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
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
‘A choice lay ahead. The traveller could allow herself to be dragged towards Bethlehem this year, kicking and screaming through the tinsel-laden pressures of the expected route to Christmas.… Read the whole story
Despite a rainy Saturday, we had over a hundred visitors to our Art Exhibition. Sunday was sunnier and many more visitors arrived from near and far to view our year’s artwork.… Read the whole story
| Date | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.9.18 | Autumn Cottage. | 12 Church Close. | Thompson |
| 22.9.18 | 6 Church Close. | 20 Church Close. |
Along The Street:
September 2018: 2 Sessions, 10 vehicles logged. Max speed = 43 mph
October 2018: 1 Session, 6 vehicles logged.… Read the whole story
After our enjoyable although damp outing to Helmingham Hall in August we were back at the Pavilion for our September meeting. Unfortunately we had a few apologies so Geoff Evans only had 8 of us in his audience.… Read the whole story
| July 2018: | Max. Temp: | 36.2C | 27th |
| Min. Temp: | 10.2C | 4th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 36.4mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 24.3mm | 27th | |
| August 2018: | Max. Temp: | 33.1C | 7th |
| Min. |
Any pensioner’s who have 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
| Date | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.7.18 | Jenny | Yeoman | Grove House |
| 28.7.18 | R.Vernon | 28 Church Close | 12 Church Close |
| 4.8.18 | M.Allen |
On the first Monday in August our topic was ‘Stunning Sunsets and Beautiful Skies’ and there were plenty of them! Other challenges during August included Windmills and Watermills and a cryptic ‘Feeling Blue’ completed our August sessions.… Read the whole story
The Pavilion was alive with exotic Indian Music on Saturday 18th August at our first Curry Night. The Hepworth2Enjoy Team really worked their magic and the Pavilion looked like an exotic Indian venue with beautiful embroidered, sequined colourful drapes, candles and fairy lights, bright orange and purple table covers with multi-coloured serviettes.… Read the whole story
Along The Street:
July 2018: 1 Session, 4 vehicles logged. Max speed = 41 mph
August 2018: No Sessions
More volunteers are needed for our village speed watch.… Read the whole story
We are a friendly collective of villagers who, on an ad hoc basis, come together to put on village events. We also are here to support others who want to independently put on village events.… Read the whole story
With winter fast approaching the Parish Council are mindful of the Grit Bins situated around the village. It is now a requirement by Highways that the Parish Council have a list of volunteers available who will spread grit when the conditions require.… Read the whole story
The Parish Council have been asked to update/improve the Recreation Ground facilities, swings, slide etc. This is a very expensive project, in the region of £20,000 to £30,000.… Read the whole story