SCHOOL SEASONAL GREETINGS FROM Phone: (01208) 880494 Fax: (01208) 880679 email: [email protected] Welcome Japan HAIRCUT From Monday 5th. October we have 18 NEW ROAD • welcomed Tomomi Iwai, a Japanese MON-FRI 2-7pm • SATS 12~4pm student, to our school. Tomomi has COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER for been introducing Japanese language, Finally, we wish everyone a very PORT ISAAC - PORT OAVERNE j culture and lifestyle to the children Merry Christmas and a prosperous - TREUOHTS AREA - PRICE 15p! (and staff!) and will be with us for 9 New Year. months. The children are making some Mi Christmas Time Issued eleven times a year. All articles must be delightful origami models and pictures received by the Wednesday one week before and have learnt simple phrases and The ground was covered with the issue date, and advertisements two weeks numbers. They have also learnt howto thick white snow before. Available at the local newsagents or by post - .£>4.75 per year - make cheques out to write their name in Japanese. On The wind was howling blow blow ‘Trio’ please. The publisher does not neces­ Thursday 19th. November Tomomi blow sarily hold the same views as those expressed and Sachiko (who is currently in St As everyone will remember by contributors and also reserves the right to refuse or alter any material supplied. Kew School), performed the Tea That night the 25th. of December Ceremony for all the children. When angels came to fill the sky Published by Robin Penna, 9 Dolphin Street, Port Isaac, . PL29 3RJ Central America Hurricane Appeal And one by one they started to cry Printed by Wakefields of . Come come come and see Thank you to all the children who Issue No. 183 — Christmas 1998 They all sang happily donated their mixes and crisp money A new born king is born today % NEXT TRIO to the Appeal. £37.50 has been paid Come come come and pray Issue 184: February 1999 into the fund. Deadline Wednesday 27th. January by Natalie Andrews (age 9) Pringles Top collection This is the time of year when some We are collecting the foil tops from CHORALE tradesmen stay open to supply our inside ‘Pringles’ packs to exchange for The members of Port Isaac Chorale are local needs but have very few cus­ sports equipment for use in school. busy preparing their Christmas reper­ tomers. If every business other than Please ask all your family and friends toire for a concert in St. Peter’s Church those who only deal with holiday­ to collect these tops, (which are not on Monday 21st. December in aid of makers closed down the minute there specially printed), and send them in to the British Heart Foundation. The were no visitors around, ours would the school. concert will include local guest sing­ quickly become a ghost town. Think Christmas Concert aJbout this and give them some sup­ ers and musicians. port even if you can get things more The Christmas Concert will be held on The Chorale will also be taking part in cheaply elsewhere. Don't be too clever, Tuesday 15th. December at 7.00pm. in the Carol Service at St. Peter’s Church pay that little extra, or make do with St Peter’s Church. It will take the on Sunday 20th. December. We hope a smaller choice, simply to support format of a traditional nativity with to see you at both events. those businesses. This is not suburbia songs and readings by the children. Liz Rowe. and there isn’t a large resident popu­ We look forward to seeing parents and friends at the performance. We would like to thank everyone for lation; to live here, to be a member of all their kind wishes, cards, and gifts this community, is a privilege but Dates to Remember for our new baby Samuel George who .n’t expect to enjoy it without pay­ December: Tuesday 15th. Christmas arrived on 24th. November. The sup­ ing a membership fee. Be glad these Concert, 7.00pm at St Peter’s Church. port and help we’ve received could businesses do stay open and support Wednesday l6th. Christmas Dinner. only happen in Port Isaac. Thank you. them while they are still here. Thursday 17th. Christmas Parties. Steve, Mary, and Corinna (Taylor). Robin Penna. Friday 18th. Last day of Term, Toy Know anyone travelling from London Day. School closes at 2.30 pm. HEADLANDS HOTEL to Port Isaac for Christmas with room January 1999: Monday 4th. and Tues­ for one in the car? Please contact Pat, day 5th. Staff Training Days, School MERRY CHRISTMAS 880130. closed for children. and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Birthdays : from CHRIS AND ANNA HARRIS .