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Support for businesses on Rame Peninsula A Millbrook-based charity which has helped scores of businesses, schools, charities and other organisations is celebrating the successful completion of another European Union funded project.

Point Europa, which was established in 2004, is holding a conference and networking event on July 5 to mark the end of the two year European Skilltour Project, which provided valuable support for a number of local enterprises.

The event takes place in the Balcony Room at Millbrook Village Hall between 6pm and 9pm and will include a networking session and presentation by Point Europa founder Simon Ryan on funding and finance opportunities for small businesses.

Representatives from five European countries which have partnered Point Europa on the Skilltour project will be present at the conference.

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Point Europa is an independent training and education charity which supports the local community on the Rame Peninsula.

It organises a huge range of community development activities, many with a strong European flavour. These include international exchanges, not only for young people, but also for people aged over 50, providing valuable volunteering opportunities in Cornwall and also across Europe.

Support for the local economy on the Rame Peninsula is the main objective of Point Europa, which offers support to local businesses in publicity, marketing, accountancy, recruitment, training and much more.

One local business which has benefited from the support of Point Europa and the Skilltour Project is the Family Foraging Kitchen, a social enterprise run

by Vix Hill-Ryder.

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Vix was given the opportunity to travel to France to meet and exchange ideas with people running similar rural enterprises in and around Marseilles.

In return she has worked with young volunteers from France, who have travelled to Cornwall to gain work experience.

Other local businesses involved with Skilltour included Mount Edgcumbe and the Marina Cafe.

From November 2011 to October 2013, Point Europa worked with other European partners from Austria, Spain, Latvia, Germany and Iceland on a project called ‘Garden’.

As a response to the increasing unemployment rates for young adults across Europe, Garden developed a training package to deliver some of the basic ‘employability’ skills to young people who have had negative experiences through school, and who most need help to find work.

Where the project stood out from other training packages was in the innovative delivery methods and approaches, which were based in the garden environment and not in the classroom. The products of the project were a Garden manual, toolkit and the Garden platform, where all products could be accessed for future use.

Point Europa also runs a charity shop in the Old Bank Building in Millbrook, with all proceeds going to the Rame Community Fund, an independent charity which supports local people in need.

Volunteers work daily Monday to Saturday sorting and selling the donations made Michelle Maunder by the local community.

Point Europa manager Michelle Maunder said that the shop had so far raised a total of £30,000 for the Rame Community Fund.

She said that the event on July 5 would also mark the launch of an online platform for small businesses featuring a range of training tools.

“We hope many local businesses will come along to the conference and take part in the networking activity. Simon Ryan will be offering lots of advice on finance available for small and start-up businesses.

“It will be particularly helpful for anyone on the Rame Peninsula who is thinking of launching a new business. Even if they can’t make the event itself, we are always happy to provide advice and guidance,” she added.

For more information visit www.pointeuropa.org or call 01752 822186.

The gig rowing season has got off to a slow start with two regattas already cancelled due to adverse weather and sea conditions. Rame Gig Club did go to the Salcombe Regatta with the under 16s, once again, doing the club proud with a second place.

Although the racing has been a bit sparse the crews have kept up their training, with gigs on the water every evening.

On Bank Holiday Monday the club held its novice fun day, with face painting, BBQ, hot drinks and not forgetting the rowing. Everyone had a great time.

The club will be holding their next fun day on the August Bank Holiday weekend. More information will be available in next month’s issue.

The St German Flash/Skiff Boat Regatta came to Cawsand and what a day it was with more clubs attending than in previous years. There were 25 skiffs in the men’s pair of paddles, while the mixed oar match saw 21 boats battling it out!

Laurie Thrift, one of the organisers said: “The day ran to schedule, due

in no small part to Rame Gig Club.”

Members of Rame made guest appearances in several of the events.

Rame Gig Club was pleased to be asked to support a group from Help for Heroes.

The group were on a 34 mile training cycle ride and the amazing thing was that some of the group had never cycled before. Members of Rame Gig Club were more than happy to help prepare lunches and hot drinks for these amazing people.

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There are two sessions at 17:30 (5:30pm) and 18:30 (6:30pm) £3 per session.

Diary Date Rame Gig Club will be holding their annual Regatta on Saturday July 22 with gigs coming from all over Devon and Cornwall for the racing. There will also be a BBQ, hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and cakes throughout the day. In the evening there is a bar and live music. Come and join in a great day on and off the water.

Cornish trio take part in World Transplant Games Three competitors from Cornwall have represented Team Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 21st World Transplant Games in Malaga.

The three inspirational individuals, who are all recipients of kidney transplants at Derriford Hospital, participated in a number of events.

The competitors are: Tracy Carroll from Helston, who received her transplant in 2011, competed in swimming events – 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 50m butterfly, 100m freestyle and 100m backstroke.

Stephen Jarvis from St Austell, who received his transplant in 2004, competed in 5km time trial bike, 100m track, 200m track, 400m track, high jump plus relay.

Terry Wright from Looe, who received his transplant in 2002, represented Team GB for the seventh time at the World Transplant Games. He competed in the 100m track, long jump, 5K walk, table tennis singles and table tennis mixed doubles.

Claire West, deputy team manager, said: “All three individuals, selected to represent Tracy Carroll Team GB, are truly inspirational.

They not only demonstrate the importance of organ donation but also what a real difference a transplant can make to someone’s life.”

“I am delighted to have been selected by Team GB to take part in the World Games,” said Tracy, who received her kidney transplant in 2011 at Derriford Hospital and receives her follow-up monitoring at the Royal Cornwall Hospital.

