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Millbrook sailor Noah is world youth champion A 16-year-old sailor from Millbrook beat competitors from all over the world to become the RS Aero 7 World Youth Champion. Noah Rees, who is a member of Torpoint Mosquito won the title after competing recently in the Rooster RS Aero World Championships held in Carnac, France. The five day event saw Noah compete in 12 races against competitors far older and more experienced than him and from all over the world including Australia, USA and Europe. He came 20th overall out of 62 entrants, achieving tenth place in his second race and wresting the youth title (under 19) from Yannick Gloster from Santa Barbara, California, USA. Noah is now looking forward to taking part in the RS Aero Youth Nationals at Burghfield, Berkshire and then the Nationals at Hayling Island.

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Volunteers at work on Antony Road continued from front page pavement along the length of Salamanca Street. They also collected a large amount of rubbish and cut the grass. St James’ Church. The Brownies and Guides cleared the car park and fence of weeds and rubbish. Rowe Street Park. Seven talented pupils from Torpoint Community College repaired the tiles, the bench and painted a colourful and imaginative mural in, what is said to be England’s smallest park. The mural, in particular, has garnered much admiration and brightened this drab corner of our town. Antony Road Path. This path has, for many years, been overgrown becoming an eyesore on the approach to our town, and dangerous for both walkers and runners. This task is quite an undertaking, to say the least. So far, almost three dozen volunteers have worked to clear the path. Much praise has been received and it is welcome, but what is really needed is more volunteers. The next dates are September 17, October 15 and November 19. Rob said: “Thank you to the volunteers, to the lady who left cookies for us on Sunday and the young lady and her mother who brought us ice-lollies in June; these are example of how you can support volunteers, if you are unable to work yourself. “Something really great is beginning. Volunteers of all ages, children, young people and adults, are working together to improve our town. I know some say, that doing this work lets Cornwall Council ‘off the hook’. “However, this is our town, our place and we should take control of what happens here. We, townsfolk, know what needs to be done, and together we can achieve it. So, if you are reading this and you are not involved, think about what you can do for your town. Action, not words!” Rob can be contacted on 07861 250682 or via e-mail at rdwhite@homecall.co.uk

Gig rowing regattas are coming thick and fast at the moment and Rame Gig Club’s younger rowers are making their mark out on the circuit. The Under 16s took top honours at Mount’s Bay in July with the Under 14s claiming second place in their race. Rame held their own annual Regatta at Cawsand on July 22. Although the weather was not very favourable, for the most part, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the rowers. Gig rowing is a water sport after all! The Under 16s again put in an incredible performance, with a nail biting finish, claiming second place in their race. The Under 14s had an amazing win on the eve of the Under 14s championships, at Hayle. At the other end of the age scale Rame put two crews into the Men’s Vets race (40+ age group). It became a bit of an in-house battle and it wasn’t until the race finished that the winners out of the two Rame crews were in fact the Supervet age 50+ team. The day, as with other years, was run with military precision. The chair and the committee would like to thank everyone who helped in any way to make the whole event another success. It could not happen without the community pulling together. So once

again grateful thanks to you all. Congratulations to Tracey and Matt, on their marriage. It was lovely of them to join in the evening at the gig club so we could all celebrate with them. The day after the Cawsand Regatta the Under 14s travelled to Hayle for the Under 14s Championships. This was an absolutely amazing day for this crew of youngsters. They won all of their heats and then went on to not only win the final to become overall champions but had the fastest time of the day and won the’Ted Grundy’ award as well. The youngsters were brilliant but it has to be said that Richard Dorrington was awesome. Whilst cheering the youngsters on and running along the river bank he actually commandeered a lady’s bicycle as he was struggling to run, video and cheer the youngsters on. NOVICE ROWING Please remember, if you would like to try gig rowing then please contact Wendy: websiteadmin@ramegigclub. com to book your place. There are sessions at 5.30pm and 6.30pm £3 per session. PRESENTATION EVENING FOR MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS This will be held at Kingsand Community Hall on October 21 at 7pm. See club web page for more details.

New jobs created as Peninsula Trust starts new project Four new jobs have been created for local people in Millbrook following the start of a project to build new work units in the area. The Peninsula Trust team will oversee the project through to completion, as well as provide business advice, office services and community support to the work unit tenants and local businesses. The potential behind the investment will be to make these jobs genuinely self-sustaining with a view to providing a permanent business service for the area. Funding has come through the Coastal Communities Fund (CCF), aimed at encouraging the economic development of UK coastal communities to create sustainable growth and jobs. With planning already approved and the first site management happening right now on ground behind the Rame Centre, the aim is to complete the six 20 sq m work units within the next 12 months. Simon Ryan, project manager said: “We are delighted that this major project is now underway, and very pleased to have provided four new jobs in the area. We are genuinely excited about the work units and the positive impact they will have on many local entrepreneurs and budding small businesses”. In addition to the work units, negotiations have started with Cornwall Council and the Parish Council to create a new pathway connecting West Street car park to the Tanyard via the work units courtyard. A garden and possible seating area facing the finished units will complete the build, which aims to be as environmentally positive as possible. The funding also stretches to include the refurbishment of the training room facilities inside The Rame Centre. The Peninsula Trust is a fully independent and self-supporting Community Benefit Society, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority in February 2014. The Trust is owned by its members, established with the primary purpose of providing help and support to those in need in the local community. Its base is the Rame Centre at 3 West Street in Millbrook. The Rame Centre was purchased through the Trust

