St Piran's Day
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Type: Festival
Come along to Bodmin and see the town's people celebrating and commemorating St Piran, the patron saint of Cornwall. The day begins outside the library with a procession. There will be a performance of songs, dances and plays associated with the rich cultural history of Cornwall.
Programme for the day
Morning Procession - by the local school children
10:15 am Assemble Lower Bore Street, Bodmin outside the library
10:30 am March down Lower Bore St, Fore Street to Mount Folly stopping at the Flamank Stone – accompanied by Cornish Piper Band led by Mervyn Davey
Mount Folly Speakers Introduced by Bodmin Town Crier, Nick Prideaux:
Dan Rogerson MP
Rev Graham Minors
Councillor Ann Kerridge
Deputy Grand Bard Maureen Fuller from Saltash
Rev Brian Coombes
Children’s Dance arranged by Alison Davey and Songs led by Keith Truscott
11:10 am Children progress via Priory Park to St Petrocs Church where they will perform Cornish plays and songs. Refreshments available in Shire House, Bodmin
12:15 am Lunch for children in the Public Rooms
