Week St. Mary Village

Issue No 237 - September 2007

REVEL CELEBRATIONS - Saturday 15th September

FUNDAY ACTIVITIES
Fancy Dress Judging - Green Inn 1:45 pm
This year's theme is Space and Aliens
Leave in Procession led by Camelford Band 2:00pm
Crowning of the Harvest Queen on the Playing Field (or in church if wet) 2:30pm
Opening of the Revel Fair and presentation of prizes 2:40pm
Camelford Band Plays until 3:00pm
Children's Races 3:00pm
Dog Show from 3:30pm
Revel Tea in the Parish Hall 4:30pm onwards
Gardening Competition, Stalls, Games, Bouncy Castle all afternoon

REVEL GARDENING COMPETITION

Best single Rose 3 Runner Beans

Best Chrysanthemum spray (any colour) Longest Runner Bean

Potted plant Largest Pumpkin

3 Dahlias 3 Onions

3 Carrots with 1" of top

3 Beetroots Childrens Classes

3 Potatoes Largest Sunflower Head

3 Tomatoes Garden in a biscuit tin

A truss of Cherry Tomatoes Vegetable Monster

Entry is free. Maximum of 2 entries per person per class. Entries by THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13th.
Children's entries morning of Revel - Staged between 12noon - 1.30pm
Entries to Ron and Norah Jewell 01288 341580

EVENING EVENT
Meet in the Square 7.30 for Live Folk Music from PROFESSOR JOHNSON
Followed by Lantern Procession to the Playing Field (Please bring a lantern - limited no. available)
Celebrations in the Tent City to include Space Hopper Obstacle Racing, Bar provided by Green Inn, Barbecue, Soup Kitchen, Bonfire & Disco

PARISH HALL – Forthcoming events:-
(Proceeds in aid of Parish Hall) An evening of `Nostalgia` (or “Fings ain't wot they used t' be”)
A fun evening recalling those bygone years of the 1940`s – 50`s – 60`s & 70`s with CHRIS BATTERS.
Friday November the 9th in the Parish Hall. Please keep this date free, it promises to be a good evening.

WINE & WISDOM EVENING
We announced, in last month's magazine, that we would be holding two 'Wine & Wisdom' evenings in the coming months. The first one is on FRIDAY 12TH OCTOBER AT 7-30PM. The cost is £4.00 per person, in teams of 6, and includes wine and nibbles - extra wine/beer/soft drinks can be purchased on the night.
If you would like to enter a team or you would like to be put in a team, please 'phone me asap or at least by September 30th so that we can purchase a licence from NCDC to hold the event, on WSM 341117.
It is a fun evening- not Mastermind- so come along and enjoy it and if you have got any suitable Raffle Prizes for the night , they will gratefully be accepted. Hilary Dorren (Parish Hall Secretary) WSM 341117

WELCOME TO THE VILLAGE
Please let us know of any new arrivals. 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.

WEEK ST MARY REVEL - SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER
The Revel Committee would like to make an appeal for new soft toys to go on the Soft Toy stall. Please store these for now or contact Mrs Berry on WSM 341185. We will also need jams and chutneys and old China suitable for smashing WSM 341513. Thank you.

BOYTON COUNTRYSIDERS
For details of Boyton Countrysiders club please contact Norah Jewell on WSM 341580

SAFARI SUPPER
Many thanks to all who took part in this year’s Safari Supper which raised £1,018.50 for Parish Church Funds.
The evening was a great success and the travelling feasters had a very relaxed and friendly evening, managing to take in several houses which have not been visited before for the event.
Our grateful thanks go to the hosts and hostesses who made us all so very welcome - Linda and Roy Cobbledick, Judith Taylor, Rob and Sue Dickenson, Jeanne Powell and Dan and Sue Booker.
The following lunchtime saw the stalwart few doing their best to eat up several pans of carrots and a few tonnes of boiled new potatoes in the Rectory garden. I think we did very well and my night vision has improved no end. Thank you Rob and Sue for your hospitality. Lesley Booker

