THE CARHARRACK NEWs With the compliments of Carharrack Parish Council ISSUE 57 Free Publication Winter 2017 Please Take One
St. Piran’s Church, Christmas 2013 Photo: Bettina Holland
www.carharracknews.co.uk SUEZ is pleased to support the Carharrack News CONTENTS Page Major Item(s) Page Major Item(s) 1 Front cover Issue 57 27 Neighbourhood Watch 2 Contents (This Page) 28 Carharrack FC fixtures 3 Parish Council Report 29 Printed 4 U 4 Parish Council Contacts 30 Funeral Service 5 Cornwall Councillor Report 31 Oil Distributor 6 Councillor’s report/SUEZ 32 General Info. 7 ICE chairperson’s report 33 Plantlife 8 Christmas Fair 34 Eddie’s Recollections 9 What’s On/Village Diary 35 Eddie’s Recollections 10 Disability Aids/Advert rates 36 Dial a Ride 11 Other Contacts 37 Animal Feeds 12 Recycling/Mobile Library 38 Bettina’s noticeboard 13 From Reverend Steve Fletcher 39 Bettina’s noticeboard 14 Steve Fletcher/ T R Removals 40 Jill Pooley’s Poem 15 Kernow Property/Lawnmower 41 The Mills Trust 16 Christmas Fair 42 Carn Marth Trust 17 Butchers/Handyman 43 Money Skills 18 Doctors’ Surgeries 44 Estate Agency 19 Carharrack Social Club 45 Electrician 20 WS Roofing/Car Sharing 46 Gardeners’ Corner 21 Communication Electronics 47 Gardeners’/Cook’s Corner 22 Solicitor/Post Office 48 Cook’s Corner 23 The Carharrack Players 49 Winter Pictures 24 Sunny Days/St Day WI 50 WS Builders/Ventilation 25 Home Improv./Motor Repairs 51 The News needs You!
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Page 2 www.carharracknews.co.uk CARHARRACK PARISH COUNCIL Consel An Blu Kergarrek Welcome to the Winter edition of the Carharrack News
The Parish Council and the Clerk to the Council
Hello everyone
With Christmas approaching at a very fast pace I would like to on behalf of the Parish Council to thank all those that have helped keep the village a nice place to live. The Council have been very busy this year dealing with matters ranging from litter picks, maintaining footpaths, bus shelters, and supporting local groups. The parish notice boards are a great way to find out what great activities are going on in the village over the Christmas period. Can I please ask that notices are taken down only after the activities have passed. Don't forget we also have a web site www.carharracknews.co.uk
Finally I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year
Regards Brenda, Parish Council Chair
Page 3 www.carharracknews.co.uk CARHARRACK COUNCIL CONTACTS Councillors:
Brenda Williams [Chair] 42 Tresithney Road, Carharrack 01209 821058 [email protected] Carl Martin Sparry Farm Cottage, Sparry Bottom, Carharrack 01209 821080 Jenny Gardiner Newsham, Higher Albion Row 01209 821972 Valerie Chown 29 Tresithney Road, Carharrack 01209 821012 Joy Constable 2 Croft Row, Carharrack 01209 821690 Geoff Garbett (editor) Hillside Cottage, Hillside Road 01209 820800 [email protected] Val Aldridge 36 Tresithney Road 01209 821544
Clerk to the Council: Mr Tony Reynolds Lower Chacewood Cottage, Chacewater 01872 560740 The Parish Council meetings during this period will be held in the the Mills Hall, and will include a public clinic. GENERAL Welcome to the Winter edition of the Carharrack News which provides local news of Carharrack, articles by residents and useful information about ser- vices and ’what’s on’. The next edition, Spring 2018, will be published and printed for delivery on, or close to, 1st March 2018. Please ensure that items for potential inclusion are with the editor by 3rd February 2018. Please note that any materials should be sent by post, or email as Word documents and pictures as a jpeg attachment with the sender’s agreement that the picture(s) are free of any copyright restrictions (also see page 51).
The Carharrack News is published by Carharrack Parish Council and is distributed free of charge to each property located in the Parish as part of the Council’s aim for wider community involvement. The printing & associated production costs of the Carharrack News are part met by SUEZ. The Parish Council editorial team is responsible for the content, layout and preparation of the Carharrack News and the views ex- pressed by contributors do not necessarily represent the views of the Par- ish Council. Page 4 www.carharracknews.co.uk CORNWALL COUNCILLOR
Dear Resident Electoral Review. The government has commissioned a review of Cornwall Councillor numbers for the local government elections in 2021. There are currently 123 elected Cornwall Councillors across the whole of Cornwall. The Electoral Review has recommended the number of councillors to be cut by 36 to 87, this means that the electoral boundaries will be changing again. The proposal indicate that my electoral division will increase by another 1,500 people and will now include Stithians and Long Downs, and I thought that Carharrack, Gwennap and St Day was a large area to represent. There are still consultations taking place on how the new boundaries will fit in with the parish councils so there will be a few tweaks in the numbers, but what ever is agreed it will mean a tremendous amount of work for whoever is elected onto Cornwall Council in 2021.
