Pillaton Village

Issue 199 January 2019 News Village web site at www.pillaton.org.uk

VILLAGE DEFIBRILLATOR

Essential lifesaving equipment in the form of a heart defibrillator and cabinet have now been installed in the Village telephone box. For the full story see pages 6 and 7. 2 Pillaton Village News No. 199 January 2019 Happy New Year to all readers of the Pillaton Village News and I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas. I suspect in many households over the festive period there was one topic that was studiously avoided. Rather like Voldemort, ‘He Who Must Not Be Named,’ in the Harry Potter books, it’s the ‘Br***t’ word which these days seems to have the capacity to invoke every emotion from anger, frustration through to boredom or complete indifference. All in all, the subject would be about as popular at the Christmas lunch table as one of the in-laws suffering an unfortunate episode by eating too many Brussels sprouts. Such a curious vegetable, on the one hand very good for you, but on the other just as likely to cause unpleasant side effects, and there is always that nagging connection with a certain place in Belgium. Now changing the subject completely, I stumbled across a brand-new word this Christmas. The word is ‘gallimaufry.’ Now for all I know it may only be me that has never heard the word before; it could well be in regular usage in pubs up and down the land, or it might just be that I read strange books. Anyway, I thought I had better look it up, and according to Oxford English Dictionary, gallimaufry is of French origin, dating back to the 16th century (possibly a word to be used by certain well-known MPs), and it means a jumble or a hotchpotch. Now wherever possible I like to try and use new words, so returning to my hypothetical pub conversation, what could possibly be described as a bit of a gallimaufry, a bit of a jumble, a bit of a hotchpotch? ... I think we might just be straying back into Brussels sprouts territory! You never know one day a parliamentary decision may try to take us even further away from any European influence and lead us to adopt a whole new variety of sprouts, beginning with a ‘B’ of course. Bristol, Basildon or Bognor could all be possibilities, and if we don’t use a place name, how about Backstop sprouts? The next copy date is 4 March 2019, - full details on page 27. Robin Dwane, Editor

3 Minutes of Parish Council Meeting 4 DEC 2018 ATTENDANCE Cllrs. Dolley, Harris, D. Floyd, S. Floyd, Warne, Bridgman and Martin. APOLOGIES County Councillor J. Foot. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST None. PUBLIC FORUM Mr Edwards addressed the Council and reminded them that it was he who had produced the map of the Village for the notice board recently damaged by the storm. Mr Edwards complained A) that the Council had not asked him as the originator of the map to replace the map and B) that there was no record in the minutes of the fact that Councillor Martin was preparing a new map. In addition to the complaints of A) and B) Mr Edwards considered that these complaints indicated that the Council was not interested in the public. The Council accepted the accuracy of Mr Edwards’ comments A) and B) but refuted the assertion of disinterest. The council acknowledged Mr Edwards’ past efforts but were most grateful to Councillor Martin who at his own expense was preparing a revised map using modern technology which would result in a colour coded map. MINUTES The minutes of 6 November 2018 Council Meeting were accepted unanimously. MATTERS ARISING None. PLANNING PERMISSION PA18/10208 The Council approved the application for change of use and minor refurbishment of the Weary Friar stable bar to holiday accommodation. PA18/10981 The Council rejected the application for a horticultural dwelling for West Country Baskets on the basis that it was larger than the original application and beyond the original site plan. The Chair thanked Cllr Martin for displaying the Plans. GRASS CUTTING The Council gave the Chair and vice Chair the power to authorise the frequency of grass cutting at the playing field. PLAY EQUIPMENT In respect of repair or renewal to the play equipment the Council decided to await an estimate of cost of repairs/replacement whilst Cllr Harris undertook to investigate grants available for such a purpose.

4 FINANCE The bank balances were noted and the following payments approved; A. Inglefield play park inspection £45 and R. Warne board repair materials £34.03. ANY OTHER BUSINESS The Clerk was asked to request the clearance of gulleys at Tiddlers Well. Chairman Mr. Dave Dolley PILLATON RAINFALL FIGURES

mm 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Jan 130 116 148.5 283 164.5 252 98 193 Feb 152 48 68 229 105 151.5 92 101 Mar 30 26 113.5 89.5 59.5 112 135.5 232 Apr 12 191 50.5 120.5 17 63 37 121 May 30 54 89.5 91.5 89.5 79 83 52 Jun 139 211 48 58 56.5 85.5 112 26 Jul 62 138 53 22 85.5 30.5 100 89 Aug 136 167 54 127.5 174.5 69.5 134.5 94 Sep 113 79 44 6.5 42 98.5 233 69 Oct 115 160 205.5 164.5 120 75 92.5 117 Nov 89 255 107 180.5 171.5 130 69 295 Dec 153 254.5 261 85 169.5 57 172 281 Total 1161.0 1699.5 1242.5 1457.5 1255.0 1203.5 1358.5 1670.0 Monthly Av 96.8 141.6 103.5 121.5 104.6 100.3 113.2 139.2 (figures in millimetres)

