Crantock Parish Magazine April 2024

THE PINWELL SISTERS

St Carantoc Church

Saturday 20th April

13.45 for 14.00

£4 donation on the door to church funds

Dr Helen Wilson will talk on the work of the remarkable Pinwell Sisters and the incredible restoration work they undertook on St Carantoc Church

Open to all, whether you want to sit and relax with either a coffee or cocktail!

Open to all, whether you want to sit and relax with either a coffee or cocktail!

Available to book for Weddings, Private Parties and Conferences.

Available to book for Weddings, Private Parties and Conferences

To book please contact: 01637 830229 | info@crantockbay.co.uk

Early morning group Yoga sessions

To book please contact: 01637 830229 | info@crantockbay.co.uk

FROM THE EDITORIAL TEAM

With the approach of the Easter holidays and hopefully warmer sunny days. The RNLI Lifeguards return to Crantock Beach for the Easter holidays from Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April, and then return again in May.

As a result of the high tides early in March the dunes have taken another hammering - with further erosion at both the car park end and the access pint from Green Lane. The National Trust has taken great pains to ensure that where possible areas have been fenced off and sign posted. Please be aware that the dunes are very unstable at the moment and likely to move and therefore are not suitable to play on. There are been a number of instances in recent weeks where children have been digging into and sliding down the dunes with parents seemingly oblivious to the dangers.

We wish you a Happy Easter.

BOB CANN

Lorna and her family would like to thank everyone for the beautiful flowers, cards and warm hugs during the sad time of the loss of Bob. Your kindness has been overwhelming and has helped enormously in the healing process. Donations to Cornwall Hospice Care and Cornwall Air Ambulance totalled £500. Thank you so much dear Village. xx

PAT CLARKE

We send our heartfelt condolences for Bernie at the passing of Pat.

NANCY KEARTON

It is with great sadness we announced the passing of Nancy Kearton. Nancy was born in Crantock in 1927 to Herbert and Annie Tozer. Nancy married Frederick Kearton in 1947 and brought up their family in Berwyn on West Pentire Road. They built and moved into Radgel on Pentire Green where they spent many happy years together. Nancy lived in Crantock all her life until ill health necessitated a move in care.

We send our condolences to Nancy’s family.

Floyd in the Flesh

Lane Theatre - Newquay

5th April

The band members are all passionate Pink Floyd fans and have worked hard to perfect Floyd’s unique sound. They will be playing songs from many Floyd albums in this returning show.

Cornwall Garden Society 2024 Spring Flower Show

Royal Cornwall Showground Wadebridge

6th-7th April

Having been described by The Telegraph as the ‘Chelsea of the West’ and by Gardens Illustrated as ‘one of the best flower and garden shows, ’ this festival of flowers, champions Cornwall’s rich horticultural heritage and early spring on an unprecedented scale. Specialist nurseries and garden traders will be there, and an artisan area will showcase contemporary Cornish crafts.

Easter Egg Hunt at Trelissick

National Trust Trelissick, Truro

23rd March – 7th April

Come along and explore the beautiful gardens of Trelissick. Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From (allergies) chocolate egg.

The Thing About Swing

Lane Theatre -Newquay

14th April

A night of classic swing with a feel of Sands & Las Vegas these internationally acclaimed performers also offer so much more.

Book: 01637 876 945|http://lanetheatre.co.uk

St Ives and Modern British Art 2024

Belgrave St Ives, St Ives

31st March – 22nd April

Each year Belgrave St Ives offers clients and collectors the opportunity to explore accessibly priced works by major names and less well-known British Artists working in the 2nd half of the 20th Century. Porthleven

26th-28th April

Porthleven Food Festival is a well-established event on the festival calendar. The not -forprofit community event brings people and food together around the stunning harbour of Porthleven in Cornwall, with a chef’s theatre, food stalls, street food, music day and night and entertainment for all.

LONDON MARATHON TRAINING 2024 UPDATE

As I write this there is just five weeks till the big day. I say this with some trepidation as I am now suffering from a hip injury. I have been doing longer and longer runs whilst following my training plan. Last Saturday I completed 21km which is the equivalent of a half marathon. There was a brief moment of joy before i registered that I needed to double that. This week I got to 14 miles before experiencing severe pain in my hip so long three mile walk to get back to my start point. I am hoping that it can be sorted in time. I would be crossing everything but some bits just hurt too much. Thank you all once again for your support and I hope to be able to report back with good news next month. Bel

* We wish Belinda a speedy recovery, and of co urse send best wishes for the bi day on Su nday 21st April

every Wednesday 10-12

Thousands of good quality second hand books and jigsaws

MEMORIAL HALL BOOK SALES

Books £1 / Jigsaws £3

CRANTOCK VILL AGE HALL

VILLAGE HALL MONTHLY UPDATE

I hope that the Building Developments can now be apparent to everyone passing the hall as the extension and car park works are reaching conclusion. The extension has a few small electrical issues to conclude, and we need to paint the storage room floor before thinking of the items that will be better suited in that location rather than in other rooms or the main hall itself.

