Launceston Life | Issue 2 | Winter 2018

INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY MAGAZINE | ISSUE 2 | WINTER 2018

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ince publishing the first edition of Launceston Life, we have had an overwhelming response from our readers and advertisers so a big thank you for all the support, we couldn’t do it without you.

Also a big congratulations to Sophie Brain who won our front cover competition and has done a fantastic job in drawing our magnificent castle. Visit our website to view all the other fantastic entries!

Not long after the first edition went to print, I had a knock on my door and in walked Jim Edwards, who if you don’t know is a fascinating gentleman with a wealth of knowledge about the history of Launceston, the people, buildings, events and so much more. We had a good chat and Jim shared stories and facts, including what he knew about my family history. It was a simple gesture that moved me to tears. After this discussion we decided on a new feature for the upcoming editions, and you can find our brand new Launceston History column on page 25.

As we approach the Christmas season, you will find two pages dedicated to various services and events from our Churches, all who welcome anybody to come and celebrate with them this year. We also hear from Launceston Central Councillor Gemma Massey on page 13, who tells us all about the efforts of the community in recent months and those to follow.

There is much more packed into this edition too, so get settled on the sofa with a hot chocolate and enjoy.

The team here wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and we look forward to seeing you all in 2019!

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PEOPLE IN CRISIS

THE WORK OF THE

LAUNCESTON FOODBANK

08 WOSSON

TOWN EVENT LISTINGS 10 THE TOWN HALL

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS 13 TRUE COMMUNITY SPIRIT

BY GEMMA MASSEY

17 AWARD WINNING LAUNCESTON

SHOWCASING OUR TOWNS BUSINESS TALENT

20 CHURCHES TOGETHER IN LAUNCESTON

EXTENDING A WARM WELCOME THIS CHRISTMAS

22 TOWN COUNCIL

THE LATEST NEWS 25 ON OUR DOORSTEPS FOR DECADES

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THE FIRST IN OUR NEW HISTORY SERIES

ECO-LAUNCESTON

DOING OUR BIT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

33 FOR ALL THE FAMILY

CLUBS & EVENTS 37 WIN A FANTASTIC PRIZE! LARRY THE LAMB IS LOST 42 HELPING US FOR GENERATIONS

MEET MARGARET YOUNG

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With Christmas fast approaching, Launceston Food Bank find themselves at their busiest point of the year, with the appeal for food and extra treats such as chocolate, sweets and biscuits as important as ever. These small extras that many of us take for granted are added to food parcels given to those in need during this festive season, to make them really special.

Launceston Food Bank was opened 4 years ago in Newport Industrial Estate, and is run by a dedicated team of volunteers from Monday - Friday, 10am to 12pm. Since then it has worked with schools, churches, groups and agencies to assist local people and their families with food in times of crisis. At present, the main cause of food crisis is low income, with many families barely making ends meet with the demands of high private rents, council tax, large water and energy bills plus the price of fuel and food ever increasing.

Staff and volunteers welcome surprise visitor Lisa from Pirate FM.

Funding is essential to the Foodbank if they are to continue helping our local families, so they also opened up a charity shop, selling everything from clothes to saucepans, shoes to bedding. All items sold in the shop are donated once again by the very generous community; and all profits are used to keep the Foodbank open and accessible to all local people who need it.

“The myth that ‘anybody can come and ask for food’ is exactly that” says Yvonne King, director of Launceston Foodbank. “We will never turn people away, but strive to provide help for them at a time when they need support”. Food is donated to the foodbank by the very generous community, who drop items into the supermarket collecting boxes. All the food is then logged in by the volunteers, dated and placed onto shelves ready to be packed in boxes when needed.

So this year when out shopping for your festive food - why not purchase one extra item and place this in any Foodbank collection box or drop it down to them directly. Your kindness makes such a difference.

Launceston Foodbank wishes you all a very happy, peaceful Christmas

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Charity Focus - Helping local people in crisis: Launceston Foodbank

The “Bra Bank” allows women to donate their unwanted bras with funds donated to the Against Breast Cancer charity.

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REGULAR CLUBS & EVENTS

LAUNCESTON TOWN HALL EVENTS December 5 - Swing into Christmas with the Dave Hankin Big Band December 6 - Christmas with the New Jersey Boys December 8 - Heart FM Christmas Fayre December 9 - Breakfast with Santa December 9 - Community Carol Concert December 15 - A Dickensian Christmas December 16 - Mama Mia - Here We Go Again December 21 - Polar Express Pyjama Party 2019 January 26 - Science Adventures by Coppice Theatre February 14 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra February 16 - Mike Osman as Donald Trump 'Funding the Wall' Tour February 17 - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Family Orchestra Day February 22 - Rule The World February 23 - Mark Steel 'Every Little Thing's Gonna be Alright'

Wosson!

Cornwall Beekeepers Association Launceston Group.

Monthly evening meetings in winter months at Launceston College. Summer meetings out & about. Guests welcome. For dates and more information please phone secretary Rosemarie Lane 01566 773584.

Launceston Amateur Dramatic Society Contact Nigel Crabb on 01566 770806 or 07870 618951. Email ncc207@btinternet.com or katehancock@hotmail.com. Also find us on Facebook - LADS Launceston.

