Probus News Magazine - June 2022 by Probus News Magazine

Probus News Magazine June 2022

The free magazine for the community

Issue No. 268

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• Car & motorcycle MOTs • Servicing & repairs • • Vehicle diagnostics • Air conditioning service • • Tyres & braking • Vehicle sales • Performance remapping by Pendle Performance

Tel: 01872 520654 Email: service@collinsofprobus.co.uk Units 1-3, Tresillian Business Park, Probus, Truro TR2 4HF Visit us online at www.collinsofprobus.co.uk for more information 2 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 268

What’s inside

How to contact us... By e-mail: editorprobusnews@gmail.com By hand: Articles for Probus News can be left at Trudgian Farm Shop in Probus Square, or Treviglas Cottage, Treviglas Lane, TR2 4LH.

Fresh fish donations Page 9

Living with Covid Page 10-11

Jubilee special

Management Team

Page 23-29

EDITOR: John Denyer 07824 555519 editorprobusnews@gmail.com CHAIRMAN: Sheila Bing 01726 883400 sheila.bing@outlook.com

Letters to the Editor

Margaret Richards

Local sport

Page 36-37

Page 40

Page 48-50

Plus... Trains, planes, automobiles, rocks and more. Front Cover: The 90th birthday photograph of Queen

Elizabeth II. Credit: Press Association / Danny Lawson.

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Community News and Notices COMMUNITY FOOD LARDER

PROBUS PARISH CHURCH Opening Times: Monday 4-5

Roseland U3A

Our local community larder is FREE and open to EVERYBODY to use in Probus and the surrounding area.

HE Roseland U3A would like to welcome anyone not in full-time employment who is interested in meeting new people while developing new skills.

JUST DROP IN

Wednesday 2:30-3:30

Help us, help you & reduce food waste!

Friday 9-10

NO ONE GOES HUNGRY PROBUS & SURROUNDING AREA.

Saturday 9:30 – 10:30 Isolating or can’t get out? Please email nochildgoeshungryprobus@gmail.com to find out about our delivered food parcels.

Treasurer wanted

OULD you like to help in your local community by supporting your local church?

Probus Church is looking for a new treasurer. We require someone with book-keeping experience who is able to manage a budget. The role requires the attendance at only one meeting a year (although you would be very welcome at more!)

Tai Chi: Thursday 9th, 16th and 23rd from 9.45 am to 11 am at Tregony Village Hall Classic Films: Alfred Hitchcock’s 1937 classic Young and Innocent Thursday June 9th at 2 pm at PVH Craft: Friday 10th June at 10 am at Probus Village Hall Local History: Tuesday 14th June Landscapes in the South West at 10.15 am at Tregony Church Hall Book Club: Wednesday 15th June at 2 pm at Roseland Parc Tregony Margaret's Meanders: Tuesday 21st June at Lanhydrock House - meet in the cafe at 12 noon

The rector promises to pay the new treasurer in homebrewed wine and/or beer!

Conversational French: Tuesday 28th June 2 pm at Tregony Bible Christian Chapel

rector@probusteam.com 01726 882218

Luncheon club Thursday 30th June meet at 12 noon at The Roseland Inn at Philleigh

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Mobile library

HE mobile library will stop at Probus Village Hall car park between 11:10 am and 12 noon on Friday 17th June. The schedule can occasionally change at short notice and latest updates are posted on www.facebook.com/ CornwallLibraries.

Community Speed Watch

HE CSW team now have another two members, one from Probus and one from Tresillian, where it is hoped we can do a speed watch soon. On our last outing, with four people in hi-viz jackets it was difficult to be discreet. However, it had the desired effect, traffic started to slow down! We monitored 157 cars, and despite our presence, several were slightly over the speed limit. To have had none over the limit is our aim. Keeping to the speed limit only adds a second to your journey, isn’t it worth it to arrive safely at your destination? Stay safe Probus Speed Watch Coordinator

Do you have a problem? Why not contact one of your local Parish Councillors for advice or www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Steve Dalton Liza Deards James Faull Nick Gillard Neil Glasson Ross Goldworthy Malcolm Maskill Larry Saunders-Fern Bill Sutherland (chair) Rachel Tofts

Ridgeway Holly Farm, Truck Hill Tresowgar Cottage Fore Street Ladock Road Gwell an Nans Lamellyn Vean Rosparc Bosnoweth Carne View Road

01726 884080 07888 684425 07494 756249 01726 883926 07709 286850 07967 125526 01726 884368 01726 882669 01726 884007 07432 566055

There is currently one vacancy for a parish councillor, please contact the clerk or any of the above for details.

