A CAMBORNE father has been banned by Truro magistrates from having any contact with his son after an alleged incident involving the police which led to the older man being charged with assault.

James Anthony Martin Hosking, 45, of Parc an Tansys, Pengegon, was given a restraining order prohibiting all contact with Nathan Hosking, aged 24, on the making of which the prosecution withdrew a charge of assault.

NATHAN MANKEE, 23, of Manor Road, Camborne, pleaded not guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court to using violence to enter a property at Pengegon Moor, Camborne, between June 1 and June 30 and the case was adjourned for trial at Truro Magistrates' Court on November 3.

THE school and nurseries in Porthleven are up against schools in Penzance to be given £1,000 in building materials.

The offer is from a fund run by RGB Building Supplies, which has stores in both towns.

The company has previously given cash to charities and sports clubs from its Well Built Community Fun. All schools nurseries or colleges can apply for the money and one will get the cash.

TO this day mystery still surrounds the true identity of a name that many regard as one of the most fearsome characters in Cornish smuggling folklore.

The Cruel Coppinger was renowned and so named for ruthlessly dealing with those who crossed him and setting up a haven for the lawless characters who inhabited Cornwall at the time.

Although there is no proof that he ever cut off the head of a revenue officer as legend had it, The Cruel Coppinger was known to capture those who offended him and force them to carry out his orders until the ransom was paid.

Margaret Ann Courtney wrote in the book Cornish Feasts and Folklore: "The most noted and daring Cornish smuggler of the last century, Coppinger, a Dane, lived on the north coast, and of him a legendary catalogue of dreadful tales is told. He lays the scene of his exploits in the neighbourhood of Hartland Bay, near Newquay.

"He swam ashore here in the prime of life, in the middle of a frightful storm, from a foreign–rigged vessel that was seen in the offing, and of which nothing more was ever heard or known. Wrapped in a cloak, that tradition says he tore from off the shoulders of an old woman who was on the beach, he jumped up behind a farmer's daughter, who had ridden down to see the wreck, and was by her taken to her father's house, where he was fed, clothed, and most hospitably received. He was a fine, handsome, well–built man, and gave himself out to be most highly connected in his own country. He soon won the young woman's affections, and at her father's death, which took place not long after, he easily induced her to marry him; but it was far from a happy union."

With his new wife Dinah, the Cruel Coppinger set himself up as the head of a feared network of smugglers and his family home became a gathering point for thieves and criminals. The gang ruthlessly controlled the bridlepaths around the area and they were known as Coppinger's Tracks.

The tracks led to a cliff called Steeple Brink and it was here that a rope ladder led to a cave where kegs of brandy, chests of tea and other booty was stored.

The crew soon became one of the most fearsome gangs in the English Channel and regularly lured crews onto rocks before boarding their vessel and stealing their cargo.

In Sabine Baring Gould's A Book of Cornwall, a former crew member recalls: "On one occasion, as he and his men were rowing a cargo ashore they were pursued by a revenue boat. There was a reef of sharp slate rack that ran across the little bay, like a very keen saw with the teeth set outward and there was but one point at which this saw could be crossed. Coppinger knew the point to a nicety, even in the gloaming, and he made for it, the revenue boat following. He, however, did not make direct for it, but steered a little on one side and then suddenly swerved and shot through the break. The revenue boat came straight on, went upon the jaws of the reef, was torn, and began to fill.

"He turned the boat, and running back, he stood up, levelled a gun and shot the mate through the heart; then away went the smuggling boat to shore, leaving the rest of the revenue men to shift as best they could with their injured boat."

Despite Margaret Ann Courtney's entry to the book there are conflicting accounts of exactly where Coppinger established his frightful reign of control and to who the real Cruel Coppinger was. The two theories as to his real identity are based on men by the names of John Coppinger, who arrived in Cornwall in 1793 and Daniel Coppinger, who was shipwrecked in 1792.

The evidence suggests that the truth behind the legend may lie somewhere between the two men.

John Coppinger, a Dane moved to Ireland from Brittany when his property was destroyed during the French Revolution. He bought an estate near St Austell and was a key figurehead in the supply chain of contraband between Brittany and Cornwall.

Daniel Coppinger arrived in the county after becoming shipwrecked in 1792 and married a woman named Ann Hamlyn, as opposed to Dinah as said elsewhere.

He was a known smuggler and a report exists of revenue officers searching his house for contraband and his quick-thinking wife quickly hiding silks in the oven that were then baked to a cinder.

No matter what the truth behind the real identity of The Cruel Coppinger, his smuggling career is said to have to come to an abrupt half in 1802 when he was declared bankrupt and sent to the King's Bench Prison as punishment for his crimes.

A ST ERME man charged with indecent exposure and breaching a sexual offences prevention order has been remanded in custody ahead of a Truro Crown Court hearing on September 30 when he is due to appear via video link.

Stephen Jory, 33, of Polisken Way, appeared in custody before District Judge Kevin Gray at Bodmin Magistrates' Court when he pleaded not guilty to both offences allegedly committed on July 17.

Mr Gray declined jurisdiction in the case.

DAVID PAUL WATERHOUSE, 31, of Killigrew Street, Falmouth, and Paul James Waterhouse, 29, of Elm Villas, Goldenbank, Falmouth, entered no pleas at Truro Magistrates' Court to assaulting Joseph Rasmussen at Falmouth on April 6, causing him actual bodily harm, and the case was sent for trial at Truro Crown Court on October 3.

THE thought of speaking to 100 strangers in the street is daunting for most, but for someone who has a stutter, it is one of their worst nightmares.

And for lifelong Falmouth stammerer Michael Joyes, it was a challenge he had to overcome to complete a course to help him get rid of his stutter and change his life for good.

The result of the course, and the two years' hard work which followed, meant the 22-year-old was able to pass his degree – including a 45-minute oral speaking exam – and secure a top job as a research scientist. Michael went to St Mary's Primary and Falmouth School but, unlike his friends, just doing normal things was a struggle.

"Just making a phone call to ask my friend to come out for a game of football, or calling family, was horrible," he said.

"When it came to reading to a new teacher in English class, I used to stutter through it.

"You feel slightly isolated and detached – it's really frustrating not being able to express who you are."

After starting a chemistry master's degree at the University of Bath, Michael took part in the McGuire Programme, which was the subject of a Channel 4 documentary two weeks ago called Stammer School: Musharaf Finds His Voice.

At the end of the four-day residential course, Michael had to speak to 100 separate strangers in the street and do a public speaking challenge.

Michael said the course helped him pass his degree, which he finished in July, and get him through an interview for his dream job as a PhD student in sustainable chemical technologies at the same university.

"Without the programme," he said, "the speaking tasks which I had to complete for my degree would not have gone nowhere near as well.

"I would have sat there stuttering and got five words out in a minute.

"The high pressure of the interview situation (for the job) makes the most fluent speakers become tongue-tied.

"Before the course it would have been hell."

Michael, who starts his new job in two weeks, added: "I felt liberated and excited.

"It's brought out my character which was hidden behind the stutter.

"It's given me the ability to be more outgoing and talkative and the opportunity at university which I wouldn't have had."

But he added: "It's not a cure. I don't want to instil false hope."

Michael's mum, Mary Ann Joyes, said: "Since the course his confidence has increased no end.

"He now answers the telephone willingly and searches out opportunities to meet new people.

"Friends are amazed by the difference and some find it hard to believe he ever had a stammer.

"Most of all this empowerment has caused him to flourish in so many ways. His mum, dad, sister and extended family couldn't be more proud of him."

Michael now volunteers with the programme and helps others through their stammering. Set up in 1994, by Dave McGuire, the programme is available across the globe.

SANTA Claus is coming to town! Yes, the sun might still be shining in the final days of summer but jolly St Nick is planning a visit to Truro to entertain children.

Father Christmas will be stopping off at Truro Community Library at 10am on September 24 while he is on his holidays.

There he will meet children, talk about his holidays and explain all that he has learned about the different countries he has visited. The free event will also include stories for the children and an art and craft session.

DOG rescue charity Last Chance Hotel is holding a dog show featuring a celebrity guest. The Redruth kennels will host the event on Sunday between 10am and 5pm at Briggan Farm, Redruth. Rosie Marcel – surgeon Jac Naylor on BBC One drama Holby City – will be at the show and judging 'Rosie's Choice'.

CORNWALL councillor Paul White will be holding a surgery between 6pm and 7pm tonight at the All Saints Community Centre in Tuckingmill, Camborne.

PENZANCE received the trophy from league chairman Vic Hassell and league secretary Michael Evans prior to their final game at Helston, writes Michael Weeks.

They celebrated in style winning by 148 runs to win the division by 26 points from Hayle.

