The Torpoint & District Chronicle November 2019

01752 929600 November 2019 A personal account from a Millbrook man who took part in the Extinction Rebellion protests in London See page 12

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Memorial unveiled The new memorial in Torpoint marking the sacrifices made by the town’s community from World War 2 onwards has been unveiled See page 8

A Torpoint woman joined hundreds of other cyclists in St Luke’s Hospice Tour de Moor event See page 9

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It’s hello yellow!

Children from St Nicolas Church of England Primary School in Downderry donned yellow attire on October 10 as their contribution to the Young Minds ‘hello yellow’ campaign highlighting awareness of mental health and wellbeing in children.

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Pupils don yellow to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing issues Children at St Nicolas Church of England Primary School in Downderry arrived on October 10 wearing yellow to support and raise awareness of ‘Children’s Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing’.

It was part of the charity ‘YoungMinds’ #helloyellow campaign which aims to show young people that they are not alone with Mental Health.

The school playground was decorated with a variety of yellow decorations and during the day, children took part in many activities such as cosmic yoga and mindfulness programs. Older children took part in conversations about feelings such as anxiety and discussed what strategies they use to make bad feelings go away.

This term the school is beginning to share the term ‘Courageous Advocacy’ with the children based on the Bible verse from Mark’s gospel ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’

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Road closures for resurfacing work in Millbrook

Resurfacing the roads across Cornwall is a vital part of Cormac’s highways maintenance, aimed at improving the long-term condition of local roads and to help prevent problems in the future.

For two weeks, starting Monday November 4, Cormac teams will be undertaking resurfacing works on Millpool Head and King Street, Millbrook. This is the first time this stretch of the road has been resurfaced for over 25 years and necessary improvements are needed to restore the condition of the road and limit ongoing smaller repairs, for example filling potholes.

The work will take place in three stages to limit the disruption to local businesses and residents. Due to the depth of the excavation the road closure will be for 24 hours a day.

Phase one: the road will be closed from Monday November 4 to Friday November 8 between the Parade and King Street. During this time there will be a marshal in Dawes Lanes to allow access to New Street and The Quay.

Phase two: will be from Wednesday November 6 to Friday November 8 on the West Street junction and corner of King Street and Millpool Head.

Phase three: will be from Monday November 11 to Wednesday November 13 for part of Millpool Head.

While the road is closed to traffic there will be a diversion route in place along the B3274/Lower Anderton Road. Maintenance teams will be on site every day to assist road users and pedestrians.

Citybus services 70/70A and 70B will be affected by the work and an emergency timetable change has been put in place.

A shuttle service will be in operation to keep effected areas connected. It will run from 08:30 until 18:00 and will shuttle between Cremyll and Insworke Quay via Lower Anderton Road.

Passengers travelling towards Millbrook will be able to connect with the shuttle service at the junction of Lower Anderton Road and the B3247. For passengers travelling towards Plymouth the shuttle will connect at Cremyll. All services outside the shuttle operating hours will drop off and pick up in the West Street Car Park. This will also be the pickup point for all students for Torpoint School & Community College.

In the mornings, service 70 will depart at 07:55 and service 70A will depart at 08:00. In the afternoon the drop off times will be 15:49 and 16:06. Citybus offered apologies to all students from Insworke who will have to walk to the West Street Car Park, but unfortunately they are left with little alternative.

There will be no shuttle service on Sundays during the duration of the works. All services will serve the West Street Car Park, Millbrook, to drop off and pick up passengers. For any changes to the bus service please see here www.plymouthbus.co.uk/news-serviceupdates/

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We now deliver to homes not only in Torpoint, Millbrook, Kingsand, Cawsand, Antony and Sheviock, but now also Crafthole, Portwrinkle, Downderry and Seaton.

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

Coffee Morning Nov 5 Pop in for a chat and enjoy tea or coffee and a Toasted Teacake at the Downderry and Seaton Village Hall regular coffee morning. Doors open at 10am until 12 noon and it only costs £1 each. There will be a bric-a-brac and book stall and raffle. All are welcome, including well behaved dogs on leads who will also get a little treat.

Bingo Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5 Downderry and Seaton Village Hall - Doors open 6.30pm for eyes down at 7.30pm. You know what they say ‘You have to be in it to win’, so come and join us at our weekly bingo. The bar will be open and refreshments available.

Craft & Tea Afternoon Nov 9 Organised by Wilcove WI at Wilcove Village Hall from 2pm to 4pm. Various craft stalls, teas, refreshments, raffle. Free entry. All welcome.

Cawsand and Kingsand Craft Fair Nov 10 The Clock Tower from 11am to 3pm. Local crafters displaying and selling a big variety of goods including jewellery, clothes, glassware, leatherwork, nautical gifts and homewares. Also vintage clothes and collectables for sale plus cakes and savouries.

Woman in Mind Nov 15 Alan Ayckbourn’s play is presented by the Sterts Theatre Company at Downderry and Seaton Village Hall. Susan is a celebrated novelist who lives on her country estate with her adoring husband. She is trapped in a loveless marriage to her vicar husband, sharing her home with her culinarily challenged sister-in-law. Susan is one person yet, in her head, she inhabits two worlds one real, one imaginary. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets are now on sale for £10 each and are available from Summink Different in Downderry and the Village Hall website (www. downderryandseatonvillagehall.co.uk).

Jazz, Soul and Funk Night Nov 22 Featuring the Cornish Groove Collective at Welcome Village Hall. Tickets £7 to include jacket potato and chilli available from 07444 718061 or email wilcovevillagehall@btinternet.com Lantern Making Workshop Nov 23 Torpoint Council Chambers. Come and get in the Christmas spirt and make your lantern for the town’s light switch on. All welcome. It will be great fun with the kids from 12 noon to 3pm.

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Bonfire Night Nov 5 Remember, remember the fifth of November!

Plymouth Hoe will be lit up with a Bonfire and Fireworks display. Key landmarks across the Hoe, including Smeaton’s Tower, the Royal Citadel, and the Plymouth Naval Memorial will be spectacularly illuminated throughout the evening. The evening celebrations will begin at 4pm, with fairground rides and delicious food and drink on offer. The presenters of Radio Plymouth will be there to entertain with an exciting music programme on stage from 6.30pm. Located near to Smeaton’s Tower lighthouse, you’ll find the huge bonfire, built using pallets from Bandvulc – don’t miss it being lit at 7.30pm. Look out for Guy Fawkes sitting on top!

A fantastic firework display will also take place, with an assortment of rockets, fountains and firecrackers firing from the Royal Citadel at 8pm. It’s a truly family friendly event, so wrap up warm, bask in the heat of the giant bonfire and enjoy the show.

Christmas Lights Switch-On Nov 14 Plymouth Loves Christmas Lights! The Christmas holiday calendar officially kicks off with the switch-on of the fantastic Christmas lights and marks the start of late-night shopping in Plymouth City Centre.

Illuminate Nov 28 to Dec 1 The incredible light-based festival returns to Plymouth’s historic Royal William Yard, marking the official start of the Mayflower 400 commemorative year. The festival offers an immersive experience, with projections and light installations set out across the yard along with live performances and interactive opportunities. Illuminate showcases projections and light art installations from local, national and international artists to provide a vibrant, fun and inspiring experience for Plymouth

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residents and visitors alike. Families are welcome and there are plenty of interactive and playful workshops for everyone to get involved in, both during and in the lead up to the festival.

