EDITORIAL We have been inundated with news and articles but some of you seem to have forgotten that we do not produce an August issue. Don’t be disheartened if your article has not been included. We have had to make some very difficult choices as to the locality and dates when editing this ssue. Please give us follow-up details of events. Let us know your successes and achievements. It is also a good idea to include a photo, if possible in jpg. form . We look forward to hearing from you. Page No. 2 Camelford and Advent WW1 Camelford and Advent 1914—1918, with help from a grant awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) First World War: then and now programme, are now pleased to announce that all our research has culminated in the production of a public presentation. To mark the Centenary of the First World War the presentation will show the Heroes from Camelford and Advent who went to fight in the First World War and returned; it will also show the names of the men that made the ultimate sacrifice. There will be a slide show giving a glimpse into this period of time and will be shown alongside a recording of a local man’s recollection of his military life from joining up to his return to hospital when wounded. Also in the presentation we have old newspaper articles which show various events that went on in the local area. We already have items from the First World War on loan but would like to have more, so if you have any please call us. The presentation will be held Friday 18th September in the Riverside Rooms, Market Place, Camelford. The opening times are from 10 am to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome and entry is free. You will hopefully be able to find your Great War Hero. There will be fun items and a prize quiz for the junior visitors to enjoy. For more information please call us on 01840 212524 or email [email protected] Camelford Branch of the British Legion opened in 1923 and closed in 1967. Camelford Branch of the Royal British Legion opened in 1999 and its aim now is the same as it was in 1923, to ensure that serving and service men and women who are in need of both financial and moral support can call upon support no matter what service they were in and when. Electric Car Charging Point Comes To Camelford Photo taken in Churchfield Car Park, Camelford on Monday August 10 2015. Pictured by the Electric Car are Robin Evans, as he connects his car to the Charging Point. With him are John McGinley and the Mayor of Camelford Rob Rotchell. Robin Evans and John McGinley, are members of local group 'Just Thanks to David Flower for his photograph Jazz Guitars'. Page No. 3 Rev Peter Dixon held an opening service on Friday 7th August at St Julitta Church, Lanteglos-by-Camelford for the bi-annual Flower Festival. Over 30 local organisations and businesses sponsored the magnificent displays- we are so grateful to them all. Some talented members of the organisations displayed their expertise by arranging displays depicting musical shows, in other instances local flower arrangers were co-opted to help out. The arrangements were stunning. Many people made refreshments and some helped to sell them throughout the weekend. Other people were generous with their time by playing the organ, taking entrance money and selling raffle tickets. The festival culminated with the Tintagel Male Voice choir concert on Sunday evening, they sang some old favourites and also some songs from the shows. The evening was enjoyed by an appreciative audience. Approximately 500 people visited the church over the weekend and the fantastic sum of £2,200.00 was raised. Lanteglos Church is in need of extensive work at a great cost and The Friends of Lanteglos Church (FOLC) are extremely grateful to everyone who helped in any way and those who attended the flower festival. Thank you WI entry at St Julitta Flower Festival Easter Parade Please don’t forget to fill in your Lanteglos questionnaire Page No. 4 Dragon’s Den experience for Access to Higher Education Students! Business students from the Gregson Centre Bude had a great opportunity to take part in a Dragon’s Den style presentation. The “Dragons” for the afternoon were Access Business Tutor Julie Tucker and Chartered Accountant Philip Sanderson from Sanderson Accountants based in Bude. The Access to Higher Education Business students presented their individual business ideas. Lisa Keeple, Jordan Barton and Jo Douglas all performed very well and were successful in achieving their final assessment in Business Awareness. Philip Sanderson stated “the students had some wonderful