PARISH MAGAZINE ISSUE 120 APRIL 2020

EDITORS: JILL, JO AND ROB TEL 01579 370835, 01579 371073, 01579 370151 EMAIL: [email protected]

ADVERTISING and ACCOUNTS: Pam West TEL 01579 371167 EMAIL: [email protected]

DISTRIBUTION: Jill Price TEL 01579 370835 EMAIL:[email protected]

Trekenner School’s Songfest group 2020 We are now on Facebook, search Lezant Parish Magazine

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Welcome to the Lezant Parish Magazine for April. It is my pleasure to join the LIST OF ADVERTISERS editorial team —please bear with me; I am sure there will be some errors as I Page find my feet. Do you recognize the person on the front page? Ed Rowe aka Ker- ACORN EQUINE RUG WASH 34 now King visited School during March. He brought along a replica of A J DESIGN (Andy Paton) Chartered Architectural Technician 22 Cornish mining engineer Richard Trevithick‘s Puffin Devil locomotive. You can A N JEWELL Painter and Decorator 23 read more about it on page 19. My family moved to the Parish five years ago and CBL STOVE & CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS 25 although I grew up near Launceston I am very much in my infancy when it comes C L BUILDING SERVICES 13 to Cornish history, particularly our local history. The LPAG are doing great work ESG BOILERCARE 12 in formalizing much of our local history and are about to begin recording oral GLEBE VETERINARY SURGERY 26 history for future generations, see their report on page 21. GROUP TRAVEL Coach Hire and Excursions 29 Speaking of past and present, the future of this magazine is in the hands of the JACQUELINE DONAHUE Beauty and Cosmetic Clinic 23 residents of the parish and in order for it to continue we really need another JOHN CLARK Carpentry/Painting/Decorating 22 person to join the editorial team. The very first magazine was June/July 2008. It KDS Painting and Decorating 15 began as a black and white, bimonthly newsletter with 20 pages and has since LAUNCESTON COMPUTERS (Sales, Repairs & Training) 13 grown to over 30 pages of full colour text published monthly. Jill is keen to relin- MOBILE FOOT CARE Foot Care in your own home 24 quish the editorial roll completely and so we need someone else to join the Ro- MOORLAND FUELS (Local Fuel Supplier) 16 ta—many hands make light work etc.! Please let us know if you would be able to MORWELLHAM QUAY Attraction 11 help a couple of times a year. I’d like to thank Rob and Jill on our behalf for all PENDRAGON COUNTRY HOUSE Restaurant and Function Room 26 their work on the magazine over the last few years. PHIL AND MARK KNIGHT Garden & Building Services 10 Covid -19 - Latest advice and information can be found here: PROBUS CLUB - Men's’ club for retired professionals, Launceston 16 www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public R MEARS & SONS Chimney Sweeps 29 The magazine was ready to go to print when the announcement about self isola- tion and avoiding gatherings was made which has completely altered this issue. R J HOSKING Tree Surgeon 12 On page 18 instead of what’s on, there is a list of those people willing to help ROOT AND BRANCH Tree Service 14 others in isolation, village by village. This has also been reprinted as an insert SOMETHING NICE CATERING (Judith Scott) Catering Service 28 and can be updated each issue. Thanks to all those who have offered help—we SOUTH WEST HEATING Electric heater installation 34 are fortunate to live in such a supportive community. Let us look out for each SWITCHED ON (Danny Hawley) Electrician 14 other at this difficult time. When helping someone who is self-isolating do re- THE SPRINGER SPANIEL Pub and Restaurant 36 member to spread only kindness—wash hands regularly, avoid physical contact TOM JEFFERIES Electrical installation and testing 25 (2m) and leave shopping on the doorstep. Jill and I aim to keep the Facebook GARAGE (R Rowe/R Thomas) Vehicle Repairs 27 page up to date with what is on in the parish. Jo Burt 01579 371073 TREBURLEY PHYSIO Physiotherapy/Acupuncture 24 TRE POL & PEN Farm Shop and Kitchen 28

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The Committee were concerned that without reports from the parish organisa- tions there wouldn’t be enough content to justify printing and distributing the magazine after this issue. However, we are determined to keep it going as long as possible as it is the main way of keeping residents advised of what is going on. Jo has lots of ideas of how to fill the pages but it would be really good if you would send us your contributions, some history of the parish, poems, reci- pes, whatever you think we can include. This will mean that we can continue from May onwards, perhaps with a thinner magazine but a magazine! Thanks to everyone for your support.