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Raleigh offers valuable work experience to young people Four groups of students from Devon, Cornwall and further afield have been given an insight into life in the Royal Navy during visits to HMS Raleigh. Students on work-experience, others taking part in an enrichment week and under-graduates who signed up to a leadership programme with the Royal Navy, have all recently spent time at HMS Raleigh. In total 32 students from schools in Plymouth, Cornwall, Somerset and the Midlands were given the chance to undertake elements of the initial naval training course for recruits. During the week-long work experience programme they were taught how to march and underwent physical training sessions. Highlights of the week also included a tour of the Training Ship Brecon, the decommissioned minesweeper used for training, an opportunity to get out on the river in small boats and a visit to HMS Courgeous in Devonport Naval Base. Jack Wheeler was among a number of students from Looe Community College who applied to do their work experience at HMS Raleigh. He said: “I wanted to see what the Navy was all about. I was surprised to see how organised the recruits have to be. I’d like to be an Air Engineering Technician.” The week-long programme has also been designed to show the students the diverse range of training carried out at HMS Raleigh. They have spent time at the Royal Navy Submarine School and worked with the chefs instructors at the Defence Maritime Logistics School.

In addition HMS Raleigh has welcomed 16 students from Stoke Damerel Community College who were taking part in their curriculum enhancement week. The group, aged between 11 and 16 years, had all shown an interest in joining the Armed Forces. Their day of activities included a look around the Royal Navy Submarine School and an opportunity to take part in some knot-tying lessons in the Seamanship School. Sam Payne, a member of staff at Stoke Damerel Community College, said: “All the students who took part in the HMS Raleigh visit had expressed an interest in a career in the Armed Forces. Our visit was very informative with many students asking questions. Staff and students agreed it was a fantastic day.” Finally 12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students who are taking part in the six-week summer internship run by the Royal Navy, have spent their fifth week in the South West, based at HMS Raleigh. During the week they have taken part in core physical training with a stretcher run and assault course, spent a day at the Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose as well as visiting ships and submarines at Devonport Naval Base. The ULP gives STEM students, at all levels, an indepth understanding of the leadership skills required for an engineering career in the Royal Navy – and how these skills give young people the edge in industry.

Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lion’s own town crier, Clive O’Shaughnessy has been out and about supporting local charities at various events in the area. Clive and his wife Julie are keen supporters of the local Lions and various local charities working tirelessly to raise funds. It started with the Classic Car Show at Mount Edgcumbe where Lion Clive not only opened the show but along with his wife, shook a bucket at the gate to raise funds for Cornwall Hospice Care and Friends of Mount Edgcumbe. Next on his list of good causes to support was the Oncology Unit at Derriford Hospital, another wonderful cause which has been supported by the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions in recent months. Lion Clive gave a ‘shout out’ and an informal talk about town crying at a cream tea held in aid of a new piece of equipment at Derriford Hospital. The new equipment will enable specific parts of cancer cells to be tested allowing for early identification of the most effective drugs for individual patients. The cream tea raised over £500 for this excellent cause. If all this was not enough, Lion Clive then opened the Cremyll Dog Show raising money for Woodside Animal Shelter. Pheww Clive! Take a break!

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What are Lions? Who are Lions? What do they do? Well, these are questions that you may want answers to. Lions Clubs International is the largest Service Club in the world! It has more than 1.35 million members, 46,000 clubs in 207 countries. Since 1917, Lions clubs have helped the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities. Quite simply, Lions raise money in their local community to help good causes, and 95% of all monies raised help people in the local community and the remaining 5% help people from further afield. The Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions Club raise money through the organisation of events such as the Family Walk at Mount Edgcumbe. The monies raised from such events are then ploughed back into the local community to support local causes in the area. It could be a local nursery in need of more play equipment or a local child in need of a specialised wheelchair. Quite simply, Lions raise money to help local worthwhile causes. Who are we? We are just ordinary people who live in Torpoint and local villages. We come from a range of backgrounds, many of us have jobs,

some don’t and others are retired. Our common aim is just to give a little help to others in our community. Who are we NOT? We are not superheroes, saints or even stuffy dogooders, and we don’t roar! “We are just a bunch of people who come together once a month in order to put our heads together to try to think of ways to raise some money to help those who really need it. If we have a drink and a laugh, and make friends on the way, then it is a win-win situation,” said Lion Gail Kelleher. If you are interested in having a chat about becoming a member, give Clive a ring on 01752 823635.

