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What's on in Hatherleigh?
in date order from today:

Coffee and Cider Evening - May 9 
Coffee and Cider Evening At Stable View, Meeth 9th May 2008

Bird Walk at Clawmoor Reserve - May 10 
Bird Walk at Clawmoor Reserve Saturday 10th May, 8am-10.30am Meeting at the Cookworthy Forest Centre, near Holsworthy Join us for a unique opportunity to explore this special woodland reserve. Our resident bird enthusiast Dave Powell will help you identify a variety of bird species by sight and sound, exploring a range of habitats. Ages 12 years+. Adults £5, children £3. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Call 01392 834223

WHITSUNDAY PENTECOST CELEBRATION - May 11 
WHITSUNDAY PENTECOST CELEBRATION MAY 11th at 6.30pm at the Parish Church The Hatherleigh Churches Joint Choir will be singing on this occasion, under the musical direction of Roger Cleverdon. Would YOU be able to sing with us? If so, please get in touch with Sally at Salar Gallery (810940/377). Practices on Tuesday evenings at the Parish Church start on April 8th at 7.30pm. (We may hold a few on Wednesdays rather than Tuesdays if many of you are unable to come on a Tuesday – please let me know if this applies to you).

History Society - May 12 
At our meeting on Monday May 12th in Old Schools at 7:30pm. Robert Harris will be talking about the history of Bude to Holsworthy canal. As usual all are welcome (visitors £1) Brian Abell

Exbourne Village Hall AGM - May 14 
The AGM of the village hall will take place in the hall on Wednesday 14th May at 7.30pm. All are very welcome.

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club Coffee Morning - May 17 
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club Coffee Morning to be held in the Church Rooms, on Saturday 17th May, from 10am to 12noon. Plant, craft, bric-a-brac, “new to you” stalls and tombola.

Litter Pick - May 17 
Litter Pick At 10.30am on Saturday 17th May, some of our people will be meeting at Island Park to pick up litter in various areas of town. If you would like to join us, just turn up. If there are areas of town that you think could do with a clean up, let us know. To request help or volunteer to join this project, ring 01837 810228

The Vine Church Community Action Day - May 17 
On Saturday 17th May, members of the Vine Church will be making themselves available to serve the community. Listed below are a number of things we can do for people who would like our help. Ring the number below to book, and if you need assistance in some way that is not included in this list, ask anyway – we may still be able to help you. Shopping, Dog walking, Small DIY jobs, Cook a meal or make a cake, Taking rubbish to the dump, A visit if you would just like someone to talk to, Help with writing or reading letters, Jobs in the garden Etc. etc. etc. There will be no charge for these services, although in the case of DIY jobs etc you will be expected to supply the materials. If you are not a member of the Vine Church but would like to join us in this project, feel free to ring the number below and volunteer.

Rotary Charity ride - May 18 
There will be a Rotary Charity Cycle Fun ride and a Charity Sportive Cycle on 18 May. Entrants can cover the whole 94 miles between Ilfracombe and Plymouth or as little as 5 miles. You can ride at any time from 8am but you must finish by 8pm. On the Fun Ride you can start at any of the 14 check points and go in any direction. The nearest check point is Hatherleigh Community Centre. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. The Event is a chance to raise money for charity of your choice, win prizes and to have fun in the process. Go to www.rotarycoast-coast.com for details, entry forms and sponsorship forms.

Meeth Guild - May 20 
We had a very good meeting for our postponed AGM on 15th April - with 14 members and 2 guest attending. Bridget Chisholm - practice nurse from Hatherleigh gave a very interesting, informative and at times very humorous talk from children and their ailments and the different way illnesses are treated now - through the years to some of our more mature members and how to care for ourselves - now we are recycled teenagers. Judy Proctor is our new president ( Beryl Toop having stepped down after several years.)  Particular thanks to Beryl Toop who has been such an outstanding president not just of the Guild but of the W.I. before that. Her warm and friendly enthusiasm encouraged everyone and did much to ensure the success of both organisations. We are all most grateful to her and hope she will enjoy a well earned rest from office. Rose Goldwater is our new secretary. Thanks also to Ingrid Dodd for her splendid work over several years. Jenny Green  is continuing as treasurer, Toni Littleford as Programme and Entertainment secretary and Phyllis Cobbledick our welcoming representative. Our next meeting will be held on 20th May when our speaker will be Rosemary Wedlake on hats. Do come and join us. All are most welcome.

MONKOKEHAMPTON LADIES GROUP - May 21 
Wednesday 21st May Talk by Brenda Hooton on Tales of Travel in her Life 7.30pm in Village Hall Everyone Welcome

Hatherleigh Players AGM - May 23 
Hatherleigh Players AGM Friday 23rd May 7pm Committee Room Hatherleigh Community Centre The AGM will be followed by a cheese and wine evening. If you are interested in finding out what the Players do or are interested in becoming a member in any capacity, please come along and enjoy a glass of wine with us. We would welcome new acting or backstage members.