ideas and were passionate about what they wanted to achieve. Their course has really given them an insight to the real business world.” Philip was able to offer valuable advice and feedback for each student. Julie Tucker Access Tutor said “this experience will help prepare the students for their Business Courses at University starting this September”. Are you interested in progressing to a degree but haven’t got the qualifications? If you’ve had a break from studying or need that qualification to get you to University an Access to Higher Education Diploma is your fastest route for you. The Gregson Centre is currently recruiting for September please contact 01288 356629 for further details. Hilltop is open 7 days a week serving All Day Breakfasts and Home Cooked Food all day every day! Bookings taken. Proper Home Cooked Sunday Lunch £9.50 Choice of locally sourced Meat and Vegetarian Option. Bookings advisable. Summer opening hours Mon-Sat 9-6 and Sundays 10-4 For enquiries or bookings please call us on 01840 211518 Page No. 5 Age Concern Camelford & District Cornwall Reg Charity No 274217 Bus Mobile Email 07980 485 238 Cherry Whitehead [Admin], Kerenza, Helstone, PL32 9RL Tel : 01840 213391, Email : [email protected] Programme Sheet for September 2015 For all residents and visitors over 50 DAY Date DESTINATION XX CONTACT TEL TIME DON DRIVER 01840 Tues 1 Fowey NS Cherry Whitehead 213391 9 am £6.00 Brian Thurs 3 Launceston ST Barbara Clutton ****** 9 am £5.50 Michael Tues 8 Morwellham Quay NS Liz King 261710 9 am £7.50 Brian Weds 9 Barnstaple NS Margaret Rush 779085 9 am £8.50 Dave Thurs 10 Bude ST Barbara Clutton ****** 9 am £5.50 Dave Tues 15 Pinetum Park and Lodge NS Pat Egan 938439 10 am £65 Roger St Austell PL25 3RQ Total Thurs 17 Wadebridge ST Lillian Marshall 250811 9 am £5.50 Michael Fri 18 Saltash GC/Kernow Mills NS Barbara Hamley 213502 9 am £7.50 Deborah Sun 20 Afternoon concert/tea NS Cherry Whitehead 213391 2 pm £2 for Geoff in aid of Save the Pickup Bus only Children £4.50 pp at door Tues 22 Tavistock NS Liz King 261710 9 am £7.50 Brian Weds 23 Kingsley Village/The NS Margaret Rush 779085 9 am £7.50 Geoff Round/The Range, Truro Thurs 24 Bodmin ST Barbara Clutton ****** 9 am £5.50 Geoff Fri 25 Craft Exhibition, Exeter NS Liz King 261710 9 am £9.50 Brian Tues 29 Newquay Town & Zoo NS Cherry Whitehead 213391 9 am £7.00 Brian XX - NS - no shopping ST - visit to supermarket and time allowed for refreshments as required ****** to contact Barbara please dial ALL these numbers and wait for instructions : 18002 01840 211011 The Fitness League exercise class will begin again in Camelford on Wednesday 9 September at 9.30am in the Camelford Hall. You would be made very welcome at this fun & friendly exercise class. Please give Katy a ring to find out more: 01208 815725 or just turn up on the morning Page No. 6 Well! What a couple of months it’s been; to lose two banks is unfortunate - to lose three looks like carelessness! As ever profit is winning out over people …. It was ever thus. I hope who-ever-it-is-who-is-going-to- get-a-massive-bonus for closing our last remaining bank enjoys his ill-gotten gains, an Aston Martin, a swimming pool or a holiday home in Rock? Or all three, who knows. Well, good luck to him. We will not let it sink our efforts to keep Camelford afloat. I was born and grew up in Launceston, moved away when I was 14 and lived “up country”, first in Sussex and then, when I married, Surrey, just outside the M25 (believe me, the traffic in Camelford is a breeze compared to that). We came “home” to Cornwall twelve years ago and rented for six months in Camelford before moving into our new property. Camelford is brilliant, the people, the buildings, the history, the shops, not to mention the park, river walks, cafés, pubs and leisure centre …………… I could go on. Sometimes it’s difficult to appreciate what’s on your own doorstep, and the grass is always greener elsewhere if you’ve lived in a place for many years, but believe me and all the many people who visit or have come to live in Camelford, the grass here is much greener. Thoughts from Catherine Little Magpie’s Nest 01840 213823 CHARITY AUCTION ON SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER AT 1 PM (VIEWING FROM 12 NOON) TO BE HELD AT OTTERHAM AND ST JULIOT HALL In aid of ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (Registered Charity No. 296645) OTTERHAM CHURCH (Registered Charity No. 248330) OTTERHAM AND ST JULIOT HALL (Registered Charity No. 100421 1) Preferably phone Michel Titchen on 01840 213329 to arrange collection or delivery.