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Summer Fete 2013

2 - Parish Fete News

The parish Fete was held on 29th June in very good weather and was very well attended.Catering was by Victorian Mobile Catering from the Lizard who provided burgers hot dogs andcold drinks as well as baked potatoes - and a donation towards our funds - whilst our ownkitchen provided pasties, cakes and other items. We also had, for the first time, a number ofclassic cars present including a contingent of local MG owners, several tractors in show-roomcondition and a steam roller. The Committee would like to express their thanks to all who gavetheir time to support this growing event.The profit was, as usual split 3 ways with the Gwennap

Parish Council, the Friends of Cusgarne schooland the Fete Committee each receiving justover £300.Readers will recall from the last magazine thatthis was the parish’s 30th Anniversary Fete. Itwas therefore felt appropriate for it to beopened by Mr Tony Walker, who with otherscame up with the idea of a parish playing fieldand changing rooms and without whose effortsthese facilities would probably not now exist.

We also had the Fowey Town Criercirculating the field.

Thank you to Lanner Silver Band, the schoolchildrens performance, the stationaryengines, and the MG, tractor and otherowners who brought their vehicles along.

The committee would like to thank everybodywho contributed with their time and financiallyto make the day a success.

Diary of Events - 3

Mid-September, October, November, early December

September15th Last Car Boot Sale of 201317th Coffee Stop at the Richard Jory Playing Field, 10.00 - 11.30am19th Gwennap Horticultural Society talk by David Chapman - "Birds in the garden" Church Hall 7.30pm22nd Parish Walk leaves from Cornish Arms car park at 10.45am22nd Frogpool Methodist Church Harvest Festival 10.45am and 6.00pm23rd Frogpool Methodist Church Harvest Pasty Supper & Auction 7.00pm24th Coffee Stop at the Richard Jory Playing Field, 10.00 - 11.30am26th Coffee Morning, Frogpool Methodist Church 10.30 - 11.30 am in aid of Macmillan28th Harvest Festival at Fox & Hounds, Comford 9.00pm

October1st Coffee Stop at the Richard Jory Playing Field, 10.00 - 11.30am2nd Hicks Mill Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.30 - 12 noon7 Harvest Supper and Auction of produce, Gwennap Church Hall 6.30pm8th Coffee Stop at the Richard Jory Playing Field, 10.00 - 11.30am15th Gwennap Lunch Club, Church Hall 12.30 - 2.00pm17th Horticultural Society Open Meeting ""Gardeners Question Time"" Church Hall 7.30pm22nd Gwennap Ladies Guild, Church Hall 2.30pm (Katie Penna talk on antique & vintage tools)"23rd Beetle Drive at Frogpool Chapel Sunday School, 7.30pm31st Coffee Morning, Frogpool Methodist Church 10.30 - 11.30 am

November6th Hicks Mill Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.30 - 12 noon10th Rememberance Sunday at Gwennap Church 10.45am19th Gwennap Lunch Club, Church Hall 12.30 - 2.00pm21st Horticultural Society Flower arranging demonstration by Mrs Vera Vigus Church Hall 7.30pm23rd Christmas Fair, Gwennap Church Hall 10am - 12 noon26th Gwennap Ladies Guild, Church Hall 2.30pm28th Coffee Morning, Frogpool Methodist Church 10.30 - 11.30 am

Early December4th Hicks Mill Methodist Church Coffee Morning 10.30 - 12 noon8th Annual Carol Service at Frogpool Methodist Church 4.00pm

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4 - Cusgarne Community School and CrofthandyCUSGARNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLSEPTEMBER 2013

Another year begins.A new play area appeared in the grassed area in theschool holidays and an outdoor classroom too.There is more news to add to the last bulletin.Pupils made very good progress throughout theyear.James Honeybone, a member of the GB Fencingteam opened the new field on Sports' Day.Four pupils entered a National Junior MathsChallenge. This event is for Year 7 and 8 Secondarypupils. Dotty excelled and achieved a bronze medal.A History Day took place for which staff and pupilsdressed as historical characters having researchedthem and the era in which they livedFund raising by the Friends continued apace! ANearly New sale raised £130 and a Sponsored Ride£182. The last event was a Dinner Dance, muchenjoyed by all."Zoom", the end of term musical play based on thestory of the Hare and the Tortoise was superb.Every child was involved in it with great enjoyment.

