VILLAGE NEWS
First Responders Cheque Presentation
A cheque for £400 was recently presented to the North Cornwall First Responders by Louise Provis and Angela Goodman.
Lurking in the depths of some of our villages lie the unsung heroes of the local ambulance service; the Community First Responder Groups.
Pictured above from left to right :
Maria and Ralph Chidley (Community First Responders), Louise Provis, son Harry and mum Angela Goodman. (Kind thanks to Camelford Primary school for allowing us to use the hall for the photo)
Photo by Jake Vosper
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They are trained in basic life support (BLS) and equipped with defibrillators, oxygen, first aid equipment and communications and their attendance to an incident can literally mean the difference between life and death. We, the community, go about our busy daily lives, probably rarely thinking what would happen should we be taken ill. We expect an ambulance to be called and duly arrive but sadly due to our many rural locations the response time is often more than 10 minutes - too long if your loved one becomes desperately ill.
Frighteningly this day came for Louise and Bryan Provis of Delabole when their daughter became so unwell that she stopped breathing. An ambulance was called and telephone advice given. For Louise and her family the world stopped spinning and time stood still. However just minutes later two members of the local CFR group arrived having been dispatched by ambulance control and gave life saving care until an ambulance arrived to take Megan to hospital. Thankfully Megan made a full recovery but the lives of her and her family had been changed forever.
It is for this reason that Louise, her mother, Angela Goodman and family have been successfully (and painfully!) raising money for the North Cornwall Responder Groups to aid and support their training. This has included walking the Cornwall Ten Tors, gifting birthday donations and previously charity evenings and golf days.
Charlotte Hicks, a local representative of the North Cornwall Community Responder Groups, said, "I express my heartfelt gratitude for these amazing donations. Without support and donations the work of the voluntary CFR groups would be threatened. Although supported by the ambulance service additional training and equipment has to be funded by the groups themselves. This money will help to keep this vital community service running and therefore save more lives. Thank you so very much."
If you are interested in becoming a Community First Responder please contact:
Community Engagement Team, South Western Ambulance Service, 01392 261500
.The Curates Egg with an Invitation
Here we are in November, a month of remembering, before we get into the rush and bustle end excitement of the build-up to Christmas. A month in which our whole community has the opportunity to remember, to celebrate and to give thanks for those who have gone before us.
In the cycle of our Church year, we begin November with two festivals of 'remembering'. Firstly, All Saints Day, on November 1st. This Is the day on which Christians remember and give thanks for those men and women whose lives have been powerful examples of Christian witness, as they have lived out their Christian faith wherever they have been, and In whatever work they have been called to do.
Next, All Souls' Day or the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed - on November 2nd. This is a more personal occasion which allows us to remember, with thanksgiving those whom we have known and loved, family or friends who have guided, nurtured, encouraged and supported us.
There win be special services In St Thomas' Church Camelford and in St Teath Parish Church at which the names of those who have died, especially those who have died within the last year, will be read out and candles lit In their memory.
Finally, Remembrance Sunday, which this year is November 14th. On this day - as on Remembrance Day itself - we remember and give thanks for all those men and women in the armed forces, not only of our own nation but those of other nations too, who have been and continue to be prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice, to give their lives for the sake of others.
We also pay tribute to those who have retumed injured, who will live out the rest of their lives carrying the scars of conflict. It is all too easy for those of us not directly involved in the many conflicts, that continue to erupt in various parts of the world, to think that the causes of war are somehow 'out there', nothing to do with us. But we need to look to ourselves, because all of us have the capacity within us to hate, to fight, to argue. It is so much harder to love, to cherish and to care for each other, especially those whose values and beliefs differ signlficantty from our own. The only way we can hope to bring about change and work for peace in the world, is by listening to other peoples' stories, learning about them and from them and - hopefully - gaining a better understanding between us. This can begin here, in our own community.
Jesus said 'Blessed are the peacemakers'. A target we all have the ability to work towards, if we but try.
Your priest and friend ,
Revd Deryn Roberts
FROM THE METHODIST MINISTER
At the time of writing this article we have reached the point of there being less than 50 days to Christmas. This fact focuses our minds on preparation and planning to enable us to have everything in place for the Season of Celebration . Amongst our preparations is the purchasing of Christmas Cards.
