The Torpoint Advertiser March 2014

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Volunteers from Looe RNLI rescued a 20-year-old woman from Tregantle beach on Sunday February 16 after she sustained a serious head injury and became cut off by the tide.

With a southerly force 4-5 wind blowing and a large swell the conditions were too difficult for the lifeboat to get into the beach, so a volunteer crewmember swam ashore with the first aid kit to administer emergency casualty care.

The crew were alerted by pager at 4.50pm on Sunday and the Atlantic class lifeboat Alan & Margaret was launched and proceeded to the scene.

Arriving on scene the crew communicated with HM Tamar Coastguard volunteers who were also in attendance on scene ashore.

Three attempts were made to steer the lifeboat into the beach but with a strong swell these all failed, so a helicopter was requested to assist.

In the meantime, volunteer crew member Ben Crabb grabbed the first aid kit and swam through difficult conditions the remaining 50 yards to the beach. He administered casualty care to the woman, who was slipping in and out of consciousness.

The RAF Rescue Helicopter 193 from Culdrose arrived on scene shortly after and airlifted the casualty to the top of the cliffs where an ambulance was waiting. She was transported by road to hospital.

The woman had been on the beach with two other men and three dogs. The helicopter then lifted each casualty and the dogs to the top of the cliff, as they were also cut off and unable to reach the top unaided.

Volunteer crewmember Ben Crabb was

RNLI volunteer dives into rough seas to help injured woman

also airlifted to the top of the cliff and was taken back to Looe station by Coastguard colleagues.

Looe lifeboat returned to station and was ready to return to service by 8pm.

Lifeboat Operations Manager David Haines said: “This was a particularly challenging shout given the strong wind, large swells and lack of light.

“The lifeboat was unable to reach the casualty so Ben volunteered to swim into the beach with the first aid kit, which was difficult in the swell. He did extremely well to swim through the surf and was able to provide essential casualty care treatment to the woman until the helicopter was able to airlift her to the waiting paramedics.”

Helping people It’s been a busy time for volunteers at Looe RNLI who have been helping people in Looe during the recent floods by pumping out affected properties.

The lifeboat station was also flooded again on Friday evening (14 February) with the high tide and strong wind, and fortunately there was no damage on this occasion.

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FROM THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR When I wrote my report for the February edition of the Advertiser, I thought we were over the worst of the weather. How wrong I was.

Torpoint has been relatively lucky, unlike our near neighbours Kingsand and Cawsand and further afield. I would like to congratulate and thank all the front line services for their hard work and dedication in the recent atrocious weather and our hearts go out to all the victims of the storms.

Congratulations to: Our local Police Team who won the award ‘East Cornwall Policing Team’ of the Year.

Torpoint brothers Mike and Dennis Morris who joined together for a charity night of music and comedy at the 200 Club. They lost their mother through cancer when she was 61 and decided to put on the evening for MacMillan Cancer Support.

The evening was a sell out and with match support from the Banks they raised £2,500 for the charity. Well done to Mike and Dennis.

Alicia Keise who received her education in Torpoint Schools/College in graduating with BSc(Honours) in Paediatric Nursing. We wish Alicia all success in her career.

Katie Martin is one of 18 Scouts chosen from all over Cornwall to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Japan 2015. A wonderful experience for Katie.

Well Done!!

Carbeile Junior School are now the proud owners of a mini field gun, carriage and walls thanks to the Devonport Field Gun Association.

The retired navy men who all took part in the field gun competitions over the years, formed an association after the competitions ended in 1999. The men raise money for service charities and have taken to building field guns for school children to use in exhibitions and competitions.

The men will train teachers in the art of field gun competition and the teachers will in turn teach the children. It is hoped the Carbeile children will compete against other schools in Cornwall and Devon and take part in exhibitions at county shows and hopefully the Torpoint Carnival.