For details visit www.illuminate-festival.co.uk Plymouth Christmas Market Nov 28 to Dec 19 Pick up some individual and unique Christmas gifts at Plymouth Christmas Market, located in the heart of the city centre. Log cabins and other seasonal stalls, festooned with fairy lights, will house traders from the South West and beyond, selling everything from handmade jewellery and clothing, to artwork and homewares. For more information go to www. visitplymouth.co.uk

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Christmas Craft Fair Nov 24 Whitsand Bay Fort from 11am to 3pm. Carvery available 12 noon to 4pm. Details www.whitsandbayfort.co.uk Torpoint Christmas Lights Switch On Nov 30 Fore Street and town centre. Join the fun filled event, with local acts, and a special guest in a big red suit.

Christmas Coffee Morning and Craft Sale Nov 30 Wilcove Village Hall from 10am to 1.30pm. Variety of stalls. Refreshments available.

Christmas Dinner Nov 30 Organised by Torpoint Branch of the Royal British Legion at the 200 Club 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £25 to include three course meal and wine. Entertainment with Gavin and Gordon. For tickets contact John Tivnan 813613, Colin Prideaux 813182 or Terry Moore 814216.

Christmas Bazaar Nov 30 Come and support local charities and non-profit making organisations at the Downderry and Seaton Village Hall annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 30th November. There will be lots of items to purchase and raffles, with amazing prizes, to enter. Doors are open 10am to 3pm when refreshments will be available and include home made soup, mince pies and mulled wine.

Raffles will be drawn at approx 2.30pm.

Santa Fun Run Dec 8 Hundreds of Santas of all shapes and sizes will be taking to the streets of Plymouth City Centre for the annual fun event organised by Saltram Rotary Club.

Money raised will go in the main to Hannah’s and Shekinah Mission. For more details or to register go to www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk Wonder Nights Dec 12 to Jan 5 Mount Edgcumbe Amazing light shows, themed Wonderlands, mulled wine and even a surprise appearance from Father Christmas will all be at Mount Edgcumbe this festive season. The stunning formal gardens at Mount Edgcumbe will once again be illuminated as part of this after dark Christmas adventure. The visitors’ journey starts with a special effects show - journey beyond a secret door and find yourself in an enchanted grove adorned with over 25,000 fairy lights and the soothing sounds of a garden alive with life! Meet eccentric adventurer Sir Piers in the dining room and join him on a fascinating tour around his Mansion of Mysterious Curiosity. Then dare to venture beyond the fire garden to a scarily thunderous valley - but beware! You’re not alone.

Don’t miss the all new show - Finding Wonderland.

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Fisherman’s Friends Nov 30 Screening at Polbathic Village Hall. Based on the true story of the Port Isaac sea shanty group, this is a lovely, heart-warming Cornish tale. Doors open 7pm film 7.30pm. Members £4, new members £6.

Christmas Quiz. Teams of up to six people only and the price is £5 per person which includes a mince pie and nibbles. Tickets go on sale from November 4 from Summink Different in Downderry and the Downderry & Seaton Village Hall website at www. downderryandseatonvillagehall.co.uk

Christmas Fayre Dec 7 and 8 Mount Edgcumbe. Back for the sixteenth year, and still fabulous! The fayre will run 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm on Sunday. Admission: Adults £3 each. For details visit www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk

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.

Christmas Craft Fair Dec 6 Torpoint Library from 10am to 4pm. Lots of beautiful homemade crafts and food gifts. Free homemade mince pies. Go along and enjoy the festive event.

Christmas Quiz Supper Dec 6 Downderry and Seaton Village Hall from 7.30pm to 9pm. It’s time to get your thinking caps on and enjoy a fun night with friends at the Village Hall

Coffee Morning Dec 7 Cornerstone Church, Torpoint 9.30am to 11.30am organised by Torpoint Lady Singers. Come along and enjoy friendly chat and great refreshments.

Christmas Bingo Dec 12 Downderry and Seaton Village Hall - Doors open 6.30pm for eyes down at 7.30pm. There will be lots of games so lots of chances to win and a BIG raffle. The bar will be open and refreshments available.

Christmas Concert Dec 13 Torpoint Lady Singers with Rame Peninsula Male Voice Choir at St James Church at 7.30pm.

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Christmas Tree Festival returns to St James Church Torpoint’s annual Christmas Tree Festival returns to St James Church Torpoint for the sixth year in 2019.

There were 60 trees on display last year and organisers are hoping that it will be even bigger and better this year. The trees will be on show from Saturday November 30 to Saturday December 7.

Organisers are now inviting individuals, businesses and local organisations to sign up for the Tree Festival.

Trees can be decorated in anyway entrants wish, possibly depicting the activities of the relevant organisation or any other way preferred. Any reasonable sized tree can be displayed and battery operated lights are essential – as bright as possible and as many as possible!

A donation of £6 for each tree entry is required to cover the cost of running the Festival, heating and so on.

At the end of the Festival trees can be taken down or left in the church for the festive season, although some trees may have to be moved slightly to accommodate concerts.

For an entry form or more information please contact Jane Kent on 01752 974200.

Free support and advice for unpaid carers

A special meeting to provide advice and help for unpaid carers is taking place in Saltash in November.

The local carers forum meeting, which takes place at Ashtorre Rock in Old Ferry Road on November 7 is being organised by the Kernow Carers Service, which is part of the Cornwall Rural Community Charity.

They offer a free service for unpaid carers that gives them an opportunity to discuss the issues they face and have their voices heard in a welcoming and confidential environment, with others facing similar problems.

There are many people in the community who are unaware of the help they can get and who also may not recognise themselves as carers because they look after a family member or friend.

Staff from Kernow Carers Service will be at the meetings to give help and advice to carers, including making referrals to Carer Support Workers (CSWs) who work directly with individual carers to help them with any issues they have and signposting them to benefits and services.

Where issues cannot be resolved at the meeting or by a CSW, Kernow Carers Service attend various other groups such as the Carers Partnership Board and Healthwatch Cornwall where we are able to highlight any concerns members may have in regard to their caring role.

The Carers Forum meeting in Saltash will be held at Ashtorre Rock Old Ferry Road, Waterside Saltash on November 7 from 1pm to 3pm. All carers will be made very welcome. For more information call 01872 243531.

Family’s thanks The family of the late Michael (Jan) Tarrant MSM, BEM would like to thank all friends for their kind comments, many cards and attendance at Michael’s funeral.

Special thanks go to the A&E staff at Derriford for their kisses, cuddles and comfort given to the family. Thanks also to Torcare in Torpoint for their cheerfulness and efficiency in caring for Michael until he passed away aged 90.

A total of £160 was donated to the RNLI and just under £200 to the organisers of the Torpoint & Rame District Sea Cadets for the wonderful work they are doing.

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Students put through their paces at Raleigh Coming up with a vehicle to remove marine growth from the hulls of Royal Navy warships is the challenge facing a team of students from the University Technical College (UTC) Plymouth.

The Royal Navy in conjunction with Babcock, is sponsoring the team in this year’s Engineering Education Scheme. The group of Year 12s have six months to come up with a design for a remotely operated vehicle which can be used to carry out the task.

Tasks were revealed at the regional launch day of the scheme, held at HMS Raleigh, when the teams taking part this year were introduced to their sponsors.

Tegan Lynch, a member of the UTC Plymouth team said: “From our brainstorming session we’ve had loads of ideas and we are going to explore a few of them with some contacts that we have in the Royal Navy, who work on ships.

