halsway manor society ltd was registered as a charity on 8 march 1966 to promote participation in the folk arts — traditional folk music, dance, song, storytelling, folklore and related arts and crafts — through a year-round programme of residential courses, classes, events and activities for people of all ages and abilities. participants come from all over the country and abroad. local people are encouraged to get involved through regular dance and music clubs, concerts, an annual festival, fete and craft fairs.