The Torpoint & District Chronicle July 2019

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July 2019

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Previously the Talented Torpoint teenager Jasmine Smith has landed the leading role in a new musical in London See page 5

D-DAY REMEMBERED Special commemorative events to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings were held at Antony House and Mount Edgcumbe on June 6 Stories and photos page 11

Shopkeeper Lynne Matthews has set up a Facebook Group to highlight the success of women in business See page 9

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Classtonbury festival!

Children at Carbeile Junior School held a Classtonbury day just before half term with all types of fun from singing, ukelele playing, lantern making and even a Samba band. Every class had a fun activity planned and parents and carers were able to enjoy the children’s efforts. Photo by Andy Campfield.

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Torpoint Wives Group call it a day - after 55 years

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Fond farewell to Kim

Guest speaker at Torpoint Wives Group latest - and last - meeting was Janet Cowlard who gave a talk on the Queen’s long life and dedication to duty.

Janet illustrated the talk through photographs and postcards of events, asking if members could remember what happened on some of the dates.

Janet’s presentation of the Queen’s 92 years, showed her as a child, her teenage years, her engagement and marriage to Prince Philip, who has been by her side and a continual support.

The talk continued with her becoming Queen on the death of her father, the birth of her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, her enjoyment of horses and her Commonwealth, along with her overseas tours.

Some of the more difficult events, including the breakdown of marriages of her children, the death of Princess Diana and the fire at Windsor Castle were also covered.

Her meeting with the Pope and surviving 13 Prime Ministers were highlighted.

Eve Oates, chairperson gave the vote of thanks and regretfully announced that it was the last meeting of the group.

Secretary Elaine Searle said the Young Wives Group had been formed 55 years ago in 1964 and were affiliated to the Methodist Women’s Fellowship and Young Wives Council. A decision was made in 1966 to cease belonging to the Fellowship as the group was strictly non-denominational.

Later as the years passed the group called themselves the Torpoint Wives Group. A decision had been taken in May, with the approval of existing members, to close the group, because of bereavement, sickness, lack of transport, officers not wishing to stand for another year and declining membership numbers.

The loyalty over 55 years of the members who had started the club as Young Wives, became mothers, grandmothers, and greatgrandmothers was thanked by Eve. Happy memories of mystery trips, Christmas lunches, visits to the theatre and many other social activities remain as well as the lasting friendships which survived many changes.

New team take over Torpoint street market

Torpoint’s Street Market which has been very successfully established and managed by Joyce Walsh of JD Events is being taken over by a newly created not for profit organisation called Local Community Markets.

The new company has been set up in order to ensure the market can continue and it is intended that any profits will be ploughed back into the local community.

The street market, allegedly one of the largest in the area, runs on the last Sunday of the month from April to September in Fore Street Torpoint from 10am to 3pm. The next ones are scheduled for Sunday 30th June and Sunday 28th July.

For more details please contact 07535600895 or email torpointmarkets@gmail.com

After five years of leading the CHAT – Community Health Around Torpoint – Exercise Group, Kim Von Kanel has decided to free up some valuable time and has handed the reigns to Kat Savage.

Kim has done a wonderful job working with the group and will be greatly missed although the group are excited to welcome Kat and are looking forward to being ‘put

through their paces’.

Kim was presented with a plant from the group who also arranged a farewell tea to say thank you.

Kim was also presented with a bouquet

by Lyn Murray, Chair of CHAT who said: ‘”Kim has been an absolute asset to CHAT and we are so sorry to see her go. She will be a hard act to follow but I am sure Kat is up for the challenge and will be as big an asset to us as Kim was.

Torpoint youngsters combine forces to discuss ways to reduce single use plastic

“We are grateful that she has filled the role to ensure the group continues.”

The CHAT exercise group has been running for almost 30 years and is held at Albion Court in Torpoint on Mondays weekly from 2pm to 3.30pm.

Everyone is welcome and there is no need for any special clothing. Comfortable clothing and shoes are all that’s needed.

For further information, Kat can be contacted on 07476584984.

Student Council members from Torpoint Nursery and Infant School and Torpoint Community College attended a Plastic Free Forum at Torpoint Town Council Chambers in June.

An introductory presentation was given by Claire Wallerstein of Rame Peninsula Beach Care (RPBC).

The charity has been operating for more than six years with its main aim to clean the local beaches in South East Cornwall and to raise awareness about the harm being done by plastic pollution in the ocean.

Students reflected on the positive progress that they have made to date with reducing single use plastic in their schools and community.

They then worked in groups to consider what they could do to highlight the issue to the community at the forthcoming Torpoint Field Day on July 6.

The Forum was an extremely positive event which enabled students across the age ranges to work together, to share their concerns, and think creatively about their next steps to challenge habits in our community to further reduce single use plastic.

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Out and About Your guide to events in the local community and beyond

AromAware Events Wellbeing Weekend Jun 29-30 Mount Edgcumbe. Back for the second year at this amazing location! Free entry, talks & workshops. All weather attraction with outside gazebo stall, large permanent marquee with health, holistic and craft stalls and much more.

Torpoint Street Market Jun 30, Jul 28 Fore Street, Torpoint from 10am to 4pm. For

more details please contact 07535600895 or email torpointmarkets@gmail.com Field Day Festival Jul 6 To celebrate National Field Day, planning is underway for an all day event at Thanckes Park (The Lawn) with activities and entertainment for all the family.

Proms in the Park Jul 13 Mount Edgcumbe. With The South West Philharmonia & Chorus, conducted by Marcus Alleyne, plus special guest artists from across the UK, it’s set to be a flag waving, sing along, feel good extravaganza you won’t want to miss. Featuring a 140 strong orchestra and choir who will be taking to the concert stage for an evening of musical treats covering a variety of genres including gospel and swing. Movie and musical classics with guest soloists from the West End. Spectacular traditional Proms finale. For information visit www.intheparkevents.co.uk/proms-2019 Community Fun Day Jul 13 Organised by St Columba & Torpoint Rugby Club at Defiance Field starting at 1pm with fun for all the family.

Anniversary Party Jul 13 An afternoon tea party to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Maker with Rame Women’s Institute from 1pm to 6pm at Maker with Rame Community Hall.

Circus Show Jul 11 to 13 Presented by the Coppola School of Performing Arts.

Torpoint Civic Parade Jul 14 St James Church. Muster at Buller Road at 10.30am to parade to St James Church for the service at 11am.

Paintings of the Past Jul 17 Mount Edgecumbe. An introduction to some of the fantastic paintings on display here at Mount Edgcumbe. Find out what stories lay behind the images and maybe see something from behind the scenes.

Summer Concert Jul 18 Ferryboat Entertainers present Music, Music, Music at Cornerstone Church at 7.30pm. Free entry and refreshments plus grand raffle in aid of church funds.

Lions Club Summer Fair Jul 20 Community College Grounds from 10am. For details contact Andy Brownhill on 01752 813762.

Ice Cream and Bubbles Festival Jul 21 Mount Edgcumbe. Miss Ivy presents the ultimate Festival for ice-cream lovers in the South West on national ice-cream day! On offer will be a huge selection of ice-creams from local ice-cream sellers with every flavour you could wish for (including vegan). There will be live entertainment for all the family plus a Prosecco bar, street food and lots of bubbles fun!! Fee www.missivyevents.co.uk Learn the Art of Crochet Jul 27 Mount Edgcumbe. A friendly two week course for beginners. A kit will be provided with hook, yarn and instructions to get you started.

