USEFUL LINKS ...

www.colyton.co.uk 

Colyton & District Business Association site - information about the town, its history, pubs/eating/accommodation etc.
www.colytonchurch.fsnet.co.uk St Andrews Parish Church, Colyton. Architecturally a fascinating building, with a strong musical tradition. Site includes a tour of Church, details of services etc.
www.tram.co.uk Seaton Tramway - which runs from Seaton to Colyton. Frequent special events, and only 5 minutes walk from the shop!
www.peco-uk.com Peco manufacture model railway items for the smaller scales at their factory in Beer; they also have an excellent exhibition of railway modelling, together with truly superb gardens which include a steam hauled railway. Great value for all the family.
www.iarecordings.org/c40.html Colyton has one of the last oak-bark tanneries in the country, and this site gives you an insight into its fascinating activities. The tannery is not open to the public, but there is a leather shop on site.
http://www.ToolsIndex.com
A Valuable Tool Information Resource and Directory
www.themagdalenproject.org.uk An environmental charity a few miles southeast of Chard, which aims to promote a deeper understanding of sustainable development and a greater appreciation of our natural and rural heritage. Visitors are always welcome, and can roam freely over 132 acres of organic land. There is a 20 acre organic smallholding, and lots for younger visitors to see and do. There are frequent courses on rural crafts and foods - hedgelaying, cheesemaking, weaving, willow work, straw bale building, green woodworking, hurdle making ... Well worth a visit.
www.treleague.co.uk A brilliant B & B on the Lizard peninsula, close to St Kevearne, owned and run by Mark and Carrie Hayes; super rooms, idyllic location, and fabulous breakfasts, as well as a truly generous hospitality from Mark & Carrie. Try the crab sandwiches at the nearby Bay Hotel in Coverack!
www.kerrisfarm.co.uk Another great B & B - this time just west of Newlyn; a working farm, with warm hospitality from Geoffrey and Sue Giles. We stayed here to go to the Minack Theatre - an easy ½ hour drive away.
www.simonhassett.com Simon is based in West Cork in Ireland, and specialises in creating stunning bespoke staircases. Be impressed!
www.thejollyscot-pensandboxes.co.uk Alastair specialises in producing turned wood pens in unusual timbers
http://hewnwood.com Traditional oak timber framing courses near Brecon.
www.peterpierobon.com Peter produces exquisite furniture from his studio in Vancouver BC
www.jurassiccoast.com The portal for information about our local World Heritage Site
www.econstruction.org.uk A specialist project builder based in Bridport, where the emphasis is on sustainable building.

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