If you are not able to contact a particular councillor, then contact the Parish Council Clerk email clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Cornwall Councillor Karen Glasson on can also be contacted on 07980 975527 or email cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk for advice. June 2022 | 5

A-Z of Probus clubs, societies, organisations and some useful contacts Acoustics Night (Comrades Club)

Tim Joyce 07412 126774 or Ian Tumilty or 07849 199959

Badminton Club Bees (swarms/issues/questions) Bowling Club Church Bell Ringers Church Floodlighting Fund Churchwarden Comrades Club Cornwall Councillor Cycling – Probus Pedallers Dance Classes Children (4Real) Football - Saturday Club Probus Youth FC - Juniors Probus FC - Seniors (First Team)

Pauline Partridge 01726 882649 Tony Paddock 07486 295414 David Meggs 01726 883443 Liza Deards 07888 684425 Robert Dodd 01726 883408 robertjdodd@hotmail.com Andy McCartney probus.churchwarden@gmail.com Bryan Trebilcock 01726 882747 Karen Glasson 07980 975527 cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk Dave Light 07966 683852 or Colin Brown 07484 740249 Angie Smith 07825 234855 contactus4real@gmail.com Steve Flack 07956 049727 Please send updates to Nigel Schofield 07974 577876 l.com editorprobusnews@gmai Graham Smith 07968 478970

Friends of Probus Church

Richard Heath

07849 315432 geotechrich@gmail.com

Friends of Probus Surgery

Anthea Johnson

tbc

Grampound Road Cricket Club

The Club House

07800 915578

Hawkins Arms

Peter Chomiak

Historic Cornwall Society

Kids Club Breakfast/after-school at Probus School

Knit & Natter Group Ladies Group Litter Picking Group Little Lights Mid Cornwall Wood Turners Over 60s Luncheon Club Parish Players (Pantomime) Playing Field Mgmt Committee Parish Church Parish Council Clerk Primary School Primary School PTA Probus Club of Probus Probus Nursery Sticker Memory Cafe The Roseland Academy U3A Roseland & District

Village Hall Letting Secretary Walking Group - Wednesdays - Fridays Young Farmers Other village

grampoundroadcricketclub@gmail. com 01726 882208 hello@hawkinsarmsprobus.com

Vince Van Kempen-Wilson 01726 883019 vince.vkw@gmail.com Diane Gibbs

01726 882647

kidsclub@probusschool.org.uk

Eve Richards 01726 882657 or 07767 383982 Pat Gluyas 01726 882978 patgluyas68@btinternet.com Steve Dalton 01726 884080 stevedalton166@btinternet.com Pam Cobbold 01726 882495 jplelissick@btinternet.com Pauline Salisbury secretary@midcornwallturners.com Zena 01726 882751 or Janet 01726 882927 Cathy Cadby 07860 755787 info@probusparishplayers.co.uk Graham Smith 07968 478 970

Rev. Joachim Foot 01726 882218/07930 095687 rector@probusteam.com Jenny Hoskin

07749 626021 clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk

Angela Praed 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk Sophie Baker 01726 882647 Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com Angela Praed 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk 07901 147353 or 07717333713 01872 530675 www.theroseland.co.uk Terry Neil 01872 530196 probusvillagehallenquiries@gmail.com Frank Fuller 07749 368162 www.probusvillagehall.co.uk Terry Hodge or Tim Joyce 01726 884495 or 01726 884574 Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow 07720 393745 or 07968 722430 Tegan Arthur

07900 797750

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A message from Rev Church services Sunday 5th 9:30 am Connect Joachim UEEN Elizabeth has Q served our country for an unbelievable 70

years. Her dedication to our country has been truly remarkable. It is a life that has also been dedicated to serving God. Her faith is well known. Indeed, in 1952 in her first Christmas broadcast, she made a prayer request to the nation: ‘Pray for me … that God may give me wisdom and strength to carry out the solemn promises I shall be making, and that I may faithfully serve Him and you, all the days of my life.’ 70 years on, churches up and down the country are continuing to pray for the queen and her unique relationship with the Church of England. It is the queen’s faith that has supported her throughout her reign. Indeed, the theme of her coronation and her entire reign has been one of service. The queen most often refers to the story of the Good Samaritan as an example of the service she seeks to offer to our nation. The story of the man who came across a stranger who had been beaten up on the road. The Good Samaritan binds up the stranger’s wounds and takes him to the nearest inn, and pays for his care. In 1985 the queen said this of the Good Samaritan that it ‘reminds us of our duty to our neighbour. We should try to follow Christ’s clear instruction at the end of that story: ‘Go and do thou likewise’. The queen’s life of service to the nation is one that is characterised by her faith. We would all do well to learn from her example. Joachim Foot Team Rector, Probus, Ladock, Grampound with Creed and St. Erme 8 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 268

11 am Holy Communion Sunday 12th 9:30 am Alternative H.C. Sunday 19th 9:30 am Connect Sunday 26th 9:30 am Holy Communion

Other regular events Little Lights: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday 14th May Tower Tots: 1:30 - 3:30 Thursday 9th and 23rd May Coffee mornings: Tuesday 10:30 am - 12 noon. Friday 9 am - 11 am. Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon Youth Club: (Years 7 - 13) Alternate Sunday evenings Baby and toddler stay and play: Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm in term time

Church Clock repaired

ONATHAN Keam reports that the Probus Church Clock is back in action after a major repair. The clock has two electric winders and the one for the clock mechanism stopped working after the gearbox failed. The failed unit was removed and shipped to a specialist company in Cumbria for repair. Jonathan and Andy McCartney currently keep an eye on the 100-year old clock as it needs regular maintenance and adjustment. Neither are currently very mobile and are appealing for volunteers to assist with this important task. You’d need to willing to to climb the spiral stairs of the church tower and necessary training will be provided.

Raymond ‘Ray’ Smith

AY was born in Foxhole and was educated at St. Stephen School.

