Gwennap Parish NewsletterAn Blu Lann-Wennap Derivadow

Autumn 2012

Issue 21Serving Gwennap Parish

This magazine was created to provide you, the parishioners, with an insight into what is happening locally andat the Parish Council. We hope you find it useful and would welcome your views on any issue affecting the

parish and those in it.

gwennapcouncil@btinternet.com

Alan Blamey, Clerk 01872-864601

Your Parish Website - www.gwennap-parish.net

A recent aerial view of the United Downs Landfill Site - (thanks to SITA for the photo).There are approximately 15 weeks of capping now taking place over two remaining areas. Over 6,000 trees have been plantedwith more to follow as part of the landscaping programme. The endless flow of lorries carrying earth ‘cover’ have finally finishedand the reinstatement of footpaths across the site will follow the landscaping.

In the photo on the right hand side are Sparry Bottom (top right), the edge of the Industrial Estate (middle right) and part of theStock Car track (bottom).

Deadline for articles for the Winter issue is 23rd November 2012

Receive this Newsletter by email and reduce the ‘green’ burden - send an email with “News” in the Subject: boxTo: gwennapcouncil@btinternet.com

2 - H.M. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Fete & Cusgarne School

Helen Rowe receives a bouquet of flowers from themembers of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee fetecommittee. Helen is Chair and Secretary and is keptfairly busy.

SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD PROGRESS

Bank Holiday Sunday Parish Walk

Diary of Events - 3

DIARY for September, October, November & December 2012

SEPTEMBER2nd Car Boot Sale at the Richard Jory Playing Field, Pulla Cross4th The Coffee Stop at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 10 - 11.30am (organised by Gwennap Church)4th WI Harvest Auction, 7.30pm Frogpool Chapel5th Hicks Mill Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.30am - Noon8th Concert at Gwennap Church 7.30pm £3.50 (Georgina Sherriff, W.Jane Recorder Club + Sine Nomine)11th The Coffee Stop at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 10 - 11.30am (organised by Gwennap Church)13th Horticultural Society's Annual Dinner - Church Hall, 7.30pm15th Gwennap Church young musicians - time tba16th Car Boot Sale at the Richard Jory Playing Field, Pulla Cross18th The Coffee Stop at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 10 - 11.30am (organised by Gwennap Church)20th Parish Council meeting at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 7.00 p.m.20th Horticultural Society Autumn Bounty with Mr K Willcock 7.30 pm24th Harvest Pasty Supper, Frogpool Methodist Church 7pm + auction of produce for charity25th The Coffee Stop at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 10 - 11.30am (organised by Gwennap Church)26th Fete Committee meeting at Cornish Arms, Frogpool 7.30 pm - all welcome27th Coffee Morning, Frogpool Methodist Church 10.30 - 11.30 a.m.

OCTOBER2nd The Coffee Stop at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 10 - 11.30am (organised by Gwennap Church)3rd Hicks Mill Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.30am - Noon8th Harvest Supper & Auction at Gwennap Church Hall (pasties & pudding) 6.30 pm9th The Coffee Stop at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 10 - 11.30am (organised by Gwennap Church)16th Lunch Club, Gwennap Church Hall 12.30pm18th Parish Council meeting at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 7.00 p.m.18th Horticultural Society - Bulbs for all Seasons - Mr Tompsett 7.30 pm24th Beetle Drive 7.30 pm Frogpool Chapel Sunday School Hall. £1 (Women on Wednesday Group)25th Coffee Morning, Frogpool Methodist Church 10.30 - 11.30 a.m.

NOVEMBER7th Hicks Mill Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.30am - Noon11th Remembrance Service at Gwennap Church 10.45 am15th Parish Council meeting at Parish Rooms, Pulla Cross 7.00 p.m.15th Horticultural Society - Southern Hemisphere Plants - Clare Batten 7.30 pm20th Lunch Club, Gwennap Church Hall 12.30pm24th Christmas Fair in Gwennap Church Hall 10 - 12 noon29th Coffee Morning, Frogpool Methodist Church 10.30 - 11.30 a.m.

