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St Martin-By-Looe
NewsPublished and funded bySt Martin-By-Looe Parish Councilwww.stmartinbylooepc.btck.co.uk July/Aug 2011
Parish Council UpdateYour Parish Magazine
This is the last edition of the Parish Magazine in its currentformat, the magazine will be relaunched in September as aquarterly publication based around the seasons, Spring, Sum-mer, Autumn and Winter. The content will still be as local as ispossible to achieve, however, with your help it could be evenbetter. Please let me know of anything you want to include, thiscould be a special birthday, anniversary or a special achieve-ment gained at school, college or in the workplace. I am alsolooking for good quality photographs of the Parish for use in thenew look magazine. I can be contacted on 01579 340905 or byemail: [email protected]
Planning ApplicationsApplications were considered for the removal of Condition 1 andthe variation of S106 agreement at Millendreath Holiday Village.The replacement of mobile toilet block with permanent ablutionfacility at Penhale. Demolition of existing agricultural dwellingand construction of a replacement agricultural dwelling withdetached garage at Pethick Farm. Proposed siting of 5 staticholiday caravans on land previously used as storage area atPolborder Farm.
DonationsA £100 donation was agreed for St Martin’s Village Hall Trustfor the installation of a disabled door.
Meeting DatesYou are always welcome to attend the Parish Council Meetings.The next meetings will take place on July 7th and August 25th(September meeting) at 7.30pm. Public participation is welcome.
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No Man’s Land Hall Events
Another year, another fantastic flower show to attend! The AnnualNo Man’s Land Flower & Produce Show will take place on Satur-day 6th August 2011. Starting at 2.30pm. This popular eventdraws entries for all over the Parish (and beyond) and includesflowers, vegetables, arrangements and embroidery to name justa few. Schedules will be available the second week in July from
Bindown Stores andTredinnick FarmShop. All exibitsmust be handed inon Friday 5th Au-gust between5.30pm and 8.30pmor on the morning ofthe show up until10.30am. The showis open to everyoneso come on let eve-ryone see your prizeexhibit. In the after-noon there will be aCream Tea and aRaffle.
Urgent AppealThe annual JumbleSale for theChildren’s HospiceSouth West is to beheld in September(tba). Good qualityitems are urgentlyneeded, if you haveanything to donateplease call Robertaon 01503 240650.
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Return of the giant insects to Mount Edgcumbe
After the success of the enormous insect sculptures made byartists Thrussell and Thrussell installed amongst the plants in theEarl’s Garden at Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park lastyear, more have been set loose this season. Look for them (if youdare) in the formal gardens in the lower part of the park.
Following a British Insects theme, the gardeners have plantedsome of the beds with a giant flower design to compliment thesegiant creatures, the majority of which can be found close to theFrench Garden House. Information is also available to help youidentify and find out about these fascinating creatures that aresuch an important part of the food chain.
Some smaller versions of the sculptures have scuttled andflapped their way up to Mount Edgcumbe House. So, when visit-ing the house, keep your eyes peeled and you will get somesurprises there too (don’t look in the bath!).
The father and son team, Gary and Thomas Thrussell, are localsculptors and blacksmiths from Bodmin. Working in steel, copperand stainless steel, they use the natural world as inspiration fortheir sculptures.
The Park and Gardens are open seven days a week and theHouse is open Sunday to Thursday 11am to 4.30pm until the endof September.
Other exhibitions: The Childhood Toy Collection, Creatures of theNight
House Admission cost applies.
For more information please contact Lee Stenning or Kate John-son on 01752 822236.
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Pensions Service Visiting Service
The Department for Work & Pensions has a system whereby,subject to certain criteria, they visit older and vulnerable people toassist them to receive benefit entitlements. The scheme is partic-ularly aimed at helping people who are unable to connect withthem via the internet – either through lack of expertise or equip-ment; those would find it difficult to support the length of a veryinvolved telephone interview; and those who find it difficult toorganise themselves.Derris Watson Cornwall Council has agreed to be a “clearinghouse” for the process of referral to this service for the South-EastCornwall area. If a case is referred to her by someone in thecommunity, she will speak to the person directly in order toascertain their need for this help and to obtain their consent for herinvolvement. If she is satisfied that they meet the criteria, Derriswill then be able to refer them into the service. (The CitizensAdvice Bureau and Age Concern also provide some visiting serv-ices, but refer into Department for Work and Pensions as well).If you know or come across someone that you feel would benefitfrom the service, please contact:Derris on 01579347632 or [email protected]
Liskeard ShowSaturday 9th July
The Showground, Merrymeet.Show open from 8.00am.
