Chagford News

Previous noteworthy News items:
What do you like about Chagford?	11/6/2007

As part of the exercise to create a plan for future development of Chagford we want to know what you like about the town (or don't like if there is something that annoys you. So get out your cameras and mobile phones and then click on the link below to upload your picture. Submit your picture
Parish Calendar updated	5/9/2007

The online version of the Parish Calendar has been redesigned. You can now add your own events and get regular emails with dates of forthcoming events. Click here to view the calendar or click the Events link on the menu
Chagford Skate Park officially opened	10/26/2006

On Wednesday 25th October the new skate park was officially opened by the Mayor of West Devon. Read More...
Memorial plaque to Peter Hill	10/23/2006

In a short ceremony held in the heavy rain on Sunday 22nd October, a memorial plaque to Cllr Peter Hill was unveiled on the Market House Read More...
What will Chagford be like in fifty years?	2/6/2006

If you live in Chagford or the surrounding area, or visit Chagford regularly, we would like your views on how you see Chagford remaining a viable settlement. If you are interested, please take a moment or two to answer a few questions. Click here for more details
Parish Calendar now online	12/21/2005

The Parish Calendar project which aims to list all events taking place in the area is available via the Events link at the top of this page. You can even print out a copy! If your event is not listed and you would like it to be please email the details to either chagford@roundash.co.uk or caldey@supanet.com.
New Image Gallery	1/14/2005

We now have a new image gallery on this site. Click the Image Gallery link on the menu at the top of the page. The intention is to allow anyone to submit images and we are working on this at the moment. In the meantime if you want to see your image on the site, email it to chagford@roundash.com
Chagford Square packed for Boxing Day meet	12/26/2004

On Monday 27th December there was hardly room for the horses as hundreds of people gathered in the Square to show their support for the Mid Devon Hunt. Despite the impending ban everyone was in defiant mood and the riders were clapped and cheered as they rode out through New Street.
Chagford School Art Show raises over Ł7000	10/4/2003

The Chagford School Art Show held in September raised over Ł7000 towards the funds to support extramural activities at Chagford primary School.
New town map on this site	1/1/2002

See a map of the town. Move your mouse around to see the names of the various shops and businesses highlighted. Some of the businesses have links to their web pages. Link to your web page from the map for a small fee and help sponsor this site. Contact chagford@roundash.co.uk for more details.
Money for Chagford	11/18/2001

On Saturday 17th November, there was an event held in Okehampton to promote the Market and Coastal Towns Initiative. Briefly this is a government backed scheme which aims to help communities draw up plans for their towns. Once specific projects are identified these can be submitted to various agencies who may be able to help with funding. Chagford has been invited to participate in the scheme and we need to come up with ideas for projects. Please email chagford@roundash.co.uk if you have any ideas or wish to be part of the group that will be formed to push this through.
Chagford Directory	10/10/2001

The 2000/2001 Chagford Directory is now available. This lists all members of the Chagford and District Business Association and the services they offer and is also available on this site. CDBA...
Beating of the Bounds.	9/6/2001

On Sunday 3rd September a group of 30 - 40 people walked the route from Jurston to Chagford via the Warren House Inn and Batworthy Corner. The weather was perfect for the event which began at 10.30am and finished at approximately 6.30pm in Chagford.
New leaflet for Chagford	8/14/2001

A new leaflet aimed at getting visitors to come to Chagford has been produced by the Chagford & District Business Association. 30,000 copies have been printed and as well as being available locally they will be distributed to Tourist Information Centres throughout the country and hopefully abroad. As a result, this website will be completely updated in the near future. The intention is to provide more detailed and up to date information than can be incorporated in the leaflet. Please, if you have any content that you think merits publishing or may be useful then email chagford@roundash.co.uk.
Swimming Pool Reopening	8/11/2001

Despite the non committal weather over 100 people attended the official reopening of Chagford Swimming Pool on Wednesday 9th August. After speeches by Marion Symes and Bob Young, Lady Hayter-Hames cut a ribbon at the edge of the pool and 20 or 30 people immediately jumped into the pool. More information...
A new car park for Chagford	6/1/2001

Shape the Future of Chagford. Don't forget that on Monday 18th June there will be a planning day in Endecott House from 11am to 8pm. Everyone is invited to come along to discuss the development proposals for the land adjacent to Bretteville Close.
Foot and mouth	5/12/2001

Dartmoor National Park may be open again from the beginning of June provided there are no further outbreaks of foot and mouth. Remember that the towns and villages have always been open.
A new Message Board	3/21/2001

We now have a message board on the site. If you want to have your say on any matters relating to Chagford then please take a look. If you've used it before then click on the Message Board link in the panel on the left. Otherwise take a look at the introduction page. Use it and tell others!
Lift Share Scheme	1/13/2001

We now have a page dedicated to the Lift Share scheme. You can either access it from the link in the box to the left of this text or click here
Chagford web site launched	1/25/2000

This site was set up to provide a central location for news, accommodation and events in and around Chagford.