What's on in Hatherleigh Archive
 

Coffee Evening - July 29 , 2010
Coffee Evening Thursday 29th July - Coffee evening in Old Schools and the Square in aid of a Ugandan project. A group of students from Sebbear College will be travelling to Kampala in the Summer of 2011. They will be helping at schools and assisting in building new units. There will be a raffle, stalls and sideshows.  It will start at 6.30pm and at 7.30pm the Hatherleigh Silver Band will play. For further details phone Andrew on 810042.

So Young, So Short, So Long - July 28 , 2010
Hear the story in aid of “Help for Heroes”. Rowing it alone; A personal account by Debra Searle, MBE Wednesday 28th July, Hatherleigh Community Centre - 7.30 pm One Woman + Two Oars + One Mighty Ocean = One Huge Journey of Discovery A media frenzy broke out over the story of the 5'5" young lady who carried on rowing alone across the Atlantic when her husband, a 6' 5" international oarsman, left the boat after developing an uncontrollable fear of the ocean. The 3000 mile journey that was supposed to take 6 weeks took Debra a staggering 3½ months. Debra recounts the beauty and mystery, dangers and trials that the Atlantic held during her solitary days at sea. She speaks passionately and from the heart about her personal journey of discovery. If you had a dream that life seems to have got in the way of then be ready to be inspired into action! Plymouth born Debra Searle is a professional adventurer, published author, TV presenter, Trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and one of the most sought after corporate speakers in Europe. (www.debrasearle.com) Tickets £5 or £3 for students Please contact Kate Burgess: 01837 811133 or kateburgess99@btinternet.com

Hatherleigh Festival - July 22 - July 25 , 2010
Hatherleigh Festival 2010
July 22nd to July 25th
Check out the updated website at hatherleighfestival.co.uk

Rapid UK talk - March 3 in Methodist Hall, 2010
Rapid UK responds to calls for help from governments in deep trouble after a massive disaster like the one just seen in Haiti. Rapid UK teams go to the disaster area to help locate and extract survivors. They also help train local teams to do the same job, thereby spreading their skills worldwide. Find out more here including what they've been doing in Haiti.

Founder Graham Payne will give a talk and show some slides on Wednesday 3rd March in the Methodist Church for the Lady's British Legion. All are welcome.

Editorial Note: Graham gave his slide presentation at a recent WI Exbourne meeting, and it truly makes the eyes water to see what they have done. Support them!

The Bible Society AGM - March 2 , 2010
The Bible Society AGM The Bible society (Hatherleigh and District) will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 2nd March at 7:30pm in the Methodist Church, Hatherleigh. Everyone Welcome

Exbourne Parish Council Meeting - February 24 , 2010
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council will meet in the village hall on Wednesday 24 February at 8pm. All parishioners very welcome to attend.

Cancer Research UK AGM - February 24 , 2010
Cancer Research UK AGM To held on Wednesday 24th February at 7:00pm Methodist School Room, Hatherleigh All Very Welcome

Edwardian Music Hall - February 20 , 2010
The Players tread the boards Rehearsals for this year's pantomime" Ali Baba" were "snowed off" and this has left Hatherleigh Players with a dilemma. The show must go on.... but not the pantomime, which will be offered next year. Instead, Hatherleigh Players are offering for your delight and delectation ,a rousing evening of song and snippets in the form of an Edwardian Music Hall. The performance is on Saturday 20th February, starting at 7.30pm.

Hatherleigh Gardening Club - February 18 , 2010
Hatherleigh Gardening Club Happy New Year to one and all! We start this new season with, of course, the AGM which will be held on Thursday, 18th February at 7.30pm Old Schools. Members past, present and future are all most welcome and if you have any plants/seeds/books to swap/sell for club funds (very small donations usually) do bring them along. Look forward to seeing you there Susan Gill 01837 810893

Meeth Guild - February 16 , 2010
Meeth Guild Last month’s meeting was held on 19th January, Paul Rendell came along and gave us a talk and a slide show relating to Dartmoor. He does a wide variety of topics on Dartmoor, we chose on this occasion ‘Towns and Villages of Dartmoor’ and as it was an interesting evening we will probably invite him to come along again. Our next Guild meeting on 16th February will be with Jeneca Beads and we will be having a go at making jewellery. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. Rose Goldwater.

Meeth Guild - February 16 , 2010
Meeth Guild Last month’s meeting was held on 19th January, Paul Rendell came along and gave us a talk and a slide show relating to Dartmoor. He does a wide variety of topics on Dartmoor, we chose on this occasion ‘Towns and Villages of Dartmoor’ and as it was an interesting evening we will probably invite him to come along again. Our next Guild meeting on 16th February will be with Jeneca Beads and we will be having a go at making jewellery. Wishing you all a Happy New Year. Rose Goldwater.

Lent Lunches - February 16 , 2010
Lent Lunches Tuesday, 16th February & Tuesday, 16th March, 12.15 - 2pm Hatherleigh Old Schools. £3.50 for hot soup, cheese & fruit: just the thing for early spring days! In fact, 16th February is Shrove Tuesday, so not quite Lent, but maybe the chance of a pancake as well as soup. The charity we shall be supporting is Shelterbox.

Valentine’s Dinner Dance - February 13 , 2010
Valentine’s Dinner Dance Saturday 13 February 7.30pm. Tickets from Bridget Chisholm 01837 810797 or leave your phone number at surgery 810283.

Coffee Morning - February 13 , 2010
Valentines Dance Is there any romance in your soul?? For your loved ones there will be a Valentines dance on Saturday 13th February at The Community Centre. Live music, two course meal free glass of fizz on arrival. Watch out in the Pump for more details closer to the time. Thank you one and all for all your support.

Flower Festival 2010 - February 9 , 2010
There will be a meeting on Tuesday 9th February at 2.00 pm in Old schools. On the Agenda will be the theme for this year’s festival, among other important items. We welcome anyone who wants to join us, you don't have to be an expert, none of us are. If you would like to try your hand at flower arranging do come along, you may be surprised at what you can achieve.

History Soceity - February 8 , 2010
History Society Our next meeting will be on Monday February 8th at 7:30pm in Old Schools when Mel Stride will be giving an illustrated talk about St. Paul’s Cathedral. All are welcome(non-members £2) Brian Abell

Flower Club - February 8 , 2010
Flower Club Sampford Courtenay Flower Club will meet on Monday 8 February in the Church Rooms at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Messy Meeth Monkeys - February 6 , 2010
Meeth Monkeys The Messy Meeth Monkeys met at the beginning of January and welcomed the New Year by making Christingles which were then paraded in church the following day. The children enlivened all our services in December too by taking part with enthusiasm, dedication and appropriate solemnity, we welcome their contribution and are most grateful to them and their parents for the support they give the church. Their next meeting will be on 6th February at 9.30am in the Village Hall as usual.

Exbourne WI - February 4 , 2010
WI Exbourne Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI meeting will be held in the village hall on Thursday 4 February. Elaine from Crafty Cards in Okehampton will be coming to entertain the members. Non-members are very welcome.

Whist Drive - February 3 , 2010
Whist Drive Wednesday 3 February 8pm. Community Centre

Exbourne Parish Council - January 27 , 2010
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council met on 28 October. There were apologies for absence from 2 councillors. Otherwise all members were present, but no members of the public attended. The chairman gave a report on a recent Planning Peer Review meeting he had attended. Cllr Weeks stated that the group’s draft report had been circulated to Borough Council members with an embargo, that it should not be made public until the council had drawn up a response and an action plan had been formulated. Councillors expressed hope that this would be complete within a reasonable time. The council had received correspondence from BT, offering the opportunity to adopt the telephone kiosk in Exbourne. Adoption would mean the telephone mechanism being removed and it was pointed out that 3 calls had been made in the last 12 months. Councillors heard that the kiosk was listed and could not be removed. It was decided not to adopt the kiosk. The Exbourne with Jacobstowe website was discussed, as the opportunity had been offered to link with Hatherleigh.net. Councillors decided to look into this opportunity further before making a definite decision. Following discussion it was decided to donate £100 to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and to convey to the RBL that the donation had been increased this year in view of their added financial burdens at this time. Planning: support of the Prior Approval Agricultural applications for land at Chattafin,Exbourne and Tor Down Farm, Exbourne was ratified. A new application for the creation of a new access at Niases, Jacobstowe received the support of the council. The Parish Council meeting for January will be held on Wednesday 27 at 8pm in the village hall.

Coffee Morning - January 12 , 2010
Hatherleigh Sportsfield Committee are holding a coffee morning in The Old Schools on Tuesday 12th January. We would like to thank the Moor Management Committee for their donation towards the work on the shelter.

Hisory Society - January 11 , 2010
History Society There will be no meeting in December and our first event of 2010 will be on Monday January 11th at 7:30pm in Old Schools, when Rev. John Leach will be talking about Devonshire Place Names. As usual all are welcome (non-members £2) Brian Abell

Exbourne WI - January 7 , 2010
WI Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI held a successful Coffee Morning in Sampford Courtenay Village Hall on Saturday 7 November for Children’s Hospice South West. There was a Bring and Buy stall and a Raffle. Representatives of CHSW sold merchandise and altogether £233 was raised. WI members wish to thank everyone for their support. The December WI meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday 2 at 7.30pm. This will be their Christmas Party and non-members very welcome. The meeting in January will be held in the village hall on Thursday 7 at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Steve Gazzard, an Exbourne resident, who will talk about his experiences as a Dog Show Judge.

Rapid UK talk - January 1 in Methodist Hall, 2010
Rapid UK responds to calls for help from governments in deep trouble after a massive disaster like the one just seen in Haiti. Rapid UK teams go to the disaster area to help locate and extract survivors. They also help train local teams to do the same job, thereby spreading their skills worldwide. Find out more here including what they've been doing in Haiti.

Founder Graham Payne will give a talk and show some slides on Wednesday 3rd March in the Methodist Church for the Lady's British Legion. All are welcome.

Editorial Note: Graham gave his slide presentation at a recent WI Exbourne meeting, and it truly makes the eyes water to see what they have done. Support them!

New Year's eve Party - December 31 , 2009
New Year’s Eve Party New Year’s Eve Party!! Following the great success of last years party organised by the Playground Committee, We shall be holding a families and friends party from 7.30pm till 12.30am. We have taken onboard comments from last year and shall be organising more for the younger kids in the early evening before letting the older ones (That's me!!!) in on the act. Disco, sing star, face paints, fancy dress, raffle etc There will be a bar and food too. Watch out for posters. Tickets are available from the Surgery and local shops. £20 family of 4 or £10 adult and £5 child tickets.

Coffee Morning - December 28 , 2009
Grand Christmas Coffee Morning On Tuesday 15th December 9.30am Bumper Hamper Draw and lots of Christmas goodies We would like to thank you all for supporting the coffee mornings throughout the year Tuesday 28th December refreshments will be available as usual from 9.30 to 12.00.

Christmas Party - December 23 , 2009
Christmas Party Wed 23rd December Christmas Party for primary aged children in the Community Centre from 4.30-6.30pm The there will be party tea games and a prize for fancy dress- anything goes!!!£2 entry

Messy Meeth Monkeys - December 22 , 2009
Messy Monkeys In November, just before Remembrance Sunday, the Messy Meeth Monkeys were delighted to welcome Chris, a former Regimental Sergeant Major, to talk to them and answer questions about his army career - how it had taken him all over the world and given him some wonderful and some very frightening experiences.  They then spent time making cards to be sent to soldiers on the front line, thanking them for what they were doing on our behalf and telling them we were thinking and praying for them. At the next meeting on 5th December, we shall be preparing to take part in the service next day, and also thinking about their part in the carol service on 22nd December. The hand chimes will feature in both services.

Father Christmas Visit - December 18 , 2009
The next event is on Friday, 18th December when Father Christmas will be making his annual visit to the community shop and café, so drop in for a glass of mulled wine, a mince pie and a little last minute shopping.

Meeth Guild - December 15 , 2009
Meeth Guild Our meeting last month on 20th October was held too late to be reported in last months Pump. It was as usual a great success. Our speaker was an old favourite, Rosemary Wedlake, this time she made Parsley pasties, and very nice they were too. We also discussed our programme for next year’s meetings. This is coming along nicely. This month’s meeting was held on 17th November, Helen Stapleton came along to do some parcel decorating, just in time for Christmas. Surprising what a little bit of this and that will do to make a parcel look really good; we all had a go of course, even if it was wrapping empty boxes. So long as we don’t forget they are empty and give them to somebody for Christmas that would be good wouldn’t it. Our next Guild meeting on 15th December is to be a Christmas social event where we all just chat, eat, drink and get merry (not too merry). I would like to wish you all Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Rose Goldwater

Coffee Morning - December 15 , 2009
Grand Christmas Coffee Morning On Tuesday 15th December 9.30am Bumper Hamper Draw and lots of Christmas goodies We would like to thank you all for supporting the coffee mornings throughout the year Tuesday 28th December refreshments will be available as usual from 9.30 to 12.00.

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - December 14 , 2009
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club will meet on Monday 14 December in the Church Rooms at 7.30pm. It will be their 25th Birthday Celebration and all are welcome.