Lots to do and seeAdults £9, Children (5-15yrs) £4, Under fives free.
Family (2 adults & 2 children) £20
A Great Family Day out.Show Disco and BBQ on the Showfield, 8pm ‘till late, licensed bar.
www.liskeardshow.org Tel: 01579 342955.
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Morval Vintage Steam Rally - No Man’s Land
Once again we are busy getting ready for the August Bank holidayweekend for the MORVAL VINTAGE STEAM RALLY, this yearfunds are being raised for the Cavitron fund for Derriford Hospital.Come to the rally and talk to the team from Derriford.There will be many vintage vehicles to see and talk to the ownersabout, they are always keen to tell you about their exhibits.Hot food and bar available as usual. Live music, stalls, craft tent,children's entertainment, train rides, and so much more.We look forward to seeing you all there on Saturday 27th, Sunday28th and Monday 29th August 2011. 10.30am - 6pm. Barbara.
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MorvalVintage Steam
RallyBray Farm, No Mans Land, Nr Looe
Sat/Sun/Mon 27th, 28th, 29th August 2011.10.30am - 6pm
* Live Music all weekend* Hot food all weekend* Clay Pigeon shooting* Vintage Cars and Motorcycles* Stationary engines* Tractors* Miniature Steam* Bouncy Castle* Children’s entertainer* Miniature train rides* Commercial Vehicles* Military vehicles* Big Steam* Trade stands* Craft tent* Charity stalls* Face painting* Falconry display* Working dogs display
Programme can be altered subject tocircumstances
Admission
Adults £4.00
OAP £3.00
Child £2.00
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In aid of The Cavitron Fund and other local charities
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LOOE TOWN COUNCILKONSEL TRE LOGH
The Guildhall, Fore Street, East Looe PL13 1AATel: 01503 262255 Fax: 01503 262409
Clerk to the Council: Mrs Anne FrithVAT Reg: 381 5093 50
LIGHTING OF LOOE BEACONQUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE
4TH JUNE 2012
Looe Town Council has successfully registered the Looe Beacon to be lit on 4thJune 2012 as part of the Diamond Jubilee
celebrations.
We are looking for any person born andbred in Looe that got married on or aboutthe 4th June 1952 to light the beacon on
behalf of Looe.
Please contact Looe Town Council on01503 262255 or e-mail us on
Mrs Anne FrithClerk to Looe Town Council
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Caradon Monthly Walks
St Clether Walk - Wednesday 6th July10 am for 10.30 set off meeting at Peredur Trust, Trebullom Farm,Altarnun, Nr Launceston PL15 7RF. Soup, roll and drink £4 canbe ordered at the start of the walk or walkers are welcome to bringpacked lunch. This is a circular 5/6 mile walk.Helman Tor Walk - Wednesday 3rd AugustWalk Leaders: Mel & Mandy Fisher, supported by Janet HaleyPorthpean & Black Head Walk - Wednesday 7th SeptemberWalk Leaders: Jack & Bridgette Mann, supported by Nigel BrooksDuloe & West Looe Valley Walk - Wednesday 5th OctoberWalk Leaders: Sue Netherton, Sue & Martin WilsonAntony House & Woodland Gardens - Wednesday 2nd NovemberWalk Leaders: Jack & Bridgette MannBoscastle & Valency Valley - Wednesday 7th DecemberWalk Leaders: Sue & Martin WilsonIf you are able to commit some time and would be interested in doingthe FREE one day walk leader training to support future CaradonMonthly walks or you would like to help in any other way such as offeringlocal knowledge of a walk near you, or help with promotion of the walksplease get in touch, or if you wish to join any of the above, please contact:Tracey Barter,Mobilise Project Officer, NHS Cornwall and Isles ofScilly, Health Promotion Service, Tel: 01209 310062
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History Snippet by Jenny Wallis
Local history is often written by long term residents with fondmemories that may well not be historically accurate!A dear friend (he knows who he is!) recounts his youthful exploitsat Millendreath when he learnt to water ski off Millendreath jetty inthe 1950s. Even allowing for artistic licence this was highly im-probable because the jetty wasn’t there.Imagine my delight at being given this cutting. Not only does itshow that the jetty was just being built but confirms the fact thatthe Welsh Miners holiday village was an all-year round venueoriginally on the east side of the Valley. This was in 1965This is reprinted from the original article in The Western MorningNews on Thursday May 6th 1965; sadly the photograph referredto by Jenny Wallis did not reproduce well and a substitute photo-graph has been inserted. The Editor.