★★★ November: Cerin Penny, Charlotte We are happy to cater for Christmas Corner ByfieldWells, Jessica Bishop, Lucy or other festive parties * ★★★ Many fall in love but you don't fall Cotton, Stacey Appleby (10), Chris Bookings taken for Christmas Day into a happy marriage. Together- Dawe, Louis ChalayeBrown (9), Luncheon & New Year’s Eve Aimee Eaves (8), and Zoe Murray (6). Dinner. i ness and forgiveness are the things ■k ★★ most needed to make a marriage December; Kerry Burt, Aimee Dyer, Don’t forget, Chris Lanyon’s work. You have to learn to forgive Louise Grimmett (11), Matthew Cot­ famous Curries - every Saturday till quickly and to accept forgiveness. ton, Leo Witcomb (10), James Dawe, 19th. December. Alex Wibberley (9), James Strout (8), To book your table please phone: Mrs. Jean Coggin. Samuel Brown, Sam Eaves (7), Alex 01208 880 260 Stewardson, and Katie Paul (6). PARISH Council More effort should be put into reduc­ ing the workload on the clerk. A more Budget Meeting efficient agenda in which proposers A special meeting was held on l6th. specify the details for each item, will November to discuss the budget for substantially reduce the time spent on 1999/2000. producing minutes, which may then Some worry had been expressed at the simply record proposals ‘carried’ or level of next year’s proposed precept ‘not carried’. The Council should ex­ of £14,000. An additional <£650 was plore other ways of achieving things needed for election expenses, £1,000 so as not to involve clerk’s time. Offi­ for further work on the cliff wall, and cers of the District and County Coun­ £800 for park wall, as well as cils only act on policy directions given £400 for a new notice board. Further, to them by the elected Councillors. If as no Councillor could be certain to the Parish Council needs the County be present in the next Council, an Council to do something, the County COUNCILLOR W. DAWE Councillor should be asked to take it additional £1,000 may be needed to WISHES EVERYONE pay the clerk for the work currently up, without any need to spend rate­ undertaken unpaid by the Treasurer. payers money in getting the Clerk to MERRY CHRISTMAS Mr. Phelps pointed out that Port Gav- write. If the County Councillor says AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR erne toilets represent over 10% of our she has tried but nothing is going to Should you need any help budget, and we maintain a large happen, the Parish Council should be number of benches. Maintenance of able to accept this without wasting on any matter the coastal wall is also a big expense, further time and ratepayers money. telephone 880253 due to the poor quality of the original In consultation with the Clerk, pro­ build. The Clerk’s salary is a signifi­ posals to reduce the workload will be cant expense, but he is paid by the put before the Council within the next hour at the standard national rate for three months. the work which is required. One time- Further savings may be achieved by JOHN & MARY consuming item is the necessity to wider publicity for Parish Council travel to Trelights to post notices of tenders. Every contractor in the par­ LETHBRIDGE meetings. There is only a requirement ish, and some outside, should be sent LANOW MILL • ST. KEW to post one notice in the parish, and a tender document inviting them to TELEPHONE 841505 Mr. Phelps thought that posting just quote, rather than expecting them to 24-HR ANSWERPHONE one notice would effect savings. He see the notices within the few weeks was also concerned at the-expense of before the tender is closed. This wbuFd GAS CYLINDERS LOGS extra planning meetings which he felt give the Council a wider choice. could be reduced. Mr. Dawe, Mr. Bar- riball and Mrs. Richards all expressed Planning Application concern on the effects for those less An application, no. 98/0317, for the well off. change of use of part of existing agri­ The Chairman 5 Mr. Lee, speaking as Councillor, cultural building to farm visitor centre and Parish Councillors o f with associated facilities at Treswar- pointed out that almost £15,000 over St. Endellion Parish Council four years (a third of the precept) was row Park Farm, Trelights, for Mr. and spent on paying for the work the Mrs. Parnell (amendment) provision would life to wish you of covered walkway and revised win­ Council loads upon the clerk. He said a Very Happy Christmas that almost nothing had been dow and door openings, was rec­ achieved for all that work the rate­ ommended to the Dis­ and ProsperousNewYear payers have paid for, with the Council trict Council Planning and Develop­ just being a Talking shop’. Breaking ment Committee for approval. down the salary by ‘meeting type’, he Telecommunications Mast continued, showed the Clerk’s work At a site meeting, those present were directly related to monthly meetings told that the mast for Orange tele­ costs £6,500, and those extra planning phones at Port Gaverne could be sited meetings just £980. Breaking it down just behind the large shed and so be by function showed that £4,200 is less prominent. This seemed a good spent on producing the minutes of all alternative and a decision will be that talking, and £2,100 on writing made by North Cornwall District letters, almost all of which have got Council planning committee. Very Merry nowhere. He pointed out that the few Port Gaverne Quay achievements this Council has made This continues to be a worry as the Christmas have been when Councillors have rock is still breaking away and causing to att‘Trio’ readers. done work themselves, as when Mr. the path on the top of the quay to Penny recently produced a detailed become narrower and narrower. Port Gaverne Hotel. report on our illegible road signs. Cornhill Insurance, the Parish Council County Highways were not able to Christmas Eve and Boxing Day insurers are being asked to adopt a Dinner £23.50 ignore such a report and those signs realistic attitude in view of the possi­ are being replaced. ble risks.

