St Ives Local, May 2020

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MAY 2020 | ISSUE 31

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VE Day in St Ives An interview with chef Ben Prior Lockdown business guide

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o a very special edition of St Ives Local. We’d normally be preparing for our June/July issue now – but the pandemic has put paid to us getting a physical magazine out, so we’ve gone online and virtual instead. And because there’s so much going on in the community right now – albeit at a safe social distance – we thought we’d produce an extra issue for May. Had it not been for coronavirus, this would have been a time for national and local celebrations of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Sadly, all events marking the occasion have had to be postponed – but in our centre pages, you can read about the what it was like to be in St Ives on 8th May 1945.

As May would also have seen the annual Food and Drink Festival, there’s a bit of a foodie theme to this issue.

We’ve caught up with chef Ben Prior (pictured above), who was due to open his new restaurant in St Ives now, and take a look at the brilliant work of the St Ives Community Food Share group. There’s also an update from the St Ives September Festival team (fingers crossed for that event!), and a guide to which businesses are remaining open, in association with St Ives BID, and building on sterling work by Cllr Linda Taylor to get printed information out to all local households. Please support our advertisers – even though some of them are currently closed or offering a restricted service, they’ll be delighted to receive your custom when they’re fully back in business. Our cover this month features St Ives fisherman Stuart Clary-Brom with a fresh catch, photographed by the photographer and St Ives lifeboat launcher John Chard. John’s 2021 calendar is now available – you can order via his new website john-chard-images.co.uk We’re planning another online issue for June – watch our website, stiveslocal.uk, and social media for latest news on our publications. See you then!

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Local News New St Ives Town Clerk appointed The Mayor of St Ives, Cllr Tony Harris, has announced that the new Town Clerk will be Louise Dwelly.

He said: “Louise has been the interim Town Clerk for five months, doing an excellent job and providing real stability for the council. It is essential that she continues the work she has started to put the council on a stable footing and address some of the challenging issues that the council is dealing with, now and in the future. We feel Louise is the best person to do this job.”

Cllr Harris added: “I am excited to continue to work with Louise, who has the skills and record of achievement we believe are critical to lead the council. We are all excited to see where Louise’s leadership will take the council in the coming months and years.”

Mrs Dwelly takes up her new role on 4th May, and was appointed following a competitive process. She said: “I am honoured to have been appointed as the St Ives Town Clerk. It is a privilege to continue to be part of an organisation that delivers high-quality services and has dedicated staff who are passionate about their work.

voluntary organisations, and visitors. I will continue to serve the council by enabling colleagues and councillors to make a real difference.”

Couple drove from Surrey to St Ives

Police have fined a couple who drove from Surrey to St Ives ‘to relieve exam pressure’.

The couple, in their 20s, were given a stern warning by police and fined £60 for flouting coronavirus travel rules.

Twitter, has not been kind to the pair. “Don’t bother coming back, we don’t need people like you visiting us,” said one local. “Well done again to D&C Police,” said another. “Please continue issuing penalties until these idiots get the message.” © Penzance Police

“We are a forward-looking council, striving to make a positive impact to our residents, businesses,

Liz’s Quizzes: From the pub to the sofa She’s been prevented from doing her usual pub quizzes, but Liz Noall has now taken them online and, in the process, raised more than £1,400 for a variety of charities, both local and national.

As news of the virtual quizzes gathers pace, not just in St Ives but further afield, too, Liz was interviewed by James Churchfield on BBC Radio Cornwall’s Breakfast Show.

She explained how she was always looking for inspiration for new subjects for her quizzes. “I never switch off from it,” said Liz. “I’m always on the lookout for questions.

I want to keep it fresh and interesting.” Try one of her quizzes on page 19.

Of the quizzers she used to meet at her weekly get-togethers, she said: “I miss them all.

That’s why I thought of the online quizzes. I love to do quizzes, but I do miss the people.”

Groups to benefit have included Help Them Help Us (a charity supporting frontline NHS workers), Cinnamon Trust, Cancer Research UK, MIND, the Alzheimers Society, Hayward House Hospice, Nottingham, St Ives Community Food Group, and the Wave Project.

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St Ives Library not just about books Every Monday, we host a Lego Club for children and their parents after school.

We meet in the junior library at 3.45pm, and everyone is welcome to come along and make something with our Lego. We love to display the creations the children make in the library. We also have some Duplo for younger children. Come and make some new friends and enjoy creating with Lego together.

We offer a variety of activities, talks and courses.Visit the library for details, or follow us on

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St Ives BID: So heartwarming to see our community come together Helen Tripconey, St Ives Business Improvement District Manager updates us on the work of the BID during lockdown and beyond: This time of year is usually a busy one for St Ives as the streets hum with visitors flocking to our beautiful town. But 2020 is very different, with our entire community feeling the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Shops and businesses in the town are either closed or drastically changing their services, and events, including the hugely popular St Ives Food and Drink Festival, have had to be postponed.

There are many challenges, which we are all working hard to overcome, but it has been so heart-warming to see our wonderful St Ives community coming together to support each other through this pandemic.

From shops adapting to offer vital services for those self-isolating, to the volunteers who are helping to share the latest news and updates with households throughout the parish. Thank you to each and every one of you.

Here at St Ives BID, we have dedicated our time to keeping the community as up to date as possible during this difficult situation. We have shared the latest government information and advice surrounding the pandemic, as well as details of the support available for businesses, employees, and the self-employed including the furlough scheme.

Tips, advice, and resources from organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses have also been shared with businesses in the town, as well as opportunities for free training and a security checklist.

We have also compiled a comprehensive list of all the businesses which are currently open and offering take-away or delivery services. This is a vital resource and one that we know has been welcomed by the public, reaching thousands of people through our Facebook and Twitter pages alone.

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Helen Tripconey (right) with St Ives BID

chairman Alex Ward

We also worked with Cornwall Council, St Ives Town Council, and St Ives Co-op to produce an information leaflet packed with details of local contacts, alongside where to get help and advice on keeping your mind active, and staying connected with friends and family. This leaflet is also being regularly updated on the St Ives BID website.

Thanks to the Royal Mail and a group of wonderful local volunteers, we were able to deliver these leaflets to homes throughout the parish, providing vital information for everyone, especially those without access to the internet.

And, of course, we are looking to the future when we will once again be able to open our doors to locals and visitors alike and welcome everyone back into the town.

Here at BID we will continue to fund schemes to keep St Ives looking its beautiful best, including planting flowers along the beachfront and sprucing up our benches, as well as promoting the fantastic businesses, news, and events that help to make our town the perfect place to live, work and visit.

Stay happy and healthy, we’ll see you again soon.

For all the latest information and advice, visit www.stivesbid.co.uk and our Facebook and Twitter accounts. Call us on 07707 832454 or email helen@stivesbid.co.uk

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Community Food Share: Feeding St Ives In March, St Ives Community Orchard signed up for the Co-op’s Food Share programme, with volunteers collecting the food that the shop was due to throw away every night and giving it away the same evening or the following day.

The initial intention was to combat food waste, and help those battling financially with free food.

Since lockdown, this has very quickly turned into something far more needed by the community, with many people losing their income, having to isolate, and not having their usual support groups.

Everybody is welcome to collect this free food, and many people come and collect it for other people who they are already supporting as they can’t leave home. Social distancing applies for collection.

The group began to discover people who were unable to come to collection days due to self-isolating, shielding, and disability or chronic illness, and are now also doing twice-weekly house deliveries of Co-op food and cooked meals.

Local people have quickly got right behind this initiative.

The Rugby Club committee offered their premises, with a freezer to store food, and chef Dave Sharps is cooking meals. The group is also very grateful to have received a £300 donation from St Ives Community Food, £200 from Councillor Andrew Mitchell, £300 from Cllr Richard Robinson, and £100 from Liz’s Quizzes, as well as other donations from individuals.

Local fisherman Karl La Roche has been supplying mackerel, which has been very popular, and Ruby June’s Indian Kitchen has been providing curry and fish pie.

A local farmer from Trowan has allowed the group to pick the spring greens that were left on the fields after they had been cropped by the

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supermarket. Often, vegetables not good enough for sale are left on the fields to rot. In the past, the farmers used to let the townsfolk come in to pick them and it was called ‘gleaning’. They hope to rekindle this old tradition of free community food much more in the coming months if they can find other willing farmers.

