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elcome to the spring edition of Launceston Life. With the snowdrops and daffodils blooming, lighter mornings appearing and the snow of last month melted away, we do declare it’s feeling a lot like Spring! With the start of the year not quite so positive as the town would have hoped for, due to closures of some well known and loved shops and of course the sad news of councillor Val Bugden-Cawsey losing her battle with cancer, we are hoping to bring some joy with this edition of Launceston Life as best we can. Packed full of positives, you can read about all the new ventures and shops coming into Launceston to make our town bigger and better than it already is. We also have plenty of information about this years Charles Causley Festival, which is now celebrating its 10th anniversary! Don’t forget to check our Wosson section for all the events taking place and around the town, and why not enter our competition where you can win a £45 voucher from Church View Vintage? We hope you enjoy reading your Spring edition, and let’s look towards a brighter and better year!
UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS
13 THROUGH THICK AND THIN
BY JADE FARRINGTON
15 DOG TRAILS FOR WAGGY TAILS
16 A DECADE OF CREATIVITY
THE CHARLES CAUSLEY FESTIVAL
21 CARING VETS HAPPY PETS CASTLE VETS
22 TOWN COUNCIL
THE LATEST NEWS
25 A POET OF PLACE CHARLES CAUSLEY
29 SPRING BRINGS NEW
BEGINNINGS
EXCITING CHANGES
37 WIN A FANTASTIC PRIZE! LARRY THE LAMB IS LOST
42 OUR TOWN'S
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LAUNCESTON TOWN HALL EVENTS
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13 March - Songfest 2019 - Lights, Camera, Action! 15 March - A Mayors Variety Evening 22 March - Take a Chance on Us 24 March - Rich Hall’s Hoedown 29 March - Hancocks Half Hour 31 March - A n Evening with The Countrymen, Johnny Cowling and Twin Harmony 5 April - Bohemian Rhapsody 6 April - Decades of Music 7 April - Technicolour Everyday 9 April - The Boy Who Cried Wolf 12 April - What is a Ghost? 26 April - An Evening with Jonathan Agnew 27 April - Feel Good Festival 28 April - Team Viking 10 May - Diamonds, Gold and Mobile Phones 18 May - NewRobin Wrestling 31 May - O n the Border: Launceston in its Landscape
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. Café 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.
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23 March - Duchy College Courses & Careers Advice Event 23 March - Spring Auction at Launceston Methodist Church Hall from 9.30am. 27 March - Tamar Valley tourism conference at Launceston Town Hall - 9am - 4pm. 11 - 13 April - ‘Dangerous Corner’ by J.B. Priestley at Lewdown Victory Hall. Tickets 01837 871625. 18 May - Tregadillett School family fun day, 10-3. Car boot, stalls, fire engine, food and loads more! Complete Care & Support Ltd Recruitment Coffee mornings - Unit 7, The Old National School, St Thomas Road, Launceston, PL15 8BU. Contact Sarah Pinnell. 01566 776833 11 March 10am - 2pm 8 April 10am - 2pm 13 May 10am - 2pm Music at No8 Cafe 25 April - Jess Klein & Mike June (Americana) 2 May - Winter Mountain (alt folk/indie) Tickets www.wegottickets.com or via Music at No8 on Facebook.
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West Country Embroiderers - Launceston Branch. 10am-3pm, last Friday of every month at St Cuthbert Mayne Church Hall, PL15 8XQ. New members welcome, whatever their skill level. Contact Ruth 07919 536400. 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 problems. 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. http://u3asites.org.uk/launceston. Tregadillett Songbirds Ladies Choir - 7.30pm on Thursdays at Tregadillett Community Centre. Contact Jo Bailey 01566 777983 or Carol Rigby 01579 363594. 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. St Stephen’s by Launceston W.I. - We meet on 1st Wednesday of the month, 7.15pm at St Cuthbert Mayne Church Hall. New members welcome. Contact Victoria de Gasson 07712596113 or vdegasson@gmail.com. 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. Launceston Old Cornwall Society - Every 2nd Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Royal British Legion on Westgate Street. £10 per annum. All welcome. Contact John Neale 01566 774683.
