Probus News Magazine November 2023 Issue No. 284
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How to contact us... By email: 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.
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Probus war graves Page 24
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Plus: Remembrance service, defib update, u3a and more. Front cover: Probus Young Farmers firework display in November 2022 by Paula Brocklehurst.
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Community News and Notices you, or someone you know, needs Christmas hamper Ifsome support, get in touch by emailing: nochildgoeshungryprobus@gmail. appeal com – and if you can spare a couple
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HIS year, just as it has done since 2020, the No One Goes Hungry Project is putting together Christmas hampers to support families and individuals in Probus and the surrounding area. Turkey and fresh vegetables will be bought from local suppliers in the last few days before Christmas, but if you’re able to make a contribution to the hampers, however small, that would be greatly appreciated.
of hours to help assemble and deliver the hampers on 23rd December, please email the address above. Please help in whatever way you can – it really does make a difference.
To make sorting and packing the hampers easier, the Community Larder is asking for different kinds of items to be donated each week through November and the first half of December: Week commencing 6th November
Stuffing mix, gravy granules
13th November
Custard, cranberry sauce
20th November
Chocolates, sweets, biscuits
27th November
Christmas pudding
4th December
Christmas cakes, Yule logs
11th December
Mince pies, Christmas crackers
18th December
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There will be collection boxes for food items at the filling station, farm shop and Spar shop, in the church porch and in the pub. If you’d prefer to make a financial contribution, you can either leave cash at one of the collection points or donate direct to the NOGH bank account (sort code 30-98-97, account number 32716962). 4 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 284
Rock Lobster
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OOD luck to Probus-based CHBN radio presenter Jason Moyle, who is heading to Newcastle for the Community Radio Awards ceremony. Jason is shortlisted in the category of ‘Arts and Creative Radio of the Year’ on 4th November for his radio play Rock Lobster. Jason hosts several shows on CHBN, including ‘Nothing but the 80s’ and the ‘Vintage chart show’. Wishing you all the best, Jason.
A message from the Chair
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ROBUS has grown significantly since the first issue of Probus News was delivered in April 1998, and in October 2023 we delivered issue 283 to over 1100 households. The magazine enables people moving into the village to have access to tradespeople and services. Our ‘What’s On’ page informs every household of events taking place in the village and allows those without access to the internet a source for information.
mention must go to our Editor John, who works tirelessly for the magazine supported by his editorial team, in particular our official photographer Jon Hibberd who attends most events that take place in the village. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the committee for their continued hard work and dedication over many years. We are extremely grateful to those who take the time to send in their monthly reports, and contribute by writing interesting articles. I would also like to say a big thank you to everyone who has been involved with the fundraising for the defibrillators and especially to those who have donated so generously.
During my time on the committee of Probus News, first as Delivery Manager and currently as Chair, I have seen many changes to the magazine and to the continued dedicated personnel who produce and deliver it, some of whom have been with us since issue one. One of the changes has been the development from black and white to the lovely coloured glossy magazine you receive today. Another change and certainly moving forward is that the magazine is now available online at www.issuu.com/probusnews/; we also have a very popular Facebook page.
I am very proud of what is an excellent and high-quality village magazine, and I look forward to it continuing for many years to come.
I am indebted to all those volunteers involved with the production and delivery of the magazine. I would like to thank our loyal advertisers and the parish council, without whose financial support we would not be able to produce and deliver this magazine for free to every household. I would also like to thank everyone who buys our Christmas draw tickets, as the money raised is an important contribution to our yearly revenue.
It has been wonderful to see so many new and familiar faces at Little Lights Baby and Toddler Group since September. The group continues to grow each week. We enjoy lots of playtime, a sit-down snack time with lots of fruit and a few treats, and a fun time of stories and songs. If you have pre-school children or grandchildren and would like to join this fun and friendly group, please come along on Thursday mornings during term time from 9:30–11 am at Probus church. For more info, please contact Christine Salaman on 07593 757299.
