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PAGE 42 PAGE 3 An ancient oak often has a hollow trunk, its centre eaten away by fungi such as the LANEAST CHURCH GRAND EXHIBITION "Poor Man's Beefteak". The hollow provides a roosting place for owls in daytime, and a home for colonies of bats, which hibernate there in the winter, protected from the & CRAFT FAIR WEEK-END cold. After its death, an oak tree continues to support life. More than 200 varieties of fungi 21st & 22nd MAY 2011 live on the decaying wood, which is also eaten by woodlice and other insects. They Visit our beautiful Church and enjoy the flower displays break down the oak tree's nutrients, which return to the earth, to feed new oak trees. and local made exhibits Just of A395 Wayside Cross in Tresmeer Churchyard Craft Fair 21st May 2011 11am—4pm Latin cross with similar cross in relief on both sides seen by Ellis in St Nicholas's churchyard near the wall of the chancel. He considered that Crafts include Wood Turning, Hand made soaps, it was the cross mentioned by Blight as being near the old Parsonage house in Penpoll, Laneast, in 1858. Lake, agreeing with Blight, remarks Textiles, Local Art, Photographs, that it was removed in 1866 and Langdon saw it in Laneast churchyard Preserves, Cards, in 1886, but on revisiting the churchyard in 1890 found it gone. Baird and much more. suggests that the cross was first found at Penpoll in Laneast, then taken to the old Parsonage there (now pulled down). It was then moved to the churchyard and finally taken to its present site on a Serving Lunch vicar's grave in Tresmeer churchyard. It protrudes 0.4m in height from & Cream Teas the head of an unnamed grave, close to the East end of Tresmeer church. Tagged With Medieval Data Source English Heritage FREE ADMISSION County Council (Unitary) Parish Tresmeer Parliamentary Constituency North Cornwall 22nd MAY at 11am Sunday Church Service Grid Reference SN234234 (223368, 87486) And blessing of Wall Hanging fol- WGS84 Coordinates 50.6596, -4.49937

lowed by Nearest Postcode PL15 8QT Teas & Biscuits The nearest postcode is an aid to location, and does not necessarily reflect the actual address of the monument. Most scheduled monu- ments are not occupied buildings and have no postal address or post- To book a Stall contact Vicky on code of their own. In rural and coastal areas, the nearest geocodable 01566 880103 postal address may be several miles away.

Find more at www.ancientmonuments.info PAGE 4 PAGE 41 Life in an Oak Tree Few places support such a variety of life as an English oak tree. Its soft leaves rot CJT quickly in autumn, forming rich leafmould for insects and earthworms. The oak's Small Mini Digger with Driver open canopy allows plenty of light to reach the ground, so that many other plants, Compact Machine including primroses, violets, bluebells and ferns, can grow here. The tree itself is Fits in most gardens home to many birds, small mammals, insects, mosses, lichens and fungi. No Job Too Small

Writing around 300 BC, the Greek botanical writer, Theophrastus, declared, "The oak bears more things beside its fruit than any other tree." He noticed several different types of gall - a small growth formed when a female wasp lays an egg in the central vein of a growing leaf. The newly hatched larvae secrete a chemical which causes the leaves to mutate, forming the galls - protective homes for the growing insects. The largest are pinkish-white "oak apples", which can grow as big as golf balls. There are also smaller currant-galls, marble-galls, and spangle-galls.

The oak supports at least 350 varieties of insect - more than any other tree. Those living in the bark attract birds, such as great-spotted woodpeckers, to feed. Phone Craig Tratt 07825868328 Caterpillars of moths and butterflies eat the leaves. Most damaging is the Oak Leaf- Roller Moth, whose grub rolls over a leaf so that it can pupate within it. In some years, there are so many caterpillars that they can strip every leaf from the tree. Yet the sturdy oak usually survives, with only a small decrease in its annual growth. Know your Parish Councillors Oak Tree From July to August, the canopy of oak trees in southern hosts colonies of Chair: Mr. Peter Turner the rare Purple Emperor Butterfly, a spectacular creature whose colorful wings can Tel: 01566 781808 have a span of 84mm. Here the butterflies live on a diet of sticky honeydew, secreted E.mail: : [email protected] by aphids on the oak leaves. The acorns which fall to the ground in autumn provide another important food source, Mr. Graham Martin for wood pigeons, rooks, squirrels and mice. These birds and small mammals in turn Tel: 01566 781497 attract birds of prey, including buzzards, sparrow hawks and owls, which hunt in the Mrs. Barbara Brown forest. Tel: 01566 781362 Mrs. Mary Walters In the past, acorns were a vital foodstuff for people's pigs, turned loose in the forest every November. The right to feed pigs on the acorns is still held by the inhabitants Tel: 01566 781411 of the New Forest. Mrs. Julie Walters Tel: 01566 781339 Continue page 41…. Meetings now held at Rehoboth Church rooms. E-mail: [email protected]

