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Beach protest has plenty of bottle (tops!) Scores of people from the Rame Peninsula and further afield descended on Tregonhawke Beach at Whitsand in April for a spectacular protest about the plastic dumped on local beaches. In a period of just three months a staggering total of 65,000 plastic bottle tops were collected by local volunteers and made into a giant bottle chain which was carried across Tregonhawke Beach to highlight the problems of marine litter. Nearly a third of the bottle tops were collected along Whitsand Bay and from beaches around Newquay thanks to an intensive effort by volunteers. The event, which was organised by Claire Wallestein and members of Rame Peninsula Beach Care attracted huge media coverage on TV, radio and in print.
Rame Peninsula Beach Care is part of a coalition of Cornish organisations and individuals calling on the government for urgent action to tackle the issue of marine litter. In the weeks running up to the protest, scores of people went to the Congregational Hall in Cawsand at the end of March to string all the bottle tops together into a chain - which measured more than a kilometre when finished. Claire Wallestein said: “It’s been a huge amount of hard work, going out in all weathers to collect the tops, lug them in sacks back up cliffs, wash, disinfect and dry them, drill them and string them onto wire.
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Blooming successful! Daffodil picking on Mothering Sunday weekend was a great success with children from Torpoint Community College Community Action Through Sport (CATS) turning up to help. They assisted with picking and then selling at Kernow Mill which made the task easier for the Lions and helpers as the second weekend was also the Annual District 105 SW convention which some of the Club’s Lions and partners attended. In all over £1,140 was raised thanks to a great effort all round. Lion Helen did a marvellous job of organising the pickers and distributing the daffs to the various selling points. Many thanks once again to farmer Jeremy Oatey for supplying us with daffodils and to all the venues which allowed us to sell and also those which sold them for us. The district convention is held every year for the appointing of the new district governor and officers and to change or amend any rulings that affect clubs in the area. The convention was held this year at Croyde Bay Holiday resort in North Devon. Although it is a business weekend, there is also fun with a fancy dress evening and a gala dinner on the Saturday after all the business has been attended to. Certificates to winners of the annual photo competition, youth peace poster and young Ambassador of the year are also presented. Our car boot sales have now started at Windy Ridge car park, Trerulefoot roundabout. They will take place every Sunday from 8.45am to 11.45am, weather permitting until the end of October. Thanks once again for the owners of Windy Ridge restaurant for allowing us to use the car park. The car boot will go on each weekend weather permitting until further notice, Toilets will be open in the restaurant and of course if you are hungry bacon butties are always available. Please come along and make some money for yourselves by clearing out all your unwanted items, and by attending, any monies raised by the Lions will go into our charity fund and be used for helping the local community. Prices remain at £5 per vehicle. Traders are also welcome. On to wheelchairs: Torpoint Lions Club have several wheelchairs for short term or longer term loan. Lion Norman Nethercott does a superb job of checking and servicing all the wheelchairs owned by the club. If you are in need of a wheelchair please contact Lion Norman on 01752 812567, a donation on completion of hire is all that we ask. Lion Norman is also busy organising the second concert to be held on October 16 for senior citizens. A presentation evening was held at Antony village hall for the New Year’s day dip cheque and trophy winners for the most monies raised and best fancy dress etc. Thanks to all who braved the elements and fought off hangovers to raise money for their and our charities. Well done all. Two more presentations were made of a multi purpose play and learn with chalkboard easel, one to Carbeile Junior School and one to Play and Learn Together Nursery at the Torpoint Youth and Children Centre.
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Torpoint Community College CATS turn up to start helping with the daffodil fundraiser Both were presented with these as a thank you for assisting for the loan of equipment from the school and for the use of the youth centre’s kitchen, for the Lions Summer Fayre held at the school grounds which will also be at the same venue this year. Forthcoming event dates: May 4 Black Prince at Millbrook/Kingsand, May 16 the first indoor Spring fair at the Torpoint Council Chambers (to book a stall ring Steve Morris on 07802786510).