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Coffee Morning Saturday September 16. Why don’t you come along for a cuppa at the Institute at Kingsand? Everybody is welcome! Senior Citizens’ Concert Saturday October 21. In need of some fun? A senior citizens’ concert will be held in Torpoint at the Council Chambers. Further details will be released nearer the time. Christmas Festivities. The Santa sleigh will be undergoing a spruce up by Santa’s ‘elves’ in readiness for the Lions annual Christmas fundraising event as Rudolph pulls Santa around the streets of Torpoint and surrounding villages. More details to follow. Christmas at Mount Edgcumbe Saturday and Sunday December 9 and 10. Once again, the Lions will make arrangements for Santa and his elves to be available for children and adults alike at the Christmas fair at Mount Edgcumbe. Future Event Saturday February 3 2018 Looking ahead, the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions will be holding their Charter dinner at the Council Chambers in Torpoint to recognise and celebrate the fundraising efforts made by its members.

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‘Inspired optimistic learners’ from Torpoint Community College celebrate outstanding A Level results Staff at Torpoint Community College have congratulated students on their success with the new style A Levels. The new style courses are significantly more challenging and involve a totally different style of learning for students who were used to the modular style. There were some superb achievements with a higher than normal number of students applying for University. Nearly 70 per cent of the year group applied for university with most achieving their first choice places. Close to 20 per cent of those who applied for university will be attending prestigious Russell Group Universities in September. Early indications suggest the college is doing better than last year overall and is likely to be in line or better than national averages with many individuals doing exceptionally well. Apprenticeships were popular this year with a significant number of students hedging their bets and applying for both university and an apprenticeship. Nearly all of those who applied for university have achieved their preferred choice. Students who did exceptionally well included Jon Paul Gill who achieved an A* in Maths and As in Physics and English Language. He will be studying Mathematics at Cardiff University. Another student who did exceptionally well was Will Allen who was studying four A Levels and achieved A* in Art and Design, an A in Maths and a B and C in Computing and Physics. Will is going to fulfil his ambition to become an architect and will study at the top place in the country for architecture, Bath University. A particular well done goes to the Torpoint Art & Design students who

have done exceptionally well. In a group of just seven students there were four A* and As and all achieved or exceeded their targets. Congratulations to all of the artists, they were an amazing bunch. James Fortt studied four A Levels and achieved Bs in all of them. He will be going to Bristol to study Computing. Alex Watkins achieved an A and two Bs and will be studying Mathematics at Exeter University. Many students reached or exceeded their targets and should be incredibly proud of what they have achieved, especially those who worked so hard to improve grades from their AS outcomes. As students were studying the new style A Levels, this year was always going to be unpredictable, but the hard work has paid off and staff couldn’t be happier. It also needs to be mentioned that the Year 12 students also did very well, in particular Sam Wainwright and Tom Lancaster. They achieved all As in all four of their subjects! This bodes very well for next year and their hard work has paid dividends. Head of Sixth Form, Becky Lear said: “Once again I feel exceptionally proud to be part of such an amazing Sixth Form with such wonderful students and staff. “We are the smallest sixth form in Cornwall, and yet our students are ready and willing to take their places on the world stage and they are confident to stand head and shoulders with the best. “Best of luck to the next generation of lawyers, scientists, politicians, physiotherapists, nurses and so much more. The college and staff would like to thank each student for working so hard and the Leadership Team would like to thank each member of staff for going the extra mile to support our fantastic students.”

Cornish documentary ’Last At he moment the nearest Fisherman’ has won a second honour: equipment is in Bristol, so patients The Kodak Award at the Anchorage from the depths of Cornwall face a Film Festival. This follows the Ocean 400-mile round trip. Culture Award at the San Francisco The film has been shown at International Film festival in April. Plymouth Film Theatre, but at last is The continuing success of the to be screened in Kingsand - at the film, which used songs by the Rame Community Hall on September 9, at Peninsula Male Voice Choir as the 6pm and 8pm where the Minnadhu CD soundtrack, is helping promote the (£6) will also be available. Tickets (£5) choir and a spin-off is that thousands are available at Kingsand Village Store. of pounds are being raised for lifeThe choir’s other charity work saving oncology equipment at Derriford continues apace. Sixteen of their Hospital. number joined members of 11 East The soundtrack CD, Minnadhu Cornwall choirs at a concert in Saltash Breaks, has sold out and been re-cut Methodist Church which raised £1600 several times, boosting the choir’s local for the Coverack Appeal. They have impact and concert audiences. now been asked by the Royal Hospital Their latest charity target was to Cornwall to participate in a 24-hour raise £2000 for molecular diagnostic ‘Singathon’ on October 13 and 14 in kit by Christmas, but has already been Truro - an attempt to raise £24,000 for surpassed. their Birth and Baby Appeal. The two most successful concerts And Rame Peninsula Beach Care they have ever staged in their have given the choir a huge vote of community, outdoor gigs in Kingsand thanks for donating the proceeds of and Cawsand in July and August, were their Millbrook concert to them. It boosted by was used generous to buy an donations all-weather and had gazebo. raised After a £2290, by series of mid August, weddings, with several RPMVC’s other next events still concert is to come. at Maker Among the Church on donations September was one 16 (7.30pm) brokered by A scene from ‘Last Fisherman’ with two the star of ladies’ choirs: Last Fisherman, Malcolm Baker. Ilminster Belles and Keltique Singers. The film tells how a group of The choir rehearses weekly on disadvantaged youngsters from around Wednesdays at 7.30pm in Kingsand Europe undertook a project to restore Community Hall where new members an old boat with him. Over the past and visitors are always welcome. winter, an Austrian group renovated They’d also be pleased to see them another boat. It was auctioned for when their folkies, 60s rock, and charity, raising £700, which Malcolm shanty ensemble meets afterwards in immediately donated to the choir’s Kingsand’s Halfway House. For more Derriford Oncology appeal. information visit www.rpmvc.org.uk