Scorrier Crossroads. This crossroads has the second highest accident rate in Cornwall and funding has been secured to make it safer by installing a roundabout which will help slow down traffic and make it much easier to use. Consultation on the road design is currently being carried out and it is important that all those who use this road or live in the area put forward their comments and observations.
Fund raising. I was the auctioneer at the Cornish Arms Frogpool Harvest Festival on Saturday the 2nd of September. This was a fund raising event for the Mount Edgecumbe Hospice Care. There was a great selection of pro- duce and other items auctioned and the event was very well supported. The total amount raised on the night was a staggering £1,340 and I am told that more donations are still coming in. I must thank Jane Cole and Tim Stumbles for all of hard work they put into organising this event and everyone who gave up their time to help and to those who donated the quality items which sold so well.
Community Chest Funding. I have each year a community chest fund of £2,000 which I can use to support local groups and organisations. If you are based in St Day, Carharrack or Gwennap and need help with some funding then please feel free to contact me.
P.T.O.
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Applicant Amount
CPIR 02 – Frogpool/Cusgarne Football Club – 5 a side goals £600.00
CPIR 03 – St Day Youth AFC – Trip to France – Dirinon £250.00 International Tournament 2017 Carharrack Christmas Lights £200.00
Total of allocated funds: £ 1050.00
Total of remaining funds: £950.00
I have been approached by Carharrack and St Day Silver Band and have offered them the £400.00 they have asked for all they need to do is fill out the application form. Once this has happened my actual balance will be £550.00.
Cornwall Councillor Mark Kaczmarek Tinner’s Lodge Pennance Road Lanner Redruth TR16 5TF Email [email protected] Tel 01209 211366 mob 07791746210
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK Many thanks must go to SUEZ (formerly SITA UK) who make a large contribution to the cost of, and continue to print our news magazine. This constitutes a helpful and very generous offer which is much ap- preciated. In addition to the local Household Waste Recycling Centre at United Mines, SUEZ manages a further 12 centres across Cornwall on behalf of Cornwall Council. They also operate two Materials Recy- cling Facilities at Bodmin and Pool, a landfill site at Connon Bridge near Liskeard and the ‘Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre’ at St Dennis, where waste that cannot be recycled is put to good use, producing enough energy to power the equivalent of 21,000 homes. SUEZ pro- motes the importance of reducing, reusing, recycling and recovering value from waste and runs an education programme for schools, col- leges and the public. Educational visits to both the Materials Recycling Facility in Bodmin and the Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre in St Den- nis are welcomed. Please contact the Cornwall helpdesk on 08456 300 300 for more information.
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IMPROVING CARHARRACK’S ENVIRONMENT I.C.E. Chairperson’s Report
Well, it's time for me to write my bit for the Parish magazine and I can't be- lieve that I have to wish you all a “ Merry Christmas” - it's only September as I write this !! I must also apologise because I said that I would put out notices advertising our ICE meetings and then didn't do it. Absolutely anyone is very welcome at our meetings because at the end of the day we all want to live in a village that is welcoming with lots going on for all to be involved in. We only get out of life what we put into it and as far as I know there's no rehearsals !
Anyway, back to Christmas! I'm not sure when you will read this but I hope that you will have enjoyed our Halloween Party on the 31st October – or at least your children will have! Also our Fireworks on the 4th November at Bensons field. Christmas lights will have been switched on and the village should be look- ing fantastic in the run up to Christmas.
Christmas Fair is on the 9th December in the Mills Hall and Father Christmas and his helpful Elf have promised to give us a visit again, so I look forward to seeing you all there joining in the fun. There will be the usual big raffle with some fantastic prizes so please support us by buying what tickets you can af- ford.
Finally, you will remember that we had a questionnaire in the last edition ask- ing for your thoughts on what additions we can make to improve the facilities of the park. Thank you to those who responded. We are now in consultation with schools and the parish council before we finally put in our grant application.
All at ICE wish you a very, very happy Christmas and an exciting, peaceful and happy 2018. Why not make it the year when you join us in keeping Carharrack the special place it is.
Very best wishes,
Ian Holland ICE Co-Chair (01209 822631) [email protected] Joanna Carter ICE Co-Chair (01209 822079) [email protected]
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ICE Christmas Fair 2017
To be held in the Mills Hall on Saturday 9th December 1.00pm to 4.00pm.
