We asked what clubs the communities would support. We got 231 positive responses. Dousland and Walkhampton provided most of the responses (which are shown in separate columns). The results were;

There were 29 offers of help to organise and set up clubs. Any of the clubs suggested would be viable, even the Basketball Club would provide enough members to produce a team – provided these were all potential players

The lack of Youth activities is an issue that cuts across all parts of the parish. A meeting needs to be set up with invitations to all 7–17 year olds in the parish, volunteers and representatives of county governing bodies, to attend and help solve the problem.

Recommendation: Set up an Activities Group at the Public Meeting.

187 people supported the need for some additional sports facilities. There were marked preference differences amongst the communities that are listed below:

Each of the following were sought by 20 or potential users: Basketball court, roller blades, bowling alley, skateboard ramp, permanent goal nets and bike ramp.

A Sports Field was supported by 246 people, gaining 90 supporters from Walkhampton and 135 from Dousland.

A play area for children gained support from 246 people overall.

Other facilities proposed included:

• Cybercafé / Coffee bar
• Gymnasium
• Youth based general facilities
• Petanque
• Squash Court

The Village Hall or Community Centre is seen as the most important facility with the support of 369 (84%). Dousland (without a centre) provided 192 people supporting such a centre. This level of interest may indicate that Dousland residents would support a separate centre for their community; a focal point for the community at Dousland would appear to have significant potential for use by all age groups.