CORNWALL Councillor Paul White will again give Camborne residents a chance to discuss issues around the town on Thursday afternoon.
He will hold another of his fortnightly surgeries at the All Saints Community Centre in Tuckingmill between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.
No appointment is necessary and anybody is welcome to drop in and chat about what's going on in Camborne.
An application for planning permission has been submitted to Cornwall Council for a new district centre on the edge of Truro that developers say will bankroll the construction of the proposed Stadium for Cornwall.
The proposal comes from Exeter-based Inox group and includes a new supermarket, a petrol station, food and drink outlets, community sports buildings, a public open space, housing and parking.
Inox already has detailed planning permission for the stadium and outline permission for a neighbouring mixed use development called Langarth Farm.
They say that the new retail-led West Langarth scheme is the key to funding the stadium and have vowed to use proceeds from the scheme to build the it.
Rob Saltmarsh, managing director of Inox, said: "West Langarth is the key to unlocking a private sector funding solution for the Stadium for Cornwall and it is the supermarket element that makes it stack up financially. But we know there is demand for only one more supermarket to the west of Truro and there are already three other schemes on the table.
"We are now asking that councillors have the opportunity to consider everything in the round so that our scheme can be judged alongside the others, and their respective benefits assessed.
"We believe West Langarth would deliver the biggest community benefit because it would finally allow the dream of a Stadium for Cornwall to be realised. It would also provide a local retail centre for residents of Langarth Farm and complement our existing plans for that area."
Inox has already signed a joint venture agreement with property development company Henry Boot Developments Plc to deliver West Langarth if the plans are approved and have called on councillors to recognise the community benefit they think the development will bring.
West Langarth is proposed on almost 17 hectares of land adjoining Inox's £400m Langarth Farm development. This already has outline planning permission for 1,500 new homes, a primary school, a care village, a community centre, a hotel and a 600-space extension to the Threemilestone park and ride.
The Stadium for Cornwall has already been given the green light is planned for a site next to the park and ride on the eastern side of Langarth Farm.
Two men accused of murdering a driving instructor near Carharrack will have to wait until next year for their trial to begin.
Kevin Cooper and Trewen Kevern had been due to stand trial in front of a jury at Truro Crown Court on November 11 but a Judge has delayed the date.
The delay has been caused because Cooper was originally charged alone and his co-defendant Kevern was only accused of the murder earlier this month.
They are both charged with murdering 72-year-old retired driving instructor David Alderson, whose body was found at the disused Wheal Maid copper mine at Carharrack, on January 18 this year.
Cooper, aged 33, of Poldary View, Carharrack , and Kevern, aged 21, Ashfield View, Falmouth, both face charges of murder.
Cooper was remanded in custody in his absence by Judge Graham Cottle at a preliminary hearing at Exeter Crown Court. Kevern was released on bail.
They will next appear in October at a plea and case management hearing at either Exeter, Plymouth or Truro and the trial date has been put back to April 28 next year.
The trial will be at Truro Crown Court and is expected to take at least a month.
Mr Martin Meeke, QC, prosecuting, said the Crown would be ready for the original date in November but Mr Simon Laws, QC, for Kevern, said more time will be needed to prepare his case.
Judge Cottle set the new date after deciding the original one was now unachievable.
Mr Alderson's death was initially treated as a cycling accident but a murder inquiry was launched after it was found that he had driven to the mine from his home in Falmouth.
Final preparations are being made for an event that organisers believe will see thousands of people descend on the capital for a food and drink extravaganza.
The Great Cornish Food Festival is the largest free event dedicated entirely to Cornish food and drink and will take place from September 26 to 28 in Truro.
Visitors will have the opportunity to master the art of pasty crimping, try fruit painting or learn how to mix the perfect Cornish gin cocktail, as well as enjoying cookery demonstrations from the likes of Nathan Outlaw, Jack Stein and Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall.
Over 60 Cornish producers and 30 renowned chefs will take part in a packed time table of master classes, cooking challenged and tastings.
Ruth Huxley, from Cornwall Food & Drink who organise the event, said: "We have probably the best line-up and the fastest-paced schedule we've ever had, so we're gearing up for the festival to be a real treat and even more popular than ever."
Also featuring at this year's event is a Discovery Zone, where children can find out all about where their food comes from.
SINGERS in St Keverne are hoping to start a new choir for the village – after the male voice choir moved its practices to Helston.
Although it is still called St Keverne Male Voice Choir and it maintains a presence in the area, the group moved its weekly sessions to Helston last year. Now, former choir members in the village have come together to set up a new mixed choir.
Former member Adam Carpenter said it was the first time for 70 years that St Keverne has been without its own choir.
