Probus News Magazine - February 2022

Probus News Magazine February 2022 Issue No. 264

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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

From little acorns Page 10

Page 9

Panto is back

Management Team

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

Letters to the Editor

Margaret Handcock

What’s on

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Front Cover: Joanna and Daniel being married by Rev. Foot on 4th September last year. Credit: Ellie from Liberty Pearl Photography Submission deadlines

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Community News and Notices Mobile library

Vacancy Probus Parish Council P/T Parish Clerk/Responsible Finance Officer 18 hours per week, WFH.

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HE mobile library will stop at Probus Village Hall car park between 11:10 am and 12 noon on Friday 25th February 2022.

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

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Salary in accordance with NALC & SLCC recommended rates. SCP 25 to 28 (£29,577 - £32,234, pro rata for part time working).

We are looking for a good communicator, administrator and manager to support the work of the Parish Council.

For further information & application pack, go to probusparishcouncil.gov.uk or contact: Parish Clerk 07749 686021 clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Closing date for applications: 3rd February 2022. Interviews 9th February.

Hidden in plain sight

By Tom Hickman

It is amazing that this delicate little carving has survived the elements for so long, but I wonder for how much longer in its hollow and very fragile state.

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AVING spent a pleasant hour removing ivy from the south side of the church, I ventured around to the east side and was fascinated to discover, central under the restored altar window, a small rare stone Arma Christi carving. This carving depicts the cross and the various instruments associated with the crucifixion of Christ.

On the right of the cross, clearly visible is the ladder, a hammer and two nails.

Most Arma Christi show three or more nails but with two, Christ would have been nailed top and bottom to a stauros, or simple stake rather than a cross. Below the hammer is what looks like the vessel that Pilot used to wash his hands.

In the upper left corner is the crown of thorns and below a pair of pliers and the head of the lance. There are traces of more carving in the lower left corner, but with the passing of centuries, they have become very indistinct.

Roseland U3A

Book Club at Roseland Parc at 2pm on 3rd Wednesday of each month.

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Local History at Tregony Church Hall at 10am on 2nd Tues of each month.

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

We plan to hold an open social meeting in Probus Village Hall in March and will provide refreshments and take ideas of interest groups that would be popular.

Date to be advised later.

Meanwhile our existing groups are as follows:

Dates and venues are being finalised for the following: • French conversation • Monthly pub lunch • Classic film shows • Genealogy • Margaret's Meanders - a leisurely walking group followed by a light lunch Leaders are required for a Tai Chi and an art class. Please look out for more information on village notice boards.

Carole Bowling, 07794 135193 February 2022 | 5

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

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Friends of Probus Surgery

Anthea Johnson

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Grampound Road Cricket Club

The Club House

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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 (Little Acorns) Sticker Memory Cafe The Roseland Academy U3A Roseland & District Village Hall Letting Secretary Walking Group - Wednesdays - Fridays Young Farmers Other village

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

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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 Richard Elliott 07980 449305 info@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 TBC

07749 626021 www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk

Angela Praed 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk Naomi Buckland 01726 882647 Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com Sarah Brown 01726 882647 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 Rev Joachim

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CANNOT imagine there are many people who like February all that much. It is often the coldest month of the year and the point where we’ll all get truly fed up with winter. We all find ourselves in need of a bit of refreshment at this time of year.

For the romantic this comes in the form of Valentine’s Day on 14th February.

Valentine’s Day is, of course, a day for wooing a loved one, sending anonymous cards signed simply ‘Your Valentine’. But have you ever wondered where the day came from?

The history of St Valentine stretches back some 1800 years. The story is one which I think we need to take with a pinch of salt. Saint Valentine was a bishop in central Italy at a time when Christianity was illegal. Valentine is said to have taken to marrying large numbers of couples.

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When a man married, he became exempt from military service. The local authorities soon found that they were running out of men to join the army as they had all got married! Valentine was duly sent to prison for undermining Roman authority by conducting Christian marriages.

