THE BUS JOURNEY PORT ISAAC SCHOOL Today, I took the bus mto . The Hie History/Geography project for the Senior journey is always an experience in itself and Class this term, will be ‘Local Studies’, focus­ this time I remembered my camera, because sing particularly on Education in Port Isaac only from your high seat on the bus can you see since 1877. If you have any relevant photo­ the views. I sat near the front because I wanted graphs or other items of interest to lend, we a good vantage point for my photos. would be grateful. Perhaps you know of We started off exactly on time. There were onlv someone with memories of school life in the three other people on board at this point which 1920’s, 1930’s, who might be happy to come created a friendly atmosphere with the driver into the school and talk to the children. Please COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER - 15p chatting whenever he had the opportunity and contact Mrs. Nute with any ideas pointing out landmarks. He was very cheerful For the St. Endellion Civil Parish in North and patient with passengers boarding or leaving. LOCAL HISTORY CLUB . Issued on the first Friday of each The day was windy with threatening rain and month from Febuary to December. All copy the waiting passengers seemed glad to get on Our first exhibition in the Liberal Club on for publication must be recer /ed by the board out of the weather. Some of the older Easter Monday was so successful that we had to Wednesday one week earlier, advertisements ladies were wearing woolly hats which seemed extend the opening to Tuesday. Over 200 the week before that. Available at the local a very sensible idea. As we drove along, the residents and visitors enjoyed the collection of newsagents or by post - yearly subscription driver waved to people as we passed. old pictures and artefacts, which brought back £4.65 - cheques payable to ‘Trio’ please. many memories. We are very grateful to those I only had a £20 note for my fare so I was The publisher does not necessarily hold the kind people who lent us those exhibits which same views as those wliich are e xpressed by asked to pay later on - quite refreshing - later, made it such a success. It was also gratifying to another passenger also had a large note and was contributors and also reserves the right to receive further offers of personal pictures and alter or refuse any material submitted asked to pay on the return journey. mementos for use in a future exhibition. We I was impressed how the bus went to one point hope to put on another, and hopefully even Published and printed by Robin Penna, in Rock to turn round specially to pick up better, exhibition in the summer. Look out for The Blackthorn Press, 18 New Road, passengers who would otherwise have been off the posters and announcements in Trio. Port Isaac, Cornwall. PL29 3 SB the route. A man got on here and the driver said If you would like to come along to our monthly ‘You’ll put me out for the rest of the week now meetings, these are held on the first Friday each ISSUE NO 132 - MAY 1994 - your usual day is Friday! ’ month in the Penhaligon Rooms at 7.30pm. On the return journey a grandmother was taking There are always things of interest to see. We have been told that the issue should be named her four-year old granddaughter to afternoon after foe month in which it appears rather tlian the month it is all about so this will be called foe school and the driver waited while grannie saw THE U3A ‘May’ issue and foe rest will follow suit. the little girl into school and rejoined the bus. The August Issue - please note: As a white haired man with a beard and a navy' JOHN BETJEMAN CENTRE, WADEBRIDGE blue peaked cap was about to get off the bus he We shall be away for two weeks from foe 24th. said ‘Thanks driver, for keeping the rain off.’ Did you say you had never heard of it? August so for that month we shall have to revert to The driver replied 1 keep trying - my wife says What does it stand for? foe last Friday, foe 26th., with a deadline of 4.00pm. on Wednesday foe 17th. I’m very trying.’ The ‘University of the 3rd Age’ brings to the I managed to get a picture of Polzeath from the 55-year-old +, countless hobbies and interests top of the hill and the driver slowed down for without die stress of exams or actual university PLAYGROUP me so the bus wouldn’t shake the camera. We study, or the high cost of County evening Port Isaac Playgroup’s theme for this month is seemed to be flying - we could see the whole classes. For £5 per annum (£8 per annum for ‘Where You Live’. vista of the beach with the rollers coming in. husband and wife) you can join as many act­ You are invited to foe Playgroup on Thursday I wonder where else you could go on a bus ivities as you like from handicrafts to Scrabble, 26fo. May at 11.00am. for a Coffee Morning. journey like this. or from language classes to bowls. I can give On view will be work covered over the past Betty Shenton (Port Isaac long stay visitor). you detailed information about the classes few weeks, plus a cake stall, neariy-new book available. Some are held in their leader’s home, and toy stall, and a raffle to raise funds. others at the Betjeman Centre. See you there! On Tuesday 14th. June at 7.30pm. we also have BEACH CAR PARK Grace Hooper. (Tel: 880404) a Thrift Sale at Hathaway and on Thursday 7fo. The beach car park is a franchise, this year THE THIRD AGE July at 12 noon, Ploughman’s Lunch at ‘Higher Shillingstones’, Overcliff. awarded to Mr. K. Webster. Locals who wish to ’You are ageing my dear, and it is patently clear use the beach, but not to pay on a daily rate, That you’re showing no sign of retiring: Please come and support us. can purchase a season ticket from Mr. Webster, You are now sixty-one, If you have any donations or require more cost £15.00. with your working life done, information please contact foe following num­ Yet I find you with every gun firing. There seems to be some confusion amongst a ber 880648, The Playgroup Committee. few locals as to whether or not they can park You should be sitting at home knitting, free. The car park is a business and therefore Watching Noel Edmond on telly; everyone has to pay. Locals in Wadebridge have Stop trying to kick-em, admit you’re no chicken’. FREE ADVERTISING!! to pay to park in their car parks, and so do we. To this I say ‘Not on your Nellie’. The Tourism Association is producing another So would you please purchase a season ticket or It’s extremely absurd to consider this bird ‘What’s On in Port Isaac’ guide this year. If you be prepared to pay whenever you use the car As a candidate for a wheelchair. are planning something this summer, and you park. Otherwise we will have to resort to I may be forgotten but my brain isn’t rotten, want our visitors to know about it, this is foe clamping. I’ll make use of what is still there. place to be. Entry in the diary for any local J. Rowe, Harbourmaster. Telephone 880168 Although you are mocking event is FREE. What’s foe catch ^ only one, you and consider me shocking, actually have to let me know about it! I cannot condone what you say. PASTURES NEW There’s no need to fret, I will beat old age yet. Malcolm Lee 880106 I have gone out and joined USA. j une Steele Ben and Lyn Bendix, recently at the Wheel- house, have moved to The Crossways Inn at Folly Gate near Okehampton. The telephone JUMBLE SALE number is (0837) 52088. they look forward to A Jumble Sale will be held in Trelights Office CBuke. a @ ake meeting friends old and new, passing on their Garage on Tuesday 7th. June from 10.30am. till way to and from Port Isaac. Folly Gate is about 12 noon. Funds are in aid of the Christmas four miles north of the A30 on the A3 86 lights and Coronation Park. C patt cy , Hatherleigh road from Scourton Cross, Qefaz, & ^m dilum al FREE FISH ®fje ©met Corner Jon and Jane Rowe are disposing of their fish Above all else, to me Douglas Bader was a great pond at 7 Lundy Road. If anyone would like rJelejfthette, (02 OS) 880424 encourager of his fellow men. any plants or fish - thirty something - fountains Group Capt Cheshire. - gnomes - etc. ~ please call and help yourself. letter to the District Council, who had played a Plumbing & Domestic Heating PARISH COUNCIL large part in preparing the plan, to say: ‘Well \ Engineers An unofficial report compiled from notes taken done, but we hope you stick to i t ’ ; Domestic & Industrial Maintenance by a member of the public during the meeting held at the Church Rooms, Port Isaac, on County Reorganisation 24 HOUR SERVICE Monday 11th. April. For authoritative infor­ David Bolton said that, with all due respect to mation, please refer to Parish Council minutes. Trio, a formal discussion of this issue had not taken place before. The prospect of a single PLumeune Public Discussion governing unit - the County Council - seemed MAINTENANCE 93 r-r-T T frr—nrfr Peggy Richards commented on nice new field attractive because it would give more power to gates in Trewetha Lane but was worried about a parish councils but would also mean a lot of 22 Hartland Road, possible further cattle stampede through broken responsibility at parish level