Welcome to the Pirate FM Helpdesk
Here you'll find community and local information that may be useful to you. Scroll down for all the different sections and feel free to add your own item by clicking above.
Today on the Helpdesk...
*The latest Lost and Founds on the Pet Patrol
*Is someone looking for you on Friends Reuniting?
*Items free to a good home
*Wanted. Things others are looking for- can you help?
*Pleas from Charities and Organisations in Cornwall
*Lost and Found Property.
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Pet Patrol
Please note the pets are listed in the order they were reported to Pirate FM. The date shows when they were last seen...
LOST PETS
02/05/08, Penwithick, Amber, a pale fluffy ginger cat. Bushy tail, white front and paws. Gold collar. 01726 852114
05/05/08, Carvoza Road, Truro. Large black and white cat named Alfie, 07877001484.
08/05/08, Lanyan Road, Playing Place. Small grey persian cat, not microchipped, no collar, big eyes, very long coat. Timid but friendly. 01872 862 895
03/05/08, Trewinnick Farm, Tintagel. Male tabby with a pale white chin, 2 years old, microchipped, 01840 770723.
06/05/08, Illogan, Paynters Lane End, small black cat with a white bottom lip and a couple of white paws, could have gone in a shed, 01209 842421
02/05/08, Dolcoath Road, Camborne, Black and white cat (more black than white) wearing red colour change collar, limps on left front leg. 01209 714647
28/04/08, St Stephen, African grey parrot with a red tail. Called Mervyn. Sighted in the Charlestown area wolf whistling at the builders in the Harbour. He loves crisps! Reward on offer. 01726 823439/ 07845840191.
25/04/08 Hewaswater, St Austell - 2 jack russell terriers bitches 1 brown/white, 1 trycolour. Any information ring 01726883485/07973220139, The terriers are eyes for another blind dog, reward if found
16/04/08 Lanner - female tabby kitten wearing a gold collar - 01209 204575
21/04/08 Bodmin - male white westie with one ear that flops down - Eve 01208 77669
17/4/08 Liskeard (last seen at Luxstow Vets in Liskeard) - Male, long haired Chihuahua, tan in colour, appox 15 months old. Wearing a blue collar. Extremely timid so if spotted pleased call 07724 888701 instead of trying to pick huim up.
15/04/08, Long Lanes, St Erth, Black and White cat, long haired, 4 white paws and a white splash on its back. Bibi. 01736 740345.
07/01/08, Trevingey area of Reduth, Mrs Foster lost her Siamese cat in January, there has been a sighting of a stray on the Wilson Way Industrial Estate in Pool, Redruth. Does anyone have any information of a cat in the area asking for food? 07790497166.
FOUND PETS
21/04/08 Mullion Health Centre - female tabby cat very tiny wearing a red collar has four white paws and a white teardrop on nose - 01326 241067
14/04/08 Pensilver Stores - black alstation wearing a silver chain - 01579 362547
06/04/08 Carnell Green - young male liver and white springer spaniel - 01736 851039
28/04/08 Caharrack, Black cat with white paws, pregnant! 01209 831629.
Friends reuniting
The helpdesk can reunite you with your old school pals, friends, work colleagues and family
Keith Alfred Thomas formerly of Trevean Close Penzance. Last known address was in Wolverhampton. I'd like him to know that he has 3 grand daughters. I would love to see him again as it has been nearly 10 years. I am now 23 and my brother Simon will be 21 later this month. e mail @ ninamarie13@3mail.co.uk. 01209 820414
Laura's trying to contact Peter & Mark Vine who live in the Liskeard area any info call 07891 000 505
Patrick Begley who use to live in Brigg 18 years ago and now moved near Tesco's in St Austell and married to Amanda please contact Esther on 01326 241710
Looking for an old school friend Rebecca Walmsley (becky) she went to Smithills High School in Bolton Lancashire in the early 70s then she moved to Falmouth in Cornwall contact through email wayneszekely@fsmail.net
Nicola Henderson from Sunderland is looking for Paul Wills, he was in the army approx 1983-1995 the 1st battallion light infantry. He was then a presenter on local radio to at least 2003 living at the time in St.Eval. Paul is in his fortys. Paul please get in touch as we are having a suprise party for my brother Mark and would love you to be an extra suprise for him call on 0191 5239042
Ladies Circle Area 33 are currently trying to locate any previous members of Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Ladies Circle to help us celebrate our Area 33 50th Charter. We are planing a Ball in June, venue etc TBC. If anyone knows of someone who was in Ladies Circle over the past 50yrs who would like to attend & celebrate 50yrs of "Circling" please feel free to contact Karen Johnson on 07747 481 606
Gary Paul Jones, formely of Lower Kergilliac Farm Falmouth, your Dad Cliff Jones from Loughborough would like to get in touch with you. Please contact Pirate FM as we have a letter to pass on to you.
