February 2020 No.473 50p to Non Residents
The Compass from The Swedish Brigantine ‘Wilhelm’ Wrecked on 29th January 1894 see pages 14 & 16 for the full story
1 Events
2 CONTENTS PAGE Editorial Age Concern 12 Tony was asking what I would like Bottreaux Surgery 10 for our up and coming anniversary. Business Index 38 I said I wanted something shiny Competition 16 that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 Compass Story 14,16 seconds. Crackington Shop 9 So he bought me some bathroom Churches 22,32 scales! Directory of Clubs 37 Happy Valentine’s Day Events and Reviews 2,5,39,40 And be ready for Spring! Hedges 26 “May the weather be with you” Interests 18 (quote from Radio 4 Gardener’s Notices 7,24,30 Question Time) Parish Council 34,35 Heather Parish Diary 20,21 Green Quiz 28 St Gennys Cricketers 10 What to do in Garden 22
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Your Editors are: Heather Smith 01840 230976
Margaret Kirkwood 01840 230911
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3 4 Reviews of Events
ST GENNYS CALENDAR 2020 Many thanks to the (more or less-- We had 300 calendars printed last we weren’t counting) 50 people year, a 33% increase on previous who made their way through rain, years, and have sold almost all of wind, and weather-related misery them. Without Crackington Stores to the Crackington Village Shop more effort was required to sell the Christmas event. We raised £70 calendars, but local businesses were and gathered many suggestions, brilliant at supporting the venture. ranging from the products people Thank you to everyone who would like the shop to carry to contributed photographs, everyone innovative fundraising ideas. The that has bought one and all the Crackington Village Shop Committee is grateful for all of businesses who have sold them them. including: Our thanks also to the Burden Trust The Coombe Barton, and to The Coop supporting the Crackington Cider Company shop in these early stages. Ellen Hawley The Haven Café Marshgate Stores Wainhouse Stores, The final sum raised for the Burden Trust from the sale of these the calendar will be known by next Police arrested two kids issue. The calendars are also a very yesterday, one was useful tool for promoting our lovely drinking battery acid, parish (as if it needs it!) the other was eating If we are to produce a 2021 edition fireworks. They charged we will need MORE photographs, in one and let the other landscape, high resolution (Smart phone pictures are usually one off! acceptable) depicting the parish throughout the year. (thanks Tommy Cooper) So get snapping and send in those atmospheric, alluring, artistic, and my all time favourite attractive photographs to - comedian. ed [email protected] Thank you Heather and Jane
5 Consider taking a walk to New Mills, along the public foot- path from St Juliot’s Church towards Boscastle along the Valency Valley. Well worth the effort this time of year to see the abundance of Snow Drops amongst the ruins. Ed.
6 Notices
Due to a move to a smaller property in the near future I'm offering for sale these items which I will be unable to accommodate: A man walked into the Habitat oak dining table 8ft.6ins x 2ft.10ins. doctor’s , the doctor as new. £500.00. said “I haven’t seen Double futon sofabed with new cover and in you in a long time’. excellent condition. £250.00. The man replied, ’I know, I’ve been ill’ Marks and Spencer full size bunk beds with mattresses, also in excellent condition. £250.00. Rosie Norman. 01840 230434 [email protected]
FOR SALE -Invacare Jazz 4 wheel walker\rollator. Brand new, light- weight, foldable with seat and shopping basket, brakes. Receipt for £190, sell for £100. Small light wood dining table and two matching chairs with black seat pads. Table 700mm square. £45. Untreated pine blanket box, excellent condition. 700mm length, 400mm wide, 500mm height. £35. Faux leather high back brown bucket chair with dark wooden legs. Very good condition. £35. BT 4100 big button cordless phone. Hearing aid compatible. Little used. £25. To view please call Stuart on 01840 230023
FEBRUARY’S PARISH WALK NEXT WALK Saturday 22nd February Meet Crackington Institute 11am. Route: Trehole, Trevigue, Woodgate, Hallagather. All welcome. Stout boots essential. Thermos comforting. Phone Gill 01840 230393
7 8 Crackington Village Shop News
We had an overwhelming response to the survey with 255 completed by 10th January, mainly from permanent residents in Higher Crackington but overall from a wide spread across the Parish, as well as nearly 40 visitors and second home owners! More than 200 people said yes they would use a shop located by the Institute and would most likely use a social area for a cuppa. It was noted by some people in Mineshop and the St Gennys side of the valley, that as expected, it was easier to travel to Wainhouse Stores. We had more than 100 offers of help and support in the set up and running of the shop, with more than 30 people with businesses, clubs or societies that could work with or use the shop. In general, as wide a range of stock as possible is wanted with a preference for local and fresh bakery, dairy, fruit and veg items. Most people didn’t mind the opening hours, though 8am to 6pm was marginally most popular.
