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The Stoke Climsland NewsletterIssue 10 June 2020
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SURVEY ON THE FUTURE FOR THE OLD SCHOOL NEWSAn update - see page 2 for details
THE NEXT NEWSLETTER WILL BE AVAILABLE ON JUNE 26th. contri-butions, as ever, to Deri Parsons by
June 23rd please. Contact details on page 4.
Storm: Scruffiest Dog
WELCOME to Issue #10 of The Stoke Climsland Newsletter and we hope that you and yours are keeping well. The lockdown is still with us, but the number of relaxations is increasing daily. We are slowly working our way back to a new normality. This is good news, of course, but caution is still required and there is absolutely no room for complacency. Who wants a resurgence?As with many events, the Annual Dog Show had to be cancelled but, through the Stoke Climsland Together Facebook page, dog owners have been able to showcase their pets in a Virtual Dog Show. Running over a week, there were six categories and the event culminated in the selection of the Best of the Best. There were hundreds of entries, much fun was had and, in the process, jusr under £400 (final figure not available as we write) was raised for the Labrador Rescue Trust. Many thanks to the organisers and to the Sports and Social Club for donating money from their Virtual Quiz held last weekend. Enjoy the photographs of the category winners.
Rocky: Best Begging Face
Tilly: Most Chilled Out
Murphy: Best Close-Up
Molly: Most Handsome Dog
Bracken: Best Dog Fancy Dress
Best of the Best
REINTRODUCING THE OLD SCHOOL NEWS
PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK. THERE ARE NO EASY ANSWERS AND THE OLD SCHOOL TRUSTEES WANT TO MAKE A DECISION THAT BEST SERVES THE
STOKE CLIMSLAND COMMUNITY.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP
In Newsletter 9 we introduced the survey that asked you to say what sort of Old School News you would like to see in the future. We said that there were two versions available: one online and one on paper, with the same
questions on each.
We’ve had a good response - well over 120 replies - and thank you for those.
But we’re not sure that news of the survey has got round to people who don’t access the internet or email.
YOU CAN COMPLETE THE SURVEY ONLINE
This is the easiest way to respond to the survey. It can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RJWBD6RPlease read the preamble and submit your response online.
Remember - please respond on or before Monday June 22ndUnless you choose to answer Question 12, your responses will be anonymous. All responses will be treated
in confidence. We will report the outcome later this month.
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We have placed copies of the paper version of the survey at various places around the parish, includingBEALSMILL - close to the bridgeBRAY SHOP - by the noticeboardHIGHER DOWNGATE - outside Eureka House and outside Clarence HouseHIGHERLAND - phone boxKELLY BRAY, WINSOR and HOLMBUSH - bus-stop seatLOWER DOWNGATE - bus shelterLUCKETT - the seat and the phone boxMIDDLE HAMPT - garden gatePEMPWELL - the green crate in the centreSTOKE CLIMSLAND - The shop and Old School (foot of steps at front and at the steps in the car park)TUTWELL - Spring Cottage gatewayVENTERDON - near the noticeboard
You can return your survey to the bag or folder where you collected it or drop it off or at the shop or through The Old School letterbox
YOU CAN COMPLETE A PAPER COPY OF THE SURVEY
WE’RE GIVING MORE TIME FOR
THE SURVEY
SO WE ARE EXTENDING THE SURVEY TO RUN UNTIL MONDAY, 22nd JUNE
Please help us to get the widest possible range of opinons about how we should make the transition back to The Old School News and what form it should take.
First, check out the possibilities. We spelled those out in Newsletters 8 and 9 and they’re printed on the paper survey.
Then, if you haven’t already done so, you can complete a survey by accessing it online or by completing the paper version.
But, most importantly, if you know anyone - a neighbour, a friend, someone you meet as you go for your daily walk - who does not know about the survey, PLEASE get a copy to them or tell theme where they’re available.
