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Wassailing at Swan Barn Farm

Learn the art of the wassail and improve your chances of a bumper crop this year by taking part in an ancient rite that dates back centuries. Join Swan Barn Farm for an evening of spirit warding, superstition and family fun by performing a torch-lit traditional wassailing ceremony…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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