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HATHERLEIGH BENEFICE MAY Sunday 7th May – The Fourth Sunday of Easter 9.30am 9.30am 9.30am 11.00am 6.00pm 6.30pm

Holy Communion All Age Worship Holy Communion Holy Communion Evensong Evening Prayer

Exbourne Meeth Northlew Hatherleigh Jacobstowe Northlew

Sunday 14th May – The Fifth Sunday of Easter 9.30am 9.30am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 6.30pm

Holy Communion Morning Prayer Family Service Morning Prayer Holy Communion Evening Prayer

Jacobstowe Northlew Exbourne Hatherleigh Meeth Northlew

9.30am 9.30am 11.00am 11.00am 6.00pm 6.30pm

Morning Prayer Holy Communion Morning Prayer Sunday School Anniversary Family Service Evening Prayer United Rogation Service at Wadland Barton

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Sunday 21th May – The Sixth Sunday of Easter

Thursday 25th May – Ascension Day 9.30am Group Service: Holy Communion for Ascension Day 5.00pm Sunday School Anniversary Service followed by tea and games with procession at 7.30pm Sunday 28th May – The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Exbourne Hatherleigh

10.00am 11.00am 11.00am 11.00am 6.30pm

Family Service in the Church United Service in the Church United Service in the Methodist Chapel Family Service with Baptism Holy Communion

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7.30pm

Compline with Prayer for the Community

Exbourne

Wednesday 31th May

Jacobstowe A traditional sung evensong will be held at St James Jacobstowe on Sunday 7th May 2017 at 6.00 pm. This has proved to be a very popular service in the past. The celebration will be the "Good Shepherd" which also marks the end of the lambing season so is appropriate to celebrate this. So please come along and enjoy the occasion.

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EVENTS MAY Sun Apr 30th 11am Classic Vehicle Rally, Merton p.43 Sun Apr 30th 12noon May Fair, Simmons Park p.43 Mon 1st CLUB DAY IDDESLEIGH Tues 2nd 7pm Monthly Chess at the Tally Tues 2nd 8.30am Coffee Morning at Old Schools Thurs 4th Star Wars Activity at Okehampton Library p.41 Fri 5th Star Wars Activity at Okehampton Library p.41 Sat 6th Star Wars Activity at Okehampton Library p.41 Sat 6th 10am Art Class, Community Centre Sat 6th 10am Plant Sale Old Schools p.11 Sat 6th Your Village, Your Say, Exbourne Village Hall p.29 Sat 6th 10am Jumble sale Community Centre p.9 Neil Price, 32 Bridge Street, Sat 6th 9:30am Messy Meeth Monkeys Village Hall p.27 Hatherleigh, EX20 3HZ Mon 8th 7:30pm History Society, Old Schools p.11 Tel 01837 811216 Mon 8th 2:30pm Sampford Court Flower Club Vill Hallp.37 Mobile 07890 615454, Tues 9th 8.30am Coffee Morning at Old Schools [email protected] Tues 9th 7:30pm Exbourne Garden Club, Village Hall p.35 Tues 9th 6:30 Hath Annual Parish Meeting, Community p.21 Thurs 11th Exbourne WI, Village Hall p.31 can be emailed to Sat 13th 10am Art Class, Community Centre [email protected] Sat 13th 5:30am Dawn Chorus Walk p.43 If your copy is for an event Sat 13th 2:30pm Music in the Barn, “Oakhayes” p.25 please use www.listevents.net Sat 13th 10am Coffee Morning Sampford Vill Hall p.35 to add the event then it will Tues 16th 8.30am Coffee Morning at Old Schools appear on Hatherleigh.net Tues 16th 7:30pm Exbourne Local History Group, Hallp.29 Tues 16th immediately. Text only. Tues 16th Monko Schoolrooms AGM p.25 Handwritten or typed copy Wed 17th 6:30pm PUMP AGM Tally Ho! p.9 to Jane Payne, Hatherleigh th Thurs 18 11am Sensory Cafe at Hath Nursing Home p.15 Pottery, 20 Market Street Tel Thurs 18th 7:30pm Gardening Club Old Schools p.11 01837 810624. Thurs 18th 7pm Writing Crime, Reporting Okey Lib p.41 Church Leaders Sat 20th 10am Art Class, Community Centre Hatherleigh Benefice: Rev Ruth Sat 20th 2pm Ploughman's lunch Northlew p.39 Hansford 01837 810314 Sat 20th 2pm Petrockstowe Beer Festival,Baxter Hall p.41 Methodist Church: Tues 23rd 8.30am Coffee Morning at Old Schools Rev Nigel Coke-Woods 810591 Thurs 25th 2:30pm Okehampton U3A Meeting Okement p.43 Fri 26th 7pm Guitar Concert St. James Iddesleigh p.39 p.31 DEADLINE for Junes’s Fri 26thth 7:30pm GIOISCA Concert Exb Vill Hall Sat 27 10am Art Class, Community Centre issue is Continued on page 4

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Sat 27th 7pm Sausage and Mash Monko p.25 Sat 27th Elmer Day Activities Okey Lib p.41 Tues 30th 8.30am Coffee Morning at Old Schools Tues 30th +Where's Wally Week Okey Lib p.41 Wed 1st June Made-Well Open Day p.24 More events on WWW.LISTEVENTS.NET just type in a post code Further Details on www.listevents.net or www.hatherleigh.net where you can add and see, Events, News, Jobs, Clubs, Links, businesses where they will be considered for the Parish Pump.

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future. On behalf of the Trustees , thank you, the customers of the Hatherleigh CO-OP , who have chosen us to benefit from their nationwide scheme. The three beneficiaries, The Pre school, The school and the Community Centre each received quite similar shares of the £5272 pot and for each of us a real boost. Thank you to the staff for reminding customers to sign up In the system and for this new year ,we hope more and more people shop at the CO-OP. Roger Lapthorn, Community Centre, Chair of Trustees.

Thank you to the CO-OP It was a pleasure to be at the CO OP in Hatherleigh on Wednesday to learn along with others of the considerable sums of money which had been earned for the schools and the Hatherleigh Community Centre. For the Centre I can say we have plans to provide more facilities available for children during the summer time and these will be publicised in the near

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One Solitary Life He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant women. He grew up in an another obscure village where he worked in a carpenter’s shop until he was thirty when public opinion turned against him. He never wrote a book, he never held an office, he never went to college. He never visited a big city, he never travelled more than two hundred miles from the place where he was born. He did none of the things usually associated with greatness, he had no credentials but himself. He was only thirty three, his friends ran away, one of them denied him. He was turned over to his enemies and went through the mockery of a trial. He was nailed to a cross between two thieves. While dying, his executioners gambled for his clothing, the only property he had on earth. When he was dead he was laid in a borrowed grave through the pity of a friend. Nineteen centuries have come and gone and today Jesus is the central figure of the human race and the leader of mankind’s progress. All the armies that have ever marched, all the navies that have ever sailed, all the parliaments that have ever sat, all the kings that have ever reigned put together have not affected the life of mankind on earth as powerfully as that one solitary life. Those words were written in 1926 by Dr James Allan Francis. Since that time another century has passed and whilst not everyone would agree that Jesus is the central figure of the human race or the leader of mankind’s progress, the fact is that these words are a factual account of Jesus. We can learn so much from that, One solitary Life. Whatever our religious beliefs, or not, by looking at the life of Jesus whilst he walked the earth all those years ago, can help us to lead a life that is not selfish or greedy, a life where we put others before ourselves, and can sleep peacefully at night knowing that we are in love with our selves, our neighbours and our family. The only way that hurt, hatred and evil can be overcome is by Love, and that must start within ourselves. If you would like to know more about Jesus, the man, do get in touch. Sandra Collier

Archdeacon’s Visitation and Service for the Parish churches of the Okehampton Deanery 7.30pm, Monday 15th May All Saints’ Parish Church, Okehampton The Church of England has many traditions. Every year after all the annual meetings have happened, the Archdeacon holds a Visitation service in each Deanery. The clergy, Readers and churchwardens are expected to attend and the churchwardens are sworn in, as they take up their responsibilities in their parish church. However, it is a service that affirms the role of everyone who has a part in the life and ministry of the church, so is a real encouragement to everyone who comes. It would be lovely to see you all there. May 2017

Ascension Day Holy Communion for the Hatherleigh group of churches Thursday 25th May, 9.30am, Exbourne Parish Church Everyone is welcome to join us as we remember Jesus’ return to heaven.

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Contact details: Leadership team Ken & Rachel Bedford 01837 810147, Patrick & Andrea Kimber 01837 810057, Donald & Sarah Miles 01837 810144, Church website: www.hatherleighcommunitychurch.org Email: [email protected] or find us on Facebook.

Services in May Sunday 7th - 10.30 - 12.30am - Cafe style church - come along and have coffee and refreshments, sit and chat or join in a game - no formal service. Computer help is available with Patrick Kimber - if you would like to arrange a slot, please call him on 01837 810057 (help with using the internet/composing emails etc). Sunday 14th - Unable to use Community Centre due to Cycle event. Sunday 21st - coffee and service from 10.30am at the Community Centre Sunday 28th - United Service 11am at the Methodist church (no service at the Community Centre)

Thank you!

It was lovely to see so many visitors at the Ruby Market - lots of children planted seeds while mums and dads chatted over coffee. Thank you to all those who took time to talk with Holly Arthurs about her participation in the planned mission trip to Romania in August, with our youth worker, Lucy. They plan to do further fundraising to cover their expenses, so watch out for information in next month's Pump about a Quiz Evening. May 2017

Home Group and Prayer Group These run fortnightly in various Hatherleigh homes, so please call any of the leaders for further information, if you are interested.

The Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next. Amen.

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Sunday School Anniversary

Thy Kingdom Come!

Hatherleigh Parish Church invites you to join them for their Sunday School Anniversary Celebrations 11.00am, Sunday 21st May Sunday School Anniversary Family Service in Hatherleigh Parish Church ‘Holy Thursday’ (Thursday 25th May) 9.30am, Making the Flower Garland All helpers gather in the Old Vestry. Volunteers very welcome (no former experience required). Donations of flowers may be left outside the Old Vestry from Wed. evening. 5.00pm, Sunday School Anniversary Service Followed by public tea in Old Schools (donation of £1 for children who are not members of Sunday Club) and games for the children in the Square. Donations of food and help to serve much appreciated. 7.30pm Procession round the Town with Hatherleigh Silver Band, Flower Garland and Banners The collections from the services help fund the work of our Sunday Club.

May 25th-June 4th 2017 Last year the Archbishops of Canterbury and York invited their churches to join them in a week of prayer leading up to Pentecost entitled ‘Thy Kingdom Come’. This year they have repeated the invitation and it has been extended across many different denominations. We are using this as an opportunity to join together in praying for our communities. There will be Prayer Boxes placed in each of the churches during May. These are for anyone to put in their prayers for their churches and communities. These boxes will be taken to the Beacon Prayer Event at the Cathedral at 6.30pm on Pentecost (Sunday 4th June), where they will be placed on a map of Devon demonstrating the many prayers covering our County of Devon. We will also be having prayer events in some of our parishes (see below for details), which are open for anyone to come. If anyone in the community has something that they would like us to pray for or would like more information about any of the events, please contact Rev. Ruth Hansford (Tel: 01837 810 314; Email: [email protected]). Wednesday 31st May 9.00-10.00am Prayer breakfast Meeth Parish Church A continental breakfast followed by a time of prayer Wednesday 31st May 7.30pm Compline Exbourne Parish Church Including prayers for the community and followed by sherry and nibbles Friday 2nd June 2.00pm Community Prayer Walk Meeting in The Square, Hatherleigh Followed by refreshments in Old Schools. Saturday 14th May 3.00pm Prayers for the Community Jacobstowe Parish Church Followed by Cream Teas at 3.30pm Everyone is welcome!

Hatherleigh Parish Church Sunday Club

Sunday Club normally meets in Old Schools from 10.00am-12 noon on the second Sunday of the month and explores the Christian faith through stories, games and craft. New members are always welcome. Please contact Julie Fishleigh (01837 810 127) or Ruth Morris (01837 810 710) for more details. Next Sunday Club is on Sunday 14th May. Everyone is also welcome to our Family Services, normally on the third Sunday of the month, but do please check the Parish Pump for any changes.

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Pump AGM The Pump AGM, Local newsletter AGM at 6:30pm on May 17th at The Tally Ho! Please come along we need a new advertising Officaer, call Neil on 01837 811216

Jumble Sale

Handbags & Glad Rags Saturday 6th May 10am - 12 noon. Community Centre Hatherleigh Sale of good clean clothing, shoes, handbags & accessories. (Donations accepted on the day 9am or to Angels & Petals from 30/4) Raising funds for a little school in the slums of Nanyuki, Kenya. Plant stall, tea & cake.

Unseen Images from the Beaford Archive

On Sunday 25th June, 2-5pm at the Community Centre, Hatherleigh will see the much-anticipated launch of HIDDEN HISTORIES OF RURAL NORTH DEVON: OPENING UP THE BEAFORD ARCHIVE, a vibrant and unique three-year project for the people of North Devon, funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. Hidden Histories will digitise around 10,000 unseen black and white images from the extensive James Ravilious and Roger Deakins photographic archives and make these publicly available on a new searchable website. A host of volunteering opportunities are on offer to assist with the digitisation, cataloguing, and preservation of the images, as well as the collection of oral histories from people with special insights into the photographs. Locals and visitors alike are invited to attend NEW PERSPECTIVES – a free event to celebrate the launch of the project. Formerly unseen images from the Archive collections will be on display, shedding new light on our local heritage, and allowing May 2017

attendees to have a first glimpse at a small sample of the 3000 plus contact sheets that will be published online later this year. We look forward to learning more about these and hearing about your knowledge and experience of the familiar places and faces captured on film. Members of the Hidden Histories team will be on hand to share information about the volunteering opportunities available and what to expect in the forthcoming months and years of the project. An Oral Historian will be in attendance and looking for people interested in becoming trained in oral history techniques, to help and support the ongoing collection of stories and memories. From 3:30pm, there will be two talks about the local history and landscape, with details to be confirmed. There will be free refreshments provided throughout, and this event is ‘drop-in’ so no pre -booking is needed. Hidden Histories of rural north Devon: Opening up the Beaford Archive has been further supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Elmgrant Trust, Fullabrook CIC, Leader 5 Torridge and North Devon, and the North Devon Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. For more information, please contact Beaford Arts at [email protected] or 01769 572573

Hatherleigh Festival News!

The Festival will take place in the square this year, between 20th and the 23rd July. There will be exhibitions, workshops, drama performances, Craft Show activities and of course -Lots of music! Steve Carter the secretary and Josie Lloyd the chairman will be standing down after this year’s festival. Scedules for the craft show are available from various various shops and pubs in the town. Entries close Monday 17th July. Open to all. Entries cost £2:50 So there are vacancies open to anyone who

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wants to bring their own ideas and take the Festival forward over the coming years. See y'all in July!

Opportunity for local Artists / Photographers

We are looking for local Artists aged between 16 and 25 to show their artwork at an exhibition during Hatherleigh Festival. This is a great opportunity to have your work exhibited in an exhibition, which will be seen by the Festival crowds. You may submit up to 3 pieces of work in any form, including: painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture and mixed media. Depending on submissions, work may be subject to a selection process. If you would like to show your work please send a photograph of your submissions together with your name, address, age and a brief description about your entry to [email protected] There is no entry fee. If your work is for sale please also state the price including 5% Festival commission. We are really looking forward to seeing your work, please put the word out!

Hatherleigh History Society

new words such as ninnycock, poxy, platterfaced, punk, wittol, ninny-hammer and hollow-mouthed. Unlike at a WI meeting where Todd gave this talk, I`m pleased to say that no one got up and walked out, there was a great deal of laughter that evening. Our next meeting in Old Schools is on the 8 th May at 7.30pm, when Debs Laing-Trengove will be speaking about “The Vanished Farms and Smallholdings in the Parish of Hatherleigh”. Visitors and guests welcome, £2. We are also delighted that Dr Todd Gray who is President of the Devon Association will be back with us on the 18th May to speak about “The Distinctiveness of Devon”. This will be a stop off during a walk from Lyme Regis starting on the 12th May and ending at Hartland on the 22nd May, he will be speaking each evening at a different town venue. This event is open to anyone who would like to join us, there is no entry fee but donations towards tea &coffee and cake/biscuits whilst chatting to Todd after the talk, would be welcome. Monica Jones 01837 811293 email: [email protected]

Hatherleigh Gardening Club

Traditionally, May is a busy time both in the gardens and for the club, and this year is no At our last meeting we were pleased to have exception. You have already noted, in BOLD Dr Todd Gray with us speaking about CAPITALS in your diaries, that Saturday, “Elizabethan Insults in Devon”. This could May 6th is THE Plant Sale.There will be have been a little risqué had it not been the bargains galore to be had, from shrubs and manner in which Todd explained these perennials to annuals and veg. plants, all to be insults, or the amount of star asterisks on the found in the square (fingers crossed for the screen! The courts and church dealt with weather) with teas, raffle and more tender insults and slander cases swiftly and plants in Old Schools. You have always apologies were often made in front of a supported this, our main fundraiser, very well whole congregation. Both men and women and we hope you will again this year; without were called drunkards, beggars and witches competition from RHS Rosemoor, maybe but men were ridiculed differently than there will be a few more people about. Sales women, men were mocked for being will start at 9.30 we are always so busy unintelligent, whereas only women were setting up before that so please bear with us called scolds or eavesdroppers. Like today, you can look but you can't touch!! sex was used to ridicule and insult and On Thursday, 18th of May, as you may well `mooning` is not a modern invention, it was a have read elsewhere, there is a joint meeting very popular action in those times! We learnt May 2017 Hatherleigh, Meeth, Exbourne, Jacobstowe, Northlew and Monkokehampton 11

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with the History Society when Dr Todd Gray, an excellent speaker by all accounts, will talk about 'The Distinctiveness of Devon'. This meeting will be at 7.30pm in Old Schools. Our Coffee Mornings to raise money for Devon Air Ambulance have been highly successful in the past, resulting in our being able to send them thousands of pounds over the years and all thanks to the tremendous support from you all. This year's effort will be on Tuesday, 23rd May, in Old Schools of course, with a raffle, cake stall and the usual coffees & cake, with maybe a few plants thrown in! We look forward to seeing you there from 9am onwards. And finally, and a treat for ourselves now, we shall be making an affiliated society visit to Rosemoor on Friday, 26th, rendezvousing outside the front doors at 11am. If anyone would like to join us for this trip, please let me know. Susan Gill 01837 810893 email [email protected]

Tarka Trail petition

The County council is developing a country wide network of railway paths. The Tarka Trail is one of the flagship routes in Devon, with 32 miles of traffic free path, but this has a

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missing link between Meeth and Hatherleigh. The route currently follows an interim on road via Sheepwash which is circuitous and hilly, and does not realise the benefit of an off road Trail. Connecting the Tarka Trail to the existing path at Made-Well on to Hatherleigh will better connect this Market town to the strategic cycle network, bringing a range of benefits. Your support is vital in ensuring the missing link in the Tarka Trail is completed. Please sign the online petition via the Notices Page on Hatherleigh.net Alternatively call into Made-Well or shops in Hatherleigh to sign a printed petition. You can show your support further by writing a letter of support, drop off point Made-Well.

