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St. Ladoca Old Cornwall Society News Page
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Founded 1961
Colours : Primrose and Green
Primrose alludes to the primroses in the Ladock Valley and green to the general verdure of the valley.
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The officers of the St. Ladoca Society are:- President : Mrs Ethel Broad Chairman: Mr Michael Cole Vice Chairman: Mr. Peter Broad Hon. Secretary:- Mr Tim Clarke, 1 Arrallas Barns, Ladock, Truro,Cornwall TR2 4NP Hon. Treasurer Mrs. Maureen Cole Recorder : Mr. Graham Wherry Programme Secretary: Mrs Ethel Broad. Tel 01726 882798 Committee Members : Mr. Peter Holness, Mrs. Diana Stephens, Mrs. Cheryl Hicks, Mr. John Seagrove Contact: Mr. M.W.Cole at Nansawsan House Ladock Truro TR2 4 PW e-mail : nansawsan@googlemail.com Tel. 01726 882392
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All indoor meetings are held on the first Monday of the Month in the Ladock Community Hall, at 7.30pm (doors open 7.15pm ) The annual subscription is £3; visitors £1 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 and Outdoor Meetings Programme. |
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Monday January 2nd |
Mr Terry Knight, President of the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies will relate a Cornwall Story, to be followed by a musical interlude and our 50th Anniversary Feast Week Faith Supper |
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Monday February 6th |
"Cornish Folklore" |
An Illustrated talk by Dr. Alan Kent |
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Monday March 5th |
"Passmore Edwards - His legacy to Cornwall and the Country" To be followed by the AGM |
An illustrated talk by Mr. Dean Evans |
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Monday April 2nd |
"Parson Densham of Warleggan - A balanced view" |
An illustrated talk by John Keast |
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Monday May 7th |
"A visit to Indian Queens Preaching Pit". Mr Stan May will be our guide and will relate the history of the site |
Refreshments will be available.
Meet at Indian Queens Preaching Pit at 7.00pm. |
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Monday June 4th |
A guided walk with Mr Peter Hicks around Crantock and the Estuary to
Penpol Creek with a visit to Crantock Parish Church. |
Meet at 7.00pm at
the National Trust car park Beach Road, Crantock. Refreshments
available. Sensible |
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Saturday June 16th |
A guided visit to Blisland Parish Church, village and the Jubilee Rock with local historian Mr Arthur Ludgate. |
Meet at Blisland Parish Church at 2.30pm Refreshments available. Sensible footwear required. |
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Monday July 2nd. |
"Cannon Wise and Ladock" - short talk by Michael Cole with a visit to The Wise Memorial and optional visit to the Glebe Holy Well. |
Meet at Ladock Parish Church 7.00pm. Refreshments available. Sensible footwear required if visiting the Holy Well. |
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Monday September 3rd |
"Piracy in Cornwall" |
An illustrated talk by Dr. Helen Doe. |
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Monday October 1st |
"Holy Wells of Cornwall". |
An illustrated talk by Dr. Joanna Mattingly
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Monday November 5th |
"Trerice - A country house of style." |
An illustrated talk by Mr. Eric Berry |
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Monday December 3rd |
"The Meaning of Cornish place names in the Ladock area". |
An illustrated talk by a special guest speaker |
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Federation Events 2012 |
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Saturday 10th March |
Federation Spring Meeting | County Hall, Truro |
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Saturday 14th July |
Summer Festival | Truro |
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Saturday 6th October |
Annual General Meeting | County Hall, Truro 2.pm |
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November 2012 |
Winter Festival | T.B.A. |
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Federation Journal published twice a year |
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| September 2012 | Esethvos
Kernow.
Eisteddfod of Cornwall. |
Camelford |
| 1st September 2012 | Gorsedd |
Camelford |
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| 5th March | St Piran's Day | |
