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When you receive this magazine Christmas will only be six weeks POLGOOTH TIMES away. Some of us will have made our cake and puddings and brought Autumn 2007 101 presents, others will be thinking about it all and some of us will be somewhere in the middle but whatever stage we are at the countdown begins now. I hope you are enjoying the ‘Getting To Know You’ item in the magazine. This quarter focuses on Tony Warren and over the coming year I will be featuring other regular contributors to The Polgooth Times which should make interesting reading. The Editor The date for articles to be included in the next Polgooth Times - the 102nd edition, is 11th January 2008 POLGOOTH PRESS printing - photocopying - laminating - design origination - typesetting - scanning - retouching menus - business cards - draw tickets - flyers note-pads - programmes - wedding stationery greetings cards - ncr sets & pads - newsletters Please call Frank and Hayley for more information I wrote my last editorial with the rain lashing the windows and a gale or come and see us on Trelowth Road blowing outside, and this was the summer edition. What a change in the weather! I am writing this during a long warm and dry spell which Telephone: 72763 has been appreciated by us all and has prepared us for another, hopefully not too cold, Cornish winter. 1 2 SHOP TALK POLGOOTH METHODIST CHURCH Since last writing, our new minister, Rev. John Kendall and his wife Sue have arrived STOP PRESS !!! - TRAVEL MONEY and officially took up office on 1st September. John and Sue live in Mevagissey but John has oversight of several churches as well as being Superintendent Minister of the St Austell Circuit. His first visit to us as a church was on 23rd September, when he led our Harvest All Age Worship. We had an enjoyable time and as a result of the harvest gifts, were able to distribute a large number of food parcels to the sick and elderly in the village. At harvest time, we have an opportunity to thank God for his goodness and faithfulness but it’s also an opportunity to remember all those in the world who do not have the same privileges as us. We pray for those who lack the very basics in life such as food, clean water and for many, even homes. We are thankful for all those who give sacrificially of money and time to help those people. Our children’s holiday club this year was shorter than normal. We met in Polgooth on Friday 10th August and at St Mewan Church on the following day. We concluded with a United Service at St Mewan Church on the Sunday morning. Only a small number of children attended but those who came along very much enjoyed the activities. During the last few weeks the village has lost two of its most well known residents. Bill GARTH HITCHENS Thomas was known by all having lived and run a business in the village for over Green Acres, Trelowth 50years. We shall miss him for his friendly greeting, his willingness to help anyone, St Austell PL26 2DX and for his sense of humour. Shortly after Bill passed away, Vera Treleaven died at Tel 01726 72790 Averlea where she had been so well cared for over the last 5 or 6 years. Vera was our church’s oldest member having been born in the village in January 1903. As a girl she Wood Turning, Joinery & remembered the tin mines operating in the village. We will all miss Bill and Vera but Property Maintenance are left with many happy memories of them both. Over the next few months we will be looking forward to our Remembrance Day Service on 11th November, a service on 18th November when a number of folk will be received into membership of the church and then, of course to our Christmas GET THE GARDENER celebrations advertised in the Village Diary. FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING SERVICES In church we frequently become aware of the ‘seasons’ of life. I have already & GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORK mentioned two deaths. Early in September, however, we had two enjoyable events FULLY INSURED and both were blessed with good weather. On 8th September we had the wedding of Kim Hitchens and Tim Bardle and the following day the infant baptism of William YOUR LOCAL MAN Childs, both of these were very much village events and cause for celebration. We continue to hold a fortnightly house group, which is principally a Bible Study, a TEL: - 07886 791392 GILES E T MCGUFFIE monthly coffee morning and of course, worship every Sunday at 10.30am. If you would like to join us at ‘any time’ you can be assured of a warm welcome. FOR A FREE QUOTATION LONDON APPRENTICE Tony Warren 01726 75362 3 4 STOP PRESS!! THE POLGOOTH Polgooth Players Cabaret No. 5 18 th , 19 th , 20 th October, 2007. INN Jo and Jere Blaylock offer you a warm welcome Another