Probus News Magazine - September 2019 edition

Probus News MAGAZINE

September 2019 Issue No. 239

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FLU CLINICS 2019 Twenty’s Plenty See Pages 10 and 24

Probus Art Exhibition

Winter is coming!

Robin’s new book

See Page 16-17

See Page 19

See Page 40

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Sports Reporters wanted

COMMUNITY NEWS AND NOTICES Pantomime Auditions

With a new season starting soon for many sports, Probus News Magazine is urgently seeking reporters to provide regular updates on local sports teams.

Probus Parish Players is pleased to announce that the next pantomime will be Dick Whittington and is to be performed between 20th and 22nd February 2020.

No experience necessary, just a willingness to get out there, write a few lines on what you see, record the scores and maybe even take a photograph.

Megan Russell is excited to be taking the opportunity to direct again and is proud to be working with a script written by someone with a personal connection to the theatre group.

Help and guidance provided. Junior reporters are particularly welcome. Please contact the Editor.

Volunteers needed to plant daffodil bulbs

Auditions for all cast members will take place on Sunday 15th September at Probus Village Hall.

Auditions for chorus members – both adult and junior – will begin at 2pm and auditions for principal roles will begin at 3pm.

Thanks to kind donations from the Parish Council, Probus News Magazine and some individuals, we have over 3,700 daffodil bulbs to plant at the entrances to the village.

Several people have already put their names forward, but we need quite a few more people with an hour or two to spare to help with planting.

If performing isn’t for you, there are always a variety of ways to get involved with the Probus Parish Players. From scenery painting to fundraising, there will be an opportunity to share your talent. Pop in on Sunday 15th September to introduce yourself or message the team through the Facebook page.

We are aiming to plant between 19th and 22nd September depending upon the weather. Please contact the Editor if you can help.

If you have any questions, contact us via Facebook @ProbusParishPlayers or email info@probusparishplayers.co.uk

Submissions deadline:

Front Cover: Tony Mannell from Cornwall Woodcarvers (www.cornwallwoodcarvers.co.uk) demonstrating his skills at the Probus Art Exhibition held in Probus Church on 2nd-4th August.

The submissions deadline for articles, adverts, alterations and other items for the magazine is 5pm on the 10th of every month. Items submitted after the deadline are unlikely to be considered for publication.

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A-Z of Probus Clubs, Societies, Organisations and some useful contacts Acoustics Night (Upstairs at the Comrades Club)

Badminton Club Bowling Club Church Bell Ringers Church Floodlighting Fund Churchwarden Comrades Club Cornwall Councillor Cycling – Probus Pedallers Dance Classes Children (4Real Dance)

Football Club - Juniors Football Club - Saturday Club Football Club - Seniors Friends of Probus Church Friends of Probus Surgery Historic Cornwall Society

Kids Club Breakfast/after-school/ holiday club at Probus School

Knit & Natter Group Ladies Group Little Lights Live at Home Friendship Group Little Acorns Pre-School Martial Arts Group Memory Cafe Mid Cornwall Wood Turners Mothers Union Motion Fitness (Circuit training) Over 60s Luncheon Club Parish Players (Pantomime) Playing Field Management Committee Parish Church Parish Council

Primary School Primary School PTA Probus Club of Probus The Roseland Academy U3A Roseland & District Village Hall Letting Secretary Wednesday Walking Group Young Farmers

Tim Joyce

07412 126774 timstravels01@hotmail.com

Pauline Partridge John Cobbold

01726 882649 01726 882495

Robert Dodd Neil Staten Bryan Trebilcock Bob Egerton Dave Light

01726 883408 robertjdodd@hotmail.com 01726 883699 neil.staten@live.co.uk 01726 882747 01726 884451 bobegerton@mac.com 01726 882087

Angie Smith

07825234855

contactus4real@gmail.com

Graham Smith 07968 478970 Please send updates to l.com editorprobusnews@gmai Steve Flack 07956 049727 Chris Davey 01726 883309 Laura Van Kemp01726 883109 skooch.vkw@googlemail.com en-Wilson Anthea Johnson or Verity Allen 01726 882745 Vince Van 01726 883019Â vince.vkw@gmail.com Kempen-Wilson Diane Gibbs

01726 882647

kidsclub@probusschool.org.uk

Eve Richards Pat Gluyas Pam Cobbold Tracy Beavill Sarah Brown Chris Pearson Jill Prisk Richard Elliott

01726 882657 or 07767 383982 01726 882978 patgluyas68@btinternet.com 01726 882495 jplelissick@btinternet.com 01209 719062 camborne.liveathome@mha.org.uk 01726 882647 01726 883661 01726 884388 07980 449305 info@midcornwallturners.co.uk

