welcome to issue 46, spring 2020 edition - illogan
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With compliments of Illogan Parish Council
Welcome to Issue 46, Spring 2020 Edition of the Illogan Parish Review. Information is included about what is going on in the Parish from
1st March to the end of May 2020
Do you know which part of Illogan Parish this is?
please see pages 4&5 for further information
2 CHAIRMAN OF THE PARISH COUNCIL:
COUNCILLOR DAVE CRABTREE
I would like to start the year with an apology. You may recall that in the last
Review I stated that the defibrillators funded by the Parish Council would be
installed by the time that edition was delivered, unfortunately they were
not. I am pleased to report that they have now been installed at Tehidy
Country Park Cafe and Illogan Village Hall.
May I thank all parties involved and members of the public for making the
three Christmas Light ‘Switch On’ Events such a success; the weather was on our side for
all three evenings. Work has already begun on planning the events for this year and more
details will follow in due course.
The Parish Council agreed at the January meeting to submit a planning application for the
next phase of the improvements at Illogan Park, with the overall aim of making it a Park
suitable for all ages and providing access for all members of the community.
We are receiving a number of complaints about dog fouling in the Park. I would ask owners to please clear up after their dogs as the consequences of children or adults treading or falling in it are not pleasant.
CORNWALL COUNCILLOR:
COUNCILLOR DAVID EKINSMYTH
Hello again and I hope the New Year and decade is going well for you all
so far.
There are lots of issues facing us as a community at the moment, but I
am going to concentrate on one for this report and that is how we are
proposing to deal with the matter of Climate change. More accurately
what strategies we should adopt to reduce our carbon footprint and help
to meet the Cornwall Council target by 2030 (the Cornwall Council Action Plan and targets
can be viewed on the CC website/environment section).
Since the last review the Parish Council has supported my proposal and resolved to declare
a Climate emergency. This is a hugely powerful statement indicating everyone’s
commitment in the Parish to support other communities and adding to the demands that
Westminster takes a meaningful lead on addressing climate change.
The first step will be to form an Action Group drawing on enthusiastic local people who will
be facilitated and resourced by the Council and Councillors. Its purpose is to plan, initiate
and organise action, continually monitoring the results as we go. There will be a public
meeting to allow people to express their views on how Illogan can play its part in carbon
reduction over time and consider volunteering for action.
My view is clear recognising that the question of climate change has been around for a very
long time and observing that despite substantial evidence there has been little official
urgency shown in taking real action. Despite opposition from many people I do wonder if we
can afford to take the risk with the future of our planet. Most of our younger generation say
no we cannot. A key aim must be to ensure that action is fairly shared within the
community or it will not work. It will not be easy but is delay an option?
So please consider volunteering and feel free to contact me or the Parish Office if you would
like to discuss further. Thanks to those who have already indicated interest.
Illogan led with its Parish Plan, its Green Ripple Project and was one of the first with an approved Neighbourhood Plan. Let us continue in the lead with our Climate Change Action.
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CORNWALL COUNCILLOR: COUNCILLOR PHILIP DESMONDE Over the last year, as one of your Cornwall Councillor’s I have been campaigning to improve the quality of life in the Tehidy area of the Parish that I represent and to support job creation and opportunities. South Crofty Mine: I worked with Cornwall Council to invest £1m in the historic South Crofty Mine to secure tens of millions of pounds of investment in the Mine over the coming years with high skilled jobs and apprenticeship schemes. Cornwall Housing: The “Coppers” housing scheme is now being sold and occupied. Sadly about 1 year late and significantly over budget, it is nevertheless, a pleasing development of housing much needed in our area. Life Jackets for Cornish Fishermen from Pool: I encouraged Cornwall Council to stop the madness of buying lifejackets for our Cornish fishermen hundreds of miles away from Liverpool. They are now provided by LGS at Agar Road, Pool, just behind Lidl. Their life saving high-quality Mullion Lifejackets are available to Cornish Fishermen “on their doorstep”. A great result for securing local high skilled jobs, cutting the carbon footprint and promoting the “Made in Cornwall” brand. Local Issues: Campaigning to prevent over-development in the Countryside, promoting and supporting the Tehidy Country Park and waste disposal continue to be key “hot” issues. I have had some success at lobbying these matters, but more needs to be done.
DOG FOULING
It has come to our notice that dog fouling continues to be a problem in certain areas. The Parish Council would like to urge dog owners to clean up after their dogs. Whilst the majority are responsible dog owners and already do this, there are a few who do not. There is a particular problem at Illogan Park and it is unreasonable to expect the Football and Rugby Teams to spend up to an hour clearing dog mess before they can play on the pitch.
A big ‘thankyou’ to all responsible dog owners who continue to clean up after their dog; for those of you who do not, we feel it is not unreasonable to expect you to take responsibility and clear up after your dog.
VANDALISM – YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
As Chairman of the Council I continue to be concerned about vandalism in our community, particularly in Illogan Park. If you see anything suspicious and an event is, or has just taken place, please ring the Police on 999. If you have information about an event which has already occurred, please contact the Parish Office on 01209 711433 or the Police via 101.
Cllr Dave Crabtree
From the front page: Site of Crane Castle, Illogan
Crane Castle is located on the edge of a prominent coastal cliff known as Carvannel
Downs, overlooking Basset's Cove, some 2500m south west of the Portreath near Illogan
(Grid Ref: SW 6347 4396). Much of the area of the monument itself is short coastal
grassland, the marginal areas however are covered in bracken, gorse, brambles etc.
Cornwall’s protected landscape is well known and much loved for its iconic tin mines and
prehistoric stone circles and these features often form some of our visitors’ fondest
memories of Cornwall and the reason why so many return time after time. These features
are also much treasured by the many local voluntary conservation groups who tirelessly
give up their own time on a regular basis to safeguard heritage sites, working with local
landowners, across the county from Rame Head to West Penwith.
But did you know that the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) contains
most of the County’s scheduled monuments?
There are currently over a 100 Scheduled Monuments (SMs) outside of West Penwith in
the Cornwall AONB on the Heritage at Risk Register. The Register is maintained by Historic
England and is free to search on their website. Cornish monuments at risk range from
prehistoric settlements, barrows and stone circles to defensive and industrial heritage
features.
Collectively these sites are principally on Bodmin Moor, the Lizard and at Rame Head, with
the main threats being vegetation and tree growth and a lack of awareness of their
management needs. Despite their obvious interest, the vast majority of sites contain no
on site interpretation or descriptions other than what survives of the monument so most
people would be unaware that they are passing through an Iron Age or Bronze Age
settlement or defensive fort. Only with the stone circles, tin mines or eighteenth century
forts that have a significant physical presence are the monuments more obvious.
In some cases inappropriate, albeit unintentional, harmful attention by visitors can be a
threat to sites such as at Stowe’s Pound on Bodmin Moor where the building of “fairy
castles” by visitors risks harming the original heritage value of this site. On others such as
the rock labyrinth art at Rocky Valley, Tintagel, the tracing by visitors on to paper of the
labyrinth features on the cliff face is causing the gradual erosion of these features
themselves. In these and other cases heritage is best safeguarded for future generations
by leaving only footprints on the path and taking only photographs and memories home.
This project seeks to safeguard and improve scheduled monuments across the Cornwall
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) working to enable local people and our
visitors to better enjoy these places. We are looking at 40 sites across: -
Rame Head
Bodmin Moor
Lizard
The North and South Coasts, including the Round in Tehidy Country Park and Crane
Castle in Illogan.
We are seeking to improve these monument sites across the AONB, through site
enhancements, including some repairs, access improvements and the clearance of
damaging scrub and to enable people to better enjoy the sites.
We are keen for local residents and our visitors to increasingly experience the sites in
person and this could include volunteering your time (individually or as a group) by joining
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cont’d...us to clear scrub from some sites or just getting out and about on foot and enjoying
the sites as all of them are on or adjacent to public rights of way with plenty of walking
routes available on www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk. We will be organizing guided walks also during
the lifetime of the project.
The project is also supported by community based archaeology groups including the
Meneage Archaeology Group, the Cornwall Archaeological Society, TimeSeekers and the
Rame Conservation Trust and artist Kurt Jackson. The Cornwall Archaeology Unit has helped
us to train these groups to work with us to survey sites at risk.
Thanks to our funders who have made this project possible: -
Chris Coldwell
Winter is when we enjoy extra special events
such as the Illogan Players Pantomime in the
cosy environment that is the Village Hall but
for one person it is also a time to tackle all
those little jobs that we’ve been meaning to
do. You may have noticed that Tom, our
superb maintenance manager, has tackled
those pesky potholes in the car park, kept the
toilets flushing, touched up bits of our interior
paintwork and ensured our lights continue to
shine bright. He’s also reluctantly boarded up
the community shelter due to vandalism but
has a cunning plan to bring it back to
community use. Tom is one of those unsung
heroes that you never consciously notice
what they’ve done but who’s efforts the hall
and our community couldn’t do without.
