Probus News MAGAZINE April 2020 Issue No. 245
Take a peek... Notices, updates, volunteer list, links and guidance See Page 22-27
Probus Pantomime
Nine Podcasts
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Probus d e n Garden, d o p e t Produce l s l o e P c PROBUS & Craft n a VE DAY 75th Show C Anniversary Saturday 1st August Probus Village Hall
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A-Z of Probus Clubs, Societies, Organisations and some useful contacts Acoustics Night (Comrades Club) Badminton Club Bees (swarms/issues/questions) Bowling Club
Tim Joyce Pauline Partridge Tony Paddock John Cobbold
Church Floodlighting Fund Churchwarden Comrades Club Cornwall Councillor Cycling – Probus Pedallers Dance Classes Children (4Real) Football - Saturday Club Probus Youth FC - Juniors Probus FC - Seniors (First Team) Probus FC - Seniors (Reserves)
Robert Dodd 01726 883408 robertjdodd@hotmail.com Neil Staten 01726 883699 neil.staten@live.co.uk Bryan Trebilcock 01726 882747 Bob Egerton 01726 884451 bobegerton@mac.com Dave Light 01726 882087 Angie Smith 07825234855 contactus4real@gmail.com Steve Flack 07956 049727 Please send updates to Nigel Schofield 07974 577876 orprobusnews@gmail.com edit Tony Paddock 07486 295414 Graham Smith 07968 478970 Laura Van Kemp01726 883109 skooch.vkw@googlemail.com en-Wilson Anthea Johnson or Verity Allen 01726 882745
Church Bell Ringers
Friends of Probus Church Friends of Probus Surgery Hawkins Arms Historic Cornwall Society
Kids Club Breakfast/after-school/ holiday club at Probus School
Knit & Natter Group Ladies Group Little Lights Live at Home Friendship Group Little Acorns Pre-School Martial Arts Group Memory Cafe Mid Cornwall Wood Turners Motion Fitness (Circuit training) Over 60s Luncheon Club Parish Players (Pantomime) Playing Field Mgmt Committee Parish Church Parish Council
Primary School Primary School PTA Probus Club of Probus The Roseland Academy U3A Roseland & District Village Hall Letting Secretary Wednesday Walking Group Yoga Young Farmers Other village
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Peter & Anne-Marie
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Vince Van Kempen-Wilson 01726 883019 vince.vkw@gmail.com Diane Gibbs
01726 882647
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Eve Richards 01726 882657 or 07767 383982 Pat Gluyas 01726 882978 patgluyas68@btinternet.com Pam Cobbold 01726 882495 jplelissick@btinternet.com Tracy Beavill 01209 719062 camborne.liveathome@mha.org.uk Sarah Brown 01726 882647 Is your group missing? Chris Pearson 01726 883661 Let us know Jill Prisk 01726 884388 Richard Elliott 07980 449305 info@midcornwallturners.com Kay Middleditch 07812 380651 kay.louise81@icloud.com Zena 01726 882751 or Janet 01726 882927 Cathy Cadby 07860 755787 cathycadby@gmail.com Graham Smith 07968 478 970
Rev. Joachim Foot 01726 882218/07930 095687 rector@probusteam.com probuspc@gmail.com Amanda Kendall 01726 883614 www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Caroline Wood 01726 882647 secretary@probusschool.org.uk Naomi Buckland 01726 882647 Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com 01872 530675 www.theroseland.co.uk Terry Neil 01872 530196 Frank Fuller 07749 368162 probusvillagehallenquiries@gmail.com www.probusvillagehall.co.uk Terry Hodge or Tim Joyce 01726 884495 or 01726 884574 Tony Bathmaker
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OTHER NOTICES
Cancelled events/meetings • • • • • • • • • • • •
Probus Ladies Group Probus Over-60s Luncheon Club Probus Historic Cornwall Society Roseland Area U3A Probus Memory Café Probus Club of Probus Motion Fitness circuit training at PVH (Kay) Probus Wednesday Walkers Acoustics Night (upstairs at the Comrades) Yoga Classes at PVH (Tony Bathmaker) Probus Knit and Natter 4Real Children’s Dance Classes
Front Cover: Julie Kennedy, a 28 year stalwart of Probus Parish Players backstage getting into the character of Alderman Fitzwarren in the pantomime Dick Whittington.
