Torpoint Advertiser October 2015

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Big success for first Lions dog show Torpoint and Rame Peninsular Lions Club and Management and staff of Cremyll Ferry jointly held the first dog show in August which they hope will be an annual event in the beautiful grounds of Mount Edgcumbe park .

The event went off in glorious sunshine against the forecast and was heralded a great success by the organisers. Dogs of all breeds, colours, shapes and sizes turned up to enjoy the day.

Town crier Clive O’Shaunessy called in his normal non-microphone voice to welcome and announce that the event was about to start, followed by the official opening by local MP Sheryll Murray.

Guests and dogs were welcomed by the Lion President Steve Morris as the registration took place for the various classes. Classes even included the waggiest tail and owner pet lookalike so as well as the serious classes there was something for all the pets and owners.

Entry was only £1 per dog with all proceed going jointly to Woodside Kennel Shelter and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Stalls, a bar and food was available throughout the day so all visitors to the park joined in the serious judging and fun events.

Judges Sandra and Brian Dyer were kept busy all afternoon doing a great and fair job, Sandra said she was amazed at the standard and had some very hard decisions to make.

Lion President Steve thanked everyone for their support and for the staff of Mount Edgcumbe for their support, also the volunteers who helped to organise and make the event such a success. He then presented Sheryll Murray MP and judge Sandra with bouquets and a gift to Judge Brian. Steve said there will definitely be a repeat in 2016 and an annual event as he was so delighted with the attendance.

Our annual show for the senior citizens will be taking place at the Torpoint Council Hall on Friday October 16. Lion Norman Nethercott and his helpers have been busy contacting various entertainers to perform to make the event a success the same as 2014. There will be Magic Moments from Mark the magician, a medley of showtime and popular songs performed by the Rame Male Voice choir, as well as songs of the 40s remembered by the Ferryboaters.

Tickets will be on sale at various local outlets at the amazing price of £2 for a whole evening of entertainment, entry will be by ticket only so book early to avoid disappointment, for further enquiries you can contact Norman on 01752 812567.

This year the Torpoint Carnival was held in lovely sunny weather (not forecast) resulting in a great show of support from the residents of the town. We had two stalls, a ‘what we are all about’ stall, all the information on what Lions do locally and around the globe, helping others less fortunate than ourselves or just supplying equipment to local clubs with equipment and making life easier for the needy.

Also our fundraising stall comprised of win a football or a toy Minion. All Lions seemed happy with the amount of people supporting the stalls and also being able to spread the word to anyone interested in joining the Lions club, all it takes is giving up a few hours every so often to help others in the local community.

Lion President Steve and his Lion wife Julie Morris had the honour of judging the fancy dress entries along with Torpoint-

Happy prize winners at the Lions dog show

Overall winner Doberman Trooper with owner Stewart

Enjoyment and entertainment for all at the Lions dog show Town crier Clive O’Shaunessy announces the event

Local MP Sheryll Murray opens the show Lion President Steve with Lion Marianne, judge Brian and Sandra Dyer and Lion Mary at the dog show born Captain Trevor Gulley and his wife Pricilla, town crier Clive O’Shaunessy and his wife Julie completed the judging panel they all did a splendid job.

Wheelchairs are still available from Lion Norman Nethercott 01752812567 with the only stipulation of a donation on completion of use. Norman does a great job cleaning and maintaining the wheelchairs thus supplying a great service to anyone needing one.

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Thinking ahead preparations will soon be underway getting Santa’s sleigh ready for

his annual visit. This year with a dwindling of club members and older members finding it harder to keep up with with Santa in his super transport we could do with some help to keep this popular event going.

If you can spare an evening or two to help or even to tow the sleigh it would be very much appreciated, if you could would you please contact Lion President Steve Morris on 01752 816427 thank you.

As always thank you for your support and donations it all goes to local charities.

Youngsters at the Lions stall at Torpoint Carnival

Torpoint Carnival and dog show photos courtesy of Andy Campfield

LIon President Steve and his wife Lion Julie (right) prepare for the fancy dress judging at Torpoint Carnival

Happy Lions enjoying the sunshine and local support at their stalls at Torpoint Carnival

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The Leader of Cornwall Council John Pollard has pledged Cornwall’s support for the refugees fleeing the Sryian civil war and says that the authority has been drawing up plans to ensure it is ready to offer help when the Government provides details on how and where refuges will be resettled.

Speaking at a meeting of the full Council Mr Pollard said it was vital that Cornwall provided the succour and support that those who are fleeing oppression and seeking freedom need.

“Cornwall has a proud record of being welcoming and inclusive and we will play our part in doing whatever we can to help these vulnerable people” he said.

“However, whilst harnessing public charity, we must understand that in the long term the biggest challenge that Cornwall will face is providing refugees that have been granted asylum status with access to quality housing and public services, which are already under considerable pressure. Also, we must not promise more than we can provide because that would not be fair on those who have been displaced.”

