the vine truro october 2014
DESCRIPTION
Local features Local discounts Supporting local businessesTRANSCRIPT
1 October 2014
T RURO THE VINE CORNWALL
Your Community . Your Business .
The free local monthly periodical
Your local What’s On Guide p11
Monthly horoscopes p8
COMMUNITY NEWS, HONEST REVIEWS, LOCAL BUSINESS FEATURES, EXCLUSIVE OFFERS, PHOTO COMPETITIONS,
LOCAL EVENTS, CHARITY SUPPORT, RECIPES, PRIZES & MORE… YOU HEARD IT THROUGH THE VINE.
Win!! Recipe of the month p9
Local pumpkins for Halloween p6
Classifieds: local bargains p15
Autumn Gardening tips p4
Where is our secret shopper? p6
Win!! Photo of the month p2
Invidtus Trust: Cracking Up! p14
T: 01872 271911 E: [email protected] www.vinepublications.co.uk @vine_periodical
Thriving independent business in Victoria Square
Local news: end of the library bus? p10
Half price implant consultation p3
Staff Parking at
RCHT: Charge
Increases to Go
Ahead? Plans to increase the cost of
staff parking at the county‘s
only hospital has had workers
up in arms. A new scheme is
being introduced whereby
parking charges are being
raised dramatically, in some
cases at an increase of 800%.
This comes after management
at the Royal Cornwall Hospital
announced that they cannot
afford to support the staff‘s
parking charges and the money
needs to be put elsewhere to
support the hospital.
RCHT Chief Executive Lezli
Boswell in her letter states that
―…we can no longer justify
spending £40,000 per year
(rising to £70,000) to support
staff car parking when we need
to prioritise clinical services..‖
But this is not the full picture.
The RCHT currently contributes
£40,000 to Cornwall Council to
subsidise the Park & Ride
scheme for staff. Although the
staff car park…..(continued p4)
2
A Note From The Editor
Hello & welcome to the October 2014 edition of the Truro
Vine. Firstly I want to say a huge
thank you to all of our readers for
your positive messages and support
on our launch edition of this paper.
We have had an amazing first
month and have received many
words of encouragement and well
wishes from you. And what a busy
month too! From hearing your
news, to meeting new businesses,
to contacting charities and writing articles….these past 4
weeks have flown by!
So October is already upon us and the nights are drawing
in sooner. It‘s almost time to reluctantly relinquish our
flip flops and get those winter woollies out of the ward-
robe. But it‘s all not doom and gloom - there are lots of
fun and exciting things happening in and around Corn-
wall this autumn.
In our last edition, I mentioned that we are organising a
launch party for The Vine to celebrate the start of our
new community paper. We have been talking with a few
Truro-based businesses and venues, and then thought;
―why not tie it in with a little Christmas bash?‖ So we are
arranging a little pre-Christmas get together for all our
advertisers, sponsors and of course, our readers. If you
would like to be involved, don‘t forget to drop us an
email or give us a call.
We have received some wonderful photos of Cornwall
from you this month for the photo competition, but not so
many ‗recipes of the month‘. Come on, don‘t be shy –
don‘t forget that the winner of this competition gets a
fantastic free dining experience with the fabulous Social
Dining Network, who I can safely say will give you a
truly wonderful evening of great food, good fun, and new
friends.
In other news, in a moment of madness I signed up for
one of those infamous ‗Tough Mudder‘ competition
which takes place in May 2015. I wanted to do something
raise money for a charity, but thinking I wouldn‘t have
the stamina for a marathon (or a half!) and thinking this
would be just a long assault course, I thought this would
be a great alternative…until I read the parts about getting
mildly electrocuted as standard along with swimming
through an ice bath. Perhaps a marathon would have been
a more sensible option.
Talking of charities, our charity feature this month is The
Invictus Trust. Taking a little inspiration from the ‗ice
bucket challenge‘ that recently went viral, the founding
members of this charity have created the ‗cracking up
challenge‘ which involves cracking an egg on your head,
nominating 3 people to do the same, and of course, mak-
ing a donation to this local charity that offers mental
health support to young vulnerable adults.
We are doing as much research as we can to make sure
we keep our free ‗What‘s On Guide‘ as informative as
we can, but do not hesitate to get in touch and let us
know what is happening in your area. The same goes for
local news, good and bad, and things you want to share
with the community - the more news and information we
hear from you, the stronger we can make our publication.
I took the liberty last month to put a couple of my things
in the ‗Classifieds‘ section to see how much attention this
drew, and I was overwhelmed
with responses I got. So
again, don‘t be shy to get in-
volved!
