On Thursday 23rd July our second Torpoint foreshore walk took place in glorious sunshine, with St John’s Lake and the Tamar looking absolutely stunning. Led by Tom Harvey and Angela, the walk drew a group of 24 participants — including a strong turnout from Torpoint OCS — for an afternoon full of history, landscape, and good company.
Natur! Festival of Archaeology
On Saturday 25th July The Natur! Festival of Archaeology event held in Bodmin provided a full day of informative and engaging activity. The programme brought together speakers, demonstrators, and community contributors to explore the relationship between archaeology, landscape, and local heritage.
Launceston Flower Festival – June 2026
In early June Launceston OCS participated in the Festival of Flowers at St Mary's Church, which proved an excellent opportunity to promote the Society.
Pictured are Angela Harris, Cllr Nicola Gilbert (Mayor), Jenny Groves, Sue Leavis, Marina Brumby, and Georgie Adams.
Torpoint Workshops: Pottery, Poetry, and Community Creativity
On Saturday 11th July, Torpoint Library and Community Centre hosted a brilliant day of workshops for our Tales of the Tides project. Led once again by Laura Miucci, the sessions explored the Tamar through archaeology and poetry, offering two very different but complementary ways of connecting with the river.
Foreshore Explore – Saltash and Torpoint
On Sunday 5th July we gathered in the late morning overlooking St John’s Lake at Torpoint for our ‘Foreshore Explore’ as part of the Tales of the Tide project.
Par OCS – Festival of Walks, “The History Around Par Beach”
“The History around Par Beach” held on Saturday 27th June in Par and led my committee members of Par OCS.
The photos show us leaving the hall, the plaque erected by Par OCS to mark the home of Reuben Chappell, the Pierhead Painter, who lived there between 1904 – 1946.
A photo of the stone sculpture which represents the many uses of china clay, marking the beginning of the Clay Trail from the Beach to the Eden Project.
The Time and Tide Bell is cast in bronze and rings at high tide in Par Bay. We were fortunate that the tide was low when we visited and so were able to walk
out over the wet sand – and actually give it the bell a ‘toll!’
On our return to the hall further members were looking through our society ‘scrap books’ and archive photos before we all tucked into a welcome pasty and saffron bun, washed down with copious cups of tea!
Festival of Walks 2026 In Review
June saw the return of the Old Cornwall Societies’ Festival of Walks, with Societies across Cornwall leading free guided walks for anyone who wished to join in.
Natural Beauty and the Beast: A Celebration of Bodmin Moor
On Saturday 13th June the Federation’s Natural Beauty & The Beast event at St Nonna’s Church, Altarnun, proved to be a truly memorable celebration of Goon Brenn’s heritage, landscape, and creativity.
Flotsam & Jetsam Art Workshop – A Wonderful Day at Ashtorre Rock
On Saturday 27th June, as part of our Tales of the Tides Project, the Flotsam & Jetsam Art Workshop at Ashtorre Rock Community Centre proved a great success and a joyful celebration of creativity along the Tamar.
Kambronn 1497: Saturday 27th June, 2026
Chris Trevena (Co-Dialect Officer for the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies) writes an account of the 1497 rebellion in Kambronn.