PUPILS from South Tawton Primary School had a week of hands-on experience of the diversity of hobbies and activities which exist in the village as part of a recent ?community week?. Deputy headteacher Martin Unwin ogranised the events which brought the local community into the school as well as encompassing some eye-opening trips out. Michael Jecks, whose historical thrillers are written only a few hundred yards away from their classrooms, dropped in on the children, and Dave Denford and his mobile forge also proved fascinating for the youngsters. Doris Nethercott and Ursula Radford demonstrated spinning skills, while Wendy Redstone showed how to plant and maintain flowers in playground planters. Martin Hall played the didgeridoo and Sarah Bazeley showed her skills at traditional broom dancing. Life in a beehive was examined with a visit to the nearby apiary of Roy Radford and the children also saw a landfill site near Plymouth. Brian Wooland, who owns South Zeal garage, farmer Clifford White and his wife Vera, the police, army, air ambulance personnel, vets, Finch Foundry, O?Connor Campers and the Animal Lecture Service were also part of the initiative. The project was an undoubted success and certainly captivated the children. It is hoped to extend the project further in the future.
