South Hill Connection

South Hill Parish Hall

Village Hall News

The Village Hall Committee has commissioned Mike Palmer to install improved ceiling insulation, which will include constructing a lowered false ceiling to either wing of the hall, but leaving the height of the main ceiling as it is. This will be a huge benefit to reducing heat loss through the roof. Plans for solar panels on the roof are on hold due to changes in Government funding. Outside we are looking to tidy up the car park area with increased parking being made available. By the time we get to the next newsletter, we will be calling for volunteers for maintenance, cleaning and tidying!!!!

The next event is the Cheese and Wine Tasting Evening on Saturday 25th February, at a cost of £6 per head. This is being hosted by our new members Debbie and Dave Lovell.

We are going to be consulting with the Parish Council to form a working party, to organise events for the community to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. If you would like to be involved or have any ideas, please contact me - 384770 or Wendy Trewin - 370460.

Finally, a reminder that in these hard times we have reduced hall booking fees to £12 per session. So, if you want to start a group, or hire a large space please contact Liz Moir - 383202.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

Nick Easton - Chair Village Hall Committee

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Parish Hall Contacts:

Nick Easton (Chairperson)
parishhall@south-hill.co.uk Tel. 384770

Wendy Trewin (Secretary)
hallsecretary@south-hill.co.uk Tel.370460

Liz Moir (Business/Bookings Manager)
hallbooking@south-hill.co.uk Tel. 383202

Does your club or organisation need somewhere to meet?

We have a pleasant, well equipped village hall available for hire.

Hall Hire rates:

Regular users: £12 per session
Other users: from £20 daytime; from £30 evenings
Commercial use: £50 per session
Wedding packages £150 (includes Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning)
Packages We can arrange packages to include discos, bands, catering etc.
Please enquire for further information.

Other Charges:

A deposit may be required - please speak to the booking secretary
If rubbish is not removed there will be a £5 surcharge
Electricity & Heating are via a coin meter (£1 coins)

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School Crossing Patrol Service

You may have noticed that there is no longer a "lollipop lady" on duty at the bottom of Launceston Road in Callington, when the children are going to and from school.

This is a very dangerous road to cross during the rush hour, and Cornwall Council are keen to recruit a new patrol person.

Please note that even when a School Crossing Patrol is provided it still remains the responsibility of parents to ensure their child’s safety when travelling to and from school.

If you, or anyone you know, may be interested please contact:

Sandra Webber, SCP Manager, Cornwall Council on 01872 327886 or swebber1@cornwall.gov.uk

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Announcements

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We are sorry to announce
the death of Les Doidge on December 30th 2011, aged 90. Les was a familiar and well-loved member of the community, attending all Parish events, and regularly seen riding his bike or walking his dog around Golberdon. It was standing room only at St Sampson's church for Les's funeral, because as the Rector said, "Les was a throughly nice man". He will be missed.

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Temporary Road Closure
South Hill Road, Kelly Bray

6th February to 2nd March 2012 (0800 to 1615 hours)
Cornwall Council - Surfacing and Patching Works

This will affect South Hill Road between Redmoor Road and Launceston Road, so to go to Callington we will have to go via Kelly Bray.

Read more at Callington's Community Forum

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South Hill Recreation Field and Play Area
Survey Results 2012

A survey was provided to residents living adjacent to the park in Golberdon and an online community survey was open throughout November and December 2011. There were a total of 18 respondents to the survey and the results make interesting reading.

The majority of responses were given on paper and came from people living in Golberdon (72%) and other more distant areas (16%). 10% of responses were from people living in South Hill and Upton Cross. This shows that people are now travelling to Golberdon to use the park facilities. Over half the respondents were adults, 33% were children and 11% described themselves as pensioners.

People responding to the survey reported that they used the park regularly, with 50% using everyday or at least once a week. This tallies with observations which show that the park is visited by people most during the daytime and weekends / holidays. During the lighter evenings, children are seen to use the park, usually staying for about 1 hour a visit.

Reasons for visiting the park are as follows. People could select as many options as they liked.

Click on the chart if you want to see it big enough to read!

The majority of people visiting the park are using it for play or physical activity which is very encouraging. This is a major change form the last survey in May 2010 when very few people used the park at all. Another new feature is that people now bring their grandchildren to use the facilities which is very positive for the development of our community and is an obvious benefit to extended families. People are still using the park for relaxation and this is one of the most important features that was considered during the regeneration project – we wanted to retain the feeling of rural tranquillity as well as offer children somewhere to play safely.

