Launceston Life | Summer 2022

LAUNCESTON GOLF CLUB CELEBRATING 95 YEARS

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ISSUE 16

SUMMER 2022

Protecting Cornwall's Bees

Launceston Beekeeping Group tell us how we can help pollinators in Cornwall

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Hello Lanson!

Spring has been and gone, and summer is well and truly upon us with the the leaves on the trees and flowers in our gardens in full bloom, plus the noticeable change in weather temperature (finally).

After a tough couple of years, the local events and attractions scene is excitedly making a comeback which is reflected in this issue with THREE pages of Wosson events and two pages of Launceston Town Hall events. We have more positive articles about the people, businesses and organisations that make up this thriving community, including an update from Launceston Town Council (pages 42 & 43), a special feature to celebrate Launceston Golf Club’s 95th anniversary and a glimpse at Launceston Show (pages 22 & 23) which finally returns this July after a two-year break, there is also the opportunity to win a family ticket!

Rosie, our head of community engagement, has been busy making videos capturing the delights that Launceston and the surrounding areas have to offer on TikTok - if you happen to have joined the world of TikTok, do give us a follow: @lifecommunitymedia.

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We also see our team expanding as Launceston Life continues to grow with every issue. We welcome Mimi and Emma who will join Rosie in community engagement, and Kim who will join myself in client engagement. Read their introduction article on page 59.

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So sit back in the summer sunshine and we hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed making it.

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God Save the Queen Queen Elizabeth II celebrates Platinum Jubilee

Last week, people up and down the country celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-year reign in a number of ways, from street parties to special events - and Launceston has been no exception.

Council created a programme of events, with a family day in Coronation Park on Thursday, a children’s make and play party at Launceston Town Hall on Friday, the Mayor’s Platinum Jubilee Ball on Saturday evening at the town hall, followed by a series of events on Sunday, including a fun run, service of thanksgiving and a final party in the square.

Queen Elizabeth succeeded her father, George VI, in February 1952 and immediately acceded to the throne. On 2nd June 1953 the Coronation took place, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Geoffrey Fisher. Queen Elizabeth II is the country’s longest reigning monarch.

Aside from these events, people across the community also organised their own parties and celebrations.

If you held a celebration, street party, special event or simply dressed your front room, business or office to the nines, send a photo to content@life-media.co.uk

With a special four-day bank holiday weekend, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June, the community celebrated in style. Launceston Town

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In the first lockdown of the pandemic, while I was on furlough, I had a rethink of what to do workwise in my nearer future, having worked for Nomads for about 17 years in their shop in Launceston.

I decided to study naturopathic nutrition, something me, my family and friends can benefit from and maybe one day I can work as a nutritional therapist.

In January this year we were given the news that Nomads shop would be closing down on Saturday 2nd April, with its online and wholesale business continuing as before.

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Supporting local businesses ATI2’s latest Pop-Up Innovation Centre launches in Launceston

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The Pop-up Innovation Centre, delivered by the Acceleration Through Innovation 2 (ATI2) programme, will offer local businesses the use of meeting and event rooms, hot desks, 3D printing, a mini photography studio and access to business support with innovation accredited advisors.

Having launched on Tuesday, 7th June and located at 12 Southgate Street, PL15 9DP; it is accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who are looking for facilities to support their business.

The centre forms part of the business outreach services offered by ATI2, which is led by the University of Plymouth and part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and Cornwall Council.

Businesses are able to make an appointment to speak to ATI2’s Business Innovation Advisors, who are certified Innovation Practitioners and accredited by the world-renowned Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (IKE).

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how the space will benefit businesses: “We aim to support business owners and entrepreneurs who are seeking to connect with others; helping them to commercialise new ideas and grow their business in Cornwall and beyond. We are looking forward to welcoming and working with local businesses from the pop-up centre.”

The pop-up will be open for a period of three months after relocating from Truro where businesses connected and engaged with ATI2 through regular events and workshops.

Paul Miles Rogers, Pop-up Centre Coordinator, added: “Businesses in every location utilise the space differently. We are here to support businesses across the county that may require the occasional hot desk or meeting room or to engage with ATI2 for direct support and guidance.”

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Use cardboard toilet rolls to sow seeds in instead of buying pots or trays, and a good idea is to join a local garden group, where you can swap plants, pots and other useful things.

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Protecting Cornwall’s Bees

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recent years, the importance of n bees for our ecosystem and how sadly some species are facing decline due to environmental problems has made its way into the limelight.

The Launceston Beekeeping Group are hoping to address these issues by raising awareness of how we can all give bees a little push in the right direction, with rewilding, planting bee-friendly plants and even joining a local beekeeping group being at the forefront of this.

Launceston Life spoke to Paul Burridge, secretary of the Launceston Beekeeping Group, to find out more about the group and his own bees.

Paul keeps two hives of honeybees at his home in Altarnun, but these aren’t the only pollinators in the natural world; there are bumblebees, butterflies, flies, even wasps.

Paul and his wife moved to Altarnun seven years ago after his brother had purchased the land with its previously derelict barns.

“He planted fruit trees and we thought it was a good idea to look at beekeeping,” he said.

“In October 2019 I attended a four-day intensive course in Truro on the theory of beekeeping and joined the Launceston Beekeeping Group, but parked everything because of Covid.

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“I resurrected the idea around 18 months ago, soon after I became the secretary for the Launceston Beekeeping Group.”

Since then the Group provided Apiary visits, training courses, meetings and excellent advice so Paul was able to get more familiar with bees before buying two nucs of his own from local beekeepers. Starting with local bees is a must as they know the environment and by not importing this prevents disease transmission.

“Bees are far less active when it’s cold and rainy, so they mainly stay in their hives from the end of Autumn," Paul continued. “The most tentative time is in February and March, when you see how the bees got on through the winter. Thankfully, mine have survived.”

For those keen on taking on bees, the Launceston Beekeeping Group recommends spending approximately a year familiarising yourself with them, ensuring you are comfortable spending time around buzzing insects and that you’re not likely to have a bad reaction to bee stings.

People have become aware of the issues linked to the environment and how it is affecting bees. If you’re not a beekeeper but would like to help the creatures throughout their lives, the group recommends keeping your gardens as www.launcestonlife.com

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natural and wild as possible, to encourage pollinators into the area. Paul said: “Many people let part or all of their garden grow through the season and cut it back at the end of the year. Ensuring lots of pollinatorfriendly plants and forage can grow is very important.”

“The beekeeper’s role is very much a husbandry"

Like all family units, there is a certain hierarchy in bees there is the Queen, whose sole purpose is to lay eggs for the entirety of her life; the Worker, the female offspring that maintains, cleans and protects the hive, as well as feeding the young; and the Drone, the male offspring whose role is to mate with other Queens.

With the summer months ahead, the season gets busy for beekeepers as the bees start to enjoy warmer days and increased light.

Paul said: “The beekeeper’s role is very much a husbandry. It's livestock as defined by Defra, so there are certain rules you have to follow and bee inspectors help through your beekeeping career particularly with the various diseases bees can contract.

“At the start of the season, you’re hoping the bees have survived. At this time, they should start producing workers rapidly through the spring into summer, which will be the future of the hive.”

Beekeepers inspect their hives every seven days partly to prevent swarming. By the end of summer a good hive can achieve four or five supers on top full of honey. Once the frames have been removed, the honey is spun out, filtered and then bottled ready to be used as a delicious breakfast topping - or however you like to use your honey!

If you are interested in keeping bees and would like some support, do get in touch with the Launceston Beekeeping Group, who offer a taster session and provide lots of useful information to build confidence before you delve into the beekeeping world. www.launcestonbeekeepers.org.uk

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Launceston Safer, Greener Streets Earlier in spring, many of you may have noticed retractable bollards and planters popping up along High Street, Church Street and Westgate Street.

Funding has been made available via central government and the EU to support towns in developing proposals to help reinvigorate town centres, increase footfall and address the challenges of the pandemic and changing retail environment. In Launceston this piece of work is known as ‘Safer, Greener Streets’.

Launceston Town Plan Group are looking at enhancing the restrictions on Westgate Street, High Street and Church Street so that the roads close between 10am and 4pm.

It’s hoped these restrictions will increase pedestrian safety, create a more welcoming environment for shoppers and visitors, increase biodiversity and planting in the town, and encourage greater use of the streets for other activity and business opportunities.

Deliveries can still be made, preferably outside of the 10am-4pm zone.

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Welcome to English Spirit Distillery A unique and tranquil space in the heart of Treguddick

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riving just a few minutes on the A30 from Launceston, and taking the turning to Treguddick, you will find yourself at Treguddick Manor, the home of English Spirit Distillery.

Since opening on 1st October 2021, English Spirit has strived to bring great taste and flavour to our little corner of the world - whether it’s through their delicious spirits purchased in the shop to take home, or in their own cafe with creative cocktails and mouth-watering dishes.

Founded ten years ago by biochemist Dr John Walters in Cambridgeshire, English Spirit has come a long way, expanding into Great Yeldham Hall in Essex and, more recently, Treguddick Manor in Cornwall.

Offering more than 40 different spirits and liqueurs, there is something for everyone at Treguddick - even non-drinkers. That’s right, English Spirit went back to basics with its non-alcoholic spirits, using shrubs to create that distinct delicious flavour that doesn’t make you feel like you’re missing out! Their raspberry and bay shrub is a perfect example of this - deep, fruity www.launcestonlife.com

and just a little bit sweet, creating the perfect mocktail in a hi-ball glass over ice.

As well as making amazing spirits for drinks, English Spirit pairs their alcohol with interesting ingredients and flavours which go into many of the food items that are served up in the cafe, such as their boozy ketchup, making their spirits a big deal to foodies too.

Specialising in all kinds of spirits - having the UK’s widest range of spirits under its belt and being the creator of the UK’s first English rum - English Spirit makes all their alcohol from scratch, led by master distiller Dr John, and using the 74 species of botanicals that can be found in the domes outside the distillery.

With a busy season ahead, the team are looking forward to their first summer at the distillery and will be opening seven days a week with occasional evening events for locals and visitors to the area to enjoy, including special four-course feasts and cocktail evenings to showcase the spirits.

If you would like more information about English Spirit Distillery at Treguddick Manor, or would like to book a tour, go to www.treguddick.com or www.englishspirit.uk

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Welcome back!

Get ready for the 2022 Launceston Agricultural Show!

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unceston Show is back, and after a two-year break a due to the pandemic, the show committee, agricultural community and visitors are itching to get back to the showground and get the first major event of the summer holidays underway.

Taking place on Thursday, 28th July this year, families can kick start their summer holiday with a fun trip out to their local show - and there’s plenty to admire and take in across the showground at Kennards House.

The main events of course include the showing of cattle, sheep and horses by local farmers. The community tent is being sponsored and organised by Country Chic, with plenty of categories to suit all abilities and talents - whether you’re a dab hand at making the perfect Victoria sponge, can stitch together a beautiful quilt, can grow the biggest marrow or crimp the biggest and tastiest pasty. The community tent is very much an opportunity for everybody to shine, from youngsters wanting to put their creativity to the test, to the granny next door with her top-secret cake recipe.

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The Young Farmers’ tent will be in full swing with interclub competitions; the Cornwall and Devon food marquee will have lots of tasty items on offer, this year being sponsored by Treguddick; plus the WI and floral arts tents, and the small business marquee will be showcasing the very best of arts and crafts and handmade items by local small businesses.

Win a family ticket to Launceston Show!

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The sheep shearing competition will once again be going ahead, plus dog-lovers can head over to the dog show to catch some cuteness for the day. If smaller animals are your thing, head over to the ferret race, or watch the magnificent falconry display.

Browse the trade stands for your next great buy, and if your children are too excited and need to let off a bit of steam, let them try out the variety of fairground games and activities, or allow Magic Martin to amaze them with his entertainment.

This year Launceston Show is led by secretary Claire Fry with the support of the committee, and the president being Derek Broad. For 2022, the show has introduced a new family ticket, plus tickets can also be purchased in advance for a slightly cheaper price. Tickets can also be bought on the gates. Secretary Claire Fry said: “Come and support your local show, it’s great that it’s coming back after a two-year break and we’d love to see you all there.”

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Launceston’s Heritage Weekend this June, organised by Launceston Chamber of Commerce.

Hailing to Launceston on 18th and 19th June, Heritage Weekend returns for a second year and will see a range of activities celebrating Launceston’s history and heritage taking place across town.

English Heritage has kindly offered up the Castle green to allow a living history encampment to pitch up for the two days, taking visitors back to the year 722. Focusing on the Battle of Hehil, marking its 1300th anniversary, visitors will be able to visit the authentic tents which will be open to the public to take part in demonstrations, coin striking, traditional board games, storytelling and weapon demonstrations for both adults and children.

