Hemyock

Please come and join us at your Parish Church as we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ

Christmas Eve -

5pm - Crib service  when the young are particularly welcome

11.15pm - Holy Communion

Christmas Day

10am - Family Communion

29th December

10.30am - Joint service at Clayhidon for Upper Culm Churches.   No services in the other churches

     Hemyock Parish Council

Christmas Decoration Competition

• The council is having its annual 'Hemyock Christmas Decorations Competition'
• There will be prizes for both the best seasonally decorated house and business premises.
• So enter into the spirit of Christmas and make the village look festive and cheerful.
• Judging will take place week commencing 16th December.
• Winners will be notified shortly afterwards.

Clerk Mrs Donna Evans, Park Farm, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon EX14 4RN Tel 01823 680968 Email Clerk@hemyock.org

Saturday 7th December will once again see the Christmas Fair being held at the Parish Hall.  Organised by St Mary's Church with Culm Davy Chapel the afternoon, running from 2 - 4pm ,will see a host of traditional stalls including cakes and savouries, preserves, childrens craft and toys,  new items, raffle, delicious teas and mulled wine.

A special guest from the North Pole is also due to attend so do bring your children along to join in the fun.

Calling all young and young at heart!

The village annual Christingle service will take place at the Parish Church this Sunday, 1st December at 4pm.  This is a delightful short service which will involve children from the primary school and the presentation of Christingles to one and all depicting Christ as the light of the world. Do hope we shall see you there. Any queries contact 07773579809

Don't forget to buy your tickets for Hemyock Singers Christmas Concert and Dinner at the Forbes Lounge on Saturday 10am - noon. Coffee morning - raffle - bring and buy

The parish council set up a separate group to look at the management of the commons.  The Commons Management Group meet regularly and the next meeting is on Thursday 21st November.  The group will be discussing the future management of Shuttleton Common.  Ed Hopkinson, from Devon Wildlife Trust will be attending and giving his views and recommendations on what the group should be doing over the next year or so.  Click here for agenda.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS ATIME ERROR IN THE PARISH PUMP

PARISH SERVICE FOR REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY WILL BE AT ST MARY'S CHURCH IS AT 10.15AM.FOLLOWED BY LAYING OF WREATHS AND CROSSES AT THE WAR MEMORIAL.

PARADE TO LEAVE PARISH HALL AT 9.55AM - ALL WELCOME TO TAKE PART

THERE WILL ALSO BE A SHORT ACT OF REMEMBRANCE ON MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 10.50AM AT THE WAR MEMORIAL

PLEASE CONTACT DAVID, (ROYAL BRITISH LEGION VILLAGE REP.) ON 07773579809 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES OR WISH TO LAY A CROSS ON SUNDAY

ST MARY'S CHURCH WILL BE THE COLLECTING POINT FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO EASTERN EUROPE CHRISTMAS APPEAL FOR MOLDOVA WHICH WE HOPE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SUPPORT.   ANY QUERIES PLEASE PHONE 07773579809

SAT.16TH NOVEMBER - 10AM - 12NOON THEN 2 - 4PM

CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES FOR ALL AGES INCL. THE ELDERLY - PLEASE ENSURE BOXES ARE SECURELY WRAPPED

GOOD QUALITY 2NDHAND CLOTHING - ALL AGES AND SIZES

GOOD QUALITY 2NDHAND BEDDING/TOWELS ETC

PLEASE NOTE - MEDICINES, PLAYING CARDS WITH HEARTS SPADES ETC.,AND BUBBLE BATH ARE UNSUITABLE ITEMS

An ideal Christmas present!

Orders are now being taken for next years calendar covering Hemyock and The Surrounding Area with photos taken by local residents

 A copy can be seen at St Mary's Charity Shop/Coffee Morning at the Church Room on Saturday 2nd November  10a.m. - 12 noon or contact 680352 or 680436

Payment (£5)  with order please by Saturday 9th November.  Proceeds to the parish church

This fund can assist students in higher and further education (including Richard Huish College) with purchases of books and equipment, including computer requisites. Those applying should normally be resident in Hemyock or Clayhidon and must have received full time education at one or more of: