There is a keen interested in providing Allotments in Hemyock as evidenced by the recent village Survey. What we lack is land close to the village which can be used for Allotments. The Parish Council is seeking to lease land for this purpose on a long term basis - one to one and a half acres within a two mile radius of hemyock. If you have suitable land available, please contact the Parish Clerk, Anne Kingston on 680918.
The local Twinning Association saw a good turn out of supporters for their Sports and Social fund raising event at Longmead Sports Field in Hemyock last Friday (7th). Featuring a wide range of activities including the very popular Boules and, for the children, bouncy castle, the BBQ evening enjoyed fine weather and some good wine.
Picture – Future Twinners? Local children enjoy the UCTA event.
I am pleased to be re-elected to serve this area for another four years. I do thank everyone for their support and do my best to represent you all. Thank you.
The wind dropped, the cloud lessened and before you knew it seven members of the Red Devils had parachuted into the Recreation Field and found themselves being inspected by Churchwarden Mary Beal before handing over an inscribed wooden baton to mark the event.
It may be the middle of summer as you read this but some people have already begun collection items to put on their shoeboxes for the annual Samaritan's Purse Christmas Shoebox appeal.
This fund exists primarily to help students in higher and further education, with the purchase of their books and equipment, by making discretionary grants.
Following on from our press release in the last Pump about a Grant that we have been awarded, we can report that the Ball Machine should be with us by August - just in time for Club Coach, Dan Loftus to use on our coaching courses in the holidays, which is great!
Drier and brighter, though breezy. Turning unsettled later.
Today:
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.
Tonight:
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.
Friday:
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.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
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.
There is a keen interested in providing Allotments in Hemyock as evidenced by the recent village Survey. What we lack is land close to the village which can be used for Allotments. The Parish Council is seeking to lease land for this purpose on a long term basis - one to one and a half acres within a two mile radius of hemyock. If you have suitable land available, please contact the Parish Clerk, Anne Kingston on 680918. 