2 Bill Norris (Port Isaac), Alec Weir and 'PARISH COUNCIL ' continued Julia Mitchell (St. Kew), and Father Michael. Intercessions were led by the Coastal Path Revd. Judith Pollinger, Curate- The Good wishes for Christmas Cornwall County Council, who act as church choir from St. Teath led the and the New Year agents for the Countryside Commis­ singing, directed by Mr. Geoff Burden from Sam and Denise sion on the long distance coastal path, and organist was Mrs. Veronica Brad­ are to clear the steps, on the side of ley. Sidespersons were Mr. William Open Fridays. Saturdays, and Lobber of the mud that has accumu­ Butch art, Mrs. Mollie Girvan, Mrs. Sundays throughout the winter. lated on them. Julia Mitchell, Mrs. Margaret Cann, Telephone (01208) 880862 Eclipse Week Mrs. Gwen Hawken, Mrs. Tren Rush Lll and Mr. Tom Warne. After the Service The Parish Council is endeavouring to mincepies and hot drinks were served discover what contingency plans are by members of St. Kew congregation Season’s Greetings being drawn up for the influx of a to everyone from great many people next August. Emmaus Party Salting of the B3267 A very enjoyable party, which also included a ‘test’ by the ‘teacher’, was PUJMBLlNE An attempt is being made to get the [Plumbing & Domestic Heating Engineers^ held in St. Endellion church hall recent­ authorities to realise that this road is Domestic & Industrial Maintenance ly. The occasion was the end of this vital to Port Isaac school, doctors, 24 HOUR SERVICE section of the Emmaus Growth course, 22 Hartland Road, nurses, and commuters, and to try and which has been involved in three dif­ Port Isaac, Cornwall. PL29 3RP get a reversal of the decision that, ferent groups in the three parishes of TELEPHONE: (01208) 880371 along with others in the County, it will the United Benefice in exploring the not be salted in the event of icy Lord’s Prayer and the Old Testament. weather. On Friday evening all three groups joined up and after a buffet supper PRIDE OF PLACE | CHURCH NEWS were given a series of questions to answer and discuss by ‘teacher’, the UNITED BENEFICE Rector, who has been leading the COMPLIMENTS Bishop’s report on Lambeth course. He was thanked by the Curate. The Bishops of and St. Germans Healing Eucharists OF THE SEASON visited Camelford on 30th. November to A well attended Eucharist for Healing report to local clergy and lay people on on the theme of all God’s Saints was RAY+ SY LV IA the 1998 Lambeth Conference. held in the Rectory of St. Endellion. Advent Sunday Deanery Service The Rector presided at the Eucharist and led the Service. He shared in the The beauty of St. Kew’s ancient parish laying on of hands for healing with Mr. church was enhanced by the light of LIGHT REMOVALS AND Roger Richards and Mrs. Pam Richards. DELIVERIES OF ALL KINDS candles for a special Deanery Service of Advent carols and readings on A United Benefice Eucharist for Heal­ Sunday evening. Bells were rung be­ ing was held at the home of Mr. and fore the Service which was led by the Mrs. Howard Kent at Pityme this was / Revd. Preb. Michael Bartlett, Rector of also well attended The Curate presided the United Benefice of St. Kew, St. and Mrs. Pamela Nash led the Service. Endellion and Port Isaac. The Revd. Training Day Brian Anderson, Rural Dean and Vicar LOCAL OR DISTANCE RING FOR A QUOTE The Rector along with clergy from the TONY SWEETT 880130 of , pronounced the bless­ whole of the Truro diocese attended a ing. Readers included Mel Hocken study day in November on the Book of (Wadebridge), Margaret Cann (Port xmmf Isaac), Mavis Morgan (), Geoff PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Fowler (St. Minver), Liz Bartlett (St. Christmas Greetings Endellion), the Revd. Sherry Bryan (St. to even/body EXTERIOR PAINTING Teath), Ernest Tucker, Katrina Gill, from the committee of Port Isaac Village Hall. and Patsy Etherington (St. Endellion),

