Launceston Life Summer edition 2021

THE COMMUNITY VOICE OF LAUNCESTON

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LAUNCESTON TOWN BAND T R DOIDGE 30TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL ISSUE 12 | SUMMER 2021

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Hello Lanson!

Firstly I want to say a big welcome back to all our businesses now able to open and operate fully, and with the positive daily news of recovery fingers crossed for the 21st June when all restrictions will be lifted.

Secondly I hope you have enjoyed the last few editions, and getting to know Claire and Rosie. Though they have only been onboard the Launceston Life team since November, it feels like they have always been part of the team to bring you your community magazine.

And finally I know we were excited for our largest ever magazine last edition, but this one has increased yet again! Thank you to all the wonderful businesses for their advertising, the community groups that help with community news and you, our readers, for the great feedback you give us.

Have a wonderful (and safe) summer and we will see you out and about over the coming months.

Ellie Mason - Publisher ellie@launcestonlife.com Claire Pearce - Sales Executive claire@launcestonlife.com Rosie Cripps - Sales Support rosie@launcestonlife.com

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THE CAUSLEY FESTIVAL OF ARTS & LITERATURE

JULY 23 - 25 2021 After the year we’ve had, missing out on so many events last year, we’ll all be pleased to see the return of much-loved festivals and events this year.

This includes the annual Causley Festival of Arts & Literature, which will return to Lanson this July over a digital AND physical format.

Taking place over the weekend of 23rd to 25th July, the Causley Festival is being planned as we write this, with hopes to welcome back many familiar faces, as well as the addition of new acts to the lineup over the weekend.

The festival celebrates Launceston, Cornwall, history, the arts sector, poetry and of course, Charles Causley. Over the weekend there will be a variety of readings, workshops, performances and creative events, so be sure to mark the dates in your diaries!

For those of you who may have some spare time on your hands in the summer, there’s still the opportunity to be involved. Why not volunteer for one of the festival’s events or, if you have a local venue in Launceston that’s free between 23rd and 25th July, why not host an event yourself? If you’re interested in getting involved, email marketing@causleytrust.org.

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More information about the lineup and events will be published over the next few weeks. Follow @causleytrust on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for details.

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Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) has announced plans to host its Rainbow Run Your Way fundraiser from 19th to 20th June.

Rainbow Run has become an event synonymous with sunny days and explosions of colour across three different locations in the south west including RAF St Mawgan in Newquay. Last year due to COVID restrictions the event went virtual and still raised £100,000 for the charity. This year participants will be encouraged to once again take on the Rainbow Run in their own way.

The aim will be to collectively raise £30,000 for each of the charity’s three children’s hospices, including Little Harbour in St Austell, a poignant target to reach for the charity’s 30th anniversary year.

It is free to take part in this event but CHSW encourages everyone to register on its website to ensure they have access to event information and free resources. If participants raise £15 or more in sponsorship they will be sent a 30th anniversary commemorative medal after the event.

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CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS!

This summer, 40 years after gaining his HGV licence, Terry Doidge is celebrating 30 years of running his own business T R Doidge - Hay & Straw.

Terry was 13 when he first learnt to drive tractors while working with his father, Ronald Doidge, at Eric J Neale's in Launceston. As a child he enjoyed sitting on the verge outside the family home in Lifton, watching the trucks drive by on the old A30, long before the new dualcarriageway was built. After leaving school at 16 he worked full time for Eric and gained his HGV licence there aged 21.

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The ERF was re-sprayed to Terry’s own colours and then stretched to a 5.1 metre wheelbase 6-wheeler, with a new body built by Gavin Ellacott. The 14 litre Cummins engine was rebuilt and retuned to 425hp by Pannell Commercials and the registration was changed to M12 TRD. Congratulations T R Doidge!

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Congratulations to Terry and Co on 30 years from John Stenlake at Tregaller Farm

Congratulations T R Doidge!

EBRATING 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS!

Over the last 30 years Terry has developed a loyal customer and supplier base for his business, with a number of them having been with him since the start. He would like to thank them all very much for their ongoing support, many of them have become good personal friends.

T R Doidge produces and supplies quality hay from Devon & Cornwall which is sold across the south, including regular customers in London, Essex and the Channel Islands.

Terry’s straw supplies are sourced from across southern England and he delivers it across the south west, taking great pride in providing a high quality, reliable service all year round. He also supplies shavings and chopped rape straw bedding.

The yard at Tregaller is open for customer collections every Saturday morning throughout the year, with other times available by appointment. For more information call 07798 582527 or message the Facebook page.

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Terry's first HGV job was driving this Ford D-Series for Eric J Neale in 1981

With a huge thank you for all you do for the club

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Launceston Town Band PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Here in Lanson, the local town band is ever present, its exuberant tunes familiar to all as they ring out across town during local events and celebrations.

The deep, mellow, yet cheery sound of a town band nestles itself into a community. We all become accustomed to its unique sound. Across the country, summer fetes, community celebrations, Remembrance commemorations and the like are all accompanied by town bands. It’s a tradition that seems to be deeprooted wherever you go.

Mike Warne and Tony Uglow, both long-serving members of Launceston Town Band, wanted to share a little bit of the band’s history, as well as their own experiences of playing over the years.

The ‘Launceston Municipal Band’ was formed in 1919 when the following resolution was passed: “That the Launceston Municipal Band be formed, outside the territorial force” - the territorial force presumably being the territorial army reserve attached to the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. In June 1920, minutes record the band received four Bb cornets, three Bb clarinets, 1 Eb clarinet, two tenor horns, one euphonium, two bombardons with carriage straps, one bass drum with sticks and straps for drums, all thought to have been purchased from Messrs Boosey, a leading firm of instrument makers. The band already owned one tenor trombone and one Bb baritone (horn), so the band’s original instruments comprised a mixture of brass, woodwind and percussion, the same as a military band.

