August Parish Pump now online By Neil Price, Co-Editor

July 29, 2010: The August here featuring the Flower and Produce show.

Lost at Centre By Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor

July 26, 2010: Hatherleigh Hollywood Hopeful Eliza Squire (that's her far left) will be co-starring at the Community Centre next Sunday 1st August in an updated Shakespearean comedy being presented outdoors in the garden from 2.30pm. Hatherleigh Players, our own local stage stars, are hosting University of West of England's Drama Society, straight from the Bristol Shakespeare festival, with their vibrant take on Love's Labour's Lost.' Set against the best 80's soundtrack and featuring the sharpest shell-suits & shoulder-pads available, this seminal comedy of men & women, books & bawdy bombast, sex & love, is a mirthsome, chucklemuch delight for a warm summer's afternoon. Bring your own picnic-rug or low-backed seating and suitable clothing. Picnics welcome. Inside the hall if wet. Doors Open at 2.30pm. Ticket prices: £5 Adult / £3 Children.

Hatherleigh Festival The Place The Festival! By Neil Price, Co-Editor

July 23, 2010: Jacqui Harrison was protruding from her pictures in the most interesting ways. Stoke on Trent to the forgotten Woolly London scenes. While the Glass Slipper of Lani Shepherd at the pottery was waiting for a Cinderella. Get here Soon!!.

HATHERLEIGH CHURCH IS FALLING DOWN!! By Neil Price, Co-Editor

July 19, 2010: Hatherleigh Church is falling down!! Someone has it in for Hatherleigh!! The spire falls In '91 and the naive was no more! The people of Hatherleigh argued and discussed vicar's left and came and the church was restored to its “previous glory”. History repeats itself and the church is now in need of urgent repair! The church has been standing for so long, give or take a spire! See pictures here. Repairs are required the result could be down to you please donate here.. Donate here Further DETAIL HERE

Monkokehampton Village Fun Day By Sandra Pruski and Joe Blurton

July 13, 2010: The village of Monkokehampton turned out in force on Saturday 11th July for the village fun day and the grand opening ceremony of the newly renovated Old Schoolroom, next to All Saints' Church. Now opened for use as a community venue, the schoolroom has been modernised with the help of community fund-raisers and grants from the Lottery, the County and Borough Councils, and local charitable organisations, including the Lions, Rotary Club and the Parish Pump. Crowds turned out to witness the opening ceremony, which included contributions from organiser Sandra Pruski, Hatherleigh town crier Ros Chard, Carolyn Brodribb, the Rector of Monkokehampton, and the cutting of the ribbon was conducted by the local schoolchildren. The fun day attractions included craft and plant stalls, a raffle and tombola, free skittles, funfair swings, and a wide variety of refreshments, all organised in aid of the Old Schoolroom. The renovation project is particularly innovative ... Read the full story

Hatherleigh Church Flower Festival 2010 By Joe Blurton

July 12, 2010: During 8th - 12th July St. John the Baptist's Church, Hatherleigh, celebrated its annual flower festival, this year organised around the theme of a “Celebration of Saints”. The colourful floral displays arranged in aid of the Church Repair Fund each represented the lives and works of saints through the ages. Coinciding with the Hatherleigh Open Gardens weekend, the Flower Festival also included a Saturday concert, with performances by local musicians, and a Sunday Songs of Praise in the Church. A wonderful time was had by all, with the flower arrangements attracting much positive comment from locals and visitors alike. The event was in aid of the Church Building Repair fund. Donate here

Torrington support Silver Band By Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor

July 12, 2010: Hatherleigh Silver Band have asked us to advertise a very important concert. Mark Quick wrote: "We have been very fortunate to have been offered a joint concert with Torrington Band and they are giving us the proceeds towards our Harrogate fund. This gesture is fabulous and shows the friendship within Brass Banding. We would love as much support from the people in Hatherleigh and surrounding areas at the concert in Torrington Band Concert Hall on July 31st at 7.30pm."

Rhythm 'n' Booze By Neil Price, Co-Editor

July 12, 2010: Third Thursday Rhythm 'n' Booze at the Bridge Inn Hatherleigh is this Thursday 15th.... The headline band this month are ....MUDDY RIVER BAND..... and there will be open micers, guest performers, and "musical chairs" band blues jamming from the sound of things....... hope to see you there.

The George - from the air! By Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor

July 4, 2010: Isabella Whitworth writes: "Here is a picture of The George being thatched, taken today - 03.07.10 - from the church tower. Please add it to the archive of photos of the rebuilding on the Hatherleigh website if you want." Many thanks Isabella - we hope you were wearing a hard hat! More pictures here.

George Hotel on Fire again By Neil Price, Co-Editor

June 22, 2010: The George Hotel caught fire again today! Three fire engines turned up. The thatchers had just started to re-thatch the Hotel! Picture by Sharon Cranleigh. More pictures by Steve Cook and others.