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Events, the performers, representatives from the participating I would also like to say thank you in my absence, to the Deputy schools, stall holders and benefactors, you all helped to make this Mayor Councillor Mrs Chris Goodman for attending and opening community event possible. Who says nothing ever happens in the Lions Annual Summer Fair in July and going on afterwards Torpoint! to present the achievement awards to the young people at The With regret I report that there have been several cases of fly tipping Coppola School of Performing Arts. I understand a fantastic time recent reported to Cornwall Council. This is detrimental to the was had by all. environment and is also a potential health and safety risk. So what Two activations of the Buller Road Defibrillator were made this can we all do to help fix this? The following REPORT IT page on the week and we should all be proud that two lives were possibly saved Cornwall Council website enables direct reporting of a variety of due to our foresight of having them in the town, and placed in key issue, www.cornwall.gov.uk/report-it including fly tipping, illegal locations. dumping and road issues. Bulky waste collections can be made I can report that the hardworking and committed Neighbourhood for a minimal charge by contacting Cornwall Council on 0300 1234 Development Plan Steering Group have produced the draft 100. Our Cornwall Councillors John Crago (West Division) and Gary Neighbourhood Development Plan for the town that has been Davis (East Division) have started a drop in ‘surgery’ held on the adopted by the Town Council and has now been submitted to first Saturday of every month, in the Torpoint Library from 10am to Cornwall Council for the Strategic and Environmental Assessment 12 noon. Please feel free to drop in (SEA) screening process. and speak to our County Councillors This important document sets It is with sadness that I report the news of the passing on matters they may be able to the framework for future town of our former Council colleague John ‘Jan’ Creek. Jan was assist with. development and sits within the a member of the Town Council until very recently and a Recent events attended include: wider Cornwall Council Local Plan. June 21 - Maureen and I My congratulations to all concerned. stalwart of several organisations in the town. Jan will be attended Military Kids Club Heroes With fiscal constraints from Cornwall sadly missed by all concerned and our condolences to Ambassadors Awards Evening still impacting on the town, the Town Maddie and family. held at the Church of St Nicholas in Council is still actively pursuing HMS Drake. It was pleasing to see devolution of the parks and other the young people coming together services to the Town Council for local representing their various clubs and receiving recognition for management. achievements gained throughout the year. The Town Council are acutely aware of issues within the parks It was a thrill to see both Carbeile and Torpoint Nursery and and as part of this work is to improve the welcoming aesthetics at Infant Schools in attendance with their standards proudly displayed. Sparrow Park that the Town Council currently controls. Also well done to Harry, award for most committed member, for The Council intend to spruce up the area with colourful plants all his appearances with the standard. to make the entrance to the commercial hub and ferry terminal as June 24 - Maureen and I attended the Plymouth Armed Forces inviting as possible. Day, and I had the honour of laying a wreath at the RAF and Allied I can also report that the Torpoint Town Partnerships in Air Forces Memorial Service, Plymouth Hoe on behalf of the town. conjunction with the Town Council are opening the tea hut in the A hasty retreat was then made back to Torpoint, where Maureen Town Council run Benodet Park for an experimental period to serve and I had the privilege of opening the Torpoint Feel Good Festival. teas, coffees and other drinks. What a spectacular event, the whole day could not have been I wish the team well and congratulate them on this initiative. The better, and even the weather was kind to us. Once again I would Council are also reviewing other assets within the town to ensure personally like to say Thank You to all involved in making the finances are available to improve and or replace them. occasion such a success. I would like to thank the residents for assisting us with the Adela July 6 - I attended the opening evening of TS Ramehead Sea Road survey that was completed by around 200 residents. I can Cadets, HMS Raleigh, which was a thank you to benefactors from report that the consensus was that the majority were in favour of over the years in making the unit possible. The refreshments laid on retaining vehicular access and wished to see it re-surfaced to some were spectacular, and most of us left with a doggy bag. extent. I also presented the Mayor’s Cadet Sash, to Able Cadet Chris Now that Cornwall Council have become involved in this process Hancock whom I’m sure will make the position proud. I am looking forward to seeing some results. Talking of roads and July 9 - I attended the Sea Sunday Service held at The Minster pavements, I have noticed that the weeds are actively growing Church of St Andrew Plymouth. The service is held each year to around the town as a result of a very good growing season. remember brave and dedicated men and women who we rely on to The officers have asked the contractors to bring forward the keep our global economy afloat. second herbicide spray to August from the scheduled September And this year’s service certainly reflected that. application. I will, with officer support, be asking the council to make July 10 - Maureen and I attended the Inauguration of the Mayor budget provision for three sprays in the 2018-19 financial year. of Saltash, Councillor Jean Dent. Jean unfortunately tripped and Finally just a reminder that my Civic Parade and Service is on fractured her elbow on the morning of the event, but bravely made Sunday September 10 this year and look forward to seeing many of an appearance with her arm in a sling, and was still able to toss you there.