“I think we’ll be successful because we have a good team spirit and we are all really enthusiastic to be taking part. This was advertised at school and it said that this was a product we could use for our BTEC to give us some practical knowledge and we volunteered from that and came up with a team.”

Around 65 students from schools across Devon attended the launch day. The scheme links groups and their teachers with local companies to work on real, scientific, engineering and technological problems. It ends with a graduation ceremony when each team must display their project and answer

questions posed by the assessors.

The Royal Navy is also sponsoring the team from South Devon UTC. Team member, Marshall Tozer, said: “At first I was a bit anxious about being chosen to take part in this, but now I’m actually really getting into it. I want to be an electrical engineer. After I’m done at UTC, I’m probably going to go to University to study more into electronics and then hopefully progress on to an apprenticeship.”

To help the students come together as a team and practice their communications skills, the young people took part in a number of problem-solving exercises on HMS Raleigh’s low-ropes training course.

Commander Chris Aniyi, who oversees the scheme for the Royal Navy, said: “It is brilliant seeing the energy, ingenuity and fresh thinking all come together to generate some great ideas. I very much look forward to watching the teams develop and learn what can be achieved through team work as these ideas blossom into engineering solutions to real world problems.”

The Engineering Education Scheme is run by the Engineering Development Trust (EDT). The charity delivers over 30,000 STEM experiences each year, for young people age 11-21 across the UK. The other schools taking part in the scheme this year are Devonport High School for Boys, Tor Bridge High School and Trinity School in Torquay.

The Royal Navy are among the organisations offering a range of career opportunities in engineering and other technical areas.

Most times of the year local Lions Club members are running (well sort of) around the area doing this or that and trying new ideas in ways that we can be of assistance to the community.

We are always open to suggestions from those of you who want to give us some ideas that you have, and if we can, we will try to involve ourselves to those ends.

Recently some of us took part in a beach clean exercise in Torpoint from the boat yard in Chapeldown Road to Marine Drive. In a couple of hours we had collected 10 bags of litter and waste from the high tide line. It was a good project and well worth the effort. If we could all be a bit more aware of the rubbish that’s left around then we would have a better, safer and healthier environment.

So instead of broken bottles, plastic and discarded or unsupervised dog poo deposits that are common along that stretch of foreshore, we should all be a bit more responsible and place those items in bins provided or take them home.

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She is pictured above with Lion President Paul, sponsor Lion Annette and Lion Dave Rosson.

The long awaited diabetes awareness event is scheduled for November 9 at the Council Chambers, Torpoint. Starting at midday and ending at 5pm. There will be experts speaking, giving information throughout the afternoon and there is room for other interested organisations to have a stall or stand as well.

So if you would like a stall please contact the Lions on 01752 816647. Entrance is free and all are welcome to attend, even if you don’t suffer with diabetes you may know someone who does, please pass this information on and help them to attend, who knows you may end up saving someone’s life just by caring.

Santa’s on his way and we have been given our schedule for his routes around the Peninsula, please note that we haven’t listed all the roads, just the start and end locations, so if you live in between those two then listen out for the music and the bell because he will be with you soon.

Coffee mornings for just about any organisation are a must, keeping us in touch with those in the community and helping to raise much needed funds that we use for those special occasions when someone needs our help.

We are happy to report that one of the venues that we use is the Kingsand Institute and we are always sure of a good turn out from the villagers who seem to enjoy their Saturday morning get togethers (see photo right).

Thanks once again to them.

We also had a successful ‘meet and greet’ evening at Torpoint Sailing Club, which was organised by Lion Annette Evans and from that evening we have had a number of people interested in what the Lions do, resulting in another new member, Tina Fraser joining the club.

Lions Club Santa Sleigh is on its way

Dates, times and locations for the Lions Club Santa Sleigh are shown below.

Last year some children were disappointed because Santa arrived after they had gone to bed. So this year the Lions Club have rearranged the routes and times.

By a combination of starting earlier and making more, shorter routes they should reach all children before 8pm.

Santa is keeping up with modern technology so you should be able to follow his progress on Facebook.

The Lions Club would like to thank everyone in the Torpoint and Rame area for their support in previous years and they hope you will come to see Santa again this year. Please be aware that if weather conditions make it unsafe for Santa to visit on a scheduled evening they will make every effort to visit later, so please keep an eye on Facebook for any updates.

Nov 30 5.30pm Torpoint Lights Festival, Fore St, Torpoint Dec 2 6pm Woodland Way to Hawthorn Ave, Torpoint Dec 4 6pm Borough Park to Adams Crescent,Torpoint Dec 5 6pm Borough Court to Pentire Road, Torpoint Dec 6 6pm Millpool Head to Molesworth Terrace, Millbrook Dec 7 10am Mount Edgcumbe Grotto Dec 7 6pm West Street to New Road, Millbrook Dec 8 10am Mount Edgcumbe Grotto Dec 8 6pm Southdown Road to Maker View, Millbrook

Dec 9 6pm Goad Avenue to Gurney Close, Torpoint Dec 10 6pm Trevorder Road to Pencair Avenue, Torpoint Dec 11 6pm Carbeile Road to Millhouse Park, Torpoint Dec 12 6pm Thanckes Drive to Sydney Road, Torpoint Dec 13 6pm Arthur Terrace to Hamoaze Road, Torpoint Dec 14 6pm Roeslare Avenue to Khyber Close, Torpoint Dec 16 6pm North Road to Sconner Road, Torpoint Dec 17 6pm Crafthole Dec 18 6pm Wilcove Dec 20 6pm Antony and St John Dec 21 10am Static at Fore Street, Torpoint and Co-op, West Street, Millbrook Dec 23 6pm Kingsand and Cawsand

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Torcare is enjoying a vibrant and fun programme of activities at its care homes this autumn, we’ve had visiting singers, arts exhibitions and games and activities galore!

Porte Rouge will also be holding its Christmas raffle on Friday December 6 from 3pm where there will be homemade cakes and buns for sale.

Any donations to the Christmas raffle will be greatly appreciated, please contact us if you can help.

Happy birthdays Torcare has celebrated a flurry of resident birthdays recently. Derek Taylor turned 94, Doreen Barratt enjoyed her 90th birthday with her family and Constance Pryn celebrated her 87th birthday with her husband and family.

Cake for everyone!

The Jubilee Inn, Torpoint held an event on September 8 to raise funds for the ‘Veteran’s Regain’ charity.

The charity aids ex-service The amazing cake personnel to regain new skills such as welding, basic mechanical and electrical engineering. It also provides a social community where ex-service personnel can drop in for coffee and chat together.

At this recent event a raffle was held to win an

amazing cake made and donated by Leann Owen of Cornish Cake Maker.

The cake was created to represent the skills of the ex-service personnel. Fortunately for Torcare the winner of the cake kindly donated it to us for the residents to enjoy!

Porte Rouge Garden Party Residents at Porte Rouge had a wonderful afternoon at the Torcare garden party and especially enjoyed a turn from the ever popular Singing Gardener.

The residents all raised a toast to celebrate a delightful occasion.

Porte Rouge residents enjoy the singing gardener

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Further expansion at Roper James New Family Department

Teresa Cussen

Roper James are delighted to announce that they have added Family Law to their expanding business.

Heading up the new department will be Teresa Cussen, a specialist family solicitor with over 30 years’ experience and strong local connections.

It is often at the most difficult times in life when family law services are required and so using a trustworthy, experienced and understanding solicitor is vital.

