Probus News Magazine May 2022
Issue No. 267
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Local history: Wednesday 11th May at 2:30 pm at Tregony Bible Christian Chapel. Talk by Chris Burton on 5000 years of mining in the Carbon Valley. Classic films: PVH on 12th May at 10 am. Letter to Three Wives, the 1949 American romantic comedy-drama Craft group: PVH on 13th May at 10 am Conversational French: Tregony Bible Christian Chapel. Email Jenny on jmpthomas@yahoo.co.uk for details
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Tai Chi: We have also found someone to take a Tai Chi class at Tregony Village Hall on a Thursday morning. We are trying to get an idea of numbers. If you would be interested, please call Carole on 07794 135193
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HE mobile library will stop at Probus Village Hall car park between 11:10 am and 12 noon on Friday 20th May and 17th June. The schedule can occasionally change at short notice and latest updates are posted on www.facebook.com/ CornwallLibraries.
Do you have a problem? Why not contact one of your local Parish Councillors for advice or www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Steve Dalton Liza Deards James Faull Nick Gillard Neil Glasson Ross Goldworthy Malcolm Maskill Larry Saunders-Fern Bill Sutherland (chair) Rachel Tofts
Ridgeway Holly Farm, Truck Hill Tresowgar Cottage Fore Street Ladock Road Gwell an Nans Lamellyn Vean Rosparc Bosnoweth Carne View Road
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There is currently one vacancy for a parish councillor, please contact the clerk or any of the above for details.
If you are not able to contact a particular councillor, then contact the Parish Council Clerk email clerk@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Cornwall Councillor Karen Glasson on can also be contacted on 07980 975527 or email cllr.karen.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk for advice. May 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 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
Rev. Joachim Foot 01726 882218/07930 095687 rector@probusteam.com Jenny Hoskin
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Angela Praed 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk Sophie Baker 01726 882647 Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com Angela Praed 01726 882647 hello@probusschool.org.uk 07901 147353 or 07717333713 01872 530675 www.theroseland.co.uk Terry Neil 01872 530196 probusvillagehallenquiries@gmail.com Frank Fuller 07749 368162 www.probusvillagehall.co.uk Terry Hodge or Tim Joyce 01726 884495 or 01726 884574 Teresa Hayhoe or Kaye Ludlow 07720 393745 or 07968 722430 Tegan Arthur
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Probus Primary School
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HE children at Probus School have been very busy with fundraisers for the PTA. A new initiative started this year called Challenge 2022. This was a sponsored event where children were encouraged to raise £20.22 over 22 days doing whatever fundraising events they wished. We had such fantastic response with imaginative ideas from a 22-mile bike ride, to 22 claps, litter picking, jobs for the family, 22 'keepy ups', planting 22 bulbs and many more.
In total, the students raised £1,323.04. On Friday 25th March a 'Special Someone' stall at school sold bracelets, primroses, and daffodils for those special people in the children lives and this raised another £52. Thanks to all those that supported all these events and so far the money raised has gone towards funding school trips and musical instruments. Sophie Baker, Chair, Probus School PTA May 2022 | 7
A message from Rev Plant sale on the Joachim cobbles
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AY is a really joyous time of the year. We have lots of daylight and the weather is warming up. The spring is in full bloom and we are all the better for it. May sees the church moving towards the feast of Pentecost, or ‘Whitsun’ as it used to be called. It very much marks the beginning of the ‘wedding season’, as churches across the country see many couples coming through our doors for marriage. It is one of the real privileges of my ministry to bring couples together in marriage. As the marriage service says ‘Marriage is a sign of unity and loyalty, which all should uphold and honour. It enriches society and strengthens community.’ Indeed, this May my wife and I celebrate 10 years of marriage. We look back with fondness over our married life together, and the joy and delight of welcoming our three children into the world. As I wrote back in February, the church is a wonderful venue for weddings, we offer extensive support to couples leading up to the day. Also, we realise that families can run into challenges, and we are here to offer support to couples who find their marriages in difficulty. I pray particularly for all those couples we will be marrying this year, and for all those celebrating their anniversaries. Joachim Foot Team Rector, Probus, Ladock, Grampound with Creed and St. Erme 01726 882218/ 07930 095687 8 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 267
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NCE again Barbara Honey will be selling plants on the cobbles in front of the church on Saturday 7th May between 10 am and 12 noon, in aid of church funds.
