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No. 5436 Friday, October 28th, 2016 Price £1 Return of CCTV to St Ives a step closer

THE campaign for the return of CCTV to St Ives is a step closer after St Ives Town Council voted by 7-5, to endorse JEWELLERY said to have a retail value is believed to be retail value of a £100,000 has much higher. It has left the the plan for its reinstatement. been stolen from a St Ives business owner worried about The vote was taken at the St The capping made little sense to gift shop. the future of the shop as there Ives Town Council meeting of Councillor Andrew Mitchell who, A thief broke into Kudos in was no insurance in place. Thursday (Oct. 20) during which during the debate prior to the vote, The spokesman added: St Ives businesses owner, Alex commented: “If we are to go Fore Street on Tuesday October 18 in the early hours “Entry was gained by smash- Ward spoke on behalf of the ahead with CCTV we need to be ing a glass pane in the front CCTV campaigners. serious and go for a minimum of of the morning and now police have launched an door of the business. In During her presentation she six cameras for a meaningful sup- excess of £100,000 of gold jew- ply of information for the town cen- appeal for information fol- outlined the campaigner’s belief ellery was stolen.” in the need for CCTV comment- tre. If we are going to do it, this lowing the incident. It is believed one person ing: “It is recognised nationally needs to be for the community.” It follows a similar swoop in was involved, described as that the presence of CCTV acts as Cllr Ron Tulley added his sup- Tregenna Place several wearing a dark hoody top and a deterrent to criminal activity port for CCTV but commented: “I months ago when tens of thou- a dark gilet, with dark trou- and that the benefit for the secu- strongly believe we should go sands of pounds of jewellery ahead but we should insist on an sers and shoes. rity of local shops and businesses was nabbed by thieves. is immeasurable.” assurance from the police that Police have released images The incident in Fore Street of a piece of marble used to “CCTV provides reassurance they will respond according to the happened between 3.15am and gain entry to the shop. It meas- for visitors to the town that this is situation’s priority.” THE new wheelchair accessible St Ives Community Transport being unveiled at West Pier on 3.30am on October 18 – a time ures 15cm wide by 8cm deep by a safe environment to enjoy in the Cllr Pedyr Prior argued that Saturday morning (Oct. 22). when few people would have 86cm long. Anyone who knows evenings as well as the day help- the money would be ‘better been in the area. where it came from, police ing to negate any negative public- served’ if it were to part fund an ity nationally because of anti-social additional police officer. St Ives welcomes new community A spokesman from Devon would like to hear from mem- behaviour which would ultimately He also raised the biggest con- and Police say the bers of the public. affect visitors coming to the town.” cern of councillors and cam- haul is worth £100,000 but the Continued on back page residents of St Ives. port committee members, St Ives NOT A REASON paigners alike that the PCC transport office had yet to announce how A committee of seven mem- Mayor, Councillor Linda Taylor, She also added: “Citing a low who officially cut the ribbon to much they would be putting in to ON Saturday morning (Oct. 22) bers was formed and by 2015 crime rate for the area is not a launch the new transport and St fund the St Ives system. He sug- a short ceremony on West Pier £16,000 had been raised to reason to not have CCTV. We gested that campaigners ‘will be Ives MP Mr Derek Thomas who saw the official unveiling and purchase a vehicle. Then cannot wait for major incidents to disappointed’ as it is only a way was asked to take the first trip of the new St Ives chairman Margaret Ford, dis- occur to show we need it … every to hide the spending cut backs committee’s thanks for the trans- Community Transport. covered an initiative by which household and business is paying within the policing system. port back to the Government. increased insurance premiums The new seven seater trans- the Government would fund Cllr Colin Nicholls added his FANTASTIC ARTWORK because we don’t have CCTV.” voice to the dissenters stating: “I port, which can also be config- the purchase of a mini-bus for He commented: “I was The proposal approved on didn’t endorse CCTV originally ured to carry up to two communities in need of one. pleased to attend the launch of Thursday was to endorse the rec- and I will not do so now.” wheelchairs, is the result of After contacting the relevant the community bus in St Ives ommendations of the Council’s He added to Cllr Prior’s several organisations working body it was explained that a which carries some fantastic internal Community & Environ- words saying: “The police are together to provide the vehicle ‘mini-bus’ would in fact be too artwork and is a testimony to ment Committee and Finance donating capital only and I can for the older residents of the St big for the project, and small years of dedicated work by the Committee. Those recommenda- see that we [St Ives Town] will Ives area and was instigated by St Ives streets, and the cur- over 50’s Forum. I’m sure it will FORCED ENTRY: The slab of stone used to gain entry into tions were to match any fund be left to fund it all.” the 50+ Association. rent, smaller seven seater from the Devon & Cornwall Cllr Tim Andrewes said that the be an invaluable service for Kudos. CONJUNCTION was provided. Police & Crime Commissioners proposal provided a ‘way forward’ many people and allow them to The funds already raised can Office (PCC) up to the sum of for CCTV as it stands at the The project has been in con- go about their daily lives with now be used for the running and Advertorial £10,000 for the reinstatement but moment commenting: “I have junction with Age UK Corn- greater ease and enjoyment.” to place a £6,000 cap on running reluctantly come round to support- wall, , maintenance of the Community The unveiling was followed What’s happening costs of the system. ing it because of the inadequacies McCarthy & Stone, St Ives Transport, although as Marga- by refreshments in the newly That £6,000 cap matches the of policing in our part of the world. Rotary, St Ives Town Council ret points out fund raising for renovated Salvation Army hall. Town’s annual contributions to “It will have some impact so and the Westcott Trust. that will be an ongoing thing. 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The choir has built Tuesday 15 November up an outstanding reputation, The day will give girls the taking part in live broadcasts for chance to experience life as a television and radio and joining Chorister, from morning in foreign tours. rehearsal through to school les- STRENGTH sons, finishing with a short serv- Headmaster of Truro School, ice of Evensong, where they will Andrew Gordon-Brown, com- have the chance to sing with mented: “I cannot overstate how Truro Cathedral Choir. impressed I have been with our Recruitment for girl Choris- chorister programme which is ters at Truro Cathedral starts now in its second year of opera- LAURA Jurd (right) will be bringing her Dinosaur to the Jazz Club from the age of 13, so the event is tion. Singing with the nationally on Tuesday 22nd November. picture submitted open to girls who are currently in renowned Truro Cathedral Choir, Year 7 or 8. the girls have gone from strength Formidable and compelling music Director of Music at Truro to strength and are already Cathedral, Christopher Gray, says: achieving great things. This is at St Ives Jazz Club this November “Being a Chorister can be a truly indeed a unique opportunity for life-changing and life-enhancing these girls to develop as individu- JAZZ lover’s don’t have to wait and guests welcome the Chris THE seven St Ives Round Table members who took part in the club’s charity skydive on experience for the right girl. als and make the most of their long in November for the first Biscoe Quartet with their explo- SINFONIA musical talent.” performer to visit the St Ives ration of the musical legacy of the Saturday (Oct. 22). picture submitted “Aside from the benefits of Girls who join the choir are Jazz Club’s home in the Great great Eric Dolphy, a remarkable singing at the highest level welcomed into a supportive Room of the Western Hotel with saxophonist, clarinettist and flau- almost every day, the girls per- environment, where they the Josh Kemp Quartet playing tist who, 50 years after his After three postponements Tabler’s finally jump form with leading national groups develop character and form there on Tuesday 1st. untimely death, continues to ON Saturday afternoon (Oct. raiser, their annual Harvest Spa treatments, artwork, such as the City of London Sinfo- leadership skills whilst nurtur- influence and intrigue new gener- 22) – after adverse weather led Home Auction to be held on clothes and pretty much any- Featuring Josh Kemp on sax; nia and the BBC National ing a high level of chorister ations of musicians and listeners. to three postponements – the 18th November at Cafe Art in thing else St Ives has to offer, Steve Fishwick on trumpet; Liam Orchestra of Wales; they will training and performance. Dunachie on Hammond organ The repertoire includes tunes members of St Ives Round Royal Square. all of which will be sold on the record their first CD this year; The cathedral’s girl Choristers and Tim Giles on drums the from the great recordings Dolphy Table finally managed to com- Nick adds: “This year we’ve night to the highest bidder.” and as we recently announced, are recruited from all across Corn- group will be playing music from made with Charles Mingus and plete their charity skydive at added a twist and will be raf- Raffle tickets can be pur- they will be working with wall and beyond; if successful the their new Rare Groove album. Oliver Nelson, jazz standards, Aerodrome. fling off an adventure holiday chased at a number of pubs and renowned composer, Dobrinka girls attend Truro School, where and Dolphy’s own compositions, RARE GIFT With sponsorship still to be to Thailand. Raffle tickets are restaurants throughout town, Tabakova, who will be writing they receive scholarship and bur- which reflect his bebop roots and Kemp is described as a musi- finally totalled up the group on sale now and are only £2 a or from a Round Table member. music specially for them. sary support for their education. his growing originality. cian with a rare gift for melody, have raised in excess of ticket, and the winner will be “As usual,’ Nick finishes, “all “All of this is on top of their reg- Places for the event are free of One of the most vital and crea- gaining many plaudits for his lyri- £2,000 for Nancealverne drawn out of the hat by an proceeds go to local worthy ular routine singing live to tens of charge, please contact Truro tive new ensembles in the UK, cal improvising style and attrac- School in , a spe- independent party on the night thousands of people every year at School’s Director of Admissions, Laura Jurd’s Dinosaur, will be causes and we are currently tive compositions, who is equally cialist school for children of the auction. Truro Cathedral as part of its cel- Jayne Grigg, on 01872 272763 or appearing on the 22nd. Led by looking for new causes to aid happy playing in the jazz stand- with profound learning and ebrated choir.” at admissions@ truroschool.com trumpeter and composer Laura “We’ve got lots of vouchers no matter how big or small, ards tradition or original compo- physical disabilities. Truro Cathedral Choir is to reserve a place. There is more Jurd, featuring star keyboardist for meals at most of St Ives’ just contact us and we will see sitions in a contemporary style. directed by specialist, profes- information on Truro School’s Kemp is backed by a band that St Ives Round Table chair- great restaurants, along with if we can help.” Elliot Galvin and the exciting sional musicians and gives the website. delivers high-energy jazz with an young rhythm section of Conor man, Nick Eastwood, com- enjoyable and relaxed groove. Chaplin and Corrie Dick, they mented: “All seven Table Dan Messore’s Indigo Kid will have performed throughout the members that jumped had be at the Club on the 8th. UK and Europe including the never done a skydive before Messore’s is described as having Berlin Jazz Festival, Jazz Sur and there were one or two that a warm, full tone who channels Son 31 in Toulouse, 12 Points in looked a bit pale beforehand Frisell, Fahey and other masters, Dublin and Jazzahead in but I’m very proud to say that while managing to create a singu- Bremen. Their debut album none of us bottled it. lar sound world of his own. Together, As One, released in GRATEFUL Tuesday 15th will see members September, blends elements of “As Chairman this year I’d folk, jazz and rock. The music is like to say how grateful we are THE WESTERN HOTEL formidable and compelling. to everyone that sponsored us, The final gig of November an extra shout out to Trevor at Fridays, K&W, from 9pm – FREE will be on Tuesday 29th with the Old Quay House for his £100 Songwriters’ Night the Dominic Howles Quintet. donation which was by far the This brilliant quintet with a biggest and most generous. Sat., 29th Oct. K&W, from 9pm - FREE Nuclear Blues stellar line-up, will be playing a And I’m grateful to all the mixture of originals and stand- members, they really pulled it GIRL Choristers at Truro Cathedral. Sundays, K&W, from 9pm - FREE ards, promoting their new CD out of the bag for this event and Photograph: John Freddy Jones Sunday Sessions Purity and Danger. were relentless chasing up All welcome. Tickets cost £12/£8/£5, doors sponsorship which is not easy open 7.30, music from 8.30 to 11-ish. Mondays, K&W, 9pm - FREE in this current climate.” Jazz Jam The Table members are now ST IVES Round Table chairman Nick Eastwood enjoying his 675 St Ives constituents left preparing for their next fund- tandem skydive on Saturday. picture submitted Tuesday 1st Nov. - 8.00pm waiting Government’s response JAZZ CLUB Royal British CAMPAIGNERS have been left East Cornwall where 400 people Josh Kemp Quartet waiting for an official response added their names. £12 / £8 members / £5 students. Legion St Ives after a petition calling on the Gov- The petition was also strongly Telephone: (01736) 796294 Tuesdays, K&W, from 9pm - FREE ernment to support the Cornish backed in most of Wales, but Tuesday Night Music Sessions language closed on the weekend. BINGO EVERY WEDNESDAY some parts of northern Over the past six months, the did not register a single signature. to start at 8.00pm Wednesdays, K&W, – FREE petition entitled ‘Please continue St Ives Folk All Welcome The petition was launched to provide annual financial sup- after it was announced in April Thursdays, K&W, – FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT port for the ’ that the Government was with- Marmalade Mash Saturday 12th Nov., 8.30pm has gained 10,342 signatures – drawing the £150,000 of funding Mickey Ripley’s Acoustic Jam clearing the target required to that Cornwall Council had force a ministerial reply. Come along and join in or just listen. LOS PALMAS received for Cornish since its All Welcome The 10,000 mark was reached recognition as a minority lan- SUNDAY CARVERY over 80 days ago, but no response guage in 2002. 12 - 2 & 6 - 8 IT’S BACK! has yet been forthcoming. The This recognition – under the Vegetarian option available petition closed a long way short of Council of Europe’s Charter for Reservations recommended the 100,000 names required for Regional and Minority Languag- the matter to be considered for es, which is unrelated to the TEL 01736 795277 AT THE LEGION debate in Parliament. European Union – places an obli- The St Ives constituency gation on the Government to pro- recorded the highest amount of vide support for the language. signatures with 675, making it While the decision to withdraw one of the most supported peti- this support was made under the tions by the area’s voters on the government of David Cameron, government site. Neighbouring The St Ives Times & Echo under- Every Wednesday, 10.00 a.m...... £6 , and Hayle stands that Cornwall Council has saw 594 people sign. not yet had a reply to their Saturday 29th October, 8.30 a.m., ...... £16 All Cornish constituencies had request for direction on further Thursday 3rd November, 8.00 a.m., ON Monday a group of Tassy Swallow’s SurfRatz became the first to enjoy use of Tassy’s latest many hundreds signing, with the funding bids from the new minis- ...... £15 lowest number being in South ters responsible for the language. Saturday 5th November, 12 noon., project, the SurfHouse, when it became operational in the old Island Battery blockhouse. The ...... £20 group enjoyed a morning surf under the tutelage of the professional surfer before a lunch in Thursday 10th November, 7.00 a.m., ...... £20 the SurfHouse followed by an afternoon craft session (pictured). 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TRIBUTES have been paid to total. He has also attended the of a million pounds the service of St Ives Free- Godolphin Lodge of Instruction mason Vivian Stratton PPS- meeting on the Isles of Scilly CORNWALL Council spent Cornwall Council defended GW, following his recent for the last 40 years as a mem- almost three quarters of a mil- the expenditure saying it was retirement from the role of ber and filling in any office lion pounds on traffic consult- for ‘preparation, feasibility and Preceptor in St Ives’ that’s required. ants in just four months study work for major invest- Tregenna Lodge (No: 1272). including the controversial one ment in the region of £500 mil- On retiring from this office way system at Lelant. lion’ across Cornwall. Fellow Mason Phillip Lakin, the Worshipful Brother Vivian, who has known Vivian for many said: “It is with great sadness Between April and July this In a statement the council years commented: “If ever when looking at the List of Past year the council paid out said: ‘‘In some cases, the coun- there was a Freemason to ask Masters in the Lodge, a lot of £745,622.65 to consultants to cil has received external fund- advice and receive an abun- the Past Masters are no longer undertake traffic studies. In ing for this work. For example, dance of support May alone the council paid out £129,000 was received from the you would find no £513,766.89. Government for a feasibility better a man than study as part of a £1.5 million If that level of spending was Vivian. maintained throughout a year the scheme into potential improve- “Every Free- council could end up paying more ments in the road links from mason through- than £2.2 million on traffic studies. the A30 to . out all the Lodges BUILT UP The vast majority of the of West Cornwall money was paid to the council's ‘‘The large figure listed for including the own company, Cormac, which May is not based on just one ST IVES Archive held another of their regular and events from cheque presentations to VIP Open Day events at the Western Hotel, St visits. Following his death, Sam’s son Colin Isles of Scilly, undertakes and commissions month’s expenditure but should have Ives, on Wednesday (Oct. 19). This open day donated his father’s images to the Archive work on transport schemes for includes amounts that were heard the name the authority. built up throughout the previ- the main display was an exhibition of photo- who currently have about 1,800 images in the Vivian Stratton CRITICISM ous financial year and grouped graphs, predominately from the 1970s, taken Bennetts collection. This number will increase mentioned at Concerns about the amount of together for payment in one by photographer Sam Bennetts. Over his as Colin is still working his way through his least once, during money being spent on such con- lump sum. years as a professional photographer, which father’s massive back catalogue of prints and their time as a sultants was raised in the light ‘‘There is also ‘in-house’ included as a freelance for The St Ives Times & negatives. Pictured (left to right) are: St Ives Mason in the of criticism about various trans- accounting listed so for exam- Echo and The Hayle Times, Sam amassed a Mayor, Cllr Linda Taylor; St Ives Archive Province of Corn- port schemes in Cornwall ple, payments to Cormac for massive collection of images of local traditions chairman, Lyn Burchess and Colin Bennetts. wall. Of all the including the failed bus lane in work undertaken to produce Masons I’ve ever Truro, the controversial busgate studies and evaluation to met, everyone at Threemilestone and the deliver projects. who knows him shared spaces scheme in Bod- ‘‘The council does where agree that he is a min. The county council has also necessary use consultants, as gentleman, a announced its intentions to alter do a large proportion of organi- man of immense TREGENNA Lodge’s new secretary, Vivian the short-lived controversial sations, when we require spe- intelligence, a Stratton. picture submitted traffic system imposed in Lelant. cific professional or technical man who has a Among those who have expertise. The variety of work natural gift of knowledge with us, I have enjoyed many raised concerns about the undertaken under the trans- towards all species of animals, happy memories of times past expenditure are Truro mayor port studies budget means that mammals and birds but prima- to departed merit. and Cornwall councillor Rob it is not viable to retain these rily he is a man who has an “I wish the new Preceptor, Nolan and businessman Tony services in house. We also abundance of knowledge Worshipful Brother Clive Goodman who this week ensure that where possible the regarding St Ives and Cornish Moore, the very best of luck in launched a petition to force the specialist knowledge they pro- Freemasonry, especially. this new office and hope he will resignation of Bert Biscoe as vide is shared with the relevant RECORD enjoy the support and respect Cabinet member for transport. council staff.’’ Vivian had been the Preceptor that I have been shown.” of the Tregenna Lodge of Instruc- Not content with retiring and tion for 34 years. The Lodge of putting his feet up, Vivian Strat- Street trader convicted Instruction consists of Tregenna ton, will now start his new role as Lodge, Trenwith Lodge and the the Secretary of Tregenna Lodge. Cornish Acacia Lodge which Phillip Larkin adds: “Vivian for selling fake goods meets at Hayle. This service is you are a very special man and something of a record, certainly a very dear friend, I thank you A WOMAN who had been cantly undercut the genuine within the St Ives Lodges, and personally for these last few caught peddling fake fashion items being sold in St Ives’ possibly in Cornwall. years that we’ve known each items on St Ives harbour front legitimate shops. Over the years Vivian has other and wish you every suc- was convicted at Truro Crown Richardson was sentenced been responsible for directing cess for the future. I have Court last Thursday, October to a two-year Conditional Dis- Village Hall was the venue last weekend for an Autumn Fair with crafts, books, 68 Installation Ceremonies as stated this several times 20, after she admitted selling charge and ordered to pay a the preceptor, and also with photography, plants and refreshments. The fair was in aid of Zennor Church and the recently in other stories about counterfeit goods. contribution of £750 towards those added during his 24 years other Freemasons, but quite Following complaints from the prosecution costs. Children’s Hospice South West to be split equally. Pictured on Sunday (Oct. 23) are fair as the Tregenna Lodges Direc- simply Viv is a perfect example local shops, Cornwall Council’s Recognising the importance organiser Gillian Farrell, chairman of the St Ives Friends of CHSW, and priest in charge of tor of Ceremonies makes 92 to all of us, the epitome of what Trading Standards officers had of trade mark and copyright pro- Zennor and Towednack churches, Rev. Elizabeth Foote. Installation ceremonies in a Freemason is and should be.” caught Gala Richardson (39) of tection, the Court also ordered Kahallen, Par, with almost 200 the forfeiture and destruction of fake fashion baseball caps in St all the baseball caps seized. Ives in the summer of 2013. Cornwall Council cabinet Police informed after firemen The fake hats were seized and member for communities Geoff voluntarily forfeited by Richard- Brown said: “The Council’s extinguish wheelie bin blaze son but just two days later she Trading Standards officers work LOCAL firemen dealt with a a spokesman from Cornwall was caught selling hundreds closely with local businesses to wheelie bin blaze in Carbis Bay Fire and Rescue Service said. more of the same hats. help them to comply with the in the early hours of Friday “Nuisance wheelie bin fires CHANGED HER PLEA various rules and regulations to morning of last week. are a problem in some neigh- compete successfully and to Richardson denied any Six firefighters on one appli- bourhoods, typically causing help grow the local economy. wrong-doing for three years ance from St Ives attended the damage costing between £1,500 until finally, on the morning of “People who sell counterfeits call to two large wheelie bins on – £2,000 including damage to what Cornwall Council said and other illegal goods under- fire near a hotel on St Ives buildings, cleaning up and the could have been an expensive mine Cornwall’s economy and Road, Carbis Bay, shortly after cost of replacement,” he added. Crown Court trial, she changed threaten local jobs and legiti- 1.00 a.m. Cornwall Fire and Rescue her plea and admitted charges mate businesses. PROBLEM Service say anyone with infor- under the Trade Marks Act. “Cornwall Council will not They used two hose reels to mation about a suspicious fire The Court heard that the tolerate this behaviour and will extinguish the fires. should call Crimestoppers fakes were being sold from a do all it can to protect local “Devon and Cornwall Police Arson Alert or Devon and Corn- portable market trolley on The businesses from this unfair were informed of this incident,” wall Police on 101. Wharf at prices that signifi- competition,” he added. St Ives Infant School celebrates DOUGLAS CAWLEY & ASSOCIATES 50 years school at 1.30pm with the pupils CHARTERED SURVEYORS and staff dressed in 1960s COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL LETTING THIS year sees the 50th anni- period clothes. STRUCTURAL SURVEYS – H.B.R.V. LITIGATION – PLANNING versary of St Ives Infant School On Saturday 5th, between 10 BUILDING REGULATION APPLICATIONS and on Friday 4th November am and 6pm the school will be celebrations will be starting 22A FORE STREET • ST. IVES • CORNWALL TR26 1HE holding an Open Day for mem- with a whole school procession bers of the public which will Telephone: (01736) 798200 – Fax: (01736) 793989 into, and around, St Ives. include an exhibition of memo- The parade will leave the rabilia from the last 50 years. Royal British Legion St Ives Branch 2016-2017 Membership Subscriptions are NOW DUE Membership £17.00 Branch £1.00 Club £1.00 Total to pay £19.00 New Members £22.00 THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO and HAYLE TIMES, October 28th, 2016. 4 Environmentalists roll up their Villagers left ‘high and dry’ Serial arsonist given 14 life sentences sleeves for annual beach cleans as road misery kicks in A ‘FIRE-OBSESSED’ care searched her home. remarkable that she continued to commit arson even after Gla- ENVIRONMENTALISTS are around half the UK foreshore, home worker who killed a 96- Defending, Simon Laws said PEOPLE living in remote vil- One bus driver, who did not want year-old resident by setting fire Pedley might have been trying dys had lost her life.’’ tackling the growing amount of we know that protecting and lages surrounding Gwinear to be named, said: “It’s not good rubbish being washed up on enhancing the coastal environ- to her room has been given 14 to turn the clock back to that As he handed her 14 life sen- said they were left stranded enough. I’ve never done this jour- life sentences following a string ‘glorious day’ in 1983 when tences, the judge said: ‘‘The beaches in St. Ives and Hayle. ment is crucial to the future of this week after a six foot ney before and I just don’t know of incidents including one at a aged 10 she saved her family public needs protection, which Thanks to support from the wildlife and the sustainable trench was dug, blocking a how to get around it.” development of this natural house in Hayle. from a fire. imprisonment for life can give.’’ The Crown Estate and Greggs, vital route for many. Quite simply, there was no asset over the long term. We’re Karen Pedley, 43, from Mr Laws said she never The incident in Hayle hap- Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) The trench, believed to be for alternative route. therefore delighted to be work- Carharrack was found guilty of intended to kill Mrs Rowe, knew pened six years ago. has recruited and equipped a a water main to a nearby ing again with Surfers Against The bus normally heads from there was a working fire alarm, NOT GUILTY team of ‘Lead Volunteers’ who, house, was dug at Carnhell murder and 12 counts of arson Sewage to support these to Camborne but makes knew the midnight check on the Pedley was found not guilty together, will be leading more Green and has infuriated local at Truro Crown Court on events which provide people a diversion to pick up passengers residents was due and even of attempted murder, but than 250 Autumn Beach people and there is more mis- Thursday of last week. with an opportunity to play a in Leedstown, Reawla, Wall, tried to rescue the residents admitted one further charge of Cleans at many of the UK’s ery on the horizon. The court had heard Pedley part in protecting their favour- Carnhell Green and Barriper as herself, but was driven back by arson, after she set fire to her most beautiful beaches. became fascinated with fire ite beaches and gain an under- Worst affected were those well as other small stops. the dense smoke. prison cell. after saving her family from a SAS is now inviting all standing of the coastal zone. using public transport who faced But as villagers faced a com- The court heard Gladys Speaking after the sentenc- coastal enthusiasts, from big a five mile walk to their homes. burning house aged 10. She will Raymond Reynolds of plete block on their journey Rowe was in bed when the cur- ing, Det Insp Ben Beckerleg wave surfers to sandcastle have to spend a minimum of 27 Greggs says: “We want Greggs No transport could use the plans there was further misery tains were set on fire. said Pedley was a ‘dangerous makers, to join their local years in prison. to have a positive impact on road and people using buses on the cards. Serial arsonist Pedley was lady, someone that has repeat- Autumn Beach Clean this SAVED people’s lives and believe it is had to take to foot to reach vil- Work is soon to begin on the also convicted of starting a edly put people in the local October and give a little back lages such as Reawla and Wall Gladys Rowe died in hospital our responsibility to do busi- level crossing at the former series of fires between 2002 and community at risk.’ to the precious coastal envi- from Carnhell Green. from the effects of smoke inha- ness in a way that brings bene- Gwinear Road railway station 2010, including the one which The court heard a psychiat- ronments that are so impor- lation following the fire in fits to people who shop with us, DANGEROUS which is expected to last until killed Mrs Rowe. ric report showed Pedley was tant for the health and Rosewyn House, Truro, in 2008. work for us, supply us, or live The road was blocked for early December. Sentencing, Mr Justice of ‘low intelligence and has a well-being of communities four days but is expected to re- As a girl, the court heard, Ped- Teare said: ‘‘It was totally near us. In addition, we recog- This will mean people in the personality disorder’. nationwide. An event at St Ives open today (Friday). ley lived in Bedfordshire with nise our broader responsibility aforementioned villages wish- Harbour has been held. her family when she woke them to respect the environment and Marge Stephenson was ing to get onto the A30 will JUST ARRIVE in the night and saved them reduce our impact on the world among those who joined the have to make a long detour Tributes paid to ‘pick your outcry. “I have two young chil- from a fire that gutted the house. An SAS spokesman said: around us. The 5p carrier bag through the centre of Cam- dren and a third younger one in Prosecutor Nigel Lickley “There is no need to register, charge has provided us with a borne rather than their usual a pram. We had to make our said Pedley was rewarded for own’ fruit farming pioneer just arrive at the time and date new source of funds which we route through Roseworthy. advertised wearing suitable are using to help us achieve way through dangerous wind- her actions with a trip on Con- Mrs Stephenson added: “We A PIONEERING local father showed extraordinary clothing, say hello to the Lead this and we are delighted to be ing country roads for five corde and he believed the inci- feel as though we’re being left farmer and founder of one of energy and creativity through- Volunteer and you’ll be made to working in partnership with a miles,” she said. ”I found it dif- dent in 1983 had caused her to high and dry and there’s no west Cornwall’s best known out his business career. He pio- feel like part of the SAS family! number of organisations ficult enough but for anyone develop a ‘fascination with fire’. farming attractions died last neered so many new ideas and For more information contact including Surfers Against Sew- who is elderly or infirm