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Pillaton Village Issue 210 November 2020 News Village web site at www.pillaton.org.uk Village Facebook Group - search for 'Pillaton In Cornwall Facebook Group' Pillaton Village Hall Christmas Draw First Prize £150 Plus many more prizes kindly donated by local businesses and individuals including: Plymouth Gin Tour for 4 people Smeaton Farm: Aberdeen Angus Beef Joint Crocadon Good Earth Growers: Veg Box Popham Aplacas: Soft Toy Dupath Farm Shop: £10 Voucher Greenhouse Spa Retreat: 30 min treatment Tartendown Nursery: Voucher Trehill Farm Shop Tamar Fresh Paul Atkins the fishman: £20 Salmon Kernock Park Plants: Seasonal Goodies West Country baskets: Hanging baskets Riverford Organics: Product Voucher Tamar Valley Apple Juice: Apple Juice Country Cordials: Cordial Howells Butcher: £20 voucher Tickets are £5 for a book of five. Contact any Village Hall Trustee during lockdown to request tickets. See Page 11 for contact details. The draw will take place on Friday18th December 2020 Registered under the Gambling Act 2005 with Cornwall County Council Registered Charity in England and Wales 1171103 2 CORONAVIRUS There are three simple actions we must all do to keep on protecting each other Wash hands - Keep washing your hands regularly Cover face - Wear a face covering in enclosed spaces Make space - Stay at least 2 metres apart, or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions Self-isolate if you or anyone in your household has any of the following symptoms: High temperature. New, continuous cough. Loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste. For all information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), including symptoms, restrictions on work and recreation and help and support available visit: www.gov.uk/coronavirus 3 Pillaton Village News No. 210 November 2020 As I write this editorial, due to the pandemic, we are still in the middle of lockdown with future arrangements unknown. I imagine a prisoner sitting out a sentence in Wormwood Scrubs (not that I have any personal knowledge) must experience something similar. Life is a bit dull and monotonous, and he hopefully awaits the verdict of the parole board in December. Even more grounds for optimism is that new evidence (in the form of a vaccine) has been found which may eventually lead to his acquittal. In recent days I’ve been experiencing an earworm. Not an unpleasant tropical disease, but a catchy tune that keeps repeating itself in your head. It’s always easy to remember the first few words of the song, but then all the rest is ‘la, la, la.’ Speaking of another earworm, there’s always Brexit (I’m sure I’ve mentioned this subject in the past), but let’s just hope someone can finish the lyrics soon. In early November we saw the US election play itself out, with victory for Joe Biden over Donald Trump. I wonder whether Mr Trump would now appreciate a conciliatory tweet, along the lines of, ‘It’s the taking part that really counts.’ In this country we don’t tend to like bad losers, possibly because we never seem to win crucial penalty shootouts in the football and until recently, when we started to take everything seriously, achieve anything in the Olympics. All the time I was growing up the most team GB ever seemed to aspire to, was a Bronze in the modern pentathlon or a medal in the dinghy sailing. Then of course there is the Eurovision Song Contest - talk about rigged elections and voter fraud, its MASSIVE! Perhaps the UK should have gone to the European Court of Justice back in 1968 when there were allegations of bribery by General Franco’s government. Cliff Richard and ‘Congratulations’ might have actually won. Just as a matter of interest the Spain’s winner that year was ‘La, La, La.’ Of course, Christmas is now fast approaching. I don’t envy the Government with the decisions they have to make next month. Can they risk a travel corridor to the North Pole; has anyone confirmed that Santa’s toy factory is Covid secure and have the elves maintained rigorous strict social distancing in their support bubble. Fortunately, we won’t quite have left the EU so there is no risk of Santa’s sleigh having to park up in a Kent lorry park to clear customs, with veterinary checks made on the reindeer to ensure they fulfil livestock regulations. Anyway I’m sure it will all work out in the end and the presents will arrive on time..... just remember to remove the Amazon packaging! The next copy date is 11 January 2021 - full details on page 23, and as this is the last issue before Christmas, Seasons Greetings to all readers of the Village News. Robin Dwane, Editor 4 5 MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 6 OCT 2020 ATTENDANCE Cllrs Dolley, D Floyd, S Floyd, Warne, and Bridgman. APOLOGIES County Councillor Adam Sturtridge. COOPTION OF NEW COUNCILLORS Following a