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). Email vitaltaichi@gmail.com. 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 bric-a-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.
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Highlights Wednesday March 13th Songfest 2019 - Lights, Camera, Action! The Cornwall Music Education Hub presents its annual celebration of singing with a series of concerts across Cornwall. Featuring a massed choir and selected solo and small vocal group performances from local primary school pupils.
Friday March 15th A Mayors Variety Evening Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Past Mayors from all over Cornwall come together to put on a variety evening with music, poetry and comedy in support of St Petroc’s Society!
Friday March 22nd Take a Chance on Us Don’t miss the leading Abba tribute as they bring their incredible 6 piece act to Launceston Town Hall.
Sunday March 31st An Evening with The Countrymen, Johnny Cowling and Twin Harmony Celebrate Cornwall and all things Cornish whilst raising funds for the Robert Johns Leukaemia Fund.
Friday April 5th Bohemian Rhapsody FLIC (Films Launceston in the Community) present this foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.
Saturday April 6th Decades of Music Charity event in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society, featuring The Wicked Singer Band and Tim Coleman DJ.
Sunday April 7th Technicolour Everyday
Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed new show in Launceston for one night only.
Corali Dance Company are a London based leader in dance-performance created by artists with a learning disability. 'Technicolour Everyday' promises audiences a joyful and interactive experience with an integrated cast of dancers. Includes a post show talk and chance to meet the cast.
Friday March 29th Hancocks Half Hour
Tuesday April 9th The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Sunday March 24th Rich Hall’s Hoedown
With a cast including James Hurn (Deadringers) as Tony Hancock don’t miss the opportunity to watch three episodes of the radio comedy classic live on stage.
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 age 3+.
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. www.launceston-tc.gov.uk/whats-on-in-launceston-town-hall
Friday April 12th What is a Ghost? Join historian Richard Felix (as seen on the TV Series Most Haunted) as he presents an interactive show with audience participation exploring the question ‘What is a Ghost?’
Friday April 26th An Evening with Jonathan Agnew Lewdown Cricket Club present dinner and an evening with English cricket broadcaster and a former professional cricketer Jonathan Agnew.
Saturday April 27th Feel Good Festival A free entry, local holistic health and wellness event with businesses offering goods and treatments, mini workshops and feel good food.
Sunday April 28th Team Viking Tangram Theatre present a one man show. A remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting true story of a man’s last wish to have a full Viking burial and how his best friends Sarah and James made it happen… and the trouble they got into when they did.
Friday May 10th Diamonds, Gold and Mobile Phones Live performance of new material from Edd Bateman’s West African Love Affair. Expect a subtle fusion of vibrant traditional African music with contemporary electronica and to dance until you can't stand!
Saturday May 18th NewRobin Wrestling Fans of Live Wrestling Entertainment get ready to be stunned as NewRobin Wrestling hits Launceston Town Hall for the first time with its evening debut show ‘Destiny’.
7th to 9th June 2019
With diverse events in venues all around Launceston there are some real treats to look forward to in Launceston Town Hall including:
June 8th The Winding World - Bagas Degol Based on a true tale with original stories, songs and soundtrack written by Anna Maria Murphy and the musicians of Bagas Degol. Suitable for everyone aged 11+.
June 8th Seth Lakeman Fresh from touring with Robert Plant, an evening with folk singer, songwriter, multiinstrumentalist and Mercury Music Prize nominee.
June 9th Riots and Lobsters Jim Carey and the Saboteurs A unique evening of music and songs written by Nick Darke & Jim Carey, originally performed by Kneehigh. Plus, Penelope Shuttle & Alyson Hallett, Nick Stokes, Mike O’Connor & Barbara Griggs performing in the Guildhall
Friday May 31st On the Border: Launceston in its Landscape A public lecture by Peter Herring presented as part of the Devonshire Association 157th Annual Conference.
