Probus News Magazine July 2022
Issue No. 269
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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.
Coffee n’ Chat Page 5
Worried about money? Page 10
Jubilee reports Pages 11, 16, 24, 25 and 26
Management Team EDITOR: John Denyer 07824 555519 editorprobusnews@gmail.com CHAIRMAN: Sheila Bing 01726 883400 sheila.bing@outlook.com
Letters to the Editor
Fishing for bass
Local sport
Page 32-33
Page 36-37
Page 44-46
Plus: Ale Festival, U3A, mobile library, a cow, a camel and lots more. Front Cover: Probus beacon and Jubilee fireworks by Zoe Bendelow.
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ROBUS News Magazine is in need of a few standby deliverers to cover for sickness and holidays.
If you can spare an hour once a month on an ad-hoc basis (normally the last Friday of the month), then please make contact with our Delivery Manager, Tim Joyce, (details on page 3). Also, when the Tower Parc development is completed (or at least when people start moving in), we will need a regular deliverer for that area too. So, if you are interested in supporting your neighbourhood while getting a little exercise once a month, please get in touch. Thank you.
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July activities: Craft group Friday 8th July 10 am at Probus Village Hall (PVH). Classic films The Road to Morocco (1942) Thursday 14th July provisionally at 2 pm at PVH.
Tai Chi Thursday 7th July at 9:45 am at Tregony Village Hall and will continue if there is sufficient interest. Book club Wednesday 20th July at 2pm at Roseland Parc. Local History - A look at John Whitaker, a prolific author and critic and rector of Ruan Lanihorne from 1778 to 1808. Tuesday 12th July 10:15 am at Tregony Church hall.
Coffee n Chat
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RE you missing a chance to get a decent cup of coffee and have a natter? Do you need a chance to get out and meet other people? Then, read on.
French conversation 26th July 2 pm at Tregony Bible Christian Chapel.
Coffee being served on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12 noon in Probus Church, was one casualty of COVID-19.
Margaret’s Meanders Tuesday 19th July to St Just in Roseland Church and gardens, meet at Miss V’s café at 11 am.
Now, thanks to the dedication of a number of volunteers, it has re-opened. and rebranded as ‘Coffee n’ Chat’.
Luncheon club will resume in September. If you would like to be notified of the U3A diary each month, please telephone Carole Bowling 07794 135193 with your email address.
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 15th July, Friday 12th August and Friday 9th September. The schedule can occasionally change at short notice and latest updates are posted on www.facebook.com/ CornwallLibraries.
The service has now been regularly resumed and is not intended to be just for church members. It’s also not intended to be just for ‘old people’, but for anyone. You just need to attend! There will be no charge for the tea and coffee on offer, but donations will be welcomed. Conversations will be free and up to you. No other conditions will be made! If demand is such, who knows, other mornings might be on offer. Image by rawpixel.com
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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 01726 882649 Tony Paddock 07486 295414 David Meggs 01726 883443 Liza Deards 07888 684425 Robert Dodd 01726 883408 robertjdodd@hotmail.com Andy McCartney probus.churchwarden@gmail.com Bryan Trebilcock 01726 882747 Karen Glasson 07980 975527 cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk Dave Light 07966 683852 or Colin Brown 07484 740249 Angie Smith 07825 234855 contactus4real@gmail.com Steve Flack 07956 049727 Please send updates to Nigel Schofield 07974 577876 l.com editorprobusnews@gmai Graham Smith 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 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 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
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Angela Praed 01726 882647 Sophie Baker 01726 882647 Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 Angela Praed 01726 882647 07901 147353 or 07717333713 01872 530675 Terry Neil 01872 530196 07749 368162
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N 23rd June, Probus Historic Cornwall Society (PHCS) members were, once again, invited to join Redruth Old Cornwall Society for the bonfire to mark midsummer. The celebration of midsummer was an ancient pagan festival, held on the 21st June (the longest day of the year). Rather than give up the practice with the coming of Christianity, it continued but is held on St John's Eve. The ancient customs, including the of throwing a bunch of herbs into the fire (some good, some bad), and prayers and verses in Cornish, continue to be enacted. July 2022 | 7
A message from the curate Goodness Gracious Me! The meaning behind the name ‘Probus’. This July I plan to do a bit of historical sleuthing with children from Probus Primary School as we look at the history of our church and our village. There’s an awful lot of history we could look into as the current church was built in the 15th century but there has been a church or priory on the site dating back over 1000 years.
