Hepworth Weather – January & February 2024
| January 2023: | Max . Temp: | 12.8ºC | 23rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | -6.2ºC | 18th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 50.3mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 21.6mm | 6th | |
| February 2023: | Max. |
Church Yard Clean Up
Saturday, 11th May 2024 @ 0930
Sausage sandwiches provided!
Contact Jane on 01359 250 347 to offer help.
Hepworth Quiz Night
Friday, 10th May 2024
Please book a table by calling 01359 250 347 – teams of up to 6 people, and tickets are £5 per head.
Please bring refreshements.… Read the whole story
Bernard Howlett
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mr Bernard Howlett of Beck Street, Hepworth.
He died in West Suffolk Hospital following a short illness on the 27/12/23 at the age of 87.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – November & December 2023
| November 2023: | Max . Temp: | 14.9ºC | 14th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | -4.8ºC | 30th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 71.6mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 15.8mm | 2nd | |
| December 2023: | Max. |
A PASSION FOR PIGEONS: Part 1
Already I am thinking have I got the right title as they are more of an obsession. It all started as an 11 year old whilst out doing my paper round a fellow paper boy invited me to look at his pigeons.… Read the whole story
DOG WALKERS
Hepworth Parish Council have noticed an increase in dog fouling in the village, including dog waste bags being left on verges/tress rather than put in the dog bins that are available.… Read the whole story
TRAVELS DOWNUNDER – A REMINISCENCE: Part 18
Our explorers have now been to every state and Territory. What will they find in the Northern Territory?…
It is nearly the end of May and we have been on the road for seven months and are now in the Northern Territory, having travelled about three quarters of the way around this vast country.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Speed Indicator Devices
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
76 days from 09/11/2023 to 23/01/2024.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 23763
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 28.6mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 6511 (26.31%)
No.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Pavilion
On behalf of the above committee we would like to wish all the residents of Hepworth
“Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”
Also, we would like to thank all that have supported us during 2023 which has seen a variety of bookings and the hall enjoyed by many.… Read the whole story
There is a possibility that in the early spring of 2024 there will be a table top trail in Hepworth, so perhaps start putting some things aside!… Read the whole story
The Pensioners’ Christmas Lunch will take place on Tuesday 5th December – please note the date, as there was an error in the last Parish News.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – September & October 2023
| September 2023: | Max . Temp: | 32.8ºC | 9th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min. Temp: | 8.3ºC | 30th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 51.4mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 20.4mm | 12th | |
| October 2023: | Max. |
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence: Part 17
Our travellers had been admiring a Boab tree in the town of Derby…
Leaving Derby we continued our clockwise circumnavigation of this amazing country and, still in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, we headed eastwards passing through Fitzroy Crossing where we stopped overnight, then on past Halls Creek and eventually arriving at Turkey Crossing.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Parish Council Objection to Latest Shepherds Grove Development Proposal
PLANNING APPLICATION DC/23/1154/OUT
This is a HOLDING OBJECTION due to the significant quantity of material presented by the developer that will require further consideration and discussion at a public meeting, yet to be organised by the Parish Council to inform its final response.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Cookbook
We want to create a Hepworth Cookbook and and would like your favourite recipes to put in it.
Please send them to triciafennell@me.com
Or deliver them to Jane Duffield, Walnut House Church Lane.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Art News – August 2023
Since the start of 2023 Hepworth Art Club has covered wide ranging subjects including Fire and Brimstone (a challenging subject suggested by David!),… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – May & June 2023
| May 2023: | Max . Temp: | 21.1ºC | 7th |
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| Min. Temp: | 2.2ºC | 3rd | |
| Total Rainfall: | 49.6mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 16.3mm | 5th | |
| June 2023: | Max. Temp: | 30.9ºC | 25th |
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Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence: Part 15
We left our travellers exploring a coral reef…
We really enjoyed our time exploring the Ningaloo Reef but needed to get back on the road and keep travelling north.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch for May & June 2023
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
| May 2023: June 2023: | 3 sessions 16 vehicles logged 2 sessions 8 vehicles logged | max speed = 46 mph max speed = 41 mph |
Speed Indicator Devices – April & May 2023
Device No. 1 at A143 end of The Street
8 weeks from 01/04/2023 to 01/06/2023.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 13011
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 29mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 4460 (34.28%)
No.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Traffic Calming Works
The works are programmed to start on Tuesday 8th August 2023.
No change to outline of works previously circulated last August/September.
Highways have confirmed there will be access for residents and any deliveries the residents / commercial properties have during the road closure.… Read the whole story
Scarecrow Award
After frantic building and preparing, village scarecrows were spotted around Hepworth.
After some frantic voting, the village decided!… Read the whole story
Coronation thanks
On behalf of the committee we would like to thank all the people who attended the celebrations on May 8th at the village Pavilion.
We all enjoyed an afternoon tea, as you will see from the photos, and watching the children’s games in action was wonderful, especially them all sitting on the grass in a circle having a game of “royal” pass the parcel!… Read the whole story
Hepworth Quiz Night
A packed Pavilion saw the return of the Hepworth Quiz night.
The teams came armed with drinks and snacks of increasing complexity and enjoyed the evening.… Read the whole story