Launceston Camera Club Welcoming anybody interested in photography from novices to the more experienced. We meet every Tuesday at 7.15pm from Sept to April except Christmas and New Year at Tregadillett Community Hall, Prouts Way, Tregadillett, Launceston, PL15 7HT. Launceston & North Cornwall Motor Club Contact Mike Wevill 01566 784451 or visit lncmc.co.uk for details.

Launceston Town Band Two course lunch, Wednesdays 11am-2pm in the band room behind dentists & Gateway Centre off Madford Lane. Learners group Thursday evening 6.30pm-7.30pm. Main band rehearsals Tuesday & Thursday. Any new players welcome. Contact Ann Brown 01566 86700.

Launceston Folk Dance Club Every Tuesday from Sept - June, 8pm-10pm at St Johns Ambulance Hall. Singles, pairs, friends come exercise and have fun whilst dancing.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, LAUNCESTON BRANCH Monthly branch meeting open to all members on the first Thursday of the month, 7.30 pm at their HQ in Edymead, Westgate Street, opposite the Cornish and Devon Post building.

Women's Section meet on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm.

Weekly drop in Coffee morning every Wednesday from 10am to noon. All welcome, Welfare workers from Plymouth Pop in centre visit on the first Wednesday of every month to deal with any problems that our local ex-service community need help with.

CafÊ Scientifique 7.00pm in the Liberty Suite, Jericho’s Kitchen, one Tuesday a month. Talk and chat on scientific topics in relaxed atmosphere. No such thing as a stupid question. Contact Cherry Warne 01566 772701.

LAUNCESTON TOWN COUNCIL & COMMITTEE MEETINGS - 7pm unless otherwise indicated (All open to the public).

December 3 - Estates and Properties (10am) December 3 - Lawrence House Management (2pm) December 6 - Planning and Economic Development 18 December - Full Council 20 December - Planning and Economic Development 2019 2 January - Finance & General Purposes 8 January - Tourism and Information Services (5.15pm) 15 January - Full Council 17 January - Planning and Economic Development 4 February - Estates and Properties (10am) 6 February - Finance & General Purposes 7 February - Planning and Economic Development 19 February - Full Council 19 February - Annual Meeting of the Council as the Burial Authority (after Full Council) 28 February - Planning and Economic Development Festival of Nativity Cribs & Christmas Trees If you have not already been along to see the wonderful display of Cribs & Christmas Trees in St Mary Magdalene's Church Launceston there is still time to do so as this exhibition is open up until Sunday 9th December inclusive.

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Table Tennis Every Wednesday 7pm - 9pm at the Gateway Centre next to Launceston library. A friendly table tennis club for all abilities. Contact Lois Atkin - lois04@hotmail.com or 01566 777157.

Mothers’ Union Meet the third Wednesday of each month in the choir vestry at St Mary’s Church in Launceston at 2.30pm. We warmly welcome everyone, both male and female. Contact Raye 01566 773404.

Salvation Army Sunday prayers at 10am, Cafe worship following at 11am.

Monday John 3:16 Cafe, 10am - 1pm Tuesday at 1pm Soup & Roll, followed by CAMEO (Come & Meet Each Other) at 1.45pm. Contact Susan 01566-774160 ST MARY’S HALL Tai Chi Classes - Every Tuesday evening & Wednesday morning (term time).

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Nicky Brice Ballet Classes - Every afternoon & evening Mondays & Thursdays, & Friday mornings (term time). 07975614264.

Bingo - Every Wednesday & Saturday at 7.30pm.

01566 774880.

St Mary’s Friday Coffee & Shop - 9.30am12.30pm at St Mary’s Church hall, Launceston.

Come and browse while enjoying tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Donations of books and brica-brac always welcome. Call Sue at the Parish office on 01566 772771 or email launceston. parishoffice@yahoo.co.uk.

Launceston Floral Art Group - First Tuesday of each month, 7.30pm at St Mary’s Church Hall. Contact 01566 775717 (Flower Scene) or 07854 475711.

Launceston Road Runners - 6.45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays in Launceston Leisure Centre for social and training runs. New members always welcome. www.launcestonroadrunners.co.uk.

Low Impact Zumba - Every Tuesday 9.45am at Launceston Ambulance Hall. Contact Liz Lazenbury 07484157706, lizlazenbury@gmail.com.

Launceston Market in the Square - Second Saturday of each month. Contact Launceston TIC 01566 772321 or info@launcestontic.co.uk.

Launceston Orchestra - Friendly group of amatuer musicians who meet on Tuesday evenings in Launceston College during term time 7pm-8.45pm. We play really great classical music. Ideally we like you to be grade 5 or over. We especially welcome players of violin, viola, bassoon, clarinet & french horn. Contact launcestonorchestra@outlook.com or ring Simon Thomas (conductor) on 07725 964996.

Launceston Men’s Probus Club - meets 10.30am on the 2nd & 4th Monday of each month at Eagle House Hotel. Contact Jim Elliott 01566 773444.

West Country Embroiderers - Launceston Branch. 10am-3pm, last Friday of every month

LAUNCESTON CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH Tuesday coffee morning - 10am-12pm.

Friday market - 9.30am-1pm.

Sunday morning service - 10.30am.

Launceston Choral Society - Mondays at 7.30pm, Central Methodist Church Hall. Friendly group of singers who like to do great choral works. For more details contact Cherry or Mike Warne on 01566 772701.

