St Minver Link 185 - July/August 2012

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Issue 185 - Jul/Aug 2012

Camel Estuary Community Magazine All proceeds to local good causes Cover art based on an original design by John Hewitt. Paintings by Roy Ritchie.

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Issue 185 July / August 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 First Edition Theatre production raises over £1,000---------------------------14 Celebration at St Michael’s----------------15 Thank you Rock Sailing Club from CRUK---17 St Minver Fete--------------------------------18 RE-Source joins the Charity Addaction--- 19 Betjeman Centre News----------------------- 19 Well Done Rock Social!----------------------- 21 ‘Rossi’ with the Olympic Torch-------------- 23 Rock Lifeboat AGMs--------------------------- 24 Chicken Caption Competition Result------ 25 Diamond Jubilee Fete at Trewint----------- 31

Tributes

Geoff Burton by Barry Goodright--------28 ‘Cleave’ Reynolds by Jill Cole -------------30

Features

Letter - ‘The fields by the Ford’-----------31 An Update from St Minver School-------32 Year 6 Trip to London--------------------32 Jubilee Street Party & ‘Royal Visit’---33 Best Crown Competition Winners----34 2012 St Minver Fun Run----------------35 ‘My Little Satnav’-----------------------------42 New project launched to map North Cornish coast--------------------46 Regular Items The Cornish hedgerow Doc Spot----------------------------------------26 comes to Chelsea-------------------------52 We Will Remember Them------------------29 A Brief History of Polzeath-----------------52 Brain Gym--------------------------------------32 Dead Soldiers, Devils, and More---------54 Book Review Impatience at ‘Patient Confidentiality’---56 Port Isaac’s Fishermen’s Friends-----45 Country Diary from Cobb Cottage-------48 The Link Events Diary-----------------------60 From the Desk of Dan Rogerson----------57 Trebetherick & Polzeath WI---------------57 Church Services-------------------------------59 Helpful Telephone Numbers---------------62

If you have experience in magazine advertising and would like to get involved with the Link team please contact Brian on 01208 860120 or email brian@stminverlink.org.

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First Edition Theatre production raises over £1,000

The production of ‘84 Charing Cross Road’ by Helene Hanff was staged in a ‘theatre’ created within St Minver Church. The production was supported by the St Minver Link, St Minver CRUK and Wadebridge Rotary Club, with the latter two active in selling tickets.

The arrangement with CRUK and Rotary worked well and they received £590 and £580 respectively.

Once all the expenses have been finally accounted for, a donation will be made to Parkinsons-UK Mid Cornwall. Thanks are due, in particular, to St Minver Parish Church which allowed and, indeed, encouraged the production to succeed. Thank you all for your very considerable support. Graham Renwick.

Photographs taken at the final dress rehearsal. Above: Graham Renwick. Below: Left to right: Sue Ferguson as Megan, John Harbinson as Bill, Cherry Marshall as Cecily.

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We welcome local stories and photographs.

Celebration at St Michael’s A special Service of Dedication at St Michael’s, Porthilly was held on Whit Sunday, May 27th when the Archdeacon of Bodmin, the Venerable Audrey Elkington dedicated the new slate floor, the new altar frontal and pulpit and lectern falls, and the restoration of the East window.

The floor, in Delabole slate, was given by the Slade family in memory of their mother, Elizabeth Slade, whose family moved to ‘Foys’ in Porthilly Lane in 1932. The previous floor of Victorian tessellated tiles had deteriorated over the years, with many cracked

and uneven tiles. Sadly these proved to be irreplaceable, so the generous offer of the Slade Family was a most welcome gift. Michael Slade and his wife, Heather were at the service to hear the Archdeacon who gave thanks for the life of Elizabeth Slade and for the generosity of her family.

The new frontal and falls are the work of the Wadebridge branch of West Country Embroiderers. The idea of a new frontal was first mooted after the exhibition at St Kew during the Art and Literature Festival in 2009.

There then followed months of

painstaking work deciding on the right designs and making certain that the very particular Diocesan Committee were entirely satisfied with the final design. Project leader, Sandra Woods, and her team liaised with the Chapel Warden, Marjorie Jones, and the final design incorporated elements of nature that surround the church, individually embroidered into medallions which were then applied to a stunning background of several lightweight fabrics and sheers made up of colours found in the sea and on the shore. This intricate fabric was

Archdeacon of Bodmin, the Venerable Audrey Elkington, on the left with the ladies who embroidered the vestment.

Photo: Martin Broadfoot.

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St Enodoc Appeal

Grand Jubilympics Concert Featuring the Seriously AwEful Sinfonia and Port Isaac Choral St Minver Church July 9 - 7.30pm Refreshments available Raffle Admission Free Donations Accepted

Friends of the Camel Trail

Litter Pick

Camel Trail Car Park near Borough Arms Aug 23 - 6.30pm

Dunmere towards Grogley and return.

Bring a rubbish sack, a pair of rubber/plastic gloves and a desire to look after your local patch. Have a chat, enjoy the camaraderie, and compete for the most ‘interesting’ piece of litter found!! Well behaved dogs welcome Price: Free. dawn@romania19.plus.com or 01208 831208 Booking Essential 16

L to R: Rev Dr John May; Rev David Stevens; Ven Audrey Elkington, Archdeacon of Bodmin; Rev Andrew Lewis; Mr Peter Coster.

Photo: Gus Guest. made by Dee-Anne Mc Coull.

Because of the constraints of the faculty the embroiderers had only a year to complete the work - not long when all the colours had to be sourced and the tiny details of each medallion worked - then the whole made up according to the design.

The result, which was delivered on the dot of time, is absolutely stunning - and the huge Easter congregation were impressed by how lovely it looked. Sandra and many of her team were there to hear the Archdeacon dedicate the frontal and falls which will be used for weddings, baptisms, certain feast days and celebrations. While the floor was being laid by T & D Carter Ltd, Arthur Bradbury, who attended the service with his fiancee, was restoring the East window which had been damaged and was letting

in water. This expert work required the removal of the window and it was discovered that when it had been installed originally the workmen had overlapped the top and middle panels so that the when the wind was in the NorthEast water was being forced upwards between the panels.

All is now waterproofed and the repair so skilful that it is invisible. The Service, which was designed by John May, included many favourite hymns, readings by members of the congregation, and was followed by a party in the churchyard - when glasses were raised and smoked salmon consumed to celebrate the enhancement of this small chapel which has been a place of worship for so many hundreds of years and is so greatly loved and beautifully maintained.

We welcome local stories and photographs.

Thank you Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club The St Minver Local Committee of Cancer Research UK would like to thank the Rock Sailing Club for hosting the ‘Big Breakfast’ on May 26th and also thank the many supporters who came along to this event, as well as the kind donation of eggs and bacon by members of the committee.

The chefs cooked over 100 full English breakfasts! A fantastic £1,055 was made including money from the Jubilee themed raffle. A very enjoyable morning was had by all. .

Friends of St Minver Churches

St Minver Fete St Minver Cricket Field Wednesday August 22 - 7pm Lots of fun for the whole family Free Admission Free Parking CANCER RESEARCH UK ST MINVER BRANCH

Paint Rock Pink DAY October 31st

Jenny Truelove and Mary Baillie selling Rafle Tickets.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and St Minver CRUK are planning to ‘Turn Rock Pink’ on October 31st.

Our aim is to spread awareness and raise funds for this very worthy cause.

Many businesses and enterprises in Rock have already pledged their support for our PINK day, and will be raising money in many fun ways.

Every little helps!

Jane Bendall (Chairman St Minver Branch of CRUK) at the Big Breakfast. The sailing club was packed full and more than 100 hearty breakfasts were served.

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If you have not already been approached and would like to support the day, please contact Jane Bendall on 01208 862113.

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Wadebridge Choral Society

Wadebridge Town Hall July 20 St Minver Church July 21

St Minver Church Fete will be held on Wednesday August 22nd on the Cricket Field, by kind permission of the Cricket Club. It will be opened by Jon Cleave, of ‘Fisherman’s Friends’, at 2pm.

The Fete will feature all the traditional games and stalls with refreshments and barbeque, and musical entertainment provided by the St Minver Silver Band.

Parking and entrance are free so come and enjoy a family fun day, rain or shine. This fete is arranged by the’ Friends of St Minver’s Churches’, therefore all proceeds are directed towards maintaining our three lovely churches for future generations.

Trebetherick & Polzeath WI

The Summer Season at Rock Sailing & Water Ski Club

Summer Concerts

Tickets £6 on the door

Meeting Rock Institute 7.30pm -July 5 Speaker- Tracey Wilson ‘Chelsea Flower Show’.

Visitors 20p (including a cup of tea.)

All Welcome.

CANCER RESEARCH UK ST MINVER BRANCH

AFTERNOON CREAM TEA Tredowan

(off Daymer Lane) by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Cole

Sunday July 8 2 pm - 5 pm Stalls and Raffle Everyone Welcome Admission £5 18

2012 St Minver Fete

With any luck, summer will be with us when this issue of the ‘Link’ is published – and, of course, with plenty of sailing and water skiing. This is the Club’s busiest period of the year with three open big events.

July will see the continuation of Peter Keeling Shrimper Week that started in late June. Always an event combining keen racing with serious social activities this is one not to be missed if you are a Shrimper sailor.

Then there is Junior Camel Week when the competitive spirit of junior sailors from across the country arriving to compete for a host of trophies and prizes is evident. Among those leading the fleet will be those from our own CEYS group, many of whom are now Junior members of the Club.

Finally, the major event of the year – Camel Week. Attracting over 100 sailors from clubs from far and wide, this is a great family week yet also has sailors who compete at national and world championship level, offering keen racing combined with a busy social programme.

Before and after Camel Week there many Club events some with a specific focus such as the Estuary Trophy, the Ancient Mariners and Grandparents, the Adrian Hooper single handed races and the Ladies’ race. In all The Club is the place to be if you want to sail competitively.

Details of all these events and how to join can be found in the Club’s Members’ Handbook, which can be obtained from Kim in the Club office on the Quay, telephone 01208 862709. Details can also be found on the Club website www.rswsc.co.uk. Make it an exciting summer and come to Rock.

We welcome local stories and photographs.

RE-Source joins the Adiction Charity Addaction Bodmin based furniture reuse shop RE:SOURCE have joined forces with Addaction - a leading addiction charity who were already active in the county. Addaction is one of the UK’s largest addiction treatment charities, Founded in 1967, it now works throughout England and Scotland helping individuals, families and communities recover from drug and alcohol problems.

Any purchases made in the Bodmin shop will directly support Addaction’s work, and help give some people the skills they need to live a life free from drugs or alcohol.

RE:SOURCE’s ethos is simple. A team of volunteers and trainees take donated items, refurbish and sell them back to the local public - customers can find something affordable and environmentally friendly for their home For more information visit: www.myresource.org.uk or www.addaction.org.uk.

