Number 245 August 2006 , Polyphant & Trevadlock Newsletter ith energy prices set to rise yet again we’ll all be paying more LEWANNICK PARISH COUNCIL Wfor electricity and other fuels. We have met on two occasions this month. Darkes Farm, Polyphant, Listed Building Generating your own power is not really a Firstly, an Extraordinary Meeting was called Consent for alterations in connection with viable proposition at present, but cutting in order to discuss *Planning Application the conversion of games room/laundry to down on your use of electricity is easy and No 2006/1201 for the erection of nine two residential unit and renewal of permission costs little. storey three bedroomed, and two two storey for inert landfill permission sought for 5 Did you know that if every household bedroomed, houses for Key Workers at years temporary period Mr and Mrs K Moore. in the country changed two standard light Bowden Derra, Polyphant. The meeting was We are pressing for the Liaison bulbs for low energy bulbs we could close held in Polyphant and was well attended. Committee to reconvene in order that we down two power stations? The new, low Following the meeting an ordinary meeting can continue negotiations with Blackhill energy bulbs use approximately a tenth was held and the Council have voted to not Quarry. of the electricity of conventional bulbs support the application on the following Invoices, which were presented for grounds: Policy HSG2, 3.34 … these minor payment, were Perfect Pastures £760.81 and have never been cheaper. They are villages do not have the services or status (maintenance of grass areas), South West widely available in supermarkets and DIY to support or warrant significant levels of Lumberjacks £94.00 (tree work), BJV £22.00 stores, and online although it pays to shop development.” ECN2 P.36 4.25 of the local (bus shelter), B Deighton £220.00 report around as prices vary hugely. Trago Mills plan states – expansion of rural businesses on trees Polyphant Green, G Bateman have several types for under £2 now. Low will be carefully assessed to ensure that the £220.00 (refurbishment of street furniture energy bulbs last up to 10 times longer scale of development and operations remains throughout parish). than standard bulbs and will not only cut compatible with the character and amenities We have ordered a park table/seats your energy consumption and help the of the surrounding area. The applicants are for Lewannick Playarea. The two dog bins environment, but will also save you money! suggesting that this development could (green) have been received and Cllr C Beckly Keep lights and electrical appliances turned come under Affordable Housing in the has kindly offered to erect the bin by the off when you are not using them. Local Plan. Specifically Paragraph 3.68 states Chapel and Cllr Jenny Potter the bin for If you are changing household `people employed in the local area who need Medrow. appliances choose ones with the energy to live closer to their employment or the We do not meet in August. Our next saving recommended logo and go for an A local community’ and ‘people offered a job meeting will be on Wednesday September or A+ rating. They cost little more than less in the locality but who cannot take it due 20 at Lewannick. In the meantime, if you efficient models these days. Keep fridges to the lack of affordable housing’, but the have any concerns or queries please do not and freezers defrosted as they use more ensuing policy numbers still predominantly hesitate to contact our Chairman Iris Curley power when they get iced up. mention ‘local needs’. The only restrictions on 01566 86793. If you are reviewing your home on occupancy actually covered by the Local heating and have 1/2 acre of land or Plan deals only with agricultural workers *If you wish to express a view about more consider a ground source heat (HSG 4). The Report to the Secretary of State the Bowden Derra planning application pump. These concentrate heat from the for the Environment dated 13.2.01 covering mentioned above you can write, as soon ground and although they use electricity a public enquiry into planning applications as possible, to Paul Banks, Development they produce up to four times more heat on the Bowden Derra site stated: Par 52 Control, NCDC, 3-5 Barn Lane, , than other methods of electrical heating … the cumulative effect of the proposals PL31 