Recognising those that deliver moor
Extract from the Mid-Devon Advertiser: "More than 20 individuals and organisations considered to have made positive contributions to Dartmoor life in the past five years were recognised in a ceremony at Holne Park, Ashburton.
Among those receiving certificates from the national park authority were Ashburton Cookery School and organisers of the Moretonhampstead Food and Drink Festival.
Ilsington Community Shop was also singled out for praise as was the Gidleigh Commoners' Association for its archaeological preservation work and Buckfast Abbey where a building prokect was described as 'an exemplar of high quality design in a sensitive location'.
Television and radio personality Judi Spiers presented the 21 framed certificates after chief executive Dr Kevin Bishop told guests they were being handed to those who had helped deliver different aspects of the previous DNPA five year management plan.