Torpoint Advertiser October 2016

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Her parents Nicola and James Parkinson were advised that a special mobility rider called a Scooot could help Olivia to be more independent.

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With the Scooot costing hundreds of pounds Olivia’s mum and dad approached the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions Club to see if they could help.

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Sailing club event raises over £1,000 for St Luke’s Hospice A two day event at Torpoint Mosquito Sailing Club provided fun for all the family – and raised money for a good cause.

The organisers are celebrating after a recent event raised over £1,000 for local charity, St Luke’s Hospice.

Club members and friends of all ages joined in the fun over the weekend including a bumper raffle, indoor yacht racing, a coffee morning and craft fair, an on-the-water-race between yachts, dinghies and windsurfers and an evening of live music.

The club, which is based in Marine Drive Torpoint, has raised funds for St Luke’s at an annual event over the past few years. The organisers – Sue Griffiths and Jenny Roberts – were pleased with this year’s event.

Jenny said: “It’s been a

brilliant event and everyone has had a great time. I am thrilled that we have raised so much money for such a good cause.

The money is still coming in and so far we have reached £1,060 which is fantastic.

“I would really like to thank all the individuals and local businesses who helped and gave their time or goods to help raise funds. I was overwhelmed by the donations which ranged from runner beans to restaurant vouchers and made a smashing display as you can see from the photo!

“It’s impossible to thank everyone by name but special mention must go to Allan Glanville for comparing the race night, Shaun ‘Fletch’ Fletcher and Kevin Baker for the live music, Sainsburys for the coffee morning supplies and a lovely food hamper, and Kardkadia

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Visitors have a chance to enjoy boat tours of the dockyard waterfront and children to take part in a variety of naval-related activities.

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News from the Mayor’s Parlour At our September meeting I welcomed back the councillors from the summer recess, expecting that everyone is refreshed and raring to go as we endeavour to deliver some of the exciting and new challenges that face the council.

Since the last report it has been very quiet, the Mayoress Tina and I have attended the 100th Birthday of Hilda Merlane at Torcare Antony, a lovely lady who has a very active mind and could read better than me with no glasses at all!

On Sunday September 18 Tina and I attended the Battle of Britain Commemoration Service at The Minster Church of St Andrew in Plymouth.

We welcomed the new Commanding Officer at HMS Raleigh Captain Ellie Ablett and the new Commander Tony Williams, and hosted a small reception to greet them on Tuesday September 20 in the Council Chambers.

Sunday October 2 sees the HMS Raleigh Freedom of Torpoint Parade, which commences at 10.45am from the top of Antony Road heading to the Ferry Lanes for an inspection. This is a truly exciting event and members of the public are welcome to see this spectacular event.

The Christmas Lights switch on event is scheduled for Saturday November 26, stalls will be open from 4pm.

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She is married to Simon, a former Royal Navy Weapons Engineering Officer, who now runs his own outdoor sports coaching and guiding business.

Capt Bellfield has left HMS Raleigh after two years in Command, for a period of study at the Royal College of Defence Studies in London. He said: “My time in command of Raleigh has been richly rewarding, witnessing the passion of the staff, and the determination to succeed of the recruits and trainees across all the schools. We have passed high quality Officers and Ratings into the Fleet – the Royal Navy will be in good hands for the future.”

In 2017 the Naval Service will celebrate the centenary of the formation of the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS). It will also recognise the supporting role given by the WRNS to the Naval Service and acknowledge the transition made by women from the separate WRNS into the Royal Navy, demonstrating the way that the WRNS helped define the opportunities for women in today’s Service.

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Captain (Capt) Ellie Ablett has relieved Capt Rob Bellfield to become the first woman in Command of the Royal Navy’s largest training base in the South West.

Capt Ablett joined the Royal Navy in 1993, in the first wave of women to join a fully integrated service on the closure of the Women’s Royal Naval Service.

She comes to HMS Raleigh direct from an appointment in Whitehall as the Executive Assistant to the First Sea Lord.

Capt Ablett said: “I am humbled and delighted to have been selected to take Command of HMS Raleigh. Leading the team who are responsible for shaping the key ingredient for our Service’s future success – its people – is a real privilege. And to do that as the Royal Navy begins to grow for the first time in fifty years is particularly exciting.”

The daughter of an RAF Officer, Capt Ablett read History at Somerville College, Oxford, prior to joining the Royal Navy as a logistics officer. During her career she has served on six Royal Navy warships.

Her last appointment at sea was as Commander Logistics on board HMS Bulwark, which included a deployment East of Suez and high profile events to mark the 350th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Marines and the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

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Appeal for beach clean volunteers Surfers Against Sewage, in association with The Crown Estate and the Greggs Foundation, launch the sixth annual Autumn Beach Clean Series.

Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) are calling for 200 people, community groups, schools and local businesses across the UK to run their own beach cleans during the week of the October 24 to 30.

Together these inspiring beach clean series provide the coastal community with the opportunity to protect their favourite beaches and to join a growing national movement calling for dramatic action to halt the marine litter crisis.

Set to be the biggest Autumn Beach Clean Series ever, SAS expect over 4500 volunteers to join their local Lead Volunteer to sweep over 15 tonnes of marine litter from 200 beaches across the UK coastline.

Over 100 of last year’s Lead Volunteers have already registered their Autumn Beach Cleans, so those taking up the challenge will be joining a highly experienced volunteer army. To register your beach clean, or if you’d just like a little more information on what it takes to be a Lead Volunteer e-mail SAS :beachcleans@sas.org.uk or call 01872 553001.

Marine litter is perhaps the most significant threat to oceans today. It is an environmental problem on a global scale and adversely impacts wildlife, the

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Every stretch of coastline in every ocean is affected by marine litter, it is present through all layers of water, floating at the surface, suspended in the water and of course, washed up on beaches.

There may be around 5.25 trillion macro and microplastic pieces floating in the open ocean weighing up to 269,000 tonnes. Recent studies show that there are well over 3,000 items of litter on every kilometre of UK beaches.

Marine Litter is a man-made problem yet has detrimental impact on the environment and the wildlife that encounters it.

At least 267 different marine species have suffered as a consequence of contact with marine litter. There is no doubt that more must be done by each and every one of us and SAS intend to lead from the front.

Dom Ferris, SAS projects manager said: “Five incredible years of the Autumn Beach Clean Series has enabled almost 8,500 amazing volunteers to remove over 25 tonnes of marine litter from 333 of our precious beaches, often braving extremely challenging weather.

“Our incredible Lead Volunteers are the driving force behind this and we can’t wait to welcome even more of them to the SAS family in 2016!”

The Pirates of Cawsand are giving pirates a good name!

A few years ago, the Royal Yachting Association launched ‘Sailability’, an event to raise funds to help disabled, young and older, into sailing.

Cawsand Bay Sailing Club took up the challenge with an annual Pirate Race, and this year was the fourth such event. It is a condition of entry that sailors and boat are suitably ‘dressed’, with prizes for each.

An extra race fee, and especially the sale of refreshments on the beach by the Slater family all went towards the Sailability fund with £200 being donated from this year’s event, bringing the total raised over the years to nearly £1000.

The Best Dressed Pirate was won by Penny Knowles and Best Junior by Millie Poet. Best Dressed boat was won by the club’s Commodore, Mark Lentell.

The Pirate Race has always been a pursuit race. A RYA Handicap is applied to each make of boat, and taking the length of the race course, arithmetical differences calculated to the nearest second for each boat, so that the slowest boat starts first and the fastest boat last.

A touch of comedy is added to the race start, with a Le Mans-type run down the beach to their boat steadied in the water by a crew or friend.

No one argued with the club’s Race Officers for the day – Robin and Sally Davis are pictured in their scary costumes.

Of 14 boats racing the winner was Brian Jones in an RS Feva; second was Norman Bowes with his grandson Arthur Templeton-Ward in a Mirror and third were Ian Turpitt and Fleur Young in an RS 200.

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Remembering the summer highlights at Porte Rouge Summer is finally over and here at Porte Rouge we have been remembering the highlights...

We have said goodbye to Joe Parkin an Oakwood Court College student who left us this summer after 18 months.

Thank you Joe for all your hard work and for the lovely letter which you read out at your leaving party.

Not to be forgotten was the Porte Rouge Summer Fayre which raised over £135 for the Residents Amenities Fund.

As you can see it was well attended by our families, visitors and friends as well as our residents.

This year we included face painting (for adults and children) and an afternoon karaoke session which everyone joined in with.

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Centenarian Hilda enjoys her big day

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Celebrations were the order of the day at the Old Vicarage Care Home in Antony when resident Hilda Merlane reached her landmark 100th birthday.

It was an extremely busy day for Hilda with lots of gifts, flowers and visitors, including the Mayor of Torpoint John Crago and his wife Tina.

They presented Hilda with a bouquet after which John made a speech and proposed the toast for Hilda.

Hilda received a celebratory card from the Queen and as she opened and read the message - without glasses - she recalled that she was born during a time of severe food shortages and that she had been alive during two world wars.

