1 Digital Peninsula Network Cornwall’s leading provider of training and apprenticeships in: Internet Marketing, Web Design, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Design, Video Production and much, much more. t: 01736 333700 e: [email protected] For further information about our training courses w: www.digitalpeninsula.com please contact our office on 01736 333700. Digital Peninsula Network Limited 1 & 2 Old Brewery Yard Wherever possible DPN will access funding to Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 2SL subsidise training costs. Please ask for more details. 2 Photograph by John Stedman Golowan – All At Sea Welcome to the Golowan Festival – the 27th since its revival. In keeping with Penzance’s wonderful location our theme this year is “Golowan – All at Sea” - a tongue in cheek invitation to celebrate our amazing maritime heritage, and reflect it in a blaze of nautical imagery. However, “All at Sea!” couldn’t be wider of the mark, as the focus of everyone has been to ensure that, while cherishing established traditions, new things are tried, new partnerships secured and Golowan goes from strength to strength. All the elements for a great weekend are here - the mid-summer torchlit procession, serpent dancing and fireworks, the manic Mock Mayor of the Quay ceremony, music and market stalls, parades… and so much more… Golowan’s Quay Fair offers all the fun of the fair on Battery Road from 21st – 25th June and – last, but not least – Golowan 2017 sees the return of the marquee in St Anthony’s Car Park where Big Tow Productions will host a range of events – including the Mock Mayor election. Last year, Golowan ‘returned to the community’ and with your support, this very special event continues to be a celebration of joy and community pride and to create memories which will be cherished for years to come. Welcome one and all – have a wonderful Golowan! The Golowan Team 2017 www.golowanfestival.org Facebook Golowan Official Twitter @Golowanfestival Tel. 01736 369686 [email protected] This year Golowan is generously supported by CONTENTS Important Stuff! 4 Map 5 Essential Golowan 6-7 Golowan Markets 8 Friends of Golowan 9 Golowan Volunteers 9 Golowan Community Workshops 10 Event Listings 11 Cover design by Freya Laughton 3 Important Stuff! Free parking at Penwith College Lost children Golowan becomes very busy, and we ask that you keep your children close. We recommend that children under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult. If you lose your child please contact a Golowan steward. Look out for their identification tag and Golowan t-shirt or hi-viz vest. Trains: to Penzance Railway Station Buses: Check with the service provider for up-to-date information. Road: A30 to Penzance and follow signs for Car Parking. Car Parks: St Clare former Council site, Penwith College (8am to 9pm), all town car parks except Greenmarket and St Anthony’s. Disabled Viewing Area for Parades: Market Jew Street, near the entrance to Wharfside shopping centre. Toilets: Portable toilets are available on Mazey Day in Festival Square (Greenmarket Car Park), outside St John’s Hall, in Jennings Street, in Morrab Gardens and by Poundstretchers just off Market Jew Street and on Quay Fair Day on the South Quay and near PZ Gallery. Medical Provision: On Mazey Eve in the harbour area. On Mazey Day in Market Jew Street near Domino’s Pizzas, at the top of Morrab Road, by the Skate Park on the Prom and in Morrab Gardens. On Quay Fair Day in the harbour area. Accommodation Information from The Welcome Centre, Penzance (opposite the train station). Tel. 01736 335530 or email [email protected]. Information is also available from the Penzance and District Tourism Association. Tel. 01736 364744 or visit www.penzance-hotels.co.uk Need help or have a question? There are stewards available throughout the festival. Look for their hi-viz vests, Golowan t-shirts and identification tag or pop in to the Golowan Pop Up Shop on the terrace near the Humphry Davy statue in Market Jew Street (see map). Check our website for last minute information or changes. www.golowanfestival.org Photography by John Stedman 4 Map P PARKING P TOILETS 21 19 T P P 34 P P 18 26 31 T P 13 29 26 20 11 12 T 32 24 P 17 33 27 35 16 25 15 30 22 T 14 28 32 T 23 1 St John’s Hall 18 The Crown 2 Festival Square Greenmarket 19 Penwith College car park 20 Penlee Park & Penlee Coach House 3 Farmers Arms 21 Former council site St Clare 4 Fireworks - Harbour 22 The Bath Inn 5 Humphry Davy Statue & Golowan Pop 23 Skate Park Up Shop 24 Penlee House Gallery and Museum 6 Queens Square 25 Golowan Office ta the Barbican 7 Acorn Theatre 26 Market House (LloydsBank) 8 The Wharfside Shopping Centre 27 Harbour car park 9 Methodist Chapel 28 Quay Fair Day Folk Stage 10 St Mary’s Church 29 First Aid (Saturday) 11 Morrab Gardens 30 First Aid (Sunday) 12 Admiral Benbow 31 First Aid (Saturday) 13 The Exchange 32 First Aid (Saturday) 14 Wherrytown Boating Lake 33 First Aid (Sunday) 15 Kids on the Prom 34 West Cornwall Hospital : 16 Festival Marquee 24 Hour Urgent Care Centre 17 Welcome Centre Penzance 35 The Lugger Inn 5 ESSENTIAL Thursday 22nd June - 7pm - 11pm - Election of the Mock Mayor - The Marquee, St Anthony’s car park - Free entry – donations to Golowan welcomed. See 22 June listing for details. Friday 23rd June – 10.45 – 11.15 pm - Fireworks and Serpent Dancing - Harbourside - Free Saturday 24th June – Mazey Day Parades, street entertainment, music and bands, markets, children's activities and delicious food to savour, excitement at the Wherrytown skate park and family fun in Morrab Gardens... so much to see and do! And don’t forget to pick up a Golowan souvenir at the Golowan Pop Up shop. 6 Mazey Day Parades Each one is different! 10 am Civic Procession From St. John’s Hall, down Market Jew Street to Market House where the Mayor and Mock Mayor address the crowds (platform generously provided by Chris Sedgeman Scaffolding Ltd) 11 am Crowst Parade From St. John’s Hall, down Market Jew Street & back 1 pm Dinner Parade From St. John’s Hall, down Market Jew Street & back 3 pm Crib Parade From St. John’s Hall, down Market Jew Street & back 4.45pm Men and Maids, dance the Serpent Dance through the streets of Penzance with the Golowan Band Schools’ parades generously sponsored by The Arts Council Sunday 25th June - Quay Fair Day – Markets, entertainment, music, children’s activities, food and fun – around the harbourside and Penlee Park. 7 Photographs by John Stedman Markets On Mazey Day and Quay Fair Day you’ll be be a place to relax and enjoy a meal from able to enjoy browsing and shopping at the one of the catering stalls, whether you like Golowan Markets. On Mazey Day there will fish, venison, vegetarian, spicy Mexican or be stalls lining Market Jew Street and also Thai there will be something to suit you. On a few in Causewayhead and Chapel Street. Quay Fair Day the market will be located on All sorts of goods will be on offer including the Quayside. handmade jewellery, ceramics, collectibles, cards, chocolates and sweets, clothing, bags and shoes, and more. Don’t forget to support the charities and look out for our Golowan stall located in Greenmarket Car Park will be transformed the pop up shop next to the Humphry Davy into Festival Square for the day and as usual statue in Market Jew Street on Mazey Day will host the folk stage. The square will also and outside the Barbican on Quay Fair Day. Photographs by John Stedman 8 Volunteers Make a real difference to Golowan in 2017. If you have a few hours to spare between Friday 16th June and Sunday 25th June then get in touch. There are lots of things to do: stewarding the processions, collecting donations, helping with the road closures, giving out water during the processions, running the Golowan stall, and more... About 120 volunteers every year ensure Golowan is a great success. So get in touch at [email protected] or phone 01736 369686 and be part of the biggest and best community event in the south-west. Two hours of your time makes a big difference and as a thank you every volunteer receives a Golowan T-shirt, refreshments, and a ticket to an event. All hands on deck! Photographs by John Stedman F R N IE A ND W S OF GOLO If you’d like to get more involved in the future of Golowan, help set up a new charity to secure its future, raise funds, make a donation or maybe even become a trustee then do get in touch using the contact details on page 3. 9 Community Workshops This year Golowan is pleased to be working with both The Exchange and Penlee House Gallery & Museum to deliver a series of drop- in Community Workshops which will be open to all and free to attend. The Exchange Wednesday 31st May and Thursday 1st June, 1 - 4 pm - Paper Costume Workshop What to wear when all at sea? - Design a stylish paper outfit and/or headdress for parade day and before. Pop along to either or both! Friday 2nd June, 1 - 4 pm - Boat Making Workshop Does your boat float or does it need to be a boat to float? Make your own floating device of whatever shape and see how it fares on Quay Fair Day at the paper boat racing competition - 12 noon Penlee House Gallery and at the Wherrytown Boating Lake! If you don’t finish your boat you can pop Museum (Penlee Coach House) along to the Penlee House Boat Making Workshop to complete it.