There are 78 people involved in voluntary work.

At the date of the Appraisal 37 respondents were seeking paid work. There is a need in the Parish for more information on vacancies and training.

Work opportunities are restricted for a variety of reasons including lack of child care facilities. Family commitments and lack of transport are further limitations.

291 people would like to see more jobs available in the Parish. 165 respondents work within the Parish, 45 within 10 miles, 58 work 11-30 miles away and 18 travel over 30 miles to work

Present Employment Status

 99 people run their own businesses employing 86 others. 50% of these are in agriculture with the remainder professional, retailers and repairers. 8 people intend to become self employed, the biggest restriction being finance.

(There were no specific comments on this section).

258 (78%) support the idea of a Parish Newsletter/Magazine and there were plenty of volunteers to help. When you attend

the Parish Meeting to discuss this Appraisal - reveal yourselves!

The year 2000 is not far away. No-one suggested a "Shebbear Dome" - but among the more popular suggestions marking this event were: -

A Party - "street" or New Year with a beacon or fireworks and even, perhaps, a carnival as well. A Church Service with bell ringing was also a popular choice.

Other Suggestions:-

But lets not forget the few who described Millennium Celebrations as "a waste of money!".

The committee would like to thank you all for your help and co-operation in completing the forms with your comments, many of which are included in the report. The report presents quite a long "shopping list" of the requirements of our rural community as we approach the millennium. As is usually the case, the problem will be funding our requirements, but the appraisal will be a great help in pin-pointing the areas of greatest concern. For our "aims" to become "achievements" we will need the whole-hearted support of the whole community. Perhaps our appraisal should be placed in a "time capsule" in order that future generations can judge how we fared. In the meantime - don't forget the appraisal meeting: