Once more Hemyock is gearing up to welcome the Tour of Britain, Britain's premier cycle race, and not just for one stage, but for both of the South West stages on 14th and 15th September 2010. At around lunchtime on both days, the Tour will pass through Hemyock.

Many people have expressed their shock, disbelief and even anger on reading in the last issue of the Pump that our four churches will, in time, be served by a half time Priest. Whether you are a regular churchgoer or not you will be aware of the work carried out by those appointed to the position. Just as a teacher works for many more hours than those spent in school it is more so with a Priest who is on call day and night and with us during our darkest hours as well as those of immense joy. As Rev Sherwood said we are in limbo and there we will remain until a higher power decides on our future or David feels called to elsewhere.

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.

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.