He worked at Western Ex, ECLP then St Ives Print in Roche. His hobbies included golf, fishing and chatting. He loved the sea and frequently visited fish markets as he enjoyed seafood. He met his partner Ann at Truro Railway Club and they moved to Probus in 2000. He often was seen washing his car on his drive and just chatting to passers-by on Fore Street. He passed away on Thursday 14th April, aged 72, leaving Ann and two daughters, Hannah and Natalie.

Local fisherman doing good

ELL done to Probus fisherman Chris Gill, owner/skipper of the charter fishing boat Aquila that operates out of Mevagissey. Chris provides discounted fishing trips on Fridays in return for his customers leaving behind the fish they catch. He then donates the catch to the community larder in the village. Spokesperson Eleanor McCartney said ‘We have been delighted to receive such generous donations to the larder. Fresh quality food is so important for people to have access to, especially children. However meat, fish and fresh food are difficult for many to afford at the moment and we are very pleased we can offer this to local families facing food crisis at this time’.

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Duchess of Sutherland

Living safely with COVID-19

ANY thanks to Fred Taylor from Tresillian for his picture of the steam train Duchess of Sutherland traversing the Tregarne Viaduct on 28th April. Built originally in 1938, and restored in 2001, it is painted in London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) crimson lake livery and classified as a 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive. The Tregarne Viaduct (50.287475°N 4.987578°W) was opened in September 1901 replacing the original I K Brunel designed wooden viaduct built in 1859, the granite piers of which are still visible. The viaduct is on the very pleasant walk from Probus to Tresillian, described as a circular walk in the February 2021 edition of Probus News. It’s still available online https://issuu.com/probusnews/docs/ probus_news_february_2021

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ROM guidance given by Dame Jenny Harries, Chief Executive of UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

‘As we learn to live with COVID-19, we encourage people to keep following simple steps to help keep themselves and others safe. The pandemic is not over and how the virus will develop over time remains uncertain. COVID-19 still poses a real risk to many of us, particularly with high case rates and hospitalisations. That is why it is sensible to wear a mask in crowded, enclosed spaces, keep indoor spaces ventilated and stay away from others if you have any symptoms of a respiratory illness. ‘Vaccination remains the best way to protect us all from severe disease and hospitalisation. If you have not yet come forward for your primary or booster I would urge you to do so straight away as the NHS vaccine programme is there to

help and the sooner you are vaccinated the sooner you and your family and friends will be protected. ‘UKHSA guidance sets out that people with symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, and who have a high temperature or do not feel well, should try to stay at home and avoid contact with others. Those who are asked – or choose to test – and get a positive COVID-19 result should try to stay at home and avoid contact with

other people for 5 days following the day of their positive result. ‘Children and young people who are asymptomatic, choose to take a COVID-19 test and receive a positive test result are advised to stay at home and avoid contact with other people for 3 days after the day of the test. ‘There will be some symptomatic testing available for certain high-risk groups and settings, including for those who are at highest risk of becoming seriously unwell and who are eligible for COVID-19 monoclonal antibody and antiviral treatments. ‘The guidance states that it is particularly important that a person with symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as COVID-19, avoids close contact with people whose immune system means that they are at higher risk of serious

illness. If a person has tested positive for COVID-19 they should avoid those people who are at higher risk of serious illness for a 10-day period. ‘Anyone who needs to leave their home whilst they have symptoms of a respiratory infection such as COVID-19, or within 5 days following the day of their positive test, should take important precautions to minimise the chance of passing on their infection.

‘Such precautions could include: •

wearing a well-fitting face covering or a face mask • avoiding crowded or enclosed spaces such as public transport, • large social gatherings and enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces • exercising outdoors and away from others • always remembering good hand and respiratory hygiene ‘For the wider population who don’t have symptoms of COVID-19, or other respiratory infection or a positive COVID-19 test, UKHSA advises sensible public health behaviours that can help to reduce the spread of infections and protect those around them. These include getting vaccinated, ventilating indoor spaces, wearing a face covering or mask in certain situations and keeping up good hand and respiratory hygiene.’ June 2022 | 11

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Acoustic open mic at Probus Comrades Club By Ian Tumilty

ONDAY 25th April saw another hugely enjoyable and varied acoustic sing-around at Probus Comrades Club. Blues, americana, folk, 60s and 70s, rock, Cornish and self -penned songs were all on the agenda. Two of our local talented wordsmiths shared their musings: serious, humorous and political offerings were all given. In all some 14 performers took part, mainly regular contributors. Dave Meggs became the latest Probus open mic virgin! He regaled us with an a capella Cream number and Mack the Knife, awesome! Three Robins were present, one performing and two in the audience! Richie, our resident harmonica player, was even later than usual but still managed to fit in a few bluesy numbers, ably supported by the rest of us. Thanks as usual to Bryan and the club for the venue and their support. We use the upstairs function room, which is airy and spacious. Covid is still with us, and many of our regular performers and listeners have not yet felt able to come back. Our next open mic will be on Monday 30th May, 7 pm to 7:30 pm start. Speak to Tim or Ian if you would like to know more (details on page 6). As it’s the Jubilee week, you may fancy a relaxing starting point, pleasant words and songs, a bit of banter and good -natured abuse, even the odd celebrity, (we have one or two in Probus don’t you know!) The calm before the storm, as it were... 16 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 268