The Extension has been painted white and we have decided that the existing hall’s exterior will be painted likewise after the guttering and fascia's have been cleaned.

The Tarmac surfacing is awaiting for the parking bays to be painted with bespoke areas for the two EV car charging points and also a disabled bay.

The Pedestrian entrance up from Halwyn Road to the Village Hall has also been widened to allow a doublepushchair’s width hence avoiding using the busy main road as quickly as possible. It might be worth mentioning that you must be very careful exiting the car park as cars do speed along Halwyn Road at that point.

The Restrictive Barrier up to the field has also had a height restrictor fitted in our efforts to make the area

VILLAGE HALL DRAW FEBRUARY 2024

Ticket Name

£100 85 A Pickles

£50 50 J Rickeard

£25 255 T Oakley

Next draw at the Village Hall Committee meeting on the 26th March 2024 Contact Frank on 830329

more secure and avoid the unwanted vehicles we had last year. It is 2.2 metres high and the slope now has matting past the barrier to avoid skidding on the grass.

Finally on the usage of the EV chargers there should be a separate explanatory article on Page 8 in this magazine’s issue to give advice as to how to operate this new facility.

Chairman - Crantock Village Hall 01637 830329

Every Monday

IN THE INTERESTS OF HEALTH AND HYGIENE PLEASE DO NOT EXERCISE YOUR DOG ON THE PLAYING FIELD

CRANTOCK METHODIST CHURCH

Looking for The Meaning of Life

It’s a sad fact that many go through life without discovering the real reason for our very existence. The truth is that we were created to know the Lord, which is so much more than just the natural life, which is limited in scope and length. Man is created in God’s image and designed for so much more than just earthly dwelling. Let me explain:-

God is three in One. Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and we are three in one, spirit, soul and body. Our body is to relate to the earth: our soul is our unique character and personality; our spirit is given to relate to God, who is Spirit. So far so good! However there is a problem, because sin has caused our spirit man to die, meaning we are disconnected from relating to our heavenly Father. This is why Pilgrim’s Progress begins with Christian feeling the burden of sin and the search to find a solution, which eventually led to the CROSS. There is no other way to really know the Lord other than through Jesus Christ. That is because He took our sin, along with the punishment of death, to the CROSS and those willing to put their trust in this finished work of sacrifice are forgiven, and their spirits made alive. WOW! In this way, we are re-united to our true destiny to know the Lord and enjoy His presence forever.!!

BUT because we have ALL sinned, we ALL need to discover how to deal with the sin ‘burden’, and find

APRIL DIARY

Thursday 4th Coffee and Chat

Sunday 7th Morning Service

Thursday 7th Coffee and Chat

Thursday 11th Coffee and Chat

Monday 15th Baby & Toddler Group

Thursday 18th Coffee and Chat

Sunday 21st Morning Service

Monday 22nd Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30

forgiveness at the CROSS. Crucifixion was a brutal way to die, but this sacrificial LOVE offering opens up for us a whole new SPIRITUAL dimension to life, if we only believe and choose to follow God ’s path.

Some search for this spiritual awakening by exploring various other paths, but there is only ONE WAY to heaven; through the CROSS. You have to set out on the journey and make that decision to tread the narrow path. In Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian discovered this, and set off on the journey of truth, hope and salvation

If you would like to set out on this journey of faith here is a prayer you could pray

Dear Heavenly Father

I truly want to belong to you, and realise I am a sinner and need your forgiveness. I believe that Christ died for me, taking on the punishment I deserve. Please cleanse my heart and come and live in me, so I can walk and talk with you in a love relationship. Thank you that this is what I was created for and now I have eternal life, through Christ Jesus, my Saviour and Lord. Amen

This article is from a bible study series written by Brenda Taylor, using the famous book Pilgrim ’s Progress, written in 1678, this was divinely given to John Bunyan while he was in prison for his faith.

Thursday 25th Coffee and Chat 10.30-12.00

Monday 29th Baby & Toddler Group 9.30-11.30

Dates for your Diary

Saturday 18th May - Coffee, Cake and Quiz for our Gift Day and Chapel Anniversary 10. 30 – 12.00

Sunday May 19th - Anniversary Service at 10.00a.m. to be led by Revd. Simon Clarke.

CO FFEE AND CHA T

10. 30 - 12.00

Bookstall, plenty of tea, coffee and chat All welcome

ST CARA NTOC CHURCH

A Prayer in Time of Transition

Father God, your love surrounds us, cove and headland, see and sand.

Sing the praises of your beauty, show the hallmark of your hand.

Give us eyes to see your glory, ears attentive, hearts aflame, voices raised in nature’s anthem to the worship of your name.

