A letter from the Rector Rev Cathy Bladen – May 2020
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
Hi … How are you doing in this strange time that we’re living through?
For each of us our experience of this time is different. For… Read the whole story
Hepworth – Help For All
During the current coronavirus crisis, Hepworth PC is putting together a support group working together to provide help to those in need.… Read the whole story
Election Nominations
Statement of Persons Nominated for the West Suffolk constituency, for the Elections on 12th December 2019

Hepworth Speedwatch News

Along The Street:
September 2019: 2 Sessions 12 vehicles logged Max. = 50 mph
October 2019: 2 Sessions 13 vehicles logged Max.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Art Club

Where did the year go? Now in the art club’s last quarter of the year, a lot has happened. A few of us have had personal changes and challenges and have been supported throughout by thoughtful, sensitive and supportive group members.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Charities
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
Daffodils for Hepworth
Hepworth Parish Council were given some Daffodil Bulbs for villagers to plant along verges.
If you would like any to plant please contact Nicola Yorke 01359 252252

New Parish Clerk Appointed
Hepworth Parish Council are delighted to announce they have appointed a new Parish clerk.
Her name is Helen Corris and she starts her new position on 27th November 2019.We… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – September & October 2019
September 2019: | Max. Temp: | 25.8°C | 22nd |
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Min. Temp: | 3.5°C | 18th | |
Total Rainfall: | 56.9 mm | ||
Wettest Day: | 11.1 mm | 30th | |
October 2019: | Max. |
Hepworth Lottery – July to November 2019
Date | First | Second | Third |
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27/07/19 | Molly 31 The Street | Willowdown | Grove House |
03/08/19 | 30 Church Close | M. Allen | 26 Church Close |
10/08/19 | Randall | Davis | 39 The Street |
17/08/19 | 21 Church Close | Butchers House | 15 The Street |
24/08/19 | 33 Church Close | 24 Church Close | Corringway. |
Letter from Rev Bladen – December 2019

Dear Friends and Neighbours, I don’t know about you but I often struggle with the dark evenings and even darker nights that December brings.
Hepworth Weather
July 2019 | Max Temp | 36.6°C | 25th |
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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 |
July 2019:
A warm month with rainfall slightly below average.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch News
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 Primary School

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
Letter from Rev. Bladen

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
Fireworks Request
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
Vacancy for Parish Clerk
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
Parish Council Vacancy
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
Hepworth Lottery – Jan, Feb, March & April 2019
Date | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
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12/01/19 | Poplars | Ingham | Butchers House |
19/01/19 | Roberts | 17 The Street | 33 Church Close |
26/01/19 | Randall | H.Shelley |
Hepworth Speedwatch – March & April 2019

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
Hepworth Weather – March & April 2019
(as measured on The Street)
March 2019 | Max. Temp: | 19.2°C | 30th |
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Min. Temp: | -0.4°C | 26th | |
Total Rainfall: | 44.0mm | | |
Wettest Day: | 10.7mm | 9th | |
April 2019 | Max. |
Parish Walk 2019
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
David Stannard Retirement

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