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2018 Covers The theme for the covers this year is “Unusual photos of the Parish of Chacewater”. Thanks to Rob Knill, Richard Simmonds & Robin Hunter for supplying them. The location for each photo can be found ‘somewhere’ in each edition. See if you can identify the place and then search for the answer inside. ADVERTISING IN “WHAT’S ON in CHACEWATER” If you would like to put any item or advertisement in “What’s On in Chacewater” contact Brenda Bailey before 12 noon on 18th of the preceding month at Ronda, The Terrace, Chacewater, , TR4 8LT or telephone (01872) 560485 or e-mail : [email protected]

2 SPECIAL EVENTS IN JUNE

Sat. 2nd 11.00. – 3.00.pm Take a Break in Twelveheads Sunday School Room with a tea, coffee or lunch. Conversation or just a rest. All donations go to charity

Sat. 2nd 2.00.pm – 4.00.pm Messy Church at Baldhu. See p 29

Sun. 3rd 9.30.am. CRoW walking group meets in the Car Park for the monthly walk. See p 21

Mon. 4th 6.30.pm Monthly Meeting of LNDP in Wheal Jane Room, Chacewater Village Hall ~ see p 31

Mon. 4th 7.00.pm Chacewater Football Club AGM in the Pavilion on the Recreation Ground.

Tues 5th 7.15.pm Chacewater W.I. in the W.I. Hall

Fri 8th 7.30.pm “James and the Giant Peach” & “Whodidit”. In Chacewater Village Hall - 2 great shows for the price of 1 £5. Book now ~ Chacewater Players see p 8 & 9

Sat 8th 7.30.pm “James and the Giant Peach” & “Whodidit”. In Chacewater Village Hall watch the talented residents of our area perform and enjoy the therapy of a good laugh phone 01872 561760 to book ~ Chacewater Players see p 8 & 9

Fri. 15th 7.00.pm. Chacewater Parish Council Planning Meeting ~ Chacewater Village Hall

Sat. 16th 1.30.pm Rocks under a stereo microscope in Chacewater Village Hall - Kernow Microscopical Society ~ see p 13

Mon. 18th 10.15. am – 11.45. am Monday Morning Meet in the WI Hall – see p 4

Wed. 20th 6.30. – 8.00.pm 1st Public Consultation for the Pavilion, in the Wheal Jane Room, Chacewater Village Hall. Refreshments available as you see the proposals for a replacement on P.T.O.

3 the Recreation Ground, with a chance to make your suggestions – see p 37

Thurs. 21st 7.30.pm Bingo in Chacewater Village Hall ~ profits to charity

Fri. 22nd 2.00.pm – 5.00.pm Chacewater School Fayre ~ see p 17

Fri. 29th 7.00.pm. Chacewater Parish Council Monthly Meeting staring with public question time. Chacewater Village Hall

ADVANCE NOTICE

Sat. 14th July Electric Vehicle Day in Chacewater Village Hall ~ Chacewater

Mobile Library Service The Mobile Library will visit Chacewater Parish at:-

Twelveheads Chapel 11.50 am - 12.10 pm The Car Park in Chacewater Village 1.20 pm - 2.00 pm ~ then onto High View, Blackwater 2.15 pm - 2.35 pm on Thursday 21st June

Monday Morning Meet

Monday 18th June between 10.15 – 11.45, in the WI building in the Free Car Park. This is an opportunity to have a free cuppa and get to know other people in our community. Friendly informal atmosphere, come and go as you please, both men and women welcome. Thanks extended to my lovely helpers Jenny, Dave and Kath for making this possible, Dave’s shop for kindly supplying the tea and coffee and Mem and Conrad’s shop who are giving us the milk)

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Safe Places Scheme People who may be feeling vulnerable will find it comforting to know that if they go to a registered ‘Safe Place’, the staff there will do their best to help them. Safe Places is a scheme that helps people with learning disabilities if they feel anxious or they are faced with verbal abuse, bullying, or harassment when out in the community. The scheme provides them with a 'safe place' to go. Window stickers show where the Safe Places are. These can be seen in places such as shop, leisure centres, libraries and so on. I need help ‘I need help’ cards are carried by individuals. They contain contact details of a designated person who may be a family member or a carer. The scheme has been set up to stop bullying and abuse of adults with learning disabilities in many areas of the country including Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. How does it work? If a person with an ‘I need help’ card needs assistance when they are in the community, they can show this to a member of staff in a Safe Place. Someone will then call their designated person or the Police, depending on what the circumstances may be. Venues involved in the scheme are easily identifiable by the yellow logo displayed in their front window. Going to a Safe Place can be used in any situation where a person with a learning disability is feeling vulnerable. For example, if someone is being called names or if they are being bullied. Or they may have missed the bus and are feeling overwhelmed. For more information you can email [email protected].