The council has been liaising with other local authorities and is ready to respond to specific requests from other areas of the country. It is also pressing officials for the details of any refugees seeking respite in Cornwall. Officers from a range of council departments, including housing, children’s and adult services, and benefits, are working with partners to ensure that support can be made available quickly when required.

The authority has set up a system to record offers of accommodation from local residents. This is not an official registration process but will be used to compile a list which agencies can use later if required.

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Joe currently works at HMS Raleigh where he is employed by Interserve. He previously served in the Royal Navy, initially as a Steward and then as a Royal Navy Careers Advisor.

On the day of his wing-walk Joe was supported by his four daughters, two of whom also work for Interserve, two son-in-laws and four grandchildren. A committed fundraiser, he used his once-in-a-lifetime experience to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Jo said: “I tend to choose a different charity every couple of years, although it normally is a children’s charity. I’ve not really got a connection with Great Ormond Street, but I know they do a fantastic job helping sick children and their families. I’m still to collect all my sponsorship money and donate myself, but at the moment it looks like I’m on course to raise about £1000, which is fantastic.”

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The £800 Kirsty raised through her sponsored sky dive will go towards services provided at the Torpoint & Rame Community Sports Centre, which is a vital resource in supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community.

YMCA Business Development Back down to Lead, Tony Fuqua, congratulated earth...Kirsty Kirsty on her brave venture, and after her sky dive said: “We are extremely proud of Kirsty, and extend a huge thank you to everyone who has supported her and the work of YMCA Plymouth in Torpoint.”

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A 63-year-old man from Torpoint has achieved his life-long ambition, standing over 500 feet above the ground to raise nearly £1000 for charity.

Joe Heppolette took part in a wing walk at the Chiltern Air Park, stepping onto a 1940s Boeing Stearman Biplane. With the aircraft being flown by a highly qualified pilot Joe completed a variety of flypasts and manoeuvres watched by his family on the ground. The highlight was a 500 feet dive followed by a zoom climb with a final ‘run and break’ before landing.

Joe was inspired to undertake his daring feat by photographs of the wing walk display teams from the 1920s and 30s.

He said: “I’ve always wanted to do a wing walk and had almost given up hope. I then came across the Wing Walk Display website and booked it straight away.

“It was a truly amazing experience and well worth doing. As soon as we’d landed I said to the pilot ‘let’s go again’.

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Latest from the Mayor’s Parlour New circular bus service to be launched in town next month

A Line Coaches have announced they will be launching a new Torpoint circular bus service on November 16. The service 33 will start at Penntorr Health Centre opposite HMS Raleigh at 0855hrs and continue along Trevol Road, serving Goad Avenue, Trevithick Avenue, Antony Road, Torpoint Ferry, Marine Drive and Carbiele Road.

The service will run half hourly until 1440 hrs. Single fares only, ENCTS cards can be used on the service. We do hope that this service will alleviate the problems that many of the people of Torpoint have encountered since the departure of First Bus and the relocation of the doctors’ surgery. As this service is a commercial one it has no subsidy from local councils. It is up to the people of Torpoint to patronise the local bus service and make use of A Line Coaches.

Vandalism

On Sunday September 13 the Public Toilets at the Lawn were vandalised. Toilet paper was set on fire and obscene graffiti was scribbled into the tiling. Also the toilet rolls in Antony Road are being stolen.

This is not the first time the toilets have been targeted. The skate park, children’s park and tennis courts at the Lawn over recent months have also suffered mindless vandalism.

PC Jonathan Williams of Torpoint Policing Team said: “I will patrol the area over the next few nights. If you are reading this and have personal knowledge of who is responsible but maybe reluctant to come direct to us please consider Crimestoppers by telephoning anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“Personally, I find it disheartening wanting to use the facilities (toilets and Play areas) in and around Torpoint to find them closed off or out of use. The council have spent a lot of money to allow the public to use these amenities. Benodet Park is a fine example.

“Let’s hope the council can keep them open for us all to enjoy.

Please continue to report any anti-social behaviour to us. Thank you for your co-operation “The council and police team are currently viewing CCTV pictures which will help identify offenders. If you have any information regarding the recent damage to the toilets please contact us on 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police. uk quoting CR/064212/15 or inform the Council Office on 01752 814165.

Torpoint Badminton Club

Torpoint Badminton Club is just starting the new season playing on a Wednesday evening at the Torpoint & Rame Sports Centre. They have a coaching session at the moment as well as a normal club night and would welcome any new players who would like to join us. They also play in the Plymouth & District Badminton league and need additional players for their teams.

Contact Mike (Chairman) on 01752 815340 or Chris (Secretary) on 01752 815292.

Mayor’s Diary

September 2: The Coppola School of Performing Arts Awards Presentation at the Lawn.

September 3: Sparrow Park to Fly The Red Ensign for Merchant Navy Day. September 9: Torpoint Nursery & Infants School to celebrate the Queen becoming the longest reigning monarch in British history.