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However, in May 1924 it is recorded that the committee agreed to dispose of the clarinets and buy more brass instruments, and since then the band has been a brass band without woodwind instruments. The band later received a donation of instruments from the vicar of St Stephens who had presumably kept the instruments left behind by the St Stephens Band, who had disbanded at the outbreak of the First World War. Tony Uglow, proud Launcestonian whose family have lived in the area for generations, joined the band in 1956 as a ten-year-old boy and still has connections with the band today.

“We used the old Congregational Sunday School Room down Northgate Street as our Rehearsal Room in those days, long before the neighbouring Congregational/ Baptist Chapel collapsed - although, frankly, the Sunday School Room was in a fairly dangerous state, as I recall. The first floor balcony was a no go area due to it's dilapidation with holes all over the place,” Tony recalled.

It was some time after this that Eric Smith became chairman of the band and they were able to access a room under what is now Stags estate agents, before the band was moved into the present building.

Former solicitor Mike Warne, who moved to Launceston in 1980 and joined the band that year, holds the original lease to the bandroom. What was once a disused chapel was leased to the band for a seven-year contract for £10 rent per year in the 60s. Finally, in 2009, the bandroom was transferred to Launceston Town Council, after some difficulty surrounding the price of the rent following the 1970s local government reorganisation. This new lease was to last 21 years with four trustees of the bandroom on a full repairing basis at the same rent of £10 per annum.

After giving up playing in the band in 1989, Mike continued to be involved and in 2011 he became chairman and is still very much involved today.

The musical director of the band is now Ann Brown, who was previously principal solo cornet of the band for a continuous period of some 40 years.

Do you have fond memories of playing in or seeing the Launceston Town Band over the years? Let us know, email rosie@launcestonlife.com

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Our range of HUUB open water swim products have been very popular recently, don’t forget we also have a range of Demo suits for you to try before you buy.

Our Alder all-purpose wetsuits are perfect for your SUP boarding, surfing and other water based activities.

The Run Venture team can be found in store to support you with all your Running purchases.

Find us at Douglas Business Park, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, PL15 7FU 01566 776102 and online at www.launcestoncyles.co.uk

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Launceston Life is delighted to announce they have partnered up with the Cornish All Blacks and Launceston Rugby Club to lead the club’s advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

With the recent growth of Rosie Cripps and Claire Pearce joining the team at the end of 2020, along with being so passionate about what they do in and for the community, this meant that when the opportunity came about to work with a fantastic local organisation, the team jumped at the chance.

Ellie Mason, Launceston Life managing director, said: “The club has been doing an amazing job with all their advertising and sponsorship opportunities, though with the experience we have working with the likes of The Royal Cornwall Show we wanted to enable the club to realise the site’s full potential. The more we can raise for the club, the bigger the community benefit.

Andy Crichton, Launceston Rugby Club chairman, said: “We are excited about this new partnership and look forward to seeing

it develop and flourish. There is extensive positivity around the club’s future with players eagerly looking forward to the new season, boding well for the club’s future prospects.”

Launceston Rugby Club is home to the famous Cornish All Blacks and although the pitch, located at Polson Bridge, is set within a quiet and tranquil area of Launceston, on weekends it is filled to the rafters with rugby fans, spectators, supporters and those just wanting a good day out to watch their local sports team play.

From May, Launceston Life will be heading up the club’s advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

Sponsoring the club not only enables the club to continue their important work instilling such healthy and active habits in the community, it also brings ample opportunities for businesses to gain exposure locally and further afield.

If you are a local business wanting to sponsor the club, a player or a shirt, get in touch with Claire, claire@launcestonlife.com

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Do you have a little spare time to volunteer? Would you like to do something worthwhile that represents your community? Are you keen to do something rewarding that will help benefit the next generation? Do you have a desire to contribute to our children’s education and ensure they get a good start in life? Are you over the age of 18 years and would you like to be part of a team that supports a school to achieve this? Do you have a wider interest in education or a specific role that would benefit from your experience as a governor?

We are looking for people who are self-motivated, enthusiastic and objective with an enquiring mind.

You may bring life skills or skills you have gained through work, and we are also looking for governors of all ages. You do not need to be an expert in education but will be willing to learn as training and induction is provided, and you may learn new skills that will help you in your work life. You will also be willing to listen and work as a team.

An Daras Trust is comprised of 8 primary schools based around North Petherwin, Werrington, St Stephens

by Launceston, 2 in Launceston town, Coads Green, Lew Trenchard and Princetown. We are looking for people of all ages, including young people in these communities to consider being a governor.

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Create the perfect summer picnic There’s nothing quite like packing up a picnic for a day in the British sunshine.

With restrictions eased, and the rule of six in play, we all want to make the most of the summer, and a quintessentially Cornish picnic is at the top of our list of things to do while the warm weather is around.

Now we can meet up in groups of six outdoors, now is the perfect time to take advantage of spending quality time with our loved ones - and what better way to do that than with some good, locally sourced produce, a nice glass of your favourite gin or wine, and a good natter? After all, we think: Fresh air + food + friends = pure happiness!

And did you know that you can source most, if not ALL, of your picnic supplies locally in Launceston from the range of amazing independent shops? Quality ingredients and company makes for quality time well spent.

