Launceston Life - Spring 2020

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Hello!

Welcome to the Spring edition of Launceston Life.

I always think Spring is a time for us to shake off winter hibernation mode, and the articles in this edition naturally reflect this. I am lucky enough to live in the heart of the countryside here in Launceston, and it has been lovely to see the snowdrops popping up, and some colour creep back into the world.

If you love gardening, or perhaps would like to give it a go, visit page 9 to see some tips from one of our local gardening businesses. Our history editor Mercy Brewer has found a little bit more information on the life of Charles Causley too - visit page 44 to read a few things about the great poet that you may not have known. You also have the opportunity to win a limited edition print by Karen Farrington in this edition, all you have to do is find Max the black cat and enter our competition to be in with a chance.

If you follow the Launceston Life social media channels, you may have noticed that I have recently started a new fitness journey. I love trying something new, and hope to inspire you all to do the same - see page 5 to find out more.

So whether it is fitness or something completely different, head to our Wosson pages (pages 16-18) and see if there is anything you’d like to try!

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @launcestonlifemag and Facebook @launcestonlifemagazine to keep up to date with all the latest happenings in and around our town, and you can also listen to my podcast Adding Value by Eleanor Mason on Anchor.

5 MY FITNESS JOURNEY WITH ELLIE MASON 7 A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE

SOUTH WEST LAKES

9 A SPRINGTIME GARDEN

BY DANIEL FROM BEES TREES & GARDEN SERVICES

12 CARING VETS, HAPPY PETS CASTLE VETS 14 THE TOWN HALL UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS 16 WOSSON TOWN EVENT LISTINGS 19 FOR ALL THE FAMILY LOCAL CLUB DETAILS 21 STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD

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23 TRUSCOTTS GOES GOLD WITH AWARD WIN 25 JOIN LAUNCESTON SPEEDWATCH 26 TOWN COUNCIL THE LATEST NEWS

43 COMPETITION

WIN AN EXCLUSIVE PRINT FROM KAREN FARRINGTON

44 HISTORY

CHARLES CAUSLEY - WHAT WE DIDN'T KNOW

46 LEARN MUSIC THE FUN WAY!

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50 RECIPE

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I’ve always been an active person. I swam with Plymouth Leander from 11 years old, have run long distances from my mid teens, and started kickboxing in my early 20s. All this time though, I never considered it as being ‘for fun’ - but more as competitive and something you just 'had to get done'.

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Recently, a friend suggested I try a spin or kettlebells class. I have to admit, I’ve never been a gym goer, and it filled me with fear for many reasons. I don’t know my right from my left, and I’m like Bambi on ice when it comes to anything that requires coordination! Nevertheless, I built up the courage to go and see Mike at Priority1 Fitness on Newport Industrial Estate. After a good chat, I booked three classes before I could change my mind…Spin, PiYO and Combat.

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The Launceston Rotarians

Have you ever noticed that unassuming charity shop which you may have passed by close to the Southgate Arch? It is the home of the Rotary Community Shop, run by welcoming Rotarians and volunteers for the benefit of the community of Launceston and the surrounding areas.

Simply put, when you donate unwanted items to the shop, you are in turn supporting someone else in the area. Funds raised through the shop have provided grants and assistance to those in all walks of local life throughout the years, and the Rotary is a big support network that you may not have known about until now.

Internationally, and aside from the money raised through the shop for local causes, the Rotary group have taken an active part in the End Polio Now campaign which is supported by the Bill Gates Foundation. When disaster funds are needed they also, amongst others, support the Cornwall charity Shelterbox, who provide on-site disaster relief assistance.

Currently the team has just 13 members, and they welcome more of you to join their enthusiastic group to work to support good causes in Launceston and beyond. You can contact them via their website launcestonrotaryuk.org, or drop into the shop and talk to the Rotarian on duty there. You can also find them on Facebook @LauncestonRotaryUk. They meet on Mondays at 6pm at Launceston Golf Club.

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BY DANIEL FROM BEES TREES & GARDEN SERVICES Spring is the busiest time in the garden, and there is no better place to be on a lovely sunny day (if we’re lucky!). There are plenty of jobs that can be started in the early months of the year, and Daniel from Bees Trees & Garden Services gives us some good pointers below so we can get a head start on the garden this year.

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time to start planting deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers while they are still dormant.

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can be planted if the ground is not too wet or frozen, and all roses would love a good dose of well rotted farmyard manure or home made compost. This will give them a good head start for their growing season.

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perennials and gladioli corms are also suitable for planting if the soil conditions are good.

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to be lifted and divided after flowering, whilst they are still green, and herbaceous beds can be weeded and mulched either with leaf mulch or wood chip. This will act as a weed suppressant and help keep in moisture.

the risk of frost is over, buddleia can be hard pruned.

