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Previously the Youngsters from across the area took part in the two day Junior Football Tournament See pags 8 & 9

DOWN MEMORY LANE

Torcare resident Ivy Collins has celebrated her 103rd birthday See page 7

A two-day exhibition to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Torpoint Archives proved a big success with plenty of visitors to the event Story and photos on page 2

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May Day fun in the sun

The annual Black Prince Flower Festival attracted big crowds on the May Bank Holiday with the young May Pole dancers proving particularly popular • Story and photos on page 6

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Amanda and Agnes A&A Estate Agent is a new Torpoint-based company aiming to help locals buy or sell their dream home in South East Cornwall.

The company is new in name, but certainly not new in experience and knowledge.

A&A Estate Agent is run by Agnes Rice and Amanda Notman and between them they have over 30 years experience in the local sales and lettings market.

Five years ago they branched out on their own setting up and establishing a successful property management business A & A Lettings.

Having built strong relationships with landlords and tenants during this time, expanding into the sales market seemed an obvious progression and as a result of this continuing success they want to provide the same unique, dedicated and personal service to home owners and home buyers.

They know how important it is for people to place their most prized possession in the hands of a reliable and experienced agent and they will provide a service which will give vendors and landlords the security and confidence to move forward in their process.

As Cornish locals they understand the area implicitly and will advise, not only on every aspect of your home itself but the specific requirements you and your family require.

If you are looking to buy, sell or considering renting your property please feel free to contact either Agnes or Amanda, email or drop into their office at Torpoint Town Council, 1-3 Buller Road, Torpoint, PL11 2LD for a friendly and informal chat. Telephone number 01752 710777, e-mail rentals@aa-estateagent.co.uk, sales@ aa-estateagent.co.uk.

Introducing... the new ECO wrap!

A new addition has been made to designer Helen Round’s ECO Collection - the reusable sandwich wrap!

Helen, who is based in Millbrook, said: “As a business we are mindful of the amount of waste we produce, albeit small, and are always looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprint.

“With the sandwich wrap, we are excited to be able to use our studio off cuts of linen fabric in a creative way to make this new product.

“We currently recycle and reuse as much fabric as possible, sending any of our smaller fabric scraps to local schools for crafting projects and reusing all the packaging we receive.

Made from pure linen with a soft eco waterproof lining, the reusable wrap is the perfect wrapping solution for sandwiches and sushi, cakes and crackers, fruit and it will even hold a slice of quiche or two.

The wraps are machine washable or wipe clean and they are available to purchase online or at Helen’s Shop and Studio at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.

Torpoint Archives exhibition is a big success Torpoint Archives celebrated 25 years of collecting and preserving Torpoint’s Heritage with a hugely successful two day exhibition in the Council Chambers.

Torpoint Archives was founded in 1994 by Pat and Freda Manning, building on the collections of Jack Kingston between 1920 and 1985.

Town Cryer, Clive O’Shaughnessy called all to attention and the exhibition was opened by President Sir Richard Carew Pole, Lady Mary Carew Pole and founder Mrs Freda Manning.

A celebratory cake decorated with the Torpoint Archives logo, made and donated by Coun Kim Brownhill, was then cut. Chairman Mike Pearn presented flowers to Lady Mary and Freda and said he was pleased to head the team who had done Torpoint proud for so many years.

Hundreds of visitors including groups from all three schools in the town enjoyed a trip down memory lane.

There were photographs, documents and artefacts covering a wide range of Torpoint activities and organisations including schools (Tracey Callow), churches, Royal Navy and Freedom of the Town, St John Ambulance (Roger Cook), Fire Brigade (Brian Hobbs), World Wars (Brian Jones), Sport, Then and Now, the Community, Town Urban District Council and Town Council (Coun Kim Brownhill) There were also items from Fore Street (Bunty Tait, Margery Payne and Ken Trethewey) Quiz, membership and collecting memorabilia/ photograph donations (Maddie Creek) Police, Thanckes House and Park, Inns and the Workhouse (Cliff Cooper), and book sales (Rose Southworth).

Ferries were not forgotten with models made and donated by Alan Harris (Fiona and Tom Harvey) and guest exhibitor Jim Courtier.

Betty Begbie and Myrtle Lidstone sold raffle tickets, manned the Visitors Book and gave out commemorative cards of the occasion.

While visitors sat and enjoyed refreshments prepared by Eve Waters, Jenny Lawrence, Val Pearn and Harry Sprague, Steph and Willow Lock presented a slide show of 400 photographs prepared by vice chairman Paul Roper, which could be viewed.

The Exhibition was coordinated by Rosemary Pellew who along with Cliff Cooper has been a volunteer since 1994.

Torpont Archives is a self supporting charity run solely by volunteers who appreciate operating

under the umbrella of the Town Council and have received donations from the Cooperative Society, Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions, along with community fund donations from Cornwall Councillors Gary Davis and John Crago and the Masonic Lodge.

Torpoint Archives is now relocating to the Community Hub in the Torpoint Library with a new name - Torpoint Archives and Heritage Centre. The aim is to be fully functional by the beginning of July with displays of artefacts and memorabilia and facilities enabling local people to discover the history of their home, family or the general history of Torpoint. The new publication ‘Fore Street, Torpoint’ edited by Ken Trethewey and Margery Payne will be available for £9.95 from July 12.

£200 donation for vital work of local First Responders Torpoint & Rame Royal Naval Association’s recent meeting featured a most edifying talk by Brian Jones on the work of the Friends of the Torpoint Community First Responders, writes Eddie Andrews.

The Friends raise funds in order to support the First Responders, who are unpaid volunteers. This support ranges from the provision and maintenance of the Responders’ vehicle to uniforms. The First Responders provide emergency treatment for life-threatening conditions until paramedic services arrive.

After the talk, the Branch presented a cheque for £200, which had been raised during the recent charity Dutch auction (see photo).

Branch Secretary, Shipmate Paul ‘Nick’ Carter

accompanied Shipmate Mary Hughes and family when the ashes of Mary’s late husband, Shipmate Walter ‘Spike’ Hughes, were committed at sea beyond Plymouth Breakwater.

Spike, who died in July 2017, was a popular and charismatic stalwart of the Branch, so it was only right

that we helped to support Mary at such a poignant time.

The Torpoint Branch of the Royal British Legion held its annual Blessing of the Standard parade and service on May 5. The RNA standard was paraded on this auspicious occasion by Vice-Chairman and Standard Bearer Shipmate Chris Davies. It is one example of how the two organisations support each other on a number of occasions.

The ‘book’ for the Branch barbecue on June 28 is now full. However, we are also planning towards the July meeting, which will include Black Tot night.

Details will be published in the next edition. In the meantime, if you would like further information, please contact Branch Secretary, Shipmate Paul Carter, on 01752 814453. Steady as you go!

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Out and About Your guide to events in the local community and beyond

South West Paddle Fest May 31 to Jun 2 Camping, kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding for the whole family regardless of paddling ability. ‘Have a Go’ sessions, guided trips, workshops and commercial stands all set within the magnificent grounds of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park. Camping field with toilets and hot showers just two minutes from the beach. Live music throughout the afternoon and evening and a free children’s activity area. It’s about having fun in the great outdoors whilst meeting new friends and that all important family time. Dogs welcome.