September 12: The Carnival at the Cambridge Field. My thanks to everyone who helped for the day to go off so well and all the people who took part. Special thanks to The Torpoint Town Band, Andy Martin, Torpoint Rugby Club, Declan of Armada Electrical, Megan Devey, Carbeile Junior School Field Gun Crew, The Coppola School of Performing Arts, St John Ambulance and Lorna and Dave White of The Town Fryer who gave the carnival all their profits from the day assisted by Jenny and Steve Hughes.

September 13: Truro Cathedral - Commemoration Service for the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain.

September 18: Cornwall Historic Churches Trust, Kingsand to welcome two young chartered surveyors who had cycled the Cornish Coast road from Bude to Kingsand to raise money for the Trust. The charity has recently given a grant to St John’s Church.

September 19: Officially opened the newly refurbished lounge at the Torpoint & District Conservative & Unionist Club, Macey Street.

September 20: St Andrew’s Church Plymouth Commemoration Service for the 75th Anniversary of The Battle of Britain and the laying up of the Burma Star Association Standard.

Congratulations:

Joe Heppolette for flying over 500 feet above the ground during a wing walk and raising nearly £1000 for Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

Kirsty Flint Deputy Manager of the YMCA Sports Centre at Torpoint for her sky-dive which raised over £800 for the Torpoint Centre.

Paul and Helen Roper’s Sky-Dive was cancelled due to bad weather but will take to the skies on Friday October 9.

Memorial Weekend in Guernsey

As I finish this report Val and I will be off to Guernsey (at our own expense) to join the Guernsey Association of Royal Navy & Royal Marines for the HMS Charybdis and HMS Limbourne

Fun day is a big hit in St John

Villagers turned out in force to support the St John’s fun day, which was held to raise money for the village hall.

A fun time was had by all with various stalls and games, even archery. Judging took place in different categories of dogs with proud owners entering their pooches.

There was also a barbecue and cream teas available.

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Memorial Weekend. Also attending will be the Royal Marine Corps of Drums, Plymouth.

On Friday evening there will be a Naval Dinner at the Peninsular Hotel followed on Saturday with a social evening with members of the GARNRM members.

On Sunday afternoon we will attend the memorial service at the Le Foulon cemetery and lay a wreath, in memory of Frank Bradford who grew up and lived in Torpoint and lost his life on HMS Charybdis. Then on Sunday evening we will attend a concert by the Guernsey Brass Band at St James Hall, St Peter Port. HMS Charybdis was a Dido Class cruiser of the Royal Navy and served during the Second World War. Four hundred and sixty-nine men died when HMS Charybdis and HMS Limbourne were hit in October 1943 by German torpedo boats in the English Channel.

Twenty-one bodies later washed ashore in Guernsey and were buried with full military honours. Five survivors are among those attending events which include a church service, parade and concert.

David Amory, Guernsey’s president of the Royal Navy Association, said: “There are only nine survivors left worldwide and the youngest is 90 years old. One of the survivors told us he was in the water for four-and-a-half hours, soaked in oil. It took him six months to get the oil off his body.”

Services in Guernsey have been held every year since 1947, with the Island marking the 70th anniversary of the tragedy in 2013. An attempt to tow HMS Limbourne was unsuccessful and she was later sunk by torpedoes from HMS Talybont and gunfire from HMS Rocket.

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Torpoint Archives

New members are always welcome at Torpoint Archives, which grew out of two private collections started in the 1940s and 50s. By 1984 the whole collection was in the care of Pat and Freda Manning who privately rented premises from Torpoint Town Council to hold open sessions.

In 1993 they consulted other interested people in Torpoint with the aim of putting the collections into the public domain.

In 1994 Torpoint Archives was registered as a non-profit making Charity No.1043650 with a Constitution and Committee all run solely by dedicated volunteers. Its aim is to collect, catalogue and preserve the History of Torpoint. It is housed in the Council Offices for which we are grateful but it is run independently.

The area allocated to us was reduced following major refurbishing of the Council Offices in 2001-2.

Since that time it has not been possible to display artefacts unless used at outside presentations but pictorial displays prepared from the collection of 12,000 photographs are on show in the premises and often displayed at events around the town.

Biographical, social and details of locations are recorded in a database, to date approx. 150,000 entries. There are transcriptions of many churches and school registers.

Torpoint Archives has a unique set of information unavailable elsewhere and we are happy to undertake local family history or Torpoint research for a small donation to help with our overheads (suggested minimum £5, cheques made payable to ‘Torpoint Archives’.

The Archives are not on the Internet but have a courtesy connection to the Town Council Wi-Fi for computer system updates. We are careful not to contravene data protection laws by publishing facts about living people although all our information is collected from data in the public domain.

How to contact the Archives: - Torpoint Archives, Council Offices, 1-3 Buller Road, Tornpoint, PL11 2LD. During opening hours our mobile phone number is 07530976981 although the signal on the premises is not good!

The team of volunteers average fifty hours per week on the premises and at home. We are open to the public for three sessions per week: - Tuesdays 2pm to 4pm. Fridays 10am to 12 noon and 2pm to 4pm.

More detail about our organisation and the brief History of Torpoint can be viewed on Torpoint Town Council website www.torpointtowncouncil.gov.uk.