There will be town tours, beer, music and food in the Square on the Saturday, a market from 10am-3pm on Sunday, plus face painting, exhibitions, a colouring competition, a songwriting workshop with singer-songwriter Annown and businesses are encouraged to dress up in any costume over the weekend. The Charles Causley Trust will be opening Cyprus Well and the Southgate Arch to the public too!

Annette Baskerville-Smith, chair of the Chamber, said: “The Chamber is putting on a community event to promote Launceston’s heritage and create a buzz around town to show what Launceston is all about.

“It’s great to have the assistance from the new committee which is now ten-strong, and it’s fantastic to see so much support from the local community.”

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Providing support, socialisation and fun Launceston Visually Impaired Club

Launceston Visually Impaired Club is here to support people in the community with vision loss. We find out a little more about how it might be able to help you or a loved one!

Launceston was the first monthly lunch club set up by iSight Cornwall. The current Launceston Visually Impaired Club is made up of local people from all walks of life and of all ages who get together at different venues twice a month for lunch, companionship, entertainment and socialising, where members get a special deal on a 2-course meal plus tea or coffee. There is a draw and auction at each event which is always great fun.

The club has a loyal and helpful band of fabulous volunteers with whom lifts can be arranged with volunteer drivers to transport members from their home to the venue and back home again afterwards.

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LAUNCESTON GOLF CLUB

Launceston Golf Club is a friendly members’ club set in beautiful parkland surroundings offering golf for everyone.

The Club has been at St Stephens since 1927, this year celebrating 95 years. The club expanded from the original nine holes on site to 18 in the 1970s.

We have welcomed many new members since the pandemic as people who had played golf only occasionally or never before saw golf as a great and healthy way to play sport safely in the open air. The health benefits of golf have been researched and life expectancy can improve by up to five years for golfers. Playing 18 holes and pulling a trolley can burn 1500 calories.

We have strong Men’s, Ladies’ and Seniors sections with competitions running every week to put their skills to the test, and we are working to build numbers in our Junior section.

We play golf in a nearly chemical-free environment with an abundance of wildlife and far reaching views over Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. We have one of the highest greens in Cornwall and the vista is incredible. As we maintain the course in an organic natural system, we have great wildlife - over 30 species of birds and 15 mammals recorded, from the bees in their hives and great crested newts to a range of visiting deer and everything in between.

The course has pollen-rich habitats, bird boxes and bug houses, plus natural diverse habitats of trees, hedges, long grass areas and wildflower areas.

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Players at the opening in 1927

Our bar and restaurant, run by Lisa and Andrew from Proper Ansome, is open to members and non-members alike. With a ‘pub’ licence, non-members don’t have to be signed in. We run weekend breakfast and carvery days on Saturdays and Sundays, which are open to all and prove very popular, so we advise you to book.

If any of the above has sparked interest in taking up our wonderful game, speak to Professional, John Tozer, about the Get into Golf scheme or individual or group lessons, or Club Secretary, Alan Creber, about our membership offers including a special rate for 2022 for people who have never been a member of the Club before.

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Our School is a vibrant community where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve well and become confident and independent young people. We have an exciting curriculum that excites and stimulates children’s imaginations and creative thinking. At Lifton School we are committed to outdoor learning and we have our own Forest school.

Our Foundation Stage Unit for children age 2-5 years is led by qualified teachers. Sessions available, 9am—12 noon, 9am—1pm or 9am—3pm term-time only. For funding information please visit https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for2-to-4-year-olds.

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Patients enjoy variety of activities at Launceston Hospital Thanks to community support

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So far, the scheme has been supported by a number of community groups and businesses, including Launceston Foodbank, DS Smith, Tesco Launceston and Launceston Town Band. The support received from the community has allowed the hospital to introduce gardening and planting projects, arts and crafts, a piano for patients to both play and listen to, plus much more.

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With funding from Launceston Rotary Club and Cornwall Councillors Jon Conway and Adam Paynter, the hospital has been able to decorate its day rooms, with the creation of a craft room in the ladies’ ward and a therapy room in the men’s ward. All of this boosts the creativity, mental stimulation and socialisation of patients.

Anna, lead coordinator, said: “It’s all about community and everyone helping. It’s been such a positive thing to come out of the last two years.

“The activities are designed solely for the patients, with many of those being our level 3 care patients who have

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We want to get everyone on board to help, it’s helped us to have a massive connection with the community.

“We want to thank everyone so much for the support we’ve received.”

If you’re a local business and would like to donate something for the patients at Launceston Hospital to use for activities, get in touch with Anna on anna.mitchell16@nhs.net

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6. Pick out and discard the garlic from the pan, then, reserving some of the cooking water, drain and add the campanelle. Toss well over the heat so it really soaks up all that lovely flavour, then remove the pan from the heat.

7. Add a splash of the cooking water and toss well, season with pepper, then pour in the egg mixture – the pan will help to cook the egg gently, rather than scrambling it. Toss well, adding more cooking water until it’s lovely and glossy.

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’ve got a challenge for you, Lanson! We’ve asked some of the most e knowledgeable people in the area for their favourite historical features and parts of Launceston. This summer holiday, rip this page out and pack it in your bag to challenge your family to find all the different features of Launceston mentioned.

Jane Nancarrow’s top picks

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Send a photo of your family finding one of these special places to content@life-media.co.uk so we can share it on Facebook! www.launcestonlife.com

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Keeping a rural craft alive Jamie Ranson from Langore and his colleague Benjamin Woods from St Giles-onthe-Heath took part in the Blackdown Hills Hedge Association’s ‘Skills of the Hills’ hedgelaying event in March.

The pair work locally and aim to maintain hedges in the traditional way, as they have been for generations, and to help keep the rural craft alive in north Cornwall and west Devon.

The Association is made up of passionate people living in the Blackdown Hills area, who work to promote and preserve the craft of hedgelaying for future generations.

Jamie, who runs his business Langore Tree Services, said: “Both Ben and I are extremely proud of what we achieved at the weekend - two hedgelayers from Lanson taking on the wealth of knowledge and experience in east Devon on the Blackdowns, and coming out on top!

With over 70 hedgelayers competing in the event, Jamie and Benjamin competed in the novice pairs class - and won!

“It validates the hedging work we do locally in helping to manage the beautiful landscape that we are so lucky to live in.”

