Thank
you all for a wide ranging and lively discussion.
We
spoke about the harsh attitude to dissenters during the war, men many of whom
have seen the most terrible sights and, today, would be said to have traumatic
distress syndrome.
Peter
lost his wife 2 years ago after 70 years together. He wants to help the communities which
have helped him over the years. He had hoped to make a big gesture like doing a
skydive, or rowing the English Channel, but
ill health prevents him. Sharon Cleal
will do the skydive on his behalf for Hospice Care. Look out for the
sponsor forms!! Peter is still doing a Marathon, that is to
write 26 poems, 1 poem for each mile in
a Marathon!! Peter is an amazing man to talk to, thank you for coming to our
meetings and sharing you life and thoughts with us.
Brenda
related that the sad death of Mrs. Rita Down of Sherwood Farm coincidences with
the death of Mr Cruwys who died 100 years ago to the day, he farmed Sherwood too.
Brenda
tells us that she and Val Jones are needing to recruit help with publishing the
Feniton Parish magazine each month. So please make contact with Brenda if you
can help. Her details are on the Magazine.
Alan
told us he had read an Article in the
book “Devon” by Robin Stains a very keen local historian, it was a recollection
of the prayer book rebellion memorial stone placed near the Bloody Meadow. The
stone is off Cornish Granite. The stone commemorates the Battle of Fenny
Bridges in 1549. There is current debate about the location of the Battlefield,
some thoughts are linking the name of the old Fenny Bridges Pub to the battle
the name being Bloomfield House.
RoseMarie
remembered the event when the stone was placed, sadly many of the Cornish folk
attending that day, did not know the words to the Cornish Anthem “Trelawny”
George
took a walk by the River Otter to work out how it had
changed its course over the years.
We
remarked on the BBC House History series
based on a house in Newcastle, it was very
well presented by David Olusoga. Fascinating.
Geoff
is helping catalogue James Ravilious’ wonderful photographs, which will put on
the Internet.
We commiserated with Hugh on the woes of Plymouth
Argyle football team!
Peter
rounded the evening off with a wonderful coincidence, he met a fellow nurse, with a
similar background to his own and in comparing notes they realised they came
from the same town and same area, Peter being aged 93 and the nurse 39!!! They
also went to the same school.
Thank
you all for a wonderful evening.
Next
meeting on 6th June in the Nog Inn, we thank Mike and RoseMarie for
their kind hospitality. This will be our 100th meeting.
