Opinion was split 50/50 on the adequacy of the current village hall. Of the 109 persons who considered the current hall inadequate, 17 favoured re-building on the present site, 18 favoured further upgrading of the present hall, 36 favoured the building of a new hall on a new site and 44 a new building incorporating community facilities.

A general question was asked relating to which additional indoor activities Parishioners would like to see in the village hall. This question drew a predictably wide range of responses. The most common responses were as follows:

• Keep fit/aerobics (particularly for OAP's)
• Bowls (short mat)
• Educational classes (particularly IT)

The village hall is a community facility. If any Parishioners wish to organise events on a regular or one off basis then they should contact any member of the Parish Hall Committee for further information.

Over 70% of those who expressed an opinion favoured the provision of a children's play area in the village. This figure is somewhat surprising considering the age table provided earlier.

Of those expressing an opinion the majority considered that there are sufficient allotments within the village. Almost 60%, however, did not express an opinion.

"The church provides a focal point for the village."

Opinions were sought on ideas to celebrate/commemorate the millennium. The first four suggestions in rank order were identified as:

1. Publication of a history of Instow.
2. Village party for all ages.
3. Hardwood tree planting scheme
4. Restoration ion of the church bells.

Other common suggestions included provision of a children's play area, provision of sports facilities (tennis courts, bowling green or village green) and floral tributes.

Almost 80% of respondents approved expenditure of appropriate funds which are held by the Parish Council or Village Hall Management Committee on all or some of the above suggestions.

Many comments were made on questionnaires querying why opinions were not sought regarding the provision of a new primary school. At the time when the appraisal questionnaire was being drafted the need for a new primary school in Instow had already been identified. The siting and provision of the new school, together with any associated facilities, will follow a full public consultation exercise involving the whole village. This process has now started and further information relating to it can be obtained from any Parish Councillor or Instow School Governor.

The appraisal questionnaire identified 74 people who would be interested in vocational/adult training opportunities now or in the future. Of these, the majority were interested in skill/craft related training or new technology/computing. Of those requiring training approximately 70% would be able to get to training centres at Barnstaple or Bideford.

Of the range of health and social services facilities outlined the vast majority of respondents found the services good or reasonable.