DECEMBER5th Hicks Mill Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.30am - Noon9th Annual Carol Service, Frogpool Methodist Church 4pm

Blackberry & Citrus Cordial recipePreparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutesThis delicious cordial is perfect for summer and is an excellent way tomake use of any glut of blackberries. Serve with fizzy water for a deli-cious refreshing drink, or add a teabag and hot water for a lovely takeon fruit tea.Ingredients:· 600g blackberries· Zest and juice of 2 lemons· Zest and juice of 2 oranges· 150g caster sugar, or honey, or agave nectarDirections:1. Place all ingredients into a saucepan and stir to combine. Cook

down very gently for 15 minutes or until the blackberries havebroken down.

2. Push the mixture through a sieve into a bottle, making sure youget as much flavour as possible out of the fruit.

To use, pour 1cm of the cordial into a glass and top with water

Parish Walks (See photograph on P2)

Bank Holiday Sunday (remember, the dry day!), saw a goodlynumber of walkers and dogs set out for the fourth parish walkof the year. What should have been a dry-underfoot stroll turnedout to be ‘sticky’ in places because of summer rain.Nevertheless, the walks have been very popular, giving peoplefrom different parts of the parish the opportunity to explore newpaths whilst getting to know new faces – sometimes getting toknow their neighbours! It’s not a route-march, we often stop tore-group.Our June walk took us on an interesting excursion intoPerranarworthal parish returning via Bissoe and Coombe, and inAugust we scaled the heights to United Downs and WhealClifford via Sunny Corner, following the spine of the hill downinto Point Mills. There was some road walking, there has to be,because footpaths don’t always connect.The next Walk will be between Christmas and the New Year –watch for the posters.

4 - Cusgarne Community School Update Tree Wardens

Another busy year draws to an end.

The Jubilee celebrations saw everyone in a home made hat and red, white and blue clothes. There was a picnic lunchoutside a photo of which was in last Parish Newsletter.

There has been much to celebrate. Five children received awards from the Truro and Roseland Learning CommunityAwards at a special ceremony in the Cathedral. At this a special choir sang which included two children from Cusgarne.

Years 5 and 6 took part in a Structural Engineering day run by the University of Exeter in Cornwall held at TremoughCampus. The teams had to design and build a Sports stadium, made out of paper, competing against other schools. Ourteams built two amazing stadiums and were awarded second and third places. Silver and bronze certificates have beenpresented.

Classes One and Two spent a day at St Michael's Mount. Two Swiss students have worked in school bringing in aspectsof another language and culture. Percussion, summer sports and mini soccer clubs have been well attended.

The school took part in an Olympics Sports festival at Richard Lander. Cusgarne represented Great Britain and dressed inthe team colours including finger nails!Every one participated in a sport event. For the Olympic Art each child made a tile depicting a country's flag . These wereon display in the Cathedral during the last week of term.

The musical play, "Dragon" was a huge success and most enjoyable. Again every child took part with great enthusiasm.The costumes and scenery were also superb. All the staff and parents involved deserve congratulations.

SCHOOL PLAYING FIELD PROGRESS

The field is becoming a sports field at long, long, last, after nearly five years of planning applications, numerous surveysand battles with the weather. We fervently hope it will be in use next summer. We are most indebted to Nick Datson whois the project manager.

In recent months, big earthworks have taken place in the field. As can be seen from the photographs ON PAGE 2, the fieldhas been levelled and drainage put in to what was a very “wet” surface, mainly caused by natural springs.

The topsoil is now being placed onto the prepared surface, prior to rolling it flat and then grass seeding it before the autumnterm. (it might have happened by the time you read this!). By next spring, the grass should have taken and be available touse by the children and school.

The last stages of the project (subject to finance) will be to provide a safety fence and repair the hedges.

Another eventful year, marked with fantastic achievements. The school grows not only in numbers but in its strengths.

GWENNAP PARISH TREE WARDENS

The tree wardens have purely a voluntary role for the parish, they are:Ann Gazzard (contact Ann via anngazzard@btinternet.com or 07808 393 874)Robert Cook (contact via robert.cook11@btopenworld.com or 01872 870114)General EnquiriesOver the past months the wardens have dealt with the following tree related enquiries.