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

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

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Smiles all round as Torpoint Community College students celebrate their GCSE results

Students celebrate their GCSE successes

Inspired students at Torpoint Community College have achieved outstanding results with a significant improvement in the number of students attaining GCSE grades including English and Mathematics.

Students at Torpoint have made above their expected progress where nearly 10% of students achieved an A* in their GCSEs. This significant improvement across the college is a reflection of both each and every inspired individual learner and the hard working members of staff.

The college is looking forward to welcoming a significant number of these students into the hugely successful Sixth Form at the college which again this year also celebrated excellent results and sees every student move successfully to their next steps.

At this early stage of examination analysis, with several results yet to come in and the array of changes to courses, examinations and GCSEs, nearly 60% of students gained a minimum of five or more GCSEs grades A* - C including English and Mathematics.

Some particular stars in terms of attainment this year included Tom Lancaster with two A*, six As, one B and one C; Ethan Hunt with two A*, three As, two Bs and one C; Matthew Clarke with two A*, four As and three Bs; Olivia Leeman with two A*, four As and three Bs; Sam Wainwright with two A*, two As, 4 Bs and two Cs; Mel Hart with 2 A* and seven Bs and Bryonny Pearton with one A*, three As, five Bs and one C. There are many other students who have made significant progress and the college congratulates all students for their outstanding achievement. The achievement of all individuals will be celebrated at a special awards ceremony in December when students collect their examination certificates.

The college is immensely proud to be a fully inclusive college and students on vocational programmes also did exceptionally well achieving distinctions and merits from their BTEC and ASDAN courses.

It was clear that the class of 2016 was a very special group and whilst students celebrated their achievements, individual subject areas celebrated student successes with above average pass rates in over 10 different curriculum areas.

Jeremy Plumb, deputy headteacher at the college said: “All the staff and governors at the college are extremely proud of our students’ achievements and are looking forward to supporting them over the next few years. Well done!”

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French visitors in memorable concert The Torpoint Lady Singers welcomed Gwen-Aod, a French nautical mixed choir from Benodet to perform a joint concert with them at St James Church, Torpoint, in September.

The choir dressed in their Breton nautical costumes, were 23 in number. With their musicians playing accordion, guitars, and whistle they performed a rousing programme of sea shanties written in many cases by Breton songwriters and brought a truly Gallic atmosphere to the church.

Torpoint Lady Singers continued the theme with songs from their repertoire featuring rivers and sea.

A memorable concert followed by a magnificent buffet and another sing-song.

Chris Trethewey, Torpoint Lady Singers thanked

Gwen-Aod for the joy and energy they brought to the afternoon and presented their President Joel Barbotein with a pennant and a picture of the Torpoint Ferry to take back across the channel with them.

She thanked the Vicar Rev Canon Lynn Parker for the use of the church and presented Chris Rankin from the Seafarers Link charity with a cheque for £472 raised through the event.

The day ended on a surprise invitation from GwenAod to cross the Channel to Benodet next year to perform with them. 2017 will be an extra special one now for the Torpoint Lady Singers as it is their 30th anniversary.

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Delighted to help Ol It’s time for the October Lions Corner piece already!

September was a relatively quiet month for us, just our monthly business meeting to discuss future fundraising events and appeals.

One appeal that touched us all was a contact from a mother of a lovely little girl Olivia Parkinson.

Nicola and James Parkinson from Millbrook contacted us and informed us that their daughter Olivia was born with Diplegic Cerebral Palsy so is unable to walk, sit or stand unaided.

Her parents noticed something was amiss when she was about eight months old because Olivia was rolling to one side and could not sit up. Her condition was diagnosed after a referral to a paediatrician.

Olivia needs constant physical support and her physiotherapist recommended to the family that a mobility rider (Scooot) could help little Olivia be more independent.

After a trial the Scooot proved very successful and enabled her to get around easier, but as always there was a cost involved.

Olivia’s mum Nicola then contacted our Lions club and Lion Steve Morris, Appeal Secretary, through a series of e-mails knowing we could help.

After putting this appeal to all members and agreed by everyone, the Scooot was purchased for Olivia by the club.

Steve, Lion President Andy Brownhill and Andy Campfield visited the family to present the Scooot.

Walking in and seeing this happy little girl we knew instantly how much this piece of equipment would help her.

It would mean she would also not rely so much on her big sister Amy to get the things she needed to play with.

Nicola said they could not thank the Lions Club enough. Olivia is a happy, clever little girl and this has allowed her to gain a huge amount of confidence as well as independence.

It was a real pleasure to help this family and Olivia to gain a more mobile situation. This is why we raise money and it is your donations that can make a big difference to someone needing that

Olivia with her big sister Amy extra help so a big Thank you.