95% of respondents felt the park facilities were either excellent or good with 5% (1 response) reporting they were average. This was due to the uneven surface post installation. Some work was done by volunteers to try and remove the large dips and holes in the late summer. We hope that once the grass grows more this spring, some of the unevenness will not contribute a problem for users. With the maintenance happening on a regular basis, the weeds and grasses will be relatively controlled.

We asked people what features they liked about the park. Here are some of the responses.

exercise ‘All of it. Very lucky to have it all.’
‘Seeing all the young people flocking to play on the equipment. it is good to know it is safe and well looked after. It enhances the village’
‘The swing, tarmac and the wooden ramp’(4 other similar comments)
‘Safe, modern equipment in brilliant condition. Well looked after and maintained’
‘All new and varied. A lot better than Upton Cross’
‘Safe, fenced off area with a variety of equipment’
‘Little ones like the slide’
‘Tarmac area’

This is response really encouraging to the Golberdon Play Matters Team. It is great to see people liking different aspects of the development because we did try to make something for everyone! Some of the comments we have had from people using the play equipment is that it is unusual to find some many things to spin and swing on in a park. Indeed, these are very important for children’s physical and mobility development and were chosen on purpose. People also tell us they love the inclusive swing which can accommodate a number of children at any time.

We have erected a sign to show the major sources of funding and support on the Play Tractor and the park is nearly complete. Not bad for less than 12 months work. We are all pleased that people like the changes to the park and are using it so much more.

Looking to the future and possible additional developments, we asked people if they would make use of adult fitness equipment. Nearly 40% (of all respondents of all ages) said that they would use it, with another 44% undecided. We will consider whether this is a possibility with the Parish Council in the future. It would require additional grant funding to facilitate this and there are opportunities in the Olympic year through the Lotteries fund.

We also asked people to tell us what else we could do to develop the area in future. Below are some responses, in green, with our comments.

‘We would like a few seats please’

We are fortunate that the WI will be undertaking a fundraising stint to build a circular seat around the Sweet Chestnut Tree in the play Area. We will also look at providing some more seating with any left over grant funding before April 2012.

‘More equipment aimed at older children and teenagers. Perhaps in a place away from the main play park? Adult equipment would be very valued and could be good for people in our community’

‘More ramps and bigger skating things for teenagers as there are lots for adults and for little children but not as much for teens’

A further 9 responses asked for skating / biking ramps too. This has been a general theme throughout the park regeneration and something we will have to consider as a community. Young people need to be encouraged to be active and skating, scootering, BMXing and biking are all relatively energetic activities. We want to encourage children to be fit, as well as adults, so we will think hard about how we wish to proceed in future.   Again, before we take any action, we will seek to consult the South Hill Parish Council and residents living near the park and local areas.

Thank you to those people who responded for taking part in the survey. If you didn’t know there was a survey or wanted to make your views known, you can always let us know more directly. To those people who have offered us support – Thanks you – we will be in touch shortly. We have been in hibernation for the winter, but things will soon start moving again with some shrub planting in the spring.

Below are the members of Golberdon Play Matters Committee. Please make any contact via email to the Chair.

Andrea Hemmens, Chair    ahemmens@gmail.com
Jackie Easton, Secretary
Janie Eldred, Treasurer

Committee members: Andrea Hickman, David Skelton, Shane Wilton, Chris Moss

Finally, we remain very grateful to the huge amount of work undertaken by Pat Matthews, former Chair, who did so much of the groundwork on fundraising and accessing grants for us - Thanks, Pat, you have helped to give Golberdon a great legacy!

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Gowing Fuchsias

Fuchsias originate from the rain forests of South America and were first imported into Britain around 1789. The Victorians highly valued these plants, but in later years their popularity declined. In the 1950s they had another revival, which has lasted until the present day.

I try to buy my fuchsias from a specialist nursery; you have so many to choose from. Although I have to admit I have to be very firm with myself otherwise I would overspend. If you have sent through the post for your rooted cuttings, they may be wrapped in damp newspaper. These will need putting in pots no larger than 3" in diameter, and some good quality compost.