6 Safe Places Chacewater Bakery is proud to be working with other organisations to provide safe places for those with learning difficulties and/or Autism if they need help or assistance in any way. This could include having been bullied, lost their purse or wallet, missed their bus or hurt themselves. The sticker in our window (illustrated here) shows that we are a safe place to come and get help. Opposite is a little information about this initiative.

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7 8 Summer Show – Double Bill Come and see “James and the Giant Peach” and the very funny Comedy Murder Mystery – Whodidit? Being performed by your very own village production company Chacewater Players. The evening is going to be performed with cabaret style seating, so bring a bottle, sit back and relax. There will be refreshments available throughout the evening.

Join us either on Friday 8th June or Saturday 9th June at 7:30pm, Chacewater Village Hall. You are guaranteed to be entertained and to laugh throughout. Only £5 a ticket. Box Office : 01872 561760

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12 Kernow Microscopical Society The next meeting of the Kernow Microscopical Society will be on Saturday June 16th in the Killifreth room at Chacewater village hall at 1.30pm. We shall be looking at rocks under the stereo microscope. Interested? Do come along. Maybe you will discover a new hobby! You don't need to own a microscope, just an interest to discover more about our microscopical world. Our meetings focus on the practical aspects of microscopy; using microscopes and exploring methods of preparing specimen slides to view. Our members include professional microscopists who can assist with queries on instruments and microscopical techniques. In April we had a fascinating talk on blood smears both normal and pathological. We then spent a very enjoyable time looking at a variety of blood films under our own microscopes. We are currently actively searching for new members and would be very happy to welcome you. Have a look at our 2018 events diary at http://kernowmicroscopy.webplus.net to see our meetings for the coming year. You can also email us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming more of you to our meetings. Pat Woodward Publicity Officer

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14 Plans for the Killifreth Engine House 'm Chris. I grew up in Cornwall and have always lived in the Truro area. I've recently chosen to embark on an enormous project to convert the Killifreth Engine House and wanted to share with the community. This project has been a long time in the making and this is the story so far... I set out to find a project during mid 2015. My strategy was to scour the local area for ruins, barns or derelict properties, contact the landowner and see if they would be willing to sell it to me. This is when I stumbled across Killifreth Engine House. With a bit of research I found that pre-planning advice had been requested from the Council who had suggested that the conversion of the building would not be permitted. At this point I knew I was in for a battle but given the important nature of the building and the potential end result I decided that this was a battle worth fighting. I subsequently agreed with the previous landowner the terms of an agreement for me to take on the project including obtaining planning permission and then purchasing the land from him for a pre-agreed price. This process took much longer than expected - almost two years - planning permission was finally approved in February 2018 and I purchased the land in April 2018. During the process of gaining planning consent I was extremely fortunate that the Parish Council shared my view of the importance of this project, with the numerous chimneys dotted throughout the valley and the surrounding industrial heritage forming a key part of the areas character. Because the work ensures that these features remain, the option to convert it into a dwelling house seemed to be favoured over allowing it to crumble. The project to convert the building is clearly substantial. There are a whole range of stonework repairs needed as well as continued negotiations with the planners and conservation professionals regarding the materials and methods used in the new and replacement elements of the build such as windows, doors and roof structure. P.T.O.

