Tolkien Weekend By Bus

Visit the Shire Country Park at Sarehole Mill this weekend and find out more about the magical place that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien, writer of The Lord of the Rings.This family event, organised by Birmingham City Council, will include dramatisations by ’Shire Productions’, historical re-enactments, the Tolkien archives, crafts stalls and ’have a go archery’. There will also be traditional craft demonstrations, children’s activities, henna rune tattoos, a chance to see one of the last two working water mills in Birmingham, guided walks and even elvish lessons!This free event takes place on Saturday and Sunday 19th/20th May 2007 at Sarehole Recreation Ground by Sarehole Mill Museum, Cole Bank Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 OBD.Phone 0121 464 663 or visit www.birmingham.gov.co.uk for more details.TWM Services 11A and 11C (Outer Circle) stop close to the entrance to Sarehole Mill.

Published 14th May 2007