Village Information

Local Facilities and Services

 

The village has a vibrant local pub - the Angarrack Inn - serving delicious food

You can get your copy of the West Briton and Cornishman local papers from an honesty box outside the pub too!

The Mobile Library calls fortnightly by the post box in the centre of the village - Week 2 - Monday

Dairy Crest can deliver milk, organic milk, potatoes, yoghurt etc three days a week - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

Newspaper deliveries can be arranged from The Ark Newsagent in Hayle .

Angarrack Celebration of Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Angarrack Celebration of Queen's Diamond Jubilee

A meeting was held on the 30th January 2012 with representatives of the Angarrack Community Centre, Angarrack Residents Association, Angarrack Christmas Lights, and residents of the village of Angarrack being invited to attend, to form a committee to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

The aim is to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, during 2012 in the village of Angarrack.

An event will be held on Monday 4th June 2012, primarily for the young people and senior residents of the village, to aid social inclusion and promote community wellbeing.

The outline plan for the day is to have children's outdoor games and activities in the afternoon and a barn dance in a marquee at the Angarrack Inn later in the evening. A hog roast is also being arranged.

Regular meetings are being held to organise this day and all are welcome to come along with ideas and to participate in the planning. Dates of these meetings are here on the website!

Angarrack History

We're keen to collect any snippets of Angarrack History you may have be they newspaper cuttings, stories or old photographs. Villagers can request a registration on the site so they can upload their own information directly or please Contact Us with any information you may have.

1743 | Charles Wesley

According to The Book of Hayle by Cyril Noall 1985 ISBN 38009003980296:

On 16 July 1743 Charles Wesley, when riding on horseback from Redruth to St Ives, crossed the River Hayle just before the sea came in.  Two tinners wished him luck, in the name of the Lord, but his next greeting was from 't he devil's children', who shouted as he passed and pursued him 'like the men, out of the tombs'.A few weeks later (7 August) he preached at 'Velling-Varine' - probably Vellan Vrane, in Angarrack - being so well received there that he rode on, rejoicing, to Gwennap.  His brother John first visited the district on 4 September 1765. 'About noon I preached at the Hayle, a small arm of the sea, which runs up into the land, two or three miles from St Ives, and makes a tolerable harbout', on 27 August 1785 he preached at the copper-works in the new preaching-house. 'I suppose such another is not in England, nor in Europe, nor in the world.  It is round, and the walls are brass; that is, brazen slags.  It seems nothing can destroy this, till heaven and earth pass away'. He preached again in this curious building, which stood in Fore Street opposite the premises of John Daniel & Son, on 9 September 1789.  It was replaced bty the much larger Copperhouse Chapel in 1816.  Methodism made great progress at Hayle during the 19th century, and further chapels were erected at Foundry (1845), Angarrack (1834 - the present building dates from 1873), Ventonleague (1875), Wheal Alfred and High Lanes (Bible Christian).

 

 and

In 1814 Mr John Glasson of Copperhouse was baptised in the river at Cold Harbour near Angarrack by Rev G. C. 'Boatswain' Smith, widely known as the soldier's and sailor's friend, and so became the first Baptist in Hayle.

 

1853 | Sale of Angarrack Smelting House

According to The Royal Cornwall Gazette, Falmouth Packet, and General Advertiser (Truro, England), Friday, November 11, 1853; pg. [1]; Issue 2629. 19th Century British Library Newspapers: Part II.
:

PHILLACK, CORNWALL

TO be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT, with possession at Michaelmas next, the fee simple and inheritance of an in all that well known and long established

TIN SMELTING HOUSE

Situate at Angarrack, in the parish of Phillack, in the county of Cornwall, in which the Tin Trade has been very extensively carried on for a long series of years.

