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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 THIS MONTH

Sat. 6th 11.00. – 3.00.pm Take a Break in Twelveheads Sunday School Room with a tea or coffee or lunch. Conversation or just a rest. This will be that last of the season. All donations go to charity

Sun. 7th 9.30.am CRoW Walking Group meets in the car park for this month’s walk. - see p 17

Tues 4th 7.15.pm Harvest Supper – Auction of Veg/Fruit & Cakes W.I. All welcome

Fri. 12th 7.00.pm. Chacewater Parish Council Planning Meeting ~[if needed] - Chacewater Village Hall

Fri. 12th 7.30.pm Vintage Vehicles Filmshow by Malcolm George in Blackwater Village Hall all welcome – Raffle & Refreshments Donations & Proceeds to Blood Bikes. Free admission

Mon. 15th 10.15 – 11.45. am Monday Morning Meet in the WI Hall – see p 24

Thurs. 18th 7.30.pm Bingo in Chacewater Village Hall ~ profits to charity

Sat. 20th through to Sunday 28th Partial Closure of Chacewater Village Car Park for necessary tree felling. See p 4

Thurs. 25th 9.00.am – 11.00.am Flu Clinic for Chacewater Health Centre Patients in Devoran Primary School. ~ see p 6

Fri. 26th 7.00.pm Chacewater Bowling Club AGM in the Clubhouse – all welcome ~ see p 15

Fri. 26th 7.00.pm. Parish Council Meeting starting with Public Question time. All welcome. ~ Chacewater Village Hall

Sat 27th 7.30.pm for 8.00.pm The Rocking 5 back by popular request at Chacewater Bowling Clubhouse – See P 15

PTO for ADVANCE NOTICES

3 Thurs. 8th Nov. 3.00.pm – 5.30.pm Flu Clinic in Village Hall~ see p xx

Sat. 24th November from 12 until 3 p.m. Christmas Craft Fair in aid of CLLASS Cornwall CLLASS Cornwall - a charity for people who have conditions called Lymphoedema and Lipoedema, are holding a Christmas Craft Fair in Perranwell Centre, School Hill on Saturday 24th Nov. from 12 to 3 p.m. Tables are £10 each for crafts, bric-a-brac, plants, etc. Please contact Dot Empringham Tel: 01872 864660 to book asap

Notice - Of Partial Car Park Closure Necessary - Leylandii Tree Felling in Chacewater Village Square Car Park

From: Saturday 20th October through to Sunday 28th October 2018 In the interest of safety, it will be necessary to close off part of The Village Square Public car park and part of the Health Centre car park during the above period. The Health Centre and other facilities including the W.I Hall and Post Office will be open as usual. The east side of the car park - along the riverbank - will be cordoned off and it will be necessary to close off the footbridge across the riv- er into the car park from the Kerley Vale area . Notices reminding residents in the area of this event will be posted through letter boxes, on notice boards and the village website. Fur- ther, appropriate signage will be sited at prominent positions near to or around the car park during the week prior to commencement of this necessary work. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Chacewater Parish Council in conjunction with Tregothnan Estates The photo opposite shows just how overpowering some of these trees are. But not only that they are dying and already some branches have already fallen - an obvious danger to the vehicles parked below and to pedestrians.

4 It is hoped that when given the light and space that is currently denied them, the remaining indiginous trees will start to flourish. However it is vital that their growth should be monitored and not allowed to cause a similar concern in the future.

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 11th October

5 6 P.T.O.