Miners’ place in the sunBy E. E. Warren
In the first week of June 16 miners with their families from thevalleys of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire are due to arrive at thenew Holiday Village at Millendreath near Looe. They will be thefirst of many thousands.The holiday village – for that is how the men behind the schemewant it to be known – is being developed by The South WalesArea of the Mineworkers Union on behalf of its members.Under the plan provision has been made for an eventual popula-tion of about 2,000, but it unlikely that this figure will be reachedfor five or ten years, if at all. After five years, during which it isexpected provision will be made for 500 people, there will be apause for stocktaking.Meanwhile the scheme gathers momentum. The first arrivals willbe accommodated in 16 flats converted from bungalows andhouses which have been bought up.
Self contained.Each flat is fully furnished, complete with television and is selfcontained. But, if the visitors prefer, they can eat at their ownrestaurant.
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Miners’ Place In The Sun cont:
The miners’ President Mr. W Whitehead, who has made severalvisits to Millendreath to inspect progress wants his people to stepfrom their homes in South Wales into holiday homes at Millen-dreath.But, however smooth the change from one home to another thecontrast between stark industrialism of the mining valleys of SouthWales and the green contours of the Millendreath Valley, itsbeach and coastline, will be great indeed.The flats are almost finished. The shop and public restaurant havebeen modernised and a sun terrace overlooking the sea has beenadded.
Lounge.The former club house has been turned into a restaurant for theminers and their families, with a lounge and a bar, named theGwalia.Work now going on includes the piping of the stream and theturfing of a large area close to the beach for an open space andchildren’s playground. Welsh parties await the visitors.
The village in better times
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Miners’ Place In The Sun cont:
Small cabin cruisers and sailing dinghies are ready for launching.Swings and roundabouts for the children are on the way.The whole operation is expected to cost between £500,000 and£750,000. So far it has cost £160,000 including the purchase priceof the original property, additional land and houses, improvementand additions.For the autumn 50 new flats, a drainage system and other workare planned at an estimated cost of another £160,000. A conva-lescent home is a possibility. A certainty is that holiday facilitieswill be provided for retired mineworkers and their families.The idea of these holiday homes by the sea originated when aformer President, Mr. Will Paynter went to Skegness in 1953 andsaw the Derbyshire miners’ holiday centre. In 1960 Mr. Whiteheadreopened the matter and the miners’ conference agreed to con-tribute 4d a week from their pay packets to launch the scheme.This provided an income of about £50,000 a year, but somecapital is being borrowed from the miners’ general fund.A move “to set up a holiday centre at Porthcawl in South Walesfell through because in the words of Mr. Whitehead the priceasked by Porthcawl Urban Council was outrageous”.
£150,000?The Millendreath property went on the market for £150,000, butthe actual figure at which it changed hands has not been dis-closed. The former owner, Mrs. Olive Smith sold out and went tothe Bahamas.No matter how they are styled, new holiday settlements in theLooe area are strongly resisted. There is a limit to the number ofpeople who can be accommodated on the roads, in the car parksand on the beaches and the official decree is that saturation pointhas long since been reached.The development at Millendreath, however, has been generallywelcomed by County and Local Authorities, partly because it is anextension of an original holiday centre and partly because it ispermanent development as distinct from chalets and caravansand will have all-the-year effect on the economy of the area.
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Getting in touch
General enquiries (and all services) 0300 1234 100Children, schools and families 0300 1234 101Libraries 0300 1234 111Benefits 0300 1234 121Adult care and support 0300 1234 131Refuse and recycling 0300 1234 141Planning 0300 1234 151Housing 0300 1234 161Council tax and business rates 0300 1234 171Registration services 0300 1234 181Trading standards 0300 1234 191Environmental management 0300 1234 202Environmental health & licensing 0300 1234 212Roads, transport and parking 0300 1234 222
Miners’ Place In The Sun cont:
Resented.The coming Welsh invasion is resented by some.”Too many ofone sort,” they say. “The problem will be not whether they can fitinto our community, but whether we can fit into theirs.”In any event the new owners of Millendreath want the public tovisit them. The beach will stay open and there is a restaurant andshop for them.In the words of their Presi-dent, “We are most anxiousto fit in and above all tomake friends. We want ourpeople to enjoy this part ofCornwall without spoiling theamenities for others. Is thistoo much to ask?”Who one wonders can real-ly begrudge them their newfound place in the sun? One of the chalets as they are today.
