Journey back in time to the Vikings

THE Vikings are coming to the Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne later this month.

Ulfheddin is a re-enactment group from Poole, part of The Vikings UK, one of the biggest Dark Ages societies.

The Vikings have a violent reputation but did you know there’s no such thing as a Viking?

Some people think the word Viking means pirate or fjord –or that it means to go

‘A-Viking’ on a journey overseas to raid, trade and settle in new lands.

The rich history of Dorset includes raids and settlement by Vikings on Anglo-Saxon lands such as in Wareham in the 9th century.

King Alfred made the Vikings swear on the halgan beage or ‘holy ring’ that they would keep the peace.

Then, of course, there are the mysteries of the Ridgeway Hill Viking burial pit with more than 54 skeletons in a mass grave.

The history of the Vikings is not all about the raids and battles, though. They were fantastic at woodwork, metal, jewellery and numerous textiles and weaving crafts.

The Ancient Technology Centre will be taken over on Saturday and Sunday, July 29- 30, by Vikings demonstrating these heritage crafts and skills with some visitors can have a go at, too.

Arena fights will also be

“We’ve been so busy performing overseas we’ve not had time to play at the Tivoli but we love it there.’

“We really enjoy bringing back memories for people with the music from the 1960s.

“The whole band enjoys the energy that the audience brings to our shows.

“We love nostalgia and coming back to a place with wonderful memories is the perfect place to make it happen.”

The Sounds of the 60s is an energetic two-hour show performed which takes the audience on a journey back in time with 50 hit songs from the 1960s.

The Beatles, The Beach Boys, The Stones, The Kinks, The Searchers, Dusty Springfield, Cliff Richard, The Small Faces and The Monkees are just some of the bands The Zoots will be covering.

The show has recently received an award from GBI for Most Outstanding Decade Music-Themed Entertainment Act.

For tickets, phone the box office on 01202 885566 or book online at www.tivoliwimborne. co.uk/event/zoots-sounds-ofthe-60s/ taking place during the weekend.

The event is open 10am-4pm both days and visitors should park in Cranborne Middle School car park.

Tickets will be available at the event priced £10 adults, £5 children and under-fours free. No dogs are allowed.

Hot food will be available to purchase plus teas and coffees, and locally made gifts from the shop.

LIVE music in the open air is on offer at Athelhampton House and Gardens with 21st Century Queen.

All the hits will be on offer from Bohemian Rhapsody to Under Pressure and Don’t Stop Me Now.

21st Century Queen is on Saturday, August 19, at 7pm – for tickets visit www. seetickets.com or phone 0871 220 0260.