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PAGE 2 PAGE 43 Cherries EDS Page Nothing stays the same for long. Some people do not like change, oth- Parent, Baby and Toddler Playgroup ers embrace it. The difference between people is what ,I feel, makes this world a wonder. The one thing I feel we can all embrace is the ex- citement of the coming spring. So much to see, experience and touch. Just don’t be in to much of a rush, try to stop and see it!

Welcome to any new people to the area.

As I write this, the shop plans are going well. The thing with most things are, people do not see anything going on. Well I can tell you it is. As A friendly parent run playgroup for babies and toddlers with doing a good decorating job, its the preparation firstly that takes the New members always welcome time, then suddenly....it all comes together.

People come, and people go, but don’t forget, so do our beloved pets. Sessions held on Mondays from 1.30 – 3.15 at And to those of us who love our animals, care for them, and treat them Coombe Valley Nursery Egloskerry, Egloskerry School. as friends, when it comes to loosing them, it can be just as emotional. So to those who have been touched by such, my thoughts go out to Cost £1.50 per child you. £1.00 per sibling Free for under 1’s So this is the month when the gardeners start to get itchy...plots to pre- pare, seedlings to plant....Ohh how exciting. Don’t forget to plant a few A drink and a snack provided for the children and tea or coffee extras, now we got a shop, I know someone who would like to sell them! for the adults Well don’t forget to make your pancakes, (March 8th) and it is also the Contact Zena 01566 785197 time for those of you who wish to, to give up something Or Amy 01566 785580 for 40 days and 40 nights. Now what will it be? For further details Have a great March. God Bless.

Do You Know.... Thought for the month You can advertise events in TRESMEER on Better to live in truth and loose man, but gain self, than to live a lie

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PARKING IN LAUNCESTON

If you usually buy the parking permit for the Launceston area, but are concerned with all the talk of how much it is going to increase from April 2011...... you can at the moment contact the Council (0300 1234 222)and still buy the permit for the 2010/11 prices for 3,6 or 12months. They will only forward date to 14 March 2011, but I have just renewed mine from this date for 12months for the £190, so at least I know I'm ok until middle of March next year. I have lost out on nearly a months parking (as my current permit doesn't expire until mid April), but its a lot better than £400 or £600+.

The very helpful gentleman at the Council did say that this could be pulled at anytime, so make sure you renew quickly to avoid having to pay what could be astronomical 2011/12 rates. It was a quick easy phone call and all paid with a debit/credit card, and arrived in the post Jesus said, Every one that drinketh of this water shall thirst again; but whosoever two days later. drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a fountain of water springing up unto eternal life Just thought it would be nice for as many local people as possible to (John 4:13, 14). get the best rates for their parking, and therefore be able to still shop and support the traders of Launceston. PAGE 41 PAGE 4 As part of The Co-operatives Plan Bee campaign to help save bees in the UK, we have teamed up with The Sun news- paper to giveaway packets of wildflower seeds.

On Friday 9th April a free packet of seeds will be given out with The Sun in The Co-operative Food and Somerfield stores. Those buying The Sun from other retailers can cut out the coupon and come into our stores to claim their free packet of seeds until TABLETOP SALE! Sunday 11th April. St John’s Hall, Westgate Street

Bee populations halved in the UK between 1985 and 2005 and in the last Second Saturday of Each Month year alone a fifth of honeybee hives did not survive the winter. Bees polli- £6 Tabletop Rental nate a third of the food we consume, including apples, pears, raspberries, All Proceeds to St John Launceston’s Ambulance Appeal carrots and even tea! The cause of this drastic decline in numbers isn’t Browsing Starts at 10 known for sure but pesticides, disease and a reduction in the number of wild- Tables Available From 9.30 flowers are just some of the things that have been blamed. Find a Bargain or Make a Fortune! To do your bit, buy a copy of the Sun on Friday 9th April and plant your free packet of wildflower seeds in you patio pot, window box or garden. Once grown, the wildflowers will provide pollen and nectar for bees. Call Darren on 07733970557 for Reservations or Enquiries

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Chair: Mr. Peter Turner Sarah E. Uren. MICHT Tel: 01566 781808 Tel:01566 785373 E.mail: : [email protected] Mr. Graham Martin Tel: 01566 781497 Mrs. Barbara Brown Home Visits available on request. Federation of Tel: 01566 781362 Holistic Mrs. Mary Walters Launceston & surrounding areas. Therapists. Tel: 01566 781411 Member. Mrs. Julie Walters 25% of first treatment. Tel: 01566 781339 Gift Vouchers available. Meetings now held at Rehoboth Church rooms.