We held a coffee morning recently at the Institute in Kingsand which is always a pleasure as we have a lovely following there with local people and visitors.

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livia and her family accompany teas or coffees were enjoyed by all.

The bric a brace table had a varied selection of items for sale at such reasonable prices, while the raffle had a really nice selection of prizes so it was worth purchasing a few tickets.

All in all a very pleasant morning, well done Julie and all helpers making it happen and raising some money, once again thank you for your support.

Future events now being organised are our annual New Year’s Day dip along with preparations for a certain fellow wearing a Red Suit and white beard who will be visiting us in a sleigh!

Details of these events will be available on our main Lions website. Sponsor forms will be available to download from there. The New Year’s Day dip always seem to attract so many entries as it blows away the cobwebs from the night before and is fun for all, also a great spectator event.

Individual and clubs are all welcome to take part, fancy dress judging always take place just before the dip and a parade through the two villages.

There will a separate evening for presentations of cups and trophies at some stage. Get your thinking caps on for your outfits. We look forward to seeing you there.

We still have wheelchairs for loan, so if you need a wheelchair loan please contact Lion Norman Nethercott on 01752 812567.

Norman does a great job keeping all the wheelchairs fully serviced, all we ask for is a donation on completion of the hire.

Also if you are in need of any help from us please contact Lion Steve Morris on 01752 816427 it is what we fundraise for.

Thank you once again for your support.

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By Reverend Canon Lynn Parker Rector of Torpoint, Sheviock, Antony and Maryfield

Bible Sunday

Bible Sunday was started by the Bible Society as an annual date in the church calendar when we celebrate the Bible’s message.

This year Bible Sunday will be officially celebrated on Sunday October 23, but in fact churches can celebrate bible Sunday on any Sunday.

What is important though is that we know the importance and relevance of what is written in the bible, because we live in a world where too many people don’t engage with the Bible.

In some parts of the world bibles are difficult to access or are simply unavailable. In this country, the Bible is readily available but has lost its significance and its value is unrecognised by millions.

For over 200 years the Bible Society has worked hard here at home and in key areas across the world to change this. They take the Bible and find ways to translate and distribute it, create digital formats, and help people relate to and make sense of it in their everyday lives.

They do everything they can to help individuals and communities to engage with the Bible because they believe that when they do, lives can change – for good.

The Bible can sometimes seem

overwhelming, boring or difficult, but here are a few basic tips that might help you understand it more.

1. Understand the historical context in which the Bible is written, even the newest bits are about 2,000 years old.

2. Don’t read passages entirely on their own, look at what comes before and after them, and you’ll get a much better sense of what’s going on and what it all has to say to you.

3. Read what’s actually there, not what you think might be there, this is particularly true for famous verses; we can think we know what it says and not actually read it.

4. Read the Bible with other people, and you’ll gain other people’s perspective on what they think the Bible says.

5. Don’t read the Bible from start to finish like a novel, because it isn’t one. Start with the bits that you can get on with.

6. Use an easy-to-read modern English translation.

7. And finally, don’t give up. The more you read it, the more you’ll get to grips with it. If you keep going you’ll learn to love it and understand it better, and soon you won’t be able to remember how you got by without it.

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

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Seven students from last year’s Key Stage 3 Ethics groups at Torpoint Community College have recently been presented with their prizes for coming runners up in the 2016 Bible Project. The competition involved writing as if they were imagining being present at an event in the life of Christ. There were entries from schools across the UK so it was a great achievement. Well done everyone!

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Kingsand Quilters held a cream tea and exhibition of work at the Community Hall, Kingsand. A total of £600 was raised and the money was divided between four local charities - The Rame Centre, Millbrook - £200; First Responders £200; The Community Hall - £100 and Maker with Rame Institute - £100. Moria Knaggs presented the cheques at the Quilters sewing group in the Institute on September 19.

Millbrook designer Helen Round launches new products Millbrook textile designer Helen Round has launched two new linen products and two new linen colours Hollyhock and Cornish Slate.

The Quayside Collection features Helen’s own design of a silvery shoal of fish, hand printed onto the new Cornish Slate Grey linen. The two new products in the collection include a large linen slouch bag with inside pocket and Aga tops made using heavy Italian towelling with handprinted linen tops.

Quayside will also be available on existing popular products, all on the new Cornish Slate Grey Linen: Cushions, Lamp Shades, Bread Bag, Tea Towel, Napkins and Placemats.

Quayside Collection is inspired by Cornish fishing heritage. Local villages were once the scene of a busy pilchard industry where fish were stored and preserved in ‘Pilchard Palaces’, the remains of which can be seen on the rocky shorelines near the Helen Round studio.

