We are delighted to share that Sustainable Hayfield were recently the proud runners up in the Crompton and Woodcock Award 2024, in recognition of "Your Outstanding Contribution to the Community". Awarded by High Peak CVS

 

Apple Day 2024 - another wonderful day, here in pictures. 
Thank you to all who made it happen and who came along.   

Hayfield Biodiversity Group are delighted to announce that we have managed to obtain grant funding from the government's Species Survival Fund, administered by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, to carry out some woodland restoration works in Bluebell Wood, off the Sett Valley Trail. It is over 20 years since initial woodland improvement and accessibility work was carried out and it has developed into the popular Local Nature Reserve we have today. Over time, however, the path has degraded and the abundance and range of species in the wood has declined. In particular, there are significantly fewer native bluebells in recent years. Over the course of the winter, we will, in conjunction with Derbyshire County Council's Countryside Service, restore sections of the path and carry out some woodland management work. This will include selective thinning of trees, part-removal of invasive brambles, creation of dead-wood fences, log piles, etc. More details in the coming weeks, but there is plenty of opportunity for the community to help out with the various tasks, so watch this space!

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Dear Sustainable Hayfield  Member/Supporter We're delighted to forward you our latest newsletter, bringing you up to date with all that we're doing. We hope you find it of interest. It's  here.   https://mcusercontent.com/fc162238463119eb834ab2a9c/files/f0528403-7eef-580f-7736-e105d393430b/SH_Newsletter_Autumn_2024.pdf  Apple Day, Saturday October 12th (1.00-4.30p.m.), assumes pride of place  but there's also news from our biodiversity, energy, food, recycling and travel and transport groups. Between them, they show how varied and active we are! Might you care to join us in some of our activities? You'll be very welcome! Just contact us and we'll arrange. Meantime, happy reading, and we hope to see you at Apple Day at the primary school! Thank you   Team Sustainable Hayfield

We are pleased to announce that our Apple Day will be going ahead on 12th October at Hayfield Primary School again this from 1 - 4.30pm.

It promises to be busier than ever, with juicing and apple tasting taking centre stage, complimented by the usual craft stalls, home made refreshments by Sett Valley cafe and our own Apple cafe, High Peak cider, music and a bit of apple fun.

We are also really excited to have The Tent people join us for the first time this year with their "Apple Arena" and Apple Olympics! 

We are also delighted to be holding another clothes swap (run by Alex from Sewing Bee fame) and hosting another rendition of the Apple Day Mummers play from Hayfield Mummers Society.

Above all, it is a celebration of our local orchard, and a reminder as to how delicious the apples all around us taste, and that we should use them and not let them go to waste! 

For full details of the attractions on day, please click here, and for a program of key event timings click here!  For people travelling from outside of Hayfield, we encourage you to avoid travelling by car if you can. Details of public transport options can be found via the QR code below..#TaketheBus

 

 SUSTAINABLE HAYFIELD PROUDLY PRESENT THEIR AGM FOR 2024 ON SEPTEMBER 19th AT ST MATTHEWS CHURCH...............

 

Please join us at our forthcoming Annual AGM on Thursday 19th September, at St Matthews Church Hayfield, from 7.30pm. 

Starting with a brief business AGM meeting - see below for link to meeting papers, we will then be joined by New Mills Fashion Activistas who will treat us to an Alternative Catwalk, where style and chic do not need to come at the expense of the planet (or labour).

 

It could possibly be the most fun and sustainable AGM you have ever been too! 

Don't miss it!  

AGM meeting papers 

Agenda

Minutes of 2023 AGM

Chair's Annual Report

Treasurers Report

Biodiversity - sub treasurer report

Today, 18th May 2024 saw a very successful first outing for Hayfield and New Mills Repair Shop. With over 20 repairs from chain saws to frayed sleeves and broken radios to gardening forks. Next stop October 12th at Apple Day.