Autumn 2003

Traffic troubles

Keith Scrivener

Traffic matters have been a topic of concern and conversation at recent meetings of Burrator Parish Council. Members received a letter from one Walkhampton resident expressing fears about the speed of traffic in the village.

It is not just cars that bowl along our parish roads and lanes, but also cyclists. At Huckworthy Bridge the resident commented in her letter: “Cycles are particularly bad as we cannot hear them coming. Stepping out of our gates as they race down our hill is alarming. One day there could be a serious accident either to a pedestrian or the bike rider as they take the blind bend before the bridge”

As a resident of Sheepstor, I know that the same problem exists in our part of the parish. Many cyclists seem to think that the circuit around Burrator Reservoir has been provided for their benefit as a bikers’ race-track. Please slow down through Walkhampton and Sheepstor villages! Cyclists should also fix and use a bell to warn people of their approach.

Burrator Road in Dousland continues to be a source of worry for residents who have no pavements to use in this busy area. The dark evenings of the winter are approaching once again and car drivers are urged to cut their speed along this stretch.

At Meavy, attempts have been made to deter joyriders in four-wheel-drive vehicles from splashing through Meavy Ford. Erosion and unsightly damage has been caused to the green around the ford this year from drivers who have been having fun splashing through the ford and then doing a ‘figure of eight’ on the green to repeat the process.

Several large boulders have been moved into position to prevent this activity and we urge everyone to remember that the picturesque Meavy Ford is a ‘facility’ for large farm vehicles not a ‘fun feature’ for thrill seekers.

Editorial

Ted Whitehead

I do hope you enjoyed the recent profiles of our Councillors and Clerk. In this issue we start a series about people who have lived or worked in our Grouped Parish, beginning with a highly respected lady who has spent most of her life working hard for the good of this area. You will still see her supporting village events. We wish her many years of well-earned retirement. I would welcome your suggestions for future “People of the Parish”.

Our Winter issue will be dropped through letter boxes before Christmas. Please get your articles to me by 15th November.

Changing faces

Keith Scrivener
(Chairman, Burrator Parish Council)

Two new members have been co-opted onto Burrator Parish Council since our last issue of the Burrator Beacon. They are Mr Tim MacDonald who takes up the vacant seat for Sheepstor and Mr Ray Lander who represents Meavy Dousland. We welcome the enthusiasm and input they bring to our deliberations.

On a personal note I would like to thank two long-serving parish councillors who chose to retire from our council in recent months. Nicholas Waterhouse of Meavy has served the parish for many years and was a former chairman of the council. He was a tireless worker for Meavy and the wider community of Burrator and through his positions with West Devon Borough Council and the Dartmoor National Park he brought a huge depth of experience and knowledge of local government to our meetings. We will miss his wisdom and advice.

The second retiring councillor, Ted Whitehead, also a former Chairman was equally a very committed supporter of the community who for many years has been actively involved in numerous local organisations and societies. Thankfully Ted has agreed to remain in post as the editor of the Burrator Beacon, the parish council’s quarterly magazine, so we can still call upon his local knowledge in this respect.

My thanks and best wishes go to our two new councillors for coming forward to show an interest in local affairs and to our two retiring members for all their years of dedicated service.

Oh yes - and we still have one more vacancy for Meavy Dousland. Volunteers take one step to the front please…

Finally, for those who prefer transportation of the Shank’s Pony variety, the parish council is organising a number of walks in the area for families.

Walking volunteers are also needed for those who would like to ‘adopt a footpath.’ If you regularly walk one of the parish’s public footpaths and would like to submit a yearly survey report on its condition please contact the Footpaths Committee Chairman Chris Morley (see Back Page for details). We particularly need help with some of the more remote moorland paths.

For those who would like to take part in our next organised parish family walk, meet at Meavy on Sunday October 19th - watch village noticeboards for details.

Clerk’s Report

Mike Spry

Planning

The issue of Selected Rural Settlement Status and in particular its effect on Meavy (as reported in both the Spring & Summer issues) continues to rumble on. The matter will be considered at the Public Inquiry which is being held later this year and will continue into the early part of 2004. An initial Meeting is being held in Princetown in early September and will be attended by members of the Council.