We have been asked whether the Post Office will be reinstated, unfortunately, according to Bude Post Office, of which Crackington was a sub-office, it will not in the near future. However, if we use the mobile van service more, then we may be able to increase the hours spent in Crackington, and maybe in the future be considered for a more permanent service.
Also, there were some concerns that the green space behind the Institute would be lost, however, we wish to restate, as we did at the Christmas Gathering, that this is not the case! We are working to promote its use, not take it away. There were many other comments and suggestions which are still to be processed… we will have a full summary of all the questions and these points available at our Pancake Lunch on 21st February 12— 2pm. Please do come and see us if you are able. A report will also be posted on social media soon. Thanks again for such an amazing response to the survey. Sally Gostick
9 Bottreaux Surgery news
The end of the year has also seen many changes to the practice. Dr Rebekah Gibbons sadly left Bottreaux Surgery after ten years’ service in December. We wish Dr Gibbons all the best in her future endeavours. Patients registered under Dr Gibbons will be transferred to Dr Radford and Dr Walker. Dr Sarah Partridge joined the practice on 31st December and Dr Dudley Young will be working with the practice as from 8th January. Dr Partridge and Dr Young will be working to support Dr Radford and Dr Walker with their patient lists. Patients can see any GP. The practice also had the exciting arrival of a paramedic on 30th December; Ms Kerry Strong will be providing on the day appointments for the more urgent and acute concerns. Working on a Monday and Friday, Kerry will also be providing home visits for those that are unable to attend the practice due to medical needs. The Partners have recently spent (and are continuing to spend) money on improving the Tintagel premises and on renewing equipment such as a new ECG machine at both Tintagel and Boscastle, a centrifuge (allowing bloods to be taken for hospital appointments), and new 24 hour ECG monitors. The practice has procured a ‘handyman’ to ensure the practice gets the TLC it needs. We are also looking to update the patient toilet at Boscastle in the near future to make it more accessible.
In February the practice is looking to introduce e-consult which will allow face to face consultations, online. We are working hard to ensure the practice is as accessible as possible with the use of technology. Patients may register online to order medication and book appointments. The NHS app has good reviews and our reception team are happy to help you get this set up. By providing email addresses and mobile numbers, with your consent the practice is able to contact you to advise you when your medication is ready or if we need you to contact the surgery for any reason. Just remember it is important to keep your details up to date! The PPG are looking to complete an anonymised patient survey to better understand how you would like the group to run. We are most grateful for your feedback. We would like to take this time to thank everyone who supported their local practice by obtaining their flu vaccines either at the surgery or at one of the many community flu clinics held by the practice. The flu clinic held at Crackington Hall was a great success again this year. We hope you have managed to stay warm and well this winter. If you are over the age of 65 or have a long term health condition you are entitled to receive a free pneumococcal vaccination which protects against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal infections. It's also known as the pneumonia vaccine. Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment. With best wishes Danielle Kirby Business Manager
10 11 AGE CONCERN
12 Tony
