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Editorial
Welcome to our latest edition of The Polgooth Times, which I hope you
will find interesting. As well as articles from some of our regular
contributors, Im sure for those readers that have lived or been involved
in the village for many years, you will enjoy the trip down memory lane,
with the photographs from a Polgooth Fayre in 1979. Our thanks to Jim
Rivis, who has lived in Canada for many years for these. Of particular
interest is the Marquetry box (see page 47) which was made by an
Elizabeth Philp from Callington, maybe others have something in their
homes made by her. If anyone of this hippy generation is interested,
the following link may give you more memories.
http://www.ukrockfestivals.com/polgooth-fayre-1979.html
Amazingly this Fayre featured was 37 years ago, but how does the time
pass so quickly? It is now two years since I took over as Editor of the
Polgooth Times. The magazine is still thriving, but we need your help to
make it better! Please send me your items of interest, places visited,
days out, clubs you belong to that need support from both new
members or attendees at your events. Just please be aware that we
have to advertise events well ahead of their time, due to the dates of
publication. We also need more volunteers to help with our
distribution, sometimes this maybe to help on a short term basis to
cover absences, we currently have two distributors absent due to ill
health.
I have now been living back in the village for over six months and I am
desperately trying to get all the small birds back into the garden, so
enjoyed by my Dad, but Im battling against some greedy squirrels and
magpies. Does anyone have any suggestions? As I write this, even a
seagull has decided my place is the in garden!
When producing the magazine, we do not make any intentional mistakes
or omissions, so my apologies if they have occurred, for any reason. In
the last issue, we featured an article by Gordon Fowle that suggested
that not all his friends were invited to an event, Gordon is well known
and has many friends in the village, he values you all equally.
Di Thompson
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Polgooth Times dates

2016
Issue 137 Closing date 7 October delivery circa 18 November

2017
Issue 138 Closing date 6 January delivery circa 17 February
Issue 139 Closing date 7 April delivery circa19 May
Please bear in mind delivery dates when submitting events for
inclusion in the Times. We need events up to February 2017 for
Issue 137

Pamela Dodds
We have received the following from Pamelas children following her passing
on Thursday 2nd June at the Royal Cornish Hospital. Pamela lived in
Polgooth for many years before moving to Duporth two years ago. Her
funeral service was held on June 10th at St Mewan Church.
Dear Family and Friends
It is with great sadness combined with outstanding, delightful and fond
memories that we report the peaceful passing of our Mum last Thursday at
the Royal Cornish Hospital.
Over the past four years Mum suffered a series of strokes, all of which
left her increasingly debilitated yet not diminishing her cheerful
disposition. Her husband and our step-father, Tony Backhouse, has lovingly
been at her side throughout this journey and adamant in having them be
together throughout - caring for her at home until these past few weeks,
when she was hospitalised, ultimately for pneumonia whereupon her health
rapidly deteriorated.
Words cannot describe the wonderful, joyful and loving relationship Tony
and Pam shared for thirty one years together. They are and were a great
team.
Ours is a remarkable Mum, Granny and great Granny with an inquisitive and
enthusiastic love of history, art and architecture;
an academic, an
organiser and teacher; a voracious reader of all sorts of literature; keen
observer of the news, current events and the human condition; a true
patron of the performing arts and in her day, not all that bad a tennis
player.
Her life in Argentina, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, England, Canada and
the United States combined with regular visits to Europe and other parts
of the globe, gave her a unique perspective, one that is reflected in the
direction that her children and grandchildren have chosen for themselves.
In closing, the great friends and friendships she had throughout her life in
Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and others across the globe
were treasured by her - even though in recent years she generally was
unable to effectively communicate this them.

Her Children: Tom, Richard and Sue

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Thank you
To all who came along to the music event at
the Village Hall on Saturday 21st May to the
Sounds of Nashville. We are pleased to
announce that with your generosity a total of
123.41 was raised for the Village Hall fund.
Gilly Lee-Whyte

QUIZ
Cornish Place Names
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

A holy sheep
Confectionary abode
A sweet stick
Paddle over a crossing place
Crazy short Regan
The animal got the hump about this make of car
Not long to the paths termination
Action in a small room
Play this to rouse the troops
Where barristers practice has joined a famous murderer
Largest building in old Jerusalem

Answers on page 35
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The Weather as it Was

April 2016
TEMPERATURE

MAX 15.8C
MIN 1.5C

60 F
35 F

RAINFALL

TOTAL 3 ins

75 mm

23rd
18th

May 2016
TEMPERATURE

MAX 23.5C
MIN 2.4C

74F
36.3F

RAINFALL

TOTAL 2 ins

53mm

29th
4th

June 2014
TEMPERATURE MAX 23.5C
MIN 7C

74F
45C

RAINFALL

108mm

TOTAL 4.3 ins

ALAN PLESTER
SPRINGFIELD CLOSE 75951
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8th
4th

CREAM TEA
AT GREENACRES (Pam and Garth)
Tuesday 16th August
From 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
All proceeds to the Church

I signed up
for an exercise class and was told to wear loose fitting
clothing. If I HAD any loose fitting clothing, I
wouldnt have signed up in the first
place!
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2KS BUILDING SERVICES

For all your building work:
Call an experienced, time served,
reliable builder
Alterations and
extensions, roofing,
plastering, block work,
patios, decking, fencing,
hard landscaping

Sundry services: pressure

washing, exterior painting,
garden clearance, house
clearance, grass cutting

No job too small.