Kay Middleditch 07812 380651 kay.louise81@icloud.com Zena 01726 882751 or Janet 01726 882927 Cathy Cadby 07860 755787 cathycadby@gmail.com Graham Smith

07968 478 970

Rev. Joachim Foot 01726 882218/07930 095687 rector@probusteam.com probuspc@gmail.com Amanda Kendall 01726 883614 www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Deanne Carden 01726 882647 Naomi Buckland 01726 882647 Nick Hibbett 01726 883093 nick.hibbett@btinternet.com 01872 530675 www.theroseland.co.uk Terry Neil 01872 530196 Frank Fuller 07749 368162 probusvillagehallenquiries@gmail.com www.probusvillagehall.co.uk Terry Hodge or Tim Joyce 01726 884495 or 01726 884574 Teigan Parkhouse 07703183968 teiganparkhouse@hotmail.com

Other village Facebook groups: Probus Cornwall, Probus Super Mums, Probus News Magazine, Probus Rocks 4

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COMMUNITY NEWS AND NOTICES

Probus News Magazine Annual General Meeting Probus Comrades Club Wednesday 2nd October 2019 at 7:45 pm All are welcome

Do you have something to say about the magazine, or have questions for the management team?

Are you curious, or perhaps even interested in getting involved in the production of your free village magazine? This is a great opportunity to provide your viewpoints and talk to committee members without any obligation.

Contact Sheila Bing on 01726 883400 for further details.

Stop Press: Wainhomes

phase 2

Late news in that Cornwall Council and Wain Homes will be hosting a public meeting in the village hall on Monday 16th September (time unknown, but possibly in the evening).

We understand it to be a consultation exercise of sorts to discuss the proposed development of around 50 properties on the field south of Carne View Road and east of Parkengear.

We have no more details as of now, but check the Parish Council website nearer the time. www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk

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How to contact the magazine...

By hand: Articles for Probus News can be left at Trudgian Farm Shop in Probus Square, or at Treviglas Cottage, Treviglas Lane, TR2 4LH. By e-mail: editorprobusnews@gmail.com

EDITORIAL TEAM EDITOR: John Denyer 01726 884531 mob: 07824 555519 editorprobusnews@gmail.com CHAIRMAN: Sheila Bing 01726 883400 sheila.bing@outlook.com SECRETARY: Peter Clarke peteclarke1950@gmail.com 01726 884177 SUB EDITOR: David Meggs 01726 883443 minesaredwine@hotmail.com TREASURER: Ryland Shephard 01726 884365 ryland.shephard@btinternet.com ADVERTISING: Kaye Ludlow 07968 722430 advertisingprobusnews@gmail.com DEPUTY TREASURER: Terry Hodge 01726 884495 tjhodge321@gmail.com DELIVERY MANAGER: Tim Joyce 01726 884574 timstravels01@hotmail.com Ian Tumilty 01726 883202 itumilty@btinternet.com

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SOCIAL MEDIA: Vanessa McGill vanessa.mcgill@hotmail.com

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The inclusion of any article or advertisement in this magazine does not constitute any form of accreditation by the editor or management committee. They are unable to vouch for the professional qualifications, etc, of any advertiser. It is the advertiser’s responsibility to ensure conformity with the Trades Descriptions Act 1975, Business Advertisements Disclosure Order 1977 and the Consumer Credit Act 1974. Readers must satisfy themselves that an advertiser meets all their necessary requirements. Opinions expressed in this magazine are those of their authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or management committee.

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DEADLINES: See table (left) Probus News is a non-profit making independent voluntary organisation.

Your donations are always welcome.

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Slipknot Upholstery

Editorial Firstly, condolences to the family and loved ones of Barry Poore, who sadly passed away in August. Barry was a lovely man who will be sorely missed.

All types of traditional and modern upholstery undertaken.

Thanks to all contributors to this edition. Articles inside cover a broad range of topics, so I hope all readers find something of interest. If we are missing a village activity or group update, let me know.

Roger Fortescue, a Probus News volunteer deliverer, was attacked and badly bitten by a dog last month while delivering the magazine. Roger is slowly recovering, although still bandaged a month on. If you have a dog that runs free on your property, and you would like items delivered to your front door, please consider installing a post box by the gate. Our volunteers can then do their community work without risk of being bitten. Thank you.

Rebuild or Recover.

Gabrielle Townsend St Erme gaby.upholstery@btinternet.com 07530 286822 or 01872 279812

Do you have a problem?

Why not contact one of your local Parish Councillors for advice or visit www.probusparishcouncil.gov.uk Kevin Blayney Nik Budden Mark Champion Steve Dalton Liza Deards James Faull Nick Gillard (chair) Ross Goldworthy Jon Hull Malcolm Maskill Bill Sutherland

Rosparc, Probus Fore Street, Probus Carne View Road Ridgeway, Probus Holly Farm, Truck Hill Tresowgar Cottage Fore Street, Probus Gwell an Nans Church View Road Lamellyn Vean Bosnoweth, Probus

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Remember, if you are not able to contact a particular councillor, then you may contact the Parish Council Clerk Amanda Kendall on 01726 883614 (email probuspc@gmail.com). Cornwall Councillor Bob Egerton on 01726 884451 or 07785 748844 can also be contacted for advice.

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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I’d be grateful if you would publish this.

Are you one of the people who always drives along our road in a rush every morning? Or maybe one of the young drivers who zoom up and down every evening between 6 and 8 pm, on their way to leave tyre marks and litter by the substation on Ladock Road? If so: I hope you don't hit a cat. Another cat, that is.

I hope you don't hit a dog. Another dog, that is.

I hope you don't hit any wildlife - deer have recently been seen on this road.

I hope you don't hit a horse - a lot of riders have to use this stretch.

I hope you don't hit a person, especially a parent pushing a buggy.

I hope you don't hit a child walking or cycling to or from school.

I hope you don't hit me.

That's a lot to hope for, and I don't feel very hopeful.

I live on Chapel Street, which has a 20 mph limit between the junction with Fore Street all the way past the school and the driveway to Lamellyn. There is no pavement on half of this street despite the school and the 20 plus houses, so pedestrians are forced to walk in the road.

Instead of us all having to hope, what about you slowing down to BELOW 20mph, as that is the maximum legal limit?

Marilyn Joyce, Chapel Street Dear Editor I have just read through the August 2019 edition with great fascination. As one of the original committee members, along with my wife (Ann), it is fabulous to see the magazine going from strength to strength. We are still in contact with our great friends, Nick and Lin Hibbett, so it was good to see them mentioned in this edition. It is really good that we can still keep in touch with the village we both loved through the online magazine.

Keep up the good work.

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Tresillian Singers

Probus Ladies Probus Group Ladies Group A large number of members and

We are a group of ladies of all ages and walks of life who love to sing. Many of us don't read music or have any previous singing experience.

visitors enjoyed a fabulous cream tea which was made more enjoyable by Phil playing on the saxophone, accompanied by his friends on percussion and guitar. It was a delightful afternoon where we also made a collection for the RNLI. Norma made beautiful bags containing jewellery and scarves which were sold for the Ladies Group charity the Cornwall Air Ambulance.

We meet every Tuesday evening at Tresillian Village Hall at 7:30 pm under the musical direction of Elaine Tangye. We have a lovely evening rehearsing our wonderful repertoire of music.

We have several concerts throughout the year including one at Probus Church on 13th October (see page 42 What’s On).

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 4th September at Probus Village Hall from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm when the Samaritans will give an illustrated talk about their work. The meeting on 2nd October will be an illustrated talk by Cornwall Air Ambulance.

We would be delighted to welcome any new ladies who would like to join us on Tuesday 3rd September - our first rehearsal after the summer break. For questions or further details, please don't hesitate to contact Jo Elliott on 07784195051.

New members and visitors always welcome.

For further information, please telephone Pat on 01726 882978.

Ladock Parish Church Michael Swift will give a talk in Ladock Parish Church on the stained glass windows at 3 pm on Sunday 8th September. His talk will include the more recent windows in memory of the late Lady Mary and Geoffrey Holborow, as well as the much older Morris windows.

Admission ÂŁ 5 to include tea. The proceeds will be divided between Cornish Historic Churches and Ladock Parish Church.

Picture: Teresa Hayhoe one of the regular Probus Wednesday Walkers completing a loop around Nare Head and Veryan on 7th August.

All welcome.

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I remember when...

been here 26 years now and I love my garden, my greenhouse is full of geraniums - some of them have been kept going for fifty years!

This is the fourth and fifth of the ‘Probus Memories’ articles taken from a small handbook produced by the Probus Old Cornwall Society in 1982.

I remember going to the Chapel school with Mr. Savage as Headmaster but there was a little private school too. That was Laburnum Villa, kept by the Misses Pascoe. I went there to learn music, but I didn’t like it - I just hated practice as I’d sooner go out and play marbles with my brothers!

