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STATION BUILDING’S FUTURE UNCERTAIN PIRATES PULL IN £700 FOR lthough the tree which was growing from the chimney has been removed, Saltash Station building continues to COMIC RELIEF deteriorate. While increasing passenger numbers are using the enhanced train services stopping in Saltash they Aare confronted with a dismal and ever deteriorating Victorian Station building which once sold more train tickets than any other in Cornwall. “A unique opportunity to the Town Council making up meeting mixed success but no Town as well as value for own part of Saltash’s industrial the balance of the £35,000 ‘go ahead’ given – as the money. heritage and bring tourists into a purchase price. Negotiations building suffered. We were then advised, in Brunel Heritage Centre in the then began with English A questionnaire seeking June 2006, that the building heart of the town” is how your Partnership and other sources to public views on the station’s would have to be re-marketed Saltash Observer described the raise the £60,000 anticipated future was circulated by the following an updated building Saltash Town Council’s costs of renovating the building. Town Council in early 2004 survey and ground survey. Four proposals to buy the station Plans included a Brunel and the results showed a further bids were considered building in 1990. Museum and Heritage Centre majority still favoured the and in July 2006 we reported The sale went through that with a conservatory café built on original plan for a heritage that the Town council had year under the mayoralty of overlooking the bridge. centre with adjacent café/bistro. decided, subject to Caradon’s Councillor Colin Breed, with Sadly the next eight years Still no progress was made and agreement, to sell the station the aid of a £25,000 grant from saw little progress, with various the state of the building building to the highest bidder. Caradon District Council and applications for grant funding continued to cause concern to What we described as ‘the worst passengers, councillors, and kept secret in Saltash’ was the townsfolk. completion of the sale to a Ten years after purchasing bidder who had given fine- the station building the Town sounding promises to restore the Council gave up their own plans building to its former glory. for its development and agreed News filtered through of sale to to sell it off. Sealed bids were a property developer who FENSA 19348 invited, there was considerable intended to replace the platform interest and in March 2006 the canopy and bring back the Observer advised that nine such character of the G.W.R. to bids had been received. All of enhance the first (or last) those keen to buy it were invited glimpse of Cornwall for rail to give a presentation to the passengers. Meanwhile, the 01752 841234 Town council which could then Town Council negotiated with Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm Sat 10.00am - 1.00pm decide to sell to the bidder Caradon who were seeking 1 Kingsmill Road, Tamar View Ind. Est. (opposite Focus) offering what was best for the refund of their initial grant a decade earlier. An amicable settlement was reached. By October 2007 your ‘Observer’ was already reporting with considerable HEARING AID concern “following the sale of Saltash Station by the Council to a private developer the old COMPATIBLE building has been surrounded by boards. However, nothing else appears to have happened and the building continues to TELEPHONES deteriorate.” ‘Station a disgrace to town’ we reported in September 2008, The girls, from the Hearing Room who described themselves as 'The Pirates advising as to the Town of Mens' Pants' also adorned themselves with eye-patches, bandanas, AVAILABLE HERE Council’s concern at lack of progress and the unhappy vista nautical looking beards, hooks and even a large and colourful parrot. More offered to arriving train photos and story on Page 12 passengers during the High volume option approaching Brunel celebrations. Saltash Town Council – While it had apparently been
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CORNWALL councillor as described above. NEW DENTIST WELCOMED IN I suppose, as a Cornwall Essa Road COUNCIL Councillor as well as a Town development SALTASH & our PL12 community Councillor I should be saying something weighty about the Unsuited to For Observer readers goings on In Truro, our From Councillor Derek Holley glorious seat of local Historic government. What does Pill Ward Saltash continue to go on in a large Area’ number of areas is the work to You get all sorts of politicians; as groups have asked us to do amalgamate and make sensible Residents in and around Essa you probably know big something about it. Do the dirty the different systems inherited Road joined together to oppose important ones like the Prime people realise that the children from the late and sadly-missed revised plans for two residences Minister and lesser ones like and adults have to form a line district councils. This is taking in an existing garden near the M.P.s, then at the bottom of the and carefully pick over the fields a long time because it is so junction with King Edward pile you get local councillors, with gloves before matches? We complicated to do. I continue to Road. like me, let’s call them minor have two dog wardens for SE bat our end on the car-parking Twelve letters of objection politicians. However the golden Cornwall and no prospect of a panel, not very successfully I had been sent to the Town rule joining them all is that you better service, thanks to am afraid, as the panel finds Council and seventeen had never, ever say something that government cuts. Even then they itself constantly up against a added their signature to a might lose you votes at the next are unlikely to be able to do stated intention to use the car petition opposing the election (or lose your party votes, much because these people slink parks as a cash cow to make up development. if you have one, unlike myself). out in the early morning and the government deficit (and “This would be totally out of So here I go about to break that again at dusk, let their dogs mess blow the viability of our town keeping with a historic area and rule. This is going to be and then slink back home again; centres, that doesn’t matter). the development would result hard....here goes....right....there you see them in the twilight, in loss of green space for future are some dirty, horrible people in sometimes whistling, pretending “A life-changing experience” generations.” a local resident Saltash. Done it! not be in charge of their dogs and I have just come back from told the Town Council. looking around to see if they Zimbabwe as part of Wesley There had been minor Dog Owners have been noticed in their acts. I Church’s partnership exchange. changes to previously rejected Sheryll Murray MP was delighted to open the new NHS dentist in Fore Street in Saltash. Fortunately for you, reader, you think these people should be There is an over-used phrase, plans but they had not changed are unlikely to be one because banned for life from owning The dentist is already treating 60 patients a day and 1300 local people are registered. “a life-changing experience”, his views on the detrimental you are reading this column and dogs. And if one more of these but that is what it was, I think. effect on Essa Road, Deputy Sheryll has campaigned the dentist was opening that probably puts you into the dirty people say when accosted, Lots of experiences topped Mayor Colin Oakes told the Cornwall County for the NHS to keep dentistry outside normal business hours category of “responsible and “I haven’t got a bag”, I will always by the warmth, in Saltash. She worked for the convenience of community- minded person”; scream! Council. kindness and resilience of the After debate it was agreed to cuts Include Grass closely with NHS managers working patients. this is unfortunate for me, So what can I, as a minor people in the face of an to ensure the gap in service After the opening Sheryll though, because those are the politician, do about it? Well, if again recommend refusal on Much has been heard over the infrastructure that is in free-fall the basis of the detrimental past few months concerning was as short as possible said, “I am very pleased that people I want to get at. Yes, it is you see and identify somebody all about them. Put it like this: I following the closure of the Saltash has a new NHS dentist all about dogs and dog mess, and behaving like this you can let me effect on the façade of the Cornwall Council’s cuts. will never complain about pot- old practice. but unfortunately demand is it is a subject that we councillors know either directly or via the adjacent building and its One cut which met with holes in the roads again and if I At the opening Sheryll already outstripping supply. I hear about a lot. I like dogs, I Guildhall (844846) and we will character as well as on approval was that of the grass complain about anything, thanked the Primary Care look at this as a promising first always have, and I know a lot of take it from there. On the other the whole historic area of in Saltash four months earlier actually, with the exception of Trust for their commitment to step in improving dentistry in people who own them; I also hand this is one of those Saltash. than usual. “Are we on to a this rant, please remind me of a Saltash. She also welcomed South East Cornwall but will know that these are clean, decent occasions when you, by “The design is poor and not good thing here?” a member wonderful people who are the location of the Dentist to continue to campaign for people who carry a plastic bag, expressing your disapproval, can in keeping with the historic of the public queried during worse off than ourselves, and sufficient services in this pick up their dogs waste and put do much more than mere area,” it was agreed. Other the public question time of encourage more people to use who just get on with their lives. essential field.” it into a proper bin. Most dog councillors. You could politely grounds for objection included Saltash Town Council. the town centre and the fact owners are indeed like that but, say something like, “I don’t Condolences over development, the new “I think it was an accident.” sadly, a significant minority are think you saw but your dog has Finally can