July & August 2012 - The Old School

The Old School and 

Stoke Climsland News 

JULY - AUGUST 

2012 

ISSUE 150 

FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD 

JUBILEE PRINCESS 

FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH 

EGG AND SPOON CONCENTRATION 

LIVING IT UP IN DOWNGATE 

KIT HILL BEACON 

Stoke Climsland Community Project Limited, 

The Old School, Stoke Climsland, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8NY 

Company Registered in England & Wales No. 03430472 

Registered Charity No. 1069240 

JUBILEE POSTER COMPETITION 

The Old School office hours are 9.30 am - 1 pm 

Telephone: 01579 370493 

Website: www.theoldschoolweb.org.uk 

Email: theoldschool@ruralinternet.co.uk

Old School 

and Stoke 

Climsland News 

COMMUNITY DIARIES 

Sun 1 Messy Church 3.00 pm 

Mon 2 Pilates (Sessions from) 

Acupuncturist ( by appointment) 

9.00 am 

1.00 pm 

Tues 3 CWT Coffee 

Musical Farmhouse 

Art Taster Session 

Flower Arranging 

W.I. Cooking Class (Kitchen Area) 

10.00 am 

1.00 pm 

7.00 pm 

6.30 pm 

7.30 pm 

Wed 

4 Tea Party 

French Conversation 

Tae-Kwon-Do 

2.00 pm 

3.30 pm 

7.00 pm 

Fri 6 Friday Lunch 12 Noon 

Sat 7 Village Market 9.00 am 

Sun 8 Dante’ Rehearsal 4.30 pm 

Mon 

Tues 

Wed 

Thu 

Fri 

9 Pilates Classes (sessions from) 

Acupuncturist (by appointment) 

Dante’ Rehearsal 

10 Book Club 

Musical Farmhouse 



11 French Conversation 

Tae-Kwon-Do 

12 Chiropodist 

Trustees Meeting 

13 Archive Volunteers 

Friday Lunch 

Film Club 

9.00 am 

1.00 pm 

4.30 pm 

10.00 am 

1.00 pm 

7.00 pm 

6.30 pm 

3.30 pm 

7.00 pm 

10.00 am 

7.30 pm 

10.00 am 

12 Noon 

7.30 pm 

Sat 14 Dante Final Concert - Cream Tea 4.30 pm 

Mon 16 Pilates Classes (sessions from) 


9.00 am 

1.00 pm 

Tues 17 Musical Farm House 



1.00 pm 

7.00 pm 

6.30 pm 

Wed 

18 Community Lunch 


Tae-Kwon-Do 

12.30 pm 

3.30 pm 

7 00 pm 

Thu 19 Investment Club 7.30 pm 


Sat 21 Light Breakfast 9.00 am 

Mon 23 Pilates Classes (sessions from) 


9.00 am 

1.00 pm 

Tues 24 Art Taster Session 


7.00 pm 

6.30 pm 

Wed 25 French Conversation 

Tae-Kwon-Do 

3.30 pm 

7.00 pm 

Thu 26 Chiropodist 10.00 am 


Mon 30 Acupuncturist (by appointment) 1.00 pm 

Tues 31 Jive and Swing Session 7.00 pm 

Check out Ann’s Tea Party First Wednesday 

of the Month. Good fun and delicious food. 

Everyone is welcome! 

Wed 

1 Tea Party 


Tae-Kwon-Do 

2.00 pm 

3.30 pm 

7.00 pm 


Sat 4 VILLAGE MARKET 9.00 am 


Tues 

Wed 

Thu 

Fri 

7 CWT coffee 

Jive & Swing Session 


Tae-Kwon-Do 

9 Chiropodist 

Trustees Meeting 

10 Friday Lunch 

Film Club 

10.00 am 

7.00 pm 

3.30 pm 

7.00 pm 

10.00 am 

7.30 pm 

12 Noon 

7.30 pm 

Sat 11 Jazz & Blues night 7.30 pm 


Tues 

Wed 

14 Book Club 

Jive & Swing Session 

15 Hairdresser 

Community Lunch 


Tae-Kwon-Do 

10.00 am 

7.00 pm 

10.00 am 

12.30 pm 

3.30 pm 

7.30 am 


Sat 18 Light Breakfast 9.00 am 


Tues 21 Jive & Swing Session 7.00 pm 

Wed 

Thu 


Tae-Kwon-Do 

23 Chiropodist 

Investment Club 

3.30 pm 

7.00 pm 

10.00 am 

7.30 pm 



Tues 28 Jive & Swing Session 7.00 pm 

Wed 29 French Conversation 

Tae-Kwon-Do 

3.30 pm 

7.00 pm 


200 CLUB WINNERS 

May 18th P Bullimore 

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June 1st 

June 8th 

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Why not join now 

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PARISH CHURCH 


and Stoke 

Climsland News 

COMMUNITY DIARIES 

In the Parish Church listing, TL is Traditional Language 

and ML Modern Language 

July 1st 

July 7th 

(Saturday) 



July 22nd 


August 5th 




8.00am Holy Communion (ML) 

11.15am Holy Communion (TL) 

Messy Church in the Old 

3.00pm 

School 


11.15am All Age Worship 


11.15am Family Communion (ML) 

6.30pm Café Church 


11.15am Morning Worship 

6.30pm Informal Holy Communion (ML) 


Cluster Service at St Melors 

11.00am 

(Linkinhorne) 

8.00am Holy Communion (ML) 

11.15am 

Songs of Praise Service on the 

Village Green 


11.15am All Age Worship 


11.15am Family Communion (ML) 


11.15am Morning Worship 

Activities for children are held in the Church Tower 

every Sunday 

Weekly events. Please check with organisers to 

confirm timings the holiday period 

Monday Ballet 3 pm - 7 pm 

Wednesday Ballet 

3 pm - 10 pm 

Thursday 

Keep Fit 

Ballet 

Short Mat Bowls 

10 am 

3 pm - 7 pm 

7.30 pm 

Friday Bridge Club 7.30 pm 

Sunday Short Mat Bowls 5.30 pm 

July 

Tuesday 10 Ballet Examinations All day 

Tuesday 10 Women’s Institute 7. 30 pm 

Wednesday 11 Ballet Examinations All day 

Saturday 14 Private Party 3 - 7 pm 

Monday 16 Parish Council 7.30 pm 

Thursday 19 Art 11 am - 3 pm 


Monday 30 Flower Show Meeting 7 pm - 9.30 pm 

August 

Saturday 4 Flower Show All day 

Tuesday 7 Women’s Institute 7.30 pm 

Monday 20 Parish Council 7.30 pm 



For further details about events and how to book the 

Parish Hall, contact Brigitte Cox on 01579 370373. 


and Stoke Climsland News 

NOTICEBOARD 

LISKEARD SHOW 

SATURDAY 14th JULY 


at Merrymeet from 8.00 am 

· Dingle Fingle Clown Show 

· Horses · Cattle · Sheep · Donkeys 

· Dog Show · Shopping Arcades 

· Pet’s Corner · Live Music 

A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT 

Adults £9 Children £4 Under 5 Free 

Family Ticket £20 

More details: 01579 342955 

www.liskeardshow.org 

Registered Charity No. 287130 

Carers Get 

Together 

3.00 pm on the third Friday 

each month, in the café 

at The Old School. Join us 

for a chat and a cup of tea 

and cake! It’s been a great 

opportunity to share really useful information too – 

maybe just what you’re looking for. Do join us. 

Please tell us if we can help you to come to this, eg 

with transport. Phone The Old School on 

01579 370319. 

Make a note of these dates for 

the rest of the year: 

20th July, 17th August, 21st 

September, 19th October, 16th 

November, 21st December 

Edah says she has 

5 Sundae glasses 

missing! 

Please could you return any you 

have taken home with your desserts 

Many Thanks 

July 1st 11.00am Mr Mark Pellow 

July 8th 11.00am 

Rev Malcolm Richards (with The 

Lord’s Supper) 

METHODIST CHURCH 

July 15th 11.00am Miss Jean Ryall 

July 22nd 11.00am 

Rev Martyn Smith (Flower 

Festival) 

July 29th 11.00am Rev Martyn Smith 

August 5th 11.00am Mr Cliff Caldwell 


12th 


19th 


26th 

11.00am 

11.00am 

11.00am 

Mr Gordon Rowe 

Mrs Brenda Grundy 

Rev Chris Tomlinson 

The Old School Friday Lunches 

Hot, delicious home-cooked meals on a Friday in convivial surroundings 

Lunch is served at The Old School every Friday from 12 noon. Two courses for £5.50, including tea or coffee. 

Community Lunch on 

Wednesday, 18th July 

Community Lunch on 

Wednesday, 15th August 

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OLD SCHOOL AND STOKE CLIMSLAND NEWS . JULY - AUGUST 2012 



and Stoke Climsland News 

NOTICEBOARD 

For your Summer entertainment 

The Old School Film Club presents... 

On Friday 13th July 

7.00pm for a 7.30pm start 

The Best Exotic Marigold 

Hotel 

A drama/comedy that follows a group of British 

retirees who decide to “outsource” their retirement 

to less expensive 

and seemingly 

exotic India. Enticed 

by advertisements 

for the newly 

restored Marigold 

Hotel and bolstered 

with visions of a 

life of leisure, they 

arrive to find the palace a shell of its former self. 

One review says “Though the new environment 

is less luxurious than imagined, they are forever 

transformed by their shared experiences, 

discovering that life and love can begin again when 

you let go of the past”. Ah well, any film with Judy 

Dench in it has got to be worth a viewing. 

And on Friday 10th August 

7.00pm for a 7.30pm start 

The Descendants 

For some, the fact that this 

film stars George Clooney is 

enough. For those who want 

to know a little more, it traces 

the humorous and sometimes 

tragic journey of Matt King 

(Clooney) an indifferent husband 

and father of two girls. Matt 

is forced to re-examine his 

past and embrace his future when his wife suffers 

a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads 

to a rapprochement with his young daughters while 

Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family’s 

land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and 

missionaries. Mmmm, sounds fun! 

Come along and enjoy some top quality films in a 

very amicable environment. At a bargain price as 

well! 

PLEASE support our advertisers, 

and tell them you saw the 

advertisement in the OSNews 

July and August will see a special exhibition in 

the Museum dedicated to shops and shopping in 

Launceston between 1902 and 2012 and how these 

have changed. Even as recently as last month, 

evidence of the changes that have taken place over 

the years came to light when the re-furbishment of 

the former betting shop in Broad Street led to the 

discovery of a shop sign dating from the early 20th 

century which has now found its way to the museum. 

Those of you who were thrilled by the “War Horse” 

puppet which galloped across the roof of the Royal 

Festival Hall during the 

Queen’s Jubilee Pageant 

should not forget that the 

Museum has its own “War 

Horse” bridle which also 

found its way back to the 

Museum by virtue of the brass 

bosses on the blinkers reading 

“Gillbard Launceston”. It is 

on display in the Museum’s 

Agricultural Room with a photo of Gillbard’s Saddlers 

and staff taken perhaps at the time the bridle was 

made. So come and see the exhibition and show your 

children and grandchildren how shops - and shop 

workers – used to look in Launceston in the past. 

NEWS FROM THE 

STOKE CLIMSLAND 

PARISH ARCHIVE 

Our willing band of volunteers meet from 10.00 – 12.00am 

on the second Friday of each month at The Old School; 

we’re sorting and tidying files at the moment, and adding 

documents as they arrive. Our schedule for the rest of the 

year is: July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 

12th, November 9th and December 14th. Just turn up if 

you are interested in helping in any way. 