And, if you haven’t joined our Facebook page, please do so—search Lezant Par- ish Magazine on Facebook and click on Join. Jill, Jo, Pam and Rob

The result of the poll held on the 27th February asking if you want to use the Lezant Neighbourhood Plan to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area gained a very substantial YES.

There was a 37% turnout with 90.8% YES and 8.8% NO, (there was 1 spoilt paper). This means the plan is now in effect.

The Government’s 2011 Localism act was to enable communities to have a direct say and influence the development and growth of their local area. There are 137 towns and parishes in Cornwall working towards having a plan. There are now 38 which have a plan and we are one of these.

Thank you for voting.

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FROM LAUNCESTON POLICE YOUR COUNCILLORS I G Nash (Chairman) 01579 370644

N H Burden (County Councillor) 01566 782286 G H Scott 01579 370237 G Holter 01579 371223 A cautionary note.... Mrs J Dinnis 01566 782104 P J Cairns 01566 782351 It's wonderful to see the community spirit alive and kicking with offers of Mrs V Hill 01566 772786 Mrs C Ayres 01579 370886 assistance from all quarters and thanks go to all BUT please be aware, there has been an increase in reported scam, personation and doorstep Mrs A Armstrong Evans 01566 782323 crimes due to the current situation (thankfully not yet our area!) OUR PARISH CLERK: Mrs Sam Inman 01566 784050

1) Cold callers offering instant doorstep Corvid-19 screening tests for E mail [email protected] £10 (not possible!) INFORMATION ON PARISH COUNCIL AGENDAS AND MEETINGS 2) Offers of shopping trips where you pay up front and don't get the If you are interested in finding out what will be discussed at the monthly Parish goods (don't!) 3) Council meetings, agendas are put on the parish notice boards and on the com- 4) Offers of odd jobs being done to gain entry into your home and munity website on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Minutes of all the stealing.(Be careful who you let in) meetings can also be found on the website: www.lezantparish.btck.co.uk

Please be aware criminals WILL take advantage of vulnerable situations like this. Notice of Vacancy If you need help call someone you TRUST and if you're woried, contact the police on 999 if an emergency or 101 if non urgent. Please be warned that there could be a bit of a wait at busy times. IN OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR

Alternatively, and preferred, email or webchat 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that TOM MALCOLM has ceased to be a member of Lezant Parish Council and that a casu- Email [email protected] al vacancy exists on the Council. 2. If, within 14 days (excluding Saturday, Sundays, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Fri- Have a question? Need an immediate response? day and Bank Holidays) after the date of this Notice, a request for an election to fill the said

vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer of Cornwall Council at the Council Offic- Use: WebChat! WebChat is an online service where you can talk directly to our contact centre staff; just the same as calling us. es, Information Service, 39 Penwinnick Road, St Austell PL25 5DR (phone 01209 WebChat allows you to ask us a question or receive updates on existing 614373) by TEN (or more) electors for the said Parish an election will be held to fill the va- crime reports, all at your own convenience. cancy. Simply visit https://crowd.in/WMWXiY and click on the WebChat icon to 3. If the Returning Officer receives fewer than ten written requests for an election by 3rd April begin chatting to a member of our call centre staff. 2020 the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option.

Why call when you don’t have to? https://crowd.in/ZScsDu Mr Samantha Inman Clerk to Lezant Parish Council

Tel. 01566 784050 Email: [email protected]

