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JUNE 2016St. James the Great

Who is Dressed for the job

See Page 5

Kilkhampton Parish SupportTrust

are hosting aCelebration of the

Queens 90th Birthday on:-Saturday 18th June

at Lamb Park and everyone’sinvited.

The start time is 3:00pm.See Pages 10 and 11

GRENVILLE ROOMS COMMITTEEThe luncheon in celebration of the 90th

birthday of H.M. the Queen.

A celebratory birthday cake, kindlyprovided by Rob. French (The Bakery),was cut by no less than four nonagenarianvillage ladies: - Ann Tape, Eve Latter,Margaret Colwill and Joyce Cleave whowere applauded by the revellers.

Report page 11

Kilkhampton Parish Council AGM

6th June 2016.

To begin at 7.30pm.

In the Grenville Rooms

All usual clubs welcome to come or sendletter.

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THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST JAMES THE GREAT: KILKHAMPTON

Kilkhampton Methodist Chapel

Curate-in-Charge: Rev David Barnes1 Lanvean, The Haven, Clevelands Bude, EX23 8ABd.barnes645@btinternet.comORRev Alison HardyNewfield, Brook Drive, Bude EX23 8NYreverandalisonhardy@gmail.com

01288 352254

01288 488308

Churchwardens: Mr. Kevin G. McGrathFrank’s Folly, The Square, Kilkhampton EX23 9QQMrs. Celia BellWoodside, Woodford EX23 9HS

01288 321277

01288 321423Lay-Chair of the PCC: Mr. Tony Davis

Highfield House, 1 Baileys FieldWest Street, Kilkhampton EX23 9QE

01288 321292

Treasurer to the PCC: Mr. Peter HobbsWrasford, Kilkhampton EX23 9RL

01288 321551

Secretary to the PCC: Mrs. Ann StevensDowns Wood, Kilkhampton EX23 9HS

01288 321451

Organist Ms. Brenda LuxtonWest Vognacott, Chilsworthy

01409 254409

Acting Bell Tower Captain: Mr. Tony DavisHighfield House, 1 Baileys FieldWest Street, Kilkhampton EX23 9QE

01288 321292

Flower Coordinator: Mrs. Jeanette NormanMeadowside, Penstowe Road,Kilkhampton, EX23 9QT

01288 321404

Electoral Roll Officer: Mrs. Ann StevensDowns Wood, Kilkhampton EX23 9HS

01288 321451

Minister: Reverend John Peak 01237 441030

Church Stewards: Mr. R. HambleyThe Hill Park CentreKilkhampton EX23 9QQ

01288 321340

Mr John BrooksKillarney ParkYoulstone EX23 9PXMrs Debbie DawberTrepolpen Penstowe RoadKilkhampton EX23 9QT

01288 321420

Mr. Mark GilbertBreezelands, West Street,Killkhampton EX23 9QWMr. Roland NancekivellHeatham FarmKilkhampton EX23 9RH

01288 321325

Treasurer: Mr. M. MetherellStapleton, Whitecroft WayKilkhampton EX23 9RE

01288 321248

Caretaker: Mrs B Strike2 New BuildingsKilkhampton

01288 321295

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PLEASE NOTE ……. CHURCH FLOODLIGHTINGAll enquiries to: URSULA EDWARDS,

8 NORTH CLOSE KILKHAMPTON EX23 9RQ(01288) 321078 or email: ursulaedwards42@yahoo.com

Please note that any entries/contributions/and delivered/sent to Ursula Edwards at 8 North Close☻ Cheques should be made payable to Kilkhampton Parish Magazine ☻

Hello KilkAs I write this editorial, I have areal job to stop chuckling atthoughts of last night. Some ofThe West Street Gang went to seethe One Act Comedy Plays atHolsworthy, one of which is a playset within a play. Upon forgettinghis words, an actor looked to theprompt who then gave him theline from the play, ‘He’s forgot hislines!’ The relevance was not lostupon either the audience or theactors and whilst the latter did theirlevel best to stop laughing, the‘corpse’ lying dead centre stagecould not stop visibly shaking. Itwas truly hilarious and mystomach muscles still ache fromthe laughter.We are also just getting ourselvesstraight after the Jumelage(Twinning) celebrations with ourFrench friends and otherTwinners. It was a somewhathectic but really fun packed fewdays and I am somewhat

surprised that more locals havenot joined the merry band. OurFrench friends really enjoy thecamaraderie and are always readyto join in every happening with realenthusiasm (See report on page12).Sadly no Kilk Fete this year but theKilkhampton Parish Support Trustis holding an afternoon event on18 June at Lamb Park, so try andsupport this initiative if you canand help raise funds for this localcharity. I am still trying to convinceGlenda that she will make a betterwheelbarrow than me! It is listedunder Adult Games, so hope Ihaven’t got the wrong end of thestick?Talk about timing. A couple ofweeks ago the Gardening Clubhad their annual competition but itwas not until the following weekthat my super large daffs decidedto bloom and now we have themost amazing tulips, more liketriple dahlias, surely they wouldhave scooped a few prizes twoweeks ago.

