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EDITORIAL
Visit the Camelfordian WebsiteDid you miss the November Fireworks Display?How about the Christmas Lights?The 2012 Gorsedh in Camelford?In 2009 Camelford held a month long celebration tocommemorate the 750th anniversary of the grantingof its first Royal Charter. Did you miss any of theevents?
Lost any of the printed editions of the Camelfordian?You’ll find all at www.camelfordian.co.uk
As this is the first edition of the new year I thought itwould be a good idea to remind you of our terms and
conditions.Although we read every article submitted we cannot promiseto print. Sometimes, I am very pleased to say, we areinundated and just don’t have the space. If the item is notdate limited we try to include in a subsequent issue. We donot include items that criticise or could cause concern to anidentifiable individual and try to give an unbiased view ofevents.
Our deadline is the 20th of every month and we welcomefeatures advertising future events, local history, anecdotes,poems and short stories and look forward to receivingarticles from “first-timers”.Prompt payment for adverts is appreciated as we rely on thisincome to produce the magazine. No member of the teamclaims expenses and every penny is used to cover printingcosts.For easy reference all our contact details and charges for ad-vertising are on the inside of the back cover.
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As another year draws to a closeCamelford Town Band enjoys a littlerespite following a busy festiveseason. And what a season it hasbeen! December flew into full actionstarting with a beautiful and crispevening for the switch on ofCamelford Christmas Lights. It was asight to behold as the town was lit upand carols sung around the tree. Thefollowing day was the Band’sChristmas Dinner at Bowood. Achance for the band to socialisealong with friends and family andfollowing tradition the awards arehanded out. The awards comprisingSoloist and Bandsman of the Yearare decided by our MD StephenWagstaff and Chairperson MarneyBaker, as with recent years thePlayer’s Player is voted for byplaying members of the band. It waswith great pleasure that this year theSoloist went to Emma Davey,Bandsman of the year was awardedto Sally Rickard and our Player’sPlayer was Lewis Baker. The YouthBand awards are also presented atthe Dinner and were this yearawarded to Jenna Moore and
CAMELFORD TOWN BAND
Photo from Left: Emma Davey,Sally Rickard, Lewis Baker.
Rebecca Osborne as joint YouthPlayer and Learner of the Year.
Christmas is a special time of theyear, but made ever more enjoyablewhen playing in a Brass band. Fromcarolling with the local contingent ofscouts to marching through Tintagelin the pouring rain and traditionalcarol services at Treneglos. Withoutdoubt however the highlight formany is the challenge of playinglouder than the congregation atHallworthy Carol Service in theLivestock Market. It’s a very rareoccurrence for a Band to beoutsung (or sat in an auction ring)!
2013 gave the band a lot to aim forand some extreme new heights toreach, especially with the on-goingfundraising for a much neededtrailer. Now is our chance to say ahuge thank you to all the localbusinesses that have so generouslydonated time, produce, money andeffort to our Band, to YOUR Band.Donations from Dairy Crest,Western Power and to Rob Rotchellfor the donation from CornwallCouncil. Without your help wecouldn’t have reached our target soquickly.
Finally, on behalf of the Band wewould like to wish you a Very HappyNew Year, and may 2014 bringeverything you hope for.
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“Harbour Happenings”The new year has brought change at Souls Harbour; we welcomed Morten andElinTangen from the Salvation Army in Norway who have come to work withus for a year. They were married last summer and wanted to give a year toGod in His service. By trade Morten is an Audi engineer and Elin is in theambulance service. At the moment in their hometown it is minus 12 andsnowy so they are enjoying the balmy conditions in Camelford.Recently our young people had a community service day, you might have seenthem in high-viz vests as they picked up litter around the town. They alsohelped a young mum with a garden clear up. This is to be a regular event intheir varied programme organised by youth leaders Grant and JenniThompson.At the moment an Alpha Course is being run at our cafe as a joint venture withthe other three Camelford Churches. Each Tuesday evening for 10 weeks agroup are gathering to enjoy a meal (which the churches take it in turns tocook) and watch the DVD series which are a beginners guide to followingJesus. The course is such a success that we anticipate running another in theAutumn. If you are interested please speak to any of the churches or use theinfo below. The course is free.We hope you enjoy reading about the ‘happenings’ at Souls Harbour eachmonth, and that you’ll consider joining us sometime. Souls Harbour Church islocated on Clease Car Park in Camelford (PL32 9QX). For more information,visit www.SoulsHarbour.com, email: [email protected], call: 01840211258 or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/soulsharbour.
