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Bluebell II
What a great afternoon and evening we had in the Village Hall on October 9th 2021. Bluebell 2 returned and was again a fantastic success, with probably 60 or so villagers coming along for glass of something and some of Mr Boreham's famous roast potatoes. But more importantly catching up with others that they've not seen for a while. For those that maybe don't know Bluebell 2 is run as a way ...
Bell Tower Restoration
The overhaul of Hempstead Church bells has been proceeding apace thanks to the amazing work of a wonderful group of villagers who have given generously of their time and skill. As you can see from the photographs, it is a pretty hostile environment to be working in - 50 years of dust and dirt, darkness, cramped conditions and with several tons of metal suspended immediately above your head. ...
Presentation of the Church Record of St. Andrew’s Church
Rosanne Kirkpatrick's remarks at the presentation of the Church Record of St Andrew's Church, Hempstead:
"I have the result of many hours' work by the Saffron Walden branch of NADFAS (National Association of Decorative & Fine Arts Societies) Church Recorders.
We have described, measured and photographed everything we could find and visited the Fitzwilliam Museum to record a 1561 ...