Derbyshire Well Dressings

Time 2020-10-04 08:03:00

Web Name: Derbyshire Well Dressings

WebSite: http://www.welldressing.com

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Well Dressing Calendar 2020Details are regularly updated - please check again near the date of the eventWhile every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the compilers can accept no responsibility for errors, omissions or last minute changesRegrettably, a number of planned events in 2020 have beenCANCELLED as part of precautions against the spread of thecovid-19 coronavirus.Where cancellation has been confirmed, these are shown as suchin the calendar below.However, you should be aware that other plannedevents may also be cancelled,in some instances at short notice.This event did not take its usual form in 2020. Instead, individuals and family groups were encouraged to make decorative arrangements for their gardens. Pictures have been published on the Malvern Well Dressing Facebook page.Well Dressings were made observing social distancing and placed on display at the usual location. The customary blessing ceremony and social gathering did not take place.This event did not take its usual form in 2020. Instead, individuals and family groups created their own Well Dressings and displayed them at their home or at various places in the village.This event did not take place on the originally planned date, however depending on circumstances it may be rescheduled to a date later in the year.The wells were decorated this year as usual, although in a slightly less elaborate form. The decorations were placed by children and school staff carefully observing social distancing rules. The customary procession did not take place.This event was not held in 2020. Instead, a virtual service and blessing of the wells was created, which may be viewed online hereThe usual Well Dressing at St Aldhem s Well did not take place this year, instead residents were invited to make a small floral display around a tap (or well) and send pictures, which were assembled into a collage. The finished work can be seen on the St John the Baptist Church, Frome website.This event did not take its usual form in 2020. Instead, the well was decorated with oak branches on Oak Apple Day, commemorating the first well dressing in 1845.The dates shown are those of the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, which includes well dressing exhibits. An admission fee to the show is payable; tickets are purchasable in advance and may not be available on the day.Instead of the usual large Well Dressing, one very small dressing was put in place at the Village Well. The customary blessing ceremony was not held.Instead of the usual petalled Well Dressing, a printed banner was created as a covering for the Well Dressing boards.Instead of the usual large Well Dressings, a number of small dressings made by individuals and family groups were placed on the steps of the FountainInstead of the usual large Well Dressing, several small dressings made by individuals were placed on the Village GreenInstead of the usual large Well Dressings, schoolchildren made a number of small dressings which were displayed in the churchyard, and various individuals and groups made collages.Instead of the usual petalled Well Dressing, small artworks created by individuals and family groups were assembled into a collage on the boards on the Main Well Dressing.Although smaller and less elaborate than usual, three Well Dressings appeared on their usual sites.This event was not held on the planned date in 2020. Instead, a virtual service and blessing of the wells was created, which may be viewed online here. It is also hoped that a small scale event may be held later in the year; details to follow.Instead of the usual petalled Well Dressings, painted cloth artworks created by individuals and family groups were assembled into banners and displayed at various places in the town.July 5, 12:30p.m.June 29 to July 3, 10:00a.m. to 12:00noon and 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m., also (Monday and Tuesday only) 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m.This event did not take place in its usual form. Instead, individuals and family groups were invited to make small collages of natural materials for display at home.Although the Well was not dressed this year, a short, socially distanced, blessing service was held at the Well on the usual day.Although it was not possible to make and display the dressing as planned, a dressing was made and displayed in a private garden.CANCELLED July 18Ault Hucknall, RowthorneJuly 19, 12:00noon (approx)July 13 to 17, various timesBonsallJuly 26, 9:30a.m. (St James Church) and 6:15p.m. (Wesleyan Chapel)July 22 to 24, during the dayInstead of the usual Well Dressings, a large banner with images of past Well Dressings was displayed on the Village Green.CANCELLED August 22Taddington, BlackwellAugust 22, 10:00a.m. (Blackwell), 11:30a.m. (Taddington)August 17 to 21, 10:30a.m to 4:00p.mThis event did not take place in its usual form. Instead, individuals and family groups were invited to make small Well Dressing boards which were displayed in the village.The usual large dressing was not made this year. Instead, a number of small dressings were assembled into a larger display at Brindley s Well.The usual large dressing was not made this year. Instead, a number of small dressings were assembled into a larger display on the Village Green.If planning to attend the making, please contact spitalcemeterytours@gmail.com to arrange timeslotThe dates shown are those of the Derby Fest weekend, which included a Well Dressing as part of its city centre Street GalleryBe sure to check again for possible late season and winter eventsCalendar for 2021 will be postedhere early in the New Year

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