Carol Evening - December 13 , 2009
Carol Evening With The Stowford Singers at the Bowling Club, Hatherleigh on Sunday 13th December at 7pm All Welcome Please come along and enjoy a lively and entertaining evening Bar Open

Coach trip - December 12 , 2009
Coach trip to see the switching on of the Christmas lights in Mousehole on Saturday 12th December. The coach will leave Hatherleigh at 2.30pm, stopping at Truro for 2 hours before leaving at 5pm for Mousehole. We will be dropped off at Penanze to take the shuttle bus to the lights. Lights are switched on at 7.30pm with choirs singing on the harbourside as the land and sea are lite up...quite a sight I believe. We then return home. Tickets are £16 p.p. To book please phone Jo Barrett 810 535 Proceeds to Hatherleigh Community Centre

Coach Trip - December 12 , 2009
Coach Trip Coach trip to see the switching on of the Christmas lights in Mousehole on Saturday 12th December. The coach will leave Hatherleigh at 2.30pm, stopping at Truro for a while before leaving for Mousehole. We will be dropped off in Penance to take the shuttle bus to the lights. Lights are switched on at 7.30pm with choirs singing on the harbour side as the land and sea are lit up...quite a sight I believe. We then return home. Tickets are £16 p.p. To book please phone Jo Barrett 810 535 Proceeds to Hatherleigh Community Centre.

Rotary Charity Auction - December 11 , 2009
Rotary Charity Auction In aid of Old People’s Pantomime trip. Conducted by Philip Pyle in the Bridge Inn on Friday 11th from 8:30pm. Deliver your donations/goodies from Friday 4th December to the Bridge Inn. All in a good cause and a laugh as well.

Craft Fair - December 7 , 2009
Christmas Craft Fair Sponsored by Crafty Angel Monday 7th December Old Schools Hatherleigh from 6:30pm Come and see the huge range of really talented local crafts people offering a fine selection of ideas for Christmas gifts. Hot drinks & mince pies also available. Proceeds to The British Heart Foundation & Bridget Chisholm's sponsored trek.

Lights On - December 7 , 2009
Great Light Switch on Hatherleigh 7:15pm

Christmas Shopping night - December 7 , 2009
Christmas is coming The goose is getting fat Please put a penny in Hatherleigh’s hat Please support Hatherleigh Shops this Christmas We have so much to offer!! Late Night Shopping in Hatherleigh Monday December 7th Shops open from 6pm See Posters & December Pump for details.

Samuel Jerman Memorial Sermon - December 6 , 2009
Looking forward, by the time this goes to print, advent and Christmas will be on our minds. 6th December is always now special for Meeth as we celebrate the Samuel Jerman Memorial Sermon. This will be the first time since we revived it that the date has fallen on a Sunday so we are planning a special morning service at 11am, reflecting both the church today and the church as it was in Samuel Jerman's time. The Archdeacon of Totnes, the Ven. John Rawlings has kindly agreed to preach the sermon. This will be followed by a hot, sit-down Sunday lunch in the Village Hall to which everyone is most welcome. As most people know, our Village Hall has limited space so we shall need to know in advance, that is by Wednesday, 2nd December, if you intend to come. Please let either of the church wardens know: Ingrid Dodd 810241 or Beryl Toop 810553. Please could you also let us know if at all possible if you have to cancel at the last minute, as there is sometimes a waiting list for our events and it is sad if there are empty spaces which might have been filled.

Coffee Morning - December 5 , 2009
Coffee Morning This Christmas give hope to children living in poverty by supporting this coffee morning in aid of Christian Aid. On Saturday 5th December, 10:00am to Noon, at Hatherleigh Methodist Church.

fire safety - December 4 , 2009
Fire Safety with West Devon Connect Exbourne Village Hall on December 4th, 10am to12 noon There has never been a better time for householders in West Devon to get their free home safety visit from Devon and Somerset Fire Service. Home safety visits involve Fire & Rescue Service employee’s visiting your home to give advice and guidance in respect to fire and home safety needs. You may also qualify to have free smoke alarms fitted. There will be a wide range of leaflets and literature available covering all aspects of fire safety. If you are unable to attend the outreach drop-in sessions, but would like a free home safety visit please call 0800 7311 822. Other agencies and organisations will also be on hand at the surgery to give advice and information on a number of public and voluntary services. For further information please contact Communications Officer Alison Stonrham On 01822 813648 or e-mail: astoneham@westdevon.gov.uk.

Christmas Bingo - December 4 , 2009
Christmas Bingo Hatherleigh Football Club The bingo is on Friday 4th December’ 09 at Hatherleigh Community Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm. There are some great prizes to be won! (Please note: we won’t be using the bleacher seating.)

Christmas Bingo - December 4 , 2009
Christmas Bingo Hatherleigh Football Club The bingo is on Friday 4th December’ 09 at Hatherleigh Community Centre. Doors open at 7.30pm, eyes down at 8pm. There are some great prizes to be won! (Please note: we won’t be using the bleacher seating.)

Exbourne WI - December 2 , 2009
WI Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI held a successful Coffee Morning in Sampford Courtenay Village Hall on Saturday 7 November for Children’s Hospice South West. There was a Bring and Buy stall and a Raffle. Representatives of CHSW sold merchandise and altogether £233 was raised. WI members wish to thank everyone for their support. The December WI meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday 2 at 7.30pm. This will be their Christmas Party and non-members very welcome. The meeting in January will be held in the village hall on Thursday 7 at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Steve Gazzard, an Exbourne resident, who will talk about his experiences as a Dog Show Judge.

Coffee Morning - December 1 , 2009
Coffee Morning Tuesday 1st December 9:30am To raise funds for next year’s Flower Festival 2010 We would be grateful for donations of baking, bric a brac,(no clothes please) and draw prizes. Thank you for supporting us. We would like to thank you all for supporting the coffee mornings throughout the year Tuesday 28th December refreshments will be available as usual from 9.30 to 12.00.

Coffee Morning - December 1 , 2009
Coffee Morning Flower Festival Coffee Morning On Tuesday 1st December 9.00am to 12.00. To raise funds to buy the flowers for next years’ flower festival.

Safari Supper - November 28 , 2009
Safari Supper in Hatherleigh on Saturday 28th November starting at 7pm. Good fun-delicious food-all very welcome.For more details and to take part please phone Jo Barrett 810 535 All proceeds for the repair to the Church Tower.

Festive Treats and Good Causes - November 28 , 2009
Festive Treats and Good Causes Craft Coffee morning in aid of Operation Uganda. Saturday November 28th in Old Schools. 9.30am - 12 noon. Come and buy unique Christmas gifts and support an orphanage in Uganda, whilst enjoying festive refreshments. Should you not be able to get to the Coffee Morning, feel free to come along to Gemma, 2 Glascott Close, from 7.30pm that same evening, where more goods will be available.

Fair Trade Sale - November 24 , 2009
Tear Fund Fairly traded gifts toys, homeware and jewellery will be on sale in the Methodist Church between 10am and 12:30 pm on Tuesday 24th November.

Coffee Morning - November 24 , 2009
Christmas Coffee Morning On Tuesday 24th November 9:00 to Noon At Old Schools. Home baking including Christmas Cakes, Mince Pies, Christmas Puddings, Sausage Rolls, Pickles, Preserves and much more. Fantastic Draw Prizes All Very Welcome Proceeds to Cancer Research

Community Market - November 21 , 2009
Community Market The next Exbourne & Jacobstowe Community Association event will be the Community Market on Saturday, 21st November starting at 9 a.m. to 12.30. Come along for a stress free Christmas shop and Big Breakfast. There will be a wide variety of stalls from locally produced meat, bread, cakes, vegetables to wonderful chocolates, jewellery, pottery, and stained glass. An ideal way to start your Christmas shopping. Look forward to seeing you there.

Bingo - November 21 , 2009
Exbourne Pre-school xmas bingo, Saturday 21st November, Exbourne village hall. Doors open 7:15pm, eyes down 7:45pm. £1 entry to include tea/coffee & biscuits.

Wine and Wisdom - November 21 , 2009
Wine and Wisdom Wine and wisdom evening in aid of H.T.F.C. (Youth) Saturday 21st November at Hatherleigh Community Centre. Doors open 7pm for 7:30pm start £24 per team of 6 to include bottle of wine and platter of cheese Bar and Raffle. To book a table please contact Rachael Berry on 01837 810982. Due to the success of Last Year’s Wine and Wisdom , Please book early to avoid disappointment..

Chritmas Shopping night - November 18 , 2009
Christmas Shopping Night 18th November from 7:30pm -10pm A variety of stalls for all your Christmas Shopping needs! From Cheese to Soap and everything in between! Entrance costs are £1.50 and includes a glass of Mulled Wine and a Mince Pie Come and make a start to your Christmas shopping? As well as supporting your local Pre School The Pre School Committee would also like to express their thanks to the retiring committee, for all their hard work and dedication. In particular we would like to say the biggest of Thank You’s to Anita Pearce our retiring Chairperson whose hard work and support is very much appreciated – Thank You!

Exbourne Flu Jabs - November 18 , 2009
Medical Centre Visit The Okehampton Medical Centre are attending Exbourne village hall on Tuesday for the Flu Vaccination on Tuesday 10 November, between 2pm and 4pm. All patients of the above centre are eligible to attend. So lightens the load at the centre.

Carnival - November 14 , 2009
Carnival Day

Flower Club - November 9 , 2009
Flower Club Sampford Courtenay Flower Club will meet in the Church Rooms on Monday 9 November at 7.30pm. There will be a demonstration by Fiona Hammond entitled “Christmas Surprise (imposed)”. All welcome.

History Society - November 9 , 2009
History Society Our next meeting will be on Monday November 9th at 7:30pm in Old Schools when we shall be viewing film of the Hatherleigh events surrounding the Tour of Britain Cycle Race alongside footage of a Pickwick event in Square in 1985. As usual all are welcome (non-members £2) Brian Abell

Cash give a way - November 8 , 2009
Money! Money! Money! Not Abba, but the Walrus Crew are giving away CASH! Does your Hatherleigh organisation need Money. All you have to do is come along to a meeting in The Tally Ho on Sunday 8th November at 7.30 The Walrus crew invite you to come along to this meeting and state your case. Any Queries call Adrian on 810654

Firework Display and Bonfire - November 7 , 2009
Firework Display and Bonfire at Hatherleigh Cricket Club on Saturday 7th November starts at 7PM Come and join us for the annual firework display and bonfire at Hatherleigh Cricket Club. The display starts at 7PM prompt so turn up early so that you can get a good view and buy some drinks from the bar and / or some roast pork baps. Please come and support this local community event which is organised by volunteers from the Cricket Club. We are sorry but there is a strict no sparklers policy. Adults £4 and Children £1 Glyn Bradbury, Hatherleigh Cricket Club

Coffee Morning - November 7 , 2009
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall in aid of Children’s Hospice South West on Saturday 7 November. 9.30am to 12 noon. There will be a Bring and Buy Stall and Raffle. Admission will be by donation. This is being organised by Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI ladies and they would love to have your support for this very worthy cause.

The Souq Comes to Town - November 7 , 2009
The Souq comes to town! African goodies from Morocco and Mauritania, all hand crafted by individuals or from workers co-operatives. It includes pottery-lamps-wooden boxes-jewellery-scarves-candlesticks-vases-fossilised marble and lots more. The Souq is at Chubbs Cottage, Buddle Lane, Hatherleigh and is open on Friday 7th November from 5 - 8pm Saturday 8th November from 10am - 1pm Look forward to seeing you.

Jumble Sale - November 7 , 2009
Jumble Sale The Village Hall Committee is holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday 7 November at 2.15pm. All the usual stalls, raffle and refreshments. This is being held to raise much needed funds for the hall. So everyone very welcome.

Exbourne WI - November 5 , 2009
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI next meeting will be held on Thursday 5 November at 7.30pm. As this is the AGM there is no speaker, but the meeting will be followed by a Devon Quiz. All welcome.

Coffee Morning - November 3 , 2009
Coffee Morning Hatherleigh Bowling Club are holding a Coffee Morning on Tuesday 3rd November in Old Schools, Hatherleigh from 9.30am to 12 noon Please come along and support us for tea, coffee, cakes and a raffle

Hatherleigh Churches Together Youth Group - November 1 , 2009
October Calendar:- (all events are in Old Schools 7pm-8:30pm unless stated otherwise) 11th October – Youth Event. What’s your Flava? (venue TBC) Games, competitions, talk, discussions and reflections 25th October – Fun night – End of summer time - Last chance for summer things before Christmas Half Term – Look out for Children’s Holiday Club and Young people’s film night (details soon) 1st November – Youth Service 6:30 at the Methodist Chapel For further details please contact Kevin Down on 01837 811035 or 07886927111 (mobile) kevinddown@googlemail.com

Wine and Wisdom Evening - October 31 , 2009
Wine and Wisdom Evening Hatherleigh Bowling Club On Saturday 31st October at the Bowling Club 7.30pm (Doors open 7pm) Teams of six, at £24 per team (to include a bottle wine per table and refreshments) Please telephone:- Roger White 01409 231418 or Pat Cannon 01837 810612 to book you team All Welcome

Halloween Ball - October 30 , 2009
Halloween Ball Friday 30th October Hatherleigh Community Centre Bar opens 7.30 Fancy Dress - Crazy Mamma's Band Over 18's only £10.00 a ticket includes a bowl of beef/veggie chilli Tickets available from the Newsagents, Hatherleigh School or call B  on 81010 or Daniella on 811718

Annual Photo Session - October 28 , 2009
Hatherleigh Pre-school Annual Photo Session Wednesday 28th October 9am - 12 noon Photo's by Tempest Come and get that Xmas photo done! £1 per family entrance, to include refreshments. In the pre-school room at Hatherleigh community centre. For more details call Anita: 01837 851203

Bible Society - October 25 , 2009
Hatherleigh District Action Group 185th Anniversary Sunday October 25th 2009. 11:00am Pastor Pat Legg-Bagg, the Vine at the Community Centre. 6:30pm Ingrid Dodd at the Parish Church. Monday 26th October 7:30pm at the Methodist Church Beaford Choir Concert and Speaker Danny Chips– B.s Local Representative. Bring and Share Supper. Wednesday 28th October 2:45pm Ladies meeting—tea and stall at Methodist Church Speaker Ingrid Dodd Everyone Welcome!