The league have confirmed that Penzance are eligible for promotion, having met the ECB criteria regarding facilities, Clubmark and junior cricket action plans.

Roche pipped Helston by a point to claim third spot for the second year running.

Penzance 304-5, Helston 156

AFTER losing Liam Devine the big Penzance total was built on a second wicket stand between Cas James (92) and Ben Brooks (62).

The pair put on 155 for the second wicket. Josh Fletcher (33) and Matt Stevens (40no) finished the innings with a flurry of boundaries.

Ross Leathley took two for 20 in a seven man home attack. Mark Thomas made 23 side but they lost three wickets for 57.

Chris Martin (61) and Steve Jenkin (23) put on 78 for the fourth wicket before Matt Stevens (5-35) initiated a collapse.

Troon 179, Hayle 180-5

HAYLE equalled the Penzance total of 15 wins with a five wicket success at Treslothan Road.

After losing their first two wickets for 22 Ben Page (50) and Gavin Tregenza (52) put on 80 for the third wicket. Daniel Wills made 22 down the order. Steve Richards took four for 28.

Coming in at 39 for one Richards masterminded the Hayle reply to end with 74 not out, as victory came with 12 overs to spare.

James Franklin made 27 and Tony Riggall 23. Toby Whiteford took two for 31.

Ludgvan 120, Beacon 121-7

BEACON had to work hard for their tenth win of the campaign on Saturday but got home by three wickets against Ludgvan at Tolcarne Road.

The visitors were well served by Jordan Marsden with 38 and Jon Oulds with 24. Kris Martin took four for 39 with two each for Jordan Thomas and Darren Proctor.

Rob Trembath made 33 and James Gool 20 but it was Dan Mellor that saw Beacon home with an unbeaten 49.

Nathan Pobega took three for 49.

Launceston 230, Stithians 205

LAUNCESTON picked up their seventh win of the season to end 70 points clear of the drop zone but Stithians ended their County Division One experience by picking up a maximum haul of bonus points.

Gavin Wallis dominated the top of the Launceston innings making 91 before being third out at 142. Michel Diebner and Christian Jasper both followed up with forties.

Colin Weeks took four for 31. Andrew Lean made 33 for the home side and Callum Martin 24.

The seven man Launceston attack shared the wickets.

Wadebridge 199, Menheniot Looe 108-6

WADEBRIDGE secured sixth spot with this 91 run success. Jonathan Centeni made 44 after Charlie McLachlan hit 35.

Will Cooke was last man out - run out for 28. Jake Trethowan took three for 35 and Mike Maiden two for 32.

The visitors batted out the fifty overs to reach 108 for six. Jon Nance was unbeaten on 23 and Philip Blanchard 17 not out.

Wadebridge used no fewer than nine bowlers with Alek Gill taking two for ten with seven of his ten overs maidens.

Gorran 111, Roche 112-6

RYAN Clark was soon amongst the wickets at Gorran as the home side lost their first five wickets for 39 runs. James Tomlinson made 28 and Kevin Harris 35 to see three figures on the board.

Clark took four for 42. Dan Best picked up three for 43.

Roche lost two early wickets but Adam Trudgeon made 28 and Lee Tarbuck 23. Will Skene's 25 not out got them across the line.

Tomlinson took two for 19 from ten overs and Dan Semple two for 22.

Results and final tables, Digest pages 82 & 83.

FOR the second year running there was a thrilling last day climax in the Jolly's Drinks ECB Cornwall Premier League.

It was past 7pm, minutes before the end of the season, that Redruth's Craig Williams hit the boundary at Werrington that ensured the Reds a remarkable last gasp survival, at the expense of Callington.

They had been 22 points from safety with five games to go and needed to better Callington by seven points going into the final game.

However, the East Cornwall club failed to pick up a point at champions St Just and with Redruth taking full bowling points at Ladycross a further two batting points (125 runs) were required.

It was 'oh so close' for Callington, one more run and one more wicket would have been enough on Saturday.

Then there was the two point deduction at Camborne in July for a slow over rate and the abandoned game at Grampound Road when they were well positioned.

They also suffered more cancellations (four) than anyone else in the division. They hit the bottom for the first time when Redruth overtook them in the gathering gloom on Saturday evening. It was as close as that!

Werrington 186, Redruth 155

THEY might have lost the game, but the acquisition of a second batting bonus point by Redruth saw an eruption of joy and relief from a side that had battled down to the wire to maintain Premier League cricket at Trewirgie.