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(coloured dog wood) should be cut back to a couple of foot in march so that the fresh shoots grow, retaining their vibrant colours.

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good easy to use organic fertiliser for the garden is chicken manure pellets. These can be sprinkled all over the garden to give the new spring growth some food.

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is a good time to prepare the vegetable beds for spring planting and sowing, and broad beans and early peas can be planted. Shallots and onions can also be planted if the soil is not too wet or cold, and 1st early potatoes can be chitted in a light, frost free place ready for planting at the end of march.

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shrubs and trees for dead wood and prune.

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be pruned.

You should remove any dead wood.

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ornamental grapes can

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bushes can have fertiliser applied and be mulched.

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Joanne Tennant, owner of Dog Walking with Care, takes us on a leisurely waterside circular walk in a designated Area of Outstanding Beauty on Bodmin Moor.

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• Start at the pay & display carpark Siblyback Lake, Common Moor, Liskeard, PL14 6ER. • Walk past the tearoom, bear left and follow the path to the lake shore.

• Pass through the gate and take note of any advice and guidance for users of the Lake.

• Follow the gravel trail and head towards a small wooded area and the bird watching hut. This is a good place to observe flocks of waterfowl.

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Ever since I was 4 years old, I have dreamed of becoming a vet. 19 years later, that dream has become a reality - but little did I know I would be practising here in Launceston, the town in which I grew up.

As a student, I spent many weeks at Castle Vets getting to know the team and learning the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful Veterinary Surgeon, and it was during this time that I realised this was the veterinary practice for me. Therefore, it was the combination of a dream job, in an ideal practice, in a beautiful county that persuaded me to return to my roots after studying at Bristol University.

Since starting as a mixed Vet in August, I have loved meeting new faces, but also catching up with old ones too. I have managed to successfully navigate my way around the lanes (my local geographical knowledge coming in handy when the SatNav has tried directing me to Scotland!) and I think I’ve eaten enough Cornish pasties to last me a life-time. That being said, I couldn’t be happier to be back in the South West and I’m looking forward to making the most of what Cornwall has to offer in the next couple of months.

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Friday 6th March FLIC Present - The Goldfinch The film adaptation of Donna Tartt’s globally acclaimed bestseller of the same name, which won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and spent more than 30 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list.

Monday 9th March IMS Prussia Cove - South West Tour World-class classical musicians from the USA, Canada, Israel and the UK come to Launceston. This exceptional performance is designed to appeal to all audiences embracing those who are new to classical music. Tickets for everyone aged under 26 are free!

Friday 13th March Jon Culshaw - The Great British Take Off Join comedian, impressionist and star of BBC Radio 4’s Dead Ringer’s with legendary comedy producer Bill Dare, for an evening of unscripted, spontaneous comedy and conversation.

Saturday 21st March L’Esperienza Italiana A Taste of Italy comes to Launceston with antipasti, homemade pizza & pasta, sweet items, Italian themed bar, cheeses & coffee and live music.

Friday 27th March Clive Anderson Me, Macbeth & I The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway, Loose Ends and Talks Back takes to the road with his much-anticipated first ever solo tour, in a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy.

Saturday 28th March Feel Good Food Festival Come along and experience a wealth of amazing food and drink made by local artisan producers.

Saturday 14th March The Darkside of Pink Floyd With a fantastic light show this tribute act delivers a stunning, cultured, authentic and beautifully produced set of Pink Floyd classics live on stage!

Sunday 29th March The Robert Johns Leukaemia Fund Charity Evening Celebrate all things Cornish with an evening of entertainment from Johnny Cowling, Twin Harmony and The Countrymen.

Friday 20th March Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps A rare opportunity to see the writer, broadcaster and creator of Trigger Happy Happy TV live on tour. From North Korea through the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he’s visited some of the most unusual places on the planet, armed with a trusty Powerpoint, expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger!

Wednesday 1st April Angel Heart Theatre Present Mazymeg and the Honey Bees Weaving threads of Devon folklore and song, an enchanting soundtrack by Dartmoor musicians and shape-shifting puppetry, Mazymeg is a spellbinding tale from an ancient land suitable for ages 4yrs+.

For more information about Town Hall events please contact Launceston Tourist Information Centre on 01566 772321 or info@launcestontic.co.uk or find Launceston Town Hall on Facebook. www.launceston-tc.gov.uk/whats-on-in-launceston-town-hall @launcestontownhall

Friday 3rd April FLIC Present – Bait Winner of 2020 BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Debut and 2019 Screen Award for Best British film, don’t miss this Cornish film written and directed

by Mark Jenkin, starring Edward Rowe as a struggling fisherman dealing with the tensions that arise between locals and tourists in a Cornish fishing village against a back drop of second homes, shortterm lets and gentrification.

Wednesday 8th April Annual Town Meeting Everyone is invited to attend the 2020 Annual Town Meeting which is followed by the presentation of grants to local organisations by the Town Mayor.

