MURDOCH DAY2023 MURDOCH DAY FESTIVAL GUIDE @discoverredruth discoverredruth.co.uk
International Mining and Pasty Festival
8th - 10th September
Live music and entertainment, food, stalls, competitions, workshops, a Miners' Tribute and more!
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William Murdoch, the talented mine engineer and inventor, lived in Redruth and his house was the first in the UK to be lit by gas lighting in 1792. He also built a steampowered 'car' that he tested on the town roads - you can see a replica 'The Murdoch Flyer' on the day.
Fast forward a few hundred years to a whole day dedicated to the legacy of his innovation and creativity but also all that makes Redruth great - past and present. On Saturday June 17th 2023, the town will be packed with activities and entertainment throughout the day for families and the community to enjoy.
Murdoch Day is Redruth's big day and really gets right to the heart of what the town is all about – its heritage, history, industry and creativity but most of all community. Find a good vantage point to watch the spectacular parade when local schools process and dance through the town carrying colourful artwork they have made –this year’s theme is creativity and innovation!
Pick up some local food, browse the shops and street stalls, listen to live music at Freddy Zapp's music stage and get involved in some creative workshops in the ancient surroundings of St Rumon's Gardens. Some of the main streets will be closed to traffic but there is ample parking in Redruth
NewCut AlmaPlace ForeStreet Murdoch House Fore Street GreenLane Closed Carpark Closed Fairmeadow Stalls* *Icons do not reflect actual number and placement of individual stalls Entertainment Library Workshops Shops *Icons do not reflect actual number and placement of individual shops Steam Vintage Vehicles Traditional Fairground Saturday 17th june 10am-4pm Road Closed
10:00am 15 mins Green Lane Festival opening with the Mayor & Town Crier 10:00am Until 4pm Market Hall, Market Strand, Fore Street Town Market and Street Stalls 10:00am Until 4pm Alma Place Vintage Vehicles 10:00am Until 4pm Alma Place Meet your local Police team 10:00am Until 4pm Murdoch House Open House and refreshments 10:00am Until 4pm Flowerpot Chapel Carpark Traditional Fairground 10:00am Until 4pm Fore Street Vintage Carousel 10:00am Until 4pm Red Lion car park Steam: Britannia 10:00am Until 4pm Green Lane Freddy Zapp's Music Stage 10:00am 2:00pm Redruth Library Botanical Sketchbook workshop 10:00am 1 hour Market Hall Live Music: Maids of Melody 10:00am 30 mins Tatey Court Live Music: Bagas Crowd 10:00am 45 mins The Clock Tower Living Statues: Flotsam and Jetsam 10:00am 1 hour St Rumon's Gardens Cobweb Tours 11:00am 1 hour Fore Street Parade 12:00pm 40 mins Tatey Court Live Music: Samba Band 12:00pm 1 hour Redruth Library Mayor's Q&A 12:00pm 45 mins St Rumon's Gardens Living Statues: Flotsam and Jetsam 12:00pm 2 hours Outside the Regal Circus Skills workshop 12:15pm 1 hour Market Hall Live Music: Red River Singers 1:00pm 30 mins Market Hall Live Music: Golowan Band 1:00pm 45 mins Tatey Court Living Statues: Flotsam and Jetsam 1:00pm 1 hour St Rumon's Garden Samba workshop 2:00pm 1 hour Tatey Court Live Music: Whippletree 2:00pm 1 hour Market Hall Live Music: Pol Jay 2:00pm 1 hour St Rumon's Gardens Live Music: Devils Hat Band 2:00pm 45 mins Outside the Regal Living Statues: Flotsam and Jetsam 3:00pm 1 hour Market Hall Live Music: Jumping Out Duo 3:00pm 1 hour Tatey Court Cobweb Tours 3:00pm 1 hour Outside the Regal Raise the Ruth TIME DURATION (Approx) LOCATION ACTIVITY/PERFORMANCE
WASSON - FRIDAY 16TH
Murdoch's Georgian Fayre
Friday 16th June 7pm - 9pm
Come and join Cobweb Tours and their Friends as they celebrate the life and times of William Murdoch.
You are invited to join in the fun of the Georgian Fayre at St Rumon's Gardens on the Eve before Murdoch Day, June 16th between 7pm and 9pm.
During the evening there will be a chance to sample Georgian food and drink and to try your hand at some dances from the time with our house band and their own dancing master.
Be dazzled by our Georgian entertainment but don't forget to watch out for our pickpockets and free marketeers.