It takes time and effort to fill the magazine with relevant and interesting content each month, so a special
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A-Z of Probus clubs, societies, organisations and some useful contacts Acoustics Night (Comrades Club)
Tim Joyce 07412 126774
Badminton Club Bees (swarms/issues/questions) Bowling Club Church Bell Ringers 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 Please send updates to l.com David Meggs 07850 945626 editorprobusnews@gmai Liza Deards 07888 684425 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 g? Is your group missin Eric Bendelow 07917 008491 ow kn us t Le Graham Smith 07968 478970
Friends of Probus Church
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Grampound Road Cricket Club
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Knit & Natter Group Litter Picking Group Little Lights and toddler group Mid Cornwall Wood Turners Over 60s Luncheon Club Parish Players (Pantomime) Playing Field Mgmt Committee Probus Parish Church Parish Council Clerk Probus Primary School Probus Primary School PTA Probus Club of Probus Probus Environmental Action Team (PEAT)/Probus Churchground maintenance Probus Nursery Spotlights Youth Club 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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Eve Richards 01726 882657 or 07767 383982 Steve Dalton 07813 995206 stevedalton166@btinternet.com Christine Salaman 07593 757299 salaman_pandc@yahoo.co.uk 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 Awaiting update Maria Roper
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Angela Praed 01726 882647 Christine Salaman 07593 757299 07901 147353 or 07717333713 01872 530675 Terry Neil 01872 530196 07749 368162
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Probus Primary School PTA The autumn term is flying by, and we’ve had a lot of fun over the last seven weeks. The Halloween Disco was a huge success and helped us raise money towards our target for new Outdoor Education equipment, while all the children had a great evening with some very impressive costumes! We are looking for local companies/ individuals to sponsor our events and help us raise money towards our annual fundraising targets. Please reach out if you are interested. Friday 3rd November sees our first ever Bonfire Bingo at the village hall, with all welcome. Bingo books are for sale on the door and it promises to be a fun evening.
Cornwall Councillor update 20 mph
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HAVE now been informed that following the public consultation held in June 2023, the overarching feeling was one of support for the proposals of reducing speeds in built-up areas, with a large number of responses requesting extensions to the proposed limits. However, some objected to the proposals, commenting that they were unnecessary and would adversely affect journey times. After consideration of all responses received, with improved safety for all road users in mind, it has been resolved that the proposals will 8 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 284
be implemented as advertised in most areas and some in an amended form. As you know, there were genuine concerns about the traffic-calming measures in Fore Street, so after many meetings held by myself with Cormac, Cornwall Council, Probus Parish Council and local residents, the proposed parking arrangement in the vicinity of Probus Filling Station has been revised. The sheltered parking has been replaced with a ‘Loading Only’ bay outside the filling station, tactile buildouts and double yellow lines. The drawings will be circulated to residents close to the filling station and I am happy to discuss them with any resident who has any questions. The 20 mph schemes are due to commence in November, but this will likely be delayed in Probus due to ensuring that all further responses are considered. No 27 Truro College bus I am aware that there are on-going issues with the No 27 Truro College bus which is operating at full capacity, causing difficulties for students to get to college on time. I have written to the Transport Department at Cornwall Council and to First Bus to ask that this be looked into and will update asap. Bin Collections I understand that residents in some parts of the village are not always having their rubbish collected. I have raised this with Cornwall Council and they are looking into why this has been happening. If you need to report a missed bin collection, you can do so on the CC website or by phoning 0300 1234 141. Please do let me know if this is happening regularly so that I can ensure this is reported. As ever, if there is anything I can do to help, please get in touch. Karen Glasson
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A message from the curate and parish council chairman
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HE team at Probus Church is dedicated to strengthening its role as ‘the village church’, as well as serving the wider parish. It has been an iconic part of life and the community for many centuries. What it means to be a village church in this century and this decade has changed immeasurably over the years. The succession of Charles III was announced last year across all media platforms and importantly it was also physically ‘proclaimed’ in the church by the chairman of the parish council, because for hundreds of years the church was the one place where everyone in the village would regularly congregate. We recognise that, in the way our society and community function today, this is no longer the case. Going to church is now just one of many things village folk may do on a Sunday morning. Not everyone in the village these days may be a part of the church but that doesn’t mean that the church is not still at the centre of the village, an active part of the community and a place of welcome for all, whatever you believe. This was illustrated at the Probus Fun Week Carnival this year, when the church proudly carried their banners and a cross as a part of the procession. It is also shown in the way the building is a hub for many village projects such as the community larder. Remembrance Sunday has been part of the church calendar since the end of the First World War. The event has always been a mixture of civic gathering and religious worship, starting outside 10 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 284