Not to be missed The Red Arrows will provide a spectacular finale to Armed Forces Day

Rum, Drums and Reggae Festival Jun 8-9 Mount Edgecumbe Miss Ivy Events brings you a complete toast to all things Rum and Reggae, there will be an amazing selection of Rums to get your taste buds tingling! We also have some incredible live Steel Pan Band action from Real Steel and Drum workshops from Shumba Arts. ‍Coffee Morning Jun 15 Organised by Torpoint Lady Singers at Cornerstone Church from 9.30am to 11.30am.

Hats and Flowers Crochet Workshop Jun 16 Mount Edgecumbe Learn how to create a basic beanie hat, and how to make flowers to decorate it with. A variety of colours will be provided to create a contrasting flower with which to embellish your hat when finished.

3 Wishes Faery Festival Jun 21-23 Mount Edgcumbe. Three days and nights of live music and family friendly fairy fun with more than 100 free workshops plus fairies, unicorns, mermaids, merquarium, pixies, elves, dragons, gnomes and more at the UK’s premier summer Fairy Festival at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty, set within 865 acres on the Rame Peninsula. There will also be an attempt on the world unicorn record for the largest gathering of people wearing a unicorn horn. Details www.fairyfestival.co.uk Lions Family Sponsored Walk Jun 23 Raise money for your own charity on a 10km sponsored family walk in Mount Edgcumbe Park, starting at 10am at Maker Church. Sponsor forms available at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/torpointrame AromAware Events Wellbeing Weekend Jun 29-30 Mount Edgcumbe. Back for the second year at this amazing location! Free entry, talks & workshops. All weather attraction with outside gazebo stall, large permanent marquee with health, holistic and craft stalls and much more.

MTV Music Week June 5 to 8 MTV Music Week will be taking over Plymouth, with a huge range of acts performing in venues across the city at live evening shows, along with inspirational daytime events targeted at young people with a passion for music. The evening shows include: MTV Push at The Treasury on June 5, featuring some amazing up-and-coming artists; MTV Presents at Plymouth Pavilions on June 6, bringing the best in rock and indie music; YO! MTV Raps at The Hub on June 7, celebrating hip-hop and rap artists; and Club MTV at Plymouth Pavilions on June 8, closing the week with a huge dance party. The line-up so far includes The Amazons, Pale Waves, Ghetts, R3WIRE & VARSKI and more. Visit www.mtvmusicweek. co.uk to find out more and buy tickets.

Plymouth Armed Forces Day Jun 29 The Hoe Plymouth’s spectacular Armed Forces Day

Torpoint Street Market Jun 30, Jul 28 Fore Street, Torpoint from 10am to 4pm. For details contact JD Events on 07929 590622.

Community Fun Day Jul 13 Organised by St Columba & Torpoint Rugby Club at Defiance Field starting at 1pm with fun for all the family.

Field Day Festival Jul 6 To celebrate National Field Day, planning is underway for an all day event at Thanckes Park (The Lawn) with activities and entertainment for all the family.

Anniversary Party Jul 13 An afternoon tea party to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Maker with Rame Women’s Institute from 1pm to 6pm at Maker with Rame Community Hall.

Proms in the Park Jul 13 Mount Edgcumbe. With The South West Philharmonia & Chorus, conducted by Marcus Alleyne, plus special guest artists from across the UK, it’s set to be a flag waving, sing along, feel good extravaganza you won’t want to miss. Featuring a 140 strong orchestra and choir who will be taking to the concert stage for an evening of musical treats covering a variety of genres including gospel and swing. Movie and musical classics with guest soloists from the West End. Spectacular traditional Proms finale. For information visit www.intheparkevents.co.uk/proms-2019

Circus Show Jul 11 to 13 Presented by the Coppola School of Performing Arts.

Torpoint Civic Parade Jul 14 St James Church. Muster at Buller Road at 10.30am to parade to St James Church for the service at 11am.

Paintings of the Past Jul 17 Mount Edgecumbe. An introduction to some of the fantastic paintings on display here at Mount

will be returning again this year - starring the Red Arrows display team. Armed Forces Day is a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come along and show their support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community from currently serving troops to reservists, veterans, cadets and their families. Across the Hoe, a number of ‘villages’ will showcase the various Armed Forces, with vehicles and equipment on display, information about recruitment and military personnel to meet. There will also be the Parade of Standards at the start of the day, an air display in the afternoon and a free evening concert.

Summer of Fun Jul 6 - Sep 7 The Plymouth Summer of Fun in the city centre, brought to you by Plymouth City Centre Company, promises to be a summer full of entertainment for all the family. Held at various locations throughout Plymouth City Centre.

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Summer Concert Jul 18 Ferryboat Entertainers present Music, Music, Music at Cornerstone Church at 7.30pm. Free entry and refreshments plus grand raffle in aid of church funds.

Lions Club Summer Fair Jul 20 Community College Grounds from 10am. For details contact Andy Brownhill on 01752 813762.

Ice Cream and Bubbles Festival Jul 21 Mount Edgcumbe. Miss Ivy presents the ultimate Festival for ice-cream lovers in the South West on national ice-cream day! On offer will be a huge selection of ice-creams from local ice-cream sellers with every flavour you could wish for (including vegan). There will be live entertainment for all the family plus a Prosecco bar, street food and lots of bubbles fun!! Visit www.missivyevents.co.uk

Ocean Artists & Makers Market Jul 6-7 Meet talented artists and designer makers at Ocean Artists & Makers Market, showcasing a range of original hand-made craft and the best in affordable contemporary art from Britain’s Ocean City and the South West. At The Factory Cooperage, Royal William Yard, Plymouth.

Plymouth Vegan Festival Jul 6 Visitors will have 80 stalls to look round, free samples to taste, live music, live cookery demonstrations, inspirational talks/workshops and children’s activities. The festival, run in partnership with animal welfare, will be held at the Plymouth Guildhall.

St Luke’s Midnight Walk Jul 20-21 Get ready to shine bright ladies – St Luke’s Midnight Walk is back for 2019 with a retro 80s theme! At The Piazza, Plymouth. Details www. stlukes-hospice.org.uk/midnight-walk Church Fete Jul 27 Maker with Rame Community Hall, Kingsand and Cawsand 2pm to 4pm. Stalls and refreshments inside and outside the Hall (weather permitting).

Crafthole and District Open Flower and Vegetable Show Aug 10 Sheviock Memorial Hall, Crafthole. All residents of Sheviock encouraged to enter their gardens, tubs and hanging baskets. Over 100 classes also include cookery, photography, handicraft, painting and children’s sections.

Art Exhibition Aug 24 to Aug 26 Exhibition and sale of work by local artist Louise Courtnell at Maker with Rame Community Hall, Kingsand and Cawsand.

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Concert Oct 24 St James Church at 7.30pm.

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New era for Torpoint Library The official launch of Torpoint Library after its transfer to Torpoint Town Council took place on May 11.

Now known as Torpoint Library, Information Service and Community Hub, the library was transferred as part of an agreement with Cornwall Council. The arrangement, which is part of Cornwall Council’s devolution programme, means the building on Fore Street continues to provide all the key services essential to a modern library as well as access to a range of council services.

