In the Gazette edition dated 5 January 1973

 

Births
Newton – On December 12th 1972, at NDDHMU to Pauline (nee Auberton) and Paul, a daughter, Hayley.
Wright – On December 18th 1972, at the Grenville Nursing Home, to Jeremy and Anna (nee Cross), a son, Barnaby John, a brother for Toby.

Engagements
Bond-Petherick – Both families have pleasure in announcing the engagement of Susan, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Petherick, 8 Stanhope Terrace, Bideford, and Philip, son of Mr and Mrs F G Bond, ‘Homeland’, Bucks Cross.
George-Grills – Mr and Mrs J Grills, of Sessacott, Putford, have pleasure in announcing the engagement of their only daughter, Carol, to Jeffrey, only son of Mr and Mrs H George, of Looseham, Monkleigh. Congratulations from both families.
Lamey-Landolfi – Both families have great pleasure in announcing the engagement of Gillian, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs I Landolfi, 31 Bude Street, Appledore, to Michael, youngest son of Mr and Mrs J Lamey, 20 Staddon Road, Appledore.
Skinner-Esam – Mr and Mrs R Esam, 66 Pynes Lane, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Susan, to Mr Kevin Skinner, son of Mr and Mrs R Skinner, 23 Stucley Road, Bideford.
Westcott-Rees – Pete and Mary Westcott (nee Bedler) of 6 Stanbury Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol, are happy to announce the engagement of their eldest son Owen, to Jenny, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs D Bees, of Stapleton, Bristol.

Marriages
Heal-Norman – On Saturday December 16 1972, at Lanteglos Parish Church, Camelford, Brian Charles, fourth son of Mr and Mrs T A Heal, High Park, Bideford, to Susan Jane, only daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Norman, 2 Trefew Road, Camelford.
Heywood-Brooks – On December 28th 1972, at St Helen’s Church, Abbotsham, George William Heywood, of Bowden, Buckland Brewer, to Joyce Brooks, of Pusehill, Westward Ho!