Werrington had been crucially bowled out for 186 in the 52nd over. Having been put in Nick Ward made 39, Ben Smeeth (25), Adam Hodgson (20) and Tony Goodin (21no).

Martin Jenkin took six for 58 and Shakil Ahmed two for 49. Redruth got off to a bad start losing Harry Bolland, Ahmed and Arron Wallace at 17 for three. Jenkin made 20 but at 70 for six a further 55 were required. Martin Strick (48) and skipper Ben Stevens (37) then combined to add a priceless 45 for the seventh wicket. Stevens and Craig Williams (16) got the remaining vital runs. They were all out for 155 with Alex Smeeth and Goodin taking three wickets.

Callington 99, St Just 102-1

SPARE a thought for Callington, who had a day as miserable day as they come.

Their failure to get a point at Cape Road was followed by witnessing the St Just trophy presentation, and then learning of their relegation fate after travelling back the length of the county.

From the beginning of August they have only picked up 28 points out of a possible 120 and were eventually caught on the line. They were bowled out for 99 having been at one stage 70 for eight. Aidan Libby made 35 after Matt Robins had made 20.

Justin Stephens took five for 44 from 16 overs and there were two each for Callum Donnelly and Gareth May.

St Just knocked off the runs inside only 14 overs. After May was dismissed for 30 Neil Curnow (34no) and Harry Medhurst (21no) finished the job.

Their title winning margin was 27 points at the end of a memorable quadruple season.

Newquay 177-9 dec, Camborne 178-5

BOTH teams started the day relegation threatened, though more so for Camborne it had to be said. They reduced the home side to 67 for six thanks to an excellent spell from Sam Pooley.

The bowling points gained confirmed both sides safety when the news broke that Callington had lost and failed to pick up a point. Newquay were indebted to Adam Cocking (62) and Richard Spall (33) in their 177 for nine declared off 52 overs. Pooley taking eight for 48 for 16 overs.

With the tension relieved Camborne went on to win the game by five wickets with Liam Weeks making 36 and Simon Hosking, Dan Hocking and Matt Rowe getting 20s. Neill Furlonger took two for 31.

Truro 152, Grampound Road 153-8

TRURO were all out in the 33rd over after collapsing from 84 for two.

Opener Tim Marrion top scored with 23 with Liam Lombard making 17 and Adam Pascoe 19, Christian Purchase took four for 43 with two each for Chris Roberts and Jeffery Vandersay.

The Road were in trouble at 83 for seven after Purchase had made 27. They were saved thanks to an excellent innings from Matthew South, who hit four sixes and nine fours in his 76 not out.

Alex Ridd made a crucial 13 not out in an unbroken ninth wicket stand of 53. Neil Ivamy took five for 41 from 18 overs. Truro have finished third, just a point ahead of the Road.

Falmouth 82, St Austell 84-4

UNLIKE last year there was nothing at stake at Trescobeas on the final day, and proceedings were wrapped up by mid afternoon in a game that only saw 42 overs.

Falmouth were bowled out for 82 with Mark Johnson making 24. Kieran Rodda (16) and tailender Liam Hoban (14) were the only others in double figures. Liam Watson took four for 30.

Hugh Parkinson (25no) and Dan Jarman (21) saw the visitors home in the 16th over for the loss of four wickets. Glyn Furnival took two for 38. A year ago St Austell were a wicket away from being relegated on the final evening, but have responded well to end the campaign a creditable fifth.

THE Pirates were given a harsh reminder of Championship rugby realities, as Yorkshire Carnegie secured a 29-18 victory at Mennaye Field in the opening game of the new season.

There were certainly some positive elements to build on for Ian Davies' men, as four new players made their league debuts, but neither their exciting young players, nor their more-experienced core, could prevent Carnegie powering to a deserved victory.

The Yorkshiremen secured their four-try bonus point early in the second half with tries from Ryan Burrows, Ben Harris (two) and Chris Jones, despite Pirates initially staying in touch in the opening 30 minutes through Kieran Hallett's two penalties.

The Pirates were able to add another 15 points to their tally in the other 50 minutes' play, but they struggled to give their most threatening players possession in key areas of the pitch. Their two tries from Matt Evans and Aaron Carpenter came in the final ten minutes with the result already beyond doubt.

Despite the eventual setback, it was a sharp start from the Pirates.

An early kick chase towards David Doherty saw Yorkshire's former Pirates man forcibly bundled into touch.

