Ludlow Medieval
Christmas Fayre
Saturday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th
November 2014
Sunday 10am - 4pm
Programme
www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk
Welcome
It’s that time of year again, welcome to the
16th Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre!
We delighted to welcome new exhibitors
and entertainers, as well as plenty of old
friends, to join us in getting the Christmas
season started in true Medieval festive
style.
Explore our marquees and medieval tents
with over 100 stalls selling seasonal wares,
food and drink, crafts, historical goods
and more. Whether you’re looking for the
perfect, original gift or indulging yourself
with a unique treat, if you’re shopping
until you’re dropping, take advantage of
the Parcel Creche to keep your hands free
for a tasty treat. With a wide range of food
and drink stalls to tickle your
taste buds, you can grab a
mulled wine, a spiced
cider or steaming cup of
coffee, or why not head
over to our local Beer
Tent to whet your
appetite for our
full programme
of entertainment.
New for 2014...
With the bone-crunching Plantagenet
Society fighting knights, medieval music,
puppetry, dance and fire juggling, there’s
entertainment throughout the castle all
weekend. And keep an eye open for our
10’ giants!
We hope you enjoy our Hands-on History
Tent, with activities for knights and
damsels young and old, and be sure
not to miss out on a visit to St. Nicholas
in his magical den. Whether it’s try-on
armour, have-a-go archery and cross bow
or birds of prey, there is something for
all the family to enjoy. Head to the Inner
Bailey across the flambeau-lit moat for
storytelling, demonstrations and activities,
and to enjoy beer, sausages and roast
chestnuts inside the Castle ruins.
For our fiery Saturday evening opening,
join Medieval knights, maidens,
entertainers and stall holders as the
sun sets across South Shropshire and
the castle comes alive for an evening
of truly atmospheric fiery medieval
revelry. We are having a mass sing
along of The Twelve Days of
Christmas on Saturday 6.00pm and
8.00pm and Sunday at 3.10pm.
Wherever you are in the castle join in
and get Christmassy!
• Blasts from the past with medieval
trumpeter Bill Tuck.
• The Strolling Drones - Medieval
songs and larks.
• The Shrewsbury Mummers Medieval street theatre with a
modern twist.
• The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross Which side will you be on?
• The Castle Chorus sing The Twelve
Days of Christmas.
• Jesters’ Wand Workshop & Parade Make your own ninny stick and
show it off.
We hope you have a
wonderful visit, and a
merry Christmas!
The Performers
Bill Tuck
The Shrewsbury Mummers
A renowned medieval trumpet and
sackbut player, Bill will be the Fayre’s
musical herald, Revellion’s brass
section and demonstrating the art of
playing the straight trumpet.
The ancient art of the mummers’
play is brought to life in this new
production by characters named after
the streets of medieval Shrewsbury.
The players combine physical comedy,
songs and wordplay to celebrate life,
love and the turning of the year.
(Sat only)
Revellion & Mistress Love
The popular medieval dance band
with a driving rhythm section,
hypnotic drones and soaring melody
lines played on ancient woodwinds,
strings, drums, pipes and hurdy
gurdy. Mistress Love leads the
dancing.
The Battle of Mortimer’s
Cross
Discover History enlist the help of the
audience as they re-enact one of the
biggest battles of the Wars of the Roses
- Mortimer’s Cross, but first they must
fight for Ludford Bridge.
No Strings Puppet Theatre
The Strolling Drones
Renowned for his fine singing voice,
Pete Morton returns to the Fayre with
a collection of ancient and traditional
seasonal songs accompanied on
medieval drone instruments by
Wynndebagge, who adds his
traditional banter.
Robin Hood gets mixed up with
sheep, Batman and the Beach Boys
in this fantastic tale of antics in
Sherwood Forest. Using rod and hand
puppets the story of Robin Hood and
the evil Sheriff is played for all to
delight in.
Bill Tuck
Discover Hist
ory
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The Performers
BZ Ents
Top notch have-a-go children’s theatre
from a nationally renowned duo.
They tell the legend of Robin Hood
and his dastardly enemy the Sheriff of
Nottingham. An antidote to the adage
‘Never work with children’. Laughter
guaranteed or your money back - if
Robin hasn’t already given it to the
poor, that is!
Kris Katchit & James the
Jester
This year the Fayre has two of the
best jesters in the business. Stilts,
clubs, diabolos and ‘don’t try this
at home’ tricks that will amaze and
enthral you. For apprentice jesters
who want to learn the basics, Kris will
also be running Circus Skills
workshops in the Hands-On
History Tent.
James the Jes
ter
The Quire
One of the Fayre’s
favourites, The Quire
from the south-west
are led by Eddie
Upton, a leading
figure in the English
folk song revival. A
community-based
choir, singing regional
carols as well as
popular ones.
Kris Katchit
BZ Ents
The Yarnsmith of
Norwich
Master of myths, teller of tales,
lord of legends, the Yarnsmith will
transport you back to medieval
times with stories and legends to
set your imaginations racing on
rugs and furs in his tale-teller’s
tent.
ire
The Qu
No Strings Pu
ppet Theatre
The Yarnsmith
The Performers
The Master Falconer
Peter Cann
The Ludlow Giants
Discover all about the ancient art of
falconry, marvel at the fine collection
of hawks, falcons and owls on display
and watch them in flight as the Master
Falconer sends them into the skies
above the castle.
Our very own Master-At-Arms will
demonstrate the use of the sword and
quarter staff in medieval fighting.
Peter is a renowned theatrical fight
trainer and will select members of the
audience to join him in swordplay.
The ever-popular Brother Sid and
his pulchritudinous companion, the
beautiful Lady Bella will delight and
entertain you all as they weave their
musical, magical way through the
merry crowds.
The Plantagenet Society
The sparks fly as the armour-clad
knights battle it out with sword and
axe to gain the victor’s laurels. No
quarter is given and none asked for.
Bone-crunching action whilst the
courtly ladies look on.
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The Ludlow
Giants
The Hands-On History Tent
A big tent with two halves. In one half, Medieval Family Crafts
will host The Master Builder’s range of small-scale medieval
buildings for small hands to construct, brass rubbings and the
chance to be photographed in medieval attire. This area will also
host Kris Katchit’s Circus Skills. Session times will be posted
outside the tent.
Happening in the other half, Discover History will be on hand to
show you how to make a jester’s wand – also called a ninny stick.
No jester is complete without one! You can even come along to
wave it in the Jester’s Parade – check programme for times.
Alongside them will be History Matters, demonstrating how to
make Rush Lights, known as ‘the poor man’s candle’ and Medieval
Rag Dolls. The audience will be invited to have a go and get their
hands on the making of these interesting medieval items.
Please note: All ages are welcome at these sessions. However, young
children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Kris Katchit’s
Circus Skills
For apprentice jesters in the Hands-On
History Tent on:
Saturday - 11.30am - 1.30pm
2.45pm - 4.00pm
Sunday - 11.30am - Noon
2.30pm - 3.30pm
Sing with The Quire
Join The Quire in the Inner Bailey on
Saturday and Sunday at 1.00pm
In the Inner Bailey
• The Master Falconer - a fabulous display of hawks and owls plus superb flight
demonstrations, weather permitting. For a small charge, The Master Falconer will
allow you to hold one of these majestic creatures.
• The Yarnsmith of Norwich - with his ancient tales, friendly smile and warm
sheepskin rugs, the Yarnsmith’s Tent is a magical place to spend some time.
Programme - Saturday 29th
Note: Timings are approximate & lengths of shows do vary. We try to keep to the spirit rather than the exact letter of the timetable!
