Men's Memorial Institute
The Men's Memorial Institute in 1924
Just after the end of the 1914-18 war it was decided to build a Men's Institute in memory of those local men who had lost their lives.
This was built at the entrance of the village on the Holsworthy road (where the house 'Janaleen' now stands).
The opening of the Men's Memorial Institute in 1923. Mr. H.E. Dunstan, Mr. R.L. Ashton, Miss G. Ashton, Mr. W.H. Cory.
The Men's Memorial Institute was opened in 1923.
It boasted a good skittle alley, a billiards table, and a table tennis table. Draughts were very popular.
There was also a reading room which had its own library and daily papers - a coal fire made this a popular place on a cold winter's evening.
The Men's Memorial Institute skittle teams in the late 1920's.
Back Row: H. Turner, G. Bond, J. Wilson, S. Trewin, F. Vanstone.
Middle Row: S. Bond, F. Slee, T. Trewin, W. Cleave, R. Prouse, S. Cory, E. Bryant, A. Turner.
Front Row: A. Stanton, C. Gloyn, W. Wickett, C. Jenkins, J. Jennings, W. Gloyn, W. Wickett.
It had a large membership between the two wars, and during the last war.
Teams won many skittle trophies and some draughts cups in competitions throughout North Devon.
Many of these are still on display in the present day Social Club.
The Men's Memorial Institute skittle teams in the mid 1920's.
Back Row: W. Seldon, J. Wade, D. Boundy, C. Jenkins, J. Chidley, S. Trewin, T. Turner.
Middle Row: C. Gloyn, T. Trewin, S. Bromell, S. Cory, W. Trewin, C. Johns.
Front Row: J. Grant, T. Jenkins, W. Wickett, J. Jennings, W. Gloyn, C. Cory, W. Slade.
With the advent of television in the 1950's membership declined.
In 1968 it was decided that the Institute should be closed and the premises be sold.
Skittles, billiards and snooker moved to the Bradworthy Inn.