Christmas EVENTS CALENDAR INSIDE Mayor’s Welcome Community Welcome to the latest edition of Fathom, Flood Forum your local newsletter covering all the latest community developments and events. Falmouth and Penryn have been identified as communities at risk of flooding, and in recent years many of us have experienced In previous issues we’ve encouraged you, our residents, to let firsthand the devastation and upheaval flooding can cause. us know what local services you consider most important to The Cornwall Community Flood Forum is a publicly led initiative Falmouth. Given the considerable cutbacks announced by designed to support local residents, households and businesses , the Town Council now needs to decide what either at risk of flooding or dealing with the aftereffects. amenities or services (such as public toilets or CCTV) should be The Forum provides advice and guidance for focused on in order to meet that shortfall and your feedback affected businesses and homeowners whilst is essential to this process. promoting a partnership between flood risk Since taking office in May, your new Councillors have made a management authorities and communities positive start in ensuring that the Council continues to provide before, during and after flooding. for its community. You can learn more about them and their efforts further in this publication. The Town Council has joined the Forum to raise flood risk awareness in the local community and ensure that Falmouth is as Finally, following a busy summer of very successful events and prepared as possible for flood situations. In addition, the Council is unprecedented In Bloom accolades, Falmouth is hosting a varied committed to creating a Community Emergency Plan which will programme of events to keep you entertained as the festive attempt to tackle all potential risks to our locality. season approaches. For more information about the Forum and Councillor Geoffrey Evans CC to hear about projects and initiatives visit Town Mayor www.cornwallcommunityfloodforum.org.uk or email [email protected] The Gold Dust Bust Seagull Trash Talk

Falmouth may have earned a bit of a reputation for its historic For years Cornwall has fallen fowl (pun connections to piracy, but the town also gained notoriety for a intended) of a common issue among coastal crime which occurred on land over 170 years ago. towns, that of rubbish being strewn across Although not widely publicised, an unusual streets by seagulls attacking black refuse and convoluted gold dust robbery took place sacks. Local people wanted a solution, in 1839 when shipping clerk Lewin Casper so one councillor took action. discovered that £4,600 of gold dust had Councillor Candy Atherton, the representative for the Smithick landed at Falmouth, having been brought over Ward used a proportion of the Cornwall Council and Falmouth from Brazil in order to send on to London. Community Grants to purchase seagull-proof bags for every house that wanted them – a first for Falmouth. Councillor Merrett also Lewins carefully mapped out a robbery involving his father made a donation from her Falmouth Grant. and several of his dubious associates. But while the plan was fairly solid, involving a messenger with inside information using Towns currently employing the bags have found that they make forged credentials to pick up the gold dust, the police had a lot of a big difference, so if you haven’t been presented with a reusable unintentional help in solving the case. seagull-proof bag it may be well worth investing in one. Reusable seagull-proof bags can be purchased for just £3.50 All the double-crossing going on among Lewin and his cronies from the Falmouth One Stop Shop, and up to 6 regular brought them under suspicion, and thanks to their eagerness to black bags can be secured within them. inform on each other most of them were captured, imprisoned and deported to Australia. We would also like to use this opportunity to extend our thanks to those who have distributed the bags.

Let’s Play!

We’ve hidden 10 golden anchors in this edition of Fathom, see if you can find them all, here is your first one , good luck finding the other 9! Falmouth Art Gallery New Initiatives

