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Farewell to Millbrook Pre-School manager

Lesley calls it a day after 21 years Millbrook Pre-School manager Lesley Bailey is retiring after more than 20 years at the helm.

The vibrant and friendly Pre-School has been expertly managed by Lesley for 21 years and she has now decided to call time on her successful period in charge and hand the baton onto someone new.

The challenge now is to find an enthusiastic and forward thinking individual to manage the PreSchool and give the children in the village the best possible start to their education.

Everyone connected to the Pre-School wishes Lesley a happy and relaxing retirement.

The Pre-School was rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted at its last inspection.

The Pre-School is a charity run by a committee of parents and members of the local community.

It is situated in the heart of the picturesque village and runs sessions from 9.15am until 1pm Monday to Thursday for children aged 2-4.

For more information regarding the Pre-School Manager post please contact the secretary on: carliebristow@hotmail.co.uk

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The Torpoint Lady Singers held their 24th 12 Hour Annual Singathon in June at Cornerstone Church, Torpoint, in aid of the Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund.

A happy co-incidence with the weekend celebrations for the Queen’s 90th Birthday adding a special festive air to the day.

Cornerstone Church had been decorated in the choirs colours of yellow and black with bunting, balloons, flowers and many flags with the Queen’s photo on them. Mayor John Crago opened the Singathon at 9am accompanied by his wife Mayoress Tina Crago.

He wished the singers well and said he would return at 9pm at the closing of the Singathon. A wonderful day followed, good singing, which seemed to get better and better as the hours went by.

Happy people were drinking coffee served by members of Cornerstone Church, buying scumptious home-made cakes made by choir members, browsing the book stall and bric-a-brac for bargains, buying raffle tickets for the brilliant array of prizes on display contributed by local traders, sponsors and members.

A separate raffle was for a picture painted

by Gill Charman, a choir member entitled ‘A road less travelled’.

An informal session in the afternoon enabled choir members ‘groupies’ to

showcase their considerable talents with Ken Trethewey and John Stubberfield on guitars accompanied and led a sing-a-long.

Helen Killen accompanied herself on guitar and sang a medley of songs. Sarah Thomas, Sarah Casey and Judy Jenkins suitably dressed sang ‘I Taut I saw a Pussy Cat’, Lyn Murray re-enacted the sinking of the Titanic disappearing beneath the waves with the choir singing ‘My Heart Will Go On’ in the background.

Brenda Dunton recited Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah while Rachel Kenhard led the singing for Lollipop while Chris Trethewey, chair of the Torpoint Lady Singers sang two solos accompanied by Sylvia Fraser, musical director.

Sue Westwell, accompanist for the choir played for many hours during the day and played for the concert in the evening, which included favourites from the choir’s repertoire.

A section was devoted to celebrate the Queen’s birthday with Rose of England, Elizabeth of England, There’ll always be an England, Land of Hope and Glory and finishing with Jerusalem with flags waving.

It was a fitting finale to an inspiring day of laughter, warmth, generosity of spirit, camaraderie and singing for an extremely worthwhile cause.

Professor Adrian Copplestone, retired

consultant haematologist, now chairman of the Plymouth and District Leukaemia Fund, accompanied by his wife Clare, attended during the day, thanking the Choir for their efforts in raising money for Leukaemia and commented on the energy generated in the room and the enthusiasm displayed.

Chris Trethewey thanked musical director Sylvia Fraser, accompanist Sue Westwell for playing so many hours on a humid day, choir members as well as members who had collected outside Sainsburys and on the Torpoint Ferry.

She thanked Hilda Sims, her vicechairman, who also chairs the funding committee while Bernice Giles was thanked

by Chris for providing a delicious lunch.

She also thanked local traders, businesses and sponsors who had supported the choir and also the ‘groupies’, Cornerstone Church Ladies and the Minister Alison for the use of the church.

Over £900 was raised during the day although the final result will not be known until sponsorship money etc is collected and tins emptied.

The Choir has raised nearly £50,000 for a variety of charities over the last 24 years.

Next year will be a special one for the choir as it is their 30th Year as a choir and the 25th Annual 12 Hour Singathon. The date is already booked Saturday June 17 2017.

Autism group opens new resource in Torpoint The Portal, a hub for people with autism and related conditions, has been launched by Autism Assemble.

Autism Assemble was founded in 2014 by Jack Whitfield as a social enterprise for autism identity, advocacy and empowerment for Devon and Cornwall. As the director of this ever expanding enterprise he said: “We aim to provide opportunities for accessible social groups, workshops and services that go beyond the bare essentials for autism provision and recognise that being autistic makes you capable of awesome things.”

The Portal is a located at 62 Fore Street, Torpoint, which is within walking distance of the Torpoint ferry. Among the projects happening there are music and munch nights, mindfulness sessions and Autism Assemble is set to announce academic events and art events.

Autism Assemble currently runs a free social club at The Bread

and Roses pub in Plymouth, every other Wednesday at 6pm.

Anyone wanting to find out more about The Portal is welcomes to go along for a chat and enjoy meeting some likeminded people.

The current attendees of the social club are loving what Autsim Assemble have done so far. One of them, Sandra, said: “The club is full of great people - it’s relaxed and supportive and it’s comfortable for everyone to “be yourself.”

Autism Assemble activities include social clubs; transition Services for primary/secondary school, college and work for autistic people and their families; autism networking; workshops and seminars; gigs and live recordings; arts and crafts; selling items made by autistic people and overnight art studio residential.

To find out more about Autism Assemble and The Portal please visit www.facebook.com/autismassemble or e-mail autismassemble@gmail.com

Strollercise fund raiser for threatened YMCA group A fitness instructor at the Torpoint and Rame Community Sports Centre is organising a 10 mile Strollercise in July to help raise funds for a club which has lost its funding.

Katie Singleton will be running the fundraiser on July 20 between 9.30am and 3pm hoping to raise cash to keep the YMCA Onside Club running.

YMCA Onside offers young people aged between eight and 30 with disabilities the chance to take part in sporting activities as well as offering respite for the parents and carers of the young people.

Katie said: “It takes around £10,000 a year to fund the club and

although we did have funding for the last three years, this has now stopped.”

Katie said that Strollercise is a group for post natal ladies who exercise outdoors with their prams. “The walk will be all around the area and will be very challenging, especially with all the hills.”