· Dealt with enquiry relating to lopping of Oak Trees in Frogpool. The trees in question were known locallyto be protected and the person making the enquiry was directed to seek advice from the Cornwall CouncilPlanning team.

· Advice given to parishioner in Frogpool relating to cutting down of hawthorn and holly trees on boundaryhedge. The parishioner engaged a qualified tree surgeon for the work after checking with the boundaryowner and Cornwall Council Planning team.

The Cornwall Council Planning Team number: 03001234151

GREAT TREES OF GWENNAPThe wardens are continually pursuing local trees of interest for adding to the Ancient Tree Hunt website.For more information on the Ancient Tree Hunt and trees recorded please see www.ancient-tree-hunt.org.uk.For any tree related advice or issues, please do not hesitate to contact the parish tree wardens who will do theirbest to help find information you require.

Frogpool - Cusgarne Football Club & General Info- 5

F ro g p o o l C u s g a r n e F o o tb a ll C lu b

T he Foo tball season is w ith us again , and m ostSaturday a fternoons there w ill be a m atch to w a tch atthe P laying F ield . T he 1 st team p lay in D ivision 2 o fthe T relaw ney League w hilst the 2 nd team are inD ivision 4 . M atches start a t 2 .30pm .

C ontact N ick on 01209 216734 o r 07968 136222 fo rm ore in fo rm atio n.

H O M E fix tures fo r the opening m onths are as fo llo w s:

D ate O pponents C o m petitionSeptem ber

1 st H ayle 1 st team league3 rd(M on) P raze 2 nd team league4 th(T ue) T hreem ilestone 1 st team league8 th C onstantine 2 nd team league22 nd C ury 1 st team league29 th St A gnes 2 nd team – C up (2p m )O ctober6 th P enryn 1 st team league13 th T rispen Junio r C up 1 st R o und (2p m )20 th M adron 2 nd team league27 th H alseto w n 1 st team leagueN ovem ber3 rd St Ives M ariners 2nd team league10 th W endron 1 st team league17 th M ullio n 2 nd team league24 th M ullio n 1 st team league

T he new Y outh U nder 12 team p lay on S unday m ornings a t 10 .30am . T heir opening ho m e fixtu res are as fo llo w s:O ctober

14 th T ruro C ity T igers K erno w Y o uth LeagueN ovem ber

18 th W endron G oats B lue K erno w Y o uth LeagueD ecem ber

2 nd C harlesto w n Sa ints K erno w Y o uth League

ODDS ‘N ENDSOVERGROWN HEDGESWith the growing season we are experiencing,some of the hedges on the narrower roads andlanes are extending out into the road, causingproblems for pedestrians and also cars, whentwo meet and have to pass each other.So - a reminder to those whose boundary hedgesmeet the highway or a public byway, – it is yourresponsibility to cut them. Cornwall Councilonly carry out minimal work at crossroads anddanger spots. If they have to cut an area that hasbeen neglected, they will bill the landowner.Although trimming during March – August isbest avoided (birds nesting), it is encouraged tomaintain the free flow of traffic.This also applies where vegetation extends overpavements.CARPET BOWLSAlthough this “strays” into Perran-ar-worthalparish, it might be of interest to parishionerswith autumn evenings approaching.Perran Carpet Bowls Club starts Thursday 6thSeptember at Perran-ar-worthal Village Hall at7pm-9.30 pm ish.All new members are very welcome - the firstthree weeks are free to newcomersJane BlackburnSecretary Tel 01872 862082

