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Helen Round shortlisted for top award Millbrook’s Helen Round has been shortlisted as a finalist in Country Homes & Interiors Magazine’s My Country Business Awards. Now in their sixth year, the awards aim to promote and empower country-based entrepreneurs. Helen is a homeware and textiles designer specialising in traditional hand printing techniques. With a passion for print and a lifetime love of beautiful fabrics, Helen’s designs are inspired by the Cornish countryside that surrounds her home studios in Millbrook. The collection of individually handcrafted homeware and lifestyle accessories are created in linen and hemp and combine quality with ethical production. Established just two years ago from a big idea and with Helen working from her kitchen with a single sewing machine, the company has now grown and expanded to employ a small team of local creative people who Helen has helped train to sew and print an ever expanding range of products. Helen Round is proud that
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Glitz and glam for the Year 11 prom Year 11 students at Torpoint Community College have recently attended their leaver’s prom which was once again held at the College. This year the Sixth Form Common Room was transformed into a Moroccan theme with purple, red and gold accessories, to compliment a marquee attached to the outside area which was adorned with purple, red and gold sashes and balloons. The students enjoyed a soft drink cocktail bar, sweetie table, dress up photo booth, The Matthew Jenkins Experience band and disco
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Cats protection branches join forces Cats Protection branches in Torpoint and Saltash have joined forces to create a South East Cornwall Branch of Cats Protection. Cats can look forward to a much brighter future now that the new branch of Cats Protection is up and running in the area. The branch aims to provide an essential cat rehoming service and is made up of several new volunteers who are keen to help local cats in need. Sadly many cats are still given up or abandoned every day, placing a heavy burden on the charity’s services. Cats Protection has thousands of cats in its care at any one time across the UK, all being cared for until loving new homes are found. The branch is keen to encourage people to come forward to help the charity. A spokesperson for the new branch said: “Volunteering is a fun and rewarding experience, particularly if you have a skill that would benefit the
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The Town Council has been successful in applying to the government for funding to set up a coastal community team for Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula. The team made up of parish councils, business leaders and organisations from across the peninsula will be given £10,000 to develop an economic plan for the area to be published by the end of January 2016. Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula have made excellent progress completing their respective neighbourhood development plans; the economic plan will build on these with a firm emphasis on projects that utilise the waterfront. The economic plan will enable Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula to bid for a share of the £90m of funding that will be made available for coastal communities over the next five years and ensure the plan is delivered. Torpoint’s Neighbourhood Development Plan The steering group is continuing to meet monthly and is making timely progress. The in-depth analysis of the initial questionnaire is ongoing with the full website recently launched, please see www.torpointplan.org.uk/. Clifton Emery Design Ltd have been appointed by the Town Council as planners to work alongside the steering group and the council to complete a vision for Torpoint, building evidence for the neighbourhood development plan. A logo has been designed, agreed and adopted and the Town Council has recently been awarded a grant funded by the Department for Communities and Local Government for the purpose of the neighbourhood development plan. For more information please contact the assistant town clerk on 01752 814165 or email admin@ torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk. Members and volunteers for the neighbourhood development plan will be having a presence around the town over the summer period gathering residents’ views and they will be running a stall at the Carnival on September 12. Cornwall becomes first rural authority in England to agree devolution deal The leader of Cornwall Council John Pollard has joined with the chairman of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, Chris Pomfret and Dr Iain Chorlton, chair of NHS Kernow Clinical Commissioning Group, to welcome the official signing of the Cornwall devolution deal. Cornwall is the first rural authority in the country to be offered a devolution deal, with communities secretary Greg Clark and Prime Minister David Cameron travelling to Cornwall to support the signing of the formal agreement. Let’s hope it benefits our area. Mayor’s Diary Dates: June 20: Cornwall’s Armed Forces Day in Torpoint. This day certainly once again put our town on the map. I would like to thank everybody involved in the organisation and support of the event. Congratulations to the Raleigh staff who helped to make this day a success and received a citation and a gift from Captain Bellfield they were Lt Mark Keyworth, WO BJ Waterfield for their support to the organising committee and on the day, Nicki Dunwell PR and marketing, WO Paul Bell and Richie Richmond and the Buffers for all their hard work and support. June 22: Launch of the new Dementia Action Group at the Council Chambers. Watch notice boards for more information June 25: Torpoint & Rame community action through sport awards evening with