Feature Article
This
site gives you an opportunity to view archive galleries, some feature articles about Well Dressing
and how the custom and practice of this art form has been promoted through the
annual Etwall Festivals.
History of a well
Next Etwall Well Dressing Festival
Saturday 16th May to Monday 18th May 2009
In 2008 there were 7 well
boards to see, most were close to
the village centre
Two are positioned at the Scout Hut and the Primary
School
The 2008 festival events list is shown below.
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Events:
Village Green Sat 12:00 Festival opens with the Blessing of the Wells (there are eight for you to see plus a chance to help prepare a demo board) Country Dancing - Etwall & Hilton Primary Schools Ceilidh band - "Speed the Plough" Traditional Clog & Morris dancing by Beggars Oak Puppet shows (Pixton Puppets) Face Painting
Events:
St
Helen's & Methodist churches
Events:
Around
Village
Events:
Scout
Hut (Sandypits Lane |
Events:
Frank Wickham Hall (area) Art Group Craft Stalls Children's painting competition Hog Roast
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Events: King George V Playing Fields Football tournament (Sat) Dog Show (Sun) Owl Demonstration (Have photo taken with giant Indian Eagle owl)
Refreshments are also available at normal
Please note that only outlets and stalls displaying official
well dressing sponsor notices contribute to Well Dressing 2009 Benificiaries |
For For more information and this year's beneficiary information
please use the Link below to the Official web site for the
Etwall Well Dressing Association
For contact information go to the Committee Page on this site.
As this is an unofficial site providing summary information
no responsibility can be accepted for any inaccuracies
For up to date information
go to the EWDA official site listed above.