There have been a surprising number of Planning Applications, mostly routine. Interestingly the Application for the alteration of a property at Lovaton into an Outward Bound Centre (referred to in the last issue) was withdrawn pre-consideration by DNPA, although with the property having been purchased by King Edward’s School it is unlikely to have “gone away” as a potential Application. A new Application has been made for Little Meadows in Walkhampton with mainly detailed changes proposed affecting the nine dwellings involved.

Annual grants have been made (see next item below) but a number of applicants failed to include the requested information that is necessary and have been advised to re-apply so that their Application can be “positively” considered. I don’t think there is a general appreciation of the fact that the F&GP Committee are distributing public funds. They are therefore very “accountable” not only to you, the electors, but to District Audit who have strict guidelines relevant to such items as supporting documentation showing a genuine need for the financial assistance requested.

As a result of resident concerns, the Council have taken further measures to prevent Meavy Ford being used as an “off-road circuit” by four-wheel-drive vehicles. A large boulder has been strategically placed on the Meavy side to stop vehicles turning left having crossed the bridge travelling towards Meavy and a number of boulders have been placed on the “far side” between the River and first Oak. In addition, wooden signs will be placed either side indicating that it is a public Ford for local traffic/access only which may also help.

People should not obstruct the access to the Ford with parked vehicles, barbecues and the like just because it is a beautiful and safe place for children to play, which they can do both on Marchants Green and in the River. Indeed, it has been a great Summer and it is lovely to see the Green and its environs being so well used. Ultimately, child safety is the parents’ responsibility and they must be aware and appreciate the fact that the Ford is a highway and drivers do have a perfect right to use it as such. Personally I find it perfectly understandable that people drive through it for novelty value and are often photographed doing so. It is very scenic and is unusual in that most Fords, particularly those in the New Forest, have conventional road surfaces whereas here you drive through on a riverbed. And let’s be honest, from their pristine showroom condition it is perfectly apparent that the average four-wheel-drive vehicle never sees anything more off-road or rugged than Cadover car park!

At the time of writing the seat at Redhill remains in situ although it will travel down to Walkhampton Green during September!

We have again been in contact with DCC Highways regarding the B3212 Footpath (Woodmans Corner to Dousland) and can advise that surveying work has been conducted and negotiations with local landowners involved have apparently progressed “very well”. Quite when that will translate into something more tangible remains to be seen.

Compost bins

Finally, as a fantastic Summer draws to a close and Autumn (my favourite Season) approaches with log fires and all those falling leaves etc., don’t forget we sell Compost bins “at cost” for £12. You can shred it, mulch it and improve your soil with it by contacting Cllr Ellis on 854383.

A Planning Application (Ref:0675/03) for Outline Planning permission to enable Local Needs housing and provision of a village green has been received. Submitted by Maristow Estates and apparently supported by West Devon Homes, the application is accompanied by a plan (for information only) showing 28 properties in the water meadows beyond Wheelwrights Court. As astonishing as the number is the assertion by WDHomes that there is an indicated need for 17 houses and 15 flats in Walkhampton. Only last October (31st) Marion Playle of WDBC addressed a Meeting of the Council and advised that there were 4 local residents on the Housing list (and has today re-affirmed that position). It would be an understatement to say this will no doubt create enormous local interest.

Grants

The following grants have been agreed by the Parish Council for the financial year 2003/2004.

The Council decided that in future all groups must apply for grants themselves before the closing date (1st July) which will be displayed on all public notice-boards a month prior, and a reminder will also be placed in the Spring issue of this magazine.

Broadband For Yelverton

Dr Graham Goddard

Good news for regular Internet users in the area. The Yelverton exchange hit its trigger level on 10th July and congratulations are due to all concerned. BT says Yelverton will be ADSL-enabled “by 5th November”.

The advantages of Broadband/ADSL have been widely trailed and the package contains something for everyone. Private users and businesses alike will benefit from the rapid downloading of large files and from the fact that surfing the net will no longer tie up telephone lines. Broadband also offers the potential for video-conferencing, whether for business meetings or whether between remotely scattered members of the family. This will be free, irrespective of distance and duration, provided both ends are suitably equipped. An important benefit for businesses is the “always on” aspect whereby messages can be received immediately without having to await the next dial-up. Private users may value the ability to listen continuously to remote broadcasting stations. Both will benefit from the charging structure whereby a fixed amount is paid monthly irrespective of usage, allowing easy control of running costs and overheads.

