More magical Mayflower moments are taking place in Plymouth over the next few weeks – everything from a global conference to street parties.
Highlights include The Hatchling on August 14 and 15 and Roots Up! by Street Factory on August 19, while Adelaide Street stages three events and the Devon Family History Society host the Mayflower International Genealogy conference online where speakers from all over the world will share their passion and knowledge of all things Mayflower.
Councillor Mark Deacon, Cabinet Member for Customer Services, Culture, Leisure and Sport said:
“All around the city some incredible events are taking place many of which have are happening thanks to Mayflower 400 funding community funding.
“The pandemic may have skewed the timetable for some Mayflower events but it has not stopped people from being creative, having fun and coming together. We need more of this!”
AUGUST
- August 14
Adelaide Street Party - August 21
– Multicultural tea dance at Catherine Street Baptist Church by All Nations Ministries - August 28
– The Mayflower International Genealogy Conference by Devon Family History www.devonfhs.org.uk/shop/mayflower.
– Launch of the Mayflower mural at YMCA, Honicknowle, by artist Marcus Nodwell with the local community.
SEPTEMBER
- September 4
– Mayflower Morris Muster by Plymouth Morris Men at Piazza. From 10am there will be walking tours, comprising Morris dance teams from across the UK, which will take in Plymouth’s maritime heritage and historic hostelries, interspersed with dancing at various Waterfront locations. The day culminates in a massed display of Morris dancing on the Piazza at 4pm.
– Mayflower Madness Festival in Ernesettle at Budshead Manor Ruins
– Mayflower Community Fun Day at Devonport Park with American music, marvellous mutts in the dog show as well as Mayflower themed flower planting and dancing. Organised by the Friends of Devonport Park. - September 5
– Gifford Place Jewish Cemetery audio trail launch by Ripple Theatre and Synagogue. Listen online or at the cemetery as part of the Jewish Heritage Days. From 11am to 3pm. To book call Jerry Sibley on 07753 267616 or phccaretaker@yahoo.co.uk– Mayflower Lunch Devonport Park hosted by Friends of Devonport Park
- September 11
– 1620 Symposium by Plymouth Archaeological Society - September 18
– Respect Picnic in Victoria Park with Plymouth & Devon Racial Equality Council
– Adelaide Street party by Adelaide Angels
For details visit www.mayflower400uk.org
