Sunday – Martyrs’ Day
On Sunday, the tiny village of Tolpuddle gets even more visitors as they arrive to take part in the big procession to commemorate the Martyrs. The road is closed from 13.00 – 18.00 to allow for the many unions banners march through the narrow road.
Great music keeps the vibe of the Festival going as we also welcome some big trade unionists to rally the thousands of visitors on the Main Stage.
You can download a copy of the full programme here.
Timetable
NASUWT’s Kids Area is open 9:00 – 17:00.
9:45 Unite Marquee
10:00 Tolpuddle Fringe
11:00 Main Stage
11:00 Martyrs’ Marquee
11:00 St John’s Parish Church
11:00 Tolpuddle Fringe
11:40 Martyrs’ Marquee
11:55 Main Stage
12:00 Book Signings with Bookmarks
12:20 Martyrs’ Marquee
12:30 Main Stage: Speakers
13:00 Main Stage
13:00 Martyrs Marquee
13:00 Wreath Laying ceremony at James Hammett’s grave
14:00 PROCESSION
15:15: Main Stage: Speakers
Ines Lage, TUC South West Regional Secretary
Mark Dickinson, TUC President & Nautilus General Secretary
Paul Nowak, TUC General Secretary
15.45 Main Stage
15:45 Martyrs Marquee
16:45 Main Stage
17:00 Methodist Chapel