Subscribers should remember that they do not need to take the service from BT. Rather as with Electricity and Gas, it may be purchased through a number of outlets. Remember that cheapest is not always best and, before signing up with a service provider, try ringing their technical help line first!

The always-on aspect of ADSL does increase the need for security, though, and, in addition to virus protection, a good firewall should be installed and maintained. A firewall makes it extremely difficult for hackers to browse through your hard disk and copy or amend files at will.

   (gcgoddard@southwestconsulting.co.uk)

Meavy Oak Fair

Michael Parle

This year the Oak Fair was on a lovely dry sunny day, in marked contrast to last year’s miserable wet day. The overture to the fair was a wonderful peal of bell-ringing from the Meavy Bell-Ringers, putting everyone in the right mood to enjoy the afternoon.

The Fair was opened by the children of Meavy School, with an exhilarating Fitness Pageant which took us on a tour of Great Britain with stops at major towns for a different fitness session. It was exhausting just watching!

Then it was time for the real fitness fanatics. On the dot at 2:30 pm some 80 runners set off on the Burrator Horseshoe Run. 45 minutes and 15 seconds later the winner, Kevin Hagley, arrived back in Meavy. The first female runner was Jenny Nash, in a time of 52 minutes and 30 seconds. Well done to everyone who took part. Our picture shows the runners getting instructions from the race organiser just before the start of the Burrator Horseshoe Run at Meavy Oak Fair.

During the afternoon there were lots of activities for visitors. Tim Delooze was a favourite target for many youngsters throwing wet sponges. Keen competition could be had at the skittles alley, though the improved skittles this year were harder to knock over. We had expected some competition for the skittles in the form of a mobile bowling alley from Megabowl, but unfortunately due to staff shortage they were unable to come. Down in the Stable Meadow the Bouncy Castle and the Rifle Range proved to be very popular.

Entertainment for younger children (and adults young at heart) was provided through the afternoon by the clown, Mr Showers, stilt-walking and juggling his way around the village green. Musical entertainment was provided by the Saltash Training Band, a group of very talented youngsters.

A new item this year was a display of WWII Military Vehicles. These marvellously preserved vehicles were a great centre of attraction for old and young. Our thanks to Trevor Minett and Chris Lawrence of the Devon and Cornwall Military Vehicle Club for bringing them along.

The Fair closed with the Grand Raffle Draw, with what seemed like a thousand prizes to be won. Our thanks to everyone who came and helped make the Oak Fair a wonderful afternoon. We made over £2000 for distribution to local charities. Hope to see you all again next year.

Sheepstor summer fayre

Keith Scrivener

Sheepstor residents enjoyed a sunny afternoon of fun and games for their summer fayre in the church bull-ring field on August 18.

A tasty barbecue and a spectacular collection of puddings graced the table and provided a very welcome community meal for village families.

Children enjoyed a football tournament, the tin can alley, pin the tail on the donkey, horse-shoe throwing and “splat the rat” games.

A plastic duck race along a nearby stretch of the Sheepstor Brook provided a splashing interlude and gave everyone the opportunity to cool off in the shady waterside.

A raffle and donations for the food and games helped raise over £300 for village hall funds. Thanks go to all who helped organise and prepare for the event and to Patrick and Annie for permission to use the private field.

The next event on the village calendar is a curry and stew evening in St Leonard’s church hall on Friday October 17. The evening will also include a slide-assisted talk on local National Trust properties including Saltram House and Buckland Abbey.

Walkhampton Annual Show

Mike Dobson

Yet again our show was blessed with splendid weather and the efforts of the Show Committee were rewarded with a higher than average number of entries. As ever there was keen competition for all classes, particularly in the vegetable, cookery and children’s classes.

The winners of the cups for most points in the vegetable and cookery classes were Malcolm McMahon from Walkhampton and Mrs Ann Cartwright from Horrabridge. Other cup winners were George Eggins for the Top Tray Class, Ann Winbolt for the Ted Whitehead Golden Jubilee cup for the best container of flowers, Wendy Swinburne for the Visually Attractive garden and Sheila Glanville winning cups for most points in the flower classes, Top Vase, Best floral art exhibit and highest points for the Handicraft section. After many many years of trying Rob Allen won the cup for the best pasty - well done! In the children’s classes cup winners were B.Jones, M.Brown, S.Melville, M.Hamblen, Hattie McCann and S.Reid.