Market Place Marquee
Castle Gardens Stage
10.30am
Revellion & Mistress Love
11.00am
Discover History - The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross
11.30am
The Quire
Noon
No Strings Puppet Theatre - Robin & The Sheriff
BZ Ents - The Adventures of Robin Hood
12.30pm
The Strolling Drones
Peter Cann, Master-At-Arms
1.00pm
Revellion & Mistress Love
1.30pm
Discover History - The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross
The Knights of The Plantagenet Society
2.00pm
The Shrewsbury Mummers
(2.15pm) - BZ Ents - The Adventures of Robin Hood
2.30pm
The Quire
(2.45pm) - James the Jester
3.00pm
The Strolling Drones
(3.15pm) - Peter Cann, Master-At-Arms
3.30pm
No Strings Puppet Theatre - Robin & The Sheriff
4.00pm
Revellion & Mistress Love
4.30pm
The Quire
5.00pm
The Shrewsbury Mummers
BZ Ents - The Adventures of Robin Hood
5.30pm
Discover History - The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross
Peter Cann, Master-At-Arms
6.00pm
The Castle Chorus - The 12 Days of Christmas
The Castle Chorus - The 12 Days of Christmas
6.05pm
No Strings Puppet Theatre - Robin & The Sheriff
Peter Cann, Master-At-Arms Cont’d
6.30pm
Minstrels’ Gathering
Kris Katchit & James the Jester’s After Dark Show
7.30pm
Carols with The Quire
(7.15pm) - BZ Ents - The Adventures of Robin Hood
8.00pm
The Castle Chorus - The 12 Days of Christmas
(7.45pm) - Tuck & Wynndebagge
8.05pm
Carols with The Quire Cont’d
(8.00pm) - The Castle Chorus - The 12 Days of Christmas
The Knights of The Plantagenet Society
(4.15pm) - The Knights of The Plantagenet Society
(8.05pm) - The Knights of The Plantagenet Society
Programme - Sunday 30th
Note: Timings are approximate & lengths of shows do vary. We try to keep to the spirit rather than the exact letter of the timetable!
Market Place Marquee
Castle Gardens Stage
10.30am
Revellion & Mistress Love
(10.45am) Peter Cann, Master-At-Arms
11.00am
Discover History - The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross
11.30am
The Quire
BZ Ents - The Adventures of Robin Hood
(12.15pm) The Knights of The Plantagenet Society
Noon
No Strings Puppet Theatre - Robin & The Sheriff
12.30pm
The Strolling Drones
1.00pm
The Yarnsmith of Norwich
Kris Katchit
1.30pm
Discover History - The Battle of Mortimer’s Cross
Revellion & Mistress Love
2.00pm
No Strings Puppet Theatre - Robin & The Sheriff
Peter Cann, Master-At-Arms
2.30pm
The Strolling Drones
(2.45pm) - BZ Ents - The Adventures of Robin Hood
3.10pm
The Castle Chorus - The 12 Days of Christmas
(3.15pm) - The Knights of The Plantagenet Society
3.30pm
Finale with Revellion & Mistress Love
The Castle Chorus
That’s you! We hope everyone at the Fayre will join in as all the entertainers
lead the Twelve Days of Christmas.
We’ve even put a picture on the back of the programme in case you need
reminding of the words. Listen for trumpet to start the singing.
Sat 6.00pm - count down from Six Geese a-Laying
Sat 8.00pm - count down from Twelve Drummers Drumming
Sun 3.10pm - count down from Twelve Drummers Drumming
Please note - Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre reserves the right to change the
programme at any time.
The Exhibitors - Full descriptions about each exhibitor can be found at ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk
In the Main Marquee
Aquarius
07932 171848
www.aquariusmalvern.co.uk
BAD Ceramics
07788 110548
www.badceramics.co.uk
Denise Bass & Hugh
McMahon
01159 700987
www.insectart.co.uk
C W Sellors
01584 879690
ludlow@cwsellors.com
Celtic Spirit
01407 730021
sally@celticspirit.co.uk
Cheshire Cheese Company
07759 844937
www.cheshirecheesecompany.
co.uk
Coopers Gourmet Sausage
Rolls
01743 441811
www.coopers-sausage-roll.