the church before progressing inside. Remembrance, however, is an event for all, not just those who are part of the church. In 2018, the church and Parish Council supported and enabled the memorable civic and church events to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War, including the new memorial near the village hall. In the years following this it has been right for the church to partner with the parish council and to mark the event on Remembrance Sunday with a civic ceremony starting at the new memorial, continuing to the war memorial outside the church for the naming of those who fell in battle and two-minute silence at 11 am before proceeding inside for the service of remembrance. These can be seen as different aspects of the one event for church people and non-church people alike. This year, as has been the case in previous years, church members are involved in the remembrance event at the new memorial by the village hall and parish councillors will be playing a part in the church service. We would like to encourage everyone in the village to engage with this important communal act of remembrance on 12th November from beginning to end, both outside and inside the church, whatever you would normally do on a Sunday morning. Rev. Paul Salaman and Cllr Nicholas Gillard
November church services
Sunday 5th: 9:30 am Connect 11 am Holy Communion Sunday 12th: 10:50 am Service of Remembrance Sunday 19th: 9:30 am Connect Sunday 26th: 9:30 am Holy Communion
Other events in the church
Coffee mornings: Tuesdays 10:30 am– 12 noon; Fridays 9–11 am Youth Club (years 7–13): First and third Sunday evenings 6:30-8 pm Little Lights baby and toddler group: Every Thursday 9:30–11 am
Civic remembrance event
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HIS year’s remembrance event will take place at the new WW1 memorial (on the green by Probus Village Hall) on Sunday 12th November, starting at 10:20 am and ending by 10:40. This allows time for those attending to walk to the main memorial by the church for the formal remembrance service at 10:50 am. As in previous years, this event is being organised by Ryan and will involve poetry, readings and song by Probus schoolchildren and adults.
Ryan, Cayden and Jacqui repainting the new WW1 memorial in October.
It is hoped that Fore Street will be closed for a short period between Probus Village Hall/Amelia Close and Probus Square to allow both remembrance events to be conducted without traffic noise. Please join if you can.
Do you have a problem?
Why not contact one of your local parish councillors for advice?
wwwprobusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Alison Cook
Nankilly
07516 794883
alisoncook@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
Chris Dutton
Carne View Road
07969 451207
chrisdutton@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk
James Faull
Tresowgar Cottage
07494 756249
Bryan Fogerty
jamesfaull@probusparishcouncil.gov.uk bryanfogerty@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
Paul Quinlan
Fore Street
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Bill Sutherland
Bosnoweth
01726 884007
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Walk to Sett Bridge By Sarah Hoggett
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ERE’S a short but very pretty walk (more of a gentle stroll, to be honest) for those days when the woods and fields are just too muddy to venture into, even in your wellies. It begins in the hamlet of Ruan Lanihorne, which takes the first part of its name from St Rumon, while Lanihorne means ‘church-site (lann in Cornish) of Rihoarn’. As with a number of other Cornish saints, almost nothing is known about St Rumon, other than that he seems to have lived in the 9th or 10th century. Much of the church that bears his name dates back to the early 14th century, although an earlier church was built here in 936 and the lann or religious settlement itself was probably even earlier. Once you’ve explored the church, walk along the narrow road to the right of the
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church, with the Fal-Ruan estuary on your left, for quarter of a mile or so until you reach Sett Bridge, then return the same way. (Look out for the Fairy House, tucked away about halfway between the quay and the bridge!) The land alongside the estuary is now a nature reserve and
is inaccessible, as it’s surrounded on all sides by private farmland, but the views more than make up for it – especially in early evening when the setting sun is reflected in the water. It’s a haven for all kinds of birds – in addition to large flocks of Canada geese, at least two families of swans, heron and egrets, you may be lucky enough to see greenshanks and small numbers of black-tailed godwit. Even if you’re not into birdwatching, it’s a wonderfully peaceful spot to while away half an hour or so. You could be forgiven for thinking that Ruan Lanihorne has always been a sleepy little backwater, but did you know that it was once home to a castle so magnificent that, in the whole of Cornwall, only Launceston’s was bigger? There is no trace of it now, nor of the small boats that once worked here or the ferry that, until the early years of the 20th century, operated between Ruan and Truro. You can read more about all of this in Philip Marsden’s excellent book, Rising Ground.