13 The Wreck of the Swedish Brigantine Wilhem on 29th January 1894 There are 2 accounts of the wreck as collected by Roger Parnall in his book Wreckers and Wrestlers. Charles Jewell, the Quarry Manager who lived at Coombe Barton speaking in 1930, and Harry (Henry James) Rogers of Hal- lagather on 19th November 1953. Charles Jewell remembers the night of the shipwreck being so dark and fog- gy that as he rode his horse to Boscastle to fetch the rocket apparatus that he bumped into the gates (probably taking the road over High Cliff). All the crew were drowned except the mate who was rescued by Harry Rogers. The mate stayed at Coombe Barton for a fortnight and kept in touch. He later told Charles by letter that he was shipwrecked again, off the coast of Portu- gal and once more was the only survivor. “The tide was out when the Wilhelm struck and she went to pieces in the breakers. The bodies of the 7 crew members were all buried in the church- yard and we put the ship’s figure head on the grave. The cargo of coal was washed in on the beach and Lloyds people sold it by auction. I gave 10 shillings for the timber. That included the mainmast and I used that in building my stables, later converted into Penkenna House. I was appointed in charge of all salvage. We had quite a lot of Hollands Gin from the wreck. Stephen Ward of Trehole was delighted with it. There were also quantities of beef, which we fed to the pigs. Harry Rogers had the Captain’s watch and chain.” Harry Rogers was living at Tremoutha and coming back from Sunday Chapel on 28th, saw a lot of people on the beach. They were collecting ‘deals’(soft wood planks). Harry’s and his brother both had to wait till one o’clock Monday morning , before they and their father could go and help collect wood. Their father didn’t hold with going after a wreck on Sundays! They collected wood from The Haven by lantern light and then went onto Strangles for more. With the help of Henry and William Sandercock they were bringing the wood up the cliff and back to Tremoutha when around half past five that evening Charles Jewell rode up on his horse on his way to Boscastle to get the rocket apparatus as a ship had run ashore. Harry and Tom Green- wood joined the crowd on the beach and went out onto the rocks under Penkenna. The light from their lantern attracted shouts from the sailors. Willie Moyse and Harry went out to Black Rock and found a sailor kneeling in a pool of water. They were able to save the mate, a Norwegian. Cont. P16
14 ACUPUNCTURE
Bruce Matheson Practising in North Cornwall for over 40 years
Glencove, Dizzard, St Gennys, Bude EX230NX 01840 230322 Founder member of the British Acupuncture Council
15 COMPETITION update
The Design a Logo for St Gennys Gazette Competition This will be open to EVERYONE and entries should reach the gazette by the end of February. Judging will take place in March. Designs should be in Landscape format, 13cms x 3.5cms and created on a computer or more traditional methods. Send your entries to the editor : [email protected] or paper copies delivered by hand or posted to Carol Cook, Gentle Knight, Crackington Haven EX230JJ
Last month I wrongly attributed the current design to Andy Bird, and David Huggett. This was incorrect....the header we are using at the moment is less than 10 years old and was the work of the then editor Michael Bates. Sorry Michael..you drew a very fine buzzard to add to Andy’s cliffs. The History of the Compass continued from P14
He later told them the crew on board got on one of the masts, but a breaker knocked them off and they were all drowned and were buried in the Churchyard. Anyone who knows the winter seas on a dark night around Black Rock at Crackington will realise what a brave man Harry Rogers must have been. He was presented with a medal from Editor of The Quiver at the School in Churchtown for being the first to save a life in the New Year. As Receiver of Wreck, Charles Jewell gained possession of the ship’s compass and 66 years later gave it to John Dingley (Anne Barks’ father) when he married Susan Harris in 1956. Now Anne is presenting this wonderful compass to the parish and it will be permanently displayed in The Legion Hall. Thank you Anne, for sharing this treasure and its history. Heather ed.
16 17 Interests
All three units are looking forward to starting the new term this week (beginning 13th January) after our Christmas break. All units have lots of adventures planned for the year ahead including days out and a camp for guides. Rainbows and Brownies would love some new friends to join us so if you have a daughter aged between 5 and 7 for rainbows or 7 and 10 for Brownies we would love to hear from you. If anyone is interested in volunteering Louise would love some help with the brownies, so please get in touch with her on 07817985661.