He said: "Sadly it was never written in any constitution, not to my knowledge anyway, to ever stop this from happening.
"Although I understand the decision for practical reasons, for me you really remove the heart of any choir when you take it away from its location. It's rather like replacing a broom with a new handle and then a new brush, it inevitably becomes a new choir.
"Not to mention how it affects the community in other ways, for instance, a fair number of the choir members would go to the shop beforehand or to the pub after practice. Little things like this do make a difference."
He said he and other former members got together to try and set up a mixed choir, so it would not be a rival to the male voice choir.
Mr Carpenter added: "We've been planning this for the past year or so now and we have already had a few people express an interest in getting involved, so it is hoped that from this first meeting in September we can see just how much this interest can be sustained and go from there."
The new group will be under the musical direction of Christine Cumber, who has many years' experience working with choirs and as an accomplished soloist.
He said everyone is invited to come along, whatever their age or singing ability.
The first weekly meeting of the new choir will be held in St Keverne Church Hall at 7.30pm on September 17.
THE parents of a severely autistic teenager are "excited" at the news he will be back in Cornwall within five months.
Josh Wills's dad Phill Wills said it was "surreal" but "incredible" to be told he would be home by February and looked after by care provider Spectrum at a specially-equipped house.
The 13-year-old has lived in a specialist facility in Birmingham for the past two years.
Mr Wills, of Truro, and his former wife Sarah Pedley, of Redruth, make the 520-mile round trip every weekend and have campaigned for his to return to Cornwall since 2012.
Mr Wills said: "It's quite surreal really. We have been working so hard every day since Josh left Cornwall and to have received the news last week that a care provider and a house has been picked was incredible.
"There is still a lot of work to do, but the papers have been signed and that is the biggest step yet."
Josh will live with several full time carers in a house which will be tailored to his needs.
Mr Wills added: "I was at the house on the weekend and it really started to become real that he was coming home.
"We were walking around and I could just picture us all sat in the garden having a cup of tea and Josh playing with his brothers and sisters."
He is also looking forward to introducing Josh to his sister Marnie for the first time, adding: "We are very excited for them to get to know each other.
"Elliot, our other son, was only two months old when Josh left and he talks about him all the time and kisses his photo every day."
Josh's campaign has been supported by more than 3,000 people online, and Health Minister Norman Lamb.
Mr Wills added: "When we announced that Josh was coming home we had so many messages of support and congratulations from all over the world. People were emailing from Canada and Australia telling us that they were literally jumping around their living rooms at the news.
"I also received a message from Norman Lamb, who has been instrumental in getting Josh home."
Mr Will also thanked readers of the West Briton for their support.
"There are so many things I am looking forward to about having Josh back home, but most of all I can't wait to not have to travel 260 miles just to give my son a hug," he said.
In a joint statement, Trevor Doughty, Cornwall Council's corporate director for education, health and social care, and Peter Stokes, NHS Kernow's deputy director of operations, said: "Josh's complex needs mean he needs specialist care that can only be delivered by highly skilled staff. We have been working, in consultation with Josh's family, to develop a service which will enable him to receive the care he needs closer to home when he is ready to be discharged from the specialist NHS unit currently caring for him.
"We are doing all we can to ensure Josh's care is provided close to home, as soon as is safely possible."
ALL six County Division One games were cancelled on Monday due to the weather, writes Michael Weeks.
It leaves Penzance needing only three points for the title from their final two games. They host Beacon on Saturday.
Meanwhile Stithians Menheniot Looe and Stithians have been relegated over the weekend, with both sides having struggled all season.
Stithians 205 Beacon 211-9
IT might have been the game that officially saw Stithians relegated, after two seasons in County One, but they certainly put up a spirited fight at Tolcarne Road.
Hugh Williams (57) and Nathan Strick (61) put on 115 for the second wicket to get them to 152-1. Darren Proctor took three for 38.
Proctor then made an unbeaten 58 to see his side home after they had been 155-8. Larry Martin made 43. Williams took three for 44 and Callum Martin and Colin Weeks two wickets each.
Gorran 149 Troon 152-4
STEVE Eddy ran riot at Gorran as the home side struggled to 42 for seven, of which Tom Cross made 28.
Andrew Grant (43) and number ten Jacob Lakeman (38) got a total on the board. Eddy took six for 25 from ten overs. Openers Adam Rodda (24) and Luke Johnson (25) got Troon off to a good start.
They lost four wickets for 31 runs however before Toby Whiteford (44no) and Gavin Tregenza (33no) got the job done. James Tomlinson took three for 43.
