The Hepworth Pudding Club
9th November @ 1900
Come and enjoy a selection of delicious puddings, with lashings of cream and custard for only £10 per head, or £5 if you contribute a pudding.… Read the whole story
Thank you to all the volunteers who sat in Hepworth Church during the “Ride + Stride” for the Suffolk Historical Churches Trust, on the 14th September.… Read the whole story
Any pensioner who has 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
Bonfire Night Plans?
If you have plans to let off any fireworks on or around bonfire night (or any other time of year), many residents would greatly appreciate knowing ahead of time so that they can look after themselves, their families or their pets and livestock in advance of any displays (small or otherwise).… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – July & August 2024
| July 2024: | Max . Temp: | 30.9ºC | 19th |
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| Min. Temp: | 8.5ºC | 8th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 60.6mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 20.1mm | 5th | |
| August 2024: | Max. Temp: | 32.7ºC | 12th |
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Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence: Part 22
The explorers have been at the one of the most beautiful spots they had visited, at Cape Tribulation…
Our previous chapter left off with us at Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland, one of the most beautiful places we had so far visited.… Read the whole story
Save our Bus Service
Simonds bus Company announced that they are axing or reducing some of their bus routes due to economic viability. From 1st of September the 304 bus no longer stops on The Street in Hepworth, but only stops opposite The Street junction on the A143.… Read the whole story
Passion for Pigeons: Part 4
Sundays were a day of rest for the pigeons left to do whatever they wanted.
Bath put down and doors left open all day. Way back when we had no hawk problems that we have today.… Read the whole story
Letter from the Rectory this month
by Lay Elder Ken Smith
I wonder if you have ever sat down and really thought about what you are worth? I don’t mean financially, I mean as a human being?… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Report October 2024
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
July 2024: 3 sessions 9 vehicles logged max speed = 47 mph
Aug 2024: 3 sessions 5 vehicles logged max speed = 40 mph
We would like to welcome Gerry Stannard, Louise Robinson and Paul Kerswell to the Team… Read the whole story
Speed Indicator Device Report October 2024
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
63 days from 25/07/2024 to 26/09/2024.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 29876
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 28.5mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 8100 (27.11%)
No.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Harvest Festival Service
Harvest Festival Service @ St Peter’s Church, Hepworth.
Sunday, 1st September @ 1500
Everyone’s Welcome -please join as we celebrate God’s goodness.… Read the whole story
August Bank Holiday Bin Collections
These will be one day later than usual. Please see the poster below for details:
French Cafe Evening
On Saturday 13th July the village hall/ Pavilion saw a transformation into a French cafe setting decorated with a painted backdrop of the Eifel Tower, French flags, candles, blue, red and white table decorations and a menu and information about the origin of the dish chicken chasseur.… Read the whole story
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence: Part 21
Our travellers have reached the largest city in the world at Mount Isa
After leaving Mt ISA we started to head north towards the Gulf of Carpentaria, with a small diversion en-route to Gregory Downs via the Burke and Wills Roadhouse.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Art News
Since the start of 2024 Hepworth Art Club has been meeting every Monday and together shared our mutual joy of painting. It has been a year of variety with subject areas ranging from ‘AfternoonTea (as a painting though very tempting to have as reality!)… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – May & June 2024
| May 2024: | Max . Temp: | 25.6ºC | 9th |
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| Min. Temp: | 5.7ºC | 11th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 86.5mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 30.0mm | 21st | |
| June 2024: | Max. Temp: | 29.1ºC | 25th |
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PASSION FOR PIGEONS Part 3
Fast forward to 1982. I was now married with 2 children, a degree in Mechanical Engineering and had represented Eastern Counties at rugby union.… Read the whole story
Letter from the Rectory
Dear friends,
As I write this letter in the middle of June on a cold grey and rainy day the thought of Summer and summer time seems to still be far way.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Along The Street
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
May 2024: 3 sessions 8 vehicles logged max speed = 43 mph
June 2024: 3 sessions 6 vehicles logged max speed = 38 mph… Read the whole story
Hepworth Speed Indicator Devices
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
58 days from 28/05/2024 to 25/07/2024.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 26654
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 28.7mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 7179 (26.94%)
No.… Read the whole story
Did you know Bury St. Edmunds has a croquet club?
Why not take advantage of our free taster sessions run by a member of the club.
It is a game that is such fun to play.… Read the whole story
TRAVELS DOWNUNDER – A REMINISCENCE – Part 20
Our adventurers are moving on from Banka Banka Cattle Station…
Leaving Banka Banka cattle station we continued heading south on the Stuart Highway, past Threeways Roadhouse which stands at the junction of the Barkly Highway, and eventually arrived at the town of Tennant Creek where we stopped for a couple of nights.… Read the whole story
It was lovely to see just over 40 people at the sausage supper. It really was worth while holding the event.
It all started with a tasting session of four various sausages for people try.… Read the whole story