A Retirement at Hepworth Church
Sunday 1st May saw Chris Anderson take his last service at St Peter’s Church. Chris and his wife Pat are retiring from church duties after forty three years of devoted and tireless work.… Read the whole story
In loving memory of My Husband
Brian Newberry
Who sadly passed away on the 17th March 2022, aged 83.
On his behalf I would like to thank everyone for the wonderful floral tributes, cards and letters of support that I have received.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – March & April
| March 2022: | Max . Temp: | 20.1ºC | 23rd |
| Min. Temp: | -0.6ºC | 31st | |
| Total Rainfall: | 23.1mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 7.2mm | 4th | |
| April 2022: | Max. Temp: | 19.6ºC | 12th |
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Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence – Part 8
Our explorers have just spent some time in Tasmania, and are on their way back to the mainland
Our return boat trip from Tasmania went without a hitch.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Church Flower Festival
We are hoping to bring back the Flower Festival so successfully organised by Maureen and Ron Bacon for several years. Hats off to them and grateful thanks for all their hard work!… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Team – March to April
Along The Street:
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
| March 2022: April 2022: | 2 session 24 vehicles logged 3 sessions 33 vehicles logged | max speed = 42 mph max speed = 45 mph |
Speedwatch Device – March to May
Device No. 1 at the A143 end of The Street – 9 weeks from 16th March to 15th May 2022.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 30397
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 34mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 10842 (35.67%)
No.… Read the whole story
Magazine letter June 2022 from Ken Smith, Benefice Church Lay Elder
Dear Friends & Neighbours
When I was a young teacher I got to know our local Ixworth policeman quite well. My occasional visits to the police station tended to be to plead with him to give some lad or another a second chance after committing a minor offence.… Read the whole story
Thank you, I think Carol, for cutting the path at the back of the bungalows, on to the top road.
It is so nice for the walkers to have that path cleared, thank you.… Read the whole story
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration 2022
The Parish Council are planning a celebration event and the lighting of a beacon on the evening of
Thursday, 2 June 2022
to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.… Read the whole story
Queens Platinum Jubilee Celebration
The Parish Council are planning a celebration event and the lighting of a beacon on the evening of Thursday, 2 June 2022 to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Quiz Night
Teams of up to 6 people.
Bring your own Drinks and Snacks
Tea and Coffee available
All proceeds to St Peter’s Church
Please email ejduffield@gmail.com… Read the whole story
Plant and Craft Fair
In aid of Stanton Woodland & Wildlife Group
Plants & Crafts in the garden at Wyken Hall
Craft Demonstrations – Crafts for sale
Plants Galore
Herbaceous plants, herbs, trees, fruit bushes, bedding plants and shrubs.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Recreation Ground Committee AGM
Hepworth Recreation
Ground Committee
invites all residents of Hepworth to
Annual General Meeting
on 21st April 2022, 1900
at your Pavilion.… Read the whole story
Hancocks Half Hour
The sun shone and the new village sign was unveiled by Matt Hancock our local MP today.
He commented that there were 44 village signs in his West Suffolk constituency and there are now 45 !… Read the whole story
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence – Part 7
Our last instalment left our travellers marvelling at the unexpected ways of the Australian Parliament
With Christmas soon to be upon us we left Canberra and made our way over to the coast of to meet up with our son who had travelled south from Brisbane with his Australian girlfriend to spend Christmas at her parents house.… Read the whole story
Weather for January and February 2022
| January 2022: | Max. Temp: | 14.8C | 1st |
| Min. Temp: | -2.7C | 6th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 21.5mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 6.0mm | 2nd | |
| February 2022: | Max. Temp: 15.2C | 16th | |
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From the Benefice – A Time to Pray & Help
At this time of writing, the world is very concerned with the situation in Ukraine. The news is dominated with the terrible events happening since the Russian invasion.… Read the whole story
Speed Watch January and February 2022
Along The Street:
January 2022: 3 sessions 15 vehicles logged max speed = 38 mph
February 2022: 4 sessions 17 vehicles logged max speed = 44 mph
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990… Read the whole story
Speed Devices – January to March 2022
Device No. 1 at the A143 end of The Street
9 weeks from 17th January to 16th March 2022.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 28934
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 34mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 1008 (34.59%)
No.… Read the whole story
St George’s Day Fun & Games
Soup and Crumble Supper – Bring your own drinks
Book your tickets with Clare Jones-Davis (250660) or Ron Bacon (254054)… Read the whole story
Hepworth Recreation Ground Committee AGM
April 21 @ 19:00 – 21:00
Hepworth Recreation
Ground Committee
invites all residents of Hepworth to
Annual General Meeting
on 21st April 2022, 1900
at your Pavilion.… Read the whole story
Village Spring Clean
SATURDAY 9 APRIL 2022
10.00 – 12.00
MEET AT THE PAVILION
The previous annual village litter picks have been very successful in cleaning up the village and removing the litter that accumulates along the roads and paths.… Read the whole story