Launceston Life is pleased to team up with a number of local businesses based in Launceston and the surrounding area to give you some picnic-perfect inspiration this summer. From delicious chutneys to pair with amazing local cheese, to a refreshing summer tipple, we are taking you through our perfect Cornish picnic guide so you can make the most of the summer with friends and family.

Take a look at page 33 where we have a fantastic competition to win a box of summer BBQ goodies worth £50 from Warren’s Butchers - a perfect addition to a family picnic!

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Summer is upon us and now is the time to sit back, relax and spend as much time as you can enjoying the fruits of all your labour in the garden.

It’s teaming with life everywhere now. Of course the weeds don't stop growing and the lawns need regular cutting. The main issues in the summer garden are water and pests.

• Try to collect as much rain water as you can, this is especially important if you grow in pots or have vegetables.

• Avoid indiscriminate pesticides, prevention is a better method.

• Be tolerant of insects - lots of them such as ladybirds

and lacewings eat aphids.

• Encourage birds to your garden, blue tits love picking aphids from your plants, thrushes and blackbirds love to eat slugs and snails.

• Fine netting over your vegetables will stop butterflies laying their eggs on them, caterpillars hatch quickly and eat lots.

• Net fruit bushes before Mr Blackbird feasts on them.

• By feeding your roses once a month you will keep them strong and more resistant to pests and diseases.

• Spring bulbs can be lifted and stored, or left in the ground but let the leaves die back before cutting, all the goodness goes back into the bulbs.

• De-head regularly to prolong flowering.

• Support tall perennials to stop heavy winds and rain bashing them down.

• Prune early flowering shrubs when they have finished blooming, but check for bird nests first.

• Plant out summer bedding.

• Take cuttings to increase your plant stock, share and swap with friends - free plants are great!

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PICNIC HAMPER WORTH £50 FROM PHILIP WARREN GRAZIERS & CRAFT BUTCHERS This month we bring you another fantastic competition.

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Launceston Foodbank Charity Shop has been open on Newport Industrial Estate since March 2015.

It was opened to raise funds to keep the foodbank running when grants were no longer an option. We started to find that when people donated food, they also donated clothes outgrown by their children, clothing they didn’t wear any more, unwanted gifts, crockery that didn’t match their colour scheme; the list goes on. “Let’s open a charity shop to sell all these donations,” - so we did.

Six years later and three closures due to COVID, we are still open and keeping extremely busy selling and sorting donations

at rates we could never have imagined six years ago. We also recycle the clothing and bedding that does not reach the shop floor, sell items that are unusual or brand new on selling sites and sell on books, DVDs and CDs we cannot fit on the shelves. This additional income together with the daily takings keeps our treasured foodbank open four days a week.

The hard work put in by our lovely staff, wonderful volunteers and the amazing volume of donations we receive from the community; the charity shop goes from strength to strength and we look forward to meeting customers old and new.

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Over the last year or so businesses have been making the most of the opportunities available between lockdowns to try and ensure they can keep going.

However, from the summer it is hoped that we can all come out and start reconnecting again, physically rather than over Zoom!

Whilst online meetings have become the norm we all know that face-to-face is the most human way to interact, and the committee of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce are keen to encourage these connections. In partnership with Haines Watts, a local firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisers, the Chamber has arranged for two events to take place in July, ‘Reconnecting Launceston’.

For those able to spare some time in the mornings, the first event is from 8am to 10am on 8th July 2021, at the Eagle House Hotel. Haines Watts will be supplying bacon butties and coffee for all business owners and professional advisers – you just need to register first by emailing your details to launceston@hwca.com.

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Spring has sprung (albeit in a slightly wet way), and our attention turns to what the Summer will bring for the town and what the Town Council is doing to continue its support and the delivery of services.

Cllr Helen Bailey, Cllr John Conway (who was also successfully elected to Cornwall Council), Cllr Nicola Gilbert, Cllr Davey Green, Cllr Dave Gordon, Cllr John Harris, Cllr Joan Heaton, Cllr Brian Hogan, Cllr Jane Nancarrow, Cllr Ian Nolan, Cllr Paul O’Brien, Cllr Leighton Penhale, Cllr Bonnie Soanes, Cllr Rob Tremain and Cllr Margaret Young.

The latest from Launceston Town Council

Following the elections, the work will be taken forward by a newly elected Council. Of the 16 councillor seats we have, 15 of these were filled at the election, and the Council will be co-opting (or choosing) the 16th member at the June Council meeting.

At the first meeting of the Council after elections, we have to nominate a Chairman to the Council. As Launceston is a town, we are able to call the Chairman the Mayor, and I am delighted to announce that Cllr Leighton Penhale was nominated to be the Mayor of Launceston for 2021-22. Cllr Penhale has been the Deputy Mayor for the past two years, so has been able to gain experience of the role ahead and I know you will all wish him every success in the coming year.

The election saw two new members elected, and they are Councillors Davey Green and Bonnie Soanes. We welcome them to the Town Council and look forward to working with them and sharing their ideas and suggestions in how we can continue to improve. The councillors who will represent the town for the next four years are:

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The Council also nominated a Vice Chairman (Deputy Mayor), and Cllr Helen Bailey was duly nominated for this position. Cllr Bailey works with many groups and organisations involved with the town and I know that between the two of them, our Mayor and Deputy will serve the town to the highest level.

