Bridge over Penpol Creek, Hayle. CONSULTATION

Most of the past plans for developing Hayle Harbour have had the idea of bridges linking various parts of the harbour, and the current plans were no exception.

INGs proposals which changed as the ideas developed mainly showed a footbridge between the centre of South Quay and Penpol Terrace, landing on the grass bank, with a crossing to the shops on Penpol Terrace, integrating the new Supermarket car park with the existing shopping centre, in effect creating a circular route under the viaduct into Foundry Square and back around to the Supermarket, which will have North and South main entrances. This would mean that whatever challenges Foundry shops face from the new Supermarket could be balanced by a proportion of the new shoppers easily accessing the rest of the Penpol and Foundry shops and services before or after a Supermarket visit, using the 3 hours free car parking.

This bridge would link directly across the car park to the public footpath Rights of Way around Carnsew Pool, and down past the Weir to the Point.

A bridge at this location would be attractive, useful, and become an integrated part of the new shopping area.

This is mainly what has been pictured in press releases and on the Internet, so people could be forgiven for thinking it was what was going to happen.

IT IS UNDER THREAT THOUGH, of being ‘POACHED’ by the “Hayle Harbour Trust” originally formed to oppose the ING harbour development, formed from the “Friends of Hayle Harbour” who opposed the development, which in turn had been formed from the “Hayle Residents Association” who were at that time opposing the harbour development.

The Hayle Harbour Trust (HHT) seek to be the recipients of harbour land and property when ING complete the development and move on, hoping to become the body that owns and manages Hayle Harbour in the future. (There will be Public Consultation on that in 2013.)

HHT would like to take over East Quay, where Baumbachs Boat Builders are, Strawberry Blonde’s hairdressers, the shellfish processing warehouse and the old Gasworks/Tyre Services depot etc. They have evolving plans for east Quay, but as the existing owners may have their own ideas of what should happen, we are some way away from any concrete proposals.

HHT want the bridge for THEIR plans, sited at the sea end of South Quay behind Philps Pasty Factory and shop, to connect South Quay to whatever future development MIGHT (or might not) happen on East Quay.

How many shoppers would walk all the way from their cars to the end of South Quay, cross a bridge to have to cross the road somewhere near the Royal Standard Pub and that road corner to access the Penpol Terrace shops? Few if any I suspect, and I believe that NOT having the bridge across the middle of Penpol Creek damages the whole future of Foundry as a shopping area.

Let Hayle Harbour Trust seek the funding for “their” bridge themselves in the future, if their ideas ever come to fruition, but please don’t damage the future prosperity and viability of Foundry shopping area by ‘stealing’ the centre bridge over Penpol Creek!

There will be an EXHIBITION AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION on the siting of the bridge at Passmore Edwards Institute, Hayle on 13^th December 2012 from 12.0 noon, midday to 6.30pm which will be the basis for deciding where the bridge goes.

PLEASE DON’T MISS THIS CONSULTATION AND CHANCE TO HAVE YOUR SAY.

Graham Coad.

WIN £20,000 WITH YOUR PASTY?

HAYLE is a bit of a pasty capital for Cornwall with some great and well known pasties being made or sold in the town.

Does any of you have a REALLY special  pasty recipe?  A Competition winner perhaps?

This chap Mark Leung has contacted one of our town councillors asking if anyone in Cornwall wants to submit a really good Cornish Pasty recipe for a planned TV programme...... Lets see what we can do (There IS a big prize!) LIKE and SHARE with your fave Cook friends!

"I am currently working on the production of a brand new ITV show where we are searching for people to apply for the show. This is the biggest ever search for Britain's best loved recipe, and it’s a competition that anyone can enter, all it takes is the ability to cook one delicious dish. The winning dish from the series will earn its owner a substantial cash prize of £20,000 as well as the pride of seeing their dish on the shelves of Marks & Spencer across the country (with all proceeds going to charity).

I am currently looking for some people to apply with great pasty recipes. It would be great if you could pass around the attached information to see if anyone would like to apply. Remember ANYONE can apply – teams & individuals welcome!

