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The Camborne / Redruth / Hayle Gazette September 2012


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Mine expert moves back


A FORMER Camborne School of Mines student has returned to Corn- wall to join the team working on re- starting production at South Crofty. Chris Davie (pictured), a leading expert in preparing mining projects for production who has been living and working in North America for many years, has been appointed Ce- leste Copper Corporation’s chief op- erating officer at Western United Mines Limited.


Celeste, a Canada-based com-


pany, has entered into an agreement with Cornish Minerals Limited, which, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, owns and operates South Crofty Mine and controls mineral rights throughout the re- gion. To date, Celeste has acquired a 25 per cent interest in the project, with the option to acquire up to 100 per cent.


ALISON Beck from the Donkey Sanctuary handing Norman and Gerald over to Laura Fallow


Two donkeys go to college


DUCHY College Rose- warne recently welcomed two new arrivals on the campus – Norman and Ger- ald from the Donkey Sanc- tuary in Sidmouth.


The college will be the donkeys’ new home as they


have retired from the Riding for the Disabled charity. Head animal management technician Laura Fallow ex- plained that the sanctuary is always looking for people to rescue the donkeys. ‘We ap- plied last year to be foster


owners and, after passing our checks and a course, we now have two new arrivals,’ she said. The college al- ready has two donkeys – Tinsel and Mistletoe. Laura added: ‘Donkeys like to live in bigger groups


Pictures: Colin Higgs


so it’s nice to now have four of them. The new arrivals have really settled in.’ When the students return in September they will help with the general husbandry, care and grooming of the donkeys.


Chris trained at Camborne School of Mines and designed Wheal Jane’s innovative tin flotation plant – the first in the world – and has worked in mines worldwide. He has always


been interested in South Crofty and worked there as a student.


‘I’m very familiar with the project and the exploration work that has been carried out over the last few years,’ he said. ‘I’ve always been excited by South Crofty and am de- lighted to be working on the project. My wife comes from the area and is looking forward to moving back.’


Campaign to stop too much drinking


A CAMPAIGN to raise awareness of the con- sequences of drinking too much alcohol has been focusing on Re- druth and Camborne. Called ‘What will your drink cost?’ the campaign aims to tackle issues surround- ing alcohol-related vio- lence and antisocial be- haviour.


Safer Cornwall, the


community safety part- nership for Cornwall, is behind the initiative which is being sup- ported by the council, licensing authorities, the fire and rescue ser- vice and Devon and Cornwall Police.


In Redruth an inter- active stand was set up outside Shimmys Shakes and Movies in Fore Street to offer ad-


vice and give the pub- lic the opportunity to check on their own al- cohol intake, with de- vices such a ‘beer gog- gles’ on offer to try. If you think you, or someone you know, needs help with reduc- ing their alcohol con- sumption, some great advice is available on the Drinkaware web- site.


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ROGER Flamank with his 947 Ford Tudor and Trevor Pellow with his 1947 Plymouth at Mount Edgcumbe


Classic days out for owners


CLASSIC American car en- thusiasts from Camborne made the trip to the other side of Cornwall to take part in a dis- play at Mount Edgcumbe. The Mount Edgcumbe Clas- sic and American car show and fair attracted hundreds of en- tries to the grounds and park of Mount Edgcumbe near Tor- point, raising money for Corn- wall Hospice Care and the Friends of Mount Edgcumbe Country Park.


Meanwhile, several enthusi- asts were among the 36 mem- bers of the Cornwall Austin Seven Club who displayed their pre-war Austin Sevens at


the three-day West of England Steam Engine Society Annual Rally at Stithians Showground last month.


Their Sevens ranged from a ‘Chummy’, registered in Sep- tember 1925, which is the old- est Seven on the road in Corn- wall, with other models from the 1930s to the last one, the Big Seven, built in 1938. Many people see these little cars on the county’s roads and this was a chance to see them close up. Club members were delighted to talk about their vehicles, their history, mainte- nance and the joy of driving them around the county.


Viewing from Monday 9:30am to 5:00pm


and Tuesday 9:30am to 6:30pm


Located at Unit 7, Agar Way, Pool TR15 3SF


(Located behind Mac Salvors/Lidl)


MIKE Easton of Redruth talking about his 1935 Ruby at Stithians Showground


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