The reasons for living in the village are varied, but many people agree on the key attributes of living here. Villagers when asked painted a picture of a peaceful, unspoilt, attractive village with friendly people, plenty of access to the beautiful countryside and country pursuits, with abundant wildlife to enjoy. Other reasons included availability of the shop, garage and pub, ease of commuting, good weather, the hunt, proximity of school, and safety. Inevitably in such a survey as the one that was carried out, there is another side to the story. The peace referred to by some would have to be qualified according to where exactly one lives in the village! A major negative factor has to be the noise, speed, volume, size and danger of the traffic in the village. The lack of public transport, travelling costs, parking problems and always having to drive were also seen as negatives. Others mentioned the lack of local facilities such as cinemas, take-aways and diminishing local services. The hunt and the use of unknown chemicals on the fields were also mentioned.