TRANSITION Tavistock and the Tamar Valley AONB are looking for homeowners who have reduced their bills by conserving energy or generating it from a renewable source to open their homes for others to see.

The organisations wish to run an event where the public can visit homeowners to see what they have done, talk to an impartial owner about the costs and benefits and consider how measures might work in their own homes.

The dates for the events are likely to be Sunday February 12 for Tavistock and surrounding villages, with a follow-up covering the greater Tamar Valley on Saturday March 10.

Open home events are attended by thousands of people every year in areas like Bristol, Crediton and Stroud and experience has shown that they lead to action.

As many as 83% of visitors are responding, taking practical steps to improve energy efficiency in their own homes. The events are also a stimulus for the local 'green economy' of traders and installers.

Anyone who has taken energy saving measures and is interested in taking part, can contact Kate Royston on 07969 569444 or Simon Bates on 07792 484049.