At the Tresmeer Village Hall. Saturday 6Th April 2013

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EVENTS AT TRESMEER VILLAGE HALL April 6th Jive Night. 7pm start. Bring and share supper. £4 on door. 13th Car Boot Sale. 2pm till 4pm. Just turn up. £5 Pitch 13th. Carn to Cove “Men in General” 7.30pm start. 5 guys talking and singing Marvin Gaye, Joe Jackson, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Billy Joel, the beach boys and other top lyrics. The show includes indoor parachute jumping, a road movie, the benefits of going barefoot, and a pub at midnight and mistakes anyone could make. £10 Adult £8 Cons £6 Child and Family £26 20th Jumble Sale. 2pm start. Jumble wanted. Drop into Tresmeer Village Shop or call 01566 781819. Can Collect. 20th April “ SPUR” Line dance evening. £8 bring & share. 7.30pm May 11th Egloskerry Plant sale/Car Boot 18th Big Breakfast. Here at the hall from 10am till 2pm. £5 head. June 1st Thomas Bowes. An evening of Bach works for violin. Taking place at St. Nicholas Church. Tresmeer, also other artists and poetry. 7.30pm £5 entrance. Supper to follow 8th Car Boot Sale. Held in the Tresmeer Village Hall Car Park. £5 pitch. 15th Pub Themed night for families. Bar & games. 7pm –11pm July 6th Craft Day for any child wishing to enter categories, for the Village Show, being held on 20th. Programs can be collected from Tresmeer Village Shop. 13th Car Boot 2pm till 4pm in the hall. £5 pitch in the village hall car park. 13th Pub Themed Night for families. Bar & Games 7pm-11pm 20th Village Show. 2pm till 4pm. The hall will be filled with homemade, home crafted items on show. Refreshments. August 10th Car Boot. 2pm till 4pm £5 pitch. Just turn up. Held in the village hall car park 10th Pub Themed Night for families. Bar & games. 7pm—11pm 31st Tresmeer Vintage Show. Taking place in field opposite Tresmeer Village Hall. Vintage Tractors, Stationary Engines, Motorbikes, equipment etc. Dog Show. Kids Shows. Bouncy castles, face painting, Refreshments all day. April 2013

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PAGE 2 47 Welcome to another month. Thank you to those of you who call me to say how much you enjoy the Gazette. Some of you even commented that my editorial was a little lacking last month, so lets see what words of wisdom, or not, I can find to write this month on here for you.

Well here is a game for all children under 8. In my shop I have a red card- www.tresmeer.com board lizard. My friend Jessica made it for me and I put it on my notice If you would like to link your board, but the next time she came in it had moved. I think it wakes up at night and moves around the shop, so if you come in and find him, tell me and business or profession to us, I will give you a penny sweet. (if ok with mum) Have photos of the area, articles, I am also looking for someone to brighten up the outside of my shop with or information some paintings, so if you know of anyone who would like the task, send them contact : [email protected] my way...please.

I have been pleased to see Mr weasel pass by, scouting through my hedge here outside the shop. Mr Partridge flew out in front of me as I travelled the road up to Hallworthy. 3 Long tailed Tits visited briefly on my feeders, enough Thomas Hardy came to Cornwall for me to take a photo. Lovely! On the edge of the beautiful Valency Valley which winds down to the village of Let pray that spring is on the way. A drop of sunshine, not only warms the Boscastle stands the ancient church of St. Juliot, a place that deeply influenced bones but brightens peoples lives and gives more positive thoughts. the life and work of one of England's greatest writers and poets. Thomas Hardy came to Cornwall from his native Dorset in March 1870 as a young architect ( and struggling writer ), commissioned to oversee the restoration of this de- In this months edition we have a new cycle route. So that’s the walk, cycle lightful church. Invited to stay at the rectory during his visit he met and fell in and hopefully soon the old bridle ways . love with the Rector's sister-in-law, Emma Gifford. He returned to Dorset, he later wrote " with magic in my eyes". Hardy's first published novel, " A Pair of I am standing down as a Parish Councillor, so there is a spare place going if Blue Eyes " tells of a romance conducted in this setting, based on his own anyone wants to stand up to the bar? courting of Emma. Two years later, as Hardy completed his most famous novel " Far From The Madding Crowd ", he and Emma were married in London. They never returned to St. Juliot together but when Emma died unexpectedly in 1912 Meetings have started for our Agricultural and Vintage Show. Anyone with after a stormy marriage of some 40 years he came back alone, an old man in his offers of help please let me know. seventies, wracked with regrets. We are also holding our village show, so get planting, making and creating. The visit inspired his "Poems of 1912-13", some of the most beautiful poetry ever written in the English language, and Hardy acknowledged his debt to St. Can anyone who has any carrier bags please drop them into the shop Juliot Church in " A Dream Or No ": Right that filled this page now for the next 48. God Bless everyone. " Why go to St. Juliot? What's Juliot to me? Some strange necromancy Thought for the month But charmed me to fancy, That much of my life claims the spot as it's key" Control is only an issue in your life, if you live your life by it.

