The first event of the 2024 Season will be a talk presented by the Friends of the Blackden Trust entitled
Walking the Weirdstone – Archaeology and the works of Alan Garner
Dr. James Wright will explore the fascinating local archeological sites that underpin the books of author Alan Garner.
The event will take place on 6th April 2024 at 3pm in Goostrey Village Hall.
More information about the talk and speaker, and all booking details, are available on Eventbrite.
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PAST EVENTS
Saturday 24th June 2023 10.00am – 3.30pm.
50th Anniversary Day
“A Remedy for All Ills?” The Medicines Your Great Grandmother Would Have Used
With Valerie White and Barbara Depledge
The Friends of The Blackden Trust are pleased to present
Worlds Above and Below: The Invisible Heritage of Alderley Edge
The magical side of Alderley Edge is experienced in many ways. How do these encounters affect our perception and lives?
Sat, 25 March 2023, 15:00 – 16:00 GMT
Venue – Terra Nova School, Cheshire.
Find out more or go straight to booking
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Scents, Strewing and Tussie-Mussies
A practical workshop on the history and uses of scented herbs
Saturday 10th September 10.30am – 3.30pm at The Old Medicine House.
Uncommon Ground – A Celebration of Creativity at The Blackden Trust
A special weekend of exhibitions, discussion and celebration of the creative spirit of The Blackden Trust.
Saturday 27th August and Sunday 28th August 2022 at The Old Medicine House, Blackden