Welcome. This is a community web site for the market town of Hatherleigh in Devon, England, along with the nearby villages of Meeth, Highampton, Exbourne and Jacobstowe. Anything related to these places can find a home here free of charge, thanks to our sponsors. Please take time to read their pages (left, or see home)
The Hatherleigh Ukelele Bashers By
Neil Price, Co-Editor
May 13, 2013
:
The Hatherleigh Ukelele Bashers
were out performing last night in the Tally Ho! during Josie Lloyd's Acoustic Night which once a month on the Second Sunday of the month. Video courtesy of Alan Beaman
Hatherleigh come Second in Torridge Cup By
Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor
May 3, 2013
: Hatherleigh FC visited Vicarage Field in Torrington yesterday (Thursday) for the final of the Torridge Cup. Reckoned to be the Premier independent cup contest in the West, the Cup is a major part of the Torrington May Fair celebrations and the final is always held on the evening of May Fair Day. Hatherleigh has had a great season, reaching this prestigious final as well as nearly winning their league, but with disappointments towards the end mainly due to injuries as we understand it. This contest saw the lads getting a great early goal to take the lead. This team is the best we've seen. Admittedly its a few years since we followed them but the standard is now very high, with everyone playing for each other and big set-tos in the goal mouth a thing of the past. Gone too are the long boots upfield to anywhere, followed by ... Read the full story
Flyonix Centre Stage at Camera Club By
Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor
April 25, 2013
: Hatherleigh-based Flyonix visited Okehampton Camera Club on Monday last to tell members about their advanced 'copter platforms for film and photography. The evening was dedicated to the topic of Aerial Photography. Simon Burke from Exbourne, who runs South West Aerial Photography (www.southwestairpics.co.uk ), took the stage for the first half of the evening to explain the challenges of shooting from a fixed wing aircraft, and the excellent results when you get things right. Then, Flyonix (www.flyonix.com) talked about their machines, which have been used for a variety of camera and film projects including making washing machines fly and more recently for filming Damien Hirst's controversial bronze statue Verity in Ilfracombe. Flyonix has built its own eight-rotor ‘copter from scratch. They say it's one of only three or four in the country that can carry the weight of a 4K film camera (that's the ... Read the full story
May Pump now online By
Neil Price, Co-Editor
April 24, 2013
:
The May 2013 Pump is now online, Here
Ruby Market and the Ukulele By
Neil Price, Co-Editor
April 5, 2013
:
Another Success for the Ruby Market on Staurday 30th March, Bands, Food, Crafts, Wine and Cheese. Ben May organised trips around with his beautiful Shires. The Local Ukulele band performed to the beer drinkers. The only thing that spoilt the day was the cold weather. Watch the video and see if you are a film star if you were there, see what you missed if you weren't!! Video shot by Alan Beaman.
The Plane that Landed By
Neil Price, Co-Editor
April 1, 2013
:
align="left"> "At 3pm sharp yesterday, in a field surrounding Iddesleigh, Devon, a yellow plane was spotted landing. It was thought that the pilot was looking for Lapford church when he mistook the spire on Iddesleigh church for his destination.
According to a fellow onlooker named Charlie Peaceful- a school boy- , the pilot explained that he was lost. Peaceful stated that ‘It was a very strange and unexpected arrival. My brother, a friend and I were just playing in the fields when the plane landed and the pilot asked for directions’.
Molly Jones- who saw the plane with Peaceful- quoted: ‘Although it was very exciting, we were also a bit taken aback! My friends and I had never seen a plane before! After we told him the directions to ... Read the full story
April Pump now Available By
Neil Price, Co-Editor
March 25, 2013
:
The April 2013 Pump is now online, Here
Great Bake Off in Exbourne By
Geoff Hodgkinson, Co-Editor
March 11, 2013
: STOP PRESS: Bake Off Entry Forms now available here. And judging will be done by a Grand Dame of panto!
Jane and Angie wrote: Hello
Everyone: Thank you for showing
interest in our Comic Relief Fundraiser. Entry
forms if you wish to enter the cake competition are in the shop or with Angie
(851377) and Jane (851300). If you just want to make cakes
to go with tea that would be good too, or just come and eat them that's good
also!! Let's make it a Comic Relief to remember!! Please feel free to contact
us if you want any further information. DOWNLOAD
THE POSTER.
March Pump now online By
Neil Price, Co-Editor
February 25, 2013
:
The March 2013 Pump is now online, Here
OR ... tell us what's happening in your own club, group or even road and we'll upload it for the world to read. email us or call 01837 851253
Any Hatherleigh organisation or person can have their material published here, courtesy of our sponsors. Clubs and Groups can have their own web address and an email address too if they wish. All free of charge. If you have your own web site, we can act as a portal to guide more visitors to your pages. Let's put Hatherleigh on the world map together.