Brian Hutfield has once again very kindly updated his rainfall figures for Pillaton for the last year. Looking at the overall rainfall total, the most striking aspect is how wet it was, with 1670 mm of rain (or in old money around 65 inches). This made it the wettest year since 2012 and particularly curious after enjoying such a good summer. However, on reflection the fine summer through May to July was bookended by a very wet spring and autumn. Whilst back in March the rest of the country experienced significant amounts of snowfall caused by the ‘Beast from the East,’ the snow never really materialised in Pillaton and instead we just endured lots of rain. Similarly, the leadup to Christmas was particularly dismal. Editor 5 PILLATON DEFIBRILLATOR In early 2018, the Pillaton Village Hall CIO agreed to pursue the possibility of installing a defibrillator within the village. There were basic issues to overcome and knowledge to be accrued: What constituted a defibrillator configuration and what would be the cost? Where should one be sited? What was involved in access and usage of equipment? Who would maintain and manage equipment? Initial investigations revealed a countrywide organisation (Heartsafe) that provided a defibrillator package consisting of cabinet, defibrillator and pads together with ongoing monitoring. Although the CIO was willing to obtain funding, such an amenity was clearly not a Village Hall responsibility. The Parish Council willingly agreed to take such responsibility as well as any subsequent monitoring charges. The siting of the cabinet was the subject of considerable discussion. Heartsafe’s preferred location was within a telephone box and the position of the Pillaton box provided visible and ready access. As owners of the box, its usage presented no issue to the Parish Council. The library readily agreed to share the box with such a vital resource. A major issue, however, proved to be availability of space within the phone box. Although Heartsafe confirmed that the equipment was designed for external installation, siting on the outside of the box presented technical challenges and there was insufficient space in the vicinity of the box. In the interim, Sue White had applied for and obtained funding from Cornwall Community Foundation to cover purchase and installation. Tentative discussions were held regarding other sites but the view persisted that the telephone box was best option. It was at end of June that a chance encounter led to a solution. At a routine appointment at Saltash Health Centre, I was seen by a Paramedic, Kieran Bignell. Inexplicably, a conversation developed The new defibrillator about defibrillators. He recommended 6 that I contact FLEET (Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust), a Cornish based charity that provides equipment and emergency medical support to the public. They provided defibrillator packages manufactured and supplied by Duchy Defibrillators, another Cornish based organisation. Duchy Defibrillators provided a demonstration and presentation to representatives of CIO and Parish Council. The cost of equipment included installation and training, both of which were additional costs with Heartsafe. The representative then examined the phone box and explained that if a framework could be constructed, the defibrillator package could be easily installed in the phone box alongside the existing library. Monitoring of the equipment would require access via a WIFI router within the Fitting the new defibrillator immediate vicinity of the phone box. The CIO with the agreement of the Parish Council decided to pursue the purchase from Duchy Defibrillators through FLEET. Router owners with a viable signal to phone box were approached for potential access. Phil Ruby readily agreed to provide access and Roger Warne constructed a framework within the telephone box. The CIO and Duchy Defibrillators are deeply grateful to both Roger and Phil for their support and efforts. On 14 November, the defibrillator equipment, cabinet and a large WIFI antenna were installed. Initial teething problems with the antenna and WIFI access were resolved. Now Duchy Defibrillators monitor the equipment remotely on a continuous basis. I currently possess the key to the cabinet and undertake the weekly duty of “Guardian” by opening the cabinet, checking contents and pressing the reboot buttons. On 13 December, the aforementioned Kieran Bignell held an informative and enjoyable training session on use of the defibrillator and CPR in the Village Hall attended by twenty-seven residents. Kieran carefully explained that in an emergency, 999 should be dialled and the ambulance service will provide the keycode to open the cabinet and remove the defibrillator and ancillary equipment. It is reassuring that such vital lifesaving equipment is in situ within the village. Nevertheless, the hope must be that it merely remains thus and is never put to use. Chris Ley 7 The saying goes that “March comes in like a lion”, but this Pillaton Pauses year after a few hard frosts early November has been equally wild, wet and windy. As if someone swept a paintbrush across the landscape, the trees have suddenly donned their autumn hues of russet, orange and yellow. In the field opposite the kissing gate at the bottom of the hill, larch trees stand aglow in blazing gold. 11 November. Muffled bells call us into church. As the village remembers its fallen, a window of dry weather allows us to gather at the churchyard cenotaph to pay tribute. The bugle sounds the last post as winter sunshine warms the congregation. That evening, we wade through fallen leaves and beech mast to see the commemorative mosaic unveiled. Whilst the beacon flares, the church bells chime for peace. The sky is clear and starlit as the peals ring out. I feel a tingle at the nape of my neck to realise similar events are happening nationwide. 17 November. The weather man says winter is coming, but today, as the wind veers to a dry easterly, at last the skies clear and the sun puts his hat on. I walk down the hill to the seat, passing white valerian still flowering on the roadside. Despite the gales and rain of early November, some trees are reluctant to divest themselves of their glorious autumn robes. Sunlight glancing through the boughs reveals all the golds and reds. Yesterday’s drab greyness has been replaced by a kaleidoscope of colour. 23 November. The trees have undressed. Lawns are littered with brown leaves, like so much discarded raiment tossed carelessly aside. The woods in the valley are warm brown, burnished copper where sun highlights beech crowns. Tonight, full moon, is the Frost Moon. Leaving the bedroom curtains slightly ajar allows silver light to flood in. 28 November. I wake to a frosted landscape glittering under a clear blue sky. A quiet, late autumn day – giving way to yet more wind and rain next morning. November is going out with a bang, just as it came in. The first week of December and we’re going away for pre-Christmas gatherings with friends and family. Wet and windy pretty well all week, if emails from the village are anything to go by. Arriving home mid-afternoon on the 9th, the road outside our home is a muddy stretch of earth and stones washed down from the farm track, a testament to the heavy rains. 11 December. Morning but no dawning. A gloomy, dark, damp start to the day. The landscape looks forlorn, brown and grey under a leaden sky. Yet in the garden jasmine nudilflorum is a mass of yellow flowers – a splash of sunshine in a dreary midwinter scene. 15 December. After a couple of cold, dry sunless days, I’m woken at 4am by rain drumming on the window. Storm Deirdre tips torrential rain over the south west; 8 noisy rain, hammering on the roof and against window panes. All round the house is flooded, paddling through puddles on the patio to arrive at the utility room. Nobody and nothing stirs. Postie Carol arrives drowned, delivering papier-mâché mail. Saturday evening brings a window of dry weather just in time for the “Little Choir” concert in the church – a delightful medley of Christmas music. 16 December. Sunday and the annual Toy Service. The traditional nativity performed by the children is as fresh as ever and clear young voices soar to the medieval rafters as they sing. In the garden, hungry birds chirrup as they feed. The tits are training for a “Guinness Book of Records” entry for most tits clinging to a fat ball feeder. 21 December. The Winter Solstice, the shortest day. The low point of the year and village lanes are wet and muddy after relentless rain for days. Today is dry though, with watery sunshine. I venture into the garden, cutting armfuls of fragrant, glossy bay to decorate the house. Once the Christmas tree is up, warm scents of spruce, bay and cinnamon perfumed candles banish winter. Christmas Day! St. Odulph’s bells ring joyously, calling us into our beautifully decorated church. The brief Family Service draws us together in the warmth of smiling faces wishing one another a “Happy Christmas!” 2018 is drawing to a close. Long nights and short, often sunless, days in midwinter. But already nature is stirring. New lambs’ tails hang from the hazel; daffodils peek from the wet earth; rosemary and heather are already flowering. Spring is just around the corner. I’ll still be taking time out to appreciate this beautiful place – but this is my last “Pillaton Pauses” article. I hope you’ve enjoyed sharing special moments with me and I wish all Village News readers a “Happy New Year”. Ann Henderson

