This is a rare chance to learn more about the unique open field farming system from the village History Group’s display, the range of speakers and the tractor and trailer tours round the village and open fields.
There will also be a wide range of heritage crafts and activities on display with opportunities to purchase samples of their wares.
Full information is at www.laxtonheritage.org.uk
including how discounted advance tickets may be purchased. Closing date for postal purchases 22nd June.
Laxton History Group members offer you a warm welcome and hope to see you there.
Timetable for Heritage Weekend
Saturday 28th June 2014
10.30am – Event opens
11.15am – First tractor & trailer ride leaves
11.30am – Guided walk to motte & bailey castle
11.45am – First Barn Lecture – Steve Horne – ‘Thynghowe – A major discovery near Edwinstowe’
12.30pm – Rattlejag Morris dance
1.15pm – Second Barn Lecture – Laxton History Group HLF Project
2.30pm – Rattlejag Morris dance
2.30pm – Guided walk to motte & bailey castle
3.30pm – Third Barn Lecture – Alistair Miller – ‘Laxton’s Court Leet’
3.30pm – Last tractor & trailer ride
4.30pm – Close
Sunday 29th June 2014
10.30am – Event opens
11.15am – First tractor & trailer ride leaves
11.30am – Guided walk to motte & bailey castle
11.45am – First Barn Lecture – Laxton History Group HLF Project
1.00pm – Second Barn Lecture – Bryony Robins – ‘Newark Civil War Museum’
2.15pm – Third Barn Lecture – Jenni Dobson – ‘Getting Started on Family History Research’
2.30pm – Guided walk to motte & bailey castle
3.00pm – Last tractor & trailer ride
3.30pm – Fourth Barn Lecture – John Beckett – ‘Why was Laxton Never Enclosed’
4.00pm – ++ RAFFLE DRAW & Spotting Competition draw ++
4.30pm – Close