Monthly Weather Report

Rainfall :– March 2017 - 106. 20 mm / 4. 18 ins. ( March 2016 - 80 .00 mm / 3. 15ins.) An inch less rain than average in February an inch more than average in March ! Such is the unpredictability of our weather. Rainfall in March of 106.20mm was in fact 30% above the average monthly figure of 80. 60 mm. Twenty one days in the month saw some rain, with almost an inch recorded on Tuesday 21st. It was however warmer than

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THE HEALING HUB 12a The Square, North Tawton EX20 2EP Normal opening Hours 10 am – 1.00 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday Appointments necessary for Healing and other therapies The following therapists will be at The Hub on dates shown from 10.00a.m. – 1.00 p.m. for a chat and to answer any questions Jacquie Kenny MAR ASEA Saturday March 4th Reflexologist and Animal Portrait Artist Rebecca Millar Saturday March 11th and 25th Flower and Vibrational Essences Julie Boxall-Tully Saturday March 18th Equine and Canine Massage Practitioner and Teacher 01837 851879 07434 610478 email: [email protected] www.thehealinghubdevon.so.uk

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Made-Well Café The Café is open Monday - Friday, 9 - 3. From Easter weekend we will also be open on Saturdays for the spring/ summer. We have a collection of animals and a children’s play area, as well as fresh vegetables, farm reared meat, plants and herbs for sale. We also have a selection of gifts for sale. We welcome visitors, you will receive a warm welcome... Made-Well, West Fishleigh Farm, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3QA 01837 810584

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normal with above average temperatures and little frost. Swallows were seen on the 30th but were few in number,- to be joined by more as spring progresses, hopefully. No Cuckoo yet, but as last year, please do let me know if, where and when, it is heard. It would be much appreciated. Geoffrey J. Cleverdon CBE

Hatherleigh Bowls Club

would welcome new members to join us in forthcoming Bowls season, we practice every Monday through the summer, experienced bowlers and new bowlers welcome.

Hatherleigh Carnival

Well it’s a very positive start to the years’ Carnival preparations, at the time of going to press (and there are still a few days left before the deadline) but I can reveal the very exciting news that we have at least one Carnival Queen applicant, which is wonderful and I look forward to revealing all the details in next month’s pump. The committee would like to congratulate Linda King (our programme and minutes secretary) her husband Roy and daughter Sophie on the safe arrival of their gorgeous little boy William on March 23rd, we wish them lots of happiness and hope that he will be yet another Carnival fan. As it’s so early in the year I think that’s all we have for you for now, but I’m sure by next month we’ll have started planning fundraising

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events, and will have details regarding these and this years’ Carnival Queen and President. So, for now I’ll stop ‘talking’ and save my ‘breath’ for ALL the news we’ll have for you next month. Louise Bater

Sensory Cafe Open Day

Everyone is welcome to join us at Hatherleigh Care Village for our sensory café Open Day on Thursday 18th May from 11 until 3. Those who live with us have been busy making tactile mini quilts by hand and make a sensory wall. We would love to meet you in our pop up café, where you can enjoy refreshments, whilst seeing what we have been up to. We also hope you will help us with our creations at our drop in workshop.

Art Group

Meetings on Wednesdays at 10.30am: This month: 3rd: meet in town square for sketching around town , 10th : Peter Baker Portraits homework, 17th: Commerce House for Mural update/planning, 24th : no meeting, 31st : CH: Appliqué & mosaics with Alan (or Mural work). We are planning to paint Mural based on Eileen Gold’s drawings of Hatherleigh (including Silver Band , Carnival Tar-barrels & Sheep Sculpture ) at the Community Centre through June. Anyone interested in this, please call at Salar Gallery. Please contact Alan (810024) or Sally (810940/377) for further information on the Art Group.

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The Paper Shop The Post Office at Shop Locally Hatherleigh Paper Shop 6 Bridge Street Hatherleigh Tel 01837 810224 We do phone top ups, electric key meter top Easter cards, eggs, chocolates and ups and the health gifts in store now! Lottery Open Good Friday and Easter Order foreign currency from us, plus we accept banking for all banks - you can Sunday. Open on Sundays 7am - 1 pm Withdraw cash too. WE DELIVER FROM 14p A DELIVERY!

Angels & Petals and Crafty Angel Market St. Hatherleigh 01837 811746 Now stocking cotton fabrics Suitable for Patchwork. Dress making and general craft Also Knitting yarns, Haberdashery & Giftware Workshops programme throughout the year. Knit and Natter every Tuesday 7:30pm.

The Copper Key, North Tawton tel 01837 82357 www.copperkeyinn.com

is a charming, listed 16th Century Thatched Inn with a roaring fireplace and a warm welcome. Premium lagers and real ales with a well thought out and complementary wine list. Dogs welcome. Serving a “foodies’ paradise” menu of gastro pub fare provided by Mike Welsh and his team from Tuesday to Saturday.The Sunday carvey is, we like to think the best in the area. For senior citizens join us for a midweek roast from only £6.95 or £8.95 including dessert, pints from £2.50 and a glass of wine from just £2.80

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HATHERLEIGH COMMUNITY CENTRE Charity No. 300851 Regular Weekly Activities Mondays Dog Training 10-11am puppies, 11-12 noon adult dogs Contact Lynne Neville 810690 Badminton Club 7pm-10pm. Drop in. The Hall is also available to hire for individual badminton games. Contact Ruth Penberthy 810967 Tuesdays Yoga 5.30 – 7pm Contact Paul Beard 01409 231304 Wednesdays Brownies Contact Alison Woodhams 810108 Thursdays Pilates 10-11am Contact Shirley Edwards 01837 659990 Aerobics 6:30pm-7:30pm Everyone welcome over the age of 12 Contact Emma Jeffries 01837 840298 Fridays Youth Club Years 5+6 7-8:15pm, Years 7-11 8:30-10pm Contact Chris Dorain 811767 Tai Chi 10.30am-12:30pm Contact Brian McDonald 07864 646 789 Saturdays Feet of Fire Dance Class 10am-12 noon Contact Monica Hayes 07858 265555 Botanical Art Class 10am-12 noon Contact Trisha Webb 810269 Sundays Hatherleigh Community Church 10am1:30pm Contact Patrick Cross 810788 Other Events May 2nd 2 pm Memory Café May 3rd 8 pm Whist Drive May 6th 10 am Jumble Sale May 17th 7.30 pm Cinema Club Mobile Library see Centre’s internal and external notice board for time information. May 2017

Centre Facilities  Maximum building capacity 400  Hearing loop  Notice boards in Centre foyer, by road entrance and opposite Square  Small meeting room - 10 conference style  Large meeting room – 30 conference, 45 theatre style, projector screen  Main hall with badminton court markings  Tiered seating in hall holding 122, plus balcony total 158  Sound and lighting system in the hall  Public Internet access, available during the day  Wonderful wedding venue – Decorate or line the hall with a marquee. Lawn area just outside for an outdoor marquee.  Fully licensed bar  Fully equipped kitchen Astroturf with floodlights Second hand books. Book donations gratefully received. Thank you. We have a clothes and shoes bank at the Centre provided by Planet Aid Uk. Bookings and Enquiries The office is manned Monday to Friday 9am – 12 noon, but there is a 24 hour answer phone so please leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. 01837 810239. Email [email protected] www.hatherleighcommunitycentre.co.uk Charges per hour:Main Hall £15.50 Parish Residents £12 .25 Hatherleigh Clubs £10.75 Large Meeting room £10.25 Parish Residents £8 20 Hatherleigh Clubs £8.20 Small Meeting Room £5.15 Parish Residents £4.10 Hatherleigh Clubs £4.10 Kitchen - £7 per booking for light use with no cookers - £6 per hour for full use including cookers Day Rate to hire all the above rooms together 8am to Midnight (Consecutive days)

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Standard Rate 1 Day £180, 2 Days £155 per day, 3 days plus £130 per day Resident Rate 1 Day £155, 2 Days £135 per day, 3 days plus £115 per day MUGA Clubs £8 per hour, £12 per hour with floodlights Individual £4 per hour, £8 per hour with floodlights PLEASE NOTE THAT NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS WILL BE APPLIED

The Bell ringers challenge you TO GIVE IT AGO! So another Wednesday comes and goes and still we see no new blood in the tower. As I stood there ringing tonight I actually found myself questioning why we do it? Yes it’s nice to hear people say how much they enjoy hearing the bells but do they actually consider there is somebody giving their time to make this happen? People are also quick enough to mention that they missed the bells on Sunday or ask why they weren't ringing, the answer was probably simple, we didn’t have enough ringers. As I looked round the tower tonight I realised that two of the seven people there had travelled to be with us, one from Okehampton and one from Launceston. While neither place is the other end of the Earth, it is still a commitment for these people, while people who live the town which benefits from the bells wont even GIVE IT A GO. So why not challenge yourself and come along to the tower on a Wednesday evening to find out what it’s all about, I am confident you will be surprised how enjoyable and challenging it is, with the added benefit of a trip to the pub after. If you would like any further information please get in touch with me on either 07870307441 or [email protected] On a more positive note, at our recent AGM, Rebecca Harrison was elected as ringing captain, taking over from her Dad, Richard.