This bulletin is short, it has had to meet a deadlineset before school term begins. More detailed news inthe next edition.There will be plenty to report from this happy, vibrantcommunity.

Crofthandy Village Hall

We have all enjoyed a good summer so far this year at least compared to the last two or three. Our main eventshave been well attended and have brought many people together to enjoy common interest. The annual ClassicMotorcycle show was a great day with many bikes trikes and quads of all makes and sizes, from vintage to brandnew. There was a very strong showing for the British bike class this year, well done to all.

The village Barbecue was also blessed with good weather and lots of people. It was fitting that this was the firstevent to use our new patio. Although there is still a little paint and plaster needed to be finished, we are all veryproud of the hard work that has been done. Also on the improvement front we have managed to get the accessto our field surfaced.

Future projects will include lighting and some outside furniture for the patio when funding is available. As wellas our regular classes of keep fit and Pilates from September we have an art class beginning, more info as I getit on this one sorry it’s a bit sketchy.

Any inquiries as usual contact numbers are, bookings 01209822577

Chairman Steve Trelease 01209822153

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Frogpool and Hicks Mill Methodist Churches - 5

Minister Revd. Peter FacerTel: 01326 317427.

Sunday Morning Services 10.45 a.m.

Coffee Mornings are held at the Church from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. each month

Thursday 26th September in aid of MacmillanThursday 31st October for Church funds

Thursday 28th November for Church fundsThursday 12th December for St. Petroc’s

Come and enjoy a cup of great coffee and have a chat. Bring & Buy Stall.

Frogpool Women on Wednesday’s Groupare holding a Beetle Drive on

Wednesday 23rd October at 7.30 p.m.in the Sunday School Hall. £1 including refreshments.We warmly welcome anyone who would like to join us.

Frogpool Methodist Sunday School Hall and Stable Room (including kitchen facilities)are available for hire. Enquiries to Mary Richards 01872 863143.

Sunday 22nd SeptemberMorning Service at 10.45 will be led by

Revd. Mark Liddicoat of Lanner.

Evening Service at 6.00 p.m. will be led byRevd. Peter Facer

Monday 23rd September

Harvest Pasty Supper including a sweet at 7.00 p.m.Followed by an Auction of mainly perishable produce not donated to the Foodbank.

Proceeds for Charity.

We offer a warm welcome to you throughout the weekend.

Preliminary Notice

The Annual Carol Service will be held onSunday the 8th December at 4.00 p.m.

When it is hoped Cusgarne School children will be in attendance.Collection for charity.

Hick’s Mill Methodist ChurchMorning United Service at 10.30 a.m. (United service is shared with neighbouring villages, ring to confirmlocation 01872 870996)Coffee morning - the first Wednesday in the month 10:30am to 12noon.At the 92nd Chapel Anniversary on August 25th, Graham and Linda Baines found themselves preaching to alarge number at Hicks Mill. Neighbouring congregations from Twelveheads, Chacewater and Threemilestonejoined in the United service to make it a day to remember.

6 - L J Richards and Football Club News

One of the Oldest Family Businesses in the Parish

L J Richards & Sons garage at Point Mills is a family business that dates back to 1921 – although it wasn’t a garageback then. In 1921, Fred Richards of Perranwell Station established himself as a dealer in coal. He rapidly builtup a good trade mainly in house coal. In 1927 he expanded his interests by opening a garage at the same PointMills premises. He was so good at repairing his own ‘fleet’ that others asked him to repair their vehicles, and a

garage was born!