HOMER PARK STABLES ® s s s § a s PORT ISAAC How better to see the beautiful coastline and country­ 15 NEW ROAD side around Port Isaac than on horseback? We can offer (01208)880775 safe off-road riding for all ages and abilities on escorted one and two hour rides. For the more experienced, PRESSURE WASHING longer rides on Moor are available. For further information and to book DRAIN CLEANING call (01208) 880913 and ask for Karen or Claire. CHURCH NEWS’ continued Evening Worship with Taize Mxssmz Dozens of candles enhanced i : SEASOW.'S Job; this was led by the Revd. Canon beauty of the church at the month." Trevor Dennis, Chancellor of Chester evening worship with music fret: Cathedral. rpohn ttig. Taizd on Remembrance Sunday. Bel: VM^. • FAMicy vou. Julian Group were rung before the Service whi::: q*7 tUa. k J s AJ The November meeting of the Julian was arranged and led by the Cura:- Po r t Group for contemplative prayer was who presented a meditation on zz- held at Bodannon Farm, by subject of reconciliation. Reading post office/ J kind invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Roger were by Mrs. Sandra Warne and ±e Richards. The meeting was led by the Rector who was also cantor for the Rector and refreshments were served psalm. Singing of Taizd chants wit by Mrs. Richards. accompanied by Mrs. Helen Benne" Mothers’ Union organ. Prayers were offered by Mr: Cratt i)ore Ceinwen Greenwood, Mrs. Marjc: HIGHLY QUALIFIED The United Benefice branch of the Mabyn and Mr. Ernest Tucker. Mothers’ Union held its November MOBILE BEAUTY THERAPIST Snow Scene For a wide range of beauty treatments. meeting at ‘Rockmount’, Port Isaac, EAR PIERCING home of Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Benger. Christmas cards depicting the chur: & The Service was led by Mrs. Benger on a rare snowy day last winter hav~ REIKI HEALING and members sang carols or read pas­ been on sale at the back of the chur: ' Be pampered in the comfort of your own home.. sages or poems they had chosen. Mrs. after the Sung Eucharist each Sunuu ’ MONDAY-FRIDAY Pam Richards, Branch Leader, thank­ recently. The cards, produced front ~ TEL: (01840)213965 ed Mrs. Benger and also Mrs. Veronica photograph taken by Mrs. Liz Barde* sii Bradley who had accompanied the are being sold for church funds singing. Afterwards a short business have proved very popular MACGADET WOODED meeting was held, chaired by Mrs. Whist Drive 5.A., L.D.A.M., F.V.C.M., Member o f E.P.T.A. Richards. Experienced, qualified piano teacher . The November monthly whist drn Autumn Council Meeting was held in the church hall when Vr Mothers’ Union members throughout F. Milton acted as MC. Whist winner the diocese attended the Autumn were: Mrs. B. Armstrong, Miss [Pupils of all ages and standards taken.j Council meeting of the movement Baker, Mr. D. Dyer, Miss J. Morris, Mr Preparation for examinations and festivals. held in the Chapter House, Truro. M. Parker, Mrs. E. Percy, Mrs, : The Limpet’, 6 ..O.vercliff, Port Isaac. Among them were Mrs. Pam Richards, Richards, and Mr. T. Warne. Raffle:! 