Whilst in prison, Valentine is said to have healed the blind daughter of one of the jailers. He left her a note on the day of his execution signed ‘Your Valentine’.

Because of Valentine’s dedication to helping lovers to marry, he became the patron saint of ‘Courtly Love’ and many traditions have grown up around the feast day.

If you are thinking about getting married, do get in touch, we offer a lovely large space in the local community and preparation time dedicated to helping you prepare for married life together.

Marriage in church is a truly joyful experience, but one that carries all the dignity and ceremony that makes the wedding day particularly memorable and special.

Rev’d Joachim Foot Team Rector Probus, Ladock, Grampound with Creed and St Erme 01726 882218 / 07930 095687 Image: Joanna Heather and Daniel Sherriff with Rev. Foot on 4th September.

Church services Sunday 6th

9:30 am Connect Service 11 am Holy Communion Sunday 13th 9:30 am Alternative HC Sunday 20th 9:30 am Connect Service Sunday 27th 9:30 am Holy Communion

Other regular events Little Lights: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Thursdays 3rd and 17th February Tower Tots: 1:30-3:30 Thursday 10th February

At this time, it’s unclear what events will happen in Probus but the Probus News Magazine will promote all activities that we are informed about - it’s only 17 weeks away!

Parish Councillor Rachel Tofts and other individuals have had initial discussions about forming a committee and are appealing to others as well as village groups, societies and organisations to get in touch to see what can be done collectively.

If you’ve got plans to celebrate this historic event, then please get in touch with Rachel on 07432 566055.

Coffee mornings: Tuesday 10:30 am - 12 noon. Friday 9 am - 11 am. Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon

Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee II

Youth Club: (Years Sunday evenings

By Rachel Tofts

7-13)

Alternate

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 I

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N Sunday 6th February Her Majesty The Queen will become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of this nation and the Commonwealth.

In celebration, a four day UK bank holiday weekend is set for Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June.

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n 2022, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, will become Britain’s first monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee after 70 years of service and we want Probus to celebrate in style.

In 2012, the children of Probus Parish aged 16 and under, were presented with a commemorative token which was funded by Probus Parish Council.

We are seeking views on what the parishioners would prefer, if the council were able to fund it.

Should a similar token for this year’s jubilee be presented to the children or should the money be used to pay for something that the whole community could benefit from?

Please let us know your opinion. Email probusplatinumjubilee@gmail.com or complete the poll on the Probus Platinum Jubilee Facebook page by Sunday 6th February 2022. https://www.facebook.com/ groups/465303621758311/

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From little acorns

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N December 20th, an oak tree sapling was planted on the land on Fore Street opposite Treviglas Lane as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee events in 2022.

This was no ordinary oak tree – it was grown from acorns that came from the Darley Oak which is Cornwall's oldest oak tree at over 700 years, situated near Liskeard. There were only 20 saplings available from this landmark tree for councils across Cornwall to apply for, and Probus was one of the lucky ones thanks to Parish Councillor Liza Deards and Parish Council clerk, Amanda Kendall.

This tree replaces the one planted for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012, which unfortunately died. Probus Parish Council are grateful to Roger Gluyas for looking after the sapling prior to planting, and for Cornwall Deputy Lieutenant Daphne Skinnard for agreeing to join us and perform the tree planting ceremony.

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Probus Ladies Group

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Probus Ladies Group

ROBUS Ladies Group will hold its first group meeting in two years on Wednesday 2nd March at 2:30 pm in Probus Village Hall.

This will be our first meeting since the first lockdown! It certainly has been a long time, and we look forward to the opportunity of meeting together once again. It will be springtime, a time of new beginnings, a good time to take a fresh look at Probus Ladies Group.

A warm welcome is extended to all of our members, also to any new ladies who would like to join us.

Pat (secretary) patgluyas68@btinternet.com or 01726 882078.