EDITORIAL Double edition in July - to give thecontributors’, the Editor andassistant (me), advertising team,printers’, collaters’ and deliverers’a much needed Summer respite.So make sure your articles are inby 15th June. No excuses or latecomers accepted.

Regards Patrick

IF YOU WISH TO CONTACTBARRIE ROSE, OUR

CHAIRMAN, HIS TELEPHONENUMBER IS 01288 321117

ARTICLES DEADLINESTRICTLY 15TH OF THEPRECEDING MONTH.

JULY/AUGUSTEDITION

Is therefore15 JUNE

AND ADVERTISERS1 JUNE

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Sunday 5th June11.00am Holy CommunionWelcomers: Mo Wilson and Rita CannReading: 1 Kings 17.8-16 by Gillian ChibbettReading: Galatians 1:11-end by Mo WilsonWith Rev Alison Hardy

Sunday 12th June11.00 am Morning PrayerWelcomers: Jenny Read and Joyce DavisReading: 2 Samuel 11:26–12:10;13-15 by K McGrathReading: Galatians 2:15-end by Tony DavisWith Rev Alison Hardy

Sunday 19th June11.00 am Holy CommunionWelcomers: Iris Bond and Mike CookReading: Isaiah 65:1-9 by by Mo WilsonReading: Galatians 3:23-end by Ann StevensWith Rev David Barnes

Sunday 26th June11.00 am Morning PrayerWelcomers: Margaret Collins and Rita CannReading: 1 Kings 19:15-16; 19-end by Peter HobbsReading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25 by Gillian ChibbettWith Carolyn Rycroft

Church Funds

As mentioned before in this newsletter our beautiful old Church costs around £20,000 per year torun so that it is there for Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, usual Services, and for you to enter just

for that peace and quiet.

When you are in there, why not light a candle to remember a loved one, and help us keep this Church going. Thank you

Thank you for your help incleaning the Church, it is very

much appreciatedChurch PCC

Church Services St James the Great

KilkhamptonJune 2016

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A sunny disposition

What a difference it makes whenthe sun finally chooses to shineafter the rather long and coldspring we have had! Children playoutdoors and we meet neighboursas we enjoy our gardens onceagain. There is nothing like a spotof sun to cheer everything up.

A sunny disposition is also a realblessing! We can choose to lookon the bright side of life bycultivating a spirit of joy. St Paulwrote: “Rejoice in the Lord always.I will say it again: rejoice!” andelsewhere he wrote: “Rejoicealways!”

Choosing to be happy is a gift, andone well-worth cultivating. It is soimportant that one Psalmist chided

himself as he wrote: “Why are youdowncast, my soul? Put your hopein God for I will yet praise him.”

Choosing to find the joy in eachday brings its own reward ofhappiness and good cheer. Whenwe decide to be happy we do notjust bless ourselves. Ourhappiness also flows over into thelives of others. Try smiling and seehow many people start to copyyou. Joy is infectious - andprobably one of the best infectionsever to catch!

We can choose to have fun evenwhen everything seems to be setagainst us. I was reminded of thiswhen I went to watch the 5-a-sidefootball at Morwenstow playingfields. It must have been thecoldest day of the May bank

holiday weekend. It was certainlythe foggiest. Thick fog hung overthe pitches and I wondered if thefootball might be cancelled. Butwhen I saw so many enthusiasticand determined youngstersfocussing on their sport I realisedthat even if they were wet through,which they certainly looked, theywere going to let nothing dampentheir games.

I hope, when you read this, that wewill all be enjoying a truly sunnyJune, but if not, then let uscontinue to nurture our own sunnynature so that, whatever theweather, we may rejoice at alltimes!

God bless and much joy to you all,

Sr. Alison

Johnny Cowling ConcertAnother resounding success

Hope you enjoyed the concert we managed toraise £1100 towards Church funds – Thank you

all from the PCC.Special thanks to

Simon and Cheryl (Penstowe Leisure) who kindlydonated the cider and to

Rob French and Ian Biddlecombe (The Bakery)for their very generous support with the

pasties. Thanks also to everyone who gave drawprizes and their help in setting up

FROM REV ALISON HARDY

BUZZ BUZZBUZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Don’t Panic!

At this time of year bees areon the move, so……..

BEE Careful,BEE Quick!

