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  • Midsummer is the patronal feast of St John the Baptist on June 24th and many churches with this dedication celebrate in mid June, near the ancient festival of the Summer […]

    Bishops Castle Midsummer Rejoicing

    Midsummer is the patronal feast of St John the Baptist on June 24th and many churches with this dedication celebrate in mid June, near the ancient festival of the Summer […]

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  • Shenington is known for its annual grass-strewing in church; for three weekends beginning on Whit Sunday, fresh grass is spread on the church floor. This is a related custom to […]

    Shenington Grass Strewing

    Shenington is known for its annual grass-strewing in church; for three weekends beginning on Whit Sunday, fresh grass is spread on the church floor. This is a related custom to […]

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  • Whitworth Rushcart is one of a clutch of  customs in the North West involving a large wheeled vehicle covered in rushes and flowers accompanied by morris dancers and music as […]

    Whitworth Rushcart

    Whitworth Rushcart is one of a clutch of  customs in the North West involving a large wheeled vehicle covered in rushes and flowers accompanied by morris dancers and music as […]

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  • The origins of the Rushcart are similar to the traditions of rushbearing which survives in Cumbia, but which have evolved in a different way. Rushes were gathered for strewing on […]

    Saddleworth Rushcart

    The origins of the Rushcart are similar to the traditions of rushbearing which survives in Cumbia, but which have evolved in a different way. Rushes were gathered for strewing on […]

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  • With the end of the harvest, thoughts turn to preparations for the winter  ahead. Events celebrate the bounty of the season and many sporting fixtures and festivals take place while […]

    September

    With the end of the harvest, thoughts turn to preparations for the winter  ahead. Events celebrate the bounty of the season and many sporting fixtures and festivals take place while […]

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  • August is the most popular month for agricultural shows, with the corn harvest at least partly gathered in. Sports , carnivals and a wide variety of events are scheduled.The month […]

    August

    August is the most popular month for agricultural shows, with the corn harvest at least partly gathered in. Sports , carnivals and a wide variety of events are scheduled.The month […]

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  • July is one of the most popular months for fairs and shows as days are long and light. Rushbearing, border ridings and sporting events are all common as well as […]

    July

    July is one of the most popular months for fairs and shows as days are long and light. Rushbearing, border ridings and sporting events are all common as well as […]

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  • June, with its long days and hopefully fine weather, is a popular choice for sporting fixtures, fairs and a range of outdoor pursuits.The riding season gets underway in the Scottish […]

    June

    June, with its long days and hopefully fine weather, is a popular choice for sporting fixtures, fairs and a range of outdoor pursuits.The riding season gets underway in the Scottish […]

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