Terms & conditions and application forms can be found at the web address below. Also please feel free to pass this information to any colleagues, friends or family you feel may be interested in the show." 

Food Glorious Food


Many Thanks

Mark Leung
Researcher
Food Glorious Food
020 3227 5992

Hayle and Facebook

Hayle Town Council is now using Facebook Pages, and soon will be using it for for some of its official business, informing and getting feedback from Facebook...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hayle-Town-Council/440862479279027 

..and the town Swimming Pool...
https://www.facebook.com/HayleSwimmingPool 

..and the campaign for A Sports Hall for Hayle...
https://www.facebook.com/SportsHallForHayle 


We want to let people know whats happening in Hayle, and even get feedback from the people if possible!

HAYLE HARBOUR FUTURE MANAGEMENT

HAYLE HARBOUR LIAISON GROUP

The Hayle Harbour Liaison Group (HHLG) has started to meet again, bringing together representatives of various groups and interests in the town to act as a first stage consultation group with ING and the Hayle and Cornwall Councils.

What we are working on now is the method by which the harbour will eventually be run after the development is complete and ING have moved on.

Mr Dave Slatter from Cornwall Council has been working on around half a dozen possible ways a harbour can be properly and legally run and managed, and will soon be able to present Hayle with clear options as to what Hayle People prefer.

Of course ING as the owners of the Harbour can do pretty much what they want with it , and the final decision is down to them, but they have agreed to pass the management ownership and control of the harbour to locals IF a suitable solution that satisfies ING Head Office, the legal requirements and the local people.

HHLG will work towards presenting the final options to the public for as wide a consultation as possible, hopefully including articles in local papers and local websites, and exhibitions where people can visit and ask questions and leave feedback.

If you feel that YOUR group, club, interest or body should be involved in this please write explaining your interest to 

Mr Gary Cartmell c/o Hayle Harbour Authority Ltd,

The Old Customs House
North Quay
Hayle
Cornwall
TR27 4BL

Please start thinking about how you feel the harbour should be run, and listen out for news on Consultation meetings etc.

Graham Coad.

Hayle Pool!

Hayle Swimming Pool open every day from now...

Just an update on Hayle Outdoor Swimming Pool....It's been open weekends throughout June, after an early start to coincide with the Jubille Weekends, but suffered from one of the rainiest wettest Junes on record!

Not to be deterred, as July is imminent it will be open every day (unless the weather is foul) from this weekend onwards, with all fingers crossed for a change to some decent summer weather!

It really DOES make a difference this year if people use the pool. With finances so tight every paying swimmer is a help, so PLEASE USE OUR POOL.

...and the Riviere Cafe at the pool for drinks light lunches and refreshments!

Hayle Outdoor Swimming Pool Re-opens 2012

Hayle Outdoor Swimming Pool

Our pool opens at 11 am Saturday2nd June 2012 after brilliant help from teams of local volunteers over the last few weekends. Everything from cleaning through grasscutting to carpentry has been completed just in time as the pumps and filters ran continuously cleaning and clearing the water.

There will be a short re-opening ceremony at 11.30 then FREE SWIMMING all day till 6pm, with refreshments available from Cafe Riviere at the pool at reasonable prices.

History......

Technically a LIDO as it is an outdoor swimming and recreation place, Hayle’s pool was built by Hayle people FOR Hayle back in the 1970s.

Sited at the western end of King George V memorial walk at its junction with the new North Quay road, it is built over an historic old sluice channel, and an industrial outflow shute.

No big European Grants, no flashy Development Agency or company, no nationally famous pool building company.

No Council or public body created it FOR Hayle; Hayle people did it themselves including a local builder and labour, some of it apparently voluntary.

Although we have not been able to find authoritative early records, we have pieced together bits and pieces from local knowledge and family stories and there is now a BIT of history.

From a photo of a train passing the then unfenced pool we know the pool was there prior to 1983 when the rail tracks on the branch line were lifted, local man Dick Horwell puts the date of building the pool at around 1978, while local woman Tracey Dawson (nee Pellow) thought maybe 1974, and that her father Conway Pellow helped with some work on it. Apparently the paving slabs were rescued from another site in Hayle where they were being replaced!

During its time, it has been run and funded by Hayle, and at some stage came into the ownership and management of Hayle Town Council, and for some time was loyally supported by the Friends of Hayle Pool, who also strove to raise money for the pool to be heated.  When they were wound up they were able to pass a respectable £5,000 to Hayle Town Council who have it “ring fenced” for heating and have been adding to the fund where and when possible. ‘

In the past couple of years, HTC (Hayle Town Council) have looked at various types of cover for the pool and were interested in a polycarbonate ‘greenhouse’ like cover that could be opened or closed depending on the weather, and would help keep any warmth in the pool, which tends to warm during the day and cool at night.

Gas, oil or electric heating for the pool has been a worrying issue, especially with an open air pool and today’s awareness of “sustainability” and “Green” issues, and solar power HAD been too expensive in the past, nonetheless HTC were working on the ideas when the worldwide economic situation and the UK recession started to really bite locally, and Cornwall Council dropped a bombshell!

Probably the most expensive aspect of running the pool is the wage, insurance and equipment bill for the essential lifeguards, and for some time these were mostly covered by monetary and other assistance from Penwith District Council, which passed to Cornwall Council when it became the Unitary Authority

Up until 2010, Cornwall Council provided £22,000 towards the running costs of the pool, which was reduced to £8,000 in 2011 and £5,000 this year.

Next year the input from Cornwall Council will be ZERO. Hayle is not being singled out, all across Cornwall pools and leisure facilities are being put under similar pressure with funding withdrawn or being passed into the ownership of town and parish councils and other bodies.

SO it’s all back in Hayle’s hands again, IF we want to keep the pool going we will have to fund it all ourselves!

The swimming pool costs approximately £20,000 per year to run and last year made £6,591 in admissions, so there is clearly a gap.

With luck, by the time you read this in June, the pool should be open, as we plan to open it for the Memorial Walk Jubilee event on Sunday 3^rd June 2012 and each weekend in June before full time opening in July until the end of School summer holidays.

If you come, and find it a bit dated or quaint, or think it should be smarter and slicker, remember that it is maintained solely by local volunteers, often using their own equipment, and in their own time. Be open minded please.

The Café franchise has been won by brother and sister, Simon and Elizabeth Tytler who hope to work with HTC and volunteers to recreate a Pool Support Group.

PLEASE USE THE POOL, all day swim, Adult £5, Child £3, £1 for spectators, leaving and returning included, free parking. (Season tickets available) Every paying user helps the pool, and hopefully you can join the Pool Supporters Group, ask at the Pool Cafe or call the town clerk on 01736 755005.

Email townclerk@hayletowncouncil.net      Web http://www.hayletowncouncil.net/

Visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/HayleSwimmingPool

Hayle Pool Opens 2012

Hayle Pool IS open in 2012.

Copperhouse Pool- Silted up?

Copperhouse Pool is a familiar feature of Hayle, passed or glanced at most days by many of us and an attractive part of the town, scenic with the tide in, and a bonus for local and visiting bird watchers when the tide is out.

Not a natural pool, it was artificially created when the harbour was a busy and developing port by building out from the northern, Towans side and the creation of a sluice gate to impound tidal water for sluicing the waterways and a bridge for improved access.

Part of Hayle’s tidal estuary system before the civil engineering and reshaping of the waterways as Hayle developed, the estuaries were open. There was no enclosure of Copperhouse Pool, no Black Road and Black Bridge to create Wilson's Pool, the Recreation Ground was open estuary, and as the tide surged up the open and unrestricted east lobe of the estuary, the only restriction may have been an early bridge at Loggans.

The Marsh Lane area up to Angarrack most likely really was marsh, possibly even tidal estuary still, and it is probable that with little restriction tides reached far higher than today.

Over the years, land around Loggans was built up and reclaimed, rivers tamed and rerouted,  and the east estuary was crossed by tracks and bridges that became  Lethlean Lane and Black Road, and the Swing bridge and road to North Quay.