The official launch was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Torpoint, Coun Lambert Keise and Mrs Maureen Keise, and Edwina Hannaford, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods.

Children and staff from Torpoint Nursery and Infant School held a mindfulness demonstration as part of the launch celebrations.

Torpoint Library remains part of the countywide service meaning customers can keep their existing library cards and still visit, borrow and order books online from other libraries in Cornwall.

Mayor Lambert Keise said: “As Chairman of Torpoint Town Council I am honoured to officially launch Torpoint Library, Information Service and Community Hub. I am sure the recently renovated facility will serve the community of Torpoint and the Rame Peninsula for the foreseeable future.

“The Community Hub will continue to provide the existing services which will be supported by the Torpoint Archives and Heritage area, where Torpoint’s heritage will be preserved for the future and a café facility ‘Drecklys’ will be managed in the Community Hub. “Thank you to the children and staff from Torpoint Nursery and Infant School for their mindfulness demonstration and

also to the school for baking a wonderful cake to celebrate this momentous occasion.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has helped with the transfer of the library from Cornwall Council and hope the facility will continue to benefit residents and the surrounding communities.”

Edwina Hannaford, Cornwall Council Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, said: “I’m delighted the facility has been secured for the community and many more generations of library users.

Libraries are important to our residents and this is why we worked closely with Torpoint Town Council to secure the future of the library.

“The Town Council’s proactive approach is an excellent example of devolution in action and I commend them for the excellent service they are providing to their community.

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Mary’s swim boost for Millbrook Memory Café Mary Rogers and the Lions President, Richard Pymm with two fellow Lions, joined the happy group attending Millbrook Memory Café to present a cheque for £280.

A huge thank you to Mary who braved the freezing winds and sea at Cawsand on New Year’s Day. Mary and the Lions stayed on to join us for a delightful session of gentle chair yoga and relaxation presented by Jackie Robinson, followed by tea and homemade cake and lots of happy chatter.

Millbrook Memory Café is held at the Scout Hall in Millbrook on the first Tuesday of the month at 2pm. Everyone

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an afternoon of gentle immersion in stimulating varied fun activities and support along with tea and cakes.

Our sessions range from Poetry reading, arts and crafts, circus skills, bingo and beetle drives to visits out for afternoon tea at local cafes and country houses.

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The 1st Millbrook Scout Group are celebrating the completion of a seven year project to create an outside activity space at the Scout Hall in Fore Street Millbrook.

Back in 2011 the Scout Group purchased a strip of land and an old derelict shed from a neighbouring property with the intention of creating a much needed outdoor activity space for the 80 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who belong to the troop.

The shed for many years had housed paraffin and coal for the hardware shop in West Street and previous to that it was a carpenter’s workshop. During the excavations several horseshoes were found indicating that it may well have been a blacksmith’s shop in a bygone age.

During the first phase of the work, many of the parents of the Scout Group volunteered their time to dig out and shift tons of soil to create a level area. Two original cob walls, which were 18 inches thick, had to be demolished as they were deemed unsafe.

Robert Wallace, a local craftsman, was employed to rebuild the wall and roof the space. A doorway was created giving access from the hall into the recreational area. Work started in

earnest on the rebuild in November 2017 and was completed in April 2019 with the creation of a covered veranda area and a traversing wall. At the other end of the area, a garden with two raised beds for the growing of fruit and vegetables is in its early days of development.

The project has relied heavily on voluntary work, throughout, with parents, friends and in particular the Scout Group leader, Pip Patterson and the Scout Group Committee chairman, Peter Hancock who turned up to help out each day.

This project has only been possible with the generous grants and donations from local organisations and people, including: Millbrook Craft Club; Mrs Jan Blagdon; Torpoint Tennis Club (now disbanded); Cornwall Foundation Trust; F. J. Skinner & Sons; Millbrook Co-op; National Lottery small claims; The Cornish Pod and Millbrook Parish Council for the grant given via the Mendenick Solar Panel Fund.

The group’s thanks also go to the late local architect Bob Woffenden who did the original planning work and then completed modifications for no charge at a later date after his retirement.

The Black Prince Festival was held on May Day Bank Holiday under a perfect sky and pleasant sunshine, and I am pleased to say that it was a great success.

Starting at Millbrook Village Hall, local schoolchildren entranced the crowd with several displays of intricate weaves of Maypole dancing and the May King and Queen were chosen from a well contested group of youngsters.

The Cornish Pod provided breakfast buns and tea was available from the Village Hall. The Lions club were on hand to help marshal the event as it continued throughout the day in the three villages of Millbrook, Kingsand and Cawsand.

The procession was led by members of HMS Raleigh who carried the Black Prince ship at shoulder height for the entire route, followed

by Town Criers from all over the South West including our own Clive O’Shaughnessy. Also in the procession were the Maypole dancers, a Cornish Chough, and at least six Morris Dance groups who twisted and turned to their own accompanists through streets laden with decoration.

Pubs along the route welcomed all with food and drink of all sorts. The fete at Millbrook was held in the Tanyard and was well attended by hundreds of people who enjoyed the entertainment until the procession changed location to Kingsand where the stalls and fun continued for a few hours.

This was also attended by many more people who followed on with the parade past brightly coloured houses in Kingsand and Cawsand, stopping to rehydrate at the watering holes along the way.

The Maypole and dancers made a splendid sight and the music and colours made everything buzz.

The finale was held in Cawsand where more of the same entertainment was provided by all participants, and enjoyed by several hundred people, filling the square to its limits. The culmination of the day saw the launch of the Black Prince Flower boat into the sea, lowered gently by the naval ratings and towed away across the waves to great cheers and applause from the crowd.

Huge thanks and gratitude is owed to the residents of the Peninsula but it must be said that the event would not be possible without the dedicated hard work of the Black Prince Crew who strive to keep the tradition and the celebrations alive: thank you all and long may you all continue. Anyone interested in helping with this event for the future can contact the Lions Club and we can put you in touch with the Crew.

By Lion Stephen Murray We have been able to support several good causes in our area in the last month and are pleased to say that among them were two youngsters both striving to achieve their goals, one in the field of gymnastic excellence and one in the way of Scouting at the world jamboree.

We are happy that we have been able to assist the newly formed community hub at Torpoint Library and have donated new children’s toys to help keep them entertained.

We were able to help Millbrook Parish Council in the cost of furnishing an outdoor dance floor and we think that our donation towards it will help the residents of Millbrook in the future.

Maker Church have also been awarded a sum of £1000 to assist them with their church bell appeal, and they are still hoping that more sponsor money will come their way from various sources in the months to come.

As promised, more information referring to the upcoming Summer Sponsored walk, scheduled for Sunday June 23, start at 10 am at Maker Church. This is an opportunity for you or your group to raise money for your own charity or good cause. You can register to walk and download a sponsor form and the walk terms form from www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/torpointrame or Facebook: Torpoint & Rame Peninsula Lions, or contact the organiser Lion Mark on 01752816835, email: marklishman6@gmail.com.

