The February meeting of the Hayle Old Cornwall Society included a visual talk from new President Jonathan Warner. All but one of the images shown were from his own Postcard and Photo collection of old images of villages around Hayle, including Lelant, St Erth, Canonstown, Angarrack and Connor Downs.
Alverton Well Clear-Up by Penzance Old Cornwall Society
Penzance Old Cornwall Society members clean up the Alverton Well.
Celebrating 100 Years: St Austell Centenary Lunch
On the second Monday in January, around sixty members and guests gathered at the Carlyon Bay Hotel to celebrate a momentous milestone: the centenary of the St Austell Old Cornwall Society.
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.
St Austell Old Cornwall Society Celebrates Its Centenary In Style
On Monday 8th December, St Austell Old Cornwall Society marked its 100th anniversary with a superb evening of music, memory, and celebration — a fitting tribute to a Society that has spent a century gathering, recording, and promoting the heritage of Mid-Cornwall.
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.
In Memoriam: John Benallick, St Columb OCS
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our President, John Bennallick. A devoted servant of the St Columb Old Cornwall Society and a true champion of Cornish culture, John gave decades of leadership, friendship, and tireless commitment to the community he loved.
Tradition of Singing North Cornwall’s Carols Upheld
Audrey Aylmer, stalwart of Bude-Stratton & District Old Cornwall Society (and pictured on the right), organised another successful Society Advent Service commemorating many ‘carols of old’ from North Cornwall on Monday 1 December.
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.