Your Parish Council

Parish Clerk: Bob Smith
Rock-Moor
Forrabury
BOSCASTLE
Cornwall
PL35 0DH
Telephone: 01840 250440     Email:  formin.parish@virgin.net

Philippa Arthan 01840 250483

Came to live in Boscastle in 1980. Works as an interviewer for a market and social research company. Currently secretary of Boscastle Branch WEA. Has been a member of the editorial team of the Blowhole since its inception. Particularly interested in environmental issues. Enjoys natural and local history, gardening and music.

Arthur Bannister 01840 250123 (Chairman)

A retired building consultant. He is Vice-Chairman of the Village Hall Committee and Associate Editor of the Blowhole. First came to Boscastle in 1960. Returned each year until settling in the village about seven years ago. Is interested in architecture, local history and the countryside.

Pat Day 01840 250436

Has lived in the village since 1964, originally as Warden of the Youth Hostel. Now semi-retired from her work as a gardener. Particularly concerned with environmental matters. Caretaker of the Village War Memorial and a keen advocate of the Best Kept Village Competition. Has served on the Parish Council for 24 years.

George Findlay 01840 250428

Born in the neighbouring parish of Trevalga in 1940. Educated at Boscastle C.P School and Sir James Smiths Grammar School Camelford. Farmed in Trevalga until moving to Boscastle about 12 years ago. Uses his skills in various ways; gardening, walling, metal fabrication. Has been a Parish Councillor for about ten years and Tree Warden for most of that time. Is an occasional guide as leader of walks around Boscastle. Member of the Village Hall Committee and an active supporter of the Best Kept Village Competition.

Royston Hancock 01840 250304

A farmer who has lived in the village all his life. Educated at Boscastle School and the former Camelford Grammar School. He has been a Councillor for 6 years. Has been interested and involved in community affairs throughout his life.

Anthony Brewer 01840 250304

Reddivallen Farm, Boscastle age 50. Born at Trewince, St Issey  near Wadebridge. Head boy at Wadebridge Comprehensive School. Farmed with family at Trewince before moving to Reddivallen Farm. A member of St Issey Parish Council for 14 years and a North Cornwall District Councillor for 2 years. Vice-Chairman and Groundsman for Boscastle F.C.

Chris Jarvis 01840 250312

Trained at St Bartholomew's Hospital. Briefly in the Royal Air Force as a Medical Officer and later working in Canada. Joined Tintagel-Boscastle practice in 1979, Had previously worked at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, that's how I became attached to Cornwall. I have worked with sport, originally with cycling and with teams at a number of Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games and World Championships. I am a member of the British Olympic Association Medical Committee, Medical Advisor to the Commonwealth Games Council for England.

Chris Rodda 01840 250012

Born to an army family in India. Parents moved to St Minver in 1948. Schools: Tredrizzick CP, St Bonifice's College Plymouth, Bodmin Grammar School. Teacher/Lecturer 30 years, St Austell College, Sir James Smith's School Camelford. I am now retired. Also sometime librarian, personnel officer, market researcher, postman, pottery assistant, quality control inspector, failed writer.

Ian Dawson 01840 250416

Born in the "Black Country" then lived and worked in Hampshire. In 1985 became resident of Boscastle and married in 1991. A Parent Governor at Boscastle CP School, acting on Health & Safety and Buildings Committee also ASA Child Welfare Officer for stingers - Camelford swimming club. Began career as engineering technician with major US company, then set up own business. Semi retired due to ill-health, returned to full time education. Obtained first class honours degree (M.Eng) and First prize in British Institute of Steel design competition.

Nanette Little 01840 250291

Born and raised at Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. ( the village is the home of the Major Oak and legend of Robin Hood). Arrived Boscastle 22 years ago for a job interview at the Riverside Hotel, having studied Hotel and Catering at college, and had never looked back.