She hopes the project will raise £1000 on the day which will include a raffle with lots of prizes which have been donated by many local businesses. The Cornish Pod will also be at the event from 12.30pm cooking up great food to sell to the mums taking part, supporters and onlookers.

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Interview by Karen Pilkington No matter how many property programmes you watch,or how simple the process seems, estate agents are often singled out by two things: their knack of putting together a buyer with a seller that works for both parties; and their local knowledge, that sets them apart from the plethora of online companies that have recently appeared on the market.

Intuition; a personal relationship with real people, and the ability to hand hold through the often complicated process of chains and conveyancing; as well as an eye to the ground and real local presence are qualities that cannot be overlooked, and always add real value to the process of buying and selling your home.

Sandy Lush, proprietor of Marchand Petit Estate Agents in Millbrook, may only have been running her business, and its sister lettings company, Compass Lettings, for five years; but she has these qualities in abundance, along with a passion for customer satisfaction, that is so marked in owner run businesses.

Having lived in Torpoint for the last 28 years, Sandy entered the property business whilst getting back to work once her daughter had gone to school. She was employed happily selling new homes, and working her way up to new business and sales manager for Fulfords.

Cancer and redundancy Life has a reputation for not running smoothly, and Sandy was forced to leave her job to battle breast cancer. Being a fighter she began work again as a marketing manager for Midas but was then faced with the grim journey of redundancy, still with a family to look after.

It was during this time that she was sent to fill a temporary seat at Marchand Petit in Newton Ferrers, and despite the long commute to the office, discovered that she had the knack to sell ‘second hand homes’ as well as new ones.

The office offered her a job within days and she spent an enjoyable 18 months learning about flying freeholds, rights of way, listed buildings, and the myriad of additional complexities involved in buying and selling older properties.

Whilst enjoying the beautiful waterside homes for sale in the South Hams, Sandy couldn’t help thinking that South East Cornwall and the Rame Peninsula had just as much to offer as an area of outstanding natural beauty as Salcombe, Dartmouth or Newton Ferrers.

Her office agreed, and she began listing homes locally which were quickly snapped up by the portfolio of buyers that Marchand Petit had built up, with its office in Mayfair. Its attention to client care, and specialist prime waterfront marketing, helping vendors achieve the best possible price for their homes.

As Sandy was increasingly spending more time around the Rame Peninsula, Marchand Petit offered her the rare opportunity to buy a Franchise office in the area; something they had not considered or actioned before.

Sandy was deeply touched by this faith in her, considering it a real honour and poured herself into the success of her very first business, working from home for

Sandy Lush of Marchand Petit in Millbrook four months, before opening her current office in Millbrook.

Sandy has set about running her own business with passion, drive and attention to detail that is admirable. After a short stint running two offices, she realised that Millbrook was the place to be, and concentrated her efforts in the village.

She loves village life on the peninsula, is fond of all the social activities to be found, the creativity of local people, and the stunning scenery. “There is just as much going on in winter as in the height of the summer season,” enthuses Sandy, who loves visiting local galleries, and socialising in the many great pubs and eateries in the area, as well as going for the occasional wild walk.

“My heart is very much at home here,” Sandy continues, “So I would like to think my business does not just benefit me, but also contributes to the prosperity and well being of the whole community.

This is praise indeed – Sandy often conducts viewings well outside of normal office hours, bending over backwards to ensure that sales are made as quickly as possible.

“Realistic prices are important too”, she explains. “Sometimes an agent will agree to put a house on the market at an inflated price, just to get the instruction, but then find themselves unable to sell the property.

“Putting a property on with us means that we aim to get the best price we possibly can in the most convenient time scale.” Access to buyers who are looking to move into the area from elsewhere; those considering second homes, holiday homes, or business opportunities in this unspoilt region has been built up over decades as Marchand Petit have marketed their unique professional and personable service. Last year alone the company achieved 200 property features in the national press including the Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Guardian, Financial Times, The Week, Property Week, Tatler, GQ and Country Life.

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“My heart is very much at home here, so I would like to think my business does not just benefit me, but also contributes to the prosperity and well being of the whole community.”

Sandy Lush of Marchand Petit “I take pride in employing local people, who share my local knowledge and enthusiasm, and I am delighted to be able to use some highly skilled crafts and trades people. Likewise my office team is second to none: Fiona Wetton has been with me for four years now, Olivia Appleby for three, and David Hanford, who runs Compass Lettings, for over two.

Amazing team Sandy adds with pride, “Recently because of a serious operation I had to take time away from the office for seven weeks, which as any small business owner can testify to is a very scary predicament to be in. But my team were simply amazing, and I could trust them completely to manage the business with the same level of dedication that I have.”

“Unfortunately complications have set in and I need to return to hospital, but am delighted that I can leave the office in the capable hands of Fiona and the team.”

However, as a local girl, Sandy is also well aware of the issues the region faces marrying the two necessities of bringing business, employment and prosperity to the area whilst maintaining its outstanding natural beauty. All too aware of the circumstances facing the Rame Conservation Trust and the topic of new homes on the peninsula, she is considered in her opinion. She echoes the voice of Trust member, Hugo DeRijke, who concluded the recent meeting of the Trust to a packed audience in Millbrook Village Hall by saying: “Everybody wants the same outcome.”

“High end second homes would release more money into the economy”, Sandy explains, “And the economy needs to grow to support local people with affordable homes and secure incomes. But we also really need a sustainable, thought through, long term plan to support the incredible historical and environmental heritage we have, that recognises the needs of everyone in the community.

“One of the things that attracts so many families to the area, whether they are looking for a place to bring up their children, or just to relax during long school holidays is the warm feel of the villages, Millbrook, Kingsand and Cawsand, the friendliness of local people, and the safe, tight knit community that we are so fortunate to have here.

“I am so lucky to have the opportunity to live and work here, and offer that opportunity to others.”

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Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club will celebrate anniversary with big party and open day

Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a party and open day on Saturday July 16.

The day will feature great entertainment and free water sports tasters on offer for all aged 8 to 80 plus to showcase and celebrate the club’s history.

The club is opening its doors and inviting members, past members and visitors to come along look around the club, enjoy the varied entertainment and maybe have a go at one of the many water sports it has on offer.