HERE’S HOW TO DO IT
YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AND PRINT A PAPER COPYYou can download the survey from
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cy0w6v3fc4bnu91/papersurveyfinal.pdf?dl=0 then print it off to give to someone
Hello everyone. At the time of writing we have some further relaxation of/or amended restrictions. By the time you read this, there may be even more changes than we can record here, so, to be safe and compliant with the guidance, please look up the Government or Cornwall County Council’s websites for the latest news or advice.We have done well to get to where we are today avoiding Covid-19 so we must be careful how we respond to the new restrictions. Some of us have stayed very close to home with doorstep grocery deliveries and we may wish to continue like this for some time yet. Others are having to balance and judge the changes
and how this can affect their daily lives such as schooling, going further afield, returning to work etc. We do not have to rush off to the newly opened shops but take a more careful approach. We must respect the wishes of each other as we respond to the relaxed changes. But, wherever possible, support our local shops and businesses. Whatever you decide to do, please follow the current Government guidelines and, as the saying goes, ‘Stay Alert’. Our co-ordinators and volunteers will continue to be available to help if they can, for as long as we can be of service. We continue to offer the prescription collection service. We are still here for those of you that need us. We will not be offended by those that wish to start collecting their own prescriptions again. Should circumstances change for anyone, or the lockdown be tightened again we can collect for you again. Just let us know when your prescription is ready and we will collect for anyone that needs us too, contact Sarah Ross – see details below.Our group remains active, so if you, or anyone you know, need any further help, then please contact our co-ordinators who will try and assist:
THE STOKE CLIMSLAND DISASTER RELIEF GROUP
UPDATE
Ren Jackaman (contact: [email protected] or 07878 368857), our ‘vulnerable and self-isolating’ co-ordinator is sending out regular Facebook messages to those on her list, or making phone calls. Contact Ren if you want to be added to our list or if you know of a neighbour who might be in need of some support.Sarah Ross (contact: [email protected] or 01579 370521), our prescriptions and medicines co-ordinator, please contact her if you need help.Nigel Cooper (contact: [email protected] or 07525 351628), our volunteer co-ordinator.Village Store: Sue Watts (contact: [email protected] or call 01579 370201)
Stay safe and keep well. Please continue to follow the Government guidelines.
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER
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A resident of Luckett has suggested that the Vulcan salute could be a very useful alternative to a germ-filled handshake in these Covid-times. It’s simple and sanitary. A handshake but maybe not as we know it. Give it a try.(But doesn’t it make you wonder what they do all day in Luckett!)
YOUR PARISH COUNCILLORS - A
REMINDER
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Monday to Friday: the shop will be open from 8 am until 6 pm and the Post Office counter will be open from 9 am until 2 pm Saturday: Shop 7 am - 12.30 pm and PO counter 9 - 10.30 am Sunday: 9 am - 11 am shop only.If you prefer, we are delivering, with priority being given to those who are self-isolating. Or we offer a ‘call and collect’ option. For orders, please call us on 01579 370201, or email [email protected] We can take payment over the ‘phone and aim to deliver the next day if you order before 4 pm. Minimum order £10, no delivery charge.
VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE OPENING HOURS
Sarah Ross (chair) 01579 370521Phil Barriball 01579 370784Shirley Bruna 01579 370718Stuart Cazaly 01579 370253Nigel Cooper 01579 370327David Crawley 01579 370856Jerry Forbes 07903 427783Martin Howlett 01579 371117Bonnie Lightfoot 01579 370250Caroline Vulliamy 01579 370411
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This Newsletter is being produced by Old School volunteers in collabotation with the Parish Council. Please use our contacts to provide information or with questions about the Newsletter. Please do not
leave information at the Old School office which is not regularly staffed at present.Editorial and information for inclusion: Deri Parsons 01579 370319 or [email protected]
Advertising enquiries: Linda Ainsworth 01579 370632 or [email protected] by John Wilmut on 01579 370736 or [email protected]
Issue 11 of our Newsletter will be published on 26th June. If you have a contribution Deri Parsons will welcome this on or before 23rd June.
