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Cubert Parish News
Nowodhow an Bluw
AUGUST 2020
Printed by Unit 6C, Treloggan Industrial Estate, Newquay TR7 2SX 01637 874012
Local Sheep Photo courtesy of Karen Green
COMET C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) Comet Neowise was discovered by NASA in March by the NEOWISE space telescope and can be seen millions of miles away from Earth due to its huge trail of dust and ice. The comet will have been closest to Earth on July 22-23, 2020. It will have passed 64 million miles (103 million km) away. This distance is around 400 times further than the moon. The comet is visible, without using binoculars or a telescope, just before sunrise and after sunset throughout July with the best time being around 02:30 in the North-East sky and just above the horizon. It can be seen by looking to the lower left of the bright star called Capella. After mid-July it can be seen underneath the group of stars known as the Big Dipper, or Plough. At the end of July it will disappear out of sight as it travels deeper into the solar system. Photo courtesy of Rhys Ellis-Davies
USED STAMPS FOR A very big thanks for all the used stamps received over the last month. I have contacted the Cornish charity iSight Cornwall and I have now dropped off the supermarket bag full of stamps, collected over the last 6 months ,to their headquarters near Tesco in Truro. Keep them coming !!! Many thanks - Judy
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CUBERT NDP AUGUST 2020 3
Being the first opportunity, as Chairman of the Cubert NDP Steering Group, to publish an update on the work of the group; I feel it is incumbent upon me to thank Gareth Rowe for the work he has done to date in managing to get the group up and running despite all the inhibiting consequences of Covid 19.
As anticipated in last month’s report, analysis of the initial questionnaire is complete and a brief synopsis is included below. A comprehensive record of the results is available on the Cubert NDP website via the address shown below.
This survey was only the first step towards the compilation of the final Neighbourhood Development Plan.
At the moment, a local Landscape Survey and Character Assessment is underway involving an edge of settlement and green spaces assessment, mapping key features with a view to providing options to be included in the final report. The landscape survey group are looking for historic photographs of the Parish to help us write our report. If anyone has any old photographs of Cubert and the surrounding area we would be interested to see them - be assured that they won’t be damaged or marked in any way.
If you can help please let us know.
Another subgroup in compiling a list of “stakeholders” This will include landowners, both local and national, local businesses and organisations whose actions over the next five to fifteen years could impact on the Parish. The ambition is to engage with them to assess how the plans of this group relate to the vision of the residents.
I hope that you are able to visualise the work that is going on behind the scenes. If you want to put forward your ideas, please use one of the contact options shown at the end of this article or email me directly at [email protected].
Cubert Neighbourhood Development Plan Results of Initial Survey of Public Opinion July 2020
We are pleased to confirm that we have now had the opportunity of analysing the results of the data collected by the Initial Survey of public opinion conducted during January 2020. The survey questionnaire was distributed to all homes in the Parish and 180 completed surveys were returned. This represents an approximate response rate of about 11%, a relatively small number of households.
For each section of the Survey Form we have attempted to record all the issues or topics submitted by respondents and then note the number of respondents who supported each topic. We have called these the “votes” for each topic. We have extracted the priority topics and listed them as a summary of the primary concerns of the residents of our Parish as follows: • Priorities for new housing • Future business development in the parish • Provision of sports and leisure facilities • Traffic control and car parking. • Protecting our heritage assets and green spaces • Safe guarding our school facilities and potential expansion needs. These concerns will be the focus of Working Groups which we shall set up to research these subjects, carry out consultation with individuals, stakeholders and organisations to acquire more information leading to another more detailed survey. This will help us to begin to put together the kind of planning policies which are the aim of a Neighbourhood Development Plan.
We must thank everyone who has taken part in our Survey. We hope that our analysis truly represents your thoughts but please continue to join in and help us make Cubert Parish the place you would like it to be.