“This is my second time and I am really looking forward to raising awareness of organ donation and celebrating with my team and the friends I made at the last World Games in Argentina.

“I hope our achievements show people what a wonderful gift donation can be. If I come home with one medal, whatever colour, I shall be extremely happy.”

The World Transplant Games, one of the largest multi-sports events, is held every two years and demonstrates the physical success of transplant surgery and the ability of transplant recipients to lead normal, healthy lives. The event aims to significantly enhance the understanding and acceptance of organ donation.

The Games took place between June 25 and July 2.

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Over 100 families enjoyed a day of silly science, mini-beast spotting, den making and bush craft last week at Benodet Park in Torpoint.

Despite the rain, the families had fun getting muddy, roasting marshmallows and listening to poetry. They were also joined by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service on their local community bus.

The event was held to raise awareness among local, unemployed residents about a new grant to help them develop fresh skills.

Positive People, or ‘Poosedhogyon’ (Cornish for Positive People), is the first programme of its kind in South East Cornwall. The £4 million programme will help over 1,000 individuals over the next three years to build a brighter future.

John, from Torpoint who attended the event, said: “I am a single dad with two young girls and am not currently working. My girls are my focus but having talked through ideas with Zena from Positive People, I realise that I also need to make a plan for my future as well. Knowing they can discuss ideas with me and help me find a way forward has really excited me about my future.”

Police Community Support Officer Mark went along to support the event and added: “This has been a great engagement activity for local families to learn about such a valuable project that is available to help them. It was fabulous to come along.”

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Keep cool in your conservatory this summer

Think back to last summer. How many of you were looking forward to spending the summer sitting in your conservatory, making the most of the lovely room that overlooks the garden, only to find that sitting in your conservatory, was more like sitting in a sauna?

Last summer, we were exceptionally spoilt with the weather with long hot sunny days that would give a trip to the ‘med’ a run for its money - however even without those soaring temperatures, as soon as the sun comes out, for many of us, our conservatories morph themselves into mini ovens which make them unbearable to sit in.

There are lots of different ways to keep cool in the summer, but how do you know what the right option is? Also, what happens in the winter months when for most of us we have to spend a small fortune on heating just to sit in the room?

Blinds are often fitted as an initial solution to keeping a conservatory cooler in the summer and whilst they will keep the glare of the sun out, blinds do not make your room cooler. In fact, they become a magnet for dust, dead flies and other insects that are drawn to the light and then trapped between the blinds and the roof.

A very simple solution of course would be to put a fan in your conservatory - but possibly not a good long term solution - and to be fair, this only works if you are sat right next to the fan to feel the benefit!

We’ve heard lots of people tell us of all kinds of ways they’ve tried to keep cool in their conservatory over the summer from reducing the amount of clothes they are wearing (only really appropriate if you are not expecting guests!), through to sitting with their feet in an inflatable paddling pool (note, this could get messy!)

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Lions celebrate 100 years of service For 100 years, Lions have served communities around the world and improved the lives of millions of people.

That’s something to celebrate!

The raising of the Lions flag last month to celebrate the Lions International 100th Birthday was attended by eight Lions and the Town’s Mayor. The Lions President and Club members would like to thank the Town Mayor and his Council for allowing us to fly our flag on this special day.

In addition, the Lions Club will be presenting a new bench to the town which will be sited next to the Lions sponsored garden in Harvey Street. This bench will be purchased with money raised as part of the community scheme at the Torpoint Co-op. The date of this presentation will be confirmed and publicised when known.

Lion Norman Calls it a Day After many years of being responsible for both the physical side of issuing, collecting, and maintaining wheelchairs, as well as the administrative side of this, Lion Norman Nethercott is stepping down.

During his time in charge of wheelchairs, Lion Norman has not only provided an outstanding service to the local community, he has also raised over £5000 in donations during his years of service. So, a huge thank you goes to Lion Norman for his selfless contribution to the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions Club.

Lion Chris Mackie has now taken over the responsibility for the wheelchairs, however Norman will continue to use his invaluable experience in supporting Chris and also his fellow club members in other Lion activities. Should you require a wheelchair, or know somebody who does, Chris Mackie can be contacted on 01752 816461.

Lions Organise Walk at Mt. Edgcumbe Last month the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions organised the annual sponsored family walk at Mt. Edgcumbe Park.

Among others, the Girl Guides and Brownies took part in the annual walk in order to raise money for their units. Ten girls between the ages of six and 14 as well as their four leaders (ages unspecified!) and a host of parents completed the walk as part of the Torpoint and Mount Edgcumbe Girlguiding District.

“We often take part in the annual walk to raise money for our units,” explained Brownie and Guide Leader Karen Evans. “This year however we are raising money to support the recovery of one of our members who has been receiving treatment for leukaemia. As the daughter of one of our Guide Leaders, both mother and daughter have supported Girlguiding for many years and have been regulars at the Lions New Year Dip. As a District, we felt we would like to reward their services and provide a well-deserved weekend break.”

If you would like to make a contribution, please contact the Girlguiding website.

The Lions Summer Fair The annual Lions Summer Fair will take place on the July 15 at Torpoint Community College. There is still time for organisations or businesses to rent a pitch - for details contact Lion Julie on 01752 816427.

There will be stalls, arena events, tea tent and other static displays so come along and not only have lots of fun, but support the Lions in raising funds for local causes. Events open at midday.

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Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions at the registration point

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‘Report It’ to the Council

Residents living in Torpoint and the rest of the Rame Peninsula can now report various issues to Cornwall Council via a ‘Report It’ page on the council’s website.

Issues include: housing, environment, community, as well as anti-social behaviour, fly tipping, graffiti, dog fouling and various road issues, such pot holes.