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Having fun picking daffodils We are at the point of not come along and see if you can be of the year when the Lion President is help to us and your community. preparing to hand over to his successor The Lions sponsored walk is one week and this year we are very fortunate to earlier this year on June 14, so please have a very hard working and organised contact me, use the details below for a man, Lion Steve Morris. sponsor form and enjoy raising money It wasn’t planned that two presidents in for your own charity on a walk around Mt a row would have very similar names, but Edgcumbe Park. that’s the way it goes sometimes, I wish Remember, if you feel that you have him all the best in the job and will give him what is required to be a lion or would like as much support as it is possible to give. to join the sponsored walk, please contact Events are still progressing on the Steve Murray on 01752 816647, or email activities front and a lot of hard work stephenmurray630@gmail.com to discuss will be required to achieve success. Last an introduction. month I raised the awareness to you all that we are looking for future Lions, the same is still true, however it may be worthwhile telling you about the jobs that can be done within the club. We have specific jobs just like any company, so if you feel that you could be a treasurer or a secretary a welfare officer or a social chairman, then why The Play and Learn group accepting their Easil
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Torpoint recruit sails through basic training A 25-year-old former nursery nurse from Torpoint has marched out on parade at HMS Raleigh to mark the successful completion of her Royal Navy basic training. Trainee Writer Samantha Haddon embarked on the 10-week training course in January. The course is designed to transform civilians into sailors and culminates with the passing-out-parade attended by family and friends. The former pupil of Torpoint Community College said: “A career in the Royal Navy is something that I’ve wanted for a very long time and I feel that this is the right time for me to join. I’ve really enjoyed my training. I’ve achieved a lot in my time here. The exercise on Dartmoor was a great part of the course and an enjoyable way to put the topics we learnt in the classroom into real life situations. It also showed just how important it is that the team works together.” With the first phase of her training complete Samantha will remain at HMS Raleigh for her specialist training at the Defence Maritime Logistics School. There she will learn how to operate the ship’s clerical systems and the Royal Navy’s rules and regulations on legal matters, pay, welfare, travel and career development procedures. The Royal Navy’s Initial Naval Training course is underpinned by nine Core Maritime Skills that are the foundations of naval life and underpin operational effectiveness. Recruits are taught the basics of Naval discipline and customs. They learn about navigation and are given the chance to take the helm of their own medium sized inflatable boat during a waterborne orienteering exercise. Royal Navy personnel can also be called upon to play a vital role in land-based operations, so recruits undergo training in basic combat skills which includes survival in the field. Fitness is a key component of the training and is delivered using a disciplined method of military fitness which focuses on developing co-ordination and individual physical strength and endurance. As the course progresses the recruits take part in three extended exercises to test their skills and understanding of the principles they have been taught.
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Mayor helps bowling club launch new season The Mayor of Torpoint Councillor Mike Pearn bowled the first bowl of the 2015 lawn bowling season at Torpoint Bowling Club’s official opening in April. He was accompanied by his wife the Lady Mayoress. The President of Torpoint bowling club Len Hawke welcomed the Mayor and thanked the ‘Wednesday and Friday’ members work squads who had made an excellent job of maintaining the green, the surrounds and the clubhouse. The Mayor commented that taking over the lease of the green from the council had worked well for all concerned and that the facilities were in good hands. After the official opening the members had a roll up and the coach and secretary Chris Willing welcomed members of the public who had turned up as part of Cornwall’s ‘Get Active‚‘programme to offer them a taste of the game of bowls. Further to that programme Torpoint Bowling club offers anyone of any ability
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Torpoint residents have their say on town’s future
Thousands of surveys asking residents for their views on Torpoint and its future have been delivered to homes in the town. Over 3,500 surveys were hand delivered to all Torpoint residences by an army of local volunteers in April. The survey asks residents to share what they like and dislike about Torpoint, what development(s) they would and would not like to see, and is one of the largest public opinion surveys ever undertaken in the town. Meanwhile a Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group has been formed to progress the Graffiti is not always a welcome Neighbourhood Plan site on buildings and other public and to give townsfolk places, but local youngsters have the opportunity to have been using it to make their mark their say on the future of on Millbrook Skate Park. Torpoint. As part of a project to make The Steering Group a film about the park with an is in full swing, and has environmental message, the appointed Councillor Mrs young people were assisted by Andrea Johnson as chair Plymouth artist John Lilly in April and Jon Sands as vice to make the park a more vibrant, chair. welcoming, litter free and safe One of the first jobs place to be. They were actively for the Steering Group contributing towards enhancing will be to analyse the a facility for the use of many by findings from the initial saying ‘Keep Millbrook litter free’ survey and then draw through art. John was on hand to out the key themes that oversee the design and spraying. please of impact upon The theme of this project is Torpoint residents. a follow on to last year’s award Local youngsters get to grips with their graffiti, helped by John Lilly Councillor Mrs winning film Marine Heroes Johnson said: “As a promoting respect for the Torpoint resident place we live in and tackling born and bred, I am environmental issues like litter. delighted to be leading The Reel Kids youth film making the Neighbourhood club led by local film maker Bryony Plan Steering Group. Stokes are making a film about The enthusiasm from the skate park, capturing the the group members environmental messages from is buoyant with many local youth, and will be filming the people volunteering to artwork in action. distribute the surveys. This area is not only used by “The early response local young people, but also to the survey has been attracts friends from further afield. really encouraging. We Toddlers use the ramps as slides are keen to ensure that and for physical challenges crucial our whole community, to their development and preyoung and old, schoolers practice their balance becomes involved in the local community interest the cause. bike and scooter skills inspired by Neighbourhood Plan, and company, about supporting the With this project, local older friends they look up to. has an opportunity to improvement of the space and youngsters are sending out some A wide spectrum of ages, input into the process.” helping them tackle litter issues in powerful food for thought about abilities and cultural backgrounds The deadline for return the park and Millbrook in general. building stronger communities, in one space. of completed surveys C4K, who support and copeer support and learning, The whole project has been was May 1 but an online design local services at the heart building self esteem, learning new initiated by active youth and survey on the plan of the community teamed up with skills and painting bright futures their parents who approached website at www.torpoint DCH, who agreed to partly sponsor for Millbrook. Communities 4 Kids, the plan.org.uk All minutes and documents from meetings will be available for public The office provides a service to the local area with regard to Neighbourhood Watch and crime viewing on this website, prevention issues. The office is open to the public at the following times: and also through the Mondays – 0930 - 1230; Wednesday – 0930 - 1230; Friday – 0930 - 1230 Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ The office is situated at Torpoint Police Station telephone number 01752 817858. Also torpointneighbourhood available from the office and reasonably priced are crime prevention items which include plan shed/vehicle alarms and personal attack alarms.