As I explained in our last update, we had been undertaking a large amount of work in preparing our venues for re-opening, and our sites are looking excellent. We have refurbished rooms, erected new signage and had paint and repairs undertaken to the crest at the front of the Town Hall. As custodians of such wonderful, historic buildings, we must ensure they are maintained to the highest standards possible, but that does mean that sometimes even the simplest task can end up being a long drawn-out process, as we attempt to find the correct types of paint and ensure that we employ only those contractors that specialise in the works required. The Council recently employed Mr Martin Cornish as our Estates and Properties Manager, and together with his team, he has undertaken a whole range of work and due to the nature of our historic portfolio, some of that work has been rather challenging, but the end results have been superb.

Francis Rossi, Gary Delaney, Seann Walsh, Dom Joly, Ed Byrne (so that’s the comedy all covered), we have Abba and Queen tribute acts, The Ultimate 80’s concert, Women of Rock, and if they are all too modern for your taste we also have The Beatones, and The Sixties Invasion! To see the full list of events and ticket details visit https://launceston-tc. gov.uk/whats-on-in-launceston-town-hall . If you would like to hire the hall contact us for more information.

The Council recently agreed to have the area of land at Snowdrop Crescent in Stourscombe, cleared of all the overgrown vegetation. This work will be undertaken shortly and we will be asking residents local to the area what, if any, changes they would like to see at the site. As the town is lacking in green open space, it may be a good site to plant some trees and make natural footpaths across the site, so as residents in that area of town can make use of the space. We need to take into account the residential nature of the area, so whatever is undertaken is in keeping with what you require. Therefore please feel free to contact us with any views and ideas.

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. The councillors hold surgeries which are on the second Saturday of the month as part of the Town market.

As we open the doors to the Town Hall and bring arts and entertainment to the town, our curtain raiser is Hellish, a rip roaring, irreverent and wickedly funny show that takes you from Heaven to Hell and back again, in time for scones and cream. This is a show for grown-ups only, but whilst the show may be slightly naughty, the venue won’t be and you can see the show in a safe and socially distanced environment.

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

This show is just the start of a fantastic series of events, including Mark Watson,

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The latest from Launceston Town Council

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Launceston Town Hall

Sunday 13th June Art of Weddings Cornwall's Premier Wedding Fair A treat for all those looking to meet friendly, experienced wedding professionals in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Showcasing a wide and varied selection of local businesses.

Friday 23rd July Wildwood Kin This contemporary alt-folk trio come to Launceston as The Charles Causley Festival live music headline act. Previous performances include Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park and the BBC Music Introducing Stage at Glastonbury.

Thursday 1st July Mark Watson How You Can Almost Win  "This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game". Independent

Saturday 24th July The Causley Festival Makers Market Browse and buy from our finest local creators, makers, designers, producers and artists.

Saturday 24th July The Makers Market Activity Workshops Visit us throughout the day for a range of pop-in or pre-booked art, craft and makers workshops for all ages.

Sunday 4th July IMS Prussia Cove South West Tour An exceptional performance from world-class classical musicians from across the globe designed appeal to audiences of all ages, engaging those who are new to classical music as well as regular attendees.

Sunday 11th July Dante Festival Opening Concert and Children’s Workshop Featuring the internationally renowned Brodsky Quartet, cellist Laura van der Heijden (BBC Young Musician of the Year 2012), and the talented young players of Trigg Strings. Includes an afternoon workshop for children and young students, an opportunity to meet and chat with musicians, and an evening concert – an unforgettable experience for young and old alike!

Friday 30th July 80's Experience Shoulder pads at the ready, put your spandex on and shine those neon shoes - The ultimate concert is coming to town, full of 80s cheese and contemporary classics for the ultimate mix of party hits.

Friday 6th August Francis Rossi - I Talk Too Much Legendary Status Quo lead singer shares the extraordinary secrets of his 50-plus years in rock’n’roll when he takes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.

For more information about Town Hall events please contact Launceston Visitor 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

Saturday 7th August Paddleboat Theatre - Rustle An interactive family adventure jampacked with puppets, songs and surprises!

Help set up camp and settle down for the greatest campfire story ever told: "This company understands how to perform children's theatre... vibrant, rich, detailed and challenging - they expect the children to 'get it' and they do. The benefit is that we as adults can enjoy the show just as much".

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Sunday 8th August Gary Delaney - Gary In Punderland Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered! Age Guidance 16+.

Friday 20th August The Beatones - Ultimate Live 60s Show!

Featuring your favourite 60s hits, including songs from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Herman’s Hermits, The Who, The Kinks, The Small Faces, The Searchers, and many more. This show is suitable for all ages.

Saturday 21st August Jack Dean & Company Hero and Leander Sing, dance and cry with us in this bittersweet theatre show. Six multiinstrumentalists tell an epic seaside tale through songs encompassing folk, indie, sea shanties and choral music. A story of bad rulers, worse weather, and how we keep going when everything is flipping terrible. Perfectly suited for young people aged 14-30.

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES IN LAUNCESTON TOWN HALL We have welcomed back many of our regular users.

Join in with PopChoir, Oksigen Theatre, OneFitMama, Pilates Fusion, UnBEATable, Healthwise and more!

AND USEFUL INFORMATION Cafe Avodah, The Gateway Centre Launceston Under new management, Cafe Avodah (previously the Gateway Cafe) will be open Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm, and will be hosting a variety of wellbeing support groups on their ‘Community Table’, including Stroke Group, U3A, Rummikub, Knit n Knatter, sewing club, art group and more.

Sing and Play These music lessons for under 4’s take place Mondays, 10-11am, Sterts Theatre, and Tuesdays, 10-11am, The Riverside, Tavistock. Pay weekly, just £5 per session, or pay for the whole term at a reduced rate. Email Paula theeverys@hotmail.co.uk for further information.