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A proper Cornish pub with real ales In the shadow of St Mary Magdalene Church, you will find the Bell Inn - a traditional Cornish pub with plenty of character, history and great ales.

Run by Ivor and Linda, the Bell Inn is the oldest pub in Launceston and was actually built before St Mary’s Church (excluding the tower), around the year 1500.

With over 500 different ales having been served across the bar in recent years, including the Bell Bitter - created for the pub by Holsworthy Ales - plus snacks such as crisps, peanuts, hot pasties and pork pies, the Bell Inn is a quintessentially Cornish pub and prides itself on serving top quality real ales in a welcoming environment.

Many different characters have passed through the Bell Inn’s doors over the years, including poets and historical architects, all hoping to catch a glimpse into Launceston’s medieval past. Plus some lucky folk get to meet the real landlord of the Bell Inn, Linda and Ivor’s cat Eliot, who was once the inspiration for a poem by a previous visitor.

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>> COUNCIL UPDATES

The latest news FROM LAUNCESTON TOWN COUNCIL

Following our Annual Meeting of Council in May, Cllr Leighton Penhale was elected Mayor of Launceston for the year 2022/23. At the same meeting, Council also nominated Cllr Helen Bailey to serve as Deputy Mayor. The two councillors have worked side by side over the past year and will continue to do so, to ensure that the Council continues to deliver services and serves the town to the highest level In regards to the ongoing works that the Council has been undertaking, it is pleasing to see some of that work come to fruition. Both councillors, Council officers and members of local businesses and organisations have formed the Launceston Town Planning Group (LTPG) and worked tirelessly on a Town Vitality Funding bid, which we were successful in securing. This funding has been used to secure a company to undertake the necessary work we need to allow us to bid for much larger pots of funding and the overall aim of the project is to make the town an essential and vibrant place to visit. The project is called Safer Green Streets, and it is vital that all members of the community

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get involved to ensure Launceston gets the support and funding it deserves to make it a place for all of us to enjoy.

The Council is also looking at securing funding from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). This is funding that is made available from the charge which can be levied on new developments in the area. The current funding is available for supporting local infrastructure that will support children and young people, therefore we will be bidding for the provision of a play area or skate park. We are well aware of the lack of good play and open space provision in the town and we continue to seek grant funding so as to allow us to provide the type of areas we can be proud of and which are attractive to children and families alike.

We are really pleased that we have now been able to clear the area of land at Snowdrop Crescent in Stourscombe. This site was particularly overgrown and inaccessible, but following the clearance it has now been sown with grass seed and once the grass has

established, we will be cutting natural pathways through it. We are working with Karen Hall, the Cornwall Council Project Advisor for Making Space for Nature, to look at the types of wildflower planting we can undertake at the site, and will also be installing bug hotels and bird boxes. Our aim is to have a picturesque natural open space that is welcoming to residents and wildlife alike.

Following a recent review of the services we provide, the Council agreed to look at ways of improving the monthly town market. It was felt that the Council had taken the market to the best level achievable and that is due to the amazing work carried out by our colleagues at the Visitor Information Centre (VIC), Ruth Maunder and Lauren Green. However, to ensure the market could offer even more attraction, we have worked with a professional market provider who will be launching the new market in July. If you would like any more information, please call into the VIC, where Ruth and Lauren will be happy to help.

The new planters have now been installed throughout the town and at the time of writing we are just waiting for the summer bedding to be ready to be planted. In keeping with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations that will be taking place throughout the town, the planters will be filled with red, white and blue flowers. The red, white and blue bunting will be in place too, which will make the town look properly celebratory for the big weekend and add a real splash of colour for the summer months.

In addition to the works and consultations undertaken by the Council, we also have all the incredible events held in our venues. Having had Giles Brandreth and Rich Hall (here for a second visit), we can look forward to travelling opera company Regents Opera, staging Carmen, the Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show (also here for a second visit), Madness frontman Suggs is coming to tell his story in words and music, you can share an Evening with Henry Blofeld, enjoy the harmonies of The Countrymen or for something completely different why not try Forbidden Nights! To see the full list of events and ticket details visit www.launceston-tc.gov. uk/whats-on-in-launceston-town-hall . If you would like to hire the hall contact us for more information.

As always, 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.

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

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Posties, colleagues and friends It’s always a hard hit to the community when we lose someone many of us hold close to our hearts.

This was the case when Launceston area postman Phil Newman died earlier this year.

Many residents in the local area were saddened by the news and as a result his funeral was packed to the rafters with family, colleagues, friends and local residents.

Royal Mail colleague and good friend Alastair Roberts was one of those affected by the sudden passing of Phil, and wanted to pay tribute to the popular postie with his radio show ‘Tunes from the Man Cave’ on Radio St Austell Bay. Al told Launceston Life: “Phil Newman was an established postman who was passionate about music. He was pretty legendary across the town, and much known and loved up at Pennygillam.

“The tribute on the show was just me telling stories about me and Phil and all the funny things he did. One thing I particularly loved about him was his wonderful skill in singing out of tune.”

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Friday 17th June NSPCC Summer Lunch Join the local branch of the NSPCC as they return with their delicious, sociable Summer Lunch raising funds for the charity.

Friday 24th June Regents Opera - Bizet's Carmen A real treat for Launceston Town Hall as Regent's Opera travel to us for this fully staged new production of Carmen. Starring renowned Greek mezzo soprano Kassandra Dimopoulou and directed by Paul Higgins of Glyndebourne Festival Opera and the Royal Opera House.

Sunday 26th June Cornish Folk Dance Workshop Come and join in a free afternoon of traditional Cornish Folk Dance, with live music and refreshments. Learn The Lanson Dans, a brand new dance for Launceston! Celebrate your Cornish heritage and community of Launceston with the choreographer and musicians. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Friday 8th July Country Superstars - Dolly Parton and Friends Tribute Show The World’s biggest Country Music Tribute Touring Show is back by popular demand!

Endorsed by Dolly Parton on the BBC One Show and named by Kenny Rogers himself on his website as Europe's leading tribute act. Prepare for an evening of million-selling hits, professional costumes, props and award winning vocal impersonators.

1st Friday of the month FLIC bring Cinema to Launceston on the seven metre screen with full dynamic surround sound.

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Saturday 9th July Squashbox Theatre Universarama!

Go on a journey to the edges of space and time! Along the way explore the solar system, study the stars and constellations, visit distant galaxies, and hear the fascinating story of John Couch Adams, the Cornishman who discovered Neptune. A marvellous blend of spectacle, storytelling and cabaret, all contained within an accessible, funny and unique family show.

