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What's on in Exbourne, Jacobstowe, Meeth and Hatherleigh?
in date order from today:

Chess for fun - February 5 
Chess for Fun for Free at Three in the Tally Ho!

Cherubeer Gardens - February 5 
Cherubeer Gardens
Open for Charity Three gardens at Cherubeer, Dolton , 8 miles south east of Torrington, EX19 8PP, open for The National Garden Scheme, on Sunday 5th February and Thursday 16 th February from 2 till 5 pm. 150 different named forms of snowdrop and a National Collection of Hardy Cyclamen. Entry: £4 for the three gardens. Hot soup and home-made teas available. Plants for sale, including named snowdrops and cyclamen. Tel: Jo and Tom Hynes, 01805 804265. For further info visit www.ngs.org.uk

Memo Cafe - February 7 
We have relocated to Hatherleigh Community Centre, and would like to offer you a very warm welcome to join us if you have or care for someone with short term memory loss or dementia type problems. We meet on the first Tuesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm for an informal get together. Please contact Ann or Ken Crawford (01837 840562), or Rosemary Cook (01837 811737).

West Devon Connect - February 7 
West Devon celebrates 5 years at Hatherleigh Market, see pump for details

Dartmoor Fine Arts Society - February 8 
Dartmoor Decorative and Fine Arts Society Announce the inaugural lecture of the Society which will be given in the Charter Hall Okehampton on Wednesday February 8th. Doors open for tea and coffee at 10.00 am. The Lecture starts at 10.30 prompt. The talk will be given by the distinguished Historian, and Broadcaster, Rupert Willoughby. It is entitled Threads of History: The world of the Bayeux Tapestry. It offers a lively introduction to the Tapestry - so much more than the story of Hastings. Everyone is welcome. Tickets are £6, payable at the door.

FUN QUIZ NIGHT - February 10 
Monkokehampton schoolrooms £2 per person - teams of up to 6 people. If you haven't got a team, come along, we can make up teams on the night. Space is limited, so come early or ring Sandra to book a table on 01837 851439. Doors open 7.30 for 8pm start. BYOB

Totally Vinyl Disco - February 11 
The event this month is a Totally Vinyl Disco, 50s, 60s, 70s, maybe 80s Discs, at the Village Hall on Saturday 11th February, 7.30p.m. , . Tickets are only £6, in advance to include a Sausage or Burger, please bring your own Tipple. They can be obtained from the Shop, Lorraine or Sally. Requests for Music please to Lorraine as soon as possible, this is a time to reminisce and dance/listen to the oldies, so your choice is needed so we can all have a laugh and have some fun.

History Society - February 13 
History Society On Monday February 13th at 7:30pm in Old Schools Rev John Leach will be talking about Hatherleigh’s development over the last thousand years highlighting the key happenings during that time. As usual all are welcome (Visitors £2) Our annual Dinner will be on March 7th and members will be asked to indicate at the February meeting if they are planning to attend. Please note this date in your diary now!

Bible Society - February 14 
Hatherleigh Bible Society The Bible Society was founded in 1804 to provide bibles in many languages to people throughout the world, and to raise awareness of its message of good news to people here in Britain. The Hatherleigh branch was formed in 1824 and is now the oldest surviving one. Over the past year the generous people of Hatherleigh have raised a total of £1,571.74p for the work of the Bible Society - thank-you all very much. The next coffee morning for the work of the Bible Society will be held in ‘Old Schools’ on Tuesday 14th February. Margaret Leach Treasurer

Puss in Boots - February 15 - February 18 
Panto time is here again! Hatherleigh Players’ offering this year is “Puss in Boots” A traditional panto by Norman Robbins. Performances will take place Oh yes they will—at the Community Centre 7:30pm on 15, 16, 17, 18 February.

Exbourne Jubilee Organising Meeting - February 15 
The next organising meeting for Exbourne's Jubilee planning is on 15th February at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Every villager is welcome to come along and contribute ideas, thoughts and perhaps offer help. There is NO COMMITTEE, save for a Chairman to keep us focused, a Secretary to keep us informed and a Treasurer to keep us in funds! Do come and join in. There will be further meetings on 13th March and 10th April, both in the Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Hatherleigh Gardening Club - February 16 
After the festive lull in proceedings, during which time we enjoyed our Christmas meal at the New Inn, Sampford Courtenay, we start the year afresh with the AGM which will be held on Thursday 16th February at 7.30pm in the Old Schools. We welcome members old and new to the meeting where we will discuss the programme for the coming year. It also offers the opportunity to swap plants or seeds; so if you have any surplass to requirememnts do bring them along. We look forward to seeing you there. Susan Gill 01837 810893

Cherubeer open Gardens - February 16 
Cherubeer Gardens
Open for Charity Three gardens at Cherubeer, Dolton , 8 miles south east of Torrington, EX19 8PP, open for The National Garden Scheme, on Sunday 5th February and Thursday 16 th February from 2 till 5 pm. 150 different named forms of snowdrop and a National Collection of Hardy Cyclamen. Entry: £4 for the three gardens. Hot soup and home-made teas available. Plants for sale, including named snowdrops and cyclamen. Tel: Jo and Tom Hynes, 01805 804265. For further info visit www.ngs.org.uk

Panto time is here again! - February 16 - February 18 
Oh Yes it is! Panto time is here again! Hatherleigh Players’ offering this year is “Puss in Boots” A traditional panto by Norman Robbins. Performances will take place Oh yes they will—at the Community Centre 7:30pm on 15, 16, 17, 18 February. Tickets will be available from Richard Tidball Insurance from the beginning of February: Adults £6; OAPs, Students and children under 12—£4 Watch out for the ogre!! He’s behind you!!

Exbourne Jubilee Jumble Sale - February 18 
On the 18th February there is a Jubilee Jumble Sale in the Hall at 2.15 p.m., so have a good clear out, and then come along and pick up some bargains, have a cup of tea and a chat and collect a Draw Prize! It's in aid of the Jubilee celebrations.

Meeth Guild - February 21 
The next meeting is on 21st February at 7.30pm in the village Hall and we will host David Kennard.

Pancake Party - February 21 
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party Tuesday 21st February 2012 in Old Schools 5.00-7.00pm

West Devon Connect - February 21 
West Devon celebrates 5 years at Hatherleigh Market, see pump for details

Film Club - February 22 
Hatherleigh Cinema - February 22
The next Hatherleigh Cinema will be on 22 February, as always at 730pm.
Please note that this is not our usual third Wednesday in the month. This is because the Hatherleigh Players will be using the Community Centre for a performance of "Puss in Boots" pantomime on our regular day. Under the terms of our licence we cannot publicise openly the titles of the next two films but they will be posted on the Community Centre internal notice board from 15 February. Become a member and choose the films to be shown. Please check the Community Centre or Post Office notice boards for the entitlement of club membership.

THE PLAN IT EVENT - February 25 
Invitation To Anyone Who is Interested in the Future of The Town of Hatherleigh THE PLAN IT EVENT Saturday 25th February 2012 at Hatherleigh Community Centre 10am – 3pm If you are interested in the future of our town, drop in at any time between 10am and 3pm on the 25th February to find out more about how you can influence what happens in Hatherleigh, and to see the results of the Plan It survey. There will also be two detailed discussions and you are welcome to join either of these sessions to share your concerns and ideas for the town. The first is from 10.30am – 12 noon. The second is from 12.30pm to 2pm. Please come and share your views. Tea and Cake will be provided

Flower Festival Meeting - February 28 
On Tuesday 28th February at 2.00pm at Anne's house. Anyone who needs transport please call 810612 . This is an open invitation to anyone who would like to take part. If you don't want to arrange flowers there are other things we need help with.

Women’s World Day of Prayer - March 2 
Women’s World Day of Prayer Friday, 2nd March, 7.30 p.m. Old Schools, Hatherleigh Speaker: Mary Ford Service prepared by the Christian Women of Malaysia ‘ Let Justice Prevail’ All welcome

Jubilee Bangers and Mash Night - March 10 in Exbourne Village Hall
This Bangers and Mash Night is part of the fund raising activities for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in June. There's a Royal-themed quiz too! A weekend-long celebration is being planned, so come along, have some tasty fare and help Exbourne raise money to celebrate things in style. Our Queen deserves it!

MUSIC NIGHT - March 16 
Monkokehampton schoolrooms MUSIC NIGHT Bring your instrument along and have a toot! We already have a banjo and keyboard, what other talents are being hidden in a cupboard? £2 entrance and 8pm start. Raffle. BYOB

Ruby Country Market - April 7 
Further Details from www.rubycountrymarket.co.uk or email info@rubycountrymarket.co.uk. Tel 07885 187 364.

Parish Walk - April 21 
Monkokehampton April 21st - PARISH WALK £1 per person

Queen's Jubilee - June 5 
Queen's Day

Open Gardens - June 9 - June 10 
Hatherleigh Open Gardens 2012 We are planning to have this event on June 9th and 10th alongside the Church Flower Festival. In July 2010 there were a dozen gardens opened and we raised many hundreds of pounds for the HCBRF. Some of you said that your gardens looked at their best a month earlier, so this year maybe there are some new gardens that could open too? Would anyone who is interested in opening their garden this year (whether or not they have opened it before) please let Sally know a.s.a.p. (Tel: 810377 or 810940).

INTERNATIONAL CHESS CHALLENGE - June 16 
The great annual Chess Challenge at 3pm in the Square further details email chesspubleague@hotmail.co.uk

Parish Walk - July 21 
Monkokehampton VILLAGE FUN DAY

Village Fun Day - July 21 
Monkokehampton VILLAGE FUN DAY

Hatherleigh Ball - September 1 
Hatherleigh Ball September 1st. 2012 7pm till late. at West Fishleigh Farm. Hatherleigh. Moulin rouge Theme. Black tie or fancy dress. Hot food. Plenty of wine included in price. Plenty of parking and proper toilets !!! Silent auction. Lots gladly accepted. Champagne reception and canapés. Dancing and much more. Cheese and port on table after meal. £50 per person. Tables of 8,10,12. Up to you. Book early to avoid disappointment. Please call Carol on 07785971960 or email for more information or to offer to help. Do you have any spare red material to help us decorate the marquee???Or a windmill??? All helpers pay the full price for their tickets.

Carnival 2012 - November 10 
The Famous Hatherleigh Carnival

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