I send, on behalf of gardens being too small, loss of came the disappointing not. These are the people I messed over there” or, “I expect the Cornwall Councillors, our green space and garden, loss of rejoinder from County referred to above and I make no you don’t have a plastic bag, condolences to our M.P. Sheryll a historic wall, traffic issues on Councillor Derek Holley. apologies for my description of here is one for you”, (if you have Murray and to her family. a dangerous corner and them. The worst thing is that this one). There is plenty of evidence Sheryll’s husband Neil, a windows overlooking Port small, disgusting group give the from all walks of life expressing fisherman out of Looe, died in View intruding on privacy. The plans were unanimously I MOT Testing decent majority a bad name. the view that a comment on a There was also concern over recommended for refusal to the an accident at sea recently. I Who are they? Why are they so subject made to you from your When you next eat your fish the safety of the ancient Port evident relief of the local Petrol/ Diesel/Catalysts filthy? Why on earth, for peers is as important in changing View retaining wall from the residents who had packed the and chips remember the I Quality Servicing example, do some of them let your behaviour as a telling off by fishermen who put their lives at digging of foundations. public gallery. their dogs mess on Warfelton someone in authority. In other risk every day to feed you. I Welding Playing Field, Chapel Field and words what we say to our peers Sometimes, sadly, they pay the OBSERVER’S CONDOLENCES TO All mechanical work undertaken Moorlands Lane rugby field? really counts. If you get a denial price. Our thoughts are with What do they think when they let or an answering back, say no you, Sheryll. SHERYLL MURRAY M.P. their dogs (who are not to blame more, smile and leave; your --- Car Sales --- The Saltash and District Observer joins with constituents at all) do their business and then worthwhile deed has actually Derek Holley they don’t pick it up? I feel really been done by then, the point Saltash Town and Cornwall in South East Cornwall and friends everywhere in Tel: 01752 841455 sorry for the footballers and the made and you need do no more, Councillor sending condolences to our Member of Parliament, rugby players because both unless you want to contact a Sheryll Murray on the tragic loss of her husband Neil. 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Our on 01752 843843 Over 250 rolls of Carpet in stock, available for fitting or delivery thoughts and prayers are with her and her family at this time. Best Wishes to the May Fair Saltash & District Observer - April 2011 - Page 3 FROM THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR… A Feast Fit for a As I write this the Cornish ‘was’ going to wear a Weather has just decided that parachute and contributed festive Saint it’s time to start Spring – a most generously. A very very welcome development unusual but enjoyable for all of us! With the start of experience! Spring comes the realisation Also this month the that I’ll be handing on the Saltash Gateway Community chain shortly, along with a Interest Company, Saltash determination to enjoy and Town Council, Saltash make the most of my last few Chamber of Commerce and weeks in office. Fore St traders have been This month I have been working together to follow fortunate to be able to attend up the results of the public a lot of very different but consultation on Town Centre interesting events in Saltash. regeneration. We have now I attended the Saltash Rotary got a new group – the Saltash Club to speak about the Town-centre Improvement Cornish Boundary; joined Group (The STIG) and the festivities for the 20th several specific ideas based anniversary of Ashtorre on the most popular ideas in Rock; and went to the the consultation including opening of the splendid new more planting, improved Fore St Dental Surgery – a signage, repaired pavements very welcome and and new markets. We will impressive addition to Fore also be investigating what St. Merryn and I also we can do to keep parking attended the Saltash costs down in Saltash in light Showcase, the 100th of Cornwall Council’s Birthday of Mrs Dorothy disappointing decision to Kendall, the party to hike the charges. celebrate the Wedding of I would like to finish by Milly Ormond and Geoff flagging up some upcoming Johnson at Saltash Blind Town Council events: on Club (the sight of the happy 16th April at Saltash Fire couple entering under an Station from 10-4pm we will array of crossed white sticks be holding a service of will not be soon forgotten!), remembrance and open day a booksale to raise funds for to mark the 70th anniversary St Stephen’s Community of the Saltash Firefighters Hall, and a very enjoyable killed in the Plymouth blitz. coffee morning at Saltash Fire Station, Saltash Abbeyfield Chichester Heritage, Saltash Scouts and House. We attended the 3rd Saltash Royal British Legion meeting of the Mayor’s have all worked very hard to Panel of Youth, welcomed make this event happen. the 2nd Saltash Cubs to the Later that day I will also be Guildhall, spent time with opening the new Cemetery the Tamar Trotters, and Extension including 27 new enjoyed the latest production allotments) at Churchtown of the Youngstagers at Farm – many thanks to Cllr saltash.net. We also attended Bob Austin for leading on the reopening of the Hearing this very important project Room in Fore St, and the and to Bond Brothers for the Lord Mayor of Plymouth’s job they have done. Civic Service. On 29th April, the day of In addition this month we the Royal Wedding, Saltash have been involved in will b e hosting its own several efforts to raise money Royal Wedding Garden for my main charity – the Party, organised by very worth Saltash Mayoress Merryn, Community First Councillor Hilary Frank and Responders. Our Mayor’s Denise Watkins – it will take Ball at the China Fleet Club place in Longstone Park he feast day of St Piran, patron saint of Cornwall, on St Piran’s Day was from 2pm and will include was celebrated in style in Saltash by those tremendous fun, thanks to all fancy dress, maypole Tattending the Mayor’s Ball. BARGAINBARGAIN of those who attended or dancing, circus skills, a A Cornish theme was promoted for the event by Mayor and worked to make the evening bouncy castle, face-painting Mayoress Adam and Merryn Killeya, beginning with a so enjoyable. We also and, most importantly, large communal singing of Trelawney. Cornish brewed beer was BOOZEBOOZE attended a splendid concert amounts of cake. All are enjoyed by the guests who assembled at the China Fleet Club, (Formerly Take one Video) given by Perfect Harmony to welcome for what promises and the Saint who was supposedly fond of a tipple and a raise money for the group to be a tremendous occasion. festive time, would have enjoyed the communal and convivial Plus... and, in a slight contrast, I The next day of course will atmosphere that prevailed as guests sat down to a meal in Bargain Booze – For a Great Night in jumped out of a plane from be the always excellent which local Cornish produce predominated. 15,000 feet over Devon with Saltash Mayfair, and I hope 70 cl New DVD There was an excellent attendance, including our editor Releases for the Red Devils. Many thanks to see lots of you at both Mary with her own ‘gang’ of twenty-two ball-goers, all ONLY to all of those who sponsored events. April… agreeing that it was among the liveliest and most light-hearted .99 my jump including several of of such events as, following the feast, one and all danced to the £10 1 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. 2 The girl who kicked the Hornets Nest. my students who got over Cllr and Town Mayor live music of well into the St Piran’s night. their disappointment that I Adam Killeya 3 Little Fockers 4 The Tourist 5 Legend of the Guardians MIX’N’MATCH ONLY £4.29 each 6 The American Train times on the right lines 7 Monsters 3 FOR The increasing numbers of screened information on the 8 Narnia - Voyage of the Dawn Trader. next five trains due. This £11 9 Megamind passengers using Saltash 10 Tekken. Station for local and long shows not only the ultimate distance journeys can now destination and intermediate KIDS FILMS FROM stops, it also shows the train to £1 PER NIGHT benefit from the latest in be on time or, if delayed, by information technology 2 FOR THE PRICE how many minutes. It shows OF ONE showing actual times of the location of approaching Offers changing regularly MONDAY TO THURSDAY trains due. trains and even the number of Current offers available Passengers on the ‘up’ carriages which make up the Open hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm (Plymouth and London approaching trains. till 9/5/11 Sunday 11am-9pm bound) and ‘down’ (Cornwall If this is not enough, there for more info visit Adam Killeya with jump partner/instructor L/Cpl Chris bound) platforms now have are also buttons to press for Tel: 01752 842535 Davison; permanent access to ‘help further information and in case www.bargainbooze.co.uk 127 Fore Street Saltash points’ which offer full of emergency. Saltash & District Observer - April 2011 - Page 4 70th Anniversary of the Plymouth’s Civic Treasures ‘CROWNS AND CAKES’ Children’s Loss of Six Firefighters shown to Saltash Guests THEME FOR ROYAL Competition n Saturday 16th April several organisation in istoric regalia from the three towns that make Saltash will gather together at the Saltash Fire modern day Plymouth were among the civic PICNIC IN THE PARK on Royal Station to commemorate the 70th anniversary of treasurers shown to Saltash Heritage members O H right royal garden party here in Saltash, to the loss of six Saltash Volunteer Firefighters who were when they visited the Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Wedding which all are invited will mark the wedding of killed in the Plymouth blitz on 22nd April 1941. Councillor Mary Aspinall, in the Council Chamber APrince William and Princess Catherine. Memories .She first entertained her Also being commemorated After watching the wedding is Scout Donald Cummins business and commercial Saltash guests to tea while she A royal wedding is buccaneers including Drake glamour on television in the O’clock for a ‘sing-song time who won the Cornwell Scout centre has ceased to exist’. A and her