BOSCASTLE BLOWHOLE No 89 Spring 2015 £1

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Pictured above is the Boscastle 1st Team AFC J J Jones Duchy League Division 3 2014-2015 Back Row: Harley Westlake, Nick Lawson, George Hughes, Jamie Burnett, Rob Heal (Captain), Danny Capstick, Matt Pethick and Robin Haddy (Manager); Front Row: Sam Capstick, Dan Piper, Jonny Brewer, Sam Haddy and Jake Dickinson. See inside on page 38 for football news.

Also inside: Minster Community Fellowship page 7 Kendra’s Journal page 12 WI News page 26 School News page 28 Crossword page 31 HELP NEEDED PLEASE

Over the last few years, It would be of great If you could help, please as a thriving and interesting Howard Baker has help if a volunteer would get in touch using any of magazine. delivered copies of the come forward to take on the contact details listed in Heather Colne has Blowhole to residents in the delivery of Blowholes the panel below. stepped down from her role the Harbour area. As some for Howard’s patch. He As always, we would as advertising co-ordinator. of you will know, Howard has produced excellent be delighted if anyone At present, others on the has moved from Marine laminated maps showing would like to join us - as team are dealing with Terrace and is no longer which properties receive writers, photographers, adverts. This is another living in the village. He free copies. All it entails is a news-gatherers or in any area where additional help remains a supporter of few hours strolling around other way. Perhaps you would be great. the Blowhole and assists the Harbour, Bridge and have an idea for a one- We look forward to with postal copies. Thanks, Cobweb hill delivering off, occasional or regular hearing from you! Howard, for all you have - copies of the Blowhole, feature? Do contact us and and do - do. four times a year. Happy Spring help to keep the Blowhole PA

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Page 2 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Church Quiz Night the eighth ‘Walking Week’ please contact the from Saturday 18th April NT Visitor Centre on Forrabury Church is th holding one of its popular to Saturday 25 April. It 01840250010 or speak to quiz nights on Saturday could easily be mistaken the Boscastle Chamber of 11th April. The venue is the that this event is for those Trade and Commerce. SS Village Hall. Doors open visiting the area but in at 7pm for a 7.30pm start fact the event is just as Pantomime: thank attractive to those living in you for a wonderful We are looking for the village itself. teams of six, but solo’ effort ‘quizzers’ are welcome to An intimate event Ceramic Poppies run by local people and On behalf of the Village come on their own and Hall Committee I As reported in the last businesses, the Walking join a team. would like to take this edition of the Blowhole, Week has grown in Entry is £5 a head. opportunity to thank the Parish Council has popularity over the years ‘Nibbles’ will be everyone who supported purchased 23 of the welcoming new and provided and bottles of the Boscastle Amateur ceramic poppies that were returning walkers who take wine will be available to Dramatics Society’s part of an installation at pleasure in this beautiful purchase. Quizzers are wonderful performances the Tower of London, part of North Cornwall. welcome to bring as much of “Aladdin” in January. ‘Blood Swept Lands and Easy, moderate and extra personal food and A magnificent sum of Seas of Red’, created by strenuous; all abilities are soft drinks as they wish to £1612.00 was raised and artisits Paul Cummins and catered for. In addition, a feed their brains during the thanks must also go to Tom Piper to mark the range of locally arranged evening all the actors, back stage centenary of the outbreak events and opportunities helpers, front of house There prizes for the of the First World War. are planned such as picture winning team members helpers and everyone who Boscastle’s 23 poppies framing and boat trips. and for those of the team gave so much time & effort will be used at future Local restaurants also earning the ‘wooden in raising these funds. Remembrance Days and support the Walking Week spoon’. Included in this total Parish Council Chairman, by offering special meal are the proceeds of the There will also be a prize Dave Ferrett is seeking deals throughout. special raffle of two kegs for the best dressed team ideas for their display. A full programme can of beer donated by Sharp’s table, so quizzers have the He would like to hear be found online at www. Brewery, a meal the opportunity to be creative. from anyone who has visitboscastle.co.uk or Cobweb Inn & another The number of teams suggestions. Please contact copies are in the National meal at the Riverside and is limited so please book him on 250414. Trust Visitor Centre. your place now to avoid Everybody is welcome our thanks go to all of disappointment. Walking Week to join in as a walker them for their generosity. Contact: From the very best of or support one of our We look forward to the Bob Clark, 01840 250156 Britain’s coastline to experienced and informed next production with eager or Trevor Lloyd, 01840 wonderful walks amid local guides as an additional anticipation. 250348. woods and streams, helper on the day. Pam Clarke. Treasurer TL Boscastle is again hosting For more information, PENNING D SCOTT ELECTRICAL PAINTING 1, JORDAN VALE OLD ROAD BOSCASTLE CORNWALL PL35 0AJ Private and commercial painters and decorators INSTALLATIONS Building & SALES & SERVICE roperty aintenance P M For all your electrical requirements Cornwall Devon 01840 250047 01626 337596 TEL : 01840 250155

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 3 PA14/ 10546. The council PA14/10818. The council View of the Village unanimously supported supported the application the application unanimously. Village Hall was held over to another To replace existing Caretaker meeting commercial building Pay and display We are pleased to welcome Two storey extension with artists’ gallery and carpark to existing dwelling Jo Kent as our Village Hall studio (Art Lab) on land Our Parish Clerk has at Summer Winds in Caretaker. Among other west of Trerosewell Farm received the following Paradise Road Boscastle things Jo will organise House in Gibbs Lane for reply to his recent query: all bookings for the hall. for Mrs. Kathy Panama. Mr. Christopher Morton. Dear Mr. Prescott Her telephone number is Application number: Application number: Alleged change of use to a 01840 250879 PA14/08636. The council PA14/10810. The council supported the application objected to the proposal by pay and display car park: Planning unanimously. a majority on the grounds Land At Bottreaux Garage Doctors Hill Boscastle The council werethat it would compete with Construction of a dwelling Cornwall PL35 0BG advised that two further existing local venues and on land adjacent to Twillick The site has been inspected, applications, at Lewarne concern over the volume in New Road Boscastle the matter researched and and St Mearchard both in of vehicles. for Rockpool Properties it is considered that this New Road regarding work Work to a Horse Chestnut Ltd. Application number: does not represent a breach to trees, did not require tree covered by a tree PA14/08405. After an of planning control. comment as they would be preservation in order to unsupported proposal not In view of this, I propose decided under delegated remove dead and broken to comment the Council to close my file. Thank you authority. branches caused by wind agreed to support the for drawing my attention together with a heavy, application with fiveSingle storey extension, to this matter. exposed bough at Trebutts councilors in favour and alterations and replacement Yours sincerely Butts Lane Boscastle two abstaining. detached garage to Serena Wearne, Planning for Mr. Peter Steadman. A further application dwelling at Twillick New and Enterprise Service Road Boscastle for Mr. Application number: Ian Long. Application number: PA14/09272. The council supported the application unanimously. To demolish existing store and erect new agricultural building for storage, sheep welfare and implementation on land SW of Tredorn Farm Boscastle Cornwall for Mr. Hedley Venning Application number: location of Art Lab, shaded above SUE WALLIS DESIGNER DRESSMAKER (01840) 250434 ALTERATIONS DRESSMAKING - LADIES GENTS & CHILDRENS WEDDINGS & EVENING WEAR SOFT FURNISHINGS etc ...

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Photo taken inside the Bank on February 23rd 2015. The Wellington Anne Cook and Fiona Stokes, are pictured behind the Hotel Boscastle Nat West Bank counter at Camelford on the final day.

Fiona Stokes and Anne The name was shortened Cook have been the only to National Provincial staff in the Camelford Bank in 1924. In 1970 Branch since August 2014. National Provincial Bank, They have worked at the Westminster Bank and Pub Restaurant Hotel there for over 50 years District Bank merged and The Long Bar The Waterloo Restaurant between them. began to trade as National Open from 11.00 am for: Open from 6.30 pm for: Westminster Bank. Fiona Bar Meals Award Winning Dining The Camelford Branch Local Ales, Wines & Spirits Locally Sourced Produce was opened by Dingley and Anne would like to Coffee, Tea & Cold Drinks Fine Wines and Co in 1863 and was express their thanks and Families Welcome Beer Garden Freshly Cooked Food acquired by National appreciation for those Provincial and Union customers who kindly gave The Harbour, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35 0AQ Tel 01840250202 Bank of England in 1922. cards and gifts. www.wellingtonhotelboscastle.com