Northlew Doodlebugs -
May 25
Northlew Doodlebugs
Come and have fun with us at our churches’ Children’s Group.
Saturday 25th May 2013
Gideon: an Unlikely Hero
3-4pm, Methodist Chapel
followed by light refreshments
Then join us for our
United Family Service in the Victory Hall
11.00am, Sunday 26th May 2013
Everyone is welcome
Chilli Festival -
May 25
Chilli Festival
The Hatherleigh Festival Committee are hosting Hatherleigh's first ever "Chilli Festival" this Spring Bank Holiday, Saturday the 25th May in the Town Square from 5pm till late. We would love you all to attend and show your support so we can raise funds to put towards our main event of the year - Hatherleigh Festival 2013 this forthcoming July the 25th to the 28th (for more information visit our website www.hatherleighfestival.co.uk). It will be a great evening out for the whole family so save the date in your diary.
In short Hatherleigh is going chilli-con-carne chomping crazy over the spring bank holiday. Local establishments will be competing to serve you the bestest tasting Chilli-con-Carne in town. All you have to do is tuck in, chow down & decide who you think should be crowned the Hatherleigh Chilli Festival 2013 - Chilli-con-Carne Champion".
Concerts in the West -
May 25
Concerts in the West
Saturday 25 May 7.30pm
Lower Pulworthy, Highampton, Hatherleigh,Dev on, EX21 5LQ
Box Office: 01837 810940 - Salar Gallery, Hatherleigh
Nicholas Mulroy tenor and John Reid piano
Purcell/Britten Music for a while and If Music be the food of Love Schubert Selected songs Britten Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, Fauré Nell, Poème d'un Jour Hahn L'heure exquise Fauré Nocturne no 13 Carlos Gardel 2 tangos - Por una Cabeza, El día que me quieras Britten (arr) 3 folksongs - Salley Gardens, Little Sir William, Waly waly Bridport: Purcell/Britten, Schubert, Faur, Italian arias, Britten and Hahn
Nicholas Mulroy joins us, with his regular collaborator John Reid, in an evening of arias, songs, mélodies, and tangos.
‘spine-tingling tone ... powerful dramatic sense...’ http://nicholasmulroy.comhttp://www.johnreidpiano.com
Plant Sale -
May 25
Plant Sale
In aid of St. Bridget’s Church, Bridestowe, and the Children’s Society
Bring and buy Plat Sale,
All plants in Pots please and labelled.
Coffee Morning
Saturday 25th May 10am-12noon
At Leawood Bridestowe.
by kind invitation of Mrs. Calmady-Hamlyn and Mr. & Mrs. B. Coward.
Devon Wildlife Trust’s Newest Reserve Opens -
May 31
On Friday 31st May Devon Wildlife Trust are holding a ‘Discovery Day’ at Meeth Quarry nature reserve from 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Meeth Messy Monkeys -
June 1
Having thought about weddings and Jesus changing water into wine last month, the Messy Meeth Monkeys will be thinking about water and storms on 1st June.
Inspired by Shakespeare -
June 1
Saturday 1st June from 7.00pm
'Inspired by Shakespeare', will be an evening of music featuring Hatherleigh soprano Vikki Collier along with Marianne Wright (soprano), Barnaby Beer (baritone) and Gabriel Jones (piano). Songs and arias inspired by the work of William Shakespeare and composed by a range of composers will be performed. Music will include Arthur Sullivan's 'Where the bee sucks', 'V'adoro pupille' from Cleopatra by Handel, 'Blow, blow, thou winter wind' by Thomas Arne, Schubert's 'An Sylvia' and 'So in Love' by Cole Porter. The evening will take place in the music room at Ken and Sue Merron's home, Praetors, Higher Gorhuish. This is bound to be a highly enjoyable occasion and places are limited to 30, so be sure to book promptly by calling Marilyn on 01409 221939. Tickets are £20.00 and will include a buffet supper and a glass of wine. All proceeds to support St Thomas of Canterbury Church in Northlew.
Singalong -
June 4
Next Singalong
Tuesday June 4th 3pm to 4pm
Hatherleigh Community Centre only 50p
See you there!
Chris Cleverdon
Coffee Morning -
June 4
Gardening Club
On Tuesday, June 4th, in Old Schools, we will be holding our coffee morning in aid of Devon Air Ambulance.