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PARISH COUNCIL CHURCH AND CHAPEL SERVICES FOR APRIL 2020 All Church and Chapel Services have been cancelled until further notice due to HIGHWAYS—The Clerk reports any problems that come to her attention to Cormac. Government advice arising from the Corona Virus pandemic. We must all be careful not only of ourselves but of others too and keep safe. Potholes, Fly Tipping etc. If you have something to report an exact location and photo on your mobile phone are useful. Members of the public are also able to do From St Briochus: The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have made a joint statement, in line with Government advice, that all public worship will be paused this directly to Cornwall Council (0300 1234 100), online or at www.fixmystreet.com until further notice. Instead, we are encouraging everyone to offer prayers and Finding out about planning in the parish Details of all planning applications are all practical care and support where possible during this very difficult period. placed on parish notice boards. All applications*, planning decisions and advice of Please do get in touch (our contact numbers are below) if you need any advice or any pre-applications will be published in the Lezant Newsletter. N.B. Due to timings assistance. Revd Heather West 01566 770649 of publication it is possible the deadline for comments may have passed. Up-to- Diana Anderson 01579 370971 date information on planning can be found at http://planning.cornwall.gov.uk/ Bridget Pentreath 07802 177803 online-applications From Chapel. We echo the statement made by the Archbishops and PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS will, of course, offer any help we can. Revd Jo has offered to speak to anyone who PA20/01554. Proposed change of use to land for the siting of a temporary mobile needs help or just a chat (01566 782921). I am also happy to chat if anyone wants to talk—I can’t help with shopping etc as I am self isolating too! 01579 370835. Jill unit for use as a catering and retail unit. Tre, Pol & Pen, Lezant. Status of previous applications: For anyone who uses YouTube our District Chair is posting daily encouraging words: Application PA20/00301. Works to T1 Lime Tree (dead). Fell required and replace with new Lime in same location covered by a Tree Preservation Order. Landue, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeWoJM_pxtw&fbclid=IwAR1BRMQKqmi7Zf -Ta8cfXnrZkRxuDn_bXL5awMfBLx9M8WWItXTa9dMYZO8 Lezant. Approved. Application PA19/10564. Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to thirteen dwellings, provision of pedestrian access Lezant WI points and footpaths, provision of a tree planting area and the possible provision of a play area. Land SE of Sportmans Close, Treburley. Refused. The speaker at the March meeting was Janet Cowlard who talked about “Fabergé Resignation of Councillor Malcolm Lezant Parish Council would like to take the and the Russian Royal Family”. Janet gave a fascinating insight into the world of the opportunity to thank Tom Malcolm for his interest in and contributions to the Russian imperial family at the end of the 19th century and up to the Revolution. Council over the last few years. A major feature of their lives was the jewelled eggs created by Peter Carl Fabergé Parish Council Meetings are suspended until further notice. Arrangements have and presented to the Tzars to the Tzarinas every year for Easter from Alexander III in 1885 to Nicholas II in 1916. She showed pictures of many of the 50 eggs created, been made so that any invoices to be paid will receive timely attention. a large number of which survive in collections in Russia and across the world. She Spring Parish Walk - Monday 25th May Due to the success of last year’s walk the also described vividly the fabulous details of the eggs and other items which have parish council is looking to organise a second circular footpath walk. Route to be since been collected and are now on display in the private Fabergé Museum in St confirmed. Unfortunately this has had to be cancelled. Petersburg. Some eggs are still missing but one which was found at a US flea market in 2012 was bought for $5000 and subsequently sold for $20 million. Janet also shared her The Annual Parish Meeting scheduled for Tuesday 19th May 2020 has been great knowledge of the imperial family themselves, with wonderful colour photo- cancelled. We hope to hold it later in the year. graphs and paintings of this tragic family.