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Editorial Wow-what a month March turned into. Even the word ‘extraordinary’ somehow feels inadequate to describe the month we’ve just had. It’s been a roller coaster of emotions, as we came to terms with the world pandemic COVID-19. From uninformed optimism (we’ll be alright) to informed pessimism (this is bad, how will we survive?) to anger and despair (this is all XXXX’s fault). Many of us are perhaps already accepting the situation we find ourselves in (the new normal), and want to do all we can to get ourselves, our families, friends and the community through it. Perhaps this is a test like most of us have never seen before. What is encouraging is that from a single post online, over 50 people from the village have offered to help others in the village (many they won’t even know) who may be self-isolating. It’s also humbling, because a good proportion of those volunteering already work in the NHS, are connected somehow to health or the care industry. I take my hat off to you all. This next month will be challenging for everyone. Please be kind to yourselves and those around you. Look out for your neighbours and last but not least, buy local and try to support our local businesses, some of whose survival is very much on the line. By the time this magazine is printed there may be other support mechanisms in place, so look out for notices and updates online. John
Do you have a problem? Why not contact one of your local Parish Councillors for advice or visit www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Kevin Blayney Nik Budden Steve Dalton Liza Deards James Faull Nick Gillard (chair) Ross Goldworthy Malcolm Maskill Larry Saunders-Fern Bill Sutherland
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There is currently one vacancy for a parish councillor, please contact the clerk or any of the above for details
Remember, if you are not able to contact a particular councillor, then you may contact the Parish Council Clerk Amanda Kendall on 01726 883614 (email probuspc@gmail.com). Cornwall Councillor Bob Egerton on 01726 884451 or 07785 748844 can also be contacted for advice. 7
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Probus Bowling Club Unfortunately our presentation dinner was cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. During the winter much work has been done on the green and surrounding areas as you can see by these photographs. Many thanks to all those who have helped with these works. We were hoping to be opening the green on 11th April, but that has been cancelled for obvious reasons. Keep your eyes on the board at the car park entrance or on our Facebook page for updates. Dave Meggs Club Captain 01726 883443.
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Probus Book Club
a devious book reviewer who struggles to like anything written after the nineteenth century; a schoolboy hooked on skunk and reality television; a chutney magnate who wants to learn how to discuss books with the Queen; and a tube driver whose Circle Line train joins these and countless other lives together in a daily loop.
This is Sebastian Faulks’ first wholly contemporary novel. Set in London, it is a social satire, structured like a thriller, that takes place over the course of a single week at the end of 2007.
With daring skill, the novel pieces together the complex patterns and crossings of modern urban life. Greed, the dehumanising effects of the electronic age and the fragmentation of society are some of the themes dealt with in the book. The writing on the wall appears in letters ten feet high, but the characters refuse to see it, and party on as though tomorrow is a dream. It was an interesting read, presenting us with a wide array of different people. The book is well written, sometimes funny and often sad, but it is above all very informative. The behaviour and thoughts of the hedge fund manager were very enlightening, if at times the fiscal detail may confuse anyone outside the city. Sebastian Faulks probes not only the selfdeceptions of this intensely realised group of people, but their hopes and loves as well. As the novel moves on to its climax, they are forced, one by one, to confront the true nature of the world they inhabit. A Week in December is mostly a compelling and sympathetic critique of modern life.
Over the seven days, the story follows the lives of seven major characters. There is a hedge fund manager who is trying to pull off the biggest trade of his career; a professional footballer from Poland who has recently arrived in this country; a young lawyer with little work and too much time to speculate; a student who is searching for something in which to believe who is led astray by extreme Islamic fundamentalists;
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Probus Pantomime
Congratulations to Probus Parish Players who pulled out all the stops again and gave the village another tremendous pantomime during February
half term. Dick Whittington, directed by Megan Russell, was well received by the audiences who joined in the fun cheering, booing, hissing and
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clapping when needed. The show had it all, corny jokes, great dance routines, a very well choreographed UV-lit scene and the normal memorable and instantly forgettable songs. It takes courage to stand on a stage and perform in front of an audience and, as always, the junior cast excelled. It’s great to see so many youngsters from the village come back year after year growing in confidence and ability with each performance. Thanks to all those who gave their time to make the pantomime happen, both on and off stage, and the small army of others who helped set up and dismantle the raised seating.