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RNLI lifeguards return to Tasty Easter treats Whitsand Bay in time for May holiday weekend It has been another busy month across the Torcare homes. The residents at Porte Rouge enjoyed an annual Easter raffle in aid of the Residents’ Fund and raised a total of £70. There was an array of delicious homemade Easter cakes and decorated biscuits for all to enjoy and a good time was had by all. Porte Rouge, The Old Vicarage and The Torpoint Nursing Centre residents and families were treated to a fashion show by Bonmarche clothes shop who brought in an assortment of clothing from their new Spring and Summer range and everyone enjoyed the 20 per cent discount. Many of the husbands took the opportunity to spoil their wives and it was a real success. Poslips, our regular entertainers, also visited Porte Rouge for another sing along and we all look forward to the lovely weather and summer arriving.
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The Torpoint Wives met in March at Cornerstone Church, Torpoint to be taken on a photographic journey ‘Here, There and Everywhere’ with an illustrated talk by Keith Mason whose hobby is photography. The first port of call was Ironbridge where a Victorian Village was depicted as it would have been in that era. This was followed by a massive leap across land and seas to China to a colourful flower festival and the grandeur of the Great Wall of China, two popular tourist attractions. By complete contrast the journey returned to rural Devon to exclaim at
the beautiful designs and exquisite handiwork at an ‘Exhibition of Quilts.’ A hop across the English Channel to France to a small village to view intricate wrought iron signs in front of each shop, illustrating local trades such as bakers, butchers and so on. A final stage of the haphazard fascinating journey ended in Venice across the Bridge of Sighs to gaze at the colourful Gondoliers below plying their trade across the lagoon. Chair Eve Oats thanked Keith for a pleasant, enjoyable evening and hoped he would return on another occasion to take the group on another journey.
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Crippling death duties have brought many a hitherto wealthy family to its knees, and so it was with the Edgcumbes. The family-held estate, beginning with Piers in 1491, had been inherited in direct line right through until the last Piers who was killed in the Second World War. Heirs were found in New Zealand but by then the fortune had gone, so by 1971 the Estate management was compelled to hand over the Park to, jointly, Plymouth City and Cornwall County councils. This arrangement was working perfectly satisfactorily, leaving the House and Earl’s Garden still the responsibility of the estate managers. But now, with all councils compelled to make financial cuts, Plymouth and Cornwall have decided to withdraw their £280,000 funding. And to find this amount has now become the top priority of the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe. These facts were explained by their membership secretary, Tony Hutchings when he spoke to the Maker with Rame Pensioners at their meeting in April. He went on to mention that in 1941 the bombs which had devastated the House had also destroyed all the documents relating to the estate. However the current House has been beautifully restored in the style of the original which dated from the 16th Century. Visitors have to pay to visit the House and Earl’s Garden, whereas visitors must have free access to the Park. It would help greatly with the finance of the upkeep if only a small charge could be made, as with up to 3,600 visitors a day this could easily meet the cost of maintaining the cost of running it. Drastic cuts have been made, where there were once 30 gardeners employed, there are now just there and three rangers. The use of
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The Crocus Walk fundraiser for Breakthrough Breast Cancer took place in April. The annual 5km countryside walk through Mount Edgecombe Park saw the group of walkers started at the Minnadhu gate at the end ascending up to Maker Church, crossing over the back of Friary Manor then up to Friary Farmhouse before winding their way down the bridle path before coming down Earl’s Drive to finish. All walkers and supporters enjoyed refreshments at Kingsand Community Hall.
