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From Pam Newby, Exeter 383262, October 09,2008
The ever-popular list of speakers, lecturers, demonstrators and entertainers produced by staff at Devon County Council's Honiton library is currently being updated.
The booklet contains details of over 200 people who are willing to give talks and demonstrations on a variety of topics, They include slide shows on travel and gardening, reflexology and microwave cookery demonstrations, writing and activity workshops and entertainers such as clowns, magicians, musicians and ventriloquists for both children's and adults' parties.
People included in the current edition will receive a letter requesting them to update their details shortly. New entrants should complete a questionnaire available from Honiton library or by phone on 01404 42818 or by email at honiton.comminfo@devon.gov.uk Entry is free.
The new edition will be launched in January.
Note to Editors:
For more information contact the Media PR Service on 01392 383262 or 383654.
- Leader of the Council - Cllr Brian Greenslade
- Chief Executive -- Phil Norrey
- Budget £800 million
- Key investments include:
- Schools £349 million
- Adult and Community Services £164 million
- Environment, Economy and Culture £106 million
- Children and Young People £101 million
- Other important County Council support includes:
- Building programme: £185 million for new schools, roads, care services, libraries and recycling centres
- Political make-up:
- County Council seats: 62
- 33 Liberal Democrat
- 23 Conservative
- 4 Labour
- 2 Independent
- Next County Council elections: May 7, 2009
- Key stats:
- Population: 741,000
- Schools: 365
- Pupils: 96,200
- Children looked after: 584
- Adults helped to live at home: 17,622
- Residential and nursing care: 4,212 adults
- Libraries and Mobile Libraries: 61
- Roads: 12,831 kms (7,973 miles)
- Bridges: 3,500
- Public Rights of Way: 4,960 kms (3,200 miles)
- Streetlights: 71,000
- Illuminated road signs: 10,917
- Recycling Centres: 20
- Recycling rate: 49.21%
Figures may be subject to change
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