Funds for Village Hall
11 June 1965
1962 Harvest Queen5 October 1962
Lives in Vancouver4 August 1961
Mrs Lennard gave talk10 June 1960
More Than Four Inches of RainMore than four inches of rain in May and still bucketing down at Monkleigh on Saturday
£20 For Guide Dog FundA whist drive at Monkleigh raised £20 for the Monkleigh Primary School guide dog for the
Monkleigh WIAt Monkleigh W.I. Mrs Davie gave a helpful talk and demonstration on flower arranging
New members join16 January 1959
St George's Church, Monkleigh30 March 1951
Mr Grigg wins!3 April 1959
Church Warden Resigns At MonkleighClosely associated with St George's Church, Monkleigh, since boyhood, Mr William Nethercott
Mrs Wainwright - MonkleighToday is Mrs Marie Wainwright's last day as cook supervisor at Monkleigh Primary School before retirement
Funds for Village Hall11 June 1965
Rodeo included in fete for Village Hall
A flavour of the old ‘wild west’ came to Monkleigh. One of the attractions of a programme in aid of village hall funds was a rodeo. Despite the drizzly weather there was an enthusiastic gathering of about 400 from the village and several miles around to watch equally enthusiastic would-be cowboys ride bareback and without reins 15 unbroken ponies brought from the Cornish moors. Brian Gilbert, of Monkleigh, held the saddle on the ‘bucking bronco’ for the longest period and gained the subsequent first prize. Second was Keith Moore, and third, R Jasper.
The fete was opened by TV announcer, Mr Stuart Hutchinson. Light rain fell frequently during the afternoon and evening but did not prove to be a major problem as a good crowd still braved the unpleasant weather to wander around the field purchasing goods on the stalls.
Other competitions including darts, fancy dress, baby show, pillow fight and sheep weight judging.
The secretary of the fete, Mrs E A
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1962 Harvest Queen5 October 1962
Shebbear Harvest Queen
Margaret Gilbert, of Knowle Farm, Monkleigh, was chosen Harvest Queen at a harvest ball organised by Shebbear Church repair committee and held in the village hall there.
Lives in Vancouver4 August 1961
Still thinks our pace ‘too slow'
A man who emigrated to Canada 50 years ago because ‘everything around here was too slow’ is at present holidaying in North Devon visiting friends and relatives.
He is Monkleigh born and bred Mr J E Prouse. It was in 1911 that he first obeyed the wanderlust and went to Alberta. In world war one he found himself back in England and when he was discharged in 1920 he came back to Monkleigh with every intention of settling down. Six months later he was back in Canada.
In Vancouver, where he now lives, Mr Prouse has been a representative for a food products firm, retiring in May this year. He decided to make the trip to England for three months’ holiday. His wife, three sons and daughter remain in Canada.
Mr Prouse is staying with his sister, Mrs J Harris, at Instow, and has been visiting his two other sisters, Mrs Mitchell, of 70 Clovelly Road, Mrs W Luxton, of Tithe Ford, and his brother, Mr W Prouse, of Annery Kiln.
Gazette article dated 4 August 1961
Mrs Lennard gave talk10 June 1960
Monkleigh WI store cupboards could only produce one pot of home-made jelly for the competition of the month
and this was exhibited by Miss G Cox, one of the junior members.
Mrs L Grigg presided over the meeting, which was held in the Village Hall.
Mrs Lennard gave a very interesting talk on the duties of a JP and was thanked on behalf of members by Mrs Westaway.
Mrs J Gilbert, helped by Mesdames Westaway, Smith and Miss N Gilbert, was tea hostess.
This week the Institute received its annual outing, Dartmouth and Torquay being the venue.
Gazette article dated 10 June 1960
More Than Four Inches of RainMore than four inches of rain in May and still bucketing down at Monkleigh on Saturday
More Than Four Inches of Rain - 9th June 1967
More than four inches of rain in May and still bucketing down at Monkleigh on Saturday, but in a good cause.
Seen watching this unsuccessful tilt at the village fete on Saturday are Mr Peter Mills M.P. and Mrs Mills.
£20 For Guide Dog FundA whist drive at Monkleigh raised £20 for the Monkleigh Primary School guide dog for the
£20 For Guide Dog Fund - 11th March 1977
A whist drive at Monkleigh raised £20 for the Monkleigh Primary School guide dog for the blind fund.
Winners were: Martyn Hocking, Mr Lewis Grigg, Mr Jom Martin, Nicky Braunton, Miss Marjorie Redcliffe, Mrs Nina Matthews, Mrs C Taylor, Mrs Beryl Braunton.