-Wishing you all a wonderful
month ahead,
Phillippa Lusty; The Editor
T: 01872 271911 E: [email protected] www.vinepublications.co.uk @vine_periodical
Local landscapes:
Wheel Coates
David Barton
Submit your photos from
around Cornwall via email
to win prizes each month.
Write PHOTO in the subject line
3
3 bedroom detached Bungalow
01209 310970
“Don’t put up with a poor smile any longer”
Are missing poor teeth preventing you from smiling?
Fed up with removable dentures not fitting properly?
10 Castle Street, Truro, TR1 3AF (01872) 242444 - www.riverpractice.co.uk
The arrival of two of the UK‘s most
experienced implant dentists at the
River Practice—Philip Bennett and
Patrick McVeigh—means that, fol-
lowing full planning, you can now
achieve a whole new smile fitted on
permanent implants in just a day.
Dr Jeremy Peak is one of the UK‘s most experi-
enced adult orthodontists and one of the few to be
awarded PLATINUM status for Incognito braces
which are fixed to the back of the teeth.
There are a wide range of options available at our
multi award-winning practice, whether you are
looking for a prefect result with discreet braces, or
6-month treatments for less severe cases, including
aligners and clear removable braces (invisalign).
½ price consultation for the first 6 customers - Mention The Vine when making booking to receive discount
4
Brighten The Winter Blues
HELLO BLINDS
venetian—roman—roller Pleated & vertical blinds
Shutters & awnings Perfect fit specialist
Velux & conservatory specialist
Affordable top quality & style
Local established family business
for a FREE survey & quote call:
(01872) 870687 (01726) 860576
(continued from page 1)...produces revenue, this goes straight into
the coffers of Q Park, who bought the rights to the car parks in
2007 for 15 years, therefore there is nothing to offset the subsidies.
The RCHT were paid £8 million by Q Park to operate and collect
revenue from all on site parking, including staff parking. Planning
permission for the staff car park known as the Gravel Pit is soon to
run out and RCHT are considering selling it. This would mean the
loss of 600 spaces, which will transfer to the Park & Ride scheme.
If the subsidies were to remain, this is where the extra costs would
be – an increase of 75% to £70,000. If the gravel pit is sold off,
then valuable funds would be raised towards patient services.
Should an employer provide parking for its staff and be making a
profit from that? In the private sector, that would not go down too
well with employees. According to Union spokeswoman Mary
Maguire: ―Hospitals should not be making money from nurses just
for going to work. Many have to work night shifts and need cars.
We think parking charges should be abolished for patients, rela-
tives and workers.‖ In response to this outcry, the hospital‘s Trust
has suggested that staff use the slightly cheaper park & ride service
as an alternative, but this 8am-8pm service does not cover the
working hours of the hospital staff who are coming and going 24/7.
Perhaps at least part of a solution here is to extend the opening
hours of the Park & Ride?
There are differing opinions on what is right and wrong in this situ-
ation. People working in the private sector argue that the hospital
staff should have to pay car parking fees just like everyone else.
People working in businesses and offices where parking is not pro-
vided, have to pay either for public transport or for parking in order
to work. A petition has been launched by assistant practitioner at
Left: Henry Winkler aka Fonzie signing his new book in Waterstones.
Frank Linn, Butchery academy instructor for Etherington Meats is pictured with him.
07528 564626
Advertise your business with us from as little as £50 | [email protected] | (01872) 271911
the hospital,
David Phillips,
with over 2700 signatures and also several hundred
supporters on his Facebook group: ‗Say no to in-
creased parking charges.‘ In spite of this, the plans
for the rise in parking charges continues to go
ahead.
What are your thoughts on this? Are the proposed
changes reasonable? Have you already signed the
petition? Messages to [email protected].
Start your message with ‗Parking‘.
5
...Wedding flowers, Functions, Venue decorations, Helium Balloons, Funeral Flowers, Floral Gifts
Chair Covers, Table Dressing…
Fresh flowers for all occasions!
7a Chester Road, Newquay, TR7 2RT.
(01637) 498 459
www.Blooming-Blossoms.co.uk FB.com/BloomingBlossomsLtd
Free chocolates with every bouquet over £25.00
Need help with your garden????
-Fencing, walls, ponds
-Digging, Weeding, Pruning,
-All the heavy work done for you
-All garden waste is recycled
HAVE YOUR GARDEN TIDIED UP FOR THE WINTER
We are a registered waste carrier
We undertake small or large jobs
Please contact Steve or Sheila to discuss your requirements
(01726) 339659
(01872) 248569
07845 984417
October In The Garden… Get ready to protect frost sensitive plants, have
coverings to hand such as straw.
Move pot plants inside.