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The Parish Council Annual Meeting 13th May 2011Minutes.
Attended by:Chair: Kim SmithParish Councillors: Michael Elford, Ronald Matthews,Roberta Powley, Barbara Reynolds. Lynne Burt.Mr. Charles Hyde, Clerk and Proper Officer of the Council.
THE ANNUAL PARISH MEETING1. Apologies for absenceVice Chair Robert Henly, PCSO Dave Billing,County Councillor Armand Toms.2. Minutes of the Annual Parish Meeting of 1st April 2010.It was proposed by The Chair, seconded by Councillor Reynoldsthat they be taken as read and signed by the Chairman as a trueand accurate record of the meeting. Agreed 5 – 1 (with CouncillorBurt abstaining as she was not at the meeting).The Clerk asked the Chair if the minutes could be agreed at thenext Parish Council meeting in future instead of waiting a year.The Chair agreed this needed to change and suggested thishappen immediately.3. Reports from Organisations in the Parish.The No Man’s Land Memorial Hall Committee: The Clerk readout a report.No Man’s Land Memorial Hall.Once again the hall has had a successful year with many book-ings. Our ongoing table sale brings in substantial revenue over theentire year.New front doors were purchased with funding from CornwallCouncil.The events run by the Committee are well attended but sadly notby many local residents; on a more positive note the Annual flowerShow is well supported by the residents of the Parish.The Committee feel it would be of real benefit for more youngpeople to take an interest in the community. The current Commit-tee members are not getting any younger and new young bloodwould be welcomed.
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The Parish Council Annual Meeting 13th May 2011Minutes.
The snooker room is sadly no longer used which is such a wasteof a valuable resource, residents are reminded that this is theirhall and needs their support to keep it alive.Thank you at all Committee members for their support throughoutthe year and especially to Kath Wiltshire for keeping the gardenslooking lovely.The Chairman, Tracy Chudleigh, St Martin’s Village Hall Trust.Neighbourhood Watch: Councillor Reynolds reported no signifi-cant activity to report this year.St Martin PCC: The Chair said there has not been any signifi-cant items to report other than the Parish is due to have a newVicar appointed shortly.4. Report from Chair of Parish Council.I would first like to thank my fellow Councillors for their supportover the past 12 months and for the work they have undertakenon behalf of the Parish Council. Thanks must also go theCornwall Councillor Armand Toms for the work he has undertakenfor and on behalf of parishioners and the Council.As usual the work of the Council has been very varied. TheCouncil has dealt with issues raised by parishioners to the consid-eration of planning applications received from Cornwall Council.Following requests for assistance from residents of No Man’sLand Estate, discussions have been held with the local HousingDepartment of Cornwall Council. It is hoped that these discus-sions will soon provide the answers to some of the questionsraised by residents. Discussions are also taking place relating tothe building of a limited amount of new housing on No Man’s LandEstate.Cornwall Council are to undertake work to improve the sewagetreatment works on the estate. This also includes the creation ofa new works access road.This last winter we experienced some very bad snow and iceconditions. As a result the Council has received requests toprovide more ‘grit bins’ in the parish.
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The Parish Council Annual Meeting 13th May 2011Minutes.
There has also been much activity undertaken by parishioners toprotest for reduced speed limits on local roads. A site visit wasundertaken with MP Sheryll Murray, Cornwall Council Staff andCouncillors, and as a result it is proposed to undertake work toreduce the speed limit and to improve road safety.This Council year has also seen a planning application submittedto Cornwall Council relating to the development of Millendreath.This application relates to the construction of new housing on thevalley side opposite the old holiday village. There are conditionsattached to this application that requires the developer to under-take certain works on the holiday chalets, before the new develop-ment can be fully occupied. It is hoped that this the first step inthe much need re-generation of Millendreath.Finally, thanks must go the Charles Hyde (the Clerk to the Coun-cil), whose sterling administrative work that has resulted in thecontinued smooth running of the Council. He is also responsiblefor the editing of and success of the parish magazine.The Chairman, Kim Smith.5. Matters raised by Parishioners for further discussion andpossible Action:B3253 Proposed pedestrian refuge – Kath Wiltshire asked for
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Looe Police Station contact number.If you need to contact your local Police Station you can use thenumber below:
01503 266173If there is no one available to answer your call please leave a
message and a member of the team will contact you on their return.To report a crime, or for information and advice:
08452 777444Emergency 999
01392 452935 (Minicom)0800 555111 (Crimestoppers)
The Parish Council Annual Meeting 13th May 2011Minutes.
details of the proposed road improvements as she is concernedthe road is not wide enough for a pedestrian refuge. The Chairgave a brief outline of the plans which include the closing off ofpart of the road from the B3252 to Bindown. £30k has been setaside for the road improvements and plans will be available in thenear future.Salt Bin Millendreath – Mr. Moore asked the Parish Council toconfirm a salt bin will be provided this winter at Millendreath. TheClerk confirmed this was in the budget and will be ordered thissummer.