presentations by the inspirational Cassie Patten, olympian swimmer – awarding them all for the amazing work the young people do around Torpoint and the Rame Area. Well done to them all. June 26: Torpoint Fire Station –students from the community college passing out parade for a group that have completed the Phoenix programme. A group of learners from Torpoint Community College are celebrating their achievements in completing an innovative course run by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service’s Phoenix team. The course, which was developed by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) aims to provide support and training to improve the attainment, attendance or behaviour of those who take part. All participants are given the opportunity to gain an ASDAN level one qualification in improving own learning and performance together with the Heart Start accreditation in emergency life support techniques. The group also take part in a range of fire service activities to promote teamwork, communication skills, raise confidence and aspirations. Alongside this, the course includes fire and road safety advice, as well as train the trainer and presentation skills. Throughout the course participants get the opportunity to learn and develop transferable skills through participating in
Cllr. Mike Pearn MBE fire and rescue service drills and activities. These skills can then be taken forward and put into practice when attending school, further education and training or in the workplace. Thanks to all the instructors for their dedication and help to the young people. June 27: Plymouth Hoe - RAF and Allied Air Forces monument commemoration and thanksgiving service and then Plymouth’s Armed Forces Day. June 28: Presentation of medals at the St Columba and Torpoint Rugby Club to the Torpoint Tigers Rugby who are the young players aged from six years old, boys and girls. Training and registration day is on September 6 at 10.30am. They all have a great time so go along and join them. July 2: Pelynt Church - Presentation to Mike Shepherd of the Kneehigh Theatre Company of the Trelawney Plate by the Lord Lt. of Cornwall. July 3: Sparrow Park – A minute’s silence to remember the bombings in London on the 7 July 2005 July 4: Torpoint Football Club presentation/raffle to the mini soccer team. July 5: St James Church Hall – Presentation to Jean Pidgen on the 40th Anniversary of starting up the Mini Market. July 10: Conservative Club for the presentation to Tony Smith Torpoint Town Council’s handyman/ caretaker on his retirement. July 10: Seventy thirty Club (1730) presentation to the Edgcumbe football club. July 12: St Andrew’s Church Plymouth – Sea Sunday Church Service – Sea Sunday is the day set aside in the church calendar to remember brave and dedicated men and woman who we rely on to keep our global economy afloat and our thanks for the vital contribution seafarers make to our lives in peace and war. July 13: Antony House – Presentation of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards to Torpoint Community College students. Congratulations to them all on the challenges they undertook. July 17 – Carbeile Junior School - Year 4 Assembly. July 17: Torpoint Nursery & Infants School – A thank you tea with the children singing which was perfect – different organisations and individuals where invited who have helped the school over the term. July 17: Called on Di and Barrie Stephens who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary – Congratulations to you both!! July 18: Torpoint & Rame Lions Fair at the college grounds - a great day for all the family. July 18: St Columba Rugby Club – Andy T Day – In aid of St Luke’s Hospice - A day of rugby - teams of ladies and men - entertainment and an evening of music. I presented the trophy to the winning team “Tai Ji Awareness.” The Three Goodman boys from Torpoint Tom, Pat and Eddie plus players from Brixham RFC which is Tom`s rugby team. Well done to all who took part in the event and the committee for organising a great day. July 18: The Coppola School of Performing Arts awards evening at the 200 Club, a great evening with all the young students winning their awards and of course some older ones (Jody-Emma Crago). Well done to you all and a big thank you to Kelly for all her hard work with her pupils to be able to achieve their grades. July 22: Torpoint Nursery and Infants School to their year two leavers assembly. These children are now moving up to the Carbeile Junior School. This assembly was truly the icing on the cake for us our youngest grandson and his friends are moving on. There was many a tear shed by some of the parents. Thank you to Mrs Carney-Haworth and her staff for all their inspirational teaching. Thank you to the students and tutors from Torpoint Community College on the display of mosaics which they have made and put on the wall at Benodet Park. They are fantastic! Please go along and have a look. Torpoint Siver Band meets at the Town Band Head Quarters in Sainsbury car park next to the Esso garage on Monday evenings at 7.30pm New members welcome. Further details 01752 813972. Torpoint Carnival plans are being made for September 12 at the Cambridge Field, St James Road. If you would like to enter a walking entry, a float or would like a stall please telephone Kim Brownhill on 813762 or me on 813164. The Mayor & Mayoress’s Civic Service is on October 11. The parade will leave the Council Chambers, Buller Road at 10.30am for the church service at 11am in St James Church. All organisations and residents are invited. Best Wishes to Katie Martin who is representing Cornwall and the 2nd Torpoint Scout Group at the World Jamboree in Japan. Congratulations to Craig Middleton, Jack Shepherd, Harry Sprague, Jack Todd and Josef Sellors on passing their Cubs Silver Award. Craig Middleton and Jack Shepherd are moving up to Scouts in September. Keep up the good work.