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School for Social Entrepreneurs Twelve hours’ free bite-sized learning sessions to people living in Launceston, helping to develop and explore ideas for small business or community projects. Small group sessions and one-to-one mentoring available. For initial chat, call 07725 834 527 or email springboard@sse.org.uk. Visit www.the-sse. org/courses/springboard-the-ideas-greenhouse.

North Petherwin Dog Show North Petherwin Parish village dog show and Fun Day will be held at North Petherwin Football club grounds on the 4th July with the first class starting at 12.30pm, registration beforehand would be appreciated to save queueing on the day. BBQ and drinks available.

Various usual classes, £2 per dog per class. There will be homemade ice cream, raffle and items for sale. A donation from funds on the day will go to the Cornwall Air Ambulance. Championship prizes of a caricature of your dog or a voucher for a session at Field of Dreams, a secure dog activity field.

Please email ncornwalloac@yahoo.com and request a registration form and payment details.

North Petherwin Annual Village Loop North Petherwin Annual Village Loop walk first Saturday in September, meet in the village by the cross roads and join in our 5th year. A 5-mile circular walk to raise funds for a local cause, rosettes for all entries. Donation suggestion £5 per person or £10 per family as in previous years. See the village Facebook page nearer the time for further information.

Georgia’s Voice Georgia’s Voice will be starting their female support group on alternate Wednesday's for ages 18-25 at The Orchard Centre, Launceston. First date 7th June 7-9pm, no need to book. Please note there is very limited parking, please park elsewhere if possible. Come and meet the lovely facilitators Caro and Liz, have a chat, a cuppa and support each other. This will compliment ManDown Cornwall who also have a support group alternate weeks. Please see their facebook pages for further information.

NEWS FROM LAUNCESTON PARISH CHURCHES Launceston Parish Churches continues its discipleship courses in June with a new 5-week course on Pastoral Care, titled ‘New Commandment’. Tuesdays, 7pm, will be online for the first three sessions. To sign up or find out more information, email revnfarr@icloud.com St Stephen’s Church is closed during the week until August to allow work on the porch roof. Sunday access will continue via a door in the scaffolding.

It is hoped Messy Church will start again in July. Taking place at St Stephen’s Church Hall, monthly, 3.15pm4.45pm on a Tuesday after school, with crafts, activities and a story. To find out about this fun group, email Esther on eeritchie@live.co.uk The next book and bric-a-brac sales are planned for June 5th and 12th. For all enquiries, contact Eve Gabriel on 01566 775 216. The St Stephen’s Giant Book Sale takes place on the first Saturday of the month, 9am-12pm.

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MEANS SO MUCH MORE THIS YEAR…

THE EVOLUTION OF

Launceston High Street When you’re out and about in town, do you ever stop, look up and wonder what our high street would have looked like 100 years ago? on the White Hart side. On the Nisi Prius side, there were three shops - occupied by a watchmaker and grocer, a bootmaker (can you guess which shop resides there today?) and a barber.

Before the hall and county jail at Bodmin was established in 1838, Launceston was once the centre for all county court hearings, taking place in the town centre at the Guildhall. In 1840, the county jail at Launceston Castle and the Guildhall were demolished, making way for a new market house. The Upper Market, known to many as the corn and butter market, was located in the town square, and a new meat market was established by St Mary Magdalene’s Church, now where the Market House Arcade stands today. Unfortunately, many people weren’t pleased with the overall look of the butter market, which had been designed by architect George Whightwick in an Italian style.

In May 1875, the Cornish & Devon Post reported that a fire had broken out at Mr A Lyne’s shop on Broad Street, a grocer and

Launceston, once ‘the gateway into Cornwall’, has always been a bustling market town.

Today, as cars roll along the tarmacked roads, shoppers quip in and out of the shops and residents stop for a chat with old friends by the war memorial, it’s easy to think this modern town is worlds apart from the old Lanson, with its horse and carts trundling along dusty roads, the old butter market attracting eager local folk, and the clanging of metals and the old Cornish accents ringing out across the square.

With thanks to Roger Pyke from Launceston Then for allowing us to print the information he has on the history of the town centre, as well as supplying some amazing photographs of Launceston from times past, we have put together a little bit of backstory on the town and how the high street was and always will be an important part of our community.

In the early 1800s, the old Guildhall was situated in the centre of Broad Street and was divided into two halls, one for the Nisi Prius and the other for the Crown Court, located

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forage dealer. Sadly for Mr Lyne, the fire engine ‘The Volunteer’ broke down after pumping water from the reservoir for just a few minutes.

People formed a double line, passing buckets of water to tame the flames until The Volunteer was repaired and was able to put the fire out completely. Unfortunately, this didn’t save Mr Lyne’s shop, and ruined two other residents’ homes.

The butter market became ‘the hub’ of the town for many years, right up until the war years. When the end of the First World War came, it was decided in 1919 to demolish the butter market to make way for a new war memorial. By the end of 1920, the butter market had been removed from Launceston.

square - pre and post-Covid, of course - allows for markets and events to take place in the centre of the town.

There’s no doubt that Launceston’s history is rich, interesting and full of old characters and events. The making of today’s high street and square is thanks to the hard work and dedication from the town and its business owners, but also tribute to the developments made by people in the past.

On 25th May, 1921, the Duke of Cornwall laid the foundation stone and the building of the war memorial began.

The town centre remained this way for the next 80 years, before the square was pedestrianised with the Launceston Townscape Heritage Initiative. Controversially, it stopped motorists parking in the square.

Today, we can still see remnants of Launceston’s past in the buildings that stand tall along the old streets. The war memorial, which was altered with the coming of a second world war, is honoured each year for Remembrance commemorations, and the

Do you know any interesting facts or have any quirky stories about the high street or town square? Email rosie@launcestonlife.com so we can share it with our social media followers!