Memory Cafe - fortnightly 2pm-4pm at Central Methodist Hall Launceston. For carers and those living with memory problem. Contact Cym Downing 01566 774425, Nik Burgess 01566 776509 or visit memorycafelaunceston.org.uk.

U3A Monthly Meeting - 10.15am on the last Friday of every month (except Dec) at Central Methodist Hall.

Tregadillett Songbirds Ladies Choir - 7.30pm on Thursdays at Tregadillett Community Centre.

Contact Marion Oak 01566 772342.

Flowerpatch Quilters - Every 2nd Thursday at Central Methodist Church Hall. Contact 01566 86666 or email flowerpatchquilters@hotmail.co.uk.

Launceston Cricket Club - Open to new players and members throughout the summer, from April to Sept. Facilities are available to hire throughout the year. Contact Bill Glen 01566 784603.

Launceston W.I. - Second Tuesday of every month at Liberty Suite (above Jericho’s). Light lunch from 1.15pm with speaker at 2pm. Contact Rosemary McClenaghan 01566 776365 or Rosemary Freeman 01566 772831.

Lions Club - 7.30pm on 2nd Thursday of the month at Trethorne Golf Club. 01566 773747.

Trebullett Patchwork Group - Contact Carolyn Reynolds 01566 782556.

Launceston Visually Impaired Club - 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Transport provided from home to venue. Contact Angela Holman 01566 775863.

Please note: Events during the Christmas season may differ from the text shown. Contact the relevant person for the particular event if you are unsure.

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Launceston Town Hall

Highlights

December 16th Mama Mia - Here We Go Again FLIC present a matinee of this family favourite film.

December 5th Swing into Christmas with the Dave Hankin Big Band The band return after their knockout performance earlier this year with a fun-filled programme of festive favourites – with a swing twist! Featuring the Festival French Horns.

December 21st Polar Express Pyjama Party Put on your dressing gowns for this Christmas Classic. Tickets include film, hot chocolate and a cookie.

December 6th Christmas with the New Jersey Boys A festive celebration of musical legends including Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Showaddywaddy, Elton John, Freddie Mercury and more!

January 26th Science Adventures by Coppice Theatre In their top secret lab, the Science Fictionaries are trying to create the Ultimate Book of Science Stories! Using specially designed interactive technology, storytelling, puppets and music, this band of scientists have created a delightful show for children aged 5 - 12 years.

December 8th Heart FM Christmas Fayre Returning for the second year, the hall will be packed with people showcasing their 'side hustles' with entertainment and all things Christmassy.

December 9th Breakfast with Santa Bring your children along for a seasonal breakfast and a chance to meet Santa.

February 14th Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Don't miss the chance to see this world renowned Orchestra bring their brass section to Launceston.

December 9th Community Carol Concert Launceston Town Band presents its traditional Christmas Concert with special guests Launceston PopChoir.

February 16th Mike Osman as Donald Trump 'Funding the Wall' Tour Comedian Mike Osman delivering his hysterical brand new act crammed full of his latest impressions.

December 15th A Dickensian Christmas Ha-Hum-Ah Theatre proudly present a festive story-telling romp through some of English literature's most loved Christmas fables, poetry and music. Suitable for all ages.

For more information about Town Hall events please contact Launceston Tourist Information Centre on 01566 772321 or info@launcestontic.co.uk or find Launceston Town Hall on Facebook.

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February 17th Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Family Orchestra Day Anyone aged 7 to 107 is invited to join BSO for an orchestral music making day with a difference! Participants will form an ensemble of mixed instruments and work together to create rhythms, melodies and musical phrases to form a brand new composition, ready for sharing to an audience of friends and family!

Instrumentalists of any standard are welcome, as are singers.

March 24th Rich Hall's Hoedown Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show promises stand-up, improvised ballads, cracking good musicianship, and ultimately a hilarious, footstomping, good time to be had by all.

April 9th The Boy Who Cried Wolf Angel Heart Theatre present a tale to engage hearts of all ages. An impeccable combination of exquisite puppetry, dynamic storytelling, live music, beautiful songs… with the chance to join in. Suitable for all aged 3+.

February 22nd Rule The World The ultimate Take That tribute bringing a 4 piece act to Launceston "He sounds like me!" Gary Barlow

April 12th Supernatural or Science?

Richard Felix presents an interactive live show exploring the world of Ghosts.

February 23rd Mark Steel 'Every Little Thing's Gonna be Alright' Comedian, writer and regular on BBC One’s Have I Got News For You and Radio 4’s The News Quiz in Launceston as part of his 2019 tour.

April 28th Team Viking James Rowland presents the remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting story of how James and Sarah actually gave their best mate the Viking send-off he wanted... and all the trouble they got into when they did. "Equal parts sad, funny and ridiculous... a show of real courage combined with warmth and lyricism."

March 22nd Take a Chance on Us Returning for the second year, don't miss the leading Abba tribute band for South West England and beyond.

Want to learn something new or get into shape in the New Year?

Come along and get involved with one of the many regular sessions: PopChoir, Jive lessons, Cornish Dancing, Access Theatre, Oksigen Theatre, Healthwise, UnBEATable, Pilates Fusion and more…

Plus the first Friday of each month FLIC bring cinema to Launceston on the new seven metre screen!