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Ideal Homes mark second anniversary with £200 donation to 1730 Club Torpoint estate agents Ideal Homes celebrated their second anniversary by presenting a cheque for £200 to the 1730 Club. Craig Horner, director of Ideal Homes said: “We believe in supporting the local community, and after celebrating our second birthday felt that the 1730 club was the best way to help young people in Torpoint. “Having grown up in the area ourselves, we hope to donate further funds in the future, supporting what is a great cause and an organisation impeccably run by one of its founders, Frank Holden.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor After a long illness my husband George Cargo sadly passed away on the 27th March 2015. He was such a kind and lovely husband, friend and workmate, always had a good word about everyone and this message is to thank everyone from far and wide who sent cards, messages, phonecalls and kind offers of help, flowers and their donations which has raised £1,342.95p for the Plymouth Dialysis Unit which without their help and support he would not have been with us for the last fifteen months, so once again I can’t thank you all enough. Love Mrs Jan Cargo
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Steve hands over to... Steve! This month saw the changeover of the Lions Presidency from one Steve to another. Steve Murray handed the baton to Steve Morris for the 2015/2016 year. Steve Morris thanked Steve Murray for all his time and effort throughout his term to make it a successful year in office. Steve Murray responded by wishing all the very best for the new term. Thank’s go to the Carbeile Inn for making the event a very pleasant experience. Lion President and his wife Lion Julie have already been busy organising the main event of the Lions calendar, the Summer fair. A purpose built wheelchair was presented to the new Penntorr Surgery for use by anyone attending the surgery with walking difficulties. Dr Bridle, Dr McEleny and Dr Allen attended the presentation of the wheelchair and Dr McEleny thanked the attending Lions Pat Tivnan, Norman Nethercott (keeper and maintainer of the clubs wheelchairs) and Vice President Andy Brownhill also thanked the Lions club for their continued support. On the subject of wheelchairs Torpoint Lions have wheelchairs for people
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Lion Norman Nethercott receives his 30 year Chevron from Lion President Steve Morris Research, Alzheimer’s Research, Nepal earthquake appeal, WWF and Community Action Through Sport. So many congratulations from Torpoint Lions to Erin Smith, Faye Smith, Charlotte Bawden, Bethany Arnold, Georgia Greaves, Chloe Mumford, Chloe Hjarne, Jennifer Parke, Libby Haynes, Loren Pease, Abbie Milliner and Leilah Coombes. Let’s hope that this will go some way to redressing the often negative press that our young people receive. We are very proud of their achievements. The Car boot sale at Windy Ridge has stopped for the foreseeable future because of Looe Lions organising a larger event and the bad weather leading to poor attendance. Money which was raised go to good causes, so thank you for all of you that supported us. We are very happy to have Gillian Howell join us as our newest Lion. Gillian moved into the area and enquired about becoming a Lion so she attended a few meetings and also assisted at some of our events then decided that it was for her so we are very pleased she made that decision. Welcome Gillian and on the same evening Gillian joined us Lion Norman Nethercott received his 30 year chevron to wear with his Lions pin. Norman has seen lots of changes in his thirty years and he has been a very hard working member for the club. He designed and made our famous Santa sleigh seen going around the streets at Christmas taking Santa on his journey. Thank you Norman. We are still short on numbers and do want to carry out the events we have always carried out, so if you are interested in using some hours to help the local community we would love to hear from you. Even if you do not wish to join the Lions we would always appreciate some help at our main events. Thank you. Last but not least is a forthcoming event added to this years calendar, a Fun Dog Show will be held at Mount Edgcumbe estate jointly run by the Lions. A chance to show off your dog or to just come along and enjoy yourselves. For full details of this event see story on page 9.