Rebecca has only just turned 17 but is a highly competent ringer and is part of the Exeter cathedral band, she is also a qualified ringing teacher and has been helping our learners for the past year. Thank you for taking on the role Rebecca. I hope you enjoy the challenge, let the eye rolling begin…!! Mark Wonnacott, Tower captain Hatherleigh

Trains to Exeter The Sunday Rover from Okehampton station to Exeter will commence on Sunday 21 May and run every Sunday until 10 September. This is a wonderfully relaxing and fun way to enjoy a day out in Exeter and the fare is only £5.20 return for an adult, so it is great value too. Details available from the station and soon to be online at dartmoor-railway, also look out for the new leaflets in the Information Centre and the Community Centre. Train to London The train to London from Okehampton in March was such a success (despite a technical hitch) that we hope to run another (with no hitch!) in the autumn. All 500 tickets sold out within days and the atmosphere was very lively and friendly. Everyone really enjoyed their trip to the capital and can't wait to go again. You can join OkeRail on facebook too.

Community First Aid Community first aid session at the Old Schools, Hatherleigh on the 1st June 09:30 11:30. The sessions is a Child CPR and Choking workshop and the cost is £10 per person. My details are 07531424014 and [email protected] for bookings.

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HATHERLEIGH TOWN COUNCIL Notes from last meeting April 11th 2017 The next meeting will be the Council AGM on Tuesday 9th May at 7pm. This will be preceded by the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING which will start at 6.30pm. The Parish meeting is separate from the Council meeting and is relatively informal. This is an opportunity to share your views to the Council on issues and ideas it can improve on. Your 8 Councillors are Clare Tyson (Chair/ Mayor), Rachel Laycock (Deputy), Ian Trenaman, Deb Laing-Trengove, Claire Gladstone, Peter Back, Keith Kingstone, Ben Bailey. Andrea Kimber has expressed an interest in joining us, more on this next month. There remains one vacancy; apply to the clerk if you are interested. It was agreed to support the Skatepark Group idea to purchase granite blocks to act as benches. Having considered quotes from various street furniture specialists the benches found on ebay will bring a considerable saving. It’s that time of year again to review the Town Council asset register. It has been noticed a few items are missing off the list. The Clerk supplied Councillors with a list of amendments to be discussed next month. There have been three important meetings/ events this month. 1. Joint Local Plan consultation phase. As reported last month it is proposed to add a new

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settlement boundary with a minimum of 50 more houses and employment space for an area beyond the nursing home.This could mean more housing development for Hatherleigh within a 15 year timespan on top of the 106 houses allocated for the market. The Council believe this is too much development within too short space of time. We also understand there will be over-capacity issues at the primary school. A formal response has been agreed for objecting to this and will be submitted to the Planning Inspector. Full details of all this are on the Town Council website. 2. Market. A meeting took place with a company interested in developing the market site. They were keen to hear our views on what the Town consider are key issues before they draw up any plans and begin discussions with WDBC. We stress this was only a preliminary meeting and does not guarantee anything. 3. Car park. West Devon Borough Council have finally approached us with an offer to lease the car park. Although this is a step forward we will have to carefully consider the terms and conditions. A further meeting is to be arranged. To repeat our stance, the Council feel very strongly that any short term trial will simply not work as it is difficult to change people’s habits unless they are forced to do so. Creating the provision of a free car park must go in hand with any parking restrictions. On the subject of parking, Devon County Council have been in contact over their earlier position of assigning us with a Highways Officer. This may now NOT happen. We have instead been issued with a map on which to draw

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Hatherleigh Self-Storage Between house moves? Need more space? Or just want to declutter? Then contact Hatherleigh self- storage who have a range of clean, dry, secure units to suit all needs.

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Crossways Inn, Folly Gate. Tel: 01837 52088 17th Century Coaching Inn with homemade food. Awarded 5 stars for food hygiene. All our food is locally sourced and cooked to order. 2 Course Daily Lunches from £7.95. Freaky Friday menu. 2 Courses for £9.95 Steak Saturday for all the best cuts. Sunday Roast. Nobody beats us for price or quality. Extra Mature Beef. Turkey. Ham.Yorkies and 5 Vegetables. £7.50. Always Blackboard Specials, for example:Pork & Lamb Shanks, £13.95 Extra Large Gammon Steaks, £10.50 Beer Battered Cod, Chips & Peas, £8.95. Full Rack of Ribs, Hunters Chicken, Lasagne Salmon, Italian Baked Cod, Sirloin, Rump. Thai Sweet Chicken, Beef Madras, Szechuan Chicken etc.

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ourselves the ‘wish list’ of what the community wants to see. They will then review this and feedback what is or isn’t feasible. Toilets: Following our review of the cleaning arrangements and subsequent advertisement for the post, we are to see a change in cleaner. Mrs Rewse will take over next month. The Council have thanked Mr Leahy for his commitment over the years. The toilets are currently having a revamp by WDBC, we apologise for any inconvenience but this revamp is long overdue! Complaints have been received about an unemptied bin in Oldham Road, a broken bin in Oakfield Road and a missing ‘No Ball Games’ sign at the entrance to Moor View. We will look into the purchase of a new bin, the missing sign and the un-emptied bin has been reported to WDBC. Correspondence was received from ‘Visit Dartmoor’, a company linked to Visit England which promotes towns and villages to encourage visitors. They invited that we send an article profiling the Town (free of charge). The Council agreed to this to help support local businesses. Don’t forget: Annual Parish Meeting, May 9th, 6.30pm. An opportunity to share your views to the Council on issues and ideas it can improve on, or just come and say hello! A full account of the meetings including planning and financial matters are available in the minutes, these are available on the notice board at Millennium Square or on the Town Council website at http:// www.hatherleightowncouncil.org/ Correspondence to the Council should be addressed to the Clerk and for inclusion at a meeting be received 4 days prior to the meeting date. Correspondence received after that date will be considered at the following meeting. Clerk: Mrs. R.A.Lock, Cleave Farm, Dolton, Winkleigh EX19 8QT. Tel: 01805 804254 Email: [email protected]

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Hatherleigh Silver Band Presidents – Mr & Mrs G Cleverdon C.B.E Website - www.hatherleighsilverband.co.uk HSB in Concert in Hatherleigh on Thursday May 11th We will be performing a selection of pieces and you can hear our winning test piece from the March contest at our concert in Hatherleigh Methodist Church on Thursday 11th May starting at 7.30pm. Entry is free and there will be refreshments available. We would be grateful for any donations to help us on our way to the National Finals in September as contesting is a very expensive business! We would love to see you there. Our last concert was a great success so come and support your Town Band as we’re sounding pretty good right now! We are still waiting to hear what the test piece is for he September National Finals, hope it’s a good one! We will be recording a CD in early July and along with rehearsing for the September Contest we will be getting lots of great pieces together to put on. We will let you have more details when we have completed it. We’re looking forward to a Summer of playing out and about in Devon. Don’t forget you can hire us for any event, just call Jane on 01837 810791 to discuss your requirements. Keep abreast of what we’re up to on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/HatherleighSilverBand Vacancies We still have vacancies in the Trombone and Percussion sections of the band so if you play now or have played in the past and would like to be part of a friendly, sociable group of people then please come along and meet us. But we can accommodate you whichever instrument you play! Please phone Jane Fawcett our secretary, ahead of your planned attendance if you’re making a special effort to get there on a Thursday. We look forward to welcoming you. Please check out our website for news, engagements and pictures at www.hatherleighsilverband.co.uk. If you’d like to book the band for your event, please get in touch with our Secretary, Jane Fawcett on 01837 810791. Rachel Richards Press Sec. 01837 810600

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HATHERLEIGH COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL Tel: 01837 810248 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hatherleigh-pri.devon.sch.uk

The end of the Spring Term ended on a very high note with a celebration of music making at our Spring Concert in the Community Centre. This was closely followed by our very own 'Hatherleigh's Got Talent' which was organised by the School Council. Acts included songs, dances, poetry recitals, magic tricks and jokes. Both events were huge successes and well done to all the children who took part with such enjoyment , enthusiasm and talent! Thank you to all those in the local community who continue to support the school in any way - by providing extra-curricular clubs, visiting school and helping us to raise funds for school improvement. Thank you to all those who contributed to the Co-op community fundraising project. The school is also currently collecting Sainsburys’ Active Kids Vouchers for new PE and Playground equipment. We would be very grateful for any you may be able to collect from family and friends. They can be dropped in at the office or popped in the school letter box on the gate. Your support is greatly appreciated. On that note you may have noticed our lovely blue school gates. We are extremely grateful to RIGHT ANGLE OF HATHERLEIGH for so very generously repairing our old gates and then coating them in their new shiny colour. They make the front of our school look much smarter and brighter and the children love them! Thank you Right Angle! You may also have noticed that we have now installed secure access and cctv at the school gates for the safety of the children. The cctv also covers vehicular access by the gate which will help us to monitor road safety outside school at peak times. There is plenty to look forward to this term and the good weather enabled the children to play out on the field on the first day back which was very popular. Do check our website for up to date news of what is happening in school. 22 Hatherleigh, Meeth, Exbourne, Jacobstowe, Northlew and Monkokehampton May 2017

