A Village on the Blackdown Hills
Welcome to Hemyock Thursday, July 04 2024 @ 03:23 am UTC
Some people may wonder why the Church of England takes longer to put things into action than our non Conformist friends and there may well be folk who were wondering when the handrail at St Marys would be added to the pulpit. Well, good news, after a 4 year wait it is now in place!
Please support our coffee morning at 45 castle park on Saturday June 19th from 10:00am - 12:30am. Also an evening with Autumn (Jean+Ken), tickets £6 each from 7:00pm - 10:00pm please book tickets asap 01823 681298
We are running some courses for complete beginners to learn how to use computers. We will be having an open afternoon on Thursday the 17th June between 2:30 and 4pm at Lower Millhayes. You are invited to come and have a look round our new training facilities, and discuss with the trainers what is involved.
Our summer mixed league has started again with both teams doing well after two rounds. If you'd like to take part contact Rachel: rachel_bussell@hotmail.com Matches are played in the evening and are usually mid-week. "Mini-tennis" (small racquets and soft balls) is being run in conjunction with the Primary School for 5-9 yr olds after school this term. It's a good introduction to the sport. Contact our club coach dannyloftus@hotmail.co.uk
This event will be held at Park Farm Wellington (just below the Monument) on the 3rd of July. A family day with the emphasis being every thing "woody", there will be chances to "have a go" at things like hurdle & basket making, green wood working, carving, bodging, tree surgery, furniture making, oak frame building, forest school, willow sculptures.
Following our successful event last summer, The Upper Culm Twinning Association will once again be running a family sports evening on Longmead Field. The event will be held on Saturday 17th July from 4pm until 8pm. There will be a variety of activities including boules, skittles and rounders along with BBQ food and a bar. Put the date in your diary and come along and join the fun!
The June meeting at the Church Rooms on 10th June at 7.30pm will be a talk on Nynehead Court, the Sanfords and the Canal given by Denis Dodds.
Here is an opportunity to see a London Production of the successful stage version of the Calendar Girls at Toquay. There is a coach leaving Hemyock at 5pm on Saturday July 10th 2010 There are just 3 seats available as we go to press. More details from Sandra on 01823 680036. No driving or parking worries!
Alice Leighton would like to thank everyone for their support over the few weeks. She has been overwhelmed by the support, card, kindness and generosity shown by so many people.
I have received confirmation that our Rotary Club in Tiverton has donated, with your huge support, the following Boxes, numbered 39038, 44708 to 44715 inclusive, 49126 to 49131 inclusive 49971. This is a total of £7840.
Drier and brighter, though breezy. Turning unsettled later.
A brighter and warmer day is expected, with sunny spells. Turning increasingly breezy as the day progresses, with cloud and some rain returning to the far west by late evening. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Cloudier this evening and overnight with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times with stronger winds, especially along the south coasts. Milder. Minimum temperature 12 °C.
A cloudy and damp day with spells of rain and drizzle for most, though some drier interludes are possible. Rain turning heavier into the afternoon and evening. Maximum temperature 20 °C.
Sunny spells and scattered showers are expected through the weekend. Breezy, especially on Saturday with further outbreaks of rain on Monday. Temperatures generally below average.
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