Autumn Fair Pumpkin Competition
Hepworth Pavilion
Sunday 26th October
1.00pm—4.oopm
Entry 50p
Bring your own completed pumpkin by
12.00-12.30 on the day to be judged.… Read the whole story
From the Rectory – October 2025
A HARVEST OF GENEROSITY
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
I love the beauty of the countryside around us at this time of year. This autumn I’ve especially noticed how many blackberries and sloes there are in the hedgerows, and the amazing colours of the trees as they begin to glow with wonderful autumn golds, reds, oranges and browns.… Read the whole story
New Bus Timetable for 73A
Due to the bus arriving late to Thurston College, Support our Buses have worked closely with Simmonds bus company to improve the service and rectify this.… Read the whole story
Travel Survey
Do you have time to fill in a short survey on how you travel?We’d love you to tell us about your travel options and what makes you choose how you get around, and if you’d try different ways of travelling.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Art News – August 2025
Every June, artists who are affiliated to Suffolk Open Studios group, open up their studios to the public. I am always amazed at the quantity and quality of artists here in Suffolk.… Read the whole story
An appeal for help
St Peter’s Church, Hepworth is one of many medieval churches in Suffolk and dates back mainly to the 14th and 15th century although there has been a church in the site since the Domesday Survey in 1086.… Read the whole story
Open letter from the Hepworth2Enjoy committee/group
Sadly, we had to cancel the recent Italian Evening on 28th June due to lack of numbers, despite advertising and leafleting households in the village.… Read the whole story
The Churches sponsored bike ride and stride will this year be on Saturday 13th September from 9am-5pm.
Contact Heather Shelley 07747028096 for details or collect a sponsorship form from the Church.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – May & June 2025
| May 2025 | Max . Temp: | 28.3ºC | 1st |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | 1.5ºC | 7th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 17.6mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 6.2mm | 27th | |
| June 2025 | Max. Temp: | 31.7ºC | 21st & 28th |
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Speedwatch Along The Street: May & June 2025
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
May 2025: 4 sessions 11 vehicles logged max speed = 47 mph
June 2025: 2 sessions 10 vehicles logged max speed = 49 mph… Read the whole story
Speed Indicator Devices Report August 2025
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
49 days from 01/06/2025 to 20/07/2025.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 19091
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 28.3mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 4890 (25.62%)
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From the Rectory – August 2025
A SUMMER OF REST
Dear Friends,
As we move into August the lanes are edged with wildflowers, the bees are humming in the churchyard, and the days are lengthening into those beautiful light evenings that feel like a gift.… Read the whole story
New Community Bus
A HUGE Thank You to all who have made it possible, by way of donations, to finally purchase our new bus. In particular, thanks to our three parish councils, Botesdale, Rickinghall and
Wattisfield, who so generously made it possible.… Read the whole story
Speed Indicator Devices Report June 2025
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
68 days from 25/03/2025 to 31/05/2025.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 31171
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 28.8mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 8779 (28.16%)
No.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Along The Street: March & April 2025
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
March 2025: 2 sessions 9 vehicles logged max speed = 42 mph
April 2025: 3 sessions 11 vehicles logged max speed = 47 mph… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – March & April 2025
| March 2025 | Max . Temp: | 20.1ºC | 20th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | -3.9ºC | 16th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 1.6mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 0.8mm | 12th | |
| April 2025 | Max. Temp: | 26.6ºC | 30th |
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Passion for Pigeons – Part 8
The first sparrowhawk attack at my loft took place shortly after I the last article was published. The young birds were just starting to flip round learning to use their wings.… Read the whole story
Allotments
To all you keen or budding gardeners and vegetable growers out there, Hepworth Parish Council would like to know if there are any Hepworth residents still interested in having a local allotment.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Art News
We were delighted to welcome so many visitors to our Exhibition last September and are very much looking forward to seeing you again this year…..not… Read the whole story
From the Rectory, June 2025
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
The month of June with its promise of Summer is traditionally the beginning of the wedding season… and I’m excited to have six weddings across the Benefice in my diary for this summer.… Read the whole story
Easter Bin Collections
There are a few changes to easter Bin collections:
You can also download these dates here:
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