| Our
program of Events for 2004 |
APRIL 2004
11/12
95th Rifles Regiment of Foot
Take a look into the daily life of this brave regiment as they prepare for battle
in the Napoleonic Wars; drill display, black powder firing, authentic cooking
and a very grand occasion as the officers and their ladies take tea in the Walled
Garden. Sun 10.30am-5pm, Mon 10.30am-4pm
24/25
Antiques and Collectors Fair
Combine one of the finest historic sites in the region with some of the most interesting
artefacts and collectors' items on the market and you have lots of reasons to
visit this very popular event. Sat & Sun 9.30am-5pm. Adults: £3, concessions:
£2. Hallmark Fairs: 01702 710383
27
HRH Prince of Wales visits us. Follow
link to HRH site.
MAY 2004
1/2
Wedding Fayre
Everything you need to make your special day perfect. From bridalwear to flowers,
stationery to cars, gifts to photographers. Sat 10am-5.30pm, Sun 9am-5.30pm. Adults:
£2.50, children: 50p, other concessions: £1.50. Sparkles: 01245 360565
8/9 Templars' Fayre
Cressing's annual
Medieval market; 100 merchants from all over Europe selling everything from armour
to jewellery; pottery to swords. Lots of medieval entertainment from puppeteers,
dancers, singers and even Dylan the bedman! Sat & Sun 10.30am-5pm. Adults: £4,
concessions: £3.
26
Conservation for Professionals
A one day seminar on the conservation
of historic buildings, aimed at professionals and covering a wide range of topics.
9am-4.30pm. £50 (includes lunch). For more information, or to book, phone Pauline
Hudspith: 01245 437672
29/30/31
Mind, Body and Soul Weekend
Something for everyone! A large food hall with luxury organic and fresh produce
to suit all tastes. Discover alternative medicines, crystal healing, makeovers
and fitness advice. Find out what your future holds from the mediums and tarot
card readers. Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun & Mon 10am-5.30pm. Adults: £2.50, children:
50p, other concessions: £1.50. Sparkles: 01245 360565
JUNE 2004
4
Pot Pourri and Candlelit Garden
Capture the scents of summer! Join our horticulturist, Andrew Mugford, and learn
how to make your own pot pourri. Then enjoy a glass of wine and canapés in the
Walled Garden - especially candlelit for the occasion. 7.15pm -10pm. £10.00 (includes
materials and refreshments, no concessions). Please book in advance, telephone:
01376 584903
6 Cressing Uncovered
An enthralling look
into the history of Cressing Temple's site and buildings with Elphin Watkin. Starts
2.15pm. No need to book!
12/13
Cressing Craft Festival
A
premier craft event with fascinating demonstrations and displays in the wonderful
setting of Cressing Temple. Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Adults: £3, concessions: £2. Hallmark
Craft Fairs: 01702 477300
17
Basic Maintenance of Historic Buildings
A one day seminar on the conservation of buildings for owners of listed buildings.
9am-4.30pm £35 (includes lunch). For more information, or to book, telephone Pauline
Hudspith: 01245 437672
19
The Bootleg Beatles
Bring a picnic and enjoy this open air concert.
Supporting acts, champagne and strawberry tent, children's activities, side shows,
entertainers and demonstrations. A charity event presented by Braintree and Bocking
Rotary Club. 12.30-10pm .£19.50 (14 years and under £12.00). For tickets and more
information please call: Elite Tickets 01245 477326
24
Feng Shui
Organise your home and life with the ancient art of
Feng Shui. Led by Colin F. Brookes. 10am-3.45pm. £18.00 (excludes lunch; no concessions).
Please book in advance, telephone: 01376 584903
26
"Last Night at the Proms"
A concert of traditional favourites presented by Witham Choral Society with the
Colchester Philharmonic Orchestra (conductor: Patrick McCarthy, guest soloist:
Elizabeth Stokes). 7.30pm £10.00 (no concessions). For enquiries & booking phone
Iain MacCullum on 01206 210754.
JULY 2004
10
Brick in Eastern England
A one day conference looking at the history of the manufacture and the use of
brick in Eastern England. How has it evolved in post-medieval times and what is
the role and future of handmade bricks today? 9.30am-5.30pm £17.50 (EHBG Members
£15), lunch £5 extra. For more information, or to book, telephone Pauline Hudspith
on 01245 437672
AUGUST 2004
1
Discover Dowsing
If you've ever wondered
how water diviners find water then this is for you! Try your hand at the fascinating
art of dowsing under the expert tuition of Barry Hillman-Crouch and Colin Peal.
Rods will be available to buy from the gift shop. No need to book. Two sessions:
11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm.
3 Children's Activity Day: The Celts at Cressing
The first of the summer's fun days for children. Come and meet the Cressing Celts,
then have a try at the many craft activities on offer. 10.30am-3pm. Adults, children,
concessions: £3.50. Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children): £15.00 (includes all
craft materials).
10
Children's Activity Day: Meet the Romans!
Your chance to chat with the Roman invaders. Lots of Roman crafts to make and
take home too! 10.30am-3pm. Adults, children, concessions: £3.50. Family ticket
(2 adults, 3 children): £15.00 (includes all craft materials).
17
Children's Activity Day: Viking Visitors
An opportunity to meet
the Vikings, learn about they lived & explore their crafts. 10.30am -3pm. Adults,
children, concessions: £3.50. Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children): £15.00 (includes
all craft materials)
19
Ruin or Rebuild?
