Hedingham Castle Jousting & Falconry

The summer bank holiday weekend weather forecast promised some very wet weather, the best of the days was the Sunday, so Carol and I decided to pay a visit to see the jousting held at Hedingham Castle. It was a brilliant day out, the weather played it’s part giving us a very sunny day. The jousting performed by The Knights of Royal England gave us an excellent performance, their horsemanship was fantastic, it would make a good Olympic event. All in all this was an excellent family event involving the children in the pre-performance then the whole family being encouraged to take sides cheering on the blue or the red team, everyone enjoyed the day.

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A display of birds of prey by the Lavenham Falconry Centre was part of the day.

© Lionel Callow 2012

Wimpole Hall / Sunflowers

I visited St Andrews church in the grounds of Wimpole Hall, Cambridgeshire, I had permission to take my tripod allowing me to do some photography inside the church.

I then visited a small farm growing sunflowers.

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Framlingham Castle

The Knights Tournament

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Kentwell Hall & Gardens

We took a trip to Kentwell Hall, they were holding a Victorian garden party. They had a small number of actors playing various roles in a typical Victorian household. My photos today are of these actors playing their parts.

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Spartan Race Cambridge

I went with some of the members from my camera club to the Spartan Race Bassingbourne.

© Lionel Callow 2012