PAGE 3 46 It’s when they leave that I dread. Again, they will tell me when they’re going, lining up on THE “NIPPY CHIPPY” CAR BOOT SALES the telegraph wire, chattering for ages and then with a last swoop of the garden they’re off, Next One to warmer climes, and I’m standing there and in tears again, missing them already. It’s not like I’m totally alone when my swallows are gone. Many creatures find their way to me. Comes to Saturday 13th April TRESMEER Fergie pheasant has been here four years, now with ever increasing harem, including a 2pm till 4pm beautiful snow white female. They spend all day lounging around the place, with the cats, Tresmeer Village Hall Car park squirrels and whoever turns up. Winter brings foxes. Badgers and deer occasionally arrive. (in (hall car park) £5 Pitch All sorts of birds, Buzzards continuously in the skies, a pair of Ravens pass over every day with their distinctive caw. As I write, out here in the sunshine I can hear the tapping of a blue tit which has decided to build its nest under one of the boards of my wooden house. I

Thursday 18th April noticed this board was loose the other day. Now it’s been pushed out farther, nibbled away 8th June, 13th July, 10th Au- at the edge, the board below also pushed out, leaving a hole big enough for this little soul to 5pm till 7pm gust, go in and out. First thing in the morning I wake up to the sound of endless tapping--- just 14th September, 12th October like a woodpecker. The blessed bird is obviously doing some inside alterations to its new home. I dread to think what damage is being done under there. Something else I’ll have to & 9th November sort out once all the babes have flown. I shouldn’t complain. This is the price I pay for in- viting all and sundry to come, live with me. I love them all, well mostly, except for the rats, In hall if wet or very cold now that’s a story for another time. Tel: 01566 781819 If 2 people believe in God and pray about the same thing. One wants, the other doesn't….. HAROLD WALTERS Who’s prayer does God answer? Now taking on work Smiley Happy People

