THE National Folk Museum at Cregneash will once again showcase the traditional methods of farming and craft at the annual Cruinnaght Chreneash on Sunday (September 5).

The event, suitable for all the family, is a chance for visitors to see Manx harvest traditions.

These will include the cutting and gathering of the Cregneash crop of oats using traditional methods.

Visitors will be able to see plaited bread being baked in the farmhouse kitchen.  Corn dollies and bumbee cage making will be demonstrated by local talented crafts people, with the opportunity for visitors to have a go making them.

The joiner will be working in his workshop and the public will be able to see traditional Manx cooking in Harry Kelly’s cottage and Church Farm farmhouse.

There will be Manx music in the air and Manx dancers showcasing their talent around the village. Plus there will be many more activities going on in the fields and inside the cottages.

 
Area site manager for Manx National Heritage Andrew Metcalfe said: "Cruinnaght Chreneash gives the visitors a chance to celebrate Manx harvest traditions and is a great opportunity to learn a bit more about the traditional Manx way of life.

"The harvest is a very important part of the farming calendar and at Cregneash the crops are gathered using traditional methods now long since gone.

"The day will provide a wonderful opportunity to experience traditional farming practice along with music and crafts related to the harvest.

"Everyone will go home with old memories renewed or having gained new insight of traditional skills."

 
Admission is £2 for adults and it is free for children.