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The festival is a winter event for Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula taking place on November 25. Organisers would still like to hear from local artists, furniture makers, photographers, pottery makers, in fact anyone who loves to create and would like a chance to exhibit their work in a small exhibition that will be part of the Festival. The festival is an event for those people who would not normally show their work, to share and enjoy creativity in all its forms. Organisers are also looking for acoustic musicians, singers and performers who would like to get involved. In the first instance please e-mail Torpointartsfestival@gmail.com with an idea of what you would like to contribute.

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Torpoint Community College girls net success in first competitive season A group of girls from Torpoint Community College have enjoyed success in their first season of competitive netball in the Plymouth and District Junior Netball League. The under 14s and under 15s teams had a lot of support from friends and family to get set up including a generous £500 sponsorship from Plymouth Citybus for new kits. Torpoint Citybus Stars under 15s won the Plymouth and District Junior Netball League championship plate and the under 14s team, Torpoint Citybus Rockets, were chosen to compete for the Cup in their Division. They also received runner up player’s certificates in both divisions. Jessica Mason won the under 15s category and Imogen Crawford the under 14s – a great achievement as there were over 100 players in each division.

Teacher Michelle Maunder said she was happy about the amount of sponsors they got: “We are extremely thankful to our sponsors for this season where we could purchase netball dresses and balls so that the girls could take part in the matches feeling like a proper team. “It is great to see so many girls taking part and enjoying netball across the region. We’ve now increased the club with girls taking part from age 1016. This means that next season they will be entering an under 13’s, under 15’s and under 16’s team all from the Torpoint and Rame area.” Mark Collins, head of commercial and marketing, Plymouth Citybus said: “We’re committed to making a difference in the community and we’re really pleased the two teams enjoyed so much success in their first competitive seasons.”

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Villagers volunteered to help paint the St John Inn (above) and (below) how the pub looked before work started

Cheers! Villagers in St John celebrate as the local pub re-opens after five years Villagers in St John had special reason to enjoy the August Bank Holiday weekend - their local pub reopened after being closed for five years! Husband and wife Rob and Gill Berry took the plunge and bought the St John Inn in June - and then faced the challenge of sorting out five years of neglect in little more than two months. The couple, who have lived in Quethiock for the last 20 years, bought the pub as a place to spend the last working years of their lives and make it their home and business for the foreseeable future. They had hoped to sell their house first, but unfortunately it didn’t happen in time and they decided they couldn’t afford to miss the opportunity. Gill said: “We were looking towards retirement and hoped to find something with enough land for a camp site and possibly a home bar. Then we saw the St John Inn was on the market and decided to have a look. It has plenty of land, but the pub itself was really run down.” Undeterred Rob and Gill decided to make an offer and they finally took possession on June 21. “From the first day we put our offer in there was huge interest on the ‘Save the St John Inn’ Facebook page. We don’t subscribe to social media ourselves but a family member does, and kept the page updated with everything,” she added. Since taking over the property the couple have been overwhelmed with the huge amount of help and support from the people of St John. Rob added: “On the first day we had people we had never met clear the path to the back door which was

Taking shape...work under way in the bar

laden with freezers, toys, junk and ‘who knows what’. They also set about with chainsaws and strimmers clearing the three quarters of an acre grounds. “We had to have the play frame removed for insurance purposes as it had not been maintained this disappeared in a day with some very ‘hung-over’ locals. This was after we got a barrel of beer in for all those who had helped in the first two weeks. “An advert was put on Facebook for help to paint the inn one evening and a dozen locals turned up and completed the job in just three hours!” he added. The couple have had a new cellar fitted as there was still beer in the lines from when it shut five years ago! They decorated inside and out and bought traditional items for the bar, such as horse brasses and antiques. After a frantic eight weeks of work Rob and Gill finally opened the doors of the St John Inn on the Bank Holiday Saturday, with real ales, lagers and ciders at just £3 a pint. Their aim is to create a ‘traditional village pub’ with definitely no technology, TV screens, internet or karaoke! Their future plans include refurbishing the kitchen to sell good old fashioned ‘pub grub’ such as pasties and pies in the first instance. And there are plans to open a community shop in the St John Inn as it once again becomes the focal point of the local community. And with the Memorial Hall literally next door, it is hoped they will be involved in helping with weddings and other special celebrations in the future. Rob, who works for the Torpoint Ferry, has worked in the licensed trade in the past, so is experienced in all the challenges of running a pub. They will both continue to work for the time being and plan to open on Thursday and Friday evenings and at weekends in the meantime.