Mrs Gertrude Chapman I’m as Cornish as you make ‘em! I was born at the bakery in Probus and as soon as Irene and I were old enough, we helped with the business. We only had horses and wagons to deliver in Philleigh, Veryan and Ruan, Grampound Road and Coombe and as far as New Mills, Ladock, Merther, St. Erme and St. Michael Penkevil! A hand cart served the village, but later on we had a bright yellow Ford van - a real ‘tin lizzie’. Primes were noted for bread, cakes, real saffron as well as sweet cakes and tea treat buns. We made wedding cakes and besides all this, cooked Sunday dinners at a penny a time, but Christmas turkeys cost 6d to cook. Our customers included Trewithen Estate and Lord Falmouth as well as Probus School and we also made 6 lb loaves for Truro Workhouse. Baking started at four in the morning and the big cake oven baked 300 loaves at one time. The price was 2¼d. or 4¼d. - quite a difference now! We made pasties too and during the war six extra ladies were needed to make four thousand pasties every week!

Children used to come to the schools here from Tresillian, Grampound Road and Grampound. It was a good mile and a half just from Carvean. And Probus Feast started with church on the Sunday, Feast Sports down to Probus School on Monday and something on all week.

The old days were happy. It used to be like a family, living in Probus.

Notes: 1. Primes shop was where Trudgian Farm Shop is now, and Primes Bakehouse was in Chapel St opposite the old Methodist Chapel (now Junk and Disorderly). See the ‘The Book of Probus’ (by Alan Kent and Danny Merrifield), pages 118, 119 and 139 for photos of Primes shop and bakery and of Mrs Gertrude Chapman’s father Albert Treleaven Prime. A copy of this can be found in the Hawkins Arms.

2. Carvean Farm, where Miss Cleave lived is just north of the B3275 Ladock Road, near Truck.

Then there were dances and Sunday school treats.

Dad carried on till he was 70 and when the bakery finally closed, it was a great loss to all the district.

Miss Bette Following last month’s memories from Miss Bette, wartime stationmistress at Probus and Ladock Halt, we were contacted by Mrs Ida Mount-Stephens who lived in Truck as a child and has clear and fond memories of Mrs Bette.

Miss Cleave Yes, I was 93 last April! I dearly love going out with the Sunshine Club. We went to Penzance last week and I found a lot of changes from when I was a girl.

A lot of changes in Probus there are too. I came to Probus, now let me think, when I was nine years old and we lived at Carvean until we retired. I’ve 12

Ida also remembers circus elephants bathing in the Tresillian river opposite where she lived in Truck.

We’ve heard about circus elephants bathing in Millpool in Truro but never before in Truck.

Probus Historic Cornwall Society

It is thought they may have got off the train at Probus to be walked to Truro via Tresillian as a way of ensuring everyone in the area knew that ‘the circus is in town’.

We have also been told that at one time a circus would visit Probus and set up the big top adjacent to St Austell Road.

Midsummer Bonfire On a glorious Friday 21st June, members of Probus Historic Cornwall Society travelled to Stithians to celebrate, with Redruth Old Cornwall Society, the tradition of burning a huge bonfire. Although customarily held on midsummer eve, which this year fell on a Sunday, the event was moved to the preceding Friday, to coincided with the summer solstice.

The origins of the festival are thought to be pagan but, along with several other similar events, are now celebrated with a Christian theme. The 23rd June was St John's Eve, and the 24th was the Feast of St John the Baptist.

If this triggers memories from any of our older readers, please do get in touch. Hopefully more on this next month.

Arriving at the field on high ground, we were welcomed with tea and pasties. Soon quite a crowd had gathered, including a local choir which led us in the singing of Cornish songs and ditties. Then, with the sun setting, the ceremony took place, led by a Master of Ceremonies, with a Lady of the Flowers and the Lighter of the Fire all taking part. The words were spoken firstly in Cornish then repeated in English.

Image: Old Truck from an undated photograph

PO Eddy On page 13 of Probus News July edition, we asked if anyone could identify the man standing next to PO Eddy (who is on the left) in the photo below.

Several people have indicated it could have been Nobby Clarke who worked at the garage. We know that it’s definitely not Ray Harris who worked at the post office. Can anyone else confirm whether or not it is Nobby?

The blaze roared away while the evening air became chilly. After thanking our host, we made our way home, further inspired to maintain and lose no opportunity of saving and handing on whatsoever of Old Cornwall remains.

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POCS Rebranded

by the County's Records Office ensuring that the history of our village and its local area is recorded for posterity.

Probus Old Cornwall Society is now known as Probus Historic Cornwall Society Readers of this magazine may be curious to know why the village's history society has changed its name. The main reason was to avoid a popular misconception that the society is solely for those who are both old and Cornish. We would like all who might have this image of our society to know that members do not have to be either old, Cornish or both. A rebranding exercise you may think? Yes, unashamedly so!

