We are delighted that Chris Easton, longstanding past President of Perranzabuloe Old Cornwall Society, has been awarded Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Long Service Award for his very many years of dedication to Cornwall, his community and the many organisations to which he has given his time.
From the CHT website:
Chris was given this special award to recognise nearly 50 years of service he has so generously given to his community and Cornwall’s heritage.
He was one of a group who set up Perranzabuloe Museum and has served on the management committee ever since. He has been Chair and has taken an active part in fundraising and maintenance, helping to protect the building itself for the future.
Chris has always been a keen supporter of Lowender and, during its years in Perranporth, his walks (originally honed for the Museum) became a regular and popular Friday afternoon event. During the festival he would be seen dancing with the Bolingey Troyl dancers, of which he was a member for many years and which he joined to help keep the tradition of Cornish dances and dancing alive in the parish. He even made the Troylers an ’Oss which he wore in the street procession and also in Perranporth’s Carnival.
He has been a member of Perranzabuloe Old Cornwall Society for many years (and President on at least two occasions) and has proudly carried the banner at many events including the St Piran Parade in Truro.
As a beachcomber he has seen the damage done to our natural heritage by plastic and other waste and has used his ‘finds’ to spread the word, giving talks to adults and children and creating murals around the village and artworks. Through the Museum, Chris has been part of the Time and Tide project with Exeter University, and he and his beach finds were an important part of the ‘Heritage On The Beach’ days run as part of the project.
According to those who nominated him, Chris is the person everyone turns to if they need to know something about Perranzabuloe, and he has put this knowledge to the service of the parish, helping to increase their understanding of the importance of heritage in our lives.
Huge congratulations, Chris!
Hi Chris
Many congratulations , so well deserved