NYE fireworks

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N old tradition was revived in Probus on New Years Eve as over 50 people gathered in the square to celebrate the start of 2022 and watch the firework display laid on by Peter Chomiak, landlord of the Hawkins Arms. The fireworks started at midnight and lasted for a good 15 minutes.

Thanks to generous donations, Peter was able to lay on a magnificent display which was enjoyed by many.

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

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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 you may contact the Parish Council Clerk email clerk@probusparishcouncil 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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Treatment of corns, callus and other skin conditions.

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Citizens Advice Cornwall

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ITIZENS Advice has been helping people find solutions to their problems for 83 years and the service has continued to evolve over time ever since, as people’s needs have changed.

Originally established as a network of local organisations to help people through the maze of wartime regulations, the emphasis shifted to the introduction of the welfare state in the 40s and 50s.

Today, Citizens Advice Cornwall provides a vital lifeline to many people with problems such as benefits, debt, employment, housing, relationship breakdowns, discrimination and consumer issues. The coronavirus outbreak has added another new challenge for many people and in the last year, we helped 9,000 people from across the county.

Our advice is free, independent and confidential, and we’re non-political and non-religious. Our service is open to everyone, regardless of race, class, income or background.

As a local charity we’re embedded in the local community and rely on volunteers across the county as the backbone of our service.

Volunteers come from all sectors of society and can help out by becoming frontline advisers, joining our fundraising team, working as admin assistants, becoming a trustee or working for our research and campaigns section.

No previous experience is necessary for our volunteer roles because full and thorough training is provided.

Volunteer adviser, Chloe, said: ‘What I 16 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 264

enjoy most is the rewarding feeling that comes from helping someone find a way forward and knowing we’ve helped make a difference, no matter how big or small.’

Another volunteer, Maureen, a retired TV studio technician, said: ‘For some people, Citizens Advice is the last port of call, so volunteers are needed and as well as knowing you’ve helped someone in some way, you’ll also make great new friends.’

As well as the main advice service, Citizens Advice also runs projects in Cornwall to help tackle some of the root causes of problems. These include advice programmes aimed specifically at people with mental health issues, victims of crime and domestic abuse and those at risk of homelessness and victims of loan sharks. We also run a specialist advice service for people with a cancer diagnosis with the Macmillan cancer charity.

Citizens Advice has also launched successful education schemes to improve people’s financial health and awareness and improve their prospects in life. These include courses to help young, unemployed people understand budgeting and saving, helping vulnerable people with their energy costs and helping new tenants understand their rights and responsibilities when renting a home for the first time.

If you’d like to help others in your community as a volunteer, we’d love to hear from you. You can find further information on the available roles and training via citizensadvicvecornwall.org. uk or volunteer@citizensadvicecornwall. org.uk If you need help or advice yourself, please contact our team by texting the word ADVICE to 78866 and we’ll call you back within 48 hours (excluding weekends) or you can call us on 0800 144 8848 Monday to Friday 10 am-4 pm.

Carols on the cobbles

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HANKS and well done to all that organised the ‘Carols on the Cobbles’ event on 23rd December, and also Philip Martin Estate Agents

who sponsored the mince pies and mulled wine.

With kind weather and a good turnout, the sound of lovely singing voices echoed around the square. A pleasant atmosphere of serenity and bonhomie just before the festivities.

Jonathan Keam who was heavily involved in setting up the Christmas Tree as well as this event was taken ill soon after and has been very poorly since. We wish him a speedy recovery.

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Weed control

By Steve Dalton, on behalf of Probus Parish Council

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T our monthly parish council meetings, we discuss issues that affect Probus residents. Usually the decisions we make are straightforward, other times they are complicated by having to balance different priorities, for example when we have to balance the needs of younger residents against older ones. However, we usually come to an agreement on the best way forward.

One issue, however, has continued to divide us, and that is in the matter of weed control.

