Numbers You Might NeedAdvertisers’ Directory (Local Suppliers)Dates for the DiaryNoticeboardCaption CompetitionNew Lifeboat Visits CadgwithSchool SpotFishing News & Competition ScheduleRecreation Ground NewsVillage Hall News and Quiz ResultsGig Club NewsRuan Minor Football Club News

The National TrustGardening by David Endean

August/September QuizCadgwith-Ruan Tango by David LeggettThe Itinerant Seafarer by Simon Sugrue Fish, Fowl and Fire by Andre Ellis

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August / September 2011 Vol. 25, No. 6

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Grade Ruan Gazette

NUMBERS YOU MIGHT NEEDST RUAN CHURCH & ST WYNWALLOWChurchwarden: VacantSecretary: Lorraine Wickens 291226Treasurer: David Gascoigne 290536ST MICHAEL’S, MULLION &ST MARY’S, HELSTON

Father John Richardson 572378METHODIST MINISTERRev Sylvia Burgoyne 240200SURGERYMullion 240212Ruan Minor 290852Out of Hours 0870 242 1242NHS Direct 0845 4647GRADE-RUAN UNDER FIVESMon, Tues, Wed & Fri morningin the Village HallJan Halliday 290978GRADE-RUAN C OF E SCHOOLSecretary: Sharon Rowe 290613MULLION SCHOOL 240098VILLAGE HALL BOOKINGSJanet Gascoigne 290536

SPAR SHOP & POST OFFICE 290517RECREATION GROUND COMMITTEEChairman: Mike Fleetwood 290365GRADE-RUAN PARISH COUNCILChairman: Paul Collins 290754CADGWITH GIG CLUBSecretary: Rachel Holder 291052COUNTY COUNCILLORCarolyn Rule 240144POLICEHelston Police Station(non-emergency) 08452 777444

ADVERTISERS’ INDEXAlex’s Babysitting Service p27Annie Campion Counsellor p8B&B Accommodation p59Bathrooms Complete p20Beef off the Heath p50Cadgwith Cove Inn p6Cadgwith Sound p19Catersafe p30Chenpump UK Ltd p22Cleensweep p45CM Biddick Electrician p40Computer Repairs Tee Cee Tech p50Cornish Chough Brewery p39Cornish Gardening Services p17Cove Services - formerly CG Mechanical p28David Leggett - Metal Artist p22ESP Installations - Electrical Work p55Gwavas Jersey Farm p48Hawk Stoves p46Hickey & Underwood Landscaping p24Income Tax Consultant p33J&L Garden Machinery Repairs p10JMD Electrical Services p38Jonathan Care Plumbing & Heating p17Kelynack Cornish Fish p29Knight O’Byrne Financial Planners p12Kuggar Stoves p38Lizard Business Support p44Lizard Cars p8Lizard Cider Barn p10Lizard Life Therapies p30Mullion Antiques (NEW) p24Mullion Mechanics - James Spencer p40Mullion Mini Market p28Old Cellars p26Pendle Funeral Services p14Phoenix Trading p22RE Tonkins Funeral Directors p20RH Jane & Sons Ltd Painters & Decorators p55Robbie’s Eggs p33Ruan Minor Spar & Post Office p60Serenity Beauty Salon p16Smugglers Fish & Chips p36Steps General Store p43Telstar Taxis p52Village Hall p25The Watch House p34Website Design (Steve Drysdale) p23Westcountry Printing & Publishing p58Window Cleaner p55Yoga with Tanya p58Zoar Garages p42

Front Cover:Grade Ruan School Leavers 2011

Staff: Katey Jane, Mr Harman, MissPrescott.Pupils: Back row - Tommy B, Jai, Annie;Middle - Rebecca, Aaron, Joe, Maebh,Ben N, JasmineFront - Robert, Michael, Dominic, Dylan

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DATES FOR THE DIARYAlternate Mon Recycling - 1st, 15th, 29th August, 12th, 26th SeptemberAlternate Tues Mobile Library (Tel: 0300 1234111) - 9th, 23rd August, 6th, 20th Sept. Glebe Place 11.05am-11.20am & Cadgwith Car Park 11.35-11.55am2nd Monday Parish Council meeting, Village Hall, 8th August, 12th September3rd Saturday Farmers Market at Mullion School, 20th August, 17th SeptemberMon & Thurs 7.00pm Short Mat Bowling in the Village HallEvery Weds Rainbows, Brownies & Guides. Contact Joy Prince 01326 291291Every Thurs 9.30am-11.30am Market in the Village Hall, refreshments available 6.00pm Yoga with Tanya in the School Hall. 01326 2909313 August 6pm Cove BBQ (organised by the Rec Committee)4 August Fish supper (mackerel) in aid of Fishermen’s Mission. 8.30pm in the Cove6 August Buller Day 7.30 p.m. The Night Before the Rally. Trevedden Farm7 August 25th Vintage Rally at Trevedden Farm, gates open 11 a.m.9 August 8pm Regatta planning meeting in the Gig shed10 August 6pm Cove BBQ (organised by the Lights Committee)13 August Cadgwith Cove Fishing Festival , starts 5.00 p.m., see Fishing news13 August Band and bar night on the Recreation Ground (look out for posters)14 August Cadgwith Cove Fishing Festival, weigh-in at 5.00 p.m.16 August 12.15pm Chapel Lunch - Soup, Pasties, Cakes & Puddings17 August 6pm Cove BBQ (organised by the Rec Committee)18 August Fish supper (gurnard) in aid of Fishermen’s Mission. 8.30pm in the Cove20 August Band and bar night on the Recreation Ground (look out for posters)20 August 7.30pm Concert in the Chapel - Visiting French musicians and local celebs23 August 2pm on Cream tea in the Chapel. Flying visit from Methodist Youth Brass Band24 August 6pm Cove BBQ (organised by the Lights Committee)26 August Peter and Tony night (see Gig Club news)27 August Band and bar night on the Recreation Ground (look out for posters)27 - 29 August St. Grade Flower Festival28 August Regatta (to be confirmed, check village notice boards)29 August Bank Holiday3 September Village Hall Late Summer Fete7 September Mullion School - Autumn Terms starts20 September 12.15pm Chapel Lunch - Soup, Pasties, Cakes & Puddings24 September Village Hall Harvest Supper25 September Grandparents’ Day28 September Cadgwith Book Club, 8pm Cadgwith Cove InnADVANCE DATESOctober: 2 - 3pm Pet service at St. Grade Church, 8 - Autumn Show, 24 - 28 Half term,30 - Village Hall Craft FayreDecember: 3 Cadgwith Christmas Lights switch on, 4 - Village Hall Carolaire, 6 - Village HallChristmas Bingo, 13 - Village Hall Christmas Quiz, 15 - Mullion School last day of term.January: 4 - Mullion School Spring term starts

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All houses in the parish, (holiday lets andthose permanently occupied), should receivea free copy of the Gazette. If you are notreceiving yours, please either speak to theperson that delivers to your area, or contactJohn Fallows on 290158.The Gazette is available online at:www.any-village.com/UK/England/Cornwall/Ruan-Minor/ parishmagazines.aspx

C O N T R I B U T I O N SPlease send your contributions to me byemail to:graderuan.gazette@btinternet.com or on adisk or hard copy in the letterbox at NewThatch or in the Mag Bag behind the doorat Spar, to arrive by the 18th of themonth prior to publication.Please ensure your piece does not exceed1500 words - or approximately three pagesof A4. This translates to three pages in theGazette in the smallest legible font size.Whilst not wishing to stifle anyone’screativity, this length taxes neither thebudget, nor the attention span.I’m also keen to use your material for thefront covers. If you have a photograph ordrawing I could use, please pass it on to me.Moira HurstViews and opinions expressed insubmitted articles and letters are notnecessarily those of the Editorial Teamand Committee. The Editor reserves theright to alter submissions for lengthand/or diplomacy!