PAGE 40 PAGE 5 TRESMEER PARISH COUNCIL AGM Egloskerry Cherries Open to everyone Parent, Baby and Toddler Playgroup

Thursday 12th May 7.30pm Rehoboth Church Rooms

Events at Tresmeer Village Hall Regulars: Monday Afternoons. Dog Training: Puppies: 1pm till2pm. Improvers: 2pm till 3pm Tuesday evenings. Line Dancing for beginners. 7.30pm till 10ish. £3 A friendly parent run playgroup for babies and toddlers Wednesday Evenings: Old Tyme Dancing 8pm New members always welcome Thursday evenings: Line Dancing for Intermediates. 7.30pm £3

To check all information is correct on any of the above contact Julie 01566 781339 Sessions held on Mondays from 1.30 – 3.15 at Coombe Valley Nursery Egloskerry, Egloskerry School.

Forthcoming Events Cost £1.50 per child £1.00 per sibling Big Breakfast Free for under 1’s Saturday 7th May 8am till 2pm A drink and a snack provided for the children and tea or coffee £5 Adults £3 Child for the adults

Skittles Night Friday May 27th. 7pm start. £2 entry. Food. Contact Zena 01566 785197 Or Amy 01566 785580 Fathers Day Picnic & Fun Afternoon: For further details Sunday 19th June at 1pm Recreation ground. Bring own picnic and drinks. True or False? th Jumble Sale Saturday October 15 2pm Jumble Wanted th Saturday 5 November 1:False 2: False-Pacific Ocean Guy Fawkes Building 3: True. 4: False Fish 10am till 2pm 5:False 2 6:True At Tresmeer Village Hall 7: True 8: False Mercury. Followed in the evening by small bonfire, food and get together. 9:True 10. False Tel:01566 781339

PAGE 6 PAGE 39 MESSAGE FROM TRESMEER PARISH COUNCIL

Tenders invited to clean and paint Splatt Bus Shelter.

Pressure wash the outside and inside of bus shelter

Repaint the outside and inside of the shelter using a suitable white masonry paint NEVILL HOVEY & CO LTD All tenders should be sent to the Chairman Peter Turner, Helson. Tresmeer. Launceston. Or phone: 01566 781808 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS The closing date is May 2011, or as soon as possible please. Tim Smith FCA CTA Adventurers Club (Primary School Children) Southgate Close, Launceston, Cornwall. PL15 9DU is held on Wednesday's during term-time from 3.30pm - 5pm Friday Night Youth Club (college age upwards) Telephone (01566)772109 E-mail: [email protected] is held on Friday's during term-time from 7.30pm - 9.30pm www.nevillhovey.co.uk both at Tresmeer Village Hall.

For more information call: Rachel 781429 CHARLES CAWSLEY

This relief is to be found on the east wall of St Mary Magdalene church. It is said that a stone lodged on her back will bring good luck From Grass Cutting, Strimming, Shrub Trimming, Patio Cleaning( power washing) Tree Maintenance, Lopping, Fence Repairs, Building Trellis to order & Size. Mary, Mary Magdalene Making Garden Doors & Wooden Gates Lying on the wall I throw a pebble on your Contact Gary back For competitive rates on your gardening needs Will it lie or fall? On: 07791910058 Or e-mail: [email protected]

PAGE 38 PAGE 7 Launceston Steam & Vintage Rally Central Heating * Servicing * Bathrooms * Solar Panels