MC was Mr Jack Tanton, a draw was run by Mrs Beryl Braunton and Mrs J Glover provided refreshments.
Monkleigh WIAt Monkleigh W.I. Mrs Davie gave a helpful talk and demonstration on flower arranging
Monkleigh WI - 14th April 1967
At Monkleigh W.I. Mrs Davie gave a helpful talk and demonstration on flower arranging. Mrs L Grigg voiced thanks. The competition results: Mrs Brown, Mrs Powe (who was the hostess with Miss Janet Lawrence) and the penny bag competition was won by Mrs C Beer.
New members join16 January 1959
Mrs Morrish, who was welcomed by Mrs Bagilhole, gave practical instruction in folk dancing at the January meeting of Monkleigh Women’s Institute.
There were only three entries for the monthly competition – six meringues. Mrs Morrish was the judge and her awards were – Mrs Bale, Mrs W Gilber and Mrs E Wicks.
Mrs Ridgeman and Miss Shirley Ridgeman were welcomed as new members. On behalf of a well known firm, Mrs Homes served tea and biscuits, and presented each member with a sample of tea.
The full Gazette article is dated 16 January 1959
St George's Church, Monkleigh30 March 1951
The wedding took place at St George’s Church, Monkleigh, on March 10th, of Mr Leslie Roy Smale, second son of Mr and Mrs J R Smale, 6 Kimberley Terrace, Northam, and Miss Bronwen Margaret Gilbert, second daughter of Mr and Mrs W Gilbert, 10 Saltrens Cottages, Monkleigh.
The service was conducted by Rev R P Newton and the organist was Miss Redcliffe. The chief bridesmaid was Gwyneth, younger sister of the bride, and the two smaller bridesmaids were Jennifer, niece of the bride, and Angela, niece of the bridegroom. Duties of the best man were carried out by Mr Wilfred Smale, brother of the bridegroom.
After a reception held at the Parish Hall, Monkleigh, the happy couple left for their honeymoon which was being spent at St Ives, Cornwall. The three tiered cake was made by the bride’s mother. Flowers were supplied by Mr Beer, Kingsley Nursery, Bideford.
The full Gazette article is dated 30 March 1951
Mr Grigg wins!3 April 1959
An enjoyable whist drive organised by Monkleigh Women’s Institute took place in the Village Hall.
The door steward was Mr Wainwright, and the MC, Mr A Lawrence.
Prizes were won by Mrs Hill, Mrs Johns, Mrs Prance, Miss Evelyn Brooks, Master John Gilber, Mr J Gilbert, Mr Wainwright, Master Alan Prance.
A competition for groceries, in the charge of Mrs E Wicks, was won by Mr W Grigg.
Mrs Smith (President) thanked everyone for their support. Proceeds after deducting expenses amounted to just over £4.
Gazette article dated 3 April 1959
Church Warden Resigns At MonkleighClosely associated with St George's Church, Monkleigh, since boyhood, Mr William Nethercott
Church Warden Resigns At Monkleigh - 18th March 1977
Closely associated with St George's Church, Monkleigh, since boyhood, Mr William Nethercott resigned as churchwarden at the annual parochial meeting.
The Rural Dean, the Rev R A Ford, who presided, paid tribute to his loyal, faithful service over many years.
Mr Nethercott attended St George's Sunday School as a boy and later became a chorister. First elected to the Church Council 48 years ago he also became a sidesman and was elected people's warden in 1966. From 1971 he represented St George's Church on the Hartland Deanery Synod.
Officers elected were: Mr R W Ellis, Messrs B Hosken, M Davies, Mrs W Ellis, Mr R W Ellis, Mr M Davies, Miss M Redcliffe, Miss J Edwards, Mesdames E Tallin and M Howe, Messrs H Staddon, W Nethercott and R Ellis, Mesdames J Hosken, V Williams, G Thew, W Ellis, Miss J Edwards, M Davies, and H Staddon.
Mrs Wainwright - MonkleighToday is Mrs Marie Wainwright's last day as cook supervisor at Monkleigh Primary School before retirement
Mrs Wainwright - Monkleigh - 20th February 1976
Today is Mrs Marie Wainwright's last day as cook supervisor at Monkleigh Primary School before retirement. The headmaster, Mr C S Wingrave-Pain, will present her with a stereo record-player plus a cheque. A bouquet will be presented by pupil Jacqueline Allin, daughter of the chairman of the school managers, Mr John Allin of Stone Farm. Mrs Wainwright's successor is Mrs Maureen Poole of Frithelstock Stone.