BUDE MUSIC SOCIETY Sunday 9th. Feb. 2020- Tim Carleston-Trumpet and Voice/David Robinson-Organ. St. Michaels Church, Bude. EX23 8LQ at 3pm. To include works by Hummel, Sousa, Bach and Dupre. Sunday. 8th. March.2020-Barbara Degener-Cello/Paul Comeau-Piano at 3pm.Minstrells Music Centre, Canworthy Water, PL15 8UB. Barbara studied for her music degree in Germany and now lives and performs in the south west. Paul is a well known composer and performer and is based in Truro. The programme will include works by composers from Europe and the U.K. Sunday 28th. June 2020. Craig Ogden-Guitar 3pm. at St Martins URC Killerton Rd. Bude EX23 8EL. We are very excited to welcome world renowned Australian classical guitarist Craig Ogden, who will be performing in our part of north Cornwall as part of his major U.K. tour. Get your tickets early to avoid disappointment! This is going to be a real treat! All tickets cost £13 (£15 for Craig Ogden concert) however, children and full time students are free. Tickets can be obtained online through the Cornish Riviera box office http://www.crbo.co.uk/ or on the door and refreshments are available at every concert. Our Venues are carefully chosen to suit the instruments being used for each concert. Minstrells is a small, purpose built concert hall with a teaching studio and refreshment area. There is plenty of free parking in the adjacent car park, and there is excellent disabled access. St. Martins United Reform Church has excellent acoustics, comfortable seating and disabled access with disabled parking in the church grounds. Plenty of parking available for everyone else is in the Crescent car park, just 300 yards away. St. Michaels Church, Budehaven, enjoys great acoustics and is home to the best church organ in Bude. Disabled access is limited. Car parking is available in the Crescent car park, 200 yards away.
18 19 St Gennys Parish Diary
January Events
Date Day Event Venue 29th Wednesday Coombe Barton Quiz for Coombe Barton 7.30pm St Gennys Adult Social Care 30th Thursday Green St Gennys Legion Hall 7.30pm February Events 2nd Sunday Folk Club Snooker Club 7.45pm 7th Friday Craven Players - Institute 7pm Robin Hood 8th Saturday Craven Players - Institute 2pm, 7pm Robin Hood 15th Saturday Social Evening Snooker Club 7.30pm 15th Saturday Call My Bluff/wine tasting Legion Hall 7pm 16th Sunday Film Club/Lion Blue Room 7.30pm 21st Friday Pancake Lunch Institute 12.00—2.00pm Crackington Shop Event 22nd Saturday Parish Walk Institute 11am
Forthcoming Events 2020
March
5th Thursday Horticultural Show AGM Legion Hall 7.30pm
8th Sunday Folk Club Snooker Club 7.45pm
14th Saturday Dizzard Quiz Legion Hall 7.30pm
20th Friday Cheese Tasting Lunch Institute 12.30pm Crackington Shop Event April Saturday Carn to Cove/Pepper and Institute 7.30pm 25th Honey
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Regular Events Sunday (Every) Crackington Crew Beach The Haven 10.00am Clean
Monday (Every) Get Active Class Institute 10.00am
Monday (Every) Circuit Training Institute 6.30pm Monday (Every) Pilates Intermediate Institute 6.30pm
Monday (Every) Pilates Beginners Institute 7.45pm
Tuesdays (Every) Scottish Country Dancing Institute 7.15pm
Tuesdays (1st &3rd) Table Tennis For Fun Institute 3.00pm
Tuesdays (2nd) Social Afternoon Institute 2.30pm
Wednesday (Every) Tennis Club Tennis From 6.00pm Courts
Wednesday (Every) Life Drawing Class Wooda 10.00am to 12.30pm
Wednesday (Every) Silver Band Legion Hall 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Wednesday (3rd) Crafty Day Institute From 10.00am
Thursday (Every) Qijong Institute 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Thursday (Every) Crackington Playgroup Institute 10.00am to Noon
Thursday (Every) Pilates Improvers/Beginners Institute 6.30pm
Thursday (Every) Table Tennis Institute From 7.00pm
Friday (1st) Dance The Body Alive Institute 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Friday (Monthly) Gardening Club Various 10.00am to Venues Noon
21 Church Church Services are as follows Sunday 2 Feb (Candlemas) 1100 - Morning Prayer St Gennys and also a Deanery service at Poundstock Gildhouse at 1315 (with lunch) Saturday 8 Feb - 0930 - Bishop's Conference in Otterham and St Juliot Hall (with Holy communion and lunch) Sunday 9 Feb 1100 - Holy Communion - St Gennys Sunday 16 February - 1630 - sung evensong - St Gennys Sunday 23 February - 1100 - Holy Communion - St Gennys Ash Wednesday 27 Feb - Holy Communion with ashing - 0930 at Jacobstow, 1000 at Tintagel, 1930 at Trevalga
Photo by Margaret Kirkwood