From spring until late autumn, weeds grow on the pavements, roadsides and other places in our village, which leads to complaints from some residents. For many years now, this issue has been addressed by spraying with Roundup, a glyphosate-based herbicide. However, research into the long-term impacts of this chemical has led to its use being banned in many countries, and in towns and cities in the UK. In fact, Cornwall Council has now stopped using Roundup except where there is a statutory obligation to deal with some invasive weeds such as Japanese knotweed.

Last year, we employed a part-time weed-controller/gardener to manually remove weeds in our village, but, mainly due to personal factors, this was discontinued after a few months. We now have to decide what to do about weeds in 2022.

Some councillors wish spraying with glyphosate cost-effective weed-free others are against this the adverse impact on

to continue to achieve a environment, because of wildlife, and

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the potential impact on children and domestic pets. As a parish council, we have no obligation to clear weeds from roads and pavements since this is a Cornwall County Council matter.

Cormac incorporate clearing weeds from roads with their road-sweepers, but have stopped using glyphosate due to the health risks.

To help the parish council make the right decision, we want to hear from you.

What do you think? Are there any specific areas where weeds are a particular problem? Should we continue to spray with the herbicide?

Litter is becoming less of a problem now because there is a group of volunteer litter-pickers who meet monthly to walk around the village and remove it. Perhaps a similar scheme involving volunteers could be instigated to remove weeds to avoid the use of pesticides? Would you be interested in that?

This topic will be on the agenda for the council meeting on Wednesday 16th February.

Please let us know your thoughts on the matter by emailing editorprobusnews@ gmail.com, or by dropping off a letter addressed to Probus News at Trudgian Farm Shop. All correspondence will be passed directly to the parish council.

New art class

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WALM welcome awaits artists of any ability who would like to meet at Probus Village Hall on Tuesday afternoons 2-4 pm to paint or draw.

Bring your own materials. £3 per session to cover the cost of the hall.

Tea, coffee and biscuits 50p.

If you are interested please phone me on 01726 337941 any time.

Carol Bailey

Probus Parish Players

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ROBUS Parish Players are proud to present our 30th anniversary production Alice in Wonderland which opens on Thursday 23rd February and runs to Saturday 26th February (matinee and evening show).

Tickets are available online from Cornish Riviera Box Office www.crbo.co.uk or for collection from our pop up ticket office at Probus Village Hall every Sunday afternoon 2 pm - 5 pm.

Volunteers needed

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OLUNTEERS are needed for the erection and dismantling of the raised seating in the village hall to get it all ready for the panto. It’s a significant effort (although good fun!) to turn the village hall into a 170 seater auditorium, so loads of helpers are needed.

For the put up: Thursday 17th February,

COMMUNITY FOOD LARDER PROBUS PARISH CHURCH Opening Times: Monday 4-5

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

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 Isolating or can’t get out?

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

(day time and evening), Friday 18th February (day time and evening).

For the pull down: February (day time).

Sunday 27th

If you can help, even for a few hours, please contact John Denyer 07824 555519 to get your name on the list.

Bacon sandwiches and pasty provided!

Over 16s only.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, I’ve noticed during my wanderings around Probus village, how many new homes are springing up, and how open season on planning has elevated the smallest of plots to potential building land.

Gardens are disappearing and getting smaller, while many new homes have little more than a back yard big enough for a rotary washing line.

We were copied into the following email to Cormac regarding the proposed changes to Probus Square:

Small sheds have also been at risk of demolition, but I was delighted by many of the examples that remain. I wondered if it wasn’t time to award the accolade of ‘Shed of the year’ to one, while highlighting other fine examples?

Tom Hickman

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Editor: Good idea Tom. Watch this space

Dear Cormac

Dear Editor,

As a recent, and reluctant, mobility scooter user, I can only welcome the plans to level out the badly sloping pavement near to the shops. This, together with provision of bollards and clearly marked pedestrian ramps, will provide a clear definition between vehicle parking spaces and pavement area, and make a previously ‘no go’ area more accessible.