Church services Sunday 1st 9:30 am Connect 11 am Holy Communion Sunday 8th 9:30 am Alternative H.C. Sunday 15th 9:30 am Connect Sunday 22nd 9:30 am Holy Communion
Other regular events Little Lights: 1:30 - 3:30 pm Thursday 5th and 19th May Tower Tots: 1:30 - 3:30 Thursday 12th and 26th May Coffee mornings: Tuesday 10:30 am - 12 noon. Friday 9 am - 11 am. Saturday 9:30 am - 12 noon Youth Club: (Years 7 - 13) Alternate Sunday evenings Baby and toddler stay and play: Thursdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm in term time
Platinum Jubilee Events in Probus Street parties: Ashleigh Way is confirmed. If anyone is interested in holding a party in Carne View Road please contact Rachel. Are others being planned? Beacon: The Probus Beacon along with other beacons nationwide, will be lit at 9:45 pm on Thursday 2nd June Best dressed property competition: Friday 3rd June. Dress your property to impress and you may win a prize Community litter pick and village tidy Thursday 2nd June in conjunction with PEAT. Starting from Probus Village Hall (PVH) at 10am Comrades Club: Ale Festival Thursday 2nd June to Sunday 5th June Family disco: Friday 3rd June 6 pm to 8 pm at PVH with stalls and games. Tickets are £1 for under 16s and free for supervising adults (all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Fireworks: Funding secured but waiting for confirmation of location. Details to follow Hawkins Arms: Sunday 5th June - Drums 4 Fun 12 - 5pm followed by Du Hag Owr shanty singers and then live music in the garden after 7pm Jubilee cake and quiche competition: Quiches and Cakes Fit For a Queen. Calling all bakers, dust off your baking equipment to enter the quiche and cake baking competitions on Saturday 4th June. Practice sessions in PVH to be held on 1st and 8th May. Booking essential. This is a fully inclusive event, so if you need support getting the ingredients together, contact the Community Larder who will ensure no families miss out. Wanted: Judges for the baking competitions. Criteria for being a judge
as follows - Any tenuous link to the Queen e.g. Is your name Elizabeth? Is your partner’s name Philip? Do you own a corgi? Is your birthday 21st April? Anything else ‘royal related’ will be considered. Please contact Rachel for the link to the recipe. Jubilee Trail: This will be running across the Jubilee weekend. See Probus Parish Players’ Facebook page for details Probus Primary School: 24th and 25th May - Circus workshops, arts and craft experiences and (weather allowing) an afternoon party in the playground Tickets: Tea Dance and Family Disco tickets available on Sundays 1st, 8th and 15th May from PVH 1 - 4 pm (during the workshops). Also, from Tuesday 3rd May at Probus School Filling Station or Trudgian Farm Shop Workshops: Bunting making and rock painting workshops on Sunday 1st, 8th and 15th May. 1 pm to 4 pm in PVH. Donations of paint, rocks and varnish are gratefully received. Refreshments provided 1950s Tea Dance: Saturday 4th June at PVH. Doors open at 4 pm, dancing starts at 4.30 pm with live entertainment from Caddick and Parkes. Tickets are £3 in advance or £5 on the door. Please note this event is not suitable for young children For further details on any of the above public events contact Rachel on probusplatinumjubilee@gmail.com or 07432 566055. The Jubilee committee is asking for donations of raffle prizes (the draw will be during the Tea Dance) Finally, red, white and blue wild flowers are to be planted this spring around the village. If you’d like to help contact Steve on probus.peat@btinternet.com Phew! Have you planned events not listed above? Let Probus News know and we’ll publicise them. May 2022 | 9
Jubilee Lamp By Sarah Hoggett
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HE Jubilee Lamp in The Square was erected in 1897 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s diamond jubilee. It’s been an iconic Probus landmark ever since: the Royal Cornwall Museum holds a wonderful early 1900s photo of children on Fore Street, with the Jubilee Lamp clearly visible in the background – and apart from cars that now line the street, the view is very much the same today. As you might expect from something that’s 125 years old, it’s suffered its fair share of wear and tear over the years. The original semi-spherical glass shade section eventually shattered due to weather damage and for many years only the post and the horizontal arms remained. In The Book of Probus Alan M. Kent and Danny L. J. Merrifield relate that for a while it held road signs, including ‘a disproportionately large “Public Conveniences” sign’! A new glass shade, based on photos of the original, was installed in 1977, but in 1990 a bus crashed into the lamp and the structure had to be re-erected with a new base. Thankfully, no further mishaps have
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Probus resident Colin Webb repainting the Jubilee Lamp, 17th March 2022. Image credits: Jon Hibberd.
befallen it and Probus Parish Council ensures that it’s kept looking spick and span. It’s recently been repainted and the gold decorative details gleam in the spring sunshine. Here’s hoping it continues to grace the village for the next 125 years!