4TH AUTUMN FAIR - Coombeshead Farm
I am on the Committee organising the fourth Autumn Fair at Coombeshead Farm, Lewannick. This is being held on Tuesday, 16th October, from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. All profits will go to the Home Farm Trust Respite & Care Centre at Tregadillett, opened last year by Princess Anne, which is now well known to a lot of local people. The Fair is going to be the biggest ever, and held at exactly the right moment for early Christmas shopping! There will be over 30 stalls from all over the country and these range from stunning home-made jewellery, fabulous clothing, exotic food, hand painted china, decorative bags, wonderful gifts from far corners of the world and much more.
The venue couldn't be more perfect, as the Coombeshead barns have been most wonderfully and sympathetically converted into a venue for functions, weddings etc. They are also very conveniently located close to the A30 and there is ample parking. Refreshments will be served all through the day and these will include delicious lunches.
Our main problem is to get people through the doors! We have a very limited budget and can't afford much advertising, so we are hoping that parish magazines will give us a helping hand with articles describing all
the marvellous attractions.
The whole day would be a very local event and all the money goes to a local charity (not to the Home Farm Trust national organisation). If you would like any more information, do please let me know. Thanks, Veryan Milne Home

WEEK ST. MARY SCARECROW FESTIVAL 2007
Residents of Week St Mary made another fine effort this year for their Annual Scarecrow Festival. About 30 families took part and produced a fine display of Scarecrow 'Heroes' which have been much enjoyed by
locals and visitors alike.
There were several competitions which some of the Scarecrows were entered for and which were judged by visiting families, randomly chosen on Friday 24th August. These families were given a list of entries for each
class and asked to choose their favourite . The winners received a festival Certificate.
The results were as follows:
Best Scarecrow made by an Adult, Sue Booker and family with Inspector Gadget chosen by the Tawnley family from Portsmouth.
Best Under 12's Scarecrow, Harry Powell with Transformer chosen by the Miles Family from Marhamchurch.
Funniest Scarecrow, Sue Booker again with Inspector Gadget chosen by Mrs Bartlett from Launceston.
Best Scarecrow Group, Jeff Roberts with Wild West chosen by Lizzie Webster from Canworthy Water.
Most Heroic Scarecrow Saint Piran by Lesley Booker chosen by the Smerr Family from Marhamchurch.
Week St Mary Magazine would like to thank all of the families who so diligently judged the competitions and all of the Scarecrow Makers who once again drew so many people in to join in Annual Festival.
Other successful events during the Festival included 2 days of lunches and refreshments by the WI, a large and very professional Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale by the Parish Church, three days of Cream Teas on the Green, Music in the Parish Hall on the Sunday afternoon. The overall winner is the Scarecrow that raises the most money in donations for the Magazine Scarecrow Fund which this year will be used to support the Magazine and The Revel as usual but which it is also hoped will be able to make a donation towards the development expenses of the new Community Centre Project. Thanks to David Martin for his wonderful display on the Village Website. Lesley Booker 01288 341221 Photographs/ CDs available from me.

C A M E O - Come And Meet Each Other
Next time will be Friday September 7th at 2:30 pm. Tea and company at the Rectory Everyone welcome and Transport can be arranged. Phone Sue Dickenson on 01288 341134

CONFIRMATIONS at WEEK ST MARY 2007
On Sunday 30th September, at 7.00pm, Bishop Roy will come to this parish to confirm anyone who wishes, whether they have been previously baptised or not. Usually, this would take place at Truro Cathedral, so this is a rare, once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity for baptism-and-confirmation by our own Bishop, in our own benefice. This is an open service and everyone is welcome to attend and support those being confirmed.
In preparation for this, a number of one-hour informal discussion sessions are being held for those who might like to be confirmed, at Week St Mary Rectory, from 7.00pm on Tuesdays 4th and 11th September. They are appropriate for anyone old enough to speak for themselves during which we can have a cup of tea, a few biscuits and the opportunity to ask questions and have things simply explained. For those who would like to join these sessions there is no pressure or commitment to be confirmed unless, at the end, you really wish to do so. If you or anyone you know, young or old, is interested, please ‘phone me on 01288 341134 and book
your place; all the more the merrier! Rob

CLAUDE BARRIBALL
We got to know Claude when we came to live next door to him. I spent many hours with him cutting down trees at Highmoor and falling in brambles picking blackberries and tasting his homemade wine - which was rather potent. He was a true and genuine countryman taking an interest in all things from flowers to vegetables and fruit and anything to do with farming. His great interest was bees. He was even mentioned in a concert sketch by the late Peter Not in the late eighties. He loved making jam and growing Amaryllis.
His main ambition in later years was to reach his 90th birthday which he did. What a lovely party it was. Sadly his health gradually deteriorated and he moved to Beaumont Court. He still kept his sense of humour and looked forward to us bringing him the Parish magazine every month. Ron and Norah Jewell