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Windows in the Lady Chapel of Probus Church featuring depictions of Saint Grace and St Probus. Credit Jon Hibberd
The village Probus was named after the church which itself was dedicated to Saint Probus along with Saint Grace. When a church is named after a saint it gives us a story around which we can seek vision and identity but, unfortunately, we know relatively little about St Probus and even less about St Grace. But, perhaps the story on which the church was founded all those years ago was not about what St Probus and St Grace did but what they mean? We get a clue in the ancient motto of the church ‘Gratia et Probus’ which is Latin for ‘Grace and Goodness’. The word Probus after which our village was named simply means ‘goodness’ in Latin, an idea that speaks of God’s goodness to us and the fruit of the Spirit which can be displayed in our lives as we can do good to others. The word ‘Grace’ describes the loving generosity of God to an undeserving people which is at the heart of the story of Jesus and the salvation he brings, but also describes the attitude Jesus encouraged his followers to show to the rest of the world. So, maybe Grace and Probus aren’t historical people so much as ideas that live on and shape our attitudes and actions today. But if that’s so, then to whom do the two skulls (one male and one female) found in the wall next to the altar belong? A mystery perhaps the children of Probus Primary School can help to solve. Rev’d Paul
July church services Sunday 3rd 9:30 am Connect. 11 am Holy Communion Sunday 10th 9:30 am Alternative Holy Communion Sunday 17th 9:30 am Connect
Sunday 24th 9:30 am Holy Communion Sunday 31st Team Service
Other regular events Little Lights: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Thursday 14th and 28th July Tower Tots: 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Thursday 7th and 21st July 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 pm - 3:30 pm in term time
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Over the last three months the surgery has: • Received 22,449 telephone calls • Dispensed 41,216 prescription items • Had 16,425 appointments with patients, of which 9,760 were face to face • Completed 43 home visits During this time: • 5,671 patients were seen on the same day • 695 patients did not attend their booked appointments July 2022 | 9
Money worries?
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RE you struggling with the cost of living? If you find you’re struggling to make ends meet, there is financial support and advice available.
Cornwall Council has worked with the Independent Food Aid Network, Transformation Cornwall, the Trussell Trust and other partners to provide information for anyone who is worried about money. We can help you find the support you could be entitled to if you: • suddenly have no money - due to job loss, relationship breakdown or another unexpected change in your circumstances • you’re waiting on a payment or benefit decision • your money just isn’t stretching far enough and you’re on a low income, or you’re unsure if you might qualify for help • you have a debt and you have, or might, go into arrears 10 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 269
Please don’t put off contacting someone if you have money worries, there are many organisations providing help and advice.
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Street Parties
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VER the Platinum Jubilee weekend street parties were held in several locations around the village. Here are photos from the parties
held in Ashleigh Way and College Close. Below is a picture of some of the ‘Jubilee Rocks’ that were hidden around the village over the holiday weekend, with a prize going to those that found and returned the most.
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Jubilee Exhibition
“If I was king, I would make everyone pick up rubbish.”
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“I would like to be king because I would like to have guards. I would help people.”
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VER the jubilee weekend a special exhibition brought together magazines from the coronation in 1953 and previous jubilees and drawings and collages created by the pupils of Probus Primary School. The village hall was a riot of red, white and blue bunting but it was the children’s artwork that really stole the show. Each class had decorated silhouettes of the queen’s head with royal motifs ranging from castles and corgis to princesses and pageantry, all adorned with a ‘speech bubble’ saying what the children would do if they were king or queen (some of which are quoted below).
There were also collaged kites from each year group, with photos, magazine cuttings and drawings, as well as Union flags galore. Sadly, we don’t have enough space to feature everything here, but here’s a taste of what was on show. Thanks to everyone who loaned items and gave up their time to mount the exhibition – and especially to the staff and pupils of Probus Primary School. “If I was queen, I would make sure that everyone has the same amount of happiness.” “If I was king or queen, I would make sure that everyone had a home and food.” 16 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 269
“If I was king, I would like to make peace worldwide because I don’t want anyone to be hurt.” “If I was queen, I would want to take care of the whole planet.” “If I was king, I would make the world a better place by making people friends.” “If I was queen, I would make sure everyone has a family.”
Ale Festival By Beth Pritchard, Probus Comrades Club Secretary
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IRST and foremost, Probus Comrades Club Committee would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came to support us for our 2022 Ale Festival. We have heard many good things about the weekend, which was held over Platinum Jubilee Weekend and incorporated our celebrations for the Queen’s Jubilee as well. This was our first Ale Festival in two years due to the pandemic and, while that in itself held its challenges, the weekend was a huge success. Between Wednesday’s ‘sponsors evening’ to Sunday’s ‘dregs day’, our patrons drank a whopping 1,239 pints of ale and cider! Our ales came from a different vendor this year, and included ales that we have never held before, and which went down well with a lot of our ale drinkers. We had a different range of cider than normal too and the new ‘flattlers’ were especially popular.