In 1891 when Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club was formed, the founders cannot have anticipated how successful the club would be today With doors opening at 12 noon at Marine Drive,

Cut-out-and-keep guide to 2016 Diary Dates July 2 Maryfield Church Fete.

July 9 Andy T Charity Day at St Columba and Torpoint Rugby Club. All day event.

July 16 Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions Club Summer Fair at Community College Grounds.

July 21 Ferryboat Entertainers Concert at Cornerstone Church at 7.30pm in aid of church funds. Music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Free admission. Grand raffle.

July 24 Garden party in aid of St Luke’s Hospice at Cornerstone Church Garden, Torpoint from 2.30pm to 4.30pm. For more details contact Jenny Dawe on 01752 813115.

July 27 HMS Raleigh Open Day. Timings tbc.

August 7 Annual Classic Car Show Mount Edgcumbe Park.

September 3 Mount Edgcumbe Park Proms on the Peninsula with Plymouth Symphony Orchestra. Gates open at 4.30pm with the Proms starting at 7pm. Fireworks at the finale.

Tickets £15 per person, children under 10 free but must be accompanied by a ticket paying adult.

Admission is by ticket only.

September 3 Merchant Navy Day. September 11 Torpoint Lady Singers Concert with the French Fisherman’s Choir at St James Church at 3pm.

September 17 Table Top Sale at Council Chambers 10am to 1pm. To book a table phone 813762 September 24 Torpoint Carnival at Cambridge Field, St James Road.

October 2 HMS Raleigh will be exercising their Freedom of Torpoint. Further details to follow.

October 20 Royal British Legion Torpoint Branch Poppy Launch Poppy Appeal at St James Church.

7.30pm.

November 26 Christmas Lights Switch On. Stalls open 4pm Lights Switch on 6pm.

December 8 Ferryboat Entertainers Christmas Concert at Cornerstone Church at 7.30pm in aid of Church funds. Free admission. Grand raffle.

December 10 Royal British Legion Christmas Dinner at the Council Chambers 7pm for 7.30pm.

December 16 Torpoint Lady Singers Joint Concert with The Rame Peninsula Male Voice Choir at St James Church, 7.30pm in aid of Plymouth and District Leukemia Fund.

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Rame Peninsula Art Exhibition Kingsand Community Hall, Kingsand

20th aninversary year Friday August 5 – Sunday August 7 from 11am to 6pm (4pm Sunday) Preview evening on Thursday August 4 at 7pm – tickets £5 includes a glass of bubbly on sale from The Village Store, Kingsand; Studio 99 Millbrook and committee members. Or call 564299.

Torpoint there will be a whole host of activities taking place during the day including various water sport taster sessions (weather permitting), scuba diving information point, great food and bar, homemade cakes, stalls, face-painting, raffle and much more.

There will be live music from singer/songwriter Chris Bailey in the afternoon and from four-piece band Sack the Juggler in the evening.

There is no admission charge and the water sports tasters are free. Everyone is welcome but all children aged under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult and visitors will have to be aged eight or over to take part in a taster.

Anyone planning to take part in a water sports taster should be aware that they might get wet so bring a change of clothes, a wetsuit if you have one, a towel and soft-soled shoes which are likely to get wet and muddy.

The club has a long history of sailing and racing starting with historic Mosquito class boats. In more recent times, the club’s sailing is dominated by modern dinghies and yachts with regular racing and cruising, cadet sessions for young sailors, launch and storage facilities for kayaks and an active social section.

The club has expanded to include windsurfing and scuba-diving sections and in the spring of 2015 it was offered two half-gigs to kick-start a rowing section which goes from strength to strength and is fundraising to buy a full-sized Cornish pilot gig.

In 2013 the club secured £40,000 funding from Sport England and the Lottery Fund as part of the ‘Inspired Facilities’ legacy after the London 2012 Olympics which allowed it to update changing rooms, provide disabled access and new workshop and storage facilities serving all the water sports run at the club. The club boasts over 1,000 members and is a true water sports hub for Torpoint and the local area.

Club trustee Tony Ayers, who has been a member for over 60 years and who regularly races twice a

week in the dinghy handicap series, said: “I am proud to be a member of Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club which is great for families and a friendly club.

“Our party and open day will let anyone find out how much fun water sports can be, whether you are into sailing, windsurfing, rowing or diving, and how easy it is to get involved through Torpoint Mosquito.

“I hope our current and past members will come along too and join in the celebrations which are for them as well as any visitors. It will be great to renew old friendships.”

Party organiser Laurie Ingram said: “I am really looking forward to our 125th anniversary party. It will be a family fun day for all. Come along and join in the fun; have a piece of anniversary cake, listen to the music and maybe try a water sports taster. The full programme will be on our website www.tmsc.club. I look forward to seeing you there.”

Rowers rise to the challenge to raise cash for Help for Heroes

Some of the rowers from Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club who took part in the challenge Rowers from Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club’s have taken part in a six mile rowing challenge in aid of Help for Heroes.

The River Lyner Challenge involved eight rowers some of whom only took up rowing in recent weeks - and coxes. They rowed from Torpoint to the start at Saltash and then on to St Germans, before rowing back home again to Torpoint.

A local hero, Sam Basset, was remembered as the small gig - or giglet - bearing his name was used, along with another boat.

The atmosphere at the start was one of excitement with many different types of craft being used, some with juniors and some with parent and child rowers and paddlers, all of who completed the course.

There was a party atmosphere at the finish at St Germans Sailing Club with music, barbecue and bar

facilities. The good weather meant the participants could enjoy the hospitality to the full, although the Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club Rowers had to leave to catch the tide for their voyage home.

The TMSC rowers would like to thank all of their supporters and also invite any potential sponsors to support them for their sponsored row, from Torpoint to Calstock, on July 2.

They are raising money to buy a full size Cornish pilot gig in future and are welcoming new rowers all the time.There is a Crowd Funding page at https:// crowdfunding.justgiving.com/lisa-hocking where donations can be made.

The TMSC have an open day on July 16 where different water activities can be sampled, with live music, stalls, raffles and refreshments (see top story for full details).

Surfers Against Sewage Surfers Against Sewage has called for more surf activists to help protect the coastline.

As part of its campaign Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) has launched a new website - www.surfactivists.org - to empower grassroots surf activists to campaign against environmental vandalism destroying unique surf spots.