Exbourne Sampford Courtenay & Jacobstowe WI Walk -
June 5
WI
The next meeting of the Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI will be held on (note new date) on Wednesday 1 May. This is because of the hall being used for the election on the 2 May. It will be held in Exbourne village hall at 7.30pm and the speaker will be Mike Temple from Mercy Ships. Everyone welcome. The WI are oganising a Walk on Wednesday 5 June at 2.30pm, around Exbourne footpaths. It will include a very picturesque stroll in fields beside the River Ockment and quiet lanes of approximately 3 miles. Walking shoes boots/shoes required. Teas will be available in the village hall after the walk. Please contact Margaret Weeks on 01837 851379 for more details and to let us know numbers of people wishing to attend by 31 May. Unfortunately, no dogs.
Exbourne Walk -
June 5
The WI also are organising a walk on Wednesday 5 June 2013 at 2.30pm, around Exbourne. It will include a very picturesque stroll in fields beside the River Ockment and quiet lanes of approximately 3 miles. Teas will be available in Exbourne village hall after the walk. Please contact Margaret Weeks on 01837 851379 for more details and to let us know numbers of people wishing to attend by 31 May. Unfortunately, no dogs.
Quiz Night -
June 7
Quiz Night
On Friday June 7th there's a Fun Quiz Night at the Schoolroom, suitable for all ages. Entrance £2 a head, you can make up a team on the night. 7.30pm, BYOB
Coffee Morning -
June 8
Coffee Morning
Hatherleigh & District Conservative Branch.
Come and meet your Member of Parliament and Local Councillors on Saturday June 8th.
A Coffee Morning will be held in ‘Old Schools’ on Saturday June 8th. from 10.00 am to 12.noon. Our West Devon Borough Councillor Christine Hall and recently re-elected County Councillor, James McInnes will be in attendance, together with our Member of Parliament Mr Mel Stride, who is planning to be with us from 10 am until 11.00.am. There will be Bring and Buy and Tombola Stalls. Do come and join us for coffee / tea and cakes. Everyone is welcome.
Chess Challenge -
June 8
The 7th Great Hatherleigh International Chess Challenge Time is rapidly approaching to the 7th Saturday 8th June in Hatherleigh Square starting at 2:30pm. Trophies, prizes with a beer on the side. Just turn up and play! Further details from Neil 07890 615454. Email Neilmprice@hotmail.co.uk
History Society -
June 10
History Society
On Monday June 10th at 7:30pm in Old Schools Dr. Michael Winter will be talking about farming in Exbourne from 1860 to1960, highlighting what has changed and what has remained the same over period. As usual all are welcome (non-members £2)
Medical Screening -
June 11
Market Day Screening in conjunction with the Rotary Club
We will be holding our annual market day screening on Tuesday, 11th June 2013. We will be there from 9.30 a.m. until mid-day offering advice and information as well as routine health screening which will include blood pressure.
Coffee Morning -
June 12
Coffee Morning
Okehampton Town and Country Ladies are holding a Coffee Morning in Exbourne Village Hall on Wednesday 12 June, 10am to 12.30pm. There will be various stalls including cakes, plants, bric-a-brac, books and a raffle. Admission is by luck number ticket and it is in aid of the Exeter and District Branch of the MS Society. Everybody very welcome.
Cinema Club -
June 12
The next Hatherleigh Cinema will be on 19 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 12 June. 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.
Carnival Meeting -
June 12
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 12th June at The George Hotel, you’ll get fed up with me saying this, but we really do need more people on our little committee and you would be very, very welcome!
Fun and Games -
June 15
Before then we are looking forward to Village Fun & Games here in Meeth which will start at 4pm on Saturday 15th June. Everyone enjoyed the games afternoon with which we celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee so much, that some energetic people decided we should have a repeat. Great Idea! Let’s all join in.
Dowland Country Fair -
June 16
Dowland Counrty Fair and Dog Show
Sunday 16th June 11am to 5pm at Furze Park Cross nr. Winkleigh EX19 8PG
Entry £3 Adults £1 Children
Gardening Club -
June 20
Sarah Chesters from RHS Rosemoor who will show us (in the flesh as it were) '10 Wonderful Plants for the Garden'.This will again be in Old Schools at 7.30 on Thursday, June 20th. As always visitors are also welcome.
The Showcase -
June 21
The Showcase
BadlyKeptSecret’s Showcase
An evening of song, dance and drama. With popular classics, contemporary pieces and original works.
Friday 21st June, Hatherleigh Community Centre.
Saturday 22nd June, Okehampton Charter Hall.
Tickets are £4.00 and available from The Arts Gallery in Okehampton, Red Lion Yard. Or to book call 07800792959. shivani@badlykeptsecret.co.uk
The Showcase -
June 21
The Showcase
BadlyKeptSecret’s Showcase
An evening of song, dance and drama. With popular classics, contemporary pieces and original works.