Photo credits: Bridge and church, Jon Hibberd; Fairy House, John Denyer; Swans and cygnets, Richard Ludlow.
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ONGRATULATIONS to Laura and Vince Van Kempen-Wilson, who celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in September and celebrated it with friends in Probus Comrades Club. Laura and Vince were married in Probus Church on 19th September 1998.
Probus Defibrillator Campaign update
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HE first of the three new community-funded defibrillators has been installed in the lobby at Probus Village Hall. The other defibrillators, located at the surgery and Probus School Filling Station, will be upgraded shortly. Images by Jon Hibberd.
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Surprise, surprise..! By Sarah Hoggett with image by Jon Hibberd
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F you went to the art exhibition in the church in September, you’ll remember seeing Louise Miller’s beautiful clay model of Probus church, which was raffled to raise money for church funds. Entrants chose a numbered square from a grid, with the winning number being drawn at the end. In all, it raised almost £400. Hawkins Arms landlord Graham BishopMacrides was so taken with the model that he co-opted friends and family members to buy as many squares as possible to increase his chances of winning. A cunning plan – but it didn’t work! The number that was drawn was one of the few that Graham and his associates hadn’t managed to snaffle and sadly his plans to display the model on the bar had to be abandoned. Fast forward to a Friday evening a few weeks later, when model maker Louise
and exhibition organiser Vanessa McGill were spotted sneaking into the back room of the pub with a mysteriouslooking package. Soon the furious voice of local artist Dave Handcock rang out: ‘Graham – get down here! I’ve got a bone to pick with you!’ An ashen-faced and very nervouslooking Graham duly appeared, followed by husband Phil, at which point he was ordered to ‘Open that box!’ Inside was a wonderfully detailed clay model of the church. It turned out that, having seen how disappointed Graham was not to have won the original, Dave had commissioned another model in secret from Louise as a thank you for all Graham and Phil’s hard work for the village over the last year. So the model will take pride of place in the pub after all, as soon as a suitable protective cover can be found for it. The Queen Vic in Eastenders might have an imposing and stern-looking bust of Her Maj on the bar, but Probus has something infinitely more classy! Below: Graham and Louise, with the model of the church.
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Probus War Graves By Steve Dalton
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ROBUS Environment Action Team’s small group of volunteers has been working in the church grounds for a little over a year now, with the full support of the church leaders. Our aim in the first twelve months was to remove bramble, ivy and holly that had become overgrown to such an extent that many graves were completely hidden from sight. We are now turning our attention to the graves themselves and have noticed that there are three official war graves present and a number of graves that refer to men killed in action who are buried in cemeteries in Europe. We came upon such a reference to Major Gerald Vawdrey, whose inscription is on his father’s grave. He was 29 and died serving in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry in the Normandy campaign on 11th July 1944; this campaign lasted 86 days and over 22,000 allied servicemen
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died. He is buried in St Manvieu war cemetery in Cheux, France. Having seen this inscription and several others like it, we contacted the British Legion for advice as to how we could treat these differently than the other graves. It seemed wrong that they were neglected and overgrown – in fact, it was difficult to read the inscriptions on some of them as they had become so dirty. We were put in touch with Kev Braddock from Mevagissey, who is an ‘Eyes On, Hands On’ project volunteer for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). This initiative involves volunteers who look after war graves and report to the CWGC if there is any deterioration or damage to the gravestones of these servicemen. Kev informed us that the Probus churchyard is actually an official war graves site, having three local casualties of war buried there. He oversees twelve such sites in the Roseland area and advised us that we should apply for a Commonwealth War Graves plaque to signify its importance. We have done
this and hope to have it in place on the railings at the front of the church before this year’s Remembrance Day events. But we want to do more than just place a sign on the railings. We wish to start our own ‘Eyes On, Hands On’ team here in Probus and, with the help of several people, we have obtained more information about the three war grave casualties – Sidney Walters, Jack Luscombe and Frederick Champion. Sidney Walters of the Royal Air Force 107 Squadron, whose war grave is shown above, was the son of a farmer and it is believed he was living at Goldmartyn next to the Comrades Club at the start of the war. On Monday 30th September 1940, he was a wireless operator/air gunner and one of three crew members on board a Bristol 142 Blenheim Mk IV Aircraft. At 20.30 hours, they took off from RAF Wattisham, Suffolk, on a mission to attack barges at Calais and Dunkerque. The aircraft, loaded with four 250-lb