Surfers Against Sewage believes that all surfers should take stewardship for the surfing environment and carry out actions to preserve and improve the places they live, surf and love.

Surfers Against Sewage believes that waves and surf spots deserve to be seen as part of the natural heritage and should be afforded greater recognition and protection through political debate and legislation.

The marine conservation charity is campaigning hard to raise the public awareness of these natural resources, the environmental, physical and geological factors that create waves and how they are integral to coastal ecosystems and can help support thriving, sustainable and economically successful coastal communities around the UK. SAS believes that by challenging government, industry or community and individuals everyone can all make change happen.

The Surf Activists Toolkit focuses on the three core issues relating to environmental concerns within the surfer’s realm. These are constructed around the successes of SAS’s previous wave protection initiatives, linked to the Protect Our Waves campaign.

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Torpoint Library and the Cornwall Council website Staff at Torpoint Library are increasingly signposting residents to the services provided by Cornwall Council on the Cornwall Council website www.cornwall.gov.uk and also raising awareness among local people of some of these facilities.

For example here are a few of the following services staff are frequently asked about which may be useful: You can pop your postcode in and chose your address, to find services specific to your area (such as waste collections) • Assisted rubbish collections (from house to boundary of property) • Bulky waste collections - list of items,

prices, book and pay • Schools - term dates, school dinners, school admissions • Libraries - reserve books, renew, E-books and E-newspapers, family history, childrens library and events • Parking Information - Rover tickets, parking permits, car parks • Council Tax - advice and benefits • Housing Options, housing benefits, find a home Residents can access all this information with a home PC, I-Phone, I-Pad or other device.

Alternatively residents can always pop in to the local library in Torpoint where staff

can support access to this information.

It is free to access the Cornwall Council website from the Library and no membership is needed for this access.

While customers are there they can always join the Library for free and get two hours free on the public computers and there is also a printer and photocopying service.

Residents can also visit the Library to collect Seagull Proof bags at £3.50 each and free recycling containments and Dog Poo bags at £2 a pack and please don’t forget that Councillor Brian Hobbs has a regular surgery on the first Saturday of every month which is often well attended.

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From the Mayor’s Parlour by Coun John Crago

Plenty of challenges ahead for Torpoint I would like to start this column off by thanking the Councillors for electing me as the new Town Mayor for this civic year 201617. My Mayoress will of course be my wife Tina.

My Deputy Mayor will be Cllr Lambert Keise and his good Lady Mrs Maureen Keise will be his Deputy Mayoress and I look forward to working with them both during the year. My Mayor’s Chaplain will be the Rev. Canon Lynn Parker.

I must thank the outgoing Mayor Cllr Mike Pearn MBE and his good Lady Mrs Val Pearn, Mayoress for the sterling work they have done over the past three years.

In my acceptance address I spoke on the challenges that face the town in the future, with the Vision for Torpoint, which is very important to us all, as this has been brought together by the residents of all ages in Torpoint.

The document has now been published and we will work with our residents to bring some

of the items to fruition which will be to the benefit of our community.

Due to the devolution of Cornwall and the cuts being made by Cornwall Council it will have many effects on Torpoint. We have already taken on responsibility for the public toilets, weed spraying in certain areas and we are meeting with Cornwall Council to discuss the library service in Torpoint.

The council will have to look at each reduction in service and decide if it can be taken on. We cannot be sentimental about these cuts and the financial obligations will be considered, always reviewing an increase the rate precept.

I thank the Town Clerk, Deputy Town Clerk, our caretakers and cleaner for their invaluable services and it is always pleasing when a resident praises them on their work which has happened again recently.

Since becoming Town Mayor, myself and the Deputy Mayor attended the Plymouth Lord Mayor choosing ceremony on May 20 and congratulated Mrs Pauline Murphy on becoming their new Lord Mayor.

On May 27 Tina the Town Mayoress attended St John Ambulance, Torpoint Division for the presentation of two Grand Prior certificates other certificates and unit trophies. We thank St John Ambulance in Torpoint for their sterling work and I am pleased to say that the national organisation have donated the caravan to the Town Council and we have rebranded it, insured New Torpoint Mayor Coun John Crago with the Deputy Mayor Coun it and will maintain the mechanical parts of it for Lambert Keise

Thank you...The new Mayor of Torpoint Coun John Crago with Mike Pearn, who has held the post for the last three years, the Torpoint unit to use at engagements.

On June 6 I attended the D-Day + 72 ceremony of Remembrance at St Budeaux and laid a wreath to remember our American sailors and soldiers who left our shores for the D-Day landings.

On July 2 Tina, Cllr Hobbs and I attended the Remploy offices in Union Street, Plymouth to see the excellent work they do in getting people with a range of disabilities back in the work place and building their self esteem and confidence.

It is hoped that we can get them to come to Torpoint one day a week as they have helped many from the Torpoint area some of whom are employed at Sainsburys and HMS Raleigh.

On Saturday June 11 Tina and I had the honour to start the 24th Annual Singathon by the Torpoint Ladies Singers and returned to see them finish. Over the years they have raised many thousands of pounds for various charities, congratulations to you all.

Tina and I had immense pleasure on June 12 in opening the celebrations for the Queen’s 90th birthday at the Lawn, Thanckes Park.

Thanks must be expressed to the organisers of the event Torpoint Town Partnership with Cllr Mike Pearn MBE as its chairman and

Torpoint Town Council for sponsoring the event.

The entertainment provided by our local people of all ages was again excellent and a credit to everyone involved. A birthday cake was lovingly made by Paul Salvage of Babcock International which was cut and passed around to those present.

We thank all the residents of our town for their attendance, support and making the event very successful considering the weather in the morning and downpour at around 12.30pm, it did not dampen our spirits as the sun came out and lasted till just before the end of the event.

We would take this opportunity to thank all those on the organising committee for all their hard work. Sadly one member, Cllr Kim Brownhill, who also worked very hard, was unable to attend. We thank everyone involved in the setting up, dismantling afterwards and leaving the Lawn in a clean state.

Finally it is my sad duty to inform that the toilets were vandalised on the Friday evening and the Police have been informed.

Date for your diary: the town civic service will be held at St James Church on Sunday July 17 at 11am.