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Members of the public are being asked for their views on how Cornwall’s library and one-stop shop services are delivered in the future. The library and one stop shop review consultation began in April and will close on June 10. You can give your views in a number of ways, including: • In person by attending a drop in session at one of our libraries. • Using the online questionnaire at www.cornwall.gov.uk • Downloading and completing a printable copy of the questionnaire • You can request a printed copy of the questionnaire in person from one of our libraries or one stop shops, by phone: 0300 1234 111 and by email: libraries@cornwall. gov.uk • By contacting your local Cornwall Councillor • By email to: libraries@cornwall.gov.uk • In writing to: Library and one stop shop review, Truro Library, Union Place, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1EP Torpoint Library’s drop in session has already taken place, but you can still give your views to Cornwall Council until Wednesday June 10 by using the above methods. Neighbourhood Plan The Torpoint Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group and volunteers have been working very hard over the last few weeks with delivering the questionnaires and I am delighted to say that the number of responses you have sent back is very encouraging. The next task is to transfer all your comments onto a spreadsheet. I can assure you that the group will look at every one. I would like to thank the Steering Group and the volunteers for all they have achieved in such a short time. If you would like any further information please contact one of the following: Email: admin@ torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01752 814165 and www.facebook.com/TorpointNeighbourhoodPlan. Household Rubbish There are still bags of household rubbish being scattered around on the beaches and service lanes of the town so please do not put your rubbish out until the day of collection. It is believed the people who are taking them are either looking for food or your personal details. Vandalism There is still vandalisiam at Thanckes Park, skateboard park, Benodet Park and the toilet area. Another CCTV camera has now been installed. The Police already have footage of the persons vandalising the area which they are investigating. Sea Cadets The TS Ramehead Sea Cadets Unit has moved to its new headquarters at HMS Raleigh. Anyone interested in joining or helping in any way please contact Jan Creek on 813360 or Lambert Keise on 816237. Cornwall Armed Forces Day This big event will be taking place at Thanckes Park (The Lawn) on June 20 from 11am to 10pm. Entry is free. Torpoint is proud to be hosting which provides an opportunity to do two things. Firstly, to raise public awareness of the contribution made to our country by those who serve and have served in the Armed Forces,while secondly it gives the nation an opportunity to show its support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community – from currently serving troops to service families and from veterans to cadets. For further information visit www.cornwallarmedforcesday.co.uk Mayor’s Diary March 27 – Concert at St James Church with The Reflections Choir and The Canticorum Choir, William Shimell, Sylvia Fraser, Sue Westwell and Mark and Ian from the Royal Marine Band. The concert was compered by Alison Johns of the BBC. A really good evening of music, well done to all of you. William Shimell has been singing leading baritone roles at most of the world’s greatest opera-houses and he has just brought out a CD in aid of St Luke’s Hospice and local churches in the
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Cllr. Mike Pearn MBE Torpoint area. For full details of the CD, a sample track and how to get a copy they are available on the website (www.charitycd.co.uk). All the profits will be divided between the two charities. March 28 – Mayor’s Charity Quiz at the Comrades Club, Thank you to all who took part. March 29 – HMS Raleigh for the Blessing of the Royal British Legion Standard (Torpoint Branch). March 29 – Dot & Gordon Hicks Diamond Wedding at the 200 Club. Congratulations to Dot and Gordon who were mine hosts at the Trot Inn, Fore Street for 25 years. (See photo on the left) April 2 – County Hall Truro for the Chairman of Cornwall Council’s Civic Call on the occasion of the visit to Cornwall of the Standing NATO MCM Groups 1&2 (Minesweepers). Very interesting. April 7 – Visit to HMS Bulwark for the presentation of a cheque to the Torpoint RBL Poppy Appeal. April 12 – Plymouth Guildhall for the Lord Mayor’s Civic Muti-Faith Gathering Service. April 18 - Torpoint Bowling Club, Thanckes Park to bowl the first wood to start off their 2015 season off. It was nice to see so many people there all eager to start. The facilities are superb and new members are very welcome. Charity bike ride Good Luck to Gregg Phillips who sadly lost his right leg below the knee whilst on patrol in Afghanistan in 2009. He is going on 280 mile bike ride in June starting from Help the Heroes Recovery Centre in Plymouth and then 2000 riders will meet up from different parts of the Country at the Hero Ride Centre in Windsor. Hero Ride 2015 will mark a significant milestone in the recovery journeys of the wounded Servicemen and women who will ride alongside one another. This is not just another charity bike ride - your participation will prove to our wounded that they won’t have to fight their battles alone. Also good luck Gregg with your forthcoming wedding. www.heroride.org.uk Sponsored walk Good Luck to Nigel Evans who is walking 100k in aid of the Blind Veterans UK the starting point is in South London along the Banks of the Thames down to the Blind’s Charity Centre in Brighton. On stage Congratulations to Maddy Skentelbery and Liam Dart for performing at The Drum in Plymouth in ‘Half A Girl’ with the Theatre Royal Plymouth Young Company. A great performance from them both. Skydiving Paul Roper and his daughter Helen are fundraising for Children’s Hospice South West. They will be doing a tandem skydive on September 12 by jumping out of a plane from between 10,000 and 15,000 feet attached to the parachute instructor. They will freefall to 5,000ft before parachuting to land! They are aiming to raise £1,000 plus between them and will be paying for their own skydives, so all money raised will go to the charity. You could help them to raise money for this fantastic charity that supports children and their families during their very difficult times. Please donate by going online at www.virginmoneygiving.com/PaulandHelenRoper Community Day St Columba & Torpoint RFC’s Annual Andy T Memorial/Community day is on Saturday July 18 at the Defiance Field. The club host a family/ community fun day for all the family to raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice. The club will be open from 10am and the party is ongoing until 11pm the same day. Please support. Pharmacist retires Mike Briggs has officially retired from his 36 years of service in Cornwall, 20 years of which were here in Torpoint as our pharmacist. Mike has, over the years, worked tirelessly for the community on different projects and is still the chairman of the Torpoint Players who are always looking for new members to join them for their plays and pantomimes. They meet at the Torpoint Town Band Headquarters in Sainsbury’s Car Park on a Thursday evening at 7.30pm. Micro-chipping Cornwall Council are providing free of charge micro-chipping for dogs only on Thursday 28 May at Torpoint Fire Station from 9am to 12 noon.
