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Welcome ......
Halstead is a thriving village with a population of about two thousand. Just inside the M25 but outside the crowded London Boroughs, London itself is easy to reach by car or train. Access to the M25 is also easy, as is travel to Europe by Eurostar at Ebbsfleet or via Eurotunnel , or by ferry from Dover.
 Halstead is a vibrant village with an active Parish Church, Parish Council, Community Primary School, Post Office and Shop, all of which work together to create a friendly, happy community. Clubs and societies are well supported by local people and there are regular events within the village, such as our biennial garden safari, plays in the Village Hall and Horticultural Shows. There are opportunities to play sports, including cricket, football and netball on the Recreation Ground, or for children to join beavers, cubs, brownies, scouts and guides. Two friendly pubs offer good company and good food.
E. Nesbit, author of "The Railway Children", made Halstead Hall in the centre of the village notable, as are the Church, traditional flint cottages, and some larger houses. There are many local footpaths and woods which provide excellent conditions for walking and a local golf club. The rural environment is enhanced by animals grazing in the fields and a variety of fruit and vegetables are still grown and available from our local farm.
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If any clubs and societies in the village have any old photographs or articles about their group, we would be very pleased to display them on this website.
Please contact David Taylor at davejanetaylor@btin ternet.com.
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If you would like to advertise your company on this website, please contact Lewis Grey at lemsey.grey@virgin.net.
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NEWS
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- Diary
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To check out the latest information on meeting dates for most of the village clubs and societies, please go to the Diary page.
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- Halstead Players
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The Players will be putting on a pantomime entitled "Cinderfella in Pantomania", on Saturday, February 18th at 8 p.m and Saturday, February 25th at 2 p.m (matinee) and 8 p.m in the Village Hall.
The pantomime has been written from scratch by 2 members of the Players. It's extremely funny, and we are having great fun in rehearsals.
Tickets will be on sale in Hancocks at the end of January.
Please put the dates in your diary.
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- Horticultural Society
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The first meeting of the Hort Soc in 2012 will be on Thursday, February 23rd at 8.00pm at Halstead Village Hall.
It will be a talk by John Coomber, called "The Countryside around Us".
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For details of a trip to the DUTCH FLORIADE in April this year, please go to the main Horticultural Society page.
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If you would be interested in having an allotment in the Walled Garden at Halstead Place, please contact Barrie Blundell on barrie@blundell121.fsnet.co.uk
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To find out more about the society, please go to the Horticultural Society page on this website.
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- Kent Heights Flower Club
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The first meeting of the Flower Club in 2012 will be at 8 p.m. on Thursday, 1st March, 2012, in the Village Hall, when there will be a presentation entitled "Beyond the Oasis", by Stephanie Laing.
For more information about the Kent Heights Flower Club, go to the Flower Club page.
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- Knockholt Art Club
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The next meeting will be on 16th February, 2012 with a slide demonstration by Marian Insley on John Singer Sargent entitled "Realism and Impressionism".
More information about the Art Club programme for 2011 and 2012 is on the 2011/12 Programme web page.
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Make a note for your diaries. There is a Watercolour Workshop on 10th March, 2012 (Saturday), run by professional artist Carole Aston.
Please note this date has changed from the 3rd of March date shown in members' List of Events
For more details contact Art Club Chairman, Judy Brambleby.
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- Knockholt Bowls Club
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The new bowling season (outdoor) starts on Saturday 21 April. Knockholt Bowling Club will welcome enquiries as to membership terms and fees.
It is hoped that "taster" sessions may be possible in the week prior to the start and during the first week. If anyone is interested in such sessions they should contact Peter Hearn the Club Secretary on 01689 836779 or by e-mail at petehearn@dsl.pipex.co.uk well in advance so that potential numbers and dates can be arranged.
Spectators are welcome at all events and when friendly fixtures are being played. It would be appreciated if intending spectators check with a Committee member if they have a dog/dogs with them that they will be acceptable on that particular occasion.
Please note that the Clubhouse phone number has changed and is now 0759 845 7967.
To find out more about the Bowls Club, please go to the Bowls page on this website.
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- Longest Bunting in the World Challenge
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The current Guinness World Record for the longest bunting in the world is held by Malbank School and 6th Form College in Cheshire. It is 2,737.72 metres long or 2,994 yards. (almost 1.75 miles).
So we need to make a bit more !
So, as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, we're going to challenge this record in 2012, so we need to have plenty of bunting to decorate the village and are included in the Guinness Book of World Records !
Halstead W.I are co-ordinating the event, and would like to hear from you !
What you need :
- material to make the bunting - cotton is easy to sew - old shirts, curtains, dresses, sheets. Each piece of bunting is a triangle measuring 170mm across the base, by 200mm high. (all bunting must be the same size.)
- Tape to attach the bunting to. Each piece of bunting must be spaced 3 inches from the next piece;
- There must be 4 pieces of bunting per yard. Either handstitch or machine stitch the bunting to the tape.
Please contact :
Val Dennett
Tel : 01959 533344
Email : val.dennett@talktalk.net
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- Monday Club
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On Monday, February 6th there will be a meeting at Halstead Village Hall at 2 pm, when Gillian Nunn will give a talk about her daughter's farm in Zambia. The talk "The Hand of Compassion" will be accompanied by slides.
It will be followed by the usual tea, cakes and a raffle.
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On Monday, February 20th, the meeting will again be at the Village Hall at 2 pm. By popular demand the Barbers Shop Quartet will return.
Tea, cakes and raffle to follow.
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- Rose & Crown Charity Quiz Nights
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The Rose & Crown restarted their charity Quiz Nights in November 21st last year, and they take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month. All the proceeds will continue to support local charities.
If you would like to participate or would like to suggest a suitable recipient for the proceeds of one of the Quiz Nights, please contact Paul, the landlord on 533120.
Teams are of upto 6 people, £2 entry fee per person. Meet at 8 p.m. for an 8.30 p.m. start.
For full details about these quizzes, please check out the Rose & Crown page.
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- Queens Diamond Jubilee
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Plans are well advanced to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee in June 2012.
But the organisers would like to hear from villagers about what form the celebrations should take. They need to hear from you.
For more information, check out the Queens Diamond Jubilee page.
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- Womens Institute
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The next meeting of the WI will be on Tuesday, February 14th, 2012, at 8 p.m in the Village Hall with a presentation entitled "Poems and Flower Arranging" by Mrs. J Wilson (with poems from WI members).
For more information about the WI, please go to the WI page on this website.
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- Contact Us
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To contact us about anything to do with the website, please go to the Contact Us web page.
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