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Plymouth Armed Forces Day Jun 29 The Hoe Plymouth’s spectacular Armed Forces Day will be returning again this year - starring the Red Arrows display team. Armed Forces Day is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come along and show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to reservists, veterans, cadets and their families.

music, live cookery demonstrations, inspirational talks/workshops and children’s activities. The festival, run in partnership with animal welfare, will be held at the Plymouth Guildhall.

Ocean Artists & Makers Market Jul 6-7 Meet talented artists and designer makers at Ocean Artists & Makers Market, showcasing a range of original hand-made craft and the best in affordable contemporary art from Britain’s Ocean City and the South West. At The Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth.

Rolex Fastnet Race August 6 to 8 The historic Rolex Fastnet Race will once again finish in Plymouth this summer.

Yachts come from all over the world to compete in the race, which will start on August 3 in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The Plymouth race village will be located at Yacht Haven at Mount Batten and will be open to the public from August 6 to 8, with live music, family friendly activities and opportunities for local people to try their hand at on-water activities.

St Luke’s Midnight Walk Jul 20-21 Get ready to shine bright, ladies – St Luke’s Midnight Walk is back for 2019 with a retro 80s theme! At The Piazza, Plymouth. Details www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/midnight-walk

Summer of Fun Jul 6 - Sep 7 The Plymouth Summer of Fun in the city centre, brought to you by Plymouth City Centre Company, promises to be a summer full of entertainment for all the family.

Held at various locations throughout Plymouth City Centre. There will be entertainment for all ages when Plymouth Summer of Fun kicks off on July 6 with Plymouth Summer Circus, a free day of circus entertainment and workshops on the Piazza. Events and activities will take place every weekend during the school holidays with the aim of bringing more visitors to the high street. Plymouth Summer of Fun promises a variety of entertainment across the holiday period, from circus workshops to dance, story time, arts and crafts and sport, all rounded off with the grand finale of the West End Carnival and 60th Anniversary of Plymouth Market on August 31.

Plymouth Vegan Festival Jul 6 Visitors will have 80 stalls to look round, free samples to taste, live Church Fete Jul 27 Maker with Rame Community Hall, Kingsand and Cawsand 2pm to 4pm. Stalls and refreshments inside and outside the Hall (weather permitting).

Torpoint Bowling Club Charity Day Jul 28 Everyone welcome to a fun day raising money for ‘Heartswell South West’, a charity supporting over half a million people affected by heart conditions across Cornwall and Devon. Why not drop in and try your hand at target bowls, watch the bowling, enjoy a tea or coffee and a slice of cake or a drink from the bar. Find out more about club activities which include outdoor and indoor bowls, skittles and social events.

Perhaps we can tempt you into a new leisure pastime or just make new friends. To be held at Torpoint bowling Club, Thanckes Park from 10am onwards.

Classic Car Show and Summer Fayre Aug 4 Back for another year, join the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe and Cornwall Hospice Care for this ever popular event at Mount Edgcumbe.

Crafthole and District Open Flower and Vegetable Show Aug 10 Sheviock Memorial Hall, Crafthole. All residents of Sheviock encouraged to enter their gardens, tubs and hanging baskets. Over 100 classes also include

and party the night away.

Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival Aug 9 to 11 Listen to the sweet sounds of summer at the free Ocean City Blues n Jazz Festival on the Barbican, which will round off a week of celebration in Plymouth following the Rolex Fastnet Race. Enjoy blues, jazz and acoustic musicians from across the region, performing on stage on the Parade. Relax with a drink from one of the many bars and pubs, or put on your dancing shoes

British Fireworks Championships Aug 14 and 15 Tens of thousands of people will flock to The Hoe and other vantage points for two nights of spectacular firework displays. Six of the top pyrotechnic companies in the country will battle it out over the two nights to become Champion of Champions. The fun starts in the early evening with a fun fair, music and entertainment with Heart FM, plus plenty of food stalls. First of the 10 minute displays is at 9.30pm.

cookery, photography, handicraft, painting and children’s sections.

British Fireworks Championships Aug 14 and 15 To view the displays there is parking available at Deer Park and disabled parking provision at Barn Pool, Mount Edgcumbe

Sealed Knot Weekend Sept 7 and 8 Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. Date for the diary details to be confirmed.

Torpoint Carnival Sept 14 Fun for all the family at Cambridge Field.

Dog Show Aug 18 Benodet Park...bring the pooches along!

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Concert Oct 24 St James Church at 7.30pm.

Art Exhibition Aug 24 to Aug 26 Exhibition and sale of work by local artist Louise Courtnell at Maker with Rame Community Hall, Kingsand and Cawsand.

Lantern Making Workshop Nov 23 Torpoint Council Chambers

Summer Fete Aug 25 Join the Miss Ivy team for a traditional Summer Fete at Mount Edgcumbe with live music, carousel, coconut shy, hoopla workshops, stalls, street food and lots more!

War Weekend Aug 31 to Sept 1 Organised by the Cornwall Military Vehicle Trust at Mount Edgcumbe. Date for the diary – details TBC. Variety Concert Sept 6 Torpoint Lady Singers at St James Church at 7.30pm.

Christmas Lights Switch On Nov 30 Fore Street and town centre.

Christmas Concert Dec 5 Ferryboat Entertainers ‘It’s Christmas’ concert at Cornerstone Church at 7.30pm. Free entry and refreshments plus grand raffle in aid of church funds.

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Torpoint teenager’s lead role in new musical in London Talented teenager Jasmine Smith from Torpoint gained her place in the British Youth Music Theatre company 2019 after a successful audition in February, that saw more than 3000 performers take part.

British Youth Music Theatre works across the UK with industry professionals to offer opportunities and training to young singers, actors, dancers and musicians as well as emerging artists and stage technicians.

Casting for the show took place in Birmingham during May half term and after an intense few days, Jasmine was cast in the lead role of Shan in ‘Fight Like A Girl.’

Jasmine, who only recently turned 18, will spend only two weeks rehearsing prior to performing in the new musical about the rise of women’s boxing which follows Shan as she fights against the world around her.

Jasmine has had a passion for performing since she was a young child, taking part in numerous shows, workshops and summer schools. Throughout the past few years she has been developing her musical theatre skills alongside studying guitar and clarinet and achieved her Diploma in Musical

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She is a dance student at Simara Winter Studios in Plymouth and is a member of Plymouth Performing Arts Academy, where she will be taking on the principal role of Eve in Children of Eden at the end of June.

Now completing her A Levels at Devonport High School for Girls, Jasmine will be going to study a BA in Musical Theatre in September.

Although this is an amazing opportunity for Jasmine, like everything it comes at a cost. She has managed to raise some money by performing at weddings, most recently appearing on BBC’s The One

Show singing at Polhawn Fort.

However, she still has a lot more to go and to help achieve this she has set up a Go Fund Me page for people to donate if they are able.

Any donation, however big or small will be gratefully appreciated and will get Jasmine one step closer. The link to donate can be found at www.gofundme.com/ jasminesmithfightlikeagirl Fight Like a Girl is playing at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London from August 29 to August 31. For more information visit www. mountview.org.uk/whats-on/show/ fight-like-a-girl

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Diamond day for Ted and Phyllis Torpoint Mayor Chris Goodman dropped in on Ted and Phyllis Foster at the end of May to help the couple celebrate their Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

The couple met in 1955 while Ted was serving in the Blue Jacket Band in Portsmouth and were married in 1959. After an 18 month commission, mainly in the Far East, Ted left the Navy and they set up home in Bedford.

Prior to moving to Torpoint in 1976

Ted and Phyllis had both a river boat and a caravan in which they spent their weekends and holidays touring both the UK and Europe.