In her career Teresa has helped people with all aspects of relationship breakdown, including divorce or separation, arrangements for children, civil partnerships and financial settlements. She is accredited as a Family Specialist by the

Law Society and is a member of Resolution First for Family Law, an organisation for family lawyers committed to a non-confrontational approach.

Teresa is committed to enabling people to move forward by providing clear advice, reassurance and practical solutions, whilst seeking to minimise distress. Having spent many years carrying out legal aid work, and more recently high net worth cases Teresa is able to deal with a wide range of different circumstances.

Teresa was born and brought up in Plymouth and spent several summers working in the Magistrates Court on St Andrew Street, where Roper James is now based, before beginning her legal career with Norman Sitters and Son in Lockyer Street. Since then, Teresa has worked for various law firms along the South Coast, including as Head of Department for 12 years with a firm based on Mutley Plain and more recently for a firm based in the South Hams with a wide ranging national and international client base.

Roper James Solicitors 3 St Andrew Street Plymouth PL1 2AH

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Although both the centre of Plymouth and the way in which law firms operate have changed dramatically over the years, returning to work in the area feels like coming home for Teresa and she is excited by the new challenge of building a family department at Roper James.

Director Tim Roper said “We want to develop the services that we offer and are delighted to have someone with Teresa’s background on board to provide our clients with sound legal advice at what can be a distressing time. By adding family law to our successful wills and conveyancing departments alongside our established medical negligence and personal injury practice we are able to offer our clients a comprehensive service.”

Call Teresa now on 01752 546448 or email teresacussen@ roperjames.co.uk to book your free no obligation consultation. www.roperjames.co.uk

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Chelsea Pensioner Peter Goad lays the Metropolitan Police tribute to his brother Capt Roger Goad BEM

Historic moment as new War Memorial is unveiled in Torpoint A new war memorial recognising the sacrifices made by the Torpoint community, from the Second World War onwards, has been unveiled in the town.

The memorial is the work of Torpoint Town Council and has been funded by donations from families of the fallen, local organisations and residents.

In total there are 116 names on the memorial, split into two sections it lists the names of military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice and civilians who were killed in the bombings of World War II. The new memorial has been erected alongside the existing World War I memorial in Eliot Square.

Representatives from the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Forces joined the community for the unveiling. Other distinguished guests included the Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall, Colonel Edward Bolitho OBE, the High Sheriff of Cornwall Mr John Willis and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth Councillor Richard Ball.

The Mayor of Torpoint Councillor Mrs Chris Goodman said: “The project to install the war memorial in Eliot Square, Torpoint has taken many years to plan and bring to completion.

“Recently a small number of Town Councillors, with members of the Royal British Legion Torpoint Branch,

Photos by Andy Campfield

Lord Lieutenant of Cornwall Col. Edward Bolitho and Torpoint Mayor Cllr Chris Goodman inspecting the Guard and (right) unveiling the first plaque

Torpoint Archives and St James Church have worked together to plan the project to install the memorial, commemorating the fallen.

“This was an historic occasion for our town and it is hoped the families of the fallen will take pride in seeing the engraved names of their relatives recognised for paying the ultimate sacrifice.”

The parade consisted of the HMS Drake Volunteer Band, The White Ensign Colour Party, The RN Armed Guard supported by an Army contingent from 165 Port and Maritime Regiment and personnel from RAF St Mawgan.

The Royal Navy was represented by sailors from HMS Raleigh, consisting of a 24-man guard, made up of trainees who had recently completed their 10-week course.

The parade formed up at Albion Road and marched down Antony Road to Eliot Square for a service, led by Venerable Audrey Elkington Archdeacon of Bodmin.

A DVD of the event is available to be purchased, cost £2 each, with postage and packaging charged at £1 per DVD. For further details please contact the Town Clerk, Torpoint Town Council, 1-3 Buller Road, Torpoint or email clerk@torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk or telephone: 01752 814165.

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Felicity tackles the Tour de Moor in memory of her much-loved mum Over 1,300 cyclists took on mud, sweat and gears to clock up a combined 34,602 miles for the annual St Luke’s Hospice Tour de Moor.

Finishing national Hospice Care Week in style - despite the mist and rain - there were bright yellow tee-shirts as far as the eye could see across Dartmoor on October 13. The hills came alive with the community out in force on their bikes to support St Luke’s Hospice and help keep its service going for the many families who need it.

Sponsored by Print Copy Scan, a local supplier of printers and copiers, the charity’s annual Tour de Moor challenge attracted 1,341 cyclists of all abilities.

From adrenalin-seekers taking on the tough 23k ride, and even the ultimate test of the gruelling 52km route tackling the hills up to Princetown, to families having fun together on the more gentle 11km route along Drake’s Trail, all harnessed serious pedal power to show their support for the muchloved charity.

Only part funded by the government, St Luke’s is dependent on the community it serves across Plymouth, South West Devon and

East Cornwall to raise the funds it needs each year to continue looking after terminally ill people at home, in hospital and at its specialist unit at Turnchapel when time is running short.

As well as giving expert end of life care for patients, the charity provides emotional, practical and spiritual support for them and their families, too, making a difference at a very challenging time.

Nearly 40% of this care and support is given beyond Plymouth, including in homes across Dartmoor, where Tour de Moor takes place.

Among those braving the elements were Felicity Knell of Torpoint and her partner’s daughter, nine year-old Abbey Gallacher. Along with friends also remembering loved ones, they took part in memory of Felicity’s much-loved mum, Pat, who sadly passed away earlier this year. Pat, who had cancer, received care from the St Luke’s team within Derriford Hospital before she was discharged to a nursing home.

Felicity said: “Mum was such a caring, bubbly person and seeing her so ill in hospital was really hard.

What was so amazing was that we didn’t have to go looking for St Luke’s help while she was there –

All set for Torpoint’s Christmas lights switching on event

they came to us. Their team was so reassuring and they really supported us as a family.

“I always try to do whatever I can to support St Luke’s and at the Dockyard, where I work, everyone rallies to help. Like me, they know if it wasn’t for this charity so many people would miss out on vital help right when they need it most.”

Penny Hannah, head of fundraising at St Luke’s, said: “The turn out for Tour de Moor has once again been

incredible and we’re hugely grateful to everyone who’s braved the course – and the elements - today.

“St Luke’s provides care and support free of charge to patients and their families but it does not come cheap. It’s the way our bighearted community gets behind us that means we can continue to do what we do and make a difference to so many local families. Everyone who took part by cycling or volunteering has done us all proud!”

Torpoint seafarers contribute to disaster relief operations A trio of Torpoint seafarers were part of a team of British sailors working around the clock to help victims of one of the most powerful hurricanes in history.

Leading Hand Ryan Hughes and Stewards Sally Stinchcombe and Claire Allen were all called upon when RFA Mounts Bay was dispatched to help Bahamians in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.

The storm – the second most powerful ever to make landfall – pummelled the Bahamas for two days, with winds of up to 185 mph, destroying or severely damaging half the homes in the islands. The United Nations estimated that 70,000 people were in need of immediate life-saving assistance.

Support ship RFA Mounts Bay was the first relief vessel to reach the Bahamas after the Category 5 storm struck.

Her civilian and military crew spent ten days delivering life-saving aid, including supplies of food, water, medicine and shelter kits to remote communities via air and sea.

The ship’s Wildcat helicopter airlifted casualties to hospital in Nassau, whilst the Royal Logistical Corps and Royal Engineers used their specialist skills to clear roads, repair infrastructure and transport the vital supplies of food, water and shelter kits from the ship to the shattered coastal communities.

Torpoint resident, Leading Hand

Ryan Hughes, 44, is a helicopter controller, ensuring the safe arrival and departure of the Wildcat which made constant runs between ship and shore, delivering vital aid to the islands and rescuing stranded survivors.

Ryan is now looking forward to reuniting with his son Finley, 9, when his tour of duty is completed.

“What we were doing out here for the victims of Hurricane Dorian is absolutely worthwhile and it justifies the time spent away from Finley.

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“I am immensely proud of my job with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, because it isn’t a job that just anyone can do; but mainly because Finley is proud of me.”

Fellow Torpointers Sally and Claire were part of a team loading thousands of bottles and jerry cans filled with water on to boats for delivery to survivors in remote areas. They also assisted with the dispatching of other vital supplies such as mattresses and hygiene kits to Great Abaco Island.

Torpoint trio Sally, Claire and Ryan

The pair first met in 1996 when Claire was a pupil at Torpoint Community College and became friends with Sally’s daughter.

They worked together at HMS Raleigh in 2001, where they served mess dinners as stewards, but both felt the call of the sea as their careers took them far and wide after leaving HMS Raleigh.

Claire, 33, first went to sea in 2004 as a spa therapist on cruise ships, while Sally joined the RFA in 2007 and has served in ships supporting Royal Navy operations all over the world.

Claire joined the RFA in 2016 and the two friends were re-united on Mounts Bay doing whatever they could to assist in the Hurricane Dorian relief effort.

“This is the fifth time that I’ve been on a ship in this part of the world, but the first time that I’ve encountered a hurricane and our sympathies go out to everyone affected by this tragedy,” said Sally, 58.

Claire is also a veteran of past Caribbean trips from her cruise ship days, but had also never been in a hurricane until Dorian.

“I have been in the Caribbean before, but only on cruise ships which obviously avoid the hurricanes.

I had never seen the destruction and aftermath of a hurricane before and we just did our best to make a contribution to the relief effort,” she added.

Preparations are underway in Torpoint for the annual Christmas Lights Switch On event happening on Saturday November 30.

Fore Street will be closed to traffic from 2pm and a number of the local shops will remain open throughout the event. There will also be a variety of stalls offering a range of gifts and produce from traders and crafters and local community groups and charities raising money for their causes.

Entertainment will be provided from two temporary stages and music will be heard the length and breadth of the street to get everyone in the festive mood. In addition there will be amusements to keep the children entertained.

Following the Switch On at 6pm there will be a lantern parade and the traditional arrival of the big man himself Father Christmas. There will be an opportunity for all children to meet Father Christmas, free of charge, and let him know what is on their Christmas lists this year.

In preparation for the event the Torpoint Town Partnership are organising a Lantern Making Workshop on Saturday November 23 at the Council Chambers from 10am to 4pm. If you fancy making a lantern to take part in the parade please contact the TTP for more information.

All ages are welcome. Similarly any traders, crafters, community groups or charities who would like to have a stall please call 07535600895 or email online@ torpointtownpartnership.co.uk

Pre-Christmas street market in Torpoint

The pre-Christmas Street Market in Torpoint will take place on Sunday November 24.

Happening in Fore Street from 10am until 3pm, Local Community Markets (aka The Pink Ladies) invite all traders and crafters to have a stall. There is also an allocation for any community groups or charities that wish to raise money for their organisation. The market promises to have a vibrant atmosphere with a variety of stalls including seasonal goods, the usual, unusual and diverse products with food and drink and entertainment.

Any traders, crafters, community groups, charities or musicians or anyone who would like any further information can contact the ‘Pink Ladies’ via Facebook Torpoint Street Markets, email torpointmarkets@gmail.com or by calling 07535600895.

Support your local market and traders by buying gifts and produce locally and remember all Cornwall Council car parks are free on Sundays.

In the New Year the street market will return on Sunday March 29 but until then the Pink Ladies wish all of our traders and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Thanks from Iris

Thank you to the very kind and honest person who found my purse and driving license, and put it through the letter box at Torpoint Police Station between 12 – 13 September. I wish there were more people in the world like you. Thank you, once again. Iris M Willis.

10 November 2019

Urgent need for more adopters in Cornwall Cornwall Council’s adoption team kicked off National Adoption Week 2019 in proper Cornish fashion on Sunday October 13, staging a takeover at one of the county’s highest profile sporting events to put the spotlight on the issue of children who wait to be adopted.

The focus for this year’s National Adoption Week was on those children who traditionally wait that little bit longer to find a loving, secure home to enable them to thrive and reach their full potential.

Those often include older children, children with disabilities and sibling groups.

So, as the mighty Cornish Pirates took on the Ealing Trailfinders on the Mennaye Field in Penzance to deliver their first home victory of a highly anticipated Greene King IPA Championship season - the Cornwall Council Together for Families Team were present to deliver their own message to local people, trying to raise the profile of these vulnerable children and encourage more people to come forward as prospective adopters.

Every 20 minutes a young person comes into care in the UK and in Cornwall that equates to nearly 500 children and young people being in care at any given time. Cornwall Council’s Together for Families works tirelessly to find the best routes forward for every single child in its care.

The majority of that work is directed towards keeping birth families together and fostering is a way of giving those families respite and time to try and sort out whatever issues or problems they may have.

This could take place over a short period of time, or those problems may take longer, meaning the child or young person stays in foster care for a longer period, sometimes until they reach adulthood and independence.

Together for Families also provides parent and child fostering with very experienced foster carers, who can help to impart parenting skills and mentor those birth parents to try and keep them together.

However, in just about 10% of cases, an independent court will decide that it is in the best interests of the child or young person, to find a new family for them.

This might be due to severe neglect, extended trauma or abuse suffered by the child, but it means that adoption is an absolutely essential part of what Cornwall Council does and an essential part of everyday life today.

Just as with foster carers, there is a national shortage of adopters and Together for Families is hoping to bust some of the myths that might be stopping potential adopters

from coming forward and potential adopters should know that: • The adoption process can prepare you for becoming an adopter within as little as six months; • There are children who need new permanent families now; • Anyone over 21 can adopt and there is no upper age limit; • LGBTQ and intersex people can adopt; • Single people can adopt; • Adopters can be of any religion or none; • Disabled people can adopt; • Adopters will be fully trained before the child is placed; • Adopters are supported throughout the process and beyond.

• There are currently 27 children with adoption orders waiting to find forever homes, including 5 sibling groups of 2 and 1 sibling group of 3.

National Adoption Week this year put the spotlight on those who wait and, in particular, siblings groups.

Where possible and appropriate, we look to keep those sibling groups together, though we are aware that taking on more than one child can seem a pretty daunting prospect for any adoptive family.

Cllr Sally Hawken, Cabinet Member for Children & Wellbeing, Cornwall Council said: “There are many children who are waiting to be adopted but some are harder to find a loving home for than others.

Wherever possible, we do our best to keep sibling groups together for obvious reasons, but this can make it very difficult to find the right adoptive family for them.

“While we need forever parents for all of our children who are waiting, we really would love to hear from families who feel they can offer a home to brothers and sisters to help them all thrive and experience a loving upbringing.”

