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
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
New Bus Times
New bus times start on Monday, 24th February 2025.
A new bus timetable has been published for the 73 and 73A Simonds buses. Only the 73A passes directly through the village, and this is once in each direction each day – towards Thurston college and Bury St Edmunds in the morning, and returning early afternoon, on school days only.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Along The Street – February 2025
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
November 2024: 2 sessions 7 vehicles logged max speed = 41 mph
December 2024: 3 sessions 5 vehicles logged max speed = 43 mph… Read the whole story
Hepworth 2 Enjoy and the Pensioners’ Christmas Lunch
During 2024, Hepworth 2 Enjoy were hard at work, raising the funds for the village Pensioners’ Christmas Lunch. The Christmas meal is a wonderful way of getting the village together and each of the fund raising events was good fun too.… Read the whole story
Speedwatch Along The Street
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
September 2024: 1 sessions 1 vehicles logged max speed = 35 mph
October 2024: 4 sessions 10 vehicles logged max speed = 38 mph… Read the whole story
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
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
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
Hepworth Pavilion – “The Future”
The lease with the Parish Council is due for renewal in December 2024, we need your views on how you would like this venue to continue.… Read the whole story
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
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
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
Public Consultation
Hepworth Pavilion
4 – 7pm,
Tuesday, 27 June 2023
Fairthorn Consultancy, who are assisting Equation with the public consultation process for their proposed development at Shepards Grove, have confirmed that they will hold a public meeting in Hepworth.… 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 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
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
ACT NOW AND HAVE YOUR SAY
Hepworth Parish Council
The Future of Hepworth
Key decisions which will affect every resident of Hepworth are about to be made by West Suffolk Council.… Read the whole story
From now until the end of October the Church will be open
Daily 10 – 4
for private prayer and reflection.
You are most welcome.… Read the whole story
A Retirement at Hepworth Church
Sunday 1st May saw Chris Anderson take his last service at St Peter’s Church. Chris and his wife Pat are retiring from church duties after forty three years of devoted and tireless work.… Read the whole story
Hepworth Weather – March & April
| March 2022: | Max . Temp: | 20.1ºC | 23rd |
| Min. Temp: | -0.6ºC | 31st | |
| Total Rainfall: | 23.1mm | ||
| Wettest Day: | 7.2mm | 4th | |
| April 2022: | Max. Temp: | 19.6ºC | 12th |
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Speedwatch Team – March to April
Along The Street:
For more information about Speedwatch, or to get involved, call Richard on 07979745990
| March 2022: April 2022: | 2 session 24 vehicles logged 3 sessions 33 vehicles logged | max speed = 42 mph max speed = 45 mph |