Number 257 August 2007 , Polyphant & Trevadlock Newsletter Parish History LEWANNICK Parish Council I recently went, together with Carol Lewannick Parish Council – we met at House/Cottage. We have been told that the Bunbury, for a meeting at County Polyphant Village Hall on Wednesday 18 government has asked all county councils records office to ask for help in setting July. A warm welcome was given to our new to work towards a uniformity on speed up a history project for Lewannick Parish. Councillor Bernard O’Neil from Trevadlock. restrictions by 2010. In the meantime, we The idea we put forward is to create a Bernard is keen on promoting the welfare have suggested rumble strips, speed limits substantial historical resource on our of senior citizens and we look forward to and signage. The visibility at the site is poor website - www.lewannick.info. We will be working with him in this respect and, of with difficult bends. The residents have to seeking both professional and amateur course, for his ideas and support within cross the road to the parking space which is help in researching: 1. Places of interest eg our Council in the future. An inspection of set east of their properties. chapels, church, monuments, historical sites, the green was taken prior to our meeting We have had concerns raised regarding private houses (with owner’s involvement) commencing at 8pm. Planning matters litter and in particular at holiday let/cottage etc. 2. People and family histories. 3. that were supported – 2007/01207 Listed destinations throughout the parish. Snapshots of parish life. eg what was here Building Consent for works to the roof Rose We are pleased that Steven Ford of CCC in 1500 or 1900? Memories of the first and Cottage, Polyphant. Planning 2007/01343 will be joining us prior to our next meeting second world wars and how it affected life erection of agricultural dwelling, Trevadlock on the 19 September to talk about ONE here, etc. 4. History by topic eg food and Farm, Mr and Mrs E G Sleep – in principle we CORNWALL and we have a training session farming, quarrying and minerals. 5. An on- do support the erection of an agricultural at the Town Hall, Launceston on Tuesday 24 line museum of exhibits. dwelling, however, we have objected to July to discuss the Standards Bulletin No 34 We hope to present this in a novel and the design, scale and elevated position of and the adoption of the new code. imaginative way, making it is accessible to the proposed property. Furthermore, we We have no meeting in August. Our all, including children. Our plans were met consider that it would have a detrimental next meeting will be on 19th September at with enthusiasm and it was suggested that impact on the character of the village and Lewannick Village Hall commencing 8pm. we could hold an event in the Village Hall to surrounding environment. In view of remarks received regarding PLEASE NOTE: All members of the public get people interested, with representatives the length of time allotted to the public are welcome to attend prior to the above from the County Records Office, Cornwall at the commencement of our meetings meeting. There will be a presentation Family History Society, The Cornish Studies we have consulted with the Cornwall starting at 7pm about Cornwall’s new Library and The Cornish Audio Visual Association of Local Councils who have Unitary Authority given by Stephen Ford. Archive who would demonstrate to us the advised us that we can, if we wish, allow wealth of information and sources that ten minutes for members of the public to are available to us. We plan to hold this in speak only on matters listed in the agenda. November. We understand there are grants If, on occasion, a further amount of time The available to help with costs, so the only is required, this must be agreed within the other thing we need is your interest, help council. Therefore, we would ask members and enthusiasm! Watch this space. David of the public with concerns to let the clerk Archer Arms have them prior to the monthly meeting in Forget Ibiza – come to Lewannick Film Society order that they can be put on the Agenda. our famous This should also help us to solve problems We are pleased to report that our adult quickly. The CALC also added that we film programme has been a great success must keep in mind that the work of parish and we are about to announce a new councils