If you see a swarm of beesanywhere - and you think they

need a new home, ring theBEE Rescue Team,Dennis on 321710 or

Peter on 321232.(Professional and fully

insured)

They will come and collectthem and you may even getto enjoy some of the fruits of

the bees’ labours.

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Church Floodlighting Sponsors June 2016

Lewis BabbAs always thinking of our dad, special to all the family and missed more then ever

especially on Fathers Day and his birthday 24th June.God Bless, love Ann, Brian, John, Beryl, your grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Reg CornishRemembering our Dad on his birthday on the 15th June, and who passed away

on the 17th June 1990, and remember him with love on Father’s Day.Always in our thoughts

Stewart, Jean, Sheila, Paul, Annette and all the family xxxx

Clarence MooreRemembering with love, Dad and Grandad on his birthday 14th June

Val and Family

David NancekivellSpecial memories of Dave on June 2nd which would have been

our Golden Wedding Anniversary.14 years have passed on June 10th.

Loved and missed so much every day.Eileen and family

Mary TamblinIn loving memory of Mary passed away 6th June 2006.

From Trevor and family

William (Bill) and Ann Ellen TrewinIn happy and loving memory of Bill and Ann

Ian and Zeina Trewin

AnnouncementsLee, Alison, Francis, Emma & Family

would like to thank everybody for their flowers, cards, kindness and support duringGeorgie’s illness and beyond

PLEASE NOTE ……. CHURCH FLOODLIGHTINGAll enquiries to: URSULA EDWARDS,

8 NORTH CLOSE KILKHAMPTON EX23 9RQ(01288) 321078 or email: ursulaedwards42@yahoo.com

Please note that any entries/contributions/and delivered/sent to Ursula Edwards at 8 North Close☻ Cheques should be made payable to Kilkhampton Parish Magazine ☻

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Dates Preacher Flowers Coffee5th June12th June19th June26th June

Pastor Albert SlomanRev. Neal StreetMr. Vic BickleMrs. Gloria Street

Sally JefferyJoyce CleaveSue JoynerBarbara Strike

Sandra Jones & Joy MooreSandra Holmes & Sylvia HambleyJohn & Sue BrooksDebbie Dawber & Mark Gilbert

Dear friends,The weather this year has beenmore of a topic than usual. After awinter that was just cold, wet andmiserable for an unusually longtime, spring has come in with asudden rush. One week the treesseemed bare; this week as I writethis piece in the middle of May, thebuds are bursting into leaf. Isn’t theBeech the most beautiful of treesat this time of year? For me thesight of an avenue of Beech treesin that lovely, delicate, greenfoliage, against a blue sky is one ofthe most beautiful sights ofspringtime. It is the herald of thesummer to come. I am putting pento paper, (not literally youunderstand, I’m actually pressingall the wrong keys on mycomputer), the day beforePentecost, the day we celebratethe coming of the Holy Spirit, ourguide and counsellor whosupports, comforts and energisesus so that we can live life for othersin the community and supportthem in turn. I used to say that forme the Holy Spirit acts like atelephone line, a direct line to God.Now in the age of mobile phonesthis becomes an even more aptcomparison as I don’t need a cableanymore to connect me, I rely onan unseen signal. Sometimes thesignal is strong and I can feel thepresence of God in my life,particularly in times of doubt orstress; at other times I drift happilyalong, seemingly unaware of Him,(or Her, this is where our genderterms do not help), yet always Heis there.When I was young I was arebellious sort of lad, a plague formy mother and father! We wereout for a walk one weekend andwere passing some shops on our

way into the countryside and Ibecame fascinated by the windowdisplay in one of the stores. Mumand Dad called me and thenwalked on, assuming I wouldfollow. Of course I didn’t and theneventually I missed them and gotlost. Times were very differentthen, it was safe to lose yourchildren, they usually turned upeventually none the worse for wearand in my case a kindly lady tookme to the nearest police stationwhere we waited for my parents toturn up. I can only have beenabout six but I can rememberclearly the constable who wasdetailed to look after me was alarge, jolly man who somehow

knew how to entertain upset youngchildren and from nowheremanaged to produce a box full oftoys and joined me in playing withthem, a sort of Santa Claus in blueuniform. Now the Holy Spirit maynot be like that constable but whatI remember most about thatincident is the warm comfortablefeeling that I had, that even in mydistress I was being looked afterand cared for. Today, 60 years orso later, I can say that for me theHoly Spirit is that comforter, theone who cares, but also the onewho guides and directs. May theSpirit’s presence be in your life