We are currently setting up the Summer Fair stallholder list and all previous attendees have been contacted, but if you would like to take up the option of having a stall for the Summer Fair, July 20 at Torpoint Community College field then please contact me by email: stephenmurray630 @gmail.com Remember we have a good supply of wheelchairs ready for use at short notice, we don’t charge for their use and only suggest a small donation to go towards charity, if you need a chair please contact Chris on 816461 and he will be pleased to help.

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Ivy celebrates her 103rd birthday Torcare resident Ivy Doreen Collins celebrated her 103rd birthday in style on May 15 when she received a visit from the Mayor of Torpoint Lambert Keise at special party and cake in her honour.

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Ivy was joined by friends, family and residents of Torcare’s Old Vicarage Care Home at a celebratory party in the grounds of the residential home based in the village of Antony.

Mayor Lambert Keise and Mrs Maureen Keise came to meet Ivy and present her with a floral tribute to

congratulate her on her birthday.

Ivy who was born on May 15 1916, lived in London all her life until she met her future husband whilst on holiday in Cornwall. As they both loved the beautiful views in Cornwall they decided to make it their permanent home when they got married a few years later.

Ivy was a hairdresser by trade and worked in her chosen profession, through the Second World War and until she retired. Ivy had no children, but is a keen animal lover and kept dogs throughout her life. Ivy’s love affair with Cornwall continues to this day: she adores the Cornish landscapes and she loves her room at the Old Vicarage in Antony because of the wonderful scenic view she has from her window. When asked about her plans for the next year Ivy laughed and said: “Same thing I did this year, sit and look at the view, there is not much someone my age can get up to!”

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The annual Juniors Football Tournament over the weekend of May 18 and 19 at The Mill proved another big success.

Torpoint Athletic’s football ground was transformed into five pitches for the popular tournament, which was sponsored by the Mez Bar. It was cracking action from the start with teams from across the area taking part in some keenly fought matches. The event involved teams of seven players from age groups under 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The Under 7s to Under 10s matches were played according to FA rules for mini football.

The standard was top notch with some obvious stars of the future.

Organisation of the event was first class with so many matches to get through in the two days, so well done to all the volunteers, referees and officials.

Support for all the teams was another factor in the success with mini team camps, bar, burger stall and ice cream vans were kept busy as the weather held up for the whole two days.

Medals were awarded to all the youngsters who took part along with team trophies for the group winners and runners up.

Jack Stephens who plays for Southampton in the Premiership was kept busy by some excited young players wanting autographs. Jack always supports local events when he is home being a Torpointer himself.

Results Saturday U7 Cup MAP won against Plymouth Kolts U7 Plate Drake FC won against Torpoint Athletic Juniors Freathy U8 Cup Ivybridge won against Activate U8 Plate Parkway v Kelliwik U9 Cup Elburton v Horrabridge U9 Plate Plymouth Kolts won against Morley Rangers U10 Cup Torpoint Athletic Juniors won against Kelliwik U10 Plate Morley Rangers won against Liskeard Sunday U8 Cup Chaddlewood won against Torpoint

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Chris Goodman is Torpoint’s new Mayor Councillor Mrs Chris Goodman is Torpoint’s new Mayor. She was elected to serve in the role at Torpoint Town Council’s Annual Meeting and Mayor Choosing Ceremony on May 16 in the Council Hall, Torpoint.

Former Mayor Coun Lambert Keise and new Mayor Coun Mrs Chris Goodman toast to the future

Master of Ceremony Town Crier Clive O’Shaughnessy, under the direction of the Town Clerk, announced the proceedings.

Retiring Town Mayor Coun Lambert Keise reviewed his latest year of office, highlighting his pleasure and honour to have served Torpoint as Mayor since 2017 as well as Deputy Mayor in the previous year.

Coun Mrs Goodman signed her Declaration of Acceptance of Office in front of guests, councillors and local residents.

Guests included the Mayor of Liskeard Coun Christina Whitty and Consort Terry Whitty; Mayor Elect of Saltash Coun Gloria Challen and Coun Averil Pinckney; Mayor Elect of St Austell Coun Tim Styles, Deputy Mayor and Portreeve of Callington Coun Suzan Tolman and Coun Mike Tagg, Cornwall Coun John Crago and Mrs Tina Crago.

Also among the guests were former Mayor Mike Pearn; Mrs Elisabeth Carney-Haworth headteacher at Torpoint Nursery and Infant School and Pete Hamlyn headteacher at Carbeile Junior School.

The Mayor introduced Mr Chris Goodman as her Consort while Coun Miss Rachel Tanner was

elected to serve as Deputy Town Mayor with Bob Evans as her Consort.

Father Michael Brown will serve as the Mayor’s Chaplain and Buffy Taylor from Torpoint and Rame Youth Project will serve as the Mayor’s Cadet.

The Mayor and Retiring Mayor raised their glasses to toast each other and the town of Torpoint. The Town Council is working on a project to erect a War Memorial in Eliot Square to commemorate service personnel and civilians from Torpoint who were killed in the Second World War and other conflicts.

Following the Mayor Choosing ceremony donations towards this project were received from relatives of the fallen, as well as from the Royal British Legion Torpoint Branch; Royal Naval Association Torpoint and Rame Branch; Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions Club and Torpoint Masonic Lodge, Carew 1136.

The Mayor said “We are very grateful to receive these funds in support of the War Memorial project and the unveiling ceremony is being arranged for Sunday September 22.”

Above: The Mayor with the Mayor’s Cadet Buffy Taylor Below: Deputy Town Mayor Rachel Tanner with Escort Bob Evans

A cheque for £1000 towards the new War Memorial is presented to the Mayor in the presence of guests and representatives from organisations which have made donations

Mayor’s Message

From Chris Goodman

I am very pleased to accept the invitation to be Mayor of Torpoint for the Civic Year 2019/2020.

I would like to thank my fellow Councillors for their support in voting for me. I promise to work with energy and enthusiasm to honour that trust. The Mayor’s Consort for the Civic Year will be Mr Chris Goodman, with Miss Rachel Tanner Deputy Mayor with her Consort Bob Evans. The Mayor’s Chaplain will be Father Michael Brown while the Mayor’s Cadet is Buffy Taylor, who represents the Youth of Torpoint in this role.

I became a Torpoint Councillor in 2015. I have had the honour of being Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee. I have been Chair of the Asset Management and Operations Committee for the Civic Years 2017/18 and 2018/19. I have been Deputy Mayor for the last two Civic Years which I believe has been excellent preparation for the role of Mayor.

What I believe to be important is that we cherish

and protect the things that make Torpoint that very special town in which we have chosen to live, but endeavour to bring about change to improve opportunity and life chances for everyone in our community.

Working on the devolution of assets, the Library and the Parks, has forged a much closer, cooperative, working relationship with Cornwall Council. I intend to be proactive and outward looking in seeking opportunity for our community.

Bringing colour

In the Town Council’s Development Plan for next year we have planned to continue with our aspiration to bring more colour to the town. We will continue work started at Sparrow Park. Phase one has been completed and we were pleased to be in receipt of three camellias which were sponsored by Mt. Edgcumbe Park. We are continuing with the plan to bring colour to Rendel Park with a refreshed planting scheme. I should like to thank Torpoint Town Council Asset Management and Operations Committee for the volunteering hours given. Whilst volunteering in the parks we have been approached by many individuals in our community who would like to help with the garden maintenance on a voluntary basis and community volunteering is something that I would like to encourage and facilitate in my year of office.

