It was in 1824 that the first contingent of miners went out at the invitation of the Mexican government to revive the silver mines in the then newly independent country. Many families in Gwennap, Redruth and Camborne and nearby areas have ancestors who were a part of this diaspora. Sharron has researched the Cornish in […]
This ancient pagan, but later Christianised, ceremony has been celebrated in Cornish farming communities for many centuries to give thanks at the end of Harvest time. After a prayer and a reading the last cut of corn (the neck) is raised amid set shouts and responses, all in both the Cornish and English languages. Visitors […]
An afternoon of pure joy with classical and community musician and teacher Katrina Geraghty, St Ives bards Dee & Dave Brotherton, Tir ha Tavas sharing their Cornish music, Cornish lark Nicole Tesseyman, one of Cornwall’s fastest rising musical stars and popular shanty group Cork an Barbor. Compere Donna Birrell. Sponsored by AFWM. Tickets £11 from online box office St […]