The website can be found at www.cornwall.gov.uk/report-it

Open air cinema at Mount Edgcumbe Film buffs will be able to enjoy movies in the great outdoors with open air cinema this August.

Plymouth Arts Centre is screening popular films at three venues, including Mount Edgcumbe on August 18 and 19.

Popular movie Grease will be shown on August 18 with its infectious songs and dancing full of fun. The following evening, August 19 the featured film will be Rogue One, which draws deep on Star Wars mythology while breaking new narrative and aesthetic ground.

Doors and bar open from 8pm with the films starting at 9.15pm. Tickets are

£8 (please bring your own chair). VIP tickets for £17 include a chair in the VIP area, blanket and a glass of prosecco.

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Message from the Mayor of Torpoint I wish to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those who may not know me personally.

My name is Councillor Lambert Keise and I have resided in Torpoint with my wife Maureen for over 30 years. Our two children Alicia and Lambert jnr (LJ) were raised in Torpoint and still live locally to this wonderful town.

I now have the privilege and honour of being your Mayor for the civic year 2017/18 and with the help and commitment of my fellow councillors will endeavour to deliver where possible.

I am pleased to announce the town council is almost back to full strength with our four new members: Councillors Roz Baker, Luke Clarkson, Lisa Hocking and Sara Ryder. I am sure with their enthusiasm and local knowledge they will be an asset to the town and council.

It is with sadness that we say goodbye to Mike Pearn MBE and Cornwall Councillor John Crago who between them have served Torpoint Town Council for over 60 years. I wish them all the best for the future.

Congratulations to our two new Cornwall

Councillors John Crago and Gary Davis who will be fighting our corner at county level to make the town heard in County Hall.

With the help of this fantastic team and the support of our Town Clerk Chris Harris, Deputy Town Clerk Milly Southworth and caretaking/cleaning personnel we will endeavour to make Torpoint a better place to live.

Please also do not forget to make yourselves heard, Please feel free to contact me and the council via any of the following means you find favourable: via post to 1-3 Buller Road, Torpoint PL11 2LD; email admin@torpointtowncouncil.gov. uk; telephone (01752) 814885, council web page www.torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk; and our 7.15pm Council meetings, held the third Thursday of each month in the Committee Room, at the Council Chambers, York Road.

For future Council meetings Open Forum will commence at 7pm, this has changed from being at the end to the beginning of the council meeting. Until next month.

Nuclear safety leaflets distributed People living in and around Devonport Dockyard are being given important safety information on what to do in the event of a nuclear emergency.

Homes and business that fall within the official public information zone are being sent a booklet which provides information about radiation, together with instructions to follow in the event of a nuclear accident.

If there is a nuclear emergency, people could be exposed to gamma and beta radiation. In some circumstances radioactive material could escape from the Devonport Site and affect areas close to, or downwind of it. The booklets, which are updated once every three years to comply with Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations, tell the public what to do in the very unlikely event that this happens.

The new booklet, which has been produced in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence, who own the Devonport Royal Dockyard and the Dockyard Port of Plymouth, has been delivered to over

16,000 homes on both sides of the River Tamar.

Councillor Sue James, Cornwall Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Public Protection, said “Safety of the public is our number one priority and no matter how unlikely an incident might be, we need to make sure that people living in and around Devonport, know what they need to do in the event of an emergency.

“All of the emergency services and local

authorities have been involved in the development of the emergency plan and this information leaflet.”

Members of the public who live in and around the dockyard area are also being invited to sign up to a free emergency notification system.

This means that in the event of an emergency, those registered would automatically receive information via their landline or mobile at their home or business.

“It is important to be prepared and I would encourage everyone who receives a copy of this booklet to make sure they read it carefully,” said Sue James.

“I would also invite them to take advantage of the free notification system to ensure that they are contacted immediately in the event of an emergency situation.”

The existing REPPIR emergency plan for the Devonport site can be found at www.plymouth.gov.uk/emergencies/ regulatedhazardoussites/ devonportoffsiteemergencyplan

Foraging walks Millbrook-based Family Foraging Kitchen will be organising a walks in July and September.

The first takes place on Saturday July 29 and the second on September 30 and will involve an edible hedgerow walk and interactive wild cookery demonstration at Maker Heights. Cost is £20 for adults, with children going free.

Meanwhile, Vix Hill-Ryder, founder of the social enterprise, will be at the Beautiful Days Festival at Escot Park near Exeter in August giving wild food talks and cookery classes.

The event takes place over the weekend of August 18, 19 and 20. She will be giving two talks on the Friday when she will be looking at what wild plants are in season and ideas on how to make an easy wild family meal.

Her two talks on Satuday will be on ‘The Hedgerow Medicine Cabinet’ with tips on the great healers of the late summer season. Her weekend activities conclude on the Sunday with two hedgerow cookery demonstrations and tastings.

For more information visit www.familyforagingkitchen.co.uk

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The animals just keep coming at Torcare. The Nursing Centre and Port Rouge enjoyed a variety of feathered, furry and reptilian animals during a visit from Hendra Farm & Talons.

Those who wanted to enjoyed kisses and cuddles from rabbits, rats, a monitor lizard, pygmy hedgehog, a beautiful barn owl and even a Royal python, which caused some consternation with some of the staff!

The keepers were able to walk around the homes and those who were unable to join the fun in the lounges were able to have one to one cuddles with the animals in their rooms, which was great.

Meanwhile at Port Rouge, the second batch of chicks were making their entrance, hatching from the incubator. We have hatched some pretty little chicks in a variety of colours and have christened them Cynthia, John and Pat. Once again residents, staff and families at Port Rouge have acted as surrogate mums to the chicks which are thriving.