The home side's line-out was sound along with their scrum during their first set-piece engagements.

However, an early penalty to Yorkshire, following an infringement by forward Paul Andrew, allowed Glyn Hughes to kick the visitors ahead after ten minutes, and he could have doubled that lead were it not for a woefully mishit attempt from similar range five minutes later.

The Pirates' first foray into the Carnegie 22 did bring their first points. A penalty was kicked into the corner by Hallett, and after another successful line-out, his side battered their way towards the visitors' try-line.

The pressure soon drew a penalty and Hallett kicked the Pirates level with 17 minutes on the clock.

Parity lasted just a few minutes, however.

Yorkshire scored the game's opening try with a catch and drive from a penalty kicked into the corner.

Skipper Burrows got the final touch and Hughes converted to establish a seven-point lead.

Hallett soon kicked his second penalty of the afternoon as the Pirates battled to keep themselves in touch despite frequently falling foul of referee Simon Harding's whistle.

Short

There were ironic cheers around Mennaye Field as one decision did eventually go the Pirates' way. Hallett had the opportunity to bring them back within a point, but he failed to make decent contact with his penalty strike and the ball fell short of the posts.

With five minutes left of the first half, a mere one-point deficit would have been a touch unjust after the territorial superiority Yorkshire enjoyed in the opening 40 minutes. Indeed, they perhaps deserved their second try, scored just before the interval by Ben Harris, and converted by Hughes.

The start to the second half was just as frustrating for the home side, who went from a promising position, forcing Carnegie to field possession on virtually their own tryline, to conceding their third score of the afternoon in less than two minutes.

Yorkshire produced some slick rugby to run the ball out of their own 22 and into Pirates' half, but the rest of the visitors' journey to the Pirates' try-line was, to say the least, preventable.

The only blessing was that Hughes was unable to convert Jones' try after the latter breezed in between the last two Pirates defenders to score.

It mattered little, as Yorkshire soon had their bonus-point fourth try when Harris added his second touchdown of the day. And there was precious little to suggest Pirates could overturn the now-daunting 23-point lead in the visitors' favour.

Pirates never gave in and made inroads into that lead through captain Evans with ten minutes remaining. The full-back's determined run and finish down the left wing was converted by Hallett close to the touchline.

A second home try came in the final moments from replacement Carpenter but that was as far as it went on a tough day for Pirates.

It was still a hugely valuable first few minutes of Championship rugby for Adam Jamieson, Marcus Garratt, Jamal Ford-Robinson and Tyler Gendall that will serve them well in the weeks to come.

However, there is a lot of work ahead for Pirates, new and old, if they are to match or surpass last season's mid-table finish.

Davies said: "It was maybe just an indication of where we are at as a team. We were our own worst enemy at times, giving them field position with cheap penalties. Those penalties then bring pressure.

"In the first half we never really got going in terms of attack, they scored very early in the second half and we were chasing the game even more, costing us more composure.

"I thought we showed good endeavour and I was pleased with the work-rate to keep going until the end."

Davies was also pleased with the contribution from the club's summer signings, but urged patience.

He said: "I was really pleased with the new boys. Adam Jamieson has come from Bath University and Will Garratt from Exmouth and Ivybridge, so it is a massive step up for them. There was also Jamal Ford-Robinson and Tyler Gendall coming off the bench.

"They are not the finished article and it is a long-term development programme. Hopefully, they can learn from this and it will have done them good to play against a very experienced Yorkshire Carnegie team."

IAN Davies has described Cornish Pirates' next opponents, London Scottish, as one of the 'powerhouses' of the Championship.

The Pirates take on the exiles at The Mennaye on Sunday (3pm) with director of rugby Davies expecting an even bigger challenge than Yorkshire Carnegie provided last weekend.

Davies said: "Bristol, Worcester and London Scottish will be the three powerhouses with their buying power, and they will be the most serious contenders at the end of the season.

"London Scottish mauled Rotherham off the park on Saturday (they won 32-23), so that is something we have to look at – defending a maul – this week.

Difficult

"It will be about our attacking play as well, to win the game, we have to score tries."

Pirates player-coach Gavin Cattle admits his side will have to learn fast during a difficult opening month of the new Championship season.

The London Scottish game is followed the week after by a trip to Bristol.

Cattle, who was an unused replacement against Carnegie, says nobody at Mennaye Field will panic this early in the campaign, and that their desire to develop young players remains strong.

