A Village on the Blackdown Hills
Welcome to Hemyock Tuesday, October 27 2020 @ 05:29 am GMT
Hemyock is the largest village on the Blackdown Hills, which is now designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The parish has an area of about 2350 hectares, and lies on the NW of the Blackdown Hills.
The village boasts a wide variety of clubs and activities to suit all ages and requirements - from bowls and tennis to WI and religious meetings.
If you're new to the village click HERE
For history of the village click HERE
For more photos click HERE
Hemyock Parish Council opens new play area at Longmead.
The new play area at Longmead is due to open this afternoon (21st October). Due to COVID-19 is would not be appropriate to have a large official opening/gathering so instead please see pictures from the parish council.
We hope you enjoy the new play area.
Hemyock Parish Council
South West Water - Work at Longmead - Monday 19th October
South West Water need to replace the sewer main from the pumping station to the treatment plant. This will involve digging two pits in the corners of Longmead field. The work will commence on Monday 19th October and last approximately 6 weeks. During this time access around the trim trail, football matches and training should be unaffected. The work will be fenced off and covered over. See attached plan for more information. If anyone experiences any problems please let the parish clerk know. Donna Evans, hemyockpc@gmail.com.
The Longmead car park will be available for patients attending and those taking patients to the Blackdown Practice for Flu jabs on Saturday 17th October between 13.00 and 16.00. Please avoid using the car park on this date unless you are attending the Blackdown Parctice.
Thank you.
Please note the village car park (adjacent to the Baptist Church) will be closed to the general public and instead will provide parking for those attending the Doctors' Surgery flu jab clinic on Saturday 3rd October 8am - 4pm and Saturday 17th October 8am - 4pm.
Committee Meeting
Monday 8th June 2020 following the AGM
Minutes
Skanska have had a few problems and need to extend the closure until Friday 18th September
11 - 14 September
St Mary's to Lickham
School transport news from Devon County Council
http://www.devonnewscentre.info/school-transport-guidelines-drawn-up-ahead-of-september-return/
Monday 7th September 2020 Agenda Unsettled, with plenty of showers and brisk winds.
A cloudy morning, with outbreaks of rain moving eastwards. With clearer sunnier skies and scattered showers following by the afternoon. Showers may be heavy at times with isolated hail and thunder. Windy, especially around the coasts. Maximum Temperature 16 °C.
A windy evening and night, with clear spells and isolated blustery showers, heaviest and most frequent in the west of the region. Minimum Temperature 4 °C.
Feeling cooler than Tuesday, with more widespread cloud cover and heavier showers. Risk of coastal gales. Maximum Temperature 13 °C.
Continuing to feel chilly, with further spells of rain for most areas. Driest on Friday with more rain on Saturday.
Updated at: 0308 on Tue 27 Oct 2020
Sourced from the Met Office