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I was in prison and you found me... We visited Totnes for the day and in our day of discovery we visited the church. There was much to see in this ancient abbey church but I was particularly taken by a wall memorial to Walter Venning. Born in Totnes he travelled and lived and worked in Russia for many years. When he became a committed Christian he took an interest in the Prison Reform Society established in 1815 and on his return to Russia he founded the Prison Society of Russia and devoted much of his time to visiting prisons and seeking to help poor prisoners. He died of Typhus, contracted by a prison visit in St Peterburg. He was buried in St Peterburg where a memorial was also erected by the Russian Prison Society. It is no secret that the church in our country, as it experiences declining attendances and increasing costs, has to work ever harder to survive. The need for the church to survive may not seem very important to many people these days but from the very beginning of the church to today the message of Jesus has changed the world and people. People may have less time for religion these days but the message of Jesus is even more vital now. What is this message? Jesus did not tell us of a God up in heaven but of a God as the sacred in the centre of existence, the holy mystery that is all around us and
within us. God is not somewhere else but right here and everywhere. It is He who prompts and calls and leads us to actions of good and love and faithfulness. He has been the inspiration for so many of our charities. It was God who prompted Walter Venning to care about the plight of poor prisoners; it is God who has prompted those brave people to risk their lives to stem the Ebola epidemic; it is God who inspires some of our own people to go out on Friday and Saturday nights as Street Pastors caring for those in trouble on our streets, or man the phones for the Samaritan organisation. It is easy to criticise the church for its hypocrisy but if we lose the church from our midst, if we lose the source of the message of love that is at the heart of the Gospel, we and all society will be the poorer for it. Churches Together will celebrate the birth of the Church at Rendle Park, near the ferries, on Pentecost Sunday May 24 in an open air service at 3pm. (In St James Church if the weather is poor)
The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of Churches Together in Torpoint
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Bill’s Babes Linedancers met in March to celebrate their 18th birthday and to present a cheque for £500 to KatieMarie Martin, who has been selected to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Japan in July. Kaite-Marie needs to raise a total of £3500 to cover her camp fees, cost of training, specialist equipment and the actual expedition. The Jamboree will be attended by 30,000 young people camping at the largest youth gathering in the world. Katie has been a scout for four years and an explorer scout for two years. She has achieved the Chief Scout Gold Award. In addition to this Katie is a valued young leader with the Hawks Cub pack. Over the last fifteen months Katie has been busy fundraising along with her team members organising quizzes, craft fayres, bag packs, car washes, recycling stamps and selling Jamboree badges. Katie will be travelling with eighteen Cornish scouts to Kirara-Hama, Yamaguchi City Japan. Katie will have the opportunity to live with a Japanese family after the Jamboree and will travel on the famous bullet train. She comes from a family who have always
given their time freely in supporting community projects in the town. Katie will surely be a fine ambassador for Torpoint and Cornwall as well as it being a fantastic opportunity and experience for her. Katie thanked the dance group for their very generous donation which has helped her cause. Bill’s Babes Linedancers, who meet every Friday at Torpoint Comrades Club have raised an impressive sum of £22,000 since the group was formed in 1997. Originally known as Shirley’s Stompers the group became the Comraders in 2006 and then changed its name in 2011 to Bill’s Babes in memory of Bill Baldwin, one of the group’s founders. Each member pays £1 every week and when £500 has been raised, a donation is then made to a local charity or worthy cause. Charities supported in the past include Cancer Research, Guide Dogs for the Blind, CLIC, NSPCC, Torpoint Youth Club, Children’s Hospice South West, Cornwall Air Ambulance, Torpoint Boxing Club, High Kix Dancers, Torpoint Scouts and Torpoint Trampoline Club.