COMING SOUTH FOR TWO CONCERTS
Mendip Male Voice Choir was founded in 1919 as Timsbury Male Voice Choir (a village 8 miles south of the City of Bath). The choir has nearly doubled in numbers, widened its repertoire and improved its singing since the appointment of a young lady, Kate Courage, as Musical Director, four years ago. Kate lives for music and her teaching skills, commitment, enthusiasm and musical knowledge uplifts the choir and audiences alike. The change of name, in November 2006, was to reflect these changes and the fact that members come from a wider area.
Carl Speck was appointed pianist in the spring of 2006. A gifted young man whose playing helps raise the standard of rehearsals and concerts. Our regular soloist is Hannah Lockwood who has recently attained a 1st with honours for musical performance at Bath Spa University. A young lady with a great future and a voice not to be missed. Mendip Male Voice Choir has always been used to singing locally, but is now getting known further afield. This is Mendip MVC’s first visit south, though some visited as Timsbury Male Voice Choir many years ago. We very much look forward to singing in an area renowned for its male voice choral sound. The choir is giving two concerts, both start at 7.30 p.m.
Concerts at:
Bideford Methodist Church on Friday 14th September: Mendip Male Voice Choir and soloist Hannah will share a full programme with a well known local ladies choir The Appledore Singers.
Bude Central Methodist Church on Saturday 15th: Mendip Male Voice Choir will give a full concert, with Hannah contributing to the programme.
Tickets for each are £5 available at the door. Proceeds, after choir and church expenses, will be donated to the Devon and the Cornwall Air Ambulances. The choir thanks Durrant House Hotel, Bideford for its accommodation. One of the choir members is a son-in-law of Fred & Mary Axford in the village.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A COUNTY COUNCILLOR
Monday the 23rdth of July was a quiet day for me as a County councillor. There was the usual traffic of emails and the morning’s post, so my day included a councillor’s normal administration. I then studied numerous papers concerning a previous appeal about a complaint against the council. I then attended a local parish council meeting in the evening. I try to attend as many of the eleven parish council meetings in my electoral
division as I can. This is dependent on what other meetings I need to attend and on good communication from Parish Clerks.
Tuesday the 24th I was in Truro for my first meeting at 9.15 this was followed at 10.30 by full council. One of the major items once again was the possible reduction of full night time cover at Falmouth and Cambourne to a retained service. This week end, with the appalling fire at Newquay, one can see the importance of a quality and responsive service across the county. Our rural and isolated communities also need a quality service and must be fully considered whilst considering the towns.
Wednesday 25th was a new experience for me. Although I have sat on many employment appeals in my role as a regulatory board member; This was the first stage three panel, which I have sat on to investigate the quality of a previous hearing concerning a complaint against the council. Unlike employment appeals which consist of three councillors, these panels consist of two independent members of the public and one councillor.
Thursday 26th I had to be in Truro for the monthly planning committee meeting. There were no applications in my division on this occasion but the major application was the Park and Ride application in Truro which was approved.
On Friday the 27th I had no scheduled meetings and I was able to look forward to the slightly reduced work load which council’s usually plan for the August holiday season. County Councillor Bob Booker

RUMINATIONS FROM THE RECTORY
Working at my desk until the early hours and so rising later than usual; one glance from the bedroom down over the glebe is almost enough to send me scuttling back to my bed. Though careful not to enter the wide open window, summer rain falls down like a hissing curtain. The little pond on the terrace finds it all too much and gargles loudly and a sopping wet squirrel picks its way anxiously between the puddles that have formed under the horse-chestnut at the boundary fence.
Still weary from last night’s bureaucratic over-indulgence I, too, hip-hop absent-mindedly from task to task finishing nothing. Uninspired by Sunday’s theme, I thumb through an already much-thumbed copy of Hymns Ancient and Modern Revised ; I wonder what to talk about for young Hector William Valentine Boswell’s baptism tomorrow - some youngsters at this one, so it’s pilgrims I think!
Edging along under the Rectory Room eaves, I lean back within a foot of the rain, impressed by its immensity, as I make my way to the great store-room of the garage to search for resources. The old woollen cloak - sleeping bag, greatcoat and Macintosh all-in-one; the wide-brimmed hat, not unlike those worn by cricketers; the canvas shoulder-bag and the heavy chestnut staff. Finally, indoors again to rummage for a scallop shell.
The scallop shell is the traditional emblem of Saint James the Great, popular with pilgrims on the Way of St James to the apostle's Spanish shrine at Santiago de Compostela. Medieval Christians making the pilgrimage to his shrine often carried a scallop shell with which they would present themselves at churches, castles, and abbeys in the expectation of being given as much sustenance as they could pick up with one scoop; oats, barley, and perhaps beer or wine. Thus; even the poorest household could give charity without being overburdened.
How many pilgrims, I wonder, proudly wore their scallop-shell as they battled on foot against such inclement weather as this, on their way to James’s silver shrine; and what happened to them once they had stood beneath the giant censer, the Botafumeroe; did they then have to walk all the way back? Certainly, today is no day for a pilgrimage, not even the brief promenade to Geoff’s shop to post a letter; and anyway, despite his tale of the ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’, John Bunyan used to say that pilgrimage for most of us had to be the sanctification of the daily walk to work.
Taking that as my cue I make my way back to my desk to reflect disconsolately on my tiredness, the weather and the ever-present mountain of paper.
My reverie is broken by a gentle tapping on my study window; David Steven has arrived with Msekayise Fodo, our visitor from Umzimvubu. His parishes being well over six-thousand miles away, Mse’s pilgrimage makes Compostella seem like an easy stroll! Week by week, for the next three months, he will roam parish to parish sharing with us his experience of ministry to the impoverished communities of the South African Transkei. He carries no scallop shell, makes no bid for even a scoop of charitable support, but his first-hand account of undernourished orphans and AIDS infected families leaves me ashamed of the earlier denial of my comparative well-being. Clumsily, I try to sympathise, but he brushes aside my embarrassment and smiles. A pilgrimage in reverse, he has brought his shrine to us. “It’s all right,” he says, “I tell my people they are differently blessed – they are rich in faith!” RevdRob

