Peat Experience Day 30th May!!

30th May event: The moorland walk is now fully subscribed. Those wishing to take part in the hands on peat bank work are advised that this event is likely to be very popular so early registration is recommended. For more inof and to book your place visit:   http://www.castletownheritage.co.uk/

Peats were dug a few weeks ago by volunteers who signed up with Castletown Heritage Centre to learn traditional skills. The result will be a new peat stack for Mary-Ann's cottage, a living history museum - the peat fire in the living room is lit during the summer season for visitors to get the full experience. I walked to the peat bank to check if they were drying. Getting crispy on one side. Volunteers will gather again on the 30th May to stack more, and load a trailor full. So I can't claim to have done all this work!!