Week St. Mary Village

Issue No 248 - August 2008

WEEK ST. MARY MAGAZINE SCARECROW FESTIVAL 21ST - 27TH AUGUST
Theme: 'Down On The Farm' Please help us to maintain our place as North Cornwall's FIRST and BEST Scarecrow Festival. Entry forms are now available in the Post Office - Funds raised will go to the Revel Fund and the Magazine.

WEEK ST MARY BELLRINGERS OUTING
This years coach outing went to East Devon. The ringers and friends braved a very wet day to ring at five towers, all very different. The first was at Feniton, where we made a grand start by missing the turning to the village and touring the A30 a bit, then we went on to Offwell where the pretty village had hung out the flags to welcome us (it was their fete day actually). We lunched in Honiton, by which time the rain had truly set in for the day, so little shopping or sightseeing was done but the lunch was excellent and served only just in time. From Honiton we went on to Shute which is beside the National Trust’s Shute Barton. A small but very holy calamity left us with only five bells to ring there but the local Captain was very understanding and we went on into Colyton to ring a huge six where the smallest bell was heavier than the largest bell at the previous tower.
Another celebration was taking place in this village and we were treated to some Morris Dancing and those who were not ringing managed to get a little entertainment from a clown in the village hall. Next was supposed to be the highlight of the trip when we took over two trams on the Seaton Tramway to tour the Nature Reserve on the way to tea in Seaton. What we got of course was a wobbly ride in the rain and a hurricane in Seaton town which resulted in our taking over a tea shop for shelter. By this time we had realised that eating outdoor fish and chips was not a practical idea so our driver Paul Tilley arranged for us to eat at the Cat and Fiddle outside Exeter instead. They managed to feed all 48 of us and the rest of Devon seemingly in just over an hour and we all piled back into the coach to race home before Paul’s tachometer brought us all to a standstill. (We could all take advice from Tom Collins on how to eat a full steaming hot Lasagne in three minutes without getting indigestion) An exciting day to say the least, I’m nearly dry now though and I think everyone enjoyed it – you never know what will happen on these trips and this one was a little more exciting than usual!
Thank you to Tilley’s Coaches for a safe journey and the usual flexibility – I must say Paul didn’t seem to worry about the possibility of scratching his own coach as much as Stephen – perhaps it’s not because he’s the boss but because Stephen is the one who has to put it right? Lesley Booker

WEEK ST. MARY FOOTBALL CLUB
Week St. Mary FC held their Annual Presentation Dinner and Dance on Friday 27th June at Trethorne Leisure Park. The event was well attended with Chairman Andrew Smeeth making the introductions. The presentations were by local Sports Editor Mervyn Palmer who started the evening by presenting 1st team captain Wayne Hannaford with the Duchy League Division 3 Runners-up shield and individual trophies to the team members. This was followed by the presentation to manager Tom Hannaford of a framed photo of the victorious Launceston District Cup Winners team. Various trophies were then presented – see report HERE! An enjoyable evening was had by all with thanks to our hosts Trethorne Leisure Park and James Bromell and Gareth who provided the disco.

WEEK ST. MARY CHURCH SAFARI SUPPER
Saturday 2nd August 2008 from 7pm. Adults £9; Under 7's £5; Sunday School FREE. 5-Courses, Sherry and Wine included in the ticket price. For tickets / bookings please ring 341221.

MR RON BROMELL
I knew Ron from an early age when they kept a smallholding in Holsworthy, where he kept cows and then did a milk round in Holsworthy. After the farm was sold, they moved to Bude, then bought the shop and petrol pumps at Week St. Mary, where they carried on the business for several years. A part of the house then became a bakery, where Ron helped Peter by looking after the ovens so that nothing was burnt. They then moved to Bude, but still continued to come back and help in the bakery. Ron worked hard all his life, was honest and a true family man. I was sad to hear of his passing and my best wishes go to all the family. Glennys Baker

BIG BREAKFAST
Week St Mary Methodist Chapel are planning to hold a ‘Big Breakfast’ in the Sunday School Room on Saturday 16th August from 9.30am until 2.00pm in aid of Chapel funds. All are welcome and we would very much appreciate your support.