the trip contingency plan in place to He said police found a file of week after an eight-year bat- different ways of working in SAS’s beach clean team on age to tackle the unacceptable the walk would be impossible.” help people in the area.” newspaper cuttings recalling tle with cancer. farming and was an inspiration [email protected] or social problem of litter. Marine the fire and the trip when they to all those who worked with “With more than 269,000 litter, like the litter that is gen- Paul Eustice, who passed him. tonnes of floating plastic in our erated within close proximity to away aged 70, launched one of oceans Surfers Against Sew- our shops is a man-made prob- Leedstown Chapel Cornwall’s first ever ‘pick your “He had green fingers and own’ fruit farms when he and when people told him that a age recognise that we cannot lem which has detrimental THE service on Sunday Octo- end the marine litter crisis impact on both the environ- his wife Adele first opened the particular crop would not grow ber 23rd was a Communion gates of their farm, Trevaskis well in Cornwall he made it his with beach cleans alone. So ment and the wildlife that it service led by the Rev Paul this year SAS will also be call- encounters. We believe that by near Connor Downs, to the mission to find the answers and Benny at Leedstown Chapel. public in 1979. prove them wrong. ing on all Autumn Beach Clean teaming up with Surfers The service on Sunday October Throughout the early 1980s “He was the best role model volunteers to help ‘beyond the Against Sewage on their 30th will be led by the Church he invited the public to come you could wish for and we will beach clean’ by supporting Autumn Beach Clean Series we Family and Junior Church will and pick his strawberries, rasp- all desperately miss him,” the their new ‘Message In A Bottle’ will encourage people to make also be held in the Sunday berries and gooseberries. Hayle MP added. campaign by recording and positive changes in their School room. Many locals still hold fond In addition to his work at recycling all plastic bottles and behaviours both on our The second combined Junior memories of weighing up fruit Trevaskis Farm, Mr Eustice cans found at each and every beaches and streets.” Church and Youth Club in the before paying, and of putting had a broad career in the farm- beach clean. Sadly there are Following the St. Ives Harbour Village Hall was quite success- ten pence in the ‘sin bin’ for all ing industry. At the age of 26 he now an incredible 250 plastic event, beach cleans are planned ful, with snooker and table ten- the berries that hadn’t quite became the youngest ever cat- bottles per kilometre of the for Gwithian this Saturday; nis available. Mary and made it from the fields before tle judge at the Royal Show in UK’s beaches and together Hayle Beach and Porthmeor Kathryn prepared a cooking being eaten. Through this Mr Stoneleigh, his family having with cans they make up Beach this Sunday all at 10am. activity, which helped everyone Eustice raised thousands for bred pedigree South Devon approximately 40% of all litter think about what they can do local charities. Cattle for generations. He was (by volume), so SAS expect to Halloween Craft with their hands. The story of After many successful years twice Chairman of the South record huge numbers of them Jesus healing the man with the Fair a tea room and restaurant was Devon Herd Book Society. this autumn.” leprous hand was shared and opened at Trevaskis Farm – OVERWHELMING A HALLOWEEN Fair is being everyone learned how leprosy PIONEERING this soon gained a reputation The Autumn Beach Cleans held at Leedstown village hall, still affects people today. He was also well known as unites and inspires coastal Carsize Lane this Saturday for its desserts, Sunday roasts one of the largest growers of Isaac McNish, the new Youth and plentiful plates. communities across Great October 29. The fair is held Worker within the Lizard and Cornish winter cauliflowers and Britain to take action against between 12 noon and 3pm and Mounts Bay Circuit, came In 2004, Paul’s son Giles spring green cabbage – pioneer- this often overwhelming will be helping to raise money HAYLE Runners, left to right: Scott Abraham, Sharon Rowat, along for the first time and joined the business which he ing the use of lower cost plastic continued to grow, expanding marine litter crisis. It strength- for K9 Crusaders. There are lots Tim Rowat and Jordan Morant at the Great South Run. enjoyed meeting everyone. A packaging in the vegetable sec- ens coastal communities and of items on offer including food card has been passed on to the restaurant in 2006 and, in tor during the early 1980s. and refreshments, a tombola 2008, opening West Cornwall’s forges lasting friendships and Kimberleigh Yould who is cele- In his later years Mr Eus- and lots more. Contact Amy for Hayle excel at the Great South Run first farm market on the site. keeps our beaches safe for eve- brating her 16th birthday later tice became a sponsor of information on 078154 90767. ryone to use. HAYLE Runners were strongly 21 seconds. Cas Leo was happy in the month. Those who have INSPIRATION Camborne Rugby Club hav- donated sports equipment Dom Ferris, SAS’s Projects Leedstown Primary represented at the Great South with his run returning from Thanking people on Satur- ing played on the wing for the Manager says: “We are so Run held on Sunday around injury to finish in 1 hour 28 min- were thanked and the chapel day, for the kind messages of club in his youth. congregation and also the vil- incredibly proud of our Lead School Southsea and Portsmouth. The utes 4 seconds. sympathy which had been His cancer diagnosis in 2008 lage hall for their support. The Volunteers. From the Channel 10 mile race is renowned for Sara de Barros finished the received, Giles Eustice said of led to life-changing surgery but A COMMUNITY fireworks dis- next meeting for the Youth Islands to the Isle of Harris and being flat, fast and furious and race in a personal best of 1 hour his father: “He was an inspira- he continued to live an active play is being held at the Leed- Club is November 20 and all Great Yarmouth to Culmore sown School on Thursday takes runners through the 31 minutes 25 seconds running tion and touched many lives.” life until the end. Point in Northern Ireland these iconic sights of Southsea and under 18s are welcome. November 3 beginning at for her second claim club Chip- Mr Eustice’s other son Mr Eustice is survived by his tireless individuals set a truly 6.15pm. There will be hot food Portsmouth, including the penham Harriers. George, who was elected as wife, Adele, and their three inspiring example for us all. Crowan Church and refreshments available Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Closer to home their col- Member of Parliament for children, lawyer Serena, MP Let’s recognise this effort and and everyone is welcome to home of HMS Victory, past leagues at Hayle Runners took THE morning service at Camborne, Redruth and Hayle George Eustice and Giles, who join them in protecting our come along. All proceeds go to Spinnaker Tower, and finishes the opportunity of the fine Crowan Church was led by the in 2010 and is now a minister for now runs Travaskis Farm. His beautiful beaches. the Friends of Leedstown on the seafront with beautiful weather on a Sunday to get Rev Dom Whitting. The con- agriculture, food and fisheries, funeral takes place on Monday, Gary Thompson, Coastal school and tickets are available views of the Isle of Wight. some distance training in the gregation welcomed Dom and also paid tribute to his father. October 31, at 2.00 p.m. in Manager from the Crown from Leedstown Post Office or Hayle Runners took advan- bag with a run from Penzance Carol back from their honey- George Eustice said: “My Gwinear Church. Estate says: “As owner of Leedstown School. tage of near perfect conditions past Drift reservoir where they moon. The organist was Gerald to post very good times. Jordan had a group photograph. who played Marche Triom- Morant and Scott Abraham Hayle Runners training phale by Karg-Elert to the con- both posted personal bests for nights are Tuesday and Thurs- gregation during the service. Senior medical doctor the distance. Jordan posted a day at 7pm. In addition on most Lisa was there to meet every- time of 56 minutes 16 seconds Sunday’s runs are held at differ- one as they came into church and Scott 59 minutes 46 sec- ent venues to support members and Steve took up the offering. is struck off onds. Sharon Rowat was well training for longer runs and The Sacrament was taken up to A MEDICAL director who in 2007. It also noted his sur- pleased with her time of 1 hour races in the county or further the altar by Sharon and Gill. ignored a damning report on a gical technique and judgment gynaecologist at the Royal was poor. 25 minutes 6 seconds ahead of afield. Further details of the The lessons were read by Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, husband Tim who ran his 10 club’s activities can be found on Michelle and Susan and the But Dr Pitcher chose to ignore has been struck off. mile debut in 1 hour 45 minutes www.haylerunners. org.uk Prayers of Intercession were the conclusions of four investiga- read by Christine. The sermon A medical practitioners tri- tors, three of whom were inde- was preached by the vicar who bunal ruled that Dr Robert pendent consultants, who also launched the new pew Pitcher failed to take appropri- advised there were ‘significant Bibles. Flowers in church were ate steps to protect patients concerns that require resolu- arranged by Amanda. The from risk of harm by Mr Rob tion’, the panel heard. ‘Meditation at Six’ service was Jones. Concerns were raised He took the word of Mr led by Wendy. by four investigators. Jones, who he was said to have The Coffee Morning Two hundred former patients found ‘convincing, charming arranged by Sheila brought in a of Mr Jones have taken legal and caring’, and allowed him to useful £90 for church funds. action against the Trust. return to unrestricted practice, Thanks were given to those COMMISSIONED the disciplinary panel was told. who came along to support this. The tribunal sitting in Man- Concerns continued to grow At 7 pm on Wednesday chester heard that Dr Pitcher about Mr Jones, who was part of November 2 there will be a commissioned a report into Mr the medical team that delivered service of All Souls at Crowan Jones after colleagues at the ex-prime minister David Cam- Parish church remembering Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS eron's daughter, Florence, in departed loved ones. Candles Trust raised numerous concerns. 2010, and he was finally excluded will be lit in memory of the A January 2008 report iden- from practice in April 2012. loved ones people have lost and tified 46 serious failings in Mr As well as Treliske, the Trust everyone is welcome to come Jones’s practice with adverse also runs West Cornwall Hospi- along and take part in this spe- outcomes to patients, the tal in Penzance and St HAYLE Runners relaxing at Drift Reservoir on a training run. cial service. majority of which happened Michael’s Hospital in Hayle. 5 THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO and HAYLE TIMES, October 28th, 2016. Study conducted in St Ives gives food for thought on Cornish tourism

ST IVES’ fresh local food and the daymakers interviewed also uniqueness of the dining experi- assumed that the food they ence available is a major draw bought while away had been for visitors, a new study on the produced in a sustainable way, impact of cream teas, particularly in relation to the and on the town’s fresh fish available. tourism industry has found. Eating habits also changed Researchers from Coventry during breaks, with participants University have been examin- admitting that they didn’t feel ing the value that food tourism constrained by normal behav- has on local economies – spe- iour, such as healthy eating, cifically holiday hotspot St Ives. thanks to the abundance of The findings will be pre- famous like past- sented at a free event in the ies, ice cream and cream teas. Guildhall in early November, The driver for many busi- where researchers will outline nesses in the area was sup- the impacts they observed. porting and promoting local With a third of tourists’ produce, and showcasing the money across Europe esti- best that the region has to mated to be spent on food – 35 offer. With so many organisa- billion euros in 2015 – the devel- tions offering sustainable opment of gastronomic experi- goods, a competitive but ences and holidays continues friendly rivalry was observed, to grow, so the team of with many agreeing that they researchers interviewed food needed to offer the freshest businesses and tourists to ingredients because that is learn more about the sector’s what competitors do and visi- impact on the town. tors have come to expect. THE Steeple Woodland Project group hosted a surprise 'do' for Chris Harper last Saturday “St Ives is a natural beauty ENGAGE evening. Chris, who recently stepped down as the Steeple Woodland Nature Reserve Site spot that attracts thousands of Jordon Lazell from Coventry Officer after 16 years, got a shock when his partner Vicki led him into Pizza Express to find a tourists,” the team of social sci- University, who led the study, room full of his Steeple Woodland friends waiting for him. Chris, a tree surgeon and gardener, entists behind the study said: “Food is an important part has been an integral part of the Steeple Woodland group and oversaw a lot of work at the explained, “the town is respon- of any holiday. Through the con- Nature Reserve to eradicate rhododendron and to plant native trees. He now lives in Illogan sible for Cornwall’s second sumption of food, tourists are having recently taken up the position of groundsman at Pool School near Camborne. During largest visitor spend, and is able to engage with local culture, the evening Chris was presented with a handmade axe inscribed with a thank you message. ST IVES youngster, Beth Perkin, celebrated her tenth birth- unique in the presence of a traditions and gauge a deeper He can’t tear himself away from the Nature Reserve completely though and will still be day on Thursday (Oct. 20) by sacrificing fourteen inches of her high number of independent understanding of the landscape coming along to Steeple Woodland social events and the Sunday morning work parties. golden tresses – all for charity. The organisation in question shops and restaurants offering in order to ensure holiday expe- was Little Princess Trust which makes real hair wigs for high quality goods and services. riences are authentic. children suffering from hair loss through cancer treatments or VALUABLE IMPACT “What we found was that sus- alopecia from donations such as Beth’s. Beth and her family “What is perhaps less well tainable and ethical food formed were close friends with St Ives youngster the late Lia Veal who known about St Ives is the an intrinsic part of the holiday underwent just such a cancer treatment after being diagnosed informal network of local food experience but the majority of with a brain tumour. Lia was instrumental in founding Wear a tourists were not actively seek- growers, producers, retailers Hat Day at St Ives School, where she was a pupil, to raise ing such qualities in their dining and restaurants that form the funds for cancer treatment research. Her bravery in the face backbone of a sustainable food experiences. However, it was of her illness inspired Beth (pictured above with her long industry that has a valuable evident that the availability of locks) to make her own contribution. Pictured below: Beth impact on the economic, social such higher quality, culturally and environmental wellbeing of embedded food enhanced their and Labo Hair Salon stylist, Simone Green, show off Beth’s the town and surrounding area. holiday experience.” Little Princess Trust donation. “We conducted a study of the The researchers are return- town’s food businesses – includ- ing to the town to allow busi- ing restaurants, food stores, nesses, tourists and academics bed & breakfasts – and what a chance to discuss the findings emerged were fascinating sto- and look at how they can be ries from a quiet but dedicated used to develop new ways of group of local food champions, working, to continue to support who were as passionate about the town and holidaymakers. preserving the integrity of the Leading Locally: Sustainable local area as they were about Food Tourism in St Ives will be running a business that sup- held on Thursday, November ported their local community.” 10, at the Farmers’ Market, in During the study visitors the Guildhall. The event, which agreed that localness, fresh- will run from 2.30 p.m. to 4.30 ness and the unique dining p.m., is part of the annual experiences were important nationwide ESRC Festival of when eating on holiday. Holi- Social Science.