Tuesday and Wednesday 12th & 13th July The Big Picture - A Celebration of Art Across the An Daras MAT Seven local schools from the An Daras Trust will be exhibiting some of the wonderful and diverse work completed by pupils aged 4-11 years old. All are welcome to view the showcase of the magnificent work taking place within the Trust.

Saturday 23rd July Tina Live A Tribute to Tina Turner Powerful vocals, live band, backing singers and fabulous professional dancers with electrifying dance routines makes this Simply The Best night out of the year! "The best West End Show not in The West End" – Gary Scott, BBC Radio.

Friday to Sunday 29th to 31st July 2022 Charles Causley Festival Talks, readings, workshops and performance including Vahni Capildeo, Pascale Petit, Katrina Naomi, Gavin Plumley, Angela France, Penny Shuttle, Alyson Hallett, Julia Gregg and Kim Hicks.

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

Sunday 31st July English Heritage Tea and Talks Join an English Heritage Curator and Interpreter for a fascinating talk about the re-presentation project at Launceston Castle. Including a broad overview of the history of the site, and a more in-depth look at the artefacts found on site excavations, and their inclusion in the newly refurbished exhibition.

Wednesday 14th September Forbidden Nights Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, live male vocalists, fire acts, aerial artists and world-renowned circus performers flip and spin across the stage in this high-octane show. This fun, sexy & entertaining evening with Forbidden Nights is guaranteed to be a night to remember. Welcome to the Sexy Circus!® Sunday 18th September Paulus is Looking for Me Friend - The Music of Victoria Wood A funny and touching tribute to this much loved and sorely missed national treasure. Written and performed

by BBC1's All Together Now star, Paulus, ('King of Cabaret', The Stage) this brand new show sees him in a fresh light as a lifelong fan and devotee of the Queen of Comedy. 'If you are a fan of Wood, or simply feel the need for some uplifting, live entertainment, then this is a must see ****' Musical Theatre Review

WHAT'S ON IN LAUNCESTON TOWN SQUARE Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June Heritage Weekend Beer, Food & Music Festival and Sunday Market As part of a weekend of events around the Town and in Launceston Castle Grounds come and enjoy live music, grab something to eat and drink on Saturday and take a look at the market stalls from 10am to 3pm on Sunday.

Saturday 25th June Motor Cycle Club 120th Anniversary Dick Peachy Three Day Trial From 12 noon, 120 competitors will be coming to Race Hill Car Park for their compulsory 1 hour break, bringing everything from pre-war bikes and cars through to modern day, home made specials and kit cars. All welcome to look at the vehicles , chat to competitors, or enjoy the spectacle of them setting off throughout the day from the Town Square.

Saturday 23rd July Morris Dance Display With Wreckers Border Morris and Bude Barrel Morris from 2pm to 4pm.

Saturday 9th July Miss Ivy Presents Love Local Market Launch Party Celebrating the launch of the new monthly Markets in Launceston Town Square. Come to Town 9am to 4pm to enjoy live music, street food, face painting, gin and prosecco bar, and browse and buy from the gift and artisan exhibitors.

Saturday 30th July Burton Art Box Visits Launceston The Burton Art Gallery & Museum mobile art studio will be pitched up in the Town Square offering fabulous free art activities and music for all ages. Come along and join in the fun as part of the Charles Causley Festival Community Day.

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Got an event? email rosie@launcestonlife.com Regular EVENTS & activities The Flowerpatch Quilters - The Flowerpatch Quilters 37th Exhibition of members quilts will be held at Cowslip Workshops, Newhouse Farm, Launceston, PL15 8JX. Open Tuesday, 2nd August to Saturday, 6th August, 10am to 4pm. Admission £2.00. Raffle Quilt in aid of Cornwall Wildlife Trust. Refreshments Available, Sales Table, Disabled Access.

The Menopause Cafe - Buddhas Kitchen and Wellness Lounge host this group every first Wednesday of the month, from 10am-12pm. Come and join them in this respectful and confidential space to discuss the good, the bad and the ugly side of menopause.

Launceston Male Voice Choir - Launceston Male Voice Choir meet every Wednesday evening at Launceston Central Methodist Church, School Room....at 7.30.pm. No audition just come along enjoy singing and join a friendly group with a very varied repertoire. For more information contact Phil Honey 01566 782282.

Dunheved Flower and Garden Group - Meets on the third Thursday of the month for a day trip to a garden or a talk in Launceston Central Methodist Hall starting at 2.30pm. New members are always welcome. For more information ring Joy on 01566 775 872.

Dunheved Bowls Club - Free, fun and friendly bowls club, open to all ages. Call Julie Fishleigh on 01566 772 868 for more information.

Launceston Tabletop Gaming - Open to all ages and experience levels, the group meets each Sunday from 5pm to late in South Petherwin Village Hall. Board games, card games, RPGs and war games are all played. To find out more go to www.facebook.com/groups/ LauncestonTabletopGaming or turn up any Sunday.

Cornish Language lessons - Free Cornish language lessons at Central Methodist Church Hall every Thursday evening from 7.30pm.

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Give it a go! Games Club - Every Wednesday from 1pm - 3pm come and meet new people and enjoy games for all abilities at Launceston Library.

Launceston Stamp Club - Launceston Stamp Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at Yeolmbridge Methodist Chapel Hall at 7.30pm during the summer, while in the winter they meet in the afternoon. Call 01566 772846 for more information.

Launceston Camera Club - Launceston Camera Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Community Hall in Tregadillett. For more information about the club and how to join, go to www.launcestoncameraclub. co.uk Popchoir - Launceston’s Popchoir group meets at Launceston Town Hall on Tuesday evenings, 7.30pm9pm. No audition necessary. Visit www.popchoir.com to book a free taster session.

Launceston Floral Art Group - This friendly flower arranging group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm. Go to their Facebook page, Launceston Floral Art Group, for more information.

Launceston & District U3A - The Launceston U3A group meets on the last Friday of each month at 10am in the Central Methodist Church Hall and with 28 interest groups, welcomes new members at any time. There is no minimum age. To find out more, go to u3asites.org.uk/launceston/home

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Table Tennis Club - The club practices on Wednesdays, 7pm-9pm, at the Gateway Centre with a free first session. Bats and balls provided. Call Lois Atkin on 01566 777157 for information.

