The last word Page 10 D-Day 80th anniversary Pages 26-28
Ale Festival Page 32-33
Page 45-48
Front cover: Jacqui Peters playing the Last Post outside The Hawkins Arms on the D-Day 80th anniversary. Image by Jon Hibberd.
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Probus Youth FC awards
Flower Festival
Community News and Notices
PEAT
IFyou have been walking through the grounds of Probus Church recently you will have noticed that the grass has been allowed to grow longer than usual. For many years the grass was strimmed to the ground every month, which meant that many flowers could never grow for long enough to flower and sow their seed.
The Probus Environmental Action Team (PEAT) churchyard team is now into their second year of managing the area with their target of producing a ‘Living Churchyard’ with an abundance of diverse flowers and plants. We are allowing the indigenous flowers to grow before the first cut of the year, to spread their seed, in addition to us sowing a variety of seeds which we have bought with our funds or have had donated.
The grass cutting service is funded by Cormac and it will be cut by the end of June and then raked into piles to compost. A recent survey by Nick Lauder recorded over 30 different species of flowers which we hope to increase. Nick has photographed all the different varieties and will be producing an information poster for inside the church.
Local deliveries
MYname is Sam and I’m in Year 9 at The Roseland Academy and have been working to achieve the Duke of Edinburgh bronze award over the winter. A big part of the award is volunteering and I have been delivering the Probus News Magazine and have just completed the expedition trekking the coast paths near Newquay.
Do you need something delivered?
I have recently come up with a new initiative which involves offering a service delivering items on my bike. This could include groceries, newspapers, takeaway from local restaurants and shops in Probus for a small charge. If anyone is interested in this service, please call me and I will pick up as soon as possible or by arranging a time that is suitable for me and you.
Charity concert NEWQUAY
Male Voice Choir will hold a concert with Tresillian Singers at 7 pm on Friday 5th July at Probus Village Hall. Entry £5 at the door. Raffle and retiring collection. Proceeds to Prostate Cancer.
Registered Charity No: 1005541
Do you have a problem?
Why not contact one of your local parish councillors for advice?
Chris Dutton Carne View Road 07969 451207 chrisdutton@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
James Faull Tresowgar Cottage 07494 756249 jamesfaull@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Nick Gillard (chair) Fore Street 01726 883926 nicholasgillard@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Neil Glasson Ladock Road 07709 286850 neilglasson@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Ross Goldworthy Gwell an Nans 07967 125526 rossgoldsworthy@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
There are currently five parish councillor vacancies. 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 Maria Roper 07749 626021 clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk - Cornwall Councillor Karen Glasson can also be contacted on 07980 975527 or cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk for advice.
Acoustics Night (Comrades Club) Tim Joyce 07412 126774
Terry Neil 01872 530196 u3aroselandanddistrict.weebly.com
Village Hall Letting Secretary 07749 368162 lettings@probusvillagehall.co.uk
Walking Group - Wednesdays
Young Farmers
- Fridays
Peter Clarke 01726 884177
Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow 07720 393754 or 07968 722430
Joey Wagstaff 07443 514854
Other village pages: Probus Cornwall, Probus Super Mums!, Probus News Magazine, Probus Swap and Sell
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A message from the curate WE
live in a world that is rapidly changing and with a pace of change that is accelerating such that it can seem exhausting sometimes just trying to keep up and nigh impossible to plan for the future.
As I write this, I realise that by the time you read it many things may have changed and what I have to say now will hardly be news. I still don’t know at this moment when or where I’ll be heading off to in the next few months. We are interviewing for a new rector imminently but at the moment we don’t know who it will be and when they might start.
This modern world can seem like a rollercoaster ride of change and uncertainty may be a source of anxiety for many, but I am trying to find some peace amongst the turmoil. A peace that comes from an unchanging God who sees the entirety of time from beginning to end and has no need of panic. Our God is the same yesterday, today and forever and has all things in his hands. If we can just trust Him so we can know that, whatever the future holds, he’s got us, then we can find an oasis of calm amongst the raging storms. We can cast all our cares on Him knowing that he cares for us and we can plan for an uncertain future knowing that it is not unknown to Him.
This will be my last piece for Probus News and so next month Scott Hall our local minister for Probus, will be taking over this slot.
