at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall. 6.30-10.15pm. Contact: Barry 01208 812935. Council Room, Rock Chapel. March 5 and April 2. 7.30pm. Garden Society. Wednesday March 21, April 25 at Rock St Minver Lowlands Parish Council Planning Institute. 2 - 4.30pm. Meeting Contact: Jennifer 01208 816470. Council Room, Rock Chapel. March 19. 7.30pm. Marriage Preparation. Trebetherick and Polzeath WI. Saturday March 24. April 28 at Perceval Thursday March 1. April 5 at Rock Institute. Institute. 7.30pm. Contact: Audrey 01208 863467.
The Water Tank
I have been following the Mably Diary and refer to pages 43 and 44 (Issue 182). Looking at the photograph of Temperance Inn, the water tank was on the corner next to the telegraph pole in the corner of Kenhendra`s front garden. One of Mrs Sandford`s two lamps is still located there and I try and maintain it with a good coat of black paint every couple of years. The water tank was made of massive slabs of Delabole slate held together by rods of iron. In the 1950s when the tank was no longer in use we used to use it as a hiding place when playing ‘kick the can’ in the middle of the crossroads. Very few cars in those days! One day a lorry arrived in the village and stopped on the corner by Fourways and then rolled back into the tank which disintegrated. The transport company paid to have a stone wall built. What is more interesting is the location of the stream by the vicarage orchard and how they supplied water to the tank? Ian Hughes 56
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Whist Drive. Tuesday March 27. April 24 at Perceval Institute. Zumba. Monday March 5, 12, 19, 26. April 2, 16, 23, 30 at Perceval Institute. 6-7pm.
MARCH Sat 3 Grand Jumble Sale CRUK, St Minver Branch. Rock Institute. 2pm. Cost: Free (refreshments available). Contact: Maggie 01208 862113. Fri 9 ‘Trecanna Nursery & Africa Orphanage’ North Cornwall National Trust Association. Rock Institute. 2.30-4pm. Cost: £3.50 members. £4 guests. (afternoon tea served). Contact: Bob 01840 230173. Mon 12 ‘Around the World in 80 Ways’ Talk by Robin Dunseath. CRUK - St Minver Branch. Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club. 7.30pm. Cost: £6 includes a pasty. Tickets Spar (Rock) or 01208 862113. Tue 13 ‘Around Polzeath’ Illustrated Talk. North Cornwall National Trust Association. Tubestation, Polzeath. 7 - 9.30pm. Cost: Free. Contact: Bob 01840 230173.
Wed 28 - Tue April 10 Exhibition Alan Caswell. Rock Institute. Starts 10am except March 28 when it starts at 1pm.
APRIL Thu 5 Trebetherick Residents Association AGM. Perceval Institute. 6pm. Thu 5 The Brönte Sisters A WI talk by Mrs Yvonne Toms. 7.30pm. Cost: Guests 20p. Contact: Audrey 863467. Sat 7-Sun 8 Cracking Crantock Easter Egg Trail. National Trust and Cadbury. Crantock Car Park. 10.30am-4.30pm. Cost: £1.50 plus car parking fees. Thu 12 - Sat 14 84 Charing Cross Road by First Edition Theatre. St Minver Church. 7.30 pm. Cost: £10. Contact: Graham 01208 814142. Sat 21 - Sun 22 Herb Festival. Bodmin Plant and Herb Nursery. Cost: Free. Fri 27 An Evening with Terry Waite in aid off EMMAUS. Dinner and Talk (Black Tie). Roscarrock, Port Isaac. 7pm. Cost: £35. Contact: Patsy 07799 420218.
Fri 16 Song and Laughter Show’ in aid of Little Harbour. Hall for Cornwall. Cost: £12 Adults, £9 under sixteens. Wed 21 ‘Update on Lanhydrock Woodland’ A talk by Matt Lewis. St Minver Garden Society. Rock Institute. 2.30pm. Contact: Jennifer 01208 816470. Sat 24 Curry Evening and Auction in aid of Fleet. Rock Institute. 7.30 (viewing) Dinner 8pm. Cost: £13.50. advance booking and payment only from Patsy Battle 07799 420218.
