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May 2008
Plymouth Summer Festival
May to September 2008
An exciting calendar of local, national and international events has been unveiled as Plymouth launches its second Summer Festival.
The Plymouth Summer Festival brings together under one banner the huge range of maritime, music, arts and street events taking place in the city over the summer months.
Events this year include the National Fireworks Championships, stadium performances by Meat Loaf and Westlife, the Artemis Transat Race, the Honda Formula 4 Stroke powerboat race, top name concerts at Plymouth Pavilions and city centre highlights like the Olympic Live site, The Herald Motor Show and Plymouth Flavour Fest regional food and drink festival. There is also a vibrant programme of cultural and artistic events being hosted by the Theatre Royal, University of Plymouth, the Barbican Theatre and Plymouth Arts Centre plus the city’s very own Music of the Night in the open air at the Royal Citadel.
The festival will continue until the end of August by which time the city will have provided the stage for more than 25 major events, many of national significance, and dozens more fringe activities.
Visit the Plymouth Summer Festival website.
National Museums and Galleries Month
Elizabethan House, Merchant's House and Smeaton's Tower
Saturday 3 May
Enjoy free admission to some of the city's finest historic sites for one day only as we celebrate National Museums and Galleries Month 2008. Please click on the links above to visit the relevant pages for opening times and access information for each of the sites or contact the Museum on 01752 304774.
Reynolds Paintings at Port Eliot
Port Eliot, St Germans
Until 10 June, 2pm to 6pm (last entries at 5pm)
In early 2007, we acquired 23 portraits from the Trustees of the Port Eliot Estate through the acceptance in lieu scheme. The core of the portraits is a group of 14 works by Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of Plymouth’s most famous artists, with a further nine artworks painted by some of his contemporaries.
Port Eliot, the family home of Lord and Lady St Germans, is now open to the public so that these works of art can be seen in their traditional setting. In addition, visitors can look around the gardens and see inside a house which has evolved from a medieval monastery into a family home. Port Eliot has been in continuous occupation by the Eliot family since 1560 and includes the Round Room painted with a mural by Robert Lenkiewicz.
For admission details and other information please visit the Port Eliot website.
New exhibitions - first phase of re-opening at Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Following its closure period for refurbishment, the Museum partially re-opens to the public on Saturday 3 May with two exciting new temporary exhibitions.
Dancing the Clay: Ceramics by Tony Lattimer
3 May to 14 June
A retrospective exhibition of works by West Penwith-based ceramic sculptor, Tony Lattimer, featuring a group of nine large works entitled 'The Stillness in the Dance'.
Where Are We? Questions of Landscape
3 May to 26 June
Touring from the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
A cross section of classic and contemporary photographers and their response to the changing landscape from the 1860s to the present day.
Admission to both exhibitions is free. Opening hours are 10am to 5.30pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Mondays.
Aikido Courses
Saturday 3 May 2008, 10.30am to 3.30pm
Shihan G Jones 8 Dan of the Shin Gi Tai Aikido Society will be coaching a course at Laira Dojo, based at the United Reform Church Hall, Old Laira Road.
Light snacks and drinks provided. Cost is £15 for adults.
Monday 5 May 2008, 10.30am to 3.30pm
There is an Iaido workshop being held at the United Reform Church Hall. Cost is £10.
Both courses are open to all.
For further information on both events contact sensei@plymouth-school-of-aikido.co.uk or visit the Plymouth School of Aikido website.
Local Studies Day 2008
Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth
Saturday 10 May, 9am to 4pm
Local Studies Day celebrates aspects of the local heritage of Plymouth and its surroundings. More information about the programme and a booking form can be found on our Local Studies Day 2008 page.
Please note that we are unable to take bookings for this event after 25 April.
The Artemis Transat Race
Plymouth Sound and Sutton Harbour
Saturday 3 May to Sunday 11 May 2008
The Transat, the Single Handled Transatlantic Race, has started from Plymouth since the first race in 1960 when Sir Francis Chichester won the event in just over 40 days. The race is held every four years and has been connected with the city since its inception. Steeped in maritime history, the Transat is referred to as the toughest of them all.
