The Porthleven Community Group held a very successful coffee morning on Saturday, 29th September. It was great to see and talk to so many people who attended. The cakes on offer were made by the group, and both the cake and tea were free to everyone. That way no-one feels left out.

For me, when I talked to various people the hot topic was on the proposals for Shrubberies Hill. I am slightly worried on so many rumours that are circling in Porthleven that are not true. I did my best to explain the facts on both sides of the arguments, so people can decide either way if they want to support, or not.

There was some fantastic raffle prizes kindly donated by the businesses of Porthleven, and this raised £64! So well done. In fact well done to all of the group who gave up their time to bake, help out etc. And to all who turned up making it a very successful morning.

The groups Facebook page is HERE  for more details on their activities.

The large selection of cakes!

Group members and coffee morning guests

The Porthleven Community Group held its first coffee morning on Saturday at the Public Hall. The aim of this coffee morning was to bring people together to chat, and swap ideas over a piece of cake and hot drink. All this was free, with all the cakes ( I had to try them all n0t wanting to upset anyone!) having been made by the group.

From what I saw, the coffee morning was a great success with many people exchanging ideas and writing those ideas down. With this information it is hoped to target issues that people feel most strongly about, or would like to see improved. The group knows there is no magic-wand to wave, but understands if you get people together there is more change of succeeding.

So well done to all of the group, and I look forward to the next meeting to discuss the various options that people suggested during the event.

The Home-made Cakes

Last night I attended the third meeting of the Porthleven Community Group. This group is the reformed Porthleven Residents Association. It was really good to see so many people turn up to take part in this meeting. It is important to note, this group is not about just moaning about various issues, but wanting to help people who have ideas and wish to see them carried out.

Members of Porthleven Community Group

The wish of the group is to be a hub for all groups in Porthleven to be able to come together in one place. Sometimes different groups are all trying to achieve the same thing, but do not know other groups are on the same course. So it was great to see two representatives of the Porthleven Bowling Club at last night meeting.

The group is going though a consultation phase, which I hope will end up with group having three priories it wishes to progress. The group is well aware of not trying to change the world, but trying to do something for the community, that is achievable. The community group recently had a stall at the Porthleven School PTA fete (see picture), and last night those who ran the stall informed the rest of the community group of the great responses it had.

A further event is planned in the form of a coffee morning on Saturday 26th May between 10am and midday. This is part of the process of consultation to see what people want to see happen in Porthleven. The tea, coffee and cake will be free! All you have to do is turn up and give your views, or just chat with others.

The community group has had some success already with the award of a grant from Coastline Housing for £275. I have also agreed to award £200 out of my Community Fund. They plan to use some of this money to get a website up and running which will keep people informed on the groups procress.

I always like working with groups like this because they get involved and give time to make their areas a little better. If you want to get involved you can have a look at their Facebook page HERE and suggest ideas/solutions. Or better, turn up at the meetings.