The Mayflower 400 year in 2020, commemorating the historic journey of the Mayflower ship, the Pilgrims, passengers and crew, to America has confirmed international engineering company Babcock as a national sponsor for the overall programme and as title sponsor for Mayflower Week in September 2020.
In a deal brokered by Reg&Co Sponsorship Agency, Babcock are sponsoring the major commemoration events between 14th – 20th September next year that include the Mayflower Public Commemoration Ceremony at its heart on 16 September, marking the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of this famous ship.
ESA member Four Communications is the communications agency for Mayflower 400.
The ceremony will involve representatives of four nations that make up the story of the pilgrims, UK, USA, Netherlands and the Native American Wampanoag people in addition to a 1000 voice choir and the band of the Royal Marines.
Mayflower Week will also include the Royal Marines Rehabilitation Triathlon in the programme alongside Mayflower Muster, a two-day festival celebrating our military heritage in partnership with the UK, US and Dutch Armed Forces, that concludes the week of activities.
Commenting on Babcock’s sponsorship of Mayflower 400, Charles Hackett, CEO of Mayflower 400 said:
“Babcock’s support for this historic commemoration will enable us to deliver memorable events to mark this moment. They have a genuine link to both the programme and the international nature of Mayflower 400 that makes them the perfect partner for Mayflower Week.”
Mike Homer, MD of Devonport Royal Dockyard, added:
“As a trusted support partner to the Armed Forces for more than 100 years, and the fact that we operate out of the largest and one of the oldest dockyards in Western Europe, means that Babcock is perfectly placed to be working closely with the Mayflower 400 team to commemorate this important landmark in maritime history. It is hugely significant, not only to the city of Plymouth, but more widely across the UK, as well as internationally, and we are delighted to show our support.”
ESA member Reg&Co is the sponsorship and partnership agency for Mayflower 400.
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Editors Notes:
- Mayflower 400 is a national and international commemoration bringing together a shared history of many towns and cities including : Austerfield, Scrooby & Babworth, Gainsborough, Boston, Immingham, Worcestershire, Harwich, Rotherhithe, Southampton, Dartmouth, Plymouth in the UK, Leiden in the Netherlands and Plymouth, USA. All of these locations play a collective part in the story of the Mayflower and the people involved.
- With over 30 million people being able to trace their ancestry to the people on the ship, the Mayflower400 year will involve four nations, Netherlands, UK, USA and the Wampanoag nation.
- Go to www.mayflower400uk.org for the latest information on events and stories around this landmark year.
For further information on the Mayflower 400 programme please contact Chloe Davies or Truda Spruyt at Four Culture:
Chloe.Davies@fourcommunications.com / 020 3697 4449 Truda.Spruyt@fourcommunications.com / 020 3697 4248
For further information on the Mayflower 400 programme or if you are interested in learning more about potential sponsorship opportunities, please contact Karen@regandco.com