BOOK OF ACHIEVEMENT Kiesten Loder Receiving 10 Metres STa Swimming Certificate Madison Shaw STA Octopus 3 Swimming Award & STA Swimming Award for swimming 10 metres Finlay Callaghan & Esmee Ware Taking part in Hatherleigh Players’ Production of Treasure Island: The Panto! Imogen Gingell Achieving Second Place in the Preliminary Dressage Test 13 with 61.9% Megan Rewse Completing Equitation and Achieving Maximum Marks Pony Club D Dressage Test Achieving 139/140 Preliminary Dressage Test 7 144/150 Vanessa Valdmane Swimming 5 Metres Faye Hooper Participating in a Year 3 & 4 Creative Writing Spring Fever Enrichment Course and Attending the Year 3 & 4 Science Animal Detectives Enrichment Course at the University of Exeter

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Concerts in the West No Concerts-in-the-West at Hatherleigh in May but the next Concert at Lower Pulworthy is on 1 st June at 7.30pm when Alasdair Beatson, pianist, plays works by Beethoven, Bartok, Debussy, Schumann, Eric Satie & Dohnanyi. Don’t miss this amazing pianist! He last performed in this series three years ago having first performed with it in 2007 as he was embarking on a life as a professional musician. Alasdair combines a career as one of the UK’s most prominent chamber pianists with appearances as soloist in especially varied and adventurous repertoire all over the world. Tickets are £15 from Salar Gallery or on the door, with drinks in the interval, disabled access & concessions for students & children.

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THE CURTAIN COMPANY 01409 231553 [email protected] THE PUMP HOUSE BLACK TORRINGTON EX21 5PY curtains and blinds precision made and fitted rollers verticals venetians loose covers cushions bedspreads fabrics and so much more Check out our NEW website: www.maryholland.co.uk

of the old bank building in Hatherleigh Robert Barkwell has purchased the building and would like to build a facility for young musicians. As well as a large hall for use of the town band and other local musical organisations. This will not use the whole building and he would like to consider ideas put forward by community groups for use of the rest of the building Meetings held every 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at the Visitor Information Centre, Hatherleigh. 6pm Contact Patrick for more information 07840 538 357 / [email protected]

Madewell Openday Made-Well is a community interest company providing a range of purposeful day opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental ill health. A great place to visit, facilities and events open to the public. Drop in sessions on the day

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and come along to see what we do. A great fun filled family day out. Open day activities include; animal petting, goat walking, Smokey's tricks, donkey grooming, arts and crafts, music, pottery, baking, woodwork, computer access, face painting fun, gardening activities, picking vegetables, drama with Rob from Entertainingly Different and much more. Children's play area. Café will be open selling refreshments, light snacks and homemade cakes. Farm reared meat, fresh vegetables, plants and gifts for sale. West Fishleigh Farm, Hatherleigh, Devon, EX20 3QA 01837 810584.Facebook: Made-Well CIC

Music in the Barn Bondleigh Barn Band Do come and listen to the Bondleigh Barn Band on Saturday 13th May 2017 who will be giving a “Music in the Barn” concert at Alan & Jennie Gill's home at “Oakhayes” Hatherleigh Road Monkokehampton, Winkleigh, EX19 8AX. Commencing at 2.30pm. Devon Cream Teas will be available and all donations/proceeds will be in aid of Devon Air Ambulance ? there is also ample car parking. Please make a note in your Diary for a Fun Afternoon Thank You - Jennie & Alan GILL EX19 8AX

MONKOKEHAMPTON All Saints Monkokehampton 7th May 9.30am Morning Prayer at Iddesleigh 14th May 9.30am Holy Communion 21st May 9.30am Holy Communion at Iddesleigh Thursday 25th Archdeacons visitation at Petrockstowe 7.30pm Saturday 27th Sausage & Mash, delicious desserts & drinks, 7pm. Plant stall. 28th May 9.30am All Age Service

SAUSAGE & MASH Saturday 27th May 7pm in The Old Schoolroom, Monkokehampton. With delicious desserts & drinks. Plant stall. Everyone Welcome Proceeds in aid of Church funds

Old Schoolroom AGM

Parish Pump Advertising Officer Volunteer required to keep track of adverts in this magazine, invoice advertisers etc call Neil on 01837 811216 or email [email protected] for more details.

Tuesday 16th May at 8pm Everyone welcome to attend to see how your small local community hall is running. May 2017

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Malcolm Luke Interior & Exterior

Painting Decorating & General Property Maintenance

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Septic Tanks Emptied Small lorry now available. Phone/fax: 01805 601286 Mobile: 07831241531 Leave a message, we will return your call or email [email protected]

Peter Hearn Haulage Ltd

Hatherleigh Fish Bar 9 Bridge Street, Hatherleigh Tel 01837 810944 Martin and Ginny look forward to welcoming you for traditional Fish and Chips Opening Times: Tues:11:30 to 2:00pm Tues through to Sat: 5:00pm to 8:00pm Closed Sunday and Monday Now accepting cards and apple pay

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MEETH St. Michael and All Angels, Okehampton Deanery Bishops in Mission with Bishop Nick McKinnel's visit over three days in March-beginning of April was very special and uplifting. He was very encouraging and supportive of all that is happening throughout the Northmoor Team and beyond, thanking all Clergy Layreaders Churchwardens and Officers for their part in keeping the churches alive and thriving in this part of Devon. During the period of Lent when the church looks a little less welcoming due to lack of flowers, it was wonderful to be able to fill the church with God's gifts of beautiful flowers once again for our very special Easter Day Service. A new year in the church calendar and a fresh beginning for us all.

Lent Soup Lunch

Many thanks to all who helped in any way with the lunch-although we were slightly down in numbers -it was still good to meet in fellowship and friendship enjoying each other's company, having a good chat and catching up with friends and neighbours.

Messy Meeth Monkeys

Next meeting will be held in the village hall on Saturday 6th May at 9.30. a.m. for fun, games and learning about the Parable of The Pearl of Great Price. Refreshments will be served. All are most welcome to come along and join us.

Bellringing.

So sorry but we are still unable to ring the bells at this time. Hopefully it will not be too long before we hear their cheerful chimes once more!

Flower Rota

7th-14th May. Beryl Toop 21st-28th May. Pauline Dove

Meeth Guild May 2017

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Luke Matthews T: 01837 811 104 M: 07980 623 678 Repairs Tuition for Computers, Smartphones & Tablets Virus/Malware Removal Networking Data recovery And any other technical support - Just ask!

Wonderful home cooked food and locally sourced produce. Pizzas to eat in or to take home. New menu out, is it time to find your new favourite.? Need somewhere to stay? We have 13 ensuite rooms, some with four poster beds and in-room roll-top baths, all with unique, vintage interiors. The George Hotel, Market Street, Hatherleigh. 01837 811755 [email protected]

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April saw the Ladies of Meeth Guild venture out to Hartland Abbey on what proved to be an unexpectedly warm and sunny day, with such beautiful weather we decided to spend our time outside, enjoying the vibrant colours of azaleas, camellias and rhododendron in The Shrubbery before attempting the walk to the coast, we chose the longer, scenic and somewhat challenging route through the bluebell woods. Our efforts were rewarded, not only with the splendid display of bluebells but also with magnificent views of the countryside and rugged coastline. A really enjoyable outing. Our next meeting will be at 7.30pm on 16th May in The Village Hall when we will be trying our hand at Decoupage.

Define the Future

Volunteers Required Meeth Parish Council, agreed at its March meeting that a Steering Group (Neighbourhood Development Committee) should be established to develop and deliver a Neighbourhood Development Plan (NP) for the Parish. A Neighbourhood Development Plan is a community-led framework for defining future development, regeneration and conservation of a designated area. The foundation of a good neighbourhood plan is effective community involvement from the beginning of the process. With that in mind, we are seeking volunteers from within the Parish to join the committee and actively support this real opportunity to shape the future of our parish for the next 15-20 years. If you would like to help with this exciting project, then please contact either William Knapman (07798 530852) or Ray Hughes (01837 810119) to register your interest.

EXBOURNE Skittles

The final evening of the skittles winter season ended on Friday April 7. The results were as follows and this is averages during the winMay 2017

ter. Highest average lady was Christine Stoneman with 48, highest average was Joe Stoneman with 52, highest score with 3 balls (17), Joe Stoneman after a bowl off with Christine. Winner of the knockout was Doris Piper after a bowl off with Ethel Nancekivell and the highest attendance was Jim Stacey, who did not miss a week. The wooden spoon for the lady was won by Nikki Craig and Jim Stacey for the man. All the money raised goes to village hall funds and the next season will begin on October 6.

Exbourne Local History Group

The latest meeting was held in the village hall on Tuesday April 18 and the speakers were Mike and Eleanor Paddock. Mike was an apprentice Horse Logger and also worked at Highgrove for the Prince of Wales. His talk, with slides, covered the use of heavy horses through the ages and how they are used on their farm at Highampton. All the work is done with mostly gypsy type cobs and covers everything from ploughing, grass cutting and baling hay without using any oil. They use harness made of plastic which is imported from the Amish people in America. Next month the group is visiting Morwelham Quay on May 16.

Dog Mess

It is with great sadness that I have been asked to put a piece in the Pump regarding dog owners who do not take their responsibility of clearing up after their pets seriously. Neil Price ed.

