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Hey Ho, in Aston on Clun
The sun came out, and we had fun
Arbor Day 2009,
Basking in the pure sunshine
Pageant, Guests and children's races,
Dancing, food and smiling faces
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Guest of Honour was Jim Hawkins of Radio Shropshire. We couldn't have wished for better weather. The Bedlam Morris dancers and Marth Roden's Tuppeny Dish danced for us under the tree, before the children's pageant arrived at the tree, (dressed in colourful period costumes of the 1700's, led by a Piper John). It's always a moving moment as the children parade down the road, and getting that first glimpse of them is a 'lump in the throat' moment! They looked even better in the sunshine!
Photos and videos were taken (which will be on sale in the village shop later). The children & crowd sang the 'Arbor Tree Festival Song', specially written by Rosie Evans, which encompasses the legend, folklore and whole history of the Arbor Tradition.
'Bride', Katie Upton Roddy sang the verses over the PA, which was delightful; the 'Child Vicar', Hope Freeman read the 'Lord's Prayer' and our local Vicar Barney Bell gave a blessing.
Jim Hawkins gave an address, which was very funny, and very complimentary to the work of the Arbor Tree Festival Group, and the importance of keeping the festival alive. The children scattered flower petals around the tree, before the Piper lead them back up the road to the village hall for food and entertainment.
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DIRECTIONS TO
ASTON ON CLUN
From the A49 at
Craven Arms, take the
B4368
To Aston on Clun
(approx 3.5 miles)
Lots of signs
and plenty of
car parking,
easily accessed
on arrival
On any day other than Arbor Day, parking is in the Village Hall car park - 1st turn on the left on entering the village
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We had a great surprise this year: a descendent of Mary Carter (the bride of the 1786 wedding) visited us, after seeing the website.
But, so was another descendent Mary Carter, and we introduced them, and it turned out they are cousins (a few times removed). How lovely was that?!!
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Arbor Tree Festival Song Chorus
'Come see our famous Black Poplar
With flags flying high in the sun,
Join in our Arbor Tree Festival
In the village of Aston on Clun'.
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ENTERTAINMENT
on the VILLAGE GREEN
There was Jack Green on Stilts with his circus-type fun and face painting for the children. Loads of fantastic food was waiting in the village hall. The Bedlams danced again, then the Carly Adams Dancers from Ludlow, and the fantastic Kinza and Khalila Belly dance troupe from Telford. There were stalls and displays, plus two organ grinders. The wonderful sunny afternoon finished off with the children's races and tug of war, and the prize draw - one lucky person won £50!
Event videographer Trevor Winwood and his photographer wife Sylvia were there to capture it all.
Sylvia took all the photos on this Website and more. The photos have been cropped and downsized for the website, but a set of full bytesize, uncropped photos can be ordered from the village shop in Aston on Clun, price £2
as can the DVD, price £4. All money made will go into Arbor Day Funds, to help pay for next year.
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So put us in your diary, and pay us a visit for
a Fabulous Fun Day Out This Year
ENTRY for ALL is FREE !
Arbor Day in Aston on Clun, South Shropshire.
Next YEAR ON SUNDAY, MAY 30th 2010
Dogs are welcome with careful owners
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