An article about him in “Town & Country News” in 1932reported him dealing in steam coal, anthracite and coke, as well as house coal. It reported that the garage side ofthe business also grew rapidly stocking all proprietary petrols and oils as well as having his own petrol electricplant for generating light and for recharging batteries.The picture above (apologies for the quality) shows coal being loaded onto one of his lorries for delivery in thearea.

Fred’s brother Louis (LJ Richards) then took over the reins and theblock building replaced the sheds, with Polrose, the domestic housealongside, being partly used as the garage showroom.

In 1945 “LJ” put the running of the business in the hands of his sonDerrick, who is still involved today, although after almost seventyyears he is entitled to let his sons take some of the strain.The garage stopped selling fuel in 2010 – the supermarkets wereselling it to the public cheaper than LJ Richards could buy it in.However, it is still a fully functioning vehicle repair and MOT centreand along with the adjoining hairdressers and bakery, keeps PointMills on the map.

FOOTBALL CLUB NEWS

Past and present players of Frogpool/Cusgarne Football club came together for the 4th annual Jayne Lewarne memorial match.The afternoon started with a minutes silence held for Jayne. This year the present side were victorious with a 7-4 win with goals fromJames Reburn 3, Jason Busby 2, Nick Lasseter 1(pen) and Rowan Hartgroves 1. The scorers for the past were Mike Cudlipp 2, RichardPrice 1 and Martyn Jay 1.After the game Nick Mallaber(Chairman) and Jill Lewarne(Jaynes mum) presented the shield, which was sponsored by local firm LTC toNick Lasseter captain of the present side. Players and supporters then returned to the Cornish Arms in Frogpool where they were metby a warm welcome from Landlord and Landlady Tim and Jane. "Jayne was a well loved member of the club with a big heart and a bigcharacter who worked hard for Frogpool/Cusgarne FC. Many people have fond memories of her and it was an enjoyable day to meetold friends and to reminisce.Thanks to Anita Gittins for refereeing, Jemma, Tiana, Dorothy and Allan for running the cafe, Tim and Jane for supplying food and liquidrefreshments at the pub, Lee Booker for organising the present side, Nick Mallaber and John Mallaber for organising the past side andto everyone who came along to support ." said Michelle Mallaber Secretary and Treasurer.

See photographs on Page 8 and fixture list on Page 12

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8 - Cottage Industries and Football Club

Gwennap may be a quiet rural parish, but there is still a lot going on out there to shout about.We have touched on some in previous editions - Rippons Bakery and James Barry Hairdressers, both opened inrecent times at Point Mills, are examples of small successful local enterprises – and we would like to tell our readersabout your “Cottage Industry”. Let us know about what you do because it’s probably the only way we’ll get to know –we can then tell everyone.

hubble PRESERVES is based in the home of Sue Hubble at Cusgarne where she has lived with her husband Bobfor the past 22 years. Sue was a TV Production Manager in London and Bristol before she and Bob had their family.When their children became more independent Sue decided a change of direction was needed. She had a goodknowledge of cooking and it was also something she enjoyed, so three years’ ago hubble PRESERVES was born,albeit on a small scale, at a school Christmas Fair.

This third year has seen production already double last year’s output and her artisan products can be found locally atPicnic Cornwall, Church Street, Falmouth; ‘Holefoods Deli at Mousehole; St Agnes Bakeryand Lavender Deli in Truro as well as online at www.hubbles.co.uk and direct sales tothe public.

Earlier this year, Sue entered her “Mighty fine Marmalade” at the World’s OriginalMarmalade Competition and it won a Gold award from over 1,000 entries! Marmaladeseven came from overseas and the judging panel included representatives from Fortnum& Mason, River Cottage and Sainsbury’s Magazine. What a result for a first-time entry!