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either a Wild or Bird cherry but will be interested to see if it actually produces fruit. Sue Croft
LARGE block of concrete that was once used as a base for a piece of playground equipment was recently removed from the children’s play area by contractors commissioned by Probus Parish Council. The empty space was then tidied up by volunteers from PEAT who prepared the ground and sowed wild flower seeds into the vacant space. Hopefully this will produce a superb display of flowers in summer which will attract bees and butterflies. Steve Dalton probus.peat@btinternet.com
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ITA Lee died peacefully on 31st March aged 97. Rita moved to Trevolland almost 50 years ago with her husband Norman and friend Betty. They fully embraced life in Probus and Grampound and were all very happy here. Rita played an active part in village life and made many friends, not least her fellow W.I. members. This last year Rita has lived with her daughter on The Roseland and was with her family until the end.
Blossom watch
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EVERAL years ago I found a self seeded, very small sapling in the garden. Having moved it to a different location, I have watched it grow into a fairly tall tree and am now excited to see that it has produced blossom this year. I suspect that it is May 2022 | 11
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HANKS to Jonty Hill for more aerial views of Probus. This time it’s the ongoing development to the east of Parkengear. Tower Parc is a development of 55 two, three and four bedroom homes to be accessed via Tregony View estate.
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Coronation memories 1953
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Y three abiding memories of that day were from the children's street party in the road where we lived. Firstly, suddenly, it seemed to my nearly ten years old eyes the road and houses became decorated with flags and bunting. An enormous table stretched down the road loaded with, what seemed in those days of austerity and rationing, endless plates of sandwiches, piles of cake and loads of jellies and blancmange. What a feast! After this bonanza, the tables having been cleared, races up and down the road were held for us children. It was then that I discovered an unknown athletic ability, after easily winning every race I entered. I later went on to join the local athletic club and also represented my school, town and county. What a discovery! My third recollection was seeing my first TV set. One house further down the road invited some of us 'kids' in to watch the coronation. I remember being amazed at seeing this seemingly huge piece of polished furniture with a small circular screen. The events of the day from London I recollect were shown within a grainy green and white image. But to see my first TV pictures, what an experience!
away, Mum in her 70s and Dad in his 80s, you might well have known them. Mum and Dad always got involved in things going on in the village and Dad served on some of the committees more especially Probus Comrades Club, where he helped lay the foundations for which the club is a success today. Mum and Dad were always up for bit of fun and for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee we dressed Dad up as the queen. We also decorated the cottage where we lived, 2 Glen View, Fore Street. We put Dad in the porch of the cottage in a chair where he gave the classic royal wave to cars going up and down the street. It wasn’t long before cars started to stop and people were getting out of their cars to take his photo. As I recall it wasn’t long before we had so many cars stopped near the cottage that it caused a queue which almost stretched down to the petrol filling station on The Green. At one point we had to go indoors. Later in the day we put Dad in a car and took him on a tour around the village and ended up at Parkengear Vean where they were having a street party. I have many fond memories of growing up in Probus, it was a fun village with always lots of things going on and everybody knew everybody. Whilst I have lived out of Cornwall for a long time now, I am still a proud Cornishman and Probus will always be my home. Roger Beland, Bristol
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Coronation night 2nd June 1953 The Journey to the Cornish Stadium By Sarah Hoggett and John Denyer
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OT everyone’s memories of 2nd June 1953 are of the coronation itself. Following on from last month’s article about the Cornish Stadium in St Austell, here are ‘Speedway Sam’s’ reminiscences of a race meeting held on coronation night, when he was a teenager. It’s a real trip down memory lane, mentioning classic British cars and motor bikes as well as some of the most popular bands and performers of the day, and captures the period beautifully. It’s hard to believe nowadays that a local company would lend ‘gramophone records’ for a race meeting rather than there being a sound system blaring out!
was straight, they were gone! Young men riding motor bikes produced in the UK (Triumph, Vellocete, BSAs, AJSs etc.) with pretty girls as pillion passengers with their hair blowing in the breeze – carefree days, but on reflection very foolish. Helmets were not compulsory. ‘As we approached the Cornish Stadium the Bedford buses that brought supporters from the surrounding towns and villages were parking in the bus park. Supporters that came by train to Par Station were walking together with local residents towards the Stadium. Very few people had cars and although petrol rationing had ended on 26 May 1950, every car was still full. We parked our car and as we made our way to the Stadium we could hear the music being played and the ‘click, click’ of the turnstiles. We each paid the correct money (2/6, no change given) and purchased a programme for 9d.*
‘The journey from Truro to the Cornish Stadium, Par Moor, St Austell is about 14 miles. When we left the farm in the farm’s Standard Twelve car and came onto the main road, we joined other cars, all manufactured in this country – Austin, Morris, Standard, Hillman and Vauxhall etc. ‘As there were several bends in the road, there was even a build-up of motor cycles – but as soon as the road
A Standard Twelve car
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‘The special attraction on Coronation Night was the appearance in Cornwall of Double World Champion (1951 and 1952) Jack Young, an Australian. Jack Young rode match races against former St Austell rider Allan Quinn (also an Ausralian) and riders from both teams. ‘The St Austell Gulls defeated the Plymouth Devils by 47 points to 37. Top scorers were Jack Gates for the Gulls with 11 points and Bill Thatcher for Plymouth with 10 points.
Alan Quinn pictured when racing for Harringay an added attraction with the first appearance in Cornwall of the world speedway champion, Jack Young.
Double World Champion Jack Young A local newspaper reported the meeting as follows: SOUTHERN LEAGUE St. Austell 47, Plymouth 37 St Austell’s Southern League ‘Derby’ match with Plymouth at the Cornish Stadium on coronation night had 22 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 267
Young, who had won both the world championship and the British match race championship on two occasions rode against former St Austell rider Allan Quinn now appearing in first division speedway. Quinn won the race by a narrow margin and later both he and Young rode for both teams in a friendly contest. There were many engine failures in the match, but despite this the meeting was not marred and some good racing was seen. George Wall, the Plymouth captain had bad luck, his engine failing three times in different heats - once when he was in the lead, and when ‘gating’. Heat 11 gave the large crowd its biggest thrill when Plymouth rider Alan Smith, who
The tapes go up at the Cornish Stadium was ‘show top form’, engaged in a duel with St Austell riders Jack Gates and John Gates. Despite first-class riding by the latter two, Smith persisted doggedly in his efforts and cut in daringly on the last bend to take second place from Yates.
Gates rode magnificently for St Austell and was only one point short of the maximum 12. Alf Webster and Graham William were St Austell’s other outstanding riders, each scoring a valuable eight points. St Austell Gulls 1953 Standing l-r - Ken Monk, John Yates, Norman Street, Jack Gates Kneeling l-r Bob Duckworth, Alf Webster, Harold Bull, Kevin Bock The team colours for St Austell were a white gull on a blue background.
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There was an interesting note in the programme announcing that local company T. Tregunna and Son loaned the gramophone records played at the stadium that evening; they featured Ted Heath, Winifred Atwell, the Stargazers and Billy Cotton, who had recorded a march called Coronation Bells. We are very grateful to ‘Speedway Sam’ (not his real name) for providing a host of material from which this article (and last month’s too) were taken. ‘Sam’ also documented other contemporary facts that give a fascinating insight into the times. One example was the ‘supporters attire’ for those attending speedway: Gents: Sports jacket or blazer Grey trousers Open neck shirts over jacket collar or ties Suits, trilby hats and cape Gaberdine raincoats Black or brown lace up leather shoes Speedway badges Ladies: Floral dresses and head scarves Skirts and tops A few wore trousers Speedway badges and rosettes Lightweight raincoat Leather shoes in various styles Another example was that the national anthem was played at the end of the every speedway meeting. * Editor’s notes: 1) 2/6 (2 shillings and 6 pence) is 12.5p in today’s money and 9d is less than 4p! 2) We don’t know the exact size of the crowd on Coronation night, but the stadium regularly had crowds in excess of 10,000, so one could imagine it was packed. For comparison, the average home crowd at the Cornish Pirates in Penzance is currently around 1,400. 24 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 267
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George’s shed
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OLLOWING the recent article about Roger Fortescue’s shed turned model railway diorama, George Bennie allowed Probus News a peek into his shed and workshop. While still in his early 20s, George has turned his shed into a mini-museum of pub memorabilia and historical military knick-knacks. His workshop is equally impressive, well laid out with all the machines he uses at the right height. Thanks George.