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Rear of Camelford Hall, Clease Road, Camelford, Cornwall PL32 9PLProviding education & childcare for children aged 2-5years
Ofsted registered – “Good” with “Outstanding” areas for reportFor more details contact Kerry on 01840 212114
Open term times, and some holiday datesStay n Play Group
Operates in Clease Hall on Thursday mornings from 9.30 a.m to 11.30 a.m.for 0-3’s, only £1.50 per family, refreshments included.
A warm & friendly welcome is assured!!!
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On the A395 • Davidstow • Camelford • PL32 9XR01840 261131
Available for Pre-Booked Evening Meals and Special Events
Restaurant and Function RoomEvening Meals ~ Birthday parties
Christenings ~ AnniversariesChristmas and New Year Parties
Themed EveningsWakes
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Users of Camelford Leisure Centre arecelebrating the start of its second year as acommunity run centre.
In January last year the leisure centre re-opened its doors with new managementand a board of directors made up ofmembers of the community. The team,who took on the challenge of saving thevaluable facility that had been running at afinancial loss, report that the centre is inmuch better shape than previous years.They acknowledge that there is still a lot ofhard work to do to but plans are being putin place this year to ensure long termsustainability.
Many new members have signed up inJanuary as they set their goals for getting fitand healthy in the New Year.
Wayne Jordan-Shilling, Managing Director,is not surprised that so many people turn tothe leisure centre at this time of year,saying “January is a great time to start toget fit. People set their New Yearresolutions and they seem to have renewedenergy. After all that sitting around atChristmas and with Spring just round thecorner, there’s no better time to shake offthe bad habits and start working on leadinga healthier lifestyle. The leisure centre canreally help people achieve their goals.”.One man who has taken the plunge is Sam
Capstick (pictured, receiving his newmembership card.) Mr Capstick says: “Irecently suffered a torn cruciate ligamentplaying football and took advantage ofCamelford Leisure Centre’s brilliant specialoffer to help aid my recovery. The centre hasa real community feel and the staff arepassionate about making everyone’s visit ascomfortable and as beneficial as possible,whether you're after increased physical abilityor just good old fashioned fun!”
Sam went on to say that he appreciates theimportance of the community’s involvementin keeping the leisure centre viable: “I can'thelp but think with more participation frommembers of the public the centre will growinto something even more special and evennow it's certainly improved my lifestyle, Icouldn't live without it at the moment. Withthat I strongly urge members of thecommunity to give it a go and now is as gooda time as any with the new year offers.”
Camelford Leisure Centre will be marking itsfirst anniversary with an open day and anumber of special offers, including 12 monthsfor the price of 10 for new members who signup before the end of February, and themanagement team are happy to provideanswers to enquiries from anyone interestedto join in. More details can be found on thewebsite at or by phone on 01840 213188.
