Hemyock

Limbo. Now there's an interesting word. I don't mean the West Indian dance in which one bends backwards to passunder a low bar. Nor do I mean the theology of 'the abode of souls excluded from the presence of God, but not condemned to any other punishment' (which incidentally, is a theological opinion which I and many others in the Church do not support). No, I mean that 'intermediate state or condition of awaiting a decision', which is something we have all experienced at some time in our lives.

April 19th sees the two main annual meetings for St Marys.  The first is the "Annual Vestry Meeting" for all parishioners. This elects the churchwardens for the coming year. This is an ancient but still demanding role.

Palm Sunday, March 28th, will be celebrated at the parish church with a Family Service at 11.15 am

A warm welcome is extended to those who would like to join the procession to the church, prior to the service, which will leave the parish hall at 11am

Saturday 10th July will see St Mary's Summer Fayre held in the Recreation Field 11am - 4pm. This year it will be a Musical Extravaganza featuring local bands and singers throughout the day with Apple AM (Taunton Hospital Radio) providing music and commentary. If you would like a stall please contact Patricia Fuller 01823 680436 or David Bawler 01823 680352

PLEASE NOTE: change of date. previously advertised as Sat July 3rd.

Over the last ten years the number of people using the mobile library service has declined by more than 40%. Devon District Council want to revitalise the mobile library service so that it becomes a better used and more vibrant service within rural communities. The people who still use the service value it very highly but the drastic decline in use means that DCC now need to consider how we increase use of the service to deliver the best value for money for Devon’s communities.

Just before Christmas those who went to a concert given by Hemyock Singers may remember them singing 'Winter Wonderland'. Included in the song are the words 'Over the ground lies a mantle of snow.... In the lane snow is glistening ..... A beautiful sight ..... Walking' in a winter wonderland'. Recent weeks have certainly brought us a mantle of snow and it has without doubt been a beautiful sight greatly enjoyed by the  young and young at heart with sledging, snowmen, igloos and snowballs abounding. Of course for some it has meant being unable to get out and about and created difficulties for farmers and other folk. What it has seen is neighbour helping neighbour which is always a good thing.