Call us on: 07434 947420 or 07816 913479
or 01726 891972

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ST MEWAN PARISH COUNCIL

Not many items this time. PCSO Brian Harris reported that we have had
no major crimes in the area recently and that we are lucky in that respect.
The new Parish Council website will be up and running soon, so
contacting us will then be easier. Contact is important, as we cannot be
everywhere and notice everything. If you feel we should know about
something, overgrown footpaths, vandalism and so forth, please tell me,
Councillor Jonathan Spencer or Councillor Zoe Howard and we'll see
what can be done.
There is to be a new dog waste/rubbish bin by the gate to the Goffin, to
replace the rusty bin. The play equipment in the playing field has been
surveyed and repair/replacement is ongoing.
If you haven't seen the Neighbourhood Plan try to visit
wearestmewan.org.uk. Richard Wallis, Jackie Kneller and their team
have worked hard on this. There is a good map of the Parish included.
Councillor Chris Passmore
Bramshill, Trelowth Road. cpass22@hotmail.com, 07791770294 or 01726
64401

POLGOOTH PUNCH LINES

Did I read that sign right?
In a London department store:
Bargain basement upstairs
Spotted in a safari park:
Elephants please stay in your car
Notice in health food shop window:
Closed due to illness
In an office:
After tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand up side
down on the draining board

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The Deaf Wife Problem

121 Alexandra Road

Bert feared his wife Peg wasnt hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might
St aAustell
need
hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to
discuss the problem. The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband
PL25
4QL
Range
of
could
perform
to give the Doctor a better idea about herExtensive
hearing loss. Heres
what you
do, said the Doctor. Stand about 40 feet away from her and in a normalSamples
conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet and so on
Free Measuring
until you get a response.

Free Estimating
That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner and he was in the den. He says
to himself Im about 40 feet away, lets see what happens. Then in a normalFitting
tone he
asks Honey, whats for dinner? No response.
So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats
Peg, whats for dinner? Still no response.

Telephone 01726 72845

Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his wife and asks
Mobile
Honey, whats for dinner? Again he gets no
response. 07968862624

PENGELLY PLANT CENTRE

Hewaswater, St Austell
Cornwall. PL26 7JG
Tel: 01726 883757
PURE PLEASURE

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Trelowth, St Austell
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We will give you honest and clear information that will help you
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Your Local Installer

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Polgooth Post Office & Store

Shop 8 am to 9 pm Monday to Sunday

Post Office 8 am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
8 am to 12.30pm Saturday
Local produce from Martins Bakery, Prima Bakeries
& Kittows Butchers
Freshly baked Cornish Pasties, rolls, baguettes,
pastries & croissant from our in-store bakery.
Roddas Cream
Trewithen Milk
Fresh Sliced Cornish Ham
Off Licence
Electrical Key Charging
National Lottery
Mobile Phone Top Up & Sim cards
Bill Payments
Free home delivery service
Cash machine - Free withdrawals
Monthly promotions, offering competitive prices and a friendly service