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In perfect weather and with excellent course All fundraising events are hugely important to conditions, teams of golfers recently enjoyed the RNLI . The charity rescues 23 people every day a great fundraising charity golf day event at thanks to fundraisers and of course the people Whitsand Bay Hotel and Golf Club, and helped who support our events. raise over £800 for the RNLI. Rescuing people from the sea became a reality The fundraising event, arranged by the local for RNLI lifeguards patrolling local beaches at RNLI Rame Peninsula Branch, saw players gather Whitsand Bay on July 4 - they saved two young at the hotel after their round of golf to enjoy a boys’ lives at Treganhawke beach. The RNLI delicious two course meal. This was followed by lifeguards were called to assist when they saw the presentation of prizes by our RNLI branch two boys being dragged out of the red and yellow president, rear admiral Mike Wood. flagged area and struggling to stay afloat. In Congratulations went to the winning team,The challenging conditions, with strong waves and a Half and Half Term, with team Tonge’s Troupers low tide, the Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) helmed in second place, closely followed by Martin’s and crewed by Joe Saunders and Jake Marshall was Marauders in third place. Special prizes also went already in the water, and reached the boys just in to Paul Phillips for mens longest drive, Tessa Booth time as they were extremely close to drowning. for ladies longest drive, and Sioux Crudgington Further afield, volunteer crews at Plymouth RNLI who won the prize for nearest Lifeboat Station responded the pin. to their 44th ‘shout’ this year The branch are extremely when on July 5, both lifeboats grateful to Sainsbury’s store, were launched to a vessel Torpoint, who very kindly believed to be aground on mud donated the team prizes, and at the entrance to the River Tavy. also to the Whitsand Bay Hotel & Whilst, in Cornwall, the Looe Golf club for providing excellent RNLI lifeboat volunteer crew facilities for the event. A big have also been busy. On June thank you also goes to local 27, both Looe lifeboats, the businesses who kindly sponsored Atlantic Class, Alan & Margaret, golf holes for the event - Clover and the D Class, Ollie Naismith, Flowers, Tommy Warren Gents launched at 2pm to reports of Hairdressers, Steve Wassell a capsized 10 foot pram dinghy Insurance Management, The off Plaidy beach, East Looe, Liscawn Hotel and Restaurant, with two people in the water. The Finnygook Inn, Dasher’s Thank you for supporting Mike Wood presents Tessa Booth Bakery, Mark Gliddon Butchers, your local RNLI Branch’s with the prize for ladies longest Rame Barton Guest House, fundraising events, and drive - a beautiful bouquet by Clover helping the charity ‘save lives Huggins Bros Marine Group, Kawasaki and The Devonport Inn. Flowers at sea’.
Des joins expanding Novahomes Following Novahomes’ growing success in the Rame Peninsula, local estate agent Martin Hobbs has extended the company’s coverage by launching a new office in Millbrook, as well as welcoming a new member of staff to its team - Desmond Tynan - to cope with increasing levels of business. Local man Martin, who lives in Millbrook with his wife and their three young children, commented: “Since launching back in February there has been such an increase in business that I was struggling to deal with all the enquiries and viewing appointments, So much so that I soon realised I needed a bit of help! “I am delighted to welcome Desmond to the team in order to cope with the increasing levels of business. I first got to know Des when he worked for another local estate agent and always remembered just how good he was with people”. “I approached Des to see whether he might be interested in becoming the local representative for Novahomes in Kingsand and Cawsand as he lives there, knows the area well, and has dealt with the sale of numerous properties in the area. “If you have bought or sold in the area over recent years the chances are that you have dealt with Des. I’m delighted he said yes.” Desmond added: “I’m very excited by the opportunity and look forward to getting back into it. I still get stopped by people asking for advice on buying and selling, so it will be good to be involved in
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What could be more delightful than enjoying a warm summer’s evening with good friends accompanied by music and the age old art of story-telling? The Wilcove WI meeting in June was certainly one to remember as we listened to tales from members who had attended the Royal Cornwall Show (Wadebridge), the WI Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, and the NFWI Centenary Conference at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Janet James (Rame with Maker WI) talked about her experience at the NFWI annual conference and ensured it was brought to life with short video clips of some 5,000 WI ladies singing Jerusalem in a magnificent setting. Anne Moore (Wilcove WI) followed Janet’s presentation and kept us entranced with delightful descriptions of her journey to London and attendance at the WI Garden Party in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. Our two speakers (‘singers’) for June were Looe-based duo – guitarist and flutist/percussionist – Roger and Viv Bennet who took us on a folk-style musical ramble through Cornwall’s communities and proud history founded upon agriculture, mining, fishing, feast days, Methodism and nationalism. Starting with a beautiful song called ‘Belong to Be’ which celebrates the Cornish tradition of bell ringing, Roger and Viv then presented ten traditional and original musical pieces which described many aspects of Cornish life and culture which have been lost to the past. Two of the most touching songs were ‘For ten generations of tin’ which spoke of a miners lament as mining in his village declined and ‘Ritew’ which told of the sad loss of a small Cornish village near to St Dennis which lies buried and hidden under China clay. If you would like to experience some of Roger and Viv’s enchanting music you can visit their webpage and listen to short sound-bites (audio files) of the songs they perform at www.rogerandvivbennett.co.uk/setlist.html. On June 26, five of our members joined ladies from the other community groups in Crafthole Methodist Church to learn about food safety. During the morning, our tutor Derek Earl (ESP training) took us through the principles of safe food storage, preparation and handling along with the legislation that surrounds it. On the afternoon of June 24, one of our members Sue joined the ladies of Crafthole WI at their annual strawberry tea which is renowned for a warm welcome and the delicious homemade scones. On July 13, one of our keen crafters Lorraine returned to deepest Cornwall to demonstrate needle felting in the Cornwall Federation of Women’s Institutes marquee at the annual Stithians Show. This event, which started in
Wives Club meeting Diana Lawer of the Plymouth Postcard Collectors Club was the entertaining speaker at the Torpoint Wives Club meeting in June. Her subject was ‘the Great Cornish Pasty’ and the traditions and legends surrounding food that provided an easy sustaining meal for miners and farmers. She said the pasty dated back to the 13th century and the term Oggie, Oggie, Oggie, derived from Hoggan, the Cornish name for pasties. The meat, potato and swede were encased in a pastry shell, crimped on the side, so that miners could hold the crust with dirty hands without ingesting the arsenic in the mine. The crust or ‘croust’ was left for the ‘knockers’ little devils who were supposed to be in the mine. Pasties were never taken on fishing boats as they were supposed to herald bad tidings. Chair Eve Oates thanked Diana and hoped she would return with one of the many subjects she spoke on. Eve also read out a letter from the Marie Curie charity, thanking the group for the cheque which had been presented to them.