EPILEPSY RESEARCH
I would like to thank all the people who have sponsored me so far, in raising money for Epilepsy Research in memory of my son, Peter. I have already completed the London 10km run (the easy one!) in a time of 48 minutes and 5 seconds. The London Triathlon is on Sunday 10 August and consists of a 1m swim, 24m bike ride, and a 6.5m run. The sponsorship form is in the shop for anybody who would like to support me.
Many thanks, Andrew Martin (and family)

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Michelle Roberts on her achievement of a National Professional Qualification for Headship. Michelle is now qualified to apply to any primary school as Headmistress.

JOKE FROM NICK DAVIES
A cat died and went to heaven. St. Peter met her at the gates and said. “You have been a good cat all these years; anything you want is yours for the asking.” The cat thought for a minute and then said. “All my life I lived on a farm and slept on hard wooden floors. I would like a real fluffy pillow to sleep on. St. Peter said. “Say no more.” Instantly the cat had a huge fluffy pillow. A few days later, six mice were killed in an accident and they all went to heaven together. St. Peter met the mice at the gates with the same offer that he made to the cat. The mice said. “Well, we have had to run all of our lives: from cats, dogs and even people with brooms! If we could just have some little roller skates, we would not have to run again.” St. Peter answered. “It is done.” All the mice had beautiful little roller skates.
About a week later, St. Peter decided to check on the cat. He found her asleep on her fluffy pillow. St. Peter gently awakened the cat. He asked. “Is everything okay? How have you been doing? Are you happy?” The cat replied. “Oh it is wonderful. I have been so happy. The pillow is so fluffy and those little meals on wheels you have been sending over are delicious!”

WEEK ST MARY PARISH HALL
The event, “Music for a Summers Afternoon”, a concert given by the Midsummer Singers and Players on Sunday 20th July, proved to be a really enjoyable and entertaining afternoon. We had a good number of folk come along and they tended to stay for the whole afternoon’s performance. The splendid sum of £120 was raised from donations, for Hall funds. Our thanks to the Midsummer entertainers for their support of our Parish Hall. Also thanks to the Ladies who supplied the refreshments. Len Davies

ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
Thursday, 21st August to Wednesday, 27th August in Week St. Mary Church. Come along to the Arts & Crafts Festival, we shall be open from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. each day. We will have a wide variety of crafts available to buy: painted glass, paintings, pottery, quilts, jewellery, etc. and a bric-a-brac and cake stall. Tea and coffee available daily in the church and cream teas will be served on the green on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. If you would like to exhibit or help at the festival please give Micheline a call on: 01288 341 689 or Email: michsmith007@yahoo.com

VILLAGE SEATS
The Parish Council wishes to thank Dick Bolt and Ron Jewel for so kindly donating their time, skill and materials to repair the seat at Green Hill.
We would also like to thank Jeff Roberts for organising donations for a seat in memory of Lawrence Denner, and all the people who contributed. A sum of £326 was raised and the seat will be commissioned as soon as possible.

HOG ROAST & SAUSAGE SIZZLE
Saturday 30th August 5.00pm to 8.00pm at the Rectory. It’s a fund raising event, proceeds to Week St Mary Coffee Pot Club and Sunday School AND EVERYBODY IS WELCOME

HAVE YOU GOT THE BOTTLE?
This is an appeal for FULL bottles for the Revel Bottle Stall. If you have any spare sealed bottles containing anything legal available to donate then please contact Sue Dickenson on WSM 341134

WEEK ST. MARY YOUTH CLUB
The Youth Club is now closed for the summer holidays and restarts in the Parish Hall on Monday 8th September. We are still in need of a male and female volunteer to help Stephen Smith with the senior section 7.30pm to 9.15pm. Please ring Len Davies 341513 if you feel you can help us in this very worthwhile community service.

