TADDINGTON WELLS DRESSINGS, FLOWER FESTIVAL AND VILLAGE FETE 17th-23rd August

This year’s theme: “Taddington Flora, Fauna and Folk”. One well dressing will be displayed in Taddington’s churchyard, and another close by at Crossroads Farm House, Blackwell (SK17 9TQ) just off the B6049. The Flower Festival: During this special week, the interior of the church becomes a spectacular and beautiful celebration of colour and beauty. Refreshments, snacks and light lunches can be purchased every day at the tea tent, and also a White Elephant sale and Plant Sale. Family fun throughout Saturday and Sunday at the Village Fete, with classic car show, Winster Morris Dancers, kids’ fun and games (including a bouncy castle), dog agility (bring your dog and have a go), Hollinsclough Brass Band, BBQ, craft stalls and much more! Entry free. Money raised will go towards much-needed church repairs and maintenance, with 10% to other charitable causes. More details on our Facebook page “Taddington Wells Week 2024”.

 

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EYAM WAKES WEEK

Saturday 23rd August-Sunday 31st August Saturday 23rd Well Dressing Blessings from Eyam Church 2.30pm.

Sunday 24th Eyam Clay Sports “Have a go” shoot Bretton Quarry 10.30am-1.30pm. Plague Service from Eyam Church 2.30pm followed by procession to Cucklet Delph 3pm.

Monday 25th Village Show, stalls, drinks Mechanics Institute 11am-4pm. Tuesday 26th Eyam Fell Race. Sports field, Junior race 5.45pm, adult race 6.30pm.

Wednesday 27th Wakes Week children’s games sports field 4pm.

Thursday 28th Play area quiz Mechanics Institute 8pm. Booking essential.

Friday 29th Final prep for floats. Saturday 30th Carnival Day. 11am sheeproast, bars, music, kids’ rides, stalls, games. Judging walk/push (at school) 1.30pm. Procession from Eyam Square 2.45pm. Sunday 31st August Cricket match and BBQ Roger Ridgeway Memorial Challenge. Sports field 2pm.

 

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FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS

2025 Saturday 23rd August

Foolow Well Blessing Ceremony 1pm led by Joanna Shapland, service on Foolow Village Green.

Monday 25th August-Sunday 31st August 10.30am-4.30pm teas in the Village Hall throughout the week raising money for charity.

 

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WORMHILL WELL DRESSING

Saturday 23rd August-Sunday 31st August 2025.

Refreshments served in Village Hall every day 10.30am-4.30pm.

Saturday 23rd August Well Blessing Service Fairfield Band on the green from 6.30pm, blessing of churchyard well 7pm, then Brindley Well at approx 7.15pm. Followed by BBQ and village social 8pm at the Village Hall. Free entry, refreshments available, all welcome.

Wednesday 27th August Whist drive 8pm at village hall. Postcode for Wormhill Well Dressing SK17 8SJ