WEEK ST MARY PARISH COUNCIL
The Parish Council Meeting took place on Monday 20th August 2007 under the chairmanship of Mrs P Johns with 8 Councillors, and 0 members of the public present. The following matters were discussed: Purchase of land adjacent to Playing Field has now been completed as of 6th August 2007. Loan repayments (by invoice from NCDC) are due in forty equal instalments of £975, at end of October and end of April each year.
Higher Exe Farm planning permission withdrawal: Clerk requested to follow up what will happen next as the work has already been done without permission.

ADOPTION OF MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT
It was proposed by Mr I Barriball, seconded by Ms T Kabler and unanimously agreed as follows:
That the Week St Mary Parish Council resolve to adopt the Local Authorities (Model Code of Conduct) Order 2007 including paragraph 12(2) on 20th August 2007, effective from 1st September 2007. That the adoption of the Model Code of Conduct shall also include as a preamble the Ten General Principles governing conduct under the Relevant Authorities (General Principles) Order 2001.
That the Standing Orders of Week St Mary Parish Council shall be amended to include the following wording under ADMISSION OF THE PUBLIC TO MEETINGS: “With the permission and at the discretion of the Chairman any member of the public may comment on an issue being debated by the Council in order to provide information or clarification of items relevant to the matter being debated. This facility will normally be limited to a maximum of only three minutes per person on the subject being debated”.
The Model Code of Conduct, the preamble and the revised Standing Orders are available for public inspection – please contact the Clerk (01288 341662).
Football Club. – Container for storage of equipment is now in place and Nicky Davies has the key. Away team will have separate lockable changing rooms. Home Team will use stage to change and a doorway will be knocked through from Stage to showers. There will still be space on stage for storage of Youth Club equipment and small tables.
Poor Man’s Piece – Trustees are requested to discuss the use of the land for allotments.