The very successful Show was supported by a Cricket match between Walkham Valley C.C. and Oddballs, which the home side lost narrowly!! Also there was a village Fun Day with Dog Show, Children’s races, Water slide, Bric-a-Brac stalls and many other activities.

It was a really enjoyable village event and we look forward to next year’s Show, so start planning now for your entries!

Thanks to all those people who helped to put the Show on, it couldn’t happen without your support.

People of the Parish

Stella Shaw

I was born in Meavy on 7th July 1928 and I am proud to have lived there until 1997 when I moved to Yelverton.

Our family ran the Post Office in the village - firstly my gran’s aunt & uncle, passing to my gran, then my mother until she died when I was 4, and my gran took it over again. The original premises had been the almshouse for the village, beside the Church gate, but the Parish Council who owned it wouldn’t maintain it properly, so we moved the P.O. to the old Mill in 1957. The almshouse was bought up and renovated by Capt. Hughes & Capt. Gerty, and when they sold it the profits went to the Church.

Meavy School in the 1950’s

Meavy was the only school I ever went to, from 1933 to 1942. We had lovely gardens - the boys had the centre plot for vegetables and the girls had the side gardens for flowers. We won prizes in village garden competitions. It was a lovely school - probably only 35 pupils, but the boys would go into the woods at lunchtime and not come back. Misbehaviour was reported to the Rector, and Capt. Hughes the Church Warden would come down to cane the boys.

We attended Church & Sunday School services at 10.0, 11.0 & 6.30, and on the first Sunday of each month an afternoon service was taken by the children. I enjoyed singing in the choir from7 to 18. On Saturday mornings we would sit by the Church cross and hold the baskets of the two Miss Nicholls when they came to dress the Church. One man always gave us a penny when he came to put flowers on the family grave - we called him the “Penny Man”. The stones were put around the green about 1935 when the charabancs started calling at Meavy and parking on the green, stopping the children from playing there. Mr Baker paid for the stones in memory of his wife.

I worked at Yelverton P.O. for 12 months and got 5 shillings (25p) for working 9-6. But it was a bit scary cycling home in the dark - Meavy Lane had 2 lots of servicemen in billets, one for black soldiers and one for white. So I got better hours at Barrats, a high class grocer where Mansbridge is now. All the gentry came in. I was there from 1943-1950 and I was the only girl who made it to the store on the first morning of the awful 1947 blizzard, so I got 4 girls’ pay that day! They wouldn’t let me carry home all the food that the Meavy people wanted and the men made a sledge instead. But I did get into trouble once when I forgot to address Mrs Hughes who owned “The

Red House” at Yelverton as Lady Hughes when her husband had been made a Lord!

I took on Meavy P.O. in 1950 and I still treasure the clock presented to me by villagers & friends when I retired in 1985. I always wanted to be involved in village life. I joined Mrs Bowden’s Drama Society when I was 16. We toured the villages and won competitions judged by the author L.A.G Strong; he said Nelson Palmer was our best actor, with a photographic memory, and wanted him to go on to be a professional. Meavy School has always been a special place and when my children went there I was a Manager, along with Bill Hopson and Mrs Williams (Urgles).

I started with the Parish Council around 1984 when there was some controversy over the Inn landlord. We tried to serve the villagers and we tramped the miles of Parish Footpaths each year. For the Silver Jubilee the Council called a special Parish Meeting and everyone voted for an extra penny-rate for the event, to be divided between the 3 villages. The Council bought commemorative mugs, but Naomi Boyle (another Councillor) & I walked around Meavy and Dousland to get extra donations, raffle prizes etc and we had splendid celebrations. I find it sad that today’s Parish council decided not to get involved in the Golden Jubilee events. But I helped organise a Fun Day lunch & Barbecue to mark the special Day.

I have enjoyed my 20 years with the Meavy Ladies Group, organising parties for senior citizens, the children etc. I remember seeing a “Silent Auction” for the first time when I was in Salisbury, and I put one on for Meavy funds. I think Walkhampton followed suit soon afterwards.