Pull up the last of the weeds and mulch up the
beds – this will slow weed growth in the Spring
Collect all those leaves and store them, for soil
improvement in the coming year. Next month
we will give suggestions on how to do this.
The VEG patch:
As the last of the summer veg is harvested, don‘t
leave the beds empty – plant winter veg, elephant gar-
lic, winter onions or put in some spuds for Christmas
– but cover with straw and cloche over.
If you are not planting winter produce, then cover the
beds with old carpet or anything you have to hand –
this will stop soil erosion.
Next month: In November‘s issue, we will run
through the best ways to compost your waste so you
can save money and grow better veg.
If you have any questions about gardening, please
email [email protected] – put Garden in
the subject line
6
One of many
closed independent
shops in Truro
town centre
Kessenya in Harmony
Classical style girl group, Kessenya, needs your sup-
port. As an independent group created in Truro, they
have launched a crowd funding campaign to record
their music and put on a full-scale concert. Their mu-
sic is a collage of music from across the ages and is
fusion of classical, operatic and popular works; from
Mozart, to Queen, to Bob Dylan.
Kessenya is derived from the Cornish word, Kessen-
yans, which means ‗harmony‘. Often performing as a
trio and consisting of a total of seven members, this
ensemble is made of professional singers and instru-
mentalists and together they have performed at the
London Boat Show, the Battersea Barge and the ex-
clusive ship ‗The World‘ on which they toured Japan.
―Every performance we do is different. When we
were in Japan we were performing for 3 hours a night,
often in the cocktail bar, and people were requesting
all kinds of music that we just picked up and impro-
vised…anything from 3-part harmony songs, to piano
solos to violin duets. It definitely kept us on our toes!‖
To support this local group on this next step of their
journey, visit www.pledgemusic.com/projects/kessenya Here you can watch their humorous music video of
them ‗flashmobbing‘ London in concert dresses. In
return for your support there are many rewards for the
pledgers, including concert tickets, signed CDs and
even a private mini concert. Find out more about them
on facebook.com/Kessenya or visit their website
www.kessenya.co.uk. www.seraphinamusic.co.uk
(+44) 07967 011 040
String trios. Classical vocalists. Acoustic guitar & voice.
Acoustic singers. Violinists & duos. Pianists.
Ceremonies. Receptions. First dance. Processions.
Dinner. Entertainment. Background ambience.
Your song & music choices.
Beautiful music. Anytime. Anywhere.
Looking for beautiful music
for your special day?
Talk to our friendly team about creating
the perfect music to accompany your event.
VIOLIN LESSONS & MUSIC THEORY
BMusHons: performance & composition.
Violin scholar Wells Cathedral School.
Flexible teaching styles:
Adults & children,- beginner to grade 8.
Contact Pippa: 07967 011 040
GUITAR LESSONS
Learn the guitar at your pace with lessons structured for you.
MU and RGT registered. Full CRB.
Qualifications in both BA (Hons) & MMus Music.
Music Theory and Grades also available.
contact John on 07773492461
Truro Wedding Cars Chauffeur driven Hummer H3, Sunbeam Rapier,
Mercedes E230 & E240 Available for weddings,
hen/stag nights, birthdays & all other occasions.
From £125 per day—up to 3 hour hire. £30 per
hour thereafter.
T: 01872 271911
7
THE TRURO SECRET SHOPPER Healthy inspiration was the reason behind my visit to Archie
Browns Café this month. Above their very popular health
and foods store on Kenwyn Street, they specialize in vegetar-
ian and vegan dishes, using organic and locally sourced food,
and I decided it was high time to sample their offerings to
gain some insight into how we should be eating.
The café is upstairs above the store, although from the out-
side it is not clear that there is even a café – my friends were
not certain they were in the right place and had to be directed
to the café with a phone call. Once inside, it was clearly a
very popular place for lunch and we grabbed the last empty
table that was cleared quickly by the friendly staff. The only
downside was that it was quite noisy.
The menu was simple enough with lots of dishes that
changed daily on the specials menu. I opted for the Homity
Pie - my friend ordered the daily quiche special which was
made using local brie. The extensive drinks menu offered a
vast range from organic teas and herb drinks to smoothies,
juices and gourmet coffees. I treated myself to a healthy pea-
nut butter & banana smoothie which was delicious, with a
naturally sweet flavour rather than the overwhelming sugary
taste you normally expect from a smoothie. The peanut but-
ter and banana worked very well together and had a delight-
ful crunchy texture. Bottles of water were brought to our ta-
ble as standard, which was well received.