Put in a propagator if you have one or a window cill away from direct sunlight. Pot on as the roots fill the pots (little and often). To make a good bushy plant, pinch out the growing tips as shown, but do remember each time you pinch out it delays flowering for between 6 and 8 weeks.

pruning Fuchsias do not like being too wet or too cold, so water the compost when almost dry, and collect the excess in the saucer, this should be removed after 10 or 15 minutes.

I start my fuchsias off by feeding them with a seaweed feed, to promote growth, and then I switch to once a week with Chem Pak fuchsia food. Remove all seed pods after flowering; this will keep them providing more flowers.

Cuttings root easily in a warm, moist propagator. Do not put them in the heat! Cuttings should root in two or three weeks. Have fun.

Swingtime

Barbara Clemerson

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Coming Home

sign Alison and Mike returned from Florida to Golberdon in November 2011 after living in the sunshine state for over 10 years. In the last newsletter Alison remembered growing up in Cornwall and all that was fun about living on the farm. She continues below...

It’s been drizzly but not too wet
It’s been chilly but not too cold
The only snow we’ve seen is snowdrops
Long may it last!

We’ve been enjoying the mild weather and revisiting old haunts, day trips out or familiar walks from our front door - I’d forgotten how much was uphill!

The animals and plants have also been busy and are all out taking in the exceptional warm temperatures, and yes, we’ve been reminded a hundred times how cold it was at this time last year. The new born lambs bask in the sunshine while some sheep think the grass is always greener in the next field

I also managed to pick up a rotten cold. I’d forgotten how miserable they can be. A lot more could be said about that but we’ve all been there and don’t need to be reminded.

While feeling sorry for myself, I’ve noticed a lot of bird activity around the garden, great tits, goldfinch, wrens and robins on the bird table, blackbirds in the bird bath, magpies and thrush on the lawn, starlings blanketing the shrubs, pigeons noisy in the ivy on tallest trees and a pheasant in the field. Last weekend was the RSPB “Big Garden Birdwatch” you can check it out at www.rspb.org.uk/birdwatch.
click on the picture to see large version

Also, from the garden on Sunday morning, did you see the hot air balloon fly over? balloon

We visited Crocadon Saw Mill monthly Producer fair at St Mellion for the first time and spent time at the different craft stalls set up inside, from jewellery to meat. Outside we found ourselves fascinated by the birds of prey and talking to Phil who showed us his hand reared and working Kestrel, Eagle, Hawk, Falcon and Barn Owl. Find out more at www.ancientartfalconry.co.uk or visit Crocadon Saw Mill Produce Fair on Saturday Feb 18th.

I’ve always enjoyed watching and playing sports and was absorbed by the Australian Open Tennis finals seeing Victoria Azarenka dispatch Maria Sharapova and then Novak Djokovic’s epic duel over Raffael Nadal. We used to love spending time talking to Les Doidge and were always amazed by his knowledge and enthusiasm of so many different sports. He wouldn’t be pleased with England v Pakistan cricket.

We’re always looking for an excuse to eat out, does anyone have a favourite pub or restaurant we may have overlooked, please respond with any suggestions.

After two months we’ve finally had our BT phone line connected so hopefully will be able to connect successfully to the internet soon, we’re struggling with a Vodafone dongle now. Can you tell us if you are happy with your internet provider or any horror stories to avoid or other helpful input would be much appreciated.

Alison and Mike Humphreys
Green Meadows

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Full details may be downloaded here...

NOTICES

For full details of what is happening in the Parish, please visit our Events page, which is kept as up-to-date as possible...

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Events

Saturday 25th February 2012

Cheese & Wine Tasting
Parish Hall Golberdon
7.30pm

Tickets £6

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Saturday 3rd March 2012

East Cornwall Bach Choir
presents
Handel's Messiah
a singing workshop day
and performance

Workshop 11.0 am – 5.30 pm,
Public Performance 7.0 pm

Liskeard Methodist Church

East Cornwall Bach Choir’s annual Singing Day and Concert this year
is devoted to the best loved of all oratorios, and the most popular choral work in the whole classical repertoire.

Isn’t Handel’s Messiah a big undertaking for a single day?

Yes, but we shall be concentrating mainly on Part 2 (the Passion of Christ) and Part 3 (the Resurrection and ultimate triumph), while also touching on Part 1 (the prophecies and the birth of Jesus).

So if you’ve sung this wonderful work before, but a long time ago; or if you haven’t had much experience of choral singing but would like to gain some more; or if you can read music, but lack the confidence to join a regular choir - in all these cases, this Singing Day could be just what you need... It might even change your life!