Mace-bearer passed traditionally a day for us and Hawkins were admired, as morning of the public holiday for pre-schoolers’ to open the Badge, known as the ‘Scouts’ call was made to all local around the chains of office as were the mayoral robes. declared for 29th April a local event. Children of all ages are all to come together and VC’, for fighting fires in firefighter units for help, and well as the sparkling Astor An assortment of maces, celebration is planned by way asked to attend in fancy dress celebrate as part of our Saltash during the war as part six men from Saltash went to diamonds, a priceless including those from the of a Grand Picnic in the Park. with a ‘Knights and common heritage. of the 1st Scouts Auxiliary the Aid of their City necklace spontaneously ancient stannery town of Exciting events are intended Princesses’ theme, ready for a As part of Saltash’s Fire Service unit in the Neighbour: Francis Brooking donated to the city by Lady Plympton, were among to include all age groups in a parade before the adult fancy celebrations to mark the country. Stanley Crabbe Alfred Crapp Astor on her being made a silverware which included a special family celebration of a hats are judged. wedding of Prince William to The service has been Bernard Jasper John Stanlake freeman of the city. In the reproduction of Drake’s sword day for all to remember. An art competition, his Princess elect Catherine, organised between Saltash Leslie Tibbs Mayor’s parlour portraits of and a wide variety of gifts to The fun will begin at two organised through the our schoolchildren are invited Town Council, Cornwall Fire They travelled in a the city including Astor racing o’clock in Longstone Park, at schools, is to be judged, prior to interview their elders and and Rescue Saltash, Saltash converted Packard Taxi trophies. the heart of Saltash. Should to a balloon release with the research a past momentous Heritage, Saltash Scouts, pulling their trailer pump. The Lord Mayor then took the weather prove afternoon culminating in a royal wedding. Saltash Royal British Legion Unfortunately in the Keyham / Inner her guests into the council unfavourable it will be grand community singing. Saltash Library together and relatives of the men killed. Devonport area their vehicle chamber and described the diverted inside the nearby Throughout the afternoon with the Town Council are It will be followed by an open drove over a landmine and all Wheel traditions and practices of the Wesley Church. there will be a variety of asking any children aged day at the station where six men were killed. The city councillors who normally In the style of an English activities including face between 4 and 16 to record the visitors can view current and bodies were taken to Report take the seats in which Garden Party there will be an painting, a circus skills memories of those who past firefighting equipment Devonport Hospital then all February and March Heritage members were array of red white and blue workshop, and cardboard remember the wedding of our and photographs and displays six were buried together in St installed. Chairman John bunting and an opportunity to crowns to colour in. All are present Queen Elizabeth to from the 1940s. Stephen’s Graveyard, Saltash. At our February meeting, Parsons warmly thanked the join, or watch others, dancing invited to participate in group Prince Philip. Such memories Youth organisations from A commemorative plaque was we were entertained by Lord Mayor and her mace- around the maypole. photos with a lifesize should be based upon the town have also been made and dedicated in a our newest member bearers for their time and their All are invited to cardboard cut-out of the royal interviews with grandparents, invited to take part in memorial service in 2008. Dianne Hobbs with hospitality to the guests from participate in a fancy hat couple (taken on the day of friends, or neighbours who firefighting related challenges, stories and anecdotes over the Tamar. parade and to join in their engagement). The were around and remember organised by the Saltash Fire about her “Life behind community singing. There writing competition, in which that joyous day that lightened Cadets Saltash Town Mayor, Rail Bridge Bars” when she ran a pub will also be a ‘Right Royal young people will have been the era of post-war austerity. Cllr Adam Killeya, said Longstone Loo with her late husband in Romantic Quiz’ for public invited to record memories of Entries should be submitted “Saltash is proud of all its Work participation. the wedding of Queen to the Saltash Library One servicemen and women who West Cornwall. It was re-opens A grand celebratory cake is Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Stop Shop by Wednesday 27th have given their lives, or put quite a revelation to hear Mothers with children being cooked by the children will also be judged. April and should be up to, but themselves in danger, for our commences what goes behind the of Bishop Cornish School and Saltash has celebrated no more than, three hundred freedoms. It is very important Renovations to the Royal scenes! The meeting was enjoying facilities at it is hoped that the cake will many a special event in words typed or hand-written. that during this 70th Albert Bridge, to a value of Longstone Park in chaired by Carol Couch be cut by a couple who will be Longstone Park. It is hoped Drawing may accompany the Anniversary of the blitz we £10 million have now particular will be pleased and the Vote of Thanks celebrating their own wedding that as many as possible will essay. acknowledge this sacrifice commenced, Councillor to note that the public was given by Pauline anniversary that day, 29th join together, or on this joyous All entries may be displayed made by six Saltash men in Richard Bickford has Skinner. conveniences there have April, and it will then be holiday, between 2 and 5pm to in the Library’s Public Art one night, who died reported to the Town Council. On the 18th and 19th of re-opened. distributed to those in local ensure that the nuptials of Gallery as part of the volunteering to help save The work will include February, one of our There was concern when residential homes. Any Prince William and his bride celebrations, and prizes will be lives” replacement of bridge works, members opened her garden the toilets in the Bowls Club couple so celebrating is are shared here in Saltash as a awarded for those judged the Additional Information removal of redundant metal by special invitation to building were closed earlier invited to contact Hilary via family day of fun and laughter best at the Town’s Royal 70 years ago a secret report work and an eventual groups and individuals, this year with no reference to the Town Hall number 01752 for all to remember. Wedding Garden Party in stated that ‘Plymouth as a repainting of the structure. raising a considerable why or whether this was – 844846. Longstone Park on 29th April. amount for Inner Wheel permanent. Enquiries through ‘Crowns and Cakes’ will be your ‘Saltash Observer’ Under New Ownership & Refurbished Charities, both locally and a particular theme of the Overseas. Visitors were able ascertained that they were in afternoon and all are asked to to view Snowdrops, of which fact closed for renovation and bring their own cakes, and IInnttrriigguuee THE RAILWAY she has some 70 plus they have now re-opened. other food and drink, ideally varieties in her garden, some The future of local public to share with neighbours. Tea HOTEL quite rare. They also saw toilets is now an issue as and coffee will be provided by FFaasshhiioonnss Tony & Shirley welcome you to join them for…. Crocuses, Pansies and other Cornwall Council seeks to the Bowling Club. Guests Live Music on Friday Night spring flowers, also many implement further cuts to save will also be asked to bring Spring and Summer Fashions Karaoke every Sunday Night early shrubs in bloom. finances. something suitable to sit upon. now in stock Family & Office Functions, Wedding Receptions & Funerals Refreshments were served by With three public It is hoped that the New Brand names as well as our Bed & Breakfast & Luxury Apartment available members. We had a cake and conveniences out of seven afternoon will in particular Favourite Designers --- Shirley’s Special Carvery --- preserve stall, also a plant already closed Saltash Town prove a right royal day to I I I Telephone 01752 849994 112 Fore St Saltash Darts Pool Euchre sale. On Saturday evening we Council has been asked to remember for local children. Fore Street Saltash Tel: 01752 842697 all met up at a local Chinese advise how they wish those All are invited to gather at 2 Best Wishes to the May Fair Restaurant, at The Rodney remaining to be financed. It Inn, and enjoyed a well was agreed by a majority vote earned meal together. that any money for On Saint Piran’s Day, 5th refurbishment should be spent March we joined Lynn Marsh on Waterside rather than the 31-33 Fore Street Saltash and members of The Ashtorre Town Centre. Rock Community Centre in The £25,000 ring-fenced by Hollywood Lashes Spring Summer Stock Now Arriving: Wolsey - Gabicci - Mundo Unico their 20th Birthday Caradon Council to renovate Only £40 Meyer - Lane Taylor – Viyella - Gurteen Celebration. Carol Couch the decrepit Belle Vue Drifter & Cruise - by Douglas & Grahame and her team produced an facilities has been lost to West * Tanning & Sunbed Lounge Van Buck, Dent & Sophos - Accessories excellent six course meal, Cornwall, Councillors who * Shellac/Minx followed by Coffee and favoured a new toilet block * Beauty Treatments Best Wishes to the May Fair Cornish Fairings. here were advised. A public * Caci Facials toilet at Longstone Park is Entertainment and music was * Acrylic Nails & Gel Toes Tel: 01752 844434 provided by The Knocker essential for mothers with VanEssaSaltash - Cornwall Menswear - PL12 6AF and Wreckers. young children playing in the Hollywood Our March meeting was park it was now agreed. chaired by Ann Potter. Councillor Hilary Frank Teeth Officers for the coming year assured the Council, and it were elected as follows; was agreed that these Whitening facilities, and at least one President Nancy Davy, Vice plus toilet in Belle Vue car park, Only £99 President Pauline Skinner FREE Pedicure While Secretary Sandra Lamb, should be retained. At present 58 Fore Street,58 Fore St Saltash, , al sh C Cornwall, nw PL12 6J PL12 6JL having your Teeth Treasurer Evelyn Dwelly, there is a general public Whitened Fairtradeid and c ethical m j home y fu. wares, Overseas Service Chairman convenience and a disabled facility in Belle Vue car park GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE kxpb Ann Potter, Club jewelleryNgI and furniture First of a kind in Saltash, come on in and experience the beauty Correspondent Mairead as well as the facilities nearby 15 Fore Street, Saltash, of our Fairtrade crafts from around the world Lavelle Committee members in the ‘Brunel Inn’ which are Cornwall PL12 6AF Carol Couch, Linda Durbin, open to the public through Tel: 01752 246875 Best Wishes to tGhe May Fair 2011 Best Wishes to the May Fair negotiation with the Town Website: glow15.com Lots of lovely gifts available Jean Willcocks and Mary Email: [email protected] Brown. Council. 