Your Village, Your Say, 6th May

We now know that the emerging Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan expects Exbourne to accommodate about 30 new houses in the next 17 years. The Neighbourhood Plan is your opportunity to shape the future of our area and influence

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TAI CHI – MASTER DING ACADEMY DEVON

Hatherleigh Community Centre (Main Hall) Suitable for adults of all ages and fitness levels Fridays 10.30–Noon For more information contact: Brian McDonald, Instructor Master Ding Academy Devon Traditional Tai Chi Chuan Phone: 078 6464 6789 eMail: [email protected] Web: www.mdadevontaichi.com

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where and how this development takes place. We will be asking for your feedback on potential development sites and much more at the Community Consultation Day in the Village Hall between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday 6th May. Please come and have your say. You can be affected by change or affect change - the choice is yours.

WI

Exbourne, Sampford Courtenay & Jacobstowe WI The latest meeting was held in Sampford Courtenay village hall on April 6. Everyone was welcomed and Jerusalem was sung. The speaker was Debbie Hastings, who has held many horticultural postions during her career. These included Head Gardener at Dulwich College and Birbeck College. She gave a presentation on Victorian Gardens, explaining how the wealthy developed gardens with cheap labour and the many plants that were being imported. After tea and biscuits the business was dealt with. The Coffee Morning held in Old Schools, Hatherleigh had raised £220. It was decided that at the next Coffee Morning in October, there should be more savoury items and not as much bric-a-brac. The first meeting to arrange the Okehampton Show entry is to be held on April 20 at Ethel Nancekivell's. The Exbourne Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Day is on May 6 in the village hall and the WI has been asked to supply tea/coffee and biscuits. Margaret Hawkins, Annie Warren, Ann Langworthy and Ann Leaman volunteered to carry this out. There are to be joint captains for the skittles team next season. They are Ann Langworthy and Shirley KIng. The next walk is at the Fox and Hounds, Bridestowe on April 28. The winner of the Flower of the Month was Margaret Rook and Margaret Cleveland won May 2017

the competition for a piece of Victorian memorabilia. The next meeting is in Exbourne village hall on Thursday May 11 at 7.30pm and will be the Annual Meeting.

Exbourne Local History Group.

The Annual General Meeting took place in the village hall on Tuesday March 21. The reports of events during the last 12 months were given, as well as the financial report. The committee were re-elected for the coming year. Chairman - Mike Luxton, secretary - Rose Williams, treasurer - Dave Weeks, research and archive co-ordinator - Sue Rose and Margaret Weeks. After the business part of the meeting, the speaker was Dave Huyton, who is an Exbourne resident and a paramedic for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. He showed slides and explained how the air ambulances started, the areas they cover with the two aircraft, the speed they travel at and the hospitals they fly to. He explained about the equipment they carry and the medical procedures they can carry out before transporting the patient. Members expressed interest in the subject and asked Dave several questions after his talk and he was thanked by Mike Luxton

Morwellham Quay

Visit to Morwellham Quay with Exbourne Local History Group. We will be visiting Morwellham Quay on Tuesday 16th May. If you would like to join us, the cost will be £9.50 which includes a wide range of displays and activities and a train trip into the George and Charlotte Copper Mine. We will be car sharing and leaving Exbourne at 9.30 a.m. Why not join us! Phone 01837851426 or email [email protected] for further details or to reserve a place.

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PUMP HOUSE UPHOLSTERY

For the Frame Bespoke picture framing in the Okehampton area [email protected] www.fortheframe.com 07960448374

01409231553 [email protected] Unsurpassed upholstery skills loose covers made cushion fillings replaced good fabric selection estimates collection and delivery all part of the service MARY HOLLAND &JOHN MOULTON BLACK TORRINGTON EX21 5PY www.pumphouseupholstery.co.uk

Reflexology and Reiki Healing Relaxing and therapeutic treatments to help reduce stress, assist recovery from illness, and improve general health and well-being. Jacquie Kenny MAR. 01837 851793. email: [email protected]

Gentle & deeply relaxing

Hatha Yoga Rolling short courses on Tuesday evenings at Hatherleigh Community Centre

Next courses: 2nd—30th May 6th June to 4th July Contact Paul on 01409 231304 Email: [email protected] ~ Booking essential ~

T C M Plumbing Burst Pipes? Tap dripping? Valves leaking? Radiators not getting hot? Gutters blocked or leaking? Based locally at Inwardleigh we cover the surrounding areas—No job too small.

Contact Tim Morgan on 01837 810599 Website www.tcmplumbing.org.uk To see what we can do for you.

Charlesworth Nicholl & Co SOLICITORS Your Friendly Local Lawyers Residential Leases Agricultural Landlord & Tenant Commercial Probate Family Matters Wills Telephone: 01363 774706 31 High Street, Crediton www.charlesworthnicholl.co.uk

Rob Love Gardening & Landscaping ALL ASPECTS OF HARD LANDSCAPING GARDENING AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE Hatherleigh Based

Call: Rob 07795 597 068

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Hugely Talented GIOISCA FRIDAY 26th May. 7.30 pm. The hugely talented GIOISCA are performing at St Mary's Church, - David Davies on Organ/Piano; Heloise West -Soprano; Claude Lamon - Trumpet; Cecilia Lamon - Violin. A varied performance with refreshment and Draw in the interval, proceeds to the Church and a Local Charity. Tickets available from the Burrow or www.eventbrite.com/gioiscamusic-for-may-tickets-3370823323 at £10 each.

Jammie Dodgers

our children’s group run by the Church in Exbourne We are currently working on requirements to run Jammie Dodgers as an after-school club in the school. We are not quite sure of the timing of this, but will inform everyone once we have a start date. In the meantime, do join us for our friendly family services at the Parish Church. 11.00am, Sunday 14th May Family Service with refreshments available before the service Everyone is welcome

Council Notes

Extracts from the draft minutes of the Exbourne with Jacobstowe Parish Council meeting held on the 29 March 2017. Six Parish Councillors were present together with Borough Councillor Lois Samuel and one member of the public. The member of the public explained the reason for submitting amended plans for a two storey rear extension at Coombe House Exbourne. The Borough Councillor reported that the new WDBC website is now live and is much improved. She also reported that the Joint Local Plan (JLP) is in place and undergoing the consultation period. Cllr Samuel said that the Homeless Strategy has helped prevent 226 cases of people becoming homeless. She also brought to Councillors attention the Disability May 2017

Hatherleigh Pre-School 01837 811264 www.hatherleighpreschool.com

Learning through play in a friendly environment Ofsted REGISTERED Pre-School sessions for 2-5 years, 9.00 to 3.15 Monday - Friday term time in Hatherleigh Community Centre. All children aged 3+ are entitled to 15 hours per week of statutory funding (EYEF). Children aged 2 may be eligible for up to 15 hours per week 2gether funding. Chatterbox is our parent and toddler group for 0-3 year olds run by Pre-school staff on Friday’s from 9.15 -11 in the Children’s Centre room during term time, £1 per child. For more information, drop in to see us, visit our website, or our administrator can be contacted on 07939 503698 email [email protected]

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Holiday Villa in Spain Rural Mountain Retreat Private Pool Enjoy sunshine and walking Holidays up in the Andalusian Mountains Sleeps 6 reasonable rates. WWW.CASABRISA.CO.UK or call Neil and Sue on 01837 811216 Enjoy walking, Birdwatching or Just Relax

HANDY-VAN Man and Van – Ready to Help! Removals; Garden Clearance Local or Long Distance Any Job considered, big or small Labouring, Shifting – Man, Van and Trailer Available for Hire Reasonable Rates

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Children’s swimming Lessons for all ages and abilities, Baby & Toddler, Pre School lessons for age 2 1/2 upwards, Children’s lessons 7 days a week, Junior Lifeguard Academy, Swim Club, Fun Holiday Activities, Fully Qualified Instructors STA International Learn To swim program

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Tel 01409 221580 Ruby Oak Park, Brandis Corner, EX22 7YA Deer Management Services

Are you experiencing problems with deer? Woodland, crop, hedgerow or garden damage? All species of deer controlled. 20 years of local deer management experience, fully qualified and insured. Please telephone: Mobile 07708866310

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Facility Grant offered by WDBC. Neighbourhood Plan Update. In the Borough Council’s JLP, Exbourne has been defined as a “Sustainable Village” and the NP Group proposes to make some comments regarding some areas of uncertainty in relation to the policy in this area. The JLP has made an assessment that around 30 new homes are capable of coming forward in Exbourne in the period from 2014 to 2034. However the NP should be able to maintain a certain amount of control on timing and which sites are used. Cllr Lawson reported that Little Ellicroft Meadow at Jacobstowe would be too small for an Air Ambulance Night Landing Site however the Playing Field at Exbourne would still be an option. Cllr Foster explained the survey he completed for Highways relating to the 38 potholes on roads around the village. It was agreed to forward the survey together with a letter to DC Cllr McInnes. Planning. Councillors agreed a Neutral decision to a Notification for Prior Approval for change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house class C3 on land at Mucksey Lane, Exbourne. Councillors agreed to support amended plans for two storey rear extension at Coombe House, Exbourne. Within their comments of support they suggested as the adjacent orchard was considered agricultural land it should be delineated on the plan and kept separate from the domestic curtilage. The Annual Parish Meeting will be held in Exbourne Village Hall on Wednesday 26 April 2017 at 7 pm followed by a Parish Council Meeting at 8 pm. Wayne Keenan from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service will speak at the Annual Parish Meeting about parking issues in Exbourne and how they affect the Fire Service.

