PARISH MAGAZINE ISSUE 111 MAY 2019

Lezant Womens’ Institute

Members of Lezant WI were welcomed to April's meeting "Fun with Flowers - part 2" by Diana Anderson, our President and tutor, for an evening of creativity with a varied assortment of flowers and foliage. Diana had brought along a couple of delightful pedestal arrangements to inspire us as we EDITOR: ROB PETCH attempted to emulate her talent with our table decorations, aided by her tips and advice. The floral results were very TEL 01579 370151 attractive and members were pleased to take them home. EMAIL: [email protected]

ADVERTISING and ACCOUNTS: Pam West The next meeting on Wednesday 8th May at 7.30pm in the Lezant Church Room will be a talk entitled "The Stone TEL 01579 371167 Mason" by Ian Piper. EMAIL: [email protected]

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TEL 01579 370835 Lezant Parish Magazine is an independent publication, organised and published by a volunteer commit- tee (E and J Sumbler, J Price, R Petch and P.West) for the residents of the Parish of Lezant. It is EMAIL:[email protected] funded by advertising revenue and distributed free of charge to all households in the Parish. Printers: Parish Printing, , EX22 6TD. 36 Cover picture: A young Horse Chestnut leaf unfurls: f resh young leaves are showing their pale LIST OF ADVERTISERS green colours on the Oak, Beech and Hawthorn but, at the time of writing this, we are waiting ACORN EQUINE RUG WASH 34 for the Ash. A J DESIGN (Andy Paton) Chartered Architectural Technician 22 The Ash is always a bit late in opening its buds. Perhaps this is due to its evolution. Did you know that the Ash has been one of the most important trees in our landscape since time A N JEWELL Painter and Decorator 23 immemorial? People tend to think that the Oak was ‘the’ tree, being used for ship-building where the curving boughs would make good ribs, but the Ash was the one to turn to for BEN’S BOILER SERVICES 10 making tool handles, the spokes and felloes for the wheels; and frames of carts. Elm had its CBL STOVE & CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS 25 place too: the knotted grain made it ideal for the hub of the wheel as it wouldn’t split without a fight. Sadly, Elm was almost completely removed from our landscape by Dutch Elm Disease and CL BUILDING SERVICES 13 it looks as though the Ash may follow suit due to Ash Dieback with its slow but inexorable track ROOT AND BRANCH Tree Service 14 towards this part of . It’s possible that some trees may survive and if they were allowed to grow to a good size their seed would allow the Ash population to regenerate in a ESG BOILERCARE 12 more resistant form. This isn’t going to happen, however, unless Ash trees are allowed to take their rightful place as standards in the hedgerows: currently intensive annual trimming prevents GLEBE VETERINARY SURGERY 26 this in many parts around here. How do you treat your own hedges? With an eye to the future, GROUP TRAVEL Coach Hire and Excursions 29 or instead as a nuisance to be flailed to the ground? JOHN CLARK Carpentry/Painting/Decorating 22 The UK already has one of the lowest percentages of tree cover in the whole of Europe: this may seem strange when you view the landscape from eye level but viewed from the air it is LAUNCESTON COMPUTERS (Sales, Repairs & Training) 13 easier to see that tree cover is minimal apart from in the river valleys even in our green and pleasant parish. It doesn’t have to be this way. H.A.G.S. The Clutter Busters ( House clearances and help with household tasks ) 29

Almost 40 years ago I helped to plant an avenue of trees: my MOBILE FOOT CARE Foot Care in your own home 24 neighbour and I obtained a load of whips (baby trees) of many different species and we created an avenue along MOORLAND FUELS (Local Fuel Supplier) 3 the line of an old green way which had been previously MORWELLHAM QUAY Attraction 11 used as a traveller encampment and dump. Now this is a beautiful shady trail used by local people; it’s NAOMI FINCH Mobile Hairdressing 28 alive with birdsong and the seeds from the mature trees help to sustain other wildlife; and ivy PENDRAGON COUNTRY HOUSE Restaurant and Function Room 26 growing on some of the trees provides shelter for PHIL AND MARK KNIGHT Garden & Building Services 10 insects and bats. R MEARS & SONS Chimney Sweeps 3 Why not plant a tree yourself, or preferably several? The best time is when trees are R J HOSKING Tree Surgeon 12 dormant between mid November through to late March... Failing that, if you own some SOMETHING NICE CATERING (Judith Scott) Catering Service 28 hedgerow, mark out some standards and allow them to grow to their natural height. You’ll be SOUTH WEST HEATING Electrical heater Installations 34 doing good for the whole community: oxygen for us and SWITCHED ON (Danny Hawley) Electrician 14 food & shelter for wildlife and the pollinators that crops need! TAW VALLEY UPHOLSTERY (Louisa Mogford) 15 Rob. THE SPRINGER SPANIEL Pub and Restaurant 9 REMEMBER TO SEND IN YOUR ENTRIES FOR JUNE’’S NEWSL ETTER IN TIME FOR ITS PUBLICATION IN MAY: TOM JEFFERIES Electrical Installations and testing 25 SEND THEM IN BY 10TH MAY, PLEASE TO LEAVE TIME FOR PROOFREADING. TRANSFORM TAI CHI Tai Chi classes 23 RAINFALL FIGURES FOR March GARAGE (R Rowe/R Thomas) Vehicle Repairs 27 Rainfall Figure for March 2019: 169 mm or 6 5/8”; March 2018: 223 mm or 9”. TREBURLEY PHYSIO Physiotherapy/Acupuncture 24 Sadly, Sue Barnes, who brought us the rainfall figures without fail for many years, is no TRE, POL and PEN Farm Shop and Kitchen 36 longer with us having passed away this April. Chris her husband has kindly decided to VICTORIA WILLIAMS UPHOLSTERY 27 continue her good work with the rain gauge and I know that many people will really appreciate that this part of the parish magazine is to continue. W HALE Plumber 15

2 35 34 3 METHODIST CHURCH (contribution by Jill Price) Planning applications received Our Mothering Sunday Family Service was led by Sheila with the help of our young people. It focussed on Mary as the mother of Jesus, telling the story from the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt to Jesus’ first miracle at the Wedding of Cana. The children read various poems and prayers, Angela read a prayer and Jane told a story poem of how she had regarded her mother from PA19/02225 Mr & Mrs Robbins. Proposed porch and garage being a small child to a mother herself. I think most of us with children could appreciate the extension. Treburley. words of that poem.

At the end of the service posies of daffodils were handed by the children to all the ladies present and then refreshments were served by Jan and Margaret. PA19/02074 Mr Werring. Erection of a new industrial building on The children of School made posters depicting the various stations of Lent from Jesus vacant site at Treburley industrial estate. washing the feet of his disciples to His journey to the cross. The posters are very well done and our thanks go to all the children for their help in this Lent period. Our Easter Services started with a very moving Friday PARISH NOTICES Morning Service led by Revd Jo with the help of members from Trebullett and Coads Green. This was Annual Parish Meeting followed by our annual Lent Lunch of soup and bread and cheese. We had a record attendance of 65 people To be held on Tuesday the 21st May 2019 at 7 pm at Trebullett at the lunch and £225 was raised for Christian Aid. By Chapel Hall. A speaker from will attend to talk contrast, our Easter Sunday service, again led by Revd Jo, was one of celebration that Jesus had risen. We enjoyed a good attendance at this service too, with the children making an about internet safety, giving useful guidance on what you need to Easter Tree during their activities. be mindful of when using the internet. All welcome.

On 5th May it will be our 209th Chapel Anniversary. To commemorate this occasion our morning service will be led by Revd. Keith Roberts and you are all welcome to join us at Lezant Parish Community Website Trebullett Chapel at 11am. If you are interested in finding out more about the Parish Council, Community Coffee and Cake Morning the Lezant Parish Community Website provides links to Council information and the minutes from the meetings. at Trebullett Hall http://www.lezantparish.btck.co.uk/ Saturday 1 st June 2019 From 10.30am to 12 noon The Coffee Morning is to support the newly formed and much needed Parish Youth Club and to help with the finance needed to start up with This follows a plea from a parishioner who uses a wheelchair to get to the bus-stop: people who walk dogs near the bus stop in Treburley are leaving their dog’s poo on the pavement. the necessary equipment etc. Are you new to the It is very hard to avoid the dog-poo when manoeuvring a wheelchair or mobility scooter - area? Then why not come along and share in a chat with your coffee consequently it gets transferred onto the wheels and thence into the unfortunate victim’s and cake. We would love to see you. house. Surely it isn’t beyond the wit of this dog-walker to think about other pavement users and clean up their dog’s mess?