The Torpoint Wives Group met at Cornerstone Church, Torpoint where Eve Oates, Chairperson welcomed Nancy Joliff, guest speaker for the evening. Former tourist guide Nancy illustrated her talk entitled ‘Curious Cornwall’ with a series of beautiful slides. She spoke of strange rock formations, the serpentine rocks of Kynance Cove, the Logan Stone (rocking), Manacles, Bedruthan Steps, the Lions’ Head and caves to name but a few. She also talked about the curious clocks dotted around Cornwall, one with no face or hands which whetted our curiousity to visit some of these

landmarks in the future. Eve thanked Nancy and hoped she would come again. The annual meeting was held in July, where the secretary, Elaine Searle reported that it had been a very successful year with stable membership andexcellent speakers on a variety of subjects. Events had also included a fun evening, craft evening, beetle drive andcoffee morning. The group had entered the Christmas Tree Festival and enjoyed a Christmas lunch at The Little Fox. It was with regret that it was reported that one of the group’s valued member Gill Gittens had passed away. she will be missed. The committee were voted back en bloc.

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Sandy’s team is going from from strength to strength There’s a new name creating a great property buzz in Millbrook - but the team behind the name needs no introduction. The launch of Alexander Lush as the new ‘go to’ estate agent on the Rame Peninsula marks another key milestone for Sandy Lush and her loyal team who have been successfully selling property in the area for more than six years. In 2011 Marchand Petit, the leading independent estate agent in the South Hams, decided to venture west over the border from Devon into the picturesque south east corner of Cornwall. “There was one obvious candidate who delighted in the challenge of owning a franchise of Marchand Petit in the Rame Peninsula,” said managing director Peter Gardner. “We were delighted to offer support under the Marchand Petit banner to Sandy and her experienced team.” Six years on and still with the same energetic colleagues in her rebranded office, Sandy went on to add: “We are still as passionate and pro-active about selling houses in this special part of Cornwall as the day we first stepped through the door.” “Sandy has been a tremendous asset to our company,” said chairman Gordon Maunder. “We wish her every success and know she will build the business independently as Alexander Lush.” The new name comes with an excellent pedigree: Sandy’s grandfather – John Alexander - was a successful property agent in the 1950s in Birmingham where he had his offices. So, the name lives on in Millbrook, Kingsand, Cawsand, Torpoint Downderry, Seaton and the surrounding areas where Sandy, Fiona Wetton, Olivia Appleby and Compass Lettings, their sister letting company, are well known. For Sandy, it is business as usual with an even more exciting future, so she looks forward to welcoming residents to meet her and the team in their newly branded office in King Street, Millbrook. For further information, contact Alexander Lush on 01752 829000. Alternatively visit the website at www.alexanderlush.co.uk or e-mail sandy@alexanderlush. co.uk The Alexander Lush team with Marchand Petit directors

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Action from the two day Cawsand Sailing Club Regatta in August. Photos courtesy Clemens Photography

Rame navigation training for recruits from Raleigh Royal Navy recruits from HMS Raleigh are using the Rame Peninsula as a location to learn basic navigation skills ahead of their training on Dartmoor.

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The over-night exercise, known as Daring Leap, occurs in week four of the recruits’ 10-week course. Based at Pier Cellars, a former pilchard harbour, near Cawsand, which is owned by the Royal Navy, the recruits work in teams of 10. They must complete a nine kilometre walk, navigating to 10 points around the peninsula, while carrying their kit in bergens on their back. Daring Leap was the first of three extended exercises that the recruits take part in during their training to test their skills and understanding of the principles they have been taught. Team working is an essential part of training and wider Royal Navy operations so the recruits also given a series of other challenges at Pier Cellars to build this important component. The recruits’ navigation skills are tested further during Exercise Hidden Dragon on Dartmoor. There they conduct a 20 kilometre exercise across the moorland. They also get a chance to live in field conditions, spending the night in tents and cooking their own food from rations pack.

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Teams battle it out in floral competition

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Staff at HMS Raleigh have put their garden skills to the ultimate test to take part in ‘Raleigh in Bloom’ competition. Nine teams took part in the competition to transform the flower beds in a communal area within the training base at Torpoint and give them a new lease of life. The competition was a great opportunity for staff to share skills and add their touch to the establishment’s grounds. The team from the Military Training Unit and 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, consisting of Chief Petty Officer Craig Hewitt, Chief Petty Officer The winning flower bed, left to right Captain Ellie Ablett, Chief Craig Hewitt and David Steven Burton and civilian member of staff Jacqui Guy Fitzgerald

