Civic Services

Autumn signals the start of the Civic Service season. The Civic Heads of the various local authorities in Devon (known as "The Chain Gang") visit each area for their annual Civic Service. This gives us all a chance to get to know the home ground of the Civic head and is held generally in the local Parish Church or Chapel. Last week we were invited by Cllr. Roy Lucas, Chairman of North Devon District Council to his service at the ancient St.Brannocks Church in the lovely village of Braunton, followed by lunch in the spacious Isaac Hall at Braunton Community College. Civic duties over, Bill and I set off for a drive around the spectacular beaches in the area, Braunton Burrows at Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe full of surfers making the most of the surf and wonderful autumn weather.