DOGSWouldn’t be normal if there wasn’t a mention about dogs ‘mess’!It’s a good news story for a change. Our “Litter Picker” reports that the litter bins are being well used by dogowners to make their deposits. There a fewer little plastic bags being thrown into the hedgerow, and that has to begood.When you put them in the bins, can you make sure you tie the bags securely – makes his job much more pleasant!43 BUS SERVICEThe 43 bus travels from Truro via Perranwell, Frogpool and Gwennap to Camborne. I have been contacted byStuart Douglas from Perranwell who is in contact with First regarding the unpunctuality of their buses and some ofthe not-so-helpful drivers. I have told him that to date, I haven’t had any complaints reported to me, but if youhave had bad experiences, let me know (with the dates & details), and Stuart will include it in his discussions.He is also taking First to task over their train service, in particular relating to Perranwell Station. Anything youwant to tell him about that?CORNISH HOUSEHOLDERS OFFERED FREE INSULATIONHouseholders in Cornwall are being encouraged to act quickly to take advantage of a Cornwall Council backed free loft and cavity wallinsulation scheme before funding runs out later this year.Cornwall Council has previously provided funding for free insulation to householders over the age of 70 or in receipt of qualifyingbenefits.   For a limited time Cornwall Council is extending its free insulation offer to all homeowners and private tenants in Cornwall.The offer is subject to availability and has been launched at a time when the current system of grant funded insulation offers is coming toan end.The Council will deliver this scheme through a partnership with Community Energy Plus. By extending the free insulation offer theCouncil hopes to encourage the remaining households in Cornwall with un-insulated lofts and cavity walls to act now, before it’s too late,and enjoy warmer homes and lower heating bills this winter.”The Council’s free insulation offer is subject to the completion of a free, no obligation insulation survey and to qualify for free loftinsulation properties must be less than 60mm of existing insulation already in place.For further information or to apply for free and discounted insulation through Community Energy Plus visit www.cep.org.uk or callFreephone 0800 954 1956.

6 - Frogpool and Hicks Methodist Churches

FROGPOOL METHODIST CHURCH

MINISTER REVD. PETER FACERTEL: 01326 317427.

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES 10.45 A.M.

COFFEE MORNINGS ARE HELD AT THE CHURCH FROM 10.30 A.M. TO 11.30 A.M. EACH MONTH

THURSDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER IN AID OF MACMILLAN; THURSDAY 25TH OCTOBER FOR CHURCH FUNDS

THURSDAY 29TH NOVEMBER FOR CHURCH FUNDS; THURSDAY 13TH DECEMBER FOR ST. PETROC’S

COME AND ENJOY A CUP OF GREAT COFFEE AND HAVE A CHAT. BRING & BUY STALL.

FROGPOOL WOMEN ON WEDNESDAY’S GROUPARE HOLDING A BEETLE DRIVE ON

WEDNESDAY 24TH OCTOBER AT 7.30 P.M. IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL. £1 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS.WE WARMLY WELCOME ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US.

FROGPOOL METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL HALL AND STABLE ROOM (INCLUDING KITCHEN FACILITIES)ARE AVAILABLE FOR HIRE. ENQUIRIES TO MARY RICHARDS 01872 863143.

HARVEST FESTIVAL

SUNDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER

MORNING SERVICE AT 10.45 WILL BE LED BY MR. MIKE BRIDGES OF TRURO.

EVENING SERVICE AT 6.00 P.M. WILL BE LED BY REVD. PETER FACER

MONDAY 24TH SEPTEMBERHARVEST PASTY SUPPER AT 7.00 P.M. FOLLOWED BY AN AUCTION OF PRODUCE.

PROCEEDS FOR CHARITY.

WE OFFER A WARM WELCOME TO YOU THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE

THE ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY THE 9TH DECEMBER AT 4.00 P.M.WHEN IT IS HOPED CUSGARNE SCHOOL CHILDREN WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE.

COLLECTION FOR CHARITY.

Hick’s Mill Methodist ChurchMorning Service at 10.30 a.m.Coffee morning the first Wednesday in the month 10:30am to 12noon in aid of Church and various charities.September 9th Harvest Festival Service at 10.30am preacher Rev. John Rushton from The Kirklands, Stirling, Scotland.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Freda Richards also draws our attention to the Cornisg Tin being a winner!