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Probus Ladies Group
A message from Rev. Joachim
The AGM of the Group was brought to life by the Imerys Songsters whose repertoire included songs from Chess, Lion King, Show Boat, Porgy and Bess and Sound of Music, interspersed with amusing poems. A solo was sung by Lyn Hallan of Love’s Old Sweet Song. The Songsters concluded the entertainment with songs from the Billy Cotton Band Show. The whole performance was greatly enjoyed by the members present.
We are living through extraordinary times. The world, as we know it, seems to be shifting massively, which can be disturbing and frightening. The media is full of scare stories and worst-case scenarios. But, there is another side to the crisis that should fill us all with hope.
The meeting on Wednesday 1st April has been cancelled due to the current COVID-19 crisis.
It is heartening to see the willingness and desire of our community pulling together at this time, with offers to care for the vulnerable and help those in need. It is wonderful to see the genuine care and concern being shown for one another. While the situation may be worrying, I believe we have the resilience to bear this together. While we, sadly, have been called upon to suspend services at this time, I continue to pray for you all. The church is also open every day for anyone wanting to come and pray quietly. God bless you all.
Mobile Library Service
At the time of going to print it is not clear if the Mobile Library Service will continue with its scheduled stop at Probus Village Hall car park on Friday 24th April 11:10 am -12 noon. Subsequent visits should be 22nd May, 19th June and 17th July. But probably best to check with Cornwall Council first: www.cornwall.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/ libraries or call 0300 1234 111.
Probus Church diary Sadly, all indoor services for April have been cancelled, as have coffee mornings and messy church. The church is still open for private prayer. No decision has been made about Easter. A book stall has been set up at the rear of the church for those who wish to borrow a book it is free of charge. 14
Post Office update
Probus Parish Council
The new Post Office at Probus School Filling Station will open on Tuesday 12th May at 1pm.
Notes from the meeting on 24th February as reported by David Meggs. The meeting had a report from Council Officer Emma Ball and County Councillor Cole regarding setting up a Neighbourhood Development Plan for Probus and their experiences with St Enoder. After much discussion it was decided to pospone any decision until later. Other items were also posponed due to the wet weather delaying works. Bob Egerton reported that the proposed budget increases for council tax were 2% plus 2% social care precept and that Wainhomes phase 2 was going to central planning on Monday 16th March. He also reported that he was in contact with the Council’s scrutiny committee over the suggested closure of the doctor’s surgery in Grampound.
In the meantime the pop up Post Office will continue at Probus Village Hall on Tuesday and Friday afternoons as per the previously published schedule, these being 3rd, 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th, 21st, 24th, 28th April and 1st May.
Annual Plant Sale On the cobbles in front of the church on Saturday 2nd May 10 am - 12 noon (subject to Government health restrictions). For the past seven years, Barbara and Sandra, who have run plant stalls together for 30 years, have held an annual plant sale on the Church cobbles. The first Saturday in May is a good time to plant out all the new plants. There are many perennials and vegetable plants will be for sale and most are grown by Barbara and Sandra. All money raised for Church funds.
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A Cornish Christmas (from a Kiwi perspective)
the community. Crows fly around the church tower which dominates the village. At 129 feet (39m) tall, it is the tallest church tower in Cornwall and dates from the 1500s. Today the village is quiet, workers have mainly commuted to the "big city" of Truro, 6 miles (9.6km) away, and the children are at school. With a population of approximately 3500, the village offers a good range of local businesses. There's a hairdresser, a fish and chip shop, Chinese and Indian takeaways, a petrol station, a small supermarket, a pub and a farm shop.
In December, Probus resident Hilary Pardo travelled south to visit family in Australia while her New Zealand cousin Delia Dephoff travelled in the opposite direction to house sit and look after Hilary’s dogs. Delia wrote about her experience in Probus and this was published in the Kiwi online new site www.stuff.co.nz. With Delia’s kind permission we are able to republish here.