Launceston Folk Dance Club - This fun, active group meets every Tuesday at St John’s Ambulance Hall between 8pm-10pm. Call Rosemary Phillips on 01566 774491 for information.

Launceston Community Market - The community market is held every Friday between 9.30am and 1pm at the Central Methodist Church, raising money for local charities. Refreshments are available.

Launceston Memory Cafe - Meets fortnightly at Launceston Methodist Church Hall, Saturdays, 2pm4pm. Contact Cym Downing on 01566 774425 or Nik Burgess on 01566 776509.

Community Money Advice, Launceston - A support scheme to help people experiencing problems with money management, budgeting, debt or just want some advice. Office open Tuesday afternoons, 2pm4.30pm and Friday mornings, 9am-11.30am at the Gateway Centre. Client meetings by appointment only, Monday-Friday. For information, call 01566 777407 or email office@launcestonmoney.co.uk Launceston Community Project - Providing practical help to anyone impacted by the loss of employment in the area due to Covid-19. Gateway Centre, 10am12pm on Wednesdays. For details about the service, call 01566 777407 and leave a message or email office@launcestonmoney.co.uk Launceston Road Runners - Meet at the multistorey car park on Tuesdays, 6.45pm, for weekly social runs and Thursdays, 7pm, for structured training sessions. New members always welcome.

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The Widger Spoke Easies - A women’s cycling group riding all around north Cornwall and west Devon. For more information visit www.widgers.club/be-a-widger/ Cuppa Companions - Free tea, coffee and chat on every first Tuesday of the month from 10:00am12:00pm at Launceston Library.

Village and surrounding area activities North Hill Knitting & Stitching Group - 7pm-9pm every other Wednesday at North Hill Village Hall.

No agenda, everyone works on their own projects but plenty of experienced crafters if anyone would like to learn a new skill. Hot drinks and cake available. Contact Yvonne on 07831 693 764 or email yvonnedean344@gmail.com North Hill Art Group - A mixed ability and very friendly art group that meets every Tuesday from 2pm - 4:30pm. There is lots of support, skill sharing and regular workshops. Anyone and everyone is extremely welcome, whether you’re there to develop a skill, to socialize or just to eat cake!

Local Red Hatters Group, The Tamar Teasers - An exciting local group for ladies over 50 who want to have fun, friendship and to share good times. They meet every second Wednesday of the month at 2pm - 4pm. For more information, contact Anne Moore on 07443414811.

Tresmeer Village Hall - A number of events are taking place at the village hall in Tresmeer this summer, including a family treasure hunt on 19th June, with prizes and refreshments at the hall; and a family dog show and produce show, 20th August, including stalls, competitions, games and sports.

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Continued from page 49 Tregadillett Songbirds - A community ladies choir that rehearses every Thursday 7:30pm - 9:15pm at Tregadillett Community Hall. They sing a mix of musicals, classical and pop! All new members are given a very warm welcome! For further details call Carol Rigby on 07885798370 or Jo Bailey on 07940380107.

Tramblers Walking Group - This Tresmeer-based walking group meets every month to walk local footpaths and lanes, no more than four miles long. Suitable for all ages and abilities, dogs on leads welcome. For details, call Ros Boisseau on 07879816450.

Family events Sing & Play - Music lessons for under 4’s, Mondays between 10am-11am at Linkinhorne Parish Hall.

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Launceston Library Storytime - Tuesdays, 2pm2.30pm, and Wednesdays, 10am-10.30am. Free sessions for under 5’s.

Children’s Games Club at Launceston Library Every Friday at 1pm to 4:30pm.

Rhyme Time at Launceston Library - Music and nursery rhymes for children 0-5 years.10am-11am, Wednesdays, join Kerry for the free weekly sessions.

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LanSEN Together - Meets at the Orchard Centre for support sessions and workshops every Monday, 10.30am-12.30pm, and support and play sessions on alternate Saturdays, 11am-3pm.

Parent, Baby and Toddler Group, St Giles on the Heath - 1.30pm-2.45pm at St Giles on the Heath Primary School. All welcome, no booking required.

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Tiny Toes Ballet - Classes now available to book between 6th June and 24th July term. Pre-school children’s ballet and dance classes, venues across Cornwall and Devon.

Mini Badgers, Sunday Kick About - Come along and join the fun at North Petherwin Football Club at 10am -11:30am on June 12th, July 10th, August 7th, 21st and September 4th. It’s only £2 per session for ages 7-11 years to learn some football skills and make new friends! Call Steve on 07485628644 to book a place.

Summer events Car Treasure Hunt - An afternoon family event at Tresmeer Village Hall with prizes and refreshments to follow in the hall. 19th June.

Family fun dog show, produce show and silly sports - An extravaganza of a day with your furry friends and home grown produce at Tresmeer Village Hall on 20th August.

Summer cream tea and barbecue - On Sunday, 17th July, a cream tea and barbecue event will be held at Treven Cottage and Treven Farm (PL15 8PT) to fundraise for St Clether Church and Tremail Chapel graveyard. 2.30pm for cream tea; 5.30pm for barbecue.

East Cornwall Summer Tennis - Bookings for summer programme between April and 23rd July taking place at Saltash, Callington and Looe Tennis Clubs. Go to TennisFIT on Facebook for information.

Launceston Show - Returning to Kennards House on Thursday 28th July. A great family-friendly show with something for everyone. Read our special feature on pages 22 & 23.

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So, who would you go with? Hal David and his ‘What do you get when you fall in love?’ but get a pin to burst your bubble… or John Keats’ Endymion, and his ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever?’ Sorry Hal, living in Launceston… I’ve got to go with John!

Being asked to share my top go-to locations in Launceston wasn’t easy but I narrowed it down to four. Sadly, so many tourists and visitors trundle down the A30 completely missing Launceston! Even more surprising though is that some locals are not sure where the best spots are to sit and enjoy the views.

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With the warm weather now upon us, there is no better time to explore our amazing town and enjoy the views from these vantage points. These are certainly things of beauty and joys forever.

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As we approach the summer solstice (the longest day), remember to stop and smell the roses. Now is the time to give the actions set in spring the chance to unfold. Patience and gratitude are the intentions needed at this time of year.

As you enjoy the beauty and abundance of nature around us, give a little thanks for what you have. A sunny day, the beautiful countryside, a good friend or neighbour. It’s the little things in our lives that make the difference.

Daily gratitude for the small, good things will give our mental health stamina, ready for when we get walloped with the challenging stuff.