Thank you Tom!
Photos are of three of the principal cast members of the Illogan Player’s panto Treasure Island and three of the chorus members. The cast are drawn from the local community of Illogan Parish (or very close by) include children right through to pensioners and this year numbered 35 members of cast and crew.
For further information about the Village Hall and regular activities, please see page 8.
Saturday 28th March—Family Easter Craft Morning; 10 -12 noon
Come and make a variety of Easter crafts.
Easter Services; Good Friday; 10.30am.
Easter Sunday Family Service; 10.30 -12 noon.
For more information please check the Grapevine Website
[email protected] or contact the Grapevine Office 842213.
St. Illogan Parish Church
EASTER SERVICES (APRIL)
Thursday 9th 7.00 pm Maundy Thursday Meal and Service (at St Mary’s Portreath)
Friday 10th 10.30 am Good Friday Meditation
Sunday 12th 10.30 am Easter Communion Service
ILLOGAN CANCER RESEARCH UK LOCAL COMMITTEE
The Big Breakfast 2020
The Big Breakfast will be held on 20th March, 9.30am to 12 noon
at Illogan Village Hall.
Tombola, Various Stalls, Easter eggs.
Please support this worthy cause.
Plant Sale & Silent Auction 2020
This year’s Plant Sale & Silent Auction will be held on
SATURDAY 9th MAY 2020 from 9am to 12noon
at Illogan School
Hot Bacon Rolls & tea & coffee available throughout the morning.
Treat your gardens to some wonderful plants
Look out for news of a Summer Tea Party in the next edition of the Parish Magazine!
Cancer Research UK’s Unsung Hero Award has been presented to James Cowling for his tireless work in the background for the Illogan Local committee. James regularly helps with tables, chairs and printing to name but a few of his talents. Well deserved James !
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Dates for this edition; Spring 2020
March 4th & 18th April 1st &15th & 29th May 13th & 27th
Allsorts is a voluntarily run organisation that is FREE to attend for local people who are
retired, disabled or are affected by memory problems etc. The idea is to provide the local
community with a relaxing and enjoyable place to go where they can enjoy access to Easy
Arts and Crafts.
A L L S O R T S
REGULAR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 2020
(Please pull out and keep pages 7 to 1 0 for future reference)
GRAPEVINE CHURCH
Weekly activities at Grapevine Community Church, Broad Lane Illogan.
All the weekly children and young peoples’ activities run term time only. A warm welcome given to all.
Regular Sunday Morning Service, 10.30 – 12 noon; Worship and Praise.
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Monday Little Lambs - Parents and Toddlers; 10 -11.30am
Splash - After School Club; 4 – 5-15 pm (for 5 – 7 years)
Tuesday Buddies Youth Club; 6 -7.30 pm (for 8 – 11 years)
Wednesday Little Lambs;10-12noon (for parents and under 4’s)
Thursday Upper room Prayer; 9 -10 am
Vinecrafts; 10 -12 noon (New adult craft group)
Momentum; 7 - 8.30 pm (11 plus teens)
Friday Open Doors Coffee Morning;10.30 – 12 noon (no charge but donations to Cancer Research)
Every Saturday; Prayer at 7am
Every 1st Saturday Exalt worship dance - 10.30 – 1 pm
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Every other Wednesday
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By Stephen Turner
Have you seen the range of activities on offer at the hall? Our activity groups are led and at-
tended by friendly folk and I’m sure you would be made welcome. Please see the list below
for contact details and what’s on at the hall.
The Village Hall is a welcoming, warm and friendly retreat and is available to hire at week-
ends for birthday parties and other social events. To book or for more information contact
Sue Skewes on 843575.
If your club or not for profit organisation would like to meet regularly at the hall (i.e. once a
month or more) then main hall hire cost is significantly reduced. Please phone 843845 in the
first instance to discuss your needs.
The following groups currently meet on a regular basis at Illogan Village Hall.
Monday 7pm – 9.30pm National Autistic Society Social Group Tuesday 2pm – 5pm Art Group 5.30pm – 9.30pm Slimming World (Contact 01209 215024.) Wednesday 1.30pm – 4.30pm Bridge Stitchers and Crafters, 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month,
Contact 01736 757726 7.30pm – 9.30pm Women’s Institute, 1st & 3rd Wednesday Contact 01209 890512. Thursday 10.30am – 12noon Hatha Yoga
1st Illogan Scouts (Term Time only): 4.45pm – 5.45pm Beavers (5 ¾ - 8yrs) 6pm – 7.30pm Cubs (8 – 10 ½ yrs) 7pm – 9pm Scouts (10 ½ - 14yrs) For more information please contact Neil Payne
on 07899 800480 7pm – 9pm Stamp Your Art Out (mixed crafts group) 1st Thursday each month,
07401353556. Friday 2pm – 4.30pm U3A Ladies Canasta Club 7pm – 10pm Cornwall Scale Modellers 01736 757726 Saturday 3pm – 6pm Illogan Messy Church, 2nd Saturday in each month.
MOBILE LIBRARY—DATES FOR 2020
The Mobile Library will be outside the Bakery, Alexandra Road, Illogan between 4 -5 pm on the following dates:
Thursday 26th March Thursday 18th June Thursday 10th September
Thursday 23rd April Thursday 16th July Thursday 8th October
Thursday 21st May Thursday 13th August Thursday 5th November
Please feel free to use this service Thursday 3rd December
CAMBORNE / REDRUTH STROKE CLUB
The Camborne/Redruth Stroke Club meets at the Penwartha Hall in Illogan from 7pm to 9pm on the second Thursday of each month. The club provides social activities for stroke sufferers and their partners/carers – activities include musical entertainment, bingo, a summer barbecue, a fun quiz, beetle drive etc followed by light refreshments at the end of each meeting. For additional information contact Paul on 07974 390811.
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Regular Services held at St Illogan Parish Church - check our website www.saint-illogan.org.uk for any changes Every Sunday 10.30 am Lighthouse (Sunday School), term time only, for children aged 3-11 years 4.30 pm Teatime Service (30 minutes) followed by a bring and share tea 7.15 pm The HUB (Youth Group), term time only
1st Sunday 10.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (BCP)
2nd Sunday 10.30 am Morning Worship, usually with baptisms 6.00 pm Holy Communion (BCP)
3rd Sunday 10.30 am Celtic Morning Worship with Holy Communion 6.00 pm Informal Praise & Prayer
4th Sunday 10.30 am All-Age Worship 6.00 pm Holy Communion
5th Sunday 10.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evening Prayer
Regular events held in the Parish Room (except where shown):
3rd Tuesday 2.00 – 4.00 pm Knit & Natter – new members always welcome
Every Wednesday 2.15 - 4.15 pm Illogan Handbell Ringers (except 3rd Wednesday, when they meet at
St. Mary's, Portreath) 3rd Wednesday 2.30 pm Christian Fellowship Group
Every Thursday 10.15 - 12.15pm Stay and Play Toddler Group (0-4 years), (term time only)
2nd Saturday 3.30 - 5.30 pm Messy Church at Illogan Village Hall The Parish Room is available for hire. Home Groups meet throughout the parish. Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IlloganParish
WEST CORNWALL CONCERT BAND
We are a local Concert Band of 45 players including drums and percussion. The concert
band was set up to help children and adults to perform and be part of a group of players of
all abilities. We have a professional teacher who supports us. We rehearse on Monday
evenings except Bank Holidays at Wesley Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Camborne
TR14 8EG between 7pm - 9pm, so come and join us and have some fun, all players
welcome including percussion players.
Contact details: [email protected]
We shall be performing on the 21st March at 7.30pm at Wesley Methodist Church
Camborne with Holman Climax Choir so come and have a listen or come and join us so
you can play at the concert. On the 30th May at 7.30pm we are performing at Centenary
Church Camborne with Illogan Community Choir and the Woodford Singers.
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Regular Activities at The Old School Centre For fees and availability contact the Group Leader
Note: For Rainbows, Brownies, Guides go to www.girlguiding.org.uk
Mondays
10.30am to 12noon Over 50’s Exercise ‘Core’ Group. Drop in welcome.
5.30pm to 7.45pm BBBA Gunners Martial Arts for Ages 3 and up.
Contact Susan/Andy on 07825 165170
7.30pm to 9pm Reiki Share 1st Monday of Month (Not Bank Holidays) Tim Salisbury 07719669444 / 01209 212662
8pm to 9pm Private Booking (Ballroom Dance Practice)
Tuesdays
10am Todlins Singing and Signing for Babies/Toddlers and Mums! with
Chloe Morgado Contact 07977 418566
7pm to 9.30pm Carpet Bowls
7pm to 9pm Closed Group: Psychic Development Group.