At the end of each meeting we serve refreshments, always accompanied by pleasant social conversation.

We are always happy to receive visitors for an admission fee of ÂŁ1.50, although annual membership is only ÂŁ7.50 per member.

The village hall does restrict the number of persons in the Committee Room in which we meet to 40, but so far we have never had to turn people away.

We meet in the village hall from September to April on the second Monday of the month at 7:30 pm and aim to have two summer visits in May and June. These are often visits supporting subjects presented by recent speakers.

Why not consider coming along either as a member or visitor? For further information contact our Secretary Vince Van Kempen-Wilson on 01726 883019.

We are still members of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies. We keep formalities in our meetings to a minimum. The main activity is a presentation on a subject of local interest, usually with slides.

For details of forthcoming meetings look out for our posters displayed in the bus shelters, the garage and the fish and chip shop. Details and meeting reports are also regularly in this magazine.

Suzy does it again

An example of this will be our meeting on 9th September where the speaker will talk about the Argall Photographers in Cornwall 1865-1915.

Probus model Suzy Monty recently appeared in the national Pick Me Up! magazine proudly wearing her four-decade old bikini and still looking as good as ever. Good for you Suzy!

Another major facility is the society's library. Our librarian has an impressive stock of books of local and Cornish historical interest. The catalogue and a selection of books are displayed at meetings for members to borrow.

Our speaker's secretary arranges our future meeting subjects and is always on the lookout for speakers of interest. Our recorder records village events for the future. Ultimately, these records are held 14

A message from Rev Joachim Foot September is a rather strange time of the year. We find ourselves in a time of beginnings and endings.

The lull of the summer is replaced by the return to work and school for many of us. The equinox marks the transition into the autumn and winter seasons and the natural world begins its slow march towards its winter rest. As we speed up, the world slows down. In the Church we look towards Harvest Festivals as a time to give thanks for the Lord’s provision of food to us and to remember the hard work that goes into the production of our food.

Probus Church diary

September services Sunday 1st 9:30 am Connect 11 am Holy Communion Sunday 8th 9:30 am Holy Communion with

Family Club Sunday 15th 9:30 am Holy Communion with Family Club Sunday 22nd 9:30 am Family Service Sunday 29th Team 9:30 am Service with Holy

Communion in Probus Church

As a time of new beginnings, September is an excellent time to start coming to church, particularly if you are feeling lost or lonely or in need of a community that will care and support you. Putting the past behind and finding new life in Christ is the heart of the Church’s life.

You are always welcome to join us on a Sunday morning or at any of our regular events.

Little Lights Thursday 5th at 1:45 pm Thursday 19th at 1:45 pm Tower Tots Thursday 12th at 1:45 pm Thursday 26th at 1:45 pm

With every blessing, Rev’d Joachim Foot

Messy Church None in September

Team Rector of Probus, Ladock, Grampound with Creed and St Erme

Every Tuesday 10 am Said Communion in the Lady Chapel 10:30 -12 noon coffee morning Every Friday (During Term Time) 9 am - 10:30 am coffee morning 15

Probus Art Exhibition

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Well done to everyone who supported the 7th Probus Art Exhibition in the church. The exhibition was organised by Vanessa McGill, helped by a host of volunteers. It featured over 180 works of art from 30+ artists along with exhibits and demonstrations from Cornwall Woodcarvers. Over ÂŁ1,750 was raised towards church funds.

The next Probus Art Exhibition will be held between 16th to 19th July 2020.

Images: Top left: Paddling Puffin by Cathy Stringer. Top right: Windswept Gorse by Frankie Durose. Below: Now and Then Dungeness Diptych II by Sarah Keyworth.

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Probus Bowling Club So near and yet so far! The men’s team came second in their league missing out on promotion by a single point to Grampound. We continue to play friendlies until green closing on Sunday 15th September.

Home matches in September: Tuesday 3rd Club competition Mixed pairs 10 am Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th Club Finals 10 am Wednesday 11th Friendly vs Bickford Smith 2 pm Sunday 15th Closing Day with Faith Tea 2 pm Feel free to come along and watch if you like or, if you would like to try bowling telephone Roger Dunbar 01726 882771 or John Cobbold 882495.

FLU CLINICS 2019

Bookable clinics for Patients of Probus & Grampound Surgeries For Patients 65 years or over: Saturday 28th September 8:30 am – 12 noon Saturday 26th October 8:30 am - 12 noon For patients under 65 years who meet the following criteria: •

Anyone over 18 years suffering from asthma and taking regular preventative inhalers • Anyone suffering from a chronic disease e.g. heart disease, diabetes, chronic renal disease, COPD • Registered Carers

Saturday 26th October 8:30 am - 12 noon For appointments phone Probus Surgery on 01726 882745 or Grampound Surgery on 01726 882521

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A heartfelt mission Viv Pyatt and her daughter Verity are on a mission to raise over four thousand pounds for the ‘Little Hearts Matter’ charity in memory of Verity’s daughter Lyla Isolde.