Amen

CHURCH DIARY APRIL 2024

Wednesday 3rd Easter Coffee Morning 10.00-12.00 Church Rooms

Sunday 14th Easter 3 11.00am Holy Communion Readings by Malcolm Intercessions by Spen

Saturday 20th The Pinwell Sisters 13.35 for 14.00

Donation on the door £4

Wednesday 24th Notice of Annual Parochial Church Meeting 7.00pm in the Church Hall

Sunday 28th Easter 5 11.00am Holy Communion Readings by Sue Intercessions by Hayly

You can follow services every Sunday on the website www.atlanticcoastcluster.org.uk or with a local phone call on 01872 308750

Church Wardens : Bill Longden 01637 831036

Sue Knowles 07940 320298

Sacristan: Jeni Stewart-Smith 01637 830546

Treasurer Malcolm Leslie 01872 573176.

PASTORAL CARE

If anyone would like a visit, shopping or anything else please contact Bill or Sue [Churchwardens]

NOTICE OF ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING

Agenda:

Wednesday April 24th at 7.00pm in the Church Room

• Election of Churchwardens and PCC members

• Reports from all committee members

All on the electoral roll may attend

EASTER LILIES

Please visit the Church during Easter time Crantock Church is filled with the scent of lilies. The windows and the top of the rood screen become home to over 100 blooms, each one placed in memory of a loved one. The name of each person is put in a card and placed near the pulpit.

All Lilies are in place by Easter Saturday morning and remain for up to two weeks for all to enjoy. The church is open every day for private prayer. Notice of services will be on the Lychgate notice board.

BARN DANCE

Thank you to everyone who made the Barn Dance such a successful village occasion. It was a great deal of fun!

THE PINWELL SISTERS

St Carantoc Church

Saturday 20th April 13.45 for 14.00 £4 donation on the door to church funds

Dr Helen Wilson will talk on the work of the remarkable Pinwell Sisters who were ecclesiastical woodcarvers and the incredible restoration work they undertook on St Carantoc Church.

Present -:

Cllrs. A Harty (AH) (Acting Chair), D Hawkey (DH), B Clark (BC), S Malkin (SM), J Robinson (JR), T Halor (TH) & S Robinson (SR)

Mrs K Rees (Clerk) & Cllr. A Harvey (ADH)

025/24 Apologies:

Cllrs. P Hooper and K Mackinnon

Cllr. Harty gave the PC’s condolences to Cllr. Clark whose wife had passed away recently.

026/24 Recordable/Non -Recordable Interests & Dispensations:

AH advised that she will abstain from voting on Agenda Item 6 (a) PA24/01395 (Moresk)

027/24 Minutes:

RESOLVED: The minutes of the Full Council Meeting held on 14 th February 2024, as circulated, were approved as a true record & signed.

028/24 Public Participation:

None.

029/24 Cornwall Council Report:

ADH advised that the Council has approved a 4.99% budget increase and an increase to the Tamar Bridge Toll. He was surprised at the decision the PC made on the application for two Shepherds Hut on land at West Pentire and had written to the Planning Officer to object.

A general discussion took place on the Council’s Homechoice Register. The system isn’t fit for purpose and needs overhauling. As of June 2023, there were 42 households on the Homechoice Register.

030/24 Planning Issues:

Applications:

PA24/01395 Moresk Demolition of rear extension and front porch & the construction of a rear single & 2- storey extension, front porch &

PA23/10382 Trevella Caravan Park Construction of new central facilities building incl. indoor pool, bar, restaurants, admin offices, toilets, shop, laundry & extensive hard and soft landscaping

Decisions:

PA23/10259 (Trethcoombe): Approved

PA23/09763 (Land East of Bryher): Withdrawn

PA23/08951 (Carrek Woth): Approved

PA23/10378 (29 St. Carantoc Way): Approved

031/24 Matters for Discussion:

SUPPORT (P/S: JR/SR)

OBJECT: Size & scale; no public consultation, impact on highways, negative impact on economy; concerns about sewage capacity; visual impact; poor design.

(P/S: SR/BC)

a] Installation of New Benches & Community Chest Application: The Clerk had got a quote for 1 x picnic bench and 4 x benches. The supplier had offered a 5% discount so the total cost is £2640 including delivery. The PC has received a grant for one of the benches with the possibility of another one being sponsored. RESOLVED: PC to purchase 5 x benches as specified above. CIL money to be used to fund the purchase

b] Open Space Triangle on Beach Road : The Clerk and Chair met with the local resident who had proposed converting the triangle into a parking area. The resident felt that the PC had dismissed the proposal without proper consideration. PH reiterated it is the PC ’s wish to return the area to its original use as a seating area. However, it may be possible to create a parking space for 1 car as well as a seating area if the issue with the telegraph pole can be resolved. It was agreed that the local resident would contact Western Power to investigate what could be done with the telegraph pole and would come back to the PC with a full proposal. NOTED

c] ]Erection of a Flagpole at the Memorial Hall: BC had sourced a post which will be erected in time for St. George’s Day. NOTED.