Wednesdays
New Gorup—Meet and Eat first Wednesday of the Month
10.15am to 11.45 Meet and Eat: drop in for refreshment/chat
11.45 Meet and Eat: Lunch, Contact Christine on 07955 854671 to book
3.30pm to 5pm Yoga with Ease and Grace with Ingrid Faulkner
Contact 07938 713162 or [email protected]
5.30pm to 6.30pm Rainbows
Thursdays
5.45pm to 7.15pm Brownies
7.15pm to 10.00pm Illogan Folk Dance Group 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of month.
Contact Fran 01209 217918
Fridays
7pm to 10pm Elm Pagan Group. (2nd Friday of the month) Contact Sue Edwards 07714 323934 Facebook: Elm Pagan Moot. Check our website and facebook pages for our Programme of Talks and Entertainment
Saturdays
9.30am to 10.45am Yoga with Rachel Bowie. Contact Rachel 01209 699841
Saturday Dance Classes with Hillary Tan:
Acts Dance UK Contact: Hillary via email [email protected]
11.15am-11.45am and 11.45am-12.15pm—Ballet Appreciation ages 18 months to 6 years.
12.15pm-1.15pm Ballet ages 7-12 years
1.15pm to 1.45pm Freestyle Class
Sundays
Book this space!
Counselling and Therapy Sessions. By appointment only. May be booked with the following professionals:
Alan Jones: Accredited PhD Psychology, Counsellor, Coach, Hypnotherapist and NLP Trainer. and Specialising in Making Changes and Solutions Focus Coaching, (accredited ACCHP Supervising Member, NLPEA, IHF, IAH). Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts: Contact: 07714 323 934
Poppy Nicholls: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Accredited), specialising in children and young people. Contact 07772 356658 [email protected]
Office Hours: 2pm to 5pm Mon - Thurs ; Centre Manager: Jeanette Tapping
Hall Hire £6 per hour (Meetings / Classes), £8 per hour (Parties), New Group? Give us a call, we may be able to offer you a discount to help you get started - call 01209 842999.
The Old School Centre, Nance Lane, Churchtown, Illogan. TR16 4BB Tel 01209 842999
Website: www.oldschoolcentre.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoldschoolcentre?fref=ts
THE OLD SCHOOL CENTRE
The Centre’s Trustees are looking forward to a prosperous 2020. Training days funded by
our Awards for All Grant have inspired an encouraging new programme and offers that will
begin this year.
From 2020, we are inviting supporters to become ‘Friends of The Illogan Old School
Community Centre’. ‘Friends’ will receive 3 newsletters a year to let them know first about
planned events and what is happening at the Centre, 10% discount on our ticketed events,
free entry to our Summer BBQ and Christmas Social. To become a ‘Friend’ costs £15 per
year (£12 if paid by Standing Order). Our social gatherings for ‘Friends’ are a chance to
meet Trustees and Volunteers for pleasant conversation and refreshments.
The Old School Centre’s programme of Events for 2020 are:
20/3/20 Talk: The Holman Brothers Dynasty with Roy Blewett
25/4/20 Entertainment: It’s All in the Mind! An evening of Mind Reading and Psychic,
Psychological Entertainment with Dr. Alan Jones
15/5/20 The Tale of Illogan Tower Bells presented and narrated by Illogan Handbell ringers
13/6/20 Talk: In pursuit of happiness with Dr. Alan Jones
27/6/20 ‘Friends’ Social: Summer BBQ (Centre Friends and Volunteers only)
22/10/20 Community Hub Day: for organisations offering activities and services to the
Community and open to the general public
6/12/20 Event: Christmas Craft Fair with Santa
18/12/20 ‘Friends’ Social: Christmas Party (Centre Friends and Volunteers only)
We are also planning a May Day celebration for 2021 and would like to hear from anyone
who took part in the old Illogan School May Day events in the 1950s. For more information,
reservations, Friends application forms see our website www.oldschoolcentre.org, The Old
School Centre – Illogan Facebook page or contact [email protected], 01209
842999.
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully applied for a Community Chest
Grant for a baby changing station, this will be installed soon. Thank you, Councillor David
Ekinsmyth for supporting our project to benefit our youngest attendees.
In December, we welcomed a new group, Meet and Eat Illogan. Christine Gosling and her
group of volunteers provide a hot cuppa and chat followed by a cooked meal on the first
Wednesday of the month. Bookings in advance for meals (£5 2 courses) but drop ins for
cuppa and chat are welcome. Contact Christine at least 3 days before lunch date on 07955
854 671 to book.
Did you know that we have a fully equipped kitchen and a meeting room with a Lounge area as well as our main hall? If you are looking for something a little different with character and parking on site then contact the Centre. Hire is from £6 per hour (£8 per hour for parties) per hall. Please see page the page opposite for details of our regular events.
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
The Royal British Legion Illogan Branch would like to thank everyone who gave donations and supported the 2019 Poppy Appeal in so many ways.
As a result over £17,000 was collected locally for the appeal. Thank you so much to “one and all”.
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LITTER PICKING
Following the successful Litter Picking events last year Councillors are going to undertake a further pick on:
Saturday 4th April from 10.30am – 11.30am.
We would like to encourage as many people as possible to join us and to make this a Community event. A variety of areas will be covered and if anyone would like to join please contact the Councillor you would like to assist (contact information can be found on the back page of this review) or alternatively call Illogan Parish Office on 01209 711433 for further information. All equipment will be provided but you might like to bring your own gloves.
We look forward to seeing you.
Another Successful Year for Illogan Scouts
What an amazing year we’ve had Scouting in Illogan. There are many great
achievements we can reflect on in 2019 but with all sections at near capacity perhaps our
greatest achievement is that the Group continues to grow from strength to strength. We
now look forward to a fun packed 2020 with all the usual camping and outdoor activity
opportunities (and more) that you would expect from a forward thinking scout group.
I think my personal highlight, apart from
seeing my Daughter invested as a Scout
Leader by the District Commissioner at
the Christmas Carol Service, was
spending an evening with Mr Leonard
‘Skip’ Cole, a King’s Scout from
Falmouth. He achieved the highest
award in scouting when King George VI
was still on the throne! Obviously of
senior years now, he captivated the
audience of young people from across
the Group with his witty stories and
memories of his scouting days. He also
gave out badges to everyone there from
his collection!
We have been helped throughout the year by various organisations and would like to
publically thank all those that have supported us in 2019, including: Morrisons, Tesco,
Regal Cinema, Bookers, JDS, Cornish Oven, Rhodda’s Dairy, Royal British Legion (Illogan
Branch) and Nine Ashes Scout Activity Centre, Bodmin.
The Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop all meet on Thursday nights during school
term time at Illogan Village Hall. Beavers is for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 years old and
meet from 4-30pm until 5-45pm. Cubs is for boys and girls aged from 8 to 10 ½ and
meet from 6pm until 7-30pm and Scouts is for boys and girls from 10 ½ until reaching
their 14th birthday and meet from 7pm until 9pm. After this age Explorer Scouts is
provided at a District level until they are 18 years old with the local groups meeting in
Redruth or Camborne.
There are limited spaces available in the younger 2 sections and at only £27 per term,
Scouting in Illogan still represents great value for money. Please call Neil Payne on
07899 800 480 or email [email protected] for your child to come along for three
free taster sessions without obligation.
GIRLGUIDING IN ILLOGAN
Rainbows (girls aged 5 to 7) have been busy this term working towards their badges and
having fun making friends and learning new skills. They have done a village litter pick and
learnt about thoughtful shopping and the food bank as well as joining the other units for
parades and cinema trips.
Brownies (7 to 9) started their term with baking delicious
shortbread biscuits and then went on to make bracelets
from recycled coke bottles and plastic bags in line with
Girlguiding’s Future Girl challenge which was all about
recycling and reusing. The older girls had the chance to go
to Nine Ashes near Bodmin for
an adventure day of all sorts of
outdoor activities – the weather
was best described as
‘challenging’ and all the girls
came home covered in mud but having had a great time.
We celebrated fireworks night with real sparklers and with
edible ones made from chocolate fingers and sprinkles – both
were greatly enjoyed! We went to Remembrance Parade and
the girls did us proud – looked immaculate and behaved so
sensibly and responsibly.
A lighter hearted parade was Redruth’s lantern parade
which we went to as reindeer, having had great fun the
week before with glitter and pipe cleaners making our
antlers.
We ended the term with our Christmas party before the
girls had a chance to attend a Guiding only showing of
Frozen 2, complete with a badge for attending!
Guides (10 to 14) started the term with a weekend
camp, designed to introduce the younger girls to
camping for the first time – unfortunately the weather
had other ideas and it poured and blew a gale all weekend – we managed to not blow
away and the girls had a great time and kept each other cheerful despite getting very
wet.