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Julie Green with some of her canine friends

Find out more about the benefits of canine massage therapy Dog owners in South East Cornwall can find out how massage and other forms of therapy can help their beloved pets with a range of ailments.

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by Julie Green, proprietor of Dog House Massage Therapy in Seaton in July, The at home event is taking place from Friday July 21 to Sunday July 23 between 10am and 4pm where visitors can pop along for an informal chat or can book their dog in for a free muscular health check.

Julie, who relocated Dog House Massage Therapy from the Home counties to Cornwall last year, practices full-time canine massage alongside Reiki, canine reflexology and acupressure for dogs.

It is believed to be the only canine massage service of its kind in South East Cornwall. “We moved in October last year, but have recently relaunched the service here in South East Cornwall,” said Julie.

She can help with arthritic dogs, post operative treatment, orthopaedic issues, sustained injuries, support and resolve issues in the muscular

system. Pets, agility, obedience, show and support dogs can all benefit from treatment.

Julie said: “Canine massage is a non-invasive holistic and natural treatment which will help dogs both psychologically and physiologically.

It can benefit specific health issues in dogs, increasing the general health and fitness in dogs of all ages, as well as prolonging a dog’s quality of life.

It can relieve pain, allow the joints more flexibility and increase the range of movement and motion, improve physical and emotional welfare, as well as benefitting the immune system.

“It is not an alternative to veterinary treatment, but by working alongside other treatments can speed up recovery rates.”

Julie said that her home is near the beach at Seaton and will be signposted over the weekend.

For more information call Julie on 07931 365162, while full details about the service she offers can be found on the website at www.doghousecaninemassage therapy.co.uk

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‘Twenty Nine - Let’s Go’ was the divisional motto of the 29th Infantry Division from the USA, who were stationed at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park during the Second World War. On June 6 1944 they left from Barn Pool Beach at Mount Edgcumbe bound for the D Day landings at Omaha Beach.

Chris Burton, Mount Edgcumbe’s estate manager and his team decided that it was time to place a ‘memorial’ to this division, many of whom gave their lives in this and subsequent operations.

The memorial takes the form of an interpretation panel on Barn Pool Beach itself where visitors are now able to learn about this often overlooked piece of history.

Rather than just unveil the boards, a full dedication event was organised.

Members of the Plymouth based 1 Assault Group Royal Marines arrived in style in landing crafts and took their places for the ceremony.

In an address by Lieutenant Colonel Neil Wraith about the 29th Infantry he said: “They boarded their ships for what Eisenhower described as ‘the great crusade.’ I have shared that sense of anxiety, excitement and purpose that

precedes a live operation - but that is where my shared experience ends.

“The next step onto land that the men who left this shoreline took, was onto the Normandy beach codenamed Omaha. What they experienced that day is something no-one who wasn’t there can imagine and it is rightly etched in history. As an amphibious soldier, I can only read of their actions with awe, the deepest of respect and heartfelt admiration.”

Reverend Michael Brown of Maker with Rame, led the Dedication, prayers and a minute’s silence, which was started and ended with the firing of a Howitzer.

Apart from the military, several reenactors attended the event, together with members of the public. Roger Jerram and Danny Jerram-Smith, who described themselves as collectors, had journeyed from Camelford to bring their Howitzer along. A short reception followed in the Orangery.

The information board is likely to be a big attraction at the Mount Edgcumbe At War event on September 2 and 3. Organised by the Military Vehicle Trust the weekend includes MVT members, Sealed Knot, and The 1940s Roadshow.

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Above: Lt Col Neil Wraith speaking at the memorial ceremo check out the special interpretation panel at Barn Pool Beac

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25th Singathon raises over £1000 for charity The Torpoint Lady Singers held their 25th 12-hour Annual Singathon in what is also their 30th Anniversary Year at Cornerstone Church, Torpoint in June.

The charity supported at this Singathon is the YMCA (Torpoint Onside) a fun and inclusive club open to any young person up to the age of 30 who wants to develop their interests, skills, health and confidence through sport; this includes disabled children.

The Strollercise helps young mums to regain fitness and to help those suffering from pre-natal and post natal depression.

Cornerstsone Church was beautifully decorated with flowers, bunting, balloons, in the choir colours of yellow and black, doors wide open to allow a breeze through on what was scheduled to be one of the hottest days.

The Mayor of Torpoint, Lambert Keise accompanied by his wife Mayoress Maureen Keise opened the Singathon on the dot of 9am and promised to return at 9 pm.

Chris Trethewey, chairperson, thanked Hilda Sims, vice-chair and fund-raising chairperson and her committee for the hard work and organisation of this event.

Accompanist Sue Westwell and musical director Sylvia Fraser were thanked for their ten hour stint on the day. Dave Mashford, John Stubberfield and Elaine Searle were also thanked for playing piano and guitar

during the day. Betty Begbie and her Ferryboaters were also thanked for their hour’s contribution singing songs from the shows.

Lyn Murray’s herculean efforts provided comic relief with her many props and accessories. Thanks also to Bernie for providing a delicious buffet lunch.

Hilda thanked those who collected on the Torpoint Ferry and outside Sainsbury’s. Ben West and Tom Payne from the YMCA were among those who collected on the Ferry.

Jason Richards, sports development officer was in attendance as were Katie Singleton, supervisor fitness instructor.

Karl Curtis, the YMCA Torpoint Centre Manager thanked everyone involved at the conclusion of the Singathon.

The Mayor closed the event at 9pm as he promised, leading to poppers being pulled and celebrations starting. A total o £1000 was raised on the day with sponsorship money still to come in.