Santa will be arriving at 1.30pm – come along to the fair and meet him in his Grotto. There will be face-painting, tombola, assorted cakes and stalls.
Refreshments will be available.
The Grand Christmas Raffle, organised by ICE will be drawn at 3.30pm. 1st prize £100 cash 2nd prize £50 cash 3rd prize Luxury Hamper Plus many other great prizes.
If you would like to donate a prize for the raffle, bake a cake for the cake stall, run your own stall or help on the day please contact a member of ICE or ring Richard on 01209 822079
Page 8 www.carharracknews.co.uk WHAT’S ON IN CORNWALL. More info on these and many other events at: www.visitcornwall.com
2nd-3rd December Flambards Christmas Fayre Christmas magic for the family and craft fayre
5th-31st December Sleeping Beauty at the Hall for Cornwall Annual Pantomime with Kernow King
16th Dec - 6th Jan Mousehole Christmas Lights Stunning decorations including floating light displays
16th-21st December Montol Festival, Penzance Arts and community festival including….
21st December Montol Eve Parades, street entertainers
5th February St. Ives Feast & Hurling the Silver Ball
CARHARRACK VILLAGE DIARY
*9th December 1pm - 4pm ICE Christmas Fair (See p8 and p16)*
18th December 7.15pm Parish Council meeting Mills Hall 21st December 7.30pm Neighbourhood Watch Mills Hall 18th January 7.30pm Neighbourhood Watch Mills Hall 22nd January 7.15pm Parish Council Mills Hall
*12th-16th February Pantomime ‘Babes in the Wood’ (See p.23)*
15th February 7.30pm Neighbourhood Watch Mills Hall 18th February 7.15pm Parish Council Mills Hall 15th March 7.30pm Neighbourhood Watch Mills Hall
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George Eustice MP - House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Tel: 0207 219 7032 Fax: 0207 219 1058 email: [email protected] web: www.georgeeustace.co.uk
Mark Kaczmarek - Carharrack Cornwall Councillor Tel: 01209 211366 Mobile: 07791746210 email: [email protected]
Police - Non-emergency Tel: 101 Emergency Tel: 999 Neighbourhood Watch - Chris Cottell Tel: 01209 820125 Find us on Facebook
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Mills Hall Bookings - Tel: 01209 821181
Jason Williams - Dog and noise nuisance - Tel: 01209 616990
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Page 11 www.carharracknews.co.uk RECYCLING COLLECTIONS
Currently there are two collection days for Carharrack, Thursday for most of the village and Friday for some areas on the edge of the village (check the CC website). However, there are plans to collect all the waste on the same day so watch for notices.
(Thursday collections) (Friday collections)
Dec 14th & 28th Dec 8th & 22nd Jan 11th & 25th Jan 5th & 19th Feb 8th & 22nd Feb 2nd & 16th Green waste is collected on alternate weeks to the recycling. It is your responsibility to ensure that your waste and recycling are put out no more than 12 hours before collection (which starts at 7am) and is pro- tected from animals and birds. Many thanks to those of you already doing this. THE MOBILE LIBRARY The mobile library will now be in Carharrack at The Park, on the dates shown on THURSDAYS, between 11.00am to 11.35am and at St Day Clock between 10.20am to 10.50am Dec 7th Jan 4th Feb 1st Further info can be obtained on 0800 032 2345 or the Library HQ on 0300 1234 100
For the HOME LIBRARY Service phone Sharon Skinner at 01209 218179
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Christmas Message from Rev’d Steve Fletcher
Christmas and the festive period is a great time for storytelling. Of course, we’ve got the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus; stories of angels appearing to shepherds, of wise men following a star to the lowly stable and of a babe being born of a virgin.
There is another traditional story about a man who lived many years after the birth of Christ and indeed, after the crucifixion and resurrection of our Lord.
St. John the Evangelist, whose feast day is celebrated by the Church on December 27, lived to a great old age.
Toward the end of his life, his sermons became shorter and shorter (clergy take note!), until they were reduced to just one line!
Whenever St. John was invited to speak to the church as a very old man, he would repeat over and over again a single line – “Little children, love one another.”
At this time of year, it is good to think of what it means to love. Many families ex- change harsh words over Christmas and New Year, whilst others might be hurting or disappointed at spending the festive season alone.
You may have discovered, like I do each year, that we are not really that good at lov- ing even those who are closest to us, especially when a holiday or celebration means that we have to spend extra time together.
Loving other people is sometimes about promises and grand gestures, but more often it’s practical and down-to-earth and every day.
Love is about imagining yourself in someone else’s shoes and doing something to help them. It’s about forgiving others and learning to forgive yourself. Love is about being there and keeping going. It’s about small thoughtful words and actions. As someone once said, Love often consists of random acts of unseen kindness.