As I was pondering on the matter of Christmas Cards I was thinking about how many people now avoid sending cards with the phrase 'Merry Christmas' on them. That form of greeting was at one time the most popular. My dictionary has a range of definitions of the word 'Merry' including 'full of animated enjoyment', (which is described as old English), joyous, and slighUy tipsy. It is that third meaning which is the most commonly used now, which leads many of us to use phrases such as a 'Happy Christmas', or 'Joyous Christmas'. Avoiding the use of the word 'Merry' is an example of how our English language changes through popular word usage. Having looked up the word 'Merry' I am saddened that the popular usage of the word has changed because I think that the older definition describes how Christmas should be Celebrated - 'full of animated enjoyment. '
At the heart of Christmas is the Celebration of the birth of God's Son, Jesus, and amongst the first to hear of that birth were a group of the poorest and despised people of that time - some Shepherds on a Bethlehem hillside, whose immediate response was to go into Bethlehem to find out what it was all about. The message they received from the heavenly messengers was, quoting from a modern version of the Bible 'The Message':- Don't be afraid, I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide. A Saviour has just been born in David's town, a Saviour who is Messiah and Master. Glory to God in the heavenly heights Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.
(Luke 2 verses 10, 11 , and 14)
Many versions of the Bible use the phrase 'good news' for the announcement of the birth of Jesus. In our modern world we are starved of 'good news'. Celebrating Christmas is a celebration of 'good news' because the power and love of God which brought that first announcement of 'good news' has the potential of transforming the life styles and attitudes of each of us and by inference the community in which we live. As we submit ourselves to
God's love and his way for us we can experience an inward peace amongst peace seeking and peace loving people. That gives rise to our 'animated enjoyment' at Christmas time.
The Question is 'What does Christmas really mean for you?'
Sue and I hope that your Christmas and New Year will be full of happiness and joy and blessing.
Wishing you a Happy and joyous Christmas and New Year.
Bryan Ed.
P.S. Please look for announcements of our Christmas Services; it would be a joy to have you celebrating the 'good news' with us.
Why not come to our Cornish Hospices Carol Evening at Tintagel Methodist Church on Sunday, December Sit! at 7.30p.m? We shall be sharing in some community Carols and enjoying items by the Tintagel Orpheus Male Voice Choir and the Allen Valley Singers. No admission charge, but a collection will be taken for our Cornish Hospices.
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The History of the Methodist Church in Delabole
The History taken from "Delabole in the Days of Yore" written by the late Cyril Hicks, recounting some of his recollections of life in Delabole. Here are a few details from his book:
In 1784 John Wesley sent Adam Clarke to Delabole Quarry to preach and the spot was named after him as 'Clarke's Hole'. It is still known as this, even today.
The first Methodist Chapel was built in 1806, when Robert Blake. Quarry Owner, gave John Wesley land, materials and £40 to build it. The first Bible Christian Chapel was built in 1835, on the site of our Sunday School and the new Chapel was built in 1863.
The United Methodist Free Church was built in Grove Street in 1839, and moved to new premises in 1865. The new Wesley premises were built in 1869 and St. John's Church in 1881.
In 1979 the decision was made by the three Methodist Churches - Wesley. Pengelly and Medrose. to form one Society and in 1980 the merger took place. The Medrose building was renovated and modernised and became the Delabole Methodist Church - and that was almost 25 years ago. How time flies!
Two years ago we took on a large project to modernise the Sunday school building, which is now light and airy and well heated. Last year we decided to replace all the window in the Chapel. This work has now been completed. Enough of buildings!! - We were very pleased to be part of the Tsunami Fundraising events - hosting the Band Concert and Auction at the Chapel. It is great to be part of such a caring village community.
Patricia Molloy (Steward).
Housing Association Homes at Quarry View (Penmead)
On Friday 10th December 21 families move into the new homes at Quarry View Delabole built by Mi-Space for Cornwall Rural Housing Association ,
There are. Two 4 bedroom houses, Eight 3 bedroom houses, Six 2 bedroom houses,
Four 1 bedroom houses, One 3 bedroom bungalow. The properties all benefit from high levels of insulation, electric heating and photovoltaic panels. All have double glazing, private gardens and off street parking.
Preference was given to applicants with a connection with the parish of St Teath, although Cornwall Homechoice applicants with an "A" banding and with a connection to the parishes of Tintagel, Trevalga, Forrabury and Minster, Camelford, Michaelstow, St Kew and St Endellion wil also be eligible.
In the upper image the new wind turbines can be seen and along with the photovoltaic panels giving the development a thouroughly 21st century feel. Whilst still retaining the feeling of a traditional build with slate look roofing seen in the lower image.
‘Invisible sheep’ graze the cliffs at Tregardock!