A member of each team left to right, Lieutenant Commander Jake Dray, Amanda Bell, Chief Sean Crean, Sarah Haddon, Leslie Bonsey, David Fitzgerald, Captain Ellie Ablett, Rebecca Hinitt, Petty Officer David Bouskill, Brian Shiel and Chief Craig Hewitt

took first prize. CPO Hewitt said: “We got a collective together to come up with some ideas and then the three of us worked on the design. We got some redundant bits and pieces from the school and then just made the flower bed. Our inspiration came from the items around us, so the targets we use, the boots we wear and the helmets we wear every day. Our aim was to win and we did.” Coming a close second place were ESS Facilities, followed by ESS Victory Galley in third place. ESS provides a range of catering and hospitality services at the base. Others taking part in the competition included, Interserve Defence, Babcock, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation with Carillion Amey, the Royal Navy School of Seamanship, the Defence Maritime Logistics School and Initial Recruit training. Each team was given £100 by the Central Amenities Fund to purchase flowers and other materials. Competitors were requested to have a sustainable theme with longevity considered in plant choices that would also attract species of wild-life such as bees. Judging the green fingered event were HMS Raleigh’s Commanding Officer, Captain Ellie Ablett and BBC’s David Fitzgerald. David said: “ It’s been a great honour to be a judge. I know a little about gardening. I actually grow orchids at home. Today I’ve been looking at

plants that are sustainable. I’ve noticed bees are everywhere and as I love nature and wild life I’ve judged on that as well. The standards have been very high. There is a lot of creativity here and the best thing about it, it makes you smile.” Raleigh in Bloom entries were varied. While some had a minimalistic theme others designs were based around the training provided by the areas represented. Lieutenant Commander Gary Turner, the organiser of the event said: The Raleigh in Bloom competition has been a great way of getting people together to bring a bit of colour to this area of the establishment. It’s been a great talking point over the past few weeks as the beds have been taking shape. There have been some really imaginative designs and some healthy competition between the individual departments and schools who have taken part.”

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Torpoint Diary Dates 2017-2018 Sept 9 Torpoint Allotment Association Festival, Council Chambers, entries from 9.30am-11.30am, with judging immediately afterwards. Doors re-open 1pm. Enquiries to Chris Moore. Sept 10 Mayor’s Civic Service & Parade, St James Church 11am. Parade starts from Buller Road at 10.40am. Sept 22-24 Flower Festival Weekend ‚Cornerstone Church. Saturday coffee morning and free afternoon tea 4.30pm-5.45pm followed by hymn singing. Morning Worship on Sunday followed by a Faith Lunch, bring something to share. Further Details from Sandra Pratt or email sandrampratt@hotmail. com. Sept 29 Macmillan Coffee Morning, Council Chambers Committee Room (Entrance via Vanity Rooms) 9.30am-12.30pm with raffles and bingo. For more details please contact Lizeta Fellows 07414060807 Sept 30 Torpoint Carnival, Cambridge Field, St James Road. Stalls open 1pm (Stall spaces available to hire), 3pm Judging in the arena of the walking entries, 3.20pm judging of decorated floats, 4pm Procession around the Town. For details of all classes call 813762, 814165 or 813164. Oct 1 Torpoint Lady Singers and the Callington Singers, Cornerstone Church 3pm. Oct 11 Royal British Legion Remembrance Briefing and Social evening at 7pm at the Comrades Club. Oct 15 Torpoint Lady Singers and the Holman Climax Choir at St James Church 7pm. Oct 19 Poppy Appeal Launch at St James Church 7pm. Oct 21 Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions Club Senior Citizens Concert, Council Chambers. Further details from Andy Brownhill on 813762. Nov 2 HMS Raleigh Firework Display. Gates open 6pm, Royal Marines Band display 6.40pm, Firework Display 7.30pm. Gates close 9pm. Free entry with a bucket collection for charitable donations. Nov 3 Charity Fashion Show in aid of The Bone Cancer Research Trust Charity, Council Chambers 7.30pm-10pm. Studio 2 will be showcasing their clothing and other items to purchase. Tickets £6 available from Studio 2 or telephone Janet 816329 or Bridget 07817457226. Nov 8 Royal British Legion AGM, Comrades Club at 7.30pm. Nov 11 Two minutes silence at 11am at Sparrow Park. Nov 12 Royal British Legion Remembrance Service at Elliot Square at 11am. The Parade starts from Albion Road (outside the Torpoint Nursery & Infants School) at 10.30am. Nov 25 Arts Festival, Council Chambers 11am-4pm. Contact: Odette Norreys, event organiser. Dec 2 Torpoint Lady Singers coffee morning at Cornerstone Church 10am. Dec 2 Christmas Lights Switch On 4pm stalls open 6pm Lights switch on. Dec 7 Ferryboat Entertainers Christmas Concert at Cornerstone Church 7.30pm in aid of church funds. Free admission, grand raffle. Dec 9 Churches Together host a charity evening of entertainment and song with The Callington Gospel Choir and invite the community to come along Council Chambers 7pm start. Tickets £2.50 in advance (£3.50 on the night); this will include refreshments in the interval; tea/coffee and mince pies. Charity proceeds will be divided equally between St Luke’s Hospice and CHAT (Community Health around Torpoint). Further details: Telephone Sally Tait on 829226. Dec 15 Torpoint Lady Singers and the Rame Peninsula Male Voice Choir, St James Church 7.30pm.

