has come on the market with joint agents Watling Real Estate and Vickery Holman who are seeking offers in excess of £950,000
The property is within walking distance of Bude and its celebrated beaches
said: “The hotel is currently closed but it provides an oven ready opportunity for a hotel / leisure operator to acquire a recently refurbished hotel located within one of Cornwall’s premier tourism destinations.”
Watling and Vickery Holman were appointed by joint fixed charge receivers
head of hotels and hospitality at Vickery Holman
to sell the Kerenza Hotel comes at a time of ongoing demand for high-quality investment and redevelopment opportunities in the South West
“This presents a rare opportunity for investors
and hospitality operators alike to acquire a prominent freehold asset on the North Cornwall coast
“Overlooking the renowned Bude and North Cornwall Golf Club
and within easy walking distance of Bude town centre and its beautiful beaches
the Kerenza Hotel offers a highly desirable setting for both guests or residents alike.”
a ‘flimsy shed’ was denied prior approval for transformation into a house
hundreds of planning applications come before Cornwall Council’s planning department
seeking to win approval for various plans right across the Duchy
with some concerning Holsworthy handled by Torridge District Council
These plans can comprise of a number of different reasonings – ranging from permission to replace windows or listed building consent ranging up to large house building developments or changing of use of a building
Within this large and often complex system
there are a number of formats from which planning advice and approval can be sought
These range from full applications where all the details which comprise a proposed development or work to a building are submitted
where further details are yet to be confirmed
an outline application with reserved matters for appearance may not confirm the final proposed development but rather seek permission in principle
An example of this is one for an outline permission for 20 dwellings on land with reserved matters for appearance and scale; the reserved matters would require further permission later for their inclusion
Other types of applications include pre-application advice requests
where would-be developers submit often outline proposals to a local authority to ascertain whether it is likely to gain support or not prior to submitting a planning application
The vast majority of applications are decided by planning officers employed by a local authority under ‘delegated powers’
meaning they do so on behalf of their employer
some applications are ‘called in’ by local councillors to be discussed at an area’s strategic planning committee meeting
meaning the final decision rests with a committee of councillors
THE change of use of land for the siting of 43 holiday lodges has been approved by Cornwall Council despite a plethora of objections
Atlantic Bay Holiday Parks Ltd applied to the local authority seeking permission to site 43 holiday lodges and associated infrastructure including internal roads
parking and bases on land at Atlantic Bays Holiday Park
The applicant told Cornwall Council: “The application site (is located within a rural setting adjacent the existing ABHP site with a former WWII airbase
St Merryn Airfield a private unlicenced airfield not in regular flight use
and farmland surrounding to the east and south
“The site comprises of an area of some 1.6 hectares of agricultural land
albeit with hardstanding to the north-east and south-east boundaries associated with the historic use as part of the St Merryn Airfield
“The existing Atlantic Bays Holiday Park (ABHP)
provides a range of all year-round tourist accommodation
touring pitches and serviced and un-serviced camping pitches
set in attractive surroundings with exceptional facilities
“Since COVID there has been a significant shift in holiday destination trends
with UK staycations now seen as a significantly more popular choice for holiday makers,
This has resulted in an increase in demand for holiday units at ABHP for holiday use
“The proposed scheme has been conceived as a sustainable extension to the existing holiday park
which already caters for a range of tourist accommodation types but would meet the increasing demand and expectations of visitors for good quality accommodation in an attractive setting
“The proposals seek to build on the success of the existing holiday park site through a modest expansion of the site onto this adjacent parcel of land
capitalising on and supporting the increased demand for staycation accommodation in the UK
“The proposals would provide valuable continued support for the existing successful tourism business through additional revenue streams resulting from the additional units and meeting demand for staycation accommodation
which also brings with it additional secondary spend opportunities
enabling the business and wider site operations to remain competitive in the tourism sector
and further in supporting the local economy
“The proposals would provide additional tourist accommodation through a change of use of redundant agricultural land.”
17 objections were lodged by members of the public
There were also concerns over the impact of the plans on the nearby St Merryn Airfield
an objection to which was overcome through the changing of some of the plans
St Ervan Parish Council and St Merryn Parish Council also issued objections
concluded: “When considering the overall planning balance
which are given significant weight in line with paragraph 85 of the NPPF 2024
together with the social and environmental benefits of this proposal
are considered to outweigh the identified minor landscape harm to the surrounding non-designated landscape and loss of agricultural land and tip the balance in favour of the proposed development and it is recommended for approval
“All other matters raised have been taken into account
including the comments of the Parish Councils but none is of such significance as to outweigh the considerations that have led to the recommendation.”
It was approved subject to a number of conditions
PLANNING permission is required for the conversion of an existing agricultural building into a dwelling at a property in Stratton
Previous applications of a similar nature were also deemed to be requiring planning permission
with a conversion of the shed into three holiday lets also previously refused
Cornwall Council’s planning department disagreed
noting: “It is considered that the site does not or has not been functioning as an agricultural unit; and rather is used for domestic purposes; the building houses domestic paraphernalia and does not appear to be in agricultural use
Insufficient evidence has been provided to demonstrate this is an established agricultural unit and therefore the proposal is not considered to fall within the definition of permitted development
“The building is a flimsily clad timber shed
that would require a complete re-build to bring to a habitable standard
It does not represent a building of sound construction or historic merit and it would be inappropriate for residential conversion.”
Cornwall Council stated that the plans would require planning permission
telling the applicant: “The proposal does not constitute permitted development under Class Q.(a
of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development)(England) Order 2015
as the application has failed to demonstrate that the building is under an agricultural use as part of an established agricultural unit
or that the building is a former 'agricultural building' that was (but is no longer) part of an established agricultural unit
Therefore the development proposed cannot be regarded as permitted development
“The proposed elevations for the conversion of this building to a dwelling show the introduction of a flue
This proposed flue has a height above 4m above the ground and would protrude over 0.2 metres from the existing external dimensions of the building.”
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CORNWALL Councillor Peter La Broy has managed to retain his seat in this week’s elections
who has held the seat for the last four years since 2021
was named the victor at this afternoon’s count
However, despite winning his seat, it was a close one, with Liberal Democrats’ Kevin Colwill sitting only 43 votes behind in second place.
Following the results, Peter La Broy took to social media to thank voters and his team for their support.
He said: “I want to pay tribute to all my fellow candidates and my election team. I got in by 34 votes, so, job done, I’m here for another four years. Hope to keep doing good work for Bude and looking after the interests of everyone in our community.”
Kevin Shane Colwill (Liberal Democrats) - 536
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The group was led from 300-million years ago to the Bude and Stratton of today
Bude and District U3A have travelled more than 300-million years into the past thanks to a recent talk
the group welcomed visiting speaker for the afternoon
whose talk was entitled “The Castle Heritage Centre
who took listeners on a deep dive through Bude’s history
Matthew works at the Castle as the outreach officer. He began by explaining that during medieval times, ‘hundreds’ were the main administrative subdivisions of a county, Cornwall had nine hundreds
At the time of the Doomsday survey (1085-86)
was the largest and most important place in the hundred to which it gave its name
He then talked about the geology in this area
during the Carboniferous Period – 300-million years ago Britain was south of the equator
The Earth was in titanic upheaval with Africa crashing into Europe at the speed finger nails grow
The colossal pinching of these two land masses created a super lake stretching thousands of kilometres - east to west and hundreds of kilometres north to south
Over time this salt water freshened and became known as Lake Bude
the remains of a fossil fish were discovered in the unique Bude Rock Formation
The fossil was classified as a new species and named Cornuboniscus Budensis
and armed with razor sharp teeth like a Piranha
The Castle is the only place you can see this fossil
Bude was little more than a few fishing cottages and lime kilns
Stratton Town has existed as a settlement from around 880AD, then in 1184 it was divided in two Manors: Ebbingford Manor which is the oldest inhabited house in Bude. First mentioned in 1183, Among the first tenants were the Heriz family, tenants of the Earl of Cornwall. St Leonards is possibly one of the oldest private chapels in the world.
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Baker wins Premier Division Singles title after 4-1 success over Luke Potter
THE 2024/25 Bude and District Pool League came to an end on Easter Sunday with Finals Night.
While there may have been no chocolate in sight, the evening was still packed with treats.
The First Division doubles final was up first and it went to the wire with Brendon’s Olivier Le Pimpec and Graham Williams beating Upstairs Social Straight Shooters’ Pat and Liam Phelan 4-3, Williams slotting home the final black.
Joe Simmonds was to have a good evening starting with the ‘Trev’s Taxi’ - Division One Singles final.
Another nail-biter, Simmonds came out with a narrow 4-3 win with some clinical potting against James Milne.
As the evening’s House Championship was underway, the evening’s main event, the Premier League Singles Final between US Galacticos’ Stuart Baker and Junction Inn’s Luke Potter, got started.
Both players took some big scalps to get there, it was to be an even match-up, but frames were falling a little more favourably for Baker and he was the more clinical in his finishing, running out a 4-1 winner.
Back to the House Championships, the tough single frame knockout competition found Simmonds and Pat Phelan in another final.
Simmonds’ fine form continued though, winning 2-0.
The evening’s games finished with the fan favourite Speed Pool Knockout, which saw Magpies’ Scott Hayler and Galacticos’ Gary Hodgson reach the decider.
With the first player to finish two frames, Hayler finished the first frame slighter quicker, but took his time setting up his final frame.
That allowed Hodgson to soon catch up, overtake and pot his final ball just ahead of Hayler to claim the trophy.
The respective league titles went to New Inn A (Premier) and Old Orchard Misfits (Division One) with those tables as follows: PLUMBASE PREMIER LEAGUE: 1 New Inn A PLAYED 10 POINTS 104; 2 US Galacticos P10 PTS 95; 3 Junction Inn P10 PTS 87; 4 Old Orchard A P10 PTS 83; 5 Magpies P10 PTS 47; 6 Old Orchard Just The Tip P10 PTS 34.
DIVISION ONE: 1 Old Orchard Misfits PLAYED 12 POINTS 115; 2 The Stowe Rack N Rollers P12 PTS 112; 3 US Straight Shooters P12 PTS 111; 4 New Inn Credibles P12 PTS 87; 5 Brendon P12 PTS 81; 6 Bullers P12 PTS 80; 7 Kings Arms Velos P12 PTS 44.
Finally, a big thank you to the committee, the main venues of Upstairs Social, The Stowe and Old Orchard, sponsors Plumbase and Trev’s Taxi, and finally you the players that help make this league a success.
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“There’s nothing quite like speaking with people face to face, hearing directly what’s going well and where things need improving”
It’s always a pleasure to spend time back in the constituency, and Easter recess gave me the chance to get out and about across South East Cornwall. There’s nothing quite like speaking with people face to face, hearing directly what’s going well and where things need improving. As always, I came away feeling proud of our community and reminded of just how much is happening right on our doorstep.
Access to GPs and dentists continues to be a challenge. Labour’s plans to reform the GP contract and expand dental access will be vital.
I’ve also received a lot of correspondence about the government’s proposed welfare reforms. I’ll be holding another surgery in Liskeard in May on this subject. If you would like an appointment, please contact my office to book.
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Shepherd guides Callington home as Bude chase down 247 at St Minver
DAN Jenkin and Ian Searle both struck half centuries as Werrington Seconds survived an early scare to see off promoted St Austell Thirds at Ladycross.
The Saints had the hosts in trouble at 121-7 despite a rapid 40 from opener Rob May, but Jenkin notched his first second team fifty as he and Searle added 139 to help them reach an imposing 264-9.
Jenkin made 57 from 67 balls with Searle 54 not out from 65 at the end.
St Austell were also far from full strength and limped along to 148 all-out with left-arm spinner Sam Smeeth claiming 4-25 on his second team debut.
Callington Seconds are amongst the favourites for promotion and they started with a four-wicket success at Holsworthy.
The home side’s innings never gained any momentum as Alex Mortimore claimed 3-33 to leave the Trees in strife at 56-4.
They did recover admirably to post 192-7 as firstly Jack May dug in for 25 before Sam Stacey (43no), Brendan Harris (13) and Guy Beagley (18no) accelerated towards the end.
Cally opened up with Jack Greening following his winter move from Holsworthy and he made 25 before falling to Beagley.
But it was another former Stanhope Park favourite that proved the difference as Matt Shepherd smashed 78 from 63 balls.
A late wobble saw the hosts muster some extra bowling points as Aussie Noah Pigdon (2-35) and skipper Ryan Walter (2-33) took a brace apiece.
Bude eventually eased to a five-wicket success at St Minver despite a superb 109 from Ben Hawken.
The diminutive right-hander didn’t give a chance in his 123-ball knock before eventually gloving a catch behind to Warren Rumble off Australian left-armer Brett Hunter who took 3-46.
He shared in stands of 109 with South African Reece Thompson who made 50 and with 51 with Jonny Centini (27). Andrew De Rosa was the pick of the bowlers with 1-25 from his nine overs.
Debutant Richard Dymond struck 46 at the top of the order and as the innings progressed, Warren Rumble went into overdrive.