Indoors during the term we tried some healthy eating recipes and baked some Halloween treats. We had a visit from a photographer to give us some tips and ideas for our photography badge and learnt some very interesting stretches from a yoga teacher as part of our theme for the term about looking after our bodies and minds. On a lighter
note we had a pamper evening and enjoyed make up and massages after playing some very boisterous games. We took part in both the Remembrance and lantern parades and finished our term with a fun filled party.
Volunteers wanted! — please see page 15
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Telephone: 01209 843843; Out of Hours number: 01209 843843
Harris Memorial Surgery, Robartes Terrace, Illogan, TR16 4RX
Appointments: 01209 842449; Dispensary: 01209 842894; Secretaries: 01209 842515
Out of Hours: 01209 842449
Further information on the services available from these and other nearby surgeries can be obtained online. Google: Illogan Doctors Surgeries. Your GP will have information and contact numbers on every support service available in the area.
Boots Pharmacy, Basset Road, Illogan, TR16 4SS
Telephone: 01209 843856. Open Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 1.00pm, Sunday: Closed
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth TR15 3ER. Telephone 01209 318010
The Minor Injuries & Primary Care Unit is open every day (including public holidays) between 8am and 10pm with a Doctor being present most days from 11am.
The Urgent Care Centre for drop-ins is open 11am to 7pm. Staff aim to see patients as
quickly as possible. If your injury is not serious, you can get help at an MIU, allowing A&E
staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions. The Radiology (X-
Ray) department is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm.and Saturdays and Sundays
from midday until 6pm. Closed for lunch between 1 - 2pm.
ILLOGAN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Illogan Women’s Institute recently celebrated their 90th Anniversary. The "cake" photo shows Cornwall Federation WI Chair Margaret Johnson and Illogan WI member Sylvia Goldsworthy cutting the birthday cake, watched by Illogan WI President Lynn Griffiths.
The "Indoor Planting" photo shows Margaret Johnson and Lynn Griffiths demonstrate the planting of our anniversary rhododendron which will take place when the weather improves!
ILLOGAN SCHOOL PTA
A big thank you to all of you that came to our Christmas market, there were over 50 stalls
for everyone to browse. We were apprehensive as it was the first Market the current
committee had organised, but Illogan Village turned out in style.
Through events like this we are able to fund items outside the school budget; during the
festive period the children were treated to a show by Squashbox theatre, called the
Christmassy Christmas show. This was followed by the children’s bazaar on 19th
December, with a special visit from Santa.
Last year saw the first Illogan Parish Fair combined with the School’s Summer
Celebration. We weren’t sure how this would work, but it was a great success. We have
decided to make this a permanent arrangement and have decided, jointly, on a new name
which is Illogan Village Fair. This year it will be held on 4th July.
Our next event will be Easter bingo. This will be held on Wednesday 25th March and Easter eggs will be the prizes.
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HELP!
Girlguiding In Illogan is flourishing, with full units of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides – around 70 girls aged from 5 to 14
But a combination of retirements and young women heading off to university means that we are facing a shortage of volunteer leaders to support girls in their units. Meetings are once a week for between one and two hours and there is full training provided.
Leaders have great fun, learn new skills and make life long friends – please consider com- ing along to join the fun and help this thriving community of girls and young women to go from strength to strength.
For more info and to chat about the options please ring 01209 482177 or email:
[email protected]
RAY UREN AWARD NOMINATIONS
Ray Uren was an Illogan boy born and bred and a Burma campaign veteran. He took a close interest in the life and affairs of Illogan and was a very regular and frequent attender of the meetings of the parish council. He became a local councillor after a by-election for the last 3 years of his long life. The Award was instituted in his memory and is made on nomination from the public at large to mark outstanding contributions to the community in any field by any individual outside paid professional duty. Serving Councillors cannot be nominated for the Ray Uren Award.
A nomination form can be downloaded from the Councils website at
www.illoganparishcouncil.gov.uk; or email [email protected]
Alternatively please ring the Council Office on 01209 711433 for a form. Please return
your form to Mike Mills, Locum Clerk, Illogan Parish Council, Unit 2, Wheal Agar,
Tolvaddon Energy Park, Tolvaddon, Camborne, TR14 0HX
Closing date: 4pm on Tuesday 14th April 2020
School for Social Entrepreneurs - Growing Business Ideas
A Springboard programme of support is being offered to individuals, community groups and businesses which are less than 12 months old in the Illogan area. Support sessions will be held in the village in spring/summer.
SSE Cornwall is delivering the support in Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Redruth, Camborne, Pool and St Day as well as in Illogan. It is all fully funded and so completely free for people to access. The aim is to offer this free support to individuals and unincorporated community groups who may have an idea for a community business/social enterprise they wish to explore and develop that idea further; through to new social enterprises/business (less than 12 months old) who wish to access tailored business support to enable them to develop and grow their existing business further. The programme has secured funding and we’re currently promoting it to all communities and beginning to sign up clients ready for a start date for delivery in March this year.
The programme delivery will run through to 30th June 2022 and will mostly be delivered through a mix of tailored workshops where you can meet like-minded people at similar stages of developing/delivering their business idea plus up to 4 hours of mentoring to help you take your ideas forward.
For further information please contact Sally Jones, Learning Facilitator on 01872 306130 or 07725 835565. The Workbox, 30 Ferris Town, Truro, TR1 3JJ. @SSECornwall | facebook.com/SSECornwall/ | the-sse.org/schools/cornwall
ILLOGAN WARD
Cllr Ms Veronica Cadby, 7 Voguebeloth, Basset Road, Illogan, TR16 4EU
Tel: 01209 313949
Cllr Mrs Jill Ferrett, Fairfield Cottage, Marys Well, Illogan, TR16 4EJ
Tel: 01209 842537; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Graham Ford, 4 Valley Gardens, Illogan, TR16 4EE;
Tel: 07747346481; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Paul Holmes, 78 Tregrea, Beacon, Camborne, TR14 7SU; Tel: 01209 714275
Cllr Miss Jean Pollock, 78 Tregrea, Beacon, Camborne, TR14 7SU; Tel: 01209 714275
Cllr Stefan Szoka, 3 Agar Crescent, Illogan Highway, Redruth, TR15 3NG
Tel: 01209 214735, Email: [email protected]
Cllr Maggie Thompson, 18 Penwartha Road, Paynters Lane End, Illogan TR16 4ST
Tel: 01209 844754; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Reece Weatherburn, 83 Gweal Pawl, Redruth
Tel: 01209 698793; Mobile: 07479655991; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Geoff Williams, Kiddley Cottage, Travellers Rest, Illogan, Redruth, TR15 3UY
Tel: 01209 842604 Mobile: 07853 221169; Email: [email protected]
PARK BOTTOM WARD
Cllr Lawrence Pavey, 8 Rosenannon Road, Illogan Downs, Redruth, TR15 3XF
Tel: 01209 843407, Mobile: 07855764699, Email: [email protected]
Cllr Dave Crabtree, Trengale Villa, Park Bottom, Redruth, TR15 3UF
Tel: 01209 202508, Mobile: 07803 165419;
Email: [email protected]
TEHIDY WARD
Cllr David Ekinsmyth, 6 The Woodlands, Tehidy Park, Camborne, TR14 0TW
Tel: 07811114971, Email: [email protected]
Cllr Mrs Penny Lang, Beacon View, Mount Whistle Road, South Tehidy, Camborne
TR140HU Tel: via Parish Office: 01209 711433;
Email: via Parish Office: [email protected]
Cllr Mrs Tricia Share, Field End, Mount Whistle Road, South Tehidy, Camborne TR14 0ES
Tel: 07818407714; Email: [email protected]
Locum Clerk to the Council: Mr. M Mills; Administration Assistant: Mrs J Curtis. Illogan
Parish Council, Unit 2, Wheal Agar, Tolvaddon Business Park, Camborne, TR14 0HX .
Contact us by Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 01209 711433;
Website: www.illoganparishcouncil.gov.uk and Facebook page.
The offices are open Mon—Thurs 9am—12noon. Activities of the Parish Council, planned
meeting dates for Full Council and committees, agendas, minutes of previous meetings, and
other information are all published on the Parish Council website. Contact your Parish
Councillor if there are local issues that you would like to discuss. We are here to help!
Articles for consideration for inclusion in the Summer edition of the Illogan Review must be
submitted to the Council Office by 9am, Monday 27th April 2020. Please note that we are
unable to accept any articles after this date/time. The Summer edition covers the period from 1st
June until the end of August 2020.Please ensure that all articles are sent in a format that can be
edited and that any pictures are in as high a resolution as possible (please do not send these in
pdf format as these will not be accepted). We reserve the right to edit your article as space
Welcome to Issue 46, Spring 2020 Edition of the Illogan Parish Review. Information is included about what is going on in the Parish from
1st March to the end of May 2020
Do you know which part of Illogan Parish this is?
please see pages 4&5 for further information
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COUNCILLOR DAVE CRABTREE
I would like to start the year with an apology. You may recall that in the last
Review I stated that the defibrillators funded by the Parish Council would be
installed by the time that edition was delivered, unfortunately they were
not. I am pleased to report that they have now been installed at Tehidy
Country Park Cafe and Illogan Village Hall.
