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Western Front Visit
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Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor
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April 29, 2012
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Dennis Bater recently visited the Western Front to see the WW1 battlefields of Northern France and Belgium. He sent us some recollections of his visit, with pictures, all of which are online here now. Enjoy!
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The Prince's Trust
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Neil Price, Co-Editor
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April 29, 2012
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The Prince's Trust is looking for youngsters who want to have a rfeally good time and much more.
Are you aged 16 – 25, and at a loss as to what to do?
This programme will help improve your confidence, problem solving skills and teach you how to work as part of a team. Prince's Trust will enhance your skills and make you more employable.
During the 12-week programme, you can:
• Gain a qualification – Princes Trust Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community Skills
• Raise your awareness of your local community and how you can contribute to it
• Spend a week away from home on a team building residential
• Uncover hidden talents
• Improve motivation and self confidence
• Assume some responsibility
• Develop team working skills
• Have a really good time!
Course Start date:
Monday 8 th May 2012
For more information/make referrals contact Alex ...
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May Pump now online
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Neil Price, Co-Editor
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April 27, 2012
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The May Pump is now online, Here
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The Big Walk
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Neil Price, Co-Editor
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April 24, 2012
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 Seven soggy singers braved the weather this Sunday to raise money for local theatre group BadlyKeptSecret. The cast members and supporters walked ten miles from Okehampton to Lydford on Sunday despite the miserable weather, they kept themselves cheery by singing songs from their up coming musical 'Hair' (showing in August) and raised nearly £500 in the process. BadlyKeptSecret who've put on three previous productions are well into rehearsals and looking forward to performing in the Summer, to support the group, donate or get involved contact Shivani@BadlyKeptSecret.co.uk or watch this space!
The people who walked are (left to right in the photograph): Lucie Chisholm, Misha White, Vinicios Gubert, Jamie Collins, Ellie Downes, Eden Bluebell Peskett and Shivani Price!
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Hatherleigh is Changing
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Neil Price, Co-Editor
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April 16, 2012
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The plans for the Market have been submitted to West Devon Borough Council for an environmental assessment details here
Hatherleigh is changing all night parties involving excessive amounts of alcohol and probably drugs. Over the Easter period at least two separate night-time parties took place on the Lower Moor. Each party had lit a large bonfire near the pond. Damage was done by ripping branches from trees and bushes to fuel the fires, both of which had become so hot they had melted cans and bottles. Strewn around the moor, and in the pond itself, were dozens of empty bottles and tins, plastic wrapping, toilet paper etc. There was also a huge quantity of broken glass.
There is also reports of needles being found in the children's play area in Moorview. With the continuing expansion of Hatherleigh we can expect more of this type of behaviour.
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Vacancy on Hatherleigh Council
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Neil Price, Co-Editor
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April 15, 2012
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Due to Liz Abell resignation there is likely to be a vacancy on the council please contact the Town Clerk, Rose Lock on 01805 804254.
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Dawn Meats Buys West Devon Meat
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Neil Price, Co-Editor
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April 4, 2012
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Meat Trade News reported that Irish processor Dawn Meats has purchased West Devon Meat, Hatherleigh’s abattoir.
Hatherleigh abattoir was opened on 29 November 1967 and cost a quarter of a million pounds to build which was a fortune in those days.
David Fleetwood, operations director with Dawn Meats UK, said: “We are very excited to be able to offer West Country Beef and Lamb, which has a great reputation to our new and existing customers and look forward to working with our new staff to grow the business in Devon .”
Arthur Cleave the livestock buyer of West Devon Meats, added: “We’ve had a fantastic relationship with Dawn Meats in continental
Europe over many years and it’s great news for our farmer suppliers of both cattle and sheep, that Dawn Meats is investing in the South West of England to enhance their UK procurement network.”
Arthur and his brother are the sons of ...
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Win Win for The south West!!!!
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April 1, 2012
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 Due to the drought occurring in the South East, S.W.W. have been approached by the consultants IHC, to supply London and the home counties with additional water supplies. The plan, organised by the consultants is to transport the excess water from this area into The Thames at Ashton Keynes by the use of existing waterways and pipes . The proposal indicates that the main problem is a tunnel that will need to be built under the River Severn. When questioned why, the consultants replied the system needs to incorporate a syphoning action to keep the water pressure constant in order to keep the capital with much needed water. The consultants said this was a “win win” situation as the West Country would get lower water bills and the South East would also benefit from a constant supply.
When the water company was approached and asked what the consultants were charging ...
