....Rectory Ramblings

I“Remember, remember the fifth of November”. The old children's rhyme speaks of gunpowder, treason and plot and exhorts us to keep as a memorial the anniversary of the failed attempt to blow up Parliament and assassinate the King and MPs. The events commemorated are over four hundred years old – and yet bonfires and fireworks are still lit and let off in their memory. I'm never too sure whether these days
it is the failure of the Gunpowder plot that is celebrated or whether there is a sort of rueful wistfulness about it! But I am struck that it is still celebrated and that these events are still remembered, whatever the motivation. November, after all, is the quintessential remember month. The Festival of Remembrance of the Souls of the Faithful Departed – or All Souls' Day, to give it it's more usual name, occurs on 2 November and there will be services at 7.30 pm on that day in St Teath and St Thomas' Camelford, at which the names of loved ones who have gone before us will be read out. If you have names you would like read at either of those services, please either add them to the books in the churches or get in touch with a member of the staff
team (Jem, John Henry, Deryn or myself). Please do come, if you would like: they are gentle, reflective services and a good opportunity for us formally to remember our dear departed.
Then, after Bonfire Night, of course we have Remembrance Day -this year on the actual 11th
November. There will be services at Advent, at 9.30 am; at Lanteglos and St Teath, at 10.30 am; and at Delabole at 2.30 pm. Local arrangements will vary slightly, but the usual Acts of Remembrance at memorials will take place in conjunction with the local Royal British Legion branches. Remembering is so very important. Unless we stay in touch with our past, through remembering regularly those who have gone before us, we can have no true sense of our own identity. Remembering, too, is at the heart of Christian worship – our call is to remember the life, example and sacrifice of Jesus and do our best to imitate it as his followers. So do enjoy November, with all its opportunities for remembrance in its
different forms and perhaps we will see you at one of our formal remembrance services. Everyone is most welcome to everything!

Your vicar and friend, Jim Benton-Evans

FROM THE METHODIST MINISTER

I do not know what comes into your mind as you think about the month of November. For some of you it may be the thought of the darker evenings or the leaf fall with the onset of the colder weather. For others it is the thought of celebrating November 5th with bonfire and fireworks gatherings. For those of us who are involved in the Churches in our local communities it is, amongst other things, the arrangements for Remembrance Sunday
that have to be thought about and planned for. This year is one of those unique years in which Remembrance Sunday coincides with Armistice Day so as we share together on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11a.m. we shall be able to recall not only the loss of life in
all Wars but also the day on which ‘a cessation of hostilities’ was agreed in the 1914-1918 World War. 11/11 should be an important day for us all to take time to ‘REMEMBER’. ‘LEST WE FORGET’ that our ability to live with the freedom that we have was, and is still to be achieved, for us at the cost of life to many who have served in our armed forces. Being involved in the ‘Theatres of War’, or having members of your family involved in situations of armed conflict is not a pleasant experience. Living with the fears and anxieties that it brings is not easy, as those of you who have family members in the armed forces will know. When I share conversation with such families I am reminded of just how complacent we often are about issues of conflict and peace, and our vulnerability. As I have moved amongst people I have heard of a range of experiences, which are still ‘scars’ on the life experience of people. I know of one person who was amongst the first group of soldiers that were involved in
freeing people from Auschwitz – he could not bear to talk about the experience. Another person of my acquaintance who is now in his late eighties still has nightmares arising from his experiences in the trenches in the 2nd World War. My REMEMBERING has become very poignant having heard these stories. I think that it is important for all of us to REMEMBER because we all need to learn from our history and become people who appreciate the futility of human conflict and therefore active workers and protagonists for peace. Sharing in the Commemoration of REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY or ARMISTICE DAY should be important
for us all. It would be good to see our local REMEMBRANCE DAY commemorations well supported by all age groups in our local communities.

Bryan Ede

The History of the Methodist Church in Delabole

The History taken from "Delabole in the Days of Yore" written by the late Cyril Hicks, recounting some of his recollections of life in Delabole. Here are a few details from his book:

In 1784 John Wesley sent Adam Clarke to Delabole Quarry to preach and the spot was named after him as 'Clarke's Hole'. It is still known as this, even today.

