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POLGOOTH PANTOMIME
FEBRUARY 2015
www.polgoothtimes.co.uk
Editorial
As I write this editorial, nature is showing that spring has sprung. This
year the camellias and magnolias are looking magnificent and primroses
and daffodils are giving a lovely splash of yellow. Despite the
temperature still being low, many of us are now busy in the garden, as
demonstrated by the queue at the tip most weekends. Hopefully by the
time the magazine is distributed in May we will be experiencing some
warmer weather and we can start saving on our heating costs.
The magazine this issue is concentrating on the Village Hall. The hall is
so important to Polgooth but for several reasons does not realise its full
potential. Please take the time to fill in Garrys survey on the new
website (see page 40) so the Hall Committee are aware of your interest
and can try and provide something for everyone. If some events are
aimed more at group participation and you are like me a single or have
a non-social partner, perhaps some of us can get together as a group in
order to enjoy the social events; please feel free to contact me on 01726
65342 or email info@polgoothtimes.co.uk if this appeals to you.
The Village Hall Committee is investigating several options to help with
fund-raising, so please check regularly the new
www.polgooth.weebly.com website for updates.
The expected date for the Dragon Racing event in the hall is 11th July,
also you have plenty of time to prepare for The Wheelbarrow Carnival,
which should be on 8th August. More details on these events will be
available nearer the time.
We have by now missed the Cornwall Hospice Care annual Make A
Will Week but please contact Tamsin Thomas on 01726 or 07442
533832 if you would like more details on donating or leaving a legacy to
this worthwhile cause.
Lastly, I would like to thank Garry Hitchens, on behalf of the village and
Polgooth Times for his time and energy, producing the Pantomime,
creating the new website and his efforts toward improvement of the
village hall by producing the survey. I hope his new Cinema Club is
successful in providing a regular evening of entertainment. Please see his
article on page 8.
Di Thompson (Editor)
01726 65342
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Cherry Watt
Polgooth
Film Club
Come and join other film lovers for an evening
of movie goodness
One evening every month, Polgooth Village Hall will become
a community cinema.
A wide variety of films will be shown.
Teas, coffees and other refreshments will be available.
Watch new (and not so new) films in HD on the big screen.
Look out for posters for further news and updates, or contact
polgooth@outlook.com
Coming Soon
The film club will probably be on the second Thursday of the
month. The first one, 'a not to be missed', is scheduled for
Thursday 14 May, more details can be found at
www.polgooth.weebly.com or from Garry on 01726 61220.
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May 13th
Coastal Gardening
May 23rd
(11.00 am)
June 10th
Garden Visit
July 8th
Summer Buffet
Pentewan
Nurseries
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Bert feared his wife Peg wasnt hearing as well as she used to and he thought she might
need a hearing aid. Not quite sure how to approach her, he called the family Doctor to
discuss the problem. The Doctor told him there is a simple informal test the husband
Range
of
could perform to give the Doctor a better idea about herExtensive
hearing loss. Heres
what you
do, said the Doctor. Stand about 40 feet away from her and in a normalSamples
conversational speaking tone see if she hears you. If not, go to 30 feet, then 20 feet and so on
Free Measuring
until you get a response.
Free Estimating
That evening, the wife is in the kitchen cooking dinner and he was in the den. He says
to himself Im about 40 feet away, lets see what happens. Then in a normalFitting
tone he
asks Honey, whats for dinner? No response.
So the husband moves closer to the kitchen, about 30 feet from his wife and repeats
Peg, whats for dinner? Still no response.
Next he moves into the dining room where he is about 20 feet from his wife and asks
Mobile
Honey, whats for dinner? Again he gets no
response. 07968862624
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Trelowth, St Austell
Barry Marsh - 07887 767630
www.stellarsolar.co.uk
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Polgooth 2030!!!!!
Attending a public meeting in the village hall recently really got me thinking which
was the intention of the meeting anyway! A new committee has been formed through
a government initiative to be the voice for communities at Borough Council
meetings. A voice that is intended, as I understand it, not only to gather views,
hopes and aspirations, but to interpret and relay the communities views regarding
plans and decision making that is likely to affect any of those communities.
Incorporated in the purposes of the meeting was an encouragement to think outside
the box of the here and now by giving opportunity to post our thoughts, hopes and
dreams to enhance community life and what infrastructure would bring it about.
Further encouragement was given regarding possible funding for certain types of
ventures.
SO do we as Polgooth village people yearn to see positive changes happen in the
near or not too distant future? If so what? Should we be giving ourselves
opportunity to share our views and continue to feed back to this committee what we
want?
We can wait for the compilation of a questionnaire to be widely circulated in up to
two years time or we can begin to grow a plan for our space some of which may
be realised in our time?
How about it?
What do we want Polgooth to look like in 2030?
What are we going to do about it NOW!
Jeanette Warren (May 2014)
The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group would also be very pleased to receive any
comments via the website wearestmewan.org.uk
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to
church
with
me
and learn about God?
This time a little voice came out of the box.
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POLGOOTH PUNCHLINES
DID I READ THAT SIGN RIGHT:
TOILET OUT OF ORDER, PLEASE USE FLOOR
BELOW
IN A LAUNDRETTE:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE
REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT
GOES OUT
IN AN OFFICE:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP
LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR
FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN
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PURE PLEASURE
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Di Thompson, (Editor)10 Pondhu Road, St Austell.
01726 65342.
Sally Williams (Compiler) Treloweth Farm Cottage, Trelowth
01726 75129
Roger Smith ( Treasurer) 44 Little Trelower Park, Trelowth
01726 67653.