Local traders were thanked for their contribution to the Raffle. we are very grateful to them. Many thanks go to the Cornerstone Ladies who helped at the coffee morning which enabled more choir members to take part in the singing.

Last but not least thanks to all the stalwart choir members who were there for 12 hours. Aches and pains had to be forgotten by Monday as Sylvia called a choir practice, which begged the question: will there be any voices left?

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Ideal Homes celebrate fourth anniversary Torpoint-based estate agency Ideal Homes is celebrating its fourth anniversary.

Directors Craig Horner and Stuart Nicholls thanked the residents of Torpoint and surrounding area for their continued support and reminisced about the past four years, recalling that it has been a very challenging but an immensely enjoyable experience.

“We started in a ‘broom cupboard’ of an office with one desk and a phone. Now we have the best spot in town and six experienced staff selling and renting houses on a daily basis,” said Craig.

Ideal Homes and Ideal Lettings pride themselves on ‘giving the best service, for the best possible price’ and that has been their focus from the outset.

“We are always looking to improve that level of service, whether it be upgrading our website, our brand commitment to the nation’s biggest property hub, ‘Rightmove’ or investing in the latest window displays.

This is to ensure all our clients receive the maximum exposure for their home,” said Stuart Ideal Homes have successfully built their business whilst navigating their clients through a tough number of years. The end of the recession, Brexit, the Scottish referendum and now another General Election. They maintain that this is possible due to their original mantra – to provide a great service at a great price.

Open 8am till 8pm, seven days a week and hosting a catalogue of ‘ready buyers’ on their books, Ideal homes support Link2U, the Torpoint Advertiser and list all their properties on the biggest property portals: Rightmove, Zoopla and Primelocation.

Although their commitment is assured, here are a few simple hints and tips they have compiled for homeowners to follow when selling their biggest asset: 1. Curb that appeal A lot of buyers will now do a ‘drive-by’ or use Google Street View before viewing your home, so it is imperative that it looks good from the outside! Trim bushes, cut the grass, (both back and front) and weed the driveway. These are all great inexpensive ways to improve the initial look of your home. Painting the garage/front door, hanging some flower baskets and removing the family hatchback are only going to help,

Members of the Ideal Homes team both for the photos and for the viewings.

This will help present your home to its very best.

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Not a necessity! We prefer the smell of fresh paint and relayed carpet. Replacing worn carpet with new and brightening up areas with a lick of paint will make all the difference. Adding flowers can be an affordable way of lightening the home however, spending hundreds to improve or fix those odd things could realise you thousands in your eventual sale price.

3. Pets A dog is a man’s best friend! Chances are that your buyer will be a dog lover, however, it is prudent to attempt, where possible to eliminate signs of that extra member of the family. Whether it be a Bearded Dragon or the faithful Golden Retriever any signs will over personalise your home. By eradicating smells, removing beds and cages, feeding bowls and the personality themselves will positively exhibit your home to all of the buying market.

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Diary Dates July 15 - Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions Club Fete Community College Grounds.

July 22 and 23 – Great British Festival at Mount Edgcumbe. A celebration of all things British with vintage, artisan & food stalls, music, dancing, performances, workshops, circus acts, children’s entertainment and lots more! Entry £3.50 (includes entry to the house) Under 12s free 10am5pm August 6 - Classic Car Show at Mt Edgcumbe Sept 1 - Military Vehicles Weekend at Mt Edgcumbe Aug 12 and 13 - Cornwall PetFest at Mt Edgcumbe.

Over 30 stalls selling pet related products and services, as well as loads of entertainment in the form of ‘have a go’ agility courses, a dog show, animal related workshops for the kids, entertainment, behaviourist workshops, grooming demos, a Pet’s Got Talent competition, a dog walk, first aid workshops and plenty of refreshments to keep you going! Details www.missivyevents.co.uk Sept 22- 24 - Flower Festival and 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Cornerstone Church 10am to 5pm. Also on Saturday morning coffee; Saturday a free afternoon tea at 4.30pm- 5.45pm; followed by favourite hymns sung by all present.

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Torpoint Wives met in May at Cornerstone Church, where Eve Oates welcomed the speaker Mrs Lorna Grainger who gave a talk on ‘A Women’s World’ with humorous poems and stories.

Against a background of the news of the terror attack on Westminster Bridge and the Manchester concert, her humorous poems and stories provided some light relief from the horrendous stories of the tragedies enfolding the country.

We laughed at some of the things our mothers used to say to us, we appreciated the countless pills needed as we get older, the Jumble sales of old , when the doors opened there was inevitably a stampede to get the best bargains on the stalls, the ‘human’ Sat-navs in cars, senior citizens, Lorna encouraged us to remember years ago and we could have listened to her for a lot longer.

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Proud fathers welcome sons into Royal Navy It’s a case of like father, like son, for two Royal Navy Warrant Officers (WO) from Plymouth who have proudly welcomed their sons into the Service.

WO1 Andy Welch and WO1 Kevan ‘Jan’ Stoddard are both Seaman Specialists by trade and are currently based in Plymouth working on the staff of Flag Officer Sea Training. Their sons, Able Rate (AB) Jack Welch and AB Ben Stoddard are currently under training at the Royal Naval School of Seamanship based at HMS Raleigh.

WO1 Welch joined the Royal Navy in 1988 and has served on eight warships and ashore in Plymouth, Portsmouth and the Falkland Islands. He saw action early on his career while serving on board HMS Brilliant during the liberation of Kuwait.

AB Welch joined the Royal Navy last October. The 21-year-old attended Ridgeway School and is currently undergoing his specialist training.

