ENHANCEMENT
GROUP
The
objectives of the Group are to co-ordinate and organise the enhancement of
the Village of
Tedburn St. Mary,
physically, environmentally and culturally.
The
Enhancement Group was formed in 1999 prior to the Millennium Celebrations.
A group of us thought it would be a good idea to celebrate the new
Millennium with some tangible legacies for the village. We have been
active ever since and some of our achievements to date are as
follows:-
An
avenue of indigenous apple trees planted on the C50 verge coming into the
village from both directions.
A
local cider press located and erected together with cider barrels to
celebrate Tedburn’s long standing connection with cider and local cider
farms.
Winning
the Calor sponsored Village of the Year Competition in 2001 at Devon,
Regional and National level, culminating in being presented with the award
at the Millennium Hotel, London by Prince Charles.
The
Village of the Year prize money being used as seed corn funding for the
new kitchen at the Village Hall, improvements to the Primary School
Swimming Pool and Children’s Play Equipment at the Recreation Ground and
arranging for this work to be put in hand.
Planting
of an apple orchard at the green off Cleave Close, with all the varieties
being local Devon Apple Trees.
School
children assisting in constructing Willow Structures on the green at
Cleave Close and getting local youngsters to maintain
them.
Timber
Seat in shape of apples at green off Cleave Close.
Planting
bulbs around the village.
Construction
of a very large willow basket opposite the cider
press.
Obtaining
the granite trough from the village forge moving it to the cider press and
keeping it planted all year round.
Planting
other trees around the village, including the Village
Hall.
Providing
a seat in the Village Hall Car Park.
Moving
bulbs from Tremletts to other parts of the village.
Produces
shows to celebrate the Golden Jubilee, Trafalgar and several other fashion
and flower demonstrations, for general entertainment and
fund-raising.
Plus
other general items of enhancement around the village to improve the
quality of life.
Contact:
Chris Gibbs - Chairman Tel: 61440 or
Sue Edgar – Tel: 61129
James Gibbs – Tel: 61412
Donna
Barratt and Lorraine Barry
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