The Food Share group is also working closely with St Ives Covid Coalition network to ensure that efforts are directed most efficiently, and that no resident of St Ives, Carbis Bay, Lelant, and Halsetown goes without essential support if they need it.

This includes a ‘buddy’ system for help collecting food on one of the collection days, and/or with other needs like shopping.

If you are able to offer this group free food, if you are aware of any that may go to waste, if you’d like to donate, or you are needing help and support, please get in touch through the Facebook page St Ives Community Foodshare Group, via www.stivesorchard.co.uk/food/ or email stivesorchard@gmail.com Collections are on the following days, all welcome: Palemon Best Recreational Park, Tuesday 12.30pm, Friday 5.30pm; St Ives Rugby Club, Thursday noon, Saturday 8pm.

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Rosewarne Manor: Supplying healthy food boxes to NHS staff Rosewarne Manor owners Cyril, Gill and Colin Eustice were planning a special celebration this month to mark the 100th Murder Mystery Night they have held at their restaurant. But the coronavirus outbreak meant that the event – due to feature a marquee in the restaurant’s gardens with Prosecco and canapes for guests – had to be postponed. And the Eustice family immediately focused their efforts on a very different project.

Within a day of the start of lockdown, they began working with trade suppliers to put together – on a non-profit basis – fruit, vegetable and provisions boxes for NHS emergency workers and carers.

Twenty-four hours later, the first batch had already been delivered to the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske.

Public donations have enabled Rosewarne Manor to expand the scheme, and as a result, they have also arranged delivery of boxes to other NHS staff in different departments at Treliske, St Michael’s

Hospital and West Cornwall Hospital, including paramedics and cleaners. They have also supplied Camborne Foodbank with portions of soup in sealed bags and prepared pasta meals for children.

Safe collection plans are in place for people picking up from Rosewarne. The boxes are available for £15 for emergency workers, and £20 for others.

More than 50 have now been delivered.

The Eustice family are also encouraging customers to think about life beyond lockdown. “We all need things to look forward to,” says Cyril Eustice. “So if you are planning for an event in the summer, autumn or winter – an anniversary, big birthday, family gathering, business event or wedding – do get in touch.” Deposits are fully refundable if the lockdown continues and an event needs to be postponed – but everyone at Rosewarne Manor is keeping their fingers crossed that that won’t be necessary.

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Interview: Ben Prior at No 27 The Terrace Ben Prior made his name at Ben’s Kitchen, Marazion, winning acclaim from the likes of the Michelin Guide and Observer food critic and broadcaster Jay Rayner. This spring, he was due to open a new restaurant, Ben’s Kitchen at No 27 The Terrace, in St Ives. That opening is now on hold.

However, we caught up with him in lockdown.

Welcome to St Ives! After great success in Marazion, what made you want to bring Ben’s Kitchen here?

I looked at lots of places, but the feeling I got in St Ives was just right. A lot of my loyal customers live or stay in St Ives, and I felt I could bring something a little different to the town to compliment an already thriving food scene.

Who – or what – are your influences in your style of cooking? How would you describe your style?

I’m self-taught and I spend a lot of time reading cookbooks and talking to chef mates, bouncing ideas around. So I guess I’m not trying to emulate a specific style – it’s more about being creative and finding new ways of showcasing our incredible local larder. I never compromise on quality of ingredients and focus on clean and bold flavours served without unnecessary embellishment. One thing which has probably had the biggest influence on my food is the wine I serve with it. I started front of house, so learnt most of what I know about flavour through wine.

What can we expect to see on your new menu?

Like most restaurants, I will be focusing on local seasonal produce. I have an allotment, so to an extent the menus will be led by what I’ve pulled out of the ground that morning. This will be served alongside fish from small day boats, fresh shellfish, and local meat and game. The menu will change daily, so whatever is at its best will feature!

You’re known for championing South African wines.

What drew you to these?

It’s a long story that starts 25 years ago when I

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was unloading containers of South African wines for my boss at the time, who imported it direct. I was given a few bottles to sample, and everything I tried, I loved. I now import direct myself. I travel regularly to the Cape winelands and have built strong relationships with small producers. The immediacy and vibrancy of South African wines – famous for their purity of fruit – works particularly well with my food. I strongly believe that a wine should enhance a dish, not just complement it.

Suppliers are key to a good menu. Tell us about yours.

I have always used local businesses where possible and tried to deal directly with the day boat fishermen and local farms. This should be easier now as I am closer to most of my main suppliers here in St Ives.

Who will be working with you in the kitchen?

It’s a pretty small place, so it’s a tight little team, with chefs working with me around their other jobs. Stuart Cobb and Natasha Osborne are both helping me out; they are superb chefs and I’m very lucky to have their support. Rhys O’Leary has come with me from Marazion to run the front of house.

How do you relax outside of the restaurant?

To be honest, I’m not very good at relaxing! I like to stay busy. Wine and food are as much a part of my downtime as my worktime. I love cooking at home with family and friends and going out to restaurants to see what everyone is up to. We’re so lucky to have such an incredible food scene here in Cornwall – I think recent events will help us appreciate that even more.

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Special care which can transform lives If you have a few hours to spare and a passion for working with disabled children, you could make a world of difference as a Short Break carer.

Arranged through Cornwall Council’s Together for Families, Short Breaks are about giving a little time back to parents with disabled children, letting them take a break from their caring role, or allowing them to focus on other sons and daughters – for a day, a weekend, or maybe just for a couple of hours.

Short Breaks with specially trained and approved carers bring enormous benefits to the child, giving them a new home from home and professional one-to-one care instead of spending time in a specialist unit.

As with extended family members, there might be opportunities for these young people to relax, go riding or swimming, walk the dog, and even learn independent living skills, like shopping or cooking a meal.

Short Breaks are just as rewarding for foster carers, as they get to work closely with the child and their parents. Special relationships develop as a result, which can really help the child to build life skills, become more independent and develop trust.

Sally, a Short Break carer for over seven years, said: “Simply being with disabled children and young people makes Short Breaks so special.

Many of them have a wicked sense of humour, so just being around them is so enjoyable.

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St Ives September Festival: Welcoming Molly home While numerous events up and down the country have had to be cancelled, St Ives September Festival is hanging in and hoping that the 2020 Festival of music and arts will go ahead. With more than four months still to go, there is hopefully time for the restrictions to be lifted and for the Guildhall, which is currently closed until 30 June, to be re-opened.

Everything was building up towards a great 2020 Festival, with very promising early ticket sales, which have obviously Fascinating Aida ground to a trickle since the lockdown. But, although there might have to be some changes this year, the Festival organisers are desperate to press ahead and give the town and its businesses – which have already taken a severe battering – a late-summer two-week boost from 12th to 26th September, if at all possible.

Two more Guildhall attractions have been added to the Festival line-up since the last edition of St Ives Local went to press – Fascinating Aïda and St Ives’ own Molly Hocking, 2019 winner of ITV’s The Voice. Billed as ‘Britain’s greatest cabaret trio’, Fascinating Aïda – consisting of Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman – are back on the road with a brand new show.

They are booked to appear at The Guildhall on Thursday, 24th September, promising that their new show will feature “a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place!”.

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Pol to take centre stage at the September Festival’s main venue.

Molly, who grew up singing, acting and dancing with the award-winning Kidz R Us group at St Ives Theatre, said: “I love St Ives and had wonderful support from people in the town and all over Cornwall on my way to winning The Voice”. Her debut single I’ll Never Love Again went straight to number one on the ITunes chart, and led to her performing at British Summertime in London’s Hyde Park, The Roundhouse Camden, The Britannia and the London Palladium before joining her Voice mentor Olly Murs on his tour at London’s 02. The coronavirus epidemic has already resulted in Molly’s planned live appearance on the semi-final show of this year’s The Voice and the release of her new single postponed – so fingers crossed she makes it to the Guildhall!

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Molly Hocking is ‘really excited’ about her upcoming hometown appearance at The Guildhall on Sunday, 20th September. Four years after performing at a Festival ‘fringe’ event at the nearby Coffee Lounge, she is now heading down Street-an-

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St Ives Farmers’ Market goes online in response to Covid-19 lockdown St Ives Farmers’ Market has launched a new online shop and home delivery service. The initiative will enable residents across the St Ives area to buy most of the local produce that would usually be available at the weekly market.