Thinking about how we love others is especially important at this time of year, with many of us experiencing mixed emotions at the dawning of a New Year. P.T.O. Page 13 www.carharracknews.co.uk For some it’s a magical time – midnight on New Year’s Eve can feel like a gateway between the past and future, a time to take stock of the year that’s ending, an op- portunity to dream about things we hope the future may hold.
But standing on a threshold can be scary. There can be such a mixture of challenges and blessing from both the past and from things that may lie ahead.
Christian faith teaches that Jesus spoke about doors and gateways as places of hope, invitation and opportunity. He even described himself as “the door”, remind- ing us that there can be something holy about change and transitions. “Knock and the door shall be opened,” he said.
I pray that His words might spur us on to welcome whatever the coming year brings, with hopeful and expectant hearts and that we remember God’s teaching, that all our doings without love are worth nothing.
Rev’d Steve Fletcher is an Associate Priest serving the Eight Saints Cluster of Churches which includes Carharrack, Chacewater, Devoran, Feock, Gwennap, Perran -ar-Worthal, St Day and Stithians. More information can be found at www.eightsaints.org.uk or follow us on facebook @EightSaints.
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Page 15 www.carharracknews.co.uk THE CHRISTMAS FAIR Will be held in the Mills Hall Saturday 9th Dec 1 till 4
Cakes and Buns are needed for the Christmas Fair. Please, can you make it, bake it and donate it? If you can help, please bring your cakes and buns along to the Fair on the day.
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Also - NHS Direct is available in the case of out of OUT OF SURGERY HOURS or for NON-URGENT CASES. You can call NHS Direct (Phone 111) or view the website www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Page 18 www.carharracknews.co.uk Carharrack Sports and Social Club
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Dear Reader,
In the last issue we were keeping the title of our pantomime very much under wraps until our launch evening, so it gives us great pleasure to announce that we shall be performing ‘Babes in the Wood’ for our upcoming production. This particular pantomime was last performed by the group 20 years ago – and, surprisingly, some of our cast members were part of that original line up, so it is bringing back very fond memories for them, along with the horror that 20 years have passed by!
We are very pleased to report that our rehearsals for Pantomime are well underway, and we have a very strong cast line up this year. Our Director, Rose Dawes, has put together a wonderful collection of both traditional and modern songs that are really helping to bring the script to life.
As always we have an over-the-top dame, a silly sidekick whose best intentions are always at the heart of his actions, a very mean baddie, a loving fairy, a naughty imp, the star-crossed lovers in our Principal boy and girl – and not forgetting a loveable dog! This year we also have the introduction of 2 child parts that are key elements to this pantomime, and it has been really wonderful to see the younger members of the group step up and take on these principal roles. The amount of talent they are bring- ing to the stage is phenomenal – and I can promise you that they are worth watching!
Tickets for the pantomime will go on sale in the New Year at our usual box offices: The Mills Hall (Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 – 12:30) and St. Day General Stores (Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30 – 12:30). Please keep an eye out for our posters and advertising boards!
The show will go to stage during February Half Term: Monday 12th – Saturday 16th February – with a matinee performance on the Saturday, so keep these dates free for a truly fantastic night of entertainment. You will not be disappointed!
We look forward to seeing you all on show night,
With very best regards,
Hannah Cox Carharrack Players Chairperson
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We have a new and friendly team at Sunny days and welcome children aged 0-5 years and can accommodate 2, 3 and 4 year old funding. We have recently purchased new play equipment with funds kindly raised for us within the community, which the children are thoroughly enjoying. If you are interested or would like to know more about us, please feel free to pop in and see Gemma or Lisa or contact us on 01209 821868 or email [email protected]
St Day W I
As there is no WI branch in Carharrack, the St Day W I extend a welcome. Ladies we are a very friendly and welcoming group.
We have an interesting programme with visiting speakers on a wide variety of subjects, hopefully something to suit everyone.
We also have various social events held throughout the year.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, except June.
We meet in the church hall at 7.00 p m.
