February 2020 No.473 50p to Non Residents The Compass from The Swedish Brigantine ‘Wilhelm’ Wrecked on 29th January 1894 see pages 14 & 16 for the full story 1 Events 2 CONTENTS PAGE Editorial Age Concern 12 Tony was asking what I would like Bottreaux Surgery 10 for our up and coming anniversary. Business Index 38 I said I wanted something shiny Competition 16 that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 Compass Story 14,16 seconds. Crackington Shop 9 So he bought me some bathroom Churches 22,32 scales! Directory of Clubs 37 Happy Valentine’s Day Events and Reviews 2,5,39,40 And be ready for Spring! Hedges 26 “May the weather be with you” Interests 18 (quote from Radio 4 Gardener’s Notices 7,24,30 Question Time) Parish Council 34,35 Heather Parish Diary 20,21 Green Quiz 28 St Gennys Cricketers 10 What to do in Garden 22 The Deadline for submissions to the next Gazette is end of day 17th of this month email:[email protected] Your Editors are: Heather Smith 01840 230976 Margaret Kirkwood 01840 230911 The St Gennys Gazette exists for the benefit of St Gennys Parish and its residents. It aims to provide an information service to publicise events and activities in St Gennys and its neighbouring parishes and publish Parish topics of interest. Publishing includes printed, digital and online for- mats. It takes no editorial positions. The Editors may edit articles, letters, adverts or any other content submitted to the Gazette. They reserve the right not to publish anything that they judge to be counter to the intentions of the Gazette or generally inappropriate for publication. Disclaimer: The ideas and opinions printed in the Gazette do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor and the Gazette Team. The contents of the Gazette, including images, may not be cop- ied, reproduced, distributed, republished, downloaded, posted, transmitted or displayed in any form or by any means without prior permission of the St Gennys Gazette Team. If permission is sought and given, it is expected that all articles/images be accredited to either St Gennys Gazette or the author of said article/images. The Gazette is available on the Parish Council website - www.stgennys.co.uk 3 4 Reviews of Events ST GENNYS CALENDAR 2020 Many thanks to the (more or less-- We had 300 calendars printed last we weren’t counting) 50 people year, a 33% increase on previous who made their way through rain, years, and have sold almost all of wind, and weather-related misery them. Without Crackington Stores to the Crackington Village Shop more effort was required to sell the Christmas event. We raised £70 calendars, but local businesses were and gathered many suggestions, brilliant at supporting the venture. ranging from the products people Thank you to everyone who would like the shop to carry to contributed photographs, everyone innovative fundraising ideas. The that has bought one and all the Crackington Village Shop Committee is grateful for all of businesses who have sold them them. including: Our thanks also to the Burden Trust The Coombe Barton, and to The Coop supporting the Crackington Cider Company shop in these early stages. Ellen Hawley The Haven Café Marshgate Stores Wainhouse Stores, The final sum raised for the Burden Trust from the sale of these the calendar will be known by next Police arrested two kids issue. The calendars are also a very yesterday, one was useful tool for promoting our lovely drinking battery acid, parish (as if it needs it!) the other was eating If we are to produce a 2021 edition fireworks. They charged we will need MORE photographs, in one and let the other landscape, high resolution (Smart phone pictures are usually one off! acceptable) depicting the parish throughout the year. (thanks Tommy Cooper) So get snapping and send in those atmospheric, alluring, artistic, and my all time favourite attractive photographs to - comedian. ed [email protected] Thank you Heather and Jane 5 Consider taking a walk to New Mills, along the public foot- path from St Juliot’s Church towards Boscastle along the Valency Valley. Well worth the effort this time of year to see the abundance of Snow Drops amongst the ruins. Ed. 6 Notices Due to a move to a smaller property in the near future I'm offering for sale these items which I will be unable to accommodate: A man walked into the Habitat oak dining table 8ft.6ins x 2ft.10ins. doctor’s , the doctor as new. £500.00. said “I haven’t seen Double futon sofabed with new cover and in you in a long time’. excellent condition. £250.00. The man replied, ’I know, I’ve been ill’ Marks and Spencer full size bunk beds with mattresses, also in excellent condition. £250.00. Rosie Norman. 