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“The Best May Fair Ever” WAITROSE t is nearly upon us, that magical weekend that shows that Winter is truly behind us and one and all can come out and Wish the May Fair Committee come together to share the May Fair fun. Each year since the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 a hard working team has A very Ilaboured since the previous Summer to ensure that the May Bank Holiday weekend has offered Saltash a chance to get Successful together, meet old friends and new, and enjoy a variety of entertainment which promises something for everyone. weekend So much indeed that for the last few years the scene of as not to miss any of the fun, our excellent pubs and true. The same promise is what your ‘Saltash and the Saturday’s action has to make a day of it, bringing cafés. being made for 2011. Will it District Observer’ shows to stretched ever further from with them a picnic, stocking For the past few years the be as good, or better than be on offer, then come along the podium at the foot of Fore up with good things to eat May Fair Committee has before? Well, have a look at and judge for yourself! Free Home Street to the Victoria Gardens and drink from the stalls promised us ‘the best May Delivery and beyond. So much indeed lining the street, or taking Fair ever’ and each year May Fair 2011 Princess & Attendants that many families decide, so the chance to patronise many have agreed this to be www.waitrose.com/deliver Street Fair stall spaces Tanning & s with every Saltash May Fair this year’s street fair will be the focus for the Aday, drawing hundreds of people into the heart of the town. Sunbed Lounge An increase in the number of stall sites available means that, at the time of going to press, there Saturday 30th April are a limited amount of stall spaces available for Saturday 30th April. It is expected that this year’s event will continue the successful run of the previous few years, One Day Only and any local schools, businesses, clubs, charities or societies wishing to book a space are urged to Bllock Bookiings download the booking details from www.saltashmayfair.co.uk as soon as possible to avoid Buy one! Get one Free disappointment. Pop in or telephone: 01752 246875 With support from Saltash Town Council and a number of other local sponsors a stunning array Best wishes to the May Fair of entertainment throughout the town is promised for all of the family, offering a fantastic opportunity to get your organisation noticed by people from Saltash and the local area. 15 Fore Street, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6AF Tel: 01752 246875 Website: glow15.com Email: [email protected]
Town council Sue & Debbie welcome you to… Left to right: Louise May - Megan Furlonger - Natalia thanks Cartmell PETIT PAIN Princess and A MESSAGE FROM Unisex Hairdressers - Trelawney Rd, St Stephens, Saltash Open for tea coffee and light lunches A JOICO and SexyHair range Salon Attendants THE MAYOR OF Comprehensive hot & cold menu Mary & Sonia extend a warm SALTASH 8.30am throughout the festivities welcome to clients old and new for hard he (Honorary President of the Saltash Mayfair 2010/11) Tel 01752 844022 Fore St Saltash to t Ashleys hes work wis air year, as ever, sees a mix of Best wishes to the UNISEX HAIRDRESSERS - SALTASH 845705 st F Be ay altash Town long-established traditions: May Fair 2011 M Mayor, Cllr Adam the charitable stalls, the SKilleya, has entertainments and the presented the towns Sunday fun-run and half TTrereasureasure IIslandsland Mayfair Princess Corina marathon, as well as more Roissetter and her recent innovations such as GGififtsts & PicturePicture FramingFraming attendants Maxine the Town Crier competition. As ever it lets us all enjoy a Denton and Katie Syass wonderful and sociable Treasure those Special Moments with a framed certificate occasion, whilst helping our Perfect for clubs and Frame them and commemorative excellent local organisations and classes, photograph to mark to fundraise for their very business Hazel & Mike wish the May Fair their excellent service to worthy causes. meetings, the town. The Saltash Mayfair is surgeries, a very successful weekend The Princess and widely recognised as one of training 95 Fore St Saltash Tel: 849793 attendants are selected the best in the region, thanks sessions, annually from amongst the to the hard work of many conferences, town’s young people to serve different people and exhibitions and organisations – in particular as both the Mayfair itself and family the Mayfair Officers and CCoottttoo nn’’ ss TT aaxxii at other community events, celebrations Committee and the Mayfair and to represent young Princess and her attendants. I Saltash Guildhall combines historic elegance with all the people within the Town convenience of a modern building. Accessible to all, it is located at would like to publicly Ser vice Cllr Killeya said: “We the heart of Saltash, with ample parking close by and easy access to Ser vice recognise both the greatly appreciated the effort Dear Residents and the town centre and Waterside. The various rooms available for hire tremendous amount of work can accommodate everything from private meetings to major Telephone that our Princess and Visitors to the Saltash that all they have put in, and conferences in comfort. On site staffing provides security and (Saltash) attendants put it – it needs Mayfair the essential support offered convenience. hard work and dedication I am delighted to welcome by all the helpers and Light refreshments can be supplied. 01752 and it’s lovely to see that Call Saltash Town Council 01752 844846 or email you to a highlight of the sponsors of the Mayfair. [email protected] 84 84 84 sense of community spirit: Saltash Calendar – the Saltash I hope and trust that you For more information www.saltash.gov.uk they are great ambassadors Mayfair, an event that Saltash will all have a wonderful May Fair Saturday 30th April for the young people of the Town Council is proud to We wish the May Fair a very successful weekend weekend and hope to see you Bring the family to enjoy a great day out town” support and help fund. This there, Saltash & District Observer - April 2011 - Page 6
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Win an IMPORTANT INFORMATION Overwhelming Success for the TAMAR May Fair over Recent Years Overnight Confirmation of road closures for May Fair weekend COMPUTERS ollowing the overwhelming success of the May Fair over recent years the 2011 Stay at the PC/Laptop Repairs + Upgrades event promises to provide another packed schedule, and truly offers something Jurys Inn Saturday 30th April 2011 (0730Hrs to 1800Hrs) SHOP NOW OPEN Ffor everyone. Once again Saltash Town Council has supported the event, Fore Street from Woodside Animal Rescue Shop to junction above CULVER RD OPPOSITE THE The outdoor festivities begin Cornwall, Mayfair Quiz – The Guildhall BRUNEL INN CAR PARK, SALTASH 50 metres of Belle Vue Road from Fore Street at 10.00a.m. on Saturday 1st attracting Where in Saltash? TOWN CENTRE May with the Procession of runners from 30 metres of Wesley Road from Fore Street Youth, led by the Town Band as far away as All you need to answer No entry through Traffic Lights into bottom end of Fore Street 01752 240506 Left hand lane of the slip road exiting the Tamar Bridge (Fore and the May Fair Princess and Oxfordshire. is…Where in Saltash each Street access) www.tamarpc.com her attendants, which will pass The less can be found the numerous stalls in the committed Take a stroll around packed street fair to the bottom can dust off Sunday 1st May 2011 (0800Hrs to 1400Hrs) Cornwall’s Largest Saltash over the bank Fore Street from Woodside Animal Rescue Shop to junction below of Fore Street. Mayor Cllr. their old Independent Travel Agency Adam Killeya will then running holiday weekend, or at any The Guildhall officially open the day, which shoes and time, and discover the 50 metres of Belle Vue Road from Fore Street With 8 branches throughout consists of a variety of live compete in answers to our quiz – and 30 metres of Wesley Road from Fore Street Cornwall & Devon music and entertainment, both the two mile links with our proud past. No entry through Traffic Lights into bottom end of Fore Street St Stephens Road from the junction with Fore Street to it’s Out with the Old, in the main arena and Victoria Fun Run at Some are in and around the junction with Beatrice Avenue Book with Confidence In with the NEW Gardens. 10.15a.m. Town Centre, some in the New in… Cornish Wurzells Left hand lane of the slip road exiting the Tamar Bridge (Fore Town Band will play a variety Harding’s Hike countryside within Saltash. Without your Travel Agent More Miille… affordablle sportswear,, The entertainment in Fore of well-known and well-loved If you fancy a slightly more Street access) Weiird Fiish,, & more… Street includes The Cornish tunes and the little ones can sedate pace why not join You're on Your Own Wurzells, a Penzance-based enjoy some traditional Harding’s Hike, which begins in WHERE IN SALTASH 34 Fore St Saltash Tel: 01752 848730 three-piece tribute band, who entertainment such as the well St. Stephens and will take in the 1. Is a dragon set above a shop May Fair Car parking Best Wishes to the Best Wishes to the May Fair 2011 have built up a big fan base in loved Punch & Judy show. magnificent countryside to the a reminder of an old coaching Saltash May Fair the area having played at the Saltash Half Marathon. West of Saltash on a leisurely inn? and travel arrangements Royal Cornwall Show and The On Sunday 1st May at 2. Did Sir John Carew-Pole walk covering a distance of ornwall Council has rejected the May Fair 100 Fore Street, Saltash : Tel: 01752 848370 Hall For Cornwall. Great Irish 10.00a.m. the gun will fire for approximately 4 to 6 miles. open a Club on 30th May 1964? 