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Barry Willcox
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ARRY was born in Newquay in 1934, one of two children of Gerald and Ruby. He grew up in the Penzance area on a small family farm. One of his great loves was sea fishing, and he had many tales of boyhood adventures, cycling to Zennor and struggling to get back home, over the hills because he'd caught so many fish! Barry did three years National Service with the Royal Military Police, serving in the Suez Canal during the crisis there. Even at that age, he had a very strong moral code. There were times when Barry would talk about the effects alcohol had on his own military colleagues, with Barry having to lock them up for the night! Less strong was his seafaring stomach; the voyage to the Suez was in a troop carrier and Barry always blamed this for his very bad sea legs! When he returned to his beloved Cornwall, he met Valerie during the rehearsals for a Gilbert and Sullivan musical in Penzance. They got married and moved to Trevorva Farm, near Probus, where they brought up their two children, Katie and David. One of the things that people will probably remember Barry for was his long-standing dedication to Probus village. Even though the 37 years he spent farming were tiring at times, he never failed to make the Probus Parish Council meetings, of which he was Chairman for many years. As if that wasn't enough for a busy farmer to be getting on with, Barry would always organise a bottle stall at the vicarage or the village hall, for various fundraisers. He was on the Parochial Church Council, was involved with the lit cross on top of the church, was a member and past
President of the Truro Rotary Club, a member of the Probus Club and even used to organise the village bonfire and fireworks display on 5th November. In his retired life, he also took on the responsibility of being a church crucifer, and was a much appreciated pastoral visitor for the parish. So most people would undoubtedly remember Barry for his amazing dedication to improving the lives of people in Probus, through his tireless loyalty to those people and organisations The other public side to his character was his love of music. Not only did he spend years with the St Dennis Male Voice Choir, he was also a member of the Tredennis Choir, of the church choir, and was a founder member of the Cornwall Symphony Chorus, directed by Alastair Taylor. Barry loved singing and one of his proudest moments was his participation in the 1000 Cornish Male Voices event at the Royal Albert Hall in 1983. Barry loved his sport, especially rugby, and was an avid follower of the Cornish Pirates – being a true 'Penzance boy', he was a real fan. He also enthusiastically supported the Exeter Chiefs. Barry loved nothing better than watching the Pirates with a pasty and a half pint in his hand. He was a man who lived very much by the commandments laid out in the Bible. Never one to criticise, very pure in thought and deed and principle, steadfast. Barry’s son David commented that 'Dad was solid as a rock – he was always there for you, dependable, correct in his principles even if I didn't always want to agree with them. He did a huge amount for the village and will be sorely missed by everybody, especially his close family’. Barry Willcox 3rd September 1934 - 14th March 2022. RIP May 2022 | 29
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AST month, the village hall held its AGM. After a stressful and turbulent couple of years of restrictions, the committee is delighted to see the regular users resuming their sessions at the hall, as well as new events and groups starting up and taking place. The committee appreciated the attendance of the user representatives at the meeting who shared their thoughts and experiences of the hall over the last year. Recent months have seen developments and improvements made to the hall’s facilities, and more are planned to ensure that the village hall remains a thriving hub for all residents who use it.
feedback, please contact any member of Probus Village Hall Management Committee: Nicola Hughes, Chair: chairman@probusvillagehall.co.uk Ross Goldsworthy, Vice Chair: vicechair@probusvillagehall.co.uk Karen Glasson, Secretary: secretary@probusvillagehall.co.uk Neil Glasson, Treasurer: treasurer@probusvillagehall.co.uk Ivan Myles, Facilities Improvement Lead: facilitieslead@probusvillagehall.co.uk Megan Russell, Communications Manager: communications@ probusvillagehall.co.uk
The committee is delighted to unveil its improved website and recently established online booking system at www.probusvillagehall.co.uk Arranging or amending a booking for the hall is now easier than ever! Visit the website to see what facilities are available, the current hire fees, and to check availability. The online calendar also shows prospective users what bookings and events are currently booked to take place. It is going to be an exciting year of events. If you have any questions, suggestions or To keep up to date with events taking place at the village hall, or to follow our developments over the coming year, visit and like our Facebook page
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From China to Cornwall By Sarah Hoggett with images by Jon Hibberd
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HE Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan might seem a world away from south Cornwall, but they have more in common than you might imagine. Many of the plants that thrive here today – including many acers, magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons – originate there and were discovered by intrepid explorers who collected seeds from the wild and shipped them back to their wealthy European patrons. In 1912 J.C. Williams, owner of Caerhays Castle, employed plant hunter George Forrest on a three-year expedition to China. Thousands of packets of seeds were sent to Caerhays, along with copious descriptions of the plants and their habitat. Williams and his gardeners planted and nurtured them, creating the basis for the wonderful gardens that we see today. Caerhays is well suited to many of Forrest’s discoveries, as the mild climate, high rainfall and sea mists create the kind of temperature and
humidity that the plants would find in their natural habitat; the acidic soil is also perfect for them. Williams also began breeding plants and producing hybrids that can now be found in garden centres all over the country. It’s amazing to think that the beautiful spring-flowering plants we now take for granted may have started life on a remote hillside in the Far East!
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Letters to the Editor
Joseph Apps 1852 - 1915, a carpenter and lay preacher at the methodist church, bought Dyer House in an auction from Lord Falmouth in 1891. He later lived at Colston House according to the 1901 and 1911 census. Would you know where those houses are now, as I can't find anything on them? I have attached a photo of his daughter's marriage in 1904, the vicar was M.E.R Brockman.