COUNTY COUNCILLOR REPORT
SCHOOL TRANSPORT:
During my teaching career it was always considered good practice on out of school trips to have one member of staff to every fifteen children. If the group includes boys and girls, then both a male and a female teacher would also need to accompany the group. Teachers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the children in their care. Local authorities also have a responsibility for official transport to and from school. I have always felt that the quality of this expectation reflected poorly in comparison to school trips. It’s not unusual for the only adult present on the journey to and from school to be the bus driver. More than forty unaccompanied children can be on a bus where the drivers attention is concentrated on traffic and the road ahead. Problems of bullying and other misbehaviour can occur during the journey to and from school, and these problems can be difficult to solve. Generally it must be a good reflection on the behaviour of our children that there aren’t more problems than there are. The County Council is to pilot a scheme of CCTV cameras on a limited number of busses, and if successful this could be rolled out to all school busses. Is this a poor reflection of our times? Is it right, or wrong that children’s behaviour should be monitored in this way? There may come a time when this may be considered for all official school transport, and although the trials are not happening in my area, I would be interested to hear the views of local parents on this issue.
FIRE SERVICE:
In the annual report I reported that the Cornwall Fire Service was piloting new service rotas for retained fireman to guarantee their availability for a call out. They will be paid a small retainer when on a rota. It is also expected that this change in practice will also help in the recruitment of new firemen as the retainer income is guaranteed where as the call out payment isn’t. The proof that such changes may be necessary, were evidenced by a recent report in the press when a fire crew were unable to man their appliance as insufficient crew responded when they were paged. A neighbouring crew had to be called thus causing a delay.
Under current retained fire crew practices of paying call out fees only and without official duty rotas, the manning of an appliance cannot be guaranteed. If the trial scheme proves to be successful this will help to ensure that a crew is available when needed. This is very important in rural areas where our service is made up entirely of retained firemen.
County Councillor Bob Booker

RUMINATIONS FROM A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD
The bell-ringers’ outing and a drenching day, even when the rain stops. Before we set off, above the Glebe behind the rectory, soft clouds are already piling up one upon another to form majestic towers of ever darkening cumulo-nimbus. On the coach excited chatter defies the meteorological gloom outside and Lesley puts on a business-like air as she distributes the itinerary: Feniton, Offwell, Shute, Colyton and Sidbury. In the memory of my childhood a distorted platform-announcer voice rattles off a similar list. When Great- Uncle John was still a stationmaster at Camelford, our exciting, bone rattling journey into Cornwall was a rough and
tumble tour of just such a schedule. That is complemented, too, by the possibility of a tram ride at Seaton; like the rain, nostalgia promises to permeate the day!
As we arrive at our first venue Lesley marshals us off for ringing; name, rank and number - first six to ring up and be quick about it! As we climb from the coach, a soft wind shakes torrents from the trees leaving us soaked. Lunchtime at Honiton and it continues to drizzle, morbidly. We alight from our warm, dry mobile shelter seeking a refuge in which to consume our victuals though some, more sensibly and with stronger bladders, stay on board. However, nodding towards the ‘Red Cow’ conveniently placed on other side of the street, Lesley lifts our morale with a pub lunch and ‘a swift half’.
For dedicated ringers it is ‘collecting’ towers that makes the day; “Not rung this’n before - how many bells did y’ say?” For the dedicated supporters, on the other hand, it is the churches themselves; “Look at they comfy chairs, Mary, now us could do with some like that!.” But for me it is the churchyards. Maybe, as the vicar, I have gained a natural disposition for such sober surroundings but then certainly, over the centuries, there has been a significant body of writers who have been drawn to them as irresistibly as Irish poets have been drawn to pubs. So, having disgraced myself by breaking a stay-peg on the 3rd at Shute, at the next tower, Colyton, I wander off instead among the humps and stones to savour the impersonal melancholy and to note both the damp ecology and the touching verse. Considering that, as well as from a damp climate, they have been watered by tears for a thousand years, the average village churchyard should be all grief, all loss, heart-breaking acres. Whereas, to me, churchyards are far too interesting a venue in which to be upset. Sue has been known to emerge from the porch with exciting news of a children’s corner or ‘an excellent idea for a church loo’; “Come quick!” “In a minute,” I say, eyes turned to an obelisk for a Victorian rector with six names which now the lichens and honeysuckle struggle to erase! Modern memorials have ‘James’, then ‘Jimmy’ in brackets. Mossy marble fenders from between the wars hold in folk who worshipped here before London to Exeter was four hours by road or forty minutes by air! And here is angelic Celia aged 12, looking up bare footed. And here is a famous man hereabouts with a line in the church guide pointing the way to his slab.
Like far off St Anne’s at Whitstone, this ‘God’s acre’ is fortunately too uneven to keep tidy all over so that one steps from even sward into gloriously steamy jungle. But then, when one comes to think about it, what better way to paradise than via a good, mismanaged country churchyard with the bells ringing our welcome and where, like us, the footstones vanish and the headstones topple, and all gradually grows unreadable? RevdRob

