Chatsworth Country Fair 2011
Friday 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th September
Countryman's Walk
To the West of the Grand Ring
A mixture of exhibitors with a countryside theme, and much to discover and enjoy. New this year is the Falconry Court, and the Countryman's Ring with a programme of shortish demonstrations throughout the day, primarily based on birds of prey, but with more besides ...
- Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground
- The Derbyshire Dry Stone Walling Association
- Simon Fowler, demonstrating wattle hurdle making
- Greenwood Days, demonstrating pole lathe turning, chairmaking and green woodworking
- Spinning Lady and Leather Jack, demonstrating hand spinning and leather work
- World of Willow - willow baskets and wickerwork
- Arraslea Shires, demonstrating making horse shoes
- Michael Dadd, traditional net maker
- Jurassic Bark (Fen Sticks), bog oak and yew walking sticks
- The Tortoise Lady
- Ernest Wilson Sticks
- Historic Breechloading Smallarms Association
- Mr Gill's Threshing Machine
- A and A Decoys, everything for the pigeon shooter
- The National Trust
- British Stickmakers Guild - some of the finest sticks you will see in the country
- Natural England
THE COUNTRYMAN’S RING
Situated within the Countryman's Walk, near Queen Mary’s Bower. Organised by John Hill.
Running every day, there will be a variety of informal, entertaining and close-up demonstrations and talks in the Countryman’s ring - starting at 10.30 am, and it is your chance to ask questions of experts from a variety of activities and country sports.
John is hoping to line up something from the Ferret section, the Gundog section, Hound Packs, a strong theme of falconry and birds of prey through the day, and possibly some impromptu surprises as well! There will also be two demonstrations each day from Canine Partners, a truly inspiring charity that trains dogs to assist people with real difficulties - for example unloading a washing machine! Could you be one of their puppy walkers?
John will know the timetable on the day, but is deliberately leaving the programme vague so that, like a pick ‘n’ mix stall, he can add some goodies as he goes.