Local farmer Janet Cant, in partnership with the National Trust, is currently grazing the cliffs at Tregardock with her sheep. But these are not ordinary sheep; they are beautiful little Hebrideans; a now rare breed, which was once common in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
Hebrideans, being adapted to the extreme conditions of north-west Scotland, are able to cope with, even thrive on, poor vegetation and to tolerate cold, wet weather. In terms of these abilities they are almost on a par with wild animals and, in fact, are thought to be very similar to ancient, primitive, prehistoric types of sheep (and indeed their wild ancestors). It’s not difficult to imagine travelling back in time, to a point before Christianity took hold, to find similar beasts grazing this very same area.
But venture down to Tregardock Beach or walk the coast-path there and you might not spot them easily, for this breed is not the usual white but a dark brown, almost black, in colour (Janet, incidentally, produces fleeces and blankets in these natural colours as part of her business). In combination with their small size, these animals can therefore be almost invisible, their dark tones blending in well, in camouflage with the varying backcloth provided by gorse, heather, bare earth and slate alike.
We therefore ask local people and visitors to take great care when walking dogs on these
cliffs, particularly if your pet is likely to chase sheep. Dogs chasing sheep on the cliffs are a real danger to the sheep and a disaster for the farmer. This can also be a danger to the dogs themselves, however. As they charge in excited pursuit, they can easily loose their footing and topple off the cliff to be injured or killed.
These sheep will bring much more life back to this special place. By grazing and browsing, coarse grasses and scrub, they will increase the number and variety of colourful wildflowers, butterflies, insects and birds on this site.
Wild-looking Hebridean sheep are, however, an attractive feature in their own right. They bring additional colour, interest and beauty to Tregardock, hopefully enhancing and enriching the visitor experience for locals and holiday-makers alike!
Derek Lord
National Trust Area Warden
(Contact telephone number: 01208 863821)
Plastic milk bottle tops.
It is time that I gave you an update on what is going on with my plastic milk bottle tops.
I nearly reached my first tonne back in March and the company I send them to, sent me a cheque for £80 which I have passed on to the Falmouth branch of Guide Dogs for the Blind.
When I started collecting progress was slow, but word has got around and it is picking up well now. The good news is that plastic milk bottle tops are coming in from all over Cornwall, and beyond. Sacks full, which I pick up from Penryn, Illogan, Tresillian, Bodmin, Falmouth, Truro and so on. The bad news is, we are now in a financial depression and our recycling factory has said not to send any up at the moment as the market is so bad he will not be able to give me a good price for them. He was going to pay £100 a tonne as they are so well sorted, 'clean' is his word.
At this time I am still collecting, sorting, double bagging, labelling, weighing and then storing all the tops in an empty garage. I don't know what I will do if I lose this garage, as I may well do if the house is sold. Currently I have one and a half tonnes ready to go, that's 210 black sacks full. I still have at least another tonne to sort, bag etc., which, given time and patience I will get around to.
Please, for now anyway, keep saving your milk bottle tops, only plastic milk tops will do as it is only this type of plastic that I send up to Bridgewater for granulating.
I will let you all know when I can again start sending them up country.
For now anyway, thanks for collecting and keep up the good work.
Sue Theobald
BOWITHICK TIP
(Civic Amenities Site)
From 6th July 2007 the Bowithick Recycling Centre at Tintagel will be open every weekend. Members of the public will be able to visit the site on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays
The site will be closed on
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
During the summer (April to September) Bowithick opening hours (Fri - Mon) will be 9am to 6pm and in winter (Oct to March) 9am to 4pm. |
BOOKS of LOCAL INTEREST
New Book of Cornish Poems
about
Delabole and North Cornwall
by Cornish Bard Tim Saunders
Tiredh Ughel
High Territory
The book is published in digital format here
'Legacy of the Sphinx'
by
Michael Goulding
You may Order the book now at Amazon.co.uk
NOW AVAILABLE ON KINDLE – CAN BE DOWNLOADED DIRECTLY ONTO YOUR PC
Visit www.legacyofthesphinx.com
Still available on Amazon, this book has alrready sold1000’s of copies and is set in North Cornwall in the fictional area of Tregellan. The story features a number of familiar local places and landmarks and its author, Michael Goulding (we knew him as Jeff Goulding – former editor of the original “Lancer” and author of the Insider Guides) tells us:
“The book’s web site now includes one of the many radio interviews I was asked to participate in, as a result of which, the book has attracted considerable international attention. The follow-up to the story: “Angel of Death”, again featuring Connor Tremayne, a controversial former Jesuit Priest, is completed and currently being read and assessed by the Headline Publishing Group (formerly Hodder and Stoughton); and several large U.S. publishers.
