Lovely Lanercost.

Last weekend (15/16 June) the Deja Crew were in action at the Lanercost Experience.  We created our own Roman style Forum, with loads of activities for all.

...a Roman Soldier made an appearance...

The Deja Crew encampment at Lanercost...

Shamus told stories

Nest , spinning thread

Muriel the Herbalist plied her trade

If you'd like to see more visit Lanercost's Facebook Page, there's even some videos.

Next Event - Maryport Roman Festival 15-18 August 

Pictures from Silloth

Silloth Green Day - 26th May, The Deja Crew were there, providing activities for young and old.  The reason why?
  The Romans have been here - Milefortlet 12 - part of the coastal defences, is just to the south of the Town, there are clues all along this coast.  Some of it it even designated as World Heritage, same as Stonehenge or the Egyptian Pyramids!

The day was glorious.  Hopefully we managed activities that were thought provoking...

 

...that were relaxing....

   

...and encouraged curiosity....

  

Next event -  The Roman's are Back!

  Lanercost Tea Rooms 

15th and 16th June 2013

from 10:30am onwards

More Dates...

Over the Summer The Deja Crew will be out and about helping to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Hadrian's Wall National Trail

15/16 June The Roman's are Back!  - we'll be at Lanercost Tea Rooms  for a full team turn out, Storytelling with Shamus, Herbs with Muriel, Roman Soldier - Rufus Aelius Victor, Potter Gaius Bellicus, Nest the Weaver and Sulwyn making Jewellery.

15-18 August - The Roman's are Back! - this time at Maryport, we'll not just be at Senhouse Roman Museum, but we hope to be out and about in the town of Maryport too!  Another full team turn out!
Storytelling with Shamus, Herbs with Muriel, Roman Soldier - Rufus Aelius Victor, Potter Gaius Bellicus, Nest the Weaver and Sulwyn making Jewellery.

8/9 September - The Roman's are Back! - around the village of Ravenglass, yet again there will be Storytelling with Shamus, Herbs with Muriel, Roman Soldier - Rufus Aelius Victor, Potter Gaius Bellicus, Nest the Weaver and Sulwyn making Jewellery.

Beautiful Bowness and Sunny Silloth

Bank Holiday weekend and the weather was glorious!  The Deja Crew were at Bowness-on-Solway on Saturday, 25 May and at Silloth for the Silloth Green Day on the 26th.  Both of these events were to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Hadrian's Wall National Trail.
At both events we had activities, storytelling, weaving, making jewellery and clay plaques, and a Roman Soldier.  We even made it on to the Border regional news!

Stories in the Sun - Jim in the churchyard at Bowness-on-Solway

Sulwyn and Nest passing the time at Silloth

There are more events planned to celebrate the Anniversary of the trail so watch this space for updates.

The Romans Returned

Saturday rain, but Sunday was glorious, we weren't worried - The Deja Crew was under canvas,

Our activities tent...

Shamus told Wondrous Stories...

Muriel wove willow and explained the powers of Herbs

Nest created bright braids and explained the mysteries of Dying and weaving

and the Life in the Roman Army with Rufus Aelius Victor

Hopefully we'll be back again next year, see you then.

Only a few days now...

...and we'll be at Hardwick Country Park for the Romans Return.  The event is now in it's fourth year.  This weekend as the Press Release says

Step back in time and learn what life was really like in Roman Times. Enjoy the dramatic falconry display, infantry demonstrations, see the ballista fire and cheer for your favourite Celtic warrior during a live action battle. All set against the stunning backdrop of Hardwick Park. 

Prices £4 individual, £12 family ticket. No need to book in advance, tickets available on the day. Your ticket admits you to all activities on both days. Free parking all weekend.

For more information contact Hardwick Park Visitor Centre on 01740 621 505 or go to www.durham.gov.uk/hardwickpark

Sat 25 and Sun 26 August

11am – 3pm

Hardwick Park

Sedgefield

County Durham

TS21 2DN

it's official...

...after much work behind the scenes we are there -  we are now a Co-operative and a Limited Liability Partnership in our own right.
For us this means that we now have a legal identity and can trade as The Deja Crew Living History Co-operative LLP.  We're ready now to embark on exciting new projects...

There is still much to do, over the next few weeks we will update the website and our leaflets.

In the meantime we will be at 'The Romans Return Event' at Hardwick Country Park, near Sedgefield over the weekend of 25th and 26th August.  More details to follow