REDRUTH ST PIRAN S FESTIVAL GOOL PERAN LOWEN! SATURDAY 2ND MARCH 2019 10am - 3pm
Murdoch House, Cross Street will be open all day for refreshments and information. Pop in for a cuppa, a slice of homemade cake and a chat about all things Redruth. Find out about William Murdoch and his legacy, talk to us about the Cornish Global Migration Programme or just sit a while and chat to our lovely volunteers. Maybe you could join us in preserving one of Redruth s most iconic buildings. We look forward to welcoming you. Unit 1, Pool Industrial Park, Wilson Way, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3RX Call us on 01209 212909 www.westcountrytilecentre.co.uk Come and help us to celebrate the St Piran s Day Parade at Redruth Library and Information Service, Clinton Road! Join in the fun and activities it s all free! info@westcountrytilecentre.co.uk Bray s & K s Nettles Hill, Redruth Off road parking Pasties & Homemade Bakes 07922571235/ 07938581597 s L n ow yr der Pen s R g ht Bli Fo un dr ow Bray s & K s St Andrew's Church, Clinton Road will be open from 10am to 3pm. Church open for children's treasure hunt, exhibition on the Centennial Anniversary of the War Memorial, consultation about church opening. Teas and coffees served throughout. Street food and live music from 10am to 3pm plus Redruth Revival s plant stall and the ever popular all-day cream teas! There are two free performances of new The Buttermarket Courtyard mini-drama Piran s Round (see page 5 for details) and As part of the regeneration of Redruth town centre, Redruth Revival is planning to trial a Land Train in Redruth later in the spring. We will be holding a consultation in the Buttermarket about the proposed Land Train. We will explain what it is, show you pictures and tell you all about the launch date and what we have planned. We want to know what you think of the idea and if you feel there is a future for this as a permanent feature in Redruth so please do come along and give us your views. Every consultation completed on the day will be entered into a free prize draw so there is an extra incentive to tell us your views.
Live entertainment Tinners Hounds Outside Regal Cinema 10am Hevva - Cornish Dance 11am St Aubyn Singers 11am Kekezza - Cornish Dance 12noon PARADE 1pm Maids of Melody 1pm Traditional Cornish music session An array of Vintage and Classic cars from Cornwall Vintage Vehicle Society and Cornwall MG Owners will be in Alma Place from 10.30am to 3pm, so pop on down and learn a thing or two about these wonderful vehicles. If it s not too much of a tall order keep a look out for larger than life Higher Beings on their stilts throughout the day and maybe get a free balloon model. 2pm Redruth Town Band Midday procession in Fore Street (see page 5-6 for the route), including St Piran himself and three animal monks, local school children, local community groups, Gorsedh representatives, Redruth School and Pool Academy Samba bands and Cornish musical elements from Bagas Crowd, Whippletree and Raffidy Dumitz. Four Lanes Male Choir will lead the singing of Trelawney by the Town Clock at the end of the procession. They will continue to sing at the Town Clock. 1pm(ish) Perthi Kov, St Piran s Round - 'Why is St Piran in Redruth? What's he doing with a badger, a boar, and a fox? And are the drinks really on him? 'St Piran's Round', a new mini-drama written for Redruth by Tamsin Spargo and performed by Perthi Kov, has the answers. Meet St Piran at the Miner's Statue straight after the performance of Trelawney and follow him into the Buttermarket courtyard for free (and short!) Cornish comedy and surprises. 2.45pm - Second performance by Perthi Kov of St Piran s Round. Talons Owltimate Encounters will be in Market Way with a selection of Alpacas, Owls, Giant Bunnies and more from 10.30am - 3pm. Look out for Fleur and Little Man who will be walking around Redruth. Why not ask for a picture, they won t mind! High-quality food, drink and craft stalls throughout Lower Fore Street, Market Strand and Market Hall all day from 10am to 3pm. Kresen Kernow is coming! The new archive centre on the Redruth Brewery site opens this year. Drop by to find out more at our stall in Market Strand. Rudi s Message at St Rumon s Club, Penryn Street. All Welcome. Starts 9.30pm We d love to see your pictures from the day so please tag us in on Instagram with #loveredruth
See Redruth in a different way, hop on the FREE classic coach and take a tour of Redruth! Travel in style around the historical streets of Redruth. Enjoy the St Piran s Festival in the comfort of a King Harry Coach called Dumpy. Explore the town using the following Hop on, Hop off points: New Cut - For New Cut car park Fair Meadow Car Park KEY Hop on, Hop off Points Alma Place Green Lane - For the parade and entertainment along Fore Street Station Hill - For the Vintage & Classic Cars, Food & Craft Market, Talons Owltimate Encounters and much more Penryn Street - For the parade and entertainment along Fore Street Why not hop on at Green Lane and stop off at Station Hill for Alma Place, Market way and Market Strand. You can then make your way down Fore Street to Murdoch House, where you can learn about one of Redruth s most iconic buildings. From Murdoch House you can cut through to the beautiful pedestrianised town centre lined with Victorian architecture reaching above the modern independent shops. You will also find an exciting mix of music and entertainment for all ages and tastes celebrating our Cornish Heritage. (See pages 4 and 5 for more details) Coach Tour Route Procession Route
Murdoch Day Saturday 15th June 2019 Redruth International Mining & Pasty Festival Saturday 7th September 2019 Redruth Fun Day - Victoria Park Sunday 8th September 2019 Christmas Procession & Light Switch On Saturday 30th November 2019 In Redruth we have exciting news and updates we hope you d like to hear about. If you d like to stay up to date by receiving our emails, please provide your email address to redruthrecord@gmail.com THANK YOU to Maurice Crouch (Growers) Ltd for their donation of daffodils Roscarnick Farm, Threeburrows, Blackwater, Truro, TR4 8JA The Redruth Festival Committee would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped organise this year s St Piran s Festival. Here s to another great event! Visit Redruth @VisitRedruth #RedruthPirans /The-Redruth-St- Pirans-Festival Redruth Town Council will not accept any responsibility nor liability for any goods or services offered by external organisations. Please note all activities are weather permitting and subject to change.