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  pumpkins2_2010 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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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.
 
  2011 programme
  Sunday 19th June 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.
 
  Wednesday 13th July 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.


 
  Wednesday 10th August 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.
 
  Saturday 13th August Bluegrass Concert, An evening of Bluegrass music by kath and her Bluegrass Boys with cider and pasties
Entrance charge
 
  Wednesday 24th August Big breakfast 2011
A traditional Cornish breakfast in the Tudor Gildhouse
In aid of Church funds

9.00 am-14.00pm

 
  Wednesday 14th September North Cornwall Coast Path
A photographic exploration along the north Cornwall coast path by Mary Street
 
  Sunday 2nd October Poundstock Harvest Festival with lunch in the Gildhouse
 
  Friday 7th October Tintagel Orpheus Male Voice Choir
A musical evening followed by light refreshments in the Gildhouse.
Entrance fee of £7 includes refreshments.
7.00pm

 

 
  Wednesday 12th October Poundstock Gildhouse friends social evening
Membership of the Friends of Poundstock Gildhouse costs just £10 a year
 
  Thurs 21st - Mon 24th October pumpkin Pumpkin Festival and Craft and Food Fair
 
  Wednesday 9th November Christmas Flower Arranging A demonstration of arrangements and table decorations for Christmas from local, award winning, flower arranger, Erica Tippett.
 
  2011 Previous events
May
 

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.

  June
  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 would
use 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
 
  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. 
 
  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.
 
  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.
 
  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.
 
 
  2006
July
A very successful concert by Amorata, a group of talented singers from Bristol.
 
           

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