Guardians Of The Corn!
Scarecrows appear in one form or another all over the world and have been around for thousands of years. Simple effigies made of wood and old clothes stuffed with straw, […]
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The Fun And Frolics Of May!
We had a huge turn out for our May Day celebrations. With Bare Bones morris dancers joining us for the first time with a fine display of border morris which […]
What The English Don’t know About St George
Well the date for one! A recent poll resulted in the surprising conclusion that the majority of English people are unable to correctly name the feast day of our patron […]
A Very English Story For A Wintry Night
Draw the curtains, stoke up the fire, pour yourself a glass of something warm and fruity and take the phone off the hook! The Inbetween is a story written for […]
Horse Meat Burgers? Well That’s Value For You
So Waitrose is now in on the horse meat scandal or should we say pork since it’s pork which has been found in their “beef” meatballs. It’s about time the […]
Posh Pancakes, How To Make ‘Em, How To Toss ‘Em!
I know pancakes are traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday which in 2013 is the 12th February, but in my opinion they make a fantastic desert whatever the season. You can […]
The Netherseal Oak – Not Just Any Tree!
This oak tree may seem like any other doted around the English countryside, but look closer and you will see it bears a small plaque to the effect that it […]
THE DAY THE SUN STANDS STILL
Without wishing to cause offence, I find it somewhat astonishing that huge swathes of the population happily embark on an orgy of self –centred excess in honour of a child […]
When The Crowman Came
Few people knew what to expect when storyteller, Tom Philips donned the Crowman’s mantle at Folk On The Farm’s latest Halloween storytelling event, except it promised to be a somewhat […]
Barley Jack
Scarecrows have a long and ancient lineage and originally had a more esotoric purpose than merely frightening birds! There are strong connections to the John Barley Corn and the corn […]