The Jubilee Weekend saw Dawn Veal putting together a 

display of photographs from the past 60 years, focusing on 

royal visits to Stoke Climsland and other associations. This 

was shown in the Church. Now we’ll be welcoming photos 

from Jubilee weekend arriving for the archive – so if you 

have photos or memories of village or private events to 

share. Please let us have them in writing or if you would 

prefer, we could arrange to come along and make a 

recording for our Oral Archive at your home. 

At The Old School, Stoke 

Climsland Third Saturday 

each month 9am - noon 

They’re always different 

The Car Boot sale in May went well; 

the Breakfast extended into lunch with soup etc. while 

people went on enjoying the stalls indoors and out. 

These events are run directly for the benefit of the Old 

School’s funds, but table-tops are free and varied and 

fun, and all add to a relaxed and enjoyable Saturday 

morning. 

Dawn and Dominic’s ‘Storybox’ is a great opportunity 

for children to get together around stories and play, 

while mums and dads get together around coffee and 

croissants – come and enjoy yourselves, and arrange to 

meet your friends. 

REGULAR EVENTS ARE: 

Storybox for children, table-top sales of all varieties 

from cakes to crafts, delicious breakfasts – coffee and 

croissants to bacon butties 

ABOUT STORYBOX: 

We’ll be delighted if you bring your children and 

grandchildren too, since Dawn and Dominic are 

fantastic storytellers AND have a library of books 

for children of different ages which you can borrow. 

Storybox has a different imaginative theme every 

time, and you may find your children coming out with 

a paper tiger or some other wonderful creation ! 

ABOUT THE TABLE-TOP SALE: 

You may not know so much about the Light Breakfast 

table-top sale. It’s open to anyone, and is been a great 

opportunity for people who haven’t tried it before, to 

showcase their goods, get new ideas about what works 

best, and generally enjoy themselves too. 

BREAKFAST DATES FOR THE 

REST OF 2012 

PUT THEM IN YOUR DIARY 

21st July, 18th August, 

15th September, 20th October, 

17th November, 15th December 

CALLING ALL BUDDING YOUNG JOURNALISTS! 

We are very keen to include more articles and 

information of interest to our younger readers. If you 

think this could be something you would like to do, why 

not give Deri Parsons a call on 01579 370319 for a chat 

SUMMER 

THIEF WATCH 

Summer is approaching and we are all 

looking forward to our holidays and 

spending some time away from home. 

We also want to come back and find 

everything as we left it. Did you know 

that four out of five burglaries occur when 

a house or flat is unoccupied Here are a few tips 

to help reduce the chances of returning home, fully 

refreshed, only to find that you have become a victim 

of burglary. 

* Make sure your home looks occupied. Closed curtains 

in the daytime make it look as if no one is at home. 

* Cancel deliveries of milk, newspapers etc. discreetly 

don’t announce your departure to a shop full of 

people. 

* Only tell people who need to know you’re going 

away. 

* Use automatic timer switches on radios as well as 

lights. Dusk to dawn low energy bulbs could also be 

used around the house, both internally and externally. 

* Don’t leave valuable items like TVs, videos or hi-fi 

visible through windows. 

* Ensure garages and sheds are secured and consider 

fitting a shed alarm to the inside of the doors. 

* Don’t have your home address showing on your 

luggage for the outward journey. Put this only on the 

inside. 

* Ensure all doors and windows are locked and if 

you have a burglar alarm make sure it is set. Don’t 

lock internal doors or desks - they may be forced if 

someone does break in. 

* Ask a relative, friend or neighbour to check that 

all post and free papers are fully pushed through the 

letterbox and that the rubbish bin is not left out. 

* Finally, if applicable, inform your Neighbourhood 

Watch Coordinator that you will be away and provide 

them with any key holder details. 

It’s worth spending a quiet couple of minutes on the 

doorstep, prior to leaving, to check that you’ve done 

all you had to do and taken everything you need with 

you. 

Have a good and trouble-free holiday! 

The organisers of the Jubilee Tea at the Primary 

School tell us that quite a few plates, blankets and 

rugs were left behind when they cleared up. These 

have been placed at the back of the church so that 

people can get them 7 days a week. So, if you are 

missing anything, you know where to go to get it back. 

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Ducklings 

Spring Fun 

This month we, like 

everyone else, have 

been celebrating the 

Queen’s Jubilee. We 

wrote invitations to 

our parents to join 

us for our very own ‘Queen’s 

Jubilee Lunch’ to be held in the 

Ducklings’ garden. We walked to 

the Post Office in the village to buy 

stamps and post the invitations. 

On the big day, we had a lovely 

lunch and showed our mums, 

dads, grandparents and brothers 

and sisters the wonderful crowns 

we had made. We were also able 

to show them the the seeds and 

seedlings we had planted in the 

garden. We water them everyday 

from the water butts that have 

been collecting rain water in the 

garden. This month we have also 

been learning about staying healthy 

and which foods are healthy. We brought fruit and 

JUBILEE PEALS AND MORE 

Everyone in the village must have heard the church bells 

ringing joyously on two occasions during the Jubilee 

celebrations. The six ringers (Phil Barriball, Sheila Cox, 

Judy Dicks, Lesley Harper, Steve Leonard-Williams and 

Sue Wadland) gave us a selection of call changes. This 

is the method of altering the order in which the bells 

are rung following a series of mathematical patterns 

or ‘changes’. Although not a bell ringer myself, I am 

reliably informed that the ringing was of the highest 

standard and that everyone involved should be 

congratulated. Well done, Stoke Climsland Bell Ringers! 

Stoke Climsland church has a peal of eight bells, 

although only six were run during the Jubilee 

celebrations, and was one of the first parishes in 

Cornwall to do 

so. The bells 

were originally 

cast in 1771 

by the local 

bell founders, 

the Pennington 

family, whose 

foundry was 

located within 

yards of the 

church tower. 

The bells, recast in 1953 by Taylors of Loughborough, 

range from the 14cwt (711 kg) tenor bell to the 4 cwt 

(203 kg) treble. They are acknowledged as being of 

very fine quality. 

vegetables in from home and we made vegetable soup 

and fruit smoothies......yummy! 

In other news, in response to feedback from a parental 

questionnaire Ducklings have decided to extend the 

Preschool opening hours on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s 

to 9-3pm from September. If you are interested in your 

child attending these sessions or the Summer Holiday 

Club, running on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9-5pm 

for 4-11year olds, please contact Ducklings on 07813 

929171 or 

E-mail: 

ducklingscallington@ 

btconnect. 

com. 

We are very 

excited 

about our 

upcoming 

Sport’s Day 

and BBQ 

on the 8th 

July, 3-5pm 

and our Duck 

Race on the 

15th July. 

There are 

still ducks 

available if you want to be in the swimming! We look 

forward to reporting back on these next month... 

The English bell ringing tradition dates back hundreds 

of years and in our church it is kept alive by a team of 

bell ringers 

drawn from 

all parts 

of the 

community. 

Like many 

small 

communities 

we have 

had to work 

hard to keep 

a team of 

ringers so 

that the 

bells can be heard calling people to Sunday services, 

weddings, and other special occasions. We are lucky 

enough to have about a pool of regular ringers including 

several new ‘learners’ and practice nights are a 

mixture of practical ringing and friendly chat. Once the 

technique of actually ringing the bell is mastered the 

more complex art of ‘change ringing’ can be tackled. 

All ages are welcome to come along. Some people are 

attracted to bell ringing by the challenge of learning 

a new skill, some by the opportunity for some healthy 

exercise and some by the urge to keep something 

alive that is so intrinsically part of English life. Anyone 

interested in learning to ring or just having a look is 

very welcome to come along to a Thursday practice 

night (7.30-9.00pm) or contacting Sheila Cox on 01579 

371234. 

JULY AT CALSTOCK ARTS 

Tickets from mail@calstockarts.org or by calling 01822 

833183. More information at www.calstockarts.org 

Wednesday 11th July: Michael Chapman A 

contemporary of UK folk guitar heroes Bert Jansch, 

John Martyn and Roy Harper, 

Michael blends folk, jazz and 

blues with dashes of rock & 

roll. A fine guitarist as well as 

singer-songwriter, Michael blends 

acoustic mastery with matter-offact 

lyrics. 

Tickets £10 in advance £12 on the 

door. Doors open 7.00pm. Start 

time 8.00pm 

Friday 13th July: The Dante 

Quartet presents Death and The 

Maiden The Dante Festival day 

includes an open rehearsal, an 

orchard walk led by Guardian columnist Virginia Spiers, 

Paint the Music workshop and an evening concert. See 

www.dantefestival.org for full details of this event. 

Friday 20th July: A Gallery Bar Special: Unstrung 

Heroes 

Violinist and 

mandolin player 

Steve Potter is 

accompanied 

by guitarist and 

banjo player 

Peter Acty, 

plus Geoff 

Lakeman on duet 

concertina, vocals and spoons. Gallery Bar opens at 

7.30pm. Band from 8.30pm. Free admission, bucket 

for the band, chatty atmosphere. 

Calstock Arts is having a well deserved break over 

August. Wishing you all a good summer..and thank 

you once again for your continued support. 

A THIRSTY 

MONTH............... 

Was this our 

Summer Surely 

not!: A notably 

dry month with 

only just over 

40% of average 

rainfall and the 

driest May since 

2001. For the 

whole spring 

quarter we 

got 247·0 mm, 

within a couple 

of millimetres of the average in a range from 81·1 mm 

last year to 344·2 mm in 2008. After a dry winter we 

are still well short of the average for the first halfyear. 

Apart from one detail the temperatures were 

Launceston’s Cafe’ 

Scientific continues 

its programme of 

fascinating scientific 

talks on Tuesday 17th 

August. The subject 

is “Growing diamonds 

in the laboratory” 

and the talk will be 

given by Professor Mike Ashfold, School of 

Chemistry, University of Bristol. 

Diamond is a remarkable material with 

many exceptional properties. This 

presentation will start by highlighting 

selected properties of diamond and some of 

its many applications 

(real and perceived), 

then move on to 

discuss how diamond 

films can now be grown 

in the laboratory from 

a carbon containing 

gas mixture using 

a technique called chemical 

vapour deposition (CVD). The 

presentation will conclude by 

describing some of the ways 

in which careful experimental 

measurements, along with 

companion modelling, are helping to reveal details 

of the chemistry by which a mixture of gases can be 

turned into diamond. 

As usual the venue will be Jericho’s Brasserie, 

starting at 7pm. All with an interest in science are 

welcome to attend. 

LAUNCESTON Café Scientifique 

Full details of the Group can be found at 

www.cafescilaunceston.org 

very normal. Daily maxima averaged 16·2 ºC, dead on 

average and well below the 19·1 ºC of 1998. Night-time 

minima averaged 9·8 ºC, the highest since the 11·1 ºC 

of 2008 but very near normal. And the 24 hour mean 

was within 

0·1 ºC of its 

average . But 

the exceptional 

detail: on the 

25th of the 

month, the 

temperature 

reached 25·9 

ºC, the hottest 

May day of all 

my readings 

by almost a 

degree. And my thanks to Pauline Champness who 

came and took my measurements on a couple of days 

when I was away at a music festival. 

Francis Gardner 

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Stoke Climsland 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS 

Emergency services 999 

Police (non-emergency) 101 

Crimestoppers 0800 555111 

Samaritans 0845 7909 090 

National Floodline 0845 988 1188 

Callington Health Centre 01579 382666 

Gunnislake Health Centre 01822 832641 

NHS Direct 0845 4647 

Cornwall out of hours GP care 0870 2421242 


PARISH COUNCILLORS 

Deri Parsons 01579 370319 

Stuart Cazaly (vice chairman) 01579 370253 

Phil Barriball (chairman) 01579 370784 

Michael Cox 01579 370373 

Chris Davey 01579 370873 

Sue Tudor 01579 371122 

Caroline Vulliamy 01579 370411 

Sandra West 01579 370231 

John Wilmut 01579 370736 

Louise Power (parish clerk) 01579 370819 

Jerry Forbes 07980 574733 

We will publish 

advertisement 

editorials on one 

occasion only, if 

we have space. 