15 The plan is to retain the building in its current form. Other than various repairs, there are no modifications required to the fabric of the structure and the adaptations required to allow it to be lived in will all be fitted within the existing building. The next steps are, once some key planning conditions are signed off, to undertake ground works, service connections and important stonework repairs to ensure that everything is stable. Chris Jones

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16 17 Annual Report from the Chairman of Chacewater Parish Council Parish Council has had a busy year 2017/2018. Some notable achievements have included tidying up the Recreation Ground, removal of the Leylandii which had got out of hand at the far end, and the felling of the much loved Monteray pines next to the road which had become too dangerous to leave. In the future we will have to deal with the Leylandii at the bottom of the car park. Perhaps a lesson to be learnt is that we must remember to manage our trees where possible in the future and not let them get out of hand. Perhaps the most interesting and talked about thing in the village at the moment is the Local Neighbourhood Plan. And I am so pleased to see so many people from our community are actively taking part, and working very hard to make it happen; the speed by which it is moving on is quite incredible, and much faster than many other parishes. Well done to everyone concerned. This is what it was intended to be - a plan produced by local people, indicating what they would like to see in their community, not just something done by the Parish Council. I think a word of thanks is needed to our hard working councillors. People may think we all sit and just chat. I can assure them they do far more than that. Every month councillors carry out an inspection of the village recording things that need attention to ensure these are sorted as well as getting involved in a number of other activities. Many thanks to our Clerk and congratulations to Charlotte and Paul on the birth of their new son, and welcome back after her maternity break. Many thanks to Sue Herman who stood in as locum clerk for the six months Charlotte was off; making the administration a smooth run over that period. And finally thank you to Richi Northey for his continued help and commitment around the village. We have over the year, at one time, achieved our full complement of Parish Councillors, but unfortunately for one reason or another some

18 have decided to leave us again and we now have 2 vacant seats available if anyone is interested. Cllr. Martin Stephens Chairman, Chacewater Paris Councillor

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20 Chacewater Rights Of Way Walk (CRoW) - Sunday 6th May 2018

The 6th May CRoW walk took place on a beautifully clear, sunny morning and introduced the group to a veritable feast of interesting features, historic fact and ambition; for we had one specific surprise in stall! So, once the statutory few minutes of four-legged introductory protocols were over, we headed away from the Square in a northerly direction, over the pedestrian crossing and west along The Terrace to the foot of Wheal Busy Lane. We paused here for a moment to view the village and talk about the new village street cleaning contract (which had already had a real impact along The Terrace), an opportunity was also taken to discuss the numerous orange arrows that had recently been pinned or tie-wrapped to selected posts, trees or road signs around the Parish to identify the 3 new Mining Trails walking routes (See cornwalltrails.net and look for Chacewater). On and up Wheal Busy Lane, we soon turned right along bridleway 301/63/3, eventually emerging (out of puff!) at the top of Great Wheal Busy Downs, from where we could see all the majesty of the various engine houses looking south-westerly direction. Turning left along the gloriously tree tunnelled bridleway 301/5/1, we stopped for a moment so that Paul Shevlin could update us on the currently abandoned “Observatory for Cornwall” – let’s hope it has a future! Pressing on we soon came across the well preserved Great Wheal Busy Engine House (and beehives!), which will hopefully soon be used by the good folk of Boscawen Farm. Turning left 90 degrees, we were soon debating what could be done to recover the Great Wheal Busy Smithy to a similar standard, because it is now in desperate need of refurbishment and is surrounded by some quite awful examples of “organised” flytipping. If that weren’t concerning enough, the silence of the morning was soon broken by the first of about six groups of off-roaders heading for some sort of rally near the Poldice Valley. P.T.O.

21 However, “every cloud hath a silver lining” as they say and this day was no exception. We crossed the road towards Todpool where we were soon introduced to the initial works being undertaken by Chris Jones, whose aim it is to sympathetically restore the Killifreth Stamps Engine House to something like its former glory and then live in it. Well qualified and clearly possessing the enthusiasm and skills to take on such an enormous challenge, Chris has kindly agreed to provide WHAT’S ON with infrequent updates in future as they go about their wonderful work – it already looks great!

The CRoW Walking Group pause at Killifreth Stamps, which is being given new life. Lifted by the whole experience and following a few minutes of litter picking, we headed back toward Salem via bridleway 301/55/2. Emerging out at the main road to some pretty speedy traffic, wits were needed as we went eastward towards the village before nipping back up to Wheal Busy Lane past Primrose Farm and Arden Cottage along Bridleway 301/64/1, where we had another group photo with the valley of Chacewater as a backdrop. Back down and into the Square by 1115 – following the previously mentioned orange Mining Trails arrows – there was time for more chat, some

22 coffee and cake at the Old Market. All agreed that this had been a truly wonderful walk.