9 PILLATON WI November 2018, Open Meeting with William Shimell Well, I took notes but how does one write a report of an evening like this? William Shimell is a raconteur par excellence and his lively, entertaining talk was full of anecdotes and fun. His Wikipedia entry describes him as “an English who has had an active international career performing in and on the concert platform since the 1980s and more recently has appeared in non-singing roles in films.” He claims his mum was partly responsible for his career, having enrolled him as a choirboy at Westminster Abbey where he sang for 4 years. Growing up, he went to (and then dropped out of) university and started working life in a bank. Realising a 9-5 grind in a bank wasn’t for him, he applied for a place at the Guildhall School of Music and on leaving started his singing career in the chorus of . By the third season he was cast in the lead role. Specializing in singing Mozart, his next big role was as Papageno in The Magic Flute with the , costumed, as William put it, “in feathers”. After 2 years with the ENO, William decided to freelance and worked for Welsh Opera, Glyndebourne and debuted at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in 1985, in La Boheme. His big break came with an invitation to audition to sing at La Scala, Milan. He described (with an Italian accent) to our great amusement the ordeal of the audition, which was postponed several times during the day, and his subsequent drinking binge to forget the ordeal – only to return to the UK and discover he had been selected! As he said, the opportunity opened doors for him to sing all over the world, including Tel Aviv where he performed and the local currency seemed to be dollars, cigarettes or tights! In 1990 he recorded with the Vienna Philharmonic and he has sung in Italian, French, sometimes in German and even occasionally in English. At the height of his career he was booked 4-5 years in advance. He claims much of opera is about sex – and tricks of the trade include being totally believable in the role and of course familiarity with the music. William entertained us with anecdotes of twirling skimpily dressed on stage as Don Giovanni, having just attempted to seduce the commandant’s daughter, and regaled us with the tale of playing dead on stage during performances of Hercules. It was in 2008, whilst singing at Aix en Provence, that William was approached by film director who offered him a role in a film opposite Juliette Binoche. Certified copy (Copie Conforme) was released in 2010 and William went on to act in another French film, Amour, directed by and released in 2012.

10 William illustrated his talk with recordings of himself singing and ended the evening by offering for sale a CD made in aid of St. Luke’s Hospice – “I’ll walk beside you”. This was such an enjoyable evening and I look forward to playing the CD as a memento. Thank you, William Shimell! Ann Henderson December Christmas Party The decorations are up, the tree is lit and time for the festivities to begin. The evening begins with sherry or fruit juices and nibbles on arrival and a chat to friends. Then to sit down pull the crackers and don the hats and enjoy one of Shirley’s famous dinners, which I think I can speak for everyone was most enjoyable. After coffee and mints it was time for secret Santa, which causes a lot of excitement, as two of the ladies bring around a large box packed with presents attached to a string everyone has to pull a string to find a gift.Then to open their gifts and show everyone what they have received. A lovely evening was had by all. All that is left to do is just to say all our good wishes and good night until next year. Heather Troup

WI Christmas Party in full swing. 11 PILLATON GARDENING CLUB DATES FOR 2019 Annual General Meeting - Thursday 21 February Starting at 7.00 pm in the Village Hall. All welcome. Spring Show - Saturday 30 March Schedules from Carole Hoskin (350063) to be returned by Thursday 28th. There is no charge for entering. Summer Show - Saturday 7 September Halloween Pumpkin Celebration - Sunday 27 October From 3.00 to 4.30pm in the Village Hall. Contacts: Carole 350063 and Linda 350956