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We pride ourselves on our ability to design vir- tually any cake for any occasion and we will In a few weeks time I shall be eagerly watching the skies in anticipation of the return of my lovely work with you to ensure you have the perfect swallow family returning back home to me. I’ll be working away in my garden and all of a sudden cake for your event. I’ll be aware of that very recognizable chatter of a lone bird sitting up on the telegraph wires an- nouncing his arrival. Just one at first, then, in a few days the whole family will arrive in an ecstat- In addition to custom cake designs we regularly ic dance around the place, and my heart will soar with them, so happy that my beloved friends are design cakes for: Birthdays, Anniversaries, back safely from their six thousand mile journey from Africa, back to my woodshed, here in christenings, Christmas, Corporate events, Cornwall. They’ll dip and they’ll dive all around me “We’re home again, we’re so glad to be photo cakes, fundraising events and weddings. back” they seem to be saying. In and out of the shed they’ll go, exploring their old nest sites, and Contact: Lesley Retallack on that first night, they’ll all be there roosting in a row on one of the beams. 07772820720 It still amazes and delights me that these magical creatures are nesting in my shed. They usually prefer a big old barn, but for years they have been trying their hardest to nest here. Many’s the time I’ve woken in the morning to find a swallow has flown through the window, settled on a beam, looked at me for a few minutes then flown back out again. My bedroom probably was not the right place. ENJOY WALKING? Having doubled the size of my woodshed seems to have given them a long enough runway/flyway The why not come and join us on Sunday 7th April through it to be OK to nest in, and they have done so for two years now. Nests are only at about six feet so have to keep doors shut at all times because of the cats, and a hole has been cut high up Meeting at Warbstow Village Hall Car park at 2.30pm. for the birds to come in and out. We will walk leisurely around the area returning for refreshments Once they’re here the shed is no longer mine. I actually knock on the door and call out just to let them know I’m coming. Droppings all over the place are an issue. Plastic bags, bits of wood get Dogs are welcome on Leads. put down to try and minimize the damage. Quite honestly I don’t care though, I just feel so blessed and privileged that these magical creatures want to nest in my shed. I’ll just have a good Verna Jones & Julie Walters clear up after they’ve gone and try to organize the shed for minimal disruption next year. Well, that’s a bit of a joke really. They do what they want to do. The first year one nest was built on the edge of a plank balanced on the end of a beam, the second, halfway in and out of an old fishing net. The second year, first nest perched on top of a metal pair of steps hung up on the wall, which incidentally I shall never again be able to use, the second on the one inch thick metal handle of an Siting of a 500 kW wind turbine with a hub height of 50 m, a maximum ancient potato spade, also hung up. This one at eye level just inside the door. I dread to think tip height of up to 77 m with three blades and a rotor diameter of up to where this year’s will end up! 54 m with ancillary equipment and temporary access track The birds get used to me coming in and out of the shed. When the babies hatch we spend a lot of Higher Churchtown Farm Tresmeer Launceston time, eye to eye having long conversations. Well it’s usually me standing there telling them how wonderful they are, and they just look at me, probably thinking I’m completely bonkers. The first Cornwall PL15 8QT day they fly, well that’s something else. Wherever I am in the garden they’ll find me. Babies, Aunts, Uncles, the whole family in a crazy dance of joy and celebration. The babies, especially, Ref. No: PA12/12031 | Validated: Mon 24 Dec 2012 | round my head, as if saying,” Look at me, look at me, I’m flying, aren’t I clever” and me standing there like an idiot, tears running down my face, in ecstasy too. Status: Refusal

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Fun Jive and Rock n Roll DJ evening with taster lesson. Doors open 7pm. lesson 7.30pm followed by dancing to 1950's style rock n roll music Bring and share supper £4.00 entrance including lesson. Help through the evening if needed. At the Tresmeer Village Hall. Saturday 6th April 2013 helping to raise funds for the Tresmeer Village Hall Tel Adrian and Louise Stevens 01566 781 587 or Julie 01566 781 819

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So here we are April. The month when the new hours begin to give us hope Have you built, restored, or own an old car? and all those jobs on hold can now have the treat of being achieved. I have had Fancy meeting up once a month for a drive out? to write a list. Lists are great. List achieve lots. I love ticking of items on the list and best of all when hubby crosses of one thing or maybe even 2..Do they not understand that doing little things make us very happy, and makes us ap- I have arranged for a meeting to take place here at preciate them more. Well it does for me. I find thou that one man is just some- Tresmeer Village Hall on Sunday 21st April times not enough and I have to call in a backup. So now my TV screen is up in At 10am the shop and I can at last begin to watch my bird box and hopefully birdies will be nesting for us all to see soon.. Route planned I have sprinkled a few packets of seeds for butterflies and bees in the hedges So polish up the chrome, oil the around the shop area. I hope some of them grow. I did cover them but the wheels, birds do like fresh dug soil so we will have to let nature do its bit, and see. So now the sun shines, revealing the dirty windows, the cobwebs and the gen- and blow away those cobwebs. eral state of things. The words “ Spring cleaning “ come to mind. I cant get to Just turn up and it all but I can delegate others, those younger, and with more energy and I am we will go from there! lucky that my children do their fare share occasionally. I knew there was a reason I had them. I can now focus my thought and deeds on other things that I am involved in.. Now where is my list? Call me Julie 01566 781819

