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Front cover: Alana arrived in Probus Square on Waterfords Saint Simon, kindly loaned to her for the Roseland Prom by Georgie and Matthew Stokes.
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Community news
N o One Goes Hung r y
PROBUS & THE SURROUNDING AREA
Our local community larder is held four times a week in Probus Church; it’s FREE and open to EVERYBODY in Probus and the surrounding area.
Help us, help yourself and reduce food waste!
We open for tea and coffee half an hour before each session. Why not join us?
Monday 4–4:30 pm
Wednesday 2:30–3:30 pm
Friday 9–10 am
Saturday 9:30–10:30 am
TR2 Community Hub
COMMUNITY
hubs offer safe, supportive environments where people can access help, advice and activities. They rely on collaboration between organisations to provide the best local resources and support. The TR2 Community Hub is currently in Probus Church, but in time, as the hub becomes more established, events
may also be run in Probus Village Hall, Ladock Community Hall and Grampound Road Memorial Hall. They could also be held in other suitable locations in the village.
In Probus Church
Refreshments available:
Monday 10 am–noon
Tuesday 10:30 am–noon
Wednesday 10 am–noon
Friday 8:45 am–noon
Pain Café: 1st Monday of each month 10 am–noon.
Carers Corner: Support and advice for all carers. 2nd Monday of each month, 10 am–noon.
Digital Support Hub: Drop in for advice or assistance with using computers or completing online tasks. 3rd Monday of each month, 10 am–noon.
Move More: Falls prevention course for the over 65s. Wednesday mornings, 10:30–11:30 am.
Community Support and Information Hub: Drop-in support sessions with a range of professionals – adult social care, housing, DWP, Job Centre, Community Energy Plus, social prescribers and vicar. 3rd Wednesday of each month, 2–4 pm. The next hub is on Wednesday 20th August.
Explainer: What is social prescribing? Social prescribing is a key part of Universal Personalised Care that links people to local activities, groups and services. It supports their practical, social and emotional needs to improve overall health and wellbeing.
Look out for: Related events in Probus Village Hall, Ladock Community Hall and Grampound Road Memorial Hall.
Community news
Sexton’s Hut restoration
WEare pleased to report further encouraging news, this time from the team leading the fundraising effort for the restoration of the dilapidated Sexton’s Hut, located in the rear corner of the churchyard.
Following the recent award of two generous grants – £8,568 from the National Lottery Community Fund and £1,750 from the Benefact Trust - the team is now just £2,400 away from reaching the full £20,664 required to complete the restoration project.
Upon completion the hut will become the headquarters of the Probus Environmental Action Team (PEAT), a valued and proactive group within the village. PEAT manages the living churchyard, enhancing local biodiversity while ensuring that the space remains both welcoming and environmentally sustainable.
If you are in a position to support the final stage of fundraising, you can visit the link or scan the QR code below to donate.
https://givealittle.co/ c/4Hki3Wohq6LQCpb6AV7ncJ
THEfundraising team at Probus Church is delighted to announce that their ‘Give to Go Green’ campaign, a match-funding project from the Church of England, has raised an incredible £24,000. This sum will allow the church to proceed with upgrading the elderly heating system to a more environmentally sustainable option in preparation for the winter season.
The team would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed their time to the programme of events and to everyone who made such generous donations. Your support is greatly appreciated!
Magazine deliverers needed
OURlong-standing and muchappreciated deliverer, Sonia, has unfortunately suffered a serious fall and will be unable to deliver her round for the next six months. Everyone at Probus News Magazine sends their warmest wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
In the meantime, we’re looking for someone to temporarily take over deliveries in the Hicks Close area.
We also need temporary or permanent deliverers to cover The Square, and Cullen View. If you’re able to help, please get in touch with Tim Joyce at 01726 884574. Your support would be greatly appreciated!
The miner with a camera ON
Monday 10th March, Probus Historic Cornwall Society welcomed back Clive Benney from St Agnes who came to talk about Sam Solway, a young miner who, to supplement his wages, bought a postcard camera and left us a legacy of rare images,
A camera was a very expensive item to own in 1906 when Sam acquired it but Sam put it to exceptional use, taking hundreds of photographs over a period of six years. His photographs, produced as postcards, were of events, people and industries around the St Agnes and Perranporth area. As he worked in mining, many of the images feature the industry and the workers. There are some rare postcards of an engine house under construction.
