| The West Country Walks site will find
itself in unaccustomed territory tomorrow morning. Martin will be
pacing around the interior of an office rather than marching in
open air.
Martin has been invited to officially open the South West Coast
Path Association's (SWCPA) new offices at Bowker House, Lee Mill
Bridge, Ivybridge.
For many years the SWCPA has been based at the South Devon home
of its well known secretary, Eric Wallis, but its continued growth
has meant that one day the HQ would one day have to move into dedicated
offices. "It has been a relief to regain part of my home," says
Eric. "To remove boxes and books and leaflets relieves space in
my garage and in the next door neighbour's barn.
"I can now get my car in my garage," he laughs. "This move has
been needed for several years - the association, which has just
under 4,500 members, has been growing so quickly and as a result
all the administration, storage and IT equipment has increased."
During its 33 years the association has operated from various
domestic locations, but recently ideal office premises were found
close to the A38 at Lee Mill Bridge.
Part of the funding for the move came from a successful application
to the Lottery's Awards for All. The SWCPA was awarded £3118
for new furniture, communications equipment and computer equipment.
The association can still be contacted on 01752 896237, emailed
on: info@swcp.org.uk, or written
to at:
South West Coast Path Association,
Bowker House,
Lee Mill Bridge,
Ivybridge,
Devon PL21 9EF.
You can also visit the website.
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