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
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
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
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
Installation of New Village Sign
Friday 18th March at 1430
The long awaited Village sign will be officially un veiled by West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock. If anyone is interested in coming along then please meet by the noticeboard at the junction of Wood Lane and The Street.… Read the whole story
Church Services Across The Benefice – March 2022
| Date | Church | Time | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 2nd March Ash Wednesday Service | Hinderclay | 7pm | Holy Communion |
| Sunday 6th March | Barningham | 11.00am | Holy Communion |
| Hepworth | 9.30am | Village Service | |
| Hopton | 9.30am | All Age | |
| Thelnetham | 9.30m | Holy Communion | |
| Sunday 13th March | Coney Weston | 9.30am | Holy Communion |
| Hinderclay | 9.30am | Village Service | |
| Stanton | 11.00am | Holy Communion | |
| Sunday 20th March | Barningham | 11.00am | Village Service |
| Hopton | 9.30am | Holy Communion | |
| Market Weston | 11.00am | Holy Communion | |
| Sunday 27h March Mothering Sunday | Hinderclay | 9.30am | Holy Communion |
| Hopton | 6.00pm | Night Prayer | |
| Stanton | 11.00am | Everyone Welcome (Informal Service for everyone) | |
Message from the Rector
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
Happy March…
According to the meteorological calendar, Spring starts on the 1st March…I think most of us are pleased to see the bulbs beginning to appear, the evenings drawing out, the hedgerows greening up and the first signs of birds nesting; It brings a smile to our faces as we begin to look forward to the warmer months.… Read the whole story
Annual General Meeting for Hepworth Recreation Ground
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
Speedwatch for November & December
Along The Street:
| November 2021: 2 sessions 14 vehicles logged December 2021: 3 sessions 13 vehicles logged | max speed= 39 mph max speed= 43 mph |
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 251 484 or 07979745990… Read the whole story
Speed Devices: October – January
Device No. 1 at the A143 end of The Street
12 weeks from 23rd October to 17th January 2022.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 35818
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 33mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 11684 (32.62%)
No.… Read the whole story
A message from the Rector
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
Happy New Year to you all !
We’re a month into the New Year already… and I wonder how many New Year resolutions have been kept so far and how many have already been forgotten ?… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather for November and December 2021
| November 2021 | Max. Temp: | 15.6°C | 9th |
| Min. Temp: | -1.7°C | 29th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 29.9 mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 14.0 mm | 27th | |
| December 2021 | Max. |