The first Methodist Chapel was built in 1806, when Robert Blake. Quarry Owner, gave John Wesley land, materials and £40 to build it. The first Bible Christian Chapel was built in 1835, on the site of our Sunday School and the new Chapel was built in 1863.

The United Methodist Free Church was built in Grove Street in 1839, and moved to new premises in 1865. The new Wesley premises were built in 1869 and St. John's Church in 1881.

In 1979 the decision was made by the three Methodist Churches - Wesley. Pengelly and Medrose. to form one Society and in 1980 the merger took place. The Medrose building was renovated and modernised and became the Delabole Methodist Church - and that was almost 25 years ago. How time flies!

Two years ago we took on a large project to modernise the Sunday school building, which is now light and airy and well heated. Last year we decided to replace all the window in the Chapel. This work has now been completed. Enough of buildings!! - We were very pleased to be part of the Tsunami Fundraising events - hosting the Band Concert and Auction at the Chapel. It is great to be part of such a caring village community.

Patricia Molloy (Steward).

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A Parish Walk

A Parish Walk will take place on Sunday 4th May.  Meeting at The Delabole Slate Quarry for
a 2.00pm start. 
It will take around 2 hours finishing in the Stone Circle at the quarry for refreshments.  Donations for refreshments will go to local charities, the walk is free. 
Good boots are advisable.  Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.  Stiles are involved.  The walk will go ,through bluebell woods and around Delabole with distant views of the sea.  
For further inquires please ring Gill Jones 01208 850388 or e-mail gilled2@btinternet.com.   

Dr Lunny is retiring at the end of April.

It was thought that local residents would appreciate the opportunity to express their thanks to him for his service to this village. As a result, a collection is being made and a gift will be purchased.

If you would like to make a contribution towards this gift please visit the Delabole surgery at the beginning of a session, a collecting tin is available

If you are not able to visit the surgery and/or you have any suggestions regarding a suitable gift, please contact
Ann Hopkins 01840 212322

George Returns to His Roots

90 year old George Lobb, from Telford in Shropshire made a sentimental journey last week to Delabole, his boyhood home and a place he hadn’t revisited since he left as a boy of fourteen, back in 1931.

George celebrated his ninetieth birthday in May and his granddaughter, Mandy Exton was stumped as to what would make a suitable and memorable present for her Granddad. She knew he had fond memories of Delabole, so along with husband, Neil and their sons Ben, aged ten and Matt, seven, decided to take him for a trip down memory lane with a Cornish holiday, the highlight of which was to be a day spent in Delabole.

To pave the way, Mandy posted a message on the Delabole Village Internet Website inviting any of Delabole’s senior citizens who may have remembered George to get in touch with her.  The message was spotted by Brenda Burnard, who over the past few years has collected a vast array of photographs and memorabilia relating to Delabole and its history. An exchange of emails between Brenda and Mandy followed and a meeting with George and his family was arranged to take place in the Methodist Schoolroom on Saturday afternoon. Several of the village’s older residents agreed to attend, Brenda was to bring along a selection of her old photographs and refreshments for all kindly provided courtesy of Emily Jane’s Shop.

George, Lilian, his wife of sixty years, Mandy, Neil and the boys had been staying at Bodmin and sightseeing around Cornwall for a few days before visiting Delabole on Saturday. Mandy told us that on the journey down from Telford, George had drawn a rough map of the village as he remembered it as a boy, marking all the shops, the school, pub and the church. They were amazed to find that as they drove around, his recollection had been spot-on.

George was born in Cumberland in May 1917. His grandparents already lived in Delabole and George’s parents moved the family down to join them when he was about a year old. He had a brother, Ernie, or “Guy” as he was more often known and a sister Edith. He remembers attending the local school, where the headmaster was Mr Popplestone. As a boy he did a paper round, for Mr Hawke, the village newsagent.  The newspapers had to be collected from the railway station every morning and George was amazed to find that where the station once stood was now a housing estate.