12 13 14 Cold Callers We have received reports of males cold calling on residents in the area selling household items; their sales techniques have been described as forceful. We advise that you do not answer the door to cold callers. Please inform neighbours. If you have any concerns or see cold callers in the area, please phone 101 or email [email protected] Please phone 999 if you feel threatened. Thank you. Devon and Cornwall Police DRONE NUISANCE In the runup to Christmas everyone will recall the havoc that drones caused to the flight schedules at Gatwick. However, it would appear that Pillaton may also have its own drone nuisance. On Wednesday 19 December Ian Edwards was coming back across the field at the top of the Village where his daughter keeps her pony when he saw the pony charging around the paddock. It soon became apparent that the cause of the pony’s distress was a drone hovering above the field. Although the drone flew off about 30 seconds later to the area behind the church, it was some time before the pony could be calmed down. Other people have also reported seeing the drone flying around the village. Drone flying in the UK has become increasingly popular, but drones can cause nuisance and at the more extreme end of the scale endanger aircraft. The Civil Aviation Authority (www.dronesafe.uk) have issued a drone code for recreational users. The key points being that operators must always keep their drone in sight, and they should not be flown near airports or airfields. They must keep below 400ft (120m) and should stay 150ft (50m) away from people and property. Whilst not specifically covered in the code, operators should also be aware that drones also have the capacity to cause significant distress to animals and livestock if flown irresponsibly. Editor APPLE ORCHARD SEARCH Do you know of an old/abandoned/neglected Apple Orchard in or around South East Cornwall? We are very keen to buy or rent an orchard in need of some work to bring it back to its former glory using organic principles and to maintain local varieties of apples. Any leads or suggestions please let Simon know on: 07787778905 or via email at [email protected] Thanks for reading! Simon Young 15 CHUCKLES OF AN EX-EXPAT More chuckles to amuse you, this time from my days in Saudi Arabia, but at that time I wasn’t amused! This second episode concerns DRIVING LICENCES… Day One (Tuesday) I’m at the Licence Application Centre in Riyadh, armed with everything I need to get my Saudi Driving Licence: PINK application form completed, with blood test and eye test results; 4 black & white photographs; copy of my passport, copy of my Work Permit; copy of my English Driving Licence plus an Arabic translation from a ‘recognised’ translator. I also have my UK passport, driving licence and original ID. At the reception desk, a seal of approval is put on my photo on the application form. Shouldn’t take long then! Proceed to Counter 1 for my documents to be checked. Go to Counter 4 for yet another eye test! Go to Counter 5 for the documents to be checked again and stamped, and to fill out yet more details of my English driving licence – really, again?! All complete, the documents are sent to the Major for final signature, and are returned signed – Alhamdulillah! (Praise be to God!) Finally to the cashier to pay (£100) only to be told, “Sorry, wrong form, wrong colour, go see Major.” Annoyingly, the Major agreed it was the wrong form! Start all over again, first by paying the Arabic writer sitting outside in the sun to write out the new form. Then once more: Reception, Counter 1, Counter 4, another eye test and Counter 5, finally to the cashier to be told they have closed for prayer! Day Two (Wednesday) Back to the cashier to be told: “Ten o’clock, other side.” At the allotted time, and eager to get my treasured piece of plastic, I’m mortified to find it isn’t ready and told to “See Captain, other side.” At the Captain’s office, he sends a runner to get my file, and two cups of Arabic coffee later the runner returns – “Problem. Work Permit not correct. Go to Passport Office.” I leave with intent to ‘murder’ the person who applied for my Work Permit… Back at my own office, I check and double-check all my documents. Then, ever hopeful, I return to “see Captain” again. He smiles, “Finished?” Thank goodness I think, but – “Computer Room” the Captain points to the door. So I venture through two rooms full of Traffic Police where the person in charge types in my number and explains, in perfect English, that the Passport Office made a mistake entering my details onto the central computer. It gets worse! They can’t do anything for me, and I have to go to the Passport Office again where apparently they had entered my name and birthday wrongly!