Image: Ian at an acoustic night. Credit: Nick Hibbett

The Probus Club of Probus

Visit to the Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre (CAHC)

N May, twelve members of The Probus Club of Probus had a fascinating and informative guided tour of the various aircraft on display at CAHC. Staffed by enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers, the site provides a rare opportunity to get ‘up close to’ and even inside, some iconic British aircraft, from fast jets like the two Tornados, Hawker Hunter and remarkable English Electric Lightning with its ridiculously narrow wheels to the huge VC10 tanker similar to those involved in refuelling aircraft on their transit to the Falkland Islands. One of the Probus group was ex BA Captain Dave Meggs, who needed little encouragement to resume the left-hand seat of the VC10 and settled in to explain the mass of instruments and controls on

the aircraft. It was interesting to see the tiny old-fashioned cockpit monitor used by the refuelling crew to guide aircraft up to the relatively tiny refuelling ‘baskets’ beneath its huge ‘whale tail’. From a relatively recent aircraft the group went on to experience the spartan interior of the Vickers Valetta, a derivative of the wartime Wellington Bomber, used for navigation and bomb aimer training. With an account of how the CAHC came into existence, Centre Director Richard Spencer-Breeze went on to explain how many of the rare and incredibly valuable aircraft on display were provided and used in a partnership arrangement with a specialist company to train staff from all over Europe in the recovery of damaged aircraft, which has placed CAHC at the forefront of training sites, not only in UK but also in countries much further afield. Right: Captain Dave Meggs at the controls of a VC10. Below the Probus group with CAHC Director Richard Spencer-Breeze

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The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1952 - 2022

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Platinum Jubilee preparations

N preparation for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, a series of workshops were held in the village hall in May, with enthusiastic volunteers painting commemorative pebbles and making bunting in shades of red, white and blue. Look out for the results of their efforts around the village over the Jubilee weekend!

Knitted and sewn bunting ready to be hung along Fore Street. We aimed to make 170 meters for bunting but due to the tremendous support from the community we are hoping that there is enough to deck out all of Fore Street. The committee are looking for volunteers to hang the bunting on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May. Meet at Probus Village Hall at 10 am.

Lilia drawing the outline of her pebble design.

Sandie, Julie and Kate creating bunting.

Molly hard at work. 24 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 268

Molly’s painted castle design takes shape. All images by Jon Hibberd

To her gracious Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Your Majesty, It is with great pride and pleasure that the Parish of Probus, in the Duchy and County of Cornwall offer you the most sincere congratulations and heartfelt best wishes on the occasion of your Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. We wish you health and happiness. William Sutherland, Vice chair, Probus Parish Council 2nd June 2022

Probus ‘Jubilee Rocks’

Quiches and Cake competition

VER the past month, adults and kids alike have been busy painting rocks (a few examples below) and on the last day of the school term (Wednesday 25th May) these will be hidden around the village. We encourage everyone to take a walk around the village to see if they can find any. If you find one, take a photo of it, post it on Probus Platinum Jubilee Facebook page and then hide it somewhere else. If you wish to take part in the competition, collect as many rocks as you can and bring them to the village hall on Friday 3rd June.

SPECIFIC recipe* for ‘Quiche Lorraine’ or Victoria sandwich can be found on the Probus Platinum Jubilee Facebook page or by emailing probusplatinumjubilee@gmail.com. The competition is intended as a fully inclusive event so if you need support getting the ingredients, contact the community larder (see page 4) who will ensure no families miss out. * A ‘free-from’ category is also acceptable so adapt the recipe to suit your needs.

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Jubilee Weekend Thursday 2nd June

Friday 3rd June

Probus Comrades Club: Ale Festival

5:30 pm Live music – The Roosters

12 noon – 10:30 pm BBQ food by PPP 4 pm pm Live music – Beautiful South West 8 pm Live music - Dusk to Dawn

Probus Village Hall: Jubilee exhibition Probus Village Hall: Jubilee exhibition 10 am - 1 pm 10 am - 1 pm PPP - Jubilee trail around the village. PPP - Jubilee trail around the village. See Probus Parish Players’ Facebook See Probus Parish Players’ Facebook page for details page for details Community litter pick: 10 am - 1 pm Probus Village Hall - returning of from Probus Village Hall ‘Jubilee Rocks’ 10 am - 2 pm. Prize awarded for the most rocks returned. Village wide: Put your bunting, Probus Church: Messy Church 11 am balloons and flags out ready for the 12:30 pm Best Dressed Property Competition. Send photos of your property to probusplatinumjubilee@gmail.com or via the Facebook page. 9:45 pm - Lighting of the beacon and Judging of the Best Decorated Property fireworks display. Public viewing from in Probus. Winner announced at 3 pm. Tregony Road

Jubilee memories

Probus Village Hall: Family disco with stalls and games. 6 - 8 pm.

