Hemyock

Do you want more housing built on ‘exceptional sites’ (agricultural land bordering the village which would not usually be available for development)?  Hemyock plans to join with Clayhidon in forming a Community Land Trust. There is only a short window to apply for funding towards this. (Is this being rushed through?) In essence the Community Land Trust would form a partnership with a Housing Association to build houses that would be available to the local community in perpetuity, with a proportion available to Hemyock residents.

There have been a number of reported fly tipping incidents in the Hemyock area over the past quarter and include the dumping of a freezer, 25 sheets of asbestos, leylandi tree branches and 5 cwt of cat litter! 

A Coffee Morning with bring and buy stall in aid of Cancer Research UK will be held at 4 South View on Friday 14th October from 10.00am to noon

Nearly 200 people filled Hemyock Village Hall for a Sunday service to say farewell to Blackdown Hills church minister Steven Reed and his wife Hazel.  It was 10 years to the day since Steven began the work of leading Hemyock Baptist Church, during which time many positive things had happened in the life of the congregation which had enjoyed steady growth.

Celebrate  Harvest Festival at St Mary's Church at 7pm this evening - Friday 30th.

Celebrations continue on Sunday with a Family Service at 11.30am

All are welcome

We have been asked for an article about the village for a feature in the local newspaper. David Barton has collated several people's views, and here is his draft for comment. If you have any suggestions, comments or omissions, please contact him at clerk@hemyock.org.

David has now revised it based on your input. Here is the new draft.

It may be news to some readers that hemyock.org carries the draft Minutes of Parish Council meetings, as soon as they are released.   You can see what was proposed and agreed here. 

As local government shifts powers to Parish Council level, the actions of the Parish Council become increasingly important to the life of the community.   For example, the Parish Council can take out very substantial loans that will be repaid out of future Precept money for 25 years.  

If you would like to pack a shoebox to be distributed by the Christian charity Samaritan's Purse this Christmas to children in need across Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia leaflets will be in local shops and churches within the week. They are also avaliable from 4 South View, EX15 3SQ. email jbawler1947@hotmail.co.uk 

It is important that leaflets are read as there are some suggestions for gifts plus some restrictions. They also contain a label that must be used. Boxes need to be ready by early November

Last year 1.2 million boxes were sent from the U.K.

Please help the children the boxes will be distributed to, to realise that they have not been forgotten this Christmas

St Mary's Church was buzzing with visitors as it celebrated Heritage Sunday when a display of needlecraft had been arranged by the Friends of St Mary's.

Intricate cross stitich pictures, tapestry, knitting, embroidery, quilting and crochet were amongst the items on show with demonstrations of lace making and teddy bear construction holding the visitors interest.

Music on organ and guitar was supplied by two young sisters, the bell tower was open and as always the Friends supplied delicious tea and cakes.

The day had begun with sung Morning Prayer using the Canticles and readings from King James' bible.

Brian Pretty will be speaking at the 11.15a.m.service on 25th September giving an update on his work in Uganda. Harvest Festival will be celebrated on Friday 30th September at 7pm  and continued at the monthly Family Service at 11.30am two days later. All are welcome.

On Heritage Sunday, 11 September, there will be an Exhibition of Needlecraft at St. Mary's Church from 2.00 p.m. until 5.00 p.m.  Tea and cakes will also be available.  Hemyock Castle next to the church will also be open during the afternoon.