Many blessings, Paul
Church services
Sunday 7th 9:30 am Connect 11 am Holy Communion
Sunday 14th 9:30 am Holy Communion 7 pm Songs of Praise
Sunday 21st 9:30 am Connect
Sunday 28th 9:30 am Holy Communion 4 pm Cafe Church
Other events
Coffee mornings: Tuesdays 10:30 am12 noon. Fridays 9-11 am
Youth Club: (Years 7-13) Alternate
Sunday evenings
Little Lights: Every Thursday 9:30-11 am
Roseland u3a
THE
diary for July is as follows
Monday 1st and 15th Art and Drawing 10 am to 12 noon at Tregony Village Hall
Tuesday 9th Local History - The War of the Roses in our area 10.15 am to 12 noon at Tregony Church Hall
Thursday 11th Classic Film The Prisoner of Zenda 1937 10 am to 12 noon at Probus Village Hall
Wednesday 17th Book Club 2 pm to 4 pm at Roseland Parc Tregony
Thursday 18th Scrabble 2 pm to 4 pm at Tregony Bible Christian Fellowship Hall
Tuesday 23rd French Conversation 2 pm to 4 pm at BCFH
Friday 26th Patchwork and Craft 9.30 am to 12 noon at Probus Village Hall
Thursday 31st Lunch 12 noon at The Alverton Hotel
For information: caroleannbowling@ yahoo.co.uk or see contacts on page 6
Church repairs
WORKto repoint the southwest wall of Probus Church was completed in June. Rain penetration of the wall, especially during the recent very wet winter, had led to dampness inside which will now be resolved. This is the first of a number of projects to deal with structural problems and ensure the church is open for worship and community use for generations to come.
Ladock Road allotments
THERE are a number of allotment vacancies on the area opposite the school on Ladock Road. It is a large and friendly site owned by Tredenham Charity Lands and used by people of all ages who enjoy the opportunity to grow their own flowers, fruit and vegetables. The annual rent is very reasonable and there is water available.
You don't have to be Monty Don to be there, as there's more to growing than simply sowing some seeds and coming back three months later to harvest. It can be a battle between you, weeds, and various other pests, but there is nothing tastier than eating something you have organically grown yourself.
We encourage wildlife, and you'll frequently see hedgehogs walking around in the evening, and our many small ponds produce large numbers of amphibians. As you are digging you will often be under the watchful gaze of a robin or blackbird waiting for you to move away so it can examine the disturbed ground for food.
For information, please contact Steve Dalton on 07813 995206 or probus. peat@btinternet.com.
Flower festival
By Sarah Hoggett with photos by Jon Hibberd
THEFlower Festival in June raised £400 for the church building fund. The theme was ‘Countries of the World’, which the entrants interpreted in a variety of ways. The font (right), with a patriotic red, white and blue arrangement by Sandra Allen, sponsored by Probus Comrades Club, looked absolutely stunning. Some displays, such as Chris Burton’s ‘South Africa’ (below), featured flowers native to that country – dramatic proteas, in this case. Others, such as Carol Bailey’s ‘Iceland’, incorporated flowers in the colours of that country’s flag, with Carol’s display expanding on the theme of ice by including ‘ice crystals’ of glass and tiny blue beads threaded on fine wire. Props associated with a particular country were used very creatively, with Barbara Honey’s ‘Australia’ being displayed on an aboriginal textile.
Japan was a popular choice, with Probus Book Club’s entry featuring a Zen-style gravel garden complete with mini rake. PEAT’s Litter Pickers and Delia Kenyon also opted for a Japanese theme, with both displays including a Japanese-style pagoda and PEAT creating flowers from recycled materials.
Several organisations included elements in their arrangements that represented their society. The Badminton Club’s display included crossed rackets and shuttlecocks that looked for all the world like bell-shaped flowerheads. The Walking Group took as their theme the
Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain, which several members of the group have walked, and used a pair of walking boots as ‘vases’ (above), while Probus Fun Week (below) featured a carnival float and flags explaining how flowers are used in carnivals around the world.
Younger villagers also created some some really impressive displays in the children’s classes, with entrants ranging from 3 to 15 years of age.
Thanks to all the organisers and everyone who exhibited, visited, made cakes and helped out on the refreshments stall.
Shaun Beresford Carpentry
D-Day 80th Anniversary
ONThursday 6th June, we held events in our village to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. I just wanted to take this opportunity to say a few thank you’s.
The first one goes to everyone who attended our events, whether at the beacon field, or at the Hawkins Arms or the Comrades Club. Thank you for coming.
No event can go ahead, let alone be successful, without people willing to step in and lend a hand. It is important they are recognised for doing so.
