Lewannick, Polyphant & Trevadlock Newsletter Number 200 November 2002

Thank you Sally, and hello! A big thank you to Sally Ross for all the time and effort she has put in to keep the Murder most foul! newsletter regularly rolling off the press The Lewannick murder of 1930 is to be the featured in one of a series of programmes over the last two and a bit years. I hope I can produced by Zenith Entertainment Ltd for Carlton West Country TV. Part of the filming live up to her example. took place in Lewannick recently, with help from local people. As Sally said, the parish benefits greatly from the newsletter. Having myself lived in The series of six programmes presented by churchyard and at Trenhorne Farm. a city for over 25 years it is a breath of fresh Jack Shepherd, re-examines, in the light of Zenith Entertainment were very grateful for all the help and cooperation air to return to Lewannick, in every sense. modern forensic science and psychological techniques, unsolved or puzzling murders they received from the village, in particular We may not have access to as many facilities which took place in the West Country. Ken White, everyone at Trenhorne here, but we have a far stronger sense of The Lewannick murder will be the Farm including local postman Andrew community and as the many successful subject of the first programme, to be Fuge and his wife, Sarah. Lizzie White was events in the parish over the last year prove, screened in early January. The film crew interviewed, as she could recall seeing the we’re good at doing things for ourselves. were shooting in Lewannick for a day exhumation taking place in the churchyard We’re good at pulling together, and we’re and then for a further day in Bude. In the in the 1930’s. The film crew had a good good at having fun together! I’m convinced evocation of the story the part of Annie supply of sandwiches from the Archer Arms that the newsletter has a vital role to play in Hearn was re-enacted by Linda Couper, - thank you Janice! this and will do all I can to make it work for Alice Thomas by Pauline Blight and that The series, entitled ‘Murder most foul’, the good of everyone in the parish. of William Thomas by Pete Gardner from produced and directed by Chris Godfrey, The newsletter was first published in Gunnislake, whose superb 1920’s Austin Exec. Producer Alan Ravenscroft, also covers April 1986 and by my calculations that makes 12 was also used. Michael White can also murders which took place in St Austell, be seen in the role of grave digger! Jack Sparkwell near Plymouth, on the Lizard, this number 200. Please help to keep it going Shepherd was filmed on location in the Dartmoor and Exmoor. by sending me all your news. The closing date for the next newsletter is Nov 25th, but please PARISH COUNCIL don’t wait until the last moment. It’s a big help Lewannick Parish Council met at Youth Club Volunteers? to me to be able to work on the newsletter in Lewannick Village Hall on Thursday 17 We feel that it would be good if the young odd moments during the month. October at 8pm. people in Lewannick had somewhere to The newsletter will now be more The Chairman was pleased to introduce go locally. The young people have been closely linked to the parish website, David Eno who will be the new editor of our approached and would like to attend a www.lewannick.info. Both are run monthly newsletter. He takes over from Sally youth club if one could be set-up. Are there democratically – so input, ideas and help are Ross who has been providing a terrific service any volunteers out there who would be able always welcome from anyone and everyone. for us for over two years. Our thanks are to assist us? We have kindly been offered the The next big thing? Bonfire night! extended to Sally for all that she has done. loan of equipment from Ken Scoble and, of Please come along to support, and enjoy, Two members of the public also attended course, we have the facilities within the hall. the bonfire and fireworks, organised by to discuss the proposed amenity shelter All we need is some volunteers. Again please for Polyphant. A discussion took place and contact the Clerk or any of the Councillors Polyphant Youth Club. See you there! it was considered that a misunderstanding if you feel that you would like to assist the David Eno was circulating within the village. A public community in this way. meeting will be held at 7.30 pm on Thursday Our next meeting will be held at Bus shelter controversy 7 November at Polyphant Community Polyphant on Thursday 21 November, 8pm. at Polyphant Centre. Leaflets will also be distributed asking Polyphant is divided over a proposed bus residents to attend this meeting. POLYPHANT YOUTH CLUB invite you all to shelter to be situated in the village. Planning applications Opponents fear that the shelter will be There were two planning applications, both a blot on Polyphant’s beautiful green, and were both supported, namely: BONFIRE NIGHT thirty have signed a petition against it, which Erection of extension to lounge, 8 Medrow, Saturday 2nd November 2002 has been delivered to the Parish Council. Polyphant, Mr and Mrs N. Abbott. 