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It’s been a milestone month for us here at Prickles and Paws, for the first time ever we have over 100 hedgehogs in our care. Several other rescues are at capacity meaning our team of volunteer drivers have been busy collecting poorly hedgehogs from around the county. The majority of these are hoglets of varying ages from tiny ones needing incubators to slightly older ones with a variety of conditions including the horribly infectious ringworm. Something they all have in common (apart from being ridiculously cute) is the mess they make! We are going through newspaper at an alarming rate, so if you have any newspapers please save them for us! There is a drop off box by our gate (55 Chynowen Parc) for papers and a dedicated bin for empty crisp packets. Since last May we have raised over £1,600 through the Terracycle Crisp Packet and disposable gloves recycling schemes so please do save us any disposable gloves and your empty crisp packets, sadly popcorn, mini cheddars and other snack packaging isn’t accepted but crisp packets and multipack packaging is. Thank you all for your support!
RECYCLE YOUR CRISP PACKETS, DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND NEWSPAPERS AT
NUMBER 55 CHYNOWEN PARC, ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO THE PRICKLES & PAWS CHARITY
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ECO NEWS – OUR CLIMATE AUGUST 2020 7
A recent report about the Arctic Circle, particularly in Siberia has been published by the Met Office, because there are concerns that the weather in Britain will be seriously affected by what happens in the arctic regions of Russia. This year, the highest temperature ever recorded in Siberia was 38deg C. There have also been great forest fires in the region. Summer temperatures have been increasing year on year, but this year, the Met Office says is the first time we can confidently put that warming down to human activity, because the probability of it happening naturally would be once in 38.000 years. The de-stabilising of climate in Siberia will affect Britain, as so many of our weather systems originate in the Arctic Circle, and so we must expect to have more extreme ‘weather events’, like the ‘Beast from the East’ and an increase in flooding from prolonged heavy rain. Many parts of the world are now taking action to try and protect their regions from the worst effects of climate change and one of these projects is the Great Green Wall being planted across the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, from one coast of Africa to the other, in an attempt to hold back the encroachment of the desert into the countries lying along its southern edge. The Great Green Wall was started by the African Union in 2007 and the first tree was planted in 2008 in Senegal. It is hoped to eventually plant 18 million trees along the almost 5000 miles of the Green Wall. Not just trees, but market gardens and forage banks for cattle. Over the last ten years 15% of the Wall has been planted and is already bringing life back to those regions, providing food security, jobs and a reason to stay for the millions who live along its path. Eventually it will be the largest living structure on the planet, three times the size of the Great Barrier Reef. Here in Britain, the ‘Committee on Climate Change’, an independent body set up to advise the government, have declared that “If we are to emerge successfully from Covid-19, there is only one route, and that route is one that enables us to fight climate change.” They highlight some clear investment priorities for the coming months: improving existing buildings to make them better insulated and energy-saving. Improving the green areas of our towns and cities and planting more trees country-wide. Strengthening energy networks to make best use of renewable energy, and making it easier for people to cycle, walk and work from home. These are modest and achievable improvements that will have a lasting effect, however there is much more to do, conserving wild life, improving flood defences and of course, investing in and developing renewable energy – something which will create new employment and in which it has been suggested, Cornwall could lead the way! When we look at the planet it is easy to feel overwhelmed by what is happening, but if we focus on what we can do as individuals and communities, then we can move in the direction of working together to make things safer for our families of the future, here and across the world. So the mantra as usual is: use only green energy, try to buy local, organic, animal friendly and fairtrade (LOAF), think carefully about travel, especially by air, and ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’(the 3 Rs).
Happy Eco days! Wendy
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CUBERT SCHOOL REPORT AUGUST 2020 9
A very strange Summer Term is drawing to a close and usually we would be enjoying the final school performance from our Year 6 leavers, and meeting children who will be joining us in September. Sadly this hasn’t been possible this year. But school has been open for key worker children since the beginning of lockdown, and Reception, Years 1 and 6 from the 1st of June. All staff have worked tirelessly to provide online lessons and support for children and families at home, and, in school, there has been lots of laughter, outdoor fun and creativity. We would like to say good luck to all the Year 6 children as they move on to secondary school and look forward to hearing how they are all getting on. For the families starting with us in September, we have put together a virtual tour and meet the staff video to help them become familiar with our school. We are excited to meet you all in person. To keep everyone at school and within the community safe, there will be some alterations to the school day including using different entrances and exits as well as changes within the school timetable. Everyone is working hard to create a ‘new normal’ for September during these difficult times. We hope you all have a safe and happy summer and look forward to seeing you all soon.