Hayle 297-4 Menheniot Looe 127
THE Hayle batsmen were in good form at the Towans after losing Steve Pollard early on.
Stephen Richards made 111 not out and shared a third wicket stand of 149 with Tony Riggall (49). Graham Wiseman made 36 and Daniel Lello 24. Jake Trethowan took two for 65.
After openers Ross Ripley (18) and Josh Gerry (32) departed Hugh Rogers with 53 was the only other visiting batsman in double figures. Richards completed a superb game with three for 30.
Helston 171 Roche 172-4
HELSTON'S winning run came to an end at Roche. Only Ben Rule got going with 63 off 120 balls.
Steve Jenkin made 24 and Dan Jenkin and Jordan Fulton got double figures.
Daniel Best, Ryan Clark, Courtney Rowe and Shaun Trudgeon all took two wickets. Adam Brenton secured the win with an unbeaten 80.
Adam Trudgeon (20), Neil Trudgeon (25) and Will Skene (32) all played their part with victory coming in the 47th over. Ross Leathley took two for 29.
In the Women's Sunday League, Truro travelled to Falmouth, who won the toss and elected to bat, but the rain came and nota ball was bowled as the match was abandoned as a draw with each side taking six points.
Redruth hosted Wadebridge, who batted first and made 277 all out (Emily Edgcombe 217no, Kaleigh Richards 4-26).
In reply, Redruth were 244-2 before the match was abandoned in the 28th over. Wadebridge claimed 12 points and Redruth 16.
The only match that was completed. saw Camborne host Grampound Road who made 164 for 3 in their 35 overs (Natalie Dyer 66, Emma Clemens-Tresidder 2-27).
In reply Camborne were 111 all out (Natasha Weeks 36, Tamsin Weeks 21, Caitlin Burnett 2-20). Grampound Road took 20 points, and Camborne four.
HEAVY rain on Monday morning washed out virtually the entire Jolly's Drinks Cornwall Cricket League programme.
The top of the table Premier League clash between St Just, and Werrington, was an early cancellation. It means St Just now need just 13 points from their final two games to win the title. They are at Redruth on Saturday.
One game did start, with Newquay's home clash with Redruth beginning just before 4pm. Further rain saw an abandonment at 6.30pm.
Redruth did pick up three bonus points, however, to move them off the foot of the table for the first time since early June.
They are now level on points with Camborne but, having beaten them twice, are above their local rivals in the standings. Callington are just two points better off, with two games to play. One team gets relegated.
Redruth host St Just on Saturday and finish at Werrington. Camborne entertain Werrington and complete the season at Newquay, while Callington finish with the visit of Falmouth and a trip to St Just.
MONDAY
Newquay 103-7, Redruth 17-1 RSP
WITH Redruth keen to play, and improving weather, the action got under way at 4pm at the Sports Centre on Monday, with a 60 over game scheduled.
Having been put in Newquay got off to a poor start losing four wickets for 17 runs with Etienne Joubert and Ben Stevens both striking twice.
Adam Cocking then made a valuable 45 off 64 balls and with Richard Spall making 23 ,Newquay got to 103 for seven, but only three overs were possible of the Redruth innings before the rain returned.
SATURDAY
Camborne 75 Falmouth 77-3
Falmouth eased their relegation worries thanks to this seven wicket win, after making full use of a useful toss. Glyn Furnival (2-14) and Antony Angove (3-23) bowled fine opening spells before Arup Revandkar took four for 14.
Matt Rowe (15) was the only home player to get double figures after they were reduced to 37-4 off 21 overs. The last six wickets fell for just 13 runs in eight overs. Falmouth cruised home in the 23rd over with Revandkar completing a good game with 25 not out.
The openers Mark Johnson and Adrian Noott made 16 apiece. Rowe took three for 21. It was Camborne fourth straight defeat in which time they have only picked up 11 bonus points to leave themselves in a relegation dogfight.
Truro 266-9, Callington 108
TRURO won handsomely by the large margin of 158 runs at Boscawen Park to leave Callington right in the relegation mix.
Morning rain reduced the match by eight overs. After being put in seven of the Truro batsmen got double figures, led by skipper Rob Harrison with 59 off 50 balls.
This was after Tom Sharp got 46 and Tim Wyatt 39 as the home side got to 140 before losing their fourth wicket. Jim Shorten, Aaron Jewiss and Matt Robins took two wickets each. After being 16-4 Robins made 56 as the visitors were bowled out in the 34th over.
Marc Lewis and Tom Sharp took three wickets while Neil Ivamy's three only cost 17 runs from ten overs.
Grampound Rd 217-9, Redruth 135
REDRUTH let this game slip at Trewirgie and how expensive might that be in their battle to avoid relegation.
