Sunday 18 August 2013

Summer Fair

I was back at the windmill again for their Summer Fair and the launch of their Fundraiser Appeal to replace the sails and expand the site and the science centre. Three of the  spinners and myself offered to go and demonstrate and as one of the spinners is himself a trustee of the mill we were very well looked after.
We found ourselves a space under one of the marquees to set out the wheels and an inkle loom along with the display table.

Green's Windmill Summer Fair

Sue and Zoe made themselves comfortable with their matching wheels... It is beginning to look like Kromski are taking over in this part of the world, mainly because of their portability and the fact that there is a dealer within 60 mile of here.

Green's Windmill Summer Fair

Denny did manage to fit in some spinning in spite of having other duties to perform on the day

 Green's Windmill Summer Fair

The Windmill was decked out with the bunting and the strong wind made it an amazing sight as the sails whished by.

 
Green's Windmill Summer Fair

The display of handspun and assorted braiding caught peoples eyes as it fluttered in the wind and we all held our breaths as each dark cloud appeared but the rain came late on the day and didn't last long.

As this was the launch of the fund raising appeal, the Sheriff of Nottingham came along to add his support and have a go at the game called.............now here's the problem, I can't remember what they called it but it involved the apprentice miller John

Green's Windmill Summer Fair

having wet sponges


Green's Windmill Summer Fair

Green's Windmill Summer Fair

and flour

Green's Windmill Summer Fair


Green's Windmill Summer Fair

thrown at him by most of the people attending including the Sheriff!!

These events always make the Windmill buzz and once the funds are raised and the site developed more it play even more of an important part in the local community.

 Green's Windmill Summer Fair

Whilst all this was happening, Zoe simply borrowed my new mitts and carried on spinning.


Green's Windmill Summer Fair



Monday 5 August 2013

Pagan Pride 2013

Just a few photos, the afternoon was eventually rained off, I sheltered under a tree for maybe half an hour then decamped to the pub with friends. Still I had time to watch the Morris dancing and listen to a lovely long story about dragons.

 There were lots of people wearing cloaks and long flowing gowns, I did see a pair of pixie ears as well.

 Tribal/belly dancers taking time out in the pouring rain, Hi Jane, love the umbrella x
Viking story teller, didn't get his name but he was excellent!!

It was a fun follow up to the Riverside where I had spent the whole day spinning whilst listened to folk music and watching Appalachian dancing, no photos as the big top tent cast a very strange colour across everything.

See what I mean about funny colours !!

Have a great week everyone !!