where it was dif­ Port Isaac, Cornwall. PL29 3RP hedges. She was assured that the gaps had now ficult enough coping with the money problems been fenced. She also said that the road hedges they already had. The vote was in favour of not TELEPHONE: 0208 880371 already needed cutting; there were many changing the status quo. brambles sticking out which endangered ped­ estrians dodging away from passing traffic. The Purchase of Glebe Land steps and handrail to Mayfield Drive were also The land, .45 acres, is valued at £900. S. R. Hewett covered with brambles. She added that she had Conditions of sale include the erection of a not met anyone interested in the new village tanalised wood post-and-four-rail fence en­ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS hall scheme. David Phelps said everyone will be closing the open side of the land with sheep AGRICULTURAL, DOMESTIC, AND given a chance to state their opinion and a netting fixed on the side away from the INDUSTRIAL WORK UNDERTAKEN public meeting held if there is sufficient interest. graveyard, a new farm gate, and diverting an underground water supply pipe. Apart from the SLIMLINE NIGHT STORAGE Finance purchase price there will oe scale valuation fees HEATERS INSTALLED With a £225.71 VAT rebate, the bank account of £520 + VAT and legal fees of another £100 + N.I.C.E.I.C. APPROVED CONTRACTORS has £354.62 and the deposit account has VAT. The Council, faced with costs of S.R.HEWETT, WINDRUSH, NEW ROAD, £3,066.79. But after £1,280.71 expenditure for £1,628.50, said perhaps it would be better to delay the purchase as the land was not needed PORT ISAAC. PL29 3SD the month, it will be necessary to transfer £1,000. Hon. Treasurer, David Welton, said the for 16 years. David Welton urged that a total TELEPHONE 880319 or 880291 Port Gaveme toilets were costing a lot and cost analysis, with quotations for any work, being supported by Parish ratepayers. should be obtained before public money was The first payment of the annual precept, £3,750, spent. He asked the Parish Council and mem­ is due later in the month. bers of the public to remember Port Gaverne toilets. ‘We dropped a clanger there,’ he said, Gary Playing Fields ‘the ongoing costs are increasing year by year.’ Other councillors were not keen on a delay, the The ‘no dogs’ sign is to be repainted and price is only guaranteed for four months and Pattenden estimates to be sought. Bill Dawe pointed out that this is not a long David Phelps had been to a meeting of the time, ‘A delay will only increase the costs.’ Playing Fields Association and learned that PLUMBING AND grants might be available which could allow the David Phelps proposed that the land be Parish Council to make ah offer for some purchased, money for this had been set aside HEATING CONTRACTOR a n y w a y , and to do the other work slowly. The adjoining land to extend the football pitch to proposal was seconded by Bill Dawe and full size. Port Isaac has a team, more often than not. The landowner’s agents will be approached. carried. It was also proposed, and carried un­ 880028 opposed, that Dougald Sproull be asked to act Life Boat Station as conveyancing solicitor. David Phelps said the R.N.L.I. have made a Crossing at Trewetha Lane lovely job of the new station and it looks very For the information of the Parish Council, a nice but the plain timber should be painted to copy had been received of a letter from Port CENTRAL GARAGE conform with conservation area requirements Isaac School to the County Council. It said the that every one else has to follow. The N.C.D.C. problem remained that the school-only crossing Proprietor Melwyn Roskilly state in their guidelines that woodwork should be painted either black or white. There was very offered would not provide a full-time facility for die general public as requested in the first place, M OT•BREAKDOWN RECOVERY little chance of any action being taken, but the Parish Council should make a formal complaint. so it would be inappropriate to accept it. Mark Provis applauded this letter and said it was TUNING • SERVICING Chairman, David Bolton, said there already is a brave of the school to write and commend lot of brown woodwork down there, and the support for the Parish Council. ‘We want a SPECIALIST IN TRIUMPH STAGS new doors don’t look out of place. proper crossing,’ he said, and suggested a letter Telephone 880334 Eric Stokes said natural wood is beautiful, and of support be sent to the County Council. there are several doors in the village like this. David Phelps asked what had become of an It was carried