May I thank all parties involved and members of the public for making the
three Christmas Light ‘Switch On’ Events such a success; the weather was on our side for
all three evenings. Work has already begun on planning the events for this year and more
details will follow in due course.
The Parish Council agreed at the January meeting to submit a planning application for the
next phase of the improvements at Illogan Park, with the overall aim of making it a Park
suitable for all ages and providing access for all members of the community.
We are receiving a number of complaints about dog fouling in the Park. I would ask owners to please clear up after their dogs as the consequences of children or adults treading or falling in it are not pleasant.
CORNWALL COUNCILLOR:
COUNCILLOR DAVID EKINSMYTH
Hello again and I hope the New Year and decade is going well for you all
so far.
There are lots of issues facing us as a community at the moment, but I
am going to concentrate on one for this report and that is how we are
proposing to deal with the matter of Climate change. More accurately
what strategies we should adopt to reduce our carbon footprint and help
to meet the Cornwall Council target by 2030 (the Cornwall Council Action Plan and targets
can be viewed on the CC website/environment section).
Since the last review the Parish Council has supported my proposal and resolved to declare
a Climate emergency. This is a hugely powerful statement indicating everyone’s
commitment in the Parish to support other communities and adding to the demands that
Westminster takes a meaningful lead on addressing climate change.
The first step will be to form an Action Group drawing on enthusiastic local people who will
be facilitated and resourced by the Council and Councillors. Its purpose is to plan, initiate
and organise action, continually monitoring the results as we go. There will be a public
meeting to allow people to express their views on how Illogan can play its part in carbon
reduction over time and consider volunteering for action.
My view is clear recognising that the question of climate change has been around for a very
long time and observing that despite substantial evidence there has been little official
urgency shown in taking real action. Despite opposition from many people I do wonder if we
can afford to take the risk with the future of our planet. Most of our younger generation say
no we cannot. A key aim must be to ensure that action is fairly shared within the
community or it will not work. It will not be easy but is delay an option?
So please consider volunteering and feel free to contact me or the Parish Office if you would
like to discuss further. Thanks to those who have already indicated interest.
Illogan led with its Parish Plan, its Green Ripple Project and was one of the first with an approved Neighbourhood Plan. Let us continue in the lead with our Climate Change Action.
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CORNWALL COUNCILLOR: COUNCILLOR PHILIP DESMONDE Over the last year, as one of your Cornwall Councillor’s I have been campaigning to improve the quality of life in the Tehidy area of the Parish that I represent and to support job creation and opportunities. South Crofty Mine: I worked with Cornwall Council to invest £1m in the historic South Crofty Mine to secure tens of millions of pounds of investment in the Mine over the coming years with high skilled jobs and apprenticeship schemes. Cornwall Housing: The “Coppers” housing scheme is now being sold and occupied. Sadly about 1 year late and significantly over budget, it is nevertheless, a pleasing development of housing much needed in our area. Life Jackets for Cornish Fishermen from Pool: I encouraged Cornwall Council to stop the madness of buying lifejackets for our Cornish fishermen hundreds of miles away from Liverpool. They are now provided by LGS at Agar Road, Pool, just behind Lidl. Their life saving high-quality Mullion Lifejackets are available to Cornish Fishermen “on their doorstep”. A great result for securing local high skilled jobs, cutting the carbon footprint and promoting the “Made in Cornwall” brand. Local Issues: Campaigning to prevent over-development in the Countryside, promoting and supporting the Tehidy Country Park and waste disposal continue to be key “hot” issues. I have had some success at lobbying these matters, but more needs to be done.
DOG FOULING
It has come to our notice that dog fouling continues to be a problem in certain areas. The Parish Council would like to urge dog owners to clean up after their dogs. Whilst the majority are responsible dog owners and already do this, there are a few who do not. There is a particular problem at Illogan Park and it is unreasonable to expect the Football and Rugby Teams to spend up to an hour clearing dog mess before they can play on the pitch.
A big ‘thankyou’ to all responsible dog owners who continue to clean up after their dog; for those of you who do not, we feel it is not unreasonable to expect you to take responsibility and clear up after your dog.
VANDALISM – YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!
As Chairman of the Council I continue to be concerned about vandalism in our community, particularly in Illogan Park. If you see anything suspicious and an event is, or has just taken place, please ring the Police on 999. If you have information about an event which has already occurred, please contact the Parish Office on 01209 711433 or the Police via 101.
Cllr Dave Crabtree
From the front page: Site of Crane Castle, Illogan
Crane Castle is located on the edge of a prominent coastal cliff known as Carvannel
Downs, overlooking Basset's Cove, some 2500m south west of the Portreath near Illogan
(Grid Ref: SW 6347 4396). Much of the area of the monument itself is short coastal
grassland, the marginal areas however are covered in bracken, gorse, brambles etc.
Cornwall’s protected landscape is well known and much loved for its iconic tin mines and
prehistoric stone circles and these features often form some of our visitors’ fondest
memories of Cornwall and the reason why so many return time after time. These features
are also much treasured by the many local voluntary conservation groups who tirelessly
give up their own time on a regular basis to safeguard heritage sites, working with local
landowners, across the county from Rame Head to West Penwith.
But did you know that the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) contains
most of the County’s scheduled monuments?
There are currently over a 100 Scheduled Monuments (SMs) outside of West Penwith in
the Cornwall AONB on the Heritage at Risk Register. The Register is maintained by Historic
England and is free to search on their website. Cornish monuments at risk range from
prehistoric settlements, barrows and stone circles to defensive and industrial heritage
features.
Collectively these sites are principally on Bodmin Moor, the Lizard and at Rame Head, with
the main threats being vegetation and tree growth and a lack of awareness of their
management needs. Despite their obvious interest, the vast majority of sites contain no
on site interpretation or descriptions other than what survives of the monument so most
people would be unaware that they are passing through an Iron Age or Bronze Age
settlement or defensive fort. Only with the stone circles, tin mines or eighteenth century
forts that have a significant physical presence are the monuments more obvious.
In some cases inappropriate, albeit unintentional, harmful attention by visitors can be a
threat to sites such as at Stowe’s Pound on Bodmin Moor where the building of “fairy
castles” by visitors risks harming the original heritage value of this site. On others such as
the rock labyrinth art at Rocky Valley, Tintagel, the tracing by visitors on to paper of the
labyrinth features on the cliff face is causing the gradual erosion of these features
themselves. In these and other cases heritage is best safeguarded for future generations
by leaving only footprints on the path and taking only photographs and memories home.
This project seeks to safeguard and improve scheduled monuments across the Cornwall
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) working to enable local people and our
visitors to better enjoy these places. We are looking at 40 sites across: -
Rame Head
Bodmin Moor
Lizard
The North and South Coasts, including the Round in Tehidy Country Park and Crane
Castle in Illogan.
We are seeking to improve these monument sites across the AONB, through site
enhancements, including some repairs, access improvements and the clearance of
damaging scrub and to enable people to better enjoy the sites.
We are keen for local residents and our visitors to increasingly experience the sites in
person and this could include volunteering your time (individually or as a group) by joining
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cont’d...us to clear scrub from some sites or just getting out and about on foot and enjoying
the sites as all of them are on or adjacent to public rights of way with plenty of walking
routes available on www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk. We will be organizing guided walks also during
the lifetime of the project.
The project is also supported by community based archaeology groups including the
Meneage Archaeology Group, the Cornwall Archaeological Society, TimeSeekers and the
Rame Conservation Trust and artist Kurt Jackson. The Cornwall Archaeology Unit has helped
us to train these groups to work with us to survey sites at risk.
Thanks to our funders who have made this project possible: -
Chris Coldwell
Winter is when we enjoy extra special events
such as the Illogan Players Pantomime in the
cosy environment that is the Village Hall but
for one person it is also a time to tackle all
those little jobs that we’ve been meaning to
do. You may have noticed that Tom, our
superb maintenance manager, has tackled
those pesky potholes in the car park, kept the
toilets flushing, touched up bits of our interior
paintwork and ensured our lights continue to
shine bright. He’s also reluctantly boarded up
the community shelter due to vandalism but
has a cunning plan to bring it back to
community use. Tom is one of those unsung
heroes that you never consciously notice
what they’ve done but who’s efforts the hall
and our community couldn’t do without.
Thank you Tom!