On leaving school George went back up north to find work and although he and Lilian had often spent their holidays caravanning in Cornwall, he had never been back to Delabole until now. He was grateful for all the trouble the locals had taken to make his birthday homecoming such a special occasion for him and his family.

Brenda Burnard was delighted with the way the afternoon had turned out. “It was wonderful to be able to make George’s return to Delabole so memorable,” she said. “To see so many of our older residents here this afternoon highlights the need we have for a place where people can get together for a cup of tea or coffee and a reminisce about the old days for an hour or two. Ideally, we’d need somewhere central to the village, with easy access for the elderly and disabled and perhaps, a permanent display of the old photos for locals and visitors alike to look at.”

“The Community Hall, formerly the Liberal Club, would make a perfect venue,” added Brenda. “It needs a lot of renovation work doing to it, but there’s a very enthusiastic committee already exploring every avenue of fund-raising to do it up. Hopefully, given time, their efforts will provide our village with a facility of this kind to be proud of”

by Ray Worden
Photographs by Adrian Jasper

Parish Councillors gathered to wish a happy retirement to the Chairperson for the
last 25 years. Mrs Patricia Molloy was presented with various gifts of plants and a
tree for her garden,
Pictured with her and the parish councillors is County councillor Glenton Brown
and District Councillor John Lugg

Palm Sunday Procession

The Children with Palm crosses	The donkey proved a major attraction
The procession leaves the Methodist church	The Reverend Brian Ede leads the procession down Water Lane

On Sunday April 1st The the Methodist Church and St. John's Church combined in a Palm Sunday Procession and Family Service at the Methodist Church.
Following a group photograph of the children a procession walked down Water Lane into Well Street and up Medrose Street for the Family Service at 11 a.m. Ric, the donkey with his owner Mrs. Diana Jones from Camelford, lead the procession.

Gaia Centre Leased

Delabole.com has learnt that the building we know as the Gaia Centre
has been leased by Cornwall County Council and is being used as a learning centre.
It is also available for use for local community groups.

A new book about Delabole has been written by Catherine Lorigan PhD.
Described as "The History of the Slate Quarry and the Making of its Village Community"

Priced at £14.99 plus £3 postage and packing is available by mail order from
Pengelly Press, 2 St Davids Close
Caversham, Reading, Berks. RG4 7PX
Please make cheques payable to Catherine Lorigan

The book is also available from all good bookshops
and The Visitor Information Center at Camelford

We hope to publish an extract from the book occasionally

Nothing Broken
Recent Poems in Cornish Edited by Tim Saunders

A long‑awaited collection of poetry written in Cornish in the last twenty years.
A coming of age for the Cornish language and its literature.
Eighty poems by twenty‑eight authors,
brought together by the celebrated Cornish poet Tim Saunders.
The poems are accompanied by parallel translations into English.

Nothing Broken will be available at the end of August at £10. 99 Paperback 205 pages ISBN 190342 7304. Take advantage of the pre‑publication offer only £9 with free postage and packing ‑ until the end of August.

Webbys note: Tim is a former Delabole boy who now lives in Wales.
He is one of the leading poets writing in the Cornish language today.
and has also produced poetry and other work in Welsh, Irish and Breton as well as in Cornish.

Also available The Turn of the Ermine a Bilingual Anthology of Breton Literature.
Selected and translated by Gwyn Griffiths and Jacqueline Gibson.
This important anthology brings together for the first time numerous Breton language texts and other extracts that illuminate Breton culture over two millennia; plays, folk tales, ballads, lives of saints, stories and poems. A strikingly original work that allows the reader to discover the secrets of the Breton soul.
Essential for anyone interested in Cornwall's sister language.
Paperback 506 pages ISBN 190342 7282 £20 out now.

To order either book now, please visit the Publishers website

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Francis Boutle Publishers, 272 Alexandra Park Road, London N22 7BG

Local woman recognized for work with Mental Health

Rose Wickett and Margaret Hicks Photo by Fred Molloy

Two sisters Rose Wickett and Margaret Hicks are going to Buckingham Palace on 20th July 2006
Rose Wickett was nominated by the Cornwall Partnership Trust for running the Camel Club. This is a group that meets twice a week for people suffering from Mental Health problems.
She has won the county voluntary award and has already had a civic reception at county hall Truro.
She also runs another group every two weeks called 'Breakaway' helping to support people coming off Benzodiazepine, Trazodone, Sleeping Tablets etc. She came off 19 years ago herself.

Photograph to follow

Air Ambulance Charity Shop

Judging by the amount of items brought into the shop recently it would seem everyone has been spring cleaning. we have large amounts of bedding, curtains and household items.
Carnival time is upon us and you might find something suitable in the shop to make your costume. Takings for April amounted to £399.66 net

Opening hours are posted on the door but are, subject to the availability of our volunteers.

Remembrance Sunday at Delabole War Memorial 2004

The Stadards dip for the Last Post	Percy Bunt says aloud Binyons poem
Eric Dawe lays the RBL wreath	Camelford Band lead the march to the Chapel

Halloween Trick or Treat

Youngsters enjoying Halloween
Skeleton	Werewolf and Mummy

I hope your Halloween went off OK most of what I saw was good
But someone was about throwing eggs ruining the experience for some people

Flooding Hits North Cornwall particularly Boscastle

1406 Wednesday 18th August

Prince Charles the Duke of Cornwall is visiting Boscastle and is at this moment meeting the Firefighters of Delabole who were the first in attendance at the Boscastle incident. He will be asking them of the sight that met them as they entered the village and the rescues that they carried out from the rooftops of the village.
The Prince has insisted on seeing the locals and the scene of the disaster for himself, offering words of encouragement and sympathy.
On a lighter note and in the spirit of his father well known Boscastle man Ivor Bright. Adrian Bright Landlord of the The 'Cobweb Inn' never missing a trick invited the Prince in to the Pub for a Half which was thankfully taken by the Duke of Cornwall.

HRH Prince Charles the Duke of Cornwall during his visit to Boscastle

photo's by David Flower

1000 Wednesday 18th August

Rain continued to intermittently fall all night and has become more general rain today, heavy at times causing disruption to the search and clean-up operations. the residents are being allowed back to their homes to collect prized possessions under escort.
The roads to the village are still closed to general traffic. Some buildings are unsafe and the householders and public will not be allowed into the area until the local authorities and Fire Brigade have determined that there is no risk. It seems that it may take sometime as the continuing rain fall may affect the stability of buildings.

Elsewhere: It was reported yesterday that Crackington Haven suffered heavily from Flooding at the same time as Boscastle and with emergency services being committed to life saving at Boscastle the residents of Crackington had to manage their own flood disaster with farm tractors being used to clear obstructions and rescue people.
Other out lying area's also suffered and reports continue to come to light of personal disasters.

1540 Tuesday 17th August

There are still 15 people unaccounted for and the Fire Brigade, Coastguard and Police are still searching buildings and cars. It is stressed by the police though that these people are not thought to be victims of the flood they may have left the area. They are asking for anyone who was in the Area and have left or if you are concerned about relatives in the area or if you originally made a query about relatives and have now found them please let the police know on the emergency line 01392 451130. and 08705 329567
Rain has started to fall again, but at this time it has not the intensity of yesterdays cloud burst. The village harbour area of Boscastle is still closed to the public as crews continue the clean up and search.

1000hrs Tuesday 17th August

Search and rescue operations are still being carried out and a police diving team have been brought in to search Boscastle harbour and cars therein.
The Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott MP visited the area this morning and praised the rescue services for their professionalism.
It is now being reported that approximate 60 cars were washed from the public car park and 7 buildings have been severely damaged and 2 destroyed. A miraculous escape for the residents and holiday makers some 100 were rescued from the harbour area of the village some slept overnight in the village hall and some 50 to 60 spent the night in the Leisure Center at Camelford being used as a Rescue Center, coordinated by Cornwall County Council Emergency Department. The WRVS were present with comfort, food and bedding for these unfortunates. Some of the rescued were taken to Bude and Treliske (Truro) Hospitals although only minor injuries and shock are reported.
The police have said that there are 15 persons unaccounted for, although they are expected to be accounted for later today as having been in the area and left before or during the catastrophe.
More heavy rain showers may occur later today. and stormy weather is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday with the tail ends of topical storm Bonnie and Hurricane Charley due in the region.

