Penryn & Falmouth Old Cornwall Society
Founded 1926
Society Colours, orange and white
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Current Officers of the Society President: Mr. Alan Pearson, 8 Avenue Road,
Falmouth, TR11 4AZ, 01326 316782 Chairman: Mrs. H. Bennett, 9 Penvale Court, Brook Place, Falmouth, 01326 211249 Vice Presidents: Miss. I. M. Hicks, Mr. E. N. Fisher, Mr. L. C. R. Jones, Mr. D. E. Peters Hon Secretary: Mrs. M.Hearn, 'Tresco', 4 Trelaney Road, Ponsanooth, Truro, TR3 7EN, 01872 2870312 Hon Treasurer. Mr. C. Plant, 11 Highfield Road,
Falmouth, TR11 2DW, 01326 316414 Press Officer: Mrs. R. J. Zimber, Falmouth 316623 Coach Bookings: Mrs. D. Rowe, Tel Falmouth 315796 Recorder: Mr Peter S. Gilson Tel. Falmouth 312600 New Membership Secretary: Mrs. E. Trathen, Falmouth 314122 . |
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The Penryn and Falmouth Old Cornwall Society was founded on10th December 1926 and the first President was the Mayor of Falmouth Councillor T. A. Webber. The Society is a member of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies. Its aim is to encourage the teaching and use of the Cornish Language, to keep alive ancient customs and traditions, to preserve and study records, relics and ancient sites, monuments, paths etc., locally, and throughout Cornwall and to investigate and record the Duchy's history. Our own Recorder is always glad to have information of local historical interest. NEW MEMBERS ARE VERY WELCOME.
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IMPORTANT TO ALL MEMBERS AND FRIENDS Do you have any interesting memories of the past? We now have our own tape recording equipment and are anxious to build for the future a library of local historical facts and reminiscences. Perhaps you would prefer to write down your memories - or have them written down for you. If you feel you have something to contribute or can assist in any way, please contact our Recorder or any of the Society's Officer. In addition, our Recorder would welcome any items relating to the land based or marine interest of the Penryn-Falmouth area in the form of books, maps, documents, post-cards and photographs, new and old, to complement our existing archive materal.
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All indoor meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the Month at the Arthenaem Club, Kimberley Place, Falmouth The annual subscription is £5 Adult; 50p. Juniors visitors 50p each meeting. All are welcome so why not come and join us. All talks are followed by a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. Indoor Meetings Programme. |
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| Winter Programme 2009 | ||
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Tues. 13th January 2009 |
Talk by Ted Gundry at 2-30pm. | |
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Tues. 10th February |
King Edward Mine | Kingsley Rickard |
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Tues. 10th March |
A.G.M. at 2-30pm | |
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Tues. 10th April |
Annual Lunch | To be arranged. |
| 23rd of June | Midsummer Bonfire Celebrations | |
| August | Crying the Neck | |
| Saturday 7th March 2009 | Federation Spring Meeting | County Hall, Truro |
| 4th July | Summer Festival | |
| 3th October | Annual General Meeting | County Hall, Truro 2.pm |
| 14th November 2.pm | Winter Festival | Wadebridge Town Hall |
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Federation Journal published twice a year |
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| September 2009 | Esethvos
Kernow.
Eisteddfod of Cornwall. Penzance |
SALTASH |
| September 2009 | Gorsedd |
SALTASH |
| Other Dates | ||
| 5th March | St Piran's Day | Bodmin |
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The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies is a Registered Charity. No. 247283