MEMBERS representing Carbis Bay W.I. at a recent CFWI Climate Change event hosted by Trythall School, Penzance and attended by MP Derek Thomas. Carbis Bay Women’s Institute

CARBIS Bay W.I. were privi- Institutes organised Environ- view the current exhibition, Wil- leged to have as a guest speaker ment Event, focusing on Climate helmina Barns Graham, a at the October meeting, the Cor- Change. This was hosted by ‘Scottish Artist in St Ives’ and nish Bard Mrs Hilary Keam. Trythall School, Penzance there was a guided talk and tour She was given this honour six where members listened to Lucy of her diverse works by Geoffrey years ago at the Gorsedh Isaacson from Climate Change Bertram, Chairman of the (gathering) in St Ives for her and to local MP Derek Thomas. artist’s Charitable Trust. services to the . On October 7th some mem- The monthly Book Club is Hilary’s Cornish name is bers attended a CFWI Hanging thriving and the Darts Group Degor Hwarth, bringer of Basket Workshop at are in action at the Balnoon laughter and she delivered a Nursery. There was also a group Inn. The Drama group have master class to the group. Eve- visit on October 19th to the Pen- started rehearsing this month ryone were enthralled by her lee Art Gallery, Penzance to for their Christmas production. fast repertoire of original sto- ries and humorous rhymes of everyday life. The finale was a series of 15 short poems about Cornwall Council ‘pop up’ animals, each one illustrated by a beautiful umbrella. This business sites initiative kept Lynne Green on her toes, CORNWALL Council has they offer greatest opportunity as she had the task of the tim- launched a new round of its and flexibility for new and expand- ing of opening and closing each ‘pop up site’ initiative following ing trade on/near key open spaces one appropriately! St Uny School’s donation to Foodbank success earlier in the year. The managed by the Council. The BEAUTIFUL WORK Council is again looking for Council welcomes tenders from a ST IVES Foodbank gratefully Thursday and directly to some Administration was dealt innovative and interesting ideas broad range of businesses, from received a generous donation recipients afterwards. with competently by Barbara for the use of the land and are gourmet food and drink, ice of produce from St Uny The Foodbank meets the Curnow and Teresa Hancox. looking for a wide range of ten- cream sales, deck chair and School’s Harvest Festival. Year short term needs of those who The hall was decorated by ders. There are 52 sites across beach goods, exercise classes and Six children’s council members find themselves in difficulties. Edna Heath Holt, who brought the whole of Cornwall ranging other innovative ideas. are pictured along with the Donations are collected from some handmade Halloween from beaches, open spaces, car Councillor Joyce Duffin, Cab- donated products given by the various points around the town collages. Edna brought and parks and a harbour. inet Member for Housing and children, parents and staff shared her beautiful work with including Tesco Carbis Bay, St Businesses can tender for the Environment, said: “There are along with freshly baked bread Ives Guildhall, Nat West Bank everyone. Keeping with this high profile locations covering a number of successful ‘pop up’ made by the chef in the school and most chapels. On the run- theme there was a ‘Body Parts’ the length and breadth of Corn- businesses operating around kitchen and West Country up to Christmas festive foods, Quiz to keep everyone amused. wall, from Penzance Promenade Cornwall and, for the right Foods who donated some fruit. financial donations and gifts to The W.I. have supportive and to Longstone Park in . business, a Cornwall Council The clients and volunteers make up hampers for families enthusiastic members with wide These locations overlook, or are ‘pitch’ could offer an opportu- of the Foodbank are and senior citizens in need of ranging interests both locally very close to beaches, parks and nity to become established in a extremely grateful for the extra help at Christmas are also and globally. This was demon- open spaces. The closing date for popular location. generosity of the donation very welcome. If you wish to strated on October 14th when tender applications is 11am on For more details of sites and which has been distributed make a donation please do not five members attended the Monday 21 November 2016. tendering information see the from Chy an Gweal Chapel on hesitate to call on 07958 390303.” Cornwall Federation of Women’s The locations were chosen as Cornwall Council website. THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO and HAYLE TIMES, October 28th, 2016. 6 THE ST. IVES Art Review TIMES & ECHO Andrew Hardwick: Palimpsest at the Anima-Mundi Gallery child and one he still visits at all times of the year and in all weathers, in search of solace incorporating THE TITLE of Andrew and for contemplation. Hardwick’s exhibition, Pal- The Western Echo (Founded 1899) Memories of walks from here impsest, being held in Anima- inform the body of his work. The St. Ives Times (Founded 1910) Mundi Gallery, St Ives, could Later, as he says: “Back in the High Street, St. Ives TR26 1RS. Telephone (01736) 795813 Fax (01736) 793536 not be more apt. He uses found studio, the landscape slowly things, left overs, that bear Email: [email protected] Correspondence email: [email protected] falls into the subconscious, and traces from but are surplus to hills, clouds, weather, china the modern world, and mixes Friday, October 28th, 2016 clay pit ruins, and even the A30 these with recycled paint itself, are etched and imbued in together with canvas from old the images.” Correspondence paintings and board, plus earth, ash, soot and pigment. One who took his first steps Anything is fair game for him in towards becoming an artist Our house was built in the correct place making what may be called when a youngster, attending classes at the St. Ives School of the building of the cafe, gift The council have also received landscape-based, textural arte- (To the Editor “Times & Echo”) Painting, Andrew Hardwick MYSELF and my husband Dan shop and micro brewery. complaints that we have built facts rather than paintings. later studied at Bath Academy own the land adjacent to Vic- our house in the wrong place. Talking about his approach I am listing the relevant plan- of Art and at the University of tory Heights, The Burrows, and technique, he says: “I enjoy ning applications in chronologi- We would like to set the record the West of England, Bristol, which is located in front of the taking these items that already cal order. The details of which straight on this matter. The where he gained a BA (Hons) Brewhouse Cafe, gift shop and have intrinsic history and giv- are available to view on the planning enforcement team has degree, and then at the Univer- micro brewery on Trenwith ing them a new one to add to Cornwall Council online plan- visited our site on two occasions sity of Wales, Cardiff, where he Lane. I am sure that you have the old. It’s a form of renewal ning register. 05/03/13 and verified that our house has gained his MA in Fine Art. seen the building being erected that mirrors the landscape and PA12/10799 House on land adja- been built in the correct place as and perhaps like many other our own existence. Renewal Since those student days, as discover that his found bits and still weighty they are much cent to Victory Heights (our per the plans. people in the town were sur- upon renewal, layer upon layer, well as being featured in any pieces include leaves, straw, more user friendly and such is I hope you will be able to prised that the council could site) 08/04/14 PA14/00446 St all leaving an echo.” number of journals and on televi- wire and bits of wood, which go the sense of renewal and cele- print this letter to enable peo- possibly allow us to build such Ives Brewhouse Cafe (land IDIOSYNCRATIC sion, he has exhibited exten- to show that, as it has been bration of the landscape in ple to form an opinion based a large house in front of the owned by Cornwall. Council let sively in this country from the said, you can take the boy from them that one could plant a on the facts. Aside from their texture, the new cafe. However, it would on long lease to St Ives Town shapes of the works he is show- Hot Bath Gallery, Bath to the the farm but you can’t take the second crop in them with a Perhaps now people will be seem that the majority of peo- Council who are effectively the ing here are, to say the least, Phoenix Gallery, Brighton and farm from the boy. His regard guaranteed good return. wondering how permission was ple are unaware of the facts. landlord). 17/12/15 PA15/09917 idiosyncratic. He adds, “They from the Flax International Arts for the landscape is real and Andrew Hardwick once said There was permission to build Re-design of house on land granted for a cafe balcony over follow the energy of the image Centre in Belfast to the South runs deep. He is aware of the that the landscape of his child- a large dwelling on our site adjacent to Victory Heights, looking our family home? as I’m working, and allow me to Tipperary Arts Centre in Ireland. scarring the wilderness has hood lurked beneath a car park nearly a year before the St Ives due to over looking issues from ANNA POTTER emphasise features of the land- A son of the soil, he grew up suffered in the past, is suffering where once his family’s sheep Brewery gained permission for the St Ives Brewhouse Cafe. St Ives. 20-10-2016 scape, its form and texture.” on a family farm which has in the present, and is certain to roamed, and that toy soldiers The landscape in question is shrunk over the years, but a suffer in the future. squirmed in the soil of his child- that of a valley on Bodmin field still surrounds his studio. WEIGHTY hood playground, while ele- Moor, a place he knew as a So, it is not all that surprising to His textural artefacts are ments of sadness for what has Supporting our local fishermen weighty and three rather than been, linger still in his composi- tions, they are also filled with LAST Monday's presentation The Great ‘Repeal’ Bill, ties and our multi-billion pound two dimensional, I recall that hope for the future and earth's by Aaron Brown on behalf of repeals the 1972 European UKfishing industry will have when I met them several years eventual victory over man. Fishing For Leave at ‘The Communities Act, but proposes been squandered. ago at his first solo show here He says: “I hope these rich Lugger Hotel’, Penzance the adoption of all EU Law (the ‘Fishing for Leave’ fights (then the Millennium Gallery), and conglomerated surfaces attracted a large number of entire acquis communautaire) vociferously, as it did before the I said something to the effect suggest something about the fishermen and the public. onto the UK statute book. referendum, to ensure that the that if only the landscape he notions of time, memory, geol- Organised by -based This can result in the entire vote is carried into reality. portrayed was a little more ogy and archaeology that I find fisheries researcher Deborah disaster of the Common Fisher- user friendly then you could www.ffl.org.uk explains what in the landscape. I also hope Cowley it was filmed by the ies Policy (CFP) being contin- the government must agree to plant early potatoes in them that the rawness and layering of BBC and ITV news. ued in domestic legislation, so in order to get our fishing with every chance of a good my landscapes suggest some- betraying the Brexit opportuni- grounds back. VALLEY Wind Cloud by Andrew Hardwick. return. Since then, although Aaron, a Scottish fisherman thing of the complications and ties. It could put us in a worse from Peterhead, tours coastal https://www.facebook.com/ complexities of our existence.” towns alerting the public to The position than before Brexit. Supporting-Our-Local-Fisher- Art Review From Brown Valley and Storm Prime Minister’s statement Rather than being bound by men-1500756596905802/ Estuary Cove to Valley Sunset concerning UK withdrawal. EU law to implement the CFP, DAN HALL Penny Rumble at the Crypt Gallery and Hills Mist Rain Distant, they This is of dire concern to the Parliament will have adopted, The UK Independence Party do all that and more. Not to be Fishing industry as the pro- endorsed and continued the St Ives & The Isles of Scilly THERE is still a chance, albeit ingly, much preferring a palette following and reputation for her missed, these powerful and perti- posed Common Fisheries Pol- CFP, with all its mechanisms Branch a last chance, to see the exhibi- knife as it provides what she paintings of the Cornish coast nent paintings by Andrew Hard- icy (CFP) adoption could and failings. So the chance of a 24-10-2016 tion being held in the Crypt describes as “a more textured and sea. Cheerfully, she confess- wick that fill two floors of the betray Brexit. clean slate to rebuild communi- Gallery, St Ives, by Sancreed- atmospheric impression.” es, “I can't help it. I just love the Anima-Mundi Gallery, Street-an- Starman based Penny Rumble. A keen ANALYSIS sea. Inspiration hits me the Pol, St. Ives, can be seen there, I WAS interested to read about swimmer as well as an accom- An artist who studied zoology minute I'm near it.” A caution- admission free, until October 31. plished artist, it is no exaggera- ‘David Bowie’s love of St Ives’ in at Sheffield University and then ary word to those prone to mal Frank Ruhrmund An unbelievable act of last week’s T&E and that part tion to say that she is even worked as a researcher in Cam- de mer, she pulls no punches, of his extensive art collection is happier when she is either in, bridge, she subsequently the seas in the one hundred pic- disloyalty by Cornwall’s MPs or under, the sea, than when to be auctioned next month at became an antique dealer which tures she is presenting here are Church Services IN the House of Commons on Perhaps we were gullible! But Sothebys in London. Bowie was she is in her studio. involved an analysis of nature, as accurate as they are atmos- Wednesday 19th October 2016, we shall continue to honestly a huge fan of St Ives and the One who has often taken part colour and art history, all of pheric, and often as wild as they and Notices five of Cornwall’s Conservative inform as many as possible of artists that were attracted to in charity swims attended and which paved the way for her to are wonderful. Admission is their actions! MPs voted against a motion to the region and the auction of his monitored by the RNLI, she commit to painting full-time free, and they can be seen in the Sunday 30th Oct. 2016 abandon the parliamentary Kernow Matters To You’s eclectic collection will include says: “While I appreciate that when she came to settle in Corn- Crypt Gallery, Norway Square, boundary review. (KMTU) ongoing campaign to BIBLE CHRISTIAN METHODIST CHURCH works by Winifred Nicholson, we are all ultimately responsi- wall several years ago. Since St Ives, from 10am-5.30pm today 10.45 a.m. C. Menzfeld stop Devonwall continues. Mean- The motion was tabled by Pete , Bernard Leach, ble for ourselves when swim- then she has exhibited widely – the last day, Friday, October 28. 