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ADVERTISEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS LEZANT PARISH ARCHIVE GROUP We always try to keep some space for your announcements and adverts! At the end of February Tamsin Mallett (Kresen Kernow Activity Programme Man- Business, For Sale and Wanted advertisements can be placed in this magazine ager) gave an interesting talk to 22 parishioners at Trebullett Hall. The new archive for Cornwall, now based at the old Brewery, incorporates the Cornwall For sale and wanted adverts for May can be sent to the editor via email to [email protected] or post them in to:- Jo Burt, Trehane, Trekenner, PL15 Record Office, the Cornish Studies Library and archaeological records and photo- 9PH with your name and contact details inside and we will try and include them in graphs from the Historic Environment Record. The new centre was created follow- the newsletter. Cost £1 per ‘For Sale’ advertisement, maximum 25 words plus con- ing a successful bid for £11.7million awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. tact telephone number. No charge for “Free to good home” ads. Kresen Kernow houses over a million documents, photographs and books about Don’t forget our “Congratulations” feature is available for local major personal Cornwall. Anyone can visit the Centre, which is open from Tuesday to Saturday, to events – 80th, 90th and 100th birthdays, Golden and Diamond Weddings and other do research, see an exhibition, or take part in an activity. It is possible to do an -on major awards e.g. honours from the Queen. line search of the Kresen Kernow collections and there are guides on-line to help. Other contributions are a part of our magazine and we will do our best to include Only some of the documents and photographs held at the archive are digitised so them provided you meet the copy deadline of 10th of the month: with the next research may need to be carried out at the centre. If possible it is wise to go on-line issue being MAY 2020 that means the 10th APRIL to select what you wish to view before going to the Archive so that staff can have Advertisements for your business or service are always welcome and may the documents ready. The Kresen Kernow centre also hold events and exhibitions, be sent to Pam—details on the front page. The advertising rates for book- courses, and training, including preservation and care of artefacts, cataloguing, oral ings made from 1st August 2017 are as follow: history, digitisation and fundraising. Individuals can subscribe to a quarterly- e Half page: 5 issues £37.50 10 issues £75 (£7.50 per issue) newsletter detailing events and latest news from Kresen Kernow. Whole Page: 5 issues £60 10 issues £120 (£12 per issue) For new advertisers buy 5 or 10 and get one free so 6 for 5 or 11 for 10. Lezant Parish Archive Group (LPAG) has joined the Cornish Archives Network (CAN) a free network of 80 archive and heritage organisations, which will inform us of If fewer than 5 booked then £8 for half page and £14 for whole page per issue. events, meetings, training, initiatives and offer advice. To further LPAG's aims Tamsin advised us to look to other similar groups that have set up archives and The views of the contributors are not necessarily those of the Editor or Magazine Committee. Advertisements are accepted in good faith, but neither the Editor nor websites. She gave us information on funding opportunities, advised us to ensure the Committee can bear responsibility for the work done by, nor the behaviour of, we use best practice and be aware of our responsibility concerning data protection, the advertiser. permissions and copyrights. To learn more about Kresen Kernow visit https:// kresenkernow.org

Vacancy -SECRETARY REQUIRED Progress with LPAG The Lezant Parish Trust is looking for a new Secretary to the Trustees. The Trust has a Some members of LPAG are about to undertake recording oral histories. A website for our archive group is also under construction. Anyone interested is welcome to duty to oversee the management and protection of Jubilee Field at Trekenner on behalf join our group. For further information and to confirm meeting dates, usually of all parishioners of Lezant. monthly on a Tuesday morning, please contact Nigel or Tanya Jonas at lezant- Duties of the Secretary are to take minutes at the AGM and any other meeting, deal with [email protected]. correspondence and send an annual return to the Charity Commission. The position is voluntary but provides a worthwhile service to our community. If you are prepared to RAINFALL FIGURES FOR February 2020 from Chris and Fiona Barnes devote a minimal amount of time in aid of our local charity, please contact Ian Nash, February 2020 307mm Chairman of the Trustees, on 01579 370644. February 2019 122mm

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LEZANT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY LEZANT LUNCH CLUB 35 members attended the February Lunch Club. Jo Rider, Sue Oatey, Janet The Society held its Annual Dinner on Saturday, 7th March at Trethorne. 40 people Honey and Ruth Burden provided a tasty meal of lamb casserole and vege- enjoyed a lovely carvery followed by a delicious pudding. As always, Trethorne did tables followed by bread and butter pudding us proud and the service and the food were excellent. The Dinner was followed by served with cream. the first of our twice yearly raffles. Thanks must go to all our Vice Presidents, resi- dents of Lezant parish and friends of the Society who most generously donated the After lunch we were treated to a fascinating prizes. Special thanks also to Victoria Martin, the Manager of The Springer Spaniel, talk by Pauline English and Godfrey Holter us- who donated our Star Prize, a £100 voucher for The Springer Spaniel. This was won ing the magic lantern which Pauline inherited by Ann Foster, lucky lady! Please join us again next year, date to be arranged later. from her parents and which Godfrey restored

for her. Pauline gave a short history of the magic lantern which was the forerunner of the SCHEDULED FOR 8TH MAY BUT slide projector. Originally the slides were hand CANCELLED painted on glass and later photographic images were used. After 1820 hand