I would like to thank the following people:
Tammie Rowe for helping with the poster design, advising on insurance and securing it for our event. Thanks also to the Probus Fun Week Committee for allowing us to be covered with them.
Graham and Phil Bishop Macrides and the Hawkins Arms and the committee and staff at Probus Comrades Club for hosting World War 2 themed evenings.
Angela Light for allowing us to use the field and light the beacon.
Naomi Kennedy for presenting our event at the beacon field.
Kernow Pipes and Drums and Keith the piper.
Nigel Morris for providing, setting up and running the PA system at the beacon field.
Isaac Salaman for his fantastic live song performances.
Anthony White, Nicholas Gillard, Jon
Arthur, Niamh Townsend and Cadan Davies for all agreeing to read the International Tribute for us at the beacon field and Karen Glasson for reading at the Hawkins Arms.
Probus Parish Council for purchasing and providing the official lantern, and Nicholas Gillard for lighting it.
Probus Surgery for allowing us to use the car park as the viewing area, and the outside tap for the hoses.
Mike Bawden and Terry at Groundworks for providing a generator and fuel for power at the beacon field.
Steve Powell, Stella Taylor, Pat Naylor, Richard Heath, Scott Hall and Steve Dalton for marshalling.
Nik Budden for health and safety advice, marshalling, and for being the designated Fire Brigade notifier before the lighting of the beacon.
Dom Callaghan for filming our beacon field event so it can be shown to future generations.
Susie Calvert for helping to prep the beacon and field on the evening, and assisting with the subsequent take down.
Finally, a huge thanks to Jon Arthur who took responsibility for the beacon and other elements of the event. Without his assistance, the whole thing would have had to have been hugely scaled down.
If I have missed anybody out, it is purely accidental and I sincerely apologise.
Once again, thank you to those who attended the event. It would be lovely to see your photos and videos from the event so if you’re happy to, please share them on the Probus Cornwall Facebook page and/or email them to probusatwar@gmail.com.
Ryan Davies
Probus D-Day event organiser
Credit: Kaye Ludlow
Above: Nick Gillard reading (Lesley Sheppard), decorated window at the Hawkins Arms and bottom, Keith Garner the lone piper from Kernow Pipes and Drums (Jon Hibberd).
Formal Valuation ver sus Marketing Appraisal
A formal valuation by a chartered surveyor and a market appraisal by an estate agent serve different purposes and involve distinct processes. Here we outline the key elements.
F Formal Valuation by a Chartered Surveyor (RICS):
• P Purpose: Used for legal or financial transactions such as property sales, taxation, probate, divorce settlements, or mortgages.
• R Regulation and Qualifications: Conducted by regulated professionals, often members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• M Methodology: Uses standardised methods like Comparable Sales, Income Capitalisation, or Cost Approach.
• I Independence: Objective and independent, focusing on intrinsic property value.
• R Repor t: Results in a detailed formal report outlining the valuation process and final figure.
M Market Appr aisal by an Estate Agent:
• P Purpose: Aims at marketing and sales, helping owners understand the potential selling price.
• R Regulation and Qualifications: Less regulated than surveyors but must adhere to legal and ethical standards.
• M Methodology: Based on local market knowledge and recent sales of similar properties.
• C Client Relationship: Client-focused, aiming to secure the highest possible sale price.
• C Communication: Often communicated verbally or through a basic document suggesting a listing price.
In summary, chartered surveyors provide a detailed, independent property valuation for legal or financial needs including probate, while estate agents offer market appraisals to help sell properties at the best possible price. Philip Martin provided both services so contact us for further information.
PHCS
MEMBERS
of Probus Historic Cornwall Society (PHCS), met with their friends from Redruth Old Cornwall Society to celebrate Celtic midsummer eve or Tansys Golowan. The ancient tradition of holding a bonfire at midsummer is thought to pre-date Christian times.
The date, 23rd June is when the sun is at it’s highest point in the sky in the northern hemisphere. The ritual burning and invocation accompanied by herbs thrown on the fire are an act of cleansing.
The herbs are tied with coloured ribbons and a mix of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ herbs are included. ‘Good’ herbs are those known to have beneficial medicinal properties, or to guard against evil, such as oak, sage, St John’s Wort and Valerian. ‘Bad’ herbs include noxious plants or those thought to suppress malign influences, eg. bramble, dock and cinquefoil.
The Master of Ceremonies started with a prayer:
‘According to the custom of our forefathers in days of old, Behold us making our midsummer bonfire, this night in the middle of summer.