Sam & Mark Butcher

Tel: 01726 73816

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Polgooth Film Club

At my last time of writing, the future of our village film club was unknown. C
Fylm, the network of film clubs that ours is part of, required further funding
from the BFI to continue running. Luckily, just before our June showing, it was
announced that the application had been successful, with C Fylm guaranteed to
be running for another year. One criteria that the BFI state in order to obtain
funding is that a certain number of films shown are to be independent or British
films, so this will be reflected in the films that are picked.
We have had five further film showings since my last article, and were now
having a summer break before starting again in September. We had two
showings in April; the Cold War thriller, Bridge of Spies, and a little known
sci-fi, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. They scored ratings of 9.13 and 9.36
out of 10 respectively, with audiences of 25 and 14. In May, we showed the
Ridley Scott directed sci-fi, The Martian, which attracted an audience of 17
and secured a rating of 9.12.
June saw our most successful showing so far. Forty-eight people (our biggest
audience so far) came along to watch The Lady in the Van, with all thoroughly
enjoying the film, giving it an average rating of 8.87. This showing alone helped
to raise 90 for village hall funds, and attracted 16 new members, taking the
tally up to 109.
We had a change of pace in July, with the Best Picture Oscar winner,
Spotlight. A difficult film to watch, but an important one, it details the
investigation carried out by a Boston newspaper into the abuse of children
within the Catholic Church. Our audience of 22 agreed with the critics and the
Oscar panel, rating it 8.81.
Coming up on September 1st, we will be showing the re-imagining of a classic
70s sitcom, Dads Army. Sticking with the British comedy theme for October,
Eddie the Eagle will be shown on the 6th. Membership remains at 5, with all
members paying 3 per showing. As usual, you can sign up to become a member
on the evening of any showing. The membership fee includes entry to your first
showing.
I try to pick a range of films, and I fully understand that not all films will appeal
to everyone all of the time. If in doubt, come along and give it a try you may
be pleasantly surprised! I tend to pick new releases, but Im willing to show, and
have shown, older ones as well. Send any suggestions that you feel would appeal
to polgooth@outlook.com. Be aware, I can only show films once theyve been
released on DVD/Blu-Ray and they need to be covered by our licence.

Garry
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A Step back in Time

While life goes on in busy and not so busy places alike, some places seem to
have stood still, or so it might appear.
A Church that has enjoyed a prominent position overlooking an expanse of hills
and valleys for hundreds of years stands empty and silent. Its pews, plaques
and altars, its smell and obvious decorative neglect is sad to see. In its day, as
its bells pealed out across the miles, reaching invisible communities and causing
animals and birds to stop and listen it would have hailed a response from the
villages it promised to serve. Most no doubt, desiring to acknowledge and be
thankful for the hand of God on their lives. In its day, being not only a place set
apart from worship, but giving opportunity for friends and neighbours from this
very rural location to share their news. Many of whom having spent their week
in busyness on the land to produce food and an income for their families. Sadly
now, although open, it is in danger of becoming uninhabitable as it deteriorates
with the passing of time!
By contrast, just yards away, nestles a small collection of well-tended, very old,
thatched cottages surrounding a well managed green and picnic area brought
alive by songs of greeting from a variety of birds. Robins especially fluttering
around, no doubt hoping for a few tasty crumbs. A scene just waiting, as the
days warm up, for the happy chatter of visitors occupying this haven as they are
served refreshments from some of the dwellings made ready for this purpose.
Today though, we had it almost to ourselves, enabling us to absorb all that it
had to offer of peace and tranquillity. This is Selworthy, another treasure given
over for guardianship to the National Trust - to remain intact for future
generations to enjoy while so many areas have been and are being taken over
for development to meet the needs of todays population.
A short drive away we stumbled across a small country museum - in Allerford so curiosity caused us to stop awhile and browse. As expected, we found
inside and out, an incredible hoard of treasure from bygone eras, with little or
no monetary value. Some might say that it is just a store of old relics and they
would be right. But, for us it regurgitated memories of things we either saw or
used in our childhood. Many even older things reminded us that life was
physically harder and tools much more basic and made to last (although
woodworm and rust are obviously their companions now!). So called luxury
items viewed were obviously only in the possession of the wealthy at the time!
A memorable day spent in the heart of Exmoor causes us to be thankful for all
that history has taught us and to realise afresh the blessings that come with
living in such a beautiful country.
Jeanette Warren

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THANK YOU
I would like to say a big thank you
to Barry Harris aka Polgooths sexy
gardener for keeping the entrance
of the village so tidy. He endlessly
strims hedges and the kerbs, also
adding a few decorative features.
The field in front of the pub is
looking amazing. It is lovely to look
at when enjoying a nice pint on a sunny day.
Good for you Barry.
From an old friend and admirer.

May I say
What a brilliant story in Issue 134 of this magazine
about the internet starting! My family and I laughed
our socks off. What a brilliant explanation to non
computer users and us oldies who are often confused
by all the internet jargon. Life is short. Laugh each
day and thank you to the story creator for our tonic of a
good laugh and enlightenment. Ha ha!
June Phillips

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WHIRLYBOBS PRE-SCHOOL
Our aim is to provide a stimulating environment
that develops independent and confident children
in preparation for primary school.