Betjeman Centre News On March 30th we held our AGM which was attended by approximately 30 people. A total of 13 volunteers were elected to the new committee, some stalwarts who have been with us for some time and four new faces, all with ideas for making the centre more popular with the local people.

Our President for 2012/13 period will be Phyllis Phillips, a lady who has given sterling service to the Centre since its inception in 1976 and is well deserving of this honour.

All our usual activities are still taking place; Exercise groups, Tai Chi, Yoga, various activities run by U3A, coach trips and our Friday tea dance. The new committee is now working on other activities of interest to the over 50s in the local area. If there are people out there with any bright ideas for the future, please let the committee know. As always, a welcoming cup of tea or coffee is available at minimum cost.

As Chairman of the Charity, I would like to thank all those, past and present, who have given their time freely to help run the Centre. Without them and their dedication it would not exist.

Alan Weeks, Chairman Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org

Trebetherick & Polzeath WI

Open Day Rock Institute July 9 The Trebetherick & Polzeath WI invite everyone to join then for an informal Open Day. Morning coffee & cake from 10-12 noon for just £1.50 Summer buffet lunch with pudding 12-2pm only £5.

Sales Tables, Raffle, Cakes to take home See what the the Craft Group have been making.

We look forward to meeting you.

Concert Moor Harmony and St Minver Silver Band

St Minver Church 7.30pm - July 27 Contact Pauline Gobbitt 01208 851872 for more information.

St Minver Garden Show Perceval Institute Saturday Aug 11 2.30 pm

Proceeds to Cornwall Hospice Care 19

St Minver Churches & Macmillan Nurses

Coffee MorningS Trebeth

(by kind invitation of David & Elizabeth Elliott)

Wednesday July 4 10am - 12noon The Old Vicarage, St Minver Wed Sep 5 10am - 12noon Bring & Buy, Raffle Various Stalls Admission £2

St Minver Churches & St Enodoc Church Restoration Appeal

Coffee Morning Perceval Institute Wednesday Aug 1 10am - 12noon Bring & Buy, Raffle Various Stalls Admission £2 20

Garden Society April Meeting

Tim Ellis of Ellis Nurseries and Gardens, Polyphant near Launceston, was our April speaker. His slides illustrated his boyhood interest in growing plants fostered by his parents and his training at a Horticultural College which stood him in good stead for his goal to own his plant nursery. Eventually he found an uncultivated field for sale which had never been treated with chemicals.

By this time there was a family to support as well as a house roof to repair and Tim’s slides showed the re-shaping of the field, digging out the fish pond and raising flower beds and winding paths from the flatness of the field. We were full of admiration at what he achieved with earth moving machinery, one occasional workman and long hours of sheer hard work.

Tim’s nursery at Polyphant in high up and exposed to frost and cold so that all plants he grows for sale are hardy perennials and visitors can see his plants growing in the perfect situations he creates for them. He has a particular passion for Euphorbias and aims to collect every hardy variety. Ellis Nurseries and Gardens are open on Fridays only.

AGM - The Society is to Close

Our AGM followed and at this meeting we knew we had to decide the future of the club. Falling membership resulted in cancelling scheduled events and the decision was made to cancel the May Plant Sale which left no time to give advance warning via St Minver Link. Last year we were left with many unsold plants and David, our Chairman, sold most of them outside his house to passers-by. We apologise to anyone who was disappointed.

Members agreed we would meet Wednesday September 19th, Wednesday October 24th, Wednesday November 21st and Wednesday December 12th will be our final meeting.

We are grateful to committed members, Carol and Frank Beck, who had been supplying refreshments free of charge to help reduce our costs. They always bring top quality entries for competitions. Thanks also to Jean Boucher.

We thank David Topliffe, our Chairman, for all he has done to try to keep the Garden Society alive. No-one could have done more.

J A G. We welcome local stories and photographs.

Well Done Rock Social!

Already Thinking Pink for Breast Cancer Rock Sports and Social Club ran a non-stop 24 hour marathon with nine junior and senior members taking part playing Pool, and Snooker and Darts , from noon on June 2nd ‘till noon on June 3rd. What a way to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee!

They raised over £1,000 half of which will go to St Minver CRUK as their contribution to ‘Paint Rock Pink’ and the other half will go towards another worthy cause Diabetes. Many thanks to all those who took part and their sponsors.

Jean Thorman

Wadebridge Choral Society Wadebridge Choral Society’s 2012/3 programme moves on from a very successful performance of Josef Haydn’s ‘Creation’ at St Endellion Church to thoughts of summer.

Rehearsals for these concerts are progressing well. Entitled ‘Singing in the Reign’, they will have a mixed programme including Cornish folk songs, a selection from ‘Singing in the Rain’ (composed 60 years ago this year), national anthems (saluting the Olympic Games), and those great favourites ‘Zadok the Priest’ and Parry’s ‘I Was Glad’ as a tribute to the Queen’s Jubilee Year.

The summer concerts will take place at Wadebridge Town Hall on July 20th and at St Minver Church on July 21st, both concerts starting at 7.30pm. Tickets price £6 will be available on the door.

There is plenty of news and information about these concerts and the Choir on our website: www.wadebridgechoral.org.uk.

Friends of the Camel Trail

Wildlife & History Walk Camel Trail Car Park near Borough Arms July 18 - 7pm

2-3 mile walk along the Camel Trail, passing the former County Jail, up to Copshorn, and down through East Wood to re-join the trail. One steep hill. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Price: Free to members. Suggested donation of £2 for nonmembers.

Contact: dawn@romania19.plus.com or 01208 831208 Booking Essential Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org

St Minver Brownies

Donkey Derby & Car Boot Sale Trewint Lane 6pm - Aug 15 BBQ, Refreshments, Bouncy Castle, Games, St Minver Junior Band Fun for all the family.

Car Boot pitches can be booked in advance by calling Katrina on 01208 814793, or just turn up on the night from 5.30 pm.

RNLI LIFEBOAT DAY & BEACH PARTY Rock Beach Sunday Aug 19 fron 12 noon Admission Free (small charge for some games)

Refreshments Available Come and Join the Fun All Welcome!

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Friends of the Camel Trail

Moth Evenings Scarletts Well Car Park, Bodmin July 21 - 9pm ‘till late Guineaport, Wadebridge Aug 18 - 9pm ‘till late Learn about, and see, the moths that frequent the Camel Trail. Expertly led by Paul Wakelin Price: Free to members.

Suggested donation of £2 for non-members.

Contact: Derek Julian on 01208 816779 or 07725 557 331 Booking Recommended St Enodoc Preservation Appeal

Shipwrecks Sing Cornish Shanty Songs St Enodoc Church Aug 3, 7pm Tickets £5 at the door or in advance from Trebetherick Stores 22

St Minver Probus Club April Meeting

The after lunch speaker was Nick Lane, former head teacher of St Minver school, who retired after 14 successful years at the school. He took over shortly after the new school building opened on Rock Road in September 1996. His warm and amusing character was evident as he kept our full attention during an entertaining talk.

He admitted that he found school boring when he was a student but that this experience made him determined to practice a different learning style when he decided to become a teacher.

He believed that it was important to prepare students for life, tailoring their education to meet life’s challenges. As part of that approach, Nick Lane felt that lessons should be enjoyable and therefore teachers should show enthusiasm and humour as well as knowledge.

His talk concentrated on two ways of approaching life. One based on the lyrics of “Galaxy Song” written by Eric Idle where, when you’re feeling very small and insecure, it is a good enough reason to resign from life. The other approach favoured by him was, doing small things properly can lead to overcoming challenges in life.

His message to children was that they all had a choice to follow the right examples and not take the attitude that their efforts did not matter. Small actions, such as turning off lights when not needed, was important even though, on its own, would not solve the planet’s waste of energy. This philosophy resulted in the children taking more responsibility for their actions.

It was obvious that Nick enjoyed his time at St Minver and was very proud of what was achieved by the staff, children and parents working together.

A vote of thanks was given by John Warn. He thanked Nick for an entertaining talk but found difficulty in visualising him with long hair when he was younger.

May Meeting The Chairman welcomed Melvyn Roskilly as a new member and Barrie Smith as a guest. The after lunch speaker was Alan Waterworth, who gave us a talk accompanied by slides on his experiences in the Balkans as a Lieutenant Colonel with the Territorial Army attached to the Royal Army Medical Corps. This was very topical with Ratko Mladic going on trial in The Hague charged with masterminding atrocities in Bosnia during the 1992-95 war.

Lt Col Alan Waterworth worked as a general surgeon to the multinational force, working mainly with Dutch and Canadians.

Following a brief history of the region, he talked about his experiences at a field hospital in Lipljan, near Pristina, Kosovo. Although his role was to help look after troops, the field hospital also treated locals with serious injuries. Casualties included injuries from landmines, shootings and cluster bombs.

They saw what mines did to people so were very aware of the extent of mines in fields or on grass verges by the roadside. The PMA-2 antipersonnel mine was responsible for multiple casualties.

Pictures were shown of mass graves and that the smell still haunts him today. Alan described how the perpetrators of these crimes made the We welcome local stories and photographs.

job of identifying the corpses so difficult by shuffling the identity papers and swopping clothes of the victims.

He obviously found his spells in the Balkans an extremely stimulating and rewarding experience that he will never forget. His particular memory was man’s inhumanity to man and people did some dreadful things.

But there were also positive experiences. He saw Albanian interpreters giving comfort, cigarettes and coffee to distressed relatives of Serbs who were

injured.

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Alan kindly answered many questions from members who had found the talk and slides very thought provoking. A vote of thanks was given by Jim Watson who wished that politicians would listen to such presentations.

St Minver Probus Club welcomes any enquiries from new and prospective members. Telephone the secretary, Roy Birchwood, on 01208 880549.

Robert Laurence.

Preservation Appeal

Flower Festival St Enodoc Church Aug 2 - 5, 10am - 6pm Admission £2 Cakes, drinks and ice cream available

‘Rossi’ with the Olympic Torch

Above Town resident and St Breock School Sports Coach James Ross (or Rossi as he is known to most people locally) in St Stephen on the first day (May 19th) of the Olympic flame’s journey around the country.

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Rock Lifeboat Annual Meeting and Fund Raising Group AGM The Annual Meeting of the Management Group of the Rock Lifeboat Station and the AGM of the Fundraising Committee were held on May 10th.

The first speaker, Adam Duncan, has been acting Lifeboat Operations Manager during the past year, and started his report by saying how pleased he was that Mike Hewitt has recovered from his operation. He also wished Jane Diplock a speedy recovery. Adam went on to record the activity by the Station in 2011 and he noted that our Lifeboat has been called out 381 times since the station was founded. During the reports by Brian Bartlett, Training Coordinator, and Jinks Hewitt, Senior Helmsman, all members of the crew, the support staff, fund raisers and shop personnel were thanked for their hard work.

A presentation was made to Adam Duncan from the Lifeboat Crew showing their appreciation of his hard work during the absence of Mike Hewitt. In return Adam said he was very grateful that Mike was returning as Lifeboat Operations Manager with immediate effect!

The Fundraising Chairman, Alan Waterworth, thanked Annabell Woolcott and her team of shop workers for the continued success of the shop. Annabell has been awarded a Bronze Award from the RNLI in recognition of her outstanding contribution. As no new Chairman has been forthcoming, the position would be undertaken by a coalition of Anne Wenger and Carole Waterworth for a twelve month period. Julien Wenger has resigned as Hon Treasurer and Alan Waterworth welcomed his replacement, David Conner. Brian Budden and Les Duff were thanked for their roles as Box Secretaries which would now be undertaken by Alan Waterworth and Julien Wenger.

fundraisers, has stood down from the Fund Raising Committee and was thanked for many years of work on its behalf.

Dave Nichols, Area Manager, RNLI Community Fundraising, thanked everybody on both committees and presented Alan Waterworth with a certificate from the Chief Executive of the RNLI in recognition of many years of service, both in Rock and Rugby. Gus Guest, Chairman of the Management Group also made a presentation from the Rock Station to Alan Waterworth.

Mr Nigel Jones, DDI for the South, welcomed Mike Hewitt back and thanked Adam Duncan for standing in during the year. He explained the restructuring being undertaken within the RNLI and thanked all concerned in the running and support of the Station.

The meeting was followed by an illustrated talk on “The Wildlife of the Camel Estuary� by Adrian Langdon who was born in Wadebridge and is a proud Cornishman. He is an Associate of the Royal Photographic Society and is Chairman of the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Photographic Group. He is a volunteer warden of the Walmsley Bird Sanctuary on the Amble marshes near Wadebridge and also travels the world observing and photographing natural beauty.

The audience were treated to a selection of the most stunning photographs of the varied and abundant wild life in this area ranging from kingfishers to puffins, foxes to badgers, seals to basking sharks, common gulls to some of the rarer visitors to this part of the world.

There were also beautiful shots of the estuary, further inland and the sea in many moods. His wonderful photographs, accompanied by a most informative commentary, made for a very enjoyable evening.

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Chicken Caption Competition Result In the last issue we offered £50 to the person who wrote the most amusing caption to our cockerel and hen photograph.

Once all the entries were in members of the Link Committee each selected their first and second choice. First choices were awarded 2 points and second choices 1 point.

The winner was Danielle of Wadebridge who has been sent a cheque for £50 - well done Danielle!

Many thanks to all those who submitted entries.

Friends of the Camel Trail

Bird Walk Old Town Cove, between Wadebridge & Padstow Aug 26 - 8am A walk to look for returning waders Price: FreeContact: Derek Julian on 01208 816779 or 07725 557 331 Booking Reccomended

Caption competition - The Winning Entry “Posing for this photo shoot is fabulous darling, but I was a bit concerned when I heard that the guest chef recipe for next month’s Link was roast chicken!”

Other High-scoring Entries “You won’t jump - you’re too chicken!”

“I know I have the odd grey feather - stop drawing attention to it!”

“Get off my pedestal!”

“Stop fussing woman! It’s not a paunch, it’s a rather fine chest!”

St Minver Short Mat Bowls Club Annual Competition Results The Pat Bishop Memorial Cup Winner David Topliffe Runner-up Bill Bruty

Ladies Singles Winner Ann Olver Runner-up Margaret

Croudace Pairs - The Lingham Shield The Theo Strout Challenge Shield Winners David Topliffe Winner David Topliffe

& Janet Carter Runner-up Brian Crank Runners-up Allan Rathbone

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Triples John Bray and Partners Cup Winners Brian Crank

Margaret

Croudace

& David Gill Runners-up Ann Olver

Harold Bishop

& Pat Bently Victor Ludoram - The V White Cup Winner

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Doc Spot Wadebridge and Camel Estuary Practice NEW Nail Cutting Service - Available to over 50’s from Age UK This subsidised service is offered to all local people aged 50 and over who have difficulties cutting their own toe nails. There is currently one clinic being held at Bridge Surgery in Wadebridge on Fridays. There will soon be another clinic held regularly at the John Betjeman Centre, Southern Way. Appointments are by self-referral to Age Concern. Forms are available at both Bridge Surgery and Wadebridge & Camel Estuary practice, also from the John Betjeman Centre. Please be aware this service is for nail cutting only.

National Childhood Obesity Week 5th – 11th July With an estimated three million overweight and obese children in the UK, childhood obesity is one of the most serious health epidemics facing our society today. To raise awareness about this epidemic, MEND and the National Obesity Forum have joined forces to launch National Childhood Obesity Week. Throughout National Childhood Obesity Week, MEND will launch its first-ever MEND Move It Week in a bid to encourage more children and their families to get active together. To celebrate MEND Move It Week, families across the UK will be ‘moving it’ at fun-filled physical activity events organised by MEND’s network of 350 healthy lifestyle programmes. To find out more about MEND Move It Week, go to www.mendcentral.org/moveitweek National Transplant Week - July 9th - 15th With three people dying every day whilst waiting for organs, National Transplant Week is the annual UK-wide awareness week to increase understanding of organ donation and encourage more people to join the NHS Organ Donor Register. For the third year it is being led by NHS Blood and Transplant in collaboration with a number of leading voluntary and health organisations. This year’s Transplant Week runs from Monday 9th to Sunday July 15th. The campaign theme is ‘Pass it On’ - focusing not just on signing up to the Register but also the importance of passing on your donation wishes to family and friends so they know what you would like to happen after your death. If you join the Register without telling the people closest to you, it may come as a surprise at a time when they are trying to deal with their loss. Visit www.organdonation.nhs.uk Rosemary Chapman.

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Diary notes - Rock Station RNLI April was quiet as far as shouts go shout as a crew member when, on - there were none!

May 21st, a person was reported in difficulties in the estuary ‘below Lifeguard’s Visit Padstow’. This caused confusion On May 2nd we hosted a visit as he was actually upstream! A ski by eighteen Lifeguards from boat engine had failed leaving the North Cornwall as part of their skier hanging on to a buoy in the induction process for 2012. It is water. When the Lifeboat arrived important that there is a seamless the skier was back on the ski boat join - operationally - between but the engine failed again. The the Lifeguards on Polzeath boat and ski party were towed beach and the inshore lifeboat back to shore. On this shout stationed at Rock. Each unit Neil Davis was the helm and Dan usually operates alone but there Bosley was Lauren’s co-crew. may be circumstances which Husband Missing dictate a combined effort. With this in mind the Lifeguards saw On May 23rd the Lifeboat was demonstrations and did casualty about to be launched on exercise recovery exercises under the when a lady reported that she guidance of Bryan Bartlett from was worried about her husband the station and Leon Bennet, the who had started windsurfing two Lifeguard Supervisor for North hours previously and should have Cornwall. Our crew was Jinx returned to Rock. The crew on Hewitt (helm) and Sam Bishop. the way out to the exercise found him safe on Daymer beach but wondering where his wife was!

RNLI Assessment A message back to the station On the following day we had an RNLI assessor from Saltash visit us informed her where he was and to check on the training standards that he would appreciate being picked up. Not a life saved but all in the station. The five crew part of the service. members who were put through the mill were Charlie Hibbert, Joint Helicopter Excercise Leon Burt, Lauren Williams, Phil The wind got up on Saturday Bartlett and Rob Chapman. I am May 26th - ideal for a testing glad to say that all of them were joint exercise with a helicopter assessed to be of an excellent from 771 Squadron at Culdrose. standard!

Seven crew members experienced Lauren’s First Shout being lifted from, and on to, a Lauren Williams had her first moving lifeboat in the estuary off

Lifeguards visit the lifeboat station at Rock.

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Royal National Lifeboat Institution

The Big Breakfast Rock Sailing Club Aug 5, 8.30 - 11am Raffle Polzeath. While returning to base the crew noticed a windsurfer in difficulties being blown ashore

by St Saviour’s Point. He was struggling to launch into the wind to get back to Rock. The crew derigged the windsurfer and brought it and the sailor back safely to Ferry Point. Neil Davis was the helm with Rob Young and Charlie Hibbert in the crew.

Trimaran Aground On the same day, as soon as the lifeboat was ashore with the windsurfer, a trimaran was spotted having run on to the sand bar outside Padstow harbour. The conditions were too severe for a single-handed sailor in this craft.

The lifeboat was launched again and the crew helped a tired sailor to de-rig the yacht and brought him and the boat back to Rock.

Gus Guest Photo: Gus Guest.

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St Minver Silver Band’s Farewell to Geoff Burton

Choir.

During the period before the service the band brilliantly played a selection of some of Geoff’s favourite pieces including ‘Cornish Hymns,’ ‘Barnard Castle’ and ‘A Special Place’ - the last On Thursday May 31st the St Minver Band gave two both arranged by Goff Richards. its last farewell to Geoff Burton its talented After the reading by Geoff’s wife Anne, a wife musical director for the last nine years. The of almost 60 years, and a Eulogy by Paul Burton funeral at St Minver Church was not at all Geoff’s son. The band played a lively ragtime sombre, it was lit up by the very large congre- number that Geoff loved called ‘Hello Mary gation and the superb playing by Geoff’s band, Lou’ with the solo played by Tom Howard one and the singing of the Wadebridge Male voice of Geoff’s protégés.

Geoff conducting during St Minver Silver Band’s tribute to another local musical icon Photo: Martin Broadfoot.

Goff Richards. The late Joyce Buse is in the background.

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It was during the eulogies that the band learned for the first time, of Geoff’s prodigious achievements in his earlier life as a scientist.

In the fifties and sixties he had worked on developing scanners and other radiation devices for the diagnosis and curing of various diseases, for the Health Service. Heading his own department. He was later seconded to CERN in Switzerland helping to develop the forerunner of the Large Hadron Collider. All this very high powered science was never mentioned by Geoff, showing what a humble man he was.

He once told me, whilst playing golf, that he never wanted to be a scientist, he had wanted to be a musician. However, his parents had insisted that he went in for a ‘proper’ job.

However, after his early retirement, going back to university to get degrees in music, and later his removal to Polzeath he threw all his formidable energies into a musical life. Playing the organ in Church, singing in church, and other choirs, and also conducting and arranging music for them. At Wadebridge, St Minver and at St Teath.