John

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KilkhamptonCHRISTIAN

FELLOWSHIP

Here we are in June; another half ayear gone! Time seems to go soquickly but, having said that, if youare waiting for a bus or someone tocome or something that you arereally looking forward to, time seemsto drag! Yet, in reality, time passes atthe same pace – 60 seconds in aminute, 60 minutes in an hour, 24hours in a day, and 365 days in ayear. It has always been the same.There is just one thing with time –you can’t have it twice. Today ishere, yesterday you will never haveagain. So, what are you doing withyour today? Today you can makesomeone happy or sad, today youcan be selfish or you can putsomeone else first, today you can bemiserable or you can smile. Today isfilled with opportunities that you willtake or miss! Today is the day ofopportunity, don’t miss out on today.The Bible says in Matthew 6:34“tomorrow has enough worries of it’sown, deal with today” (paraphrased)In fact, enjoy today as today is givento you, so what are you going to dowith it?Here is a quote from Thomas Edison“Opportunity is missed by mostpeople because it is dressed inoveralls and looks like work.”Take the opportunities God isgiving you today to make friends,do someone a good turn, invitesomeone for coffee. Thepossibilities are endless!Have a great monthAlbert Sloman, PastorTel 01288 321073 7 RosecottPark. EX23 9QGMeeting times – Sunday at 6 pmWorship and teachingWednesday at 12.30 pm PrayerEvery Tuesday morning at 10.30there is a Ladies Coffee andChat at our home. We would loveto see you at any of theseTable Tennis every 2nd Tuesdayfrom 7pm – 9pm

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A luncheon in celebration of the 90th birthday ofH.M. the Queen was held at the GrenvilleRooms on Sunday 15th May. Patrioticallydecorated for the occasion, Grenville Roomsprovided the ideal venue for 90 villagers toenjoy a very convivial event. The four courseluncheon followed by tea and coffee wasprovided and served by committee memberswho were suitably attired for this happyoccasion.The National Anthem was sung enthusiasticallyand Committee Chairman Reg. Hambleythanked committee members for their effortsand the diners for their continuing support.Profit on the event (£712) will be used in theenhancement of the village in a manner yet tobe decided.

GRENVILLE ROOMSCOMMITTEE

League of Friends of StrattonHospital

CREAM TEASaturday 4th June 2.00 - 4.00 p.m in

the hospital car park.

with stalls and a raffle - put on by the hospital staff

‘TREE’ BOOK GROUPThe book for review at the May meeting was: PurpleHibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieFifteen year old Kambili lives in fear of her father, acharismatic yet violent Catholic patriarch who,although generous and well respected in thecommunity, is repressive and fanatically religious athome. Escape and the discovery of a new, liberatedway of life come when Nigeria is shaken by a militarycoup, forcing Kambili and her brother to live at theirAunt’s home, a noisy place full of laughter. The visitwill lift the silence from Kambili’s world and, in time,unlock a terrible, bruising secret at the heart of herfamily life.Helpless and seemingly powerless, the family cando nothing but tolerate Papa’s violence, which,despite its brutality still does nothing to affect theirlove for him until finally the power does shift.The father is a monster who is driven by paroxysmsof physical cruelty whenever he feels crossed andduring which he inflicts grievous bodily harm on hiswife and children. The children suffer when they failto come first in school but, especially, when they fallshort in the slightest respect of his extreme religiousdemands.The most shocking thing about the situation is thepower of the church and the Catholic religion usedas an excuse to inflict punishment for perceivedmisdemeanours.The book is harsh at times because the peopleinvolved are harsh. The characters are deep andlayered. The plot is not ambitious and could beconsidered an ‘easy read’. The book transcends thebarriers of language and cultures.The next meeting is Wednesday June 15, 2016 at11am at Bude Golf Club The Book for review is:Nocturnes by Kazuo Ishiguro CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER 01288 321962(Dorothy Flaxman)

A clergyman, visiting a zoo, was very excited to see a lion and a lamb lying down together in the same cage. The vicar went tocongratulate the zoo-keeper saying that it was quite amazing to be witnessing the fulfilment of the Church’s peaceful vision forthe millennium. Whereupon the appreciative keeper whispered into the vicar’s ear : ‘Vicar, I must let you into a little secret; thatthere lamb ‘ave to be replaced pretty often!’

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Kilkhampton Parish Support TrustWe are hosting a

Celebration of the Queens 90th Birthday on:-Saturday 18th June

at Lamb Park and everyone’s invited.The start time is 3:00pm.

The purpose of the day is to have fun, beentertained, to have a catch up with friendsand to celebrate the Queens Birthday 90th

Birthday.There will be games suitable for childrenacross 3 age groups, Pre-School, Junior

School, and Secondary school.We are also running a couple of competitionsacross all 3 age groups that we would like asmany children as possible to participate in.Competition 1 – A Royalty themed cupcakecompetition. Just decorate a single cupcake(any size) with any royal theme and bring it

along on the day. A trophy for the bestcupcake in each age group.