Hatherleigh Churches Together Youth Group - October 25 , 2009
October Calendar:- (all events are in Old Schools 7pm-8:30pm unless stated otherwise) 11th October – Youth Event. What’s your Flava? (venue TBC) Games, competitions, talk, discussions and reflections 25th October – Fun night – End of summer time - Last chance for summer things before Christmas Half Term – Look out for Children’s Holiday Club and Young people’s film night (details soon) 1st November – Youth Service 6:30 at the Methodist Chapel For further details please contact Kevin Down on 01837 811035 or 07886927111 (mobile) kevinddown@googlemail.com

Hatherleigh Bowling Club Open Day - October 24 , 2009
(Short Mat Section) Hatherleigh Bowling Club play short-mat bowls in the Club House, Hatherleigh, from September to March. We are holding an Open Meeting on Saturday 24th October from 7.00 – 9.30 pm in the Club House If you are interested in playing short-mat bowls at Hatherleigh and becoming a member of the Club, whether complete beginner or more experienced, we cordially invite you to join us for the evening. Equipment will be provided and experienced players will be on hand to give help, advice and demonstrations. The Club has a private bar which will be open. Club sessions are normally held on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. The Bowling Club is situated next to the Community Centre in Hatherleigh. If you require any further information, please telephone: 01805 804350

PUMP DEADLINE - October 20 , 2009
Parish Pump Deadline 12 noon

Meeth Guild - October 20 , 2009
Meeth Guild Our meeting last month was on 14th September and was as usual a great success. September is the month we share our meetings with Peters Marland and as it was our turn to host we also invited Shebbear, Highhampton and Petrockstowe. Shebbear unfortunately could not attend. Dan Garret also known as the ‘Fish man’ came along and gave us a good evening of entertainment and information about fish, he was slightly daunted when he realised so many would be there but coped admirably. He had some of us up filleting fish, this turned out to be fun for those involved and those watching. The result in most cases was pretty good too. Dan embarrassed us when he asked us to identify all the fish he brought with him (we were not very good). Later we had tasters of several fish he brought and cooked, lovely! We had a lovely supper supplied by the ladies from Meeth and a raffle. Everybody enjoyed the evening. Our next Guild meeting will be 20th October with Rosemary Wedlake we all remember Rosemary for her hats; this time she will be making pasties. Rose Goldwater.

Churchyard Maintenance - October 17 , 2009
Churchyard Maintenance Help Needed for Hatherleigh Churchyard Maintenance Morning Saturday 17th October 10.00am – 1.00pm We like to keep the church and churchyard looking as good as we can, so everyone can enjoy them, and are very thankful to everyone who helps us do this throughout the year. However, there are always bits of clearing, pruning, tidying and sorting that need doing that don’t get done in the daily round. We would be very grateful for any willing volunteers who were able to come along with any gardening tools you think might be helpful and give us a hand. The more, the merrier (and the quicker the jobs will be done!). Refreshments available in Old Schools for all volunteers. With grateful thanks, Rev. Ruth Hansford, Priest-in-Charge on behalf of Hatherleigh PCC

Meeth Quiz Night - October 16 , 2009
Quiz To be held in the village hall on Friday 16th October at 7pm. Quiz Master Mr Derek Horn. Hot supper. Price £4.00.p.p. Teams arranged on the night. Even if there's only one or two of you, please do come and join us, for a relaxed fun evening. Proceeds to the village hall funds.

Gardening Club - October 15 , 2009
Hatherleigh Gardening Club Well, against all the odds you did it again - a record number of entries (about 100 up on last year) and a fantastic display of flowers, fruit, veg. and cookery; not to mention the children's exhibits which were of an exceptionally high standard. It was encouraging to see so many entries from children and good to see that the prizes were well spread out between them. Main prize winners were Les Cole (Autumn Challenge  and Vegetable cups), Alma Knight (cups for Flower Arranging, Fruit and Cookery), Ray Clarke (Flowers), Sue de Salis (Photography) and the cup for the highest points for children was shared between Joshua Yelland and Jessica Baulch. Best Exhibit in Show was again a joint award to Trish Wonnacott for her coffee cake and Les Cole for his potatoes, while the best children's exhibit prize went to James Burton. Congratulations to all exhibitors for making it such a wonderful show and thanks to everyone who came in the afternoon to enjoy the fruits of their labours and support the show. We enjoyed a very informative talk this month on 'Giving Structure to the Garden', though unfortunately there wasn't a huge turn-out. Let's see if we can do better this month when we have a talk on 'Woodland and Shady Plants'. Most of us have areas in the garden that are shaded by trees or shrubs so this should be of general interest. The meeting is on Thursday, October 15th at 7.30pm in the Old Schools and we look forward to meeting you there. Susan Gill 01837 810893 P.S. To the gentleman that called me from Exbourne - I do apologise but I seem to have mislaid your number hence have not been in touch. I do hope talk of the Show didn't put you off - it's more a side-line than the real purpose of the club which is gardening talks and visits. You will be made very welcome if you and your wife would like to come to a

Moors Festival - October 14 , 2009
Moors Festival Wednesday 14th: Two Moors Festival event (‘Musical Church Crawl’) finishes up at Hatherleigh Church. (Festival programmes are now available from several places including Salar Gallery and Hatherleigh Pottery or ring the Box Office on 01643 831006 or see website: www.thetwomoorsfestival.com for further details)

History Society - October 12 , 2009
Our next meeting will be our AGM, to be held on Monday, October 12th at 7:30pm in Old Schools. This will be followed by a social evening with refreshments. Do join us to hear about the Society’s activities and future plans. Brian Abell

Samford Courtenay Flower Club - October 12 , 2009
Samford Courtenay Flower Club Samford Courtenay Flower Club meeting will be held in the Church Rooms on Monday October 12th at 7.30pm. It will be the club’s AGM followed by a “Workshop with Jill and Celia. Everyone welcome.

Hatherleigh Churches Together Youth Group - October 11 , 2009
October Calendar:- (all events are in Old Schools 7pm-8:30pm unless stated otherwise) 11th October – Youth Event. What’s your Flava? (venue TBC) Games, competitions, talk, discussions and reflections 25th October – Fun night – End of summer time - Last chance for summer things before Christmas Half Term – Look out for Children’s Holiday Club and Young people’s film night (details soon) 1st November – Youth Service 6:30 at the Methodist Chapel For further details please contact Kevin Down on 01837 811035 or 07886927111 (mobile) kevinddown@googlemail.com

Jumble Sale - October 10 , 2009
Jumble Sale Saturday, 10th October at 2.15pm in Exbourne Village Hall Come and have a browse through the various stalls -  Bric-a-brac - clothes - home made cakes, pies and preserves Books and all sorts of interesting items Entrance 30p. to include a cup of tea and a biscuit.

Exbourne PC - October 10 , 2009
Exbourne PC meeting is on Wednesday September 30, in Exbourne village hall.

Flu Vaccination Clinic - October 10 , 2009
Saturday 10th October in the Medical Centre 9-12 md please call the surgery for an appointment Try not to bring your car if at all possible Swine flu vaccines will almost definitely not be available at the same time and patients will be informed when they arrive. Thank you

Skittles Evening - October 9 , 2009
Skittles Evening Hatherleigh Community Centre and Football Club are holding a joint skittles fund raising evening on Friday 9th October, at Hatherleigh Community Centre starting at 7pm. Teams of 6 are required to include at least two ladies. £9 per team. There will be a bar and draw, and pasties will be on sale throughout the evening. Teams need to be entered by the evening of Wednesday 7th October to Trish Wonnacott on 810754, or to Sandy in the Community Centre office on 810239.

Harvest Festival - October 7 , 2009
We will be decorating the Church on Saturday 3rd October to celebrate Harvest Festival. We would be most grateful for any donations of fruit, vegetables, flowers and greenery, please bring these along early on Saturday morning. These items will be auctioned at the Harvest Supper on Wednesday 7th October, 10% of money raised will be donated to Bicton College charity BOAT (Bicton Overseas Agricultural Trust), which brings farmers over to this country for training, so they can go back and improve their own techniques and teach others in their communities. Anyone who would care to join us and help to decorate the church will be most welcome.

Chess for all for Free at Three - October 5 , 2009
Chess for all for Free at Three pm on Saturday 5th October at 41 Bridge Street, Hatherleigh All welcome, bring a board if you can.

Meeth Messy Monkeys - October 3 , 2009
Messy Monkeys The Messy Meeth Monkeys met again in the village hall on Saturday 5th September with more adults than children this time - due to other commitments - nevertheless all enjoyed a very happy hour together - sharing games and Bible stories. The next meeting will be held on 3rd October.

Exbourne Bygones - October 3 , 2009
Exbourne Bygones is to be held in the village hall on Saturday October 3rd, from 2pm to 5pm. There will be photographs and memorabilia of the village through out the last century. Admission 50p, a Treasure Hunt around the village (50p) and a raffle all with the proceeds going to the village hall. Also available will be cream teas, with proceeds going to the WI. Come and see what Exbourne was like in the past.

Exbourne Bygones - October 3 , 2009
Exbourne Bygones On Saturday October 3rd, there is to be Exbourne Bygones in the village hall. There will be many photographs of old Exbourne social occasions and views of the village, as it was. Also, some memorabilia. There is to be a Treasure Hunt around the village, as well as conducted tours of the village. There will be a small entry charge and light refreshments will be available. The proceeds will be in aid of village hall funds. Watch the October Parish Pump for more details. If you have any old photos or memorabilia which could be used, Margaret Weeks would love to hear from you on 851 379. .

Exbourne WI - October 1 , 2009
Exbourne WI Exbourne, Sampforn Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI will meet in the village hall on Thursday October 1st at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Joanna Mitchell, who will talk about being the Head Gardener at Hartland Abbey in North Devon. We would love to see you at the meeting, either as a visitor or a potential new member. We are not all “Jam and Jerusalem”!! There are plenty of outings and walks, etc. as well as interesting competitions and talks by various members of the community.

Exbourne Parish Council - September 30 , 2009
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council will meet in the village hall on Wednesday September 30th at 8.pm. All parishioners welcome to attend.

Jazz Evening - September 26 , 2009
Jazz Evening At the community centre in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund and the Hatherleigh Community Centre The jazz evening will be from 7-11pm at a cost of £5 per head.

Pre-school AGM - September 23 , 2009
Hatherleigh Pre-school AGM Wednesday 23rd September 7.30pm in the pre-school room at the Community centre followed with light refreshments Everyone welcome

Carnival Meeting - September 23 , 2009
Carnival meeting is on Wednesday 23rd September, 7.30pm in The Bridge Inn.

Coffee Morning - September 22 , 2009
Coffee Morning On Tuesday, 22nd September the coffee morning at Old Schools will be held in aid of the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital at Wonford. I do hope that as many people as possible can support this worthy cause and I look forward to seeing you there. Julie Fishleigh

Delicious Lunch in! - September 19 , 2009
Delicious Lunch in! What are you doing on Saturday, 19th September? Come and have a delicious Lunch in Exbourne Village Hall, 12.45 for 1 p.m. Choice of Magnificent Main courses Perfect Puddings, Wine In aid of the Central Devon Conservative Association. Donation to the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Association Tickets - £10.00 per person to include a glass of wine. Raffle – excellent prizes Tickets available from Joe & Sue Allen – 01837 851385 M. Williams - 01837 82440 J. Wilson - 01837 53195 Or from The Burrow Café, Exbourne Village Hall, Monday & Friday mornings, Wednesday afternoons. Book your tickets by 14th September.

Hather laugh - September 19 , 2009
Hatherlaugh Hatherleigh's Comedy Night Saturday September 19th in the Community Centre Doors open at 7.30pm and the laughing starts at 8.00pm Excellent, professional line-up of comedians and compare Over 18's only and adult humour is to be expected There will be a bar Come and Hatherlaugh! Tickets £10 from Angels and Petals or on the door

Tour of Britain Race - September 18 , 2009
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.

Gardening Club - September 17 , 2009
Hatherleigh Gardening Club This month the club returns to the Old Schools, after the fun and festivities (and hard work) of the Flower Show, for an illustrated talk by Claire Woodbine on 'Giving Structure to the Garden'. Claire runs the renowned 'Pinsla' Garden and Nursery near Bodmin and is very well qualified to talk on the subject. The time of the meeting will be 7.30pm on September 17th and we look forward to welcoming members and non-members alike. Susan Gill, 01837 810893

COUNCIL SCARECROW ALERT! - September 17 , 2009
COUNCIL SCARECROW ALERT! Calling all Organisations, Clubs & Businesses in Hatherleigh. Individuals too! As part of the Tour of Britain Celebrations, Hatherleigh Town Council invites you to take part in a Scarecrow competition. There is an open theme, so get your ‘thinking scarecrow’ hat on. All Scarecrows will be displayed in the Town on Race Day - September the 18th. Businesses may display entries on their own premises if they prefer. Judging will be split into categories dependent on the entries received. The ‘Individuals’ category will include children’s and adult’s sections. For more details contact: Lesley Winser, 10 Park Road Hatherleigh,Tel: 811874 Entry forms in by no later than 4th September 2009 please.

Tar Barrel Meeting - September 16 , 2009
Tar Barrel meeting is on Wednesday 16th September, 8.30pm at Hatherleigh Cricket Club.

History Society - September 14 , 2009
History Society Our Next meeting will be on Monday September 14th at 7:30pm in Old Schools when George Copp will be telling us about the Meeth clayworks and the associated railway links. As usual all are welcome (visitors £1) Brian Abell

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - September 14 , 2009
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club meet on Monday September 14th at 7.30pm. The Area NAFAS Area Demonstrator, Monica Scott, will demonstrate “Twigs, Roots and Blooms”. All welcome.