Trudgian Farm shop is a family business selling traditional home-grown meat with no artificial hormones or growth promoters and seasonal vegetables picked fresh. The meat is processed on site with pheasant, duck, beef, pork and lamb on offer. Quail eggs can also be purchased there. Dating from the 1800s, the Hawkins Arms is a pub and gathering place for locals. It offers good food, a variety of local and international beer and entertainment. You can meet entertaining locals at the pub and hear the Cornish dialect. "I'lltellywot" (I'll tell you something) the locals are friendly and conversation soon turns to current events, in particular the general election and Brexit. Ask a local to do something they will do it "dreckly" (maybe today, maybe tomorrow) in Cornish time.
‘Christmas in a small Cornish village is almost as far removed from a New Zealand Christmas as you can get. The days are short, emerging from night about 7:30 am and moving into darkness just after 4 pm. Wet, windy weather prevails, and on the odd bluesky day, Cornwall in winter is stunning. The pace of life is slower in Cornwall than the rest of the UK, even slower in a small village. Probus is an old village having roots from before the Norman conquest. Christmas celebrations are held at the church which is still a focal point for
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more dogs than people and that is why I am here to house sit and look after two elderly dogs while their owners are away enjoying a hot Australian Christmas.
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A myriad of paths and alleyways crisscross Probus, which at first can be very confusing. No worries about getting lost though, as long I can see the church tower, I can find my way home. Following the dogs’ lead, I soon know the village inside out. On wet days, it's a short walk to the village square, through the churchyard and back home. On fine days, and if the dogs feel like it, they will take me to a muddy field on the outskirts of the village.
Just as plans for the VE Day 75th Anniversary Celebrations were moving towards the execution stage, the organising committee reluctantly made the decision to postpone the events due to the current COVID-19 crisis.
Christmas is friendly but quiet here, families gathering together, houses adorned in festive lights, food is being prepared. The short winter days are conducive to baking and crafting activities, unlike New Zealand, when I would find myself frantically managing Christmas preparations along with planning and packing for a seaside summer holiday.
We may have an opportunity to run the events in the summer. The 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) is on Saturday 15th August, so that could be an appropriate time, but it’s too early to confirm anything at this time. Thanks to the organising committee for the many hours of effort given preparing for the May events, and thanks also to all those who pledged support and encouraged what we were trying to do.
Christmas this year is a time to reflect and relax and to enjoy the season without the pressure. It may be cold outside, but it is warm inside and as for the Christmas dinner preparation: I'll get to that dreckly. Delia Dephoff
The organising committee hope to meet again in April to assess the situation, so watch this space.
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Probus Garden and Craft Show There has been a good response to last month’s article regarding the Probus Garden and Craft Show to be held in the village hall on 1st August (obviously now subject to Goverment health restrictions). The show committee has put together this question and answer brief to provide more information.
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Why have you wanted to start an annual Garden and Craft Show here in Probus? Many local villages, such as Tregony and St Erme, have these shows in the summer and autumn. They provide an opportunity for residents to compete with others in hobbies such as horticulture and demonstrate their skills. It is also a great way for residents to spend an afternoon, finishing with a cup of tea and cake.
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How have you decided on what classes to put in the show schedule? Established Garden and Craft shows have their previous year’s experience to draw on when drawing up their schedule of classes, but since this is our first show, we have had to use our best judgement. There will be questionnaires available during and after the show to obtain feedback from residents to help the committee develop next year’s schedule, which we hope will have additional classes.
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The date of the show is Saturday August 1st at the village hall. Why this date? We looked at all the local shows and chose a date where we wouldn’t clash with them. This seemed a good day to go for.
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What is the timetable for the day of the show? Volunteers will assemble tables and other equipment before 8.30 am. We expect exhibits to be staged between then and 10.00 am, when judging will commence and the show closed to the public. We expect the show to be open to the public at 2 pm before finishing at 4 pm, when exhibitors can collect their items before the tables are taken down.
You have a section for children’s classes. Are young people interested in this kind of activity? We believe they are. Understanding where fruit and vegetables, and food in general, come from is increasingly important these days, and hopefully the show will encourage them into gardening. Also, the classes on handicraft and 18
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baking will provide an opportunity for parents and grandparents to pass on their skills. The pleasure that comes from making something is always special.
Ladock Parish Wildlife Group was pleased to welcome Richard Stubbs, Chairman of CPRE Cornwall, who gave a very interesting, informative and engaging talk on the work of CPRE Cornwall.
Where can people find the entry forms? We are discussing with local businesses – more information will be provided next month.