4 33 CHURCH AND CHAPEL SERVICES FOR MAY PARISH COUNCIL St Briochus Church, Lezant HIGHWAYS 5th May 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion with Canon Richard Maynard The clerk (see below) reports any problems that come to her attention to 12th May Eucharist with Revd Heather West Cormac. 15th May 7.30pm The Archdeacons’ Visitation Service (official swearing in of church wardens) at St Mary’s Church, Potholes, Fly Tipping etc. If you have something to report an exact Launceston location and photo on your mobile phone are useful. Members of the public are 19th May 10am Open Door Service (Mr Robin West) 25th May 9.30am Mens’ Breakfast at the Rectory, South also able to do this directly to Cornwall Council (0300 1234 100), online or at Petherwin www.fixmystreet.com. (Thanks to Liz for reminding me to highlight this.) 26th May 6.30pm Evensong with Revd Heather West Trebullett Methodist Church Our Parish Clerk: Mrs Sam Inman, 01566 784050 email 5th May 11am Trebullett Chapel Anniversary Service with [email protected] Revd Keith Roberts

12th May 11am Sacrament Service with Revd Jo Smart 19th May 11am Morning Service with Mr Keith Browne YOUR COUNCILLORS 26th May 11am Morning Service with Mr David Pett Chairman: I G Nash 01579 370644 All are welcome to attend services at either church. We would love to Vice Chairman: S Oakley 01579 371373 see you.

County Councillor: N H Burden 01566 782286 G H Scott G Holter Mrs J Dinnis 01579 370237 01579 371223 01566 782104

P J Cairns Mrs V Hill Mrs C Ayres 01566 782351 01566 772786 01579 370886 Public Consultation. Have you had your say yet?

T Malcolm The plan and associated documents can be found on our website at https://

07730 603689 sites.google.com/site/lezantparishndp/ with printed copies at the Farm Shop and the Social Club (see dates below). You can make comments by emailing [email protected], phoning 07561 837983, or by contacting any member of the Parish Council who will relay your comments to the Status of previous planning applications Steering group. All comments will be logged, given consideration and will be available to the independent examiner. Finally there will be a referendum. PA19/00182 Mr Finch. Outline planning permission with some matters reserved: Construction of two detached bungalows with You will have opportunities to ask questions face to face with members of the steer- ing group on Tuesday 21st May at Trebullett Hall from 5p.m. till 7p.m. (I.e. before the single garages and large amenity space. Treburley. Application annual open council meeting.) Withdrawn. Printed copies of the plan are available to view until the 21st May at the Tre Pol and Pen Farm Shop and at Treburley Social Club.

