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Welcome to Hemyock
Wednesday, September 08 2010 @ 10:14 AM BST Hemyock Men Hemyock Men is a fantastic resource for local men. We invite great speakers who have in the past included the Bishop of Exeter, A Professor of Gentics, a Chief Constable, a Ships Captain to name but a few. Although Hemyock Men is run by Hemyock Baptist Church, you don't have to be a Churchgoer to attend Hemyock Men. Meetings are normally held Monthly on the 4th Saturday at the Catherine Wheel in Hemyock at 10.30 am. Occasionally we go for a full breakfast and an earlier time of 9.00 am. Sometimes, we visit places of interest such as Rolls Royce in Bristol. For future events see the Calendar. 
Varied Programme For Mens Breakfasts
 Hemyock Men is offering a varied and interesting Autumn breakfast programme. Speakers include a Naval Hydrographer, property developer, international businessman, and the Bristol Rovers Chaplain. "Make some new friends and enjoy a great breakfast" says orgainsier Steven Reed.
Erwin & the Pope
What does Joseph Ratzinger (the current Pope - Benedict XVI) appear to have in common with Erwin Stahlberg of Wellington? Why was Erwin still a prisoner of war in 1948? Hemyock Men found out the answer to the first question, during their breakfast at the Catherine Wheel last Saturday (24th), but the second question continues to elude even Mr Stahlberg.
Science & Faith
Barry Jennings was undoubtedly just the right person to talk on issues of science and faith to Hemyock Men. Barry retired from being Research Director at English China Clays and Research professor at Reading University as well as being a visiting Fellow at several Universities before being ordained into the Church of England.
Hemyock Men Christmas Breakfast
Over 60 chaps gathered at the Catherine Wheel pub in Hemyock for breakfast last Saturday (12th) to hear Carl Beech, who leads Christian Vision for Men the fast growing national movement, of which Hemyock Men is a member. Carl told the group that CVM is a catalyst for an emerging band of brothers across the UK who want to see the nation won for Jesus Christ, and getting them gripped and excited by their faith and equipped to live an adventure.
Hemyock Men Recycled
Nowadays, we are all aware that we need to reduce our impact upon the environment, whether as businesses or consumers. Hemyock Men had a close up visit to one of the clearest examples of re-use of materials when they visited the St Regis recycled paper mill in Cullompton. Every year St Regis mills take in c. 1.3 million tonnes of used cardboard and paper and turn it into high quality recycled paper products. Which means that they are one of the biggest recycling operations in Europe. All of their products are 100% recycled and 100% recyclable. In fact, the recycling loop is so efficient that the fibres in one corrugated box can be used to make another within 14 days!
Hemyock Goes To Hinckley
Hemyock Men can now tell the difference between a reactor and a turbine, a condenser and a control rod. This was learned as part of their induction visit to Hinckley Point nuclear power station recently. The men were fully kitted out, introduced to the company background and ethos and then given a thorough safety briefing before being shown around the plant.
Ending The Race Well
Hemyock Men were entertained and challenged in equal measure when visiting speaker Vic Dunning from Texas spoke on “ending the race well” at their monthly breakfast.
Walking with Elephants
Around 50 members of Hemyock Men welcomed South African speaker Dave Powrie, a man who had a very big subject to talk about. After a great breakfast at the Catherine Wheel, Dave fascinated the group with his knowledge of working with elephants close up. Researching behavioural patterns, getting involved with post contraception trials on female elephants, understanding how the elephant family works. This meant he would go on foot, following the breeding herds all day long, to note behaviour and interactions and being just a little aware of the lions and snakes, knowing that elephants too can turn and charge without giving much warning.
Stars in their eyes
Actor Sean Arnold gave Hemyock Men an excellent glimpse behind the scenes of the life of the modern day actor, including some very witty insights into the early days of those who have since become household names. Sean has been an actor for more than 40 years.
Scandal! 'God Prefers Grubby Tabloids'
Hemyock Men had an eye-opening encounter with a tabloid scandal-monger known on Fleet Street as "Mr Totty". Journalist James Hastings raised eyebrows when he revealed how he had been chased by a maniac wielding a meat cleaver, counted bodies hanging in trees at Lockerbie, met Hollywood's biggest and best stars, and used his skills to smuggle God into the heart of Britain's grubbiest tabloids.
Principles of Business Success
Alan Thompson heads up Toshiba’s Computing Businesses for Europe, Middle East and Africa as Executive Vice President. He will be speaking about Principles of Business Success at a Hemyock Men breakfast on Saturday 24th May.
Walk on the Wildside
Listening for nightjars, searching for bats, taking in the night sky. This and more was on offer to Hemyock Men and Women last Thursday evening when Richard and Alison Whiteside of Wildside Education led a group across Culmstock Beacon.
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LinksDevon NewsLocal WeatherHeadline:A mixture of sunny intervals and scattered, locally sharp showers. Today:Dry and bright at first, but scattered, locally sharp showers developing through the morning, especially over Devon and Cornwall. Light winds becoming westerly, and temperatures close to normal. Maximum temperature 19 °C. Tonight:A few showers may linger at first in western parts, but otherwise a largely dry night with some clear spells. Light west to northwest winds. Minimum temperature 12 °C. Thursday:It should be a drier day with plenty of bright or sunny spells and only a very low risk of a shower. Light northwesterly winds and temperatures around normal. Maximum temperature 20 °C. Updated: 0500 on Wed 8 Sep 2010 Forecast for Exmoor National Park for WednesdayGenerally dry with sunny spells, although a few mainly light showers are possible from midday. Light winds and normal temperatures. Updated: 0421 on Wed 8 Sep 2010 Forecast for Dartmoor National Park for WednesdayA mainly dry day with plenty of sunny intervals, but a few sharp showers possible from late morning. Light winds. Updated: 0421 on Wed 8 Sep 2010 |
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