Pilgrims and Posies : EVENT DIARY

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The Piper's Tale

Thursday 8 March 2012,
7.30pm

At Weaver Hall Museum,

CW9 8AB
Cheshire

A presentation by Tom, exploring English bagpiping through history and folklore.

International Bagpipe Day

Sunday 10 March 2012,

Bagpiping and tales of pipers at various locations across Cheshire to mark the first International Bagpipe Day co-ordinated by the Bagpipe Society.

www.bagpipesociety.org.uk

Open Day at the Old Medicine House

Saturday 19th May 2012, 10.30am-4pm.

The Blackden Trust, Goostrey,
Cheshire, CW4 8BY

Susannah and Tom will be helping to interpret some of the stories of this wonderful Tudor building and the archaeology of the rest of the site at Blackden.

The Minstrels’ Court

St John's Church, Chester (next to the Amphitheatre)

Saturday 16 June 2011, 10:30am - 5pm

the annual recreation of the ancient gathering of musicians at midsummer to obtain their licence to perform. This is a major event with dozens of musicians and living history characters performing, and it's all very friendly and free! We'll have more details as it approaches so keep checking back.

Discovering Herbs Past and Present

The Blackden Trust, Holmes Chapel, Cheshire

Saturday 23 June 2012, 10am-4pm

A day of hands-on herb exploration, discovering how herbs have been used through history and how to grow and care for them today; in the inspirational setting of the Tudor Old Medicine House.

£45, concessions £35
contact@theblackdentrust.org.uk
Tel:01477 571445

Tudor Festival

Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 July 2012, 12noon - 5pm

At Stretton Water Mill,
nr Farndon,
Cheshire,
SY14 7JA

Step back in time to 1596 and experience an Elizabethan country fair in this idyllic rural setting. Tom will be performing music and telling folk tales, whilst Susannah will be demonstrating the role of the herbalist. There are other demonstrations and tours of the working mill too, and it's all free that weekend!

Tewksbury Medieval Festival

Saturday 14 July 2012

We'll be heading off to join the Wulfingas group at the Tewkesbury Medieval Festival where Tom is looking forward to another chance to pipe the troops onto the battlefield.

Festival of Historic Arts and Crafts

Thursday 26 July 2012, 10am - 4pm
Plas Mawr, Conwy, North Wales

This is one of our favourite buildings and we're very pleased to be part of this event again. Susannah will be exploring the uses of herbs and spices in the historic kitchen and Tom will be playing Tudor music through the house.

Heritage Open Days,

Medieval Chester
Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September 2012, 10.30am - 4pm

The Water Tower,
Chester City Walls

Free Entry

Pilgrims and Posies will be interpreting the history of this 14th century defence which overlooked the ancient Port of Chester

Look for "Grosvenor Museum" at
www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/visiting

Open Day at the Old Medicine House

Saturday 15 September 2012, 10.30am- 4pm

The Blackden Trust, Goostrey,
Cheshire, CW4 8BY

Another chance to visit this fascinating building, discover the role of the apothecary with Susannah and hear some music and folk tales from Tom.

Victorian Harvest Weekend

Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September 2012,
12 noon-5pm

Stretton Watermill, near Farndon, Cheshire, SY14 7JA.

Victorian Harvest Weekend We'll be stepping forward a few centuries for these harvest celebrations including craft demonstrations, music and harvest food to taste.