Hatfield Civic Week

Dog derby and drama, Beat dancing, and Boy Scouts. New Town Hatfield becomes a hive of activity for ‘Civic Week’, a week long celebration with events programmed for young and old.

The entire community celebrate as Hatfield enjoy the activities of ‘Civic Week’ during the Summer of 1965. The range of events to mark the occasion is phenomenal, with a baby show, a brass band, and boxing; jam judging and a gymkhana; floral arrangements and fancy dress; you name it, Hatfield have it. It appears the whole town have contributed to the week-long festivities.

This film, sponsored by Hatfield Rural District Council, begins by contrasting the Old Town with the New (Town), as modernisation has brought a dual carriageway, prefab housing, and a pedestrianised shopping precinct. Intended to be viewed with commentary, unfortunately the sound to accompany the film is missing, leaving visuals only.