Competition 2 – Queens portrait. As simple asthat, black and white or colour, any size, you

decide.If possible please drop the portrait into Val

Shadrick at Kilk School before Thursday 16th

June as we would like time to put them all ontoa display board, however if you forget pleasedo still bring it along on the day and it will still

be entered into the competition. Again a trophyfor the best one in each age category.

There will also be a selection of Adult sports.Wheelbarrow race, teams of 2, please bring

your own wheelbarrow if you can.Blankety Blank game show.

FREE TEA PARTYFOR ALL CHILDREN UNDER 16.

Throughout the course of the day we will beserving cream teas and there will also be a

BBQ and Bar available.If you have the time please come along toshow your support for the Parish Trust. We

welcome you all and looking forward to seeingyou on Saturday 18th June and hope that youwill leave feeling that you have been suitably

entertained.Mark Vickery – ChairmanMike Westlake SecretaryLuke Francis – Treasurer

Committee – Val Shadrick,Ian Heard, Sue Harvey, KevinThomas, Roland Nancekivell.

Many thanks for your support

KILKHAMPTON METHODISTCHURCH

INVITES YOU TO A

CAFÉ STYLEOUTDOOR SERVICE

LED BY REV NEAL STREET

ON SUNDAY, 12TH JUNEAT 11AM

ON THE FORECOURT

OF THE CHURCH

ANNOUNCING. . . . . . Kilkhampton

Flower Festival 2016

Theme90 years of her Majesty the Queen

If you would like to do a flower displaythere is a list in the church or

you can ring Sarah on 321411,Val on 321190 or Ann on

321451.

All welcomeDates are

11th-14th August

with setup on the 10th

You don’t stop laughingbecause you grow old:

you grow oldbecause you stop laughing.

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THE JUMELAGE 2016(Bude & Stratton & Kilkhampton Twinning)

Whilst doing warm-up exercises in the Crescent CarPark at 12.30 am on a cold Friday morning, I didwonder what are we doing here but when some fortyFrench Twinning friends arrived from Ergué Gabéricafter an hour and a half delay on their Ferry, anysuch thoughts were quickly forgotten. We wereagain reunited with Yves and Francine who hostedus last year and we were looking forward toreturning their superb hospitality. Home to a quickdrink, half an hour’s catch up chat and thankfullysome shut eye, before our 10am rendezvous inBude for a Then & Now Walk round Bude, followedby an explanatory organised tour of the Lifeboatstation. Meanwhile, the youngsters enjoyedkayaking on the canal.After a lunch at Christine’s for twenty of us (with animpromptu ping pong competition) it was on to theMayor’s reception at the Castle, with great singingby the Bencoolen Wreckers. Winding up at 5.30pmwe dashed back to Church Lodge for the finalpreparations for a party for seventeen starting at7pm! Lovely food and great hilarity with the facemasks, followed by Pass the Parcel, requiringputting on hat, scarf and gloves before trying to openthe parcel with a fork and spoon! Everyone delightedin the humour of the occasion.

Surfaced next morning (Saturday) to a typicalEnglish breakfast (fruit salad/ toast/ jams etc) afterwhich twelve of us set off to Boscastle, with othersrelaxing at home and some visiting the OtterSanctuary. On the way up to the coast watchers’station we were treated to the wondrous sight of aguillemot making its young fly for the first time. Weall held our breath as the mother pushed her chickover the edge of the cliff and it tumbled towards therocks below, before suddenly opening its wings andsoaring aloft …..to our thunderous applause. Our

Pass the parcel - with hat, scarf, gloves, fork and spoon!

‘The Twins,’ Marie Françoise & Anne get in theParty mood with their new faces

French friends were truly appreciative of thebeautiful and dramatic coastline – and of course thebrilliant sunshine. Upon reaching the top, led byPeter, we then descended on the coast watchers’station and asked in french, for black coffee,pretending that we thought it to be a café! Therethen followed an hilarious exchange in french beforethe men in black realized that some of us wereactually Brits and that it was all a big joke. Wereturned home via the twisty hairpin Widemouthcoast road, that really took our guests’ breath away– nothing to do with my driving!Back at Kilk we freshened up, changed into eveningfinery and set off to the An Mor Hotel (formerlyBude’s Hartland Hotel) for the evening receptionwith dinner for eighty (excellent service!) and a fun,but chaotic at times with a barn dance callerspeaking English.Sunday morning our guests enjoyed a Full Englishbreakfast, with all the trimmings before we set off forthe final adventure – a visit to the Gnome Reserve –so quintessentially British. We naturally all woregnome hats during the tour, before enjoying a picnicthat could only be described as a banquet. Back atKilk we just had time to visit St James Church whereTony Davis showed one of the young lads how toring the bells (he started on the small bell but whenTony put him on the bigun, to his delight, his feetactually left the ground!) Then to the Crescent CarPark and a 6pm departure after a fabulous few days– and nights. Now that’s what I call A JUMELAGE!

