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 |
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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
| Date | First Prize | Second Prize | Third Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.04.18 | Wendy 31 Street | 20 Church Close | 39 The Street |
| 05.05.18 | 24 Church Close | Randall | 29 Church Close |
| 12.05.18 | 16 Church Close | Freeman | Ferguson |
| 19.05.18 | 6 Church Close | Randall | Roberts |
| 26.05.18 | 15 The Street | Mark Stone Cott. |
Full of variety, we have all enjoyed our ‘Painting Mondays’ during this wonderful summer weather. Earlier on we were delighted to welcome Catherine Bremner who is a very talented local artist.… Read the whole story
On 23th/24th June with some trepidation, the members of Hepworth2Enjoy launched the inaugural Hepworth Scarecrow Festival.… Read the whole story
| May 2018 | Max. Temp | 28.0°C | 7th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp | 2.8°C | 3rd | |
| Total Rainfall | 20.7mm | ||
| Wettest Day | 7.8mm | 12th | |
| June 2018 | Max. Temp | 29.2°C | 25th |
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Would you be interested in joining a neighbourhood watch scheme in Hepworth?
The aim of a NWS is to look out for each other, keep in touch with policing news and any crime issues that can help raise awareness.… Read the whole story
A big Thank You to Maureen and Ron Bacon for all their hard work organising an excellent Flower Festival at St Peters Church.
The theme this year was Wedding Anniversaries and this clearly captured the imagination of the participants who all produced beautiful displays.… Read the whole story
One of the suggestions collected via our ‘Post-it Note Suggestion Board’ at the Annual Parish Meeting in April was the provision of allotments .… Read the whole story