coloured printed slides were manufactured and we saw examples of these slides projected on to a screen using the magic lantern. The light source in the magic lanterns was produced by candles and oil lamps. Godfrey has converted Pauline’s lantern to use an electric bulb, making the image brighter. After the talk Joy Holter was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a vote of thanks for her organisation of speakers for the Lunch Club. Hopefully everyone will have received our Annual Appeal letter for donations to- wards our Annual Show. If you would like to make a donation and haven't done so Lunch Club meetings have been cancelled until further notice but we would yet, then please send your donation to our Treasurer, Mrs Fay Knight, Knightsfield love to see you when we restart later in the year. If you would like to join us House, Lezant so your subscription (not the amount) can be acknowledged in our please telephone Ruth on 01566 782286 or Audrey on 01566 773062 for Schedule. This brings me nicely around to our Annual Show itself. This year it will be held on Saturday 8th August and now is the time to be thinking about your en- tries. There are categories to suit everyone, so when the Schedule arrives on your PARISH YOUTH CLUB Only On Fridays doormat in April, please take a moment to browse through it and decide what clas- ses you would like to enter. If you haven't entered before why not have a go this year? Please encourage your children to enter as well. Without them and your- OOF (Only On Friday) Youth Club selves, there would be no Show. If you have never entered before and are a little Trebullett Hall each Friday of term time 6.30 -8pm unsure about what to do, then please talk to any committee member or give me a ring on 01566 775676. All children welcome to join us from age 8 plus.

Different activities each week: crafts, games, etc. A decision by the Committee as to whether the Show will go ahead this year will be advised in the May issue of the Magazine. Any further details contact Louise on 01566 782203 or our OOF A decision to cancel will not be taken lightly. Facebook page . Late Announcement—No Janet Wild meetings until further notice

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LEZANT FLOWER AND GARDEN GROUP

February the 19th wasn’t the brightest or warmest of days for garden visiting, but 8 members braved the elements and set off to visit the garden of Jo and Tom Hynes near Winkleigh. We had visited in 2018 when the garden was in full summer bloom and decided we would return for Snowdrop and Cyclamen time. The couple have the National Cyclamen collection but as we went through the door to the garden, we were met by a woodland scene including Helle- bores, Hepatica, Daffodils and Camellias. Even in the dismal skies, the pol- larded lines of Willow glowed a burnt orange colour. Two greenhouses hold the more rare and tender plants and Jo told us how she inherited a collection of Cyclamen from a Dutch grower. They knew it would be a large number of plants so they took an articulated lorry across to collect the 600 plants which were all in terracotta pots and, of course and most important- ly, named. On reaching Customs, the Officers boarded the vehicle looking for illegal travellers but soon forgot this task when they saw all the plants!

The garden is easy to wander around; Jo and Tom are happy to wander with you and explain about the garden. They have over 400 varieties of Snowdrops. Jo also explained the mechanics of importing and exporting plants and the amount of paperwork involved. As with most of the gardens we visit, there are other features in the garden and seats to sit and just en- joy the scenery. Tea and cake was taken in the conservatory. The garden is well worth a visit and opens under the National Gardens Scheme. Jo said since they started opening in 2003, they have raised £30,000 for various charities.

Shirley Ough & Rosemary Buckler 01579 370 525

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Tre, Pol & Pen PARISH TAXI SCHEME FOR RESIDENTS OF LEZANT PARISH ONLY Farm Shop and Kitchen The parish council subsidy for the taxi scheme is now £4 per trip, return £4 each way. The fares charged by Launceston Taxis are as below. As a resident of Lezant Open 7 days a week Parish, you are entitled to a subsidy of £4.00 for any taxi journey at any time, so long as a taxi is available. Reservations 01566 706527 To take advantage of the scheme the taxi must be pre-booked through Launceston Taxis on 07340 813434. The taxi driver will have a form that he will Upcoming Events complete. You sign the form and pay the reduced rate to the driver. Please note that the single fares quoted below are for guidance only, if you live outside one of Native Makers Market the villages the fare may differ slightly: Lezant £8.00 Subsidy £4.00 You pay £4.00 April 25, 2020 10AM - 2PM Tregada £8.00 You pay £4.00 Trekenner £9.00 You pay £5.00 Mon-Sat 8am to 6pm Trekelland £8.00 You pay £4.00 Sun 8.30am to 5.30pm [email protected] Trebullett £9.00 You pay £5.00 Treburley £9.00 You pay £5.00 £9.50 You pay £5.50 For example, a return journey from Treburley to Launceston will cost £10 in total. The Parish Council would encourage all residents to use the taxi whenever Something NICE possible although it is appreciated that a taxi is not always available. Pre-booking the day before can sometimes help. Remember, the taxi cannot be used on a regular basis for commuting between Catering home and work, nor as a school-run vehicle.

