Buses at
Rapsons
CARADON councillors have agreed to a request for school buses to use Rapsons car park as a drop off/pick up point for vehicles which serve Plymouth schools and colleges.
Dobwalls'
diversion
AS in previous years, to cope with peak summer traffic, the residents of Dobwalls will have to endure a one-way diversion this year.
The diversion will be in place on the A38 and A390 on May 26 and on subsequent Saturdays until September l.
The diversion will operate between 5am and 7pm, and a 40mph speed limit will be put in place. Traffic heading west on the A38 towards Bodmin will be diverted on to the A390 and rejoin the A38 via the B3360. Traffic travelling eastbound on the A390 will be diverted on to the A38 via the B3360.
The Highways Agency has produced a leaflet on the arrangements, copies to be delivered to households in and around Dobwalls.
Duo of burgesses
for Liskeard
TWO new 'Honoured Burgesses' for Liskeard were created during the town's mayor-making ceremony last week - Tony Wood and Norman Pampling.
Mr Wood, one of three trustees of the Stuart House Trust, moved to Liskeard in l977 to become head of the Grammar School and then the Comprehensive School, retiring in l996. As Stuart House trustee and vice-chairman and chairman he cleared the garden site and helped create a l7th century garden, and also applied for and progressed funding for the house. Such enthusiasm has now seen the House restored, and he frequently attends meetings to talk on its history.
Mr Wood is also a St Martin's church sidesman, and chair of the re-roofing project for which he is planning a pageant and related events this summer. It was his idea to mark the town centre and entrances to Liskeard with granite Celtic crosses, this adopted by the town's Millennium committee. Other community work includes being a member of Liskeard in Bloom and playing a leading role in organising the 'Liskeard Churches Together' Millennium show 'Countdown' last year.
Mr Pampling was mayor of Liskeard on four occasions, the last being l992-93. He was a founder member of the Liskeard/Quimperle twinning association, a councillor for 25 years and deputy mayor three times. He has been a member of the Royal British Legion since l952 and is life president of the Trevillis League of Friends. President of the Liskerret male voice choir, which he formed whilst mayor, he is also vice president of Liskeard silver band, a member of the Liskeard Operatic Society and Drama group and Liskeard/Looe Rotary, and founder member of Mount Edgcumbe Hospice fund-raising in Liskeard.
Handbook for
holiday homes
LISKEARD author Jackie Taylor, who gave up her career as an accountant in London to live and work in the country, has just had a start-up handbook for buying and letting holiday homes published.
Jackie, who runs a successful cottage business with her husband, aimed to show others exactly what she has achieved, through the handbook.
The book, 'Making Money from Holiday Lets' is published by How to Books Ltd and is available in paperback at £9.99. It shows people how to finance nd market their business, how and when to use a booking agency, and how to stay on top of paperwork, maintenance and changeover days.
Exhibition
of linocuts
AN exhibition of linocuts by the artist Jacqueline Currell is to be held in Liskeard's Stuart House from June l.
The exhibition will take place on June l from l0am-4pm, June 2 from 9am-1pm, and from Monday June 4 - Friday June 8 inclusive from l0am-4pm.
Jacqueline's images are drawn mainly from figurative sources. The exhibition, entitled 'My Pets and Other Little Monsters', features animal prints, the linocuts exploiting the rhythms and patterns of the creatures, and their surroundings.
Sale for the cats
THE Callington and District Branch of the Cats Protection have their monthly fund raising event booked for Saturday June 2 at Liskeard Long Rooms running for 9am until 1pm.
Varied items will be on sale to help raise fund for the cats in care, including CP new goods, a craft stall, toy and book stall and good quality bric-a-brac.
Entry is free but donations of cat food are welcome. The next sale at the Long Rooms will be on July 4.
For further information contact Val on 01579 363192
New leader for
Salvation Army
THE leaders of the Salvation Army in Liskeard, Douglas and Michelle Hayter, along with their daughter Gemma, have had to say farewell as their headquarters is moving them to take over the leadership of the centre at Barnstaple.
Since arriving in Liskeard last June the family have been involved in various projects including dedicating one of the Celtic crosses, running a children's holiday club, organising the recent Easter treasure hunt n Castle Park and hosting the 'Give Joy' Christmas and Boxing Day lunches.
The Liskeard Salvation Army will now be under the leadership of Captain Sarah Pengelly who will be officially welcomed during the l0.30am service on June 3.
Mackays Club
THE LISKEARD Mackays Store is hosting is Kylie Klub event today, May 25 from 6pm until 8pm.
Local teens are encouraged to come along to meet new friends and shop in the Kylie department with a special 10 per cent discount. Events during the evening will range from fashion shows, games, karaoke singing and dancing competitions.
The event is free to current members of the Kylie Klub and non-members. Local teens can also pick up a free membership pack on the evening for the Kylie Klub website from the Liskeard Mackays Store.