"It is a tough opening round of fixtures and we have to stay strong as a group and stick together and not get too disillusioned by the results.

"We have to keep in mind what we are trying to achieve."

GOLDSITHNEY skipper Giles Lawrence made Cornish cricket history on Saturday by breaking the record for most runs in a league season.

He did it in style as well, hitting 167 against Truro thirds to set up the win that ensured the division four west title.

The innings took his tally to 1,703 league runs this season.

The previous record was held by Ian Goldsworthy, who made 1,587 runs playing for Praze in division three in 2003.

Incidentally he top scored for Troon seconds on Saturday, at Hayle, in a game that saw them clinch the division three title.

The season for Lawrence began in dramatic fashion when he hit 215 not out against St Gluvias in early May. He bettered it in late June with 239 against Ludgvan. He also made six other centuries, five of which were 157 or more.

With three matches cancelled he went to the crease 19 times and had four not outs. His 1,703 runs came at an average of 113.53.

He also hit six sixes in an over in the home game against St Gluvias, on his way to 177.

St Newlyn East found a way to keep him quiet in one of the games, however. They batted first and were bowled out for 28.

It was not only in league games that Lawrence excelled. He made an unbeaten century in Goldsithney's Runciman Cup final win over local rivals Rosudgeon to win the man of the match award.

Goldsithney's excellent season concludes with the Division Four County Final against Lanhydrock at Paul on Saturday (1pm).

St Gluvias won division two west on Saturday without hitting a ball. Ironically they had a bye due to Paul's Premier League withdrawal at the start of the season.

Paul found themselves needing 19 points from their final game at home to St Just seconds to pip St Gluvias for the title. They didn't manage it, however, with St Just only losing seven wickets batting first.

Paul went on to win the game by six wickets but ended a point short.

St Gluvias meet St Minver in the county final at Perranporth on Saturday (1pm). St Minver overtook Luckett when they lost by ten wickets to South Petherwin.

Troon seconds made sure of the division three west crown at Hayle.

Brothers Jamie (15) and Lewis (13) Goldsworthy have bowled them to the title taking 100 wickets between them, with Lewis taking 52 and Jamie 48.

Lewis is a member of the Notts Academy and has the exciting prospect of a trip to a spin camp in India during the October half-term.Troon, who have already won the Dawe Insurance Andrew Cup, take on Pencarrow at South Petherwin on Saturday.

Praze clinched the runners-up spot with a 122 run win over Botallack St Levan in a promotion shoot out. Skipper Grant Rowe made 122 to set up the win.

In division four Mount Ambrose pipped Perranporth as runners-up to Goldsithney. They made no mistake with a nine wicket success over St Just.

Helston seconds have won division five and they journey to Boconnoc at the weekend to take on Launceston seconds.

Gerrans are runners-up after Gulval seconds failed to beat Helston. Mount Ambrose seconds are division six west champions and their final is at Constantine, against St Minver seconds.

Rosudgeon seconds are runners-up thanks to their defeat of St Gluvias thirds.

The division seven final is being held at Grampound Road with Veryan seconds playing Beacon thirds. Perranarworthal thirds finished as runners-up on Sunday.

There is likely to be some restructuring of the lowest divisions if the numbers of teams remain fewer than were due to compete this year.

St Agnes 0, Ludgvan 4

LUDGVAN put themselves in the mix amongst the early Jolly's Cornwall Combination League front runners after hitting four goals past leaders St Agnes on Saturday, writes Scott Haley.

While Aggie topping the table after eight games, the Hurlers have had an inconsistent start, but will feel a whole lot better after comfortably brushing aside Martyn Kiminns' side at Enys Park.

Both side's were missing several key players, and while Kimmins admitted he couldn't use that as an excuse, the St Agnes manager wants to see more commitment from some of his players.

He said: "If you had offered me the points we have now after nine games at the start of the season I would have taken them for sure but I'm disappointed.

"We've had a really good start to the season but we just didn't perform today and if players don't give you the commitment this is what can happen.

"It's not like it used to be. I've only missed one game here in 17 years and that was due to a family bereavement. We need players to turn up every week because if they do then I'm sure we will be up there in the top five come the end of the season if we continue the way we've started."

If it's commitment Kimmins wanted to see, then he should look no further than Ludgvan's Jack Ramsey who flew back from a holiday on the morning of the game and drove straight to the ground after landing at Exeter airport, arriving at half-time.

The midfielder would go on to score two second half goals, much to the delight of his manager, Anthony Hosking.