PAGE 6 PAGE 43 Events at Tresmeer Village Hall Regulars: Monday Afternoons. Dog Training: Puppies: 1pm till2pm. Improvers: 2pm till 3pm Tuesday evenings Line Dancing 7.30pm Wednesday afternoons. 3.30pm till 5pm Adventurers (Primary age) Wednesday Evenings: Old Tyme GARDEN MAINTENANCE Dancing 8pm Friday Evenings Youth Club LAWNS & HEDGES CUT 7.30pm PONDS & DECKING To check all information is correct PATHS & PATIOS GROUND CLEARANCE on any of the above FENCING & TURFING contact Julie 01566 781339

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Five men talking and singing Marvin Gaye, Joe Jackson, Rodgers & Hammer- stein, Billy Joel, The Beach Boys and other top lyrics. The show includes indoor parachute jumping, a road movie, the benefits of go- Tel: 01566 880103 ing barefoot, a pub at midnight and mistakes anyone could make. Mobile : 07721 421874 (How can we the committee of Tresmeer Village Hall get you through the doors Emergency 24 hour call-out to see this wonderful all round entertaining evening?)

PAGE 40 PAGE 9 RON’LL FIX IT! JIVE CLUB Handyman Warbstow Community Centre

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REHOBOTH SERVICES Treneglos Church

April 7th 11am Mr. D. Daniel 7pm Singalong at Seven,

supper to follow. Who Are We:

14th 11am Mr. D. Bannister Launceston Foodbank provides food boxes to local families and individ- uals who find themselves in a time of crisis. We work with local statuto- 21st 11am To be announced No services are scheduled for April. ry and voluntary organisations such as Schools, Pre School's, Doctors, 7pm Singalong at Seven, Full details of all services and events in the Churches, who can issue 'Foodbank Vouchers’; we then exchange these supper to follow. Week St Mary Circle of Churches can be found at: vouchers with food. www.achurchnearyou.com/treneglos 28th 11am Councillor Glenton Collection Points: Brown. If you would like to donate food we have collection baskets at Tesco, Co-op Newport and Co-op Town Square, Curves and also at local churches.

How Can You Help: St Nicholas Church, TREMAINE PARISH CHURCH You can help by becoming a volunteer, donating food or organising a Tresmeer 3rd Sunday of the month 'can drive', organising collections through your workplace, school or Holy Communion 3pm church, or even just by telling people about us.

4th Sunday in month Opening Times: Family Service 11.15am Mondays & Thursdays 10am till 12 noon – Unit 13D, Newport Industrial Estate, PL14 8EX Tuesdays & Fridays 10am till 12 noon – Central Methodist Church, Tow- 14th April 8.15a.m. er Street, Launceston, PL15 8AZ Holy Communion. If you feel you need any other information please feel free to contact – 28th April at 3p.m. Evening Prayer. Rachael Collard, Manager: 01566 779550 Or Email [email protected] All welcome.

PAGE 12 PAGE 37 R & B GRAHAM SUPPLIERS OF NEW AND USED BOOKS Formerly at THE LAUNCESTON BOOKSHOP Always pleased to quote for the supply of your requirements. Contact by phone, email or post From Grass Cutting, Strimming, Shrub Trimming, MINSTER ACRE Patio Cleaning( power washing) SPLATT Tree Maintenance, Lopping, Fence Repairs, TRESMEER Building Trellis to order & Size. LAUNCESTON PL15 8QX Making Garden Doors & Wooden Gates Email [email protected] Phone 078106 74949 Contact Gary Free delivery to homes in the Launceston area For competitive rates on your gardening needs On: 07791910058 14 people, 5 dogs and WALKIES! Or e-mail: [email protected] The weather was wonderful, a hint of sunshine, a nip in the air and footwear suitable for walking, on the afternoon of Sunday 3rd March. Gathered at Tresmeer Village Hall at 2.30pm walkers and dogs set of , walking from the hall to Helson turning left into Tremaine. Onwards to the church where a little rest was welcomed, and information shared by those with a little knowledge of the area. For those who have never visited it was a good time to TRESMEER VILLAGE HALL be able to take the time to stop, look and share our Tresmeer, before returning. “SPUR” A few sticks were thrown and chased, (for the dogs!) and for one young dog, experience the threat of a big red thing...grrrrrr Mr dung spreader! (DCMA Duo of the year 2009 & 2012) The youngsters enjoyed the socialising, telling tales, conversations with adults