With the market suspended for the time being, loyal customers have been asking market organisers whether a home delivery service could be provided instead. At the same time, many of the food producers who attend the market every week have found their outlets disappearing almost overnight, as markets, cafés and restaurants have closed across West Cornwall. The online shop and delivery service has been set up to bring food producers and customers back together.

The new service allows customers to order their food between Fridays and Mondays, for delivery on the following Thursday – which would normally have been market day. Delivery is free of charge for orders over £15, and residents of St Ives, Carbis Bay, Lelant, and Halsetown are all able to access the service.

“We are also really appreciative of the efforts of Elliot Eastman, from Eastman Design Co in St Erth, who has created the online shop and website for us at such short notice.”

The Farmers’ Market online shop can be found at www.stivesfarmersmarket.co.uk. Orders can be placed every week between Friday and Monday, for delivery the following Thursday.

Market organiser Tim Andrewes explained: “The whole operation has been designed from scratch at very short notice, and we have built in strict anti-COVID-19 measures from the start.

Social distancing measures will be adhered to between everyone involved, cash payments will be avoided, and strict hand-washing and other hygiene measures will be in place.”

Local produce featured in the new online shop includes beef and pork, freshly- baked breads, Cornish cheeses, quiches and pasties, jams and preserves, Indian cuisine, honey, eggs and flapjacks.

Also available are whole milk from Trink Dairy, St Ives apple juice and organic salad bags, with more products being added every week.

Tim continued: “In these difficult times, it’s more important than ever to support local food producers, who play such an important part in West Cornwall’s food economy. We are really pleased to be able to support businesses in this way, and we hope that customers – both regular and new – will enjoy the variety of food that has been made available.

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St Ives Archive: What’s in a name?

We have many curious place names in St Ives, so it is no wonder that visitors to the town are often puzzled by them. Records held at the Archive might help to explain some of these strange names.

Stennack means ‘tin ground’ in Cornish, and, of course, there was plenty of mining in the Stennack area well into the early 20th Century. Carn Crows is an area of rocky land between Wheal Dream and Porthgwidden, and it is generally thought that a Cornish cross would have stood there at one time, as carn means ‘rock’ and crows is Cornish for ‘cross’.

Several places are still known by the names of former residents. Examples of these are Court Cocking, Bailey’s Lane, Harry’s Court, and Hicks Court, which has an impressive stone archway – records show that there was at one time a mansion house in this area.

Teetotal Street is a reminder of how seriously the St Ives inhabitants took Methodism during the 1800s and into the 1900s. The Malakoff is also easily explained, called as it was after the famous victory gained by the Anglo-French forces in 1855, during the Crimean War. Similarly, the nearby Warren area was, as you can guess, once overrun by rabbits!

There are at least two streets whose names are now a little out-of-date. These are Street-an-Garrow, meaning ‘rough street’ (it has long since been tarmacked) and Street-an-Pol, which means street of the pool, this because there was a water shoot there at one time. In fact, Street-an-Pol was once known as Shute Street.

Chy-an-Chy, at the junction of Fore Street with the Wharf, means ‘house by house’ so it is thought there were two small cottages close together at this end of Fore Street at one time.

In Uplong, we have the unusually named terrace of houses called Parc Bean. This means ‘little field’.

Whether this is named after nearby Ayr Field or after the land on which it originally stood, who knows?

Now for the beaches.

Porth means ‘sandy cove or landing place’.

Hence Porthmeor, meaning ‘big cove’, Porthminster, ‘church cove’ (records show that there was once a small chapel or church in the vicinity of Primrose Valley stream) and Porthgwidden ‘white cove’. I have not been able to discover whether this is due to the sand being slightly whiter than the other beaches.

Does anyone reading this have any proof of this, I wonder?

Finally, the street name that visitors seem unable pronounce correctly – The Digey (see painting by Alfred Wallis above). I have come across various suggestions for this. One claims it means ‘farmstead’.

Odd, you might think, if you were not aware of the nearby area known as ‘The Meadow’. Other suggestions are that there was a dye house there, ie dye-chy, where sails would be dyed.

There are, of course, many other intriguing street and place names in St Ives, and they all go to make it a fascinating and wonderful place to live.

If you would like more details on this or any other subject, please call into the Archive when life is back to normal and we will be more than happy to assist.

Janet Harris

St Ives Archive’s Research Centre is based at Wesley Methodist Church, St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, St Ives, TR26 2SF. It is open on Tuesdays to Fridays from 10am to 2pm. For more information, phone 01736 796408, email admin@stivesarchive.org, or visit www.stivesarchive.org.

The Archive opened in 1996 and is staffed by volunteers. We are always looking for people to join our enthusiastic team – there are opportunities to learn new skills, carry out research, assist visitors and take part in fundraising events. We offer a valuable service for anyone wishing to obtain historic information about the town, free of charge. The Archive holds over 20,000 photographs and numerous documents covering fascinating subjects such as art, maritime heritage, tourism and traditional customs, and we also have extensive resources relating to the history of St Ives families. Why not come and visit us?

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Behind the scenes at St Ives Archive St Ives Archive is currently closed to the public due to the threat of coronavirus – but work has continued behind closed doors to ensure visitors have new and interesting displays to look at when it re-opens.

Last month, the Archive took delivery of four new display boards which illustrate the nature of the most popular enquiries it receives from visitors: Family History, St Ives Artists, Visual Records and Maritime History. A fifth board was also commissioned to encourage more members of the local community to become a volunteer at the Archive.

Chair of trustees, Lyn Burchess, said: “I was sad to have to close the Archive to the public, since many of our volunteers benefit as much from the social aspect of coming to the Archive every week as they do from the new skills they develop. However, it was the right thing to do, and we will continue to check up on each other during these difficult times. Our volunteers are the Archive’s most valuable assets, and we would not exist without their enthusiasm.”

St Ives Archive is currently working collaboratively on two exciting projects: one with St Ives Community

Land Trust to research the history of the Old Vicarage Flats in Street-An-Pol; and the other with Barbara Santi of Awen Productions on the story of St Ives’ Fisherman’s Lodges.

Heritage manager Janet Axten said: “Although it’s been necessary to cancel planned events to further engage with the public on these projects, a great deal of valuable work was completed before the Archive’s forced closure. Our volunteers are also working from home to progress both projects, and we look forward to sharing our findings with the community as soon as the Archive is open again to the public.”

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St Ives Community Land Trust: Launching a neighbourhood conversation While the town may have been quiet, local groups are still undertaking activities as best as they can.

One is St Ives Community Land Trust’s Charter Group, who have been planning a series of community conversations across the parish.

The Charter Group originally planned to host a set of events at locations around the area, where people could get together and talk about a range of topics, but they are now had to change the way they will be finding out what people think about their community.

There will be a questionnaire going to all homes, either to be filled in and sent back, or to be completed online. It will help the Charter Group see how engaged people are with their neighbourhood. Some of the draft questions were: • Do you know your neighbours? Do you talk to your neighbours? What do you think being neighbourly is?

Vicarage Flats building when it was a community room with flats above. You can see a short film about that history project at stivesclt.org.uk – look for ‘Projects’ and then discover the history of the building at tinyurl.com/yagjonxy You can email Janet Axten (janetaxten@gmail.com) with your stories.

• Are you part of a local community group?

What do you think we need to have a sense of community?

These types of questions will be joined by ones from other groups and organisations who would like to take this opportunity to find out more about what makes us a community, and where the gaps are.

Another Community Land Trust project, to provide six affordable homes at the Old Vicarage Flats in Street-an-Pol, has also been affected by the Covid-19 situation.

Jill Block, from the Trust, says: “We need to cover our costs to keep the project going during this time when our planned roof replacement is on hold. We had lots of ideas for events centred around the flats to encourage people, including visitors, to support us. If you can help by donating or by organising an online event, where donations for the project can be made, we would really appreciate it.” Donations can be made at stivesclt.org.uk In the last issue of St Ives Local, the trust asked for local people’s memories and photos of the Old

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Liz’s Quizzes

A bumper quiz, this time, to give you plenty to think about.

Put the kettle on...