We are based in Sticker, and are a feeder pre-school

for St. Mewan CP School and other local schools.
Funded places available for 2* and 3 year olds
Visit our Baby and Toddler Group on
Wednesday afternoons 1:15-2:45pm
Please contact us to arrange a visit:
Telephone 01726 67779
mobile no 07900 872035
Email us whirlybobs@yahoo.co.uk
Find us on facebook: Whirlybobs Pre-school
www.whirlybobspreschool.btck.co.uk
* please contact us to discuss eligibility
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ST EWE AND DISTRICT GARDENING CLUB

A tea to celebrate fifty years of St Ewe and District Gardening
Club (St Ewe and District Horticultural Society) was held on
8th June.
Courtenay, club Chairman, started the afternoon by thanking
members for their support over the years and, in particular,
founder members Val and Alf Johns. He told us of his
memories of the club over the years including the many
activities such as garden parties, social evenings and the
August Flower and Vegetable Show which combined with the
Country Fair in 2012.
After a glass of champagne, members looked around the
interesting display of cups and photographs from 1970 to 2000.
Members all enjoyed a tea of savouries and some super cup
cakes made by Nona who lives in Gorran Haven. The tea was
rounded off with strawberries and cream followed by a piece of
celebration cake cut by Val.
The Donkey Sanctuary at Gorran was the clubs Charity for the
Year. A sum of 100 was donated and given to the donkeys
owners, Sue and Barbara, who were guests at the celebrations.
As a finale, entertainment was provided by the St Austell
Follies who danced a selection of their oriental dances, much to
the surprise and delight of members. Surprise being that two of
the dancers are committee members.
The afternoon celebrations were a great success and enjoyed by
all.

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Holidays in Polgooth & the Pentewan Valley

From the Clemo Family
The Clemo family welcomes you to stay with us; whether you fancy a luxurious cottage break nestled on our farm on the edge of
Polgooth, or a camping, caravanning or holiday home stay at one of our two holiday parks in the Pentewan Valley.

RIVER VALLEY HOLIDAY

PARK
Enjoy a holiday home or touring break at
our large, spacious, flat park tucked
away in the Kings Wood and on the
much loved cycled path to Pentewan.

TREGONGEEVES FARM
COTTAGES

LITTLE WINNICK TOURING

PARK

Choose from one of our seven cottages

nestled around a courtyard. Inside you
will find the highest quality finishes.
Whilst around the farm enjoy the indoor
pool, tennis court, soft play barn or take
the time to get to know the many
animals.
Judith & John Clemo
01726 68202
Tregongeeves Farm, Polgooth,
PL26 6DL
www.tregongeeves.co.uk

With brand new facilities this large, flat,

park offers traditional camping & caravanning facilities all just short walk from the
beach and pub at Pentewan and on the
cycle trail to Heligan Gardens. Very family

& dog friendly.

Alison & Patrick Talen
01726 73533
River Valley, London Apprentice,
PL26 6AP
www.rivervalleyholidaypark.co.uk

Richard & Heidi Clemo

01726 843687
Little Winnick, Pentewan,
PL26 6DS
www.littlewinnick.co.uk

J.V. CLARK & SONS

Electrical Contractor
VAT Reg No. 131 6119 07
Estimates Free

St Austell (01726) 65300

Truro (01872) 501720
Mobile 07779103928
Sunningdale, Recketts Road, Polgooth, St Austell PL26 7DA

DENIS MAY & SONS

GOONVEAN
ST STEPHEN
CEMENT, SAND, AGGREGATE, BUILDING BLOCKS ETC.

Tel: 01726 823333

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JUST ENOUGH
Just enough of sunshine
to make you gaily smile
Just enough of shadow
to let you rest awhile
Just enough of raindrops
for friendship seeds to grow
Just enough of beauty
to make your spirit glow
Just enough of money
to help you wisely spend
Just enough companions
to reach the journeys end
Just enough of laughter
and memries sweet and true
And just enough affection
to fill your heart life through.

Friends of the Cherry Clinic Cream Tea Day

May 14th
The weather was fine (incredible!) and nearly fifty people enjoyed
a cream tea at 7 Chapel Green, Trelowth, sitting and chatting in
the garden and conservatory. The amazing sum of 421.75 was
raised, half of which went towards building a girls dormitory at a
deaf and blind orphans centre, Kisumu and half to the Community
medical centre in Kisumu, Kenya which we are involved with.
This was our last cream tea day and we wish to thank friends and
everyone who has helped us run these days and those who have
supported us over the years especially our neighbours who have
made gorgeous cakes and scones and those who donated items for
the various stalls. Many thanks.
Eric and Cherry Watt

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Polgooth Times Information

News information and diary events for inclusion in the forthcoming
issue should be put in the Red Box in the shop or emailed to
info@polgoothtimes.co.uk
Thanks to those who regularly contribute to our magazine.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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01726 65342.
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01726 75129
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01726 67653.
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VILLAGE DIRECTORY
Police: Ring 999/112 for EMERGENCY - but for Local Enquiries the number now is
101 and ask for your Local Police Station
The NHS 111 service. You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it is not a
999 emergency. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free
from landlines and mobile phones.
The Polgooth Post Office & General Stores
The Shop is open