A D V E R T I S I N GAdvertising in the Gazette is a great way of reaching everyone in the parish, and furtherafield. Approximately 550 copies are distributed every month and the rates arereasonable! The Gazette is a not-for-profit publication - the advertising income is usedpurely to cover the printing costs. A ¼ page is £5 a ½ page £8 and a full page £15 permonth, with 10 issues per year. There is a 10% discount if you pay annually in advance.

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GAZETTE CONTACTSEditor: Moira Hurst 01326 290257 graderuan.gazette@btinternet.com New Thatch, Ruan Minor, Helston. TR12 7JNTreasurer: John Fallows 01326 290158 j.fallows445@btinternet.com Bay View, Prazegooth Lane, Cadgwith TR12 7LAPrinting: Westcountry Printers 01326 241341Advertising: Moira Hurst 01326 290257Distribution: Sally Sugrue 01326 290373Subscriptions: Free to parishioners and £12 per annum for non-parishioners

Cheques made payable to Grade-Ruan Gazette and sent direct to the TreasurerThe Gazette is a not-for-profit publication and is created and distributed by volunteers.

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NoticeboardEdwina Pogson sent the following about Mrs Elsie Regan:The sad news of Elsie’s deathwas sent to me in the second week of July. Many of the “older” residents of Ruan willremember how she was such a gentle and willing soul as she contributed to the life ofthe village.When Geoff and I first came to live at Trescovean, in the early 70s, Elsie was aChurchwarden. When John Fogg retired a year or two later, I became the SecondWarden. Eflsie and I worked together for some years before she left to live near herdaughter in Northern Ireland.Memories of the lovely garden parties we had down at the old Rectory. Also the FlowerFestivals we had at Church under the guidance of Ivy Fox. Elsie was always there quietlyworking away.I had the joy of being up in Grade Church for my God-daughter, Holly Lewis’s, weddingto Ben last month. As I sat up in the Chancel, I remembered Elsie climbing up on thecovered Altar to wash down the big East window during our annual Spring Clean. Shemust have been in her Seventies then! Elsie was certainly a valued member of the GradeRuan community in her day.I heard from her every year. She so wanted to reach 100 years of age to receive theCongratulation card from the Queen. Sadly she died within 5 or 6 months of achievingher wish. Our condolences go to her daughter Margaret, and family.

Irene Woollands would like to thank her neighbours and friends for their kindness,support and cards after the sudden death from natural causes of her youngest daughter,Janet May Woollands, aged 41, on 20 June. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time,Irene.

It’s nice to hear that David Gascoigne is back home after his stay in Treliske, althoughstill rather weak after having had two operations in the space of four days. I’m sure youwill all join me in wishing him a speedy recovery.

Danny Meek is now up and about, and seems to be getting the better of his crutches.Hang in there, Danny….

If, like me, you thought an adder’s bite was nothing really to worry about, then JonathanCoudrille can tell us a thing or two. He was bitten and says that it gave him a mostunexpected week of extreme weakness, pain and other symptoms necessitatingproximity to the Plumbing. He managed to continue with his obligations, including a shortconcert performance, but was not able to drive. He says “British-adder bite is not, as Ibelieved, trivial but serious, requiring, I am told by our excellent GP, the amputation of alimb on occasion.” We’re glad that you have survived intact, Jonathan, and send bestwishes for a full recovery.

Happy Birthday. Birthday greetings for August go to: Colin Cooper, Sally Sugrue,Ashton K, Alfie J, Barbara Rosindale, Richard Palmer, Rowan, Katie H, Pip, Sue Codling,Ruby Langley, Peter Mason, Theo, Shamaun Hall, Jo Sugrue, Gemma Lester Bennett,

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The Pub always has a great selection of ales, lagers and wine andItalian Coffees. It has a great reputation for food offering fresh localseafood including Lobster, Crab and "the Best" Fish & Chips. SundayRoasts are very popular.

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NoticeboardSam Charlie B, Ellie, Toby, Barbara Rosindale, Ben R, Dylan V, Billy, Ruth Alfrey-Cryan,Bryher. Maebh,Thomas W, and the editor’s big six oh! For September, we have: Penny,Ronnie Jane, Matt Russell, Nick Jane, Elwyn Jones, Max, Jessica, Ellie, Nel, Johnno,Lachlan Perry, Christine Jane, Bruce Bray. Keith Johnson, Heather Blight-Anderson,Sarah Legge, Abigail, Thalia, Sarah Rudd, Oliver, Nutty (Martin Ellis), Chloe, Alex, JillThomas, Malcolm Scott, Chloe, Stephen Green, Alan Humby, David Goddard

A big, big thank you to the Cadgwith Conservation Committee for their wonderfulgenerosity in donating £500 to the Gazette. It will make our Treasurer’s life so mucheasier, as it will provide a float in the bank account to cover the ups and downs of incomeand expenditure each month. The Cadgwith Conservation Committee was set up a fewyears ago by Raymond Skewes, Peter Freeman, Steven Holyer and Kate Phillips.They put on some fundraising BBQs and have now decided to use some of the funds tohelp the Gazette. The note that came with the cheque said “We certainly don’t want tolose something that the whole village enjoys. Many thanks Ginny, Moira, John and Sally”.From all of us on the Gazette, Thank you, your help is very much appreciated.

Congratulations to:

John and Barbara Rosindale, who will celebrate their Golden wedding anniversary inAugust. They were married at the Parish Church, Wickersley in Yorkshire, on Monday,14th August 1961. It rained all day! John Rosindale.

Gareth Mason, who achieved a First in Sports Science from Exeter University. He waseducated at Grade Ruan School, Mullion School and Truro College. For the first time in11 years, Peter and Eileen Mason now have no children at university.

Liam Williams, who has gained a First in Arboriculture at Lancaster University. He’splanning to set up his own tree surgery business, so we’ll probably be hearing more fromhim soon. Liam is Cadgwith born and bred, went to Grade Ruan and Mullion schools andwill be staying in the area.