There is work to be done in Thanckes Park. The tennis courts need updating and the skate park equipment is also looking tired and also needs modernising.

An exciting development this year has been the purchase of the Police Station by Cornwall Council which demonstrates their shared support for the Town Council vision for the redevelopment of Lower Fore Street and the community aspirations relating to the Neighbourhood Plan. We look forward to progress being made this year with the Neighbourhood Plan.

Nationally, and more locally, in Plymouth we have all noted shops closing down. When looking at the Archives history of Fore Street, Torpoint, in times gone by, I was interested to note a jewellers and watchmakers, drapers shop etc. Everything could be bought locally and in doing so provided jobs for the growing population. Indeed, times have changed with the revolution in the way we can choose to shop on the internet but we must, as a community, endeavour to support our existing shops on our ‘high street’ and shop locally when we can. Or else, as the saying goes “Use it or lose it.”

With the possibility of a water transport initiative planned for Torpoint and the continued success of the Torpoint Street Markets, it is important that we market Torpoint as an interesting destination rather than an area where traffic passes through on the way to somewhere else. Communication will be key to my Mayoral Year. Communication, I am sure we all agree that effective communication is not only about communicating ideas, informing our community of services, opportunities and events but, equally, it is about effective listening. Hearing what our community is saying, internalising the information,

interpreting the information and taking the most appropriate course of action.

I will enjoy being out and about in our community.

I will visit the businesses, the emergency services, the schools and nurseries, the clubs and societies in the town, the care homes, the youth groups and I will listen.

Torpoint Town Council has been focussing on developing social media to enable us to communicate in a variety of ways. It is important that we reach out to everyone within our community and this means using tried and tested ways as well as utilising advances in technology, there is further work to do in this area.

Plastic Free pledge

In February, Torpoint Town Council signed up to a Plastic Free Town Campaign with Surfers Against Sewage and I will be working this year with community partners, to make a difference town-wide with regard to green issues and to complete the accreditation to become Plastic Free Torpoint.

I mentioned previously about cherishing the things that make Torpoint a special place and one of those things is that Torpoint is a town that cares. This care is shown in the number of volunteers that we have who give generously of their time and energy expecting no reward.

I should like to take this opportunity to thank those volunteers for their contribution and to encourage others to become volunteers this year in order that we can work together for the good of our community.

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The annual blessing of the Royal British Legion Standard took place on May 5 in St James Church.

The annual Parade before the blessing ceremony proceeded from the muster point at Albion Road through Antony Road to the church in beautiful sunshine.

The Parade was led off with the Royal Marine Cadet Corps Band, always a stunning sight in their attractive uniforms followed by standard bearers from local clubs and organisations including the youngest standard bearers from Torpoint Nursery and Infant School.

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After school art club launched in Millbrook

Rame Peninsula Art, a small art studio school in Millbrook, is in the process of enrolling students for an exciting after school art club.

The new venture, which will run on Friday evenings from 5pm to 7pm starting in June, builds on the hugely successful Saturday art club which has been running at the studio for many years.

Alan Lemin, an ex head of department at the Plymouth College of Art, founded Rame Peninsula Art 10 years ago from his home based studio in Millbrook. His aim was to encourage young artists from his local community to engage in a variety of arts and mixed media practice. Since then Alan, supported by a small team of artists, has worked with a multitude of students many from as young as eight years of age.

A central aim of his work is to enable students to achieve an arts award qualification by compiling a detailed portfolio of their work.

Alan said: “My work is a little different from what young students would experience through traditional art lessons at school. I try to provide an environment for creative expression that enables students to explore a variety of media in order for them to create their own personalised portfolio, which in turn provides the basis for arts award certification”.

Alan was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Years Honours list of 2015 for services to further and higher education. A large part of this award was for his work with young people. In 2009 Alan introduced the Saturday Arts Club to the Plymouth College of Art to enable young artists from ages four to 16 to access arts spaces, studios and equipment and to experience producing art in a professional higher education arts environment.

In addition to running his studio school, leaving the Plymouth College of Art in 2015, provided Alan with an opportunity to concentrate on his own arts practice and since, his paintings have found a strong audience in Italy.

As an Arts Award advisor, Alan is keen to spread the message. He added: “Unfortunately over many years government budget cuts has impacted negatively on art in schools. This has denied many young people the opportunity for true creative expression. I believe that my work goes a little way in redressing that imbalance. I fervently believe that everybody is an artist. Art should be fun and without boundaries and this is a philosophy that I practice through my teaching and hold most dear”.

Rame Peninsula Art is currently enrolling for an After School Friday Arts Club starting in June for students between eight and 11 years of age. Some of Alan’s smaller work is presently on display at Nelli’s a new contemporary café in Yealmpton Devon.

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Rame’s new gig is launched Rame Gig Club has had another busy and exciting month! The annual meeting in April was followed by the naming and blessing of the club’s gorgeous new gig boat.

The club tried to ensure that anyone who had ever had anything to do with the club was invited to the long-awaited launch event of the ‘Spirit of Rame’ built by a young boat builder from Looe, Harry Poulson.

Founder member Pat Hocking, club chair Gill Gibson and the Revd Jill Murray made wonderful, thoughtful contributions to the naming and blessing of the gig which was draped in the Cornish flag. After some celebratory bubbles, various rowers keenly boarded the gig for a spin around the bay - all agreeing to her being a ‘lovely row’.

The winter season was topped off with a curry night celebrating Rame’s third overall position in the league - the icing on the cake for a thoroughly enjoyable first season of competitive winter rowing. A highlight of the evening was an inspirational poem by Ali Benson - Go Rame!

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the Cornish Pilot Gig World Championships in the Isles of Scilly from May 3. To 5. Extra races for supervets, early starts, and rapid turnovers made the weekend fly by on a huge wave of energy.

Conditions varied with the Saturday morning being extremely choppy and challenging, and the Sunday racing on calm waters in

bright sunshine. All rowers had personal highlights and reasons to be proud of themselves.

Rame Ladies Supervets finished 8th and Mens Supervets finished 10th.

Ladies main event positions were 89th and 123rd, while the Men finished 29th and 104th.

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of the club has ensured that Rame will have two boats in next year’s event. Rame’s rankings (out of 65 clubs) placed them in the top 3rd on average - a significant achievement as Rame is a small club with very few young adult rowers. The juniors have performed outstandingly yet again with rankings of second in both

the U14 and U16 groups oarsome!

Rame Gig Club welcomes new members to the rowing and fitness suite sections of the club. Membership details can be found at www. ramegigclub.com. Get in touch with the club via the contacts on the website, or via Facebook, especially if you want to ‘have a go at a row’.

Rame Gig Minnadhu in a race at the Cornish Gig World Championships

Rame Gig Club founder member Pat Hocking thanks Harry Poulson, who built the gig

New befriending volunteers needed for stroke victims Volunteer Cornwall are urgently looking for volunteers to help recent stroke patients in their recovery journey.