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Big Boys Day Out
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Neil Price, Co-Editor
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March 26, 2012
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 Hatherleigh Market held a Specialist Poultry auction, on Saturday, together with a auction of tools for the garden and home. While the Big Boys were drawn to the occasion by Mary Phillip's rally of Vintage Tractors, Motor Bikes and old favourites Austin 7's and Morris minors in the nearby field. Mary Phillips is heading to foreign parts by tractor on her trip from Lands End to John o Groats at 9 mile per hour at the end of July. This will be her 4th Sponsored Drive in the past she has raised around £20 000. This year she will driving her Orange Field Marshall Tractor 3A through the country lanes of England before entering into Scotland on her way to John o Groats in aid of the local Devon and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trusts. The thousand mile journey will take and estimated 115 hours of driving. Good luck Mary. By the ...
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Iddesleigh's Club Day -
May 17
Club day the annual event
Grow your own Veg -
May 19
 Saturday May 19th
Made-Well Grow Your Own Veg A mix of theory and practical exercises to get you started on growing in your own garden. Sowing, planting, cropping and planning tips. Cost £25 10am - 3pm lunch included To book on courses or for more info: Call 07826 935935 /email bookings@made-well.co.uk
Pizza and Quiz Night -
May 19
Pizza and Quiz night at Hatherleigh Community Centre on Saturday, 19th May at 7.30pm
Teams of up to 6 people
£3 pp & the bar will be open
To book a table, contact Jo Barrett 810 535
Concerts in the West -
May 19
Nicolas Meier Trio (Nicolas Meier acoustic guitar and glissentar, Pat Bettison bass and harmonica, Demi Garcia percussions, Eric Ford percussions)
* Saturday 19 May 7.30pm, St Mary's Church, East Street, Black Torrington, Devon EX21 5PU. Box Office: 01837 810940 (Salar Gallery, Hatherleigh)
The Nicolas Meier Trio will be performing a fusion of jazz, flamenco and oriental music.
Olympic Breakfast -
May 21
The torch may not be stopping in Meeth on Monday, 21st May, but hopefully the hill will have slowed its bearer down as it passes through so that we can cheer it on its way. To celebrate this unique opportunity for us to share in the occasion, there will be an OLYMPIC BREAKFAST in the Bull & Dragon. From 8.45am, a full English breakfast will be served (£6) – this is a great chance to show our support both for the torch but especially for our wonderful, friendly local pub, so let’s have as big a turnout as possible – what better way to start the week? Pass the word too to those people not on the torch’s route but not too far away either.
Coffee Morning -
May 22
on Tuesday, 22nd, we will be holding our Coffee Morning in aid of Devon Air Ambulance.
Dunster Castle -
May 22
Dunster Castle
On 22nd May this year Meeth Guild is arranging a day out to Dunster Castle, anyone who would like to come along please contact me. When I have the number of people interested I will contact you with the details. (transport and costs need to be assessed). We should be able to pick up at either Meeth or Hatherleigh.
Rose Goldwater 01837-810165.
Gardening Club -
May 24
Thursday, 24th sees the return of the very lively and entertaining speaker, Tracy Wilson, who on this occasion will talk about a plant dear to most people's hearts - the Rose. This should be well worth a visit by anyone who grows or has attempted to grow roses - all are welcome.
Exbourne Spring Fayre -
May 24
Spring Fayre
Saturday 12th May 2.15pm
St. Mary’s Church Spring Fayre to be held at Exbourne Village Hall.
Please don't forget to put this date in your Diary, not only will there be wonderful Plants for sale, but also Book, Bric a Brac, a Bottle Stall and a Fantastic Draw, and hopefully much more.
This one will be very special for us in remembrance of Flo, who took such pride during her life to keep our churchyard looking so tidy, and at the moment it is looking beautiful, and we should like to keep it that way, but the expense is phenomenal, so support at this fund raising event would be really appreciated, there is a lot of work still to be done during the year and I think all the residents of Exbourne would like to see this open space taking pride of place in the centre of the Village.
Jumble Sale -
May 26
Jumble Sale
The Hatherleigh Firefighters are holding a Jumble sale on May 26th at the Fire Station from 10am.
If you have any Jumble please bring it to the Fire Station between 7-9pm on the 23rd or 24th May.
The money raised will go to the Firefighters’ Charity and local good causes. Please contact the Fire Station if your “not for profit” organisation needs funds.
During the day we will also be recruiting for Firefighters.