Having moved to Torpoint they spent the next 20 years or so sailing, mainly to the Channel Islands and North French coast.

Once their two daughters Susan and Anne had flown the nest they carried on their travels taking in more distant parts of the world, such as America, Australia, Russia, Japan

and pretty well all of the European countries. They thought that their travelling days were over but had to have one last hoorah for their Diamond Wedding taking a cruise to the Canary Islands.

Ted and Phyllis have five grandchildren, Adam, Leanne, Alex, Samantha and Charlotte and four great grandchildren, Jack, Emilia, Oliver and Nyla.

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Outside the Cotts: left to right Simon Ryan, Trust manager, Cllr Andrew Mitchell, head of housing; Cllr Julian German, Cornwall leader; Cllr George Trubody, Rame Peninsula; Debbie Patterson, chair of the Trust; Laurence Watkins, finance lead for the Trust and Noreen Jefferies, rural housing enabler for Cornwall Council

Cawsand is the first stop for new council leader The Peninsula Trust in Millbrook were delighted to host the very first public visit by the new leader of Cornwall Council, Julian German, the day after he was elected.

He visited Cawsand to meet the Trust and hear about the partnership working between this small Cornish community and the council, to provide much-needed rented housing for local people on the Rame Peninsula.

The Peninsula Trust has been in discussions with the council for some time over the plan to buy and renovate three empty councilowned cottages in Cawsand village and then let them to local families.

The Trust, which already runs the Rame Centre community hub in Millbrook, is also working to rescue the Old Ship Inn at Cawsand, rebuilding it as a community-owned café and heritage centre with flats for affordable rent above.

Simon Ryan from the Peninsula Trust said: “Cornwall Council have been really supportive on the work we’re doing around community-led housing. It was great to welcome the council leaders here to see our projects for themselves. We’re getting enquiries from all over the country asking how we are doing what we are doing and I tell them it’s down in no small part to the support we are getting from the Council.”

Cllr Andrew Mitchell, the council’s portfolio holder for homes, accompanied Julian German on the visit. He said: “This is a practical demonstration of how we are serious about working with partners and the community to provide the right homes in the right place.”

Debbie Patterson, chair of the Peninsula Trust explained the plans for regenerating The Old Ship Inn and showed the councillors around the site. Debbie said: “With funding from the community and brilliant support from Cornwall Council we’re going to build a community café and restaurant and eventually, a heritage centre and four flats for local people which will help bring this community back to life.”

Julian said: “It’s great to see first-hand that the council is helping to support the community in Cawsand, who have done a tremendous amount of work to bring forward affordable housing for local people and improve the lives of residents with their plans for a community hub for their village.”

Outside the Ship: left to right Cllr Andrew Mitchell, head of housing; Simon Ryan, Trust manager; Cllr Julian German, Cornwall leader; Cllr George Trubody, Rame Peninsula; Debbie Patterson, chair of the Trust; Laurence Watkins, finance lead for the Trust

Lions support for local and national projects Last month Lion President Richard Pymm attended the opening of the new Torpoint Library Hub, where he presented a cheque to fund the cost of children’s toys.

He is above pictured with the then Torpoint Mayor Lambert Keise and Maureen and some of the children who attended.

We were also able to assist with the cost of the floral displays in Thanckes Park, Torpoint, helping to enhance the beauty of the park for all who visit.

Torpoint First Responders carry out a first class service to all those in emergency medical need and most of us will know someone who has benefited from their services.

We feel that it is one of our primary objectives to serve our community and what better way than supporting the Responders. They recently sought help in financing a ‘raiser chair’, and amongst other organisations in our area the Lions were able to respond with a donation of £1000 towards the cost. We feel this is a well worthwhile cause and money well spent.

Another donation of £250 has gone to aid Hearing Dogs for Deaf Children, and £50 has gone to a youth group called Lions Brass 4 Youth. This is a wonderful organisation who provide volunteers free of charge to train youngsters of all ages to read and play music from very basic level to concert standards. They are available to play at any event if possible (prior engagements honoured), but if you would like to know more, then contact the Lions Club.

We were also able to assist one of Torpoint’s well known ladies in her appeal to purchase school equipment for

By Lion Stephen Murray children in Kenya. She has funded the trip to Kenya herself but asked for help in purchasing a resource list, to be used whilst there.

As previously stated, the Lions Club are led by our parent division in America, (Lions International) and they also carry out on the community’s behalf various activities, amongst which is an initiative called LIBRA – Lions International Blood Research Appeal.

LIBRA’s sole purpose is to fundraise for the haematology department at Kings College Hospital in London, which benefits patients with blood cancers and disorders.

LIBRA relies on support from the public, King’s patients and their families and Lions Clubs across the UK to raise vital funds. Blood cancers and disorders affect thousands of people of all ages every year and with LIBRA’s help, Kings can provide patients with the best care and treatments available.

All donations cover the cost of ward and laboratory development, state-of-the art equipment and a new outpatient facility called the Ambulatory Care Unit. The team who run it treat a range of malignant conditions such as bone marrow, lymphatic and blood cancers. LIBRA’s trustees work closely with Professor Farazaneh, who is currently developing a new vaccine for acute myeloid leukaemia, the first of its kind in the world.

We are currently setting up the Summer Fair and final preparations are now being made. We still have room for a few more stall holders who wish to attend, and if you would like to take up the option of having a stall for the Summer Fair, on July 20 at Torpoint Community College field then please contact me by email: stephenmurray630@gmail.com Remember, we have a good supply of wheelchairs ready for use at short notice. We don’t charge for their use and only suggest a small donation to go towards charity. If you need a chair please contact Chris on 816461 and he will be pleased to help.

Garden and craft show in August

New residents group

Torpoint Allotment Association are holding the Torpoint & District Garden and Craft Show at the Torpoint Council Chambers on Saturday August 17.

A new residents association has been formed for Antony, Clarence and Sydney with particular focus on roads and other community areas

The event is open to everyone and there are categories suitable for all ages and abilities.

Categories for entry include: vegetables, fruits, flowers, cookery (including jams, chutneys, Victoria sandwich, scones and fruit cake), handicrafts (including knitwear, crochet, patchwork, cross stitch, soft toy and paper craft).

Children’s classes include garden on a tray, an animal made from vegetables, photography and small cakes.

Entries can be made between 9.30am and 11.30am at a cost of 25p per exhibit.

The show will be open for public viewing at 1pm, entry is free. Prize giving at 2.30pm. There is a raffle and refreshments will be available.

Entry forms are available at Torpoint Post Office, Torpoint Library & Torpoint Allotment shop (Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm).

All keen gardeners, cooks, knitters, photographers and those of you with children are encouraged to get creative and give it a go.

For further information please contact the secretary Tony Freestone via email tfreestone@aol.com.

The Antony, Clarence and Sydney Association was originally set up to get Adela Road made up from an unadopted road into something that can be used by many people.

Members of the Association recently held a clear up weekend and a small but eager group of people came to clear brambles and also made more room for parking on one side.The group meets every other month in the Council Chamber of Torpoint’ Council Offices with the next meetings on July 23, September 24 and November 12.

The chair is Ann Sawyer and for more details e-mail ann_sawyer@yahoo.co.uk

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It’s fluffy fun!

Easter is long past but residents at Torcare Homes are fine tuning their farming skills as they take ownership of some new fluffy additions.

The Torcare chicks, which have recently hatched from eggs being looked after at the Torpoint based care home, will be joined by four adult hens and two new chicken coops that will be located in Antony and Port Rouge homes.

The residents will be encouraged to participate in a variety of care for the new chicks and hens including daily egg collection, feeding, and locking the hens safely in at night.

