The 20th Annual Wood Sale and Fair at Ickworth House,
Park and Gardens
On Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October between 10am and 4pm, Ickworth Ickworth will be
hosting one of the highlights of the events calendar; the 20th Annual Wood Sale and Fair.
Last year saw nearly 6000 visitors to this two day event where woodcraft professionals and
enthusiasts come together from all over the country to demonstrate and sell their crafts.
This year will see more crafts than ever before,120 craft stalls and demonstrators with
everything from chainsaw sculpture to pyrography, pole lathe, wood turning, ceramics,
Steam engine running a saw bench, Birds of prey displays, bee keepers display, the East
Anglian Potters and their unique craft of Raku pottery and Rede Farm will be bringing
their Suffolk Punches to demonstrate log rolling. On top of this, there will be locally
brewed ales as well as plenty of local foods and produce including a Hog Roast, delicious
vegetarian options, ice cream and waffles and why not listen to the three bands performing
throughout the weekend to include the fabulous Floozies.
Ickworth’s Wood Sale and Fair is known throughout the region as one of the best
resources for locally produced wood and other products, providing a rare opportunity to
buy quality wood from the Ickworth Estate, including native and exotic species, milled and
in the round.
“We have a variety of native hardwoods on sale, mostly in different size
planks,” according to Dee Gathorne-Hardy, Ickworth’s Head Forester.
“We’ll also have some in the round, which should be of interest to both
furniture makers and wood turners. We’re excited to have some small quantities of
unusual varieties, like cedar, on hand this year and of course all the proceeds go into
the conservation of this beautiful park. So don't miss this unique weekend!”
So give yourself a treat come and enjoy an exceptional and entertaining day out in the
historical wooded grounds of Ickworth.
Park admission Applies Adult £4.40, Child £3.50, Family £9.95
National Trust Members Free. |
 North Walsham Citizens Advice Bureau
is open from 10am-3pm on Mon, Tues & Thurs for drop in and advice line on 01692
402570.
We also have appointments only sessions on Monday evenings 5.30-7.30 and Sat morning
9.30-11.30 at the Bureau.
If you would like to see an adviser, at one of our outreach locations, (Aldborough,
Bacton, Buxton, Cromer, Horstead, Hoveton, Mundesley, Sheringham & Stalham). this can
be arranged on our appointment line on 01692 405847.
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I went to a party, And remembered what you said.
You told me not to drink, Mum, So I had a sprite instead.
I felt proud of myself, The way you said I would,
That I didn't drink and drive, Though some friends said I should.
I made a healthy choice, And your advice to me was right,
The party finally ended, And the kids drove out of sight.
I got into my car, Sure to get home in one piece,
I never knew what was coming, Mum, Something I expected least.
Now I'm lying on the pavement, And I hear the policeman say,
The kid that caused this wreck was drunk, Mum, his voice seems far away.
My own blood's all around me, As I try hard not to cry.
I can hear the paramedic say, This girl is going to die.
I'm sure the guy had no idea, While he was flying high,
Because he chose to drink and drive, Now I would have to die.
So why do people do it, Mum. Knowing that it ruins lives?
And now the pain is cutting me, Like a hundred stabbing knives.
Someone should have taught him, That it's wrong to drink and drive.
Maybe if his parents had, I'd still be alive.
My breath is getting shorter, Mum, I'm getting really scared.
These are my final moments, And I'm so unprepared.
I wish that you could hold me Mum, As I lie here and die.
I wish that I could say, 'I love you, Mum!'
So I love you and good-bye.
DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE |
