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2018 Covers The theme for the covers this year is “Unusual photos of the Parish of Chacewater”. Thanks to Rob Knill, Richard Simmonds & Robin Hunter for supplying them. The location for each photo can be found ‘somewhere’ in each edition. See if you can identify the place and then search for the answer inside. ADVERTISING IN “WHAT’S ON in CHACEWATER” If you would like to put any item or advertisement in “What’s On in Chacewater” contact Brenda Bailey before 12 noon on 18th of the preceding month at Ronda, The Terrace, Chacewater, Cornwall, TR4 8LT or telephone (01872) 560485 or e-mail : [email protected]
2 SPECIAL EVENTS THIS MONTH
Sun. 1st 9.30.am CRoW Walking Group meets in the car park for the months walk. See p 18
Tues 3rd No WI meeting this month – Meeting as usual at 7.15.pm next month
Sat. 7th 11.00. – 3.00.pm Take a Break in Twelveheads Sunday School Room with a tea, coffee or lunch. Conversation of just a rest. All donations go to charity
Fri. 13th 7.00.pm. Chacewater Parish Council Planning Meeting - iff needed ~ Chacewater Village Hall
Sat. 14th 2.00.pm Electric Vehicle Day in Chacewater Village Hall – Free test drive for cars & cycles, and advice. Refreshments available. ~ see p 4
Mon. 16th 10.15. am – 11.45. am Monday Morning Meet in the WI Hall – see p 25
Tues 17th 9.00.am – 4.00.pm Week long Community Project to Tidy Rec - Fri. 20th Drop in any day between these times to help see p 7
Sat. 21st 1.30.pm Microscopical Objects, Slides or Anecdotes in Chacewater Village Hall, all welcome, Kernow Microscopical Society ~ see p 15
Thurs. 26th 7.30.pm Bingo in Chacewater Village Hall ~ profits to charity
Fri. 27th 7.00.pm. Parish Council Meeting starting with Public Question time. All welcome. ~ Chacewater Village Hall ADVANCE NOTICES
Sat. 11th Aug. 8.00.pm ROCKING 5 – Chacewater Bowling Club - Tickets £5 Mon. 3rd Sept. 7.00.pm Chacewater Players 40th Season starts see p 29
3 4 Dave’s Store Dave’s shop is once seen and never forgotten and his shop never will be forgotten. There is never any knowing what you might see, hear or find in the shop. Often it is a men’s meeting place over a cuppa and a chat, yarns, humour and voices resonating around the building. Other times it might be a comment or joke coming unexpectedly at you from behind the till, but here is what I most remember. It is rather like a community hub where you can share local news, thoughts, insults and humour, it’s rather like care in the community where people are valued, their histories are known and they can just be themselves. Some folk no longer so mobile would have their shopping delivered to their homes after phoning through their shopping list. Dave and his band of merry helpers made this possible by helping each other out, isn’t that what village life is all about? I have been amazed at some of the more unusual items I have needed which he has been able to put his finger on in the shop. If he doesn’t have it, that is the challenge for him to find or get it. I would always try Dave’s shop as my first port of call as it is like Aladdin’s cave or Mary Poppin’s carpet bag. He is like the genie coming out of the lamp (from somewhere in the shop) to try and fulfil your wish. Various people have helped Dave in his shop over the years and in the same way he has helped many people in the village over the years - a good will exchange. I most love Dave’s laid back manner and wicked sense of humour. He was the first person in the village to commit his unlimited encouragement and support to the Monday Morning Poppins once a month, his positivity, generosity and offers of financial assistance (if required) helped make the first steps possible and without it we would not have existed for sure. If something was of benefit to the village and the people in the village Dave was interested. In a similar way his generous attitude extends to all the community events and his heart definitely beats a P.T.O.
5 community beat which is all about people and the things in life which really matter. A big thank you, Dave! Dave has asked me to pass on his thanks to the people who have helped him with the shop over the last 2 – 3 years when he has not been in full health. This help made it possible for him to keep the shop open. Jill Hocking
Mobile Library Service The Mobile Library will visit Chacewater Parish at:-
Twelveheads Chapel 11.50 am - 12.10 pm The Car Park in Chacewater Village 1.20 pm - 2.00 pm ~ then onto High View, Blackwater 2.15 pm - 2.35 pm on Thursday 19th July
6 Recreation Ground Community Project Recovery And Beautifying West End Corner (17th To 20th July 2018) As previously advised, there is an intent to bring life back to the western end of the Recreation Ground by removing the brambles and introducing a natural plantation area for us all to enjoy.