They are sure to get a great deal of TLC and the residents are excited to meet their new companions.

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Time for fun in the park After a lot of hard work, the Friends of Thanckes Park, in Torpoint, have unveiled the new play equipment in Thanckes Park.

The trail equipment has been funded through a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery, the sensory panels have been funded through a mixture of fundraising, including the Aviva Community Fund, the Co-operative, Plymouth Citybus, Pigdens Funeral Directors, the 1730 Club and the Friends own fundraising events.

The group are currently in the process of spending its pocket park funding, which will see the playground come alive with lots of plants for little fingers and over the winter we will be putting in a willow tunnel.

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Manager Louise Moulton said: “We would like to thank Cllr John Crago for his donation of £500 and our families for helping us to fundraise to achieve our garden.”

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Lynne has started a Facebook group to bring those women together and was very pleased that 55 members joined in the first 48 hours.

Even though it’s a closed group it now has over 60 members. Whilst still in a formative stage, Lynne is hoping to arrange get togethers, networking and even social events for the members.

Speaking with the Chronicle Lynne said that the time was right for such a group, “Torpoint has a Lady Mayor, Chris Goodman, who carried an Olympic Torch. There’s also a Deputy Lady Mayor and to top it all the Town Clerk is female”.

Lynne, who’s lived in Torpoint for over 30 years has run the Pricebusters store in Fore Street for 3 years. The store had been run by women for a long time as had the Studio 2 clothes shop next door. “ I think that 50% of the local businesses in Fore Street are run by women and there are female led businesses throughout the town,” said Lynne.

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Lynne thinks that the future is bright and that the much lamented ‘high street’ is alive and kicking in Torpoint although she was disappointed at the loss of the bank.

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Mayor’s Message

From Chris Goodman

It’s difficult to believe that I have been Mayor of Torpoint for just three weeks.

It has proved to be a particularly busy time as I have been attending the Mayor Making Ceremonies and Civic Services of other towns across the length and breadth of Cornwall, accompanied by my husband, my Consort, Chris Goodman.

We attended the Plymouth Lord Mayor’s Choosing Ceremony held at the Plymouth Guildhall, the Plymouth Lord Mayor’s Civic Service which was held at St Andrews Church, Plymouth and the Plymouth Lord Mayor’s Choosing Dinner which was held at HMS Drake.

On May 18 we were guests of the Twinning Association and spent an enjoyable evening in the company of friends from Torpoint & Bénodet.

It is 30 years since my husband and I first visited Bénodet on a Twinning Visit to play tennis.

During my first few weeks in office I have

@TPChronicle visited the businesses at Enterprise Court in Torpoint and at Trevol Business Park to introduce myself.

I have enjoyed interesting conversations with business owners and their staff teams. I am pleased to be able to confirm that many of these businesses report that their business is doing well despite the current economic and political climate of uncertainty.

On May 29 I visited Phyllis and Ted Foster on the occasion of their Diamond Wedding Anniversary and presented them with a bouquet of flowers to mark their milestone celebration. They were joined by their daughter and granddaughter.

I attended the HMS Raleigh, D Day, 75 year Commemoration on June 6, which was held at Broomhill Cottage on Antony Estate. The service was a fitting reminder of the sacrifice made by all involved in the D Day landings.

Over a cup of tea my husband and I were able to chat with Joe Plant who provided many of the photographs that were used for the evening news coverage by BBC Spotlight. These photographs can also be viewed at the Torpoint Archives which has now relocated to the Library Hub, Torpoint.

The Library Hub continues to go from strength to strength and I should like to remind everyone that the Library has new opening times and is now open Monday to Saturday. The Torpoint Archives and Heritage Centre are officially opening at the beginning of July and Drecklys café is serving homemade cake and refreshments.

A meeting was held on June 12 with Dr Barnes of Penntorr Health to discuss the difficulty community members have reported with parking at the Health Centre.

I have also visited two members of our community who are now residing in care homes and as a result of those visits I have decided to visit our care homes on a more regular basis in order to update residents on the developments in Torpoint.

These residents have spent their lives living in our community and we must endeavour to continue to include them in our thinking.

We have just heard the news that David and Elisabeth Carney-Haworth have both been awarded an OBE for their founding of the Operation Encompass scheme for services to

children affected by domestic abuse.

On behalf of the community, I should like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to David and Elisabeth on these well-deserved awards.

Plans are well ahead of schedule for the planning of Torpoint’s Field Day Festival on Saturday July 6 at the Lawn, Thanckes Park, Torpoint. I would like to thank the volunteers who have worked to bring these plans together.

The first Plastic Free Torpoint Steering Group meeting is being arranged when attendees will discuss and set dates for a Torpoint Community Plastic Free Action Event.

Torpoint Town Council will be looking for volunteers to sign up for a variety of community projects in the near future. More details of these community projects will be available next month.

We are delighted to announce funding has been awarded by Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) to improve Sparrow Park and the entrance to Fore Street.

An update on the war memorial project: all is proceeding according to the plan, the unveiling event is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday September 22. Road closures will be in place for this prestigious occasion.

I look forward, in anticipation, to our Civic Parade which is taking place on Sunday July 14.

This is an opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate the uniqueness of our town and showcase our strong sense of community.

Pilot gig summer regatta season under way...

Rame Gig Club started the season with the ever popular Appledore Supervets championships weekend.

shows that Rame really is a club that loves to row!

Club members travelled down to picturesque Gorranhaven on the June 8 to enjoy a lovely regatta in mostly sunshine with an amusing race It was rainy and then more rain, but spirits commentator to keep us entertained. Rame’s remained high and the competition was as strong rowers rowed hard, but found as always. The men finished the going tough. The two best fourth overall, and the results of the day were the ladies ninth overall - well done U14s coming in third and the oldies!

Ladies Vets finishing fourth.

Next came Salcombe It’s also planning time for Regatta. Another damp day Rame with its own regatta in a with extra fun on the narrow few weeks’ time. A total of 30 wobbly pontoon. It was a clubs will attend and Rame Gig long old course out towards Club will be doing its best to the river mouth and back, welcome and entertain them shortened as the race times throughout the day. Go along went over. and cheer them on if you’re The under 16s were amazing near Cawsand on July 27. finishing in first place and Rame Gig Club welcomes the men had a particularly new members to the rowing good day - fourth in the B and and/or fitness suite sections of Supervets races. Rame finished the club. Membership details a fantastic joint fifth out of 15 can be found on the website - mostly because we entered www.ramegigclub.com. Feel nearly all the races and so free to get in touch with the Rame Gig Ladies plus mascot at scored reasonably low points club via the contacts on the Gorranhaven in total. website, or via our active Rame did better than ‘better’ facebook page, especially if you want to ‘Have a go clubs who picked fewer races and were penalised at a row’. with high points for races that they didn’t enter. It

In and out of boats on the busy, wobbly Salcombe pontoon

Classical guitar weekend in Kingsand and Cawsand An exciting new classical guitar weekend is coming to the Rame Peninsula with international players Craig Ogden, Eden Stell Guitar Duo and Alison Smith.

Top guitarists Craig Ogden and Alison Smith (inset) will be performing at the Cawsand Bay Guitarfest in September

The Cawsand Bay Guitarfest, between September 13 and 15 will take place in Cawsand and Kingsand.

There will be public concerts and a weekend course which includes concerts, a master class, workshops, ensemble playing, a guitar luthier’s exhibition and talks, cream tea, sea view dinners and lots of fun in a friendly environment led by top professional players and teachers.