Kerra Langley, who has graduated from Swansea University with a 2:1 Honours degreein French and History, with a First class Honours for her dissertation, which focussed onthe wreck of the St. Anthony off Fishing Cove at Gunwalloe. In September, she will starta Masters course in Maritime History at Swansea University, with the hope of extendingher research into the history of Cornish and English shipwrecks. Well done, Kerra.Chris, Denise, Ruby, Ed and all the family.

Derek and Doreen Basey, whose 6th grandchild, Stanley Hugh Basey, was born inOxfordshire on 21st June.

Steve Holyer, who took 2nd place in the 2011 British Conger Club championship, witha whopping great conger weighing in at 71½ lbs. Steve’s epic struggle with the big onecan be seen on You Tube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtkIj2MSXw

Jack Green, who was selected to play for the Kernow League during a recent

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NoticeboardEuropean Football Tournament in Osnabruck, Germany. There were64 teams from Holland, Germany, Finland, Belgium and the UK and histeam, the "Kernow Bears", came 9th overall, which was a greatachievement. They played really well and were very unlucky to beknocked out in a penalty shootout. Jack had a wonderful time and itwas a great opportunity for him. They were away for 10 days, so hadtime to visit a German theme park and to watch a match in Holland.They even briefly popped over to Belgium on the way back to buysome proper chocolate, so it was a very multinational trip! The photo isof Jack (on the right) and his friend, Luke Tripconey from Coverack, intheir kit and we just want to say how proud we are of you Jack! Stephen & Judith Green

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Edwina Pogson, who wrote the lovely piece about Elsie Regan, hopes to be back forgood in the autumn, although she has to “defect” to Mullion, as that is where she haseventually found a suitable property. However, she says she’ll certainly be over in Ruanvery often, and that it will be so good to be back.

Sam and Rose Bowcher would like to thank family and friends for the lovely presents,flowers and cards they received on the occasion of their Golden Wedding anniversary.Also a big thank you to David and Linda of the Cadgwith Cove Pub for the lovely meal.They did us proud.

After performing at Glastonbury in June, Gwen Scolding is preparing to set off on 5thSeptember to spend a year on a somewhat remote Thai island near the Burmese (ormore correctly Myanmar) border. She and her partner, Sam, have volunteered to workat a small Thai school for Burmese children, many of whom are sea gipsies. Gwen willbe teaching English and Drama and doing arts and crafts with the children.

The School minibus appeal was the nominated charity for the bucket collection on FolkDay. £150 was raised by the singers and musicians over the weekend.

Here is a quote from the June Parish Council minutes contained further on in thisGazette: “Hervan Lane – there is still a smell but as it is only passersby who havecomplained and not residents, Cornwall Council are not obliged to take action”. WendyElliott has taken this up on behalf of the PC and says that, in response to manycomplaints, Mr. Hewitt from the Environmental Health Department has repeatedly beenin touch with South West Water. Mr Richard Gilpin is the man from SWW who is dealingwith the problem. If anyone would like to add their voice to those already asking for thisproblem to be addressed, the telephone number for SWW is 0800 1691144 and the postcode to give relating to the affected area is TR12 7AU.

This year’s flower festival at St. Grade church will be titled “Wedded Bliss”,remembering the Royal Wedding and weddings held in this church. The festival will beheld from Saturday August 27th to Monday August 29th inclusive. Lots of refreshmentswill be available each day. Do come and support this lovely church in the fields. Liz Outten

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On Sunday August 28th, there will be a Flower Festival Songs of Praise at 6.00 p.m.If you would like to have a favourite hymn sung, there will be a list in St. Ruan Church,or let Rev. D. Mackrill or Liz Outten know. Hope to see you there when we will have awonderful time of worship and fellowship. Liz Outten

Cadgwith Regatta 2011, proposed date Sunday 28th August, time to be confirmed.It would be great to see this happen and we're willing to put ourselves forward to startorganising, but could really do with some help! If you are willing to help, please comealong to a meeting in the Gig shed on Tuesday 9th August at 8pm. We don't want to seethe Regatta die away and we're sure this feeling is mutual, so lets pull together and makeit work. If you are interested in helping please contact Sam 290464 or Sarah 290023 orjust come along to the meeting. Your support would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.Sam Jane and Sarah Stephens

Please would all Regatta cup holders return them to me at Rooks Nook by the end ofJuly/ first week in August at the latest, polished and ready for presentation. You can ringme on 290023 if there's any problem. Sarah Stephens

The next edition of the Gazette will be out at the beginning of October. Wishing you all agreat summer!

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RNLB Rose and crew met upoff Black Head with the Tyneclass David Robinson, andboth lifeboats made their wayto Cadgwith, where they weremet by a flotilla of small craft.The many well wishers liningthe cove applauded andcheered.

The new lifeboat is called Rose after the main benefactor, who wishes to remainanonymous. All the station has been told is that a lady called Rose set up a trustfund to pay the £1.5m naming rights of the £2.7m lifeboat. It is not known whereRose lives or what her connection with the RNLI or The Lizard is or was.

The RNLB Rosewent into servicethe following week,with her crewhaving completedweeks of intensivetraining on all thenew technology.The RNLB DavidRobinson left theLizard on Saturday23rd July 2011.

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Grade-Ruan Under 5s Mullion SchoolGrade-Ruan C of E SchoolSchool Spot

Under 5s The Under 5s have had a busylast few weeks of term. We had a sponsoredToddle to Cadgwith beach, raising money forBarnardo's and enjoying the sunshine.Thanks to Nigel for showing us his catch offish, crabs and lobsters. Amazingly all thechildren managed to walk there and backwithout complaints … and they only have littlelegs.Our potato harvest was successful - 23decent sized white potatoes and 40 of thepink variety. As I write the strawberries areturning red and the pumpkins are progressingwell.

Our outing was to the Seal Sanctuary anddespite a little rain it was a lovely trip. Theseals, penguins and otters were great towatch and the pirate ship kept manyoccupied for ages.

There are spaces for all ages in September,children are eligible for 15 hours of fundedprovision from the term after their thirdbirthday. Please ring Jan 01326 290978 forfurther information or pop into the village hallin September.

We are hoping to reinforce our links with theschool which will enhance and extend theprovision we can offer. Further details will beexplored once the new term starts but pleaselet us know if you are looking for childcaresolutions that are not available in the villageat this time. Jan Halliday

Grade-Ruan C of E School It has been theusual gallop to the end of term ... no let up onevents and activities until the final bell. It'sbeen a month of trying new things .... childrenin Years 1, 2 and 3 enjoyed a cookerydemonstration and learned how to makepancakes and Years 3-6 had a roller skatingsession in the school hall. Gravity triumpheda few times but this did not diminish the fun!

There were two lots of school trips: Years 4and 5 ventured off on a two night camping trip

at Porthpean - all returned tired but veryhappy and the Year 6 trip to Brittany wasanother triumph! The children visited amarket in Benodet and the walled town ofConcarneau, sailed on a 30 foot yacht as wellas two afternoons on catamarans, took partin a 'Brittany's Got Talent' night as well asdining out at the local creperie and exploringbeaches. On their return, to cap their finaldays at Grade-Ruan, they were treated to theannual Year 6 swim in Mr & Mrs Tham's pool- very much enjoyed!

