Love in a Box There is still time to make up a shoe box for this year's Love in PARISH MAGAZINE a Box appeal. (Please see last month's diary for all details or give me a ring) They are being collected on 12th November, ISSUE 106 so if you could get them to me by Saturday 10th November, then I can deliver them to the collection point in . NOVEMBER 2018 Make a child happy this Christmas. Ring on 01566 775676 or

07867 905645 or email [email protected]. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Many thanks! Janet Wild.

Christmas is coming! For many people, sending and receiving Christmas cards heralds the start of the festive season and helps to stave off winter blues with steady reminders that family and friends are thinking of each other during the cold, dark weeks ahead. Sending a charity Christmas card not only helps brighten someone's day but also helps support one of the many brilliant organisations Image courtesy of www.haraldthesmith.com working tirelessly to improve lives across the UK. ‘Cards for Good Causes’ helps over 250 charities by selling their cards EDITOR: ROB PETCH in 300 popup shops across the country. It offers an unrivalled selection TEL 01579 370151 of charity Christmas cards, wrapping and stocking fillers and promise to return at least 70p in every £1 to the individual charity you have EMAIL: [email protected] chosen to support. Buying from Cards for Good Causes is a great choice for both you and your chosen charity. ADVERTISING and ACCOUNTS: Pam West You can see a selection at Central Methodist Church Launceston from 1st November to 8th December. TEL 01579 371167 10am - 4pm Monday to Friday EMAIL: [email protected] 10am - to 1pm Saturdays

DISTRIBUTION: Jill Price Lavinia Archer 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 Front cover: A picture of a bloomery furnace. Fuell ed with charcoal and using LIST OF ADVERTISERS local iron ore, it is kept burning at a high temperature by the use of bellows; the A J DESIGN (Andy Paton) Chartered Architectural Technician 22 ’bloom’ it produces is a messy lump of iron and sla g which has to be further refined by heating in a hearth with more charcoal a nd bellows again. The end A N JEWELL Painter and Decorator 23 product is wrought iron which can be made into things like spears, ploughshares BEN’S BOILER SERVICES 10 and the like. This method of making iron came from the Roman world almost 2000 years ago. CBL STOVE & CHIMNEY SPECIALISTS 25 Finding one of these furnaces at the bottom of a p ost hole being dug in our CHRIS LYLE PLASTERING 13 garden was what last month’s cover was about… Fe is the symbol for iron — like ROOT AND BRANCH Tree Service 14 the iron used by the smiths of Shop. Ire ne Woods had a very close guess as to what it was about, suggesting the phras e ’strike while the iron is ESG BOILERCARE 12 hot’ - a phrase with real meaning in the art of smithing. Andrew Hudson realised GLEBE VETERINARY SURGERY 26 that the other element symbols related to metals wh ich had been mined in the GROUP TRAVEL Coach Hire and Excursions 29 Parish or could be found as placer deposits in the rivers. There is the earthwork of a Romano-British settlement only 350 yards from the furnace, so who JOHN CLARK Carpentry/Painting/Decorating 22 knows…? Currently waiting for an archaeologist to take a look at it! LAUNCESTON COMPUTERS (Sales, Repairs & Training) 13

Editorial H.A.G.S. The Clutter Busters ( House clearances and help with household tasks ) 29

As I write this, we seem to experiencing something of an ‘Indian Summer’ which MOBILE FOOT CARE Foot Care in your own home 24 is great if you want to get those last minute jobs in the garden completed. Or should I say ‘ in the waspo-hornetarium’ ? Three hornets drinking the sap MOORLAND FUELS (Local Fuel Supplier) 3 seeping from a shrub I was attempting to trim became quite anxious about the MORWELLHAM QUAY Attraction 11 movement of the pruning-saw inches from their perch. Not as anxious as me when they started circling my head, I have to admit. I let them be… they were N & P SERVICES (N Barnes) General Building 23 European hornets judging by their NAOMI FINCH Mobile Hairdressing 28 yellow thoraxes, and despite their fearsome reputation they do a lot of PENDRAGON COUNTRY HOUSE Restaurant and Function Room 26 good in the garden. A couple of PHIL AND MARK KNIGHT Garden & Building Services 10 months ago I watched them R MEARS & SONS Chimney Sweeps 3 predating on the wasps which were in their turn predating on aphids. R J HOSKING Tree Surgeon 12 Everything has its place in nature. SOMETHING NICE CATERING (Judith Scott) Catering Service 28