Friday 21st June, Hatherleigh Community Centre.
Saturday 22nd June, Okehampton Charter Hall.
Tickets are £4.00 and available from The Arts Gallery in Okehampton, Red Lion Yard. Or to book call 07800792959. shivani@badlykeptsecret.co.uk
Concert in the West -
June 22
Chimera Fenella Humphreysviolin, Rebecca Jonesviola and Vladimir Walthamcello
Schubert String Trio in B Flat major D471
Sibelius String Trio in G minor
Dohnanyi Serenade for String Trio in C major Op 10
Beethoven String Trio in G major Op 9 No 1
‘...elegiac reflection and technical display at top flight level...’ BBC Music Magazine
Fenella Humphreys returns with her new trio, Chimera. Saturday 22 June 7.30pm
St Mary's Church, East Street, Black Torrington,
Devon EX21 5PU
Box Office: 01837 810940 - Salar Gallery, Hatherleigh http://fenellahumphreys.com http://www.vladimirwaltham.com http://callinoquartet.com/2010/04/rebecca-jones
Concert in the Garden -
June 22
Concert in the Garden
Concert in the garden in aid of Church funds
A concert is to be held in the gardens of Hatherleigh Place on Saturday 22nd June in aid of Church funds. Bring a picnic, family and friends and chairs and come to listen to music in what is hoped to be a balmy summer afternoon! (In the Church if wet, perhaps we should add.) Entrance fee £5 per person to include a cup of tea or coffee courtesy of the ladies of the Church.
Concert commences at 4 o'clock and finishes at 6. Gardens open from 3.30pm.
Artists include an ensemble from the Hatherleigh Silver Band and Holly Gilbert-West. If you too would like to take part, please contact Vivien on her mobile 07889 681 521.
Fingers crossed for good weather this year.
Northmoor Flower Festival -
June 28 - June 30
This is a very advanced notice, but please note down in your Diaries the weekend of 28th/29th/30th June, when St. Mary's Church are lucky enough to be holding the Northmoor Group Flower Festival, this will be a weekend of celebration, with the Church open over the three days with the Flower Festival taking place, and on the Saturday afternoon the Fete will be held in the Church and School grounds, there will be lots of exciting Stalls , Tea and Cakes, Music and Dance, so we do urge you to come and join us over that weekend at some point. It will culminate with an EvenSong on the Sunday night.
Flower Festival -
June 28 - June 30
Northmoor Team Flower Festival at Exbourne Church
Friday 28th June – Sunday 30th June
Community Fete -
June 29
Community Fete
On Saturday 29th we shall be holding the Church/Community Fete in the grounds and buildings of Exbourne School, the School are also celebrating their history in conjunction with the Flower Festival, and it will be open from 2.15 p,.m., the classrooms will be open for you to see the Children’s work, School memorabilia and past photos; during the afternoon along with all the various Stalls that will be running, we shall have entertainment from the Children, from the Hatherleigh Gospel Choir and from St. Mary's Church Choir, so there will be masses going on and of course there will be a wonderful Devon Cream Tea for all to enjoy. (Should the weather be totally against us, we shall still be holding both events, but some of the Activities may have to take place in the Village Hall.)
Ruby Country Market -
July 6
Ruby Country Market Saturday 6th July 9 am - 2 pm Hatherleigh
We have some amazing attractions lined up and to go with our July Theme (Clowns and Jesters) Balloon Artist Dan Brazier - Megatwist (check out his Facebook page!) will be there creating all kinds of wonderful characters. Why not join in the fun, dress up and really get into the atmosphere of the day - you never know - you might win a Prize!
Our line up of Live Music is to include our very own Josie Lloyd, The Hatherleigh Bashers, The Hatherleigh Bell Ringers (who will be offering you the opportunity to have a go at Bell Ringing!!) and the ever popular Spin 2.
Cinema Club -
July 17
The next Hatherleigh Cinema will be on 17 July, 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 10 July. 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.
Village Funday -
July 20
Village Fun Day Saturday July 20th. Cake competition: a chocolate cake (any style), open to all. Children's competition: a model animal made from junk: three age groups are: under 6's; 6 - 10; 11 plus. By popular demand there'll be another crockery shy, so if you've any chipped, cracked or just plain disliked china please let the Social Group know! The Social Group would appreciate offers of help, especially with the teas. Don't forget to start thinking about a scarecrow - you can put it up in the middle of the village if you prefer.