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 5 THIS COULD BE YOU Open Garden Boscastle Oil- Weekend June 2015 Ordering Group The gardens at Half Acre Just a reminder to place will be open again this year your orders any time from th on Saturday 13 June and 1st to 31st March for a th Sunday 14 June from delivery during the first 1.30-5.30pm. week of April. Proceeds are in aid ML of the National Gardens Camelford Country Scheme, which supports a Dance variety of charities. Dancing every Thursday There will be a painting evening, 7.30-9.30pm at exhibition at Half Acre St John’s Ambulance Hall, and teas will be provided Clease Road, Camelford. by the Church. Combined The cost is just £1, Boscastle Short Mat Bowls singles, all the best players admission to the gardens which includes tea and club had a very successful in Cornwall compete. Dave and the exhibition is £3.50, biscuits. All are welcome. day when they travelled to Ferrett had an excellent children free. For further information, Treviscoe to take part in game, just missing being Used Stamps contact Barbara Perry the Ken Luke Memorial in the final. Two other 01840 212655 shield competition. players, John Tillinghast I just wanted to say thanks and John Wakelin also had again for your continued Eighteen teams from Tintagel and Treknow across the county took part, a terrific match against support in dropping off two county players (one an your used stamps at the Rainbows and with Boscastle winning all Brownies four of their games. This England player) losing by surgery or putting them For girls aged 5 to 7 years is only the second time only two points. through my letterbox at 8 (Rainbows), and 7 to 10 the club have entered and Boscastle is possibly the Pentargon Road. years (Brownies), meeting as you can see from the smallest club in Cornwall The Royal National in Tintagel, once a week, photograph above, Roy and needs to attract Institute for the Blind term time only. Christie, John Wakelin, more members to help us receive in the region of 100 For further enquiries please Marion Davies and Dave continue in competitions. new applications for help contact: Ferrett were very pleased Anyone joining will find a every week, so your support www.girlguiding.org.uk/ with their win. very friendly club with an is much appreciated. ML join Just a few weeks earlier encouraging environment. John Wakelin, Bob Banks All ages can play, currently and Roy Christie finished our oldest is 80 plus and Adrian & Staff welcome you to the third in a County wide our youngest has just competition held at turned 11. Dobwalls. Other members Club sessions are held CobwebBOSCASTLE, CORNWALL Inn Mike Burnard (skip), Bob in the Community Centre Banks & Roy Christie - our on Fore Street on Monday FREE HOUSE  REAL ALES  BAR SNACKS  Triples team - won through evenings 7pm - 10pm and  FAMILY ROOM  RESTAURANT  SUNDAY CARVERY  to the County Finals to Friday afternoons 2pm - Lunch 12.00pm-2.30pm ~ Evening 6.00pm-9.00pm be held in March. Two 5pm. LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHTS, TILL MIDNIGHT of our players, Mike and Why not try a taster 21 Mar: The Toilet Monsters 2 May: Blood on Blood Bob represented North evening or afternoon, 28 Mar: Reloaded 9 May: Silverback Cornwall in the inter-area contact John or Shirley 4 Apr: Shellin’ Snails 16 May: Hightide competition, winning Wakelin 01840 250314 11 Apr: The Strange Brood 23 May: Shellin’ Snails most of their games. or Dave Ferrett 01840 18 Apr: The Horse Band 30 May: Citizen Smith Boscastle’s season so far 254414. 25 Apr: Tankslappers 6 June: The Bubble has been good. We entered We look forward to four players in the county seeing you Tel: (01840) 250278 SW www.cobwebinn.com

Page 6 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Minster Community Fellowship – 2015 We would just like to keep of the windows which you up to date on what is helps to hold the glass in happening now after such a place). This is still in the successful 2014. early stages of planning but MCF will certainly Fresh Crabs and Lobsters landed daily in Port Isaac from our own Further to our article boat ‘Mary D’. Available cooked, dressed, in a sandwich, boxed to in the winter edition of be making a contribution take home or even alive. Blowhole we can now towards the cost of this We also have a small seasonal selection of sustainably caught confirm that our net income project. Minster Muckers Cornish fish, mussels, oysters and smoked fish, locally roasted coffee, homemade cakes and lots more for 2014 was an amazing will soon be at work in the Call in for a crab sandwich or lobster salad and glass of wine £6079 and we would like churchyard again clearing Situated at the top of the hill near the Pea Pod Gallery to sincerely thank everyone the pathways to allow access to the central grave Calum and Tracey Greenhalgh who helped and made this Fresh from the Sea possible. Out of this net area. 18 New Road, Port Isaac, PL29 3RE income MCF have paid We are currently in the 01208880215 the 2015 insurance for process of planning further www.freshfromthesea.co.uk Minster Church and paid fund-raising events but we equipment costs incurred do have one date for your by the Minster Muckers diaries, on the evening of during the work, which Friday 26th June we will be has now been completed, holding a Pink Pig Racing Valency to link the outlet from the event with a Hog Roast road drains above Minster at Boscastle Farm Shop. to the enclosed drains Details of this event and Taxis within the site. The balance others will be posted on is being held in reserve for our website and also on Near Boscastle future Minster running our Facebook page If you costs and maintenance would like to assist in any Anita & David and engagement projects way this year we would within the community. love to hear from you and So now to 2015. We we can be contacted via our Tel: 01840 211702 website, facebook page or are currently liaising with Licensed Private Hire the Church about a major by phone, Liz Benson on restoration project at 01840 250466. Mobile: 07974 835 084 Minster Church – namely the renovation of the Reliable & Friendly Service windows and the rusting window ferramenta (the CORNISH STORES ironwork on the exterior VILLAGE SHOP www.facebook.com/minsterchurchboscastle www.minstercommunityfellowship.co.uk and Kernow Properties POST OFFICE in Camelford market properties both for For all your Grocery and every day rental and sale in the essentials Boscastle area. With our local knowledge and all Fresh fruit and vegetables daily the latest internet sales connections we are your best bet for Fresh local meat getting your property viewed by both local and national buyers and prospective tenants. Hot pasties and drinks to takeaway We give personal service and are available at any time during Open daily at 8.30am working hours to visit you and give help and information free of charge. THE BRIDGE, BOSCASTLE Contact: Irene, Julie, Paul or Mark on 01840 212938 e-mail [email protected] 01840 250344

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 7 Cornwall Christmas Boxes Overwhelmed by response 202 Christmas boxes....We I expect most of us have & Safety issues so we all to Christmas Box appeal would like to say a huge donated over the years to stuck to the rules. A church in Truro has thank you to everyone who has donated a box, given the Christmas Shoe box I was very touched collected more than 200 up floor space and given project be it to cheer up our by the response from Christmas boxes, each time to make this happen. Forces overseas or treat an Boscastle, after all many one providing Christmas We’re delighted to be able underprivileged youngster. of us know what difficult dinner for a family in need. to bless so many families, Now some of you times are like after 2004. Truro Vineyard Church thank to your generosity.” will know that I am a We totalled ten boxes by have been putting together self confessed ‘Queen of the time collection day ‘Christmas boxes’ for the Fifteen local businesses Twitter’. where I promote arrived when they were past 11 years, providing and churches spread across the beautiful area we live, immediately whisked enough food for Christmas Cornwall from Redruth to events in Boscastle and my off to Cornwall Social dinner with all the Boscastle volunteered to holiday accommodation or Services for delivery to trimmings, treats like act as collection points for sometimes I just have a bit families in Cornwall mince pies and biscuits, the boxes, opening their of fun banter with other needing support during and of course Christmas doors for box donations... tweeters. expensive Christmastide. pudding. The boxes are As the Christmas Box team To cut a longer story Everything was done by distributed by Cornwall visited each collection short I came across the dedicated volunteers. Council’s social services point to gather in the Christmas Dinner Box Some folk did their team to families in need. In donations, they were Project. It intrigued me so own, others shared 2014, the church decided moved by the stories I made further enquiries boxes including a joint to open the scheme to of children giving their into its authenticity and contribution from our wider participation – and pocket money, waiting procedures. Satisfied with own Boscastle School. were overwhelmed by the staff giving their tips saved up over the summer to buy what I found I decided to There was delighted response. food to put in a Christmas make my home at Valency feedback from some of Pastor Rob Graham box and community a Collection point for three the receiving families on said ‘It has been amazing groups gathering together days. receiving the little extras to see how people have to provide food for local I emailed, Tweeted and for dinner and in many responded. We were hoping families. Facebooked the specific list cases boxes of crackers to reach 100 boxes, but cornwallchristmasbox.co.uk of what was to go into the and a Christmas card. our team of four collected boxes. So on their behalf may I know some of us I offer a heartfelt THANK would have loved to put YOU to all those who fresh foods in but that took the time and trouble would have been fraught to participate. with fairness and Health Denise Tillinghast Sails Café & Terrace 6 Bridge Walk, Boscastle Good Quality, Locally Sourced Homecooked Food at Boscastle Gallery Affordable Prices The Bridge, Boscastle DINE IN OR TAKE AWAY (01840) 250248 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Paintings by local artists Bookings Welcome A wide selection of prints & cards plus 01840 250501 an unusual mix of gifts and gadgets.

Page 8 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Tips from with organic fertilizer Carole’s Flower Count Cedarcroft Plants or manure tea. Cut flowers every few day to Make a Sweet Pea Tree encourage continuous The sweet pea (Lathyrus blooming. odoratus) became a Hints and Tips mainstay of the Victorian cutting garden because of To create natural its delicate flowers and its markers, write the heady perfume. All sweet names of plants (using peas are descended from a a permanent marker) on fragrant wild flower native the flat faces of stones of to Sicily, first recorded by various sizes and place Father Francis Cupani in them at or near the base 1697. Because sweet peas of your plants. perform best in cooler Next time you boil or temperatures, sow the seeds steam vegetables, don’t pictured above is Carole’s Christmas Day posy in very early spring. For pour the water down best results, soak the seeds the drain, use it to water National Trust gardeners in noisette, sarcococca, in water before sowing. potted plants, and you’ll the SouthWest do an annual sedum, senecio, skimmia flower count on Valentine’s x 3, stock, stylophorum, For a stunning look cut be amazed at how the Day. Carole Vincent viola, vinca x 3, viburnum. twiggy tree branches and plants respond to the decided to count flowers th plant in the ground behind “vegetable soup.” On February 14 , in her garden at Half Acre the sweet peas then train she counted 30 species: Willows have a natural both on Christmas Day and the sweet peas through argyranthemum (yellow rooting hormone. Cut on Valentine’s Day. the branches. Use a garden and salmon, bergenia, up trimmings (about At Christmas, she camellia x 3, crocus, reel to mark the rows with pencil thickness) into string. Then use a hoe to counted 39 separate cyclamen (hardy and 1inch lengths, smash species: acanthus, arbutus, wild), daffodil (King make trenches for planting. with a hammer or mallet Sow the seeds thickly argyranthemum x 3, Alfred), daphne odora, (in a bag, of course) then begonia, bergenia, camellia erica, euphorbia x 3, (about an inch apart). dump them into a pot of Water well, and keep the donation, campion, fatsia, hebe, hellebore boiling water. Let cool. cyclamen, daphne, x 3, honesty, hyacinth, soil moist throughout Use water for rooting the growing season. dianthus, erigeron, erica, hydrangea, iris stylosa, cuttings. escallonia, euphorbia x pelargonium, polyanthus, Fertilize every two weeks Penny 3, fatsia, fuschia, gaura, primrose, pulmanaria, hebe x 2, hellebore, hedge rosemary, scilla, sarcococca parsley, honeysuckle, x 2, skimmia, senecio, hydrangea, iris stylosa, ivy, snowdrops (carpet in nemesia, osteopspermum, wood), stock, tete a tete, pelargonium, pieris, viola, vinca (blue, pink and polyanthus, rosa blush white). MATHS TUITION

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 9 Council’s very healthy interest, you may well have looking reserves, which is read, or heard of efforts way up on what it was a being made over the last few years ago, and appears 3-4 years by our MP & Parish Council to have caught the eye of Local Councillors to get Forrabury and Minster the Prime Minister, and his the NHS Dental Surgery Parish Council meet in suggestions that we should reopened in Camelford, the Village Hall on the be using this money in the that opportunity has been second Thursday of each course of our community afforded us in the recent month at 7pm. Members expenditure during the Survey held, and a decision of the public are invited County Councillor, year. will be made by the to attend and may address Glenton Brown writes: However it does need response to that survey, as the Council during the to whether we will get it re- I expect in recent weeks explaining that this healthy first ten minutes of the instated. I must point out some of you have been looking balance is so very meeting. A copy of the that I didn’t realise until reading about advancing much committed, and agenda is displayed on recent times, the reasons the chase for Cornish another percentage has to the Parish Council notice we lost it was because of Devolution, and I just be held in reserve legally, boards and website prior and to be there in case of insufficient support for it! quote to you an extract to all meetings. Minutes any local emergency call. I therefore sincerely from the Council Leader, of previous meetings are hope that as many of you Mr John Pollard, when he Therefore of the already displayed once they are as possible have been able said “seeking more powers committed monies from approved by the Council. for Cornwall is not new, we the reserves: £17million to sign and support the being held for schools, survey, so that we do get Contact numbers: have been striving for more Chair: David Ferrett 250414 autonomy for years, we Tamar Bridge, the Port a good result which I trust Vice Chair: Fred Hockin: of Penryn, & the Port of we will soon be hearing. have gained greater powers, 250529 Truro; £64million to meet Finally if there are any skills, and confidence over Clerk: Adrian Prescott: many years, and I believe long term commitments of local issues you want to 230609 that now is the moment repayment costs for assets discuss with me then please Nick Chater: 250677 to lay our case before the such as school buildings, do not hesitate to contact Brian Clarke: 250551 and the PFI projects which me: people of Cornwall, and Robin Haddy: 250195 have to continue for several then to government.” tel: 01840 770302 Nanette Irving Little: years yet; £37million is held Our revised priorities email: 250291 are public transport, to deliver specific projects [email protected] Chris Jarvis: 250512 connectivity, housing, funded by Government; Steve Martin: 250100 £9million for the one off Yours health and social care, Glenton Brown CC Chris Rodda: 250012 costs of cutting the Budget energy, and public sector Mark Smith: 250001 efficiency. I would then by £196million over the just make a further brief four year period, and a comment on what has been further £5million is held in the news, over recent for insurance purposes. weeks with the Cornwall Now to more localised BLOCKED DRAINS CLEARED FAST 24 hr call out Hedley Venning 01840 250113 07974 581836

Page 10 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Update from local MP Dan Rogerson that the remit of the the Isles of Scilly and parts government’s Groceries of the Scottish highlands. Cornwall’ scheme, I know Code Adjudicator should I want to see this discount that the remaining 5% of be extended to cover dairy applied in North Cornwall premises, including many suppliers. The Groceries too where using a car is in our area, still have very Adjudicator was an idea a necessity not a luxury, poor speeds. first raised by Cornish where there are poor In my role as Liberal Democrats - it or no public transport Government Minister for has now been set up by alternatives, and where we Rural Affairs I recently the Government to better have further to drive than announced a multi-million protect farmers from island communities. pound investment scheme I have been calling on the abuse or mis-treatment As the price of oil falls, for Cornwall which will NHS to bring a much by the big supermarkets. the cost of filling heating extend superfast fibre needed dental surgery Clearly, the system isn’t oil tanks in back gardens broadband to 99% of back to Camelford. When currently working in the must fall too. I want to premises. If you can’t access the former dentists closed best interest of all dairy make sure that heating superfast fibre broadband back in 2012, despite farmers, which is why I oil companies pass on the and want to be considered our efforts unfortunately am now looking at how falling price of oil and I am for this new upgrade a solution couldn’t be the Groceries Adjudicator also looking at what more scheme please contact agreed, and people have can be reformed to further the Government can do to me, as I will be pushing had to travel elsewhere, improve the relationship help people connect many for premises across North causing problems for a lot between dairy farmer and more properties in North Cornwall to benefit from of residents. supply chain, including Cornwall to the mains gas this new funding. Since then many supermarkets. supply. In February NHS people in the area have As the price of oil has If there is anything that Kernow announced been fighting to bring a been dropping thankfully I can help with please don’t that they have chosen surgery back to the town. we have seen prices at the hesitate to contact me. a consortium of GPs to In December the NHS petrol pumps falling. I am Dan Rogerson operate out-of-hours continuing my campaign launched a survey asking Address: residents in Camelford and weekend doctors to extend the rural fuel services across Cornwall. 4, Tower Street, and the surrounding duty discount scheme to Launceston PL15 8BQ communities where they The service will begin north and east Cornwall. Telephone: this summer, taking over The scheme sees the tax go to see a dentist. NHS 01566 777123 England say that the from the current private paid on petrol and diesel E-mail: responses from the survey provider, Serco. Many of reduced by 5 pence-per- [email protected] will be used to plan dental us will be reassured that the litre in some rural areas like services in the area, and to new service will be led by make sure that the NHS is GPs rather than by another The Old Manor House meeting the needs of local private company. I will be working to make sure Restaurant Boscastle people. When the results Tel: 01840 250251 are published, I hope that that residents in our area Serving breakfast, lunches, evening meals the survey information – get access to a good out- along with a petition I have of-hours doctor’s services Homemade Cornish cream teas been running - will allow under this new contract. Enjoy your visit in the restaurant or our large us to convince the NHS A report recently sheltered tea garden. Dogs on leads welcome. that we need to bring back published by the cross-party ALL DISHES ON OUR MENU ARE AVAILABLE TO a dentist to Camelford. Parliamentary committee TAKEAWAY HOT OR COLD All residents and has come forward with businesses need access several recommendations to a decent broadband to help dairy farmers service and whilst 95% of cope with sharp falls in Cornwall will have it by milk prices and factors the end of this year under beyond their control. the current ‘Superfast The report recommended

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 11 Jan and Bob for their walk lots of chasing games when Kendra’s Journal on the Coastal Path - in the we are out on our walks. I rain - and we met some of don’t think she likes being my doggie friends out with white because she is always their people. I am so lucky on the lookout for a muddy living in Boscastle with puddle and usually ends up such lovely walks and smells being ‘two toned’. – rabbits, foxes and cows - There are not many town dogs aren’t so lucky! muddy puddles in London, I don’t chase the rabbits like there are on the Coastal (well, not very often) but Path! I tell her about the I like to know where they rabbits and their burrows have been and where they – there are foxes in London are scurrying off to. They so she knows about them, usually disappear if they but I don’t think they live know I am out and about. near Molly. I told her ‘once I have tried putting my you have smelt Fox you nose down their burrows never forget the smell’; she and blowing, but it doesn’t hasn’t discovered what I make them come out to mean yet – pheeeeww! play. 3rd January 2015 In the afternoon one of A friend came to visit Jan’s friends called in, she Molly and me today. We Remember me; I’m Kendra paying attention by giving took my photo with my had been for our walk the German Shepherd, them a good shaking. Jan new toys. What do you but were quite clean and otherwise known by my says I have so many toys think of my photo – don’t smart as Bob had hosed Kennel Club name of now, that I need a toy box! you think I’m ‘ansome’? ‘Nicholee Everlasting I also had a Christmas hat, us down and dried us off. 29th December 2014 Love’, don’t you think that but a good shake of my We had to stand very still suits me? head soon got rid of that!! My friend Molly, a as she took a photo of us white Labradoodle, came together. I think she is I decided that my New All the family had a to visit. She lives in London going to give me a copy of Year’s Resolution for 2015 delicious Christmas Turkey and she gets so excited it so that when Molly goes would be to keep a journal, Dinner - yes, me too –well, when she comes on holiday home I can remember the although it actually begins I am family! to Boscastle. I have known good times we had, when on Christmas day 2014 - her since we were pups she was here. and we will just have to see together and we get on th how long I manage to keep 6 January very well. I am very good it going (you know what Jan and her friends at sharing my toys with New Year’s Resolutions are went on a shopping trip to Molly (just as well, since like!!). Truro on the Age Concern she thinks Boscastle is her th bus. She left Bob and me to 25 December 2014 second home) and we play keep the house company, Father Christmas has brought me three new toys – a footballer, wearing Literacy Tuition the Cornish strip (‘Oggy, There are quite a few adults out there who Oggy Oggy’!); a Christmas are not confident of their reading and writing reindeer and a new Teddy skills, but they are understandably shy about bear. Don’t worry Old Ted coming forward. you are still my best friend! Being retired, and having the skills, I would I have had Old Ted since I like to offer private tuition to such people, was a pup and he is still in 26th December 2014 free of charge and in strictest confidence. one piece. I don’t chew or The weather isn’t very Just give me a ring on 01840 250186 to see rip up my toys, but I make Christmassy today – no what we can arrange. sure they are awake and frost or snow – but I took