Patrick

Peterleads the

way

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Parsnip and Hazelnut Cake12oz parsnips, peeled and grated4oz chopped hazelnuts13oz caster sugar8oz plain flour2 level teaspoons baking powder2 level teaspoons cinnamon1 level teaspoon salt8 fluid ounces sunflower oil4 eggs1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Cream cheese filling:8oz full fat soft cheese4-6oz softened unsalted butter4 level tablespoons icing sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Mix parsnips and nuts in a big bowl. Beat together sugar, flour,baking powder, cinnamon, salt and oil. Add to the parsnip/nutmix. When smooth beat in the eggs one at a time then add thevanilla extract.Divide the mixture between two 9inch greased and base linedshallow tins and cook in a pre heated oven (180C/ GM4) for15minutes, switch the tins around to ensure even cooking andbake for another 15minutes. It might take 40 minutes in total.Cool on wire racks.

To make the filling: mix the cream cheese and butter togetherthen add the sugar and vanilla to taste. Sandwich the two halvesof the cake together.

Recipe Corner With Maureen HewlettWe have all been making carrot cake for years and 50 years ago it was quite

revolutionary and when I saw in Aprils Waitrose magazine a recipe for cauliflower andapple cake it started me thinking about vegetables in cakes. I have a lovely recipe forParsnip and Hazelnut cake and also a few twists on other every day cakes.

Carrot Cake – your usual recipe plus 3 stem ginger balls finely chopped.Lemon Drizzle – your usual recipe plus 2 grated courgettes with all the water squeezed out.

Cauliflower and Apple Cake150g unsalted butter, softened150g cauliflower in small florets150g caster sugar2 small Brae burn apples grated2 eggs, beaten175g plain flour1 tsp ground cinnamon1 tsp baking powder½ tsp bicarbonate of soda50g sultanas50g desiccated coconut½ tsp ground cinnamonWhite chocolate butter cream:75g white chocolate, chopped150g unsalted butter, softened175g sifted icing sugar1 ½ tbsp whole milk½ tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven 180C/ GM4. Grease and line the base of deep 18cmloose bottomed cake tin.Simmer the cauliflower for 16-18min until really tender, drain, rununder cold water then pat dry.Whizz the cauli in a food processor until finely chopped. Pulse inthe butter, sugar and apple. Gradually add the eggs then sift in theflour, cinnamon, baking powder, bicarb and a pinch of salt. Pulseagain then fold in the sultanas and coconut until well combined.Spoon into the tin, level the top and bake for 45-55minutes. Coverloosely with foil after 35mins if it browns too quickly. Cool on a wirerack.Melt the white chocolate and set aside to cool slightly. Using anelectric whisk cream the butter until pale and fluffy, gradually beatin the icing sugar, then the milk and vanilla extract. Stir in the meltedchocolate until evenly combined.Put the cake on a stand and split evenly into two layers. Spread thebase with ½ the butter cream, top with the other layer of cake andtop with the remaining butter cream, Dust with the ½ tsp cinnamon.

Katona Twins guitar duo returns to BudeBy popular request, the internationally famed guitarduo, the Katona Twins, will return to Bude onSunday 12th June, 3 pm, at St Martin’s Church,Killerton Road, EX23 8EL where they will play adazzling and diverse selection of music spanningthe centuries. With their formidable virtuosotechnique, their performances are marked by charm,zest, wit and colouristic flair. Admission for thisspecial Bude Music Society summer concert £15 atthe door, full-time students free.

Open Garden at Tregarthens,Stratton (opposite the church)

By kind permission of Jonathan and Victoria BallSunday 19th June 2.30-5.30pm

Admission £5, includes Cream Tea

In aid of Bude Music Society: the charity bringinglive classical music to North Cornwall

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Précis of Kilkhampton ParishCouncil Meeting May 2016

(Full set of these Minutes available onlineat www.kilkhampton-pc.gov.uk )