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Will there be prizes for winners at the show? We have had offers of sponsorship for cups and we are looking into medals for children’s classes. We are also in the process of liaising with local businesses for other prizes.
A lively Q&A session, along with tasty refreshments, completed another very successful event.
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What will it cost to enter into a class? To help with costs, there will be a charge of 20p for each entry on the schedule, with children’s classes free to enter. The entry fees will be collected from the exhibitors on the day of the show. Will there be an admission charge to go to the show? To help us cover the cost of booking the village hall, there will be an entry charge of 50p, with no charge for children. Do you need volunteers to help on the day of the show? Yes! We will need help to assemble tables before the show and take them down afterwards. We’ll also need volunteers to act as stewards to the judges and general help on the day.
Next event is a talk and presentation on the Cornwall Beaver Project by Chris Jones, owner of Woodland Valley Farm on Monday 6th April 2020 at 7 pm at Ladock Community Hall. This is a free event. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Photo: Richard Stubbs, CPRE Chairman and Rowena CastilloNicholls, founder and event organiser of Ladock Parish Wildlife Group.
If you would like more information, or would like to volunteer to help, please email the committee at probusvillageshow@btinternet.com or call Steve Dalton on 07813 995206.
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Nine Podcasts
observations draw you into periods of history you may not have thought very much about. 3. 13 Minutes to the Moon. Another engaging BBC World Service podcast series that tells the story behind the 13-minute descent by the Apollo 11 lunar module from the moment it detached from the mothership until it touched down on the moon’s surface in July 1969. Listen to the surviving astronauts, the twenty-somethings that staffed the Houston command centre, those that designed and built the spacecraft and those that wrote the software programs used by the navigation systems. For anyone who believes the conspiracy theories that the moon landings never actually happened, I challenge you to listen to this - it will change your mind.
Podcasts have been around for at least a decade and if you look around you can probably find one on just about every topic imaginable. Podcasts are great in that you can listen to them at a time and place that suits you, whether travelling, at home cooking or doing other daily tasks, or even perhaps while lying in bed before sleep. For some, podcasts are educational, for others entertaining, or just a way to keep up with current affairs. Here are nine recommendations (not in any order): 1. Death in Ice Valley. This has been one of the most gripping podcasts that I’ve listened to over the past 12 months. From the BBC World Service and the Norwegian NRK, it tells the true story of an unidentified woman’s body found in mysterious circumstances in a snow and ice-covered valley near Bergen, Norway in 1970.
4. Storycast: The Hunt for Brink’s Mat Gold. The true-life three-part crime story about the maverick Flying Squad undercover detectives hunting for the gold stolen from the Brink’s Mat depot at Heathrow Airport in 1983. It didn’t take very long for the police to identify the gang who carried out the robbery, but understanding the complex money trail to find those that handled and disposed of the gold was another matter.
2. History of England. A great podcast to dip into when the mood takes me. Told in a lighthearted way, each episode continues the story of England starting from the very beginning of recorded history. The narrator David Crowther’s dry humour and insightful 20
5. Kermode and Mayo’s film review. Always interesting insights into the latest movie releases from Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo.
6. Page 94 - The Private Eye podcast. They don’t produce many episodes, but if you like the Private Eye style of political satire, then this may well float your boat.
when the mood is right. Each 10-minute podcast is a self-contained story about something we take for granted that has shaped the world we live in. From QWERTY to sewing machines, from canned foods to tulips and lots more, there is probably something that will pique almost every curious person’s interest.
7. Conflicted. Think you understand middle eastern politics? Think you understand the ideology behind the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre? This podcast by an ex-Al Qaeda jihadist turned MI6 spy, and a former monk turned filmmaker, may well challenge your thinking. This podcast needs your full attention.
I’m sure they are out there, but I’m yet to find very many podcasts from or set locally. Here are a few that I’ve dipped in Celtic Mythis and Legends, Sian Ester Powell takes us around Cornish giants, pixies and mermaids. Cornish Soccer Talking Football is Dave Deacon’s weekly podcast called Rappo and Deac’s Friday Fix that is essentially a round up of local non-league football with lots of blokey chat and interviews with local team managers and personalities. Bodmin Keep War Stories comes from Cornwall’s Regimental Museum some of which is quite topical. Finally, West Kernow Sounds (WKS) focuses on up and coming bands in the county.
8. Grenfell. If you want to know what happened before, during and after the Grenfell Tower fire, then this is the podcast to listen to. Episodes from every day during the first phase of the Grenfell Tower enquiry, and weekly updates from the ongoing Phase Two. It provides detailed insight and perspectives not covered by mainstream media with harrowing and uplifting interviews with the survivors, fire crews, 999 operators and many others directly impacted or involved with this modern tragedy. 9. 50 Things That Made the Modern Economy. Another podcast that can be dipped into
If you have podcast recommendations from or about Cornwall or even podcasts from far afield that you’d like to share, do let us know. If you are unsure how to listen to podcasts contact the Editor. 21
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak Probus Surgery update
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
Probus surgery website: www.probussurgery.co.uk is being kept up to date with the latest information from the NHS.
Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms Stay at home if you have either: a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
In view of the spreading Coronavirus we are taking steps to protect our patients and staff. From the 16th March 2020 all GP appointments will be via telephone. The GP may be able to help you over the telephone without the need for you to attend the surgery. However, they will decide during your telephone appointment whether they wish to see you face to face and advise you during the call.
You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home. Testing for coronavirus is not needed if you're staying at home How long to stay at home if you have symptoms, stay at home for 7 days if you live with other people, they should stay at home for 14 days from the day the first person got symptoms If you live with someone who is 70 or over, has a long-term condition, is pregnant or has a weakened immune system, try to find somewhere else for them to stay for 14 days.
Most of our Nurse appointments will be held at our Grampound branch site but some Nurse clinics will still be held at Probus. You will be telephoned the day before your appointment (or on Friday if your appointment is on Monday) and asked if you have any cold symptoms, have travelled or been in contact with someone who has travelled to any of the affected countries. If you have any cold symptoms please DO NOT come to the surgery. Please telephone the surgery and speak to a Receptionist who will be able to advise you.
If you have to stay at home together, try to keep away from each other as much as possible. Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19/
Verity Allen Deputy Practice Manager Probus Surgery
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How to avoid catching and spreading coronavirus (social distancing)
Useful sources for information
Everyone should do what they can to stop coronavirus spreading.
Probus Surgery www.probussurgery.co.uk
It is particularly important for people who: • are 70 or over • have a long-term condition • are pregnant • have a weakened immune system
NHS The two columns of information to the left were taken from the NHS Coronavirus website on 20th March: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronaviruscovid-19/
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do this for at least 20 seconds always wash your hands when you get home or into work use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards avoid close contact with people who have symptoms of coronavirus only travel on public transport if you need to work from home, if you can avoid social activities, such as going to pubs, restaurants, theatres and cinemas avoid events with large groups of people use phone, online services, or apps to contact your GP surgery or other NHS services
Always check for online for the latest advice. The website is being reviewed daily, so the advice may change by the time this magazine is published. Public Health England https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ public-health-england https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-forvulnerable-people World Health Organisation https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus WHO Myth busters https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/ novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/mythbusters
Don’t Х do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean Х do not have visitors to your home, including friends and family
Where not to go for accurate, valid, up-todate information on COVID-19: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram - Especially shared posts that start with. ‘My cousin’s friend is a doctor and he/she says......’ 23
Probus COVID-19 Volunteers
list. It’s not possible to formally vet volunteers in the circumstances, so I’ve done the limited due diligence possible by obtaining the full addresses, phone numbers and emails of all those who have put themselves forward.
Many people are preparing to, or already selfisolating in the village. Probus News Magazine put out a post on our social media platform offering to In an attempt to protect all parties, there is a basic protocol on page 26 (e.g. what you could do compile a list of volunteers who would be willing and what you shouldn’t do). I’d ask to help neighbours who are not anyone who needs help, and those able to leave their homes. Don’t be shy, volunteering to read it carefully. embarrassed or The protocol is a guideline only - I’m The thought was that volunteers could help with shopping, posting alone during this not an expert in social care nor volunteering. We are in extraordinary letters, picking up urgent supplies, difficult period circumstances, and trust in our walking the dog or perhaps simply being on the end of a phone line we are all in this neighbours is going to be crucial for us to get through this together. for a chat.
together.