Compared with the full surge of tidal water in pre-industrial days, each development restricted the flow of seawater, and with mine waste and agricultural silt being washed down the Angarrack River and other streams, the estuary silted up above each new obstruction. 

Marsh lane area still floods, but mainly from heavy rain, and is mostly moist grazing meadows.

The next bit of the estuary having silted up was made into the Recreation Ground (opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh 60 years ago in 1952) and the area restricted by Black road between Copperhouse and the bottom of Phillack Hill, known as Wilson's pool became salt marsh and reed beds, but was regularly inundated by fresh sea water at the highest tides for years.

The old wooden sluice gates under the Swing bridge could open fully allowing a good inflow of water, and a smaller sluice, buried beneath the Swimming Pool and road now, also allowed in a substantial flow of water which at the highest tides lapped almost at the very lip of the old docks and pool walls with a depth of water that allowed sailing yachts to the extent that there were regattas!

The first restriction though was the stopping of the sluice under the Swimming Pool some 30-40 years ago. With that closed off it was simply not possible at the high point of each tide for the same volume of water to come through the remaining sluice gates before the outside levels dropped again.

This was compounded when regular active sluicing finally ended, and to retain an element of sluicing effect,  one of the pair of wooden sluice gates  was braced shut at all times by a heavy timber prop, effectively halving the inward flow, and from that time the highest tides were noticeably lower, yet still enough to occasionally flood Wilson's Pool.

These wooden sluice gates were then replaced by a mechanically operated vertically rising steel flood gate as part of a flood prevention scheme, which restored the ability of tides to use the full size of the channel under the swing bridge.

Sadly for some time now, the control of the flood prevention gate has come under the Environment Agency, who “to be on the safe side”, keep the gate almost permanently down with only about a meter gap to allow water in.

This means that the water level is always far lower than it used to be, boats trying to row find the bottom scraping or oars, yachts with keels just can’t be used and during one swimming event contestants complained their hands were touching bottom.

This has given rise to the understandable idea that “Copperhouse Pool has silted up” but, while there must have been some silting, the biggest negative effect in recent years has been the policy of the Environment Agency.

Attempts by local groups  to get more water allowed into the pool regularly, have been rebuffed by the Environment Agency, on ECONOMIC grounds as they claim there is a cost element in sending an operator to Hayle to vary the height of the gate.

You MIGHT be aware that in other parts of the UK, the EA have spent large sums of money reverting farmland back to Salt Marsh, yet in Hayle they allow Wilson's Pool to dry out and change character.

Wilson's Pool and Copperhouse Pool are part of the Hayle Site of Special Scientific Interest which is managed by English Nature, most of Copperhouse Pool is owned by the RSPB, the Environment Agency have responsibilities, and the Harbour Company have legal rights and responsibilities. Only Hayle Town Council as the representative body of Hayle people has no rights.

Would YOU like to see higher water in Copperhouse Pool?

Hayle Fire Station...REALLY!!!!

Back in 2004 this mocked up Reliant Robin took pride of place in the Hayle Illuminated Carnival, a satirical 'dig' at the authorities who had resisted siting a Fire Station in Hayle since they closed the temporary one at the end of World War 2!!

Today Cornwall Council's Scrutiny Committee unanimously approved proposals for new Fire Stations in the West of Cornwall with a new Hub to replace Camborne and Redruth Fire Stations, AND a Community Fire Station at Hayle sited in Commercial Road Car Park, opposite the Cornish Arms pub!

It will include facilities for joint use by Ambulance and local Police if they decide to come on board.

A lot of work has gone into this over YEARS by successive councils and concerned members of the Hayle Community, and now Hayle's Cornwall Councillors John Coombe and John Pollard have been able to play a part in bringing this about at last.

Now lets see how soon this can be built!!!

(...and will someone please tell Geoffrey Holman!!!)

