THIS year's Rotary competition to find the best junior public speaking team in this district was, alas, greatly depleted due to sickness affecting the teams from Stratton on the competition day.

Even the team from St Mark's Primary School, Morwenstow, had one team member who was absent from school on the day of the competition, but had recovered sufficiently to take part.

However, the proper running of the competition was followed with judging and analysis of the various aspects of the whole presentation.

For the full report, and a round up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the 'Post'.