If you’ve ever thought about adopting, Cornwall Council will be there to hold your hand every step of the way, from initial enquiry to placement, as well as post adoption - through the professional Family Plus Team - offering expert insights and advice on different types of parenting, access to professional therapeutic support, mentoring and the latest ideas and thinking about how to help a child (or children) that have experienced trauma or abuse in their young lives.

If you want to make a difference to a child’s life, now’s the time to act. Find out more about adoption at one of Cornwall Council’s monthly information sessions and take along any questions you might have.

For more information about adopting, visit www.adoptincornwall. co.uk or call 01872 322 200.

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From Chris Goodman Save the date… My Mayor’s Charity Ball has been set for Saturday February 15 2020 and will be held at the Torpoint Council Chambers. Further information and tickets will be available at the end of October.

Is your organisation in need of more volunteers?

Have you got an hour to spare? Would you like to find out what volunteering opportunities are available in Torpoint? If the answer to either, or both, of these questions is yes then contact me by email chris. goodman@torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk to book a place at the first Volunteer Sign Up Event which will be held at the Torpoint Community Hub and Library on Thursday December 5. This date has been selected this day as it is International Volunteers Day. On Monday September 16 Torpoint Town Councillors and Torpoint Town Council staff members attended a safeguarding training session led by headteacher Elisabeth Carney-Haworth. Like many of those at the session, I had attended many safeguarding training sessions throughout my working life. Mrs CarneyHaworth was tasked to present from the perspective of safeguarding our community. The message was very much that safeguarding is the responsibility of every individual in the community. ‘Think it, report it.’ Posters were provided on the day for us to display in our community, thank you to Mrs Carney-Haworth for taking time out to host and present the training session.

On September 17 I attended the Why Sports Conference held at The Royal Society for Medicine. It was an opportunity to hear about national initiatives concerning sport and activity. I was able to reflect on an address given by the CEO of Sport England and network with other sports professionals; the message was clear that communities need funding to support these exciting initiatives and opportunities.

On September 20 I visited Mr and Mrs Stansfield to present them with a bouquet of flowers to celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

On September 21 I joined other volunteers at Thanckes Park Tennis Courts. Community members, young and old, joined together to tidy up the tennis court area, cutting back overgrown shrubs and brambles and trimming back the grass which had encroached onto the playing surface. Whilst working many of us reflected on the beauty of the site and the hours of enjoyment gained in the past by many in our community playing tennis on this site either socially or competitively.

Sunday September 22 saw the Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony for the long awaited Torpoint War Memorial commemorating the fallen of World War Two and subsequent conflicts as well as members of our Torpoint community who lost their lives as a result of the bombing raids on Torpoint.

I would like to thank the War Memorial Working Party who have been working tirelessly in the last year to bring the project to completion. Members of the Working Party were drawn from Torpoint Archives, St James Church, the Royal British Legion and members of Torpoint Town Council.

A special mention needs to be given to Councillor John Tivnan for leading on many aspects of the project.

It was a memorable occasion. Families of the fallen had travelled from different parts of the country, and indeed, further afield to be present.

On September 26 I attended the Hounds for Heroes fundraising event at the Mill. An interesting presentation was given relating to the ways in which these incredible dogs are trained to be able to make a positive difference, changing lives for those individuals living with injury or disability.

Money has been raised to cover the cost of the training of a new dog. To reflect the support that staff and trainees at HMS Raleigh have given to the Hounds for Heroes project, this trainee, life- changer dog will be named Raleigh.

I visited the Community Hub and Library to support

the Macmillan Coffee Morning on September 27. The event was very well supported by the community. Later in the evening I was invited by the STC Club to present a cheque to the Friends of Thanckes Park at The Kings Arms.

Then on Saturday September 28 we celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the opening of Benodet Park. In attendance were The President and Vice President of the Benodet Twinning Association who had travelled from France to mark the occasion.

My thanks were offered to the Mayor and members of Torpoint Town Council of ten years ago who had the vision of how this space could be enjoyed by the Torpoint community. Thanks are due also to the members of the Torpoint Allotment Association, Peter McLaren and other partners who contributed to the creation of the beautiful space we enjoy today.

Refreshments of Breton-style crepes and Torpoint, Cornish Cream Teas were provided by Mrs Christine Martin and her team from the Torpoint Twinning Association. Musical entertainment was provided by Mark Barnwell.

On September 29 I attended the Saltash Civic Service with Chris which was held in the Saltash Baptist Church.

I was joined on October 2 by Marion, CHAT Treasurer, for a visit to Tartendown Nursery to select the Torpoint Town Christmas Tree. I would like to take this opportunity to thank CHAT who have generously covered the cost of the purchase of the Christmas Tree for this year.

On October 5 Chris and I supported Luna’s Fund Charity Auction which was held at HMS Raleigh. The auction was very well supported by family and friends.

Much work has been completed towards gaining Torpoint Plastic Free Community Status. We are intending to submit our application to SAS for accreditation in December.

It has been a very busy month but the opportunities and experiences have been varied and enjoyable.

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Benodet Park

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Torpoint Library goes from strength to strength Like all local authorities throughout the UK, Cornwall Council had tough decisions to make when faced with cuts in funding from central government; such as what to do with public libraries.

Therefore, to safeguard the future of libraries across Cornwall, they worked closely with town and parish councils to devolve library and information services.

Torpoint Town Council, with financial support from Sherviock Parish Council, secured the future of the town’s library by agreeing to take over its management from the beginning of March this year. Cornwall Council continues to provide and maintain

the library’s public computers and resources, including replenishing books.

Built in 1963, the old library interior looked tired and dated. So with devolvement came much needed refurbishment, giving customers a far better user experience, due to its new look, plus added attractions, such as the Torpoint Archives & Heritage Centre and Drecklys Cafe.

On the official opening day in May, the building itself was also given a new name: Torpoint Library, Information Service and Community Hub. Since devolvement, footfall, membership, and the volunteer base, have all increased.

The summer period was particularly busy, with staff supporting town events such as the Field Day Festival and Carnival, plus registering a record number of children for the ‘Space Chase’ Summer Reading Challenge.

Moving on, the Macmillan coffee morning was very well supported and raised over £400, and there was organised chaos when the library joined in with the nationwide Fun Palace festival.

The library also recently had its first evening guest speaker, when author Gary Davies gave a one-hour multimedia presentation focusing on his highly acclaimed book Anniversary Strat: Celebrating 40 Years of the Fender Commemorative Model Stratocaster.

During the recent half-term holiday various activities took place every day and another Rhymetime session on Friday mornings has also be added, along with a Hungry Caterpillar storytime group every Thursday morning.

The next guest speaker will be Margaret Parker on November 13, who will be giving a talk called ‘From Prostitutes to Prime Minister’, and will cover the people she interviewed during her career as a Fleet Street journalist.

Other future events for the diary include a Kernewek Quiz on November 27, and Christmas Craft Fayre on December 6.

The challenge ahead is to build a library and community hub that meets the needs of the community, so people of all ages are encouraged to pop-in and have a chat. The library team would really appreciate the thoughts of local residents.

A young visitor to the Torpoint Library enjoying finger painting during half term and (below) one of the Halloween collages that the children created at the Fun Palace event, with the help of Shiva from Creative Mojo.

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12 November 2019

Millbrook resident Rob Mattholie took part in the recent Extinction Rebellions protests in London - ending up being arrested and detained in a police cell for six hours. Here he explains what made him want to get involved...

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Millbrook resident Rob Mattholie pictured (third from left on the road) during one of the protests

If not now, then when?