If you need help, look at the list, call someone close to you and ask for help. If you don’t get through, or for any reason, feel uncomfortable, call someone else. Don’t be shy, embarrassed or alone during this difficult period - we are all in this together.
As you may have anticipated, in such a lively community-spirited village like Probus, within 48 hours, over 40 people put their names forward. Thank you all. I often refer to Probus as a little/big village, and as such, I can’t possibly know everyone on the
John Denyer - Editor
Other Offers of help
More help options:
During the current situation regarding Coronavirus, Probus Young Farmers Club would like to offer assistance in collecting and delivering urgent supplies to the elderly and vulnerable. It will be provided by members who are 18 years old and over.
Zannah’s Time Too café is offering good, wholesome food (at reasonable prices) to be collected or delivered free. Call 07484 650622. The Hawkins Arms are offering a take-out service for food and beer, with free delivery in the local area. Call 01726 882208. See the notice on page 39.
If you are in need of help, contact:
Trudgian Farm Shop has always been community minded. They take phone orders, still accept cheques and can deliver. Call 01726 883946.
Sam Oatey (Chairman) - 07722 591088 Tegan Arthur (Secretary) - 07900 797750 24
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Volunteer Demelza Heap Karen & Andrew McMonagle Gemma Semmens Jo Byrne
Street Name Bosnoweth Bownoweth
Phone 07455 384149 01726 882454
Carne View Road Carne View Road
Julia & Chris Pearson
Carne View Road
Mark Champion Graham Kemp Caroline Wise Donna & Will Yeomans
Carne View Road Chapel Street Church View Road Church View Road
Jacqui Robins Kerry Atkins Ryan Davies Chris Powell Cath Molden Ben Wright Justin Pascoe Lorna Drzymala Wil Symons Grainne Riley Johanna Egar Sheridan & Chris Scott Tracey Sleeman Vicky Scrimgeour
Church View Road Church View Road Church View Road College Close Cullen View Fairfields Fairfields Fairfields Fairfields Fore Street Fore Street Fore Street Fore Street Fore Street
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Volunteers continued...
Volunteer Kate Harrington
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Angie Bishop Nikki Collins
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Phone 07922 816555 or 01726 884240 07799 588688 or 07774 195585 01726 883020 07922 155600 07841043905 07921 678761 07880588177 or 07900604071 07486 920695 or 07740 308068 07792314306 07837 663613 07880 557950 or 07494 027762 07837 202209 07725 185390
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COVID-19 Volunteer Protocol
8. Volunteers should not be paid, nor expect to be paid for assisting others. 9. Volunteers and those being helped should always follow ‘social distancing’ guidelines. https://www.gov.uk/government/ publications/covid-19-guidance-on-socialdistancing-and-for-vulnerable-people/ guidance-on-social-distancing-for-everyonein-the-uk-and-protecting-older-people-andvulnerable-adults
This protocol is for the protection of both volunteers and those seeking help. Before volunteering or before asking for help, please read the points below. Much of this is common sense. 1. The safety of the community in Probus and the volunteers is a priority and this support offered should not, as far as is reasonably practicable, risk anyone’s health and safety.
10. Other than in exceptional or previously agreed circumstances; volunteers should not enter the property of those they are assisting.
2. Ideally, all volunteers visiting people previously unknown to them should do so in pairs to protect each other and the person they are visiting. If this isn’t possible, the volunteer should always make sure that a member of their family or close friend knows where they are going and how to reach them at all times.
11. Volunteers should never accept bank cards or bank pin numbers from those they are helping. 12. If cash is needed, volunteers could accompany those in need to an ATM. 13. Volunteers must not withdraw cash from an ATM on someone else’s behalf.
3. Only over 18s to volunteer unless accompanied by an adult (otherwise there are safeguarding issues to consider), and if so, the adult should always be present.
14. We recommend that PayPal be used to pay for shopping (the scenario being where the volunteer picks up, and pays for the shopping and is immediately reimbursed via PayPal, or payment is made to the volunteer in advance of the purchase).
4. Volunteers and those they are assisting should be kind, show respect and be polite at all times.
15. Receipts must be provided for all shopping.
5. Volunteers must not exploit the trust, lack of knowledge, the apparent need for care and support or vulnerable circumstance of any individual they are helping.
16. Where there is no other alternative, e.g. if the person requiring help is not online, then small amounts of cash may be given, but a receipt must always be obtained for shopping made on their behalf.
6. Volunteers should always act responsibly and within the law. 7. Volunteers should maintain the confidentiality of the people they are helping. 26
Seize the opportunity of Self-Isolation/Home Quarantine Instead of lamenting the hardship and boredom of this extraordinary time in history. Think of it as a blessing in disguise. Use it to rejuvenate, discover new passions, and do those things that you never had time to do before. Here are 72 ideas. Tick those you’re willing to try and share with your friends. ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
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Try an eLearning course Write a cookbook with your favourite recipes Start a craft project Phone, email or write to old friends Play each of your board games. Donate those you don’t want Fix broken stuff Design a dream Practice forgiveness Plan your next party Kick a bad habit (yes, that one) Try adult colouring in Join a virtual bookclub Find great podcasts (see page 20-21) Update your life goals Build a free website Rearrange furniture Start a dream journal Join an online community of likeminded people Reach out to someone who lives alone or maybe feeling anxious Host a Skype or WhatsApp dinner party Or a virtual support group Get some positivity into your social media feed Cook an amazing breakfast Create an indoor
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bike is mended, George is shown how to sew a button onto his shirt and Steve has a new handle fitted to his favourite garden spade. All simple fixes that could be achieved within an hour or so. This is not about nostalgia. Most people would agree we can’t sustain the throwaway culture that has evolved into over the past few decades.
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Repair Café So many apparently unusable items go to landfill when perhaps a simple repair may give them a new lease of life.
Credit: Adapted from a list originated by www.evolvevents.com.au
But it’s more than just that, the café could also provide a social aspect. Volunteers could help and guide people to fix things themselves, so it could also be an opportunity to share and acquire skills in a safe and relaxed environment.
Repair Café There has been an encouraging response to the idea of setting up a Repair Cafe in Probus but a few more volunteers are needed to make it viable. Are there any others in the village who like to fix household items who would be prepared to give up a few hours once in a while?
We would need a variety of different skills: mechanical, wood working, small domestic electrical etc. We would need someone who can run a hem with a sewing machine, or take in clothing as well as people with craft skills.
The basic idea is that you combine people who like to fix things, with people who have something to be fixed, in a social environment. Then, over a cuppa and a chat, the handle on Fred’s favourite teapot is glued back on, the puncture on Sally’s
If you are interested, or perhaps just curious, get in touch with the editor. editorprobusnews@gmail.com 37
The Roseland Academy
like to thank the staff who attended for taking the time to do so. World Book Day took place on 5th March and we saw various storybook characters fill our hallways, from Gandalf to the Queen of Hearts, it truly was an enjoyable day for all. Overall we raised £358.96 for Book Aid International.
The students of The Roseland Academy supported a nonuniform day to raise money for maths teacher Miss Hare who will be running the London Marathon in April in aid of Blind Veterans UK. We raised a total of: £489.19, bringing her total amount raised so far to an outstanding £2261.19. Miss Hare said: “Thank you all so, so much for bringing in donations for Blind Veterans UK, I am very appreciative of your support. Just 26.2 miles to go now”.
The Pilot Cutter Pellew The wind was storm force, but the launch crew managed to find a brief window to crane the newly built 68’ Falmouth Pilot Cutter Pellew into the water on Saturday 29th February. An amazing achievement by Luke Powell (standing on the barrel) and his crew.
Year 9 students are now preparing for Key Stage 4 and in anticipation of this, the students and their parents attended an evening explaining how The Roseland Academy can support them in the lead up to their assessment week, and in preparation for their upcoming options.
The Pellew is now being fitted out at the Rhoda Mary Shipyard on the bank of a river in Newham (and can be viewed from across the river at Boscowan Park). Once complete it will be operated by Working Sail Ltd www.workingsail.co.uk and crew places will be available in the future.
Our Family Learning approach has been highly successful in the last academic year, as the exchange of information and sharing of specific ideas about how to support a child in their education between home and school is extremely important to us at The Roseland. We recently were fortunate to have representatives from the Marines join us at The Roseland Academy as part of a Marines Visibility Day. This provided a focus for students who have expressed interest in pursuing this as a career in the future. The workshop consisted of strength training and working as a team. This experience for the students was simply unsurpassable and we would
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COVID-19 update
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