Moonshadows Meet Up
Ludlow Medieval Fayre
November 2006

November 25th 2006 started out rainy and cold, travelling down in the car I thought that all our Meet Up's would be doomed to be 'rainy' ones. However by the time we got to Ludlow the rain had stopped. From left to right in the photo above we have Moondust, Moonstorm, Whitewitch, Moonshadow and Beowulf in front. Raven was also there but he was taking the photo, we were also joined by Whitewitch's hubby. Raven and I were a little late in arriving, so whilst waiting for us to arrive the others looked around the town and spent a goodly time in teashops.

The Medieval Fayre was in the grounds of Ludlow Castle which stands close to the rivers Teme and Corve, Ludlow Castle stands prominently on high ground, able to resist attack from would be invaders from over the Welsh border. Stone was readily available, being quarried from the castle's own site, and water was obtained from a deep well - sunk from what is now the Inner Bailey, down to the level of the River Teme. To find out more about the history of this place visit the Ludlow Castle site

This stall sold candles and weather vanes like the Witch one in the photo. I have to say from my own observations Witch's weren't viewed very kindly by folk at the event. A few stalls were selling things to ward off Witches and to protect you from Witch craft! I didn't see a single representation of the village wise woman, there you go my niggle over and yes I emailed the events organisers with my comments :)

I'm not sure what was going on here but we all seem to be enjoying some amusing moment? And no it wasn't because of my hat, although it did raise a few eyebrows, not a very good picture of it but it's rather fetching with it's devilish horns and pointy tail!

Whitewitch grinning because she was near a sweetie stall! You can make out her bump in this photo

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