Green Open HomesSat. 10th and Sun. 11th Oct 2015

10am to 4pmTransition Tavistock and Tamar Energy Community welcomeyou to our Green Open Homes … an opportunity to find outhow other local householders are conserving energy orgenerating it from a renewable source.

This booklet provides details on each home, what energyfeatures can be seen, a map to find the house, and when theywill be open to view.

Mini-bus tours are also available morning and afternoon.Further details inside. Please contact us to book a tour place.

Small Print:● no admission charges and all visits are made at your own risk● ask any questions, that is the main purpose of the event● no specific facilities for the disabled

Transition Tavistock & Tamar Energy Community

Energy FairSat. 3rd October 2015

10am to 3pm at Tavistock Town Hallwww.transitiontavistock.org.uk info@transitiontavistock.org.uk

*In case of bad weather please wait under the archway by Tavistock MuseumA small voluntary contribution will be requested for bus tours to cover fuel costs

Bus and Walking Tours ScheduleA number of tours areavailable on both Saturdayand Sunday 10th and 11thOctober.

Viewing homes as a group isalways popular , enablingparticipants to discuss andlearn from each other alongthe way.

All tours will leave fromBedford Square* inTavistock.

To join a tour please book aplace:● On the tours page at

www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

● By emailinginfo@transitiontavistock.org.uk

● or calling Kate Royston on07969-569-444)

You can also call on the dayand see if places areavailable.

● Check the schedule of Opening Times for availability.● You can travel under your own steam or join a tour (see tour schedule).● More detailed information is available for each home on

www.transitiontavistock.org.uk.

Green Open Homes Energy Saving Features

A selection of twelve homes are open to visit from across the area,offering a variety of energy saving features.

Schedule of Opening Times

1970s chalet style bungalow uprated to passive houseOpen: Sunday only - 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 612693Bus Tour: Walking TourDetails:

A typical 1970s chalet bungalow given a ‘fabric first’, passive-house style,comprehensive energy uprate; and an internal re-organisation forspaciousness, suitability for old age and external appearance.

The aim was to re-shape this much loved family home to 21st Centurystandard for a long, healthy, low-cost, independent retirement , inspaciousness and light.

▪ New triple glazed windows and doors throughout▪ External wall insulation (EWI) up walls (200 mm thick) and over the

roof (250 mm thick) forming an unbroken ‘tea cosy’

Directions: Take Princetown Road leading out of Tavistock, turn right into VioletLane opposite Mount House (Mount Kelly) lodge gates. Campion Rise is first on theright off Violet Lane. No 5 is on the left.

Public Transport: Walk from centre oftown (10 mins, incl. steep hill), following roadsigns to Princetown (via Dolvin Road & MountTavy Road) - look for Green Hill rising steeply tothe right: no entry to traffic. Walk up there,past cottages and a high wall on your left. Atthe end of the high wall take cut-throughfootpath which will bring you to the bottom ofCampion Rise. No 5 is near the top of the road,on the right.

Parking: Free parking on the road

Home No 1

5 Campion Rise,Tavistock, PL19 9PUGiles and Sarah BerryLawler

1930’s stone built bungalow, double glazing replaced,efficient boiler and external wall insulationOpen: 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 618530Bus Tour: Walking TourDetails:● Replacement double glazing at the end of 2014● External wall insulation installed in March 2015 by Greenhus. Partly

financed through Green Deal Home Improvement Fund● Efficient condensing boiler installed 7 years ago

A 1930’s detached stone bungalow suffering from damp and condensation.Owners decided to install external wall insulation (EWI) and replace ‘tired’double glazing to improve their home comfort and reduce energy costs.Condensation problem appears to have been eliminated.

Directions: From Drake’s Monument roundabout at end of Plymouth Rd.,head towards Callington. At ‘Spar’ mini roundabout go straight over (if on foot)into Maudlins Lane and turn right at the top. Corfe is on the corner.If travelling by car take first left at Spar roundabout and the next right intoBought Hayes - opposite Catholic Church.

Public Transport: FromTavistock bus station walk alongPlymouth Road to DrakesMonument roundabout and followdirections above.Parking: Very limited parking inMaudlins Park. Recommendparking in Callington Road or WestStreet and walking up MaudlinsLane.