CAMELFORD LEISURE CENTRE NEWS RELEASE 17 JANUARY 2014
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PROGRAMME SHEET FOR FEBRUARY 2014FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OVER 50
Cherry WhiteheadKerensaHelstone
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XX - NS - no shopping ST - visit to supermarket and time allowed for refreshments as requiredTHANK YOU for £100 from the Purse on the Bus - your generosity is very much appreciated and valued
DAY Date DESTINATION XX CONTACT TEL01840
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Mon 3 Welcome Stranger Lanivet NS Barbara Clutton 211011 10 am £5 GrahamWed 5 Barnstaple NS Margaret Rush 779085 9 am £8.50 MichaelThurs 6 Launceston/Homeleigh ST Barbara Clutton 211011 9 am £5 GeorgieTues 11 Atlantic Village /
Merry HarriersNS Liz King 261710 9 am £8 Brian
Thurs 13 Bude/Brooks ST Barbara Clutton 211011 9 am £5 GeorgieSun 16 Boscastle Farm NS Barbara Clutton 211011 11 am £3 GrahamTues 18 Barnstaple NS Pat Egan 938439 9.30 am £8.50 BrianThurs 20 Wadebridge/Trelawney ST Lillian Marshall 250811 9 am £5 MichaelFri 21 Ice Show Exeter
(Fully booked)NS Liz King 261710 9 am £9.50 Brian
Tues 25 Truro NS Cherry Whitehead 213391 9 am £7.50 BrianThurs 27 Bodmin/Supermarkets ST Barbara Clutton 211011 9 am £5 GrahamFri 28 Brendon Arms Bude NS Peggy Molesworth 250269 9-10 am £5 Deborah
DATE FOR YOUR DIARYOn Saturday 22 March there will be a CHARITY AUCTION in aid of the Bus
at Marshgate Village Hall.If you have anything you would like to donate then please call Robina on 230629.
Large items can be collected the week before if advanced notice is given.Further details next month.
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Camelfordʼs Town TeamYou may have seen a series on TV where Mary Portas was on BBC2 and then onChannel 4 about improving Town Centres and their shops . She is know as theʻQueen of Shopsʼ and has worked to promote some of the major shops such as JohnLewis and Topshop.
The Government recognised that Town Centres were getting run down and gaveMary £1,000,000 to divide between a few selected towns to try and make the townsmore attractive to shoppers. Camelford was one of 400 to apply for a grant, but Liskeard was the onlytown in the South West to gain an award. Later, it was announced, that Camelford had been awarded asmaller grant of £10,000.
A team of people were appointed to manage the project to promote Camelford as a good place tocome to shop or to stay for a while. The Town Team is made up of representatives from Camelfordtraders, the town council and the town forum. Initial discussions focused on developing a regularMarket to attract people into Camelford, but this proved a difficult task. Part of the project has been tofind out what people specially like about Camelford and what could make it even more attractive. Thefollowing is a brief summary of the responses from several public consultations:
What are the Special things about Camelford?Enfield Park 48%
Friendly, helpful people 44% Free parking and free toilets 36% Location - between moor and sea 22% Camelford Town Band 16% Footpaths and walks 10% Childrenʼs play area 10%
Other comments - all less that 10% included: the leisure centre, carnival, the pop in, the river, libraryand allotments.
What would improve Camelford? Improved maintenance around town 20% More shops 14% Stopping dog mess and problems 14% A bakery 12% Improved shop signs 10% A bypass 10%
Other comments - all less than 10% included: a supermarket; more facilities for teenagers; stoppingantisocial behaviour; better promotion of Camelford; better traffic management; developingcommunity spirit; improved bus service; a cycle route; improved litter clearance; a new health centre;no more house building.NB. The percentages do not add up to 100% because some people had more than one suggestion.
The Town Team noticed that Camelford is not well sign posted on the A39 from both directions. Thisis being brought to the attention of Highways and a large ʻWELCOME TO CAMELFORDʼ sign hasbeen designed to encourage people to stay rather than drive straight through. You may have seenthe Dolly Delicious signs in some shops encouraging people to shop locally. Work is also being doneto promote walks in and around the town as well as developing Camelford Information booklets.Another scheme to improve Camelford is a specially planted ʻBee Corridorʼ to make the front ofEnfield Park more attractive to bees - and people! Many other issues are in discussion but the above arethe main points. If you have any good ideas please get in touch by phoning 07740 421 393.