Friday 17th April Wine and Wisdom Have some fun, test your knowledge and help raise funds for three local girls to attend the Girl Guide European Jamboree in Poland!

Saturday 25th April Launceston Folk Dance Club Spring Dance Everyone welcome as Launceston Folk Dance Club Celebrate a Centenary of Folk Dance in Launceston, dancing to Sarah Bazeley and the Dartmoor Pixie Band with a bring & share supper.

Sunday 26th April Giles Brandreth Actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter, QI, Have I Got News For You and Countdown star and Just a Minute regular, delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and hilarious name-dropping.

Friday 1st May 2020 FLIC Present – Judy Legendary performer Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) arrives in London in the winter of 1968 to perform a series of sold-out concerts.

Friday 15th May and Saturday 16th May Snowmaiden The young people of Oksigen Theatre celebrate their 10th production with this original play based on Russian folklore fairy tales with authentic Russian music & dance. Featuring the beautiful Snowmaiden, Immortal Skeleton & his trolls, Baba Yaga & her forest goblins, brave heroes, clever gypsies and a host of other characters to make you laugh.

Friday 22nd May Seann Walsh - Same Again?

This fresh show mixes some of Seann’s best loved routines with new candid stories from the last ten years.

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN LAUNCESTON TOWN HALL Get involved in one of the many regular sessions: PopChoir, Jive Classes, OneFitMama, Yoga, Pilates Fusion, UnBEATable, Healthwise, Access Theatre and more!

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LAUNCESTON TOWN HALL EVENTS

REGULAR CLUBS & EVENTS

Wosson!

Cornwall Beekeepers Association Launceston Group.

Monthly evening meetings in winter months at Tregadillett Community Centre. Summer meetings out & about. Guests welcome. For dates and more information please phone secretary Rosemarie Lane 01566 773584.

Launceston Male Voice Choir 7.30pm-9.30pm every Wednesday in Launceston Central Methodist Church Hall. Anybody who would like to join or come along for a 'taster' will be made most welcome. Contact Phil Honey 01566 782282 Launceston Amateur Dramatic Society Contact Nigel Crabb on 01566 770806 or 07870 618951. Email ncc207@btinternet.com or katehancock@hotmail.com. Also find us on Facebook - LADS Launceston.

Launceston Camera Club Welcoming anybody interested in photography from novices to the more experienced. We meet every Tuesday at 7.15pm from Sept to April except Christmas and New Year at Tregadillett Community Hall, Prouts Way, Tregadillett, Launceston, PL15 7HT. Launceston & North Cornwall Motor Club Contact Mike Wevill 01566 784451 or visit lncmc.co.uk for details.

Launceston Town Band Two course lunch, Wednesdays 11am-2pm in the band room behind dentists & Gateway Centre off Madford Lane. Learners group Thursday evening 6.30pm-7.30pm. Main band rehearsals Tuesday & Thursday. Any new players welcome. Contact Ann Brown 01566 86700.

Launceston Folk Dance Club Every Tuesday from Sept - June, 8pm-10pm at St Johns Ambulance Hall. Singles, pairs, friends come exercise and have fun whilst dancing.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, LAUNCESTON BRANCH Monthly branch meeting open to all members on the first Thursday of the month, 7.30 pm at their HQ in Edymead, Westgate Street, opposite the Cornish and Devon Post building.

Women's Section meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm.

Weekly drop in Coffee morning every Wednesday from 10am to noon. All welcome, Welfare workers from Plymouth Pop in centre visit on the first Wednesday of every month to deal with any problems that our local ex-service community need help with.

March 6 - FLIC Present - The Goldfinch March 9 - IMS Prussia Cove - South West Tour March 10 - Songfest 2020 - Spectacular Songs for the Heart and Soul!

March 13 - Jon Culshaw - The Great British Take Off March 14 - The Darkside of Pink Floyd March 20 - Dom Joly's Holiday Snaps March 21 - L’Esperienza Italiana March 27 - Clive Anderson - Me, Macbeth & I March 28 - Feel Good Food Festival March 29 - The Robert Johns Leukaemia Fund Chrity Evening April 1 - Angel Heart Theatre Present - Mazymeg and the Honey Bees April 3 - FLIC present Bait April 8 - Annual Town Meeting April 17 - Wine and Wisdom April 25 - Launceston Folk Dance Club - Spring Dance April 26 - Giles Brandreth May 1 - FLIC present Judy May 15 & 16 - Snowmaiden May 22 - Seann Walsh - Same Again

LAUNCESTON TOWN HALL REGULAR CLASSES Mondays - Access Theatre Monday Evenings - Pilates Fusion & 'Unbeatable' Tuesday Evenings - Popchoir Wednesday Mornings - OneFitMama Cornwall Wednesday Evenings - Yoga For ALL (Cornwall Council Adult Education) Thursday Mornings - Healthwise Thursdays Evenings - DLNW and Jive - Jive Classes

ONE OFF EVENTS 21 March - A Taste of Italy comes to Launceston at Launceston Town Hall. 6.30pm - 9.30pm. Buy tickets at www.missivyevents.co.uk 4 April - Lifton Community Centre Table Top Sale. 2pm - 4pm. Tables are ÂŁ5 and supplied.