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One of the first signs of autumn in Carharrack is the sound and sight of hun- dreds of rooks circling the village in the evening, with even more spectacular dis- plays in the morning for those who are awake. We are lucky to have a large Rookery in Trevince Wood to the south of the village. This is where these birds have their communal nesting area with dozens of nests high in Spectacular aerial displays from our local trees just a few feet from rook colony mark the end of the summer. each other. The flocks that form in the autumn and throughout the winter are made up of the newly fledged birds and those birds that did not pair during the previous season. Rooks pair for life so these large flocks with the birds squabbling and fussing probably have something to do with finding a mate ready for the new breed- ing season starting as early as February. Rooks are highly intelligent birds, more intelligent than chimpanzees, and have been observed using tools and other clever strategies to obtain food. They feed on almost anything including seeds, earthworms, insects and even small mam- mals. This makes them not too popular with farmers and some find the noise the birds make during their spectacular aerial displays rather sinister. For others, though, their appearance in the autumn is just one of the many sights and sounds that make The rook (Corvus frugilegus) Carharrack a great place to live. GGG
Page 26 www.carharracknews.co.uk CARHARRACK NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH We have an active Neighbourhood Watch with twelve co-ordinators who aim to keep our village a safe place to live. POLICE URGENT : 999 POLICE NON-URGENT : 101 If you would like to become a co-ordinator for your neighbourhood, please contact Chris Cottell, the group chair (820125) or Anne Evatt, the group secretary (822507). The group meets in Mills Hall, every 3rd Thursday of each month. Co-ordinators report any suspicious behaviour, keep in touch with their neighbours, and liaise with other co-ordinators and the local police. D Cardy, Railway Terrace 821596 C Cottell, Higher Albion Row 820125 R Doherty, Manor Road 821002 A Evatt, Park Area 822507 J Haines, United Road 821454 C Harvey, Albion Road 821660 L Lusty, Trevince Park 822708 P Nield, Polkerris Rd. 820940 J Pooley, Brokenshires Corner and Poldory View 821181 S Sanders, Church Street 820809 H Tye, Squire Lane 821458 T Venton, Trevince Park 820843
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04.11.17 (2pm) HOME Carharrack v Dobwalls (Charity Cup) 11.11.17 (2.30pm) HOME Carharrack v RNAS Culdrose 1st 18.11.17 (2.30) away Carharrack v St Ives Town 25.11.17 (2.30) HOME Penryn
02.12.17 (2.30) HOME Pendeen (Senior Cup) 09.12.17 (2.30) HOME Redruth United 1st 16.12.17 (2.30) away Holmans 23.12.17 (2.30) HOME St Just 26.12.17 (to be confirmed) away ST DAY 30.12.17 (2.30) away Hayle
06.01.18 (2.30) HOME Perranporth 13.01.18 (2.30) away Falmouth Town 20.01.18 (2.30) HOME Helston Athletic 27.01.18 (2.30) away Perranwell 1st 03.02.18 (2.30) HOME ST DAY 10.02.18 (2.30) HOME St Ives Town
17.02.18 (2.30) away Porthleven 2nds 24.02.18 (2.30) HOME St Agnes
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GENERAL CONTACT INFO FOR USEFUL SERVICES Family Information Service The Family Information Service is the only source of all registered childcare in Cornwall as well as holding a wealth of information for parents, carers, children and young people up to the age of 19. It can provide details on all children’s centres, leisure activities, extended services, family support, benefits and debt services, health services and much more. Call the FIS free on 0800 5878191
National Domestic Violence Helpline – 0808 2000 247 NHS Dental Helpline – 01872 354375 Redruth Health Visitors – 01209 881850 Camborne Health Visitors – 01209 318500 Community Midwives – 01209 886579
Counselling Service A new one-to-one counselling service available to users of the Children’s Centre and their families. Feeling a bit down? Struggling to cope? Like to talk to someone in complete confidence? If you feel this new service is for you, please phone on: 01209 310000
SUsie Project The SUsie Project works with women who have experienced domestic abuse and who have left their partner. We help rebuild self esteem and confidence, initially through outreach, and then drop in support groups. We also run a Recovery Toolkit which examines the impact of domestic abuse and helps women move forward. Contact 01209 699241 [email protected]
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Can you tell your Old Man’s Beard from your Witches’ Whiskers?
These oddly descriptive and rather cheeky names belong to some of our region’s hidden woodland treasures, the lichens. Unsurprisingly not many of us could point them out on a woodland walk yet the south west’s coastal and upland woods (known as Atlantic woodlands) are some of the richest places for lichens, mosses and liverworts in the British Isles. Plantlife with funding from the Na- Old Man’s Beard above, tional Lottery and the support of regional partners Witches’ Whiskers below wants people to know more about the woodlands on their doorstep so that we can value them more and do more for their conservation.
Over the next 12 months we will be developing the ‘Building Resilience in South West Woodlands’ pro- ject and we want to hear from the people who live near these woods, work in or visit the area. Let us know what you think about the woodlands of Dart- moor, Exmoor, North Devon, North Cornwall and the Quantock Hills. Tell us what activities you would like to get involved with. To do this go to www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ BRCommunities
Now back to those beards and whiskers.. On your next woodland walk have a look into the branches of hawthorn, oak, ash and birch trees to see if you can find either of these lichens. Both are nationally fairly rare but can be abundant in some of the south west’s older native woodlands as they prefer to live in the clean, light and damp conditions they provide.