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Roger and Viv Bennet, who entertained members of Wilcove WI with traditional Cornish songs 1834, is one of the largest agricultural shows in the county (www.stithiansshow.org.uk) and was well attended despite the inclement weather. On July 18, four of our members Carol, Sue, Dot and Val travelled across the Lyhner to parade our banner alongside other local WIs who were attending a centenary garden party in the stunning grounds of Ince Castle. Wilcove WI will not have a speaker in August as we will be preparing to host our annual garden party. The theme for this year’s garden party will again reflect the WI centenary celebrations and the ladies of Wilcove WI will host an afternoon tea-party in pearls, posh frocks, hats and fascinators. The event will take place at Wilcove Village Hall on August 18 between 2pm and 4pm and invitations to the party will be sent out during July. The ladies of Wilcove WI will end a busy month of activities on August 24 by attending a dinner and musical production at the outdoor Sterts Theatre (www.sterts.co.uk) which lies in a lovely moorland setting near Upton Cross Liskeard. Our speaker for September will be Jan Beveridge, who will deliver a talk on ‘Clothes; know your colour and style’. The members of Wilcove WI would like to invite any ladies who are interested in the Women’s Institute (WI) to join us at one of our monthly meetings, listen to our speakers, enjoy some homemade cakes and refreshments and chat about what the WI can offer you. We meet at 7.30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month in Cove Hall (Wilcove Village Hall).
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Fascinators, fancy hats and garden party dresses were in abundance at our summer supper held at Rosemary’s, where members enjoyed a lovely social evening with a glass of punch and a brilliant supper. Rosemary Slee welcomed everyone, including Diane
Stevenson from Crafthole WI, who was our group delegate at the Centenary Annual Meeting held at the Royal Albert Hall in June where the Queen, accompanied by the Princess Royal and the Countess of Wessex attended the morning session. The Queen opened the Meeting with a speech praising the WI and accepted the well-travelled centenary baton. The Queen was also invited to cut and sample the centenary fruitcake. Diane described the singing of the national anthem and Jerusalem by 5,000 WI members as very moving and reported the meeting business which was also linked live to federations across the country. The speakers were very varied and interesting and the day closed with a colourful display on the catwalk of knitted couture by 21 WI members from the Kingston Knitwear Project together with 11 young designers from Kingston University. Rosemary thanked members who had helped at the Lions Fair cake stall earlier this month which was very successful once again. Sue Hale announced details of the forthcoming trip to the Bodmin & Wenford Railway where members will travel on the lovely steam railway from Bodmin to Boscarn Junction and lunch at the Borough Arms in Boscarn. Rosemary thanked the Committee members who provided the delicious supper and Sue thanked Rosemary for hosting a very enjoyable and successful evening. The speaker for our next meeting on ‘Needle Felting’ will be Lorraine England, and this will be held on August 26 at 7.30 pm in St James Church Hall. Visitors are always very welcome.
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This month we had a full house. His Honour John Anderson who, with his wife Helen has bought a house in Cawsand, attracted a large audience of WI members and visitors with his talk on the work of the Crown Court. At this time, when there are more people in prison than in living memory and where court scenes depicted on television are, to quote John: “appalling nonsense”, it is particularly important to know the true facts. We were taken through the routine of court procedure from the prosecutor’s opening, calls for evidence, judge’s summing up to the jury’s outcome. Then the fun started. Certain scenarios were put to us regarding cross-examinations, and sentencing and we were invited to give our opinions. And give them we did, our ideas being deftly fielded by John. It was an absorbing talk, most stimulating and the greatest fun - to the extent that no one minded tea being late! Earlier our president, Carole, had called for one minute’s silence for Rosalee Pope whose funeral is next Thursday. Outings such as the group trip to Calstock in September and the Cider Farm in October were discussed and names listed. Wendy received her birthday posy and tea and cake was served by Judy and Linda. Our next meeting will be on August 17 in form a a croquet party at the Millfields in Plymouth. The next open meeting will be on September 18 when visitors will be most welcome.
