Be sure to drop by the Norton In Hales Village Festival on Saturday 15th June, it starts at 1PM and runs till 5PM. As always we hope to have a huge turn out and we're all crossing our fingers for good weather! Just a few things to look forward to: - Church Fete - Bees - Fun Dog Show - Pony and Trap - BBQ - Over 20 stalls - Side shows - Fun activities - Classic vehicles and steam engines - Traditional craft demonstrations To get you in the mood here are a few photos from last

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Updated: please click here for the race card! News of another Norton in Hales Duck Race on May 11th! These have been extremely popular in the past with children and adults alike, so it is great to announce another. There will be 6 races on the River Tern at Forge Farm, which is such a lovely setting for it. Ducks will cost £1 per race and there will be cash prizes. Thanks must go to the Holland family and Gwen for allowing use of their beautiful garden. Please put it in your

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Brand Hall, with its Georgian house and some 200 acres of rolling parkland has produced a Horse Trials since 2009. Mr & Mrs Taylor our hosts once a year allow their beautiful park to be used, with 3 international sections plus Novice and BE 90 it has become an event in the equine calendar not to be missed. Named the Festival of Youth, the International section include the Charles Owen British Pony Championships, plus the IEC Equine Solutions International CCIJ2* which is

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In response to a re-submission of a planning application for a poultry unit in Norton in Hales the BAN Action Group are holding a public meeting at the village hall, 7:00PM on Thursday 28th March. They will outline the latest situation and answer any questions. All are welcome. #events

The In Bloom group are organising a free Easter Egg Hunt on 20th April with a start from between 10.00am and 11.00am from the bus shelter. Children will receive an Easter egg, very kindly donated by Morrisons, at the end, which will be at the cricket pavilion where refreshments can be enjoyed. Sunflower plants will also be available for entry into a tallest sunflower competition to be judged later in the summer. #events

The Staffordshire Mammal Group will be leading a Wildlife Walk around Betton and Norton in Hales. Open to nature enthusiasts and environmentalists. Children are welcome! Meet at 11.30am at the Hinds Head Pub. Bring walking boots and/or wellies Also please click here to see our facebook page #events

Tuesday 19th March at 7:15PM FREE FOOD AND WINE! Arrive 7:15PM for a 7:30PM Start 7:30 - 8:00: Presentation - What is the Three Parishes Neighbourhood Plan? 8:00 - 8:30: Food and Wine. Steaming Beef Hotpot with Rustic Bread 8:30 - 9:00: Quiz followed by prize giving 9:00 - Finish: Q and A session on the Three Parishes Neighbourhood Plan Teams of 4 are invited to take part in the quiz Places will be limited so please reserve your table as soon as possible to avoiud huge dissap