The 2008 race will feature two classes of mono-hull - one for 60-foot vessels and one for 40-foot vessels.
The city’s Barbican will come to life from Saturday 3 May with:
- the competing craft on display in Sutton Harbour
- a Tall Ship and Gipsy Moth IV on display
- live music from the Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival
- A 4D cinema, in formation displays and other stalls.
- special events at the historic Elizabethan House on 5 and 10 May
The race itself is on Sunday 11 May. The competing craft will leave Sutton Harbour from late morning and will form a parade of sail in front of the Hoe before going to the start line for the commencement of the race at 2pm.
For further information visit:
- The Artemis Transat website
- Events South West website
- Barbican International Jazz and Blues Festival website
- Elizabethan House events page
Motorists are advised to avoid the Barbican area throughout the week of The Artemis Transat as it will be very busy. City Centre car parks will be available as will the standard park and ride services from The George Junction (not on Sunday 11 May), Milehouse and Coypool to the city centre.
On Saturday 10 May park and ride service PR2 from Coypool will be operating via Barbican Approach for easy access to the Barbican.
On Sunday 11 May there will be a special park and ride service operating from the Milehouse and Coypool (but not from the George Junction).
Visit our park and ride page for details of our regular park and ride services.
The pay and display car park at Exchange Street is reserved for disabled parking from Saturday 3 May to Sunday 11 May inclusive.
Plymouth Lord Mayor’s Day
Plymouth Hoe
Saturday 17 May 2008, from 11am
Traditionally it’s an opportunity for newly elected Lord Mayor as the city’s first citizen to meet the public of the city.
Lord Mayor’s Day is held in Plymouth annually, as a fund-raising family day. Starting on Plymouth Hoe, a long procession of floats makes its way from the Hoe to Plymouth city centre providing a lively spectacle of colour and fun.
A theme is set each year and competitors from local companies, youth groups and communities all compete by making a float which best illustrates the chosen idea.
Clowns and acrobats also march in procession together with majorettes and marching bands.
Plymouth Sound will be providing entertainment on the Hoe throughout the day with an amazing programme of local music.
Maritime Plymouth have pulled together major players from the marine industry for an outstanding Marine Showcase outside the Civic Centre.
This year’s objective is to make the day as inclusive as possible. The theme is 'A Celebration of the City and its People'.
It is not too late to participate contact events@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 307172/307024.
Extra parking spaces will be available on the grassed area at the Hoe Promenade for blue badge holders after 10am (via Elliot Street entrance to the Hoe).
Road closures will be in place along the parade route from 1pm and vehicles will not be allowed to leave the Hoe during the period 1pm to 4pm.
Moths Go Batty!
Central Park
Saturday 17 May, 7.30pm to 9pm
Join the Museum's Wild About Plymouth Team for an evening adventure attracting moths and looking for bats.
The cost for this event is just £1 per child and £2 per adult. Under 5s go free. Soup, tea and coffee are included.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance by Friday 2 May 2008. Please call the Museum on 01752 304774 for enquiries or visit our Wild About Plymouth pages. On the day, meet us outside the entrance to the swimming pool in Central Park.
Plymouth Half Marathon
Plymouth Hoe
Sunday 25 May 2008 - 10am start
Plymouth’s largest Half Marathon in the South West starts and finishes on Plymouth Hoe. 2008 will be the biggest event ever as the race limit has been raised to 6,000 entries.
For further information visit the Plymouth Half Marathon website.
Plymouth Community Festival
Plymouth Hoe
Monday 26 May 2008
Organised by Maritime Plymouth, this event is the city’s celebration of European Maritime Day. It will have live music and displays, and will overlook the 40-strong fleet of yachts competing in the IRS Yachts Area Championships on the Sound.
Further details are available from George Skinner on 07739 705405; email georgemp@blueyonder.co.uk.