Exbourne Village Hall

These events will be running in the Village Hall during May 2017 On Thursday 4th May the Hall will be in use as a Polling Station for Devon County Council May 2017

elections Table Tennis is on Monday evenings from 6.30pm – contact Mark Tungate (851225) This is a regular event that anyone can join in but the Table Tennis equipment is available for use at other times at a nominal charge of £1 per head and no charge for children. Contact Sheila White (01837 851306). Are you interested in getting a little more active and getting your joints and muscles a bit more supple without having to go to a gym ? If so then Yoga on a Friday morning in the Village Hall might be just what you are looking for. Kathy holds regular sessions on Friday mornings from 09.30 a.m. until 11.00 a.m. and caters for everyone from the newest beginner to those who are more expert. Come along and give it a try. Exbourne Community Library in Exbourne Village Hall Please note that if you borrow a book from the Community Library it should be returned to the Community Library and not to the Library Van or the Okehampton Library. In conjunction with the Devon Library Service The dates for May are Wednesday 10th (Community Library) Wednesday 24th (community library and library van) The library is open from 3.30 p.m. until 4.30 p.m.and we serve light refreshments during that time. The service is free and books may also be borrowed from the Community Library at other times using the forms in the yellow “honesty” file.

Exbourne Garden Club

Our May speaker is Dave Squire who will be giving and illustrated talk on “The History and Development of Rosemoor Garden” on Tuesday 9th May at 7.30 p.m. Cost £3 per person If you are not already on the mailing list and would like to join please contact Sheila White on 01837 851306 or email [email protected] there is no annual subscription you just pay for what you want to attend.

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CLINIC AT THE Community Centre 10am 21st March, 9th May, 11th July, 12th Sept & 14th Nov Call for an appointment Nail Cutting Service, Problems treated: Ingrowing Fungal - Thickened Corn & callous removal - Verrucae & Fungal - Diabetics cared for - Foot Massage Mrs. Sally Bainborough RN. DN cert. Dip CFHP. MPSPract.

01769 580489 or Mob 07743 919387 e-mail: [email protected]

Footcare by a professional Nurse Peter Bright

THATCHER New work and re-thatching Water and Wheat Reed Ridges and Repairs Free Estimates and advice Professional Okehampton (01837) 810148 18 The Village Petrockstowe

Handy AnDIY For all of those jobs around the home that you Never get around to!

Andy Gilbert No job TOO small Competitive Rates 01837 811 201 07886 349 321 [email protected]

DAVID HUTTON MORTGAGES FREE MORTGAGE AND PROTECION ADVICE CALL 07753234282 01837 810029 24 OAKFIELD RD HATHERLEIGH, EX20 3JT [email protected]

Graham GILLAM RIBA 5 Newcombe Close, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1UG. 01837 53371 [email protected]

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Potholes Like most places in Devon and else where we are dogged by 'potholes' in ever increasing numbers. Sadly Exbourne has become another place to be affected by this problem. I know the matter has been reported to the Parish Council in hope that they from their official position might get the potholes repaired. Sadly this has not worked. As a result on the 2nd February 2017 I telephoned the Highways Dept on 034515551015 and reported the location of the potholes. I was given a Reference Number W17976664 and told the matter would be dealt and even thanked for reporting it. Sadly, but not to my surprise nothing was done. As a result I again contacted the Highways Dept on 29th March 2017 and politely told them of my displeasure that the promised repairs had not been carried out. I was informed that according to their records the potholes had been filled in. I told them that they had not been repaired and was informed that this would be looked into again and dealt with. On this occasion I was given another reference number W17993041. So it remains to be seen if it will be done but in the meantime the Highways authority have placed themselves in a vulnerable position in as much as two reports have now been registered and sufficient time has passed to allow the work to be done. Should it now transpire that as a result of these potholes damage is caused to a vehicle, or some one falls whilst crossing the road having caught their foot in the pot hole, or a motor or pedal cyclist is thrown off their bike, then the High Ways Dept can be sued for damages. Should that situation arise then the Reference Numbers I have given above should be referred to, plus I would be prepared to make a statement to corroborate what I have done and said above. This might be a big stick to crack a walnut but some times its needed. Mr Steve Gazzard May 2017

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BBQ Service Parties, gatherings etc. Catering for 20 to 200 people Food Hygiene Certificated [email protected] 07970 163 228

C. Dumpleton PET FOOD etc. For all your Pet Food Requirements At Hatherleigh Market every Tuesday Town Barton, Highampton,

WHITEGATES JOINERY BESPOKE JOINERY SPECIALISTS KITCHENS, STAIRS, DOORS, SLIDING SASH WINDOWS, CONSERVATION WORK FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE CALL ROGER

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Volunteering @ Easterbrook Farm If you can spare a morning, an afternoon or even an occasional day, we would love to welcome you to become a volunteer to help with Horticulture and Ground Maintenance supporting our housemates who are young, outward going people with learning disabilities. More info: www.easterbrookfarm.co.uk Contact Graham on 01837 851 674 “HELPING US TO HELP OTHERS” www.easterbrookfarm.co.uk 38 Hatherleigh, Meeth, Exbourne, Jacobstowe, Northlew and Monkokehampton May 2017

Sampford Courtenay Flower Club. Visitor Gretchen White gave a vivid demonstration of ‘The abundance of the Seasons’, on Monday 10th April, a source of inspiration to all those there. Our next meeting will be on Monday 8th May at 2.30pm with a demonstration given by Heather Werkmeister entitled ‘Summer Happenings’. Why not come and join us at Sampford Courtenay Village Hall for an afternoon of fantastic floral art? Also Coffee Morning and Plant Stall in aid of the Flower Club to be held in Sampford Courtenay Village Hall between 10 and 12 noon an Saturday 13th May 2017. Come and have a coffee, buy a cake or an unusual plant to take home.

IDDESLEIGH

Classical Guitar Concert with Stephen Yates St James Church Iddesleigh on Friday 26th May 7pm start tickets: £10 £8 for friends to include refreshments tel: 01805 804347 or 01837 811696 Stephen Yates - classical guitarist composer playing an interesting range of music

NORTHLEW

St. Thomas of Canterbury, Northlew.

Ploughman's lunch

We'll be having our Spring Ploughman's lunch on May 20th, from noon until 2p.m. in the Churchroom . There is a list on the table in the Churchroom and if you would like to come to the lunch, please add your name and pay on the day. Tickets are £5.50 for adults and £2.50 for children, (or you can phone 01409 221036 to book). Come and enjoy one of our healthy lunches, a good chat (and a not so slimming May 2017

pud!)

Easter The Church was almost full for Easter Communion, including lots of children, which was lovely. The bells rang, the choir sang, the children enjoyed their egg hunt and we were able to worship God in this ancient place in freedom. Not so in some countries. And I thought how fortunate we are. Thanks for the eggs, Trix!

Rest in Peace

A service of thanksgiving for the life of James Forbes McInnes took place at the Parish Church on March 17th. Jim, as he was known to everyone, was a well loved farmer here for many years before he and Hilda moved to Okehampton. He will be sadly missed by his son and daughter and sister and their families as well as the farming community with which he had such a long connection. May he rest in peace.

Northlew Doodlebugs

We were unable to run Doodlebugs in April, but have two opportunities for you to come and have fun at our churches’ children’s group in May. Meeting at 3.00-4.00pm in the Methodist Chapel Room. May 6th What difference does Easter make? Come and have fun with fish. May 27th Going up and coming down Exploring Ascension and Pentecost with parachutes (Please bring a very small teddy, or a Playmobil or Lego figure along) Please do also join us for our Family Service in Northlew Parish Church 10.00 am, Sunday 28th May Everyone is Welcome

Rogation Sunday

Celebrate Rogation Sunday on the Farm Courtesy of Phil and Sue Friend @ Wad-

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A caring lady

Paw Prints Pet Care

FUNERAL DIRECTOR

18a Higher Street Hatherleigh nr Okehampton Devon EX20 3JD

Mrs. Margaret Grigg Personal 24 hour attention Greenbank, Barlands Way, Dolton, Winkleigh, EX19 8QB

01805 804216

Tele 07392072463 email [email protected] Face book paw prints pet care Dog walking small pet sitting and vet visits DBS checked and fully insured.

Damian J. Miles GG (GIA), AJP (GIA), R.J.Dip. FNAJ

JEWELLER Repairs to Jewellery and Silverware Pearl and Bead Stringing Commissions & Valuations Jewellery Bought and Sold

Tel: 07899 680841 Email: [email protected] www.damianmiles.co.uk

Qualified greenkeeper offering professional lawn care and garden maintenance Contact us for a free lawn analysis 07870 896083 [email protected] devongardensolutions.co.uk

James Miller ATV Contractor For all your small scale needs Call: 07712644883 Follow us on

Email: [email protected] Visit: www.jrmagservices.co.uk Services Provided:  GPS Mapping  ATV Boom/Knapsack Spraying  Garden Maintenance ATV Weed Wiping  Chain-Sawing  Mini Digger works  Tractor driving  Paddock Maintenance Service not listed email or call for a chat.