Despite the growth and success, hubbles PRESERVES is very much a ‘homemade’business, with everything taking place in her domestic kitchen using the age-old traditionalpreserving pan and spoon. Demand for products sees her working every day, but it is stilla labour of love. All products are what Sue personally likes ensuring a high level of qualitycontrol!

The range available is extensive, with nine Jams & Curds, four Marmalades & Mincemeatsand eleven Chutneys, Relishes and Jellies. Quite some “Cottage Industry”, and madeusing local ingredients wherever possible.

If your attempts are like mine, Sue has nothing to fear. One batch might rival superglue, another just won’t set. Suestresses the importance of hygiene, especially when using old jam jars. Sterilise everything and keep to the balanceof ingredients in your recipe.

Sue also recently had an unannounced visit from Food Hygiene inspectors (she scored top rating) - another reasonto keep my efforts in my larder.

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 Parish Council News - 11Each quarter, our newly elected Cornwall Councillor will provide anupdate on his activities. Here is this quarter’s communication.

PARISH COUNCILLORSFollowing the May elections and two further co-options, the Parish Council now has its full number of Councillorsand their details are as follows;

KEVIN FURNISH, Hale Mills Cottage, Wheal Henry, Twelveheads, Truro TR4 8SW 01209 820244RAY HUMBLE, Southdown, Silver Hill, Perranwell Station, Truro TR3 7LP 01872 864011PHILLIP ROSCORLA, 10, Treneglos, Frogpool, Truro TR4 8RT 01872 864882MIKE PADMORE, Cherry Cottage, Crowsmeneggus, Ponsanooth, Truro TR3 7JJ 01872 865114Mrs SUSAN HANNAM, Trekernel, Frogpool, Truro TR4 8RP 01872 864278DAVID LANYON, Homefield, Chapel Lane, Crofthandy, Redruth TR16 5JQ 01209 820934CHARLIE SAUNDERS, 6, Trelawney Estate, Frogpool, Truro TR4 8RY 01872 863331

CLERKALAN BLAMEY, 1,St Aubyns Terrace, Pulla Cross, Truro TR4 8RZ 01872 864601e-mail:gwennapcouncil@btinternet.com

CORNWALL COUNCILLOR:Mark Kaczmarek, Tinners Lodge, Pennance Road, Lanner, Redruth TR16 5TF 01209 211366e-mail mkaczmarek@cornwall.gov.ukMobile 07791 746210

Dear Residents

It was good to meet so many people at the village fete which celebrated its 30th year it was a great afternoon and yes I didbuy lots of good quality bargains.

You may have recently driven past Cusgarne Community School and seen the newly painted zig-zag lines on the roadoutside, these safety works had been carried out following a meeting I had with the Head Teacher Wendy Nicholls andthe staff at the school, and parking outside of the school was a real issue. I then arranged a site meeting with Cormac tosee what could be done to resolve the problem. I am delighted that the necessary works were carried out so quickly.Favourable comments from the Head Teacher demonstrated how much these safety measure were needed andappreciated.

You may have read in the local papers or seen on the television the concerns that I have raised regarding the new roadlayout near the Plume of Feathers at Scorrier, having witnessed for myself vehicles trying to access the A30 the wrongway and instructed Cornwall Council, the Highways Agency and the police to carry out a road safety audit. Whilst theywere conducting the audit 3 vehicles including a large mobile home had driven past them to try and access the A30 sliproad. Luckily they saw the last sign which was a No Entry sign. When questioned by the police they explained that theirSatellite Navigation Systems were directing them in this direction and they had not been looking at the new signs that hadbeen put into place. I then had additional signage put up which clearly states “NEW ROAD LAYOUT IGNORE SAT NAV”,unbelievably drivers are still not seeing these signs and my concern is that a serious accident will happen. So if you doexit the A30 at Scorrier please take care.