Witches’ Whiskers (Usnea florida) With its huge hairy wart-like discs, this grey- green lichen can’t be mistaken for any other. The discs are the fruits of the lichen and can grow up to 1cm across although they can be much smaller.
Old Man’s Beard (Usnea species) Sometimes sticking up on branches and some- times dangling from them in clumps, these ‘usnea’ lichens are made up of thin, round, grey-green threads and are reminiscent of a tangled beard. Page 33 www.carharracknews.co.uk OF RUSSIAN DEFECTORS, SPIES
AND A MYSTERIOUS DEATH Eddie Richards’ recollections continue:
Dear reader, you may recall from my last tale in this journal that I was refused entry into the USA, not deported, so it was ac- commodation on board the Mauretannia 2 for me where I met Margot from Arkhangelsk, Russia. It proved to be a clear case of “coup de fouche” (love at first sight) for us both! What was she like I hear you ask? Put it this way, she was unlike any Cor- nish maid I had ever met. At 5ft 10ins Margot could have been a sister to Sophia Loren with a Russian accent, and six blackberry seasons wiser than me! Over many nautical miles Margot’s story unfolded. She arrived in Britain in 1956 when she jumped ship in Portsmouth from the USSR cruiser Ordzhonikdze on which she had been a radio operator. Among those on board were the Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev, and Marshall Nikolai Bul- ganin, on a diplomatic mission. Margot made her way to the Salva- tion Army thence on to the British security services. Also it is notewor- thy that a Royal Navy diver, Buster Crabbe, went missing when diving near the Russian vessel. Days later a headless, handless body was found. Margot was a great asset to the Brit- ish government and was safe housed near Mawnan Smith by an old estab- The actress Sophia Loren in the lished Cornish Quaker family. 60s, a dead ringer for the Russian radio operator, Margot Page 34 www.carharracknews.co.uk To return to Margot and I, does it surprise you that we both moved into the Coast Guard cottages above Castle Beach, Falmouth? It was the habit of author Howard Spring (‘Fame is the Spur’ ‘My Son My Son’) to take his evening walks along the seafront and over a period of time we three be- came friends. Somehow there was a certain subtle probing in his man- ner, the desire to extract and elevate. Margot was convinced that How- ard’s modus operandi was one which set the scene for a third party’s scrutiny. Her perception was correct and came in the form of an evening invitation to the White Cottage, Fenwick Rd, Falmouth c/o Howard and Marion Spring. On the evening Margot and I arrived late. The large white gates were open and parked on the gravel was a Ford V8 Pilot car with white wall tyres. There were not so may cars around in the 60s and imposing cars like this, usually driven by the police, were a rarity. We were not expecting there to be other guests, were they planning to arrive after us? Was Margot to have her role as a Russian radio operator put under fur- ther scrutiny? We walked up to the front door. We could smell Howard’s Balkan So- branie pipe tobacco. But who else was with him? My finger approached the bell push……...
The Ford Pilot with white walled tyres that suggested to Eddie that something was afoot.
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Nurturing Nature
Naturally
Our garden has become a very special space for both myself and my husband Ian. We have lived at our home in the village for 11 years now and with busy lives we have been unable, until now, to devote a lot of time to the planning and development of this natural space. But over the past two years I have found time to re-engage with the garden, watching, listening, photographing, drawing, writing and learning. I have gained a greater sense of what grows well, where I need to cut back hedging and thin out trees to allow more light across the garden in the evenings and how important the many birds, butterflies and insects, which share this space with us, really are.
And it goes without saying that I now have a greater sense of the seasons, the joy and satisfaction of planting, growing and the delights of the resulting flowers or fruits from my labours and the wonderful way in which the natu- ral world is able to create such wonderful forms, textures and colour combi- nations with an almost effortless ease.
Like many people I have always struggled with the shortening days and the long cold dark days of winter, but not so this year. I have found a greater sense of peace and acceptance that during this time when we are at our fur- thest distance from the sun we have to learn to mirror the behaviour of the natural world. Make the best we can of the daylight, keep ourselves warm and safe and whilst we may appear to be resting it is a time to consider new ideas and make preparations for the time when we begin to travel back to- wards the sun and the reassurance of those longer, warmer days.
In tune with this connection my work is beginning to take on new forms and compositions, I have found a greater degree of confidence and am not fear- ful when things do not appear to go as I had initially planned. Thinking and
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working in a naturally creative way does bring some surprising results and encourages me to keep exploring, making and hopefully inspires others to find their natural inner creativity.
Seasons Greetings Bettina Holland Email: [email protected] Tel: 078 7575 1093 Tel: 01209 822631
Bettina’s latest expression of creativity, in felt.
