Probus News Magazine - April 2022

Probus News Magazine April 2022

Issue No. 266

The free magazine for the community

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What’s inside

How to contact us...

By e-mail: editorprobusnews@gmail.com By hand: Articles for Probus News can be left at Trudgian Farm Shop in Probus Square, or Treviglas Cottage, Treviglas Lane, TR2 4LH.

Jubilee news

Environmental news Page 10-11

Page 9

St Austell Speedway Page 16-17

Management Team EDITOR: John Denyer 07824 555519 editorprobusnews@gmail.com CHAIRMAN: Sheila Bing 01726 883400 sheila.bing@outlook.com

Panto 2022

Give Un Fitz!

Three pages of local sport

Page 21-25

Page 44

Page 48-50

Plus lots more... Poetry, art, music, Easter, What’s on!

Front Cover:

The redesigned ‘Jubilee Garden’ entrance to Probus on St. Austell Road. Image credit: Jon Hibberd

Submission deadlines

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Friday 29th April

June

Friday 27th May

July

Friday 1st July

August

Friday 29th July

September

Friday 26th August

October

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Community News and Notices COMMUNITY FOOD LARDER

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PROBUS PARISH CHURCH Opening Times: Monday 4-5

Roseland U3A

Our local community larder is FREE and open to EVERYBODY to use in Probus and the surrounding area.

HE Roseland U3A is starting its groups and meetings again and would like to welcome anyone not in full-time employment who’s interested in meeting new people while developing new skills.

JUST DROP IN

Wednesday 2:30-3:30

Help us, help you & reduce food waste!

Friday 9-10

NO ONE GOES HUNGRY PROBUS & SURROUNDING AREA.

Saturday 9:30 – 10:30

April events: Isolating or can’t get out?

Please email nochildgoeshungryprobus@gmail.com to find out about our delivered food parcels.

See page 36-37 for news of Probus’ support for Ukraine

Local History 12th April 10:15 am at Tregony Church Hall Classic film show 14th April 10 am at PVH Craft group 8th April 10 am at PVH Book club 20th April 2 pm at Roseland Parc Conversational French 26th April 2 pm at Tregony Bible Christian Fellowship Chapel Lunch Club 21st April contact Sue Jeremy on 01872 580115 for details, as the venue changes monthly.

Mobile library

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HE mobile library will stop at Probus Village Hall car park between 11:10 am and 12 noon on Friday 22nd April, 20th May and 17th June.

The schedule can occasionally change at short notice and latest updates are posted on www.facebook.com/ CornwallLibraries.

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Editorial

Now squandered by deception Spent on wanton destruction.

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This is not just about boundaries that you redefine, It’s the belief hopes and dreams that you shatter.

You lied to the people on both sides of the line like integrity just doesn’t matter.

ELCOME to the April edition of Probus News. Thanks to everyone who has contributed articles, photos, ideas or updates.

It’s been difficult to focus locally when such dreadful news has been coming in every day from Ukraine, so some of this edition unashamedly looks due east towards our brothers and sisters who are suffering there. My friend Richard has a way with words that I don’t so I’ll leave you with a few of his...

No road to victory These are sad days. Very bad days.

A proud nation razed to the ground.

Land of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky, Offered us wisdom and reflection, gifts of history and creation

It’s the arbitrary use of power and subjugation, the arrogance and obfuscation, the blunt battering use of blind force.

When sands of time just run their course, when people have lived through their fears to a lasting legacy of spilt blood and tears They will know Shame walked beneath those minarets of gold.

Russia once more out in the cold.

Richard Ludlow, March 2022

Do you have a problem?

Why not contact one of your local Parish Councillors for advice or www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Steve Dalton Liza Deards James Faull Nick Gillard Neil Glasson Ross Goldworthy Malcolm Maskill Larry Saunders-Fern Bill Sutherland (chair) Rachel Tofts

Ridgeway Holly Farm, Truck Hill Tresowgar Cottage Fore Street Ladock Road Gwell an Nans Lamellyn Vean Rosparc Bosnoweth Carne View Road

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There is currently one vacancy for a parish councillor, please contact the clerk or any of the above for details.

If you are not able to contact a particular councillor, then contact the Parish Council Clerk email clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Cornwall Councillor Karen Glasson on can also be contacted on 07980 975527 or email cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk for advice.

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A-Z of Probus clubs, societies, organisations and some useful contacts Acoustics Night (Comrades Club)

Tim Joyce 07412 126774 or Ian Tumilty or 07849 199959

Badminton Club Bees (swarms/issues/questions) Bowling Club Church Bell Ringers 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)

Pauline Partridge Tony Paddock David Meggs Liza Deards Robert Dodd Andy McCartney Bryan Trebilcock Karen Glasson Colin Brown Angie Smith Steve Flack Nigel Schofield Graham Smith

01726 882649 07486 295414 01726 883443 07888 684425 01726 883408 robertjdodd@hotmail.com probus.churchwarden@gmail.com 01726 882747 07980 975527 cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk 07484 740249 07825 234855 contactus4real@gmail.com 07956 049727 Please send updates to 07974 577876 l.com editorprobusnews@gmai 07968 478970