Thank you to all those that attended the PTACoffee Morning - lots of great ideas putforward for fundraising events for next year.The Minibus Appeal is now up to £7432.49with much appreciated recent donations of£150 from the singers at Folk Day, £500 fromthe Cadgwith Conservation Committee, £35from the sale of trees by the Gardening Cluband £107.27 from the collection jar in theCadgwith Cove Inn. Thank you to all youwonderful people for donating!

Sporting fixtures have been squidged in -Jasmine, Joe, Maebh, Michael, Verity, Tilly,Robin, Toby G, Sam, Ewan, Rowan and TomS took part in a tag rugby festival at MullionPrimary - thank you to Russell Blight andKate Phillips for the transport. Grade-Ruanalso took part in the annual Feet BeatCompetition, held at Mullion School - KS1was represented by Kane, Ben F, Esme,Abbie, Isabel, Tom S, Emily, Nancy, Willowand Chloe H and KS2 was represented byEllie R, Roan, Joal, Ellie J, Eve, Jessica B,Tilly, Jasmine, Joe and Maebh. Both teamsachieved 3rd place - the only school to haveboth KS1 & KS2 teams in the top 3! Well doneto everyone and to Mrs Dowker for thechoreography.Goodbye and good luck to our Year 6s -Tommy B, Rebecca, Robert, Joe, Jasmine,Aaron, Michael, Dominic, Maebh, Jai, Ben N,Annie and Dylan. Ginny Sealey

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Mullion School The Year 7s had 'anabsolutely fab' trip to Brittany! Activitiesincluded interesting walks, two beach trips, achance to explore the market in Morlaix(twinned with Truro!) and a trip to a themepark (on Poppy McMinn's birthday!).

The Year 9s had another successful trip tothe Outdoor Adventure centre at Bude wherethey tried abseiling, canoeing, surfing,climbing, coastal traversing, orienteering,beach games, coastal walk, finishing off witha barbecue and music night.

The Year 10s have had a taster of theworking world after a week at workexperience - pupils ventured far and wide toplacements including Spider Eye AnimationStudio in St Just, RNAS Culdrose,Camborne Police Station, OutdoorAdventure in Bude and Bishop's Forum atPenryn.

And those that stayed in school while somany were gallivanting, didn't miss out - forthem it was Activities Week withopportunities to indulge in craft sessions,baking, a photography day out at PoldhuBeach, BBQ and beach games onGunwalloe and use of the facilities at MullionHoliday Park.

The School's production of the Jon Welchplay 'Dancing Round the Crocodile' wasoutstanding. An incredible performance fromthe cast and choir, working from a superbscript - delivered with an emotion andmaturity that utterly belied their years andexperience. It was a privilege to see it - welldone to all involved - just fabulous!

The Farmers' Markets will be going onthrough the summer and into the autumn - domake a note in your calendar for the thirdSaturday in every month, 9.30am-12 noon inthe school hall.

Finally, good luck to the Year 11s that will bemoving on to new things in September. Therest of you, have a wonderful summerholiday and see you bright and sparky onWednesday 7th September!

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FOLLOWED BY PRESENTATION OF CUPS (*Senior record **Junior Record)

All competitors to assemble off the Cove and wait for Steven Holyer tosound his horn to start. In case of bad weather the competition will still beconsidered to be running until a group decision is made on the beach at

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We’ve competed for two of The BigThree since last time, namely Pollackand Bull Huss with Conger to come onthe 21st July. (Needless to say we’rehoping for great things in the CongerDept this year - Steve Holyer caught anabsolute beauty of 71.5lbs at theNational Conger Championships, onlymissing out on first place by a pound–what a fish!) Scorpio dominated in thePollack challenge but couldn’t find aHuss, leaving the way open to victoryfor a pasty eating newcomer, GeorgeGreen! Yes, flying in the face ofsuperstition, George took his 9lb 5½ozHuss whilst munching happily on anOggy, (and his name’s Green!)Results for Pollack Comp, 30.06.111st Danny Phillips 10lbs 1¾oz2nd Russell Mitchell 6lbs 1¾oz3rd Joe Casley 5lbs 12oz4th Ronnie Jane 5lbs 3¼oz

Juniors1st Tommy Phillips 6lbs 14oz2nd Jamma Phillips 2lbs 9¾ozTamsyn (Monty’s missus!) presented theprizes, many thanks to her

Results for Bull Huss Comp, 14.07.111st George Green 9ls 5½ oz2nd Richard ‘Skinny’ Williams 8lbs 9¼oz3rd Keith Johnson 7lbs 15½ozNo Junior FishGert Tredwin presented the prizes, thankyou Gert!

LEADER BOARD as at 15.07.20111ST DANNY PHILLIPS 25 PTS2ND RICHARD ‘SKINNY WILLIAMS’ 15 PTS3RD MIKE NUNN 11 PTS4TH GEORGE GREEN, JEFF LEE 10 PTS

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Don’t forget the first of our cook ups inaid of the Fishermen’s Mission on the4th August, be great to see you all there!Enjoy the motion!Sarah Stephens

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COME AND JOIN US! Wednesdays in termtime in The Church Hall, Lizard RAINBOWS 5-7 yrs 4.30pm-5.30pm 01326 290681 BROWNIES 7-10 yrs 5.45pm-7.15pm 01326 290280 GUIDES 10-14 yrs 7.30pm-9.00pm 01326 290280 RANGERS 14 yrs upwards 7.30pm-9.30pm 01326 290280

There is nothing much further to report on theplans for a new pavilion, other than fingerscrossed for the planning application – as I write,the decision is expected soon, as you read, wewill know one way or the other! I understand there have been a fewobjections to the application. I don’t know thenature of the objections, or who made them, butI can appreciate how the owners of neighbouringproperties might be concerned about having abig new building forced upon them. All I can dois try to reassure them that we have tried tobalance the need for a building that meets astated need and has the facilities needed togenerate the revenue needed to pay for itsupkeep, with a design brief to keep the roof-lineand overall profile as low as possible. I know thatthe roof on the plans shown at the publicmeeting earlier in the year had a “pyramid”shape so as not to block anyone’s view (as far aspossible"), but with the changes asked for at thatmeeting the shape had to be changed. We wereasked to provide a bigger building and it waspointed out that the roof shape would be verydifficult (in other words, expensive!) to build, sowe have gone for a slightly more “conventional”design. There is still the “veranda” along thefront and shallow roof section at the back, so theoverall height is exactly the same as the previousplan, and, indeed no more than 1m taller thanthe existing flat-roof arrangement. I believe this is the best chance we will

get to build a new pavilion for the RecreationGround. This size of building will allow it to beavailable to hire, so that we can cover its runningcosts. The football club can hold social functionsto raise funds for the club – so they can afford topay for the use of the changing rooms. There isthe possibility that the playgroup will use thebuilding, as its size, facilities and location arebetter suited to their needs. The main room andsmaller meeting room, with level access anddisabled toilets, meet the need for smallerrooms than the Village Hall can easily provide. (Idon’t see this as being in any way in competitionwith the Village Hall, more a complementaryresource) If we don’t get permission, and grantfunding, we only have 3 options:� We try again, but on a much smaller scale,

probably just providing changing / toiletfacilities and a small kitchen. There is no waythis limited facility can generate usefulrevenue, so we would need completefunding from the Parish to run it.