d] Parish Councillor Small Grants Scheme: The Clerk had circulated a draft grant scheme for grants of up to £500 for the Parish Council to consider (appendix 2, not in magazine). There is already £500 allocated in the Precept for S137 expenditure so this is formalising what is already budgeted for. The grant would be available to non-profit making organisations and individuals in the Parish but applicants would have to demonstrate how the grant would benefit local people. Following a discussion, it was RESOLVED to adopt the Crantock Parish Small Grant Scheme with the terms and conditions specified in Appendix 2.

e] Caretaker’s Contract 24/25: The Caretaker ’s Contract is due for renewal on 1st April. It was unanimously agreed that the Caretaker does an excellent job. RESOLVED: Caretaker’s contract to be extended until 31st March 2025 with the same terms and condition as previously

f] Village Tidy 2024: The village tidy take’s place on Saturday 23rd March at 10am. All are welcome and refreshments will be served at the Albion after. NOTED

Matters for Discussion:

g] Parish Council Community Engagement: KM had advised that the Village Hall is planning to have a community event over the summer where the PC could have a stand. Arrangements can be made once the date is confirmed. NOTED

h] Parish Councillor Secondary Duties: The list of secondary duties was discussed and Councillors were allocated to each role (appendix 3, not in magazine). Thanks were expressed to Hannah Eustice for her hard work keeping residents informed via the Parish Magazine and Residents Facebook page. NOTED. 032/24

Parish Councillor Reports:

• It was commented that the surface of the National Trust Car Park is extremely poor. The Clerk agreed to contact the National Trust to see if there are any plans to resurface the car park.

• Thanks were expressed to Stuart Young who had gifted a wonderful signed photograph of the West Pentire Poppy Fields to the Parish. RESOLVED: Clerk to write a letter of thanks, picture to initially be displayed in the Memorial Hall

033/24 Parish Clerk Report:

a] Finance: (see appendix 1, not in magazine)

Council: Lloyds - £10110.95/ Santander - £49950.31

RESOLVED: Accounts totalling £4842.72 were approved for payment.

Memorial Hall: Lloyds - £4987.00/ Santander - £6659.30

RESOLVED: Accounts totalling £1076.36 were approved for payment.

Christmas Lights: Lloyds – £5065.92

RESOLVED: Accounts totalling £780.00 were approved for payment

b] Correspondence:

Sally Pickles

Overhanging trees on Halwyn Hill

The matter has been reported to Cormac and the Clerk is waiting for the report.

WI Request for financial support towards projector WI to be referred to the PC ’s new grant scheme.

034/24 Agenda Items April 2024:

D-Day Event

035/24 Date of Next Meeting: The Chair thanked members for their attendance. She advised that the next Full Council Meeting will be on 10 th April, Crantock Memorial Hall. The meeting closed at 20.30 hrs.

IF YOU WANT TO REPORT A ISSUE ON YOUR STREET THEN IT IS EASY TO REPORT TO CORNWALL COUNCIL

You can report potholes, fly tipping, litter, damaged signs and a whole host of problems using either of these methods.

You can report the problem direct to Cornwall Council by phoning: 0300 1234 222 Or go their website https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/transport-parking-and-

How to report a problem using FixMyStreet [this handy app enables you to report almost any issue]

• Download the FixMyStreet app to your phone or go online FixMyStreet.com 1

DON’T FORGET YOU CAN DONATE YOUR OLD PAINT

For the Chapel Close Community Garden

We need any spare tins of water-based exterior wall paint in any colour to bring them to the village store [opposite the Jam Jar] on the 6th May Bank Holiday. Please make sure that the paint is suitable for use on exterior wall surfaces, is water based, and still in usable condition.

We’ll be inviting Crantock residents to join in and celebrate Spring by painting the mural on the 27th May Spring Bank Holiday. Of course, to do that, we ’ll need paint!

We’ll post updates about the mural painting on the Crantock Residents Facebook page

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CRANTOCK ROWING CLUB UPDATE

Wow! What a month March was. We kicked it off with a flying start, having had a few training sessions with the Truro River Rowing Club, who kindly loaned us not only their plastic gigs over at Loe Beach, to train in calmer water, but also a couple of their most experienced crew, Jordan and Daryl to help us train both our Men’s and Ladies teams, to help prepare us for the big race. A huge thanks goes to them and Peter Bennett from Newquay who also helped with our training and who also coxed our Men’s team on race day. A special thanks also goes to Danny, who without his help and commitment to the club throughout last year, we wouldn’t have been in any position to race.