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Work of Seafarers Link is so vital

The Torpoint Wives Group met at Cornerstone Church on June 23.

Chair Eve Oates introduced the guest speaker, Chris Rankin, who gave a talk on Seafarers Link, part of Community Network.

Chris said the Seafarers Link was open to anyone who had spent their working lives at sea along with their spouses of partners. Chris is a trained facilitator, linking members from as far afield as the Orkney Islands, Belfast and Cornwall.

A seafaring background includes former members of the Merchant Navy, deep sea fishermen, retired Royal Navy, Royal Marines, WRNS and RNA members.

She said a telephone link is set up so that members of the group are able to talk to each other at the same time and have up to an hour’s conversation free of charge.

Much banter is shared, often featuring the rivalry between rank, department, company and ensign, but always with humour and occasionally tears.

The phone calls inlace many who are isolated and lonely due to ill-health, old age and bereavement. It is a lifeline where they can talk about on board experiences and priceless tales with others of a similar background.

Chris links the calls and ensures confidentially and she said that she has found the group inspiring and feels she is part of a new famiy. She hopes to find people who are willing to be trained as faclitators to enable Seafarers Link to continue its work, which is as important at home as it was at sea. The service is funded by Searfarers UK. Eve gave the vote of thanks to Chris.

Tea and coffee were served by Elaine and Ann. Raffle was provided by Pippa and Joyce. The Wives are having a coffee morning at Cornerstone Church, on Saturday July 2 and their AGM is on Thursday July 28. New members are always welcome.

Record setting charity efforts for Hugs from Henry by Royal Navy trainees A class of budding Supply Chain Logisticians training at HMS Raleigh have surpassed their initial target and set a new squadron fundraising record for the charity Hugs From Henry.

The trainees organised and took part in three fundraising events as they approached the end of their professional training course within the Supply Chain Squadron. The events included walking a marathon, cycling the equivalent of double the length of the channel tunnel, and selling coffee and cake at a charity coffee morning.

The group made up of the Supply Chain Qualifying Course 1505 had set their original fundraising target at £500. They ended up raising a massive £900, setting a record and raising the bench mark for classes to come.

The squadron has chosen to adopt Hugs From Henry as their chosen charity and focus for all fundraising. It was set-up by the family of Henry Hallam, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of childhood cancer in 2012 at the age of three. This brings the total raised by the squadron and previous classes to £1279.07.

Supply Chain (SC) Logisticians Jack Andrews and Georgia Robbins volunteered to join other staff from HMS Raleigh, for a gruelling 26 mile marathon sponsored walk around the Rame peninsular, organised by ESS, the company that provide a range of services at the training base.

The two students completed the walk in an impressive time of six hours 32 minutes, finishing first and on a high by running in the final mile of the marathon walk.

Jack said: “We started five or 10 minutes behind everyone else, so we set off on the first

Trainees get on their bikes to raise money for Help From Henry

mile or so with a jog followed by a fast walk to get to the back of the group.

“Georgia and I took advantage of the first stop with the free food, but we were adamant that we were going to be among the first to leave the first resting area. We continued the walk close to the front and met some nice people who told us about their job roles in Raleigh.

“The further we pushed on, the more we realised that people were dropping out. We were determined that we would finish with little Henry on our minds and in our hearts. Overall we both thoroughly enjoyed the entire walk.

Fellow walker Georgia added: “After the lunchtime break the sun was beating down and blisters were forming, however with Raleigh insight we ran the last two miles so we were the first back.

“Overall it was a great day out and we really got to explore the whole of Cornwall, but most of all it was good to be doing something for a great cause.”

Not to be outdone in showing off their physical fitness, the A charity cake sale added funds to the total raised by the remainder of the class used trainees

On the Beat

News from the Neighbourhood Policing Team with Sergeant Angela Crow, Neighbourhood Team Leader

Changes to Neighbourhood Policing Recent changes to roles and responsibilities for neighbourhood staff in South East Cornwall mean that this will be the last monthly newsletter I will be able to produce.

With imminent reduction in staffing and changes to my core responsibilities, I no longer have the capacity to produce this report. Going forward, the current role of Neighbourhood Team Leader, of which there are two (Sgt Jo Williams at Liskeard & Looe and me) will change.

At some point over the next 6-12 months this will reduce to one Sector Sergeant covering the four stations of Liskeard, Looe, Saltash and Torpoint.

In the future, it is likely that the Sector Sergeant will be supported by a Police Community Management Officer (PCMO).

This is an unsworn role currently being piloted at 10 sites across Devon and Cornwall, including Launceston and St Austell. The pilot started recently and is expected to run for up to 12 months.

I understand that you may have queries about the impact of these changes, and that you may be disappointed that I am no longer able to send you a monthly report. If you have any concerns, please contact Inspector Julian Morris.

I have included these links (sent out in a previous bulletin) for your future reference. In accordance with the previous guidance for police engagement with parish and town councils, the neighbourhood team will try to attend at one parish council meeting and two town council meetings every year.

POLICE.UK (www.police.uk) POLICE.UK provides crime statistics for your area, crime prevention advice and details how Devon and Cornwall Police are performing. This is the site that you should use to find out about your area.

OFFICE OF POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER (www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk) Find information about the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Police and Crime Plan for Devon and Cornwall, engagement activity and victim support.

CORNWALL COUNCIL (www.cornwall.gov.uk)

Cornwall Council’s website has a vast amount of information, from statistics and crime mapping of Cornish towns to finding out about other public sector organisations across Cornwall.

SAFER CORNWALL (www.safercornwall.co.uk) Safer Cornwall is a partnership of public, voluntary, community and private organisations who come together to make Cornwall’s communities safer. The website provides information about local areas, how to have your say, plus crime prevention and safety advice.

ASK THE POLICE (www.askthe.police.uk) This is the official police resource for England and Wales. This website has information about who to contact and for what, including civil disputes, driving/traffic issues and antisocial behaviour.

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peddle power, spending the morning on exercise bikes in fancy dress to ride a total of 67 miles, just over double the length of the channel tunnel. At the same time and with hot seat handovers on the bikes, other classmates were busy selling raffle tickets and cakes to their fellow trainees, instructors and civilian staff based at HMS Raleigh. The cakes were kindly made by the squadron instructors and civilian contractors.