A project for all the whole community to engage in, an initial “bramble attack” will take place throughout the week from Tuesday 17th to 20th July, at which point several members of the local community will be accompanied by representatives of the Highways England team involved in the future A30 dual carriageway works. We have also booked the Cormac Solutions Tool Trolley, so both tools and muscle will be on hand to give this a real go, but if anyone wishes to join in they would be most welcome. If you are interested in helping our, then please contact: Rob Knill on: 01872 561364, 07816 773218 or [email protected]
7 8 Chacewater Football Club At a recent well attended Annual General Meeting of the club, it was overwhelmingly decided to apply to re-join the Trelawny League. We now have to attend their AGM on the 27th June to make a case for ourselves to re-join before a vote is taken by the other member clubs. Hopefully, we will be successful in bringing football back to the village once again. Training has started with it being well attended and that is very promising for the future too. At the AGM the following were elected: President Bernard Harvey Chair Brian Charles Secretary Nigel Jewell Treasurer Lesley Thomas Player Registrations Jacob Englefield Managers Brian & Gareth Charles Committee above plus Sian Bennetts and Malcolm Symons. Grateful thanks to Mark Buckingham for stepping in to cut the Rec- reation Ground recently whilst the club's mower was being repaired. This year, Tina and Mark Main have stood down as Treasurers of the club having been in post since 2010. We gratefully thank them for their sterling service over the years and wish them well in their new home. Nigel Jewell Paul Carter
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10 Inclusive Roundabout The community in Chacewater believes that children who play together learn to understand each other. Just one of the reasons why we are saving to get an inclusive roundabout in the Play Area. The idea has been accepted as a worthy project by Calor Gas Rural Community Fund for which anyone can vote. Voting finishes at the end of June – so we’ll know soon if we’ve been successful. Meanwhile we have received several donations and promises from organisations and individuals – thanks for all of those. Other help has been given for fund raising ideas. One is the offer of the sale of a cross stitch design by Alan Johnson using the photo of the Bluebells in Unity Woods taken by Rob Knill and used as the from cover for the May edition of "What's On in Chacewater". The design contains all the details of embroidery silks etc. And, maybe, you could enter it into the Chacewater & District Horticultural & Fanciers Annual Show in September, thus supporting 2 organisations! If you would like one please donate £5 [or more!] to Chacewater Projects. Contact Brenda on 01872 560485 to make arrangements about payment etc.
11 Chacewater Methodist Church (The Upper Room)
of the joining of East End and Station Road
Churches
Celebratory Service Sunday 1st July 2018 at 10.30 am Chacewater Village Hall Preacher: Rev Michael Taylor (Powys)
Followed by bring and share lunch
A warm welcome to everyone
12 1st Chacewater Guiding - Rainbows, Brownies and Guides Calling Girls aged 5 years and up, we offer a fun and exciting evening on Friday evenings during term time. There have been exciting changes to the Guiding programme for all ages and we are excited about the new programme that launches in September. If you would like to find out more about what 1st Chacewater Guiding are up to please get in touch to arrange a trial. All sections meet Fridays (Term time) at Chacewater School Rainbows (Girls aged 5 - 7) meet 4.45pm - 5.45pm Tel 01209 820020 Brownies (Girls aged 7 - 10) meet 4.45pm - 7.15pm Tel 07703674464 Guides (Girls aged 10 - 14) meet 5.00pm - 7.00pm Tel 07703674464 To join online visit: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for- parents/register-your-daughter/ We currently have spaces in Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and the girls have worked together to make an acrostic poem to let people know about what they get up to
Games, crafts, badges and the Chocolate game, Uniting girls around the world, I love nights when we make stuff, Different things to do, with something for everyone Including everyone and making new friends, Nights away on sleepovers, Girls having FUN! Steph Verran
13 14 Kernow Microscopical Society The next meeting of the Kernow Microscopical Society will be on Saturday July 21st in the Killifreth room at Chacewater village hall at 1.30pm. A number of members will be showing/explaining/discussing interesting microscopical objects, slides or anecdotes. An afternoon of discussion and exploration. Interested? Do come along. You don't need to own a microscope, just an interest to discover more about our microscopical world. Our meetings focus on the practical aspects of microscopy; using microscopes and exploring methods of preparing specimen slides to view. Our members include professional microscopists who can assist with queries on instruments and microscopical techniques. In May we had a great afternoon preparing permanent slides of tree pollens and discussing how to set up a reference collection of pollen slides. We are currently actively searching for new members and would be very happy to welcome you. Have a look at our 2018 events diary at http://kernowmicroscopy.webplus.net to see our meetings for the coming year. You can also email us at [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming more of you to our meetings. Tea and biscuits are available too! Pat Woodward Publicity Officer
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16 Chacewater Joins The ‘Mining Trail’ Website
By the time you read this article, Chacewater will have officially joined a number of other historic mining towns and villages who contribute to a series of walking, cycling or riding Trails across the magnificent mid Cornwall heritage countryside. Referred to as the Mining Trail, for more details please visit the cornwalltrails.net website. The Mining Trail aims to: �� Invite anyone from within or visiting our community to soak up and experience our industrial heritage as well as the beautiful open countryside that perhaps we all just take for granted.