PAGE 40 PAGE 5 1st Eden Brigade Events at Tresmeer Village Hall In March, each Section will be undertaking a three-week First Aid Course organised Regulars: by St John Ambulance and everyone will be presented with a certificate at the end of Monday Afternoons. Dog Training: Puppies: 1pm till2pm. Improvers: 2pm the course. till 3pm Tuesday evenings. Line Dancing for beginners. 7.30pm till 10ish. £3 This term, the Company Section (11 plus age group) has studied a career in farming, which has included two farm visits. The first visit was to George their Warrant Offi- Wednesday Evenings: Old Tyme Dancing 8pm cer’s pig farm at Trengune. The young people were very lucky to see some piglets Thursday evenings: Line Dancing for Intermediates. 7.30pm £3 born. The second visit was to Mr John Osborne’s dairy farm; John kindly gave up To check all information is correct on any of the above his evening to show the young people around. Everyone really enjoyed both farm contact Julie 01566 781339 visits and they are looking forward to the third visit, at the end of March, to see the lambing at Mr W Griggs’s farm at Trengune. This group is now busy making a wooden tractor and had great fun using the electric planer. This week they will be Forthcoming Events painting it. The Junior Section has been busy learning life skills new to many of the children Saturday March 12th such as ironing, sewing on a button, learning figure marching, as well as cooking. Storytelling and Music We had a beautiful January evening outside lighting fires, we all had a great time and By enjoyed a toasted split each. Mike O’Connor & Barbara Griggs The Anchor section had a wonderful evening building Lego models, also they have 7pm start Fancy dress as a story character. been learning new life skills like cleaning and polishing shoes and making pizzas. Refreshments & Raffle. Every evening the groups enjoy various games and challenges to encourage them to

th work with other children in a team. This simple skill is so important in adulthood; to Jumble Sale. Saturday 9 April 2pm be able to work with and get on with others. Jumble wanted The Company Section will be going to Felden Lodge in Hertfordshire for their week’s camp/holiday in August and will be joining the 7th Plymouth Boys Brigade Big Breakfast nd th and the 2 Plymouth Girls Brigade, which will mean even more fun and adventure. Saturday 7 May 8am till 2pm Also, this means there will be more trained adults there as leaders. The week will £5 Adults £3 Child include an educational day in London and will be a fun and action-packed week for all. Jumble Sale Saturday October 15th 2pm Jumble Wanted The Junior Section is going to Haytor in Devon for a two night, three day holiday which will include a day trip to Woodlands Adventure Park at Totnes.

Saturday 5th November To make it possible for all the children and young people to be able to go on these nd Guy Fawkes Building trips we are holding a 10 mile Sponsored Cycle Ride on the Camel Trail on April 2 10am till 2pm 2011. Please support the young people if they ask you to sponsor them. At Tresmeer Village Hall All the children in the company went to see Cinderella at HATS theatre in Holswor- Followed in the evening by small bonfire, food and get together. thy as a treated, everyone had a great afternoon. Tel:01566 781339

PAGE 6 PAGE 39 Fill in the grid so that every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9. There’s no maths involved - solve the puzzle with reason and logic JAF 1 8 6 3 (Jesus and Fun) 3 2 Jesus is the Name we Honour Eden, Headon Cross, , . 6 2 5 9 1 4 Every Sunday at 10.30am - Refreshments at close 11.15am 7 6 1 March 6th –Messy Church - Rev Doreen Sparey-Delacassa March 13th - JAF Celebration - David Pett, from Pipers Pool 9 1 March 20th – JAF & Brigade Parade – Rev Bryan Ede Sunday March 27th – Gospel Choir concert 3.00pm 8 1 3