Forthcoming Diary Dates:

Sunday October 11 - Civic Parade Buller Road/ St James Church. Meet at 10.30am - Buller Road for parade to the service at St James Church 11am.

Friday October 16 -Torpoint & Rame Lions Club Senior Citizen Concert at the Council Chambers at 7pm.

Thursday October 22 - RBL Poppy Appeal Launch Concert at St James Church 7.30pm.

Friday October 30 - Torpoint and Eddystone Rotary Club Concert Guildhall Plymouth 7.30pm.

Saturday October 31 - Table Top Sale for Veterans with Dogs at the Council Chambers 10am Saturday November 7 - Table Top Sale raising funds for Shelterbox at the Council Chambers 10am Sunday November 8 - Remembrance Eliott Square parade forms up 10:30am in Albion Road.

Saturday November 28 - Christmas Lights Switch On Fore Street stalls from 4pm switch on at 6pm.

Friday December 18 - Joint Choir Christmas Concert St James Church 7.30pm.

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Boats brave the rain for annual Pirate Day Race

In heavy rain and little wind, stalwarts of Cawsand Bay Sailing Club held their annual Pirate Day Race to support the Royal Yachting Association’s ‘RYA Sailability’ programme to help disabled people try sailing.

In the rain before the boats took to the water, John Burgess, (second right, in wig and robe), judged the fancy dress entries, and proclaimed; Chris Slater (second left), the Adult Winner, and Bryony Pearton (far left), the Junior Winner, (Grandfather & Granddaughter). Azure Boyd (third left), was proclaimed to have the best decorated Pirate Boat.

The boats took to the water, and an hour later, the Race Winner was Noah Rees, with Mark Lentell second and Bryony Pearton in third place.

The picture was taken with club members seen sheltering in the Slater-Family Gazebo where hot drinks and refreshments were served.

Headteacher Elisabeth Carney-Haworth with the Mayor Mike Pearn and Mayoress Val Pearn joined by pupils Henry, Max and Pippy to raise the union flag. Mike also presented a picture of the Queen to the school Torpoint Nursery and Infant School held a ‘Royal Celebration’ on September 9 to mark the milestone of Her Majesty the Queen becoming a record breaker!

Queen Elizabeth II has been on the throne for 63 years - longer than any other reigning monarch in British history and to mark this special day all the children in the school aged from two to seven years participated in many activities.

The union flag was raised in the school playground whilst singing the National Anthem and a song written exclusively by the school about the Queen.

A royal tea party also took place with the children preparing their own food to eat and there was an opportunity to find out facts about other world record holders.

The school also sent a letter to the Queen congratulating her on her epic reign and letting her know how the school celebrated her special day!

Royal Celebration at Torpoint school

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Group winners...the Willy Wonkas Against the weather forecast Torpoint annual carnival was blessed with an afternoon of sunshine which added to the atmosphere to the entertainment which took place throughout, there were various charity and food stalls a bar, ice cream, bouncy castle and also the way ahead information area from the town council.

The afternoon’s entertainment started with a performance from the Torpoint Town Band then dancing by children of all age groups from the Coppola school of dance and drama which received very loud applause from all the proud parents.

This was followed by Carbeile Junior School field gun crew who showed their amazing skill by performing a mini field gun display. It was a real treat for spectators to see dedicated school children turning out in their free time to perform.

Fourteen year old Megan Devey then sang three beautiful songs, Warwick Avenue, Home and Turning Tables which silenced the spectators and she received a very warm applause.

Fancy dress was then the theme for young and Amey and Lilly winners of the under fives pairs old to be judged in the various categories which had the guest judges with a few hard decisions.

Torpoint born Captain Trevor Gulley and his wife Priscilla along with Lion President Steve Morris and wife Julie, town crier Clive O’Shaunessy and Consort wife Julie made up the judging panel all clipboards in hand made the final decisions.

Town Mayor Mike Pearn and his wife Val Torpoint Town Band commence proceedings were there throughout the proceedings. After the judging at 4pm the parade led by the ever smart Royal Marine Cadet band proceeded around the lined streets to eventually return to Cambridge field for the fancy dress prize presentation. Compere John Crago did a great job and managed to keep his voice till the end of proceedings.

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Torpoint Mosquito’s dinghy regatta is dominated by Tony Ayers and James Fortt

A pessimistic rainy weather forecast could have dampened spirits for Torpoint Mosquito’s 2015 dinghy regatta sponsored by GSR Chandlery but on the day, the sun shone, a useful breeze blew and everyone enjoyed an excellent day’s sailing.

In a departure from the usual courses, race one saw the crews race down the Hamoaze and up to Millbrook before returning via Ferry Mark. The runaway leader on the water was the twin-hulled Hurricane crewed by Matt Theobald and Carol Hammond with the Jolly Boat, crewed by Roger Holman Bruno Poet & Millie Poet (Feva) and Stefano Franzolini, coming in eight minutes behind to take first place on corrected times.

