Bad weather

affecting all

High winds leading to rough seas have once more meant that the Looe fleet have been port bound for most of the week. Fishermen say it has been one of the worst winters for weather in living memory and has had a serious effect on all who rely on the port for employment. Fish scarcity and high fuel prices have added to the problem.

Figures for week Friday, Monday, January 22 - Thursday January 25 (weights in kilos): Mon - squid 130, cuttle 150, lemons 1800, whiting 1200, plaice 230, conger 150, cod 540, ling 100, pollack 1300, mackerel 9000, bass 300; Tues and Weds no markets; Thurs - lemons 100, whiting 300, pouting 120, bass 60, conger 50.

Figures courtesy of Looe Fish Selling

NSPCC Coffee

THE Looe branch of the NSPCC are holding a fundraising coffee morning at the Guildhall, East Looe, on Friday next, February 2, between 10am-12noon. Admission is 50p and there will be a variety of stalls and a raffle.

All money raised is for the NSPCC's work in Cornwall.

Parents invited

THE Parent Teachers Association of Looe Primary School holds its next meeting at the school on Thursday next, February 1, at 7.30pm. The present hardworking band of parents say they will warmly welcome anyone who would like to help them with their fundraising on behalf of the pupils.

Coffee dates at

the Guildhall

THE Guildhall, East Looe is to be a busy venue for coffee mornings over the next two days. The first will be today (Friday), January 26, from 10am - 12 noon for the Mothers' Union. Admission at 50p includes coffee and there will be various stalls.

Tomorrow (Saturday), January 27, it is the turn of Mount Edgcumbe Hospice who are holding their event from 10am - 12.30pm. Stalls will include almost new, books and bric a brac.

Increase in

burglaries

COMMUNITY Constable Barry Mills has reported that during the period from December 11 - January 22, there were 35 recorded crimes in Looe town, 21 of which have occurred this year. He highlighted an increase in dwelling burglaries, their being a spate just before Christmas in the Barbican/Plaidy areas, East Looe, with two on The Downs, West Looe, and said there was an increase in damage to vehicles, with Station Road and Downs Road being a problem area.

Figures over the last six week period were: burglaries in dwellings (6), burglaries other than dwellings (3), thefts (4), thefts from motor vehicles (6), damages to vehicles (5), damages to property (4), possession of drugs (3), drunk/disorderly (1), indecent assault (1), drunk/driving (1), making a nuisance telephone call (1).

In 1999 there were 355 recorded crimes in Looe town area, and 321 in 2000, a drop in figures of 34.

One vote puts

Colin on the Trust

AN election for a new trustee to join East Looe Town Trust, following the recent recognition of County Councillor Sid Gardner, was held during the meeting of Looe town council on Monday evening, when there were two nominations.

Colin Shore, a previous trustee until last year, was nominated by Frances Kenshole, seconded by Don Webb, and Colin Cotton was nominated by Carol Andrews, seconded by Mally Toms.

After a show of hands, there being some confusion over whether candidates could vote for themselves, it being decided they could, councillor Cotton was elected by seven votes to six.

No funds for

graves' upkeep

ST Martin's Parish Church are to officially close part of their graveyard and have asked the town council to take on the responsibility of its upkeep. However, councillors passed a formal resolution at their meeting that they were not prepared to do this and have handed the matter on to Caradon District Council. It was proposed by Colin Shore and seconded by Frank Wright.

The comment of mayor Ron Overd that the council did not have enough funding to take on the upkeep of the area was generally accepted, with Colin Cotton being of the opinion that the church should retain responsibility.

Please come

to school

LOOE Community School wishes to remind parents and all interested of the meeting taking place at the school hall tonight (Friday), at 7.30pm.

The school is applying to the Department of Education to become a Specialist School for Performing Arts, and needs the support of the community to achieve this important aim to benefit the whole of Looe.

Dyslexic drama

well received

'SHOUT It Out', a powerful drama based on the life of Sue Torr, who is also the main actor in the production, was recently performed at Looe Community School.

Sue is a dyslexic who slipped through the net at school and left without being able to read or write. At the age of 38 she met an education worker who recognised her learning disability, and Sue discovered she was dyslexic for the first time.

Today Sue works for the Basic Skills Agency, has a salary and two staff, and Shout It Out has been delivered all over the country, including the House of Commons, and as far afield as Africa and Thailand. Sue's main aim is to help others with similar difficulties.

The drama was performed twice before Years 7, 8 and 9, and was highly succcessful. Head of Special Needs, Shirley Bannard, said the play had a deep impact on students, and there was a question time afterwards.

Seafront scheme

almost in place

EAST Looe Town Trust says it has now received its final report from consultants W S Atkins over the plans to enhance the seafront This will include the area stretching from Beach End along to the Banjo Pier which is Trust owned.

Councillor Don Webb, also chair of the Trust, gave his report on the matter to the town council on Monday, and invited two councillors to attend a special meeting, to be held on Tuesday, February 27, at which the consultants' plan will be presented. The mayor, Ron Overd, and councillor Colin Cotton will attend.