Hartford Civic Society

Cherish the past
Protect the future

Hartford Civic Society is a registered charity which works to improve the village of Hartford and aims to protect its identity.

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A picture of the Hartford sign, which was gifted to the Village by Tom Birtwisle in 1971. The sign is painted in black and silver and features an image of a hart, or stag, crossing a river. The sign is edged with oak leaves and acorns.

News

Hartford 2026 Calendar

Our popular calendars are now available for 2026, featuring a selection of stunning photographs of our village – all of which were generously submitted for inclusion by our supporters.

You can find our calendars on sale at:

Hartford and Greenbank Post Office
Littlers Butchers
Hartford Pharmacy
Press Hartford
The Parish Clerk's office at Hartford Village Hall

There are three different formats available for you to choose from as follows:

A5 calendar (21cm x 14.8cm) priced at £5
Kitchen wall calendar (21cm x 42cm) priced at £6
A4 calendar (29.7cm x 21cm) priced at £7

Purchasing one of our calendars is a great way to support Hartford Civic Society. If you would like to buy one and have it delivered, please contact us. If you are not ready to start thinking about 2026 yet, we should still have some copies available for sale at the Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November!

No litter pick in November

Our usual monthly litter pick will not take place in November because it clashes with Hartford's Remembrance Sunday Parade. The parade will assemble at Hartford Village Hall on Chester Road at 9:15am, and begins at 9.30am. Services after the parade will take place at St John's Church and Hartford Methodist Church. A field of poppies. Photo by Bart Ros on Unsplash

Nov 1

October walk

Six Hartford Civic Society supporters set out along the River Weaver amid storm clouds for our October walk, 2025. Graham had promised an outing with plenty of historical canal and waterways interest and we weren't disappointed. When we reached the Barnton Basin near the canal tunnel, the heavens opened and our winter waterproofs were given a good test, but most of this stretch along the Trent and Mersey ended in autumn sunshine. The walk measures about 8km. It has been decid

Oct 25

Kedleston Hall Coach Trip

On October 2nd, between the rain and winds, Hartford Civic Society were fortunate to pick a fine day for their latest trip attended by 34 people. This was to Kedleston Hall in Derbyshire, described as an extravagant temple of arts and arguably one of Robert Adams' finest projects. The fine weather enabled everyone to eat outside and enjoy views of the extensive grounds. Our next trip will be in Spring 2026. Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

Oct 2

What's on?

Hartford Christmas Fayre
Sat 29 Nov
St John's Church Centre
Hartford Civic Society will be attending Hartford's much-loved Christmas Fayre on Saturday 29th November 2025.
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Multiple Dates
Hartford Litter Pick
Sun 14 Dec
Hartford
Everyone is welcome to come along and help keep the village looking tidy - our adult and junior litter pickers do a fabulous job. Litter picking equipment is provided, although you may want to bring work gloves!
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Multiple Dates
Films in Hartford - Four Letters of Love
Mon 09 Feb
The Grange Theatre
Nicholas and Isabel were made for each other but how will they ever know it? As ghosts, fate and the sheer power of true love pull them together, so too does life threaten to tear them apart.
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