St Georges Day

We went to an English Heritage event at Wrest Park that we haven’t been to for possibly 3 years? [would have to look back through the blog] the last one was ghastly weather, and nearly empty because of it. This one was scorching. Hard to believe what a heat wave in Easter we are having! The other difference is that it was quite scaled back from 3 years ago. I remember that it had spread out to the lawns in front of the house before. BZents weren’t there either – which particularly disappointed SB. However, there was still plenty to keep us busy and occupied [and v v hot – tho unlike the festival of history site there are lots of trees in the grounds and plenty of shade to retire into for those that wanted it.

We wandered around the roman and mediaeval encampments, and watched the 2 players on gurdy and drum, and then bagpipes and drum. It had said you got to take part, but that meant tambourines, and SB had hoped bagpipe! BB watched the puppet show of st george and the dragon [tho said a bit wierd] whilst SB and i watched the end of romans whilst eating lunch [in the shade] and the start of jousting. we did some meandering. BB was v happy with the opportunity to spend money! and bought a kaleidoscope, heart stone and a mini cannon and was v happy, but did take ages! SB after great consideration, bought a roman wax tablet and a beautiful stylus. She was v happy too . we chatted to ladies on horses about riding sidesaddle, watched some fire breathers and the main st george reenactment, and then the girls did the assault course in the ww2 area [quite well ]

tired and mooched out, we went home after a full and v hot day. Amazon have delivered my trial ingenious [i had an amazon voucher ] an SB and i played it and enjoyed it before watching the rather scary dr who with teatime.