What to do in the Garden in February Prepare for freezing conditions and protect vulnerable plants with fleece Make sure equipment is ready for Spring – service mowers Repair wind and storm damage, tie up climbers Keep beds weed free and mulched Prune clematis, wisteria, winter jasmine, hydrangea, buddleia, cornus, mahonia, evergreen shrubs, climbing and bush roses Cut back grasses like Miscanthus, cut back Sedum Plant summer flowering bulbs Chit potato tubers Prepare vegetable beds and sow some vegetable seeds under cover Divide snowdrops in the green Gill Shipsides
22 23 Notices NEWSPAPERS Place order and pay account at MOBILE POST OFFICE Wainhouse Post Office. CHANGE OF TIME They will give you the Estate The Van will be at the Institute collection location. Car Park every Friday from Please call 230311 if you can help with pick-ups. 12noon until 1pm PRESCRIPTION SERVICE At the Snooker Club 1-3pm Monday, Wednesday, & Friday (Plus Tea and Coffee)
Please note the following changes to the prescription service at the snooker club The surgery is very pleased with how it is going, but have asked us MOBILE LIBRARY to make sure that The Library van will be at any medication not Crackington Institute from collected by patients within 10.15 to 10.45 on a week is returned to the Wednesday dispensary, any medicines 15th January returned to the surgery will be destroyed.
Mrs Dorothy Gosling, St Gennys If in an emergency you oldest resident, passed away cannot collect your few days after Christmas. prescription within a week She was 101 years old. please ring Janey Comber Her cremation was held on 230497 or Ellen Hawley yesterday at Bodmin. on 230311 and talk to us Our condolences to her family about getting it to you. Report from Janey Comber
24 25 Our Hedges are Special Hedgerows are vitally important to the environment and wildlife and many are under threat due to lack of tender loving care. More than 80% of our farmland birds rely on hedges for protection and food and a quarter of British birds and mammals are under threat of extinction. Many rare and threatened species, including the hazel dormouse, most species of bat and the great crested newt, rely on well-connected networks of hedgerows to survive, hedges provide important wildlife ‘corridors’ Hedgerow management has to be sympathetically carried out. Over-management [often seen with hawthorn and blackthorn hedges] is caused by excessively tight trimming over a long period which can result in slowly killing the hedge. Nothing is left for birds, insects and small mammals to flourish on and results in a barren and bleak landscape with no beautiful blossom in spring. We have lost a staggering 50% of our insect population in the last 30 years. Remember the time when you had to clean your windscreen of dead insects during the summer? Trimming carried out in the right way will keep a hedge in good structural condition and produce good crops of flowers, pollen and berries. Research carried out by the Natural Environment Research Council has shown strong evidence of significant benefits to wildlife of reducing the frequency of trimming annually. The fact is that most blossom is produced on last year’s growth. If hedges are flailed each year there will be no blossom. No blossom, no pollen, no nectar, nothing for the bees and other insects, no berries for the birds to feed on and prepare for winter. If hedges are trimmed so hard that there is no vegetation or they are thin and spindly there is nowhere for birds to nest and hide from predators. Here in North Cornwall we are very exposed and the hedges have been ‘sculpted’ by the wind and have become part of the iconic landscape with the characteristic bent trees and shrubs leaning away from the prevailing south-westerlies which have taken many years to grow. The hedges that survive struggle hard enough without being butchered by us. Hedges cut on a three year cycle produce over twice as many hawthorn and blackthorn flowers compared to hedges cut every year and about three times the weight in berries with bramble and dog rose showing similar trends. Where it is necessary to cut annually (e.g. for road safety or due to a high proportions of fast growing species like ash, willow and sycamore) it should be done as late in the winter as possible to allow wildlife to make use of any berries and cover and the cutting height should be raised a few inches to allow at least a few plants to flower and fruit in full natural cycle. Farmers and members of the public may like to see hedges looking neat and tidy, particularly disliking the raw, often shattered look of hedges trimmed when they have three or more years of growth but for the sake of the environment the choice should be clear. Nature does not do neat and tidy and it’s time we face the fact that if we don’t look after this amazing environment then we will lose many of our native species of birds, plants, insects and mammals and witness a very barren landscape across the countryside. Rachel and Chris Crocker Farmers in St Gennys.