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A taste of Italy comes to Launceston!

Saturday 21st March • 18:30 - 21:30 Launceston Town Hall, Westgate Street PL15 7AR

• Homemade Pizza & Pasta • Tiramisu & cakes • Italian themed bar • Live music • Antipasti • Plus more...

Tickets £6.00 to include a glass of Prosecco or Italian beer on arrival. No food is included with ticket. Due to limited availability tickets must be booked online - they will not be available on the door. Seating will be guaranteed for all guests.

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01566 772771 or email launceston.parishoffice@yahoo.co.uk.

Launceston Floral Art Group - First Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at The Eagle House Hotel.

Contact 01566 775717 (Flower Scene) or 07854 475711.

Launceston Road Runners - 6.45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays in Launceston Leisure Centre for social and training runs. New members always welcome. www.launcestonroadrunners.co.uk.

Zumba - Lower Intensity at Lifton Community Hall - If you like to dance but don't want to test your joints - this is the class for you! Always great fun. Contact lizlazenbury@gmail.com/07484 157706 Launceston Market in the Square - Second Saturday of each month. Contact Launceston TIC 01566 772321 or info@launcestontic.co.uk.

Launceston Orchestra - Friendly group of amatuer musicians who meet on Tuesday evenings in Launceston College during term time 7pm8.45pm. We play really great classical music. Ideally we like you to be grade 5 or over. We especially welcome players of violin, viola, bassoon, clarinet & french horn. Contact launcestonorchestra@ outlook.com or ring Simon Thomas (conductor) on 07725 964996.

Launceston Men’s Probus Club - meets 10.30am on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at Eagle House Hotel. Contact Jim Elliott 01566 773444.

West Country Embroiderers - Launceston Branch. 10am-3pm, last Friday of every month at St Cuthbert Mayne Church Hall, PL15 8XQ. New members welcome, whatever their skill level.

Contact Ruth 07919 536400.

Launceston Central Methodist Church Tuesday coffee morning - 10am-12pm.

Friday market - 9.30am-1pm.

Sunday morning service - 10.30am.

Launceston Choral Society - Mondays at 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church Hall. Friendly group of singers who like to do great choral works.

For more details contact Cherry or Mike Warne on 01566 772701.

Knit and Knatter - Every Friday 1pm - 3pm at Craft Carosel, 1 High Street. Booking essential. Contact taniamolesworth@hotmail.com.

Memory Cafe - fortnightly 2pm-4pm at Central Methodist Hall Launceston. For carers and those living with memory problems. Contact Cym Downing 01566 774425, Nik Burgess 01566 776509 or visit memorycafelaunceston.org.uk.

U3A Monthly Meeting - 10.15am on the last Friday of every month (except Dec) at Central Methodist Hall. Learn, laugh and live! http:// u3asites.org.uk/launceston.

Tregadillett Songbirds Ladies Choir - 7.30pm on Thursdays at Tregadillett Community Centre.

Contact Jo Bailey 01566 777983 or Carol Rigby 01579 363594.

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Café Scientifique 7pm at Eagle House Hotel, on 3rd Tues. Talk and chat on scientific topics in relaxed atmosphere. No such thing as a stupid question. Contact Cherry Warne 01566 772701. Visit www.cafescilaunceston.org for upcoming events.

Table Tennis Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm every week minus bank holidays at the Gateway Center. £3 per person.

Mothers’ Union Meet the third Wednesday of each month in the choir vestry at St Mary’s Church in Launceston at 2.30pm. We warmly welcome everyone, both male and female. Contact Raye 01566 773404.

Salvation Army Sunday prayers at 10.15am, Cafe style worship following at 11am. Monday 10am John 3:16 Cafe.

Tuesday 12pm Soup & Roll, 1pm craft afternoon.

Contact Susan 01566 774160.

Tai Chi Classes - St Mary's Church hall, term time. Tues evenings 7pm, Weds mornings 10am, everyone welcome.

Nicky Brice Ballet Classes - Every afternoon & evening Mondays & Thursdays, & Friday mornings (term time) St Mary's Hall. 07975614264.

Bingo - St Mary's Hall every Wednesday & Saturday at 7.30pm. 01566 774880.

St Mary’s Friday Coffee & Shop - 9.30am12.30pm at St Mary’s Church hall, Launceston.