Leading Logistician Supply Chain Jonathan Hill, the class instructor, said: “The Supply Chain Squadron believes that every class coming through the School should be given the opportunity to raise funds for Henry and for all of the sufferers of Neuroblastoma.

“The trainees used the opportunity to develop their personal attributes such as organisational skills while also benefitting a local charity. It was felt that introducing the students to fundraising and charity events at an early stage in their career would benefit them, the Naval service and also the many charities that they have the potential to come into contact with throughout their future careers.

“Fundraising is a big part of being in the Navy and the trainees really embraced the challenge. They came together as a team and there were some outstanding individual efforts, overall we hope it made training a more enjoyable experience and thank them for their achievements.”

Henry’s family originally set the charity up to raise funds for his treatment, but as his illness has stabilised, the family have chosen to use the money donated to help others in similar circumstances. More information on the charity is available at http://hugsfromhenry. co.uk The Supply Chain Squadron is part of the Defence Maritime Logistics School and has chosen Hugs from Henry to be their focus for fundraising efforts and the sole benefactor of all charitable donations.

Hugs from Henry - Supply Chain ratings Jack Andrews and Georgia Robbins who took part in the sponsored walk

PUBLIC NOTICE Torpoint Community College Year 11 prom is this year on Thursday July 14 at 7 pm. Please note extra traffic and noise between 6.30pm and 7.30pm. Apologies for any inconvenience.

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Photo challenge to find the ultimate sea view To celebrate Britain’s proud and enduring connection with the sea, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has once again embarked on a voyage to find the UK’s ultimate sea view.

Launched to mark national Seafarers Awareness Week between June 20-26, the competition encourages amateur and professional photographers to enter pictures which best encapsulate Britain’s reliance on, and relationship with the sea, its merchant ships and fishermen, our coast and its harbours, ports and wrecks, whether through work, recreation, art or sport.

The Society, now in its 77th year, is on the lookout for images of ships, harbours, ports, wrecks, seafarers and seascapes. The competition is running from the Society’s new website www.shipwrecked mariners.org.uk, and across social media. The deadline for entries is August 5 2016.

The competition will be judged by a prestigious panel of experts, including the Picture Editor at the Sunday Times, Ray Wells, the Editor of Amateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton, Head of Pictures at The Independent, Sophie Batterbury, and the Chief Executive of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, Commodore Malcolm Williams.

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Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society Chief Executive, Commodore Malcolm Williams, said: “As an island nation, Britain has a unique maritime heritage with a strong maritime industry and this competition aims to encapsulate our enduring relationship with the sea, our coastline and to celebrate those for whom the sea provides a livelihood.

“Now in its fourth year, our competition has grown from strength to strength, with last year’s competition seeing almost 500 entries showcasing great talent, which makes the

prospect of the 2016 competition a very exciting one.”

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society provides financial assistance to fishermen, mariners and their dependants who are suffering hardship, whether due to accident, ill health, unemployment or in retirement after a life spent working at sea. In the last year the Charity handled over 500 new applications for assistance and distributed £1.4 million in over 2,000 cases of need.

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As a nation the UK relies on merchant shipping

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Queen’s Birthday celebration photos courtesy of Andy Campfield Phyllis Northam cuts the cake The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe led the residents of Millbrook in a simple ceremony to celebrate the 90th birthday of Her Majesty the Queen when he planted a tree that in future will be known as the Millbrook Royal Oak Tree.

The idea of planting an oak to commemorate Her Majesty’s birthday came when it was learnt that previously there had been one in the village known as the Coronation Oak Tree.

This had been planted by Lady Ernestine Edgcumbe to commemorate the coronation of King George V. Unfortunately the

original tree became unhealthy and had to be removed during the 1950s. Millbrook Parish Council decided to replace the tree during the Queen’s 90th year and children from Millbrook C.E Primary School will also participate by compiling a time capsule to be buried near the tree.

Guests and representatives from Millbrook and the surrounding Parishes of Sheviock and Maker with Rame were there to watch and listen as the Town Crier, Clive O’Shaughnessy read the proclamation and then the tree was planted by the Earl

and dedicated by the Reverend Michael Brown.

Guests then returned to the Village Hall for the cutting of a birthday cake by Mrs Phyllis Northam, a Millbrook resident, who celebrates her 90th birthday in October and the Parish Council then proposed the toast. The day was a true community event with all age groups represented and involved in some way. The Parish Council would like to thank all those who helped with this event – long may such community spirit continue and long may Her Majesty Reign.

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New President Andy takes over June saw the change of our President Steve Morris who handed over to Lion Andy Brownhill. Steve has done a great job motivating and organising us for events over the last year as well as towing the Lions Sleigh and trailer with his Land Rover 4x4 at Christmas.

Well done Steve and his wife Julie, who is also a Lion. They have both worked well as a team and made sure all went well in 2015/16. Lion Andy is a past president and is also a good leader for the club so we wish him well in the year ahead.

We supported the Queen’s 90th Birthday celebrations at the Lawn with a cream tea tent with all profit going into the charity fund, raising over £260. After expenses are taken out some profit will be used to support good causes.

What a great way to celebrate the Queen’s Birthday. Torpoint folk turned out in force at the Lawn with entertainment laid on all afternoon and plenty of food and drink stalls and free bouncy castle for the children. A great day was had by all – well done to the town council and helpers who made it so special.

The Father’s Day Walk took place on June 19 around Mount Edgcumbe Park with a barbecue thrown in.

The Summer Fair - our main event of the year takes place on July 16 at the Torpoint Community College Sports Ground, which provides easier

access and parking close to the fair.

As usual there will be plenty to entertain people of all ages with amusements for the children and a tea tent with various cakes and snacks.

Stalls can be booked through Lion President Andy Brownhill on 01752 813762, so if you want to just sell or advertise come and join us. Support is always welcome as it does take an awful lot of work to arrange and organise.

Our wheelchair maintainer Lion Norman Nethercott still has wheelchairs for hire with just a donation at the end of hire. So if you require one call Norman on 01752 812567. Our thanks go to Norman in his dedication to supplying wheelchairs in such good condition, not always an easy task. Well done Norman.

Once again a reminder that we always welcome new members. We are now a lot smaller club due to age and members moving so if you feel you have some time to spare to help raise money for your community you would be very welcomed into our club.