Page 39 www.carharracknews.co.uk Sad Story of a School Path
When I first became aware of the Parish Council in this village the councillors were negotiating to buy a strip of land adjoining the road to Vogue in order to construct a path for the Carharrack children to go to Carharrack and St. Day School safely on foot. This was proving tricky as the land was in the St. Day Parish and the land owner was not anxious to sell. There was therefore great satisfaction when the path was finally laid.
A children’s “Walking Bus” was organised from the Mills’ Hall car park but this, unfortunately, did not survive the winter. Other problems soon arose. Riders felt their horses deserved a traffic free path as well and encroaching grass nar- rowed the path considerably. “Horse bars” were installed but were useless to prevent any competent rider from using the path, with the inevitable results. There seems to be nothing else to do but appeal to the riders’ (and horses’) better nature. Here is a heartfelt plea:
A PLEA from Jill Pooley
To those of you who ride a horse – (a very noble beast of course) PLEASE stop your horses at this gate In case they need defecate And block this lane with smelly poos Contaminating children’s shoes. And then they take that mess to school Breaking every single golden rule. While mothers cleaning pushchair wheels Will curse your horse from head to heels. To avoid these sad events Please use a little good horse sense And stop your horses at this gate In case they need to defecate. If you do this you’ll be a hit And we shall have a lot less **** (POO!).
Page 40 www.carharracknews.co.uk THE MILLS’ TRUST December 2017
Darker evenings are approaching once again but we can look forward to lights and music in the Hall as Pantomime season begins and the band starts preparing for Christmas. We also much appreciate the ICE group’s efforts in lighting the Hall from the outside and creating each year a magical grotto in the small meeting room where children can meet Father Christmas on the 9th December. As one of my great nephews said to me last year, it is really “greatly lovely”.
The Trustees are very grateful that in spite of a chronic shortage of volunteers, stalwart people still manage to organise the Carharrack Players, the Carharrack and St. Day Band, the ICE group, the Art Group, dancing tuition, coffee mornings, a Senior Citizens’ group etc. and we are delighted that they use the Hall as a meeting place. Recent interesting new activities have been Felting Workshops and an Amateur Radio Group. For details of all these activities please ring me on 821181 and I will put you in touch with their lead- ers. All groups welcome new members.
Please also remember the Mills’ Hall if you are planning a party or any other celebration. The Hall is well heated by a new gas boiler and there is boiling water on tap and a large range cooker. Crockery, cutlery and of course tables and chairs are supplied along with tea towels and rubbish bins. We are hoping to have a big redecorate in the main hall at the start of next year in order to keep it looking bright and inviting. All day events cost £40, children’s parties £30 and adult of evening parties from £25. If you can find any- where cheaper please let us know!
Hope to see you soon Jill Pooley
On behalf of all the Trust members, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and peaceful Christmas and an exciting and healthy New Year
Very best wishes Ian Holland (secretary)
Page 41 www.carharracknews.co.uk The Carn Marth Trust www.carnmarth.org.uk
Firstly, a reminder if you receive this in time that our Autumn Ceilidh/Barn Dance is booked for Saturday November 18th at The Mills Hall, with The Falmouth Session providing the music, and Chris Humphreys calling the steps. Doors open at 7.30 pm and the music begins at 8pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks (tea and coffee pro- vided). Adults £6 and under 16s £2 on the door.
The usual health warning applies - don’t come unless you can withstand a whole evening of laughter..... You certainly don’t have to be a knowledgeable dancer - Chris tells us all what to do. You don’t even have to dance - The Falmouth Session are su- perb just to listen to - but I bet they will get your toes tapping at the very least! If this reminder is too late do look out for the next Mills’ Hall Ceilidh!
Unusually, we have an event coming up on Carn Marth in February. We are partici- pating in the Festival of Lights which comprises four events, celebrating four ele- ments, in four local venues: in Redruth on 25th November, Gwennap Pit on 27th January, Carn Marth on 24th February and St Day on 24th March. Watch out for posters for more details and try and get to see all of them! From their advance pub- licity:
The “Spirit of Light” will dance to the rhythm of the drum, leading you on a magical adventure into illuminated landscapes. Wrap up warm, put on your walking boots and come and experience four stunning and iconic locations. See their stories brought to life with projections, animations, light installations, lanterns, procession, music and of course hot food and drinks to warm you on your journey.
Anyone who would like to get involved with the Carn Marth Trust can contact us via the website, or by ringing our Secretary, Caroline on 01209 698599.
Miranda www.carnmarth.org.uk
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Hi and welcome again to Gardeners’ Corner. This article is now a regular feature of this magazine. For novices it's intended as a guide. For those "in the know" it's an oppor- tunity to pass on their tips and advice.