The following was passed on by Vince Van Kempen-Wilson Secretary of Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Dear Sir, I am trying to trace my wife’s family, who lived in and around Probus. The Apps family lived there during the 1800 and 1900's
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Paul Tutto, Baldhu tuttontemple@btinternet.com Editor: If anyone has information that can help Paul please contact him directly (and let us know too!) Image below: The marriage party of Laura Apps and Arthur Milton c.1904. Can anyone confirm the location?
Dear Editor, What a delight to read Sarah Hoggett’s article on Speedway at St Austell. Speedway is much missed in Cornwall since the closure of the Trelawney circuit at St Stephen over a decade ago. Plymouth is an up-and-coming venue and certainly worth the journey for a night of thrills and spills. I have a particular interest as my father, Bill Holden, rode for Poole, Southampton and England in the 1950s while my cousin Kevin was another England international and a very popular rider at Exeter and Poole in the 70s. My father always spoke fondly about racing at St Austell and actually held the track record there, I think in 1953 or 1954. My racing career at Weymouth was sadly far less successful than my forebears! Paul Holden, Fairfields
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Probus Walking Group
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HE Friday shorter walks continue to be very well supported with up to 25 walkers and quite a number of beautifully behaved canine friends enjoying some lovely local walks. We have been relatively lucky with the weather although we did err on the side of caution when Storm Eunice put in an appearance! The local footpaths have been quite muddy so we had to avoid them for most of March but still managed some interesting walks around the local lanes. April started quite dry and sunny so it was nice to get back to the footpaths around Trelowthas and Lamelyn again. Long may the dry conditions continue. If you haven’t yet been able to join us then we would love to see you, we are a pretty friendly bunch! Just turn up on Friday mornings at 10am at the village hall carpark. The other section of Probus Walking Group continues to go out for longer walks every Wednesday. Contact details for both sections can be found on page four.
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ARL Roberts from St Austell got in touch after reading the speedway article in last month’s Probus News. He’s a local historian and founder of the Cornwall Heritage Trust. Carl remembers going to the speedway and thinks it would be a lovely idea to get a commemorative plaque put up at Par Market to reflect the history of that site. In the 1950s Cornwall Stadium (on the site of the current market) recorded crowds of over 10,000 for the speedway events held there so it would be good to keep that bit of history alive. Good luck Carl. Wouldn’t it be just lovely to have a stadium nowdays in Cornwall that could host sports events for 10,000 people? For the latest information on the Stadium for Cornwall (S4C) go to: https://cornish-pirates.com/stadiumfor-cornwall/stadium-for-cornwallstate-of-play/
Probus Ladies Group
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N 6th April 2022, 13 members met in PVH to decide on the future of the group. Although there had been interest expressed in some of the committee roles, there was no volunteer to take on the important role of secretary, and so with great sadness it was decided to close the group. Probus Ladies Group was formed in March 2007, at the suggestion of June Gould and Tricia Pooler, as a friendship group for retired ladies in the village. To their surprise almost 60 people joined at the initial meeting! These numbers have remained consistent until the outbreak of Covid caused the group to disband. Since the group was formed we have enjoyed a varied and enjoyable range of speakers, we have been on theatre visits, shopping and sightseeing tours and shared excellent Christmas meals and summer cream teas together. At the very beginning it was decided that one meeting a year would be focussed on a charity decided on by the members and over the years a sum well in excess of £5000 has been donated to local and national charities. Amongst these, in 2016 the group raised sufficient funds to purchase two public access defibrillators for the village. There are some details which need to be addressed, these are: 1. Over the years some delightful Scrapbooks have been curated with input from members. It was felt that these, and the official tablecloth and gavel should be somehow retained and preserved for the village. If anyone has any ideas what to do with these items please let us know.
2. There is a small amount of cash in the Books and Sundries sales account. This was intended for the 2020 Charity, Cornwall Hospicecare. We intend to pass that amount on. 3. The main bank account and petty cash amounts to approximately £550 after all expenses have been paid. At the last AGM held in March 2020, many members paid their annual subscription, if anybody would like their subscription returned please contact Pat on 01726 882978 by 10th May 2022. Any money left over will be divided and 50% given to Cornwall Hospice Care and 50% to Cornwall Air Ambulance. 4. The remaining committee members will find homes for the other items belonging to the group. These include glasses, tablecloths and kettles. There is also a wireless public address system. If any group would be able to make use of this, in exchange for a donation to charity, please contact any of the remaining committee. These are Pat Gluyas, Susan Fraser, Tess Bowen, and Janet Lawer.
