>From a list of events connected with churches in the English Midlands:
St Chad's Church and Well, Lichfield: open Saturdays 10--12 noon, Easter to
Oct.; Sat 11 Sept, 10.00: Well Dressing Dedication Service.
Hope Bagot, Ludlow: Festival of Fairy Tales and Folklore, 29--31 May,
centred on St John the Baptist church; features include ancient yew and holy
well (and cream teas, music and storytelling).
Romsley, Halesowen: St Kenelm's church, open Saturdays 2--5 p.m., 3 April to
2 October; Sundays, 3--6 p.m. in July. Flower Festival 17--18 July. [The
well is accessible at any time.]
>From the Wellsprings list of Well Walks in Wales:
May 1 (Sat): David's Well and New Well, Radnorshire (includes well
clearances)
May 2 (Sun): Brecon Town and Country Wells
May 16 (Sun): Penally and Tregagle Wells
June 5 (Sat): St David's Peninsula Wells
June 6 (Sun): Brecon Town and Country Wells
June 19 (Sat): St Katherine's Well and Taff Treasures (including footpath
clearance)
Aug 1 (Sun): 3rd Annual Eluned's Day Well Walk, Brecon
Sept 4 (Sat): Vale of Glamorgan Wells
Sept 5 (Sun): Brecon Town and Country Wells
Sept 11 (Sat): Grosmont Village Wells and Pubs
Oct 3 (Sun): Brecon Town and Country Wells
Walks free to Wellsprings members, £2 for non-members. Durations between 2
and 4 hours. For further details, send s.a.e. to Penpont Lodge, Brecon,
Powys LD3 8EU.
Christine Buckley
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