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    20th July 2024 - 27th July 2024

    Clowne Well Dressing

    This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.



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    20th July 2024 - 27th July 2024 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

    The villagers of Clowne have been dressing wells for many years and are proud to keep the tradition of giving thanks for water with intricate floral pictures. The name Clowne ('Clun') denotes a place of springs, so it's right that the village should mark the blessing of the wells.

    Blessing ceremony 10 am on Saturday 20th

    Location - Front of B and M store , Mill Green Way, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4LJ

    Coffee morning at local Methodist Chapel on Saturday .

    Displays by each of the local schools children are in addition alongside.

    Free and all welcome – donations box.

    Secondary location - The Cross, High Street, Clowne , Chesterfield, Derbys , S43 4JT

    Information board only here because of location on traffic junction

    We are part of a North East Derbys group of well dressers who are proud still to be keeping the tradition of giving thanks for water alive with intricate floral pictures.

    Schools involved Clowne Infants/Clowne Juniors,/Heritage High School.

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