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - September 14 , 2009
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club meet on Monday September 14th at 7.30pm. The Area NAFAS Area Demonstrator, Monica Scott, will demonstrate “Twigs, Roots and Blooms”. All welcome.

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - September 14 , 2009
Exbourne Bygones On Saturday October 3rd, there is to be Exbourne Bygones in the village hall. There will be many photographs of old Exbourne social occasions and views of the village, as it was. Also, some memorabilia. There is to be a Treasure Hunt around the village, as well as conducted tours of the village. There will be a small entry charge and light refreshments will be available. The proceeds will be in aid of village hall funds. Watch the October Parish Pump for more details. If you have any old photos or memorabilia which could be used, Margaret Weeks would love to hear from you on 851 379. .

Royal Party - September 12 , 2009
On Saturday 12th September, Hatherleigh Carnival will be hosting a Royal Party at Island Park. The annual Island Park Party and Royalty Evening, have been combined together this year, to create a bigger and more fun filled evening for the whole family. The Party starts at 6pm, Free Admision, with stalls to entertain you, a Ram Roast, BBQ and Bar as well as a Children’s Disco. There will be Live Music from "Contrast"-a local 2 piece band, and our famous Duck Races will take place throughout the evening. The voting of our 2009 Prince and Princess will happen during the evening, followed by all the 2009 Royalty being sashed by our Presidents, Tony and Isabel Conner. The Party is the Carnivals biggest and most successful fundraiser of the year. It's Free Admission!!! Ducks are £1 and are available from any Carnival committee member. If you would like to put your children up for Prince and Princess, please contact Mrs Alma Knight, Carnival Secretary, on (01837) 810435. Closing date for all candidates is Friday 11th September.

Bike, Ride and Walk and Jumble Sale - September 12 , 2009
Devon Historic Churches Trust On Sunday 12th September, the Sponsored Bike, Ride and Walk takes place for Devon Historic Churches Trust. This is when anyone can walk and cycle to as many or as few churches and chapels as they wish with sponsorship. Half the of the money returns to the village’s two places of worship and the other half goes to the Trust. St. Mary’s received a good grant from them recently. Anyone wishing to do the ride can contact Lorraine, 01837 851246, for a sponsorship form.

Coffee Morning - September 12 , 2009
Coffee Morning Friends of Hatherleigh Medical Centre are holding a coffee morning on Saturday 12th September, at The Old Schools from 10am - 12noon. There will be a draw, cake stall, plant stall and bric a brac.

Coffee Morning - September 12 , 2009
Coffee Morning Friends of Hatherleigh Medical Centre are holding a in the Old Schools Hatherleigh (square if dry) Saturday 12th September at 10am-12md to raise funds for medical equipment Cakes, brick-a-brac, books, raffle, tea coffee and biscuits. everyone welcome!

Barn Dance - September 11 , 2009
Barn Dance Friday 11th September 2009 at Exbourne Village Hall Doors open 7:30pm Dancing from 8:00pm to 11pm Live Music by the Dartmoor Pixies! Adults £7:50, Children (over 3) £3:50p Price includes Buffet Food. Licensed bar provided by the Red Lion. Tickets available from the Village Shop or any Pre-School Committee Member. All proceeds go to Exbourne Pre-School.

Meeth Monkeys - September 5 , 2009
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Starlight Ball - September 5 , 2009
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.

The 2009 Hatherleigh Fun Run - September 4 , 2009
The 2009 Hatherleigh Fun Run will take place on Friday 4th September. It is open to everyone, so please come along and enter or cheer the runners on. Races will be split by gender and age. The under 5's & 5-7 year olds will run approx 3/4 mile, 8-10 year olds 11/2 miles, 11-14 year olds - 3 miles and over 15 years- 4 miles. Medals will be awarded to winners & runners-up in each class at the finish line in the square - where there will also be a BBQ. Registration will take place in the market from 6pm. The routes will be the same as previous years with a map at the start and marshalls en route. There will be a small entrance fee to pay for the medals & certificates. The first race will start at 6.30pm from the market. This year the event is being run by the playpark committee. If you would like to help out or have any questions please contact The Paper Shop on 810224. Nick Laing-Taylor

Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI - September 3 , 2009
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI next meeting is on Thursday September 3rd at 7.30pm. The speaker will be an Exbourne resident, Sue Lloyd, who will be speaking about her “Life as a Magistrate”. This should be very interesting and non-members are very welcome to attend.

Women’s Section Royal British Legion - September 2 , 2009
Women’s Section Royal British Legion held a coffee morning on July 7th in Old Schools. The event was very well attended and we thank everyone very much for their support. Our next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday September 2nd at 7:30pm in the Methodist Church. As usual, everyone is welcome to attend, whatever your age and you do not have to have connection with the armed forces. Our treasurer, Mary Bell, has had a bad fall and is in hospital and all the ladies of the R.B.L. wish her a speedy recovery. Beverley Agnew

Coffee Morning - September 1 , 2009
Coffee Morning Coffee Morning for Devon Historic Churches. Tuesday 1st September at 9.00am In Old Schools.

Rotary Club Fun day - August 30 , 2009
The Rotary Club of Hatherleigh will be holding its annual Fund Day on Sunday 30 August. More details to follow.

Exbourne Council Meeting - August 26 , 2009
The Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council meeting will be held in Jacobstowe Church Vestry on Wednesday August 26 at 8pm. All parishioners very welcome to attend.

Gardening Club Show Time - August 22 , 2009
IT'S SHOOOW TIME! No club meeting this month as all our energies will be directed to putting on the Show which, as those of you follow these things closely will realise, is a week later than usual on SATURDAY 22nd AUGUST. Schedules are already out and about (sorry for missing last month which would have given you prior knowledge) in the Post Office, Cornwall Farmers and Salar Gallery.

'SOUTH WEST RUMMAGE' Land Rover & 4x4 autojumble - August 22 , 2009
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

History Society - August 12 , 2009
Hatherleigh History Society. Our next meeting is on Monday, August 10th at 7:30pm in Old Schools when Mick and Jeannie Wright will be showing film footage of Old Petrockstowe. As usual non-members are welcome at a cost of £1. On Wednesday August 12th members will be visiting Bowhill House in Exeter. Arrangements for this outing will be finalised at the Monday Meeting that week. Brian Abell

Car Treasure Hunt - August 9 , 2009
Meeth Village Hall Committee invite you to our Car Treasure Hunt on Sunday 9th August at 2pm. Starting at Hookway's Garage, followed by a BBQ at the Village Hall. It promises to be a good afternoon, so please come and enjoy yourselves.

Bands in the Square - August 7 - August 8 , 2009
Bands in the square Friday 7th August 8.00pm Weekend Rockers Saturday 8th August Hobby Horse 7.00pm Basils Blues Band 9.00pm Sponsored by Tally Ho tel. 01837 810306

Beer Festival - July 25 , 2009
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.

Moor Walk 2009 - July 12 , 2009
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 , 2009
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!)

MONKOKEHAMPTON Fun Day - July 11 , 2009
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

Hatherleigh Flower Festival - July 9 - July 12 , 2009
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.

Bernarda at the Wharf - July 4 , 2009
‘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.

Exbourne Open Gardens - July 4 , 2009
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.

Barbeque, Desserts & Drinks - June 26 , 2009
Barbeque, Desserts & Drinks Monkokehamptom Church Friday 26th June 7pm onwards at Stafford Beer Farm

Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council - June 24 , 2009
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council will be held in Jacobstowe Church Vestry on June 24 at 8pm. Please note change of venue. All parishioners welcome.

Gardening Club - June 24 , 2009
Hatherleigh Gardening Club Continuing the theme of gadding about the countryside, we are off again this month. Much nearer home this time to a garden in North Lew that opens for the NGS. We will be visiting Rose Cottage on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 24th and I should be glad if members and others who are interested in joining us could let me know. Also this month we will be holding our coffee morning, with proceeds to Air Ambulance, on Tuesday, 2nd - offers of cakes etc and raffle prizes gratefully received! And do bear in mind that the Autumn Show will be upon us before you know it - a week later than usual due to a prior booking at the Community Centre; so the date is Saturday August 22nd. Any info please contact me on 01837 810893

The Combined Churches Fete - June 20 , 2009
The Combined Churches Fete will be held this year on SATURDAY JUNE 20TH at 2.15pm at Longacre, Exbourne, or in the village hall if wet. We look forward to seeing you there, not only is this the big fund raising event for the two churches, but it is a time that all members of the village can join together and have a fun afternoon and enjoy cream teas. All the usual stalls will be there with a Grand Raffle, games, coconut shy, plants, cakes, produce, fancy goods, books, tombola,etc. A list of stall holders will shortly be displayed around the village and any donations would be most gratefully received before the day. We hope the sun will shine and that you will join us all in a true village get-together.

D Day 65th Anniversary - June 14 , 2009
Royal British Legion D Day 65th Anniversary.  The RBL Hatherleigh Branch are marking this anniversary within the FamilyService at the Parish Church  on Sunday 14th June at 11a.m. Veterans of this great event will be amongst the congregation, including Ron Wildish who will recount some of his memories of the landings. Local Councillors have been invited to join us in commemorating this anniversary whichis officially  dated the 4th June. Membership to our Branch is open to anyone, irrespective of whether or not they were members of the armed forces. All are warmly welcome to a Branch meeting, usually held four times a year. Subsare £12-50 per year, which includes the British Legion Magazine. The Branch replaced its Standard last year, the old one now hangs permanently alongside the original Standard in our Parish Church, thanks to  generous help  from Lenny Richie who provided the extension to allow this facility. Digby Greenhill Publicity Officer

Coffee and Cake Morning - June 13 , 2009
Coffee and Cake Morning 13th June 10.30am at West Hill, Appledore Hill, Sampford Courtenay EX202S Join us for a cup of proper coffee and homemade cake Tickets from Judy Wilson 01837 53195 or Joe Allan 851385 or pay at the door ( It would be helpful to have some idea of numbers in advance for catering purposes however don’t let this deter you from just turning up. All are welcome. In aid of Exbourne Jacobstowe and Sampford Courtenay Conservative Association

The Great Hatherleigh Chess Challenge - June 13 , 2009
Saturday 13th June sees the Third Great Hatherleigh Chess Challenge in the Square at 3pm. Trophies, fun and prizes come and join in whatever your ability. £2 entry This event will be played with clocks and if enough people two or more competition will be organised.

HSA Meeting - June 8 , 2009
HSA MEETING The Hatherleigh School Association or (HSA) is our school fundraising committee, we raise funds for the little extras that make school life more pleasurable and enriching for our children, which the school budget just cannot stretch to. Every parent and carer with children at the school is automatically a member. We will be meeting in the staff room at school on Monday 8th June at 7.30pm, we look forward to seeing you for a fun, friendly informal meeting.

Hatherleigh Football Club AGM - June 8 , 2009
Hatherleigh Football Club The AGM will be held in the clubhouse on Monday 8 June’ 09, starting at 7.30pm. Date for your diary! Football Club Christmas Bingo on Friday 4 December’ 09 at Hatherleigh Community Centre. Eyes down at 8pm.

Design a Birthday Cake - June 6 , 2009
Design a Birthday Cake As part of the 1100th Okehampton Deanery Celebrations we invite you to 'Design a Birthday Cake’ for a competition to be held on Saturday 6th June in the Community Centre when we are having a ‘Heaven in Devon’ Birthday Party from 11am to 3pm when Bishop John will select his favourite design in each age group: 5yrs and under; 6 – 8 yrs and 9 – 11yrs Results will be announced at 3pm on the day with individual winners receiving a small prize. The overall favourite choice of the Bishop will have the opportunity of having their design made into a birthday cake for a future event for them to share. Entries from individual children can be submitted any time before the event to the Rectory in Hatherleigh, but at the latest 12noon on Saturday 6th to the Community Centre where they will be displayed. All entries must include on the reverse – the child’s name, age and organisation or Parish Church. If you require any further information, please contact Rev. Ruth Hansford 810314.

'Heaven in Devon' Birthday Party - June 6 , 2009
Sat 6th June 11am-3pm 'Heaven in Devon' Birthday Party in Hatherleigh Community Centre. Free admission. Ploughman's lunch and refreshments available. Juggling (watch and learn yourself), storytelling, lots of craft, face-painting, games. Meet the Bishop.

Big Breakfast - June 6 , 2009
Big Breakfast 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.

Local Produce Bonanza - June 6 , 2009
Local Produce Bonanza On Saturday 6 June between 9.00am and 12:30pm Exbourne & Jacobstowe Community Association will be holding another of its hugely successful Community Markets in and around Exbourne Village Hall. In an excellent showcase of local produce and craft from the surrounding area, there will be stalls selling cheeses, rare breed pork sausages, meat, vegetables, speciality breads, pottery and jewellery to name but a few. Throughout the morning the café will be serving the “Exbourne Big Breakfast” a perfect opportunity to boost your energy for the retail therapy to follow. To celebrate the diocese anniversary the Bishop of Plymouth will be joining the breakfast, and talking about the importance of communities at 10.00am. There is also an open day for bell ringing at St Mary’s Church, Exbourne, with an opportunity to have a go. Do come along and join the fun. For further information on any of the events, please call in at the Village Hall on Monday and Friday mornings, or phone 0789 604 8184. Proceeds in aid of the Exbourne Community Shop Project. www.theundergroundshop.co.uk

Local Produce Bonanza - June 6 , 2009
On Saturday 6 June between 9.00am and 12:30pm Exbourne & Jacobstowe Community Association will be holding another of its hugely successful Community Markets in and around Exbourne Village Hall. In an excellent showcase of local produce and craft from the surrounding area, there will be stalls selling cheeses, rare breed pork sausages, meat, vegetables, speciality breads, pottery and jewellery to name but a few. Throughout the morning the café will be serving the “Exbourne Big Breakfast” a perfect opportunity to boost your energy for the retail therapy to follow. To celebrate the diocese anniversary the Bishop of Plymouth will be joining the breakfast, and talking about the importance of communities at 10.00am. There is also an open day for bell ringing at St Mary’s Church, Exbourne, with an opportunity to have a go. Do come along and join the fun. For further information on any of the events, please call in at the Village Hall on Monday and Friday mornings, or phone 0789 604 8184. Proceeds in aid of the Exbourne Community Shop Project.