Spot the shield bug in my photo of SWITCHED ON (Danny Hawley) Electrician 14 the hornet. Must have been a confident one… Rob. TAW VALLEY UPHOLSTERY (Louisa Mogford) 15 THE SPRINGER SPANIEL Pub and Restaurant 9

TREBURLEY GARAGE (R Rowe/R Thomas) Vehicle Repairs 27

RAINFALL FIGURES FOR September PHYSIO Physiotherapy/Acupuncture 24 1/2 2018 : 60mm (2 “) VICTORIA WILLIAMS UPHOLSTERY 27

2017 : 172mm (7 “) W HALE Plumber 15

Rainfall measured at Trekenner by Sue Barnes. Look s like September didn’t do as well as 2017 in making up for the dry year so far!

2 35 Lezant Horticultural Society Christmas Market Saturday 3rd November is the date of the Society's Christmas Market in Lezant Church Rooms. It starts at 10.30 am, so come along and buy some early Christmas gifts. We will have stalls selling good quality Christmas presents, trinkets and cakes. There will also be tea and coffee available, so start this year’s Christmas shopping in Lezant and have a look at what we have to offer. If you have anything you would like to donate to our sale, please ask any committee member or bring it along on the day. Many thanks! Janet Wild Secretary

34 3 METHODIST CHURCH (contribution by Jill Price) Planning applications received: Our month began with our Harvest Festival on 7th October when we welcomed Revd Roger Greene to lead our morning service. The chapel had been beautifully decorated by the ladies and there was a good PA18/07958. Mr & Mrs Sheldrake. Change of use of land from attendance at the service which was enjoyed by all. Following the pasture to sand school exercise area for horses. Carool, Trekenner. service, we served a hot lunch in the hall of various casseroles followed PA18/08767. Mr Bagshaw. Amended scheme for the erection of by the usual delicious sweets. Over 40 came to the service and lunch, holiday chalet to replace holiday unit. Land north east of Trekenner some being new to our events and a special welcome to them. We hope Mill. that they come again. Donations given at the lunch were for Farming Community Network in and the non perishable goods donated were passed to Launceston Foodbank. Status of previous applications: We are beginning to plan our Christmas events. Our annual meal and entertainment will be on the evening of Saturday 24th November – this is always an evening of fun and laughter as well as a delicious supper so PA18/05796 – Mr P Swann – Retention of timber cabin as mark the date in your diary. Tickets will be available from members at the beginning of next month. (Advert below) temporary accommodation until new dwelling is finished and for the Our Carol Service and Nativity will be on the evening of Sunday 23rd proposed use as a workshop related to alpaca fleece processing, a December and all are very welcome. This is usually followed by tea and, training centre for animal husbandry and craft work, and during the weather permitting, carol singing around the village. summer months as a residential training centre for alpaca farming. Please do join us for these events, all are very welcome. Lowley Brook Farm, – Approved

TREBULLETT COMMUNITY PA18/06515 – Mr R Edwards – Change of use from residential ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MEAL AND ENTERTAINMENT dwelling and annexe to combined residential and B&B. Primrose SATURDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2018 STARTING AT 6.30 PM Cottage, – Approved ADULTS £8 FAMILY TICKET AT THE DOOR Please come and join us for what will be a delicious Christmas Supper followed by an eve- PA18/06925 – Mr & Mrs Jones – Two houses. Land west of Coth ning’s entertainment that promises to make the hall resound with laughter. If you haven’t been to this event before, make this the first time—we are sure you will come back every Meagor, Trebullett – Approved year afterwards! All are very welcome to join in the fun! PA18/06785 – Mr Judge – Reserved matters of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following outline approval. Rose Cottage Barn, Rezare – Approved