Father and son share a love of rugby.

AB Welch has recently been selected for the Royal Navy rugby sevens squad.

AB Welch said: “I joined the Royal Navy because I wanted to travel and for the career. Plus dad’s had a good career and I’ve grown up with that. I did my initial training here at Raleigh and then went to HMS Collingwood for five months learning the tactical side of the branch and now I’m back here learning the seamanship side, driving boats, which is brilliant.”

While WO1 Welch is proud and delighted that his son has chosen the same trade as him, he thinks his son may not have it easy. He joked: “It’s a bit difficult for him because I’m a hard act to follow, but he’s done really well with the first part of his training.

“He seems a lot more confident in himself, very content and happy in what he’s doing. He’s getting that bit of Navy swagger now, which I’m glad to see. He seems very keen to promoted, which is a good thing, so I hope he does well when he gets to his ship.

“I’d be delighted to serve with him at sea, but I don’t know if we are going to have that chance, but you never say

never. I’ve had a good career for 30 years so I hope it’s the same for him and he gets the same enjoyment as I have.”

WO Stoddard began his Naval career in 1982 and is a former pupil of Kelly College, near Tavistock. He has served on a range of patrol ships, frigates, survey vessels and also on one of the Royal Navy’s large amphibious ship.

WO Stoddard’s last appointment at sea was as the Executive Warrant Officer of HMS Monmouth.

AB Stoddard, aged 26, is a former pupil of Plymouth College. He joined the Royal Navy in February this year and has just started his professional training to qualify as a Hydrographic and Meteorology (HM) specialist.

AB Stoddard spent time with his father on board ships during his childhood and credits that as his inspiration for joining the Royal Navy.

His grand-fathers were also part of the Naval Service. One was a Royal Marine and the other was in the Royal Navy.

AB Stoddard said: “When I was looking at the Navy I asked my dad for advice and he said if he was to join again he would join as a HM. I’d never heard of it, so I looked into it and thought it was really interesting. It’s going well at the moment. I’m in week three of four of seamanship training and I’m enjoying that. Then I move over to HMS Drake for six weeks for my trade training.”

Now coming to the end of his Service career WO1 Stoddard said: “I’m immensely proud of Ben. At his basic training passing-out-parade it was a real heart moment to see him and the rest of his class passing out. It has been a long journey for him to get into the Navy and reach this point.

“Ben’s always worked since leaving school and university, but it’s never been a career move. I’m happy for him and his girlfriend; they now have their own house and he’s got a career behind him. I hope he does as long in the Navy as I have. I’ve got a year left, and wouldn’t have had my life any other way.”

Portsmouth couple crowned as Cornish Smite Champions Portsmouth couple Peter and Carole Parry were the triumphant victors at this year’s Cornish Smite Championships held on the village green in Calstock.

Smite is similar to lawn skittles, but with a baton, rather than a ball.

A total of 68 ‘smiters’ from across the region battled it out for the coveted title of Cornish champions during a sun blessed Bank Holiday Monday in the normally quiet village of Calstock.

Smite is similar to skittles, but played on grass with a cylindrical piece of wood which is thrown underarm to knock down wooden pegs with the aim of reaching a score of exactly 50 to win.

It is a sport which has been growing in popularity in recent years and even has its own world championships.

Peter and Carole won their opening group round before going on to beat Freddie and Dan in the quarter finals.

In the semi-finals they were drawn against Plympton smiting duo Andrew Hill and Deborah Vertessy who they duly dispatched to clinch their place in the finals.

In the climax to the championships their opponents were the West Cornwall pairing of brothers Peter and Matt Newing who had reached the finals with impressive play against the competition in their half of the draw.

In a dramatic last throw Helen need six for her and Peter to take the title,

which she expertly did by cleanly knocking down the six peg which was positioned out wide by itself.

Although the winning pair came from Cornwall they can claim local links by being part of the Trenant Camp Site Smiters.

All eyes are now set on St Neot in Cornwall which will be the venue for the World Smite Championships in August.

Peter and Carole Parry

Fathers with their sons, who are following in their footsteps

WRENS on parade to mark 100th anniversary Former members of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) have joined the recruits at HMS Raleigh on parade to mark the 100th anniversary of the formation of their Service.

Nearly 40 blue-badge WRNS accepted the invitation to take a trip down memory lane by spending the day at the establishment. The highlight of the event saw the former WRNS perform a march-pass during the passing-out-parade ceremony for the latest group of recruits, who were marking the completion of their initial training.

Flag Officer Sea Training, Rear Admiral John Clink, took the salute, while his wife, Jacqueline, a former WRNS Officer, led the WRNS platoon.

HMS Raleigh was the home of initial naval training for Wrens, as they were affectionately known, from 1981 until training for men and women was amalgamated in 1990.

Chrys Frowde, from Plymouth, was one of the instructors at Dauntless Squadron, as the Wrens training squadron was known, in the 1980s. She said: “I remember the fun and the camaraderie.

Training appears to be much different. It’s lovely being here and it reminds you how proud you were to be a Wren.”

Patricia Keyaerts joined the WRNS in 1952. The 85-year-old from Plymouth was sent to Scotland after her basic training and remembers marching through three Scottish towns on Coronation Day. She left the WRNS in 1955 and went on to join the Naval Reservist Unit, HMS Vivid, in 1957 until 1980.

Patricia said: “My husband was an instructor here in the 1960s, so to come back and see the boys and girls pass out brings back some lovely memories.”

The ladies were welcomed to the Naval Base, in Torpoint, by Capt Ellie Ablett, the Commanding Officer, who read out a letter from Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal, the patron of WRNS 100.