By 1912 mining was in decline and Sam had competition from professional
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photographers like Argall and Govier. He needed the mine photographs to make it profitable, so his work with his camera ceased. He carried on with his mining and farming but his entrepreneurial streak continued with the purchase of two fields and a cab! Both his camera and its box are on display at St Agnes Museum.
Thanks to Clive Benney for the use of excerpts from his excellent book, The Miner with a Camera.
Editor: This article should have been in the April edition, but we didn’t have room at the time.
Jack Burr Treviglas Lane jackburr@probusparishcouncil.co.uk
Alison Cook Nankilly 07516 794883 alisoncook@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Chris Dutton Carne View Road 07969 451207 chrisdutton@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
James Faull Tresowgar Cottage 07494 756249 jamesfaull@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Nick Gillard (chair) Fore Street 01726 883926 nicholasgillard@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Ivan Myles Kew Wav 07815 944752 ivanmyles@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Wendy O’Callaghan wendyocallaghan@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Ian Peters Carne View Road 07825 889067 ianpeters@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Jo Vincent joannavincent@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk wwwprobusparishcouncil.gov.uk
If you are not able to contact a particular councillor, then contact the Parish Council Clerk Maria Roper 07749 626021 clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk - Cornwall Councillor Karen Glasson can also be contacted on 07980 975527 or cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk.
Tansys Golowan
By Sarah Hoggett; photos by Jon Hibberd
THECeltic Midsummer’s Eve occurs on 23rd June and was typically marked by the lighting of bonfires, intended to boost the sun’s strength and ensure a healthy harvest. After the establishment of Christianity, the Church often adapted such pagan festivals for its own purposes and so in Cornwall the midsummer bonfires continued under the guise of celebrating St John’s Eve. It was then that the festival became known as Golowan, from the Cornish word gool, meaning ‘feast’ or ‘festival’, and Jowan, the Cornish name for John – so Golowan means ‘Feast of St John’.
The tradition of a midsummer bonfire (tansys Golowan, in Cornish) had pretty much died out by the end of the 19th century but was revived by the Old Cornwall Societies in 1929. This year, as in previous years, members of Probus Historic Cornwall Society (PHCS) attended one at Pencoose Farm near Stithians, organised by Redruth Old Cornwall Society. The event follows a time-honoured format. After benedictions in both Cornish and English, the bonfire is lit and the Arlodhes an Bleujyow (the Lady of the Flowers, pictured top right) casts a
bouquet of both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ herbs into the flames to guard against evil.
PHCS monthly meetings resume in September and details of the new programme will be published in the next edition of Probus News. If you’d like to find out more about Cornish history and heritage, why not come along?
of Probus clubs,
Acoustics Night (Comrades Club) Tim Joyce 07412 126774 timstravels01@hotmail.com
Badminton Club
Bees (swarms/issues/questions)
Bookworms book club
Bowling Club
Breakfast Club
Church Bell Ringers
Churchwarden
Comrades Club
Cornwall Councillor
Cycling – Probus Pedallers
Football - Saturday Club
Probus Youth FC - Juniors
Probus FC - Seniors
Friends of Probus Church
Nicky Plant 07771 726118
Tony Paddock 07486 295414
Gaynor O’Kane okanegaynor@gmail.com
David Meggs 07850 945626
John Denyer 07824 555519
Liza Deards 07888 684425
Steve Dalton 07813 995206 churchwarden@probus.church
Grampound Road Cricket Club
Hawkins Arms
Bryan Trebilcock 01726 882747
Karen Glasson 07980 975527 cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk
Dave Light 07966 683852 or Colin Brown 07484 740249
Steve Flack 07956 049727
Eric Bendelow 07917 008491
Graham Smith 07968 478970
Richard Heath 07849 315432 geotechrich@gmail.com
The Club House 07800 915578 grampoundroadcricketclub@gmail. com
Graham and Phil 01726 882208 www.thehawkinsprobus.co.uk
Historic Cornwall Society (PHCS) Joanna Czlonkowska 07399 544014 joannaczlonkowska@gmail.com
Kids Club Breakfast/after-school at Probus Primary School 01726 882647 kidsclub@probusschool.org.uk
Knit & Natter Group
Litter Picking Group
Little Lights and toddler group
Mid Cornwall Wood Turners
MHA Over 55s Luncheon Club
MHA Over 55s Friendship Group
Parish Players (Pantomime)
Playing Field Mgmt Committee
Parish Council Clerk
Probus Primary School
Probus Primary School PTA
Probus Club of Probus
Probus Environmental Action Team (PEAT)/Probus Churchground maintenance
Probus Nursery
Eve Richards 01726 882657 or 07767 383982
Steve Dalton 07813 995206 stevedalton166@btinternet.com
Eleanor McCartney 07510 054838 eleanorjmccartney@icloud.com
Gary Cutts secretary@midcornwallturners.com
Tracy Beavill 07720 680989 tracy.beavill@mha.org.uk.