Sharron Parkin our Town Council Administer is leaving. Sharron has been the Town Administer for four years and has made a vast difference in running the Town Council’s affairs. She will be sorely missed. Sharron, thank you for all your help.

Part-Time Fire-fighters Wanted!!

If you are interested please visit the Fire Station, Antony Road on Monday evenings on their training evening.

Students from Torpoint Community College have visited Newquay Zoo to do a Spanish workshop with a difference with one of the zookeepers also artist Lee McDonald visited the college to talk to art and design students about his work. (See p3).

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Mayor’s Diary Saturday February 1 Torpoint Players Show ‘The Snow Queen’ Panto It was a fun and entertaining evening. Congratulations to all who took part.

Sunday February 2 Liskeard’s Civic Parade.

Saturday February 8 Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions Club 36th Charter Dinner & Dance at the Council Chambers. A very good evening had by all.

Friday February 21 Presentation at the Kings to the St John Ambulance Cadets.

Saturday February 22 Torpoint & Mount Edgcumbe District Girl Guides UK ‘Thinking Day’ Service at St James Church to celebrate Lord & Lady Baden-Powell’s Birthday. Congratulations to all who took part.

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Saturday March 15 and Sunday March 23. Any volunteers for the Torpoint area please contact Torpoint Town Council on 814165, equipment can be arranged.

After the storms, volunteers across Cornwall responded to the calls to help clean up local beaches and picked up almost 500 bags of rubbish. Volunteers took part on a ‘Great Cornish Beach Litter Pick’ organised by Volunteer Cornwall and Clean Cornwall to remove litter washed up by the huge waves over the past few weeks.

The event was supported by Cornwall Council’s Environment and Localism Services, and waste contractor Cory picked up the bags of litter collected by the volunteers.

If you are planning your own event please use #doourbit to help promote what you are doing.

Further information on how to set up a litter pick is available on the Clean Cornwall website www.cleancornwall.co.uk.

I would like to thank: Darren who has been cleaning up the stream at the Mill which has made a great improvement.

Linda and her friends from the Cornerstone Church who have been clearing up the footpaths around the town. On Sunday February 23 the team picked up 23 bags of waste, a bicycle and also some DIY waste in three hours. They would also like to warn dog walkers of the broken glass in the woods behind Trevithick Avenue.

Katie with her mother who have volunteered to clean the beach as part of Katie’s Duke of Edinburgh award.

And last but no means least to Corys Environment for supplying the equipment and arranging pick up of all the rubbish.

A Big Thank you to all.

Fly Tipping - Some of the rubbish which has been cleared up around our area is the result of fly tipping.

Have you seen anyone fly tipping? If so, please contact the Council Environmental Management Team on 0300 1234 202 or email envmanagement@cornwall.gov.uk.

Fly Tipping is illegal and dangerous, it can pollute land and waterways and is very costly to the tax payer to clear away. Dumping household, industrial and commercial waste illegally is a serious criminal offence that carries a fine of up to £20,000 or an offender can even be sent to prison.

Cornwall Council treats this problem very seriously and will usually prosecute anyone caught fly-tipping. Fly-tipping is often associated with dumping waste from vehicles; in this case the person who owns the vehicle can also be prosecuted, which means that it is possible for a prosecution to occur when only the vehicle, not the driver, is identifiable.

The police also have the powers to seize vehicles used for fly-tipping.

Cornwall Council provide waste disposal sites and recycling centre’s where you can safely and legally dispose of unwanted items.

Torpoint ‚The Home of the Gorsedh 2014 – plans are going well for the visit of the Bards of Cornwall.

For further details please check the following web sites: www.torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk www.gorsethkernow.org.uk orwww.esedhvos.co.uk Best Wishes

Garden waste collection reminder Customers who subscribe to Cornwall Council’s garden waste collection service are reminded that their current subscription will come to an end on March 31.

