I would like to thank all those involved who arranged a birthday surprise for me at the pavilion, at the coffee morning. It was very touching to know I have such good friends in the village.… Read the whole story
Birthday Coffee Morning
Coffee morning at the Pavilion on Thursday 16th February was a bit special this time as we all got together to celebrate Terry Andrew’s 80th birthday albeit a little early.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – Jan & Feb 2023
| January 2023: | Max . Temp: | 13.2ºC | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | -7.2ºC | 23rd | |
| Total Rainfall: | 35.3mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 9.7mm | 10th | |
| February 2023: | Max. |
Speedwatch for January and February
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
January 2023: 2 sessions 7 vehicles logged max speed = 39 mph
February 2023: 1 session 5 vehicles logged max speed = 44 mph… Read the whole story
THE SCARECROW AND THE BEAUTIFUL BIRD
I was a scarecrow many a year,
No soul to give me a cheery word,
No one to love and no one to care
Till I found you, my beautiful bird.… Read the whole story
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence: Part 13
Having swapped stories round the campfire near The Pinnacles our travellers move on to their next adventure…
Following on from our interesting overnight bushcamp at Cervantes, we set off again heading north, following the coast as much as possible.… Read the whole story
A letter from the Rectory – April 2023
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
I love a good story …don’t you?
I grew up loving Beauty and the Beast, C.S Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and the Last Battle and I love the classics like Pride and Prejudice, and Emma and then there’s The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings… and The Shawshank Redemption… and so many more; some of them are stories I’ve read, some of them are films I’ve watched.… Read the whole story
King’s Coronation Celebration
A fund day for the village to celebrate our new King!
Monday 8th May 2023
from 3pm to 5pm
Fancy Dress Competition
Come as your favourite Royal!… Read the whole story
Hepworth Village Royal Scarecrow Competition
Display your Royal Themed Scarecrow from 3rd to the 8th May!
Register your entry by emailing Sarah at pavilionhepworth@gmail.com or by phoning 07763720591
Voting will take place at the Coronation Event on he 8th May at the Recreation Ground and Pavilion an the winner will be announced towards the end of the day.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Village Quiz Night
NOTE CHANGE OF DATE!
Friday 21st April 2023 at 1930
Hepworth Pavilion
£3.50 per person – teams of up to 6.
Please call 01359 250 347 to book a table.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Pavilion – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The above is fast approaching and without your help to form a management committee the hall will be in danger of closing.
We have very few meetings a year mainly to ensure the building is safe for all to use.… Read the whole story
Notice of election of a District Councillor
West Suffolk Council
| District ward | Number of district councillors to be elected |
| Barningham | 1 (One) |
- Forms of nomination may be obtained from the Returning Officer who will, on request, prepare a nomination paper for signature.
Notice of election of Parish Councillors
West Suffolk Council
| Parish | Number of parish councillors to be elected |
| Hepworth | 8 (Eight) |
- Forms of nomination may be obtained from the Returning Officer who will, on request, prepare a nomination paper for signature.
King’s Voices Choir
St Peter’s Church, Hepworth
Please join us for
Choral Evensong
Sunday, 26th March at 6:00pm
Revd Dr Stephen Cherry, Dean of Kings’s College, Cambridge will lead the service,
with the King’s Voices Choir, directed by Ralph Woodward.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Pavilion
A New Year and a new start for the Pavilion, the committee would like to thank all that have supported and volunteered their time for the Pavilion during 2022.… Read the whole story
On the 24th December a short walk from Church Road up to the A143 yielded 142 separate pieces of litter…..crisp bags, cans, bottles, sandwich boxes, cigarette boxes, etc.… Read the whole story
Macmillan Coffee Morning Thanks!
David and Carol would like to thank you all for your fabulous support at their 2022 coffee morning for Macmillan.
An enormous
£1400
was raised for this amazing cause, and thanks go to all who attended and donated items and baking on the day, and of course our extremely generous sponsors and all our helpers!… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – Nov & Dec 2022
| Novebmer 2022: | Max . Temp: | 16.3ºC | 1st |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | 1.2ºC | 21st | |
| Total Rainfall: | 105.3mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 32.5mm | 2nd | |
| December 2022: | Max. |
Voter ID
In an attempt to disenfranchise predominantly poorer and marginalised voters and communities across the country, the UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections.… Read the whole story
Monday, 8th May 2023
Save the date!
There are plans being made for some village fun to celebrate the Coronation.
Please keep the day free, and join us at the Pavilion on the 8th.… Read the whole story
Still going! We would like a few more to join us if possible. It’s a good opportunity to use a big table for cutting out or laying out your work… Read the whole story
HEPWORTH PARISH COUNCIL: VACANCY FOR A PARISH CLERK
Hepworth Parish Council is looking for an enthusiastic and selfmotivated person who is community minded and enjoys working with the public, to take on the role of Parish Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.… Read the whole story
A Letter from the Rectory : February 2023
Dear Friends
I’m writing this letter in the middle of January and it’s wet and cold and grey outside. I’ve just spent half an hour on my exercise bike desperately trying to keep my New Year’s resolution to get fit going… and it’s hard.… Read the whole story