Prices:
Singing Day: £12, students £8, plus music hire £1 if required
Performance: £5 at the door

Application forms (for choral singers) are available online from the ECBC website www.ecbc.co.uk, from ECBC members, or by phoning Sharon on 01752 846102.

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South Hill W.I.

Wednesday February 1st
AGM
Colour Me In - Ellen Seward

Wednesday March 7th
Yoga - Lillian Jones

These events and many more in 2012-2013
Download full details here...

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What's On In Callington?

Callington Arts Venue (CAVe)

Friday 17th February 2012

A Journey Through Jazz

The Great Western Jazz Company

Six of the south-west’s most experienced jazz musicians, playing the music they love - the popular music from the jazz and swing era.

8pm
Callington Town Hall

Tickets: £tbc Concessions: £tbc

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further details from the CAVe website

St Sampson's Church Services

St Sampson's Church

Services are held in St Sampson's Church, South Hill every Sunday at 11:15am. All are welcome.

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News from St Sampson's

The New Year has brought an unexpected change. The Rev. Peter Sharpe, the Rector of South Hill with Callington, has accepted another post down on the Lizard, and is expected to be leaving this parish immediately after Easter.

When Peter first came here, his responsibilities included just South Hill and Callington, but in recent years this has grown to include the churches at St Ive, Stoke Climsland, Linkinghorne, and Upton Cross, and since last year he has also been Rural Dean for most of South East Cornwall.

He has become a familiar face at many of the events in the parish, and especially at the annual carol supper in the parish hall. Many of you will also have met his wife Jan, who has been part of the nursing team at the health centre in Callington. When they move, Peter will be taking over the most southerly parish in the United Kingdom.

We wish Peter all the very best in his new Parish.

Until a new Rector is appointed, services at St Sampson’s will continue to be held at 11.15 am every Sunday, but the pattern of services will change slightly to reflect the shortage of ordained clergy in this area. Baptisms, marriages, and funerals will still be held when required, but after Easter, the first point of contact for anyone wanting to enquire about these services will be the churchwardens:
Geoff Clemerson on 01579 362623 (who is also your editor)
and David Brent on 01579 362312

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Golberdon Christian Fellowship Meetings

The Fellowship meet in the Parish Hall every Sunday at 6:00pm. All are welcome.

Download the latest list of speakers here...

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War Memorial gets a facelift

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Masterminded by Rick Cornell, Vice Chairman of the Parish Council, the war memorial in Golberdon has been refreshed this winter.

Rob Hall has made an excellent job of re-paving the area and building a new retaining wall behind the stone cross. The railings have been re-seated to make them safe, and the shrubs behind have had a severe haircut. If they fail to grow back, they will be replaced next year.

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Introducing the Merlin Project,
Cornwall MS Therapy Centre

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The Merlin Project raises funds for Cornwall MS Therapy Centre which is situated between St. Austell and Truro at Hewas Water. The centre provides a haven for people living with Multiple Sclerosis their families and their carers.

The centre opened in 2009 providing a range of orthodox therapies including physiotherapy and the only Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy chambers in Cornwall as well as complementary therapies such as Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Bowens Technique. The centre also provides counselling sessions and runs regular Yoga and Pilates classes to those living with MS as well as other Neurological conditions.

The centre also provides activities for family and carers including an annual male carer day.

In August 2011 the centre opened a purpose built conference room, providing meeting facilities to the wider community. This also provides the centre with an important income stream.

2011 also saw the opening of a small hairdressing service to further emphasis the holistic approach to therapy the centre advocates.

It costs £250,000 a year to run the centre and as a non-governmentally funded project, the charity relies on grant bodies and fundraising activities to run the centre. The charity aims to subsidise £60,000 worth of therapies yearly for people living with MS as well as their carers.

For further information about the fundraising activities of the Merlin Project or to discover ways you can support our work please contact the centre on 01726 885530. Website: www.merlinproject.org.uk

Upcoming events at the centre

Cornish Night - Friday 17th February: 7pm till 9pm £5.00 a ticket (Includes pasty supper). Cornish singing with Imerys Eastern Area Male Voice Choir, Cornish beer & wine, Cornish quiz & raffle

Prize Bingo Night – Friday 16th March at Cornwall MS Therapy Centre, 7pm

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