3. Does a rooftop Cornish Committee’s application for free parking in the [email protected] : www.newellstravel.co.uk Busy Fingers music including traditional folk, the start of the challenging Further updates on all events reels and jigs is offered by five Saltash Half Marathon. and entertainment are available Piskey make a gesture to those CCouncil car parks during May Fair 2011, and piece band, Shoot the Crow. Organised by local club Tamar at www.saltashmayfair.com, so passing by? therefore the usual charges will apply for Saturday 30th Wool & Haberdashery With authentic Irish musicians Trotters, and sponsored by put Saturday April 30th in your 4. Was an entrance to the April. Participants in the Half Marathon and Fun Run on The New premises open at… and more original folk Active Alarms, it is known in diary as a date to look forward borough improved in the May 1st will not be affected, as there are no car parking Unit 6 Gwel Avon Gilston Rd Saltash instruments than you can shake running circles as one of the to, and have an enjoyable and Mayoralty of J.H. Cook Esq RN Brunel Inn in 1857 charges in the town’s Council car parks on Sunday. Open Tues/Wed 10.30am – 3.00pm (or by appointment) a fiddle at, this band are sure to hardest events of it’s kind in memorable day out in Saltash. Tuesday Night Bingo 7.30pm get your hands clapping and 5. Is a memorial to which However, Saltash is well FOR ALL YOUR WOOL NEEDS… Thursday Night Poker 8pm your feet stomping so come join A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN general killed in the Boer War at served by both bus and train. to check with the relevant Visit our website for many Great Offers the Craic! The Co-operative Big Talana Hill, Natal in 1899? Details on train times can be company before travelling. Friday Night Karaoke 8pm Band will contribute blues, am pleased to welcome you all once again to the 34th 6. Are a row of houses found at www.nationalrail.co.uk It should be noted that on Saturday Night Live Music 9pm www.busyfi ngersshop.com and the Saltash Rail Users funk, soul, and swing tunes and, Saltash May Fair celebrations and hope that you will dedicated to the “glorious both days a diversionary route Telephone 01752 840285 memories and illustrious Group recommends the use of APRIL: Sat 23rd Steve Parr the recently re-established be able to visit all the various venues and activities around Fore Street will be Saltash Junior Town Band will I favours” of Thomas Buller of ‘GroupSave’, which enables 3 provided via Glebe Avenue. JD Coke during the entire weekend. Sat 30th also be playing. Regrettably, Shillingham,” dated 6th or 4 persons to travel for the No Parking cones will be Following on from the Callington Road on MAY: Sat 7th Off the Wall Longstone Park will not be December 1726? price of two adults. For example sited on both sides of the entire tremendous success of year’s Tuesday19th July 2011 at hosting events this year. 7. Do the words “God increase four adults travelling from length of Glebe Avenue to keep Sat 14th Less is More event, a number of new and 7.00pm and I would be Amongst the many varied street this borough” appear below a Plymouth can get to May Fair this route clear of parked most importantly energetic delighted to meet you if you Last Sunday in every month JAZZ NIGHT stalls will be children’s rides, building “repaired in the for just £5.00 each, which vehicles to allow the free members joined the Committee have some spare time to help Sun 24th April: 3 Course Jazz Menu the Town Crier competition and Mayoralty of Matthew Veale, includes the return trip. Up to movement of large vehicles, at the start of the preparations organize the Saltash May Fair 7pm advanced bookings only a chance to view the new all- Gent. in 1689?” four accompanying children are such as buses etc. Following for this year’s event. 2012. Alternatively please electric Nissan Leaf car. 8. Are there concrete blocks charged just £1.00 each. Full the instructions of the Police 83 Fore Street Saltash : Telephone 01752 842261 Traditional Barbers The new members also speak to one of the Committee that anchored down a barrage details are available at these cones will be put in place brought many new skills to the members during the weekend or “Teddy Bears Picnic” balloon during World War 11? www.southwesttrains.co.uk/gro along Glebe Avenue from No Appointment Necessary Committee that has resulted in contact me direct on 01579 Younger children can again Are there concrete blocks upsave. Friday evening (29th April) but an enhanced two days of 388969. Ladies Welcome enjoy the “Teddy Bears Picnic” placed to deter enemy tanks in Bus timetables are available will be effective from 6.00am activities and entertainment for I am sure you will enjoy the Boating World area in Victoria Gardens, whilst the event of a Nazi from the local bus companies at to 6.00pm on both Saturday & all ages. programmed activities this The Largest Boatyard in the South West their parents relax. With 9. invasion? www.firstgroup.com, Sunday. Best Wishes to the May Fair 2011 If you feel that you would be weekend and thank you for refreshments from the Maurice 10. Is there a memorial to www.westerngreyhound.com Following the instructions able to join the team only supporting the local Charities Huggins Tea Rooms, why not ship’s cat Simon alongside a and www.plymouthbus.co.uk. of the Police, No Parking cones during the weekend this year as that will benefit from this years Now visit.... bring a rug, and enjoy all the memorial to the men lost on At the time of going to press it will also be placed on both We Would like to wish the a helper, then I would be very May Fair. free entertainments on offer HMS Amethyst? was expected that passengers sides of Callington Road, from May Fair 20 11 Committee pleased to welcome you if you www.saltash-observer.co.uk throughout the day. Saltash would be picked up on North its junction with Glebe Avenue a very successful weekend contact me on 01579 388969. Peter J Stephens ISM, For more information see page 8 Road but the public are advised to the end of Longstone Park The Annual General Meeting Chairman and will be effective from of the May Fair Committee will Saltash May Fair 2011 A family owned boatyard 6.00am to 6.00pm on both providing all your boating needs be held at the SHADO Centre, Committee by kind permission of www.saltashmayfair.co.uk Saturday & Sunday. Storage -Lift Out Craneage –Moorings Engine Servicing Hull & Gel Repairs Gifts Electrical Work Trophies Awards NatWest helpful banking Chandlery Let Us Sell Your Boat Yacht Broker & General Boat Sales Sunday 1st May Contact your local NatWest Business Manager Free Storage –Competitive Commission Rates www.stylusengravers.co.uk Call in for a Coffee on May Fair MARINER MERCRUISER YANMAR TOHATS U FLOVER PARSUN BETA BRENDERUP Visit the Saltash United stand outside our shop on May Fair Day Weekend Jon Holwill on 07799 868636 Boating World Telephone: 01752 851679 9-11 market way 149 fore street Jill & Pip wish the May Fair every success Landrake Fax: 01752 851515 We wish every success to the Saltash www.boatingworldsw.co.uk plymouth PL12 5ES [email protected] May Fair saltash Telephone 01752 845804 We are pleased to support the May Fair 01752 661868 01752 848818 www.thesmallbookshelf.co.uk Best Wishes to the May Fair Saltash & District Observer - April 2011 - Page 8
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Kitchens Check out our Website www.isambards.com Tel: 01752 846642 Mob: 07703 344172 Best wishes to the May Fair May Fair Quiz I am pleased to be associated with the May Fair, and Throughout the Ages - Saltash wish the committee a very successful weekend. Win an Please make sure you bring the family along and support Overnight Stay all the hard work that has gone in to making this a comes to the Fair wonderful weekend. Editor Mary Crawford n coming together to share our May Fair celebrations Saltash is continuing a at the Jurys Ilocal tradition of fairs and feast day dating back to at least the medieval era. Inn Plymouth Alexandra Square was the Enter the May Fair Fun scene of markets, festivals and Alexandra Square to a field celebrations were repeated the Quiz on page 7 fairs from the thirteenth to the outside town around the site following year and for a third Hardings Put your answers on a nineteenth century, with the of our Regal Court, in the late revival in 1938! piece of paper, marking TAX ADVICE, BOOK-KEEPING & first specific mention of a fair 14th or 15th century. These The post war era saw the them clearly 1 to 10, with MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTS being ‘in the Feast of St Faith fairs were grand affairs with Town celebrate ‘Winkle Fair’ Hike… TO HELP YOU BUILD AND CONTROL YOUR with the vigil’ (the 5th and 6th visiting merchants selling on the Waterside before the your name address and BUSINESS October) noted in 1337. By their wares in addition to demolition of the ancient A Popular Event for all telephone number. Best Wishes to the May Fair the time of the Tudors, Saltash general merry making. buildings there coincided with Ages Post them to: was a flourishing borough The St James Fair of the the end of that tradition. One of the more Saltash May Fair with two annual fairs in the early 19th Century ran for up It was our present Queen’s popular events held 70 Callington Road, Saltash Elizabethan era, one from the Cornwall, PL12 6DY to five days with the first request that local during Saltash May day before the feast of the given over to cattle trading, communities should share the Or to Purifications of the Virgin the rest given to fun and joy of her Silver Jubilee in Fair weekend, [email protected] Mary to the day after, celebration. Then as now 1977 to come together in true Hardings Hike, will Or fill in answer form on COTTON’S MINI COACHES February 1st to 3rd and the stalls lined the street from the community spirit, that led to this year start from the website COTTON’S MINI COACHES other from the day before the Old Guildhall, (around the the revival of the Town Fair