32 5 Lezant Lunch Club ADVERTISEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS and Wednesday February 30th CONTRIBUTIONS There was a good attendance of diners at this’s month Club who, after some fun poking at older people losing their memories, enjoyed liciousthe de meat stew, vegetables and spicy apple crumble. We always try to keep some space for your announcements and adverts! Brian Champness was again able to recount anotherrue story t from his past family life. Business, For Sale and Wanted advertisements can be placed An Amazing Soldiers Life. The Lively Life and ofTimes Brigadier Reginald Sutton-Pratt. “Reggie” Sutton-Pratt was a Cavalry Officer Firstin the World War when he was 'mildly' gassed in this magazine. at Passchendale, was in battle at Arras and Ypres,served the Foreign Office in the dangerous Sudetenland as an official 'Observer' in the 1930s,and was UK’s Military Attaché in Stockholm For sale and wanted adverts can be sent to the editor via email, to: during WWII. One of his many tasks there wask toafter loo the restless young officers who had successfully escaped to Sweden from Germany’srisoner p of war camps, while they waited [email protected] for military transport back to UK. He was a wonderful raconteur, and as his nephew, Brian was Or post them in to:- privileged to hear many extraordinary and previously untold stories about his experiences and people he met. As a schoolboy he went to Charterhouse Public School, where he was at one Rob Petch, Trekenner House, Trekenner PL15 9PH with your name and contact details time a FAG, sent to warm the loo seat of a prefect. In 1939 he became a teacher where he inside... met David Niven in a boring lecture. “Any questions?” asked the Commander. David Niven stood to ask how much longer the session would as takehe had a meal booked with young ...and we will try and include them in the newsletter. Cost £1 per ‘For Sale’ lady. As a result, David resigned his commission.rian told B us of many more exploits of Uncle advertisement, maximum 25 words plus contact telephone number. Reggie, including his part in ‘The Wooden Horseape’. Esc Wednesday March 27th No charge for “Free to good home” ads. The Lezant Lunch Club was again well attended tertainedand en by Brenda with her never- Don’t forget our “Congratulations” feature is available for local major personal events – ending supply of “funnies” in the interval betweenbeing seated and the steak and kidney pie 80 th , 90 th and 100 th birthdays, Golden and Diamond Weddings and other major awards being served, followed by fruit sponge and custard. e.g. honours from the Queen. This month the speaker was well known to moste dinersof th as the bingo number caller, but as he explained, he had a very interesting Thelife inRoyal Navy. Some people have fixed Other contributions are a part of our magazine and we will do our best to include them ideas of what they want to do in their lives,oe but Billing J had no idea what he wanted to do provided you meet the copy deadline of 10th of the month : with the next issue when he left Grammar School in 1948. erHowev he rather liked the uniform of a being June 2019, that means the 10th May. friend joining the Royal Navy as an apprenticeficer arti and thought it would impress the girls. Having satisfied his family as to the suitabilityf the oNavy as a career, he avoided conscription Advertisements for your business or service are always welcome and may be for National Service and got a thumbs up fromired a retNaval uncle. He and two others passed the examinations with ease and received impressive sent to Pam—details on the front page. letters with travel warrants to join HMS Fisgard,or- T ------point. A whole new set of living standards, vocabulary The advertising rates for bookings made from 1st August 2017 are as follow: and rules had to be learned and civilian clothesre we sent home. A rubber stamp was given to each trainee Half page: 5 issues £37.50 10 issues £75 (£7.50 per issue) officer, all issues marked clearly and correctlyth his wi Whole Page : 5 issues £60 10 issues £120 (£12 per issue) name etc. His pay was a princely sum of one -and six pence a day with deductions for laundry. Four years For new advertisers, buy 5 or 10 and get one free so 6 for 5 or 11 for 10. were spent officer training in trades includingdwork, woo If less than 5 booked then £8 for half page and £14 for whole page per issue. (Joe still has the tool box he made), all sortsmetal of working (no regard for health and safety) thenelec- the trical school, learning such things as the workings of tiny The views of the contributors are not necessarily thoseof the Editor or Magazine pumps to ones which could lift thousands of gallonsa Committee. Advertisements are accepted in good faith,but neither the Editor nor the minute. Joe’s group of students formed a band,ing play Committee can bear responsibility for the work done by, nor the behaviour of, the normal military music, but earned the approvalhe of t Commander in Chief when they jazzed up marching advertiser. items in the manner of Glen Miller. At the endhis oftime t apprentices were considered able to do ANYTHING. He gained in rank and was transferredto various vessels around the world, TREKENNER SCHOOL including HMS Warrior to N. Vietnam, South Africahen many t other ports on Ark Royal, as Chief Petty Officer, aged just 24. There wereadventures many on Ark Royal eventually signing up for a further 12 years when he was 18 years old. Anyone who would like to join the Lezant Lunchplease Club telephone Ruth on 01566 782286 or Audrey on 01566 773062 for more details andeserve to r a place. Joy Holter 01579 371223 [email protected]

6 31 PARISH TAXI SCHEME

Lezant Horticultural Society FOR RESIDENTS OF LEZANT PARISH ONLY

NEWS FLASH! Congratulations, Mary! Mary Crew, long-time Chair of the Lezant The parish council subsidy for the taxi scheme is now £4 per trip, return £4 each way . The fares Horticultural Society, is to receive her Cornwall Civic Award 2019 in recognition of her charged by Launceston Taxis are as below. As a resident of Lezant Parish , you are entitled to a work for the community. Mary was nominated by our local Cornwall Councillor. Neil subsidy of £4.00 for any taxi journey at any time, so long as a taxi is available. To take advantage of the Burden; the award ceremony takes place on 1st May at County Hall in . scheme the taxi must be pre-booked through Launceston Taxis on 07340 813434. The taxi driver will have a form that he will complete. You sign the form and pay the reduced rate to the driver. Please note