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Play together... learn together at

Exbourne Pre-School Tel: 07583 058049

email:[email protected]

Pre-School sessions available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday and Friday 9.15am to 3.15pm, children can attend full or part days. All children aged 3+ are entitled to 15 hours statutory funding (Early Years Entitlement). Children aged 2 may be eligible for 15 hours a week 2gether funding. Please feel free to come and have a look – but ring first. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact us on 07583 058049 email us at [email protected]

land Barton, Northlew 6.30pm, Sunday 21st May United Rogation Service Come and join us as we celebrate and pray for the work of our farmers. Refreshments will be served after the service. Everyone is Welcome

OTHER PARISHES Dawn Chorus Walk

Dawn Chorus walk around Belstone parish, led by Chris Walpole. Meet 5.30am on 13th May outside Belstone Village Hall. Breakfast in Hall afterwards, at 8am approx. Please wear your walking boots; suggested donations of £2 for walk only or £5 for breakfast, for Hall funds; sorry, no dogs. Contact 01837 840498. EX20 1RB

Two Rivers Orchestra

The Okehampton Choral Society with the Two Rivers Orchestra (leader Mark Dicken) will present a summer concert on Saturday 1st July at Fairplace Church in Okehampton.  Beginning at 7:30pm, the programme will include Vivaldi's 'Gloria' and several shorter works by Henry Purcell. The choir, under its conductor Richard Edwards, will be joined by six soloists from May 2017

London, Exeter and Truro Cathedral. Tickets, price £10 for adults and £5 for children, will be available from the 12th June from Beanfeast in the Arcade and Donalds, Okehampton and from Michael Houghton;01837 861497.

May Events

at Okehampton Library Star Wars Activity at Okehampton Library Thursday 4 May 15:45-16:45 Friday 5 May 15:45-16:45 Saturday 6 May 10:00-11:00 For children over 5 - tickets in advance £1 each Thursday 18 May 19:00 Writing Crime, Reporting Crime, talk by Simon Hall Author and BBC Home Affairs Correspondent, Simon Hall, will share some of the insights from his career as a TV reporter and author in this talk: from the poignant to the hilarious and downright ridiculous. Tickets £3 to include refreshments –available from Okehampton Library Saturday 27 May 10:00-11:00 Elmer Day Activities Dress in your brightest colours and join us for a celebration of everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant! Free event for children Where’s Wally Week 30 May – 3 June Tuesday 30 May 14:30-15:30 & Thursday 1

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FOR ALL TYPES OF GARDEN MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING PATIOS AND FENCING ETC CALL DAN ON 01837 811219 07403 648998

Town and Country Decor Over 20 year experiences in all aspects of interior and exterior decorating. Specialists in barn conversions, character and period buildings but all jobs considered big or small. Good knowledge and experience of eco and lime plaster paints. For a free quote call Nick on 07799446704

Pipers Cottage Bed and Breakfast 01837 811701 Roger and Janice Bunker 8 Oakfield Road, Hatherleigh Okehampton Devon EX20 3JT

J.C. Services Decorating/plumbing/repairs/ modernisation, odd jobs/kitchens and Bathrooms Fitted On a budget? Ideas to update your kitchen or bathroom instead of replacing.

Call 07910849053 0183783056

Sarah Woollacott Professional Gardener

RHS qualified and experienced Garden Maintenance plant selection and garden design Springbank House South Street Hatherleigh 01837 811767 07599 227828

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June 10:30-11:30 ‘Where’s Wally’ bag of fun Celebrate 30 years of Where’s Wally For children over 5 – tickets in advance £1 each Where’s Wally Treasure Hunt - during library opening hours Search for Wally and other characters hidden around the library Children under 8 must be accompanied to all events by a responsible adult Okehampton Library, 4 North Street, Okehampton EX20 1AR 01837 52805

Petrockstowe Beer Festival

May 20 Beer and wine festival in the Baxter Hall Petrockstowe, Hog roast Meat and veggie pasties, £3 entrance includes free glass, Live music Children go free, 2pm to 8pm profits go to the Baxter Hall Charity. Wine tasting with Torview Wines £6 at 5:30 and 6:30pm inc cheese and biscuits all beer and cider at £2:50, come and enjoy yourself. email [email protected] tel 07749 200758

10th Merton Vintage and Classic Vehicle Rally

Final preparations are well underway for this years’ event this is our 10th Vintage and Classic Vehicle Rally being held on Sunday 30th April 2017. Last year over 1000 people came to the day and we hope the same this year will be the same if not more as we have even more going on throughout the day being our 10th year!! Merton is on the A386 between Torrington and Okehampton. We have plenty of free parking and we look forward to welcoming you all on the day. £3 adults; £1 child; under 5’s FREE. 11 am to 5 pm. Sunday 30th April 2017 11 am to 5 pm See over 100 Vintage and Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Tractors and more....... 1950 OB Bedford Bus Rides Arena Events Cream Teas Rolls Royce Rides BBQ and Bar Craft Stalls Art Exhibition Really Wild Learning Dartmoor Falconry Fairground Rides Ferret Racing Hockings Ice Cream Local Produce Stalls Bideford Youth Pipe Band May 2017

Dutch Organ North Devon Gundog Display Wonderstruck Science Live Music?.and more! Admission: £3 Under 16’s: £1 Under 5’s: FREE A GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT ? NOT TO BE MISSED!! For more information regarding this fantastic event in it’s 10th Year contact: Vehicles Tony - 01805 603400 Stalls etc Janette 01805 603604 e-mail: [email protected] Merton is on the A386 between Torrington and Hatherleigh EX20 3EQ

Okehampton U3A Meeting

There will be a talk by Michael Jeeks entitled The Writing of Historical Crime Novels The published author of over 40 novels, Michael has always been fascinated by history and the Devon countryside. His books have won wide acclaim in the UK and abroad, and been shortlisted for prizes such as the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award - a rare accolade for a medieval novel. Michael is a past Chairman of the Crime Writers Association. Amongst his wide range of interests he was a founder member of "Tinners Morris Dancers". He loves writing and says "It is the only career for which I am paid to daydream". We meet at the Ockment Centre, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR at 2.30PM. Okehampton U3A welcomes new or prospective members, who will receive a warm welcome. The only requirement is that members are not in full time employment. More information can be found at www.u3a-okehampton.org.uk; or please contact our chairman at [email protected]. If you would rather turn up and introduce yourself thatâ??s fine too. After each talk there is always a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits even a chance to win a raffle prize. A donation of £1 at the door is always appreciated.

May Fair

Sunday 30 April 12:00-16:00 May Fair, Simmons Park Pop along and meet the Friends of Okehampton Library, who will be at the fair with various activities and selling second hand books. EX20 1EP

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LOCAL CONTACTS

Meeth

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Church:Rev Ruth Hansford 810314 Churchwarden:Beryl Toop 810553 PCC Secretary:W. Knapman 811886 Treasurer: J. Leigh-Pemberton 810644 Organist: Vacant Bell Captain:J. Dennis 01805 804212 Booking Village Hall:J. Chapman810171

Hatherleigh

Reader:Dr. Michael Winter O.B.E851718 Reader: Sandra Collier 810042 Church Warden: Vacant PCC Treasurer:Julie Fishleigh- 810127 Church Youth Group:Kevin Down Old Schools:D and F Greenwood 810685 Church hire: Mrs. P. Vick 810418 Sunday School:Ruth Morris 810710 Captain of Bells:M. Wonnacott 07870307441 Church Flowers:Claire Brussel 810319 Methodist Church:Josie Sanders 810516 Town Clerk:Rose Lock 01805 804254 Town Crier Ros Chard 659243 Community Centre: 810239 Sportfield/Pavilion:J. Wonnacot 811739 G. P. Dr. F Fernandez 810283 Primary School:Caroline Boother 810248 Information Centre 811808 Hatherleigh Market 810496 British Legion:Paul Wilkinson 810361 Carnival: Dawn Stevens 810265 Hatherleigh pre-school 811264 Handbell Ringers: Fay Kingsford 811163 Silver Band rep Jane Fawcett 810791 [email protected] 741741

Monkokehampton

Church Representative Old School Room, Val Murrin

Jacobstowe

851526 851262

Church:Rev Ruth Hansford 810314 Church Warden:Duncan Michie 851961 PCC Secretary:Vacant PCC Treasurer: Rod Lane 851207 Captain of Bells:Rod Lane 851207 Parish Clerk:Marilyn Weeks 851269

Exbourne

Reader: Dr. M. Winter 851718 Churchwardens:Lorraine Aagaard 851246 Dr. M. Winter 851718 PCC Treasurer:Nicholas Kenealy851635 Captain of Bells Graham Storer 851249 Village Hall: Sheila White 851306 Booking Playing Field:Elas Dunn 851530 C of E School:Mrs C Gilbert 851205 Choir:Pauline Savage 851461 Methodist:Rev. N. Coke Woods 810591 Parish Clerk:Zena Tett 07711 255525 Pre-School: 07583058049

Northlew (std code 01409 unless stated) Church Rev Ruth Hansford01837 810314 Church warden Mrs. P. Durston 221036 Mr. S Millership 221183 PCC Treasurer Mrs. Julie James 221663 PCC Secretary Mrs J Millership 221409 Organist Mr D. Chivers 221665 Choir Dr M Livingstone 221659 School Mr. Hugh Lea 221420 Methodist Revd N. Coke Woods 01837 810591 Parish Clerk Mrs J Millership 221409 News Mrs J Wilson 220254 Victory Hall Jayne William 221225 Parish Pump Mrs. P. Durston 221036 Captain of Bells S. Millership 221183

M.P. Mel Stride Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01392 823306 Patrick Kimber WDBC Councillor: Tel 01837 810057 James McInnes Devon County Councillor:-Tel 861364

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