My generous slice of homity pie arrived with a baked in a
wholemeal crust with a colourful salad that included an array
of seeds, shredded beetroot, sprouted shoots & many items
that certainly looked appetising, and healthy (even though I
may not have recognised everything on my plate!). The pie
was as delicious as it looked, with a melted cheddar cheese
topping oozing into the onion and potato of the pie below –
this was wonderful comfort food but without the conscience,
as it was perfectly balanced with the accompanying salad.
For those who wanted to indulge, there was the option of
sweet potato wedges as a side dish – a very tasty alternative
to the traditional potato chip - roasted, not fried, so complete-
ly guilt free indulgence.
The selection of cakes and desserts are mouth watering: hot
crumbles to raw chocolate with raspberry torte and gluten
free raspberry and rose polenta cake The price was a little on
the high side for lunch at £16 a head;, but the food is beauti-
fully fresh, organic and locally sourced – it does not disap-
point and is clearly appreciated by its many supporters.
Archie Browns: 105 Kenwyn Street, Truro TR1 3BX 01872
278622 Email: [email protected]
PUMPKINS GALORE!!!
Wheal Widden Farm, Bissoe TR4 8TG
OPEN EVERY DAY From Saturday 18th October
Celtic Creatures Comforts Dog Walking & Pet Care Service
Experienced. Reliable. . CRB checked. Fully insured.
Dog walking: 3o minute or 1 hour session - plus cuddles,
games, feeding, & basic grooming.
07787554460 [email protected]
Pet care: seeing to animals in their homes - cats, rabbits,
8
MONTHLY HOROSCOPES
CAPRICORN Dec 22—Jan 19 Most likely none of your plans will
come to life this month. Yet do not worry, you will reach your main
goals – or at least you can reach them. Whether you will be able to
actually do it or not depends fully
on your professional qualities.
ARIES March 21—April 19 In terms of business, this month
may be profitable, though you should not expect favourable cir-
cumstances. If you want to accom-plish something, you will have to
sweat for it with no alternatives.
CANCER June 22—July 22 You may expect a deep & serious
conflict with your close ones. You have known about a problem for a
long time, but have not decided how to approach it. Now the time when
it could all be mitigated peacefully
has passed. The only thing left to do is to tackle it face to face.
LIBRA Sep. 23—Oct. 22 It is likely that you will have to
change a lot in your relationships with close ones and friends. Far
from all will accept change in the way you want them to. However,
you will have an additional chance
to see which ones of your close ones are truly close.
AQUARIUS Jan 20—Feb 18 October brings a month of instabil-
ity. Be ready that something will change at your workplace every
single day. However, you should not turn defence into stagnation. Move
forward all the time, just slower.
TAURUS April 20—May 20 If you are alone, then in October
you have all chances to meet your second half, so do not dismiss the
occasional evening walk or a quick trip somewhere. If you have a lov-
er, then it best to stray away from
excessively liberal behaviour.
LEO July 23—August 22 You should show caution in the
world of business this month. if your diplomatic talent will not let
you down, then very soon you will be celebrating a new victory, which
will largely determine further suc-
cess of your enterprise
SCORPIO Oct.23—Nov. 21 Perhaps you should restrain your-
self from implementing grand plans.
Do not rush with a wedding or with moving. The radical change of the
environment will not reflect well on you, because you are not ready for
it.
PISCES Feb 19—March 20 This month you will be suddenly
invited to a plethora of all kinds of corporate events and official cele-
brations. Even if the event does not promise anything exclusively posi-
tive, visit it anyway. There’s a high
probability that new acquaintances will be very beneficial for you.
GEMINI May 21—June 21 There will be many problematic
situations this month. Set your bar as high as you can, no matter how
complicated the situation is. Your friends will support you and either
way you will not be alone.:
VIRGO August 23—Sep.22 Do not listen to those who say you
are wrong. Consider what they say, and still do whatever you want. No
one will give you good advice at the moment. So fully depend on your-
self.
SAGITTARIUS Nov.22—Dec 21 Critically evaluate your working
area and conditions. Do not be shy to change everything if necessary.
You will not have an opportunity to go on a vacation, so try to organize
a “rest zone”.
Elim Church to move into Truro A North Cornwall based church is looking to spread its
wings and set-up a new church in Truro.
Gateway 2 New Life have been based in Launceston for the
past four years and have seen a steady growth in the number
of attendees. The church have also recently started a new
church in Bodmin. This vibrant and family friendly church
have found themselves quickly linking in to the community
of Launceston and work closely with Street Pastors, Food-
bank and Money Advice. The church has also taken on the
old tax office in Launceston and are currently turning part
of it into a community centre to meet the unmet social
needs of the town.
