STONEY MIDDLETON WELL DRESSING

Saturday 26th July-Sunday 3rd August

Three wells. The Main well and Bath House Well designed by Si Homfrey, and a children’s well combining designs from 9 children in the village, all following the theme of nature.

Saturday 26th July from 11.30am stalls including face painting, jigsaw puzzle of last years’ well to be raffled later, building a boat from our junk stall for the boat race, tombola, plant stall and shop with jams, mugs, bags and other well dressing goodies. From midday BBQ and tea tent with cakes available from 1pm. Tideswell Band 1.30pm and 2.30pm. 2pm Opening Ceremony with local councillor Peter O’Brien, followed by Blessing of the Wells by Beth Ely from the Weslyan Reform Chapel in the village. Chris Marley, Circus Entertainer, walking on stilts and performing juggling acts 12.45, 2.30 and 3.30pm. 4pm Ball race, purchase a numbered ball and they are cascaded down the Bank into the brook… first to arrive the winner! Throughout the weekend flower display 2-5pm in the chapel. Scarecrows exhibited outside people’s homes.

 

Sunday 27th July 10.30 Outdoor service in St Martin’s church yard. 11 Well dressing shop and some stalls. 11-4pm Tea Tent. 2-5pm Display at the Chapel. 2pm Scratch Choir in the Nook… all ages and voices welcome. 3pm Tideswell Band. 4pm Boat Race in the brook in the Nook. Bring your homemade boat or make one during the day from the junk stall. 5pm Family Bingo. All ages welcome. Parking available in field off Meadow Close S32 4TQ. Follow signs on entering village. Drop off only at the Nook. Most activities cash only, all goes to good causes in our village.

 

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BRADWELL CARNIVAL AND WAKES

1st August-10th August 2025

Brought to you by Bradwell Parish Council

Friday 1st Carnival Eve hosted by Bradda Dads. Fun for all the family, music from young local talent. Rides, stalls, food, ice cream and licensed bar. Beggars plot playing field 5-10pm

 

Saturday 2nd Carnival Day Beggars Plot playing Field 11.30am. Stalls, entertainment, fun for kids, food including Flippin Eck pancake bar, and a licensed drinks bar available. 12.30pm Fancy dress judging followed by the judging of floats and queens’ floats. 1pm The Red Barrows perform in the arena. 1.30pm Bradwell Firefighters-live vehicle cutting demo! 2.00pm parade starts from Beggars down the village. Road closure in place from 1.45pm. 3.00pm Judging of the queens in the queen’s arena. New Orleans Street Band performing in the arena. 3.30pm the Billerettes performing in the main arena to music from the ambassador showband. 4pm children’s entertainer. Please note timetable for field events is subject to change Dogs not allowed on the field. Parking for visitors on the day. The Shoulder of Mutton bar from 12pm drinks only, free kids bouncy castle. Disco from 8.30pm. 

 

Sunday 3rd Blessing Of The Wells starting 7pm from St Barnabas church, accompanied by Castleton silver band and Bradwell Royalty. Road closure will be in place. Shoulder of Mutton Quiz and bingo from 9pm with free supper. All welcome. The White Hart-open for drinks from 12pm. Bowling Green open for Sunday lunch12-3pm. Monday 4th Bradda dads infamous Ball Race starting 7pm on Charlotte Lane, tickets £1, from the Post Office or from The Dads on the night. Prizes to be won. FOBS Street Fayre, fun stalls, food and ice cream. A tombola by Bradwell Teddies.

 

Tuesday 5th ‘Tour of Bradwell’ fell race starting 7.30pm at the sports pavilion. Visit www.tourofbradwell.co.uk for information and to register. Shoulder of Mutton family bingo from 6pm. Prizes for everyone. Children must be accompanied by responsible adult. Bar open for drinks only.

 

Wednesday 6th Bradwell Bowls Club 40th Anniversary Special. Open for games 2pm-6pm. Prizes to be won. Soft drinks available but no food so bring your own lunch. No dogs on the green. Shoulder of Mutton charity darts match from 7pm. Cash prizes. The White Hart Quiz and sticky bingo from 8.30pm.

 

Thursday 7th Carnival Bingo Special at Bradwell War Memorial Hall. Doors 7pm, eyes down 7.30pm. £10 entry. Over 18s only. Bring own drinks and snacks, additional games and prizes.  Car treasure hunt starting at sports pavilion 6pm, ending at the Bowling Green pub approx. 8pm. £5 per car. Prizes to be won. Shoulder of Mutton Pool competition from 7pm. Cash prizes to be won!

 

Friday 8th singer Gemma Nelson performing at The White Hart. Bar from 4pm.

 

Saturday 9th Bradwell open gardens 10am-5pm. Tickets and maps available to purchase from church or the post office on the day. Tickets £5 (cash only) All proceeds to the church. Parking and refreshments available. Information: Jane churchwarden.stb@gmail.com Bradwell War Memorial Hall. – ‘a fete worse than death’ murder mystery evening presented by the centenary players. Tickets £15 from www.centenaryplayers.org/shows Includes pie and pea supper and dessert. Licensed bar, cash and card.

 

Sunday 10th torchlight procession from Bowling Green Inn, arrival 8pm for departure 9pm. Over 18s only to carry torches (at your own risk). Glowsticks available for  kids. Procession will finish at the Shoulder of Mutton in time for quiz and bingo. Road closure in place for this event. The Shoulder of Mutton Quiz starts 9.30pm.

 

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GREAT HUCKLOW WELL DRESSING Thursday 7th August

Blessing of the Wells 6pm at The Old Chapel with the Cressbrook Band.

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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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FOOLOW WELL DRESSINGS 2025

Saturday 23rd August

Foolow Well Blessing Ceremony 1pm led by Joanna Shapland, service on Foolow Village Green. Wells on display all the following week

Saturday 23rd August 10.30am-4.30pm teas in the Village Hall and daily throughout the following 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