If people want to continue to have their garden waste collected, they need to renew their subscription as soon as possible. Last year, around 8,300 tonnes of garden waste was composted through the collection service.

It’s really simple to renew permits either: • online by visiting www.cornwall.gov.uk/gardenwaste • calling 0300 1234 141 and renewing over the phone with a credit or debit card.

By Reverend Lynn Parker Parish Priest for Torpoint, Antony & Sheviock

• Visit a council one stop shops and pay in person.

There has been an increase in the cost of the collections this year to help towards reducing the subsidy we have been paying for providing the service. The prices for 12 months are: Wheeled bin 240 litre: £30 Wheeled bin 140 litre: £20 Reusable sack: £16 Customers can still renew later in the year if they choose and the subscription will commence the following month, after the subscription has been paid, and will end on 31 March 2015.

More information about the garden waste collections service is available on our garden waste webpage: www.cornwall.gov.uk/gardenwaste

March 4th is pancake day, or to give it its proper name Shrove Tuesday, and the following day is Ash Wednesday, and yes it is a good opportunity to eat pancakes (I like mine with sugar and lemon), but also it is an important time as the dates mark the start of Lent.

Why Shrove Tuesday?

Lent has always been known as a time of abstinence, of giving things up.

So Shrove Tuesday is the last chance to indulge yourself, and to use up the foods that aren’t allowed in Lent.

Pancakes are eaten on this day because they contain fat, butter and eggs which used to be forbidden during Lent.

Why Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter.

In Ash Wednesday services, ashes are blessed, mixed with either holy oil or water, and placed upon the forehead with the sign of the cross. The ashes are made from burning palm branches blessed the previous year on Palm Sunday.

When the priest puts the ash on people’s foreheads he/she will say the words; “turn

away from sin and be faithful to Christ”, so the ashes are a Biblical symbol of saying sorry.

Why Lent?

Lent is an old English word meaning ‘lengthen’, so Lent is observed in spring, when the days begin to get longer. During Lent, ancient Christians said sorry for the things they had done wrong and repented of them, so when we begin Lent; we begin a period of sober reflection, self-examination, and spiritual redirection.

Jesus retreated into the wilderness and fasted for forty days to prepare for his ministry.

It was for him a time of contemplation, reflection, and preparation. So by observing Lent, we join Jesus on his retreat.

It is more common these days for people to surrender a particular vice such as favourite foods or smoking. But whatever the sacrifice it is a reflection of Jesus’ denial in the wilderness and a test of selfdiscipline.

The views expressed here do not necessarily express the views of all members of Churches Together

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The students got to help Lee demonstrate his moving sculptures and were inspired by Lee’s ‘design by making’ approach to his work.

Hannah Jump, Art and Design technician at the College, said: “A massive thank you to Lee for visiting us and showing us his fantastic artwork.”

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Book on Bards of the Tamar Area to be launched as part of Gorsedh Kernow

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A new book on bards from the Tamar area, the fifth in the series, is to be launched in September 2014, to coincide with the holding of the Gorsedh Kernow ceremony at Torpoint.

It will be about Cornish bards, both living and deceased who have links with that area. It will include bards connected with the towns of Tavistock and Plymouth on the north bank and the areas around Callington, Saltash and Torpoint on the south side.

A local meeting has already been held with the support of the Mayor of Torpoint, a provisional list prepared and living bards have been given instructions on how to write up their entries.

It is hoped that help will come from all bards from that area, Old Cornwall Societies and local archive groups with detailed research on deceased bards.

Some were initiated as early as 1930, not necessarily within living memory.

If you would like a copy of the two provisional lists and are able to help please email Ann Trevenen Jenkin

at pellgowser@btinternet.com or telephone 01736 850332.

Gorsedh Proclamation in April

• The Gorsedh ceremony will be at held at Thanckes Park in Torpoint on September 6 2014.

