In this session Kim Hopewell and Diana Trudgeon will be looking at the demise and the revival of the Cornish language starting in 1600 with William Scawen up to the present day. Kim Hopewell and Diana Trudgeon have been studying the Cornish language since 2017 and having passed four examinations in the language were invited […]
Join Alison Davey as she takes us through the story of traditional costume in Cornwall and its depiction in a variety of visual settings including paintings, early photographs, and carvings. Alison Davey developed an interest in traditional costume alongside her research into Cornish dance traditions. She was a founder member of the dance team Cam […]
All OCSs are cordially invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies. The Autumn Journal will be available for collection.
This new "how to" guide will be released at the Federation AGM, come along and get your copy.
Come and join us for a Euchre Workshop. Organised by Lizard peninsula Euchre League, FOCS, and Lowender.
Come and join us for a day celebrating Cornish heritage, with a particular emphasis on Dialect. Heritage stalls including:- Perranzabuloe Museum Institute of Cornish Studies - Cornish Story St Columb OCS Gorsedh Kernow Newquay Museum Goonhavern OCS Cornish National Music Archive Geology Display Perranzabuloe OCS Federation Bookstall Music from:- Dew Varth (Pol & Bert) Kres […]
All Welcome - Free Entry Our Carol Service this year will highlight the traditional "Carols of the Roseland". The performance will feature:- Amici Voci Roseland Churches Choir Roseland Carol Choir Roseland Youth Carol Choir St Anthony's Noyse The new "Carols of the Roseland" will be launched at the Cathedral - Come and get your copy! […]
The Recorders' Day is always fantastic. There will be talks and crucially an opportunity to learn from each other. It is always great to meet up with old friends and share a pasty. More Info: priscilla.oates@btinternet.com