WEEK ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council Meeting took place on Monday 21st July 2008 under the chairmanship of Mr J Ward with 10 Councillors, the District and County Councillors, and 80 members of the public present. The following matters were discussed:
POST OFFICE
Invited speakers were: Jackie Carpenter, the Postwatch Panel Chair for Cornwall and John Bowerstock, Postwatch Panel Chair for Devon; Sarah Olney Post Office Ltd External Relations Manager for the South West and Jonathan Lewis, Post Office Network Field Change Adviser.
The Chairman explained that we face the closure of our post office as we know it, and the most vulnerable in our community will be badly affected.The Post Office explained the decision was reached on the following criteria:
• Proximity: 95% of the rural population to live within 3 miles of a post office
• The relative size of the post office
• Customer sessions
• Financial benefit to the business
The proposed Outreach Mobile van service allows the Post Office to claim that the village has access to a Post Office, and thus meet their proximity criteria. They welcomed practical suggestions about what they have got
wrong or misunderstood.
Postwatch’s role is to provide guidance on the message we need to deliver, to ensure all messages from concerned people are seen by Post Office and their content taken account of. If we wish to save our post office, it is VERY IMPORTANT to communicate with Post Office and Postwatch.
Issues they consider relevant are:
• How far away is another post office
• Is the mobile going to give the service required – will it be adequate
Post Office Ltd are making a proposal. We must make a strong case for something different and prove that the van is not sufficient. Postwatch can provide information to help us make a case that is reasonable. Individual letters count for much more than a petition.
The following points were raised:
• Post Office have not looked at areas of rural deprivation, though they have for urban areas of deprivation.
• leaving 3 or 4 post offices open along the A39 (Marshgate, Crackington Haven, Wainhouse Corner and Poundstock) all within 3-4 miles of each other when 150 square miles round Week St Mary is left a void
• One criterion Postwatch were reluctant to accept was what it costs the Post Office to run each branch, yet the Post Office will not release figures.
• those working could not access the service at the times the van was proposed, and it would be hard for those with young children to get out for a short window of time: Post Office said there was not an entrenched position on the hours and timing of outreach services provided.
• We fear that the mobile van would be a dwindling service as was the case at Canworthy Water.
• Access criteria for disabled people were challenged. 13 people in the village use disabled buggies, 40.2% of people in this ward live with a long term limiting illness yet were being offered a significantly worse service, eg Queuing in the rain and wind without shelter for limited hours in Week St. Mary, no access to other branches given the very limited bus service and poor access in all the other branches left open. Post Office has no evidence about what has happened to the elderly and pensioners where a mobile van has been put in place. A request was made as to where the new mobile vans can be inspected for Disability Access – no answer was given.
• Different Outreach models were discussed and the possibility of setting up a Partnership in the shop was mentioned, though this would only offer limited transactions.
• Devon County Council are looking at a deal to support local post offices, as Essex County Council have done – perhaps we should be asking Cornwall County Council to do the same.
• Post Office do not follow the government guidance that where the Post Office is linked to the last retail outlet in the village there should be a presumption not to close it.
• Transport and access will be very hard to anywhere else: parking is a problem already in the main towns round about especially in holiday season; Wainhouse corner and Crackington lie across a busy and dangerous road which is a notorious accident black spot.
• Post Office estimate 18% closures across an “area”: in Cornwall it has been 22-23% reflecting how deeply rural this area is; in this County ward it is over 50% which means we have been hit the hardest in the country – especially in view of our fear of attrition over mobile vans.
• Postwatch will be closed down at the end of September, before the closure programme for Cornwall has been completed – which is“particularly unfortunate for Cornwall”.
• We were urged to copy our letters to Post Office, Postwatch, County Council.
The Chairman said it is imperative that everyone writes a letter individually, not just 1 per family. He urged people to attend the public meeting in Bude Parkhouse Centre on Wednesday 23rd July, and urged everyone to make their views known at a variety of levels.
