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An action packed festival for
all the family
Well Dressing * Roman soldiers * falconry display * circus skills workshop * Medieval music * Arabic dancers * bell ringing * Marple Brass Band * worm charming competition * miniature garden competition * craft stalls * various other games, demonstrations and activities *
food court
For further information regarding the
Festival Weekend please contact:
Stockport
Tourist Information Centre, 30 Market Place, Stockport.
Tel: 0161 474 4444
email:
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Festival Events |
Description |
Tuesday |
20 |
Well dressing in the Making |
11am to 4pm, daily:
Come and see tradional way of well dressing . . .  |
Wednesday |
21 |
Well dressing in the Making |
Thursday |
22 |
Well dressing in the Making |
Friday |
23 |
PIVA |
Join Renaissance group, Piva, performing 16th and 17th century music . . . |
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Saturday |
24 |
Chadkirk Festival Weekend |
A fun-packed Saturday - a guide to what's on.
12 noon to 5pm . . . |
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Sunday |
25 |
Chadkirk Festival Weekend |
A fun-packed Sunday - a guide to what's on.
12 noon to 5pm . . . |
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Saturday & Sunday |
24 & 25 |
Chadkirk Festival Weekend |
Enjoy the Roman Tours and Roman soldier camp and Ya Raqs performing beautiful Arabic dances throughout the weekend
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CHADKIRK FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES
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 Well Dressing in the Making
Tuesday 20 - Thursday 22 July 2010
11am - 4pm
Well Dressing is celebrated every year at St. Chad’s Well, located in the heart of Chadkirk Country Estate. The tradition of dressing springs and wells with pictures made from petals, leaves and other materials dates back to Celtic times.
Each year a talented and enthusiastic team of volunteers from across Stockport design and make the Well Dressing. It takes four days to complete and will last a week before the clay dries and the flowers fade.
Entry to the making of the Well Dressing is FREE.
A small donation towards the flowers is welcome.
Refreshments will be on sale.
Groups must book in advance due to limited space. Call 0161 477 6517
If you would like to take part, see '' to find out more
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 PIVA
Friday 23 July
7.30pm
Join Renaissance group, Piva, as they perform some spectacular and lively pieces inspired by 16th and 17th century music. Performing in full, authentic costume, the band uses instruments not widely recognised today including Crumhorns, Citterns and the Hurdy Gurdy. Not to be missed.
Ticket prices: £12 per person, Leisure Key £10 (places limited)
To book tickets call the Tourist Information Centre on 0161 474 4444
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CHADKIRK FESTIVAL - WHAT'S ON FOR THE WEEKEND
The main festival weekend will provide fun for all, with a packed schedule of things to see and do. A range of crafts stalls will be selling handmade and homemade goods based on the woodland and nature.
Adults: £1 - Children under 15: FREE
12 noon - 5pm
Saturday and Sunday, 24 and 25 July 2010
- Roman Tours
Join the Roman soldiers as they set up camp once again in Chadkirk. Hear the trumpets sound as they march through the estate during the course of the weekend.
- Ya Raqs
Be mesmorised by the beautiful Arabic dancing troupe who will perform authentic, traditional routines on the main lawn throughout the weekend. Spectators will be invited to learn a few moves after the performance
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Saturday 24 July 2010
- Rumples Circus Workshop
Want to learn how to juggle, or spin a plate? Perhaps riding a unicycle or throwing a Diablo is more appealing? Learn some amazing circus tips and tricks.
- Tin’stle Bells
Join the Tin’stle Bells as they perform well known, popular tunes within the beautiful setting of the Chapel.
- Miniature Garden Competition
Bring along your entries to the marquee outside the chapel for visitors to marvel at your handiwork. Submissions to be made between 12 noon and 2pm. Don’t forget to fill in and include your submission form.
- Well Blessing
Join us as the Well is formally blessed at 12 noon (outside St Chad's Well near the farmhouse)
- Various demonstrations
Enjoy watching and taking part in one of these activities, from wood turning, storytelling, an ancient yoga woodland walk, card making, jewellery making, edible children's necklace making, henna hand painting, Guess the Stockport Personalities game, object handling and the Shoot-the-Knight game.
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Sunday 25 July 2010
- Marple Brass Band
The band will perform a repertoire of favourites, to get your feet tapping and head swaying.
- Vale Royal Falconry
Be wowed by the birds of prey as they demonstrate graceful free-flying over Chadkirk Estate. Two flying demonstrations will take place during the course of the afternoon, along with a static display of the birds on the main lawn.
- Worm Charming Competition
The hunt is on to find the best in Chadkirk’s first ever Worm Charming Competition. Entrants will be given a 3ft x 3ft piece of lawn in which to entice as many worms to the surface as possible, using any imaginable method except for digging. The one with the most worms will be crowned the winner and awarded the first W.C.C trophy.
- Miniature Garden Competition Results
Join us at 4pm when the Friends of Chadkirk will announce the winner of each category, who will receive a £20 garden centre voucher, courtesy of Marple Garden Centre.
- Various demonstrations
Enjoy watching and taking part in one of these activities, from wood turning, storytelling, an ancient yoga woodland walk, card making, jewellery making, edible children's necklace making, henna hand painting, Guess the Stockport Personalities game, object handling and the Shoot-the-Knight game.
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