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Defence Minister meets Navy’s new recruits The Minister for Defence Veterans, Reserves and Personnel has been given a firsthand insight into naval training meeting recruits at HMS Raleigh.

Mark Lancaster MP paid an overnight visit to the Royal Navy training base as part of a wider visit to Royal Navy and Royal Marine establishments in the South West.

He met with a group of junior officers and also sat down with a class of trainees in the sixth week of their 10 week initial naval training course.

The Minister explained his role and also spoke of his background as a former soldier and current member of the Territorial Army, in which he serves in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He asked the trainees about their training and their reasons for joining the Service. Mr Lancaster also took questions from the recruits.

Among the class was the Minister’s namesake, Recruit Thomas Lancaster, who is training to be an engineer technician. The class leader for his group, Recruit Lancaster, who is not related to the Minister, said: “I think a lot of people had a great experience just being able to chat to the Minister and ask him whatever they liked.

To think he took time out from his schedule to come and meet us was really good.”

The Minister also met members of Crean Division, HMS Raleigh’s rehabilitation division, which provides care and a package of training to help recruits who have suffered an injury or illness return to full fitness.

Mr Lancaster asked the recruits about their daily routine and how

they maintained their focus and morale. Recruit Magen Spence said: “It was nice to know that he is in the military and understands what we’ve been going through having broken bones himself.”

Mark Lancaster was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defence Personnel and Veterans in May 2015. He is the MP for Milton Keynes North.

The Minister is responsible for personnel, reserves, veterans and service families in a range of areas from civilian and service personnel and policy to the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and defence estate.

During his time at Raleigh he also met with the local DIO representatives and contractor staff responsible for maintenance of the site.

The Minister arrived at HMS Raleigh by boat from the Naval Base after earlier spending time with the Royal Marines at the Commando Training Centre,

Above: The Minister chatting to recruits and (below) arriving by boat at Raleigh

Lympstone, where he joined the recruits for their 50-mile run across Dartmoor. He left HMS Raleigh for a visit to the Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton.

The Duke of Gloucester inspects the guard of honour

Royal visitors at Raleigh The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester have rounded off a day of engagements in Cornwall with a visit to HMS Raleigh.

During their time at the Royal Navy’s largest training base in the South West, the Duke of Gloucester was invited to inspect a guard of honour. The Royal couple also met with trainee sailors from Crean Division.

Named after Warrant Officer Tom Crean, an Antarctic explorer, who accompanied both Scott and Shackleton on their expeditions, the division provides care to recruits who have suffered injury or illness in training while they return to full fitness.

Recruit Adam George spoke with the Duke of Gloucester. Adam said: “I’ve joined as an aircrewman. The Duke asked me about my injury, my training and wished us all well. This was the first time I’d met any members of The

The Duchess of Gloucester, accompanied by Commander Tony Willams, of HMS Raleigh, chats to one of the recruits from Crean Division Royal family, so it was a bit exciting and they both were very pleasant.”

Coombe End Surgery, Cawsand Millbrook Surgery The Rame Group Practice has been given permission by NHS England to relocate its branch surgery from Coombe End, Cawsand to Millbrook Surgery.

Over the coming months the practice will be marketing Cawsand Surgery in readiness for the move to Millbrook.

Cawsand Surgery is currently open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 6.00pm. Our plan is that Millbrook Surgery will be open for these hours in due course.

There will be an interim period when a small number of clinics will be held at Cawsand instead of at Millbrook.

We are busy arranging IT and resolving logistical issues before we can open at Millbrook Surgery, so please keep an eye on the practice website and posters at the surgery for more information. It is anticipated that we will be open at Millbrook in early 2017.

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Festive delights at Heligan The Lost Gardens of Heligan have a range of festive treats lined up for the Christmas period including Christmas Lantern nights, Christmas Fair and a even visit from Father Christmas himself.

Heligan is inviting visitors to join in the Christmas spirit with free entrance to the magical LanternLit Gardens as part of their Christmas Evenings on December 5 and 19 between 5.30pm and 9pm.

They’re offering a 10% discount in the Heligan shop which will be brimming with Christmas inspiration and a wide range of locally produced items.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to tempt their taste buds in the Heligan kitchen with delicious seasonal treats from the Heligan Bakery, enjoy a mulled wine and soak up the Christmas atmosphere.

From December 1 to 24 visitors can write their wishes on a letter to Father Christmas and post it into The Lost Garden’s magical post box to be whisked away to the man himself!