Friends of Probus Church

Richard Heath

07849 315432 geotechrich@gmail.com

Friends of Probus Surgery

Anthea Johnson

tbc

Grampound Road Cricket Club

The Club House

07800 915578

Hawkins Arms

Peter Chomiak

Historic Cornwall Society

Kids Club Breakfast/after-school at Probus School

Knit & Natter Group Ladies Group Litter Picking Group Little Lights Mid Cornwall Wood Turners Over 60s Luncheon Club Parish Players (Pantomime) Playing Field Mgmt Committee Parish Church Parish Council Clerk Primary School Primary School PTA Probus Club of Probus Probus Nursery Sticker Memory Cafe The Roseland Academy U3A Roseland & District

Village Hall Letting Secretary Walking Group - Wednesdays - Fridays Young Farmers Other village

grampoundroadcricketclub@gmail. com 01726 882208 hello@hawkinsarmsprobus.com

Vince Van Kempen-Wilson 01726 883019 vince.vkw@gmail.com Diane Gibbs

01726 882647

kidsclub@probusschool.org.uk

Eve Richards 01726 882657 or 07767 383982 Pat Gluyas 01726 882978 patgluyas68@btinternet.com Steve Dalton 01726 884080 stevedalton166@btinternet.com Pam Cobbold 01726 882495 jplelissick@btinternet.com Pauline Salisbury secretary@midcornwallturners.com Zena 01726 882751 or Janet 01726 882927 Cathy Cadby 07860 755787 info@probusparishplayers.co.uk Graham Smith 07968 478 970

Rev. Joachim Foot 01726 882218/07930 095687 rector@probusteam.com Jenny Hoskin

07749 626021 clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk

Angela Praed 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk Sophie Baker 01726 882647 Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com Angela Praed 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk 07901 147353 or 07717333713 01872 530675 www.theroseland.co.uk Terry Neil 01872 530196 probusvillagehallenquiries@gmail.com Frank Fuller 07749 368162 www.probusvillagehall.co.uk Terry Hodge or Tim Joyce 01726 884495 or 01726 884574 Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow 07720 393745 or 07968 722430 Tegan Arthur

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A message from the Curate

I’d like to start this piece by wishing you z velykodnem! No, that’s not a typo, but Happy Easter in Ukrainian. Easter is one of the most important days in the Ukrainian calendar (although they will be celebrating it on 24th of April this year, a week later than we do) and it is a festival centred on hope and new life.

I’ve been wondering how they will celebrate it this year in the midst of the destruction and fighting, but Easter has always been about hope in the days of trouble.

The promise of the resurrection was originally given to the Israelites when they were a people who had been taken away in exile, and later in Jesus’ day this same people were oppressed by the occupying Roman Army which must have been hated as much as Russian soldiers are in Ukraine today. Yet, in the midst of that trouble and turmoil something world changing, universe changing, happened such that it still gives us hope nearly 2000 years later.

When Jesus rose that Easter morning, he didn’t just come back from the dead but was transformed into an imperishable state such that his once broken body can now go on forever without wear, pain, sickness, death or decay. That would have been momentous enough, but the message of hope that I’ve mentioned is centred on the belief that we too can be 8 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 266

transformed, that someday in the future, whilst we’re still living or even after we have died, our tired, worn and broken bodies can be changed into brilliant, imperishable ones as we live forever with our God. That is why celebrating Easter is not about looking back 2000 years or even celebrating what we have today, but is always looking forward in hope, despite the troubles of this day, to the glory of what God has for us in the end.

It is my hope that our brothers and sisters in Ukraine can find comfort and joy in their celebration of Easter this year, whatever situation they may find themselves in, and I would encourage you all to share in their hope too.

Happy Easter Rev Paul Salaman, Curate at Probus, Creed, Grampound, Ladock and St. Erme

Church services Sun 3rd 9:30 am Connect 11 am Holy Communion Sun 10th 9:30 am Alternative H.C. Sun 17th 9:30 am Easter Sunday service Sun 24th 9:30 am Holy Communion

Other regular events Little Lights: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday 7th March Tower Tots: 1:30 - 3:30 Thursday 28th March Coffee mornings: Tuesday 10:30 am 12 noon. Friday 9 am - 11 am. Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon Youth Club: (Years 7 - 13) Alternate Sunday evenings Baby and toddler stay and play: Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm in term time Book/game/DVD exchange: Available to help yourself when church is open

Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Events we are aware of: Street parties: Ashleigh Way will be holding a street party for the residents on the afternoon of Sunday 5th June.

Are there others planned?

Beacon: The Probus Beacon along with other beacons nationwide will be lit at 9:45 pm on Thursday 2nd June.

Bunting/Flags etc: Calling all knitting and sewing fans to produce colourful covers for the village post boxes, scarfs for lampposts and beautiful bunting.

Church bell ringing: If sufficient bell ringers can be found. Watch this space.

Comrades Club: Ale Festival Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June.

