The Grampound Times

Summer 2007 (Edition 45 - Carnival Edition)
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SUMMER EDITION QUIZ

Just for a change your Summer Edition Quiz contains only questions about Grampound.

As usual a worthwhile prize is on offer to the winner - but of course I can only consider those answer sheets that are sent to me!

So, just how much do you know about Grampound?

Thank you JEANETTE THOMAS for your email. As a result the Grampound Times Quiz for Edition No 45 is a rather different format to usual. Some of the questions I know you will find very easy - but some will not be so! Anyway, for better or for worse, here are the 18 questions that could bring you 23 points. In the immortal words of Wilfred Pickles (that dates me) “Have a Go!”

  1. In this year 2007, who is the Chairman of the Grampound with Creed Parish Council?

  2. Grampound was presented with its Town Clock over 100 years ago. Who gave it?

  3. In which year did the building NEW HILL ESTATE commence?

  4. The Dolphin Inn has served Grampound residents and many thousands of visitors, for a very long time. Who is our present Landlord?

  5. Creed Parish Church Tower houses 3 very old bells. In which century were they cast?

  6. In 1969 the Cornwall County Council took a major step to change (and in many peoples opinion spoil) Grampound for ever. What did they do?

  7. MR. BERT CUNDY worked from his blacksmiths shop at the junction of Old Hill and the main A390 road, but what was the name of this area of Grampound?

  8. Complete the following phrase “Tremethick” - the house of………………(2 words)

  9. One of Grampound’s great success stories is its Bowling Club. Who is its present Chairman?

  10. Grampound is very fortunate in having a Medical Surgery within the village that also dispenses and provides medications. Can you name 6 Doctors who currently work within the Practice Team? (6 points)

  11. Some years ago a site that had been occupied centuries before by the Romans was excavated near Grampound and items found there proved the historical fact. Where is Grampound’s Roman Encampment?

  12. “Taxi! Taxi! “ Where would you get one in Grampound?

  13. Did you know that between 1553 and 1821 Grampound itself was a Borough Constituency returning 2 Members to the House of Commons in London. Very many famous named men became M.P. for Grampound over those years! In particular in 1621 during the troubled pre-Civil War years one man who became nationally famous was our Member of Parliament. Who was he?

  14. The Grampound Football Club was founded 105 years ago and having provided fun and excitement, as well as success, for many hundreds of players, is still continuing and expanding! The present Chairman is?

  15. Parish Councils, as the first level of Local Government, were introduced in 1894. Who is currently the Clerk to the Grampound with Creed Parish Council?

  16. Did you know that the Cornwall County Council Library Service provides an excellent regular mobile service to Grampound residents, but on which days?

  17. When the Grampound School & Community Hall opened for business replacing the War Memorial Hall, the very important post of Hall Development Officer was created - it has been a resounding success with a wide range of shows and activities being brought to the venue for your pleasure. Who is Grampound’s Hall Development Officer?

  18. Grampound’s ancient Market Cross situated outside of St. Nun’s Church and the old Town Hall has been a gathering place for village people for a great many years. Market traders and residents created a hive of activity in earlier years, and now its position so close to our War Memorial Plaque, the children and staff of Grampound School together with Members of the Parish Council and residents will again congregate there on the 11 th November to remember Grampound War Sacrifices. In which century does the Market Cross originate from?

Answer as many questions as you can and send them to me:
Roger Paynter, “Patrochal” Barteliver Hill, Grampound, Truro TR24SA or by email to paynter83@btinternet.com

 

 


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