Thursday 15 July 2010

Laxton - 'the land that time forgot'

On the 6th July 2010 John Horsfall 'organised' a visit to Laxton, a village which still operates the Medieval 3 field system, in fact most of the Lions on the trailer looked like peasants or villeins. It certainly took all of the tractors power to tow us along.Are we sitting comfortably? Who checked the health and safety? No seat belts, side rails or sick bags.

Caught in the act! Never missing a chance for a free meal although Mike needed ladders to reach the tasty cherries.

It was interesting - honest! We visited the classic motte and bailey castle, saw rare orchids in the protected meadow and had the whole concept of 3 field system explained to us. All described by the local farmer whose name I've forgotten ( could J.H. let me know). Tony Key looks very dubious though.
The views from the castle were suberb well worth a revisit.


It couldn't have been a better evening to wander through the fields, trying to spot rare flowers and ancient relics (it's too easy to make a comment at this point)
And off we go, Sheila and Paul want to sit at the back of the bus, Mike thinks he's the conductor and Tony's just picking his nose.
The end of a great evening finished off with a compulsory pint in the local 'Dovecote' pub. We might even let John organise something else.

Charter 2010

Tony in full flow and ready to hand over the chain of office. Margaret looks absolutely entranced although I think she's more focussed on the balloons wondering where all the hot air is coming from.
Nearly 80 people attended and enjoyed the evening. Already booked the Saracens Head again for next year.

I think Ann has heard Mike's story before! Paul acted as Master of Ceremonies and is keeping a firm hold of his gavel.

Deputy District Governor, Robin Duke, addressed the Lions and seemed to enjoy his evening despite sitting next to Graham C. for most of the night.