1821 hrs Monday 16th August 2004

A Major incident is underway due to Flash Flooding in the villages surrounding Delabole these mainly being Camelford, Boscastle, Tintagel and Crackington Haven
following torrential rain this afternoon.
up to 4 ft of water was described by the landlady from the Darlington Inn at Camelford. Sandbags are being delivered to residents in Camelford in anticipation of more rain to come
Helicopters from Culdrose, St Mawgan and RAF Chivenor and Cornwall Air Ambulance are at the scene.
Boscastle has been particularly badly hit with the water crashing down the Valency valley a 10ft wall of water powered through the street to the harbour below. with high tides forcast for later locals and visitors are dreading more rain. People have been rescued from their roofs and from trapped cars.
The Fire Brigade reports that there is up to 3meters of flood water in the Boscastle area 20 fire appliances have been committed to the Boscastle and Crackington area and there are reports of 50 cars trapped in floods in Boscastle.
The rescue is underway. with the Fire Brigade, Police, Ambulance, and coastguard committing personal to the rescue of trapped people.
The A39 and the A395 are closed and flooding is also believed to be on minor roads as well ands debris is also making roads impassable.
Cars were smashing into buildings and have been washed out into the harbour in Boscastle it is believed these were empty. 2 Cars and caravans were swpt over the top of the harbour bridge and been washed into the harbour. People were climbing through windows to get out of the flooding. The muddy water is choking the streets and sweeping into the harbour and out to sea. There has been 60mm of rain in 2 hours equating to 1 months worth of rain.

1850 hrs

30 vehicles have been washed into the harbour and 2 buildings near the harbour have collapsed. There are no reports of casualties at this time.
Trees have crashed into the sides of buildings. People are trapped up trees and are lighting fires to attract attention for rescue. 7 Rescue Helicopters were in the area: 2 from RMB Chivenor, 3 from RNAS Culdrose, 1 from RAF St Mawgan, and a Coastguard chopper. as well as the police helicopter are running shuttle services rescuing people.
The pixie shop is reported to be under water.

Photographs by David Flower

Views of Boscastle Habour area during the search and clear up operation

Before the Flood looking towards the village from the harbour.
This area is now covered in muddy flood water

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SURESTART

Public Meeting
A public meeting was called by the Parish Council on Monday 1st August 2005 to discuss the proposed SureStart center for Delabole the majority were unanimously in favour, of the proposed plan for the playing field site. Some spoke vehemently against siting the building in the playing fields but were in favour of a SureStart building.
It was explained that alternate sites had been investigated but had for one reason or another been found wanting.
Following the public meeting the Parish Council met and the submitted plans were discussed and were passed with a majority vote to be submitted to North Cornwall District Council for their consideration.

Update on Sure Start in Delabole.

Sure Start North Cornwall has been delivering outreach services in the Methodist church hall in Delabole for over two years and there are now over 100 families, with children under five years, living in Delabole, who are registered as Sure Start members. All activities provided in the village are heavily subscribed and a second weekly drop in session for parents and toddlers has been arranged to cope with the huge demand.

The original capital plan for the Sure Start North Cornwall Programme, identified £60,000 to be allocated to build a facility attached to Delabole School , as part of the planned extension. However, when this was explored in more detail, there was not sufficient space on the school site to meet the need:

a) To provide a quality early years pre school environment.

b) To provide a child and family friendly, fully accessible community space for play, family support, health and training activities.

c) To provide an outdoor play area.