� We could spend some time and money tore-furbish the existing building. There arefundamental problems with the age, and“temporary” nature of the building – theroof leaks in several places, and due tocorrosion it is really beyond simple patching– The floor is full of holes, mostlyconsequence of rain water, but with voids

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and gaps for vermin to get in – The existingdoors and windows cannot be made secure,as witnessed by the number of break-insover the last year – and last but not least, theinterior would need a thorough re-build. Thisis a major project, probably costing almost asmuch as the proposed new build, butwithout the potential to generate significantrevenue to cover running costs.

� The remaining option is simply to demolishwhat we have and clear the site.Unfortunately, this would almost certainlymean the loss of the football club.

As far as the existing building is con-cerned, I can report that it now has functioningshowers, as required by the football league.Thanks to Dom Goldsack for his prompt work! Summer is upon us (I think!), so it is timeto think about Summer fund-raising activities.� We will be running the Wednesday evening

barbeques in Cadgwith on the 3rd and 17thAugust. Please come and support. Any

willing volunteer help will be gratefullyreceived! We are grateful to the “ChristmasLights Crew”, and others, for helping, and, ofcourse, we will be helping them with theirbarbeques.

� By the time you read this, we will have hadSarah and Emma’s big birthday bash at theRec! We will be providing the bar, and arehoping to make a sizable profit from it!Thank you to Emma and Sarah for thisgenerous offer.

� Saturday nights – 13th, 20th and 27th Augustwill be music nights in the marquee. Eachevening there will a licensed bar (of course)and two bands – I’ve already got 3 bandssorted out, so just 3 more to find! Entry willbe FREE, so tell your friends, and expect tohave a good time! Again, we wouldappreciate any volunteers to help behind thebar. Look out for posters!

As always, many thanks for your support.Mike Fleetwood, Chairman.

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Reg. Charity No. 225626

We have had another busy month inthe village hall. There was a good trip toExeter on the bus. It was a long day but Ibelieve the ladies enjoyed the differentshops. If there is enough interest we mayorganise future trips to different places sopass your ideas on. The Thursday Markets continue togo great guns especially those baconbutties. Thank you for your continuedsupport and to everyone who has pitchedand helped with various things whilst DaveGascoigne has been poorly. We all wish hima speedy full recovery. We have a few events coming upthis summer with various fetes including ourown late summer fete in September and thiswill lead on to the Harvest supper where weplan to have the Godrevy Singers for yourentertainment.

David Endean

The quiz was another hard fought affairwhich led to new champions for this month,with the difference seeming to be their in-depth knowledge on Only Fools and Horses.It’s great to see the hall really buzzing oncea month with around forty people battling itout over the quiz. Here are the results1st The Buccaneers 83.0pts2nd Mixed Bunch 81.5pts Cliffhangers 81.5pts4th The Motley Crew 76.5pts5th OTT 73.0pts6th Rumanites 68.0pts7th Bob’s Band 63.0pts8th Trilogy +2 60.0pts

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WHAT’S GOING ON AT THE VILLAGE HALL?

THE THURSDAY MARKETEvery Thursday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am or 12 noon (in the Summer).Come along, browse around our stalls and enjoy our famous, tea, coffee, toast, tea-cakes try our speciality ‘The Village Hall Bacon Sarnie’ or, if you like, simply stay for achat . Regular stalls include: Arts & Crafts RNLI & Charity Stalls Jewellery Household Goods Cakes & Pastries Preserves Cards & Stationery Gifts & Presents Bric a Brac & Books Weekly Raffle Refreshments Plants (in season)To book a stall or get further information telephone Janet or David on 290536 or justcall in on a Thursday morning to see what’s going on

SHORT MAT BOWLSMonday and Thursday Evenings at 7.00pmIt doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or seasoned campaigner, come along andhave a go. It’s only £1 per session and you get tea, coffee and biscuits thrown in.Spare bowls are available.

For more information call David on 290536.

QUIZ NIGHTQuizzes are held on the 4th Tuesday of every month and it’s fun for all the family. It’s£1 per person including tea, coffee and biscuits or you can BYO if you prefer. Thecontests begin at 7.30pm. Any changes to dates will be notified on the Villagenoticeboards

BINGO NIGHTBingo sessions are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every month and it’s eyes down at7.30pm.

SPECIAL EVENTSCheck on the Hall and Village noticeboards for details of the special events we holdthroughout the year.

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It’s been a busy summer season for us, with Cadgwith Gig Club out and about onthe local circuit. The Juniors have been on good form, winning at St Ives andFalmouth, and they are now looking forward to the U14 and U16 Championships.Several events have unfortunately been cancelled after falling foul of poor weatheror big seas. Fingers crossed for nature being on our side on August 6th, which is ourown event, Buller Day here in Cadgwith Cove. There will be 16 visiting gigs, andadditional crews coming from Scilly, and as far away as Bristol to borrow our boats,so it promises to be a busy day. Do come down to watch the fun! We’ll be running aBBQ all day, and selling sandwiches and cakes from the gig shed. Later the gig shedwill host our customary Buller Night Party, with a live band booked again this year.The bar will also be open on the Friday night, so we’ll be warming up on Buller Eve,hopefully with singing on the slip.Buller Cup in July was well attended, with a bus trip running up to Newquay for ourtraditional night of friendly racing between the two clubs. This time Stuart George,Gary Pulfrey and Dave Bray were in the winning crew in Rose, as was the first everfemale (a Newquay rower) in a Buller Cup race – and possibly the last if the ladiesmake a habit of winning!A Cadgwith Ladies Crew (Sam Jane, Sue Atkinson, Sarah Hammill-Rudd, EmmaGeorge, Katie Jose, Naomi Harry, coxed by Stuart George) recently took part in arace from Sennen Cove, in aid of women’s cancer charities, and raised an admirable£240 of the £1000 or so raised by the event. The sea was too rough to allow the gigsto go around the Longships lighthouse as planned, but a good race was hadnonetheless, and we congratulate the girls on their achievements.Looking beyond Buller Day, Peter and Tony Night is on Friday 26th August this year,and then September and the Newquay Championships will be upon us before weknow it!Please do get in touch if you would like to get involved, as we are always keen togive people the opportunity to try our sport. Our schedule this summer isJuniors: Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30pm onwardsAdult novices: Mondays 7pm (and some Wednesdays)Adult crew training: Tues and Thursdays, Ladies 5:30, Men, 7:30

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We hope to get Friday night racing upand running – look out for posters.All slots are weather and sea dependentDo come along and give it a go!Rachel HolderSecretary. 291052