April 3rd - JAF Trip to , Cornwall 1 3 9 4 8 April 10th - Launceston Community Church Young People April 17th - Palm Sunday – John Bailey from Launceston April 24th - Easter Sunday – Mrs Jean Heywood 4 9 7 May 1st - Membership service –Rev Doreen Sparey-Delacassa May 8th - Celebration – Peter May 15th - Something different- Light Band 2 8 3 1 May 22nd - Pauline Burdett, Church & Community Worker May 29th – Miss N Sparey Going on Holiday? Have you Come and join a modern 21st Century Church that is interested in people and their OLD TYME SEQUENCE needs. A Church for all ages. Average age of congregation - 24 years, average no of DANCING got small animals? people who attend 25. Meet other families and make new friends in a welcoming, Come and join us every YES none-threatening and relaxed environment. Be part of an enthusiastic group who Wednesday night at 8pm to Then talk to me. want others to share the happiness that they have found here. 10.30pm at Tresmeer Village 01566 781339 Hall. My name is Samuel and I will FOR SALE look after your pets while you TWO SEATER SOFA Very little use, patterned gold Balmoral Deluxe Tea & biscuits supplied go on holiday, under the H92 W167 D100 From Fairway Furniture Cost £1000 Selling for £250 watchful eye of my mum. - BARN DANCE - VELETTA - I will feed them, care for them Panasonic 22" crt TV (not flat screen) With Scart so can be used with free view box LINE DANCING & many more and keep them clean. or SKY References £20 A warm welcome to all. Pine 4ft 6 Double Bed Old Mill Range Panel Head and Footer Inc Sprung Mattress with Memory Foam Top Built In £ 200 For more information : - Telephone: Merv 01566 781362 01566 781411 PAGE 38 PAGE 7 Keeping warm this winter Craig Williams Need Not cost the earth… Plumbing & Heating Engineer LOGS The Barton, , Launceston, PL15 8PN Our Logs are Produced from locally grown Trees Firewood is naturally Carbon-neutral, OFTEC & CORGI APPROVED Harvested local to end-user = minimal road miles, All forest sites managed to FSC standards, Oil & gas servicing Providing work for local people.

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On Saturday 12th February, Tresmeer Village Hall recently put on another Carn to Cove production. Tree felling at Woods Circus Berzercus and their show ―Beyond a Joke ―brought a whole new meaning to ―waiting at tables‖ and ―stupid juggling‖ that left many an audi- Tree felling has started at the Forestry Commission’s Davidstow Woods ence member, whether young or old, with aching jaws, created by the laugh- ter of a masterful script. Interaction with the audience led to many an im- near . 3,500 metre of timber is being felled during this routine promptu joke, which added to, an all around, brilliant, family night out! thinning operation which is set to be finished by June this year. Certain areas of the woods will be out of bounds at times during the operation and N JONES PAINTSHOP visitors are asked to pay close attention to signage on site for warnings Fully Qualified and restrictions. John Ebsary, Area Forester for Cornwall, says:“This felling

Repair work work is part of routine and essential thinning operations. We will aim to Cars-Bikes-Vans-Agricultural keep disruption to an absolute minimum, but do advise visitors to pay at- Modifications & much more tention to signage on site.“These operations are an important part of suc- Call Nath for free Quotation cessful forest management, as thinning gives the trees room to grow and 07724192986 flourish. The felled timber is being sold.” For further information please contact the Forestry Commission’s office on 01208 72577. PAGE 37 PAGE 8

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PAGE 35 PAGE 10 Make a Nature Notebook. Wednesday 2nd March - Siblyback Lake Country Park, near Following the diagram below, make the notebook. Decorate the front page and Map Ref: LR201 238710 write ―Nature Notes‖ Meet at the Siblyback Car Park at 10.00am for 10.30 start. Please note this is a pay So get on your walking boots and go out into the countryside. This is great for and display car park. all the family to do together plus the dogs! If you have a camera take it with Approx 5 miles (2-3 hours) you. Perhaps you could carry a small bag to put little bits into so that you can We hope to have a member of the Siblyback conservation team to provide us with information about the project and local area. Iain Rowe the Project Officer for the look up or draw when you reach home. There is so much to see now. Hill Area Heritage Project will also be with us. This will be a relaxing but in- To find out what you could look for go to: vigorating walk around the banks of Siblyback Lake between Commonmoor and St www.launcestonparishwildlife.org.uk Cleer, Liskeard. The walk is designed for people of all ages and offers an introduction Look on the left hand side of the page and go to ―What to look for‖ Q1 Jan- to walking towards health, whilst at the same time enjoying an informative guided tour of the home to South West Water's Water Sports Park including some of the most March. dramatic man-made and natural scenery in South East Cornwall. Although mostly flat it may be muddy in places so please come prepared. Friendly dogs on leads wel- This is your local nature group and they are always looking for places to visit. come. The Cafe will be open for lunches and/or hot drinks, if required, at the end of So if you have a nature area, a pond, or just a rough piece of ground and would the walk. You may also bring a packed lunch. love to know what lives there, give them a call. They have quite a few profes- sional persons that will gladly tell you all. From bats to frogs, butterflies to grass. Go on get out now, housework will wait! Kids grow up to fast.