He regularly came to watch the St Minver Band play on Tuesday evenings at Polzeath when

Micky Hunt was our Bandmaster, and he sometimes stood in for Micky when he was ill. After Micky retired Geoff took the band on a full time basis. This was in 2003 . He built up the junior section and did a lot of musical theory with the juniors enabling many to go on into the Cornwall Youth bands.

And even into prestigious London music schools. Geoff’s firm belief was that music was to be enjoyed by all, not just the talented, and to that end he encouraged all those around him. His particular interest was in percussion and because of that St Minver band has probably one of the best sets of percussion instruments in Cornwall. His personal instruction enabled Matt Allen and Sam Every to get to a very high level in percussion.

After the service the band formed up outside the church and led the funeral cortege up the hill with the march ‘Home Again’. Outside the Perceval institute they reformed, with Geoff leading the band playing the Flora dance to the cemetery, as he had led it so many times at Polzeath during his long and very successful life.

We Will Remember Them John Richard ALFORD of Windmill Court Richard Antony (Tony) ARCHER of Rock Geoffrey BURTON of Polzeath Sandra Kim BUSE of St Minver Edgar Theophilus HAWKEY of Chapel Amble Martyn Basil Gard MALE (96) of Trebetherick Marjorie Paterson (Pat) McCANCE of New Polzeath Monica PETHYBRIDGE of Rock Edwin Cleave REYNOLDS (92) of St Minver Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org

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Memories of Great Uncle Cleave Jill Cole (Great niece) Edwin ‘Cleave’ Reynolds (1919-2012) was born and lived at Little Tregolls, St Wenn until his retirement in 1979 when he moved to St Minver. His funeral took place at St Wenn Church on May 10th. The church was full with many people standing. This poem was written and read by his great niece, Jill Cole, as a tribute to a true Cornish Gentleman.

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Remembering the bumpy lane, the gentle swerve to farmyard gate Flor and Cleave, welcoming with ruddy cheeks and rolled up sleeves Always busy, working hard, Livestock running round the yard, and in the farmhouse, Reared by hand, baby chicks and timmy lamb Cleaves boots, muddying the floor So straight and tall he fills the door, but always with a gentle smile A kindly word a nod of head A Cornish farmer, born and bred And when the farm became too much, a bungalow, But keep in touch, with the soil, his farming roots The old flat cap and muddy boots, still digging, sowing Planting seeds, apples to pick, chicks to feed.

Then off to church, to join the few Who pull the ropes and peal on cue, So while the congregation sing, across the fields the church bells ring.

And still just days before he passed away, Cleave belied his age..

A man in his 90’s, who would guess?

No spectacles or stick, no hesitation as he counts the tricks, shuffles the deck and deals with ease.

In theses days of bigger and better, travel the world be a go-getter We could learn from men like Cleave, A simple life a firm belief is surely all we really need And so a fond farewell and thanks for memories like these.

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Diamond Jubilee Fete As with all open air events the only thing left to chance is the weather, we were very lucky to be able to complete all our celebrations on June 2nd in the dry.

The parade from St Minver School to Trewint Field had a Royal theme and was a great success. We would like to say thank you to the lifeboat for heading up the procession and a very special thank you to the St Minver youth band who played beautifully , a huge achievement for them considering the age of the players, some only 6.

Thank you also to all those who took part in the parade. The Fete proved a huge success, a special thank you to the Perceval Entertainers who put on a great show we are lucky to have such talent in our Village.

Over a ÂŁ1000 was taken on the day and after expenses and donations made to local groups there will be ÂŁ400 for the community build project. The fete committee would like to thank all those who generously gave their time and efforts to make the day such a success.

Carol Mould, Chairman St Minver Lowland Parish Council (Lack of space has prevented us from including photographs of this event. We hope to include them in our next issue).

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St Minver School Update Dave Cantin - Headmaster

It seems no time at all ago that I was last asked to write for ‘The Link’, and here I am once again telling you about the many exciting events that have been occurring in recently here at school.

At the end of March we held our annual ‘Music in the Community’. This is an opportunity for the children to showcase the music that they have been doing in class and in their lessons with specialist music teachers. A whole ensemble of instruments including keyboards, guitars, violins, flutes, brass and drums kept us entertained throughout the afternoon.

We were also treated to some wonderful singing with an Olympic theme performed by each class and culminating in a whole school rendition of ‘Chariots of Fire’. Superb!

Year 6 Trip to London Before Easter, our Year 6 children visited London for a few days. We stayed on a boat owned by the Sea Scouts below the imposing towers of Canary Wharf. It was a fun packed, educational (and tiring) few days with highlights including The London Eye, The Houses of Parliament, The Tower of

Upper Picture: Year 6 enjoying the sights of London.

Lower Picture: Thalia admiring the view across the Thames.

Photos: Dave Cantin.

London, The Imperial War Museum, The National Gallery, and a guided tour on the River Thames. We even managed to squeeze in a West End show!

Getting around the capital on the underground was a

real experience, especially during ‘rush hour’, but we had a number of complimentary comments regarding the children’s behaviour from members of the public and underground staff. One train

driver even got out of her cab to let us know just how impressed she was with the way in which the children conducted themselves on the platform!

Jubilee Street Party and a ‘Royal Visit’

One of the highlights of this term has got to be our Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

We were honoured by the presence of two very special guests. The school grounds looked superb Jubilee Street Party and a ‘Royal’ Visit festooned with red, white and blue bunting. After an outdoor lunch we all stood and sang the National Anthem together, followed by a ‘who has made the Right: The ‘Queen’ and ‘Prince Philip’ (AKA Headmaster & Deputy Head) are guests of honour aat the party.

Right: Year 1 arrive in style.

Photos: Brian Crank.

Reception Year

Best Crown Competition Winners Stepper

Abigail

Year 1

Year 4

Sophie

Dylan

Year 2

Year 5

Amy

Luke

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Jack

Toddy

Year 6

Year 3

Louis

Freya

Seth

Holly

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best crown’ competition.

With Professor Goodvibes providing the entertainment with a Punch & Judy show, we celebrated the Queen’s special day in style Left: Thomas, Bethan and Afke arrive at school for Jubilee fun.

Below: The serious business of the street party gets under way.

Photos: Brian Crank. (Parents: If would like a digital copy of any of the Street Party, or Fun Run photos from the following pages, please email me: brian@stminverlink.org)

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The 2012 St Minver Fun Run The 2012 St Minver Fun Run, organised by the PTA with the co-operation of other community groups, was a huge success.

As well as the run itself, there was plenty more going on at school including, a

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bouncy castle, a coconut shy, a car boot sale and lots of other stalls that kept both runners and observers amused.

As usual Trebetherick and Polzeath WI put on an enormous spread of cakes, pasties,

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sausage rolls and various drinks and did an extremely brisk trade throughout the event Races for the younger children took place before the actual Fun Run, when approximately 75 athletes lined up on the start line for the three and a half mile run through the lanes to Porthilly and back up

Top Left: The start of the Class 2 Race.

Top Centre: Pre-school children on the starting blocks.

Top Right: Class 1 are away.

Lower: The main event. All of the competitors get off to a very good start.

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to the school along the Rock Road.

The day was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended and around £2,000 was raised for local community groups.

Prize Winners 1 Male over 16 years ........Lee Bateman 1st Female over 16 years .......................................... Sarah Myford 1st Male (Secondary School age) .......................................... Jake Edwards 1st Female (Secondary School age) ............................................. Ellie Nuttall 1st Boy (Primary School age) ................................. James Greenwood 1st Girl (Primary School age) ....................................Jodie Greenwood Best Individual Fancy Dress ............................................ James Davis 60th finisher.................... Anna Townsend 1st Brownie.........................Coralie Roads 1st Scout / Cub........................... Kip Sims Team Trophy..................................... JJBZ Team Fancy Dress ............ Mary McWilliam and Amy Grant st

Other School News Casino Night at the Waterfront The St Minver Parent Teacher Association (PTA) have been busy raising funds to be spent for the benefit of the children. In May they organised a Casino Night at The Waterfront in Polzeath. Staff and parents turned up in all their finery to place ‘funny money’ bets on roulette, black jack and poker tables.

Top: Plenty of fun activities for the children...

Centre: ... including picking up Jelly Beans with chopsticks.

Lower: Kaja and mum Sarah enjoying the Photos: Brian Crank. day.

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Roll out of bed and join the dawn patrol Westcountry Housing has two 2-bed affordable apartments for sale to locals in Polzeath, just opposite the Oystercatcher pub.

Properties come with fitted kitchen including washer/tumble drier, economical air flow heating system, two bedrooms and a secure allocated parking space. Valued at £155,000, and now fully carpeted, you could own between 25% and 75% depending on your income and outgoings. A full affordability assessment will be undertaken to indicate the percentage to be purchased.

No Emmets!

Shared ownership is a scheme designed primarily for first-time buyers, and to qualify to purchase an apartment on this development you must have lived or worked in North Cornwall for a minimum of three years.

Home ownership needn’t be expensive Example: if you buy a 45% share, you will require a mortgage of £85,250 with an estimated repayment of £320pcm*. Rent on the portion you don’t own will be £195pcm plus a service charge of £62pcm, totalling £577pcm.

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For more information call the sales team on:

01803 217580

*Based on 100% mortgage with interest rate of 5.5%. Figures are likely to alter depending on percentage purchased.

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NEW NAME, NEW LOOK, NEW APPROACH

But still the same fabulous view The new Restaurant & Bar at

THE POINT AT POLZEATH

is now open, with a team of new chefs specialising in good, local food.

And that’s just the start. We will be relaunching the Health Club soon, upgrading the Golf Course, and introducing a host of new Leisure and Family activities during the summer.

Do stop by and see us.

We would be delighted to get your feedback Or call us today on 01208 863000 to make a reservation

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DANKA NAPIORKOWSKA SUMMER EXHIBITION paintings, prints, cards and bone china

My Little Satnav I have a little Satnav It sits there in my car A Satnav is a driver’s friend It tells you where you are I have a little Satnav I’ve had it all my life It does more than the normal one My Satnav is my wife

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Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings

It tells me when to stop and start And when to use the brake And tells me that it’s never ever Safe to overtake

by Nicholas St. John Rosse ARSMA

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It gives me full instructions On exactly how to drive “It’s thirty miles an hour” it says “And you’re doing thirty five”

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It tells me when a light is red And when it goes to green It seems to know instinctively Just when to intervene It lists the vehicles just in front It lists those to the rear And taking this into account It specifies my gear I’m sure no other driver Has so helpful a device For when we leave and lock the car It still gives its advice It fills me up with counselling Each journey’s pretty fraught So why don’t I exchange it And get a quieter sort?

Ah well, you see, it cleans the house Makes sure I’m properly fed It washes all my shirts and things And - keeps me warm in bed!

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Brain Gym David Topliffe Answers to Last Month’s Quiz

Go for it.