Lisa Ham.
The views and opinions expressed in this Newsletter do not necessarily reflect those of the editor. The editor reserves the right to refuse material for any reason whatsoever and cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions which may occur in this publication.
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LOCAL HELP AUGUST 2020 11
PARISH COUNCIL REPORT AUGUST 2020 12
Report of the Parish Council Meeting Wed 15th July 2020 PRESENT: Cllrs. R.L.B. Spencer, D. Hopkinson, N. Bradder, P. Wallis G. Rowe, A. Percy, T. Hulbert and the Clerk:D. Hawken. APOLOGIES: Cllrs. W.C.Longden, Cornwall Councillor Adrian Dennis Harvey. Police Report – None. OPENING: The Meeting was opened at 7.10 pm, by the Chairman Cllr. A. Percy MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 3rd June 2020: The Minutes were approved and signed as True Records. MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES OF 3rd June 2020: None FINANCE: To ratify delegated decisions for April and May - RESOLVED: To ratify the delegated decisions for June and July. ANNUAL GOVERNANCE STATEMENT - The annual accounts have been signed off by Jessica Jeffery with no matters raised and were Presented by email to the Parish Council. RESOLVED: The Annual Governance Statement to the External Auditors to be signed by the Clerk and Chair of the meeting. AUDIT ANNUAL RETURN - RESOLVED: The Annual Return to the External Auditors to be signed by the Chair of the meeting PLANNING: RESOLVED: To ratify the delegated decisions for June and July. Details of the decisions can be found on the Parish Council website. http://www.parish-council.com/cubertparishcouncil/index.asp?pageid=712430 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Physical meetings have been cancelled until further notice. The group have held another meeting now under the chair of Michael Crisp. Results of the survey are in and the group are currently undertaking the landscape assessment. SECTION 106 AGREEMENTS ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING – Second Parish Cllr. A. Percy gave an update - a briefing paper is being drafted for the cabinet members of Cornwall Council by the officers concerned. It was decided to brief Parishioners about the situation via the newsletter. Cllr. A. Percy agreed to provide a draft. ANY OTHER RELEVANT BUSINESS NOT REQUIRING DECISIONS AT THIS MEETING: Cllr. T. Hulbert raised the subject of the deployment of the Speed Visor. It was agreed that the speed visor should be deployed constantly during the summer season. Cllr. D. Hopkinson - New rubbish bin in square – questioned the bin position. It was explained that the new bin could not be placed where the original bins had been. Toilet refurbishment. Cllr. A. Percy – asked that anyone to please try and get quotes. It was decided that Cllr. A. Percy to ask Cornwall Council about their decision not to charge CIL on rural exception sites when other local authorities do. CLOSING, DATE OF NEXT MEETING The meeting was closed 7.52 pm. The next regular meeting to be held on 19th August 2020 at 7.00pm. Parishioners and other interested parties are invited to view the planning applications that the Parish Council is currently considering and are encouraged to contact the Clerk if they wish to comment on any of the applications. Details of the applications currently being considered can be found on the Parish Council website:http://www.parish-council.com/cubertparishcouncil/index.asp?pageid=708566
LITTER BINS Everyone can help us by not putting domestic waste or dog poo bags in litter bins. Please only put dog poo in the allocated Dog poo bins – The Parish Council litter bins are not designed for this use. Domestic waste should never be placed in litter bins. Please use the Cornwall Council regular collection service.
CUBERT PARISH NOTICES AUGUST 2020 13
Parish Councillor needed! Would you like to help make a difference within the Parish of Cubert?
Do you have some spare time that you are willing to share? Cubert Parish Council currently has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor. If you are interested in becoming a Member of the Parish Council then please write to the Clerk at the address shown below, stating why you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and what qualities you feel you could bring to the Council.
To be eligible: (a) you have to be a British subject or Irish citizen, (b) you must be 18 years of age, and (c) either in the list of electors for Cubert Parish or have during the whole of the preceding twelve months (i) occupied land as owner or tenant in it, or (ii) had a principal place of work there, or (iii) resided in or within three miles of it. The Clerk should receive applications no later than Monday 14th September 2020 for consideration at the Parish Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday 16th September 2020. Applicants will be considered by the current Membership, and the decision made by ballot vote. The successful candidate will thereafter be co-opted onto the Parish Council.
