St Ives Old Cornwall Society
Founded 1920
Society colour purple
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Officers 2008 - 2009 E-mail stivesocs@yahoo.com |
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The January 90th anniversary meeting of the Society was a resounding success. William Barber introduced Terry Knight, the newly installed President of the Federation, who remarked how delighted he was to be invited. A splendid anniversary cake bearing the St.Piran’s flag and the relative dates was symbolically cut by Terry. William drew attention to the more than ample donated food, before reading a letter from the Old Cornwall records by R. Morton Nance to the people of St.Ives, advising that their heritage should be preserved. The result was that St.Ives Old Cornwall Society came into being in 1920, the first of what today amounts to 46 Societies. Terry proceeded to read a humorous dialect story concerning a man so fed up with his situation that he decided upon the turn of a coin, to go to America. Although kept secret from neighbours, word soon filtered out, and on reaching the bus stop, he was inundated with requests to carry the most inappropriate large items to other exiles. In this situation, another toss of the coin reversed his decision, much to his family’s relief. Terry was followed by Mary Quick, who read one of her dialect stories, then Dee Brotherton read her own poem concerning St.Ives, its environment and people, and the changes that have affected our town. Bob Sadler gave us his own story of how difficulties can arise when trying to rescue a large person, especially when trapped at the bottom of steep cliffs, and the attitude of those not directly involved; nothing’s changed there then ! Elaine Woolcock read a delightful poem by a Carbis Bay author. The subject was a person who found it impossible to sleep at night, so performed all kinds of tasks , but when daylight finally came, she was fast asleep ! Brian Stevens told us two of his amusing tales, one especially concerning local gossiping women , who hearing about a large lady having paid a visit to the local tattoo parlour, speculated about which part of her anatomy had been adorned, while adding two and two to make five ! The woman herself resolved the quandary by insisting that her body would never suffer such abominations, and revealing that it was an innocent visit to collect a kitten who needed a new home. In such ways are rumours begun ! A rare treat was the short talk by Jim Hodge who stood without notice or notes to tell of the occasion when he and a miner from Geevor performed the almost impossible repair of a broken main in an adit under Trenwith Place, which was causing water difficulties in Downlong. After much detective work, estimates of thousands of pounds from professional companies, and with little headroom from the depth of water, the task was accomplished and hailed nationally. In spite of being assured that they would be ‘looked after’ , the reward was a measley £25 ! Then to the popular quiz, arranged and presented by Janet Axten on screen: this year’s subject was ’ St.Ives Events’ , where the questions asked were, ‘who, where, date ?’ Around 10 teams took part, those with local knowledge faring best as might be thought, but overall the standard was surprisingly high. Out of 30 possible answers, the highest score was twenty-five and a half, while the lowest was only twenty, so a good effort by all concerned. After Terry drew the raffle, Trelawney was sung and all invited to partake of the delicious Faith Supper arranged on a long table. Janet announced the quiz results and prizes were presented to the winning teams.
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WHY NOT COME ALONG AND JOIN US? Our annual subscription is £5, and we charge £2 for visitors. Meetings take place at 7.00 pm in the St Ives Infant School Hall on Trenwith Burrows. Please note change of time and venue |
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Indoor Meetings |
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2010 Monday 18th January 90th Anniversary meeting - members entertain
Monday 15th February Gathering up the fragments BRIAN STEVENS
Monday 15th March Then, now and drekly EILEEN CARTER
Monday 19th April Three Victorian women
Monday 17th May Cornish place names CRAIG WEATHERHILL
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To be Announced |
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2010 |
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Saturday 6th March 2010 |
Federation Spring Meeting | County Hall, Truro |
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Saturday 3rd July 2010 |
Summer Festival | Par |
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2nd October 2010 |
Annual General Meeting | County Hall, Truro 2.pm |
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13th November 2.pm |
Winter Festival | Wadebridge |
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Federation Journal published twice a year also newsletter to read on-line |
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| September 2010 | Esethvos
Kernow.
Eisteddfod of Cornwall. |
St IVES |
| September 2010 | Gorsedd |
St IVES |
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| 5th March | St Piran's Day | |
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St Ives Museum Wheal Dream, St Ives, Cornwall TR26 1PR - England, UK Phone: +44 (0)1736 796005 St Ives Museum is run by enthusiastic local volunteers who are on hand to tell you everything you could want to know about the history of this West Cornwall town. The museum has a wonderful collection of art, mining, fishing, railway and farming artefacts, and old toys. There is also a replica of a traditional Cornish kitchen, a display of Victorian clothing and a fascinating insight into the history of the Hain Steamship company. It is a must for anyone interested in Cornish history.
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