As a settlement Fairfield has attracted much interest over the years. To encourage visitors from far and near we offer organised tours so that people can be welcomed and hosted on their visit, with an opportunity to learn more about Moravians in general and Fairfield in particular; and to enjoy the use of the facilities we have available in the college. One such organised visit was made recently by a local secondary school, Droylsden Academy. Following that visit they put the following article in their ‘Newsflash’ which is their online news forum. It is used here with their kind permission.
Visit to the Fairfield Moravian Settlement
This week, a group of Year 8 students visited the Fairfield Moravian Settlement to find out more about the culture, beliefs and lifestyles of these early settlers in Droylsden. As part of the visit, the students had a tour of the settlement and learnt about the history of the Moravian Church. After the tour, the students visited the College and the Museum where they looked at the artefacts on display and found out how the early settlers used to dress. Thank you to Sr Barbara and Sr Carol for welcoming us to the Moravian Settlement and for such an interesting, informative and enjoyable morning and thank you, also, to Coby Haldane and Haidar Irfan who navigated the route and led the group on the walk to Fairfield and then back to school!
If anyone would be interested in visiting Fairfield on an arranged tour please contact Sr Barbara Ganson on 07368 122298.
Sr Margery Sutcliffe