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Grass and Hedge Cutting Garden Waste Cleared Fencing and Stone Hedging Andrew Williams 07746 411964 6 Bramleside St Teath Bodmin P30 3E
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Anglican Church Services
Weekday Services Tuesday St Minver Evening Prayer 5.30pm Wednesday St Minver Holy Communion 10am Wednesday St Michael Evening Prayer 5.30pm Sunday March 4th 11am St Minver Holy Communion 3pm St Enodoc Evensong 6pm St Michael No service Sunday March 11th 9.15am St Michael No service 11am St Minver Holy Communion 3pm St Enodoc Holy Communion 6pm St Michael No service Sunday March 18th - Mothering Sunday 11am St Minver Freestyle Service 3pm St Enodoc Evensong 6pm St Michael Evensong Sunday March 25th 9.15am St Michael Holy Communion 11am St Minver Holy Communion 3pm St Enodoc Holy Communion 6pm St Michael Evensong Sunday April 1st 11am St Minver Holy Communion 3pm St Enodoc Evensong 6pm St Michael Evensong Monday April 2nd 7pm St Michael Compline Tuesday April 3rd 7pm St Michael Compline Wednesday April 4th 7pm St Michael Compline Friday April 6th 2pm St Minver 1Hour Before the Cross Sunday April 8th 8am St Michael Holy Communion 8am St Enodoc Holy Communion 9.15am St Michael Holy Communion 9 .15am St Enodoc Holy Communion 11am St Minver Holy Communion Sunday April 15th 9.15am St Michael Holy Communion 11am St Minver Holy Communion 3pm St Enodoc Holy Communion 6pm St Michael Evensong Sunday April 22nd 11am St Minver Freestyle Service 3pm St Enodoc Evensong 6pm St Michael Evensong Sunday April 29th 9.15am St Michael Holy Communion 11am Rock Chapel Joint Service 3pm St Enodoc Holy Communion 6pm St Michael Evensong Check With The Parish Newsletter or Church Notice Boards For Latest Information.
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Catholic Church Services WADEBRIDGE, St Michael’s Church. Mass: Sundays 8.30am. Confessions: Fridays 10.30 - 1am. BODMIN, St Mary’s Abbey. Mass: Sundays 10.30am. Confessions: Saturdays 11 - 11.30am. PADSTOW, St Saviour & St Petroc Church, Mass: Saturdays 6.30pm. Confessions: Saturdays 5.30 - 6pm. TINTAGEL, St Paul The Apostle Church, Mass: Monday - Thursday 10am, Friday 6pm, Sunday 10am, Vigil Saturday 6 pm. Confessions: Before and after Mass and any other time on request.
Methodist Church Services Rock Methodist Church 11 am every Sunday Wadebridge Methodist Church (Worship takes place at Wadebridge Primary School) 10am Every Sunday Morning. Trelights Methodist Chapel Sundays 6pm Tubestation (Polzeath) Multi-denominational 10 am Every Sunday.
Quaker Meetings Sunday mornings at 10.30 in the John Betjeman Center, Wadebridge (next to library). All are welcome. Polzeath Area Residents’ Association
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If you need transport please ring one of our voluntary drivers: Mr Harry Hardcastle (01208 862343), Mr Harold Sillifant (01208 862989) or Mr Gary Cooper (01208 869165) Standard charges are based on 40p per mile and include reasonable waiting time: Wadebridge (£8). Bodmin (£14), Truro (£33), Port Isaac (£8), St Austell (£22), Falmouth (£35), Hayle (£37), Newquay (£20) and Plymouth (£37 - excluding bridge toll). Please Note: If you are receiving income support, you should take your book with you for reimbursement.
