Perranuthnoe Open Gardens A Success

SUNDAY 13th JULY - WHAT A WONDERFUL DAY !!

Summer arrived, the sun shone from morn to night, visitors came from as far away as Australia (admittedly they were on holiday!), Gardens were visited and teas and cakes were enjoyed in Pippa & David's garden.

All of this would not have happened had it not been for the determination, foresight and enthusiasm of Yvonne who masterminded the whole event. A HUGE thank you to her and all those who contributed in so many ways to make this a day to remember.

And finally the bottom line - after all expenses were paid an amazing £1320 was made which will be used to further improve the Church Room.

Taken from: Church News

Updated - Concern over planning application

Update - Rachel & Paul have put together a leaflet outlining their plans and the likely impact on the village. If you would like to have a copy please telephone 711042

A villager has expressed concern over an application for planning permission at Millstones, Perranuthnoe.

Although the outline permission is only for the construction of a timber framed dwelling the villager in question has expressed concerns over the plans for the future that Millstones may have with regard to expanding their horse business.

This website is not here to make, break or hinder any business or personal plans in anyway. Therefore I will not go into detail about any plans that may or may not be in place and would suggest that anyone wanting further information contact Millstones direct (contact information can be found on their website http://www.st-pirans-stud-spanish-horses.com/index.html) or indeed view the application themselves.

The public can inspect planning applications during normal office hours at the Sustainable Development and Improvement Reception, St. Clare, Penzance. There is no charge for viewing applications.

The application reference number is 08-0871-O*
Applications marked with * potentially affect the route/setting of a Public Right of Way.

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Endurance Race

Perranuthnoe was one of the check points on the gruelling route of this years Classic Quarter endurance race which took place on Saturday 28th June.

This is the second year the race has been run. It was founded by Simon Tregoning from Helston to provide a legacy of fundraising for Cornwall Hospice Care, which looked after his father in his final days.

Over one hundred runners signed up for the event and met at Lizard Point car park from 5am on Saturday morning. The race is 44 miles long starting at the Lizard and ending at Land's End with some runners running the full amount and some doing it in relay teams.

Anyone wishing to make a donation can do so at http://www.justgiving.com/classicquarterultramarathon

Photos courtesy Gerd Hubrich

Village break-in

It has been reported that on Sunday night there were two break-ins in the Village.

One happened behind the Craft Centre in one of the buildings used by Perranuthnoe Village Crafts in which case the lock was broken but nothing was taken and, apart from the lock, nothing was damaged.

The other was a break-in to a car parked near the buildings behind the Craft Centre in which case a dark purple Trilby hat was stolen along with some wrapping paper and a bag of birthday cards.

Anyone with any information with regard to either of these incidents is advised to contact Penzance police station.

The person who's hat was stolen would very much like it returned so if you see someone walking around wearing a dark purple Trilby it might be worth passing that information on. You can use the contact page of this website if you like.

Is This The End For Boat Cove?

There was a very disappointing turn out for the Boat Cove Association general meeting on Friday night which has left committee members feeling that maybe it is the end of an era.

So many people showed an interest when the issues concerning the Cove were first raised that a proper group had to be formed to get things organised. Now that that group has been formed, (The Boat Cove Association) it seems that local people are quite prepared to let them get on with it. With only a handful of members however, that task will be neigh on impossible.

The National Trust are only working with the association because they feel that it is of interest to the whole community. If they think it is for just a very small group it is unlikely they will be as willing, and who could blame them?

All those with Kayaks that have expressed an interest are it is felt, among the new users for Boat Cove as it keeps them away from Perran beach with all the children and swimmers, and gives them a safe place to launch their craft and enjoy the sea, yet none turned out for the meeting.

It is going to take a lot of hard work and a lot of money to get Boat Cove back to the usable amenity it has always been. There is funding available but with such a lack of interest from local people it is highly unlikely that any of that funding will be made available for Boat Cove.

A full report will be published shortly, in the meantime you can add your comments to this story by clicking on 'comments' below.

No Television in Perranuthnoe!!!!!!

TV reception has always been poor in the Churchtown area but looking on the digital web site it gives a signal estimate from Redruth transmitter ----No Freeview now, but also NO FREEVIEW (including BBC1,BBC2,ITV1 etc ) at the normal TV 'switch off' next summer and for the future up to 2013!!!!

Digital UK suggest having a satellite dish, which will according to Penwith Planning require 'planning approval' and in the conservation area may be refused!!!

Has anyone experience of trying a 'set top box' in the poor reception areas of Churchtown?

I for one do not look forward to paying for planning fees + a satellite dish installation + decoder box to watch any TV.

Can our local counsellors offer any help?

Submitted by Tony Hewitt

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Perran Stitchers complete two quilts for Project Linus

Perran Stitchers were delighted to welcome Jolanda van der Stigchel to their group meeting on the 6th May to present her with two quilts for Project Linus.

Jolanda is the coordinator for Project Linus in Cornwall which is a 100% volunteer non-profit organisation whose aim is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatised, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, homemade, washable blankets and quilts, lovingly created by volunteer makers.

Since April 2000 over 75,000 quilts and blankets have been made and donated to children throughout the UK .

The quilts will be put to good use by a local hospice for a young boy and girl.

Further information about the work of Project Linus may be found on their web site http://www.projectlinusuk.net/ or by ringing Jolanda on 01840 211028

Report by Michael Ball

Boat Cove - General Meeting

The Boat Cove Association has called a general meeting to be held in the Church room Perranuthnoe on Friday 16th May at 7.00 p.m.

The agenda is as follows;

Chairman's report on progress

Treasurer's report

Membership recruitment

Fundraising ideas

Everyone interested in the future of Boat Cove should attend this meeting.

Storm Monday 10th March 2008

As the biggest storm of the winter lashed our coast on Monday, Perranuthnoe escaped with only minor damaged to some property and a few power cuts.

The sea however, was raging and the cliffs took a real battering.

Our beach is now strewn with all sorts of rubbish.

Trebarvah cliffs, the weather is taking its toll.

Let's hope we don't see another storm like this for a long time.

Boat Cove - Ideas needed

Penwith have now been in contact with Ian Hicks, Boat Cove Association chairman. Although they were unable to arrange a date for a meeting just yet they have indicated that they cannot see much of a problem with the moving/replacement of the shed. They have however, stressed concern over the slip.

The feeling is that the slip is very dangerous in its present state and a replacement would have to conform to safety standards.

Boat Cove Association would welcome any ideas anyone might have for a suitable replacement.

You can submit your ideas by clicking on 'comments' just below this post.

Alternatively you can email your ideas of call in to see Kevin or Val at Perranuthnoe Village Crafts