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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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Archive for January, 2018
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![The Hunting of the Wren at Silsoe was a modern day interpretation of the old Irish custom with the added advantage that no birds were harmed during the ceremony! Hunting […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/4805502913_582c36c79e_b-115x115.jpeg "Silsoe Boxing Day (and formerly Hunting of the Wren)")
Silsoe Boxing Day (and formerly Hunting of the Wren)
Posted on January 6, 2018 | No CommentsThe Hunting of the Wren at Silsoe was a modern day interpretation of the old Irish custom with the added advantage that no birds were harmed during the ceremony! Hunting […] -
![The Mapleton Bridge Jump saw brave souls launching themselves from the parapet of Okeover Bridge into the chilly waters of the River Dove about 30 feet beneath; they then swam […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Mapleton-Bridge-Jump-115x115.jpg "Mapleton Bridge Jump")
Mapleton Bridge Jump
Posted on January 1, 2018 | 3 CommentsThe Mapleton Bridge Jump saw brave souls launching themselves from the parapet of Okeover Bridge into the chilly waters of the River Dove about 30 feet beneath; they then swam […]