7 8 9 Kernow Microscopical Society The next meeting of the Kernow Microscopical Society will be on Saturday October 20th in the Killifreth room at Chacewater village hall at 2.00pm. We shall be discussing and examining the use of stacking, or Z focus software, as applied to the art of the photomicrography of thick specimens. If you are interested, do come along. You don't need to have a microscope. Our meetings focus on the practical aspects of microscopy; we try to have workshops, 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. At the last meeting, pond weed from Pendarves Lake, near , was examined to see what microorganisms were attached. The outflow water was also examined. Both were first concentrated by settlement. The outflow water was especially rich in Protozoa. We are regularly examining this freshwater lake and recording the microscopical organisms in it. Very often, the smallest, microscopical, wildlife is never recorded, so we can add to the wildlife survey. 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 rest of the year. You can also email us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming more of you to our meetings. Tea and biscuits are available too! Pat Woodward Publicity Officer

10 11 12 13 CHACEWATER VILLAGE HALL Church Hill, Chacewater TR4 8PZ To book Tel: 01872 560813 preferably between 9am & 4pm. Mon - Fri. - or 9am - 12 noon Sat. Your call may be diverted to the Booking Officer at no extra cost to you. or e-mail: [email protected] An ideal venue for seminars, parties, wedding receptions, talks, clubs & organisations and much more ~ and don’t forget the charges for Chacewater Parish Residents & Organisations are much reduced! Regular bookings are also reduced. For info. Contact the Booking Officer by phone or email (details above)

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14 Chacewater Bowling Club Well the season is over, and once again the Club has had a very successful season on and off the green. If you are interested in the Club, why not come along to the AGM on Friday 26th October at 7pm, and find out what is going on. All are welcome.

The next day, Saturday 27th October, at popular request, we have again performing ‘THE ROCKING 5’. 7.30pm for 8pm. Tickets £5, from either:- Elaine Trebilcock 01872 560944, Jenny Prime 01872 560369, Chris Instance 01872 560951, or Barrie Tippett 01872 560066. THE CLUB WILL BE ROCKING AGAIN!!!! See you there Barrie Tippett President, Chacewater Bowling 01872 560066 or [email protected]

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15 16 CHACEWATER RIGHTS OF WAY (CROW) WALK SUNDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2018 The early CRoW walking group Autumnal season got off to a splendid start with a goodly 4-mile trek in slightly damp but increasingly bright weather conditions on the first Sunday in September – in fact, by the time we returned to the car park it was practically tropical! We set off as usual at 9.30.am and ambled off down the Twelveheads Road, for about a third of a mile, before moving on up and all the way along Public Byway 301/36/1. Eventually emerging out on the to Twelveheads skyline road, from we took the opportunity to view huge sections of the Poldice Valley below as well as the fabulous scenery beyond, which reflects so much of our historic past. Absorbed for a moment, we soon headed off right towards the Church Hill crossing where we turned down left towards .

What a view! A gateway just above Todpool with super views down across to the Unity Wood area. P.T.O.

17 Not a vehicle in sight and blackberries aplenty, this was brilliant and our enthusiasm could not be quelled, although the sight of so much Japanese Knotweed did cause some concerning discussion along the way. Turning right at Todpool, along and over the busy road leading to Crofthandy and of course the United Downs Re-cycling centre (particularly busy on a Sunday!), the group took the opportunity to re-visit two areas of specific concern in recent months. Firstly, the clear change to the horizon created by the significant earth movements occurring at the Tolgullow Vean Farm area just opposite Unity Wood in our neighbouring parish of . It is truly enormous and we understand the Environment Agency (EA) are on the case! Secondly, the bottom of Unity Wood itself which was subject to some quite severe coppicing before the most recent bird nesting season started last March. We were pleased that much of chopped wood had been removed and evidence of new growth was already emerging from the low-level habitat areas. We then doubled back and up Bridleway 301/13/2 past the two magnificent Unity Mine structures before arriving out near Tractors and Cox Hill. Keeping our collective wits about us as this road does get busy, the final leg of this particular walk connected us with the lovely Bridleway 301/49/1 and 2, at the end of which we said goodbye to John Peck, Carol Green and their friend, Jane, who was down from London. The rest of the group hooked up with Byway 301/50/1 and 2, back onto Church Hill and down into the main settlement village of Chacewater; at which point Paul Shevlin advised us of some research being undertaken into tracking the original Chacewater to mining trainline of some 200 years ago.

Another great walk in lovely company, the next CRoW walk will step out from the Square Car Park at 9.30am on Sunday 7th October 2018. Also, don’t forget to view the cornwalltrails.net website to view other walks in the area. Go on, give them a go!