Big Breakfast - June 6 , 2009
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.

Last First Friday - June 5 , 2009
Last First Friday 5th June at 8pm Bring your own drinks, snacks and games. The last chance for a get together before the building works starts. All welcome hope to see you there. Join us for a cup of proper coffee and homemade cake Tickets from Judy Wilson 01837 53195 or Joe Allan 851385 or pay at the door ( It would be helpful to have some idea of numbers in advance for catering purposes however don’t let this deter you from just turning up. All are welcome. In aid of Exbourne Jacobstowe and Sampford Courtenay Conservative Association

Archdeacon’s Visitation - May 31 , 2009
The Archdeacon’s Visitation will take place in Exeter on May 11 and the Patronal Festival will be held on Sunday May 31 at 11am.

Stone Facing Workshop Meeth - May 30 , 2009
The Devon Rural Skills Trust is running a practical workshop in stone facing (i.e. building a stone faced earth bank) using traditional methods to be held on 30th May at Woolandon Hall . The Devon Rural Skills Trust is a charity which aims to keep alive the traditional crafts and skills which have been practised in the county for centuries. The course starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm. Anyone interested in booking a place or to find out more information about the Trust should contact Mick Godfrey on 01548 821156.

'Allo 'Allo - May 28 - May 30 , 2009
Hatherleigh Players We are pleased to announce that we will be performing “’Allo ‘Allo” by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft in the Community Centre on 28th, 29th and 30th May. Tickets will be £5 and on sale at Richard Tidball Insurance Services or at the door. It is 25years since this popular comedy first appeared on television. Recently several of the cast from Hatherleigh’s production watched the professional version of the stage play at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth. Afterwards we were lucky enough to meet the stars, including Vicki Michelle and Jeffrey Holland, and discuss various aspects of the show with them. Hatherleigh’s version is being produced and directed by Alan Jones. The story follows the adventures of Rene, the hapless café owner in war torn occupied France, as he and his wife, Edith,

coach trip to Tregrehan Gardens - May 27 , 2009
on Wednesday 27th May, we are hoping to run a coach trip to Tregrehan Gardens near St Austell. Described as a temperate rainforest woodland garden it boasts an enviable collection of rare trees and plants collected largely by the Carlyon family themselves and also has a more formal walled garden with magnificent glasshouse. It has been called 'the best thing of its kind in the world'. We hope that others of you who are not members of the club will join us so that we can take a coach for the day. We will leave Hatherleigh at 9.15ish and be back before 5.00pm - you can take a picnic to have in the grounds or there is a pub at the end of the drive where you can buy lunch; it's entirely up to you. Depending on numbers the cost will be £12  - £15 which includes garden entry. For further details or to book your seat please contact.  Susan Gill 01837 810893

Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council - May 27 , 2009
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council meeting will be held on Wednesday May 27 in the Village Hall at 8pm. Parishioners are very welcome.

OUTING to TREGREHEN (near St Austell) - May 27 , 2009
Hatherleigh Gardening Club Next month we are fortunate to have as a speaker John Carter: 30yrs a nurseryman and exhibitor at Chelsea and all the major shows, author of 'Water in a Small Garden' for the RHS and former President of the NCCPG. Fine credentials indeed and for those of you unfamiliar with John, his garden and nursery are only at Brentor. He will be talking about his 'Favourite Plants' and as he holds or held four National Collections (Water Iris, Caltha, Lesser Celandine and Polygonum) some of these are, I suspect, going to figure highly on his list though I'm sure there will be others. Do join us on Thursday, April 16th, 7.30 in Old Schools for a talk that aims to 'amuse as well as inform'. Looking ahead, the annual SPRING SHOW AND PLANT SALE will this year be on Saturday May 2nd - schedules for the Show will be out soon but count on many of the same classes if you want to get a head start. The Plant Sale is always very popular and we are grateful for any donations of plants on the day or pick-up before can be arranged if that is more convenient. Doors will open at 8.00am (at the Old Schools) for setting up exhibits, the hall to be cleared by 9.45 for the judging. Doors open to the public and plant sale start at 10.30. Even more advance warning of an OUTING to TREGREHEN (near St Austell) on WEDNESDAY, MAY 27th. Anyone is welcome to join us for this day out which will be by coach if we have sufficient numbers - more details in next month's Pump. Any enquiries, please phone Susan Gill 01837 810893

'SONGS OF PRAISE' - May 24 , 2009
HATHERLEIGH FESTIVAL UNITED 'SONGS OF PRAISE' Sunday May 24th 11.00 A.M. Hatherleigh Methodist To be lead by Revd. John Leach Come and sing some old and some new favourites!

Hatherleigh Mini Film Festival - May 23 , 2009
Hatherleigh Mini Film Festival May 23rd 2009 Our first meeting and workshop attracted a lot of attention from the local press, as a result of which we had 10 attendees, including several people from Okehampton. Contact has been established with the Devon and Cornwall Film web site which follows film makers across the two counties and is very interested to see what we can do. A good deal of enthusiasm is being shown, and many problems - mainly with hardware - were discussed at the workshop. Alan showed how to capture video and make a simple animated film. Geoff was brave enough to actually make a film about 'time' during the evening and burnt a DVD to prove it! A number of people who had registered their willingness to attend weren't able to come but have promised support. It looks like we will have 10 films at least to show at the festival. That's not bad at this stage. Our next meeting is planned for March. Everyone is welcome to attend – watch for posters. Or, email Alan to get on our mail list and be kept up to date. alan@beaman0.wanadoo.co.uk or visit www.hatherleigh.net Our level of experience is still modest, so only ideas and enthusiasm is required to join. We can help and guide beginners - all you need is a PC. Why not come along to our next meeting? Geoff Hodgkinson & Alan Beaman

Hatherleigh Festival - May 22 - May 24 , 2009
Hatherleigh Festival May 22nd - 24th The small and sweet 'reduced' Festival is almost upon us - your new style programme is enclosed, we hope you can join in with the fun! There are two brilliant concerts, a stunning Baritone on Friday and an exciting Baroque Trio on Sunday. The art exhibitions open on Friday evening, so please come along to view our local talent and enjoy a glass of wine. Don't forget to enjoy a cream tea after your leisurely stroll around the Hindsons lovely sculpture gardens on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.  Saturday is full of entertainment all day and includes live music, activity and workshop stalls, local arts and produce stalls, a mindblowing mingling magician, film festival, Street dance workshops, local 'surprise' singing duo! and good food and drink. It's all set in the grounds of the Community Centre for a change, so fingers crossed for sunshine. Saturday evening is a big one, so get your tickets a.s.a.p. The Comedy Variety Night is bigger and better than last years (and that was really great!) with an all new show, new acts that are even more ridiculous, hilarious and skilful. Suitable for adults and children over 11 - bring the family, it really is an unmissable treat. Thank you so much to all our generous supporters, volunteers and audiences, please continue to support the festival for a new look next year with a new Coordinator too. Please pass on any feedback to the Committee, so plans for next year can take into account your views and ideas - if you don't say, we don't know! And remember there is always a good reason for the decisions we make, so just ask us, or better still join in with the organising! If anyone can spare an hour or two to help on the Saturday, we would love to have you.

Soup-and-Cheese lunch - May 19 , 2009
With our re-plastering project in mind, we are thinking of various fund-raising activities and the first one is another Soup-and-Cheese lunch in Hatherleigh Old Schools on Tuesday, 19th May after the Hatherleigh Church coffee morning and with their kind co-operation. £3.50 for soup, bread & butter, cheese, fruit, tea or coffee - our regular supporters have found it good value in the past and we look forward to welcoming as many as possible in May.

Cake Break - May 16 , 2009
Come for a slice of cake and a cuppa to help raise funds to support those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS) at Old Schools on Saturday 16th May 9:30-12-30pm Further details from Caroline on 810140.

Wine and Wisdom CANCELLED - May 16 , 2009
In aid of Hatherleigh Rotary Charities on Saturday 16th May 2009 Hatherleigh Community Hall £18 for a team of 6 Bookings and further information Fraser Lynn 07740 083729 / 01409 281963 Email fraser.lynn@btinternet.com

Hatherleigh Annual Parish Meeting - May 12 , 2009
The Annual Parish Meeting will be held in the Community Centre on Tuesday 12th May at 7pm. Residents of the Town are invited to attend and it is hoped that a representative of West Devon Borough Council will attend to give a presentation, and answer questions, on recycling of household waste.

Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI - May 7 , 2009
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI will meet in the Village Hall, on Thursday May 7 at 7.30pm. Alan French (Nurseryman) will be bringing a selection of plants. He is a very popular visitor to the WI and members of the public are welcome to attend.

first Tar Barrel meeting - May 6 , 2009
Tar Barrel News Our first Tar Barrel meeting of the year is taking place on Wednesday 6th May, 8.30pm, at Hatherleigh Cricket Club. New members are urged to come along. Remember, if you wish to pull the barrels this year, you must attend these meetings. Pullers must be over 16 years old. Kay Stevens- Hatherleigh Carnival Press Secretary

Haydn’s Creation - May 2 , 2009
Haydn’s Creation On Saturday 2nd May at Fairplace UR Church, Okehampton. Get your tickets in GOOD TIME – to be sure of getting a seat – by ordering them from a Choral Society Member or from Salar Gallery.

Spring Show and Plant sale - May 2 , 2009
Saturday, May 2nd is the SPRING SHOW and PLANT SALE. It may be too late as you read this for you to pick up a schedule (available at Cornwall Farmers, Post Office and Bridge Garage) and consider entering but if you cannot do that, do support the Show, and the Plant Sale is always popular. Sales and Show commence at 10.30 at the Old Schools; setting up of entries between 8.30 and 9.45, at which time the hall will be cleared for judging.

Messy Meeth Monkeys - May 2 , 2009
Messy Meeth Monkeys will meet as usual on Saturday, 2nd May and our theme is 'God provides in the desert'.

SWISHING PARTY - May 2 , 2009
SWISHING PARTY (Quality clothes swap party) Hatherleigh Community Centre Saturday 2nd May 8pm Tickets £5 - to include a glass of wine - raising funds for Adventure island available from Angels & Petals, The Paper Shop or on the door. How it works........... Bring 2 or more items of clean, clothing, shoes or handbags you'd be proud to pass on You will receive a token for each item you bring to redeem for 'new' items. Browsing and trying on from 8pm Bar available. A time for the 'swishing' will be announced. You grab the things you want and redeem your tokens. A great fun, guilt free way to recycle your clothing and up date your look.

HAYDN’S CREATION - May 2 , 2009
HAYDN’S CREATION On Saturday 2nd May at Fairplace UR Church, Okehampton. Get your tickets in GOOD TIME – to be sure of getting a seat – by ordering them from a Choral Society Member or from Salar Gallery.

Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council - April 29 , 2009
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council will meet on Wednesday April 29 at 8pm, in the village hall. All parishioners very welcome.

Hatherleigh Benefice Annual Parachiol Church - April 29 , 2009
Benefice Annual Parachiol Church Meeting Dates (APCM) Hatherleigh Wednesday 29th April at 7pm in Old Schools Exbourne Tuesday 31st March at 7.30pm in Village Hall Meeth Tuesday 28th April at 7pm in Church Jacobstowe Monday 27th April 2009 at 7pm in Church All Welcome

CARNIVAL QUEEN 2009 entries - April 28 , 2009
CARNIVAL QUEEN 2009 The committee are seeking candidates to be Carnival Queen 2009. You will receive at least £130 plus 10% of your ticket sales. Candidates must be over 12 years old. For more information, please contact Mrs Alma Knight on (01837) 810435.Closing date for candidates is Tuesday 28th April 2009. Kay Stevens-Hatherleigh Carnival Press Secretary

Meeth Benefice Annual Parachiol Church - April 27 , 2009
Benefice Annual Parachiol Church Meeting Dates (APCM) Meeth Tuesday 28th April at 7pm in Church Jacobstowe Monday 27th April 2009 at 7pm in Church All Welcome

Fit Girls - April 26 , 2009
Fit Girls

Two local girls will be on parade in London on 26 April as they run in the London Marathon. Gemma Collier who is running for AbleChildAfrica and Hannah Dodwell who is running in aid of Asthma Charities. Gemma has spent months in Uganda as a volunteer. Sponsorship forms available in local shops or by visiting her web page at www.bmycharity.com/GemmaMarathonCampaign.

Hannah Dodwell is running in memory of her sister who died 5 years ago from Asthma. If you wish to support her there is a collection box in the Tally Ho! Or online at www.justgiving.com/hannahdodwell2. Good luck to you both from the PCC and the Pump.

Spring Fair - April 25 , 2009
St. Mary’s Church are holding a Spring Fair in the village hall on Saturday April 25 from 3.30pm to 5pm. There will be cream teas, plants, books, etc. All welcome to aid of church and churchyard funds.

Totally Vinyl - April 25 , 2009
Meanwhile, the design of the Zip Wire is nearing completion and we are continuing raise money for the rest of the equipment . Our next fundraiser is a Easter Egg hunt. This takes place on 19th April, starting from the Community Centre at 2pm. There will also be a Retro Disco by Totally Vinyl on 25th April in the Community Centre with a Licensed bar.

