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. For the answers to the 2008 Family Quiz click here.
OCTOBER 2008 11.10.08 - River Clean Once a year members of the Hayfield Civic Trust turn out in wellies and rubber gloves to clean the stretch of river through the village. Meet at 13:30 by the skip on the Royal Car Park. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

22.10.08 - Bugsworth Basin Talk Talk by Ian Edgar about Bugsworth Basin in the Village Hall, Hayfield at 20:00. Admission for non- members £2. Refreshments included.


NOVEMBER 2008 23.11.08 - Sheep Wash Tidy Up Autumn tidy up at Booth sheep wash. Meet on site at 10:00 with wellies and gloves. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.


FEBRUARY 2009 25.02.09 - AGM and Mountain Rescue talk to be held in Hayfield Village Hall at 20:00 Nominations for the committee to be received by the 9th February 2009. Nomination papers available from the Secretary, telephone 01663 743847. The AGM will be followed by a talk by Ian Hurst 'Mountain Rescue - History and Development in the Peak District 1920's to the Present Day'. Admission and refreshments free.

MARCH 2009 07.03.09 - 'The Early Music Man' in St John's Schoolroom at 14:00 A demonstration and performance of early musical instruments such as were found on The Mary Rose. This Saturday afternoon event will appeal to both children and adults. Families are most welcome. Refreshments and admission free.


MAY 2009 19.05.09 - A Evening Walk This will be a themed walk with commentary of approximately 2 hours duration departing at 19:00 prompt. Stout shoes are recommended. Details will be announced nearer the time.


JUNE 2009 20.06.09 - The Pro Loco Art Competition Create a picture in the parish on the day. Competitors can register at St Matthew's Church Hall, Hayfield from 08:30. The public vote for their favourite paintings in St Matthew's at 16:00. Presentation of the prizes will take place at 17:30. For full details see the Pro Loco page This is the 30th year of the Pro Loco competition and we hope to celebrate with extra events.

30.06.09 - A Evening Walk This will be a themed walk with commentary of approximately 2 hours duration departing at 19:00 prompt. Stout shoes are recommended. Details will be announced nearer the time.

JULY 2009 Early July - Well Dressing Preparations We shall be dressing Swallow House Well again this year as part of the Well Dressing Festival. If you would like to help prepare the dressing, contact Penny Pope on 01663 742849 or email info@hayfield-civic-trust.org.uk.


AUGUST 2009 Coach Excursion to Wirksworth and the National Stone Centre Date to be confirmed. This is planned as a full day excursion and dependant on numbers is likely to cost around £15. We are currently testing the market and would like to hear if you are interested in coming along and whether you would prefer a week day, a Saturday or a Sunday event. Please contact Judith Lanham on 01663 743847 or e-mail info@hayfield-civic-trust.org.uk.


SEPTEMBER 2009 19.09.09 and 20.09.09 - Hayfield Country Show We shall be exhibiting once again. Please come along and see us. New members joining at the show receive membership through to December 2010.


OCTOBER 2009 10.10.09 - Annual River Clean Once a year members of the Hayfield Civic Trust turn out in wellies and rubber gloves to clean the stretch of river through the village. Meet at 13:30 by the skip on The Royal Car Park. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.


NOVEMBER 2009 22.11.09 - Booth Sheep Wash Tidy Up Winter tidy up at Booth sheep wash. Meet on site at 10:00 with wellies and gloves. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.