Fireworks: Watch this space Fundraising: The committee is asking if the village would support a ‘£70 for 70 charities’ fundraising drive. Can Probus raise £4,900 to support 70 local charities? To nominate charities and pledge donations contact Rachel.

Hawkins Arms: Sunday 5th June - Drums 4 Fun 12-5pm followed by Du Hag Owr shanty singers and then live music in the garden after 7pm.

Jubilee cake and quiche competition: Saturday 4th June. Practice sessions in PVH to be held on 1st and 8th May. Booking essential.

Probus Village Hall (PVH): Family disco and tea dance both being planned watch this space. Family workshops for rock painting scheduled for 1st and 8th May 1 - 4 pm, and workshops for bunting and knitting on 1st and 15th May. Probus Primary School: 24th and 25th

The Probus Beacon alight in November 2018 as part of the village’s WW1 centenary commemorations.

Image credit: Paul Ashby-Johnson

May - Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Circus workshops, arts and craft experiences and (weather allowing) an afternoon party in the playground.

Probus Rocks: This was very popular pre-pandemic. Would families or individuals be interested in painting ‘jubilee inspired’ rocks for the village?

If so, get your paints and brushes out again. Maybe join one of the workshops?

The Jubilee committee is very small, (only 3-4 people) and others are urgently needed to help organise or coordinate events (for example the workshops).

It’s a time-limited commitment so, if you can make some time to support the village, get in touch with Rachel on probusplatinumjubilee@gmail.com or 07432 566055 for info.

If you have any events planned for the jubilee, please also let Probus News know and we’ll publicise them here.

Finally, we understand that red, white and blue wild flowers are to be planted this spring around the village. If you’d like to help, contact Steve on probus. peat@btinternet.com April 2022 | 9

Redesigned village entrances

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ROBUS Parish Council recently engaged contractors to redesign and tidy up the ‘Jubilee Gardens’ at the east and west village entrances.

Weed Spraying

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ANY thanks to all those residents who contacted the Probus News Editor in response to the consultation in the February edition regarding weed spraying within the village. There was no support for the option to continue spraying with glyphosate-based herbicides, and all responses received were strongly against this approach.

Consequently, the parish council agreed at their February meeting to discontinue this practice with immediate effect.

In future, if any resident has a complaint regarding weeds they are asked to contact the parish council clerk with details. A councillor may then be asked to investigate and discuss with the resident. If a community-based solution cannot be found, the matter may then be passed to Cornwall Council where appropriate.

Probus Parish Council

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Photo credit: Julia Sich www.juliasedibleweeds.com

Probus Environment As one door closes, Action Team (PEAT) another opens

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HE village litter picking team has met each month since last September removing a large amount of discarded papers, cans and bottles from our roads and pavements each time.

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PRIL is the month when (normally), we say cheerio to the daffodils that have cheered up the dreary winter months and start saying hello to carpets of bluebells in woodlands and hedgerows.

Image credits: Jon Hibberd

They were delighted when Cornwall Councillor Karen Glasson, who helped start the initiative and is a key part of the team, funded new equipment from her community fund.

The litter picking team meet on the first Saturday each month at 10 am at Probus Village Hall, weather permitting.

The equipment and hi-vis tabards are available for borrowing by other local villages who wish to run a similar scheme.

For more information about the litter picking group, or any of the PEAT activities email Steve on probus.peat@ btinternet.com. Finally, a question from PEAT. Are there any young environmentalists or Greta Thunberg inspired people in Probus? Why not join us? Your ideas, energy and enthusiasm would be very much welcomed.

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Speedway in St Austell

By Sarah Hoggett

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PEEDWAY first came to the UK from Australia in 1928 and was originally known as ‘dirt track racing’. The bikes used are specialist four-stroke, singlecylinder machines (maximum 500cc), with only one gear and no brakes. Each heat consists of four anti-clockwise laps of an oval track consisting of dirt and loosely packed shale. Riders use the surface to slide their bikes sideways into the bends – a technique known as powersliding or broadsiding.

It’s an exhilarating and fast-moving sport to watch, each four-lap race takes on average just one minute to complete and

riders can reach speeds of up to 70 mph (110 km/ph) on the straight sections. But how many people are aware that, in the heyday of the sport just after the Second World War, one of the best speedway tracks in the country was in St Austell?

Known as the Cornish Stadium, the 360yard (330-metre) shale track took two years to build and was officially opened on 14th June 1949. It was situated on the north side of Par Moor Road and the south side of St Austell Road. The local team called themselves the St Austell Gulls, their team colours being a white gull on a blue background. (Prior to that, they’d undergone different incarnations as the St Austell Pixies and the St Austell Badgers – but you’ve got to admit that the Gulls has more of a ring to it!)

In 1952, Speedway World magazine gave the Cornish Stadium this heady and enthusiastic write-up: ‘Who would readily believe that tucked away down in the West Country, at St Austell, there is a magnetic lure which is almost indescribable? This enthusiasm for speedway seems to be in the blood of every Cornishman, and St Austell has proved to be the ideal natural outlet.

‘Way back in the very early 1920s, long before ‘dirt-track racing’ was introduced into this country, Cornishmen organised speed hill climbs on motor cycles along isolated roads all over the county.