On the 4 May 2008, the original school building at Callington Primary School will be 100 years old. The school is planning a big celebration for this event on Friday 2 May. We would like to invite former pupils and teachers of the school to our celebratory events on that day. During the school day there will be performances from the children representing changes that have taken place over the past 100 years. Visitors will be invited to visit classrooms where children will be working on themes linked to different decades since 1908. Before we can make firm arrangements for the day, we really need to know how many visitors to expect! If you taught at the school, or if you attended the school and would like to be part of our celebrations on 2 May, please contact Louise Barrington on 01579 382233.
Sally Fairbrother husbands name Dave live in Delabole and have a son called Jack wanting to get back in contact is Tracey Sparks on 01400 273600
Alan Fleetwood and Amanda (Mandy) Sears last living in Wadebridge area. They have 6 children Elaine, Kiefer, Holly, Lois, Tia and Madison. Neil Turvey is trying to contact you - copyshop@cs-image.co.uk
Joan Pearse she has a brother call Ken and her granny used to run Robarts Arms in Illogan they moved to St Austell. Dorothy Laity would love to get in touch with you call 01209 613508
Graham Smirk ''Charlie'' was in the navy from 1966-76 and lived in Plymouth where he was married to Dorothy we believe in 1969. They had 2 daughters whose names we are unaware of. Graham returned to Hull his birthplace in the late 70's early 80's and had a son Paul.We believe Graham returned to Plymouth in more recent years to visit his daughters and his subsequent grandchildren.Graham sadly passed away very recently and Paul would like to meet and get to know his as yet unknown half sisters and and learn more about his father. My name is Amy Barker,I am working on my elder half brother Pauls behalf to try and trace his sisters and other unknown relatives/family friends.My email is vxbleedingsoulxv@aol.
Angela Bown, last known to be living in the Mount Hawke area, please contact or text me, have a message for you from Colin Moyle also living in the local area, would love to be in contact call Rachel Harris on 0774 730 5573
Pete Short last known to be living in the Plympton area of Plymouth , my husband used to work with him and would love to hear from him any details e-mail me at whiterose2618209@aol.com
Looking for my dad Hugh Jewell, have lost contact with him since 11 years ago, was last living in Falmouth. 01726 71389
Brad Wilson is looking for Martin Mcbeath. He's about 24 and met him about 5 or 6 years ago when he visited Australia, He lives is Cornwall and plays soccer for RNAS Culdrose and plays poker in and around Cornwall. b.wilson_18@hotmail.com
I am looking for Chanelle Louise. She's believed to be around Cornwall/Devon, please help. We've not seen her for over 5 years and are desperate to get in touch with our cousin - 01726816905
Emily looking for younger sister Robyn Ashley James believe to be in foster care and goes to Redruth School any info please call 01702 213249I
Zen is trying to contact Tiffany who recently moved to Truro - call 07926 254527
Any BEHENNA family out there in the Truro area - Alan Behenna is trying to trace family members please email skoobehe@westnet.com.au
Trying to contact Mel, Joanne and Karen Crossan whom we believe live in Cornwall area - 01241 437520
Free to a Good Home
8m x 8m 'Elliott' hut building is free if removed safely from Heamoor CP School, Penzance. The building was used as a temporary pre-school room whilst a new room was built. Willows will ensure that all electrics are disconnected and the waste tank is emptied. For further details contact Nikki Walters (01736) 363390. 01736 363390
Aquability Walk in Bath, in good condition, must collect, 01736 362838. Ann, Penzance.