The Three Rivers Race, signals the start of the Cornish Pilot Gig Association’s (CPGA) racing season – hosted by Caradon Gig Club. We knew it was going to be a challenge, as it’s not only the longest river race of the season being around 6miles up and down the River Tamar, it’s the first of the season, with little opportunity to train in the gig over the winter, plus it was our first ever race as the newly reformed Crantock Rowing Club.

However, the men’s crew did us proud and came 70 th out of 95 gigs in the Men’s Race and came in, in under an hour 00:57:36. Our Men’s Captain Nelly Webber told us ‘It was an incredible experience, and I’m so proud of the boys who worked so hard in an extremely gruelling race. The atmosphere throughout the whole day was amazing and I’m very much looking forward to returning with 4 crews next year instead of 1. I would also like to say a massive thank you to everyone in the village who has supported us as a club and helped us get to where we are currently.’

We’ve bought another boat!

Due to the popularity of our new club, and wanting to give more people an opportunity to get in the water, we have bought another boat with extremely generous and kind donations from Chris Eustice, Paul Thornton and Keith & Mary Breen. THANK YOU! We have now bought Messack from Truro River Rowing Club, she’s a wooden gig built in 2009 by Andrew Nancarrow boat builders Bissoe. But more about this exciting development another time.

Social rowing has now started again, if you fancy giving it a go, and want to have some fun gig rowing please let us know. If you want to row, once you’ve joined up we encourage you to sign up and use the SPOND app, so you can sign up to specific rows. If you want to become a member our renewal costs this year will be £15 for Social rowers and £50 for competitive rowing members. We’ll be in contact with members soon.

Now the weather is brightening up and spring is here, there will be more opportunities to row! We can’t wait to see you all.

It’s not all about the rowing, don’t forget Tickets are on Sale for the CRC SOCIAL – FRIDAY 5th

April, Chris’s Barn 19:30

Come down and help us celebrate being a Gig Rowing Club for 1 year! For all members, family and friends alike we are holding our first social of the year on Friday 5th April at Chris’s Barn – TR8 5RP from 19:30! Reloaded are playing and a savoury buffet and bar will be laid on. £15 per head for adults and £7 for children. Tickets are on sale from the Cornishman and the Village shop.

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US:

Email: crantockrowingclub@gmail.co.uk

FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK

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The Three Rivers Team [Above]

Front Rob Giles

Middle Row L to R: Nelly Webber, Jack Bryant, Colin Rees

Back Row L to R: jack Benney, Paul Thornton

Cox: Peter Bennett

Below: Ready to go!

GCRANTOCK WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

ail Wilson welcomed members to the Institute ’s AGM, standing in for the President. A special welcome was reserved for a new member, Mitzi Ebbatson.

After a hearty rendition of Jerusalem an interesting and informative talk was given by Alice Merrett detailing the history and services of the Little Harbour Children’s Hospice. It was agreed that a visit to the hospice will be arranged over the coming months.

Following refreshments we proceeded with the AGM. Linda Hallwood was voted to continue as President for the coming year and Gail read out her annual report.

W I BOOK REVIEW

TITLE: LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY

AUTHOR: BONNIE GARMUS

Bonnie Garmus an American Author and former copy writer in the tech industry now lives in the UK. This is her first novel (April 22) and written in her sixties. It has been a major success published by 35 publishers around the world and translated into 42 languages. It was, however, rejected no fewer than 98 times. The author reported in a recent interview that she wrote the first chapter in anger at her office desk after a bad incident in a meeting.

Elizabeth Zott is a chemist starting her career in the early 1960s, battling to prove herself against discrimination and male domination in the workplace. She is beautiful, not warm or socially adept but logical, brusque and very intelligent. Tragedy strikes changing her life forever when she unexpectedly becomes a star of a TV network show ‘Supper at Six’. She rejects demands of the company network concerning expected mode of dress and presentation and builds an enormous following teaching women ‘lessons in chemistry’ and inspires her live and TV audiences to ‘follow your dream’. Elizabeth simply gets

READING GROUP BY BOOK WORM

ABSOLUTELY AND FOREVER

AUTHOR: ROSE TREMAIN

Rose Tremain is an 80 year old, English author, she has received a glittering array of awards and recognition. In 2020, she received “Dame” status for her services to writing. She has written many books, her break through novel was Restoration, this was a historical novel, but she has used many other genres. A personal favourite of mine is a novel called “The Colour”, this led me to recommend her new novel , “Absolutely and Forever” , as our choice for book club this month.

This novel, which may be autobiographical , is a coming of age novel about unrequited love(or obsessive infatuation). The main character, Marianne is a child of the 50/60s and our group felt that it captured the period well ,and evoked many memories, and discussion about this time for us all.

Marianne is 15 at the start of this book ,and the language ,cleverly, portrays a lot of her teenage angst. We follow and experience, through Tremain’s exceptional writing, Marianne’s travels to London, Paris ,Italy and

Discussions included past and future events and outings – a very full programme including a visit to Trevarrian ten pin bowling alley next week!