The family friendly Heligan Christmas Fair will give visitors the perfect opportunity to get into the festive spirit and soak up the stunning surroundings as well

as find some unique Christmas gifts. With well over 70 stalls, there’s certainly plenty on offer including food and drink produce, crafts, jewellery, art and more. The Heligan Christmas Fair is open Saturday December 10 and Sunday December 11 from 10am to 4pm. The fair is free to members, £1 for local pass holders and £2 for everyone else - including garden entry.

Father Christmas is also back at The Lost Gardens of Heligan. This year he has even found time in his busy schedule to come and visit between 10am and 1pm on Christmas Eve morning.

Between 10am-4.30pm (December 17 to 23) visitors are invited to explore the Gardens and take part in a festive Trail before heading to the Head Gardener’s Office where they can meet Father Christmas by the fireside.

They will be greeted by elves and have the opportunity to share wishes with Father Christmas.

All children will be given a little traditional gift to take home.

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Service to commemorate brave young soldier who was killed 100 years ago

A commemorative service in memory of a brave young soldier from Torpoint who was killed in action 100 years ago is being held at the end of October.

Second Lieutenant Robert Bagster Wilson Vinter was just 20 years old when he was killed near Les Boeufs on October 31 1916.

He entered military service in February 1915 at the tender age of 19 and served in France with the 6th Worcestershire Regiment. He was awarded the Military Cross in July 1916 ‘for conspicuous gallantry during an attack on an enemy crater. He led his men to within 20 yards of the crater. Here the attack was held up by intense fire. But with half a dozen men he made good further ground and continued to bomb effectively.”

The commemorative service is being organised by the Torpoint Archives and will take place at St James Church at 3pm on Sunday October 30. Members of the Torpoint Royal British Legion, the Torpoint Archives and the local community will take part in the service, which also marks the Centenary Year of the Battle of the Somme.

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Fascinating talk about the man behind the Flying Doctors service The meeting held in the Community Hall, Kingsand, introducing doctors, nurses, dentists and so on. opened as usual at 2.30pm with a hymn and prayer.

Communication links were improved, transmitters Mention was then made of the previous meeting. sprang up across the arid desert bringing which was the annual summer garden party held radio signals which offered not only news and in July in the garden of Mr and Mrs Michael, the entertainment, but also the means of schooling for chairman. There had been no speaker, but no isolated children. silence as members conversed in the lovely garden By the time Dr Flynn died in 1951, even the centre in the bright, warm sunshine. of Australia was opening up to the outside world A ‘proper’ cream tea was served by the stalwart and now Alice Springs can boast using 67 aircraft to committee and a very pleasant, relaxed afternoon ferry 14,000 doctors and nurses to cope with some was enjoyed by the many members who 282,000 patients. The telephone attended. exchange at Alice Springs copes with September’s speaker needed no 62,000 connections. A monument introduction as we welcomed our has been erected to John Flynn in the treasurer, Mrs Sheila Newell, who gave centre of Australia to acknowledge with an excellent insight into life in Australia. gratitude his life’s work in bringing help Sheila visits her family ‘down under’ to the inhabitants of the Outback. quite frequently, so has more than a Sheila then mentioned that they had nodding acquaintance with that vast travelled for 1,449 miles on a straight continent. road, and that it was policy to fill up This time she spoke about travelling tanks and cans at every petrol station with her two grandsons: after flying into they met, rather than run dry. It was Melbourne they motored along the time for questions, and it seemed Southern Coast to Adelaide. She had that most of the members had, not brought with her two large maps. The questions, but interesting stories to older had belonged to her father some tell of experiences in visiting Australia John Flynn...founder of 50 years ago and in the more recent the Flying Doctor service themselves, or tales as told by friends. one, some urban development can be But ultimately the discussion brought seen along the coastal to a close by Mr. Michael, plains , but the centre of as he thanked Sheila for Australia is still a vast area her more than interesting of nothing, transversed talk. by pitifully few roads for Whilst tea and biscuits cars aren’t happy in desert were being served, we conditions. were reminded that the Farmsteads were few date of the Birthday Party and isolated and medical is now Saturday October help is unobtainable when 29. needed. Sheila then went The next meeting will on to describe the work of be on October 13 when the Flying Doctors under everyone over the age of the aegis of John Flynn. He 50 will be most welcome. had first attempted to bring The Royal Flying Doctor Service in action Betty Shimell who has his medical skills to the been our secretary for Outback before 1917, when the last eight years has his mode of transport was his three camels. decided to step down. Stephen Michael, chairman, But as air travel became more acceptable after the thanked Betty on behalf of our members for First World War, because of his determination and organising our speakers and reporting our meetings insistence that medical assistance should be offered in such detail and humour. even to the most isolated outposts, the Flying Doctor As Betty says, it’s not the 90 years it’s the ninety service was born. odd! We look forward to Betty continuing as a Alice Springs became the centre of operation, member for many years to come.