If not me then who...? upwards. the ingenuity, I became creativity and ‘The experience of being arrested increasingly energy of the disillusioned. protestors. was fairly intense but my overriding I know that I was also reaction was one of pride in the police. surprised many people find climate at the I can obviously only talk of my own change a demographic very emotive of the personal experience but I was so subject and protestors. it is easy to Whilst there impressed by the professionalism and understand were clearly why. However, a significant empathy of the police’ for me I number have always of grizzled managed to remain somewhat disconnected environmental campaigners, the clear from the emotional side. Instead I found majority appeared entirely normal (whatever myself watching in fascination as humanity that means!) and seemed to be as amazed as seemingly slept walk towards the unfolding anyone at what they were actually doing. disaster, like a casual bystander watching a I watched in awe over the next two weeks car crash in slow motion. as they managed to sustain the protests with I first heard of Extinction Rebellion (XR) nearly 1,100 people being arrested. through my parents who had seen a video Guess what! For the first time climate

by Gail Bradbrook (one of the XR founders). change dominated the news coverage. Whilst I was initially somewhat dubious of the the majority of the public may not have movement; the name turned me off and I was approved of the XR tactics the environment suspicious that they may be willfully cherry and climate change suddenly shot up the picking the most alarmist scientific papers in hierarchy among voters’ concerns. order to raise alarm around the concept of For the fist time in many years I felt some imminent human extinction. However, after hope, I saw a movement with the potential to attending a talk and doing my own research I at last shake the public awake! was impressed by:

By October 2019 I had decided that I • their strong grounding in climate science; would take two days off work and attend and the October uprising in London. Whilst not • the level of research behind civil planning to get arrested I was committed to disobedience as the most effective tool for taking a more active role in the protest and facilitating rapid social change. aware of the risk.

I was impressed but remained skeptical Alongside my parents, all three of us were around the concept of mass disruption as an arrested on Lambeth Bridge on the first effective tool to garner public support. morning of the protest.

In April 2019 I took a day off work to go to The experience of being arrested was fairly the first major disruption in London. I spent intense but my overriding reaction was one the day at Waterloo bridge and whilst I did of pride in the police. I can obviously only not participate actively I was blown away by talk of my own personal experience but I was

so impressed by the professionalism and empathy of the police.

I spent about six hours in a cell. For me it was a cathartic experience. After having spent the past eight years of my life actively trying to wake people up to the climate crisis I felt I had finally taken some action that seemed befitting to the scale of the problem.

I still have mixed feelings about my involvement with XR. I feel uncomfortable at the level of disruption we have caused to ordinary people around London and the amount of police resources being diverted to deal with the protests.

I have concerns that we risk alienating people rather than generating support. I sometimes catch myself wondering whether I have got caught up in some fringe / extreme movement.

However, I return to the basic science: • Despite all the political rhetoric global carbon emissions are still rising • The planet has already warmed by nearly 1 degree centigrade since pre-industrial times • Public dialogue is centered on the need to limit warming to around 1.5 to 2 degrees centigrade to avoid the risk of irreversible damage but current projections show a warming of > 3 degrees is more likely by the end of the century • If we are to have any hope of limiting warming to around 1.5 to 2 degrees centigrade then we have around 10 years left to make radical and far reaching changes to almost all aspects of our lives Faced with these realities I then ask myself: If not like this then how?

If not now then when?

If not me then who?

Until such time as someone can give me alternative answers I’ll continue supporting XR.

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I am 38 years old, married and a father to two. I am a chartered civil engineer working in the energy industry. I have been in full time employment since 2005 and until recently have never been involved in any form of activism or direct action. So why did I chose to break the law on October 7 2019?

Like many people with busy lives I never paid much attention to climate change science until around 2011. I am not sure what lead me to stop skimming past the occasional headline and actually start engaging with the science, but once I had it became hard to ignore.

I remember being shocked at the scale of the problem and the lack of action to date.

Several years later the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published their 5th assessment report with a damning assessment of global progress in curbing carbon emissions and shocking projections as to the potential future impacts of climate change.

I remember thinking this must be the moment; surely in light of such overwhelming scientific evidence governments would do the responsible thing and start taking climate change seriously? Despite political grandstanding and stirring rhetoric nothing really changed; global carbon emissions continued to rise.

I remember a growing sense of shock at this apparent disconnect between the science and the politics and a rising feeling that I needed to do something. I tried speaking to friends, family and colleagues.

I emailed my MP(s) on numerous occasions.

I attended the major climate change march in London in November 2015. Nothing changed. The daily news cycle continued to be dominated by short-term attention grabbing headlines. Global carbon emissions continued their seeming inexorable rise

November 2019

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Sarah and Amy celebrate Good Food Award for their mobile chippy business A couple who operate a popular mobile fish and chip van around the Rame Peninsula are celebrating after winning a coveted Good Food Award.

Sarah Pidgeon initially took on the Ahoy Fish and Chips business in March 2015 and was joined by her partner Amy a few months later.

Sarah said: “We have had our fair share of problems in the business as first the cambelt

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Ahoy is a popular choice for weddings

snapped and then we had head gasket and gear box problems as well. It meant we had big costs to cope with on top of the initial loan for the van.

“But we have always endeavoured to keep a smile on our faces and battle through to keep our great reputation throughout the Rame Peninsula.”

The Ahoy van visits villages across the Rame Peninsula including Kingsand and Cawsand, St Germans and Fort Picklecombe. There was more

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14 November 2019 COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

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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

Shuffle Club First Thursday of month A support group for people with Parkinson’s and their carers, relatives or friends. Meet at St James Church Hall, Torpoint from 2.30pm to 4pm. Varied programme of activities as well as friendship and support.

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.

Circle Dance Group Second and fourth Tuesdays Millbrook Village Hall 7.30pm to 9pm. Contact : Vivien Benjamin for more information. Tel 01752 829021.

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.

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.

Downderry and Seaton Village Hall Groups Art Group - Mondays 10am to 12 noon Short Mat Bowls - Tuesdays 1.45pm to 3.45pm Badminton - Wednesdays 2pm to 4pm New members are always welcome. Visit our website for more information (www. downderryandseatonvillagehall.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.

The annual dinner to celebrate the Royal Navy’s victory at the Battle of Trafalgar and commemorate the Immortal Memory of Admiral Lord Nelson was held in the Kingsand Community Hall on October 18. Forty six people attended the event which was organised by Fr. Michael Brown with the proceeds going to the Service charity SSAFA. Many of those who attended had served in the Royal Navy as well as the Army and Royal Air Force. Rear Admiral Michael Wood CBE DL, who lives in Anderton, Millbrook, was the President of the dinner, and the Guest of Honour was Rear Admiral John Weale, who lives in Kingsand, and is currently Rear Admiral Submarines and Flag Officer Scotland and Northern Ireland. They are pictured above with their wives and Fr. Michael.

Liskeard Arts Meetings are held in the Public Hall, Liskeard with refreshments at 7pm and a talk at 7.30pm. There are a good number of members from the Rame area and guests and new members are always welcome.

Further details from the secretary lizundy@hotmail. com.

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.

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. Social meetings on second Fridday of month at 7.30pm at the Torpoint Comrades’ United Services Club (opposite Sainsburys). Committee meeting first Friday of month.

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.

Remaining dates for 2019 November 11; December 9.

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 Tai Chi club Thursdays at the Gardens Sports and Leisure Centre.