Interest mounted rapidly, and the ‘new’ sport graduated to gymkhanas, sand racing, and grass-track racing… In those days the organisation was in the capable hands of about a dozen men, including a Mr A. D. (Chirpy) Richards who went on to become Clerk of the Course at St Austell... Around 1929 the group organised a visit to the County Ground at Exeter to take a look at this new-fangled dirt-track racing...

What a spectacle it was for these enthusiastic visitors.

Chirpy Richards made a vow there and then that he would never rest until he had brought the sport to Cornwall. His

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ambition was achieved when speedway racing as we know it today came to St Austell in 1949.

‘St Austell may well go down in history as the only circuit built [to] the ‘ideal’ specifications of three of the sport’s greatest exponents. Jack Parker, Bill Kitchen and Vic Duggan [all successful speedway riders of the day] were approached and each willingly gave measurements, plans and suggestions for the construction of a circuit, which each considered to be his ideal track.

By the simple process of adding each set of figures together and dividing by three, actual specifications were laid down, and it was to these figures that the circuit was built.

Above: The tapes go up at The Cornish Stadium

Special thanks to longtime Probus resident and speedway enthusiast, ‘Speedway Sam’ (not his real name), for providing the material on which this article is based. You’ll find ‘Sam’s’ memories of a speedway meeting on Coronation Day, 1953 in next month’s issue of Probus News.

‘Situated in most picturesque surrounds – the track overlooks St Austell Bay and is almost completely encircled by beautiful trees – the Cornish Stadium is ideally located and is a ‘must’ on the list of all holidaymakers to the West Country.’

In 1988 the site was redeveloped into what is now Par Market & Food Hall.

Sadly, there’s now no hint of its history as a speedway venue or of the thousands of enthusiastic spectators that packed the site for every race meeting – another bit of local history that’s disappeared without trace.

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Closure of Probus Memory Cafe

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E regret to inform you that the Probus Memory café will not be in a position to reopen following the pandemic.

The committee members have tried without success to engage new volunteers to take over running the fortnightly meetings and due to a variety of reasons, the current volunteers are unable to continue with this commitment.

The specialist reminiscence and activity materials have been donated to Sticker Memory Café team, who were delighted to receive this boost to their equipment. The residual monies have been transferred to Cornwall Memory Café Forum for distribution within the Cornwall Network.

I would like to thank the volunteer members of Probus Memory Café who have provided many hours of friendship and support for the guests who attended the café on Wednesday afternoons since it opened in 2012.

A special thanks to Mike Durose, Chairperson from 2012 to 2018, who always extended a friendly welcome to all our guests and was a strong advocate of memory cafés across Cornwall.

Thank you to Claire Wright, who took on the Chairperson role in 2018 and maintained support for the guests during the lockdowns over the past two years. Thank you to Carol Merry was the organiser of a wide range of activities for the guests, from planting bulbs, clay figures, bell ringing and much more.

Carol has now left Cornwall to be closer to family members in Kent.

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provided many delicious cakes, cups of tea, laughter and support from 2012 onwards.

Any Probus residents with memory difficulties would be welcome to attend Sticker Memory Café, either on their own or accompanied by a partner or carer. This operates on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 2 - 4 pm at St Marks Church Hall in Sticker. More information can be obtained by ringing 07901 147353 or 07717 333713.

We would like to thank everyone in Probus who have supported the memory café over the last ten years, including generous grants and donations from the Parish council and Tredenham and Williams Charities and Probus Ladies and Social Clubs.

Emma Campbell

Acoustic Club Upstairs

By Tim Joyce

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COUSTIC Club Upstairs at the Comrades Club met on Monday 28th February when thirteen musicians, and a few in the audience, got together for an acoustic sing around.

The gatherings stopped two years ago exactly, when COVID-19 struck, and many have missed the regular sharing of songs and the spoken word. We enjoyed the usual eclectic mix of styles - from shanty to rock ballad, folk to blues and some poetry as well. We hope more of our regular musicians who have played over the past six years will rejoin as and when their confidence grows. We would also welcome back our loyal audience that had grown over the years.

Our next meeting is on Monday 28th March, starting at 7 pm and will be performing again without amplifiers and PA. Everyone welcome.

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Probus Parish Players

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H what fun was had during the February half term when (after missing last year due to the pandemic) Probus Parish Players put on their 30th anniversary production Alice in Wonderland, directed by Kate Cadby.

In total, 850 people watched the pantomime over five sell-out performances. The cast was the biggest ever, numbering 58. 18 adults and 40 young people (of whom 25 were under 10s). Each performance was supported by a further 22 people covering front of house, dressers, make-up, child safety, bar, sound, lighting, and stage crew.

Thanks are due to a whole list of people without whose help this pantomime would not have been possible. To the parents who allowed their children to take part, to all those people who helped put up and take down the raised seating system (no small task), those that set up the stage and scenery, to all of those who supported fundraising events, donated raffle prizes, sponsored us, or helped in other ways.

Finally, thanks to everyone that bought tickets and watched one of the shows.