Rev. John Berriman, a Cornishman and Senior Pastor of
Gateway 2 New Life Church said, ―My prayer was that
Gateway 2 New Life would be a church for all nations. In
the past four years we have had people from all over the
world attend. I believe that we are starting to see transfor-
mation in the lives of our people. The churches of the Bible
were exciting places to be, and so they should be! Some
comments I have received since I have been in Launceston
include; „I can‟t believe how God spoke to me this morning! Just what I needed to hear.‟ „Thank you so much for shar-
ing God‟s word to us, truly a blessing when we least expect
it.‟ „Thanks for the prayers.‟ „I love the way that you use so
much of the Bible in your inspiring talk.‘ These are just
some of the comments that we have received back.‖
John and his wife Sally, have planted three churches in
Cornwall; St Ives, Launceston and Bodmin. John was or-
dained as an Elim Pentecostal Church Minister in 2006 and
has been a Christian for 26 years.
9
Delicious Damsons Its that time of year now that we start
preserving the late summer fruits, to keep
those wonderful flavours alive during the
cold winter months. From jams to jellies,
to cordials to infused liqueurs, we find
plenty of ways to enjoy them. My fa-
vourite things to make at this time of
year are damson jam and gin.The main
characteristic of the damson is its
distinctive rich flavour; unlike other
plums it is both high in sugars and
highly astringent. The fruit of the
damson can also be identified by its
shape, which is usually ovoid and
slightly pointed at one end, or pyri-
form; its smooth-textured yellow-
green flesh; and its skin, which
ranges from dark blue to indigo to
near-black depending on the variety.
JAM
Ingredients: 4 lbs (1.8 kg) damsons
¼ pint (145 ml) water
4 lbs (1.8 kg) sugar
Method:
1. Wash and wipe the damsons. Pick
over to remove stalks.
2. Put into a pan with the water and
simmer gently until the fruit is soft,
occasionally pressing the damsons
against the sides of the pan to break
open and release the stones.
3. Remove the stones
4. Add the sugar, stirring until it has
dissolved.
5. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly
for about 10 minutes until the jam
sets when tested.
6. Remove the remainder of the
stones as they rise to the surface.
7. Remove the scum. Pot and seal
while still hot.
GIN Works well with Vodka or
Bacardi. Also with sloe berries.
Ingredients:
1 lb Damsons
1lb sugar
1 bottle of gin (750ml if you like it
syrupy, 1 litre if you like less syrupy
- both work ok).
Method:
1. Prick damsons, put into a clean
sterilised glass container that can be
sealed. (Demi Johns are perfect)
then add the gin
2. Add sugar and shake every day
until the sugar is very pink.
3. Turn and swill fruit around once
a day until sugar has dissolved then
leave and shake occasionally.
4. After 3 months, strain and bot-
tle.
When fruit has been used, de-stone
and dry on a low heat for a few
hours in the oven. The fruit can be
used for fruit cakes or Christmas
pudding .
Recipe of the month sponsored by :
*Social Dining Network have full permission to use & publish all recipes submitted to The Vine. A new winner’s name & recipe is published each month. One dining experience per winning recipe. Visit www.socialdiningnetwork.co.uk for more information.
Weddings, birthdays, functions... etc.
The Clique Disco & Karaoke
60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 00’s Pre book your personal play list
Reasonable Rates
1000’s of songs (01872) 279638 - 07973 213999
10
The end of Cornwall’s Mobile
Library Bus? Reduced services in spite of ever rising lo-
cal taxes. Mobile libraries, also known as ‗bookmobiles‘, have been
a privilege enjoyed in the UK for over a century. In 1857
Victorian merchant and philanthropist, George Moore, cre-
ated the ‗perambulating library‘ to diffuse good literature
among the rural population We are long established in
providing library services to villages and rural areas as
well as to groups and individuals who have difficulty ac-
cessing libraries, like occupants of retirement or care
homes. Operated by libraries, schools, activists, and other
organizations, the mobile libraries have been declared cost-
efficient, highly popular and an essential service that must
be continued.
But now it seems that access to knowledge is becoming a
‗tickets only affair‘ for the chosen few; in April 2105 our
mobile library bus service is being cut to one single bus,
serving all rural communities. This will be supplemented
by minor libraries, which are being encouraged through
small grant funding – but the resources are minute and the
benefits will likely reflect that.