Charity bike ride By Viv Pyatt
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T last after a two year wait due to the pandemic my daughter Verity and I are finally flying out to Milan on 6th May to embark on our 220 mile sponsored cycle from Milan to Venice. Prior to COVID-19 we raised over £5,000 for the charity Little Hearts Matter but were unable to do the actual ride as it was postponed twice. We’d like to thank everyone who has donated and supported us so far. We are pleased to finally get to complete the mission in memory of my granddaughter and Verity’s daughter Lyla. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ viv-pyatt May 2022 | 41
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Probus Historic Cornwall Group The history of Charlestown in 10 generations
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HE April meeting of Probus Historic Cornwall Society was also our AGM, at which seven of the present committee were re-elected. This short business section was followed by a fascinating talk by Lyndon Allen on the History of Charlestown. Lyndon is the 10th generation of his family to live in Charlestown, some of his ancestors having moved there from Veryan to help build the harbour. Before that, the area was known as Polmear and the boats were pulled up onto the beach, often falling foul of bad weather. Charles Rashleigh, after whom the village is now called, had become very wealthy through mining interests and wanted a safe harbour from which to ship the ore. In 1776 he married Grace Tremayne of Heligan and her dowry financed the building of the port, which was designed by Smeaton. Each time the harbour gates were opened, water was lost from the basin. To replenish this, two ponds were excavated. They were 40 feet deep and covered four acres. Charles Rashleigh bought Trenance Valley, hoping to use its water to fill them but this was not successful. Instead, water was brought from Lavrean Moor, near Bugle, and east for five miles through Luxulyan Valley. In places it ran underground for over a mile, entering Charlestown from under Mount Charles roundabout and past what was a gunpowder factory, where Penrice School now stands. The leat fed several industries.
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Every couple of years, the ponds had to be cleaned of debris. This was all washed down to the beach where a brick works used the waste clay to create 10,000 tons of bricks. Later, anti-tank traps were installed on both beaches. The wide road down the centre of Charlestown used to accommodate up to 1,000 horses and their china clay loads at a time. Change began in 1906 when clay pipes were installed which took the clay slurry to the harbour. Then in 1910 heavy transport began using steam lorries. In 1914, the horses were taken by the army to use at the front. Sadly, only a few of them ever returned home. Charlestown had the largest clay-dry in the world, and the only one connected to the sea. The village has another claim to fame as it was the first place in Cornwall to be bombed, on 15th July 1940. The church took two years to build and has a fibreglass spire, the first in the country. It has six bells, one of which is called the Noël Coward bell, as it was donated by him. Lyndon's talk was peppered with anecdotes and snippets of gossip and we could have listened to him for much longer than the time allowed!
A loading shute at Charlestown Harbour. Credit: Jon Hibberd
Wild Garlic Pesto By Sarah Hoggett with image by Jon Hibberd
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NE of the most familiar (and pungent!) sights of Cornwall in spring is wild garlic growing in the woodlands and hedgerows. Also known as ramson, it has a milder taste than the bulb garlic you buy in the supermarket and the leaves can be used to make a delicious pesto to toss into hot pasta or spread on bruschetta. Pick young leaves, when they’re at their most tender, wash well to remove any dust and bugs, then dry on kitchen paper. Here’s a simple recipe: In a food processor, blitz together 100–150g wild garlic leaves, 50g toasted pine nuts (or hazelnuts, for a cheaper alternative), 50g finely grated Parmesan and the zest of half a lemon. With the motor running slowly, add olive (or rapeseed) oil until you reach the desired consistency. You’ll need about 100– 150ml. Add seasoning and a generous
squeeze of lemon juice, which helps preserve the lovely green colour. The pesto will keep in the fridge for a few days. Other culinary uses - add the raw leaves to salads; chop leaves finely and stir into a risotto or omelette just before serving; stir finely chopped leaves into a cheese scone mix before you add the liquid. And remember the golden rules of foraging: • NEVER pick something unless you’re 100% sure you know what it is. The leaves of wild garlic, for example, look similar to those of lily-of-the-valley, which is poisonous • Only take what you need – leave plenty behind for the wildlife that may depend on it • Don’t strip an entire plant – take just a few leaves or berries from one plant, then move on to another • And pick well away from the verges, where passing cars (and dogs – need I say more?) may have contaminated the plant