Traditional and Creative Catering for all Occasions Finger and Fork Buffets Children's Parties Anniversaries and Funerals Home made cooked meals for holiday homes JUDITH SCOTT West Landue, Lezant, Launceston PL15 9NN Tel 01566 773523 - Mobile 07980 136708

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Saturday 11th to Monday 13th April – Easter Bunny Hunt GLEBE VETERINARY SURGERY LEZANT PL15 9PP Search for the Bunnies hiding around the village. Make a Hot Cross Bun and RCVS APPROVED SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE a special Easter Chocolate Lolly.

Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th May – Victorian Bank Holiday Weekend

Meet The Ragged Victorians, marvel at The Rifle Brigade and chat to the

Gypsies, all camped at Morwellham, for a family weekend full of Victorian Opening Hours: fun and banter. Camping available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm th Friday and Saturday 9am-noon Friday 29 May – Beer Festival & Music with Mad Dog Mcrea Evening Surgery Wednesday 7pm-8pm Enjoy a unique mix of music from this popular local band. Camping availa- EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Please phone 01579 371295 for an appointment ble. Book online. Website : www.glebevets.co.uk www.morwellham.org

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Transport – Bus and Coach and Travel Information 12 Mon - Sat. - Launceston - Plymouth, Sun Launceston - Plymouth. GoCornwallBus (www.plymouthbus.co.uk) tel 01752 662271. 6A Mon-Sun. Exeter-Okehampton-Launceston-Bude. Stagecoach Southwest. www.stagecoachbus.com/devon.01392 427711Disability helpdesk 01392 889749 National Express Coaches - www.nationalexpress.com Launceston Taxis (Parish Taxi Scheme) 07340 813434 Little Red Bus—Launceston Community Transport Partnership. Please give 24 hours’ notice to book your seat by phoning 01566 777960 Mon-Fri 10.00-12.00 Return fare £3, single £2, concessionary bus passes accepted for Dial A Ride only. TAP Transport (non-urgent health related journeys) 01872 223388 Traveline www.travelinesw.com 0871 200 2233 National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk 0845 7484950 Hospital. Launceston Community Hospital: Main Hospital 01566 761000; MIU 01566 761030; Physiotherapy Outpatients 01566 761022 lzant Parish Council – Chairman Mr I Nash 01579 370644 Clerk: Mrs Sam Inman, 01566 784050, [email protected] Parish Council Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of month (except August) 7.30pm Lezant Church Room Member of Parliament: Mr Scott Mann (Conservative) Constituency Office : 01208 75656 LAUNCESTON MEN’S PROBUS CLUB Cornwall Councillor: Mr Neil Burden 01566 782286 WE HAVE VACANCIES Cornwall Council 0300 1234 100 (all Departments) www.cornwall.gov.uk Cornwall Council Enquiry office, Registrar & One Stop Shop: Launceston Library, Are you a retired Professional? Bounsalls Lane, PL15 9AB. Open Tues, Wed, Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Reg- istrar open Wed 9.30am-1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1pm- Are you a retired Businessman? 4.30pm. Or phone 0300 1234 181 Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm Children at Risk: If you know of a child at risk: 0300 123 1116 If you answered yes to one of the above—come and join us Police: PCSO 30115 Mark Canvin. Email: [email protected] Tel. non emergency: 101 We meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month at 10.25am (except Refuse: Household and Recycling Collections 0300 1234 141 Collection day Thurs- Bank Holidays) at The Eagle House Hotel, Launceston day for whole parish. Launceston Waste and Recycling Centre, Pennygillam Indus- trial Estate, Launceston. Open all year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New You are welcome to come and meet us Years Day 9am to 4pm. 0300 1234 141. Replacement recycling bags: from One There is an opportunity to socialize over coffee with like-minded people Stop Shop (see above). Tourist Information Centre. White Hart Arcade, Launceston PL15 8AA. Tel. 01566 A speaker entertains us at every meeting and event during the year 772321 Visit our website for more information Parish website: www.lezantparish.btck.com Launceston-Mens-Probus.btck.co.uk Dentistry. If you do not have an NHS dentist and want to add your name to the NHS waiting list please call 03330 063 300 from 7.30am to 10.30pm. If you need urgent dental treat- And contact Les on 01566 774027 ment and do not currently have an NHS dentist, please call 03330 063 300.

