THE latest edition of the Cornish Times is on sale now, and content includes:
- The owner of a jewellers’ shop in Liskeard says that more traffic calming, and more considerate parking, is needed in the town after a bus trying to pass a lorry collided with her shop canopy, causing damage both to the premises and the bus. She says it is fortunate no one was in the seats on the upper deck at the time as there could have been a fatality.
- We have the latest news on the controversial felling of trees behind Endsleigh Terrace in Liskeard, with the builder involved saying the value of the trees has been ‘overinflated’ and it is just scrubland with some fly-tipping, while the local residents say that they have received a message of support in their campaign to save them from Liskeard School and Community College.
- Princess Anne visited Callington on Tuesday to visit a unique project which has seen three local community interest companies teaming up. She also planted a tree and named a market garden in honour of her mother the Queen’s Jubilee.
- Liskeard Town Council is backing a plan to demolish the ‘mostly vacant’ commercial units of the Liskeard Enterprise Centre and build nine homes in their place.
- In this week’s Looking Back section, Liskeard historian Brian Oldham tells us about his new book looking into the town’s past and giving us a glimpse at some of its lesser-known residents through history.
- In our Events section we take a look at the work of some of the artists and craftspeople taking part in Liskeard Cancer Research UK’s art show now it is back after the pandemic.
- In our Community section we have pictures of an unusual service at Lansallos Church which had a pony and plough attending.
- After missing the whole season in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic, Liskeard Bowling Club members have come back in 2021 with a flourish of wins – we have details and pictures.
- A project supporting creative businesses in South East Cornwall has launched a new website with European funding matched by Cornwall Council.
- As the Battle of the Bands draws to a close at Liskeard venue The Social we have pictures from the contest and also details of the venue’s plans for future events.
- TV presenter and writer Richard Madeley has pledged his support to help save a Methodist chapel in Polperro which is home to a fishermen’s choir.
This week’s Cornish Times also has a nine-page Sport section, leading with Callington Town boss Shaun Vincent paying tribute to departing midfielder Gino Garside. We also report on a boost for Liskeard Athletic’s slim hopes of taking the South West Peninsula League Premier West title, and Caradon Swimming Club winning a trophy for distance. We also report that Cornwall firefighter Kate Jackson will make her mixed martial arts return in May.
There are also football reports from the Western League, Premier Division, Argyle Youth, St Piran League, ECPL and SWPL plus women’s football. Other sports covered this week include Rugby Union, Hockey, Badminton, Athletics, Trampolining, Angling, Golf, Darts, Snooker, Euchre and Bowls.
Features this week include one on teaching people to improve their energy efficiency plus there are also all your usual favourite sections inside to read too: Letters, Court reports, Wordsearch, Puzzles page, Ray Roberts’ Nature Watch with photos, TV Choice, Farming section, Auctions and Antiques, Family Announcements, Property, Recruitment, Homes and Gardens, Planning, Motoring, Public Notices and more.
So pick up the latest copy of your Cornish Times – it’s in the shops today.