“Cornwall’s mining heritage has played its part in the London 2012 Olympics as tin mined and smelted in the county was used to createthe bronze medals. The tin was mined at South Crofty fourteen years ago, and smelted and stored at Wheal Jane. It is though to be theonly candidate to match the high levels of purity needed – more than 99.9% - for medals that will grace the necks of the world’s finestathletes.”

Triplet Business Park - 7

Triplet Business Park

In previous editions we have covered the services available at the two Industrial Parks on United Downs,businesses that provide employment locally as well as offering an “on-your-doorstep” service to all of us in theparish.

I was surprised recently to see how the Triplet Industrial Park has grown and thought you all ought to knowwhat goes on there and perhaps find they offer something you’ve been looking for without having to travel far toget it.

What’s there?

Martyn Rowe Auctioneers / Truro Auction Centre.Perhaps the most well-known of the businesses, attracting people from far and wide to their salerooms.Every Thursday at 10.00 a.m. they hold a General Household Sale, viewing on the previous day from 2-6 p.m.and before the sale. If you’re not buying, why not enter something unwanted into the sale? Also, look out fortheir specialist Friday sales.01209 822266

PJB Rotating ElectricsStarter and Alternator Centre, offering rebuilds,repairs, exchanges and new units.01209 822244 or 07967 122235

Ace Containers Self StorageThey have containers for rent from £15 per week.Store anything from furniture, cars or any surplusequipment.07968 373985

Carpet Binding & EdgingThis chap has been here for several years and I can speakfirst-hand in saying he’s good at turning off-cuts into quality edged rugs and mats.07917 548855 or 07795 154928

David Reynolds Building PreservationDamp Proofing, basement water proofing, structural reinforcing, woodworm treatment and dry-rot eradication01209 822586 www.david-reynolds.co.uk

Revival DetailingWant your vehicle valeted for that special occasion? Up at Unit 8, Rachael Pinfold offers specialised detailvaleting of vehicles. Work is to a high standard and costs reasonable.07739 966175 www.revivaldetaining.co.uk rachael@revivaldetailing.co.uk

Autotek South WestJust around the corner from the main Park, on the road up to St Day.David White offers Servicing & Repairs of Cars & Light Commercial Vehicles from large, clean premises. Whypay exorbitant town rates when you have expertise on your doorstep?01209 822246 or 07760 290026

Gwennap may be a small, rural parish, but our three Industrial Parks offer us a wide selection of services notmany other parishes have. Check them out, you’ll be surprised!

Tresamble TradingSuppliers of Antique & Vintage Gardenand Country Tools, other Gardenalia andPeriod Fixtures & Fittings for the HomeGreat for continued use display or asunique gifts

www.tresambletrading.com

News Autumn 2012: We now have a regularstall at the Farmers Market on Lemon Quay, Truroevery Wednesday. Lots of unusual gift ideas forChristmas! Attending several local events over thenext few months - checkthe website for more info

Contact:Katie Penna, SouthTresamble Farm,Gwennap, TR16 6BQTel:(01872) 863158Mob: 07779430887

Visitors WelcomeBy Appointment Only�

8 - General Interest

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Point Mills breaking news! New retail food shopopening soon !!!

Rippons, who for the past nine years have bakedtheir excellent pasties for outside events, areopening a shop on the Point Mills Garage site,alongside James Barry Hairdressing.It is anticipated that the shop will be open frommid-September, and initially both the openinghours and the goods on sale will be experimental tosee what the public want, and when they want it. Itwill probably be a Monday-Friday 10am – 2pm tostart, and along with the pasties and other savouries,buns and hot and cold drinks should be available.Andrew and Lorraine will still continue with theirevent catering where they take their trailer alongand bake pasties at the party/event.

The contact number for more information, or toorder in advance is 07974 390797

LAST CHANCE !!FINAL CAR BOOT SALE

OF THE SEASON

Sunday 16th SEPTEMBER

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and best, around!!

Advertising - 9

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August Newsletter

Now the sun is shining it’s strange to think that we have had rain almost every day since the last newsletteruntil mid July. The rain stopped just in time for our 30th anniversary and sports day. It was a great finish tothe term. A great send off for our children moving on to school. This year we have seen 21 children move onto St Day and Carharrack School with others going to Cusgarne, Trewergie, Chacewater and Lanner. Wewould like to say a fond farewellto all these children and theirfamilies and wish them all thebest for the future.