that the single fares quoted below are for guidance only, if you live outside one of the villages the fare I hope you are reading this diary before Tuesday 30th April, as that is may differ slightly: when the Society is having a Coffee Morning at Central Methodist Lezant £8.00 Subsidy £4.00 You pay £4.00 Church in Launceston. It starts at 10.30 am. Please come along and visit us there and buy some delicious cakes and savoury items and Tregada £8.00 You pay £4.00 join us for a coffee. Trekenner £9.00 You pay £5.00

Trekelland £8.00 You pay £4.00

Our next event is the Plant Sale on Saturday 11th May in the Church Trebullett £9.00 You pay £5.00 Room. This is held in conjunction with the Church Cake Sale, so Treburley £9.00 You pay £5.00 please come along and buy some plants for your garden. Mr Neil Ashmore will also be in attendance. If you have anything £9.50 You pay £5.50 you would like to donate to this Sale, then please either bring it Eg, a return journey from Treburley to Launceston will cost £10 in total. The Parish Council would to the Church Room on Friday 10th May around 7.30 pm or drop it encourage all residents to use the taxi whenever possible although it is appreciated that a taxi is not in on Saturday morning. If you would like it collecting, please let me always available. Pre-booking the day before can sometimes help. Remember, the taxi cannot be know on 01566 775676. used on a regular basis for commuting between home and work, nor as a school-run vehicle.

COADS GREEN METHODIST CHAPEL This year's Garden Competition will be held FILM AFTERNOONS – 1st Sunday of each month during week commencing 15th July 2019 for Summer Flower Gardens, Patio Gardens, “UNBROKEN is a film that follows the incredible true story of Vegetable Gardens and a Hanging Basket. We the Olympian and war hero Louis “Louie” Zamperini. He, along have some beautiful gardens in the parish and with two other crewmen, survived in a raft for 47 days before please don't be shy about showing them off! being captured by the Japanese Navy during WWII. He spent If nothing else, it gives us an incentive to tidy two years in a prisoner of war camp beaten and humiliated up our gardens. Entry forms will be in the July time and again, but he takes refuge in memories of his Diary, so please look out for them. mother’s prayers, his friends faith and the powerful, encourag- ing words of his brother “If you can take it, you can make it.”

We also have an advance date for your diary. The Society is having a Pasty and Puddings Evening on Saturday 31st August, Come and join us to watch this inspiring film, UNBROKEN at Coads Green Chapel on Further details will follow later, but keep the date free in your Sunday 5 th May at 2:30 pm and learn something of the resilient power of the human diary. These events are also good fun and a chance to catch up with old friends. spirit. nd JW SAVE THE DATE: Sunday 2 June Film “Paul, Apostle of Christ”

30 7 TREBURLEY SOCIAL CLUB MAY 2019

Saturday 11th Entertainment evening with Brian and John. Members £2.50, non members £3. 8pm start

Saturday 18th Quiz Night—Leah Docherty will be your Quiz Master. £1.50 per person. 8pm start. Wednesday 29th Monthly Bingo Evening

Garden and Flower Group Our March meeting was very well attended with a floral art workshop led by DO YOU NEED SPACE? Louise Trenerry. The theme was for a spring/Easter floral art creation. Louise demonstrated two arrangements; one posy shaped and one L shaped, and talked us through how to create them. Each of us was then provided with a piece of pre- soaked oasis strapped to a plastic dish, and invited to We clear…… create our own masterpiece using flowers and green- ery provided together with whatever we had brought Homes, Attics, Garages & Sheds from our gardens. The results were both diverse and beautiful. Congratulations to Rhona Cowling for winning Louise’s vote and prize for the Give us a call before you dump it, it may improve your wealth! best arrangement and to Jill Price who gained the most votes from members for her arrangement. Gill : 01566 786900 Outings for the summer include The Garden House near Yelverton on May 15th, Vinyl Records Wanted ... contact: Tony : 01579 371104 Andrews Corner Garden, Okehampton on June 19th and Garden’s Cottage, St. Blazey on July 17th. Each of these trips will start at Lezant Church lych gate at 1.30pm to share lifts. If you would like to join us, let me or Shirley know to be sure we don’t leave without you! Rosemary Buckler

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22 15 Lawrence House Museum Transport – Bus and Coach and Travel Information 12 Mon - Sat. Bude - Launceston - Plymouth, Sun Launceston - Plymouth. U3A Local History Group wins prestigious Heritageward A GoCornwallBus (www.plymouthbus.co.uk) tel 01752 662271. At a recent ceremony, Cornwall Museums Partnershipand the SW 6A Mon-Sun. Exeter-Okehampton-Launceston-Bude. Stagecoach Southwest. Museum Development made “Heritage Awards” toworking those www.stagecoachbus.com/devon.01392 427711Disability helpdesk 01392 889749 to preserve Cornwall’s heritage and present itnovel in a manner. National Express Coaches - www.nationalexpress.com 2019 is only the second year that these awards been have made with the aims of showing best practice and sharingthe diverse Launceston Taxis (Parish Taxi Scheme) 07340 813434 ideas put forward by the entrants. Little Red Bus—Launceston Community Transport Partnership. Please give 24 hours’ notice to book your seat by phoning 01566 777960 Mon-Fri 10.00-12.00 Return fare In 2019, there were a number of different categories of award £3, single £2, concessionary bus passes accepted for Dial A Ride only. including Innovation, Best Project on a Budget,ironmental, Env Audience Initiative, Family Friendly, Heritagees, Hero Cornish TAP Transport (non-urgent health related journeys) 01872 223388 Object of the Year and a Judges’ Special Award. Traveline www.travelinesw.com 0871 200 2233 Members of the U3A Local History Group were nominated by National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk 0845 7484950 Lawrence House Museum for a ‘Heroes for Heritageard’ Aw in Diana Sutherland and Tessa Baker of Hospital. Launceston Community Hospital: Main Hospital 01566 761000; which a volunteer team has achieved somethingicularly part the U3A Local History Group with MIU 01566 761030; Physiotherapy Outpatients 01566 761022 special, for the exhibition on ‘Houses within estonLaunc Town judge Hilary Burr, Volunteer Local Government Wall’ which was mounted in the Museum in 2017018. and 2 Development manager at Shelterbox. Lezant Parish Council – Chairman Mr I Nash 01579 370644 Clerk: Mrs Sam Inman, To their amazement, the team was shortlisted somembers, two Diana Sutherland and Tessa Baker attended 01566 784050, [email protected] Parish Council Meetings: 2 nd Tuesday of the ceremony on 21 March. They waited with baitedreath bas the team was up against much better known month (except August) 7.30pm Lezant Church Room museums in Cornwall. However, the groups were divided each into two - larger organisations, thoseh 2 wit Member of Parliament: Mr Scott Mann (Conservative) Constituency Office : 01208 or more members of staff, and small organisations,run by volunteers or with fewer than 2 memberstaff. of s 75656 To the team’s delight, and that of their nominatorLawrence House Museum, they won the category Cornwall Councillor: Mr Neil Burden 01566 782286 ‘Heritage Heroes’. The awards will be on displayn Lawrence i House in the new season and are aation celebr Cornwall Council 0300 1234 100 (all Departments) www.cornwall.gov.uk the work of all the volunteers who dedicated yearsthree of hard work to produce an exhibition enjoyed by MEP : For the names of the 6 MEPs for the South West, check on both the local population and visitors to the museum. http://www.europarl.org.uk/en/your_meps.html This is a real achievement both for Launcestonand U3A for Lawrence House Museum and special Cornwall Council Enquiry office, Registrar & One Stop Shop : Launceston Li- congratulations are due to all who made the awardossible. p brary, Bounsalls Lane, PL15 9AB. Open Tues, Wed, Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-1pm. Cherry Warne Registrar open Wed 9.30am-1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Fri 9.30am-12.30pm and 1pm- 4.30pm. Or phone 0300 1234 181 Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm Children at Risk : If you know of a child at risk: 0300 123 1116 Police : PCSO 30115 Mark Canvin. Email: [email protected] Tel. non emergency: 101 The next meeting is on: Tuesday 21 Refuse : Household and Recycling Collections 0300 1234 141 Collection day Thursday May 2019 at 7.00pm at Eagle House for whole parish. Launceston Waste and Recycling Centre, Pennygillam Industrial Es- Hotel, 3 Castle Street, Launceston tate, Launceston. Open all year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day PL15 8BA 9am to 4pm. 0300 1234 141. Replacement recycling bags: from One Stop Shop (see above). “Wobbles, Warbles & Fish – from Movement Disorders to Dyslexia” Tourist Information Centre . White Hart Arcade, Launceston PL15 8AA. Tel. 01566 The speaker will be Professor John Stein, Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience, 772321 Department of Physiology, Anatomy & Genetics and Fellow of Magdalen College, Parish website : www.lezantparish.btck.com Oxford. Dentistry. If you do not have an NHS dentist and want to add your name to the NHS waiting list please call 0300 311 2233. If you need urgent dental treatment and do not For any queries contact: Cherry Warne on 01566 772701 currently have an NHS dentist, please call 0333 405 0290. Helpline on 033300 633 00, or email: [email protected] open 07.30 to 14.30 or through our website www.cafescilaunceston.org