Home No 2

Corfe, Maudlins ParkTavistock, PL19 8EDMr. And Mrs. Lawler

For more detailed information on energy saving at the Richardson’s go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Public Transport:Bus between Tavistock andGunnislake - or walk from TownCentreParking:: On road or nearby

‘In-progress’ 1930’s farmbouse self build renovation &extension with many low energy features including offgrid PV & small windturbine

Open: 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 613868Bus Tour: Walking tour and Bus tourDetails:

▪ Passive gain from glazed two story extension▪ Whole-house heat-recovery ventilation system▪ Underfloor heating from thermal store▪ Off grid PV and 1.5kW wind turbine▪ Secondary & double glazing▪ Cavity wall insulation▪ Wall secondary internal thermal layer▪ 24v LED light system in development

Directions:Last house in Tavistock on A390 to Gunnislake. On left 100m outside of30mph zone.

Home No 3

Lumburn RiseCallington Rd, Tavistock,PL19 8HPPaul & Heather Richardson

For more detailed information on energy saving at the Hepworth’s go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Directions: Take Bank Roadout of Tavistock. Drive forapprox. 6 miles andBush Park is on the left justafter the double bend sign &before reaching Lydford Gorge.Public Transport: Bus 118stops outside (request stop)Parking: At the property

Solar thermal; insulation; biomass boiler; PV panels;rain water harvesting; wood burning stove and woodmanagement; alpacas; experimental wind

Open: 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 820345Bus Tour: Yes

Details:● Solar thermal unit incorporating small solar PV cell to power pump and

recharge batteries of the control unit and related heat store● Solar PV panels with remote monitoring● Biomass pellet boiler● Wood Burners● Rain Water Harvesting● Experimental vertical wind turbines

Home No 4

Bush ParkBrentor / Lydford, PL19 0NEAdrian and Sue Hepworth

For more detailed information on energy saving at the Smith’s go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

junction. Continue up thewinding hill and take the firstright turn (no through road sign).Carry on up this winding steephill lane to Youlditch Farm (gateon right with cattle grid anddrive way).Public Transport: Bus stop atPeter Tavy Cross but a long walkuphill from busParking: Plenty

Solar thermal; air source heat pump; insulation methods;damp resolution; advice on listed property renovation!Open: 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 810154Bus Tour: YesDetails:● Classical Devon long house with profound damp problems now resolved

and including: - Extensive insulation and draught proofing- Under-floor heating- Heating controls- Solar thermal panels- Modern boiler

● New build studio with high level of insulation with air source heat pumpDirections: Turn off A386 at the sign to Peter Tavy. Pass Caravan Parkon the right, over bridge and bear left up the hill. Where the road turnsleft towards Peter Tavy village, turn right up the lane. From here the lanesare all narrow with passing places. Take the first left turn and left turn at

Home No 5

Youlditch Farm HousePeter Tavy, PL19 9JRPeter and Angie Smith

For more detailed information on energy saving at The Boswell’s go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Directions: Take Peter Tavyturning off A386, cross river bridgeand immediately fork right upBatteridge Hill. At top of hill takeleft turn to Sowtontown. Followthe lane to junction where we areon the right in a collection of oldstone farm buildings.

Public Transport: Bus stop atPeter Tavy Cross

Parking: Drive in to yard. Park onlarge concrete apron

Solar thermal & PV, Wood boiler,Internal wall insulation, Methane collectionOpen: 10:00 to 16:00; Phone: 01822 810687

Bus Tour: Yes

Details:● 25kw Vigas log boiler + heat store servicing several buildings● Technical advice available – installed boiler ourselves● Some local sourcing of wood● Experimental methane collection from septic tank & other● Barn conversion using hemp/lime, Tri-iso and pavatex insulation● Solar thermal installation with 12 years of experience● Roof based solar PV installation

Home No 6

Dartmoor HolidaysOld Sowtontown, Peter Tavy,PL19 9JRChris Boswell

Environmentally friendly conversion of old workshop andstables into passively constructed office & training room.Open: Sat. Only - 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 890251Bus Tour: YesDetails:

Directions: Merrivale Farm is 6miles from Tavistock on thePrincetown Road (B3357). Thefarm is on the right hand sidecoming from Tavistock, down inthe valley before the MerrivaleInn.Public Transport: An irregularbus service runs betweenTavistock and Princetown stoppingat Merrivale by phone boxParking: In the farm yard

Home No 7Merrivale Farm - Office andTraining Room,Merrivale, PL20 6ST

▪ Triple-glazed Velux in roof▪ Anderson low-e double glazed sash and

casement windows▪ Double sealed insulated doors from

Stephen Carr (Tavistock)▪ Low power strip lights

The Fell Partnership, based at MerrivaleFarm, is a Nudura Distributor.

▪ Renovation of a partially collapsed stone farm building▪ Walls insulated with a 234mm skin of Nudura Insulated Concrete

Form (ICF) achieving U-value of 0.24▪ Highly insulated vaulted roof incorporating 90mm Nudura

sealing technology, 150mm non-itch insulation (recycled plasticmilk bottles) and Tri-Iso Super 10 (from Actis).

