Chairman
Cherry Tree Cottage BerrysbridgeEX5 5JR
01392 759560
andrew.foster@ctc-consultants.com
Although born in Devon, I spent most of my life in South Bucks before being fortunate enough to move to Thorverton; I recognise that this is a special place to live and would like to contribute towards the community using my commercial and management background.
I'm a keen walker so regularly use the local footpaths and country lanes; as an enthusiastic rugby fan all my life, I now especially enjoy supporting the Chiefs. I live in Berrysbridge with my wife, where there is always plenty of work to do in the garden.
Councillor
Bidwell Barton ThorvertonEX5 5LJ
01392 860263
stuart.crang@btopenworld.com
I was born at Bidwell, and after time spent at university and working as a chartered surveyor, have farmed there for more than thirty years.
I have been on the Parish Council since 2007, serving as Chairman for six years, so it would be fair to conclude that I think it is an important and worthwhile, albeit small, cog in the machinery of government. My other parish commitment is as a Trustee of the Leonard Trust.
10 Silver Street ThorvertonEX5 5LT
01392 860088
johnhodgethorverton@gmail.com
I was born in the village, attended the local primary school, then "Tiverton Grammar School", followed by an electrical apprenticeship and several years as electrician. I joined BT in 1973 and worked for them just under 40 years. When I got married first time I had to leave the village as nothing was available to rent or buy, so I have an interest in housing for the younger people. I moved back home in 2011, following the passing of my parents, to the family home with my second wife.
I belong to various organizations ie RBL, local history society, and for several years was involved as booking agent for the Memorial Hall. After the Country Show died after two bad wet years, I was involved in the starting up of the "Funday" which has been taken over by the Hall now.
Dinneford House Dinneford Street ThorvertonEX5 5NU
01392 861228
cgmarshall1951@gmail.com
I was born in Chudleigh in 1951 and have spent the past 24 years living in Dinneford Street, Thorverton, with my wife Alison and various cats and dogs. I have two grown up children and a grandson who is football mad and helps keep me fit! I worked in the plumbing business for around 49 years then retired and took on the Parish Council Handyman role, which I thoroughly enjoyed. I have also been associated with the Memorial Hall Committee for the past 15 years. I gave up the Handyman role a few years ago but remain passionate about keeping our beautiful village neat and tidy. Due to this, I recently applied for and became a Parish Councillor so that I can have some input into keeping Thorverton the wonderful place that we all love.
Vice-Chairman
Bell House The Bury ThorvertonEX5 5NT
01392 860524
price.andrew@btinternet.com
9 Cleves Close ThorvertonEX5 5NN
01392 860381
simsgraham9@gmail.com
I have lived in Thorverton all my life and was elected onto the Parish Council in 1999.
I worked in the Steelstock Industry for 44 Years starting as an H G V driver, retiring as warehouse manager. I am member of the Thorverton Speed Watch and I like to see a safe and tidy village.
I like all kinds of sport, playing football for Thorverton AFC for 20 years plus. My hobbies are fishing and classic cars.
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I have spent most of my living in coastal south Devon where I qualified and worked as a Nurse. After this career I worked in the leisure industry before meeting my husband and moving to Thorverton. I have two children, 3 stepchildren and a growing number of grandchildren. I really enjoy my roles as wife, mother and grandmother.I have a keen interest in village life old and new.My hobbies are mainly my dogs, walking, rugby and gardening.
7 Silver St, Thorverton
Frostlands Farm, Copplestone, Crediton, Devon
EX17 5NY
Margaret.squires@devon.gov.uk
24 Manaton Court, Matford Business Park, Exeter, Devon
EX2 8PF
mel.stride.mp@parliament.uk