6.00 p.m. C. Menzfeld Wishart MP. It called for a reduc- while, 213 special communica- , Sir ming in the sea, the presence of Tuesday Fellowship and has long had a considerable Frank Ruhrmund tion in the number of unelected tions have or shortly will be the RNLI always gives me 7.30 p.m. Church Council and many others. www.biblechristian.org.uk peers in the House of Lords and circulated to all of Cornwall’s great confidence”. She also Town and Parish Councils. The Let us also not forget that ––– ––– also for plans to reduce the happens to be a friend of Helen CARBIS BAY WESLEY feedback has already started and Bowie’s fond association with number of MPs to be abandoned. West Penwith began 40 years Simpson, who is closely con- 10.45 a.m. J. Mills But it was defeated by 245 votes so far it has been overwhelmingly 6.00 p.m. At Hayle CS ago when, in 1976, he starred in nected with the National Coast- ––– ––– to 278, with: Steve Double, Scott positive. We have found that many local councils have passed Nicolas Roeg’s classic sci-fi film watch Institution which has a CATHOLIC CHURCH Mann, Sheryll Murray, Sarah The Man Who Fell To St Erth. station on The Island, St Ives, Tregenna Hill, St Ives Newton and Derek Thomas all motions against ‘Devonwall’ and 9.00 a.m. Sunday Mass AL TWYFORD and where its members play a voting with the Government. have communicated them to the ––– ––– unelected and undemocratic, dis- St Ives. 23-10-2016 vital part in, as it were, being CHY-AN-GWHEAL METHODIST CHAPEL As many will realise, George tant Boundary Commission. the eyes of the town and keep- 10.45 a.m. J. Simmons Eustice MP is dealing with the 6.00 p.m. At Hayle CS Other Councils thanked us for ing watch on all that happens in death of his father and natural- ––– ––– our inclusions of at least 24 rea- St Ives Bay. FORE STREET METHODIST CHURCH ly, we offer condolences. Unlike sons why this 'Devonwall' pro- IMPORTANCE 10.45 a.m. Lionheart the MPs, we understand emo- posal is a disaster and in Our dear 6.00 p.m. Café Service tion and passion! responding, we have informed Hearing that they were try- ––– ––– HELLESVEOR METHODIST CHAPEL We are shocked that the five Councils of the unforgivable Tate ing to raise funds for the instal- OVERHEARD on Dicks Hill 10.45 a.m. A. Care MPs failed to even use the actions of: Steve Double, Scott lation of a web camera in Hayle Sunday School last week. opportunity to speak out against Mann, Sheryll Murray, Sarah Estuary, where she often used 6.00 p.m. At Hayle CS the proposed Devonwall seat. Newton and Derek Thomas. “Heard wass happening at to canoe, Penny Rumble is ––– ––– So shocked, that we placed what the Tate have ee”. looking forward to doing all she ST ANTA CHURCH, CARBIS BAY We have also been informed Details awaited many of us consider an act of by many Councillors that they “No they do play their cards can towards promoting such a ––– ––– treachery on our social media will be coming along to support close to their chests. It was good cause during the run of – a celebration of fire ST IVES PARISH CHURCH sites. Thus far, over 29,400 peo- the Border Protest being organ- said they had ruckshins out her exhibition, and is looking Sunday ple have seen what the five MPs works night at the Leach Pottery 8.00 a.m. Said Mass ised by Bard Esther Johns on there cos the new curved roof forward to meeting and talking 9.45 a.m. Sung Parish Mass did or rather didn’t do, and the 30th October. tween the buildings ave let in to residents and visitors alike Friday reaction has been one of anger IN celebration of Bonfire Night, collaborative and individual The Boundary Commission a pile of water.” about the importance of both 9.30 a.m. Morning Prayer and rightly so! the Leach Pottery team are works by the Potter’s talented 10.30 a.m. Said Mass has set up a new website through “Dear Dear.” Coastwatch and the RNLI. We had expected some support sharing something of the studio team. Demonstrating the Extra Services on Days of Obligation which people can comment on “Heard too, the cost ave gone Such is her dedication that, Please see notice board from Cornwall’s MPs. That there excitement, fear and fun of a skill and creativity of senior pro- the proposed new constituencies. up to twenty three million with a smile as broad as St Ives ––– ––– is none so far reveals much about potter’s profession by inviting duction potter Roelof Uys and his This can be found at: pound, and we aben finished ST IVES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH them. Our younger members are Bay, she commented: “While the public to a live firing of a team of Standard Ware produc- Sunday 10.30 a.m. R. Amess LS www.bce2018.org.uk yet.” They are going to ave confused. They believed MPs the exhibition is on, I promise specially constructed kiln. tion potters Kat Wheeler, Britta 6.00 p.m. At Hayle CS To those who believe in Corn- Tuesday 10.45 a.m. Bible Study represented the electorate. The twenty toilets too!” not to be wearing my wet suit, James, Callum Trudgeon, Matt wall, our heritage, our history, The kiln will be opened at Friday 10.00 a.m. - 12 Coffee Morning older and more cynical amongst “Who’s paying?” or to dash off for a quick swim.” Foster, Laurence Eastwood and our customs, our differences, our 7pm on Friday 4th November ––– ––– us knew differently. “Well Cornwall Council do own Talking of her passion for the Lexie Macleod, this exhibition ST UNY CHURCH, LELANT language, our uniqueness, we say whilst still white hot, to reveal There have been hundreds and the building so I spose ez we.” briny and her painting, she what is hoped will be a fully gives a fascinating insight into 10.00 a.m. United Benefice Service thank you! with Parish Communion hundreds of postings, some of says: “My outdoor tools are a intact, glowing ceramic sculp- the mutual influence of one potter Mur ras dheugh why oll! Ker- “Do any of our H’artists get a Thursday them unrepeatable and some shellen or two? sketchbook, charcoals, water- ture. Hot soup and bread will on another, and may hint at the 10.00 a.m. Midweek Communion now kensa ha bys vyken! colours and pencils. I make be served by the fireplace in beginnings of a contemporary ––– ––– from Conservatives who are dis- “No you weant see they wear- gusted. Similarly, many folks are John, Teresa, Craig, Tony, notes and spend time observing the Old Pottery, and the event Leach Pottery ‘house style’. THE VINE ELIM ing any new shoes.” 10.30 a.m. Carbis Bay Memorial Hall scanning written responses and Matt, Mike, Clive, Ronan & the scene. Eventually some- will be accompanied by a ‘Fire Doors open for the live firing “Well Boy, es a case of aben all”. Chris Wallis. All welcome. copying us in on them and emails Samuel thing stirs, and the creative It Up’ winter exhibition pre- event at 6pm. The exhibition runs www.thevine-stives.org.uk and we thank them, sincerely. Elected Members of the “Ess, always the same aben all.” process begins”. It is completed view in the Museum's from 5 November to mid-January ––– ––– KMTU Steering Group Contributed when back in her studio, where Entrance gallery. in the Leach Pottery Entrance ZION COMMUNITY CHURCH We expected the support of 9.00 a.m. Jon Stobbs the MPs against ‘Devonwall’. Redruth. 24-10-2016 she uses a brush but only spar- Fire It Up is an exhibition of Gallery. All works are for sale. 7.30 p.m. Anchored 7 THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO and HAYLE TIMES, October 28th, 2016. St Ives Old Cornwall Society OBITUARY All Saints, and all that Bal Maidens talk Mrs Mary Lander AS AUTUMN’S colours fade tions; the appearance of spirits, plus was hoarded for eating into grey mists, a solemn date witches riding on broomsticks, later, after comparisons were A SERVICE of Thanksgiving in the church calendar is at and ghostly happenings. made at school. opens new session for the life of Mary Lander was hand. All Hallows, or All Saints held at Zion Community It was the custom for chil- It has been suggested that as it is sometimes called, is set THE opening meeting of St women. Afterwards any Church on Friday 21st October, dren and young girls to take an such large apples were not aside for remembrance of Ives Old Cornwall Society’s large stones remaining were attended by 120 or more family apple to bed with them on this native to this country, but came those who have departed this new session drew a large picked out by hand. Here, an and friends. The service was Hallan night, eating it before from outside Britain, perhaps audience that included some example of a hammer that conducted by Pastor Tim Den- life. In Cornwall this time was sleeping or immediately upon from France, but this has visitors. President Mick wel- Paul had brought with him nick who spoke of how he knew known as Hallentide, not Cor- waking. Folklore tells us that proved difficult to ascertain. In nish but from an ancient Eng- young girls would peel their earlier years there was even a comed everyone before the was passed around the audi- her during the short time he ence, a realisation of how had been in St Ives. She was a lish spelling, Halwene, allied to apples, keeping the skin intact Hallan market specialising in singing of Trelawney, he ‘holy’, hence hallowed ground. in as long a twist as possible. apples, and within living mem- then requested a moment’s hard this work must have quiet lady who had a firm been in all weathers. Christian faith. Part of the Cornish name for They then sat before a mirror ory, greengrocers and others silence to remember three November 1st is Dew-HALAN- advertised them, each boasting One particular hazard was The eulogy was given by Pastor and threw the skin over one members who recently Gwav, locally, Hallan Day. the largest and most rosy, and having to stand in water and Kenny Bassett who summarised shoulder, where it would hope- passed away: Mary Lander, referred to as Allan Apples. mud, and although attempting Mary’s life and achievements She became a committed Chris- PECULIAR CUSTOM fully resolve itself into the ini- Joan Ralph and Liz Beard. whatever protection they could since her birth in 1937. After leav- tian as a young teenager and St Ives had its own peculiar tial of a future husband; even CORNISH HUMOUR Brian spoke of the 97th by wearing thick shoes or ing school and qualifying as a was actively involved as a mem- custom that survived for many more optimistic was the expec- Certainly the dearth of apple anniversary in January 2017 boots, many suffered leg and shorthand typist Mary’s first full ber of Zion Church for 54 years years, Hallan or Allan Apple tation that his image would trees in Cornwall gave rise to and that members should feet problems. A ‘gook’ bonnet time employment was with the and, for the last 11 years, as a Day, when apples were the appear in the mirror! peculiar traditions, now lost in consider entertaining and was worn on the head that also West Penwith Rural District member of Bedford Road Meth- main interest of young people The young people of St Ives time. Writing in the Old Corn- contributing food. He also Council, until she left to start a odist Church. and children alike, but this looked forward to Allan Apple wall Journal of 1937, a member framed the face on either side mentioned the Federation in order to protect from flying family, having married Philip at Kenny drew on Mary’s Chris- could also be found elsewhere Day with great excitement. reveals that ‘on Hallan Day you Winter Festival, taking place stones during the crushing Zion in 1960. tian life as something which in Cornwall. According to Ham- There was much competition should go out at night in your at Saltash on November 26th. process. Clothes as thick as She returned to work in 1972 kept her through her several ilton Jenkin (Cornwall and its to obtain the largest possible nightdress and eat an apple Mick then introduced possible were worn beneath a as a secretary/receptionist for health problems during the last People), St Just Feast was apples; cooking or eating, it underneath the tree it was speaker for the evening Paul rough apron known as a one of the medical practices in 30 years, emphasising that she often called Hallentide, falling did not matter as long as they picked from. If you don’t feel Phillips, Federation dialect ‘towser’ (in St Ives a ‘sogget’); St Ives, a position she held until never lost her strong faith. as it does on the nearest Sun- were enormous, and prefera- cold, you won’t be cold for the secretary, whose subject was in summer, dresses were worn her retirement 25 years later. Mary passed away peacefully day to All Hallows. He goes on bly rosy red, though this was rest of the winter.’ However, Bal Maidens. along with clogs. Mary was active in many ways on 5th October and leaves her to report that more apples secondary to size. Many chil- the scarcity of apple trees and during her life as a member of St husband Philip, sons Stephen were sold in this parish on the dren found themselves with the added problems of walking MINING BUDDLING John Ambulance for a short and David, daughter-in-law Saturday than for almost the several apples, given by fam- around in night clothes Paul, speaking without Some mines did not allow for period, Cub Scout Leader for 30 Joanne, and grandsons Robert rest of the year. Halloween (All ily members, although they attempting to find the right slides, began by saying that ‘croust’, which often meant years, and serving the commu- and Ben. She will be greatly Hallow’s Eve) is a night which were not cheap. Something one, led to modification. Out- ‘bal’ referred specifically to spalling by one hand while eat- nity in many ways as a member missed by all her family and all has spawned so many supersti- like 1/6d in old money; the sur- door dress was allowed, while the mine’s location, whereas ing with the other. There were still insisting that the apple of several other organisations. who knew her. ‘wheal’ denoted a specific many other processes, such as must be eaten if not beneath an mine, bearing a name. In ‘buddling’, separating rock, and Book Review apple tree, then on the most mining the hard work was carried out by boys and exposed part of the Island, carried out underground by ‘bucking’, grinding small Women of West Cornwall sheltered only by a rock! stones into fine powder fed into men, while women and girls All this makes for astonish- ‘hoppers’ to separate the ore. MONDAY was washday. For nation and rigid stereotyping, were employed at the sur- ment that the custom survived Recovered from the ore were many Cornish women, the bus- these ladies showed an enter- face. Although no married at all – or was this the famous tin, copper and arsenic, and iest day of the week. The first prising spirit, determination women were employed, wid- day of the week one of strenu- and courage. They pursued Cornish humour surfacing in washed slag, often used in ows could be hired, and often ous activity after a long, quiet their rights to preserve their some mischievous teller of building, all of which com- girls as young as 14, some and for many a Methodist Sun- privacy, dignity and reputation ‘yarns’; we shall never know. manded a high price that made having left the workhouse, or day. The thought of washday through the complexities of What we do know is that Allan mine owners very wealthy. recalls images of raw, red Church Court system. Apples were placed beneath the even younger before educa- In time, conditions improved tion became law. A long walk hands, buckets of ‘blue’ whit- In this splendid little volume, pillow, and eaten in the morn- in some mines which hired doc- to work was common, but ener and the dangerous possi- it is truly encouraging to read ing to the very core. Dreaming tors occasionally to check the bility of fingers getting crushed of the maternal care that one of sweethearts has long been there was no alternative work health of the workforce. Gener- in the mangle. Mousehole women showed in discounted, and in any case available, and the maidens ally Bal Maidens were found to In this book from the Penwith wartime to a number of Jewish meant nothing to the very would meet up and walk be in good health and spirits, Local History Group, Women of children entrusted to her care, young, who were only con- together to begin at 6am and enjoying their employment. West Cornwall, all of the back showering them with love and cerned with eating their apples. finish at 5.30pm. Paul was thanked for his breaking effort of domestic rou- understanding. Bearing in Of course, there were always At Camborne’s Wheal Vor talk and went on to draw the tine, to which women were tied, mind the current refugee cri- some who were not prepared to up to 300 women and chil- raffle, after which refresh- is vividly recalled. In earlier sis, this story moves the reader wait until morning; no doubt, dren were employed. Women ments were served. instead of sweet dreams many days before washing machines to meditate upon the nature of worked in various stages: The next meeting is on must have suffered nightmares. and even hot water, it might human progress and the trans- ‘spalling’ meant crushing November 21st at 7pm, when involve catching and There appears to be no clear stones containing ore with a photographer Alban Roinard hauling buckets of reason as to why the apple 4ft long heavy hammer will present three films, includ- rainwater. For should hold such fascination. weighing around 4lbs, ing one of a Towednack farm. women in large Victo- This ancient fruit is referred to mainly carried out by older All are welcome. M.Q. rian families catering often in the Scriptures, for brothers fishing although not always so defined or sons toiling on the as it is in the Song of Solomon. Poetry in St Ives Library land it meant restor- The usual assumption is that ing heavily soiled the forbidden fruit of the Gar- THE Poetry of Autumn was the remember you as you were’ work clothes. It was den of Eden was an apple; per- focus of St Ives Poetry stimulated further work. haps that is part of its mystery. truly hard labour. Workshop’s meeting on Friday The next Poetry Workshop What is clear, though, that the DETERMINED 21st October at St Ives Library, is planned for 18th November, choice of an Allan Apple and its This fascinating led by Stephen Bales. Those again at St Ives Library, at use was a personal matter, 100 page book gives present explored the broad 1.30pm. The topic is to be with no public gatherings as on the impression that spectrum of associations in this some Feast Days. decided at the coming meeting many women’s lives topic, from the lively celebra- of St Ives Poetry Circle-Poetry TRICK OR TREAT were run along pre- tion of harvest to the autumnal for Pleasure on Friday 4th determined tracks. In recent years, more empha- dying-back of nature, but with November, same time and Who you married sis has been placed upon an the promise of seeds and venue. Everyone will be wel- decided rigidly the import from America – Trick or springtime. Some leading come at this free-to-attend Leach Pottery and the Sensory pattern of your future Treat. Some of our older resi- poets' use of Autumn as a met- event, where people bring life. Also according to dents seem to find this intimi- aphor for life’s experiences, their own or others' poems to Trust present the Walking medieval laws, up dating, especially the grotesque and the personification of read, simply for enjoyment. until the late 19th masks and dress. Others regard Autumn, as a character in the Those who don't wish to read century your prop- Impressions exhibition it as harmless fun and prepare a year's unfolding drama are equally welcome to con- erty and dowry became your formative power of kindness. few pennies and sweets for engaged members’ attention. THE Leach Pottery and Sensory the group to explore connec- tribute by their listening. husband’s. It recalls the lines of In a short review it is difficult young visitors. Perhaps a new Thomas Hood’s poem Trust will be presenting an exhi- tions between landscape, Joan Baez’s Waggoner’s Lad – to mention all the useful stud- custom, though sadly not Cor- ‘November’ was studied as an bition of work from their collabo- nature and memory, using col- a folk song that was much ies in this fascinating and mod- nish, has arrived due to the glo- example of our tendency to rative ‘Walking Impressions’ lected materials to incise, heard around Penwith in the erately priced book. It is bal influence we hear so much enjoy a good grumble. Robert arts and well-being project impress and decorate a series sixties:- delightfully illustrated with about, but which needs to Louis Stephenson’s ‘Autumn between 9th – 20th November. of ceramic tiles which form the Oh, hard is the fortune of all informative diagrams and remain within proper bounds. Fires’ and contrasting exhibition's final artwork - a Walking Impressions is part of womankind background material. It is A ‘fitty’ revival of the old Allan approaches in ‘To Autumn’ by collaborative mural that traces the Sensory Trust’s ‘Creative She’s always controlled, she’s worth mentioning that it con- Apple tradition in its original William Blake and John Keats the group's shared sensory and Spaces in the Community’ always confined tains passages of humour, like form would be unique to St Ives respectively, took the group geographical journey. project which invites dementia Controlled by her parents until the surreal yet socially reveal- in these days of conformity and into their own exercises in writ- sufferers and their carers to get Also on show is a collection of she’s a wife ing clash between Penzance addiction to technical gadgetry. ing. Robert Frost’s ‘After apple outdoors and engage with 313 handmade ceramic pebbles A slave to her husband the rest carnival queens in the 1930s. After all, there are many more picking’ and Pablo Neruda’s ‘I nature, enhancing their physical created by the group, which of her life. There is an informative chapter apple trees to sit beneath nowa- St Ives Arts Club and mental well-being and represents the number of peo- Yet, in spite of destiny, which on the vicissitudes of being the days! Despite the loss of some All members invited to the reducing isolation and loneliness. ple living with dementia in the sometimes included injury or model of a famous artist and her earlier traditions, there are still ‘‘TIMES & ECHO’’ COLLECTING ITEMS vicinity of the walks, along with loss of a husband, perhaps in later experiences. These ten many that remain, though they AGM a specially commissioned docu- war, womenfolk were deter- Over a six-week period from chapters all written by women are mainly open air events that Your Wednesday 9th mentary film of the Walking mined not just to survive. August to October, 18 local par- show, in a variety of styles, empa- attract crowds of people: November 2016, 7.00pm ticipants and their carers took Impressions project by Rich- Women in West Cornwall thy and imagination, much sys- Helston’s Floral Dance, Mid- Local Newspaper part in two studio sessions and ard Liddicott. shows how they were intent tematic and painstaking research summer Eve bonfires, Crying four walks around St Uny If you are living with demen- upon improving their lot and into primary sources. Such mate- the Neck and ’s ‘Obby Church in Lelant, the King tia or care for a person who is, also that of their sisters, real rials, wills and deeds, being hand Oss’, are just some of them. Per- George Memorial Walk in Hay- and are interested in taking and metaphorical. Even in written are challenging to deci- haps in the future, Allan Apple le, the village of St Erth and part in future projects contact small villages like Ludgvan pher. There is in addition a pro- Day can once again take its Marshes, collecting Andrea Ellis, Project Officer at there were successful attempts ductive use of personal place in these ancient traditions. Sensory Trust, on 07534 992588 items such as leaves, shells, to create a Friendly Society by recollection and family memories. Mary Quick ferns and flowers, making clay or Jackie Clark, Learning and means of which women might This is a great contribution IN a revival of the tradition this impressions of stone carvings Participation Officer at the alleviate difficult times or dire both to Cornish and Women’s year Chris Cocklin, Shirley and ironwork, gathering marsh Leach Pottery 01736 799703. emergencies. In a similar man- Studies. Equality, sadly, is still Beck, Rod Humphries and oth- reeds for use as mark making This project is made possible ner, women who managed a work in progress but this ers will be distributing apples tools, and collecting clay from by Feast, Arts Council England large families adapted their neat volume marks, in a outside Mountain Warehouse, the banks of the . and Cornwall Council. The pro- skills to run businesses in touching manner, the distance Fore Street, St Ives, between In the studio, lead project gramme is managed by Crea- larger towns like Penzance. travelled towards that goal. 11.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m. Tomor- artist Jackie Clark worked with tive Kernow. Despite educational discrimi- George Care row, Saturday October 29. THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO and HAYLE TIMES, October 28th, 2016. 8 Students graduate amidst PLANNING APPLICATIONS CORNWALL COUNCIL – day room; Mr N. Hanhrahan. rounds of applause WEST AREA St Ives – PA16/07189 – Land off THE following Planning Appli- Trenwith Lane and land off TRIUMPHANT cheers and versity, partners of the cations have been received by Camaret Drive, St Ives, Cornwall tears of joy filled Truro College’s University provision, Cornwall Council. TR26 1FH; Submission of details Cathedral on Friday evening was in attendance for the con- ferment of the Academic Part- Gwinear-Gwithian – PA16/ to discharge conditions 4 and 11 as Truro and Penwith College nerships Prize and the 00017/NDP – Gwinear-Gwithian, in respect of decision notice celebrated its graduating Education Cup. Cornwall; Plan proposal for PA15/03047; Mr Bill Richardson. University Level students. Gwinear-Gwithian Parish Neigh- St Ives – PA16/09834 – Land NE Around 450 graduates Truro and Penwith College bourhood Development Plan; of Tyringham Row, Lelant, St achieved Higher Education Principal David Walrond said Mrs Vida Perrin. Ives, Cornwall; Deed of Modifica- certificates with the college that there are now a large number of university-level Gwinear-Gwithian – PA16/ tion to insert shared ownership this year and Truro Cathe- courses leading to Degree, 09262 – The Barn, Pennance provisions into Section 106 legal dral provided the perfect set- Foundation Degree, HND and Vean, 19 Prosper Hill, Gwithian agreement; Gareth Pinwell. ting for them to celebrate other qualifications at the col- TR27 5EB; Proposed amalgama- St Ives – PA16/09830 – 1 The their achievements with lege. tion of two units into a single Old Pressing Yard, Porthmeor friends and family. dwelling; Mrs Gilbert-Pocock. Road, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 “The number of Higher Edu- 1NP; Proposed new dormer win- The ceremony opened with cation students is continuing to Marazion – PA16/09150 – Tren- dow with Juliet balcony along an address from Kate Ken- grow and the college is intro- crom View, Trevenner Square, with replacement window to form nally Chief Executive of Marazion, Cornwall TR17 0BJ; ducing new courses to the Juliet balcony to first floor. Cornwall Council, who Demolition of existing 18sqM already wide range of subjects Amendment to approved scheme acknowledged the impor- garage and the rebuilding of a ST IVES School pupils celebrating the publications of government league tables which ranks on offer, both full- and part- PA16/03665; Mr A. Harris. tance of University level qual- 24sqM replacement garage with the school as one of the best in Cornwall. picture submitted time,” he added. storage over; Mr P. Galer. St Ives – PA16/09231 – Orchard ifications being delivered CONTINUED Walls, Trewidden Road, St Ives locally, and that she hoped Ludgvan – PA16/03012/PRE Once the awards were dis- TR26 2BX; Outline application of St Ives School celebrates the publication APP – Heliport Retail Park, Jel- many of the graduates would nine 1-2 bedroom apartments with tributed, attendees continued bert Way, Eastern Green, Pen- take up skilled roles within all matters reserved; Mr Short. of provisional league tables for 2016 the celebrations over drinks zance, Cornwall TR18 3RG; the County. and canapés. Towednack – PA16/09809 – Pre-Application for a Travelodge LARGE NUMBER Those interested in Univer- 70-room hotel and separate drive-Woonsmith, Nancledra, Pen- ST IVES School is celebrat- make progress. ‘Outstanding’ from Ofsted, the Among those receiving their sity level study should contact thru restaurant at Heliport Retail zance, Cornwall TR20 8LP; Prior ing this week after publica- Our staff and Governors are College uses its experience and scrolls was a selection of stu- the College’s University Centre Park; Katie Russell. Notification for the erection of a tion of the latest school deeply committed to providing the expertise of the Cornwall natural cob building to store dents whose achievements on 01872 267122 or speak to Penzance – PA16/02897/PRE league tables show that it the highest quality education Teaching School to provide equipment, tools, herb prepara- were specially recognised. course leaders at the College APP – Land at Posses Lane, Gul- ranks as one of the best in for every child and to making support to member