They are planning several events, culminating in a sponsored cycle ride along the Italian Po valley next spring. The ride is from Milan to Venice via the Italian Lakes and foothills of the Alps. Viv and Verity will ride over 400km tackling alpine foothills, valley paths and very challenging climbs.

On 2nd August a ‘Cream Tea’ event was held in the village hall and this proved very popular with over £450 being raised and countless cakes and scones being eagerly consumed. prizes and an auction.

On 7th September, Viv and Verity are organising a sponsored ‘purple themed cycle ride’ from Probus to Truro. The event departs from the village square in the morning and returns to the Comrades Club in the evening where there will be fun and games including a quiz, disco, games, prize draw with fab

For more information call Viv on 07868 708062 Charity website: www.lhm.org.uk

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Probus Book Club

A question of movement

The book supplied to us this month by Probus Library was The Fire Child by S.K Tremayne. The book, a psychological thriller, evoked some strong feelings amongst the reading group, but mostly, once started, we couldn't put the book down.

How do you want to be able to move for the rest of your life? We all know what we should be doing to live a healthier life. Eat the right things, sleep a bit more, drink more water, less television, more physical activity - the list can be pretty hard to stick to with the challenges that modern life throws at us, but most of us know the basics. We have a much higher chance of success when part of a team, with others around to help us feel accountable, when we are part of something bigger, rather than being on our own.

The book was not liked at all by a couple of the group. One member said that the story was so improbable it was ridiculous, but it was still hard to put down. The rest of us raced through the book, thoroughly enjoying it while agreeing that it was a highly unbelievable story.

The story is about a widower David Kerthen.

He is a lawyer and works very hard in London to earn enough money for the upkeep of Carnhallow House, his ancestral home in Cornwall. For many generations his family owned tin mines in Cornwall, and throughout the book there are references to tin mining and various places in Cornwall.

In London, he meets and falls in love with Rachel, who is much younger than him. After a whirlwind romance, she moves to Carnhallow and is then left on her own with David's mother and son (the fire child) while David works away during the week.

As the book progresses, several incidents happen which unnerve Rachel and it becomes clear that both David and Rachel have kept secrets from each other regarding their previous lives, resulting in a very unexpected ending.

I have seen first hand how people who live more active lives do so because they have people around them, encouraging them, supporting them - their fitness family. Fitness friends can be some of the best friends you will have in your life. They are motivating - they want you to succeed. They celebrate your triumphs - this doesn't have to be a big deadlift or your fastest ever mile, but it could be something simpler like being able to pick up your grandchild because your shoulder no longer hurts. They commiserate with you when life gets in the way and sometimes you miss out. Being active - and staying active - is so important. Not necessarily because you are going to run an ultra-marathon or fight in a boxing ring, but because you are able to be active. One of the biggest reasons to prioritise exercise in your life is quite simple. It's because you can move right now.

After starting a regular exercise regime, most people wish that they had started sooner - they know it will help them move better for the rest of their life. When will you start?

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Opinions on speeding

Is there interest in approaching the council for further monitoring of traffic volume and speed?

Are we confident that all of our councillors accept the issue? Do we ask our overstretched local police to help with a more significant presence at speeding hotspots?

Opinion one: Exercise is good for us. For most people, the cheapest and most accessible form of exercise is walking. Many people in Probus walk daily, some to the shops and village amenities while others ‘go round the block’ with their dog. However, a looming danger hides in plain sight - the speeding motorist.

If you have a positive suggestion, then write to the magazine or attend the next parish council meeting. Ensure that your experiences are heard and your views understood. Let ‘village peoplepower’ be the catalyst for change.

It seems to have become a bit more of a problem recently, especially at the main entrance and exit routes.

The specific areas of concern appear to be Chapel Street and Ladock Road, St Austell Road at the eastern end of the village, and leaving the village towards Truck Hill. These roads have either a 30 mph or 20 mph speed limit, which unfortunately some people choose to ignore.

So, are you interested in helping to make the village streets safer for everyone, and what will you do about it?

Thanks for reading.

Opinion two: There appears to me to be four options to address the issue of speeding in the village: 1. Deterrence and enforcement 2. Physical means: chicanes, speed bumps etc.