co.uk
Sandie Cowell
01432 760098
www.sandiecowell.co.uk
Daniel’s Delights
Promotions
07837 131997
www.daniels-delights.co.uk
Denise Phillips Limited
01785 716390
taxsolv@aol.com
Douggie The Wood
High Ground
Leatherwise
Monkhide Country Wines
Emily’s Jams & Pickles
Ben Homer
Little Round Cake
Company
French Flavour Ltd
House of de Lytton
01743 443864
www.
thelittleroundcakecompany.
co.uk
Norbury’s Norrest Farm
& Cider
From the Garden
Imagine
Lotty’s Pure Indulgence
Bar
01904 492198
www.douggiethewood.co.uk
01905 611955
www.emilysjams.co.uk
01978 356835
www.frenchflavour.co.uk
01588 630367
claire@delite.me.uk
Gallimaufry at
Gallowglass
01250 876110
www.gallowglassbeads.co.uk
Niki Guy
01743 353823
www.nikiguy.co.uk
01568 770049
anthonyngood@btinternet.com
01584 781404
www.treenwood.com
01773 836122
suzie@thehouseofdelytton.co.uk
01989 720100
www.imaginemirrors.co.uk
Jane McCormick Ceramics
01455 282422
janem255@aol.com
Jenpatola
07753 997039
jenpatola@aol.com
John Hermansen Pottery
01981 550258
info@gwatkincider.co.uk
01335 370161
www.johnhermansenpottery.
com
Hatty Baggins
Julia Durrant Designs
Hay Wines
Kim Rogers
Gwatkin Cider
01568 780842
www.hattybaggins.co.uk
01531 634449
www.haywines.co.uk
Hedgerow Designs
01746 862380
www.hdol.co.uk
Heraldic Names
07870 169319
www.heraldicnames.co.uk
01384 872080
julia.durrant2@waitrose.com
01588 661109
kim779rogers@btinternet.com
La Triestina
07905 326637
www.latriestina.co.uk
Ladygrove
01604 766605
tony@premiercables.com
01639 831477
www.leatherwise.net
01885 410433
www.lottyscakes.com
Love Patisserie
07976 836104
tracy.dugan@virgin.net
Ludlow Food Centre
01584 856000
www.ludlowfoodcentre.co.uk
Ludlow Nut Company
01584 876512
www.ludlownutco.co.uk
Magical Pigge
07796 832728
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/
madebyemilybell
Med Foods Ltd
0208 578 4379
www.medfood.co.uk
Mid Wales Willow
01686 413022
www.midwaleswillow.co.uk
Monkey Business
01625 611363
daveandloopy@yahoo.co.uk
01432 839016
adigweed@yahoo.co.uk
01886 832206
cider88@tiscali.co.uk
Once Upon a Tree Ltd
01531 670263
www.onceuponatree.co.uk
Ed Org Fine Art
01242 582569
www.edorg.co.uk
Peruse Fair Trade
01386 422354
www.perusefairtrade.co.uk
Philip Tulley Jewellery
07762 112443
www.tulleyjewellery.co.uk
Phoenicis
01404 890064
helenfsmith@btinternet.com
Pretty Beautiful
01623 847798
www.prettybeautiful.co.uk
Pure Scents
01743 791709
www.purescents.co.uk
Quirky Slate Company
01886 884028
simonallard@sky.com
Ralph Jandrell Pottery
01938 561672
www.ralphjandrell.co.uk
The Exhibitors - Full descriptions about each exhibitor can be found at ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk
Ralph’s Cider
01544 350304
www.ralphsciderfestival.co.uk
Titus Alpacas
01939 262827
www.titusalpacas.com
Spyder Ginger Beer
Under Capricorn
Stars Stripes & Snowflakes
Vale Studios
01283 548464
www.spyder.org.uk
01666 510070
www.
starsstripesandsnowflakes.com
Stephen & Sandra Smith
Designs
0116 2303 197
stevesmith12@hotmail.co.uk
Susan’s Farmhouse Fudge
01772 877468
susansfarmfudge@hotmail.