26 27 Energy and Recycling Quiz 1. Which natural resource is not an ingredient in manufacture of glass bottles A. Sand B. Dirt. C. Soda Ash D. Limestone 2. How many years does it take for an aluminium can to decompose? A. 20 - 40 years B. 60 -80 years C. 80 -100 years D.100 -120 years 3. If you recycle a tonne of paper how many trees are you saving? A. 12 trees B. 17 trees C. 23 trees D. 28 trees 4. Recycling just one aluminium can saves enough energy to run a television for how long? A. 3 hours B. 6 hours C. 9 hours D. 12 hours 5. Recycling just 2 glass bottles saves enough energy to boil water for how many cups of tea? A. I cup of tea B. 3 cups of tea C. 5 cups of tea D. 7
cups of tea 6. If all of the wind around the UK coasts could be harnessed for energy, how much of our energy needs could be met by this source alone? A. None of our energy needs B. All of our energy needs C. Double our energy needs D. Three times our energy needs 7. How much of our wild flower meadows, have been lost since Second World War? A 27% B. 43% C. 97% D.93% 8. What is the most important change we can make A. Be more energy efficient B. Be more economical with vehicle fuels C. Produce more renewable energies D. Protect our forests and plant more trees
Heather Ed.
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29 Notices
WARNING.. Please , please, please do not throw broken glass directly into your black binbag for household waste collection. Last week, on Brockhill Es- tate one of the council opera- tives (dustman) was badly cut on the leg and required urgent hospital treatment because someone had dis- carded a broken bottle without making it safe. Current advice from Waste Services, Cornwall Council - If you have broken glass, put it in a rigid container, ie ice cream box or paint tin, mark it clearly as ‘Broken glass’ and put it out with your household rubbish. Thank you to Tina Martin for highlighting this. Ed.
HELP IS AT HAND We are a small group of volunteers who are keen to help our senior parishioners when needed. Are you struggling sometimes with practical issues or perhaps loneliness? If so we would be happy to call and have a chat with you, in confidence, to see if we can be of assistance. Our time is, of course, totally free of charge. Please feel free to call on the number below. Alternatively, if you would like to become a volunteer and can spare an hour or so here and there we will welcome you with open arms. Richard Leach 01840 230994 (St Gennys Adult Social Care)
30 31 A Methodist Ministers View
Looking though my diary for the month of February I noted that Sunday, 9th February is set aside as Racial Justice Sunday in our Methodist Church year, followed of course by St. Valentines Day on 14th February. St. Valentines Day is amongst the top three Special Occasions for the greetings card industry. However, it may surprise you that it is felt necessary to have a day in which the focus is on Racial Justice. I find it sad that we need to draw people’s attention to the issue of Racial Justice, but it was an issue at the time of the General Election and a running issue over the Christmas/New Year period within some Premier League football matches. You will recall the comments in the run-up to the Election about Islamophobia in the Conservative party and Anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. Within the footballing circles they have been running a ‘Respect’ programme over the past few seasons in an attempt to address the issue. All of this is still happening despite the fact that it was more than 55 years ago that Martin Luther King raised the issue in the United States of America, which led to the development of relevant legislation, and education programmes in many countries of the World. I guess that the Queen, the Prime Minister and the Archbishop of Canterbury had the issue in mind, amongst others, when they made references to ‘Building up Communities’ and overcoming tensions in their Christmas and New Year messages. Perhaps it is good that Racial Justice Sunday, and St. Valentine’s Day, with its emphasis on love, come so closely together. The commandment of Jesus to ‘Love one another, just as I love you’ (John 15:12) immediately comes to mind when one thinks about these issues. It is also good to remember that we are all given life by God, and we are all equal in his sight. We live in a Multi-Cultural World, and in Great Britain a Multi-Cultural country. It is good to celebrate this and look at our personal attitudes and prejudices at the same time. Every Blessing, Bryan Ede
