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  • Midsummer Festival: Aidan Meighan

    Pickering Midsummer Festival 2026
    Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, Pickering

    Across cultures and centuries, trees have stood as guardians of life, inspiring stories that connect us to nature, spirituality and tradition. In The Folklore of Trees, Aidan Meighan brings these tales together with rich cultural context and intricate illustrations, sharing the myths, legends and secrets of the world's most iconic trees, and the seasonal customs, protective charms and superstitions associated with them.

  • Midsummer Festival: Tree Walk

    Pickering Midsummer Festival 2026
    Beck Isle Museum Bridge Street, Pickering, United Kingdom

    Explore the folklore of trees on the Pickering Beck and Castle route! During the approximately two mile circular walk, arboreal devotee and author of The Folklore of Trees will talk about the legends, secrets and myths of the trees on our doorstep. Optional add-on: we'll end the walk with a sandwich buffet in The Forest and Vale Hotel garden, home to a 300+ year old sweet chestnut tree.

  • Midsummer Festival: Beth Burrows

    Pickering Midsummer Festival 2026
    Pickering Book Tree 43a Market Place, Pickering

    Beth Burrows is deeply rooted in traditional folk and has a long career in a cappella performances of songs from the living tradition at workshops, folk clubs and festivals across Yorkshire and beyond. Beth will be accompanied by friend and fellow musician Alison Lawson for this blend of workshop and performance, where we'll join together in song and learn how to keep the tradition alive.