Saturday 28 May to Monday 30 May Craig Williams Plumbing & Heating Engineer A fun-filled day for all the family. Steam and vintage vehicles of all kinds. Trade stands, craft and model tent. Traditional fairground with The Barton, Laneast, Launceston, PL15 8PN pipers organ. Traditional woodland crafts, old Cornwall exhibit with sheep sheerer demonstration. Large arena with a variety of attrac- tions including falconry displays, dog agility, tractor tug-of-war, brass OFTEC & Gas Safe, APPROVED bands, children's entertainment and lots more. Oil & gas servicing Visit our website for further details www.launcestonsteamrally.co.uk. Contact Anna Duke 01566 775879. 10.30am until 5.30pm Adults £6. Seniors £3. Children under 16 free (if with an adult). Full facilities for the disabled. Trebant Farm, Altarnun, Launceston Cornwall PL15 7RR Tel: 01566 880103

Mobile : 07721 421874 Emergency 24 hour call-out

THE FANTASTIC—-NOT TO BE MISSED! True or False Egloskerry Gardening Club Annual Gardener's Boot Sale 1.Electrons are larger than molecules? 2.The Atlantic ocean is the biggest ocean on earth? Saturday 14th May 3.The chemical make-up food often changes when you cook it? 10.00am - 12.30pm 4.Sharks are mammals? at 5.The human body has four lungs? Tresmeer Village Hall A wide variety of local, quality grown 6.Atoms are most stable when the outer shells are full? plants and garden related items. 7.Filtration separates mixtures based upon their particle size? Tables/Cars £5.00 (booking Advisable) 8.Venus is the closest planet to the sun? 9.Conductors have low resistance? Phone Jan 01566 770933 10.Herbivores eat meat? Answers on page 39

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PAGE 36 PAGE 9 The Newport Friar Launceston Featuring

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PAGE 35 PAGE 10 Crackington Local Produce Fair Battle of Stratton Re-enactment on the 5th May 2-5pm Saturday 14th May to Sunday 15th May

The Greville Regiment of the Sealed Knot will be re-enacting Corn- At the Crackington Institute, Higher Crackington, . wall’s Royalists most famous victory over the Roundheads in 1643. Local Producers from within 12 miles of Crackington Lots of things to see and do. Full programme to be confirmed have come together to sell their produce, including 11.00am - 4.30pm Saturday’s re-enactment starts at 3.00pm Sun- fresh produce, skincare, plants, jewellery, handmade day’s starts at 3.30pm Tickets are all-day tickets Adult £3.50; child gifts and other crafts. £2.00; concs £2.50 family £10 [2 + 3] under fives Entry is free, refreshments available. Stratton School Playfield, New Road, Stratton, Bude Visit the website for more details. Cornwall EX23 9AP Email: [email protected] Web: Crackington Local Produce Fair Vintage Motorcycle Rally Saturday 21 May 2011 is upon us and we have plenty of events lined up for this year. A National Trust Event: A free display of some of the best vintage motorcycles in the area Contact: Finch Foundry 01837 840046 Times:11:00 to 16:30. Booking Not Needed. Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Okehampton Devon EX20 2NW

Saturday 21st May

SUMMIT FESTIVAL 2011

New for this year we have loads of festival site decor, tee p's 4 headliners and a massive laser light show!

The event is on Kit Hill, Cornwall. With spectacular views on the second highest point in Cornwall the Summit Festival is believed to be the UK's Highest dance event.

How Much £16 for the First 100 - On sale now but Limited £18 - February -March £20 - April - May £25 on the Gate

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REGULARS

Rehoboth Methodist Chapel

1st May Mrs. Sleeman 8th Rachael Parsons 15th Frank Routly 22nd Jean Heywood 29th Michael Hicks All at 11am.

June 5th, 7pm, Concert with the Harmonies ladies choir. Supper to follow. Free admission. Freewill collection. All welcome. Providing edu- cational & informative hands-on en- counters with exotic animals, Spiders, Snakes, Lizards, Insects are just some of the animals you could be meeting, and not forgetting my beautiful barn owls. Available for: St Nicholas Church, Tresmeer Schools, Youth Groups, Birthday Parties, Shows & Rallies. Fairs & Fates, Services held on the 2nd Care Homes etc. Sunday of each month at 8.15am For your Hands on experience call Richard on : 01566 781419 & 0r E-mail: [email protected] 4th Sunday at 3.00pm Web site http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/animalencounters Rates vary according to distance Second Sunday: Holy Communion Fourth Sunday: Evening Prayer