Jack Mann and Beth Cowd (Wanderer) took second with Mark Helyer (Vareo) taking third. The two Comets (the Duo crewed by William Shimell and the Versa crewed by George Dalley) finished less than a minute apart in eighth and ninth places with Bruno Poet and young Millie Poet (Feva) taking Some of the Regatta entrants and helpers in the sunshine

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In the absence of President Rosemary’ Slee, Sylvia White welcomed everyone to the September meeting. Members who helped at the Torpoint Carnival had a very successful day and Sylvia reported that the boat trip was a very good day out and was an excellent idea.

Several members enjoyed the trip to Calstock, admiring the wonderful views, the weather was very kind to us and we all enjoyed tea, cakes and sandwiches on the return journey. We have received a letter of thanks from Macmillan Nurses for the donation made at the summer supper evening at Rosemary’s. Sylvia was also very pleased to announce that Torpoint have won secondplace in the Goldsworthy Cup for our Programme and the award will be presented at the Annual Council Meeting in Truro next month where Rosemary, Sylvia and Sheila will be attending.

Sylvia then introduced our speaker for the evening, Wendy Pengelly from Crafthole, who gave us a brilliant insight into scrapbooking and papercrafts.

Wendy brought along several family and personal scrapbooks she had produced which provide a wonderful record of photographs, decoration and personal mementos and described how these could be kept and looked at for years to come.

In the digital age photographs seem to be disappearing so this was a wonderful way to keep them for future generations.

Wendy then gave us a ‘make and take’ item of a box in a bag and we all enjoyed making up a lovely little gift box.

Sandra Nicholson brought along a beautifully iced and decorated fruit cake she had made in celebration of both her 70th and the 100th Birthday of the WI, which members all enjoyed very much with their tea.

It was agreed that we would once again take part in the Christmas Tree Festival at St James Church and ideas for decorating the tree were requested. Sue Hale confirmed the Bowling evening at the end of October and is arranging outings for our Birthday dinner in November and a visit to see the Cotehele Christmas Garland.

Competition results:- Flower of the Month 1st Betty Tarrant, 2nd Sylvia Fraser, 3rd Enid Gaved. Letter ‘H’ 1st Cath Olufsen, 2nd Pat Duncan, 3rd Barbara Brimacombe.

Our next meeting ‘All Washed Up’ on marine plastic pollution will be held on Wednesday October 28 at St. James Church Hall at 7.30 pm and visitors are

very welcome.

President Rosemary Slee welcomed everyone to the August meeting and was pleased that several members from the Tuesday Craft Club which meets at St James’s Church Hall every Tuesday afternoon at 1.30pm were also able to attend.

The meeting began with Rosemary introducing Lorraine England who gave a most interesting talk and demonstration on the subject of felting. Lorraine explained that she had become interested in many crafts since retiring but had a special passion for felting, she was self taught and still learning in what proved to be quite a large subject.

She explained that felt had been in use for thousands of years both for clothing and artwork and ancient examples of this could be found in the Middle East, Asia and even Siberia. The Romans had used it for footwear and clothing because of its durability and warmth. Nowadays felt is used in industry especially for insulation purposes but it is also very popular for various types of craftwork.

Basically different types of wool are used in felting from fine to rougher grades; an example of fine wool could be from Merino sheep and a coarser wool from Icelandic sheep. Lorraine then gave a demonstration of Wet Felting and the ladies were able to see colourful wool being washed with olive oil soap and then rolled many times before turning into beautiful felt ready for craft work.

Lorraine also explained about needle felting which is where the wool is transformed into felt by friction with a special needle or several needles being put in and out of the wool until it turns into felt suitable to work with. Lorraine generously demonstrated her craft to each table of ladies and they were especially interested in her felt animals which included a cat, a rabbit, a cow, a beehive complete with bees and even Paddington Bear! Everyone was very impressed by the versatility of the craft and some of Lorraine’s examples of her work were passed around for all to see.

seventh, Derick Reynolds (Aero) sixth, Ronnie Carter (Laser) in fifth and Tony Ayers and James Fortt (2000) finishing fourth.

Unfortunately Geoff Hall (Solo) and Andy Allen (Vareo) could not join race two which saw a stronger breeze and a course up to the top of St John’s Lake. Again the catamaran crewed by Theobald and Hammond got round in an enviable time to take second place on corrected times with Tony Ayers and James Fortt (2000) taking first and Mark Helyer (Vareo) finishing third.

Had Helyer joined the fleet for the third race, he could well have been amongst the overall winners for a race around the usual marks of St John’s, West Mud and Ferry.

This saw Ayers and Fortt again take first place with Ronnie Carter (Laser) taking second and in an excellent showing for a crew that have not raced all season, Bruno Poet and daughter Millie (Feva), taking third.

The overall winners were presented with prizes by Geraldine Roberts and Ruby Pearce-Casey of regatta sponsors, GSR Chandlery.

The regatta trophy will be presented at the annual prize giving in November.