Stroke Befriending volunteers meet with other stroke patients once a week for six weeks and offer support and encouragement. This can really help mental wellbeing and make people feel less isolated and more connected to their community.

Cancer Research thanks Val Andrew and Joy Smith on behalf of Cancer Research UK Torpoint would like to thank everyone who helped them raise a total of £818.80 for Easter eggs, chicks, and bunnies.

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As a volunteer you can use your experience to help others, receive valuable training and gain skills in befriending. We asked Margaret, one of Volunteer Cornwall’s volunteers, what it’s like being a Stroke Befriender: “I always feel that if you can help someone else it’s all worthwhile and you can pass on your knowledge and information to them and hopefully they will gain from it too… I really enjoy it” Please get in touch to find out more about becoming a Stroke Befriending volunteer.

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History group meeting Rame Peninsula History Group’s next meeting on June 17 will be a village walk, guided by Tony Carne, starting from Forder and looking at ‘Local Developments.’ There are only 20 places available for this so please e-mail the secretary at secramehistory@gmail.com

Cora’s appreciation Mrs Cora Stafford would like to thank family and friends for all the lovely cards, flowers and messages sent to her after the sad loss of her dear Becks, who was such a big part of her life and is so missed.

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The Torpoint Old Cornwall Society celebrated its 40th Anniversary at Torpoint Football Club in May.

Presentations were made by the President Sir Richard Carew-Pole to a number of members for their service over the years, including Mrs Carina Davis, treasurer, Jacki Downing, secretary and Leadville Parsons, chairman.

Bouquets were presented to Mrs Eve Waters and Mrs Joan Thompson for their long service and and Rob Thompson was also honoured for his long service on the committee and also as deputy treasurer.

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14 KEMPTON TCE TORPOINT CORNWALL PL11 2DQ

14 June 2019

COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY • COMMUNITY DIRECTORY

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Your guide to community events in your area Army Cadet Force Tuesdays Torpoint ACF Building, Antony Road, Torpoint 7pm to 9pm. If you are 12+ come along to a parade night (parents welcome). Adult volunteers needed, no experience necessary, full training given www.armycadets.com Circle Dance Group Second and fourth Tuesdays Millbrook Village Hall 7.30pm to 9pm. Contact : Vivien Benjamin for more information. Tel 01752 829021.

Coffee Mornings Saturdays Held at the Kingsand Institute from 10am to 12 noon.

Hosted by a different charity or group each week.

Coppola School of Performing Arts Various days Classes in ballet and musical theatre at Millbrook Village Hall. For details please contact Kelly on 07889063330 or email coppolaschool@hotmail.co.uk.

Family Information Service Information for children, young people, parents/ carers and practitioners across Cornwall. Details www.supportincornwall.org.uk.

Friday Youth Group Youth and Children’s Centre, Trevol Road, Torpoint.

Open each Friday evening 6.30pm to 9pm.

Friends of Thanckes Park Volunteer group, constituted, to promote and regenerate Thanckes Park, Torpoint. The park has now an official title of the QEII Fields in Trust at Thanckes Park, after winning the award to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Vist www.facebook.com/ groups/1687858311449763 or call 07886 567632 Grace Community Church Meets in the Youth and Family Hub Centre, Trevol Road, Torpoint. Sunday morning prayer meeting at 9.30am with main service at 10.30am. We are a Christ Centred, Bible believing, people loving church.

There is a bible study on a Tuesday, to go deeper into the different scripture of the bible. On the third Wednesday of each month, there is a whole church prayer meeting. Contact details for Pastor Archie Gray pastorgcct@yahoo.co.uk.

Hartbeeps Fridays Torpoint Council Chambers, from 10am. Multi-sensory music classes for babies and children aged up to five years. Award winning classes featuring music, puppets, laughter and fun. Baby bells - newborn to sitting; Baby beeps - sitting to first steps; Happy house - confident walkers to school age and younger siblings. For information visit www.hartbeeps.com.

Kim’s Keep Fit Mondays Millbrook Village Hall 9.30am. Energising fitness through exercise, music and dance. Good for energy levels, strength, flexibility and cardiovascular.

Contact Kim on 01752 823817 or 07968889496 for more information.

Maker with Rame Parish Council Second Thursday of month Meet at the Kingsand Institute 7pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.mwrpc.org.

Millbrook Short Mat Bowling Club Mondays Millbrook Village Hall 7pm to 10pm. Contact Brian Tucker on 01752 822642.

Millbrook Village Enhancement Team (VETS) Saturdays A group of volunteers dedicated to keeping the central part of the village clean and tidy, weed-free and looking attractive. Meet at the village hall at 2pm.

Bring small gardening tools, gloves, brushes etc.

Dates for 2019: May 4 and 25; June 29; July 27; August 17; September 21; October 26; November 30. These dates are weather dependant.

Beavers in the Belfry!

A group from 1st Millbrook Beavers recently spent a super evening at Maker Church learning about bell ringing.

John Evans and his team led the children up the tower to the three landings, the first where the bells are pulled, the second houses the bells and the third leads on to the roof. There are six bells and the beavers helped to pull the treble.

There were magical views from the top reaching over Mount Edgcumbe Park and all the way down to Looe Island.

Unfortunately, the historic tower is in need of repairs. John and his team are busily fund raising to realise a fund of £20,000 and 1st Millbrook Beavers are supporting the ‘Maker Bell Tower Appeal’.

Donations to the appeal can be made either by cheque, made payable to Maker with Rame PCC, or by BACS to Sort Code 09-01-51 Account No. 09498305. Please write ‘Maker Church Bell Tower Appeal’ on the back of cheques as a reference.

Cheques to be sent to: Maker Church Bell Tower Appeal, c/o John Evans, Meryton House, The Green, Kingsand, Torpoint PL10 1NH. Millbrook Over 50s Club Fridays Meet at Millbrook Village Hall 2pm to 4pm. Contact : Muriel Winter on 01752 823233 to find out more.

second Wednesday of month at 7.30pm at the Torpoint Comrades’ United Services Club (opposite Sainsburys). Details www.britishlegion.org.uk/ branches/torpoint.

Mount Edgcumbe Community Run Saturdays Weekly 5km run against the clock, starting at 9am.

Everyone is invited - young, old and dogs. Organised by volunteers and free to enter. Starts at Aunty Em’s Gatehouse, close to the lower gate at Cremyll and finishes at Mount Edgcumbe House. For more details visit www.parkrun.org.uk/mountedgcumbe .

St John Ambulance Meet at Ambulance Hall, Marine Drive. Adults Monday 7.30pm to 9pm; Cadets Friday 7pm to 9pm; Nursing Cadets Wednesday 7pm to 9pm; Badgers Thursday 5.15pm to 6.45pm.

MMAA Striking Zone Tuesdays The Garden Sports & Leisure Centre, Torpoint 7.30pm.

Martial arts classes for kids and adults. For more information call 07850 586179.

Police Cadets Torpoint Community Police Cadet unit. Aged 13 to 18 ‚ Willingness and enthusiasm required, no joining fee.

Fortnightly meetings. Contact PCSO Lucy Kirvell for further information.