1 Telephone (01208) 880820 Branch Leader of the United Benefice G. Hill, Miss J. Morris, Mr. C. ReyncM branch. Mrs. Gwen Hambly, Mrs. and Mr. T. Warne. Ceinwen Greenwood, who acted as Successful Silent Auction Secretary in the absence of the secre­ A MERRY CHRISTMAS The magnificent sum of over £,700 w: tary, Mrs. Tammy Benger, Spirituality raised for church funds at a sue' AND representative who led intercessions auction held at Bodannon Far. PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR § in the Eucharist in the Cathedral, and Trewetha, home of Mr. and Mrs. Rea: the Rector, who is also Deanery and TO ALL MY FRIENDS Richards. Over 70 lots were on vie* Diocesan M.U. Chaplain. Fr. Michael AND THE GOOD FOLK and, fortified by an excellent sup:r read the gospel and assisted with the OF PORT ISAAC provided by Mrs. Richards and ht administration of the chalice. The ers, people circulated to make bit FROM Dean of Truro presided and preached Raffle winners were Mr. Stephen C-l. PETER SAVAGE at the Service. The afternoon guest Mrs. Mollie Girvan, Mrs. Gwen H arr- Lh speaker was Mrs. Frances Proctor, bly, Mrs. Frances Kent, Mr. John Fe' Provincial President of Canterbury nington, the Revd. Judith Polling-: Province. and Mrs. Sandra Warne. Helpe* included Mr. and Mrs. Christoph: ST ENDELLION Barriball, Mr. James Gill, Mr. and Mr Advent Sunday Stephen Gill, Mrs. Gwen Hambly. h and Mrs. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Erne The first candle on the Advent wreath Tucker, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Warn: was lit before the Sung Eucharist on Advent Sunday by young server, Thanks were expressed by the Re:: Lowenna Barriball. Bells rang out be­ to everyone who had helped an: fore the Service at which the Rector particular to Mr. and Mrs. Richards SPROULLS presided and preached. Judith Pollv.i. Remembrance Day SOLICITORS The Sunday Sung Eucharist was pre­ ST. PETER’S ceded by prayers for the Fallen and The Rock, Port Isaac St. Peter’s congregation wishes y : two minutes silence. The Curate pre­ (01208) 880355 Christmas full of happy hours an. sided at the Eucharist and preached New Year full of happy days, h on the theme of remembering. bless you all. Here are some more Trio ‘Free Diary ’ dates - including some fo r 1999.

TO JR HOME ISYCUR CASTLE' Sunday 20th. Decembers A. J. PENNY CARPENTER a n d DECORATOR BUILDING CONTRACTOR 10.15 am Family Service St. Peter’s CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATION Church, Port Isaac. KEVIN CHILLS MAINTENANCE CERAMIC M FLOOR TILING 6.00pm: United Benefice Carol I I HARTLANDROAD 01208 880093 PORT ISAAC ■ CORNWALL ■ PL29 3RP Service at St. Peter’hurch with Port TELEPHONE (01208) 880985 Isaac Chorale. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Monday 21st. December: Problems with reading or Concert given by Port Isaac Chorale spelling? at St. Peter’s Church in aid of the STEVE HEWETT British Heart Foundation. Electrical Contractor 1 to 1 Tuition Thursday 24th. December: Wishes everyone by a qualified, experienced 3.00pm: Christingle Service and a Very Merry teacher could help. Blessing of the Crib at St. Peter’s Reasonable rates. Church. Christmas and a Ring (01208)880002 11.30 pm Midnight Mass at Prosperous New Year St. Peter’s Church. 11.30 pm Midnight Mass at Peter Brown St. Endellion Church. ROBIN A. HANCOCK General Builder 11.30 pm Midnight Mass at would like to wish Free Estimates St. Kew Church. for Friday 25th. December, all his customers a *★ New Work ★ Renovations ★ Christmas Day: : very Happy Christmas i Painting & Decorating and a Prosperous 11.0 am Christmas Family Sung Eucharist at St. Endellion Church. N ew Year (01840> 212919 20 HARTLAND ROAD, PORT ISAAC 1999 Hi Monday 4th. and Tuesday 5th. January: THE CORNISH CAFE 1! The Players and School Staff Training Days, Jdice*tledQamiUf, Committee of School closed for children 2>