Now set the pyre At once on fire
Let flames aspire In God’s high name’.
Five times table
PROBUS
Comrades Club was very pleased to receive five new tables in time for their ale festival.
The tables were made by Simon (Rav) Matthews and Justin Trebilcock (pictured below) who started building garden furniture as an activity during lockdown. The wood for these tables was donated to the club by Build Supplies Ltd as part of the ale festival sponsorship and the lads designed and built four large tables and one smaller one, all of which were put to immediate use.
Ale Festival 2024
By Sarah Hoggett with photos by Jon H.
THEannual Ale Festival was held in the Comrades Club from 14th to 16th June and, as always, was a resounding success. No fewer than 17 different ales were on sale, as well as 12 ciders, and a high proportion of them were from Cornwall, with offerings from St Austell Brewery, Keltek Brewery in Redruth, Treens Brewery near Ponsanooth, and Skinners in Truro. The selection committee also sourced ales from as far north as Pennine Brewery near Masham in North Yorkshire and The Abbeydale Brewery in Sheffield.
Local musicians provided entertainment over the weekend, with sessions from Josh Curnow, The Lonesome Rider, Motown Pirates, Stephen Kempe and Talen Jacks.
This year, Probus Comrades Club is supporting Bonnie’s Journey. Bonnie is a local 7-year-old girl, who was diagnosed with an osteosarcoma (aggressive bone cancer) in her leg just before Christmas 2023. The aim is to raise as much money as possible to support Bonnie and her devoted mum and dad. If you missed the chance to go along to the Ale Festival, buy a raffle ticket or take part in the auction, you can donate via the QR code here.
A massive thanks to all those who worked so hard to stage the festivalthe Comrades Club committee and bar staff, the Probus Fun Week volunteers selling food, the musicians and, of course, everyone who turned up to enjoy the sunshine (and showers) and ale. Cheers, everyone! Here’s to next year!
Probus Fun Week 2024 10th to 17th August
A fantastic fun filled week of low cost or free events across the village for all ages!
New Fun Week Field marquee location
SATURDAY 10TH – “Keskorra & Friends” Ceilidh band in the marquee, waterslide open!
MONDAY 12th – “Ritzy Belles” band in the marquee, waterslide open!
TUESDAY 13th – Quiz Night in Comrades and Hawkins
WEDNESDAY 14th – It’s A Knockout: Adults – Playing Field
THURSDAY 15th – Board Games Night in Comrades and Hawkins
FRIDAY 16th – Messy Church – in the Church ☺
FRIDAY 16th – Probus Got Talent in the marquee, waterslide open!
SATURDAY 17th – Children's Sports and Fun Morning – Playing Field
SATURDAY 17th – It’s A Knockout: Teens – Playing Field
SATURDAY 17th – Carnival – road closed through village 5.30pm to 7pm
In the marquee field: Licenced Bar Food Trucks Stalls Bouncy Castle
SATURDAY 17th – Carnival After Party: “Still Dizzy” Band in the marquee, waterslide open!
Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 - 9 pm (last orders by 9pm) To make a table reservation please call 01726 883269
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Letters
Dear Editor,
I would like to express my appreciation for the care and treatment I received from Donnelly Opticians in Tregony.
After suffering for a week with a sore eye, which I had thought was conjunctivitis I emailed the opticians on the Sunday before the bank holiday Monday as it wasn’t getting any better. They rang me on the Tuesday morning and were able to fit me in around my husband Tony’s appointment. I was so grateful he could fit me in as my eye was so painful.
Peter examined my eye with great care and told me I had an ulcer in it. No wonder I was in so much pain. He proceeded to email the hospital as I needed to be seen very quickly. The hospital rang me within 30 minutes. I have now been seen by the hospital and my eye is responding to treatment. Thank goodness for our local opticians. I am sure that I wouldn’t have been seen so quickly if I had gone to Truro. Thank you Peter and Madeleine.
Janice Lee
Dear
Editor
I would like to thank everybody who helped make my 90th Birthday so special.
The coffee morning, the beautiful flowers, cards, and best wishes sent to me were most welcome.
Once again, thank you all so much.
Pam Loader
Below: Pam Loader at 90!
A Night of Musicals
PROBUS Parish Players is delighted to invite you to A Night of Musicals 2024!
After the inaugural performance last year was such a roaring success, we are back with another evening full of songs and dances from popular Broadway and West End musicals. Featuring over 30 members of Probus Parish Players, the cast is brimming with talent and we can’t wait for you to see what they are capable of. From well-known classics, to recent theatrical triumphs, the show features over 20 performances from cast members of all ages who just love musical theatre!