Our entertainment throughout the weekend consisted of amazing bands and singers such as Beautiful SouthWest, Dusk at Dawn, Jenny Bishop, and The Roosters. The fantastic Daniel Costin joined us on Sunday for our ‘dregs day’, where a hog roast and cocktails were available to mark the end of a successful weekend.
The charity we chose to support throughout the festival, and will continue to support, is close to a lot of the committee’s hearts. Man Down Cornwall, a charity that provides support for men’s mental health, was gracious enough to attend and hold a talk with the sponsors on the Wednesday evening. We are incredibly excited to announce that we have already confirmed the date for next year’s festival, which will be held from 26–29th May 2023, and we are also in the process of re-booking the bands and entertainment which our patrons loved so much. From us on the committee, to our bar staff, we are all incredibly grateful for the support shown for our club and will continue to do our best to provide amazing events, entertainment, and drinks to our loyal members!
Above: Jeremy Pyatt and Peter Edwards point to the new sign commemorating Bernie Shepherd, a long time club and committee member who sadly passed away in May. July 2022 | 17
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Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners Club
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T our May Club Night at Probus Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd, our chairman Richard, told us what a huge success he exhibition had been at Lobbs Farm, Heligan. As well as the existing members, many of our new members had a table and everyone sold something. There was interest from the general public about the club, with some wanting to come along to a club night.
events for for the whole village. Overall, they did a superb job and the profits made have already been passed on to local good causes and non-profits. The ale festival in Probus Comrades Club was another successful evert. Well done to the committee for putting that on after a two year break. No easy task. Personally, the highlight for me this past month was nothing to do with the above, it was my daughter returning home from Melbourne after a 27-month separation forced by the pandemic. She’s now back in Australia like so many ‘cousin Jennys’ before her and I miss her already.
After the business chat, winners of our monthly Jim Guy competition were announced. The theme was fruit. Colin Fullbrook was awarded first prize for his apple with Richard Elliott taking second.
Finally, thanks to all who contibuted photos, copy or otherwise helped me with this edition. It’s much appreciated.
We finished the evening with a demonstration from Steve James of colouring with acrylics. The shop table was busy, with thanks to our volunteers.
‘Mooving’ to pastures new?
Dates for July and August are: Club Nights - 5th July and 2nd August. Training Nights - 19th July and 16th August. The next Lobb’s exhibition at Heligan Tuesday, 26th July to Monday 1st August. Our contact details can be found on the Club Page of Probus News.
Editorial
Enjoy your summer, Probus John
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UST before the Easter school holidays residents of Cullen View were treated to a fresh milk delivery just before the primary school started. It’s a bit of a mystery how the cow managed to find its way to this quiet residential street in the centre of the village, nor exactly where it came from.
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H my, what a month we’ve had. Firstly a huge debt of gratitude is owed to the Probus Platinum Jubilee Committee members for their sterling work in setting up a weekend to remember. The very small team of volunteers ably led by Rachel Tofts overcame many obstacles, some unnecessary criticism and worked tirelessly to put on a series of inclusive
Credit: Jerry Phillips
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Beacon and fireworks
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OR those not glued to the TV, the other highlight of the evening of Thursday 2nd June was the beacon being lit followed by a fantastic fireworks display organised by the Probus Platinum Jubilee Committee. From multiple accounts sent to the Probus News, it was an amazing display in perfect weather and seen from as far away as Coombe and Foxhole.
Above: Probus beacon being lit by Nicholas Gillard, supported by Joe Hill and Jonathan Keam. (credit Eileen Sutherland). Below: Ben Hawkins’ aerial shot of the beacon full ablaze. Other images by Jon Hibberd, Zoe Bendelow and Greg Parekh.
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Other jubilee events
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HERE were more events held in Probus over the jubilee weekend than we can sensibly cover in this magazine. Highlights in the village hall were Caddick and Parkes entertaining at the 1950s tea dance and the family disco with DJ Johns Flowers. Saxophonist Daniel Costin wowed his audience in Probus Comrades Club while local shanty group Du Hag Owr got everyone doing the hornpipe in the Hawkins Arms garden. (Photo credits Jon Hibberd)
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Letters to the Editor
Probus News Magazine Probus Village Hall Golden Jubilee Committee Diamond Jubilee Committee Probus Primary School Probus Parish Players Probus Church Peter Vian Angela Light Thanks go to our amazing volunteers: Morwenna, Hilary, Poppy, Phoebe, Lilia, Nick, Joe, Esther, Ryan, Jonathan, Peter and Claudia.