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Friday 14�� FebruaryMarine Conservation
an afternoon talk by Abby Crosby from Cornwall Wildlife Trust who will take uson an illustrated journey around the Cornish coastline, exploring all the hidden
treasures it holds and things we often pass without a second glance
Venue : St Minver Percival Institute, at 2.30 pm£4 for members, £4.50 for guests, to include afternoon tea
For more details please phone John and Barbara Hough on 01840 212882
Jon PooleyBuilding ContractorNew Builds, Extensions,Renovations, Maintenance
Call 07778579970 for a FREE Estimate
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TINTAGEL ORPHEUS MALE VOICE CHOIRSaturday, February 22ⁿ�
Choir Cabaret Supper,Clease Hall, Camelford. 6.30pm.
‘Cornish Theme’ Cabaret Supper withplenty of good, Cornish food, cider and wine.
Entertainment provided by the choir andperformances from individual choir members.Places are limited, so book your ickets in good
time from Joyce Heardon 01840 230302, £12.50 each.
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Hengar Lane, St. Tudy. PL30 3PH (opp Hengar Manor)
Tel: 01208 851072 open Mon to Sat 9 am - 4.30 pmÉ
Lavazza coffee, hot chocolate and teasAll day breakfast, light lunches, home made cakes
Designed by Bradley NewtonBook for brunch, 10 am and talk by Bradley at 11.30 am, or book for afternoon tea at
2 pm and talk by Bradley at 3.30 pm (places limited to booking advisable)
Plus ~ all Cornish grown plants ~ hedging, ornamental trees, shrubs, rose and bedding.A good selection available at great prices
www.cedarcroftplants.co.uk
WELCOME
TO
CAMELFORD
I can make patterns for garments, turn a drawing into a bespoke dress. Alterations, home furnishings, recycling … any sewing work undertaken.
For a free quote phone ~ 01840 269011
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Garden Stories from Cedarcroft - February 2014Hello, and welcome to our first chapter of 2014. I love this time of year, full of hope andthe promise of another great growing year. It is the very challenge of making a gardengrow, the satisfaction of seeing our results come to fruition and learning from ourmistakes, that makes gardening such a great activity. Here at Cedarcroft we will beopening our third show garden on 22 and 23 February. Pop down to listen to ourgarden designer and get some great inspiration. (See our advert opposite for fulldetails)
The JobsSnowdrops look stunning in carpets around the baseof shrubs and in borders and are a welcome sign thatspring is on its way. If you want to spread themaround your garden then now's the time to lift anddivide clumps and replant your new plants whereveryou want. Prune back shoots on mophead andlacecap hydrangeas to a pair of buds.Spread a thick layer of mulch around fruit trees andshrubs. Plant bare root roses, fruit bushes, trees andfruit canes into enriched soil. Prune blackcurrants,cut out a quarter of the old woody stems from matureplants. Sow the following crops in pots or trays in thegreenhouse, ready to transplant outside later:brussels sprouts, spring cabbage, cauliflower,onions, leeks, lettuce and salad leaves.
Creative ActivityBring an exotic touch to your patio, deck, or yard by making a small water garden in atub. Use a plastic or glazed ceramic container or a plastic-lined, wooden half-barrel asthe container, and add aquatic and marsh plants, and perhaps goldfish, for colour anddrama. Add two bunches of submerged plants, one floating plant, and one or twomarsh plants per square yard of water surface to keep algae in check. Plants shouldcover 60 to 70 percent of the surface.
Old garden titbitsUse chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlingsquite suddenly. Just add a spot of tea to the soil around the base of seedlings once aweek or use it as a foliar spray. Cinnamon makes an excellent natural fungicide. Mix inyour potting soil when planting seeds to prevent damping off of the seedlings. Gentlybrush your hands across your tiny seedlings several times a day. This stimulates themto grow slightly slower, resulting in stronger, sturdier stems. To turn a clay pot into ahose guide, just stab a roughly one-foot length of steel reinforcing bar into the groundat the corner of a bed and slip two clay pots over it: one facing down, the other facingup. The guides will prevent damage to your plants as you drag the hose along the bed.Egg cartons make excellent seed starters. Punch a hole in the bottom for drainage, fillwith potting soil, plant your seeds and watch them flourish.
