Revised proposal
for Millpool
Welcomed by the chairman, Peter Bartram, Mr Humphrey spoke frankly about the various problems which beset all applications for capital funding. Earlier in the day he had attended a meeting in Truro concerned with Objective 1 and the criteria with which applicants have to comply.
He stressed the need for support from district and county councils but at the present time this did not imply financial assistance. He also said there was a lack of a suitable venue and modern facilities in this part of South East Cornwall compared with other districts.
Mr Humphrey agreed that the smaller building now being proposed by the group, because the library had indicated it could not afford to re-locate to the Millpool, meant that the less costly centre had a better chance of obtaining wider support and funding.
It was suggested that new applications could be made explaining the altered circumstances. Mr Humphrey was emphatic that the term 'regeneration' should be used and Julie Skentelbery agreed that this was most important.
In the light of the changed nature of proposals the meeting concluded that fresh approaches would now be made to obtain the necessary support from district and county councils.
Pasties and travel
for Christian Aid
SECRETARY of Looe and District Christian Aid, Mrs Monica Garbett, reports that fundraising has so far gone well this year with about £2,000 having been raised already.
The small but hardworking group are grateful to everyone who helps and supports various events, with special thanks to Riverside United Church and the Barbican Inn for providing the venues for their popular coffee mornings. Other events have included a cream tea and concerts by Pelynt Male Voice Choir, with the year's biggest fundraiser, the annual carols and mince pie evening at Pelynt Village Hall, yet to come on December 12. The year also includes the annual Christian Aid Week during May.
On Friday, October 6, it is hoped there will be a large attendance for a travel show to be presented by Mr Alan Skinner of Skinners Travel, Looe. Admission at £2.50 will include a pasty supper.
Art works at
Ebenezer
NINE local members of the East Cornwall Society of Artists are having a private members' exhibition of original paintings and ceramics from Monday, October 2, until Sunday, October 15, at the Ebenezer Gallery, Polperro.
The exhibition will be open daily from 10am-5pm and any works purchased may be removed at the same time.
Christmas lights grant
AFTER a short break for the summer, the Polperro Christmas Lights committee are now back in harness and busy with the fundraising. The aim is to make the village not only full of seasonal cheer for residents, but also to give it a festive atmosphere which visitors can enjoy.
Committee chairman Robert Chisman reports that a grant of £500 from the Regional Development Fund (RDF) has been a good boost and Polperro WI are to present a cheque for the project on October 11.
'Everyone's hard work means we will be able to purchase some new lights,' said Robert, 'but we still need to continue with the fundraising.'
December 9 has been set as the date for the 'lighting up night'.
Hook and liners
sustain market
POOR weather kept most of the fleet tied up on Wednesday, with no market for the following day. However, the successful landings of mackerel from the hook and liners has been sustaining the market on other days.
Fish figures for the week Monday September 25 - Thursday September 28 (weights in kilos) were: Mon - whiting 1500, pollack 500, codling 160, squid 60, monktail 140, mackerel (hook and line) 10,000; Tues - whiting 450, lemon soles 50, mackerel (hook and line) 8,000; Weds - mackerel (hook and line) 450 large, 3600 medium, 6250 small, monk 35, small quantities of other varieties; Thurs no market. Figures courtesy of Looe Fish Selling.
Town second in
bloom contest
LOOE has been awarded a second place in its group in the South West in Bloom competition.
The competition, sponsored by Eurobell, involved towns from all over the West Country. Looe gained a highly commended place in the category for towns with a population of between 4,500 and 5,999, beaten by Dartmouth who gained a first.
The awards were presented at the Eden Project and every town which was represented was given a Chilean tree to take away and plant in their hometown.
Harvest at Polperro
POLPERRO Methodist Church was attractively decorated with flowers, fruit and vegetables for the harvest festival celebration on Sunday, when the minister, the Rev Margaret Oxenham, officiated at both services.
The children of the United Sunday School brought their gifts to the altar in the morning, and in the evening the soloist was Marion Cocks. Organist was Maisie Hall.
On the Monday evening a harvest supper was followed by entertainment. The gifts of fruit were taken to the sick and elderly of the village.
Rowing 100
RESULTS of Looe Rowing Club's October 100 Club draw were: Rod Manning (79), Ron Ramlin (65), John Currah (10).