Economy, Amenities and Community Life
Much of the population is retired with a range of events and activities organised by the parish council to transcend the generations thus the village managed to win the Hampshire and Isle of Wight village of the year award in 2011, among the major draws are a summer fete, a charity race quasi-betting night at the large public house, The Ship Inn, an active village hall with links to businesses and a pond/meadow open for local recreation. The average commute of working is 24.36 kilometres (15.14 mi).
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