PA18/06814 – Mr D J Watkins – Proposed children's play area and installation of flue for pizza oven. Penscombe Farm Shop - Approved

4 33 PARISH COUNCIL CHURCH AND CHAPEL SERVICES FOR OCTOBER St Briochus Church, Lezant HIGHWAYS 4th November 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion The clerk (see below) reports any problems that come to her attention to 11th November 11.15am Remembrance Sunday Service and Eucharist with Cormac. If you have something to report an exact location and photo on your Revd Rev Heather West. Trebullett Chapel will be joining us mobile phone are useful. Members of the public are also able to do this directly 18th November 10am Open Door Service (Local Worship Leader) to (0300 1234 100), online or at www.fixmystreet.com 25th November 6.30pm Eucharist with Rev Heather West (Lezant Church only) Our Parish Clerk: Trebullett Methodist Church Mrs Sam Inman, 01566 784050 email [email protected] 4th November 11am Youth Praise and Shoebox Sunday YOUR COUNCILLORS 11th November Remembrance Sunday at Lezant Church.

Chairman: I G Nash 01579 370644 No service at Trebullett

Vice Chairman: S Oakley 01579 371373 18th November 11am Morning Service with Mr Neil Burden County Councillor: N H Burden 01566 782286 25th November 11am Morning Service with Rev Cathy Arscott G H Scott G Holter Mrs J Dinnis 01579 370237 01579 371223 01566 782104 All welcome to attend services at either church. We would love to see you.

P J Cairns Mrs V Hill Mrs C Ayres 01566 782351 01566 772786 01579 370886

T Malcolm

07730 603689

PARISH NOTICES

Please refer to parish notice boards for current and new planning applications. Don’t forget to write in to the planning Department at Cornwall Council if you want to comment, support or object to an application. There is always a deadline specified on the planning notice - it is normally 21 days after the notice has gone up. If you forget to write in, your views will be taken into account but only PROVIDED the planning committee has not started to discuss the application. Remember to give your name and address—otherwise your views won’t be recorded.

Dog Poo bags—PLEASE remember to pick them up and take them home. Garden Waste—PLEASE compost it or take to the tip, DON’T throw it in the hedge!

32 5 ADVERTISEMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS and LUNCH CLUB REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER Beetle Drive! CONTRIBUTIONS Lezant Lunch Club met on Wednesday 26th September at Trebullett Hall. Everyone was welcomed by Veryan We always try to keep some space for your announcements and adverts! Milne-Home who announced that sadly, this would be Business, For Sale and Wanted advertisements can be placed her last Lunch Club meeting, as she would be moving in this magazine. away with her husband to be nearer to their family. For sale and wanted adverts can be sent to the editor via email, to: Veryan has been involved in the lunch Club since its [email protected] inception in 2002 with Val Bugden Causey. Veryan read Or post them in to:- out the advertisement which Val had written at that Rob Petch, Trekenner House, Trekenner PL15 9PH with your name and contact details time ending with “that she was sure that the meals inside... would be excellent and very enjoyable!” So they have ...and we will try and include them in the newsletter. Cost £1 per ‘For Sale’ proved to be. advertisement, maximum 25 words plus contact telephone number. Ruth Burden told the diners that at their age they knew No charge for “Free to good home” ads. everything, now all they had to do was to remember it. Don’t forget our “Congratulations” feature is available for local major personal events – And so the meal began. Our gentlemen cooks, Gary and th th th 80 , 90 and 100 birthdays, Golden and Diamond Weddings and other major awards Dave, had produced an excellent dinner of roast loin of e.g. honours from the Queen. pork and gravy with a sage toad-in-the-hole and apple Other contributions are a part of our magazine and we will do our best to include them sauce. As side dishes, roast potatoes, parsnip, potato provided you meet the copy deadline of 10th of the month . Next month’s issue will be a combine on for December and January so notes of dates, events, etc, and apple mash, carrots, French beans, braised red for both months to reach Rob by 10th December at the latest please. cabbage with red wine and sultanas were served. For Advertisements for your business or service are always welcome and may be dessert there were homemade individual fruit trifles. sent to Pam—details on the front page. Then followed a hilarious game of Beetle Drive organized by ------The advertising rates for bookings made from 1st August 2017 are as follow: Christine Stone, with Michael Prettejohn as Master of Ceremonies. Many players were unsure of the rules and some made up their Half page: 5 issues £37.50 10 issues £75 (£7.50 per issue) Whole Page : 5 issues £60 10 issues £120 (£12 per issue) own. After quite a noisy exchange, prizes were awarded to Beryl For new advertisers, buy 5 or 10 and get one free so 6 for 5 or 11 for 10. Knight, Mary Lambert-Boyton and Barry Higgins. If less than 5 booked then £8 for half page and £14 for whole page per issue. A vote of thanks was given and the diners responded in the usual way. Wanted! Land to rent for sheep keep/small sheep farming. Will consider any size, Anyone who would like to join the Lezant Lunch Club please condition or duration, within a 10 mile radius of . Please contact telephone Ruth on 01566 782286 or Audrey on 01566 773062 for Debbie or Darren on 01566 451578. more details and to reserve a place.