Road closures in Week St. Mary & buses: the Clerk and the County Councillor had got agreement for traffic lights for the Scarecrow festival, to avoid complete road closure; the problem now is that the closure of section 1 (Stewarts Road to Week Green) will prevent the buses from running. Clerk trying to get someone to take action to resolve the situation – Mr Lazarus whose group is doing the work is being very helpful.
Playing Field -. Mr Bromell is happy for the Parish Council to build a sports hall on the land transferred to the Council as a playing field. The Chairman thanked Mr L Davies for all his work on this.
The following correspondence was dealt with:
Society of Local Council Clerks: 34th National Conference; Clerks and Councils Direct Magazine; One Cornwall Newsletter issue 10 end June 08; One Cornwall: Invitation to first Informal Community Network Bude Tuesday 29th July, Room 4 Parkhouse Centre 7pm – reply kpemberton@cornwall.gov.uk Two places had been booked: Mrs M Smith and Mr W Pearce would attend; NCDC Ward Profiles; Cornwall County Council: invitation to Bude Children’s Centre Grand Opening Sat 26th July 2008 12-3pm Broadclose Hill; Local Councils Update May 2008 ; CALC: briefing on the Planning Bill 2008; Matthew Taylor MP – Request for letters of support against St Dennis incinerator; One Cornwall/SouthWest Lifelong Learning Questionnaires: please return at this meeting for Clerk to return; NCDC - Consultation on One Cornwall Localism Charter; CALC general meeting Tues 29th July Truro 7pm on Charters and Community Networks. Clerk to ask for proceedings from the meeting.
Roadford Lake Woodfair publicity: posted to Notice Board and Shop; Cornwall County Council: notice that Fire Brigade IRMP Service Plan is approved see www.cornwall.gov.uk/fire; Cornwall County Council: Art & Craft exhibition private view 10.30am 28th July 2008 Camel Centre, Camleford; 2008 Cornwall Village of the Year: judging date for shortlisted villages: Wed 6th August N Cornwall. Ms T Kabler could not be here for that date so Mrs Linda Cobbledick will host the event. Ms Kabler will organise representatives from community organisations to be available; The Ramblers’ Association Newsletter – passed to Footpaths Co-ordinator; NCDC – premises suitable for Use as Polling Stations
Finance Cheques were raised for the following: Mr J Anston-Race for Toilet cleaning and expenses; S J Fry for Grass cutting at village greens; Mr J Sandercock for filing cabinet Audit Commission Completion of Annual Audit (no issues). Notice of Conclusion of Audit and right to inspect the Annual Return posted to Parish Notice Board 8th July 2008 for 14 days
Council Assets - Mr Jeff Roberts had collected £326 in donations for a seat in memory of Lawrence Denner with an inscription “In memory of Lawrence the Gentle Giant”. Mart Hirst had agreed to install the seat. The seat on Green Hill has been repaired by Mr Ron Jewel, aided by a donation of cement and transport from Mr Dick Bolt. Thanks were due to both of them.
Planning
The following have been received:
1. Notice of Approval for Development for formation of a riding arena at Whits End Farm, Week St Mary for Mr & Mrs Bridgey
2. Notice of Approval for Development for prior notification for erection of a storage shed at Creddacott Farm, Week St. Mary for Mr SW Barriball
3. Notice of withdrawal of application Ref 2008/01118 Erection of semi-detached Bungalows (1 pair of bungalows) to provide staff or holiday accommodation for rental purposes, to replace existing workshop building Nissen hut) for Mr A Middleton at Lambley Park Country House Hotel
4. Notice of withdrawal of application Ref 2008/01117 Replacement of 3 bed on-site mobile home with triple garage/store with 2 bedroomed holiday apartment/staff accommodation above for Mr A Middleton at Lambley Park Country House Hotel, Week St. Mary
The following Planning applications have been received:
1. Full Planning Application for Mrs Frances Hornblower for demolition of existing garage workshop and erection of cottage style dwelling Ref 2008/01165
2. Prior notification for the erection of a livestock building at Land at Greenamoor Whitstone for Mr T Hannaford Ref 2008/01244
3. Outline Planning application for Erection of semi-detached chalet Bungalows (1 pair of bungalows) to provide holiday accommodation for rental (amendment to 2008/01118) for Mr A Middleton at Lambley Park Country House Hotel Ref 2008/01286
4. Outline Planning application for erection of a triple garage/store with 2 bedroomed holiday apartment/staff accommodation above (amendment to 2008/01117)
5. Full Planning Application for Mr D Sobey of Swannacott Week St Mary for the Installation of two 15kw wind turbines mounted at a hub height of 15m and the rotors are the three bladed type with a diameter of 10.4 m REF 2008/01353
6. Full Planning Application for Mr S Barriball of Creddacott Farm, Week St Mary for the Installation of two 20kw wind turbines mounted on 15m hub height towers and are three bladed upwind type with rotor diameters of 10.4 m REF 2008/01354
7.The next Parish Council Meeting will be on Monday 18th August 2008 at 7.30pm in the Methodist Hall
Nicky May - Parish Clerk