has increased substantially and BEACH PARTY! season of 12 monthly films commencing in that our meetings should not last longer Saturday 11th August October. Unfortunately we are having to than two hours. A resolution has also been phase out the regular 5pm films for children passed and agreed unanimously that we Beat the tourists after September. Although we have a display the Agenda no less than three Beat the weather! few devoted followers we are not getting clear days before our meeting and it is FIVE tons of sand in the bar enough support to cover the costs of the displayed in one venue only in each of the children’s screenings. We will include one villages, namely Lewannick Post Office and Beachwear if you dare! or two family films in our adult programme Polyphant noticeboard. The Agenda will An ocean of cocktails and to which children will be welcome, and we also be displayed on our website. lashings of lager The roads in Polyphant have been hope from time to time to be able to put Dave Doubledecks spinning hot, on special screenings for under 16s. This patched but we have spoken to Highways will be dependant on our finances and any about the standard of the work as it has but cool, but hot summer tunes done nothing to enhance the green. We sponsorship we can obtain. Late Licence have also had a site meeting at Kelly’s The programme of films we are about Its FUN, its WACKY, its SAFE to announce is based largely on the FREE TO GOOD HOME! (but please dance between the red flags) feedback you have given us. We try to make IT ONLY HAPPENS AT THE each film screening a sociable and relaxed Complete set of Morse detective videos evening out so please keep supporting us, - many still in wrapper. FREE. Contact Sue ARCHER ARMS keep telling us about films you’d like to see, Davey 782 310 Regret NO FOOD available on the and please try and increase our numbers by evening of Sat 11th bringing a friend. Thank you! The Haven Livery Yard Small friendly yard. Quiet location. ON NORMAL DAYS: Good turnout. Indoor stables and Menage Real ale, excellent wine Lewannick Film Society 24 Hour supervision. Off road riding & XC course selection, good home cooked Friday 24 August Lovely hacking, within easy reach of the food, and a great atmosphere! moors. Lorry/Trailer parking 5pm Monster House (PG) Tel 07855 889 082 Open every day Food available every lunchtime 8pm Miss Potter (PG) and every evening. Free draw for DVDs and other prizes Childcare Open 12 noon and 5.30pm weekdays. Going back to work or just looking Quiz on Sunday evenings – open at 6pm. Everyone welcome. for childcare? If so please contact Conversational French Thursdays 6.15pm Kati Goodman. Tel: 01566 782450 Info: David Eno 01566 782 352 or www.archerarms.co.uk Carole Newbery 01566 782 621 01566 782 347 LEWANNICK CHURCHES TOGETHER METHODIST CHURCH PREACHERS Village Hall News DATES FOR AUGUST AND EVENTS FOR AUGUST Flower Show Lewannick Morning Services Superintendent Minister all at St Martin’s Church (times variable) Rev. Margaret Oxenham – Tel: 01566 782240 Saturday 18th August, 3pm Polyphant Morning Service 10.30 am Schedules for this years flower show can be Sun 5 Rev. Chris Probert (9.30am) (unless otherwise stated) collected from Lewannick Post Office, cost Sun 12 Lay Preacher (10.00am) Sun 5 David Roberts 30p, or downloaded free from our website: Sun 19 Rev. Chris Probert (9.30 am) Sun 12 Margaret Horrel www.lewannick.info/flowershow Sun 26 Sarah Perry (10.00 am) Sun 19 Andrew Baker You will also be able to enter online, or in Sun 26 Rev. Tony Cox the normal way using the form inside the schedule. All entries to be submitted by COFFEE MORNING Events midday August 16th except Garden classes Wed 8 Coffee Morning 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 which must be submitted by 6th August. at 3 Lewannick Close a.m. in Polyphant Church Hall. Please return all cups by 11th August. Wednesday 8 August 10 - 12noon Sat 11 Car Boot Sale in the Polyphant Exhibits must be staged between 9 and Church Car Park 2 p.m. For 11am on the day. Open to the public 3pm. In aid of St Martin’s Church. information and bookings contact Bring and Buy and Cake stall Di Greenfield 01566 86340 For further information about all Village Hall events or to book the Hall for your own event call Margo on 782 767. Polyphant Ladies’ Club There will be no meeting in August. Our CAR BOOT SALE PUBLIC NOTICE next meeting will be on Wednesday 26 POLYPHANT CHAPEL CAR PARK Licensing Act 2003 September at 7.00 pm. For information Saturday 11 August 2007, 2 Pm Application for a variation of a Premises please phone Ann on 880019 Licence (CARS - £4. 