Friday, 7 March 2008

Dog Beach Ban Altered

Penwith District Council have reviewed and altered the dog ban on beaches orders.

The new orders state that from 1st May to 30th September dogs are banned from the beach between the hours of 8am and 7pm.

-Quote-
"These new beach bans will be reviewed in October 2008 and if it becomes evident that there has been an increase in dog fouling on the beaches during the summer months the Orders may well be extended to cover a 24 hour period.

Penwith recognises that many dog owners are responsible and pick up their mess and it is a small minority that don't. The message is abuse this flexible ban and loose it, don't be one of the minority who spoil it for the majority - pick up after your dog.


Any person found taking their dog onto a beach when the ban is in operation will be liable to a fixed penalty ticket of £75 reduced to £50 is paid within 10 days of issue."
-End quote-

Dog walkers should be aware that the whole of the beach, including the area below Trebarvah, is affected.

These links will take you to the relevant information;

http://www.penwith.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=23621

Map
http://www.penwith.gov.uk/media/adobe/b/t/Map06-2007_1.pdf


Thanks to Paul of Quilkyns for bringing this to our attention.

Tuesday, 4 March 2008

Maen-du Point - What Was This Wall Built For And By Who?

There is part of a wall still visible just to the right of the benches at Maen-du Point. The photo was spotted on the Gallery page of the website and I have been asked for more information



It has been said that it was built by French prisoners of war, has anybody heard the same thing and can anybody add any more information?


You can add your comments at the bottom of this post (just click on 'comments') or contact me via email.


This all helps in putting the history of Perranuthnoe together so any information you can give will be gratefully received and will be of benefit to our village as it will all be stored forever for future generations.

Thank you

Friday, 29 February 2008

BT Price Hike - Beware New "Unlimited Weekends" Calls Package

BT is in the middle of a massive marketing campaign for its new "Unlimited Weekends" calls package, which will offer free calls on Saturdays and Sundays. However, there is a catch: weekday evening call charges will rocket to more than 2000 per cent of their current cost!

Unlimited Weekends will replace BT Together Option 1, the basic calls package, from 1st April. Under the current standard regime, an hour long call to a UK landline during the week costs a flat-rate 4.5 pence.

The new charging scheme will slap a six pence set-up levy on each call. Each minute of the conversation will then be charged at 1.5 pence per minute, so Monday to Friday an hour-long call to a UK landline will go from 4.5 pence to 96 pence. The full details are here.

Thursday, 14 February 2008

Urgent - Photos Needed - Boat Cove

Has anybody got any old photos of the shed at boat cove as it is felt they may be helpful with regards to planning permision etc.

If you do have any please could you drop them in to Kevin & Val at Perranuthnoe Village Crafts as soon as possible.

Thanks

Sunday, 10 February 2008

Oil Cartel Update

Just to let everyone know, an order for oil has now been placed, with a discount being obtained.

Sunday, 3 February 2008

Boat Cove Association - Minutes - 31/01/08

Attending

Ian Hicks - Chairman
Val Blake - Treasurer
Kevin Sansom - Acting Secretary for meeting.
Alistair Cameron - National Trust
Julie - N.T. Warden
Frank Jehu
Robert Jehu
Steve Breeze
Mary
Bob
Kay Bowman

Apologies for Absence

Brianna Breeze could not make the meeting due to illness.

Meeting Commenced at 18.00

The Chairman told the N.T. reps. tha B.C.A. had now been set up as a constituted organisation and of it's aims in promoting and maintaining Boat Cove's traditions.

The Chairman asked the N.T. reps. as to what would be acceptable to the Trust in the way of replacements for the shed and slip.

Alistair said that if the 'new' shed matched the existing one in size, he could not see much problem, although planning permission from Penwith District Council would be required for a new build structure and N.T.'s architechtural and building office would have to be consulted.

However, he was more concerned over a new slip way, particularly whether the structure would be in keeping with the coastal environment, natural habit and health and safety issues.

There was concern that a new slip should not interfere with the coastal footpath, as this would mean the county council becoming involved.

Various build options were discussed, but the following actions were agreed.

1. The Chairman would approach P.D.C. planning control to take advice on what might or might not be allowed and to arrange a site meeting.

2. N.T. would help with drawing up plans and specifications for the shed and slip, following B.C.A.'s consultations with P.D.C.

3. As the N.T. had no money available for work on constructing a new slip and shed, the N.T. agreed to help with advice on grant applications and sources of funding.

4. Any new slip and shed should be constructed in such a way as to benefit the wider community, i.e. to increase the number of working boats to a maximum of 8 and to allow a number of light craft, kayaks, or canoes to use the facility.