The Gorsedh Proclamation will take place at Rendel Park, Torpoint between 10.45am and 1pm on April 12 when the Bards of Gorsedh Kernow will present the Proclamation to Torpoint Council. This will be followed by a formal meeting of the Gorsedh Council.

Meanwhile, the 2014 Gorsedh Kernow competitions are now under way. These competitions are open to all, adults and young people alike. There are classes in Cornish and English, poetry, prose, Cornish studies, music, art and photography.

Full details of all classes, rules for entry, and an entry form, are now available at www.gorsethkernow.org.uk. The closing date for all classes is Monday April 28 2014 and the awards will be presented by the Grand Bard at the Open Gorsedh in Torpoint in September.

Free 30 minutes parking to be introduced in all council run car parks Cornwall Council is continuing its series of parking offers with a new scheme offering free parking for half an hour in all Council run car parks.

The offer, which began on March 1 and runs until April 20, has been developed in response to calls from some local businesses for a free first half hour of parking to allow people to make a flying visit to their local town centre.

The Council will be monitoring the response to this offer to assess how much demand there is for free half hour parking and where that demand is greatest.

As it would be too costly to change the pay and display machines in all the Council run car parks for this trial, anyone wanting to take advantage of the offer will need to use the RingGo mobile phone payment service.

Although this system is very easy to use, first time users will be required to provide some initial information and so they may find it easier to register online.

While there will be no cost for the first half hour of parking, anyone who wants to have a text message sent to them to remind them of when the parking session is over or if they want to extend the parking session, will be charged for that message and any additional parking. Details of these charges will be available on the tariff boards in the car parks or via the RingGo phone line.

The free half hour parking is the latest in a series of car parking trials which are currently being implemented by the Council.

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With the awful weather we’ve been having our spirits have been tested and so the staff and resident’s at the Nursing Home decided to have a ‘Step into spring’ Party to lift the mood and celebrate the approaching spring.

We made some artificial suns (no chance of the real thing) and displayed bunches of yellow daffodils around the home and all of Torcare came together to celebrate with a welcome buffet and drinks, and a talented entertainer who crooned her way through some classics.

Resident’s relatives and the staff joined in and some danced the afternoon away enjoying a buck’s fizz or two. Everyone evidently enjoyed the afternoon and we’re all looking forward to the next party.

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Petty Officer pedals to raise cash for Help for Heroes A Royal Navy Petty Officer is set to challenge shoppers in Plymouth to guess how many miles he can cycle in one day as he prepares to take to the road for Help for Heroes.

Petty Officer Alastair Fergie, from Whitleigh, has been chosen to take part in the charity’s 340 mile Big Battlefield Bike Ride in June this year. As part of his fund-raising he will set-up his turbo training bike in Drake Circus on Saturday 1 March and cycle from 9 am until 6 pm. For a £1 donation shoppers will be invited to guess how many miles PO Fergie will complete during the day. There will also be a raffle with prizes donated by many of the stores and restaurants located in and around Drake Circus.

The 37-year-old said: “I’m a fan of cycling and already cycle a bit. I completed a 400 mile charity cycle ride from Faslane to Bury St Edmund’s while I was serving on HMS Victorious and I ride to work and back, but I’ve had to step up my training for this ride. I found out about the Big Battlefield Bike Ride

in 2013, when it was all over, so I was waiting for the ballot to open for the 2014 race. I’m delighted to have been offered a place. I’m grateful for the chance to fund-raise in Drake Circus and to the businesses that have been so generous in donating prizes. This will be a great opportunity to train and I’m also hoping that people will come and show their support for me and more importantly, Help for Heroes.”

The Big Battlefield Bike Ride is one of a series events organised by Help for Heroes to raise money to support injured Service men and women. This year’s ride will take place between 1 and 8 June, from Brussels to Paris. With this year being the centenary of the start of the First World War, the route will follow much of the Western Front. On arrival in Paris the riders will be transported back to London to unite with other riders taking part in Help for Heroes cycling events for a grand finale from Blackheath into London.