Images by Georgina Dyer Photography

Andy, Guy, Joe, Jess, Isaac and Macie at the Hatters Tea Party

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Top: Junior chorus and bottom: Mad Hatter, Dame, Jack and the mini-tea bags (Rose, Ella, Olive, Ceara, Lilia).

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Two years on

By John Denyer

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HE 24th March 2022 marks the second anniversary of the start of the first UK lockdown and I thought it worth some reflection.

In March 2020 our little community pulled together in ways that have left me both proud and humbled. Countless acts of kindness and humanity were shown and have continued over the two years. Neighbour helped neighbour and new friendships formed. People stepped up (and many healthcare and essential workers have never stepped back!).

People of all age groups caught this deadly virus - some, perhaps many, local families have lost loved ones. Some recovered fairly quickly while others are still feeling the effects. Families, communities and social groups here, and around the world, have been changed forever.

Two of our village poets have written about the pandemic.

The first by Richard, written in March 2020 at the start of the lockdown, turned out to be quite prophetic. Vernon’s poem was written in February 2022.

If anyone has written poems relating to the pandemic, we’d love to see them. email editorprobusnews@gmail.com.

Coronavirus

By Richard Ludlow, March 2020 They call it coronavirus, it strolled into town infecting many millions, knocking thousands of them down.

Governments and armies; the law and bankers too, fell down with coughs and sneezes Achoo Achoo Achoo!

No respect for boundaries, for religion or for power, no guns can halt its progress don’t hide in your shining tower.

One thing we are sure of, when energy begins to sap, we can’t handle this contagion by loading up an app.

Coronavirus laughs out loud as social media bears false news spreading fear and anguish while scientists look for clues.

Children in the playground, spring flowers form a simple crown like ring a ring o’ roses the posers all fall down.

They call it coronavirus, it strolled into town infecting many millions, knocking thousands of them down.

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Coronavirus

By Vernon Keen At Christmas in Two O One Nine There was a bit of flu, but we all were fine Though in Wuhan they had coughs, but no fear As the WHO said, “nothing to see here!”

So the world went on travelling by boat and by plane Which spread Covid quicker than going by train.

Then a lady from China came to visit her son, A student in York who was missing his mum.

She developed a cough, a high fever and then Was taken away by some ambulance men Who arrived in white suits labelled “HAZMAT KEEP CLEAR” And the Government repeated “Nothing to see here”.

But then with a crash, the world came to a stop, We couldn't go to the pub, to a show or to shop.

We had home deliveries, some were quite nice 'Til they sold out of pasta, dried egg and brown rice.

We all started baking, there was a shortage of flour But the dough just kept rising, hour by hour.

It escaped from the bowl, it climbed up the wall Until it grew weaker and started to fall Like beige Honiton lace, it fell to the floor It filled up my slippers and crept under the door.

So, we've learned our lesson, for the moment at least, Use a lot more flour and a lot less yeast!

The NHS struggled with gowns and with staff, Whilst hundreds of people sat at home making masks, And then there was freedom, for Christmas, Bo said, Which added to our woes with more sick and more dead, So, he shut down again for months until May, Then again after summer, it changed day after day.

For children no school, just home teaching with mother, Playing Nintendo or fighting your brother.

Slowly things eased until now we are free, To choose to wear masks, to see friends for tea, To go to the pub, or a show or just talk Of the troubles we've had as we go on our walk.

But wait just a minute, the power's gone off, My nose started running, I've developed a cough.

Dammit!

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Ukraine Probus Surgery update

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LONGSIDE our community, we were shocked and deeply saddened by the events unfolding in Ukraine as a result of Russia’s invasion and wanted to do something to help.

One of Dr Smithson’s close friends is Ukrainian and after speaking with her, Dr Smithson said it had really opened her eyes to the severity of the situation over there, especially how poor the available medical support is.

Dr Smithson’s contact was going to the Ukrainian Embassy on Friday 4th March and approached Spencer Casey, the surgery’s Strategic Business Manager to ask for the surgery to donate spare medical supplies as a contribution to

support the Ukrainian people. Spencer and the entire team at Probus Surgery wanted to do everything in their power to contribute to this effort and launched a campaign on social media requesting donations of spare medical supplies (e.g., overstocked antibiotics, painkillers, dressings, inhalers etc.) and blankets.

Our social media post reached over 16,000 Facebook users and even received attention from Georgia Toffolo (author and I’m A Celebrity… star).

The surgery was completely overwhelmed with the positive response and support from patients and our local community. Donations left at the surgery overflowed through the building and were collected by Dr Smithson’s contact on Friday 4th March.

These donations were confirmed to have reached the Ukraine at the border on Monday 7th March.

These donations will provide treatment and hopefully some comfort to the people of Ukraine who are facing lifechanging and devastating events.

To witness the support and kindness of our local community was a really humbling experience for us at Probus Surgery and we would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone involved.

Probus Church update In parallel with the appeal from Probus Surgery, Probus Church has also been coordinating the collection of nonperishable food, first aid/medical items, toiletries, nappies, infant formula, blankets and sleeping bags to support those fleeing the violence in Ukraine.