We discussed arrangements for the D Day commemorations and the Crantock Heritage weekend. This month’s competition, ‘Remembering Our Mothers’ was won by Juliette Weller with Jane Ham runner -up and Maggie Billing in third place. They all produced wonderful, well-presented memories.

Next month’s speaker will be the manager of Newquay Foodbank on Tuesday 9th April at 2.00 p.m.

on with and through all that is thrown at her.

There are many quirky characters and a beloved dog in this delightful book which will have many readers go through a whole range of emotions. It is funny, wise, upsetting, heartwarming and poignant and a story which zips along. The majority of readers in the group thoroughly enjoyed this book choice which offered much for discussion and would heartily recommend it.

A review found on the literaturelust.com website sums it up: Think ‘Me Too’ but move it back sixty years and delete the ability to fight the problem publicly Add a character who isn’t strident or whiny Thrown in the fact that injustices are righted by one woman’s unrelenting pursuit of her passion and you’ve got a story that is perfectly timed to ignite the psyche of readers.

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Cornwall, and her journey through her relationships as she matures, and becomes older and wiser. The other characters in the book are also, just as vividly portrayed, and are equally ,interesting, eccentric and endearing.

It was felt that Rose Tremain is rooting her story in physical realities and her description is outstanding. There is a mix of sadness and humour in this book a tragedy wrapped in hilarity. It lets the extraordinary cast new light on the quotidian in an engaging and imaginative way. Some of our group felt that the book became more compelling as they read it, as they initially were a little frustrated with Marianne’s teenage self ,whist others enjoyed it from the outset, but the consensus was that this was a good read.

In conclusion, if you like a book that it cleverly written which explores human relationships, and that makes you laugh and feel sad at the same time, then this may be the book for you. Overall our group really enjoyed this book.

CRANTOCK HERITAGE GROUP

Anther very successful Story Café took place on the 20th March - examining the research into the Lost City of Langarrow or Langona, said to have been buried when a storm of unusual violence arose and continued blowing without intermitting its violence for one moment, for three days and nights. In that period, the hills of blown sand extending from Crantock to Perran were formed, burying the city, its churches and its inhabitants in a common grave.

Based on the evidence present by Dr Ben Dobsonshowed that it was very likely that there were a number of

WILDFLOWER MEADOW APPEAL

As you may know we would like to turn the old glebe field into a wildflower meadow the cost would be about £2000 and as yet we only received 2 donations since our last appeal, we feel this would enhance the village and would be most grateful for any further contributions as we will be unable to proceed without further funds, payment can be made directly into the account Lloyds Bank 30-96-03

Flower meadow a/c no. 00944915.

Malcolm Leslie Treasurer

St Carantoc Church

Honeysuckle Cottage Goonhavern

Truro TR4 9NW

Weekend during the weekend of Friday 28th - 30th June, starting with an evening concert Falmouth Community Choir at St Carantoc Church, Open Church, a look at the Church Yard, Bell Ringing and a village walk over the weekend followed by a Sunday Evening Story Café on the somewhat ghoulish subject at local shipwrecks and drownings local to Crantock. More details to follow. For those of you interested in long gone local families may enjoy this book written by Ben - Edward Lawer Johns was a member of a very large family who lived in Crantock until his death in 1905, the book follows the fortunes of the Johns family, and includes details of the Martyn,

These families who all made a significant contribution to the rich and varied heritage of the development of Crantock are long gone but their names are long gone

An excellent read and priced at £10 copies of the book are

The long wet Winter is (hopefully) behind us now, the days are getting longer and many of us are getting out in the

s lovely to be back in the fresh air and having a good tidy

Sadly, at this time of year we start to see hedgehogs admitted with injuries caused by gardening accidents. So we are asking all the gardeners out there to think Hedgehog please!

Strimmers can cause devastating injuries, hedgehogs will hear a strimmer but as their natural fear defence is to curl, not to run, they often get caught by the strimmer. If you have an area of long grass or bramble that you wish to strim, please check the base of the area for hedgehogs (or other animals) before beginning work. A few minutes really could save a life.

We also see a lot of caustic burn cases at this time of year (4 in one week alone). Whilst we are not certain of the cause, we would urge caution when using products such as weedkiller, cleaning fluids and fertiliser in the garden, especially if you know you have visiting hedgehogs.

Hedgehogs will be much more active over the next few months as breeding season begins, do get in touch if you have any concerns or questions about hedgehogs.

Last year, we admitted our first hoglet on 31st May will it be earlier or later this year?

Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue News: Spring News

OPENING TIMES F OR E ASTER HOLIDAYS

29th March to the 13th April Tuesday to Saturdays. 4.30 - 8.00pm

Throughout the rest of April Fridays and Saturdays.

