Events A demonstration of geophysical survey techniques		Blackden has the resonance of an ancient site and the vibrancy of a place that is still developing. Visitors see details of the two timber-frame houses and hear about the emergence of new information and ideas about the site. They become part of the debate and their suggestions can point the way to new interpretations, or even new areas of research, while the insights visitors gain can be applied elsewhere.

At Blackden every visitor has the opportunity to take part in the process of writing history.

The places on our courses and conducted tours are limited to a maximum of twelve.  This ensures that every visitor to Blackden can benefit from its unique atmosphere and that each visit reflects the interests of the visitors.

Therefore, places at our events must be booked in advance.

Calendar of Public Events

For details of the event click on the title.

2012 Events

March 2012

Saturday 10th March     3.00 pm

"UP THEM FIELDS", and What was Found There

The Riches of Blackden

An illustrated talk by Alan Garner at the Methodist Church, Holmes Chapel

Booking see details of the event

Saturday 17th March     1.30 pm

Alan Garner and his Place

Talk at the Knutsford Heritage Centre by Griselda Garner

Book at the Knutsford Heritage Centre

April 2012

Saturday 14th April     1.00 - 4.30 pm

Finding your Voice
Creative Writing course - Part 1 of 3

Introduction

A three part creative writing programme for aspiring first time novelists

Tutor: Elizabeth Garner

Please book in advance

17th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 27th April     10.00 am - 3.00 pm

Hidden Histories

Manchester Grammar School Year 8

Tutors: Melanie Giles, Tom Hughes, Sue Hughes, Colin Mann, Graham Massey, Dawn Parry

School Booking

May 2012

Saturday 12th May     2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Conducted Tour

Holmes Chapel Focus Group

Group Booking

Saturday 19th May     10.30 am - 3.30 pm

Open Day

Visit the Tudor Old Medicine House and garden

No advance booking required

June 2012

Tuesday 12th June     7.30 pm

Ancient Houses and Collections of Rubbish

Talk at Capesthorne & Siddington WI by Griselda Garner

Group booking

Wednesday 20th June     2.00 pm - 4.00 pm

Conducted Tour

Wilmslow NADFAS Group

Group Booking

Saturday 23rd June     10.30 am - 4.00 pm

Herbs: their cultivation and uses

How to grow herbs and how they were used in the 16th century

Tutors: Sue Hughes and Elizabeth Musgrave

Please book in advance

Saturday 30th June    

Goostrey Rose Day

Display and stall held in Goostrey Village

Booking not required

July 2012

Saturday 21st July     1.00 pm - 4.30 pm

Finding your Voice
Creative Writing course - Part 3 of 3

Troubleshooting

Tutor: Elizabeth Garner

Please book in advance

Saturday 28th July    

Goostrey Gooseberry Show

The Crown Inn, Goostrey

Berries from the Frank Carter Collection will be shown

Booking not required

August 2012

Monday 20th to Friday 30th August     9.00 am - 5.00 pm

Archaeological Training Excavation

Learn archaeological skills and contribute to the knowledge of Blackden by excavating a lost building

Directors: Richard Morris, Mark Roberts

Please book in advance

September 2012

Saturday 1st September     12.00 noon - 3.30 pm

Friends' and Benefactors' Day

A celebration for Benefactors and Friends of The Blackden Trust

By invitation

Saturday 15th September     10.30 am - 3.30 pm

Open Day

Visit the Tudor Old Medicine House and garden

No advance booking required

Saturday 29th September     10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Who do you think you are?

Sources for your past and place - how to find them and how to use them

Tutor: Richard Morris

Please book in advance

More details are available about our Tutors on the Fellows page.

Booking

Places may be reserved by using our on-line reservation form or completing and posting our booking form.

In addition to public events, the Trust supports research and organises educational courses for schools.

Public courses are open to adults and young people over the age of sixteen.

Fees

Early bird fees are available for places booked and paid for two months in advance.  Check details of each course.

Conducted tours

£7 per person including tea and cake.

Accommodation

A list of local accommodation is available to download.

Contact for all events

The Blackden Trust
Blackden
Holmes Chapel
Cheshire CW4 8BY

Tel: 01477 571 445

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