The Road were reduced to 104 for eight in the 28th over but recovered superbly with skipper Chris Roberts (59no) and Jeffery Vandersay (57) putting on on a vital 93 for the ninth wicket. Earlier David Hoskings hit eight boundaries in his 43, with 35 on the board in just five overs.
However Ben Stevens bowled his 16 overs off the reel taking six for 50 and, in tandem with Martin Strick, almost bowled the visitors out. However 55 runs came off the last five overs of the innings.
Aaron Wallace made 45 for the home side but wickets tumbled as they slid from 64-2 to 135 all out in the 46th over. Vandersay took four for 34 and Purchase three for 30.
Werrington 239-6, Newquay 14
AN incredible spell of accurate swing bowling from Alex Smeeth saw him return career best figures of 9 for 10, off just 3.5 overs, the second best ever bowling performance in the top flight since the countywide divisions were formed in 1990. He hit the stumps six times with the other three all lbw.
The Newquay batsmen only managed four scoring shots, including two boundaries, and eight of them failed to score. Four were out first ball and two to their second ball. They were five for six at one stage before losing their last four wickets in successive balls to Smeeth.
Earlier, Werrington were nine for two before Nick Ward (75) and Ben Smeeth (65) added 119. Adam Hodgson then made 51. Richard Spall took three for 38.
There was an incredible game at Werrington where the home side bowled out Newquay for just 14 with Alex Smeeth ta,king nine for 10 in 3.5 overs. Scoreboard page 87.
MEMBERS of the Lions' Club of Truro have raised money towards a children's cancer charity.
Live At The Lily, a music event organised by club members, raised £1,450 for CLIC Sargent, which supports young people and their families.
The event at Penrose Water Gardens, in Shortlanesend, featured music from the Great Western Jazz Company, St Agnes Euchre Lele Orchestra, Cheryl Brendish and Love Gap.
Georgina Reed, from CLIC Sargent, said: "We are very grateful that the Lions' Club of Truro chose CLIC Sargent to benefit from their Live At The Lily event.
"They have raised an amazing amount of money which will make a significant difference to the lives of children and young people with cancer and their families.
"I'd like to thank the club for all their efforts, hard work and enthusiasm in successfully organising and running the event."
Cornwall's poshest postcodes have been revealed as part of a study into the growth of a new generation of property millionaires.
Prime Minister David Cameron's favourite Cornish holiday destination Padstow and Fowey have topped a list of the Duchy's most desirable places to live.
More than 160,000 new property millionaires have been created over the last year in Britain as the housing market recovery has taken off, according to the Zoopla website.
It estimates that 484,081 have hit the landmark figure, a 49% or 160,397 increase on a year ago, as its survey highlighted a dozen streets with average prices of £10 million.
In Cornwall, would-be buyers hoping to rub shoulder with the PM by snapping up a home in Padstow would now need to fork out £376,000 followed by Fowey, where the PL23 postcode returned an average of £373,000.
Zoopla once again named Kensington Palace Gardens, in London, as Britain's most expensive street, with an average property value of £42.7 million.
The imposing mansions on this tree-lined street typically cost 162 times the value of the average British home at £263,705.
Sitting close to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's home at Kensington Palace, the road has earned the moniker the "boulevard of billionaires".
Zoopla said that the 10 most expensive streets in Britain have seen property values surge by 12.9% over the last year, compared with an average annual increase of 6.6% across the rest of the country.
Outside the capital, the most expensive street in Britain is Sunninghill Road in Surrey, where the average home is worth £5.6 million, Zoopla said.
The rapid growth in top-end property values over the last year has pushed the number of streets with an average property value of over £1 million up by almost one third over the last 12 months to 10,613.
Some 3,744 of these million-pound streets are in London, which has continued to attract interest from wealthy overseas investors.
In Cornwall, the north coast home of Rick Stein, Padstow, led the way followed by Fowey, on the south coast.
Port Isaac, Wadebridge, St. Agnes, St Ives, Truro, Falmouth, Marazion and Lostwithiel completed the top ten towns, priced from £282,000 to £376,000.
Zoopla made its findings after using a formula to estimate the current market value of homes, using data from various sources, including the government, estate agents, surveyors and users of its website.
Spokesman Lawrence Hall said: "London boasts all of Britain's 20 priciest addresses. Prime properties in the capital have long been a magnet for the super-wealthy looking for a safe investment asset.
For the lucky few who can afford these stratospheric price tags, the fabulous mansions on streets like Kensington Palace Gardens and the Boltons are offering very strong returns.
"However you don't need to be a billionaire to get a chance to own the creme de la creme of property on offer."