Although we have not yet reached the point where activities at The Old School can restart, the trustees have been discussing how this might happen and what restrictions would be likely to apply.It’s clear that it will be easier for some activities to resume than others, given the requirements for social distancing. Even if the Government were to reduce the distance to 1 metre, there are some activities that still could not happen. But some could, especially if we can use our car park (if the weather is kind) or if we adapt the way in which we timetable the rooms and ensure that people are kept safe.So we are writing to all of the organisations and individuals that use The Old School, setting out the basis upon which we might get going again. We are inviting the volunteers who organise events to get in touch with the office to discuss what might be feasible and how we can
adapt the way we work in order to support each activity or event.We are very happy to discuss the issues involved, even if we can’t restart something immediately. If you currently use The Old School or are interested in seeing
whether you could use it, please respond to the letter or just get in touch with Edah Joll by • phoning (01579 370493 - you may need to leave a message) • emailing ([email protected])• putting a note through the letter box at the front of the building. We will be glad to hear from you and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
REOPENING THE OLD SCHOOL
Notechange toPost Office
hours
FOR YOUR LOCK-IN LISTENING AND VIEWING PLEASURE
Throughout the past 3 months of lockdown, most of us have been careful not to venture into any party politics, knowing that we must all stand together to beat the Pandemic. However, as the gradual easing of restrictions allow a progression to the ‘new normal’, decision making beyond Covid-19 returns to Parliamentary Orders. One such important piece of legislation on the back of Brexit is the much-awaited Agriculture Bill, to which future farming will be directed as a replacement for the EU Common Agriculture Policy.Although welcome in its eventual implementation and associated trade deals, there remains much real concern about the lack of protection from potential imports of low standard food produce, in both animal welfare and production methods. For example, growth hormones in USA beef and washed chlorinated treated chicken, are both illegal for UK producers. Public calls for the appointment of a Trade and Standards Commission have hit 1 million on a petition and is now backed by the Celebrity TV Chef, Jamie Oliver. (To register your support of the NFU Food Standards Petition, please go to www.campaigns.nfuonline.com/back-british-farming to ensure that all food eaten in the UK – in our homes, pubs and restaurants, schools and hospitals, or supermarket ready meals or takeaways – needs a guarantee that we all are consuming the highest standard of food produce). If COVID-19 and the Lockdown have highlighted one essential lesson, it is that we still remain a country and island dependent upon each other. And hopefully appreciative of wholesome British food produce with Red Tractor Traceability and Safety, grown and reared to the highest standards whilst enhancing our glorious
countryside, all to keep the nations shelves stacked and secure supplies so no-one need go hungry. With your support we resolve to continue the service.Stay Alert, Remain Well and Keep It Local - ‘Down on the Farm’.
DOWN ON THE FARM BACK BRITISH FARMING AND FOOD STANDARDS
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Some of us still have not mastered the ‘online-webbing-downloading’ new process and would be grateful for the ‘pushing-a-button-to-get-it-to-work’ old method.
Audio cassette’s, Video DVD’s and Music CD’s, Music collections (school choirs,
classic, musicals, band music) meditation and more: now available (apologies for the delays) for those in lockdown for you or someone you know.Contact [email protected] for the full list of what is available.
PERHAPS WE HAVE TO LEARN NOT TOSEE THE WORLD ON A SCREEN
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Further to the Government’s announcement that churches would be open for private prayer from 12th June, the Church Wardens and the Parochial Church Council are currently looking at the detailed requirements from the Church authorities and the Government on how to achieve a re-opening. But it is not simply a case of unlocking the door. As we currently have no incumbent, we must take advice and guidance from the Rural Dean and we are discussing the matter with him. Further updates on the reopening will appear in the newsletter and the weekly cluster pew sheet.
NEWS FROM THE PARISH CHURCH
What strange times we are living in. As I write this non-essential shops are opening for the first time in 12 weeks – but with limitations imposed by the requirement for 2 metre social distancing. The news programmes this morning are reporting long queues for many shops – in particular, apparently, Primark. Churches are also allowed to re-open today for private prayer – but the limitations imposed by many denominational authorities, to ensure safety, make it impractical to do so for most small churches. Although there were reports yesterday of many churches making herculean efforts to get their buildings ready, I have heard no reports so far of queues forming outside those church buildings.Speaking purely for myself I have failed to get excited about either of these developments. I feel no desire, no great urge, to get out to the shops. I have not missed going shopping – other than a once weekly run to the supermarket – but then I am only a man! If anything I am pleasantly surprised at how much healthier my bank balance is without having made any but essential shopping trips and having only refilled my car’s fuel tank once throughout the period. As for the churches re-opening, I would love to be able to get back to church to share together with others in worship. For me there is nothing quite as uplifting as being in a church full of people singing a rousing hymn together. But for my own personal prayers I do not need to be inside a church building. That is not to say that the atmosphere within many churches isn’t, indeed, conducive to prayer – but for me it is not essential. I very much appreciated a notice placed outside one church, towards the beginning of lockdown, which read ‘The church is not closed, it is deployed.’ It is a challenging thought for many churchgoers that, with the suspension of most church activities, there has been more time for us to be out in the community seeking to help those around us where they are in need.Of course church hasn’t stopped in this period. We have been able to benefit from recorded or broadcast services. Many churches, or groups of churches, have organised Zoom services, Zoom prayer meetings, Zoom Bible studies (other on-line meeting platforms are available). There are repeated reports that these events have been supported by many individuals who would not normally attend such meetings. We will need to think carefully how to keep those individuals involved when the ‘new normal’ begins. Perhaps some of our on-line offerings will need to be maintained. But I do long for the time when we can fully re-open our church buildings for unrestricted services. I would love to think that at that time the news channels would be reporting queues outside our entrances. If your local church has not been able to re-open at the present for private prayer you might like to visit ‘Try Praying’ at www.trypraying.co.uk. Keep safe and God bless.