‘And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and he that sat upon
him, his name was death. And hell followed with him.’
Revelations Chapter 6, Verse 8
The story opens with the crucifixion by a hooded man, of a group of Islamic terrorists responsible for the kidnapping and public execution of an American oil executive and a British member of the Red Cross. The event is filmed and later televised; and the savagery of the retribution and the anonymous man’s use of biblical quotations and imagery attracts the attention of the world.
The identity of the hooded man becomes the most sought after and talked about in Western Europe for years and Connor Tremayne, the man responsible, is later called to account for his choice of execution by the Head of Decree Four, the Jesuit dominated, secret Organisation of which he is a member. His Superiors are concerned that the Roman Catholic Church should not be associated with the event. At that meeting, Connor is also briefed on an assignment that is nothing less than to attempt to save the human species from the greatest threat it has ever faced.
His task is to break up the elite Group whose aim is to create and control an artificial intelligence, the existence of which threatens to engulf and destroy us all. And it is one that will bring him face to face with the men who caused the death of a woman once very close to him. Their headquarters are contained within a skyscraper block in the financial area of downtown Manhattan, in New York . . .
Visit the web site : www.angelofdeath.co.uk
Visit www.legacyofthesphinx.com
Connections
Aspects of the History of North Cornwall
by Catherine Lorigan
.This book examines a number of aspects of the history of North Cornwall. These include the probate records of St Teath parish, music and musicians, buildings, emigration and potters and pottery. Not least, it explores the lives of men and women who dwelt and worked in North Cornwall and the histories of some who, born there, later moved away to London, Oxford and as far afield as Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America to seek their fortunes. These themes interlink and provide the raison d'etre for the title of the book.
350 pp, 100 black and white and 25 colour illustrations ISBN-978-0-9554792-1-2
Books may be ordered from
Pengelly Press, 2 St David's Close, Caversham, Reading, Berks RG4 7PX
at £22 per copy
+ £4.50 postage and packing (one copy)
+ £7.00 postage and packing (two copies)
Please make cheques payable to Catherine Lorigan
Pengelly Press, 2 St David's Close, Caversham, Reading, Berks RG4 7PX
E-mail: catherine@thelorigans.demon.co.uk
A book about Delabole has been written by Catherine Lorigan PhD.
Described as "The History of the Slate Quarry and the Making of its Village Community"
Priced at £14.99 plus £3 postage and packing is available by mail order from
Pengelly Press, 2 St Davids Close
Caversham, Reading, Berks. RG4 7PX
Please make cheques payable to Catherine Lorigan
The book is also available from all good bookshops
and The Visitor Information Center at Camelford
We hope to publish an extract from the book occasionally
Nothing Broken
Recent Poems in Cornish Edited by Tim Saunders
A long‑awaited collection of poetry written in Cornish in the last twenty years.
A coming of age for the Cornish language and its literature.
Eighty poems by twenty‑eight authors,
brought together by the celebrated Cornish poet Tim Saunders.
The poems are accompanied by parallel translations into English.
Nothing Broken will be available at the end of August at £10. 99 Paperback 205 pages ISBN 190342 7304. Take advantage of the pre‑publication offer only £9 with free postage and packing ‑ until the end of August.
Webbys note: Tim is a former Delabole boy who now lives in Wales.
He is one of the leading poets writing in the Cornish language today.
and has also produced poetry and other work in Welsh, Irish and Breton as well as in Cornish.
Also available The Turn of the Ermine a Bilingual Anthology of Breton Literature.
Selected and translated by Gwyn Griffiths and Jacqueline Gibson.
This important anthology brings together for the first time numerous Breton language texts and other extracts that illuminate Breton culture over two millennia; plays, folk tales, ballads, lives of saints, stories and poems. A strikingly original work that allows the reader to discover the secrets of the Breton soul.
Essential for anyone interested in Cornwall's sister language.
Paperback 506 pages ISBN 190342 7282 £20 out now.
Air Ambulance Charity Shop
We hope by the time you read this the shop will be back to normal opening times.
Apologies for the disruption caused by the snow and ice.
The takings for Nov 2009 were £1648.05. This included a donation of over £400.00 in memory of Yvonne Baycock who was one of our helpers. Thanks to Half Acre Art Group who raised this money.
December sales and donations amounted to £1037.07, which included £120.00 from the `Dragon' and 'Christmas' raffles.
Thanks once again to every one who helps, in any way, to keep the shop open.
BOOK SALE
All hard back novels 25p each or 5 for £1 during February
Opening hours are posted on the door but are, subject to the availability of our volunteers.