Dear Editor, What an amazing Platinum Jubilee celebration Probus was able to put on. There was a range of activities taking place from bunting making, rock painting all the way through to the main events that took place at the comrades club, Probus Village Hall, Hawkins Arms, Probus Church, the streets of Probus including a village trail.
The committee would love to hear your feedback on what you thought went well and what could be improved for future royal celebrations. Please get in touch via our Facebook page or email probusplatinumjubilee@gmail.com We have a few outstanding actions that we need to complete which include the display of the jubilee rocks and purchasing a picture of the Queen as a memento for the village. Both will take residence at the village hall. After that we will be hanging up our coats for a well deserved rest. If you have any jubilee rocks that haven’t been returned please contact the committee so we can collect them to form part of the display. We have a local artist lined up. The Probus Platinum Jubilee Committee.
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Above: Basil Sleeman, the worthy winner of the ‘‘Best Dressed House’ competition (inset). Credit: Jon Hibberd
Dear Editor, I am sure you will be receiving many of these letters containing a heartfelt thanks to the Platinum Jubilee Committee and all the village organisations who helped to make the jubilee weekend so memorable. The amount of planning and the work involved to make sure that it all went so smoothly was much appreciated. From the jubilee tea in the school, to the lighting of the beacon and superb fireworks, the nostalgic tea dance and the final notes of the shanty songs in the pub garden, we enjoyed it all. Thank you to them all Mike and Tess Bowen. Below: Putting up the bunting in Fore Street – from left to right: Councillor Karen Glasson, Nicola Hughes, Neil Glasson and Poppy. Right: Neil Glasson putting up bunting in Fore Street. Credit Jon Hibberd
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Introducing your Personal Travel Expert Graham Bishop Hi, I’m Graham your new personal travel expert for Probus and surrounding areas. I grew up in the village and have recently relocated back and with me bring a new concept when it comes to travel. I do love to travel! I love it so much that not only is it something I love to do in my spare time, I also made it my job. I have over 20 years’ experience in the travel industry, so there is very little I don’t know, but I am always making sure that I am learning, you are never to old to learn. This is my passion, helping people have the best experiences, finding those golden gems and making sure you get the most for your money. Please feel free to ask me any questions, it is quite a privilege making dreams come true, but hey, that’s what I do! There isn’t anything that I can book from package holidays to more bespoke holidays. So please do get in contact if I can help in anyway.
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Time to go bass fishing! By Robin Bradley
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ITH the summer upon us, bass anglers around Cornwall are stirring. Many won’t have ‘wet a line’ since before Christmas, and will be suffering from cabin fever. Rods will be checked for wear and tear, reels will be oiled up in all their ‘important little places’, waders checked for leaks, lures checked for the ill effects of salt water. A visit to the local tackle shop is eagerly anticipated. This is not just to stock up on essential items of tackle and bait and eye up that latest carbon-fibre wand feeling the ‘craic’ and tapping into the local grapevine is just as important.
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Bass (not “seabass” please) can be caught in most months of the year, but it’s only as we enter the summer that prospects improve to the extent that it’s worthwhile fishing for them, and the weather is comfortable enough to enjoy doing so (for all but the most dedicated!). Prospects of landing that big fish should improve with autumn and the ‘season of mists and mellow fruitfulness’. For this is the time of serious bass angling, when the specimen hunter goes in search of the bass angler’s holy grail, the ‘doublefigure’ or 10lb+ (most anglers haven’t gone metric yet!) bass – sadly as rare as hen’s teeth these days. Whether you like catching bass from boat or shore, with lures, bait or fly, fishing for them can be done in a variety of breathtakingly beautiful settings, and they can be caught within yards of the shoreline. Offshore reefs and sandbars,
classic surf beaches, small rocky coves or tranquil wooded estuaries all offer the chance of a bass. I’ve always loved the outdoors and fishing makes you feel these places, as well as seeing them. Daytime bassing lets you take in the full splendour of our gorgeous Cornish coastline, but night time fishing adds a whole other level of suspense and increased probability of success. You don’t have to be superman (or woman) to go fishing – there’s always somewhere you can go that suits your level of physical ability. Whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s never too late to take up this wonderful pastime. You don’t need deep pockets to do it either – yes, you can sell the family silver and buy the latest, top of the range gear if you want to, but it’s really not necessary – it’s being able to read the water, and knowing when and where the fish will be that matters.