PO Fergie said: “It’s a real privilege and honour to be selected for the ride.

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Having joined the Royal Navy in 1995, PO Fergie is currently serving at HMS Raleigh as an instructor within the Defence Maritime Logistics School, passing on his skills in catering services to new recruits. He has previously served on both Trafalgar and Vanguard Class submarines and ashore as an initial training instructor at HMS Raleigh.

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“A little sunshine after the storms” The last few weeks have certainly been difficult for many within our local WI communities as they have dealt with unexpected losses either due to bereavement or the effects of the recent storms.

Our heartfelt thoughts are each of you and sincere hope that in the coming months you will be able to find the strength and resources to recover from what has been a challenging time.

On a lighter note our two speakers for February; Mr & Mrs Trethewy brought to a chilly Cornish evening the warmth, colours, smells and sounds of Israel as they recounted a visit in late 2011 to; Jerusalem, Bethlehem and the Dead Sea. Having been invited to attend the wedding of an old friend’s daughter the couple decided to extend their visit and take in the sights of this region which is steeped in 2,000 years of rich cultural, political and biblical history.

With beautiful photographs and descriptions the ladies of Wilcove WI were treated to a vibrant visual tour of the old city of Jerusalem along with light-hearted descriptions of some the city’s more quirky sites like the now closed “Holy Rock Cafe” (a Hebrew take on the American “Hard Rock Cafe” concept).

We were, however, left in no doubt from the descriptions of each of the “12 Stations of the Cross” that this visit had been a deeply moving and unforgettable one.

After refreshments it was down to routine business with the nomination of new committee members and discussion of the planned ‘Murder & Mystery evening’ in May which is being kindly supported by the Torpoint Players.

While the meeting in March will be a formal members meeting, the Wilcove WI ladies would like to invite interested new members to join us in April when Helen Round a successful and talented local textile artist will demonstrate the craft of felt making. Wilcove WI meet at 7.30pm on the third Tues of the month in Wilcove Village Hall.

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There was a great deal of business to get through at this meeting, including ongoing discussions regarding the WI garden, and possible entry for Royal Cornwall Show.

Judy Scott and Rosalie Dunn will attend the Spring Countdown meeting at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro on April 2. Mel Parry, our new programme secretary, is busy putting together a list of speakers, and Betty Heapy, social secretary, outlined one or two new ideas for the year, including a visit to Padstow and Prideaux Place.

Our speakers for the afternoon were from the Co-operative and the talk was entitled ‘Shopping with Attitude.’ Mr Andrew North and his assistant, Lisa, gave a power point presentation with short films telling us about the role of the Co-op (as it is usually called)in society, the word Co-op, meaning ‘all working together.’

They discussed values of the Group, which include self help, equity, solidarity and ethical values. Mr North compared their values with those of the WI. Some interesting facts emerged about the history of the Co-op.

It all began in 1844 with a group of weavers in Rochdale, who, tired of prices for food which, more often than not was adulterated, wanted cheap, but honest, goods.

Poverty was rife at the time, and life expectancy in Rochdale was 21 years (UK was 28).

The first shop was lit by candles. It was slow to take off, but by instigating fair prices, and the Co-op dividend, (can you still remember your number?) by 1900 there were 1500 shops.

‘Shopping with Attitude’ really means that ordinary shoppers can influence what shops and businesses sell. One example is the rejection of GMO’s, and so products were not sold by the Co-op. They were also the first company to recognise FAIR TRADE products.

To conclude, Mr North produced, like a rabbit out of a hat, a selection of Fair trade chocolate bars, which were broken up and distributed among our happily munching members.

Giving the vote of thanks, Jenny Pullinger recounted how as a child at home, the ‘divi’ number was written on the front door frame, in case she had to answer the bell.

Diane Stevenson won the Favourite Shopping Bag competition, and Flower of the Month was won by Judy Scott’s tiny perfect deep blue Iris.