If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact the Clerk:
Mr.David Hawken Pengoon, Treguth Close Holywell Bay, Newquay. TR8 5DD 01637 830947 – [email protected]
Corona Virus Covid 19 The Parish Council has taken the decision (and confirmed by Cornwall Council) not to hold any public meetings until further notice. There will be a Virtual Parish Council meeting to be held 7.00pm on the 19th August 2020. If any members of the public would like to view the proceedings or speak before the meeting is formally opened – please contact the Clerk (01637 830947) Email: [email protected] at least 48 hours before the meeting is due to start so that access details can be provided The Parish Council has taken actions so that it can still function during these trying times and IS STILL OPEN FOR BUSINESS. You can still contact your Councillors by phone or contact the Clerk (01637 830947 Email: [email protected] If you are elderly / infirm / self isolating and need some assistance (Shopping etc), please contact us and we will try to put you in contact with a local volunteer who may be able to help you.
STAY SAFE AND LOOK AFTER YOURSELVES AND YOUR NEIGHBOURS.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING
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Affordable Housing problems in Cubert Lack of reasoned reply from Cornwall Council
The Parish Council has recently raised concerns about the affordable housing allocation in our local area, that have been responded to by Cornwall Council through either late, non-reply, avoidance, or completely inaccurate replies that amount to balderdash and bunkum. Under Cornwall Council policy, affordable housing in the parishes is mainly obtained by building within the village settlement area, or by Rural Exception Sites that border the village settlements. Once planning permission has been granted for affordable housing, a Section 106 legal deed is completed, which includes details of how the housing is to be allocated to families (“Primary Parish”, “Secondary Parish”). “Primary Parish” is the parish where the housing is to be built, “Secondary Parishes” are usually all the bordering parishes to the “Primary Parish”. In normal circumstance, the families registered on the Cornwall Homechoice lists, with a proven local connection to the parish will be given “Primary Parish” status, which means that any local connection family registered to the parish is given priority over all other parish/town residents elsewhere, in the first month of advertising. If there are no local parish applicants in the first month, then applications can be made by “Secondary Parish” families, and if no applications are received in the second month, then applications can be made by families in the rest of Cornwall. These Section 106 deeds remain in force throughout the life of an affordable house, and the allocation priorities are used every time a house becomes vacant.
THE PROBLEM FIRST. Cubert is bordered by Crantock, Colan, St Newlyn East, and Perranzabuloe Parishes, and in January the Parish Council found out that Cubert had not been included in the Section 106 deed for the 59 house (30 affordable) at Halwyn Park in Crantock. This had been pointed out at Appeal by the developer of the Wesley Road 30 house site. This meant that Cubert families would have lower priority to the other parishes bordering Crantock, and would wait in line with the rest of Cornwall for the housing. The Parish Council contacted the housing private provider and Homechoice register administrators direct for explanation, made immediately complaint to Cornwall Council, and after arranging for the issue to be raised at a full Cornwall Council meeting, a formal modification of the Crantock Section 106 was lodged as a planning application in March. This has yet to be granted by Cornwall Council. SECOND. You may have noticed that the Parish Council placed adverts in the Newsletter and local papers, asking for reply from any Cubert family that had applied for the Crantock housing as a “Secondary Parish” family, and had been refused. Amongst the replies, it was found that Cubert families had also applied for the “Goldings” housing in Colan Parish, as a “Secondary Parish”, and had been refused. On investigation, the Parish Council found that, whilst all twelve Cubert, Crantock, and St Newlyn East Section 106 deeds (245 affordable houses) included Colan Parish as a “Secondary Parish”, none of the four Colan Section 106 deeds (335 affordable houses) included any of the three parishes as “Secondary Parish” in return. Rather, Newquay Town was nominated as a higher priority. What did not help, was that the Section 106 deed for the Wesley Road 30 house site had not been made available by Cornwall Council, including at Appeal, and a copy of the deed had to be obtained from HM Planning Inspectorate in late May. The first letter of concern was sent to Cornwall Council on 4th March. A meeting of the three parishes was arranged, and all three parishes lodged objections to the 349 house application currently awaiting decision at