Thirty-five came off Dean Jeffery’s final over as Rumble (89) added 83 with Harry Dymond (27).
Rob Hawken’s brilliant spell of 3-23 from nine overs gave the hosts a sniff before James Turner hammered 41 not out from 28 balls at the end.
Promoted Luckett were beaten in a high-scoring thriller by much-fancied St Blazey at the Chapel Field.
Both innings followed a similar pattern with hefty top-order runs followed by a flurry of late wickets.
Blazey knocked up 249-8 from their 45 overs after winning the toss.
New captain Ben Griffiths led the way with 77 with further contributions from Rory Dixon (25), Matt Bennetts (48) and South African Ruhann Brenner (43).
Leion Cole had the fine figures of 3-28, while Mark Southcott (1-28) and James Wilkinson (2-44) were also effective.
Ryan Brown and debutant Toby May both made 48 either side of opener Luke Brenton’s 76, but it was former Luckett paceman Angus Harley that got the job done as his 4-32 slowed the hosts down.
Nithin Gowda (2-41) and Rory Dixon (2-61) took crucial wickets as they ended on 241-8.
The other game saw Lanhydrock win by 50 runs at Wadebridge Seconds having been dismissed for 154.
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IT was something of a Blue-nami for the Conservatives in North Cornwall as they were completely wiped out by the Liberal Democrats and Reform UK.
In contrast to the picture across many parts of Cornwall, it was the Liberal Democrats who were the big winner across North Cornwall, with a gain of six seats bringing their total number of councillors in the area to 11 – meaning that 42 per cent of their 26 councillors are from the area.
Their gains were hailed with delight by the area’s MP, Ben Maguire with a lot of the election material focusing on the desire to have a ‘Liberal Democrat team’ who can support his work as an MP.
In several areas, well known figures in the different communities retained their seats – with Adrian Parsons in Altarnun and Stoke Climsland retaining his seat with a 990 vote majority over second placed Peter Swann (Reform UK).
It was a similar situation in Bodmin St Petroc’s, where Leigh Frost, the Liberal Democrat group leader and potential next leader of Cornwall Council held on strongly to his seat with 1,113 votes in comparison to second-placed Tony Wright, who won 462 votes for Reform UK.
Meanwhile, in the neighbouring seat, it was a passing of a family dynasty with former MP Dan Rogerson taking the mantle from his mother, outgoing councillor Pat Rogerson in Bodmin St Leonard’s and St Mary’s.
Four of the Liberal Democrat gains came at the expense of the Conservatives in the area.
In Lanivet, Blisland and Bodmin St Lawrence, veteran Liberal Democrat campaigner and former councillor Chris Batters stormed to a return to the seat he lost by seven votes in 2021 at the expense of the Conservative’s Jenny Cruse, who was beaten into third place by Neil Ferris of Reform UK.
In Camelford and Boscastle, one of the seats heavily targeted by the Liberal Democrats, Mark Burnett claimed victory by 226 votes over Mike Robins of Reform UK with incumbent Barry Jordan (Conservative) coming in third with 459 votes.
Elsewhere, the Liberal Democrats claimed victory in Stratton, Kilkhampton and Morwenstow, with Faye Emery defeating Shorne Tilbey (Conservative), with Mr Tilbey finishing in last in that ward with Reform taking second place and John Walter for the Green Party coming a credible third.
Prior to the election, Wadebridge East and St Minver was anticipated to be a tight race, with the ward’s candidates comprising of several well-known local figures and campaigners vying to take the seat from the incumbent, Cllr Carol Mould for the Conservatives and former portfolio holder in the now-previous administration.
It was Liberal Democrat campaigner Rosie Moore who came out on top of the race by a relatively comfortable margin, gaining 776 votes.
In second place was Labour parliamentary candidate turned Reform UK council candidate Robyn Harris, with 472 votes with Ms Mould finishing in third with 442 votes.
Former Conservative turned independent John Conway lost his seat to the Liberal Democrats, with Damon Dennis winning Launceston South by 606 votes to Mr Conway’s 541.
For Reform UK, only one of their 28 seats in a barnstorming victory across the Duchy came from North Cornwall, however their gains were at the expense of two independent big hitters in St Columb.
A tight race in St Columb Major, St Mawgan and St Wenn saw Reform’s Rowland O’Connor come out on top with 546 votes, closely followed by Mat Appleton for the Liberal Democrats with 489 and incumbent Paul Wills (Independent) with 412 votes.
Three independents held onto their seats, with former Liberal Democrat Peter La Broy holding the seat in a tight race against Kevin Colwill, representing Mr La Broy’s former party.
Former Liberal Democrat leader Adam Paynter also kept his seat in Launceston North and North Petherwin, with 1,011 votes to Reform UK’s Paul Radley in second.
The other independent to keep their seat was Robin Moorcroft in Wadebridge West and St Mabyn with a spectacular result.
Mr Moorcroft got 1,504 votes to 386 for Nicole Russo (Reform UK) with a majority of 1,118 seismic in the scale of local election results. Debbie Lambert (Liberal Democrats) came third with 314.
Vivian Thomas Chavasse Hall (Conservative) - 261
Adrian Alan Parsons (Liberal Democrats) - 1666
Leigh Lansbury Frost (Liberal Democrats) - 1113
Mark Peter Burnett (Liberal Democrats) - 887
Liberal Democrats GAIN seat from Conservatives
Damon Siegfried Dennis (Liberal Democrats) 606
Liberal Democrats GAIN seat from Independent
Oscar Gregory Max Livesey-Lodwick (Conservative) - 233
Liberal Democrats GAIN seat from Conservatives.
Stephen William Sobey (Conservative) – 462
Mathew Scott Appleton (Liberal Democrats) - 489
Sarah Elizabeth Thomson (Green Party) - 213
Faye Elizabeth Emery (Liberal Democrats) - 915
David Michael Garrigan (Liberal Democrats) 1113
Amanda Alice Pennington (Green Party) - 291
Robin Edward Moorcroft (Independent) - 1504
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Bude police urge residents to report aggressive sales tactics after several reports of door-to-door salesmen causing concern.
ONE member of Bude’s neighbourhood policing team has issued a warning to residents amid reports of ‘aggressive’ door to door salesmen circulating the town.
Several residents have reported to PC Nina Sargent of Devon and Cornwall Police that they have been door-stepped by ‘aggressive’ males conducting door to door sales in the area, which the police believe are likely to have moved onto another area.
She has urged residents to call 101 if residents get approached by the group of men, which she has so far not been able to trace with the assistance of a fellow officer.
PC Sargent added that she would prefer residents to contact police using the number as reporting it on social media groups may not always be seen.
PC Sargent, an officer with Bude neighbourhood team said: “Following several reports to police about aggressive males conducting door to door sales, we have conducted an area search for them in and around Bude, in the last known and sighted areas. Most of these reports to police were on April 8.
“I happened to see Bude noticeboard's update (one of the local Facebook groups) and was able to go straight out and look for them in the area with another officer. I anticipate they have moved on as we have been unable to trace them.
“I don't always get an opportunity to keep an eye on Bude notice board. Please call 101 if they continue to be a nuisance and advise elderly relatives you may have in the area who do not have access to social media to be cautious to whom they open the door to.
“It is my understanding we may know who these individuals are and so will be looking to deal with them robustly. However, please report it to us, if we don't know we cant help.”
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A recent study reveals how extreme winter rainfall
is overwhelming UK farmland's ability to regulate pollution
A NEW study has revealed how climate change could threaten UK farmland’s ability to protect water quality
as the extreme winter rainfall which has been seen in recent years
overwhelms the regulatory capacity of soils
Extreme winter rainfall is set to become more frequent across the UK with the threat of climate change, however, a recent study has found that the level of downpour which the country has experienced over the last ten years is overwhelming the ability of farmland to regulate pollution
putting water quality and aquatic ecosystems at growing risk
Scientists at Rothamsted’s North Wyke Farm Platform in Devon
have found that even well-managed grazing and arable systems are struggling to withstand the change in winter weather norms
with wetter and wetter winters becoming more common
These conditions are leading to a dramatically increased sediment loss from fields into rivers
Using over a decade of high-resolution (15-minute) environmental data collected at North Wyke
researchers assessed how rainfall during five recent winters—including three of the wettest on record—affected soil erosion and sediment loss; a key indicator of water quality regulation
They compared this against a baseline of “modern background” sediment loss rates based on pre-World War II levels identified using dated lake cores collected from across the UK
The findings have caused alarm among researchers
with many worried about potential financial
environmental and economic effects this could have if nothing is done in the long term
It was found that in pastures that had undergone routine ploughing and reseeding just before winter
sediment loss surged to as much as 2.4 times the expected modern background level
But in arable fields growing winter wheat and spring oats—losses were up to 21.7 times higher than the modern background rates
These losses translate into significant environmental costs
with damage estimates ranging from £163 to £507 per hectare for permanent pasture and up to a staggering £2,812 per hectare for arable systems over the five winters studied
“These results highlight the fragility of even our best-managed agricultural systems in the face of increasingly extreme winter wet weather,” said Professor Adie Collins, lead author of the study, adding that the findings raise serious questions about the long-term sustainability of current farming practices in a changing climate
A spokesperson from Rothamsted Research explained: “Elevated soil erosion not only depletes farm productivity but also chokes rivers and reservoirs with sediment, damaging habitats, worsening flooding, and increasing water treatment costs. As climate patterns shift, experts warn that a failure to adapt land management practices could see these impacts intensify and become more pervasive.”
Professor Collins expressed that these findings should serve as a wake-up call for policymakers, land managers, and the public alike stating that changed need to be made. “We urgently need to rethink how we manage agricultural land in the UK if we want to protect the essential ecosystem services that farmland provides,” he added.
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It has been announced who is the cream of the crop across Cornwall.
THE hotly contested Muddy Stilettos Regional Awards, now in its 12th year, has announced the 21 local indie businesses winning the coveted lifestyle crowns across Cornwall.
Each year, Muddy Stilettos sets out to find some of the best businesses in the country and highlights everything from bars to delis, and salons to yoga studios.
Readers of the lifestyle website have been nominating and voting for their favourite independent businesses across 21 different lifestyle categories and shining a light on the most creative, unique indie businesses across the counties.
Reaching more than 11-million people nationally in eight weeks, with half a million votes and nominations cast nationwide, making it the most popular Muddy Stilettos Awards to date.
It has now been announced who is the cream of the crop across Cornwall, the list of Duchy winners are as follows:
The Cornwall Muddy Awards 2025 celebration drinks will be held at the Duchy of Cornwall Nursery at Lostwithiel in June.
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Greens chase down 133 with four wickets in-hand
Werrington 132 (34.4), Callington 136-6 (36.4)
CALLINGTON’S title bid got off to a winning start as they saw off neighbours Werrington by four wickets at Moores Park.
Mohammed Danyaal’s 4-36 coupled with five wickets from the spinners ensured the Ladycross outfit were dismissed for just 132.
Callington’s innings never really got started either despite a brisk opening stand between Aidan Libby and Liam Lindsay, as Adam Hodgson’s superb spell of 4-22 kept Werrington in the game.
But a lack of scoreboard pressure ensured the Greens got over the line.
The home side won the toss and chose to field and that decision proved a good one as speedster Mohammed Danyaal went to work.
He castled Nick Lawson with a peach that came back through the gate before Tom Lyle was bowled aiming a hack into the leg-side (20-2).
Cornwall batsman John Moon was playing a different game to the rest as he struck an array of boundaries with 17-year-old debutant Spencer Whatley in particular coming in for some harsh treatment.
However, Whatley did get his first Premier League wicket when he had Sri Lankan pro Thulina Dilshan (24) caught behind by Joe White on the drive (71-3).
Moon made his way to 55 from 74 balls with seven fours and a six before the returning Danyaal ripped open the match once more.
Moon edged behind to White before Danyaal bowled Adam Hodgson for nought via an inside edge.
Ben Jenkin soon found Xavier Clarke off Graham Wagg and when the same bowler trapped Mark Gribble lbw for 17, Werrington were in serious trouble at 112-7.
Sawyers (2-14) and Wagg (3-4 off 5) soon worked their way through the tail as the end came at 132 when debutant Zander Zambuni was castled by Sawyers.
With paceman Sam Hockin missing, Nick Lawson gave off-spinner Mark Taskis (0-23 off 10) the new ball alongside Dan Barnard, but Callington openers Aidan Libby and Liam Lindsay eased their way to a partnership of 36 before Barnard produced a pearler to knock back Libby’s off-stump for 15.
Lindsay was looking in ominous form including taking Barnard for three boundaries in an over, but Adam Hodgson gave the Tron a sniff in the 13th over.
Lindsay was bowled around his legs going for a sweep for a run-a-ball 32, while Xavier Clarke, who enjoyed a stellar winter in Australia, was caught behind first ball by Lawson.
A slow, but steady stand between Cornwall pro Max Tryfonos and Wagg then ensured Cally were never likely to lose despite a late wobble.
They added 37 with Tryfonos making 26 before he looked to cut the returning Hodgson and edged through to Lawson.