Tracy Beavill 07720 680989 tracy.beavill@mha.org.uk.
Shareen Partridge 07919 313643 info@probusparishplayers.co.uk
Graham Smith 07968 478 970
Maria Roper 07749 626021 clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Stephanie Moore 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk
Chris Dutton 07969 451207 probuspta@gmail.com
Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com
Steve Dalton 07813 995206 probus.peat@btinternet.com
Nick Lauder 07403 659869 n.lauder29@btinternet.com
Stephanie Moore 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk
Sticker Memory Cafe 07901 147353 or 07717333713
U3A Roseland & District
Terry Neil 01872 530196 u3aroselandanddistrict.weebly.com
Village Hall Lettings 07749 368162 lettings@probusvillagehall.co.uk
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Young Farmers
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Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow 07720 393754 or 07968 722430
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A message from Rev. Caroline
DEAR
friends, as we find ourselves in the traditional months of summer, I am minded to think about hospitality and welcome. Hospitality and welcome are core values of the Christian tradition, and I hope that you will always find a warm welcome in all of the churches within the Upper Fal Parishes.
If, for any reason, you have felt unwelcome I am sorry, and I sincerely hope that you will try again. If you would like to speak with someone about your experience, please feel free to email me and we can arrange to meet.
In the church liturgical calendar we have reached the ‘green’ season where you will see green – perhaps on the altar or as a bookmark on the bible, or perhaps on the stole that the clergy wear. Green depicts a season of growth. It is a time when we explore and deepen our understanding of the Christian faith. We might join a group to explore certain books of the Bible, or meet up with others to deepen our own spiritual practices of prayer, hospitality and generosity.
As part of the Truro Diocese, we have been asked to consider how we might reach out and support different members of our communities and villages.
Over the next few weeks and months we will be offering some new activities. We would like to offer them across each of the churches, but we will need support to do so. If you would like to hear more about being involved please contact me*.
For children, young people and families we would like to offer:
St Erme with Trispen
Wild/Outdoor Church specifically for families to explore faith, spirituality and an appreciation of being outdoors.
Probus
A Youth Café and LEGO Church (for families). We will be continuing with Messy Church in Probus as well as Little Lights.
To the schools
We are offering the opportunity to come into church or to have at school an ‘Experience’ day focused around the themes of Christmas, Easter and Pentecost, supporting the schools with their curriculum and provision of collective worship.
We would love to hear your ideas on how we might support young adults, middleaged adults and senior adults. You can email me directly on the address below or pop along to one of the local hubs to speak to a member of the team.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Grace and peace, Rev. Caroline rector@probusteam.com
*Please note that all volunteering roles are subject to the CofE Safer Recruitment Policy.
Church Services in August
Sun 3rd, 9:30 am Connect
Thu 7th, noon Holy Communion
Sun 10th, 9:30 am Holy Communion
Sun 17th, 9:30 am Connect
Thu 21st, noon Holy Communion
Sun 24th, 9:30 am Holy Communion
Other regular events... Coffee Mornings
Tuesdays 10:30–noon
Fridays 8:45–10 am
Little Lights
Thursdays 9:30–11:30 am
Open gardens
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
By Emily Forster
THEopen garden season offers members of the public exclusive access to several private gardens across Cornwall. Each garden showcases wildlife-friendly gardening techniques and innovative ways of adapting to an ever-changing climate.