Thank you so much to Sheila (Bing) for sending the Probus News, what an interesting read. The village certainly seems to be thriving with many activities and input from the community.

However, I feel the plans do not go far enough. I am also a regular church attender and the lack of a similar, clearly marked dropped pavement edge fronting the ‘Cobbles’ ought to be addressed as part of the same plans.

The appalling state of the severely grooved footpath down to the church; for which you, through Cornwall Council are responsible, also urgently needs attention.

Yours sincerely Neil A Staten, Probus.

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We would be very much involved had we stayed. We can only have a little input here as the language is rather a barrier, particularly for me, although I do get by, as they say, Glyn is much better.

We were interested to read about the initiative for a community garden as that is something Glyn does here. Along with our fairly large garden, Glyn organises a patch of land near us where vegetables and flowers are grown. It was started by a neighbour who has now moved so Glyn took it over. It also was started to mainly encourage the local children to be involved. Good luck to everyone organising the new garden project.

Julia and Glyn Stanley, Faverges, France.

Last year at the allotments

By Steve Dalton

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AST year started off the same as 2022 looks like doing, with a very mild and moderately wet winter. This was followed by a cold, dry spring and then a summer that was generally fine with long periods without rain. There was much pessimism at the allotments in spring about how plants would react to the unusual weather, but in the end most people had a decent harvest of fruit, vegetables and flowers and there was very little potato blight for once during June and July.

The new section of the allotments on what was ‘Charlie's Field’ has had a mixed year. Some allotment holders there have made excellent progress whilst others have yet to take full advantage of their plot. Hopefully this year will be better for them.

One issue that has not helped those on the new section has been the difficulty in transporting water. The borehole at the main allotments has been reliable but it is quite a distance away from the new site. We were delighted when we were successful in being granted National Lottery funds to install a new borehole and pump there, and the borehole was drilled in May by local company Aquasource. Unfortunately, there were many problems with the delivery of the pump from the supplier in Holland, and it eventually arrived in September.

Aquasource staff spent many days trying to get the pump working before realising that a manufacturing fault on the pump mechanism was causing the problems. New parts were finally delivered in December, and the pump is now working well. Our fingers are crossed, hoping it continues to carry on doing so this year.

Sadly, two of our community died last year. Nigel Thomas and Des Best were keen gardeners, and we will miss seeing them this year.

At this time of the new year, allotment holders will be looking through seed catalogues and websites and planning for the new season, ordering seeds for their favourites and maybe trying something new. Maybe they will think like David Hobson, who once said ‘I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow.’

Probus Historic Cornwall Society

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N Monday 13th December, Probus Historic Cornwall Society held its first meeting for almost two years when 23 members enjoyed the Society's Christmas social in Probus Village Hall.

The winners of Alan Blake's Fun Cornish Quiz shared the prize of chocolate sprouts (!) and we all enjoyed the mulled wine and warm mince pies prepared by Pat Gluyas. Best of all though, was getting together with friends and acquaintances for an enjoyable and relaxing evening.

We decided not to meet in January but, on Monday 14th February, we will be returning to the village hall at 7:30 pm for a presentation by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls on A Decade of Chough Watching. Rowena is an author, photographer and nature and wildlife enthusiast and is a volunteer choughwatcher for the National Trust and the RSPB. February 2022 | 23

Probus Book Club

By Liz Horder The book we chose to read in November was Brick Lane by Monica Ali. The story is about Nazneen, a teenage girl from Bangladesh having an arranged marriage with Chanu, a disappointed older man.

sewing machine, which he bought with money that he borrowed from the local money lender. Through a neighbour she manages to get a sewing job working from home. The work is delivered to her and picked up by a young radical named Karim. After a while, Nazneen and Karim embark on a love affair, to the background of conflict and tension that was happening in the 1960s.