South African Rowen Taplin and Wagg put on another 16 before Wagg managed to chip a return catch to Hodgson who finished with the superb figures of 4-22 from his ten overs.
Werrington grabbed a third bowling point when Jordan Duke dismissed Taplin, but a quickfire 16 not out from Ben Ellis ensured the winning runs came in the 37th over.
For Callington, 19 points to start the season was a good way to begin, while for Werrington the fight they showed in the field should stand them in good stead for the rest of the season.
Werrington welcome Redruth on Saturday, while Callington head to St Just.
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Australian left-armer Hunter back for third successive summer at Crooklets
BUDE skipper Warren Rumble believes a top-half finish would be a successful summer for the club ahead of the big kick-off tomorrow.
The Seasiders – fuelled by 58 wickets by Australian left-armer Brett Hunter – finished an impressive third in Division Two East of the Bond Timber Cornwall Cricket League in 2024, and with a settled side could overachieve once more.
But with the division now 10 teams as opposed to 12 and several sides bolstering their squads with overseas players – Rumble admits halfway would be a good campaign at Crooklets.
He said: “Last year was an unbelievable season for us, obviously helped by Brett being so good, but we had various people stepping up at crucial times.
“Once you get on a winning run confidence grows, and we won our last five games and there was a feeling in the team that we could win from any kind of position.”
Hunter has been honing his skills back home for Cardiff Boolaroo Cricket Club in the Newcastle Premier District Association competition, and although not yet quite fully fit, is set to keep batsmen across the third-tier on their toes.
Rumble added: “It’s great to have Brett back as always, he just loves it here.”
With Wadebridge Seconds coming down and promoted Luckett strengthening significantly, Rumble knows it won’t be easy, and also wants to bridge the gap to the second team.
Mike Taylor’s side missed out on a top four finish in last year’s Division Five East, ensuring they were put into Division Six in the restructure.
Rumble continued: “It’s going to be a tougher league, the teams that have come into the league look decent and the rest of the sides seem to be strong as always, so it should be really competitive.
“I think most teams can beat each other, so it’ll depend on what happens on any given day.
“If we can finish in upper mid-table I’ll be happy, but the main goal really is to get the seconds promoted. If they can do that then it’ll be a great season for the club.”
Bude will rely on Hunter’s pace, a nagging seam and spin attack and a lengthy batting line-up, although they are unlikely to be at full strength for long spells.
Rumble said: “Unfortunately JT (James Turner) is away for ten weeks after game three for his Navy training and Sharms (James Sharman) won’t be playing every week, but on the signings front we’ve got Richard Dymond and Dave Sillifant into the club and they’re both decent additions.”
Bude have never reached the Division Two T20 Cup Finals Day, with Rumble adding: “We do tend to treat those matches as a bit of fun, but it would be nice to see if we can make it through the group this year if possible.”
While league cricket is important, there are plans to expand elsewhere around the club.
He continued: “There’s lots of goings on with bookings for the All Stars and Dynamos really good so far, and we’ve also got under 11s and under 13s teams starting up this year.
“As ever we’ve got plenty of friendlies booked in which are important having lost the four league fixtures, while we’re also going to be holding a couple of women’s softball tournaments during the summer with the hope of creating a ladies team for next year.”
The first team visit St Minver tomorrow (1pm) with the seconds due to entertain their South Petherwin counterparts at the same time.
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North Devon outfit run out 3-0 winners on May Day
GOALS from Liam Short, Tyler Evans-Loude and Rory Paine gave the Donnacroft-based outfit a deserved victory in the Torridge Cup final at Torrington on Thursday night.
The Torrington-based outfit finished a healthy ninth in SWPL Premier East and took a 34th minute lead through Short’s superb free-kick before second-half efforts from Evans-Loude and Paine got the job done.
Holsworthy went into the game having finished seventh in SWPL Premier West, and boss Ryan Hall gave the nod to teenage frontman Elis Aldrich alongside Gavin Carter in their now customary 3-5-2 formation.
Midfielder Craig Penberthy returned to the squad having missed the last few games.
In front of a healthy May Day crowd in North Devon, Holsworthy’s Gavin Carter put a searching ball across the six-yard box after just 23 seconds which nobody could get on the end of.
Torridgeside had a decent chance on three minutes when Rory Paine’s inswinging free-kick from the left was met at the back post by the outstanding Josh Phillips, but the centre-half could only nod over.
Short was the home side’s biggest threat and he cut in off the right before firing an effort narrowly wide.
Holsworthy duo Carter and Ollie Moores were booked for late tackles, the latter which led to a moment of magic for the opener.
He found the top left-hand corner from 30 yards although the usually-excellent Ryan Chadwick could perhaps of done better.
That sparked the Magpies into life and within 60 seconds Jay Thomas curled an effort just over the crossbar from the edge of the box.
Thomas then nearly turned provider five minutes before half-time when his deep free-kick from the right found skipper Peschke at the back post, but his swivelled shot went narrowly wide.
The second half started slowly with neither side doing much, and on 57 minutes Hall switched it up, introducing Max McDonald into the Magpies midfield.
Within 60 seconds he sent in a cross from the left that Carter could only help into Aiden Craver’s arms.
With 20 minutes to go the hosts got a second. Phillips’ diagonal was headed into the path of George Shapland, and as he burst into the box he was upended by Toby Martyn. Frontman Tyler Evans-Loude sent Chadwick the wrong way for 2-0.
Hall switched to a 4-3-3 with 15 minutes to go and emptied the bench, including introducing targetman Todd Peschke, and that seemed to make a difference as they got on the ball more.
With ten minutes to go McDonald appealed for a penalty for handball as he tried to knock the ball past Paine, but in the fifth minute of injury-time it was the midfielder that had the last laugh.
After winning the ball in the middle of the park, he sauntered through an unprotected rearguard before slotting home past the onrushing Chadwick.
For Holsworthy it was a disappointing night, but a highest-ever SWPL finish and yet another Torridge Cup final shows they are heading in the right direction.
HOLSWORTHY: Ryan Chadwick; Jedd Peschke (capt), Sam Hill (Ben Grech, 74), Ollie Moores; Callum Martyn, Aidan Slade (Max McDonald, 57), Toby Martyn (Craig Penberthy, 79), Jay Thomas, Kieran Jollow; Gavin Carter (Dean Hutchings, 86), Elis Aldrich (Todd Peschke, 79).
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The ward was closely contested with all three candidates receiving a largely even share of the votes
LAUNCESTON South ward is set to see a new face around town after its former councillor was beaten to the post in today’s election
Former Tory rebel turned independent councillor
John Conway has been out voted by Liberal Democrat councillor Damon Dennis
Cllr Conway recently made the news for his protests surrounding Spaceport Cornwall, however, it will be Mr Dennis who is now fighting Launceston’s corner down in Truro.
The ward was closely contested with all three candidates receiving a largely even share of the votes.
However, Mr Dennis beat Mr Conway by only 65 votes.
Damon Siegfried Dennis (Liberal Democrats)
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The new branch would be developed on Binhamy Retail Park
A PRE-APPLICATION for a fast food chain has been submitted in Bude
Plans have been submitted for a new McDonalds restaurant situated on Binhamy Retail Park in the coastal town (PA25/00281/PREAPP)
would-be developers submit often outline proposals to a local authority to ascertain whether it is likely to gain support or not prior to submitting a planning application
It is not in itself a planning application but is often used to gauge the viability of proposals and what might be required
In a pre-application letter, Lichfields, which is representing McDonalds, explained: “Access is via Sandpiper Road, which connects to Stratton Road (A3072) via a roundabout to the north west
There is a pedestrian access through the northern boundary of the site which crosses across the site to reach B&M
“The site area consists of 54 surface car parking spaces within the wider retail car park
It includes related 90-minute parking restrictions
“The proposal would be in general accordance with the retail use of the site and consistent with nearby hot food takeaway uses that have been previously deemed acceptable
It is not considered to be of sufficient scale to have a detrimental effect on the viability of Bude’s town centre.”
The site is also set to benefit from a ‘Drive-Thru’ amenity
those behind the proposal said that it would use an underutilised part of the retail park to generate investment and new jobs
saying it will create the equivalent of 120 full time jobs in both full and part time roles
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Go Cornwall Bus route changes spark resident backlash leading to over 500 signatures on a petition for reinstatement
LOCAL frustration surrounding public transport has come to a head after a vital service connecting North Cornwall to Plymouth has been changed
Residents have been expressing their concern after the latest round of changes to the local bus network
It was announced this month that Go Cornwall Bus’ number 12 service would be undergoing some changes. The service provides towns across North Cornwall, including Bude and Launceston
The new 12 bus now runs from Plymouth to Callington
while the 76A serves Callington to Launceston
and finally the 76 runs from Launceston to Bude
these changes have not been met with a positive reception from residents
with many concerned about the financial impact and the prospect of delays
passengers are now expected to pay three fares (at the start of each new journey)
instead of the single fare previously required
Local concern has even lead to the creation of a petition calling for a reversal of the route’s division
It explains: “The recent changes to the 76a, 76, and 12 bus routes have left many of us in Cornwall struggling to make it to work on time. The fragmentation of these routes, which once served as a direct connection between bude and Plymouth, now forces passengers to rely on multiple buses. This inconvenience not only disrupts daily commutes but also puts a financial strain on residents who must stretch their budgets to cover three separate fares each way.”
So far the petition has received more than 500 signatures supporting its call for a return to a direct service from Bude to Plymouth.
Go Cornwall Bus have been contacted for comment.
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only now appearing in the middle of the winter
is a reminder of how enjoyable it was to once again spend some warm summer days in the picturesque vibrant seaside town of Bude on the Cornwall coast of England
The town is full of visitors joining the locals
enjoying beautiful weather and stunning coastal scenery
this idyllic scene comes alive with the sounds of our kind of music
starting with the daily jam session on the patio of the Falcon Hotel
music fills the air as the festival spreads over several venues from the Falcon to the Methodist church and the neighboring Community Center with stops on the way at the Golf Club
During all this a stroller band leads a daily parade around the town
providing a perfect backdrop for this annual celebration of jazz
It never ceases to amaze me that this festival
attracts such an impressive lineup of bands and musicians
it featured some of the most important bands in the UK
bringing together a diverse array of jazz talent and enthusiasts from all over for a resounding success
An impressive lineup of bands and musicians featured both veterans and newcomers
with each bringing their own unique styles and energy to the stage
Alan Barnes is one of the best examples of the top musicians who are regulars at Bude
This renowned British jazz saxophonist and clarinetist
winner of the BBC Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year award is known for his top-quality swinging jazz and trademark humor
He delivered his usual memorable performance with his versatility on various instruments
another Bude veteran with his own exceptional skill on the saxophone and clarinet
which is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant
made their set a pure joy as one of the highlights of the festival
They understand each other so well that listening to them is like being part of a musical conversation
led by the three Pickering brothers; Magnus (cornet)
and Daniel (trbn) accompanied by Harrison Dolphin (gtr)
they made their debut here last year as a true family effort
they brought their energetic and authentic treatments of classic jazz tunes to the festival with vibrant performances and deep love for traditional jazz
drawing their inspiration from Louis Armstrong
Their lively and engaging style was well received
I particularly liked their rendition of “Some of These Days” with excellent harmony
Kevin Grenfell is a talented trombonist and vocalist who literally began his musical journey around the corner
this year Kevin was called upon to play a double role
he delivered his usual lively and engaging set
showcasing his talent on the trombone and his ability to lead with energy and charisma
due to the last-minute illness of Jeremy Hugget
Kevin stepped in at the last moment to reorganize the band line-ups and took over the role of organizing the Street Parade
He also took over the leadership of Hugget’s Dart Valley Stompers for the festival
Grenfell’s career has taken him far beyond Cornwall
but his roots are solidly in the region that has shaped his musical path
Another treasured figure at the Bude Jazz Festival for many years has been Pete Allen
A veteran of over 45 years on the British jazz scene
he is known for his exceptional skills on the clarinet
Allen has consistently delivered memorable performances that have been among the highlights of the event
His ability to blend traditional jazz elements with his unique style has made him a favorite
As in the past his sets included a mix of classic jazz standards and original compositions
highlighting his versatility and deep understanding of the genre with smooth swing renditions of “Quando” as well as “Lazy River.” His performance was a testament to his enduring talent and passion for jazz
A veteran of over 50 years performing is John Shillito with his Riviera Ramblers
His dedication to traditional jazz and his energetic performances have made him a beloved musician among jazz enthusiasts
Whether it’s “Royal Garden” or “Sweet Georgia Brown,” listening to Shillito makes one realize he is one of those who keep alive the heritage of Ken Colyer and the other earliest British jazzmen of the 1950’s
In several sets throughout the festival the band played a variety of classic jazz tunes
delighting the audience with their energetic and authentic renditions of classic New Orleans Jazz
Their presence is always a highlight for jazz enthusiasts
both when leading their own individual sets as well as together
Both lean toward the more modern jazz genres
I particularly enjoyed Exall’s tribute to Stan Getz showcasing the iconic sax player’s influence on his own music
Exall also acknowledges Paquito D’Rivera and Ken Peplowsky as major influences
Amy on the other hand leans more toward blending elements of pop
I particularly enjoyed her set with John Hallam
Completely the opposite is The Jake Leg Jug Band
this unique and talented group brings the authentic sounds of 1920s and 1930s America to life
They put a particular focus on humorous songs about murder
and redemption while preserving the vintage sound and style of the era
Their use of a range of vintage instruments
and the humble jug is not only musically impressive but also very entertaining
evoking the spirit and atmosphere of a bygone era
the guitarist for Jake Leg also had his own set with “The Story of Skiffle” a tribute to Lonnie Donegan
One of the pleasures of Bude is the scheduling of the individual gigs
By staggering the performances and allowing a 15-minute interval for each set
one could get from one venue to another to sample a variety of music from among the 15 daily sets
Among those new to me were the two large orchestras
which is made up of a core ensemble of 15 players
They performed big band music from the Swing era to modern interpretations
is a vibrant 24-piece ensemble playing a wider range of jazz including Swing
Both bands consist of musicians from various backgrounds and ages
including both experienced players and younger jazz enthusiasts
Both big bands attracted a fair number of dancers
Another local group we managed to catch on a break was Trudgeon’s Trad Jazz Troubadours
a lively seven-man jazz band based in nearby Bristol
they brought together young and old jazz musicians preserving the musical traditions of the 1920s and 1930s with an enjoyable mix of Swing
Last year the final set was Barnes and Hallam
one of Britain’s outstanding bands delivering a standout performance for the finale with their “Louis Armstrong All Stars” tribute
they captured the spirit of Armstrong’s music
making their set a highlight to close out the festival
Alan on the trumpet catches the essence of Armstrong’s sound
while brother Ian on trombone emulates the styles of Armstrong’s famous trombonists
They performed all of Armstrong’s greatest hits with the same energy and carefully planned arrangements that made the original performances so memorable
They were backed by the talent of Trevor Whiting on clarinet
One of the unique features of the festival was the daily morning jam sessions on the veranda of the Falcon Hotel
These sessions provided a relaxed and informal setting for local musicians
to come together and share their love of jazz
creating a sense of community and camaraderie among the performers and attendees
the Bude Jazz Festival 2024 was once more a celebration of jazz in all its forms
bringing together a diverse array of talent and creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for all who attended
The festival’s continuing success is a testament to the dedication and passion of the organizers
I am always amazed at the lack of fellow Americans at the British Trad Jazz festivals
It is not that Americans do not come to England as tourists
Shakespeare country is flooded with tourists from the USA
yet the nearby Pershore or Upton Jazz festivals do not see any of them (except yours truly)
one seldom encounters an American at the leading jazz clubs
Bude is in a one of Britain’s leading tourist areas with nearby Stonehenge and Land’s End
Yet somehow American jazz lovers are notable by their total absence at the festival
Over the years we personally have made visits to the many nearby tourist attractions as part of our trips to Bude and other festivals
both at the festivals and the bed and breakfasts
the overall costs are at least 30% less than in London
I will be glad to share information at frankfarb@aol.com
Frank Farbenbloom is a traditional jazz supporter based in Israel
The plan’s submission last year has caused widespread concern among locals
A PUBLIC inquiry is set to be held to address contraversial plans to demolish the An Mor Hotel in Bude.
