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Members of BASH and our associated band of musicians Rough Musicke can often be found at other community events, medieval
gatherings, fairs and festivals.
In the spring of 2011, members of BASH and Rough Musicke took part in an exciting local heritage
project organised by members of the Fordwich community and parish council. A delivery of genuine Caen
Stone was transported from France for restoration works at Canterbury Cathedral. The stone travelled
via the original medieval route, along the Stour from Sandwich to Fordwich, and then on to Canterbury by horse and cart. Members of BASH and the band of medieval musicians Rough
Musicke greeted the Caen stone on its arrival at the Quay in Sandwich on Saturday, 26th March. At the Quayside,
the stone was transferred to a barge, which carried it along the Stour to Fordwich. A crowd of residents and visitors joined
us at the Quay for the ceremonial greeting of the stone by the Mayors of Sandwich and Fordwich, with medieval music to
mark the occasion. We joined the Caen Stone as it continued its journey on Saturday, 2nd April, arriving
by barge at the Quay in Fordwich. After celebrating its arrival, the stone travelled by heavy horse and cart
to Canterbury, accompanied on foot by Rough Musicke and dignitaries from the towns. The event culminated in
a service in the grounds of Canterbury Cathedral.
In 2010, members of the group and the band appeared at the Herstmonceaux
Medieval Festival over the August Bank Holiday, with Sandwich giant
John Drury taking part in the grand parade each day. Our encampment and musicians provided entertainment throughout the day,
and Rough Musicke were the featured band at the festival's finale party for participants.
Visit the Herstmonceaux site to find out more about the festival.
Closer to
home, members of BASH also attended the first Historical Food Festival at The Coastguard Pub, St Margaret's Bay, Kent on Sunday 5th September. Our offering included authentic medieval
cookery displays, medieval costumes for visitors to wear and period puppetry from The Theatre of the Small. Visit the Coastguard site for more details.
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