Old Cornwall Banner Bearers at the Gorsedh in Padstow, 2023. Photo by Sue Biscoe. 
Newquay Old Cornwall Society Chairman Cracks Joke During Guided Walk 
Federation of Old Cornwall Societies President Nev Meek and Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Pol Hodge, Hayle, 2022 
Madron Old Cornwall Society’s Crying the Neck ceremony. 27th September 2021 
St Just-In-Penwith Old Cornwall Society visit to Rosevale Mine 
St Agnes Old Cornwall Society Walk to Wheal Coates 
Padstow Carollers sing at Truro Cathedral in Federation Service, 2023
The Old Cornwall Movement represents over a century of community action to collect, preserve, celebrate and share all that we hold dear about Cornwall, its history and culture.
Supporting local traditions, hosting talks, putting on projects and activities – your local Old Cornwall Society is the gateway to getting involved in Cornish heritage and culture.
Upcoming Events
Each of the Old Cornwall Societies runs an annual programme of talks and activities.
The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies also puts on Winter and Summer Festivals, as well as other events and training throughout the year.
One and all are welcome to join – whether born here or drawn here, find out more about Cornwall’s rich heritage and culture in your local area community.
Click on an event to find out more and get involved!
Latest News
- Heritage Day at Liskeard a Resounding Success!
The recent Heritage Day at Liskeard was well attended and warmly received by the community – click through for a full report. - The Thorns – Pioneer Photographers of Bude Carole Wakefield reports on a fascinating talk given to Bude Stratton and District Old Cornwall Society by David Thorn, who spoke of his family’s importance as the earliest photographers in the area.
- Wadebridge Old Cornwall Society – President’s Report, 2024-2025
Written by Nicola Wills, Wadebridge OCS President Following last year’s AGM of the Wadebridge Old Cornwall Society on 1st October 2024, we enjoyed a slide show on Padstow by Margaret Thompson. The old Padstow, the important port bringing us coal from South Wales, the scene of Cornish Diaspora from where many boarded sailing vessels to… Read more: Wadebridge Old Cornwall Society – President’s Report, 2024-2025