Monday to Sunday 8.00 am - 9.00 pm

PO Counter Open Weekdays 8.00 am to 5.30 pm Sat (8.00 am - 12.30 pm). The last
post is collected at 4.45 pm on weekdays, 9.30 am on Saturdays, no collection Sundays.
Tel: 01726 73816 (see advert)
The Polgooth Inn . 01726 74089, email: enquiries@polgoothinn.co.uk
Monday-Thursday 11.00 am11.00 pm
Friday & Saturday 11.00 am12.00 am
Sunday 11.30am11.00 pm
The Mobile Library opening times from 16.01.15 then fortnightly
Trelower Park
16.0516.25 pm
Woodgrove Park (top)
16.3016.35 pm
Refuse Collection takes place on Wednesday. Recycling fortnightly.
See special notices re Public Holiday Collections.
R A Hawke, The Stores, Polgooth. Tel: 01726 624910
Cash and Carry solid fuels, logs, fine china and decorative antiques.
Daily and Sunday Newspapers are delivered by
The Post Office & General Stores (delivery or collection).
Travel Cornwall Bus Service 471 is now operating between St Austell and Gorran
Haven.

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GROUPS & ORGANISATIONS

POLGOOTH LADIES GROUP will be meeting on the last
Tuesday of each month in the Village Hall at 7.30 p.m. For further details
please contact Mrs Carol Peatheyjohns on 63457.
POLGOOTH KEEP FIT CLUB In the Village Hall. Monday 2.00 pm
Term-time only. Contact Irene 67757.
POLGOOTH PANTO GROUP Contact Garry Hitchens on 61220 for
details. All welcome. Annual productions.
POLGOOTH CHURCH Coffee morning in the Chapel, on the first
Monday of the month at 10.30 am.
POLGOOTH VILLAGE HALL Bookings - Contact Michelle Taylor
73150.
KNIT & KNATTER Contact Angela Champion 72440.
POLGOOTH EVENTS COMMITTEE Arrange seasonal events
throughout the year. To get involved contact Kate Spencer on 61889.
POLGOOTH BABY AND TODDLER GROUP At Polgooth Village Hall
every Wednesday from 9.30 am - 11.30 am during term time. 2 per session.
POLGOOTH YOUNG LADIES GROUP Meets second Wednesday of the
month at 7.30 pm. Contact Shelley Warren 07771871331 or email
shelleypolgooth@outlook.com
YOGA At Polgooth Methodist Church every Tuesday from 6.15 pm - 7.15
pm. For further details contact Jen Scott on 07715 869956

PLACES OF WORSHIP
St. Mewan Parish Church
For details please contact the churchwardens, Myrna Baker 01726 73698 or
Ian Coleman 01726 61360

Polgooth Methodist Church

For details please contact Tony Warren on 01726 75362

St Augustine of Hippo, Roman Catholic Church

Woodland Road, St Austell (opposite ASDA)
Sunday Mass Times: Saturday 6.00 pm Sunday 8.30 am and 10.30 am
Holy Days: 10.30 am and 7.00 pm

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May Denis & Sons (Goonvean) sand, cement, etc.
Giles McGuffie - Get the Gardener
Pengelly Plant Centre
Polgooth Inn
Polgooth Village Stores
Poltarrow Farm
River Valley Garage (formerly Hillside)
Shane Perry, Aerial & Satellite Services
Stellar Solar Ltd
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SURGERY FOR STEVE DOUBLE MP

Please note these are by appointment only. If you wish to make an
appointment to see Steve please either email office@stevedouble.org.uk
telephone 01726 829379 or write to Steve Double MP, 3 Fore Street, St
Austell PL25 5PX.
Surgeries are on a Saturday morning unless otherwise stated
commencing at 9.10 am in St Austell and 10.00 am in Newquay.
Appointments are of 20 minute duration. There will be occasions where
an additional surgery will be added around the constituency.
Newquay
Thursday August 11 (4-6 pm)
September 3
October 8
November 5

St Austell
Thursday August 25 (4-6 pm)
September 10
October 22
November 18

Newquay - Newquay Christian Centre, Seymour Avenue, Newquay

St Austell - Conservative Club, Biddicks Court, St Austell

R. A. HAWKE & CO
For all pre pack fuels, logs and kindling.
Come and see our selection of fine china,
decorative antiques,
brass and copper-ware
You are welcome to come in and browse

Tel: 01726 624910

Opening hours
1 - 5 pm Weekdays
9.30am - 1 pm Saturdays

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Alex and Tanya would like

to welcome you to

The Polgooth Inn

Open all day, everyday for
food & drink

Families welcome

Give us a bell on
01726 74089
or email us at
enquiries@polgoothinn.co.uk

The Polgooth Inn is starting a

Winter Gin Club
Please see website for more details or pop in
Join us on the first Thursday of the month
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Polgooth Inn Christmas Menu