The Lions Charter Dinner was an immense success with all dressed in their best bib and tucker.

Lion President Rob Gibson and his good Lady Sylvia were delighted with proceedings. Torpoint Mayor and Mayoress Mike and Val Pearn along with District Governer Marrianne Warren and MP Sheryl Murray were amongst the Lions enjoying the occasion.

2014 is set to be a very busy year for the Torpoint & Peninsula Lions Club. Many Lions are scurrying around holding late night meetings, emails are flying around at a rapid rate, phone calls into the early hours, which means only one thing…….. this year’s events are going to be record breakers. Keep track of all proceedings via our Facebook Page or website.

Lion Norman ‘Wheels’ Nethercott would like to remind anyone who needs a wheelchair to contact him on 01752 812567. These can be obtained for as long as needed for a small donation.

Cambridge Field Event is on the April 26, if you are a small business and would like to ‘sell your wares’ then phone 07870 637 675 for more details.

Mothers Day Daffodil picking starts on the March 22 and selling at Kernow Mill is on March 29 and 30.

So go get the lady in your life a bunch of Daffodils guaranteed to cheer up the day.

May Day will see big celebrations starting in Millbrook for The Black Prince.

If you would like to join the Lions Club of Torpoint & Rame Peninsula then please contact Lion Rob Gibson on 01752 822813 for more details.

PRESIDENTS of the PAST A few years ago the club ran a series of articles chronicling the events that took place in the year of the incumbent President. One

of those was one of our more senior members who is no longer with us, and although technically out of step date wise I’m sure no one will object.

JOHN BLYTHE joined the Lions club organisation at the Portishead club in 1978, and when he subsequently retired and moved to Crafthole near Torpoint he had his membership transferred to our club. John soon became a hard working member of the club and was soon to become Treasurer and second vice president in the same year 1997, first vice in 1998 and on the 18th June 1999 the outgoing President Jim Parsonage handed over the chain of office to Lion John. This was a significant step for John in many ways, as he held the office in the millennium year. As with all new presidents John’s first official engagement was to host the 14th annual Antony House fair, and the local press recorded that the sun shone on the Lions fair.

Earlier that year the Fathers’ Day walk raised over £1500 which enabled John to present a cheque of £1000 to the Heartswell residential lodge project at Derriford hospital and a further gift of £1000 to Hearing dogs for deaf people. John had many memorable days during his term as president among which was his visit to Torpoint Brownies to present them with a shield for raising the most money for the fathers day walk, another was the presentation of a therapy bed to the cancer care centre at Derriford.

One of our more important days is our club’s charter day, to celebrate this we have a charter dinner, this year it was held at the Hannafore Point Hotel in Looe, where many of John’s old friends from his Portishead club came to help him celebrate this moment in a brand new century.

To the end of John’s tenure as president he enjoyed himself as the club’s chief and right up until he passed over the chain of office to his successor he knew that he had concluded a busy and happy year, during which he carried out two things, his pledge to attend all functions during his year and most importantly he upheld the Lions ethos, “WE SERVE”.

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Mount Edgcumbe sent the following message to its Facebook friends on February 15 (the day after the Valentine’s Day storms) “Is everyone still there?

What a terrible night of stormy weather, hope everyone survived safe and well.

“We just wanted to report that we’ve found a bright side to the storm (along with a few more fallen trees) here at Mount Edgcumbe – we have more beach than we used to! The beach at Barn Pool came up to join the rest of the park on a ‘wild night out’ and decided t stay over!

“Never fear though, it will be leaving again just as soon as we have a chance to help it along”.

Photographer Roy Perring, who’s been taking pictures at Mount Edgcumbe for decades said: “It’s sad to see the damage at Mount Edgcumbe, particularly the amount of fallen trees. It is still well and truly open for business though and was very busy when I visited recently.