Happy gardening from Penny and Sarah……………Cedarcroft Plants St Tudy
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We are delighted to announce thewinner of the Wadebridge Foodbank‘Name our Van’ competition is WilliamPolkinghorne aged 4 from St Tudy Pre-School who chose the wonderful name ‘William’. Thank you to everyone whoentered and sent in brightly colouredentry forms. Our van is an invaluablemember of the team here at theWadebridge Foodbank & StoreHouseand is used to collect and deliverfoodboxes as well as transportingfurniture to those in need in thesurrounding areas. Richard Hamm,Foodbank Trustee and Foodbank vandriver said “William will be welcomedwherever he goes as he will be bringinghope and opportunities together withthe furniture and food parcels hedelivers “.
Already this year we have beeninundated with offers of help andsupport from the local community aswell as Cornish Businesses and NationalOrganisations. All donations are
gratefully received and enable us tocontinue helping people in crisis in ourcommunities.
We are also grateful to all our ‘FoodbankFriends’ who donate on a regular basis.If you’d like more information about usplease sign up to our Newsletter andwhy not 'Like' and ‘Share’ our FacebookPage and we'll keep you up-to-date withall our news, updates and eventswww.facebook.com/WadebridgeFoodbankStoreHouse you can also follow us onTwitter @WadebridgeFB
Diary Date:Our Annual Foodbank & StoreHouseFundraiser has been booked. The Dinner,charity auction and raffle will take placeon Saturday 8th March at The PavillionCentre, Royal Cornwall Showground.Live entertainment from The Claze andJosh Curnow plus a disco til late. If you’dlike to donate a raffle and/or charityauction prize please give us a call on01208 815374. Tickets are £30 and areavailable from the StoreHouse shop.
Wadebridge Foodbank & Storehouse, Bridgend,Wadebridge PL27 6DA
Registered Charity No. 1146404Tel. 01208 815374
Email: [email protected]: www.wadebridgefoodbank.org
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Hilltop’s new Licensed Tea Room and Restaurant is nowopen! Bookings taken and small functions catered for.Mid February our fantastic new Menu will include Full EnglishBreakfast served from 9 am until 11 am.Hilltop’s Farm Shop has even more locally sourced Goodies and wenow stock alcohol too!Winter Opening hours 9 am - 5 pm Monday ~ SaturdayThank you to all our customers for their patience during our building work.Slaughterbridge, Cornwall, PL32 9TT Tel : 01840 211518 www.hilltopfarmshop.co.uk
10 Market Place, Camelford PL32 9PB PHONE 01840 211799Opening hours Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9 - 5 Weds 9 - 3 Sat 9 - 1
ST VALENTINE’S DAY14 FEBRUARY
HALF PRICE SALE NOW ON
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Treat your loved one to a romantic meal atTHE RIVERSIDE RESTAURANT
WE ARE OFFERING2 COURSES FOR £19.953 COURSES FOR £24.95
On arrival enjoy a free glass of bubbles
Finish off with coffeeand Homemade chocolatehearts
Booking advised - phone 01840 214779
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A New Year – A New You!The New Year is always a great time to make positive changes toenhance your well being
and get fitter. But does the thought of joining a gym make younervous, and high-impact aerobic classes put you off? Then maybeyou should consider joining a local class of The Fitness League.Forover 80 years, The Fitness League’s approach to health and exercisehas centred on correct personal posture and greater body flexibility.
The classes are held in a happy and relaxed atmosphere and include various exercises set tomusic which help to strengthen abdominals, tone and workout the muscles and achieve goodbody posture. With a fun dance element as well!
Popular local classes are lead by Katy Holmes who has some 12 years of fitness teachingexperience. Katy believes that attending a regular exercise class does you the world of good“Just a couple of hours a week of exercise will increase your energy levels, tone up all yourmuscles and make you feel happier and much more confident” she said.
"The advantage of the Fitness League's system of exercise means that you can work at your ownlevel, regardless of age orability in a class which is bothenjoyable and beneficial"said Katy. “We’ve alwaysknown that a physicallyactive lifestyle offers hugeprotection against becomingill with diabetes, stroke,heart disease, many cancersor depression. “
Just recently, the NHS’s ChiefMedical Officer said thatexercise really is the miraclepill!