GO IT IT IT IT

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To The link Magazine: Roserrow - The Fields by the Ford I would like through your columns to clarify a remark in an article by Kerensa Beer-Robson (Issue 184, May/June 2012, page 14) following her meeting with the new owner of the newly named ‘The Point at Polzeath’ He explained that the name of Roserrow had become slightly toxic and whilst this may well be his opinion as applied to the golf and country club I would not like anyone to think it applied to the residential and holiday homes built around the original Roserrow Farmhouse whose earliest reference was in the Doomsday Book.

The farmhouse has of course much changed over the centuries but records show the families who have lived there including the Carews Penkivels and many others have come from all corners of the County. The present 60 owners feel privileged to have been part of a development which helped to preserve and give new life to an estate and farmhouse with such an historic past.

A large percentage of present day owners have long term and family connections with the area and appreciate the quiet seclusion of the location whilst still being close to the beauty of the North Cornwall Coast. Many owners let their homes during holiday periods and over the past 16 years many hundreds of visitors have enjoyed the peace and tranquillity the area provides with many of them coming every year and now with their younger families.

We all wish the third owners of the newly named golf club every success and will support their efforts to make it an attractive facility for our members and guests but will not be changing our name.

Derek Curtis MBE Treasurer Roserrow Homeowners Association

We thank Mr Curtis for his letter. I was present at the meeting between Mr Clive and Kerensa Beer-Robson and can confirm that all of Mr Clive’s comments related solely to ‘Roserrow Sports and Country Club’ and not to the Residential homes on the Roserrow Estate. I think is clear from the article.

However, we are sorry if Mr Clive was offended by the article as no offense was intended.

Brian Crank Chairman, St Minver Link

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A Book Review by John Baxter

Port Isaac’s Fishermen’s Friends (Sailing at Eight Bells)

by The Fishermen’s Friends Published by Simon & Schuster Wadebridge Bookshop Hardback £18.99 Paperback £7.99 (soon to be published) Mention of the two words ‘Fishermen’s Friend’ before the 1990s was likely to conjure up the taste of a strong lozenge and the picture of a rather attractive tin. The same words uttered thereafter in Port Isaac and more widely in recent years, produces the possibility of the taste of beer, but the certainty of harmonious sound and a bucolic picture of seafarers. The pharmacist James Lofthouse developed the strong menthol lozenges in 1865 in Fleetwood, Lancashire, to relieve various respiratory problems suffered by fishermen working in the extreme conditions of the Icelandic deep sea fishing grounds.

This superb book does not shed much light on any one founder, or any precise date of foundation, but it does paint an astonishingly colourful picture of the social history of a commercial fishing village in North Cornwall, brought to the attention of a wider audience through the voices of ten local men.

The dust jacket describes the book as an autobiography and indeed the book is written in the first person plural as if it were ten autobiographies in

one. The key name , however, is Robert Uhlig. Barely mentioned at all this distinguished freelance ghost writer, author, journalist and speech writer has produced a fluent narrative in a style clearly reflective of the good humoured banter characteristic of this engaging group of men. Uhlig spent up to 6 hours with each of the group and also accompanied them to a number of gigs.

What emerges is a slightly racy account of the day to day lives of the group set in the hugely interesting historical context of an ancient fishing village.

Intriguingly the book opens, after a warm Foreword by Mark Radcliffe, with an invitation to perform at Glastonbury, ‘The mother of music and arts festivals’. The purpose is to illustrate another strange twist in the ‘fishing net to riches’ tale bringing fame and fortune to a group of mates who never sought it. By the end of the book the reader will feel a strong familiarity, almost neighbourliness, with ten strong characters, united by a love of singing (and beer), nine of them friends since early childhood, but each of them displaying colourful personali-

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ties entertainingly illustrated by plenty of photographs. The ages of the ten range from 48 to 78. Peter is a retired lobster fisherman, and Jeremy, Julian and John continue to fish as did their fathers and grandfathers before them. Trevor and John are builders, Nigel runs a café and a B and B, Jon owns a shop in the village having been a policeman, John a smallholding 3 miles from Port Isaac so he’s regarded as an outsider, and Billy the potter whose studio is in the village’s former Methodist Chapel which provides the venue for rehearsals The book follows no clear chronological pattern, rather a network of 12 cleverly connected chapters, separated by various eclectic lists, recipes, place names and so on relating to Cornwall. Readers might ask if these were added to provide ‘padding’ for the story, but there is no doubt that the information provides even more colour to the social and historical background of the ‘Friends’.

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New project launched to map North Cornish coast

The Environmental Records lowest tides - known as the ‘intertidal’ area. The Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS), hosted information gathered will be used to create an interactive

by Cornwall Wildlife Trust map, highlighting which and based in Allet, Truro, species and habitats are is launching a new ground present. breaking project to map the habitat along north Cornwall’s Martin Goodall, Intertidal coastline from Marsland Discovery Project Manager mouth, near Bude to Land’s for ERCCIS says, “We are End. This is the first time very excited to be starting this has ever been done in this unique project. We are Cornwall. looking forward to working with many local volunteers The ‘Intertidal Discovery to discover as much as we Project’, which is funded can about north Cornwall’s by the SITA Trust Enriching fascinating coastline. A Nature Programme, will project of this scale is a first record the different types for both ERCCIS and Cornwall of habitats found along Wildlife Trust!” the shoreline, specifically Over 350km (around 220 between the highest and A squat lobster and cushion star.

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miles) of coast will be surveyed and mapped by the project team over the next two years.

Martin continues, “The ‘intertidal’ area is very important for hundreds of species, from the small squat lobster to the more recognisable seal. On Cornwall’s north coast there is a huge variety of habitat, including the very rare honeycomb worm reefs and intertidal mudflats.”

The information gathered by the Intertidal Discovery project will help to assess the ecological condition of north Cornwall’s coastline.

This will help conservationists build an evidence base and comprehensive picture of what’s there and ultimately ensure this valuable resource is protected for future generations.

Martin adds, “We are extremely fortunate to have such a diversity of habitat for wildlife along the Cornish coast, together with the animals and plants that thrive there. It is essential that we make every effort to understand and protect this valuable area”.

A new interactive map and website will be launched after all the surveying has been completed in two years’ time,

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showing the location of all the different habitats along the north coast. This will ensure that the information gathered will be made available to all, inspiring others to learn about the mysteries of Cornwall’s intertidal areas.

Gary Lewis, ERCCIS Manager concludes, “I am delighted that SITA Trust is supporting us in this project and that they have recognised the value of the work we are about to do. At ERCCIS we feel privileged to be part of such an influential project for Cornwall”.

Volunteers Needed You can be part of this ground breaking project! The Intertidal Discovery project

Volunteers surveying. is looking for volunteers in Cornwall. Volunteers will be trained by ERCCIS in intertidal survey techniques, so that research can be continued year on year, looking at long term changes in habitat.

Book Review, Fishermen’s Friends, Continued from page 45. on a Friday evening on the and long-time resident of Port Isaac, provided the essential Platt in Port Isaac during the summer tourist season. Huge guidance on how to sing harcrowds gather and significant monies and how and when to breathe. ‘We owe Janet a lot’ sums are collected for an says the ‘autobiography’. impressive variety of charities. There is no nominated People often wonder whether ‘Leader ‘ of the group, but Jon tensions exist in a group such Cleave is the natural compere. as this, particularly as fame, if Described as ‘the eternal exnot fortune, has now arrived. trovert’ his commanding pres- The book captures with much ence, walrus moustache and skill and sensitivity the spats powerful bass voice demand that often flare up quickly but attention both from the audi- are soon forgotten. Camaraence and the singers. While derie and banter can lead to acknowledging that Port Isaac hilarious incidents as that in is the 11th man in the group, the Bodmin Magistrates Court it is probably true to say that illustrates but the reader is left a lady is the unsung heroine. with a sense of deep friendJanet Townsend, former Head ship and feet still firmly on the of Music at Wadebridge School ground.

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Please contact ERCCIS on (01872) 273939 ext 241 or visit www.erccis.org.uk/ intertidaldiscovery for more information on the project and volunteering.

Where will the group go from here? This hardback book, rather expensive at £18.99, but soon to be complemented by a paperback at £7.99, recounts the increasingly prestigious ‘gigs’ and the production of albums, and ends where it started, with Glastonbury and its aftermath. Hearteningly the maintenance of friendship, of sharing in Port Isaac is re-confirmed, even with the prospect of a film in sight.

‘The Calendar Girls’ and ‘The Full Monty’ proved to be box office successes; surely this wonderful story cannot fail on the screen as long as burly fishermen are not required to strip!

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Country Diary from Cobb Cottage

Written and Illustrated by Joan Cockett

In a Spring issue of Link I wrote briefly of recently discovering my Cornish cousins, and subsequently we have all met here at Cobb Cottage and had an enjoyable afternoon. Out came all my treasured photographs of my mother and her sister recorded by their father from birth to teen age years. Going back further, early photographs show my great-grandparents, who emigrated to Australia in the late 19th Century, with their daughter Saranne, who had been appointed headmistress of a Christian Science School in Sydney.

My great-grand parents are my new cousin’s great-aunt and uncle. And they were interested to see the excellent photos showing a severe looking Saranne, with her pleasant looking parents. One cousin remarked, “You wouldn’t want to cross Saranne!” – and that brought back memories of my relationship to her. During the 1940’s it was my duty to write an air letter to my Aunt Saranne once a month, continuing until 1946,- less frequently after that, when I went to Goldsmiths; and up to

her death in her 90’s. She was passionate about supporting the mother-country at war, and sent us food parcels from time to time. These contained some strange packages -, (Fruit Flummery and Fish Balls being frequent items). In my monthly airletters, I attempted to describe to her how an ordinary family lived through the war, and she in turn put me in the picture from the Australian viewpoint. One letter told how Mr Curtin (the Prime Minister at the time) had exhorted all Australians to makedo and mend to support Britain, but, wrote Saranne, “I don’t know if I can darn my combinations* anymore.” To my brother and myself the whole idea of combinations was hilarious, and in no time we were writing a poem together (we often did...)

Mr Curtin, are you certain That I can mend my combs?

Like a top, I’d not stop, If I thought they’d drop no bombs.

BUT they’re tight across the seat, And they don’t reach to my feet.

Mr Curtin, Mr Curtin, are you certain?

Well, some misguided idea persuaded us that I should enclose it in the next air letter, which I did, (unknown to our mother.)

Sarannes’ reply was longer coming than usual, and my brother and I became increasingly apprehensive. When the letter came it was quite pleasant, but made

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no mention of the poem. We gathered, like Queen Victoria, she was not amused.

