Welcome to Hemyock, Anonymous Friday, October 23 2026 @ 08:31 am UTC
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
Please note there will be no Parish Council meeting in August. The next meeting will take place on 2 September 2026.
Consultation on the five proposals put forward as part of the Government’s reorganisation of local authorities in Devon has now begun. Last year, councils across the county developed proposals for new single tier, or unitary authorities. Mid Devon District Council was part of a group of seven district councils in Devon to jointly submit the […]
From MONDAY 27 APRIL 2026 Until FRIDAY 1 MAY 2026 (both dates inclusive) for a maximum of 5 days No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed on the sections of Affected Roads. Roads affected – ROAD FROM WHITEHALL HEADING NORTH PAST CULM DAVY, CULM DAVY, HEMYOCK Full notice can be read here. […]
Active Mid Devon (AMD) is teaming up with Libraries Unlimited to support the community’s health and wellbeing with a free drop-in event at Tiverton Library. On Friday 7 November, from 10am until 4pm, a team from Active Mid Devon will be based in The Pod at Tiverton Library offering free health checks. The checks include […]
The Music Trust gives grants for music related activities in schools, groups, clubs, etc. in the Blackdown Hills. We would like to reach as many suitable organisations as possible, so if you think your organisation could benefit please contact the blackdownmusictrust@gmail.com.
I am writing to you today on behalf of Rachel Gilmour MP to let you know about the SEND roundtables being held in both Tiverton and Minehead on Friday 31st October. If you know of anyone in the local area who would benefit from attending, please pass on these details: Mrs. Gilmour is keen to […]
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby give NOTICE that: On WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2025 for a maximum of 5 days Anticipated Finish WEDNESDAY 3 DECEMBER 2025 Between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed on the sections of Affected Roads. Roads affected – […]
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby give NOTICE that: On FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025 for a maximum of 5 days Anticipated Finish FRIDAY 12 DECEMBER 2025 Between the hours of 09:30 and 15:30 No person shall cause or permit any vehicle to proceed on the sections of Affected Roads. Roads affected – […]
The Devon Countryside Access Forum (DCAF) is a statutory local access forum under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000, with a remit to give independent advice on improving public access to land and the enjoyment thereof. It has eighteen members appointed by Devon County Council who represent the interests of access users, for […]
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The unsettled spell continues with Storms Austen and Boelo.
A very windy day with outbreaks of heavy rain associated with Storm Austen. These slowly clear towards the northeast through the day leaving brighter spells and isolated showers. Disruptive winds throughout, reaching storm force in the far southwest at first. Maximum temperature 11 °C.
Isolated showers continue through the night before rain arrives in the far southwest around dawn. Winds slowly ease through the evening, although remaining gusty around showers throughout. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
Another wet and windy day as Storm Boelo pushes in from the west. Widespread heavy rain and disruptive winds, these reaching severe gale force along coasts. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
A drier, brighter day on Sunday although remaining windy until evening. Unsettled conditions return at the start of the week with rain and strong winds arriving early Monday.
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Sourced from the Met Office