Many people, especially the younger generation, feel that
the mobile service is impractical, ineffective and outdated
now that the internet provides us with instant information
at the touch of a button. And with the invention of down-
loadable books it is arguable that this seemingly prehistoric
service is well overdue its extinction. So why are so many
people upset about losing this service and what will the
effects be on our local rural communities? Our population
is growing and so is the proportion of older people. We
have almost 200,000 over the age of 55 and just one in
three (37.5%) people aged 65 or over in Cornwall are
online, despite a highly publicised multi-million-pound roll
-out to connect the whole of the county to superfast broad-
band. This means that for our ageing population in particu-
lar, any cut in library services will hit them hardest. For
many older rural residents, the mobile library is their only
connection to the wider world and they now face only
monthly visits by the library bus. This also affects others
living in rural areas and will force many to travel at extra
cost to a town with a library, or simply go without access
at all.
But this is unfortunately part of a much bigger picture. Our
libraries, particularly in rural areas, are suffering from an
epidemic of either closure or progressively shorter opening
hours, in the name of financial savings – of course central
government is held responsible for paying out ever dimin-
ishing funds to our newly structured unitary authority, and
we accept They are doing all they can and pay up more in
council taxes, whilst accepting less every year.
If we take an example of a household with a typical band
D council tax rating, the council tax rate has increased over
the last 10 years by almost 100% - from approximately
£780 in 2004 to £1512 in 2014. So why are we paying
more year on year, with our services ever decreasing?
Our libraries are important learning centres; a place for
people of all ages – from toddlers to pensioners – and any
sector of society - to enjoy reading and gain knowledge
and insight for almost any subject chosen. They provide
much needed information for all sectors of the community
as well as internet access, social groups and support
groups.
Yet with diminishing hours in our community libraries and
removal of all but one mobile bus, we cannot help but fore-
see more dumbing down in our education and learning, and
with the removal of access to information, creating further
isolation within rural communities.
Email us your thoughts and opinions
Press/Steam Ironing Services
Let me take that pressing task away from you
Hourly rate—not per item
Delivery and collection available
07547 589419
11
The last Friday of every month is The Attic's "Old
School Funkin' Fridays" We'll be playing funky soul, old
school RnB and Hip Hop all night from 9pm. We have
paired up with Enjoy Clothing (Truro) who will be offering
a fantastic 10% off for anyone dressing up - just let them
know that your purchase is for Old School Funkin' Fri-
day @ The Attic!
15 October Indoor craft/table top sale & outdoor Car-boot Sale at Goonhavern Village Hall, nr Truro. Time
9.30am. Friendly social event - 1st & 3rd Wed of every
month. Indoor tables provided - £5 each, outdoor carboot
spaces available - £5. Sellers 8:30am setup, buyers 9.30am -
2pm. More information please call Jackie - 01726861354.
17 — 25 October One World Week Exhibition at Truro
Cathedral, Truro. Time 10am - 5pm. Free. One World
Week Exhibition featuring local groups and organisations
showing how they are helping to make a better world.
18 October Grampound Road Village Market at Gram-pound Road School. Time 10.30am - 12.30pm. Grampound
Road school hall every 3rd Sat of the month from 10.30 -
12.30. We sell a wide range of local produce including meat,
bread, preserves, cheese, cakes, cut flowers and plants and
have a book stall in aid of our village hall.
23 October Martyn Joseph at Devoran Parish Church,
Devoran. Martyn Joseph is as performer like no other. He
has been called ―The Welsh Springsteen‖, but there are also
shades of John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews
there may be – but he stands in his own right, built on a rep-
utation for giving what thousands have described as the best
live music experience of their lives. Tickets: £16.00 Box
office: 01872 262466 / www.hallforcornwall.co.uk
24 October Gonzo Moose presents What the Dickens?
Burrell Theatre, Truro. Time 7.30pm Young Charles
Dickens is a rookie reporter on The Morning Chronicle.
Whilst investigating the foggy slums of Ye Olde London
Towne, he accidently stumbles on a story that could make
his reputation. Tickets: £5/£7.
25 October Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Launch
High Cross at Truro Cathedral, Truro. Time 10.30am.
www.trurocathedral.org.uk
25 October Transition Grampound Local Produce Mar-
ket at Grampound Community Hall. Time 10am to 1pm.
Parking Available.www.transitiongrampound.org.uk/
producemarkets.html
26 October Evensong for United Nations Sunday sung by St Mary’s Singers at Truro Cathedral, Truro. Time 4pm.
www.trurocathedral.org.uk
5 November Indoor craft/table top sale & outdoor Carboot
Sale at Goonhavern Village Hall, nr Truro. Time 9.30am.
7 November Rum and Shrub Shantymen - Cornwall's oldest boy band at Devoran Village Hall. Time 7.30pm.
Rum and Shrub Shantymen are a group of traditional singers
from Cornwall with a worldwide reputation for lively sing-
ing of shanties, sea songs and folk songs.