Exbourne & Jacobstowe Community Association - April 24 , 2009
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.

MONKOKEHAMPTON Fun Day - April 23 , 2009
Concert by Beaford Choir Thursday, 23rd April 7.30 p.m. Exbourne Methodist Church Chairman: Edgar Hucker No admission charge but there will be a collection. Refreshments at the close

Concert by Beaford Choir - April 23 , 2009
Concert by Beaford Choir Thursday, 23rd April 7.30 p.m. Exbourne Methodist Church Chairman: Edgar Hucker No admission charge but there will be a collection. Refreshments at the close

Royal British Legion Women’s Section - April 22 , 2009
Royal British Legion Women’s Section The Hatherleigh branch are holding a meeting on Wednesday April 1st at 7:30pm in the Methodist Chapel to discuss arrangements for the group meeting which we are hosting on Wednesday April 22nd at 7:30pm. It will be held this year at The Bowling Club and entertainment will be provided by Roger Cleverdon who will play and sing for us. New members are always welcome so do join us at anytime. Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month. For further information please contact Sandra Collier (chairman) on 810042 or Beverley Agnew (secretary) on 810348.

Meeth Guild ‘Pottery painting’ - April 21 , 2009
Our next meeting will be 21st April with Jax Williams. The topic is ‘Pottery painting’. Do come and join us for the evening it should be fun and you will be very welcome.

Easter Egg hunt - April 19 , 2009
Meanwhile, the design of the Zip Wire is nearing completion and we are continuing raise money for the rest of the equipment . Our next fundraiser is a Easter Egg hunt. This takes place on 19th April, starting from the Community Centre at 2pm. There will also be a Retro Disco by Totally Vinyl on 25th April in the Community Centre with a Licensed bar.

Two Village Walk - April 18 , 2009
Two Village Walk between Broadwoodkelly and Exbourne will take place on Saturday April 18. The walk will leave Broadwoodkelly at 11.30am for the walk on quiet lanes of around 3.5 miles to Exbourne, where there will be time for a rest and refreshments. This is a circular trip so the return walk is other quiet roads back to Broadwoodkelly for a cream tea.

Douglas Marriner Jazz Quintet - April 18 , 2009
Saturday is the next of the Concerts in the West series, the Douglas Marriner Jazz Quintet.  
Saturday 18 April 7.30pm
Hatherleigh Community Centre, Devon
01837 810239
www.concertsinthewest.org

Tin Pan Annie YC Fund Raiser - April 17 , 2009
Help raise funds. Tin Pan Annie are a Rock group for kids playing for free in aid of YC funds. Mainly for young ones, but kids of all ages will be entertained for an hour by this talented four-piece as they play childrens favourites and modern classics.

Easter Concert - April 17 , 2009
Friday 17th April 7.00 p.m. Hatherleigh Methodist Singing, Dancing and Musical Items performed by members of the Church Youth and Younger members The Hatherleigh Singers Plus a few Surprises! Compare - Mike Winter In Aid of the New Safety Screen Bring and Share Supper Everyone Welcome

'Water in a Small Garden' - April 16 , 2009
Hatherleigh Gardening Club Next month we are fortunate to have as a speaker John Carter: 30yrs a nurseryman and exhibitor at Chelsea and all the major shows, author of 'Water in a Small Garden' for the RHS and former President of the NCCPG. Fine credentials indeed and for those of you unfamiliar with John, his garden and nursery are only at Brentor. He will be talking about his 'Favourite Plants' and as he holds or held four National Collections (Water Iris, Caltha, Lesser Celandine and Polygonum) some of these are, I suspect, going to figure highly on his list though I'm sure there will be others. Do join us on Thursday, April 16th, 7.30 in Old Schools for a talk that aims to 'amuse as well as inform'. Looking ahead, the annual SPRING SHOW AND PLANT SALE will this year be on Saturday May 2nd - schedules for the Show will be out soon but count on many of the same classes if you want to get a head start. The Plant Sale is always very popular and we are grateful for any donations of plants on the day or pick-up before can be arranged if that is more convenient. Doors will open at 8.00am (at the Old Schools) for setting up exhibits, the hall to be cleared by 9.45 for the judging. Doors open to the public and plant sale start at 10.30. Even more advance warning of an OUTING to TREGREHEN (near St Austell) on WEDNESDAY, MAY 27th. Anyone is welcome to join us for this day out which will be by coach if we have sufficient numbers - more details in next month's Pump. Any enquiries, please phone Susan Gill 01837 810893

Bushcraft Skills - April 16 , 2009
In Cookworthy Forest. Run by the Forestry Commissions. Learn to light a fire without a match - have a go at building a shelter. Some hand tools will be used with supervision. 8-12 years, children £5, accompanying adults go free. 01392 834233.

Parish Pump AGM - April 15 , 2009
Parish Pump AGM Bridge Inn 6:00pm Wednesday 15th April We are hoping to be in a position to give some money away again this year, so if you involved with a local not for profit organisation please submit a request in writing and send them to 41 Bridge Street or pump@hatherleigh.net before the AGM. Agenda available from the editor.

Bushcraft Skills - April 9 , 2009
In Cookworthy Forest. Run by the Forestry Commissions. Learn to light a fire without a match - have a go at building a shelter. Some hand tools will be used with supervision. 8-12 years, children £5, accompanying adults go free. 01392 834233.

Bushcraft Skills - April 8 , 2009
In Cookworthy Forest. Run by the Forestry Commissions. An introduction to bushcraft and basic survival skills in a fabulous forest setting, followed by toasted marshmallows and a hot drink. £6 per child - accompanying adults go free. Two sessions, 4-8 years, 8-12 years. Call 01392 834233.

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - April 6 , 2009
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club will meet in the Church Rooms on Monday April 6 at 7.30pm. It will be an Easter Workshop with Jill and Celia. All welcome.

History Society - April 6 , 2009
History Society Our next meeting will be on Monday April 6th at 7:30pm in Old Schools when Ted Freshney will be giving an illustrated talk about the geology of the Hatherleigh Area. Please note that this meeting will be on the first Monday of the month to avoid a clash with Easter Monday.

The Messy Meeth Monkeys - April 4 , 2009
The Messy Meeth Monkeys had two meetings in March, an extra one before Mothering Sunday to make cards and prepare for Sunday's service, when the pillars of smoke and fire which they made to illustrate God's guidance for the children of Israel through the wilderness will also be part of the service. The meeting on 4th April will be preparing for Palm Sunday and Easter. Meeting as usual at 9.30 am in the Village Hall, this will be a slightly longer meeting than usual. Easter is the highpoint of the church's year.

Chess for all for free - April 4 , 2009
Chess for all for free Saturday 3pm 4th April 41 Bridge Street, Hatherleigh.

Recital by Rebecca Hardwick & Emily Owen - April 4 , 2009
Recital by Rebecca Hardwick & Emily Owen St. Andrews, Sandford Courtenay 4TH APRIL, 7.30 PM Rebecca Hardwick is from Truro and is currently at York University, studying music. Emily Owen lives in Sampford Courtenay and is an undergraduate at Durham University, also studying music. They are both members of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and are putting on a small concert series to raise funds for the forthcoming USA Tour in Summer 2009. NYCGB will be touring round the states for a month performing in several music festivals and recording the follow up to Eric Whitacre’s bestselling CD, Cloudburst. The concerts will be a wide-ranging set of music, from Purcell’s ‘Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel’, to a Debussy song cycle and everything in between. Their accompanist is Roger Cleverdon, our accomplished organist and choir master at St. Andrews. Tickets are available on the door at £7.00 (£5 for students) Please come and support us, so we can take part in this amazing opportunity

Recital by Rebecca Hardwick & Emily Owen - April 4 , 2009
Recital by Rebecca Hardwick & Emily Owen St. Andrews, Sandford Courtenay 4TH APRIL, 7.30 PM Rebecca Hardwick is from Truro and is currently at York University, studying music. Emily Owen lives in Sampford Courtenay and is an undergraduate at Durham University, also studying music. They are both members of the National Youth Choir of Great Britain and are putting on a small concert series to raise funds for the forthcoming USA Tour in Summer 2009. NYCGB will be touring round the states for a month performing in several music festivals and recording the follow up to Eric Whitacre’s bestselling CD, Cloudburst. The concerts will be a wide-ranging set of music, from Purcell’s ‘Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel’, to a Debussy song cycle and everything in between. Their accompanist is Roger Cleverdon, our accomplished organist and choir master at St. Andrews. Tickets are available on the door at £7.00 (£5 for students) Please come and support us, so we can take part in this amazing opportunity

Jumble Sale - April 4 , 2009
Jumble Sale Exbourne Village |Hall are holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday April 4 in the hall at 2.15pm. Admission 30p to include refreshments. There will be jumble, cakes, books, bric-a-brac stalls and a raffle. The hall will be open during the morning for any donations jumble, etc.

MONKOKEHAMPTON First Friday Bingo - April 3 , 2009
First Friday Bingo 3rd of April Friendly Bingo 7.30 start Eyes down at 8.00pm All welcome Bring your own drinks and snacks.

Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI - April 2 , 2009
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI next meeting will be held on Thursday April 2 in the village hall at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Geraldine Jury from Heavenly Cakes. Non and new members very welcome. A very successful Jumble Sale was held in the village hall, in aid of WI funds, on March 14. After expenses the sum of £210 was realised. Thank you to all who supported this event.

Royal British Legion Women’s Section - April 1 , 2009
Royal British Legion Women’s Section The Hatherleigh branch are holding a meeting on Wednesday April 1st at 7:30pm in the Methodist Chapel to discuss arrangements for the group meeting which we are hosting on Wednesday April 22nd at 7:30pm. It will be held this year at The Bowling Club and entertainment will be provided by Roger Cleverdon who will play and sing for us. New members are always welcome so do join us at anytime. Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of the month. For further information please contact Sandra Collier (chairman) on 810042 or Beverley Agnew (secretary) on 810348.

Exbourne Benefice Annual Parachiol Church - March 31 , 2009
Benefice Annual Parachiol Church Meeting Dates (APCM) Hatherleigh Wednesday 29th April at 7pm in Old Schools Exbourne Tuesday 31st March at 7.30pm in Village Hall Meeth Tuesday 28th April at 7pm in Church Jacobstowe Monday 27th April 2009 at 7pm in Church All Welcome

Annual St. Mary’s Church Meeting - March 31 , 2009
The Annual St. Mary’s Church Meeting will be held in the village hall on Tuesday March 31st at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome to attend.

Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council Meeting - March 31 , 2009
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council Meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday March 25th at 8.00pm. All parishioners welcome to attend.

Passiontide Service - March 29 , 2009
Passiontide Service Sunday March 29th at 6pm at Hatherleigh Parish Church with the St Andrew’s Singers directed by Roger Cleverdon.

Live Mice Racing - March 28 , 2009
Hatherleigh Carnival News Our A.G.M is on Wednesday 18th March 2009 in The Old Schools at 7.30pm. New members are extremely welcome to join and be part of carnival 2009. Our first fundraiser for 2009 is our LIVE MOUSE RACING on Saturday 28th March 2009, in Hatherleigh Community Centre, 7.30pm for 8pm start. This is a pulsating evening for the whole family. Tickets are available NOW from: The Hair Studio, Post Office, The Tally Ho!, Paper Shop and The Bridge Inn. Tickets are £3 each. Children under 11years go free but must be accompanied by an adult. Licensed bar and nibbles provided. Tickets are also available on the night, but are limited, so scurry along and get one! Kay Stevens-Hatherleigh Carnival Press Secretary

Live Mouse Racing - March 28 , 2009
Live Mouse Racing- Saturday 28th March 2009, 7.30pm for 8.00pm start in The Community Centre. An exuberant evening for all the family. Look out for posters for more details and in next months pump.

Coffee Morning - March 24 , 2009
Coffee Morning on Tuesday 24th March at 9.30 to 12.00 by The flower festival ladies to raise money for our 2009 flower show.

Wine and Wisdom Evening - March 21 , 2009
HATHERLEIGH BOWLING CLUB Wine and Wisdom Evening On Saturday 21stMarch at the Bowling Club 7.30pm (Doors open 7pm) Teams of six, at £24 per team (to include a bottle wine per table and supper) Please telephone:- Roger White 01409 231418 or Pat Cannon 01837 810612 to book you team ALL WELCOME

Uganda Information Evening - March 21 , 2009
Uganda Information Evening Hi everyone as previously mentioned I am coming down to Hatherleigh for a “Ugandan” evening mid March. Where Old Schools, Hatherleigh When Saturday 21st March . Time from 6:45pm talk at 7:30pm What Information evening where I will be sharing my experiences of Uganda giving a short presentation, with photos , talking about my work and the country, introducing my next project of marathon running! Ugandan themed Drinks and snacks will be served. All Welcome See you there Gemma Collier

Jumble Sale - March 21 , 2009
Exbourne and Jacobstowe Community Association will be holding a Jumble Sale on Saturday 21st March at 2.15 p.m in Exbourne Village Hall. Come and have a rummage! You never know, you might just find a credit-crunching bargain

YC Drum n Bass night - March 21 , 2009
in Comm Centre, 7-11, £2

Hatherleigh Gardening Club - March 19 , 2009
Hatherleigh Gardening Club Having now awoken - late!- from winter hibernation, I remember that I do need to get things in the Pump on time (apologies for last month). Anyway, now that I am 'with it' I should tell you that our speaker for Thursday, March 19th is Mike Stephens who will give a talk, with slides, on The Winter Garden. His own garden, Coombegate Cottage near Liskeard, is full of winter colour and scent and opens for the NGS during February, so he should be very knowledgeable on the subject. Anyone, and you don't have to be a member, is welcome to join us at 7.30pm in the Old Schools. Susan Gill 01837 810893

Carnival AGM - March 18 , 2009
Hatherleigh Carnival News Our A.G.M is on Wednesday 18th March 2009 in The Old Schools at 7.30pm. New members are extremely welcome to join and be part of carnival 2009. Our first fundraiser for 2009 is our LIVE MOUSE RACING on Saturday 28th March 2009, in Hatherleigh Community Centre, 7.30pm for 8pm start. This is a pulsating evening for the whole family. Tickets are available NOW from: The Hair Studio, Post Office, The Tally Ho!, Paper Shop and The Bridge Inn. Tickets are £3 each. Children under 11years go free but must be accompanied by an adult. Licensed bar and nibbles provided. Tickets are also available on the night, but are limited, so scurry along and get one! Kay Stevens-Hatherleigh Carnival Press Secretary

Carnival A.G.M meeting - March 18 , 2009
Carnival A.G.M meeting- Wednesday 18th March 2009, 7.30pm in The Old Schools. New members are very welcome to join the committee and be part of Hatherleigh’s great tradition.