18 19 20 Time and Space for You What is counselling? Isn’t it JUST talking?. Here’s an everyday analogy to give a very simplistic idea of the process. In your home is a laundry basket, clothes cascading from it, blocking the entrance to your front door. You can’t let anyone in and it gets in your way constantly. You can’t remember how it got there, what’s in it or how it got so full. You used to know how to deal with it but now the task seems overwhelming. You feel sure no-one else has a basket like this, it makes you anxious and depressed. Today you’ve had enough. Today you’ve made the brave decision to ask for help. You choose a laundry partner who has been recommended and you know is part of a laundry professional body! You worry that she will judge you and you are filled with guilt and shame. Instead she greats you with warmth and understanding. She isn’t afraid to look at your laundry with you; listening as you tell her about each item, gently asking questions, challenging you, seeming to really understand how you are feeling. Some items are important to you, some you’d forgotten. You decide together what to deal with first, you sort, discuss, create piles. At first the mess seems to get bigger. Was this a good idea? Will this chaos ever get any better? Some things need careful hand washing. Some items you throw out. Some things never did fit and when you look at them together, she is honest and genuine in a way you haven’t experienced before. You decide to get out a needle and thread to make some changes. You find an item that meant a lot to you but it seems so stained it may never be of use again. Talking it through, you begin to see past the anger and sadness about the damage and focus on the experiences you had whilst wearing it. You see the stain is a part of the pattern of the fabric, you find a sense of peace about what happened. Slowly you begin to see the bottom of the basket. One day you find the entrance to your home is much clearer. You have remembered how to use the washing machine and have learned new programmes. Your laundry partner has been with you every step of the way while you made your discoveries, faced P.T.O.

21 sadness and challenges, stayed with you when you felt it was all too much to deal with, never judging, never questioning your ability to move forward, respecting your knowledge of you and what was in your basket. Today though, you feel strong enough to stand on your own, grateful for the partnership on your laundry journey you turn and say ‘Thank you for your help but I’ve got this now’ Nicola Medlicott is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She works at the Blue Lotus Therapy Centre, . Information can be found on her website www.cornwallcounselling.net or phone 07470 187976. Evening and weekend appointments are available.

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22 23 Monday Morning Meet We invite you to pop in and join us for a free cuppa and to maybe sit in the autumn sunshine at our next Monday Morning Meet on Monday 15th October between 10.15 - 11.45 in the WI building in the free car park. Anyone can come, all ages welcome and men and woman. Drop by and have a chat, we look forward to seeing you there :-) Thanks extended to my lovely helpers Jenny, Dave and Kath for making this possible, Mem and Conrad’s shop for donating the milk and the many people who come and support this in various valuable ways. Jill Hocking

24 Take A Break in Twelveheads Just a quick note to say that Take-a-Break is holding one more session on Saturday October 6th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Welcome to all passers-by as usual with refreshments and light lunch, crafters, cyclists and all who wish to drop in. Twelveheads, Sunday School room behind the chapel All donations this month for St. Petroc's, who support and help the Homeless in Cornwall. Thank you for your help Jane Bostock

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Chacewater NDP and Renewable Energy Fair 15TH SEP 2018 After months of hard work from a great team of dedicated volunteers, our long-awaited Draft Neighbourhood Development Plan was shown to the public of Chacewater. The start of this phase of the public consultation was held in the village hall, alongside one of the spin off projects from the plan which was the Renewable Energy Fair organised by the Chacewater Energy Group. There was a high level of interest in the plan with over 200 people attending. Many people gave us comments on the day, and more are always welcome. The plan can be seen on our website http://www.chacewater.net/chacewater-neighbourhood-plan-2. Please take a look. Other public face to face sessions are planned see dates and times in What’s On and on the website.

26 The Plan consultation will run for some weeks, allowing fine tuning in response to comments received. The plan is really readable, so please click on the site, and fire us off a note or two.