The ladies were also treated to a performance by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth, which included the specially commissioned WRNS100 march and ‘Hello Dolly’, the tune played to welcome the first 50 Wrens as

Former WRNS attending the event at HMS Raleigh to mark WRNS100

The former WRNS led by Mrs Jacqueline Clink march pass the inspecting officer Rear Admiral John Clink, Flag Officer Sea Training they reported for training in 1981.

HMS Raleigh’s event was one of a number being held this year to commemorate the formation of the WRNS in 1917.

Commander Rosie Wilson, a former WRNS training officer at HMS Raleigh in the 1980s, is the Chairman of the WRNS100 Project Group. She said: “One of the things we are pleased about is that so many Naval establishments have got involved by hosting events to celebrate WRNS100, which is marvellous because the next generation is finding out about the WRNS. We were the fore-runners of women in the Navy today.

Seeing these young people here at HMS Raleigh is marvellous for us. They are fantastic.”

The event was organised by Warrant Officer Jen Morton, who joined the Service as a Wren and is now in charge of Writers’ specialist training. She was assisted in hosting the event by a class of trainee Writers.

Trainee Writer Brittany Walker, aged 23 from Norfolk, said: “It’s

been nice hearing the ladies’ stories of how things were in their day. Their initial training was different compared to what we have to do, particularly the physical element.”

The WRNS was formed in 1917 as the Royal Navy faced a deteriorating manpower situation as a result of the First World War. It was decided that women should fulfil some of the shore jobs in a supporting role, freeing up men to go to sea. The original WRNS were employed in domestic or clerical jobs, but as the manpower shortages continued they took on other jobs such as sail-making, driving and maintaining aircraft.

During World War Two the competition to join the WRNS was very strong. Again women played their part so that the men could go to sea, but their role increased to include radio operators and even boat crew. The WRNS was permanently established in 1949 and women became an integral part of the Royal Navy.

The WRNS was formally disbanded on 1 November 1993 when 4,535 women transferred fully into the Royal Navy. Their supporting role had come to a proud end.

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It was a day of mixed emotions for the staff of Pidgen & Son Funeral Directors when Brian Weeks announced his retirement following 17 years of faithful service.

He joined the family business in June 2001 when David Pidgen owned the company and latterly when the firm was taken over by its current owners Walter C Parson Ltd. Brian’s main role in recent years has been to drive the Hearse, a duty which he has performed in a quiet, diligent and effective manner.

He has been a wonderful employee and a credit to the company for so many years, but for him now is the right time to spend with his family and friends. We wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement.

Children take part in flag blessing ceremony Children from Torpoint Nursery and Infant School attended the service at St James Church where the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Royal British Legion’s standard was blessed.

The children were excited to be part of a ceremony which also saw the initial dedication and blessing of their new, infant school sized MKC Heroes Standard.

The local and national MKC standards were also present at the event.

MKC Heroes is a unique ‘student voice’ group originally formed in Plymouth for the support of service children and young people.

Members of the Military Kids Club (MKC) Heroes are ambassadors and young advocates for Service families.

Following the church service the children joined the Royal British Legion to parade through Torpoint.

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By Roy Bright, Chairman of Churches Together in Torpoint and District

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Tail wagging in heaven...

Years ago, when I was already a Christian I heard various church leaders using the phrase, ‘the Good News about Jesus Christ.’

I wasn’t sure what it meant and I remember I thought I’d seem stupid if I asked. The fact is that religious terminologies can confuse people.

Some Christians make public pronouncement about ‘being saved’ or ‘born again’. The latter phrase is now much devalued and appears to refer to a particular sort of extreme Christian. Most people do not like to be on the receiving end of such pronouncements, however well meant. It is threatening to feel left out, disconcerting to be unsure what the terms mean, and irritating to encounter absolute certainty.

In Luke’s Gospel (chapter 15) there are three stories of lost and found – a lost coin, a lost sheep and a lost son (the prodigal son). After the stories we read that there was more joy in heaven over one sinner who repented than the ninety-nine who needed no repentance.

The word repentance means a change of heart

or of a turning to go or act in a different way. A more helpful translation might have said the following: ‘There will be more delight in heaven about one person who was selfish or mean who has a change of heart than over ninety-nine people who don’t need one.’

When the Bible Society translators were translating Luke’s Gospel into Eskimo, (I should use the word Inuit) they found that there was no word for ‘joy’ in the Inuit language. They solved the problem by noting that husky dogs looked joyful and full of life when they wagged their tails and so they wrote in Inuit the following: “There will be more wagging of tails in heaven over one person who comes back to God….”

I like that phrase ‘tail wagging in heaven.’

Oh, and by the way the Good News of Jesus Christ isn’t complicated either. Jesus, by words and action, showed us all what the Kingdom of Heaven is like, and by his life and death has restored people’s relationship with God.

The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of Churches Together in Torpoint

Loneliness and plastic soup will be basis of campaigns MAKER WITH RAME

The June meeting started with a report from Sue Hillman from Wilcove WI who was a delegate at the annual meeting of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes held recently in Liverpool.

Sue said that with 5000 ladies in attendance, the singing of Jerusalem was very moving.

After the greeting from the Mayor of Liverpool, the resolutions were discussed - the first focusing on loneliness and the second on the dangers of plastic waste in the oceans, known as plastic soup. The majority of the votes went in favour of plastic soup, but both alleviating loneliness and plastic soup will form the basis of national campaigns in the year ahead.

The annual meeting’s proceedings were then followed by two guest speakers: Joe Farley from Green and Blacks organic chocolate on her work with poor communities and getting young people into work and Judy Dent from Countdown on the making of words and how the English language is getting harder.