and a kick around at the end with a rugby ball, after filling there faces with SATURDAY APRIL 20th homemade chocolate covered biscuits, and cake. 7.30pm for 8pm start So if you would like to join us please do. We will be meeting at Warbstow

Community Hall, on Sunday 7th April, at 2.30pm. £8 “Meet the west” Stall JUMBLE SALE For Tresmeer Village Hall Little Harbour Children's hospice, Cornwall Saturday 20th April Raffle 2pm Bring your own food and Drink Drop your jumble now at Tresmeer Village Shop Contact Maureen 01409 261120/ Txt 07881 707450 Helpers on the day welcome

Tel: Julie 01566 781819

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PAGE 14 PAGE 35 So here I stand, foundations of stone and earth. Rooted here for all of 27 years. My how well I look but, if you stop and look a bit closer you may just begin to Something to Smile About see the cracks, the dryness, the pealing and the creaking of old age. I have enjoyed having my foundations laid here. So much going on, so many feet stepping A motor mechanic was removing a cylinder head from the motor of a BMW M3 when he over my boards. Dances, Plays, Kids groups, Parties, Shows Bands, Wakes, spotted a well-known cardiologist in his shop. Elections, Puppet Show. I have heard, laughter, gossip, strong words, tears, songs The cardiologist was there waiting for the service manager to come and take and whispers. I have been touched by paint, sand paper, and most of all many a look at his car when the mechanic shouted across the garage, "Hey Doc, hands. Those many hand have not noticed me but I have noticed them, and with- want to take a look at this?" The cardiologist, a bit surprised walked over to where the mechanic was working on the BMW. out them, I would not be here. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked, You see with you coming to see me and by staying a while you have contributed "So Doc, look at this engine. I opened its heart, took the valves out, repaired or replaced any- to me feeling useful. I came so that you could use me. I came because someone thing damaged and then put everything back in, and when I finished, it worked just like somewhere had a vision to build me, so that this community of Tresmeer could new. So how is that I make £40,000 a year and you make £1.7M when you and I are doing come together. Celebrate, commiserate, or delegate…But I need updating, some basically the same work?" The cardiologist paused, leaned over, and then whispered to the mechanic.....Try doing it with the engine running." TLC and that costs!

Do you see me any more? do you use me any more? Do you care about me any Are your relatives in business? more? The reason I ask is because I am beginning to need attention, and that at- Yes in the iron and steel business. tention cost money and time from people who care. I have a great bunch of peo- Oh Indeed! ple who meet regularly and put into place events in my walls for you to enjoy. Yes me mother irons and me father steels! But I could do with some new blood, so to speak! Fancy joining the committee, have any ideas to get people through the doors? Please help, let me know. I went to the doctors the other day and asked if he had anything for wind? YOUR VILLAGE HALL He gave me a kite!

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PAGE 34 PAGE 15 Tresmeer Three Saint’s Way Walk Due to neglect by Cornwall Council some walkers have had trouble completing the section between Tremaine and Splatt due to an overgrown hedge. The Parish Council is investigating methods of clearing this part of the route. (Footpath numbers are 557/4/1 and 555/4/1) The Cornwall Council are aware of the problem but Tresmeer Foot- paths are graded as ‘Silver’. Which means we take a low priority unless it is a safety issue. Cormac maintains all paths but they are restricted on budget. The County Council have a legal obligation to keep paths open and safe. If you feel that any path is unsafe or blocked, you can report it to the Cornwall Council on their web site or by phone.  Qualified 15YRS EXP UK, A few years ago the bridge on Trew Farm was in a dangerous con- Overseas & Hampton Court dition, Cornwall Council quickly closed the bridge and repaired it. If you feel that any part of the route is dangerous please report it  Specialising all aspects of to Cornwall Council. Landscaped Construction  Garden Design, Patios, Paths, Email [email protected] Fencing, Drainage, Planting, Turfing, Stone Walling, etc