We only meet for our business meeting once a month and then our annual events that need to be organised and set up, if you would like to just help us at these events your help would be appreciated. Just call Andy Brownhill on 01752 813762.

By the way we also have plenty of fun with social events so it’s not all work.

New Lion President Andy Brownhill

Lions Club photos by Andy Campfield Lions Pat, Linda, Julie, Gill, Steve and Andy

Lion Linda serves cream teas to Sue and Terry

More celebrations at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School

Torpoint Neighbourhood Watch Office The office provides a service to the local area with regard to Neighbourhood Watch and crime prevention issues. The office is open to the public at the following times: Mondays – 0930 - 1230; Wednesday – 0930 - 1230; Friday – 0930 - 1230 The office is situated at Torpoint Police Station telephone number 01752 817858. Also available from the office and reasonably priced are crime prevention items which include shed/vehicle alarms and personal attack alarms.

Thanks for help The Kittridge and Dawe family would like to thank the kind gentleman and lady for helping my father after he collapsed in the street in Torpoint on Saturday June 11. We were so glad you were there and took the time to assist him, for that we will be very grateful. He is doing fine now after a spell in hospital and is back home in Glasgow.

Torpoint Nursery and Infant School didn’t let the weather prevent them from enjoying a street party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Everyone simply moved into the school hall which was festooned with bunting, balloons and Queen themed displays.

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Right Royal celebration Torcare residents, friends and staff really pushed the boat out to join in the celebrations of the Queen’s 90th Birthday.

The Torpoint Nursing Centre, Porte Rouge and The Old Vicarage at Antony were decorated with bunting and union flags galore.

Party food and champagne were in abundance and we couldn’t believe our luck when the sun shone and we were able to move our festivities outside.

The Old Vicarage at Antony managed to spread the celebrations over three days – party animals! They had Polslips entertaining them on Saturday, a wonderful performance from the Memory Lane production team on Sunday and some wonderful singing from The Ferry Boaters on Monday.

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Millbrook estate agency expands to offer lettings Following the phenomenal success of MPH Country & Waterside estate agents in Millbrook, the firm have just launched a brand new lettings service as well as recruiting a number of new staff.

Despite only opening its doors in February this year the agency, which is headed up by local man Martin Hobbs, has quickly become the leading agent in the area, with more available and sale agreed properties than any other agent in the Millbrook area.

Mel Cairns has joined the firm to manage the lettings side of the business. Mel who has 15 years’ experience working in the lettings industry added; “When Martin offered me this opportunity, I literally jumped at the chance. I absolutely love lettings. Both myself and Martin share the same vision and ethos - It is our goal to gently build the business by way of recommendations, creating something good that will stand the test of time.”

Martin also added: “We have got off to a great start with the new lettings venture. We have already taken on several properties in our first week, two of which have already been let. To celebrate our launch, we are offering half price set up fee’s and landlords can also take advantage of no VAT to pay.

“We aim to offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ with lots of services in one place and under one roof. The new lettings business will compliment what we offer already, Legal services, Sales and other property related products”.

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They were able to see and learn about mining, its buildings, stamps, vanning and engine houses, shafts, buddles, smelting, as well as the social history of earlier mining communities – whole families - children, balmaidens and the miners themselves, working in their various vital roles in the production of tin and other metals.

While in June a wet and soggy day didn’t prevent the enjoyment of Falmouth’s Sea Shanties and boat trip with cream tea provided on the River Fal for another group of members.

The speaker at the Wilcove WI meeting in June was Diana Lawer, who entertained us with a fascinating talk about everything relating to the social history of ‘The Great Cornish Pasty’.

Over the next few months members are looking forward to more interesting speakers at their meetings and outings to the railway museum at Bere Ferrers, productions at Sterts Theatre and the Minack Theatre, exploring Liskeard and a country park walk.

Rosemary Slee welcomed everyone to a well attended meeting which included several visitors.

The speaker was Mrs Deborah Vosper from Bodmin who gave an informative talk and demonstration on behalf of Wiltshire Farm Foods.

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WI members from Torpoint, Wilcove, Crafthole, Downderry and St Germans converged at Kingsand Community Hall and we were honoured by the added attendance of Barbara Corbett, our Federation Chairman.

Not only that but she and her husband, Geoff, brought along a very special guest - Her Majesty The Queen no less - albeit a splendid cardboard cut-out!

Our President, Carole Amphlett, presided and introduced the entertainments. The Maker with Rame WI Choir sang a selection of patriotic and traditional songs with some Shakespeare thrown in.

Poems were read and quizes in form of clues around the walls took place. Tea, consisting of sandwiches, scones and cake, were served while a toast to the Queen was drunk in fruit punch and the most splendid cake was cut by Barbara, made by Sue Hillman of Wilcove WI. We all had our photos taken with the Queen, Janet being very busy with her camera amidst much fun and laughter. Our pianist, Stephen Lacey, gamely played throughout from the opening Jerusalem, while all the choirs sang the National Anthem at the end. It was a really happy afternoon.

The group’s monthly meeting in May was largely about discussing the two resolutions at the national general meeting in Brighton in June: 1. To avoid food waste and address food poverty; 2. To address appropriate care in hospital for dementia patients.

Members voted in favour of both, the second resolution being discussed fully. During tea Janet demonstrated Zentangles - the art of making patterns in black on a square of white paper. This turned out to be surprisingly absorbing.

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wool we know and recognise. Lunch was at Cowslip The old saying that ‘taking part is more important Workshops Cafe and enjoyed by all. than winning’ was certainly true for Wilcove WI last Ladies were reminded that the next event will be month when we entered the WI group competition the Lions Fair on Saturday July 16 held on Torpoint at the Royal Cornwall Show for the Community College field when first time! members will run the WI Cake Stall.

The theme of the competition The following week will be the was ‘Recycle, Reuse – too good Annual Summer Supper to be held to waste’ and to enter we had to at Rosemary’s house on Wednesday produce a poster about recycling, a July 27 starting at 6pm. The dress knitted or sewn item ‘upcycled’ from theme this year will be ‘Floral’ something older, a jar of chutney Sue Hale then gave us her made from garden produce and a report of the NFWI Annual General flower arrangement in a used jam meeting held at the Brighton Centre jar or tin. in June. After an awe-inspiring This competition aims to rendition of Jerusalem sung by over challenge WI members, encourages 4,000 members the business of them to learn new skills and work the day began. One interesting fact together and of course it also which emerged is that there are provides a way of displaying the now 226,402 members in 6,375 WIs high quality work produced to the across the country. general public at the show.