16 Day Three (Thursday) Off to the Passport Office, full of hope! I arrive at 7.30 am, having already walked 1km because of a change in the one-way system (everything starts really early in the Middle East to avoid the heat of the day). I’m directed to the 3rd floor, then the Ground floor, then the 1st floor. Yes! Second time lucky – is it? Back to “see Captain” who writes the revised details in English in BIG letters so that “Operator will not make a mistake.” Back to the computers, alterations made and checked – the verdict is “1 p.m.” What a relief! Now for the graduation ceremony and around 100 others are anxiously awaiting their pieces of plastic. The Captain appears – there’s excitement in the air, as he calls out names… but not mine! The Station closes at 2.30 p.m. for the weekend (Friday being Holy Day) and I’m told “Saturday Inshallah” (God willing!). Moral of this exasperating 3-day episode – patience is more than a virtue! Andrew Harris (First written in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, July 1987)

17 18 19 St. Dominic, Landulph and St. Mellion-with-Pillaton church diary (subject to any unavoidable change) DATE DAY SERVICE/EVENT CHURCH 20 Jan Sunday 1000 Morning Prayer St Dominic 1000 Holy Communion St Mellion 22 Jan Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion St Dominic 27 Jan Sunday 1000 Family Service Pillaton 1000 Holy Communion Landulph 1000 Morning Prayer St Dominic 03 Feb Sunday 1000 Holy Communion St Dominic 05 Feb Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion Pillaton 10 Feb Sunday 1000 Holy Communion Pillaton 1000 Family Service Landulph 1000 Morning Prayer St Dominic 12 Feb Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion Landulph 17 Feb Sunday 1000 Family Service St Dominic 1000 Holy Communion St Mellion 19 Feb Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion St Mellion 24 Feb Sunday 1000 Family Service Pillaton 1000 Holy Communion Landulph 1000 Morning Prayer St Dominic 26 Feb Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion St Dominic 03 Mar Sunday 1000 Holy Communion St Dominic 05 Mar Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion Pillaton 6 Mar Ash Wednesday 1930 Holy Communion St Mellion 10 Mar Sunday 1000 Family Service Pillaton 1000 Holy Communion Landulph 1000 Morning Prayer St Dominic 12 Mar Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion Landulph 17 Mar Sunday 1000 Morning Prayer St Dominic 1000 Holy Communion St Mellion 19 Mar Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion St Mellion 24 Mar Sunday 1000 Holy Communion Pillaton 1000 Morning Prayer St Dominic 1000 Morning Prayer Landulph 26 Mar Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion St Dominic 31 Mar Mothering Sunday 1000 Family Service Pillaton 1000 Family Service St Dominic 1000 Holy Communion Landulph

20 BENEFICE CONTACT DETAILS Priest in Charge: Rev Chris Painter e-mail: [email protected] Telephone 01822 -834170 For all enquiries regarding Baptisms, Weddings, Funerals and any other Parish business contact your Churchwarden or a Reader - full details on notice boards and website: https://sites.google.com/site/thetamar7/home Messages: Betty Reynolds (Secretary) e-mail: [email protected] Pillaton Village Diary Mon 14 Jan WI Skittle Evening, Pillaton Village Hall Tue 5 Feb Pillaton Parish Council Meeting, Pillaton Village Hall Mon 11 Feb WI - Liz Llewellyn Jones: ‘Cooking with leftovers,’ Pillaton Village Hall Thu 21 Feb Pillaton Gardening Club AGM, Pillaton Village Hall Tue 5 Mar Pillaton Parish Council Meeting, Pillaton Village Hall Mon 11 Mar WI Annual Meeting, Pillaton Village Hall Sat 30 Mar Pillaton Gardening Club Spring Show, Pillaton Village Hall Tue 2 Apr Pillaton Parish Council Meeting, Pillaton Village Hall Sat 6 Apr Skittles League Presentation Night, Pillaton Village Hall Mon 8 Apr WI - Jo Totterdell, horticulturalist/artist: ‘Life Amongst The Daffodils’ Village Hall Sat 7 Sep Pillaton Gardening Club Summer Show, Pillaton Village Hall Sun 27 Oct Pillaton Gardening Club Pumpkin Festival, Pillaton Village Hall Recycling Dates Village news Along with normal rubbish collections on Tuesdays, recycling and garden Distribution & Copy Dates waste will be collected as follows: 2019/2020 Tue 22 Jan Recycling Issue No. Copy Date Dist. Date Tue 29 Jan Garden Waste 200 4 Mar 22 Mar Tue 5 Feb Recycling 201 7 May 24 May Tue 12 Feb Garden Waste Tue 19 Feb Recycling 202 8 Jul 26 Jul Tue 26 Feb Garden Waste 203 9 Sep 27 Sep Tue 5 Mar Recycling 204 4 Nov 22 Nov Tue 12 Mar Garden Waste 205 6 Jan 24 Jan Tue 19 Mar Recycling Tue 26 Mar Garden Waste The distribution date is a guideline and the Village News will often be available the week before.