Come and browse while enjoying tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Donations of books and bric-a-brac always welcome. Call Sue at the Parish office on

Flowerpatch Quilters - Every 2nd Thursday at Central Methodist Church Hall. Contact 01566 86666 or email flowerpatchquilters@hotmail.co.uk.

Launceston Cricket Club - Open to new players and members throughout the summer, from April to Sept. Facilities are available to hire throughout the year. Contact Bill Glen 01566 784603.

Launceston W.I. - Second Tuesday of every month at Eagle House Hotel. Light lunch from 1.15pm with speaker at 2pm. Contact Rosemary McClenaghan 01566 776365 or Rosemary Freeman 01566 772831.

St Stephen’s by Launceston W.I. - We meet on 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.15pm at St Cuthbert Mayne Church Hall. New members welcome. Contact Victoria de Gasson 07712596113 or vdegasson@gmail.com.

Lions Club - 7.30pm on 2nd Thursday of the month at Trethorne Golf Club. 01566 773747.

Trebullett Patchwork Group - Contact Carolyn Reynolds 01566 782556.

Launceston Visually Impaired Club - 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Transport provided from home to venue. Contact Angela Holman on 01566 775863.

Launceston Old Cornwall Society - Every 2nd Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion on Westgate Street. £10 per annum. All welcome.

Contact John Neale 01566 774683.

Rotary International - Mondays at 7.30pm, (with optional meal at 6.30pm) at Launceston Golf Club.

Contact sandramaizels@hotmail.co.uk.

Times and locations all subject to change, please contact relevant persons listed if unsure.

Lanson Shout! - First Friday of the month 8pm at The Bell Inn. Traditional Cornish singing and shanties. Follow 'Lanson Shout!' on Facebook.

Popchoir - Every Tuesday 7.30pm at Launceston Town Hall.

Launceston Velo - open to everyone 16+. Riding Sun 8.30am, Tues 10am, Weds 7pm, leaving from No.8 Cafe on Westgate Street. Speak to Adi in No.8 or find Launceston Velo on Facebook.

Lezant WI - Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month,

7.30pm in the Church Room, Lezant. Speakers, demonstrations, monthly flower, shrub and other competitions. First two meetings free.

Contact Cynthia 01579 370182.

Launceston Royal Naval Association.

Meet 1st Friday of each month 7:30pm at Royal British Legion, Eddymead. Contact Peter Rowe 01566 777347.

Art for all - Mark art and make new friends - £8 for 4 week course. Launceston Ambulance Hall Weds 10-1. 01822 258351.

Byan Community Outreach Service Drop in - claiming benefits, contacting local councils, setting up new tenancy, home choice applications and more. Launceston Library, Tues 10-12. 07710 709527.

Launceston Area Art Group (LAAG) - Meet every Thursday 10am - 3pm Oct - Apr in Trebullet village hall. New members always welcome whatever their skill level. Contact Allana 01579 363748 / allanahansell@btinternet.com Launceston All Gauges Model Rail Group - Dingle Hall on 4th Friday of month 7-9.45pm.

Open to all Ages. Contact Les 07972 333202.

Gaming nights - South Petherwin Village Hall every Sunday night 5pm - late. First visit free, subsequent sessions are £1 each. All welcome.

Launceston Stamp Club - Yeolmbridge Methodist Chapel Hall. 2nd Thursday of each month.

Launceston Railway Circle - 3rd Friday of the month (Sept - April) 7pm - 9.45pm in the Dingley Hall. All ages welcome. Contact Roger 01566 779896.

Launceston All Gauges Model Rail Group - 4th Friday of the month, 7pm - 9.45pm. All ages welcome. Contact Les on 07972 333202.

North Petherwin Football Club - We run 2 adult teams. 1 plays in the East Cornwall league which is classed as senior football, and the reserves play in the Duchy League 3. Find us on Facebook or www. northpetherwinfc.com.

Times and locations all subject to change, please contact relevant persons listed if unsure.

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3rd Friday of the month 4.30pm6.30pm at Tregadillett Community Hall. Open to all ages. Parents MUST attend.

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Want to learn skills for life? Enjoy the out of doors? Enjoy making new friends? Plus much much more? Launceston Scout group are looking for new youth members, we accept male and females aged 6 - 18. We have a thriving Beaver Colony, 2 Cub packs, a Scout and Explorer troop. We meet term time, through the year. We are also always looking for Adult volunteers to help run and support these groups. For more information or to make an enquiry, please email launcestonscoutgroup@gmail.com

Bridge Kids

Bridge Community Centre Connect after school club Mondays (term time) 4pm-5:30pm.

Reception - Y6 Kids.

Craft Mornings - Weds (term time) 10:30am-12pm.

Shining Stars Baby & Toddler Group - Thur (term time) 9:15-11am and 1-2:30pm.

Soft Play Disco - 1st Friday of each month.