However she must have forgiven me, because I continued to be her favourite correspondent, and when she died she left me a beautiful little gold brooch, with a tiny twist of hair in it, dating from 1780, the back engraved in memory of a threeyear old, the daughter of an ancestor. This came to me with a few items of family interest (a few teaspoons, with initials) around about 1949, when a dark-skinned man called Mr Keeley came to visit us, having come to Great Britain to study. It was strange to talk to him about the legendary Aunt Saranne, who had been, he said, an inspirational teacher. So she was formidable (but a great character, too.)

The interesting thing about making contact with one’s relatives is that it awakens memories, and the pieces in the puzzle fall into place. As I get older, I try to record as much as I can – modern technology makes this easier-, but there is nothing to beat holding in your hand letters written over 100 years ago. My grandfather Arthur

Brown, wrote to his father Johnstone Brown in Australia, asking his permission to become engaged to Martha Harnden (Marnie) 34, Arthur 37 . . .How long did it take before the boat from Australia brought the answer in the affirmative?

Arthur and Martha were married in 1900 in the Abbey Church, Isle of Sheppy, Kent, and had two daughters, the younger being my mother Nora. Sadly both parents had died before my mother was 13, Martha of TB, and Arthur a year later “of a broken heart”. “How can you die of a broken heart?” we children asked my mother.

Now, when I read the letters that Arthur and Marnie wrote to one another, and look at the photographs of them both, I understand when my mother simply said, “You can”. *Footnote – combinations – an all-inone body undergarment, usually wool – ‘combs’ rhymes with bombs!

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The Cornish hedgerow comes to Chelsea Natalie Ashbee, www.natalieashbeegardens.co.uk In my opinion Cornwall is at its most beau- using cow parsley in our gardens but to tiful at this time of year. The hedgerows me a plant is only a weed if it doesn’t suit are lush with green growth and teeming the scheme. So where I wouldn’t suggest with dainty wildflowers and there is a planting buttercups in your prized borders wonderful sense of well-being that seems (they’ll get there by themselves!), I have to ooze from the countryside.Anthriscus sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’.

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Take a stroll down any of the lanes in the North Cornwall area and you will find pretty vistas, peaceful footpaths and wildlife aplenty.

Garden Designers must also have drawn their inspiration from the British countryside at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show, where there was a strong presence of British natives in the planting schemes, many of which can be successfully used in our gardens.

Sarah Price’s garden for The Telegraph ‘evokes the beauty and romance of wild areas of the British countryside.’(RHS) She used wild flowers which we take for granted in our pretty hedges, such as Silene (pink campion), Ranunculus (buttercups) and Anthriscus Sylvestris, commonly known as cow parsley although I prefer the more delicate version - ‘Queen Anne’s Lace’ which suits it far better. I hear cries of outrage that I would even suggest 50

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planted Anthriscus Sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ several times in local gardens and the way it seeds itself about just adds to its glory.

If you don’t like where it lands then pull it out! Nature, like children, should be allowed a certain amount of freedom.

Sarah and many other garden designers used multi-stemmed birches with their dainty leaves, which dance in the slightest breeze and are quite wonderful for creating dappled shade in even the smallest of gardens. Birches seem to do well in our coastal environment mainly due to the small size of the leaf, which resists being shredded by our coastal winds. I have a silver birch in my own garden, a mile from the sea and it doesn’t seem to mind the salt air at all.

Jo Thompson’s ‘Celebration of Caravanning’ garden for The Caravan Club also used Anthriscus Sylvestris ‘Ravenswing’ and pink campions alongside her cute little aluminium caravan ‘Doris’, as well as white foxgloves and alchemilla mollis (lady’s mantle). In fact I’m pretty sure I even spotted a Buddleia in there! Eeeek! Being one

of the toughest plants on the planet (I’m sure they’d survive world destruction) and being known for quickly colonizing unused ground, even through concrete, even I am a little scared of using them but some of the cultivated forms have the most stunning vivid colours and the butterflies simply adore them, hence their common name ‘butterfly bush’.

Red, white and pink valerian (Centranthus) always feature heavily at Chelsea although as a gardener I am constantly battling its tough roots – once you have it, it’s hard to get rid of, be warned! But what would the Cornish hedgerows be without any of these plants – a lot less pretty that’s for sure. Travellers come to Britain purely to see for themselves the wonder that are our native hedgerows – thorns, nettles, weeds and all - so who are we to question their beauty?

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A Brief History of Polzeath from the very, very early days Part 1 by Mike Arnott Some 14 billion years ago the ‘Big Bang’ happened and our universe sprang into being.

Then quantum fluctuations in the sea of fundamental particles eventually resulted in the birth of galaxies, including our own. After 9 billion years our sun was formed in one of these galaxies and soon after planet Earth came into being. Half a billion years later solid plates began to form on the surface of Earth These were the first continents, long before life began. They floated on Earth’s mantle as the continents we know today still do. Sometimes they collided, forming a supercontinent. Sometimes they broke apart.

This process has been called plate tectonics.

One of these continents has been called Gondwana. We begin our story when a part of it called Avalonia near the Antarctic circle had broken off and moved up towards the equator where it began to merge with two other continents christened Laurentia and Baltica.

The rest of Gondwana was also moving north.

By 375 million years ago the part of Avalonia containing Polzeath in the British Isles, was located in a shallow sea, part of the Rheic ocean.

Gondwana was approaching from the south.

The history of what happened next can be read in the geology of Cornwall.

Some twenty years ago geologists re375 Million years ago.

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moved a 4 kilogramme lump of limestone from a grassy ledge at Pentire Head. At Com Head they took a 2 kilogram sample of limestone which had been encased in a large piece of mudrock, transformed by volcanic heat. Both of these pieces of rock had been laid down when Pentire was in the shallows of the Rheic ocean. The mud in places reached a thickness of over 5 kilometers and was later to become the slate that is common throughout the parish of St Minver. The limestone on the other hand was formed mainly from the remains of sea lilies and other small marine animal shells combined with silt and sand.

When these rock samples were examined they were found to contain evidence of a number of species of conodonts, small creatures that were among the first vertebrates to develop on Earth. The ones in the sample from the grassy ledge dated from about 387 million years ago.

The ones from Com Head were more recent, dating from about 383 million years ago.

And Gondwana was still moving north.About 20-30 million years later this movement of Gondwana led to volcanic activity affecting Cornubia. A rock type which is obvious in the outer cliffs of Pentire was one of the outcomes.

This ‘pillow lava’ was formed when lava came up from a vent in the magma chamber and met cold sea water, forming a kind of bubble

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with a hard skin on the outside. Eventually that bubble gets pushed away by more lava which forms another bubble, and so on. The pillow lava bed at Pentire is estimated to be half a kilometer thick.

In geological time the surface of the Earth is never still and the movement of the continents continued inexorably. A huge mountain range stretching from what is now Poland all the way to what is now the south of Ireland was thrust upwards, later to be eroded. About 290 million years ago there would have been volcanoes not far to the south of Polzeath.

Faults and fractures were formed which acted as a ‘plumbing system’ for mineralizing fluids to carry metals up into the ore bearing veins which gave Cornwall its riches.

Some of these veins run through Polzeath.

Mining activity has been taking place there for centuries, possibly even in Roman times and most definitely about four hundred years ago.

The main activity took place in the nineteenth century at two places, at ‘Polzeath Consols’ and at ‘The Pentire Glaze and Pentire United Silver-Lead Mines’. There is still a Polzeath Consols shaft on the west side of Shilla Brook the water from which is now used, after purification, as the water source for the caravan park. In 1847 a 17 inch double acting steam engine was installed to drain the Polzeath mine where, by 1852, the Victoria shaft was to reach a depth of 60 metres. However this mine had by then reached its peak production and it was put up for sale in 1855. In 1856 it produced less than 1 ton of lead and was closed down.

Production was much higher on Pentire. In 1852 the company produced 205 tons of lead and 8,000 ozs (nearly a quarter of a ton) of silver. But soon the lodes began to run out, mining activity began to be less profitable and 1856 saw the last recorded production.

Furthermore there were legal disputes about mining rights leading to the closure of the mine in 1857.

The mine today is best known for its colony of

horseshoe bats, which live in the drainage adit to the sea, and for two crystals. These are the vivid blue copper arsenate which can be seen in the adit and cerussite, for which the mine was famous. In the nineteenth century the cerussite crystals were described as ‘the finest carbonates of lead ever found in England’. They are still collectors’ pieces and are occasionally found in the old mine working dumps, some winding up being offered for sale on the internet.

There were other smaller mines in and around Polzeath in the nineteenth century including an antimony mine on Pentire, antimony being used mainly at the time to harden the lead used in drinking mugs and other pewter objects. It is likely that some of the Polzeath miners would have drunk from such mugs at the Bay Inn there; shown in the 1841 Census as being run by 43 year old Sarah Ann McMiddin, a seaman’s wife, although neither she nor the Inn show up in the 1851 Census.

To be continued

Main references Austin R L, Dresse R, Selwood E B, Thomas J M. ,New Conodont information relating to the Devonian stratigraphy of the Trevone Basin, North Cornwall, South-West England, Proceedings of the Usher Society 8, 23-28.* Cornish Mines, Exeter University 1987 Hamilton Jenkin A K, Mines and Miners of Cornwall, Part 16 Dines H G, The Metalliferous Mining Region of South-West England, Vol 2 Palaeozoic evolution of pre-Variscan terranes from Gondwana to the Variscan collision, Camborne School of Mines Virtual Museum – the Cornubian Orefield* The Variscan Orogeny in South-West Cornwall* Census information for St Minver* * denotes availablity on the web.

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Dead Soldiers, Devils, and More Iain Ross, Editor Wyke Register Magazine

Why is a storm sail called a trysail? Why is a deck ventilator called a dorade? Why is an empty bottle of wine called a dead soldier?

Where does ‘caught between the devil and the deep blue sea’ come from? Here are the answers to those questions, and a bit more.

Why is an empty bottle of wine called a dead soldier?

stywaard the keeper of pigs.

Davy Jones and Fiddler’s Green While we’re on the general subject of dead marines, let’s stretch this a little bit and talk about dead sailors. When a shipmate died, the crew spoke of his going to Davy Jones’ Locker (lost or buried at sea) or to Fiddler’s Green (buried ashore). In either case he has ‘unreeved his lifeline’.

The origin of ‘unreeved his lifeline’ seems so clear that I’ll let it stand without comment.

Let’s look at Davy Jones and his locker. According to sailors’ mythology, Davy was a sea devil. He was the fiend that presided over all the evil spirits of the deep. His locker was the final resting-place for sunken ships, articles lost or thrown overboard and of men drowned or buried at sea.

Davy Jones started appearing in the 17th century. He most likely came into being from West Indian sailors as a corruption of Devil Jonah, or possibly Duffy Jonah. Duffy was a British West Indies African slave word for devil.

About the same time as Davy Jones appeared with his locker, Fiddler’s Green also appeared.