16 21 LOCAL INFORMATION SUE BARNES Clubs and Groups A tribute to the late Susan Margaret Barnes - who died Funfit Alternate Fridays. peacefully at home on 4th April 2019 Trebullett Hall 10.45 to 11.45am. 01566 782286 Bible Study 2nd and 4th Mondays Sue was interested in everyone and everything. She followed a Trebullett Hall 1.45-2.45. 01566 782921 deep enquiry into the meaning of her life; her place and Garden and Flower Group purpose in the world. 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm Church Room. 01579 370525 and 01566 777340 Sue was born in 1935 at Burners Heath Cottage in Pirbright, Launceston Area Art Group Surrey to Albert and Margaret. Four years later her beloved Thursdays—Trebullett Hall Phone for details. 01579 363748 Lezant Bellringers sister Christine was born. Practice Night Wednesdays Lezant Church 01579 370993 Lezant Church Cake Sale She knew Chris (Dad) from their childhood days and they 2nd Saturday Church Room 10.30-12 noon. 01579 370861 married in 1961. Lezant Horticultural Society 01579 370621 Their long partnership has been a testament to love, commitment and family. Lunch Club Last Wednesday 12 noon They had us four children, (all under the age of 6), when they set off on their Cornish Trebullett Hall 01566 782286 Parish Council adventure; bravely leaving a job and a house to create a new life. Dad driving the furniture, 2nd Tuesday. Church Room.7.30pm Clerk: 01566 784050 and Mum all us children! Patchwork Group 01566 782556 Tuesdays October to March They arrived in the parish more than 50 years ago. Throughout that time Lezant Church and The Sew and Sews its community have been a foundation and a sanctuary where Sue found inspiration and Alternate Mondays. 01566 782282 friendship. She played a full and active part in parish life, making many cups of tea, joining Short Mat Bowls the Inny Singers, riding with SCADRA, sitting on the P.C.C. for many years, being part of the Every Monday 7pm Trebullett Hall 01566 782282 Tots and Tea Young Wives group, teaching many of the local children at Trekenner School, cooking and Alternate Mondays Trebullett Hall 01566 782223 washing up at Lunch Club, enjoying walking Herbie and meeting her fellow dog walkers, Trebullett Coffee Morning whilst also loving and caring for her family and supporting Dad on the farm. 1st Wednesday Trebullett Hall 10.30-12 noon. 01566 782286 Treburley Social Club She met life’s joys and heartbreaks with a wisdom and acceptance, always counting her Daily 7.30pm-11.00 pm 01579 370889 Fridays only 6pm-11.30pm blessings, her family and her friends where so precious to her.. Trekenner Pre-School 01579 370435 Sue was always independent, active and capable so when her mobility began to diminish 18 Trekenner School FOTS months ago it brought many challenges; which she met with such grace. This meant that the 07715 576535 (Kelly Menhenitt) Women's Institute journey was full of love and learning for us all; there was time to talk, to give thanks for the 2nd Wednesday 7.30 pm Church Room 01566 774825 blessings and to nurture the ever deepening bond with her dear family and friends. Worship (for the regular Church and Chapel Services please refer to In her living and in her dying she was inspirational; through the grief and joy, the beautiful contact list) heartfelt conversations, the appreciation of every note of birdsong, every flower and ray of sunshine, she found something valuable and interesting in every moment. Lezant Church: Revd Heather West (01566 770649) Church Warden: Mr Robin West (01566 770649) The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to everyone who has given us support, kindness Lezant Bell Ringers – Captain - Mr P Knight (01579 370993) and care over these last months, and always. We are delighted that more than £1,000 was

given in Mum’s memory to Lezant Church. Trebullett Methodist Chapel: Minister – Rev Jo Smart (01566 782921) Secretary: Mrs. T. Stafford 01208 871366 Fiona Barnes