The next CRoW walk starts from the Square Car Park at 9.30am on Sunday 3rd June 2018, by which time the three Chacewater Mining Trail routes will be part of the cornwalltrails.net website. Rob Knill

Inclusive Play You may remember that Chacewater Projects has identified a need for all children to be able to play together whatever their physical ability. To that end it was decided to start a fund with the aim of proving an inclusive roundabout in the Play Area in the Recreation Ground. There have been several donations already and promises of more. Also, applications are being made to grant funders. We have received a very generous donation of the right to copy and sell cross stitch patterns created using the photo on the cover of last month’s edition of What’s On. I have the copy and it is suggested that a donation of £5 to The Chacewater Projects would be appropriate. More about this later in the magazine. Meanwhile, contact me on 01872 560486 if you would like to have a copy. Brenda Bailey Hon. Treasurer, The Chacewater Projects

23 JENNY''S GARDEN PATCH ~ JUNE Long summer days and warm light evenings make June the month when we are able to enjoy spending time outside, even if only to sit out with a cool drink. Let’s hope we get better weather than we have done so far this Spring. Roses, honeysuckle and clematis are in full bloom. Gorgeous peonies and oriental poppies are the stars of the flower border, quickly followed by geraniums, delphiniums, campanulas, foxgloves and other favourites. Patio containers and baskets will be filling out contributing to the picture of abundance. In the veg garden there should be early summer vegetables to enjoy plus the first of the soft fruit.

PLANT OF THE MONTH ROSES Roses have a long and colourful history. They have been symbols of love, beauty, war, and politics. The rose is, according to fossil evidence, 35 million years old. In nature, the genus Rosa has some 150 species spread throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Garden cultivation of roses began some 5,000 years ago, probably in China. During the Roman period, roses were grown extensively in the Middle East. They were used as confetti at celebrations, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of perfume. Roman nobility established large public rose gardens in the south of Rome. After the fall of the Roman Empire, the popularity of roses seemed to rise and fall depending on gardening trends of the time. It wasn't until the late eighteenth century that cultivated roses were introduced into Europe from China. Most modern-day roses can be traced back to this ancestry. Roses will grow in almost any soil, as long as it is well drained. Incorporating some well rotted garden compost or manure into the planting area will get your rose off to a flying start. There are so many different roses, there is possibly one for any spot in the garden, from a container to a sunny patio or a climber for a north facing wall.

JUNE IN THE GARDEN � Plant new acquisitions and water regularly � Keep on top of weeds � Dead-head roses and container plants � Prune early summer shrubs � Water tubs and baskets and feed regularly � Stand cacti and other houseplants outside � Continue to trim hedges and topiary � Plant outdoor tomatoes, runner beans and French beans � Plant out winter brassicas � Keep sowing salad leaves � Keep mowing lawns � Harvest soft fruit � Mist greenhouses on hot days � Check roses for signs of blackspot and aphids, treat if necessary

Well that’s another month gone by, half the year gone already. I hope that you are all enjoying your gardens. If you would like any additional horticultural advice please come along the Chacewater Garden Centre and have a chat with any of the helpful and friendly staff. Have a good month in your gardens. Jenny Matthews (Manageress)

24 25 26 From David Watson a Reader from Eight Saints Cluster of Churches I think it was in the summer of 1965 that my parents took my brother and me to the ABC Theatre in Great Yarmouth to see ‘The Bachelors’ who were appearing in Holiday Showtime. They were top of the bill and their act included their signature, show-stopping song, ‘I Believe’. The lyrics have stuck with me ever since – consistent proof that secular music has much to offer us in grounding the Christian faith in everyday life. Of finding God in everyday places and situations. I believe for every drop of rain that falls a flower grows I believe that somewhere in the darkest night a candle glows I believe for everyone who goes astray someone will come to show the way For Christians, the Gospel message is the core of their faith. It is a precious resource, an ageless mine of inspiration. But the danger is that is considered to be so precious that it must not be ‘sullied’ by the worldliness of everyday life. Perish the thought of talking to someone about Jesus in Sainsbury’s, or offering the comfort of the Gospel message over a pint in the Punchbowl & Ladle to someone whose life has just fallen apart. That stuff is just for church. Well, actually it isn’t. God is already there in Sainsbury’s; God is already ahead of us in the Punchbowl & Ladle. All the places where a reassuring message is most needed. And He is constantly send- ing us little signs and reminders of his presence. There is a story of a man who whispered, “God, speak to me.’ And a skylark sang. But, the man did not hear. The man looked around and said, “God let me see you.” And a star shone brightly. But, the man did not notice. The man shouted, “God show me a miracle!” And, a baby was born. But, the man missed the point. So, he cried out in despair, “Touch me God and let me know you are here!” Whereupon, God reached down and touched the man. But, the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on. P.T.O.