St. Stephens Church / www.saltashmayfair.com Telephone feast of St James the Apostle Essa Club) to the turnpike celebrations throughout Fore Cecil Arms area of the All Correct entries will be to the day after (July 24th to gate (by the present ‘Brunel’). Street and beyond. It was town at 2.00pm on collected and one winner will 01752 26th). This latter fair There was gingerbread and such a success that all who Sunday 1st May. be drawn, no correspondence continued until the 19th lollipops for sale, sideshows, had enjoyed it agreed it should will be entered into, after the Leader Martin Lister Century, it being moved from dancing and singing in the not be a ‘one off’ but should decision has been made. 841300 street, and Cornish Wrestling become an annual tradition. will take participants All entries must be received by We Wish the and single stick or cudgelling So the Saltash May Fair was through the magnificent contests in the fields around. to take place over the bank Friday 20th May no later. May Fair Celebrations countryside to the West of Saltash All of this became too holiday weekend in 1978 – Saltash on a leisurely The winner will be announced a very successful exuberant for the more staid and every May Day Bank walk covering a distance along with the answers to the weekend Video Club Victorian era, though records Holiday since then. of approximately 4 to 6 May Fair Fun Quiz in the June show how Queen Victoria’s ‘Plus ca change...... ’ and issue of the Saltash & District Owing to the Royal miles, and back-marker, Golden and Diamond Jubilees if we were transported back to Peter Clements, will Observer, they can also be Wedding on Friday 30th were marked with grand the rumbustious Saltash Fairs found by visiting our website at: ensure that all Hikers will April, this years Saltash processions of schoolchildren, of the middle ages, Tudor www.saltash-observer.co.uk 2nd Largest make a safe return, May Fair film show will bands, and civic dignatories, times, or even the early 19th and www.saltashmayfair.com however leisurely the be re-scheduled to Sunday followed by carnival, dancing Century there would be much The June issue will be Stockist of pace may be. Hardings 1st May at Ashtorre Rock and concluding with fireworks. of the entertainment and the available from Wednesday 8th Hike is suitable for all Carpets in Community centre at The early twentieth century merchandise packing the stall, June the answers will also be saw an array of pageants at unfamiliar to our eyes. What ages, and dogs, with 3pm. on the website from that date. Cornwall Trematon Castle and, on would be familiar however, careful owners, are Carpets & Beds Limited Usual local films of August 20th 1930, the ‘first would be the never changing welcome, but everyone is Good luck & have fun. interest will be shown by revival of the Ancient Fayre spirit of joy and pleasure with advised to come prepared Best Wishes For the best in Luxury Carpets and Saltash Video Club. and Civic Customs at which Saltash people have for muddy conditions and to the Beds, without the Luxury Price Tag Refreshments will be Saltash.’ Visitors packed in come together on feast days wear clothing and Saltash May Fair 01752 845994 available. Tickets £3.00 by bus, boat and train. Three and fair days to socialise and footwear suitable for the sponsors May Fair OR VISIT OUR SHOWROOM AT ALBERT ROAD, thousand tickets were taken at share the fun as a lively and SALTASH (rear of Pioneer) pay at the door weather on the day. Saltash Station that day. The caring community. As the event grows bigger every year the volunteers that make up the May Fair Committee become more reliant on its sponsors to help bring the weekend together. FIRE POWER Once again, a number of local businesses have helped to keep up Your Specialists in the high standards of entertainment and organisation Fires & Fire Places that the town has become used to The approachable practice 123 Fore Street, Saltash Tel: 01752 844388 over recent years. www.firepowersw.co.uk This year the May Fair Committee providing for your family’s would like to thank the following legal requirements in Best Wishes to the May Fair for their continued support. Saltash Town Council – Main house sales and purchase, sponsors Home Information Packs Now save on Fuel too Sanfords Suzuki – May Fair Re-Mortgages, Leases Princess Mr Sticker – May Fair signage Wills and Probate Woodwindrepairs.co.uk – May Lasting Powers of Attorney, Fair website maintenance Active Alarms – Saltash half Matrimonial & Children Matters Spinnaker are pleased marathon to support the May Fair Saltash Self Storage – for storage Best Wishes to the May Fair of all May Fair equipment Spinnaker House, Saltash Parkway, Saltash, Thank you to all the businesses in Cornwall PL12 6LF the area who have so generously 2p a litre discount at TEXACO & BP Saltash. sponsored the space to allow this Get your card from... Telephone 01752 850300 years May Fair pullout to be The Bookshelf in Fore Street. www.spinnaker.co.uk produced. Saltash & District Observer - April 2011 - Page 9 Youth Speaks ‘Don’t stop believin’ The Bishop of Plymouth visits nce again January saw whose role is to put the case to the start of the annual the audience and then a third in our Young saltash.net community school ORotary sponsored member who summarise the ‘Youth Speaks’ competition. discussion. There are also The aim of the competition is opportunities for questions People’s Talent to provide pupils with from the audience. All the ong and dance from shows, familiar and less experience of public speaking. teams in the local competition well known were brought together for the This is a national were adept at their roles and competition that begins with the judges had considerable Stwentieth anniversary production of the Saltash local Rotary Clubs holding difficulty in marking and Youngstagers. age group competitions in arriving at a winner in the The professionalism of our in its finale ‘Can’t wait to be their particular town or particular age group. After young people, as well as their King.’ catchment area where winners some deliberation the winners joy and exuberance, shone Senior cast members of these competitions progress of the junior age group that through in a remarkably doubled as compères giving to an area final that, in the progressed to the Area final polished performance given brief resumes of the shows case of teams from Saltash, were team 1 from Sir Robert that their planned production from which they were includes all of East Cornwall. Geffery’s in Landrake had been pulled just six weeks performing. Winners from here take part in (comprising Bronte Clark, beforehand. The show ‘Don’t The show concluded with a a District final against schools Katie Martin, and Ellie Stop Believin’ had been put number often sung by the from Plymouth and the whole Courts) with their talk on together in that time. Younstagers, ‘Just one Person’, of Cornwall. The teams good ‘which is the best way to learn The professionalism has led in which a solo singer becomes enough to win their about a story, film or book’. to some of our young stars a duet and gradually the whole competition at this stage The winners of the going on to a career on the cast are introduced to sing of progress to a Regional Final intermediate age group – stage. Indeed the boys playing how belief in oneself and in held in Andover and then on to Lauren Smart, Lowenna Rule Billy and Michael in a number each other can grow. From this a National Final held, this and Rebecca Fowell from from ‘Billy Elliot’ had the it was a speedy change of pace year, at Cranleigh School in saltash.net – also progressed benefit of coaching from into the grand finale and title Surrey. to the Area final with former Youngstager Josh song of the show ‘Don’t stop The local competition, their talk on ‘the Cornish Fedrick who went on himself Believin!’ sponsored and organised by pasty’. to star as Billy in the West End. Once again our Saltash the Rotary Club of Saltash, The Area final was held at It is a fascinating challenge for Youngstagers have proved Pictured with the Bishop of Plymouth are students from Years 9 and 10 at saltash.net was held at saltash.net school Callington Community those who regularly support what a team of around forty community school. on 26th January. There were College on 2nd March and the ‘Youngstagers’ to spot children and teenagers aged 6 teams entered in the junior and both teams presented their future stars in the making. We to 17 can produce bringing he start of Lent was marked at saltash.net community school by a visit from intermediate age groups from talks in a professional manner. have some ideas from this obvious pleasure to themselves the Bishop of Plymouth, Christopher Budd. The Bishop was met by Head Burraton Primary school, The competition, howeebver, show...... and others while enabling an of Religious Education, Jeremy Skelton, on the morning of Wednesday 9th Saltash; Sir Robert Geffery’s was strong and only the team As well as the ‘Billy Elliot’ audience of all ages to share T March and taken to an assembly being held for Year 9 and 10 students. Primary School, Landrake; from saltash.net were able to number other highlights their youthful enthusiasm and and saltash.net community progress to the District Final included a superbly joy of life. The Bishop had been asked Students, however, were given the week, Headteacher, Isobel school, Saltash. The Rotary at Bodmin College 3 days choreographed dance and song by Mr Skelton to focus on the much to think about, not just Bryce said, “It is always good Club’s thanks go to all schools later. There they came up from the ‘Wizard of Oz’ with a meaning of Lent and Easter from Bishop Christopher but to be able to arrange for and teams that entered and a against very strong beautifully danced ‘Over the Observer Telephone from a Christian perspective also from the Reverend Mark outside speakers to visit the special thanks to those at competition and were finally Rainbow’ bursting into the numbers and also to relate this to the Skelton from Dorset, Mr school. We try to ensure that saltash.net school who put in a beaten by a team from exuberance of ‘The Witch is start of spring and to the Skelton’s brother, (who students are given every good deal of work in hosting Helston. Dead!’ 07971484872 or theme of the week at addressed years 7 & 8 on opportunity to reflect