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REGULARS

Rehoboth Methodist Chapel 6th March 11am Mrs. S. Smith 13th March 11am R Heywood 20th March 11am Mrs. Cox 27th March 11am Mr. Bannister.

Sing-a-long-at-Seven, Sundays 13th and 27th March.

Preliminary notice: Grand Concert with the Gospel Ship on Sunday 17th April at 7pm. Les Hutchings on vocal and guitar, Cyril on accordion. Country and Western at its best. Supper to follow. All free. Everyone welcome. Providing edu- cational & informative hands-on en- counters with exotic animals, Spiders, Snakes, Lizards, Insects are just some of the animals you could be meeting, St Nicholas Church, Tresmeer and not forgetting my beautiful barn owls. Services held on the 2nd Available for: Schools, Youth Groups, Birthday Parties, Shows & Rallies. Fairs & Fates, Sunday of each month at 8.15am Care Homes etc. & For your Hands on experience call Richard on : 01566 781419 4th Sunday at 3.00pm 0r E-mail: [email protected] Second Sunday: Holy Communion Web site http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/animalencounters Fourth Sunday: Evening Prayer Rates vary according to distance

Everyone welcome Community Event.

th schedule Meeting : Monday 14 March at 7 .00 in the resume with a Eucharist at 3pm on Sunday March 13th. Community Centre— for all those people interested in holding a Summer Community event.

Treneglos Church Several of us in the community are interested in arranging a community event Book of Common Prayer services at in the middle of June2011 and we would like to hold a meeting to try and for- 3pm on: nd mulate any ideas you may have. We would appreciate your enthusiasm and 2 Sunday of each month interest in organising something/ willing to help in anyway/just taking part/ (Holy Communion) th wanting more details etc. Please see date and time above. So far the ideas 4 Sunday of each month (Evensong) centre around holding a picnic/bbq on the community field with some music. All welcome One group is suggesting informal music, country dancing and another group is keen to organise a tug of war. Please come along and add your ideas. Verna Jones/Liz Morris. Tel:01566781218

PAGE 12 PAGE 33 His name was Fleming, and he was a poor Scottish farmer. One day, while trying to make a living for his family, he heard a cry for help coming from a nearby bog. He dropped his tools and ran to the bog.

There, mired to his waist in black muck, was a terrified boy, screaming and strug- gling to free himself. Farmer Fleming saved the lad from what could have been a slow and terrifying death.

The next day, a fancy carriage pulled up to the Scotsman's sparse surroundings. An elegantly dressed nobleman stepped out and introduced himself as the father of the boy Farmer Fleming had saved.

"I want to repay you," said the nobleman. "You saved my son's life."

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Fencing, Drainage, Planting, Farmer Fleming's son attended the very best schools and in time, graduated from Turfing, Stone Walling, etc St. Mary's Hospital Medical School in London, and went on to become known throughout the world as the noted Sir Alexander Fleming, the discoverer of Peni- cillin.

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3rd March 2011 World Book Day is a partnership of publishers, book sellers and interested parties who work together to promote books and reading for the personal enrichment and enjoyment of all.

A main aim of World Book Day in the UK and Ireland is to encourage chil- dren to explore the pleasures of books and reading by providing them with the opportunity to have a book of their own.

Thanks to the generosity of National Book Tokens Ltd and numerous partici- pating booksellers, school children are entitled to receive a World Book Day £1 Book Token The Book Token can be exchanged for one of the six specially published World Book Day £1 Books (where stocked and while stocks last), or is redeemable against any book or audiobook of their choice at a participat- ing bookshop or book club (terms and conditions apply).