27 We often miss out on a blessing because it isn’t packaged the way that we expect. God hears us; but we do not hear Him. So, let’s give the last word to ‘The Bachelors’: Every time I hear a newborn baby cry or touch a leaf or see the sky Then I know why I believe. David Watson David Watson is a Reader living in and serving the Eight Saints Cluster of Churches which includes Carharrack, Chacewater, Devoran, Feock, Gwennap, Perran-ar-Worthal, and Stithians.

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28 29 On Behalf of Chacewater Parish Council “What’s On in Chacewater” is publishing emergency numbers to help readers who may need them.

EMERGENCY / Out of hours TELEPHONE contact nos

South West Water (SWW) Large water leaks 0344 346 2020 SWW Overflowing manholes etc 0344 346 2020 Flooding roads / houses 0300 1234 222 (anytime) Highways Emergencies Fallen Trees 0300 1234 222 (anytime)

Western Power Emergency information Power cuts etc 0800 678 3105 General contact enquiries 0800 096 3080 Electricity emergency Power lines down etc 0800 40 40 90

Gas Emergency / leaks / smell etc 0800 111 999

Council Housing emergency repairs 0300 1234 161 (anytime) Anti-social behaviour 0300 1234 161 (anytime)

Police 999 or 112 for emergencies or if non urgent 101

Ambulance 999 or 112 for emergencies or if non urgent 111 for the NHS medical helpline Fire 999 or 112 for emergencies Cornwall Fire and Rescue also have non-urgent numbers: general enquiries 0300 1234 232 and 24 hour fire safety advice 0800 3581 999

30 Your Neighbourhood Development Plan - Monthly Update The Neighbourhood Development Planning (NDP) Team took advantage of the poor April weather by continuing with their Wheal Jane Policy Working Group sessions, which have mainly focused on 3 specific areas: �� Quality of Design

�� Housing Need

�� Economy and Jobs These are crucial elements of the NDP process because, taken together, they will determine the size, scale, type and necessity for any future development in and around our Parish. There is a good deal of pressure for change out there and so you can imagine there is no shortage of outside influence also? However, we have sought advice (principally from ’s Local Neighbourhood Development Team), scrutinised Cornwall’s Local Plan and analysed the results of the Chacewater Parish specific Housing Needs Survey (HNS) in relation to the NDP Housing Target set out for the wider Community Network Area (CNA). This has enabled us to build up a solid, factual information database from which to inform the slightly complex set of calculations we have to work up to justify the future housing make up for the Parish. In parallel and integral to the factual information we need gather in support of the above, we have: �� Now delivered our 98-page Local Landscape Character Assessment (LLCA) document which can be viewed on the Village website and is really worth a read if you wish to know Ambulance 999 or 112 for emergencies more about the area in which you live. �� Worked up a Business Questionnaire and are currently getting around the various business outlets in the area to get a better feel for the wider employment/customer piece. P.T.O.

31 We are also planning a Youth Engagement event at the Old Market between 3.30 and 4.40pm on Tuesday 22nd May 2018, so we can hear from our youngsters exactly what they wish to have available to them as part of the future of their Parish. We are working on the Master NDP document and have identified a need for a bit more funding, so a bid for about £2.5K will be made of the Groundwork UK Community Rights Programme this month also. Please note that, to date, we have not had to approach the Parish Council for any funds in support of our NDP and at this point see no reason for doing so either! As always, for more information about the NDP, visit the village website, read the detail on our dedicated notice boards in the main Car Park and Village Hall or feel free to come along to our Monthly Meetings which are usually held in the Wheal Jane Room of the Village Hall on the first Monday of every month at 6.30pm……..and only last an hour. Alternatively, you can contact: Mr Rob Knill via email: [email protected] or Tel: 01872 561364/07816 773218. Mr Tony Roode via email: [email protected] or Tel: 01872 560253 Mrs Terie Chesworth via email: [email protected] or Tel: 01209 822054 It would be great to hear from you!