As a Cornwall Councillor I do have a pot of money known as the Community Chest and this year I have £3,000 to sharewith community groups and organisations in St Day Carharrack and Gwennap, in the past I have helped with funding forthe St Day Christmas Tree Festival the Lantern Event, equipment for Sunny Days Nursery, I have also helped Carharrackand St Day Silver Band, St Day WI., St Day & Carharrack School and Cornwall Deaf Centre. if you would like to applyfor a grant please feel free to contact me.

A date for your diaryI did promise those who came on my last fund raising guided walk that I will be doing another which will be around CarnBrea and the Great Flat Lode, this walk will take place on Saturday the 5th of October starting at 10am, parking will be atthe Countryman Inn at Piece near Carnkie. There will be a collection on the day for Cornwall Hospice Care and for thosebooking a lunch at the pub the landlord Nick Lake has agreed to make a donation towards this charity.

Kind regards, Mark

CUSGARNE-FROGPOOL WIThe WI Inspiring Women

When? First Tuesday of every month.Where? Frogpool Chapel Sunday Schoolroom. .Time? 7.30pmWe can arrange a lift if transport is a problem.

We visited the Flicka Donkey Sanctuary in Mabe andare arranging a visit to Trelawney Gardens inSeptember.

Forthcoming events

October 1st Roddas. A talk (with goodies) - about Roddas.November 5th St Petroc's and its workDecember 3rd Social EveningJanuary 7th A talk about the ACWW (see below)February 4th Container Planting

The Cornwall County Federation, whose headquarters are inThreemilestone, organise a wide range of talks, courses and visits.Have a look at their web site www.cornwallwi.org.uk Or visit the National website www.theWI.org.uk.Members receive the monthly "WI Life" magazine from NFWI

WIWI is an influential organisation that makes an impactlocally, nationally and internationally. Membersreceive the monthly "WI Life" magazine from NFWI.The current campaign is the concern over the declineof the High Street.

We support ACWW Associated Country Women of theWorld which works with rural women in over 70countries. The current project is to improve maternaland child health care in Hohoe Ghana.There is more to the I in WI !

Phone Nina Cooper 01872 864367 orSue McCrossan 01872 870320

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12 - Frogpool/Cusgarne WI and Football Club Fixture List

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There is a monthly Reading GroupWe do knit! Hats for the homelessand Teddies for Tragedies.We volunteer at the local school,helping in the Library and running aknitting Club.

Frogpool/Cusgarne FC - FIXTURESThe 1st team are in Div 2 and the 2nd team Div 4 of the Trelawny league with all home matches held at the Richard Jory playing field atPulla cross starting at 2-30 unless stated otherwise. Why not come along and support your local team?Home fixtures for the opening months are as follows:Sept7th Porthleven Rangers Div 2 14th Gulval Reserves Div 421st Pendeen Rovers Reserves Div 2 28th Trevenson united reserves div 4 Arthur Pearce Cup 2pm KOOct19th Newquay 3rds div 4 26th Hayle 3rds div 2 Lockhart Cup 2pm KONov2nd West Cornwall Reserves div 4 9th Mullion Reserves div 216th RNAS Culdrose reserves div 2 23rd Helston Athletic 3rds div 430th Wendron United 4ths div 4Dec7th Halsetown Reserves div 2 14th Mousehole 3rds div 421st Penryn Athletic 3rds div 2 28th Gwinear Churchtown Reserves div 4

See photographs on Page 8See main article on Page 6

Bakewell Tart Recipe - 13 and Odds ‘n’ Ends

AUTUMN FRUIT BAKEWELL TART

Blackberries are beginning to ripen on the bramblesand my thoughts are turning towards making beautifulBlackberry & Apple Jam which I love. During the coldwinter days every time I open a jar of this darkwonderful jam it so reminds me of the soft days of latesummer. Recipes are easily available either incookery books or, more often these days, online so Ithought I would give a recipe for a lovely Bakewell tartusing blackberry & apple jam rather than the usualraspberry. I have given the weights in grams and alsoounces for our older residents. I have often made thisrecipe and it is delicious.

Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 622cm / 9” flan tin

300g/10½ oz shortcrust pastry100g/3½ oz softened unsalted butter100g/3½ oz caster sugar2 large eggs (125g/4½ oz), beaten130g/4½ oz ground almonds½ teaspoon almond extract6-7 tablespoons blackberry & apple jamHandful of flaked almonds (if you have them)

Roll out the pastry on a floured board and line the flantin. Put in fridge to rest the pastry.

Using a food mixer blend the softened butter with thesugar till light and fluffy. Mix in the beaten egg andalmond extract then the ground almonds.

Take pastry-lined flan tin out of fridge. Spoon jam intothe centre and spread it out to the edge of the base.

Gently dollop the almond mixture on top of the jam tocover it – it will spread itself out in the oven so you donot need to be too precise.

Sprinkle over the flaked almonds.

Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes (check it at 20minutes). Turn the oven down to 160°C/140°Cfan/gas mark 3. Open oven and flap the door a fewtimes to cool it down. Cook for a further 10 minutesuntil it looks lovely and brown on top. Take out ofoven and place on a cooling rack.

Before serving dust with icing sugar if you have it.This tart is delicious warm. Of course custard, vanillaice cream or clotted cream goes fantastically well withit.

Enjoy!

SUE HUBBLE

UNITED LANDFILL SITE.SITA have provided us with an update of progress from the closedLandfill Site at United Downs.

● ·82,000m² of capping was completed in January 2013, butbecause of the heavy rain that had been experienced at theSite the contractors were unable to complete the final grading.

● The contractors returned in May 2013 after the Site had driedout sufficiently to complete the final grading.

● All remaining areas have also been hydro seeded now so thegrass spraying is completed for the whole site.

● Tenders have gone out for the reinstatement of the twobridleways that will run across the top of the Site, these workswill include any fencing and gates that are required as partof the restoration plan. It is hoped that this work will startbefore the end of the year.

● The tanks at the Leachate treatment plant have been paintedgreen so that the will blend into the background, these worksare also complete.

● The Weighbridge and subsequent building has been removedfrom Site and the remaining building that were associatedwith the Landfill i.e the Site garage and sheds etc will beremoved soon.

● There is a major contract that will take place at theAttenuation pond at the Sparry Lane end of the Site, theseworks have been delayed due to legal issues. Sita are tryingto push for these works to start as soon as possible to takefull advantage of the Weather.  The works include the removalof the current liner within the pond and making it a morenatural feature.

OVERHANGING HEDGE GROWTH - Some of the hedges on thenarrower roads and lanes are extending out into the road, causingproblems for pedestrians and vehicles.So - a reminder to those whose boundary hedges meet the highwayor a public byway, – it is your responsibility to cut them. CornwallCouncil only carry out minimal work at crossroads and danger spots.If they have to cut an area that has been neglected, they will bill thelandowner. This also applies to households where vegetationextends over pavements, causing problems for pedestrians.

RAGWORT - It’s also been quite a growing season for Ragwort. Apretty yellow flower, but deadly to horses if eaten. If you haveragwort on your land and it is near a field where horses graze, youshould remove it by pulling it up (with gloves) by the root and burningit.If horse owners are experiencing problems with neighbouringlandowners that refuse to do it, there is a contact number they canring. It is 03000 601112 or email iss.reading@naturalengland.org.uk

PARISH WALK - Apologies for calling the last one off, but theheat would have caused problems. Hard to remember it now,isn’t it!The next walk will be held on Sunday 22nd September, leavingthe Cornish Arms at 10.45 am. Old and new walkers (and theirdogs!) very welcome. Around 3 – 31/2 miles on local footpaths.A few ups and downs, but no mountains , and an opportunityto meet with other local residents.