▪ Floor insulated with 150mm polystyrene

For more detailed information on energy saving at Clanage go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Directions:Moorland Court is oppositeKnightstone tea rooms on theCrapstone road from the A386Plymouth /Yelverton. Clanageis the one with solar panels!Public Transport: Nearestbus stop at Yelverton shops,walk across the old airfield.Parking: Plenty in road, oroutside tea rooms

Solar PV, Solar Boost, air source heat pump, wood burningstove, on-demand water heating, wall and roof insulation,full double glazing and sun-room passive heatingOpen: Sat. only :13:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 852014Bus Tour: YesDetails:● 1960s bungalow, exposed location, now comfortable and efficient● Energy Performance Certificate rating ‘B’ (81) resulting from:

� cavity wall and loft insulation, and full double glazing� 4.0kW solar PV array fitted to roof (East & South facing)

● Solar Boost system uses spare electricity to heat stored water● Wood burning stove insert into existing hearth● Air source heat pump & radiators (replace storage heaters)● In-line hot water heating to sink and shower (as back up)● South & West facing sun room for maximum solar gain

Home No 8

Clanage3 Moorland Court,Crapstone, PL20 6BLIan Leslie

For more detailed information on energy saving at the Reed’s go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Public Transport:Bus to Bere Alston alightat granite Mile post atTrendle Lane.Parking: off road up to4 cars

Solar PV, wood pellet boiler, sun-room passive heating,organic fruit and vegetablesOpen: 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 840002Bus Tour: YesDetails:● 1980s bungalow, on 0.55ha with sheds, raised herb & vegetable beds,

poly-tunnel, flower borders, orchard, chickens● 18kW wood pellet boiler● 4.0kW solar PV array ground mounted on rocker to maximize energy

capture● monitor electricity use to minimize though switching off etc● SW facing sun room for passive heating to living rooms● wide range of fresh, organic fruit and veg. from the gardenDirections: From Tavistock, A390 west, left at Gulworthy and southtowards Bere Alston on the B3257 – short cut is left at a graniteMile post on the near-side verge – the road entrance has a Accessonly sign. If you overshoot, go to top of hill and take a very sharpleft turn back downhill [very narrow] and find Hunter's Oak on firstleft turn lane

Home No 9

Hunters OakTrendle Lane, Bere Alston, PL20 7HT

Graham and Pat Anne Reed

For more detailed information on energy saving at the Richardson’s go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

The Metcalf’s own NewGeneration Energy Ltd andprovide professional advice onall forms of renewable energydesign and installation▪ New Generation Energy Ltd▪ Unit 24, Crelake Industrial Estate,

Pixon Lane, Tavistock, Devon. PL199AZ

▪ Phone: 01822 833729

Improved Bedford Cottage, Biomass Boiler, SolarPV, Solar switch; Air source heat pump

Open: 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01752 795633Bus Tour: YesDetails:

▪ An improved Bedford Cottage▪ House has wood pellet heating▪ 3.4kW Solar PV system with immersion power dumping▪ Garage conversion with an Air Source Heat Pump

Directions:Follow the signs to Morwellham Quay. The cottages are beyond themuseumPublic Transport:Parking:

Home No 10

3 Morwellham CottagesMorwellham, PL19 8JLAndy and Sonja Metcalf

For more detailed information on energy saving at Woodovis Park go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Directions: From TavistockA390 to Gulworthyroundabout, right onto B3362towards Chipshop, about 1mile. Woodovis signed on leftPublic Transport: Nearestbus at Gulworthy roundabout,1.5 milesParking: On site

PV, Solar Thermal, borehole water, low energy lighting,and many site environment friendly (Green) practicesOpen: Sun only 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01822 832968

note: staff must prioritise customers

Bus Tour:Details:● Woodovis Park is a small 5 star holiday park (www.woodovis.com)● Photo Voltaic (PV) panels for site electricity● Solar Thermal panels to heat swimming pool water● Green energy ambassadors showing guests live energy measures on a

graphic board● Own borehole meet’s half the sites water● SW Water waste efficiency scheme members● All external lights on sensors, LED in public areas, low energy fittings

elsewhere● Free EV charging station and electric bike hire available from the park.● Green practices include; effective maintenance of all systems, minimizing

waste, chemicals and pollutants, bulk buying without packaging, supportinglocal businesses and charities

● Green Tourism Gold Star Award holders

Home No 11

Woodovis ParkChipshop, Gulworthy, PL19 8NYJohn & Dorothy Lewis

For more detailed information on energy saving at the Richardson’s go to www.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Public Transport:600 yards walking distancefrom the bus stop on theWoolwell roundabout.

