This week in February 2004

THE WEEK:1st February 2004

DONOVAN , an icon of St Ives in the beatnik sixties, still believes in the beatnik manifesto. His new release, Beatnik Cafe, can be obtained from www.donovan.ie ST IVES FISHERMEN have said that they will not be "forced out" of their net lofts at Porthmeor Studios following a short lived meeting with the trustees that own the building. QINETIQ has announced it will support another attempt to fly a manned balloon to the edge of space - but is now looking at alternative launch sites. RAILFUTURE, an independent rail watchdog, said that figures show that the St Ives branch line is the busiest branch line in Cornwall with a large part of its custom from the Lelant Park & Ride. ST IVES TOWN COUNCIL said it would support the new Leach Pottery steering committee and its objective of raising £1 million. MEBYON KERNOW claimed that the establishment of a Cornish Assembly could prevent GM crops being planted in Cornwall. ST IVES MAYOR, Cllr. Harry Isaacs, declared a cessation of hostilities with Penwith District Council.