The warm weather and longer days can give more opportunities for movement and outdoor exercise. In our enthusiasm, it can be easy to overdo it. Be kind to yourself and listen to your body. It wants to move, to open into a more expansive you. Let your goal be to improve the relationship with your body rather than bully it into submission. The warm sunny days encourage your body to relax; allow yourself to do just that.

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Meet our new team members We are so excited to introduce our lovely new team members, Kim, Mimi and Emma - who have joined us at Life Community Media.

Kim Ashworth - Junior Client Engagement Recently returning back to Cornwall after living in the Middle East for 16 years, Kim will be joining Claire in client engagement.

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Captivated and inspired by Cornwall’s beauty and creativity, Emma moved to Launceston nine years ago with her family.

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Lanson 4 Ukraine “I can’t do much, but I can play the guitar - can we put together a gig?”

Those were the words said by local musician Gareth Brooker who was keen to do something to help people in Ukraine fleeing their homes and fighting for their freedom.

With this, Lanson 4 Ukraine was born. The town hall was booked as a special donation from Mayor Cllr Leighton Penhale and plans began to roll out to put on a show for the community just two weeks later.

With support offered by Westgate Street Deli, Firebrand Brewing Co, Peninsula Medics and other local businesses, the event kicked off on Saturday, 19th March with children’s activities, music from Popchoir and Launceston Town Band, followed by a number of musicians and entertainment throughout the rest of the afternoon and evening.

Supported by local pubs, who kindly collected donations in buckets on the bars, plus visitors to the town centre during the day, Lanson 4 Ukraine was able to raise more than £7,000 for people in Ukraine.

If you were unable to take part in the event but would still like to support the cause, the Lanson 4 Ukraine Just Giving page is still open for donations at www.justgiving.com/jenny-eno2 For the full article, visit launcestonlife.com

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Take a walk around Lanson with us…

I f you plan on staying at home this summer but still want to immerse yourself in history, heritage and some wonderful spots to enjoy in the sunshine, keep reading as we take you on a walk around Lanson with us.

START

Starting from our office on Market Street!

Turn right and continue to the junction. To your left, you will see the 13th century Southgate Arch.

Continue straight and you will reach the town centre which is overlooked by the historic White Hart Hotel and the war memorial, opened by the Prince of Wales in 1921.

After your visit to the castle, follow the path down to the northgate house - which once served as a grisly prison - and pass the elegant Eagle House Hotel until you reach one of the finest Georgian streets in the county, Castle Street. Take in the beautiful buildings, one of which is home to Lawrence House Museum, and then take the steep steps and pathway up past a row of old cottages until you reach Launceston Job Centre.

Turn left and cross to the other side, following the pavement that winds around until you reach the Bell Inn, a quaint little pub that has been serving beer to locals for centuries owners Linda and Ivor always extend a warm welcome. www.launcestonlife.com

If you follow the cobbled pavement from Finlay’s around past the pedestrian crossing, the castle walls will be upon you. Continue along to the gate and take in the marvelous sight of Launceston Castle, perched on its hill and towering over the town. Take the opportunity to picnic in the grounds, or pop into the English Heritage office to buy a ticket and head on up to the top of the castle (or stick to the lower part if you’re not keen on heights!).

END Once you’ve finished your pint, turn right to the top of the street, then left to take in St Mary Magdalene Church, a beautiful medieval church steeped in history. Beyond the graveyard is Launceston’s old parade ground, another good spot to stop off for a peaceful lunch overlooking the Cornish countryside and Dartmoor beyond.

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l aire Hatwell has been sober for five years. She is sharing her journey with Launceston Life and you, the community, in a quarterly series to support anyone wanting to take the first steps to sobriety.

Alcohol is often portrayed as a reward, something to relax with after a long day, and while that may be true, it has a lot of other effects too, some which aren’t nearly as nice.

Moving away from drinking alcohol can be difficult; we can feel we’re missing out, mainly due to the perceived romantic association that it creates a good time. It might seem we need it to produce that image, but in reality, it’s what we’re doing and who we’re with that makes a good time. Alcohol doesn’t add anything to that.

One of the hardest things for me was getting over the idea of drinking. Hearing about a social event or driving past a beer garden was difficult; I imagined everyone enjoying themselves and felt I couldn’t. Now, a good time doesn’t include alcohol because for me, like many, the idea and the reality don’t align. I’d be chasing a feeling I couldn’t reach, where one glass isn’t enough. Rethinking and relearning are tricky, but not impossible.

Now, more than ever, there are so many alternatives available which give us the opportunity to relax and unwind with

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something grown up or special, that won’t lead us to say something we shouldn’t or leave us waking up with a headache.

Finding an alcohol free option is quite a refreshing alternative, mainly because you can get the same enjoyment, without the side effects, and there are so many available now, there is literally something for everyone.

Personally, I steer clear of alcohol free wines as they are a bit of a reminder of times gone by, but some of the botanical gins on offer are another story. If you’re thinking about cutting down or avoiding alcohol for any reason, summer barbecues and social gatherings don’t need to be avoided.

Many of the options, especially the alcohol free beers, don’t look any different to the traditional variety, so no one would even have to know!

So why not, when you can have a drink without getting a sore head or saying something you come to regret!

For further resources, go to Claire’s blog www.soberme.co.uk.

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Terms & Conditions: No purchase necessary. Entrants must be over 18. Competition excludes employees of Life Community Media or Shipwreck Treasure Museum plus their families and anyone else connected to the above promotions. Prize is a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children aged 5 – 17 years of age) to visit the Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Prize must be pre-booked. Prize is non-transferable and non-exchangeable and no cash alternative is available. Winners may be asked to partake in publicity if required. One entry per household. Prize must be redeemed by 30th October 2022.

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Personally I love to be by the sea, listening to the waves and sipping a cheeky cocktail, and I’m lucky to have travelled to lots of lovely places. One of my favourites is Mauritius which was amazing and really gives that laidback feeling, but I’m equally happy soaking up the culture in Spain or gorgeous Italy.

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Making friendship into an art form!

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r e you looking to brush up on your arts and craft skills? Do you want to meet a nice bunch of people while expressing your inner creativity? Do you want to do all this while eating homemade cake and biscuits? Then, you may wish to look no further than North Hill Art Group!

The North Hill Art Group is an extremely friendly club that was established about 30 years ago.

Their Chairman, Phyllis Harrison is their longest standing member and has been involved with the group for about 27 years. The group meets every Tuesday from 2pm-4.30pm at North Hill Village Hall and all ages and abilities are welcome!

