Ford Park Cemetery Trust is hosting a range of events intended to appeal to visitors who love live music, green open spaces in the city, local history and wildlife.
All events are free of charge and donations are welcome, unless a price is specified. Sensible footwear and clothing is advised for outdoor activities. Parking is free on site. Children are welcome if accompanied by a responsible adult.
DATE |
EVENT |
VENUE |
Sunday |
14 |
March |
Mothering Sunday Service conducted by the Revd Ben Belsham |
New Chapel
10.30 am |
Wednesday |
28 |
April |
An Evening of Swing. A Performance by Michael Campari. Tickets (£6) must be booked in advance |
Chapel/Visitor Centre
7.30 pm |
Saturday |
1 |
May |
Dawn Chorus. An early morning guided walk led by John Boon |
Visitor Centre
5.00 am |
Wednesday |
5 |
May |
Lecture - Linnaeus Tripe – A Pioneer Plymouth Photographer. Nigel Overton |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Wednesday |
19 |
May |
Organ Recital - A Celebration of the Hammond Organ. Phil Taylor |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Thursday |
3 |
June |
EXHIBITION OPENS
The Defiant City – Plymouth in WW2
WW2 Sing-Along |
10.30 am
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Sunday |
6 |
June |
OPEN DAY
Guided Walk. Murder, Mystery and Mayhem led by Tony Rees. |
11.00 am TO 4.00 pm
2.00 pm |
Sunday |
13 |
June |
Guided Walk. The Wildlife of Ford Park led by John Boon |
Visitor Centre
10.00 am |
Sunday |
4 |
July |
Guided Walk. Ford Park and WW2 led by Jan West. Exhibition of WW2 vehicles |
Visitor Centre
2.00 pm |
Friday |
9 |
July |
Concert – Plymouth Youth Orchestra |
Chapel
7.00 pm |
Friday |
16 |
July |
Lecture – Birds and Their Songs
John Boon |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Sunday |
1 |
August |
Bug Hunt
Guided Walk. Victorian Symbolism led by Wendy Coulton |
Visitor Centre
11.30 – 1.30 pm
Visitor Centre
2.00 pm |
Friday |
13 |
August |
Barbeque and Sleep in |
Visitor Centre
6.00 pm |
Sunday |
5 |
September |
Guided Walk. Remarkable Women in Plymouth led by Stephanie Ackland |
Visitor Centre
2.00 pm |
Saturday |
18 |
September |
Harvest Festival |
Chapel
2.00 pm |
Tuesday |
21 |
September |
Concert - Jazz Friends
Peter Summers and Sons |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Thursday |
7 |
October |
Tamar Concert Choir |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Wednesday |
13 |
October |
Lecture - Operation Henry
David Snelling
In aid of cancer charities |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Sunday |
24 |
October |
EXHIBITION CLOSES
A Defiant City |
|
Sunday |
7 |
November |
EXHIBITION OPENS
Public Health in Victorian Plymouth |
Visitor Centre
12.30 pm |
Wednesday |
10 |
November |
Lecture - Christmas in Devon. Dr Todd Gray |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Wednesday |
24 |
November |
Magic Lantern Show. David and Pene Manford |
Chapel
7.30 pm |
Sunday |
5 |
December |
Guided Walk
Winter Feeding Birds led by John Boon |
Visitor Centre
10.00 am |
Wednesday |
8 |
December |
Carol Service
Victorian Carol Service |
Chapel
2.00 pm
Chapel
7.00 pm |
Public Health Exhibition will be closed for the Christmas period from 5 December until 4 January |
Sunday |
20 |
February 2011 |
EXHIBITION CLOSES
Public Health in Victorian Plymouth |
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