Keith Browne
AND A RETURN TO CHURCH MATTERS
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The Head of College Jamie Crisp met (virtually) with some members of the Parish Council recently – Sarah Ross (Chair), Martin Howlett (Parish Councillor) and Ren Jackman (Clerk). This is a termly meeting which permits an exchange of news, views and discussion of matters of mutual benefit.The College has actually remained open throughout the lockdown, in order to accommodate vulnerable students, and for those whose parents are key workers. After an initial flurry of students in week 1, a small skeleton staff has looked after just one student each day. Teaching staff have maintained regular two way contact with students, and have continued to provide teaching on-line. During the lockdown sufficient staff have been on hand to ensure the welfare of animals on site and at the farm. Some contractors have briefly been on site to finish works – for example to complete the external decoration of the main teaching building and offices, and to completely renovate the small mammal enclosures on the lower part of the site. Of course, work was interrupted on the Future Farm site – in part due to the unavailability of materials, however some contractors have now returned to the site, and an August completion is eagerly anticipated.Sadly all events had to be cancelled – Parents Evening, Advice Morning, Prize Day and the Open Day. However on 16th June a successful virtual Open Day event took place for potential applicants, who also have access to on-line material on the College website in order to whet their appetites for future learning at the College.Readers may be aware of the plans to renovate the badly eroded footpath that leads from the village to the College (at the College end). This work depended upon Cornwall Council supplying materials, with College staff overseeing Plant Operations students who were going to undertake the work. Unfortunately due to bad weather in the January – March period, the Council officer had to prioritise his time to other matters (such as coastal cliff falls); however the commitment to undertake this work remains.
NEWS FROM DUCHY COLLEGE
BE HONEST NOWHOW MANY HAVE YOU GOT?
AND WHILE WE’RE THINKING ABOUT
BOATSOur own Nigel Cooper appeared on Monday evening on Channel 4, on board his steam-driven boat at the Dartmouth Regatta.
If you missed it, it’s available for the next few weeks on ALL4 (https://www.channel4.com/) as Episode 2 of the Devon & Cornwall series
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I would go down to the sea again, to the lonely sea and the skyAnd all I ask is six foot clear and a mask that I can buyAnd wash my hands with sanitised soap, reflecting on life’s meaning...On a stripy deckchair all on my own, on a beach that doesn’t need cleaning.
David Price
The country shakesfrom the violence it makesThe virus aboundsthroughout the townsLet Stoke Climsland remain...A place for the saneWith quiet gardens and bakingWoodwork and takingtime for your neighbours
Christine Sheppard
MORE FROM STOKE CLIMSLAND VIRTUAL VILLAGE
SHOW
The main themes for last week’s entries were an unusual plant, three pieces of shortbread, a poem on the theme of ‘On the High Sea’ and, for the younger age group, some needlework. Here are a few of the entries for your enjoyment. If you haven’t already done so, take a look at the Virtual Stoke Climsland Show 2020 Facebook page for other entries and information on future categories. There’s got to be something there to tempt you to display your talents. Don’t be shy at coming forward: it’s just for fun..
Susie Hunter aged 6
Dawn Nelson
Jo Edwards
Verity Groom
Lisa Chaffer
Jane Coumbe
