Education
Adult Education
The majority of people answering the questionnaire were not interested in adult education. Those who were (333) mainly wanted training in computing (62), followed by professional/managerial training (50) and skilled or craft related education (46). Most people can get to Tavistock.
Suggestions for evening classes were computing, foreign languages, aerobics, art, photography, drawing and local history. 273 (97%) of those expressing an opinion thought that adult education in Mary Tavy was poor. 202 people would attend adult education classes in Mary Tavy.
New School
Opinion was fairly evenly split regarding a new school - 152 said a new school was needed and 143 said it was not and 170 expressed no opinion.
Observation
A portacabin is situated in the present school playground and is used as a classroom; this in itself is an indication that the school is too small.
Pre-school care
72 thought pre-school care was adequate, 98 thougt it was not adequate and 288 had no opinion.
Before and after school facilities
24 people thought they were adequate, 131 not adequate and 283 had no opinion.
Heritage & Tourism
On the question as to whether more tourism should be encourage in Mary Tavy, the answer was split down the middle, 50% for and against. Of those wanting more tourism the numbers of people supporting variuos options are shown in the bar chart.
It should be noted that these statistics may not show the true picture as only a majority of residents have children attending school.
There is no room in the present school grounds for an extension to be provided. New school buildings may have to be investigated.
Asked which activities were most suited to the village, the overwhelming choices were walking and rambling (407), followed closely by horse riding (366). on the question of which important features within the Parish should be retained and enhanced, the most votes went to the moorland (386). This was followed closely by Church, Chapel and burial grounds (372), public rights of way (344) and woodlands (305).
Over 250 people thought our mining history should be preserved and enhanced - this historical part of our heritage has become overgrown, run down and neglected.
Recommended Action
The Parish Council and National Park Authority should be approached to examine their powers and ability to look into this matter, with a view to improving these historic areas.
