Goodleigh Community News

& Forthcoming Events

Goodleigh United Church:

Sunday, October 30, at 9.30am, Methodist Holy Communion will be led by Reverend Terry Spencer. Andrew Moore and Sue Ley will lead Junior Church.

Whist Drive:

On Wednesday, November 2, Goodleigh Grasshoppers’ committee will be hosting the next Whist Drive at 7.45pm in the Village Hall to raise funds. Meat prizes are on offer.

Short Mat Bowls:

The deficit going into the second leg of our Alan Wright trophy match against Yarnscombe on October 19 was 31 shots. We fared better in the return match but still went down by 10 shots, although there was a win for John Gouldbourn in the singles and a creditable draw for the fours. Yarnscombe players were gracious in their victory and we all had a very pleasant evening. The Goodleigh team wishes Yarnscombe good luck in the remainder of the tournament.

Forty six teams have entered the Mary Kent Memorial triples knockout tournament and two of the three Goodleigh entries were drawn against one another. The match produced a win for the team of Des Adams, John Cole and Colin Withey and they will progress to the next round.

Goodleigh Cherries were in action last Thursday, October 20, away at Bratton Fleming Buzzards in the afternoon triples league. Represented by Des Adams, Peter Webb, John White, Reg Pincombe and John & Julie Cole, the team enjoyed a pleasant afternoon with the final score being 32 – 30 in favour of the home side, giving Bratton Fleming 2 points and Goodleigh 1. Mazzards play Thursday, October 27, at home to South Molton Millers, and again next Thursday, November 3, at home to Shirwell Martins.

Tarka Trial:

It is Sunday, October 30, that the annual Tarka Trial motoring event passes through the area. Vehicles will be in the vicinity from about 1pm – 2.30pm

Halloween:

If you are intending to go ‘trick or treating’ on Halloween, Monday, October 31, please act responsibly and remember that it is not an occasion enjoyed by everyone. If you receive no reply to your knock please move on.

David Kester Webb:

Wednesday, November 23, 7.30pm at the village hall; an illustrated talk on the Valley of the Rocks; tickets £5, to include light refreshments; wine bar and raffle; contact Pat on 01271 342094 for more details or tickets.

Christmas Events:

The weekend of December 3/4 will have something for everyone with the Church Christmas Fair on Saturday and the Winter Fete on Sunday. The Parish Council’s ‘Parishioners 60+ lunch’ will be held on Saturday, December 10. All these events are in the village hall.