�� Encourage the willing trekker to wander off the main Trails into and around our historic settlements, where they can discover some of the other more secretive aspects of our county’s treasures and way of life.
�� Provide an open invitation to the walker, rider or cyclist to refresh themselves with some local food and drink from Cornish pasties to artisan bread, cheeses with fine ales or refreshing local cordials on ice. In the case of Chacewater, we have 3 Mining Trails which we believe offer something for everyone. They all start from the Square Car Park, so just visit the cornwalltrails.net website find out which route you wish to take, follow the orange arrows and simply enjoy!
17 Crow Walk Sunday 3rd June 2018. On a beautiful sunny morning 12 human hikers and 4 veteran dogs set off from Chacewater car park. The overall plan was to walk the Carnon Valley down to Twelveheads and back. Crossing the footbridge over the river by the Medical Centre, we turned left for 100m (F/Path 301/18/1) to pass “The Shute” (source of the village’s drinking water for many years until the 1950’s). A right turn onto Fore Street and then another turn right up Kerley Hill. We continued beyond the end of the footpath at Kerley Vale until 2/3rds of the way up the hill where again we turned right to the un-signed bridleway (35/1) that runs through Lower Kerley Farm. Pause for us to admire Chacewater village behind us and a splendid view of St Paul’s Church.
The way continues down the valley side and swings left (301/35/2) before it drops to an old ford, now a bridge, and back across the Carnon River. Follow the road south for 200m and then fork right to rocky Byway (36/2) and a shaded climb up the steep valley side. Halfway up the byway is laid with concrete strips and we note in a field the Rising Sun’s array of PV solar panels converting sunlight into energy. Marching on towards the Creegbrawse ridge road, we turn left into
18 Footpath (38/1) which angles gently downhill between oak trees and field hedges. Under blue skies, the densely wooded valley and scattered farmsteads glow in the morning sunshine. We took another short stretch of roadway and a sharp left turn to footpath (40/1) that drops straight down the hillside to re-emerge onto the Twelveheads road. Following this road south to arrive at Twelveheads chapel (stepping back several times to ease the passage of large groups of road cyclists also enjoying the day). A short pathway past the chapel and school house brought us to a footbridge and another old ford across the Carnon River where some 4-legged walkers took refreshment. At this point we decided to skip a 2km loop that would have taken us (73/2) further downstream onto the Bissoe trail before climbing up towards Nangiles and returning, past the old Bethel Chapel, to the Cross Lanes Road. Instead, we agreed to return to Chacewater directly along the valley bottom road and re-gained the car park 2 hours after leaving it. However, before departing from Twelveheads, a short detour on the road uphill let us view the place where Billy Bray* was born on 1st June 1794 and where he died just 150 years ago on 25th May 1868. The next CRoW walk starts from the Square Car Park at 9.30am on Sunday 1st July 2018, by which time the three Chacewater Mining Trail routes will be part of the cornwalltrails.net website * (see separate historical note) Paul Shevlin.
