Considerable interest was expressed by many for further education opportunities - for example, over 40% of respondents would be interested in attending computer courses and a similar percentage are interested in fitness classes.

Eighty-seven respondents were keen to attend arts and crafts courses, and there is also clearly a need for a few people to join adult literacy courses. 20% of respondents were already attending adult education and 10% were participating in privately and community organised classes. It is clear that the Parish has the expertise within the community to teach many of the identified areas of need. Twenty-two respondents teach arts, and 14 people teach computer skills. If classes could be arranged within the Parish, the majority of respondents would prefer evening classes in the Anne Biddlecombe Hall, although 25% of respondents would like to attend classes at the True Lovers Knot public house.

It is reasonable to conclude that the Parish has both the 'subject matter experts' to teach the required skills if they were prepared to give up their time, and also has a suitable venue to hold the educational classes.

Recommendation

Utilise and develop evening classes in the Anne Biddlecombe Hall.