This was a sensual celestial paradise where the sailors could partake of their favourite earthly delights for as long or as often as they liked.

It was a place where ‘mates were not allowed and pockets never emptied’.

The closest origin to the celestial Fiddler’s Green seems to be real life 17th century village greens. These could be found in Wapping in East London, Portsmouth Point, the naval harbour of Portsmouth and other port towns where sailors with money in their pockets could take their pleasure. Like modern street musicians, 17th century fiddlers would situate themselves about the village greens near the entrances to the surrounding establishments.

This is one of the few Sailor Talk that we can actually trace to a specific person on a specific date. William IV was known as the ‘Sailor King’.

As the third son of George III, he was born Prince William Henry. In 1789 he became Duke of Clarence. As a youth he joined the navy as a midshipman and rose through the ranks.

Someone in his social position might expect to become rear admiral through patronage. The Duke of Clarence made rear admiral through true merit.

Shortly after receiving his promotion to rear admiral in 1790, His Highness was at dinner on board one of his fleet’s ships. He ordered the steward to remove the ‘dead marines’ to make room for new bottles. A marine officer at the table complained. His Highness responded that no offense was intended. The expression was used in the sense “...that, like marines, the bottle had given its life nobly and, given the chance, would do it again.”

The story caught the imagination of the army officers. They wanted their soldiers to be held in the same favourable view. They adapted the term for their use, changing it to ‘dead soldiers’. Since it’s more nautical, I think it’s fun to use the original term ‘dead marines’ when I refer to a freshly emptied wine bottle.

By the way, those of you who have ever been a steward and been ordered to remove the dead marines will get a big chuckle out of this.

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side of the ship to horse and pay these seams.

Their tunes would provide a pleasant ambiance for the sailors as they enjoyed themselves They would often get caught by waves and, not infrequently, get completely dunked as the ship inside. rolled. If being caught caused them to loose Devil and the Deep Blue Sea any gear, they would have an appointment It’s obvious that ‘caught between the devil with the bosun and his cat-o-nine-tails. No one and the deep blue sea’ is of nautical origin. liked being caught between the devil seam and But where does it originate? There are sevthe deep blue sea. eral thoughts as to the origin of this term, all ‘The devil to pay’ is a related term. It started related to seams on ships that were particularly out as ‘the devil to pay and no pitch hot’. We difficult to caulk. These were all known as devil can well imagine the frustration of a sailor beseams. To caulk any seam required driving ing suspended upside down to pay a devil seam (horsing) oakum between the planks with a then finding that there’s not enough hot pitch caulking iron and mallet, then covering (paying) to finish the job. Later he’d have to pick out the the seam with hot tar (pitch). old (wet) oakum from the seam, horse in new One of the devil seams was the outermost dry oakum and then pay the seam when the seam on the deck. There was hardly any room pitch was finally heated up. to hold the caulking iron against the gunnels, Why is a storm sail is called a trysail? and even less room to hit the iron with the mallet hard enough to drive the oakum home. Some people believe that trysail is a corruption of ‘tri-sail’ in reference to the sail’s three-sided One source suggests this devil seam as the origin, since there was only the thickness of the shape. Its name actually refers to the conditions in which it is used. hull planking between the deck’s devil seam and the deep blue sea. I think not. While it An old term for lying hove to is lying a-try. ‘Trymight have been the most difficult to horse, it ing times’ are very tumultuous times. When the weather got particularly tumultuous, the was not the most difficult to pay.

The most difficult devil seams to caulk and pay old ships would lie a-try (lie hove to). The spewere those just at or below the waterline that cial sail required for this situation was naturally could be worked only while heeled underway. called the trysail.

The root ‘try’ had a use beyond heavy weather.

Sailors would be lashed about the waist and ankles, then suspended upside down over the Whalers used large iron pots to boil the blubber. When the blubber was hot enough it would boil furiously. At that temperature the whale oil would finally separate out. These cauldrons were called try pots, and the process was called trying out the blubber.

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This is a relatively modern invention. Like ‘dead marines’, we can trace this term to a specific person on a specific date. It was named for the famous racing yacht, the yawl Dorade. She was designed by Olin Stephens in 1929. Her ventilator system was designed by Rod Stephens in 1933.} Visit our website - www.stminverlink.org 55

Impatience at ‘Patient Confidentiality’ The day started normally – it was raining. The would be right beside her so I could hear what daily rhythm continued until the afternoon was being said. Indeed it was the same caller when the peace was interrupted by the but this time she identified the organisation telephone ringing. My wife who happened to and noted that it was about an appointment be closer to it than I, answered it.

I had to have an X-Ray the following day in Bodmin. Apparently she had been able to “Hello ?”, she said. The caller – a woman work out that posts do not work fast enough - asked to speak to me. “Who might I say for her to communicate with me by post before is calling ?” asked my wife. The woman’s the appointment. response was startling, “I am afraid I cannot say,” but my wife, ever resourceful, suggested I took the phone and asked why on earth all that she let her know the subject (or what the secrecy over an X-Ray appointment ? She company was calling) so that I could phone said that it was about “patient confidentiality” back. This was, apparently, not acceptable, and that it was the practice policy to handle and the caller said she would write instead, matters in this way. I did not concur with and rang off. this view but as the caller did not set policy, I thought to write to the practice manager.

Call centres from Mumbai are inclined not always to know the nuances of British I handed the letter to the local surgery with a telephone etiquette, but the caller had a local request that it be passed on later. Surprisingly, accent normally heard around the Camel the practice manager phoned me immediately Estuary. We discussed this rather bizarre turn on receipt of my letter at 2pm that afternoon, of events and I suggested that my wife ring and tried to explain why it had been decided 1471 to establish the number from which the to operate in this manner. She suggested that call had come. Not unexpectedly, the number many couples do not wish their medical details had been withheld. to be known to their partners so that everyone What does one conclude on receiving a call has to be treated in this rather strange manner. from an unidentified woman, unwilling to To me, logic would suggest that asking the identify herself or her company/profession partner to phone the surgery would in no way who is keen to speak to the man of the house, breach patient confidentiality, but my logic and who guards her phone number thus ? set may be different from that possessed by Was this a variation of those rather seedy others. This sounds rather like the sort of business cards which used to grace public systems that might have been used by Swiss telephone boxes, extolling the virtues of Banks to ensure that nobody but the account massage – and more – but are no longer seen holder could know what was going on. since the advent of the InterNet and mobile The moral of the story ? If you receive a call phones ? One wonders if the tables would from someone refusing to identify themselves, have been turned if I had answered and the it’s most likely to be about your forthcoming caller had been a man ? flu jab, so don’t waste any money trying to As with callers from the Indian sub-continent, discover who the caller is by dialling 1471. we let it drop knowing that if it happened Besides, if the caller writes, you can always see again, we would simply put the phone down. that it is about medical matters from the style A few minutes later, the phone rang again and, of envelope dropping through the letter flap supposing that it might be the same caller, I the next day. suggested that my wife answer it again but I Anon.

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Trebetherick & Polzeath WI May Meeting Can you believe that another month has gone by - how the time is flying. Our speaker, Trisha Brock-Morgan, gave a very passionate talk on Aloe Vera. Trisha was led towards this product because her Westie dog was suffering very badly with skin problems, and lost his entire coat even after trying all the conventional drugs which have side effects.

Trisha found that Aloe Vera cream alleviated most of his problems, his coat grew back and his general health was

enhanced.

for Marie Curie - well done This plant is part of the Onion Phillipa! Janet Carter and Dorothy Bennett have made and Asparagus family and thrives in dry soil and sunshine a pennant for the WI tent at the Royal Cornwall Show. but hates frost. There are 15 poisonous kinds and five main What a brilliant job they have done. Our spring lunch was varieties which are used in discussed, and we will be drinks lotions and creams. It doing the teas and cake stall was first mentioned in write ups as far back as 1655 so is a for the St Minver School Fun very old remedy which helps a Run on 27th May. variety of ailments.

Competion 1st Bridget Taylor, Gwen Nuttall gave the vote of 2nd Betty Bishop and 3rd Pam Curtiss. Flower of the month, thanks. Phillipa Bartlett one 1st Pam Curtiss, 2nd Jo Holt and of our members had a coffee 3rd Betty Bishop. morning which raised £250

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‘Pasty Tax’

Child Care in Cornwall

We Won! Thankfully, sensible voices in the Coalition listened and have accepted our position on the ‘Pasty Tax’. The Government’s change of heart came shortly after the Cornish Lib Dems called another debate in Parliament on the issue, where we continued to put the pressure on government ministers to think again. This was the latest step in the campaign and I would like to thank everyone for their support. All the hard work locally and nationally to persuade the government that there was another way forward has paid off, and the fresh pasty from the bakers we have all grown up with will stay affordable and local jobs can be saved.

There has been some more good news for Cornwall recently as the Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg announced a shake-up for free pre-school education that will see extra help with child care in rural parts of North Cornwall.

children who are already eligible to receive 15 hours of free early years education each week. This is great news for hundreds of two year olds and their families in our area who will benefit from free pre-school education a year earlier than originally planned.

The Coalition is also looking at ways to create additional nursery The exact details are yet to be places specifically in rural parts worked out, but Cornwall has been picked as one of 10 areas in of North Cornwall. Plans include the UK where changes to extend developing a rural federation of child care providers, improving the amount of free child care child minder provision and available, and to make it more flexible for parents, will come in working with JobCentre Plus to provide training for people one year earlier than planned.

So from this September, an extra wanting to work in child care. I am extremely pleased that Liberal 1,300 two-year-old children across Cornwall will receive free Democrat ministers have listened to my concerns about child care early years education. This is on top of all three and four-year-old issues in rural areas like ours, and are looking specifically at ways to

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extend and improve child care in our communities.

By the end of this process 40% of families will get extra help in the form of free pre-school education for their children from the age of two. Not only will this help working parents who may be struggling to juggle commitments with having young children, but early years education also gives a huge boost to young children and prepares them for school.

Pupil Premium A few weeks before this announcement, the Deputy Prime Minister came to North Cornwall to see how another education policy is working in practice. The ‘Pupil Premium’ provides extra cash for schools to help make sure that children from disadvantaged backgrounds are given the best possible educational opportunities. In 2011/12 Cornwall’s schools received £4,741,000 and the amount increased to over £9 million this year.

working with Rick Stein. Nick launched the £1 billion ‘Youth Contract’ earlier in the year to make sure that every young person had an opportunity of employment, education or training, and it was great for him to meet apprentices working in our area who now have the training and skills they need for the workplace. Those responsible for training and recruitment across their range of restaurant and hotel businesses set out how they welcomed this Government initiative. The young chefs themselves were very impressive in their cooking flair and their obvious love of their chosen career.

risk to the farmers, producers and suppliers.

