Letter from the Rectory this month
by Lay Elder Ken Smith
I wonder if you have ever sat down and really thought about what you are worth? I don’t mean financially, I mean as a human being?… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Report October 2024
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
July 2024: 3 sessions 9 vehicles logged max speed = 47 mph
Aug 2024: 3 sessions 5 vehicles logged max speed = 40 mph
We would like to welcome Gerry Stannard, Louise Robinson and Paul Kerswell to the Team… Read the whole story
Speed Indicator Device Report October 2024
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
63 days from 25/07/2024 to 26/09/2024.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 29876
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 28.5mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 8100 (27.11%)
No.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Harvest Festival Service
Harvest Festival Service @ St Peter’s Church, Hepworth.
Sunday, 1st September @ 1500
Everyone’s Welcome -please join as we celebrate God’s goodness.… Read the whole story
August Bank Holiday Bin Collections
These will be one day later than usual. Please see the poster below for details:
French Cafe Evening
On Saturday 13th July the village hall/ Pavilion saw a transformation into a French cafe setting decorated with a painted backdrop of the Eifel Tower, French flags, candles, blue, red and white table decorations and a menu and information about the origin of the dish chicken chasseur.… Read the whole story
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence: Part 21
Our travellers have reached the largest city in the world at Mount Isa
After leaving Mt ISA we started to head north towards the Gulf of Carpentaria, with a small diversion en-route to Gregory Downs via the Burke and Wills Roadhouse.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Art News
Since the start of 2024 Hepworth Art Club has been meeting every Monday and together shared our mutual joy of painting. It has been a year of variety with subject areas ranging from ‘AfternoonTea (as a painting though very tempting to have as reality!)… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – May & June 2024
| May 2024: | Max . Temp: | 25.6ºC | 9th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | 5.7ºC | 11th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 86.5mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 30.0mm | 21st | |
| June 2024: | Max. Temp: | 29.1ºC | 25th |
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PASSION FOR PIGEONS Part 3
Fast forward to 1982. I was now married with 2 children, a degree in Mechanical Engineering and had represented Eastern Counties at rugby union.… Read the whole story
Letter from the Rectory
Dear friends,
As I write this letter in the middle of June on a cold grey and rainy day the thought of Summer and summer time seems to still be far way.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Along The Street
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
May 2024: 3 sessions 8 vehicles logged max speed = 43 mph
June 2024: 3 sessions 6 vehicles logged max speed = 38 mph… Read the whole story
Hepworth Speed Indicator Devices
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
58 days from 28/05/2024 to 25/07/2024.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 26654
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 28.7mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 7179 (26.94%)
No.… Read the whole story
Did you know Bury St. Edmunds has a croquet club?
Why not take advantage of our free taster sessions run by a member of the club.
It is a game that is such fun to play.… Read the whole story
TRAVELS DOWNUNDER – A REMINISCENCE – Part 20
Our adventurers are moving on from Banka Banka Cattle Station…
Leaving Banka Banka cattle station we continued heading south on the Stuart Highway, past Threeways Roadhouse which stands at the junction of the Barkly Highway, and eventually arrived at the town of Tennant Creek where we stopped for a couple of nights.… Read the whole story
It was lovely to see just over 40 people at the sausage supper. It really was worth while holding the event.
It all started with a tasting session of four various sausages for people try.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – March & April 2024
| March 2024: | Max . Temp: | 16.6ºC | 14th |
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| Min. Temp: | -0.1ºC | 4th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 36.7mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 6.0mm | 1st | |
| April 2024: | Max. Temp: | 21.2ºC | 13th |
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Suffolk Resilience Forum Emergency Preparedness Guide
The Suffolk Resilience Forum is a multiagency group that provide guidance and support on the planning for emergency response within the county.… Read the whole story
PASSION FOR PIGEONS – Part 2
Questions questions questions! I would ask the top pigeon men in my area – I must have been a complete pest. As money was tight I would spend hours breaking up red brick and mortar for the birds.… Read the whole story
June Letter from the Rectory
Dear Friends and Neighbours,
This month on 16th June it is Father’s Day. For many it’s a time to celebrate and be thankful for their father and the father figures in their lives but for others it’s a day that some really struggle with …for all kinds of reasons.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Along The Street:
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
March 2024: 2 sessions 11 vehicles logged Max Speed = 42 mph
April 2024: 3 sessions 10 vehicles logged Max Speed = 44 mph… Read the whole story
Hepworth Speed Indicator Devices
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
22 days from 24/03/2024 to 14/04/2024.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 10240
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 29mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 3130 (29.7%)
No.… Read the whole story
Roads
Hepworth Parish Council does not have any responsibility for maintaining roads/public rights of way, for resolving flooding on roads or for repairing streetlights.… Read the whole story