Overall results 1. Tony Ayers and James Fortt (2000) 2. Ronnie Carter (Laser) 3. Roger Holman and Stefano Franzolini (Jolly Boat) 4. Jack Mann and Beth Cowd (Wanderer).

In the second half of the meeting after the tea break Rosemary thanked the ladies who had attended or baked for the Lions Fair, fortunately the weather had been good and it was a very successful afternoon.

The trip on the Bodmin and Wenford Railway had also been a success despite the very wet weather, a coffee break in Bodmin town and the lunch at the Borough Arms near Boscarne Station was very enjoyable. Some ladies also went to the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Museum which is near Bodmin General Station, it was an extremely interesting museum and members wished they had had a bit more time to look around.

The delicious summer supper at Rosemary’s house was well attended and enjoyed by everyone. The raffle money taken there is going to the Macmillan nurses.

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‘What goes on in a man’s shed’ was the title of Dr Ian Royston’s talk and he wowed us with his ingenuity. Ian, who is a retired GP does voluntary work for the charity ‘Remap’ because he misses his patients.

Now his work involves modifying standard equipment for the disabled and he is back to meeting people again. Ian introduced us to examples of his work.

Many were alterations to walking frames such as fitting pull-off brakes, a tray or adding a cuff to stop a weak hand from slipping.

Then there were special one-offs: a chess-board with plastic cups for a man with cerebral palsy; a hydraulic stool for a one-legged organist to access the organ from his wheel-chair; special cot-sides for the bed of a man with dementia - and best of all - a walk-in coat held up with pegs and a release pull for a lady with frozen shoulders and a large dowager’s hump.

This Ian demonstrated to great applause. The vast majority of this work costs very little. It is a free service to users and referrals are welcome. Ian is happy to be contacted at 01872 863379 Earlier in the meeting we welcomed three visitors and one new member.

Birthday posies were presented to Di and Ann. Outings were discussed and reports given on the group anniversary river trip to Calstock and the St Germans WI celebration on the Centenary. Tea and cakes were provided and served by Sandra and Sarah. The next meeting is on Friday October 16 at 2.30 pm in the Institute when visitors are most welcome.

Regatta prize-winners with Ruby Pearce-Casey (GSR Chandlery)

Regatta overall winners Tony Ayers and James Fortt (2000)

Pensioners Voice enjoy a taste of France

September’s intended speaker let us down at the last moment, but a noble volunteer was found in Vivien Benjamin.

She explained that her talk about her travels in France was one which she had recently presented to the Blind Association, so there would be no visual illustrations, apart from her road-map.

However there were introductions to France through taste, scents and sounds, so that altogether the afternoon offered an entirely different experience.

We started with a clicking sound, but couldn’t guess the origin. It was the sound of a stork chatting to its neighbours, for Vivien had arrived in Alsace, where storks are so deemed to be lucky that the local inhabitants have built platforms on roofs and in trees to enable the storks to construct their untidy nests. Thoughtfully the citizens of one village had even built a larger platform to enable visitors to climb to get a better view of the birds in situ. We tasted the local finger biscuits which look like cigarettes.

Travelling through the French countryside at the van’s sedate pace of 55mph, they had time to appreciate the varying landscapes, and south of Paris they stopped to admire Chartres Cathedral, which houses the Camisa Santa, the robe supposedly worn by Mary when Jesus was born.

Vivien mentioned that France is dedicated to its public holidays. There were five in May, extremely inconvenient to travellers, as everything closes apart from bakers, florists and restaurants. Travelling on they saw an enormous concrete built Cross of Lorraine erected in memory of their local hero, General de Gaulle. Then south to the Rhine Valley with Alsace bounced from side to side between the French Vosges and the German Black Forest, famous for its gingerbread, which we tasted and enjoyed.

In one village there is still a night-watchman making his rounds with a lantern and a bell, and a song in Medieval French, taught to tourists to sing-along. Vivien’s husband Kevin had kindly made a recording but we weren’t tempted to join in!

Then on to Ardeche, barren and deserted, where the soil is too arid to grow wheat, (yet the vine flourishes) so the locals make flour from chestnuts. We tasted some of the local boiled sweets, scented with lemons, bergamot, lavender etc. Background noise from the cicadas was continuous and extremely loud on the recording. We tasted several different types of olives, and drank some Kir (blackcurrant liqueur with white wine). The whole area is studded with vineyards, as the locals say ‘alcohol doesn’t solve any problems, but nor does water or milk’ Vivien finished her talk with their arrival at Roscoff and the recorded sound of ’Minnadu Brakes’ She was thanked for her talk by the chairman, who said it was definitely different and extremely interesting , her audience being particularly grateful for the edible samples and the wine!

Earlier the meeting had been opened by the chairman with the usual hymn and prayer. The September coffee morning raised £219 which will go towards the Birthday Party on October 24. The next meeting will be on October 8, any one over the age of 50 would be most welcome.

Coppola students celebrate their exam successes Children from Torpoint and Millbrook have been celebrating their exam results in dance and musical Theatre.