The Public Consultation period ends on Saturday 27th October. Renewable Energy Fair The Renewable Energy Fair also attracted a lot of interest, with that part of the hall packed for much of the afternoon. Ten local companies were there, which gave the chance for local people to ask about what can be achieved to move our community on to become a standard bearer for sustainability, and bring down the energy costs of running our homes and businesses. All part of doing our bit towards carbon reduction in the Parish as well as helping to save our planet for future generations. We also had a great series of talks in the Wheal Jane room, again very well attended. Rob Knill gave two of these which giving an overview of where we are with our Neighbourhood Development Plan, and what happens next. The plan will be fundamental to help us ensure our community develops in the way that we want. Other speakers talked about the renewable energy side of the event. We heard from Sarah Newton MP who laid out the UK government’s position on renewables with the direction of travel for the up-coming year. Mrs Newton also agreed to speak at the 2019 event, and to use her best endeavours to bring the climate change minister to speak as well. Mat Green of Naked Solar talked about PV generation, and battery storage. Jane Charman from the United Down Deep Geothermal Project told us about the plans for a 1MW renewable electricity generating enough power for more than a thousand Cornish homes. Plans are already being formulated for the next Chacewater Energy Group big event 27th July 2019, which will be an Electric Vehicle Day coupled with an even larger Renewable Energy Fair. Make a note in your diary. Fighting Climate Change. Good practical advice for free! John Carley

27 A Message from Rev’d Karen Hunter-Jones of the Eight Saints Cluster of Churches John 13:35 "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” I don’t know about you, but I love being with happy people. It has been a joy to be among you and sense that the happiness levels are really quite high here. Life has dealt many of you some hard blows, but I haven’t been invited to any pity parties yet. I have seen resilience in many eyes and heard acceptance and thankful- ness in many voices. You are good people, gathering week-in, week-out to worship your Creator and participate in the gift of His Son. Happy people are attractive. Communities who care for one another enable happiness. You can’t buy that. You can’t develop a strategy to achieve it. Love is not a successful business model. It is a way of life, a way of being, an attitude of heart and mind. Jesus said, “When we love one another, everyone will recognise that we are living by a different discipline...under another rule.” We’re not under the making-money-rule, or the big-successful-busi- ness rule. We are under the rule of the small, secret acts of kindness, the quiet words of encouragement, the thoughtful texts or phone calls, the visits to the sick and isolated, none of which will ever hit the Church Times Headlines, let alone any secular national press, but oh…how rewarding a rule it is. As we excel in this way of life more and more, we will continue to raise the happiness levels and fulfil Jesus’ pre- diction that EVERYONE will then know that we are His disciples, and by inference will want to join in. The UK faces an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. Is the solu- tion the latest strategy for Church Growth copied from the God Channel or some city mega-church? Or is it as simple and as de- manding as “Love one another”?

28 I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to go to more meetings or think up more fund-raising strategies or develop more programs. But I do want to hang out with people, get to know them and be known by them, find out what makes them tick, enjoy their quirki- ness and laugh about life together. I want to give love and receive it. I want to celebrate with others in their highs and weep with them in their lows. I want the kind company of others when there are no words and I want to regularly gather with others around a table lad- en with a nourishing meal. And I don’t think I am unique…I think that basically it’s what we as human beings all need and want. So to quote Pharrell Williams in his world number one hit: “Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth.” Karen Hunter-Jones Rev’d Karen Hunter-Jones is an Associate Priest serving the Eight Saints Cluster of Churches which includes Carharrack, Chacewater, Devoran, Feock, Gwennap, Perran-ar-Worthal, and Stithians. More information can be found at www.eightsaints.org.uk or follow us on Facebook @EightSaints.

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30 JENNY''S GARDEN PATCH ~ OCTOBER Now that September has passed by the autumn is now definitely here for real, and it feels colder. It's a beautiful time of year, with the trees changing colour. October is the time to clear up after the summer and prepare for the winter and spring ahead.

