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.
Friday, 29 February 2008
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
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)
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
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
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.
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.
Thursday, 22 November 2007
Outcome of Trust/Talking Party Meeting
A preliminary meeting between Alastair Cameron of the National Trust and some volunteer 'talking party' members, was held last night in the church room, Perranuthnoe.
The emphasis for the meeting was to ascertain exactly what people wanted to be done at Boat Cove.
It has been well and truly establish that everyone wants Boat Cove to remain a usable amenity for local people. The Trust are in agreement with this and prepared to work with us, the local community.
Thanks go out to everyone for taking the time to sign the petition and offer support.
If Boat Cove is to remain a usable amenity two things have to be addressed, the slip and the shed.
The shed is needed to store boat and fishing gear and has a great appeal and history behind it. Unfortunately it is very dilapidated and now actually overhanging the cliff.
The question is, what can be done about it? Suggestions raised at the meeting were as follows;
1. Shore it up
This was the most popular as everyone likes the shed just the way/where it is.
Things to take into account are the costs which would be astronomical and with rising sea levels and erosion how much longer would it last? Would it be worth it?
2. Drag it back
The second most popular was to drag the whole shed back a few yards away from the cliff edge and repair it.
Things to take into account are; Can it be done and what would be involved? Would the shed stand up to moving it?
3. Knock down and not replace
Not an option, or is it? Could be seen as a natural demise with a little help at the end for health and safety reasons.
4. Knock down and replace with new
Considerations with this one were; What will the new shed look like? Will it be wood? Will it be stone? Where will it go? Could parts of the old shed be incorporated in to the new one? How big should it be?
5. Keep old shed and build new one
This option involves sealing the shed and preserving it where it stands. Maybe have some history boards on it with information and pictures of now and then.
Considerations are; The shed is overhanging the cliff, very dangerous for anyone walking on the beach should it fall. How long before it does fall? It will have to be repaired and made secure as bits come off it in heavy winds, another danger for anyone passing.
The slip is needed to launch boats and as a means to get equipment to and from the shed. It is not really necessary for access to the beach as there is another way down and the Trust have already said they will provide steps.
So what where the ideas for the slip;
1. Make it safe and insurable
What would this involve? Can it be done?
2. Build a new one
Whats needed? Do we need hand rails? how wide will it have to be? what will it look like? should it be wood? metal? should it be fixed or movable?
To bring boats up it will have to be around 6-7 feet wide. To make it movable it would have to be very light.
3. Do away with it
The Trust will provide steps to access the cove. Boats can be launched from elsewhere and brought round to the cove. The problem is with the boat and fishing gear. The equipment is heavy and to try and walk across pebbles and rocks then up steps could prove a bit too much and so defeating the object of keeping Boat Cove a usable amenity.
There is a lot to consider and sort out including Planning and, Health and Safety issues. Alastair Cameron has said that the Trust will get a risk assessment done, he will arrange for a Health and Safety Officer to visit and will get the planning side looked in to as well as getting a building surveyor in for our best options.
From the community side, views and comments are needed on the suggestions put forward.
To be able to work with the National Trust we, as a community need to get organised. Communication is a key issue.
There are a lot of people to which Boat Cove is important. To keep all those people informed and up to date as well as letting everyone have their say will prove costly and time consuming.
The modern world revolves around modern technology, it's quick and effective as well as being more environmentally friendly.
This website is a good place to start. It enables everyone to be able to voice their opinions and read the opinions of others. If Boat Cove is important to you and you have access to a computer please use modern technology and go ahead and make your comments on the issues raised. If you have no access to a computer then you can phone me on 01736 710565 and I will publish your comments for you. This will enable us, as a community to get organised and really get to grips with what is wanted/needed. All final decisions can then be made face to face with the knowledge and piece of mind that it is a whole community decision.
It has been suggested that a 'Boat Cove Association' be formed to fulfill the needs of now and the future. Again, comments on this are needed.
Go ahead, click on 'comments' below and do your bit. Lots of people have offered support, this is the next step, actually giving it.
National Trust Notes On Meeting
The emphasis for the meeting was to ascertain exactly what people wanted to be done at Boat Cove.