Honey Roasted Parsnip & Chestnut Soup
with thyme mini scones
Smoked Salmon & Prawn Cheesecake
on a water biscuit base
Chicken Liver Parfait
spiced redcurrant chutney & herb crostini
~~~
Butter Basted Turkey
cranberry forcemeat stuffing & deglazed jus
Poached Fillets of Plaice
wilted spinach, roasted vine tomatoes &smoked mussel cream
Apricot &Rosemary Stuffed Pork Loin
smoky bacon creamed greens & cloudy cider gravy
Three Cheese Tartlet
with caramelised red onion, spinach, toasted pine nut
& sundried tomato vierge
~~~
Traditional Christmas Pudding
with brandy sauce
Clementine Posset
with cranberry compote & cinnamon palmiers
Black Forest Yule Log
With warm chocolate sauce

22 per person
Book and pay a deposit for a 3 course Christmas meal at the Polgooth Inn
before 1st November 2016 and receive a glass of Prosecco for every
person booked
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GET THE GARDENER

FOR ALL YOUR GARDENING SERVICES
& GENERAL MAINTENANCE WORK
FULLY INSURED
YOUR LOCAL MAN
TEL: - 07886 791392
FOR A FREE QUOTATION

GILES E T MCGUFFIE
LONDON APPRENTICE

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Welcome, welcome, welcome

Voices of greeting pervaded the building,
Hands outstretched wanting to be clasped.
Smiles and enquiries came hither and thither,
As we stepped over the threshold --Of the Church
Organ and singing filled the space,
Punctuated with prayerful silence.
Reading and listening engulfed our minds
As we were drawn into worship--At the Church
Kettle hot and clinking of cups
Invited us all to linger a while,
To share a little of our life stories,
Before homeward bound we--Leave the Church
Praise God for the much more
That awaits us--At the Church

Tony Warren

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CARNMOGGAS HOLIDAY PARK AND

INDOOR BOWLS CLUB
LITTLE POLGOOTH ST AUSTELL PL26 7DD
Telephone: 01726 74070
admin@carnmoggas.com

OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK

SIX RINKS FOR LONG AND SHORT MAT
BOWLS
ARCHERY ALSO AVAILABLE
TUITION ON REQUEST
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PRIVATE AND CORPORATE FUNCTIONS
WELCOME

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SCHOOL OF MOTORING
34 Years Experience- competitive rates
A1westonschoolofmotoring.tel
Simon Sweet St Austell 61167

SERVICING AND REPAIRS

GENERAL AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERS

RECOVERY SERVICE
EAST RAND POLGOOTH
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Families for Children

What is Fostering to Adopt?
A distinguished Child Psychologist once told me during a difficult court
case that permanency is the best form of therapy for a child and he
knew a thing or two I can tell you! There has long been evidence that
multiple moves for children in the care system have a long term negative
impact on childrens development and ability to attach to care givers. Not
surprisingly this has a knock on effect to educational achievement and
adult life experiences too. There is no doubt that the earlier in a childs
life they can settle with permanent parents, the better the outcomes are.
Thats not to say that there is no point in placing older children with
permanent families, far from it. But clearly it is in any childs best
interest to know where they live and who they belong to as early as they
can.
Fostering to Adopt places young babies with potential permanent carers
as soon as possible, mostly whilst care proceedings are still being heard in
court, to give the chance for a settled bond to develop from the outset.
Approved adopters are additionally approved as temporary foster carers
for the child until the court issues are finalised. If the court are minded to
make a Placement Order then the child stays with them and goes onto be
adopted by them. However, the court may feel that the childs needs will
be best met by returning to return to its birth family. The prospective
adopters carry this risk for the child they are the adults, and the childs
needs should always be at the centre of all the thinking. For the baby its
the best of all worlds, there is no delay in placing them with a family that
they may well stay with forever, they get a very settled start to life and
learn long-standing attachment behaviours that will be the basis of them
being able to make healthy relationships throughout their lives. They
dont have lots of moves and lots of care givers, and if they are returned
to birth parents that is a positive.
More and more Local Authorities across the UK are using the Fostering
to Adopt regulations to place their young babies who need a permanent
family, and it is at least considered for every child with adoption as a care
plan. It isnt right in ALL circumstances, but many more are being placed
this way, so it means that all prospective adopters need to think about
how they feel about whether this is right for them from the outset.
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Families for Children place children from all across the UK with our
adopters in the South West so we have experience on how to place a child
successfully under these regulations as we have worked with different
Local Authorities who are all themselves at different stages of developing
this type of placement. We know that adopters find this early placement
both rewarding and difficult in equal measure so offer ongoing support
throughout the whole process. We know that support is vital, and
information is key. We are always happy for anyone considering
adopting through the mainstream process, or under Foster to Adopt
regulations contact us for a discussion about whether it is right for them.
We can offer free, impartial advice so that they can make a positive
decision. As a wise person once said The risk may be great but the
need is greater!
If Fostering to Adopt is something you could consider please call us today
on 01872 444100 to arrange an initial visit.
http://familiesforchildren.org.uk/adoption-information/fostering-toadopt/

Answers to Cornish Place Names Quiz (P6)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7
8.
9.
10.
11.

