| Where: | Formerly Brixham, Devon at the Old Fish Market |
| When: | Formerly a Sunday in late May |
| Time: | Formerly 8pm |
Blessing the Sea ceremonies used to be relatively common in coastal areas and one of the few survivors was the Blessing of the Fleet at Brixham, which until recently formed part of the town’s BrixFest held in late May. A religious service was held with appropriately themed hymns and support from local musicians and choirs. Funds raised were given to the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen.
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There are plenty of other events going on for the Festival (see website for details)
In 2019 the festival ran from 23rd to 29th May but in 2018 but the organisers handed over the running of the Blessing to another group and I have no confirmation that it continued. If you know anything about it please let me know otherwise I conclude that while the Festival is very much alive, the Blessing has lapsed.
Click here for the Festival website : http://www.brixfest.com
and for more click here: http://www.englishriviera.co.uk/whats-on/brixfest-2013-p159003
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