Anna Devin & Aoife O’Sullivan Soprano & Piano - May 24 
Anna Devin & Aoife O’Sullivan Soprano & Piano A selection of the evening’s pieces: Mozart – mehmt meinen Dank K388 Franz Schubert – Ständchen Richard Strauss – Die Nacht op 10 no3

Golf Ball Run - May 25 
The Rotary Club of Hatherleigh will be holding its annual Golf Ball Race in the town centre on Sunday May the 25th at 2.p.m. We are holding it at the earlier time this year as the club will also be hosting 5 visitors from Colombia at the same time. Our visitors have to be in Exeter for 5 p.m. so to ensure they also see the race we have brought the time forward an hour. Members of the club will be in and around Hatherleigh selling golf balls at £1 each in the next few weeks. Also people can pop into Honest Phil Pyle’s down at his emporium at the bottom end of town and purchase them. All the money raised goes into the Club’s general charity pot which is then used for re-distribution in the locale via grants to local schools, groups and clubs etc. Hopefully the weather will be a bit warmer and brighter than last year so that as many of the residents of Hatherleigh as possible will turn out to witness this amazing piece of tom-foolery and maybe win the prize for the golf ball that travelled the futhest down the hill. Bruce Luff, 2nd Vice President Rotary Club of Hatherleigh

The Magnificent Trees of Eggesford - May 25 
The Magnificent Trees of Eggesford Forest Sunday 25th May, 11am-4pm Eggesford Forest (meeting at Eggesford Garden Centre) Join the forester for a seven mile walk around this glorious forest, learning about its history and management. Stopping mid-way for lunch (bring a picnic) and a well-earned cream tea at the end! Ages 12+ years. £7 per person including cream tea. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Call 01392 834223 Join us for a unique opportunity to explore this special woodland reserve. Our resident bird enthusiast Dave Powell will help you identify a variety of bird species by sight and sound, exploring a range of habitats. Ages 12 years+. Adults £5, children £3.

OPEN HOUSE - May 28 
CANCER RESEARCH WED 28 MAY OPEN HOUSE AT MARGARET AND GEORGE TONKIN, VIVIAN’S HONEY FARM TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF THE FARM BEING IN HATHERLEIGH AND INCORPORATING THEIR 70TH BIRTHDAYS ALL DONATIONS TO CANCER RESEARCH 10a.m. – 12noon COFFEE /TEA & BISCUITS 12 – 2p.m. PLOUGHMANS (CHEESE / HAM) 2 – 4p.m. CREAM TEA 4- 6.30 p.m. COFFEE / TEA AND BISCUITS DO COME ALONG AND CELEBRATE WITH US. NEED A LIFT? RING 810437

Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Meeting - May 28 
The Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday 28th May at 7.30pm. All parishioners very welcome to attend. This will be followed by the Parish Council meeting at 8pm.

MOOR WALK for breast cancer - June 1 
MOOR WALK Sponsored pink RUN OR WALK for breast cancer Sunday 1st June 2008 Refreshments Available Starts at 10.30 am from Okehampton Rugby Club Two beautiful walks to choose from 13 and FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR 13 MILE RUN (to include a t shirt) To Register please call 01392-822160 or email exeteroffice@cancer.org.uk ENTRY FEE £10.00

tea party - June 7 
ALL WELCOME To a tea party in aid of CANCER RESEARCH U.K. at the Old Vicarage, Hatherleigh on Saturday 7th June 3pm onwards Hosts Judy Honey and Jenny Twomey

Hatherleigh Bellringers extravagance - June 7 
Hatherleigh Bellringers Look forward to a Bellringing extravagance on Saturday June 7th when the Annual Okehampton Deanery Ringing Competition reaches Hatherleigh. The competition is held at a different Church Tower each year and it is our turn in 2008. Depending on the number of teams entering, the competition will probably start at 4 pm and will last about four hours. There are three sections, Novice, Intermediate and Main. The differences will become obvious on the day. Because there will be such excitement in the town we have decided to hold an open day just before the competition starts so that YOU can try your hand at ringing, have a look at the bellchamber (providing you can manage the climb to the top of the tower) and generally see what a challenging, fascinating and slightly dangerous pastime Bellringing really is. The Tower will be open from 1 pm on the day of the competition so feel free to come along, we are always looking for new, old and not so old bellringers. Light refreshments will be served in the Old Schools all afternoon

Ruby Run 2008 - June 8 
Sunday 8 th June sees the running of the annual Ruby Run half marathon. This year the runners start in Holsworthy at 10.30am and finish in the square in Hatherleigh. Walkers are also welcome – registration for this event starts from 8am in Holsworthy.
A team event is being held again this year for those less serious runners! The team needs to comprise of 6 members, 5 who will run approx 2 miles each and the 6 th member will run approx 3.1 miles. Last year saw a closely fought contest between the Hatherleigh Fire Service and the Okehampton Ladies Hockey Club. So get together with some of your friends or work mates and enter a team. The team event will start at 10.45am in Holsworthy.
A Fun Run is being organised in Hatherleigh at 11am on the morning of June 8 th . This will be approx 2 miles and will cost £1 to enter.
All monies raised will go to the Day Centres in Holsworthy and Hatherleigh.
For further details please check out the website www.rubyrun.co.uk or contact the race secretary Cathy Withall on 01409 259001

Jane Jones (Ruby Run Committee)