Local events for all ages in October Mount Edgcumbe

Enjoyable visit to Trematon Castle MAKER WITH RAME W.I.

As our President, Carole Amphlett was unwell the meeting was taken by Ann Helliwell, our Vice President.

Matters discussed were the Federation Christmas Lunch at Lanhydrock Hotel in December and next year’s Cornwall visit to Denman College in May. Birthday posies were given to Ann and Di. Last month was our garden meeting and we elected to visit Trematon Castle.

It was a beautiful afternoon and the gardens within the curtain wall were enchanting. Winding paths led to the orchard, swimming-pool, the ancient gatehouse and up to the Norman keep. It was here that Drake’s treasure was stored for safe keeping being taken to Queen Elizabeth 1 in London. Now it houses chickens.

The views from the house and keep were just glorious. We could gaze across to Saltash, far up the Tamar and across to Devonport. The view from the stables was pretty good, too - chairs, tables, tea and cake! We sat in the sun, ate and chatted and generally had a very happy afternoon.

www.mountedgcumbe.gov.uk 01752 822236 Oct 15 Beautiful Braided Necklace In this workshop you will be shown how to make wet felted beads and cords from which you can make your own bespoke pieces of jewellery.

Oct 16 Fabulous Felted Brooches In this workshop you will be shown how to create your own fabulous felted brooches using needle felting techniques.

Oct 30 Halloween Hunt Put on your most spooktacular costume and come and join in the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe scary event this Halloween. There will be a fancy dress competition for all ages - young and old held at 2pm in front the house, followed by a scary scavenger hunt down through the woods. £2.50 to take part, registration from 12 noon at the Belvedere room in the Barrow Centre. Prizes for the scariest costume.

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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cotehele 01579 351346 Oct 24 to 30 Freak Week at Cotehele Get ready for spooky trails, ghostly goodies and all sorts of eerie goings-on in the house, at the mill, in the restaurants and on the quay. A fun-packed freak week in the house, mill, restaurants and on the quay.

Oct 29 Fright Night In Cotehele House Explore the house in the dark and experience the spooky side of Cotehele. Wander around atmospheric Cotehele House by torchlight for this event suitable for children and families. It is essential that everyone in your group brings a torch please. Timed tickets will be issued on arrival.

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Your local building and gardening specialists

LOCAL & TRUSTED FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING AND HEATING REQUIREMENTS.

Full Design NEED A PLUMBER?

Does your boiler need replacing?

We can supply and fit an ‘A’-rated boiler for £999 (incl VAT) MIKE BURGESS 01579 347077 or 07773 334285

• Bathrooms • Landlord Gas Safety inspections • Gas servicing and maintenance Kitchenrisk Fitting Specialist • Legionella assessments Qualified Electrician PAT Testing

VAT FREE PLUMBER

T: 01752 815320

OFFERING OAP’s AND DISABLED 20% DISCOUNT UNTIL 2017

A friendly and professional service for all of your home improvement needs including:

Prompt, friendly & reliable. 30+ years experience.

Numerous references on request. 24/7 service.

Kitchen Fitting, Electrics, Plastering, Plumbing, Tiling and decorating, External Maintenance and landscaping, Kitchen Fitting Specialist Fencing, Guttering and fascia’s, Pressure Washing Qualified Electrician

Clive Gavin and Son Plumbing and Heating

01752 959236 - 07803 320 755

PAT Testing

Domestic & Commercial No job too All small.

Work Considered Please call for a free esti mate.

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DEREK SQUANCE

Phone: 01752 815320 Mob: 07939 850953 E-mail: alanbrisley@gmail.com

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Building Contractor

Interior & Exterior Painting, Roof repairs, Fencing, Guttering, Fascias and more!

Extensions ■ Garages ■ Brickwork Kitchen Fitting Specialist ■ Stonework.