on a vote of five to three to write investigation into traffic-calming. The Clerk was to R.N.L.I. and ask them to paint die doors. to write and enquire. Flooding at Coronation Park Annual Parish Meeting The idea of an easement to allow water from The poster was presented. David Phelps offered the adjoining landowner to flow into die park to provide sandwiches, biscuits, and tea for a drainage system was voiced. A pond, known as donation of 50p. from each Councillor. ‘the pool’, had been filled in when the park was Harbour Direction Signs formed and highway drainage system installed. A letter was received from the County Council David Phelps said the water should not drain announcing a scheme to provide signs to solve into the park’s system but the neighbour should the problem at the New Road/Back Hill junc­ clear his drain out or he could face legal action tion but a map had not been included so the SPROULLS by the Parish Council. A long argument about item was deferred until the next meeting, the responsibilities ensued and David Phelps SOLICITORS finally suggested the Parish Council insurance Reports of Committees be checked to see if it would cover the cost of District Councillor: Bill Dawe said woik had consulting a solicitor, as ‘aggrieved party’. This started to replace the telephone box at Trelights. was carried by a vote of five to four. British Telecom claim they are replacing boxes The Rock, Port Isaac because of vandalism, but there had been none (0208) 880355 County Structure Plan at Trelights. Mr. Barriball was circulating a David Phelps said that the County Council had petition in the village. done an excellent job ‘but at the end of the day Seats: David Phelps reported that the seat on a it wouldn’t mean a damn thing’. He proposed a concrete plinth by the Mayfield Road telephone box was in situ and others would be done as Chadband. The application was supported by in principle by the Parish Council, by letters soon as the weather permitted. He had accepted the Parish Council. which would be sent to everyone with a tear-off an offer of a donation to dedicate the seat to the The public were asked to leave the meeting at strip to fill in and return. He also mentioned die memory of David Cox and would obtain a this point as the Council were to consider local government re-organisation proposals and commemorative plaque. tenders for the clearance of footpaths. County Structure Plan. Playing Field: David Phelps had attended the District Councillor Lugg A.G.M. of the Cornwall Playing Field Associa­ Next Meeting tion and had learned of the advisability of The next monthly meeting of the Parish Council Councillor Lugg, Chairman of the Environment having the playground equipment checked every will be held on Monday 9th. May at 7.30pm. in Committee, North Cornwall District Council, year by a qualified inspector, plus a rostered the Church Rooms, Port Isaac. said that his department was the 'workhorse’ of weekly inspection by Parish Councillors, who the Council, responsible for leisure centres, dog would enter observations in a log book. The MONDAY 25HL APRIL wardens, emptying dustbins, beach cleanliness, and food inspection. He said the pilot dog present annual inspection was not satisfactory At an interim meeting of the Parish Council on and a new inspector will be appointed. scheme operating in Port Isaac was proving Monday 25th. April, the following planning expensive to operate and would only be Mark Provis moved that David Phelps should applications were given support: extended to areas where it was badly needed. be co-opted back on to the Playmg Field a: Listed building consent to replace existing Committee from which he had recently resigned sash window with oriel window, 5 Fore Street, He announced that a fifth swimming pool was due to a misunderstanding. b: Conversion of Bam to dwelling, Trewithiek about to be opened, in Wadebridge, giving Farm, Trelights. North Cornwall more swimming pools than any Bill Dawe asked for the seat at Lower Trefreock other part of the county. to be re-pegged as it had become insecure. c: Extension to dwelling, 15 Lundy Road, Dog Warden Chippings and tarmac: Mark Provis said that d: Conversion of Chapel, Roscaxrock Hill, to the roads in the village were like the Gaza pottery and dwelling. Mr. Downing spoke about the 'Poop Scoop’ scheme. At a cost of £2,500, 18 dog litter bins strip.'The contractors had kindly not done the Port Isaac Sign work during the Easter period but they should had been placed around the village. These were now be asked to do it straight away before the The plan for harbour direction signs to be checked regularly but, as a lot were wrongly summer season.’ placed at the approaches to Back Hill had been used for litter as well as dog mess, they were received. Mr. Perma was asked to make having to be cleared more often, costing £5,516 Henry Symons asked if something could be comments on behalf of Port Isaac and District for the year. Dog owners had adopted a positive done about a dangerous water stopcock inches Tourism Association. He said the signs were attitude and are using the bins resulting in less higher than the road level since new tarmac had welcome after such a long time waiting but he mess on the paths and streets. A difficulty in been laid near the telephone box at Trelights. noted that the words 'narrow streets’ and 'tidal adopting byelaws is that the legislation has been Chairman s Report: David Bolton reported that parking’ had not been included. The point was drawn up with towns in mind where there are a silage lagoon near Treore had recently flooded noted and the signs were otherwise approved. pavements. Alterations are being introduced to into Port Gaveme valley but the National Rivers so that, in places like Port Isaac, streets are Authority had cleared the problem up. included as well. He pointed out that it is an ANNUAL PARISH MEETING offence to allow a dog to foul the street and not CLERK’S CORRESPONDENCE Financial Report clear it up afterwards. Barbara Willmott reported on a well-attended Clerk to the Council, Barbara Willmott He said that about 200 stray dogs have been meeting about the 'Parish Paths Partnership’ presented the report in the absence of Hon. picked up during the year and owners are and said money for footpath work would come Treasurer David Welton. charged £75 plus kennel fees but only 20% of from the Countryside Commission. The Parish Chairman’s Report dogs have any identification. A volunteer Council will be asked to walk paths and survey scheme will be announced in the North them. Up to £1,000 per year would be available David Bolton, Chairman of the Parish Council, Cornwall Advertiser where for a fee of £1 an for stile repairs, improvements, creating circular expressed disappointment at the small number identity disc, linked to a computer record, is walks, etc. Insurance would have to be checked of people attending in view of the trouble that issued after which the first time a dog is to ensure there was cover for volunteer workers. had been taken getting guest speakers to come. returned to its owner there is no charge. PLANNING APPLICATIONS He emphasised that St. Endellion is still looking A dog which uses threatening behaviour is in for more volunteer hospital car drivers. He danger of being classified as 'dangerous’ and a: Provision of a 12ft. wide agricultural access explained the need to purchase land to extend the fines can be as much as £2,000. gateway, Roscarrock Farm, Mr. J. H. Sloman St. Endellion churchyard. He spoke about the and Sons. The application for the proposed gate continuing difficulties with flooding at Coro­ Police Sergeant Ridgers (nearly opposite Scarrabine Farm entrance) was nation Park at Trelights. People would get a Sergeant Ridgers, controller of Wadebridge supported by the Parish Council, chance to state their opinion about the 'Project police station, arrived late because he had had b: Outline plans for the erection of a dwelling 2000’ scheme for a new village hall, supported ’ to be present at the station while a prisoner was in Rose Hill, for Mr. and Mrs. M. Provis. (Mark Provis declared an interest and left the room during the discussion.) This was a re­ Ladies, gents, and children have your hair professionally cared for in the ELITE SERVICES application of plans submitted and approved GEOFF MORRELL & ANNIE PRICE previously but which had lapsed. The devel­ comfort of your own home opment was infilling, and supported by the Port Isaac • Phone (0208) 880751 Parish Council, except for Eric Stokes who, Quality Cleaning Service along with many of the people who live there, by sstza We will clean your home with care to the is against any development in Rose Hill, highest standard. No job too small. e: Amendment to formation of attic room at FOR ALL YOUR CUTS, PERMS, Window cleaning, carpet cleaning, three Westway, Trelights, for Mr. and Mrs. COLOURS, SETS, & BLOW DRYS Witcombe. The application was supported by piece suite cleaning, chimney sweeping, the Parish Council. Just phone me on general cleaning. d: Conversion of existing loft to living Wadebridge (0208) 814631 House and Hotel Maintenance. accommodation, 24 Hartland Road, for M. J. H.