PRINTER CARTRIDGES FOR TREKENNER SCHOOL. Joy Holter. A new scheme run by The Recycling Company is now operating. However, only small cartridges can be recycled, mainly Hewlett Packard, Epson, Dell, Kodak, Samsung and Canon.

6 31 TREBURLEY SOCIAL CLUB PARISH TAXI SCHEME FOR RESIDENTS OF LEZANT PARISH ONLY

The parish council subsidy for the taxi scheme is now £4 per trip, return £4 each way . The fares

November 2018 charged by Launceston Taxis are as below. As a resident of Lezant Parish , you are entitled to a subsidy of £4.00 for any taxi journey at any time, so long as a taxi is available. To take advantage of the Friday 9th: Pasty, pint and pudding evening. 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 £5 for homemade pasty and pudding that the single fares quoted below are for guidance only, if you live outside one of the villages the fare may differ slightly: and a drink. 6pm start. Lezant £7.50 Subsidy £4.00 You pay £3.50

Saturday 17th: Jonny M - Entertainment evening. Tregada £8.00 You pay £4.00 Members £2.50, non members £3. Trekenner £8.00 You pay £4.00 Trekelland £8.00 You pay £4.00

8pm start Trebullett £9.00 You pay £5.00

Saturday 24th: Christmas Market. 9:30 - 12:00. Treburley £9.00 You pay £5.00 Rezare £9.50 You pay £5.50 Proceeds to Cancer Research Eg, a return journey from Treburley to Launceston will cost £10 in total. The Parish Council would encourage all residents to use the taxi whenever possible although it is appreciated that a taxi is not Quiz night - £1.50 per person. 8pm always available. Pre-booking the day before can sometimes help. Remember, the taxi cannot be start. used on a regular basis for commuting between home and work, nor as a school-run vehicle.

Your quizmaster will be Bryan Pipe. CaféScientifique is a nationwide network of groups for the informal discussion of scientific issues. The Wednesday 28th: Bingo Evening next meeting is on: Tuesday 20th November 2018 at the Liberty Suite, Jericho’s at 7.00pm, to be followed by a short AGM. TEST YOUR MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE! This month’s topic: “A Snapshot into Robotics for Civil Engineers” by Allan Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? Ibbotson and Will Harwood (E.g. the abdomen) A: The body is consisted into three parts - the brainium, Entry is still free but donations are very welcome to cover hire of room the borax and the abdominal cavity. and speakers’ expenses. All refreshments must be paid for. The branium contains the brain, the borax At Jericho’s Kitchen, 4 Northgate St, Launceston PL15 8BD (top floor) contains the heart and lungs, and the For any queries contact: Cherry Warne on 01566 772701 abdominal cavity contains the five bowels, A, E, I, O or email: [email protected] and U. or through our website www.cafescilaunceston.org