Women often look fordifferent things fromexercise classes. Some cometo get fit, some to relax and reduce stress, some to change their lifestyle - but everyone can feelhappy, knowing that all Fitness League teachers are well trained and fully qualified and thatmembership of "The League “ is a charity and offers a level of professionalism and integrity thatfew other fitness organisations can match.
So what’s stopping you? It’s a great opportunity for women of all ages and abilities to exercisein an enjoyable, refreshing and fun way. You’re welcome to join us and give it a try.
Camelford. Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.45am Camelford Hall, Clease Road, Camelford.
For further details please call Katy 01208 815725
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MESSAGE FROM KIRSTYDear Camelford & Surrounding areas, I would like to thankyou all for the support you have given me & the MS Societyover the last 3 years. In total, with the help of Barclays &the community I have managed to raise almost £20,000!This amount will go to help others with MS, and provide thesupport they need.After the Ball, I have decided to take a break. I have afew small health issues & they need to be dealt with.However... I will be back!! Keep an eye out for morefundraisers later on in the year.Thank you all again.. Very Best WishesKirsty xx
STAFF, dressed in festive outfits,served a delicious Christmas dinner tostudents at Sir James Smith’sCommunity School, just before theybroke up at the end of last term.Among the waiting staff was HeadTeacher, Jon Lawrence, who ensuredthat all diners were pleased with theirfare. This was a new, and successful, addition to the school calendar,with the Christmas meal being served in the gymnasium, which wastransformed for the occasion. Mr Lawrence, plus business managerMichele Bacchus and other staff from departments across the school,also turned their hands to some of the washing up, assisting membersof the catering firm Aspens, based at the school and responsible forthe memorable meal.
SNIPPETS FROM SIR JIM’S
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Valentine ball“ casino night “
Saturday15 february 2014
7.30 pm
Bowoodpark
MeSmerisingCornwall
Entertainment by and moreBuffet , Auction and Raffle
Complimentary sweets for all$50 included in ticket price for casino
Buy tickets from stephens home hardware,Bowood park or kirsty on 01840 213638
MeSmerisingCornwall
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Welcome to the
Camelford and DistrictMemory Café
What happens at the Memory Café?
The Café offers support - for Guests who have memory problems andGuests who are carers or family members of people who have memoryproblems
Activities take place that provide the opportunity for sharing memo-ries, generating conversation and having a good time, all with a cup of teaand a slice of cake.
Guests who are carers have the opportunity for discussions aboutcaring and access to guidance and support
The Café aims to be a place where people can be themselves and notbe embarrassed by the effect that having a poor memory can have
Camelford Memory Café is open every 2nd and 4th Monday of the
month, between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm (excapt bank holidays), at
Anvil Court, Anvil Road, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9SD
Car parking is in short supply at Anvil Court, but there is a largeFREE car park in Clease Road
SCHEDULE FOR 2014 - ALWAYS ON A MONDAY AFTERNOON
January 13 and 27 February 10 and 24 March 10 and 24
April 14 and 28 May 12 only June 9 and 23
July 14 and 28 August 11 only September 8 and 22
October 13 and 27 November 10 and 24 December 8 - Xmasparty
We look forward to welcoming you as a Guest or a Volunteer
For further information please call :
Kay on 01840 212892 or Sue/Nicky on 01872 243559