There will be a 

charge of £3 per 

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insertions must 

accompany an 

advertisement. 

Please 

discuss your 

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with Viv. 

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com) for advice and 

to let us know what 

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useful telephone numbers 

Adults and Toddlers Jan Parsons 01579 370319 

Ballet classes Susanne Saunders 01822 618952 

Beavers Stacey Weaver 01579 382216 

Bridge Club Peter Lee 01579 350133 

Cub Scouts Ian Bartlett 01579 386828 

Ducklings Carers & Toddlers Sally Cotton 07813 929171 

Ducklings Pre-school Sarah Dawson 07813 929171 

Duchy College Reception 01579 372222 

Gardening Club Graham Turner 01579 371228 

Kit Hill Wardens Chrissie LeMarchant 01579 370030 

Local History Club Bill Watson 01579 370715 

Luckett Social Club Geoffrey Howlett 01579 370292 

Old School Office 01579 370493 

OS News Editorial Derrick Parsons 01579 370319 

OS News Advertising Viv Wilmut 01579 370736 

OS News Distribution Hilary Davies 01579 371270 

Parish Archive Caroline Vulliamy 01579 370411 

Parish Church Revd Marilyn Elliott 01579 363307 

Parish Clerk Louise Power 01579 370819 

Parish Hall Bookings Brigitte Cox 01579 370373 

Primary School Headteacher Vicky Rigby 01579 370457 

SCATS Diane Young 01579 370270 

Scouts Group Leader Ailsa Weaver 01579 382196 

Sports & Social Club Louise Power 01579 370819 

Stoke Climsland Post Office 01579 370201 

Women’s Institute Louise Power 01579 370819 

Does your Oil boiler need a service 

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01579 362485 

07809 066421 

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CALLINGTON SINGERS VISIT 

VIENNA AND BUDAPEST 

The Callington Singers have recently returned from a 

hugely successful annual trip to Europe. The choir goes 

on tour every year during the May Bank Holiday and are 

proud to act as ambassadors for Cornwall at some of 

the most prestigious venues in Europe. The destinations 

on this occasion where Vienna and Budapest. The choir 

performed in three different venues under the direction 

of Graham Williams, with accompaniment by renowned 

organist, Simon Brett. 

The choir provided the music for an evensong service 

at the Anglican Church in Vienna, after which the 

congregation invited the singers to a reception in honour 

of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Later in the week, the 

choir performed to an audience of approximately 750 

people in Vienna Cathedral to rapturous applause. In 

the final concert of the trip the choir performed at the 

Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart in Budapest in a charity 

concert which helped the Budapest branch of the Rotary 

Club raise money for a local orphanage. 

The singers also found time to relax and explore the 

beautiful cities of Vienna and Budapest. All choir 

members agree that it has been one of the most 

PRIMARY SCHOOL 

CHILDREN ENJOY 

COUNTRYSIDE DAY 

Over 200 primary 

school children 

visited the Duchy College on its annual Countryside Day to 

learn about the environment and to take part in a varied 

range of activities laid on by the College’s students 

The event was organised by second 

year students studying the Foundation 

Degree in Rural Environmental 

Management. For this year’s 

Countryside Day they chose the 

theme ‘sustainable environment’ to 

tie in with the current ‘buzzwords’ 

that will be familiar to the children. 

The aim of the day was to give the 

pupils of five local primary schools a 

better understanding of some of the 

environmental challenges that we 

face. The schools that attended the 

day were Burraton Community Primary, 

Tavistock Community Primary, Delaware Community 

Primary, Sir Robert Geffery’s School and Stoke Climsland 

Primary School. 

The college campus was divided into fourteen different 

zones, and activities for the day were set up by 

Duchy students and external agencies that had been 

invited. Interactive story-telling was run by childcare 

students, a composting and wormery demonstration 

was put on by the countryside students and a hay bale 

maze was organized by the Steve Avenell and TST. 

Guest organisations included the Westcountry Rivers 

enjoyable and 

rewarding 

trips to date. 

The 

Callington 

Singers 

would like to 

extend an 

invitation 

to anyone 

who would 

like to become a member. 

The choir meets on Thursday nights at 7:15 p.m. at 

Callington Primary School. There are no auditions and 

the ability to read music is not essential. Contact details 

are available at the website: www.callingtonsingers.org. 

uk 

The Callington Singers next concert will be at St. Anne’s 

Church in Gunnislake on the evening of the 3rd August 

2012 as part of the Gunnislake Festival. 

wHY NOT COME TO OUR OPEN 

REHEARSALS ON sEPTEMBER 6TH AND 

13TH AND FIND OUT WHAT WE DO nO 

COMMITMENT ON YOUR PART. 

Trust, Plymouth Museum, Southwest Lakes Trust, 

National Trust and Natural England who all ran their 

own activities. The day was filled with fun and 

excitement. The school children met the College’s 

newest resident Lucy the Barn Owl who was rescued 

two months ago. 

Three local organisations (Ginsters, Tescos and Co-op) 

kindly sponsored the event, donating food and snacks 

for the volunteers. 

Matt, a year five pupil 

from Burraton Primary 

School said: “Thank you for 

everything that we did on 

our countryside day. It was 

extremely interesting and I 

learnt a lot, like polystyrene 

can keep for millions of 

years without decomposing.” 

Pupils Clare and Freyja from 

Burraton Primary School 

wrote to thank the organisers 

saying: “We are thanking you 

for letting us come to your 

college and experience the entertaining things that 

you do at this amazing college. We all wish to come 

back and do it all over again, it was so fun. We miss 

it already!” 

[The photograph shows the organising committee (lr) 

Sam Renfree, Tom Gardner, Guy Lovejoy, Teagen 

Hill and Elaine Marjoram in front of the Natural 

England’s activity in the College woodlands, where 

the children wrote pledges on sustainability for the 

‘promise tree’]. 

10 



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STOKE CLIMSLAND VILLAGE MARKET 

Viv Berry - Handmade greetings cards for all 

occasions (01579 370924) 

Sue Cook - Stained glass and plants (in season) 

(01579 383885) 

Sheila Cox - Chocolate for Chocoholics and 

Usborne Children’s books (01579 371234) 

Shane Curnow - Dog food (07921 818678) 

Tamara Dumbreck (Kessenyans) - Reflexologist, 

aromotherapist and essential oil products (01566 

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Jane Fitzmaurice - Cup Cakes (01579 371161) 

Kevin Hamilton - Fresh Fish (07906 380026) 

Lucy Hard - Fresh breads and baked goods (01579 

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Christine Haywood - Cornish Creams cosmetics 

(01822 834644) 

Sandra Jane - Leather goods (01579 370966) 

Sarah Kidman - Individual hand-made jewellery 

(01579 370297) 

Val Kidman - Home-made preserves, jams and 

freshly-baked cakes (01579 370297) 

Linda Losty - Handmade Aprons (01579 342790 or 

07733 298969) 

Ian Macdonald - Framing of cross stitch, tapestry, 

pictures and memorabilia framed (01579 351221) 

Karen Olver (Kraftwork) - Handmade children’s 

clothes and other crafts (01579 347016) 

Chris Rounsevell - Farm-fresh, locally produced 

meats (01579 363598) 

Derek & Mary Scofield - Home-produced apple and 

other juices, vinegars, cordials (01579 350594) 

Felicity Sylvester (Brilliant Fish) - Various smoked 

fish products ()1579 343341 or 07918 779060 

Latest news: We would like to welcome another 

new stallholder to our market. Her name is Karen Olver 

and she will be supplying handmade children’s clothes 

and other crafts. Note that Chris the Butcher will be 

supplying eggs as well this month from his meat counter. 

And we are hoping that a supplier of seasonal vegetables 

and soft fruit will be arriving soon. Watch this space for 

what’s going on! 

Introducing Kraftwork: Kraftwork is a teamwork of 

family and friends selling hand-made fabric and knitted 

children’s clothes, quilts, cushions and other household 

items at affordable prices. We are all based in South-East 

Cornwall (Liskeard, Callington and Torpoint) and love 

making beautiful things and sharing our skills. The range 

is ever changing as we learn new skills and varies with 

the seasons. Items on the stall are mostly unique one-offs 

that you won’t find anywhere else, and we are also happy 

to take special orders to meet your requirements. We 

look forward to meeting you over the coming months! 

Assuming she has recovered 

fully from the excitement 

of the Duck Day at Luckett, 

Lucy Hard should be back 

at the next market. Her 

speciality bread is likely to 

be Oat and Linseed. 

THE NEXT MARKETS ARE ON 

7TH JULY 

4TH AUGUST 

1ST SEPTEMBER 

Come along for a delicious home-cooked 

breakfast and support local suppliers and 

producers 

By far the best place to be on a Saturday 

morning! 

9am - noon 

SEE YOU THERE 

Wallpapering, Coving, Tiling, Paving, Gardening, 

Doors hung/adjusted, Kitchens and bathrooms fitted 

Phone: 01579 371067 Mobile: 07722 840399 

PLEASE support John Wilmut’s 

Charity walk see page 21 

USE IT OR LOSE IT 

The Village Market in the Old School has been 

going for some 14 years now and the stallholders 

value the support they get from those who come. 

Let’s keep this support so that they can continue 

to provide us with a good variety of produce and 

products. Without support, why should they bother 

to come We know that it’s a difficult time for traders 

but our stallholders all have something unique 

to offer and you’ll be surprised at how reasonable 

the costings can be. You can’t always buy cheaper 

or better at a supermarket! 

Letter to the Editor: pink veal 

I frequently buy meat from Chris Rounsevell and it’s 

always fresh and flavoursome - he will deliver an order if 

required. Last month I bought some ‘pink’ veal and, with 

my onion sauce, bacon, broccoli and new potatoes, it was 

delicious. 

Farmers are actively campaigning to encourage us to buy 

‘pink’ veal. Bull calves in the past have been slaughtered 

at birth but not now: they are being brought on to sell as 

‘pink’ veal. 

Dee Eason 

Lower Downgate 

12 



Kelly Bray Residents Association (KBRA) pulled out all 

the stops for its day of celebrations to mark the 60th 

anniversary of the reign of HM the Queen. Starting with 

a children’s tea party in the afternoon, there were 

plenty of good old-fashioned games before and after 

tea, a fancy dress competition and the presentation of 

party bags and commemorative 

certificates. A huge vote 

of thanks to everyone who 

supported the event. 

It really was lovely to see so 

many new faces and lots of 

young families taking time out 

to come and join in the fun. 

The party proved not to be 

just for the children though, 

with guests from different 

generations all rubbing shoulders 

at the tea table and hovering 

over the buffet table, enjoying 

the amazing spread. The event 

was generously sponsored by 

Brian Richardson and Ernie Marshall of the Downderry 

Group and indeed Brian and his charming wife had the 

unenviable task of judging the fancy dress competition! 

We were also honored with the presence of our new 

portreeve, Jeremy Gist, who pointed out in his speech 

that with all the bejewelled royal costumes on parade 

he was for once completely ‘out-blinged’! 

Following the prize giving and speeches of thanks, we 

had a rare moment of hush where chairman of KBRA 

Gerald Pridham posed to cut, with great ceremony, the 

most amazing Jubilee cake, which had been lovingly and 

skilfully decorated by village resident, Sarah Crayton. 

After that, it was outside to enjoy the last bit of decent 

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weather and a game of ‘Queenly Quoits’. I handed 

out party bags to crowds of the most polite children 

it has ever been my pleasure to meet! Then it was 

time to race back indoors to receive their personalised 

ceremonial certificates, marking their attendance at 

such an historical event (beautiful quality paper was 

provided by Mr Gist and the certificate was expertly 

produced by Michael Iannantuoni). 