Lent Lunches - March 17 , 2009
Lent Lunches Will be served in Old Schools Hatherleigh from12 -2pm on Tuesday 3rd March and 17th March

Meeth Guild - March 17 , 2009
Meeth Guild This months meeting held on the 17th February at 7.30pm in Meeth village hall was a fun evening, to join in and get your hands dirty! Our speaker for the evening was Susan Swanepoel, one of her many talents is painting on plates and glass etc. We were supplied with the relevant kit including a long stem wine glass, this was our object for the evening on which we were to paint some roses. But I’m not artistic, I hear you say. You don’t have to be Susan replied. Susan duly went through the process with us and gave us guidance throughout. Guess what 99% turned out good, with Susan’s help and expertise of course, and we all had a great evening. Next week we have a theatre evening at The Plough in Torrington, in March we have been invited to Petrockstowe ladies group to see Hilary’s Hats. Our next meeting will be 17th March with Kate McCormick. The topic is ‘Pampered Chef Party’. Do come and join us for the evening, you will be very welcome. Rose Goldwater Secretary

Hatherleigh Sportsfield AGM - March 16 , 2009
The AGM will be held on Monday 16th March 2009 7pm at the Old Schools, Hatherleigh. We would be really pleased to see new faces. This field belongs to the people of Hatherleigh, so please come along and express your views. Trish Wonnacott, Secretary

Rotary Club Horse Race Night - March 14 , 2009
HORSE RACING NIGHT SATURDAY 14 MARCH at the HATHERLEIGH COMMUNITY CENTRE 7 FOR 7.30pm Tables of 10 at £3/person Two bottles of wine and cheese per table included, licensed bar DETAILS FROM RICHARD TIDBALL ON 01837 811188 WANNA BUY A HORSE PRE THE EVENT & WIN £40? GIVE US A CALL!!! All proceeds to charity

Songs from the Stage... - March 13 , 2009
Songs from the Stage... Baroque to broadway With Louise Mott – Mezzo Soprano and Roger Cleverdon – Piano Friday 13th March at 7.30pm All Saints Church, Okehampton Tickets available from Salar Gallery: £7.50 – to include light refreshments. All proceeds to go to the work of Connect

Book Fair - March 12 - March 17 , 2009
The school will be holding a Book Fair from the 12th—17th March from 3—4 p.m. in school. Why not come along and browse the vast collection of children’s books which will be for sale.

Tea Party - March 11 , 2009
Open Invitation PLEASE COME ALONG AND JOIN US AT HATHERLEIGH CARE VILLAGE, HOLSWORTHY ROAD, HATHERLEIGH For a Welcome Tea Party and Musical evening On Wednesday 11th March 2009 at 4.00pm – 7.30pm We look forward to seeing you

History Society - March 9 , 2009
History Society Our next meeting will be on Monday March 9th at 7:30pm in Old Schools when Dr. Archer from Dunnsford will be giving an illustrated talk entitled ‘Wind and water”. As usual all are welcome (non-members £1) Brian Abell

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - March 9 , 2009
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club will meet in the Church Rooms on Monday March 9th at 7.30pm. It will be a joint demonstration by Zelda and Lyn entitled “Spring”. All welcome.

Fundraising Dance - March 7 , 2009
Fundraising Dance On 7th March there will be a special Fund Raising Event to help support our Community Centre. There will be dancing to the music of the Contrast Band between 8pm and midnight. This is a talented local group fronted by Clive and Adrian Timms. The Band plays a wide range of music to suite all tastes. Bar, with reasonable prices opens at 7pm, Tickets are £6 and are available from the Paper shop, Community Centre and from helpers in the community.  There will be a draw and so donations of items for prizes would be welcomed.

Chess for all for free - March 7 , 2009
Chess for all for FREE Saturday 7th March 3:00pm 41 Bridge Street, Hatherleigh. The annual Hatherleigh Chess Challenge will be held on Saturday 13th June in the Town Square

meeting of 3M's Meeth - March 7 , 2009
The next meeting of 3M's is on 7th March 9.30 am in the village hall, theme - Escape to Egypt Part 2. All youngsters are welcome to come along and join us.

Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI - March 5 , 2009
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI meeting is in the village hall on Thursday March 5th at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Rachael Stevens of Curworthy Cheese. Non-members very welcome.

Coffee evening - March 4 , 2009
Coffee evening Hatherleigh Brownies are holding a coffee evening on Wednesday the 4th of March in the Community Centre. From 5.30 to 7.00 we will be serving tea, coffee and home-made goods as well as providing entertainment and holding a raffle.This coffee evening is in aid of the National Deaf Children's Society, the charity that the Brownies chose to support this year. The Brownies will also be using the opportunity to work towards their 'Hostess' badges. Please come along and support the charity and the Brownies! Lucy Fawcett, assistant Brownie leader

Lent Lunches - March 3 , 2009
Lent Lunches Will be served in Old Schools Hatherleigh from12 -2pm on Tuesday 3rd March and 17th March

Meeth P.C.C. - March 3 , 2009
Meeth P.C.C. meeting 7pm 3rd March in the church.

EXBOURNE WITH JACOBSTOWE PARISH COUNCIL - February 25 , 2009
EXBOURNE WITH JACOBSTOWE PARISH COUNCIL meeting will be held in the village hall on Wednesday February 25 at 8.00pm. All parishioners vry welcome to attend.

Drum 'n' Base under 18s - February 22 , 2009
Friday 20th Feb we will be running an Under 18's Drum N Bass night from 7-11pm at the Community Centre. Run by staff of Hatherleigh Youth Club and Seize the Moment we aim to get young people dancing and having a great time together. The usual tuck & glow sticks available, £2 entry.

Meeth Guild - February 17 , 2009
The next meeting will be held on 17th February 2009 at 7.30 and our speaker will be Susan Swanepoel. The topic will be painted flowers. Do come and join us for the evening, you will be very welcome.

Movie Makers workshop - February 12 in the Community Centre, 2009
Want to get involved with Hatherleigh's Mini-film Festival 'Media-Rich' in May but don't know how to make a film? Then why not attend our workshop for beginners next Thursday Feb 12th? All ages welcome - just bring a wish to enjoy the multi-media experience! We expect to announce money prizes soon so start working on your Toy Story 9 or Shrek 8 now. All entries will be shown on May 23rd at the Festival. To help further, Alan Beaman has produced this document to help.

To attend the workshop (which is taking place at 7.00pm in the Community Centre) please register with Alan on 810024, as places are limited.

Cancer Research U.K. AGM - February 11 , 2009
Cancer Research U.K. AGM to be held on Wednesday 11th February at 7:00pm in the Methodist School Room.

History Society - February 9 , 2009
Our next meeting will be on Monday February 9th at 7:30pm in Old Schools when Paul Rendell will be giving an illustrated talk about West Country Buildings. Our annual dinner is to take place on Wednesday February 11th at the Countryman at Sampford Courtenay. If you wish to attend but did not sign up at the January meeting please contact me (810478) by Saturday February 7th. Brian Abell

SAMPFORD COURTENAY FLOWER CLUB - February 9 , 2009
SAMPFORD COURTENAY FLOWER CLUB meeting will be on Monday February 9 at 7.30pm in the Church Rooms. There will be a demonstration by NAFAS demonstrator, Vivien Thompson. All welcome.

United Youth Service - February 8 , 2009
United Youth Service To be held on Sunday 8th February 2009 at 6.30 pm. in the Methodist To be led by Kevin Down and members of the Youth Club  With the Live Band 'G.E.T. M.A.D.' Anyone of any age welcome!   Date for your diary - Friday April 17th - Concert in aid of the glass safety screen To be held in the Hatherleigh Methodist Chapel

CHESS FOR ALL for FREE - February 7 , 2009
CHESS FOR ALL for FREE Saturday 7th February 3:00pm 41 Bridge Street, Hatherleigh

JUMBLE SALE - February 7 , 2009
The WI are also holding a JUMBLE SALE in the village hall on SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7 at 2.15pm. As well as jumble, there will be cakes and books,etc, and refreshments. The hall will be open during the morning to receive donations of jumble etc.

EXBOURNE, SAMPFORD COURTENAY AND JACOBSTOWE WI - February 5 , 2009
EXBOURNE, SAMPFORD COURTENAY AND JACOBSTOWE WI will meet on Thursday February 5 in the village hall at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Steve Gazzard, an Exbourne resident, who is a dog show judge. He will be talking about his experiences at home and abroad. Everyone (including non-members) welcome.

COFFEE MORNING - February 3 , 2009
HATHERLEIGH BOWLING CLUB COFFEE MORNING On Tuesday 3rd February in Old Schools, Hatherleigh from 9.30am to 12 noon PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT US for tea, coffee, cakes and a raffle

The day the music died 50th anniversary - February 3  Respect, Buddy., 2009
Respect, Buddy.

Walrus Dip - January 1 , 2009
Annual Walrus dipin River

Cookworthy Forest stories round the fire - December 20 , 2008
Cookworthy Forest, Saturday 20th December 6.30pm-8.30pm. Join Clare Viner, a local storyteller, around the fire in the Celtic roundhouse, and put a little sparkle into your Christmas! Price includes mulled juice and a festive treat. £6 per person. Suitable for ages 6 years+. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: 01392 834233

Totally Vinyl - December 13 , 2008
Totally Vinyl retro disco December 13 at the Community Centre disco like it used to be come and have some fun playing records - yes records! - from the 50s, 60s, 70s and a bit from the 80s Bop till you drop Tickets £3 from The Paper Shop or Angels and Petals, £4 on the door wine and beer bar funds in aid of Island Park. To  book Totally Vinyl for your event - ring 811746

CAROLS FOR ALL - December 12 , 2008
Okehampton Choral Society (Musical director: John Holland) CAROLS FOR ALL 2008 – A Programme of Carols & Festive Christmas Music This Christmas, there are two carol concerts at Fairplace Church in Okehampton – the first on Friday 5th and the second on Friday 12th December. A third concert takes place at The Mint Methodist Church in Exeter on Monday 8th. All Concerts start at 7.30pm. Tickets for Fairplace Carols (adults: £5 & students: £2.50) are available from Choir members and Beanfeast (Okehampton) or can be ordered in advance from Salar Gallery.

service of thanksgiving - December 4 , 2008
There will be a service of thanksgiving for the life of Susan Lascelles at 2pm on Thursday 4th December at Hatherleigh Parish Church.

Concert at Hatherleigh Parish Church - November 23 , 2008
Concert at Hatherleigh Parish Church Friday 23rd November at 7.30pm An evening of music and verse from the St Andrews Singers, with soloists and reader, directed by Roger Cleverdon. Tickets: £5 from the Salar Gallery (or on the door).

Anniversary Concert - October 22 , 2008
Anniversary Concert To celebrate the second anniversary of the opening of the Community Centre there will be a light hearted musical entertainment on the evening of Wednesday October 22nd with visiting artists taking part. Full details in the October Pump but please put the date in your diary now!!

History Society - September 24 , 2008
History Society Our August meeting attracted a record attendance of fifty-five people to hear Johnny recount his experiences as a member of the famous Dambusters’ crew. There will be no Monday meeting in September but members will be visiting Weare Gifford Hall on Wednesday September 24th. If there are any members who wish to go on this outing and have not yet me know please ring me (810478) as soon as possible. Brian Abell

Festival AGM - September 18 , 2008
Everyone is welcome to the AGM on Thursday September 18th at 8pm in the Community Centre. Please bring any ideas you have as planning for 2009 starts straight away.

DEVON AIR AMBULANCE TRUST COFFEE MORNING - September 16 , 2008
A Coffee Morning was held at Courtlyns (Dave and Margaret Weeks) on Saturday August 16th in aid of the DAAT. The event was organised by Lorraine Aagaard, Joan Sargeant and Margaret Weeks, who had all been grateful for the attendance of the Air Ambulance in the last few months. The sum of £517.23 was raised and they say a huge Thank You to everyone who attended or gave donations towards this very successful result.

