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Exbourne Open Gardens - July 4 
The Exbourne & Jacobstowe Community Association Limited are holding the following events -Friday, 24th April - Global Evening - Exbourne Village Hall 7.30 p.m. Tickets £8. per person. Come and take a gourmet cruise around the rld! Bring your own drink. Tickets must be pre-booked. Saturday, 6th June - Big Breakfast and Community Market Saturday, 4th July - Open Gardens followed by a Jazz and Barbeque Evening. Pop these dates in your diaries.

Bernarda at the Wharf - July 4 
‘Bernarda' comes to Tavistock Wharf.
‘Bernearda' follows a similar line of events to the original play(la Casa de Bernarda Alba), showing the lives of a tyrannical mother, her five daughters, her insane mother and the household cleaner unfurl. The opening scene shows the family's return from Antonio Maria Benevides' funeral (Bernarda's husband and father to four of the girls) and sees them embark on the beginning of eight years of mourning – however due to tragic circumstances, and a few stubborn daughters those years of confinement don't stay all that confined. The marriage proposal by Pepe el Romano to Angustius causes rivalry and jealousy between her and her siblings, Bernarda who refuses to recognise the extent of the danger around her sits in denial as an explosive end brings the tale to a dramatic close.
A newly formed theatre company, BadlyKeptSecret, makes it's debut at Tailstock Wharf with an original adaptation of Lorca's ‘la Casa de Bernarda Alba'.
BadlyKeptSecret have created an original performance which aims to add a modern twist to the original story. Lorca's work will always have points to make about any society regardless of time – and this play reflects that. ‘Bernarda' will definitely make you question the way you and the others around you live.
From the director: ‘The piece itself aims to explore areas of new theatre whilst maintaining the original feel of Lorca's ‘la Casa de Bernerda Alba' (The House of Bernarda Alba).
The lay is to be performed at 7.30pm on Saturday 4 th July and Sunday 5th July, tickets are available from the Wharf box office, tel 01822 611166. BadlyKeptSecret can be contacted by: Pen and paper; BadlyKeptSecret Theatre, 41 Bridge Str, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3HZ, Email; Shivani@badlykeptsecret.co.uk, Telephone; 01837 810323, or via the Website; www.badlykeptsecret.co.uk.

Hatherleigh Flower Festival - July 9 - July 12 
Hatherleigh Flower Festival 2009 Favourite Hymns and Religious Songs On Thursday 9th July to Sunday 12th July There will be a short meeting in the Parish Church on Tuesday 12th May at 2.00pm for all who will be helping, to finalise arrangements and sort out any queries people may have. Anyone who would like to join us will be very welcome. If you are concerned about the cost of doing something, no need to worry, you will be given money with which to buy your flowers and oasis will be provided. You don’t have be an expert just have fun. We hope to be serving refreshments in Old Schools this year on the Saturday morning and afternoon, Sunday afternoon only, so if you don’t want to do flowers your help in some other way would be much appreciated. Also this year Open Gardens will be on the same weekend. So make a note in your diaries Hatherleigh is the place to be this weekend. We would like to thank all those people who donated goods and supported us at our coffee morning in March, the money made will go towards flowers for the flower festival. Any enquiries to Anne on 810612.

MONKOKEHAMPTON Fun Day - July 11 
Fun Day Date for your diary Monkokehampton Village Fun Day Saturday 11th July All welcome If any one would like to be involved please call Sarah on 851580

Moor Walk 2009 - July 12 
Moorwalk 2009 6 & 13 Mile Pink Themed walks for all the family are taking place in Simmonds Park, Okehampton on Sunday 12 July 2009 at 11:00am. The event is being organised by the Pink Ladies of Okehampton in aid of Cancer Research UK. For further information please call 01395 282705 07775 657159 or email to sylv.bob@tiscali.co.uk. Donations to Sylvia Arlett, 44 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Exmouth, EX8 4QW, please make cheques payable to Cancer Research UK.

open gardens Hatherleigh - July 12 
A Call to all Hatherleigh Gardeners (Especially those whose gardens are usually hidden from view) We are planning to hold a Hatherleigh OPEN GARDENS this year, on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July, to coincide with (part of) the Parish Church Flower Festival (which is on from 9th to 12th July) and with the aim of raising funds for much needed repairs to some of our Stained Glass Windows. If you are interested in opening YOUR garden then please contact Sally on 01837-810940/377 (for Hatherleigh PCC). (PS. This early notice is to give you LOTS of time to get your garden looking just right!)

Beer Festival - July 25 
FROM GLASTONBURY TO HATHERLEIGH On 25th July at Hatherleigh Community Centre the 1st Annual HATHERLEIGH BEER FESTIVAL will host hot rocking blues band The Hightown Crows (www.hightowncrows.co.uk).
Fresh from their performance at this year’s Glastonbury Festival, the double bass led quartet are the main act at the event that will feature real ales and ciders from the West Country, a pork roast and support act (TBC). Tickets are £10 (which includes a 2009 Beer Festival Glass) and are available from the Paper Shop (01837 810224), Angel & Petals and on the door.
If you would like to sponsor a barrel or have any other enquiries contact Pete Embling on 01837 811746. This years profits will benefit Hatherleigh Play Park.

'SOUTH WEST RUMMAGE' Land Rover & 4x4 autojumble - August 22 
Saturday 22nd of August, at the Okehampton showground, the 'SOUTH WEST RUMMAGE' Land Rover & 4x4 autojumble. Sellers pitches are by advanced booking only, the site opens to public buyers from 8.30 am, please contact us for details. 01805 603029

Rotary Club Fun day - August 30 
The Rotary Club of Hatherleigh will be holding its annual Fund Day on Sunday 30 August. More details to follow.

Starlight Ball - September 5 
Next Year’s Starlight Ball will be on 5th September 2009 in aid of “Hospicecare SW Exeter”. Live Band, Silent Auction, Charity Shop Frock Competition. Tables 10-12 £50 per person To include Champagne and Canapes reception, Three course hot meal all locally sourced Cheese and Port provided plus Red and White Wine. Keep the date free.

Tour of Britain Race - September 18 
Stage 7 of the Tour of Britain cycle race starts in Hatherleigh on Sept 18th at 10.30am. Expect lots of interest. More details here.

Carnival - November 14 
Carnival Day

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