Family Movie Night - 2nd Friday of each month Bridge Church Bridge Kids Church - every Sunday 10.30am. Contact Mark Blencowe - 07876 820965. www.bridgechurchuk.org or Bridgekidslaunceston on Facebook.

Little Pickles Toddler Group Monday’s 9.30am -11.30am at Bridge church. £2 per child £1 additional children. Open all holidays - 01566 779787.

Southgate Colts

All training held at Launceston College Playing fields. Visit www. southgatecoltsfc.co.uk or find us on Facebook.

Secretary, Diane Smith - 07878 260277.

Development session - 5-11yrs, Saturdays 9-10am 3G pitch Under 8’s - Tues 5-6pm. Shane Hooper 07368 332583 Under 9’s - Tues 5-6pm Wayne Martin 07817 943247 Under 10’s - Mon 6-7pm John Tape 07966550046 Under 11’s - Tues 5-6pm Rob Chapman 07484830550 Under 12’s - Thurs 6-7pm Roger

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Lifton Hall Groups

Beavers - Wed 5.45pm-7pm ages 5¾ to 7¾.

Anna Dymond: 07890 689654 or anna.kayden@live.co.uk.

Cubs - Mondays 6pm-7.15pm ages 7½ to 10½.

Sandie Gumbrell: 07866492214 sandieotter@outlook.com.

Scouts - Mondays 7.15pm-9pm ages 6 to 18.

Explorers - Thur 7.15pm ages 14-18. Contact James Collins on 07592791869 or jamc1997@hotmail.co.uk Lifton Youth Club - Year 7 to Year 13 at Lifton Community Centre, every Thursday 6:30 - 9:00pm.

Contact info@liftonyouthclub.co.uk or visit our website or Facebook page.

Launceston Rugby Club

Minis aged 6-12 Wed night 6.30pm7.30pm.

Juniors aged 13-16 Wed night 7.30pm-8.30pm.

Girls aged 13-18 Wed night 6pm7.30pm. Contact Andy Crichton on 07887567984.

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Lego Club - First Sat of the month 10am-12pm. Free event for families and everyone welcome.

Rhymetime - Fri 10am-10.30am.

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Coronation Park, Launceston PL15 9DQ Twins/Multiple Birth Play Session - Mondays 10.30am-12pm during term time. A free, friendly weekly drop-in group offering a chance to get together with other multiple birth families (siblings welcome).

Ready Steady Eat - 9.30am11.30am on 11th September, 9th October, 13th November, 11th December. Introduction to solid foods. Bookable session offering guidance and advice.

Please call 01209 615600.

Breastfeeding Group - Tues 1pm2.30pm. Pregnant or breastfeeding (exclusively or combined, directly or expressing) Friendly, non-

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Health Visitor Clinic - Weds and Fri 9.30am-11.30am. Drop In clinic for babies and toddlers for weighing and advice.

Portage Group - Thur 10am11.30am on 20th September, 18th October, 15th November, 20th December. For more info call Kim Russell on 07483 167329. A free, informal drop-in session for children from birth to three with complex additional needs, and their families.

Baby Massage - Thur 1pm-3pm.

Learn to massage your baby. To book call Sarah Cole on 07787 520113.

Oksigen Theatre

Drama Classes for 5-19 years in the Town Hall on Thur.

LAMDA Examinations in Acting Solo for 6-19 years in the Methodist Hall (various days of the week). For more info visit www.oksigentheatre.com, Facebook: Oksigen Theatre. Email: mail@oksigentheatre.com or call 01566 782496.

Launceston Girls Football Club Wed evening training and Sunday fixtures. Ages 5 - 15. Contact Zoe - 07939 087083 Tiny Taiquandoh /Taiquandoh Monday & Thursday evenings from Spetember at The Orchard Centre from ages 4 -7 and 12+. Contact Mark 0742920611 Launceston Youth Project - Every Friday 6pm - 9pm at The Orchard Centre. Ages 11- 16yrs. Pool table, café, tuck shop, chance to cook/ bake, art room, ping pong, C Card registration and distribution, Wii and Xbox. A place to chill and meet your friends. Contact Matthew 07534 878943 StarGirlz - Girls only. Ages 9-14.

Next session 3rd September from 6:00 – 8:00pm (fortnightly on a Tuesday) Axios - Boys only. Ages 9-14, Next session 28th of August from 6 – 8pm ( fortnightly on a Wednesday) The Shake Shop - Ages 10+, Next session 22nd of August from 3:30 – 5pm (every Thursday) LANsen Together Youth Group - Engaging children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Every Monday during term time. 4yrs - 9yrs 4pm - 4.45pm, 10yrs - 16yrs 5pm - 5.45pm. St Stephens Family Hub, PL15 8HL. lansentogether@gmail.com. FB LANsen Together.

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Truscotts goes gold with award win “Truscotts is setting a great example for the rest of the business to follow with exceptionally high standards and results. The team consistently provides great customer service and has built strong community relationships.