Falmouth Art Gallery has earned nationwide recognition for its The new academic year has seen Falmouth accessible approach to art, its educational programmes and its University (Falmouth) and the University of revolutionary family and community workshops. It also houses Exeter (UoE) launch a raft of new initiatives the Town’s Collection, which is recognised as a significant British that will benefit businesses and young Art Collection. people in the region. With former Director Louise Connell recently joining Penlee House Falmouth has launched an Employers’ Forum to encourage Gallery and Museum in , the Gallery welcomes Henrietta businesses with an interest in the South West to develop work Boex to the role. placements and graduate employment opportunities. With more Although Henrietta enjoyed her previous than 50 regional and national members, the Forum will position with the Porthcurno Telegraph meet quarterly. Museum, she said she has landed her ‘dream Falmouth’s Outreach and Widening Participation teams have also job’ in managing the award winning and initiated a number of Saturday Clubs – including Creative Music family friendly gallery. Technology, Art & Design, and Youth Performance – which offer local 14- to 19-year-olds the opportunity to benefit from free Drop in and see what’s on or join the Gallery’s community by access to facilities and staff expertise. becoming a Gallery Supporter. Contact the Gallery on 01326 313863 or email [email protected] New undergraduate degree courses for 2013 include BA(Hons) Acting and BA(Hons) Fashion Marketing. The Gallery is situated on the Moor and open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Admission is free and you can check out the UoE is currently developing plans for a new Science and latest exhibition programmes at: www.falmouthartgallery.com Engineering Research Support Facility at the Penryn Campus. or find the Gallery on Facebook www.facebook.com/ Dependent on a successful bid for funding, this new building will FalmouthArtGallery or Twitter @falmouthartgall enable the University to expand its successful research and academic activity in Cornwall.

In addition, UoE has launched a new BA in Human Sciences in Cornwall, which is currently recruiting for October 2014.

www.falmouth.ac.uk www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall Changes to your Dog Lead Order

Constabulary The Council is here to serve your needs and act in accordance with your views. Consequently, in light of recent complaints from the We’d like to use this edition of Fathom to general public the Council is considering instating an area-specific introduce Mark Cooper, the current holder of dog control order. Under the order owners would be required to the position of Neighbourhood Team Leader keep their dogs on a lead at all times. for Falmouth Policing Sector. Currently the Council is discussing applying Having spent recent years working as a uniformed Response the dog control order to the town’s more Sergeant in Falmouth, Mark has a thorough understanding of formal public parks and gardens, such as Falmouth and the challenges faced by the town’s residents and the Queen Mary Gardens, and those which his colleagues. contain children’s play equipment, Several other important changes to your constabulary have like Kimberley Park. taken place recently, including PCSO Ben Gardiner leaving in If you wish to voice any concerns or make any representations to order to become a Police Officer. Until a replacement is found the Council in connection with this issue please get in touch by Ben’s commitments will be covered at a local level, and I’m sure using the usual contact details found within this edition of Fathom. you join us in wishing him good luck.

Falmouth Policing Sector also has a new member in PCSO Becky Bromley, tasked with assisting Sean McDonnell in covering Penwerris Ward. Meanwhile, PCSO Ellie Grey will be focusing her attention on the Trescobeas and Boslowick areas, jointly sharing Boslowick responsibilities with PCSO Bill Wood.

For further information on your local constabulary visit the Police Website. www.devon-cornwall.police.uk Falmouth BID Taking a Stand

Renewal In the summer edition of Fathom we welcomed our new councillors, and over the last few months the Council has made Over the last four years the Falmouth Business Improvement notable progress with existing projects and begun shaping local District has supported the local community and its businesses services for the coming year in spite of the difficulties inspired by delivering innovative projects and inspiring change and by the Cornwall Council cuts. Your local Councillor is here to development in a variety of sectors. For example, BID has had serve your needs, so be sure to let them know what services are significant involvement in out-of-county marketing, new festivals important to you. Their contact details are available in this edition. including SPLASH and Falmouth Spring Festival, visitor signage, town improvements, free car parking and more. Councillor Roles: Town Mayor: Geoffrey Evans; BID programmes are run across over 150 towns and cities Deputy Mayor: John Body throughout the UK and last for up to five years, at which time Finance & General Purposes Committee Chair: Candy Atherton; whether or not they continue is decided through consultation Vice-Chair: Steve Gray with the businesses involved and a public vote. Planning Committee Chairman: Grenville Chappel; Falmouth’s BID programme will be coming Vice-Chair: Diana Merrett up for renewal in November and over 470 Art Gallery Committee Chairman: Maureen Davies; local businesses have the right to a vote. Vice-Chair: Gerald Chin-Quee A YES vote could secure our town £600,000 to Strategic Planning & Regeneration be allocated to various projects over the next Committee Chairman: Alan Jewell; five years, so make sure you have your say Vice-Chair: Oliver Cramp and register your vote. For more information Staffing Committee Chairman: John Body; check out www.falmouth.co.uk/media. Vice-Chair: Vicky Eva Licensing Committee Chairman: Rowenna Brock; Vice-Chair: Steve Gray The Council also appoints area-specific Champions. Find out who they are by visiting www.falmouthtowncouncil.com Falmouth is Councillors & Blossoming Useful Contacts

We’ve had suspicions for a while, but this summer it was Arwenack Ward Councillors: confirmed that Falmouth has some of the best open spaces in the M. Davies – Tophouse, 5 Seaview Road, Falmouth TR11 4EF / T: 01326 312508 G.F. Evans CC – 19 Arwenack Avenue, Falmouth TR11 3JW / T: 01326 311543 country. Following success in this year’s Cornwall in Bloom awards S. Gray – 28 Melville Road, Falmouth TR11 4AR / T: 07932 677929 and a Gold in the 2013 South West In Bloom awards, Falmouth Trescobeas Ward Councillors: went on to scoop the Silver Gilt Award at the National level. V. Eva – 34 Trescobeas Road, Falmouth TR11 2JG / T: 01326 315507 As well as stating that Falmouth is home to B. Ross – Osprey, Swanpool, Falmouth TR11 5BD / T: 07587 890588 D. Saunby CC – 20 Trevithick Road, Falmouth TR11 2JP / T: 01326 315285 some of the UK’s most spectacular parks Boslowick Ward Councillors: and gardens, the judges commended the R. Brock – 8 Swans Reach, Falmouth TR11 5GG / T: 01326 211052 involvement of the community and the way S. Eva – 34 Trescobeas Road, Falmouth TR11 2JG / T: 01326 311539 in which we nurture our young gardeners A.J. Jewell CC – Pennance Mill Farm, Falmouth TR11 5HJ / T: 01326 317431 T. Minson – 171 Boslowick Road, Falmouth TR11 4QF / T: 07580 647188 of the future. Penwerris Ward Councillors: The strength of Falmouth’s entry lay not just in its beautiful J. Body – Marlborough Meadows, Silverdale Road, Falmouth TR11 4HW / T: 07967 249154 natural surroundings but in the partnership existing between G. Chappel – 26 Grenville Road, Falmouth TR11 2NW / T: 01326 218690 the Council and its contractors Cormac, its volunteers, local G. Chin-Quee – 29 Old Hill, Falmouth TR11 2PR / T: 01326 212526 schools and organisations – so it’s wonderful to receive national (Cornwall Cllr: H. Toms, Creekside Cottage, Cowlands, TR3 6AT) acknowledgement. The Seafarers Garden, Swanvale Allotments Smithick Ward Councillors: and Falmouth Schools all received special mentions. C. Atherton CC – Osprey, Swanpool, Falmouth TR11 5BD / T: 07587 890588 O. Cramp – 16 Harbour Terrace, Falmouth TR11 2AN / T: 01326 316400 If you’d like to get involved with the Falmouth D. Merrett – 18 Trelawney Road, Falmouth TR11 3LX / T: 01326 212097 in Bloom Committee contact Town Clerk Mark Williams [email protected] Falmouth Town Council: Municipal Buildings, The Moor, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2RT / 01326 315559 / [email protected] Environmental: Throughout the production of this publication, careful consideration has been given to minimising its environmental impact. Disclaimer: All information contained within this issue of Fathom is published in good faith and has been checked prior to publication. Graphic Design: Sames + Littlejohns Graphic Design [email protected] / www.sameslittlejohns.co.uk Friday 6 THursday 12 cont THursday 19 Jack & The Christmas Late Night THursday 28 THursday 5 Beanstalk Workshop Shopping Venue: Wesley Hall, The Moor, Falmouth. Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery. Bring Including bands, choirs, the Lizard Amity Theatre Friendship 7.30pm, along your mum, dad, brother, sister Stallions and more. All main roads Children’s Late Night tickets £5 each 01326 316286 or friend to make a Christmas inspired are closed from the Old High Street to [email protected] gift or decoration. FREE and all ages are Arwenack Street. Parade & Shopping welcome. www.falmouthartgallery.com Including bands, choirs, the Lizard Christmas Stallions and more. All main roads Christmas are closed from the Old High Street Food Lights to Arwenack Street. Saturday 7 Market Market Switch On Venue: Old Brewery Yard Info: a collection Venue: The Moor Marquee from Thursday of stalls within the courtyard including Venue: The Moor. Leave Events Square Christmas 12th -Saturday 14th of December. hot cherry beer, roast chestnuts and a 5.30pm with the Children’s parade led Christmas Thurs 12th 9am-9pm Fri & Sat 9am-5pm hog roast. www.falmouth.co.uk by Father Christmas inc. carols from the Market Including olives, nuts, dried fruits and schools and actual switch on of 150,000 Carnival much much more. lights at 7pm. Venue: Old Brewery Yard Info: a collection Venue: Old High Street Gather outside of stalls within the courtyard including Brewery Yard at 12.45pm leaving 1pm led Christmas hot cherry beer, roast chestnuts and a by Falmouth Marine Band. All welcome, hog roast. www.falmouth.co.uk join the fun walking through town to Santa’s Workshop Late Night Events Square Under 14’s to be accompanied by an adult. Grotto Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery. Bring Shopping Tel: 01326 212895 along your mum, dad, brother, sister Christmas Venue: 39 The Old High Street Opposite or friend to make a Christmas inspired Including bands, choirs, the Lizard Brewery Yard 5.30 to 8.30pm. Come gift or decoration. FREE and all ages are Stallions and more. All main roads Workshop and meet Santa in his traditional style welcome. www.falmouthartgallery.com are closed from the Old High Street Jack & The Grotto. Free entry but donations to Arwenack Street. Venue: Falmouth Art Gallery. Bring greatly appreciated. Organised by along your mum, dad, brother, sister Falmouth Fire Brigade. or friend to make a Christmas inspired Beanstalk Santa’s gift or decoration. FREE and all ages are Venue: Wesley Hall, The Moor, Falmouth. welcome. www.falmouthartgallery.com Christmas Amity Theatre Friendship 2pm & 7.30pm, Grotto tickets £5 each 01326 316286 Free Car Market [email protected] Venue: 39 The Old High Street Opposite Parking Brewery Yard 5.30 to 8.30pm. Come Venue: Old Brewery Yard Info: a collection Santa’s and meet Santa in his traditional style of stalls within the courtyard including From 5.00pm onwards Park in any of Grotto. Free entry but donations hot cherry beer, roast chestnuts and a Grotto Santa’s the Cornwall Council, Maritime Museum, greatly appreciated. Organised by hog roast. www.falmouth.co.uk Custom House Quay car parks for free - Falmouth Fire Brigade. Venue: 39 The Old High Street Opposite courtesy of the Falmouth BID. Brewery Yard 5.30 to 8.30pm. Come Grotto and meet Santa in his traditional style Venue: 39 The Old High Street Opposite Grotto. Free entry but donations Santa’s Brewery Yard 5.30 to 8.30pm. Come and Free Car greatly appreciated. Organised by meet Santa in his traditional style Grotto. On The Falmouth Fire Brigade. Grotto Free entry but donations greatly Parking appreciated. Organised by Falmouth Night Venue: 39 The Old High Street Opposite Fire Brigade. From 5.00pm onwards Park in any of Brewery Yard 5.30 to 8.30pm. Come 6 to 9pm Singing Seagulls the Cornwall Council, Maritime Museum, and meet Santa in his traditional style RNLI 6 to 9pm Traditional Fairground Organ Custom House Quay car parks for free - Grotto. Free entry but donations 7 to 9pm City of Truro Pipes and Drums courtesy of the Falmouth BID. greatly appreciated. Organised by 7 to 8.30pm Treverva