Events moved on to a splendid BBQ at the Swingle Tree, 

for yet more youthful racing around and a much-needed 

cold beverage and a sit down for the grown-ups. Thanks 

to Simon Crayton for his tireless efforts with the BBQ 

and the provision of partyware. Bob Sherriff and John 

Malyon (KBRA) worked the fiery coals like pros, cooking 

up a storm to feed the hungry hordes. No small thanks 

must also go to the ever-supportive 

Dee and her hard-working staff 

at the Swingle Tree. We are also 

incredibly grateful to Richard and 

Linda Bromley of Inject Plastics 

for the star prize for the evening’s 

raffle: a special, limited edition 

Trunkie ride-on children’s suitcase 

(as featured on Dragon’s Den). As 

the winning ticket was drawn by 

one of the raffle organisers, the 

Trunkie was put up for auction, 

where it raised a very commendable 

£25 

Keep your eyes peeled for details 

of forthcoming events: another quiz night is planned 

for the middle of July (date to be confirmed), but 

before that there is to be an exhibition of the stunning 

photographs taken throughout the jubilee day by 

Michael Iannantuoni. This will be held on a Saturday to 

enable more people to come and have a look (again, 

date to be confirmed) and copies of pictures will be 

available to purchase at a very reasonable cost. The 

next meeting of the KBRA is to be held at 7.15pm on 

Wednesday 4th July in the W.I. Hall on Stoke Road. All 

residents are warmly invited to attend. Until next time, 

warmest best wishes to you all. 

Susie Iannantuoni 

Vice Chairman, KBRA 

Telephone: 01822 833669 

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You may have noticed some students on the Village Green taking a particular interest 

in crisp packets and other discarded rubbish. For two weeks in a row as part of their volunteering, students from 

Vocational Options have been on a Litter Pick from the college to Stoke Climsland. Students expressed surprise at 

how much rubbish they collected when there were so many bins available. 

Many thanks to the students for their hard work. Litter bugs: take note of 

their comments. Take your litter home! 

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The Primary School have been provided with a number of complete litter 

picking kits and we know that they will be put to good use. They will be doing 

their bit to keep the Parish clean and tidy. Will you 

There are still a few kits available if anyone would like them. If you do, why 

not contact Deri Parsons on 01579 370319 

14 



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ESSENTIALS 

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product, Microsoft Security 

Essentials’ detection and removal capacity is more 

substantial than previously discussed applications and 

is suitable for small businesses of up to ten computers. 

It offers the usual array of scanning facilities: real-time 

detection and removal of virus and malware, options 

for quick and full scans, and custom scans for selecting 

which folders or drives to scan. 

However, compared to other anti-virus products, MSE 

lacks options to scan for a particular type of virus. It 

also drops firewall, back up, restore and performance 

alteration options in favour of a focus on security 

functionality. 

Unlike other products, MSE collaborates with other 

Microsoft security applications to increase overall 

security of a Windows-based system: it scans files 

downloaded from 

Internet Explorer, 

links with Windows 

Firewall for added 

protection, gives 

Windows Filtering 

Platform (a feature 

of the Vista 

and 7 operating 

systems) an added layer of security 

functionality, and replaces Windows Defender. While 

compatibility exists with Windows applications from 

Windows XP Service Pack 3 onwards, professional 

comparisons and user reviews have shown that MSE 

works best with Windows 7: those running Windows XP 

and Vista are best using alternative options. 

MSE is easy to set up and use and runs in the 

background without the need for regular tweaking, 

due to the focus on security. It is only suitable for 

Windows-based systems, particularly Windows 7 as this 

has been built to take advantage of its collaborative 

features. Users who do not have Windows 7 and who 

require more functionality from their applications 

might be better using alternative applications. 

Alex Darracott 

16 

A REQUEST FROM 

THE COLLEGE 

We have invested a good deal of money recently upgrading 

our horse paddocks and fencing, yet unfortunately we 

are experiencing an ongoing problem with children 

straying from the public footpath and not just chasing 

our horses around the fields, there are also instances 

of stones being thrown at the animals. This action is 

potentially very dangerous to both children and horses 

and we would hate to see young members of the public 

get injured. The College asks for the Parish’s support 

in preventing this from happening, and cannot be held 

liable for any accident or injury resulting from individuals 

trespassing onto our land. We would also like to take this 

opportunity to politely request that dog walkers using 

the Public Right of Way through the College land stick to 

the marked footpath and do not use the main driveway 

or other fields around the campus to exercise their dogs. 

Horse riders frequent all these areas throughout the day 

and experience difficulties with dogs on occasion. Once 

again, many thanks for your support with these ongoing 

issues. 

Joe JonesCampus Manager 

joe.jones@duchy.ac.uk 


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NOTES FROM A ROOM WITH A VIEW 

We are looking forward to our second annual 

Smallholders Weekend on Saturday and Sunday, 

28th and 29th July. No matter how small or big your 

patch, this weekend will include stalls, displays, 

information and much more to help you grown your 

own. There will be a falconry display on Saturday, 

Morris dancing on Sunday, BBQs and plants and lots, 

lots more… 

Behind the Scenes is an event 

that is extremely popular, 

especially to our regular 

visitors who are looking for 

something extra. We have 

our second one of the year on 

31st July. Why not come along 

to peek behind those private 

doors and meet the team of 

staff and volunteers who help 

run your local National Trust 

property 

Look Sharp! in August (every day except Fridays) is 

back, when you will be able to take a closer look at 

some of the bladed weapons in the house. 

CSI Fridays is also returning in August, when you 

can look around the house in the dark, learn about 

conservation and meet the housekeeping team who 

look after the House. 

Every weekday in August we will be running our 

Family Fun afternoons when you can join in to make 

swords, monsters, bat boxes, pot men and so on. 

From 1.30- 3.30 pm every afternoon, this is a must 

for children at home wanting something different 

to do. The events are free: just pay for entry into 

Stoke Climsland & District 

GARDENING CLUB 

Having spent an hour and a half walking round Cutlinwith 

garden, we were all gathered 

in the large farmhouse kitchen 

supping a warming drink and 

eating delicious homemade 

cakes. I think that most of us 

have looked out of the kitchen 

window and thought ‘I wouldn’t 

mind doing the washing-up with 

that perfect view to look at.’ 

From the house the view rolls gently down a grassy slope 

and then slightly more steeply up the other side of the 

shallow valley. Some areas of the grass have not been 

cut to allow the wild flowers to flourish and a stream 

flows into a delightful large pond that is surrounded 

by water-loving plants. There are colourful beds with 

shrubs and flowering plants on the down slope of the 

valley and along the stream that feeds the pond. Young 

specimen trees are spaciously placed throughout the 

valley. Yes, you can see all of this with your hands in the 

soapy water! However, it all demands closer inspection 

in order to appreciate the quality of the planting and the 

range of interesting plants. 

the garden if you are not a member of the National 

Trust. 

Despite the rain, the gardens are looking wonderful. 

There is so much colour and of course the flowers 

are growing nicely for our Christmas Garland. Do 

come over and have a look and chat to one of the 

gardening team. 

I am pleased to report that The Shamrock is back 

in the water where she belongs. 

It has been a huge undertaking 

this winter to ensure that she is 

waterproof and there has been 

a massive amount of work, new 

planks and maintenance before she 

slipped back into her mooring mid- 

June. She is off down to Plymouth 

in a couple of weeks to visit the 

Royal William Yard but will be back 

again for the summer. You can 

climb on board, learn about her 

history and talk to the team who look after her. If 

you are in Plymouth, why not pop in and see her 

Today I am loading all the events on the website for 

the rest of the year, up to and including Christmas. 

We have masses going on, including almost two 

weeks of workshops in November, so do remember 

to keep checking the website to see what we are up 

to. Have a great summer and come and see us when 

you have a spare day. 

Charmian Saunders 

Visitor Services & Volunteer Manager, Cotehele 

01579 352736 (charmian.saunders@nationaltrust.org.uk) 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/cotehele 

There is of course more to see. The stream that runs 

away from the pond is lined with more young trees and 

there is a small tea garden with an interesting water 

feature. The walled garden has apple trees, clematis 

and roses trained against the walls. The whole garden 

has an aura of calm and a beautiful 

view from wherever you are in the 

garden. All of this is overlooked by 

the farmhouse belonging to our hosts, 

Peter & Mary Hamilton. The house is 

part 16th century and part-Georgian. 

The garden was recently open to the 

public under the National Gardens 

Scheme. This was another thoroughly 

enjoyable evening. 

Plant sales: Our final Saturday morning plant sale will 

be held on 7th July outside the Parish Hall starting at 

9.30 am. We will, as usual, have a plant stall at the 

Stoke Flower Show on Saturday, 4th August 2012. 

Keith Lane 

NEXT MEETING 

The next meeting is on Monday 2nd July 2012. This 

is our annual visit to a member’s garden. Meet at Ann 

Craig’s garden at 7.00 pm. 

As for all our meetings, visitors are very 

welcome to come along. 

Friday 15th June saw the Band 

of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, 

fresh from their part in the 

national Jubilee celebrations, 

wow audiences at the Big Band 

Spectacular, supported by the 

band ‘Yorkie’. Party goers, many 

in fancy dress, danced the night 

away to popular music from the 

last 60 years. 

Pomp & Circumstance was the 

order of the day at Saturday’s 

Diamond Jubilee Proms featuring 

the Radio Light Orchestra, soloist 

Helen Sheppard, the Loveny Male 

Voice Choir and the Kernow Pipes 

& Drums. Following the stunning 

firework finale, the lights in the 

auditorium gradually went out to leave a lone piper 

to signal the end of the final Whiteford Promenade. 

Family Fun featured on Sunday with local bands 

Just Plain Myrtle & Red Herring supporting the 

fabulous Mad Dog Mcrea. The afternoon also saw 

a performance of the Jubilee song, performed 

by children from Stoke Climsland Primary School, 

augmented by the local church choir 

The Music Festival, which is run by the charity 

‘Friends of Stoke Climsland Parish Church’ has 

grown from a small, one off event in 

2002 to become the amazing 3 day 

spectacle we see today. David Short, 

owner of Whiteford said “The festival 

shows how one idea can grow and 

grow if people are enthused and work 

together on a single objective, pooling 

their experience and working as a 

team”. Kathryn Carnegie, Chair of the 

Trustees added “We are indebted to 

the local community for the way they 

have supported us, both by coming 

along to the festival and for the very 

many who volunteer their time and 

talent to make the festival a success.” 

Why end the Festival 

“Of course we are all sad to see the 

end of the Festival. But it has achieved everything we 

ever hope for and more besides, and in these difficult 

economic times it is important not to outstay our 

welcome” said Kathryn. 

Whilst this is the last Music Festival, the ‘Friends’ charity 

will continue to present other events to benefit the 

church and bring enjoyment to the wider community. 

Thanks to David Crawley, Steve Leonard-Williams and Diana 

Bujold for their photographs 

The Trustees of the Friends of Stoke Climsland 

Parish Church would like to acknowledge the huge 

debt of gratitude they owe to their Chairman, Kathryn 

Carnegie, for all her hard work and dedication to the 

success of the Whiteford Festival. She singlehandedly 

prepared and published the souvenir programme 

which is a fitting reminder of what was a wonderful 

weekend despite the weather! Kathryn thanked us 

all at the end of the Festival but she deserves a huge 

round of applause and our thanks too. 

18 



News about the 

Arts Programme 

at the Old 

School. 