Saturday June 15th Gary Delaney - Gagster’s Paradise Britain's leading one-liner comic, Mock The Week regular and recent star of the new Live At The Apollo series. Gary's shows are renowned in the business for a near unrivalled volume of high-class gags.
Regular Activities in Launceston Town Hall Come along and get involved in one of the many regular sessions; PopChoir, Jive Classes, Yoga, Access Theatre, Healthwise, UnBEATable, Pilates Fusion and more… Plus the first Friday of each month FLIC bring cinema to Launceston on the seven metre screen!
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by Jade Farrington, Cornwall Councillor for Launceston South 2019 is off to a flying start. By the time you read this, Launceston Florists will have opened a new fruit and veg shop in the White Hart Arcade, and Launceston’s first ever Scrapstore will have opened on Race Hill. The venue takes reusable waste such as fabric and glass, and uses it to make crafts to reduce the amount being thrown away. Members have unlimited use of the store, and they’re running regular workshops where you can learn new skills and make your own products. Launceston Town Hall will host the first Tamar Valley Tourism Conference on March 27th, and Visit Cornwall is working alongside the Tamar Valley Tourism
Association (TAVATA) to help shine the spotlight on tourism in Launceston. We have a beautiful town with some excellent attractions in and around it, so tourism is an area ripe for expansion. Investment continues to come, with the expansion of Launceston Medical Centre; a new primary school at Hay Common; pedestrian bridges at Newport and Ridgegrove; and council-built homes set for the Link Road. There has been sad news too. We’ve lost many well-loved members of our community, including the inspirational Cllr Val Bugden-Cawsey. She refused to be downbeat, and spent her final months raising awareness of malignant melanoma and spearheading
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fundraising of research into the disease. You can contribute at www.justgiving.com/ fundraising/val-walks-tall. The proposed closure of Kensey Foods has also sent a shockwave through the town, but it has been reassuring to see the great support being offered. Parent company Samworth Brothers is offering relocation to different factories, and Cornwall Development Company has mobilised Cormac, Corcare, and Jobline to identify job opportunities. Launceston is a great community, and by continuing to support one another we can pull through the difficult times and make the most of the good!
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A decade of creativity
The Charles Causley Festival of Arts & Literature is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and over the weekend of June 7th, 8th and 9th 2019 an all singing all dancing line up of music, theatre, storytelling, arts and literature events will explode across Launceston.
A decade of creativity
Catering for every possible taste – from toddlers to teens, mums and dads to grandmas and grandads – the festival producers want you to come and help them celebrate not just the creative life of Launceston poet Charles Causley, but creativity itself! If you like music then why not get yourself along to see Jim Causley play a festival warm-up candle-lit gig at St Thomas Church on Sunday June 2nd. Jim is a relative of Charles Causley and an award winning folk singer who recently played as part of The Band of Love at Radio 2’s Party in Hyde Park. Expect toe-tapping tunes from the master of the squeeze box. If art is your thing, there will be a variety of art related activities running during the festival. Swanskin Printmakers will be exhibiting at Southgate Arch, the old debtor’s prison, and they will also be running drop-in workshops on the Saturday and Sunday where you can have a go at creating your own mini-artwork to take home with you and hang on your wall. Kurt Jackson will also be giving a talk about his recent stay as Artist-in-Residence at Cyprus Well and the impact it had on his creative output.
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Tickets for all of the festival events can be bought online at the Cornish Riviera Box Office - or in person at Launceston Tourist Information Centre (01566 772321). For more information, pick up a brochure around town or visit www.charlescausleyfestival.co.uk.
