Letter from Rev Cathy
Dear Friends & Neighbours, Having helped in Media Studies Classes at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham for many years I always wait with anticipation for the Christmas adverts to arrive.… Read the whole story
The White Sheet
The dead elms stand like martyrs,
Like tombstones dark and drear:
Like loved ones deep in mourning,
With shocks of greying hair.
Travels Downunder – Part 11
Our travellers have just spent some time watching a pod of dolphins gambolling in the breakers…
After our encounter with the dolphins at Torbay we hit the road again following the coast westward towards the most south western point of Australia, near the town of Augusta.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch – Sept & Oct 2022
| September 2022: | 1 Session | 11 vehicles logged | max speed: 47 mph |
| October 2022: | 3 Sessions | 13 vehicles logged | max speed: 45 mph |
As you all know we have a speeding problem in our village and we would like to thank the SpeedWatch team for their ongoing work in monitoring vehicle speeds through Hepworth.… Read the whole story
Letter from Rev. Cathy Bladen
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
As we head into Autumn, I’m reminded of the words from Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 that were read at the Queen’s Service of Remembrance at Edinburgh Cathedral;
‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot…’
For me as a Christian, Autumn with its harvest of crops and fruits is a wonderful reminder that no matter what is happening in the world the seasons keep turning and there is always hope of new things and times to come… even if in the moment we find it hard to feel the hope.… Read the whole story
Jubilee Corner
Team Hepworth have continued their work of clearing brambles and weeds from the footpath leading to the recreation ground. However due to the heatwave we have had a break, but we will resume our work once it gets cooler.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – May & June 2022
| March 2022: | Max . Temp: | 24.2ºC | 17th |
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| Min. Temp: | 1.8ºC | 30th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 30.0mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 5.6mm | 18th | |
| April 2022: | Max. Temp: | 33.0ºC | 17th |
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News from Barningham Primary
We have had a wonderful few weeks at Barningham CEVCP celebrating the end of term and welcoming the community to a variety of events hosted by the school.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Platinum Jubilee Party
In 2022 Queen Elizabeth II had reigned for 70 years, she came to the throne on the death of her father King George VI in 1952.
As the longest reigning Monarch in the UK it was decided to have an extra days Bank Holiday in June to celebrate this momentous feat.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Art News – August 2022
We are back! In fact we have been back for a few months now and after tentative sessions where everyone was extremely cautious, we are only just now in full flow.… Read the whole story
From the Benefice – A letter from Andrew Bladen A church Lay Elder
We are approaching holiday season again, perhaps a time to go away, or to simply holiday at home, perhaps taking time to go to the beach or simply to go out for walks.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Team – May & June 2022
Along The Street:
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
| May 2022: June 2022: | 4 session 23 vehicles logged 2 sessions 18 vehicles logged | max speed = 46 mph max speed = 42 mph |
Speed Indicator Device Report
Device No. 1 at the A143 end of The Street
8 weeks from 15th May 2022 to 9th July 2022.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 28588
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 33mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 9992 (34.95%)
No.… Read the whole story
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence – Part 9
After traversing The Great Ocean Road, our travellers have just caught a ferry across Australia's longest river, The Murray
After stopping for a couple of nights in Victor Harbour it was just a short trip up to Adelaide.… Read the whole story
Food Bank
If you need help with food… Pease ask!
Many folk are struggling with food prices being so high. The school holidays also make it tricky for some.… Read the whole story
We have had TWO, most successful and really enjoyable evenings in the Hepworth Village Hall.
Firstly we had Ron Bacon’s marvellous pub games, darts, pool, skittles, etc.… Read the whole story
From now until the end of October the Church will be open
Daily 10 – 4
for private prayer and reflection.
You are most welcome.… Read the whole story
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