In 2024, plans were submitted by Churchill Retirement Living to demolish the iconic An Mor Hotel to replace it with 39 retirement apartments.
Since the plans were announced, there has been widespread concern from those living in and around the town.
After initially being refused by Cornwall Council, citing the need for affordable housing and the environmental impact of the development, the council’s planning department, following a change in regulation, has altered its stance.
The proposed development would provide 39 apartments alongside an internal ‘owner's lounge’ and coffee bar as well as external amenity space designed for passive exercise and the visual enjoyment of residents.
Alongside more than 100 comments on the planning application, locals have been very vocal about the impact it may have.
Speaking to the Post, one resident said: “There is no infrastructure in place to build anymore homes in Bude. Until we have new schools, dentists and doctors surgeries personally I think there should be no more building.”
While another added: “This is the most ridiculous place for elderly folk. Hills to the beach which, in its blurb, says it’s ‘next to’. No GPs, dentists or A&E and ambulances can’t get to it in heavy traffic as it’s smack in the middle of the one way.
“We need lets for our local young families not more retirement flats for the well off, second homes or holiday lets.”
Now the plans are set for a public inquiry next week, where local bodies and members of the public will be able to have their say with planners and Cornwall Council’s planning department.
Held at the Falcon Hotel on March 25 at 10am, the meeting is open to the public. However, only those who have submitted an application prior to the meeting will be permitted to speak.
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and Wadebridge to take first place within the top 10
BUDE has been voted as the best place to live in Cornwall
Luxury lifestyle site Muddy Stilettos asked its readers to vote for the best local village
town or city to call home in 2024 using its Top 260 Places to Live guide
Bude topped the poll of 10 potential candidates in Cornwall
more than 27,500 readers went on to vote for their best in show across the country
it was Bude which beat out the competition
claiming top spot within the county– in front of Hayle and Turo in second and third place
A spokesperson from Muddy Stilettos said: “Its characterful seaside location; Bude is an under the radar gem on a glorious stretch of coastline
meaning it is a great location for creatives and families
“The Best Place to Live lists provided information on everything from eating out and best schools to the commute and local arts/culture
but the final decision came from the readers’ own personal experience.”
The top 10 places to live in Cornwall were voted as:
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A FORMER police officer from Bude has been charged with two counts of corrupt exercise of police powers.
Owen Mills, 22, of Bude, appeared in court following an investigation by Staffordshire Police’s Professional Standards Department.
Mills, an ex-constable for the Staffordshire constabulary has been charged with two counts of corrupt/improper exercise of police powers and privileges by a constable.
Mills appeared a Cannock Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 16 and is due to appear at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court on May 16.
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the club is welcoming new members in the hope it can continue for 75 more
A NORTH Cornwall Rotary Club has celebrated its 75th anniversary with a special dinner
The Rotary Club of Bude recently hosted a dinner at the Falcon Hotel to mark the 75th anniversary of the club's establishment
Many current and past members attended with personal guests and there were other guests from Rotary and associated organisations
Speakers included the President Martin Yeo
Rotary District Governor Tony Williams and Bill Kneebone
a long-standing contributor and now honorary member of the club
The club has expressed that it is now looking to the future and is keen to expand its membership to help take its plans forward
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A COMPLETE list of figures standing in the local election across Cornwall has been released
Ahead of the upcoming local elections on May 1
it has been revealed who will be standing in each area for their respective parties
local elections will be taking place across 14 county councils
residents will be taking to their local polling station on May 1to cast their vote for who they want representing them on their county and district councils
Many frontline public services are delivered by local councils. In England, county councils are responsible for functions such as transport, social care and education
local authorities spent £59.4-billion (net current expenditure) on public services in 2022/23
The largest spending areas were adult social care (£20.5-billion) and children’s social care (£12.8-billion)
Parish councils are the lowest tier of local government and can work on local issues including bus shelters, play areas, community centres, consultation on neighbourhood planning and grants for local organisations.
Those hoping to vote in the upcoming election must be over 18, and be British citizens, EU citizens, or qualifying Commonwealth citizens.
In this election, voters must also have photographic ID in order to cast their vote.
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It was reported that a car had collided with a parked vehicle and then with a female pedestrian
A WOMAN has been taken to hospital following a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian in Bude.
Emergency services were called to Queen Street, Bude, at 11.10am today (October 31) following a report of a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian.
It was reported that a car had collided with a parked vehicle and then with a female pedestrian.
The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, has been taken to hospital with injuries not deemed to be life-threatening or changing.
Devon and Cornwall Police has asked that anyone with information which may assist their enquiries contacts police on 101 quoting 50240276226.
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It comes after the town’s council stepped back as lead partner
BUDE Climate Partnership has announced it is pausing projects after Bude-Stratton Town Council stepped back from the organisation.
The Resilient Bude project is undergoing a temporary pause until mid-March, pending the approval of a new lead partner.
A BCP spokesperson said: “This temporary pause in operations is a procedural necessity whilst we regroup after the recent BSTC decision, and it is in no way a reflection of the quality of work being delivered. It’s disappointing to pause progress for now, when almost all our six projects are successfully under way and achieving their goals, and the final one is on the cusp of its launch.
“The situation also presents immediate challenges for the many suppliers who are involved in the projects, and we are actively working with them to ensure continuity and minimise disruption.
Resilient Bude is a suite of six projects designed to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change and help prepare the community and its businesses for the uncertainties that the changing climate is bringing. The work includes a sustainable tourism project, a community growing scheme, energy advice, a library of things, community storytelling and community engagement facilitation.
The spokesperson continued: “We also would like to take this opportunity to thank BSTC for their role as lead partner. The partnership is now able to explore new ways forward and believes this transition will ultimately be for the best. We acknowledge the short-term pause is not ideal, but we are optimistic about the long-term benefits.
“We also understand that recent events have raised questions and concerns within the community. The delivery team and ten remaining partners acknowledge these and remain committed to working openly with local people, businesses, and stakeholders to find the best way forward.”
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Constituents continue to show consistent concern about the distressing situation in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel
OF ALL international crises, constituents continue to show consistent concern about the distressing situation in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel; and are anxious the UK government constructively supports peace initiatives, the return of remaining hostages, ending the conflict, and killing, and for a lasting peace.
We met many very pleasant Israeli and Palestinian people, medics, Knesset Members, lawyers, human rights campaigners, refugees, as well as many checkpoint soldiers, security guards etc.
Seeking a peaceful resolution after decades of conflict can only work if it benefits both Israelis and Palestinians. Achieving this will require a major political change and herculean diplomatic effort.
I suggest a “Two Stage Solution” (rather than the “Two State Solution” proposed by others – including me till this visit). There will be no resolution to the conflict until the apartheid state is dismantled and for full democracy to be established for all. It would be based on:
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Bude came away with the spoils after a 25-11 victory.
CORNWALL COUNTY POOL - PREMIERSHIP INTER LEAGUE (WEEK 14)
PREMIERSHIP newbies East Cornwall travelled to Week St Mary on Friday, March 14 to take on a Bude team who came runners up in the league last year.
Matches were a four set of nine frames format making it best of 36.
In the first set, the Bude boys showed their class immediately taking the first set 9-0 courtesy of wins for Gary Hodgson, Stuart Baker, Aaron Nash, Patrick Phelan, Tim Cottle, Jordan Masters, Damion Braund, Andy Pollard and Lee Thomas, beating Darren Hooper, Olly Rounsevell, Luke Penhaligon, Brian (Reedy) Reed, Marc Pacey, Darrell Hidson, Steve Eastley and Mark Stevens in that order.
Set two didn’t get any better for the visitors when they went down 8-1 with Hodgson, Baker, Nash, Phelan, Cottle, Masters, Pollard, Thomas beating Reedy, Hooper, Rounsevell, Penhaligon, Stevens, Pacey, Gerry Markwell and Eastley.
The only one to drop a frame for Bude was Braund, going down to Darrell Hidson. Match score 17-1 and the match almost won by now, a steep learning curve for the premiership newcomers.
The East Cornwall side suddenly woke up and started the third set with a flourish taking the first 5 frames.
Easts captain Luke Penhaligon led the revival beating Gary Hodgson, team mate Brian Reed followed suit taking out Stuart Baker and Darren Hooper beat Aaron Nash to keep the momentum going.
Next up was Olly Rounseville who proved too good for Patrick Phelan, it was the turn of East Cornwall’s Steve Eastley to make it five in a row by beating Tim Cottle. Jordan Masters stopped the Easts charge when he took out Mark Stevens.
Marc Pacey clinched the third set when he beat Damion Braund. Andy Pollard and Lee Thomas took frames 8-9 beating Hidson and Markwell and in the process of clinching frames 19 and 20 and the match.
Fourth set and with the match gone, the visitors had nothing to play for except pride and boy did they show some.
In a see saw set Bude’s Gary Hodgson got the home team off to a good start when he beat Olly Rounseville, but back came East with Penhaligon playing a captains part taking out Baker. Bude hit back when Nash beat Reedy before Hooper beat Phelan to level things up at 2-2.
One had the feeling this was going all the way to the last frame. However, the hosts had other ideas and Cottle, Masters and Braund secured the next three frames, taking out Markwell, Eastley and Stevens to clinch the fourth set.
Pacey and Hidson took the last two frames off Pollard and Thomas for the visitors to emphasise how hard fought the second half of this contest was.
With a final score of 25-11 it was the hosts Bude who came away with the spoils. But credit has to go to East Cornwall who showed fighting spirit in the second half of the match which will hopefully give the team confidence in the season to come.
East Cornwall’s next game sees them up against Launceston at Newmarket Inn on Friday, March 28, while Bude will be returning to The Orchard at Week St Mary to face Mid-Cornwall on the same evening. Both games begin at 8pm.
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Upgrading works required to bring the facility back up to modern standards have been estimated to be in the region of £750,000
AN application to demolish a local school has been submitted in Bude.
Plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of St Petrocs school in the town, transforming the site into a mix of housing and a new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) building.
The proposal seeks consent for partial demolition of the site, allowing for the conversion into two houses, as well as the construction of four new dwellings, and a SEND building.
The application states that following a number of surveys, parts of the building have been found to be unsafe. As such, according to the applicant, emergency repair work and upgrading works required to bring the facility back up to modern standards have been estimated to be in the region of £750,000.
As such, these new plans aim to transform the space into a useable location.
Plans explain that the original part of the school will be retained and converted it into two dwellings, while the proposed layout also includes two-story dwellings at the rear of the site.
The nursery will be retained and a new SEND single story building has been proposed at the rear of the development.
According to the design and access statement: “The dwellings can be accommodated positively on the application site. The applicant considers the proposal can deliver a meaningful contribution to the housing needs in Cornwall in a sustainable manner.”
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It comes as banks in the town prepare to close their doors
BUDE is set to receive a new banking hub despite previously being deemed unsuitable for the resource.
LINK, the UK’s cash access and ATM network, has announced that locals and businesses in Bude will soon have easier access to banking services thanks to a recommendation for a new banking hub in the town.
While the town had not previously met the criteria for a banking hub, the recent FCA rule change led to a reassessment by LINK and the confirmation that a hub will now be provided.
Following the FCA’s recent announcement of the new rules to protect access to cash, LINK has been reassessing previously proposed locations to see if they now qualify for a banking hub. The new rules build on previous voluntary arrangements put in place by the banking industry and, for the first time, will be enshrined in law. The reassessment confirmed that Bude will benefit from a new banking hub as part of a wider commitment to protect access to cash.
Banking hubs have become ever-more common across the Southwest as towns in Devon and Cornwall see their mortar banks close their doors, opting instead for primarily online services.
Earlier this year, it was announced that TSB in the town’s centre would be closing its doors by May 2025. However, the hope is that these new hubs will pick up the services that banks such as this would previously have provided.
Banking hubs are a shared banking space, similar to a traditional bank branch, but available to everyone.
The banking hub will be delivered by Cash Access UK, and over the next few weeks, the organisation will begin to engage with the local community and will start to look for potential sites.
It has been suggested that the hub will likely open in 12 months’ time.
Nick Quin, head of financial inclusion, at LINK said: “We’re pleased to recommend this new hub in Bude. Many people locally still rely on cash, and this hub will play a crucial role in helping them access it on the High Street.
“We’re committed to making sure people who use cash in places like Bude have the benefit of a convenient, accessible location to access and deposit cash on the high street.”
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Hull City Council is preparing to begin an essential carriageway maintenance scheme on Bude Road next week
The scheme will improve the existing carriageway on Bude Road between Kingscott Close and Cookbury Close.
The intention of the scheme is to reconstruct and resurface the failed area of the carriageway
to ensure the highway provides a safe and even surface for traffic with adequate grip and skid resistance.
The work will start on Monday 4 November and is planned to take up to one week to complete – weather permitting.
these works will be conducted under a road closure with a full diversion route in place via Bodmin Road
The pedestrian footways will not be affected by this closure
Access for residents and emergency service vehicles will be maintained at all times and bin collections are scheduled to continue as normal.
scheduled bus services on this section of Bude Road will be temporarily suspended during this road closure
Notices will be placed at the affected bus stops with more details about the services affected.
said: “This section of the carriageway is in poor condition
so I am happy to hear that the reconstruction and resurfacing work will be carried out imminently.
“Not only does this work help us futureproof our road network
but it also helps keep the road safe for all users.
“We understand that roadworks can be inconvenient
and we thank residents and motorists for their patience and understanding whilst we carry out these works.”
The scheme will be carried out by Wright Civil Engineering Limited on behalf of the council
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Mousehole first side through after winning at Sticker on Tuesday night
BUDE Town will look to produce one of the biggest shocks in the competition’s recent history this evening when they welcome holders Falmouth Town in the Cornwall Senior Cup quarter-final (7.45pm).
The Seasiders, who are currently ninth in SWPL Premier West with 21 points from 19 games, will look to bounce back from a disappointing 1-0 defeat to St Day on Saturday, while the visitors, who play two divisions above, had the afternoon off after their home clash in Southern League Division One South with Larkhall Athletic was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.
However, Falmouth arrive on a four-match winning streak which has seen them move clear of trouble in their first ever season at Step Four and undoubtedly start as firm favourites.
But Bude, who lost their entire squad after the departure of Ben Potter over the summer, have impressed under Steve Hackett who stepped up from the reserves, and look set for a comfortable mid-table finish with his young squad.
To underline the challenge facing the Seasiders, Falmouth have already seen off top class opposition.
They won 3-0 at Western League Premier Division side Saltash United in round one, before edging an eight-goal thriller with SWPL Premier West leaders Newquay 5-3.
Entry is £5 for adults with concessions costing £3 and under 16s getting in for free.
For those not able to get up to Bude, 30 miles or so down the North Cornwall coast is an equally fascinating contest as in-form St Austell make the short trip to Wadebridge Town.
The Lillywhites, who reached last year’s final, are up to 12th in the Western League Premier Division following Saturday’s 2-1 success over visiting Ilfracombe Town which was achieved thanks to goals from Adam Carter and Matt Searle.
Wadebridge are seventh in SWPL Premier West and have had a mixed time of it.
But the Bridgers have some exciting players, particularly going forward, and will back themselves to cause problems.
They will also be fresh having seen Saturday’s trip to high-flying Dobwalls postponed, and will need to be at their best if they are to reach the last four.
After Southern League Division One South high-flyers Mousehole won 3-0 at Sticker last night to become the first side through, the other tie to be played is between Helston Athletic and Liskeard Athletic who meet at Kellaway Park on Tuesday, February 4.
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There is a specific reason why Beavers break wind that is different to humans
Newsletter Sign upGet your latest local news for free in your email inboxSubmit I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Bude & Stratton Post. Read our privacy noticeAMUSING footage captures a beaver in the wild - farting
The animal can be seen emerging from a pool of water and climbing onto a bank where it breaks wind - before returning into the water
It is believed by wildlife experts the beaver was "marking their territory"
The video was taken within Cornwall Wildlife Trust's complex of nature reserves around Helman Tor
This particular beaver was part of a pair who were "unexpected arrivals" on the site
They were first detected by the Trust back in March 2024
said: "We put some camera traps out to try and track the beaver activity and we got loads of really great stuff
"So we got the beavers building their damns
swimming - but one that did stand out and made everyone in the office laugh was the beaver breaking wind
"There is a really good reason I think that they did this and it's actually because beavers have
glands that can secrete this oil called castoreum
and that actually helps them to mark their territory
"So we think what the beaver was doing in the video is actually marking its territory and communicating to any other beavers out there that actually 'this is my patch'
"Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s Beaver Officer and team are continuing to monitor beaver activity in the area through the use of trail cameras and systematic field surveys."
The charity is asking the public not to go looking for the beavers
Lauren added: “Beavers are nocturnal so we are unlikely to see the animals themselves. We recommend staying on the footpaths at Helman Tor, as the ground can be uneven and it is easy to get lost in the big wetland areas.”
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A BUDE based designer has attended the inaugural UK national jigsaw puzzle championship event to reveal her latest puzzle design.
The championship featured two categories; solos and pairs; and in each the competitive puzzlers raced to complete a never-before-seen 500-piece puzzle. Such was the secrecy, even the identity of the artists behind the puzzles were not revealed until the event began.
Time for Tea, designed by Georgia Breeze, was a celebration of the great British cuppa, with a plethora of vintage teacups and teapots. They included a nod to the Bude-based illustrator’s home county with Cornish-ware. The puzzle was the featured competition piece for the Solos category which brought together 200 entrants and the winner, Emma Quirke of Ireland, completed it in an impressive 41 minutes 55 seconds.
“It has been so difficult keeping this under wraps in the run-up to the event – coming here today and seeing the reactions of all the puzzlers when Time for Tea was finally revealed, was so exciting ,” explained Georgia. “ I have been overwhelmed meeting so many fantastic and welcoming puzzlers here at the event, definitely a day I won’t forget”
The jigsaw design was received well by the event’s participants, and Georgia was on hand to sign puzzles throughout the day.
Puzzle manufacturer Ravensburger sponsored the event. The company’s puzzle development expert, Sindy Randall, who was instrumental in selecting artists for the competition puzzles said “Georgia’s work is so full of fun and warmth, and this image was so fitting for the championship – we knew as soon as we saw it that Time for Tea would be perfect. We were so thrilled to see the smiles from competitors as soon as the puzzle was revealed.”
This is the fourth jigsaw puzzle designed by Georgia Breeze that Ravensburger has produced – with the first being launched in 2024.
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NORTH Cornwall had a special visitor last week
though many residents weren’t best pleased with Darragh’s arrival
and shops were all affected by the high wind speeds and wet conditions
After the Met Office issued both amber and yellow weather warnings for wind and rain
residents were advised to batten down the hatches and keep safe while the storm made its way over
the crew at Bude Community Fire Station said: “Yesterday was certainly wild
Both our appliances were out most of the day going from job to job
We'd just like to thank the public for their patience and understanding around the road closure we had to implement due to the swimming pool roof posing a danger.”
With the danger of high winds and the potential for damage to be caused
a number of shops and services throughout Bude were closed until the storm passed
A number of residents were left without power as powerlines were damaged
Bude-Stratton Town Council has detailed how its teams are working to address damage across the town
A spokesperson explained: “Following Storm Darragh
our teams are working hard to address damage across town council properties.”
• 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞: Closed until electrical repairs are completed and a loose lamppost is secured
𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲: Loose roof slates have been removed and will be replaced soon
• 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞: The council are hoping to put the tree back in place as soon as possible
• 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬: Being assessed for damage
• 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐳𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬: Sand has been cleared from the entrances and the facilities are open
Read all about how Storm Darragh is affecting the area on our live blog here.
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They say that they feel they have been ‘punched in the guts’
Workers at household waste recycling centres say they feel they have been “punched in the guts” after only finding out they are likely to have to work reduced hours by reading it in the news. A representative of some of the staff told us no one from the council had warned them that some of the centres - all run by private firm Suez, which employs the workers – face being closed two days a week.
It was announced yesterday that nine of Cornwall’s 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) are likely to no longer open seven days a week in a bid by Cornwall Council to save £200,000 a year. The council’s ruling cabinet has recommended the decision as part of almost £50-million of savings it needs to make in its 2025/26 budget.
If the cuts are approved by full council, Bodmin, Bude, Connon Bridge (near Liskeard), Helston, Newquay, Redruth (Pool), St Day (United Downs), Tintage (Bowithick) and Truro would all see their opening hours reduced from seven days a week to five days.
Centres at Launceston, Saltash, St Austell, Falmouth and St Erth will “initially” remain open seven days a week but will be “subject to further modelling and future consideration”. All HWRCs would still open at weekends. The news comes after a booking system was introduced at a number of the HWRCs, a move which has proved unpopular with some residents.
A member of staff at one of the affected centres contacted us to say how bewildered colleagues only found out about the proposed cuts by reading it on our website this morning. “It’s very naughty of the council – no one had warned us this may happen. There was no consultation with staff. Nothing. The first we knew about it was when we read it on a Cornish news site this morning.
“We all feel like we’ve been punched in the guts. There’s a lot of worry about what will happen next. There was a very sombre mood this morning.”
However the council has clarified that it has no direct contact with HWRC staff as they are all employed by Suez, and said the changes have been part of the budget documents since they were published for consultation in November.
The worker, who for obvious reasons preferred to remain anonymous, added: “People’s livelihoods are at risk. The changes mean people will have to work five days a week but that will include weekends. A lot of my colleagues don’t want to work weekends because of having kids and things like that.”
He predicted there would be “ructions” if the changes go ahead and that members of the public will dump their wasted at the recycling centres’ gates on the days they are closed.
The man also said that centres were given very little notice about the introduction of the booking system.
We asked Cornwall Council if it had warned HWRC staff about the recommended cuts and it could only say that the information was in the budget documents. A spokesperson replied: “Details of our draft budget proposals including how we operate our household waste recycling centres were outlined in our recent draft budget consultation. The findings will be considered by our full council later this month.”
Cornwall’s Lib Dems say they are shocked by the plan to reduce opening times by two days a week. Cllr Rob Nolan said: “The council has just spent a load of money putting in a booking system and now they want to close the tips. This cut in the service can only lead to frustration for residents and increased fly tipping.”
Lib Dem group leader Cllr Leigh Frost added: “Yet again, the Conservative administration is making more cuts to vital services while increasing costs, another example of their hopeless mismanagement. This ridiculous decision will be reversed in our alternative budget proposals.”