Coffee Morning -
June 2
Exbourne History Group Coffee Morning in the Village Hall
Monkokehampton Bring and Share Supper -
June 3
Diamond Jubillee celebration
The planned 'bring and share' lunch for this very special event will now take place on Sunday June 3rd to become part of the nation-wide Big Lunch celebration. Please bring a dish and some drink to share with neighbours. Charge for adults will be £1, children free. Doors at the Schoolroom will open at 12.00 noon.
Meeth Jubilee celebrations -
June 4
Jubilee
We are also looking forward to our own special celebrations on Monday, 4th June of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee. This will be another unique occasion – none of us is likely to see the diamond jubilee of another English monarch, so let’s really celebrate together. The festivities will start at 4pm with Afternoon Jubilee Tea in the village hall. There will be the presentation of specially commissioned Meeth Jubilee mugs to all the children. A ‘Royal’ scarecrow competition, games and races for all ages, a bouncy castle, music and a barbeque will follow during the evening and the fitting climax of the celebrations will be the lighting of the Jubilee Beacon on the church tower – one of the chain of 2012 beacons being lit around the country. All the village organisations have joined together to organise and run what we all hope will be a really happy and memorable occasion for the village, so do come and join in.
Jubilee events -
June 4
Jubilee events:
Street Party on the afternoon of Monday 4th of June, to be held in the Square and Mid Market street.
Local entertainment, music, singing, children entertainment, completions, Jubilee presentations and loads more. To be followed by entertainment on the moor in the evening with live music with an "open mic" session, Barbecue, bar, Tug of war, Bonfire and Fire work display.
To make these events a big success we would like volunteers to help on the day on a rota basis. Could anyone help to transport some of our elderly residents to these events?
If you are interested in helping please contact Louise Bater 34 Bridge Street 811255 or speak to any Council member.
Please look out for detailed programme of events nearer the date on local notice boards and shops
Forest Day -
June 5
Made-Well Jubilee Family Forest Day
Come and plant trees in our jubilee glade, build dens, play games and cook on a camp fire. £3.00 per child 11am - 2pm lunch included parents come for free! To book on courses or for more info: Call 07826 935935 email bookings@made-well.co.ukbookings@made-well.co.uk
Queen's Jubilee -
June 5
Queen's Day
Open Gardens -
June 9 - June 10
Hatherleigh Open Gardens 2012
We are planning to have this event on June 9th and 10th alongside the Church Flower Festival. In July 2010 there were a dozen gardens opened and we raised many hundreds of pounds for the HCBRF.
Some of you said that your gardens looked at their best a month earlier, so this year maybe there are some new gardens that could open too? Would anyone who is interested in opening their garden this year (whether or not they have opened it before) please let Sally know a.s.a.p. (Tel: 810377 or 810940).
Concerts in the West -
June 9
Reveries Musicales (Leo Duarte oboe, Jonathan Rees cello, Tom Foster harpsichord)
* Saturday 9 June 7.30pm, St Mary's Church, East Street, Black Torrington, Devon EX21 5PU. Box Office: 01837 810940 (Salar Gallery, Hatherleigh)
Reverie Musicales will play a selection of pieces by Vivaldi, Chedeville, Marais, Bach, Platti, Froberger, Couperin, Geminiani and Handel Tickets at Salar Gallery 01837 810940
INTERNATIONAL CHESS CHALLENGE -
June 16
The great annual Chess Challenge at 3pm in the Square further details email chesspubleague@hotmail.co.uk
Willow Weaving Day -
June 16
Made- Well Willow Weaving Day
Health and safety when preparing willow .How to working with willow, weaving a garden obelisk, learning a basic basket weave and making willow objects.
Cost £25 10am - 3pm lunch included. To book on courses or for more info: Call 07826 935935 /email bookings@made-well.co.ukbookings@made-well.co.uk
Claire Brussel Tel: 810319
Coffee Morning -
June 16
Saturday 16th June, Old Schools & Square, British Legion Women's Section, Coffee Morning
Horse Racing -
June 16
Live footage Horse Racing at the Community Hall on Saturday 16th June 7:30pm
Cinema Club -
June 20
 The next Hatherleigh Cinema will be on 20 June, as always at 730pm on the third Wednesday in the month. Under the terms of our licence we cannot publicise openly the titles of the next two films but they will be posted on the Community Centre internal notice board from 9 May. Become a member and choose the films to be shown. Please check the Community Centre or Post Office notice boards for the entitlement of club membership
trip to Cothay Manor -
June 20
I am hoping to organise a coach trip to Cothay Manor, a medieval house with stunning gardens, on Wednesday, June 20th. Costs are £7 for garden only entry, £12.83 for garden and tour of the house and the coach fare will, I think, be around £10/head, less if we can get a good coach full. We will leave Hatherleigh at about 9.30 returning 4.30-5.00. If you are interested please contact me on 01837 810893 or email 47gills@gmail.com
Hatherleigh Groups and Clubs – Membership Drive -
June 23
At the recent PLAN-IT consultation meeting several people asked how they could make contact with certain Clubs and Groups with a view to joining. New residents in particular were not sure where to start.