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Some exciting news this month. PCSO Lee Smith has been successful in applying to join West Midlands Police as a police constable. Lee leaves us on July 18 for a few days off before he starts in his new role on July 27. I am sure you join me in wishing him every success in his new role as a police officer. On July 27, a new member of staff joins the Torpoint team! PCSO Stacey Strevens will start with us and take over from Lee as the town’’s community support officer. She will be mentored for her first few weeks by PCSO Kirsty Down who is part of the Saltash team. They will spend much of their time getting out and about, meeting as many people as possible, so when you see them please say hello! Don’t invite thieves into your house this summer As we approach the summer months, Devon and Cornwall Police are advising of some top tips to help prevent your home from being burgled: • Keep all windows and doors closed and locked • Don’t leave keys in locks, especially near letterboxes or cat flaps (where burglars can get their hand through) • Mark any valuable equipment appropriately (advice on www.devon-cornwall.police.uk) and register it on www.immobolise.com If going on holiday: • Ask a trusted neighbour to keep an eye on your home, collect your mail, newspaper and milk so it does not pile up at your front door and draw your curtains. • Don’t advertise you are away by posting it on social media. Burglars use these networks too. Driving the morning after a night out Devon and Cornwall Police is warning drivers of the dangers of drink driving over the summer with its new campaign. Police will be emphasising key messages with motorists across the Force, and drivers should expect to be tested if stopped by police. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the social and personal consequences of being caught drink or drug driving. Whilst many people are aware of the risks around driving whilst under the influence and the devastating consequences of involvement in a collision with death or serious injury resulting, there are social consequences as well. Losing your driving license, potential loss of employment and even your home can all occur as a result of a conviction for drink driving. One message is quite simple - if you could be over the limit, do not drive. It is simply not worth the risks. Monthly figures
The Control Room recorded 175 calls from the public in Torpoint and across the Rame Peninsula. A small number of these were duplicate incidents. Some of the varied calls which police attended included 21 domestic incidents, 20 incidents checking the welfare of individuals, 5 people were reported missing and 33 incidents occurred on the highway. Calls also included 24 incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to us across Torpoint and Rame. The majority of these continue to be neighbour disputes, noise, nuisance individuals and vehicles. These calls also included the 59 crimes recorded as being committed across Torpoint and Rame Peninsula. Torpoint: 29 - 13 assaults (all categories including sexual and domestic incidents), 2 burglaries, 1 attempted burglary, 4 thefts (all categories), 4 criminal damages, 3 public order/harassment offences, 1 possession of a knife and 1 vehicle interference. Deviock: 3 (1 theft and 2 driving offences) Sheiock: 3 (1 public order, 1 theft and 1 assault) Antony & Wilcove: 2 (1 theft and 1 assault) St John/Freathy: 1 (arson) Millbrook: 9 (5 assaults, 1 burglary, 1 criminal damage, 1 public order offence and 1 obstructing of the police) Maker with Rame: 12 (4 linked criminal damages, 3 thefts, 2 burglaries, 1 arson, 1 driving offence and 1 animal incident) A local man has been identified for the series of damages to vehicles. Several incidents have been reported on the Mount Edgcumbe estate this month, including the arson damage. If you have any information about any of these incidents, please get in touch. Police cadets - Cop car project Many of you will be aware that for the last six months, the cadets have been building an electrically powered go-kart as part of an initiative run by Greenpower Education Trust. All their hard work has paid off and they were able to race it in the regional heat held at Newquay Airport on June 18, coming 13th out of 23 teams despite several mechanical issues on the day! The car was also on display at Armed Forces Day on June 20, when the main attraction seemed to be honking the horn! Efforts will now be on repairing and refining the car, with the intention of participating in the national race in October. Thanks to everybody who has supported the project so far please get in touch if you would like to get involved, all help is much appreciated!