3. Technology solutions (using electronic/software within our vehicles) 4. Bring about a social change of attitude

We have heard of cats and dogs killed, especially on Chapel Street. Many have witnessed nearmisses at the junction with Carne View Road or seen cars flying through tight spots in their rush down Fore Street towards Truro. Is there a serious accident waiting to happen? It could be a child, older person crossing the road, or even you.

Option 1 involves campaigning for speed cameras or a more significant police presence around the village hot spots.

Option 2 involves campaigning for expenditure to physically slow traffic through the village.

Option 3 means waiting for technology in vehicles that will prevent cars from driving over the designated speed limit. This is closer to reality than many people may realise.

Arguably option 4 is the only one that each and every one of us can directly influence.

Probus Parish Council (or Highways department) have already installed speed bumps along Fore Street, a chicane arrangement on St Austell Street as well as one fixed and one mobile speed indicator. A 30 mph limit exists in most of the village with a 20 mph limit in Chapel Street, Ladock Road, and parts of Tregony Road, which only work when people adhere to them. Clearly some don’t.

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Procrastination

Option 4 involves us having open and honest conversations with the car drivers in our families or social groups, specifically talking about the issue of speeding in our village.

Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished. Some would say it’s an ‘Artform’.

But this is not just a Probus issue. It’s all well and good preaching about driving at 20 mph through Probus but not if you then drive at 38 mph through Grampound Road or Tregony High St.

Research from Nationwide Building Society reveals procrastination is costing people an average of £449 each year or almost £30,000 over their lifetime.

Peer pressure can be harnessed to make speeding in residential areas as socially unacceptable as driving under the influence of drink or drugs or not wearing a seat belt. We can all influence this.

The national poll of 2,000 adults in the UK shows that 57% have been caught out financially by leaving things to the last minute and 63% selfidentify as procrastinators.

Rather than expecting someone else to fix the problem, why not start talking about it?

People have paid the price – literally – mainly by leaving it late to find gifts (50%), not putting money into a savings account (38%) and lastminute holiday planning (30%).

Roseland Area U3A Dates for your diary: Monday 16th September at 10 am in Probus Village Hall. A presentation on the work of Maria's Animal Shelter.

It seems that men procrastinate more, costing them £571 a year, compared to just £325 for women.

Top 10 reasons why I procrastinate:

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Plant Snapshot: Dahlia

Europe in the late eighteenth century. The dahlia tubers were used as a food source by the Aztecs, and some speculate that is why it was initially introduced to Europe, but then the flowers stole the show, and the dahlia passion began.

By Will van Zyl If ever there was a genus of plants that would satisfy the varied tastes of gardeners it is the dahlia. From the biggest blowsiest flowers, some more than 25cm across, to small single blooms a tenth of the size, the flower shapes and sizes vary dramatically.

There are about 14 groups of flower types with names like cactus, waterlily, anemone, pompon, paeony, collerette, fimbriated, star and double orchid, to name a few.

Today there are over 57000 registered varieties of dahlias, and the belief is that most of them are hybrids of the first three species that arrived in Europe from Mexico.

There is a dahlia for nearly every space in the garden from the impressive Dahlia imperialis which reaches heights between 2 and 5 metres (with the right conditions it can grow up to 9 metres), to the small Lilliput dahlias which only reach heights of about 30cm.

Recently dahlias have returned to their Aztec food roots. A Swiss company brought out a range called DeliDahlias, six different flower varieties each having different flavoured tubers with hints of asparagus, parsley, fennel or celery.

The beautiful flowers can be enjoyed in the garden during the summer, and when they die back in the autumn, the tubers can be harvested.

The National Dahlia Collection, based near Penzance, has over 1600 varieties and is definitely worth a visit between July and September.

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Ross Paddock Memorial Games A fun day was had by all on Sunday 4th August when four junior teams and four adult teams turned out in memory of Ross Paddock and to raise over £1,000 for Probus FC and Dementia UK. The day started with a Youth Team competition before two veteran teams with a combined age of well, quite a lot, played each other. Both teams played with great enthuasium, gusto and the occasional bit of flair. The final game, Probus First team versus Friends of Ross (in blue kit), proved to be a lively and very competitive game that ended with a 3-3 draw. Karen and Tony Paddock asked to

thank all those that turned out to play, those that supported the day and those who helped.

Image above: Probus vets (in red kit) parking the bus while Josh Daniel shoots at goal. Next page right: Jason Bullen acting very cool in defence and below: Adrian Partridge scores with a diving header for ‘Friends of Ross’.

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Robin’s new book

done yet though, and made several powerful runs in a frantic attempt to regain her freedom. But I knew I had her beaten, and looked down to see a 6lb bass thrashing in the inky water. “You beauty!” I shouted, fist pumping the air, when she was safely ashore.