bombs, had reached a height of about 150ft when its starboard engine failed. The Blenheim skewed to the right and crashed close to the control tower. The aircraft burst into flames and two of the bombs exploded. Help quickly arrived at the scene and, in a tremendous act of courage, Sgt Walters was pulled out of the blazing wreckage by the Squadron Commander, Wing Commander Laurence Frank Sinclair who, although knowing that two more bombs were in the aircraft and could explode, dashed into the fire and dragged Sgt Walters to a safe distance. The pilot of the plane was killed in the crash, and Sgt Walters, at the age of 24 years, sadly died later from his injuries. The third member of the crew was injured but survived. Following his rescue of Sgt Walters, Wing Commander Sinclair was awarded the George Cross in recognition of his bravery. Close to the war grave of Sgt Walters is that of Aircraftman 1st Class Jack Luscombe, Royal Air Force (Auxiliary November 2023 | 25
Air Force) 934 Balloon Squadron (shown on the right). He died on 31st August 1941. The Airman Roll of Honour, 1939–1945, shows him to have been living in Probus at the time of his death. His wife Phyllis was born in Probus and her parents lived on Tregony Road. Although there are no records available showing Jack Luscombe’s cause of death, we do know that the first balloon squadrons were part of the Auxiliary Air Force and operated hydrogen-filled balloons attached to metal cables about 5,000 feet long. The balloons were situated at vulnerable points in order to deter attacks by dive bombers and low-flying aircraft. Jack’s squadron was based at Plymouth, a city that suffered a severe pounding in what has become known as the Plymouth Blitz, which ran from July 1940 to April 1944, a total of 59 raids being recorded.
The war grave of Corporal Frederick James Champion of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, shown on the left, is situated near the old sexton’s hut. He was born in Probus and the 1911 Census shows the family to be living in Truck Hill. He married Rose Hingston in 1926 at Truro and in 1939 the couple were living in Penalverne, Probus, Frederick being employed as an assurance agent and also a Special Constable. He died on 10th January 1946. It is recorded that he died ‘in active service’ while stationed somewhere in the UK. The Royal Army Ordnance Corps was a corps of the British Army and dealt only with the supply and maintenance of weaponry, munitions and other military equipment. They were also responsible for bomb disposal during World War Two. It may be that the families and friends of these men may have moved away or died, leaving nobody to look after their graves. Each year at the war memorial we say, ‘At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them’, to remind ourselves of the sacrifice that so many of our countrymen made but, sadly, although the three war graves are
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inspected quarterly by Kev, other graves here referring to men killed in action, typically mentioned on their parents’ gravestones, are in danger of being forgotten. If we can start our ‘Eyes On, Hands On’ initiative, we would like to include those graves at the churchyard that reference men killed in action – men like James Francis Andrew who was born in Redruth and at the time of his death was a Flight Sergeant with 184 Squadron. On 6th January 1941 his plane, which was on a mission to attack a V-1 site in Germany, was hit by flak and crashed near Le Touquet killing him. His body is buried in Boulogne, in the cemetery shown below; his parents lived in Probus at the time and James is mentioned on their gravestone (shown top right), which is near the steps. Having our own ‘Eyes On, Hands On’ team here in Probus to look after the graves of these brave men would ensure their sacrifice is not forgotten. All it
would involve is meeting from time to time for an hour or so to keep these graves free from litter and weeds and report any damage to the CWGC so that they can deal with it. If you are related to, or have information on any of the above, or feel you could join this group, contact either Helen Adams 07745 626550, Helenmae46@ gmail.com, or Steve Dalton 07813 996206, probus.peat@btinternet.com. Thanks to Kev Braddock, Ryan Davies
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Probus pantomime 2024
Hedra: It’s also about a crab.
By John Denyer
Hudson: It’s about a mermaid who meets a human prince, and they fall in love in the end.
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N early October I had a lot of fun interviewing five young people, all members of Probus Parish Players, as they prepared for rehearsals of the upcoming pantomime. The oldest was Sowella at 12 years old, Annie, Jamel and Niamh are 11, Hudson is eight, and Hedra, the youngest, is just six. Also present was this year’s pantomime director Sophie and her mother, Rachel.
