Please take a look at the flipbook below; to advertise or to send in articles for the next issue email: gunnislakegatewy@yahoo.co.uk or drop articles into the post office. Backdated issues of the Gunnislake Gateway can be found on the link below:https://gunnislake.org/gunnislake-gateway/
Police Contact Info – Summer 2020
Devon & Cornwall Police are launching a summer-long campaign to help reduce demand on their 101 non-emergency number. During the summer months, the force sees a considerable increase in demand on the contact centre. The campaign aims to remind residents and visitors to the area that should they need to contact the police and it’s not an emergency to go
Go Cornwall Bus Company Awarded Contract to take over 79 bus route – Commenced April 2020
It has been noticed that over the past few months a few changes have taken place to our local bus service, which has caused some confusion over bus times and where an up to date timetable can be located. The 79 bus which comes through Gunnislake linking Callington and Tavistock is now being run by Transport for Cornwall (previously run
The latest ‘mini’ edition of the Gunnislake Gateway can be found here!
Please take a look at the flipbook below; to advertise or to send in articles for the next issue email: gunnislakegatewy@yahoo.co.uk or drop articles into the post office. Backdated issues of the Gunnislake Gateway can be found on the link below: https://gunnislake.org/gunnislake-gateway/
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE PLEASE READ AND SHARE
As we are moving into week 2 of self isolating and social distancing, we are becoming increasingly concerned that some of our more vulnerable neighbours in the village may be struggling. GCM have been approached by the Parish Council to help coordinate volunteers and put people who can help in touch with those who need help. If you are concerned
Newbridge 500 – Update
In view of the current and ongoing restrictions we are all living with, you will probably not be surprised to hear that all the events planned to celebrate Bridge 500 are being postponed. Some of the events may take place later in the year or may take place next year. The working party will discuss what can be achieved when
CORONA VIRUS VITAL LOCAL SHOPPING INFORMATION
UPDATED 14/04/2020 We are all exceptionally lucky to live in a beautiful area with a strong community spirit and plenty of local, independent retailers who are going above and beyond to service the community during these unprecedented and uncertain times (not to mention offering a calm alternative to the panic we are seeing in the national supermarkets). I have compiled
St. Piran’s Day Festival
Saturday 7th March saw the 3rd annual St. Pirans Day festival in the Public Hall. It was a fantastic event supported with an excellent turnout to celebrate all things Cornish. In addition to a numbers of stalls selling local crafts and produce there was entertainment throughout the day from the GLAD (Gunnislake Amateur Dramatics) singers, in their inaugural outing away
Cancelled: Turner In The Tamar – An illustrated talk
An illustrated talk by Dorothy Kirk on the art created by world renowned English Artist JWM Turner whilst he was visiting the Tamar Valley. Friday 20th March – St Anne’s Church – 7pm
Cancelled: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club
Gunnislake now has it’s own Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club, joining those already set up around the country. After an inaugural meeting in August 2019, the breakfast club officially started in September and has gone from strength to strength. The club regularly boasts over 15 attendees every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, not just from Gunnislake but from
Help Us Create ‘the hub’
Join us at 7pm on Friday 7th February at Gunnislake Village Hall for a get together to talk about this new Club in Gunnislake for 13 to 19 year olds.
What is it about? Where will it be, and When? Who will run it? Who will pay for it? What is there to do?
Win £1000 for Gunnislake Public Hall!
Click on the links below to vote in the Allied Westminster’s ‘Wonderful Villages’ photo competition, with cash prizes of up to £1000 available for our very own hall. The hall is in desperate need of a new heating system so this will really help make a difference! Voting is open until midnight on 6th April 2020 so make sure you
Scoop That Poop – Clean up our Village
In July last year Gunnislake Community Matters was awarded a grant from The Highstreet Fund towards provision of street signs to address the issue of litter and dog mess within the village. A ‘Design a Sign’ event was organised in August at the Village Hall, the aim of this event was to highlight the issue of litter and dog mess
WHEAL TALK CERAMIC MURAL OPENING
The community in Gunnislake is feeling very proud of its recent handiwork. Inspired by the village’s mining heritage and guided by local talented potter Rosie Fierek, young and old alike created their own masterpiece clay tiles to be part of the whole design. Together they formed part of Wheal Talk Ceramic Mural now on display in the centre of the
WILLIAM GOES ON HOLIDAY
You will notice that our much-loved miner statue, William, is missing.
Poor William has been sat on his bench through sun, wind, rain and frost for years. He is now in need of, and deserves some R&R.
On the 13th December 2019 he was to be taken on a holiday to Wadebridge, so that his creator, sculptor Richard Austin, can refurbish him. The refurbishment has become quite urgent, as he is suffering from many cracks in his body, and another winter is likely to significantly worsen his condition.
Christmas Lights Switch On
Gunnislake Christmas Lights will be switched on from 1730 on Saturday 30 November 2019. There will be stalls, a BBQ, and live music before and after the lights are switched on. Meet outside The Buccaneer Inn .
Gunnislake Christmas Lights Switch On
Gunnislake Christmas lights will be switched on at 6pm on Saturday 30th November in Commercial Street. There will be stalls, a BBQ, raffle, Gunnislake Community Samba band & live music at The Buccaneer Inn during the evening, the fun starts at 5.30pm
PLANTING MEMORIES
Just over a year ago gardeners and generous givers joined together to begin a special village project, Gunnislake Community Memorial Garden. Cash and horticultural hard work has led to a much improved formerly neglected sloping bank at St Anne’s Church in the heart of the village. Regular volunteers from the church and community, have battled the brambles and invasive ivy
BT TELEPHONE BOX
BT are planning to remove the telephone box from the centre of the village next to William. They says that the phone has had very little use over a significant period. But the community of Gunnislake are being given the chance to express their views. There is a consultation period of 42 days from the 17th October 2019. BT say
OUTSTANDING! RHS It’s Your Neighbourhood Award
Gunnislake has become a whole lot greener this summer and has just received a top award from the Royal Horticultural Society. The volunteer group, Gunnislake Community Matters joined forces with RHS campaign “It’s Your Neighbourhood” at the beginning of the year. The various gardening projects in Gunnislake were visited by RHS assessor Josephine Spring in late summer and her report