David Holman (Webmaster) 38 Polyear Close, Polgooth
01726 64267.
Lynda Thomas 1 The Old Cooperage
01726 77800.
Nik Howard Tynance, Fore St, Polgooth.
01726 73189.
Heather Lamble 50 Polyear Close, Polgooth
01726 75299
Katherine Spencer (Adverts) Netherton, Trelowth Road.
01726 61889
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VILLAGE DIRECTORY
Police: Ring 999/112 for EMERGENCY - but for Local Enquiries the number now is
101 and ask for your Local Police Station
The NHS 111 service. You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it is not a
999 emergency. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free
from landlines and mobile phones.
The Polgooth Post Office & General Stores
The Shop is open
PO Counter Open Weekdays 8am to 5.30pm Sat (8 am - 12.30pm). The last post is
collected at 4.45pm on weekdays, 9.30am on Saturdays, no collection Sundays. Tel:
01726 73816 (see advert)
The Polgooth Inn . 01726 74089, email: enquiries@polgoothinn.co.uk
Monday-Thursday 11am11 pm
Friday & Saturday 11am12am
Sunday 11.30am11pm
The Mobile Library opening times from 16.01.15 then fortnightly
Trelower Park
16.0516.25 pm
Woodgrove Park (top)
16.3016.35 pm
Refuse Collection takes place on Wednesday. Recycling fortnightly.
See special notices re Public Holiday Collections.
Coal and Anthracite is delivered by R.A. Hawke & Co.
Mondays in Polgooth - Wednesdays at Trelower Park
Tel: 01726 73121 (see advert)
Daily and Sunday Newspapers are delivered by
The Post Office & General Stores (delivery or collection).
Travel Cornwall Bus Service 471 is now operating between St Austell and Gorran
Haven.
Age UK Minibus to Truro. 2nd and 4th Friday of each month leaving Trelowth Road
at 1.15 pm. Return fare 2. For more information contact Pam Harrison 66681 or
Barbara Littlejohns 71265
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PLACES OF WORSHIP
St. Mewan Parish Church
For details please contact the churchwardens, Myrna Baker 01726 73698 or
David Priston 01726 70575.
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66892
65758
72845 /07968862624
74070
07768713957
65300
68689
844688
814466
68926
65656
73121
66445
845100
73958/07824961470
07884812739
844411
222963
883838
823333
07886791392
883757
842360
74089
73816
67111
74056
883655
07887767630
72959
68202/73533
07434947420/07816913479/
01726891972
75930
68746
Johnny Cowling
Comedy Night
RECOVERY SERVICE
EAST RAND POLGOOTH
01726 72959
GILES E T MCGUFFIE
LONDON APPRENTICE
R. A. HAWKE & CO
Anthracite, Coal and all solid Fuels. Delivery to your door or collect
pre-packed at the shop.
Come and see our selection of Brass and Copper-ware:
Candlesticks and Lamps: Companion Sets in Brass or
Wrought iron-work:
Opening hours
1 - 5 pm Weekdays
9.30am - 1 pm Saturdays
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A1WESTON
SCHOOL OF MOTORING
33 Years Experience- competitive rates
A1westonschoolofmotoring.tel
Simon Sweet St Austell 61167
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J & L Plumbing
Call Dave Hitchens for a free estimate
Bathrooms
Natural Gas Boilers
Gas fires
Plumbing Repairs
Tel: 01726 73958
Mobile 07824 961470
Email: info@jandlplumbing. biz
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Bowen &
Spinal
Touch
in Polgooth
Back pain/sciatica
Poor posture
Neck/shoulder
restriction
Headaches/Migraines
Sports injury
Digestive complaints
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ENVIROSCAPE SOLUTIONS
Mr Nigel Mitchell
Tel: 01726 844688
Mob: 07968353653
Web: http://enviroscapes.wix.com/kernow
Email:enviroscape.solutions@outlook.com
Fencing
Garden Maintenance
Chain Link
Palisade Fencing
Timber Post and Rail
Timber Board & Panel
Steel Mesh Panel Systems
Security Fencing
Timber Gates
Animal/Stock Fencing
Strimming
Weed Control Including Japanese
Knot Weed
Ornamental & Native Hedge
Trimming
Shrub Pruning
Tree Works
Landscaping
Paving
Pergolas
Hand Rails
Raised Beds
Timber Decking
Supply/Lay Quality Turf
Ornamental Stone Walling
Rotovating/Soil Preparation
Grass Seeding
Decorative Gravels (supply & Install)
Installation of Low Maintenance
Gardens
Felling
Pollarding
Crown Reduction/Lifting
Windblown/Storm Damaged
Trees Cleared
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Stockists of
Moroccan Oil and
Goldwell products
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MAYS
COUNTRY STORE
PET: Most leading brands of pet food. We carry a
wider range and are cheaper than the
supermarkets.
GARDEN:
Growbags, fertilizer, compost, peat,
seeds, hand tools
CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR: Wide range of top
brands including Tayberry, Tagg, Hoggs, Dickies,
Caterpillars, Dr. Martens
EQUINE: Feed, bedding, riding wear, tack, rugs,
most things for horse and rider
HOUSEHOLD: Domestic cleaners, detergents,
washing powders, kitchen essentials
D.I.Y:
Decking, timber, fencing, hand tools,
power tools, building materials
D MAY AND SON
HEWAS WATER, ST AUSTELL
01726 883838
Open Mon-Fri 7.30 am - 5.30 pm
Sat 8.00 am - 5.00 pm
Ample Parking Assisted Loading
Beside the A390 St Austell to Truro road
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Barry MarshTrelowth
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