SO GO ALONG AND VISIT YOUR LOCAL BOOKSHOP The Bookshop Extensive range of new books Second-hand book cellar Large range of study books

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10 Church Street Launceston, Cornwall PL15 8AP Telephone 01566 774107 FAX 01566 777299

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PAGE 14 PAGE 31 Why Do We Eat Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day The History of Pancake Day Something to Smile About March 8th

Pancake Day is always celebrated on a Tuesday and is also known as How do you know that carrots are good for your eyesight? Shrove Tuesday. Pancake Day celebrates the start of the Christian Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses? celebration of Lent where Christians give up something for 40 days to empathize with Jesus Christ when he was sent into the wilderness for Why did the boy tiptoe past the medicine cabinet? 40 days and nights and tempted by the Devil. He didn't want to wake the sleeping pills! The forty days now leads up to the celebration of Easter. Two drunks were walking home along the railway tracks. Shriven The first drunk says, "There's a hell of a lot of steps here." Traditionally Christians would go to church to confession where they The second drunk says, "I'll tell you what's worse, this hand rail would confess their sins and were absolved from their sins. This was is bloody low down" known as Shriven or Shrive. Over the years this has been shortened to Shrove, hence why Pancake Day is now known as Shrove Tuesday. Why were the teacher's eyes crossed? She couldn't control her pupils!

Pancake Recipe Ingredients: What flower grows on your face? Tulips  100g / 4oz plain or self-raising Flour  Large pinch of salt A woman walks up to a guy in a blue bathing suit and says, "Did  1 standard Egg you know your eyes match your swim trunks?" He says, "Why?  250ml / ½ pint Milk  1 tablespoon melted Butter Are my eyes bulging?"

Did you hear about the man who was tap dancing? Pancake Recipe Instructions: He broke his ankle when he fell into the sink.

 Mix salt and flour into the bowl. What's the definition of mixed emotions?  Beat to a creamy smooth batter with unbeaten egg and half the milk and melted butter. When you see your mother-in-law backing off a cliff in your new  Mix in the remaining milk and use as required. car  Lightly brush the base of a 20 or 22cm frying pan with the melted butter.  Heat the pan to get the butter hot when hot pour in 3 tablespoon of the batter mix- Two men standing at the side of the road, when a farmer and ture just enough to cover the base of the pan. his tractor go by. As he goes by he shout’s ―The end of the  Fry till they are a golden brown colour and do this both sides. world is nigh!‖  To turn you can flip or use a spatula. One man looks to the other and say’s ― I think that was ―Farmer And repeat with the rest of the batter mixture.  Geddin‖ (Armageddon )

PAGE 30 PAGE 15 GOING AWAY? Seeds of Inspiration Ex’ Guide Dogs for the Blind dog walker and trainer is Mon 28 Feb to Mon 28 Mar available to board dogs in my own home, also birds and small animals. I’m also available for dog walking any time. The very creative and talented ladies of the Embroiderers’ Guild Cornwall Branch Please ring for details ( reasonable rates ). will be mounting an exhibition of their lovely work in the gallery at The Castle Bude. For sheer skill, detail, colour and imagination the Embroiderers’ work needs Also pony poo to be seen to be believed. An extraordinary variety of techniques – hand stitching, free to collector. machine embroidery, metal thread work, dyeing, patchwork, appliqué, smocking, felt making and silk papermaking to name but a few, will be on show. Tel. 01566 86674

Open daily 11am to 4pm Entry to the gallery is free The Castle The Wharf Bude Cornwall EX23 8LG

Canworthy Water Under 5’s LIVE COUNTRY MUSIC At Tresmeer Village Hall Nr Launceston

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

SPUR Drink and Snacks supplied Warm and friendly Fun and games Call Auntie Rachel on 01566 781 275 Saturday 23rd April 7.30 for 8pm start £5 Ticket Bring & Share Supper DOG TRAINING CLASSES Raffle (Donations gratefully received) Collection Boxes for Charities Held at Tresmeer Village Hall Please note change of times for winter “Meet The West” Stall for Children’s Hospice, Mondays: Cornwall 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Puppies Contact Maureen: 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Improvers Tel: 01409 261120/ Txt: 07881707450 Ring Doris Stephens on 01566 775829 PAGE 16 PAGE 29 The Wilsey Down Hallworthy (on the A395) Tel 01840 261205

A warm welcome awaits you from Jane and her staff, who look forward to serving you. Morning coffees, good food, fine wines and real ales. Comprehensive home cooked specials. Functions and parties catered for. Callington Gospel Choir Takeaway. Accommodation. Sunday 27th March Sunday Carvery (not to be missed). Families welcome. Canworthy Water to Wainhouse road) Performing at EDEN ( Serving food between 3pm 12.00pm and 2.00pm lunchtimes Refreshments 6.00pm and 10.00pm evenings.