Hatherleigh Festival -
July 25 - July 28
Hatherleigh Festival 4 days of Music, fun and Magic
Coffee Morning -
August 6
Coffee Morning
9:30 am in Old Schools on Tues Aug 6th in Aid of Carnival funds
Working Heavy Horses -
August 15
Working Heavy Horses
On Sunday 18th August, 2013, The Western Counties Heavy Horse Society hold their annual Working' at Leigh Barton, Eastleigh, Crediton, EX17 6BJ., by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Chris Burrows. Gates open 11am and close 5pm., 'From Plough to Loaf' will be demonstrated; ploughing, rolling, harrowing and drilling. Corn will be cut with a binder drawn by three shire horses. Bread will be baked on the field. A commentator will explain the whole process. Other Ring events. An opportunity to 'Have a Go' (ploughing instruction) a children's competition. Adults £5, children and parking free. Craft stalls and refreshments. Usual facilities.
Contact Paul Richards 01823 491518.
The Western Counties Heavy Horses -
August 18
On Sunday 18th August, 2013, The Western Counties Heavy Horse Society hold their annual Working' at Leigh Barton, Eastleigh, Crediton, EX17 6BJ., by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Chris Burrows. Gates open 11am and close 5pm., 'From Plough to Loaf' will be demonstrated; ploughing, rolling, harrowing and drilling. Corn will be cut with a binder drawn by three shire horses. Bread will be baked on the field. A commentator will explain the whole process. Other Ring events. An opportunity to 'Have a Go' (ploughing instruction) a children's competition. Adults £5, children and parking free. Craft stalls and refreshments. Usual facilities.
Contact Paul Richards 01823 491518.
Island Park Party -
September 7
Island Park Party in aid of Carnival funds Sat Sep 7th
The Greatest Carnival in the World -
November 9
Carnival Day the greatest Carnival in the World, well there is one in South America but Hatherleigh is closer. Sat 9th November
Old Events Archived Events - auto-archived in our database now!
To add your events to this list EMAIL US THE DETAILSor post them at 41, Bridge Street
Visitor Report: January and February saw
visitor rates level out at about 150 per day. But that's
still 50,000 visitors per year to this site - a great achievement
(especially if you want to advertise!).
HATHERLEIGH CARNIVAL It's on November 9th in 2013!
This page sponsored by the undermentioned company. To advertise here email
editor@hatherleigh.net
Editorial material herein is protected under International Copyright Laws.
Strictly no reproduction of any material in this site is allowed by any
means whatever, whether by reprographic copying, printing, photographic
reproduction or photocopying or by any electronic means except with
prior written permission of the site operator or copyright owner. Copyright
infringements are theft and will be challenged accordingly. All Trademarks
acknowledged.
Hatherleigh FC visited Vicarage Field in Torrington yesterday (Thursday) for the final of the Torridge Cup. Reckoned to be the Premier independent cup contest in the West, the Cup is a major part of the Torrington May Fair celebrations and the final is always held on the evening of May Fair Day. Hatherleigh has had a great season, reaching this prestigious final as well as nearly winning their league, but with disappointments towards the end mainly due to injuries as we understand it. This contest saw the lads getting a great early goal to take the lead. This team is the best we've seen. Admittedly its a few years since we followed them but the standard is now very high, with everyone playing for each other and big set-tos in the goal mouth a thing of the past. Gone too are the long boots upfield to anywhere, followed by ...
Hatherleigh-based Flyonix visited Okehampton Camera Club on Monday last to tell members about their advanced 'copter platforms for film and photography. The evening was dedicated to the topic of Aerial Photography. Simon Burke from Exbourne, who runs South West Aerial Photography (
Then, Flyonix (
"At 3pm sharp yesterday, in a field surrounding Iddesleigh, Devon, a yellow plane was spotted landing. It was thought that the pilot was looking for Lapford church when he mistook the spire on Iddesleigh church for his destination. 
The 7th Great Hatherleigh International Chess Challenge Time is rapidly approaching to the 7th Saturday 8th June in Hatherleigh Square starting at 2:30pm. Trophies, prizes with a beer on the side. Just turn up and play! Further details from Neil 07890 615454. Email 
The next Hatherleigh Cinema will be on 19 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 12 June. 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. 
Chimera
Village Fun Day Saturday July 20th. Cake competition: a chocolate cake (any style), open to all. Children's competition: a model animal made from junk: three age groups are: under 6's; 6 - 10; 11 plus. By popular demand there'll be another crockery shy, so if you've any chipped, cracked or just plain disliked china please let the Social Group know! The Social Group would appreciate offers of help, especially with the teas. Don't forget to start thinking about a scarecrow - you can put it up in the middle of the village if you prefer.
?