This affair releases her from her submissive state and she realizes that she can take more control of her fate.

When Chanu buys the tickets for them all to go back to Bangladesh, at the last minute she refuses to go with him and stays with their daughters in London.

She realizes that Chanu will never change, he is always full of ideas but never achieves anything.

This book is about a lot of very basic things that happen every day in the life of Nazneen, Chanu and their daughters.

Although at times the book can seem a bit depressing, Monica Ali is such a good writer that she carries you along with her and there is some humour too in her writing.

Thanks Amanda

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HANKS and congratulations to Amanda Kendall, who retired from being clerk to Probus Parish Council after 19 years of service.

She is brought from her native village to a home in a cramped highrise flat in London’s East End. She finds herself befriended by a few of her Bangladeshi neighbours. Over the years they have two daughters. Chanu is forever talking about going home to Bangladesh, much to the concern of their daughters. She is grateful to her husband, as he doesn’t mistreat her, and she tries to make the best of her life, within its limited confines.

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Image: Amanda (left) being presented with a piece of artwork by Cllr Liza Deards.

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Probus defibrillators

By Nik Budden, Volunteer First Responder, Probus

They are located in green boxes. One outside the Probus School Filling Station on Fore Street and the other outside Probus Surgery on Tregony Road.

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FTER maintaining the two defibrillators for 5 years with no usage, the defibrillators have now been used 3 times in 3 weeks. It would not be appropriate to give details of patients or outcomes, but I wonder if this is an impact of Covid, both on people’s health, and the way they use the health service?

I suspect people are at home waiting on delayed treatment, and maybe waiting longer before calling an ambulance and then waiting longer for one to arrive? The local defibs are now the first medical intervention during a cardiac arrest.

It might be worth reminding the village of the history, location and best way to access the defibs?

They were purchased by the Probus Ladies Club after fundraising, and the ongoing costs are covered by the parish council.

To access them, first dial 999 to report the cardiac arrest. Continuous CPR is more important than a defibrillator so at least one person should stay with the patient and continue compressions without stopping, someone else can go and get the defib.

The ambulance service can give you the code to open the green box, then take the orange defib inside to the patient and follow the instructions. The machine is fully automatic and gives instructions as you go - anyone can use it without training. It only delivers a shock if the heart needs resetting - you can’t harm the patient accidentally.

It’s worth familiarising yourself with the locations of the two defibrillators in the village. You never know when you may need to find them urgently.

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New Year disappointments By the Editor

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ATHER than a host of new year’s resolutions, I generally try to change just one thing each January.

Over the years, there have been a few successes, but if I’m honest, there were many more failures.

The way I’ve found to avoid disappointment is not to commit publically to any resolution at all.

Whatever I decide to do, I just quietly get on with it and see where I get.

Along these lines, at this time of year, we often see lists of ‘life improvements’ that we are encouraged to make. Call me a grumpy old man if you want, but I do sometimes find such lists a bit irritating. Smug, metropolitan ‘lifestyle journalists’ who weekend in the Cotswolds, and holiday in Rock, showing off their supposedly perfect lives, while

encouraging us to be just like them. Ok, I clearly am a grumpy old man.

That said, one such list in The Guardian caught my eye. The strapline was ‘100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying’. I was encouraged about the thought of finding a way to achieve something in 2022 without making any effort at all. If this were to work, it could be the perfect resolution for me!

It turns out, the article was pretty good - here are 10 from the list that I selected: 8. Send a voice note instead of a text; they sound like personal mini podcasts.

17. Don’t be weird about how to stack the dishwasher.

30. Be polite to rude strangers – it’s oddly thrilling.

34. Go for a walk without your phone.

42. Don’t have Twitter on your phone.

45. Text to say thank you.

55. Learn the names of 10 trees.

67. Sing!

75. Keep your keys in the same place.

81. Learn a TikTok dance (but don’t post it on TikTok).

I’m certainly not committing to do any of these myself, although I suspect that several are probably achieveable.