Page 12 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 don’t often get snow 16th February here. I think someone My friend Molly- said that is because of doodle is here again - for being on the coast, but the half term holidays. No, I will have to figure that she doesn’t go to school, one out. Although my although when she was nose tells me who has a puppy she did have a been out and about, teacher – Bob! when I go for walks, it is It doesn’t look like new always interesting to see Teddy is for Molly either, the footsteps left in the because even she isn’t snow – and the patterns allowed to play with it. they make – other dogs, nd children, birds and cats!! 22 February Cats can be very annoying. New Teddy is still ‘out of They walk passed the bounds’, perhaps Jan wants window in a very superior one for herself! manner or sit in front Today we are taking Above:Molly and Kendra; Previous page: Kendra out of the window and start Molly home and then we and about and with her presents cleaning themselves – I are visiting my relations whilst she was away. She Rough Tor for our walk know, they know I can again. There has been a lot says the people on the today and it was cold see them. of talk about a new brother bus are very friendly and enough for snow!!! And it 6th February or sister for me. I just hope keep her in stitches – that it can behave itself, whatever did!! So as the song says – Something strange is is strange, because I can’t it is. I wonder if it is one of ‘Let it snow, let it snow, going on. Firstly, Jan has see where she has come let it snow’ - but keep it those pups we met.? unstitched! bought a new Teddy and on Rough Tor, not on I am not allowed to play I will let you know next th 15 January the roads!! There was no with it, although she did time, how and I get on with I was left to look snow in Boscastle when get me that toy box, to my new brother or sister. after the house when we returned home. I don’t keep all my toys in. The Have you any little brothers Jan and Bob went to the need to worry about being second unusual thing is or sisters and do you have to Pantomime, Aladdin. They cold when it snows, because that we are going on a keep them in order? I expect said they enjoyed it very my coat is very thick, so no journey today to Newport I will have to teach the new much and that the children scarves and hats for me in Pagnell, where I was born, member of the Pack some were very good – sshhh- the cold weather. to visit some pups. I am manners, when it arrives. don’t tell anyone, but they 3rd February not quite sure why we are Say ‘Hello’ when you see knew their words better More snow today and doing that, perhaps we me out and about. than the adults. this time Boscastle had are just calling in on my To be continued …… 29th January some too. I expect the relations – although it is a GQ long way to go to do that. Bob and I went up children enjoyed it as we

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Page 14 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Ponies at Willapark growing to the detriment of the wild flora and insects would hope, therefore, that wildflowers and associated for which this part of the there would be no further Willapark headland insects of more open SSSI is notified should losses of livestock from the (Forrabury) is part of ground. The SSSI here is flourish. headland and that the local Tintagel Cliffs Site of notified for these latter community would support Special Scientific Interest Grazing of coastal land features. Consequently, our work with the National (SSSI), which in turn is for conservation purposes is when we were discussing Trust and tenant farmer to part of Tintagel-Marsland- practised at many locations a management agreement improve the environmental Clovelly Coast Special Area around the Cornish coast under the government’s condition of the land of Conservation (SAC). and indeed elsewhere in Environmental the United Kingdom. through conservation The legislation Stewardship scheme Natural England accepts grazing. regarding SSSIs is with the tenant farmer that on occasions, and Mark Beard primarily defined by the for Forrabury and the regrettably, some livestock Natural England Wildlife and Countryside surrounding land we may be lost over cliffs. Act 1981 (as incorporated Coffee Morning encouraged him to include Although animal welfare by the Countryside & It was a beautiful sunny the re-introduction of remains the primary Rights of Way Act 2000). day on March 7th when grazing on the headland as responsibility of the farmer This states that public £109.60 was raised today part of that management or stock-manager, this is a bodies (including Natural at the Coffee Morning at agreement. We did not subject taken seriously by England) have a duty the Chapel for the charity consider mechanical or Natural England and we to take reasonable steps, CRY. They set up projects manual cutting to be a are mindful of this when consistent with the proper in countries all over the practical option here given negotiating management exercise of their functions, world and enable the the rocky and uneven agreements with land to further the conservation communities to eventually nature of the ground. managers. I understand and enhancement of the run these for themselves. Although the pony that the National Trust (as flora, fauna or geological It started with Revd Ray grazing has only been landowner) have earlier in or physiological features by Avent (now doing the work taking place for a relatively the year erected a section reason of which the site is from Wadebridge) taking a short period at Willapark of fence to exclude ponies of special scientific interest. van load of goods to the head, I must say that I from the most sheer orphanages in Romania 25 At Willapark head, am encouraged by the section of cliff. I was not years ago. many decades without change in the vegetation aware that any ponies had management is thought to already apparent. I would been lost from the site CRY helps to start have led to a gradual change anticipate that in time the and am saddened to hear clinics, schools, hospitals, in the vegetation with vegetation will become of this being the case, but training for work etc. For rank grasses, brambles and much more open and that it is also worth bearing in more information see scrub (gorse & blackthorn) mind that the longer the the indoor Chapel notice same livestock graze an board. area of coastal land the Many thanks for all more used to the terrain who supported us - a very they become and the less happy morning was had by likely any further losses. I all! MF Seasoned Wood For Sale

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 15 A Challenge for Lent A Recent research bridges between the two that could make all the Hope for Easter undertaken by the Church that enables and prioritizes difference to those living As I write this we are at the of England has discovered help and care for those around us. start of Lent, traditionally that in rural communities within our communities • What about contacting a time when people ‘give the local parish Church is who are lonely, isolated your local parish stuff up’ as part of their often regarded as belonging and hard pressed? Church and joining a Christian discipline. For to the people of the I am well aware however pastoral and support a long time now however community, irrespective of that it’s easier to highlight team? I have wondered what a whether they attend or not. problems than actually • What about visiting the difference it would make Similarly, as a Christian I sort them out! It seems neighbour who lives to our local faith and wider believe that God cares for to me therefore that if we alone and is isolated; communities if instead of everyone whether or not truly value our community simply listening is often giving something up we they come to Church and and the lives of all those enough to drastically actually ‘took something that should impact on how who live in it we have improve the quality on’. and who we regard as part little choice but to act to of someone else day We are fortunate to of our parish. alleviate the kinds of social and may even brighten live in one of the most In May 2013 BBC’s ills often experienced by yours! beautiful parts of the Spotlight highlighted the most vulnerable in it. • What about world; just a quick glance the plight of some of So what can we do for accompanying a out of your window will Cornwall’s more rural our communities? neighbour to a Dr’s or convince you of that. and isolated communities I’m not advocating a hospital appointment, What we often fail to see where many residence huge social project that or perhaps arranging or however is the hardship, rarely see another living could perhaps defeat us even offering travelling loneliness, isolation and soul from one day to the before we even start! I’m arrangements? poverty that so often blight next. Especially vulnerable suggesting some very • Mealtimes can often the lives of those living in are the elderly and those simple and basic actions be difficult when living our communities. who live alone. I cannot The Oxford English help but wonder that this ‘IN SAFE HANDS’ Dictionary defines asituation is happening in st community as one where the 21 Century let alone in RETIRED POLICE OFFICER ‘a group of people who live ‘close ~ knit’ communities AND WIFE TEAM OFFER THE in the same place or have like ours. As a Christian I FOLLOWING FOR YOUR HOLIDAY believe that Jesus came to a particular characteristic PROPERTIES IN BOSCASTLE: in common’. Interestingly bring life in all its fullness enough the word Parish can which includes physical, KEY HOLDING mental, social and spiritual not only refer to Church MEETING AND GREETING GUESTS boundaries but also ‘to well-being to everyone. dwell besides’. And yet I Perhaps therefore our CLEANING, MAINTENANCE, wonder if the connection two communities could OR, JUST GOING AWAY AND NEED between our Church begin to explore what SOMEONE TO KEEP AN EYE communities and our ‘particular characteristics’ wider ‘secular’ community we share in common; surely CALL FOR QUOTE could not be stronger than there is mileage in forging Tel: 07890309069 it currently appears to be. relationships and building

Page 16 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 alone or in isolation; improved by something resurrection. Hence for Oyelowo commented “he perhaps we can think you can do? It seems to many people Lent is a time would be disheartened at of someone who would me that part of being a of preparing to celebrate how for granted the vote enjoy company over good neighbour, a good the events of Holy Week is taken.... this was a right lunch? Mealtimes are Christian and a responsible and Easter, and of thinking that was fought for and also much more than caring member of the through the relevance of bought in blood”. simply enjoying good community involves caring their lives to those events. David Oyelowo’s telling food, they are also for others the way God Jesus’ Mission in life comment has a parallel great opportunities cares for all us, and that was to offer to all people in how we react to the to socialise, so why doesn’t have to be just a a different experienceevents of that first Easter not share a meal with Lenten activity...remember of living – ‘life in all it’s and what Jesus secured for them or perhaps bring community for is for life fullness’ (see John 10 verse all of us through his life’s them along to the local not just Lent. 10) for all people including mission, crucifixion and community luncheon PB those who were ‘poor, resurrection. It would be club ~ details can be A Methodist Ministers captives or oppressed’ (see fruitful to think about obtained by contacting View Luke 4 verses 18-19). As that through the Season of the Church. Just as I have started to a Christian Minister Dr. Lent. His life was meant to • What about the think about the season of Martin Luther King was be life-enhancing for all of organisation or social Lent I have been reading incensed by the treatment of us. club you are involved reviews of the recently his fellow Afro-Americans Every blessing in your with; is there a released film of the life of at the time who did not thinking and reflecting in possibility that it can Dr. Martin Luther King, have the right to vote in Lent. commit to forging Selma. Presidential elections and Bryan Ede closer links with the were treated as second- Readily associated with isolated? Perhaps there class citizens. His ‘I have You are invited to share the Season of Lent is the is even a possibility a dream’ speech calling in our Circuit Ladies Lent idea of giving something up that we can explore for racial equality is well Service entitled ‘Watchers such as chocolate or sweets. developing closer known and often referred by the way’ on Wednesday, This idea has developed th working relationships to. Martin Luther King 18 March at 10.30a.m. from the fact that at Lent with some of the and his followers engaged at Tintagel Methodist we remember the period of other social and aid in campaigning and silent Church. This is at Tintagel time which was spent by agencies active in our protest marches to make as the Advent Service was Jesus in a desert location neighbourhoods? their point, although they here in Delabole due to fasting and preparing for were opposed with violence the renovations not having So, is there someone his earthly ministry which on the part of the state been you know right now whose concluded with his death authorities. Martin Luther The Barnstaple Male life could be radically by crucifixion, and his King was assassinated at Voice Choir will be in the age of 39 in 1968, some Concert at Delabole three years after he took up Methodist church on the campaign. However Sunday, March 22nd at his life and work has had 7.30p.m. Here again a profound influence in everyone is invited to share America and many other in an evening of music- countries, including the making. United Kingdom. An Oxford born actor As the Blowhole goes to of Nigerian parents, David print, we were saddened Oyelowo takes the star to hear of the death of role in the film. Talking Mrs Barbara Honey. about the influence of the work of Dr. Martin Luther We send sympathy King and how he might and condolences to her feel about it now, 50 years family. after the campaign David

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 17 News from the Open Days We have other ideas to the Lookout to help our The watchkeepers at the for enjoyable ‘Coastwatch cause, we are always happy Lookout Lookout will always try to Events’ for the summer to welcome volunteers as make visitors welcome – and autumn – look out fund raisers to help keep provided that they are not for them in the next few our station running. involved in an incident. months. So if you, or any one you But to make a visit up to Once again we are know would be interested the Lookout a bit more ending the year down in spending a few hours interesting we are having on numbers and as we each month looking out a few ‘Open Days’ when would hope to man more for others, then call our an extra watchkkeper evening shifts at weekends Manager, John Davis on will be on hand to meet during next Summer we 07791761502. visitors, talk about what we are looking to recruit more MW By the time you read this do,how we do it and show volunteers. Remember, (For more on the photo your daffodils should be them around the Lookout you don’t have to walk up competition, see page 23). in full bloom, fresh spring (incidents permitting). This breezes should be starting spring there will be open to warm your frozen days between 11am & 3pm limbs and we would on Wednesdays: 8th April, usually be reporting the 6th May, 27th May. Please do lowest temperatures and come up to the Lookout on highest winds that we one of our open days – we have recorded over the will try to make it worth the winter. walk! But not this time. Photographic As you are all Competition aware, Coastwatch is a national charity and all The Lookout is an iconic of its watchkeepers are building and the Willapark volunteers giving their headland has some fantastic time for free. However, coastal views – and our every Lookout station is watchkeepers who, at Ruth Puddick responsible for raising its this time of year, arrive at ARMCM GRNCM own funds to maintain dawn and leave at dusk are the building and the ideally placed to capture VIOLIN & VIOLA TUITION them on camera. So, at the equipment watchkeepers • all ages, beginners to diploma need for their vital role end of February all their preparation for professional auditions looking out for potters, photos will be put before • pleasure craft, commercial a panel of judges; the best • chamber music coaching shipping, kayakers, will be framed and put on Very experienced teacher, ex-BBC Philharmonic player display in the bar area of surfers, swimmers, Phone: 01566 781845 walkers and liaising with the Wellington Hotel in the the emergency services. last two weeks in March. This takes money and in We will then be holding a the past most fundraising ‘Coastwatch Night’ at the has come from street Wellington Hotel on the th collections and collection evening of Monday, 30 tins scattered around March, to auction off the shops, cafes & pubs. This wining photos. Please put carries on, but now we the date in your diary and want to add some new come along to enjoy the activities which people excitement of bidding in can enjoy and involve the an auction and possibly local community take away one of these spectacular framed photos! (

Page 18 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Ten Years Ago in the Blowhole This photo, taken by Mary Neale, was on the cover of the Blowhole in Spring 2005. Prince Charles visited to see what progress had been made in reconstructing the village since his previous visit in August 2004.

Sunday May 3: In concert with visiting choirs, at Bude Central Methodist Church, as part of The International Festival of Male Voice Choirs. 6.30 pm for 7pm. Saturday May 23: 1st Fundraising event. "Showtime Cabaret" evening in Otterham & St Juliot village hall. Themed around 'Musicals'. 6.30 pm for 7pm start. Saturday June 14: Bristol University Madrigal Boscastle Rainfall totals measured in Ensemble and Tintagel SX 09697 90138 Male Voice Choir in Nov 2014 Dec 2014 Jan 2015 Feb 2015 concert. St Johns Church, Total rainfall in mm 153 110.2 179.2 105 Delabole starting at 7.30 pm. Maximum rainfall in mm 22.2 24.6 25.6 17.6 Thursday June 25: Summer Concert at Date on which max fell 6th 11th 7th 22nd Tintagel Social Hall, Fosters Lane, Tintagel, Number of days with no 9 6 3 7 starting at 8 p.m. Raffle rainfall and produce auction. Total rainfall for same 118.2 218.6 235.4 217.8 month of previous year

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 19 Kay Gwatkin 1947 - 2015 Part of the eulogy given Valley View in Boscastle by Kay’s sister Jill Scarff: in 1952. After a quick few Kay arrived as a surprise, weeks at Boscastle School, for me, a second daughter Kay went on to Sir James for John and Hilda Morris, Smith’s and there made living at that time in many great friendships that Perivale, Middlesex, and lasted throughout her life. where she lived for the first On leaving school she 10 years of her life. During did a secretarial course at the war John had served Camborne College, riding in the RAF, recovering her trusty Lambretta to crashed aircraft, and this and from her digs at the had taken him all over the weekends. After a stint continent, often under working in London, Kay to discover, she will always the chance, there was extreme conditions; while returned to Cornwall and be associated with the always the “sea fix” - a walk Hilda held the fort back found work in Camelford words “she truly cared for at any part of the Cornish home near a war torn Employment Office. She and about others”. Kay coast which we always London, - but both of met Edward Colwell did not just hear other loved, but usually around them emerged with their and after their wedding people; she really did listen Boscastle whatever the sense of humour intact. in 1970, they settled in to what they said. She did weather. Through Kay I Kay was part of the Boscastle at Hilldene not look for praise, only soon accepted Boscastle as busy family life we had in Cottage. Then came three recognition of herself as an our spiritual home. those post war years, never sons, Darren, Ross and individual. Then there was We built a rock solid a vast amount of money Adam – chasing toddlers the laughter, always the relationship, thanks but a great deal of visiting and pushing prams was zany humour and a smile to e-mail, Skype, my with Aunts and Uncles, truly a testament to the to melt your heart. Landrover and Kay’s little - and any excuse used to Victrix Ludorum she had Kay always took part in Clio. We even took on an have a musical get together! been at school! local events and activities allotment and I’m sure our So her love of music began When Kay & Edward with enthusiasm. I soon laughter there could be as a small child. Kay’s love parted, she and the boys discovered that life ‘Kay heard in Bodmin! of the sea was formed moved to Langfords style’ involved Anvil Court, Kay loved music of all early on in life as well. Meadow, where Kay Memory Cafe, School types, jazz, folk, rock and Her first steps were taken worked as warden for reunion group, British classical, especially the on Brighton Pier and she the local council. She Legion, Women’s Institute, New Year’s Concert from was so fascinated looking remained in Boscastle until Camelford Town Band, the Vienna. Nothing got in the down at the water between 1992, moving to become Gorsedd, Old Cornwall way of that. We enjoyed the boards that she forgot on site warden to the Society, Camelford visiting stately homes and to hold our hands and newly opened Anvil Court Heritage Archive Trust, gardens, even attending toddled off on her own. in Camelford, where she local concerts and fund with enthusiasm a rugby Kay quickly became worked until retiring in raisers. You name it Kay match at Kingsholme with the capable assistant to 2013. was there, and now so was Kay wearing one of my many of our dad’s schemes, Kay met Keith Gwatkin I - wonderful! There were spare Gloucester shirts, from a complicated pulley via mutual friends in many fun days...endless and she drank a pint of system, enabling her to December 2011. In his fun and laughter we had Guinness at the match! hold an engine for him, words: together. There was also the We were not the A team fun of the paddling pool to plumbers’ mate or “After that day our lives we were the K team, K & and bouncing air beds in electricians’ gofer. Thiscertainly changed. I was K. We were inseparable. I the garden at number 31, stood her in good stead for soon to find that Kay was retired in August 2013, and with Kay’s grandchildren. the years to come! an articulate, educated, together we redecorated The family came to self assured lady. As I was But whenever we got my bungalow. Kay was a

Page 20 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 left-hander; no wonder years with Kay, and we had passenger side and hit her in ‘Aunty’ Joan Cork writes: her father John found her more of true life together the face. Mum was unfazed, I first got to know a good helper. To us DIY. in that time than most calmly bringing the car to a Kay when she lived in became a doddle. Once people see in ten years. I halt and checking we were Hilldene cottage, next my bungalow was sold we think our unstinting love ok, then she put the window door to my elderly mother then spent months moving for each other gave us both back in before driving off Mrs Carrigan. She was my belongings down to a constant strength that again. This taught me a a wonderful neighbour, th Cornwall. On the 27 of saw us through. valuable lesson in how to be always popping in with a December 2013 we were On behalf of the family, calm when the unexpected cheery smile and or help engaged and were looking I would like to extend happens. out with daily tasks. forward to our new life our admiration for and Mum was delighted We shared some very together. gratitude to all the care when her first grandaughter, happy times as her boys Kay fell ill in February workers from Cornwall Chloe, was born. Finally she Darren, Ross and Adam 2014 and her final year Care, the Marie Curie got to buy girlie things after grew up. They enjoyed with us all was obviously nurses, and Ali Lobb from having 3 boys, running around in the dominated by her aggressive MacMillan Support. I Mum was a solid rock garden and we became tumour. She withstood would also especially like to we could depend on and good friends. I was with fortitude all the thank all the true friends, also had an infectious sense running the playgroup implications involved with who are so numerous, for of humour, we were always at that time, and the the diagnosis, travelling their absolute rock solid laughing at stupid things we boys joined in, with Kay for treatment and the support and kindness. had seen or done. I'm sure becoming the chair of increasing disability caused I think Kay’s biggest many of you have heard her the committee after she by the tumour. We were legacy will be that the lives laugh when telling a story - moved to Langford's united, we became even she touched were the better sometimes she couldn’t even Meadow to become stronger and we faced it for her being here.” spit it out because of fits of warden. Despite her busy together. Ross, Darren and Adam: giggles - and you couldn't life she always made time We could not have fail to join in with the for other people and been happier when we One of my firstlaughter. we had some very lively th memories of mum was married on 26 July After our mum became meetings. We both loved when my brother Adam 2014. Unknown to us at ill, our bond with her jazz dancing and music arrived. When we were the time, this was exactly became even stronger. It was of all kinds. At the Bude finally allowed to visit I the same date as Kay and our turn to look after her, jazz club the Boscastle was more interested in Jill’s parents’ wedding day as she had cared for us and contingent could always drinking her nice orange 84 years before in 1930. many others. be relied on to get the juice, than seeing my new However they did not We still had the chance dancing going. spend their ‘wedding night’ brother. She made sure she had time to spend to talk to create more happy In thanks my dear Kay, in Treliske A & E as we did! memories. One was her for the great times, for the We knew how to do the to me and show affection as she continued to do and Keith’s wedding day: music, the dancing, the unconventional, and even Mum couldn’t stop smiling, stories, the memories, that became an adventure. throughout the rest of her life especially when she saw the friends. I will always As ‘Mr & Mrs’ we remember with love. Another memory is the wedding car pull up moved into our bungalow when she started driving outside! I couldn't have in Camelford. Kay had again. We had never seen been prouder to take Mum great tenacity, fortitude her behind the wheel of a down the isle. and humour in dealing car and this seemed to us to She was also a brilliant with this final chapter of be an exciting adventure. ‘Nana' to Chloe, Jolie, her life. It was my privilege She came into possession Caelan and Brody. She loved to care for Kay as she of a Renault 4, metallic taking them out, whether had cared for others. Kay brown I think, and we for a walk, an adventure or a was cared for at home all used to bomb along in mess around in the garden. through her illness as she this. One day as she went They always came back wished, until her quiet, around a bend at the top saying they had a great time. peaceful departure. of Boscastle, the sliding We are all going to miss I had three truly glorious window flew out of the you.

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 21 This Green and Pleasant County: The Local Plan of Lidl, but there are few factories or commercial Recently Launceston town placed before the public and conserve our valued premises, or well-paid councillors expressed their sometime in the spring. protected landscapes. career opportunities. frustration that sensible The Plan identifies the Over a third of Cornwall The natural order is planning reasons were quantity and distribution of is subject to very stringent for houses to follow jobs. not enough to halt a new housing, community environmental policy During the industrial 140-house development facilities, shops and constraints and 80% is revolution millions left without a Local Plan in employment. Details are farm land.” the countryside for the force. Their experienceavailable on the Council’s However, in reality cities in the iron and is shared throughout the website. there is little guarantee of steel industries. Turn the UK as local authorities An lot of people have corresponding economic equation on its head and blame the government’s either moved to or been growth and services. we experience the Spanish National Policy Planning born in the UK over Camelford is due to expand dilemma, hopeful billions Framework for overturning the last decade. To meet by another 800 homes, wasted on highways that previous planning rules. demand the government more than doubling its led nowhere, airports never The Policy states that wants to build 200,000 present population, yet opened, uninhabited cities “there shall be presumption new houses a year. For its there are no funds available and vanity projects like in favour of sustainable share Cornwall has agreed to meet the £18 million museums. development. The speed 47,500 new homes by cost of a distributor road, Tourism is undoubtedly with which developers 2035 an overall increase of nor to build the primary important, but may have exploited this clause 20-25% to its population. school needed for an extra have reached saturation. has caught County Hall by In North Cornwall the two hundred pupils, nor Earnings have slid three to surprise. Even objections pressure is on Camelford, land on which to site four per cent in recent years, upheld at local level are Wadebridge, Launceston, industry or office space. with disproportionate effect usually overturned on Bude and Bodmin. Currently it is petitioning on low-margin enterprises appeal because the County A new “eco-town” of for a local dentist. like the Eden Project which cannot afford to defend five thousand has been Cornwall has little has been forced to shed the action. Costs this year proposed for Carclaze, near commercial backbone. staff. Some query whether exceeded £174,000 in failed St Austell. In addition the New housing will injecting more public attempts. Appealing to government is suggesting temporarily boost the money into projects like developers on behalf of the all 355 local authorities building trades (Bovis Tate St Ives will ultimately National Trust and Society consider creating new Homes increased profits pay off, rather than spend for Protection of Rural “garden villages” within by 69% last year), DIY more encouraging hightech England has been likened their boundaries. stores and new branches industry or financial to discussing vegetarianism Fears that communities with cannibals. will be overwhelmed Cornwall submitted were soothed by Edwina its Plan to the Secretary Hannaford, cabinet of State in January. Once member of planning. “The examined the plans will be Local Plan will help protect

Page 22 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 The Local Plan continued services to take advantage of Cornwall’s benign climate. No doubt Boscastle’s one hundred and fifty or so second home owners will justifiably argue they contribute to the local economy, unfortunately there is a growing trend for outsiders to buy cottages for pension or investment, neither occupied or rented. As winter darkness descends villages become cemeteries with lights. While villagers may feel secure the Plan protects open spaces, the huge seafront development at Carlyon Bay reveals that companies hoard premium land with historic planning consent. When the Local Plan is published locals are advised to look at its provisions in detail. Only then can we be sure to preserve our green and pleasant county. CR

Photos You Wish You’d Taken Ever been on Willapark walkers, liaising with the photos gained enough votes Hotel during the last two headland and taken in a emergency services if there’s to merit being mounted weeks of March. Two of the view that would’ve made an incident. However, and exhibited in the main entries are shown above. a great photo, only you when they’re going on or bar area of the Wellington GB didn’t have a camera with off duty at dawn, dusk and you at the time? Well there midday it can also be the are some lucky people who Uncle Paul’s Emporium perfect time to capture an Incorporating Boscastle Rocks get to spend time up on atmospheric photo. Willapark every day, which With this in mind gives them the opportunity Rocks, Crystals & Gemstones a photo competition to take that photo: the was organised, with the [email protected] Boscastle Coastwatch watchkeepers asked to members. These volunteers submit their best images go up to the Lookout in to a judging panel that all weathers to keep an Facebook: Uncle Paul’s Emporium 01840 250400 included local painter Mike eye on potters, pleasure Davey and the Blowhole’s Twitter: @Boscastle Rocks Paul Tamplin craft, commercial shipping, Audley Jarvis. Twelve kayakers swimmers and

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 23 Col. Hawker as JP had although the rest of the to drive every Friday to crew were rescued, those Childhood Memories Camelford to hear the Petty five fell off into the sea. Col. Whilst sorting through some the road between Penally Sessions. On one occasion Hawker received a bronze old papers, Jack Lee came House and the Terrace. when my father had finished medallion from the Italian across a letter which he The coal and wool sheds, his duties for the day, he firm that owned the vessel. thought would be of local the Office, wine and spirit found to his astonishment, a As he was Lloyds Agent, interest. The author was building, and bakery also large parcel in the carriage. he was entitles to fly the the daughter of Colonel belonged to him, inherited There had not been enough white ensign. However I Hawker. (Jack does not from his father. The bakery evidence to convict a only remember one occasion know her name) The letter was his own idea, as for poacher for stealing a fish. when it was used, probably was written from Tasmania many years the village had The result, - the fish was at Queen Victoria’s Jubilee. in 1972, to Tom Symons, an to rely on supplies sent given to the magistrate. At that time we children old school friend. Tom was twice a week from Delabole Jack’s father-in-law, Jack’s As Lloyds Agent Col. were taken up to Tresparret and Camelford before he Hawker had to superintend Down to see forty bonfires. wife being Mary Symons installed it. before her marriage. the practice of the Rocket Each parish lit a hue bonfire In the 1891 census, William Little ships used to come Apparatus, the only means on the occasion, and we S Hawker JP, is listed into the harbour with their of saving shipwrecked could see all of these from as having 2 daughters, cargoes of coal, corn, lime sailors close at hand, as there Tresparret. Florence, then aged 4 and and manure, to be stored in was no lifeboat nearer than I remember only four Claudine, aged 2. Colonel the sheds at the bottom of Bude. shops in the village. Couch’s Hawker’s wife Jane was born Penally hill. I remember the While I lived in Boscastle by the Valency Bridge, in Launceston, Tasmania. strong smell of guano to this there were five wrecks, and Sharrocks up the village day. One of the small ships my father had to report street, Mrs Saunders (she I left Boscastle in 1904 was named the Heather Bell after my father’s death. on them to Lloyds. One I was always dressed in black and another was the Lively. remember very well was at alpaca). Her little bow These are things I remember I have an engraving of during my childhood. Bossiney. It was an Italian fronted window was decked Boscastle Harbour in 1814 ship (the name eludes me) with silks and cottons, and My Father besides being with one of the little ships and five men were drowned, further up was “A Bullock a Colonel in the Duke of slipping into the harbour. as the crew had to cling to China Shop”, the title of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, A retired sergeant of the a rocky inland off Bossiney which used to amuse us. was also Lloyd’s Agent, and Duke of Cornwall’s Light beach all night. Although Deputy Lieutenant of the of The Post Office was Infantry was in charge the coast guards tried to Cornwall and Justice of the lower down. Incidentally of the Wine and Spirit reach them with a rocket, Peace. my father was instrumental Department below my the crew did not understand in getting a mail delivered in He owned the land father’s office. (There may the directions given and Boscastle on Sunday. beyond Penally House up to have been a few cobwebs Hillsborough, and also one even then.) His name was or two farms round Benny, Smeeth and he always wore as well as Penally Terrace breeches to show off his fine Boscastle IT Services and Penally Point and calves. •Microsoft certified & Apple authorised computer technician •PC/Mac sales & service, home or business •Hardware repair, software troubleshooting •Anti-virus/system maintenance •WiFi/network consultancy & installation •Website design & construction •Tuition & training Contact Tim Ferrett at : [email protected] TEL : 01840 250 106 MOB : 07976 046 810

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 25 WI Boscastle Report As the organisation has reached its centenary, 2015 is a year of celebration for the National Federation of the Women’s Institute. To mark the occasion a baton has been touring the country, visiting all the WI Federations. Various vehicles have been used to transport the baton on its journey (a Harley Davidson, an Open topped Bus, tractors and horses) and on 21st February, in a 1914 Model T Ford - attended by two Classic Morris Minors - it visited Camelford. At the War Memorial, Camelford’s Mayor, Andy Shaw, welcomed WI ladies from Boscastle, Camelford, Marshgate, St Kew, St Teath and Trevena/Tintagel. Each group carried their individual banners and posed for an historic photograph. On the way to a gargantuan home-baked ‘tea’ in the Methodist hall, provided by the Camelford ladies, (I should say ‘feast’) we viewed a display of WI memorabilia in the ‘Mason Arms’ window. The day was proclaimed ‘inspiring’ and ‘thrilling’ by many, with the highlight being passing the The January coffee morning February was our ‘Annual baton from hand to hand around the trip was to Hilltop Farm Shop, in Meeting’, when two more members hall. Slaughterbridge. Richard and Louise joined the old committee, who were Mead told us that they reopened Having left Camelford the baton re-elected. Retiring President, Jill Hilltop Farm Shop in the summer of went on to visit Jacobstow, Bude and Clark, thanked last year’s committee 2011. Their ‘fondness of the Cornish Launceston before leaving Cornwall and Secretary Val Gill, who was countryside, quality local produce and for Devon. The final part of its absent, as she has recently moved Louise’s love of cooking all contributed journey will take in the remaining from the area. The new President is in their decision to create a small family WI Federations before it reaches its Sue Viner. run business. Louise’s son later joined destination, the Royal Albert Hall, Pam Parnell, a WI Advisor. Hilltop and, along with the staff team, where it will arrive in June for the joined us at the annual meeting. She they aim to provide a personal friendly Annual meeting of the National informed us of the Centennial Events service for customers’. To judge by the Federation of the WI. planned for this year and discussed contented smiles on our members The other events in our calendar the 2015 Resolutions. The February faces, Hilltop Farm Shop was a Coffee Morning was held at Boscastle may have appeared insignificant after success. this event, but were still enjoyable. Farm Shop. We began our 2015 meetings in Next month, Eileen Beall will January with a taste of ‘Easter’! Our tell us about Truro Cathedral - with speaker, Alice Gribble, demonstrated slides. Chicken Pâté, Lamb Plait, Salmon Should you be interested in Flan, Chocolate and Raspberry joining us, we meet every second Cheesecake and White Chocolate Tuesday in the village hall at 2pm, Cake – all quick and easy dishes to come along and get to know us. You make and deemed very tasty by those may even know some of us already. who sampled them. GQ

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 27 very impressive and we are we attended a workshop did very well with their now trying to organise a during the afternoon in A levels or International ‘something’ with them to which the children learned Baccalaureate and are now show the children what the songs (one of which at University studying is available to them when was partially in Latin) Geography, Medical they are older. which they would then Sciences and History The younger children perform with the choir in respectively. Ki Lockyear have been following the the evening. The standard after studying A/S levels same topic as their opposite of musicianship was, as you is now working in the numbers at Port Isaac. Just would expect, outstanding. engineering sector. Finally before Christmas they The children were expected I have a photograph from went to Port Isaac to share to learn a great deal in a Athletics Weekly magazine News From School their work (and visited a short time, a challenge pinned to my wall. It shows It’s half term as I write this, pottery at St Kew on the to which they rose Jasmine Finney winning and I am at school whilst way back) and last week admirably with a brilliant the Somerset and Wiltshire a company installs our new Port Isaac came to see us. performance during the County Cross Country whiteboard and projectors The topic this term was concert. This was another Championship and saying ready for the excited based around ‘Cold’ and very different opportunity what a talented athlete she children (and equally the Boscastle children had for our children and one is. excited teachers) to use on prepared all things Swiss that will be remembered We are working very their return. Technology for the Port Isaac children, by them for a long time I hard with our current is changing at such a fast including chocolate crepes am sure. pupils to build their pace that in the month or which may not be what Whilst on the subject of ‘learning powers’ which so we had been pondering Switzerland is most well- how amazing our children are the attitudes needed what to buy, most of it was known for but the children are, I would like to mention to be a good learner e.g. already obsolete. enjoyed cooking and some of our former pupils: perseverance and resilience, The children haveeating them. The Port Archie Hedge-Evan has being able to have a go and been out and about quite Isaac children were also recently been to London learn for your mistakes etc a lot this term. The older most impressed with our to collect an award for and it is really helpful to be children visited Falmouth Tuck Shop and the Fort of a Surfing App he (and a able to show them how all School of Art to watch course. group of other Budehaven of these skills have helped Aakask Odedra perform Back in November students) designed. It Archie, Bryony, Charlotte, two pieces of contemporary I had a phone call from is called ShoreCast and Josie, Ki and Jasmine. dance and then went to Endelienta (the charity gives information about Our football team Bude to see an exhibition based in St Endellion the surf conditions and Boscastle and Port Isaac of art entitled ‘Cornwall’s which seeks to foster the what to expect from the Pirates have entered the Art Treasures’. Both were arts and spirituality in the conditions. It is free and Little Giants League again new experiences for many locality) asking if we would really interesting. this year. They train on a of the children and they like to sing alongside the We were also delighted Monday evening at Port thoroughly enjoyed them. Truro Cathedral Choir in to hear that Charlotte Isaac School and have The Falmouth campusa concert at St Endellion Hicks, Bryony McCord played five matches against and facilities it offers were Church. On 13th February and Josie Richardson all other local schools. We have S.J.JOSE CARPENTER & JOINER GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Tel 01840 250069 Mobile 07974 723382

Page 28 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 lost all of our matches this Memory, By Lily Bright year however Mr Rix and I Midnight as black as pitch, a scientist was attempting to make a medicine to have been really impressed cure memory-loss. He had failed millions of times and this time he wanted with the team work and to succeed. He sat there at his desk, quiet and steady, hunched over the spirit of our young team. flickering flames, trying his best to concentrate this time. It was very dark We also entered a netball and just about all you could see were his small, red, luminous eyes squinting competition and an at the medicine. He felt very lucky because he was getting close to finishing indoor cricket competition this time. both of which were new BANG! experiences for us and at Huh? Thought the scientist, trying to act calm. Everything looked fine, well which the children did very that was until he looked up. There was a humongous hole in the roof. He was well. We will be playing very confused about how the hole had got there and he started to get quite more cricket in the summer scared. But then, even more to his surprise a huge head popped out of the term as we have joined the hole! ‘Chance to Shine’ cricket “What. On. Earth?!” Said the poor scientist very confused. scheme and will be working The man on the roof threw something into the laboratory. Of course the with Tintagel Cricket Club scientist went to go and see what it was, so then the man aimed a tablet and on a regular basis. We also carefully threw it into the test tube the scientist was using so hopefully it have children in training would work this time! He waited for the tablet to dissolve. When it finally for the cross country had dissolved he waited for the scientist to get back to work and then slip running events we enter away. He felt very clever, like a superhero. at Landrake and Delabole It was a week since the hole appeared in the roof and the medicine was and are making finalworking very well. He was succeeding at last. He still didn’t know about the arrangements for the Year 5 tablet so he felt very lucky. But never be successful again. and 6 children to go sailing again at Rock next term. and a story from our five Finally, I have included and six year old children some examples of the and short stories from our writing our children have nine and ten year olds. I produced over the past few hope you enjoy them and weeks. In this issue you will look forward to sharing find the beginning and the more news in the next end of writing with a letter edition. SD

Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 29 The Secret Scientist By Jerrica Morgan In a dank, dark room sat an interested scientist who held a glass bottle of a unique liquid that cures a terrible disease. He was unusually surrounded with different objects of different things. In front of him sat a pacific bronze fire-filled tube, underneath a clear test tube filled with some water looking substance. The scientist looked very anxious to finish his scientific experiment, “Add 3 drops of snake venom, a sprinkle of sea salt...” he muttered to himself, still carefully concentrating on his tiny test tube. “Mix well and... HEY PRESTO! You’ve done it, Dr Plex!” then at that very same moment, the crazy scientist lumped with joy, that he had now completed his curious cure! Without notice, a strange hole suddenly appeared in the scientists ceiling. Unfortunately, Dr Plex did not realise the hole, he was too busy celebrating, but that soon changed. An Indian man peeped through the hole holding a battered blow-pipe. At that very last second, Dr Plex instantly turned round but the incredible Indian simultaneously shot out an instant sleeping dart into the scientist’s soft shoulder. Dr Plex crashed down onto the stone cold floor. Fortunately, he did not injure himself, on the other hand, when he awoke, all his exhilarating experiments and mystical mixtures where all spilt and most things were smashed. He was finally conscious. He slowly stood, and painfully peered to see if the incredible Indian was still there, he wasn’t. A few minutes later, Dr Plex couldn’t find his cure, he was sure of it, it was the only one which was yellow. The scientist thought deeply, Could that man of taken the cure?! Suddenly he looked afraid. Dr Plex thought again, but without him having it, he couldn’t help the poorly people and without the poorly people getting cured, they would die. His eyes started to water. He.needed to get his revenge…

Startled! By Ruby Hughes Midnight, in the scientist’s gloomy attic. The scientist hunched over a flickering flame, anticipating the worst. His small, red, luminous eyes squinted at the mixture in the test tube. Many sleepless nights caused him more and more doubt. Some dirt flecked goggles sat perched on his head. Forgotten. He sat quite and still. A sudden thought came to mind. Was he being the watched? In response the damp, dark attic stared back at him with hollow dusty eyes. No, he thought. Just a normal attic. Just as the weary scientist finished adding a blue herb, a large “BANG’ filled the air, spilling the moons rays that had now appeared in the attics ceiling. The scientist’s clawed hands gripped the mixture tighter. He could not afford to lose it. Not now. For if he did, he would have to pay. The scientist knew someone horrific was out there. But who? He went back to his desk. He still had one very important ingredient! Though instead of revealing the night sky, it was a face. Blood streaks showed up on blush cheeks, stormy cruel eyes shone like lost stars. The scientist did not notice him. The scientist could not seem to shake the feeling of being watched. His job had never been momentous ever, and that was not going to change. He held the mixture up to the bright stars and whispered, “Finally, it is done!” Although just as those words curled of his tongue, a dark shape appeared at the hole. The same one that had revealed it’s self in the corner of the attic. But this time in hand sat a large blowpipe, in the other bore a vial of blue liquid. Poison. As the dart embedded itself into the scientists scarred neck. It made him drop the mixture. Months of work shattered helplessly to the ground. All his work had cost him his life.