21 The United Benefice of St. Dominic, Landulph and St. Mellion-with-Pillaton diary for the benefice DATE DAY SERVICE/EVENT CHURCH 16 Sep Wednesday 1200 Pasty Lunch, The Rectory Room Cargreen 22 Sep Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion St. Dominic 29 Sep Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion Pillaton 06 Oct Tuesday 0930 Holy Communion Landulph

22 LEGACIES Continue the faithful giving of a lifetime. Have you made a Will? Would you like to add a Codicil to your Will? Have you considered leaving a legacy to your Church both as an act of love and thanksgiving to God and as a powerful witness to your friends and family? MOST LIFETIME GIFTS ATTRACT THE BENEFIT OF 25% ADDED TAX RELIEF You can donate to the PCC by logging onto our Just Giving website: www.justgiving.com/stmellion-pillatonpcc (Gift Aid Tax Relief added automatically) Contact: Jim Bennet ACIB.MLlA (dip) Honorary Treasurer, St. Mellion with Pillaton P.C.C. 16, Barton Meadows, Pillaton, Saltash, Cornwall PL12 6SE Tel: 01579 350067 Mobile: 07979 644990 e-mail: [email protected]

Copy for Village News Deadline for copy: Monday 4th March 2019 Publication date: Friday 22nd March 2019 Copy should preferably be sent to my office e-mail address at [email protected] in the form of a Word document or simply text in an e-mail. If you do not have access to the internet, hard copy is perfectly acceptable (typed or handwritten) and should be delivered to me at 9 Barton Meadows. Images for the Village News can be in virtually any digital format or as hard copy for scanning. Any queries please call Robin Dwane on 01579-351560. Village News Advertising Rates Full Page advert: £12 per issue; Discounted price for six issues: £60 Half page advert: £6 per issue; Discounted price for six issues: £30 Third page advert: £4 per issue; Discounted price for six issues: £20 Quarter page advert £3 per issue; Discounted price for six issues: £15 Small Classified Adverts: Free to village residents.

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23 • B&B • WEDDINGS • PARTIES • AFTERNOON TEA • CORPORATE •

Pentillie Castle Wedding Fair - Sunday 10th February 2019 - £4 entry An inspitational day showcasing our unique and stunning wedding venue along with some of the finest wedding suppliers in the South West.

Dinner in the Castle ~ Join us for a 3 course dinner ~ £35.00pp* February: Thursday 7th / Thursday 21st March: Thursday 7th / Saturday 9th / Thursday 21st / Saturday 23rd / Thursday 28th •Requires advance booking Valentines Day at Pentillie ~ Thursday 14th February* Valentines Afternoon Tea ~ available from 12-4pm ~ £19.50 per person Valentines Dinner ~ 3 courses to include canapés and petit fours £90 per couple

Mothers Day at Pentillie ~ Sunday 31st March* Enjoy Afternoon Tea ~ available from 12-4pm ~ £19.50pp includes a garden walk Pentillie Castle and Estate, St Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 6QD 01579 350044 [email protected] www.pentillie.co.uk

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