The weekend features a superb line up of Craig Ogden, one of the world’s finest guitarists Mark Eden and Chris Stell - Eden Stell Guitar Duo – internationally renowned for their dynamism, innovation and breathtaking virtuosity and Alison Smith, one of the UK’s most exciting and lyrical guitarists.

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Friday September 13, when Eden Stell Guitar Duo, will perform at Cawsand Congregational Church.

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Alison Smith, a highly acclaimed classical guitarist will perform at Cawsand Congregational Church on Saturday September 14 at 2pm. Tickets £8 in advance from www.wegottickets.com/ event/459648 or £10 on the door.

Craig Ogden, one of the most exciting artists of his generation will perform at Maker with Rame Community Hall on Saturday September 14 at 8pm.

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The public concerts are open to all ages and the weekend course is for any classical guitarists aged 18 years and over and must be booked in advance. To discover more and for full details of what is included, cost and booking, please visit the festival website www.cawsandbayguitarfest.co.uk.

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Remembering D-Day 1944 at Antony Estate HMS Raleigh and the Antony Estate marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day on June 6 with a remembrance service honouring the United States soldiers who left from this area in 1944.

The service, conducted by the Reverend Andrew Corness, Royal Navy Chaplain, was held at the Antony Estate overlooking HMS Raleigh’s sea sense training centre at Jupiter Point on the River Lynher.

In total it’s believed that 8,900 US personnel and their equipment were accommodated on the spur of land between Whitsand Bay and Plymouth Sound prior to the D-Day landings. The area was designated as Area M and American camps were set-up at, Scraesdon Fort, Blarrick, Tregantle, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and the Antony Estate, where the remains of buildings built by US Forces in the grounds can still be found.

It is believed that the actor, James Stewart, who was then a pilot in the US Air Force, visited the troops and played the piano in Broomhill Cottage on the Antony Estate.

HMS Raleigh became the Headquarters for the Embarkation Transportation Corps under the overall command of Captain Charles Fenton Mercer Spotwood Quinby, Commanding Officer of the US Naval Advance Base in Plymouth, in 1944.

The embarkation area at Jupiter Point was known as Embarkation Hard PS and was one of five built in the area in 1942 and 1943. It was nominally the embarkation point for elements of the 29th US Division, who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Stephen Fisher, a freelance historian who studies D-Day infrastructure in the UK, said: “HMS Raleigh was a significant administration HQ for embarkation control. There will have been a mix of units based there to oversee the embarkation and the camp will have also accommodated units bound for France.

“The main infantry units of the landing

The gathering who attended the Remembrance Service at the Antony Estate to honour the American Forces who left from South East Cornwall for the beaches of Normandy

Below: Historical pictures of American soldiers in Torpoint courtesy of the Torpoint Archives

divisions were camped in what were known as sausage camps further inland around Sandplace, Trerulefoot and Liskeard, and travelled down the A374, through the villages of Polbathic and Sheviock, to reach the embarkation hards.

Sir Richard Carew Pole was a child when the Americans made camp. He said: “I remember well

the 29th US Division camping in the woodland surrounding Antony House and also the WRENs who occupied Antony House during that period.

The activity in the lead up to Operation Overload in and around Jupiter Point was constant with the movement of troops and equipment on Ferry Lane.

“Then suddenly and without warning there

Special act of Remembrance is held at Mount Edgcumbe Park A special Act of Remembrance was held at Mount Edgcumbe Park to pay respect to the American troops who had left the beach at Barn Pool on their way to Omaha Beach for the D Day landings 75 years ago, as a part of Operation Overlord.

On the 6th June, all over the world people paid tribute to the thousands of people who gave their lives in this ferocious battle, and this beautiful corner of Cornwall was no exception.

Quite a crowd had gathered for the Act of Remembrance at Mount Edgcumbe, some local, others had travelled further.

Many watched from a distance whilst others were happy to join in the service itself. Among those was Alan Westlake proudly wearing his medals. He was just 15 when he joined the forces back in

were practicing landing their craft on the Barn Pool beach. This became a focal point for those waiting.

Chris Burton the Park Manager opened the service saying: “On this 75th Anniversary of D-Day we specifically remember the American Servicemen of 115th Maryland Infantry Regiment and the 29th National Guard, that made up the 29th Infantry Division, who departed Barn Pool here at Mount Edgcumbe bound for the beaches of Normandy.”

The prayers of thanksgiving were led by the Rector of Rame Father Michael Brown who was followed by Rob Brown who read from the Psalms ‘Some went down to the sea in ships’.

Captain Adam Seaney led those gathered in the well known piece ‘They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old..’ leading up to the response ‘We shall remember them.’

Then a cannon was fired leading up to a two minute’s silence. This was done not by the military but a group of re-enactors from the Cornwall Military Vehicle Trust, led by father and son team Roger Jerram and Danny Jerram-Smith. They marked the salute with a 105mm Howitzer gun.

The Officer Commanding gave the Kohima Epitaph: “When you go home tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow we gave our today.”

And after a few more prayers and a blessing, that’s what we did.

was silence and they had all gone on route to the beaches in Normandy. We are pleased to be a part of the remembrance service on this the 75th Anniversary to reflect on those US Forces who left this quiet corner of South Cornwall for France in 1944 leading to the retaking of Europe by the Allies, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice Captain Richard Harris, the Commanding Officer of HMS Raleigh, said: “We have no doubt that without the US Forces we wouldn’t have Jupiter Point as part of our training estate today. For Service personnel, in particular, it’s important to remember those who came before us and the sacrifice they made.

“It’s very fitting therefore that we remember the bravery of those who took part in the D-Day landings on this the 75th anniversary. Most of those who took part would no doubt have been of a similar age to our recruits.”

Training Squadron of No 1 Assault Group practicing landing before the Act of Remembrance begins

Story and photos by Roy Perring 1944 and was training at HMS Fisgard in Torpoint at the time of the battle.

Before the Act of Remembrance, the 10 Training Squadron of No 1 Assault Group

Rector of Rame Fr Michael Brown leads the prayers whilst Captain Adam Seaney waits to say the Kohima Epitaph

Members of the Cornwall Military Vehicles Trust fired the cannon to mark the start and end of the two minutes silence

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Talented performers at Antony Primary Antony Primary School finished the first half of the summer term with another fabulous performance from the school’s Performing Arts Club.

Antony is fortunate to have two dedicated members of staff who go above and beyond the call of duty to put on a performance each year and showcase the amazing talents of the children.

Miss Allan and Miss Spencer worked tirelessly over a nine month period to put together an award worthy performance, which more often than not ends in a standing ovation from the audience.

In previous years there have been renditions of Cinderella and Rockerfella, Aladdin Trouble and Sleeping Beauty: The Ugly Truth! However this year the performance departed from the traditional ‘panto’ style. With June 6 marking the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the plucky performers tackled a different style of show Treachery at Traitors’ Quay.

The story was set in World War Two and followed five children who had been evacuated from London to Devon to stay with the bumbling

Minister of Information in the War Office and his wife, who really knows what is going on.

They meet a variety of eccentric characters including the retired sea captain, the jumpy air raid warden and the Home Guard, but soon become aware that there is a spy in their midst!

The story follows the children as they investigate and unravel the mystery at Traitors’ Quay. With simplistic scenery and props, the children embraced their characters and brought the production to life.

This year there was a cast of only 26 children, with the determination of a small army!

The singing, as always, was awe inspiring as the children sang their hearts out, filling the hall with their rousing renditions of ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ and ‘The Jitterbug’.

There were also extracts from Winston Churchill’s most iconic addresses to bring authenticity to the fictional story and invoke the feeling of being in War time Britain.

Treachery at Traitors’ Quay was a wonderful way to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Antony School Performing Arts Club did their country proud!

Young members of the cast of Treachery at Traitors’ Quay

The new Unicam exercise bike will prove of real benefit to patients

Vital new equipment will benefit Penntorr patients

The Torpoint and Rame Community Nurses Friends recently purchased a Toe Pressure Machine for the District Nurses at Penntorr Health Centre in Torpoint.

This unique device allows for the rapid automatic assessment of toe or finger pressures.

This gives accurate results in patients with diabetes or chronic renal failure and also the elderly. It can be used by many practitioners including district nurses to assess and diagnose peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia.

A cuff is wrapped around the toe and a sensor is placed on a pad. The cuff is inflated to stop blood flow and then deflated, the blow flow is then detected by the sensor. The cuff pressure at this time is the toe pressure. The machine can be used for the follow up of diabetic patients, those with chronic renal failure and also helps assess healing potential of ulcers in patients.

Meanwhile a Unicam exercise bike has also been purchased by Torpoint Community Nurses Friends for the physiotherapy department at Penntorr Health. The equipment can be used to

treat and rehabilitate a number of conditions and injuries which will benefit patients considerably.

The Unicam exercise bike has unique knee, hip and ankle mobilising functions. The pedal cranks can be adjusted to accommodate any range of movement to enable almost all abilities to enjoy the health and rehabilitation benefits of cycling.

The bike is commonly used for soft tissue injuries, arthritic conditions and following knee surgery.

In addition to the Unicam bike, kettlebells and a barbell weight were also purchased in order to demonstrate to patients within the Torpoint and Rame Community the benefits of strengthening exercises.

Research has shown that strength-training exercises have the ability to combat weakness and frailty. If undertaken a couple of times a week these exercises build muscle strength, muscle mass, preserve bone density, independence, and vitality with age. Strength training with this equipment also has the ability to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and the signs and symptoms of numerous chronic diseases such as heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes, while also improving sleep and mental health.

Nurses putting the new Toe Pressure Machine to the test

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Our Grandparents Secrets Rame residents can support local social enterprise, The Family Foraging Kitchen CIC, by picking up a copy of their latest publication, Our Grandparent’s Secrets.

Over the course of twelve months, local forager and community entrepreneur, Vix Hill-Ryder, interviewed a range of skilled people aged over 50, spending time with them to learn their stories. The aim was to record their values, lessons learnt and their heritage crafts, which are fast being forgotten by younger generations.

A beautiful collection of stories, wisdoms, skills, life tips and of heritage crafts, collated from some of the wonderful elders met across South East Cornwall and Devon during the project.

All monies raised from the publication go back into the social enterprise pot to support further community projects and events. The next in line is Harfest, the annual community event held in Millbrook

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which celebrates the change in season, community crafts people, artists and musicians and all the edible produce, wild and grown found upon the Rame Peninsula. This year’s event will take place at Millbrook Playing Fields on September 21 between 10.30am and 5.30pm.

The publication costs £2 and can be purchased from Widdicombe’s Shop, the Rame Centre and the Kernow Lounge in Millbrook and at Maker Heights Campsite. Alternatively, you can have a copy posted to you by paying the £2, plus £1.95 postage (£3.95) - to the following Paypal address: kitchen@ familyforagingkitchen.co.uk.

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Your guide to community events in your area Army Cadet Force Tuesdays Torpoint ACF Building, Antony Road, Torpoint 7pm to 9pm. If you are 12+ come along to a parade night (parents welcome). Adult volunteers needed, no experience necessary, full training given www.armycadets.com Circle Dance Group Second and fourth Tuesdays Millbrook Village Hall 7.30pm to 9pm. Contact : Vivien Benjamin for more information. Tel 01752 829021.

Coffee Mornings Saturdays Held at the Kingsand Institute from 10am to 12 noon.

Hosted by a different charity or group each week.

Coppola School of Performing Arts Various days Classes in ballet and musical theatre at Millbrook Village Hall. For details please contact Kelly on 07889063330 or email coppolaschool@hotmail.co.uk.

Family Information Service Information for children, young people, parents/ carers and practitioners across Cornwall. Details www.supportincornwall.org.uk.

Fibromyalgia, CFS, & ME Support Group Meet first Friday of the month From 11am to 1pm at Chatlink building, Old School House, Macey Street, Torpoint. We support people from around the peninsula, their carers and families. By offering somewhere to come where everyone can relate. (And It’s not all in your head!)

For more information contact Tracey Mahoney at torpointfmmecfs@gmail.com or mobile, 07962210259 Friday Youth Group Youth and Children’s Centre, Trevol Road, Torpoint.

Open each Friday evening 6.30pm to 9pm.

Friends of Thanckes Park Volunteer group, constituted, to promote and regenerate Thanckes Park, Torpoint. The park has now an official title of the QEII Fields in Trust at Thanckes Park, after winning the award to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Vist www.facebook.com/ groups/1687858311449763 or call 07886 567632

Grace Community Church Meets in the Youth and Family Hub Centre, Trevol Road, Torpoint. Sunday morning prayer meeting at 9.30am with main service at 10.30am. We are a Christ Centred, Bible believing, people loving church.

There is a bible study on a Tuesday, to go deeper into the different scripture of the bible. On the third Wednesday of each month, there is a whole church prayer meeting. Contact details for Pastor Archie Gray pastorgcct@yahoo.co.uk.

Hartbeeps Fridays Torpoint Council Chambers, from 10am. Multi-sensory music classes for babies and children aged up to five years. Award winning classes featuring music, puppets, laughter and fun. Baby bells - newborn to sitting; Baby beeps - sitting to first steps; Happy house - confident walkers to school age and younger siblings. For information visit www.hartbeeps.com.

Kim’s Keep Fit Mondays Millbrook Village Hall 9.30am. Energising fitness through exercise, music and dance. Good for energy levels, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular.

Contact Kim on 01752 823817 or 07968889496 for more information.

Maker with Rame Parish Council Second Thursday of month Meet at the Kingsand Institute 7pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.mwrpc.org.

Millbrook Short Mat Bowling Club Mondays Millbrook Village Hall 7pm to 10pm. Contact Brian Tucker on 01752 822642.

Landlady of The St John Inn, Gill Berry, presents a cheque to Mary Rogers on behalf of the Cinnamon Trust. The Hayle-based charity helps care for animals and pets whose owners are elderly, in hospital or ill at home. The sum of £153 was collected at the bar since Christmas. The Cinnamon Trust is one of a number of charities that have been supported by The St John Inn over the past two years

Millbrook Village Enhancement Team (VETS) Saturdays A group of volunteers dedicated to keeping the central part of the village clean and tidy, weed-free and looking attractive. Meet at the village hall at 2pm.

Bring small gardening tools, gloves, brushes etc.

Dates for 2019: May 4 and 25; June 29; July 27; August 17; September 21; October 26; November 30. These dates are weather dependant.

Millbrook Over 50s Club Fridays Meet at Millbrook Village Hall 2pm to 4pm. Contact : Muriel Winter on 01752 829389 to find out more.

Millbrook Parish Council With the exception of August & December, Millbrook Parish Council meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30pm in the Balcony Room of the Village Hall. For more information, please visit www. millbrook-pc.gov.uk or follow us on Facebook @ MillbrookParishCouncil.

Mount Edgcumbe Community Run Saturdays Weekly 5km run against the clock, starting at 9am.

Everyone is invited - young, old and dogs. Organised by volunteers and free to enter. Starts at Aunty Em’s Gatehouse, close to the lower gate at Cremyll and finishes at Mount Edgcumbe House. For more details visit www.parkrun.org.uk/mountedgcumbe .

