Mayor's charity
receives a boost
A CHEQUE for more than £1,250 has been presented to the Mayor of Torpoint's charity of the year.
Mayor Stan Martin chose the Friends of Derriford Hospital Kidney Unit to benefit from fundraising during his first year in office.
Stan and his wife Christine, the mayoress, staged several fundraising events during the year. Town councillor Mike Pearn and his wife Val also held a sale to boost funds.
The biggest single donation to the mayor's charity came from the Torpoint Lady Singers and the Rame Peninsular Male Voice Choir who gave a joint Christmas concert at St James Church in the town and between then raised £654.
"We are really very very pleased with the support that we have been given by the people of the town over the year in raising this money," said Mr Martin.
At a presentation evening, a cheque for £1,250.50 was given to Dr Peter Rowe from the Renal Unit at Derriford Hospital.
The presentation in Torpoint Council Chambers was attended by representatives of organisations and individuals who had supported the fundraising.
Mr Martin has chosen another good cause, the Chestnut Appeal, to benefit from his second year in office.
"The Chestnut Appeal is raising money for people being treated for prostrate cancer at Derriford Hospital," said Mrs Martin.
"The appeal wants to set up a state-of-the-art unit at the hospital to provide effective treatment for prostrate cancer patients.
"Sir Harry Secombe was patron of the appeal before his death."
CHAT Volunteers
celebration
ARRANGEMENTS are being made for a special celebration for all past and present volunteers who have worked for CHAT (Community Health Around Torpoint).
The celebration will be held at the Council Chambers in York Road on Friday, June 1, which is the start of National
Volunteers Week. Tea and entertainment will be provided from 4pm to 7pm.
A spokesperson for CHAT, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, said: "We will be delighted to see all the people who have been or are now CHAT volunteers. Please let Lynn know by May 7, by ringing 01752 812850, if you can come.
"CHAT now has a large number of volunteers. There are 18 people in the volunteer bureau which is run by Marion Bolton and a large number of people helping with the CHATlink Project.
But we are always happy to hear from anyone who would like to become involved.
There will be a short training course for volunteers shortly so please ring, if you are interested, either Torpoint Health Clinic on 01752 812850 or CHATlink on 01752 812020."
Ferry
Consultations
A FINAL decision about the new Torpoint Ferries is expected in June, a recent meeting of CHAT (Community Health Around Torpoint) was told.
Members of the organisation were informed that there will be exhibitions on the Rame Peninsula during May and two public meetings are planned for June.
It was commented on that the exhibition in Torpoint was due to close at 6pm while the outlying exhibitions would be running into the evening. This matter was to be raised with the ferry consultants on CHAT's behalf.
*As well as monthly meetings which the public are welcome to attend at Torpoint Health Clinic (first Wednesday in the month), CHAT arranges liaison lunches for representatives of the voluntary and statutory organisations in the area.
The aim is for those attending to be able to learn more about what other organisations are able to offer. These lunches take place at the clinic in Hooper Street on the last Friday of each month from 12.15pm to 1.30pm. Lunch is available for £2.50 but please let Lynn know by ringing 01752 812850 the Wednesday before if you want it. Or bring your own lunch.
Lions Fete
this weekend
THE new Torpoint Carnival king and queen are due to be chosen over the bank holiday weekend.
The commanding officer of HMS Raleigh, Commodore Laurie Brokenshire, will be judging the carnival royalty competition at Cambridge Field tomorrow (Saturday, May 5).
The contest forms part of the Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions Club annual spring fete which runs from 2pm to 4.30pm.
The fete, which includes a charity tabletop sale, features entertainment, attractions, competitions, refreshments and live music.
Commodore Brokenshire will be judging the king, queen and courtiers for the summer carnival at 2.30pm.
Admission to the fete is free and more information is available from Lion Norman Nethercott on 01752 812567.
County council election
NOMINATIONS are being invited for candidates to contest the Cornwall County Council seat for Torpoint.
The county council election, which was postponed from May because of the foot and mouth outbreak, is due to take place on Thursday, June 7.
Candidates wishing to stand for election to represent Torpoint need to submit completed nomination papers to the deputy returning officer at Caradon District Council offices, Luxstowe House, Liskeard, by noon on Thursday, May 10.
Elections are to be held for 12 other county council seats in the Caradon district, including Rame and St Germans.
Tea Dance
A TEA dance is being held at Cornerstone Church in Fore Street, Torpoint, today (Friday, May 4).
The event will run from 3pm to 5.15pm. Admission is £2, to include refreshments, and proceeds will go to the church restoration fund.
Plant sale
A PLANT sale and coffee morning is being held by the Rame Peninsula Male Voice Choir Supporters Club at the Community Hall, Kingsand, between 10am and 1pm tomorrow (Saturday, May 5).