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Churches St Minver Vicarage Rev Jonathon Mosedale)-- 01208 862398 Warden Mrs E Elliott------ 01208 863905 St Endellion Rectory (Rev Dr John May)-------- 01208 881041 Catholic (Bodmin) -----------01208 72833 (Tintagel)----------------- 01840 770663 (Wadebridge)---------------01208 72833 Methodist (Rock)----------- 01208 863481 (Tintagel)----------------- 01840 770274 (Wadebridge)------------- 01208 812887 Multi-denominational (Tubestation Polzeath)---- 01208 869200 Quaker (Wadebridge)------ 01208 812336 Doctor / Medical Bridge Medical Centre Wadebridge---01208 812342 Bodmin Hospital ---------- 01208 251300 Drug Helpline----------------0800 776600 Port Isaac Surgery---------- 01208 880222 Rock Surgery--------------- 01208 862545 Royal Cornwall Hospital---- 01872 250000 Wadebridge Health Centre- 01208 812222 Libraries Wadebridge---------------- 0300 1234111 Bodmin----------------------01208 72286 Police Non-urgent calls----------- 08452 777444 Crimestoppers----------------0800 555111 Emergency Electricity---------------------0800 365900 Gas---------------------------0800 111999 NHS Direct HelpLine-------------0845 4647 Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard----999 Samaritans----------------- 08457 909090 Women’s rape/abuse centre-- 01208 77099 Veterinary and RSPCA G & P J Nute (Wadebridge)-01208 813258 Fore Street Surgery (Bodmin)-01208 75252 RSPCA (St Columb) Animal Centre ---------01637 881455
General Numbers St Minver Cemetery Committee Air Ambulance HQ (Roche)-01726 890444 (Mary Drummond-Dunn)-01208 863491 Bridge Club (Robert Mabley)-01208 814564 St Minver Cricket Club British Legion-St Minver (Richard Shrewsbury)----- 01208 812469 (Fred Prior)----------------- 01208 862543 Clubhouse---------------- 01208 863402 Cancer Research UK St Minver Cubs (Nigel)---- 01208 815102 (Jane Bendall)------------ 01208 862113 St Minver Football Club Carn Awn Singers (Barbara Richards) ------- 01208 880575 (Roy Birchwood)---------- 01208 880459 Citizens Advice Bureau-----08444 99 4188 St Minver Flower Show Cornish Consumers Helpline-0845 650 3122 (Joan Cock)--------------- 01208 862144 CRUSE Bereavement support-01726 76100 St Minver Post Office------- 01208 863366 DEFRA---------------------- 01872 265500 St Minver Pre-School------- 01208 869511 Electricity Customer Services-- 0800 365000 St Minver School Friends of the Earth - Camel (Tony Wainwright)-------- 01208 880846 (Mrs Austin Secretary)---- 01208 862496 John Betjeman Centre------ 01208 812392 St Minver Scouts Old Cornwall Society (Robert Watson)------------01637 889 190 Margaret Bartlett --------- 01208 816307 St Minver Senior Circle Padstow Harbour Master--- 01841 532239 (Jo Holt)------------------- 01208 863993 Parish Council: Highlands Clerk St Minver Short Mat Bowls (Helen Hyland)----------- 01208 812289 (David Gill)--------------- 01208 862440 Parish Council Lowlands Clerk (Gillian Thompson)------- 01726 882145 St Minver Silver Band Perceval Institute (Maureen)-01208 863366 (Jill Goodright)------------ 01208 880509 St Minver Sunday School Polzeath Area Residents Association (David Short)------------- 01208 862568 (Marjorie Mabyn)--------- 01028 862678 Polzeath Surf Life-Saving Club Trebetherick WI (Ursula Burgess)---------- 01208 863198 (Janet Carter)------------ 01208 869637 Relate Relationship counselling-01726 74128 Tre-Pol-Pen Hand Bell Ringers Rock Institute (Allan Caswell)------- 01208 (Betty Scroupe)----------- 01208 869003 869420 Rock Lifeboat Station ------ 01208 863033 Wadebridge & District Angling Assoc Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club-------01208 (Jon Evans)--------------- 01208 812447 862709 Wadebridge & District Camera Club Rock Water Taxi------------ 07778 105297 (Pam Hall)---------------- 01208 862957 St Minver & District Garden Society Wadebridge Choral Society (Jennifer Gordon)--------- 01208 816470 (Annabelle Woolcott))---- 01841 815322 Wadebridge Male Voice Choir St Minver Beavers (Alison Cox)---------------- 01208 862839 (Chris Bartlett)------------ 01208 814468 Wadebridge Post Office ---- 01208 812813 St Minver Brownies (Kathy Hore)------------ 01208 862340 Water Helpline------------- 0800 1691144 Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org 59
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