The upcoming Eisteddfod event at Flag Fen on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June will see something for everyone at this celebration of creativity, art, poetry, storytelling, music, performance and arts & crafts. Fun for the whole family!
The Eisteddfod event is based on the ancient Celtic festival which our ancestors who lived at Flag Fen took part in every year. The festival can be traced back to the 12th Century.
Throughout the weekend there will be a host of activities and events to get involved in, including: story-telling in a Bronze Age roundhouse, poetry readings, children’s workshops, arts and crafts stalls, music, dancing and a delicious hog roast.”
Highlights to look forward to on Saturday 27th June...
· The Peterborough Young Poet of the Year competition with Peterborough Library
· Story telling from the Ramsey Story Tellers
· Poetry readings from Poets United
Highlights to look forward to on Sunday 28th June...
· Traditional folk music from Eel Pie
· Performances from local dance groupsThe Battle of the Bards – who will be crowned Chief Bard of the Fens 2009?
Full details of the event:
The Eisteddfod event will run from 10.30am - 4pm on both Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June. Admission for an adult costs just £5.00 with free entry for children under five. No need to pre-book, simply come along for one or both days!
How to get to Flag Fen:
Flag Fen can be accessed by bicycle and foot via the Green Wheel (approximately 5 miles or 1.5 hours from Peterborough Railway and Bus Station on foot and 45 minutes by bicycle). By car Flag Fen is just ten minutes away from Peterborough city centre and can be accessed from Junction 5 of the A1139 or via the B1040 from Whittlesey or Thorney, turning at the Dog in the Doublet Pub. Brown signs direct travellers from Peterborough but not from Whittlesey or Thorney.
Visit www.flagfen.com for more details.
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