19 CHACEWATER VILLAGE HALL Church Hill, Chacewater TR4 8PZ To book Tel: 01872 560813 preferably between 9am & 4pm. Mon - Fri. - or 9am - 12 noon Sat. Your call will may be diverted to the Booking Officer at no extra cost to you. or e-mail: [email protected] An ideal venue for seminars, parties, wedding receptions, talks, clubs & organisations and much more ~ Standard charges per session are shown opposite and don’t forget the charges for Chacewater Residents & Organisations are much reduced! Regular bookings are also reduced. For info. Call the Booking Officer - 01872 560813
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20 Cleaning The County Adit
“Don’t throw your rubbish down the shaft daddy you might cause flooding in the village.” The county adit is a series of linked tunnels approximately 39 miles long draining about 50 mines in the Chacewater, St Day and Blackwater areas. Building commenced 200 years ago starting in the area of Twelveheads and continued for at least another 100 years. Mines would pay to be connected to the adit to enable drainage which reduced their pumping costs. It runs under the Poldice Valley exiting approximately 500 metres south east of Twelveheads which is its lowest point. The creation of the county adit resulted in hundreds of shafts in these areas. Most of these shafts were capped, for safety reasons during the 1980s. There may still be some uncapped shafts in gorse bushes and wooded areas. During the period the shafts were being capped Wheal Jane mine had a project to clean up the county adit. The reason for this was that blockages had meant the mine had to do more pumping of water which raised their expenses. Many of these blockages were caused by people throwing rubbish down the shafts. It took them 12 months to complete the clean-up operation which included putting in a new entrance which is sited just below Twelveheads on the Bissoe R. John Peck
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22 Two Donations from Boscawen Lodge I report on two donations that my Lodge (Boscawen No. 699) at Chacewater has just made in support of two of your local initiatives. The Chacewater PTA who are raising money for major improvements to their School library and reading garden - £1,000; and Chacewater Projects who as you know are developing and improving the play equipment at the Recreation ground - £300. My Lodge wishes all the participants good fortune with their laudable aims and can only repeat that we will always seek to support local ventures in the Village, as the readers will probably know all our monies are raised from the members in the Lodge and their initiatives, we never stand on street corners. Alan Odgers Charity Steward
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24 Community Project Station Road Clean Up/Clear Up 20th To 22nd July The right hand side of Station Road - as it transitions from the 30 to 40mph sign - has been in desperate need of a clean-up for some years now because overhanging branches cause harm to vehicles and pedestrians and the build-up of silt causes drain blockage/potential flooding. So, with the aid of Cormac’s Tool Trolley, a few local residents have decided to address what they can over the weekend starting at about 5.00pm Friday 20th July through to 4.00pm Sunday 22nd July. With all tools, bags, gloves, etc. provided with the Tool Trolley, all we need are extra pairs of hands as and when they can be offered - anything will make a difference. So if you feel you can help, for 30 minutes, an hour or more over the 20th to 22nd July weekend in question, then please advise: Rob Knill who can be contacted on 01872 561364, 07816 773218 or [email protected]. Many thanks and we look forward to hearing from you! R. Knill
Monday Morning Meet
Between 10.15.am – 11.45,am, on 16th Julyin the WI building in the Free Car Park. This is an opportunity to have a free cuppa and get to know other people in our community. Friendly informal atmosphere, come and go as you please, both men and women welcome. Thanks are extended to my lovely helpers Jenny, Dave and Kath for making this possible, and Mem and Conrad’s shop who are giving us the milk. Jill Hocking
25 VILLAGE PONDWATCH JUNE 2018
Warm weather, sunshine and rain have encouraged plant growth around the pond. Long grasses, ribbed plantains and ranks of red campion shield the southern shore. The sunlight passes between aspen trees and through dense willow herbs, docks and fresh green bramble shoots. Here, with long thin leaves and yellow petals, a bank of lesser spearwort marches into the water.
Taller plants thrust upwards on the other banks. Rods of pendulous sedge dangle long tassels above clumps of glossy, sword-shaped leaves. Water figworts offer tiny drops of blood-red flowers on small branches from the sides of their thick square stems. Six bulrushes stand tall while the flowers of yellow flag irises begin to fade.
Half of the pond is covered with a mosaic of small lily pads in many shades of green, yellow and some brown. The water resembles an oxtail soup, opaque from 10 cm down. Scores of backswimmers and small water beetles hang just below the surface, causing ripples when they lunge towards invisible prey. A squadron of whirligig beetles circulates continually and slowly – with sudden bursts of speed as some spin wildly across the surface.
Newts appear to be more active on sunny days, regularly rising and stalking in the vegetation. One is seen with large wings wedged in its mouth as it works to eat a snakefly. Water stick insects continue to patrol the edges of weed banks. Larger diving beetles and their larvae are voracious predators, often drifting near the surface with jaws clamped on a tadpole or similar prey.
The air above the pond is also full of life. Blackbirds still nest in the bramble thicket and sparrows look for food. Great numbers of azure and large red damselflies make haste to pair up and lay eggs among the water plants. Small clouds of midges roll above the water. A single broad bodied chaser makes a few passes over the pond before moving on. Another emperor dragonfly stays for longer, hunting up and down. On the bank, a long tongued, hairy yellow bumble bee falls out of a foxglove flower and flies away.