December jobs for the garden. ...Clear leaves from around plants and continue to do so throughout winter to avoid rotting the crowns of your plants ...Chrysanthemums should be pruned down to their base...Lift terracotta pots onto feet to avoid frost damage...Last chance to sew Sweet Pea to ensure a good crop next year. When they are approx. 15cm/6" tall nip out their growing tip...Still time to plant spring bulbs. Now is a good time to plant Tulip and Lily bulbs. December jobs for the allotment. ...Plant out over winter Onions...... Plant Garlic with only the tip showing above ground. They need a good frost to get them going!!.Sew Winter Gem Lettuce, Cab- bage and onion seed in a greenhouse or cold frame...Hard prune late fruiting Rasp- berries and remove suckers..Take hardwood cuttings of Gooseberries.
January jobs for the garden. ...Clear old leaves from Helibores... Fuchsias that have been over wintered can be hard pruned. Start watering. January jobs for the allotment. ...Gooseberries, Blackberries and Rhubarb can go in the ground....Sow Broad beans , Cauliflower, Leeks, Peas and Spinach seeds, protect them in a greenhouse or coldframe... Sow Radishes and Early Carrots out under a cloche... Start chitting (leaving in a light place) your first early Potatoes ready to go out in March.
February jobs for the garden. ...Prune Clematis... Prune and shape Heathers... Pot up Dahlia Tubers. February jobs the allotment. ...Sow Tomato, Sprouting Broccolli, Turnip, Pepper and Chilli seed indoors...Broad Beans and Globe Artichoke can be planted out if the temperature is above 5o C ... Fleece outdoor Strawberries to boost flowering.
Page 46 www.carharracknews.co.uk Tip...Blackcurrant bushes fruit largely on 2nd and 3rd year growth. Prune 1/3 of the bush to the ground every year removing only the oldest stems and repeat annually.
Tip...Tomato seed choices: for salad try Gardeners Delight, for baskets try Tumbling Tom, for a good all rounder try Moneymaker, for sweetness try Sungold, for grilling try Beefsteak.
That's it for this edition. Please feel free to correct me or share your experience with others. Contact me by Email to [email protected] or catch me at the allot- ment on plots number 13 and 35. The Happy Gardener. (Lorraine Farrugia)
Cooks’ Corner
Make either of these chutneys now and they will be per- fect for Christmas!
AUTUMN APPLE AND TOMATO CHUTNEY (for cold meats or cheese)
1.5 kg cooking apples (these can be windfall apples) 1.5 kg tomatoes (use up all those tomatoes that are a bit soft or a bit odd looking. 2 large onions 2 garlic cloves 2 red peppers 3 dried red chillies (optional) 1 tbs black peppercorns (1 rounded dsp cracked black pepper) 4 cardamom pods (bruised)
1 tbs coriander seeds (1 heaped tsp ground coriander) 2 tsp cumin seeds ( 1 level tsp ground cumin) 2 tsp turmeric 1 level tbs salt 600 mls malt vinegar 1 kg granulated sugar
P.T.O.
Page 47 www.carharracknews.co.uk Peel,core and roughly chop apples.Chop the tomatoes,onions and garlic.Put these into a large saucepan with the vinegar and sugar. Using a pestle and mortar,crush the spices (or if you are using ground spices) .Add to saucepan and stir. Bring to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.Meanwhile core,seed and chop the red peppers. Add the red peppers and simmer for a further 30 minutes stirring more frequently as the chutney becomes thick and pulpy. Spoon into warm sterilised jars.Cover and seal while still hot. Leave for at east two weeks before tasting.Store unopened jars for up to a year in a a dark cool space. Once opened store in the fridge. This recipe will make at least 9 jars of chutney.
GREEN TOMATO CHUTNEY (good with all cold meats)
1.75 kg green tomatoes (everyone seems to have a few of these at the end of the summer) 500 g cooking apples (windfall are fine) 450 g onions 2 garlic cloves 1 level tbs salt 3 tbs pickling spice Wrapped in a piece of muslin or cotton) 600 mls cider vinegar 450g granulated sugar
Chop the tomatoes.Peel ,core and chop the apples.Peel and chop the onions.peel and crush the garlic.Add these along with the pickling spice to a large saucepan.Add half the vinegar,bring to the boil and simmer for 1 hour stirring frequently. Dissolve the sugar in the remaining vinegar and add to the chutney.Simmer for a further 1 1/2 hours stirring frequently. Remove the muslin bag and spoon into warm sterilised jars,cover and seal while still warm. Store as for other chutney. This recipe will make at least 6 jars of chutney.
Lorraine Farrugia
Page 48 www.carharracknews.co.uk Photos from Carharrack winters past
(Above) Charity Lights in Chapel Terrace, December 2013 (photo: Bettina Hol- land)
(Left) Walk about in the snow, February 2009 (Photo: Les Moulson)
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