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CRANTOCK MEMORY CAFE

Our March meeting seemed very busy! We greeted lots of new faces this month along with many of our usual members. The importance of our monthly catch ups should never be underestimated for clients and their carers alike, and our volunteers are always available to greet members as they arrive to sign in.

Our first session was introduced by Di and she welcomed Nikki Ridgment to the group. Nikki is a Kenpo Chi Kung practitioner who visited us last year. Nikki’s session was based around gentle exercises and breathing, in particular for the hands, arms and upper body – all the more wonderful as we were able to undertake all the exercises from our chairs! And of course all the exercises could be transferred to the home environment so we could practice them from the comfort of our armchairs. It is important to keep active and the calming physical and breathing exercises enabled us to improve our muscle tone and core strength without causing stress or the danger of damaging ourselves.

Tea at three was served promptly with a selection of yummy cakes and a mug of hot tea. This interlude provides us with time to chat, and catch up. This month Kirsten from our NHS team was able to join us and used the opportunity to catch up with some of the clients and their carers she sees in her clinics and on home visits to enquire whether she was able to improve their service requirements. It is good that Kisten is able to join us every few months. Kirsten is also able to refer clients to our Memory Café.

In session two we were challenged to a music quiz - we always enjoy the musical part of our Memory Cafes as we all love to sing along and try to remember the titles of the songs and who sang them - of course this always encourages much laughter and chat from guests! The melodies took many of us back to our teenage years with the hits of those times.

Three o’clock came all too soon and it was time for us to go home again.

We look forward to meeting up again on Monday 15th April at 2pm ready to do it all again. New members, who have a degree of memory loss, are always welcome to come along with their carers so please do phone Di for a chat if you would like to find our more about our Memory Café.

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CAFÉ DATES FOR 2024

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Monday 15th April

Monday 20th May

Monday 17th June

Monday 15th July

Monday 19th August

Monday 16th September

Monday 21st October

Monday 18th November

Monday 16th December

New members, who have a degree of memory loss, are always welcome to come along with their carers, and should you require more information to find out more contact: Di on 07523 188270 email: crantockmemorycafe@gmail.com

RELUCTANT SPRING

The Spring will surely come again.

Storms have destroyed the reluctant daffodils, and scattered fragile blossoms fighting for the sun and muddied the fields knee-deep, while song-birds hide silent in the dripping trees, and all await the return of Spring.

But for some the Spring will never come, who starve in the forgotten wars, the millions foodless on Somali deserts, or caught in endless Yemen wars, or hopeless on the baked and barren Sudan sands.

Medieval hatred flames the Gaza plains and leaves the people starving.

And all the while the hopeless grinding of the Madman’s War.... No.

There are no signs of Spring.

The Tales of Jinx and Minx

Monthly greetings from your cats-about-the-town Jinx and Minx and our support staff member Spen who continues to see to our every need and wellbeing. Not a great deal of newsworthy activity has occurred over the previous month except perhaps the saga of the recliner ordered from Amazon as Spen’s armchair was getting most uncomfortable. Both cats like to spend time on Spen’s lap and his constant fidgeting to get comfortable meant that we cats were getting disturbed just as we had settled down! So, using a well-known mail order firm a suitable replacement was ordered and in a couple of days a large cardboard box arrived. Upon being opened it proved to be the back of the chair! No instructions, no invoice or any paperwork! Spen decided to wait a few days to see if the other part of the chair turned up, but no luck! It was decided that the service from the mail order company was not very satisfactory, so the chair back was repacked for returning and taken away by Spen’s housekeeper to be taken to the collection point in Newquay. A few days later a huge box was delivered which proved to be the other half of the chair! A phone call was made to the housekeeper and she fortunately she still had the chairback at home. The chair back was duly returned and fitted to the chair base! So far Jinx and Minx have not had the opportunity to test the new chair out for comfort or the chairs material resistance to claw cleaning!

If you are lucky enough to be owned by a cat it will soon be apparent that cats have a variety of ways of communicating with their human beings and one main source of signals is the cats’ tail, except for Manx cats who are tailless. Other tailless cats are the Japanese Bobtail which is said to bring its owner good luck and is a popular subject for ceramic ornaments, the Kurilian Bobtail which is a native cat of the Kuril Islands between the North Pacific and Sea of Okhotsk off Siberia, and the Mekong Bobtail which was named after the Mekong River which flows through China, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The Mekong Bobtail, though not a well-known species in the western world is said to be agile and having a friendly personality. Bobtail cat’s native to the USA have been bred and are said to be intelligent, alert and happy to be among people.

The UK Manx cat is a well-known breed and is said to have lost its tail in an accident on Noah’s Ark! It is a cat native to

THE NIGHT SKY IN APRIL

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Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks continues to brighten in the western sky, though sadly by early April it will be too close to the setting Sun to see it at its brightest. Still, it may be worth a look as it sits right between Mercury and Jupiter in the evening twilight low in the west just after sunset around April 1st.