schools for tion and produce of biodynamic Simon Payne, Deputy Vice- Open Day on Saturday 5 val, Cornwall; Proposal Pre appli- Cornwall at boosting the sure that every child is sup- rapid school improvement. orgin; Mr Alan Roberts. Chancellor at Plymouth Uni- November from 10am to 3pm. cation advice 30-35 dwelling - mix progress of its pupils. ported and challenged to Linked to the success of its Towednack – PA16/09930 – Land schools, the Trust has contin- of open market and affordable; The Government-published achieve their full potential.” Mr Mark Matthews. South of Bohemia, Nancledra, ued to grow and now has 13 Cornwall TR26 3AF; Agricultural league tables include a new St Ives School is continuing Penzance – PA16/09756 – 47 schools as members, with more or forestry prior notification for pro-‘Progress 8’ measure to help to invest in resources and Gwel Lewern, Eastern Green, set to join during the current posed natural cob building for the parents and children make a facilities across all subjects Penzance TR18 3AX; Replace- academic year. storage equipment/ tools, herb more informed choice of sec- but in particular performing ment single-storey rear exten- preparation and dry produce of bio- arts, sport and music. The sion; Mr and Mrs F. Curtis. ondary school. dynamic origin; Mr Alan Roberts. school also provides a variety MP gives his St Hilary – PA16/09806 – Laity For the third year running VIEW/MAKE COMMENTS of extracurricular opportuni- Cottage, Greenbury, Rosudgeon St Ives School is among the support to long- Inspection and commenting on ties for students. TR20 9QG; Construction of a 2 sto- very best, with the new meas- planning applications (excluding Jan Woodhouse added: “We rey side extension and single storey ure in particular showing how term unemployed pre-apps and Non-Material rear linking extension and installa- well it has done in supporting work very closely with our pri- Amendments): Members of the GEORGE Eustice, MP for Hay- tion of rooflights; Mr B. Ferris. the progress of children in mary partner schools and public can view and make com- le, recently spent time with job- eight key subjects, relative to there will be more opportuni- St Ives – PA16/09563 – St Ives ments on the website at seekers from across the their starting points in Year 7. ties for Year 5 and 6 students Bay Hotel, The Terrace, St Ives, http://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/o constituency when he visited The subjects given high prior- to work with staff both here at Cornwall TR26 2BP; Submission nline-applications or view the ‘Prospects’ offices in Redruth. of detail to discharge condition 3 ity include English and St Ives School and in their own application and associated docu- school settings. Mr Eustice was keen to see (window and door details) in ments electronically at any of the Maths, as well as at least two the work being done to support respect of decision notice STRONG SUPPORT One Stop Shops during normal subjects from Science, people who are long-term unem- PA15/09358; Mr Ian McInnes. office hours. Comments can also Humanities and Languages. “I am very grateful for the ployed, and those hoping to St Ives – PA16/08638 – 14 Ayr be submitted to any of the One Jan Woodhouse, St Ives continuing strong support we improve their career prospects. Terrace, Alexandra Road, St Ives have from parents, from Gover- Stop Shops within 20 days of this School Head teacher, said she In Cornwall, Prospects runs TR26 1ED; Proposed removal of publication quoting the relevant nors and the local community was delighted the school once two major government con- existing garage to create two application number given above. again ranked in the top five in and for the educational exper- parking spaces and balcony tracts: the National Careers All comments made either in Cornwall for ‘Progress 8’, well tise we can access as part of the above; Mr D. Taylor. Service and the Work Pro- writing or via the online planning above both the ‘all England’ Truro and Penwith Academy St Ives – PA16/07914 – The gramme. The National Careers register will be acknowledged but and Cornwall averages, and Trust. To be amongst the best Sheiling, Burthallan Lane, St Service supports people into it is only those comments rele- she praised the key role of high schools in Cornwall for the third Ives, Cornwall TR26 3AA; New work, and helps them to vant to material planning consid- quality of teaching in achieving year running is testament to our roof forming new attic rooms, erations that will be taken into progress within their careers. this success. dedicated staff team and their decking to rear and side with account as part of an The Work Programme is focus on doing our very best for small extension to front entrance;application’s determination. Any She comments: “We are designed for people who have every child at our school.” Mrs R. Jackson. representations received will be delighted with the introduction been out of work for longer St Ives – PA16/09397 – 3 Kellys open to public inspection. of the Progress 8 measure. It St Ives School is part of the periods and need specialised Gardens, St Ives TR26 2LY; Inspection and commenting on gives parents a clear way to Truro and Penwith Academy support to help them back into Replacement windows; Mr C. Field.planning pre-apps: These are for cut through some of the con- Trust set up by Truro and Pen- the workplace. St Ives – PA16/09937 – 1 Higher information only. Whilst details of fusing claims some schools with College. With its strong ‘Prospects’ is one of the top Ayr Cottage, Alexandra Road, St pre-application planning enquir- can make about achievement, track record of sustaining its three Work Programme provid- DEVON and Cornwall Police’s ‘Sorry, no trick or treat this Ives TR26 1EN; Proposed single- ies have been made public, com- and to see for themselves just own position at the top of ers in the country, and has sup- storey front and rear extensions ments are not being sought at how well schools have really national league tables and its ported 46 people into work in Halloween’ poster which can be downloaded from: www.devon- to form additional bedroom and this stage. supported all their students to recent judgement of Cornwall since June. cornwall.police.uk/media/1696/no-trick-no-treat-halloween.pdf

WITH Halloween fast approach- mation about the police cam- ing Devon and Cornwall Police paign can be found. have launched a campaign to The police have also offered ensure that it is a happy and the following tips on how to have safe time for everyone. a fun and safe Halloween: “If you are going trick or Always be accompanied by an treating this Halloween we want adult when you are trick-or- you to have fun and be safe but treating. Only go to houses of remember not everyone wants people you know and who are you to call at their home,” a happy for you to call. Stay safe, police spokesperson said. keep to places that you know and The ‘Sorry, No Trick, No are well lit. Do not take short Treat, No Thanks’ campaign cuts through gardens, alleyways encourages members of the or parks. Watch out for traffic – public who do not want to be drivers might not see you. If you bothered by trick-or-treaters to are wearing a mask make sure download and print a poster that you can see where you are and place it in the front door or going and are aware of your sur- window of their homes. roundings. Carry a torch and a fully charged mobile phone (if INCREASE you have one). Crime Reduction Team Lead- er, Bob Bunney said: “In recent years we’ve seen an increase in the number of people participat- ing in Halloween fun. “We’d say to anyone who’s going trick-or-treating to think about other people, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, as they may get worried if stran- gers are continually calling at the door during the evening. “We don’t want to discourage anyone or spoil anyone’s fun, but we’d ask people not to call at homes displaying this poster.” The poster can be down- loaded from www.dc.police.uk/ halloween where more infor- 9 THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO and HAYLE TIMES, October 28th, 2016. RUGBY: Tribute Cornwall/Devon League FOOTBALL: L.W.C. Drinks Combination League Impressive Hakes Saints cruise through defeat Tiverton to Quarter Final St Ives ...... 40 Tiverton on the attack seem- Penryn ...... 1 McWilliams nets his fourth Tiverton ...... 17 ingly determined to get some- St Ives ...... 5 after an excellent through ball from Magin sliced the home LAST Saturday at Alexandra thing from the game after ST IVES cruised through to defence apart. Road St Ives earned their sec- being on the receiving end of a the League Cup Quarter Final ond victory of the season in highly impressive first half per- at Kernick Road last Saturday While the majority of the impressive style with a win formance from St Ives. In the thanks in a large part to their action took part in the Penryn over Devon side Tiverton in 44th minute they grabbed a try young striker Joel McWil- half a fine display in the mid their latest Western Counties of their own when Harvey Scott liams who bagged himself field from Andy Barry and Matt West fixture. scored their first points of the four goals. The hosts, who are Spencer-Smith caught the eye of the visiting supporters. That Before kick off a minute’s match, Callum Stone added the second from bottom in the the 5 - 1 score line remained to silence was immaculately conversion to give the visitors league table, battled well in the end of the game was due to observed as a mark of respect some hope at 28-7. the early stages of the game the many good stops by home for ex St Ives player John Tan- A Tiverton resurgence was but an onslaught after the half keeper Prynn who denied a ner and club stalwart Chris not to be however, in the 47th time break by the visitors that succession of efforts from the Bell who both sadly passed minute one of their players saw ST IVES Cricket Club’s Awards night was held on 21st October at Tregenna Castle. Back row, saw three goals scored in five rampant saints. Man of the away last week. yellow for a late tackle on a St minutes took the wind out of left to right: J. Pascoe, A. Peters, D. Marsh, A. Myers, Cllr Taylor (Mayor), S. Taylor ( Mayor’s Match: Joel McWilliams. Head coach Paul Thirlby Ives player reducing them to 14 their sails and their exit from consort), J. Rae, A. Rowe. Front row: J. Bassett, N. Tanner, J. Scott. Coincidentally St Ives play named a side virtually men. This was almost instantly the competition. punished by St Ives when Jor- Penryn again this week in the unchanged from the previous Josh Magin opened the scor- dan Gott scored a fine individ- league at The Saltings. Kick weekend’s victory over St ing on 16 minutes with a power- ual try which he converted off 3.00pm. Austell, Jamie Prisk comes ful shot which the young home himself to extend the St Ives Grand Auction for St Ives Pilot Gig Club Team: Scott Halliday, Curtis back into the second row with keeper Alex Prynn was unable lead to 35 points to 7. Richards, Martyn Harding, Harry Parton moving to 8 and AFTER a busy rowing season, ular event and with a large and cal accompaniment from the to hold and disastrously saw FORMED A MAUL James De Seta, Matt Spencer- Archie Mackay to openside members of St Ives Pilot Gig enthusiastic crowd in attend- Bamuluz Bootleggers. All the ball trickle over the line. flanker. Jordan Gott moved Frustration continued to Smith, Eddie Wilkes, Andy Barry, Club have been putting their ance. Colin Nicholls was the money raised will be shared The hosts drew level on 22 min- back to fly half with Tom Nicho- Josh Magin, Dave Booles, Joel show amongst the Tiverton efforts into fundraising. A auctioneer who kept everyone between the Cornwall Air utes when the lively Kyle Cooke las moving back into the centre McWilliams, Alex Brown. Subs: players and they were reduced Grand Auction was held on Fri- entertained and bidding on a Ambulance Trust and St Ives set up Jason Roberts who swiv- giving another chance to young Louis Graham, Marc Sky Allen. to 13 players when another of day 21st October at the Golden wide range of items. Gig Club, to help meet the cost elled to shoot into the top cor- Peter Skeggs on the wing. their players was shown yellow Lion. It proved to be a very pop- The crowd enjoyed a musi- of repairing and maintaining ner from 25 yards for a St Ives began the game sol- in the 50th minute. This time the club's racing gig boats, spectacular equaliser. FOOTBALL: LWC Drinks idly and were rewarded after though it was the Devon side Defiance and Fortitude. SKIED Combination League that scored almost straight just three minutes of play when GREAT BIG THANK YOU Penryn should have gone 2016/2017 Jamie Prisk crashed over for away when they formed a maul Table last updated: 25-10-2016. Peter Berriman, the club ahead just before the break an early try, the conversion was on the St Ives 5 metre line that Team P W D L GD Pts chairman, commented, ‘‘We’d when after a good build up the added by Jordan Gott to give all 13 of their players forced Carharrack 12 10 1 1 39 31 like to give a great big thank usually reliable Liam Jarvis the Hakes a 7 points to nil lead. over the St Ives try line allow- Helston Athl. 2nds 15 9 1 5 24 28 you to our hosts, Colin and skied his shot over the bar St Ives Town 11 8 2 1 35 27 St Ives kept up the pressure ing Richard Tucker to score the Jackie at the Golden Lion, from 5 yards. The home side Ludgvan 1st` 12 8 3 1 24 27 on the visitors and began to try, the conversion was missed Colin our brilliant auctioneer were made to pay for the miss St Agnes 11 8 1 2 32 25 force them into errors. In the to make the score St Ives 35, St Just 10 7 2 1 6 23 and to all those local busi- on 44 minutes when Magin 8th minute a poor Tiverton pen- Tiverton 12. 2nds 12 6 0 6 -15 18 nesses and individuals who pulled a cross back from the alty that failed to make touch Fal Town 16 6 0 10 -27 18 The St Ives players were in donated prizes, as without their byline for McWilliams to tap in Redruth Utd 1st 12 5 2 5 -2 17 was superbly caught by Liam no mood to allow Tiverton help and support this evening for a 2 - 1 lead. Holman SC 14 5 2 7 -10 17 Jolly on the touchline, it was back into the match and soon Mullion 13 4 2 7 -19 17 would not have been possible. Five minutes into the sec- recycled quickly and worked Hayle 2nds 11 5 1 5 -7 16 got back to scoring more Many thanks as well to those through the hands to the other ond half a Dave Booles cross St Day 11 5 0 6 5 15 points of their own. Once again who came along to enjoy the side of the field where Peter saw McWilliams score his sec- Goonhavern 10 4 1 5 0 13 young winger Peter Skeggs evening and who bid so gener- Perranwell 1st 11 3 2 6 -4 11 Skeggs collected the ball and ond with a deft chip before the received the ball in a wide ously. We estimate that this Illogan RBL 2nds 10 3 1 6 -12 11 finished off an excellent passage same two players combined position and showed good pace evening raised in excess of again a minute later for Perranporth 12 3 1 8 -18 10 of play with his first senior try, 2nds 11 2 1 8 -27 10 to finish off the move and score £1300 which will be shared again Gott added the conversion McWilliams to head home his Penryn Ath. 2nds 12 2 3 7 -8 9 his second try of the afternoon between the Cornwall Air to put St Ives 14-0 ahead. hat-trick. 