Hepworth Charities
Any pensioner’s who have lived in Hepworth for 2 years or more are eligible to apply for the annual grant, which is available from the Charities Trust and distributed during December in time for Christmas.… Read the whole story
We have a Scarecrow Winner!
The Scarecrow Competition saw a wide range of fantastic Scarecrows in the village, the judges had a very difficult time to pick the winners as the variety and quality was so good.… Read the whole story
It’s Scarecrow Weekend!
The Scarecrows are gathering! Please see the map below to find out where the 30 village scarecrows are going to be…
Hepworth Charities Land
Land to Let
Approx 2 acres on the Turnpike, Hepworth off A143 – OS map no. 359 with vacant possession 1 October 2020
Applications to The Clerk of Hepworth Charities, Rowan, The Street, Hepworth IP22 2PS
by 21 August 2020… Read the whole story
Sunday Services returning to Church buildings.
The government has now lifted the restrictions on us physically gathering
together for our church services.
We are looking forward to being able to welcome everyone to come and join us with us.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather for May and June 2020
| May 2020: | Max. Temp: | 28.6°C | 21st |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | -0.7°C | 15th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 1.3 mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 1.1 mm | 23rd | |
| June 2020: | Max. Temp: | 30.4°C | 24th |
| Min. |
New Parish Councillors
Hepworth Parish Council are delighted to introduce Robin Shackleton and Robert Marsham, our new councillors.
Robin says he is looking forward to working with the Parish council and being involved in Hepworth projects.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch News
Speedwatch will resume again in July.
The Speed Indicator Devices at each end of the village will continue working both towards and away from the device.… Read the whole story
Village Scarecrow Competition
29 August – 31 August
We are looking for your inventive, amusing and interesting Scarecrows.… Read the whole story
A Letter from the Rector
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
August is traditionally the month for holidays and breaks and down time… but this year it feels very different.… Read the whole story
Many Thanks
Our thanks go to Chris and Pat Anderson, who between them have arranged the deliveries of the Hepworth Herald and its forerunners for over 20 years.… Read the whole story
Village Scarecrow Competition
We are looking for your inventive, amusing and interesting Scarecrows. Please display your creation in you front garden for all to see.… Read the whole story
… Macmillan Coffee Morning
Friday, 25th September
10am onwards
David and Carol would like to thank you for your fabulous support at their 2019 coffee morning raising £1400 for Macmillan and they would like to invite you all to come along to this year’s Macmillan Coffee Morning at Highfield Farm.… Read the whole story
Parish Council Meeting
Venue to be decided – please contact the Clerk.… Read the whole story
Village Litter Pick
As part of “The Great British Spring Clean 2020” campaign we are planning to carry out a litter pick in the village on
Saturday, 12th September @0930
Please meet at the Recreation Ground.… Read the whole story
Litter Pickers Needed!
As part of “The Great British Spring Clean 2020” campaign we are planning to carry out a litter pick in the village on
Saturday, 12th September @0930
Please meet at the Recreation Ground.… Read the whole story
Supplies from Local Outlets – UPDATED!
We are fortunate to live in the countryside amongst farmers and smallholders where there is fresh produce, eggs, meat and local windmills that make the occasional bag of flour.… Read the whole story
Food Banks
Thank you so much for the huge generosity that has been shown in the amount of food being donated to the food bank collection points in Stanton and Hopton church porches and in Barningham shop during the last few weeks and months. … Read the whole story
Churches Begin Re-opening
As I’m sure you will be aware by now, the government has said that we may open our church buildings for individual private prayer.… Read the whole story
Parish Council Meeting Dates
The Parish Council generally meet on the first Thursday of every other month.
Village Sign Poll
The Parish council has been investigating how to restore the village sign, and has to choose between 3 designs. It also has to decide where the sign should be sited when it returns to the village.… Read the whole story
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Since the start of the virus outbreak Suffolk County Council have supplied 219 organisations (not the NHS) in Suffolk with :
• 210,000 Facemasks
• 250,000 Gloves
• 170,000 Aprons
• 30,000 clinical waste bags
We are working as closely as possible with all care home settings and agencies – but although we fund many of the placements, we do not actually run any of them.… Read the whole story