on the the competition. Topics for Once again The Rotary ‘The Lion King’ too gave 01579 345699 saltash.net which was a Tuesday) and from Reverend range of religious festivals discussion ranged from ‘the Club of Saltash thanks all Chinese proverb stating that Doug Rix, Methodist throughout the school year. the opportunity for excellent [email protected] Cornish pasty’ through those who entered the singing and dancing especially “Fragrance always clings to Superintendent Minister from We would like to thank all of discussions about gaming and competition, the teachers who the hand that gives roses.” It Plymouth, who spoke to Year our visitors for the on to environmental issues gave up time to coach and was certainly a challenge to 11 on Thursday. contribution they made to our such as ‘should we take part in support the entrants, the Cassandra combine all three topics! Commenting at the end of assemblies this week.” switch off fortnight’. schools involved, and the The teams comprise a Chair parents who came along and Runs for who role is to introduce the supported the teams and look teams and topic to be forward to seeing you again Local discussed, a main speaker for next year’s competition. Charity Conundrum Sat-Navs Cassandra Langmead from Saltash has signed Corner cause up to run on behalf off Taking the initial letter to the children’s charity Chicks one word answer to following Sticky in this year’s Plymouth nine questions can you re- Half Marathon. arrange them to make a nine Situation Cassandra said, “With two letter word? lively children under the age 1 What is the name of the Lower Fore Street was of five, I figured that if I ‘Engage & Inspire’ Darlings’ dog in J. M. Barrie’s totally blocked to traffic joined together all the running taff at saltash.net community school were given an outstanding opportunity for professional Peter Pan? for half a day by a heavy around I do in a normal day, I development recently when 50 teachers attended a conference at the Bedruthan Steps Hotel. 2 What type of fruit is a goods vehicle unable to wouldn’t be far off a half SEntitled ‘Engage and Inspire’, and sponsored entirely by Microsoft UK, the event ran from Friday Laxton Superb? marathon! Initially, I decided disadvantaged children from evening to Saturday afternoon on the 4th and 5th March. 3 How are the vertical make the turn at the to participate with the hope of across the UK (including The Conference commenced with two exceptional speakers: ex Marine Commando, Ben McBean and sections between the treads of bottom, due to its size, or shedding the ‘mummy Saltash); they receive no Professor Sugata Mitri whose pioneering work with a computer ‘Hole in the Wall’ project in the slums of a staircase known? reverse up the hill due to tummy’ but when I realised I government funding and rely Delhi was the inspiration for ‘Slumdog Millionaire’. 4 Which river rises in its load related grip. could do it on behalf of a solely on donations from Ben McBean’s talk focused on the way his whole life changed the day he was blown up by a landmine Switzerland and flows through It is understood that the charity, I felt even more individuals, trusts and in Afghanistan. Despite losing an arm and a leg he has gone on to run two London Marathons and walk Lake Geneva before entering vehicle had been directed to motivated to run, knowing it companies. Various running to Everest Base Camp in the Himalayas. His message of ‘Cheerfulness in Adversity’ and of being a France? follow this route to the China would make a difference to events provide vital funding resilient learner was continued by Sugata Mitri who focused on the determination of young learners to 5 In which area would you Fleet Club by its sat-nav someone. Being a mum and a and will help Chicks who aim succeed both in India and in the UK. find the high point known as system. Signage to resolve teacher has certainly made to provide 1,200 children with Everyone who attended the evening session agreed that the speakers had made a superb contribution Dunkerry Beacon? this problem was discussed by me much more conscious of a respite break in 2011. The to the conference, the main aim of which was to support teachers in their creative and innovative use of 6 What nationality was the Town Council’s Industry, the number of children who children Chicks help come new technologies to support their students’ learning. Anne of Cleves? Commerce, Transport and don’t get dealt a good hand in from a variety of different During the Saturday of the conference, the staff attending were able to listen to ideas from Steve 7 In Beatrice Potter stories Tourism Committee. life. Chicks is a fantastic backgrounds, some are in care Wheeler, Associate Professor in Learning Technology from the University of Plymouth, Stuart Ball from what kind of animal is Mr. Support was given by the charity which takes children or suffering poverty, others Microsoft UK and Deputy Headteacher from saltash.net, Dan Roberts, before putting them into practice Tod? Committee to a resident of away from it all, and gives are child carers, and in some themselves with a series of workshop sessions. 8 What was the name of the Lower Fore Street who has them something they can cases victims of abuse, be it All staff were encouraged to share, via a specially created Facebook page or on Twitter, how they city that Frank Sinatra called written to the Highways really remember - for all the sexual, physical or emotional. would be using the new skills developed with their students back at school. “My Kind of Town”? Department seeking improved right reasons. I know when For more information Commenting on the impact of the conference, Deputy Headteacher, Dan Roberts, who organised the 9 Gibbons are apes native to signage at the junctions of I’m dragging my feet in the about places in various whole event said, “Our staff are incredibly enthusiastic and creative in their approach to learning and which Continent? Lower Fore Street, Alexandra last few miles, running for running events such as this teaching with new technologies. There was a real ‘buzz’ at the conference which will continue back at Answers on page 11 Square and Station Road. Chicks children will be all the year’s Plymouth Half saltash.net for the benefit of all our young people.” motivation I need to pick up Marathon or to find out about Headteacher, Isobel Bryce added, “I would like to thank Stuart Ball from Microsoft UK Partners in Now visit.... my heels! other ways to get involved Learning for the excellent support and encouragement given to our school. 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B" * I/";- A# #/ / I 1%;/ A&&I1 / Saltash & District Observer - April 2011 - Page 11 CUT IN CRIME OVER Praise for excellent LAST YEAR – BUT work being done at BOAT OWNERS Saltash.net school Sheryll Murray MP is writing to the Secretary WARNED of State for Education, Rt Hon Michael Gove, rimes reported to Saltash police fell by 7% over the last to emphasise the need for more recognition of year, Sergeant Andy Dunstan reported to Saltash Town Design and Technology in the school CCouncil’s annual town meeting. curriculum. On a visit to the Saltash.net school Sheryll He was currently serving as Community policing is met with Mr R J Blackwell MBE, a teacher at acting inspector for the area likely to survive the current the school, to listen and see for herself the and his report was read by a re-organisation aimed at excellent work carried out by the students. The Police Community Support reducing police costs, the school has a long history in the Design and Officer. PCSO also confirmed. Technology field going back 25 years when it However, Saltash will lose was the first school in East Cornwall to benefit Parking Prices its open access to local from the Technology School initiative. Sheryll policing when the public desk discussed many aspects of the subject including rise - but subject at Saltash Police station closes the effect of Academy status and the to review on April 22nd. Baccalaureate. The station will however, After her visit Sheryll commented, “It was a Parking charges for shoppers continue to be manned and the fascinating visit to the school and I was in Saltash are doubling from free phone outside will still be particularly impressed by the high quality of twenty to forty pence for the open for public use with its work undertaken by the students which reflects first hour. two lines, one for ‘emergency’ so highly on the teachers who obviously care so This was the bad news from and one for ‘general highly about their subject. I was particularly our local County Councillors information’ use. interested in the academic rigor involved in this who have been pleading, at While crime over the last subject and am encouraging the Secretary of Truro, that Saltash is a ‘special Pictured: Sheryll looks at the children’s work with month had also continued to State to take notice of this.” Mr Blackwell South East Cornwall Conservatives Present case’ and parking prices need fall, by eleven offences from to keep low to boost local the previous year, from 55 to CHEAPER PETROL businesses in competition with 44, garage crime and marine CHAMBER INVITATION TO the big city just over the Tamar crime remained a concern. Of FOR SALTASH SaltSaltashash FashionFashion Bridge. five reported burglaries two EXPRESS VIEWS ON LOCAL RESIDENTS They did receive a small had been to garages with ‘up ShowcaseShowcase concession Councillor Derek Saltash Town Council has at the Guildhall Saltash : and over’ doors being BUSINESS ISSUES negotiated cheaper fuel prices Tuesday 19th April Holley advised, since damaged. Doors open 7pm for a 7.25pm start elsewhere in Cornwall the cost for Saltash district residents The Waterside had also ave your say on matters concerning local business with both major filling Featuring A variety of Stands to inc: of an hour’s parking has gone been targeted with marine New to Saltash…Bliss Beauty Salon up to fifty pence. “I tried to and trade including town centre shopping. This is stations at Carkeel on the A38. theft on the increase, boat the invitation from the Town’s Chamber of The BP garage at Granada Tickets: £6.50 negotiate a compromise of owners were warned. There H thirty pence but the County Commerce and Industry which is extending the use of its Services and the Texaco Contact 01752 846291 or 01726891541 had in particular been two garage now both offer a Cabinet would not agree” he recent thefts of outboard website to all local business and those with an interest in stated. the Town. discount of 2p per litre to motors in the area. holders of the SaltashCard, to For the second hour costs Saltash and District help alleviate the ever-rising will soar to £1.70. Chamber of Commerce PILLMERE Those who shop late will cost of fuel. The discount Race Night… and Industry have for offer cannot be used with any however be able to take some month’s been SHELTER Liskeard Netball Club are Hosting a Race Night at the advantage of one concession other promotional discount. running a ‘blog’ and The SaltashCard can be gained. Parking charges cease inviting members, MOVE The Railway Inn at 4pm so anyone wishing to purchased for £2 at the particularly those unable AGREED Guildhall Saltash, Saltash Liskeard call into the town after work to attend monthly Following a promise that the Library or at the Bookshelf, may have free parking to do meetings, to use this as a Sat 23rd April 8pm Pillmere bus stop would be Fore St, Saltash. The scheme so. This is at the expense of way of airing their views Saturday afternoon parking for relocated away from local was introduced over a year on certain specified Buy a Horse £5.00 each which there is now a charge. houses to opposite the former ago to benefit Saltash people topics, which change to Sponsor a Race £25.00 ea The other possible good ‘Hippo’ industrial unit, the and businesses, and is already keep up with local issues. news for local shoppers and council’s ‘Town Messenger’ a runaway success, with 1,200 Bets only 50p!!! Now, with many hot traders is that the council indicated that the shelter would attractive cards in circulation, Come along & enjoy a Great night out topics on the Town’s and a wide range of discounts cabinet were persuaded that stay where it was, a resident For further details contact 01579 347669 these new changes are subject regeneration being up for living opposite the present stop offered by about 25 local to review. If they are shown to discussion anyone may complained to the Town shops and businesses. More info on our website - www.liskeardnetballclub.co.uk have had a dire effect on enter the website on Council. “Where is the shelter Cllr Joe Ellison says “ business in Saltash then after 01752 840835 www.saltashbusinesses.c to be?” she asked during Public Saltash residents can expect to six months parking charges o.uk forum. The blog Question Time. save at least £1 on a full can be reconsidered and THE HEARING ROOM will continue to be “The plan is to ensure that tankfull of petrol or diesel 111-113 Fore Street, Saltash PL12 6AE possibly reduced. monitored and views the shelter is next to the bus purchased at Carkeel. Station Garage taken in by the Chamber stop,” replied Councillor David Therefore, the initial cost of Executive Committee. Yates. “This might seem the Card can be recovered Town Centre traders obvious but it does not always very quickly, in addition to making significant savings at MOT TESTING STATION are also being invited to happen.” INC MOT & SERVICE REMINDER FOR attend Chamber meetings He was able to assure other participating shops and businesses in the town. NEXT MOT & FUTURE SERVICING as ‘associate members’ Pillmere residents that the plan The Town Council wanted FREE RE-TEST for a limited period. All is indeed to re-site the bus stop to help our residents avoid those with business away from the houses towards We are also Specialists for: having to cross the Tamar in interest in the Town the industrial site and he N N apologised for any ambiguity search of cheaper fuel. As one All Servicing Insurance Centre are encouraged to of our major supermarkets Work Welcome come to the Chamber’s between the ‘Town Messenger’ N Clutches and the Council Committee would say “every little helps” monthly meetings held in N Brakes N Free Collection & minutes. the China Fleet Club on The moving of the bus stop N Motorhomes Delivery the first Monday of each Observer has taken much longer than N 24 hour Recovery- month (varied if that falls Servicing & MOT would have been wished due to Telephone Any distance on a public holiday) at need to negotiate with N Ferodo Brakes 7.30 pm. Between now landowners, Cornwall numbers Specialist N Warranty Work and the October Annual Highways and the contractor 07971484872 or Undertaken General Meeting such who provides the shelter. visitors will be welcomed However, it was anticipated 01579 345699 as associate members, at that the flagstones for the new [email protected] no charge, and able to bus stop site should be in place N Timing- listen to guest speakers within the next few months Cambelt Kits and to put their views on with the bus stop itself and Answers to topics of interest to local then the shelter to follow soon Conundrum: Diagnostic equipment for any Make or Model of Car business. after. 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Traditionally, this is when, ore Street, Saltash swarmed with a instead of inviting a guest colourful crew of pirates during ‘Red speaker as at other meeting FNose Day’ doing ‘Something funny for through the year, Society money.’ members are asked to come The ‘Hearing Room’ team, together with forward and give their own their colleagues across the road at the NHS talks on matters of local interest. Hearing Centre had decided upon a pirate Paul was warned… The new standard written theme in order to help Saltash raise its share of Perhaps he will join in form of Cornish, a the massive £74 million collected across the next time! compromise between the country for children’ charities. medieval language and that The girls, who last generally spoken, was described explained by Cornish Bard, themselves as Wella Brown. Tony Otter then ‘The Pirates of highlighted the excitements of the blitz, collecting wartime Mens’ Pants’ souvenirs, and meeting with also adorned American G I’s and German themselves with POW’s as seen by a eye-patches, schoolboy. Martin Lister bandanas, described how a Rear nautical looking Admiral led fascist rallies in beards, hooks Alexandra Square in the and even a large and colourful parrot. 1930’s leading to the Borough Council banning Food and drink was offered to all such meetings. calling into the Hearing Room with a During the preceding contribution requested towards the charity business meeting an fund and a fine array of prizes donated by excellent year for the Society local traders tempted passers-by to enter a with a steady membership, bumper raffle. interesting talks and The Observer team was on hand to memorable visits was record the fun and to help shake a tin or recalled by President Ernie Reynolds and Secretary two towards the raising of a goodly sum Martin Lister. They were both £265 00, which was raised in Saltash. A re-elected with Sylvia final total of just under £700.00, collected McKenzie filling the vacant with the help of the Hearing Room’s other post of Treasurer. branches around the country was then sent The final indoor meeting of off as Regional Hearing’s contribution to the season, before Summer the national total. visits, will be on Monday 18th The Hearing Room would like to thank April at 7.15 pm in St Nicholas Church Rooms. Mr John the local traders inc Petit Pain, Images, Parsons will be speaking on Bargain Booze, Rachel at fun Fit, the Forder Mill and Tramway Moorland Auto Solutions, Cornish Farm and visitors are warmly Produce, and many others for their kind welcome. donations to the raffle ‘PERFECT HARMONY’ SANG INCINERATOR Fabulous CONCERNS New FOR FIRST AIDERS A new incinerator just across the Ranges/Designs Songs sacred and secular were enjoyed in Saltash Tamar from Saltash.net.school is of concern to Town Councillors. Guildhall during a concert performed by ‘Perfect Phone to arrange for a free consultation & quote in the confines of your own home with no pressure sales Following the public Harmony’ in aid of the Mayor’s Charity presentation on the proposed This mixed choir’s local awards was about to start incinerator at Barne Barton, in the Kitchens & Bedrooms repertoire ranged from Purcell professional singing training. north end of the dockyard, it was noted that fumes are likely to Brand New Range of Doors to ‘Porgy and Bess’and Bach to Her songs ranged from Purcell blow across the Tamar towards Exclusive to ISAMBARDS Bernstein. Especially fine was opera to West Side Story, with the school attended by most of Plus Quality Appliances their rendering of Faure’s the full choir then joining to our secondary school age ‘Cantique’ written by the conclude the concert with a students. Complete Bathrooms composer of the renowned medley of favourites from that Enquiries should be made, it From Quality tried and tested requiem when he was just 19, show. was agreed, of the Environment while a stirring contrast was the Mayor Adam Killeya Agency and the Health Protection components… conclusion of the first half’s warmly thanked the soloist and Including…Twyfords & Grohe Agency as to the likely effect of rendition of Queen’s rock singers for ‘giving up their time such an incinerator on Saltash in classic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody.’ not only to entertain us but to general and in particular on our ‘The Complete They also included excerpts help raise money for a very school and our hospital, given Package’ from ‘Lux Aeterna’ which the worthy cause.’ The concert their altitude in comparison with choir were to sing in a sacred was in aid of ‘Saltash First the proposed chimney. On Kitchens - Bedrooms – concert at St Andrew’s Church, Responders,’ the local The council is also to ask Bathrooms Plymouth in April. volunteer team of life saving Plymouth City Council whether, Full installation facilities including: An added pleasure was the first aiders selected by the given the effect of such an Plumbing, Electrics, Building Work soloist Jade Pearce, a ‘young Mayor to be the official charity incinerator on the town, Saltash & Tiling musician’ who after winning for his year of office. will receive its share of monies Trade Showroom open at Marjorie Court given by the developer to boost Open on Saltash Fore Street Now visit.... local projects (Section 106 monies) should permission be Visit us at www.isambards.com or Tel: 01752 845170 www.saltash-observer.co.uk granted. 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