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.
Remembering Jennifer Susan Mary Paling (15 September 1939 – 11 September 2025)
We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Jennifer Susan Mary Paling, who served for many years as Secretary of Penzance Old Cornwall Society.
In Memoriam: David Crewes (1943–2025)
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and committee member, Dave Crewes. Dave served for several years as Treasurer of the St Columb Old Cornwall Society, carrying out the role with dedication right up until this year.
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
In Memoriam: Oscar Hill
Mullion OCS remember their President, Oscar Hill, who has recently passed away.
In Memoriam: Chris Easton, Perranzabuloe OCS
A tribute to Chris Easton, member and former President of Perranzabuloe Old Cornwall Society, written by Bert Biscoe.
In Memoriam: Anne Knight, Publications Officer, FOCS
The Federation pays tribute to Anne Knight, Publications Officer – a dedicated supporter and friend of the Old Cornwall Movement.
In Memoriam: Angela Broome, Courtney Librarian at the RIC
Truro Old Cornwall Society mark the passing of Angela Broome, the Courtney Librarian at the Royal Institution of Cornwall.
In Memoriam: Roy Matthews, Madron OCS
Madron OCS remember the life and achievements their Chairman Roy Matthews, who has passed away.
In Memoriam: ‘Bill’ Glanville
St Columb Old Cornwall Society remember Bill Glanville, who passed away earlier this month.