All dressing up is greatly encouraged… especially if it’s late 18th Century in style. Tickets are free or by donation.
Scan the QR code above or follow this link: https://bit.ly/3OCkQ8F
WASSON - SATURDAY 17TH
Gateway - Porth an Dre
(Previously Redruth Methodist Church)
Saturday 17th June from 10am
Light lunches, bacon rolls, all-day refreshments.
Murdoch House
Saturday 17th June 10am - 4pm
Read all about William Murdoch from the walls of his very own house, watch a short film about his life, check out The Murdoch Flyer - a full size replica of a steam carriage built by Willaim Murdoch in 1792 and grab some refreshments between 10am and 4pm.
Flotsam & Jetsam
Saturday 17th June
10am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm
See timetable for locations
Meet the mermaids who bring living statue performance to life with song. With selfwritten songs and handmade costumes Flotsam and Jetsam touch on some important environmental messages related to our oceans whilst adding some mermaid magic.
Detritus of the Deep
Saturday 17th June 10am - 2pm
Around Town and in the Parade
He comes in the form of a strange spirit, draped head to toe, embodied and bound by waste found at the depths of the ocean. He roams this strange world above the surface with an important message for its people. Detritus of the Deep is a stilt walking visual display which boldly communicates the problems our waste is creating in the ocean. He reminds us we can do better and we should.
Wasteland to Wonderland residency with
Vicki Aimers
Saturday 17th June 10am-2pm
Redruth Library
Artist Vicki Aimers will be bringing her Wastelands to Wonderland Residency to Redruth Library.
A series of events both half-day and full day sessions for children and adults will be hosted in Redruth Library. This will include a workshop on Murdoch Day for visitors of all ages.
“I’m an Orchard Explorer” – the children will learn how to make a botanical sketchbook, discover the world of botanical illustrations and use magnifying glasses to draw what they see. They will also learn about the biodiversity of an orchard through drawing, painting and writing.
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st andrew's church
Saturday 17th June - Thursday 22nd June
Annual Arts Festival Week ‘Over Sea –Under Stone’.
Saturday 17th June
10am - 3pm: Art and Craft Exhibition - works by local artists and young people's groups. Craft stalls, refreshments, lunches.
12pm - 2pm: Aerial Circus skills workshop led by Cirque du Ciel.
2:15 pm - 3pm: Performance by Cirque du Ciel's Next Gen.
7:30pm - 9:30pm: "Dawn of the Emmets" - a comedy play performed by Ellsie Productions. Tickets £10. (Doors open 7:00 p.m).
Sunday 18th June
9:30am - 10:30am: Family Holy Communion Service for Festival Week.
11am - 3pm: Art and Craft Exhibition continues.
The Arts Festival carries on for another four days. Pick up a brochure or visit redruthchurch.org.uk for details of workshops, events and activities.
Free family fun at Kresen Kernow
Saturday 17th June 11am - 2pm
Free, drop-in event, for all ages
Join Dreadnought South West and their Rebellious Sounds Archive, for a relaxed and informal women’s craftivist workshop. Make your own ‘medal of everyday courage’ to celebrate individual women and organisations you know who care for and support women and girls in Cornwall.
We’ll provide the materials and the space to create, converse and connect – you just need to bring yourselves and your ideas on who we should be celebrating!
Visit kresenkernow.org/events, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @kresenkernow for more information.
Circus charity Cirque du Ciel will be both in town with circus workshops and also present their incredible youth circus group 'Next Gen' at St Andrew’s Church, where they will also be offering free aerial circus workshops for all, followed by a spectacular show featuring dizzying heights and high flying skills.
Cirque du Ciel
Saturday 17th June 12pm - 3pm (free and for all ages)
Timetable: 12pm - 2pm Circus Workshops outside the Regal 12pm - 2pm Aerial Circus Workshops at St Andrews Church
2:15pm - 3pm Next Gen Circus Show at St Andrews Church
Murdoch Merriment Ceilidh/Nos Lowen
Saturday 17th June 6:30pm till late Tickets: £5.00
Celebrate Redruth's adopted son William Murdoch with a selection of music and a good old knees up at The Redruth Drapery. The Whippletree Ceilidh Band will be along with other local musicians. The evening will be raising funds for the much loved Murdoch House.
A message from us
We are encouraging all involved in Murdoch Day to keep the environment in mind by reducing needless plastic. Do your part by bringing your own reusable water bottle and tote bag.
If you don't live locally, or are unable to walk to the festival, consider car sharing with friends/family.
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