Despite the rain the children haveplayed outside, challenging theirknowledge, every day. Despite thewet weather gear we did howeverget through a lot of spare clothes!Not to be put off by the weatherwe went to Carharrack Park onemorning. It rained on the way butwas dry when we were there andthe children had a great timeplaying, chalking and picnicking.

10 - Advertising

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General Interest - 11

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All electrical work undertaken

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richardwithey333@btinternet.com

Mob: 07884335820

This photo taken inFrogpool in the early60’s (?), and I think atthe start of thefootpath by Hall’sbarns, shows WilfredRichards at the back(he lived in LemonVilla, just opposite),Percy Richards,Tommy Penhaligonand Tommy Andrew.

(thanks to Terry Dundonfor the photo)

Another “gem” from the Crofthandy Village HallArchives. Not sure where the performance took place in1949 – is there anyone in Crofthandy that attended theevent?

Gwennap Horticultural Society remaining Programmefor 2012

September 13th Annual DinnerSeptember 20th Autumn Bounty – Mr K WillcockOctober 18th Bulbs for all Seasons – Mr TompsettNovember 15th Southern Hemisphere Plants – ClareBatten

Annual Dinner/Meetings & Lectures are held at GwennapChurch Hall on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7.30pmunless otherwise stated.

New members warmly welcomed.

If you would like to join us on any visits, please eithertelephone our secretary on 01872 870320 or e-mailsusanmccrossan@btinternet.com and she will give you fulldetails.

President : Mrs Vanessa Stone 01209 820355Chairman : Mr Brian Hiley 01872 862733Vice Chairman : Mr David Knuckey 01209 820547Treasurer : Mrs Liz Smith 01209 820455

Built pre-1960 (e.g. Sunbeam, Ariel, Vincent, BSA, Norton,AJS, Rudge, BMW, NSU, Wanderer, Moto Guzzi, FN,

Indian etc.)

Complete or dismantled in any condition (barn find)call 07528501779 (all evening).

FOR ALL YOURGrass Cutting, HedgeTrimming and Garden

Clearance

Contact:Paul Chegwidden 01872862771

Fully Insured (Photo courtesy of Terry Dundon )

Cusgarne/Frogpool Carnival 1948

12 - Gwennap Church & Gwennap News

GWENNAP CHURCH & GWENNAP NEWS

Services at St Wennapa ChurchSundays at 11.00 a.m.1st and 3rd Sunday, Holy Communion B.C.P.2nd Sunday All Age Worship4th Sunday Matins5th Sunday Holy Communion C.W.(B.C.P. Book of Common Prayer, C.W. – common Worship)

Please note :There will be no service on Sunday 9th September at Gwennap. Instead we shall join Perran-ar-worthal at9.30 am in a United Benifice Service.

CONCERT on Saturday September 8th 7.30 pm, in the Church. 7.30 pm in the Church.Georgina Sherriff will be playing the organ, the Wheal Jane Recorder Players and the singers Sine Nomine will also beperforming. Posters will be available with details.HARVEST FESTIVAL celebrations will begin with a service of Holy Communion on Sunday 7th October. Our Harvest Supper& Auction of Produce will be on Monday 8th October 6.30 pm in the Church Hall with Pasties and Pudding. As usual MrRichard Eddy will be our Auctioneer. This is always a fun evening. Do come along and join us and help raise moneyfor Cornwall Hospices. Posters with full information will be available nearer the time.REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY-11th November Service to Commence at 10.45 amCHRISTMAS FAIR-- will be on Saturday NOVEMBER 24th in the Church Hall 10.am-12 noon. Mince Pies and Sausage Rolls,lots of stalls--Bring & Buy. Raffle, Christmas Gifts, Decorations, Cakes and Produce etc. an opportunity for all to meet andenjoy time together.GWENNAP LADIES GUILD -will meet during the winter months in the Church hall at 2.30 pm on the 4th Tuesday in eachmonth. No meeting in December. Further details from Sue Martyn 01872 862670.

