Narnia magic inspires Malvern Well Dressing Festival this year
Also seen in Derbyshire, Staffordshire and other areas of England, the activity, described by the countryside charity the CPRE involves decorating wells with flower petals pressed into wooden frames packed with soaked clay.However, decorations in Malvern have also used textiles and garlands - and models including a teapot in a previous display based on Alice in Wonderland.The festival gets under way on May Day weekend and runs from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 11 May, with wells being dressed on 2 May, judging taking place on opening day and prize-giving on the Bank Holiday Monday.Organised by the Malvern Spa Association, last year saw more than 800 people take part in decorating the wells and springs.Entertainment planned this year includes singing, blessings, dowser workshops and maypole and Morris dancing.Mr Ironside said: "We can't wait to see what incredible creations the well dressers produce."People who want to take part can get in touch with the well dressing committee or visit the Malvern Well Dressing Facebook page.
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