At one point, the Lady Chapel within the church was completely full of donated items and two van loads of these items have already been consolidated with donations from all over Cornwall and Devon and dispatched to Poland.

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Next month

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S we edge closer to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, we wanted to give you a glimpse of what the village did for the actual coronation in 1953.

At the time of writing (10th March), two lorries from Cornwall have arrived at Zamość in south-eastern Poland, close to the border with Ukraine and are due to be transported into Ukraine shortly. Credit is due to all those that have donated items as well as the local transport companies who supplied trucks, vans, fuel and supplies to get these items to where they are desperately needed.

The villages of Grampound and Probus combined forces and celebrated coronation day in the gardens of Trewithen House with an afternoon of children’s sports, village tug o’ war and tea parties. Afterwards, everyone returned to their respective village for evening events, fireworks and Furry Dancing.

Several copies of the original ‘Grampound and Probus Coronation programme’ exist in the village, and it’s fascinating reading. Thanks to 99-yearold Ken Bawden who lent us his copy so we could scan it. At the time Ken was a gents hairdresser in Grampound and his business was advertised amongst others in the programme. More next month.

For more information check out the Ukrainian Support in Cornwall group on Facebook.

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Easter events for all the family

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OOKING for activities to keep the kids entertained over Easter? Here are a few local events.

Football Activity Days are back for boys and girls aged 7 - 13 years. Outdoor football skills, drills and matches with experienced coaches. Thursday 14th April and Thursday 21st April 10 am — 3 pm at Probus Park. All abilities welcome.

Qualified FA coaches. Price is £15 per child per session with sibling discount.

Coaches: Jason Chapman, Steve Flack and Will Yeomans. Advanced booking required as limited places available email activefuncornwall@gmail.com

PPP Prize Bingo: 1st April at Probus Village Hall. Doors open at 6:15 with ‘eyes down’ at 7 pm. Book of 6 - £10 (cash and card accepted on the door). Eight games of triple chance. Refreshments, raffle and lots of fabulous prizes to be won.

Everyone welcome.

Egg hunts at Trelissick: 9th – 24th April, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m: Make your way along the family-friendly trail and find fun, nature-inspired activities along the way.

The price is £3 per child and includes a trail map, a pencil and a chocolate egg at the end. Normal National Trust admission charges also apply. (www. nationaltrust.org.uk/trelissick) Crafts at Wheal Martyn: 11–21 April, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m: If you and your little ones are feeling creative this Easter, why not visit Wheal Martyn Clay Works for an 40 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 266

arty day out? You could create fantasy eggs, try your hand at Easter bonnet making, or paint bug houses for the spring. There’s a small charge of £1 to £3.50 to cover the cost of materials. No need to book – just drop in. All ages are welcome. (www.wheal-martyn.com) Fun and games at the Eden Project: 9th – 24th April, 9.30 a.m. to 6 pm: Collect your Easter activity pack, loaded with adventures for the whole family to enjoy, and get stuck into games designed to help you explore the great outdoors.

Timed entry slots must be pre-booked – but remember that general admission tickets give you unlimited entry to Eden for a whole year from the selected date. (www.edenproject.com) Camborne Trevithick Day: 30th April, all day: Slightly outside the Easter hols, but great fun nonetheless. Celebrate the life of Camborne’s most famous son, Richard Trevithick, in this free one-day festival. As befits the inventor of the ‘Puffing Devil’, there’ll be plenty of steam engines and a steam parade, as well as local bands and choirs, street food and much, much more. Trevithick Day was cancelled in 2021, the year that would have marked the 250th anniversary of his birth – so expect the participants in this year’s festival to really let off steam! (www.trevithickday.org.uk)

Probus Book Club

By Liz Horder

The book this month was Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell.

It is not a very large book and once I had started it, I did not find it very hard to get into. Each chapter is about a different happening in Cranford, which cause anxieties to the inhabitants of the village. The main characters are middle aged (in the nineteenth century 40 was middle aged) impoverished ladies who

try very hard to keep up a certain social standard. Money is never talked about and a blind eye is turned to various economies that are made.

Probus Ladies Group

Men do not feature very much in the book, the ladies are not comfortable in their company, at least initially.

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As each chapter can stand on its own, it is a very easy book to pick up and put down. Some members of the book club had read the book before and did not wish to read it again. A couple of them disliked the book very much, finding it boring and tedious.

Several years ago it was televised and I enjoyed it very much. Dame Eileen Atkins and Dame Judi Dench played the main characters. It was amusing as is the book. It is amusing in the same way that Jane Austens books are, with the social niceties that are adhered to, and the way the characters interact with each other in small village society.

This is a ’Marmite’ book you will either like it or hate it.

FTER two years without a meeting, the Group met on Wednesday 2nd March to plan the year ahead and once again to enjoy the company of old friends. It was lovely to see over 20 members who were still keen to continue with the Group and much catching up and chat ensued. The meeting was chaired by Susan Fraser who explained that in the interim, due to different circumstances in each case; most of the committee had decided not to continue in their roles within the group. The remaining four committee members would continue in post pro tem.

