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SUMMARY:Morris into May...
DESCRIPTION:Morris Into May\nThe success of the 2025 event has led us to schedule it once more. \nAs the last vestiges of Winter are beaten back by the arrival of Summer\, we welcome warmer\, sunnier and altogether more colourful days. Join us for all the madness of May\, Beorma Morris and the Wild Man of the Wood… \nMerry Crafts\nIf you don’t quite have the chance to bring your own floral outfit\, then we have you sorted. In our Melon Ground\, from 11:30\, our wonderful volunteers will be showing you how to make and decorate your own willow crowns. Ideal for any Merry May event\, they will be the perfect headwear for the day’s happenings. Donations welcome. \nMerry Morris\, the Green Man and the May Monarch\nWhen you’ve had the chance to make your crowns\, Beorma will strike up at 14:00 with their Border dances to entertain you all. Then the Wild Man of the Wood will then introduce the folklore of May and its merry connotations\, before we gather for our Coronation procession onto the Archery Lawn. Here\, our chosen May Monarch will be crowned\, and the last of Winter chased away in true Border Morris fashion. \nIt’s a chance to indulge in a bit of Merrie Old England\, and welcome in the Summer\, all in the Merry Month of May! \nCome dressed in white and florals\, with head-dresses and all manner of folky accoutrements\, and you might just be chosen to be crowned as our May Monarch! \n \nEntry fees apply. Free for Annual Pass holders. \nDo support us by purchasing from our café and our shop. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/morris-into-may/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:community,Family,Heritage,Music & Theatre
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SUMMARY:WildFoodUK Foraging Course
DESCRIPTION:Foraging safely… Even here in the city\, Nature offers wonderful habitats and food for free. Join us and WildFoodUK for a fascinating stroll in the ‘urban countryside’. A first level course in foraging.\nCastle Bromwich Hall and Gardens represent a rare example of a 17th century Jacobean country house\, complete with its original garden setting and parkland. Situated only five miles from Birmingham City centre\, the hall is now in private ownership\, but 40 acres of historic garden and the parkland are managed by Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens Trust. The site contains a mosaic of habitats including formal gardens\, orchards\, woodland\, wetlands and grasslands making it ideal for all year round foraging! \nOur Foraging Courses begin with a short introduction to Wild Food UK\, what to expect from your day and a brief summary of the general countryside codes\, including our Foraging Code. \nHeading off at a leisurely pace\, your instructor will teach you how to safely identify the different species of edible and poisonous plants and mushrooms that you discover. This exploration will take about 2.5hrs\, during which we’ll take a break for a homemade refreshment\, such as our Hogweed & Wild Garlic Soup or Elderflower Champagne! \nThen it’s back to the meeting point for a tasty wild food meal. This will include a selection of foraged homemade treats created by your instructor\, and a dish made with what we have collected during the walk. \nAll of our food is seasonal\, so what you are served depends on what is growing at that time of year. In Spring we will be making use of the fresh wild greens and in Autumn\, the array of tasty wild mushrooms that the area has to offer. \nYou will receive a comprehensive set of Wild Food UK ‘Course Notes’ a few days after your course. This email will contain links and articles relating to the plants and mushrooms we discovered or discussed during the day. \nDates \n\n\n\nWednesday 18th Mar\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nFriday 24th Apr\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nSunday 10th May\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nFriday 26th Jun\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nSaturday 11th Jul\n10:00am to 13:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\nSunday 16th Aug\n12:00pm to 15:30pm (Approx End)\n\n\n\n\n\nCastle Bromwich Hall and Gardens has free parking\, a courtyard cafe and toilet facilities. There is usually a charge to enter the gardens\, but if you are attending a course with us we will cover the cost.  \nDiscover more about this Historical Landmark: Castle Bromwich Hall and Gardens \nN.B. Please be aware of the possibility that you will also cover Steep slopes\, rough woodland on this course. \n  \nTickets here
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/wildfooduk-foraging-course/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Food: Growing & Eating,seasonal,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Blossom Picnics - an english hanami celebration