co.uk
Swifts Bakery
01584 874767
www.swiftsbakery.co.uk
Taste of Persia
07778 605675
tasteofpersia@hotmail.com
Temima Crafts
0115 930 7628
www.temimacrafts.co.uk
The Unfound Door
01487 815767
www.unfounddoor.co.uk
Tiger Lily
01584 879799
www.tigerlilyshop.co.uk
Tipsy Tart
01584 872078
www.thetipsytart.co.uk
01527 871095
under_capricorn@hotmail.co.uk
01691 829214
www.valestudio.com
Wildwood Loveflute
0116 2399164
www.loveflute.co.uk
Wil’s Smokehouse
01544 327847
www.wilssmokehouse.co.uk
Association Sestiere
Castellare
(+39) 339 843 7269
www.sestierecastellare.it
Complete Knight
01409 261353
www.completeknight.co.uk
Dream Blue Trading
Company
07970 678926
www.dreamblue.co.uk
Alex Greenland
07446 004775
alexgreenland69@me.com
The Merchant Venturers
Bowex Archery
Roving Apothecary
Dragan Art Wood
Time Warrior Productions
Ltd
01775 719869
www.bowexarchery.com
07523 644234
www.draganwoodart.co.uk
Egan Sheepskin Products
07967 313775
www.egansheepskins.co.uk
Jo Harvey
01432 275716
josephineharvey@hotmail.co.uk
House of Freyja
01246 819 526
houseoffreyja@hotmail.co.uk
07946 640960
www.rovingapothecary.co.uk
01332 518525
www.timewarrior.org.uk
In the Inner Bailey
Chain Reation
07876 545849
Chainreaction.ludlow@gmail.
com
Copper Pot
07500 170681
www.thecopperpot.co.uk
Wood Brewery
01588 672523
www.woodbrewery.co.uk
07734 005135
www.themerchantventurers.
co.uk
KK Ventures
Wychwood Forest Antlers
Trinity Court Potteries
Metal Press
Have-a-go archery,
crossbow and games
Martins Jerked Meats
Key Cottage Catering
Sausages
01608 811272
lynda.brannan@btconnect.com
01522 778232
www.trinitycourtpotteries.
co.uk
G & R Tudge
In the Outer Bailey
1066 Creations
01547 528546
www.1066creations.co.uk
Ancient Battle Crafts
01252 717444
www.ancientbattlecraft.co.uk
Art Vikings
07975 754067
www.artvikings.co.uk
01584 831227
www.tudge-meats.co.uk
In Castle House Garden
Bohemia Beauty
07912 218288
www.bohemiabeauty.co.uk
Bounty of Midgard
07445 282899
ohngame812@ME.com
01600 890637
TIFFYKABIR@aol.com
01834 860 999
www.metalpress.co.uk
01443 433506
www.martinsjerkedmeat.com
Noctule
01964 502033
www.noctule.co.uk
Penmincae Welsh Black
Beef and Lamb
01982 551036
nixonpenmincae@yahoo.co.uk
Roo the Leathercarver
07855 537 767
www.leathercarver.co.uk
St. Nicholas in his Den
01584 711308
Kevin Goodman, Medieval
Surgeon
07730 146036
bowsbladesandbattle@gmail.
com
Ludlow Brewery
01584 873291
www.
theludlowbrewingcompany.
co.uk
The 12 Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, my true love sent to me...
A Partridge in a
Pear Tree
Seven Swans
a-Swimming
Eight Maids
a-Milking
Two Turtle Doves
Nine Ladies Dancing
Three French Hens
Dakin Events
Working with Ludlow Castle
to bring you Ludlow Medieval
Christmas Fayre
Find out more at www.dakinevents.com
Ten Lords a-Leaping
Four Calling Birds
Five Gold Rings
Eleven Pipers Piping
Six Geese a-Laying
Twelve Drummers
Drumming
Artistic Programming By:
Paul Saunders
www.wynndebagge.co.uk
Programme Content:
© Dakin Events and Paul Saunders 2014
Ludlow Castle
Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1AY
Next Year’s Ludlow Medieval Christmas Fayre will be on
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th November 2015
www.ludlowmedievalchristmas.co.uk