hearty and enthusiastic production by our own Polgooth Players took place on the above dates. o Offering a choice of quality cask marque ales and fine wines, as well as I am still in wonder that a village the size of Polgooth has so an extensive menu catering for all tastes many talented people who are prepared to perform in public. o Serving food all day (from 12 noon til 10.00pm) in July and August, and Our usual panto organist Nigel Hitchens also plays the from 12 noon till 2.00pm, then 6.00 till 10.00pm for the rest of the year euphonium, our friendly postmaster also plays the trumpet and o No-smoking dining room and family room Cayley Garrard was very proficient on the saxophone. o Cornish Bluegrass on the first Wednesday of the month The musical numbers were undertaken with gusto and we were o Beer garden and ample parking treated to various amusing and entertaining sketches and not forgetting the individual vocalists who would do very well on The X Factor. Phone us on 01726 74089 Well done to everyone involved on behalf of the village – roll on pantomime time. The Editor. PENTEWAN VALLEY NURSERIES Gardeners Hunter’s Moon Bed & Breakfast We can supply your every need Wallflowers, pansies, polys and prims Perennials, bulbs, shrubs and trees Chapel Hill, Polgooth. Compost, fertiliser, garden ornaments etc. Phone: 01726 66445 Email: enquires@[email protected] Do call in at www.huntersmooncornwallwww.huntersmooncornwall....cocococo.uk.uk.uk.uk PENTEWAN VALLEY NURSERIES Or ring Sharon On St Austell (01726) 842360 Four en suite rooms, providing double, twin or family accommodation. Open 7 days a week Lovely views, private parking, openopenopen all year. For enquiries, please contact Richard or Pauline Scott 5 6 THE POLGOOTH PLAYERS TheThe BucketBucket BoysBoys The Polgooth Players are presenting playing at Cinderella Polgooth Village Hall 11 th – 15 th February, 2008. Friday 23 November 2007 Anyone who is interested in joining this Doors open at 8.00 pm enthusiastic group, either as actors, chorus or behind the scenes please contact Tickets £6.00 Jane Thomas Tel:01726 70298 available from Polgooth P.O. Bring your own refreshments Come along and support your village hall P.M. CLANCY ENGINEERING Precision Turning. Milling. Light Fabrication. Primrose Dell, Polgooth. 01726 66572 J.V. CLARK & SONS Electrical Contractor The Electrical NICEIC CORNUBIA Contractors Association ApprovedContractors Upholstery Co. VAT Reg no. 131 611 907 Mevagissey ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS & REPAIRS 37 years experience Suppliers of Electrical Appliances Foam, fabric, springs, repairs, cushions. Telephone 01872 530 361 Estimates Free Re-upholstery Mobile 07779 103928 29a Tregony Hill, Truro, Cornwall. TR2 5RU Contact Kevin Clark Sunningdale, Recketts Rd, Polgooth. Tel 01726 65300 7 8 Free dedicated car parking and entry Open every day Monday to Saturday from 9:30am Sunday from 10:30 (Closed Sundays Jan & Feb) 01726 844411 www.lobbsfarmshop.com • Award winning farm shop • Home produced beef & lamb prepared by our butchers to your requirements • Locally sourced bacon, pork, poultry & game • Home made burgers, kebabs and award winning sausages • Our own fresh and locally grown seasonal vegetables • Delicatessen specialising in Cornish cheese, cold meats and dairy products • Extensive range of wines, ales, fruit juices, chocolates, preserves and biscuits • Mail order including hampers available with nationwide delivery ‘Naturally the best from the countryside’ 9 10 The cosy county 1. Cornwall - many folks agree - A lovely district by the sea, So suitable for young and old, It’s very seldom really cold. 2. The county’s very often chosen, The climate’s warm, the rest are frozen. And oft when other seas are rough, We’re treated to more gentle stuff. 3. It’s picturesque in many ways, With little harbours in the bays, The cliffs, majestic in their size, Are reaching up to azure skies. CAPITOL CARPETS 4. The beach, the sand, the gentle sea: (ST AUSTELL) Just right for child frivolity. (J Redhead) The people , too, can sit and dream, Out on the shore or by a stream. ALL LEADING MAKES OF CARPETS SUPPLIED 5. The houses are a lovely sight: High on the hill and painted white. HOME CARPET SERVICE – SAMPLES And when the sunset comes, instead BROUGHT TO THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME They turn into a rosy red. ADVICE FREE MEASURING 6. And further in, beside a field, ESTIMATING Where corn and cabbage give their yield, FITTING A village snuggles by a wood. Its picturesque and looking good. FREE CAR PARK CAPITOL FOR CARPETS 7. The pace of life is slower here, 121 ALEXANDRA ROAD There isn’t that inherent fear ST AUSTELL 72845 HP Facilities available That one must make a frantic rush, Like people in the cities’ crush .