"We showed great character here. We've had so many players out which has been a nightmare and we've had a couple of bad results, but this one has put us right up there," he said.

"It was a well deserved win and it gives us great confidence going in to our next six games, which are all at home.

"These were going well so to come here and win 4-0 will get a few people looking our way. I couldn't be happier."

Hosking admitted before the game that he felt the home side could be too strong for his thin squad, and he would have been fearing the worst when Aggie top scorer Duane Britton saw a header clip the top of the crossbar inside two minutes.

But it was all Ludgvan after that, and they were ahead soon after through a familiar source.

Ross Duncan's inch perfect pass found last season's record breaking goal scorer Gerens James who made no mistake in slotting past Ryan Bull for his ninth of the season.

St Agnes were looking a shadow of the side that had won seven of their opening eight matches this season as they struggled to break down the well organised Hurlers defence, but chances for the visitors were also coming few and far between before the introduction of Ramsey 12 minutes after the restart.

They doubled their lead with twenty minutes remaining when 16-year-old Nathan Goodspeed tapped in from close range, before Ramsey fired in to the bottom corner from the edge of the area two minutes later

And he grabbed his second to put the icing on the cake for his side soon after, latching on to Ryan Holland's through ball and brilliantly lobbing over Bull and in to the net via the crossbar.

Saturday results and scorers: Hayle 0 St Day (Ashley Smeeth 3, Gavin Boon) 4; Mullion (Phil Cattran 2, Ben Casley 2, Rob Carey, Alan Thomas, Joe Lugg) 7 Troon 0; Penryn Ath 0 St Ives Tn (Chris Goodall) 1; Perranwell (Luke Brabyn, Ross Bowden, Matthew Lane) 3 Goonhavern (Matt McIlroy 2) 2; RNAS Culdrose (Simon Wilson 2, Ricky Shivlock 2, OG) 5 Porthleven 0; Redruth Utd (Ben Beesley) 1 Falmouth Town (Sam Bromley, Dominic Pullen) 2; St Agnes 0 Ludgvan (Jack Ramsey 2, Gerens James, Nathen Goodspeed) 4; St Just (Jack Willis, Gary Matthews ) 2 Illogan RBL (Simon Carter, Stuart Peters, Sam Waters) 3; Wendron Utd (Justin Miles) 1 Helston Ath (Andy Miles, Ben Leach, Jamie Thirkle) 3.

THE draws for the opening rounds of the Cornwall Senior and Junior Cup competitions, this season sponsored by West End Motors Vauxhall of Bodmin, have been made.

Draws: Senior Cup, preliminary Round (to be played on Saturday September 20 (unless stated): Edgcumb v Ludgvan; Goonhavern v Wendron; Lanreath v Pensilva; Morwenstow v St Teath; Nanpean v Mevagissey; Polperro v Perranwell; Probus v Roche; Redruth Utd v St Stephens Borough (13/9); RNAS Culdrose v Troon; St Day v Fowey; St Dominick v St Agnes; St Just v St Ives.

First round (Saturday October 4): Goonhavern or Wendron v Culdrose or Troon; Hayle v Edgcumbe or Ludgvan; Morwenstow or St Teath v Lanreath or Pensilva; Probus or Roche v St Dominick or St Agnes; Redruth Utd or St Stephens v Polperro or Perranwell; St Day or Fowey v Nanpean or Mevagissey; St Just/St Ives v Mullion.

Junior Cup, West section first round, (Saturday October 11): West Cornwall v Falmouth DC; Sennen v Madron; St Ives Town v Mawnan; Newlyn Lions v St Agnes, Camborne Ath v Perranwell; St Ives Mariners v Carharrack; Mullion v Trevenson Utd; Constantine v Wendron Utd; Storm v Gulval; Camborne Town v St Just; Cury v Camborne Park; Threemilestone v Premier Sixes; Four Lanes v Penwith Exiles; Chacewater v Marazion Blues; St Buryan v Illogan RBL; St Erme v Hayle; Camborne SoM v Pendeen Rovers; St Day v Lizard Argyle; Newquay v Lanner; Helston Ath v Newbridge Ath; Railway Locomotiv v Troon; RNAS Culdrose v Holman SC; Mousehole v Falmouth Town; Penryn Ath v Ludgvan; Praze-an-Beeble v Perranporth; Gwinear v Newlyn Non-Ath; Stithians v Goonhavern; Redruth Utd v Mabe; Halsetown v Trispen.