Community Quiz Night 7.00PM every Wednesday in the Old Market Test your knowledge and have a bit if a laugh! Your Quiz Master is Dave Driver Food and Real Ale provided by Tony Murley

32 Local Government News. Dear Reader Again, this year I have been asked to present a report of my work for all the three Parish areas that I have had the honour of representing in the division of Chacewater Kenwyn and Baldhu. At each Annual Parish Meeting, so few people attended, that I am taking this opportunity of using this report as my main item for the article in this edition of this magazine. April /May 2018 Annual Parish Report from John Dyer - Cornwall Council member for the following Parish Councils: Chacewater; Kenwyn and Kea (Baldhu Ward) To all residents of Chacewater Parish. It is always good to start a report with positive items and to say it was a pleasure to be able to make a grant from the local members grant fund to the Scouts and Guide at Tomperrow Camp site in the Baldhu Ward, because many children from Chacewater and Kenwyn Parishes will be able to enjoy the play equipment it has helped to provide. The recent changes to the electoral system might be considered by some to be an improvement but the local council recommendation from the Boundary Commission is that Cornwall Council be reduced to 87 elected members in 2021. This will not affect Chacewater Parish although at one stage it was talked about Twelveheads could be included in Kea Parish. However, the current Ward that I represent will change to cover Chacewater, Twelveheads, Greenbottom and all of Threemilestone Village. Shortlanesend will be covered by a different ward. Today as I write, Cornwall Council decided to back the Stadium of Cornwall proposal with 69 votes in favour and 41 against with 7 abstentions with also as a grant of £3 million pounds to help their funding . I was one of the 41 members that voted against the proposal because the residents were practically unanimous in their opposition for four main reasons: P.T.O.

33 �� the traffic levels on the A390 is already too heavily congested and not coping with the volume of traffic today �� the impact the additional traffic and development will have on the Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske (access for ambulances etc) �� that the effluent disposal will be discharged into a very large tank and then pumped out by tankers - although the supporters would not explain how it was to be disposed of, but I assumed then spread on agricultural land which I found totally unacceptable on the grounds of smell and the fly population for local residents. I was also concerned that if the tank failed all the effluent would seep into the River Kenwyn and end up in Victoria Square in Truro and the consequences of that did not bear thinking about. �� when the original planning permission was given to the site, Cornwall Council overwhelming voted that the permission would only be granted if there was to no public money put into the project and this proposal was contrary to that council decision. So, in conclusion out of 123 Members with the ability to vote on the Stadium proposals it went through with a majority of 18 – many of which on a regular basis do not travel along the A390 road or wish to know anything about the sewage system being enforced on us. I would have been in favour of a Stadium for Cornwall if it was situated in a more central location for our county, have better public transport access and was self-funding. The mundane work from day to day will continue e.g. fly tipping, potholes, planning permissions and I will continue to help and support the people of Chacewater to the best of my ability. I regard it as a huge privilege to “Chair “The Chacewater Projects Team” which looks at and runs the Special Events that take place throughout the year. A special thank you must go to Chacewater Parish Council for their warm welcome when I attend meetings and

34 Mr Martin Stephens (Chairman) and Mrs Charlotte Bearham (Clerk) for their efficient running of your Parish. Finally, if there is any matter you think I could help with please get in touch on Home 01872 273329, Mobile 07962 217 665 or by email [email protected] Sincerely with kind regards

John Dyer Penventinnie: Kenwyn; TRURO TR4 9EG

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36 A New Pavilion for Chacewater Recreation Ground Chacewater Parish Council invites everyone to help develop the new community facility for The Recreation Ground on - Wednesday 20th June at 6:30pm—8pm at Chacewater Village Hall. Chacewater Parish Council wants to redevelop the old pavilion so that is can used for a range of sports and activities, as well as be designed to enhance the school facilities. The old football pavilion and toilet block need to be knocked down as per the original scheme that obtained planning permission 4 years ago. The original design had 2 changing rooms, with showers, public toilets, referee changing rooms and a small kitchen. A New Approach Chacewater Parish Council would like to redevelop the site and has instructed South West Community Builds to Project Manage the build from Concept to Completion, working with the community to create a new, modern adaptable space for all. The idea is NOT to recreate a football club but to design it in a way to allow more sports to operate from the building, i.e. running clubs, fitness classes, yoga & walking football. It is also the plan, if the community wants it to happen, to form a new Art & Crafts room, which could be used for breakfast and after-school clubs, a place for local craft groups to meet or even a place to form an art class or art group. Currently all of the rooms within the parish are designed for meetings etc. but it is the thought to have a room or two, that will be designed to get messy. The first of public consultation will be held at Chacewater Village Hall on Wednesday 20th June at 6:30pm—8pm. This is a drop-in session for people to present and discuss their ideas. Refreshments will be provided so pop along for tea and cake and talk about the future of The Recreation Ground.