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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 the Comrades Club) Last Monday of the month, starting at 7:30 pm Badminton Club: Currently meet 1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays each month at PVH 8 pm Comrades Club: See notice on page 10 Hawkins Arms: Quiz night 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Starts at 8 pm Ladock Parish Wildlife Group: Beavers in Cornwall. A talk and presentation by Chris Jones on Wednesday 11th May 2022 at 7:30pm. This virtual event is fre and everyone is welcome to attend. To get the Zoom link, please contact Rowena Castillo-Nicholls via email on ilovecornwall8@yahoo.com Dragonfly Walk in Woodland Valley Farm with David Cooper on Tuesday, 17th May 2022 at 1:30 pm. This event is free but has limited spaces, so booking is essential. To book your place, please
Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners: Club nights are 1st Tuesday of each month and training nights are on the 3rd Tuesday each month. Next training night is 17th May at 7 pm Over 60s Luncheon Club: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:30 pm: 11th, 25th May Probus Club of Probus: 9th May - Lunch at The Falmouth Hotel Speaker from Gweek Seal Sanctuary Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Monday 9th May. Visit to Lanivet Church and fish and chips. To be confirmed. Look out for the posters! Probus Knit and Natter Group: Wednesdays, 10 am to 12 noon, at Probus Comrades Club Probus Litter Pickers: First Saturday of each month at 10 am. Meet at PVH Probus Shindig and Rally: 1st, 2nd and 3rd July. Wednesday 29th June Roche Brass Band in the marquee. Jonathan Keam 07785 367734 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 Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee: There is loads going on in the village! See page 9 for details, and more next month Roseland U3A - See page 4 May 2022 | 47
Local sport Probus U8s By Ryan Davies
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ROBUS Under 8s have enjoyed a fantastic first season in the East Cornwall Youth League, having formed just a year ago. It’s been rewarding to see the progress the boys have made since our first training session, and with just two league games remaining, the team won their first game with a 4-3 win over Tregorrick. Despite the majority of opposition teams having been playing together for at least a year longer, our Under 8s team have approached every training session and each match with a positive attitude and a determination to battle right through from the first whistle to the
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last. They’ve always gone out with the purpose of just having fun, and it’s made for a memorable first year. It’s been a joy to watch their progress. The team have played 15 games so far this season, including friendlies, and have scored 15 goals. They can all look back on their first year in football and be super proud of themselves. We’d like to say a special thank you to our sponsors for this season – A & H Duct Cleaning Services, Aussie Marquees, and WTW Cinemas. We’re very grateful for their support and generosity. I’d also like to say a big thank you to Josh for coming forward and volunteering his time to help me run the team. I find it amazing that someone who lives outside of the village, who has no connection with the team and no children involved, is willing to give up his time to help with and lead training sessions and attend home and away games. Josh also organised all of the sponsors for this season. We’re all very grateful. Thanks Josh! It's also important to thank the parents for getting the boys to training and matches every week, particularly standing out in the dark, cold winter nights up at the MUGA. Enjoy the summer weather!
Probus Bowling Club By Dave Meggs
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HE green was opened officially by our President, Brian Greaves, when he bowled the first wood on Saturday 9th of April. We were blessed with an almost cloudless sky and a lovely warm afternoon so most of the members enjoyed a short roll-up before adjourning to the clubhouse for a delicious faith tea. . MAY HOME FIXTURES Tuesday 3rd
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Ipplepen or Sandford
Women’s Club T20
1 pm?
Wednesday 4th
Midweek XI
Foxhole
St Newlyn East 100
6 pm
Saturday 7th
2nd XI
Roche
Div 2 East
1 pm
4th XI
Newquay 4
Div 6 East
1 pm
Sunday 8th
1st XI
St Mawgan-in-Pydar
National Village Cup
1 pm
Tuesday 10th
Cornwall O60s
Wednesday 11th Midweek XI
Semi Final
St Newlyn East 100
6 pm
Saturday 14th
2nd XI
Wadebridge 2
Div 2 East
1 pm
3rd XI
Buckland Monachorum
Div 4 East
1 pm
Sunday 15th
Cornwall O50s
Channel Islands
Championship
1 pm
Monday 16th
Cornwall O50s
Channel Islands
Friendly
1 pm
Tuesday 17th
CCB
Schools’ Competition
Michelle Kent
10 am
Thurs 19th
GRCC U15
Truro U15
Saturday 21st
1st XI
Mullion
County 1
1 pm
4th XI
Gunnislake
Div 6 East
1 pm
1st XI
Roche or Yelverton
Village Cup
1 pm
Ladies XI (TBC)
Redruth Ladies
Women’s League
2 pm
Tuesday 24th
CCB
Schools’ Competition
Michelle Kent
10 am
Wednesday 25th
1st XI
Wadebridge (if qualified)
Hawkey Cup
6 pm
Midweek XI
Gorran
St Newlyn E League
6 pm
Thursday26th
GRCC U15
Perranporth
Youth League?
6 pm
Saturday 28th
2nd XI
Callington 3
Div 2 East
1 pm
Sunday 29th
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