Hancocks Half Hour
The sun shone and the new village sign was unveiled by Matt Hancock our local MP today.
He commented that there were 44 village signs in his West Suffolk constituency and there are now 45 !… Read the whole story
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence – Part 7
Our last instalment left our travellers marvelling at the unexpected ways of the Australian Parliament
With Christmas soon to be upon us we left Canberra and made our way over to the coast of to meet up with our son who had travelled south from Brisbane with his Australian girlfriend to spend Christmas at her parents house.… Read the whole story
Weather for January and February 2022
| January 2022: | Max. Temp: | 14.8C | 1st |
| Min. Temp: | -2.7C | 6th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 21.5mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 6.0mm | 2nd | |
| February 2022: | Max. Temp: 15.2C | 16th | |
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From the Benefice – A Time to Pray & Help
At this time of writing, the world is very concerned with the situation in Ukraine. The news is dominated with the terrible events happening since the Russian invasion.… Read the whole story
Speed Watch January and February 2022
Along The Street:
January 2022: 3 sessions 15 vehicles logged max speed = 38 mph
February 2022: 4 sessions 17 vehicles logged max speed = 44 mph
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990… Read the whole story
Speed Devices – January to March 2022
Device No. 1 at the A143 end of The Street
9 weeks from 17th January to 16th March 2022.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 28934
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 34mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 1008 (34.59%)
No.… Read the whole story
St George’s Day Fun & Games
Soup and Crumble Supper – Bring your own drinks
Book your tickets with Clare Jones-Davis (250660) or Ron Bacon (254054)… Read the whole story
Hepworth Recreation Ground Committee AGM
April 21 @ 19:00 – 21:00
Hepworth Recreation
Ground Committee
invites all residents of Hepworth to
Annual General Meeting
on 21st April 2022, 1900
at your Pavilion.… Read the whole story
Village Spring Clean
SATURDAY 9 APRIL 2022
10.00 – 12.00
MEET AT THE PAVILION
The previous annual village litter picks have been very successful in cleaning up the village and removing the litter that accumulates along the roads and paths.… Read the whole story
Village Spring Clean
MEET AT THE PAVILION
The previous annual village litter picks have been very successful in cleaning up the village and removing the litter that accumulates along the roads and paths.… Read the whole story
Installation of New Village Sign
Friday 18th March at 1430
The long awaited Village sign will be officially un veiled by West Suffolk MP Matt Hancock. If anyone is interested in coming along then please meet by the noticeboard at the junction of Wood Lane and The Street.… Read the whole story
Church Services Across The Benefice – March 2022
| Date | Church | Time | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 2nd March Ash Wednesday Service | Hinderclay | 7pm | Holy Communion |
| Sunday 6th March | Barningham | 11.00am | Holy Communion |
| Hepworth | 9.30am | Village Service | |
| Hopton | 9.30am | All Age | |
| Thelnetham | 9.30m | Holy Communion | |
| Sunday 13th March | Coney Weston | 9.30am | Holy Communion |
| Hinderclay | 9.30am | Village Service | |
| Stanton | 11.00am | Holy Communion | |
| Sunday 20th March | Barningham | 11.00am | Village Service |
| Hopton | 9.30am | Holy Communion | |
| Market Weston | 11.00am | Holy Communion | |
| Sunday 27h March Mothering Sunday | Hinderclay | 9.30am | Holy Communion |
| Hopton | 6.00pm | Night Prayer | |
| Stanton | 11.00am | Everyone Welcome (Informal Service for everyone) | |
Message from the Rector
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
Happy March…
According to the meteorological calendar, Spring starts on the 1st March…I think most of us are pleased to see the bulbs beginning to appear, the evenings drawing out, the hedgerows greening up and the first signs of birds nesting; It brings a smile to our faces as we begin to look forward to the warmer months.… Read the whole story
Annual General Meeting for Hepworth Recreation Ground
Hepworth Recreation Ground Committee invites all residents of Hepworth to Annual General Meeting on 21st April 2022@1900 at your Pavilion.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch for November & December
Along The Street:
| November 2021: 2 sessions 14 vehicles logged December 2021: 3 sessions 13 vehicles logged | max speed= 39 mph max speed= 43 mph |
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 251 484 or 07979745990… Read the whole story
Speed Devices: October – January
Device No. 1 at the A143 end of The Street
12 weeks from 23rd October to 17th January 2022.
Vehicles arriving into village from the A143:
Total number of vehicles:- 35818
Average speed for ALL vehicles:- 33mph
Total number of vehicle speeds above 30 mph:- 11684 (32.62%)
No.… Read the whole story
A message from the Rector
Dear Friends & Neighbours,
Happy New Year to you all !
We’re a month into the New Year already… and I wonder how many New Year resolutions have been kept so far and how many have already been forgotten ?… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather for November and December 2021
| November 2021 | Max. Temp: | 15.6°C | 9th |
| Min. Temp: | -1.7°C | 29th | |
| Total Rainfall: | 29.9 mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 14.0 mm | 27th | |
| December 2021 | Max. |
Travels Downunder – A Reminiscence -Part 6
… Read the whole storyOur last instalment gave us an overview of the the animals trying to kill the unwary. Luckily our intrepid travellers continue on!
Crafternoon Tea
A New Crafting Group is starting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, from 2 – 4pm in the Hepworth Pavilion.
Bring your sewing, knitting, patchwork, crotchet or any other craft for a sociable afternoon with a cuppa.… Read the whole story
News from the School
Last term, at Barningham CEVC Primary school, work began on the underpinning of the Victorian part of the building.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Christmas Get Together 2021
With both sets of doors in the village hall wide open, and everyone well wrapped in their warm clothes and masks, the small gathering of Hepworth folk went ahead.… Read the whole story
Did you know the Highway Code is being amended?
Amongst a raft of changes and clarifications going to be introduced at the end of January, there is important guidance being added to rule 163 – specifically how vehicles should treat other road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists motorcylcists and horses.… Read the whole story
Midday Supervisor Vacancy
We have a vacancy for a Midday Supervisor at Barningham CEVC Primary School for between 3 days a week to 5 days per week. The role is from 12pm – 1.30pm and involves supporting children during their lunchtime.… Read the whole story