A ringing of brass bells sounds out a chorus from the song "We Wish You A Merry Christmas". There are six people swinging the milk-bottle sized instruments, and believe it or not, all of them have never lifted a bell around half an hour ago. These people are only a few of the hundreds reliving some of England's forgotten arts at an event called the Lancanshire's first ever Traditions Craft Fair. This took place recently at the Lockstock Hall High School.
According to the chairman of Maghull Parish Ringers from Liverpool, Simon Rennie, Lancanshire was once constantly graced with fun and festivities. Then, there was this idea from some bright fellow that if you have bells that were a lot smaller than Church Tower bells, then you can ring the bells anywhere. There's no better place to ring them than in a pub.
Other people, in addition to the bell ringers, are also showing off their treasured crafts to everyone. The aptly named Natasha Twigg, for example, was there holding an ancient wooden contraption while she fashioned flowers made from bark stripped from pieces of wood. And there's also Linda Courthold; she began her quilting as a form of therapy, but she has since branched out and has made a profit from it.
A small part of the fun is an activity called the Rag Rugging Workshop. Go into the packed hall and see stalls selling homemade fudge, some adorable paintings, and ornaments to boot. Include the band that plays traditional folk songs playing on; there are simply a multitude of things to try out.
There are a lot of other events that you may truly enjoy, other than the Lancanshire Craft Fair. And even better, you may decide to present your crafts for scrutiny, and who knows, you may even be able to earn extra money by becoming an amateur vendor! So, go on and show the world what you can do!
About the Author:
As a craftsperson, you should always be aware of the schedule of Craft Shows located close to your area. Check out Craft Fairs regularly, and have a successful small business using your own talents!
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