OWEVER you plan to celebrate the jubilee weekend, we’d love to record how Probus marked the event in our next edition. So, whether you’re holding a street party, attending the tea dance in the Village Hall, sampling ale in the Comrades Club, listening to Du Hag Owr, or baking a quiche or cake ‘fit for the queen’, please send us your photos and memories by 10 June and we’ll include as many as we can next month. editorprobusnews@gmail.com

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Schedule of events Saturday 4th June

Sunday 5th June

Probus Comrades Club: Ale Festival

Probus Comrades Club: ‘Dregs Day’

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1 pm -Live music Daniel Costin Cocktails

Probus Village Hall: Jubilee exhibition 10 am - 1 pm PPP - Jubilee trail around the village. PPP - Jubilee trail around the village. See Probus Parish Players’ Facebook See Probus Parish Players’ Facebook page for details page for details Probus Village Hall: Quiche and Cake Street parties: At various times during fit for a Queen competition. Drop off the day. Send a photo of your party to 10:30 am - 11:15 am. Judging 11:30 - 12 the Platinum Jubilee Facebook page. noon. Probus Church: Tower opening 10 am – Hawkins Arms: Family fun day 12 noon 4 pm. Coffee and cakes served - 5 pm. Fancy dress and prizes for kids. 5 – 7 pm – Local shanty group Du Hag Owr performing live 8 pm – Live music - Will Powell Probus Village Hall: 1950s themed Probus Church: 6:30 pm – 8 pm – afternoon Tea dance 4 pm – 7 pm. Spotlights Youth Club (11-17 years) Please note this event is not suitable Jubilee themed evening for young children. Tickets: For the family disco and tea dance are on sale at Trudgian Farm Shop or Probus Filling Station. Tea dance - £3 in advance or £5 on the door. Family disco - £1 for under 16s and free for supervising adults (all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Hot food will be on sale at both events.

Come along, join the celebrations and make it a weekend to remember. There’s something for all the family, right here in Probus. June 2022 | 27

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Picture of Today... 1952 Taken from the 1953 Probus and Grampound Coronation programme. Coronation Wedding Bells: Marcus Samuel Wade with Lilian Tyzzer, William John Thomas Trugeon with Phyllis Mary Scholar, Peter Samuel Joel Abraham with Florence Gwendoline Jones. Coronation Year Babies: Susan Endean, Alice Holbeche, Graham Trescothick, The Berriman Twins. The Nursing Service: In 1952 our nurse at Probus paid 2,493 visits. Housing: There are five thatched houses in Probus. Water: Coronation year saw piped water brought to Probus for the first time. At present there are 29 houses connected to the supply. Population: Probus has 1,091 people of whom 81 are eligible for Old Age Pensions. Interests: Probus has the Women’s Institute, Comrades’ Club, Young Farmers’ Club, Women’s Voluntary Service, Football Club, Cricket Club, Civil Defence Service, Male Voice Choir, The Bright Hour, Mothers’ Union, Agricultural Society, Garden Show Society, Old Cornwall Society, Coursing Club, and Carnival Committee. Police Court Convictions: Motoring 4, Other offences 2. Industry: It is estimated that 70 people go to work in Truro from Probus (and Grampound) and 20 go to St. Austell Railway: Messrs C. Hooper (Head Ganger), J. Rowe, R. Champion, V. Hocking, R. Tippett are Gang 46 looking after the railway line that passes Probus.

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It’s not possible to obtain data on several of the items mentioned in the 1953 booklet. There have been significant changes to Probus in the 70 years since then - here are a few: Health: Massive changes since 1952. Probus Surgery currently has over 9,000 patients registered and serves people far beyond Probus village boundary. Housing: There is just one thatched cottage in Probus. Probus News delivers directly to 1,085 properties in the village, and 50 or more additional copies are picked up from the local shops. Water: All village properties are on mains water supply. Population: According to the 2011 census (the 2021 census not yet available) there were 1,906 people within the built up area of Probus, and 3,953 in the wider electoral ward. Interests: Villagers’ interests have changed in 70 years, but there is still a lot going onin Probus. See page 6 for a list of all active clubs/societies/groups. Police data: Last 12 months, 344 incidents recorded, most significant were violence and sexual offences 129 (37.5%), anti-social behaviour 99 (289.8%), criminal damage and arson 32 (9.3%), public order 24 (7%), other theft 18 (5.2%), drugs 12 (3.5%). Transport: Probus by-pass was opened in the mid-1990s, that had a significant impact on the village. The Probus Halt railway stop closed in 1957. There are good bus services from Probus to Truro and St Austell from where direct trains connect to Exeter, Bristol, London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Flights from Newquay airport can get you almost anywhere. June 2022 | 29

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ELL done to local band River Blue who hosted a wonderful fundraising gig in Veryan Village Hall on 23rd April, raising over £1,500 for the DEC Ukraine appeal. The event was supported with songs by Ian Tumilty on acoustic guitar, Vernon Keen who sang shanties and Trounce Guy who narrated some very funny tales about The Roseland, plus contributions by Sarah Neild and Lucy Newlyn.

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DATE for your diaries: after two highly successful events last year, the Probus Shindig and Vintage Rally is taking place again from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd July. Several steam rallies in Cornwall have been cancelled this year, so it’s likely that Probus will see an even bigger array of vintage vehicles than in the past. In addition there’ll be live music every evening, as well as a performance by Roche Brass Band on the evening of Wednesday 29 June. Tickets for both the rally and the live entertainment are available either on the day or in advance from the Spar Shop and Probus School Filling Station. All profits will go to Treliske Hospital Intensive Care Unit.

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Letters to the Editor

website already knows my address? Then I noticed that the text message came from a mobile number. Oh heck. I’ve been had. Feeling very worried and a bit stupid for being so gullible, I contacted my bank and went through the process of stopping my card and blocking any future payments on it.