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by Gemma Massey Cornwall Councillor for Launceston Central

I was thrilled to receive the new Launceston Life through my door back in September. I know how much hard work had gone in to continuing our local community publication and it did not disappoint!

Reading through the pages, it reaffirmed to me the strong community spirit within our beautiful town; from local businesses to updates from Cornwall Councillors and our Town Council, not forgetting the charity events and updates. It was a joy to read.

I have been incredibly fortunate to see this first hand in my role as Cornwall Councillor for Launceston Central. As an elected representative of our town, what I do is incredibly varied. From case work (helping local residents with all of their issues ranging from planning applications to parking, fly tipping to anti social behaviour); Town Council meetings (all of which are listed online and open for all local residents to attend); meetings down at County Hall; and group work with local organisations.

I love my role and feel honoured to represent the people of Launceston. It never ceases to amaze me the incredible selfless residents we have within our community. You will all be aware of the incredible fundraising efforts of both Councillor Val Bugden-Cawsey and also Gareth Lancaster. The support they have received from the community is a real testament to them both. But the fundraising doesn’t stop there. Many groups

and organisations are working hard to make our community that little bit better, from litter picks to volunteering in the grounds of Coronation Park. Over the last 6 months I have arranged a mixture of litter picks, weeding, painting and planting, and have been supported by not only colleagues but many local residents who just wanted to give a little bit back to the local community. It is so wonderful to see people coming together for the common good of our town.

As the winter months approach, the sense of giving doesn’t stop. Extra donations are now flowing in to support our local Foodbank, the Chamber of Commerce and their volunteer’s will be donning their thermals to make sure our towns festive lights are pretty as a picture, the Central Methodist Church are planning the open Christmas Day Lunch and much more. Coming from a large city and now making Launceston my home, such events always fill me with joy and a sense of community. To see the town come together and to witness the comradery really does make it feel like home.

I plan to have more litter picks in the spring and the details of these will be shared wherever possible, but if you would like to get involved and help make a difference, please do get in touch with the Town Council.

Wishing you all a happy festive period!

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A message from Gemma Massey: Cornwall Councillor for Launceston Central

True unity comm

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Doggy Trails for Waggy Tails

1. Your starting point is the free carpark at the rear of Calstock Village Hall (PL18 9QA). Follow the lower road past the Tamar Inn and bear right, taking the lane to your left walking alongside the river.

2. This quiet lane offers you a dramatic view of the railway viaduct. Pass a boat yard and admire interesting riverside homes along the way. The tarmac lane leads to a row of cottages on your left.

This is where you will find the pottery shed.

3. The tarmac lane now ends and splits. The road track ahead leads to a converted engine house owned by The Landmark Trust, and you can take a longer steeper route to Cotehele through the woodland and plantation.

4. My favourite way from here is to proceed on the stony track leading left and uphill to follow the river. The broad walkway provides glimpses through the trees of the Tamar and the railway viaduct. Discover a small chapel and read about the escape of Richard Edgcumbe from the troops of Richard III. 5. Continue along the well defined track until you reach the quay. Here you will find the tea room and explore the historic quay. Next follow the tarmac road which is flanked by bulrushes to a level path alongside the Morden Stream.

6. Cross the wooden bridge to the wildflower meadow to the Mill where you can buy a bag of wholemeal flour. Sadly, dogs are not allowed in the Mill.

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Award Winning LAUNCESTON!

We all know how fantastic our local independent shops, cafes and businesses are here in Launceston. What you may not know is that many of them have had special recognition for their products and services, and we have picked a handful to show you below.

TRUSCOTT MOTORS LAUNCESTON

Guild of Gold Lion Awards 2018 Local Peugeot Dealership Truscotts Launceston recently celebrated being named as one of the most outstanding Peugeot Dealerships within the UK in the prestigious annual Guild of Gold Lion Awards, which commends the Dealership on excellent customer service.

Award Winning Launceston

Simon Palmer, General Manager of Truscotts Peugeot Launceston

STARGAZY SOLUTIONS

Small Business Sunday award from Theo Paphitis and 2018 Best Affordable Digital Solutions Cornwall in the SME News Business Elite Awards. Stargazy Solutions is a small enterprise based near Launceston that offers affordable and effective social media management and entry-level websites to small businesses across Cornwall and Devon.

THE BELL INN

Runner-up Pub of the Year 2018 for Cornwall CAMRA (Campaign for real ale) Not bad for a pub that has only been open less than 3 years!

Landlord Ivor Gammon bought the Bell Inn 4 years ago. It was closed for 7 months whilst it underwent a refurbishment, and opened up as a Real Ale Pub in June 2015.

FOLK2FOLK FOLK2FOLK is a multi-award winning business that has received both national and local recognition. The company was last years Western Morning News Small Business of the Year and in 2018 has won five awards including Best P2P Lending Platform 2018 - UK (Wealth and Finance Business Awards) and Best Multi-Channel Small Business (Small Awards).

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CEO Giles Cross and FOLK2FOLK Co-Founder Louis Mathers collecting an award

BANBURY’S BEAUTY

Best Beauty Spa in Cornwall from the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2018 Banbury's Beauty Spa offers a full range of beauty treatments for any occasion, including massage and facials.