Licensed Family Restaurant David Phelps (0208) 880670 OPEN FOR LUNCHES YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY A FORTUNE ■ COFFEES For the finest quality products installed to the highest standards. Specialists in P.V.C.u. Products: & Windows, Doors, Conservatories, and Fascia Beards. EVENING MEALS EXPERTS IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE BUILDING TRADE TELEPHONE: PETER LOBB ■ (0208) 851182 held there who was accused of burglary and Consensus of opinion regarding local gov­ only be exercised under an Article IV Order. who had admitted several other burglaries, ernment re-organisation is to retain the status Councillor Lugg suggested contacting the helping to clearing a number of other cases. quo. The system works, and the cost of re­ Enforcement Officer. Bill Dawe promised to Afterwards, Sergeant Ridgers was dealing with organisation would not be recouped until next take the matter up. Henry Symons said that the a case of damage to a car in Port Isaac. P.C. century. Also all the work on statutory re­ Golden Lion also was painted pink. Ted Childs Strong, who was off duty for the day, was quirements: the Economic Development Plan said that it was mild in comparison. normally responsible for St. Endellion area. and the Structure Plan, would be thrown away. Peter Lobb said he was disappointed that so few Under reorganisation, St. Endellion will be in Improvement is being urged for the sub­ parish councillors were present or had sent in Launceston ‘B’ Division and, as a result of the standard junction of the Wadebridge by-pass at their apologies, this, he felt, showed little amount of crime in the Wadebridge area, 1,057 Whitecross where there have been numerous respect for the public. for the year 1993, of which 57 were in St. accidents. Good news, however, is that the Water Treatment Endellion area, two extra men are to be drafted Indian Queens bottleneck will be removed when into Wadebridge allowing P.C. Strong to spend the by-pass is opened next year. Mr. Ramage of the South West Water Authority more time in the community. gave an interesting illustrated talk, on water Questions From the Floor distribution and treatment in Cornwall, detailing There was a degree of vandalism in the Parish, the regional reservoirs and treatment plants. The e.g. the wrecking ofRoscarrock Hill toilets, but Ted Childs expressed concern about the large amount of mud that had come down Church largest reservoir, about 75% of the whole otherwise crimes were mostly burglaries and supply, is Colliford Lake. is thefts, not assault. Hill during the winter. The road is about to be resurfaced and it would be shameful if this supplied entirely by Crowdy Reservoir and Drug offences, which increased significantly in problem was not alleviated first. David Bolton Middlemoor Treatment Plant but there is a the summer season, were dealt with at , replied that the landowner has to perform duties back-up pipeline from De Lank which in turn is but Geoff Provis who lives in Port Isaac was on in the shape of tree planting, etc. The Parish partially supplied by Colliford. He explained the the drug squad and "keeps an ear to the ground’. Council is very much aware of the problem and mechanical and chemical processes involved in Any suspicions about maritime drug activity Mark Provis has done a lot about it water treatment, including the use of aluminium were the responsibility of customs officers and sulphate, but added that this is being replaced harbourmaster. Ted Childs then asked whether people living in by another form of coagulant. To ensure the Conservation Area were allowed to paint In future, when Wadebridge is unmanned, complete bacteriological purity, S.W.W.A. adds their houses in any colour, e.g. a monstrous more chlorine than necessary to the water and instead of the answering machine, phone calls mauvey pink. If this sort of thing continues, the will automatically be diverted to Launceston. then neutralises this with lime. The talk was village would end up looking like a Battenberg extremely interesting and he was applauded Councillor Dawe cake. Harvey Lander replied that control can when he finished. Bill Dawe told the meeting that the permission to demolish ‘First and Last’ is now subject to a Proposals for clearer signs to help our visitors written public enquiry so it looks as if the TOURISM ASSOCIATION on entering the village are now being acted on building may eventually be restored and pre­ The A.G.M. of Port Isaac Sc District Tourism by Cornwall County Council. With luck, all served. He bemoaned the number of walls that Association was held on 14th April at the signs may be in place before the main season. had been removed for car ports. "Outsiders Headlands Hotel. Acting Chairman Chris Harris The hon. treasurer reported lower subscription come in, do a lot of damage, then leave again. reported on last year’s activities, including An Article IV Order is the only answer.’ income than last year, although five new production of 3,000 accommodation guides and members had joined. Principal expenditure was Few council houses were becoming available 3,000 copies of ‘What’s On’. The 1994 guides promotional printing, advertising and postage. and it might be a good idea if North Cornwall will again be available in local Tourist In­ The shortfall in income meant that we bit into District Council were to become a housing formation Centres and shops. our available funds, which stood at £423 at the association to become eligible for government The Cornwall Tourist Board arbitrarily removed end of the year. With no increase in subs, we grants. The high rents at Hillson Close mean local association adverts in "Discover Cornwall ’ > could maintain present expenditure levels for a that it doesn’t pay tenants to go to work. which is the main source of national requests further year, but this must be looked at in 1995. In the last year, street sweeping has been for our guide. Representations from P.I.D.T.A. Copies of the proposed ‘new look’ accom­ improved but there is still too much dog muck. and others meant the adverts were reinstated ~ modation guide for 1995 were well received. Efforts are being made to retain the old as an insert. It looks as if we shall have to pay The new layout will remove all those codes and telephone box at Trelights and a meeting was to for the 1995 "Discover Cornwall’ ad. the text will be completely rewritten. New copy be held in a week’s time. The theft of the ‘To the Harbour’ signs only will be required from all members when we 24hrs after erection was condemned. Many start preparing this in the autumn. County Councillor Harvey Lander thanks to Sam Randall for his efforts. Charlie We shall be preparing another ‘What’s on’ for Harvey Lander expressed surprise that he had David, the Heritage Coast Officer, has offered this summer, so if you know of any events, let been billed as ‘Chairman of Planning and assistance with replacement signs this year. me know. Entry in the events diary is FREE. Development5 and said he would not speak on that subject but would answer any questions. Malcolm Lee 880106 He was one of two councillors appointed to represent Cornwall to the Devon and Cornwall Police Authority - the largest police area in the ORDNANCE SURVEY country, and during the season there are half a ROMANCE IN SPRING million more people in the area. Most of these MAPS SOLD AT THE we are pleased to see - others are not welcome. ‘There’s no sense’, said the robin ‘In your getting fighting mad - BLACKTHORN PRESS I won’t come home with you tonight TELEPHONE 880292 Welcome to the To meet your Mum and Dad. LANDRANGER MAPS - £4.25: You needn’t throw hysterics 1:50 000 VA in to 1 mile And scream and weep and beg, 190 - , Clovelly <®olben Uton 3nn I don’t care in the slightest 200 - Port Isaac, , Bodmin That you’re to lay an egg. 201 - Plymouth Balcony overlooking the harbour 203 - Land’s End We’ve had some fun, and both enjoyed 204 - , Falmouth Drinks Patio - ideal for families Our amatory wrestlings, PATHFINDER But I don’t like building birds’ nests \%\*/ MAPS -£3.95: Lunches And I don’t like feeding nestlings. 1:25 000 2% in to 1 mile I don’t like spending sunny days 1326 i3GSCASTLE Evening Meals from 7.00pm. Collecting twigs and grasses NTAGEl. 1326

When I might be whistling pretty tunes LAUNCESTON • j Sj : • g0, ^ ^ p o r t is a a l. >MIN Crab sandwiches our speciality At every bird who passes. OR 1338 M£ 1339 So fare you well, my feathered friend, PADSTOWVrrr^N May happiness pursue you - / WAOEBSIDGE# The Damnhuskers on Beware the cat at number five - 1347 e BODMIN Wednesday 11th. and 25th. May I’m off to date a cuckoo. Maggie Cook. ST. ENDELLION CHURCH celebrant in the eucharist. The whole congre­ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS gation shared in a moving dramatized reading 10p a word (min. 50p) in advance Lent Course of the Passion of our Lord according to St. Matthew. The congregation took the parts of HAPPI S i m s A M ) DESIGNS The final session of the very well attended Lent witnesses, priests, bystanders, crowd and sol­ Course of Bible