2018 Feb 3 Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions Club Annual Dinner. Details Andy Brownhill on 813762. Mar 16 Torpoint Lady Singers Concert with The Plymouth Area Police Choir. 7.30pm at St James Church. Apr 21 Torpoint Lady Singers and the Mousehole Male Voice Choir Concert St James Church - 7.30pm. June 30 Torpoint Lady Singers Concert with The Saltash Ladies Choir. 7.30pm at Cornerstone Church. July 6 Torpoint Nursery and Infant School Country Dance Day at 1.30pm. Gates open 1pm. July 21 Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions Club Fair, Community College Grounds. Details Andy Brownhill on 813762. July 28 ‘Ava’s Fund’ Fun Day at Benodet Park, The Lawn, Thanckes Park 12 noon-6pm please contact Sophia Williams 07720 264338. Nov 11 Remembrance Service at Elliot Square at 11am. Nov 11 ‘The Battle’s Over’ - a Nation’s Tribute and WWI Beacon of Light at 7pm A century after the guns fell silent. (Further details later). To add to this list please email: mike_val@btinternet.com.

By Revd Canon Lynn Parker Rector of Torpoint-AntonySheviock-Maryfield

‘What we wear says so much about who we are’ September has us thinking about back to school, back to work, back to warmer clothes, getting the boiler checked for the winter, etc etc. It is a month that seems to end the summer and start the countdown to autumn and winter. Often a month of change, particularly for children as they start a new term, and often a new school. And many parents and carers have already spent August kitting out their children with the necessary uniform. Amid a crowd of other anxious parents all looking for the right size and colour for their child. Because wearing the correct uniform is important, it helps you fit in and ‘look the part’, it can make quite a difference to the way we feel, and how others perceive us. And I think that is true for most of us that the things we wear make us feel different. It is also true that you can tell a lot about people from the clothes they wear. The clothes that we choose to wear often reflect our status, our values, and even our priorities. At Hollywood red carpet events, reporters often ask actors and actresses ‘Who are you wearing?’ to find out which designer created the clothes they are wearing. And in the ancient world clothing had a similar significance; it could reflect a person’s social or economic status, mood, or even their character. The Bible also uses clothing imagery to describe aspects of our relationship with God. It emphasizes our union with Christ that happens when we come to faith. In Galatians 3:26-27 Paul writes that ‘in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ’. Therefore everyone who has committed their life to Christ by faith has the status of having ‘put on Christ.’ So if we are ‘clothed’ with Christ, does it make a difference to the way we feel, or act, or the way we look? Can people tell what we are wearing? And if you were on the red carpet and the reporter asked ‘who are you wearing?’ would you say Christ? ‘For all of you who were baptised into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ.’ Galatians 3:27 The views expressed in this column are not necessarily the views of Churches Together in Torpoint

Faberge and the Russian Imperial Easter Eggs TORPOINT

Rosemary Slee, President, welcomed everyone to the August meeting and introduced guest speaker for the evening, Janet Cowland, whose talk was entitled ‘Faberge and the Russian Royals’. Members were then treated to a stunning visual display of the Imperial Easter Eggs which were created for the Russian Imperial Family from 1885 to 1916 by Peter Carl Faberge. Mrs Cowland explained the history of the eggs as well as that of the Russian Royal family. The beautifully decorated eggs, while only around five inches in size, contained even more beautiful items inside and the meeting learned very much more about these beautiful pieces. Rosemary thanked the committee members for their help and for the food for the tea party in July, and to everyone for coming along. It was agreed that the event was very successful. Thanks were also given for the help and cakes provided for the Lions Fair where we were able to raise funds. Invitations have been received for the Downderry Group Meeting Boules Evening on Tuesday September 5, the Cornerstone Flower Festival on September 22-24 where we will produce a floral display entitled ‘Celebration’ for the 30th anniversary. We will also produce photos and items for the Maryfield Church ‘Celebration of Baptism’ on September 2 and 3. Rosemary also asked for help for the teas provided for the Torpoint Carnival to be held on Saturday September 30. Sue Hale has organised an outing to Barnecutt’s Bakery and the Bodmin Plant & Herb Nursery on

Thursday October 5 and arrangements are being made for our Birthday Dinner on Thursday November 16. Jean Morgan was very successful this month, firstly by winning the County ‘Save Denman College’ Quiz and then going on to win the Ladies Cup at the Marshfield Village Show while visiting her family. The next meeting entitled ‘Just Elvis’ will be held on Wednesday September 27 at 7.30 pm in St James Church Hall and visitors are always welcome.

MAKER WITH RAME

The speaker for July was Hannah York from Wiltshire Farm Foods. The company is based in Trowbridge where the food is freshly cooked and frozen before being distributed to outlets in Plymouth and Falmouth. There is no need for a contract with this firm to have meals delivered to you but there is a minimum charge of £10. These are rare in that you can still pay the delivery man in cash or cheque when your meals are delivered if you are not comfortable with giving bank details over the phone or on line. The meals come in a variety of sizes and can be cooked in a microwave or the oven from frozen not defrosted. Dishes are also available with fewer calories as well as enriched dishes for those that need extra calcium and vitamin D. We were then treated to samples of turkey hotpot, chicken in a pepper, tomato and basil sauce and braised beef in a rich sauce. These were followed by sticky toffee pudding, rice pudding and lemon drizzle cake. All very tasty and left you wanting more.

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