Dear Editor I fell for a scam, and I would like to warn others of how easy it is to be fooled by some very clever tricks. I was feeling fairly unwell with a very heavy cold, and with thoughts of COVID-19 still in our heads I was wondering if I should do a test. Then I received a text message... Without giving it too much thought I clicked on the link and was taken to a page that looked exactly like the NHS web pages. I was asked for my address and then advised that I would be sent a free PCR test kit, but would need to pay 99p for postage. I then filled in my bank account details so that this payment could be taken. Job done - I will receive a kit within the next few days.

I felt very relieved, but this was not the end of it. Two days later I had a call, apparently from my bank fraud department, asking if I had tried to make an Amazon payment for £275 on this card. I had not, and I was then asked to go into my mobile banking app, whilst on my mobile phone, to check that no unauthorised purchases had taken place. I was not so gullible this time and said I wasn’t comfortable doing that, but would check my account and ring them back. I did this, and when I spoke with the fraud department they had not tried to contact me. I was right not to access my banking app whilst in the phone. If I had done this the fraudsters could have had access to my bank accounts. I am writing this because I’ve always thought myself to be very cautious and aware of the possibility of scams. So beware, there are some wicked people out there always looking for new ways to take advantage of unsuspecting people like us. Name withheld

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Editor: Thanks very much for sharing this incident with us. Probus Club members recently had a presentation from the SW Regional Organised Crime Unit, and were each given a booklet The Little Book of BIG Scams. It’s an interesting read, giving an insight into a host of different scams. I have a spare copy if anyone would like to look at it.

Dear Editor, As you may be aware, sadly the Probus Ladies Group has had to fold. We are left with a pretty new wifi sound system which we purchased to aid our speakers when we couldn’t manage to use the sound system in the hall. We are happy to donate it to a group in the hope that it could be of some use. If you could use it, or know somebody who could, please let either me or Pat Gluyas know as soon as possible. It is only a shopping bag size but it is in the way! Most of us get scam messages, malicious texts, emails or calls on a regular basis, and it only takes one moment when your guard is down to open yourself up to a world of trouble. The booklet contains tips to help protect us, but I thought it worth replicating one section below:

Best wishes Tess Bowen Dear Editor, Thanks to the article you published in May 2021 magazine relating to my craft group, I got two enquiries, who became members of the group. Since then the group has grown to eight members who attend regularly each month. For more details see the Facebook page Probus Craft Group, or call me. Suzanne Downes, 07970 781720.

There is a host of useful information, tips and tools to help protect against online fraud on www.takefive-stopfraud. org.uk. The website was created by 300 members of the UK Finance industry, and is worth checking out. Finally, if you haven’t done so already, it’s worth reporting this to the National Action Fraud www.actionfraud.police.uk or call 0300 123 2040. June 2022 | 37

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Graham Bishop

Introducing your Personal Travel Expert Graham Bishop Hi, I’m Graham your new personal travel expert for Probus and surrounding areas. I grew up in the village and have recently relocated back and with me bring a new concept when it comes to travel. I do love to travel! I love it so much that not only is it something I love to do in my spare time, I also made it my job. I have over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry, so there is very little I don’t know, but I am always making sure that I am learning, you are never to old to learn. This is my passion, helping people have the best experiences, finding those golden gems and making sure you get the most for your money. Please feel free to ask me any questions, it is quite a privilege making dreams come true, but hey, that’s what I do! There isn’t anything that I can book from package holidays to more bespoke holidays. So please do get in contact if I can help in anyway.

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Margaret Richards

ARGARET Christine Thomas was born on 3rd May 1947, at Carveth Farm Tregony, daughter to Nick and Minnie. Her father was a farmer and Margaret spent many happy hours helping him, which is probably what gave her the passion for country living and the farming lifestyle. Whilst growing up Margaret was a keen and active member of Probus Young Farmers Club and it was there where the beautiful young Margaret caught the eye of a dashing young farmer from Grampound called John Richards. They were married in December 1970, and moved into Trudgian Farm. Before long they started a family, first Charles and then Will. Although Margaret was busy taking care of the boys she still managed to find time to help on the farm with a wide range of tasks including hand rearing calves, one of whom ate her wedding ring, which was never to be found again despite searching the dung heap with a metal detector!

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In 1991 John and Margaret saw an opportunity to start selling their own produce and Trudgian Farm Shop was born. This was a pioneering move, as that was not what farmers did back then! Margaret ran the shop and worked tirelessly to get it off the ground, initially the shop was mobile before moving to Probus Square. People came from all over and with Margaret at the helm it was a success. People would love to see her welcoming smile when they came through the door and she would make sure that they would leave with a bit of chat and a full basket! In 2020 the pandemic struck and Margaret decided it would be sensible not be in the front line as she was possibly high risk. She went on to spend a lot of time developing another passion - gardening. She enjoyed being retired. At the end of March this year Margaret was unexpectedly taken ill. She spent just over four weeks in the critical care ward at Treliske but sadly they were unable to heal her at which point she was able to come home and be with her family until she passed away peacefully on Saturday 23rd April. Rest in Peace.