Cornwall Music Academy Opening Sat 5th May

Cornwall Music Academy is holding a Grand Opening on Saturday 5th May 2012 10.00 am - 4.00 pm to showcase their move to brand new, purpose-built premises at Hayle Industrial Park. It will be a fun day for all the family featuring free music lessons, live bands, beginner Ukulele, world music workshops, instrument demonstrations, cosmic images, kindermusik, stalls, a bouncy castle, free giveaways, food and drink.

The highlight of the day will be the appearance of the legendary Pete Long (who has played with Jools Holland, Sir Paul McCartney and The Stereophonics), playing the saxophone on the outside stage as well as offering a master class in Jazz and Improvisation and even some 1:1 sessions.

Special Offers for the day include 10% off all John Packer instruments and the chance to win a brand new alto saxophone in the grand prize draw.

Anyone who would like to book a free lesson at this event on any of the following instruments: Piano, Sax, Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, Trumpet, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Guitar, Saxophone or Drums, or a vocal lesson, should call to book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Cornwall Music Academy, Hayle Industrial Park, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5JR (Behind M & S). Telephone 01736 752247 or email info@cornwallmusicacademy.co.uk

Additional Information

Cornwall Music Academy was established by Nikki Wagstaffe in 2010 at Foundry in Hayle. 

She started out with three studios and two members of staff. In the same year she was short-listed for the Ignite Cornwall Business Plan competition and her business plan was Highly Commended. 

Two years later the academy now has over 350 students (children and adults) in schools as well as its own studios and the staff numbers have increased to 13. This incredible expansion has led to the move to brand new, purpose-built premises on the Hayle Industrial Park. 

The academy now boasts five studios (with another nearing completion), a stage, band-room and rehearsal rooms. The SilverWinds Music Shop is also here, which specialises in instrument sales and repairs (it's the only on-site instrument workshop in Cornwall), music tutor books and sheet music. 

Nikki has been short-listed for Young Business Person of the Year for the Cornwall Business Awards. Winners will be announced on the 17th May 2012. 

The Grand Opening of the new music academy is not only the showcasing of new, bigger premises but is also a celebration of the incredible achievements of an entrepreneurial owner who has managed to generate the incredible expansion of this unique business in Cornwall despite the challenges of a recession. 

See the following sources of more information: www.cornwallmusicacademy.co.uk, http://www.silverwinds.co.uk/ and http://www.facebook.com/CornwallMusicAcademyOfficial

Cornwall Music Academy

Unit 20

Hayle Industrial Park

Hayle

Cornwall

TR27 5JR

01736 752247

www.cornwallmusicacademy.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook www.facebook.com/cornwallmusicacademyofficial 

NO TO PASTY TAX!

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

PASTY TAX!

Now I really like a pasty and I like the bugger ot,

an a pasty often cost me all the cash that I have got.

So if the bleddy gummunt add on the VEEAYTEE

I shent be able t'ave one fer me dinner or me tea!

Tes more than jes a pie you see, an more than jes a treat,

tes a bit of Cornish Culture that meks life a bit mor sweet.

We bin eating them fer centuries so I spec we went stop now

but we'll remember next election, how you taxed our favourite chow!

From Lands End to the Tamar I hope you all will note,

not a Libral Dem ner Tory should get a single vote!

I knaw our George and Andrew voted right on pasty tax

an this is nothing persnal, but this pome you can take back

to David bleddy Cameron, and George bleddy Osborne too,

that tax upon our culture and identity won't do!

Repeal this hated Pasty Tax and do us all a favour,

So we can buy the pasties that add to Cornwall's flavour.

Cornwall is a special place I think we all agree

We deserve our pasties and we want them Duty Free!

(Pome wrote by Graham Coad)

New Cornwall Archive and Record Centre..HAYLE??

Proposed Site

Cornwall needs a new Archive and record Centre, as the current location in the basements under old County Hall is bursting at the seams and money is being spent on renting other space as well.

A NEW Centre is to be built, in purpose built new complex to all the necessary modern standards needed for proper storage of Archive material.

 Communities in Cornwall were invited to apply to be the location for the new Archive, and Cornwall Councillor John Pollard submitted a bid for Hayle, based on the unsurfaced car park opposite Jewsons by the viaduct, currently owned by ING who are very keen on the proposals.

Among the requirements are that the site is handy for private and public transport by road, rail and bus, and Hayle definitely qualifies there!

Thiks could also be a case where Hayle Foundry being a conservation area and part of the World Heritage site could be an advantage!

It has just been announced that, from 38 applications, HAYLE IS IN THE FINAL SHORTLIST OF THREE!!

Hayle Outdoor Swimming Pool Support

HAYLE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL SUPPORT GROUP MEETING FRIDAY 13TH APRIL 7.30 pm at Hayle Community Centre, Queensway, Hayle!!!!!!!!

All welcome, we have formed as a community group independent of Hayle Town Council, (but supported by them) and anyone who wants to help or support the pool or just sit and listen is welcome!

Last Wednesday's meeting with the Town Council had an encouraging turn out of potential supporters and a "show of hands" gave unanimous support to keeping the pool going!

Lots of people threw in their ideas and opinions and some really encouraging ideas surfaced.

Please keep the momentum going and come to the Friday 13th meeting ...and bring a friend!

North Quay Bridge, Hayle Cornwall.

Nick Farrars photo shows workers preparing for todays concrete pour and the casting of North Quay Bridge, Hayle. Scheduled to take 14 hours from 7am this morning. The weather and forecast are perfect, so fingers crossed for no big accidents or road holdups for the fleet of cement mixer lorries!

North Quay new road and Swing Bridge OPEN

Sometimes it’s the little things that bring pleasure.

Tonight I was returning from seeing my father on his 80^th birthday when I noticed that the old North Quay swing bridge had re-opened after road works the other side.

I swiftly turned around in the Central Garage and had the simple pleasure of driving over the old bridge and appreciating the new seawall and road surface, but THEN I noticed that the new elevated North Quay road was open…Deep joy!

With great satisfaction I drove for the first time along the new road, opened this afternoon, right down to where the Wave hub is then turned around and drove back, enjoying the experience, and the open prospect and views.

All these years after the harbour closed to major shipping  and all Hayle’s industries fell like dominoes, it is so satisfying to see major construction work rebuilding hayle harbour, and in my father, Bob Coad’s lifetime……..

One small drive for me, one significant step for Hayle Harbour!

Well done Council, Good work Carillion.

Graham Coad.

Graham Coad For all those who say Objective One money was squandered and "spent up country" here is an interesting website..... http://www.objectiveone.com/O1htm/01-projects-date/all_projects2000.htm

Choose any year from 2000 to 2007!

HARBOUR PLANS PASSED BY SEC. OF STATE

The secretary of State has approved the planning application for ING's developement including a supernmarket and housing on South Quay, Hayle Harbour in Cornwall.

The controversial plans had been passed unanimously by the town council and then passed by Cornwall Council who were obliged to refer the matter to the Secretary of State as there were strong objections from English Heritage, a statutory consultee.

This means that the Secretary of State has decided that he can alow Cornwall Council to proceed with the planning application to the point of full approval and 'signing off' so that work can start.

Plans include extensive repairs and strengthening of historically important quay walls, resumption of sluicing to help keep the harbour viable, methods to guarantee future income for the harbour management, transfer of various property to local ownership as part of the regeneration of Hayle Harbour overall.

Hayle DID have a Fire Station..in WW2!

Well, it turns out that the mysterious stone/concrete circle on Merchant Curnow's Quay is the base of a World War 2 water tank for the temporary Fire Brigade that was grudgingly set up by the then district council at Penzance on the order of the government.

Water tanks were situated at useful points to top up the tenders in case mains water supply was disrupted by bombing, remember that during the war, Hayle still had a Power Station, a decent working harbour, and factories around the harbour doing important war work (including vital fuel additives for RAF)

It was sited at the east end of Hayle Causeway in what was later known as Blue Star Garage and is now a Tempest Photography factory.

Once the war ended, the district council rushed to disband Hayle's Fire Brigade, and the town has stated unprotected until now, when there are moves that could being a modern Fire Station to Hayle and revamp local services to improve cover and public safety.