The total solar eclipse on the 8th is not generally visible from the UK, but as far west as we are here, it looks like the Moon may take a little bite out of the Sun just as it sets. If the weather is favourable I will be at Cubert playground around 8pm to get a good view of the western horizon!

The Lyrid meteor shower will peak late on the 22nd / early 23rd, though a bright waxing gibbous Moon will interfere somewhat this year. The Lyrids are noted for leaving brief trails behind them as they streak across the sky. As always, just sit back and look up.

Clear skies.

The Gustory Starman

the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea. In reality its lack of tail is a natural mutation.

The American Pixie Bobcat is another breed of cat without a long tail but it has extra toes on one or more paws which is known as Polydactylism. One of the most unusual tails to be found on cats is the tail found on the American Ringtail. No other cat possesses such a unique tail which is carried in a flexible curl over its back or along the flank. If you are owned by a cat life will be interesting and rewarding because a cat’s tail is one of the best barometers of its emotional state.

The signs are:

Tail flicking from side to side – cat mildly irritated.

Tail thumping on the floor – a sign of frustration or a warning. Tail low to the ground and flicking – a sign that the cat is feeling aggressive.

Strong lashing movements of the tail – cat not feeling happy and may become aggressive and could lash out.

Tail with hair fluffed out – cat suffering from increased anxiety and feeling threatened.

Tail arched over back – the cat is poised ready to strike.

Tail tucked between the legs – cat is expressing submission. A horizontal or low to the floor tail – cat Is feeling calm and relaxed.

Cats tail erect with a curl at the tip – cat is in a friendly mood and wants to make contact.

Tail pointing straight up and vibrating – cat is quite literally quivering with joy and excitement.

There are other ways in which a cat can communicate such as growls, hissed, chirps etc and if you are owned by a cat, you will soon learn to interpret their sounds and postures. Other means of communication include eye contact, smell and touch. You may with the passage of time learn to speak ‘cat’, but a precautionary word on ‘cat speak’, if your cat is busy clawing your new furniture or curtains etc don’t shout at it – by making a hissing or spitting sounds and firmly saying no the cat will get the message!

Well, that’s all for this month. Spen, Jinx and minx hope you find our feline fables entertaining.

Until we meet again and may your God go with you.

Jinx and Minx

PS: you know you are a cat person when you sit ton the floor to watch the TV while the cats lounge on the sofa!

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ACROSS

1 Graduation has no turn however leisurely the music. (6)

5 Admiral aboard channels on radio. (6)

10 Elves, seen having a coffee break! (9)

11 Add up little one taking on Capone. (5)

12 Deem to be put down. (6)

14 Sort of list to hold water? (6)

15 Transport edition that's all in. (7)

17 Wander over and about. (4)

19 Cobra nearly bit off some roughage. (4)

20 Ransack - with a gun. (5)

21 Writer made out of club ir (4)

22 It's an answer - initially. (4)

24 Clarets, unusually, are red (7)

26 Whiter version of 'squirm'.(6)

27 Flower - said to be more daily than the rest? (6)

31 A libido, beginning life as an excuse. (5)

32 Bag the roving enigma. (9)

33 Title may be slick, but is it irritable? (6)

34 Bruise ointment discovered in a cairn . (6)

DOWN

2 Vision of armed revolt. (5)

3 Got the plan for tough city quarter. (6)

4 Get a kick out of generous treatment. (4)

5 Parker has nosegay that's ageless. (4)

6 Stimulant foregoes hill -builder, making test paper. (6)

7 Suburbs of Petticoat Lane? (9)

8 Make it stuck to the wall! (6)

9 Planet in orbit round machine work-table. (6)

13 A mere cab that can give you a hug! (7)

14 Buy edge design, with protruding eyeballs. (3-4)

16 Deduce ref is up in front. (5)

18 Mini-lover, selecting red. (9)

21 Batwoman - not at ease with Archer. (6)

23 Strangely, pals have it in for hair formations. (6)

24 Sympathiser, as yet not present, digests prawn. (6)

25 Nina, in the National Trust, upset by a bit of red wine. (6)

28 Record in charge of reasoning. (5)

29 Column inches that can pre-empt the cat. (4)

30 Blood fluids of these rats.. (4)

ACROSS

1 Picture clue

5 Picture clue

9 made into a honey drink (4)

10 Stewing vegetable - fine For Royal Academy (4)

11 Sub-picture is ten, oddly enough (5)

12 Lambast without a road for roast, say (4)

13 Omen understood to include dish list (4)

14 Picture clue

16 Picture clue

DOWN

1 Picture clue

2 Powerless in the coffee break (3)

3 To a fault, a bit of a slob (3)

4 Picture clue

6 Picture clue

7 Alexis' teddybear - worn, but was still there (7)

8 Picture clue

14 Treatment for the eyes, allegedly (3)

15 Weep, it's so bad at first! (3)

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