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prices. April’s meeting had a demonstration of off-centre turning where a tutor, Mike Way, produced a beautiful, unusual

OIN us for a virtual talk and presentation on The Butterflies of Cornish Mining Sites by Marcus Rhodes on Wednesday 8th June 2022 at 7:30 pm. This virtual event is FREE. Everyone is welcome to attend. To get the Zoom link, please contact Rowena Castillo-Nicholls via email on ilovecornwall8@yahoo.com. Join Cornwall Butterfly and Moth Society on a butterfly walk at Trevose Head, Sunday 26th June 2022 at 1 pm. The area around Trevose Head and Constantine Bay is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) both for geological and biological reasons. Wild asparagus grows on the cliffs of Dinas Head and Shore Docks at the base of the cliffs. The cliffs are also important breeding grounds for fulmar, razorbill and guilliemot. Target species: silverstudded blue, meadow brown, large skipper and other mid-summer species. Trevose Head, near Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8SL. Directions: 4 miles west of Padstow. Follow minor roads from the B3276 at St Merryn or in the direction of Harlyn. Walk Leaders: Rowena CastilloNicholls and Rob Nicholls. Meet at National Trust carpark SX1314876701 (postcode: PL28 8SL). For details and directions contact Rowena and Rob on 07711105485 or ilovecornwall8@ yahoo.com. Event is FREE. Everyone is welcome to attend. June 2022 | 41

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Repair Café By John Denyer Just prior to the first lockdown in March 2020 we had published a few exploratory articles about possibly starting up a repair café in Probus. Several people with a broad range of different skills had stepped forward to say they would be willing to be involved if we could get it off the ground. The pandemic stopped that idea (as well as several others) from being pursued, but now seems like a good time to try to get it off the ground once again. As a reminder, the idea is that you combine several people who like to fix things, with several people who have something to be fixed, in a social environment. Then, over a cuppa and a chat, the handle on granny’s favourite teapot is glued back on, the puncture on Sally’s bike is mended, and George has a button sewn back on his work shirt. I’m sure you have the picture by now. It seems (to me) to be an idea worth exploring, especially as most of us need to start to think more about what currently gets thrown away. Perhaps a simple repair may give an otherwise unuseable item a new lease of life. The café could also provide a social aspect, an opportunity to share and acquire skills in a safe environment. If you have skills in repairing items and an hour or two that you would be willing to share with the community, once a month, please get in touch. If you don’t have particular repair skills, but would be interested in supporting such a community initiative, then please also let me know. We’d also need a few lovely folks to put the kettle on and make tea, coffee and dish out a few biscuits - that’s very important too! 44 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 268

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Probus

Repair Café A monthly repair café in Probus could be a small, maybe only micro-step, forwards towards a more sustainable future, but it’s a start. With a population of 3,000’ish in our village, there has to be an opportunity in Probus to promote, educate and set up local reuse, recycle, repair and upcycle initiatives like this. If you are curious about what could be set up in Probus, check out the Upcycle Kernow CIC www.upcyclekernow.org. What they have done over in Portreath is quite remarkable...

Probus Book Club By Liz Horder

HE book some of us read last month was Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh, it is the first book of a trilogy. It is set in the time of the British Raj when Britain was forcing Indian farmers into growing opium poppies. The opium factories were local to the farms and many Indians were employed in these factories, then when the opium had been processed, it was sent to China. Britain made vast sums of money trading the opium and this is what led to the Opium Wars with China. The characters in the book are very well

described, although the language used can be a bit off putting. Many of the words used are not always understood by the reader. They are a mixture of many different languages, including seafaring slang. If the reader perseveres this does not distract from the story and the characters. All the following characters come together in the second half of the book on the Ibis, an old slaving ship when it is sailing from Calcutta to Mauritius. Deeti is a widow to opium and is saved from her husband’s funeral pyre by low caste Kalua. Paulette is the orphaned daughter of a French botanist, escaping from sexual harassment by her so-called guardian. Jodu is the son of her wet nurse and is like a brother to her and determined to go to sea. A bankrupt raja, Neel Raattan Halder is convicted of forgery and relieved of his estate by an avaricious opium dealer, he befriends Ah Fatt an opium addict who is half Chinese and half Parsi. Zachary, a freed American mixed-race sailor, on board the Ibis, has come to hold a much more responsible place on the ship, than when it had started out from America due to the deaths of the more senior crew members. When he arrives in Calcutta he is mistaken for a gentleman and enters society.

March Hare sings about love

OME of you may remember 16-year -old Isaac who played The March Hare in this year’s PPP pantomime Alice In Wonderland. His was one of several standout performances in the village panto, where he wowed audiences with his singing and acting talent. Congratulations are due to Isaac because on 4th May, supported by Cornwall Music Education Hub, his first two track single was released and is available to listen to on Spotify, and other platforms as well as YouTube. His songs This Love and Lovers’ Hill, both love ballads, are really good too! Somehow, I think this won’t be Isaac’s last music release!