Paul Shevlin
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28 Save the Date
The new Pantomime Auditions for Dick Whittington, our 40th anniversary season, will be held on Monday 3rd September. It will be commence at 7pm for children and adults who are interesting in performing in the show.
The show dates are Friday 18th & 25thJanuary and Saturday 19th & 26th January 2019. For further details look at www.chacewater.net
29 JENNY''S GARDEN PATCH ~ JULY
The first six months of the year have passed by very quickly. July is one of the nicest months for enjoying the garden. As with the other summer months there is plenty of work to be getting on with, pruning, watering and mowing! Whatever the weather, I hope you all have a great month in your gardens. PLANT OF THE MONTH AGAPANTHUS
Agapanthus (African lily) are summer-flowering perennial plants, grown for their showy flowers, commonly in shades of blue and purple, but also white and pink. Agapanthus are herbaceous perennials originating from Southern Africa. Both deciduous and evergreen, some have thick, strappy leaves and others grass-like foliage. They range from fully hardy to half hardy, with the evergreen varieties generally the most tender. They thrive in fertile, well-drained, but moisture-retentive soil in full sun. Plant crowns in spring, 5cm (2in) below the ground and avoid planting in shade, as plants will either grow poorly or develop a mass of lush foliage at the expense of flowers. Both deciduous plants and the more tender varieties with evergreen leaves are best protected over winter with a dry mulch of sand or straw. Apply a 15-22cm (6-9in) deep layer around plants in autumn or early winter and remove in spring before growth starts. A few layers of horticultural fleece can also be thrown over the leaves of the evergreen varieties.
JULY IN THE GARDEN ● Prune shrubs that have flowered and feed them ● Take cuttings from many shrubs and alpines ● Water containers every day in hot weather ● Water borders if necessary, then mulch ● Clear excess pondweed ● Spray roses and feed ● Dead-head perennials and annuals unless you want to save seed ● Plant leeks and winter brassicas ● Prune trained fruit trees ● Sow biennials ● Carry on sowing salad crops outside. French beans can also be sown at the beginning of the month for a late crop. ● Tomatoes should start fruiting this month. Keep the plants well supported and remove side shoots regularly. ● Continue to mow your lawn at least once a week. Don’t add the clippings to the compost heap for the first four cuts after applying weed-killers.
I hope you all have a good month in your gardens and if you would like any further horticultural advice please come along to Chacewater Garden Centre and have a chat with any of the helpful and friendly staff. Jenny Matthews (Manageress)
30 Local Government News. Dear Reader Earlier this year, the elected members of Cornwall Council were asked if there was any citizen of their area who had made a notable contribution in their community and for charity. Those put forward and selected would be invited to a special event in County Hall in Truro to show appreciation on behalf of Council for the work that they had done.
Presentation of certificate & medal to Mr. Richard Northey by Chairman of Cornwall Council, Cllr. Mrs Mary May, for contribution to charity and the community having been nominated by Cllr. John Dyer
My nomination, who I sometime call “Chacewater’s Man Friday”, was for Mr Richard Northey. Ritchie raises money for various charities including Truro Primestock Show and helps many people in our community quietly and without a fuss. He was in his working life employed by what become Cormac, so he has been a great help to me with his knowledge of all the road surface drains P.T.O.
31 etc. which helps to reduce the risk of flooding, and in particular his knowledge of the drainage system along The Terrace in Chacewater. The only downside was that I could not invite any member of Chacewater Parish Council to be present because the Council Chamber with 123 members of Cornwall Council was not big enough for any Parish Council Members to be invited. The Government announced the finding of the National Boundary Commission on their views and alteration to the wards of electoral divisions for Cornwall with the proposals already determined to reduce the numbers of elected members of now 123 to 87 in the 2021 local elections. As far as I can see there are no further changes to our area, which as far as Chacewater is concerned, the Parish, including Twelveheads remains the same. Which is pleasing to all of us who wanted to keep the Twelveheads Ward within Chacewater Parish. As usual Cornwall Council have collected and dealt with several issues of rubbish being dumped in the Parish and if there are any other issue in your area that falls under the Control of Cornwall Council and needs attention please contact me by any of the following ways. Home 01872 273329, Mobile 07962 217 665 or by email [email protected] Yours with kind regards
John Dyer Penventinnie: Kenwyn; TRURO TR4 9EG
32 33 Bin Days – Thwart The Bird!