Are proud to be project managing this new facility for Chacewater. To comment on the scheme please attend the meeting, email us or fill in a comment form on the website. www.communitybuilds.co.uk [email protected]

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38 39 VILLAGE PONDWATCH MAY 2018

The pond is fringed with fresh spring flowers. A carpet of small blue speedwell flowers is backed by a pink curtain of red campions with patches of yellow buttercups and dandelions standing in between. Three pairs of sparrows visit the pond regularly throughout the day. They cling to upright stems and forage for food among waterside plants and newly-sprouted bramble leaves. A pair of blackbirds frequent the western bramble thicket and the male bird turns dead leaves off matted floating water weeds where large red damselflies have quickly paired up to lay eggs. Tadpole’s numbers are reduced to scattered handfuls. In the sunshine, a small cluster gathers to feast on decaying vegetation. A few huddle near the surface in the weeds or in shallow water. Newts abound all over the pond. One quartet is spotted cruising in line ahead near the south shore. Others drift in open water, hide beneath lily leaves or turn in nests among the weeds. On the sunlit bottom, a dark newt slowly approaches a group of tadpoles and a cased caddis fly nymph. Although well-camouflaged among floating stalks, water stick insects may be seen swimming strongly across open water. One hangs below the weeds devouring a captured nymph while another lunges unsuccessfully at a passing whirligig beetle. . Paul Shevlin

40 41 Bruce’s Bit Do YOU Have Something Funny to Share? E-mail it to Bruce at [email protected] and it may be put into a future edition when there is space to spare.

My thanks to Jill West for this

Pretty Ugly I'm very ugly So don't try to convince me that I am. a very beautiful person Because at the end of the day I hate myself in every single way And I'm not going to lie to myself by saying There IS beauty inside of me that matters So rest assured I will remind myself That I am a worthless, terrible person And nothing you say will make me believe I still deserve love Because no matter what 1 am not good enough to be loved And I am in no position to believe that Beauty does exist within me Because whenever I look in the mirror I always think Am I as ugly as people say?

(Now read bottom up) By Abdullah Shoaib

42 St Paul’s Church, Chacewater SUNDAY SERVICES AT 9.45am Preachers in June are:- June 3rd Rev. Owen Blatchly June 10th Rev. Steve Fletcher June 17th Rev. Simon Bone June 24th Rev. Simon Cade July 1st Rev. Bridget Guzek

Everybody welcome Refreshments follow in the Common Room A warm welcome awaits everyone at St Paul’s. For further information please call Terry Lister (01872 560421) or Maureen Hartley (01872 560153)

CHACEWATER METHODIST CHURCH WELCOMES ONE AND ALL TO COME AND JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY CHACEWATER VILLAGE HALL Morning Service at 10.30.am Preachers in June Sunday 3rd June :- Rev. Susan Golden ( Holy Communion) Sunday 10th June :- Local Worship Team Sunday 17th June :- Helen Nicholson Sunday 24th June :- Roy Davey at 11.00 for Circuit service

Further information from Revd Susan Golden 01872 263822 or 07951 428218 or [email protected]

43 REGULAR ORGANISATIONS IN CHACEWATER PARISH If you would like to add your organisation to “What’s On in Chacewater” please contact the editor. Tel: 01872 560485 or email [email protected] Chacewater Players meet every Monday at 7.30.pm (adults) February to May [summer season] and every Monday at 6.30.pm (children) from September to January [pantomime] inclusive in Chacewater Village Hall. For information Tel: 01872 560343.