1LZ quoting application no 2006/01201 and last 25 years with no maintenance. (for new living units) in addition to the Government grants are available. The only new development that has already taken Lewannick UK manufacturers are Kensa Engineering in place and under construction, would be a Falmouth. Solar water heating panels are significant spreading of built development at Post Office & Stores also worthwhile and can save up to 70% of the site that would be out of scale with the surrounding landscape and a major intrusion your annual water heating costs. However, POST OFFICE into the AGLV. Par 69 … the application cutting down your heating needs by sites are in the open countryside where PPG Commission Free currency (next day improving insulation is by far the cheapest receipt) Holiday insurance. 7 advises that building should be strictly option, and the biggest money saver. Car insurance - pick up a leaflet. controlled. These two paragraphs would Mobile phone top-up - All mobile nets. To find out more visit our new Energy & apply to this application. Environment page at www.lewannick.info. Our monthly meeting was held on STORES David Wednesday 19 July. We initially met on Fresh flowers, Newspapers and Polyphant Green and did a walk of the Magazines, DVD Rental and sales, area. It was noted that there were areas CDs and Computer Games, Coal, Logs, where large stones needed moving, roots Cheapest gas in the area. Delicious Neighbourhood watch fresh bread, pasties, pies and cakes A neighbourhood watch scheme operates from old trees removed, stinging nettles daily. Fresh fruit and veg. Drinks, in both Polyphant and Lewannick. We will cleared etc. We are also investigating further cigarettes, greetings cards. shortly be taking steps to publicise this improvements to this conservation area and CASHBACK when detailed reports are drawn-up from more. Meanwhile, free Neighbourhood Mon - Sat, 8 am - 7 pm respected authorities an open meeting will Watch window stickers are available now. Sun, 9 am - 12 noon be called in order that the whole community Please ask at Lewannick Post Office. Support your local P.O. and Shop can voice their opinions. www.lewannick.com/postoffice Planning Application No 2006/01400 Medrow, Medrow Lane, Polyphant for Mrs S ELLIS NURSERIES Bateson erection of garage was supported. Going fishing? Growers of Hardy Perennial Plants NCDC have approved application for Lewannick Post Office shop is now selling day tickets to fish on 13 miles We have an even bigger range of the excellent Launceston Anglers’ of top quality plants this year and you are Association waters. This includes the beats free to explore our stunning show gardens. The Archer Arms below Lewannick from Two Bridges to Opening every Thursday to Lynn and Pete extend a warm welcome about a mile downstream of Trekeland Saturday, through to October to you. Real ale, excellent wine Bridge, beats on the Carey and the main 9.00am - 5.00pm. selection, good home cooked food, and (Just off Polyphant Green) a great atmosphere! For those who are keen to fish for Medrow Bungalow, Medrow, Polyphant. Open every day lunchtime Brown Trout, Sea Trout and Salmon this is Tel: 01566 86641 a great service so when expecting summer and from 5.30pm. visitors, warn them to pack a rod and enjoy Silver gilt medal winners Tel: 01566 782450 a peaceful day by one of our stunning at The Royal Show www.archerarms.co.uk Cornish Rivers. It certainly makes a change from going to the Eden Project.

LEWANNICK CHURCH NEWS AND METHODIST CHURCH PREACHERS Village Hall News DIARY DATES FOR AUGUST AND EVENTS FOR AUGUST Sunday Services at St Martin’s Church Superintendent Minister Flower & Produce Show Sun 6 Holy Communion 9.30am Rev. Roger Green – Tel: 01566 782240 Saturday 19th August Sun 6 Bowden Derra 8pm Polyphant Morning Service 10.30 am Schedules are available from Lewannick Sun 13 Morning Worship 10am (unless otherwise stated) Post Office. Entries for the show must be Sun 20 Holy Communion 9.30am Sun 6 Neville Helme submitted before midday on 17th August, Sun 27 Family Worship 10am Sun 13 David Venning or for the Garden classes by 7th August. Sun 20 Chris Paxman Exhibits to be set up between 9.00 and Events Sun 27 Anne Rowe 11.00pm on the 19th. Please return all cups Aug 6 Church Outing Lewannick Morning Service before the show to either Margo, or Ken Sept 17 Jazz Concert at Middle