VILLAGE HISTORY WALK AND FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY

Festival Of Archaeology

THE POPULAR Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology returns in July 2023 with over 100 heritage events!

Celebrate the rich and diverse heritage of Leicestershire and Rutland from Saturday 1st to Sunday 30th July. Go to new places and revisit old ones. Explore the history and archaeology that is all around us. For details of the events, see https://leicsfieldworkers. org/festival-of-archaeology/

Markfield Village Walk – Tuesday 18th July 7.15

THE ANNUAL Markfield Village Walk, organised by The Markfield Local History Group, is part of the Festival. This takes us back through the geological and social history of Markfield. The walk over Markfield Hill provides splendid views of Charnwood Forest and several neighbouring counties. Meet at 7.15pm on the lower part of The Green LE67 9WD, which is opposite the Methodist Church, on Main Street. There is some rough terrain and steep tracks. Please wear suitable footwear. The guided walk is free but donations are welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult

For more info re the history group talks and lots of general history information about Markfield please go to https://www.markfieldhistory. org/, and/or check out the Facebook group Bygone Markfield.

Animal cryptic clues - from Quiz Queen Sheila Fox

1. See you later

2. In a while

3. Do you cross these?

4. Bo Peep lost these

5. A few went to market

6. You’re kidding me

7. Pin the tail on me

8. Morse’s favourite animal?

9. Got the hump with this clue

10. £25 could give you the answer to this one

11. Use on on a laptop

12. Is this the best tape to use by a monkey?

13. There’s a white one in this room

14. Can’t talk to you today as I feel a little.......

15. Does nagging help you find this clue?

16. I’m trying to baffle, confuse and trick you to get this clue

17. £500

18. Who’s laughing now?

19. Pied piper catches them

20. Alice in Wonderland grinning pet

Answers on page 19.