Chacewater Methodist Parent & Toddler Group Every Friday 9.30 - 11.30.am in term time in the new Bowling Clubhouse, Falmouth Road, Chacewater. contact: Becky Tippett on (01872) 560429 or Helen New on 01872 562920 / 07964 751024 for further details

Kernow Microscopical Society meets normally every third Saturday in the month in the Killifreth Room of Chacewater Village Hall 1.30 - 5.30.pm with something for everyone. http://kernowmicroscopy.webplus.net/

Chacewater Women's Institute meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.15 pm in the W.I. Hall For information Tel: Anne Benson (01872) 271948

Chacewater Evergreen Club meets at 2.00.pm alternate Thursdays in the W.I. Hall. Tel: (01872) 560772

1st Chacewater Brownies & Rainbows Fridays in term time at Chacewater School Rainbows (girls aged 5 - 7)meet 4.45.pm - 5.45.pm Tel: (01209) 820020. Brownies (girls aged 7 - 10 from 6.00.pm to 7.30.pm Tel: (01872) 264345

Chacewater boys welcome at 1st Threemilestone Scout Group Beavers meet Mondays 5.00.pm - 6.15.pm in Threemilestone Methodist Hall Cubs meet Thursdays 6.00.pm - 7.30.pm in Threemilestone Methodist Hall Scouts meet Thursdays 7.00.pm - 9.00pm in Tomperrow Girls also welcome! For information Tel: Akela 01872 560531

44 REGULAR ORGANISATIONS IN CHACEWATER PARISH

Dance Club meets normally every Wednesday afternoon 2.00.pm - 4.15.pm in Chacewater Village Hall for ballroom and sequence dancing. All wecome at this friendly group. Tel: (01209) 214851 for more information.

Chacewater Runners Meet in the Village Car Park on Thursday evenings at 7pm. Hares & Tortoises are welcome to join us running in the trails in the parish . Just turn up to run as much or as little as is right for you. Wear good running shoes as there could be mud!!! Bring a torch (a head torch is ideal). For info. See Facebook and join the group ‘Chacewater Runners’

Kernow Karate meets Thursday evenings. For information Tel: (01872) 561644 or e-mail: [email protected]

Chacewater Rights of Way (Crow) Walking Group meets 1st Sunday in each month in the Car Park in the village. For info. Tel: 561364 or email gillian_knill@hotmailcom

Cornwall Orchid Society meets 1st Sunday in each month at 2pm in the Killifreth Room of Chacewater Village Hall. For info Tel: 07561 161461 or 07929 248156

Sisters in Stitches Craft Group meets last Monday of every month 2.00.pm at 3 Estrella Place, The Terrace, Chacewater.

“WHAT’S ON IN CHACEWATER” BY POST Don’t forget that if someone you know lives outside the Parish of Chacewater but wants to keep in touch we can send them monthly copies of “What’s On in Chacewater”. Just give us a supply of stamped, addressed C5 envelopes and we’ll do the rest. Send envelopes to: Ronda, 6 The Terrace, Chacewater, Cornwall, TR4 8LT.

45 Contacting your Local Councillors Chacewater Parish Council Brenda Bailey MBE Tel: 01872 560485 [email protected] Vice Chairman Paul Bearham Tel: 01872 560478 [email protected] John Carley Tel: 01209 821555 [email protected] Alan Crocker Tel: 01872 560079 [email protected] Paul Dyer Tel: 01872 560758 [email protected] Jim Holford Tel: 07584 135801 [email protected] Chris Kent Tel: 01872 561385 [email protected] Rob Knill Tel: 01872 561364 [email protected] Steve Leech Tel: 01872 560288 [email protected] Martin Stephens Tel: 01872 560784 [email protected] Chairman 2 Vacancies

Chacewater Parish Council Clerk Mrs. Charlotte Bearham; The Malt House, Chacewater Hill, Chacewater, TR4 8QA Tel: 01872 560478 or e-mail: [email protected]

Chacewater Parish Council Tree Warden Gary Bailey Tel: 07718 66017 [email protected]

Cornwall Council Cllr. John Dyer MBE Tel: 01872 273329 Mob: 07962 217665 e-mail: [email protected]

Chacewater Parish Council meets in the Killifreth Room at Chacewater Village Hall at 7pm on the last Friday of most months. The exceptions are January, August & December. Occasional meetings are also on 2nd Friday of the month when necessary. Dates of all meetings are listed in the What’s On in Chacewater events list and on Parish Council notice boards.

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