Parking:Plenty on street

Solar thermal, Solar PV, solar powered forced air system,automated controls, solar switch, monitoring, blackoutblindsOpen: 10:00 to 16:00 Phone: 01752 795633Bus Tour:Details:● 1.2kW automated solar power heated forced air supply● 2.8kW solar powered, evacuated tube design domestic hot water

supply fitted to roof - automated● 4.0kW solar PV array fitted to roof● 4.0 kW electronic relay system fitted [trade name Gemma] to enable

maximum amount of power generated to be retained within property● Several simple roller black-out blinds fitted to collect heat

Directions:Very close to Tesco Superstore in Roborough Plymouth. Our road is halfway up from the roundabout on the A386 to the Tesco Roundabout.

Home No 12

12 Woolwell DriveRoborough, Plymouth, PL6 7JPGeorge Richardson

Energy Fair Exhibitors 2015 included:Building Services● Austin Energy Services● Tim Baxter AssociatesBuilding materials and insulation● CosyHome Company● Fell Partnership● GreenhusLED lighting and electrical / electricity supplies● The Utility Warehouse● Worth electrical wholesalersElectric vehicles and transport● Dartmoor Electric BikesEnergy Savers and Community Energy● Buckland Monachorum Parish Council● Calstock Primary- Solar School● Peter Tavy Community Hydro● Plymouth Energy Community● SHARE● Tamar Energy CommunityRenewable energy and biomass● AC & T Ltd.● Celtic Renewables● New Generation Energy● Sungift Solar● ZLC EnergyWoodfuel and woodland management● Tamar Valley AONB● Tavistock Woodlands - Wedds Copse & TanglewoodFood growing and production● Roots to Transition● Tamar Grow Local / TV Food HubsLocal initiatives● Tavistock - Local Economic Blueprint● Totally Locally Tavistock● Tavistock Town Shop● Bedford Cottages Project● Transition Tavistock

Elegant Secondary Glazing & InsulationCosyHome Company brings traditional properties up to modern standardsof insulation whilst preserving their character and beauty. Our servicesinclude award winning, virtually invisible secondary glazing, sheep wool loftinsulation, bespoke draught proofing, sloping ceiling insulation, and windowrestoration in season.  All of our designs are approved for listed buildings.For a free energy saving survey and quotation contact us on Bideford01237 429826 or visit our website: www.cosyhomecompany.co.uk

Microgeneration Scheme Registered installersfor: Wind, Photovoltaic, Solar Thermal, HeatPumps, Biomass.We are able to advise, supply and install a rangeof renewable energy products. As a responsiblecompany, New Generation Energy arecommitted to helping customers achieve theirrenewable energy ambitions and strive toprovide the best possible solutions to suit theirindividual needs.Andy & Sonja Metcalf, Unit 24 Crelake Industrial Estate, Pixon Ln., Tavistock, PL19 9AZ

Tel: 01822 833729 Email: info@newgenerationenergy.co.uk

Quality Electrical Products supplied throughout the SouthwestUnit 2b LowerWestbridge Ind Est.Pixon LaneTavistock

PL19 8DE

● Lighting & LED● Cabling● CCTV● Fireplaces● Motors

Open: M-F 8am to 5pm

Call:: 01822-617777

www.worthelectrical.co.uk

Transition Tavistock seeks to bring our communitytogether by sharing knowledge and practical ideas to useless energy and resources, grow more of our own food,and supply and buy more locally.Our goal is to help build a strong and self-supporting community forTavistock and the surrounding areas, embracing the opportunity to bringabout a more sustainable and better future.

If you’d like to know more about Transition Tavistock or Tamar Energy Community , orwould like to volunteer with us, please get in touch: www.transitiontavistock.org.uk ;info.transitiontavistock.org.uk

Join us at Green Drinks.Second Tuesday of every month at Union Inn, Tavistock …19:30 to 21:30

Tamar Energy Community is aCommunity Benefit Society that isdeveloping community owned local

generation projects; and provides free energy saving advice and supportto individuals and organisations on how to reduce their energy use andstay warm and well in their homes. For more information seehttp://www.transitiontavistock.org.uk/working-groups/tamar-energy-community/

Many thanks to the people and organisations who are helping make our Energy Fair andGreen Open Homes event possible including Dart Print and TASS;, Tavistock Town Hallour SW Devon Community Energy Partnership colleagues, exhibitors and thehouseholders who are giving their time to the Open Homes weekend; to our volunteers;and to you for participating.