To help these people and to help the Clubs and Groups increase their membership the Community Centre is organising a Clubs Membership Fair. All Clubs are invited to set up a stall on a table or part table and meet members of the public. They will have the opportunity for an informal chat with visitors to explore the costs, commitments and benefits of joining a group.
The commitment by each Club or Group is a representative for about 2 hours to encourage new members to join. There will be no charge to attend the event. Light refreshments and a bar will be available. The date for the proposed Clubs Fair is 23 June 2 – 4pm. If your Group or Club is interested in taking part please contact Alan Beaman alanbeaman@btinternet.com (01837 810024) before the end of April. If you cannot make the meeting and would like to join a club please check out clubs and groups page here
Concerts in the West -
July 7
Sebastian Muller violin and Nico de Villiers piano
* Saturday 7 July 7.30pm, Lower Pulworthy, Highampton, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX21 5LQ. Box Office: 01837 810940(Salar Gallery, Hatherleigh) Sebastian Muller and Nico de Villiers will perform pieces by Beethoven, Mozart and Franck.
Meeth Dog Show and Fete -
July 14
Meeth Dog Show and Fete
Mike Sibley Drawing workshop -
July 20 - July 22
In Northlew’s Victory Hall This 3 day workshop is suitable for the novice or advanced artist. Mike has an international reputation for producing superb graphite pencil portraits, so this is a real opportunity to improve your drawing skills. For more info call Harriet on 01409 220086.
Old Technology and Archaeology -
July 21
 All day entertainment is planned at this 3rd Annual Broadwood Kelly event see the list here which is updated weekly, alternativly contact email giles@pattilandfarm.com
Parish Walk -
July 21
Monkokehampton VILLAGE FUN DAY
Village Fun Day -
July 21
Monkokehampton VILLAGE FUN DAY
Fun Day -
July 21
Saturday July 21st on Church Field as usual. Please offer some help if you can - to any member of the social group. Thank you!
Hatherleigh Ball -
September 1
Hatherleigh Ball
September 1st. 2012 7pm till late. at West Fishleigh Farm. Hatherleigh.
Moulin rouge Theme. Black tie or fancy dress. Hot food. Plenty of wine included in price. Plenty of parking and proper toilets !!!
Silent auction. Lots gladly accepted. Champagne reception and canapés. Dancing and much more. Cheese and port on table after meal.
£50 per person. Tables of 8,10,12. Up to you. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please call Carol on 07785971960 or email for more information or to offer to help.
Do you have any spare red material to help us decorate the marquee???Or a windmill???
All helpers pay the full price for their tickets.
Party in The Park -
September 1
Island Park Party Saturday 1st September
Concerts in the West -
September 15
Wessex Baroque (Lorna Anderson soprano, Jane Norman violin, David Miller theorbo, Jan Spencer bass viol)
* Saturday 15 September 7.30pm, St Mary's Church, East Street, Black Torrington, Devon EX21 5PU. Box Office: 01837 810940 (Salar Gallery, Hatherleigh)
Wessex Baroque will sing a selection including pieces by Dowland, Henry Purcell and Daniel Purcell.
Concerts in the West -
October 6
Marsyas Trio (Helen Vidovich flute, Valerie Welbanks cello, Fei Ren piano)
* Saturday 6 October 7.30pm, Lower Pulworthy, Highampton, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX21 5L. Box Office: 01837 810940 (Salar Gallery, Hatherleigh)
The Marsyas Trio will perform pieces by Haydn, Ibert, Piazzolla, Martinu, Farrenc, Gaubert, Chopin, Dutilleux and Liebermann.
Carnival 2012 -
November 10
The Famous Hatherleigh Carnival
Samuel Jerman Special Service -
December 6
Samuel Jerman Special Service
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Hatherleigh Market was busy on Saturday. The stalls were bustling with purchasers from the outset at the first Ruby Country Market. Svend Bayer the showed off his skills with blow torch in hand as he made a large pot. The food hall was stuffed with goodies. From cheese to olives, a thing to tempt every taste. Music played through the hall arranged by Josie Lloyd. The market was bustling and we hope the success will be repeated in June and for many years to come.
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