Donna Cornish (left) and Claire from Banburys Beauty toast their success

FLOWERS BY DONNA CORNISH

Best Florist in Cornwall from the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2018 Donna is able to offer advice and assistance through the entire spectrum of floristry, and strives for innovative and new designs as well as offering traditional displays to suit all customers and requirements.

GOSPENHEALE BARN

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KCS PRINT

2017 Cornwall Manufacturer of the Year Award This is a hard won award that takes account of stability, innovation, profitability and quality. KCS print are specialists in ecommerce returns labels, security print, short run digital and wide format banners and posters. They have manufactured in Launceston since the 90s and employ 28 staff.

ROSE (Recognition Of Service Excellence) Award Winners 2017 This is awarded to businesses that go the extra mile to provide excellent customer service.

Gospenheale Barn is a self catering holiday let for up to 6 people run

by David & Bridget. Set alongside a farm in a quiet hamlet, the cottage enjoys wonderful views of the North Cornwall countryside.

LITTLE BAKEHOUSE

Muddy Stilettos Cornwall 2018 - Finalist Best Cafe category Tripadvisor 2018 Certificate of Excellence Runner up - 2018 Cornwall Life Food & Drink Awards - Best Producer/Product 2018 category.

Little Bakehouse is a bakery and cafe offering an interesting and varied daily menu.

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Churches Together in Launceston & surrounding areas

The Churches in Launceston extend a warm welcome to you at all of their services and especially those mentioned below. On Christmas Day from 12.30pm helpers from the various churches will be serving Christmas lunch at Central Methodist Church at 1pm, for anyone who would like some company. There is no charge for this lunch.

For further details please contact Laura Goodall on 07817549675 or lauragoodall81@gmail.com. Looking ahead, there will be a United Service on Sunday 20th January 2018 at 10.30 am in the Town Hall.

Churches Together in Launceston - Christmas 2018

CENTRAL METHODIST CHURCH, LAUNCESTON

ST MARY MAGDALENE’S PARISH CHURCH

Sunday 9th December 6.30pm - 245 Christmas Special

Friday 30th November - Sunday 9th December Christmas Tree & Crib Festival open daily from 10:00am - 4:00pm

Sunday 16th December 10.30am - Christingle Service

Sunday 9th December 4:00pm - Christingle Service Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve 6.30pm - 9 Lessons and Carols 11.30pm - Midnight Mass

Sunday 23rd December 6.30pm - Carol Service Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve 4:00pm - Christmas Eve Crib service

CHURCH OF CHRIST THE CORNERSTONE, TREGADILLETT

Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve 11.30pm - Christmas Eve Midnight Communion

Sunday 16th December 3:00pm - Community Carol Service with Launceston Town Band

Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day 10.30am - Christmas Celebration Family Service

Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve 11.15pm - Midnight Mass

ST. CUTHBERT MAYNE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve 9.00pm - Night Mass

THE SALVATION ARMY LAUNCESTON CORPS

Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day 10.00am - Day Mass

Sunday 23rd December 4:00pm - Carol service and buffet

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ST STEPHEN THE MARTYR CHURCH Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve 3:00pm - Crib Service. Come dressed as your favourite Nativity character Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day 9:00am - Christmas Day Holy Communion

ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE CHURCH, NEWPORT Sunday 23rd December 6.30pm - Carols by Candlelight with handbells Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day 10.30am - Christmas Day Sung Parish Eucharist

LAUNCESTON COMMUNITY CHURCH ST JOSEPHS SCHOOL, ST STEPHENS HILL, LAUNCESTON

Sunday 23rd December 6.30pm - Carols by Candlelight for all the Family Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day 10.30am - Christmas Day Family Celebration

ST PETER’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, BUDE Monday, 24th December, Christmas Eve 5:00pm - Vigil Mass

OUR LADY OF VICTORIES CATHOLIC CHURCH, CALLINGTON Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day 8.30am - Dawn Mass

COADS GREEN METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 16th December 2:00pm - Scarecrow Nativity Trail Sunday 16th December 11:00am - Father Christmas and Mince Pies 6.30pm - Candlelit Carol Service

SOUTH PETHERWIN CHURCH Sunday 16th December 6.30pm - Carol Service at St Paternus

TREBULLETT METHODIST CHURCH Sunday 16th December 6.30pm - Carol’s on the Green Sunday 23rd December 5:00pm - Carol Service followed by tea

Monday 24th December, Christmas Eve 11.15pm - Christmas Eve Communion Service led

by Revd Jo Smart

Tuesday 25th December, Christmas Day 10.30am - Christmas Day service led by Revd Jo Smart

POLYPHANT METHODIST CHURCH

BRIDGE CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTRE

Sunday 9th December 10.30am - Carol Service led by Revd Anne Curnow

Sunday 23rd December 10:30am - Christmas Service

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Churches Together in Launceston - Christmas 2018

Sunday 16th December 10.30am - Christmas Family Service with hot lunch afterwards

News from LAUNCESTON TOWN COUNCIL

I mentioned in our last update that during the summer heatwave we had been ordering our Christmas lights. Now here we are in the depths of winter, and as you sit and read this edition of Launceston Life, the Christmas lights are in place and lighting up the town.

