Hatherleigh Event Reports in Pictures

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Page updated: November 15, 2016

Picture Reports Index Page

Separate Sections: Soccer, Carnival

Our aim is to cover - in pictures and words - as much about the town as possible, building up an archive and showing what a great place this is to visit. If you have a digital camera and would like to contribute just let us know. We will upload your shots to the web site: all you have to do is let us have the originals on a CD or memory stick. If there's not that many, just email them as a zip file.

EVENT		SUMMARY
Hatherleigh Carnival 2016		Devon's best Carnival exceeded all expectations in 2016 when the town put on a massive show for a very large crowd indeed.
ChilliSkate 2016		6 images of wheeled performers registering high on the Scoville scale.
The Tar Barrel Challenge 2016		27 teams from organisations in and around Hathereigh competed in 4-man time trials to pull a single barrel/sled combination up to The Square and back again, with an obstacle course to negotiate half way! All to support Tar Barrel funds. 4 pages of images, including the winners and several solo and duo pullers who stole the show at times. Plus some outakes showing that it was not the doddle some people expected.
Hatherleigh Players at Sampford Courtenay		A stunning performance of Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit in the open air
Brian Doidge's Funeral		A Tar Barrel funeral carriage was built for one of Hatherleigh's longest serving Tar Barrel Committee members
Walruses 2015		Local bonkers crew takes to the waters of the River Lew on New Years Day
Beating the Bounds 2014		A septennial 7.5 mile jaunt around the parish to confirm the boundaries .
Diamond Jubilee in Hatherleigh		Pictures of the June 4th Celebrations in The Square and on the Moor, including the parade, best cakes, best decorated house and more.
Olympic Flame in Hatherleigh		Who's was the best torch?
Festival 2012
Diamond Jubilee in Exbourne		Stories as they happen in the run-up to the Jubilee weekend and during the celebrations, with pictures from all three days and a downloadable programme!
Hatherleigh Carnival 2011		The South West's best Carnival took to the streets once again.
Ground Breaking for The Burrow		Two vicars bless the site where The Burrow underground Shop will be built in Exbourne
Island Party		Hatherleigh Carnival's annual bash to raise funds. The Queen was 'sashed' and the Prince and Princess were chosen in readiness for Carnival on November 12th. The Cornish Wurzells played the evening out in their inimitable style.
Hatherleigh Festival 2011		4 days of crafts, theatre, music and culture.
Chess 2011	Hath	International Chess Championship held normally in The Square, this year in Old Schools because of rain.
Jacobstowe Street Party	Jac	Jacobstowe celebrates the Royal Wedding
Royal Wedding Music Hall	Exb	Exbourne celebrated the Royal Wedding on April 29th 2011 with an old-fashioned Music Hall and sing-song
THE Wedding	Hath, N/lew, Jac, Exb	The marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton brought Devonians out onto the streets and squares to celebrate.
Ted Hughes	N/Taw	Former Poet Laureate Ted Hughes, who lived in North Tawton, was honoured with a Blue Plaque on April 28th 2011
Walrus Dip 2011	Hath	The mad jump in the Lew for charity
Red Lion Panto 2010	Exb	A version of Cinderella kept the pub full to the brim during a Winter beer festival in December 2010
Red Lion Panto 2010	Exb	A version of Cinderella kept the pub full to the brim during a Winter beer festival in December 2010
Christmas Concert 2010	Exb	The village entertained itself with some talented turns.
Richard's Parachute Jump	Exb	Richard Brock of Exbourne Cross Garage jumps to raise money for the Hatherleigh Silver Band
Carnival 2010	Hath	Taking place on Nov 13th 2010
Exbourne Heritage Day 2010	Exb	The local history group shows up its first year results.
The George rebuild	Hath	The Phoenix arises from the devasation of 2008.
Big Walk 2010	Exb	The village gets up early to walk for the Children's Hospice South West, and then returns for a hearty breakfast in the village hall.
Community Awards 2010	Hath	Seven special achievers received Awards for their contributions to the Community.
Walruses 2010	Hath	Strictly NOT Come Dancing was the theme this time
Carnival 2009	Hath	It's on November 14th - watch this space for updates!
Tour of Britain photos	Hath	4 pages of photographs of the start in Hatherleigh on September 18th 2009
Tour of Britain 2009	Hath	Stage 7 of the prestigious Tour of Britain cycle race started in Hatherleigh on September 18th. Here's the promotional stuff.
Ruby Run 2009	Hath	Annual half marathon between Hatherleigh and Holsworthy. This year it started in Hatherleigh.
Chess Challenge 2009	Hath	A nailbiting afternoon in the Square
'Allo 'Allo	Hath	Hatherleigh Players presented the popular TV sitcom 'Allo 'Allo for the 2009 contribution to the Festival (below)
