The first is ‘What is Cultural England all about?’
Basically its about preserving England’s long line of cultural and social activity and making it accessible to all. There are organisations that preserve our historic buildings, but until now not one that has worked to preserve traditional local, county and regional events. This is what we work to do, as well as bringing together those that wish to revive others. Our only stipulations are, that they must be inclusive and not impede human and animal welfare. Such things should be confined to the history books.
The other question is ‘How do I become involved?’
To become involved we ask people to get involved in promoting and preserving a local, county or regional event. It could be a county day or a traditional regional event. Let us know and we can report on this. A list of this moths activities can be found below.
County Days
Hampshire July 15th - Hampshire Day is July 15th, the feast day of county native Saint Swithun (Swithin)
Norfolk July 27th - The inaugural Norfolk Day was on July 27th 2018. A joint initiative of the Eastern Daily Press and BBC Radio Norfolk. Another significant day for the county and for all Norfolk residents to raise the county flag with pride, is May 30th, the feast day of Saint Walstan. Make a note in your diary..
Buckinghamshire July29th -Buckinghamshire Day is July 29th, the date when the first Paralympics were held in Buckinghamshire in 1948
Other Celebrations
4th Whalton Bale/Baal Fire
15th St Swithins Day
25th John Bull Day (Essex)
25th Ebernoe Horn Fair
25th St Ives John Knill Ceremony
All Month Well Dressing
Saturday in late June,July or August Hernhill Three Horseshoes Wheelie Bin Race
Saturday in May, June or July Fenny Bentley World Toe-Wrestling Championship
Sunday in June , July or August Croyde National Sandcastle Competition
Sunday after 29th June (may be in July) Edgmond Clipping Service
Friday near 1stWarrington Walking Day
Sunday nearest 2nd Marston Moor Battle Commemoration
Early July Buxton Well Dressing Festival
A Weekend in July Uffington Scouring the White Horse
A Saturday in July or August Sussex BLMRA 12 Hour Lawnmowing Race
Weekend in July or August Worthing International Birdman
1st Wednesday (or 2nd) Holsworthy Pretty Maids Charity
1st Saturday Ambleside Rushbearing
1st Saturday Great Musgrave Rushbearing
1st Weekend Winchester Hat Fair
st Sunday Alport Castles Love Feast
1st Sunday Chelsham Kelly Service
1st Sunday Oxenhope Straw Race
Friday Early in Month Helpston John Clare Cushion Ceremony
Saturday Early in month Bradwell Pilgrimage
Saturday early in Month Moulton Crow Fair & Dance
Sunday nearest 6th Selston Tower Service
Sunday after 6th Kilburn Feas
Weekend near 10th Northampton Battle Weekend
2nd Wednesday London Procession of the Worshipful Company of Vintners
Saturday Early to mid- Month Farndon Rush Bearing
2nd Weekend Skipton Clogfest
2nd Weekend Tewkesbury Medieval Festival and Battle Commemoration
2nd Saturday Chertsey Black Cherry Fai
2nd Saturday Dunmow Flitch Trials
2nd Saturday Durham Miners Gala
2nd Saturday Witcham World Pea Shooting Championships
2nd Sunday Pontefract Liquorice Festival
2nd Sunday Ringwood Pedal Car Grand Prix
Sunday near 15th Old Weston Hay Strewing
Saturday mid-Month Grasmere Rushbearing
Saturday mid Month Pilton Green Man Day
Mid Month London Doggett's Coat & Badge Race
Saturday mid to late in Month Ashburton Bread Weighing & Ale Tasting
Sunday mid Month London Procession in Honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
3rd Week River Thames Swan Upping
3rd Saturday Stroud Brick & Rolling Pin Throwing Contest
3rd Saturday Congham World Snail Racing Championship
3rd Sunday Tolpuddle Martyrs Rally
Weekend Late in Month Littleborough Rushbearing Festival
4th Sunday Yarrow Blanket Preaching Last Week Whitstable Oyster Festival
Last Saturday Marldon Apple Pie Fair
Saturday before 1st Monday in August Ripon St Wilfrids Feast & Procession
Saturday nearest August 1st Eastbourne Lammas Festival
Week Before 12th August Leigh Parish Lands Candle Auction