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Ruan Minor Football Club NewsThe Falmouth&Helston league, in which Ruan Minor used to compete in Div 3, has beenamalgamated with the Mining League to form a larger league covering West Cornwall. Thenew league will be named the Trelawney League and will have 7 divisions, from Premierto Div 6. Ruan Minor has been allocated to Div 4, along with Chacewater Res, ConstantineRes. Goonhavern Alhletic Res, Gulval Res, Madron Res, Mawnan Res, Pendeen Res,Porthleven Rangers, Redruth United Res, St. Buryan Res, St. Day III, Troon Res, andWendron United III. So there will be some new teams and new match venues to sus out.Training will be starting soon. If you would like to have a tryout for the team, please contactthe Manager, Andrew Lewis (“Lew”) on 01326 568383.Matches start in September. All games are at 2.30p.m.Sat 3rd Sept. Home game against St Buryan ReservesSat 10th Sept Home game against Troon ReservesSat 17th Sept Away game against St Buryan ReservesSat 24th Sept Home game against Pendeen Rovers Reserves.Please turn out to support the team. Best wishes to Ruan Minor for a successful season.Moira Hurst

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Well the summer is flying by, with theNational Trust team of staff and volunteerskept busy locally with a varied mix of things,from practical work out on the cliffs, to visitingschool groups and guided walks.

We’re gearing up to once again host Grade-Ruan School’s summer play, which explainsthe strange things that have appeared in theorchard at Poltesco in the last few weeks!We wish everyone involved well for theupcoming performances. All pupils fromGrade-Ruan School bar those in Brittanyjoined us for two days of fun at Poltesco inJune. On Monday yrs 3-6 were challenged inteams to build their own shelters frombamboo, poles, bracken and other naturalmaterials at hand. The dens were soon put tothe test as the rain set in, but even theweather couldn’t dampen high spirits aseveryone rose to the construction challenge.A wildlife quiz, painting with berries, charcoal,chalk and other natural pigments, and a ‘ropechallenge’ rounded off an action packed day.The pupils were set the task of making a ropestrong enough to lift their head teacher MrHarman, from nothing more than leaves.Everyone soon mastered the art of strippingNew Zealand flax leaf fibres and twisting andbraiding them into cord, which was plaitedtogether to make a rope that passed the testwith flying colours!

On Tuesday the younger classes joined theolder children, and all were treated to tales ofthe old serpentine factory in the cove atPoltesco, and the mysterious loss of a cargoof polished stoneware at sea, which helpedseal the demise of this once bustlingVictorian industry. A drama session withprofessional storyteller Mark Harandon forthe older pupils, and a fishing game for theyounger children, rounded off a fun-filled fewdays. We must point out in the interests ofhistorical accuracy that we do not know theorigins of the nicely carved ‘A’ set into one ofserpentine stones within the ruined walls of

the factory. It does make a nice story though(particularly woven into a tale with Mark’schinking sound effects) that a boy was partway through carving his name, when he wasdistracted by the sinking barge! We don’tknow that there are serpentine fireplaces onthe seabed either, but that’s not beyond therealms of possibility!

Landwednack Class 1 had a fun day’srockpooling with us at Carleon, and learnedto fish – even if it was only with magnets andpaper fish! As part of the Festival of BritishArchaeology in July, we’ll be running aguided walk, exploring the fascinating historyof Poltesco valley, from farming and mills, topilchard cellars and the ruined serpentinefactory.

And then there’s all the practical stuff!Strimming and flailing paths to keep themaccessible, fixing steps and caring for theShetland ponies. Our regular herd of 7 isback out on the cliffs between Poltesco andCadgwith (where they’ll be for the next fewmonths), doing a great job of munching theirway through the coarser vegetation to openup areas for wildlife. We’d be grateful for yourhelp in dissuading people from feeding theponies, which seems to be more of a problemhere than elsewhere, as it encourages themto crowd around and follow humans, andcould ultimately make the ponies unsuitablefor their role as conservation graziers.

You may be aware that there have been afew changes within The National Trust inrecent months. We are now Rangers, ratherthan Wardens, a shift in emphasis that willallow us to do even more work with people,whether that be guided walks, communitygroups or school visits. To free up our time, agreater proportion of practical maintenance,such as footpath cutting, is likely to becontracted out in future. Staff are no longeron contracts that include housing (and officespace at home), so as a consequence we are

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looking for new office space. In the short tomedium term we will have a shepherd’s hutat Poltesco, which will be the office base forRangers Rachel (Grade-Ruan and Lande-wednack), Elle (Mullion and Poldhu), andNigel (Coverack and Helford) as well asHead Ranger Justin. We’re also drawing upplans for a small building for a staff toilet atPoltesco, which will reduce the queue duringschool visits! For the moment, Rangers livingin Grade-Ruan are renting their currenthomes in the parish from the Trust.

We always appreciate any feedback orcomments on the work of the Trust in andaround the Parish. Please stop by Poltescofor a chat or contact us on the numbersbelow.

Thank you.Rachel Holder, Ranger, Grade-Ruan andLandewednack 291052

Justin Whitehouse, Lizard Head Ranger240282

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Gardening in Augustand September

In my opinion over the past fewmonths the back breaking work has beendone and it is time to enjoy the garden for itsbeauty and bountiful harvests. That is not tosay that there is nothing to be done in yourlittle Eden, as you know by now a gardenermust always be looking and thinking monthsahead if not more. Many of your traditionalherbaceous perennials may now be lookinga bit tired, so dead head them and trim themback where necessary. One type ofherbaceous plant which looks good from nowuntil the autumn are Heleniums, they come invarious shades of what I call autumn colours,which are yellows through burnt oranges tomaroon. They also come in various sizesfrom short front of border interest to tall (4 feetor more) back of border fillers. I like them anda reasonable selection can be found locallybut they do have one down side in thatalthough they like full sun they prefer cool feetso a soil which dries out and bakes is notideal unless you can give them more water. Aplant with a similar colour scheme but is lessfussy about soil conditions is Rubeckiafulgida, especially the variety Goldsturn. Theycan make quite good cut flowers and willbrighten up the garden as the days shorteninto autumn. As we move into September oneplant that we cannot forget to mention is theAster or Michaelmas Daisy. The colours aremore tranquil but are certainly worth theirplace in the garden. Their forms also varyfrom tall frothy types to eight inch tallshocking pink cushions of flower. Asters cansuffer from mildew so therefore I suggest youtry the nova belgii types for their resistance tothis. Keep up the watering and deadheading of the summer annuals, theseshould be filling out now and covering thegaps left from your spring bulbs. When gaps

do appear consider planting with some winterbedding like wallflowers, primroses or violas. September is a good time to startplanting your spring bulbs and even if youdo not plant them now start to buy them earlyso you get the best firm bulbs from thevarieties that you really like. It may well seemlike a long way off but you will need to plantnow or in October to get flower for the springshow in March. But much closer is the autumn showand so I thought that I would tell you some ofthe tricks to get better blooms on yourDahlias for the show. Firstly do not let all yourbuds develop. Pinch out those flower budseither side of the main central bud, this willleave a single flower to develop, I thenremove some of the side shoots down themain stem. At least the first pair of side shootsneed to be removed and more on the largerflowered cultivars. The only type of Dahliathat this method can be problematical withare Pom Pom blooms which need to be lessthan 2 inches in diameter therefore leave theuntil much later before the show. Thisdisbudding encourages larger better shapedblooms with more petals. This method alsohelps you to time your blooms for the show.Pom poms take 14 days for a bud the size ofa large pea to develop into a show bloom,large blooms take 28 days and the giantstake 36 or more days. In the vegetable garden there islittle to sow now but harvesting is well underway. There are still a few quick crops whichyou can sow, mainly quick maturing brassicasthings like garden turnips, pak choi and itsoriental siblings, spring green cabbage andperhaps some swedes. In general I would saythat it is late for swede but I know a farmerwho when he direct drills his spring greencabbage in the field always mixed a domesticsized packet of swede in with the cabbageseed. This would be put in the seed drill and