These photos were taken at the open day at Trevilley Farm, near Penzance. Trevilley farm has passed down through the generations of the Hicks family and is now the home of farmer and sculptor, Aidan Hicks, and the novelist and screenwriter, Patrick Gale.
The two began developing this site in 1999 when it was an unsheltered concrete farmyard. Now the farm is home to a gorgeous walled garden that features multiple small themed gardens within.
The westernmost walled rose garden in the country plays host to an abundance of different plants, including catmint, goldenrain tree, ginger lilies, salvias, lemon verbena, peppermint, eucalyptus and so much more. There are also several small ponds and water features and a vegetable garden. Each miniature garden has a theme that gradually transitions into the next. Upon entering,
you are greeted by the original garden, then you move up the cobbled path into the Catmint Garden. After you duck under an arch you move into the Mowhay Garden, shortly followed by the Shade Garden and Fire Garden.
If you like the sound of exploring unique gardens while supporting local wildlife, there are plenty more open gardens to visit this summer: 10th August Lavethan Manor; 31st August South Bosent; 14th September Pedn Billy. To find out more about the Cornwall Wildlife Trust Open Gardens, visit their website.
It is easy to make your garden wildlife friendly, so get out and look for inspiration. Whether it is creating a living wall or building a bug hotel, the size of your garden doesn’t matter: there is always something you can do to just give nature that little helping hand.
Guests discussing the garden over a hot drink and cake.
An Aidan Hicks sculpture
Hidden gems amongst the foliage.
St Probus and St Grace Church
Christmas card 2025
YES,I know it’s the middle of summer! Every year we deliver a Christmas card to each house in the village to let you know the dates of our various Christmas events, and this year we wanted the front of the card to show our beautiful church.
Do you have a favourite photo of the church? Maybe an early morning shot or one at sunset, or perhaps you may get inspired to take a photo next time you are in the churchyard. If so, please email it to events@probus.church and our team will select the best one to use.
We aim to print the cards in October, so please send your entries before midSeptember.
Steve Dalton Churchwarden
Tenors and basses wanted
LOVE to sing? Join St Austell Choral Society for a new season of inspiring music and friendship. We’re especially keen to welcome tenors and basses – no audition required! If you sing in tune and can attend weekly rehearsals, we’d love to meet you.
Our season starts with an open rehearsal on Friday 5th September at Mount Charles Methodist Church at 7 pm. www.staustellchoralsociety.co.uk
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By Emily Forster WILDLIFE
ASsome of you may have noticed, our gardens are brimming with winged creatures at the moment. It is currently peak insect season and it is the ideal time to get out into your gardens and wild spaces to see what moths, butterflies and other beasties you can find.
The hummingbird hawk-moth is by far my favourite species of moth. It is often mistaken for a miniature hummingbird or even a garden fairy. Similar to its bird counterpart, this moth can beat its wings at an astonishing rate of about 70 to 80 times per second. You will rarely see them land, as they flit from flower to flower, drinking up the sweet nectar with their long proboscises. Unlike many of our local moth species, these frantic fliers are most likely to be seen during the daytime. Look out for them on your lavender or buddleia!
I came across another exciting find while at work. Nestled amongst the grass was a sodden pale tussock moth. I had only ever seen the crazy, neon-coloured fluffy caterpillar of this species before, so it was lovely to finally see what they transform into as an adult.
If you want to discover which species of moth call your garden home, you
Pale tussock moth in Probus
can make your own moth trap. All you will need is a large container, some egg boxes, a funnel and an LED light source. Cut a hole big enough to fit the funnel in the lid of your container, fill the container with empty egg boxes and place the light source directly above the funnel. When it gets dark, the moths will be attracted to the light and will then drop down into the funnel and hide amongst the egg cartons. It is best to inspect your moth trap at sunrise to avoid missing them after they follow the light back out. Make sure to send in your findings to my email below!
The comma butterfly is another common visitor to buddleia flowers. It gets its name from the bright white punctuation-shaped mark on the underside of its wings. Commas are one of the few British species in which we are seeing more and more variation in the patterns on their wings. When their wings are closed they can be quite difficult to spot, as they look like a dead leaf. They also have a unique means of camouflage as caterpillars, as they are often said to resemble bird droppings, which is an effective deterrent to predators.
Get involved...