The latest from Launceston Town Council

We have worked closely with the Chamber of Commerce to ensure that the town looks its best and with the centrepiece tree in the Town Square, I hope we have provided a display that we can all be proud of. We will also have had the return visit of the Heart FM Christmas Market, which at the time of writing was looking to be even bigger and better than last year!

Those of you who have regularly read our articles both in Launceston Life and previously in the Link, will know that for quite some time now the Town Council has been working with Cornwall Council as we continue to explore ways to ensure a continued library service is provided for the town. I have long looked forward to being able to announce that the library service would be devolved to the Town Council, and I am delighted to say that the time has now come! The Town Council has agreed to take on the operation of the Library and Information Service thereby ensuring that this much needed service is maintained and possibly even improved.

The Town Council worked very hard to ensure that any proposals were the best for the town, and I am confident we have achieved this. The finer legal details are now with our solicitors and I look forward to providing exciting future updates as the process progresses. The acquisition of the library will mean that the Town Council will be looking to increase its precept, but it is felt that this is the right thing to do as it will allow those important services to remain in the town but also ensures another property

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asset for the town, protecting its future.

The Remembrance events that the town hosted this year were quite incredible, and on Remembrance Sunday the huge crowds that came out to show their respect was testament to all that we know this town and its people has to offer. The work of the Royal British Legion and all of the youth groups and organisations that paraded ensured that the day was marked with the utmost dignity. It was a moving and humbling experience and one that I and the Town Council were very proud to be a part of.

The Town Council continues to work hard to provide a range of events for all ages and since our last update we have now installed a 7 metre cinema screen at the Town Hall.

This will be used along with the improved sound and lighting system we already have to make sure that the venue continues to offer the widest range of entertainment. We have some incredible acts coming to town, and following on from the successful (and hilarious) visits of the comedians Henning Wehn and Tom Allen, laughs will keep on coming in the New Year as both Mark Steel and Rich Hall will be coming to Launceston.

Our Properties Manager, Mr David James, has been working with the owners of the Leisure Centre and has agreed a contract whereby the Town Council will be taking on the contractual

Your councillors are: Margaret Young (Mayor).

Dave Gordon (Deputy Mayor), Sam Allen, Helen Bailey, Val Budgen-Cawsey, Paula Bullen, John Conway, John Harris, Leighton Penhale, Brian Hogan, Brian Keighley, Jane Nancarrow, Paul O’Brien, Rob Tremain and Jessica Williams. The councillors hold surgeries which are on the second Saturday of the month as part of the Town market.

Tel: 01566 773693 Email: admin@launceston-tc.gov.uk Web: www.launceston-tc.gov.uk Social: Facebook & Twitter @lansontownclerk The Town Council offices are open between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

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The latest from Launceston Town Council

grounds maintenance at that part of Coronation Park. This will ensure that the works are completed to a high standard and on a regular basis and also allow us to respond quickly to any issues that may arise. In addition to these works, the Town Council will also be taking on the planting at the War Memorial as we work alongside the In Bloom volunteers who provide the wonderful floral displays around the town.

We have now successfully recruited two new colleagues to our Tourist Information Centre (TIC), and we are delighted to welcome Mr Ewan Murray as our TIC Manager, and Mrs Lauren Greene who is joining us as a TIC Assistant. Both colleagues have settled in extremely well and are already establishing themselves in their new roles, working alongside Mrs Ruth Maunder, who many of you will know in her role as TIC Assistant. Ruth brilliantly ran the TIC for long periods of time during the recruitment process and beyond and is passing all of her knowledge and expertise to our new staff members. Please call in and say hello to the team, they are always happy to welcome visitors and tell you all of the exciting things that are happening in and around the town.

Thank you for taking the time to read about what the Council has been doing and please remember that you can call, email or visit us in person if there is any information or updates you would like.

And finally, may I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at the Town Council.

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Did you know Launceston Parish have been publishing a magazine since at least 1891, and possibly even before that?

Advertisers ranged from Town Hall events, leather merchants, lamp makers, pharmacists, dentists, doctors and haberdasheries.

As mentioned in the introduction, a visit to our Launceston office from Jim Edwards has led us to this discovery, and we have been delving deep into our towns rich history since.

After hours spent browsing comprehensive reference collections in Launceston Library, we found that a magazine has served the town of Launceston since the late 1800s. One of the first editions was named ‘The Trigg Major’, which was published by W.S.Cater & Co of Church Street. Back then it could be bought for a penny, which in today’s currency would equate to £1.50. This rose to 2p in 1927.

In the early editions the editor R.H. Payne would regularly include a ‘thank you’ to the advertisers who supported each edition. A lot changes in a century however that fact still remains the same, and our advertisers and community champions are still absolutely paramount to the success and production of the current editions.

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L-R: Bamboo Toothbrushes, Beeswax Food Wraps and Reusable cups available at The Byre

It won’t have escaped anyone’s notice that reducing plastic waste is currently high on the agenda both nationally and countywide. With big beach clean up operations, plastic free straws being introduced and tax added to plastic carrier bags, the measures that have been taken are by no means unnecessary in a changing world.

With surrounding towns like Camelford making a good case for being plastic free, we wanted to raise the profile in our own town and see what some of the community and local businesses are doing to look after our environment.

You’ll find beautifully designed reusable cups from The Byre, as well as beeswax food wraps.

They now also stock bamboo toothbrushes!

