A Village on the Blackdown Hills
Welcome to Hemyock Thursday, July 04 2024 @ 07:23 am UTC
One of the joys of Hemyock is the state of the Churchyard. Whether it is in the snowdrop season or with the explosion of roses it is a part of the village which always gets favourable comments from visitors. Along with the dedicated work of the flower bed keepers this is largely due to one man, John Bimson.
This is on September 12th. It's a day when many churches across the county are open giving rise to some interesting possibilities.
Thank You for your donations so far this year, your contributions will help to keep the Pump on going, which means you'll continue to know what's going on in the village!
As people may well be aware 2009 marks the 1100th Anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Exeter, and also that of the Bath and Wells Diocese. The celebrations come to a climax at the end of June.
Don't Forget - St Mary's Church rooms can be hired for parties or regular bookings.
On the 27th of June, the Diocese of Exeter will celebrate its 1100th Anniversary. Originally, the area now covered by the Diocese's of Exeter and Bath & Wells, was the Diocese of Sherbourne. But by the early 900's Christianity had spread so far into the West Country that two new diocese had to be formed.
The next meeting of the History Group is this Thursday 11th June when the County Archaeologist, Mr Stephen Reed, will give a talk on "Recent Archaeological work in Devon". in the Church Rooms at 7.30pm.
At the meeting in May, Mr Donald Richards, who served in the Devon and Dorsets gave an entertaining talk on Regimental Insignia with an impressive array of regimental hats, caps and berets. He is an avid collector of militaria with examples on show from Russia, Afghanistan, Germany, Iraq and Switzerland in addition to our own National Services.
Frank Rosamond the recently elected Chair of MDDC made Hemyock his first visit to a Parish Council on Wednesday evening where he was congratulated by Heather Stallard and her team.
The BMX track beside the Culm River by Millhayes Farm has been transformed by grass cutting and litter picking. Young people who use it are being asked to give the site a name. The Council want to remind Dog owners not to the use BMX track for walking their animals.
Work is in progress to complete the construction of a new raised walkway leading from the Culm river into the village. Outline plans were seen by Councillors.
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“The marriage is concluded, let the Honeymoon begin” said Chairman Brian Clist on the occasion of the Charter signing between the Upper Culm Twining Association and its French partners from St Herblon and Les Villages des Grees, an area bordering the Loire River in the west of the country. |
As part of the Exeter Diocese 1100 anniversary celebrations, the Cullompton Deanery has held a service of Confirmation which was attended by a large congregation. Held at the parish church of St Mary's, Hemyock on Sunday evening (24th May) the service saw 10 candidates being confirmed by the Rt Revd Robert (Bob) Evens, Bishop of Crediton. 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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Sourced from the Met Office