Attendance: Tim Cottle, Daniel Vanstone,Nick Crossley, Phil Sluggett, HeatherJordan, Mark Trewin Clive Vanstone,Paula Dolphin. Chair: Reg HambleyClerk: Hannah Collett. Apologies GeraldStrong, Kerri Sealy.Public Speaking Session:Mr I Robertson, who has lived inSnowdonia for past 20 years is movinghere and wished to outline to Councillorshis proposals for Dinscott, making it aresidential property. Understood that nodecisions can be made until planningapplication made.Clerk had forwarded to Patrick Lavenderfor comment, a request for a link to ParishWebsite. Patrick advised it was essentiallya directory, which charged professionalsto be included. As many more suchrequests might be expected, Patricksuggested that Council might make apolicy to only link with websitesrecommended by Town and ParishCouncils or agreed by Councillors, sostandard response could be made tofuture requests. He also gave CPR UpdateInformed session with Jeff Cherrington ofNational Trust who gave details of areascovered. Most areas either managethemselves or they are tenanted. Wholerange of volunteers who come to help –numerous roles and surveys covered.Recently upgraded website. Would like tostart woodland management plan for next20 years.Chairman stated that on agenda wasKilkhampton Trust Committee to commentre funding application. Cllr Clive Vanstonesaid the Trust intends to put on a day offundraising to celebrate the Queen’sBirthday. Would like to give free cream teato all children under 12. He proposedCouncil fund this one off. All in favour.Planning Applications.1)PA16/02473: Proposed Slurry Silo Mr RPetherick O and R I Petherick Agreed.2)PA16/03302: Tamar Lakes WaterTreatment Works Lakeside CottagesSutcombe Holsworthy. Variation ofcondition 2 (plans condition) to enablealterations to orientation of building andalterations to external elevations. Material

Amendment to PA15/11964 dated15/02/16. Not enough information to makeinformed decision.3) PA16/02615: 21 The CoombePenstowe Park. Mr George Houghton.Removal of condition 2 (no occupationexcept between 1st March to 31st Octoberin each year) to enable all year occupancy.Agreed this on other applications. Agreed4)  PA16/03283 South Park Farm, StibbLevel Mrs Jodi Risdon. Removal ofagricultural occupancy restriction to allowunfettered residential use. Chairman saidrestriction put on in 1972 and with liftingthese agricultural conditions it becomes anissue as to why they still put conditions on.Long discussion ( see online minutes).Agreed.5) PA16/03822 Golden Park Kilk MrsKaren Allin. Outline Application with allmatters reserved for erection of a singlestorey 2/3 bedroom detached propertywith parking space. Cllr Crossleyexpressed concern about sewage. Agreedwith Cllr Crossley dissenting.Matters

1) Carpark Toilets: £172.50 paid. Buck-et being used to prop open door.

2) Aldercombe Lane: Now sorted. CllrSluggett said we will do an extra cut tokeep tidy and not replace with gate.3) Broadband: Clerk to contact ChrisSimms and sort. We will stipulate howmuch we use etc. Plan to go with standardpackage and levels of download etc.4) Annual Inspection: Cllr DanielVanstone said there are some areas thatare potential trip hazards. Timber edgingto be removed. Some discrepancies withlast year’s report. Cllr Trewin Rockerasked can we get another report done andsee if agreeing. Cllr Dolphin said as acouncil you decide if risky or not.5) Website Hosting: £106.80 Ok to renew6) Chairman’s Remuneration: £400payment now due.7) AGM: Set for next meeting on 6th

June. All usual clubs welcome to comeor send letter.ReportsFootpaths: Cllr Sluggett to chase up stiledown West Street. Killock Bridle Path isParish Council responsibility to keep clear– was to be left due to birds nesting.

September to be sorted. Chairman saidresponsible for cutting floor a certain widthbut hedges are land owners responsibility.Chairman said Barn Lane did haveproblems which were cleared and trackput in. Has now got meeting withgentleman as complaint that too manytrees were cut down.School: Cllr Clive Vanstone reported onSATS week – all seems ok. Academy itemchanged – lifted altogether. School full upcome September. 90+. 4 Class systemnow. Very pleased with new Head Master,Grenville Rooms: Cllr Jordan advisedlunch this Sunday for Queen’scelebrations.MembersCllr Dolphin asked about Hillpark Lanewall by Cllr Crossley. Cllr Dolphin due tocall Oliver Jones regarding trench acrossA39 and manhole cover up in village andmade notes to contact Oliver on thesepoints.Cllr Clive Vanstone reported sign arrivedfor Hillpark Lane.Cllr Daniel Vanstone reported on drainissue at Lambpark. Highways refused tocome out. . Chairman asked can we puta channel in concrete and put drain in -needs to be looked at.Cllr Cottle advised still dog fouling on TheGreen. Secondly – grass cutting atfootball field. Struggling to get someone todo it, takes 4-5 hours.Cllr Crossley– feels sewerage is an issue.Pipes not large enough and more housesbeing built. Feels we should write to SWWand question why not doing anythingabout it. Chairman agrees there havebeen problems but today’s problem at Co-op was to do with their building not to dowith the main sewer. SWW has saidKilkhampton will be looked at to beingupgradedFinances: with Accountant. Invoices to bepaid:   £88.80 N W Adams/ £24.28Bridgmans/ £354.00 Heartsafe/ £1,092.08Zurich/ £400.00 Chairman’sremuneration/ £100.00 Debbie Pyeaccountant/ £114.00 Jag Signs/ £275.00Archie gardening services.Date of next meeting 6th June2016. AGM. To begin at7.30pm. All usual clubs welcometo come or send letter.