It has been well and truly establish that everyone wants Boat Cove to remain a usable amenity for local people. The Trust are in agreement with this and prepared to work with us, the local community.
Thanks go out to everyone for taking the time to sign the petition and offer support.
If Boat Cove is to remain a usable amenity two things have to be addressed, the slip and the shed.
The shed is needed to store boat and fishing gear and has a great appeal and history behind it. Unfortunately it is very dilapidated and now actually overhanging the cliff.
The question is, what can be done about it? Suggestions raised at the meeting were as follows;
1. Shore it up
This was the most popular as everyone likes the shed just the way/where it is.
Things to take into account are the costs which would be astronomical and with rising sea levels and erosion how much longer would it last? Would it be worth it?
2. Drag it back
The second most popular was to drag the whole shed back a few yards away from the cliff edge and repair it.
Things to take into account are; Can it be done and what would be involved? Would the shed stand up to moving it?
3. Knock down and not replace
Not an option, or is it? Could be seen as a natural demise with a little help at the end for health and safety reasons.
4. Knock down and replace with new
Considerations with this one were; What will the new shed look like? Will it be wood? Will it be stone? Where will it go? Could parts of the old shed be incorporated in to the new one? How big should it be?
5. Keep old shed and build new one
This option involves sealing the shed and preserving it where it stands. Maybe have some history boards on it with information and pictures of now and then.
Considerations are; The shed is overhanging the cliff, very dangerous for anyone walking on the beach should it fall. How long before it does fall? It will have to be repaired and made secure as bits come off it in heavy winds, another danger for anyone passing.
The slip is needed to launch boats and as a means to get equipment to and from the shed. It is not really necessary for access to the beach as there is another way down and the Trust have already said they will provide steps.
So what where the ideas for the slip;
1. Make it safe and insurable
What would this involve? Can it be done?
2. Build a new one
Whats needed? Do we need hand rails? how wide will it have to be? what will it look like? should it be wood? metal? should it be fixed or movable?
To bring boats up it will have to be around 6-7 feet wide. To make it movable it would have to be very light.
3. Do away with it
The Trust will provide steps to access the cove. Boats can be launched from elsewhere and brought round to the cove. The problem is with the boat and fishing gear. The equipment is heavy and to try and walk across pebbles and rocks then up steps could prove a bit too much and so defeating the object of keeping Boat Cove a usable amenity.
There is a lot to consider and sort out including Planning and, Health and Safety issues. Alastair Cameron has said that the Trust will get a risk assessment done, he will arrange for a Health and Safety Officer to visit and will get the planning side looked in to as well as getting a building surveyor in for our best options.
From the community side, views and comments are needed on the suggestions put forward.
To be able to work with the National Trust we, as a community need to get organised. Communication is a key issue.
There are a lot of people to which Boat Cove is important. To keep all those people informed and up to date as well as letting everyone have their say will prove costly and time consuming.
The modern world revolves around modern technology, it's quick and effective as well as being more environmentally friendly.
This website is a good place to start. It enables everyone to be able to voice their opinions and read the opinions of others. If Boat Cove is important to you and you have access to a computer please use modern technology and go ahead and make your comments on the issues raised. If you have no access to a computer then you can phone me on 01736 710565 and I will publish your comments for you. This will enable us, as a community to get organised and really get to grips with what is wanted/needed. All final decisions can then be made face to face with the knowledge and piece of mind that it is a whole community decision.
It has been suggested that a 'Boat Cove Association' be formed to fulfill the needs of now and the future. Again, comments on this are needed.
Go ahead, click on 'comments' below and do your bit. Lots of people have offered support, this is the next step, actually giving it.
National Trust Notes On Meeting
Thursday, 1 November 2007
Boat Cove Petition
If you want to add your name to the list of people opposed to the removal and non replacement of the shed and slip at Boat Cove you can do so at the following places;
Perranuthnoe Village Crafts
The Victoria Inn
Goldsithney Village Stores
We need to have the list ready to present to the National Trust by the 21st November.
Perranuthnoe Village Crafts
The Victoria Inn
Goldsithney Village Stores
We need to have the list ready to present to the National Trust by the 21st November.
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