00 @ 1 pm) I Kathleen Margo Pridham (Secretary Refreshments of Lewannick Village Hall Committee) Cream Teas of Lewannick Village Hall, Lewannick, 9th Annual Launceston, Cornwall. Open Art & Craft (Contact Di - 86340) I have submitted an application for a variation of premises licence to North Exhibition/Sale Cornwall District Council, Community Gardening Club Services, (Licensing Section) Trevanion Road, Parish Hall & School, Upton Cross , Cornwall, PL27 7NU. Tel (on the B3254) Wed 5th September 01208 893510. The record of the application Open 10am - 6pm daily Visit to St Kitts Herbery 7pm may also be inspected by prior arrangement Wed 15th Aug until Tues 28th Aug. at this address between 9:00 and 16:00 Wed 3rd October Many 1000’s of items on sale. Outdoor Dee Strongman - plantswoman/florist hours Monday to Friday. Interested parties Stalls. Daily Demonstrations. Homemade and responsible authorities may make refreshments. Raffle. Parking. Park with ALL WELCOME written representations to the Director of Children’s Play Area. Enquiries phone Tim Ellis on 01566 86641 Community Services at the above address, Constantly changing exhibition by 29/08/2007. as items are accepted at any time Lewannick Proposed Licensable Activities: Showing of during the event. films. Turnover last year over £23,000. Post Office & Stores Times of Licensable Activities: 17:00 to 23:00 Proceeds to local charities. Tel 01566 782 269 Monday to Saturday. New entries always welcome. Contact Ruth Carthew 01579 362147 POST OFFICE Octoberfest Holiday abroad? The Octoberfest will take place on Saturday Euros available instantly. 20th October. Lantern procession, lights, No need to pre-order, stalls, medieval costume and music, Ellis no commission to pay. traditional amusements, sideshows, fortune Nurseries All other currencies available. tellers, warming broth, jugs of ale, story & Gardens PO open Mon-Fri 9.00-5.30, Sat 9-12 teller, fire juggler and dark dancing in the street, all after dusk and a just a bit scarey! Hardy Perennial Plants. STORES We need fake (or real!) bearded ladies, Big range of top quality plants plus show Daily deliveries of local fresh bread, rolls, freaks and monsters for sideshows. There gardens - new areas added this year. pasties, pies, cakes – ring to reserve yours! will be a meeting on Monday 20th August, PLUS Over 1 acre. Plus new Tea Room. Range of fresh Cornish produced bacon, 8pm at the Archer Arms to discuss ideas Open Wednesday to Saturday every week, beef, lamb, pork and chicken – always and arrangements. If you would like a stall through to October 9.00am – 5.00pm. available – or supplied to order. or wish to participate in any way please (Just off Polyphant Green) PLUS contact David on 782 352 or just turn up at Daily deliveries of Cornish milk, cream, Medrow Bungalow, Medrow, Polyphant. butter and eggs. All produces on North the meeting! Tel: 01566 86641 Cornwall farms at prices hard to beat! PLUS Vast range of provisions. Shop open Mon – Sat, 7.30 am – 7 pm The weather Sun, 9 am – 12 noon The rainfall at Trelaske for the period 22/06/07 to 21/07/07 was 194 mm (7.64in). North Hill Parish Church Support us – support Cornish produce Only two days in this period were dry days. CREAM TEAS www.lewannick.com/postoffice Robert Ashford IN THE CHURCHYARD Recycling collections: Sunday, 5th August, 3-5pm Parnell’s Garage AUGUST: Lewannick, Polyphant and £3.00 LEWANNICK Trevadlock Hall Park, Tuesday 7th & 21st. Proceeds to church funds. Servicing – Repairs – Brakes Trevadlock Village, Tuesday 14th & 28th. Clutches – Exhausts – Welding MOT Repairs CLOSING DATE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER: SUNDAY 26 AUGUST Please send your contributions to David Eno, Pen-Inney Cottage, Lewannick, Cars – Light Commercial – 4 x 4 Launceston, PL15 7QD. • E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 01566 782 352 Tel: 01566 782 644 Published by Lewannick Parish Council. The Editor reserves the right to cut or omit articles submitted. Views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editor, or of the Parish Council. 07746 620 064

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