JD: Phew! Thanks, Hedra. Sowella: There’s an evil character in it, too.
Jamel: Like Hudson says, it’s about a mermaid who falls in love, but Octavia tries to stop her.
Sowella, Annie and Jamel attend the Roseland Academy, Niamh goes to Penair Secondary School, Hudson is at Probus Primary School and Hedra is at Grampound Primary. The Director and her mother finished their school days in the last century (probably!) Annie, Jamel and Niamh are old stagehands, having done several pantos in the past – Jamel proudly said his first panto experience was in the womb! Like the others, Niamh started when she was five and has been in Jack in the Beanstalk, Sleeping Beauty, Dick Wittington, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Aladdin and now this year’s panto. That's already an impressive CV for someone aged only 11. Hudson started last year in Aladdin. JD: Hello everybody, thanks for agreeing to talk to the Probus News. What is the name of this year’s panto? All: The Little Mermaid JD: And what’s it about? Sowella: A mermaid! [at this point the kids collapse in laughter] JD: OK, I asked for that, I suppose. Help me out here, guys... 30 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 284
Jamel: Octavia is the baddie. Director: So how does she change from a mermaid to a human? Jamel: By drinking Octavia’s magic potion. JD: Sounds like you’ve read the script, Jamel. Jamel: No, but I watched the movie! [laughter erupts again]. JD: Have any of you read the script?
Jamel: I’ve read a bit of it.
Sowella: No, I just sing and I dance.
Director: I’m hoping you've read at least some of it,Annie, as you have one of the main parts!
JD: What about you, Jamel, you’ve been doing this for years – do they trust you with lines yet?
Annie: I should have! [everyone erupts in laughter again].
Jamel: No, not yet. I had some lines last year.
JD: What part do you have, Annie?
JD: Maybe next year, then – keep on going. Do you get to tell any jokes?
Annie: I’m playing one of the six mermaids, Mariel’s sister called Briny. The ‘sassy’ one. [Laughter again]
All: No! [more laughter]. Hudson: There are jokes in it. I think there is a joke on the last Saturday. Hedra: There is one at the very end. They tell a joke and everyone laughs. JD: I wonder if the audience will laugh? Jamel: Yeah, fingers crossed. [laughter all round] JD: Are there not many jokes in this panto, then? All: [loudly, all at once] YES – there is a comedy duo Sowella: There is Octavia’s servants.
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JD: Oh, you didn’t tell me about that. Sowella: You didn’t ask! [everyone laughs at the interviewer] JD: Oh, are you a chorus with attitude, then – the sassy chorus? All: [laugher erupts once more] JD: So, you are a sassy mermaid then, Annie. If I had to pick a mermaid with attitude, I’d probably pick you. too. Does anyone else have a part like Annie? All: No! [more laughter] Hedra: I’m just doing dancing. Sowella: I’m dancing with Niamh. Director: Niamh and Sowella are our dancers this year. Our Chorus also dance, but these two are our special dancers. JD: Sowella, do you get to say any lines at all?
JD: So, you get to sing and dance – is there a song that you guys particularly like? Sowella: Yeah, Proud Mary. JD: Oh, I love that. Annie: The song from SIX the musical. It’s really good actually, apart from that my dad rewrote the words and I’ve had to listen to it every single day! JD: Can you sing it for me? Annie: No, I’m good thank you. All: [More laughter!] November 2023 | 31
Niamh: I like the song called Born this way, by Lady Gaga. JD: My next question was going to ask what your favourite jokes are, but you haven’t told me any so far. Hudson: I like pirate jokes JD: Such as? Hudson: Where do you come from? Arrrr gentina. All: [they all burst out laughing once more] Hedra: What do you call an elephant with three eggs? Freeeggly.
that I’ve never heard of. JD: What about you, Hedra? Hedra: My favourite part is sitting down. I don’t like being in front of loads of people. JD: That's a bit of an occupational hazard for an actor, Hedra. I’m sure when it comes to it you’ll be fine up there on stage, and you can also wave to your family. Director: Hedra was in the musical we put on earlier this year and was very good in that.