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Comical Entertainment is back!

As June the 21st quickly approaches and the economy opens up, Comical Entertainment is looking forward to welcoming people back to their comedy shows at Launceston Town Hall.

Local fans of comedy and entertainment have supported Comical Entertainment so well since they first began bringing quality comedy and spoken word shows to Launceston back in 2018 and they have got some great shows for you moving forward.

Comical Entertainment’s first show is Mark Watson - How You Can Almost Win. Mark’s a veteran of the comedy circuit, TV and radio, and is on Thursday, 1st July. Not a day too soon, as far as Comical Entertainment are concerned, after a 15-month hiatus. This show starts a calendar of events coming this year.

Francis Rossi of quintessential rock band Status Quo rocks up on 6th August, recounting the hedonistic days of touring life, from the 60’s through to opening Live Aid and beyond.

The next show is their first ‘returning’ comedian, Gary Delaney - Gary in Punderland is on 8th August, he’s Comical Entertainment’s personal favourite and a favourite across the country too (Dawn French came to the first of Gary’s show with them). His shows sell out fast so don’t miss your chance to see one of the best one-liner comedians touring today.

Now go and check out comicalentertainment.com and grab your tickets before they’re all gone!

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Other upcoming shows to look forward to: Seann Walsh - Back from the Bed 15th October 2021 Dom Joly - Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps 11th November 2021 Ed Byrne - If I’m Honest 2nd February 2022 Clive Anderson - Me, Macbeth and I 12th March 2022 Kerry Godliman - BOSH 26th March 2022 Gyles Brandreth - Break a Leg 21st May 2022

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Castle Vets welcomes new members to the team

The past 12 months have brought challenges for our Small Animal Department, but excitingly there are also some new faces on the vet team.

In January we welcomed Jenny Ross. Jenny graduated from Bristol Vet School in 2010. She brings with her a wealth of experience having worked in a variety of small animal practices across the South West. She has recently completed a post-graduate certificate in Small Animal Medicine - a qualification that requires dedication and a lot of hard work to complete - this puts her in an even better position to provide excellent care for your pets. Jenny enjoys all aspects of small animal general practice.

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She is equally happy giving advice on preventative healthcare for young healthy animals as she is dealing with complex and challenging medical conditions. In her spare time (when we let her out of the consulting room) Jenny spends as much time as possible with her beloved spaniel Reuben - together they have been exploring the moors and coast.

The Small Animal partners Mark Tucker, Claire Waters and Tabi Boughtflower were also joined last summer by Rosina Traverso working part time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Rosina recently moved to Boscastle and is mad enough to be found swimming in the harbour come rain or shine all year around - without a wetsuit!

Laura Champ has now been with us for nearly two years and splits her time equally between the Farm and Small Animal departments.

Katie Knowles, who many of you know on both the Farm and Small Animal Vet teams, has recently devoted her time to doing purely Small Animal work in order to cover Tabi's maternity leave. Tabi will be coming back to work this summer and we are delighted that Katie has decided to remain on the Small Animal team full time on her return.

Finally and very sadly, the end of May sees Loretta leave to focus on her vegetable and fruit growing business.

Despite all these changes we are still looking for another new face to join our friendly team any interested parties please contact Tammy Inkpen our practice manager (tammy.inkpen@castleveterinarygroup.co.uk)

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‘Don’t let Covid back in’ CORNWALL COUNCIL’S MESSAGE AS ROADMAP RULES CHANGE

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Residents and visitors in Cornwall are being urged to make sure they know and follow the new government rules, which came into effect on Monday, 17th May. Cornwall Council’s Public Health team is urging everyone to follow the rules, get tested twice a week with free Lateral Flow Device (LFD) kits and have the vaccine when invited.

They should also self-isolate immediately and book a confirmatory PCR test if they experience Covid symptoms.

Rachel Wigglesworth, director of public health for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, said: “We’ve shown Covid the door – don’t let it back in. That’s my main message.

“To keep the virus at bay and avoid another lockdown, everyone needs to make sure they know what the new rules are and not to break them.

“Covid and its inevitable new variants are looking for any chinks in our armour so we must keep our defences as strong as possible.

This means following the rules, remembering ‘hands, face, space and fresh air’, getting tested regularly, having your vaccine and making sure you self-isolate and have a test if you have any of the key symptoms – a high temperature, change in taste or smell, and a new cough.

“We’re not out of this yet, and we all need to play our part if we want to get back to doing the things we love.”

People are being reminded that although the vaccine programme in Cornwall is on track and working well, having the jab does not give people a green light to ignore the rules.

In brief, the rule changes from 17th May are: · You can now meet indoors as two households or as part of a group of six, including pubs and restaurants; · Gatherings of up to 30 people are allowed outdoors; · Indoor entertainment and attractions can open; · Overnight stays are now permitted for two households or groups of six; · Organised indoor sport for adults can take place; · Care home residents can have up to five named visitors and more visits out of their care home; · Up to 30 people can attend weddings, receptions, wakes, bar mitzvahs and christenings; · The number of mourners at funerals is based on venue capacity; · All outdoor entertainment can take place;

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If one thing has been missed over the dreary lockdown periods we’ve endured over the last 12 months, for many it has been going out to play their favourite sport or supporting their local team on weekends.

We were delighted to hear from some local sports teams who are eager to get back to the pitch:

LAUNCESTON FOOTBALL CLUB David Harrison, Launceston Football Club committee All of us at Launceston Football Club are eagerly anticipating the resumption of action, in a safe and secure environment at Pennygillam, for the 2021/22 season.

