Welcome to Hemyock, Anonymous Monday, October 13 2025 @ 05:14 pm UTC
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.
Our French friends arrived today (Thursday 21st). The programme of events for the coming weekend can be found by clicking on the Twinning link to the left of this page and then scrolling down. There are no tickets left for the Saturday evening event at Hemyock Parish Hall, but people are welcome to attend the tree planting ceremony at Longmead in Hemyock on Saturday afternoon.
Hemyock Youth Football Presentation Night will be on Thursday 11th June starting at 6pm. There will be rounders and a barbecue.
Every one is welcome.
Hemyock Under 11's played in the Exeter and District Plate Final on Saturday 16th May and gave a good account of themselves.
Mindful of the current financial climate, The Parish Council has been considering sites which might be used for Allotments. One such area was the ground to the rear of the garages at Millhayes.
Devon County Council are reviewing the Definitive Map & Statement for Hemyock and are seeking proposals from organisations and individuals about footpaths, bridleways and byways. Changes and amendments to the map will be considered where plausible and backed up by sufficient data. Please contact our Parish Clerk, Anne Kingston on 680918. Often cloudy this week but some sunshine in places.
Remaining generally cloudy overnight with mist and fog re-forming over the highest ground. Brief clearer intervals are possible but the cloud cover will mean a mild night for most. Breezy in some coastal regions with drizzly showers possible later. Minimum temperature 9 °C.
Another cloudy and gloomy day for the vast majority with local drizzle first thing. Perhaps turning brighter later, mainly in western counties with sunny spells for Cornwall. Breezier on coasts. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Mostly dry albeit often rather cloudy this week, however some sunny spells are likely, particularly in western counties. Fog patches are possible overnight. Temperatures around average. Breezy at times.
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Sourced from the Met Office