To be in with a chance of featuring in our next issue, send in your Probus wildlife photos or artwork to: wildforsterphoto@outlook.com
Another master of deception is the hornet-mimic hoverfly. As the name suggests, this species of insect looks similar to a hornet in size, shape and colour. It has evolved this way in order to avoid predators. The imitation of a dangerous species to avoid being eaten by predators is also known as batesian mimicry. Hornet-mimic hoverflies also have another trick up their sleeve, as the females lay their eggs in a wasp or hornet nest and the larvae feed on the debris in the nest. Although they may look intimidating, these gentle creatures are completely harmless and feed on nectar and pollen. The best way to tell them apart from their menacing counterpart is by looking at their head and wings. The European hornet has thick antennae with much longer, more slender wings. The hoverfly, however, has much bigger compound eyes and stubbier characteristics overall.
In the upcoming issues look out for my articles about what species you can see each month and how you can photograph, document or look after yourself.
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Bookworms’ review
By Val Forster
OURbook for June was The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock, by Imogen Hermes Gowar. It tells the story of widower and shipping merchant, Jonah Hancock, whose acquisition of a mermaid brings him into contact with the most desirable woman he has ever laid eyes on – a renowned high-class courtesan named Angelica Neal.
Initially I struggled with the writing style, but I soon came to realise that the olde English phrasing added to the period setting. It was easy to sympathise with Mr Hancock having lost his wife and child. I also felt myself warming to Angelica, who is a young woman just battling to make the right choices in life.
The mermaid – or rather two mermaids – is almost incidental. The first makes Mr Hancock’s fortune but does not bring him happiness. The second, I believe, is a metaphor: whilst in captivity there is sadness, but once released the sorrow goes away. The characters too are seeking freedom and happiness and find a way to this end.
The book gives a flavour of the hardships of the time, especially for the poor. Afterwards you reflect on the threads in the story – how we may look for miracles and magic, but what we really seek is happiness and acceptance.
Probus Village Hall – Rolls of Honour
THERolls of Honour located in the lobby of the village hall are being attacked by some form of infestation. This was pointed out to us by a speaker at a recent Probus Historic Cornwall Society meeting.
As the rolls may be of some significant interest to the people of Probus and Cornwall, we are asking any residents with a special interest in them to contact us so that we can discuss the next stages of restoration.
We are proposing that Kresen Kernow, based in Redruth, would help in restoring these and provide a digital representation, which will be mounted in the existing frames and re-installed in the lobby. This would prevent further deterioration and enable the rolls to be stored safely where they could still be accessed by anyone wanting to view them.
Ivan Myles Chair, Village Hall Committee
07815 944752
PEAT – churchyard restoration
by Steve Dalton
THEsmall band of volunteers continue to meet at 10 am on Saturday mornings at the churchyard for an hour or so, except the first Saturday of the month when they join the community litter pick. Unfortunately their numbers have been reduced by the long-term health problems of some of their regulars.
Thanks to the generous offers of funding we receive, especially from Shaun and Vicky Poore's NISA ‘Making a Difference Locally’ initiative, we are in a financial position that many volunteer groups would envy. We have the funds to purchase shrubs and seeds and we have Cornwall Council permission to reduce the height of the hedge at the front of the church along Wagg Lane. We did this at the rear of the churchyard earlier this year for which we paid a contractor to do the cutting. We also intend to purchase and plant many more spring bulbs in autumn.
What we don't have are the volunteers to make the changes we want to see quickly enough.
Nick Lauder, the team leader, would be delighted to welcome you to the team. It doesn't have to be a long-term commitment – we wouldn't expect to see you every single week. You are welcome to bring your children, too.
If you have any questions, please call in and see Nick, or phone him or myself. Contact details are on page 8.
Roseland u3a
August events:
French Conversation: Tuesday 5th and 19th at 2 pm at the Roseland Parc Pavilion, Tregony.
Scrabble and Rummicub: Tuesday 12th at 2 pm at the Pavilion Roseland Parc.
Classic Film: Thursday 14th from 10 am to noon at Probus Village Hall, Dial M for Murder (1954).
Patchwork and Craft group: Friday 8th and 29th from 9:30 am to noon at PVH.
Book Club: Wednesday 20th at 2 pm at Roseland Parc.
Lunch group: Thursday 28th at noon. u3aroselandanddistrict.weebly.com
The class of 2025
ONFriday 4th July, Y11 leavers from the Roseland Academy gathered in Probus before setting off for their end-of-year prom at The Alverton. It was a beautiful evening and students from Probus and the surrounding area, along with their families and friends, were able to mingle and chat in both the Square and the Hawkins Arms garden, where a special marquee was set up. Sadly we don’t have enough space to include all the photos that were taken, but here’s a taster. Huge congratulations to the class of 2025 – we wish you all the very best in whatever you do next!
Photos by Jon Hibberd. Clockwise from top left: The marquee; Eva Rose and Phoebe; Mathilde, Merryn and Cerys; Alex, Thomas, Ernest, Oscar, Reuben, Finlay, Harry, Barney, George, Sam and Jack; Prom-goers and wellwishers in the Square; Rosie, Amy and Abi.
Clockwise from top left: Bella, Lydia, Evie, Amie, Suki, Abi and Isabelle; Harry and Eva; Katlyn; Sennen; Ernest and George; George.
Clockwise from top left: Alana (on horseback) and Heidi; Abi; William and Ed; Joe.
Kewsyn Kernewek!
LET’S
speak Cornish! It’s Probus Fun Week this month and we’ve settled on ‘Lowender Lannbrobus’ as the Cornish translation; it’s not an exact translation (it misses out the word ‘week’), but it has a nice alliterative ring to it. Lowender means ‘fun’ or ‘festivity’, while Lannbrobus is the Cornish name for our lovely village.
ENGLISH
Welcome to Probus Fun Week!
There are quizzes and concerts...
Want to learn more?
There are free Cornish language sessions at Wheal Martyn (the first Monday of every month at 10:30 am) and Kresen Kernow in Redruth (the first Thursday of every month at 2 pm). There’s no need to book – just turn up. You can also find details of more formal Cornish language classes at www.gocornish.org.
KERNEWEK
Dynnargh dhe Lowender Lannbrobus!
Yma kwysyow ha keskanow...
Approx. pronunciation
DINN-arch the low-ENder lann-BRO-bus.
Imah QUIZ-yow ha kezKAN-ow...
... a waterslide for the kids... ... dowrslynk rag an fleghes... DOR-slink rag an FLEK-ez
... and games for all the family. ... ha gwariow rag oll an teylu.
The carnival procession will take place on Saturday.
We will crown the carnival king and queen.
I’m going to dress as...
Keskerdh an lowender a wra hwarvos dy’Sadorn.
Ni a wra koruna myghtern ha myghternes an lowender.
ha GWAR-yow rag oll an TAY-loo
KES-kerth an low-EN-der a ra HWAR-voss dih-SAD-orn.
Nee a ra korr-OON-a MICH-tern ha mich-TERness an low-EN-der
My a wra omwiska avel... Mih a wra om-WEES-ka AH-vel
... a * mermaid ... morvoren mor-VOR-en ... a butterfly ... tykki-Duw (from tegenn Duw, literally ‘God’s jewel’) TICK-i dew ... an astronaut ... stervarner (literally, ‘star-sailor’) ster-VARN-er ... a pirate ... morlader (literally, ‘seathief’) mor-LADD-er
Enjoy! Omlowenhewgh! om-LOW-en-howch Cornwall for ever! Kernow bys vykken!
There are two main spelling systems in use in Cornish – Standard Written Form (SWF) and Kernewek Kemmyn (Common Cornish), although there isn’t a huge difference between them. This text is written in Kemmyn. In the pronunciation guide, stressed syllables are shown in capital letters (in Cornish the stress usually falls on the penultimate syllable).
* NOTE: Cornish doesn’t have a separate word for ‘a’; you just say ‘I’m going to dress as mermaid’.
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Shindig 2025
By Jon Hibberd
DESPITE
the somewhat overcast weather, there was a good turnout of vehicles for the annual Shindig over the weekend of 27th–29th June, with an impressive array of classic cars and commercial vans, vintage buses and a wide range of old tractors and farm machinery, all lovingly restored and maintained. It’s always a real trip down memory lane, with many people recognising cars that their parents or grandparents owned or that they themselves learned to drive on, with the proud owners on hand to explain their vehicle’s history and restoration. With entertainment throughout the weekend it was, as always, an occasion for all the family to enjoy.