5 UFE0OAT starting our winter training sessions in mid January 1999. Please have a word There have been no service calls since with me if you are interested. that night in September; nevertheless Wishing all our friends there are one or two matters to report. Finally, our thanks are due to Mr. and a Happy Christmas and Mrs. Nick Leeds and family for their Firstly, we have had the excellent kindness in arranging a reception at Good Wishes for 1999 news of awards from the R.N.L.I. to Lanteglos Hotel for all concerned in some of our heroes of 6th. September; the rescue on 6th. September; some Kevin Dingle and Mike Edkins have Robin Penna and very generous donations for the been awarded Vellum Certificates, R.N.L.I. were also received on this Fred Thompson whilst the third crew member, Paul very happy occasion. Our thanks are Polling ton, and the Auxiliary Coast­ also due to Mr. and Mrs. Colin Oak- guard in charge of the Port Isaac den, parents of Mrs. Nicky Edkins, Company, Ken Richards, have been who arranged an evening of fun, food, awarded framed letters of thanks. and conviviality at the Ship Inn, Others to receive special letters of ; once again large sums of thanks are Frank Prescott and Ray money were raised for the Institution. Wishes all its clients a M erry . Speakman of the Port Isaac Auxiliary Christmas & a Happy New And to complete a period of jollifica­ Coastguard Team and Alan tarby, Year. And would like to take tion we had a most enjoyable crew Coxswain of Lifeboat. All this opportunity of reminding dinner and dance at Lanteglos Hotel other organisations involved in the I you that now is the time to on Saturday 28th. November; this time ’ prepare for the forthcoming events of 6th. September are receiving we have to thank Nikki Bradbury and letters of thanks. I season. Kevin A. H Carol Hambly for all their hard work in (01208) 880328 & (01566) 7 7 2 7 2 4 At a date to be decided there will be a arranging everything and making the special presentation ceremony for dining room tables look so attractive. these prestigious awards; meanwhile All tickets were ‘sold out’ and a good we look forward to Sunday 13th. De­ evening had by all. cember when the retiring Director of CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Ted Childs, (Station Hon. Secretary). die R.N.L.I., Brian Miles, will be call­ AND BEST WISHES FOR ing at the Boathouse to meet our he­ roes and all other Crew, Committee, CANCER RESEARCH ; SUCCESS & PROSPERITY and Station Officials. CAMPAIGN IN THE NEW YEAR Secondly, the Relief Lifeboat D382 A Grand total of £161.98 was col­ PORT ISAAC & DISTRICT which arrived on 6th./7th. September lected for the Starflower Appeal and has now been replaced by our own we would like to thank the following TOURISM ASSOCIATION former station boat D366 (‘Peter and for their co-operation in displaying Molly Tabor') which was here for ten the flowers and collection tins: Just years until replaced in May 1997. She Shellfish, K. Barnecutts, Pea Pod, Post has been doing duty at Cowes, I.o.W. Office, Pride of Place, Secrets, Slipway as a crew training vessel and after a Hotel, and Village Store. Pea Pod complete refit has been placed back Sylvia McCrohon, Cancer Research FRESH FRUIT AND here by the R.N.L.I. to serve us once C am paign. VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, again until we receive our brand new HOLLY WREATHS, (orange) boat some time in 1999. Videos at Pea Pod* CHRISTMAS TREES, Thirdly, two members have left the All top films for hire. MISTLETOE, + VIDEOS crew recently so there are a couple of vacancies. Now is a good time for Come and have a look at the large Telephone 8 8 0 22 3 someone to join us as we shall be selection on display in the shop. Season's Greetings to all Lb Christmas Pottery Sale Muriel Short sends Christmas Greetings to all her friends and ]/3rd off everything! neighbours and Best Wishes for Mulled Wine and Mince Pies the New Year. Sunday 1 3th. December 1 Oam - 4pm

