A Village on the Blackdown Hills
Welcome to Hemyock Friday, April 10 2020 @ 06:16 am BST
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
Mid Devon Community Support Hotline
Community support hotline launched by Mid Devon District CouncilResidents and organisations across the district can now call a new hotline designed to help communities access vital information and support during the Coronavirus outbreak.
CEMETERY REOPENS
New Legislation Allows Cemeteries to Reopen
Following new guidance, issued by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, I am delighted to inform you we will be reopening our cemetery to the public from today.
Last week emergency legislation was brought in by Central Government instructing all burial grounds and crematoriums to be closed, as part of a host of new measures brought in relating to the Coronavirus pandemic.
In line with this legislation Councils closed cemeteries to the public, except for burials.
However, after seeking clarification about the legislation new guidance has been released and Hemyock Parish Council is pleased it can now safely reopen the cemetery, in line with the updated rules.
Anyone visiting must abide by social distancing rules and no one should be attending the cemeteries if they are showing any symptoms of illness.
CEMETERY REOPENS
New Legislation Allows Cemeteries to Reopen
Following new guidance, issued by the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management, I am delighted to inform you we will be reopening our cemetery to the public from today.
Last week emergency legislation was brought in by Central Government instructing all burial grounds and crematoriums to be closed, as part of a host of new measures brought in relating to the Coronavirus pandemic.
In line with this legislation Councils closed cemeteries to the public, except for burials.
However, after seeking clarification about the legislation new guidance has been released and Hemyock Parish Council is pleased it can now safely reopen the cemetery, in line with the updated rules.
Anyone visiting must abide by social distancing rules and no one should be attending the cemeteries if they are showing any symptoms of illness.
CEMETERY CLOSED
It is with deep regret that we must comply with emergency legislation and close our cemetery to members of the public, unless a funeral is taking place.
We understand this will be a very distressing time for a lot of people who have lost loved ones, but we must comply to ensure the safety of everyone.
This is with immediate effect.
Clerk
Donna Evans, Park Farm, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon EX14 4RN. Tel. 01823 680968 Email hemyockpc@gmail.com
TRANSPORT FOR KEY WORKERS
Due to the reduction of bus services across the county, Devon County Council are trialling an on-demand subsidised taxi service for Devon residents for key workers accessing employment only.
This service is intended to replace those journeys which were previously made by bus - a subsidised flat fare will be charged.
Requests can only be made by email and should be sent to devonbus@devon.gov.uk
Please include the following information in your email:
NAME, ADDRESS, KEY WORKER STATUS, EMPLOYER / PAYROLL REF
JOURNEY REQUIREMENTS (pick up/drop off)
We will aim to respond to all requests as soon as possible during normal office hours – journeys should be booked 48 hours in advance of travel.
Kind regards,
John Richardson-Dawes,
Principal Transport Co-ordinating Officer,
Transport Co-ordination Service,
Devon County Council,
County Hall, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4QD.
Tel. 01392 383000 (when prompted, ask for John Richardson-Dawes)
john.richardsondawes@devon.gov.uk
For public transport information in Devon, visit: new.devon.gov.uk/travel
Traveline: 0871 200 22 33 www.traveline.info
Concessionary Bus Travel: 01392 383688
nationalbuspass@devon.gov.uk www.devon.gov.uk/nationalbuspass
COVID 19
THE PLAY AREA AT LONGMEAD WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Covid-19 Community Response - Hemyock
The Blackdown Support Group, in conjunction with the Blackdown Practice, Hemyock Parish Council, local Churches and the Blackdown Healthy Living and Activity Centre are seeking to co-ordinate and support community response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shuttleton Common looking good after the tree planting event. Many thanks to all those that supported the event.
Thank you to the 100 or so parishioners that attended the meeting last night. You have given the parish councillors plenty to think about! Watch this page for updates.
Committee Meeting
Monday 9th March 2020 at 7.00pm
Another warm, dry day with plenty of sunshine.
Although it will start out hazy, this will quickly clear to leave another warm and sunny day. The sea breeze will leave temperatures feeling slightly cooler by the coast. Maximum Temperature 23 °C.
Another mild and dry night with calm winds. Although largely clear, some patchy cloud will reach western regions through the early hours. Minimum Temperature 8 °C.
Another very warm and largely dry day with lots of hazy sunshine. There is a risk of showers through the afternoon aswell some isolated thunder. Maximum Temperature 21 °C.
A dry start to Sunday with rain possible across the south later. Dry with sunny spells on Monday and Tuesday, with cloud building in places. Cooler than recent days throughout.
Updated at: 0443 on Fri 10 Apr 2020
Sourced from the Met Office