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After spending the day in Bude itself where the students enjoyed some fish and chips
they returned to their campsite in a field just north of Northcott Mouth beach to enjoy an evening swim
The lads managed to reach two of the girls and swim with them back to shore
Jack stayed in to help the third girl who was still in the water and becoming increasingly panicking
Jack, who was days away from his 21st birthday, reached the girl and both drifted out and struggled some more to swim back to the beach as the waves were getting bigger and the weather conditions changed. The inquest into his death held in Truro today (Tuesday
March 25) heard how the bright young man was suddenly swamped by a big wave and never resurfaced
The girl he saved managed to reach the shore. Emergency services were called to the area and RNLI volunteers and the coastguard helicopter searched for Jack throughout the night and again in the morning
His body was discovered on Upton Beach by a beachcomber on June 18
two weeks after his disappearance on the evening of June 4
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Jack's mum Dr Dawn Lees said her son had been an "amazing young man" who had enrolled at the top British university to study neuroscience with a view to become a brain surgeon
She told the inquest that Jack had decided on this choice of career after watching a Ted Talk
Dr Lees said Jack had stayed on one more year at Queen Elizabeth’s School in Crediton after achieving an A in history and B in chemistry so he could take further A levels in the subjects he needed to go to Bristol University to study neuroscience
He passed that with flying colours and received an A*
She said: "Jack had an amazing group of friends
He was happy and I'm grateful for that." She said that on the evening of his disappearance Jack sent her sunset pictures
She added: "When I said goodbye to him I had no reason to think that he would never come back."
Dr Lees said the beach was not lifeguarded and had a sign warning beach users not to go into the sea as currents were strong
The inquest heard that about 20 students from the Wild Swimming Society were on the beach that evening with about 10 in the water with varying swimming abilities
She told the inquest that when the three girls started struggling to come back to the shore and were panicking Jack and his mate swam out to them
Then Jack swam back out to get the last struggling swimmer but couldn't get her to stay on her back to float and despite his best efforts to try to save her
She told the hearing that it haunts her to think that as the pair struggled to get back and tiredness and panic set in
Jack would have known he might not make it out alive
Dr Lees said: "Jack should never have felt compelled to go in the water that evening on an outgoing tide." She raised questions about wild swimming risk assessment and water safety training and equipment being provided to the members by the wild swimming society by the student union
She said so many lessons ought to be learned from Jack's death including improving safety for those taking part in dangerous activities including wild swimming with better information about rip currents and tides being provided
As a result of Jack's death Dr Lees said that the Bristol University students' union had led a piece of work that will be rolled out to other universities to improve safety and ensure dangerous activities like rock climbing
caving or wild swimming are properly risk assessed and safety is improved
"The student union must not be complacent about student safety and make sure that it does not happen again
I don't want other families to go through what we've been through," she said
She added that Jack's death had touched so many and his memorial had been attended by 100 students while pupils at his primary school he had attended organised a fundraiser in his name for the RNLI and raised more than £11,300
Dr Lees said a plaque at the university is now covered by so many finger prints and kisses from all those who knew and loved Jack
"His death is more than a drowning by misadventure as the inquest will probably find
He was always running towards danger if it meant he could help someone
"Jack never had the 21st birthday party he had been planning in our garden
Instead of birthday cards for him we received condolences," Dr Lees added
"I want him to be remembered for the three girls who would likely be dead if it was not for him
"Jack was a gentleman in life and as shown in his death too
He will be greatly missed by so many people
Had it been properly risk assessed and the students had been provided with the knowledge
they would not have been swimming there."
CEO of the Bristol University Student Union
which has 21,000 members and 350 societies
said some 60 students attended the event which had run on three previous years before successfully
He said there was no risk assessment carried out for the site itself
He said each society is responsible for carrying its own risk assessments
Mr Pilling said that following Jack's death new health and safety measures have been brought in by the student union
Those include further training and information
first aid training for committee members and better qualification for student leaders
He told the inquest that open coastal water events are no longer allowed any more to avoid risks involving tides and currents. He told the hearing that events must now be postponed or cancelled if the weather conditions turn and swimming spots must be explored before hand by society's members
He also said that the Bude trip will no longer take place in future years
The inquest heard that the beach had not been lifeguarded as it was after 6pm and lifeguard cover runs from 10am to 6pm on Cornwall beaches during the high season
said he was not aware of any signage being on the beach about any potential dangers or asking beachgoers to avoid going in the sea
He said there was no sign of third party involvement and no alcohol or drugs were involved
DS McIntyre told the inquest that Jack's actions had been nothing short of heroic
He said: "This was an event when students went to the area for a swim and Jack entered the water heroically to save others that were in trouble in the water and during those efforts he got into trouble himself and didn't manage to get out."
Recording a death by misadventure, assistant coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Emma Hillson said Jack had placed himself in danger to try to help others but died as a result
She said: "He had the brave intention to enter the water to help others in difficulty
He placed his own safety at risk to help others which led to this tragic outcome."
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His visit hopes to recognise and celebrate the community spirit and voluntary efforts throughout the town
RESIDENTS of Bude are set to receive a special visit as the High Sheriff of Cornwall comes to town.
Sam Galsworthy is set to see some of North Cornwall’s community spirit as he pays a visit to Bude on Thursday, March 6.
The role of High Sheriff is an independent, honorary and non-political appointment for just a year. In Cornwall the appointment is made by HRH The Duke of Cornwall.
In recent years the role has evolved to lend support and encouragement to crime prevention agencies, the voluntary sector, community interest companies and charities delivering vital support to underpin the work of the police and law enforcement agencies in our communities.
His visit to Bude hopes to recognise and celebrate the community spirit and voluntary efforts throughout the town.
During the day, the High Sheriff will meet with local community groups and organisations to learn more about their invaluable work. This will be followed by a special evening reception at The Castle, where an awards ceremony will honour those who have made outstanding contributions to the local community.
The event, supported by the Cornwall Lieutenancy, Bude-Stratton Town Council, and Cornwall Community Foundation, will bring together local leaders, volunteers, and organisations to reflect on the positive impact of community initiatives. The evening will celebrate local achievements, with guests invited to enjoy ‘Gin and Pasties’ in recognition of Cornwall’s rich heritage.
Reflecting on his tenure, the High Sheriff remarked: “Cornwall is an astonishingly hopeful and forward-thinking community, and nowhere is that more evident than in Bude. My visit last year for HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh’s engagement was truly inspiring, and I made a promise to return to meet even more of the incredible people working tirelessly for their community. This event is a chance to celebrate their efforts and thank them for their dedication.”
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Latest cases dealt with by local magistrates and the Crown Court
BRIAN NIXON, 84, of Tamar Stores annexe, The Square, Gunnislake admitted breaching bail conditions imposed by Truro Crown Court when he refused to have an EMS tag fitted on 20 February. His bail was revoked and he was remanded in custody until his next appearance in Truro Crown Court on 16 June. He has been charged with assaulting two girls aged under 13 by touching them in a sexual way.
FRANCIS WELLS, 80, of Back Commercial Street, Barnoldswick pleaded not guilty at Truro Crown Court to 13 historical sex offences including raping two girls aged under 16, indecently assaulting a girl under 14 and inciting another girl aged under 14 to commit an act of gross indecency with him. The offences are alleged to have been committed in Torpoint. His trial has been fixed for 2 February 2026.
KIERAN SEAGER, 26, of NFA, St Giles on the Heath was found not guilty at Truro Crown Court of raping a woman at a cider farm in April 2023. The prosecution offered no evidence.
REBECCA BOOTH, 32, of Melbourne Road, Liskeard pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman occasioning her actual bodily harm at Cardinham Woods in May 2023. Her case was adjourned until 27 March.
ETHAN WILDE, 22, of NFA, Liskeard who faced charges of strangling and assaulting a woman in Liskeard between June and November 2024 had the cases discharged at Truro Crown Court.
KIRAN WARNER, 23, of Belmont Park, Liskeard pleaded guilty to assaulting two men in Newquay on 3 November. His case was adjourned until 27 March.
ALEXANDER TAPLEY, 29, of Elizabeth Road, Bude has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with, at Bencoolen Road, Bude on 14 July, causing a man grievous bodily harm with intent. His case will be heard on 21 March.
GLEN BENNETT, 46, of Market Place, Camelford has been sent to prison for three years and six months after he pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to causing a man grievous bodily harm with intent at Market Place, Camelford and possessing a knife with a three inch blade in a public place on New Year’s Day 2022 and possessing an imitation firearm at Market Place, Camelford in June 2023 with intent to cause three women to believe that violence would be used against them.
BRENDON SELF, 27, of Jago Close, Liskeard pleaded not guilty to charges of using racially aggravated threatening behaviour and assaulting a man at Liskeard on 10 June. The case was adjourned until 8 September.
KAYA PARKER, 32, of The Cardinals Hatt, Saltash was made subject to a 28-day domestic violence notice on 14 February not to contact or threaten a man.
DARREN CHURCH, 50, of Boxwell Park, Bodmin admitted breaching a criminal behaviour order by entering Gilbert Road, Bodmin on 10 February and breaking his bail conditions by entering Bodmin town after 4pm on 18 February. He was committed to Truro Crown Court for sentence on 20 March, his bail was revoked and he was remanded in custody.
RUSSELL HITCHCOCK, 49, of Melrose Avenue, Plymouth pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to causing the death of Alisha Osman and serious injury to Imogen Holt by driving a Ford Transit flatbed on the A388 at Treburley on 27 April 2023 without due care and attention. He was given a 21-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, will have to do 240 hours unpaid work and was banned from driving for two years.
YASMIN LEVERTON, 33, of Maitland Cottages, Kelly, Lifton had the case proved she was using a handheld phone and had no insurance for a VW she was driving on the A30 at Launceston in September 2023. She was fined £660, ordered to pay a £264 victim surcharge and £90 costs and was banned from driving for six months due to repeat offending.
SARAH-JANE PRIDHAM, 58, of Lower Metherell, Callington pleaded guilty to speeding through Drakewalls in July 2023 and was fined £166 and ordered to pay a £90 victim surcharge and £90 costs. Four points were put on her licence. She was spared a totting disqualification because of the adverse effect on her uncle for whom she cares.
CHARLES BISBY, 51, of Binhamy Road, Stratton who has been convicted of speeding through St Ann’s Chapel and on Tregolls Road, Truro in October 2023 has been banned from driving for three months due to repeat offending. He was fined £677 and ordered to pay a £67 victim surcharge and £90 costs. The court heard he had already spent two and a half months disqualified due to court error so reduced the sentence.
ROBERT MCKEATING, 47, of Bluebell Way, Launceston was spared a totting disqualification after he pleaded guilty to speeding through St Ann’s Chapel last June. Magistrates accepted that a ban would have led to him losing his job and his home. He was fined £80 and ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and £90 costs and five points were put on his licence.
A comprehensive roundup of recent arrests, charges, and court cases in Cornwall, including offences from intimidation to drug possession.
LUKE CLEMENTS, 52, of Upton, Bude has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with, on 12 March at Bude, intimidating a witness in court proceedings by opening her front door with the intention of causing damage which was intended to intimidate a woman causing an investigation to be interfered with; damaging the lock on a front door; assaulting a man by beating and possessing a Stanley knife in Wentworth Close, Bude. He was remanded in custody and his case listed for 15 April.
TERENCE ROUND, 78, of Tower Hill, St Giles on the Heath has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with at Launceston in January 2023 committing five sexual offences including touching a 15-year-old girl in a sexual way, inciting her to engage in sexual activity, sucking her nipples and penetrating her. The case was adjourned until 25 April.
SOPHIE JASPER, 23, of NFA, St Austell pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer on East Hill, St Austell on 2 March and to possessing cannabis. Her case was adjourned until 24 April.
LUKE SOMERTON PARKER, 35, of Langreek Bungalows, Polperro pleaded guilty to assaulting a man on Fore Street, Looe on 23 January and damaging windows. The case was adjourned until 23 June.
DARREN PRATT, 48, of Lanchard Rise, Liskeard has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man in Liskeard in September 2023. His case is listed for 11 April.
PETER WOOTTON, 54, of Fairfield, St Germans pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer in St Germans on 18 December. He will be sentenced on 27 March.
LIAM REED, 20, of Woodland Way, Gunnislake has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on a man in Callington in November 2023. His case is listed for 25 April.
HAYDEN TINSLEY, 21, of Dungarth Street, Liskeard pleaded guilty to possessing a kitchen knife on Dean Street, Liskeard on 18 March and to eight shoplifting offences from shops in Liskeard in February and March. His case was adjourned until 16 May.
JAMIE COON, 32, of High Cross Street, St Austell changed a not guilty plea to guilty on a charge of breaching a restraining order by approaching a woman in St Austell between 31 December and 9 January. He was remanded in custody and the case adjourned until 31 March.
STUART DOWD, 33, of NFA was made subject to a 28-day domestic violence protection order on 18 March not to contact or threaten a woman or go to an address in St Austell.
JAKE MARSHALL, 32, of NFA, admitted breaching a domestic violence protection order at an address in St Austell on 18 March when he was located in the company of a woman at her home whom he was banned from contacting. He was sent to prison for 20 days because of his ‘utter disregard for the court order’.
PETER WALKER, 43, of Kinsman Estate, Bodmin admitted breaching a domestic violence protection order at Furze Hill, Bodmin on 17 March by being found in the company of a woman he was banned from contacting. He was fined £50.