MMAA Striking Zone Tuesdays The Garden Sports & Leisure Centre, Torpoint 7.30pm.

Martial arts classes for kids and adults. For more information call 07850 586179.

Police Cadets Torpoint Community Police Cadet unit. Aged 13 to 18 ‚ Willingness and enthusiasm required, no joining fee.

Fortnightly meetings. Contact PCSO Lucy Kirvell for further information.

Regular events at Sheviock Memorial Hall Mondays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2pm to 4pm Short bowls; 7pm to 10pm Spanish club (first Monday in month); All day snooker and billiards Tuesdays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2.30pm to 4.30pm Short tennis; 5.30pm to 7.30pm Pilates; 7.30pm to 9.30pm Whist; 8pm to 9pm Beautiful fitness; All day snooker and billiards Wednesdays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2pm to 4pm WI (third Wednesday of month); 5.30pm to 6.30pm Badminton juniors 7 to 11 years; 6.30pm to 7.30pm Badminton 12 to 16 years; 7.30pm Badminton adults; All day snooker and billiards Thursdays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2.15pm to 3.15pm Keep fit gently; 7pm to 9pm Gardening club

(first Thursday of month); 7.30pm to 9.30pm Short tennis; All day snooker and billiards Fridays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 1pm to 2.30pm Mothers and toddlers; 7.30pm to 9.30pm Short mat bowls; All day snooker and billiards Saturdays Private hire; fun days, craft fairs, flower show, church functions, film shows, concerts, fund raising events plus snooker and billiards Sundays Private hire, craft fairs, fund raising plus snooker and billiards.

Royal British Legion Torpoint & District Branch. Monthly meetings on second Wednesday of month at 7.30pm at the Torpoint Comrades’ United Services Club (opposite Sainsburys). Details www.britishlegion.org.uk/ branches/torpoint.

St John Ambulance Meet at Ambulance Hall, Marine Drive. Adults Monday 7.30pm to 9pm; Cadets Friday 7pm to 9pm; Nursing Cadets Wednesday 7pm to 9pm; Badgers Thursday 5.15pm to 6.45pm.

Saturday Art School Woodshed Studio, Millbrook. A place where art, maths and science meet. A fun, exciting and creative 10 week course for students aged 6-16 years from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Details www.ramepeninsulaart.com or 01752 823364.

Sheviock Parish Council Sheviock Parish Council meets on the the second Monday of the month, at 7pm in the Methodist Chapel schoolroom. Occasionally this may be subject to change, please refer to monthly agendas for time confirmation. There is no meeting in August. Dates for 2019 April 8; May 13; June 10; July 8; August no meeting; September 9; October 14; November 11; December 9.

Torpoint Library and Information Service Refurbished library opens on May 1. Opening hours now 9.15am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.15am to 12.15pm Saturdays. Contact 0300 1234 111.

Torpoint and Rame Youth Club Mondays Millbrook Methodist Church 6pm to 8pm for ages 11 to 15, school Years 7 to 10. Cost 50p. All young people welcome.

Torpoint & Rame Royal Naval Association Last Friday of month Meet at Comrades & United Services Club at 7.30pm.

Contact Paul Carter (Branch Secretary) on 01752 814453.

Torpoint Country Market Tuesdays Held between 9.30am and 11.30am at the Silver Band

Hut in Antony Road. Locally produced food, crafts and plants available to purchase Torpoint Macular Support Group Second Friday of month Torpoint Library, Fore Street, Torpoint 2pm to 4pm.

Meetings open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Family, friends and carers welcome. Contact Judy on 01275 319001.

Torpoint and Rame Youth Club Netball Club Mondays From 6pm to 8pm at the Torpoint and Rame Community Sports Centre. Details 01752 822109.

Torpoint Art Club Fridays Torpoint Library 1pm to 4pm. Details 01752 816615.

Torpoint Badminton Club Wednesdays From 7.30pm to 10pm at the Torpoint and Rame Community Sports Centre. Details 01752 815292.

Torpoint Ferryboat Entertainers Wednesdays Ladies singing group meet at Cornerstone Church 7.30pm. Contact 01752 815759.

Torpoint Diabetic Circle Support and social group running various monthly events. For details visit torpointdiabetic.wordpress. com Torpoint Lady Singers Mondays Cornerstone Church from 7.15pm. Details 01752 812602.

Torpoint Residents Association 3rd Wednesday of month Band Hall, Torpoint 8pm.

Torpoint WI Meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm in St James Church Hall. Contact 812720.

Torpoint Wives Club 4th Thursday of month From 7.30pm. Details 01752 823678.

Waterside Colour Circle Workshop Mornings Enterprise Court, 10am too 1pm. Call for details of workshops 01752 811158.

Wilcove WI Meetings every third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in New Cove Hall, Wilcove PL11 2RD.

July 2019

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Free workshop to help people who struggle with depression A Millbrook woman who suffered from depression for many years is running a free workshop for people who suffer from anxiety, low self esteem, stress and negative emotions.

Louise Henwood, who runs a counselling enterprise called The Singing Zookeeper, tried many types of antidepressants, counselling and therapy in her bid to overcome depression.

Then she discovered that mindfulness practice has a 60 per cent chance of curing depression and thought it was worth a look. She found the results amazing and she was hooked.

Louise wanted to learn as much as she could about alleviating depression and anxiety, took a CBT course in anxiety and depression and then looked into NLP. She is now a licensed NLP practitioner, mindfulness and CBT therapist.

She will be running her first free full day Singing Zookeeper workshop at Awenek Studios, Maker Heights on Sunday July 14 from 10am to 4pm with a shared lunch, so take veggie food to share.

Louise said: “These are not sit down talking therapy groups and we will not be talking about our problems. This can be very off putting to a lot of people, especially men.

“The workshops will be fun, up beat and give people an understanding of where negative feelings come up and why and to gain practical tools to deal with those feelings if they should ever arise again.

“These are ongoing workshops and will be held every month and I will be holding a drop in session in Millbrook once a fortnight, times and days to be confirmed.”

Louise said that participants needed to bring pen, paper and a blanket (yes, a blanket!)

For more information and details visit www. thesingingzookeeper.com

Torpoint & Rame Royal Naval Association

Unfortunately, the Farmyard Racing planned for the May meeting had to be postponed, due to there being insufficient numbers to make it viable.

However, nil desperandum, our innovative masterof-ceremonies, Shipmate Chris Davies, rescued the evening by hosting a very enjoyable quiz.

A number of Branch members act as mentors to the recruits at HMS Raleigh. One mentor, Shipmate Susan Goldfinch, reported on a recent PassingOut Parade, where the recruits that she has been supporting formed the guard for the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones.

Thursday, 6th June saw the 75th anniversary of D-Day; our ‘cousins’ in the Torpoint RBL branch organised a Veterans’ Breakfast at a local restaurant.

Several of our Shipmates attended and, by all accounts, enjoyed a day of remembrance and comradeship.

July is a significant month in the RNA’s calendar as it is in the wider Royal Navy community. In RN culture, 31st July 1970 is a date that lives in infamy! It was the date of the last issue of the rum ration – the tot.

This very sad occasion is commemorated annually in a ceremony called Black Tot Night. The Torpoint & Rame Branch will be doing just that at our meeting on Friday July 26 at Torpoint Comrades’ Club. Shipmates will be ‘issued”’a tot of rum, for a nominal fee, the proceeds of which will be added to the charity chest (fund). Needless to say, this is a popular occasion and newcomers are always welcome.

