Welcome to Hemyock, Anonymous Saturday, April 12 2025 @ 07:22 pm UTC
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.
The Chairman of Hemyock Parish Council, Mrs Heather Stallard will Chair a meeting in the village hall (Forbes Lounge) at 11am on Saturday 10 September 2011 to initiate plans for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012 and all club members/parishoners are invited to attend.
This weekend, the 13th and 14th August, will see the next Open Days for the Community Archives at the Healthy Living Centre. The Archives will be on display at the Centre from 12 noon until 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Come along to the Centre this weekend for a relaxing trawl through the Archives that we have assembled over the last 3 years. We now have over 3,050 images stored in a database with keyword access. The images can be expanded and improved and, with approval, printed.
St Mary's annual Summer Fete will take place in the Recreation Field on Saturday 9th July. Running from 11a.m. - 4p.m.the event will be opened by Neil Parish MP for Tiverton and Honiton,
Amongst an array of stalls will also be found skittles, beer tent, refreshments, raffle and lots more! Music and interviews will once again be provided by apple:am (hospital radio) and there will be fun for all.
The field is large so if you or your organisation is interested in having a stall please contact 01823 680436 or 01823 680352
We look forward to welcoming you as you enjoy the day and give support to your parish church
The Somerset Hills Chorus will be in concert at St. Mary's Church, Hemyock on Friday 24th June at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are £6 and are available by telephoning 01823 680317 or 01823 680436 or at the door. Tea/coffee will be available during the interval. All proceeds to for the Friends of St. Mary's Church
Fred Bear was delighted to attend the monthly Family Service at St Mary's Church with his friend Rev John Stone.
Fred took great delight in meeting his many relatives and other cuddly friends who had brought along their humans to enjoy the day. One of Fred's oldest and smallest relatives had journeyed from Australia in 1943 and this was the first time they had met so they had a lot to growl about.
The Churchwardens, David Bawler and Jenny Doble, presented the recently refurbished Wardens staves for blessing at the start of the service.
Much cooler on Sunday. Changeable with occasional showers next week.
Generally cloudy this evening with showers possible in places, though these tending to become very isolated overnight and mainly confined to western areas. Clear spells developing, especially in the east and staying frost-free for all. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
A mainly dry day but a few showers are possible. Sunny spells through the morning, but turning cloudier by the afternoon. Feeling much cooler compared to lately and quite breezy. Maximum temperature 14 °C.
Cooler than of late but temperatures around or just above average still. Sunny spells and scattered showers, heavy at times, throughout the period.
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Sourced from the Met Office