Why not try 

something 

new 

Tuesday 10th July 7 – 9pm. Creative 

photography with Hannah Guy. Grasp the 

basics of digital photography using the manual 

mode and explore easy techniques to compose 

stunning photographs. It’s a practical and dynamic 

workshop in a friendly environment that 

concentrates on improving your camera 

skills, with an emphasis on less jargon 

and more fun! 

16 

yrs.+ 

We have now completed the Drawing and Sketching and Feltmaking 

taster sessions and the feedback has been very positive. Those 

attending have asked for further sessions and we intend to put 

these on in September. There was a real sense of enjoyment and 

enthusiasm within the sessions and the outcomes that resulted 

showed creativity and individuality. 

We mentioned last time that we would be building on the success 

of the Jive and Swing class run by Adrian and Louise. We are 

delighted to be able to tell you that the next set of sessions are 

booked! They will be on Tuesdays 7 - 9pm starting on July 31st 

and then on August 7th,14th and 21st, and September 11th. The 

cost will be £25 for all 5 sessions and this is payable in advance. 

And don’t worry if you have not got someone to come along with - 

getting a dance partner will not be a problem! 

To remind you of the schedule for July........... 

While we’ve been enjoying the Jubilee Celebrations 

locally, John Wilmut has been continuing on his walk 

from Lands End to John O’Groats. At the time of writing 

this article (18th June) he has just reached the last 

English county - Northumberland - he has to cross 

before entering Scotland just south of Byrness. He’s 

already covered 650 miles and, by the time this copy of 

the OSN reaches you, he should be in Perth with some 

800 miles under his boots. At that point there’s only (!!) 

300 miles to go before he reaches John O’Groats on or 

about 20th July. 

We’ve mentioned his blog before and this is a 

fascinating way of following both his travels and his 

travails. His walk is not without adventures, unexpected 

happenings or mishaps but it’s also not without strange 

sights, joyful encounters and a true flavour of the 

English countryside. As before we can commend it to 

you and, if you do take a look, leave John a message. 

We know he gets encouragement from these. You can 

find get into John’s blog through his website - www. 

wilmut.net/lejog 

We won’t apologise for reminding you once more that 

John’s walk is not just 

for pleasure or personal 

achievement. It’s in 

support of Christian 

Aid’s work in education 

in Sierra Leone. This is 

one the world’s poorest countries and the provision of 

schools, teachers, books and equipment is essential 

if poverty is to be rolled back and people are to have 

hope for the future. The money John raises will be 

used to build and equip new schools so as to enrich 

childrens lives and extend their opportunities. John 

is hoping to reach £10000 and he has just over 50% of 

that amount pledged so far. We are totally unashamed 

in asking you to support him and make a contribution 

to his goal. How can you do this All bases are covered! 

You can donate via his website through the direct link 

to the Justgiving site. You can use the form which is 

widely available in the village or you can contact Viv 

Wilmut at Skyber 

an Gwennyly, 

Stoke Climsland, 

Callington PL17 8NB 

(Tel: 01579 370736; 

e-mail: vivwilmut@ 

btinternet.com) 

We’ll have a full 

report of John’s 

exploits in the September issue of the OSN. 

Tuesday 24th July 7 – 9pm. Creative Writing 

with Suzanne Fearnside. Many people know 

that they have a book, poem, play or lyric 

inside them waiting for release. This session 

will introduce you to strategies and 

techniques that will help you build 

your creativity into good writing, 

whatever your choice of genre. 

Tuesday 17th July 7 – 9pm. Willow Basketry 

with Carol Horsington. You will learn how to 

prepare the rush, explore some simple weaving 

techniques and plait and twine rush 

cordage, resulting a simple rush mat 

which, with the addition of some rush 

cord, can then be moulded into a small 

basket. 

11 

yrs.+ 

11 

yrs.+ 

Just to remind you that all the Arts sessions 

have limited spaces so don’t miss out 

on these creative fun sessions. Most are 

available from the ages of 11 upwards (11 

- 16 accompanied by an adult). Some will 

involve a small additional cost for specialist 

materials. For more details and to book a 

space please call The Old School 

on 01579 370493 or 

email theoldschool@ruralinternet.co.uk 

OUR 

NEXT 

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EVENING 

August 11th 2012 

AT 

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JAZZ 

This month our Young 

Reporter, Rosie Neville, 

tells us about the Jubilee Celebrations 

at Higherland: 

On Tuesday 5th June everyone in 

Higherland was making their final preparations for the 

best street party in 

Higherland history! 

It was raining 

and it was cold 

but nothing could 

dampen our spirits. 

Everyone was 

excited about the 

first community 

party in Higherland 

that we could 

remember. Everyone was busy with the final touches 

of their contributions for the party. There was so much 

food and drink donated by the people of Higherland 

CALLING ALL BUDDING YOUNG JOURNALISTS! 

We are very keen to include more articles and 

information of interest to our younger readers. If 

you think this could be something you would like 

to do, why not give Deri Parsons a call on 01579 

370319 for a chat 

that we could not finish it (even though it was delicious). 

Donald McIntosh made great games for the children 

including 

swing ball, where you have to 

swing the 

ball and 

try to hit 

as many 

logs as 

you can. 

Bottles on 

a wall, 

which 

includes 

trying 

to hit 

bottles 

made of wood. He 

also made a picture of the 

Queen 

and 

Prince Philip 

on a 

giant canvas 

for 

people to 

put 

their heads 

in for 

photographs 

but the 

children 

decided 

it was much 

more fun 

throwing 

wet 

sponges 

at the 

canvas 

and trying 

to hit the 

people 

with their heads in the 

holes. 

The Queen would have been proud of us, we had a 

wonderful day. 

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On Sunday 9th June, we joined 

Butterfly Conservation and Launceston Area Wildlife 

members for the Heath Fritillary butterfly walk in 

Greenscombe Woods, between Luckett and Latchley. 

Success in seeing the fritillaries was intermittent as 

rain showers drifted over and the sun came in and 

out warming the butterflies enough to fly ! There 

are good numbers this year at Greenscombe of this 

very endangered butterfly, and we were looking at 

one of only a handful of sites in GB. Several would be 

seen at a time, their rich orange and black suddenly 

lighting up as the skies opened and they rose up all 

around us from the low woody scrub - flying up and 

then disappearing again as they settled onto the low 

vegetation and completely blended in while waiting 

for the sun to warm them up again, and allowing us 

the chance for some good photos. 

The cow wheat which is one of their food plants is now 

good, especially on the hill fort, after a slow start - so 

there are plenty of sites for the butterflies to lay their 

eggs. Other plants including Heath Spotted, Southern 

Marsh and Greater and Lesser Butterfly orchids were 

enjoyed on the central ridge amongst a riot of dog 

daisies, other flowers and grasses. 

On Tuesday July 3rd and 

August 7th you are invited to 

join us for short local walks 

on Tuesday mornings starting 

from the Old School at 10.00. 

And here are details of a couple 

of special events! 

Friday July 13th: Mothing 

evening at Tutwell (provisional 

location) with Bill Burkett. 

Meet at the Old School car 

park at 9 pm to arrange car 

sharing. 

Sunday August 5th: 2 - 5 pm 

CWT 50th Anniversary Party and Picnic. Come and take 

a heathy (and healthy) walk on KIt Hill. There’ll be a 

children’s kite flying competition with prizes for the 

best home-made animal kites. We’ll have spare kites if 

you don’t have one! This is our own local celebration of 

CWT’s 50 years and all the neighbouring wildlife organisations 

are being invited. Meet at the Kit Hill Summit car 

park. Please bring a picnic, or a plateful of food to share. 

All are welcome to all events; you don’t have to be 

a member. If you’d like more information or a full 

list of the year’s local events please 

‘phone 01579 370411 

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for children unable to cope with the mainstream or 

excluded because of one of the disability categories 

established 

under 

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Education 

(Handicapped 

Children) Act 

1970 which 

required the 

state schools 

to provide 

education 

for such 

children and 

with numbers 

diminishing, 

the trust 

made the 

transition towards providing for the over 16 age group. 

In 1976 the Trust moved to Cornwall. Basill Manor in St 

Clether is situated in beautiful grounds with extensive 

outbuildings which have been used for dairy farming 

and for craft activities 

including woodwork, 

pottery and weaving. 

Trebullom, Altarnun, was 

the school for younger 

people, and is now let to 

Kernow Positive Response. 

This is a lovely setting with extensive outbuildings and 

land, and currently houses a wood-fired industrial oven 

for baking bread and pizza. Tregillis Farms in South 

Petherwin are now one farm, which has been farmed 

biodynamically for 30 years. It has good community 

links, including with the local primary school. A lot 

of the buildings are listed and some of the land has 

SSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) status. All of it 

qualifies for Higher Level Stewardship (a scheme run by 

DEFRA to maintain landscape quality and character) and 

it is all beautiful. 

This is a charitable trust with great prospects for the 

future: there are dedicated staff groups and committed 

and enthusiastic tenants. I have been a volunteer and 

friend of the trust since 1976 and I am currently an 

associate member: tomorrow I am helping to clear 

out the dairy at Trebullom to make space for a dye 

workshop [the workshop commenced on Saturday, 12th 

May]. But the volunteers, friends and families are not so 

young as we were, and there is a constant need to reach 

out to people who may well have some time, skills or 

donations that they want to give. For more information, 

please email peredurnews@hotmail.co.uk 

Mike Field 

Editor, Peredur News 


DANTE SUMMER FESTIVAL 

“Oh to be in Cornwall, now that 

Dante’s there” wrote Robert Browning. 

(Well, nearly). Yes, the Dante Summer Festival 10- 

14 July is nearly upon us again, for the 7th summer 

running. The Old School and indeed Stoke Climsland 

play an important part in this annual feast of music 

and fun with one of its major concerts in our local 

Church, Festival Tea at the OS, private Old School 

concert here a month before. Both the Classical 

Club and Festival 

are organised by the 

redoubtable David and 

Margaret Seward. 

The Festival begins with 

a glorious outreach 

to St Paul’s Church in 

Yelverton on Tuesday 

evening, 10th July. 

The Dante Festival 

Orchestra, formed 

of talented children 

and students from the 

Tamar Valley will play 

a sparkling sequence of 

concerto movements 

led by the Dante 

Quartet, with lots of 

proud parents, family 

and friends in the 

audience. It is always 

inspiring to see and hear all that local young talent 

scooped up expertly each year by Quartet leader 

Krysia Osostowizc. And there’s more: two French horn 

players will join them playing music by both Mozart 

and Telemann. It is no secret that one of the players, 

Jacob Rowe of the National Youth Orchestra, is son 

of the Dante Quartet’s leader. (We usually see him 

organising the lighting). 

There is more glorious French horn from Stephen 

Stirling at Callington Church on the Wednesday 

evening, with Michael Dussek on piano and the Dante 

Quartet in full flow. This lovely festive week includes 

legendary fiddle player Peter Knight with radiant 

music from Gigspanner, a barbecue, an orchard walk, 

Paint the Music for children, Death and the Maiden 

in Calstock. On Saturday the great Bernard Gregor- 

Smith joins the Quartet in Stoke Climsland Church for, 

amongst other delights, Schubert’s Quintet in C Major. 

Amongst the several joys and amusements in the 

Dante Festival programme are some hidden gems. 

One is the session at lovely Trebullett Chapel, 

where we not only hear tremendous music but see 

it debated among the musicians, and discussed with 

us – the audience. At first sight the evening appears a 

little daunting, “…follow the musical journey of the 

Chaconny and the Passacaglia through the ages from 

Purcel to Britten”. Daunting Not at all! The Chaconne 

(or Chaconny in Old English) started as a jolly dance 

in 16th century South America, home of the slightly 

naughty tango and salsa. Not surprisingly it became 

popular in Spain and Italy a century later, then France, 

where it became more stately as the ‘sarabande’ – a 

slower dance suitable for pensioners with knee and 

hip problems. Despite this, the Church wanted no part 

of such lascivious entertainment, with the Inquisition 

merrily sentencing dancers to flogging, or serving time 

as an oarsman on galleys. The livelier 

Chaconny took off in Germany 

(Brahms) and England (Purcel). 