Other important reforms include legislation to properly regulate the banks, so that they will no longer be in a position to hold the country to ransom when their financial gambles don’t pay off, measures to improve support for children with special educational needs and to give parents more flexible maternity and paternity leave. A Green Investment Bank has been set up to invest in green manufacturing and technology industries and in addition there will be measures to look at improving pensions and social care for the elderly.

Queen’s Speech

Recycling

Finally, a few words about one In national political news, the issue that has dominated my Queen came to Parliament postbag and inbox since the last recently to read The Queen’s edition of the Link – the saga of Speech, which outlines which Cornwall Council’s new recycling pieces of legislation Parliament collections and residents across will be debating and voting on our area having to wait weeks in the coming year. As with all for rubbish and recycling to be things Coalition, there was a collected. When this problem first mix of Liberal Democrat and We went to Robartes Junior started, I was assured that the Conservative priorities – and School in Bodmin to see at first problems were merely teething I was pleased to see a host of hand the kind of extra activities troubles - but councillors should proposed legislation reflecting the school is putting on using have anticipated and planned what the Lib Dems have been their Pupil Premium money. The fighting for and campaigning on for any teething problems.

Head Teacher of Robartes, Ewan for many years.

Whenever a private contractor Murray, explained to the Deputy bids for a contract they will look The introduction of a Grocery Prime Minister how the extra to cut costs, but just as with the Markets Adjudicator is one money is making a real difference debacle when the out-of-hours such priority. Cornish Liberal to their budget.

Democrats have long campaigned doctor service changed, they Youth Contract for a fair deal for farmers and the need to budget for extra costs in the first couple of months until At lunchtime I organised for a introduction of a supermarket things bed down. group of business people to watchdog or ‘adjudicator’. This It might also have been a good meet with Nick to speak to him Adjudicator will strengthen the idea to check on what residents about the challenges they are hand of farmers against large liked about the systems they facing, and it was off to Padstow supermarkets who can abuse were replacing to get the best of in the afternoon where we met their power by passing on all worlds. apprentice and trainee chefs unexpected costs and excessive

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Anglican Church Services

Weekday Services Tuesday St Minver Wednesday St Minver Wednesday St Michael Wednesday* St Enodoc *British Summertime Only Sunday July 1st 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday July 8th

8am St Enodoc 9.15am St Michael 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday July 15th

8am St Enodoc 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday July 22nd

8am St Enodoc 9.15am St Michael 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday July 29th

8am St Enodoc 11am St Minver 11am St Michael

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday August 5th

8am St Enodoc 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday August 12th

8am St Enodoc 9.15am St Michael 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday August 19th

8am St Enodoc 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael Sunday August 26th

8am St Enodoc 9.15am St Michael 11am St Minver

3pm St Enodoc

6pm St Michael

Evening Prayer 5.30pm Holy Communion 10am Evening Prayer 5.30pm Evening Prayer 5.30pm Holy Communion Evensong Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Freestyle Evensong Evensong Holy Communion No Service Songs of Praise (Combined Churches) Evensong Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong Evensong Holy Communion Holy Communion Freestyle Evensong Evensong

Check With The Parish Newsletter or Church Notice Boards For Latest Information.

Catholic Church Services WADEBRIDGE, St Michael’s Church.

Mass: Sundays 8.30am.

Confessions: Fridays 10.30 - 1am.

BODMIN, St Mary’s Abbey.

Mass: Sundays 4pm, weekdays 19am (usually) 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

Hospital/Surgery Car Service

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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The Link Diary

Whilst we try hard to avoid mistakes they can, and sometimes do, happen. If we are made aware of any mistakes we will update the details on our website www.stminverlink.org/LinkEventsDiary.html

Rock Institute Alan 01208 869420

077906 29867

Lingham Hall 01208 862496

Recurring Events All Saints Drama Group

Saturday July 7, 21. at Perceval Institute. 10 11.30 am. Contact: July 01208 881041.

Art Group

Friday July 6, 13, 20, 27 at Perceval Institute.

10am - 12noon.

Duplicate Bridge.

Tuesday July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. August 7, 14, 21, 28 at Betjeman Centre, Wadebridge. 6.30-10.15pm.

Thursday July 5, 12, 19, 26. August, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. at St Mary’s Catholic Church Hall. 6.3010.15pm. Contact: Barry 01208 812935.

Perceval Institute Maureen 01208 863366

Rock Methodist Chapel Frank 01208 863481

WI Craft Group.

Tuesday July 3, 17, 31. August 14, 28. at Rock Methodist Chapel. 10am-12noon.

Zumba.

Monday July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. at Perceval Institute.

6-7pm..

July Sun 1

Exhibition Simon McNair Scott. Rock Institute.

Mon 2 - Sun 8 Exhibition Andrew Syms Rock Institute.

Wed 4 Coffee Morning

P C C Meeting.

St Minver Churches & St Petroc Society, Bodmin.

‘Trebeth’, St Minver Churchtown. Cost: £2.

PC Meeting.

Sun 8 Afternoon Cream Tea in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Wednesday July 18. at Perceval Institute. 7.30pm.

Tuesday July 10, August 14. at Perceval Institute.

7.30pm.

Tredowan, off Daymer Lane. Cost: £5.

Mon 9 Summer Open Day and Craft Exhibition.

Thursday July 5, 12, 19. at Perceval Institute. 9.30Pilates.

12.30.

Pilates.

Friday July 6, 13, 20. at Perceval Institute. 6-7pm.

St Minver Computer Club.

Thursday July 5, 12, 19, 28. August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. at Blue Ridge, PL27 6SX. 10.30-12noon.

Contact: David 01208 869742.

St Minver Senior Circle.

Tuesday July 10, 24. August 7, 21 at Rock Methodist Chapel. 10.30-12noon.

Trebetherick & Polzeath WI. Rock Institute.

Admission Free. Coffee and lunch available..

Contact: Audrey 863467.

Mon 9 Grand Jubilympics Concert

In aid of St Enodoc Church Appeal. St Minver Church. Admission free. Donations accepted.

Tue 10 - Thu 19 Exhibition Cornwall Watercolour Society.

Rock Institute.

Wed 18 Wildlife and History Walk

by Friends of the Camel Trail. Camel Trail Car Park near Borough Arms. Cost: £2 non-members.

Tuesday and Friday July 20, 27 August 3, 7, 10, 14, Booking Essential. Contact: Dawn 01208 831208.

17, 21, 24, 28, 31. at Lingham Hall. 6.45-9.15pm..

Fri 20 - Fri 27 Exhibition Danka Napiorkowska. at Lingham Hall.

Rock Institute.

St Minver Short Mat Bowls Club.

Trebetherick and Polzeath WI.

Thursday July 5. at Rock Institute. 7.30pm.

Contact: Audrey 01208 863467.

Whist Drive.

Fri 20 Summer Concert

With Wadebridge Choral Society. Wadebridge Town Hall. Cost: £6 on the door.

Tuesday July 31. at Perceval Institute.

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Fri 20 Marine Boat Survey

Sat 11 St Minver Garden Show.

Sat 21 Summer Concert

Sun 12 - Thu 23 Exhibition Nicholas St John Rosse.

boat trip surveying marine megafauna. Rock Pontoon. Booking Essential abby.crosby@ cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk.

With Wadebridge Choral Society. St Minver Church. Cost: £6 on the door.

Sat 21 Moth Evening

organised by Friends of the Camel Trail. Scarletts Well Car Park, Bodmin . Cost: £2 non-members.

Booking Recommended.

Fri 27 Concert

Proceeds to Cornwall Hospice Care. Perceval Institute. 2.30pm.

Rock Institute.

Wed 15 Donkey Derby and Car Boot Sale.

In aid of St Minver Brownies. Trewint Lane Playing Field. Cost: Free. BBQ, Bouncy Castle etc. Contact: Katrina 01208 814793.

Sat 18 Moth Evening

Organised by Friends of the Camel Trail.

Guineaport, Wadebridge . Cost: £2 nonWith Moor Harmony and St Minver Silver Band.

St Minver Church. Contact: Pauline Gobbitt 01208 members. Booking Recommended.

851872 .

Sun 19 Lifeboat Day and Beach Party.

Rock Beach. Cost: Admission free. Refreshments Sat 28 - Sun 5 Exhibition Penny McBreen. available..

Rock Institute.

August Wed 1 Coffee Morning

In aid of St Minver Churches and St Enodoc Church Resoration Appeal. Perceval Institute.

Cost: £2.

Thu 2 - Sun 5 Flower Festival

In aid of St Enodoc Preservation Appeal. St Enodoc Church. Cost: 2.

Fri 3 Shipwrecks Sing Cornish Shanty Songs in aid of St Enodoc Preservation Appeal. St Enodoc Church. Cost: £5.

Sun 5 The Big Breakfast

Proceeds to RNLI. Rock Sailing Club. 8.30-11am.

Mon 6 - Sat 11 Exhibition NCCA. Rock Institute.

Wed 22 St Minver Fete.

St Minver Cricket Field.Cost: Free admission and parking.

Thu 23 Litter Pick

By Friends of the Camel Trail. Camel Trail Car Park near Borough Arms . 6.30pm. Cost: Free. Booking Essential. Contact: Dawn 01208 831208.

Fri 24 - Fri 31 Exhibition Valerie Wright and Caroline B Gregory.

Rock Institute.

Sun 26 Bird Walk

By Friends of the Camel Trail. Old Town Cove, between Wadebridge and Padstow. 8.am. Cost: Non-member £2. Booking Recommended.

Contact: Julian 01208 816779.

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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 62

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 (Jane Bendall)------------ 01208 862113 St Minver Cubs (Nigel)---- 01208 815102 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 869636 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 We welcome local stories and photographs.

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Farm Shop & Licensed Restaurant

Open Daily from 9.30am Mid-March to end of October

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Tel 01208 880164

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symons@trevathanfarm.com

Inspirational Home Furnishings Gorgeous Fabrics.

Poles & Tracks.

Full Making & Fitting.

Free measuring.

Painted Furniture.

Cushions & Lighting.

Gifts & Homeware.

17 Polmorla Walk, Wadebridge PL27 7NS Open Monday to Saturday 10-5. Telephone 01208 814023

Established 1992 -10 Year Guarantee

We will plan your conservatory and all associated building work and construct it to the highest standard.

New Pilkington Active Solar Control and self-cleaning glass as standard.

Also Windows, Doors, Fascias and SofďŹ ts.

01208 851182 07798 644 293

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Tides Restaurant offers A la Carte and set menus using the best of Cornish produce complemented by an excellent selection of wines See our website for menus, opening times and special events.

The Mariners Rock, Slipway, Rock, Cornwall, PL27 6LD 01208 863 679 tides@marinersrock.com www.marinersrock.com

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