The Clarets First Team will continue in the SWPL, the highest level of Cornish football, with the Second Team looking to build on their success in the St Piran League.

The Youth Team will once again play in the DJM League.

One particularly exciting development at the club has been the rapid growth of the Girls Section, under FA Qualified Coach Zoe Curtis. Zoe and her team offer inclusive football opportunities for all females, across a full range of ability levels, from Age 5 right through to Adult.

Zoe and her coaches aim to develop players on an individual basis, as well as within a team framework.

The key aspects are inclusion, determination but, most of all, fun!

Training sessions take place on Wednesday evenings, with matches generally held on Sunday mornings. New recruits are guaranteed a warm welcome.

For more details and contact information, please see the Launceston Girls Football Club page on Facebook.

We look forward to welcoming players and spectators back to Pennygillam in good time for the new season.

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LAUNCESTON ROAD RUNNERS Ann Barriball It’s been a challenging year for the club, but members remained engaged during the lockdowns through a number of monthly online challenges, including marathon relays, daily streak targets and elevation challenges.

However, it is great to be able to meet in person again, and with risk assessments in place and social distancing rules in place where necessary, the roads around town are once again full of happy runners.

Social runs take place on a Tuesday evening, meeting at the bottom of the multi-storey car park in the town at 6.45pm. A range of different distance groups are offered, including 3, 5, 6 and 7 miles groups.

Thursdays are training sessions, meeting at Penngyillam industrial estate at 6.45pm, with the club’s qualified coaches offering interval training, hill reps, etc. The sessions are suitable for everyone.

As lockdown lifts, now is a great time to join LRR and we would be delighted to see you. Please see the website for further information www.launcestonroadrunners.co.uk or contact the committee at comm@treggy7.co.uk

SOUTHGATE COLTS FOOTBALL CLUB Paul Bruton, Secretary Southgate Colts have been offering junior football in Launceston for over 30 years and provide a safe and friendly environment for both boys and girls from age 5 to 16.

Mini coaching sessions are held in partnership with Plymouth Argyle and then youth teams play in either the Devon Junior Minor League or East Cornwall league. Safeguarding the young club members is an absolute priority and all Southgate Coaches and officials are subject to FA DBS checks and can only assist when they have achieved their level 1 coaching badge.

In the past the club has been very well supported by local businesses and a special thank you to Philip Warren and Son who provided match kits for all age groups. As with many other clubs 2020/21 has been very difficult with club funds being adversely impacted so any support from local businesses or organisations would be greatly appreciated.

If you would like to be part of a thriving junior football club take a look at the Southgate website www.southgatecoltsfc.co.uk where you will find the clubs contact details.

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KENSEY VALE BOWLING CLUB Alan Addis, club secretary Kensey Vale Bowling Club was pleased to open at the end of April although we had to play under the national restrictions.

However now that more people are allowed to be on the green we are looking forward to welcoming new members and indeed people that just wish to try the sport, no equipment needed except flat shoes or trainers as we have a number of bowls you can use, free coaching is available if required.

Kensey Vale as a club has members aged from nine to ninety all enjoying both friendly a competitive bowls during the Summer and indeed during the Autumn and Winter on the short mats in the clubhouse. Also we have social evenings making use of the bar and well equipped kitchen run by the members for the members. If you decide to join the Club we offer a vastly reduced subscription for the first year.

For those looking for gentle exercise,a friendly pastime or a competitive sport bowls could be the answer. More information 01566 774390.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MARKS 100TH ANNIVERSARY On Sunday, 16th May, the Royal British Legion marked 100 years of supporting those who served previously in the Armed Forces.

Wreaths were laid at the war memorial in Launceston by the President of the Launceston branch, Peter Rowe, the President of the Women’s Section, Heather West, and the Mayor of Launceston, Cllr Dave Gordon.

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LAUNCESTON ROTARY CLUB Launceston Rotary has been in the town for almost 75 years, with their anniversary being next year. Through the work of the members over the years and the opening of the Rotary Community shop nearly 10 years ago in Southgate Street, they have served the community in so many ways, from supplying most of the Lego for the Lego Club and giving grants and donating to causes locally, to extending their arms internationally through links with Launceston College and their projects in Africa, and joining in the Rotary efforts to eradicate polio throughout the world together with the Bill Gates Foundation. All profits from the shop are channelled back to the local community.

Launceston Rotary, a small group of 15, meets every Monday. Whatever time you are able to give is gratefully accepted and there is no pressure. The chance to volunteer to help Launceston through Rotary spans across helping in the shop, getting involved with local causes the club supports, helping out practically when the town has an event scheduled and bringing an idea to make a difference in the community and seeing it through.

This coming Rotary year starts in July and the focus is Environment. Incoming President Julia Hague offers a warm welcome to anyone who would like to give it a go. Julia said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet both long standing Lanson residents and those of us who are newbies over a drink and a chat, and if you like us (and I’m sure you will), get involved in making a difference in the environment, especially in our beautiful town, and make some friends along the way.”

To find out more about volunteering for the Rotary Club, email thesecretary@launcestonrotaryuk.org or visit www.launcestonrotaryuk.org.

LAWRENCE HOUSE MUSEUM Lawrence House Museum, which reopens to the public on 1st July, is on the lookout for volunteers to help improve the museum’s garden.

The garden is in the process of having a revamp, with a new herbaceous border, under the lead of volunteer head gardener Tony Howe. It is hoped the newly improved garden will give visitors an insight into how the garden would have looked in the 18th and 19th centuries whilst incorporating some areas to encourage bees and wildlife.

