A Civic Day at Killerton House

The Chairman of Devon County Council held a Civic day with difference. Cllr. John Berry represents the Collumpton Division which covers the lovely Killerton House, the former country seat of the Acland Family, and now owned by the National Trust. His guests included all the Civic Heads from Devon and the newly appointed High Sheriff of Devon, Elizabeth D'Erlanger, sister of Viscount Exmouth. We were all treated to a tour of the House and a splendid lunch in the restaurant. Following that we departed for St. Andrew's Church in Collumpton for the formalities of the Civic Service. It was a lovely country occasion, rounded off by yet another splendid tea and a chance to chat to friends old and new. I think we are all noticing our expanding waistlines as we near the end of our year of office! http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/