Consultation with families, identified the Playing Fields as a central place in the village, easily reached by most families on foot, and with the space to provide a purpose built building. We have worked with the Delabole Development group, the Delabole Playground Committee and the Football Club to develop a design for the siting of the building and the Parish Council have kindly agreed that we put in a planing application to North Cornwall .

The final design has been sited to cause least disruption to the existing use of the Fields as a football pitch and playground. The existing play equipment Is in urgent need of attention, and we have supported the Playground Committee to purchase new items that will be easier to maintain.

We are very grateful to the Delabole Slate Company, who have offered to donate some slate to provide some decoration for the building. Because of the number of families using services in Delabole, we have amended the capital plan to allocate a further £120,000 to this project.

If you would like to discuss any of the proposals for the Sure Start building in Delabole, please contact me

Alison Gardner
Sure Start North Cornwall, Bodmin Children's Centre, 55 Higher Bore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JS,
Telephone: Bodmin 01208 262960

Background

Sure Start North Cornwall is a government funded organisation which aims to develop parent-led services for children aged under 4 and their families providing a solid foundation for the future.

The future plans for Delabole include the building of a new Sure Start Centre which will provide care and education for young children and to offer access to health services, family support and a base for childminders. We are currently in the planning stage of this exciting development in Delabole.

Currently in Delabole, Sure Start offer a free drop-in to parents or carers of children aged under 4 years. This is held every Friday at the Methodist Church Sunday School rooms in Medrose from 10.00am to 12.00pm.

The drop-in is very informal, everyone has the chance to meet and chat with new friends and the children have lots of new and exciting toys to play with and explore. Arts and craft sessions are regularly organised by the experienced Sure Start staff, as well as other regular visitors to the session, including the Sure Start Health Visitor and Speech and Language Therapist. Families do not have to stay for the whole length of the session, although many choose to do so.

The Playaround Toy Library visits the drop-in on alternate Fridays, giving families the chance to borrow good quality and stimulating toys for a one off annual fee of £6.00 per family. Toys for newborn babies up to the age of 4 are available.

If you would like to get involved or want to find out more about what Sure Start North Cornwall are doing in the Delabole area, come along to a drop-in, call the team on 01208 262960 or visit our website at www.northcornwall.surestart.org

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Delabole First Responders receive a cheque from the Carnival Committe photo by David Flower	The First Snow of Winter 10am Friday 25th November photo by Chris Hore
Don't forget to feed the birds this winter photo by Chris Hore	Camelford Carnival Nough Said photo by David Flower
Delabole Carnival Queen at Camelford Carnival photo by David Flower	Delabole Football Club The Ghost Train at Camelford Carnival photo by David Flower
Camelford Carnival Emily Jane's and Flowers from Bruallen photo by David Flower	Recent aerial of Delabole
Roughtor looking from Delabole

Golden Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth II

What a Great Day   Various events included The Poldark Inn Casino Royal Night The Giai Center: Mount Charles Championship Band Concert The Setters Restaurant: Celebration Tea for Senior Citizens & Entertainment Monday 3' June - DELABOLE JUBILEE CELEBRATION DAY 10.30am - Judging of Best Decorated House. 2.00pm - Judging of Children's Fancy Hat Competition (Outside Delabole Methodist Church) 2.15pm - Village 'FLORA DANCE' Led by Camelford Town Band from Delabole Methodist Church to the Playing Field. 2.45pm - Delabole Playing Field: - Childrens Sports - 5 A Side Football Tournament Adults Silly Races - Tug-o-War Competition - Visiting Teams Side Shows & Competitions - all for fun and just coppers to enter, just like 50 years ago! Bring your pennies 4.00pm - Delabole School Playground: Presentation of gifts to preschool and primary school children, followed by tea in the school hall. 4.30pm - Presentation of gifts to the under 18 year olds, followed by tea in the school hall. 1952 - 2002 , Evening - The Bettle & Chisel: MUSICAL MAYHEM DISCO. 11.952 - 2W2

click on an image to enlarge Fancy Hats The Flora Dance The Crowded Street The Best Decorated House Three Legged Race The Days Casualty.18month old Billy Fueling broke his leg on the childrens slide