Students of the Coppola School of Performing Arts have been working very hard over the past 12 months to achieve their grades with 98% of them receiving an 80% mark or above. (Examinations taken are with the IDTA an OFQUAL recognised awarding body.)

Thirty students passed Musical Theatre exams with honours with every one receiving a mark of 85% or above. The highest achieved were four senior students with 93%.

In the ballet and tap dance exams 41 students gained Merits and 31 students gained Distinctions receiving marks at 85% or above.

Along with the graded examinations Rosette awards were also achieved by 30 Students of 6 years and under. There were 17 Awards for ballet, five for tap and eight for gymnastics.

It’s a great way to start their 10th Anniversary year, as the school was first opened in October 2005 and the students have achieved so much in that time.

The school is having a 10 year Anniversary Show in October to celebrate.

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Making the most of September sun The last of the late summer sun has been enjoyed in the garden of The Old Vicarage Antony.

Meanwhile, Christmas plans in the Antony kitchen are well under way. The chef has her fruit soaking for the Christmas cake and the Christmas puddings. The homemade minced meat is already in the jars awaiting and the smell is delicious.

During September entertainment has continued with our usual Bingo, hair-do day and Janine with her clear and beautiful voice.

We also invited Bon Marche back with their racks of clothes for an afternoon of raucous laughter as residents and staff tried on and purchased clothes. Of course all this was accompanied with tea and cakes.

As we move into October The Old Vicarage Care Home has invited a new entertainer into their midst, Wendy - singing country music from the 50s and 60s, a vibrant female vocalist performing a most entertaining afternoon incorporating outstanding hits from some of the best and most memorable singers of all time.

During the lead up to Christmas the residents are looking forward to a trip to the local garden centre to see their lovely displays of Christmas decorations and that trip will of course include a cream tea.

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On the Beat News from the Neighbourhood Policing Team with Sergeant Angela Crow, Neighbourhood Team Leader PC Stuart Mills has joined the response team working from Torpoint to fill the vacancy left by PS Blinco’s recent promotion. That means that all response shifts are now covered 24/7 by staff based at Torpoint, with the usual support available from Liskeard, Saltash and Plymouth as required.

PCSO Stevens continues to be mentored by PCSO Down and they seem to be getting lots covered in Torpoint, Saltash and Plymouth. Watch out for regular tweets!

PC Williams continues to update the Torpoint Police Facebook page periodically so look out for his updates on there too.

For information from the Force, remember to check the Force website as well.

Summer drink drive 2015

Figures have been released for Devon and Cornwall Police’s summer drink driving campaign for 2015. Police officers administered a total of 788 breath tests of which 163 were positive, refused or failed to provide, equating to 20 per cent of the total. Last year the comparable figures were 776 breath tests with 132 positive, refused or failed to provide which equates to 17 per cent.

Examples which stood out during the campaign included a 37-yearold male driver who blew 143 at 8.50am on a Saturday morning and a 71-year-old male who blew 120 at 9.20am on a Tuesday morning.

There was a very slight increase in the number of positive, refused or failed to provide results this year. While we have undertaken a targeted campaign over the busy summer months drivers should be aware drink driving enforcement is something we do every day of the year.

Few people understand the full consequences of being caught

drink or drug driving. Many drivers are aware their judgment will be impaired but some still have utter disregard for the lives of others and dismiss the potentially lethal outcome.

The increased likelihood of involvement in a collision means a high risk of death or serious injury. Those convicted of drink driving can expect to be banned for at least 12 months, receive a fine of up to £5,000 and/or six months in prison. Collisions resulting in a fatality, where the driver is under the influence of alcohol, can carry a penalty of up to ten years in prison.

The simple message is DO NOT DRINK or DRUG DRIVE. IT IS NOT WORTH IT.

Monthly figures

The Control Room recorded 150 calls from the public in Torpoint and across the Rame Peninsula in August. Some of the calls which police attended included 12 domestic incidents, 17 incidents checking the welfare of individuals, seven people were reported missing and 29 incidents occurred on the highway.

Calls also included 30 incidents of anti-social behaviour reported across Torpoint and Rame. The majority of these continue to be neighbour disputes, noise, nuisance individuals and vehicles.

These calls also included the 38 crimes recorded as being committed across Torpoint and Rame Peninsula over this period.

Torpoint: 23 - 8 assaults (all categories including domestic incidents), 1 burglary dwelling, 1 burglary non dwelling, 4 thefts (all categories), 5 criminal damages, 1 arson, 1 indecent images offence, 1 communications offence and 1 animal-related offence.

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Police cadets Cop Car project update

In an effort to raise some funding for this continuing project, I managed to walk 97 miles along the West Highland Way – my feet are still protesting! A huge thanks to everybody who supported me.

I am delighted to report that my fundraising target was exceeded and £310 was pledged which will ensure that the Cop Car project can continue this year.

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Torpoint water-sports club fun weekend raises over £2,500 for local hospice Members of Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club were proud to raise well over £2,500 for St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth.