14 - St Wennapa Church & Gwennap Horticultural Society

Sundays at 11 a.m.1st  Sunday Holy Communion B.C.P. 2nd Sunday All Age Worship3rd Sunday Holy Communion C.W. 4th Sunday Matins5th Sunday Holy Communion C.W.(B.C.P. Book of Common Prayer, C.W.- Common Worship)

N.B. REMEMBERANCE SUNDAY - 10th November Service to commence at 10.45 a.m.

HARVEST FESTIVAL celebrations will begin with a service of Holy Communion on Sunday 6th October. Our HarvestSupper & Auction of Produce will be on Monday 7th October 6.30 pm in the Church Hallwith Pasties and Pudding. Our Auctioneer this year will be Mr. David Stone. This is always a fun evening. Do comealong and join us and help raise money for Cornwall Hospices. Posters with full information will be available nearer thetime.CHRISTMAS FAIR - will be on Saturday  NOVEMBER 23rd in the Church Hall 10.00. a.m.- 12 noon. Mince Pies andSausage Rolls, Coffee or Tea will be on offer with lots of stalls - Bring and Buy, Raffle, Christmas Gifts, Decorations,Cakes and Produce, etc. - an excellent opportunity for all to meet and enjoy time together.GWENNAP LADIES GUILD will meet during the winter months in the Church hall at 2.30p.m. on the 4th Tuesday in eachmonth. No meeting in December. Mrs. Katie Penna will be coming along  on Tuesday 22nd October to talk to us aboutcollecting, cleaning and preparing antique and vintagetools for sale. a time consuming task.

The Coffee Stop.We continue to meet each Tuesday morning in theParish Rooms at the Richard Jory Playing Field, PullaCross. This year more people have come to exchangeideas and stories. We are always happy to welcomemore of the local residents, and there is the occasionalpasser-by who comes to join us.We intend to close around mid-October, as the weatherbecomes less inviting. We will re-open at the beginningof April 2014.

Gwennap Lunch ClubWe shall be starting our Tuesday monthly lunches onOctober 15th 12.30 – 2 p.m. And every following thirdTuesday:November 19th, December 17th, January 21st,February 18th . The menu is a hot main course followedby pudding and tea or coffee. On December 17th there will be a full Christmas menu.If you have been before and enjoyed coming why not bring a friend or neighbour with you to swell our numbers.

We welcomed the following into our church community:

WeddingsMatthew Stuart Saunders m. Karen Elizabeth NottJonathan Peter Rowell m. Sarah Jane WoodsShaun Abrahams m. Lynsey Jane FoxPeter James Coles m. Catherine HoodPaul Andrew Skinner m. Emma Mary StanfordNeil Mark Pilsworth m. Antonia Patricia Baynard MonksGeorge Hendrik Szepietowski m. Lucy Mae Drewett

BaptismsSamuel Anthony LucasVictoria Rachel BaxterJake Fenton BaxterEmily Victoria BaxterKelsey-Leigh RossSaul Jay-Jones Campbell

Gwennap Horticultural Society remainder of Programme for 2013Sept. 19th David Chapman – birds in the gardenOctober 17th Open Meeting – Gardeners Question Time – Panel comprising Nigel Pascoe, Brian Hiley, David Knuckey with Chairman Mrs Heather HileyNov. 21st Demonstration by Mrs Vera Vigus – Flower Arrangements with a Christmas theme.

AGM/Annual Dinner/Meetings & Lectures are held at Gwennap Church Hall on the 3rd Thursday of the month at7.30pm unless otherwise stated. New members warmly welcomed.

If you would like to contact us, please either telephone our secretary on 01872 870320 or e-mailsusanmccrossan@btinternet.com and she will give you full details.

President : Mrs Brenda CoxenChairman : Mr Brian HileyVice Chairman : Mr David KnuckeyTreasurer : Mrs Liz SmithSecretary : Mrs Susan McCrossan 01872 870320

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