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A decade of creativity
For lovers of storytelling, Jane Nancarrow will be leading a trip up to Bodmin Moor to tell the murderous tale of Charlotte Dymond and how she came to a sticky end at the hands of her lover one bleak Sunday in 1844, and Rob Tremain will give a guided tour of Causley around the town. Sunday is the Festival’s Day of Writing for those of you who have ever fancied putting pen to paper. Professional writers Jenny Alexander and Cathy Galvin will guide you expertly through the writing process, from imaginings in your mind to getting the words down on the page. Patrick Gale will be heading to the festival on Saturday 8th to talk about his latest novel, Take Nothing With You. Patrick’s previous novel, Man In An Orange Shirt, was made into a BBC two part film and won an International Emmy Award in 2018 for Best TV Movie. There will be so much more happening too, so be sure to come along and let your creativity shine bright over the weekend!
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Caring vets, happy pets The last few weeks have been a busy time for the team at Castle Vets. We have been dealing with a variety of challenging yet rewarding medical cases; amongst them a young Kelpie with meningitis, an elderly Shihtzu with acute pancreatitis resulting in diabetes, and three dogs with severe anaemia - each requiring a blood transfusion! There are many causes of severe, sudden onset anaemia in dogs. One of the most common is due to bleeding as a result of rodenticide (rat bait) poisoning. Rodenticide use has been common place for many years, but the compounds used are increasing in strength and duration of action leading to more serious repercussions for the dogs that inadvertently ingest them. Most rodenticides reduce the ability of the blood to clot and therefore serious bleeding can occur - even from a small wound. Thankfully, after intensive nursing care at the practice on Pennygillam, vitamin K therapy and a blood transfusion to replace the blood lost, our most recent case of rodenticide poisoning has returned home happy and well. Without the transfusion of blood kindly donated by a lovely Labrador owned by a local breeder, the story would have had a different ending. Our emergency care and out of hours care is provided by our own vets and is based at our practice on the Pennygillam Estate and can be contact on 01566 772211.
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Having looked after the animals of Launceston and the surrounding area for over 130 years, we have a few stories to share. As the only independent vet in the town and the only one accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, we hope our regular columns in Launceston Life will give you a small insight into the work of a busy veterinary practice.
News from LAUNCESTON TOWN COUNCIL
Hopefully as you read this update, Spring has come to Launceston and the town is enjoying all that springtime has to offer.
Circuit. Our Councillors hold surgeries at at every Market, so if you would like to ask any questions or have any comments or feedback please do take the time to approach them.
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For some people St Piran’s Day is the marker of the changing seasons, and I am really looking forward to Launceston’s St Piran’s Day celebrations. For the first time, Launceston Tourist Information Centre has been arranging celebrations for local children in the form of a parade and performances. The event is in planning stages as I write, but I hope that a large number of you were able to witness the delightful sight of 100 children from local primary schools parading through town, stopping at the Town Square and Parade Ground for performances of Cornish dances and songs before a final series of recitals and lunch in the Town Hall. This event should be seen as an inaugural occasion and it is hoped that it becomes a regular date in the Launceston calendar. It is so important to provide our local children with an annual community celebration to embrace their Cornish roots and heritage, and to make Launceston the hub for North Cornwall’s St Piran’s events.
There have been some changes to the membership of Launceston Town Council since the last update. We welcomed new Councillor Ian Nolan who was co-opted at the December meeting. Councillor Nolan, originally from the Midlands, is eager to work to serve this community. He is a keen golfer and a retired Finance and Information Technology Manager who has had a varied career in a variety of businesses, both within the UK and abroad. Sadly, Cllr Val Bugden-Cawsey passed away in January. Following her diagnosis with Advanced Malignant Melanoma in 2018, Val put her energies into fundraising for research into this rare form of cancer and raised a staggering £25,000 by the end of the year. She was an inspirational and charismatic woman who will be greatly missed by many. At the January Full Council meeting, the Council resolved to adopt the budget for 2019/20 with the precept for 2019/2020 set at £657,121. This is an increase of £90,059 on 2018/2019, a percentage increase of 16%. The total Band D payment will be £219.99 or 60p per day.