6.30pm bonfire, 7.00pm fireworks On the other side of the coin, as the Conversion of commercial building to three In the field behind Polyphant Chapel self-contained apartments. Land near, the weather deteriorates, College students have Admission: adults £1.50, children £1.00 Village Hall, Lewannick. to wait in the rain for the bus. A shelter, Everyone welcome would also serve adults waiting for buses And for information and the library van. Mr J Bayfield and Mrs A Lawrence, Land Lewannick Amateur Dramatic Society At the Parish Council meeting on the adjacent to Rivendell, Tinney Hall, Lewannick 16th October it emerged that there had been - erection of dwelling and garage. NCDC CHRISTMAS WINE requests for a shelter in the past and that the have refused permission because of proposed location on the green was the only inadequate sewage treatment system & WISDOM site considered safe by the County Council. to cater for further development within Lewannick. Saturday 7 December, 8pm The proposal is that it will be sympathetically Payments were made to: £30 Copytech, Lewannick Village Hall built in stone with a slate roof. £22 B J V and £110 B Stringer Footpath Teams of four, £10 to include festive It was decided to call a public meeting Maintenance. nibbles and a bottle of wine. Teams to on the 9th November where everyone’s We have three seats needing repairs Jenny 86628, or Dorothy 782317. views can be aired. The County Council’s within the parish. If any resident would Conservation Officer will be invited, and like to tender for the work can they please drawings and plans of the proposed shelter contact the Clerk or any Councillor in writing For latest news, events & photos visit: will be on view. before our next meeting. www.lewannick.info LEWANNICK VILLAGE HALL NEWS LEWANNICK CHURCH NEWS AND METHODIST CHURCH PREACHERS DIARY DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER Skittles Saturday 9th November at 7.00pm Teams of Sunday Services at St Martin’s Church Superintendent Minister four. Team entries to K. White 782 228 Sun 3 Short Eucharist 9.15am Rev. Roger Green – Tel: 01566 782240 (Service at Bowden Derra 8.00pm) Christmas Bazaar Polyphant Morning Service 10.30 am Sun 10 Morning Prayer Saturday 7th December Sun 3 David Lewis To book your stall contact Margo 782 767 with Baptism 10.30am Sun 10 Rev. Dr. Christopher Blake Sun 17 Family Service 9.15am Whist Drives Sun 17 Sue Griffin Sun 24 Holy Eucharist 10.30am Saturday 2nd & Saturday 16th November Sun 24 Rev. Roger Greene This month’s Whist Drives are in aid of Remembrance Sunday 10th November Events: Lewannick Pantomime. St Martin’s 2.30pm (Note change). Wed 13 Coffee Morning 10.30–11.30am New Village Hall Congdons Shop 3.15pm. Sat 30 Christmas Bazaar 2pm Lewannick Village Hall Committee are Martinmas Service Friday 8th November Lewannick Morning Service 11 am looking at the option of building a new 7.00pm in the Church followed by supper at Sun 3 Rev. Roger Greene village hall. The current hall is well used, and Coombeshead 8.00pm. Sun 10 James Spragg its use is increasing. We would benefit from Sun 17 Neil Burden a larger building, but are unable to extend Organ Playing Marathon Sunday 17th Sun 24 Chris Paxman in the present location. The flat roof is once by Mrs. Vivien Trewin in the Church 10.00am more in need of expensive repairs, and the – 6.00pm. Please come and support this METHODIST CHURCH NEWS ITEMS main roof has no insulation, making the hall event. To be followed by a ‘Songs of Praise’ cold and expensive to heat, and there are A concert will be given by the Stowford evening at 6.30pm with Launceston Male Meadow Singers on Sunday 3rd November damp problems. We will also need to comply Voice Choir. with new regulations for disabled facilities in the Church at Polyphant beginning at within the next two years. 