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Hempstead is a small historic village situated seven miles east of Saffron Walden in the north-west corner of Essex. The notorious highwayman Dick Turpin was born in the village public house. William Harvey,  the man who discovered the circulation of blood in the human body, and Sir Eliab Harvey, commander of the Temeraire at the battle of Trafalgar, are interred with many members of their family in the Church crypt. For more information click here.
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Friends of Hempstead ChurchDon’t forget to buy your ticket for the FOHC event of the Cambridge Chord Company in St Andrew’s Church at 7.30pm on Saturday 8th June. The thirty-strong CCC are an internationally renowned a’cappella close harmony group with music ranging from American songbook standards and traditional ballads to fun and crazy rhythms. Tickets, at £10 per head, are available from Sean McCarthy (599558) and Claire Dittrich (599885). |
Calling residents in Hempstead and Great Sampford. Have your say on conservation areasThe Conservation Area Appraisals for Great Sampford and Hempstead have been prepared with the help of local historians, planning officers and the two parish councils. Click here for more details. |
Village Latest
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Wednesday 1st May, Bell Ringing at St Andrew’s, 7.45–9.15pm |
| Wednesday 1st May, free music session at the Bluebell Inn |
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Thursday 2nd May, Non-Recyclables Collection Day (Black Bin) |
| Thursday 2nd May, Art Group, 8.00pm at Drapers |
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Friday 3rd May, 10th Anniversary Session Weekend at the Bluebell Inn |
| Saturday 4th May, Classic Car Club at the Bluebell Inn |
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Saturday 4th May, 10th Anniversary Session Weekend at the Bluebell Inn |
| Sunday 5th May, Garden Waste Skip, 10-11am Radwinter Rec |
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Sunday 5th May, 10th Anniversary Session Weekend at the Bluebell Inn |
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Monday 6th May, Bank Holiday Monday |
| Tuesday 7th May, Mobile Library, from 1.40-2.00pm opposite the Bluebell |
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Tuesday 7th May, Ladies Keep Fit, 7.00-8.00pm at the Village Hall |
| Tuesday 7th May, free music session at the Bluebell Inn |
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Tuesday 7th May, Gardener's Club Committee Meeting, 8.15pm in the Village Hall |
| Thursday 9th May, Recyclables Collection Day (Green Bin) |
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Thursday 9th May, Art Group, 8.00pm at Drapers |
| Sunday 12th May, Holy Communion, 8.00am at St. Andrew's |
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Tuesday 14th May, Ladies Keep Fit, 7.00-8.00pm at the Village Hall |
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Wednesday 15th May, Bell Ringing at St Andrew’s, 7.45–9.15pm |
| Wednesday 15th May, free music session at the Bluebell Inn |
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Thursday 16th May, Non-Recyclables Collection Day (Black Bin) |
| Thursday 16th May, Art Group, 8.00pm at Drapers |
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Thursday 16th May, Parish Council Meeting, 8.00pm in the Village Hall |
| Friday 17th May, Annual Parish Assembly, 8.00pm in the Village Hall |
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Saturday 18th May, Ashdon Plant Sale, 8.00am at the T-junction |
| Sunday 19th May, Benefice Pentecost Service & Churchtastic, 10.00am at Lt. Sampford |
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Sunday 19th May, Garden Waste Skip, 10-11am Radwinter Rec |
| Tuesday 21st May, Mobile Library, from 1.40-2.00pm opposite the Bluebell |
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Tuesday 21st May, Ladies Keep Fit, 7.00-8.00pm at the Village Hall |
| Tuesday 21st May, free music session at the Bluebell Inn |
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Thursday 23rd May, Recyclables Collection Day (Green Bin) |
| Thursday 23rd May, Art Group, 8.00pm at Drapers |
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Saturday 25th May, HD&GC Gardeners' Mart, 9.30am at the Bus Shelter |
| Sunday 26th May, Evensong, 6.30pm at St. Andrew's |
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Monday 27th May, Bank Holiday Monday |
| Tuesday 28th May, Ladies Keep Fit, 7.00-8.00pm at the Village Hall |
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Tuesday 28th May, free music session at the Bluebell Inn |
| Thursday 30th May, Non-Recyclables Collection Day (Black Bin) |
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Thursday 30th May, Art Group, 8.00pm at Drapers |
Coming Soon to The Bluebell Inn
Alex Taylor - Sunday 15th June
I See Hawks in L.A. - Wednesday 26th june
Rory McLeod - Sunday 30th June
Liz Simmons & Hanna Sanders - Wednesday 17th July
Birds of Chicago + Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer- Tuesday 6th August
Davie Arthur & Friends
Paul Cataldo & Kevin Church
Brooks Williams
ABC of Canadian Music
Kieran Halpin
Richard Digance
Tim Edey
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The Bluebell Inn Opening Hours |
| Sunday | 12.00 noon - 7.00pm |
| Monday | Closed All Day |
| Tuesday - Friday | 11.30am - 3.00pm + 6.00pm - 11.00pm |
| Saturday | 11.30am - 11.00pm |
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About Hempstead
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Best Kept Village
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Bus Timetable
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On the Farm
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Future Projects
If you have any ideas for new pages on the web site please contact Helen. To see a list of current items for which we need your help please click here.
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This site is sponsored by Hempstead Parish Council for the benefit of Hempstead villagers, their friends and
neighbours. If you have any events, information or pictures you would like to submit for your website please
contact the editor Helen Philip
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Site Editor Helen Philip Site Maintenance Brian Kitchen
BEST KEPT VILLAGE for 2008, Class 4 winner of the BEST KEPT VILLAGE for 2007, Class 4 runner-up BEST KEPT VILLAGE for 2006, Class 4 winner of the BEST KEPT VILLAGE for 2005
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