There is 50p off all tea and coffee from The Green House when you bring in a reusable cup.

No.8 Cafe and The Green House have both switched to paper straws, and The Green House also have sustainable charity bamboo straws for sale.

There are free tap water refills at Costa Coffee, The Green House, No.8 Cafe and Little Bakehouse.

New and improved equipment at Launceston Recycling Centre.

A new Free To Collector Launceston Facebook page has been set up so that items people no longer need can be put up for free. This helps ensure items that could be of use are not thrown away and continue happy lives with a new owner! Search "Free To Collector Launceston" on Facebook.

Veg in the Shed at Pennygillham Industrial Estate sell organic vegetables, have a plastic free policy and sell refills of various washing powder and cleaning products.

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Happy 60th Birthday to Launceston Male Voice Choir!

2019 will be a very important milestone for Launceston Male Voice Choir. Currently over 50 members strong, they will be celebrating 60 years of male voice singing in many venues both within Cornwall and beyond. The choir raise thousands of pounds every year for a wide range of local charities and are always ready to give support where necessary. █ If you have an interest in male choral singing, why not join them on Wednesday evenings in Central Methodist Hall from 7.30pm. You will be made most welcome!

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Today, though still a small business, FOLK2FOLK is multi-award winning and the UK’s 3rd largest Peerto-Peer lending company to business, in terms of money lent. In the space of only five years, FOLK2FOLK and its community of Lenders have injected over £260m into hundreds of local and rural businesses nationally. The company is still proudly headquartered in Launceston.

In simple terms, the company facilitates a fair exchange between lenders and borrowers. It matches local businesses, who may not fit the criteria of traditional lenders but who

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3rd Friday of the month 4.30pm-6.30pm at Tregadillett Community Hall. Open to all ages. Parents MUST attend.

Launceston Beavers

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Bridge Kids Bridge Community Centre Connect after school club Mondays (term time) 4pm5:30pm. Reception - Y6 Kids.

Craft Mornings - Wednesdays (term time) 10:30am-12pm.

Shining Stars Baby & Toddler Group - Thursdays (term time) 9:15-11am and 1-2:30pm.

Soft Play Disco - 1st Friday of each month.

Family Movie Night - 2nd Friday of each month Bridge Church Bridge Kids Church - every Sunday 10.30am. Contact Mark Blencowe - 07876 820965. www.bridgechurchuk.org or Bridgekidslaunceston on Facebook.

Little Pickles Toddler Group Monday’s 9.30am -11.30am at Bridge church. £2 per child £1 additional children. Open all holidays - 01566 779787.

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Secretary, Yvonne King - 07836 545742 or Chairman, Fred Moss - 07807 887164.

Under 8’s - Weds from 6pm7pm. Paul Chidley: 07971 856237.

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Under 11’s - Thurs 5.45pm7pm. Roger Hann: 07783 819171.

Under 12’s - Tues 6pm-7pm.

Paul Chidley: 07971 856237.

Under 13’s - Thurs 6pm-7pm. Ali Pearce: 07810 547689 or Andy Crocombe: 07756 374300 Under 14’s - Weds 6pm-7pm.

Edward Horn: 07725 580583.

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Beavers - Wednesday 5.45pm7pm ages 5¾ to 7¾.

Anna Dymond: 07890 689654 or anna.kayden@live.co.uk.

Cubs - Mondays 6pm-7.15pm ages 7½ to 10½.

Sandie Gumbrell: 07866492214 sandieotter@outlook.com.

Scouts - Mondays 7.15pm-9pm ages 10½ to 14.

James De Caux on 07801 557344 or jamesdecaux@ keaneandparker.co.uk.

Explorers - Thursdays 7.15pm ages 14-18. Contact James Collins on 07592791869 or jamc1997@hotmail.co.uk.

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Minis aged 6-12 Wednesday night 6.30pm-7.30pm.

Juniors aged 13-16 Wednesday night 7.30pm-8.30pm.

Girls aged 13-18 Wednesday night 6pm-7.30pm.

Contact Andy Crichton on 07887567984.

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Lego Club - First Sat of the month 10am-12pm. Free event for families and everyone welcome.

Bookstart Rhymetime - Fridays 10am-10.30am. Sessions for babies and toddlers.

Launceston Family Hub

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Ready Steady Eat - 9.30am11.30am on 11th September, 9th October, 13th November, 11th December. Introduction to solid foods. Bookable session offering guidance and advice.

Please call 01209 615600.

Breastfeeding Group Tuesdays 1pm-2.30pm.

Pregnant or breastfeeding (exclusively or combined, directly or expressing) Friendly, non-judgemental drop in group, siblings welcome.

Health Visitor Clinic Wednesdays and Fridays 9.30am-11.30am. Drop In clinic for babies and toddlers for weighing and advice.

Portage Group - Thursdays 10am-11.30am on 20th September, 18th October, 15th November, 20th December. For more info call Kim Russell on 07483 167329. A free, informal drop-in session for children from birth to three with complex additional needs, and their families.

Baby Massage - Thursdays 1pm-3pm. Learn to massage your baby. To book call Sarah Cole on 07787 520113.

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Drama Classes for 5-19 years in the Town Hall on Thursdays.

LAMDA Examinations in Acting Solo for 6-19 years in the Methodist Hall (various days of the week).