Piano in good working order - 07980 615 198/01736 363423
Free wooden pallets - call Gill to arrange collection on 01209 215558
60 high back stacking function chairs to give away to anyone able to collect (Newquay) call Nick Bayne on 01637 873338
Free to any one who can collect a selection of 100-150 trophies. These were won by myself all you need to do is remove the plate with the compition name on it and the centre circle if needs be. Then you have a new trophie you can get in graved. - 01566 774119
An old style wooden high chair in good condition, it splits into a low chair too. Covered with wipe clean fabric, FREE to a good home. 01326 563218
Wanted
The Penrose annual fair is for charity. They are on a look out for a Marquee company to give them a good deal on supplying one. 07773793135
The cast from The Full Monty The Musical are looking to borrow a Sun Bed Canopy for their production that starts on Wednesday 14th May. 01209 217147
Penzance Sea Cadets are looking for a minibus for free over the weekend of the 16th-18th May to travel to Wye Valley to take 11 cadets on an expedition weekend. Driver does not have D1 entitlement however DVLA state anybody can drive a minibus providing over 21 and 3 yrs driving experience and the driver will not receive payment or reward. 01736 763 721
Photocopier needed urgently for the Cornwall Animal Hospital, 01209 214004.
Electric Cooker and washing machine wanted for young family. 07919 365 197.
Truro college's theatre company are looking for 10 older styled bar stools, 1920's style and any other bar furniture to be used as set in there latest production. 07717109566
Donkey or horse needed as a companion for a lonely horse in Penryn. Please call Antonia 01326 340570
Bunting required for an event on 25th May call Gaynor on 01726 816595
Devoran Scouts require old tilly lamps for there trip in May on the Isles of Scilly call Sue Brown on 01872 862988
Help Redruth School Art & Design dept desperatley needs any old mannequins or any mannequin parts for the A level students call Lynne Spencer on 01209 203700
Triple pushchair needed urgently as have large family and just had a new addition so need larger pushchair if anyone can help would be much appreciated call Julie on 01822 840102
A young man starting up his own business is looking for a temporary scaffolder. Must have a driving license, 07747498407.
A hoover is wanted for a community space called 'Columba Centre' in St Coloumb Major. 01637 881642
Lady wanting to learn the polish language. If anyone knows of any courses or a teacher please get in contact with me on 07855 895421. My name is Julie. Thank you
We are "The Pirates of St. Piran", a new and exciting local non-profit Pirates and Smugglers re-enactment group, based in St. Austell. We are currently looking for old wooden barrels and kegs as props and set dressing. We are also looking for an indoor training venue for us to meet for a couple of hours once a week, particularly for over the winter period, as our original venue has fallen through. Please contact us by email at: piratesofstpiran@hotmail.com or by telephone on 07840 831566.
We are looking for donations of toys, ride on, pull along, art and craft materials. Any pre-school toys. We are trying to set up a mother and toddler group at Penwithick Community Hall for local residents. Any donations greatly received any help call Wendy on 01726 77427
Need a mens bicycle for a resident of supported accommodation project - reasonable condition, can collect. 01326 315079
Mary Hamilton has started to make unusual necklaces from old buttons. Don't throw them away, recycle and help her make some more beautiful objects! 01726 66882
Our youth club has just started in St Issey but we need lots of equipment, especially sports equipment, bean bags and small pool/snooker balls for a table we have been given. If you can help us in any way please contact Emma on 018415413965
Charity/Organisation Pleas
West Cornwall Mind Befriending Scheme can only offer one to one support if more people from all walks of life volunteer an hour a week or fortnight. Volunteer befrienders receive an induction session; ongoing support; training opportunities and travel expenses. If keen to hear more please contact Mind today on 01209 714550. A very rewarding role!
We are putting together a book for a small aids orphanage in South Africa that we support. We are looking for schools, organisations, individuals, authors. poets or anyone, to submit a short fairy story or poem for the book. The book will be printed and all proceeds will be going directly to the orphanage. Email info@projectprimrose.com or visit www.projectprimrose.com for further details. Deadline for submissions is the end of May
We are looking for kind people who would be prepared to be a birthday buddy to a young child in a small Aids Orphanage in a very poor area of South Africa. If you would like to become a Birthday Buddy then please email us at info@projectprimrose.com. All we ask is that you send your Birthday buddy a small gift on their birthday, its not so much the gift that will make a huge diffrence, it is the fact that they will know that somone cares enough to rember their special day! Visit www.projectprimrose.com for more details.
We are desperate for old kids DVD's for a small Aids orphanage in a very poor area of South Africa that we support. See www.projectprimrose.com for more information about the orphanage and the wonderful kids there. As one of us are going out soon to put a roof on an extension there before the winter sets in, we would love to take any old kids DVD movies for them to watch. We bought them a DVD player when we were out there at Christmas and they love it. We also would like an old camcorder and a old digital camera for them and any old laptop. If you have an old one gathering dust they would make such great use of it. email info@projectprimrose.com if you can help.