The following correspondence was dealt with:
Cornwall Association of Local Councils- County Bulletin ; Bude & District Forum-Minutes of Meeting at N Tamerton 17th July; Cornwall Countryside Access Forum - Annual Report; CALC - Draft list of services for delegation from unitary authority (Clerk to ask CALC whether training will be available to enable Councillors to take on new responsibilities; and to note that previously when Parish Councils have taken on services there has not been a corresponding decrease in the Council Tax allocation to NCDC.); Cornwall County Council - One Cornwall, One Council chosen by Government; Cornwall County Council - Archaeology Alive Annual
Review; South West Regional Assembly - Public Consultation – Review of additional pitch requirements for Gypsies and Travellers in the South West; NCDC Licensing Section - Invitation to Public - Mr L Davies attended the meeting and now has knowledge and contacts to resolve queries on licensing issues.
Finance Cheques were raised for the following: Mr JL A Race for Toilet cleaning and expenses; Mr RJ Bennett for Grass cutting at the village greens; Audit Commission for Audit fees 2007; Nicky May for Clerk’s salary and expenses.
Victim Support Cornwall request for donation was shelved until December 2007 when the precept will be decided for the following year.
NCDC have billed for a recharge of expenses for uncontested election: Clerk to check this bill before paying as there has never been a charge for this on previous uncontested elections.
Public Toilets Timer now OK but bulb needs changing – Mr L Davies will sort this out.
Footpaths Japanese Knotweed has been dealt with on Back Lane but is a spreading problem at Church Mews. The Environment Agency has new advice on the best methods of control.
Dog Bins We are on the waiting list for a dog bin at Week Green.
Parish Plan Committee will meet on Monday 3rd September at 7.30 in the Methodist Hall.
Planning - The following have been received:
Notice of Determination in respect of agricultural prior notification for development for the erection of a straw and machinery storage building for Tom Hannaford, Moor View, Appleton, Whitstone : detailed plans are required
Notice of Approval for development for re-development of existing industrial building to form 3 no. industrial units with residential; accommodation above at the Old Garage, Week St Mary for Mr K Bromell Ref: 2006/01642
Notice of Approval for development for the detaching of Higgins Cottage from the Cottage and the erection of extension to Higgins Cottage together with re-slating and regularising the roof at The Cottage, Higgins Cottage, Week St Mary for Mrs FL Hornblow Ref: 2007/01255
Notice of Approval for development for the erection of 21 replacement holiday chalets (revise details to approved application no. 2004/00863) at Treetops Holiday Park Week St Mary, for Treetops Holiday Park Ltd Ref: 2007/01222
Register of Electors: Clerk to write to Electoral Services requesting that the Electoral Roll be presented in alphabetical order rather than by street.
Next meeting will be on Monday 24th September 2007 at 7.30pm in the Methodist Hall. Nicky May - Parish Clerk

REVEL BRIC-A-BRAC STALL
WANTED - any unwanted items suitable for the bric-a-brac stall. Please deliver them to Sandy Not or to the field on Revel Saturday.

REVEL TEA
Donations of food for the Revel Tea would be much appreciated. Food lists are in Church, Chapel and the shop. Anyone wishing to help with tea please contact Margaret on 0794903817

CREAM TEAS
to be held at Launceston Golf Club on Saturday 29th September from 3 p.m. in aid of Children’s Hospice South West

SENIOR YOUTH LEADER WANTED
Due to personal commitments Mike Caesar-Gordon finds it necessary to relinquish his leadership of the Senior Youth Club which is held on Monday nights from 7-30pm to 9-15pm.
The club is seeking candidates to take on this very vital role, please contact Len Davies on WSM 341513 in the first instance.

WEEK ST MARY PARISH HALL HUNDRED CLUB
The lucky winners in the August 2007 Draw are:-
1st = No. 105 - £20 Mrs Marcham & 2nd = No. 79 - £10 Mrs Maisie Shenstone
The 'Parish Hall Hundred Club', is the hall's main source of revenue. The cost is £10 per 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.

JAPANESE KNOTWEED
Japanese Knotweed is a serious problem, and has been spotted here in Week St Mary. It is a dense perennial weed that forms dense stands of tall canes, smothers local plants and insects and can destroy property. It spreads very readily and ADVICE IS NEEDED FOR ITS CONTROL, as the wrong treatment can make it spread even further. DO NOT DELAY. If you find you have knotweed growing on your land you should eradicate it. A leaflet showing a picture of Knotweed will be displayed on the Parish Noticeboard this month.
Thanks to Lawrence, the problem on Back Lane has been controlled. However there is a growing clump of Knotweed in Church Mews.
For advice call the Environment Agency 0845 9333111 or the following websites:
(1) www.cornwall.gov.uk/environment/knotweed (2) www.ex.ac.uk/knotweed - Nicky May, Parish Clerk

PUBLIC TRANSPORT TIMETABLES
Your guide to buses, trains, ferries and planes - routes, stops and times available from the Post Office.

WEEK ST. MARY FC FOOTBALL TRAINING - PLAYING FIELD 7.00PM
Mens (1st & 2nd teams) – Wednesdays, Ladies (Friendly team) – Tuesdays; New/Old Players Welcome

BIRTHDAYS THIS MONTH
Happy birthday to Connor Pugh who will be 1 on 11th September.
Happy birthday to Jake Webster who will be 11 on 18th September.

WANTED - NEW MAGAZINE EDITOR
Must have basic computer skills and an e-mail facility. An answerphone is useful but not essential. The editor receives and checks all copy which arrives by e-mail, hand written notes and word of mouth. After typing and chasing copy as necessary, everything is then forwarded to Terry Edwards who puts it into the magazine format. This takes time and is then proof read by the Editor before printing,
assembling and distributing. Still interested? Please contact the Editor for more details.