Regular events at Sheviock Memorial Hall Mondays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2pm to 4pm Short bowls; 7pm to 10pm Spanish club (first Monday in month); All day snooker and billiards Tuesdays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2.30pm to 4.30pm Short tennis; 5.30pm to 7.30pm Pilates; 7.30pm to 9.30pm Whist; 8pm to 9pm Beautiful fitness; All day snooker and billiards Wednesdays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2pm to 4pm WI (third Wednesday of month); 5.30pm to 6.30pm Badminton juniors 7 to 11 years; 6.30pm to 7.30pm Badminton 12 to 16 years; 7.30pm Badminton adults; All day snooker and billiards Thursdays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 2.15pm to 3.15pm Keep fit gently; 7pm to 9pm Gardening club (first Thursday of month); 7.30pm to 9.30pm Short tennis; All day snooker and billiards Fridays 9.30am to 1.30pm Pre-school; 1pm to 2.30pm Mothers and toddlers; 7.30pm to 9.30pm Short mat bowls; All day snooker and billiards Saturdays Private hire; fun days, craft fairs, flower show, church functions, film shows, concerts, fund raising events plus snooker and billiards Sundays Private hire, craft fairs, fund raising plus snooker and billiards.

Royal British Legion Torpoint & District Branch. Monthly meetings on

Saturday Art School Woodshed Studio, Millbrook. A place where art, maths and science meet. A fun, exciting and creative 10 week course for students aged 6-16 years from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Details www.ramepeninsulaart.com or 01752 823364.

Meetings open to anyone affected by central vision loss. Family, friends and carers welcome. Contact Judy on 01275 319001.

Torpoint and Rame Youth Club Netball Club Mondays From 6pm to 8pm at the Torpoint and Rame Community Sports Centre. Details 01752 822109.

Torpoint Art Club Fridays Torpoint Library 1pm to 4pm. Details 01752 816615.

Torpoint Badminton Club Wednesdays From 7.30pm to 10pm at the Torpoint and Rame Community Sports Centre. Details 01752 815292.

Sheviock Parish Council Sheviock Parish Council meets on the the second Monday of the month, at 7pm in the Methodist Chapel schoolroom. Occasionally this may be subject to change, please refer to monthly agendas for time confirmation. There is no meeting in August. Dates for 2019 April 8; May 13; June 10; July 8; August no meeting; September 9; October 14; November 11; December 9.

Torpoint Ferryboat Entertainers Wednesdays Ladies singing group meet at Cornerstone Church 7.30pm. Contact 01752 815759.

Torpoint Library and Information Service Refurbished library opens on May 1. Opening hours now 9.15am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.15am to 12.15pm Saturdays. Contact 0300 1234 111.

Torpoint Lady Singers Mondays Cornerstone Church from 7.15pm. Details 01752 812602.

Torpoint and Rame Youth Club Mondays Millbrook Methodist Church 6pm to 8pm for ages 11 to 15, school Years 7 to 10. Cost 50p. All young people welcome.

Torpoint & Rame Royal Naval Association Last Friday of month Meet at Comrades & United Services Club at 7.30pm.

Contact Paul Carter (Branch Secretary) on 01752 814453.

Torpoint Country Market Tuesdays Held between 9.30am and 11.30am at the Silver Band Hut in Antony Road. Locally produced food, crafts and plants available to purchase Torpoint Macular Support Group Second Friday of month Torpoint Library, Fore Street, Torpoint 2pm to 4pm.

Torpoint Diabetic Circle Support and social group running various monthly events. For details visit torpointdiabetic.wordpress. com

Torpoint Residents Association 3rd Wednesday of month Band Hall, Torpoint 8pm.

Torpoint WI Meet every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7.30 pm in St James Church Hall. Contact 812720.

Torpoint Wives Club 4th Thursday of month From 7.30pm. Details 01752 823678.

Waterside Colour Circle Workshop Mornings Enterprise Court, 10am too 1pm. Call for details of workshops 01752 811158.

Wilcove WI Meetings every third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm in New Cove Hall, Wilcove PL11 2RD.

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The meeting was chaired by President Mary Cooper who introduced guest speaker Mrs Purdy Giles.

Purdy gave a talk telling the story of her life combined with a cookery demonstration titled ‘A taste of the Punjab’. She was born in the Punjab, North West India but she came to England with her family when she was only two years old.

The food from her country of birth always played a big part in her life with traditions being handed down from generation to generation. Purdy made onion bhajis for the members, adding various spices to chopped vegetables and blending them with chickpea flour before deep frying them. The ladies were given a taster once cooked, which was very much appreciated as they were delicious. Purdy was a social worker dealing with foster care, but has now taken on a new venture doing demonstrations and talks using her heritage as a backdrop.

The two AGM resolutions, ‘A call against the decline of local bus services’ and ‘Don’t fear the smear’ were both voted for unanimously. Torpoint’s votes will be taken to the WI AGM in Bournemouth on June 5 by the Crafthole WI representative.

Sue Hale discussed future trips including the Hendra Farm visit on June 14 and a day at Heligan Gardens on September 26 . Tickets for The Calendar Girls Musical, at the Theatre Royal in August have all been taken up.

Katherine Smith gave an account of her zip wire challenge which was part of Cornwall Federation WI Centenary Celebrations. Everyone considered her very brave - it is certainly not for the faint hearted.

MAKER WITH RAME

Guest speaker at the April meeting was Julian Waring who spoke about the work of the Fishermen’s Mission which was interesting and moving.

The life of a fisherman is hard at the best of times and these times are interspersed with very low p oints which is when the Mission steps in with their valuable work of sustaining and supporting the families.

2019 marks the 65th birthday of our WI as well as the 100th birthday of the Cornish Federation. As a result there will be a variety of events planned through the year to mark these milestones. On Saturday May 18 several members of the Cornish WI took part in a zip wire adventure for charity at the Eden project. We look forward to hearing more details in due course!

Diary dates: June 15 – coffee morning at Kingsand Institute June 21 – Garden meeting (details to be confirmed) July 19 – Kay Rouse on Mercy ships For more information please contact Anni Stewart, secretary on 01752 415173. All new members very welcome.

Harmony fundraiser Whitsand Harmony returned to Crafthole Village Hall to help raise money for the Sheviock church refurbishment fund.

A concert of popular music was performed in a lovely atmosphere and enjoyed by all and a total of £345 was raised.

The concert was the last one conducted by musical director Ann Wills who has retired after 15 years with the choir - taking the choir from strength to strength during that time.

Sadly the group also lost a much valued tenor in Ann’s husband Vyv. Whitsand Harmony practice at the Coastal Zone, Downderry on Wednesday evenings between 7.30pm and 9.30pm and welcome new members.

Visit the choir’s website or go along to listen.

The aim of Whitsand Harmony going forward is to continue the 30 year tradition of this wonderful local choir formed by Shirley Taylor.

USEFUL Farewell Fred Luckraft NUMBERS June 2019

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Rame Peninsula Male Voice Choir has had the sad privilege of singing farewell to its oldest member, Fred Luckraft, who has died at the age of 93.