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 35 SORRY SIR CHEF’S OFF the reproduction admiral attempt to learn some or representing our great any of these languages. It was a few years ago that can we avail ourselves of country, you are a malacca. Remember in Europe asking to get fed in a pub some of your fine brew?’. Very rude. No-one calls they have recent memories after sundown was viewed Muttering, he scrabbled me a malacca, growled - Spain’s General Franco with incomprehension under counter. After the Greek and punched only collapsed through - “You won’t get a meal wiping bottle cursorily Brit so hard he fell flat as a his deckchair in 1974, anywhere this time of across his vest, a garment wardrobe. No matter that the same year as the hated night!” What is it about with a history you would Brit’s wife later apologised Junta (look it up) were chefs, they need beauty probably prefer not to handsomely with gift overthrown in Greece. The sleep? explore, we exchanged a of grapes. Always avoid people so adored their It didn’t need Fawlty mere six euros. ‘Can you insulting foreigners in hero recommend it?’ ‘Well, Towers to expose the worst their own language: you Papendreo, they even in British hospitality. John it’s not bad,’ he conceded can never be quite sure of unwillingly. What an condoned, some say Cleese revealed that the the impact. admired, his decision to real hotel and its owner ambassador! Honestly, the The point I make is, Maltese! After centuries divorce his devoted wife were far more dreadful. (you may be wondering at for a blonde air hostess Things have scarcelyof the Templars, followed this point if there is one) by Napoleon, you would several decades younger. improved: comments by we never met with less than Perhaps life under fascism irate guests on TripAdvisor think they would be basic courtesy in Europe. grateful for our benign teaches you the value are only curbed by threats When I make love I speak of friendship, but to of litigation. Of course rule! After all, the island French, a Greek warned was awarded the George stand up to tyrants, you we Brits revel in tales of us, when business I speak certainly require a working horrible hosts, mucky Cross for its brave defiance German, but if I want of the Germans. But not a knowledge of effective mattresses and vile food, to make trouble I speak insults in a range of tongues the waiter who implores bit of it! In 1964 they told Greek! You decide which us to shove it. previously perhaps not his diners, “Is anything all order you feel will serve required in your everyday right?” One is always enchanted you best, if you decide to communications. The pound is riding by the way foreigners AR high against the euro, suffer the insufferable. impelling many more of In Greece we witnessed WESTERINGS us to travel abroad. In a confrontation between Malta we stopped off at a a British yachtsman and Spacious Self-Catering reassuringly rough wayside a tourist boat captain Accommodation taverna, entered the dark whom the latter accused interior and accosted of fouling his lines. The - Open All Year - barman. ‘Prithee, varlet’, response took us by Shirley Wakelin or words to that effect, surprise, no less than by Forrabury, Boscastle ‘We have heard marvellous delight. You are a poltroon, tales of local vintage, sir (I quote exactly), quoth Tel: 01840 250314 Website: www.westeringsholidays.co.uk THE HARBOUR

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hall. It was a fantastic night handed round to ring 2015 with familiar and new in style! faces. Music was provided There was tasty food The Nap ladies darts team had a fantastic night at the by the very talented Josh from The Filling Station Camelford & district ladies darts charity night. All Curnow, playing covers too. looked pretty chilled in their snowmen outfits!! and also many of his own We would also like to Pictured below are back row…Mel Brown, Sam Borrie, tracks, he kept the revellers congratulate Dan Roots Beccy Dallow, Jess Frohlick, Mandy Washer< Nicky Bird entertained all evening. & Amy Beech (pictured front row.. Julie Potter, Laurissa Giddings, Louise Brakes Many dressed in some above) who got engaged & Landlady Sharon Muffett Unfortunately Captain fabulous fancy-dress that evening and were Emma Goreham was unwell and also team member costumes…great effortpresented with a bottle of Shelly Brown was unable to make it. everyone! champagne by Sharon, At midnight 100s of Ron & Julie. What a balloons fell from the fantastic start to 2015. ceiling and bubbly was BD

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 37 Promotion Beckons for Boscastle AFC

It’s been a fine season for Boscastle AFC with the team currently second in Duchy League Division Three. The Blowhole’s Audley Jarvis caught up with manager Robin Haddy to find out what makes the team tick and discuss the chances of promotion. “We’re not a kickit­­up in the air team. I want the boys to play football, keep it on the ground copyright photo courtesy David Flower and enjoy themselves,” explains Robin by way of an introduction. It’s a Boscastle vs Tintagel Duchy Division 3 league Match. Played at Boscastle on Saturday footballing philosophy that January 17th 2015 . Jake Dickinson of Boscastle, was in top form and hit a powerrful is paying dividends with hattrick against Tintagel in the 8 -0 victory. Boscastle currently second Division Two, so that’s a As Robin explains the Danny Capstick and team in Duchy League Division big incentive. We’re also in team is comprised from a captain Robbie Heal, who Three, having played 15 the semifinal­ of the Duchy core squad of 14 players, are both solid centre­ games to date, and with a League Cup, which is an although the starting 11 backs. At full­back we have further four games to go added bonus.” isn’t set in stone and can Nick Lawson and Johnny until the end of the season. “We train once a week be adjusted depending on Brewer, both of whom give As Robin explains at the all­weather pitch in the opposition. The team us plenty of pace.” promotion to Division Camelford. We do a bit of formation remains fairly “Midfield is anchored Two is the team’s primary fitness training to warm up constant though. by Matthew Pethick and goal and a realistic with, but the main focus is “I like us to play 4­4­ Jordan Sleep, neither of ambition too: “The league ball retention – I want the 2,” explain Robin. “We’ve which are afraid to get stuck leaders, Veryan FC, are too players to be comfortable experimented with three in when required. Out wide far in front but finishing on the ball. We do this at the back, but 44­­2 just we rotate between Sam second is well within our through a mixture of 3­on­3 works better for us. In goal Capstick, Harley Westlake capabilities, so that’s what mini matches that require we have Jamie Burnett, and my son Sam Haddy, we’re working towards,” quick passing, and also who’s developed into a all of whom have plenty of he says. “With it comes through through some safe pair of hands for us. pace and give us different automatic promotion to simple ‘keep­ball’ exercises.” In front of Jamie, we have attacking options. In front

Page 38 Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Promotion Beckons for Boscastle AFC of them we have Danny “Everyone is welcome Piper, who plays as a to come up to the field and striker and Jake Dickinson, support us,” says Robin, who plays the No10 role “and then to join us in and is probably our most the Cobweb for a drink naturally talented player. afterwards!” On the bench we can call Sounds like the perfect on George Hughes and way to spend a Saturday Shane Metters, who are afternoon to us! both reliable defenders.” Meet The Manager: So, what does Robin Name: Robin Haddy copyright photo courtesy David Flower consider to be the team’s Age: 48 single greatest asset? th “Pace!” he replies without Supports: Boscastle vs Tintagel, on Jan 17 2015, Dejection on the hesitation. “We’re also a Liverpool FC Tintagel players faces just before the half time whistle, as very young team, which Boscastle's number 2 scores their sixth goal Robin has lived in the village means there is plenty of since he was four years room for the team to grow Duchy League Division Three old. He first represented and improve over the next Top of the table as of mid-March. Note that there are 12 Boscastle AFC as a 14­year­ few years. Basically, we clubs in the League – unfortunately space restrictions old, going on to play for play as a team and we try prevent us from reproducing the entire league results the first team for many to play football the way it here though. years thereafter. Robin should be played.” claims that the highlight Club Played Won Drawn Lost GD Pnts Notable wins for the of his involvement with 1 Veryan 19 18 1 0 81 55 team have included the Boscastle AFC to date 2 Boscastle 17 14 1 2 53 43 recent 8­0 thumping of was winning the Duchy 3 Queens 20 11 3 6 12 36 Tintagel – the first time League Junior Cup in 1999 Rangers the two teams have met – a competition open to 4 Tregony 22 10 1 11 -19 31 in a local derby match every team in the county. 5 Tintagel 18 8 2 8 6 26

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Boscastle Blowhole Spring 2015 Page 39 Opening Hours and Useful Phone Numbers Bottreaux Filling Station Emergency Services: Tel: 01840 250108 Coastguard, Fire, Police, Ambulance: Dial 999 Police Station: For non-urgent issues: 101 Monday - Friday 8am-6pm, Doctors’ Surgery and out-of-hours emergency Saturday 9am-5pm doctor: 01840 250209

Sunday 9am-1pm NHS Advice : If you are feeling unwell and need a telephone health assessment, please call the NHS 111 service free of charge Newsagents and Spar Shop from any phone by dialing 111 Tel: 01840 250419 Hospitals: Bodmin - East Cornwall 01208 251300 Cash machine during business hours Minor Injuries Unit open8 am – 10 pm, seven days a week Open daily at 6.00 am Launceston General 01566 761000 Minor Injuries Unit open8 am – 10 pm, seven days a week Post Office at Cornish Stores Stratton 01288 320101 Phone for opening hours Minor Injuries Unit open 24hrs, seven days a week Truro -Treliske 01872 250000 Tel: 01840 250344 Plymouth - Derriford 08451 558155 NatWest Bank Dental Helpline: 0845 5000 230 NHS Emergency Dental Appt: 01872 354 375 The Mobile NatWest bank calls at the harbour carpark on Fridays , from 1.45pm until 2.15pm. Boscastle Visitor Centre: 01840 250010 Local Churches: Mobile Library Church of England 01840 250359 0800 032 2345 or 01872 272702 Methodist 01840 214818 Catholic 01840 770663 Now visits every fourth Friday: Harbourmaster: 01840 250200 Due at Boscastle, Paradise Road 10.20 -10.40 Tintagel- The Old Post Office 10.55 -11.15 Parish Council: Chairman: 01840 250414 th th 27 March, 24 April Clerk: 01840 230609 email: [email protected] 22nd May, 19th June Community Centre Bookings: 01840 250442 Camelford Library Cornwall Council: 0300 1234 100 and Council One Stop Shop Camelford One Stop Shop: 0300 1234 111 Town Hall, Market Place Environment Agency: 0800 807 060 Tel: 01840 212409 Floodline: 0345 988 1188 Tuesday: 09.30 - 17.00 Thursday: 09.30 - 13.30 South West Water emergency: 0844 346 2020 Saturday: 10.00 - 13.00 SWW leak reporting 0800 230 0561 Highways: 0300 1234222 Waste Tip, Bowithick Quarry RSPCA: 0300 1234 999 Sanding Road, Tintagel Western Power emergencies: 0800 365 900 Tel: 01840 770778 Village Hall Bookings: Jo Kent: 01480 250879 Open Friday to Monday: 9am – 4pm Village website: www.boscastlecornwall.org.uk Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day

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