20 17 MAY DIARY EDWARD KING You may remember that in the March 2017 issue of this magazine, we told the story of Revd. FW King including the time he was Rector at Lezant from about 1928 to 1939. Edward was born in 1927 shortly before the family moved to Lezant 01- Wed Trebullett Coffee Morning, Trebullett Hall, 10.30 - 12 noon. and he died earlier this year. He was the fourth of May the five children of Revd. King and his wife Sarah. 05- Trebullett Chapel Anniversary service at 11am with Kids Aloud. Trebullett Hall Sun Harold spent his early life living in Lezant Rectory. May 11 am - 12. Crafts and fun for children 0-12. In 1939 the family had to move to Exmouth after 06- Mon the death of Revd. King and the three younger May BANK HOLIDAY 08- children were sent to St Edmunds School for Wed Lezant W.I. Church Room, 7.30pm ."The Stone Mason" by Ian Piper. May clergy orphans in Canterbury. When the Second World War broke out the 09- Thu Mobile Library, Monks Hill, Treburley, 12.35 - 12.55. School was evacuated to the Carlyon Bay Hotel (where, during recent May 10- renovations, some letters to Edward from his mother were found hidden Fri Funfit, Trebullett Hall, 11a.m. May under floorboards.) 11- Lezant Church Cake Sale and LHS Plant Sale (see P 30), Church Room, 10.30 Sat May - 12.00 noon. Treburley Social Club, entertainment with Brian & John 8pm National Service came for 3 years after leaving school during wich time he 13- Tots and Tea, Trebullett Hall; Sew and Sews, Penmarech, Trebullett; Bible was posted to the Middle East. Afterwards he moved to live with his family Mon May Study, Trebullett Hall, 1.45 - 2.45. Short Mat Bowls, Trebullett Hall, 7.15 p.m. in St Ives and it was there that he met his wife to be Kath Care whom he 14- Tue May Lezant Parish Council, Lezant Church Room, 7.30 pm. married in 1957. In 1954 Edward started working for the Legal & General 15- Flower and Garden Group trip to The Garden House near Yelverton. Meeting Insurance Company in Birmingham and worked there until his retirement. Wed May at the Church Lych Gate at 1.30pm. Edward and Kath lived in Olton near Birmingham and their daughter, 18- Sat Pamela, was born in 1960. May Treburley Social Club Quiz Night 19- Sun All three regularly attended St Margaret’s, Olton, where Edward spent many May Kids Aloud. Trebullett Hall 11 am - 12. Crafts and fun for children 0-12. years on the PCC. He managed the planned giving and covenant scheme 20- Mon Short Mat Bowls, Trebullett Hall, 7.15 p.m. May and for a period was church warden. Sadly Kath died in 1986. Edward 21- Neighbourhood Development Plan Meeting, Trebullett Hall, 5-7 pm followed Tue enjoyed driving and after retirement he got a part time job driving all over May by the Annual Parish Meeting 7 p.m. on (see P. 33) the Midlands and down to Bristol. He did this for 13 years until his eyesight 24- Fri May Funfit, Trebullett Hall, 11a.m. started failing. He was helped greatly by the Blind Veterans Association including providing him with specialist equipment. With Pam, he attended 27- Mon BANK HOLIDAY May their centenary Royal Garden party at Buckingham Palace in 2015.

29- Wed Two of Edward’s brothers are still alive: David, who lives near Christchurch May Lunch Club, 12 noon, Trebullett Hall. Treburley Club Bingo. Advance date: Community Coffee and Cake Morning, Trebullett Hall 10.30am NZ and Harold, who lives in . He leaves his daughter and her Sat 1 June See page 4 husband Andrew, grandsons Joe and Sam and great grandson Dylan.

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