Events
The following page refers to events in Pembrokeshire, these are primarily of a maritime nature, but can include cultural and music events including those highlighting the connections between Pembrokeshire and South East Ireland.
Celtic Maritime Connections is happy to support events from all over the region, please contact us with your details if you wish your event to appear here.
March 16th 2007
Masts and Yards - a session of Salty Singing
Come and celebrate Pembrokeshire’s seafaring past at the Lord Nelson public house
in Milford Havenat 8pm on Friday, March 16th Everyone welcome
Come and join in or just listen. A particular welcome for those who know some sea songs and sea shanties from their naval or fishing boat experience and want to share them.
The aim of the evening is to bring together everyone with an interest in the music connected with our seagoing heritage. The evening is organised by PLANED (Pembrokeshire Local Action Network for Enterprise and Development) and Celtic Maritime Connections, a European Project hosted by Milford Haven Port Authority.
For more information please contact Merrill Mabey on 01834 862112 email: merrillm@planed.org.uk or contact Richard James,
Celtic Maritime Connections on 01646 696371
May 2nd - May 7th 2007
Carew 500 The Great Tournament
In 1507 for five days, Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire played host to knights and their retinues from all over the land. It was the last great jousting tournament held in Wales, until now.....
In May 2007 the historic events of 500 years ago will be recreated in all their medieval splendour.
With the help of professional and amateur historical re-enactment groups, musicians, storytellers and craftmakers, the five days of celebrations will be recreated in full. culminating in two spectacular days of jousting against a backdrop of the Castle walls
May 24th - May 27th
Tall Ship Visit
Stavros S Niarchos a Tall Ships Youth Trust Vessel
The Tall Ships Youth Trust owns 2 magnificent 60 metre square-rigged ships.
The Tall Ships Youth Trust, incorporating the Sail Training Association, is a registered charity founded in 1956 and dedicated to the personal development of young people aged 16 to 25 through the crewing of Tall Ships.
Follow this link for theTall Ships Youth Trust
May 25th - May 28th
Fishguard Folk Festival
Make a date in your diary for this friendly, 4 day festival.
Live music at its very best featuring “TANNA” (Tom Leary, Peter Knight, Kevin Dempsey)
Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman, Mike Chant, Alan Burke & Paul Bradley, The Vagrants Crew, plus others.
Also featured are concerts, sessions, workshops, meet the artists, open mic slots, street performances, and a guided smuggler and pirates guided walk around the historic town of Fishguard, located on the Pembrokeshire coastal path. Based mainly in the Royal Oak, the festival is town wide.
See web site www.pembrokeshire-folk-music.co.uk for more details or contact Bryan on 01348 875183 storesman@landstrider.freeserve.co.uk
May 31st - June 4th
Tall Ship Visit
The Grand Turk
Grand Turk was built 1996-7 and is designed for film work, day sailing and ‘upmarket’ corporate hospitality. Externally, the ship is an exact replica of a 1780’s Royal Navy frigate and as such, used extensively by film and television companies. The ship is probably best known in Britain for her role in the ‘Hornblower’ and ‘Longitude’ television series. Whilst externally, the ship is a faithful replica of a British man’o’war – she’s actually based on HMS Blandford, a naval frigate built in 1775, below deck the vessel offers a spacious accommodation for corporate events, formal dinners and receptions. There’s also a fascinating exhibition showing ‘Life under Sail’’ in the eighteenth century. The ship’s 26-strong crew are in period costumes throughout any event and add to the entertainment of visitors by informally demonstrating ropework, hammock slinging and other traditional ‘customs, encouraging guests to try for themselves. The ship’s cannons can be fired either when underway or at the berth.
The ship holds full MCA certification as a passenger vessel and can carry up to 120 persons for sailing trips in estuary or river, or 60 persons offshore. Berthed, the ship can accommodate up to 250 persons for a buffet reception on deck, or seat up to 120 for a formal dinner below deck. Catering for long days at sea when filming involves feeding both the ships and technical crews, plus performers, hence the ship’s kitchen/galley is fully equipped to commercial standards. The main decks can be covered in the event of inclement weather when the ship is berthed.
June 8th - June 11th
New Ross River Festival
In its first year, this is a celebration of Irish Maritime Heritage, it is centered at New Ross County Wexford and involves activities on the Barrow river, with Raids races and celebration..
more information to follow
For details ring Richard James, Celtic Maritime Connections on 01646 696371
July 28th
Aberaeron Bi-Centenary
As a small Georgian seaport, located in Cardigan Bay between Aberystwyth and New Quay, we are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of our town by Act of Parliament, dated August 1st, 1807.
Aberaeron is a very hospitable place and the Aberaeron Yacht Club, in conjunction with the 2007 Committee and members of the West Wales Maritime Heritage Society, are arranging a series of events to mark our progress through two centuries.
Saturday, July 28th is the launch of the week with a Maritime Heritage day, involving activities on and off the water. We invite any members of your organisation to join us, preferably by boat, and can offer free harbour accommodation for visitors. Tan sails and traditional rigs are the order of the day!
Aberaeron was a trading port and we hope to have some token 'cargo' carried from Liverpool/N.Wales, from Ireland and from Bristol/South Wales as part of the arrival of small fleets, cruising in company!
Aberaeron would be delighted to welcome you all to Aberaeron where beer, shanties and tradition are the order of the day!
Our schooners and small coastal steamships provided all our transport needs in days of old! Help us to rediscover that spirit!
Peter Lloyd Harvey.
Contact Richard james Celtic Maritime Connections on 01646 696371 for more details
August 2nd to the 5th
Tall Ship Visit
TS Royalist
The Sea Cadet 29-metre square-rigged sailing brig, which takes, in addition to the permanent staff, 24 Cadets and two adults at a time.
August 11th
Pembroke River Festival
Lead by the West Wales Maritime Heritage Society, traditional craft will make there way up the Pembroke river to Pembroke Castle pond where there will be fun and activities.
More information to follow
Contact David James West Wales Maritime Heritage Society on 01646 683764
