Page 30 - link magazine

UP
30 ROUND
Holiday cottages
in Cornwall
From J. McMullen, Freshbrook. From Mr Alan Cox, Ramlen7e. 5% discount offer to readers
Gateway - Link 84 The rise in mortgage interest rates
Full marks to the article by Mrs K. After reading enthusiastically in will have made a lot of people Car Boot
Seeley - a much needed and The Link about the opening up of reconsider their holiday plans. & Table Top Sales
accurate analysis of the sheer Peatmoor Lagoon for fishing by Instead of going abroad, staying *Saturday 1 April
weariness of trying to shop at youngsters I telephoned Mr D. in this country will have become 2p.m - 4p.m.
Gateway. Stiles of The Committee'. more attractive to many. £3; £4 on the day
Forthose of us nolongeryoung, I was disgusted to learn from The Link has negotiated a 5% To book a table phone 614492
the approaches (and departures) him that his committee had discount for its readers with at Toothill Community Centre
are, as she says, somewhat of an decreed that children had to be Andrew and Janice Hawkey who All welcome
obstacle course, not made any between 10 and 16 to be allowed run The Olde House self catering Aid of Toothill Community Centre
easier or safer by the large to fish the lagoon. I was led to farm cottages in the tiny village
numbers of youngsters riding believe that the idea was to of Chapel Amble, North *Saturday 22 April
bicycles, skateboards, etc. outside encourage children, not deter Cornwall. 10a.m.-12 noon
the public house and toilets, in them. I wish to record my utter They run a collection of Pitches £3; £4 on the day
their usual inconsiderate manner. disgust at this decision by 'The delightfully converted cottages Tel 872450 to book
Given the loss rate, one Committee'. Why not make the arranged around an old farmyard Refreshments
supposes that £1 deposit per sensible decision that many other at the heart of a 500 acre family In aid of Friends of Freshbrook
basket is reasonable, but, as the angling clubs make, to allow run farm. The cottages sleep School
charming lass dispensing them younger children to fish but only between 4 and 8 people are
also has to deal with returns and if accompanied by an adult, not equipped to a high standard. Just $ Saturday 22 April
refunds of goods,a lenthy process exactly a difficult decision to up the road there are a further six at St.Peter's Catholic Church,
for her - one is forced often to make! cottages converted from an old Carronbridge Road, Westlea.
wait a long time to proffer one's My 8 year old son lives within mill house. 11.00a.m.-2.00p.m.
£1 ! A separate basket issue walking distance of the lagoon For the visitor who wants to Pitches £4; £5 on the day
stand is called for - or as I suspect and will be very disappointed to relax there is a superb indoor Refreshments available
- is the small-volume 'live alone' hear of this rejection. I'd be swimming pool, with a separate Tel. 872639
shopper of no interest to such a fascinated to hear the ages of the toddler pool and leisure facilities
large concern, who by definition children of the committee which include a Jacuzzi, sauna, Jumble Sales
being olderand less affluent, does members!!! solarium, snooker room and TV *Saturday 8 April
not need to be provided with seat Will you please consider lounge. All these, except the Upper Shaw Farm Centre,
inside the store (a bench would approaching the Thamesdown snooker and solarium, are Ridge Green
do) even though the large number Council about amending this provided at no extra charge. 10.30a.m. - 1230p.m. Adm. 5p
of staffed check-outs causes them stupid rule made by narrow For those who want to be active, In aid of Shaw Ridge Parents
to join lengthy and slow-moving minded people. guests are welcome to join in with and Toddlers.
queues of 'big spenders'. An Answer haymaking and harvesting whilst
As your correspondent says, it Mr Donald Martin, Chairman of the Children will find the livestock *Saturday 8 April
is well worth the bus fare to Peat moor Angling Club, explained irresistible. Freshbrook Community Centre.
Sainsburys or Old Town Co-op - to The Link that the club is newly Further afield, the rocky 10.00a.m. Entrance Fee
lop
recovered by lower prices, and a formed and does not start operations coastline of Cornwall, the sandy Refreshments available
more friendly and customer- officially until the season starts in beaches at Daymer and Polzeath, In aid of Freshbrook Parent &
caring atmosphere. (N.B. the middle of June. golf, bowls, tennis, water sports, Toddler Group
Thamesdown Transport - how "The Committee considered the King Arthur's Castle at Tintagel,
about a mini-bus service there, age limits long and hard and the Flambards Village and lots of N.C.T. Baby
like the 25/26?) Council suggested we use the model other attractions are all on offer. Equipment & Toy Sale
BUT full marks to the used atLiden Lagoon where 10 is the Mr. and Mrs. Hawkey have a
restaurant and its staff!! lower age limit. detailed coloured brochure about Community Suite, Link Centre
To forestall the Store Manager's "We feel we cannot take the cottages and if readers 11.00a.m.- 12.00 noon
reply - if he is interested which I responsibility for children under the mention The Link, 5% will be Seller gets 75% of sale price,
doubt - yes, I do know that there age of 10 fishing on their own and a deducted from the holiday price. 25 % to N.C.T. Bring your equip-
is an 'Express' checkout, not line had to be drawn somewhere. By The address is The Olde House, ment on the day. Check in
always staffed, but the small- the same token,a keen fisherman just Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, 9.15a.m.-10.45a.m. For more in-
volume customer often has a few over 16 years of age is going to be Cornwall. Tel: (020 881) 3219. formation ring Jane Halstead on
771892 or Gail Grant on 853411
more than 10 items. After making upset.
the assault course journey to and "The Committee will be reviewing Playgroup Vacancy Going on Holiday?
round the store, one must try to whetheraccompanie4children under Greendown Playgroup, Grange Pensioner will look after your home
get enough items to avoid a 10 can fish the lagoon at its second Park, are looking for an assistant and/or pets and garden. Excellent
further trip on the morrow! ever meeting on 4 April." supervisor from September for references. Tel: 61 4879 forquotation.
their lively, happy playgroup.
FromMandyAldridge, Grange Park. We stock school uniform ALL 'Four mornings a week (exclud-
I read with interest the article by YEAR and if an article happens to be ing Wednesdays) Clothing Alterations &
Elizabeth Wood in the March edition out of stock we can soon obtain it. 'Application forms from Mrs Repairs. Tel: 872096
of The Link.. I have often had the During the awkward period Jameson 876056 Mrs. White, Freshbrook.
same probkii in the past. between seasons we try to offer items
It was almost impossible to kit 2 of for both winter and summer. Our Greendown School Vacancies
my children out for school, as they childrenswearsupplier does the same
started after Christmas, when winter so a phone call can often solve a M.D.S.A. (Mid-day Supervisory Assistant) required at Greendown
uniform was no longer available in problem. We also have a local School. 40 mlns per day, 5 days per week. Salary £434 per annum which
the shops. I have also hunted for the dressmaker now supplying us with Includes retainer pay In school holidays.
ever elusive winter coat in February some childrens' garments.
and thick trousers in January or Mums having problems can Person required to run evening canteen four evenings per week
during March snows. contact us on 870949. We stock well 7.30p.m.-9.30p.m. Monday-Thursday, end September to end May, ex-
To combat the situation, about a known names; sell individual items, cluding school holidays. Rate of pay £5.00 per evening.
year ago, a friend and I started as well as on a party plan basis; and
'Dazzle,' a business dealing in we give commission to hostesses and Application forms for the above posts (s.a.e. please) from the Head
childrens' and ladies' wear. groups. Teacher, Greendown School, Grange Park, Swindon.