Fiendly group that are learning and practicing the Chinese soft martial arts of self defense and a healthy life style .we meet at 7pm to 8pm. For more info call 07828567965 Torpoint WI Meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm in St James Church Hall. Contact 812720.

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.

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Walkers and cyclists who enjoy the Rame Peninsula are celebrating after a big funding boost was announced.

The South and East Cornwall Local Action Group has awarded the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership (AONB) £15,000 funding in part from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development to provide waymarking and cycle parking to enable more trips on foot and cycle on the Rame Peninsula as part of a wider cycling network between the Cremyll Ferry and Looe.

The funding bid was supported by Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and the Rame Conservation Trust. The route will improve facilities for pedestrians and cyclists with improved waymarking and cycle parking facilities in the Country Park and Cawsand.

The route is within the beautiful Rame Head section of the Cornwall AONB, one of 12 sections that make up Cornwall’s AONB. The funding will also pay for two boundary waymarkers to identify the entry points to the Rame Head section of the AONB from Whitsand Bay and Millbrook.

Constructed out of a match for Rame sandstone and inlaid with the Cornwall AONB logo, these will inform visitors that they are entering Cornwall’s protected landscape and link with similar waymarkers that are being installed across some of the other AONB sections.

The investment in new provision also supports more area wide proposals

by Cornwall Council and Sustrans to develop a network of strategic cycle routes across Cornwall and especially in South East Cornwall, better connecting Plymouth to Looe.

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The work is expected to take place between November and December this year.

Gill Pipkin, chairperson of the Cornwall AONB Partnership, said: “Our management plan seeks to work in partnership with Cornwall Council, Sustrans and local communities to increase access opportunities for cyclists across our area to ensure that we can provide for recreation in ways that do not harm our environment or increase the need for car parking and the congestion on our country roads.

“This grant will be a great starting point to connecting Cremyll Quay with Looe and I am really pleased that in partnership with Mount Edgcumbe and the Rame Conservation Trust we have been able to support Cornwall Council and Sustran’s wider work. I am really grateful to the South and East Cornwall Local Action Group for their support.”

George Trubody, Cornwall Councillor for the Rame Peninsula, said: “It is great news that this funding has been awarded to begin the delivery of Phase 1 of a cycle route between Cremyll and Looe.

“The Rame Peninsula is one of the least visited sections of Cornwall, but also very important for its scenic beauty and environment. Developments like this cycle route will help us to attract visitors to Rame without the disbenefits that can go hand in hand with more visitors including the need for bigger car parks and dealing with congestion during busy periods.”

Chris Burton, Mount Edgcumbe Country Park manager, said: “We see this cycle route as an important part of the park’s offer to cyclists and hope it will help to make Mount Edgcumbe more attractive and accessible to visitors.”

In a radically changing world we have an eminently consistent God

By Sally Tait, Member of Torpoint Christian Fellowship for Churches Together One of the things I love about God is His unchanging nature. As we look out and see chaos all around us; especially within our own nation at this time, I find it very reassuring to know that God is consistent, steadfast and thankfully merciful.

As Parliamentarian’s bicker with one another and the nation is divided by Brexit and other issues and ideologies, I am glad to believe in a God who has my back and knows the beginning and the end! The Psalmist writes, ‘You hem me in, behind and before and lay your hand upon me’ (Psalm 139.5) It is easy, if we are not careful, to get drawn in to the vitriol of the current political status quo,

to have our emotions buffeted all over the place by what we see, hear and read, but thankfully there is a place we can go to find peace and meaning in the chaos. Jesus tells us that he is ‘the way, the truth and the life’ and in this promise we learn everything we need to know about what to do and how to achieve this sense of peace and belonging in such volatile times.

In the Message; a modern translation of the Bible by Eugene Peterson, Jesus says: ‘Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of

grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.’ (Matthew 11:28-30) There is great truth in this passage; although none of us are exempt from the struggles and challenges of life, when we let Jesus in to our lives, we can have a sense of peace and contentment that passes all understanding!

Life is hard enough without having to fear what the future holds and what our politicians may do or not do. So as Peter instructs the early Christians, ‘Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your worries on him because he cares for you’. (1 Peter 5:6-7)

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

Wilcove members are all of a quiver!

Eight members of Wilcove WI enjoyed an evening of archery at Stoke Damerel Community College in Plymouth.

The coaches from Plymouth Archery Club were extremely patient with the budding archers and some hidden talents were revealed!

In August, a group of members enjoyed a special treat with a performance of Sunset Boulevard at the Minack. What an amazing setting for a dramatic performance – enhanced by the most superb weather.

September saw members enjoying a visit to The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary near Penryn.

Members were able to get up close and personal with some of the 65 strong herd, watching them eat and play and hearing wonderful stories about their happy endings after such sad starts in life.

Meanwhile members found out all about the bats and the bees on a visit to Antony House. Brian Langley, the education officer, delivered a fascinating session involving a guided walk, an up close and personal look at bugs in the wall and some updates on their conservation and education work with local schools. We shall definitely be back!

Confused Glass in Millbrook have been running taster sessions for us in fused glass making; a fascinating and absorbing hobby which has resulted in some beautiful and very personal works of art.

Continuing in the craft theme, a group of members enjoyed free crochet lessons at Awanek Community Art Studio based at Maker.

Tutored with amazing patience they were able to pick up where they had left off as schoolgirls,

practising stitches, chains and making plans to expand their skills to make blankets and baby jackets.

Guest speaker for October was Pat Paxton with the Occupation Diaries of a Guernsey Lady.

Her talk was full of personal anecdotes from the diaries of her grandmother which gave us a fascinating insight into the war time struggles for the Channel Islanders.

There is a Craft Fair and Afternoon Tea scheduled for November 9 from 2pm at Cove Hall – join us for some beautiful locally made gifts and sample our famous catering.

The next meeting is on November 19 at 7.30pm in Cove Hall, Wilcove where we have Philip Stansfield coming to talk to us about Cornish cheese making.

Visitors can be assured of a warm welcome - why not come and meet us, see what we do and perhaps become part of a very rewarding organisation.

Family history talk for Torpoint President Mary Cooper, welcomed members and one visitor to the meeting and introduced the speaker, Christine Wiseman, who gave us a very

interesting and informative talk on finding out a family history. She explained how to get started, for example by talking to the family, obtaining copies of Birth and Marriage certificates, researching census records and using the internet as well as the library/ Mormon church and local archives.

With all this research available we are all now ready to find out who we think we are!

Mary thanked Rosemary Slee and Jean Morgan for a very entertaining meeting last month on the occasion of Torpoint WI’s 45th Birthday and thanked Sue Hale for a very successful visit to The Lost Gardens of Heligan.

We hope to make a return visit in the Spring to see the beautiful camellias and rhododendrons.

Mary told us of the Centenary service for the Cornwall Federation which was held in Truro Cathedral when Nancy Dunstan carried our banner.

This was a lovely service and was very well supported by all WIs in Cornwall.

Sue finalised the menu and travel arrangements for our Birthday lunch at St Mellion and arrangements were made for our annual Macmillan walk which will be to Broomhill Cottage for lunch in November.

Sandra Nicholson gave a brilliant report on the visit by herself, Rosemary and Barbara Gates to the CFWI Annual Meeting in Redruth which was a very full and interesting day and she encouraged members to attend future meetings.

The next meeting will be held on November 27 at 7.30 pm in St James Church Hall and all are welcome.

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 01752 202082 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

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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

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Entertainment 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

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