reading, discussion and medi­ Contact Kevin A. Hancock, DIP, SI AD, diers. Other readers - L. Bartlett, M. Bartlett, Telephone Bodmin (0208) 880328 or tation was held in Trelights Methodist Chapel. Marcus Bartlett, H. Mulley, P. Nash, R. Parsons, Launceston (0566) 772724. M. Bartlett, Rector, led these shared Anglican- C. Rayment, B. Watson, and J. Watson. Methodist evenings, which ended with the FLAT ROOF PROBLEMS? singing of the late evening office of Compline. Holy Week End them for once and for all with a fibreglass roofing system. Feast of the Annunciation There were celebrations of the eucharist in Holy Week on Monday evening, Tuesday morning Contact Jon Rowe on 880168. The Rector was celebrant at the said eucharist and Wednesday evening. The Rector or the PLAYGROUP LEADER _ ~ to commemorate the Feast of the Annunciation Revd. A. Wainwright were celebrants. to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Required for three mornings. Qualifications not necessary but enthusiasm, creativity, and Chrism Mass Palm Sunday experience essential. Please apply, in writing: The Rector, with many other clergy in the Port Isaac Playgroup, do 5 Tintagel Terrace, Rain and wind prevented the congregation in Diocese attended the Chrism Mass for the Port Isaac. PL29 3SE. the church from venturing outside to take part traditional blessing of the oils by the Rt. Revd. in the traditional Palm Sunday procession. M. Ball, Bishop of Truro, in Truro Cathedral The Blackthorn Press occasionally has clean, Instead they formed up and processed around empty cartons, with lids, to dispose of - size the inside of the church, holding aloft palm on the Tuesday of Holy Week. about x 12" x 9!4" - any use to anyone? crosses blessed by the Rector, who was also Maundy Thursday The Rector and Mrs. L. Bartlett were among brant and preacher. Easter eggs were distributed those invited to the presentation of the Royal to the children at the end of the service. STABLE Maundy by Her Majesty the Queen in Truro Music Festival Cathedral on Maundy Thursday. The Rector walked in procession with other prebendaries of Despite the most appalling weather in its 21 TEAROOMS the church. Mrs.T. Rush, a member of St. jCew year history, the Easter Music Festival once Trewint, Port Quin Church was one of the recipients. A celebration again attracted large audiences to every concert. The week culminated in two superb per­ With views of Port Quin Bay of the eucharist of the Last Supper [with foot-washing took place in St. Peter’s Chinch, formances of Elgar’s ‘Dream of Gerontius’ Open Easter - October from 11.00pm. Port Isaac, on Maundy Thursday evening, conducted by Richard Hickox. Scones a speciality. Home made cakes. followed by a Vigil until midnight. Mothers’ Union Morning Coffee. Light lunches. Good Friday Members of the Union from the United Cream teas. Afternoon teas. Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Jesus Benefice attended the M. V. Deanery Festival Angela Williams. 880200 from the cross were led by the Rector. held in Egloshayle Church in March. Their banner was carried by Mrs. T. Benger, Miss D. Holy Saturday Hambly and Mrs. P. Rex. In April, members The solemn but joyful lighting of the Paschal attended a Deanery meeting in St. Teath. At the R. A. HANCOCK Candle took place in the church on Easter Eve. well-attended April meeting in the church hall, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR The Rector began the service in the darkened Mrs. V. Downs from St. Teath gave a talk and church, then carried the lighted Paschal Candle slide show on her visit to India. Mrs. P. AGRICULTURAL i & DOMESTIC WORK to the stand, before singing from the pulpit the Richards welcomed the speaker and chaired a m short business meeting. Mrs. M. Larkin pro­ UNDERTAKEN 1¥ SALES & SERVICE great Easter Exultet. Acolytes lit the candles held by the congregation and all processed to posed a vote of thanks. It was decided to form a SLIM LINE j f RADIATORS the font to renew their baptismal vows. partnership link with Bombay. DIMPLEX & CREDA %f Easter Day Dates to remember COMPLETE SHOWER INSTALLATIONS Sponsored walk from Camelford to Advent on F Twenty-five people attended the early morning celebration of the eucharist and over 400 Saturday 7th. May at 11.00am., and the Spring Robin A. Hancock, Hartland Road. Fayre in the Church Hall on Tuesday 31st. May crowded into the church at 11.15am. for the Telephone Bodmin 880328 sung eucharist at which the Rector was cele- 11.30am. to 3,30pm. Judith Pollingen

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