Merefest 2014 - 20th September

Come along to the Shropshire Wildlife Trust's annual family fun day.

11:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Crenmorne Gardens,  The Mere, Ellesmere

Following the success of last year's Merefest at Cholmondeley, this year's Meres and Mosses Festival moves to Ellesmere and promises to be bigger and better than ever. The festival is completely FREE to enter and will have lots of fun activities on offer.

Over 30 activities are now booked in for Merefest'14. Just to give an idea of what to expect:

• Fishing demonstrations
• Canoeing on the Mere
• Cheese making
• Willow weaving
• Lantern making
• Pond dipping

In addition, there will be two marquees on the site, each housing numerous craft and local produce stalls and science-based fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. A range of hot food will also be available to buy on the day from Maynards Farm, Crumperie Crepes and Food on Fire.

There will be free parking available in a field accessible from Swan Hill for the day and in Ellesmere town centre.
In the evening......A Lantern Procession and Shadow Play will take place in Cremorne Gardens, Ellesmere at 7.30pm.

There will be a procession of lanterns through the woods by the Mere with a few surprises along the way leading to an enchanting Shadow Play: Heronsilver!

Telephone  01743 284 275
Visit the Meres and Mosses Website