8pm. The Chairman will be John Bennalick Residents were saddened to hear of The proposal is to build a new hall on from St. Wenn and light refreshments will the other side of the car park, which will the death of Gladys Farr. ’Glad’ as she be served after the concert. No admission solve all of these problems, be cheaper was known, was a prominent figure in charge but a collection will be taken during to run, and provide a better catering area, many aspects of village life, serving on the concert for Church Funds. improved sports facilities and generally many committees and always willing to Polyphant Christmas Bazaar this year will be more useable for functions and clubs. organise and join in social events. Our be held on Saturday November 30th in the This can all be achieved with grant aid, at sympathies are extended to Maurice. Methodist Church at Polyphant from 2pm. very little cost to the Parish. But we have to Those wishing to book tables please contact present a good case and show that there is Beryl Green on 01566 86483 a need. Every household within the parish Inny Vale Embroiderers Guild Rev. Dr. Christopher Blake Chairman of should soon receive a questionnaire asking Next meeting 14th November at Polyphant the Cornwall District will be taking a normal for your views. We ask everyone to PLEASE Community Centre 2.00-4.00 pm. Tel. Betty Sunday morning service at Polyphant on the fill this in promptly. on 86381 if you have any queries. 10th November. Paper Bank Recycled newspapers and magazines made Polyphant WI Whitmans Weather over £500 last year for Village Hall funds. Please Meet as usual at 7.15 pm in the Chapel Hall In September there were 23 dry days and 18mm use the paper bank in the Village Hall car park. on 27 November. Our speaker will be Mrs. (3⁄4”) of rain fell. Alison Gribble, who will show us how to In October there were 12 dry days and 165mm make some angels for the festive season. (61⁄2”) of rain fell. Monthly Coach Trip New members and friends always welcome. This year, to date, there have been 143 dry days Thursday 28 November to Exeter, seats Please note, Ann Bishop will be taking over with a total rainfall of 1270mm (50”), compared £5.00, pick up points as usual. Enquiries and from Lyn Boyle. For information or enquiries with last year when there were 165 dry days but a bookings, telephone June Smith on 782901. contact Ann on 01566 880019. similar rainfall of 1170mm (46”). Steve Whitman News from Lewannick Lewannick Cricket Club Clifftop Art Group The AGM will be held on the 26th Post Office & Stores is holding its AGM at the Archer Arms on November, 2pm at North Hill. Home contents insurance. The Post Thursday 14th November at 8.00pm. The Christmas Lunch will be on Tuesday 17th Office is now able to provide competitive meeting is mainly to discuss the possible December. contents cover which can be paid in cash closing down of the Club and all are instalments at the counter. welcome to attend. Foreign Exchange. Having a winter break? ABOUT FACE YOUTH Foreign exchange and holiday insurance present News from the Archer Arms available from the Post Office. DRAGON BONES Queen Mother coins. £5 coins now Contrary to reports, Janice is not retiring First production by About Face Youth – an available. in style to a paradise island! Rather, she improvisation piece using music and physical Christmas stamps will be on sale from 5th will be pleased to take your booking for theatre to bring alive two creation myths. November. Christmas dinners and your money for North Hill Village Hall - Thurs 13 Nov 7.30pm Stocking up for Christmas? Large range Christmas draw tickets. ALSO of special offers on beers, lagers and spirits. Rilla Mill Village Hall Sat 16 Nov 7.30pm The darts team has got off to a flying Credit card and cash back facilities. The Upton Cross Village Hall - Mon 18 Nov 7.00pm start with a good win, and hopefully the shop is now able to accept credit card Euchre teams will do likewise. All tickets £2.00 payments and to offer cashback if required. (includes tea/squash and dragon biscuits) G’day, Sport!! Mobile phone top up for all major mobile phone companies. CLOSING DATE FOR DECEMBER NEWSLETTER: WEDNESDAY 25th NOVEMBER: Please send your contributions to David Eno, Pen-Inney Cottage, Lewannick, FOR SALE Launceston, PL15 7QD. • E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 01566 782 352 Bedroom suite, including bed. Newsletter published by Lewannick Parish Council. Polyphant. Tel: 01566 86196. Views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the editor, or of the Parish Council.