JOHN STIFF, 34, of NFA, was made subject to a domestic violence protection order on 19 March not to threaten or contact a woman or go to an address in Liskeard.
EMMA MORCOM, 51, of High Street, St Austell pleaded not guilty to damaging a Fiat Ducato motor caravan at St Austell last July. She will stand trial on 29 August.
ADAM BRYSON, 30, of Fore Street, Torpoint pleaded guilty to, in August 2024 at Liskeard, damaging guttering and an electronic doorbell worth £914. He was ordered to pay £914.38 compensation and £130 fine.
MICHAEL BARBER, 38, of Hillside Park, Bodmin pleaded guilty to possessing noxious liquid, namely IM Power self-defence spray and a police style extendable baton at his Bodmin home on 21 December. The items were confiscated and he was given a three-year conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £26 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
CLAUDIO AQUILINO, 57, of Sandy Lodge Hotel, Newquay pleaded guilty to taking an AC Hero 125 from St Ives on 2 February, to driving it without a licence or insurance and with 41 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath exceeding the limit of 35. He was banned from driving for 36 months, which will be reduced by 36 weeks if he completes a course, made subject to a community order and will have to pay £500 compensation.
WAYNE EELLS, 50, of Higher Bore Street, Bodmin pleaded guilty to outraging public decency in Bodmin last July by masturbating in public. He was fined £846 and ordered to pay a £338 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
CAMERON SMITH, 19, of Advent, Camelford pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly outside the White Horse Inn in Launceston on 22 December. He was given a 12-month conditional discharge and ordered to pay a £26 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS, 50, of Well Lane, St Cleer pleaded guilty to producing 14 cannabis plants and 1,301g of cannabis at St Cleer last October. He was fined £123 and ordered to pay a £49 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
MAX BEARD, 19, of Horseshoe Close, St Columb had a warrant for his arrest issued after he failed to turn up to court to face charges of driving whilst disqualified, without an MOT or insurance.
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The nightclub’s owner, Jo Cowling, has issued an emotional statement ahead of the closure
A POPULAR Bude nightlife spot has announced it will close its doors in the new year.
BED (Bude’s End Destination) nightclub, located on The Strand, has said it will close on January 21, 2025.
The club will close in the new year, it has been confirmed, with the present owner planning to ‘explore the world’ upon the closure of the venue in January.
In an emotional statement announcing the imminent closure of BED, its owner, Jo Cowling, paid tribute to the staff who had helped her make the venue a success, in addition to thanking the customers.
Jo Cowling, the owner of BED, said: “It’s with a heavy heart that I’m writing this post to let all of my customers know BED nightclub will be closing its doors on the January 21, 2025.
“Although the journey is about to end, I am super grateful for the past 10 years.
“Thanks to all our customers for coming time and time again. It’s been an honour to serve you and we will miss every single one of you.
“To our dedicated bar/cleaning staff and security you have been the backbone of my club, ensuring it’s smooth operations and safety. Your hard work, loyalty and passion have been the driving force behind my success. I am immensely proud of you all.
“Thanks to all the DJs, who have helped the club be a club to remember.
“As you can see from our closing date, we still have three months of parties left, so we look forward to seeing you on the dance floor before the lights come on to signal the end of my epic journey. Keep your eyes peeled for some special additional closing party events that we’ll be announcing soon too. Now it’s time for me to go explore the world.
“Please keep your eyes peeled as a good friend of mine is going to be starting a new adventure in Bude! After purchasing my company they sure do have a special treat for you all! Much love to you all.”
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OVERNIGHT snow fall has brought disruption to Devon and Cornwall.
A number of schools have announced they are closed, while there is disruption on roads and public transport.
Among the roads affected this morning is the A30, with lorries stuck in the snow making the road impassable between Carminnow Cross and Launceston.
All you need to know will be featured in our live blog below.
Boscastle Community Primary School - opening at 10:30am
Braddock Church of England Primary School - CLOSED
Camelford Community Primary School - CLOSED
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Watch as Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey talks to us about his hopes ahead of the local election
leaders of some of the country’s political parties have been touring the country in an effort to persuade voters of their cause before May 1
Off the back of Nigel Farage’s visit to Camelford earlier in the week, leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey met with some of his party’s candidates in Bude this afternoon (April 16)
Mr Davey has become known for taking part in some unusual activities while visiting areas of the country
from hobby horse jumping to enjoying a ride on a roller coaster
it was only natural that he would take to the water in a giant swan
Mr Davey - accompanied by other party members
including leader of Cornwall’s Liberal Democrats
Leigh Frost - took a pedalo out for a spin
enjoying the Cornish sun and “reliving memories from his childhood visits” to the town
With the Liberal Democrats hoping to claim leadership of Cornwall Council from the Conservatives
we spoke to the party’s leader about May’s election
Speaking about why Cornish residents should put their faith in the party
he said: “Our candidates are from the community and we tend to be the sort of people that get things done and get things fixed
the leader of the Conservatives Kemi Badenoch said in a recent interview that the Liberal Democrats were the sort of people that fix church roofs and the community likes them
I think she meant it as an insult but we wear it as a badge of honour
We’re really proud of how our candidates and our party are from the community.”
the party leader also touched on the ways the Liberal Democrats would bring about opportunities for young people in Cornwall
something which candidates have been campaigning on
He said: “I would defer to local Liberal Democrats
One thing I don’t like doing is coming down to a place and saying ‘I know best’
“People of Cornwall and the representative they elect know better
We’re a big believer in devolution and people like Ben Maguire and Andrew George campaigned for more power in Cornwall.”
With residents soon to put pen to paper on May 1
candidates are each hoping to win over voters with their policy and plans for the county
Speaking about why residents should vote for them
a Labour spokesperson said: “Cornwall is at a turning point
After four years of Conservative mismanagement
spiralling debt and cuts to vital local services
Labour is ready to deliver the change Cornwall needs
Our manifesto for the May 1 local elections sets out a clear plan to fix the damage
put communities first and build a Cornwall that works for all of us.”
While the Conservative Party defended itself
a spokesperson said: “The Conservative administration on Cornwall Council has for the past four years steered the council through challenging times
where national or even international events
from the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic through to Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent cost of living crisis have forced additional pressures on already stretched resources
“This is now being compounded by a Labour government that simply put
many of us have never felt so under pressure.”
Meanwhile, confidence was flowing through leader of Reform UK when he spoke to us ahead of the election. Read more here: www.thepost.uk.com/news/nigel-farage-visits-camelford-as-reform-claim-they-will-save-cornwall-783949
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After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK
higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend
Environment Agency
Updated: 11:02 (UTC+1) on Tue 6 May 2025
Fine and settled under the influence of high pressure
A chilly start but with plenty of clear skies bringing long spells of sunshine
Cloud thickening from the west later in the afternoon
but remaining dry for all with light winds
Evening cloud gradually clears away leaving a dry night with clear spells
Wednesday brings a mixture of sunny spells and cloudy skies
A few spots of rain may be felt in the far southwest
Widely dry and settled with high pressure dominating this week
Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud
Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time
There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest
high pressure will be dominant across the UK
This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places
Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year
although there is a chance of some cold nights
Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period
fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers
with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places
temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average
Long Service Award Certificates were presented to members of the Bude and Stratton Cancer Research UK Committee at the recent evening of ‘Carols and Mince Pies’ which was held at The Falcon Hotel in Bude.
Between each member who received an award, the number of years volunteered for and was recognised for amounts to a staggering 228 years! The awards were presented by Kim Hammerton, Relationship Manager for Cancer Research UK.
A packed Bude Methodist Church was treated to a thrilling pre-Christmas concert of Baroque favourites on November 30.
Bude Choral Society were joined by a superb quartet of soloists and the 12-piece Divertimento Ensemble in a programme of Bach, Vivaldi and Handel. As well as relishing such well-known works as Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria ’and Bach’s Cantata 147 (‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring’), the audience enjoyed performances of Handel’s Coronation Anthem for George ll ‘Let Thy Hand be Strengthened’ and Bach’s Epiphany Cantata 65.
The choir were on top form, producing subtle dynamic changes (particularly effective in Et in Terra in the ‘Gloria’) and strong ensemble in the Chorales. It was a masterstroke to include the soloists in the final ‘Alleluia!’
The four soloists gave particularly strong performances. Katie Wright’s beautiful lilting soprano voice, Charlotte Badham’s youthful contralto timbre, Matthew Jeffrey’s commanding heldentenor and Julian Rippon’s senatorial baritone captivated the audience.
The ‘icing on the cake’ was the accompaniment by the Divertimento Orchestra. Particular praise must go to piccolo trumpeter David Sheard for his outstanding playing; to ‘cellist Vicky Evans for her sensitive continuo playing; to Lynn Carter, playing oboe and cor anglais with such lilting elegance; and leader Mary Eade. The addition of recorders and horns to Cantata 65 created a wonderfully varied soundscape.
John Hobbs conducted with his usual clarity and sensitivity, and rehearsal-pianist Stephen Tyrrell supported the orchestra on the keyboard.
The Choral Society are combining with pupils from Marhamchurch Primary School for a carol concert in Bude Methodist Church on Friday, December 20 at 6pm.
On Monday, November 25, Bude-Stratton and District Old Cornwall Society held a social evening at the Parkhouse Centre.
Jen Balsdon read three hilarious poems, “How to give a cat a pill,”, ”My Sat Nav” by Pam Ayers and ‘Cornish women do it “Dreckly”’.
The chairman Alan MacIntosh then welcomed Bert Biscoe and Pol Hodge known as Dew Vargh – “The Two Poets.” They gave three ten minute slots of Cornish songs , and monologues in Cornish, with translations in English in their usual talented, jovial and inimitable style..
There were four quizzes, images of local landmarks to be identified, missing links in a list of proverbs, general knowledge, and names of authors. Each team had to write down their answers on the sheets provided. This kept the old grey matter ticking over at getting the answers.
Carole and Richard Wakefield quoted some humorous limericks from the local area, some names were very familiar, and were extremely funny.
There was a tie for the answers to the quizzes, the joint winners being Jenny and Den Balsdon and Malcolm Warren and the president’s team - Owen May, Michael Heard and Len Tozer. They all received a Chocolate Orange for their endeavours.
Den Balsdon proceeded with the Raffle, after which there was a ‘Bring and Share Supper’ of delicious assortments of savoury and sweet delights to savour. Rose MacIntosh served the teas and coffees.
An arousing “Trelawney“ was sung with great gusto to round off a lovely entertaining evening. Alan thanked ”The Two Poets” for coming up to Bude from Truro
All thanks to Alan and Audrey in organising the evening..
The next meeting is on Monday, January 27 at 2.30pm at the Parkhouse Centre. - A Talk by Andrew Langdon on “The Medieval Wade Bridge.”
North Hill Parish Council held their monthly meeting on December 2, 2024 at North Hill Village Hall.
The council also discussed two grant applications received from Coads Green Village Hall and Coads Green Methodist Church. Grants were awarded accordingly. It was resolved that a new noticeboard be purchased for Trebartha and not to purchase a further salt bin for Bathpool as there were already two in situ.
The next Full Council Meeting is due to take place on January 6, 2025 at North Hill Village Hall. Members of the public are welcome to attend and share their views.
We met on November 11 at Lewdown Victory Hall. Barbara welcomed many members, their husbands, visitors from Lifton WI and of course Rupert Kirkwood - the Lone Kayaker. Jerusalem was sung. We were very sad to hear of the passing of Graham Bevan and our thoughts go to Josie and the family.
Then we handed over to Rupert - The Lone Kayaker: Rupert’s talk was named ‘Wildlife Safari around Cornwall and Devon’ and boy, did it deliver. Rupert was no stranger to many of our members and visitors, most of them knew him as their vet. Over 33 years, he took early retirement due to an injury and decided to pursue his hobby: Wildlife.
It all started as a child, watching a snail. He explores rivers, estuaries, the coast, caves and canals all over the South West of England. Based in Holsworthy, he has easy access to many of them. Since he set off in his kayak just over 10 years ago, he clocked up 1,156.27 miles!
Rupert has seen water and land creatures he never dreamt of seeing in our waters. From Ospreys, beavers, otters, swimming squirrels and badgers, seals, giant seven-feet blue tunas, sun fish, puffins, leatherback turtles, humpback and minke whales, basking shark and of course dolphins, he has encountered them all, close up, captured on film and most only three to five miles off our Devon and Cornwall shores.
Lundy Island is a great place to spot Puffins, their population increased due to the eradication of rats on the island. Mousehole is an excellent place to spot dolphins.
Want to know more, read Rupert’s blog: thelonekayaker.wordpress.com.
Date and venue for next meeting: Monday December 9 at 7pm, Lewdown Victory Hall, Christmas Party!
Councillors approved and resolved to select Cllr Dan Wendon to be the parish council’s representative at the SPAG table. His well informed and no nonsense approach will be greatly welcomed.
It has been five years since the Parish Council increased its Precept demand to the local authority.
In planning matters councillors supported the proposed re-positioning of stables without compliance with Condition 2 of decision notice PA23/06810 dated 12/10/2023. at Old Hay House Altarnun. The applicants now want to move the block one width away from a boundary hedge.