32 33 Parish Council
Report of the Parish Council Meeting Tuesday 14th January Present: - Cllrs, T Stedham (Chair), A Birt, J May, J Ward, M Northcott, M Bates, J Anderson, & R Leach In attendance B Jordan (Clerk) Apologies, reasons for absence Cllr C Cook family bereavement, Cllr R Wade business Public question time (15 minutes allowed for this) to discuss items on this agenda To receive County Councillor’s report on Matters Arising. CC Promoting inclusion. Cornwall Council was found wanting in this area 6 months ago as there was no targeted approach, they are now looking at every person and ensuring they are getting the right care and benefits Health Care Partnership long term plan. Bude network area met last night to discuss the ongoing issues around Stratton MIU overnight closures. There will be no overnight cover until at least the beginning of March. To receive Declarations of Interest & Approve Dispensations Cllr A Birt declared a non-registerable interest in PA19/07017 To receive and approve the Minutes To receive Clerk’s report on Matters Arising: Clerk reported on vandalism at the toilets, a handle in the disabled toilet had been torn off, he also reported on a power surge in the hall that damaged a unit that controlled the heating and this is being dealt with Planning Applications Application: PA19/07017 Proposal: Replacement windows and erection of conservatory over existing decked area. The Stables Roundhayes Farm Crackington Haven Bude, Mrs Zoe Ridgway Cllr M Bates proposed that the council object to this application as it is not in keeping with the visual appearance of the area, this was seconded by Cllr J Ward and agreed Application: PA19/03347 PRE/AppProposal: Pre App advice for residential mobile/transportable log cabin, Carleon, Higher Crackington, Mr. John West Cllr M Bates proposed that the clerk contact the planning dept and object to this application as it is not rounding off or infill and it is a building in the countryside and there is the possibility of flooding Application: PA20/00215 Proposal: Construction of extension to form additional living accommodation: Honeysuckle Cottage, Pencuke, Mr P Gunning Because this was a late application and the plans did not have enough information on them the clerk instructed to reply and ask for more information and to also ask for a deferment until the 13th February Decisions PA19/09598 Outline permission for two homes. Land North of Hawthorn Cottage. Mr R Ward has been withdrawn
34 Parish Council continued
Portfolio Reports: Legion Hall – Cllr A Birt stated that the hall was in need of some TLC, it was proposed by Cllr A Birt that the clerk carry out the work, this was seconded by Cllr T Stedham and agreed. There was also discussion around the letting of the hall and the agreement should be amended to include a £100 refundable deposit for outside bookings and the make the booking must be made by a responsible adult should Beach – Cllr Mrs J Anderson reported on the amount of dog pooh on the beach, CC Nicky Chopak reported that there is a meeting on Thursday to discuss the issue , Cllr Anderson stated that if the restrictions are lifted it could affect the Blue Flag and the Seaside Award beaches Toilets – The clerk reported he had done a fairly deep clean of the inside of the toilets before they were opened for the Christmas period and that the toilets could do with a coat of paint, Cllr A Birt proposed that the clerk get this done this was seconded by Cllr M Bates and agreed Rights of Way – The 2020 parish walks start again this Saturday and the Cornwall Council are getting the rest of the repairs done to the footpaths and stiles etc Transport – Cllr A Birt to meet with the highway steward regarding water on the road at Nancemelon and the state of the roads to Mineshop and Rosecare Crackington Institute - Shop committee very busy and comments have been made on the new lighting in the hall. Adult Social Care – The Christmas lunch was very successful; the Coombe Barton Inn are running a quiz night on