As always, if you would like more information about the Torpoint & Rame Branch RNA, please contact Branch Secretary, Shipmate Paul Carter, on 01752 814453.

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Cornwall veteran proud to represent Team UK at Warrior Games in Florida Gordon ‘Nobby’ Clark is just one of 20 wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans who have been chosen to represent the UK at this year’s Warrior Games. He will be competing in cycling and wheelchair rugby.

The Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games is taking place from June 21-30 in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Approximately 400 competitors representing teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), United Kingdom Armed Forces, Canadian Forces and the Australian Defence Force will participate in the competition.

Gordon ‘Nobby’ Clark, now living in South East Cornwall, served his country as a Royal Navy steward for 26 years onboard ships and submarines. He loved his life at sea and was preparing to deploy to the Falklands in 1982 when an injury changed his life forever.

During routine training he injured his ankle. What seemed to be a straightforward, minor injury proved not to be the case. He never made it to the South Atlantic and now faced years of medical treatment: “It was left for a week before anything was done with it. Ever since then it kept collapsing and giving way until it got to a point of where I had had 13 operations.” Eventually, years after the original break, surgeons had to remove part of his right leg.

In November 2003, he made the difficult decision to leave military service.

The 57-year-old says adapting to his new life was very difficult: “I struggled for a long time. I did go through periods of getting depressed and I did do quite a bit of drinking and my weight went up to 21 and a half stone. I was just abusing my body. I didn’t know how to fit in.”

In the meantime, Nobby’s injured ankle wasn’t getting any better. After leaving service, doctors discovered there were 14 pieces of bone which had broken away from his ankle-joint, leaving him in considerable pain. He then underwent years of bone grafts, fusions and ankle replacements.

Then they discovered the bone around his ankle was crumbling. This proved to be the last straw for

We are all different - but we can all be in God’s family We are all different! But what do we mean by different?

Do we mean different coloured skin – black, brown, olive, pink, and all shades in between?

Because if you look around none of us are the same!

Do we mean different types of housing - the difference between people who live in caravans, trailers, flats, houses, mansions, rented, owned, sheltered accommodation, hostels or living rough on the streets?

What about different ways of dressing – conservative, outlandish, down at heel, suited, casual, clean, grubby, impeccable, or way out?

Or having different accents or languages to our own – foreign, articulate, understandable, eloquent, or speech impediment.

What about different political affiliations – there are those who have very strong views about politics or political parties, and those with none.

How about different social standing – high, low, middle class, or different cultural backgrounds such as intellectual, educated, civilized, artistic, unrefined, or even boring. We are all different!

him: “I worked it out. Out of 10 years I had spent about five years in plaster and on crutches or in hospital having operations”. He made the huge decision to have his leg removed.

Despite this life-changing operation, Nobby says he’s in a better place: “Going from taking about 30 different pain killers and anti-inflammatory tablets every day, to just taking two on days that I need them.

That was the biggest thing. Just being off the meds has changed me.”

He says support from his fiancée Abbi and his seven children, Toni 25, Chloe 17, Ben and Jamie 14, Tyler 16, Storm 12 and Zara 11 made all the difference.

Since the operation in October 2017 he’s already had two prosthetic legs and he’s about to get another one: “For your first 18 months your leg is constantly shrinking. I’m due to get my third leg now. So, it’ll be approximately every six months.

From there I don’t know. It might now be that I’m at a stage where it’ll only need replacing through wear and tear.”

Thanks to Abbi, he found Help for Heroes, joining the Plymouth Recovery Centre’s wheelchair rugby team, Endeavour. He says thanks to the support and camaraderie he found there he hasn’t looked back: “I’m back doing wheelchair rugby and cycling – it’s all there. The world’s opened up again. It’s given me back what I wanted to do.”

Team UK, which is supported and delivered by Help for Heroes, will take part in fourteen adaptive sports: archery, cycling, time-trial cycling, shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, indoor rowing, powerlifting, golf, wheelchair tennis and wheelchair rugby. The latter three sports for the first time in Warrior Games history.

Help for Heroes are proud to be leaders in adaptive sport; supporting over 500 of our wounded to be part of Team UK this summer for the Warrior Games, the Invictus UK Trials in Sheffield and Scotland’s Mey Games.

Help for Heroes offers support throughout the year from its Recovery Centre in Plymouth and community locations across the South West.

If you are serving or veteran wounded, injured or sick and in need of support visit Help for Heroes’ Get Support pages.

By Revd Lynn Parker Vicar of Antony with Sheviock and St Germans Group

USEFUL NUMBERS Emergency Numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard 999 or 112 Police general enquiries 101 Cornwall County Council 01752 814885 Cawsand/Millbrook Surgeries 01752 829003 Rame Group Practice’s Penntorr Health 01752 813277 Derriford Hospital 08451 558155 Electricity, Western Power Distribution 0800 678 3105 Gas, Transco (Gas Emergency Service) 0800 111999 Water, South West Water 0344 3462020 Environment Agency (Emergency) 0800 807060 RSPCA 0300 1234 999

Helplines Age UK Cornwall 01872 266383 Adoption UK 0844 848 7900 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 088 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650 Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 220674 Carers UK 020 7378 4999 Childline 0800 1111 Christians Against Poverty (Debt Advice) 0800 328 0006 Cornwall Lifeline (24 Hours Alarm System) 0300 1234161 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111 Crossline Listening Service 01752 666777 Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677 Devon & Cornwall Food Association 07410 977598 Disability & Information Advice Line 01736 759500 Drug Addicts Anonymous: Helpline 07818260811 Money Advice Plymouth (Debt Advice) 01752 208126 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 8005000 National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700700 NHS Direct 0845 4647 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247 Osteoporosis Support Group 075958 500314 Overeaters Anonymous 07000 784 985 Parentline Plus 0808 8002222 Relateline 0845 1304010 Samaritans 116 123 Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Shelterline 0808 8004444 Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 West Country Landlords Assn 01752 242980

Travel

RAC Green Flag Rail Travel, national enquiries Plymouth Citybus National Express Coaches Brittany Ferries Cawsand Ferry Cremyll Ferry Torpoint Ferry Tourist Information Passport Office, National Helpline

08000 828282 0800 400600 08457 484950 01752 662271 08717 818181 08705 360360 01752 253153 01752 822105 01752 812233 01752 266030 0870 5210410

Entertainment But that doesn’t seem to bother Jesus as he says in the bible – ‘whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother.’ In other words he is calling us all his family.

God was doing a new thing in Jesus. God was expanding what it meant to be joined to another person the way we are in a family, and Jesus called attention to this by his love and his teachings.

So our family is being extended to anyone who does the will of God. Therefore it challenges us to look beyond our walls, beyond our close friends, beyond our blood relatives, beyond our denominational boundaries, beyond our socio-economic status, and the colour of our skin or the type of clothes we wear, to see our brothers and sisters and mothers in Christ.

God sees beyond the clothes we wear and the way we live – he sees beyond our outward markings, and looks straight into our hearts.

So, if Jesus has no barriers as to whom he welcomes into his kingdom, then we shouldn’t either.

Because everyone who believes in, and calls on God will be heard, and will become family.

The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of Churches Together in Torpoint

Theatre Royal Plymouth Pavilions Ticket Store Vue Cinema Tourist Information

01752 267222 03337 727727 0345 308 4620 01752 306330

Mount Edgcumbe National Trust: Antony The Garden Torpoint Library Torpoint & Rame Sports Hall Torpoint Athletic FC

01752 822236 01752 812191 01752 816800 0300 1234111 01752 815172 01752 812889

Leisure

Weather The Met Office Weathercall

0870 9000100 0870 6004242

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