After the remnants of Hurricane Bertha brought wet and windy weather to Cornwall two weeks ago, the next big Atlantic storm is now heading towards the UK - but is set to bring warm and dry weather with it.
Hurricane Cristobal is currently sweeping through the Caribbean, bringing 75mph winds and torrential rain to the region.
It is expected to sweep north in a path following the North American coastline, before heading across the Atlantic and towards the UK.
However, forecasters say it is likely to veer north on Sunday, dragging warm weather from Spain over southern England and Wales, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures heading towards the mid 20s next week.
Met office forecaster Dan Williams said: "We might see a bit of wind and rain in the northwest from the remnants of Cristobal on Sunday and it might get a bit breezy.
"For many places Cristobal could bring some decent weather at the weekend by dragging high pressure towards the UK."
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat @ Hall for Cornwall
Review by Richard Whitehouse
TV talent shows have a lot to answer for - predictable chart toppers at Christmas, revivals of the careers of long forgotten celebrities and the inexplicable fame of their judges.
However among the many negative points they do also appear to now provide a ready made stream of performers for musical theatre.
And this new production of Joseph is no different with the lead role going to X Factor finalist Lloyd Daniels and the narrator played by Over The Rainbow winner Danielle Hope.
And while my heart sank slightly when I saw them with top billing beforehand I was wrong to pre-judge them, both were star performers in this show.
This vibrant production was lit up with their outstanding vocals which were equally matched by all of the cast.
Similarly former soap star Matt Lapinskas did not disappoint as the Pharoah, happily hamming it up in the Elvis-alike role and proving a hit with the audience.
A near full Hall for Cornwall was clearly enthralled by the musical which tells the well worn tale of Joseph, his fantastic coat of many colours, his jealous brothers and his ability to translate dreams.
Packed full of catchy songs this is a musical for all the family and it was a pleasure to see so many youngsters in the audience for a show which is not a panto or a dedicated children's production.
Of course there were not only children in the audience but on stage as well and the young performers from local Stagecoach schools took the role of Joseph's choir well.
With one of the best sets I have seen at the HfC and with a delightfully technicolor design Joseph is a feast for all the senses.
It is on until Sunday - you would be wise to spend a night with a smile on your face from this at the weekend rather than the return of the X Factor on the idiot box....
* For tickets go to www.hallforcornwall.co.uk or call the box office on 01872 262466.
The Cornish Pirates make a brief return to their previous home at Camborne's Recreation Ground this evening to face the 'Cherry & Whites' in a pre-season friendly.
The match at the 'Rec' kicks off at 6.30pm and listed in the Pirates starting XV are scrum-half Mike Pope and full-back Matt Evans who will be making their first appearances of the summer.
Player/coach Alan Paver will be keen to get some on field action off the bench, young Cornish hooker Jack Innard is also expected to make his debut appearance, and a centre who will be keen to impress when given the chance is guest player Peter Laverick.
The Cornish Pirates team and replacements is:
Cornish Pirates: 15 Matt Evans, 14 Kyle Moyle, 13 Tom Riley, 12 Tom Hendrickson, 11 Max Bodilly, 10 Kieran Hallett, 9 Mike Pope; 1 Jamal Ford-Robinson, 2 Dean Brooker, 3 Tyler Gendall, 4 Marcus Garratt, 5 Will Carrick Smith, 6 Jake Parker, 7 John Stevens, 8 Todd Lowry.
Replacements: Jack Innard, Alan Paver, George Collenette, Brad Howe, Bertie Hopkin, Laurence May, Peter Laverick, Alex Ducker, Sam Marland.
Camborne 20 Cornish Pirates 21
Camborne came within two minutes of pulling off a shock win against the Cornish Pirates in this pre-season tussle only for the Greene King Championship side to recover and pull off a victory which for much of the second half they scarcely deserved, writes Dick Straughan.
Gavin Cattle`s try converted from an acute angle by Bertie Hopkin after 78 minutes completed a dramatic comeback from the Mennaye Field side after they had trailed 20-7 on the hour.
In atrocious conditions at the Recreation Ground Camborne took the game to their neighbours from just along the A30 from the outset and appeared to take the lead after just five minutes when they drove a strong driving maul over the Pirates line.
Number 8 Dave Roberts claimed the try only for the referee to disallow the score and award a penalty instead to Town for an apparent blocking infringement.
The Pirates cleared their lines but all the early pressure still came from Camborne until Pirates fly-half Hopkin took a sharp offload from Mike Pope to round off an incisive move and open the scoring on 15 minutes.
Hopkin converted his own try and the balance of the game shifted firmly in favour of the Pirates as they dominated at the scrum and looked lively in the loose.