Many residents will recognise the pictures above and opposite which are becoming an increasingly familiar sight in and around the Parish. The Seagull and the Crow population are pretty dynamic when it comes to penetrating our bin bags, the result being that rubbish and food waste can be left strewn all over then place in a very short space of time. It is affecting our neighbourhood in a very negative way and the poor bin men have an awful task when it comes to cleaning up this mess. We can all do something to alleviate this problem though, so residents are requested to consider the following actions:
�� Use traditional black bin bags, the stronger the better clearly. �� Double Bag up anything that might - by scent or small – be attrac- tive to these predatory creatures. �� Consider purchasing reusable seagull proof bags from Cornwall Council’s ‘one-stop shop’ at: Pydar House Pydar Street Truro TR1 1XU
�� Costing just £3.50 and capable of taking 3 sizable black bags, all you need to do is ring 0300 1234141 and order one. These bags have a secure Velcro fastening, a tie at the back and a weighted base to stop them blowing away after collection.
So, let’s resolve this ongoing/increasing problem and not just sit back and expect others to clear away the unwanted rubbish pickings – they don’t deserve that!
34 WORD SEARCH: This puzzle has words that are connected in some way to July. They may be forwards, backwards or diagonal. Can you find them all? The solution is on p 41
BARBECUE ICECREAM LARKSPUR SUMMER BASTILLE INDEPENDENEDAY LEO WATERLILY CANCER JULIUSCEASAR ROMAN WIMBLEDON HOLIDAYS JULY RUBY ZODIAC
35 YOUR NEIGBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT PLAN MONTHLY UPDATE
With any luck this month will see your Neighbourhood Development Planning (NDP) Team deliver the first cut Draft of the Master document to Cornwall Council’s direction team. This reflects a huge effort by all concerned over the past year and the last month or so has been no exception. We have:
�� Conducted a comprehensive questionnaire analysis of over 50 local businesses, which was most revealing.
�� Held a very successful Youth Engagement event in the Old Market on Tues 22nd May, which has given us more of a feel for what our youngsters value or wish to improve across our community.
The Old Market Youth Engagement Day 22nd May
�� Produced an extensive ‘Local List’ of buildings or structures within our community that reflect its cultural and industrial heritage. This List simply augments the extensive range of Grade II Listed structures across the Parish and so does not impact upon their status or mean any constraints are placed on them. Some are modern (the Village Hall and Bowling Club are included) and valued examples of the Parish make up.
�� Produced a simple to read Chacewater Building Design and Energy Guide, so that any future developers or current
36 householders can better appreciate what we believe should be considered when new homes or extensions are being con- sidered.
So, we are now conducting a series of targeted working group sessions in the Weal Jane Room up at the Village Hall aimed at ironing out those all important words, to get our first cut Draft in by original deadline of the end of June 2018.
Of course, the process doesn’t stop there – it is quite extensive! Whilst we are waiting for Cornwall Council on our work and advise whether we require a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) to underpin our future Housing Need, we will be:
�� Planning for our next Public Consultation.
�� Working on our Pre-Consultation Statement - to accompany the First Draft proper.
�� Working up our formal NDP Consultation Statement – to sup- port our Interim Draft.
�� Working on the Chacewater Parish NDP Basic Condition Statement – needed with our Final Draft.
…….and there is more, so see next month’s WHAT’S ON to see how we have progressed.
Rob Knill on: 01872 561364, 07816 773218 or [email protected]
37 BILLY BRAY Billy Bray was a Cornish miner and a renowned Bible Christian preacher for 45 years after his conversion at the age of 29. Born in a modest cottage in Twelveheads he went to Devon as a 17 year old, returned to Cornwall in 1818 where he married and continued to live a wild, drunken and dissolute life. In November 1823 Billy turned his back on “drink and the devil”. Instead, he took to prayer and for the rest of his life he unceasingly proclaimed his joyful belief in Christian salvation. Much singing, dancing and shouting of praises expressed his hearty and absolute faith in a heavenly future. While this noisy religion was not always approved, his sincere piety, humanity and good humour was widely respected and won over many converts. Billy Bray worked in the mines throughout his life to support himself, his wife and family. In the boom time for Cornish mining they worked around the clock on “continental” shifts (6 – 2pm; 2 – 10pm; 10 – 6am). This punishing work pattern, nevertheless provided opportunities to preach and to build places of worship in daylight hours. He died 150 years ago, just one week before his 74th birthday, in the same place he was born in Twelveheads.
