Mid Devon Singers
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I have been asked to post a copy of their latest Newsletter by Terry Payne, the Chair of Mid Devon Singers, who are starting singing together again.
A Village on the Blackdown Hills
Welcome to Hemyock Monday, May 23 2022 @ 04:21 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
I have been asked to post a copy of their latest Newsletter by Terry Payne, the Chair of Mid Devon Singers, who are starting singing together again.
Wow!! Well done everyone for the tremendous efforts you have made in decorating your properties with Christmas lights - what a fantastic spectacle.
For many years the Parish Clerk and I have driven the various judges around the Parish for their assessments and selections for the prizes the Parish Council give out for the properties with the best Christmas lights displays. This festive season I was (for obvious reasons) confronted with 10 times as many illuminated properties than normal. The circular theme of unity and togetherness was uppermost in people’s minds and visible in nearly all the displays. Well done everyone for adopting this symbol. My judgment reflects this.
Have you visited Hemyock Turbary recently?
The parish council has just finished creating a hard standing area for parking to improve access to the turbary. Many thanks to Councillor Nick Moon for overseeing the project.
The pc is hoping that Mid Devon District Council will agree to install a litter bin.
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 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.
Often rather cloudy with rain or showers.
Mostly dry at first with some early brightness in places. Showers developing, initially in western areas, but spreading to most parts by the afternoon. Some heavy, thundery downpours are possible, as well as longer spells of rain in places. Maximum Temperature 16 °C.
Showers will continue through the evening and overnight, with the continued risk of thunder at times. Some clearer interludes developing later and becoming breezier. Minimum Temperature 7 °C.
Another showery day, with some heavy thundery downpours developing again, but a bit more sunshine in between compared to Monday. Most places becoming dry and sunny by the evening. Breezy. Maximum Temperature 18 °C.
Windy on Wednesday with early rain clearing to sunshine and showers. Rather cloudy and breezy on Thursday but staying mostly dry. Dry and bright on Friday with lighter winds.
Updated at: 0236 on Mon 23 May 2022
Sourced from the Met Office