Both resolutions ‘Appropriate While our entry didn’t win the Care in hospitals for people with competition those members dementia’ and ‘Avoid food waste, Wilcove WI’s entry at the Royal involved enjoyed the experience, address food poverty’ were voted were certainly challenged creatively, Cornwall Show in favour by roughly 80% of WIs. learnt new skills beyond their The morning speaker was Roma ‘comfort zone’ and got to know each Fairhead the BBC Trust Chairman who gave an other better. We were proud of our entry and the interesting talk into her job at the BBC where the way in which members of Wilcove WI supported the Trust strives to inform, educate and entertain. project.

In the afternoon it was the turn of Baroness Taking part was certainly an important and D’Souza , Speaker of the House of Lords, who gave an rewarding experience and the lessons we have learnt insight into how the Lords is run and provided many will hopefully make our entry in the competition interesting facts about the running of this active, next year much stronger. Several of our members independent institution with also helped to provide the 800 members. A rousing refreshments to visitors to ‘Last Night of the Proms’ the WI marquee at the Royal ended Sue’s memorable and Cornwal Show. highly recommended day.

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By Father Ian Hellyer Priest for St Joan of Arc Torpoint

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A question of tolerance I often have interesting conversations on Tuesdays! I do have interesting conversations at other times but some of the most interesting ones come on Tuesdays.

The reason for this is that on a Tuesday afternoon I sit in a lounge on the university campus where anyone can drop in for a free cuppa and a chat if they want to. Though it is the chaplaincy centre the topic of conversation can be on anything, and those coming to the chaplaincy do not have to be card carrying members of a religion.

A few weeks ago a conversation did begin about religion though. And Jo (not her real name) started to talk about how good it was that we were hospitable to everyone at this chaplaincy and how awful it was when religious people believed their religion was superior – ‘How intolerant is that!’

I smiled and enquired whether Jo was religious at all. ‘Not really,’ she said. I replied: ‘Well from my knowledge of religious people (Muslims, Buddhists, and various Christians) I would say that most believe their religion, their faith, is ‘The One’!’ ‘Really?’ she said, ‘That’s a real problem, isn’t it?’ ‘Well’, I said, ‘I am one of those too!’

She gave me a funny look, but I smiled. ‘I would say that it is more intolerant to expect religious people not to believe their religion was ‘the One’.

What really matters is that whatever one believes, however unique one thinks one’s religion is, that one can still tolerate and get on with other people.

‘In fact I would suggest that it shows greater toleration to accept other believers and treat them with respect, when one believes their faith is erroneous or unhealthy.’ Jo paused thinking over what I said, ‘Actually, yes, I see what you are saying.’

I went on. ‘I think there is a great danger for those who are secular to impose their unreligious or lightly religious views on others. To truly believe something does not automatically make one intolerant. As a Christian I believe Jesus Christ is the only Saviour of mankind and the supreme revelation of God, but I also believe that everyone has a God-given freedom to choose their beliefs. So I am sure of my position but I am willing to listen to others, and to dialogue with them. That seems to me to express greater toleration and respect, than to expect everyone to think or believe as I do. The problem I think is that people confuse equality with toleration. Toleration accepts people being different! Equality expects others to be the same – which is not accepting or generous.’

Jo smiled, ‘Thank you, that’s opened my mind today.’

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

Working with homeless and people in dire need John Hamblin, chief executive of the Shekinah Mission was guest speaker at the June meeting of the Maker with Rame Pensioners’ Voice.

The name Shekinah comes from the Hebrew for home and is most appropriate as the charity was formed to help the ‘down and out’.

John explained that there are so many reasons why ordinary, respectable, even salaried professional people take to the streets - losing jobs, losing homes, losing families, losing hope and losing the will to fight their way back.

The dedicated men and women at Shekinah make it their mission to help these unfortunates through their crises and try to bring them back to a reasonable life. And then, of course, there are also the permanent drop-outs, the winos, the druggies and the real beggars.

So the Shekinah Mission was set up to try to help such people, along with the many already existing organisations such as the Salvation Army, and Crisis etc. The Drop in Centre in Bath Street, Plymouth, was opened eight years ago and offers advice to any caller on dealing with debts, on alcohol and drug abuse, on health and psychological problems. There is also help with other material aid - clothing, showers and, most important, companionship and a listening ear.

Meals are available, lunch at £1 a head.

Christmas is always a busy time, welcome help is given by the Herald, for last year 465 Christmas lunches were served and 365 parcels containing presents were distributed. Money is raised through charitable contributions, money-raising schemes and through the sales in its charity shops.

It is difficult for those of us leading orderly lives to understand the misery of these unfortunates, it is horrifying to learn that the life expectancy of the

Pensioners Voice homeless is just 47 years – 30 years below average!

There are rehabilitation schemes on offer, mostly outdoor and manual work, found to be more beneficial than sedentary office work. The goal is to get 72% back into employment.

An outstanding success was the Growing for Life venture, set up in co-operation with the Eden Project on a site on the outskirts of Torquay, where the garden created took a Silver at the Chelsea Flower Show.

In all these activities women are also offered help, their special venue is Trevi House.

Mr Hamblin’s audience was surprised to hear that the mis-use of alcohol is cause for a greater alarm [calling for an unprecedented demand for liver transplants for 30 yearolds] than drug abuse.

Many questions were asked of Mr Hamblin as he was speaking, and at one point his talk turned into a general discussion on drug abuse ! Ultimately he was thanked by the chairman and allowed to go.

Earlier the meeting had been opened by Steve Michael with the usual hymn and prayer. We were told that the coffee morning had raised £262, and the next coffee morning would be on September 3.

Deposits are now being received for the Spring Holiday to Cheshire in March next year. Please see Mrs. Pam Michael if interested. Under discussion is a visit to London for a show in October.

The meeting was brought to a close with tea and biscuits and the raffle drawn. The next meeting will be the Summer Garden Party in Cartref, weather permitting, otherwise as usual in the Community Hall, Kingsand.

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