Hemyock

You may be aware of the planning application currently being considered for a large wind turbine to be erected just outside Hemyock.  The proposed turbine is very tall at over 34 metres - this is two thirds the height of Wellington Monument, or about the height of an 11 storey building.  At higher wind speeds the volume of noise generated is similar to that of a chainsaw.  This really is out of keeping with its surroundings, in an AONB where many people go to get away from it, and take a walk, ride a horse, exercise the dog in exceptional beauty, peace, and tranquillity.

If you would like to object, but don't know how to go about it, or think it will take too long, you can now do so exceptionally easily, just visit this page:

http://lickham.co.uk/turbine

and enter your name and address, and click 'Send' - it really is that easy!  Your objection will then be registered with MDDC Planning. Please could you spread the word to anyone else you think would feel the same way.  UPDATE 2: deadline for objections changed again, now Monday 4th June...

 As St Mary's  will be taking part in the Queen's Diamond Jubilee service at Longmead Field on Sunday at 11a.m. there will be no service that day at the Parish Church.  There will however be a service of Holy Communion at St Andrews, Clayhidon at 8.30a.m. and All Saints, Culmstock at 10a.m.

The official opening of St Mary's Charity Shop will take place at the Church Roon this Saturday, 2nd June. All are welcome to go along, snap up a bargain and meet their friends for coffee between 10a.m. and 12 noon 

The Hemyock Litter Pickers are looking for new volunteers to help keep a stretch of Hemyock road tidy; the more we have, the shorter the area!  Find out who your Chief Womble is and volunteer.

The Police have issued a report on recent crimes in the area, and request we keep sheds locked as they mostly concerned theft of power tools.

The Parish Council are promoting a scheme called Community Speed Watch, where trained local volunteers help police officers and PCSOs man speed guns to drive down local speeds.

It would appear that the bridge at Culmstock has been closed due to an accident on Thursday 18th May.  Further details http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-18123457

If you find out what is happening, please contact me and I will update this.  

UPDATE: all open again now.

As part of the Jubilee Celebrations, we are having a photo competition. It covers past and present royal occasions. 

Entry is open to non-professional photographers.  Cash prizes. Entries close at midnight on June 29th, so get snapping! 

Entries will be posted on hemyock.org after the competition closes and  can be voted for by anyone.  Judging of the top 3 in each Category is on Saturday 29th June.   There is even talk of making them into a Hemyock Calendar for next year!

We have reduced the number of categories, to coordinate better with St Mary's, who seem to be having a photo competition too!

Erection of 1 50kw wind turbine - Land at NGR 312536 111830 (Highlands Farm) Hemyock, Devon – Planning Reference: 12/00456/F​​​ULL

Due to the concerns expressed to the Parish Council, an Open Meeting will take place on Thursday 17th May at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall to discuss the above planning application.

You can see the full application online by visiting http://planning.middevon.gov.uk/online-applications/ and entering the reference 12/00456/FULL into the search

Due to the flooding, many people are unable to get to The Blackdown Healthy Living Centre.  As a result, some activities will be cancelled.  Please contact your respective group organiser for more information.

Cameo Club will be closed Monday 30 April, to avoid putting our volunteer drivers and members at risk.  If similar conditions exist on Thursday, we may also be closed.  Call before you set off.

01823 680687

Sunday 29th April will see a special service at St Mary's church at 6.30p.m taking an informal Iona style form of worship which will be led by Rev. David Burton. All are welcome.

The morning service will see the churches of Hemyock, Culm Davy and Clayhidon joining All Saints, Culmstock at 10a.m. for Holy Communion.  The following weekend (5th - 7th May) All Saints will be holding a Flower Festival with Wellington School Choir singing Evensong at the church  on the Sunday at 6.30p.m.

Don’t forget the Annual Parish Meeting this Thursday (19th April) in the Parish Hall at 7pm. There will be various displays around the hall and the following speakers:-