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This unfortunately left the Group in an unviable position. If volunteers to fill the role of chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer and speaker secretary did not come forward to offer their services, then sadly the group would have to fold. Although the members present were supportive and keen for the group to continue, there were no volunteers.

We agreed that possibly there were past or new members who were not able to attend today, but might still be interested in keeping the group running.

There would be another meeting in April at which it was hoped the situation might be resolved. If however, there were no volunteers to fill the officer roles, the group would have to be wound up.

This, unfortunately, is a final call. If you would like to see Probus Ladies Group continue, then please volunteer to take on one of the vacant positions. We look forward to seeing members again on 6th April at 2:30 pm.

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Give Un Fitz!

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WARY Teg Theatre, in association with the Welcome Back Fund and the Hall for Cornwall, present a new play based on the life of the legendary Helston-born boxer Bob Fitzsimmons.

The play titled Give un Fitz!: The Ballad of Bob Fitzsimmons, is written by awardwinning Cornish playwright (and Probus resident) Alan M. Kent, and will receive its premiere at the Epworth Hall in Helston in April 2022.

Fitzsimmons worked as a blacksmith before turning to professional boxing and was the sport’s first three-division champion. Nick-named ‘Ruby Red’ and ‘The Freckled Wonder’, Fitzsimmons was the lightest heavyweight boxing champion and had a colourful life, having been married four times, and lived in New Zealand, Australia and the United States of America. After retiring from boxing he was hopeful of becoming a film star but this never materialised. He died of pneumonia on 22nd October 1917, aged just 54 and is buried in Chicago.

The play shows in dramatic form the tragedies and triumphs of the boxer’s life. It will star Penzance-based professional actor Adam Trembath who will play the titular boxer, supported by a large community cast coming from Helston, The Lizard and West Cornwall.

It will be directed by Jason Squibb, an experienced Cornish-based director.

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Image: Helston born Bob Fitzsimmons

is, of course, famed for its Flora Day and Furry Dance, as well as the ‘Hal-an-tow’ pageant which all feature in the drama.

Other characters in the play include portraits of Wyatt Earp, heavyweight boxer Gentleman Jim Corbett and Enoch J. Rector (a pioneer of early cinema). Audiences will be assured of lots of action, lots of Cornish humour and dialect, and a brae ol’ bit of fisticuffs!

Alan M. Kent’s previous plays have included such legendary stories as Surfing Tommies and The Tin Violin (both serialised on radio by the BBC) and his stage adaptation of the famous children’s picture book, The Mousehole Cat. A published version of the play will be produced by Francis Boutle Publishers of London.

The play will be performed on 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd and 24th April at 7:30 pm at the Epworth Hall, Helston. Tickets are available on EventBrite.

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ROBUS Art Group, which was set up at the start of the year, meets every Tuesday between 2 and 4 p.m. in the village hall and is open to everyone who’s interested in drawing and painting, regardless of their experience or skill level. Bring along your own materials and draw or paint whatever you like. Some people set up a small still life on the table in front of them, others work from photographs or sketches, and some people use it as an opportunity to

experiment with materials or techniques that they haven’t tried before. There’s plenty of space and the room is bright and airy, perfect for painting.

There’s absolutely no commitment, you can come along every week or just pop in from time to time. There’s a small charge of £3 per session to cover the cost of hiring the hall and, with a break for tea or coffee and biscuits halfway through, it’s a good chance to chat to fellow leisure artists and perhaps pick up some new ideas and techniques .

For more information, contact Carol Bailey on 01726 337941.

Image: Jon Hibberd

Probus Historical Cornwall Society Schooldays - the happiest days of our lives?

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OT according to Robin Phillips, the Speaker at our March meeting, whose talk made quite an impact on our members. Robin was a boarder at Probus College from 1954 to 1960 (when it closed) and painted a vivid picture of the privations of his life as a pupil.

Robin commenced his talk by outlining the history of the College, from its commencement in a house in 1852, through the opening in 1860 of the

College buildings, built on the site of the Probus Poor House. The College was designed by the architect, Street, who also restored Probus Church in 1851. The water for the College came from three wells, until mains water arrived in 1953.

There was one day of excitement during Robin's stay at Probus College, when the building was surrounded by police and one of the teachers was arrested. He had been teaching there for three weeks but, it turned out, was not a teacher at all but an escaped prisoner from Dartmoor Prison! The College Army Cadets' hut contained 6 army rifles and a machine gun (unthinkable today) so it was a good job that the convict didn't discover those.

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EVENTS DIARY 2021 Secretaries: To publicise your meetings or events, let us know well in advance and we will include details here. Contact details for all groups/clubs/societies can be found on page 6.

Key: PVH = Probus Village Hall Acoustic Night Upstairs (at the Comrades Club) Last Monday of the month, starting at 7:30 pm Art class: Probus Village Hall on Tuesday afternoons 2-4 pm to paint or draw.