Festival 09	Hath	A Modest affair compared with previous years, but some fun was had. A Mini Film Festival kept film buffs occupied.
Walruses 2009	Hath	Annual Dip on January 1st in the River Lew for that bonkers crew calling themselves The Walruses. Money raised goes to good causes locally.
The George Hotel RIP	Hath	A fire that started in one corner of this historic coaching inn eventually raged unchecked throughout the building on December 23rd 2008 while stunned locals watched in disbelief. Although the fire died down in the early hours leaving ancient walls and stone chimney stacks standing, the building was razed to the ground within hours by demolition crews. We have several pages of materia: START HERE.
Rotary Christmas Auction	Hath	Annual auction where anything and everything goes. Held this year in The Bridge.
Carnival 2008	Hath	Devon's brightest and best Carnival got rained on this year but continued nevertheless. The rest of the day was fine and things took place more or less according to plan..
Halloween Party at Bridge Inn	Hath	The new owners of the Bridge chose October 31st 2008 for a Children's Halloween Party. There was a competition to find the best little horror!
Tar Barrels Half Marathon August 2008	Hath	The Tar Barrel Boys attempt to pull a set of Barrels to Winkleigh, and back!. That's 13 1/2 miles, or a half marathon distance. Find out if they managed to complete the pull.
Island Party 2008	Hath	The Hawaian theme was dampened by wet and windy weather, but t'was an excellent event nevertheless.
Festival 2008	Hath	A nice record of the day, including TyburnRig, BabelFish, general atmosphere shots, a sample of the Church flower displays, Revolvin Door and the great Bruce Airhead. A video still from the ABBA trubute concert too.
2008 Country Fair and Clay Pigeon Shoot	Hath	Steam Engines, Tractors and loads of fun at the Old Station House. To come.
The 'HATHERLEIGH' ship	Hath	We visit Captain Terry Bunker of the MV 'Hatherleigh' at its moorings under the Spinnaker Tower at Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth.
The Ruby Run 2008	Hath	Annual half marathon between Holsworthy and Hatherleigh. This year it was Hatherleigh's turn to host the finish.
Deanery Bell Ringing Competition 2008	Hath	St Johns Church in Hatherleigh hosted the annual bell ringing contest organised by Okehampton Deanery, winning two out of the three classes.
Walruses 2008	Hath	The annual dip into the River Lew on New Year's Day - this time themed on Barry Potta!
Carnival 2007	Hath	The Best in the West!
Tar Barrels First World Tour	Hath	A sponsored pull to Iddesleigh and back in September saw the Tar Barrel committee raise funds to ensure the future of their important Carnival tradition.
Island Party	Hath	This annual fund raiser for Carnival featured the Wild West
Flower Show 2007	Hath	Not just flowers, but food, children's crafts and photography too.
Festival 2007	Hath	Four days of fun, entertainment and learning in the streets and venues of Hatherleigh (July 12th - July 15 2007)
Alternative International Chess Congress 2007	Hath	An afternoon of unending thrills in The Square
Beating the Bounds 2007	Hath	A 10 mile walk to mark the old borough boundary. It's been taking place since medieval times, but only every 7 years so this was an unusual opportunity to record another Hatherleigh tradition! (Now includes even more pix - see links on page).
Mouse Racing in The George	Hath	7 races sponsored locally and all in aid of Carnival Funds
Court Leet 2007	Hath	March 24th, the day before lady Day, was the date of the 2007 Court Leet
Pyle's Agricultural Auction March 2007	Hath	To come
Walruses 2007	Hath	20th Anniversary of this now famous event
Xmas Trees 2006	Hath	Pictures of the Trees in St Johns Church
Xmas 2006	Hath	Switching on the lights
Carnival 2006	Hath	The big day in the Hatherleigh Calendar
Queens Dance 2006	Hath	Choosing the Carnival Royalty
Visit to Hatherleigh AUSTRALIA	Hath	Don Cudmore reports on his visit to our town's namesake on the other side of the world
Island Party 2006	Hath	Fund-raiser for the Carnival, themed on Pirates.
Flower Show 2006	Hath	An day of floral celebration, accompanied by gardening produce and crafts. Opened by Pete Walters with Oddie the Owl.
Festival 2006	Hath	Four days of fun, art and music in streets and venues around the town.
Springwatch 2006	Hath	The popular BBC TV wild life programme returns to Hatherleigh for another series starting on May 29th. We follow their progress in pictures!
Walruses 2006	Hath	Walrus and Grommet's Weird Bunny jump into the River Lew on New Year's Day!
Christmas Tree Festival 2005	Hath	Trees of all shapes, sizes and styles in St Johns
Christmas 2005	Hath	Xmas lights, trees, the town lit up, the open air Carol Service ... and a star!
Carnival 2005	Hath	Nothing needs to be said, except go take a look!
The Battle of Hatherleigh Moor	Hath	Sealed Knot re-enactment, held 13/14 August 2005, of a Civil War skirmish,

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