Our Suffolk Village
| July 2019 | Max Temp | 36.6°C | 25th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min Temp | 7.2°C | 3rd | |
| Total Rainfall | 41.3mm | ||
| Wettest Day | 22.7mm | 27th | |
| August 2019 | Max Temp | 32.4°C | 26th&27th |
| Min Temp | 8.3°C | 13th | |
| Total Rainfall | 32mm | ||
| Wettest Day | 10.2mm | 14th |
A warm month with rainfall slightly below average.… Read the whole story
Along The Street:
July 2019:
2 sessions,
13 vehicles logged
Max. = 41mph
August 2019:
2 sessions,
8 vehicles logged
Max. = 44mph
For more information about
Speedwatch, or to get involved, call
Richard on 250 484… Read the whole story
News from Barningham CEVC School children:
The nights are drawing in and ‘winter is coming’. The shops are full of the chaos that is Bonfire, Hallowe’en, Christmas – I often understand why children confuse all of our festivals and special times when you see the displays.… Read the whole story
I wonder if like me you hardly dare turn on the news at the moment? Day after day, week after week we hear the constant arguing, debate and discussion about Brexit and what kind of Brexit we could or should have.… Read the whole story
We would like to thank all those thoughtful villagers who, last year, gave plenty of warning to horse owners that they were going to hold fireworks parties.… Read the whole story
Hours : 4.3h per week with 6 council meetings per year, 1 Annual Parish Meeting and Extraordinary Meetings as necessary.
Salary: Starting from £10.37 per hour depending on experience.… Read the whole story
We currently have a vacancy for a member of the public to become a Parish Councillor
If you feel you would like to get involved in making decisions about your local community, local issues and make a significant contribution to the area in which you live or work, then this is the position for you!… Read the whole story
| Date | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/01/19 | Poplars | Ingham | Butchers House |
| 19/01/19 | Roberts | 17 The Street | 33 Church Close |
| 26/01/19 | Randall | H.Shelley | 17 The Street |
| 02/02/19 | 7 Church Close | Autumn Cottage | Grove House |
| 09/02/19 | Thompson | 29 Church Close | Butchers House |
| 16/02/19 | 17 The Street | Poplars | Ingham |
| 23/02/19 | 10 Church Close | 22 Church Close | Roberts |
| 02/03/19 | Tina | Adrian | Corringway |
| 09/03/19 | Sarah 17 The Street | 27 The Street | M.Allen |
| 16/03/19 | Roberts | 12 The Street | 20 Church Close |
| 23/03/19 | Stone Cott. |
Along The Street:
March 2019: 2 sessions, 10 vehicles logged.
Max. speed = 40 mph
April 2019: 2 sessions, 4 vehicles logged.… Read the whole story
(as measured on The Street)
| March 2019 | Max. Temp: | 19.2°C | 30th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | -0.4°C | 26th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 44.0mm | | |
| Wettest Day: | 10.7mm | 9th | |
| April 2019 | Max. |
15 villagers joined the Annual Parish walk on the Bank Holiday Monday on 27th May, and came along for the ploughmans lunch afterwards.… Read the whole story
After 25 years’ service, and 15 years as Chairman, David Stannard is to officially retire from Hepworth Parish Council on 9th May 2019.… Read the whole story
As I write this, Spring-time is in full swing! And I never cease to have a tremendous sense of pleasure and privilege, living and working in Suffolk at this time of the year; all around us is an increasing volume, variety and vitality of new life- in the hedgerows and fields, and on the trees and in our wonderful sky which changes so beautifully in the east anglian light during the morning, noon and evening.… Read the whole story
Sadly, despite a recent renovation, our village sign is beyond repair. However, this provides a wonderful opportunity for all you budding artists and designers out there to design a new sign for Hepworth.… Read the whole story
The elections for Parish Councils will take place on 2nd May 2019, this is your opportunity to help shape your community’s future and lend your voice and life experiences to help make decisions for your community in these challenging times.… Read the whole story
March 2019
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
As I write this letter exactly six months after being licensed as Rector to The United Benefice of Stanton, which includes, Barnignham, Coney Weston, Market Weston, Hopton, Thelnetham, Hinderclay and Hepworth, I’m reflecting on what a good six moths it’s been.… Read the whole story
(as measured on The Street)
Max. Temp: 16.1C 6th
Min. Temp: -2.1C 21st
Total Rainfall: 49.3mm
Wettest Day: 11.8mm 10th
A mild and rather dry month with few windy days.… Read the whole story
16 December 2018
Hepworth2Enjoy (H2E) hosted our second Christmas Get Together on Sunday 16 December. About 35 residents came along for mince pies and mulled wine.… Read the whole story
Along The Street:
November 2018: 1 Session, 5 vehicles logged. Max speed = 44 mph
December 2018: 1 Session, 2 vehicles logged. Max speed = 36 mph
Although we have had the Speed Indicator Device (SID) operational for several months this is the first general report of the data gathered for the month of 8th Dec to 8th Jan.… Read the whole story
| First | Second | Third | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.11.18 | Autumn Cottage. | 24 Church Close. | Autumn Cottage |
| 17.11.18 | 7 Church Close. | 12 Church Close. | Maltings Farm |
| 24.11.18 | Randall. |
After all the festive action of December, on 7th January, the art club resumed. We had a gentle morning easing ourselves back into painting mode.… Read the whole story
It is with much regret that Hepworth & District WI decided to close at their meeting in January. It was especially sad after celebrating our 70th Anniversary last month when we welcomed back some ex members and friends and had a very enjoyable evening.… Read the whole story
A number of parishioners have registered their interest in having an allotment in the village.
The Parish Council is moving forward with the scheme, and is currently looking for a suitable site.… Read the whole story
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
As I write this letter the New Year is only a few weeks old, it’s traditionally the time of new beginnings, or at least for making resolutions, even if we don’t keep them.… Read the whole story
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
January is not one of my favourite months. The merriment and celebration of Christmas is fading fast and the optimism of the New Year, along with the New Year’s resolutions never seem to last very long.… Read the whole story