I take great pleasure in having my family in the area - 2 children, 3 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren -and it’s lovely to see them all doing so well. I’m still enjoying life at Briar Tor and although I can’t see I fundraise for Children’s Hospice Southwest and Briar Tor Christmas Parties.

Obituaries

It is with regret that we record the passing of the following;

John Hugh Piper died July 22nd. Funeral service was held at Meavy Church.

Tom Measures died on August 16th. Funeral service was held at Meavy Church on August 26th.

Cyril Willcocks died August 27th. Funeral service was held at Walkhampton Church on Thursday 11th.September.

Our condolences go to their families and friends.

Diamond Wedding

Our congratulations go to Alice and William Willcocks who married in Meavy Church in 1943 and have recently celebrated their Diamond Wedding. They farmed at Lower Goodameavy for many years.

Golden Wedding

Many congratulations go to Joyce and Bill Williams of Dousland who recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They farmed at Sparkatown for many years and both are still very much involved in the local community.

We wish both couples many more years of happiness.

The Dam

Don Brown

The idea of building a dam at Burrator must have seemed outlandish to many locals. Drake’s Leat had been the chief source of drinking water for Plymouth for 300 years. Originally an unlined open ditch, it was later lined with masonry or wooden troughs. At times of great public rejoicing the Meavy water was temporarily drained from the conduits and replaced by wine - for two days in 1660, for example, to celebrate the “Glorious Restoration”

But by the 1880’s the demand for water was too great and Plymouth Corporation resolved to build a dam. Various sites around Meavy had been considered but each had their objectors, much as today with the siting of airports, motorways etc., and the Council was divided. Their new Water Engineer, Edward Sandeman, only 29 at the time, came up with the Burrator Gorge as the best compromise It was estimated that the dam would take 7 years to build, but it was finished in 5. However the minor partner, Sheepstor dam, hit serious geological problems, and itself took over 3 years. These troubles were largely forgotten when the Burrator Scheme was officially opened on 21st September 1898.

The enlargement of the reservoir was a direct result of the amalgamation of the Boroughs of Plymouth, Stonehouse and Devonport in 1914 when it was clear the water supply for the new City would be inadequate. The work of raising the dam began in 1923 and lasted over 4 years; traffic from Dousland to Sheepstor was taken over a temporary suspension bridge

At its opening, Burrator Dam was described as a construction “which will last as long as the hills” and today we can enjoy something which epitomises the very best of late-Victorian engineering.

Library Service Asks for Devon’s War Memories

Ian Maxted

Devon County Council’s Library Service is appealing for people with memories of the Second World War to come forward with their stories. It is part of a national initiative to produce a personal account of Britain during the war.

It aims to create a resource for future generations, mixing family and military history, to make a living document for the children and grandchildren of survivors of World War Two. It is hoped that Devon people who remember the Blitz, evacuation or the armed services will help build a unique personal record of a nation at war.

To take part in People’s War, simply log on to www.bbc.co.uk/ww2 from home, or go along to your local library where you can get half an hour’s Internet access free. Exeter Central Library is piloting this project and staff there have been trained to assist you if needed.

More information from Ian Maxted on 01392 384224 
or send him an email at imaxted@devon.gov.uk

Samaritans

Thank you from Ted

The coffee morning held at Moorland House in July in aid of Plymouth and area Samaritans raised a total of £160. Many thanks to all those who helped to make it such an enjoyable occasion.

Harvest Festivals

St. Leonard’s Sheepstor. Friday 26th September

7:00 pm. Harvest Thanksgiving, followed by supper in village hall.

7:00 pm. Harvest Thanksgiving. Preacher: Archdeacon of Plymouth.
Followed by supper in parish hall.

11:00 am. Harvest Eucharist (Order One), followed by shared lunch and auction.

Village Halls

Please support our local village halls. Each hall has disabled access.

Booking details can be obtained from the following:

Coffee Mates

This group meets at Rock Methodist Church on Monday Mornings (apart from 2nd Monday in Month or Bank Holidays). The sessions run from 10:30 to 1:00 pm and are organised by TASS (Tavistock Area Support Services), previously Age Concern. The purpose is to provide companionship for the over 55’s. There are lots of opportunities just to chat or to play whist, scrabble, dominoes etc.