Director: That joke isn’t in the panto! Hedra: I know, I just like it. [the kids all collapse laughing once more]. Jamel: My favourite jokes are from the comedy duo. JD: OK, can you tell me one? Jamel: No. They are just funny. JD: Who is the baddie in this year’s panto? Jamel: Octavia. It’s Megan Russell. JD: Is that Miss Megan Russell, who is head of year eight at Penair? Jamel: Not Miss to me, but it is to Niamh, who goes to Penair School. JD: Is she a little bit scary? Sowella: No, not scary, but she’s not nice. JD: You mean on the stage, I’m sure she’s lovely at school. Niamh: Oh yes, although at school, if she says ‘SILENCE’, we all stop talking immediately. JD: Yeah, I would too if Megan said that to me. What do you like most about being in the panto? Niamh: I like that we get to learn new things and get to know each other more. Like new dances and different songs 32 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 284
Hudson: I like the new friends I’ve made. I’ve made lots but they’re all older than me. Jamel is one. Sowella: I’ve enjoyed making new friends and learning a new experience with them. If I’m doing something for the first time, I sometimes find that it’s new for someone else, too. So, we can do it for the first time together and I like that. My dad’s in the comedy duo with Annie’s dad.
JD: Is having your dad in the panto a bit embarrassing? Sowella: Yes, very. He looks so silly. JD: He’s going to look a lot sillier with his costume on. Sowella: Yes, I dread to think about it! Annie: I really like spending time with my friends. I also like the biscuits when it’s breaktime. Jamel: I like being in the panto because if it’s a new experience for someone, you can help them get over any fears or worries they have.
JD: How often do you rehearse? Sowella: Thursdays and Sundays from September to February, but we don’t have to go every week. I practise a lot at home, too, all the dance moves and singing. My dad isn’t allowed to practise dance moves at home – mum won’t let him in case he breaks stuff! JD: Is it hard to learn all the lyrics? Hudson: Sometimes, but we follow the music and the lyrics come. The music clicks the lyric switch on in my head and that helps me remember the lyrics. JD: For those of you that have done this before, do you remember the stage crew from last year? Jamel: I remember you. JD: Oh good. Who did you like most from the stage crew [pointing at myself]. Unanimously: Brad! [more laughter all round] JD: Oh, thanks guys! Brad! The only good news is that you didn’t say Tom. Any last words you’d like to say to the Probus News and our readers? Jamel: I’d like to say that I hope everyone will buy tickets for this year’s panto. Hudson: Yes, come and watch the pantomime because it’s going to be really funny and really good. Also, if you do come, please make lots of noise and support everybody on stage.
JD: Do you guys think you’ll continue doing panto as you get older? All: YES! JD: Hudson, do you think you’ll manage to get your dad on stage one day? Hudson: Maybe backstage, my mum’s too embarrassed to let him go on stage. Annie: I am going to continue doing it because my granny has just retired, so I want to carry that tradition on.
JD: Thank you all very much. I can tell you are enjoying your time on this year’s panto. You've made me laugh a lot already, I look forward to seeing you all on stage – it sounds like it's going to be a hoot. Ticket details for the pantomime will be published next month. For further information, email info@ probusparishplayers.co.uk or see Probus Parish Players Facebook page. November 2023 | 33
Roseland u3a diary
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HE first art group meeting was successful, with over 20 people attending. November diary: Friday 3rd and 17th November, 10 am in PVH: patchwork and craft group. Monday 6th and 13th November, 10 am in Tregony Village Hall: art group.
Probus Book Club By Liz Horder
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HE book this month has a very curious title, When God Was a Rabbit, by Sarah Winman.
It is a story about familial ties and loss of childhood innocence, secrets, triumph and tragedy and everything in between.
Thursday 9th November, 10 am in PVH: the classic film is the 1955 comedy, Fun at St Fanny’s.
Tuesday 14th November, 10:15 am in Tregony Church Hall: local history group, Civil War in Cornwall, 1642–1645. Wednesday 15th November, 2 pm at Roseland Parc: book club. Thursday 16th November, 2 pm at Tregony Bible Christian Chapel: scrabble. Tuesday 28th November, 2 pm at Tregony Bible Christian Chapel: Parlez-vous français? French conversation group. Thursday 30th November, venue to be decided: luncheon club (phone Sue on 01872 580115 if you would like to join). For further information, please email caroleannbowling@yahoo.co.uk 34 | Probus News Magazine | Issue 284
The characters are portayed so beautifully. The first half of the book focuses on Elly and Joe’s childhood. The second half then jumps forward to their adulthood, and touches on friends lost and reunited, the tragic events of 11th September 2001, amnesia, crime and punishment, sexuality and more.