The withdrawal of full-back Matt Evans and scrum-half Pope after half an hour in what seemed to have been a planned move by the Pirates was the cue for Camborne to fight back and they leveled the scores just before the interval.
Ben Drew carved open the Pirates defence with a scintillating midfield break supported well by Richard Kevern. Desperate tackling by the Pirates looked to have checked the move, only for Taron Peacock to seize on the loose ball and dive over for a try as the referee waved away appeals for a knock-on. Dave Mankee added the conversion.
With the weather conditions easing at the start of the second half Camborne remained positive and two Mankee penalties early in the second half eased them into a 13-7 lead.
Things got even worse for the Pirates with 60 minutes on the clock as Sam Marland made a mess of gathering a loose ball in his 22 and on the on-rushing Camborne pack regained possession.
They failed to capitalise on a 3 on 1 overlap wide on the left but kept the ball and worked it back infield before driving over the line with Neil Stanlieck getting the vital touchdown. Mankee`s dead-eye kicking again punished the Pirates with the conversion.
Just as they had in the second half against Rosslyn Park and again at Aberavon the Cornish Pirates looked leaderless and Ian Davies sent his trusty generals Alan Paver and Gavin Cattle into the fray to restore order. It proved to be a decisive and devastating move which turned the game.
After just three minutes Paver led a powerful scrum as it drove over the home try line from 5 metres out and Cattle sniping at the tail claimed the score converted by Hopkin.
Camborne battled valiantly against the rejuvenated Pirates but could not hang on. In the dying minutes after a series of penalties and scrums close to the home line at the Clubhouse End of the ground, Paver again led the charge and Cattle supplied the finish. Hopkin`s ice-cold nerves helped him land a real pressure kick to nick the game for his team.
Camborne
Thirlby, Murray, Kevern, Kenward (capt), Drew, Mankee, Peacock; Beasley, Bartle, Hocking, Whittle, Goldswaorthy, Hall, Stanlieck, Roberts
Replacements – Parma, Briant, Manna, C.Moyle, Hearn, Zacharovias, Shiers, Reynolds, Allen, Hoon, Millner
Tries – Peacock 36; Stanlieck 60
Cons – Mankee 36, 60
Pens – Mankee 42, 48
Cornish Pirates
Evans, K.Moyle, Riley, Hendrickson, Bodilly, Hopkin, Pope; Ford-Robinson, Brooker, Gendall, Garratt, Carrick-Smith, Parker (capt), Collenette, Lowry
Replacements – Innard, Paver, Williams, Howe, Cattle, May, Snook, Ducker, Marland
Tries – Hopkin 15; Cattle 65, 78
Cons – Hopkin 15, 65, 78
Referee – K.Williams (CRRS)
ANDREAS READ, of Droskyn Point, Perranporth, entered a guilty plea at Truro Magistrates' Court on August 12 to failing to comply with a waste regulation authority notice asking for information and was fined £1,800 and told to pay costs of £2,931.
FASHION chain Zara has removed a child's top from sale after outraged customers pointed out it looked like uniform Jewish prisoners were forced to wear in Nazi concentration camps.
The retailer, which until recently had its closet outlet to Cornwall in Drake Circus, Plymouth, issued an apology and withdrew the item from sale after a number of comments online.
The shirt was designed to look like a Wild West sheriff outfit, and included the word sheriff on the badge.
Israeli journalist Dimi Reider, writing on 972mag.com, was among the first to highlight the resemblance, saying: "It's a SHERIFF shirt for your three-year-old. Obviously. What else could it be?
"Why, what else does it remind you of?"
A spokesman for Zara's parent company Inditex said: "The item in question has now been removed from all Zara stores and Zara.com.
"The garment was inspired by the classic Western films, but we now recognise that the design could be seen as insensitive and apologise sincerely for any offence caused to our customers."
Aberavon 27, Cornish Pirates 24
THE Cornish Pirates continued their Welsh awayday hoodoo as they surrendered a comfortable lead in this pre-season friendly against Aberavon at the Talbot Athletic Ground.
With painful memories of British & Irish Cup defeats at Newport and Cross Keys still fresh from seasons past the Pirates knew this would be another tough outing, but an afternoon which began so well in the Principality again ended in disappointment.
Having built up a healthy 24-5 advantage just past the half hour mark through tries from Laurie McGlone, Joe Atkinson and Tom Kessell the Pirates seemed comfortably in control. But for the second week running that control deserted them after the break and the Welsh Premiership side battled back for a deserved victory.
Disappointing
The result was disappointing for the Pirates management but as player-coach Alan Paver pointed out there are no alarm bells ringing in the Cornish camp.