The baroque composers Corelli and 

Pachelbel also wrote Chaconnes. 

A modern critic recently wrote: 

“if you’re among the unfortunate 

addictees to that dreadful yet 

obscenely popular Pachelbel piece 

(you know the one), you may find 

a happy source of withdrawal in 

Finger’s Chaconny… which does all 

the same things but in a merciful 

two minutes and 15 seconds!” So 

there we are – hopeless addicts of 

Pachelbel’s Canon should come to 

Trebullett Chapel on Thursday 12 

July, to be cured by some jolly 17th 

century dance music. You will also 

see how the English composer Sir 

Benjamin Britten used it brilliantly 

in his String Quartet ‘Chacony’. (Only one ‘n’ Simon 

Heffer has argued that Britten was either dyslexic, 

or simply couldn’t spell). As an added bonus, the 

Dante Quartet also cover the ‘passacaglia’, a slightly 

slower minor-key cousin to the Chaconne, but pretty 

nevertheless. Do book now before it is sold out. The 

Chapel is blessed with excellent acoustics, but its 

warm intimacy arises from the building’s modest 

proportions; hence fewer tickets. 

Brian Champness 

British is Best this Summer! 

The weather may be lousy yet again, our economy 

remains in the doldrums and the days are already 

getting shorter - but hey, the London Olympics are 

here! Yes, its summer 2012. 

After all the great excitement in the grand arrival 

of the famous flame at Lands End back in May, the 

torch relay through our towns and villages, followed 

by a week of glorious celebrations and events to 

commemorate HM the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in early 

June, we look forward to the main event: the Olympic 

Games. Held every four years and not hosted in the UK 

since 1948, we wish all our elite sportsmen and women 

the best of British in their quest 

for a gold medal. But when it is 

all over and the flags and bunting 

have been packed away, what 

of the much championed legacy 

that so many enthused about No 

doubt the cynics will point to the 

multi-million pound bill incurred 

at a time of austerity. Others will 

highlight the vast areas of East 

London redeveloped amongst the now empty stadiums. 

For us in farming we hope and trust in a legacy 

of support for British and local food, be it for 

continued domestic consumption or for further export 

opportunities. LOCOG (the organising committee of 

the Olympics) in its ‘food vision’ for the Games has 

awarded full catering contracts that specify Red Tractor 

certification, the British food quality assurance mark. 

This is in no small way due to the persistence of the 

National Farmers’ Union, together with the British 

Food and Drink Consortium and many others, and is a 

massive win for British food and farming. It is projected 

that up to 14 million meals across the Olympics and 

Paralympics venues will be provided and served to 

athletes, visitors, press and staff. In line with the vision, 

all meats, traditional cheeses, other dairy products and 

where (seasonally available) fruit, vegetables, salads and 

cereal-based products must be UK Red Tractor assured. 

Additionally, all eggs must be British Lion and Free Range 

marked. 

However, it is hoped the true legacy will come with the 

official 16 catering companies contracted and leading 

the way with Red Tractor standard when sourcing future 

procurement. Building on the success of existing Red 

Tractor recognition (currently running at 64%), it is 

vital that the food industry increase 

beyond its 2011 record net sales value 

of £11 billion. Likewise, consumers 

continue to insist on Red Tractor 

foods from the supermarkets when 

shopping. Ironically, the most recent 

survey by Assured Food Standards 

(the licensing body) found that the 

best supporter of British Red Tractor 

Foods was in fact Lidl, a Germanbased 

supermarket, with 80% product 

inclusion. 

Coupled with the Olympics food boost comes the recent 

launch of the NFU campaign Farming Delivers. This is a 

further recognition of how and why British agriculture 

is successfully leading both business and industry out of 

recession, and follows the five year long Why Farming 

Matters initiative. 

So we trust we will all be able to look back on this 

summer with pride and honour in celebration of our 

royal family, our sporting stars and our Great British 

food. Let’s ‘Make it Local, Make it British, Make it 

Happen!’ 

Wishing everyone the very best of British 

this summer – from us all Down on the Farm. 

GOING GOING GONE...... 

Last month’s photograph 

was of the letter box in Lidwell. Noone 

‘phoned in with the correct answer, so how do we interpret 

that It was either too difficult to place or this particular OSN 

feature has run its course. The former is hard to believe and we 

are left with the latter. Everything has its natural life span and 

probably ‘Where is it’ has reached the end of its. 

It just remains to say thank you to Jill Long who provided most of 

the images we’ve used and also to those of you who have entered. 

If any past winners have not received their magnificent prize, please 

give Deri Parsons a call on 01579 370319. You can also call this number 

if you’ve got any ideas for competitions we could run in future - we are 

always open to (polite) suggestions! 

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THE BOOK 

WORM 

When Vikram Seth wrote 

‘An Equal Music’ thirteen 

years ago, he did so 

with the help of, and 

a tribute to, his friend 

the French violinist 

Philippe Honoré. Seth 

himself is a great music 

lover has been praised in 

many musical quarters 

for his knowledge of 

European classical music 

and the accuracy of his 

descriptions of quartet 

playing. He even says that 

‘music to me is dearer 

even than speech’ – an 

interesting admission 

from a renowned 

novelist! 

The descriptions of 

quartet playing are juxtaposed with 

the love story of one of the players. 

The latter is about a love that was 

lost and is found again and, without 

succumbing to sentimentalism, 

The Dante Quartet will be bringing their wonderful music to us in July in various 

locations around Stoke Climsland. We accept the music at face value, probably 

unaware of all that goes in to the rehearsals and logistics and challenges to each 

player. The following novel in no way reflects the personal lives of Dante but it 

may reflect some of the intricacies of musicians playing together in a small group. 

about the loss of a musician’s most 

precious asset, that of being able 

to hear. The novel is set in London, 

Vienna and Venice and all the music 

mentioned 

in the book 

as played 

by the 

Quartet 

has been 

recorded 

on a CD 

(Vikram 

Seth, 

Verwandte 

Stimmen, 

Music from 

the Novel). 

Some 

readers may 

find the 

love story 

sufficiently 

moving in 

itself. For me, acquiring a deeper 

understanding of what constitutes 

playing in a Quartet, was far more 

rewarding. 

“Every rehearsal of the Maggiore 

Quartet begins with a vary plain, 

very slow three-octave scale on 

all four instruments in unison: 

sometimes major, as in our name, 

sometimes minor, depending on 

the key of the first piece we are 

to play. No matter how fraught 

our lives have been over the last 

couple of days, no matter how 

abrasive our disputes about people 

or politics, or how visceral our 

differences about what we are to 

play and how we are to play it, it 

reminds us that we are, when it 

comes to it, one.” 

This novel is easy to read and I 

believe that it would be enjoyable 

even without a particular interest 

in classical music; however, if you 

do love Schubert, Brahms, Haydn 

and company, it may enhance your 

understanding of some beloved 

pieces of music. 

An Equal Music by Vikram Seth, 

publ. 1999, ISBN 1-55278-146-1 

Diana Bujold 

NEWS 

FROM STOKE 

CLIMSLAND 

SCOUTS GROUP 

Several of our Group attended the District St George’s 

Day parade at Torpoint, when three of our new leaders 

- Clare Bain, Kaff Bain and Zoei Winchester - were 

awarded their wood beads on completion of their Adult 

Leader training by District Commissioner, Carol Smith. 

Service certificates were presented to Adam Harman (5 

years), Stacey Weaver (10 years) and Sandy Palmer (15 

years). 

Our AGM was well attended and we welcomed new 

parents to our Committee. Further presentations 

by our guest, DC Carol Smith, were made to Henry 

Samuels of his wood beads and service certificates 

to Annette Williams (10 years) and Ailsa Weaver (30 

years). 

We enjoyed an exciting afternoon and evening 

celebrating the Jubilee on Kit Hill on Monday 4th 

June when we lit our Jubilee beacon at around 10 pm. 

Thank you to all who came to join us and to the 

Callington 

Town Band, 

St John 

Ambulance 

and 

Callington 

Fire 

Brigade 

for their 

support. 

Meanwhile, 

two of our former Explorer Scouts (now leaders) took 

part in the presentation for their Scouting Explorer Belt 

(completed in Corfu at Easter). They helped to build and 

light the beacon at The Eden Project, just viewing Kit 

Hill lit up in a chain of beacons in the far distance. 

Ailsa Weaver (Group Scout Leader) 

01579 382196 

(Thanks to Steve Oke for the photograph) 

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It was Wednesday morning in Stoke Climsland, and a 

church full of mums and excited toddlers erupted in 

applause as a surprise bouquet was presented to the 

organizer of the popular local playgroup. 

“It was a complete surprise!” said a stunned Jan Parsons, 

who runs Whizzkids on Wednesdays (WoW). 

Grace Myerscough-Tournoff, who helped arrange the 

surprise, said: “Jan is the lynchpin of WoW and is an 

inspiration to us all in her commitment to this thriving 

mother and toddler group.” 

Alan Woollcombe, who presented the bouquet from 

Tesco’s Callington store, said: “So many people nominated 

Jan for this bouquet and it is obvious to see why. She really 

puts a lot of heart into the community, and people wanted 

to say thanks.” 

WoW was set up in 2006 as one of several local community 

initiatives run by Stoke Climsland church for young families, 

and Jan took over soon after. 

“We have a very open group and everybody is welcome,” 

said Jan. “It is completely free, and the age range is from 

nought to school age. If everybody came, there would be 

113 regulars.” 

Activities include an activity table supplied by Duchy College 

students, music, games, the hokey-kokey and a prayer. 

“”It is not just mums who attend,” said curate Rev. Marilyn 

Elliott. “It is more an ‘adult and baby/toddler’ group - all 

are made to feel very welcome. Where else can busy child 

minders go and have a cuppa and a home made biscuit 

given them. What happens on a Wednesday morning 

WOW!! That was a Big Surprise .. 

is only the tip of the iceberg. Jan and her husband Deri 

spend Tuesday afternoons setting up for WoW, then Jan 

makes the biscuits ready for the refreshment break. Then of 

course time has to be spent clearing up after all the adults 

and children leave. So my heartfelt thanks to Jan too - she 

is one in a million.” 

“Jan is possibly the most selfless person I know and 

incredibly proactive,” said Nicky Alder, a mother of two. “I 

moved to Kelly Bray a couple of years ago and was quite 

lost. Jan contacted me because she heard I was struggling. 

Coming here was the difference between surviving and not 

surviving - the community spirit is fantastic. Both Harry and 

Anna love it. Jan is amazing!” 

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The whole school enjoyed a day of 

celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and we’d 

like to tell you a 

little about what 

we did. 

Congratulations 

to everyone 

who entered the 

Queen’s Diamond 

Jubilee Portrait 

competition 

and special 

congratulations 

to the winners, 

seen on the left 

holding their entries and Angie and Marion served us 

traditional “fish 

& chips” for 

lunch. A right 

Royal feast 

enjoyed by all. 

We planted 

an oak to 

commemorate 

the Diamond 

Jubilee and Mr 

Dick Harnett of 

Many thanks to all who 

helped to make and 

plant it. It looks really 

great. 

The whole school 

attended a special 

ceremony at Stoke 

Climsland Parish 

Church and we all got 

a copy of a special 

Jubilee Edition of 

the New Testament. 

Everyone enjoyed 

our celebrations and 

we will remember 

them for a long 

time to come. 