<£Htj Ik tjool H ot el CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GREETINGS FROM LESLEY AND MIKE TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS FAYRE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER IN ADDITION TO EXTENSIVE SEAFOOD MENU NEW YEAR'S EVE MEDIAEVAL BANQUET A 4-course Feast, Wine, Mead, and Ale - all entertainment £25.00 per head (fully inclusive). Period costume for hire £5.00 OPEN ALL YEAR 10-4 BOOKINGS TAKEN NOW - PLEASE TELEPHONE 880721 {CLOSED MONDAYS DURING THE WINTER) P iP .TA TWO POEMS PORT ISAAC AND DISTRICT TIME AND TASTE CLASSIFIED TOURISM ASSOCIATION. an intonation for ancients ADVERTISEMENTS § 1999 Guide Arthur Ransome, Ronald Frankau, Round the Home, Flanders and Swann, The make-up of the Guide is now Grable, Flynn, the Saint, Tom Lehrer, HAPPI SIGNS AND DESIGNS complete and it has been delivered to like steam on G.W.R., long gone. the printers, Cornwall Litho. The Contact Kevin A. Hancock, DIP, SIAD cover this year uses a painting by Brahms and Simon, Arrau, Priestley, Telephone Bodmin (01208) 880328 or Katie Childs of Cliffside Gallery, the Louis Armstrong, Compton, May, Launceston (01566) 772724 Punch, the Listener, and Encounter winner of the P.I.D.T.A. competition SECRETS - CONFIDENTIAL all seem very far away. for a cover illustration. Many excellent PAWNBROKING SERVICES photographs were supplied by vari­ Contrariwise, pbtes Waugh and Amis, Oicensed credit broker). ous people and these have now been Auden, Blyton, Beatrix Potter, Telephone 880862 or call at the shop. Dumbo, Pooh and Toad still flourish - returned with many thanks. It was felt WINDOW CLEANER and river care’s restored the otter. that the illustration by one of our local Jon Rowe (01208) 880168 artists would make an appropriate The undead live - like Aleister Crowley - motif for the cover of the Guide. there’s A. Cooke, Pet and A.C.Clark(e), Advertisement weekend steam-trains, monthly Oldies. Come out to play, it’s not yet dark! MERRY CHRISTMAS The P.I.D.T.A. advertisement for Port & HAPPY NEW YEAR NB. Tom Lehrer is actually alive and well Isaac has once again been placed in and teaching mathematics. He gave up FROM ALL AT ‘Coastlines’ the North Cornwall Heri­ satire many years ago because the real TREVATHAN tage Coast and Countryside Service world seemed too satirical to be parodied! J^wsletter. Punch and G.W.R. bear no relation to their STRAWBERRYFARM Notice Board contemporary equivalents. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CUSTOM Readers might like to chant their own lists, The notice board at the Platt is no perhaps to the tune of ‘Frfere Jacques’ IN THE PAST AND WE LOOK FORWARD longer needed by the Parish Council (which doesn’t fit these verses). TO SEEING YOU AT EASTER. and has been offered to P.I.D.T.A. for i h its own use. WAITING FOR WINTER Telephone Enquiries Most fishing’s finished, The Association has no facilities for the visitors gone, To all our friends in receiving telephone enquiries and it seems an age Port Isaac, Christmas those people who have been ringing since the sun last shone. Greetings and health our long-suffering mailer are earnestly Too bleak and damp and happiness for the asked to desist, please. Hers is a pri­ to sit or walk, New Year. vate number and she doesn’t want but a perfect day Terry and Sheila Harris, people ringing her trying to make for old-times talk. Port Isaac and holiday bookings! Graham Tayar, Trowbridge. Robin Penna. November 1998, Port Isaac.