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LOCAL INFORMATION Clubs and Groups Lawrence House Museum Funfit Alternate Fridays. Trebullett Hall 11am to 12 noon 01566 782286 You will all have seen and marvelled at 3 times mayor and druggist of Launces- Bible Study 2nd and 4th Mondays ton, William Wise’s 6 volume collection of wild plants found locally on his walks Trebullett Hall 1.45-2.45. 01566 782921 and cycling expeditions round Launceston. He pressed them to preserve them Flower and Garden Group and then bound them himself into the books we can still marvel at today. His 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm Church Room. 01579 370525 and 01566 identifications were authenticated in 1978 and the collection is available 777340 online. The museum is pleased to announce 2 special events happening in the Launceston Area Art Group museum inspired by plants, each with a link to William Wise. Thursdays—Trebullett Hall Phone for details. 01579 363748 Lezant Bellringers 1) “Plants, Potions & Persecution” - a talk on Saturday 25 April at 7.00pm in Practice Night Wednesdays Lezant Church 01579 370993 thee Guildhall. Entry is free but donations for the upkeep of the muse- Lezant Church Cake Sale um’s collections will be warmly welcomed. The speaker will ask the ques- 2nd Saturday Church Room 10.30-12 noon. 01579 370861 tion why women who were learned in in the powers of plants were more Lezant Horticultural Society 01579 370621 often than not in the past characterized as witches and evil, but men with Lezant Parish Archive Group: 01566 782286 (Ruth Burden) or 01579 370370 (Nigel the same knowledge e.g. William Wise, were regarded as doctors. Jonas) Meetings as advertised in Parish Magazine. Lunch Club Last Wednesday 12 noon Trebullett Hall 01566 782286 2) Come and join in the People’s Herbarium – Walks & Print Work- Parish Council 2nd Tuesday. Church Room.7.30pm Clerk: 01566 784050 shops: local Launceston artist and printmaker, Karen Howse has been inspired by Patchwork Group 01566 782556 Tuesdays October to March Wise’s Herbarium to produce the People’s Herbarium this coming year, a project The Sew and Sews Alternate Mondays. 01566 782282 that will involve nature walks and print workshops at both the museum and Short Mat Bowls Every Monday 7pm Trebullett Hall 01566 782282 Launceston Library. Let her explain: “I am so excited to be working with Dr Da- Tots and Tea Alternate Mondays Trebullett Hall 01566 782223 mon Dennis, the new curator, and with museum volunteers, who have a wealth Trebullett Coffee Morning of knowledge and skills that will be invaluable to this project. When visiting 1st Wednesday Trebullett Hall 10.30-12 noon. 01566 782286 the museum I love to peer through the glass case at the pressed plants in Wise’s Treburley Social Club Herbarium. The project is to bring them to life making Launceston’s very Daily 7.30pm-11.00 pm 01579 370889 Fridays only 6pm-11.30pm own modern day People’s Herbarium in the process. We will be walking the Trekenner Pre-School 01579 370435 paths and lanes of Launceston to collect, identify and press plants. I will also lead Trekenner School FOTS 07715 576535 (Kelly Menhenitt) a series of print workshops to make prints from the plants collected. Other pro- Women's Institute 2nd Wednesday 7.30 pm (March-October and 2pm November, cesses on offer in the workshops are the magical old cyanotype process using January and February.) Church Room. Cynthia on 01579 370182 light sensitive paper and the sun when it appears! Youth Club Fridays, 6.30 -8pm, Louise on 01566 782203 Worship (for the regular Church and Chapel Services please refer to contact list) There will also be plant drawing workshops in the garden room later in the year. We want to put on related displays to enthuse the public and utilise some of the Lezant Church: Revd Heather West (01566 770649) printing equipment in the museum’s stores to appeal to all ages and interests.” Church Warden: Diana Anderson (01579 370971) Bridget Pentreath (07802 177803) The Museum is due to open at Easter. Decision on this to be advised. Trebullett Methodist Chapel: Minister – Rev Jo Smart (01566 782921) Secretary: Mrs. T. Stafford 01208 871366