Kernock Plants helped 

us to do this. The oak 

sapling we planted 

came from the Queen’s 

estate and we planted 

red, white and blue 

flowers in a special 

‘Jubilee Plot, in our 

garden. 

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STOKE CLIMSLAND WOMEN’S INSTITUTE 


Women’s 

Institute 

Jill Williams came to our June meeting to tell us all 

about Pennies for Friendship: we have a tin which we 

all put pennies 

in but no one 

really knew 

what the 

money was for 

and where it 

went – now we 

do! Pennies 

for Friendship 

is a scheme 

run by ACWW 

(Associated 

Country 

Women of the 

World) which aims to raise the standard of living of 

rural women and families through education, training 

and community development programmes. It focuses 

on Women helping Women in rural areas: last year’s 

project was to train midwives in third world countries. 

Jill encouraged us to all save just 2p a week and donate 

the £1 at the end of the year: if every member of the 

WI did this, ACWW would have doubled their donations 

and would be able to help even more women. This 

seems a very worthwhile cause, and we all had great 

fun raising funds at the end of the evening by using 

any pennies (and anything we had in our handbags) 

to create a logo relevant to the Diamond Jubilee 

celebrations. There was one question that kept being 

asked: who carries a peg around with them (The 

answer: Nicky Alder!) 

June was been a busy time, as we were involved in 

supplying the tea at the Big Lunch on the Green for the 

Diamond Jubilee. We also had representatives serving 

tea at the Royal Cornwall Show: Sue Tudor has worked 

out that they were serving 150 cups of tea an hour! 

Brigitte and Michael Cox opened up their fabulous 

garden to us on the 10th June and hosted the WI 

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebration which proved very 

popular with members and their families. A heartfelt 

thank you is sent to Brigitte and Michael for 

inviting us into their home. 

As I write this, we are all looking forward to 

the weekend ahead at Whiteford, and then 

preparations will be begin for our entries to the 

Launceston Show. Hopefully some of us will win 

some certificates. 

The next meeting, to be held on Tuesday 10th 

July at the Parish Hall, is an open one. Sandra 

Pearson from the Meteorological Office will 

talk on forecasting weather, which seems 

quite topical at the moment. Everyone is very 

welcome and we hope to see you all then. The meeting 

will start at 7.30pm. 

Lucy Hard 

Luckett 

What a quacking day we 

had in Luckett for the Jubilee Duck Day on 

Saturday 3rd June, the 

weather was wonderful 

and we had a record 

number of people 

attending. As well as 

all the usual stalls, bar 

and barbecue this year 

we had a stall selling 

“Naughty jellies” which 

proved very popular, 

although the Gin and 

Tonic one seemed a bit 

strong for some!! 

The Jubilympics proved 

popular with the 

children and adults 

alike with medals being 

presented for the egg 

and spoon races and 

the 3 legged races. 

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beaches, moors and towns of Cornwall. Comfortable en-suite 

bedrooms, families welcome, home-cooked breakfasts. 

Three Old Men and a Young One (pictured but try 

guessing the young one!) were the overall winners of 

the Tug of War competition and were presented with 

medals and a trophy by Vice Chairman of Luckett 

Social Club Ivan Judd. The hat competition was won 

by Maxine McLeod and Liana.The main event being 

the Duck Race went off without a hitch and 800 ducks 

swam down the river, the winning ducks were 1st 

184, 2nd 268, 3rd 634, 4th 718 and 5th 476. We would 

like to thank everyone for 

coming and supporting us 

this year and hope to see 

you all again next year. 

Our next event is a Skittles 

evening to be held at Deer 

Park Farm. As this is a very 

popular event it would be 

wise to arrive by 7.30pm to 

organise teams. Don’t worry 

if you don’t have a team of 

6 there are always people 

to make up teams and we 

are all a very friendly bunch 

and a good night is always 

had by all. Again there will 

be a bar and barbecue and a 

raffle will be held during the 

evening. 

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Luckett 

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As someone who can very rarely 

work an entire day and then 

muster enough energy to do 

exercise in the evening, I have 

the utmost respect for people 

who can manage to work all day 

and then go to the gym or play 

sport afterwards. 

Olympic athletes, however, take 

it to a whole new level. As the 

general public around the globe 

waits in anticipation to see how 

well the athletes are going to 

perform in London this summer, 

the competitors themselves are 

giving it their all in preparation. 

The dedication and hard work needed to achieve 

anything at the highest level is immense. Every spare 

moment of every day is spent striving for perfection, 

pushing themselves both physically and mentally to 

the extreme. They are inspirational because they work 

to the best of their ability and never give up. They 

show that it doesn’t matter who or what you are, and 

as long as you try hard, you can be amazing. They 

show people that achieving your dreams is possible 

if you work hard and push yourself to be better than 

everyone else. 

I hope their dreams are not shattered this Summer – 

they can’t all win, so many will be disappointed. But 

my big hope for them is that their family and friends 

can be there for them. A child seeking refuge in their 

parents’ arms when they haven’t won is as special to 

their parents as them coming first in the race. 

Cycle, walk, have fun… 

Saturday 8th September 2012 

Join in our ‘Sponsored ride or stride’ around 

the local area, culminating in a free cream 

tea at Stoke Climsland Parish Church! We’d 

love you to join in our sponsored cycle or 

walk around the local area. 

With routes to suit all ages and abilities, 

Looking for a sympathetic Dentist 

Look no further and visit us at 

The Archway 

Dental Surgery 

5-6 Well Street 

Callington 

Cornwall 

PL17 7AU 

Tel. 01579 383300 

We offer Preventive and Cosmetic Dentistry 

• Crowns, Bridges, Veneers 

• Various types of dentures 

• And Minor Oral Surgery 

Experience dentistry in a relaxed and 

caring environment 

I read an article this month by Carl Beach, who heads 

up Christian Vision for Men (DVM). In it he talks about 

individuals who do great daring deeds and heroic acts 

and of man’s desire to push himself to the limit. But he 

goes on to say that families don’t need heroes: 

“Heroism to my kids 

is about being there, 

being involved, 

being interested, 

making them laugh 

and setting the 

boundaries so that 

they know we love 

them. OK, so maybe 

the other stuff 

does kind of make 

them proud, but 

it’s not what they’ll 

remember me for.” 

I am reaching the age when many of my friends are 

losing their parents and I too am becoming aware 

that my own parents are getting old – their bodies 

are beginning to fail them and I know my time too 

will come when I need to say goodbye. But my happy 

memories of special times spent with them will stay 

with me forever. 

So this Summer, spend times with those you love and 

who love you and make some happy memories, because 

that is what is most precious. We can achieve great 

things in our lives but the greatest achievement is to 

love and be loved. 

Kathryn Carnegie 

our fun day will raise money for the Cornwall Historic 

Churches Trust* and our own church in Stoke Climsland. 

For more information and to register, please contact 

Grace on 01579 370170. Come along and join in the fun 

for a good cause. 

*The Cornwall Historic Churches Trust was formed in 

1955 and is there to assist in the restoration or repair of 

Cornish Churches of architectural or historic merit. 

Find us, try us and never look back! 

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The meal evening was a success, if not as well 

attended as usual. Thank you, Bonnie, for all your hard 

work cooking the pies and curry. As usual Bonnie, Jenny 

and Debbie spent some time getting the room ready 

for this event. Our thanks also go to the Old School for 

providing chairs for the evening. Every one enjoyed the 

convivial atmosphere and the Club appreciated their 

support. 

On May 18th we had the football presentation evening, 

attended by Colin Burrel who kindly came to present 

the trophies. The 

whole team were 

awarded runnersup 

trophies. Ian 

Cook managed 

this year’s team 

and a good job 

he has done, as 

the team were 

only just pipped 

at the post for 

coming top of 

their league. 

Awards were 

given to Adam 

Savage (clubman of the year), James Bunghey (top goal 

scorer), Grant Mace (most improved player), Michael 

Baker (manager’s player), and Tom Savage (players’ 

player). The 

team went on to 

enjoy the rest of 

the evening in 

the traditional 

manner! 

As part of 

the Jubilee 

celebrations, the 

Club held a METS 

night on the 

sports field. What 

would we do 

without the METS Despite the forecast, it did not rain 

so we all enjoyed our burgers and beer, listening and 

dancing to our favourite group. It was a good evening 

and much enjoyed by all who attended. We would like 

to thank master chefs Bernard and Michael for their 

BEEN MISSING YOUR JAZZ AT THE 

OLD SCHOOL 

If you have, you’ll be delighted to hear that THE OLD 

GREEN RIVER BAND will be playing on SATURDAY 11TH 

AUGUST 

Martin Bennett, the man with the big heart, the big 

hands and the big voice is back, for one night only, with 

his Old Green River Band playing New Orleans style 

jazz with attitude, at the Old School on Saturday, 11th 

work in cooking the burgers and thank you, thank you, 

thank you to the METS for the entertainment. 

The next morning the Committee met to move the 

bar down to the school for the afternoon festivities. 

What to do In the end it was decided to walk the 

gazebo down to the playing field, so it was lift and 

walk, squeezing through the gates until we were in 

position in the school (Thanks to David Price for the 

photographs). It was a shame the weather did not 

co-operate, but I think in true British fashion we all 

enjoyed the Jubilee Big Lunch. 

Here are some details of future events 

and dates for your diaries: 

12th July: Pampering night, especially 

for the ladies. Come along for a 

delightful evening of beautification. 

21st July: Pool tournament, held by the 

pool team to raise funds. 

28th July: Skittles evening, by popular 

request! 

4th August: Flower show – enter our 

fantastic competitions. 

11th August: Car boot sale, set up at 

11am and sales from noon. 

1st September: Car boot sale, set up at 11am and 

sales from noon. 

Finally, the club would like to thank everyone for 

their support in raising money for the repair of the 

pavilion. We now have over £4,000 in the account! 

Louise Power 

August. 

Always a top favourite with the Old School Jazz Club the 

Band’s beautiful, bouncing blend of rolling blues and 

heart racing, toe-tapping, old style jazz will once again 

lift The Old School up into place as the top Jazz Venue 

of East Cornwall. Ring or call into the Old School Office 

to book your place as soon as you can – it’s going to be a 

night to remember! And don’t forget that there is a bar 

and you can feast on delicious home cooking from the 

renowned Old School Kitchen. Put the date in your diary 

and BOOK! We’d hate you to miss it. 

PARISH 

COUNCIL 

NEWS 

JULY 


Planning Application PA12/04501 Poultry Units: This 

application featured on the agenda for the June Parish 

Council meeting, for which some 80 parishioners were in 

attendance. Strong feelings against the application were 

expressed in the Public Session and when the formal 

agenda item was reached. After due consideration 

the Parish Council voted 7 to 1 not to support the 

application. The reasons for this decision will be 

reported in the 

formal minutes 

of the meeting 

and it would be 

inappropriate to 

paraphrase them 

here. However, 

in response to 

questions raised 

by parishioners 

it was apparent 

that there 

was some uncertainty about how comments can be 

made on planning applications. They can be made by 

representations to Parish and Cornwall councillors, 

through the Planning Portal on Cornwall Council’s 

website and, should any application go to the full formal 

East Cornwall Planning Committee, by requesting to 

speak at the appropriate meeting. Full information on 

the procedure to be followed in making a request to 

speak at the latter meeting can be found at 

www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspxpage=18044 This 

website makes the following points: about who can 

speak at such meetings: 

* An objector (whether they have made written 

comments or not), a representative of the Parish/Town 

Council and the applicant or a supporter (whether they 

have made written comments or not) may each speak on 

a planning application which is due to be heard at the 

Planning Committee. 

* Objectors, applicants and supporters must register 

to speak but Parish/Town Council representatives will 

be entitled to speak, subject to the Clerk of their 

Council notifying Democratic Services of the nominated 

speaker(s) and the application(s) they will be speaking on. 