the 29th January from 19.30 to help raise funds Green St Gennys – Next meeting on the 30th January Bude Community Network – Next Meeting 4th February to discuss the ongoing issue regarding Health Care and Stratton Hospital, this is being held in Morwenstow the following Network panel meeting will be held on the 4th March at North Tamerton Finance/Accounts Balances 31/12/2019 Current Account £2,618.74 Reserve £24,187.04 Cllr M Bates proposed the accounts be paid, this was seconded by Cllr Mrs J Anderson and agreed To note Income Toilets £55.40 Hall Hire Election £150.00 Items for February meeting To amend/approve standing Orders, Financial Regs and Code of Conduct etc Date of next meeting 11th February 2020
35 36 Directory of Clubs and Societies
Group/Society Contact Phone No. Venue/Info Beavers Josie Shepherd 07855 001284 Scout Hut Wainhouse
Crackington Folk Club Kevin Johnson 01840 230792 Institute/Monthly
Crackington Institute Mrs E Bird 01840 230448 Booking Enquires
Crackington Playgroup Dana Selwyn 07794269348 Institute/Thursdays Crafty Afternoon Karen Skinner 01840 230666 Institute/3rd Weds Craven Players Mrs Lesley Cooke 01840 230490 Institute/Weds
Cubs & Scouts Mrs D Dowling 01288 352786 Scout Hut Wainhouse
Friends of St Gennys Church Jon Shipsides 01840 230727 St Gennys Church
Gardening Club Heather Smith 01840 230976 Various
Guides/Brownies/Rainbows Louise Cowling 07817 985661 Jacobstow Parish Hall
Horticultural Society Mrs J Cowling 01840 230756 Meetings as notified
Jubilee Club Mo Chambers 01840 230428 Monthly Weds
Or Eve Thain 01566 781452
Juliotter Garden Club Paul Greatorex 01840 269178 Otterham Hall
Legion Hall Barry Jordan 01840 230141 Booking Enquires
Life Drawing Max Burrows 01840 230140 Wooda
Parish Council Barry Jordan 01840 230141 Legion Hall
Scottish Dancing Les & Dawn 01840 261708 Institute/Tues Burden Snooker Club Barry Bird 01840 230448 Lower Institute
St Gennys Church Mr A Farquhar 01840 230384 Coxford Farm
St Gennys Gazette Editorial Team See page 3 St Gennys Band Linda Lewis 07414 609043 Legion Hall
Surf Club Nippers Mr A Birt 01840 230425 Surf Clubhouse
Surf Life Saving Club Simeon Leete 01840 230769 Surf Clubhouse
Table Tennis Club Paul Seez 01840 230664 Institute
Tennis Club Paul Seez 01840 230664 Tennis Courts
Transition St Gennys Ron Muckleston 01840 230127 Meetings as notified
37 Business Index
Aerial Imaging Apex Aerial Imaging 27 Funeral Directors Denise Wellington 23 Animal Care Cozy Cats Cattery 33 RJ Sargent & Son 27 Building & Bright Joinery 11 Health ABS Chiropody 19 Carpentry Camel Valley Flat Roofing 33 Acupuncture 15 Bruce Matheson Daniel Shute 23 Bude Eye Centre 31 D B Walling 27 Debbie Routly 4 Hypnotherapy G Climo & Sons 36
Gully Wootton 27
John Tarling 11 Martin Brookes Pilates 8 Mike Cowling 33 Neate Feet 11 Personal Training 19
Tintagel Skip Hire 31 Holiday Aspects Holidays 25 Accommodation
Trebarwith Road Rustic 29 Skylark 17 Quarry Business Boscastle IT 36 Home and ACB Gardening Services 15 Garden Maintenance Busbys Solicitors 11 Any Colour You Like 6 Cedar Accountancy 36 CBL Stoves 8 Clare Ellis Copywriter 31 EB Window Cleaning Services 33 Metherell Gard 15 Garden Services & Maintenance 33 Accountants Michael Preller Planning 27 Greenworks 4 Parnalls Solicitors 19 GT Landscapes 17 Paul Finn Solicitors 4 Hilary’s Blinds & Curtains 29 Sproull Solicitors 31 JT Home Improvements 23 Chimney Sweep Mrs Metters & Sons 8 K&A Painters & Decorators 6 R Mears & Sons 17 P&B Interior Design 19 Electrical DDAS Repairs 17 T&C Window Cleaning Services 13 Gilbert & Vanstone 25 Trees and Grass 15 Tess Draper 25 M Biddick & Son 17 West Country carpets 13 Food and Drink Crackington Cider Co. 29 Motor Engineer D G Mason 15 Music Guitar Tuition 33 Julie’s Catering Van 29 Plumbing Aquaflame 23 The Cabin Cafe 4 Moorheat Services 11 The Coombe Barton 13 Seb Bailey 25 The Horseshoe Inn 36 A J Skinner 8 Fuel Logan’s Logs 6 Shops Wainhouse Country Stores 17 R&N Fuels 15
38 Events
39 Events
Sunday 2nd February & Sunday 8th March
St Gennys and District Saturday 14th March Horticultural Society
Thursday 5th March The Legion Hall 7.30pm Anyone who would like to see the show go forward come to the meeting and participate or contact Jen Cowling 01840230756
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