Friday 20th Sep
Mining Day: Friday 20th September – 4pm – 7pm
Will and Hetty from Cobweb Tours and the Redruth Festival Band will meet at the Miner statue in Redruth Town at 4pm, to leave for 4:30pm. The evening will culminate at Wheal Uny at approximately 6.00pm with the 2 chimney stacks being smoked in honour of the Miners in Cornwall and abroad. We’re hoping to have some special guest join us for the tribute. Please note, the route and mining terrain isn’t level and unfortunately not accessible for all and we would recommend suitable footwear. All timings are approximate depending on numbers on the day and the event is weather dependent.
Saturday 21st Sep
Pasty Day: Saturday 21st September – 10am – 4pm
The festival continues with a day filled with live music, street food, interactive stalls, pasty competitions, workshops and a fun new addition to the festival. Stalls will line Fore Street and there’ll be pockets of entertainment and interactive events across town.
Sunday 22nd Sep
Mining Pilgrimage Service: Sunday 22nd September, 10am – 12pm
The Service begins at:
10.00am – at the Wheal Basset Stamp House and then promenades to Wheal Euny Engine house after which it moves to
11.30 -St Euny church for the formal service
This is a deeply moving and spiritual service which remembers all those who died and suffered as part of the industrial revolution in Redruth. It is a natural conclusion to a weekend of celebrating the marvel that is Redruth’s heritage. During the walk poems are read and songs are sung.
Some members of our congregation, particularly those who do not want to walk, will head directly to St Euny for an 11.30 start. After the service, there will be
PASTIES
And other refreshments are served within the church. The service will be attended by members of the town council among others.
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