But this was no time to stand around congratulating myself: the fish tend to move through in short bursts here, and I was eager to see if I could repeat my success. After quickly unhooking, and releasing the fish, I was out again. Winding in, I felt like some junkie mainlining on bass, senses heightened by this flush of success, and amplified by the darkness - the suspense was killing me! Halfway in, the lure was nearly stopped dead in its tracks, as a 5lber bit off a bit more than it could chew. Two good fish in two casts was good going for any method of fishing.

Congratulations to Robin Bradley from Hicks Close upon the publication of his first book A Bass Angler’s Life published by Treviscoe based InstructUK Resource Ltd. Robin’s 160 page book reflects on over thirty years spent shore fishing for bass in Cornwall and elsewhere, with lures and bait.

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Here is a short extract with Robin’s kind permission: Preface I plugged up to dusk before, as usual, switching over to crab bait as the darkness came in. An hour later I hadn’t had a single bite, and began to wonder if the fish had stayed away.

I decided to experiment a bit more with plugs in the dark, and clipped on a Jointed Thunderstick. I crept out to the end of the rock, using as little light as possible, and cast out. I was just wondering why the fish weren’t around, in such good conditions, when what felt like a steam train slammed into the lure. The take was electrifying, jolting through my hands, and nearly making me fall in! I couldn’t make out exactly what was going on out there in the darkness, but I knew I was into a good fish.

Both captor and captive knew they were locked in a desperate struggle. Slowly, the odds turned in my favour, and I inched the fish towards me. She was not

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WW1 Thank You On 15th August, Nicholas Gillard, Chair of the Probus Parish Council, presented framed photographs to the Comrades Club and three of the volunteers in recognition of their support during last November’s WW1 Centenary commemoration.

Nicholas said that the event was very memorable, bringing the village together and making a very positive impression on the younger generation.

Pictured below left: Nicholas Gillard and Kevin Cope (Chair of the Comrades Club). Below right: Joe Hill and Josh McGill who dressed as WW1 soldiers and led the lantern parade around the village during the evening of 11th November 2018. Not pictured is Ant Stevens, the 3rd volunteer soldier. The stunning photograph of the beacon with the three soldiers standing to attention nearby is used with kind permission of Abi Hobbs www.abigailhobbsphotography.com

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Photographers in Cornwall’ Probus Memory Cafe: We meet at 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at PVH. Next meetings are 11th and 25th September

EVENTS DIARY 2019

Circuit training at PVH: Mondays 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Motion Fitness

Secretaries: Are you planning an event? To avoid clashing with another group on your preferred date, why not publicise your event here in advance?

Children’s Dance classes at PVH: Fridays 4:30 pm to 5:10 pm Mini Divas and Dudes Dance 3 years plus. 5:15 pm to 6 pm Street Dance 7 years plus.

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For contact details see page 4 (Club Directory) Key: PVH = Probus Village Hall. PCC = Probus Comrades Club, HA = Hawkins Arms.

Wednesday Walking Group: Every Wednesday.

Meet in the PVH carpark at 9.30 am (sometimes 9 am). Call Terry/Tim for confirmation of departure time

Acoustic Sessions: Upstairs at PCC normally on the last Monday of each month

Coffee Mornings: In the church every Tuesday 10:30 am to 12 noon. Every Friday during term time in the church 9 am to 10:30 am. Every first Saturday in the month

Hawkins Arms: Closes on 1st September and re-opens under new management on Friday 20th September at 7pm. (see poster on page 18) Probus Knit and Natter Group: Tuesdays, 10 am to 12 noon at PCC

Mobile Library: PVH car park Friday 13th September, 11th October, 8th November, 6th December 11:10 am -12 noon

Probus Ladies Group: The next meeting will be at PVH on 4th September from 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm. when the Samaritans will give an illustrated talk about their work

MHA Live at Home Probus Friendship Group for people 60+ at PVH. On Thursdays 10 am - 12 noon (except 3rd Thursday of month)

Probus Club of Probus: Thursday 19th September 10 am at PVH. Brian Sheen talks about Astronomy in Cornwall

Tresillian Singers: 13th October at Probus Church along with City of Truro Male Choir starting at 7:30 pm raising money for charity

Probus Pedallers: Every Sunday. Meet at Probus Surgery car park at 9 am. Arriving back at 12:30 pm

How to live happily with you teenager: A talk

by Frank Fuller at 7pm on 10th September at PVH. (see notice on page 41)

Probus Over-60s Luncheon Club: Wednesday 4th and 18th September at PVH Probus Historic Cornwall Society: Monday 9th September 7:30pm in PVH. Frank Argall ‘The Argall

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A warm welcome awaits at

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September Events . . .

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