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sown and when the cabbage came to beharvested the odd swede would turn up theywere no great specimens but wereserviceable examples ideal for a family meal. There is still time for some saladslike radish and spring onions and also lettuce,at this time of year the loose leaved lettucevarieties are the best bet to grow. If you wantjust those tender baby leaves it really doesnot matter what type you sow therefore if youhave part of a packet left over give it a go. August is the time many gardeners’thoughts turn to Christmas and providingsomething fresh and special for theChristmas dinner. In the past I have grownnew potatoes for the festive period and sonow is the time to plant what are termed assecond crop potato tubers. These are quickmaturing varieties which have been coolstored for this purpose. But I have a few leftover Winston seed potatoes which I think Imay give a try this year. I will plant them inlarge pots or bags in some good compostwith plenty of fertiliser, I can then move theminside if the weather gets too bad.

Young finger type carrots are alsoworth a shot, sow a quick maturing type likeAmsterdam Forcing or Early Nantes and keepwell watered. One added benefit from sowingnow you are less likely to be troubled bycarrot fly due to their lifecycle. These can besown outside but even better is in a deep potor tub in the greenhouse if you have the roomthey will take a little more care but you willhave more success. I hope that those exhibition leeksare coming on a treat now just keep themgrowing steadily; I do not feed them as theytend to split their skins deep in the shaft if youdo this. Keep the plants weed free and put thefinal blanching collars on, I suggest that youaim for a blanch length of 18 or 20 incheslong but you could go to 22 inches. When youinspect your collars check the plants for pestsand remove any dead leaves and split leaves.Next time I will tell you how to prepare youtreasured beauties for the show.

Well I reckon that I have waffled onlong enough, so now it is down to you to enjoyyour gardening.

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Minutes of a Meeting of the Grade Ruan Parish Council held on Monday 13 June 2011 in theSunday School Room in the Ruan Minor Methodist Chapel at 7 30 pm

Present: Councillors P Collins (Chairman), R Curnow, K Codling, W Elliott, P Freeman, J Preston, CCooper, N Green, M Fleetwood, Cornwall Councillor C Rule and PCSO J Berry.

1) Apologies and Absence: no apologies were received.Absent without apologies: Councillors J Trewin and J Thomas.

2) Declarations of Interest: Councillor Elliott declared an interest in the item relating to PoltescoLane. Councillor Fleetwood declared an interest in the planning application relating to theerection of a new pavilion at the Recreation Ground.

3) Public Time: Water leaks – it was advised that the leak located near Rozen Furniture wasbeing dealt with. Another leak had been identified adjacent to Grade Cottage and HigherLedra towards Prazegooth Lane where there was a lot of standing water that did notappear to have accumulated naturally as the weather had been very dry.

It had been reported to a Councillor that there was a raised cable on the beach at Kennack. Thishad been reported to BT who had attended and dealt with the cable.

4) Police Report: PCSO Berry reported there had been two crimes during the past month – dam-age to a dwelling and damage to a vehicle. She had also been monitoring the junction at Kug-gar but had not observed any vehicles parked on the junction.

1) Cornwall Councillors’ Time: Councillor Rule reported more funds had been confirmed for theCommunity Pot and had received applications from Grade Church and the Gazette.

Her role in Cornwall Council has changed from Planning and Economy to Health and Well Beingand Human Resources. She was able to report that the costs of transition were planned at£40.5m and the Council was on target with its budget.

Councillor Rule’s attention was drawn to a parishioner’s request for residents parking inCadgwith. She would investigate and advise the Clerk.

There is an increasing problem of dog fouling on the Recreation Ground and it was requested ifthe Dog Warden could make a regular patrol there.

Councillor Elliott thanked Cornwall Councillor Rule for the funds to buy oil lamps for the Church.

It was reported that super fast broadband is to be rolled out across the County, starting fromthe east. This area is scheduled to receive the service in two years.

Councillor Rule reported that the planning application for Nampara went to committee andCouncillor Rule thought it had been passed. The clubhouse is not allowed to open until itcomplies with the conditions imposed on it last year.

It was reported that it would appear a licence has been granted and the bar is open.

5) Planning:.

a. PA11/00610 – amended plans for continued use of land as a campsite for tents and touringcaravans, erection of 9 amenity buildings to include showers, WCs and a shop and installationof a septic tank at Nampara, Kuggar, Ruan Minor by Mr M Doel.

b. PA11/03559 – extension of time for the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of threedwellings (Decision Notice no. PA08/00561/F 21/05/08) at Chycarne Bungalow, Kuggar, Ruan

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Minor. No observations were made, Councillor Collins proposed the application be supported,seconded by Councillor Fleetwood – all in favour.

c. PA11/03735 – erection of a replacement pavilion and changing rooms at The Recreation Hall,Recreation Field, Ruan Minor by Mr P Collins of Grade Ruan Parish Council. Councillor Freemanproposed this be supported, Councillor Curnow seconded – all in favour.

It was suggested a room be designated as a committee room in the new pavilion and the ParishCouncil contribute to the cost of it. Whilst it was felt this was a good idea, it was too late for thesubmission of this application but could possibly be considered if any amendments wereneeded at a later date.

d. PA11/02983 – construction of replacement dwelling at Sunny Corner Cottage, Ebenezer Road,Ruan Minor – only plans of the existing dwelling were supplied. Councillor Fleetwood proposedthe application be supported with the following comments:-

‘Whilst the Parish Council supports the application in principle, please can the status of thecaravans be confirmed? Will there be a condition for them to be removed when thedevelopment is completed? Apparently there was an application in the past couple of years forsiting of a caravan, but this application did not come before the Parish Council, nor is it reflectedon the Planning History card.

Also we couldn’t discuss the plans fully as only drawings of the existing buildings were provided,not of the proposed development’.

Councillor Codling seconded – 8 in favour, 1 abstention – proposal carried.

e. PA11/02449 – construction of dwelling and associated works at Rooks Nook, New Road,Cadgwith, Ruan Minor by Mrs K Brown.

Councillor Freeman proposed this application be supported with the following observations:-

‘Account has been taken of the reasons for refusal in the previous application – in our opinionthe proposed development is not out of character with buildings around it as there is noconsistent style of design applied to other buildings in the vicinity’.

