On Saturday, 7th March, Redruth will celebrate Cornwall’s Patron Saint with its annual St Piran’s Festival. This year, the event embraces the theme ‘Gwenton,’ meaning Spring in Cornish, with a wide range of activities on offer that reflect this.
From 11 am, schools, community groups, local dignitaries and Tolgus, Redruth’s giant lamb mascot, will parade around Redruth carrying artwork reflective of the festival theme and handing out daffodils. As a part of the parade, there will be speakers, including Grand Bard of the Gorsedh Jenefer Lowe, and a blessing led by Rev Becca Bell. Following this, all are invited to raise their voices in song and join the Trelawny Shout.
‘The St Piran’s Festival is the first major event in the town’s calendar and is a chance for the community to come together after the long winter months to celebrate the start of spring, or Gwenton! Streets all across town will be alive with the buzz of the festival atmosphere with lots of exciting events and activities for all to enjoy.’ Cllr Alison Biscoe, Redruth Town Mayor.
Throughout the day, visitors will be able to enjoy displays of traditional Cornish Dance at Tatey Court, by groups including Gwerin and Kekezza. St Rumon’s Gardens, near Murdoch House, will have musical performances taking place from 12:30 pm.
In addition to music and dance, there will be theatre in the form of Ed Rowe’s ‘Cornish Caretakers,’ in the afternoon at Redruth Library.
A Market will be taking place in the newly renovated Market Hall, between 11 am and 5 pm, with Traders offering a range of products from traditional Cornish Tartan to homemade treats. There will also be a market and performances taking place on Bond Street between 11 am and 5 pm, organised by the Bond Street Collective!
‘There really is so much happening in Redruth for the St Piran’s Festival. With the prospect of the UK Town of Culture on the horizon, there has never been a better time to come along and discover what Redruth has to offer.’ Charlotte Williams, Redruth Town Clerk.
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