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Previous Achievements

The following is a list of what the Civic Society has achieved during its 17 years since inception. Some have had assistance from other sources.

  • Three planters on Chester Road, in front of the shops.
  • Three planters on the triangle of land by The Green and School Lane.
  • Two hanging baskets above the planters on The Green & School Lane.
  • The planters and hanging baskets are planted by Northwich Town Council but are maintained and watered regularly by HCS committee members.
  • The black and white finger post at the Chester Road & Bradburns Lane crossroads.
  • Two cycle racks by the Co-op.
  • Two cycle racks by the Post Office.
  • A bench on Chester Road by the Booth Road junction.
  • A plaque commemorating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, in St Johns Church.
  • The fire bell outside Chime has been refurbished - Chime paid for this and HCS contributed.
  • A number of blue plaques have been installed at sites of historical interest.
  • Many daffodil bulbs have been planted at the entrances to the village
  • Biannual newsletters hand delivered to all members.
  • Speakers who attend our AGM each October.
  • Laminated sheets of five local walks are available from the Post Office
  • This website set up for access by anyone who cares to look.
  • A 185 watt hanging projector for the Village Hall.
  • A digital amplifier and wall-mounted speakers for the Village Hall.
  • A display stand and A-frame display board for use at events.
  • "Community Awards" project involving schools and pupils.
  • Christmas lights for the village - taken up & paid for by the Parish Council (PC).
  • The mosaic at the corner of Chester Road and School Lane - taken up & paid for by the PC.
  • Refurbishment of the stone drinking fountain at Bradburns Lane - paid for by CWAC.
  • Membership of Civic Voice.
  • Membership of the National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
  • Worked with the PC on the Joint Action Group to fight the Grange Farm & Hollies Farm developments. We won the first round but lost the appeal.
  • Worked with the PC on the Hartford Neighbourhood Plan which is now approved and in force.
  • Membership Secretary compiled a list of all the postal addresses in Hartford. Useful for recruitment campaigns and for canvassing the electorate.
  • Village Lottery launched in 2005 and now has 98 players
  • Held a “Clean for the Queen” litter pick event in March 2016, in addition to our regular monthly litter picks.
  • Introduced a Hartford calendar in 2016, featuring winning photos from a competition we organised. The format was continued for the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 calendars. 
  • Arranged two successful coach trips each year, from 2015 to 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic caused 2020's trips to be postponed to a later date. 
  • Guided walks have been introduced and are proving popular.
  • With support from our Cheshire West and Chester Councillors, we produced a display lectern displaying the location and some details of our Grade II listed buildings. This is now in place opposite the shops on Chester Road.
  • Repainted the milepost on Northwich Road.
  • Had stands at the Party in the Park and at the Victorian Christmas Fayre each year.
  • Planted crocuses around the triangle at the Bradburns Lane junction with Chester Road, along with members of the Vale Royal Rotary Club.
  • Set up a Civic Society Library, with more than a hundred books, maps and pamphlets available for members to use.
  • In conjunction with the Parish Council, we installed outdoor gym equipment on the fields near the cricket club.