CHAHP News

Equinox Sunset Event 20th March

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Category: Walks

We will meet in the Hurlers Car Park at 4pm have a look at some of the Bronze Age monuments in the area & be back hopefully to see the sun set behind the skyline barrow on Craddock Moor from the Hurlers around 6pm. Brian will be explaining the fascinating work he has been doing on the monument & we then hope to retire to the Cheesewring Hotel for sustenance. I need to sort out permissions etc regarding the route, but do not envisage it being longer than a couple of miles. I hope you are able to join us.

CHAHP Potential New Projects Drop In Event

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Come and join us to look at some of the exciting projects that have been planned to celebrate the extension of the Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project, and to have a chance to comment on CHAHPs past events & projects. The Project team look forward to meeting you.

St. Martins Church Hall, Liskeard 12^th March 3pm to 7pm

CHAHP Potential New Projects Drop In Event

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Category: Latest News

Come and join us to look at some of the exciting projects that have been planned to celebrate the extension of the Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project, and to have a chance to comment on CHAHPs past events & projects. The Project team look forward to meeting you.

St. Martins Church Hall, Liskeard 12^th March 3pm to 7pm

Research ‘hub’ to help Caradon Hill area residents discover local and family history

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Press Release issued on 22 January 2013

A new research 'hub' has been built in Liskeard to help local residents trace their family roots and research local history.

The new facility, at Stuart House in Barras Street, will give users access to local newspaper files from the 1800s, Cornish parish records, census material and information on births, deaths and marriages. Access will be free of charge though there will be a charge for printing.

Developed by the Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project (CHAHP) and The Stuart House Trust, the project has also brought back to life 19th Century copies of the Cornish Times newspaper.

From Friday 1 February, members of the public will be able to access digital copies of the weekly newspaper from the first edition published in January 1857 to December 1900.

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Caradon Archaeology visit Bearah Tor Quarry

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The event on Sunday 13th October was well attended with 28 braving the biting wind, whilst simultaneously enjoying glorious sunshine. As well as spectacular views of Bodmin Moor the attendees were shown around the site by local stone mason Ian Piper whose family has worked here for generations.

Another object of the walk was to indentify a base for the medieval wheel headed cross, currently in Pendeen House, Liskeard. The Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project in partnership with English Heritage and cross expert Andrew Langdon will this month be restoring the monument before moving it back to the location from which it was removed in the early C20th. All those who attended reported have a fascinating insight to the site, and Ian Piper was thanked for giving up his Sunday morning to show the group around. On the way back down the track several archaeological features were identified including a large Bronze Age round house, and a Neolithic chambered tomb.

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Event Cancellations

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Subject: TONIGHT'S BIRDWATCHING TALK IS POSTPONED 18/01/13

Sent on behalf of Jen Bousfield

Dear All,
Just had a call from our prospective speaker Gary Lewis. He is worried about getting to and from Stoke Climsland tonight in adverse weather, so the event has been cancelled for tonight and will be held at a later date.

Subject Phoenix United Clearance Work Cancelled 19/01/13

Sent on behalf of Chrissie le Marchant

Dear all

I’m sorry but we are going to have to cancel tomorrows work party, not all of the permissions needed to work on this site have been received back, in particular the one from Natural England to do works on the SSSI.

Hopefully we will be able to get to do some works on the site in future.

Thank you for your interest in helping look after the site.

Painting Classes with Jennie Boniface

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Painting classes with Jennie Boniface to start soon:

Beginners and improvers are welcome on these painting workshops at the Liskerrett Community Centre, Liskeard 10am-4pm

Cost per session £5.00 - subsidised by Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project

Friday 25th January - CHARCOAL

Combine Charcoal, Watercolour and Ink to achieve a tonal and atmospheric Moorland view

Friday 1st February - PAINTING SPECIAL EFFECTS WITH WATERCOLOUR

Using a selection of alternative techniques recreate the textures of the Moors, Rocks and Stones

Friday 8th February - PAINTING MIXED MEDIA

Inspired by images of the Caradon Hill Area, use a variety of water-based media to create a textured collaged painting

Friday 15th February - SOFT PASTELS

Produce a pastel painting depicting the moods, light and colours of the Caradon Hill Area

To book onto a workshop or for further information about art classes, please contact:

Liskerrett Centre on 01579 340307 or visit www.liskerrett.co.uk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or Jennie Boniface on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A Birdwatcher's Year in Cornwall

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CANCELLED! Mid-Tamar Wildlife Group on this Friday, 18th at the Old School in Stoke Climsland at 7.30pm.

The speaker is Gary Lewis who manages the Environmental Record Centre for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (ERCCIS). Please note, there is a small charge for non-CWT members.

Full details on the LAPWG website: http://www.launcestonparishwildlife.org.uk/?q=node/5163

12 week Creative non-fiction writing course.

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Are there stories or events you have experienced in your life, family's, or those of people you know, or those that you've always wanted to investigate and feel these could make enlightening reading?

This 12 week course will provide you with the tools to write an engaging narrative which explores the emotions and happenings of real-lives.

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Training Opportunities for Volunteers

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A range of new courses for volunteers are being provided by the Lottery Heritage funded Caradon Hill Area Heritage Project.

These are certificated courses, which are free to those living, working or volunteering in the project area and booking is essential by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . To confirm a course booking, you need to supply a full name, address and telephone number.

Course:          1st Aid - HSE Emergency First Aid at Work

Venue             Liskerrett Centre, Liskeard

Date               Saturday 9th February 2013

Time               9.30am – 4.30pm

Tutor              Howlett Training Partnership

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