“The cafe near the house is open for business and the spring flowers are already on the way including the daffodil beds. The team do a tremendous job and it’s a great place to visit”.

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The popular Adventure Segway at Mount Edgcumbe opened for the 2014 season in time for the February half term. Segway is the world’s leader of personal electric balancing transportation that has transformed how people play. The personal transporters (PT) have been designed specifically for outdoor all-weather adventures with higher ground clearance, chunky turf tires and scratch resistant fenders. Mount Edgcumbe’s Adventure Segway offers exhilarating tours of the estate. Details available at www. adventuresegway.co.uk or by calling 0871 7891024. Photo by Roy Perring

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VOICE David Rosson chaired the meeting at the Community Hall, Kingsand on the afternoon of February 13 in the absence of the chairman.

David opened the proceedings by complimenting the stalwart citizens who had braved the elements to attend. As he said, the villages were suffering from wind, rain and hail.

Gales were lashing the coast and the waves were horrendous. Kingsand Institute was all but destroyed with the sea, debris and shingle up past the Half-Way Pub. Breached sea walls resulted in waves entering homes along the Cleave, and warnings of more storms still to come.

However, the afternoon offered a temporary lull, a brief respite for us to enjoy each others’ company as he opened the meeting with our usual hymn and prayer.

Mr Rosson mentioned that those members who had been to the pantomime had said it was the very best ever. There are still a few places available on the Spring Holiday from March 24 to 28 in Yorkshire, staying at Warner’s, Nidd Hall. Apply to Mrs. Pam Michael if interested.

Mr Rosson then introduced the afternoon speaker, Mrs Margaret Parker, whose talk had a most intriguing title: ‘Clip-board Ladies’ and we were not disappointed. We agreed that we had all seen, and many had been approached by smart, well spoken and polite ladies wielding clipboards, forms and pens and politely asking questions.

These varied from opinions on TV adverts to the cost of insurance. We were assured that the questions had been scientifically worked out.

The interviewees selected to cover listed job categories, anything from bank manager to road-sweeper, but, having been given lists of categories, Mrs. Parker ran into difficulties when interviewing one very well dressed, nicely spoken lady who listed her employment as prostitute! Needles to say, she was unable to find it on her list!

Mrs Parker had come to interviewing as a career when, as

Members brave the elements to attend Kingsand meeting a journalist aged 55 she had been made redundant, and was delighted to find the work fascinating, the people kind and helpful, and the pay £30 a day, but not work offered every day.

She continued her talk with an insight into her earlier career as a journalist - she had even interviewed Margaret Thatcher. She told many interesting stories of life among barristers and lawyers in the Courts and mentioned that she herself had wanted a career in Law, but had been told that this was not an option for a woman, so she became a secretary specialising in law.

However, after a break in employment following marriage and two children, and in her 40s, she decided she would try for university, succeeded and was able to invite her mother, on her 80th birthday, to see her presented with her degree.

She pointed out that the present generation of law students now has a fair proportion of females, so life for the ladies has moved on in 50 years.

Mr Rosson thanked Mrs. Parker for her interesting and varied talk, and said in future he would answer the Clip-Board ladies with more tolerance than before.

After the raffle was drawn, and tea and biscuits served, the afternoon was closed at 4.15pm.

The next meeting will be in Kingsand Community Hall at 2.30pm. on March 13 when anyone over the age of 50 would be most welcome.

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People in Cornwall are being encouraged to come forward to make a difference to the life of a disabled child. This is one of the most rewarding roles within children’s services.

Short break carers offer a much needed break to disabled children and their families. In Cornwall there are 33 short break carers who between them offer this support to disabled children, but more short break carers are always needed to look after disabled children in Cornwall on a regular basis.

A short break can be anything from a few hours a week to an overnight stay, and proves hugely beneficial for both the children and their family.

The children that need these short breaks have a range of disabilities and needs such as learning difficulties, downs syndrome and also physical disabilities.