Wilcove celebrates its 65th birthday in style A special birthday dinner at Cove Hall in Wilcove was attended by members of neighbouring WIs, past members and honoured guest Marjorie Harwood, founder member of Wilcove WI. Sincere thanks are extended to all those individuals who made the evening both a successful and enjoyable event. During the evening the hall came alive to the sound of live music provided by David Mashford while Paddy and her culinary team of volunteers served a fabulous three course meal to the ladies present. No birthday party would be complete without a splendid birthday cake and cards but the real highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the speech given by Marjorie the founder member and the first chair of Wilcove WI. During her speech Marjorie spoke with great passion of the vital role of women in the dockyard during the Second World War, the period when the WI really came into its own.
Founder member Majorie Harwood pictured with current Wilcove WI President Sue and Carina She discussed how in her late twenties she decided to take on the challenge of setting up a Women’s Institute in Wilcove village this being undertaken under the kind guidance of the county organiser who lived in nearby Looe. The inaugural meeting of Wilcove WI was held on the March 18 1950 in the former village hall (since re-built) and the format of the meeting seems to reflect that of many other WIs of the period a focus on friendship, fun and education. Nicknamed Cornwall’s ‘baby WI’ by the county organiser, Marjorie and her dedicated committee appear to have nursed Wilcove WI through both good and difficult times ensuring that even when the village hall went through a period of declining use (due to the move of the youth club to neighbouring Torpoint) the WI continued to provide the women and villagers of Wilcove with craft afternoons, social evenings, fetes, field trips and dances. During her 50 years of WI membership Marjorie held key committee positions as chair, secretary and treasurer and she spoke fondly of her first visit to the annual national WI conference at the Albert Hall and of how when thousands of voices opened proceedings with the singing of Jerusalem she knew ‘she belonged to a strong group of women who worked together for the betterment of their country.’ While the roles of women may have changed since those early days the Women’s Institute has remained resolute in its core values of friendship and fun this being reflected in Marjorie’s closing remark that the presence of friends in our lives ‘sharpen the mind.’ The topic of discussion for the Wilcove WI meeting in May will be the annual resolution ‘Failing to care - assessment in long term care.’ Wilcove WI would like to invite any ladies who are interested in joining the Women’s Institute to join the monthly meetings and chat about what the WI can offer. The group meet at 7.30 pm on the third Tuesday of the month in Cove Hall.
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Rosemary Slee, President welcomed members and visitors to the April meeting and reported that the new Craft Club, which is held on Tuesday afternoons at St James Church, is being very well
supported with everyone learning new skills or just enjoying a cuppa and a chat. Rosemary then introduced speaker Ian Marshall, who gave a very enlightening talk on the Helston Floral Dance. Mr Marshall who was formerly a music teacher at Torpoint School, had written and published a book entitled The Floral Dance and he went on to tell us of the origin of the words and music which were written by a young lady called Katie Moss who, in 1911 and following a holiday in Helston, composed them on her return train journey back to London. Later the same year this was sung firstly by Thorpe Bates and then by Peter Dawson, another popular singer, who made it famous. The Floral Dance, or ‘Furry Dance’ as it is also known has since been recorded by many singers, groups, bands and brass bands, and is very well known today. Mr Marshall played several musical versions for us to listen to. Flora Day is held every year on May 8 and he described the traditional dances, four of which take place on the day, describing the wonderful atmosphere and the magnificent apparel which is worn, including top hats and beautiful dresses. We were all singing the tune to ourselves following Mr Marshall’s very entertaining talk. It was agreed that we would produce a display for the Maryfield Church Flower Festival and Rosemary asked for help with our entry into the Royal Cornwall Show Competition. Members agreed to meet and discuss further their ideas. Rosemary also asked members to help with the Lions Club Fair on May 16. The Competition winners were: Letter ‘D’ 1st Sylvia Fraser, 2nd Enid Gaved, 3rd Jean Morgan and Flower of the Month:- 1st Jean Morgan, 2nd Enid Gaved, 3rd Betty Tarrant. The next meeting Resolution and Members Evening will be held on Wednesday May 27 at 7.30 pm in St James Church Hall and visitors are always welcome. Judy Pride spoke about the vital work of the Children’s Hospice South West at the March meeting. There are three children’s hospices in the South West - Little Bridge House in North Devon, the first hospice which is celebrating 25 years this year, Charlton Farm in North Somerset and Little Harbour in St Austell, which opened four years ago. These three hospices bring vital support to families in the South West who have a life-limited child and provide a loving and caring place for every member of every family who stay with them, making it a place of sanctuary as well as a place of fun. Judy shared about the wonderful work the South West hospices do and everyone agreed that a tour of one of the hospices would be one of our visits this year. Names were taken for the Denman Holiday in November and members were invited to help with our competition entry for the Royal Cornwall Show in June where we will be making a gift box complete with various contents. Rosemary brought along her laptop to show members photographs of the very successful evening we had for the recent hand-over of the WI Centenary Baton. We have received thank you letters from Downderry and Crafthole WI Groups who came along. On April 24 we hosted the Group Meeting at St James Church Hall and the theme for the evening was flowers given by our speaker Julia Smith. We have also agreed to have a cake stall at the Lions Fair to be held in the Council Chambers on Saturday May 16. The competition winners were:- Letter ‘C’ 1st Nell Nicholas, 2nd Sue Hale and 3rd Enid Gaved. Flower of the month: 1st Connie Hamblin, 2nd Sue Hale and 3rd Jean Morgan.