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Busy summer programme of events at Old Vicarage Talented young musicians train with the Royal Marines Band
The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Plymouth together with talented young musicians from across the South West, was due to gave a free concert at Benodet Park in Torpoint on Thursday July 30 as the Advertiser went to press. The concert was the culmination of a week’s summer school arranged for the young people by the Royal Marines Band, based at HMS Raleigh. The musicians were under the direction of Major Jason Burcham, Director of Music of the Plymouth Band. He said: “The young musicians rehearsed with us during the week and then played alongside the Band on the night. We have some excellent facilities at HMS Raleigh and this summer school is all about sharing the facilities with the young talent and helping them to take their place on the world stage.” Around 25 young people signed up to swap a week of their summer holiday to spend time rehearsing and performing with the internationally renowned musicians of the Royal Marines Band Service. They had opportunity to experience a range of ensembles, from the iconic marching band to the symphonic wind band. The summer school has been organised by Band Sergeant Jason Finch. He said: “The youngsters attending were aged between 13 and 17 years and we had musicians of all standards joining us. We didn’t asked people to audition. All they needed was to be able to play an instrument and read music.”
The Old Vicarage Care Home at Antony has an exciting summer of activities and entertainment planned. We began last week with a musical afternoon performed by ‘Poslips’ a talented duo who entertained everyone with their wide range of contemporary songs and a variety of musical instruments. We continue with our regular Friday Bingo afternoons and look forward to our fortnightly visits from Janine, a talented lady who brings along her guitar and encourages an old time sing-a-long. We were very excited and looking forward to our garden party on July 27 at 2pm (just as the Advertiser was due to go to press). Entertainment was being provided by ‘The Torpoint Ferry Boaters’, a prize raffle was also being held, along with afternoon tea and cakes. We have recently undergone a three day inspection from the Care Quality Commission, and are pleased to report that they have found us to be a good provider. We would also like to thank all the staff, residents and relatives for their continued support in achieving this recognition.
Cremyll Fun Dog Show Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions and Cremyll Ferry have joined forces to organise the Cremyll Fun Dog Show at Mount Edgcumbe on Sunday August 23. There will be a number of categories for owners and their dogs to enter including loveliest puppy, biggest dog, smallest dog, best groomed, scattiest, owner lookalike, waggliest tail and fancy dress. Entry costs £1 for each class with registration from 11am and judging from 12 noon. Sheryll Murray MP will open the event. The event is being staffed at the Cremyll Entrance to Mount Edgcumbe Country Park and there will be refreshments and other activities on the day. Proceeds from the event will go to Guide Dogs for the Blind and Woodside Kennel Shelter.
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‘Here am I – send me!’
Jesus calls people. He called the fishermen, Simon and Andrew: ‘Follow me and I will make you fish for people.’ God called Moses from a burning bush, to deliver freedom for His people in slavery. In a vision, God asked Isaiah: ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Isaiah responded ‘Here am I; send me!’ God is looking else needs us to be. Some of us are called to be for people who will follow a calling, to go and doctors, social workers or teachers, whilst others do some specific work for the wider good and are called to be mothers, fathers, aunties or benefit of the others. uncles. At the beginning of July, I was Some are called to be the listening ordained as a priest. This is my ear for the lonely or the helping personal response to God calling hand to the housebound. Whatever me. To come alongside others in your calling is; God asks that we our communities and to be one of carry it out with a sincere heart and God’s representatives; to become mind, always preferring the one His hands, feet, eyes and ears on whom we are called to serve. the earth today. Becoming a priest So what is it that you are being is not something I have sought for called to do and how might you myself, but it is a huge privilege make the world a better place by and massively humbling. As I have putting your calling into action sought to follow God’s call for my amongst your family, friends, local own life, He has lead me to serve the communities and in the wider world? communities in which I have been Christians have Jesus as their role placed, living out Jesus’ command: model, and the Bible tells us that He to love God and neighbour. I pray was called: not to be served, but to that I will always strive to do just Revd Claire McIlroy with serve. that. Calling and serving are always Of course, we are not all called to Bishop of Truro Tim Thornton at her recent intertwined, let us serve one another be priests or church leaders, but I ordination with the response: “Here am I; send do believe we are all called by God to be something which someone
