This event pages is a record of some of the varied events that happened during GRTHM 2010. it is for reference only.
Events
South East Region
Saturday 29 May
Author Miriam Wakerly has a book-signing lined up in Bracknell's Waterstone's. She will be talking about, and signing copies of her new book "No Gypsies Served" a sequel/prequel to "Gypsies Stop tHere".
It continues her the exploration of relations between Gypsies and non-Gypsies, including Irish Travellers. Fiction fuses with fact. A romantic element and humour hold together various storylines to the end.
You can check for future book signing on the Strongman Publishing website.
Time
Check with Waterstones for details.
4 - 5 June
Epsom Derby
One of the biggest horse racing events in Britain with a long Gypsy history and big Gypsy attendance. There is evidence that Gypsies lived in the woodland on Epsom Downs in the early 1500s. The day festival of horse racing dates back to n1780. Head past the grandstand and racetrack to see stalls, funfair and the Gypsy and Traveller community at play.
Saturday 12 June
Sussex Gypsy Heritage Day
Sussex Gypsy and Traveller communities are coming together with their local police force to celebrate their heritage. Featuring live music from across Europe, wagons, campfires and displays and films, the day will take over a community centre and park in the heart of Brighton.
Time
10:00am - 4:00pm
Where?
The Brighthelm church and community centre
North Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1YD
Saturday 19 June
Gypsy Day: Celebrating Gypsy Life in Surrey
It’s free! Come and talk about Gypsy Culture and enjoy the fun.
See traditional Gypsy wagons around the campfire, cookery demonstrations, arts and craft activities, Gypsy musicians and much more!
Miriam Wakerly will be talking about, and signing copies of her new book "No Gypsies Served" a sequel/prequel to "Gypsies Stop tHere". See 29 May entry for more details.
Time
11:00am - 5:00pm
Where?
Bourne Hall
Spring Street
Ewell
Surrey
KT17 1UF
Contact
Call 020 8394 1734 for more information
Saturday 19 June
Travellers Got Talent Regional Final
Part of Surrey Heritage Gypsy Day
Contact
Ann Wilson
Gypsy & Traveller Community Development Worker
01483 459292 Ext 202
Time
5pm
Where
Bourne Hall
Spring Street
West Ewell
Surrey KT17 1UF
26/27 June
Celebrating Surrey
This awesome arts festival is taking place over the last weekend in June. 20,000 visitors are expected to watch over 2,000 performers.
The festival is all about Celebrating the diverse and vibrant communities in Surrey and to celebrate the talent of Surrey's (and Surrey borders) Traveller and Gypsy Community there is scheduled a block of time called "The Atchin Tan" between 1:00 and 2:00pm on Saturday 26 June. If you are interested in taking part download the flyer below and get in touch with Jim Pinchen.
Download information ad/flyer >
Contact
Jim Pinchen
Contemporary Music Development Officer
Rhythmix South East (West) Coordinator
Young Voices Project Manager
07969 102367
Sunday 27 June
Celebrating in Guildford
Guildford Borough Council have organised a celebration day.
- Prize-giving
- Storytelling by Hilda Brazil
- Displays
- Music
The Mayor of Guildford will be opening the event and also undertaking a prize-giving for the best poster of family heritage. We have scrap books that the local Gypsy community have made with local schools. Traveller Education are making displays and there will be music taster sessions for the children, storytelling by Hilda Brazil and much, much more.
Time
12:00 - 4:00pm
Where
Ash Centre
Ash Hill Road
Ash GU12 5DP
Contact
Jo Packman
07901 513 652
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