That said, if you see me in the Hawkins or the Comrades Club showing off a dodgy Tik Tok dance routine late one Saturday night, then you’ll know where it came from.

For the full list go to: https://www.theguardian.com/ lifeandstyle/2022/jan/01/marginalgains-100-ways-to-improve-your-lifewithout-really-trying?

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Car park thefts

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HERE have been at least two recent instances of catalytic converter thefts from the council owned car park by the village hall. The first was early December and the second between Christmas and New Year.

For those that are not aware, catalytic converters are part of vehicle exhaust systems, converting toxic gases and removing the most polluting particules before the exhaust gases reach the air.

The soaring value of the precious metals within a catalytic converter means that a stolen one can be worth £400* in the illegal scrap industry. This type of theft is easy to do (only a minute or two at most), it can be done without making a lot of noise and is therefore a very profitable and low risk crime.

Some vehicles are extremely vulnerable, particularly older Hondas and Toyotas and taller 4x4s. There are reports online of diesel particulate filters (DPF) also being stolen for their scrap value too. A replacement exhaust system, including catalytic converter and/or DPF, can cost £1000 or more, and that'll certainly put a dent in your wallet or no claims bonus.

Probus Club of Probus

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N Thursday 16th of December a Christmas lunch at The Falmouth Hotel was enjoyed by over 40 of our members and their partners.

Our A.G.M. was held in PVH on the 20th January with Richard Ludlow handing the chair over to Ray Schofield. The rest of the committee remained as before.

17th February - Lunch at The Falmouth Hotel 12 noon for 12:30 pm with speaker Nigel Strick on Cornwall Trading Standards 17th March at PVH 10 am for 10:30 am Ashley Jones on Fraud Protection 21st April at PVH Nick Hibbett on Modelling during lockdown 19th May - Lunch -The Falmouth Hotel Speaker from Gweek Seal Sanctuary

There are a few things to consider to help make this kind of theft more difficult for the perpetrators. Parking in a locked and secure garage is the obvious one, parking in well-lit areas, as well as areas where there is CCTV. Also, be wary of people working under cars, especially after dark and report anything suspicious to the police. * Source: www.which.co.uk/ news/2021/06/catalytic-convertertheft-is-up-by-more-than-100-newwhich-research-reveals/ Image: A diesel particulate filter under a VW van courtesey of Collins Motors.

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Margaret Handock

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T is with great sadness that we report the passing of Margaret Handcock who died on 5th November 2021 at The Wellington Hospital, London aged 77 years old. Margaret was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many.

Margaret was born on 23rd May 1944 in Croydon, South London. She went to Bishop Lanfranc school in Croydon.

After leaving school, she worked for Aeronautical and General Instruments (AGI), Croydon and was trained in soldering electronic components.

Margaret met Dave at a party in Croydon and they were married on 15th July 1967 at Christ Church, Croydon. They moved into a flat nearby and in 1971 Margaret had a son, Gary.

Margaret and Dave moved to Probus in 1991. Initially Margaret worked at the Bookdale hotel on Tregolls Road, Truro, before joining the Lamplighters Restaurant in the village. Margaret got quickly involved in the local community, joining the Bowling Club, WI, helping at the Luncheon Club, as well as at the church coffee mornings. Margaret was a very social person, becoming a member of the Comrades Club, and was often seen enjoying herself at events there normally in the middle of a large group of friends. Margaret enjoyed holidaying in Turkey with many friends from the village and in Canada with relatives.

Margaret and Dave moved to Luton where Dave ran a general store. Clair was born there in 1973. After 9 years in Luton, they moved back to Croydon where Dave started a decorating business and Margaret returned to work at AGI. Margaret's unexpected passing was a big shock to the community, and large group of family and friends attended her funeral on 26th November to pay their respects. She was a kind and caring woman, with a lovely smile and a lot of fun to be with. Margaret will be sorely missed by many, not least by Husband Dave, son Gary, daughter Clair, and grandchildren Georgina and Declan.