5. Sources of old photos of the shed(s) and slip should be sought, as these would help with funding applications, by showing that this was a continuation of a centuries old traditional way of life.

If permissions were received to go ahead and replace the slip and shed, B.C.A. members could undertake the work, if N.T. transfered the tenancy of the site to B.C.A. on a repairing lease. Alistair said that he would look into this, as it would greatly reduce costs by not having to use contractors.

The meeting ended on agreement that the Chairman contact P.D.C. at the earliest opportunity and report back to B.C.A.

The B.C.A. committee would then meet to organise plans for proceesding with funding applications and recruitment of more supporters.

The meeting closed at 18.55

Compiled by Kevin Sansom (Acting Secretary)

Monday, 28 January 2008

Oil Cartel - Update

Regarding the purchase of oil the last day for responses will be Friday 1st Feb, I will then move it on by contacting all that are interested. If all interested parties could please respond by then.

I have received 12 households that are interested so far.

Thanks
Chris

Saturday, 26 January 2008

Minutes of Boat Cove Meeting

Minutes of Meeting to set Up Boat Cove Association - 22/01/08

Present

Kay Bowman, Roz Quillan Chandler, Robert Jehu, Frank Jehu, Ian Hicks, Brianna Breeze, Mary Collins, Kevin Sansom, Val Blake, Bob ? , Jack Trewhella.

Apologies for Absence Received

Nick Wall had written to apologise for absence, and enclosed some useful information regarding local fishing byelaws.

Amanda and Harvey emailed to apologise for not being able to make the meeting but would like to express their support.

Objectives

To work with the National Trust to achieve the repair or replacement of the boat store and slipway at Boat Cove, Perranuthnoe, to enable the facility for fishing or recreational boating for future generations of local people.

It was thought that a properly constituted group would have better access to sources of funding, if needed.

A link to the Parish Council was suggested. Pippa from the council and Jane Howell of Marazion and District Forum had been invited but did not attend.

It was agreed that a newsletter to inform locals of the situation at Boat Cove should be sent to every household in Perranuthnoe (around 100) and displayed in the village shop and perhaps the Post Office in Goldsithney.

Name of Group

The name "Boat Cove Association" was agreed unanimously.

Membership Fees

Two tier membership was suggested, membership open to all, and, once the boat store is operational again, a store users membership.

£5 was agreed to be a reasonable sum for general membership. An invitation to join to go in newsletter.

Election of Officers

Chairman: Ian Hicks, proposed by Brianna, seconded by Mary, agreed unanimously.

Secretary: Brianna Breeze, proposed by Kay, seconded by Robert, agreed unanimously.

Treasurer: Val Blake, proposed by Roz, seconded by Jack, agreed unanimously.

Committee member: Kevin Sansom.

More committee members would be welcomed.

Contact for Group

Kay kindly volunteered to be the contact point.
Tel: 01736 710565
Address: The Old Chapel, Perranuthnoe, Penzance, Cornwall TR20 9NE
Email: Kay Bowman
Information will also be posted on the village website, www.perranuthnoe.com

Constitution

As this will be a legally binding document, it was decided to formulate this at a future date.

Fundraising Ideas for the Future

A party/ barbecue for the village at Boat Cove was suggested.
Sell the old boat store on Ebay? If the buyer could collect, this would save demolition and disposal costs!

Offers for Practical Help

An appeal for people with different skills or business contacts should go in the newsletter. Marazion Bypass Nursery own a JCB, may be worth asking them?

Date of Next Meeting

Will be decided at next week's meeting with Alastair Cameron from the National Trust, 6.00pm Wednesday 30th January at Perranuthnoe Village Crafts, Perranuthnoe.

Compiled by Brianna Breeze
Boat Cove Association Secretary

Thursday, 17 January 2008

Perranuthnoe Oil Cartel

There was an article some time ago regarding a village that set up an oil cartel. Because of the rising cost of domestic heating oil I was wandering if it would be possible for us to implement something similar.

I have not made contact with any oil companies as yet as to the viability and even if they would be interested. Even a reduction of a few pence a litre is better than nothing.

If the word could be spread, as some people my not have access to the internet, I think the majority of central heating is run by oil in Perran so you never know!

I will collate numbers that are interested, please telephone me on 01736 711552, alternatively, use the contact page of this website to register your interest and Kay will pass your details on to me.

Thanks very much, Chris Ball.

Tuesday, 18 December 2007

Meeting To Set Up Boat Cove Association

There will be a meeting in the Church room Perranuthnoe on 22nd January 2008 at 7.oopm to set up the proposed Boat Cove Association. Anyone interested in joining or supporting the Association is invited to attend.