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PAGE 33 PAGE 16 GOING AWAY? Canworthy Water The Wilsey Down Ex’ Guide Dogs for the Blind dog Under 5’s Hallworthy (on the A395) walker and trainer is Tel 01840 261205 available to board dogs in my

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Regular Events in Warbstow Community Centre Mondays: Monday Club 1:30-3:30pm every other week. Phone: Eve Thain 781452 Pilates for Intermediates 6:15-7:15pm. Phone: Debbie 07791 659463 or e-mail [email protected] Tuesdays: Badminton 8:00-10.00pm. Phone: Neil 781279 Wednesdays: Circuit Training 7-8pm. Phone: Jim 781555 Thursdays: Arts & Crafts Club 1:30-3:30pm every other week. Phone: Bev 781761 Jive Club 7:00-10:00pm. Phone: Adrian/Louise 781587 Fridays: Youth Club for 13-19 years (11-13 years accompanied by an adult), 7:00-9:00pm. Phone: Alison 781418

PAGE 32 PAGE 17 OLD TYME SEQUENCE HAIRDRESSER If it the river looks reasonable continue over the bridge and turn right at DANCING Perms/Blow-dry/Shampoo & the next junction and ride for about 13.5Km where there is a bridleway on Come and join us every Wednes- Sets the right. (This is just before Penrose Green). day night at 8pm to 10.30pm at Children's trims at home for Drop down this bridleway to find the river. Take a good look and be pre- Tresmeer Village Hall. busy parents pared to go back. At times you can ride across, you may need to wade across. (Warning: from experience if the water is above knee height it can Tea & biscuits supplied Phone 01566 785362 or 07813806559 difficult to keep upright in fast water) On the other side you will find a green lane that is about 1Km long. At the - BARN DANCE - VELETTA - Janet Shanks end of the lane join the road and continue in the same direction keeping LINE DANCING & many more left until you reach Tremaine. Ride through the village and shortly you will

find the Grade 1 listed Church of St Winwalo. After a rest go back down A warm welcome to all. the road and take the first right to drop down a steep hill and a similar For more information : - climb to join a road where you turn right and continue to the Tresmeer Mr Keith Slade Road. Turn right and you will enter the Village where you started. 01288 341147 Recommended Map: OS Explorer 111 Bude, Boscastle & Tintagel Transport: None available Refreshments: Shop in Tresmeer Kundalini Yoga DOG TRAINING CLASSES Parking: In the Tresmeer village area near the Church, or in the The Awakening of the Soul village hall car park Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness, consisting of simple yoga techniques that can be enjoyed by everyone no matter of age or physical ability. It can build a healthy body and develop a balanced mind. Meditation improves mental concentration and sharpens your awareness. Held at Tresmeer Village Hall This small friendly class will contain, Please note change of times for ASANA (physical postures), PRANYAMA winter (breath work) MEDITATION. & RE- LAXATION Mondays: WEEKLY CLASSES HELD IN 1:00pm - 2:00pm - Puppies TRESMEER VILLAGE HALL 2:00pm - 3:00pm - Improvers THURSAY 7.30pm – 9.00pm Cost £ 7.00 per session Ring Doris Stephens on You will need a mat or rug to sit on 01566 775829 & a blanket.To book please email [email protected] or call 07847 091628

