PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

We like to encourage participation by children and young people but we must insist that all children under the age of 16 are in the care of a responsible adult.
FEBRUARY 2011 23.02.11 AGM. Nominations for committee posts required by 10th February. Nomination papers available from the secretary. Tel: 01663 743847. The AGM will be followed by a talk from Kevin Dranfield about the underground water courses of Stockport - 'Rivers Under Our Feet'. 8 pm in Hayfield Village Hall. Admission free. Refreshments provided.

MARCH 2011 23.03.11 A talk from the Badger Group at 8pm in Hayfield Village Hall . Admission for non-members £2. Refreshments provided.

MAY 2011 An evening walk. Date to be confirmed. Wear stout shoes and be prepared for rough ground, some of it up hill.

JUNE 2011 An evening walk. Details to be confirmed. 18.06.11 The annual Hayfield Pro Loco Art Competition organised by the Civic Trust. Create a picture in the parish on the day. For full details and rules see the Pro Loco page. The entries will be on display in St Matthew's Church Hall from 4pm, when the public are invited to vote for their favourites. During the day there will also be a display by local artists with works for sale organised by the Parish Council in Hayfield Village Hall.

JULY 2011 4th - 7th July Preparing the Well Dressing for Swallow House well, sponsored by the Civic Trust. If you would like to help contact Penny and John Pope Tel: 01663 742849 for more details. Preparation for the event involves not only making our board but also erecting and dismantling the displays at the various sites around the village (Saturdays 9th and 16th July).

AUGUST 2011 27.08.11 We shall be cutting back the vegetation and generally tidying the 'mole' at Wood Mill Sluice from 10.30 on site. Follow the sign for the Calico Trail from near the Post Office if you would like to join us for some fresh air and exercise. Bring a pair of gardening gloves - preferably waterproof - and wear wellies.

SEPTEMBER 2011 17.09.11 and 18.09.11 Hayfield Country Show. We shall be in our green and white gazebo throughout the weekend with displays of our activities through the year. Do come along for a chat.

OCTOBER 2011 08.10.11 The Civic Trust Annual River Clean. Meet at 1.30pm on the Memorial Square. Gardening gloves and wellies recommended. We provide bags and litter pickers. Lasts about 2 hours. 26.10.11 A fascinating talk by Hector Sutherland about paper making - 'From Parchment to Paper'. This talk comes highly recommended. The venue is Hayfield Village Hall at 8pm. 29.10.11 Another chance to get wet and dirty at the annual Sheep Wash Tidy. Meet at 10.30 on site adjacent to Booth Bridge on Kinder Road. Waterproof gloves and footwear recommended. Tidying should be finished by lunchtime, but help may be needed to gather and dispose of the green waste after lunch.

NOVEMBER 2011 23.11.11 A talk by Mike Monahan 'Practical Sustainability in the Home'. If you have ever wondered just what sustainability is, now is your chance to find out in Hayfield Village Hall at 8pm.

FEBRUARY 2012 22.02.12 The Annual General Meeting. Committee nominations to be received in writing by 8th February 2012. Inspired by the unveiling of the plaque to Arthur Lowe (Captain Mainwaring) in August, the AGM will be followed by a talk from one of our most popular speakers, Pam Gee 'A Child in the Liverpool Blitz'. Pam will describe her experiences as she grew up in Liverpool at this frightening time and invites you to bring along your memories of the war years in Hayfield, which we expect will be very different!