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HELP FOR THOSE IN SELF ISOLATION FOR WHATEVER REASON. TREKENNER CP SCHOOL Collection of Prescriptions from Launceston Medical Centre for anyone in the A busy term for Trekenner School!. On 3rd March we had a cream tea for St. Pi- parish: Liane Jennings 07760 413098 01566 782501 ran's day, 2 days early because the teacher who helped us is only in on Mondays General help for parish: Launceston YFC. Nick Uglow 07772 301866 The following are those who have offered help in their respective villages in the and Tuesdays. The kids did every job except pour tea and coffee. The jobs were: parish. Their offers of help are much appreciated by all of us waitress or waiter, table clearer, greeter, seater, washer upper and chefs. We Treburley made £54. Thank you to all who donated. We served cream teas of plain or fruit Sharon Meergans 07870 559496 scone, blackcurrant or strawberry jam, tea or coffee and squash and biscuits for Lucy Garland 01579 370561 07909 712303 the children. There were daffodils on the tables. 5th March was World Book Day. Kate Rashbrooke 01579 371082 Lots of us dressed up. We had to pay £2 for wearing a costume, the money went Leoni and Georgia Hollett 07814 356233 Pam West 01579 371167 07877 337828 towards a new book you could pick for our library. People came dressed up as Trekenner different characters e.g. people out of Harry Potter, Gangster Granny, Mr Stink Lucy Stannett Daborn 01579 371428 07773 193547 and Toothless and many more. Owl’s class have a tradition every year, we deco- (Works night shifts sometime so may not be available every day) rate our doors in groups to look like a book cover. This year there are some really Jo Burt 07966 444024 nice doors, including Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Famous Five, Wild child Trebullett Kelly Honey 07714 534064 and Matilda and more. We also had a competition to write a story in just 50 th Kelly Castle 01566 782739 (evenings) 07730 394995 (day) words! 10 March was Songfest., a music festival with primary schools from all Louise Trennery 07866 469550 over Cornwall making a mass choir. Owl’s class participated at Launceston Town Susanne Lamb 07916 569014 Hall. Since Christmas we had a songfest teacher, Nicola Hosking, coming to us on Charmaine & Jeremy Stephens 07790 634636 Thursdays. We sang: Firework, a medley of Greatest Showman songs, Eye of the James Hosking 01566 782501 07976 539379 Lezant tiger, Can't stop the feeling, Shine , Believe , Refuge and finally Gotta Be Me. Jo Rider 01579 370186 There were two halves -in the first half Launceston College. College Fay Knight 01579 370993 and choir. In the second half nine of us from Trekenner joined the mass Lynda Marshall 01579 370417 choir. We enjoyed being part of the event. On Sports Relief day the whole Rezare school, including staff and parents, ran round our field. The lap is 400m. All of the Martine Middleton 01579 370328 Lucy Lloyd 07817 983890 people's laps were added up so we could see how far we can go. There was a Higher bake sale with lots of yummy cakes and also face painting. In the afternoon we Debbie Deacon Green 01566 7869000 were lucky enough to have Kernow King from the Mining Heritage Site visit us.. and Trewarlett Year 5 & 6 had a wonderful workshop where they looked at and held various rock Janet and Steve Wild 01566 775676 types from local mines. Ed commented that Trekenner School was the first school Tre Pol and Pen are delivering within a 5 mile radius of the shop of all their food he’s visited that has been able to identify all of his rock types (and he’s visited a stocks plus take away meals for orders over £20. Delivery charge £2.50. Tel. 01566 706527 between 8am and 4pm. When possible there will be same day lot of schools!). Following this busy afternoon, the whole school were treated to delivery. a performance in the hall that took us back in time to Richard Trevithick and his Post Office delivers groceries to Lezant, Treburley, Trekenner ‘Cornish Puffin’. We learned of the one female mine captain in called and Rezare. Tel. 01579 370291. Or email [email protected]. Minimum Lydia, whose mine was named after her as ‘Wheal Lydia’. Report by Verran Han- order £10. Orders taken over the phone (also payment). No delivery charge. cock, aged 11

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