If you’d like to read more about my bass fishing exploits, visit my website robinbradley.co.uk
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PROBUS
Probus Pedallers: Leave from the surgery every Sunday at 9 am. The more leisurely group leaves at 10 am
EVENTS DIARY 2022 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 Probus Comrades Club). Last Monday of the month, starting at 7:30 pm Badminton Club: Meets at 8 pm every Monday at PVH apart from public holidays
Probus Knit and Natter Group: Every Wednesday 10 am at Probus Comrades Club Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH Probus Shindig and Rally: See poster on page 42. 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 Probus School PTA: Summer Fayre - See poster on page 40
Comrades Club: See page 22 for details Hawkins Arms: Quiz night 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Starts at 8 pm. Friday 8th July live music with Fast Lane and Saturday 15th July live music with Cloud 9 Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners: Club nights are 1st Tuesday of each month and training nights are on the 3rd Tuesday each month. See article on page 23 Over 60s Luncheon Club: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm. 6th and 20th July Probus Club of Probus: Thursday 21st July coffee meeting at PVH 10:30 am
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Local sport Probus Bowling Club By Dave Meggs
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’M pleased to report that the men’s team have won their league and should be in division 1 next year. The mixed team has made the semi-finals and will compete against Heavy Transport. The men’s team have also reached the semifinal of the Captain’s Shield. JULY HOME FIXTURES Saturday 2nd
President/ Chairman’s Day
2 pm
Sunday 10th
Club Captain’s Day
2 pm
Monday 11th
Ladies Date Cup vs Lostwithiel
2 pm
Wednesday 13th
Triples League
6:15 pm
Saturday 16th
Friendly vs Bodmin
2 pm
Wednesday 20th
Ladies Ripon vs Heavy Transport
2 pm
Wednesday 27th
Club Competition mixed pairs
10 am
Friday 29th
Mens’ and Ladies’ Handicap
10 am
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Probus Badminton Club
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ROBUS Badminton Group is back in action, and apart from public holidays will meet every Monday evening until 19th December The group is always happy to welcome new members. We meet on Monday nights from 8 pm - 10pm £2.50 per session. Contact details on page 4.
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Grampound Road Cricket Club
with Shillingford CC on Sunday 22nd May.
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e are delighted to be hosting the Cornwall Premier League T20 Finals Day again this year on Sunday 3rd July. The programme for the day is as follows: Semi-final 1 at 10.30am: Penzance v Wadebridge. Semifinal 2 at 1.30pm: St Austell v St Just. Final at 4.30pm. Unfortunately, our ladies were unable to fulfil their National Club T20 fixture
GRCC First XI reached the final 16 in the Voneus National Village Knockout Cup. They won their 5th round tie with Gloucestershire side Corse and Staunton by 26 runs and now face the current cup holders, Calmore Sports CC at their ground in Hampshire on Sunday 3rd July or, if wet, at GRCC on Sunday 10th July. Grampound Road: 164-8 (H Gregory 45, C Cooke 33, H Matthews 30), Corse and Staunton 138 all out (N Keevil 4-38, D Neville 3-20).
JUlY HOME FIXTURES Saturday 2nd
GRCC 2nd XI
Tintagel
Div 2 East
1 pm
GRCC 4th XI
Lanhydrock 3
Div 6 East
1:30 pm
Sunday 3rd
PREMIER T20 FINALS DAY
(see above for further details)
Saturday 9th
GRCC 1st XI
Werrington 2
County 1
1 pm
GRCC 3rd XI
Saltash St Stevens
Div 4 East
1 pm
Wednesday 13th
Midweek XI
St Stevens
St Newlyn East League
6 pm
Saturday 16th
GRCC 1st XI
Callington 2
County 1
1 pm
GRCC 4th XI
Saltash St Stephens
Div 6 East
1:30 pm
Sunday 17th
Ladies XI
Redruth Ladies
Cornwall Women’s Leage
2 pm
Wednesday 20th July
Midweek XI
Foxhole
St Newlyn East League
6 pm
Saturday 23rd
GRCC 2nd XI
Holsworthy
Div 2 East
1 pm
GRCC 3rd XI
Liskeard
Div 4 East
1 pn
Ladies XI
Launceston Ladies
Cornwall Women’s League
2 pm
Newquay
County 1
1 pm
Ladock 2
Div 6 East
1:30 pm
Sunday 24th
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