Anne Langely, the club secretary, spoke to Launceston Life and was very enthusiastic about how inclusive and supportive the group was, saying that ‘Everyone is part of the family!’.

With a generous legacy from Vera, plus membership support, North Hill Art Group are able to offer their wonderful workshops for only £3 for members, which is the same cost as their weekly 2.5 hour session. For non-members, workshops are still only £8. There is a £10 joining fee for the year with materials, tea and coffee provided by the group. Members then usually take turns to bake cakes and bring biscuits! So, remember to bring your sweet palate!

During weekly sessions, members can work on their own projects, share experience and skills, or an invited professional artist leads a workshop to explore different mediums. Recent workshops have included silk painting and Chinese brush painting and over the next few months, the group members can look forward to modelling in clay workshops and also lino cuts and printing with St Ives-based artist, Lee Stevenson. There is even the opportunity to join the occasional group outing.

In October 2021, North Hill art group held a fundraising event for Cancer Research UK in the memory of a beloved member of the group, the late Vera Varcoe. The art group held a quiz night where some of Vera’s paintings were sold through a silent auction to help raise funds for the charity. www.launcestonlife.com

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Birds on Bikes Raising money for Children’s Hospice South West

A group of residents from the Launceston and Plymouth areas are embarking on an adventurous cycling challenge to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

This group of 14 passionate and dedicated individuals will be raising funds for CHSW by participating in the annual ‘Ride for Precious Lives’ cycling challenge, taking place over three days in July and riding 225 miles from Bristol to St Austell.

Every £20 raised will provide one hour of nursing for a family. This year they are hoping to raise an impressive £14,000!

Other fundraising events throughout May included a live music night at Launceston Football Club with band ‘Nine’, plus an open garden and cream tea event.

Their next event is a grand draw with amazing prizes to be won on the 24th of June, with tickets available to buy from Zebediah’s, Launceston Cycles, Greggs and Quick & Son. Search @birdsonbikesforchsw for more details about their progress and events. To donate, go to www.justgiving.com/team/Birdsonbikes

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Giving up drinking

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r head of client engagement u Claire Pearce has had her own journey with sobriety.

She has decided to share it with us and you, our readers…

“I basically decided to stop one morning after I had attended a quiz night the night before. I thought I’d try a month off because I found in lockdown, after being furloughed and enjoying the lovely weather, that I was drinking more and more every day. So I woke up one morning and felt I didn’t want to drink anymore.

“I got to Christmas and I thought, ‘why shouldn’t I carry on?’ Then it got to a year, and after a year I found I didn’t really need alcohol anymore.

“Since giving up drinking, I’ve noticed my skin has got better, I’m sleeping well, I’ve dropped two dress sizes and my moods aren’t so up and down anymore. When I go out, my friends are really supportive, and now I’m the designated driver.

“I went on holiday recently and it was my first holiday without drinking. With cocktails being

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such a big thing these days, I found it was easy to order mocktails that were just as nice as having a real cocktail, minus the alcohol.

“I’ve found that I don’t need to drink for confidence, I can enjoy myself without it.

When I’m out with the girls, I know my limits when I start to get tired and know I need to go home without trying to stay out drinking all night.

“I read This Naked Mind by Annie Grace, which really helped me see what alcohol is and why I didn’t want to be drinking it.”

“If you’re considering cutting back or giving alcohol up completely, just try it for a month and see. The first month is difficult - the third week is the worst. Just keep going and try and break through the six weeks. To take my mind off it, I took up trying to hit 10,000 steps every day, and pilates a few days a week which have both really helped.”

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Protect and respect Take care in the countryside this summer

As many of us get ready to hit the beach after work or whack open the barbecue and clink glasses with friends and family in the garden, others will be keen to get outside in the fresh air this summer, with walking more easily done and pleasurable than it was a few months ago.

The mudslides may have solidified and the raincoats may have eagerly been put to the back of the coat rack, but there are other things to consider to stay safe in the countryside this summer, as well as protecting and respecting wildlife and livestock that reside there.

Make sure you stick to public footpaths and put your dog on a lead to avoid disturbance to livestock and wildlife, ensure any gates are left as you found them and don’t block gateways or paths with your vehicle.

If you’re taking a small picnic with you or a snack to keep you going, make sure you take any litter home.

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Studios on the High Street A new arts project for Launceston

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exciting new arts project has been launched in n Launceston town centre as part of a county-wide programme to enhance the arts across Cornwall and to breathe new life into our towns and villages.

Part of the Cornwall-wide pilot project Tresorys Kernow programme, Studios on the High Street gets underway this summer. The project is placing artists in three publicly prominent ‘studios’ for three months - to make their art more public, to encourage people to try some art work, and to bring a new strand of vibrancy to the life of our town.

Two empty shops on Church Street and the foyer of the White Hart Hotel have been converted into temporary studios and a group of North Cornwall artists have been engaged to do their work, run drop-in sessions and workshops until the end of August. The subject matter for them all will be the town and its history, local people and their stories - and they will link into all the summer’s key events in the town square including the annual Shop Window Exhibition.

The artists are all really excited to be working in public. Half of the old WH Smith’s shop on Church Street has been taken over by Swanskin Printers, a group of women artists who are celebrating their tenth anniversary this year by running an open access print shop. Karen Howse and Lydia Christine are in the other half exploring the links between art, wellbeing and nature. Across the street, Jane McDonald is building a light sculpture which collects images of familiar objects and upstairs, Richard Hudson and Peter Ursem will be making paintings and prints from fables and stories. Meanwhile, in the foyer of the White Hart, portrait painter Sam Akroyd is going to be painting some of Lanson’s interesting characters.

The Project is funded by the U.K. Government through the U.K. Community Renewal Fund, with Cornwall Council as the lead authority

All this activity has been made possible with the support of Cornwall Museums Partnership, Creative Kernow, Cornwall Council and the UK Government. You can find out more and get involved - just wander into any of these studios when you are in town and see what amazing creative work is going on!

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Owned by animal-lover Chris Reynolds, accompanied by his rescue dog Freddie, Paws for Thought is a pet shop based on Northgate Street, offering all kinds of goodies for your pet.

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Freddie’s Friends Foundation has currently raised in the region of £600 for the 12 shelters. If you and your pet would like to contribute, visit Paws for Thought and make a purchase, or make a donation via the preloved basket in-store.

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