Male Voice Choir Falmouth Fire Brigade. Carols On 7 to 8.30pm St. Stithians Brass Band & Lizard Stallions www.falmouth.co.uk The Quay Wednesday 11 On The Venue: Events Square 6.45pm & 7.15pm. Free Car Come and join the 21 carol singers plus Night see the lifeboat alongside adorned with Parking festive lights. Including a bar, hog roast, Christmas 5.30 to 8.30pm Jumping Out marquee and more until 6pm-9pm. Saturday 14 Jazz Band & jumping Out Duo From 5.00pm onwards Park in any of 6 to 9pm Singing Seagulls the Cornwall Council, Maritime Museum, Concert 6 to 9pm Traditional Fairground Organ Custom House Quay car parks for free - Venue: Falmouth Methodist Church. Join 7 to 8.30pm Pendennis Brass Band courtesy of the Falmouth BID. Jack & The St. Keverne Band & Truro Choral Society Super & Lizard Stallions www.falmouth.co.uk at 7.30pm in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care. Beanstalk www.falmouth.co.uk Santa-Day On The Venue: Wesley Hall, The Moor, Falmouth. Amity Theatre Friendship 7.30pm, tickets Santa Run Friday 20 Night £5 each 01326 316286 [email protected] Venue: leaves The Moor 1pm. Pull on your 6 to 9pm Traditional Fairground Organ free Santa suit and join hundreds of 6 to 9pm Singing Seagulls THursday 12 other Santa’s walking, jogging or running 7.30 to 8.15pm Daka Doum, Salvation through the town. Registration: £10 Adults Carols by Army Brass Band, Community Choir Free Car £5 Children in Aid of Cornwall Hospice Care. carol singing www.falmouth.co.uk www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk Candlelight Parking Late Night Venue: King Charles the Martyr Parish Church, at 7.30pm join in with this From 5.00pm onwards Park in any of Shopping fasntastic annual event, free to attend. the Cornwall Council, Maritime Museum, Custom House Quay car parks for free - Including bands, choirs, the Lizard Stallions courtesy of the Falmouth BID. and more. All main roads are closed from Sunday 15 the Old High Street to Arwenack Street. On The Christmas Live Saturday 21 Night Market Nativity 6 to 7pm Falmouth School Samba Band Venue: Events Square 1.30pm - Christmas 6 to 9pm Traditional Fairground Organ Venue: Old Brewery Yard Info: a collection Join the Christmas journey through 6 to 9pm Singing Seagulls of stalls within the courtyard including town to The Moor for the Nativity Scene Concert 7 to 8pm Pendennis Youth Brass Band hot cherry beer, roast chestnuts and a & carols with live animals. Children to & Lizard Stallions www.falmouth.co.uk hog roast. www.falmouth.co.uk be accompanied by an adult. No dogs Venue: Falmouth Methodist Church join because of the farm animals. Falmouth Community Choir at 7.30pm Falmouth & Penryn Churches Together. in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care. Visit www.falmouth.co.uk

Fabulous Monday 16 — 31 Tuesday 24 Festive Christmas Harmony Tree Choir Festival Venue: The Town. 10.30am choir leaves the Watersports Centre to perform at Venue: All Saints Church Killigrew Street. Custom House Quay then at Church Falmouth 8th Annual Fesitval Weekdays 10am to Corner, then onto Church Street car park 7pm, Sunday 2pm – 4pm Admission free, followed by singing at the start of Market easy access and car parking. Street (Rowes) and final performance View the full Christmas events outside Seven Stars on The Moor. guide at www.falmouth.co.uk Graphic Design – www.sameslittlejohns.co.uk / Disclaimer – All information is published in good faith and is correct as from date of print.