PLANT OF THE MONTH CONIFERS With several hundred varieties of conifers available in the UK, existing in all shapes and sizes there is a conifer on hand to suit every type of garden. Choose from tiny dwarfs to magnificent trees – the modern conifer can add structure and drama to any space, large or small. British conifers are incredibly versatile and can fulfil a number of roles in the garden. Some are perfect for growing on balconies and patios, others great for giving height to borders. Alternatively, try using a pair of conifers around a door to create a striking, formal look. Soil preparation is important. The size of the planting hole should be larger than the pot the conifer has been growing in. Add suitable organic material such as garden compost, well-rotted farm manure or weathered mushroom compost and mix in with the soil before filling around the plant’s roots. Conifers will need watering to get them established, but once growing will need little attention and will provide year-round interest. They are pretty disease resistant, virtually maintenance free, needing just a little loving care during really cold spells and will perform for years to come.

OCTOBER IN THE GARDEN � Bring in tender perennials, trim and store in a frost-free place � Mulch your border with homemade compost � Start a new compost heap � Compost summer bedding and plant up containers with bulbs and winter bedding. Consider planting a couple with small evergreen shrubs to give a bit of structure and green through the winter months. Euonymus, ivies and dwarf conifers are ideal. � Plant bulbs in the garden � Put Glue Bands on fruit trees � Harvest carrots and potatoes, making sure the crops are clean and dry before you put them into storage. Marrows can be stored once their skins have been hardened in the sun. � Finish picking tomatoes before the plants become diseased. You can hang up the whole plant to ripen green trusses, or alternatively pick the fruit and ripen it individually. Or you could always make some green tomato chutney! � New lawns can be laid or sown on well-prepared sites. � Scarify established lawns with a rake, then aerate with a fork if you haven’t done it already. There’s still time to use Autumn lawn food and moss killer. � This is also a good time of year to plant new shrubs and perennials. The warmth in the soil will help them to get quickly established. Be generous with the planting mixture and be sure to water in well in dry weather.

Well that's all for this month, I hope there will some nice days to get out and work in the garden, the autumn can be a fantastic season full of colour and crisp bright days. Whatever the month brings enjoy your garden before the days become too cold and short. If you would like any further horticultural advice please come along to Chacewater Garden Centre and have a chat with any of the helpful and friendly staff.

31 32 Local Government News Dear Reader When I try to write this report about my work and involvement with it often strays a long way from Chacewater Parish. That has been the case, in particular, this week as I write. Case number one came on the agenda of the full Cornwall Council meeting held on Tuesday 10th September – when the debate was, should Cornwall Council endorse “The Devon and Cornwall Police Authority” joining with the Dorset Police force? After a considerable debate, this was firmly rejected. As a somewhat cynical person trying to read between the lines was this decision already made? Or, are there are other options being considered such as will this lead to a west country Police force, or has been done in Scotland, is this a preliminary idea towards a full English Police force? As is often said, “watch this space” and I will try and keep you up to date with any changing developments. Case number two, with the proposed cut in Members of Parliament from 650 to 600, should Cornwall have five or six MPs? if Cornwall is reduced to 5, with the remaining constituency spread into Devon. This decision will be taken by Parliament, but Cornwall Council has been asked for its opinion and this was debated at the full council meeting, which as you can imagine the vote was for 6 MPs for Cornwall alone, which I thought was being rather selfish for the rest of the country, because if there were 6 MPs the number of electors per MP would be less than in the rest of the country. I have also just written a report to the Leader of Cornwall Council about my work with the Coast to Coast group which in my case is one of four in Cornwall. This group stretches from the north to the south coast across the central part of Cornwall covering roughly the former Carrick Council area. This group awards money from the European Agricultural and Rural Development fund and is aimed at business improvement and employment in rural areas. We have awarded grants from a sheep handling system to a building and fitting out of a catering kitchen in a village shop. P.T.O.