FREE ENTRY

Donations if desired What’s On at The Wilsey

Saturday 12th March WANTED Darts Competition 7.30pm Start Committee Members for Tresmeer Village Hall First prize £50– Numerous prizes- £2 entry

Wanted new recruits to fill seats on the committee of Tresmeer village Saturday 26th March hall. We welcome young or old Race Night This is a totally voluntary position. 8pm You will be joining a group of people who have a heart for the commu- In Aid of Launceston Young Farmer nity. Our hall is a great asset for the community and we try to provide a wide range of events throughout the year We have fun, a lot of laughs and we use our skills to benefit the village of Adventurers Club (Primary School Children) Tresmeer. is held on Wednesday's during term-time from 3.30pm - 5pm We meet once a month on a Monday evening at 8pm at the hall. Friday Night Youth Club (college age upwards) If you have been here a while or new to the area and feel this could be for is held on Friday's during term-time from 7.30pm - 9.30pm you and would like to come along just to see, give me a call. both at Tresmeer Village Hall. Julie 01566 781339 For more information call: Rachel 781429

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Cornwall PL15 8BL

Charity Reg. No. 1016838 01566 777529 19th March Clarks Shopping Village 13th April Longleat April 17th—22nd Yorkshire Dales and Moors 6 days, 5 nights half board inc.excursions 24th April Badminton Horse Trials ( x Country ) 12th May Port Eliot & Mount Edgcombe Early Drop - 8.30am Monday to Friday June Bicton Park Flexible Sessions - 8.45am – 11.45am Monday to Friday June River Cruise Lunch Club - 11.45am – 12.45am Monday to July Seaton Tramway & Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary August River Cruise Friday 3—4th September Burghley Horse Trials Weekend Flexible Sessions - 12.45pm – 3.45pm Monday to 3rd-4th September Blandford Great Dorset Steam Fair Thursday Olympic 2012 , we are now making a list of customers who may be in- Late Pick Up - 4.00 pm terested in attending the Olympics in 2012 Tickets have to be purchased Friday - Baby/Toddler Session by the 26th of April 2011 those of you who would like to attend certain events please contact Group Travel 01208 77989 information can be 1.00pm – 3.00pm found regarding ticket prices and schedule of events on www.ticketslondon2012.com

FREE 3YR AND 4YR FUNDING AVAILABLE

Private hire of our 16 to 70 seater coaches also available. For enquiries and to book places, please contact:- FOR BOOKINGS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL Pre School: 01566 777529 01208 77989 or 01726 890085 www.grouptravelcoachhire.com [email protected] Nicola Gilbert 01566 774540

PAGE 27 PAGE 18 So you look out the window, and think ―yep that looks PLEASE NOTE NEW CHARGES FOR fine‖ you go get the washing to hang on the line, TRESMEER VILLAGE HALL from April 2011 Pegged out nicely, flapping in the breeze, Hire Charges: There’s jumpers, t-shirts, jeans and panties. Due to the increasing prices on gas and electric, it was decided to review our Well one day comes and then it goes hiring prices. And the washing’s still flapping, the wind it blows! New prices as follows: Morning/afternoon/evening to regulars £12 But now day two, it’s getting wet, You have arrived On off events £15 home late, its a pain to get. Evening event with bar: £25 Day three, it’s sunny again, you leave it alone All day hire charge £30 with bar £35 You go to work, it’ll be dry when you get home. These new prices will start from April 2011 But alas its just not meant to be, It’s bloody raining again, by the time you get home for tea! Day five, do you give up and bring it in, JUMBLE SALE no, Got to much to do and will be late in a min. Saturday 2nd April So the clothes, day six, twisted, tired and sad Canworthy Water Sunday School Sunshine, wind and rain it’s had, 2pm till 4pm Hangs barely gripping onto the line Cake Stall Day seven...day eight...day nine! Julie In Aid of Under 5’s