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First Sea Lord speaks of the bright future for Navy recruits The Head of the Royal Navy, Admiral Sir George Zambellas, has told today’s recruits that they will be at the forefront of technological advancements. Admiral Zambellas, the First Sea Lord, was visiting HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, where he was the guest of honour at the latest passing out parade. Speaking during the parade he said: “Within your careers, you will witness quantum leaps forward in technology from energy weapons to unmanned vessels; drones not just in the air, but below the sea, and on the sea surface.” The parade marked the successful completion of initial naval training for 42 recruits and eight Royal Naval Reservist, who had completed their own twoweek induction at the training base in South East Cornwall. Admiral Zambellas told the recruits that they were joining a proud, professional, growing Navy, with the richest heritage imaginable. He said: “The Royal Navy will soon receive the two largest aircraft carriers we’ve ever built, alongside new ships, submarines, jets and helicopters. Together, they send a powerful message about what we are, and who we are, as a Navy and a nation, to friend and foe alike. We will protect our Nation’s interest and we will shoulder our responsibilities in this dangerous and uncertain world. We will do that quietly, without fuss. That’s our way.” The First Sea Lord also praised the support provided by families and friends and spoke of his envy of the recruits on parade. He said: “There has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Navy, and give service to Crown and County. If I could do it
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A friendly and professional service for all of your home improvement needs including: Kitchen Fitting, Electrics, Plastering, Plumbing, Tiling and decorating, External Maintenance and landscaping, Kitchen Fitting Specialist Fencing, Guttering and fascia’s, Pressure Washing Qualified Electrician PAT Testing Domestic & Commercial No job too All small. Work Please call for a no obligati onConsidered quote. Free Estimates
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• Wood burner • Hardwood Double glazing • Underfloor heating • Garage and Off road parking • EPC Rating D
£575,000
KINGSAND
• 2 double bedrooms • End Terrace property • Cul-de-sac location • Sitting room • Kitchen • Conservatory GUIDE PRICE
• Private and enclosed garden • Allocated parking • Ideal investment opportunity • EPC Rating C
£139,950
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• Four bedrooms • Professionally landscaped garden with SEA VIEWS • Sitting Room • Dining Room
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• 2 Bedroom Cottage • Large loft room • Waterside location • Panoramic river views • Sitting room
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• Elevated Position • 3 bedrooms • Detached bungalow • Sitting/ Dining room GIUDE PRICE
• South facing garden • Off road parking • Garage • EPC Rating E
£250,000
• Panoramic Water Views • End Terrace • 3 Double bedrooms • Moorings available (Subject to costs) GUIDE PRICE
£425,000
• RARE DETACHED cottage • Beautifully renovated • 2 bedrooms • Loft room GUIDE PRICE
• Marble floor with underfloor heating • Pretty courtyard garden • EPC Rating F
£350,000
• Wonderful sea views • Terraced cottage • 3 bedroomes • Sitting room • Dining room GUIDE PRICE
• Kitchen • Pretty rear garden • Perfect little bolt hole • EPC Rating F
£410,000
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• Planning permission to extend • Double Garage • Large garden • EPC Rating D
Newton Ferrers 01752 873311
• Large 3 bedroomed apartment • Lovely sun patio • Sitting room • Dining room GUIDE PRICE
Modbury 01548 831163
£269,950
Kingsbridge 01548 857588
Compass Lettings
• 3 Double bedrooms • Terraced property • Views over the Tamar river • Spacious Sitting room OIEO
Dartmouth 01803 839190
• Dining room • Rear courtyard • Garage • EPC Rating D
£160,000
Totnes 01803 847979
Salcombe 01548 844473
…your local independent agent
www.compasslettingsltd.co.uk • Licensed member of ARLA
• Sea views from the loft room • Close to the beach • EPC Rating G
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Rame Peninsula 01752 829000
£650,000
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• In need of renovation • Double garage with large workshop under • EPC Rating G
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e 2.25 miles by water Dartmouth 12.6 miles Kingsbridge 5 miles 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
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Character Cottage, close to Beach. • One / Two Bedrooms
Grade ll Listed Georgian Residence • Eight Bedrooms & Ground Floor Study
Waterfront Property with Moorings • Three Double Bedrooms
e 1.5 miles Kingsbridge 5 miles Totnes 17 miles • Two Reception Rooms & Cellar • Two Reception Rooms • Fully Furnished • Selection of En-suite and2Bathrooms • Breakfast Kitchen • Living Room awith Log Burner hed 3 bedroom barn conversion offered in immaculate decorative condition occupying particularly attractive position. In addition to the main house is Facilities a detached bedroom self-contained cottage adjoining and above the double garage. • Period Features inc. Marble Fireplaces • Unfurnished – Short Let • Open Plan Accommodation 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 • Gardener Included • Private Rear Gardenvalley on the fringe of Salcombe. • Three Floors e superb country walks to explore from the property with one footpath leading down to nearbyVillage North Sands beach. • Fully Furnished & Well Equipped Throughout • Garage Available at extra cost • Heart of Kingsand Price £1,100,000 - Property Web Ref 51444 Salcombe Office £2250PCM AVAIL EARLY SEPT EPC N/A
• New option: FREE set up for Fully Managed Lets*
*subject to a 12 month tenancy
£700PCM
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£1095PCM AVAILABLE NOW
EPC ‘G’
King Street, Millbrook, PL10 1AP |
01752 829000
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