1. What ‘M’ is the collective noun for a group of crows?

2. What ‘L’ is the name for a zero score in tennis?

3. What ‘B’ does an invertebrate not have?

4. What ‘D’ is a male bee, whose sole function is to mate with the queen bee?

5. What ‘CC’ had a smile that remained after the rest of him had vanished?

6. What ‘LHOTP’ followed the adventures of the Ingalls family in late 19th century America?

7. What ‘PC’ is a circular graph divided into sectors?

8. What which ‘G’ does the line “We came, We Saw, We kicked some ass” come?

9. From what ‘S’ is caviar obtained?

10. Which ‘DW’ was Dutch model Lara Stone married to?

11. From where in his house did the Archbishop of Canterbury deliver his Easter Sunday sermon?

12. Sardinia is the second largest island in which sea?

13. In which country does Gruyere cheese originate?

14. In which month of the year does Royal Ascot traditionally take place?

15. What was a man called James Newman due to do on 16th May this year?

16. Under which manager did David Beckham make his international debut for the England football team in 1996?

17. What was the name of the website founded by Steve and Julie Pankhurst in 1999?

18. What type of creature is a water moccasin?

19. India has two official languages – name them both.

20. Which superhero does research assistant Peter Parker turn into?

21. Empty Sky was the title of which famous British singer’s debut album?

22. In the MMR vaccine, what does the ‘R’ stand for?

23. Which singer was the first wife of the actor Sean Penn?

24. Percy Shaw, born in 1890, was famous for inventing which aid for motorists?

25. Insulin is produced by which organ in the human body?

26. What is the pulley lift for food in a restaurant known as?

27. From which flower is saffron obtained?

28. What type of beans are used to make baked beans?

29. In the film Bruce Almighty, which actor played God? 30. During which decade did Elvis Presley die?

31. What was the maiden name of the Queen’s mother?

32. The racing driver Stirling Moss died recently. How old was he?

33. ‘Faster, Higher, Stronger’ is the motto of what?

34. Which herb is called cilantro by Americans?

35. Which two fruits is a loganberry a cross between?

36. Which was the first UK supermarket to sell edible bugs?

37. “I’ve come to talk with you again” is the second line in which Simon and Garfunkel song?

38. Who are the two current baking experts in The Great British Bake Off? 39. How may sides does a heptagon have?

40. Mr Toffee is the tutorial guide in which popular online game?

41. Ciabatta and focaccia are both types of what foodstuff?

42. Which former politician reached the quarter-finals of the 2016 series of Strictly Come Dancing?

43. The shortage of which vitamin may lead to scurvy?

44. Prior to the Euro, what was the currency of Italy?

45. When the countries of the world are placed in alphabetical order, which one’s official name comes first under ‘C’?

46. What is the first name of the second son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge?

47. There have been seven Harry Potter books so far. What is the name of the last one?

48. “Maybe she’s born with it?” is an advertising slogan for which cosmetics company?

49. According to the book of Genesis, what was the first bird that Noah released from the Ark? 50. What part of the human body is affected if a person is suffering from gingivitis?

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Lockdown: It’s business as usual … almost The coronavirus crisis has forced many local businesses to close their doors for the time being – but others are still open and finding ways to adapt.

A1 Cars is able to operate safety after fitting Perspex screens in vehicles to separate the driver from passengers. The company also cleans the taxis inside and out before and after each journey.

Cars can be booked for essential travel seven days a week, from 8am 8pm. “If you need to get to the doctors but can’t walk there, or you need some food shopping but it’s too much to carry home, give us a call,” says owner Aaron Hudson. They also offer a shopping collection and delivery service.

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St Ives Infant School and Nursery is open for the children of key workers and others who meet government criteria. Staff are making regular calls to children currently being home schooled, and posting suggested activities – such as indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts – on Facebook.

Their advice to parents is: “Remember how our children will remember these times. Be in control of the memories they are creating right now, so that through all the awful headlines and emotional stories they will come to read in future years, they can remember the happy times.”

Saints Funerals has had to make some changes to working practices. “Our sole aim is to ensure the families we represent are supported and cared for, whilst recognising the need to keep us all safe,” says owner Darren Saint. “Many of our funeral

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arrangements will now be made via telephone and certain restrictions put in place. Technological advances are enabling us to stream funeral services to those who sadly cannot attend. We will continue to help and support you during your time of need.

You know that we are just a phone call away and feel free to call, even just for a chat.” Darren and his team also took the trouble to help a local man who lost his wife last year and wanted to create a place to remember her in an overgrown part of his garden. “On the way home from work, gardening tools in hand, we popped via his house to give him a little surprise. We are no gardeners, but at least he now has his spot and a chair to sit on.”

Call 01736 447070 Jason Challingworth of J C Landscapes is still working and encouraging people to call for a quote for essential spring and summer gardening jobs. “What a difference a bit of TLC and a few beautiful plants do to brighten up a garden and keep customers smiling in these difficult times,” he says. “We completely follow the government guidelines and do all quotes over the phone or text or email before completing the work, and we also take payment via bank transfer to save on any contact.” Call 07973 832260 Barnoon Workshop has cancelled all forthcoming sessions, but has launched the Lockdown Visual Journal Project, a chance for creative people to keep a record of the lockdown period. They can also share their journal if they wish, and in due course, contribute to an exhibition of the

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Animal Vets’ Carbis Bay surgery is not open, but clients can be seen at the Hayle surgery if they require urgent or emergency treatment. For these cases, home visits are also possible, and remote consultations are also available. Repeat prescriptions can be ordered online and collected from Hayle or sent by post. https://www.animalvets.co.uk/ Call 01736 755555

finished journals, which will be both physical and virtual. Some of the early entries can be seen on Barnoon Workshop’s Facebook page. Use a blank sketchbook, an old text book, or make your own journal, then get started, with a sketch, a collage, a photo, or anything else that appeals to you, says Zoe Eaton from the Workshop. “You can add comments, poems, thoughts or notes if you wish. There’s no rules, just date your entries.

You don’t have to add an entry each day.” https://barnoonworkshop.co.uk/workshopsandevents. html

Hayle Plants is closed to visitors, but plants can be ordered via their online shop Cornwall Plantaholics. It also offers a phone ordering service, and for customers who live within a 20-mile radius of Hayle, and can deliver to the door, or garden gate. Delivery is free with all purchases over £30.

Call Jane Michell and her team for details of current stock, or email ejmichell@btconnect.com if phone lines are busy. New plants are being added daily, and include a wide range of herbs and perennials.

Call 01736 752888 or 07817 435705

St Ives School of Painting has cancelled all courses for the time being, but is encouraging people to have a look at their new website, browse future courses and plan for brighter times. https://www.schoolofpainting.co.uk/ Copperhouse Clinic is currently closed, but special safeguarding measures are being prepared to protect patients and staff in readiness for re-opening when that becomes possible. Owner Sophie Combarel explains: “The number one priority is to shield our patients as professionally as possible and when we re-open we will continue that policy in order to do as much as we can for safer working and care of all of our patients.” http://www.thecopperhouseclinic.co.uk/ Cornwall Chiropractic Clinic is treating emergencies only, and under stringent criteria.

The clinic is asking patients to phone first, so that they can assess each case on an individual basis.

For not-emergency cases, they offer free phone or video consultations. https://cornwallclinic.co.uk/ Call 01736 759088

Trevena Cross Nurseries is also taking online orders, with free delivery on all orders over £50 west of Truro. https://www.trevenacross.co.uk/ Call 01736 763880 Interior designer Elizabeth Gregg of Transformations Cornwall has been spending her time at home sewing to fulfil existing orders, and is urging anyone thinking about having new, blinds or cushions made to get in touch. She will come and measure up as soon as it is possible. http:// transformationscornwall.co.uk/ Call 01736 752434 St Ives Bookseller is closed to visitors, but books can be ordered via email or from its online shop.

As Alice Harandon, who runs the bookshop, says: “Books are such a perfect source of escapism right now.” www.stives-bookseller.co.uk

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Who’s open and who’s delivering?

A1 Cars Card payments accepted. Dowload their app on IoS or Android. 01736 787700 | a1carsstives.co.uk Academy & Co Men’s and women’s clothing — free delivery on all orders. academyandco.com Allotment Deli Fore Street. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-3pm.

One person in the shop at a time, but you can phone ahead to have your order made up in advance. 01736 794578 | theallotmentdeli.co.uk Ayr Supply Stores Ventnor Terrace. Open 6am-6pm, MondaySaturday; 6am-noon, Sunday. Local delivery available. 01736 791800 Barclays Bank High Street. Open Tuesday, 9.30am-1.30pm; and Friday, 9.30am-2pm. 03467 345345 | barclays.co.uk Boots Pharmacy High Street. Open 10am-4.30pm, Monday-Saturday. 01736 795072 | boots.com Carbis Bay Pharmacy Open 9am-6pm (closed for lunch 1pm-2pm), Monday-Friday; and 9am-noon, Saturday.