Tremollet 11.00 am in the Village Hall White. Sun 6 David Venning St Martin’s Church would like to Sun 13 At Parish Church Car Boot Sale thank everyone who helped with, and Sun 20 At Parish Church Sunday 27th August at 6pm attended, this year’s Church Fete. The Fete Sun 27 Margaret Horrell At Lewannick Village Hall Car Park was well supported and an enjoyable time Sellers £5, set up from 5pm. If wet tables was had by all. Nearly £900 was raised for Events will be available in the hall. Barbecue and church funds, which was a fantastic result! Wed 9 Coffee Morning 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 soft drinks. a.m. In the Church Hall. For further information on all Village Hall Sat 12 Car Boot Sale. 1 p.m. Stall Holders. events or to book the Hall for your own Embroiderers Guild, 2 p.m. sale open. event call Margo on 782 767. Inny Vale Branch Next meeting 17th August at Polyphant Chapel Hall from 2-4.30pm. Further CAR BOOT SALE GROUP TRAVEL information tel. Bettie on 86381. Dunmere Road Garage Dunmere Road POLYPHANT CHAPEL CAR PARK Bodmin PL31 2QN Telephone & Fax: 01208 77989 Weather SATURDAY 12 AUGUST @ 2 PM The rainfall at Lewannick for the month (CARS £4.00 EACH - 1 PM) 26/6/06 to 25/7/06 was 39.3mm (1.55in) and 9/10 SEPTEMBER 2006 - BURGHLEY REFRESHMENTS Includes entry, evening meal, B&B, & in Polyphant 22.5mm (0.88in) of rain fell. On 18th July an air temperature of 30.3°C return coach travel – seats for show ENQUIRIES - DI (01566 86340) jumping extra £7 Price:- Adults £99 (86.5°F) was recorded in Lewannick. This ‘in 12&under £80 Bookings close 24 August the shade’ reading is the highest since our 2006 records started in 2003. The rainfall in July for both 2004 and 2005 was around 56mm, Polyphant WI BOOKING AND ENQUIRIES 01208 77989 roughly half of the 2003 figure. This month The next meeting of Polyphant WI will so far it has been only 17mm! be on Wednesday 30th August at 7.15pm in Polyphant Methodist Church Hall. Our Monthly Coach Trip Speaker will be Mrs B Gurr and the subject The next trip will be to Sidmouth in North Hill Parish Church is “The Care and Rehousing of Retired September, if there is enough interest. Greyhounds”. Visitors are very welcome. Please contact June Smith on 782901 by the CREAM TEAS IN THE Any further information please telephone 21st August.. CHURCHYARD, Ann on 880019. NORTH HILL Cook required Parnell’s Garage Sunday, 6th August, 3-5pm LEWANNICK £2.50 PEN INNEY HOUSE CARE HOME, Servicing - Repairs - Brakes Come along and bring a friend for an LEWANNICK Clutches - Exhausts - Welding enjoyable afternoon. From 1st September cook needed 3 days a Proceeds to church funds. MOT Repairs week, to prepare and cook lunch and tea. Basic home cooking no qualifications Cars - Light Commercial - 4 x 4 required, except basic food hygiene Tel: 01566 782 644 LOST IN POLYPHANT! certificate, training could be undertaken. Please apply Liz Ollerenshaw 782318 07714 944 102 Has anyone seen our pet budgerigar? We accidentally left his cage open, and he flew out into our garden on Friday midday. If seen please phone Pat on 01566 86121 8th Annual Thank you. Open Art & Craft Exhibition/Sale Gardening Club Parish Hall Upton Cross Wednesday 2nd August (on the B3254) Visit to Trecanna Nursery, Latchley Open 10am - 6pm daily Meet at the nursery 7pm. Sat 19th Aug until Wed 30 Aug. Wednesday 6th September 1000’s of items on sale. Outdoor Stalls. Recycling collections: Visit to David’s garden at Daily Demonstrations. Homemade Pen-Inney Cottage, Lewannick. 7.30pm refreshments. Raffle. Parking. Park with AUGUST: Lewannick, Polyphant and Children’s Play Area. Trevadlock Hall Park, Tuesday 8th & 22nd. ALL WELCOME – £1 on the door Constantly changing exhibition Trevadlock Village, Tuesday 1st, 15th & 29th. as items are accepted at any time during the event. CLOSING DATE FOR NEXT NEWSLETTER: SUNDAY 27th AUGUST Turnover last year £22,000. Please send your contributions to David Eno, Pen-Inney Cottage, Lewannick, Proceeds to local charities. Launceston, PL15 7QD. • E-mail: [email protected] • Phone: 01566 782 352 Entries invited. Published by Lewannick Parish Council. The Editor reserves the right to cut or omit articles submitted. Contact Ruth Carthew 01579 362147 Views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of the Editor, or of the Parish Council. Visit www.lewannick.info for latest news, events and information