From top to bottom: Dave Moult beside his 1975 Rover P6; Ford truck detail; display of old and new tractors.
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TICKETS
Secretaries: To publicise your meetings or events, let us know well in advance and we will include details here. The contact details for all groups/clubs/ societies can be found on page 8.
Key: PVH = Probus Village Hall. PCC = Probus Comrades Club.
Acoustic Night Upstairs Last Monday of the month at PCC, starting at 7:30 pm.
Badminton Club: 8 pm every Monday at PVH. New members welcome.
Bookworms Book Club: 7 pm on the third Tuesday of every month. Get in touch for details of the venue and book to be discussed.
Breakfast Club: We’re skipping a breakfast meeting in August and will regroup in September. Details in the next edition.
Coffee ‘n’ Chat: Every Tuesday morning from 10 am to noon at Probus Church. Open to everyone, young and old, church-goer or not.
Cornwall County Cricket vs Somerset County on Sunday August 4th at Wadebridge Cricket Club. Gates open at 9 am and match begins at 11 am. More info at www.cornwallcricket.co.uk
Friendship Group: MHA Communities Cornwall is open to folk 55+ on the 1st Thursday monthly from 10 am to noon at PVH. 07720 680989, tracy.beavill@ mha.org.uk
Luncheon Club: MHA Communities Cornwall is open to folk 55+ on alternate Wednesdays from noon to 2 pm at PVH. 07720 680989, next lunches are on Wednesdays 6th and 20th September. tracy.beavill@mha.org.uk
Mobile library: Next visits are on Friday 8th August and 5th September PVH car park between 11:30 am and 12:15 pm.
Murder Mystery at PVH: Antics Roadshow present The Festival of Death on Friday 8th August – see page 45 for details.
Probus Art Exhibition 2025: Postponed.
Probus Club of Probus: Kennel Vale walk and pub lunch at The Punchbowl & Ladle, Penelewey, on Thursday 7th August. Coffee Meeting on Thursday 21st August 10 am in PVH. New members welcome.
Probus Fun Week: 9th–16th August –see centre pages for schedule pull-out.
Probus Knit and Natter Group: Every Wednesday 10 am at PCC.
Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH.
Probus Parish Council: Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Next meeting is on 21st August. Members of the public are welcome to attend and are given 15 minutes public participation. Open sessions on 2nd and 9th August in PVH Hub. www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Probus Pedallers: Leave from the surgery every Sunday at 9 am. The more leisurely group leaves at 10 am.
Probus Primary School key dates: Start of Autumn term – Friday 5th September.
Probus Walking Group: Every Wednesday 9 am or 9:30 am start. Every Friday for shorter walks 10 am. New members always welcome.
Local sport
Grampound Road
Cricket Club
August home fixtures GRCC
scorecards can be viewed on our Play-Cricket website: https:// grcc.play-cricket.com
Pop-up Summer Camp: Grampound Road Cricket Club is hosting one of this summer’s pop-up holiday camps run by the Cornwall Cricket Board on Monday 18th August from 10 am to 3 pm. This is to provide softball activities for children aged 8–13 years. All kit will be provided and children would just need to bring a packed lunch. Look out for further information on the club website.
Probus Bowling Club AT
the time of writing the Men’s team are still top of the Triples, and it looks like they will finish in the bottom half of the Cornwall District League.
The Ladies have had a successful season, winning more than half of their matches.
The main leagues have finished and Club members are now playing friendlies and Club competitions.
Finals days will be in mid-September. Home matches in August start at 2 pm.
August home fixtures
FOOTBALL ACTIVITY DAYS
WHEN:
Thursday 24th July
Thursday 31st July
Thursday 14th August
Thursday 21st August
Thursday 28th August
10 am–3 pm
WHERE:
Probus Park
TO BOOK EMAIL: activefuncornwall@gmail.com
AGES:
School Years 1 to 9
PRICE:
£20 per child per session
Sibling discount!
Pre-booking essential
DETAILS:
All abilities welcome
Qualified FA coaches
Advanced booking required
Limited places available In association with Probus Youth FC
COACHES
Probus Youth FC coaches
FUN!
Outdoor football skills, drills and matches with experienced coaches. Further details of the day provided after booking.
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