01736 799025 The Candy Shoppe Online sales. Free delivery on orders overs £15. thecornishcandyshoppe.co.uk Carnellis Stores Carnellis Road. Open 7am-8pm, Monday-Friday; 8am-8pm, Saturday and Sunday. Local deliveries.

01736 796685 Celtic Fish and Game Deliveries across the UK. Order by email (info@celticfishandgame.co.uk) or phone (01736 797470). Payment can be made over the phone, or local drivers can collect cash. Deliveries Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Co-Op Stores Stennack (01736 797232), Royal Square (01736 795494), Tregenna Place (01736 796092). Stennack and Tregenna Place, open 7am-8pm, MondaySunday, OAPs 8am-9am (10am-11am Sundays).

Royal Square, Monday-Sunday, 7am-6pm, OAPs 8am-9am (10am-11am Sundays).

Cream Cornwall Open for online sales of homeware. creamcornwall.co.uk

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Costcutter Carbis Bay. Deliveries available Wednesdays and Saturdays. £2 delivery on orders under £25, free over £25. Or message via Facebook.

Costcutter Corva Road. Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-10pm; Sunday, 10am-10pm.

DJ Cars 01736 796633 Ebb & Flow Online sales of clothing via website and social media. Ebbandflowstives.com Evermore Glass Online sales of memorial glassware and jewellery.

Evermoreglass.co.uk Ferrell & Son Bakery Fore Street. Local delivery available. 01736 797703 Harvey Bros Butchers Tregenna Place. Local deliveries. 01736 795073 Leddra Pharmacy Fore Street. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-5.30pm (lunch 1pm-2pm). Local deliveries. 01736 795432 Little Palais Barnoon Hill. New drinks business. Free delivery within three miles on orders over £10.

07307 430098 | littlepalais.com Matthew Stevens Fish Deliveries, and click and collect. 01736 795135 McColls Tregenna Place. Open 7am-3pm daily.

01736 447105 Myrings Online sales of fudge and rock. Order via cornishdelights.co.uk Norway Stores Back Road West. Open 8.30am-6pm daily.

01736 794657 Osborne’s Royal Square. Open Monday-Saturday, 9am-3pm.

Local deliveries. 01736 449212 OSKA Online clothing sales. Stives.oska.com The Painted Bird Online sales of homeware and gifts. thepaintedbird.co.uk

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Post Office The Wharf. Open 10am-noon, Monday-Friday, for deliveries only. 01736 795986

Stennack Pharmacy Open 9am-5pm (lunch 1.30pm-2pm), Monday-Friday. 01736 795047

Poppy Treffry Online sales of hand-made homeware. poppytreffry.co.uk

Tesco Carbis Bay. Open 8am-8pm (Sunday 10am-4pm).

Elderly and vulnerable priority time, 9am-10am Wednesday, Friday, Monday. NHS workers’ priority time 9am-10am Thursday, Tuesday.

St Ives Bakery Delivery to Norway Stores and Ayr Stores in St Ives. stivesbakery.co.uk St Ives Bookseller Online sales. Any title can be ordered, direct from the supplier. Picking done by robots – no human contact. stives-bookseller.co.uk St Ives Cider Free local delivery (minimum order £30) The St Ives Co Shop online. thestivesco.co.uk St Ives Community Food Share Collect leftover but still good food from the Co-Op Food Share Project from the Community Orchard or Rugby Club. stivesorchard.co.uk/food St Ives Farmers’ Market No Guildhall markets at the moment, but check out the new online shop, packed with our prelockdown favourites! stivesfarmersmarket.co.uk St Ives Food Bank The food bank desperately needs help with food donations. Financial donations are welcome, too.

These can be made to account number 46558563 sort code 54-41-16 St Ives Food Co Deliveries Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Click and collect Friday. Card payment preferred.

01736 794709. stivesfood.co.uk St Ives Glass Online sales of glassware and jewellery. stivesglassstudio.co.uk St Ives Jewellery Studio Online sales. stivesjewellerystudio.co.uk

Trink Dairy Trink. A 24-hour vending machine takes cash and gives change. 07762 634838 | trinkdairy.co.uk And what’s on the menu?

Balnoon Inn Taking orders for home-delivered Sunday roast.

Orders need to be in by 5.30pm, Thursday.

Deliveries can also include bread and dairy products.

01736 797572 or find the Balnoon Inn on Facebook.

Curry Garden Tregenna Hill. Take-away collection and delivery. 5.30pm-11pm daily. 01736 799003 currygardenstives.co.uk The Harbour St Ives The Wharf. Take-away fish and chips. Noon-9pm daily. 01736 797661 | harbourstives.co.uk Harbour View House Regent Terrace. Coffee, cakes, and take-away tea, 9am-1pm, Monday-Friday.

Hong Kong Kitchen Chapel Street. Chinese take-away, with delivery available, 5pm-11.30pm daily. Order by phone. Open from 6th May. 01736 798257 hongkongkitchen.co.uk The Loft Norway Lane. Sunday roasts for delivery or collection. Orders by 11am Saturday. 07704 083325 (Libby) | theloftrestaurantandterrace.co.uk Rajpoot Gabriel Street. Indian Meals avaiable for delivery.

5.30pm-10.30pm daily. 01736 795307 rajpootstives.co.uk

St Ives Library Online only. cornwall.gov.uk

Ruby June’s Indian Kitchen Meals and sauces available online. junesindiankitchen.co.uk

St Ives Liquor Co Online sales. Special offers for the TR26 postcode area and free delivery. Stivesliquor.co/shop

St Ives Pizza Company Contactless delivery — card payment only.

01736 794030 | stivespizza.com

St Ives Shellfish and Mackerel Keep an eye on the Facebook page for landings and delivery times.

Source Kitchen The Digey. Menu at sourcekitchen.co.uk — groceries can be ordered for collection, or delivery the next day. 01736 799487

St Ives Times and Echo Local news, stationery, and printing. 01736 795813

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VE Day 75 years on: The memories of two young evacuees On the evening of 7th May 1945, people across Britain gathered round their wireless sets to hear the long-awaited news that Nazi Germany had surrendered unconditionally to the Allies. The announcement marked the end of the Second World War in Europe, after six devastating years.

The following day, 8th May, was declared Victory in Europe Day, a day of celebration across the country.

Early on that bright, sunny day, the streets of St Ives were already filled with crowds of people, laughing and dancing. Flags were flown from the Malakoff, the parish church tower and from public buildings, business premises and private houses, and churches were open all day, for thanksgiving for “this happy victory”.

VE Day was not the end of the war, of course – that was still three months away – and prayers were offered at the parish church for those still fighting in south-east Asia and the Far East, as well as for the fallen and the bereaved.

The following day, a parade was assembled at the Malakoff, which included members of the Home Guard, Civil Defence, Air Training Corps, Observer Corps, St John Ambulance, Red Cross, Women’s Voluntary Service, Boys Brigade, Scouts and Guides. Crowds gathered at the Guildhall for a victory dance that evening, and dancing continued in the harbour.

Among those who witnessed the celebrations were 13-year-old twins Irene and Jean Pooke, who had been evacuated to St Ives from their home in east London the previous year.

Their father, who was a member of the Home Guard, manning ack-ack guns and working on

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decontamination, had first-hand knowledge of the horrors of bombing, and with the advent of the Nazi V1 flying bomb campaign, he arranged for the girls to be sent to St Ives.

They boarded with William and Annie Dyer, who lived in Street an Garrow; William ran a butcher’s shop in Tregenna Hill. Irene’s son Calvin describes Irene and Jean’s time in St Ives: “They enrolled at St Ives Senior School, where they excelled, with Irene finishing top girl in her class.

The twins were very well looked after in St Ives, and were happy but they missed their family and when they knew the war was coming to an end, they wrote to their father to ask if they could come home.

“A few days later the twins were out in St Ives when they heard their brother’s voice and looked up to see him and their dad.

Their father had come down on the train as soon as he received the twins’ letter. They all stayed at Mr and Mrs Dyer’s for a couple more nights, which

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included 8th May, before returning home to the Old Kent Road.”

On VE Day, the twins recall the flags flying, and joining in the dancing in the street. Everyone was overjoyed and very relieved that the war was over, says Jean. “I can remember a brass band playing near the church at the beginning of Fore Street. Everybody in St Ives seemed to be in Fore Street and around the little road to the harbour, where the lifeboat station now is.”