This concert is in aid of Devoran Village Hall refurbishment
fund. www.rumandshrub.co.uk
Box office; [email protected] / 0776 542 3751 £8.00
15 November Hedluv & Passman - Doin' It Drecky at St Erme Community Centre, St Erme. Time 7pm.Since ap-
pearing at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2012, Hedluv + Passman
have garnered a bevy of devoted fans including comedy su-
perstars Alan Davies and Rhys Darby. A sell-out hit in New
Zealand, these laid back Cornishmen bring songs of flippers
and sat navs back to Cornwall this autumn. Tickets: £6/£8.
29 — 30 November Antiques Fair at Kingsley Village,
Fraddon. Time 10am - 4pm The Kingsley Village Antiques
Fair is a two day event which takes place three times a year
on Saturday and Sunday.Date: 29th - 30th November 2014,
1 0 a m - 4 p m . 0 1 7 3 6 7 9 3 2 1 3 r i c h -
5 December: Devoran Village Hall. In aid of Devoran
Village Hall refurbishment fund. Fresh from touring with
the likes of Midge Ure and Show of Hands alongside head-
line concerts across Europe, Cole Stacey & Joseph O‘Keefe
are now India Electric Co. A collaboration of two young
innovative musicians; singer-songwriter Cole Stacey and
multi-instrumentalist Joseph O'Keefe. Tickets: £8. Box of-
fice: [email protected] / 0776 542 3751
Have a local event you want
your community to hear
about?
Email us what’s happening
and we’ll put it in our What’s
On Guide, for FREE!
Write WHAT’S ON in the subject line:
12
QUICK CROSSWORD
SUDOKU: easy
SUDOKU: hard
Place a digit from 1—9 in each empty cell so that every row, column and every 3x3 box contains all the digits from 1—9.
Across
1. African equine (5)
3. Artery (5)
5. Part of a circle (3)
7. Farm vehicle (7)
9. Embellished (6)
10. Break suddenly (4)
13. Plant support (4)
14. Lumber (6)
16. Household implement (7)
17. Make a mistake (3)
18. Awful (5)
19. Cacophonous (5)
Down
1. Avid (7)
2. Shrewd (6)
3. Slightly open (4)
4. Atmosphere (3)
6. Yield (7)
8. Well-founded (7)
11. Depict (7)
12. Stringed instrument (6)
15. Catch sight of (4)
16. Large vase (3)
September’s crossword:
13
Dare to Follow Your Dreams: Paul Stuart For most of us it is easy to stick with the safe options in life. And often with good reason too. Study hard at school
and don‘t run away with the circus. Don‘t try skydiving – keep both feet on the floor at all times. With safety comes
stability and assuredness, but sometimes we need to decide when to follow our hearts rather than our heads. Paul
Stuart did just that...eventually!
“They say (whoever “they” are) that there is a book in each and every one of us, and ever since I can remember, I
held a burning ambition to write a novel. There were all the usual reasons for not getting it done. As a youngster
school got in the way, then three fantastic years at teacher training college. Certainly no time for anything else
there! This was followed by the need to pursue a teaching career and having a young family. After about 20 years a
second career followed in the Civil Service. This lasted about 10 years until I moved on to spend 3 happy years in
voluntary work. Still no book, though!
My ambition to write a novel still niggled away at me until one day I realised that all the perfectly valid reasons for
not doing it had disappeared. I had nothing to stop me except my own laziness. The reasons had become excuses.
Perhaps they were all along…”
Paul realised that unless he took that leap of faith he never would realise his dream.
…“In one of my previous jobs I used to take the train to Paddington about once every six weeks or so. I always used
the quiet carriage (sadly now no longer an option, I believe). I became increasingly aware that even in what was
supposed to be a quiet place, some people insisted on using their mobile phones and didn‟t care who listened. In-
deed, it seemed to me that in some cases they wanted to be heard as if it justified their importance. Being “a grumpy
old man” this annoyed me. I could hear every detail of some conversations, whether I wanted to or not. It gave me
the idea for my first novel, “Who Did You Sit Next To Today?” Most people are not aware of what others can hear
and what information we give away in public places. John Lomax, the initial central character, had his life changed
forever simply because he was careless on his mobile on a train. The story grew and I ended up with a trilogy…”
He is currently working on his fourth novel, due out at Christmas:
WHICH ROOM DID YOU STAY IN? is based at The Exmoor White Horse Inn and takes in the 50th running of
The Golden Horseshoe endurance challenge. All is not as it seems as various characters bring their own histories and
motivations with them. Life is never a straight line and we all have our own baggage to carry. How heavy is yours?