Constantine Male Voice Choir under their new musical director are looking for new members to join the choir. Rehearsals take place on Monday nights in Constantine Social Club from 7.30pm, anyone wishing to join the choir contact Ben Martin on 07817 360 653 or 01326 561913
For almost the last 16 years Newquay Street Hockey Club have been meeting and playing in the Sports Hall of Newquay Tretherras School. Now, due to some players retiring and others moving away to work and university the team is in need of more people to play. So if you can skate and have always wondered what it would be like to play ice hockey or street hockey give us a call and come along to see what its like. Complete beginners and any ages are welcome although we would suggest secondary school age as a minimum as they will be playing with adults. Its great as keep fit and extremally invigerating, so if your board of the gym come along and see what its like. Call Carl on 07812604958 or karl@celtic-sheepskin.co.uk for more info
Lyn lives in Bude and organises 'Allsorts Craft Fayres', She is looking for crafters to join our craft co-operative, renting a shop in Bude and share the costs of running and working in it. A shop to showcase local crafters and their work, if you are interested please get in contact. 01288 355563
A local samba band playing in Hayle are is looking for new members of the age 16 upwards. You do not have to be musical just come and meet new friends and have some fun and at the same time. Learn to play a variety of instruments we meet every Tuesday at 7.45pm till 10.00 light refeshments available please try you might surprise yourself. 01209 719618 for more info.
Ladies Redruth and District Darts League have vacancies within the League any pub/club interested in joining please contact Lou 01209 315381 - any team welcome within a 7 mile radius
St Cleer Nr Liskeard require volunteer to help make teas and coffees on Thursdays from 1.30pm to 3pm call Sharon Mercer on 01579 346956
Posh Puss Rescue, Porthleven, homes and rehomes pedigree cats in crisis and following bereavements. I am always grateful for unwanted cat items - baskets, cat towers etc. please ring Jan on 01326 560536 if you can help.
Cornwall Athletics Club require additional assistant coaches to help our senior coaches. The club training night is on Tuesday at 6.30pm to 8pm - please call Moira Starr on 01209 614750
QOLAS has over 400 unwanted animals in there care, and are in need of cat food, blankets/towels, horse rugs and vollenteers to help do fund raising. Run as not for profit every penny is put back in to the animals. 01409255442
Do you have some old tools or mechanical teaching aids kicking around in the garage? Donate them to the Sea Cadet Corps, to aid hands on teaching of the Marine Engineering Department. The Sea Cadet Corps is a Children’s charity and is staffed by dedicated volunteers. 01209 844607
St John Ambulance, Falmouth is now open and would like to gain more members. We meet at the Falmouth Methodist Church, The Moor, Falmouth. Thursday Evenings from 7pm until 9pm Wheelchair Accessible. Please come and see what we do! Contact Tim McQuay - 07929 476620
New Connections is based in Camborne and offers a variety of services and
rehabilitation activities to anyone who would like help and support. They
are an incredibly busy charity who work hard to help people build new lives
following severe drug addictions and homelessness.
http://www.coastlinehousing.co.uk/the-new-connection.htm
Jon Lister is 21 years old, and in the process of launching a charity that will support orphaned children in Cambodia. He is trying to find local people who would be interested in helping run the charity. He recently volunteered for a small orphanage in Cambodia check out the information and online journal at http://www.cambaid.org.uk
The WRVS charity have both men and women volunteers who deliver 2,700 hot lunchtime meals to the elderly and infirm around Cornwall each month. To maintain our scheme in Falmouth we are in urgent need of local regular volunteer drivers and volunteers to join our emergency team who are able to cover in times when additional cover is required. Volunteers need their own transport and are offered full training and a milage allowance when carrying out their role. For further details, potential volunteers are asked to contact Roger or Jean at our Redruth office on 01209 218179.
A project has been set up to organize day trips for people who are without transport in the North Cornwall area. For further information on the project call 01566 785701
A Local Mental Health Charity, working across Penwith and Kerrier, seeking new Committee members. The Management Committee meet every 4 to 6 weeks for 2 hours, to review the delivery of the charity. Please do not hesitate to contact Katy on 01209 714550 to find out more or write to us via post or e-mail: westcornwallmind@btinternet.