Election of Officers to serve to May 2012Councillors Kim Smith and Robert Henly were elected to serve asChairman and Vice Chairman respectively; Councillor Lynne Burtwas elected to serve as the Council’s representative for Rights ofWay. Councillors Roberta Powley and Ronald Matthews will rep-resent the Council at meetings of the Memorial Hall Committee,whilst Councillor Kim Smith was reappointed to represent theCouncil on the St Martin’s School Trust and at the CornwallAssociation of Local Councils. Councillor Barbara Reynolds waselected to represent the Council on the St Martin’s ChurchParochial Council.
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Madeira trifle with raspberries by James Martinwww.bbc.co.uk/food/recipies
Preparation method1. Spread the jam over the slices of madeira cake and place in the bot-tom of a large glass dish, or divide evenly between six tall glasses.2. Pour the madiera over the cake and sprinkle the fresh raspberriesevenly over the top.3. To make the custard, bring the milk to the boil with the split vanillapod. In a separate bowl mix the sugar with the egg yolks.4. Once the milk is boiling, pour onto the egg mixture and return to thepan. Return to the heat and stir until it coats the back of a woodenspoon (do not allow the mixture to boil or it will curdle). Pass through asieve, add the orange zest and allow to cool. Pour over the Madeiracake and raspberries.5. Whip the double cream. Pipe or spread double cream over the top.6. Refrigerate overnight, and sprinkle with the toasted flaked almonds.
Ingredients70g/3oz raspberry jam225g/8oz madeira cake,sliced200g/7oz fresh raspberries150ml/5fl oz madeira wine.
For the custard570ml/1 pint milk1 vanilla pod split50g/1¾oz caster sugar6 egg yolks2 oranges, zest only
To serve400ml/14fl ozdouble cream25g/1oz toastedflakedalmonds
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Parish Councillors contact details:Chairman Kim Smith 07855 677708
Vice-Chair Robert Henly 01503 240738Councillors:
Roberta Powley 01503 240650Barbara Reynolds 01503 240520
Ron Matthews 01503 262845Lynne Burt 01503 240383Mike Elford 01503 265922
Clerk: Charles Hyde 01579 [email protected]
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Disclaimer: St Martin-By-Looe Parish Council and the editors will try to report accurately atthe time of publication and require similar factual accuracy from contributors. We accept noresponsibility for any views expressed by contributors or advertisers in this publication.Editor Charles Hyde 01579 340905.
Chinese lanterns 'kill livestock'
A leading chief veterinary officer has urged people to think againabout releasing sky lanterns, warning they can hurt livestock.It follows campaigns by farming unions who have highlighted therisk the lanterns pose to animals and farm buildings, there havebeen increasing reports of damage caused by the lanterns.Coastguards have also said they are receiving calls about them.The lanterns - which are similar to hand-held hot air balloons - arelaunched at outdoor parties, weddings and seasonal celebrations.Local authorities across the UK has received reports that theirrelease is causing stress and injury to farm animals, while theflames produced by them are a "very real threat" to buildings,especially in rural areas.There are an increasing number of reports from farmers, thefarming unions and others of the damage that Chinese lanternsare causing,The reports include harm to livestock, and in some instancesdeath, caused by cattle ingesting the metal wires contained withinthe lantern frames.Farmers across Cornwall (including our own) are being forced tocarry out patrols looking for the remains of the lanterns in fields.The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said it had seen aseven-fold increase in calls sparked by sky lanterns.A spokesman said: "They hang in the sky and look identical to ared distress flare."The advice for people who want to use lanterns is as follows:
· Assess the likely impact that the lantern may have on itssurroundings
· Follow the manufacturer's instructions· Use a biodegradable lantern
Also suggested is that users consult their Council or Fire Servicefor advice on launch locations and to consider carefully the impli-cations of releasing a lantern.