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• continued from front page “Scores of volunteers have taken part right across the county, from Land’s End to the Devon border, from young to old. We’ve had aching backs, blistered fingers and even the odd frozen shoulder. “Thank you to everyone who’s contributed, even if just a handful of tops, and to Truro Cathedral and Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium for acting as collection points. “Bottle tops are only the tip of the iceberg of the overall marine litter problem, but they’re such a common part of our daily lives that they make a great way of illustrating the scale of the environmental impact of our throwaway lifestyle.” Claire has now been nominated for the Observer’s Green Briton of the Year Award where she is up against five other finalists. The winner will be chosen by a public online vote which can be found at www.theguardian.com/observer-ethical-awards/2015/apr/25/ observer-ethical-awards-2015-nominees-green-briton
After being based in Cawsand for 10 years, specialist personal injury solicitors Richard Harris will be moving to premises in Fore Street, Torpoint within the next few months. The firm has bought the former Trot Inn pub which was closed down by its previous owners and sold by a national pub chain on the basis that the licence was not transferred to be converted to a non-pub use. Completion took place at the end of March and the property is now in the process of being renovated and converted to a suite of offices. The firm of solicitors will move in when all the building work has been completed and will hopefully be in their new premises by the autumn. Richard Harris said: “We are a specialist personal injury firm and that is likely to continue to be our core work, but in the long term we hope to branch out to offer a wider range of services depending upon demand and the legal environment. “In due course we’re likely to be looking for experienced legal staff in other areas of the law or possibly connections with other firms. “We would be open to new ideas as to ways of working and would welcome preliminary enquiries from experienced, senior fee earning staff particularly on a part-time basis and possibly to fit in with approaching retirement or child care needs.” Although a completely separate business, Richard’s wife Sarah, well-known in Torpoint for being the local physiotherapist for 22 years will also be setting up a physiotherapy practice offering private physiotherapy treatment when the building has been converted. Richard added: “After 10 successful years of operating from offices in Cawsand, I am looking forward to the change and being part of Torpoint with superb Dockyard views as well!” For the next few months Richard Harris can continue to be contacted on 01752 829103 or rh@ rhsols.co.uk or at 4 Coombe Park Close Practice, Cawsand, Cornwall PL10 1PW.
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Inspector Julian Morris has taken over as Sector Inspector for Liskeard. He initially joined West Mercia Police in 1993 before transferring to Devon and Cornwall in 1999. He has worked in a number of different roles in Bude, St Austell, Launceston and most recently as a critical incident manager across the county. Inspector Morris said: “In taking this role I am looking forward to working with my staff and our partner agencies to reduce crime and anti social behaviour in the sector, safeguard vulnerable people and ensure that the sector is an enjoyable place to live, work and visit for all. “Despite some austere times I have already been impressed with the hard work put in by my staff and feel fortunate to be part of such an excellent community team.”
Changes to victim support services
As part of the changes to victim support services which took place at the beginning of April, a new booklet entitled ‘Victims of crime - information and advice’ has been produced and will be provided to individuals who report a crime. Individuals who report a crime to the police will now be asked a few additional questions regarding whether they feel they need extra support to cope with, and recover from, that crime. If extra support is needed, their details will be passed to the new Victim Care Unit based in Exeter, which will then co-ordinate the support services available from about 60 different agencies across Devon and Cornwall. This will ensure that those people who need extra support are directed towards the organisation which best meets their needs.
A new victim care website is available at www.victimcaredevonandcornwall.org.uk. Victims of crime now also have the right to request a review of a police decision not to prosecute a suspect under certain circumstances. Details are outlined in the victims of crime leaflet.