Bring your own materials. See article on page 45 Badminton Club: Currently meet 1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays each month at PVH 8 pm Comrades Club: See notice on page 10 Easter Activities: See page 40 Football Activity Days for boys and girls aged 7 - 13 years. Thursday 14th April and Thursday 21st April. See page 40 Hawkins Arms: Quiz night 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Starts at 8 pm Ladock Parish Wildlife Group: Wednesday 13th April 2022 at 7:30 pm presentation via Zoom on Dragonflies

and Damselflies in Cornwall by David Cooper, the County Dragonfly Recorder for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Everyone welcome. Email ilovecornwall8@yahoo.com for the Zoom link Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners: Club nights are 1st Tuesday of each month and training nights are on the 3rd Tuesday each month. Next training nights are 19th April and 17th May at 7 pm.

Over 60s Luncheon Club: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm: 13th and 27th April then 11th, 25th May Probus Club of Probus: 21st April at 10 am in PVH. Nick Hibbett on Modelling during lockdown. 9th May - Lunch at The Falmouth Hotel Speaker from Gweek Seal Sanctuary Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Monday 11th April at 7:30 pm, short AGM followed by an illustrated talk on The History of Charlestown by historian and former Harbour Master, Lyndon D Allen Probus Knit and Natter Group: Wednesdays, 10 am to 12 noon, at Probus Comrades Club Probus Ladies Group: Vital meeting to decide the future of this group on 6th April at 2:30 pm Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH Probus Walking Group: Every Wednesday 9 am or 9:30 am start. New members very welcome, but contact Tim Joyce or Terry Hodge first. Every Friday for shorter walks. 10 am. New members also always welcome. Contact Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow Roseland U3A - See events list on page 4 April 2022 | 47

Local sport

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ROBUS FC had another memorable win on 26th February in the Trelawney League beating Troon Reserves 8-0 at home. Jamie Bilkey and Ben Daniell both getting a brace added to with goals from Joe Emmett, Ethan Gatley, Luke Gay and Jack Truscott.

A quick reality check followed on 5th March when they were beaten 0-2 by league rivals Dropship. Undeterred, they bounced straight back on 12th March, with a 0-10 hammering of division two stragglers Stithians Reserves. Sub Ben Daniell scored four times, Ethan Gatley got a brace and singles came from Chris Davey, Ben Emmett, Oscar ThomasDonald and Jack Truscott.

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Probus YFC U11s

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HE image below is the jubilant Probus Youth FC U11s after their recent victory in the mid-season finals day at Bodmin.

On 19th March, in the last league game of the season, Probus beat 4th place Carharrack 0-6 away and were rightly crowned division three champions.

Goals came from Jamie Bilkey, Ethan Gatley, Jack Trustcott, James Holmes, Ben Daniell and Josh Daniell.

Congratulations to all players from this young side as well as Manager Graham Smith who was supported by Chris Davey and Quinny McGowan. They have all done the village proud.

The next fixture, on 2nd April, will see Probus return to Carharrack in the Russell Hall Cup. Next season Probus will play in Whirlwind Sports Trelawney League Division Two. More info on https://fulltime.thefa.com

Image (right): Probus FC 2021/22 in away kit.

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ROBUS Under 12s are currently mid table in the U12s Championship in the East Cornwall Youth League.

They are also through to the semifinal of the league cup following a nail-biting penalty shootout in the quarterfinals.

Here they are with their new kit this season sponsored by Player Ready Virtual Reality Centre in Truro

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Probus Bowling Club

Grampound Road Cricket Club

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HE bowling club will re-open on Saturday 9th of April (weather and green condition permitting).

We are hoping to hold an open day on Saturday the 16th, from 2 - 4 pm, and any new players wishing to try bowling will be welcome. Contact Dave Meggs 07850 945626 for more information.

In the meantime, work on the clubhouse and green has been progressing well.

HE fixtures for the 2022 season have been issued by the Cornwall League, and the first matches will take place on Easter Saturday, 16th April. The 1st XI will be at home to Falmouth for their first match in County Division One; the 2nd XI will be away to Tintagel and the 3rd XI home to Bude 2nd XI. The first match for the 4th XI will be on 30th April, away to Lanhydrock 3rds.

Our ladies’ team will also be in action, but fixtures have not yet been received for this league. They have a bye in the first round of the Vitality National Women’s Club T20 Knockout Cup Competition so their first cup game will be at home against either Ipplepen or Sandford on Monday 2nd May. In addition to the Bond Timber Cornwall Cricket League matches, the club has also entered various cup competitions:

Prior to the leagues starting we have a few friendlies arranged to give us some practice.

14th April (Thursday) Men’s friendly vs Truro 5:30 pm (Home) 19th (Tuesday) Men’s friendly vs Imerys 6 pm (Away) 25th (Monday) Friendly vs Chacewater 2 pm (Away) 28th (Thursday) Men’s Triples League vs Veryan 6:15 pm (Home) 30th (Saturday) Den Talling Trophy (club competition) 2 pm 50 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 266

1st XI: National Village Competition and Clive Insurance Hawkey Cup

Knockout Rosevear

3rd/4th XI: Rosevear Cup 2nd/3rd XI: St Newlyn East Evening League and Cup Ladies XI: Vitality National Women’s Club T20 Knockout Cup Competition.

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