Blockwork

Sweeping Plymouth & South East Cornwall

Tel 01752 814593 www.ashchimneysweep.co

Free Estimates

195164

All Types of Coal,Wood,Oil Fires and Stoves Swept, Wood & Multi Fuel Stove Maintenance Service, Full Public Liability Insured, Certificate Issued,

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NO JOB HAS EVER BEEN TOO SMALL

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parts and labour included For all your plumbing services call

• All plumbing

Ideal approved installer

www.peninsulaplumbing.co.uk 42 Marine Drive, Torpoint, Cornwall PL11 2EH Email: penplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

Bathroom & Kitchen Installation

• Powerflushing

Which trusted trader

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MIKE BURGESS

• Central heating

Gas safe registered

Photo: Fotolia © Igor Butseroga

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3 / 4 Bedrooms Penthouse apartment Sea and Coastal views Master Bedroom with En-suite

GUIDE PRICE

• PP Granted for Four Apartments • For Sale by Informal Tender • Closed Bid offers invited

• Balcony • 2 parking spaces • Communal Swimming pool, Tennis courts and Gardens

£335,000

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£200,000

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• Secluded setting • Detached two bedroom Annex • Established Vineyard • Large modern winery • Approximately 10 Acres • Large lake GUIDE PRICE

£1,350,000

• Breath taking countryside views • Semi-Detached • 4 Bedrooms • Master with En-suite OFFERS OVER

• DRONE PHOTOGRAPHY AVAILABLE

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• Beautifully presented • Recently fully renovated to a high standard • Studio apartment • Stunning Sea and

Sitting Room Large Conservatory 4 Parking spaces NO ONWARD CHAIN EPC E

£260,000

GUIDE PRICE

coastal views • Balcony • Communal swimming pool, Tennis courts and Gardens

£169,950

• QUALITY AGENT WITH A LONG STANDING PROVEN TRACK RECORD

s Kingsbridge 5 miles PROMAP SERVICE • EXPERIENCED STAFF lly 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 into the estuary. position affords outstanding views of the surrounding hills and village below. This picture perfect property with wonderfully• versatile in over 2.5 acres of • The PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY OUTaccommodation OF HOURSis set VIEWINGS dition with planning permission for conversion provide useful storage and potential, one of which could be joined to the main house by a glass atrium.

• PROFESSIONALLY PRINTED BROCHURES AND WINDOW CARDS • COMPETITIVE FEES! Kingsbridge Office

Compass Lettings

www.compasslettingsltd.co.uk MILLBROOK

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GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT WITH PRIVATE GARDENS

TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE

£525PCM

£560PCM

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Living Room and Separate Kitchen Two Bedrooms (One Double) Recently Redecorated UPVC Double Glazed Unfurnished AVAILABLE NOW

EPC ‘D’

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Short Let of 3 – 6 Months Open Plan Living Room / Kitchen Close to Kingsand Beach Character and Period Features Courtyard Patio Area Furnished Pets Considered

£650PCM

AVAILABLE NOW

EPC ‘E’

TORPOINT CRAFTHOLE KINGSAND PRICE REDUCTION miles maculate decorative condition occupying a particularly attractive position. In addition to the main house is a detached 2 bedroom self-contained cottage adjoining and above the double garage. des ancillary accommodation for visitors. All set in about 2 acres of beautiful gardens and paddocks within an enchanting partly wooded and blissfully peaceful valley on the fringe of Salcombe. perty with one footpath leading down to nearby North Sands beach.

1444 Salcombe Office

LARGE FAMILY HOME • • • • • • •

Two Reception Rooms Four Bedrooms + Loft Room Recently Redecorated UPVC Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Patio Rear Garden Garage with Utility

£800PCM

AVAILABLE NOW

THREE BEDROOM SEMI-DETACHED

GRADE II LISTED COTTAGE

£825PCM

£895PCM

• • • • • • • EPC ‘D’

Living Room with Log Burner Ground Floor Bathroom First Floor Shower Room Fitted Kitchen with Appliances UPVC Double Glazed Gas Central Heating Large Front Driveway & Rear Garden AVAILABLE NOV

EPC ‘F’

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King Street, Millbrook, PL10 1AP |

Two Reception Rooms Courtyard Garden Garage Pets Considered Unfurnished

£715 PCM

AVAILABLE OCT

EPC ‘D’

PENLEE POINT

THE OLD SIGNAL HOUSE • • • • • • •

Two Good Sized Double Bedrooms Living Room with Log Burner Separate Fitted Kitchen / Diner Recently Redecorated Close to Local Amenities & Beach Courtyard Garden Pets Considered AVAILABLE NOW

NEW INSTRUCTION

THREE BEDROOM TERRACE

TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE

Open-Plan Ground Floor Two Double Bedrooms Fitted Kitchen with Appliances Upstairs Bathroom Part UPVC Double Glazed Solid Fuel Fireplace Small rear garden accessed via steps AVAILABLE NOW

TORPOINT

KINGSAND

EPC ‘G’

01752 829000

Three Double Bedrooms Two Bathrooms Utility / Wet Room Open Plan Living Room with Sea Views Modern Fitted Kitchen Multi Fuel Burner Balcony & Roof Terrace

£1300PCM

AVAILABLE NOW

EPC ‘D’