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Plenty going on at the Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival
 9th September 2017
The Great Yarmouth Seafarers Centre, in association with the Mission to Seafarers, had a stall and the profits will be shared with the Mission. The stall was selling various maritime-linked articles and sand art; as well as their now famous buzzwire challenge game with a prize of tea for two at the Imperial Hotel
The team of dedicated volunteers is manning the stall over the two days, supported by the Port chaplain and directors
All proceeds from this event will be used towards the refurbishment of the toilets and shower room at the centre
As you walk around the Festival on the quay, you can hear the sounds of shanty singing groups, including one which sang a shanty to the tune of the hymn ‘Be Thou My Vision’
 The Mayor, Cllr Robinson-Payne, and Mayoress visited the event and had a great time roaming about and chatting will many people
There were many stalls selling items including handmade jewellery, ceramics, children’s toys, decorative pieces, painting lessons, squids corner, and many seafaring related charitable support organisations
There were many types of sea craft moored: both sail and engine. Gardline’s Triton (a seemingly massive ship) had its gangplank down and was inviting visitors aboard
People were thronging everywhere and having a really great time: aided by the added bonus of sunny weather as opposed the the recent forecasts of otherwise
 
 
 
If you would like to volunteer to be part of the dedicated team at the Great Yarmouth Seafarers Centre supporting our seafarers from all over the world, please call or email:
Rev Peter Paine at portchaplain@keme.co.uk or telephone 07788 111 823
Nadene Chandler reports on the Yarmouth Mercury website:
Captain Jack Sparrow at the Maritime festival Yarmouth
The 2017 Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival is in full swing, here’s what you can expect to see and do
There’s a range of boats that have docked in at South Quay. You can go aboard the George Stephenson, which is new for this year. The ship is made completely from recycled materials; there is nothing new on it
One of the world’s largest remaining wooden tall ships, the Kaskelot is also docked for visitors to look around and steam drifter, Lydia Eva is also welcoming visitors aboard
CPV Alert, a vessel for the Border Force, Lifeboats Samarbeta and Laura Moncur and boat, MTB102 which has had its time to shine in 1976 film, The Eagle has landed are also docked up
There are performances throughout the festival from singers, bands, and groups from as close as Great Yarmouth to as far as Barcelona
The East Norfolk Militia has shows on throughout both days. Expect some dastardly deeds and plenty of gun powder
The DLR Freestyle Jet Ski display team will be performing on the water, with a range of stunts from backflips and barrel rolls to submarines and fountains in the river
There are lots of free fun things to get involved with, from watching a Punch and Judy performance, getting stuck in with some arts and crafts and try your hand at spinning
For more information on the Maritime Festival, visit http://www.great-yarmouth.co.uk/maritime-festival/
10th September
Nadene Chandler reports on the Yarmouth Mercury website:
Day two of the Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival is ready to set sail
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Crowds flocked to South Quay in Great Yarmouth yesterday as the first day of the annual Maritime Festival delighted visitors with a range of attractions - with even more to come today
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Visitors enjoyed the grand parade, making arts and crafts and watching performances
There were a variety of stalls for visitors to enjoy. These included, craft stalls selling preserves, decorations and ornaments. There were also a range of stalls serving food, for sweets to waffle’s and sausages to Hemsby Herring
Today, enjoy performances of Punch and Judy at 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm and art clases at 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm
The East Norfolk Militia will be performing again today, expect some dastardly deeds and plenty of gun powder
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
All boats and vessels are moored up to see and visitors are welcome aboard some of them
To close this year’s festivities, there will be a closing ceremony at 4.45pm
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Sea shanty songs are performed to entertain the crowds. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Sea shanty songs are performed to entertain the crowds. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Sea shanty songs are performed to entertain the crowds. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Charlotte Joyce with Horatio and Lofty. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Sea shanty songs are performed to entertain the crowds. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Sea shanty songs are performed to entertain the crowds. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Andy Andrews from the Inner State theatre company. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Andy Andrews and Christine Bissell Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Arthur Boreham in traditional costume. Picture: Nick Butcher
Thousands of people flock to the Yarmouth Maritime festival. Martyn Monks in traditional costume. Picture: Nick Butcher
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