Our monthly Market in the Square will be back on the second Saturday of each month, so make sure you venture into town on 9th March, 13th April and 11th May to browse the eclectic range of stalls from local traders and businesses and take some time to visit the wonderful independent shops we are so lucky to have in Launceston. If you are a trader and would like to find out more about joining the Market, just contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01566 772321 or info@launcestontic.co.uk. We are very proud that a number of successful businesses in Launceston started out by taking a table at the Market, including Little Bakehouse, Church View Vintage and Short
In 2018 the Council resolved to take on the library service to ensure that the service was maintained for the town. This means that the current library staff will be joining the Town Council once the legal details have been completed. The increase in the precept (which for a Band D property represents £24.86 per year) reflects the additional costs to the Council associated with taking on this additional service.
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We have continued to build the earmarked reserve for our new cemetery, which will allow for the necessary costs involved with the new development, on land that has already been secured opposite the existing cemetery site. The Town Council has a clear 20 year plan for building maintenance and a proportion of the budget is allocated towards works identified on that plan.
The range of assets and services which Launceston Town Council is responsible for is considerable. As well as the Town Hall and Guildhall, we also own the Ambulance Hall, and operate the cemetery at Upper Chapel, the closed cemetery at Dockacre, Westgate Street Multi-Storey Car Park, four sets of public toilets, Southgate Arch, Lawrence House Museum, Newport Roundhouse, the Priory Ruins and the Rest Garden at Newport, the Tourist Information Centre, Windmill Wood, Priory Park, Grammers Park and Lanstephen play areas, allotment sites at Grammers Park, Kensey and Dutson, the coach park in Westgate Street, the Band Room and the Green Room, the Town Square and Parade Ground.
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. You can also contact your local councillor directly. Your councillors are: Margaret Young (Town Mayor), Dave Gordon (Deputy Mayor), Sam Allen, Helen Bailey, Paula Bullen, John Conway , John Harris, Brian Hogan, Brian Keighley, Jane Nancarrow, Ian Nolan, Paul O’Brien, Leighton Penhale, Rob Tremain and Jessica Williams. 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
The Council actively supports many of the events and festivals which take place in the town, provides the Christmas Lights for the town and gives grants to local organisations. The Town Council is responsible for public seats, some public lights and bus shelters, extensive grass cutting and horticultural work across the
Christopher Drake, Town Clerk
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town, footpath maintenance and weed killing, and from January of this year have undertaken the grounds maintenance contract for a large part of Coronation Park.
In 2019/2020 the Town Council will raise 31% of its income from sources other than the precept (Council Tax), mainly from grants, service level agreements for providing services, car park income and income from Town Hall and Council venue lettings. The Council continually looks at ways of increasing income sources, and reviews expenditure to ensure best value, while continuing to protect and enhance services and facilities.
Some of you will know about the internationally acclaimed poet Charles Causley whose beloved home was our beautiful town of Launceston, and some of you will know a little more after reading through this edition of Launceston Life. What many of you won't know was just how special Launceston and its community was to him. Born in 1917, Causley was a shy and modest man who came from humble beginnings. He lived his whole life in Launceston, only leaving to serve in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. Home was so important to him, immortalising our town with poems such as Tom Bone, Eagle One Eagle Two and Mary Mary Magdalen. He had such a vivid way of painting a landscape through a simple, light and lyrical use of words, never forgetting his roots. After returning from the wa,r he took up a teaching post at his old school St. Catherine’s CofE Primary. He was a huge champion of the child, famously quoted to have said “Never mind what they learn from me. The truth is I learn a great deal from them”. After retiring from teaching to focus on his poetry, he sat on a great many community and local organisations, and in a sense gave something back to the town that was his inspiration for so much of his work. History has a way of turning full circle, and just as he immortalised our town by wrapping it up in such beautiful words of poetry, the town now immortalises him through the Causley Trust and the vibrant Charles Causley Festival of Literature and Arts held in June.