He explained: "This is not the result we wanted but the camp is moving in the right direction and going forward with each game. We have still got two weeks of prep and some combinations to work on but I have to admit that it would have been good to top things off with a win here."
"We went out and really played and scored some fantastic tries but in the second half we wobbled a bit. I put that down to a lack of control, playing in the wrong areas and making some bad errors."
"Our set piece defence wasn't good enough and the back three didn't keep the ball in front of the forwards and Aberavon got stuck in and I really respect them for that."
He added: "Aberavon hung in there when things were going badly for them, Ceiron Thomas kicked really well to put them in the right places and the errors we made were typical of young players."
"Our energy levels and physicality were good today but lessons have been learned here and it is another progression for the youngsters who have never played at this level before."
The Pirates went ahead after just three minutes when Exeter Chiefs dual registered fly-half Laurence May opened his account with a penalty following the destruction of a home scrum.
Both teams looked to run the ball in an enterprising start to the game but it took until the end of the first quarter for the opening try to be scored. McGlone punishing slack defensive work from Aberavon who twice failed to clear their lines.
May converted but Aberavon quickly replied when scrum-half David Pritchard split the Cornish defence with a diagonal break to score in the corner.
Two converted tries in three minutes from the Pirates seemingly made the game safe when flanker Joe Atkinson burst clear to score under the posts and scrum-half Tom Kessell finished a fine break in which props Tyler Gendall and Jamal Ford-Robinson were key figures.
In first half stoppage time Aberavon centre Dave Evans crashed over the line for their second touchdown with ex-Pirates ten Ceiron Thomas landing the conversion to make it 24-12 at the interval.
The Welsh side were a different proposition after the break pinning the Pirates back in their own territory for most of the half.
Evans scored his second try after 51 minutes converted by Thomas who then landed a penalty on the hour to cut the Pirates lead to just two points.
The scoring was completed six minutes later when Kristian Corbisiero powered his way over the line on the left flank to complete a strong Aberavon fight back.
The Pirates have boosted their back-row options with the signing of 21-year-old Devonian Dan Lee (pictured right).
A former Plymouth Albion player, Lee last season played for Taunton after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Pirates Director of Rugby Ian Davies said: "Dan impressed with his attitude during his short trial period with us. He has signed on a two-year deal but will most likely spend the majority of this season back at Taunton where he will be under the watchful eyes of Tony Yapp and Chris Brown.
"We are pleased to strengthen our working relationship we established with Taunton last season. In Tony and Chris, Taunton have a quality coaching team so I'm comfortable to see players moving in both directions."
The 6ft 3ins 17stone Lee, pictured left, has played for Devon, England U18s Clubs & Schools, England U19s and England Counties U20s.
He was a member of the Exeter Chiefs Academy and then signed for Plymouth Albion from where he had short loan spell at Barnstaple. His brothers Josh and Mark – a former Albion player – were also registered at 'Barum'.
A serious knee injury was a setback which kept the dynamic and physical performer out of the game for a period, so on his return to fitness Dan next went on loan to Taunton in early 2013.
Later in the year he then signed for the Somerset side, where he was an ever-present throughout the 2013/14 season.
He guested for the Pirates in a pre-season friendly at St Austell in August and was shortly after signed by the club on a two-year deal.
The dates for the two-legged Greene King IPA Championship final have been confirmed. The first leg take place on Wednesday May 20, and the second leg a week later.
Redruth United 1, St Just 1
REDRUTH United's 100 per cent start to the season came to an end on Saturday after they were held at home by fellow high-flyers St Just.
Both sides remain unbeaten after impressive starts to their Combination campaigns, with United looking like real title contenders in just their second year at this level.
And they were on course for a fifth successive win at half-time after Moha Imchichi's spectacular long range effort put them ahead, before the Tinners rallied after the break with Darren Steadman earning them a point – although they could have had all three had Jason Currim not seen his spot kick saved by United stopper Barrie-John Wyatt.
After the game, both Redruth manager Neil Jeffree and St Just boss Steve Curnow agreed it was a game of two halves.
Jeffree said: "We won the first half and they won the second, it's as simple as that.
"You've got to take your chances and we had plenty to wrap the game up in the first half but didn't take them.
"I thought they did enough to take a point and you can't deny them that really."
The United boss refused to be drawn in to any title talk after just five games, but added that he hopes his side will be in contention come the end of the season.
Curnow also said he expects his side to be 'there or there abouts' in May, and admitted he was happy with the point to keep his side's unbeaten record alive.
He added: "We didn't show enough energy in the first half but we bossed the second and I can't remember them having a chance.