The AGM finished with singing and dancing to music from the Beatles.

There were then reports from four of our own members, Carole, Sue, Ann and Sarah on various trips they have made since the last meeting.

Guest speaker at the meeting was Vivienne Benjamin who gave an interesting talk on Circle Dance and its origins. She started with snippets of different styles of music from around the world and explained how dancing in a circle helps make a group into a community.

There are examples of pottery figures dancing in circles dating back to 1500 BC possibly from religious shrines. Although there is not much community dancing in this country it is still popular in som

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May and June saw frantic activity amongst members of Wilcove WI as we prepared our entry, entitled ‘Home Sweet Home’, for the Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes competition at the Royal Cornwall Show.

As last year, we didn’t win but we did present an entry we were proud of which represented a lot of hard work. As usual, there are plenty of lessons to be learnt from the feedback and hopefully our entry next year will be better because of this.

However, during the process of putting the competition entry together we learnt that the members of Wilcove WI enjoy learning new skills and developing existing ones; that they are creative and enthusiastic; and that they can work as a team for a common goal – at least one third of our membership contributed significantly towards the final entry and we are very grateful for and proud of this level of support.

The speaker for the June meeting was Joe Plant, who provided a fascinating talk about the history of his family as described in his book ‘The adventures of a soldier’s wife: 1915-1974’.

The book is based on the memoires of Joe’s mother, Pte Sarah Kathleen Cunningham and the story moves between Ireland, India and the UK as she enlists in the army and then follows her army husband on postings across the world.

In Joe’s talk there was only time to describe the highlights of her unusual and interesting life, but he did so with respect and humour.

We also received a lively report from our representative who attended the national WI annual meeting in Liverpool in June. Two significant resolutions were passed by members at this meeting, which will form the basis for national campaigns during this year: to work with other agencies to identify and alleviate loneliness; and to campaign for research and development of innovative solutions to stop the accumulation of microplastic fibres in the oceans.

The next meeting will include a talk

by Sheron King entitled ‘Thinking and making with found objects’. As usual visitors are welcome to attend the meeting, which will be held on Tuesday July 18 in Cove Hall, Wilcove, starting at The WI national annual meeting Photo courtesy of Liverpool Echo 7.30 pm.

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Gas safe registered

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www.peninsulaplumbing.co.uk Email: penplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

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Tel: (01752) 814024

14 KEMPTON TCE TORPOINT CORNWALL PL11 2DQ

GEORGE BROWN

Phil Kinsman

Home Improvements

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Interior/exterior works carried out to high standards.

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Block Paving, Patios, Brickwork, Rendering & Plastering, Fencing Competitive Prices • Free Quotes Kitchen Specialist 01752Fitting 823109 Qualified Electrician 07790 123954 PAT Testing

T: 01752 815320

M: 07939 850953 Phone: 01752 815320 Mob: 07939 850953 E: alanbrisley@gmail.com E-mail: alanbrisley@gmail.com

A friendly and professional service for all of your home improvement needs including: Kitchen Fitting, Electrics, Plumbing, Tiling and decorating, Maintenance and landscaping, Kitchen FittingExternal Specialist Fencing, Guttering and fascia’s, Pressure Washing Qualified Electrician PAT Testing Free Estimates

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• Extensions • Conversions All Domestic & Commercial

195164 MIKE BURGESS 01579 347077 or 07773 334285

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2 Carbeile Road, Torpoint, PL11 2EA Tel 01752 812936

torpointbuildersmerchants@hotmail.com

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Call for a free estimate 01752 814897 or 07890 296620 info@robslandscapes.co.uk • www.robslandscapes.co.uk

Work Considered

• Planning and Building Phone: 01752 815320 Mob:

07939 850953

E-mail: alanbrisley@gmail.com Regulation drawings

• Free initial consultation

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Kitchen Fitting Specialist Qualified Electrician PAT Testing

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Torpoint

£140,000

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£400,000

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• Communal Gdns

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• No Chain

• Lawned Garden

Refurbished

• Three Bedrooms

• Generous Kitchen

£57,500

• Three Bedroom • Garage • Generous Garden

• Three/Four Bedroom

• Parking

Torpoint

• Close to

Amenities

Torpoint

£200,000

• Three Bedrooms • Conservatory • Parking

• Village Location • Garage • Garden • Views

• Four Piece Bathroom

• No Chain £182,500

St John

£240,000+

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Torpoint

• Detached • Gardens • Dbl Garage • No Chain

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Torpoint

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• Four Bedrooms • Semi-detached • Conservatory

£198,000

Torpoint

• Garden • Parking • No Chain £220,000+

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• Mid Terraced House

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• Three Bedrooms

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• Two Receptions

• Cottage Style Gas Burner

• Family Bathroom

Torpoint

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£750 pcm • Inclusive of Utility Bills • Double Room

Antony

£565 pcm

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• Semi-detached House • Four Double Bedrooms

• Kitchen Diner

• Furnished

• Downstairs W/C

Affordable fees No VAT - lettings 7 days a week contactable 8 til 8 Prominent high street display

• Three Bedrooms • River Views • Sun Room • Dual Aspect Good Size Lounge

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Torpoint

£1,150 pcm

£650 pcm • Top Floor Flat • Two Double Bedrooms • Open Plan Living

• Good Size Lounge

• Communal Kitchen

£450 pcm

• First Floor Flat

• Outside Space with Views

• Shared Lounge Diner

Millbrook

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• Ground Floor Apartment

• Sufficient Storage • Elevated Views

Liskeard

£495 pcm

1 Fore Street

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