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Spring brings new beginnings You’ve got to love Spring. Buds bloom, lambs are born, and winter bows its ugly head to a brighter and warmer world. As Spring arrives, so do lots of new and exciting things in our town. Although it may seem like many places are closing down and things are moving backwards, this could not be further from the truth. Just take a look at all the exciting happenings below! Granny On A Camel have increased their storage facility and moved online, meaning their range of Vintage clothing and larger furniture has expanded! Visit www.facebook.com/grannyonacamel
LanSEN have just been awarded Charity status and will be expanding their support at The Bridge Centre for families affected by disabilities and special educational needs. Launceston Youth Project who run Launceston’s Youth Club on a Friday evening have expanded their hours at The Orchard Centre on a Friday and now run from 6:30pm - 9pm for 11-18 year olds. Launceston Day Care have now moved to The Orchard Centre, gaining easier access to the town and facilities. Complete Care and Support Ltd is a new business run by Sarah, covering Launceston for anyone needing in home support. Call 01566 770833 for more information.
Paulina Szot Photography has recently moved to the town, capturing that special family moment from newborn and beyond. Visit www.paulinaszotphotography.co.uk Tre Pol & Pen is the new farmshop and cafe just outside of Launceston in Lezant. Stocking a wide range of local produce, they also have a big plastic free food stuff refill section!
The Kensey Centre have moved from Westgate Street to a beautifully renovated section of The Orchard Centre. They are a group of complementary health care practitioners from Reflexology to Osteopathy. For more information visit www.thekenseycentre.co.uk.
New Peppered Pig roadside takeaway down at Two Bridges is perfect for that early morning bacon bap or lunch on the go! Molly and Rose is a new gorgeous little boutique style shop run by Laura, perfect for cute little gifts and Mother’s Day idea.
Athlestans Letting Agents are now providing their services to the Tamar Valley corridor from their brand new offices in The Market Arcade.
Jeff Hutchins new Stress-less Anxiety Solutions is a hypnotherapy based course with counselling and coaching support focusing on sorting out anxiety issues based in North Hill. Contact 07492 870395.
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Eco-Launceston Recently, it's been an exciting time for eco places and practices in Launceston. There's the new Tre Pol & Pen plastic free refill station in Lezant and the new Scrapstore on Race Hill. Our very own Nomads Clothing is also committed to considering the impact on the environment in the production of their ethical clothing, and actively seeks to use environmentally friendly materials and methods. They also use biodegradable packaging for mail orders and the individual garments packaging is made from non GMOcornstarch, which is completely biodegradable. Many of the gift items and handbags in Nomads Boutique are made of natural or recycled materials too! www.trepolandpen.co.uk www.nomadsclothing.com www.facebook.com/LansonScrapstore
FOOD available from 7.30am till 9pm TAKEAWAY FOOD available both lunchtime & evenings Themed TEA PARTIES LIVE MUSIC, TRIBUTE BANDS and FAMILY EVENTS Open to 2am on Saturday nights The White Hart Hotel, 15 Broad Street, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8AL 01566 777008 | www.thewhitehartlaunceston.com
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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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All training held at Launceston College Playing fields. Visit www.southgatecoltsfc.co.uk or find us on Facebook. Secretary, Yvonne King - 07836 545742 or Chairman, Fred Moss - 07807 887164. Under 8’s - Weds from 6pm7pm. Paul Chidley: 07971 856237. Under 9’s - Weds 6pm-7pm. John Tape: 07966 550046. Under 10’s - Tues 6pm-7pm. Rob Chapman: 07484 830550. Under 11’s - Thurs 5.45pm7pm. Roger Hann: 07783 819171.
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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.