Everyone welcome Veryan Bunker Tours Thursday 12th May

A National Trust Event: Discover a secret Cold War Bunker located on Nare Head. Rare chance to visit the only Cold War Early Warning Bunker in the South West, equipped as it was when operational. Tours led by ex- members of the Royal Observer Corps, who manned the bunker. Treneglos Church Contact: Lawrence Holmes 01872278234 Book of Common Prayer services at 3pm on: nd Times:18:30 to 20:00. Booking Essential 01872 278234 (please note volunteers landline). 2 Sunday of each month The Roseland and St Antony Head, Portscatho Cornwall TR2 5EY (Holy Communion) 4th Sunday of each month (Evensong) All welcome

PAGE 12 PAGE 33 Fill in the grid so that every column and every 3x3 box contains the CARADON MONTHLY WALKS numbers 1 to 9. There’s no maths involved - solve the puzzle with reason and logic Mount Edgcumbe Walk DATE: Wednesday May 4th 2011 6 7 3 8 5 MEETING: Barrows Park car park,Mt Edgcumbe Est 1st entrance on right after you pass Maker Church 5 3 6 4 (also on your right) as you make your way toward Cremyll village on B3247. Parking cost is £2.60 for 2 9 4hours & over (pay & display so bring change!) TIME: 10.00 am for 10.30 set off returning 3ish 4 8 3 GRID REF: SX 450 526 LUNCH: Lunch can be booked in advance at The Edgcumbe Arms, 8 5 2 Cremyll (tel; 01752 822294) – we expect to be there about 12.15pm OR The Orangery Restaurant, 2 4 7 Mount Edgcumbe Estate, Cremyll (tel:01752 822586) (Not open until Easter Weekend) OR Take a packed lunch there is an uncovered but tabled picnic area just in Mount Edgcumbe Park by the shop at the 2 5 4 7 Cremyll entrance.

DOGS ALLOWED: Well controlled/behaved dogs are welcome but you should note 3 2 1 that there are clear requirements for ALL dogs to be kept on leads for extensive peri- ods of the planned walk due to sheep, ducks and deer.

CLOTHING: Dress for the weather and suitable footwear for walking for sodden fields 3 8 9 4 6 and some rough tracks.

WALK INFORMATION: This walk is approx 5 miles and incorporates part of the Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, as well as parts of the Earl’s Estate and the , being a Harold Walters large part of the north east end of the . It includes bluebell stud- ded woodlands, open fields, formal gardens, riverside and coastal paths. Now undertaking small welding jobs

Walkers should note that there is a steep and potentially slippery woodland path (if wet), two road crossings, and two styles. After lunch, during the second part of Mini Digger Hire the walk, there is one section with two flights of steps (approx 55 in total), however for those who would prefer to avoid them or to terminate the guided walk after With or without driver. lunch, there is the opportunity to take a simple alternative route back to the meet- Your local ing point. ―Helping Hands‖ WALK LEADERS: Roger Dawe (07957 434122) & Alison Jewell (01579 370376) Tel: 07903903005

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PAGE 14 PAGE 31 Something to Smile About

What’s brown and sounds like a bell Dung!

A police officer stops a man and asks him for his license. Officer: It says that you need to be wearing glasses. Man: Well, I do have contacts. Officer: I couldn't care less who you know! You’re still getting a ticket!

Light travels more quickly than sound, which is why some people appear to be bright until you finally hear them speak.

Why did Tigger look in the toilet? He was looking for Pooh!

Why was the cookie crying? Because his mum had been a wafer so long!

How does the barber cut the moons hair? E-clipse it!

What does a cannibal call a man in a hammock? Breakfast in bed!

PAGE 30 PAGE 15 The Wilsey Down GOING AWAY? Hallworthy (on the A395) Ex’ Guide Dogs for the Blind dog walker and trainer is Tel 01840 261205 available to board dogs in my own home, also birds and small

A warm welcome awaits you from Jane and animals. I’m also available for dog walking any time. her staff, who look forward to serving you. Please ring for details ( reasonable rates ). Morning coffees, good food, fine wines and real ales. Comprehensive home cooked specials. Also pony poo Functions and parties catered for. free to collector. Takeaway. Tel. 01566 86674 Accommodation. Free range eggs 90p 1/2 dozen Sunday Carvery (not to be missed). Can deliver Families welcome.

Serving food between Canworthy Water Under 5’s 12.00pm and 2.00pm lunchtimes 6.00pm and 10.00pm evenings.