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Trevemper (Colan Parish). The three parishes then wrote tri-parish letters to Cornwall Council, and the individual Cornwall Councillor members of the central planning committee. The reply given by both Cornwall Council officers and the Planning Committee chair was that there was nothing wrong, and that it was normal procedure to provide “Secondary Parish” status to the towns when development is granted in a parish neighbouring a town. Further investigation by the parish council revealed that of the 100+ affordable housing developments in Cornwall, in parishes that border towns containing 11,000+ houses, only five of these did not include the neighbouring parishes as “Secondary Parish”, and that four of these were the Colan Parish developments, the other being an obvious error in Kenwyn Parish near Truro. Also one development, for 1,500 houses bordering the St Austell Ward of the Central Planning Committee Chair, included all the bordering parishes as “Secondary Parishes”. Something was not right. Further correspondence was met with delay and non-reply to questions, and finally, in late May we were told that: “A scheme in a rural area adjoining an urban town, the town is not included in Secondary Parish cascade. Sites considered extensions of major urban settlements located within a parish typically feature a joint primary cascade with the town”. Clearly, given the results of the investigation into the 100+ developments for 11,000 houses, this was totally incorrect, and the four Colan applications were in direct contrast to the norm. Further complaint was made to Cornwall Council, and in early June, Cornwall Council replied that: “Your continued pursuit of this issue is placing excessive demands on the time and resources of our team and I would politely ask you to consider refraining from requesting further enquiries as our position is that we have fully investigated this matter for you and responded accordingly” and then: “However, we do not propose to investigate this further”. The parishes then wrote direct to the individual Cornwall Councillor members of the Cornwall Council Cabinet, and have now been told (24th June) that: “A briefing note with the information provided to you will be circulated to Cabinet Members”. THIRD – Four Bedroom Housing. Why does this matter? Rural Exception Sites are affordable housing led estates on the edge of village settlements where normal open market housing will not gain approval. In order for a developer to obtain permission for such a site, there must be a proven need for affordable housing, usually evidenced by the Cornwall Homechoice register or a local housing survey. While a proven need exists (even where there is existing planning permissions in place, as happened in Crantock recently), developers can apply for further Rural Exception Sites to cater for that need. For many years now, the local affordable housing “In need” register for Cubert has included one or two families in the highest Band priority of need, who require four bedroomed accommodation, yet each affordable development within the parish fails to include any four bed housing. The Parish Council has raised this with planning on a number of occasions, and at a May 2019 meeting with the Chief Planner and affordable housing officers in Truro, we were told that: “four bed housing is not encouraged in rural parishes”. They would rather see larger families housed in towns and cities. This begs the question, what happens when the larger families apply for four bedroom accommodation in towns? (There are four bed housing in the Goldings and planned Trevemper estates of Colan Parish, for example). The answer is, that despite being on the highest priority “In need” Banding, they will have to wait in line behind the lower priority banded families of Newquay, and the same for any other four bed house anywhere in the County. They risk permanently staying on the “In need” register until the family leaves home, and Cubert will always have an “In need” list for developers to call on for yet more (non-four bed) housing. THE ANSWER? Simple really, merely make a minor change to the four Colan Parish Section 106 deeds to fall
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in line with the rest of Cornwall (scores of Section 106 modifications are granted/instigated by Cornwall Council each year), and ensure that any future affordable led housing scheme for Cubert includes housing that mirrors our highest most priority families. Not much to ask really. FURTHER CONCERNS. The latest two Section 106 deeds for Cubert (Holywell Road youth park and Wesley Road) include Newquay Town as a “Secondary Parish” for some reason. No other Section 106 from Cubert, Crantock, or St Newlyn East includes Newquay. We do not know why these two Section 106s have been made different from the other deeds. This means that the families of our neighbouring parishes, Crantock and St Newlyn East, will be in direct competition with the 300+ “In need” families of Newquay Town, whilst they will not be able to access Newquay Town housing as a “Secondary Parish”. Obviously, it would be an advantage to developers if a permanent need for affordable housing was to be found in target parishes, as would allowing large town populations to enter into “Secondary Parish” competition with the bordering rural parishes, all the while barring the rural parish families from applying as “Secondary Parish” families for in town housing. The correct completion of Section 106 Deeds is therefore critical to a balanced provision of affordable housing to our parishes. There is a Section 106 Deed template provided for potential Rural Exception Site developer use/information on the Cornwall Council Planning Website, which includes the section of “Primary Parish” and “Secondary Parish” declaration. We have asked Cornwall Council for specific details and names of the draft authors of all the original Section 106 deeds. Cornwall Council has so far declined to provide those details. Too much effort apparently. Where do we go from here? We are fully supported our Local Cornwall Council Member, Adrian Harvey. We await the results of the briefing paper sent to the Cabinet Members, but remain well aware that the briefing paper is likely to be drafted by the same officers or departments who have made reply to us so far. We await reply to our Section 106 Deed author question. We await the decision on the 349 house Trevemper estate, which allows Newquay Town families “Primary Parish” status over the rural parishes. Meanwhile, as the months drift by, our “In need” families continue to be treated in a disadvantageous manner compared to all other families around Cornwall.