Duchy Motorspares in St Stephens is involved in a community project where they de-pollute scrap vehicles for the fire brigade to practice on. This as a cost only basis. If you have an unwanted vehicle (a van, car, anything!!) then the boys at Duchy Motorspares can collect anywhere throughout mid cornwall, and they are happy to give a token gesture in return of £20 cash to you. Remember, its made safe, and then used by the fire service for lifesaving training. If you can help- phone 01726 823 700.
Origo Cornwall, Truro need laptops for caseworkers going to visit isolated older carers in the community.The laptops will enable caseworkers to visit more people without having to come back into the office to find information. 01872 264057
Have a clear out this month and help turn unwanted items into lifesaving research and equipment, by dropping off donations to The British Heart Foundation Shops. To locate your local BHF shop, call 0870 120 4141 or visit bhf.org.uk/shops.
Steve Hawtin, is raising money for Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Support and Mount Edgcumbe Hospice by inviting people to help build the webs first ever publicly generated fantasy fiction book by suggesting ideas and comments on how the book should go.
Visit the site and give your input at http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/riseofthetitans
Do you have time to spare? Why not join the enthusiastic team of volunteers at the Maritime Museum in Falmouth. You don’t need to know anything about boats, you just need to be able to give our visitors a warm welcome. The Museum is a sociable place to be and our volunteers meet visitors from all over the world with their own stories to tell.
And it’s not all work! There’s an active social club and an annual volunteer party so if you are looking for a new experience and would like to meet people and be part of the team, call Sandie Martyn on 01326 214559.
Local mental health charity are looking for new committee members. If you have an interest in mental health; wellbeing or volunteering this could be for you. Committee meetings are 2 hours once a month, usually a Tuesday, 2pm - 4pm. If you would like to find out more about the role and responsabilities of a committee member please call us on 01209 714550, or leave your contact details and we will call you. Or you can e-mail: westcornwallmind@btinternet.com or write to us.
The RNLI need new blood into the organisation. If you would like to join them, phone 01209 711 915.
Riding for the disabled North Cornwall Group - require volunteers. Are you an active person? Have you got one or two hours a week spare for your local voluntary group? Do you like being with people and horses as part of a team? If so we are desperate for your help. By spending only couple of hours a week you could you could make a significant difference to these children and adults. Thank you for your co-operation please contact Yvette 08452416377
The PDSA shop at Unit 3, Old Vicarage, St Austell, raises funds to provide free veterinary treatment in the local area, where St Austell PDSA PetAid practice cares for the sick and injured pets of people in need. They are urging local supporters to donate any unwanted items such as gowns, bridesmaid dresses, men’s shirts, jackets, trousers and ties to our shop. Donations can be brought to St Austell PDSA shop, Monday to Saturday, between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
On Average the Canine Crusaders are being asked to take on 4-5 dogs every day for re-homing. We urgently need more foster homes and would urge anyone who is home most of the day to call us and have a chat- no obligation. We would also like to hear from anyone (adults please) to do a bit of dog walking. Visit the website for further details at www.caninecrusaders.org.uk or email sue.smith@onetel.net
RSPCA require tins of dog and cat food. Please donate to St Columb Major Kennels or Charity Shop, Bassett St, Camborne
The Surfers Against Sewage are looking for your old mobiles to turn into cash. If you have any you would like to donate just call 01872 553001 and they will send you a special pouch for you to send your phone back in.
Tamar Valley Cannons is a Plymouth based Basketball Club with teams playing in the National League at U14,U15,U16,U18 and Senior Men levels.They travel far afield as Newcastle, Kent, London, Liverpool and Wales to name but a few destinations. We are a registered charity and provide a comprehensive and inclusive youth baketball development programme for youngsters from the age of 9 to adults. Anne Gillbard - call 07966 195 335.
Adult Helpers Needed for Rainbows Brownies and Guides. If you are looking for fun, need a challenge and have an hour or so a week to spare read on: Due to an increase in the number of girls joining our Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section units, we are in need of adult helpers / leaders in the Redruth area. You need to be female and aged between 18 and 65. If you have been involved in Guiding before or want to try something new and suprise yourself contact Di on 01209 215530 to find out more
Cornwall & South Devon Boxer Rescue have dogs available for rehoming now. We are looking for loving homes for dogs of all ages, if you would like to give a dog a home please ring, John. TELPHONE 01726 816801 CSD BOXER RESCUE.
Holmewood Animal Rescue, Redruth are wanting horse rugs, hay, haylage, animal feeds and a computer system - if you can help call John or Dee on 07856 504 671
Lost and Found Property