Later that day, their father took the girls on a visit to Lands End. They still remember the words they carved into the wall of the First and Last House: “The Twins Irene and Jean Pooke were here on May 8th 1945”.

down Street-an-Pol and along Pedn Olva Walk, where they sang and danced once again. It has been known as Lambeth Walk ever since.

The twins are 88 now, and both still enjoy good health. “Irene and I wrote a poem when we arrived back in London,” says Jean. “It was a competition that was organised by our school, and we won first prize. When I was doing wartime reminiscences with a group where I live in a small theatre about three years ago, the show ended with me reciting our poem. It received a standing ovation. I also told the audience how happy Irene and I had been in St Ives.”

This dreadful war has come to an end We now must thank our allied friends The Russians and their leader Joe The Americans and their leader also

Seventy-five years have passed since then, and now in May 2020, we should all have been celebrating this landmark anniversary of one of the most memorable days in British history. A nationwide programme of events was planned to mark the occasion – but that was before the coronavirus outbreak. English Heritage is now encouraging people to stage their own celebration at home, and has issued a VE Day 75 party pack, which includes recipes for 1940sstyle food and drink, such as cheese and Marmite swirls, carrot scones and ginger beer. There are also tips for dancing the Lindy Hop, and lyrics to popular songs of the time, including Lambeth Walk – a song which has special significance in St Ives, of course, as it is the popular name for the promenade originally known as Pedn Olva Walk, which leads from Westcott’s Quay to the harbour.

Irene and Jean can explain how the change of name came about Both girls were members of the Happy Vaccies, a song and dance group formed by some of St Ives’ many evacuees. In June 1944, the group performed at the Guildhall on two consecutive nights, and Lambeth Walk – from the 1937 musical Me and My Girl – was one of the featured songs. The twins recall that at the end of the second performance, which had attracted enthusiastic crowds, they and their fellow Happy Vaccies paraded triumphantly from the Guildhall,

The Army, the Navy, the Air Force in blue The Waafs, the Wrens and the ATS too We thank them for the work they have done Also for the victory they have won We must not forget the wonderful Red Cross But for their parcels boys would have been lost They have done a marvellous job in this war So people ought now to give a penny more So now we can go to bed once more And so forget this terrible war We once again thank all our friends Who helped to bring this war to an end Irene and Jean Pooke, 1945 Download the English Heritage VE Day At Home pack from https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/ inspire-me/ve-day/ With thanks to St Ives Archive and the Pooke family.

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Let your property through a St Ives family business

by Andy Dale of Cornish Riviera Holidays Are you thinking of letting your property in St Ives as a holiday home? Are you considering investing in a property, and would like to know the letting potential? We would be delighted to offer you advice on letting your property, and we can even give you a good idea of the letting potential of a property that you haven’t yet bought.

Once we have viewed your property, we will give you a full property appraisal and send you a realistic feasibility for the rental year. We would then be on hand to offer any advice and help with setting your property up for letting. We offer a full letting and management service, or can act as letting agents alone. With our full letting and management service, you can be getting on with your own life, and leave all the rest to us.

Why choose us?

We are a small, locally based, family-run agency, established in 1984, and offer a friendly, personal and efficient service from our harbour-front office at Westcotts Quay in St Ives.

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after their property for years. We are able to be extremely ‘hands on’, as all the properties that we look after are in St Ives and we can make regular visits to them, to protect owners’ interests and ensure guests’ satisfaction. We are very familiar with each property, and look after them as though they were our own.

What do Cornish Riviera Holidays do?

We manage everything: • marketing • collecting rent • arranging all bookings • welcoming your guests • liaising with guests during their stay • providing an out-of-hours service • encouraging personal feedback when guests return the keys We do an enormous amount of advertising, both national and regional, in the press and in specialist publications, and digital advertising.

Our website is highly ranked, and links from a variety of accommodation websites. We have a portfolio of third-party websites with whom we work to ensure our owners receive the maximum amount of bookings (this is included as part of our service to our owners, at no extra cost). We also distribute annually a colour brochure to our large customer database, resulting in an impressive repeat booking rate.

We have a vast amount of experience in letting properties, and a wealth of local knowledge. We specialise in St Ives alone, and hand-pick our properties to ensure that each offers the high quality, yet individual character, that our regular guests are seeking. All our policies, practices and procedures meet the standards set by Visit England.

We arrange a professional cleaning service for changeover days, and spring cleaning if requested.

We organise any necessary maintenance and have a reliable team of local tradesmen willing to be called out at any time to attend to urgent repairs.

We can offer interior design advice and help arrange the work to prepare your property for the season ahead and to maximise letting potential.

We are known for our excellent and communicative relationship with our property owners, many of whom have trusted us to look

Give us a call today on 01736 797891 or email us at info@cornishrivieraholidays.co.uk www.cornishrivieraholidays.co.uk

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Out and About

Travel: Turbulent times

by Jo and Paul Mooney of Stunning Escapes We have only been writing for St Ives Local for a couple of editions, but we are loving already getting to know some of you, and hearing about your travel plans, as well as enjoying advising those of you looking at fantastic destinations! You have been very welcoming.

We had no idea that in our third article we would be putting our thoughts down at a time when the world is dealing with a life-changing event for all of us. We’ve experienced the joy and heartache of being involved in travel and tourism for over 12 years – but never have we felt an impact as devastating as this one. We are so thankful that our family and close friends are all safe and well.

We still feel distraught, however, at the impact on the industry we love, especially for those who feel this so keenly and so immediately.

Even before the coronavirus hit, it has been a turbulent time in travel. The collapse of Thomas Cook last September sent ripples through the travel industry: it was hard to believe that this well-known household name was no more. The collapse of Flybe in early March will impact local people on many levels due to the geographical challenges we face living in this part of the country.

The facility for regional flights to and from London is much needed for many people to do their jobs, to bring tourists down to Cornwall, and to connect travellers with the main airport hubs of the UK.

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Travel has experienced some pretty negative press over the last few years, especially with regard to its environmental impact. Many travel suppliers have taken this on board, and we have seen huge strides being made.

However, there is, of course, much more that can be done: this pause in our lives has illustrated that very clearly.

But travel brings so much joy and escapism, and other real benefits to people’s quality of life. In some destinations, huge numbers of local people rely solely on tourism to survive and thrive. We have witnessed first-hand around the world the good that can be done.

For this reason, we really want to thank those of you who have moved your holiday to other dates so you can travel when it becomes possible. It brings huge relief to many people in the tourism who are directly impacted – but also you’re telling us that it gives you something to look forward to when things settle down. Eighty-five per cent of our clients have moved their trips to another date, which is a stunning validation of our desire to carry on exploring the world.

Something that hasn’t changed is our awareness of how lucky we are to live in this beautiful county.

We are always proud to showcase Cornwall’s attractions to our clients from further afield – and when this is over, we will shout loudly about its wonders, as we know how many local businesses have been affected by the current crisis.

Stay safe and well! We send our best wishes to you all, and thank those of you on the frontline.

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Ski | Tailor-Made Holidays | Packages | Cruise Your independent travel agent based in Cornwall Joanne & Paul Mooney

t: 01872 248 534 - e: stunningescapes@notjusttravel.com https://stunningescapes.notjusttravel.com We take pride in understanding exactly what you want from your trip and delivering it with you every step of the way!

Call us today on 01872 248 534 so we can start planning your next stunning escape.

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Art: A laptop window on fantastic vistas St Ives suffers more than most towns when it comes to the closure of galleries to the public, but some enterprising curators are moving shows online.

Belgrave’s St Ives Exhibition 2020 brings together many of the names which have made the town famous worldwide. In a blaze of colour and line, the likes of Terry Frost, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, and Patrick Heron dazzle and fascinate. See the show at tinyurl.com/yb4sl65l In a separate video, one of Belgrave regular exhibitors, Alice Mumford, shows us around her studio, talking about works which would have otherwise made their way to the gallery. There’s a chance to see a lot of her new work, as well as a couple of cutaways to older pieces. The video’s at vimeo.com/411429326

Porthminster Gallery’s first major show of 2020 is called Renewal, layered with extra meaning as we wait for the re-appearance of St Ives as the vibrant and bustling town we know and love.