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Walking Group

Alan’s new novel

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N enthusiastic group of ‘Friday walkers’, and their canine friends, have met and enjoyed numerous shorter local walks throughout December and January.

We have trodden the roads and, sometimes rather muddy, public footpaths around the village and made many new friends. The group has negotiated stiles and bridges to visit Lamelyn and Trelowthas returning to the village by a different route on each occasion. We have also investigated Golden Mill and spotted the first Daffodils of the year!

If you think this may be ‘up your street’ then join us at the village hall carpark at 10am on Friday mornings or contact Teresa or Kaye. (details on page 6) The ‘Wednesday walkers’ are also going strong, with 29 walkers meeting up on 19th January for the longer (6’ish mile) circular walk to Tresillian via Trelowthas and Trehane Mill. If you would enjoy similar longer walks then contact Terry or Tim (details also on page 6).

OCAL author and playwright Dr Alan Kent is publishing his seventh novel in February Saffron-Bun Chapel.

It is set in 1900, at the bright dawn of a new century. Far, far from home, two migrant Cornish brothers are traipsing through the dark woods and high fells of Copper Mountain on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The virgin forest offers this pair of ‘Cousin Jacks’ a profitable stake, and so they found a mining and Methodist community there. But as this new world develops, into the picture moseys disruptive and dangerous magic. What results is an industrial fairy tale, a story about geographical displacement and exilic consciousness: a magical-realist novel about Cornwall but paradoxically, one not set there.

Alan’s 400-page novel, published by Hallsgrove, is available for pre-order now at Waterstones or Amazon.

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PROBUS

Probus Walking Group: Every Wednesday 9 am or 9:30 am start. New members very welcome, but contact Tim Joyce or Terry Hodge first

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 Hawkins Arms: Quiz night first and third Tuesday of each month. Starts at 8 pm Probus Knit and Natter Group: Wednesdays, 10 am to 12 noon, at Probus Comrades Club Probus Club of Probus: Normally every 3rd Thursday PVH at 10 for 10:30 am, but on 17th February, lunch at The Falmouth Hotel 12 noon for 12:30 pm with speaker Nigel Strick on Cornwall Trading Standards Historic Cornwall Society: Monday 14th February in PVH a presentation by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls on A Decade of Chough Watching. Starts at 7:30 pm Over 60s Luncheon Club: 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month. 2nd February, 2nd, 16th and 30th March, 13th and 27th April 44 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 264

Every Friday for shorter walks. 10 am from PVH car park. New members also always welcome. Contact Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow Badminton Club: Currently meet 1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays each month at PVH 8 pm Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners: Tuesday 1st February, club night at 7pm.

Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH Probus Young Farmers Big Breakfast.

Saturday 5th February 9 am to 2 pm at Probus Village Hall.

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OIN Ladock Parish Wildlife Group on Wednesday 9th February 2022 at 7:30 pm for a presentation via Zoom on wildlife recording in Cornwall.

The speaker is Laura Fox, ERCCIS Data and Evidence Officer (Information Services).

This virtual event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

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Local sport Probus FC

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ROBUS FC has had a fantastic first half of the season in the Trelawny League, Division 3. At the time of writing (16th January) they sit top of the table with 37 points, having played 13 games, winning 12 and drawing one.

The next few league fixtures are: 5th February away to Dropship 12th February away to Carharrack 19th February home to Troon reserves 12th March away to Stithians reserves For latest results and fixtures: www.fulltime.thefa.com/table. html?divisionseason=444469912 Images: Action shots from Probus FC 5-3 home win over Lizard Argyle Reserves on Saturday 15th January.

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RANNEL School nets have been booked for 10 weekly sessions from Tuesday 25th January 2022 from 6 pm until 9 pm.

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