Veterans Coffee Morning
Calling all veterans!
You are invited to a free event here at the Library and Community Hub tomorrow 10am until 12, where you will enjoy a warm welcome with some refreshments.
Certificate of Appreciation for the Residents of Looe!
Residents of Looe have been presented with a certificate of appreciation following a trip to Ukraine taken by local volunteers including members of the Lions Club of Looe.The group delivered an ambulance to Dobroslav and two other vehicles to Odesa, Ukraine. All three vehicles were full of medical aid and clothing supplies. This was graciously received by those in need, many of whom have been made homeless by the war.
Certificate awarded to the municipality and residents of Looe.
Andy French, a member of the Lions Club in Looe attended the 10-day, 2,200-mile trip:
Andy has said: ‘The volunteers heard heartbreaking stories and saw sights that showed the plight of many in Ukraine. They are proud people but so very grateful for the aid; to know that people far away are thinking of them, and they are not forgotten. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the support of local business in Looe and surrounding areas as well as the support and sponsorship of the ambulance and donations of money, clothes and supplies.
If you would like to learn more about the trip Andy has been recently interviewed by the Cornish Times, an article that can be found via: Looe volunteers and Lions Club take ambulance and aid to Ukraine | cornish-times.co.uk
To support the cause and donate to the next trip aiming to commence Oct-Nov you can visit aid2ukraine.org and select the ‘how to help’ menu.
Knit & Natter wish Margaret a Happy 90th Birthday!
Every Tuesday Knit & Natter meet at our Looe Library and Community Hub. Today was particularly special as local resident Margaret celebrated her 90th birthday.
Looe Town Council would like to wish Margaret a very Happy Birthday and sincerely hope that she had a lovely afternoon.
If you would like to join Knit and Natter you can head to Looe Library and Community Hub every Tuesday 2-4pm!
We welcome Deputy Clerk , Sharon to Looe Town Council Team.
Last week we welcomed Sharon Payne to the Looe Town Council Team! Sharon will be fulfilling the role of Deputy Clerk working closely with or our Town Clerk Lynda Powell.
A little bit about Sharon:
“I moved to Looe in 2020 from my small country pub in Devon. Some of you may recognize me from the Coop in the centre of town – where I enjoyed nearly 4 years getting to know the local groups and becoming a part of a thriving and caring community.
I love the outdoors and spending time on the coast. When the weather isn’t so good, I like to read, cook, or head to the gym for a game of competitive ping pong and a stint on the rowing machine (helps offset all those lovely pasties!)”
We are very grateful to have Sharon on board and we are excited to see what the future will bring!
Extensive programme set to commence on Saltash Tunnel.
Autumn 2024 sees the start of an extensive programme of work to update the technology in and around the Saltash tunnel to keep journeys safe and reliable and reduce the risk of unplanned closures.
National Highways predict the programme is set to commence late Autumn 2024 and will benefit road users for many years to come.
You can stay up to date via the following channels:
X (formally Twitter): @HighwaysSWest
Facebook: HighwaysSWest
Cllr Jim Candy provides an update on North Road Disruption.
Residents have been asking for an update on North Road, West Looe. Cornwall Councillor Jim Candy (Looe West, Pelynt, Lansallos & Lanteglos) has been in contact with Cornwall Highways who are responsible for this work.
Cllr Jim Candy has provided an update: “The delays to this project have been caused as Cormac are reliant on specialist companies who can design and build this scaffolding from the top down. As soon as the scaffolding is in place the piling will be carried out, and the rest of the repairs can be swiftly carried out. Cormac have teams on standby to carry out the work, however it is necessary to create a safe working environment for all involved. I am chasing these repairs on a regular basis, and Cormac officers have reassured me that they are chasing the scaffolding contractors.”
Residents with questions about this issue can contact Cllr Jim Candy at: Cllr.Jim.Candy@cornwall.gov.uk
Looe hosts The Young Fishermen Network, Commercial Fishing Taster Day.
On 29th August, The Young Fishermen Network hosted a commercial fishing taster day at Looe!
In accordance with the network’s website, the average age of fishermen in the UK is 57! The day was part of a wider initiative to encourage a younger generation of fishermen and mitigate the barriers they face.
The taster day replicated an event that previously took place in Newlyn introducing a series of activities including:
• A chat about information on fishing, how to get started and how to apply to training courses.
• A tour of Looe harbour and tour into Pengelley’s fishmonger, learning about the process of the catch.
• Learning how to tie a variety of knots and splices used in the industry.
• Safety session on lifejackets, PLB, EPIRB’s.
If you want to find out more about The Young Fishermen Network you can check out their Instagram & Youtube accounts @youngfishermennetwork and listen to their podcast episode here: http://open.spotify.com/episode/4HUWx0q0AXnQgoYr4Uhiu8….
Be sure to follow & share to support the team & their project.
If you wish to find out more about Seafood Cornwall Training, the training providers, check out their Instagram @sctnewlyn and their website here: seafoodcornwalltraining.co.uk
Duck and Cover, Looe Duck Race Returns!
The annual Lions Club of Looe Duck Race took place this Bank Holiday weekend where 5,500 ducks were dropped in to the river (and collected by the amazing team of volunteers). We are grateful for this tradition and the support it receives from both locals and tourists alike. If you would like to read more about the Lions of Looe and their upcoming projects you can visit their website at: https://looelions.co.uk/
Ducks race toward net at the end of the river!
The winners this year were as follows, with 1st prize winning £1000! 1st: 5042
2nd: 3802
3rd: 2784
4th: 3329
PLEASE NOTE: All ducks are recovered from the river by The Lions of Looe, using nets across the rivers width. This ensures no pollution to the river and no harm to other animals)!
Closure Order – Sandplace Road, St Martin.
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 S.14: Temporary Prohibition of Traffic
Location: Sandplace Road, St Martin
Timing: 8th September 2024 to 8th September 2024 (09:30 to 15:30 hours)
Contact: Sunbelt Rentals Ltd on 0370 0500 792, email: surveys@sunbeltrentals.co.uk
The above closure has been approved. Please click the following link to view a map and associated documents:
A huge thankyou to Looe Library Delivery Driver, Andy!
Last week we gave a sad goodbye and HUGE thankyou to Andy for his many years of voluntary work at Looe Library!
Andy delivered books fortnightly to housebound borrowers, making a huge difference to their lives*.
Andy (middle)
Please note this service will still resume, with thanks to our amazing volunteer Malcom (not pictured).