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38 39 Sheep on the move at the West End of the village.
Looking for an Artist/Illustrator What’s On in Chacewater is looking for an artist or illustrator for the monthly covers in 2019. Over the years we have featured: ● Photos from around the Parish ● Photos of birds that may be seen in Cornwall ● Illustraions of Cornish plants ● Illustrations depicting the months (for these the artist used them in her art exam) ● Original paintings by Jenny Gale ● Sketches of Cornwall by artist Shirley Netherton ● Line Drawings depicting places aroud the Parish by Chacewater resident ● Drawings depicting the months by Chacewater primary schoolcildren. Could you, or someone you know design 12 coves for 2019? In order to save costs all the covers for the whole year are printed at the same time. Each design needs ti fit into a 127mm x 129mm box and all 12 months are needed by the end of October. How about it? Could you come up with ideas? If so, please contact Brenda on (01872) 560485
40 WORD SEARCH: The solution to the puzzle on p 35 The words, or course, have an association with the month of July that was named by the Romans for the general Julius Caesar. Also included are July birthstones, birth flowers, Zodiac symbols and special commemorative days.
41 On Behalf of Chacewater Parish Council “What’s On in Chacewater” is publishing emergency numbers to help readers who may need them.
EMERGENCY / Out of hours TELEPHONE contact nos
South West Water (SWW) Large water leaks 0344 346 2020 SWW Overflowing manholes etc 0344 346 2020 Flooding roads / houses 0300 1234 222 (anytime) Highways Emergencies Fallen Trees 0300 1234 222 (anytime)
Western Power Emergency information Power cuts etc 0800 678 3105 General contact enquiries 0800 096 3080 Electricity emergency Power lines down etc 0800 40 40 90
Gas Emergency / leaks / smell etc 0800 111 999
Council Housing emergency repairs 0300 1234 161 (anytime) Anti-social behaviour 0300 1234 161 (anytime)
Police 999 or 112 for emergencies or if non urgent 101
Ambulance 999 or 112 for emergencies or if non urgent 111 for the NHS medical helpline Fire 999 or 112 for emergencies Cornwall Fire and Rescue also have non-urgent numbers: general enquiries 0300 1234 232 and 24 hour fire safety advice 0800 3581 999
42 St Paul’s Church, Chacewater SUNDAY SERVICES AT 9.45am Preachers in July are:-
July 1st Methodists 40th Anniversary Service at 10.30.am Village Hall (No service at St. Paul’s)
July 8th Rev. Margaret Saville
July 15th Rev. Lesley Walker
July 22nd Rev. Simon Cade
Everybody welcome Refreshments follow in the Common Room A warm welcome awaits everyone at St Paul’s. For further information please call Terry Lister (01872 560421) or Maureen Hartley (01872 560153)
CHACEWATER METHODIST CHURCH WELCOMES ONE AND ALL TO COME AND JOIN US EVERY SUNDAY CHACEWATER VILLAGE HALL Morning Service at 10.30.am unless stated otherwise
Preachers in July Sunday 1st July... 40th Anniversary Service in Main Hall with Rev Michael Taylor Sunday 8th July .. Local Worship team Sunday 15th July .. We join our friends at Twelveheads Ambulance 999 or 112 for emergencies Sunday 22nd July.. Armorel Carlyon Sunday 29th July.. Local Worship team Further information from Revd Susan Golden 01872 263822 or 07951 428218 or [email protected]
43 REGULAR ORGANISATIONS IN CHACEWATER PARISH If you would like to add your organisation to “What’s On in Chacewater” please contact the editor. Tel: 01872 560485 or email [email protected] Chacewater Players meet every Monday at 7.30.pm (adults) February to May [summer season] and every Monday at 6.30.pm (children) from September to January [pantomime] inclusive in Chacewater Village Hall. For information Tel: 01872 560343.