"It's been an excellent start for us with several players missing and if you'd have offered me a point before kick off I'd have taken it."
It was perfect conditions for a game of football with the sun shining over a new look Clijah Croft, which has seen a lot of hard work done over the summer by Redruth players and staff to improve the facilities.
And the home side had St Just pinned back from the off as they struggled to cope with Dan McInerney's pace down the right.
And when a United attack was broken down in the 19th minute, the ball fell to Imchichi who tried his luck from 35 yards and saw his effort sail over keeper Neil Stevens and in to the net.
It was a fantastic strike and it was no more than the home side deserved, and they could have had more before the break but Stevens did well to deny Ben Beasley and McInerney. Both sides made changes at half-time with the new roll on-roll off substitution system coming in to effect this season, and it was the visitors who adjusted the better as they finally put their stamp on the game and should have been level after the hour mark.
Scott Grant's short back pass was pounced on by Steadman who was subsequently brought down by Wyatt, giving Currim the chance to equalise from the spot.
But the United stopper made up for his mistake, superbly diving low to his right to keep out the substitute's penalty.
It was a warning sign for Redruth, who were being put under more and more pressure as the game went on, and with 14 minutes remaining the Tinners got what they deserved.
Steadman then took advantage of some poor defending from Tom Hogarth, controlling the ball in the area before calmly lifting over the onrushing Wyatt to give his side a share of the spoils.
PREMIER DIVISION
FALMOUTH Town are still looking for their first league win of the season, but John Dent's men battled well to secure a hard-earned point from a 1-1 draw with unbeaten Launceston at Bickland Park on Saturday.
The visiting Clarets created the better openings in the first half with Liam Tilley twice going close, but the score remained goalless at the interval.
And the second half started badly for Town who had midfielder Josh Burton red carded for retaliation.
Despite the setback Falmouth the home side took the lead after 61 minutes when Kayne Trevaskis scored a superb solo effort. Collecting the ball just inside the Launceston half he beat two defenders, before deftly chipping the ball over the keeper.
The Clarets were back on terms just four minutes later when Lance Easton crossed for Chris Wright to finish off from close range.
And Town were indebted to a superb injury time save from debutant keeper Sam Trudgian to ensure a share of the spoils, as he brilliantly tipped a viciously deflected shot from Jack Alexander onto the crossbar.
DIVISION ONE WEST
HELSTON Athletic set a new league record victory as the leaders won 16-1 at Millbrook on Saturday.
The South East Cornwall club, promoted from the East Cornwall Premier League last season, were torn apart as Mark Goldsworthy (8), Jason Robertson (5) and Andy Westgarth (3) went on a scoring feast.
It was a record margin of victory for an away team in division one west and a record win in the entire Peninsula League.
Goldsworthy also set a scoring record with eight goals, the highest total by an individual in any Peninsula League game.
Millbrook were 7-1 down before half-time with their only consolation being a Patrick Kendall penalty after Shaun Evans had been tripped.
And Helston, buoyed by four successive victories, then went on the rampage, scoring another nine goals before Millbrook were put out of their misery.
Dobwalls came away from Ponsmere Valley still looking for their first win of the season after losing 3-2 to Perranporth, who themselves recorded their first victory.
Sam Ingram seemed to have given Dobwalls a good platform to go on to victory with a 34th minute opener, but two goals either side of half-time from Sam Mansfield put the home side in front.
Ingram pulled Dobwalls back into the game by equalising in the 63rd minute but home striker Paul Robertson was on hand to hit the winner in the last ten minutes.
Porthleven came from a goal behind to beat visiting Penzance 3-1 and record their first league win of the season.
Calron Hall's Magpies side took the lead after 11 minutes when a quickly taken free kick between Jamie Payne and Callum George allowed Paul Cox to open the scoring.
But the visitors were dealt a severe blow on the stroke of half-time when Payne suffered a serious knee injury, with the second half being delayed for an hour while the teams waited for an ambulance to arrive.
After the restart Port scored twice inside 10 minutes with quick-fire goals from brothers Jordan and Tom Annear.
And three minutes from time player-boss Hall brought down Jordan Annear in the box and Tom duly netted from the spot.
On most other days, Jack Bowyer would have been making the headlines after scoring five times in Sticker's 8-0 thumping of Vospers Oak Villa at Burngullow Park.
The other goals came from Liam Dingle (2), who has since joined Wadebridge, and Jack Walker in Sticker's first win of the season, and Vospers' first defeat. Luke Hodge was another striker in the goals, notching a hat-trick as Wadebridge Town thrashed a poor Holsworthy side 6-0 at Bodieve Park.