This information is provided by the Hempsted Residents Association (HRA). Please explore the rest of the website to find out a bit more about what we do and who we are.
This page is currently being developed so if you cannot find the information you need please let us know info@hempstedra.co.uk or come back soon and hopefully the information you need will be here.
Recycling and Waste Collection / Disposal
Activities / Entertainment Nearby
For the most up-to-date list of events in Hempsted then check out the Parish Magazine and the What’s On In Hempsted Monthly Calendar for the latest local events for adults and children. Also look out at the notices on the noticeboards all around the village.
The Parish Magazine is published monthly. Hard copies of this are available in the Lysons Hall, church porch and the Post Office. It can also be found digitally on the Hempsted Village Noticeboard on Facebook or here: http://www.swithunandmary.org.uk/hempstedparishmagazine.html
Gloucester Quays (https://www.gloucesterquays.co.uk/) offers a range of activities and restaurants and is walkable from Hempsted.
Health – You and Pets!
Click on the links below to take you to your nearest:
Local Amenities
Village Shop and Post Office
Village Shop is open 8am-7:30pm Mon – Saturday and 8am-5pm Sunday. Here, you can buy all grocery essentials, newspapers and sweets, as well as hot drinks.
Post Office is open Monday to Friday 9 – 5:30pm and Saturday 9-12pm.
Nurseries and Childminders
https://www.daynurseries.co.uk/day_nursery_search_results.cfm/searchtown/Gloucester
https://www.childcare.co.uk/search/Childminders/GL2+5LZ
Hempsted Playgroup
Alongside the school is a childcare facility for children aged 2 years and 9 months to 4 years.
https://www.hempstedplaygroup.com
Hempsted Primary School
Hempsted has a one form entry Primary school.
https://hempstedcofeprimaryschool.co.uk
St Swithun’s Church
http://www.swithunandmary.org.uk/stswithunshempsted.html
Recycling and Waste Collection / Disposal
Recycling Centre must be booked in advance. Information can be found here: https://www.gloucestershirerecycles.com/household-recycling-centres-hrcs/your-nearest-recycling-centre/hempsted-hrc-gloucester/
Information about all aspects of recycling and waste collections can be found here: https://www.gloucester.gov.uk/environment-waste-recycling/waste-recycling-street-cleaning/bins-recycling/
Terracycle Bin: This bin is located next to the church porch and collects bread, cake and biscuit squishable plastic wrappers.
Reporting Local Concerns
Issues with trees: https://www.gloucester.gov.uk/environment-waste-recycling/nature-and-conservation/trees-hedges/report-a-tree-issue-on-a-street-pavement-or-grass-verge/
Missed bin collection: https://www.gloucester.gov.uk/environment-waste-recycling/waste-recycling-street-cleaning/bins-recycling/collection-services/report-a-missed-collection/
Roads and pavements: https://fixmystreet.gloucestershire.gov.uk/
PCSO: Suzanne Sexton Suzanne.sexton@gloucestershire.police.uk
Mobile: 07811 418245 Landline: 01452 753322
Transport
Bus routes
No. 8 bus goes along Secunda way. Timetables are displayed in the bus stops.
No. 11 bus goes through the village (up Hempsted Lane) three times a day. Most up-to-date bus timetable is on the bus stop outside the Post Office.
https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west/gloucester
Train
There is parking available at the Station and there is an NCP car park close by too.
https://www.gwr.com/stations-and-destinations/stations/gloucester
Volunteering Opportunities
https://www.govolunteerglos.org
https://www.facebook.com/GoVolunteerGlos