ballot Mr I. Bunkum and Mr G. Moore were co-opted as Councillors. PUBLIC FORUM There were eight members of the public present. Mr Edwards accused the Council of failing to have drains cleared, not having the roads swept, failing to seek the cooperation of the farmer from whose fields water was draining (all of which lead to flooding at the top of the Village) printing false minutes and coercion by the Chairman. It was explained to Mr Edwards that he was incorrect in his assumptions and that all members of the public could inform Highways of blocked drains. Concern was expressed from the floor that any attempt by Cornwall Highways to prevent a recurrence of flooding at the top of the Village must not result in creating a problem further down the Village. The Chair assured the public that the Parish Council were aware of the danger of transferring the problem and would work closely with Cornwall Highways in any alleviation of flooding works. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Cllr Warne was unanimously elected as vice chair. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None. MINUTES The minutes of previous virtual meetings were accepted unanimously. MATTERS ARISING None. DEFIBRILATOR The Council agreed to take over the guardian role of the defibrillator and Cllrs Warne and Bunkhum kindly offered to carry out the necessary checks. PLAY PARK a. The Council agreed to place an order with Wicksteed Ltd in the sum of £13,360.19(net of VAT) to be paid £11,029.44 from the Howton Solar farm grant and £2,330.75 from funds held by the Council. b. The Council agreed to place an order with Andrew Inglefield in the sum of £970.56 for safety matting to be paid from the Howton Solar farm grant. PLANNING PERMISSION Planning: PA20/06886 Conversion of barn into residential unit at Briston Orchard for Mr B Mills was approved by the Council. 6 LETTERS OF COMPLAINT FROM Mr I EDWARDS The Council noted Mr Edwards’s allegations of the Council contributing to flooding, making a false statement, coercion, concealment, deceit and malpractice. The Council agreed a written response to Mr Edwards refuting the allegations. FINANCE The meeting approved a payment of £239.30 to Andrew Inglefield for repair of play equipment. ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Clerk was requested to a. Ask Cornwall Highways to maintain the verge and trees at Briars Ryn. b. To check the salt bins. c. To suggest to the Village Hall Committee the moving of trees from the bottom of the playing field. d. To contact the County Councillor with a view to examine overhanging trees in the local lanes. Cllr Bridgman kindly offered to assist the County Councillor in any such examination. Chairman: Mr Dave Dolley 7 MINUTES OF PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 3 NOV 2020 ATTENDANCE Cllrs Dolley, D Floyd, S Floyd, Warne, Bunkum, Moore & Bridgman. APOLOGIES County Councillor Jesse Foot. PUBLIC FORUM There was one member of the public present. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of 6 October were accepted unanimously. MATTERS ARISING The Chairman reported that he and his fellow Councillors had met with Cornwall Highways at the Village to address the matters raised in the October meeting (plus relevant issues), with the following results namely: a. Cornwall Highways agreed to maintain the verge and trees at Briars Ryn. b. Cornwall Highways would check and fill the salt bins. c. Cornwall Highways will write to the owner of the land leading to Barton Meadow requesting action to stop debris flowing into Barton Meadow. d. Cornwall Highways will write to the owners of the land where there are overhanging trees in the local lanes requesting the trees to be cut. e. It was explained that the Parish Council and householders should contact Cornwall Highways and report blocked drains, but should contact Biffa regarding street cleaning. f. The Council were informed that Cornwall Highways had no funds to deal with the flooding at the top of the village and the only action advised was to report blocked drains and fallen leaves. PLANNING APPLICATION None. FINANCE a. The Council agreed a precept for year ending March 2022 of £5,000. b. A payment of £140 the Village Hall for rental was approved. ANY OTHER BUSINESS None. Chairman: Mr Dave Dolley CHRISTMAS GREETINGS JOHN & SUE archer, ANN & GEOFF BARNICOat, PETER & JENNY Francis, LEN & SUE WHITE WILL NOT BE SENDing VILLage christmas carDS THIS YEAR. insteaD THEY WILL BE MAKing A DOnatiON TO THEIR chOSEN charitY. THEY WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL THEIR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS A VERY MERRY christmas AND A HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR. 8 PUMPKIN FESTIVAL One of the very few village events to take place this year was the Pillaton Gardening Club’s annual Pumpkin Festival on Sunday 25 October.