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First week of the summer holidays is traditionally Wakes Week in Brassington. Originally Wakes Weeks were religious festivals commemorating church dedications, in this case St. James. However as time passed the tradition of the wakes was adapted into a regular summer holiday period, which still survives today in many Peak District villages. Hanging around - strong men of Brassington This is how they dry the washing in Brassington... Not really... Wakes Week started last Saturday with the Strongest man competition won by Andy Fletcher; from...
Well, it must be time to get dressed
June 2, 2011
Derbyshire, Peak District, Tourism, Village, Well Dressings,Wirksworth well dressings Following on from last weeks Wirksworth well dressings, today sees the start of the premiere well dressing event of the year in Tissington, the event will run from Thursday 2nd June - Wednesday 8th June. All proceeds go to charity. Parking: Cars £2 Coaches £10. Coaches do not need to be booked in advance. The Old Coach House is open every day during Well Dressings for morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea. The Hall will be open during Well-Dressings on Thurs 2nd, Fri 3rd, Sat 4th & Sun 5th June for visito...
As part of Brassington Wakes Week there was a Strongest Man competition this afternoon. Brassington strong man competition Yes, look at the photo carefully, he really is picking up and pushing the car! Over a dozen local men took part in their bid to win the title. There were a series of strenuous activities designed to test strength, speed and endurance to the limit. The competitors had to roll and drag huge tractor tyres along an obstacle course, try their skill at knocking in fencing posts and show their might by pushing a car. It's very...
Brassington village is celebrating wakes this week. Historically wakes week was when Christians celebrated their Patronial Festival or Saints day to whom the village church is dedicated. In the case of Brassington this is St. James, one of Jesus' Twelve Apostles and the date is July 25th. A Mexican asleep in the sun Historically Wakes became the main summer holiday and the village today still celebrates with a host of interesting events, from the traditional open air Church Service with Brassington, Middleton and Wirksworth Brass Band, to...