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KILKHAMPTON & DISTRICTGARDENERS’ CLUB

All herbs have their own ‘sign’,its colour, scent, indicated itsmedicinal use. Herbs used tocure jaundice for instanceincluded Marigold, Dandelionand other plants with Yellowflowers.There are many Natural Coughor Cold suppressants that canbe grown in your own garden.Our chairman thanked Dianafor a very interesting inciteinto Herbal Healing and forbringing many plants along formembers to purchase,appreciation was shown in theusual manner.The evening finished with theroom draw, followed by lightrefreshments.

On the evening ofWednesday May4th Gardeners

Club members and friends metin the Grenville Rooms werewe listened to Diana Lee, aRegistered Medical Herbalist.Showing numerous projectedphotos she told ‘The Historyof Herbal Medicine’.Plants have been the basis formedical treatments throughmuch of human history, andsuch traditional medicine isstill widely practiced today.Through the middle agesherbalism was preserved in themonasteries of Britain andMainland Europe. Monasteriesserved as medical schools.Their gardens were wellstocked with the most commonand useful Medicinal herbs andwere good training grounds forthe next generation ofphysicians, monks and laymenalike.

The next meeting is onWednesday June 1st ourspeaker is Howard Wills. ‘ TheWonderful World of Flowers ‘.ReminderOn Saturday June 18th TheGardeners Club are going toTrelawney Nursery andCornish Birds of Prey,Coach Leaving Lych Gate at9.00 am £14.00 formembers £16.00 for nonmembers.For more information contactTerry or Joan on 01288321697.

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UNCLE ERIC’S PAGE

Can you solve these anagrams?They are all famous authors( ) = no. of words in the answer1 HER SICK CANDLES (2)2 JUNE LEVERS (2)3 A SERAPH WAKES MILLIE (2)4 A TIGHT SEA CHAIR (2)5 RASH DAY MOTH (2)6 I WARM TANK (27 TEEN CHINKS JOB (2)8 LOOSE LOTTY (2)9 SINK BIN HERE (2)10 TAR WEST COLT (2)What am I

The Albert Hall

Anagram Answers1 CHARLES DICKENS2 JULES VERNE3 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE4 AGATHA CHRISTIE5 THOMAS HARDY6 MARK TWAIN7 JOHN STEINBECK8 LEO TOLSTOY9 HENRIK IBSEN10 WALTER SCOTT

The Valley

It lies beyond the range of hills that shield it from our gazeThis summer morn its air is calm and still,High wooded slopes lead down to fields cloaked with a silver hazeWe see it all as we come o’er the hill.

The wreathing morning mist soon clears, as early sun climbshigh,It warms the air and lifts it like a veil.Revealing miles of meadows green beneath a pale blue skyAs we survey this lovely widespread vale.

We see a checkerboard of fields marked out with grey stone wallsLush pastures there, where sheep and cattle graze,Divided by a tumbling stream, with tiny waterfallsAs it runs down midst banks like smooth green baize.

And as we tread the grassy strip that leads us on our wayBy our path’s side a skylark starts its flight;The beauty of its clear sweet song heralds a perfect day;And while we look, it disappears from sight.

As we descend to our walks end, all sounds become more clear,Nearest of all, the bleating of those sheep,The lowing cows, the buzz of bees, all pleasing to the earProviding us with memories to keep.

The earth is soft beneath our feet, the air is clear and pure,Our worries cease, no need to fret or pine,For all the ills of work, or life, this is the perfect cure,No need for pills, it’s Nature’s anodyne.

This ancient peaceful valley, worked by men for untold years,So welcoming beneath the open sky,Has nurtured hope, brought peace of mind, allayed their manyfears;No need to ask, we’ve found the reason why!

Eric Latter

What am I?A famous building, in three words

My first is in tourist attraction, youknowThe next is in symphony, also inshow.The third’s in eye-catching, thispasses the test:The forth is in architect, this had thebest.This one is in London and royal asa wellThe sixth is in balcony, buildingand bell,This one is in meeting and concertalso,The next is in round, just whereveryou go.The ninth is in celebrate, often donehere,The 10th is in heritage, (it’s withoutpeer);This one’s in acoustics, this placehas the best,The next’s in location, (it beats allthe rest).My last is in landmark, it’s this city’spride,My whole is a place that is famousworld-wide !