[24 Jun 2010 | Comments Off | 78 views]
Welcome to the Umborne Valley website

The Umborne Valley nestles in the heart of East Devon, in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
For those lucky enough to live here, the surrounding countryside offers ancient woodland, rivers and brooks, fields criss-crossed with hedgerows and wildlife in abundance. Needless to say, with such delights on show, it’s just as attractive to visitors.
This website is for both groups. You’ll find information on Umborne events, groups, services and attractions (such as the best local walks and pubs), as well as interviews with local people and much more. We hope you …

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[2 Sep 2010 | Comments Off | 9 views]
August Weather

Weather summary for August and Summer 2010.            August proved to be the weakest of the three summer months this year, with measurable rainfall being recorded on sixteen days, and whilst I do not record sunshine totals, it would seem that August was one of the gloomiest within the last hundred years or so. The last week or so have proved very autumnal. If it was not for the fact that I take my readings at 1000 (0900 GMT), the 25th. would have been very cold, with a maximum temperature of 14C. As it was, the night and following morning were ...

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[1 Sep 2010 | Comments Off | 28 views]
Umborne Trustees – minutes of 18.8.10 meeting

  MINUTES OF THE UMBORNE INSTITUTE TRUST Meeting at new Umborne Community Hall Wednesday, 18 Aug, 2010, at 8pm  Attendees by Rob Summers (chairman), Paul Galloway (treasurer), Peter Rugg, Kimmo Evans (minutes), Liz Gosling, Paul Forster, Sue Gush, Janet Coman, Ted Townsend, Neville Cheeseman  Apologies: Eleanor Wood  Minutes of the meeting on 21 July were approved and signed subject to amend- SG changed to JC.  Matters Arising: JC awaiting response from Pole-Carew Trust. PG confirmed Insurers would offer no extra discount for fireproofing and that we were expected to undertake all reasonable measures to remove fire risk. KE had agreed with web group that only signed copies ...

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[25 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 35 views]

  Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. To help us plan for the future of our Parish, any additional comments about any other matter would be most useful. Further Comments:…………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………… If you wish to receive any further information or would like to be involved with anything in any way, please feel free to identify yourself here: Name: ……………………………….................................... Address: ………………………………................................ ………………………………................................................... Tel. Number: ………………………………....................... I would like to receive further information about ..................................................... ……………………………………….......................................................................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Please feel free to contact any members of the group mentioned on Page 2 of this questionnaire.   .

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[25 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 41 views]

  Parish Plan Questionnaire F. Environment   1. How would you describe the appearance of the Parish? good / reasonable / poor (circle one) Comments ………………………………………………………………………………………………... …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… What are the most positive aspects of the Parish environment? (Put a number 1-6 in the box, in order of preference, where 1 is your favourite) 1 - 6 Buildings   Wildlife   Landscape   River   Footpaths   Clean air & water     Comments:- ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………     What do you think would improve and enhance the environment of the Parish?   Tick More footpaths   Less dog-fouling   Less litter / fly-tipping   No more phone masts   More benches & seats     Comments ………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………     Do you think there is a problem with pollution in the Parish?   No (Tick) Yes No opinion Traffic noise       Noise from people       Aircraft noise       Air pollution       Water pollution       Light pollution       Other             Would you support ...

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[25 Jul 2010 | Comments Off | 67 views]

  Parish Plan Questionnaire E. Business & Education a) Business 1. Please indicate, for each member of your household, if each one is currently: (Tick for each household member's age group)   16-24 25-44 45-64 65+ Employed         Unemployed         Self-employed & employing others         Self-employed, not employing others         In Government training scheme         In full time education         Housewife / house-husband         Retired         Permanently sick / disabled         Part-time worker         Semi-retired         Other:           2. Does anyone in your household perform any type of voluntary work? ……… Yes / No (Circle one) If yes, please give details:............................................................................................ …....................................................................................................................................... 3. Where is your main place of work/education of the majority of your household? At home / in the Parish / outside the Parish (Circle one) 4. If you run a business, into which category does it fall? ...