Praze-An-Beeble

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Praze-An-Beeble (Cornish: Pras an Bibell), sometimes shortened to Praze, is a village in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. It is located between the nearby towns of Camborne (2.5 miles) and Helston (7 miles).

Praze-An-Beeble translates as meadow on the river Beeble (the small tributary which runs through the bottom of the village.

There has been a slight drop in activities in the village over the last 10 years: several businesses and shops have closed. However, as of September 2004, a good number of facilities (for a village of its size in the region) remain, including a filling station/general store, St Aubyn's Arms public house, Post Office, village surgery, and an auto repair and MOT shop. The local school is located just outside the village to the east, although it is associated by name with neighbouring village Crowan.

Every June locals and visitors enjoy the Praze Fair, which involves a parade and a local marching band, and is preceded by a week-long visit from a touring funfair. Also in the summer is the annual Farmer's Ball, when the village's youth congregate in a marquee on the football field to drink and dance.

As of February 2007 the pub has changed hands and is now serving food most days. The local garage and shop are going strong as is the post office. The fish and chip shop has a very high reputation locally and is always packed.

Praze also has an outlet of the famous Philps Pasty and Bakery.

Recent developments in the village have all centered around the ongoing works in Fore Street, and look set to continue with big plans to alter street furniture and manage traffic in an attempt to return Praze to some of its former glory. These developments include demolishing the disused police house at the top of Fore Street to build four new residences and updating the cricket field.

The resort of Clowance estate within two minutes of the pub can offer swimming, tennis, gym and fitness facilities, a bar and an Italian restaurant.