Councillor Fleetwood seconded – 8 in favour, 1 against – proposal carried.

f. Public speaking at planning committees – details were supplied of the procedures for publicspeaking at planning committees.

Grants of conditional planning permission were received for:

g. PA11/01714 – Construction of dwelling, formation of vehicular access and parking facilities at 1Glebe Place, Ruan Minor

h. W2/PA08/01166/F – erection of two detached dwellings and integral garages at Kennack SandsInn, Kuggar, Ruan Minor

i. W2/PA09/00767/F – demolition of existing building and erection of eight apartments andassociated works at Kennack Sands Inn

j. W2/PA08/01407/RM - Approval of reserved matters was received for erection of two detacheddwellings at Kennack Sands Inn, Kuggar, Ruan Minor. It was noted a Section 106 agreementapplied to the approval.

k. It was brought to the Council’s attention that Little Todden is for sale and there is an inaccuracyin the particulars showing land that the Parish Council owns as being included in the sale. MillerCountrywide are the agents.

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Councillor Fleetwood had copies of the deeds and would investigate further. Clerk to checkwhereabouts of original deeds. Agents to be advised of inaccuracy.

It was questioned what other deeds were held by the Parish. This needs to be researched andmade an agenda item for another meeting.

Councillor Curnow left the meeting at 9.05 pm.

6) Finance:

a. Finance report – copies of the finance report were circulated. A query had been raised asto whether there were any restrictions on making donations to commercial organisations.

b. Audit 2010-11 – the period for the accounts being made available for inspection hadconcluded on 06/06/2011. The accounts were still in the One Stop Shop, the Chairmanagreed to collect them. Those present worked through the Annual Governance Statement.

Councillor Fleetwood proposed the Financial Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2011be approved, Councillor Green seconded – all in favour.

The Chairman and Clerk signed the Annual Return to be returned to the Audit Commissionby 30 June.

c. Insurance - Councillor Green had conducted a survey of the Parish Council’s properties andupdated the insurers of discrepancies between what was in the Parish’s ownership andshown on the proposed schedule resulting in the premium being reduced to £1276.33. Acheque for the amended amount had been sent to the insurers. The Council thankedCouncillor Green for his work on this. Clerk to confirm insurers had received cheque andpolicy active.

d. Cornflower Garden Services - £140.00. The proprietor had asked the Clerk to advise theCouncil that he had not quite completed the work tidying Mundy’s Field Car Park asinitially it was taking longer than anticipated, but once he had completed the initial work,the area should be easier to maintain generally. Councillor Preston proposed this be paid,Councillor Freeman seconded – all in favour.

e. RTS Garden Services - £523.60. A complaint had been received about Ducks Alley. Clerk tonotify contractor. Councillor Freeman proposed this should be paid, Councillor Cooperseconded – all in favour.

f. Audit Commission 2008-09 - £453.00. The Chairman proposed this be paid, CouncillorFreeman seconded – all in favour.

g. Grade Ruan Under 5s – correspondence was received that the cheque sent to the Under5s for £152 in January had been lost. Clerk to confirm with Internal Auditor the procedurefor dealing with a cancelled cheque through the accounts.

Councillor Codling proposed a replacement cheque be issued, Councillor Fleetwoodseconded – all in favour.

h. EDF – a statement was received advising £35.00 would be debited from the Councilsaccount for the supply of electricity. Clerk to contact EDF to ascertain why an invoice hadnot been sent and where the electricity meter is located.

i. Tanya’s Courage Trust – Councillor Elliot proposed a donation of £100 under Section 137,Councillor Cooper seconded – all in favour.

j. VAT – no correspondence had been received from HMRC. Clerk to investigate.

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k. Funds to be transferred from deposit to current account to cover cheque payments.

l. An invoice had been received from Gordon Lake but this was to be held over to the nextmeeting.

m. Playsafety Ltd – this payment to be held over. Councillor Fleetwood to check which itemsin the report were inaccurate.

7) Minutes for Acceptance: Minutes of the Annual General Meeting and the May monthlymeeting held on 9 May 2011, having been circulated, were approved and signed by the Chairman.

8) Matters arising from the Minutes:

a. To consider delegation of the drafting of ‘Terms of Reference’ for Parish Council Commit-tees, Advisory Committees and Representatives to the respective Committees and Repre-sentatives –

b. Residents parking in Cadgwith – this had been referred to Cornwall Councillor Rule.Councillor Fleetwood also had a copy of the original parking order relating to the yellowlines in Cadgwith. The question was raised whether the lineage in Cadgwith is appropriateand needs to be reviewed. Councillors to look at lines in village.

c. Mundy’s Field Car Park – a site meeting had been held last July. Councillor Fleetwood haddrafted a proposed form of wording for a new sign and would email. To be discussed at thenext meeting.

d. Play equipment – emergency repairs had been conducted by Gordon Lake. A letter wasreceived from Grade Ruan C of E School expressing concerns at the condition of the PlayArea. Clerk to reply that the immediate issues had been addressed and the Council wasreviewing the Play Area with Cornwall Council and its contractor.

e. Verge trimming – the Clerk reported that Cornwall Council were willing to trim the vergeoutside Grade Ruan with a flail mower before entering a contract with the Parish Councilfor maintenance.

Councillor Freeman proposed the Council entered into a contract with Cornwall Council forthe trimming of the verge outside Grade Ruan, Councilor Preston seconded – all in favour.

f. Copies of the attendance record for the Council year 2010-11 were circulated.

g. The pieces of granite were yet to be moved to the Recreation Ground.

9) Matters for consideration:

a. Lanes at Poltesco – a letter was received raising concerns about the narrowing of the lanesat Poltesco due to development works of a dwelling. A Councillor had also received aphone call raising concerns about a piece of Cornish hedge being removed in this area.Clerk to confirm status of the above in respect of Highway matters.

b. Phone boxes - a request was made that the Council ask BT to repair and paint thetraditional red phone box by the bus shelter in Ruan. The possibility of listing the phonebox was discussed.

c. Councillor Cooper expressed concerns about the Localism Bill.

d. Hervan Lane – there is still a smell but as it is only passersby who have complained and notresidents Cornwall Council are not obliged to take action.

10) Correspondence and Emails: the following items were received and noted.[Not printed here due to space constraints. The list is available from the editor.]

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12) Footpaths, Environment andTreewardens:- it was reported that thefootpath from Kingey to Kuggar wasapparently impassable. It did not appear tobe included on the list of paths formaintenance although it is showing as aGold path on the path classification plans.Council to raise the issue with thelandowner.

13) In committee: there were no itemsdiscussed in committee..

Police report for JulyDuring June there have been three crimes re-corded by the Police. Two incidents of criminaldamage, one being damage to a washing lineand the other damage to a fence. Both of theincidents were investigated, however, therewas insufficient evidence to detect thesecrimes. The third offence was the production ofa class b drug for which a caution was issued.This compares with four crimes for the sameperiod last year.

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