SOCIAL DISTANCING ON A SUMMER EVENING
A sliver of silver moon in the sky, In the hedgerows the busy bees buzz by. Rabbits are playing in fields of dark green, A few birds are still heard, but fewer seen.
One bird though is still happily singing What is the news or joy he is bringing? Then, very close by, from another little threat Another song but of such similar note.
What lovely, light, clear notes, now higher, What beautiful music from this wee flyer. But what message is in his mates song? "sing together this way, two metres isn't long"
Joy
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ALLOTMENTS & HALL AUGUST 2020 21
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ST CUBERT CHURCH 23
Contacts :- Safeguarding Officer Kath Harrison 01637 831083 Priest in Charge Revd Canon Anne Brown 01872 572654 [email protected] Church Wardens Wendy Barritt 01637 830380 Kath Harrison 01637 831083
AUGUST 2020
CUBERT SEA ANGLERS 1963 – 2020
As we continue to move cautiously out of the lockdown, we are very much hoping to be able to hold services again at St Cubert in September, depending on the infection rate at that time. For now, the church is open every Saturday from 10am – 4pm for private prayer. There are recorded services on the Cluster website: www.atlanticcoastcluster.org.uk where you can find a daily Morning Prayer and a Service of the Word, a Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion and an Evensong service on Sundays. To access these just click on the ‘Audio’ button at the top of the home page of the website.
On the last Sunday of every month there is a live ‘zoom’ service, and if you would like to join that, please contact me and I will send you the link. [email protected] or 01637 830380. For information about weddings and christenings, the Cluster Office 01872 573025
With prayers and blessings, Wendy
Club Fishing: As we enter the month of July, anglers are still waiting for this season to take off, however fishing from local rock marks has produced catches of mackerel, whip conger, small-eyed ray and lesser spotted dogfish. Those anglers who choose to wade into the Atlantic surf are catching a few school bass, lets hope things will improve as the months pass by. A group of club members arranged a boat fishing trip from Newlyn Harbour, the days event produced catches of Pollock, Plaice, Greater Weever and several Blonde Ray, the heaviest weighing in at 17 lbs and caught by club member Shad.
June Club Competitions 1. The winner of June’s monthly competition for the “heaviest mackerel” was won by Nick Calleya, with a fish of 13 ozs 14 drams. 2. “The John Penna Bass Trophy” was not won, the competition now extends to the end of October 2020.
July Competitions 1. A monthly competition is for “The Mike Hartley Shield”. 1st Prize – “Most species”
2nd Prize – “Heaviest Fish” 2. A monthly competition fishing for the “Heaviest Fish” caught on a lure or plug.
By Brian Osborne
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CLASSIC CAR AUGUST 2020 25
Motoring “Yellow Peril” Update With all the classic car, vintage car shows and steam fairs cancelled the “Yellow Peril” has been confined to the garage. The last airing for the “ Yellow Peril” was an outing one fine day in February, was it that long ago? Last year we were out at many of the classic and vintage shows around Cornwall supporting the Cornwall Air Ambulance. The “Yellow Peril” proving to be quite a magnet to the Cornwall Air Ambulance merchandise stand. The 2020 Wadebridge Wheels show at the Royal Cornwall Showground fell victim of the cancellations. However they decided to run an online photo competition “Web Wheels” and I decided to enter. Guess what We “Won” best Post 70’s Car! Really chuffed. Think it might be time to give the “Yellow Peril” an airing? https://www.wadebridgewheels.co.uk/web-wheels
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BIRD NOTES AUGUST 2020 27
Scientists fear the UK’s longest breeding colony of Arctic Terns has vanished because fewer visitors to their stronghold in North Wales have allowed birds of prey to invade it.
The National Trust bought 178 acres of farmland in Wanstone, Kent, for 1 million in 2017 and restored it to grassland. Now, as a result, nearly 50 Skylarks were seen at the start of May. Meadow Pipits, Corn Buntings, Partridges and Peregrine Falcons are also thriving in the area close to the White Cliffs of Dover. The Trust’s Virginia Portman said “To see the fields returning to their natural state is really heartening.” Wildflowers have also been planted to attract butterflies to the site.
Ancient Penguins that waddled around the US and Japan were 6ft 6ins tall. Plotopterids had long beaks, flipper-like wings and lived 37 million years ago, but even though they looked like penguins, they were a closer relative to Cormorants which can be seen locally. They shared features with New Zealand Penguins of 62 million years ago, but Plotopterids fossils have been found in North America and Japan. Dr Paul Scofield of the Canterbury Museum, New Zealand, said “They evolved in different hemispheres but you would be hard pressed to tell them apart.” Several Peregrine Falcons have been found dead as a result of banned pesticides. Three birds of prey all died after eating the professional use poisons. A fourth is being examined to see if it died from the same cause. Some of the chemicals have been banned in Europe since 2012. The birds were all found on Guernsey. The Channel Islands chief vet said the chemicals posed a serious risk. He said they can only be bought by qualified pest controllers and should not be available to the public.
The Corvids (Crow family) are doing very well this year. There are Magpies everywhere, with them having a very successful breeding season. Choughs also seem to have done well. Tim Hodder saw 8 feeding on the 18th June seemingly in two units of 4 and he had a reliable report that 10/12 were seen near roosting time on the 24th June.
Jays, another member of the Crow family are being seen more now, during the breeding season they are more secretive. Ladock woods can often afford a fleeting glimpse, also woodland below Treliske. Sharon Smith saw a Buzzard in the Ellenglaze Valley seemingly attacking another, it just might have been territorial, or the male will drive off his own brood when they reach a sufficient size to force them to find a new territory of their own, which must be increasingly difficult as they become more numerous.
The House Sparrow in a nestbox in Ben Hocking’s garden is now incubating her third brood of the season.
Rodney Phillips
ARCTIC TERN
SKYLARK
GREY PARTRIDGE
CORMORANT
COMPARE A DIVER TO THE PLOTOPERID (ANCIENT PENGUIN) FOR SIZE AND THE SHAPE OF A CORMORANT
JAY
LOCAL CHOUGH - PHOTO COURTESY OF KAREN GREEN
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https://www.bbka.org.uk/swarm
In July I experienced, for the first time, a swam of bees which appeared to be nesting in our hedge. On the Sunday morning, whilst mowing the lawn they were not there and by the mid afternoon there were hundreds in the hedge and more joining them. Not knowing what to do I went online and found the British Beekeepers Association website and followed the link to SWARM. The information on different bees and wasps was excellent and I identified that we had honey bees. They also told you if they could help with the type of bee or if other contacts were necessary. Scrolling down the page I came to the part where I could locate a beekeeper and contacted the nearest to Cubert. They were extremely helpful (especially as it was late Sunday afternoon). The conclusion was to leave them and check if they were still there in about 2 days time. However, having rained heavily overnight they had moved on. But where to ? A day later part of a swarm had settled in next door’s front garden and a beekeeper called to come and collect the swarm. This was a fascinating first instruction into bees and the different types and how they are handled. Editor - Judy