Image Credits
The image used top right is painted by local artist Christopher Jarvis.
The image shown in the top left (Alan Haynes sign) is taken from a painting by John Grundy.
The image used top right is painted by local artist Christopher Jarvis.
The image shown in the top left (Alan Haynes sign) is taken from a painting by John Grundy.
Welcome to Halstead, Kent - a thriving village with a population of just over two thousand. Just inside the M25 but outside the crowded London Boroughs, London itself is easy to get to by car or train. Access to the M25 is easy, as is travel to Europe by Eurostar or Eurotunnel at Asford, or by ferry from Dover.
Halstead is a lively village with an active Parish Church, Parish Council and community life. Events, clubs and societies are well-supported by local people. Halstead Community Primary School plays an active part in the community.
Walkers, cyclists and tourists enjoy visiting the local Church and exploring the village with its traditional flint cottages and larger houses. E. Nesbit, author of The Railway Children, made Halstead Hall in the centre of the village, notable. There are many local footpaths and country lanes to walk and refreshment is easily found in several excellent local pubs.
Many small businesses thrive in this busy village especially our local village shop and Post Office. Farming is still evident with sheep grazing some fields and in others a variety of fruit and vegetables still grown.
Should you like to contribute to your local community website in any way please click here.
If you would like to add your company to our business directory for FREE (until 2008) please click here.
Halstead Branch
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2007
The above meeting will be held at 8.00pm in the Centenary Pavilion on 15th October 2007. All current and prospective members welcome.
Remembrance Day Service
Will be held at St. Margarets Church at 10.30am on 11th November 2007.
Roy Kitcatt Hon. Sec. 5 Clarks Lane, Halstead. KN 532331 - more info
David Blake 1930-2007
The Rector, Churchwardens and PCC of St Margaret's Church, Halstead are sad to announce the recent death of David Blake, who has been Reader at St Margaret's for many years. He has been a valued member of the congregation who will be greatly missed both at the church and in the village.
David Blake - Obituary at St Margarets Church website.
Congratulations to Katherine and Bob Stevenson of Hancocks
19 Aug 1007
...on the birth of their daughter. Lucy May, who has a lot of dark hair, was born on 4th August weighing 9lb 6ozs. Bob and Katherine would like to thank everyone for their kindness in sending cards and gifts on this happy occasion.
Did you see Val and Dave when they were here recently?
19 Aug 1007
...They looked really well and rested and moved over to France permanently a few weeks ago weeks ago. The house is finished and Val says she is concentrating on crating a garden. The pool, now finished, looks really enticing, lets hope they have some warm weather so that they can use it.
Their French is improving and they find the neighbours friendly and welcoming. Dave says they are beginning to adopt the French way of life. They shop mainly in local markets now, where the food is fresh and really good, and much cheaper than supermarkets. They have fond memories of Halstead but feel they made the right move and like the prospect of a stimulating and exciting retirement.
