Mayor takes lead in backing cricket club
THE Mayor of Torpoint Stan Martin is taking a lead in showing support for the town's cricket club.
Next season the club will be looking for sponsorship of £20 for each of its matches.
Mr Martin is keen to the back the club, which has a youth section, and will be sponsoring next year's first match out of his own pocket.
He said: "This is an opportunity for local businesses and people to support the club which has many young people involved with it."
Mr Martin was speaking after the annual Mayor's XI v Torpoint Cricket Club match held at the Horson cricket ground. The Mayor's team, made up of local business people, members of the fire brigade and two town councillors, Alan Brimacombe and Ernie Andrews, was set a target of more than 170 runs by the cricket club. The team was all out with 61 runs still needed.
Mr Martin, who presented a shield to the winners, said: "Honours are now even. The mayor's team has won three times and the cricket club has won three times. Last year's match was rained off.
"I would like to thank all those involved in organising the event and would particularly thank the three young girls who ran the refreshment stall and prepared the tea."
Town's name set to be taken around the world
THE name of Torpoint is set to be taken around the world on Pete Goss's superyacht.
The town council has provided £25 in sponsorship to the Goss Challenge and in return the wording Torpoint TC will appear on the hull of the craft. The council decided to provide the money because of Pete Goss's strong links with the town.
The yachtsman is planning to take part in a round-the-world race with his innovative craft.
A certificate recognising the council's support for the Goss Challenge is likely to be framed and placed on display in the town.
Town Mayor Stan Martin said: "We will be watching the boat's progress with interest."
Surgery plan on
nuclear discharges
AN advice surgery on the issue of nuclear discharges into the River Tamar from Devonport Dockyard could be held in Torpoint.
The town council has received the news from the Environment Agency.
Following a letter from the council, the agency said it was unable to organise a public meeting in the town on the nuclear discharges but was willing to arrange a surgery to explain the issues to members of the public.
Representatives of the agency are also willing to meet with the town council.
There has been public concern over present and proposed levels of radioactive discharges from the dockyard.
Charity ball
LAST week it was incorrectly reported in the Torpoint column that the Mayor's Charity Dance will be held on November 17. The charity ball will be held on Friday, November 24, at Torpoint School.
Eden Project trip
A COACH trip to the Eden Project near St Austell is due to be staged by the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park on Saturday, September 16.
No to August break
THE idea of having an August recess has been rejected by Torpoint Town Council which will continue to hold meetings during the month each year.