I’d like to congratulate the whole team on its hard work and dedication and I am looking forward to celebrating the team’s continued success this year.”

Simon Palmer, Dealer Principal at Truscotts, said “To be recognised as a Guild of Gold Lion Dealer, in a highly competitive market, is a fantastic achievement for our team. We are delighted to be recognised for the hard work that has gone into making 2019 a great success, and we will continue to ensure that each and every customer receives our excellent level of service throughout 2020.”

Local Peugeot Dealership, Truscotts, is starting 2020 in style, by celebrating being named as one of the most outstanding PEUGEOT Dealerships within the UK, in the prestigious annual Guild of Gold Lion Awards.

Truscotts in Launceston is being recognised as one of the jewels in PEUGEOT’s crown with the award, which commends the Dealership on excellent customer service and sales performance, outstanding customer feedback, the latest showroom specification and product availability.

The team was measured against all Peugeot Dealerships across the UK and its win was the second for the business following a successful 2019. This year is expected to follow suit with the launch of the All-New PEUGEOT 208 and 2008 SUV in Petrol, Diesel and Electric versions.

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Since then, along with advice from local police, the watch has grown to now include Tavistock Road and Western Road in Launceston, together with Dutson and Treburley outside the town.

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News from LAUNCESTON TOWN COUNCIL

The latest from Launceston Town Council

committees, who are tasked annually with agreeing what is required for the Council in relation to the areas for which they are responsible. These requirements are considered, which in turn leads to the total budget for the year.

For the forthcoming financial year, the Council requires a budget of £1,053,564.

We have estimated that we will generate an income of £262,084 and will also receive a grant from Cornwall Council of £26,277. This means that the remainder of the budget requirement needs to be taken from a precept (the local part of the council tax), and the figure for 2020/21 is £765,203. This is an increase of £108,082 against last year and a percentage increase of 16.4%.

The calculation used to demonstrate the cost is always that of a Band D Council Tax household. Launceston has 3,030 Band D equivalent homes which gives a figure of £252.49 per Band D household. This is an increase of £32.50 against last year, a percentage increase of 14.8%. I appreciate that nobody wishes to see their annual household bills rise, and please be assured that any increase made by the Council is only done so as required.

Within the annual budget are a number of items that we simply cannot overcome, namely rates, utilities, insurances and staffing costs.

However, to make some of the increases make more sense, listed below are details of the main areas that have led the Council to the budget that has been set; • S alaries and wages increase of £69,989 This increase is twofold. The first part of the increase is due to the Council employing two additional staff. The second part relates to a potential pay increase, as directed by the Local Government Association. At the time of setting the budget, we only had details of the demands of the representative union, which was an increase of 10%. We have had to estimate that this figure will not be met, but also take into consideration that the National

After the excitement of the Christmas festivities, we can now look forward to what the new year has in store for us, and looking back to our update last Spring, I noticed that we were talking about the Launceston Tourist Information Centre team working on our inaugural St Piran’s Day event.

For anyone who took part or indeed saw the pictures of the day, I think it is fair to describe the event as a rip roaring success, and with that in mind, the event this year is going to be even bigger, with more schools and more school children taking part. The event which takes place on March 5th will see children from local primary schools parading through town, stopping at the Town Square and Parade Ground for performances of Cornish dances and songs before a final series of recitals and lunch in the Town Hall. The Town Council feels it is very important that we are able to provide our local children with an annual community celebration to embrace their Cornish roots and heritage, and to make Launceston the hub for North Cornwall’s St Piran’s events.

The monthly Market in the Square will be back on the second Saturday of each month, starting from March, so please make sure you pay it a visit to see a great mix of stalls run by local traders and businesses. You should also ensure you leave time to visit the incredible independent shops, cafes and eateries we are so lucky to have in Launceston. If you are a trader and would like to find out more about joining the Market, just contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01566 772321 or info@ launcestontic.co.uk. As well as the shops and stalls, your local town councillors hold a monthly surgery at the market, so if you would like to ask any questions or have any comments or feedback please do take the time to visit them.

The start of the New Year is always a busy time for the Council, as that is when we have to set the budget for the forthcoming year. The agreed budget is set following work undertaken by all of the Council and

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Within the Town Hall we have been able to provide a wide and varied range of arts and cultural events, aiming to provide something for all age groups. Our venues are used by community groups and business organisations and we feel that all of this goes someway to ensuring that Launceston is identified as a town with provision for many. We are able to offer all of the above to a Council Band D household for a total cost of 69 pence per day.

Whilst we provide a number of services, we are not responsible for them all. Cornwall Council are responsible for; • A dult Social Care • B enefits • C hildren’s Services and schools • C ouncil Tax and Business Rates • E lections • E nvironmental Health and Licensing • H ousing • P lanning • P ublic Rights of Way • R efuse collection and Recycling • R egistration Service I appreciate that it can often be confusing as to who is responsible for what, so if in any doubt, please feel free to contact the Town Council and we will be happy to advise you.

Thank you for taking the time to read about what the Council has been doing and please remember that you can call, email or visit us in person if there is any information or updates you would like.

Your town councillors can be contacted for help, guidance or information on any issues which concern you. They can be contacted via the Town Council office, telephone 01566 773693 or email admin@launceston-tc.gov.uk.

Your councillors are: Dave Gordon (Mayor) Leighton Penhale (Deputy Mayor), Sam Allen, Helen Bailey, Paula Bullen, John Conway, Nicola Gilbert, John Harris, Joan Heaton, Brian Hogan, Brian Keighley, Jane Nancarrow, Ian Nolan, Paul O’Brien, Rob Tremain and Margaret Young. The councillors hold surgeries which are on the second Saturday of the month as part of the Town market.

I have stated before that the range of assets and services which Launceston Town Council is responsible for is considerable. As well as the Town Hall and Guildhall, we also own the Ambulance Hall, and operate the cemetery at Upper Chapel, the closed cemetery at Dockacre, Westgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park, four sets of public toilets, Southgate Arch, Lawrence House Museum, Newport Roundhouse, the Priory Ruins and the Rest Garden at Newport, the Tourist Information Centre, Windmill Wood, Priory Park, Grammers Park and Lanstephen play areas, allotment sites at Grammers Park, Kensey and Dutson, the coach park in Westgate Street, the Band Room and the Green Room. We also manage the Town Square and Parade Ground, and run monthly markets.

In addition, the Council actively supports many of the events and festivals which take place in the town, provides the Christmas Lights for the town and gives grants to local organisations. The Town Council is responsible for public seats, some public lights and bus shelters, extensive grass cutting and horticultural work across the town, footpath maintenance and weed killing and the grounds maintenance contract for a large part of Coronation Park.

Our website address is www.launceston-tc.gov.uk and you can message us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @lansontownclerk.

The Town Council offices are open between 9am-1pm Monday to Friday

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The latest from Launceston Town Council

Living Wage has risen by 6.2%. Therefore we have estimated an increase of 5% for lower salary scale points and 3% on the higher scale points.

• Lawrence House Museum grant increase of £18,960 - This increase is to allow the Council to fund the position of a full time curator at the museum. This is the first time such a post has been undertaken, and is being done to enhance the offer and benefits of the town museum to more visitors.

• B udget for Earmarked Reserves of £47,488 - This is so as to ensure that the Council has proper reserves, so as it is able to undertake any necessary repairs, maintenance and/ or improvements to the Council and its many facilities. As the owners of a number of historic and indeed ancient buildings, the Council must ensure that they are maintained properly and to a legal standard.

The Council agreed a number of years ago to set up reserve budgets so there are specific and identified sums of money for the buildings and their contents. Examples of some of these reserves are; £40,000 for the provision of a new cemetery, £33,000 for required works to Lawrence House Museum, £8,700 for elections and £66,422 for Town Hall building works.

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Debbie qualified from the British School of Osteopathy (now The University College of Osteopathy) in 1988. After several years working in London as an associate, she moved back home to Cornwall and began her practice in Launceston. From those early years, they have grown in numbers and had two homes until finally moving to The Orchard Centre last year.

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By Mercy Brewer

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The great poet Charles Causley taught at my primary school, studied at my current school, and there is a plaque on his house opposite the river where we used to feed the ducks when I was little. He has a festival named after him, a large portrait in the town hall, and he is easily found in the local library and museum. Despite being surrounded by him for so long, I had only heard of a couple of Charles Causley’s poems - and certainly had not delved deeper into his writing. When I did however, I discovered that there is more to this local legend than meets the eye.

Born in 1917 in Launceston, the aftermath of the First World War shaped Causley’s childhood.

His father, who had served as a soldier in France, died slowly over 7 years post-war due to injuries he had sustained in battle. The shell-shocked behaviour of the soldiers in Launceston would also have had a huge impact on him. Causley revealed: “...it had been made perfectly clear to me that war was something more than the exciting fiction one reads about in books or saw on films.”

In his works, Causley wrote about childhood, the Cornish countryside, conflict (aided by his experiences travelling in the navy) and his devout Christianity. He skilfully blended these themes in his poetry, going against the trend of Modernism (where everyone was trying to be as unique as possible) and became a radical traditionalist. He remained devoted to Christianity at a time where others were losing faith, and stuck to traditional poetry structures where others were trying to break free from the mould.

A radical writer, Causley tackled a variety of themes in his work. From portraying a tragic view of the lives of lower ranks in the Second World War, to questioning God’s position as the saviour of humanity, such as in I saw a shot down angel, Causley never failed to write in a personal way.

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