£6.99 £7.99 £8.50 £25
Available from: Waterstones, Lulu.com, Amazon, Blackwells, Sainsburys online and Kin-
dle. Signed copies may be obtained from www.connectionsbooks.co.uk
Paul will be signing copies of his books on at 10am on Saturday November 15th, at
Mawnan Smith Village Hall.
14
The Invictus Trust Supporting adolescent mental health in Cornwall
A little about us… The Invictus Trust was set up in December 2010, by the Cowburn family, following the tragic loss of our beloved Ben. As a family, we were deter-mined to raise awareness of teenage mental health, signpost to existing support, and improve care services.
We have since adorned our anchor logo across merchandise, raised mon-ey through a range of amazing events including a black tie ball and a Christmas market, been supported through partnerships with Sainsbury’s in Truro, Starbucks Truro and currently the Body Shop Truro, and been amazed by our supporters who have skydived, run marathons and road-tripped to Mongolia for our charity!
Our website is a portal full of helpful resources, and films on mental health that we have produced. Click to www.invictustrust.co.uk to find out more!
#CRACKUPCHALLENGE You’ve seen the ice bucket challenge, but now Invictus is challenging YOU! Crack an egg over your head to show just how easy it is for us to ‘crack up’… post your hilarious video on Facebook, hashtag ‘CRACKUPCHALLENGE and nominate 3 friends! Then text BENC18 £3 to 70070 to donate to the Invictus Trust
Connect with us!
www.invictustrust.co.uk
facebook.com/TheInvictusTrust
@InvictusTrust
We are currently engaged in two main
projects:
1. Lobbying the NHS for an adolescent men-tal health unit to be built in Cornwall to care for 13-25 year
olds
2. Distributing Invictus cards with our web-
site on them to every teenager in Cornwall
We have just launched a brand new range of bracelets in collaboration with The Old Farm-house Jewellery…Anchor wish bracelets, unisex cord anchor bracelets, and anchor jacket pins all in handmade silver, are available now! Go to bigcartel.com/Invictustrust or visit the Body Shop in Truro to get your own wish bracelets!
15
HELP! The Vine needs volunteers!
Can you spare a couple of hours weekly to get our community paper off the ground?
We need writers, admin and promotions help!
Possible future employment
Call or email for info:
[email protected] (01872) 271911
Have an item you want to
sell?
Email a short description +
contact no. (photo optional).
Write CLASSIFIEDS in the
subject line :
7‘3‖ BIC SURFBOARD
minimal
Perfect for beginners.
£150
Contact: 07967 011040
Noguchi coffee table
Ex show home stock.
Slight wear.
£80
Contact: 01872 271911
Ladies clothes size 12-16
from £2.50. Some new
LADOCK
01726 882077
Roseland boy‘s school uni-
form and sports kit age 11-
13.
Football boots various siz-
es.
LADOCK
LARGE BUNDLE GIRLS‘
CLOTHES: AGES 7-9
Monsoon/GAP/Next etc.
Excellent condition
Contact: 07980 615380
Riding boots and clothes
(outgrown) good condition
ages 5-12 years.
LADOCK
10 X Brand new ivory bird
cages with flowers: wedding
table decorations
£100 for set
Contact: 07967011040
Assortment of evening and
prom dresses sizes 8-12
From £20 per item
Contact: 01872 271911
Iconic tongue chair.
Orange. Ex show home
Perfect condition. Yellow.
£150
VIRTUAL ASSIS-
TANT
Diane Broad’s home
office: A fantastic concept
for businesses who could
use a professional helping
hand.
Letter-typing, sending emails, organising your diary,
booking appointments, transcriptions & proofreading,
Available 7 days a week 9am—6pm (10am Sundays)
Call Diane now: (01726) 252373
Travel in comfort and style Airport transfers. Executive travel. Chauffeur Services.
Highly competitive rates
We offer an executive taxi and chauffeur service, helping customers reach their flights, their voyages and their destinations in comfort and style.
Tel: 01872 384 444 www.cornishcars.com
Mob: 07900 697 444 [email protected]
Cream Bedspread.
Embossed, heavyweight
100% cotton bedspread + 2
pillow shams. 275cms x
260cms
Excellent condition. £30
ono: 01872 240819
16
Steamed Up
windows?
Door & Window locks behaving badly?
Handles & Hinges
stuck?
Think fixing it will cost a fortune?
Think again—we’ll save you money!
LustyGlazing WE REPAIR & REPLACE windows, doors & conservatories
Guaranteed LOW prices on NEW windows and doors too !
10 Year Guarantee On The Glass
No Minimum Order No Hidden Charges
Contact us for a free, no obligation quote
Prices from only £35 including vat & fitting
0800 27 07 007
01872 271911