There’s always something happening here at Hempstead Valley – monthly Craft and Memorabilia Fayres, monthly Farmers' Markets, Food and Drink Fayres, children’s workshops and much more.

Thomson - Cruise Week 7th - 14th September 
To celebrate Thomson Hempstead Valley's membership of the Association of Cruise Experts (ACE) they will be holding a Cruise Week from 7th to 14th September. Customers who come along to their store during the week long event can take advantage of special offers and promotions on different days. Royal Caribbean, MSC and Complete Cruise Solutions will be represented and customers will be able to book an appointment with a cruise specialist.

Hempstead Valley 30 years in fashion
Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th October

It is 30 years this year since Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre, Gillingham, opened and the Medway Messenger wants to hear from our customers about their memories of the centre over the last three decades.

Is it your birthday on the same day as the anniversary- October 17, or were you born on October 17th 1978? Maybe you've got some photographs of events held here. Did you meet any of the celebrities who have visited to celebrate the centre's other milestone birthdays or store openings? Philip Schofield was let out of the 'Broom Cupboard' in 1987 and Bill Roache from Coronation Street opened the Granada store back in 1983.

Do you have a photograph of the area before the centre was built there?

Selected memories will be published in a supplement in the Medway Messenger and selected photographs and old press cuttings will go on display at the centre. On display will be a selection of original 1970's clothing, toys and other memorabilia from that time. Many of our staff will be dressing up in 70's fashion and there will be music from that era too, which should bring even more memories flooding back!

Hempstead Valley has for 30 years been a key part of the community of Medway and north Kent and continues to pride itself on providing first class customer service and retail excellence in a safe and clean environment. To help us celebrate our milestone birthday and as a thank you to our loyal customers will be holding a range of free events in the centre from 23rd to 25th October.

Should you wish to contribute your memories, photos or memorabilia please contact either Sarah Hills at the Medway Messenger on 01634 227836 or email shills@thekmgroup.co.uk or email Su Button, Hempstead Valley's Marketing Executive on s.button@hempsteadvalley.co.uk.