The Premises consists of a large and strongly build Smelting House containing three Furnaces, a Stamping Mill, and all other necessary and convenient Outbuildings, and Offices and a spacious Yard enclosed within a strong stone wall.  Together also with a substantial newly-erected Dwelling House, well adapted for the residence of a Manager, with a large Walled Garden attached thereto, adjoining the said premises, and outside the said wall there is a plot of ground for depositing the Slag or Rubbish from the Works, which are in the neighbourhood of a large Mining District, and are supplied by an excellent Stream of Water.

The said premises are within about half a mile of the Port of Hayle and at a short distance from them the West Cornwall Railway, which intersects the Tin District, has one of its stations.

If not sold, the said premises will be let for such Term of Years as may be agree on.

For a view, application should be made to Mr GOLDSWORTHY, Trewinnard, near Hayle; and for further particulars to him or to
Messrs. SIMMONS and COCK,
                 Solicitors,
                                  Truro.
Dated, Truro, 8th November, 1853

 

1885 | Completion of Angarrack viaduct, which is built of stone

According to 
THE ANGARRACK VIADUCT, NEAR HAYLE
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The Royal Cornwall Gazette Falmouth Packet, Cornish Weekly News, & General Advertiser (Truro, England), Friday, October 02, 1885; pg. 2; Issue 4288. 19th Century British Library Newspapers: Part II.

:

THE ANGARRACK VIADUCT, NEAR

HAYLE

The travelling public on the West Cornwall line will hail with great satisfaction the completion of the Angarrack viaduct, which is built of stone to replace the ricketty-looking wood structure which has done duty since the opening of the line.  This viaduct, though not so high as the Moorswater viaduct, is over one hundred feet high to the top of the papaet walls.

......

 

1886 | Opening of another viaduct in West Cornwall

According to  GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY
.

The Royal Cornwall Gazette Falmouth Packet, Cornish Weekly News, & General Advertiser (Truro, England), Friday, October 22, 1886; pg. 7; Issue 4343. 19th Century British Library Newspapers: Part II :

GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY

OPENING OF ANOTHER VIADUCT IN WEST CORNWALL

As is already publicly known, the Great Western Railway Company are fast replacing the old wooden bridge between Penzance and Plymouth with substantial stone viaducts built on the most approved principles.  Last year they opened the Angarrack viaduct, between Hayle, and Gwinear-road stations, which was erected at a cost of £30,000; and they have since been bust with the Guilford and Redruth viaducts, the last of which is fast approaching completion, and will be opened for traffic at the beginning of next year.  The Guilford viaduct is situate about a mile to the east of the Hayle station, and was commenced in February, 1885, under a contract entered into by Mr. Henry Stevens of Ashburton (who build the imposing structure at Angarrack), for £17,000.

......

There were not so many spectators present as on the occasion of the opening of the Angarrack viaduct, but several hundred persons were in attendance, and raised hearty cheers during the proceedings.

 

1891 | Angarrack Inn licence transfer

According to 
The News of the County
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The Royal Cornwall Gazette Falmouth Packet, Cornish Weekly News, & General Advertiser (Truro, England), Thursday, December 24, 1891; pg. 4; Issue 4613.
:

The following transfers of licenses were made: - That of the Angarrack Inn, Phillack, from M. Whitford to Arthur Sampson

 

Railway at Steamer's Hill

According to The Book of Hayle by Cyril Noall 1985 ISBN 38009003980296 p114:

The ideal solution to the transport problem was eventually provided by a railway.  In 1834 an Act was passed for constructing a line from Hayle to Tresavean, with branches to Redruth Town, South Crofty, Portreath and Roskea, called the Hayle Railway.  Starting at Hayle Foundry, it first ran along Penpol Terrace and crossed the water at the floodgates by a drawbridge, concerning which some interesting facts came to light in April 1874 when it was replaced by a new swing bridge.  A bridge for foot passengers, horses and mule traffic had existed there from time immemorial, carrying the road from the south side of the harbour to the Phillack - Leland ferry on the north side.  In 1833 an iron structure replaced the existing wooden swing bridge, giving improved communication for pedestrians d carriages.  When the Hayle Railway was constructed, the bridge was conveyed to that company by its owner, Sandys, Vivian & Co subject to the existing public right of way.  It then had to be reconstructed to accommodate the railway, but there was no separation between foot and carriage and railway traffic, and it took an hour to open and close the bridge, during which time traffic accumulated to the great inconvenience of the public.  |After crossing the bridge, the line ran along the northern bank of Copperhouse Creek to Angarrack where, at 'Steamer's Hill', a stationary engine hauled the waggons to the top of a 1-in-10 incline.  There were other inclines on the Portreath branch, at Penponds and at Tresavean

And

Locomotives were at first only employed on the section between the top of Steamer's Hill and Redruth, the waggons being drawn by horses from Hayle to the foot of Angarrack incline, but later, following improvements to their brakes, engines were able to descend the incline and work into Hayle.  Even so, horses continues to be used at Hayle as late as 1961, pulling waggons along the quays, and alongside the main road into Harveys' timber yard

 

Rugby feat at Angarrack

According to The Book of Hayle by Cyril Noall 1985 ISBN 38009003980296 p127:

Rugby - the 'Cornish' game - made its official appearance at Hayle in 1877 when a football club was founded by that legendary character T. Edmund Hocking.  Three times a Cambridge blue and winner of the Diamond Sculls, he possessed a remarkable physique and twice kicked a Rugby ball 123 feet over Angarrack Viaduct, the second time to allay suspicion of assistance from a following wind - a feat never equalled before or since.

Amazing!

Newspaper Delivery | Local Information

Newspapers delivery can be arranged from The Ark, 24 Fore Street, Hayle
Phone : 01736 753106

Flooding

As quoted on Wikipedia

Angarrack is situated in a narrow valley from which the Angarrack River flows before joining the Hayle River at Loggans in a specially constructed culvert which prevents the valley flooding. However, in January 2003 the flooding was severe enough to be reported on the regional television programme Spotlight

The Environment Agency is responsible for the maintenance of the Leat and FloodRelief scheme.There is no information on the Environment Agency website about the Angarrack Stream at Angarrack, the flood relief scheme and Angarrack is not included in the flood watch prevention system.

 

110118 | Flooding in Angarrack

2011 - Monday 18th January - heavy overnight rain lead to several properties were flooded - and according to the Environment Agency - 25 more were at serious risk


EnvAgency
Environment Agency


by angarrackinfo

@EnvAgency defences protected 25 properties from flash #flooding in Angarrack, #Cornwall, last night
18 Jan

 

after the Environment Agency didn't clear the weeds and silting in the river and questions were also raised about the setting on the flood relief gate with several villagers reporting that the gate was not activated.

Public Meeting - Village Flooding issues

Angarrack Community Centre Committee

Public Meeting

 

Village flooding issues

Community Flood Plan

Cornwall Council and Environment Agency staff will be present to talk about the recent flooding and explain how we can help prevent future flooding with a Community Flood Plan

7.00pm, Wednesday 16th, February 2011

At
The Community Centre


Everyone Welcome

Drainage Flooding in Angarrack

Drainage Flooding in Angarrack

Flood damage in Angarrack from BBC Radio Cornwall's Photos - Wall Photos

One of the flood victims in Angarrack, with her pet poodle

One of the flood victims in Angarrack, with her pet poodle

One of the flood victims in Angarrack, with her pet poodle from BBC Radio Cornwall's Photos - Wall Photos

Digital TV Switchover

Throughout the spring and summer of 2009, the analogue TV signal is to be switched off, and digital switched on.

If you receive your signal from Redruth the change-over is scheduled to take place on July 8, if from Caradon Hill it will take place on August 12. Which means that if you have an old television you probably need to do something about it now if you want to be able to watch it this time next year.

There is lots of help available to give you the facts about what you need. Basically you need to either buy yourself a digital box to go with your television, or pay for a monthly subscription to Sky, BT Vision or Virgin Media.
 
Unfortunately, it is not totally straightforward as a digital box with an aerial does not seem to be a guarantee of good reception. To find out which option would be best for you either go to Teletext 284 to find out whether your current aerial will continue to work after the switchover, or check on www.digitaluk.co.uk and type in your postcode, and they will tell you which option will give you the best reception.

The switchover is going to cost no matter what, but there is help available for those who need it most. If you are entitled to Disability Living Allowance (or equivalent), registered blind or partially sighted or are 75 years old or over, you have should have been contacted by the Help Scheme to see if you need assistance to switch to digital. If they haven't already contacted you their telephone number is 0800 40 85 900 or check our their website at www.helpscheme.co.uk

Anyone, whether eligible for the Help Scheme or not, can find out further information by telephoning 08456 50 50 50

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service applauds Colin Hatch MBE who retires after 31 years service

Spotted on Twitter Tuesday, 26 October 2010

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Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service applauds Colin Hatch MBE who retires after 31 years service

Last updated: 26/10/2010

Colin Hatch with MBE

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Area manager Colin Hatch MBE has retired from Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service after 31 years of dedicated and loyal service.

Colleagues from the Fire Service across the country and the Council, celebrated his retirement and gathered at Hayle Rugby Football Club on 23 October 2010 to celebrate his remarkable career and to thank him for his outstanding service to Cornwall.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer Des Tidbury said: “We all owe Colin a massive debt of thanks for his dedication, hard work, and commitment.”

Cornwall Council cabinet member for community safety and neighbourhoods Lance Kennedy said: “It is an honour on behalf of Cornwall Council and personally to congratulate and thank Colin for his outstanding commitment to the community.

Colin joined Cornwall County Fire Brigade on 26 March 1979 and was initially stationed at Camborne Fire Station.

During his illustrious career he worked at a number of different locations throughout the service and served in a variety of different roles including Training Manager, Divisional Commander for West Division and Senior Staff Officer based in Truro. His final posting being that of Area Manager for Protection in 2010.

He has always been a keen sportsman and this interest has seen him promote and support sports within the Fire Service. He has held a number of elected positions in Cornwall as well as regionally and nationally, culminating in being awarded the National Fire Service Sports and Athletic association plaque for his contribution during the evening’s presentation.

Local Cornwall Councillor John Coombes speaking on behalf of the communities of Hayle and Angarrack said “Colin is a man who is totally unique. He is respected and admired by all who have made contact with him. He cares for all who are in any kind of need; and shows it by visiting them and getting alongside them in his own time.

“The men and women in the Fire Service also respect him; and he in turn has worked with them. There was no job that he asked of anyone else that he was not prepared to do himself. In our life time, his shoes in the Fire Service will never be filled.

“On behalf of Cornwall Council I would like to thank him for 31 years of sterling service. He is a community man; and has given west Cornwall a great deal for us all to be thankful for. I count it a privilege to be a friend of Colin and wish him a very long and happy retirement”.

With approximately 300 attending the retirement evening at Hayle Rugby Club, Colin said “It has been an honour and privilege to have been part of a service that supports the community in so many different ways. I have made a number of friends over the years and will miss them all. Special thanks for this evening must go to Hayle Rugby Club for hosting the event and the small team who made it such a memorable evening”.

So what of the future? Colin is adamant that there is still much to do and he will continue to be involved with his local community of Angarrack and remain an integral member of the famous ‘Angarrack Christmas lights’ show. He also continues to assist with the re-development of the community centre within the village.

Colin Hatch was awarded an MBE for Services to Local Government in the 2009 New Year’s Honours List for his service to Cornwall Fire and Rescue service, his support of sport in the Fire Service and his community activities.

Story posted 26 October 2010