The other applications dealt with on the evening were for the removal of an agricultural occupancy condition on Trezibbett Lodge Bolventor and secondly, a new driveway to the residential property known as Oak Barn at South Carne. After discussion and reference to the comprehensive suite of documents that accompanied the applications, Altarnun councillors were minded to support both proposals.
It was also reported that Cornwall Councillors agreed proposals under PA24/04052 which was decided at the planning committee meeting in November. The application was tabled by Mr & Mrs J Smith for a temporary agricultural workers caravan on land near Carne Manor. The permission granted is for a term of three years only.
All other goings on, which in the main were purely ‘housekeeping matters’ and will be published in the full minutes as usual.
The January parish council meeting is being nudged on a bit due to the first Wednesday of the New Year being New Years Day and will be held on Wednesday, January 8 2025 at 7.30pm in Altarnun Village Hall. All are very welcome and may we wish you a peaceful, happy and successful 2025.
WIVELISCOMBE produced one of their best performances of the season, running in 11 tries to beat Bude 63-10 in their penultimate league fixture of the season on Sasturday.
Playing down the slope in the first half Wiveliscombe entertained a good number of spectators including many of the clubs sponsors.
Centre Oliver Luxton crossed for two early tries with fellow three quarters Will Thorne at full back and right wing Dan Rottenbury adding a try apiece.
Prop Jack Thorne and hooker Tom Stone scored a try each and full back and Thorne added a conversion to leave it 32-0 at half time.
Playing up the slope, Wiveliscombe continued to play an open game and added another five tries.
Left wing Tom Pike crossed for Wiveliscombe’s seventh try, Thorne added the conversion.
He was catching the eye throughout the game adding his second try to give Wiveliscombe a 44-0 lead.
Wiveliscombe’s flyhalf Tom Pearce has been influential in the way the young Wivey team has improved this season and also adding tries himself as he did with Wivey’s nineth try which was converted by Thorne..
Winger Lucas Irvine came off the bench as was soon on the score board adding Wiveliscombe’s 10th try, Thorne added the extras.
Bude’s captain Freddie Saxton finally registered his team’s first try with a strong run to cross Wivey’s try line.
Lucas Irvine completed the home team’s scoring with his second try.
Bude to their credit kept going to the final minute and were rewarded with a second try from centre Archie Tharme.
Throughout the afternoon, a collection of £480 was made tosponsor Alex Cowling who is running the London Marathon in aid of Epilepsy Action in memory of Chris Shapland.
Glasses were also raised in memory of Trevor Coates.
Wiveliscombe complete league programme on 5 April with a trip to Penryn.
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BARRY MCLEAN, 30, of Maple Close, Callington pleaded not guilty at Truro Crown Court to charges of kidnapping a man on 14 December, robbing him of his mobile phone and possessing a knuckle duster at Castle Dyke, Launceston. He pleaded guilty to assaulting his victim occasioning him actual bodily harm. He was remanded in custody and the next hearing will be on 16 May.
SIMON HENDRA, 36, of St Marys Road, Lanstephan pleaded not guilty at Truro Crown Court to charges of kidnapping a man on 14 December, robbing him of his mobile phone and possessing a knuckle duster and a metal pole at Castle Dyke, Launceston. He pleaded guilty to assaulting his victim occasioning him actual bodily harm. He was remanded in custody and the next hearing will be on 16 May.
KWADWO OKOFO-BOAMPONG, 34, of Carpenter Court, Bodmin has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with, at Carpenter Court on 2 January, assaulting and strangling a woman. His case was listed for 18 February and he was remanded in custody.
TANUJA WIGNESWARAN, 51, of Tanyas at Fourwinds, Bodmin was arrested for breaching her bail conditions prohibiting her from entering a flat at Penlan Garage on the A30. She is only allowed to enter Penlan Garage for work purposes. She is facing charges of assaulting a man at Penlan Garage last July. The case was adjourned until 23 January.
GLENN BENNETT, 46, of Market Place, Camelford pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to assaulting a man causing him grievous bodily harm with intent at Market Place, Camelford on New Year’ Day 2022 and to possessing a pocket knife with a three inch blade. The case was adjourned until 13 February
CHRIS YOUNG, 42, of Poole Street, Bodmin pleaded not guilty at Truro Crown Court to raping a girl under the age of 13, sexually assaulting her and inciting her to engage in sexual activity at Liskeard between 2016 and 2017. He was released on conditional bail and the case adjourned until 30 May.
FRANCIS WELLS, 80, of Back Commercial Street, Barnoldswick has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with 13 sex offences including raping two girls under 16 in Torpoint and indecently assaulting girls under 14. His case is listed for 14 February.
JAKE ORMEROD, 33, of The Cardinal’s Hatt, Saltash pleaded guilty to failing to comply with notification requirements of the Sex Offenders’ Register and was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 costs. He is also charged with breaching a sexual offences prevention order made by Exeter Crown Court in 2011 by communicating with a child under 16 years without the supervising parent being aware of his sexual offending history. This case was adjourned until 16 June.
RICHARD MILNE, 21, of Trecarrell, Launceston was found not guilty at Truro Crown Court of attempting to rape and sexually assaulting a woman at Launceston on New Year’s Day 2022.
SIMON STOCKWELL, 46, of Iron Mill Lane, Crayford pleaded not guilty at Truro Crown Court to sexually assaulting a woman at Camelford between November 2022 and November 2023 and to assaulting her and damaging property in her home in November 2023. The case was adjourned until 3 March and he was released on conditional bail not to contact her.
ANTHONY ROGERS, 54, of Bridge Street, Weedon pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to, at Bude in June 2021, for the purpose of obtaining sexual gratification communicating with a girl aged under 16 asking her preferences on oral sexual activity but not guilty to travelling to Bude and meeting a 15-year-old girl in June 2021 following grooming and inciting her to engage in sexual activity. His trial is fixed for 4 August.
JEMMA THOMAS, 40, of Higher Bore Street, Bodmin admitted breaching a suspended sentence order and now has to serve the 12-week prison sentence imposed for possessing a lockable knife and diamorphine on Love Lane, Bodmin on 13 October 2023.
GLYNN HATCHER, 59, of East Taphouse pleaded guilty to making a false statement to procure a shotgun certificate at Lewannick in January 2022. He failed to disclose he had been cautioned by police in 2006 and 2007. He was fined £250 and ordered to pay a £100 victim surcharge and £85 costs.
GLENN BENNETT, 46, of Market Place, Camelford pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to possessing an imitation firearm, a spring-powered air soft pistol, at Market Place, Camelford in June 2023 intending that three women would believe unlawful violence would be used against them. He was released on conditional bail and is due to be sentenced on 13 February.
CARL THORPE, 40, of Tollox Place, Laira has been sent to Truro Crown Court charged with, on 13 January, entering a house in Lamorna Park, Torpoint with intent to steal, entering the garage of another property in Lamorna Park and stealing keys and alcohol and stealing a remote control and car keys from a vehicle at Trevol Business Park, Torpoint. He was remanded in custody and his case listed for 18 February.
MATTHEW VINCENT, 45, of NFA, was made subject to a 28-day domestic violence protection notice on 14 January not to contact or threaten a woman or go to an address in Camelford.
STEVEN EDMOND, 37, of Meadowsweet Close, Liskeard was successful in his application to have a restraining order made on 4 October 2024 discharged on the grounds his victim wishes to make contact with him.
JACK ROWE, 21, of Old Roselyon Road, Par pleaded guilty at Truro Crown Court to possessing cocaine with intent to supply and possessing Ketamine at St Austell in February 2024. He is due to be sentenced on 14 February.
WILLIAM COUNTER, 27, of Rock Lane, Bodmin pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis in Bodmin between January and October 2024 and cocaine between July and October 2024 as well as possessing 41.2 grams of crack cocaine on 8 October, 2.44 grams of cannabis on 4 September at an address in Wallace Road and 11.7 grams of cannabis in October. He was sent to prison for two years, had £2900 cash forfeited and has to pay a £187 victim surcharge.
JOSIE TRESCOWTHICK, 32, of Barras Street, Liskeard was found not guilty of four cases of fraud and two of handling stolen goods. The cases concerned the alleged misuse of a debit card.
DANIEL BLAKE, 44, of Berrycoombe Vale, Bodmin failed to comply with the supervision requirements imposed on his release from prison and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
STUART REARDON, 54, of Huntfield Gardens, Stratton had the case proved he failed to tell police who was driving a Peugeot Boxer at Bittaford in August 2023 and a Renault Master through St Ann’s Chapel in September 2023 which were alleged to have been speeding. He was fined £1320 and ordered to pay a £528 victim surcharge and £180 costs. He was banned from driving for six months due to repeat offending.
LIYAH SCANTLEBURY, 21, of Boundary Walk, Bodmin had the case proved she had no insurance for a vehicle she was using in Bodmin in October 2023. She was fined £120 and ordered to pay a £48 victim surcharge and £90 costs. She was banned from driving for six months due to repeat offending.
CHARLES WAINWRIGHT, 59, of Heale Farm, Liftondown has been spared a totting disqualification for having no insurance or MOT and a faulty trailer. Magistrates acknowledged a driving ban would cause exceptional hardship because he needs to drive to collect feed for the animals on the farm and to cut hay and he needs to take his children to school half of the week. He has to pay a £185 victim surcharge and £90 costs and eight points were put on his licence.
TARA SUTTON, 49, of Penarwyn Road, St Blazey had the case proved she failed to tell police who was driving a Ford Galaxy on Tregolls Road, Truro on Boxing Day 2023 who was alleged to have been speeding. She will be sentenced on 16 July when magistrates will consider disqualification.
JORDAN RYAN, 30, of Wallace Road, Bodmin pleaded guilty to speeding on the A30 in July 2023. He will be sentenced on 16 July when magistrates will consider a driving ban.
ROSS CHAPMAN, 37, of The Nurseries, Stoke Climsland had the case proved he failed to tell police who was driving a Peugeot who was allegedly speeding through St Ann’s Chapel in July 2023. He will be sentenced on 16 July when magistrates will consider a driving ban.
JENNIFER MALLINSON, 47, of Treleven Road, Bude was spared a totting disqualification after she pleaded guilty to speeding in Barnstaple last April. Magistrates accepted she needed to drive to look after her horses. She was fined £250 and ordered to pay a £100 victim surcharge and £90 costs.
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BUDE residents have been told to expect delays as roadworks get underway on two of the town’s main roads.
Works have been started on Kings Hill and Stratton Road this week, as Wales and West Utilities and South West Water undertake maintenance work at the same time.
The work on Kings Hill has been scheduled to run until February 24, as Wales and West Utilities carry out ‘utility repair and maintenance works’. During this time, drivers will be faced with multi-way traffic control near Bagbury Road.
At the same time, South West Water will similarly be undertaking ‘utility repair and maintenance works’ until January 26. As a result, two-way traffic signals will be put in place.
Bude-Stratton Town Council has told residents to “allow extra time for your journeys,” as “these works are likely to cause delays.”
Local drivers have expressed their frustration with both of these works being allowed to be undertaken simultaneously, causing disruption to local travel and likely encouraging traffic build up.
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Did you brave the cold at this year’s Christmas swim?
HUNDREDS of residents braved the cold to enjoy an iconic Christmas tradition and raise money for a local cause in Bude.
On the morning of December 25, while many of us put on our Christmas jumpers, unwrap our gifts, and stuff our faces, there is a large population of the county who get into their swimsuits and packing their cars ahead of a cold dip into the sea.
Each year, thousands of residents flock to Cornwall’s beautiful beaches to take part in a Christmas Day swim.
One of the most popular and well known Christmas dips takes place on the North Cornwall coast in Bude. Each year, Crooklets beach welcomes the brave and the bold from Cornwall and beyond as they don their best Christmas hats and get more than just their toes wet.
The event has become incredibly popular and has attracted much attention, including that of photographers, who hope to capture the magical moment the masses run into the sea.
2024 was no different, as hundreds descended on the beach, wearing everything from trunks, and wetsuits to full festive costumes.
Though now an unofficial event, members from Bude Surf Lifesaving Club were in attendance for the morning to ensure everything remained safe.
While residents got chilly, staff at Crooklets Beach Cafe also worked voluntarily, providing much-needed warm drinks and food for swimmers.
During the morning, the cafe raised funds for the Surf Lifesaving Club, all amounting to more than £4,000.
A spokesperson from Crooklets Beach Café said: “On Christmas Day this year hundreds, if not thousands of people braved the cold and went into the sea at Crooklets Beach.
“We all think you’re mad, but you’re our kind of mad!
“Our staff worked voluntarily from early in the morning through to early afternoon, with stock and supplies being provided by many of our regular suppliers, to feed and water the crazy swimmers and spectators. All proceeds for the day will be donated to Bude SLSC, which is right next door to the cafe at Crooklets Beach, and as you all will know, do an amazing job.
“Thank you again to everyone that came down to support Bude SLSC, and to all of the Crooklets Beach Cafe staff who worked so hard on the day.”
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