November Annual shows in the Town Hall for all students and various community appearances throughout the year (Singing and Dancing programmes).

For more info visit www.oksigentheatre.com, Facebook: Oksigen Theatre.

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... with Ian Bellamy Hi Ian, can you tell us a bit about yourself and your background?

I’m Ian Bellamy, Director and owner of Unique Mobility, I grew up on a dairy farm at Lewdown where my family has farmed for 3 generations. I’m married to Sarah with 3 amazing children and live near North Petherwin where I’m also a Parish Councillor, and Director & Trustee of The Little Red Bus.

What makes you Unique?

We literally do everything to do with mobility and making life easier for the people in our area all under one roof, a true one stop shop.

Many dealers will only provide a handful of products that come “out of a box” but we specialise in bespoke equipment, if you’re facing a challenge with a day to day task and there isn’t anything out there to help then we will try and make it or we can adapt an existing piece of equipment so it works for you. This is something we have become quite well known for and the part of the business I love most. Although scooters and wheelchairs are a traditional part of the business we also do stairlifts, wet-rooms, car adaptations, Rise and Recline chairs and beds, pressure relief and cushions, prescription Powerchairs and Manual wheelchairs, access equipment, ceiling and mobile hoists, nursing home supplies, Hire, Paediatrics, sensory and music therapy to name but a few as well as having full workshop facilities in both showrooms with manufacturer trained engineers.

How did you get into Mobility?

I had my own business installing wet-rooms and level access showers and could see the struggles my customers faced with day to day tasks and thought, there must be equipment out there that would help. After looking at some suppliers I found a small unit at Newport Industrial Estate and 6 weeks later I opened Launceston Mobility in 2001.

So have you developed the business around the changes in the mobility industry?

Absolutely, when I started we supplied mostly the general public with only a few hundred items from a small showroom and 1 member of staff. We now regularly supply over 20,000 products to the public, Councils, Schools and the NHS from 3 locations and have 19 full time employees.

You’re now Unique Mobility, why the change of company name?

With showrooms in Launceston and Plymouth and a unit in Yeovil we now cover all of the Southwest and South Wales, having a geographical name meant some people thought we didn’t travel outside of Launceston and Plymouth, others thought we were 2 separate businesses and competitors.

We also have plans for growth with new businesses that will work under the Unique name. Only the name has changed though, It’s still myself and my team.

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The plan is for continued growth over the coming years all within the mobility industry with another outlet planned to open in the coming months. We have a number of exclusive contracts which we want to expand on whilst continuing to offer our customers the very best service with market leading products delivered with the care and after sales support where known for.

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Joseph Parsons (left) and Sean Taylor (right) will both be appearing at No. 8 in early 2019.

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Launceston is full of cultural gems and one of its beauties is ‘Music at No. 8’.

Since 2009, the monthly gigs in the cosy upstairs room at No. 8 Cafe have become legendary - an intimate place to settle down with fellow music lovers and listen to some of the best contemporary blues, folk and indie music around.

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The words that are used to search for you may change. If your website matches search words, your business will be trusted more than if it uses unclear words.

Local lad Colin Hill started putting on concerts here in the 1960s when he was still a teenager, and he began booking a steady stream of his musical heroes in the 80s and 90s such as Michael Chapman, David Nelson, Bridget St John and many others. He later teamed up with cafe owner Adi Harvey and sound engineer Graham Sleeman to book singer songwriters, instrumentalists and bands from near and far, creating the monthly events that have become a musical institution. Alison Werren took over from Colin five years ago and has continued and expanded the repertoire of eclectic musical delights from all over the world, booking great artists like Nibs van de Spuy, Rob Lutes, Tyr Na nog, Little Unsaid, Wild Ponies, Canyon Ryde and Hannah Martin.

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generations Helping us for

You would be unlikely to find many people in Launceston that didn’t already know our Mayor, Margaret Young, though most in the town will know her as so much more than that.

Publisher of Launceston Life Ellie Mason tells us more about this inspirational woman.

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hat some might not know is that Margaret has taught and inspired three generations in Launceston.

Starting in 1976 as a part-time home economics teacher at Launceston College, she soon progressed to Head of Department and became a firm favourite amongst all students.

When asked what she thought made her a success in teaching, she simply replied “Loving teaching as much as I did meant I always had a good rapport with the students”. “I had wanted to teach since I was 6 years old, and I thank my parents who encouraged me to go on to higher education”.

When I think of Margaret, I see not only the person leading the town through many wonderful and current initiatives, but also as the person that inspired my quiet, then shy brother Jamie to become the amazing Head Chef he is today through her teaching. And he

isn’t the only one whose life has been impacted by her. At a recent Launceston College school reunion, she was approached by one of the ‘hard to reach’ students she had taught over the years, now all grown up with a family of his own. He told her “Mrs Young, do you realise you saved me?”. She has also heard recently from a previous student who used the skills and text book from her lessons to cook meals at university, which he then sold to other students to fund his way through his degree.

It is clear to see that Margaret touches the hearts of all who come into contact with her.

She has the most genuine and open manner, is humble and community minded, and really engages in our community. One of her proudest moments was being asked to be Mayor, though it is no surprise that her ethos even in this official capacity is “local first”.

Mayor Margaret Young and Councillor Val Bugden-Cawsey share a laugh

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