* In the event of more than one objector or one 

applicant/support wishing to speak, a spokesperson 

should be agreed between the objectors or applicant/ 

supporters, as the case may be, to speak for all persons 

in the same category, prior to the meeting. Professional 

agents may be used by any party entitled to speak. 

* Public speaking is not an adversarial opportunity. It 

relates solely to the Committee procedure and decision 

making process as a whole. The purpose of the speaking 

opportunity is not to seek to explain all points expressed 

(as the Authority is already aware of these), but to 

emphasise material planning related points before a 

decision is taken. 

Waste Collection Services: Admittedly a lot fewer but 

there are still problems in our area with the collection 

of waste resulting from the changeover to a new 

contractor (Cory Environmental) as from the beginning 

of April. If you are one of those without regular 

collections or the new reusable coloured bags, please 

let someone on the Parish Council know or contact 

Neil Burden (01566 782286 or nburden@cornwall.gov. 

uk) There is more information on the Council’s website 

www.cornwall.gov.uk/recycling or householders can call 

0300 1234 141, or email refuseandrecycling@cornwall. 

gov.uk Interestingly, there have been reports of the 

theft of the new bags so this is something to be aware of. 

Potholes, potholes, potholes: A favourite topic of ours 

and one that we return to with monotonous regularity. 

The Parish Council reviews the condition of our roads 

and lanes at every meeting and we invariably have 

something to report back to the Highways Department 

of Cornwall Council. We try to keep on top of things 

but we always welcome comments from parishioners 

alerting us to problems. Recently a spokeswoman for 

Cornwall Council said the authority repaired 8,354 

potholes across the county last year and she encouraged 

residents to contact the council directly with requests. 

Urgent pothole issues, such as those which could pose a 

danger to the public, should be reported to the council 

on 0300 1234 222. Other incidences of problem potholes 

can be reported using the online form from www. 

cornwall.gov.uk 

Commemorative Trees for Jubilee: Discussions have 

been continuing between the Parish Council, Duchy 

College and the 

Duchy of Cornwall 

about potential sites 

for the planting of 

commemorative trees. 

One such site has been 

identified and it is 

hoped that the Duchy 

Forester, Geraint 

Richards, will be able 

to visit the area soon 

to advise on what species would be most suitable for 

that particular location. Keep on eye on Parish Council 

News for an update on progress. 

Stoke Climsland Charitable Trust: This will be meeting 

soon. If you are considering making application, please 

contact the Parish Clerk for details. 

The next two meetings of the Parish Council will take 

place on July 16th and August 20th in the Parish Hall. AS 

usual the starting time will be 7.30 pm. 

The Parish Council meets every month. Whilst it is not 

a public meeting, you are welcome to come and listen. 

You will be able to raise questions in a public session 

before each meeting starts. The council members are 

working on YOUR behalf to sustain and improve the 

quality of life and the environment that we enjoy in 

the parish – come and hear what they are doing for you! 

Contact Details for Parish Clerk, Louise Power: 

01579 370819 and parishclerk@stokeclimslandparish.org 

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FROM OUR MP, DAN ROGERSON 

We won! Since I last wrote here for 

the June edition, there has been 

some great news that the campaign 

to get the government to think 

again on the ‘pasty tax’ has been 

successful. I would like to thank 

everyone for their hard work locally 

and nationally to persuade the 

government that any system of VAT on 

hot food needed to be simpler, fairer 

and enforceable. Thankfully, the 

fresh pasty from the bakers we have 

all grown up with will stay affordable 

and local jobs can be saved. 

Since the last edition we have also 

had the Queen’s Speech, containing 

a mix of Liberal Democrat and 

Conservative priorities. I was 

pleased to see a host of proposed 

legislation reflecting what the Lib 

Dems have been fighting for and 

campaigning on for many years. 

One such priority is the introduction 

of a grocery markets adjudicator: 

Cornish Liberal Democrats have 

long campaigned for a fair deal for 

farmers and the introduction of a 

supermarket watchdog or adjudicator. 

This adjudicator will strengthen 

the hand of farmers against large 

supermarkets, who can abuse their 

power by passing on unexpected costs 

and excessive risk to the farmers, 

producers and suppliers 

Other important reforms 

include legislation to 

properly regulate the 

banks, so that they 

will no longer be in a 

position to hold the 

country to ransom when 

their financial gambles 

don’t pay off; measures 

to improve support for 

children with special 

educational needs; and to give 

parents more flexible maternity and 

paternity leave. A green investment 

bank has been set up to invest in 

green manufacturing and technology 

industries. In addition, there will 

be measures to look at improving 

pensions and social care for the 

elderly. 

AN EVENING 

WALK AT MOUNT 

EDGCUMBE FOR 

CHARITY 

Walk Ten is a 10k walk 

starting at 7.00pm and giving walkers after-hours access 

as they explore the Grade 1 listed gardens of Mount 

Edgcumbe. There will be entertainment for our walkers 

throughout the night, with face painters, jugglers and 

performers on hand as the route takes them through the 

beautiful formal gardens, allowing them to admire the 

stunning coastal views across the Plymouth Sound. After 

finishing, walkers are invited to enjoy their homemade 

Back at home, the Deputy Prime 

Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader 

Nick Clegg announced a shake-up 

for free pre-school education that 

will see extra help with childcare 

in rural parts of North Cornwall. 

Cornwall has been picked as one of 

ten areas in the UK where changes to 

extend the amount of free childcare 

available will come in one year 

earlier than planned, so from this 

September an extra 1300 two-yearold 

children across Cornwall will 

receive free early years education. 

This is on top of all three and fouryear-old 

children who are already 

eligible to receive 15 hours of free 

early years education each week. Not 

only will this help working parents 

juggling commitments with having 

young children, but early years 

education also gives a huge boost to 

young children and prepares them 

for school. I am extremely pleased 

that Liberal Democrat ministers 

have listened to my concerns about 

childcare issues in rural areas like 

ours, and are looking specifically 

at ways to extend and improve 

childcare in our 

communities. Plans 

include developing 

a rural federation of 

childcare providers, 

improving childminder 

provision and working 

with Job Centre Plus 

to provide training 

for people wanting to 

work in childcare. 

A few weeks before this 

announcement, the Deputy Prime 

Minister came to North Cornwall 

to see how another education 

policy is working in practice. The 

‘pupil premium’ provides extra 

cash for schools to help make sure 

that children from disadvantaged 

backgrounds are given the best 

possible educational opportunities. In 

2011/12 Cornwall’s schools received 

£4,741,000 and the amount increased 

to over £9 million this year. We went 

to Robartes Junior School in Bodmin 

to see at first hand the kind of extra 

activities the school is putting on, 

using their pupil premium money. The 

head teacher, Ewan Murray, explained 

to the Deputy Prime Minister how 

the extra money is making a real 

difference to their budget. 

At lunchtime I arranged for a group 

of local business people to speak to 

Nick about the challenges they are 

facing. Then, as Nick had launched 

the £1 billion ‘Youth Contract’ earlier 

in the year to make sure that every 

young person has an opportunity of 

employment, education or training, it 

was off to Padstow in the afternoon 

to meet apprentice and trainee chefs 

working with Rick Stein as part of the 

Youth Contract. 

Dan Rogerson Westminster 

11th June 2012 

picnic or our tasty hog roast as they sit back, rest their 

weary legs and soak up the atmosphere with local live 

band “deciBelle”. 

The event will conclude at 10.00pm when everyone 

will gather together for a spectacular fireworks display 

to pay tribute to our Marie Curie Nurses. 

Registration for this enchanting event is only £10 per 

person (or £20 if you sign up on the night). Children 

under 16 go free and dogs are welcome too! Everyone 

taking part also receives a Walk Ten T-Shirt to wear on 

the walk. You can find out more about the event by 

visiting www.mariecurie.org.uk/walkten 

A NATURE 

DIARY 

ABOUT 

BATS 

There are as many 

myths about bats as 

there are facts. 

Everyone has heard about bats 

getting caught in people’s hair. But 

have YOU had a bat in YOUR hair 

But is it so surprising, all this myth 

Bats are creatures of the dark. 

Seldom do you get a chance to 

handle one. And children can hear 

BELATED BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO DOT TWIST 

Dot (top 

left) 

was 95 

recently 

and celebrated 

in style 

with her 

friends 

at the 

Old 

School. 

May there be many more such occasions to come 

for Dot. 

them, but most adults can’t. Bats can 

“see” in the dark. 

So what is the truth They are in 

fact very sophisticated creatures. 

They have had over 50 million 

years to evolve. They are the only 

true flying mammals. They are 

divided into two main groups; the 

Megachiroptera, the Fruit Bats, 

and the Microchiroptera 

all the insectivorous bats, 

of which there are nearly 

1,000 different species 

worldwide. In Britain we 

have about 17 different 

species. And that is one 

of the problems. We know 

so little, relatively, about 

them that we are not even 

sure how many species we 

have. 

Bats aren’t blind; they have 

good eyesight, but 

they have evolved 

a system of echolocation 

much like 

radar, which lets them 

navigate in the dark, and 

allows them to catch the 

smallest of insects on which 

all British bats feed. 

In winter they hibernate. 

They let their body 

temperature drop to 

the surrounding air 

temperature, their 

breathing slows to one 

respiration every 40 minutes 

or an hour, and their heart 

rate falls below a beat every 

second and is very shallow. (When 

they are flying their pulse rate is 

up around 400 beats per minute!). 

Yet in this state of torpor, they can 

sense if they are going to freeze, 

and will shiver for half an hour to 

get up to 40°C in order to be able 

to fly to somewhere warmer. 

We usually come into contact with 

bats when they want to share 

our houses. In summer females 

congregate into breeding clusters 

in order to create a thermal mass 

to keep their naked babies warm. 

They don’t make a nest or chew 

their way into our houses, but find 

a crevice through which to enter. 

They like the batten gap between 

the slates and the roofing felt, or 

behind facia boards or cladding. 

They don’t breed until they are at 

least a year old, and they only ever 

have one baby a year. They can live 

for over 30 years, which is rather 

surprising for such a small creature. 

But then, I find them endlessly 

surprising. 

Tony Atkinson 

Higher Downgate 

(The photographs show Lesser and 

Greater Horseshoe bats hibernating 

in a mine and a Brown Long-eared 

Bat flying) 

WHERE IN THE PARISH HAVE YOU SEEN THIS 

Elsewhere in this issue 

you will have noticed the 

demise of our normal 

‘Where is it’ competition. 

However, for one final 

time we ask you ‘where 

have you seen this 

milestone’. A generous 

prize donated by David 

Crawley (you did say that, 

didn’t you, David) awaits 

the winner. 

Call 01579 370319 to be in 

with a chance. 

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GETTING THE SACK! 

YOU’RE FIRED 

CELEBRATIONS IN 


A 

GOOD 

TIME 

WAS 

HAD 

BY 

ALL! 

YOUNGSTERS 

JUBILEE ROYALTY 

WE ARE NOT AMUSED 

IT’S TIRING HAVING FUN 

BUT FUN I WILL HAVE! 

NOT SO YOUNGSTERS 

THE ROYAL MARINE BAND 

THEY WERE THE BEST 

GUITAR HEROES 

OR SCARY COUPLE 

SARAH AND DAVID WITH FRIENDS 

DAWN AND 

ALISON 

THE BANDS 

PIPE DREAMS MAYBE 

ORGANISERS and VOLUNTEERS 

COMMODORE SHORT 

KATHRYN THE GREAT 

BARROW SCOUT 

AND WHICH BIT DID 

YOU LIKE BEST 

Thanks for cover photographs to David Price, David Crawley, Chrys Bundy, Viv Berry, Emily Parsons and Diana Bujold 

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