Chacewater Methodist Parent & Toddler Group Every Friday 9.30 - 11.30.am in term time in the new Bowling Clubhouse, Falmouth Road, Chacewater. contact: Becky Tippett on (01872) 560429 or Helen New on 01872 562920 / 07964 751024 for further details
Kernow Microscopical Society meets normally every third Saturday in the month in the Killifreth Room of Chacewater Village Hall 1.30 - 5.30.pm with something for everyone. http://kernowmicroscopy.webplus.net/
Chacewater Women's Institute meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.15 pm in the W.I. Hall For information Tel: Anne Benson (01872) 271948
1st Chacewater Guiding Friday (Term time) at Chacewater School Rainbows (Girls aged 5 - 7) meet 4.45pm - 5.45pm Tel (01209) 820020 Brownies (Girls aged 7 - 10) meet 4.45pm - 7.15pm Tel 07703 674464 Guides (Girls aged 10 - 14) meet 5.00pm - 7.00pm Tel 07703 674464 To join online visit: www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter
Chacewater boys welcome at 1st Threemilestone Scout Group Beavers meet Mondays 5.00.pm - 6.15.pm in Threemilestone Methodist Hall Cubs meet Thursdays 6.00.pm - 7.30.pm in Threemilestone Methodist Hall Scouts meet Thursdays 7.00.pm - 9.00pm in Tomperrow Girls also welcome! For information Tel: Akela 01872 560531
44 REGULAR ORGANISATIONS IN CHACEWATER PARISH
Dance Club meets normally every Wednesday afternoon 2.00.pm - 4.15.pm in Chacewater Village Hall for ballroom and sequence dancing. All wecome at this friendly group. Tel: (01209) 214851 for more information.
Chacewater Runners Meet in the Village Car Park on Thursday evenings at 7pm. Hares & Tortoises are welcome to join us running in the trails in the parish . Just turn up to run as much or as little as is right for you. Wear good running shoes as there could be mud!!! Bring a torch (a head torch is ideal). For info. See Facebook and join the group ‘Chacewater Runners’
Kernow Karate meets Thursday evenings. For information Tel: (01872) 561644 or e-mail: [email protected]
Chacewater Rights of Way (Crow) Walking Group meets 1st Sunday in each month in the Car Park in the village. For info. Tel: 561364 or email gillian_knill@hotmailcom
Cornwall Orchid Society meets 1st Sunday in each month at 2pm in the Killifreth Room of Chacewater Village Hall. For info Tel: 07561 161461 or 07929 248156
Sisters in Stitches Craft Group meets last Monday of every month 2.00.pm at 3 Estrella Place, The Terrace, Chacewater. Chacewater Evergreen Club meets at 2.00.pm alternate Thursdays in the W.I. Hall. Tel: (01872) 560772 “WHAT’S ON IN CHACEWATER” BY POST Don’t forget that if someone you know lives outside the Parish of Chacewater but wants to keep in touch we can send them monthly copies of “What’s On in Chacewater”. Just give us a supply of stamped, addressed C5 envelopes and we’ll do the rest. Send envelopes to: Ronda, 6 The Terrace, Chacewater, Cornwall, TR4 8LT.
45 Contacting your Local Councillors Chacewater Parish Council Brenda Bailey MBE Tel: 01872 560485 [email protected] Vice Chairman Paul Bearham Tel: 01872 560478 [email protected] John Carley Tel: 01209 821555 [email protected] Alan Crocker Tel: 01872 560079 [email protected] Paul Dyer Tel: 01872 560758 [email protected] Jim Holford Tel: 07584 135801 [email protected] Chris Kent Tel: 01872 561385 [email protected] Rob Knill Tel: 01872 561364 [email protected] Steve Leech Tel: 01872 560288 [email protected] Martin Stephens Tel: 01872 560784 [email protected] Chairman 2 Vacancies
Chacewater Parish Council Clerk Mrs. Charlotte Bearham; The Malt House, Chacewater Hill, Chacewater, TR4 8QA Tel: 01872 560478 or e-mail: [email protected]
Chacewater Parish Council Tree Warden Gary Bailey Tel: 07718 66017 [email protected]
Cornwall Council Cllr. John Dyer MBE Tel: 01872 273329 Mob: 07962 217665 e-mail: [email protected]
Chacewater Parish Council meets in the Killifreth Room at Chacewater Village Hall at 7pm on the last Friday of most months. The exceptions are January, August & December. Occasional meetings are also on 2nd Friday of the month when necessary. Dates of all meetings are listed in the What’s On in Chacewater events list and on Parish Council notice boards.
To advertise in this publication is easy, the prices are reasonable, and they bring results. Just contact the editor on (01872) 560485 to discuss your advert. Charges are as listed below. Full page: monthly £26 for 3 months £75 or for 12 months £260 ¾ page: monthly £23 for 3 months £65 or for 12 months £230 Half page: monthly £15 for 3 months £42 or for 12 months £150 Quarter page: monthly £10 for 3 months £27 or for 12 months £100
To advertise contact Brenda on 01872 560485 or email your ad to [email protected]
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