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New rooms available Management at The Ockment Centre are pleased to announce that they have recently refurbished two further rooms, which are now available to rent. These rooms sit within a separate building to the rear of the main centre, accessible through reception or the gardens gates. Hay Tor and Bracken Tor rooms are extremely light and airy, with laminate flooring throughout and both enjoy views of the
trees and river. Hay Tor also benefits from a small room which could be used as a changing room for exercise classes. The rooms will seat 15 boardroom or 15 café style in Bracken Tor and 20 boardroom or 20 café style in Hay Tor. Please contact the Ockment Centre on 01837 53276 for further information and hire fees or email contact@ockmentcentre.org
Fingers crossed for recycling award! The waste collection crew on one of the largest rounds in West Devon are celebrating after being shortlisted for a Recycle Devon ‘Thank You’ Award.
Tawton, South Zeal and Sticklepath. They began working on the round two years ago, and are frequently complimented by residents for their hard work, politeness and ‘can do’ attitude.
The awards, held annually at County Hall, Exeter, celebrate those in the community who go the extra mile to help people recycle. The crew have been nominated by their employer, FCC Environment, who noticed that since starting the round two years ago, they have improved it in every aspect, turning complaints into compliments from the public.
Cllr Robert Sampson, Ward Member for Chagford, said: ‘I’m thrilled to hear that our recycling crew have been shortlisted for this award, and that their hard work has been recognised. We’re very lucky and proud to have such a great team providing such a vital service.’The crew will attend the award ceremony in March, where all shortlisted candidates will receive a glass trophy (recycled, of course) and the overall winner of each category will be announced.
The team collect the bulk of recycling for a huge area of West Devon, including Hatherleigh, Chagford, Okehampton, North
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