A one day seminar looking at when to restore and when to leave a listed building
as a ruin. 9am-4.30pm. £50 (includes lunch). For more information, or to book,
phone Pauline Hudspith on 01245 437672
21/22
Country Fair & Fun Day
A fun day out for all. Cressing will be
crammed with all kinds of products and displays including a food hall. Take part
in activities, competitions, enjoy the inflatables and much more. Sat 10am-8pm,
Sun 9.30am-8pm. Adults: £2.50, children: £1.50, other concessions: £2. Sparkles:
01245 360565
24
Children's Activity Day: Medieval Fun
A whole day of Medieval
fun as a host of characters arrive at Cressing. There are plenty of Medieval craft
activities to take part in too! 10.30am-3pm. Adults, children, concessions: £3.50.
Family ticket (2 adults, 3 children): £15.00 (includes all craft materials).
29/30
Guild of Essex Craftsmen 5th Annual Fayre
The annual exhibition
of members' work on show and for sale. An event for all the family with many demonstrations.
The Guild is joined by other groups and organisations in the County; come and
discover just what Essex has to offer! Sat & Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. More information
from Celia Reed: 01277 356008
31
Children's Activity Day: A Tudor Tuesday
Tudor times at Cressing! Learn all about Tudor life and have a go at some Tudor
themed crafts. 10.30am-3pm. Adults, children, concessions: £3.50. Family ticket:
(2 adults, 3 children): £15.00 (includes all craft materials).
SEPTEMBER 2004
2
Sense of Place - Landscape and Historic Buildings
A one day seminar
about landscapes and historic buildings. Talks will cover, amongst other topics,
new designs in old landscapes, development control and legislation. 9am-4.30pm.
£50 (includes lunch). For more information, or to book, telephone Pauline Hudspith
on 01245 437672
4/5
Antiques and Collectors Fair
A huge array of interesting antiques and collectable items displayed at one of
East Anglia's most popular fairs. Sat & Sun 9.30am-5pm. Adults: £3, concessions:
£2. Hallmark Fairs: 01702 710383
9
Seed Collecting Afternoon
Spend an autumn afternoon with our horticulturist,
Andrew Mugford, and discover just how easy it is to collect, clean and save seed
from your favourite plants. 1pm-3.30pm. £4.00, concessions: £3.50 (includes seeds
to take home). Please book in advance, phone: 01376 584903
19
The Household
A fascinating living history event! The house of
a C15th silkweaver is recreated under canvas. Come along and find out how your
ancestors might have lived. 10.30am-4.30pm.
25/26
Cressing Autumn Craft Festival
This hugely popular family event returns to Cressing. A wide range gift and craft
items available. Sat & Sun 10am-5pm. Adults: £3, concessions: £2. Hallmark Craft
Fairs: 01702 477300
OCTOBER 2004
2/3
Mind, Body and Soul Weekend
Something for everyone! A large food
hall with luxury organic and fresh produce to suit all tastes. Discover alternative
medicines, crystal healing, makeovers and fitness advice. Find out what your future
holds from the mediums and tarot card readers. Sat 10.30am-5.30pm, Sun 10am-5.30pm.
Adults: £2.50, children: 50p, other concessions: £1.50. Sparkles: 01245 360565
10
Reflexology Workshop
Join reflexologist Lynne Grogan for a hands-on
workshop. Learn everything you neeed to carry out a mini-treatment in the comfort
of your home. 10.30am- 3pm. £27 (excludes lunch, no concessions). Booking on 01376
584903.
17
Apple Day
Almost 200 varieties of apples and pears on display. Bring along your own apples
for identification - you may have one of the lost Essex varieties. From noon.
31 Things That Go Bump in the Night!
We can't guarantee
our ghost will appear, but kids can have a horrible Hallowe'en with an afternoon
of terrifying tales, ghoulish games and creepy crafts. 1pm-4pm.
NOVEMBER 2004
11
Make a Pomander
Join Andrew Mugford to discover the history of pomanders before making and decorating
your own. Lunch break for hot soup.10.30am-3pm. £10 (includes materials and hot
soup lunch). Please book in advance, telephone: 01376 584903
27/28
Christmas Food and Craft Fair
Everything you need
for the perfect present. Over 100 suppliers of superb local food and wine; also
high quality crafts and demonstrations. Sat 10.30am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm. Adults:
£2.50 (under 14 years free). Richard Berry: 01621 773403
DECEMBER 2004
8
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Add the personal touch to your Christmas
decorations! Join our florist to learn how to decorate a Christmas wreath. With
hot soup lunch. 10.30am-3.30pm. £18 (includes materials and hot soup lunch, no
concessions). Please book in advance, telephone: 01376 584903
PRIMROSE THURSDAYS
On Thursdays the over-50s have another good reason to visit Cressing Temple as we introduce our Primrose Menu to the Templars' Tea-room and Restaurant. The Primrose Menu offers the over-50s a wide range of delicious lunches and tempting treats that are all very easy on the pocket.
Cressing Temple is open on Thursdays from May to September (inclusive); the Templars' Tea-room and Restaurant is open from 10.30am - 4.00pm. And don't forget that you can use the Templars' Tea-room and Restaurant without paying the admission fee - so even if you are just passing, why not treat yourself? We're sure you deserve it!