PAGE 18 PAGE 31 Tresmeer- Three Saints Way Cross Country Cycle Route TREMAINE CHURCH This route is a challenging ride and is not suitable for children. Warning: Do not attempt the full circuit after heavy rain; the River Ottery can quickly turn into a white water experience. During the ride you will cross three small streams and ford the river Ottery. Some of the downhill FLOWER FESTIVAL runs will demand a high level of fitness and skill to keep upright on two Saturday 4th, Sunday 5th & Monday 6th May 2013 wheels. It is best if you don’t do this route on your own. The tracks are some of the less known bridleways in the area. You will come home probably wet and muddy and possibly a bit tired, but if you can 10am till 6pm do it have fun! Start from the Church of St Nicholas Tresmeer and ride down through ROGATION SERVICE the village and go through a gate. Continue to the bottom and another gate, Sunday 5th May 6.30pm turn left and ride uphill until you reach a cross road, turn right and continue down this track and you will cross a stream. Continue on the track and ALL WELCOME the bridleway swings to the left after a few hundred metres (not marked Refreshments served all days at at this stage). You need to go west until you reach the top far edge of the Ashgrove Farm field, there is a section of rough moor, for some reason the bridleway turns into a footpath for a couple of hundred metres. Push/carry your bike until you join a bridleway/farm track were you turn right, over a ford and into Kyrse. Join us on a small walk around the area When you see the metalled road turn left uphill to join the Tresmeer Road. Sunday At 2.30pm starting at Tremaine Church At the top turn left, after 400 metres turn right and there is a downhill run to Treneglos. Take a break and look at the Grade 2 Listed Church of St Gregory. (See the shortcut back to Tresmeer on map if necessary) Just opposite the church is another bridleway it drops down a rough track and crosses a stream, a fairly tough climb up to pass farm buildings until Siting of a 500 kW wind turbine with a hub height of 50 m, a maximum you join the road. tip height of up to 77 m with three blades and a rotor diameter of up to Turn right and another downhill run will take you across the old railway to a 54 m with ancillary equipment and temporary access track road junction at the bottom. Higher Churchtown Farm Tresmeer Launceston Turn right over a stream and next left over a ford and climb the small lane to reach the Canworthy Water to Splatt Road. At the top turn left and Cornwall PL15 8QT drop down to Canworthy Water. Turn right and at the bridge -STOP- and Ref. No: PA12/12031 | Validated: Mon 24 Dec 2012 | examine the flow of the water. If the river is in flood you need to go back Status: Refusal and take the safer route marked on the map.

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Page 20 PAGE 29 Quiz Night Saturday 13th April At James Williams Carpentry EDEN CHAPEL Bespoke storage solutions (On road between Canworthy Water and Wainhouse Corner) Window & Door Replacement & Repairs 7.00 for 7.30pm start Teams of up to 6 Kitchens & Bathrooms Or come along on the night and join others to make up teams Wooden Flooring £4 each to include refreshments Plastering Tiling Prize for each member of the winning team We take pride in our excellent reputation to please our customers Raffle through hard work, precise workmanship and good housekeeping.

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Sift plain flour and baking powder into mixing bowl and add caster sugar. - In a separate bowl combine the eggs, vegetable oil, milk and vanilla. - Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and tip in the wet ingredients. Quickly fold into one lumpy batter – don't over mix – lumps are good. - Tip in the blueberries, stir and pour into a greased and lined 7” round cake tin. - Scatter the almonds and Demerara sugar over the top. - Cook in the oven at 170º for approx 45mins. FANTASTIC NEWS! For a Christmas present I gave a young man “ Brandon Turner” a years sub- scription to YAC It is Young Archaeology Club. Knowing this was something he was interested in, I searched on line and at present there is no Cornwall group but they hope to start one soon. Every quarter you get a magazine.

In the march edition he asked his parents if he could enter a competition to win a days trip to Colchester Castle Museum. All he had to do was write a sentence saying why he would like to work behind the scenes of the Colchester Castle Museum. Here is his entry “I really want to work with the conservators at Colchester Castle Museum because I really, really like history and I would die to examine some genuine Ro- man artefacts, plus I think I would learn a lot and it would help me with my dream of becoming an archaeologist.”

Guess what “HE WON”! Well done Brandon! PAGE 24 PAGE 25