Director and choreographer Shannon Wignall said ‘I was astounded by the response to our performance last year and so grateful that the audience was able to appreciate the talent among our PPP family. We love doing pantos, but I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to really shine and A Night of Musicals was the perfect way to do that. It was daunting to be asked to do it again this year. Expectations among both cast and audience are so high, but I’m confident we have raised the bar even more and you will not be disappointed in the outcome.’
The performance takes place at 7.30pm at the Burrell Theatre, Truro on Saturday 13th July 2024. From Grease to Moulin Rouge, Hairspray to Frozen, this show really does have it all and is perfect for all the family. Probus Parish Players thanks you for your continued support and we hope to welcome you to the Burrell in July.
Tickets are available at www. probusparishplayers.co.uk or by scanning the QR code in the poster on page 35.
Probus School PTA
JULY is a really busy month at the school and one that draws the year to an end. We have our annual Summer Fayre, and we say goodbye to our current Year 6, six of whom are pictured below!
The fayre on Friday 12th July is open to all and is always popular – there’s a raffle with some great prizes, bouncy castles, an ice cream truck and various games and refreshments! Open 3 pm until 5 pm.
County cricket in Truro
CORNWALL
is set to face Somerset at Truro Cricket Club on 21st July at 11 am (Gates open at 9 am). For information and tickets www. cornwallcricket.co.uk
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PROBUS
EVENTS DIARY 2024
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.
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.
Breakfast Club: Everyone welcome to the next breakfast on Monday 15th July 9 am at Griggs Restaurant. Contact John on 07824 555519.
Coffee ‘n’ Chat: Every Tuesday morning 10:30 am to 12 noon at Probus Church. Open to everyone, young and old, church-goer or not.
Friendship Club: MHA Communities Cornwall is a national charity that runs a friendship club for folk 60+, at PVH on the first Thursday of each month from 10 am to 12 noon. Tracy Beavill 07720 680989 cornwall@mha.org.uk.
Grampound Road Cricket: Sadly, no room for news and fixtures in this edition. Go to https://grcc.play-cricket. com for the latest updates.
Mobile library: Friday 12th July, Friday 9th August. PVH car park between 11:30 am and 12:20 pm.
Over 60s Luncheon Club: 10th and 24th July at 12 noon. No lunches in Augustfollowing lunch is on Wednesday 4th September.
Probus Club of Probus: ‘Picnic in the Garden’ at Oxturn House, Ladock on Thursday 11 July, starts at 1 pm. Coffee meeting on Thursday 18 July - guest speaker Roger Radcliffe ’Sets & Swells’ St Agnes historical, coffee served from 10 am at PVH.
Probus Knit and Natter Group: Every Wednesday 10 am at PCC.
Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH.
Probus Parish Council: Meet on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Next meeting on 18th July. Normally starts at 7 pm for planning matters and 7:30 pm for full council. Full details at www. probusparishcouncil.gov.uk.
Probus Pedallers: Leave from the surgery every Sunday at 9 am. The more leisurely group leaves at 10 am.
Probus Walking Group: Every Wednesday 9 am or 9:30 am start. New members very welcome. Every Friday for shorter walks 10 am. New members also always welcome.
Probus Fun Week: 10th to 17th August 2024. See poster on page 34.
Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Our Indoor meetings re-commence on Monday, 9th September at 7.15 pm for 7.30 in Probus Village Hall.
Probus Shindig and Vintage Rally: Steam, cars, tractors, motorcycles, stationary engines, trucks, buses and military vehicles. 18th and 20-21st July. See poster on page 29.
WHAT DO COUNCILLORS DO?
Councillors make decisions that influence how the Council works and how its budget is spent. The council can influence decisions & and policies that affect the lives of everyone who lives and works in Probus or comes to visit here
Councillors can also help people get and access the services they need when they experience difficulties
HELP US MAKE PROBUS A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
represent everyone who lives in the parish support growth of the community help sort out problems faced by local residents
work with community groups, the police, and others to get things done
hold Cornwall Council and other public organisations to account for their responsibilities & and services to residents
·agree a budget for the Parish Council each year
·work with parish councillors to deliver the plan of work for each year
·be honest, open, and abide by accepted standards of public life
·work with the Council Officers to help resolve issues in your Ward and receive their support to do your job
·be a public figure and have your contact details published as a point of contact IF YOU ARE A COUNCILLOR, YOU WILL:
·involved in community life
·confident
·keen to help people and prepared to listen
·determined
·flexible
·practical
·well organised
·keen to see community initiatives succeed
·good at communicating and working with people
nicholasgillard@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Probus Bowling Club
THECDL will be completed in July with our final game on 18th July away to St Austell B.
