John Hodge

10 Silver Street
Thorverton
EX5 5LT

Biography

I was born in the village, attended the local primary school, then “Tiverton Grammar School”, followed by an electrical apprenticeship and several years as electrician. I joined BT in 1973 and worked for them just under 40 years. When I got married first time I had to leave the village as nothing was available to rent or buy, so I have an interest in housing for the younger people. I moved back home in 2011, following the passing of my parents, to the family home with my second wife.

I belong to various organizations ie RBL, local history society, and for several years was involved as booking agent for the Memorial Hall. After the Country Show died after two bad wet years, I was involved in the starting up of the “Funday” which has been taken over by the Hall now.