30 7 Stroke Befriending Service Have you had a stroke and would like to speak to someone who understands? Volunteer Cornwall’s Stroke Befriending Service could be just the thing you’re looking for. One of our friendly Stroke Befriending volunteers can meet with you on a regular basis and offer support and encouragement. We have found this can really help to build confidence and make people feel less isolated and more connected to their community. This is a completely free service and volunteers can visit people at home, in hospital or in a care home. Stroke Befriending is also available via telephone, email and video call. Or if you have had a stroke and would like to help someone else in their recovery journey, why not get in touch and find out more about becoming a Stroke Befriending volunteer? Contact Volunteer Cornwall to make a referral or find out more: Email - Laura Smith, Stroke Befriending Co- ordinator, [email protected] Call - 01872 266997 DO YOU NEED SPACE? Visit - https://www.volunteercornwall.org.uk/how-we-help/health-social- care/stroke-befriending-service

If you shop in Tesco then you will be familiar with the little blue coin you receive with your receipt We clear…… when you pay if you have provided your own bags. Trekenner school is happy to announce that we Homes, Attics, Garages & Sheds have been chosen as one of the community projects customers will be able to vote for in the Tesco Bags of Help scheme during November Give us a call before you dump it, it may improve your wealth! and December. PLEASE USE YOUR LITTLE BLUE COIN AND VOTE FOR OUR SCHOOL! We will use the grant awarded to us to improve our Gill : 01566 786900 outdoor learning space and create an all-weather learning area in the Vinyl Records Wanted ... contact: Tony : 01579 371104 playground. From the beginning of November until the end of December you will be able to vote for Trekenner School in the Launceston Tesco store - please support us! (From Joanne Burt, parent governor)

8 29 Something NICE Catering

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28 9 BEN’S BOILER SERVICES T. R. ROWE SERVICING AND BREAKDOWNS TREBURLEY GARAGE GAS-OIL-AGA LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL Landlord Gas Safety Checks TEL: 01579 370348

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10 27 Restaurant & Function Room Available For Pre-Booked Evening Meals and Special Events Evening Meals • Birthday Parties Christenings • Anniversaries Engagements • Weddings Christmas & New Year Parties Near Tavistock, , PL19 8JL Tel. 01822 832766 Themed Evenings www.morwellham-quay.co.uk [email protected] Wakes Tailor-made set menus & individually designed events for up to 50 Guests Pre-booking is essential. Please contact Sharon or Nigel Reed Christmas 2018 to discuss what we can do for you:

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Christmas at Morwellham – By Advanced Online Booking Only www.morwellham-quay.co.uk Receive a present from Santa - Board the train into the George & Charlotte copper mine to Santa’s GLEBE VETERINARY SURGERY Grotto, where you will get off the train to meet Santa. Each child will receive a present from Santa LEZANT PL15 9PP before boarding the train again to return to the station. Mulled wine and mince pies – The Ship Inn will be serving every adult with a glass of mulled wine RCVS APPROVED SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE and a mince pie.

Chocolate lollies – Each child can make their own chocolate lolly in our History of Chocolate Festive rolls – Each child can bake their own festive bread roll in our Bakery

Christmas tree decorations – Each child can paint their own Christmas tree decoration in our pottery

£13 Non-Members Opening Hours: £7 Members (of Morwellham Quay & Bicton Park Botanical Garden) Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm *under 2’s free, unless you wish them to receive a present Friday and Saturday 9am-noon

Evening Surgery Wednesday 7pm-8pm (Wheelchair users please call for information on the suitability of the train. If you would like to bring EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE an adult with learning disabilities to visit Santa, please just let us know on ordering what type of Please phone 01579 371295 for an appointment present would be suitable) Website : www.glebevets.co.uk Open 7 days a week, all year, only closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day

26 11 Thanks go to Godfrey Holter for contributing this lovely picture. A reminder, perhaps, that no matter what the outcome of Brexit is, even if the supermarket shelves are empty, there’ll always be food for country dwelling folk who know where to look!

