February Pump is now online By Neil Price, Co-Editor

January 25, 2012 : The February Pump is now online, Here

What Makes Hatherleigh Special to you By Neil Price, Co-Editor

January 18, 2012 : In our survey below we asked "What Makes Hatherleigh Special according to you?" Click Here to find out.

Town Council Meeting, Alloments, Surveys, Parking and Housing. By Neil Price, Co-Editor

January 17, 2012 : Our new PCSO Becky Tolley came and addressed the meeting to update Councillors on Police activity in and around the Town. PCSO Tolley will be looking at irresponsible parking around the Town and issuing notices to car drivers who are parking their cars with little consideration for others or causing an obstruction. This is a major concern of the Council, particularly around the School entrance either end of the day. Parents can obtain a ‘Free Parking ticket' from the school to enable them to use the Town car park whilst they walk down to the school. PCSO Tolley will also be monitoring parking in other areas as well. There have been some changes at the Town allotments with new gardeners replacing people who have left, and at present there is no waiting list for the next vacant allotment. If you are interested in taking an allotment, please contact the Town allotments association to ... Read the full story

Hatherleigh Market Meeting By Neil Price, Co-Editor

January 16, 2012 : The meeting of Save Hatherleigh Market Town on 12 th January saw over fifty local residents in the Vine church, to view the plans and documents revevant to the current market situation. Fill out our Short Survey Here It was generally accepted that the proposal appeared to put housing before employment Suggestions for businesses on the market site were made including Micro-Brewery, visitors centre, cycle shop, garden centre, youth hostel, photographic centre, restaurant, “statement” large statue, Hatherleigh museum, livestock market, camp site, ‘War Horse' exhibition. Other suggestions were car parking, allotments and swimming pool. Any other suggestions can be sent to NP via email neil@hatherleigh.net or handed into Hatherleigh Post Office. Donations on the night for Save Hatherleigh Market Town expenses totalled £42, thanks to all who gave. Further information can be found here ... Read the full story

Stay in and stay wet, or get out and get wet! By Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor

January 1, 2012 : A rainy day threatened to keep people away from the annual Walrus dip on New Year's Day but that didn't seem to stop many turning up anyway. The rain actually held off perfectly as two varieties of Smurf Rugby Teams (All Black and French) faced each other off with a terrifying Haka first (in the former case) followed by a terrifying Can Can (in the latter). A scrum was set on mud, with predictable results, and then the two teams entered the chilly waters of the River Lew for their mandatory five minutes of purgatory. After having lived through their five minutes they exited the river ... to get wet once again as a hard rain chose that moment to fall. Not many Walruses took advantage of the bonfire to get dry - most seemed anxious to get back to the hot showers of the ... Read the full story

Merry Christmas to all our Readers By Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor

December 24, 2011 : With Darlene Love bouncing once more off the office wall here's a simple but heartfelt message from all of us here at hatherleigh.net to readers everywhere: we wish you all a Happy Christmas and everything you wish yourselves for the coming New Year. To get into the spirit, we went Carolling this week in Exbourne and Hatherleigh. Exbourne proved damp and windy but Carols were duly sung at strategic points around the village. Mince Pies appeared at one point and Jane's hospitality later proved even more welcome, with her Aga being a useful way of drying out damp songsheets. Our first picture left is of her and husband Rod on their doorstep. Hatherleigh on Thursday proved just as much fun, although it was more difficult to find the choir. Eventually, they were located near the Bridge and we were coerced into joining in ... Read the full story

Third Thursday By Neil Price, Co-Editor

December 16, 2011 : Avatar a band from Tavistock finished off a great night of music at the Bridge Inn last night, 15 th December. Josie organised another good event for the benefit of Hatherleigh. The lead singer griped the audience with great covers with there own take with violins as well as accomplished playing from the "boys". Josie's next event is the Acoustic Sunday on 8 th January at the Tally. See you there!

Santa's in The Burrow! By Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor

December 16, 2011 : A surprise quest walked into The Burrow Community Shop in Exbourne this morning and proceeded to hand out gifts to children from the Exbourne pre-School who had fortuitously gathered there just minutes earlier! Santa left his reindeer outside the Exbourne Village Hall and we got a unique shot of him entering the building, which we'll publish sometime soon. Inside, shoppers and coffee drinkers looked on in amazement as he sat himself down on the stage and called up each child by name to receive a present. He then went walkabout and we snapped him talking to 94 year old Marguerite Woodward from Belstone, a close friend of Sally Hordern, one of the driving forces behind The Burrow underground shop which is now being built in the village. That's her on the left, with Sally's husband Hugh on the right. The Burrow serves excellent bacon and ... Read the full story

Charity Auction in Bridge Inn By Neil Price, Co-Editor

December 10, 2011 : The auction for the pantomime trip for the Pensioners of the Parish went off with its usual flair where Mr. Phillip Pyle, Auctioneer and Turkey farmer, was master of ceremonies. The shares in Baileys went soaring as he downed many glasses. Holly to holidays, beef to turkeys and Christmas cake to wine all went under the hammer to the amusement of all. Thank you, Phillip. The money raised will pay for a trip to the pantomime in Holsworthy.

Share your thoughts on the Market Redevelopment By Neil Price, Co-Editor

December 8, 2011 : Share your thoughts on the Market Redevelopment On 2nd December 2011, the second consultation in relation to the redevelopment of Hatherleigh Market took place. Local residents had their first view of the draft plans for the site, and were given the opportunity to provide feedback. The plans remain on display at the Community Centre for those who could not attend the event, and feedback can still be sent in. Please click here for more info - http://www.hatherleightowncouncil.org/news/share-your-thought-on-the-market-plans/ You can also share your thoughts with your local councillor or your MP Mel Stride email mel.stride.mp@parliament.uk the consultants site is here with the plans (please note Netscape cannot acces the plans.