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 The Jill Fielding Band
Saturday 19 July
7.30pm
The Jill Fielding Band will open the festival creating an evening filled with both traditional and contemporary English, Irish and American Folk Music. Having performed at some of the country’s finest music events and featured on BBC Radio, the band will treat you to a full repertoire which incorporates some old favourites to get your feet tapping with the music!
Tickets: £7.50, Leisure Key £6 (limited availability)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Call: 0161 474 4444
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 Jan Greenland presents
‘Herbs & Spices in Historic Food’
Sunday 20 July
2.30pm
The Herb Society’s trustee, Jan Greenland will be demonstrating her extensive knowledge, as she uses authentic recipes to reveal the popular use for ‘Grains of Paradise’ in medieval times.
FREE, no booking necessary but seating limited
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 Well Dressing in the Making
Tuesday 24 to Thursday 26 July
11am - 4pm
A brief history of Well Dressing
The Well Dressing is celebrated at St. Chad’s Well at 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.
Talented volunteers
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.
Why not take part?
Last year we upgraded our old Community Well Dressing Panel and created a brand new Community Pyramid! The Pyramid will be designed by different groups of people from across Stockport, including our Young Well Dressers group. Panels from the Pyramid will be in the Chapel during the week, so why not drop in, enjoy the atmosphere and have a go. Could you be a future Well Dresser?
FREE ENTRY to the making of the Well Dressing.
A small donation towards the flowers would be welcome.
Refreshments will be on sale.
Groups must book in advance due to limited space.
Please call: 0161 477 6517 for more details.
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 Gordon Giltrap Concert
Friday 25 July
7.30pm
Back by popular demand, Gordon Giltrap will delight the Chadkirk audience with his wide and diverse range of music, from folk to baroque. Small pay bar available on the night.
Tickets: £14, Leisure Key £12 (limited availability)
BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Call: 0161 474 4444
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CHADKIRK FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Saturday and Sunday, 26 and 27 July 2008
12 noon - 5pm
The main festival weekend will provide fun for all, with a packed schedule of things to see and do.
Throughout the weekend there will be:
- Roman Tours
The Romans are coming to Chadkirk! See the soldiers put through their paces as they demonstrate their military skills. They’ll also be signing willing volunteers for the Kids Army, allowing your children to be a soldier for an afternoon.
- Old Fashioned Fun Fair
Take a ride on the swing boats or test your strength on the old Striker.
- Face Painting
Join in the spirit of the festival and have your face painted for the afternoon!
- Various craft stalls
There will be a variety of craft items on sale from jewellery to cards, books and ethnic objects to name but a few.
Events for Saturday 26 July
Skylight Circus Arts
Session 1: 1.30pm - 2.45pm
Session 2: 3.15pm - 4.30pm
Try your hand at juggling or perhaps give the Diablo a go? Skylight will be teaching basic circus skills so you can wow and amaze your friends.
Tin’stle Bells
Performances at 1pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
Join the Tin’stle Bells as they perform well known popular tunes within the beautiful setting of the Chapel.
Well Dressing
Join us as the Well is formally blessed at the beginning of the afternoon
Events for Sunday 27 July
Shuttlers’ Clog
Performances at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
In the spirit of Chadkirk’s tradition and history, Shuttlers’ Clog will provide authentic clog dancing to fiddle, guitar and concertina music.
Marple Brass Band
Performances at 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 4pm
Listen to some traditional brass whilst soaking in the atmosphere of the Festival, courtesy of this local band.
Balloon Modeller
From 12 noon - 5pm
Our balloon modeller will tour the grounds to provide entertainment for your children.
Service in the Walled Garden
5pm: to mark the end of the 2008 Festival.
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