Live Days
Spring Festival - Sunday 19th September 2010 10am to 4pm
PROGRAMME: SUNDAY 19 AUGUST 2010
10.00 am The Villagers celebrate the arrival of Spring.
10.30 am The visiting 65th Regiment present the Opening Ceremony (32)
11.00 am Church service (19)
11.30 am A Victorian School Lesson (16)
12.00 pm The visiting 65th Regiment perform musket drill at their cam p site. (1)
01.00 pm Eastern Junior Jazz band (29)
01.30 pm Dove release on the square (23)
02.00 pm The visiting 65th Regiment perform an afternoon drill at their cam p site (1)
02.30 pm Eastern Junior Jazz Band (29)
03.30 pm The 65th Regiment conduct the Closing Ceremony (32)
04.00 pm Villagers tidy up after a busy day of celebrations!
ENJOY THE DAY!
About Live Days
On the third Sunday of every month (excluding December) the whole Village is filled with activity, as up to 30 costumed villagers go about their daily tasks.
The visiting 65th Regiment has an encam pm ent and performs military duties including cannon firing (on occasions) and musket drill. A blacksmith's forge is in operation, and a bodger works on his pole lathe, turning wood.
Call into the general store or visit cottages where you can sam ple food cooked over the fires, or learn about everyday crafts and activities. You can experience a Victorian school lesson, take part in a church service, and enjoy various forms of entertainment.
Normal admission charges apply on Live Days, which run from 10am to 4pm .
2010 Live Day themes - 3rd Sunday of the month / 10am to 4pm
The items on our Live Days vary depending on the theme of the month. Popular features are a Victorian school lesson and a short church service. There is always a military display and other items from many different entertainers.
There is always an ongoing craft activity for young children. Live Days are a great day out for fam ilies, and for visitors who want to see the Village full of activity and costumed characters. Normal admission charges apply.
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