Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
Oct 13th 2009, 9:59 am
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
I like Tavi as well but be warned - it rains a LOT
Oct 13th 2009, 11:36 am
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
That's fine scotty, i love the rain 
Oct 13th 2009, 11:52 am
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
My mum lives in Berre Ferrers which I think comes under both Cullompton and Tavistock?
She's spending more and more time back in London now as she hates the small village mentality that comes with living in a tiny village. Everyone thinks they know everything about everybody - what they don't know they make up ... 
She moved there from London as I had moved from London to Cornwall previously with her only Grandchildren.
I know the Old Inn - in St Breward ... good pub by the way. But I would NOT go back to small village living again either!
If you don't ming being considered an outsider because you weren't born there or lived there for less than 30 years. Or mind people making up what they don't know about you. Then you'll be just fine ...
She's spending more and more time back in London now as she hates the small village mentality that comes with living in a tiny village. Everyone thinks they know everything about everybody - what they don't know they make up ... She moved there from London as I had moved from London to Cornwall previously with her only Grandchildren.I know the Old Inn - in St Breward ... good pub by the way. But I would NOT go back to small village living again either!
If you don't ming being considered an outsider because you weren't born there or lived there for less than 30 years. Or mind people making up what they don't know about you. Then you'll be just fine ...
Oct 13th 2009, 12:00 pm
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That's interesting.. i hadn't considered the village mentality.. hmm.. maybe i'll start some gossip up about myself and see how long it takes to get back via chinese whispers
Oct 13th 2009, 7:56 pm
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
Ooops, wrong - she's near Yelverton, Tavistock - not Cullompton. Sorry ...
Sorry ...
Oct 13th 2009, 9:23 pm
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
depends on the village not the case where I lived although I live in a resonable size suburb in Wellington its like that and very insular looking
Oct 14th 2009, 8:19 am
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
Devon is a beautiful place and great for a hoilday (if you get the weather 
)
However, if you do want to move there, be sure to have good job offers.
I agree with Valespark: economically parts of Devon are very depressed. Jobs can be hard to come by, and parts of Devon experience the social problems that can come with high unemployment.
That said - if you can get secure jobs, and live near good schools, then it will be a great place to live, particularly if you like outdoors activities
)However, if you do want to move there, be sure to have good job offers.
I agree with Valespark: economically parts of Devon are very depressed. Jobs can be hard to come by, and parts of Devon experience the social problems that can come with high unemployment.
That said - if you can get secure jobs, and live near good schools, then it will be a great place to live, particularly if you like outdoors activities
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Oct 14th 2009, 10:02 pm
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
What about Crediton, that's nearby isn't it...anyone got an insight on it and it's high school (QE)
Oct 15th 2009, 2:07 am
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
Devon is a beautiful place and great for a hoilday (if you get the weather )
However, if you do want to move there, be sure to have good job offers.
I agree with Valespark: economically parts of Devon are very depressed. Jobs can be hard to come by, and parts of Devon experience the social problems that can come with high unemployment.
That said - if you can get secure jobs, and live near good schools, then it will be a great place to live, particularly if you like outdoors activities
)However, if you do want to move there, be sure to have good job offers.
I agree with Valespark: economically parts of Devon are very depressed. Jobs can be hard to come by, and parts of Devon experience the social problems that can come with high unemployment.
That said - if you can get secure jobs, and live near good schools, then it will be a great place to live, particularly if you like outdoors activities
Oct 15th 2009, 7:01 am
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
Really depends what you are looking for and what kind of person you are.I know the areas very well send me a pm if you like and we can chat about your needs
Oct 17th 2009, 6:57 pm
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Re: Okehampton, Cullompton, Tavistock in Devon
So does no one know much about Crediton?