Photos are of three of the principal cast members of the Illogan Player’s panto Treasure Island and three of the chorus members. The cast are drawn from the local community of Illogan Parish (or very close by) include children right through to pensioners and this year numbered 35 members of cast and crew.
For further information about the Village Hall and regular activities, please see page 8.
Saturday 28th March—Family Easter Craft Morning; 10 -12 noon
Come and make a variety of Easter crafts.
Easter Services; Good Friday; 10.30am.
Easter Sunday Family Service; 10.30 -12 noon.
For more information please check the Grapevine Website
[email protected] or contact the Grapevine Office 842213.
St. Illogan Parish Church
EASTER SERVICES (APRIL)
Thursday 9th 7.00 pm Maundy Thursday Meal and Service (at St Mary’s Portreath)
Friday 10th 10.30 am Good Friday Meditation
Sunday 12th 10.30 am Easter Communion Service
ILLOGAN CANCER RESEARCH UK LOCAL COMMITTEE
The Big Breakfast 2020
The Big Breakfast will be held on 20th March, 9.30am to 12 noon
at Illogan Village Hall.
Tombola, Various Stalls, Easter eggs.
Please support this worthy cause.
Plant Sale & Silent Auction 2020
This year’s Plant Sale & Silent Auction will be held on
SATURDAY 9th MAY 2020 from 9am to 12noon
at Illogan School
Hot Bacon Rolls & tea & coffee available throughout the morning.
Treat your gardens to some wonderful plants
Look out for news of a Summer Tea Party in the next edition of the Parish Magazine!
Cancer Research UK’s Unsung Hero Award has been presented to James Cowling for his tireless work in the background for the Illogan Local committee. James regularly helps with tables, chairs and printing to name but a few of his talents. Well deserved James !
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Dates for this edition; Spring 2020
March 4th & 18th April 1st &15th & 29th May 13th & 27th
Allsorts is a voluntarily run organisation that is FREE to attend for local people who are
retired, disabled or are affected by memory problems etc. The idea is to provide the local
community with a relaxing and enjoyable place to go where they can enjoy access to Easy
Arts and Crafts.
A L L S O R T S
REGULAR EVENTS/ACTIVITIES 2020
(Please pull out and keep pages 7 to 1 0 for future reference)
GRAPEVINE CHURCH
Weekly activities at Grapevine Community Church, Broad Lane Illogan.
All the weekly children and young peoples’ activities run term time only. A warm welcome given to all.
Regular Sunday Morning Service, 10.30 – 12 noon; Worship and Praise.
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Monday Little Lambs - Parents and Toddlers; 10 -11.30am
Splash - After School Club; 4 – 5-15 pm (for 5 – 7 years)
Tuesday Buddies Youth Club; 6 -7.30 pm (for 8 – 11 years)
Wednesday Little Lambs;10-12noon (for parents and under 4’s)
Thursday Upper room Prayer; 9 -10 am
Vinecrafts; 10 -12 noon (New adult craft group)
Momentum; 7 - 8.30 pm (11 plus teens)
Friday Open Doors Coffee Morning;10.30 – 12 noon (no charge but donations to Cancer Research)
Every Saturday; Prayer at 7am
Every 1st Saturday Exalt worship dance - 10.30 – 1 pm
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Every other Wednesday
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By Stephen Turner
Have you seen the range of activities on offer at the hall? Our activity groups are led and at-
tended by friendly folk and I’m sure you would be made welcome. Please see the list below
for contact details and what’s on at the hall.
The Village Hall is a welcoming, warm and friendly retreat and is available to hire at week-
ends for birthday parties and other social events. To book or for more information contact
Sue Skewes on 843575.
If your club or not for profit organisation would like to meet regularly at the hall (i.e. once a
month or more) then main hall hire cost is significantly reduced. Please phone 843845 in the
first instance to discuss your needs.
The following groups currently meet on a regular basis at Illogan Village Hall.
Monday 7pm – 9.30pm National Autistic Society Social Group Tuesday 2pm – 5pm Art Group 5.30pm – 9.30pm Slimming World (Contact 01209 215024.) Wednesday 1.30pm – 4.30pm Bridge Stitchers and Crafters, 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month,
Contact 01736 757726 7.30pm – 9.30pm Women’s Institute, 1st & 3rd Wednesday Contact 01209 890512. Thursday 10.30am – 12noon Hatha Yoga
1st Illogan Scouts (Term Time only): 4.45pm – 5.45pm Beavers (5 ¾ - 8yrs) 6pm – 7.30pm Cubs (8 – 10 ½ yrs) 7pm – 9pm Scouts (10 ½ - 14yrs) For more information please contact Neil Payne
on 07899 800480 7pm – 9pm Stamp Your Art Out (mixed crafts group) 1st Thursday each month,
07401353556. Friday 2pm – 4.30pm U3A Ladies Canasta Club 7pm – 10pm Cornwall Scale Modellers 01736 757726 Saturday 3pm – 6pm Illogan Messy Church, 2nd Saturday in each month.
MOBILE LIBRARY—DATES FOR 2020
The Mobile Library will be outside the Bakery, Alexandra Road, Illogan between 4 -5 pm on the following dates:
Thursday 26th March Thursday 18th June Thursday 10th September
Thursday 23rd April Thursday 16th July Thursday 8th October
Thursday 21st May Thursday 13th August Thursday 5th November
Please feel free to use this service Thursday 3rd December
CAMBORNE / REDRUTH STROKE CLUB
The Camborne/Redruth Stroke Club meets at the Penwartha Hall in Illogan from 7pm to 9pm on the second Thursday of each month. The club provides social activities for stroke sufferers and their partners/carers – activities include musical entertainment, bingo, a summer barbecue, a fun quiz, beetle drive etc followed by light refreshments at the end of each meeting. For additional information contact Paul on 07974 390811.
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Regular Services held at St Illogan Parish Church - check our website www.saint-illogan.org.uk for any changes Every Sunday 10.30 am Lighthouse (Sunday School), term time only, for children aged 3-11 years 4.30 pm Teatime Service (30 minutes) followed by a bring and share tea 7.15 pm The HUB (Youth Group), term time only
1st Sunday 10.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evening Prayer (BCP)
2nd Sunday 10.30 am Morning Worship, usually with baptisms 6.00 pm Holy Communion (BCP)
3rd Sunday 10.30 am Celtic Morning Worship with Holy Communion 6.00 pm Informal Praise & Prayer
4th Sunday 10.30 am All-Age Worship 6.00 pm Holy Communion
5th Sunday 10.30 am Holy Communion 6.00 pm Evening Prayer
Regular events held in the Parish Room (except where shown):
3rd Tuesday 2.00 – 4.00 pm Knit & Natter – new members always welcome
Every Wednesday 2.15 - 4.15 pm Illogan Handbell Ringers (except 3rd Wednesday, when they meet at
St. Mary's, Portreath) 3rd Wednesday 2.30 pm Christian Fellowship Group
Every Thursday 10.15 - 12.15pm Stay and Play Toddler Group (0-4 years), (term time only)
2nd Saturday 3.30 - 5.30 pm Messy Church at Illogan Village Hall The Parish Room is available for hire. Home Groups meet throughout the parish. Check us out on Facebook: www.facebook.com/IlloganParish
WEST CORNWALL CONCERT BAND
We are a local Concert Band of 45 players including drums and percussion. The concert
band was set up to help children and adults to perform and be part of a group of players of
all abilities. We have a professional teacher who supports us. We rehearse on Monday
evenings except Bank Holidays at Wesley Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Camborne
TR14 8EG between 7pm - 9pm, so come and join us and have some fun, all players
welcome including percussion players.
Contact details: [email protected]
We shall be performing on the 21st March at 7.30pm at Wesley Methodist Church
Camborne with Holman Climax Choir so come and have a listen or come and join us so
you can play at the concert. On the 30th May at 7.30pm we are performing at Centenary
Church Camborne with Illogan Community Choir and the Woodford Singers.
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Regular Activities at The Old School Centre For fees and availability contact the Group Leader
Note: For Rainbows, Brownies, Guides go to www.girlguiding.org.uk
Mondays
10.30am to 12noon Over 50’s Exercise ‘Core’ Group. Drop in welcome.
5.30pm to 7.45pm BBBA Gunners Martial Arts for Ages 3 and up.
Contact Susan/Andy on 07825 165170
7.30pm to 9pm Reiki Share 1st Monday of Month (Not Bank Holidays) Tim Salisbury 07719669444 / 01209 212662
8pm to 9pm Private Booking (Ballroom Dance Practice)
Tuesdays
10am Todlins Singing and Signing for Babies/Toddlers and Mums! with
Chloe Morgado Contact 07977 418566
7pm to 9.30pm Carpet Bowls
7pm to 9pm Closed Group: Psychic Development Group.
Wednesdays
New Gorup—Meet and Eat first Wednesday of the Month
10.15am to 11.45 Meet and Eat: drop in for refreshment/chat
11.45 Meet and Eat: Lunch, Contact Christine on 07955 854671 to book
3.30pm to 5pm Yoga with Ease and Grace with Ingrid Faulkner
Contact 07938 713162 or [email protected]
5.30pm to 6.30pm Rainbows
Thursdays
5.45pm to 7.15pm Brownies
7.15pm to 10.00pm Illogan Folk Dance Group 1st, 3rd, 5th Thursday of month.
Contact Fran 01209 217918
Fridays
7pm to 10pm Elm Pagan Group. (2nd Friday of the month) Contact Sue Edwards 07714 323934 Facebook: Elm Pagan Moot. Check our website and facebook pages for our Programme of Talks and Entertainment
Saturdays
9.30am to 10.45am Yoga with Rachel Bowie. Contact Rachel 01209 699841
Saturday Dance Classes with Hillary Tan:
Acts Dance UK Contact: Hillary via email [email protected]
11.15am-11.45am and 11.45am-12.15pm—Ballet Appreciation ages 18 months to 6 years.
12.15pm-1.15pm Ballet ages 7-12 years
1.15pm to 1.45pm Freestyle Class
Sundays
Book this space!
Counselling and Therapy Sessions. By appointment only. May be booked with the following professionals:
Alan Jones: Accredited PhD Psychology, Counsellor, Coach, Hypnotherapist and NLP Trainer. and Specialising in Making Changes and Solutions Focus Coaching, (accredited ACCHP Supervising Member, NLPEA, IHF, IAH). Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts: Contact: 07714 323 934
Poppy Nicholls: Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (Accredited), specialising in children and young people. Contact 07772 356658 [email protected]
Office Hours: 2pm to 5pm Mon - Thurs ; Centre Manager: Jeanette Tapping
Hall Hire £6 per hour (Meetings / Classes), £8 per hour (Parties), New Group? Give us a call, we may be able to offer you a discount to help you get started - call 01209 842999.
The Old School Centre, Nance Lane, Churchtown, Illogan. TR16 4BB Tel 01209 842999
Website: www.oldschoolcentre.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoldschoolcentre?fref=ts
THE OLD SCHOOL CENTRE
The Centre’s Trustees are looking forward to a prosperous 2020. Training days funded by
our Awards for All Grant have inspired an encouraging new programme and offers that will
begin this year.
From 2020, we are inviting supporters to become ‘Friends of The Illogan Old School
Community Centre’. ‘Friends’ will receive 3 newsletters a year to let them know first about
planned events and what is happening at the Centre, 10% discount on our ticketed events,
free entry to our Summer BBQ and Christmas Social. To become a ‘Friend’ costs £15 per
year (£12 if paid by Standing Order). Our social gatherings for ‘Friends’ are a chance to
meet Trustees and Volunteers for pleasant conversation and refreshments.
The Old School Centre’s programme of Events for 2020 are:
20/3/20 Talk: The Holman Brothers Dynasty with Roy Blewett
25/4/20 Entertainment: It’s All in the Mind! An evening of Mind Reading and Psychic,
Psychological Entertainment with Dr. Alan Jones
15/5/20 The Tale of Illogan Tower Bells presented and narrated by Illogan Handbell ringers
13/6/20 Talk: In pursuit of happiness with Dr. Alan Jones
27/6/20 ‘Friends’ Social: Summer BBQ (Centre Friends and Volunteers only)
22/10/20 Community Hub Day: for organisations offering activities and services to the
Community and open to the general public
6/12/20 Event: Christmas Craft Fair with Santa
18/12/20 ‘Friends’ Social: Christmas Party (Centre Friends and Volunteers only)
We are also planning a May Day celebration for 2021 and would like to hear from anyone
who took part in the old Illogan School May Day events in the 1950s. For more information,
reservations, Friends application forms see our website www.oldschoolcentre.org, The Old
School Centre – Illogan Facebook page or contact [email protected], 01209
842999.
We are delighted to announce that we have successfully applied for a Community Chest
Grant for a baby changing station, this will be installed soon. Thank you, Councillor David
Ekinsmyth for supporting our project to benefit our youngest attendees.
In December, we welcomed a new group, Meet and Eat Illogan. Christine Gosling and her
group of volunteers provide a hot cuppa and chat followed by a cooked meal on the first
Wednesday of the month. Bookings in advance for meals (£5 2 courses) but drop ins for
cuppa and chat are welcome. Contact Christine at least 3 days before lunch date on 07955
854 671 to book.
Did you know that we have a fully equipped kitchen and a meeting room with a Lounge area as well as our main hall? If you are looking for something a little different with character and parking on site then contact the Centre. Hire is from £6 per hour (£8 per hour for parties) per hall. Please see page the page opposite for details of our regular events.
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
The Royal British Legion Illogan Branch would like to thank everyone who gave donations and supported the 2019 Poppy Appeal in so many ways.
As a result over £17,000 was collected locally for the appeal. Thank you so much to “one and all”.
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LITTER PICKING
Following the successful Litter Picking events last year Councillors are going to undertake a further pick on:
Saturday 4th April from 10.30am – 11.30am.
We would like to encourage as many people as possible to join us and to make this a Community event. A variety of areas will be covered and if anyone would like to join please contact the Councillor you would like to assist (contact information can be found on the back page of this review) or alternatively call Illogan Parish Office on 01209 711433 for further information. All equipment will be provided but you might like to bring your own gloves.
We look forward to seeing you.
Another Successful Year for Illogan Scouts
What an amazing year we’ve had Scouting in Illogan. There are many great
achievements we can reflect on in 2019 but with all sections at near capacity perhaps our
greatest achievement is that the Group continues to grow from strength to strength. We
now look forward to a fun packed 2020 with all the usual camping and outdoor activity
opportunities (and more) that you would expect from a forward thinking scout group.
I think my personal highlight, apart from
seeing my Daughter invested as a Scout
Leader by the District Commissioner at
the Christmas Carol Service, was
spending an evening with Mr Leonard
‘Skip’ Cole, a King’s Scout from
Falmouth. He achieved the highest
award in scouting when King George VI
was still on the throne! Obviously of
senior years now, he captivated the
audience of young people from across
the Group with his witty stories and
memories of his scouting days. He also
gave out badges to everyone there from
his collection!
We have been helped throughout the year by various organisations and would like to
publically thank all those that have supported us in 2019, including: Morrisons, Tesco,
Regal Cinema, Bookers, JDS, Cornish Oven, Rhodda’s Dairy, Royal British Legion (Illogan
Branch) and Nine Ashes Scout Activity Centre, Bodmin.
The Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop all meet on Thursday nights during school
term time at Illogan Village Hall. Beavers is for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 years old and
meet from 4-30pm until 5-45pm. Cubs is for boys and girls aged from 8 to 10 ½ and
meet from 6pm until 7-30pm and Scouts is for boys and girls from 10 ½ until reaching
their 14th birthday and meet from 7pm until 9pm. After this age Explorer Scouts is
provided at a District level until they are 18 years old with the local groups meeting in
Redruth or Camborne.
There are limited spaces available in the younger 2 sections and at only £27 per term,
Scouting in Illogan still represents great value for money. Please call Neil Payne on
07899 800 480 or email [email protected] for your child to come along for three
free taster sessions without obligation.
GIRLGUIDING IN ILLOGAN
Rainbows (girls aged 5 to 7) have been busy this term working towards their badges and
having fun making friends and learning new skills. They have done a village litter pick and
learnt about thoughtful shopping and the food bank as well as joining the other units for
parades and cinema trips.
Brownies (7 to 9) started their term with baking delicious
shortbread biscuits and then went on to make bracelets
from recycled coke bottles and plastic bags in line with
Girlguiding’s Future Girl challenge which was all about
recycling and reusing. The older girls had the chance to go
to Nine Ashes near Bodmin for
an adventure day of all sorts of
outdoor activities – the weather
was best described as
‘challenging’ and all the girls
came home covered in mud but having had a great time.
We celebrated fireworks night with real sparklers and with
edible ones made from chocolate fingers and sprinkles – both
were greatly enjoyed! We went to Remembrance Parade and
the girls did us proud – looked immaculate and behaved so
sensibly and responsibly.
A lighter hearted parade was Redruth’s lantern parade
which we went to as reindeer, having had great fun the
week before with glitter and pipe cleaners making our
antlers.
We ended the term with our Christmas party before the
girls had a chance to attend a Guiding only showing of
Frozen 2, complete with a badge for attending!
Guides (10 to 14) started the term with a weekend
camp, designed to introduce the younger girls to
camping for the first time – unfortunately the weather
had other ideas and it poured and blew a gale all weekend – we managed to not blow
away and the girls had a great time and kept each other cheerful despite getting very
wet.
Indoors during the term we tried some healthy eating recipes and baked some Halloween treats. We had a visit from a photographer to give us some tips and ideas for our photography badge and learnt some very interesting stretches from a yoga teacher as part of our theme for the term about looking after our bodies and minds. On a lighter
note we had a pamper evening and enjoyed make up and massages after playing some very boisterous games. We took part in both the Remembrance and lantern parades and finished our term with a fun filled party.
Volunteers wanted! — please see page 15
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Telephone: 01209 843843; Out of Hours number: 01209 843843
Harris Memorial Surgery, Robartes Terrace, Illogan, TR16 4RX
Appointments: 01209 842449; Dispensary: 01209 842894; Secretaries: 01209 842515
Out of Hours: 01209 842449
Further information on the services available from these and other nearby surgeries can be obtained online. Google: Illogan Doctors Surgeries. Your GP will have information and contact numbers on every support service available in the area.
Boots Pharmacy, Basset Road, Illogan, TR16 4SS
Telephone: 01209 843856. Open Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 1.00pm, Sunday: Closed
Camborne Redruth Community Hospital, Barncoose Terrace, Redruth TR15 3ER. Telephone 01209 318010
The Minor Injuries & Primary Care Unit is open every day (including public holidays) between 8am and 10pm with a Doctor being present most days from 11am.
The Urgent Care Centre for drop-ins is open 11am to 7pm. Staff aim to see patients as
quickly as possible. If your injury is not serious, you can get help at an MIU, allowing A&E
staff to concentrate on people with serious, life-threatening conditions. The Radiology (X-
Ray) department is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm.and Saturdays and Sundays
from midday until 6pm. Closed for lunch between 1 - 2pm.
ILLOGAN WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Illogan Women’s Institute recently celebrated their 90th Anniversary. The "cake" photo shows Cornwall Federation WI Chair Margaret Johnson and Illogan WI member Sylvia Goldsworthy cutting the birthday cake, watched by Illogan WI President Lynn Griffiths.
The "Indoor Planting" photo shows Margaret Johnson and Lynn Griffiths demonstrate the planting of our anniversary rhododendron which will take place when the weather improves!
ILLOGAN SCHOOL PTA
A big thank you to all of you that came to our Christmas market, there were over 50 stalls
for everyone to browse. We were apprehensive as it was the first Market the current
committee had organised, but Illogan Village turned out in style.
Through events like this we are able to fund items outside the school budget; during the
festive period the children were treated to a show by Squashbox theatre, called the
Christmassy Christmas show. This was followed by the children’s bazaar on 19th
December, with a special visit from Santa.
Last year saw the first Illogan Parish Fair combined with the School’s Summer
Celebration. We weren’t sure how this would work, but it was a great success. We have
decided to make this a permanent arrangement and have decided, jointly, on a new name
which is Illogan Village Fair. This year it will be held on 4th July.
Our next event will be Easter bingo. This will be held on Wednesday 25th March and Easter eggs will be the prizes.
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HELP!
Girlguiding In Illogan is flourishing, with full units of Rainbows, Brownies and Guides – around 70 girls aged from 5 to 14
But a combination of retirements and young women heading off to university means that we are facing a shortage of volunteer leaders to support girls in their units. Meetings are once a week for between one and two hours and there is full training provided.
Leaders have great fun, learn new skills and make life long friends – please consider com- ing along to join the fun and help this thriving community of girls and young women to go from strength to strength.
For more info and to chat about the options please ring 01209 482177 or email:
[email protected]
RAY UREN AWARD NOMINATIONS
Ray Uren was an Illogan boy born and bred and a Burma campaign veteran. He took a close interest in the life and affairs of Illogan and was a very regular and frequent attender of the meetings of the parish council. He became a local councillor after a by-election for the last 3 years of his long life. The Award was instituted in his memory and is made on nomination from the public at large to mark outstanding contributions to the community in any field by any individual outside paid professional duty. Serving Councillors cannot be nominated for the Ray Uren Award.
A nomination form can be downloaded from the Councils website at
www.illoganparishcouncil.gov.uk; or email [email protected]
Alternatively please ring the Council Office on 01209 711433 for a form. Please return
your form to Mike Mills, Locum Clerk, Illogan Parish Council, Unit 2, Wheal Agar,
Tolvaddon Energy Park, Tolvaddon, Camborne, TR14 0HX
Closing date: 4pm on Tuesday 14th April 2020
School for Social Entrepreneurs - Growing Business Ideas
A Springboard programme of support is being offered to individuals, community groups and businesses which are less than 12 months old in the Illogan area. Support sessions will be held in the village in spring/summer.
SSE Cornwall is delivering the support in Falmouth, Penryn, Truro, Redruth, Camborne, Pool and St Day as well as in Illogan. It is all fully funded and so completely free for people to access. The aim is to offer this free support to individuals and unincorporated community groups who may have an idea for a community business/social enterprise they wish to explore and develop that idea further; through to new social enterprises/business (less than 12 months old) who wish to access tailored business support to enable them to develop and grow their existing business further. The programme has secured funding and we’re currently promoting it to all communities and beginning to sign up clients ready for a start date for delivery in March this year.
The programme delivery will run through to 30th June 2022 and will mostly be delivered through a mix of tailored workshops where you can meet like-minded people at similar stages of developing/delivering their business idea plus up to 4 hours of mentoring to help you take your ideas forward.
For further information please contact Sally Jones, Learning Facilitator on 01872 306130 or 07725 835565. The Workbox, 30 Ferris Town, Truro, TR1 3JJ. @SSECornwall | facebook.com/SSECornwall/ | the-sse.org/schools/cornwall
ILLOGAN WARD
Cllr Ms Veronica Cadby, 7 Voguebeloth, Basset Road, Illogan, TR16 4EU
Tel: 01209 313949
Cllr Mrs Jill Ferrett, Fairfield Cottage, Marys Well, Illogan, TR16 4EJ
Tel: 01209 842537; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Graham Ford, 4 Valley Gardens, Illogan, TR16 4EE;
Tel: 07747346481; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Paul Holmes, 78 Tregrea, Beacon, Camborne, TR14 7SU; Tel: 01209 714275
Cllr Miss Jean Pollock, 78 Tregrea, Beacon, Camborne, TR14 7SU; Tel: 01209 714275
Cllr Stefan Szoka, 3 Agar Crescent, Illogan Highway, Redruth, TR15 3NG
Tel: 01209 214735, Email: [email protected]
Cllr Maggie Thompson, 18 Penwartha Road, Paynters Lane End, Illogan TR16 4ST
Tel: 01209 844754; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Reece Weatherburn, 83 Gweal Pawl, Redruth
Tel: 01209 698793; Mobile: 07479655991; Email: [email protected]
Cllr Geoff Williams, Kiddley Cottage, Travellers Rest, Illogan, Redruth, TR15 3UY
Tel: 01209 842604 Mobile: 07853 221169; Email: [email protected]
PARK BOTTOM WARD
Cllr Lawrence Pavey, 8 Rosenannon Road, Illogan Downs, Redruth, TR15 3XF
Tel: 01209 843407, Mobile: 07855764699, Email: [email protected]
Cllr Dave Crabtree, Trengale Villa, Park Bottom, Redruth, TR15 3UF
Tel: 01209 202508, Mobile: 07803 165419;
Email: [email protected]
TEHIDY WARD
Cllr David Ekinsmyth, 6 The Woodlands, Tehidy Park, Camborne, TR14 0TW
Tel: 07811114971, Email: [email protected]
Cllr Mrs Penny Lang, Beacon View, Mount Whistle Road, South Tehidy, Camborne
TR140HU Tel: via Parish Office: 01209 711433;
Email: via Parish Office: [email protected]
Cllr Mrs Tricia Share, Field End, Mount Whistle Road, South Tehidy, Camborne TR14 0ES
Tel: 07818407714; Email: [email protected]
Locum Clerk to the Council: Mr. M Mills; Administration Assistant: Mrs J Curtis. Illogan
Parish Council, Unit 2, Wheal Agar, Tolvaddon Business Park, Camborne, TR14 0HX .
Contact us by Email: [email protected]; Telephone: 01209 711433;
Website: www.illoganparishcouncil.gov.uk and Facebook page.
The offices are open Mon—Thurs 9am—12noon. Activities of the Parish Council, planned
meeting dates for Full Council and committees, agendas, minutes of previous meetings, and
other information are all published on the Parish Council website. Contact your Parish
Councillor if there are local issues that you would like to discuss. We are here to help!
Articles for consideration for inclusion in the Summer edition of the Illogan Review must be
submitted to the Council Office by 9am, Monday 27th April 2020. Please note that we are
unable to accept any articles after this date/time. The Summer edition covers the period from 1st
June until the end of August 2020.Please ensure that all articles are sent in a format that can be
edited and that any pictures are in as high a resolution as possible (please do not send these in
pdf format as these will not be accepted). We reserve the right to edit your article as space