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A Methodist Ministers’ ViewIn one of the monthly gardening magazines which I was looking through recentlymention was made that some commercial nurseries were increasing their growing ofpoppies in response to orders from local authorities and other bodies. These bodiesin planning their garden displays for 2014 are wanting to commemorate the outbreakof the First World War which was 100 years ago, in 1914. This anniversary will becommemorated in a number of ways through television programmes, the publishingof books, and local events. Each commemorative approach will have its own story,and it is the stories which we will remember. Stories have proved to be a powerfulmeans of communication through the ages. As we hear or read stories from the eraof the First World War doubtless we will be caused to think about the issues of warand peace in our current times.Many generations of people have been challenged to learn through the stories oftheir culture. Some of you may recallsinging a hymn, which for me was foundin the children’s section of the OldMethodist Hymn Book (1933 edition) thefirst line reads ‘God has given us a bookfull of stories.’ The Bible has in it manystories which have been shared throughthe generations. The earliest stories inthe book of Genesis cause us toacknowledge God as the Source of alllife, and goes on to deal with issues ofright and wrong, the challenge to live inGod’s way and other issues. Otherstories come to us from the years priorto the time of Jesus and cause us tothink about human nature. Jesushimself drew on these stories, and washimself a master teller of stories whichcaused people to think and askthemselves what the story meant for them. Just recall the stories of the GoodSamaritan (Luke 10), the Seed Sower (Matthew 13) or the Lost (Prodigal) Son (Luke15) as examples of stories which cause people to think even in our generation.Many stories have within them enduring truths.Some stories from the modern day should cause us to think as well. In the closingweeks of 2013 we heard of the death of Nelson Mandela, and saw the exuberantways in which his achievements in life were celebrated by the people who were thebenefactors of his work, ideals and sacrifice. A film about his life will shortly bereleased which if you are able to see it will cause you to think and reflect.The challenge to all of us is to be people who are searching, questioning, thinkingand reflecting to find the ways to satisfying, fulfilling and worthwhile living. There arealways new things to discover in our searching and pondering.Every Blessing Bryan Ede
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REGULAR EVENTSIN CAMELFORD
SUNDAYSSouls Harbour 10.45 am Service Clease Road 01840 211258
Christian Spiritualist Church 6.30 pm Service Camelford Hall 01840 213085
Quiz for Christmas Lights 8.00 pm Last Sunday Liberal Club 01840 212572
MONDAYSMemory Café 2.00 pm 2nd/ 4th Monday Anvil Court
SAS Orchestra Rehearsals 7.15 pm Term time only Camelford Hall
Old Cornwall Society 7.30 pm Second Monday Camelford Hall
Camelford Women’s Institute 7.00 pm Third Monday Camelford Hall 01840 213433
TUESDAYSCamelford Hall Bingo 7.00 pm Each week Camelford Hall
Camelford Town Council 7.15 pm Third Tuesday Camelford Hall 01840 212880
WEDNESDAYSKaty’s Keep Fit Exercise Class 9.30 am Each week Camelford Hall
Disabled Club 2.00 pm First Weds St John Hall
Floral Art Society 7.30 pm First Weds Camelford Hall 01840 212157Town Forum 7.00 pm Third Weds
THURSDAYSCitizens Advice Bureau 10 - noon Third Thursday One Stop Shop Drop in
Slimming World 4.30 - 9 pm Each week Camelford Hall
Camelford Town Council 7.00 pm First Thursday College Road Office 01840 212880
Folk Dance Club 7.30 pm Each week St John Hall 01840 212655
Royal British Legion 8.00 pm Second Thursday Liberal Club
FRIDAYSBingo for St John and CornwallAir Ambulance
7.30 pm Each week Camelford Lib Club
Short Mat Bowling 6.30 pm Each week Camelford Hall
Camelford Town Band Practice 6.30 - 7.307.30 - 9.30
JuniorsSeniors
CamelfordMethodist Church
01840 211777
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The very beautiful cover of this book, part of which is shown above (we will show youmore when space permits) was designed by Miss M Rowland, and the typing of thebook was done by Miss D Lee. The book itself forms part of the Camelford Women’sInstitute archive. It is an important document not just for the WI, but for Camelford, andwe will bring you extracts from time to time in The Camelfordian.