33 At long last, I think most of the difficult situations at Brookside have been sorted out. Only one outside light yet to be repaired and that is the one that shines across the car parks at the entrance to the flats – but we will get there. As you can imagine this work has really been quite intensive, however I still very much enjoy representing this large area (Chacewater, and Baldhu Ward) on Cornwall Council and I can be of any help or support to you, please contact me. Home 01872 273329, Mobile 07962 217 665 or by email [email protected] Yours with kind regards

John Dyer Penventinnie: Kenwyn; TRURO TR4 9EG

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35 VILLAGE PONDWATCH – SEPTEMBER 2018 The pond shrinks through the last days of a glorious summer. There’s more cloud in the sky, the sun less intense, but the air is still warm. On the bankside the toughest plants thrive and a heavy crop of blackberries moulders in the damp. White butterflies and brown Speckled Wood butterflies often flick through the leaves and across the water. Flashes of orange or black, red and white may be seen as a Comma or Red Admiral butterfly goes by. Common carder bumblebees forage through the hedgerows and tall branches of purple loosestrife around the pond. Wasps also wander among the leaves and settle on lily pads to drink. A southern hawker dragonfly continues his long patrol – striped yellow/green shoulders and blue-spotted tail bright even on dull afternoons. Earlier, when the sun shines, red darter dragonflies meet and some pairs dance over the water. Towards sunset, a small grey moth meanders back and forth across the pond. Mostly she flies a few centimetres above the water, sometimes dips to the surface or rises high among the ash tree leaves. Homeward bound, a flock of sparrows pauses to watch and the moth returns to her resting place by the waterside. Here, fleshy seed heads of yellow flag iris dangle like plums and droop towards the water. Lilies remain in flower even as leaves start to turn yellow. Many water boatmen ripple the surface while a water stick insect lurks below a lily pad.

Paul Shevlin

36 ST. FEOCK PARISH MAGAZINE EDITOR We are seeking a volunteer Editor for the St. Feock Church and community magazine. The magazine is published bi-monthly and carries locally based stories, information, notices and advertising. Circulation is circa 500. If you have a passion for the community this is a great opportunity to make your impact. If you are good with words and ideas, keen to work as part of a small team of local enthusiasts and have reasonable IT skills this could be the role for you. To find out more, contact Clare Beard Tel: 01872 865625 or Martin Davey Tel: 01872 865106

St Paul’s Church 50/50

The 50/50 winners for September are:

1st: No 37 G. Nicholas; 2nd: No 19 M. Hartley; 3rd: No 49 M & W Reynolds.

Many thanks and best wishes, Terry

37 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

38 CHACEWATER METHODIST CHURCH WELCOMES ONE AND ALL TO COME AND JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY CHACEWATER VILLAGE HALL Morning Service at 10.30.am unless stated otherwise Preachers in October Sunday 7th October :- We join our friends at Twelveheads for harvest festival Sunday 14th October :- Rev Graham Kitts for Harvest Festival Sunday 21st October :- Local Worship team Sunday 28th October :- Maureen Edwards

Further information from Revd Susan Golden 01872 263822 or 07951 428218 or [email protected] St Paul’s Church, Chacewater SUNDAY SERVICES AT 9.45am Preachers in October are:- Oct. 7th Rev. Owen Blatchly Oct. 14th Methodist Harvest Service (Village Hall at 10.30) Oct. 21st Rev. Simon Bone/Rev. Richard Wallis th Ambulance 999 or 112 for emergencies Oct. 28 Rev. Simon Cade

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)

39 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

1st Chacewater Guiding Friday (Term time) at Chacewater School Rainbows (Girls aged 5 - 7) meet 4.45pm - 5.45pm Tel (01209) 820020 Brownies (Girls aged 7 - 10) meet 4.45pm - 7.15pm Tel 07703 674464 Guides (Girls aged 10 - 14) meet 5.00pm - 7.00pm Tel 07703 674464 To join online visit: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter

Chacewater boys welcome at 1st 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

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

41 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] Chris Kent Tel: 01872 561385 [email protected] Rob Knill Tel: 01872 561364 [email protected] or [email protected] Steve Leech Tel: 01872 560288 [email protected] or [email protected] Vice-Chairman Martin Stephens Tel: 01872 560784 [email protected] Chairman 3 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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