Meet on Mondays, between 10:30 & 10:45ish

Drink and Snacks supplied Egloskerry School Warm and friendly GAZEBOS If anyone comes across tokens Fun and games related to children, eg: Tescos, Call Auntie Rachel on 01566 781 275 FOR HIRE Flora, Box Tops on Nestle cereals , Sainsbury’s etc, Tresmeer Village Hall please could you save and pass have 1 Gazebo, with sides, into the school. DOG TRAINING CLASSES 20 x 10 or Also collecting, milk bottle tops

6mtrs x 3 metres and stamps. Or pass into me or, I will collect from Held at Tresmeer Village Hall which can be hired for you. Please note change of times for winter £20 per day. Each. Telephone: 01566 781339. Thank You Mondays: Julie Walters: 01566 781339 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Puppies 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Improvers

Ring Doris Stephens on 01566 775829 PAGE 16 PAGE 29

Tresmeer Village Hall Beginners Class SATURDAY 30th April, Every Tuesday. 7.30pm till 10ish 1st & 2nd May Easy Intermediate Every Thursday. 7.30pm till 10ish FREE ENTRY £3 each Tel: 01409 261120 or Mob: 07881707450 Saturday Ploughing Match Tractor Pulling both days The end of an Era….. Stationary Engines

It is with regret that Mr Stephens of St Giles on the Heath has Horse ploughing Catering announced that he will no longer be taking donations of plastic milk bottle tops for Charity. After so many years of collecting and Camping Available (donations) sorting, Mr Stephens has decided to hang up this particular hat and finish in this role. He would like to make it known that he can- Car Boot not accept any further bags of milk bottle tops but would like to PROCEEDS to Launceston Hospital thank all those who have supported him over the years. League of Friends Please note; SITA have recently confirmed that plastic tops can now be recycled with milk bottles. Simply add to the bag.

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25 NOVEMBER DICKENSIAN EVE & CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL FREE 3YR AND 4YR FUNDING AVAILABLE TAVISTOCK 18 DECEMBER MOUSEHOLE LIGHTS For enquiries and to book places, please contact:- Pre School: 01566 777529 FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL Nicola Gilbert 01566 774540 01208 77989/01208 72669 Website:www.grouptravelcoachhire.com Email: [email protected]

PAGE 27 PAGE 18 World Peace cookies (Korova cookies) PLEASE NOTE NEW CHARGES FOR Ingredients: TRESMEER VILLAGE HALL from April 2011 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Hire Charges:  1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Due to the increasing prices on gas and electric, it was decided to review our  1/2 teaspoon baking soda hiring prices.  1 stick plus 3 tablespoons (11 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature New prices as follows: Morning/afternoon/evening to regulars £12  2/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar On off events £15  1/4 cup sugar Evening event with bar: £25  1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt All day hire charge £30 with bar £35  1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract These new prices will start from April 2011 5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into chips, or a generous 3/4 cup store-bought mini chocolate chips Method: 1. Sift the flour, cocoa and baking soda together.

2. Working with a stand mixer, preferably fitted with a paddle attachment, or with a hand mixer in a large bowl, beat the butter on medium speed until soft and creamy. Add both sugars, the salt and vanilla extract and beat for 2 minutes more.

3. Turn off the mixer. Pour in the dry ingredients; drape a kitchen towel over the stand mixer to protect yourself and your kitchen from flying flour and pulse the mixer at low speed about 5 times, a second or two each time. Take a peek — if there is still a lot of flour on the surface of the dough, pulse a couple of times more; if not, remove the towel. Continuing at low speed, mix for about 30 seconds more, just until the flour disappears into the dough — for the best texture, work the dough as little as possible once the flour is added, and don't be concerned if the dough looks a little crumbly. Toss in the chocolate pieces and mix only to incorporate.

4. Turn the dough out onto a work surface, gather it together and divide it in half. Working with one half at a time, shape the dough into logs that are 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 3 hours. (The dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. If you've frozen the dough, you needn't defrost it before baking — just slice the logs into cookies and bake the cookies 1 minute longer.)

Getting Ready to Bake:

5. Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.

6. Using a sharp thin knife, slice the logs into rounds that are 1/2 inch thick. (The rounds are likely to crack as you're cutting them — don't be concerned, just squeeze the bits back onto each cookie.) Arrange the rounds on the baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.

7. Bake the cookies one sheet at a time for 12 minutes — they won't look done, nor will they be firm, but that's just the way they should be. Transfer the baking sheet to a cooling rack and let the cookies rest until they are only just warm, at which point you can serve them or let them reach room temperature.

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