Via the internet, it’s possible to experience the next best thing to wandering around the light, airy, seaside space, with a show featuring new work by Ian Harrold, Joanne Last, Clare Conrad, Geoffrey Swindell, Patrick Haughton, John Pollex, and Sarah Perry. Click tinyurl.com/ybzxzlq2 to view.

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Tate St Ives has opened up six of its galleries to create a virtual show curated by Sara Matson with Thomas Sutton. Modern Art and St Ives is the first of a series of displays drawn from the Tate collection, exploring the history and ideas of modern artists working in and around the town during the last century. It is intended as an introduction to the local, national, and international significance of an historic artist community, which is still thriving today. Drop in at tinyurl.com/yahlorzb Leach Studio Potters: 100 Years On was due to run at the Leach Pottery until 10th May, and at its website there’s a chance to read through the programme for this important show. At leachpottery.com you can also check out the techniques the pottery’s studio team use to make its Standard Ware range in a series of ‘how to’ films.

Finally, Ode To A Nightingale is a is a major mixed exhibition which Anima Mundi, in Street-an-Pol, has placed online. “The exhibition includes many familiar gallery artists shown alongside numerous international artists exhibiting with us for the first time,” say the curators. Take a tour at tinyurl.com/ y7lnokmb

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Holistic Therapy Centre: Healing remotely In these challenging times of Covid-19, when so many businesses are on hold or having to rethink how they continue with a new, safer ‘normal’, one local therapist is finding ways to adapt the services she provides.

Jane Ioannou, owner of the Holistic Therapy Centre, offers complementary therapies on a one-to-one basis, which help clients cope with a wide range of physical and emotional issues and ailments. Under social distancing and lockdown, that one-to-one option is not currently viable – but, as Jane points out, clients still have ongoing issues which they need help with, even though their lives are temporarily on hold. So, are there any complementary therapies which work within the government’s social distancing guidelines? The answer, says Jane, is yes.

“Energy Healing Therapy (EHT) is one treatment which is still available from the Holistic Therapy Centre, and can be safely sent to clients remotely.

EHT can be given to clients on a one-to-one basis in a therapy room, but that’s not feasible under current safety restrictions, and it can be just as effective carried out remotely. EHT is a relatively new complementary treatment which works on the principles of changing the body’s energy field to release any kind of pain, stress, negative emotion or trauma, which over time has become stuck in the body as a chronic condition.”

Healing therapist sends the healing from the safety of her treatment room, and the client receives it in the safety of their home. “The client and the therapist are not in any physical contact with each other during the session – they’re not even in the same location. And strange as that sounds, the outcome of a remote energy healing session is just as beneficial as a one-to-one session.”

Jane stresses that she is not a faith or spiritual healer. She has, however, invested seven years in complementary therapy training, starting with a comprehensive study of anatomy and physiology.

This training, combined with 28 years working as a therapist, means that Jane has a wide knowledge base to draw on when treating her clients, and that every client’s therapy session is unique to their requirements.

Recognising that many people are currently struggling emotionally and financially, Jane has permanently reduced all her EHT fees, including remote sessions. “A remote session, which lasts around 45-50 minutes, is now available for £20. It used to be £35 per remote session –but I feel it’s more important to make energy healing accessible and affordable to as many people as possible during and after these difficult times.”

How does a remote EHT session work? At the time of the appointment, says Jane, the Energy

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For more information about Energy Healing Therapy and the issues it can help, as well as other therapies offered at the Holistic Therapy Centre, visit www.janeioannou.co.uk.

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Home and Garden

Garden Stories Behind the garden gates

When the coronavirus crisis began, the National Trust announced that visitors were welcome to enjoy their daily exercise in its magnificent parks and gardens. But within days, overwhelmed by public demand, the trust was forced to reverse the decision, and instead encourage would-be visitors to stay local and observe social distancing.

On 27th March, it launched Blossom Watch, sharing photos on social media of fruit trees in full bloom to help lift people’s spirits. Some of the trust’s Cornish garden teams have been posting their own images of spring in all its floral glory.

Lanhydrock’s photos have included “a bright pop of camellia colour against some soft, spongy tree moss” and “rhododendrons putting on a blowsy display all through the higher and woodland gardens”, as well as some behindthe-scenes shots, plus black and white photos of the Agar-Robartes family, 19th century owners of the the estate. Popular on social media are photos of resident cat Darley, who has been enjoying the spring sunshine, as well as the unexpected treat of having the garden almost to herself.

At Trelissick, the impressive Wisteria sinensis at the garden entrance, planted in 1812, is in full bloom. “This plant is hugely admired, and to

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produce such an eye-catching example takes great horticultural care and skill,” say the Trelissick team. “Not only does it look great, it also has a very distinctive scent and has been filling the air with its fragrance.”

One of Cotehele’s regular images illustrating Monday Moments of Peace features blossom and bluebells in the garden’s old orchard. Head gardener Dave Bouch explains the importance of orchards as “the gauge of all the seasons – from bare branches springs new life in the spring, and with the help of pollinating insects, blossom becomes fruit over the summer, which we pick in the autumn and create food and drink, before the trees ‘power down’ for their winter sleep.”

As well as National Trust properties, other Cornish gardens which are currently closed to the public have been posting photos and videos.

As the team at Trewidden point out: “It would be a huge shame for all the lovely flowers to go unseen this year.” Subjects have included the camellia grove, and a pink blanket of fallen camellia petals along the drive leading from the garden gates to the house.

Gary Long, head gardener at Trewithen, has been posting videos from his daily exercise in the garden, and pointing out notable plants.

“Rhododendron ‘Jack Skilton’ is one of our Trewithen hybrids, named after our first head gardener, who received the RHS long service medal – 40, then 50, then 60 years continuous service. He started as a ‘rook scarer’ progressing

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safely with each other.” In a series of videos, horticulturalist Julie Kendall describes how a small, dedicated team is looking after Eden behind the scenes. Her topics have included In Praise of Rhubarb, Celebrating Cherry Blossom, and What I’d Give for a Pack of Seeds.

to head gardener.” Gary says that 2020 is turning out to be an exceptional year for spring flowers, especially for rhododendrons and magnolias.

There is also a video of the Cock Pit, home of an impressive display of tree ferns, which were bought in 1906 at a cost of sixpence each.

Trebah director Nigel Burnett and his team have reluctantly decided to postpone all 2020 events at the garden, but they plan to stage them in 2021.

In the meantime, head gardener Darren Dickey is putting together a weekly video diary to give visitors past and future an insight into how he and his team keep the garden looking spectacular all year round.

At Pentillie Castle and Gardens, director Sammie Coryton, has been posting a series of ‘video postcards’, with subjects including a dog’s eye view of the bluebell wood, and a tour of the walled kitchen garden. ”Restoration to the greenhouses and walls was completed in 2013 and today it is a thriving hive of activity where many fruits and vegetables are grown,” she says. “It is also home to our resident peacocks and chickens, not to mention lots of other hungry wildlife who try to take their pickings!” Daffodils line half a mile of the driveway leading to Pentillie Castle, and Sammie has taken photos of every variety and invited people to identify them.

At the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the team are posting images of the garden: “It’s a magical moment when the sun beams down through the valley, glistening through the tree ferns and bouncing off the gunnera”. Heligan’s website also provides updates on the estate’s resident livestock, and have put together practical ‘how to’ videos, and art and craft activities for children. Visitors are encouraged to share their favourite photos of the Lost Gardens taken in previous years to help spread joy during the current difficult times.

The Eden Project team believe that connection with nature has never been more important to help support everyone’s wellbeing. They say: “We will continue to share beautiful content from our gardens, encourage you to keep engaged with fascinating resources on gardening, sustainability, art and nature, and explore new ways to connect

The Cotehele gardeners team speak for all Cornish garden teams when they say: “While things are very different for us humans at the moment, nature is carrying on as normal. Noticing the changes in nature can be very soothing in difficult times. There’s something incredibly beautiful about the contrast of pink magnolia flowers against a bright blue sky. We hope you’re enjoying the photos of spring flowers, and we hope you’ll come to see them in real life next year. We’re missing you all, but we’ll be ready to welcome you back when lockdown is over.”

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Creative fun for the under-fives

by Alice Turner of Carbis Bay Nursery

After this period of pause and unsettled times, life will begin to return to normal, and our team at Carbis Bay Nursery would like you to know that we will be here and ready. We will be back providing opportunities for creativity and imagination, all at your children’s pace.

