Village Sign Poll
The Parish council has been investigating how to restore the village sign, and has to choose between 3 designs. It also has to decide where the sign should be sited when it returns to the village.… Read the whole story
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Since the start of the virus outbreak Suffolk County Council have supplied 219 organisations (not the NHS) in Suffolk with :
• 210,000 Facemasks
• 250,000 Gloves
• 170,000 Aprons
• 30,000 clinical waste bags
We are working as closely as possible with all care home settings and agencies – but although we fund many of the placements, we do not actually run any of them.… Read the whole story
A letter of thanks…
I would like to thank Michelle Waterson and Ann-Marie
Thomas for organizing volunteering in Hepworth and also
to say thank you to all the residents who have volunteered
to help their neighbours during these difficult times.… Read the whole story
Public to access Suffolk’s Recycling Centres from Thursday by appointment only
A new online booking system will be in place when Suffolk’s Recycling Centres re-open on Thursday . This appointment-only system is necessary to help reduce traffic disruption and queueing on roads around the sites and help manage additional demand on the waste sites.… Read the whole story
Weather for March&April 2020
| March 2020 | Max. Temp: | 16.0°C | 17th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | -0.7°C | 26th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 18.5 mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 5.2 mm | 9th | |
| April 2020 | Max. Temp: | 25.2°C | 12th |
| Min. |
Speedwatch March 2020
Along The Street:
| March 2020: | 1 session 1 vehicle logged Max 37 mph |
Speedwatch suspended due to Covid-19. Speed Indicator Devices
at each end of the village will continue working both towards
and away from the device.… Read the whole story
Covid-19 Ramblings
Whilst Covid 19 has brought much anxiety to many, bereavement to thousands, loss of business, loneliness and isolation, it has also produced heroic actions from our Doctors and Nurses, immense kindness and thoughtfulness in our neighbours, incredible generosity in all those who donated to Major Tom’s wonderful fundraising activity for the NHS, and it has given all of us the opportunity to slow down and appreciate our friends and family, our beautiful planet and life itself.… Read the whole story
Highways completes 1,000 extra road improvements during lockdown
Suffolk Highways has seized the opportunity to do more whilst roads are quieter, by increasing its number of repairs and road improvements since the Coronavirus lockdown began.… Read the whole story
Message from Councillor Spicer
Councillor Spicer has chased twice for the plans and costings for
some traffic calming measures in Hepworth along the Street, but has
so far not received a response.… Read the whole story
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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