THE FUTURE OF OUR POST OFFICE - THE PARISH COUNCIL VIEW
On 15th July 2008, as part of a programme of closing 2,500 branches nationwide, the Post Office announced its intention to close Week St Mary’s post office and replace it with an “Outreach” service comprising a mobile van parked in the Square on 3 afternoons – Monday (2 to 5), Wednesday (2 to 5) and Thursday (2 to 4). The post offices in Whitstone, Bridgerule and Grimscott are also scheduled for closure (with a mobile replacement service) whilst Marhamchurch is to be closed completely. The existing mobile service serving North Petherwin, Warbstow, Canworthy Water and Yeolmbridge is effectively being axed.
This would leave Wainhouse Corner (6 miles away) as our nearest surviving fixed base Post Office, followed by Bude, Launceston and Holsworthy. Visits to all these alternative locations have cost and accessibility implications for us all.
There is a 7 week local public consultation period expiring on 1st September 2008 “to ensure that the views of local people are taken into account before any final decisions are made by Post Office Ltd.”
The Parish Council is unanimously opposed to the closure of Week St Mary’s post office and is in the process of preparing a comprehensive response summarising the potentially devastating impact on the community. The Parish Council will also be vigorously campaigning for a better Outreach solution than the 8 hours a week mobile service currently proposed, in the event that the closure proposal cannot be reversed. The survey carried out in mid-June, the TV and press coverage arranged for the day of the closure and setting up the information desk in the Square were the first steps taken. Close contact is being maintained with Jeff.
A review of the reasons why a small number of closure proposals have been successfully over-turned in other rural areas of England and Wales suggests that the sheer volume of views expressed could be a factor. It is therefore crucial that: if you have not already done so, you immediately write a letter to Post Office Ltd and copy it to Postwatch (addresses below) setting out how the closure will adversely affect you and why the proposed alternative mobile service is inadequate for your needs– pre-addressed envelopes and further information can be obtained from any member of the campaign team if they visit you to assist with the letter writing.
At the Parish Council meeting on 21st July Post Office and Postwatch representatives confirmed that writing letters is very important. Postwatch are the watchdog that makes sure the Post Office takes account of the number and content of the letters they receive. It is therefore important to copy your letter to Postwatch. Issues they consider relevant are: How far away is another post office; Is the mobile going to give the service required – will it be adequate.
We also believe that Postwatch in particular will take interest in the following:
• What post office services you use and how often you use them
• If you run a business or work from home within the parish, what impact will the closure of the post office have on your business
• Why the proposed outreach services will not be enough to meet your needs
• Is public transport available to take you to the next nearest post office branch
• What problems you will face in getting to the next nearest post office (eg how far it is, how long it will take, lack of transport, how much it will cost in fuel or bus fares, mobility problems)
We have been advised that each individual letter will only count as one, even if signed by several people, so EACH PERSON needs to write their own letter.
During the week commencing Monday 4th August, people from the Week St Mary Post Office campaign team will come to every door in the Parish to offer help with writing the letters. It really is very important that we do this – it has made a difference in areas where they have managed to keep their post office open.
Addresses for letters are:
• Tim Nickolls, Postwatch, Network Development Manager, FREEPOST CONSULTATION TEAM
• FREEPOST POSTWATCH
If you are able, it would help to copy your letter also to:
• Dan Rogerson, MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
• Ben Bradshaw, Minister with Responsibility for the South West, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
• Cornwall County Council, Post Office Closure Consultation, Chief Executive’s Department, Cornwall County Council, Truro, TR1 3AY
• Nicky May, Parish Clerk, Midsummer Cottage, Week St Mary
But the most important thing is to write to Post Office and Postwatch
Nicky May – Parish Clerk