Harold Walters DAVID BLOYE VERMIN CONTROL Mini Digger Hire

With or without driver. Problem with Rats, Mice, Moles, Rabbits,

Want to stock up on a few Favourites or just want one? Or.. Would you like a Party and qualify for free goodies whilst having fun Your local with a few friends OR or “Helping Hands” Bees, Wasps etc Perhaps you would like to Tel: 07903903005 Give me a call. Raise money for a charity For any bookings, orders or ques- Also Dumper for hire 01566 781447 Prompt attention. tions, no matter how small call: Maggie on 07792197192

PAGE 26 PAGE 19 AFTERNOON TEA PARTY ARE YOU STILL BURNING Including tea party for little girls who bring their dolls £ Sunday 13th March 4pm till 6pm A social afternoon for all the family £ Cream Teas, Sandwiches, Cakes. £ Teas and Coffee’s £ TO HEAT YOUR Cake Stall. Raffle. WATER ? Bring your Board games Play Station 3 corner Raising money for Ambers Tanzania trip

Domestic Home Help and Cleaning Service Available I have a solid background in all areas of housekeeping, gardening, administration, accounting, customer ser- SOLAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS CAN vices and human resources If you want a one off spring PROVIDE UP TO 70% OF YOUR DOMESTIC clean or regular home help, assistance with shopping, gardening or just looking after your house. Oven need a clean? ironing? End HOT WATER - SAVING MONEY YOUR of year Tax returns!! Just need your expenses put on a spreadsheet monthly to take away that worry that it’s not done. I have a good accounting background. ENERGY BILLS Need your weekly shop done? or to be taken to do your shop, baking for the and helping the environment family, pre -made meals? I am completely happy to come and feed dogs, cats, horses cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens if you need to get away or to have a break, I will look after your pets in their own home and Environment. I live FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION SOLAR SURVEY PLEASE CONTACT locally and would like to work locally CELTIC SOLAR Ltd. on 01566 781509 Reasonable and Honest rates THE SHIPPON, LANZION, EGLOSKERRY, LAUNCESTON, PL15 8R7 Maureen Read 01566 785 648 OR COMPLETE OUR ON-LINE SURVEY AT Email [email protected] www.celticsolar.co.uk

PAGE 20 PAGE 25 Farmhouse B+B also Converted Barn for families with Disabilities, and anyone else. Sleeps 4 to 6 Fully equipped with Lift, Hoist, Profiling Bed, Large Open Wet Room. www.an-skyber-holidays.co.uk Harold & Julie Walters Sycamore Farm, Tresmeer Launceston Tel: 01566 781339

Oksigen Theatre Bubbles present

A musical fantasy for young performers

Launceston Town Hall

Friday 25th & Sat 26th March 7pm Matinee Sat 26th March 2pm

Tickets Adults £8 Under 16’s £5 Group Discounts

For more information and booking call : 01566 782496

PAGE 24 PAGE 21 The 1st Eden Brigade () Company Meet every Thursday NEATE FEET 6.15pm -7.45pm MOBILE FOOT HEALTH At Eden, Headon Cross, Jacobstow PRACTITIONERS If you are between 5 and 18 years of age why not come O7870 508867 and join us for a fun packed evening and an opportu- Toenail clipping, , nity to learn lots of new skills, gain badges, compete against other compa- Callus Removal, nies and be part of a worldwide organisation? Own minibus pick up at vari- Padding's & Dressings, ous points and drop off as above Verrucaes, For more details call 01566 781346 Open to boys and girls Everything you need to keep your feet in tip top condition, Reflexology also available.

Wanted, Members of the Alliance of private sector of chiropodists

Video recorder/player with S video output socket and/or Video out (Yellow socket) and audio out (red and black sockets). David Brown Working Day P. Parsons. 01566781275. [email protected]" . Pipers Pool 9th April 9.30am till 5.30pm

Tractor Excursion 10th April

Cornwall Tractor Club 10am start Local Area NEVILL HOVEY & CO LTD Contact Bob Ball: 07810168702 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS INTERESTING FACTS Tim Smith FCA CTA All the planets in the solar system rotate anticlockwise, except Venus. It is Southgate Close, Launceston, Cornwall. PL15 9DU the only planet that rotates clockwise. Telephone (01566)772109 E-mail: [email protected] www.nevillhovey.co.uk A house fly lives only 14 days.

A crocodile’s tongue is attached to the roof of its mouth and cannot move it.

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