Rufford living history weekend

<p><b>Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May 2006</b></p>
<p>11.00 am - 4.00 pm Rufford Country Park. </p>
<p><img src="ruffordsoldier.jpg" width="140" height="145" alt="Re-enactor portrays Leicestershire Yeomanry cavalryman at Rufford Abbey" class="floatLeft"></p>
<p>Photo courtesy of Des Knock &#160;<a href="http://www.randlesreviews.co.uk/136374/136343.html">www.randlesreviews.co.uk/136374/136343.html</a></p>
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<p>Step back in time as Rufford Abbey comes to life with costumed characters, activities and entertainment portraying ten tempestuous centuries of its history.</p>
<p align="right">Come face to face with ferocious Norman warriors. Watch a smart Regency recruiting party practise musket firing. &#160;Chat with Victorian ladies of fashion, and learn how Tudor folk cooked a meal. &#160;From an Elizabethan puppet show to a World War Two concert party, there's plenty of fun for everyone.</p>
<p align="right"><img src="rufforddancing.jpg" width="180" height="125" alt="Rufford Abbey: WWII history re-enactors dancing"></p>
<p>Who knows what characters you might meet as you stroll the grounds of Rufford Country Park? Look out for medieval monks, Roundheads, Cavaliers and Coldstream Guards. &#160;Beware a roving band of dastardly 18th century highwaymen, who may ask you to &quot;stand and deliver&quot;!</p>
<p>A colourful spectacle for the whole family to enjoy, all set against the picturesque backdrop of the abbey ruins. </p>
<p><img src="normanwarriors.jpg" width="180" height="122" alt="Rufford abbey: Histoy re-enactors depict Norman Warriors" class="floatRight"></p>
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         <td class="rhmargins"><p>Entry to Rufford Through The Ages is<b> Free</b>. </p>
<p>Car parking is just &#163;3 per car, regardless of how long you stay. (Free for disabled badge holders, coaches and <a href="http://www.friendsofrufford.org.uk">Friends of Rufford Country Park</a>).</p>
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          <td class="rhmargins"><p>While you're at Rufford, why not make a day of it? &#160;<a href="http://www.ruffordcraftcentre.org.uk"><b>Rufford </b> </a><a href="http://www.ruffordcraftcentre.org.uk"><b>Craft Centre</b></a><b> </b>, features works by Britain's top ceramic artists.plus exhibitions in the Gallery.</p>
<p>Admission to the Craft Centre and exhibition gallery is <b>F</b><b>ree</b></p>
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          <td class="rhmargins"><p>Travelling to Rufford? &#160;Our local Tourist Information Centre has all the information you need on public transport, tourist accommodation, and other places of interest in the area. &#160;<b>Tel. 01623 824545.</b> <b>E-mail: </b><a href="mailto:sherwoodheath@nsdc.info"><b>sherwoodheath@nsdc.info</b></a></p>
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