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
Our July meeting was held at Wentworth House where members and their guests enjoyed a bring and share Summer Party. Despite the lack of sunshine everyone agreed it was a lovely evening. A big thank you to member Victoria, and her husband Dick for being such good hosts and for the use of their lovely garden and house.
Friday, 22nd August is the date of our annual fund-raising 'Mini-Market' which will be held at the Week St. Mary Chapel Forecourt from 10 a.m. until 4.30 p.m. There will be a Cake and Produce stall with home made items for sale, as well as a Bric-a-Brac stall. Refreshments will be served throughout the day and will include coffee, light lunches and afternoon/cream teas. We hope to see you there. Guests and visitors are also very welcome, so do come along.

THANK YOU
Roy Stripp would like to sincerely thank all Family & Friends who helped to make his 60th birthday celebrations such a memorable & successful occasion. Roy was overwhelmed by the generosity shown in the many gifts presented to him on the evening of his party.

WEEK ST MARY PARISH HALL HUNDRED CLUB
The lucky winners in the July 2008 Draw are:-
1st - No 114 £20 Daphne Slade
2nd - No 3 £10 Elizabeth Langton
We are STILL awaiting a few members to renew their this years membership. The 'Parish Hall Hundred Club is the halls main source of revenue. We do have a few numbers that are not allocated. The cost is £10 for the year, with a draw every month and a 'Grand draw' in December. If anyone would care to have a number, please get in touch with Ivor Barriball or myself, Len Davies as soon as possible.

WELCOME
Welcome to the village for our little people. Congratulations to Bri and Kate of Ashbury Grove on the birth of their daughter, Kara, on Tuesday 1st July at home.

BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH
Dave Johns: a Happy 60th Birthday on 4th August. Michael Tricks a Happy 60th Birthday on 1st August. Any Birthdays or anniversaries welcome.

REVEL TOY STALL
Carolyn Berry WSM 341185 will be running a Nearly New Toy Stall at this year’s Revel. Please save any toys in GOOD condition for her and bring them to the field on the day. If you could let her know what you have in advance that would be great. Carolyn can’t store anything so please hold on to them until the day if possible. Thank you

WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE
Bri, Kate and Connor to Ashbury Grove & Martin and Sandra to Cobweb Cottage (formerly Vernell Cottage)
We hope you will all be very happy in Week St Mary. Keep your eyes open for news of events and activities that you can join in with in the future! Please don’t be afraid to contact the editor (editor@weekstmaryvillage.co.uk) or Caroline in the shop if you need any further information about life in the Parish.

SUNDAY SCHOOL BBQ & BEACH FUN FOR ALL
Each month the Sunday School holds a fun day session. This month it’s a Hog Roast & Sausage Sizzle. We would like to invite anybody young and old to join us. There is no charge, all we ask is that you bring along whatever you would like to cook on the BBQ. Rolls and drinks will be provided. Please contact Sue Booker 341579 or Claire Mould 341096 if you require more information. This will be a weather permitting activity so lets hope for lots of sunshine!

ADVANCE NOTICE
Week St Mary Sunday School would like to start a modern singing and dance club in the village, the club will probably run on a Friday early evening. If there is anybody interested in joining could you please contact either Sue Booker or Claire Mould on the numbers above.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Every Sunday 09:30 am at the Rectory Room except for Family Service where we all meet at the service instead. Come along and see us or ring WSM 341134 for information

FROM THE MAGAZINE TEAM
Please send all information for inclusion in the magazine to the editor email address, the editor email address is solely for the purpose of providing information for the magazine and not for personal messages, thank you. NOTE: the email address magazine@weekstmaryvillage.co.uk is now invalid.

BOYTON COUNTRYSIDERS CLUB
For details contact Secretary Mrs A Colwill 01566 774322. This month Wednesday 20th August, Exmoor and Dunster

COFFEE POT CLUB
The Coffee Pot Club meets every Tuesday. 10 till 12. We meet to drink coffee and tea whilst our pre-school age children have a chance to play. New members are always welcome. Contact Sue Booker WSM 341579 or Nicola Pugh on 341033. We now meet at the Parish Hall so that the children have more space to run around.

C A M E O
Come And Meet Each Other at Week St Mary Rectory on Friday August 15th from 2:30 pm. Once again we look forward to your company for tea, coffee and biscuits. As ever, transport can easily be arranged if you contact Sue Dickenson on 01288 341134. Look forward to seeing you!

REVEL CAR BOOT
There will be a Car Boot on Revel Day in September on the Playing Field, setup time @ 12:00 noon, opens @ 12.30pm till 3.00pm, pitch £3.00, no exit till after the Harvest Queen Crowning. For further details contact Sue Dyer on WSM 341083