The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies is delighted to share the news that we have been awarded a Blue Sparks grant from the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park to deliver an ambitious new project throughout 2026: Tales of the Tides: Voices of the Sea.
Obituary: Moira Sheila Tangye, Kevrenores Kernow hag Ameryky
The Old Cornwall movement mourns the passing of Moira Sheila Tangye (née Flavin), bard of Gorsedh Kernow and a steadfast champion of Cornish heritage, who has died at the age of 90.
In Memoriam: Malcolm (Mac) Foster Waters
The Old Cornwall movement has lost one of its most steadfast champions with the passing of Malcolm (Mac) Foster Waters, Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Cunteller an Brewyon—“Gatherer of the Fragments”.
Kernewek Secures Part III Recognition: A Strategic Leap for Our Language
The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies warmly welcomes the historic announcement that the Cornish language has been granted Part III status under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages.
One Starry Night: A Port Isaac Christmas at Truro Cathedral
At 7pm on Wednesday 10th December, the Port Isaac Carols were beautifully held at Truro Cathedral, drawing an excellent attendance and filling the space with festive cheer and community spirit. The service was led with grace and warmth by Reverend Helen Byrne.
Federation Announces New Publication: Cornish Angels, Faces From The Stones
The Federation is delighted to announce a new publication exploring the depictions of angels on Cornish gravestones.
Port Isaac Voices To Ring in Truro Cathedral
Carols and traditions from Port Isaac will feature at the annual service at Truro Cathedral.
Federation Welcomes Re-launch of Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club
On the 29th of November the FOCS attended the relaunch of Cornwall Young Archaeologists’ Club.
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.
Passing of Dr Andy Jones, Cornwall Archaeological Society
We were saddened to hear of the passing of Dr Andy Jones of the Cornwall Archaeological Society last week. Pete Herring, President of the Cornwall Archaeological Society, writes:
Many of you will have known Andy and his gentle, kind manner personally. Or you may have appreciated his driving passion for examining prehistoric life, not just in Cornwall but throughout the South-West, and much further afield. You may have read his remarkable report on the Whitehorse Hill cist, high on the northern downs of Dartmoor, and his numerous other ground-breaking publications.
Perhaps you joined one of his exciting CAS investigations: field walking for flints in cliff-top fields or excavating iconic sites, like Trethevy Quoit. You may have enjoyed hearing talks given by either Andy himself or by one of the many high-profile speakers Andy invited to talk to CAS, using his extensive academic contacts.
His loss will be felt widely, throughout Cornwall and far beyond.
Our thoughts are with Andy’s family, with Anna, Freya and Oscar.
Pete Herring, President of the Cornwall Archaeological Society