Most of the money was raised at a funfilled weekend at the club - which is based in Marine Drive, Torpoint - over the Bank Holiday with an assortment of events including indoor yacht racing, a fun onthe-water race between yachts, dinghies and windsurfers, a coffee morning, craft stalls, face painting, raffle, auction of donated items and live music from Gavin and Gordon. However special mention must go to Nicola Andrews who, during the weekend, presented a cheque for

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Nicola Andrews presents the cheque during the charity weekend in aid of St Luke’s over £947 pounds raised have beaten last year’s by a huge amount. I would by shaving her head like to thank Nicola and earlier in the year. all the members who Event organiser and supported the event with club social secretary help and donations.

Laurie Ingram said: “I am “We are particularly thrilled that our second grateful to all the local charity weekend for St businesses who donated Luke’s has been such a goods to the auction and success. to Gavin and Gordon for “Money is still trickling their generosity”. in but it’s clear that we

The Gospel and Ross Poldark It has been great to see the new adaption of Poldark on our screens recently. I am old enough to remember the first series. The new series was different, but very good and it showed off the beauty of the Cornish countryside. I have been considering Ross Poldark’s character and seeing parallels with Jesus and the Bible. Here are some of those thoughts: • Ross comes home to Cornwall after a long absence fighting in the war. He finds that his father has died, the family mine has been closed, the farm is dilapidated, the house resembles a slum and the lazy servants are asleep in his bed. Worst of all his one, true love Elizabeth is engaged to his cousin Frances.

Jesus came to his own and his own received him not. The creator and sustainer is not recognised by his own people. His own special people reject him. God who created a world filled with love, peace and harmony finds it all ruined by mankind turning their backs on God’s ways.

• Ross tidies the house, restores the farm, forgives the servants reopens the mine (for the benefit of the villagers so that they have money for food). He even works alongside them – gentry and ordinary villagers together bridging the class gap.

Jesus healed the sick and gave sight to the blind. He bridged the gap between God and man. “Yet to those who received Him to those who believed in His Name He gave the right to become children of God”.

• Ross helps Jimmy and Jenny, two very poor young people who have recently married. Jimmy has no job, so to earn money he has become a poacher. Ross tells him if he is caught poaching he will be in serious trouble. So Ross gives him a rundown cottage as a home and a job in the mine. But he still goes poaching and gets caught. At the court Ross, one of the gentry, stands up and pleads Jimmy’s case. It is unheard of the gentry to stand up for the poor! Jimmy’s sentence is less than the norm because of it, but he still is sentenced to two years in Bodmin Jail.

Jimmy is almost at the end of his sentence when yellow fever hits the area, the jail is infected and Jimmy is dying. Ross breaks him out of prison and tries in vain to save his life.

At least he is able to give Jimmy a decent burial on the cliffs overlooking the sea, which brings some comfort to Jenny.

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because he loved us. When we choose to disobey He still comes to our aid. Jesus pleads our case – He goes to jail for us and sets us free. We don’t deserve His help but He does it anyway because He loves you and me. The Bible says – “Though He was rich yet for our sakes he became poor. So that you through his poverty might become rich”.

• Although Ross has opened the mine, found a rich strain of copper and given the local villagers work, the local rich family, the Warleggans, control the price at which the copper ore is sold. Ross knows he has to do something or they will run him out of business. He starts a rival copper smelting company to break the hold of greedy men, so that the people will have jobs and money to buy food. In the end it all goes wrong and it looks like evil and greed have won again.

So often in life it looks as though God has lost – been “out foxed” by the devil. Jesus’ death on a cross looked like defeat but it became his greatest victory. “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? In all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

• Ross’s friend and fellow worker Matthew marries a woman from a travelling theatre. She is very attractive and is unfaithful to him. They argue and Matthew, being a very strong man, struggles with her and accidently breaks her neck. He is distraught and goes to

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Ross for help. Matthew will be sure to hang if he is caught. Ross hides him and eventually aids him to escape to France. Surely he has gone too far this time. What about the law of the land, what about justice?

Do we deserve God’s help? Do we deserve to go to heaven, a place free from sorrow, sadness and pain? What does God’s law say? Guilty! What does God’s justice say? Guilty! And yet Jesus stands in the dock for us, He pleads our case, He takes our punishment so that we might go free. The Bible says, “He was pierced for our wrong doing; He was crushed for our mistakes; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him”.

• Last but not least we can’t talk about the story of Poldark without mentioning Demelza. Ross rescues her and her dog when she is in a fight. She is dirty, in rags and unkempt. He gives her a home and a job and over a period of time she changes. He marries her and eventually falls in love with her. She is like a rough diamond filled with love, passion and rebellion but with a heart of gold. Cousin Francis, his wife Elizabeth and their son are struck down with yellow fever and in danger of death. Demelza makes the ultimate sacrifice. She leaves the safety of her own home to nurse them through the terrible sickness. They recover but Demelza and her daughter contract the fever. Ross and Demelza’s daughter dies. The ultimate sacrifice.

For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son so that whosoever believes on Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

Series 2 of Poldark is on the way and I look forward to that very much.

May you know God’s richest blessings.

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