Who are the Pirates of Poole?
For many years Poole's Jolly Pirates have stalked the streets and events of the town demanding money with a smile and raising thousands of pounds for local charities in the process. Alas tide and time waits for no man, advancing years and declining numbers forced the crew to sail off into the sunset and the Jolly Pirates were disbanded in 2006.
Enter Cap'n Jim Kellaway and his motley crew of stout-hearted if weak-limbed and feeble-minded sons of Poole. The Pirates of Poole set out with two main ambitions: 1, To recognise and preserve in living memory the important maritime history of the town of Poole. 2, To raise money for local charities and have a merry old time along the way!
Starting in 2005 with the 'Poole in Flames', Paye Day was born in 2006 and two years ago celebrated the 600th anniversary of Harry Paye greatest exploits. This is now an annual event and is combined with the Poole Afloat to make an even bigger day of celebration.
The Pirates of Poole meet every two weeks at various hostelries around the town and are in need of young blood due to the advancing years of some of the crew. If you have a sense of humour and would like to join the pirates (most of us only dress up on special occasions!!) Please contact any of the pirates found in the contacts link. We very much look forward to meeting with new pirates and swigging on a couple of tankards. alternately we are contactable via email: piratesofpoole@yahoo.co.uk. Click on Arrys face to read all about our town's most famous pirate 'Arrypaye'.