This is a small nursery, taking young children from 21 months. We offer complimentary tailored settling settings in our calm and stimulating ‘home from home’ environment, which is inspired by the ethos of Montessori and Reggio. Children learn by having access to, and exploring, natural materials, to find their creative side, with open-ended resources.

We accept all two-, three- and four-year-old funding, as well as 30-hour funding, where you are able to bank and stretch your hours to use

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Recipe: Turnip and Teddy Pasty Pie

by Dr Deborah Phillips We asked regular recipe contributor, Dr Deborah Phillips, for a good lockdown recipe, and she suggested this. A tasty meal using very basic ingredients that won’t break the bank.

Ingredients and preparation: 500g shop-bought shortcrust pastry (vegan variety available); 2 medium sized potatoes, washed, scrubbed, and finely sliced; 1 large onion, peeled and finely sliced; 1 bunch parsley, washed and chopped; quarter of a chunk of turnip (about8oz), peeled and finely sliced; seasoning – pepper and salt; 1oz margarine; milk to brush the pastry top.

Method: Pre-heat oven to 200c (180c fan), gas 6.

Grease an 8-inch pie dish with a little margarine.

Gently knead the pastry and divide it into two balls – a third for the pie top, two-thirds for the base. On a floured surface roll out the smaller ball to a size slightly larger than the pie dish, fold, and leave to rest. Roll out the larger ball so it will fit the pie dish, pushing in the sides to allow an overhang of an inch or so, required later to crimp, pasty style, with the pastry topping. Prick the base with a fork, and line the base and sides with foil or greaseproof paper. Press well. Add a few dried beans to keep the pastry weighed down and secure. Bake in oven for 15 minutes.

Remove the packaging and return to the oven for a further five minutes. Leave to cool slightly.

and crimp, as per a pasty! Cut a little X in the middle and brush with milk. Bake for 45 minutes until golden.

Traditionally, the pie is served hot with cabbage.

Alternatively, as opposed to layering the veg, you can mix together and add 4oz Cornish Cheddar cheese and two beaten eggs before filling the pie. Or, reduce the amount of potatoes and add other seasonal vegetables, such as parsnips, carrots, kale – all finely chopped, of course, and seasoned.

During normal times, Deborah works with Paul Connor on his fruit and vegetable stall at St Ives Farmers’ Market.

Add the filling in the following order: potatoes, turnips, parsley, onions, with a sprinkle of seasoning between each layer. Place a knob of margarine on top. Cover with the smaller pastry top, gently press into shape, then draw up the bottom layer of excess pastry with the top layer

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Book Review

by Alice Harandon, manager of St Ives Bookseller

Escape into nature, climb a mountain, laugh out loud, visit a budding Cornish art colony or learn how to survive alone, in these specially-selected lockdown reads.

Greenery: Journeys in Springtime – Tim Dee £18.99 Greenery is a masterpiece of nature writing, deeply informed, expansive and often profoundly beautiful.

One December, in midsummer South Africa, Tim Dee was watching swallows. They were at home there, but the same birds would soon begin journeying north to Europe, where their arrival marks the beginning of spring.

Between the winter and the summer solstice in Europe, spring moves north at about the speed of swallow flight.

That is also close to human walking pace.

In the light of these happy coincidences, Greenery recounts how Tim Dee tries to travel with the season and its migratory birds, making remarkable journeys to keep in step with the very best days of the year, the time of buds and blossoms and leafing, the time of song and nests and eggs.

We accompany storks through the Straits of Gibraltar, honey buzzards dodging Sicilian hunters, and tiny landbirds finding haven

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on the curious island of Heligoland. In this diary of the spring spreading through Britain, we also read of other determined springseekers: DH Lawrence and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, as well as a Sami reindeer herder, a barn-dwelling swallow-devotee, and an Egyptian taxi driver.

Greenery is a perfect celebration of the arrival of spring – great for those of us with a new-found appreciation for the natural world and its rhythms.

The World beneath their Feet: The British, the Americans, the Nazis, and the Mountaineering Race to Summit the Himalayas – Scott Ellsworth £25.00 One of the most compelling international dramas of the 20th century and an unforgettable saga of survival, technological innovation, and breathtaking human physical achievement – all set against the backdrop of a world headed toward war.

While tension steadily rose between European powers in the 1930s, a different kind of battle was raging across the Himalayas. Contingents from Great Britain, Nazi Germany, and the United States had set up rival camps at the

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base of the mountains, all hoping to become recognized as the fastest, strongest, and bravest climbers in the world. One Himalayan peak alone, Nanga Parbat in Kashmir, claimed 25 lives in less than three years.

A gritty, fascinating, but forgotten story is here brought to life.

Calypso – David Sedaris £9.99 When he buys a beach house on the Carolina coast, Sedaris envisages long, relaxing vacations spent playing board games and lounging in the sun with those he loves most.

And life at the Sea Section, as he names the vacation home, is exactly as idyllic as he imagined, except for one tiny, vexing realisation: it’s impossible to take a vacation from yourself.

With Calypso, Sedaris sets his formidable powers of observation toward middle age and mortality. These stories are very, very funny – full of anecdotes and stories of daily life and sibling bickering. It’s a book that can make you laugh until you snort, the way only family can.

An accessible read perfect for those finding it difficult to settle into reading at the moment.

The Light Within Us – Charlotte Betts £14.99 A beautifully evocative, family drama set at the turn of the century, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore and the Cazalet Chronicles.

1891, Spindrift House, Cornwall: Talented painter Edith Fairchild

is poised to begin a life of newly-wed bliss and artistic creation with her charming husband Benedict. He recently inherited Spindrift House, near Port Isaac, and Edith is inspired by the glorious Cornish light and the wonderful setting overlooking the sea. But then happiness turns to heartbreak.

In great distress, Edith turns to an artist friend for comfort and after a bitterly-regretted moment of madnesss, she finds herself pregnant with his child. Too ashamed to reveal her secret, Edith devotes herself to her art. She is joined at Spindrift House by her friends Clarissa, Dora and Pascal, and together they turn the house into a budding artists’ community.

But despite their dreams of an idyllic way of life creating beauty by the sea, it becomes clear that all is not perfect within their tightly-knit community, and that the weight of their secrets could threaten to tear apart their paradise forever ...

Robinson Crusoe – Daniel Defoe £5.99 ‘Who has not dreamed of life on an exotic isle, far away from civilization?’ Robinson Crusoe, set ashore on an island after a terrible storm at sea, is forced to make do with only a knife, some tobacco, and a pipe. He learns how to build a canoe, make bread, and endure endless solitude.

That is, until, 24 years later, when he confronts another human being.

First published in 1719, this is an iconic classic of isolation to revisit in these times of social distancing!

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Plastic Free St Ives: Looking back – and looking forward

by Dan Strickland of Cohort Hostel We hope you’re reading this safe and well during this period of social distancing. During these times it’s easy to lose sight of other important issues – ones that will still be with us when this pandemic comes to an end.

Together with over 300 other Plastic Free community campaigns across the UK, we have used the framework and resources provided

by Surfers Against Sewage to take action on removing avoidable plastic from our community, beaches and seas.

We know the disruption of this pandemic has been severe on the residents of St Ives and its businesses, and has touched every aspect of regular life, and as with all other community groups, our activities and plans have come to an abrupt stop.

Over the past two years, we’ve organised regular beach throughout year (see our Facebook page for future dates) and had campaign stands at local festivals and given talks at local government conferences. We’ve also pushed forward the St Ives Refill scheme and been instrumental in the installation of St Ives first water bottle refill point, as well as taking part in the midnight New Year’s Eve clear-up. This is all in addition to working towards our main focus, which is to earn the town its Plastic Free Communities accreditation.

of course, it will now have to be postponed until later in the year. However, it is something positive we can look forward to, and will be something for the town to celebrate.

St Ives is resilient, and we will bounce back.

Society may look different when we come out of this – but whatever happens, we will still have our lovely town, beautiful beaches and our beloved ocean. These we must continue to look after. So whether its making plastic free selections when shopping, doing a #2minutebeachclean (or indeed a ‘2 minute street clean’), or using appropriate recycling bins for your waste, please continue to make the right choices when it come to your plastics usage.

We wish you a safe lockdown and we’ll see you on the other side.

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ST. IVES BOWLING CLUB St. Ives Bowling Club is a well established club situated in the Belyars Trenwith Lane. The club provides social and competitive bowling throughout the year. (short mat during the Winter months) New members and those wishing to try bowling are most welcome.

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