Hemyock Parish Council 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 

That a vacancy exists in the office of councillor for the above Parish Council. 

If within 14 working days of the date of this notice a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors for the area, an election will be held to fill the vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option. 

If you require any further information or advice on requesting an election, please contact Electoral Services on 01884 255255. 

Dated: 8th November 2012 

Kevin Finan

Returning Officer

Phoenix House

Phoenix Lane

Tiverton

Devon

EX16 6PP

The DVD of Hemyock Then and Now was sold out at the recent public screening when over 100 people attended over two sessions.  We have now produced more copies of the  DVD and they will be available at the Church Rooms at the Saturday morning Charity Shop.  The Charity Shop opens on the first Saturday of the month between 10am and 12noon.  There will be a limited supply of the DVD this Saturday 3rd November. 

Remembrance Sunday Lunch

3 course lunch and coffee in aid of the Royal British Legion 2012 Poppy Appeal

Tickets £10 - available from The Blackdown Healthy Living Centre, telephone (01823) 680687

Sunday November 11th, following the memorial at St Mary's Church (around 12 noon)

Play area for toddlers and big screen video games for teens

Licensed bar for adults

Places are limited

More info at www.tbhlc.org.uk/poppy

Many will have read the latest issue of the Parish Pump where there is an appeal for Christmas Shoeboxes for adults and children in Moldova in Eastern Europe. who otherwise are unlikely to receive any gifts at the festive season. If you would like to contribute to this annual appeal and have any queries please contact me on jbawler1947@hotmail.co.uk .

Thank you to the many folk who have donated bedding towards Christian Response to Eastern Europe - there has been an amazing response. If you have bedding - or good quality secondhand clothes -you would like to donate please phone 07773579809 so that we can arrange collection or advise of the drop off point.

All donations need to be received by Sunday 18th November.

Many thanks, Janice

 

Everyone is welcome to come along to the Healthy Living Centre on Wednesday afternoon for the Preview Showing of the new DVD Hemyock Then and Now.   Preview Screenings will be at 2.30pm and 4.30pm.  Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

It was with sadness that past and present members of Hemyock Singers heard of the death of Joan Lawrence, Vice President of the group. Joan had been involved with Hemyock Singers for many years mainly as its rehearsal pianist but also singing in a number of choral concerts. In past years Joan had also been involved with many of the stage shows produced by the group and had given hundreds of hours to individual soloists  private rehearsals.

Her service at St Mary's Church, where for many years she had been organist, was attended by Rev Tony Grosse, President, Hemyock Singers; Janice Bawler, Chairman; Rev Ron White, Musical Director, who gave the Eulogy, with past and present members leading the singing. 

 

HEMYOCK EMERGENCY PLAN (HEP) 

Do you think you could help if we ever had to activate the village emergency plan? 

Mr Tim Barton is reviewing the Emergency Plan on behalf of the parish council.  Much of the review has been completed and Mr Barton hopes to issue a draft plan to the parish council very soon.

Monday night is rehearsal night for Hemyock Singers - why not come along and join (no auditions) and see what fantastic, fun music is being prepared for the Christmas concert on Friday 7th December,

Venue - Baptist Chapel : time - 7.30pm.

A coffee morning to purchase tickets for the concert will be held at the Forbes Lounge on Saturday 24th November.

New to the area? never attended a concert here before?  - a word of advice ....... tickets sell like hot cakes!