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EVENTS DIARY 2022 Secretaries: To publicise your meetings or events, let us know well in advance and we will include details here. Contact details for all groups/clubs/societies can be found on page 6. Key: PVH = Probus Village Hall. Acoustic Night Upstairs (at Probus Comrades Club). Last Monday of the month, starting at 7:30 pm Badminton Club: Currently meet 1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays each month at PVH 8 pm Comrades Club: Ale Festival 2nd - 5th June. See page 22 for details Falmouth International Sea Shanty: Friday 17th – Sunday 19th june 2022. Over 70 shanty groups play across fixed stages and almost every bar and pub in Falmouth and it’s all free. Hawkins Arms: Quiz night 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Starts at 8 pm. Saturday 11th June Karaoke with Freddy Zapp. Sunday 19th June Fathers Day special Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners: Club nights are 1st Tuesday of each month and training nights are on the 3rd Tuesday each month. 7th June and 21st June

Probus Club of Probus: Thursday 16th June coffee meeting at PVH 10:30 am. Return of Roger Radcliffe from St Agnes continuing his Sets and Sails theme talk. Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Thursday 23rd June. Mid Summer’s Eve bonfire at Pencoose Farm, Stithians. TR3 7DN. There will be a small ceremony of traditional Old Cornwall songs and re-enactments followed by the lighting of the bonfire at approx 8.:45 pm. For members not sure of location, a convoy will leave the PVH car park at 7 pm Probus Pedallers: Leave from the surgery every Sunday at 9 am. The more leisurely group leave at 10 am Probus Knit and Natter Group: Every Wednesday 10 am at Probus Comrades Club Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH Probus Shindig and Rally: 1st, 2nd and 3rd July. Wednesday 29th June Roche Brass Band in the marquee. Jonathan Keam 07785 367734. More next month. Probus Walking Group: Every Wednesday 9 am or 9:30 am start. New members very welcome, but contact Tim Joyce or Terry Hodge first. Every Friday for shorter walks. 10 am. New members also always welcome. Contact Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow Queen’s Baton Relay: The Queen’s Baton Relay will visit the Eden Project on 4th July during its journey around the UK in the run up to the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham June 2022 | 47

Local sport Probus Youth FC Under 13s By Rob Cannon

N the last update Probus U13s were chasing the treble. Unfortunately this eluded them however they didn’t end the season empty handed. The County Cup was always going to be a tough

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ask, and they did take the league title challenge to the penultimate game before being beaten by the eventual winners Tregorrick. But, they overcame North Petherwin in the League Cup Final to gain some silverware! With two key players missing, the remaining squad stepped up to the mark and battled superbly to win the final 1-0. Henry C scored the winning goal in the third minute. However, it was the back line of Oscar B, Finn L and Matthew who held the line superbly, with Barney looking assured in goal on the rare occasions the defence was breached. The boys totally deserved their silverware, they have gelled so much as a unit this season, developing both individually and as a fully functioning team. Onwards and upwards boys, well done!

Probus Bowling Club By Dave Meggs

HE men’s CDL started with one loss and one win. The triples was better with two wins out of two.

Our three in the County Triples, Pete Wyatt, Dave Harris and Rod Danyluk, managed a win against strong opposition from Stenalees in their preliminary round. The ladies are struggling with numbers so have not been able to play as many matches as they wanted. If you would like to try your hand at bowling just give me a call, we are a friendly club, and look forward to seeing new members.

Probus FC By Graham Smith

ROBUS FC has had a fantastic season, not just winning the league, which was a great achievement in itself, but what made it very special was having many of the old youth team players return to play for the village once again.

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Grampound Road Cricket Club

HE 1st XI has had a near perfect start to the season, only dropping one point and heading the County One division table. The other three teams have had mixed results, but there have been some very creditable team and personal performances along the way, the most notable being a record breaking bowling spell from Mike Eastwood in Division 4 East: 8 overs, 8 maidens, 0 runs, 6 wickets!

The Ladies XI have won their first round in the National Clubs T20 Cup competition and will travel to Dorset for the next round. The 1st XI has entered the National Village Cup this year and will play their first match (3rd round) on 22nd May against Roche or Yelverton. Saturday 7th May marked the 62nd anniversary of the first ever league match played at Grampound Road. This was against Wadebridge with GRCC winning by 8 wickets. Match reports can be seen on our weekly newsletter: grcc. play-cricket.com

JUNE HOME FIXTURES Thursday 2nd

Cornwall Boys U13 Dorset Boys U13

Saturday 4th

GRCC 1st XI

Beacon

County 1

1 pm

GRCC 4th XI

Menheniot Looe 3

Div 6 East

1.30 pm

Sunday 5th

VILLAGE JUBILEE

EVENT

Monday 6th

GRCC Under 13

Perranporth Under 13

County Youth League

6 pm

Saturday 11th

GRCC 2nd XI

Tideford

Div 2 East

1 pm

GRCC 3rd XI

Launceston 2

Div 4 East

1 pm

GRCC Under 11

St Erme Under 11

County Youth 10 am League

Sunday 12th

12.30 pm

Cornwall U18 Girls Gloucestershire U18

12 noon

Girls

Monday 13th

GRCC Under 13

Friday 17th

QUIZ NIGHT

Saturday 18th

GRCC 2nd XI

South Petherwin

Div 2 East

1 pm

GRCC 4th XI

St Stephen

Div 6 East

1.30 pm

Sunday 19th

GRCC Under 11

St Stephen

County Youth League

10 am

Saturday 25th

GRCC 1st XI

Paul

County 1

1 pm

GRCC 3rd XI

St Blazey 2

Div 4 East

1 pm

GRCC Under 13

Truro Under 13

County Youth League

6 pm

Monday 27th

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St Erme Under 13

County Youth League

6 pm 7.30 pm

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