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NEWS
& EVENTS
All news and events related
stories will appear here first, so if you would like to be the
first to know the latest be sure to visit again soon!
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POUNDSTOCK GILDHOUSE FOOD AND CRAFT FAIR AND
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL October 22 and 23
Saturday 10:00-17:00pm Sunday 12:00- 16:00 pm
Lots of stalls from local craftsmen and food producers. Large
selection of refreshments on sale. Bring your pumpkin for the
annual weigh-in. Marvel at the decorated pumpkins. Stalls in
church and Gildhouse. In aid of church and Gildhouse funds. Come
and buy your early Christmas presents
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POUNDSTOCK
GILDHOUSE
WEDNESDAY TALKS 2011
On the second
Wednesday of each month Poundstock Gildhouse hosts a series of interesting talks and demonstrations at 7.30pm in the feasting
hall. There is a small entrance charge. |
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2011 programme
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Sunday 19th June |
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Trebarfoote
Manor Strawberry Garden Party A traditional Strawberry Garden
party in the grounds of the grade 2 listed Trebarfoote Manor
dating back to at least the early 17th century. Enjoy the views
over the beautiful Millook valley towards the magnificent north
Cornish cliffs.
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Wednesday 13th July |
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Cornish
Crosses, an illustrated talk by Andrew Langdon a local historian
and bard of the Cornish Gorsedd who has spent 30 years
researching and restoring ancient stone crosses some of which
date back to the 9th century.
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Wednesday 10th August |
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Launceston
Priory – an illustrated talk by local
author Terry Faull on what was once a very powerful priory that
owned almost 250 lands all over north Cornwall and Devon.
There is a small entrance charge.
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Saturday 13th August |
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Bluegrass
Concert, An evening of Bluegrass music by kath and her Bluegrass
Boys with cider and pasties Entrance charge |
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Wednesday 24th August |
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Big
breakfast 2011 A traditional Cornish breakfast in the Tudor
Gildhouse In aid of Church funds9.00 am-14.00pm
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Wednesday 14th September |
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North
Cornwall Coast Path A photographic exploration along the
north Cornwall coast path by Mary Street |
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Sunday 2nd October |
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Poundstock
Harvest Festival with lunch in the Gildhouse |
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Friday 7th October |
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Tintagel
Orpheus Male Voice Choir A musical evening followed by light
refreshments in the Gildhouse. Entrance fee of £7 includes
refreshments. 7.00pm
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Wednesday 12th October |
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Poundstock
Gildhouse friends social evening Membership of the Friends of
Poundstock Gildhouse costs just £10 a year |
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Thurs 21st - Mon 24th
October |
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Pumpkin
Festival and Craft and Food Fair |
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Wednesday 9th November |
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Christmas
Flower Arranging A demonstration of arrangements and table
decorations for Christmas from local, award winning, flower
arranger, Erica Tippett.
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2011 Previous events May |
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On May 13th Local
Chef Nicky Vereker came to the Gildhouse and gave a very
interesting talk and demonstration of recipes for food that can
be foraged locally, the recipes included wild garlic which can
be found in abundance locally and is delicious when mixed with
soft cheese, and also sea spinach, a vegetable similar to garden
spinach which grows beside the sand dunes. Nicky also included
in her demonstration a recipe for delicious rhubarb and custard
muffins which were much appreciated by everyone present. |
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June |
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The Gildhouse
talk for June was by Richard Peirce Richard Peirce is world
renowned as a shark expert but he also knows a thing or two
about pirates. He entertained a rapt audience at the May
‘Wednesdays at the Gildhouse’ events with tales of such local
villains as the Mariscos of Lundy, who terrorised the Bristol
Channel in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, and our very
own Penfounds, whose pirate feuds may have led to the infamous
murder at the altar in Poundstock Church. And there were plenty
more. For hundreds of years it certainly wasn’t safe to go
sailing round our shores – if the sea didn’t get you, the
pirates probably woulduse
talk for June was by Richard Peirce who enthralled everybody
with his 'Perils of the Deep'
We needed a cup of tea after that, but once our nerves were
restored Richard introduced us to some of his favourite
creatures: the sharks that inhabit the waters around our shores.