IMPORTANT NEWS

The Tony Hitchens Roof AppealThe north facing roof of the church is deteriorating and must be replaced, as must the roof of the lych gate. It was decidedthat the appeal for funds should be named for Tony, who many of you will have met and remember with affection. He tookcare of the church for a long time, and oversaw the two valley roofs of the church being renewed.We are applying to English Heritage for a grant, but we shall need to raise money ourselves. At present there is the chanceto win £10 if you buy a slate for the new roof. There will also be fund raising events in future. Any help is welcome.Gwennap PCC

GWENNAP LUNCH CLUBThis autumn the Lunch Club starts on Tuesday 16th October at 12.30 in Gwennap Church Hall. We provide a hot maincourse and mouth watering desserts, followed by tea or coffee.Come and try us out for yourselves. The meal will cost £4 this year as prices of food have gone up a lot, but be sure it willstill be good value.Future dates for the Lunch Club:- Nov. 20th, Dec. 18th , Jan. 15th , Feb 19th .

THE COFFEE STOPWe have been very pleased to meet more people from Frogpool through The Coffee StopIt is still open every Tuesday 10 – 11.30 in the Parish Rooms, Richard Jory Playing Field.We may stop for the winter if the weather becomes too bad, but will go on till mid October.Lawrence Moody had to cancel his wood turning demonstration, but we hope to re-schedule it. Thank you everyone whohas supported this outreach of Gwennap Church, we have hadhappy times together. Vanessa

MUSIC FOR A SUMMER EVENINGThe concerts were all well attended and a great success. Keith Hosking, as always, did a great job of organising the eventsand introducing the choirs. The total raised was £2375.00 which was less than in previous years, as the choirs’ costs havebeen rising. We thank Keith and everyone who helped.

General Interest - Parish Council - 13

PARISH COUNCIL NEWS

PREMISES LICENCE – PARISH ROOMS.The Parish Council are applying to Cornwall Council for a Premises Licence for the Parish Rooms at thePlaying Field.Don’t panic, this has nothing to do with alcohol. We are NOT applying to serve alcohol from the premises,but we are required to have a Licence to comply with the 2003 Licensing Act. The objectives of the Act areto safeguard public safety, prevent public nuisance and crime & disorder and protect children from harm.It will regulate the use of the Parish Rooms for all events and entertainment. If you are worried about this inany way, please give the Clerk a call (01872 864601)

WHEAL MAID PROJECTPreparatory work will commence soon on the consolidation of Taylor’s and Davey’s engine houses. PDPGreen Consultants from Truro are carrying out the project management of the work for the Parish Counciland tenders for the main contractors will be sought in the forthcoming months.Cornwall Council and Natural England are providing technical support and the whole project is beingfunded by Natural England as part of our ten-year Valley Management Agreement. The project is expectedto take six months.

POLICE LOOK FOR SUGGESTIONSAre you happy with local policing? Did you voice your opinion about something that’s worrying yourecently when our Falmouth based Police put in place ‘have your say’ boxes in The Cornish Arms Pub,Cusgarne School and Crofthandy Village Hall.If you missed your chance then there will be another opportunity in the future when the boxes reappear.Unfortunately, this newsletter is quarterly and they have come and gone between editions, so we couldn’tgive advanced notice, but you can contact them anytime on the numbers shown in this newsletter.

MOUNTAIN BIKINGRemember back to April 1st this year? A South-West Regional mountain bike event was held at Wheal Maid,attracting over 200 competitors. It was extremely well run by “Fully Sussed”, so much so that the Nationalmountain biking organisation now want to hold a stage of their competition in the valley next April. Thiswill attract over 400 competitors and offer opportunities for the local economy (B&B/ Campsites/shops).The regional event will also be taking place again, also in April. More information when we have it.