12 25 Kate Rashbrooke MCSP & Jennifer Rashbrooke MCSP Acupuncture & HCPC registered Chartered Physiotherapists

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For further information e-mail [email protected] Call us on 01579 371081 or visit the website www.treburleyphysio.co.uk

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If you suffer discomfort from corns, callus, ingrown toenails, cracked heels, thickened nails etc. or just have difficulty cutting your toenails give me a call Telephone Sally 07961 076 168

24 13 N & P SERVICES

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14 23 A J DESIGN

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22 15 Transport – Bus and Coach and Travel Information WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! 12 Mon - Sat. Bude - Launceston - Plymouth, Sun Launceston - Plymouth. GoCornwallBus (www.plymouthbus.co.uk) tel 01752 662271. 6A Mon-Sun. Exeter-Okehampton-Launceston-Bude. Stagecoach Southwest. We have a small Cafe in the Centre www.stagecoachbus.com/devon.01392 427711Disability helpdesk 01392 889749 and need people to join our team. National Express Coaches - www.nationalexpress.com Experience is not required as full training will be provided. If this is not Launceston Taxis (Parish Taxi Scheme) 07340 813434 for you, perhaps you could drive our Little Red Bus—Launceston Community Transport Partnership. Please give 24 minibus, answer the phones, hours’ notice to book your seat by phoning 01566 777960 Mon-Fri 10.00-12.00 fundraise in your community, or Return fare £3, single £2, concessionary bus passes accepted for Dial A Ride only. assist with a supermarket collection. TAP Transport (non-urgent health related journeys) 01872 223388 Contact [email protected] or call 01726 885530. Traveline www.travelinesw.com 0871 200 2233 National Rail Enquiries www.nationalrail.co.uk 0845 7484950 Merlin MS Centre, Bradbury House, Hewaswater, , Cornwall PL26 7JF Hospital. Launceston Community Hospital: Main Hospital 01566 761000; Tel: 01726 885530 Email: [email protected] Website: MIU 01566 761030; Physiotherapy Outpatients 01566 761022 www.merlinmscentre.org.uk Local Government Charity Number: 1093691 Lezant Parish Council – Chairman Mr I Nash 01579 370644 Clerk: Mrs Sam Company Registration Number: 04460611 Inman, 01566 784050, [email protected] Parish Council Meetings: 2 nd Tuesday of month (except August) 7.30pm Lezant Church Room Member of Parliament: Mr Scott Mann (Conservative) Constituency Office : 01208 Become a governor? About two years ago (almost to the day) I saw an advert in the 75656 Lezant Parish Magazine for Governor vacancies at Trekenner Primary School so I decided Cornwall Councillor: Mr Neil Burden 01566 782286 to volunteer. This has been a fantastic decision: volunteering as a governor (and now Cornwall Council 0300 1234 100 (all Departments) www.cornwall.gov.uk chair) has made a difference to me personally. MEP : For the names of the 6 MEPs for the South West, check on The impacts on me have been that I now feel socially connected to the community in a http://www.europarl.org.uk/en/your_meps.html way that I wouldn’t have otherwise done; I have made some great friends among the Cornwall Council Enquiry office, Registrar & One Stop Shop : Launceston Library, Bounsalls Lane, PL15 9AB. Open Tues, Wed, Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am- other governors and I take personal satisfaction knowing that I am contributing to the 1pm. Registrar open Wed 9.30am-1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm. Fri 9.30am-12.30pm school’s success. In addition it’s allowed me to use my work acquired skills and that and 1pm-4.30pm. Or phone 0300 1234 181 Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm means that I feel better about myself overall. As the saying goes, ‘doing good, does you Children at Risk : If you know of a child at risk: 0300 123 1116 good.’ Police : PCSO 30115 Mark Canvin . Email: Being a governor sounds like a massive commitment but it’s not as onerous as people [email protected] Tel. non emergency: 101 imagine. At Trekenner we have 6 meetings a year plus occasional visits to see the Refuse : Household and Recycling Collections 0300 1234 141 Collection day school in action. And you will receive training and support too, which means that anyone Thursday for whole parish. Launceston Waste and Recycling Centre, Pennygillam Industrial Estate, Launceston. Open all year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and can contribute. The truth is anyone can be a governor: professional or student (18+), New Years Day 9am to 4pm. 0300 1234 141. Replacement recycling bags: from retiree or young mum and those in between! One Stop Shop (see above). I am particularly keen to hear from people who could contribute to legal, finance, health Tourist Information Centre . White Hart Arcade, Launceston PL15 8AA. Tel. and safety (buildings), communications, H.R. or education (if you’ve ever been to a 01566 772321 school, that’s you.) Please contact [email protected] (Chair of Governors at Parish website : www.lezantparish.btck.com Trekenner Primary School) or school Secretary Julie or Delyth on Dentistry. If you do not have an NHS dentist and want to add your name to the [email protected] or ring 01579 370435. NHS waiting list please call 01726 627990. If you need urgent dental treatment and do not currently have an NHS dentist, please call 01872 354375.