We are holding a ‘Bowls Big Weekend’ to encourage new bowlers, all are welcome, young and old, just bring a pair of flat soled shoes. Come and discover the best kept secret in the village. The bowling club is in the playing field adjoining the pavilion.
The ladies have also started playing their Rippon and Date matches.
Saturday 10th August
10 am - 4 pm
Dates to be confirmed
Sunday 11th August
10 am - 12 noon
Or come to one of our practice sessions at
Probus Bowling Club
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Probus Bowling Club - home matches in July
11th and Friday 12th
15th
Probus Youth Football Awards
THEend of season awards event for Probus Youth FC was held on Saturday 15th June.
Two notable updates from the season: Probus u13s won the League and the League Cup, losing only two matches all season. They also had three players selected for Cornwall U13s. Probus U15s finished mid-table but won the League Cup and did well in the County Cup.
Probus has leased a 3G pitch at Brannel, St. Stephens for three hours every Sunday between November and February next season to enable the club to complete fixtures when the field in Probus is unplayable.
A raffle and auction held during the awards event came to over £1,400. These funds will go straight back into the running of the club.
The club is hoping to expand next season introducing a new U7s team.
Exciting times as this will be our 7th team.
The individual awards and special trophies were:
U10 player’s player Leo, Managers’ player Oliver, supporters’ player Charlie.
U11 players’ player Tommy, Managers’ player Carter, supporters’ player Ryder.
U12 players’ player Jude, Managers’ player James, most improved player Mason.
U13 player’s player Vinnie, Managers’ player Ashley and supporters’ player Michael.
U14 player’s player Tadi, Managers’ player Jake, supporters’ player Spike.
U15 player’s player Barney, Managers’ player Gill, supporters’ player Oscar B.
The Micky Duff award was presented to Graham Smith for services to the pitch. The Simon Willcox Trophy was awarded to Eric Bendelow for long service to the club, and the Tom Kennedy Award was awarded to Gary Weldon for above and beyond parent contribution.
Above: Under 10s - Albie, Ollie, Charlie, Leo, Finn, Eddie, Hugo, Oliver, Albie, Ben, Bodie, Noah, Brendon. Coaches Carl and Steve.
Below: Under 11s - Maxim, Dylan, Archie, Liam, Calan, Sonny, Tommy, Ryder, Wilf, Carter, Tom, Jem, George. Coaches Jason and Matt.
Above: Under 12s - Sonny, Felix, Jude, Louis, James, Charlie, Cody, Mason, Riley and Jamel. Coaches Sam and Cy.
Above: Under 13s - Jack, Gerran, George, Leo, Ashton, Breoc, Riley, Harry, Vinnie, Cambell, Ethan, Sam, Alex, Ashley, Kurt and Michael. Coaches Jason and Will.
Below: Under 15s - Will, Pete, Jack, Finn, Oscar, Harry, Henry, Barney, Reuben, Gill, Sam, Henry, Finn and Freddie. Coaches Rob and Ben.
Above: Under 14s - Jacob, Will, Oli, Tadi, Charlie, Alfie, Max, Jake, Harry, Perdy, Tristan, Mikey, Declan, Archie and Reuben. Coaches Mark and Mike.
EXPLORE AND BE INSPIRED...
One of only five gardens in the UK to be recognised as an International Camellia Society Garden of Excellence, and also recommended by the RHS, Trewithen is a botanical treasure trove nestled within 30 acres of beautiful woods and parkland.
Trewithen House is open for guided tours on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays at 2 pm and 3 pm between Sunday 28th April and Tuesday 2nd July 2024. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Gardens and The Tea Shed open daily 10 am to 4:30 pm 1st March to 30th September 2024
Our Mechanical Workshop is able to offer annual servicing, MOT's, vehicle diagnostic fault finding, air c onditio n servicin g an d a n extensive range of budget and top brand tyres, 100's in stock or available with next day delivery.
Our Accident Repair Centre is able to offer a Class A courtesy car and the knowledge that your vehicle is being repaired to the highest standard with the latest technology.
FREE ESTIMATES AVAILABLE.
Please contact us if you are interested in selling or purchasing a vehicle, as our stock is always changing.