He combines his skills as freelance writer and film-maker
with his role as director of the Shark Conservation Society in
making films designed to make viewers think twice. His latest
production features freak accidents involving sharks – shark
attacks on our very own shores, a so-called ‘gentle giant’
basking shark that caused the drowning of three people, and a
chef who managed to be bitten by a dead shark while waiting for
the traffic lights to turn green – but then opened our eyes to
the terrible way we have treated these creatures and are
hounding some species to extinction |
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2009 The Gildhouse
was recently shortlisted for the Conservation award in the
prestigious Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) South
West Town and Country Design Awards and the committee were
delighted when we were announced as the winner! The Chair of the
judges said "The sense of community pride in this subtle and
sensitive renovation of the medieval Gildhouse was palpable. The
architects philosophy of 'just enough' shone through with
imperceptible and crafted repair merging seamlessly with
appropriate and measured new work to accommodate disabled access
and facilities". The architect, Jonathan Rhind worked with the
local authorities on this project to revitalise an historic site
ensuring a sensitive bringing back to life enabling the medieval
building to continue the tradition of its central role at the
heart of the village into the 21st century. 2009 has been an
exciting year in the new life of the Gildhouse, we have had
visits from nine schools with over 350 children dressing up and
experiencing life in Tudor times, we have also held two family
education days which were a great success. There have been five
Wedding receptions and parties as well as Community events such
as concerts, talks, courses and meetings. We have also had
visits from associations and clubs and have been open on
Wednesdays throughout the summer for refreshments and tours of
the building. |
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2008
Pumpkin Festival and Craft Fayre The weekend of 25/26 October saw the Gildhouse and Church
packed with stalls selling wonderful local crafts and produce and
as well the annual Pumpkin Festival took place. In spite of the
poor growing season this year it included more pumpkins than ever,
although there were only two entries for the heaviest pumpkin
there were lots of carved and decorated entries. There was also a
cookery demonstration of pumpkin recipes and refreshments
including freshly made pumpkin soup.
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2008 Operation Raleigh A concert was held in September, the performers consisting of
local young musicians and singers brought together by Emily
Waterhouse to raise funds for Operation Raleigh.
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2008 Gift Day On 2nd and 3rd August the annual
Church Gift Day was held
along with an exhibition of
old farming implements. |
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2008 Kenys Rak Hav - Singing For Summer
On June 21st we welcomed the return of Amorata who entertained
us with a programme of wonderful music. The concert in the Church
was followed by a sumptuous feast in the Gildhouse with food
provided by the ladies of the parish which was enjoyed by all who
attended.
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2008 Official opening of The Gildhouse
Sunday May 25th
The newly restored Poundstock Gildhouse was officially opened by Lady Mary Holborrow, Lord Lieutenant of
Cornwall. |
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2007 Since
Maythis year the builders have been busy with the restoration
work and the Gildhouse has been a hive of activity.
The works are
coming to an end now and we were able to hold the annual
Pumpkin
Festival and Craft Fayre, using the Feasting Hall. |
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2006 December Gildhouse
Launch Night! On Friday 1st December an evening was held to
celebrate the successful lottery funding bid and to launch the
project ahead of work starting in Spring 2007. |
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2006 October
HLF
bid successful! After four years hard work by the working
group, we have been successful in getting a grant from the
Heritage Lottery Fund. The Gildhouse was also the venue for the
annual Pumpkin Festival and Craft Fayre, Harvest lunch and an
exhibition of Christening Gowns. |
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2006 July
A very successful concert by Amorata, a group of
talented singers from Bristol. |
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