croyde - devon

Question 1

% of population under 16

Answer 1

UK average : 18.9%

Croyde: 17.8%

Question 2

% of population retired

Answer 2

UK average: 18.9%
Croyde: 22.1%
- ageing population

Question 3

Croyde village centre is ___km from the beach

Answer 3

1.5km

Question 4

farming income has dropped and the agricultural economy has suffered due to..

Answer 4

epidemic of mad cow disease and an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease

Question 5

what has been used as the main reimaging tool?

Answer 5

surfing

Question 6

why are the council using surfing to rebrand Croyde?

Answer 6

• prevent young people leaving the area
• stimulate growth in tertiary sector
• to diversify the economy

Question 7

what event has Croyde introduced?

Answer 7

Croydes Gold Coast oceanfest

Question 8

what is the gold coast oceanfest?

Answer 8

festival combining surfing and music around mid-june time

Question 9

what has the rebranding meant for some farmers?

Answer 9

some farmers have changed land from farm land to areas of accommodation for surfer tourists (caravan parks etc)

Question 10

how is croyde portrayed on the tourist websites/brochures etc

Answer 10

• idyllic
• spectacular scenery
• sandy beaches
• seaside cottages