However, the museum would love to hear from anyone who is green-thumbed or just wants to get involved in this project, to help out in the garden as it is transformed. Even just sparing a couple of hours of your time would be a great help to this friendly bunch of volunteers. You don’t have to be a garden expert, just have a love for the outdoors and share in the joy of what can be achieved! There is a small disclaimer though - the museum can’t promise sunshine... wellies and a decent raincoat are sometimes required!

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Got some spare time on your hands this summer? Want to do something good within your community? Volunteering is a great way to do some good, keep yourself busy and even make new friends. Why not take a look at these fantastic volunteer-led organisations to see if you can help?

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This was taken up by the Lions Club of Torpoint and Rame Peninsula, and together received many beautifully knitted Teds, which were distributed to the ambulance and fire services as well.

Following this, the club were asked if they were able to provide any items for dementia patients, so members offered some of the Trauma Teds. The club then realised that several of the care homes in the local area also have dementia units, so have been able to supply some Teds to them too!

The club also asked local knitters to make hats for the neonatal units and maternity units. These were made in great numbers and have been supplied to both units at Treliske, Derriford, Barnstaple, Exeter and Torbay, as well as the birthing unit at Penrice.

This, together with being able to supply disadvantaged children with laptops and tablets, has enabled Lions members to help many despite the restrictions of the pandemic lockdown, embodying their motto of ‘We Serve’.

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At the beginning of lockdown, The Lions Club of Launceston asked local knitters to knit Trauma Teds, so that they could be given by the police to children in distressing situations.

LAUNCESTON LIFE TO PUBLISH LAUNCESTON’S VERY OWN SUMMER GUIDE We have been very busy here at Launceston Life, planning and producing new material to put out into the community.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY IS STILL ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Here at Launceston Life, it’s our mission to promote and help local businesses wherever possible.

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That’s why we established our business directory in the winter of last year, aimed to be Launceston’s most extensive directory so customers can find exactly what they’re looking for while your business is showcased.

We do this by asking you for a short blurb on your business, your ethos and the services you offer. This is accompanied by your chosen photographs, any website and social media pages and your contact details and address, which are then put together by our talented design team to create a beautiful, unique page under one of our many business categories. All of this is just £80 for the entire year, or we can split the price into two payments over the course of 12 months.

From hair and beauty, retail and hospitality, to motor repairs, plumbing and education, the Launceston Life business directory has a huge range of categories for all kinds of businesses. If you are interested in promoting your business to our audience via the business directory, please email our lovely sales executive Claire, who would be happy to talk you through the process and how it will benefit your business, on claire@launcestonlife.com

One such project we are working on is the family summer guide, which is designed to help families plan their summer locally. It will be full of activities and events for all ages to get stuck into over the summer holidays and will be distributed through schools and taken home by children in their bookbags. It will also be available to pick up in the library, tourist information centre and town hall.

This handy guide will be an A5, full colour bookbag magazine, out from July.

We are also offering any local businesses and attractions the chance to advertise in the family summer guide, with prices starting from £75. If you would like to find out more about advertising in the guide and the price and size of the adverts, please email Claire - claire@launcestonlife.com

WHAT’S ON AT LAUNCESTON LIBRARY? Launceston Library provides free access to a wide range of books, as well as digital resources like comics, eAudios, newspapers and magazines to view at home.

Popular resources include a classic film collection, access to music scores, plays and book sets for reading groups.

When holidays come around again children will be invited to join the library’s Summer Reading Challenge, with fun activities and rewards for reading, to engage with at home and during visits to the library.

Follow them on Facebook @LauncestonlibraryUK for opening hours, offers and updates, or call on 0300 1234 111.

If you aren’t able to visit the library, a home library service can be arranged. Visit www.cornwall.gov.uk/ library, where you will also find details on how to join, reserve and renew books online. Renewals can also be done by phone 0845 607 6119.

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THE CORNISH LANGUAGE WITH TIM HAMBLY AN YETH KERNEWEK GANS TIM HAMBLY As I mentioned in the last issue of Launceston Life, the Cornish language is starting to be used more and more in ways which highlight Cornwall’s Celtic identity both to residents of Cornwall and to visitors.

These tend to be in ‘official’ situations but there are many ways in which we can bring some Cornish into our lives without too much effort, writes Tim Hambly.

One way is to use Cornish greetings in emails and text messages. Here are some you could try out: Dydh da = hello (literally good day) Myttin da = good morning Mar pleg = please Meur ras = thank you Oll a’n gwella = all the best Why not use these in your communications?

You could put the Cornish first then the English like this: ‘Dydh da / Hello’, until your correspondent is used to the Cornish.

Sometimes on social media sites like Facebook it is nice to react to things in Cornish: Keslowena! = congratulations!

Chons da! = good luck!

In addition to this, there are Cornish birthday and Christmas cards available.

It is common to see houses and boats named in Cornish – this has been a tradition for a long time and I am sure that it will continue into the future. It is worth remembering that the Cornish language has its own grammar which is different in many ways to English, so it is unwise to think of a name in English and use a dictionary to make a Cornish name, without much knowledge of the structure of the language. This has led to some unfortunate and sometimes quite funny results! It is easy to get advice on this: Cornwall Council’s Translation Request Service is free for translations of under 40 words.

There are plenty of songs, hymns and carols in Cornish as well as poetry and other literature. It would be easy for groups to include one item in the Cornish language in their repertoire. Cornish speakers would be pleased to advise on pronunciation and would be very happy to see the language being used like this. Performing in Cornish is a great way to promote our unique identity!

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