This month’s extract is headed ‘Tales that are Told’ by Mrs K BogleThere was a magistrate in Camelford who, feeling very benevolent, said to a tramp
accused of begging “Not guilty, bot don’t do it again!”. - - - -The same magistrate went by landau to Tintagel. He alighted from the carriage andfailed to shut the door. Some time later a gust of wind blew the door shut and thedriver thought that his master had entered the carriage and consequently drove back toCamelford. He was very upset on opening the door at Camelford to see that themagistrate was not inside, but not so much upset as his master who was still atTintagel! - - - - An elderly lady living at Tregoodwell was extremely fond of her beer on Saturdaynight. Apparently it was exceptionally good beer at Camelford as she had greatdifficulty in getting home to Tregoodwell and had to spend the night lying in the hedge.This was most inconvenient as well as being most uncomfortable so she engaged ayoung man to fetch her each Saturday with a wheelbarrow and thus solved theproblem. - - - - Many tales are told about Camelford’s chief winter sport - salmon poaching! Onemagistrate was so interested that, when he saw lights on the river, he forgot to openthe window and pushed his head through the panes. - - - -
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A man was being tried at Court for salmon poaching. All manner of implementswere arranged before the Justices that the Police had found near the spot where theman had been arrested. The magistrate, himself an expert on poaching, leaned overthe bench and said “You can’t gaff a salmon with any of those tools”. - - - -
Political feeling ran high, especially at election times. One party would book theveranda at the Darlington Hotel for their meeting and in opposition the other partywould conduct their meeting from the windows of the shop across the road.On one occasion a meeting was being held in the yard at the Kings Arms Hotel. Theplatform was a hay cart. Apparently the other side disagreed with all that was beingsaid and heckled until the meeting was in an uproar. Finally as neither side would givein some of the hecklers took up the shafts of the cart and pulled the still talkingpoliticians down through the streets.- - -
The Camel has overflowed its banks many times. One Camelfordian said that ifonly the Park gate had been shut the water wouldn’t have come into the town! - - -
An old Camelfordian went to London. He was greatly impressed and on his returnto his native town wanted to impress his friends and neighbours with stories ofmarvellous happenings in the City. One of his stories was about a cat - “Even the catsin London are wonderful - one jumped clean through a glass window without even ascratch.” - - -
One of the best known tales in Camelford is about the man who was cleaning thesewage filters. His mate saw him looking as if he had lost something. Finally, notbeing able to restrain his curiosity any longer the mate asked what was lot. “My coat”was the reply. “Don’t bother about that one - it was very shabby and time you threw itaway”. “It’s not the coat I’m worrying about as much as the pasty that’s in the pocket!.”
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The SAS Orchestra has rehearsed at StThomas's Church for several years. However, as
there is an increase in players attendingrehearsals, they have been obliged to move tothe Camelford Hall. The rehearsal evening will
remain the same, Monday evening.
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed framesby ropes.When you pulled on the ropes, the mattress tightened, makingthe bed firmer to sleep on.Hence the phrase...'Goodnight , sleep tight'
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PROGRESS OF THE NEW OTTERHAM AND ST JULIOT HALLRegretfully things are presently progressing at a snail's pace, which is not at
all what was hoped for. Due to problems outside the control of the HallCommittee, the tenders for the work were originally due to be opened on 22nd
November but unfortunately a succession of delays pushed this date forward to10th January. It is now the fervent hope that building work will progress with
all due haste.MEANWHILE
Please join us for aCHEESE AND WINE (BYO) AND BEETLE DRIVE EVENING
on 29 March at 7 pm
Camelford & District Old Cornwall Society23 members braved the rain for the first meeting of the year on Monday13January. Phillip Lessels welcomed us all and we exchanged New Yearwishes. There was no speaker as it was a members evening. We looked at theprogramme for the year ahead, which was put together by Ethel Broad andkindly printed by Denis Lusby. Denis updated us on the attempts to improveaccess to the Charlotte Dymond memorial. This is located at Roughtor. Ethelcompiled a Cornish quiz which resulted in many heads being scratched. Ithink some of us even learnt something! The evening concluded with theusual raffle and refreshments.
Our next meeting at The Clease Hall, Camelford will be on Monday 10th
February at 7.30pm. Mr Tim Dingle will be giving an illustrated talk on TheGildhouse at Poundstock. Everyone is welcome.
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