16 21 LOCAL INFORMATION Clubs and Groups

Funfit Alternate Fridays. Trebullett Hall 10.45 to 11.45am. 01566 782286 Bible Study 2nd and 4th Mondays Trebullett Hall 1.45-2.45. 01566 782921 Garden and Flower Group 3rd Wednesday 7.30pm Church Room. 01579 370525 and 01566 777340 Launceston Area Art Group Thursdays—Trebullett Hall Phone for details. 01579 370757 Lezant Bellringers Practice Night Wednesdays Lezant Church 01579 370993 Lezant Church Cake Sale 2nd Saturday Church Room 10.30-12 noon. 01579 370861 Lezant Horticultural Society 01579 370621 Lunch Club Last Wednesday 12 noon Trebullett Hall 01566 782286 Parish Council 2nd Tuesday. Church Room.7.30pm Clerk: 01566 784050 Patchwork Group 01566 782556 Tuesdays October to March The Sew and Sews Alternate Mondays. 01566 782282 Short Mat Bowls Every Monday 7pm Trebullett Hall 01566 782282 Tots and Tea Alternate Mondays Trebullett Hall 01566 782223 Trebullett Coffee Morning 1st Wednesday Trebullett Hall 10.30-12 noon. 01566 782286 Treburley Social Club Daily 7.30pm-11.00 pm 01579 370889 Fridays only 6pm-11.30pm Trekenner Pre-School 01579 370435 Trekenner School FOTS 07715 576535 (Kelly Menhenitt) Women's Institute 2nd Wednesday 7.30 pm Church Room 01566 774825 Worship (for the regular Church and Chapel Services please refer to contact list) Lezant Church: Revd Heather West (01566 770649) Church Warden: Mr Robin West (01566 770649) Lezant Bell Ringers – Captain - Mr P Knight (01579 370993) LAWRENCE HOUSE MUSEUM

-will be closed for the season by the time you read this. Watch for this space for the New Year’s Trebullett Methodist Chapel: Minister – Rev Jo Smart (01566 782921) re-opening date. Secretary: Mrs. T. Stafford 01208 871366