BEING a Scot outside of Scotland during arguably one of the most important periods in your nation's history is slightly frustrating, writes Chloe Smith (pictured).

Having lived in Cornwall for more than two years I will not be eligible to vote in the referendum next week.

While many Scottish people living outside the country may relish the thought of not having to make such an important and life-changing decision, others, like myself, are struggling with the prospect of sitting on our hands waiting for others go to the polls to decide the future of our country.

Ultimately I chose to live outside Scotland but I've spent almost all my life there, in East Kilbride, a town south of Glasgow, where all of my family still live. And I'd still like a say in what the country will become.

However, in the absence of marking a check next to the paper on Thursday, I have followed the debate avidly from my home in St Ives.

If you'd asked me a couple of years ago when I first moved to Cornwall what I thought about independence I'd have answered 'no thanks' without a backward glance.

Yet 24 months on, a Scottish National Party white paper and two debates down I can say I'm now firmly in the 'yes' camp. For me this is about representation and a chance to implement a new, fairer system.

The UK still struggles with inequality, which let's face it isn't getting any better; in fact, it's getting worse.

David Cameron is about as popular in Scotland as a midnight cold caller.

In my view, power in Scottish hands is the best way to address the problem.

I understand why people are cautious and it is true there are many unanswered questions, not least on the issue of currency.

People are worried about pensions, tuition fees and the NHS in an independent Scotland … but aren't these the same things we all worry about in the union?

A 'yes' vote may be plunging Scotland into the unknown, but in my mind the only thing scarier than that is staying in the status quo.

Because we all know what that means – the prospect of having years under a Tory Government almost no one in Scotland voted for, continued threats to public spending and less control on many decisions which directly affect our country.

The Better Together campaign says a 'no' vote would bring more powers to Scotland. This week the three main parties – Labour, Conservative and the Liberal Democrats – have come together to back a timetable laid out by former prime minister Gordon Brown.

But surely if you want Scotland to have more powers, more self-determination and also more responsibility for its own future then there's only one way to vote.

Political debate in Scotland is thriving and whichever way the vote goes the floodgates have opened, people are engaging with the political system and that can only be a good thing.

A FISHERMAN had to be airlifted to hospital after falling down a cliff and breaking his ankle.

St Agnes Coastguard Search and Rescue Team were called out by Falmouth coastguard yesterday afternoon to help the man who had fallen at a popular fishing spot on St Agnes Head.

Members of the team had to navigate a steep section of the coast path to locate the 58-year-old fisherman who was visiting the area.

He had landed 25ft above the water and paramedics were assisted down the cliff to reach the injured man.

Ivor Thomson from the coastguard team said: "With the casualty immobile and land exit routes difficult, a decision had to be reached on evacuation – land, sea or air.

"After ruling out stretcher recovery up the steep cliff, or lowering the casualty into a lifeboat, a helicopter rescue was decided on as the safest option.

"The helicopter rescue was carried out in an expert manner by Royal Navy Sea King R193 whilst the many inquisitive onlookers were kept at a safe distance by the rest of the team."

The injured man was taken to Royal Cornwall Hospital for treatment.

The Department for Education has released a new online resource which may be rolled out in to Cornish schools to teach children from the age of five sexual education.

The website, growing up with Yasmine and Tom, boasts 50 "flexible and age appropriate lessons" for primary aged children.

It aims to guide children through puberty and teach them about sexual health, relationship and safe sex through interactive lessons and quizzes.

The website has three modules for different primary ages.

Topics taught to ages five to seven include, external body parts, internal body parts, keeping clean, keeping safe in and out of the house, different emotions and taking care online.

Subjects covered by seven to nine year olds include male and female sexual body parts, keeping clean, getting on with your family and photos of myself online.

Issues addressed by ages nine to 11 include, puberty, periods, wet dreams, sexual intercourse, good and bad touching, sexual orientation, cyberbullying , discrimination and equal opportunities.

The website says: "Growing up with Yasmine and Tom is an online resource to help you easily deliver high-quality sex and relationships education (SRE) as part of a PSHE programme.

"The Department for Education recognises the need for SRE at all key stages and encourages schools to develop their own lesson content with support from expert sources. Growing Up with Yasmine and Tom was developed with this in mind."

Sex and relationship education is compulsory from age 11 onwards and parents have the option to withdraw their children from the classes if they wish.

Schools will have the opportunity to buy the online resource for £299.