VILLAGE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION 2000

Up Date

The Judges arrived and assemble at the village centre by the Chestnut Tree, grown from a conker brought back from Flanders during the 1^st World War. As this tree is getting old, several people are taking conkers to grow so that when the time comes, we can replace the tree with one of it’s own offspring. The Chestnut Tree is a designated Conservation Area since 1997.
	On to St. Tudy Forge – once the blacksmith’s, now Phil Tizzard runs his garden furniture making business from here. Point out the Binding Stone, cobbles and pump and granite gulley - re-instated for January 1st. Drew Memorials of Bodmin carved the plaque, explaining the use of the Binding Stone on Delabole Slate.
On to the Pub – improved since new tenants took over 3 years ago. Now serving good food using local produce wherever possible. On to the Shop – Shaun and Geraldine Livesey took over the shop 3 years ago and have turned it in to a very successful and modern min-market. They listen to what the villagers want and wherever possible act on it. They provide a delivery service, which is particularly useful to housebound and elderly people. They display pictures by local artists and Binding Stone Book in the window. They will also display photographs of special occasions e.g. Carnival and take orders for copies.
Next, the Piggy House, a small museum, of crafts and old tools. Opens to public on request, and especially during other village festivities such as Flower Festival.
Round School lane, showing the Judges the old pig stys, and on to the School. Joy is there to show the Judges around.
Now heading towards the playing field looking at the tradition Cornish slate walls and door canopies. Through footpath to playing fields, showing the play equipment and floodlights. Next the Old Rectory, and then down to the Glebe, sheltered housing, by way of the footpath. Now back to the Church, showing the public toilets. On through the Churchyard, pointing out the Bligh Family Memorial plaque. Taking a look inside church. Then on to the Bus shelter, which is used as a village notice board. Showing the light, funded by 1998 winning Prize Money

On to the Clink, and War Memorial, then on to the Village Hall for the displays and presentation.