55 minutes and RNAS Culdrose 8 1 0 7 -16 3 in the 64th minute, this time Ambulance and our club.’’ CONSISTENT the conversion was missed but The club are always looking With St Ives keeping Tiver- with the score 40 points to 12 in for new members to row com- ton pinned in their own half for St Ives favour the result was ONE of St Ives Gig Club’s boats Defiance. St Ives Under 10s rugby petitively or socially, for further long periods it was only a mat- no longer in doubt. details please contact Rachel ter of time before they scored St Ives ...... 60 two hands as he ploughs his The Hakes were reduced to on 07715687662, or email again. Once more it was con- Falmouth ...... 25 way up field. 14 men themselves when St Ives Pool League [email protected] sistent St Ives pressure that ANOTHER great team per- replacement Jon Wright was or find the club on Facebook. Next game is home 11am, 6th forced an error from the visi- formance from the St Ives shown yellow in the 69th WEEK 4 and things are start- three out of four frames to win The club hold regular training November against Penryn. tors. A poor clearance allowed under 10s. minute. Immediately Tiverton ing to take shape nicely but the match by a comfortable 10- sessions launching from St Ives second row Prisk to dance punished St Ives with another this league still throws up 2 score line. The local derby harbour on Sunday mornings at Falmouth and St Ives were St Ives and District through the Tiverton defence try when Harvey Scott crossed some shock results with play- between neighbours the Atlan- 10am, they’re open to anyone evenly matched on a windy Wednesday Darts League to score his second try of the top pitch at home, it was only for his second of the match. ers playing single frames, tic and Gannet Inn again saw who would like to give gig row- W eek 3 – 19-10-16 afternoon in the 25th minute, The conversion was missed to down to the amazing team anything can happen, it can another team win the singles ing a try. TEAM P W L Pts again Gott slotted the conver- set the final score at St Ives 40, support for each other that be a great leveller. 7-1, this time it was the Gan- K ettle & Wink 3 3 0 3 2 sion to put the Hakes in control Tiverton 17. allowed St Ives to score some The British Legion A trav- net. The doubles saw the R oyal Standard 3 3 0 2 6 at 21 points to nil. St Ives Table well worked forwards and This was the Hakes best per- elled out to Lelant to face the Atlantic find a little form as Wes tern 3 3 0 2 3 With their tails up the St Ives backs combination tries. End- formance of the season to date Badger Inn one week after they battled their way to shar- Sm ugglers 3 2 1 2 1 players looked imperious and Tennis Club less strong charges, rucking and sees them climb to 10th posi- they were whitewashed by the ing the frames 2-2 giving the Gannet B 3 1 2 1 6 their fine first half performance and support work from every- tion in the league. This coming Legion B and after the Legion Gannet a good 9-3 victory. LAST week was a very disap- C as tle 2 1 1 1 5 was capped with a fourth try one led to a great game of end Saturday they travel to second A took seven out of the eight The Pool Club A and the Cor- pointing one for both teams, C ornis h Arm s 3 2 1 1 3 which secured a bonus point in to end rugby to watch. from bottom Burnham on Sea. singles frames the Badger nish Arms A faced each other after a reasonably good start E ngine 3 1 2 1 2 the 35th minute when a penalty Kick off in Somerset is scheduled must have been sick of the at the Pool Club and in a game to the season. Harry Moore was Man of Lion 3 1 2 1 2 awarded on the Tiverton 5 for 2.30pm, any travelling support sight of Legion players. Only of two evenly matched teams it The B team of Andrew Tys- the Match this week. Every- The Star 3 1 2 1 0 metre line was quickly taken by would be very welcome. Badger captain Matthew Nor- was the Pool A who took a on, Stephane and Reuben one did everything so well but Gannet A 2 0 2 9 scrum half Liam Jolly who St Ives: James Bishop, Ben ris managed to register a win slight advantage after the sin- Veal were at home on Thurs- Harry was tireless and car- Union 3 0 3 8 caught the visitors defence Taylor (Captain), Ben Jenkins, for the home side and the dou- gles leading 5-3. The doubles ries the ball so strongly with Legion 2 0 2 1 napping and crossed for the try, day to Falmouth Docks D, Jamie Prisk, Jamie Hoskin, bles saw the Legion A con- saw the Cornish A fight back as fly half Jordan Gott rounded off they lost 9-1, with Andrew Martyn Lawrance, Archie tinue with their good form as they took three out of the four an excellent half with the con- gaining the only point. Mackay, Harry Parton, Liam they took all the frames to win frames to level the match at 6-6. version to put St Ives ahead by On the same night the A Jolly, Jordan Gott, Peter the match 11-1. The Three Fer- The British Legion B are the 28 points to nil. team were away to Mylor A. Skeggs, Steve Kenward, Tom rets faced the reigning cham- team bang in form at the The team were without Edan The referee brought the Nicholas, Pete Mabbott, Lewis pions the Pool Club B and moment and they faced a Regan and unfortunately game to a close a few minutes Thomas. Replacements: Jona- decided they weren’t going to Golden Lion side that have had later with no further score. than Wright, Tom Chandler, show them any respect as they a good start to the season. It David Smith, Howard Char- The second half began with Joe Rouncefield (all used). took a 4-1 lead, the Pool B had was the Legion B who contin- man and Jeremy Oates lost to dig deep to bring it back to ued their early season form as 10-0. There were some hard 4-4 at the end of the singles. only Lion captain Paul Bead- fought games, and the score The doubles saw the Ferrets nell could win a frame as the did not really give a true turn up the heat and by the Legion B raced to a 7-1 lead insight into the games played. end of the doubles they had before they continued on into taken three out of four frames the doubles taking all four to inflict a very surprising frames to win the match 11-1. St Ives and District defeat on the Pool B! That’s 23 out of the last 24 The Cornish Arms B faced points for the Legion ‘B’ who Ladies Darts League RESULTS for October 18th: the Engine Inn and after a are on fire in the early season; RBL 2, Golden Lion 11, Cornish laboured start to the season by can they continue this form? Arms 5, Castle 8, Atlantic B 3, the Cornish B they found Only time will tell but their next Kettle & Wink 10. themselves taking a 7-1 lead opponents the Cornish Arms A after the singles. The doubles must surely be a bit concerned! Tons: RBL: M. Wilcox 114. saw the Cornish B continue Performance of the Week: Atlantic B: V. Badcock 119. Ket- their good form as they took Three Ferrets. tle & Wink: J. Rowe 100. West Cornwall THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO Golf Club Ladies THE results for ‘The Waltz’ The only on Tuesday 18th October are as follows: 1st J. Body, R. Independent Local Newspaper Perkin and S. Olds 75pts, 2nd V. Paul, M. Dennison and M. PRINTED IN CORNWALL Hosking 74pts and 3rd G. Embley, P. Weaver and M. O’Doherty 64pts. THE ST. IVES TIMES & ECHO and HAYLE TIMES, October 28th, 2016. 10

PIANO, ORGAN, KEYBOARD, FUNERAL & CREMATION SINGING & THEORY. Adults DIRECTORS and children! Lessons in St Ives. Visiting service (timetable Private Chapels of Rest permitting). Call Neil Shepherd 07446 492266. Continued from front page for sale and are uncertain of its Bedford Place, St. Ives Police have also issued an source, is asked to get in touch. Tel. 01736 795663 image of a ring of the type that The police can be contacted West Terrace, Hayle were stolen. by email [email protected] or Tel. 01736 753969 ELECTRIC BICYCLE, £120 The police spokesman add- on the non-emergency number o.n.o. Tel. 01736 799217. ed: “If you have been offered Pre-paid Funeral Plans available ST IVES HARBOUR LIGHTS, 101, quoting reference gold jewellery for sale and are 24hr. Personal Service commercial Christmas lighting, CR/074216/16. Information can galvanised frames, string lights uncertain of its source, or if you also be given anonymously on and rope lights. Contact Stuart have been offered an item like Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 07979 573365. the one pictured, the police WE CAN PROVIDE AN EMAIL would very much like to hear SUBSCRIPTION of the St Ives from you.” Times & Echo which is a lovely SERIOUS AFFECT way for our many exiles to The shop is owned by Martin keep in touch with the town. Only £52 for 12 months, £27 Phillips who said the theft will for 6 months or £18 for 3 have a serious affect on his business and was clearly Family Funeral Directors months. Make their day! We accept Debit/Credit card pay- shocked. He said he could not because we care... ments. Call 01736 795813. believe such a theft could hap- WHITE CARD pre-scored to pen in St. Ives. St Ives & Hayle fold easily, with matching Anyone who witnessed the envelopes. A4, A5, Square. burglary or any suspicious 01736 447070 Times & Echo Office & Shop, activity near the store prior to ON Thursday (Oct. 20) St Ives Mayor, Councillor Linda Taylor, paid a visit to Ventnor Terrace, www.saintsfunerals.co.uk High Street (rear HSBC Bank). BEEN OFFERED THIS? The the burglary is urged to contact St Ives, and the home of John and Elizabeth Trevorrow to congratulate the couple on their style of rings stolen in the the police. Also, anyone who Diamond wedding anniversary. The Trevorrows were married in a ceremony officiated over has been offered gold jewellery early morning raid. by the Reverend Phillip Slater at the Fore Street Methodist Chapel sixty years ago and BLACK 3 DOOR VAUXHALL ELECTRICIAN – Matley Electri- celebrated their anniversary with Open House on Thursday and a family meal on the Sunday CORSA 1.2 SXi petrol, reg. previous. The Trevorrows have three children, seven grand-children and one great grandchild. cal – fully qualified for all your 2012. Mileage 27,800, MOT Pictured are John and Elizabeth Trevorrow with Cllr Taylor, who presented the couple electrical needs and emergen- 23-3-2017. Road Tax is £110. cies across Penwith. Call Stu- £3,500 o.n.o. Tel. 01736 with a bouquet of flowers and a framed copy of the St Ives Town Crest. art 07787 176829. 799217. EXPERIENCED PAINTER & DECORATOR, Mike Kelly. Power washing, granite water- proofing and property mainte- EUCHRE PLAYERS. Anyone nance. St Ives area. 07817 interested in regular euchre at 872304 / 01736 796551. Pilchard Press, Wharf Road. HANDYMAN & GARDENING Call 07702 174682. SERVICES. St Ives and local WANTED: GOOD SECOND area. Call Dan 0777 450 3823. HAND GOODS. House clear- CAMPAIGNERS against the have been approved on land at and unearth more mine shafts. NEED A DOCUMENT PRINTED ances undertaken. Call in at development of 34 homes at Menhyr Drive near to Carnin- “Horrified and disgusted. ‘Bits & Bobs’, Drill Hall, St Ives. ASAP? Then call into our Menhyr Drive at Carbis Bay ney. We were NOT emailed or No faith in the local planning Ring 796214. office. St Ives Times & Echo have hit out at the process notified of any committee hear- system at all.” behind HSBC Bank, tel. 01736 in which the development ing despite raising objections It is not the first time the 795813. was approved. and tracking the applications use of delegated powers have on the County Council’s NEW FOOT HEALTH PRACTI- CANCER RESEARCH COFFEE Over the weekend people been put in question. In this (Cornwall Council) website. TIONER, Mondays at the Attic Morning, Friday 4th November were told the development case the development is adja- Cellar. Treating: Ingrowing toe- 10-12pm, The Western Hotel. would go ahead. It is near the DISGRACE cent to a designated nature nails; Fungal nail infection. Tombola, Cakes, Books, Raffle. controversial Carninney devel- “This is a breach of the reserve the Steeple Wood- Gabrielle Lawson MAFHP, DON’T FORGET, if you missed opment which was given council’s own system. Shows land Nature Reserve. MCFHP. Call 01736 799889 your copy of the T&E last week approval and provoked uproar. its flaws! As all objectors The campaigner continued: for an appointment. – or the newsagent has run out – The legality of the process should be notified in some way “It appears that the applica- PHOTOCOPYING, SCANNING, call in and see us at Times & Echo has been put into question of committees if they track the tion for 34 dwellings at Men- DOCUMENTS printed: Now Offices, High Street, St Ives. already and the use of dele- application. If by chance a hyr Drive near Carninney and available at St Ives Printing FAXING – We offer this facility gated powers has again development this size has bordering the Steeple Nature Publishing Co., Unit 5B, Pen- Monday to Friday from 9.30 caused many to question the been decided by delegated beagle Industrial Estate, Mon- a.m. at the St Ives Times & Reserve has been passed by process of local government powers. Well it’s a disgrace. day – Thursday. Echo office behind HSBC Bank. delegated powers. No commit- planning policies. REMOVALS & STORAGE. Full NEED SOMETHING laminating? Such a huge development tee hearing. How can a large packing service available. John We offer this facility at the St One campaigner, through should go to committee. Sad development such as this be Harry & Son, 01736 796989. Ives Times & Echo office rear Facebook, said: “So at 6.30 am news anyway! No doubt it will passed by a delegated officer? RICHARD PAYNE. Upholstery, HSBC Bank. on a Sunday morning we get an cause more mayhem to local Surely this is not acceptable?! loose covers, curtain service ST IVES SLIMMING WORLD, email telling us that 34 homes residents, kill more wildlife It’s a disgrace.” and fabrics. Blinds supplied and St John’s in the Fields, fitted, formerly of Whites Fur- Wednesdays 9.30 am, 5.30 nishers. Tel. 01736 753674. pm and 7.30 pm. Contact Tri- ST IVES SEWING & UPHOL- sha 07813 180075. STERY. Bespoke services. Cur- tains, blinds, foam, fabrics and vinyl. Telephone 07749 622629. STEPHENS – Vi, passed away TREGLISSON GARDEN MACH- 27th October 2011. Loved always and greatly missed. INERY. Servicing, repairs, Cherhyl, Craig, Julie and fam- sales, lawnmowers, hedge- ilies xxx. trimmers, chainsaws. Tel. Ray SYMES – Bill 27-10-2007. A 01736 759752 rayfroggett@ wonderful Dad who’s missed hotmail.co.uk so much. 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