St Ewe
Sweets House
Rock h
Wadebridge
Madron
Camelford
Short Lanesend
Flushing
Bugle
Summer Court
Temple

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Bowen &
Spinal
Touch
in Polgooth

Back pain/sciatica
Poor posture
Neck/shoulder
restriction
Headaches/Migraines
Sports injury
Digestive complaints

For more information or just a chat to see if

Bowen or Spinal Touch can help, call 01726 65758
or e-mail chrissiedew@yahoo.co.uk

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Fully qualified and

insured
practitioner
Totally confidential
consultation
Other treatments
include
aromatherapy

ENVIROSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Mr Nigel Mitchell
Tel: 01726 844688
Mob: 07968353653
Web: http://enviroscapes.wix.com/kernow
Email:enviroscape.solutions@outlook.com

Fencing

Garden Maintenance

Supply and install all types, including

Grass Cutting (Domestic &

Commercial)

Chain Link
Palisade Fencing
Timber Post and Rail
Timber Board & Panel
Steel Mesh Panel Systems
Security Fencing
Timber Gates
Animal/Stock Fencing

Strimming
Weed Control Including Japanese
Knot Weed
Ornamental & Native Hedge
Trimming
Shrub Pruning

Tree Works

Landscaping

All aspects of tree work undertaken,

including

Paving
Pergolas
Hand Rails
Raised Beds
Timber Decking
Supply/Lay Quality Turf
Ornamental Stone Walling
Rotovating/Soil Preparation
Grass Seeding
Decorative Gravels (supply & Install)
Installation of Low Maintenance
Gardens

Felling
Pollarding
Crown Reduction/Lifting
Windblown/Storm Damaged
Trees Cleared

No Tree is too big or too small;

we will consider them all!

Fully Insured NPTC and Lantra Qualified

Please Contact Me For Free No Obligation Quotation

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The Village Salon

Polgooth
Unisex hair salon
Professional & friendly
service for all the family

Stockists of
Moroccan Oil and
Goldwell products

Ask for Tanya,

Mandy or Fiona

***WE NOW DO NAILS***

Please ask for full details
of our manicure service

The Village Salon

Fore Street
Polgooth
PL26 7BP

Tel : 01726 75930

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Polgooth Ladies Group

In April we met once again in the Village Hall and welcomed our
speaker Mr Dave Stevens from Bugle.
With a local coal business and as clerk to Treverbyn Parish
Council, he was an ideal person to become a magistrate at
Bodmin Court and this he did for thirty years. He told of the
changes in the sentences given and how local knowledge had
helped to bring some offenders to court.
Magistrates receive no salary but get 52p per mile and 5.94 for
lunch. Compare that with 150 per hour for lawyers and
barristers who get 1,500 per hour. There are just ninety eight
magistrates in all of Cornwall so they can be very busy. Anyone
can become a magistrate after training and then needs forty hours
training per year to maintain current procedures but retire after the
age of seventy. Mr Stevens said women are harder than men
but whether he meant as offenders or magistrates Im not sure!!
Altogether it was a fascinating insight into an unknown side of life
as we know it with his having attended court for fourteen murder
and countless lesser cases.
In May, Mrs Bern Bennett kept us interested with some brilliant
flower arranging. At this time of year when blooms were just
coming into their best the members who won the arrangements
as raffle prizes were delighted.
At the end of June we were at the Holmbush Inn for our annual
summer dinner. Twenty-five ladies enjoyed a lively evening of
great food and good company. We meet on the last Tuesday of
the month at 7.30 pm in the Village Hall and new members are
always welcome.
Amy Evely

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MAYS
COUNTRY STORE
PET: Most leading brands of pet food. We carry a wider
range and are cheaper than the supermarkets.
GARDEN: Growbags, fertilizer, compost, peat, seeds, hand
tools
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR:
Wide range of top brands
including Tayberry, Tagg, Hoggs, Dickies, Caterpillars, Dr.
Martens
EQUINE: Feed, bedding, riding wear, tack, rugs, most
things for horse and rider
HOUSEHOLD: Domestic cleaners, detergents, washing
powders, kitchen essentials
D.I.Y:
Decking, timber, fencing, hand tools, power
tools, building materials
D MAY AND SON
HEWAS WATER, ST AUSTELL
01726 883838
Open Mon-Fri 7.30 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Ample Parking Assisted Loading
Beside the A390 St Austell to Truro road
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Barrys Energy Blog

