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This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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![Wassailing is a traditional luck-bringing custom dating back at least a few hundred years; the word has its origins in the Old English toast “waes hael” meaning Good Health. Wassailing […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_4814-115x115.jpg "Stroud Wassail")
Stroud Wassail
Posted on February 2, 2018 | No CommentsWassailing is a traditional luck-bringing custom dating back at least a few hundred years; the word has its origins in the Old English toast “waes hael” meaning Good Health. Wassailing […] -
![This appears to be a recently discontinued event. For 50 years the Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing contest at Stroud had an international flavour – three other towns called Stroud […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Stroud International Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Contest")
Stroud International Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Contest
Posted on February 1, 2011 | 5 CommentsThis appears to be a recently discontinued event. For 50 years the Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing contest at Stroud had an international flavour – three other towns called Stroud […] -
![St Blaise is the patron saint of wool-combers, and in Frampton on Severn today his feast is marked by a special event at the church, on the Sunday nearest to […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_6981-115x115.jpeg "Frampton St Blaise’s Day")
Frampton St Blaise’s Day
Posted on February 4, 2024 | No CommentsSt Blaise is the patron saint of wool-combers, and in Frampton on Severn today his feast is marked by a special event at the church, on the Sunday nearest to […] -
July
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsJuly 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 […] -
January
Posted on November 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe first month hosts many events associated with welcoming in the New Year and ensuring prosperity in the months to come. Fire, feasts and wassailing help to brighten the long […]