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241.Tour Of Britain Comes Through Hemyock Again
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.
242.News From Hemyock Singers
The group have enjoyed singing a variety of music over the past months from Gilbert and Sullivan to Jingle Bells via Winter Wonderland and Mistletoe and Wine as we've rehearsed for our two autumn concerts. The G & S evening with supper welcomed Tony Grosse, Glyn Jones and Jenny Doble ...
243.Millhayes Hall Hold Up – Again!
Millhayes Hall was previously the Social Club of the St Ivel works in Hemyock. It, together with the vehicle garages, is all that is left of the factory which used to produce Utterly Butterly .
244.From Revd Sherwood - June & July 07
Recently, I came across a 'thank you' card sent to me three years ago by the children a tiny village school. I had been invited to take their assembly and the whole school was there - all twenty seven of them! The children were alive and buzzing, infused with the ...
245.MP Meets Local Farmers
Road pricing, carbon emissions, and the future of farming were among the issues tackled by the Shadow Agriculture and Rural Affairs Minister in Hemyock last Wednesday.
246.Chamber Music Group
Anyone interested in forming a Chamber Music Group?
247.Foster Caring Couple Awarded For Good Work
A couple from Hemyock have received a Devon County Council Foster Care Award to mark their 10 years of caring for children. Janice and David Bawler of South View, Hemyock, received their award, along with other long-serving foster carers, at a ceremony held at County Hall, Exeter, on Wednesday.
248.St Mary's Guild - April 09
We started the New Year with a meal at the Catherine Wheel, enjoyed by all. In February we were all enthralled and amused by Irene and Geoffrey Dearsley telling us about "Nigeria then and now." In March we were entertained by Hazel Partridge who told us about "A Year in ...
249.Hemyock Parish Plan Questionnaire
It is ten years since the Parish Council carried out a Parish Appraisal. Much has happened over those ten years and we now need your help in making the decisions that will affect our future in Hemyock over the next few years. What do you think are the current issues ...
250.At Last - We have a Police Person!
After a two year wait, Police Woman Victoria Underhill is the new Beat Manager for the Upper Culm area including Hemyock. She introduced herself at a recent parish Council meeting when delivering the up-to-date crime figures which continue to be on the low side - which is encouraging. Vicki was ...
251.From Revd Sherwood - Apr & May 07
Over the past couple of years we have seen a profusion of plastic bracelets adorning people's arms. They are multicoloured and usually demonstrate the support of a particular charity. People of all ages wear them but they seem to be particularly popular with school-children, who often wear so many it's ...
252.Something Different
One of the things that the Emmaus group has been looking at is the idea of different forms of worship. They are currently looking at a presentation to mark Epiphany, but before then are planning a service in the spirit of Taize.
253.Young Farmers Update - August - December 07
Looking back to the beginning of the August saw a very wet and muddy Honiton Show, which many of our members participated at. We had members showing stock, crafts, cookery and our boys pulled Tug-Of-War and even though they didn't take top place, they still managed to appear on Spotlight ...
254.St Mary's Guild - June & July 07
Our April meeting fell in Holy Week. The Rev. Ron White gave a presentation on the theme 'Easter in Image. Words and music'. A set of slides showing the Cross in various locations around the world was interspersed with poems and music which gave space for personal reflection. Refreshments were ...
255.Footpaths, Bridleways and Byways
Devon County Council are reviewing the Definitive Map & Statement for Hemyock and are seeking proposals from organisations and individuals about footpaths, bridleways and byways.
256.St Mary's Annual Meetings
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.
257.Blackdown Hills Heathland Book
Heathland in the Blackdown Hills and surrounding area is the subject of a new book on sale now.
258.Hemyock Singers - Coffee Morning
The Hemyock Singers will be holding a coffee morning in the Forbes Lounge on Saturday 8th November from 10-12. Tickets will be on sale for the "Songs & Supper" evenings, which will be on 21st and 22nd November, at 7.30pm in the Parish Hall.
259.From Revd Sherwood - August & September 07
On the 15th of July, we had a Parade Service at St. Mary's in Hemyock to celebrate the centenary of the Scout Movement. During the service, the scouts read some short poems about different aspect of life, and one of them was called 'Rest' by P Clifton.
260.Be A Poppy Collector
Each year our Poppy People numbers drop by thousands, as many of our older collectors decide they can no longer assist us. They have well and truly done their bit, and now we need to focus on new faces to come forward and lend a hand. Can you give two ...
261.Samaritans Purse Christmas Shoebox Appeal
Many thanks to all those who donated a shoebox of presents which will bring great happiness to a child somewhere in the world this Christmas. 100 were eventually sent from here. Thanks also to those people who over the year have been busy knitting mittens, hats and scarves for the ...
262.Short Mat Bowling
Short Mat Bowling takes place in the Parish Hall, twice a week, on Mondays from 10:15am to 12:15pm and on Thursdays from 2:15pm to 4:15pm.
263.Holiday Club 2009 - 40th!
This year is Hemyock's 40th Holiday Club and we are having a Jungle Jamboree!!!
264.Amicable Allotments Debate
There was a robust but amicable debate about proposals to allocate land to the North of the cemetery for allotments at the February meeting of Hemyock parish Council. With land owners on either side of the cemetery refusing to allow their land to be used for access, allotment holders would ...
265.Storm Batters Hemyock
Storm 'de-fences' were no good against the gale force winds which struck in Hemyock on Thursday. Little was left of Janice Bawler's back fence after the storm had calmed at the end of the afternoon. The wind ripped out two panels, leaving a clear view through to her neighbour's garden.
266.Council Will Fight Removal Of Only Telephone Box
There is only one telephone box in the Parish of Hemyock and according to Parish Councillors it appears to be used regularly.
267.From Rev David Sherwood
On Tuesday the 21st July, the world celebrated the 40th anniversary of man landing on the moon.
268.Young Farmers Update - March 2008
In January we entered four teams into the Countryside and Safety quiz. Well done to all who took part, especially Marcus Busch, Carly Veale and Jeremy Turner for coming fifth. We also won the east Devon group dodge ball, which again, representing the group we came first at Okehampton later ...
269.From Revd Sherwood - December 07
In the spring of this year, the Rectory received a new resident - a Springer Spaniel puppy called Coco. He was born on Easter Day, is now seven months old and keeping us all on our toes. He's a delightful character and a good companion to whoever he happens to ...
270.Devon Historic Churches Day - September 13
As part of Heritage Weekend, and in line with the 900th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese, the Devon Historic Churches Trust is inviting all of us to visit as many churches as possible on September 13th. And if you want to get sponsorship for your efforts, then you ...