The subsidised cost is 60p for coffee and biscuits only, or £1:30 for coffee and biscuits followed at lunch-time by soup, bread, cakes and beverages.

The group are urgently looking for new members, so if you are free on a Monday morning and would like company, please come along and join us.

Similarly, if you have elderly relatives living with you who would enjoy a change of scenery, bring them along around 10:30 am, stay and see them settled in, then collect them again just before 1pm. There is wheel chair access and a disabled toilet at the Methodist Hall.

A late summer outing to Lee Mill and Endsleigh Garden Centre is planned for the end of September, using a mini bus with wheelchair ramp.

We also need able-bodied volunteers of any age to assist regularly on just one Monday a month. Do come along - we enjoy meeting new friends. For further details contact Jo at TASS, 01822 616958.

Leukaemia Research Fund

(Yelverton & District Branch)

The Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Wednesday 19th. November at the Moorland Links Hotel. There will be lots of stalls laden with various crafts, cakes, raffle and we shall be running the ever popular Silent Auction.

Do come and join us for a coffee and buy your Christmas presents!

Do you have a State Retirement Pension? - or know someone who does?

From October 2003 the government is introducing a new Pension Credit scheme, which could mean extra money every week.

Pension Credit has two elements.

Guarantee Credit guarantees everyone above the age of 60 an income of at least £102.10 per week for a single person and £155.80 per week for a couple. It is worth remembering that the Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance are not counted as part of your weekly income when working out entitlement to Pension Credit.

Savings Credit. For the first time, people over the age of 65 will be rewarded if they have managed to make a modest provision for their retirement, in the form of a second pension, savings or both. The maximum award for Savings Credit is £14.79 for a single person or £19.20 for a couple.

CAREdirect advisors will be able to work out an approximate entitlement based on information given over the telephone. It is worth remembering that Pension Credit could also increase your entitlement to Council Tax & Housing Benefit, as the rules for these have been revised.

If you want to find out more, simply contact CAREdirect on the freephone number 0800 444 000. All information will be treated as confidential.

New phone number for Police

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary has changed its telephone number to make it cheaper for residents to call the police.

As from 2nd September the Force’s new contact number for non-urgent calls is 08452 777444. All emergencies should still be reported by dialling 999.

The change from a national-rate number to a less expensive service means the cost of calls has dropped from about 6p to 3p per minute at peak times, and to less than a penny at weekends from landlines.

The old police number of 08705 777444 will exist for 12 months to ensure that no calls are lost, but residents are urged to use the new number of 08452 777444 as of now.

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Creating Changes

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Burrator BEACON Editor  Ted Whitehead, 
Moorland House, Golf Links Road, Yelverton PL20 6BN  Tel. 01822 853435

Editorial Team  Anne Ellis, Keith Scrivener   Internet Edition Editor 

Published and issued quarterly, free of charge by Burrator Parish Council. Copy to be sent to the Editor by the 15th of November for the next edition to be published in December 2003.
Burrator Parish Council is a body which complies with the Freedom of Information Act 2000.  Contact the Clerk Mike Spry for specific details about parish business.

Advertising

The charge for adverts is £10 (inc. VAT) per advert per single issue or £28.20 (inc. VAT) per advert for 4 issues. One full page advert costs £35.25 (inc. VAT) per single issue. Adverts must be booked and paid for in advance. Cheques made payable to Burrator Parish Council and sent to the Editor (address above). We have 800 copies distributed free of charge to every household in the Burrator Grouped Parish. The Burrator BEACON is also on the parish council website, so why not take the opportunity to publicise your business.

Please contact the Editor with any enquiries or adverts in writing. Please include any illustration preferably in the form of a clear line drawing.

Burrator Web Site

Apart from providing information from the council, the web site can be used by any business within the parish to advertise and attract new business. This service is provided free of charge to all council tax and business ratepayers within the parish.

We have many businesses that could benefit from the national and international coverage that World Wide Web provides. If you are interested in taking advantage of this offer get in touch with either the clerk Mike Spry or councillor Michael Parle.

The opinions expressed in the Burrator BEACON are not necessarily those held by Burrator Parish Council. Every effort is made to ensure that information in these pages is accurate. However, the Council cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions. Including information does not imply recommendation.