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ROBUS News magazine is a non-profit organisation that aims to deliver a high-quality village magazine full of news, events, photographs and articles of local interest, free to each household in Probus, 11 times a year. It’s created and delivered entirely by volunteers. Our only income is from advertising, a discretionary grant from Probus Parish Council, and the annual cash draw. So the draw is a vital part of our yearly revenue. We’re very grateful for all the backing we’ve received from you over the years and sincerely hope you’ll continue to support your village magazine. Included with this edition you’ll find a book of tickets and a pre-printed envelope. Here’s how to enter: 1. Write your name, address and a contact number on the ticket stub for each ticket you wish you buy. 2. Insert the completed stubs in the pre-printed envelope provided. 3. Add the matching amount of cash (or a cheque payable to Probus News Magazine) for the number of tickets you wish to buy. 4. Seal and drop off the envelope at Trudgian Farm Shop, the Spar shop, Probus School Filling Station or directly to Terry Hodge, La Chaumière, The Green, Probus. Alternatively contact any of the committee members to arrange collection (see page 3). Additional tickets can also be obtained from any committee member. Thank you once again for your support – it’s greatly appreciated! November 2023 | 35
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EVENTS DIARY 2023
Probus Church Christmas Fayre: Saturday 18th November, 2–4 pm. As usual Dave Meggs will be collecting bottles for the bottle stall from the beginning of November. These can be dropped off at the church coffee mornings on Tuesdays or at 71 Carne View Road (note the new address).
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. PCC = Probus Comrades Club. 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. 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. Also held on the first Saturday of each month between 10 am and 12 noon. 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. Mid-Cornwall Wood Turners: Club nights on 1st Tuesday of each month: Training nights on the 3rd Tuesday in every month. Mobile library: 3rd November and 1st December. PVH car park between 11:30 am and 12:20 pm.
Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Monday 13th November at 7:15 for 7:30 pm in PVH, speaker Paul Holden on Lanhydrock House and the Robartes Family. Monday 11th December, speaker Michael Bunney on The South Cornish Coast and the World Wars. 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 now on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Next meetings on 16th November and 21st December, 7 pm for planning committee 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, but contact Tim Joyce or Terry Hodge first. Every Friday for shorter walks 10 am. New members also always welcome. November 2023 | 41
St Austell Choral Society concert
Probus Parish Players Pantomimes are very costly to put on, so please support our upcoming fundraising events Bingo: Friday 17th November at Probus Village Hall. Doors open 6.15 pm. £10 a book.
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T Austell Choral Society sings Vivaldi Gloria on Saturday 18th November, with works by Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Mendelssohn. 7:30 pm at St Augustine’s Church, St Austell. Tickets available from: www.staustellchoralsociety.co.uk
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Breakfast with Santa: Sunday 3rd December at Probus Village Hall. Evening with a Medium: Tuesday 6th February, details to follow. Johnny Cowling: Thursday 8th February at Probus Village Hall, details to follow. For information: @Probus Parish Players or info@probusparishplayers. co.uk
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ROBUS Bowling Club closed the green on Friday 29th September with the final of the Roger Johnson Trophy. The earlier rounds had been played the previous weekend. The weather had been kind as Saturday was sunny, but not so nice on the Sunday for the semi-finals. Rod Danyluk and Will Cross made it to the final, where Rod
finally came out the triumphant winner. All proceeds from the competition were donated to Cornwall Hospice care. We held our AGM on Tuesday 10th October. Our new officers are: President: Meta Johnson; Chair: Carole Wyatt; Vice Chair: Peter Wyatt; Club Captain: Martin Hyatt; Treasurer: David Meggs; Secretary: Roger Dunbar. The bowls now moves indoor at Veryan for the winter. We will hold our presentation lunch in March next year.
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ICTURED below is Probus Youth’s U12s team celebrating after a great win over Mousehole at the end of September. Well done to all the players!
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