Hartland

Christmas Eve at the Front

An interesting letter has just been received by Mrs Packer, of Broadclyst, from her husband, Corpl Packer of A Company, 1st Battalion Devonshire Regiment, who is serving with the Expeditionary Force in Northern France. In the course of a letter he describes a remarkable incident which occurred on Christmas Eve between the British and German trenches.

First Festival Win For Hartland Band - 18th March 1977

Returning to competitions after a gap of several years, Hartland Band achieved its first festival win ever.
At the South West Brass Band Association's Spring festival at Barnstaple they were first in section three's test piece and second in the march. In addition, euphonium player Dave Webber won the soloist prize in his section and there was, unusually, a special mention for the band's percussion player, RAF man Peter Last.
Mr Eric Slade, recently appointed musical director of Hartland Band, said the band's successes were the result of three month's hard work.
Bideford Band scored a fine winning double. Bideford schoolgirl Lynda Downing, who plays the flugelhorn was judged the best soloist.
Although Bideford Junior Band were unplaced in their section, John Raymont on the euphonium was awarded the prize for the best soloist.

Hartland Topics

Hartland Topics - 24th February 1967

Women's Service: The interdenominational Women's World Day of Prayer was observed by a united congregation at the Methodist Church on Friday. This year's order of service, which is recognised by the women of 150 countries, was prepared by Queen Salote of Tonga shortly before she died. The local service was led by Mrs H R Niel and the reader was Mrs F H Lockyear.
Hartland Darts: Bradworthy head the Hartland and District League. Hoops Inn are still propping up the 11-team league from the bottom with 60 points.
A jumble sale held at the Methodist schoolroom on Saturday in aid of Guild charities, raised £13 10s. In addition to local causes, the Methodist Guild is pledged to support Homes for the Aged, the Guild hospital at Ilesha in Nigeria, and the National Children's Home.
His many friends in the locality will miss Corporal Marcus (Nick) Nicholson who, after three years with RAF Hartland, has a new posting on the Continent. He has helped behind the bard at the Westcountry Inn and has always been willing to lend a hand, making friends among locals and visitors alike.
Whist Drive: Hartland and Welcombe Liberal Association held a whist drive at the W.I. hall last week. There were seven tables in play and Mr L Middle was MC. Prizewinners were Mrs G Bayliss, Mrs O Westlake, Mrs D Redclift, Mrs T Beer, Mr S Johns, Mr T Beer, Miss Janet Heard, Mrs E Jeffery. Winner of the draw was Mrs J Hobbs.
An enjoyable evening was spent at Hartland Methodist Guild when Mr J Lees of Clovelly showed slides depicting scenes photographed on holidays in Austria. Mr A Thorne, who presided, also gave the epilogue.