DESCRIPTION:Picnics under the Blossoms – a japanese tradition borrowed for our apple orchards here in Brum.\nIf the blossom gods are kind the two heritage apple orchards will be puffy with blossoms and chef Yumi Okamura will be cooking up her delicious specialities especially for our visitors. \nAs well as food\, there will be some locally based Japanese artists on site selling their work and running drop-in origami and calligraphy sessions. \nWe advise booking your food early from Yumi (for takeway or eat on site)\, there will be some avaailble on the day… but why risk it.  BOOK HERE \nEverything is made fresh on the day for you!! \nPicnics welcome. \n\nNormal entry fees apply for the Gardens\nCourtyard cafe (where the food will be) is free.\n\npikapika.sumupstore.com/products \n@masatoshi.ink \n@yoridori44 \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/blossom-picnics-an-english-hanami-celebration/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Food: Growing & Eating,Gardens,Wellbeing and Health
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T140000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Occasional informal walks that will explore the general history of these eighteenth-century gardens. Booking advised. Can take walk-ups.\n\n\nJoin Jack for a gentle meander around these historic rescued Baroque Gardens. From the Hall to the hornbeam\, have the chance to explore their unique history\, how we use them today and how they fit into our local and national heritage story.\nAsk questions Jack about their botanical and cultural history. The Gardens Charitable Trust loves sharing the Gardens and your interest and visit helps us keep them here for another 350 years….\n  \nCosts and booking \nNormal entry fees to the Gardens apply – PLUS we would be grateful for an extra donation for the walk – give as you feel\n\nYou can book your place here to ensure your place\, but we can also take walk-ups so please ask at the kiosk till if you decide to come on the day. Maximum group size 12.\nGarden entry fees: £6/£5 adults (Free for Pass holders) – please pay on the day.\n\nWhat to expect \nWe will meet in the courtyard of Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens before taking a gentle stroll in and around the grounds for about one hour. Please be punctual. \nSturdy footwear is advised\, we will be walking on grass and please dress according to the weather conditions. Paths can be uneven and sometimes slippery. \nThere are places to sit along the way\, and we will go at the pace of our slowest participant. \nCafé\, shop (and toilets) are available for your use both before and after the walk \n 
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/introduction-to-the-gardens-tour-6/2026-05-31/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Heritage
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SUMMARY:Blue Moon Circles
DESCRIPTION:An evening of folklore\, healing\, connection and manifestation with the TĪD MŌNA COVEN.\n\n\nThe TÍD MÓNA Coven are excited to be working with Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens to bring to you another full moon circles.\nWho? \nThe TÍD MÓNA Coven are a traditional\, closed UK coven based in Birmingham. \nAs well as being a fully working closed coven they work hard within the pagan community to bring pagan knowledge and ceremony to the public. \nWhat? \nThe New moon circle is a spiritual\, emotionally and enlightening experience. \nFor those aged 16+ that are either pagan and proud\, dipping their toe or completely new \nto this nature-based way of life and keen to learn more. You will meet the coven and have a \nchance to chat in a social relaxed setting before moving to the circle sites to listen to fantastic astrological knowledge that corresponds with the new moon. Following this you will create circle\, sacred space to welcome the new moon’s potent energy for intentionsetting\, manifestation\, looking forward\, connecting and creating community. There will be guided meditation and of course self-reflection. \nThis can have quite the emotional impact so there is time following this to take space for yourself\, then join the group again on the terrace to create community. \nThe evening starts and ends with everyone gathering in the open Courtyard where you can explore the Coven Market\, purchase drinks and food and enjoy the musical background.\nThe event starts at 7 ish and will finish around 9.30pm. \n(No entry after 8pm) \nOver 16year olds are permitted to purchase a ticket but must be accompanied by a paying adult \n  \nNB this is a fundraising event. Tid Mona are donating all entry fees to the Gardens for their continued upkeep. Entry fee £10 . Further donations on the night are welcome.
URL:https://www.castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk/calendar/blue-moon-circles/
LOCATION:Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens Trust\, Chester Road\, Castle Bromwich\, Castle Bromwich\, Birmingham\, England\, B36 9BT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Wellbeing and Health
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