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The Control Room recorded 145 calls in April from the public in Torpoint and across the Rame Peninsula. Police attended 16 domestic incidents and 17 incidents on the highway. Calls included 25 incidents of anti-social behaviour reported across Torpoint and Rame. The majority of those continue to be neighbour disputes, noise and vehicles. These calls also included the 58 crimes recorded as being committed across Torpoint and Rame Peninsula. Torpoint: 49 - 9 assaults (all categories including sexual and domestic incidents), 6 burglaries (2 dwelling and 4 non-dwelling), 14 thefts (incl 1 fraud), 11 criminal damages (incl 2 arsons), 2 public order offences, 2 communications offences, 2 harassments, 2 animal-related offences and 1 vehicle interference. Deviock: 2 (1 theft, 1 animal-related offence) Sheviock: 0 Antony & Wilcove: 0 St John: 1 (assault) Millbrook: 4 (2 criminal damage, 1 assault and 1 animal-related offence) Maker with Rame: 2 (1 theft, 1 assault) Anti-social behaviour can be reported online at www.safercornwall.co.uk . You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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Members of the RAOB Sir George Cook Lodge in Torpoint were among a group of Buffaloes who visited Woodlands School in Plymouth to hand over a cheque for £2000. The school has over 80 pupils with various learning and mobility challenges, from the Plymouth and East Cornwall area. The headteacher Andrea Hemmens gave the visitors a guided tour and all were impressed with the school and its work. The donation of £2000 will go towards outdoor play equipment. Members also made sure that each of the children received an Easter Egg to take home that day. They were also invited to a special assembly and saw some of the children receive their certificates of merit for various achievements. The Sir George Cook Lodge is one of three in East Cornwall and meets every Wednesday at the Torpoint Unionist and Conservative Club. Essa Lodge meets at the Working Men’s Club in Saltash every Thursday, while Liskerrett Dupath Lodge meets at the Conservative Club in Liskeard on the first and third Mondays of the month. Each lodge supports various charities throughout the year and these tend to be local causes. Over
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KINGSAND
• Beautifully renovated • 2 bedrooms and loft room • Detached period property • Sitting room GUIDE PRICE
MILLBROOK
• Kitchen • Utility room • Pretty Courtyard garden • EPC Rating F
£369,950
• Beautifully presented • Two bedrooms • Professionally landscaped south facing garden • Sitting Room with
NEW INSTRUCTION
TORPOINT
• Unique and versatile • 5 Bedrooms • End terrace property • Partial river views • Multi Fuel burner OIEO
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£189,950
wood burner • Kitchen with Log burner • Ideal holiday home • EPC Rating G
• 2 Bedroom Character Cottage • enclosed pretty rear garden • Sitting room
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CATCH FRENCH
• Period Barn Conversion • four bedrooms • very private location • Sitting room with wood burner • Dining room
• Large Kitchen/ Breakfast room • Garage • EPC Rating E
£260,000
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£439,950
GUIDE PRICE
£169,950
• 3 Double bedrooms • Mid Terrace Victorian property • Views over the Tamar • Sitting Room/ Dining
• Kitchen • Conservatory • Utility Area • EPC Rating D NEW INSTRUCTION
MILLBROOK
• Oak framed triple Garage • Private gated driveway with room for numerous cars • EPC Rating D NEW INSTRUCTION
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OIEO
room • Kitchen • Enclosed courtyard • Garage • EPC Rating D
£160,000
MILLBROOK
• Immaculate Detached house • Four bedrooms • far reaching panoramic views • Sitting room
• Dining room • pretty landscaped gardens • Parking • EPC Rating D
• Semi-detached beautifully renovated • 4 bedrooms • Master with en-suite • Sitting room • Garage and driveway
£300,000
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£294,950
• Front and rear gardens • Lovely countryside views • Awaiting EPC NEW INSTRUCTION
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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 with Private Garden Semi-Detached Family Home, Torpoint 17th Century Cornish Cottage, Kingsand • Two Bedrooms • Three Bedrooms • Two Double Bedrooms e 1.5 miles Kingsbridge 5 miles Totnes 17 miles • Fully Fitted Modern Kitchen • Two Reception Rooms • Two Reception Rooms • Ground Floorhouse Bathroom • Fullycottage Fitted Kitchen • Multi Fuel Burner hed 3 bedroom barn conversion offered in immaculate decorative condition occupying a particularly attractive position. In addition to the main is a detached 2 bedroom self-contained adjoining and above the double garage. • Great Sized Garden with Lawn • Brand New Bathroom • Garden with Decking been stylishly fitted out and finished and provides ancillary accommodation for than visitors. set in to about 2 acres of beautiful gardens and paddocks within an enchanting partly wooded •and blissfully • Situated near Millbrook Lake Gas Centralpeaceful Heatingvalley on the fringe of Salcombe. • Less 100All metres Beach e superb country walks to explore from the property with one footpath leading down to nearby North Sands beach. • Close to Village Amenities • Garage and Parking • Close to local Pubs and Restaurants
• New option: FREE set up for Fully Managed Lets*
Price £1,100,000 - Property Web Ref 51444
*subject to a 12 month tenancy
£850PCM
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£650PCM
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01752 829000
£725PCM
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Salcombe Office
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