The FOCS reports on the first of three heritage days, which have been funded by Cornwall Councilm being held across Cornwall in 2024.
May Day Celebrations in St Ives
St Ives OCS write in with a report on the town’s annual May Day festivities.
Old Cornwall at Truro’s St Piran’s Day Parade
On Tuesday 5th March, banner bearers and OCS representatives gathered in Truro for the annual St Piran Parade.
Cornish Wrestling: Our National Sport
St Columb OCS’s recent talk on Cornish wrestling, given by Simon Margetts.
St Columb OCS enjoy Cornish Carols
St Columb Major Old Cornwall Society held their Christmas Party in St Columba’s Church.
Padstow Carol Tradition Celebrated at Truro Cathedral
On Monday the 18th of December, the Padstow carollers filled Truro Cathedral with the sounds of their traditional songs in a service supported by the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies.
New ‘Cornish Study Days’ collaboration with the Institute of Cornish Studies
The Federation and the Institute of Cornish Studies are pleased to announce the introduction of a new series of Cornish Studies Sessions to be run from the Rescorla Centre, near Penwithick, from February 2024.
Winter Festival, Padstow, 21st October 2023
Padstow OCS hosted the 2023 Winter Festival in historic St Petroc’s Church with a delicious lunch and fabulous programme of entertainment.
Report on Bude-Stratton & District OCS’s St Piran’s Church Service, 2022
Helen Bartop Hocking writes a report on the Federation’s most northerly Society’s celebration of St Piran’s Day.
Remembrance Day Exhibition, 2020
Redruth Old Cornwall Society has worked with the congregation of St Andrew’s Church, Redruth to produce an exhibition for Remembrance Day 2020.