15 months ago I wrote about switching I wonder how many of my readers
have investigated the various easy ways to save money by changing the way
and/or who we buy our energy from.
So here is an update:
Check you are getting the best deal from your current supplier
Most suppliers offer up to four tariffs for gas and electricity along with discounts
for managing your account online or choosing a duel fuel deal. Once a year
your energy supplier should tell you which tariff is cheapest for you. If your
circumstances change in the meantime, call your supplier to discuss your
options.
Check if there is a better way to pay your bills
The way you pay your bill can make a difference. For example, most suppliers
offer a discount for paying your bill by direct debit. On average it is 100 cheaper
per year to pay by monthly direct debit than paying by cash or cheque. You may
also get discounts for receiving bills online, as this cuts down on paper and
reduces costs for the supplier, and is good for the environment. Contact your
supplier directly to find out if there is a better way for you to pay, and that might
save you money.
Switching energy suppliers
If you want to switch supplier, you can use one of the many switching
comparison websites. I recommend using one that is signed up to Ofgem's
Confidence Code. You can find more information on the Code, and links to
approved switching sites on the Ofgem website.
( https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/information-consumers/domestic-consumers/
switching-your-energy-supplier/confidence-code )
If you don't have internet access you can phone the Citizens Advice consumer
service on 03454 040506. They will send you a factsheet with the deals
available.
To make sure you get the best deal, youll need to know:
The name of your current supplier.
The name of your current tariff, usually found on your bill.
The amount of energy you use.
How you currently pay, and would like to pay with a new supplier.
Your postcode.
I do hope you will all make sure that you have the best energy deal to suit your
needs. If you have any questions where I might be able to help please do not
hesitate to contact me on 07887 767630 or email barry@stellarsolar.co.uk
Barry Marsh Trelowth
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CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POLGOOTH TIMES

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ADVERTISING IN THE POLGOOTH TIMES

If you are a retailer, or provide a service, in or near Polgooth, youll find
this newsletter a worthwhile advertising medium.
Potential advertisers will get a good deal because:
THE POLGOOTH TIMES is published four times a year

It is delivered free to every household in Polgooth, Little

Polgooth and Trelowth

It has a circulation in excess of 500 copies

Subscribers U.K. and Overseas

Copies supplied to St. Austell Library for County Records

Advertising Charges are reasonable

We cannot guarantee the positioning of adverts. This depends on the
layout decided when the newsletter is compiled.
Advertisements will continue to be published and charged annually,
unless the advertiser notifies Heather Lamble before the deadline of
31 December.
New advertisers may be put on a waiting list.
If any advertisers wish to pay electronically, please contact Roger on
67653
For advertising please contact:
Heather Lamble
Tel: 01726 75299
info@polgoothtimes.co.uk

ADVERTISING CHARGES
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Should anyone, advertisers

or others, wish to include a
flyer with this magazine we
are now having to make a
small charge. A5 size
would be 25 but anything
that required folding would
be 50. Anything directly
concerning the village is
negotiable.

Advertisements started during the year

will be charged pro-rata.

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JIM RIVIS
Jim Rivis wrote to us to share an experience he enjoyed in Polgooth some
thirty seven years ago.
He was born in North Yorkshire but in 1966 emigrated to Canada. On a
return visit to the UK in 1979 he saw an advertisement for a Summer
Fayre and made his way to Polgooth. He set up camp and felt like he had
come home. He recalls the variety of stalls and activities: comedians,
Punch and Judy shows, puppetry, an animal farm, wire ride, maze,
bouncy castle and much more. Some of the crafts were phenomenal.
Unfortunately as he was travelling light he was restricted in his purchases
but did buy (see photos) two wooden turned boxes, one with a beautifully
local scene in Marquetry, the other with a Celtic pewter design made by
Elizabeth Philp from Callington.
Jim now lives in Vermont but his memories of Polgooth are such, that if
he was to return to England to live, Polgooth is where he would choose.
Jim writes:
After a 13 year emigration to Canada, making his first return to his
homeland and, finding in Polgooth 1979, a most welcome link, full of
wonderful memories closely related to the person he had become in his
new country. Jim, Westminster Hotel School graduate, hotel assistant
manager, Hudson Bay Co retail store department manager, photography
university student , cross continent hitch hiker, hippie, truck driver, meat
packer receiver, restaurant service instructor in a major American
culinary school, house builder, self employed handyman/ landscaper and
warehouse manager for a major independent folk music distributor, now
is a contented, single man, is retired and resides in the tiny Capital City
of Montpelier, Vermont, USA. He has two grown children.
If anyone would like to contact Jim, please do let me know and I will
provide his e-mail address (Editor 01726 65342)

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