Short breaks carers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and the one thing they share is a love of children and desire to help a disabled child realise their potential. Being a short break carer is an extremely fulfilling role, and often lifelong friendships are made.

Emma is a short break carer in Cornwall and looks after Toby on a regular basis. Toby has physical and learning disabilities and Emma has been caring for him for many years.

“I never imagined it would affect me in the way it has; it gives me such a sense of purpose and worth.

It has also been such a positive experience for my children and has given them a greater understanding of the different needs of children. Toby has been coming here for years and is part of the family.”

Peter is Toby’s father. He said: “Our family benefits so much from this support; his carers are the first people I would call in an emergency and know they would be there. I feel he is welcomed into their home and family and so am I. I do not feel so isolated anymore.”

“I cannot over-state the vital role short breaks carers play in improving the quality of life for disabled children and their parents,” said Jack Cordery, Head of Service.

“Short breaks carers provide parents and carers with a much needed break and children with an additional dimension to their lives in terms of learning and fun.

“Being a short breaks carer gives people the flexibility to balance help to others with their own family commitments.”

Andrew Wallis, the Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, is also full of admiration for the work of short break carers in Cornwall.

“Being a short break carer means that you have the chance to help a whole family” he said.

Having a child with disabilities means that sometimes other children in a family can miss out – this service allows parents and carers to spend time with their other children while knowing that the child is being cared for and having fun with someone they have come to know and trust.

Short breaks carers in Cornwall receive training, support and a professional fee.

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IMMACULATELY PRESENTED 3 BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED PROPERTY situated in a popular cul-de-sac location close to local amenities and bus route. Benefits include uPVC double glazing and gas central heating. Private enclosed rear garden. Driveway and off road parking. EPC Rating TBC.

£210,000

£275,000

£399,950

£169,950

NEW INSTRUCTION

Torpoint Rame Peninsula 01752 815222 829000 e 2.25 miles by water Dartmouth 12.6 miles 01752 Kingsbridge 5 miles

TH POOL

Newton Ferrers 01752 873311

Modbury 01548 831163

Kingsbridge 01548 857588

Dartmouth 01803 839190

Totnes 01803 847979

NEW INSTRUCTION

Salcombe 01548 844473

anding Grade II Listed period farmhouse tastefully understated, stylish and elegant. Set in an elevated location on the outskirts of the sought after conservation village of South Pool, within an area of outstanding natural beauty, a short walk from ge centre with church, famous pub and slipway into the estuary. The position affords outstanding views of the surrounding hills and village below. This picture perfect property with wonderfully versatile accommodation is set in over 2.5 acres of with a paddock . Two stone barns in good condition with planning permission for conversion provide useful storage and potential, one of which could be joined to the main house by a glass atrium. ,000 - Property Web Ref 64475 Kingsbridge Office

ALCOMBE

Compass Lettings

Tel: 01752 812743 www.compasslettingsltd.co.uk

LANDLORDS WANTED

DUE TO THE SUCCESS OF YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT LETTING AGENT IN THE AREA WE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR MORE LANDLORDS.

e 1.5 miles Kingsbridge 5 miles Totnes 17 miles hed 3 bedroom barn conversion offered in immaculate decorative condition occupying a particularly attractive position. In addition to the main house is a detached 2 bedroom self-contained cottage adjoining and above the double garage. been stylishly fitted out and finished and provides ancillary accommodation for visitors. All set in about 2 acres of beautiful gardens and paddocks within an enchanting partly wooded and blissfully peaceful valley on the fringe of Salcombe. e superb country walks to explore from the property with one footpath leading down to nearby North Sands beach.

Price £1,100,000 - Property Web Ref 51444 Salcombe Office

WE HAVE CLIENTS LOOKING TO RENT IN YOUR AREA LET US DO ALL THE HARD WORK - SIT BACK AND RELAX.