20 17 NOVEMBER DIARY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP TO FRIDAY 30 TH NOVEMBER 2018 Sun 4th Trebullett Chapel Youth Praise. All welcome. Sew and Sews 10.00 a.m. - 12.00, Penmarech, Trebullett; Tots and Arrangements for our Christmas Shopping Trip to Truro this year are well under Mon 5th Tea, Trebullett Hall, 10.30 a.m. - 12.30; Short Mat Bowls, Trebullet way. There are just 5 seats still available on the coach so why Hall, 7.15 p.m. not join us for the day? th Tue 6th Patchwork Group Trebullett Hall 2 p.m. The date is Friday 30 November, with the coach leaving Lezant, Trebullett and Treburley at about 10am. We will stop Wed 7th Trebullett Coffee Morning, Trebullett Hall, 10.30 – 12.00. at Launceston or Plusha to pick up anyone who needs that stop and arrive in Truro at about 11am. We will leave at 4pm Fri 9th Funfit, Trebullett Hall. We start at 11am. Pasty, Pint and Pudding eve- (which will give plenty of time for shopping and/or visiting the Cathedral , Museum etc) and, depending on traffic on the A30, Sat 10th Lezant Church Cake sale, Church Room, 10.30 - 12.00 noon arrive home about 5pm or just after. Bible Study, Trebullett Hall, 1.45 – 2.45. Short Mat Bowls, Trebullet Hopefully the coach will be full so the cost per person Mon 12th Hall, 7.15 p.m. will be £10 but may be slightly more if there are vacant seats. If the booked coach fills and there are Tue 13th Patchwork Group Trebullett Hall 2 p.m. Parish Council Meeting, Lezant more people wanting to come, then I can book a bigger coach! Please bring your family and Lezant WI Church Room, 7.30 p.m. Robert Kirkwood “Up the Creek Wed 14th friends. Please let me know if you would like to come and Beyond”. along calll me on 01579 370835 or email me on Kids Aloud. Trebullett Hall 11 am - 12. Crafts and fun for children 0-12. [email protected] . Sun 18th Crèche provided. Lezant Church – Open Door, 10:00 a.m. Sew and Sews 10.00 a.m. - 12.00, Penmarech, Trebullett; Tots and Mon 19th Tea, Trebullett Hall, 10.30 a.m. - 12.30; Short Mat Bowls, Trebullet Remembering loved ones at Christmas with Cornwall Hospice Care Hall, 7.15 p.m. Cornwall Hospice Care’s Christmas remembrance event; Light up a Life returns again this year with Tue 20th Patchwork Group Trebullett Hall 2 p.m. seven services across the county. Light up a Life offers people the chance to remember their loved ones at what can be a very busy and sometimes lonely time of year. Lezant Flower and Garden Group, Church Rooms, Lezant, 7.30p.m. Wed 21st At the heart of the events are our beautiful Books of Remembrance. Each venue has its own book and Floral Art Demonstration with Christmas in mind. All welcome there is a special service at all the locations, which are open to everyone. The pages are also available Thur 22nd Mobile library, Monks Hill, Treburley 13.25 - 13.45 to view on our website from November. If you would like to take part in Light up a Life, to remember someone special, forms can be found in all our hospice shops and at both hospices, alternatively go to Fri 23rd Funfit, Trebullett Hall. We start at 11am our website www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk and Light up a Life can be found within the ‘Support Us’ section. Community Christmas Market at Treburley Social Club 9.30am to Sat 24th 12.30pm. Trebullett Community Meal and Entertainment at Trebullett 2018 services Hall 6.30pm. All welcome. See ads P4 & 17. Friday 30 th November, Truro Cathedral, 7.30pm Bible Study, Trebullett Hall, 1.45 – 2.45. Short Mat Bowls, Trebullet nd Mon 26th Sunday 2 December, St Mary’s Church, Biscovey, St Austell, 4pm Hall, 7.15 p.m. Tuesday 4 th December, St Mary Magdalene Church, Launceston, Tue 27th Patchwork Group Trebullett Hall 2 p.m. 6pm Lunch Club, Trebullett Hall, 12 noon. Treburley Club Monthly Bingo Wednesday 5 th December, Church, , 6pm Wed 28th Evening Thursday 6 th December, Chapel Street Methodist Church, Funfit, Trebullett Hall, 10.45 - 11.45 a.m. Centenary of WW1 - Special , 6pm Fri 30th Service of Commemoration at Lezant Church 6.30pm Saturday 8 th December, The Old School Room, , , 6pm Sunday 9 th December, The Smuggler’s Den Inn, Cubert, 7pm

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