During his service as federation rep, the choir participated in concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and in Plymouth which resulted in more than £90,000 being raised by the federation for Cornish charities.

Fred was born in Cawsand on August 25, 1925, into a With his rich bass voice, he was the doyen of the naval family and a world where films were silent; the choir, a fully active member to the last, always first in first TV images were yet to be transmitted, and Britain line - ahead of younger men - to help store equipment was heading into the Depression with two million after rehearsals. unemployed.

So it was fitting that the choir paid tribute in Maker The family lived in Garrett Street, overlooking the Church on May 17, at a memorial service celebrating his sea, and Fred attended Four Lanes End Junior School life in the very place where Fred had first discovered and then Hoe Grammar School in Plymouth before his love of singing, performing there as a choirboy. studying engineering at Camborne College until the The following day he had been due to sing in a summer of 1945.

Maker concert to raise funds for the iconic bell tower He then served in the Royal Navy as a radar which is in need of repair. operator, and saw active service in the Middle East and Fred was among the earliest members after the Indian Ocean before being demobbed in 1946. choir was founded in 1976, On leaving the service and played his part in the he worked for the South charitable ethos which West Electricity Board was instrumental in them before studying at St Paul’s receiving the Queen’s Award College in Cheltenham for Voluntary Service last (now the University of year.

Gloucestershire) as a When Cornwall Council mature student in order to honoured the choir with a become a teacher. reception, it was Fred who He was a secondary was charged with accepting school teacher in Devon a framed parchment on and Cornwall for the rest their behalf from the Lord of his working life, retiring Lieutenant of Cornwall. at 55.

Fred was no stranger to He taught at schools the notion of service to in Liskeard, Callington, others, in a range of roles Fred Luckraft pictured with choir’s youngest member and Torpoint, although he not only remarkable on the Robin Willoughby, when the choir was honoured by continued to do supply basis of longevity. He was Cornwall Council following their nomination for the teaching thereafter.

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service last year. simply peerless.

He married a Millbrook Photo: Jean Knight He served for many girl, Dorcas Caroline Jane years as secretary of Austin, in 1952. She sadly the Millbrook Permanent Annuity Society and was passed away in July 2005. His younger brother, John, a member of the Pelican Lodge. He was the choir passed away some 10 years ago. Fred is survived by almoner, and also, for some three decades, Rame’s his daughter, June Caroline, granddaughter Emma, representative at the Cornish Federation of Male Voice grandson Noel (married to Jennie) and greatChoirs where his wise and friendly counsel was much granddaughter Eva. valued. He was delighted when nominated by his Fred will surely be an asset to God’s choir in the sky colleagues to receive the federation honour of the where hopefully, Rame members who have beaten him President’s Plate, given to member choirs for service to to it will have laid in some Pusser’s rum for his singing in their community. arrival!

“Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” Plato Jesus said: “Why do you look at the speck

of sawdust in your someone else’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from the other person’s eye.”

We live in a strange world. At the same time as there is a greater tolerance of people’s way of living, the anonymity of the internet allows so called Trolls to throw abuse, threats, unkind words, all seeking to upset and disturb others.

We all know how easy it is to pick out people’s faults. We quickly identify someone who is vain, self-centred, arrogant, petty, or bitter.

We see the faults of politicians, celebrities, and criminals, but we also know the flaws of people in our everyday lives, whether our family members, friends or co-workers.

What makes us what we are? We are all, in different ways, affected by our pasts. Everyone is born an innocent loving child. As we grow up, each of us has had to come to terms with disappointment, abuse, ridicule, pain, abandonment, rejection and isolation. And each of us has coped with these challenges in different ways. It has made some stronger but others have developed shyness or lack of selfconfidence.

The experience of our past makes us no longer the innocent, trusting child we once were.

By Roy Bright Chairman of Churches Together in Torpoint and District

Each of us has had to cope with positive and negative people and events that have moulded and made us who we are today. Even though we are all different from each other, our hearts are the same. We all want friendship. We all want success. We all want a family. We all want love.

None of us wants judgment or criticism.

We may instinctively seek to find people’s faults, but God asks us to see the good in them.

Whether it is a mean old man, a rebellious teenager, a cold-hearted criminal, a self-centred celebrity, or an arrogant politician. We are all just human. We are all in our different ways, damaged people.

Jesus, by his own example, sought to teach us how to treat other people. When we treat people according to our prejudices, this makes things worse for others and us. When we treat people with compassion...everyone changes.

That is why Jesus said “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who ill treat you.”

That is why Jesus supported all the outcasts that everyone else hated.

That is why He forgave the adulteress and the thief on the cross, because he saw the good in them, and received them and their lives were transformed.

We all carry the scars of our history. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

Everyone needs love, friendship and support.

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

Emergency Numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance or Coastguard 999 or 112 Police general enquiries 101 Cornwall County Council 01752 814885 Cawsand/Millbrook Surgeries 01752 829003 Rame Group Practice’s Penntorr Health 01752 813277 Derriford Hospital 08451 558155 Electricity, Western Power Distribution 0800 678 3105 Gas, Transco (Gas Emergency Service) 0800 111999 Water, South West Water 0344 3462020 Environment Agency (Emergency) 0800 807060 RSPCA 0300 1234 999

Helplines Age UK Cornwall 01872 266383 Adoption UK 0844 848 7900 Al-Anon Family Groups 020 7403 088 Alcoholics Anonymous 0800 917 7650 Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 220674 Carers UK 020 7378 4999 Childline 0800 1111 Christians Against Poverty (Debt Advice)0800 328 0006 Cornwall Lifeline (24 Hours Alarm System) 0300 1234161 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111 Crossline Listening Service 01752 666777 Cruse Bereavement Care 0870 1671677 Devon & Cornwall Food Association 07410 977598 Disability & Information Advice Line 01736 759500 Drug Addicts Anonymous: Helpline 07818260811 Money Advice Plymouth (Debt Advice) 01752 208126 NSPCC Child Protection Helpline 0808 8005000 National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700700 NHS Direct 0845 4647 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000247 Osteoporosis Support Group 075958 500314 Overeaters Anonymous 07000 784 985 Parentline Plus 0808 8002222 Relateline 0845 1304010 Samaritans 116 123 Talk to Frank 0800 776600 Shelterline 0808 8004444 Stroke Helpline 0303 3033 100 West Country Landlords Assn 01752 242980

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RAC Green Flag Rail Travel, national enquiries Plymouth Citybus National Express Coaches Brittany Ferries Cawsand Ferry Cremyll Ferry Torpoint Ferry Tourist Information Passport Office, National Helpline

08000 828282 0800 400600 08457 484950 01752 662271 08717 818181 08705 360360 01752 253153 01752 822105 01752 812233 01752 266030 0870 5210410

Entertainment Theatre Royal Plymouth Pavilions Ticket Store Vue Cinema Tourist Information

01752 267222 03337 727727 0345 308 4620 01752 306330

Mount Edgcumbe National Trust: Antony The Garden Torpoint Library Torpoint & Rame Sports Hall Torpoint Athletic FC

01752 822236 01752 812191 01752 816800 0300 1234111 01752 815172 01752 812889

Leisure

Weather The Met Office Weathercall

0870 9000100 0870 6004242

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