01840 230434 [email protected] FOR SALE -Invacare Jazz 4 wheel walker\rollator. Brand new, light- weight, foldable with seat and shopping basket, brakes. Receipt for £190, sell for £100. Small light wood dining table and two matching chairs with black seat pads. Table 700mm square. £45. Untreated pine blanket box, excellent condition. 700mm length, 400mm wide, 500mm height. £35. Faux leather high back brown bucket chair with dark wooden legs. Very good condition. £35. BT 4100 big button cordless phone. Hearing aid compatible. Little used. £25. To view please call Stuart on 01840 230023 FEBRUARY’S PARISH WALK NEXT WALK Saturday 22nd February Meet Crackington Institute 11am. Route: Trehole, Trevigue, Woodgate, Hallagather. All welcome. Stout boots essential. Thermos comforting. Phone Gill 01840 230393 7 8 Crackington Village Shop News We had an overwhelming response to the survey with 255 completed by 10th January, mainly from permanent residents in Higher Crackington but overall from a wide spread across the Parish, as well as nearly 40 visitors and second home owners! More than 200 people said yes they would use a shop located by the Institute and would most likely use a social area for a cuppa. It was noted by some people in Mineshop and the St Gennys side of the valley, that as expected, it was easier to travel to Wainhouse Stores. We had more than 100 offers of help and support in the set up and running of the shop, with more than 30 people with businesses, clubs or societies that could work with or use the shop. In general, as wide a range of stock as possible is wanted with a preference for local and fresh bakery, dairy, fruit and veg items. Most people didn’t mind the opening hours, though 8am to 6pm was marginally most popular. We have been asked whether the Post Office will be reinstated, unfortunately, according to Bude Post Office, of which Crackington was a sub-office, it will not in the near future. However, if we use the mobile van service more, then we may be able to increase the hours spent in Crackington, and maybe in the future be considered for a more permanent service. Also, there were some concerns that the green space behind the Institute would be lost, however, we wish to restate, as we did at the Christmas Gathering, that this is not the case! We are working to promote its use, not take it away. There were many other comments and suggestions which are still to be processed… we will have a full summary of all the questions and these points available at our Pancake Lunch on 21st February 12— 2pm. Please do come and see us if you are able. A report will also be posted on social media soon. Thanks again for such an amazing response to the survey. Sally Gostick 9 Bottreaux Surgery news The end of the year has also seen many changes to the practice. Dr Rebekah Gibbons sadly left Bottreaux Surgery after ten years’ service in December. We wish Dr Gibbons all the best in her future endeavours. Patients registered under Dr Gibbons will be transferred to Dr Radford and Dr Walker. Dr Sarah Partridge joined the practice on 31st December and Dr Dudley Young will be working with the practice as from 8th January. Dr Partridge and Dr Young will be working to support Dr Radford and Dr Walker with their patient lists. Patients can see any GP. The practice also had the exciting arrival of a paramedic on 30th December; Ms Kerry Strong will be providing on the day appointments for the more urgent and acute concerns. Working on a Monday and Friday, Kerry will also be providing home visits for those that are unable to attend the practice due to medical needs. The Partners have recently spent (and are continuing to spend) money on improving the Tintagel premises and on renewing equipment such as a new ECG machine at both Tintagel and Boscastle, a centrifuge (allowing bloods to be taken for hospital appointments), and new 24 hour ECG monitors. The practice has procured a ‘handyman’ to ensure the practice gets the TLC it needs. We are also looking to update the patient toilet at Boscastle in the near future to make it more accessible. In February the practice is looking to introduce e-consult which will allow face to face consultations, online. We are working hard to ensure the practice is as accessible as possible with the use of technology. Patients may register online to order medication and book appointments. The NHS app has good reviews and our reception team are happy to help you get this set up. By providing email addresses and mobile numbers, with your consent the practice is able to contact you to advise you when your medication is ready or if we need you to contact the surgery for any reason.