Launceston Rugby Club
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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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). For more info visit www.oksigentheatre.com, Facebook: Oksigen Theatre. Email: mail@oksigentheatre.com or call 01566 782496. Launceston Girls Football Club - Wednesday evening training and Sunday fixtures. Ages 5 - 15. Contact Zoe 07939 087083
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This Sacred Land is the newly published first book in The Chronicle of the Dewnan series, by local author Tim Bagshaw. Set in the Tamar Valley, along the North and South Cornwall and Devon coasts and in Brittany, it tells the story of the first of the great Arthurs (or ‘Artur’ in This Sacred Land), the son of the Bear King, and his struggle against treachery, invasion and the might of Julius Caesar in the middle of the first century BCE. Passionate about the place he lives in, and through a combination of walking, observing and living in the landscape, and a keen interest in lost and forgotten histories; Tim has created a new take on the story of Arthur, where the legend begins far earlier, with a valiant stand against the inevitable advance of the Roman legions. Victory is never certain, but however it ends, this is a story of intrigue, passion and friendships formed for all time. This Sacred Land is available on Amazon, Apple Books and in book shops. If you would like to know more, you can follow Tim on Twitter @bagshaw_tim or Facebook @dewnanchronicle. You can also meet Tim at book signings in March: March 15 - 11.30am: Launceston Tourism Information Centre March 22 - 11.00am: T re, Pol and Pen, the new farm food shop, café and restaurant on the A388 in Lezant parish.
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Rexel know how to treat its customers
Offering wholesale electrical items for both trade and residential use, Rexel are just as invested into the community as they are running a successful and helpful business. Understanding the importance of trust between customer, branch, and supplier at a local level, they have certainly invested in and encouraged these relationships.
of experience from different sectors of the business. Some come with a solid understanding of electrical wholesale, whilst others have come from construction, traffic management, signage, ppe, lighting & control and HVAC. This broad spectrum of knowledge across multi disciplines coupled with their digital offering, bespoke pricing, local stock holding and next day logistics services put them on the road to success.
Business Manager of the Exeter branch Craig Spokes says that this operation is one of the most satisfying parts of the job. “We can resolve a customer enquiry through the network of customers we have. Recently one of our customers secured a maintenance contract with a large recycling provider but required support with electrical works. As a team we were able to offer the services of another one of our customers and this has shown growth for all parties involved which is brilliant. These are the sort of scenarios we want to be known for�.
Rexel actively work on building and securing relationships with their customers, and many have grown into friendships over the years. “As a team we regularly look to thank our customer for the business be this at the Rugby, or the curry house� says Craig. “Last year we hosted a Paintball day for customers, and their children (pictured) and the event went down a storm with everybody having a great day. We look forward to the 2019 calendar which is already starting to fill up".
Rexel are not just any old wholesaler, and their team is made up of a broad spectrum
For more information call 01392 257135, email exeter@rexel.co.uk or visit www.rexel.co.uk
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Rexel know how to treat its customers
Paintball Event 2018
Jim Edwards Our towns historical guru by Ellie Mason
Jim Edwards - Our towns historical guru
I met Jim last Autumn when he politely knocked on my office door and handed me a piece of paper with a long list of my ancestry - a very touching gesture. Since then, we have met quite a few times to talk about Launceston History, which has been fascinating and perhaps one of the best things to come out of taking on Launceston Life. Jim is a quiet and unassuming gentleman that many of you won’t know, though it’s likely that he will know something about you! Whether it’s your family history, the house you live in, the land your home has been built on, the building
you work in or anything to do with the history of our town Jim is your man. Extremely passionate about a sense of place, he moved to Launceston in the early 60s and worked in construction. When asked what prompted him to start researching the area, he said “I kept seeing so many unusual place names which got me thinking, and I wanted to really know my way around. Not being from CornwalI meant I was forever being sent in the wrong direction by mischievous locals”. I asked him what kept him here, and he said it was Launceston’s great central location and good access to
Devon, Cornwall and beyond. I couldn’t agree more; being 45 minutes away from Exeter, Plymouth, Newquay, St Austell, two airports and a speedy rail link from Exeter to London, we are truly spoiled! All Jim wants to do is inspire others to know and find out a little more about their own history, which is something that I have thoroughly enjoyed doing over the past few months. If this has inspired you to do some searching of your own, pop along to the Library on a Tuesday and you’ll usually find Jim upstairs pouring through the archives!
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