COFFEE MORNING - September 13 , 2008
COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER The friends of Hatherleigh Medical Centre are holding a coffee morning on Saturday 13th September, in Old Schools (the square if dry) between 10-12am. Stalls will include bring and buy, bric a brac, books, plants tea and coffee and cakes. The money raised will be used for medical equipment. Please come and support, all welcome

Pilates Classes Start - September 11 , 2008
Thursday 11th September 10am-11am Strengthen your core & your back. Gain understanding of good posture and gain better muscle definition. £4.00 for first two weeks and then sign up for a full five week course. What do I bring? An exercise or camping mat or a couple of towels to lie on. Get rid of aches and pains with a 5 week course of Pilate. Any queries call Shirley 01837 82415

Hatherleigh Art Group - September 10 , 2008
Hatherleigh Art Group Meet Sept 3rd at 10.30am at Commerce House for Drawing/painting Buildings around Hatherleigh (if dry – if wet, inside CH). Sept 10th at 11.30am: Visit some Devon Open Studios – Trail 1 (North Devon) or Trail 2 (West Devon). Sept 17th at 10.30am at CH: Life draw/paint Costume model. (No meeting on Sept 24th) More details from Alan (810024), Eileen (810456) or Sally (810940/377)

Hatherleigh Art Group - September 10 , 2008
Hatherleigh Art Group

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - September 8 , 2008
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club next meeting will be held in the Church Rooms on Monday September 8th at 7.30pm. Nurseryman Alan French will be present with “Talk, Advise and Sales”

CAFE CO_OP - September 6 , 2008
CAFE CO_OP Saturday 6th September 2008 Back by public demand Visit Hatherleigh’s own pavement cafe and enjoy a taste of France... From 10am. Croisants, pain-au-chocolat, coffee, French wine, Petit pain, French music and much more.... All in aid of local charities

Jumble Sale - September 6 , 2008
Jacobstowe village has a Jumble Sale on Saturday the 6th to raise funds for the Church Fence Fund. It will take place in the vestry at St. James Church, Jacobstowe between 2 and 4 p.m.

Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI - September 4 , 2008
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI meeting will be on Thursday September 4th at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Phil Jones who will speak on the “Funny side of running sport/leisure centre”. Non-members very welcome to attend.

Hatherleigh Art Group - September 3 , 2008
Hatherleigh Art Group Meet Sept 3rd at 10.30am at Commerce House for Drawing/painting Buildings around Hatherleigh (if dry – if wet, inside CH). Sept 10th at 11.30am: Visit some Devon Open Studios – Trail 1 (North Devon) or Trail 2 (West Devon). Sept 17th at 10.30am at CH: Life draw/paint Costume model. (No meeting on Sept 24th) More details from Alan (810024), Eileen (810456) or Sally (810940/377)

St. Bonifice Annual Concert - September 3 , 2008
St. Bonifice Annual Concert Local artists back by popular demand Wednesday September 3rd, Hatherleigh community centre, 7:30pm Ticket £7 inc wine and nibbles Superb raffle Tickets available at Salar Gallery

Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council meeting - August 27 , 2008
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 27th August in Jacobstowe Church Vestry at 8pm.

Tar Barrel Committee - August 27 , 2008
The next meeting is on Wednesday 27th August at The Tally Ho! At 8.30pm

Open day see the Arabian Stallions - August 25 , 2008
Open day At HOLMES FARM Come and see the Arabian Stallions, Mares and Foals On Saturday 25th August 2:00pm to 5:00pm Entrance adults £4 children under 16 £1 includes Tea or Coffee and two food items. For those with no transport lifts can be arranged. Pick up points The Co-op and moorview. Please ring 810612 to leave your name to help us estimate numbers needing transport.

Hatherleigh Church meeting - August 21 , 2008
There will be a meeting in the Church on Thursday 21st August at 2:00pm agenda Chritmas, coffee mornings, next year? etc.

COFFEE EVENING - August 21 , 2008
COFFEE EVENING in Town Square Thursday 21st August From 7pm with Hatherleigh Silver Band playing from 7.30pm (In aid of Church Fabric funds) ALL WELCOME

Taizé Chant Singalong - August 19 , 2008
Taizé Chant Singalong 7.30pm, Tuesday 19th August Hatherleigh Parish Church On Sunday 31st August at 6.00pm, there will be a Taizé service at Hatherleigh Parish Church. This will be a quiet, reflective service using the chants of the Taizé Community (normally sung several times over) with readings, prayers and a time of silence. In preparation for this, there will be an opportunity to learn the Taizé chants being used in the service at a singalong at 7.30pm on Tuesday 19th August (probably for about an hour). Do feel free to come along whatever your singing ability and even if you are unable to come to the service, but would enjoy a bit of singing. Everyone is welcome!

Sunday school - SUMMER OUTING - August 19 , 2008
Sunday school and youth groups Trip to Paignton Monday 18th August. Coach is leaving for Paignton at 9.30. Visit the Zoo, shops or beach. If you would like to join us contact Ruth Morris on 810710 for more information. All children must be accompanied by an responsible adult.

Table Top Sale - August 19 , 2008
HATHERLEIGH PRE-SCHOOL & CHILDREN'S CENTRE are hosting a Table Top Sale Tuesday 19th August From 10am-12noon Tables pre-booked at £5 each(non refundable) To make bookings and more information contact Anita 01837 851203 or Janine 01837 810192 Table set up from 9am Coffee sales in aid of The Meningitis Trust All welcome

COFFEE MORNING - August 16 , 2008
.DEVON AIR AMBULANCE TRUST COFFEE MORNING A COFFEE MORNING IN AID OF THE DEVON AIR AMBULANCE TRUST WILL BE HELD AT COURTLYNS, EXBOURNE, (THE HOME OF DAVE AN MARGARET WEEKS) ON SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH, FROM 10AM TO 12 NOON. THERE WILL BE A BRING AND BUY STALL AND RAFFLE. WATCH FOR NOTICES AROUND THE VILLAGE. This is being organised as three ladies in the village have been involved in accidents in the last few months, which have caused the Air Ambulance to be called out. Luckily, none of the injuries were serious enough for them to use the Air Ambulance, as they were all taken to hospital by land ambulance. None the less, Lorraine Aagaard, Joan Sargeant and Margaret Weeks were very thankful for its attendance.

ISLAND PARK PARTY AND DUCK RACE - August 16 , 2008
The next fundraising event is ISLAND PARK PARTY AND DUCK RACE, on SATURDAY 16TH AUGUST. Prepare to get your grass shirts out as this year’s theme is HAWAIIAN!! Don’t forget to buy a duck for your chance to win a cash prize. You’ll be quackers not to! More news to follow in next months pump.

Photography Display - August 7 - August 9  in Comm Centre, 2008
Did you have your picture taken during the Festival? Just a note to say that the portraits taken by Alison Payton and colleague for the Hatherleigh festival will be on display on Thurs 7th, Fri 8th and sat 9th Aug at the Community Centre, Hatherleigh from 9.30am - 9.30pm. Order forms for prints will be available. Also on the Saturday we will be running another open house free sitting there for anyone who missed us at the Festival.

Hatherleigh Portrait Project - August 7 - August 9 , 2008
The Portriats taken by Howard Payton. Email howardjpayton@btinternet.com , during Hatherleigh Festival will be on display at the New Community Centre 9:30am – 9:30pm on Thursday 7 th , Fri 8 th and Sat 9 th . A second chance to be included in this archive will be available on Saturday 10am to 6pm.

Jacobstowe Parish Council - July 30 , 2008
Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council meet on Wednesday July 30th in the village hall at 8pm. All parishioners welcome to attend.

Dog Show Meeth - July 19 , 2008
The Fete and Dog Show on Saturday, July 19th. Do come and join in! All the usual classes for dogs - starting at 11am; lunches and teas to our highest, most delicious standards and interesting stalls and games to entertain everyone during the afternoon at the fete which opens at 2pm. We would love to welcome you here to The Old Rectory and would be delighted to have your support. 10% of the net proceeds will be given to charity, the rest is for the church. Because our church needs funds for the redecoration project, we are planning a Sponsored Walk in the form of A Parish Pilgrimage from St M|ichael & All Angels, Meeth to St Michael's, Chagford. this will take place over the Michaelmas weekend, 27th/28th September. You will find a flyer all about it with this Parish Pump. There will be a stall with full information at the fete and further information in next month's Pump. We shall need volunteers to help as well as walkers and the walkers will need sponsors, so if you or anyone you know would like to help in any way, please contact either of Meeth church wardens. This should be enjoyable but it has taken a lot of planning and will take a lot more work, we do want it to be a success, so support from every quarter is vital.

Singing for fun - July 19 , 2008
Singing for fun- Saturday 19th July Songs from around the world Contact Pippa on 01837 851218 South Dornaford Farm, Jacobstowe www.holistic-courses.co.uk

Safari Supper - July 19 , 2008
ON SATURDAY, JULY 19th Join in the fun of a Safari Supper - or it could be a Safari Garden Supper if it were to be a warm summers evening....up to you.  In aid of children's hospice South West.  For more details and to take part please phone Jo Barrett 810 535  

carnival meeting - July 14 , 2008
The next carnival meeting is on Monday 14th July 2008 at 7.30pm in The George Hotel.

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club - July 14 , 2008
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club meeting will be held on Monday July 14th, at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. It will be an Open Meeting and the there will be a Demonstration by NAFFAS Area Demonstrator Sue Keyhoe. All welcome,

JUMBLE SALE - July 12 , 2008
JUMBLE SALE A Jumble Sale is to be held in the Village Hall on Saturday July 12th at 2.15pm. As well as jumble there will be cake, books and bric-a-brac stalls, as well as a raffle and refreshments. The hall will be open in the morning for donations. Proceeds are for village hall funds, as the hall is in need of urgent maintenance. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Merton Vintage Rally and Summer Fair - July 12 , 2008
Merton Vintage Rally and Summer Fair Saturday 12th July 2008 The Friends of Clinton School in association with The Clinton Hall are holding the first Vintage Rally & Summer Fair on Saturday 12th July at The Clinton Hall, Merton – an event if it proves successful we hope may be the first of many. We have several vintage / classic vehicles booked in, including cars, tractors, motorcycles and even the original Merton School Bus (a Bedford OB 1949) which was in service from 1962 to 1973. Anyone who remembers their school bus journeys fondly (and even those who don’t!) can come for a nostalgic ride on the old school bus. We hope that this event will bring in people from all over, especially outside the school community. Attractions on the day will include craft and trade stalls, car boot, BBQ, Cream Teas, Bouncy Castle, Grand Raffle and much more to entertain everyone. The fun starts at 12 noons until 5pm. If you would like to help in any way either in advance or on the day, or would like a stall (£5) please contact Janette Newell 01805 603604

Meditation weekend - July 11 - July 13 , 2008
Meditation weekend-11th/13th July Calm & tranquillity, good food & new friendships Contact Pippa on 01837 851218 South Dornaford Farm, Jacobstowe www.holistic-courses.co.uk

SUMMER FAIR - July 4 , 2008
SUMMER FAIR AND OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE ADVENTURE TRAIL AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS Friday 4th July 6.30 p.m. All the usual stalls and debut performance of the Hatherleigh School Synchronised Swimming Team!! There will be a barbecue and refreshments. Everyone from the local community is welcome

Jacobstowe WI - July 3 , 2008
Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay and Jacobstowe WI monthly meeting will be held in the village hall on Thursday July 3rd at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Anne Pigolt, who will be talking about Prison Visiting. Everyone welcome.

Dads Saturday Session - February 2 , 2008
Where? At Hatherleigh Children’s Centre When? Saturday 2nd February & 1st March. Time? 10.00am – 11.30am For further details contact the Children’s Centre on 01837 811190 Or just turn up on the day! (Mums, carers & grandparents welcome too!)

Antiques Auction - November 17 , 2007
Bridge Auction Rooms Present Catalogued Antiques by Pyle's Starts 11am.

Fungus Forays - October 13 , 2007
Tuesday 25th September & Saturday 13th October Abbeyford Woods 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm sessions available both days. Children aged 8 years + Adults £5.00 Children £3.00 Tuesday 25th September – just for adults Saturday 13th October – families welcome A two-hour foray with fungi expert Jeff Benn of Devon Fungus Group, and our own Ranger. Learn to identify fungi and find out what’s edible in this beautiful forest setting. Booking essential – call 01392 834220

Cancer Support Group - September 27 , 2007
The Dartmoor Pink Perils! Breast cancer support Group, We're gettint together for the first time on Thursday 27th September 11:00am - 1:00pm at HATHERLEIGH COMMUNITY CENTRE tHE GROUP WILL BE FRIENDLY AND RELAXED AND IS FOR ALL WOMAN AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER - WHETHER NEWLY DISGNOSED OR POST TREATMENT. Why not join us fo coffee? Further detals 01837 851260

Fungus Forays - September 25 , 2007
Tuesday 25th September & Saturday 13th October Abbeyford Woods 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm sessions available both days. Children aged 8 years + Adults £5.00 Children £3.00 Tuesday 25th September – just for adults Saturday 13th October – families welcome A two-hour foray with fungi expert Jeff Benn of Devon Fungus Group, and our own Ranger. Learn to identify fungi and find out what’s edible in this beautiful forest setting. Booking essential – call 01392 834220

Antiques Auction - April 14 , 2007
Bridge Auction Rooms Present Catalogued Antiques by Pyle's Starts 11am.

Valentine meal - February 14 , 2007
Exbourne Pre-School Presents….. A Valentine Mid-Week Café 14th February 12 noon – 2pm. Exbourne Village Hall 3 course meal £3.10 per person. Includes a choice of Ploughman’s, Jacket Potatoes and lovely desserts! All Welcome!

Antiques Auction - February 10 , 2007
Bridge Auction Rooms Present Catalogued by Pyle's Starts 11am.

Antiques Auction - September 15 , 2006
Bridge Auction Rooms Present Catalogued Antiques by Pyle's Starts 11am.

Antiques Auction - June 16 , 2006
Bridge Auction Rooms Present Catalogued Antiques by Pyle's Starts 11am.

Household Auction - February 20 , 2006
Bridge Auction Rooms Present Household Auction by Pyle's Starts 11am. tel 01837 810756

Peter Pan - November 18 - November 19 , 2005
Hatherleigh Town Hall 8:00pm Produced by the Little Goats Company, Tickets from Hatherleigh Pottery 01837 810624