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While sorting through the OVA archive recently two scraper board drawings by Cecil Elgee came to light. Cecil Elgee was a renowned local artist and it is possible she produced these sketches for the OVA to be used as newsletter cover images.
OVA Press Release - community support to #ReviveTheRiverOtter growsView
Community action gathers momentum to #ReviveTheRiverOtter A powerful wave of community action is rising in Devon, as the Otter Valley Association (OVA) teams up with local groups and Richard Foord, MP, to campaign to restore the health of the River Otter—currently r
OVA Launch Campaign to Revive The River OtterView
We have teamed up with local MP Richard Foord and other groups to launch a new campaign called "Revive the River Otter". This was initiated by a press release from Richard Foord, with quotes and commentary from the Otter Valley Association and our campaigning group ORCA.
The Otter Valley Association was founded in 1979. Since that time the OVA has held many meetings and been involved in a great number of activities, all which have all been documented and the paperwork retained.
OVA Photo Competition 2025View
It’s time again to dust off your camera and take part in the annual OVA photo competition. There are two categories that you can enter:
Please note that the OVA AGM takes place on 17 June 2025 in the Peter Hall, Budleigh Salterton. For full details please click here.