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Graham Tayar’s first book of poems, ‘Not Too Late for Loving - a Lifetime of Wishing all my Mends and family Occasional Verses - ’ is being published at Port Isaac a Merry Christmas early in 1999 by Smaller Sky Press, Oxford. and a Happy New Year. From Lil Hooke. Many of them were written in Port Isaac as were the poems featured here. mi £ttcce££ful THE SHIP WRIGHT IN N I 1999 01208 880305 to all ww w. theshi p wrightinn. tom Including the Porthole Restaurant and The Captain fs Quarters readers from Sharron and Tim WAKEFIELDS Dine out overlooking the Atlantic Ocean Open 7 days a week all day PRINTERS [Food served 12.00- 10.00pm. Mondays 12.00- 9.OOp 17A Market Place, Camelford Sunday Roast + Sweet £4.50 Phone/Fax & FREE HOUSE CHILDREN WELCOME REAL ALE 01840 212562

7 THE TRIO FREE DIARY Saturday 12th. Decembers 6.30pm: The ‘switch-on’ of Port Isaac Regular Fixtures ill Port Isaac: Christmas lights, with St. Breward FINE ART BABY/TODDLER CLINIC: 1.30-3.30pm. Silver Band. first Tuesday every month, at surgery. & FRAMING CHILD HEALTH CLINIC: 1.30-3.30pm. North Cornwall Conservative CLO CKS & on first Wednesday in the month at the Association Turkey Supper at COLLECTABLES surgery. St. Endellion Church Hall. £8.50. WELL WOMAN CLINIC: 3.00-4.00pm. (To include one glass of wine.) Tuesdays at the surgery by appointment. METHODIST CHURCH: 6.00pm. Tuesday 15th. December: at Trelights chapel. 7.00pm: School Christmas Concert CONFIRMATION CLASSES: 10.00am Secrets at St Peter’s Church every Saturday morning in St. Endellion FORE STREET • PORT ISAAC CORNWALL • PL29 3RD Rectory. 7.30pm: Christmas Whist Drive at 01208 880862 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9.50am. every St. Endellion Church Hall. Sunday at St. Peter’s church rooms. OPEN ALL YEAR Wednesday 16th. December: School Christmas Dinner. Greetings for Christmas Thursday 17th. December: from Antonietta Dawe School Christmas Parties. Friday 18th. December: Last day of school Term, Toy Day. „ GUffSiDE O^LL&d- School closes at 2.30 pm. 1 fteiEKMoe, PORT 'UrM/O^LLPl^ .; T.F.GRILLS Saturday 19th. December: PAiMf^s- o m - afovm si Builder and Carpenter • M C C tiW At® t m OK&MNl- also 7.00pm: The ‘switch-on’ of • OPEN DASlsf- ■ Painting and decorating Trelights Christmas lights with short service and carol singing. Free Estimates The Diary is continued on the separate THE HARBOUR Phone (01208) 880094 sheet included in this issue o f Trio. SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Mobile Hairdresser Merry Christmas and a has Moved. Happy New Year to our1 Ginine’s Mobile Hairdressers is now working at Lisanne’s Salon next to Friends and Customers the garage at St. Kew Highway from 9.00-2.30 Monday, 9.00-4.30 Tues­ day, 9.00-1.00 Wednesday, 9.00-5.00 \ DESIGN J p f ' MAINTENANCE I Thursday, 1.00-6.00 Friday, and 9.00-1.00 CONSTRUCTION Saturday. Telephone (01208) 841470. If any of my clients, would like to join Christmas Greetings from me there for my new ‘Job Adventure’ you are more than welcome. New clients are also welcome. CENTRAL GARAGE Chris Scott-Garden Care AND (01208)880616 So come and get your sparkling new CENTRAL MINIBUS looks for Christmas! Hope to see you all soon. WISH ALL THEIR CUSTOMERS A HAPPY CHRISTMAS & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR DENNIS KNIGHT Central Garage will be closed 25 Dec 1998-1 Jan 1999 If f FISH MERCHANT BE SAFE BE SURE, ■ 0 tt FISH CELLARS, PORT ISAAC BOOK BEFORE WE ARE OPEN ALL DAY 9 s Central Minibus I Taxi available over Xmas period Fresh Fish Daily 9.30am. - 6pm. Saturday 9.30am. - 5pm. prior bookings only

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