LOCAL TRAILSAlong with our neighbouring parishes, we have had a website created showing three trails through ourrespective parishes that leave, and return to, the Coast to Coast (Devoran to Portreath) route. The trails takewalkers/cyclists through some of our mining landscape, also to Gwennap Church and a shorter ‘loop’through Frogpool, Cusgarne returning to Point Mills.The website details are http://www.cornwalltrails.net

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER ELECTIONOn 15th November 2012 there will be a national election process to elect the very first Commissioner. Ourlocal polling stations will be as normal, at Frogpool Chapel and Crofthandy Village Hall.

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary - CHANGE OF CONTACT NUMBER!!To contact your local Police station to report non-emergency incidents, all you now need to dial is101 (15p flat call rate). The Rural Neighbourhood Team for our area can also be contacted by e-mailon Falmouth@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.ukFor emergencies, or offenders still at the scene, continue with 999

14 - H.M. THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATION

Our Jubilee Celebrations took place at the Richard Jory Playing Field on 2nd June, and we were lucky with theweather for our well attended event which was opened by Parish Council Chairman, Kevin Furnish.

Lanner Band gave a grand performance throughout the afternoon and other attractions included Cornish Dancing,traditional fairground rides, Tarquin balloon entertainer, face painting, competitions, games, raffle, fancy dressand many varied stalls.

Gwennap Parish Council gave Jubilee Mugs to all parish children.

After expenses, £939.65 was raised, from which a picnic bench for the playing field will be purchased toremember the Jubilee event and the remainder being divided between Cusgarne School and community projects.

As always, there are many people to thank. Firstly, thanks to the hard working Fete Committee and the ParishCouncil for bringing the celebration together. Thanks to Irvin Herbert for the artistic signs advertising the event,to Tim & Jane at the Cornish Arms, the ladies from the W.I., Frogpool Chapel, Gwennap Church, BarryWilkinson our compere for the day, Viv Robertson for the kind use of his P.A. equipment and members of thecommunity who helped on the day. A special thank-you to Ben Smith for helping in the café all afternoon.

A big thank you to Angela for baking all the delicious scones for the cream teas and for all the kind donations ofcakes, raffle prizes and tombola from the school, local businesses and individuals.

Finally, thank-you to everyone who came along to support the event on the day.

Planning for next year’s Fete will be underway soon. If you would like to join us we will be meeting on 26th

September at 7.30pm at the Cornish Arms.

Helen Rowe - Chairperson, Fete Committee

(I would like to say a personal thank-you to the Committee for my beautiful bouquet of flowers, it was very kind.However, I wouldn’t be able to do it without the support of you all).(Photographs Page 2)

CUSGARNE-FROGPOOL WI The WI Inspiring Women

When? First Tuesday of every month. Where? Frogpool Chapel Sunday Schoolroom. Time? 7.30pmWe can arrange a lift if transport is a problem.Forthcoming eventsSeptember 4th Harvest auctionOctober 2nd Bouffants, Beehives and BobsNovember 6th Keeping Active and Mobile from a Chair. Open meetingJanuary 8th Martin Rowe Auctioneer - Open meetingFebruary 7th Tall Ships - Open meetingThe Cornwall County Federation, whose headquarters are in Threemilestone, organise a wide range of talks, courses and visits. Havea look at their web site www.cornwallwi.org.uk Or visit the National website www.theWI.org.uk

WIWI is an influential organisation that makes an impact locally, nationally and internationally. Members receive the monthly "WI Life"magazine from NFWI.At this year's AGM members voted overwhelmingly for a resolution calling on the Government to invest in training and employment ofmidwives to tackle a chronic staff shortage.Work is ongoing to support the development of a national service to divert people with mental health needs away from the criminaljustice system, the subject of a previous campaignWe support ACWW Associated Country Women of the World which works with rural women in over 70 countries. One of theirprojects is "Water For All"There is more to the I in WI !Phone 01872 864367 Nina Cooper or 01872 870320 Sue McCrossanDrop in on us sometime!!

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 Sale/purchase Freehold and Leasehold properties (both Residential and Commercial)Re-mortgagesEquity Release

Shared Ownership SchemesTenancy Agreements

87-88 FORE STREETREDRUTH

CORNWALLTR15 2BP

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