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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society

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The society is for everyone with an interest in Cornish life, heritage, history, landscape, food and music. Please join us

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 3d

1/2 Our new programme starts on Wednesday 8 October. Please join us

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Cornwall / Kernow 〓〓 @cornwalluk.bsky.social · 11h

Oyster festival returns after one-year hiatus

#Cornwall #Kernow

🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

Falmouth Oyster Festival back to celebrate industry

Organisers say the festival celebrates a "unique and wonderful" industry.

www.bbc.com

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Mike Efstathiou @mikeef.bsky.social · Nov 19

Cornish Archaeology Online – Finds in Cornwall 2024 with Laura Miucci

November 26, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The lecture will begin at 7PM with access from 6:50PM. No registration will be required for this session. Joining details below:

Join Zoom Meeting: us02web.zoom.us/j/89736764353

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Amanda Mugford 〓〓 @amandamugford.bsky.social · 1d

I need some help from a proficient Cornish language speaker please! I paint landscapes & when my work is based on my homeland I always use the Cornish language as titles. The trouble is I don't speak it. Literal translations from English don't always work poetically so a little conversation 1/2

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Kresen Kernow @kresenkernow.bsky.social · 1d

Monster is the theme for this month’s Explore Your Archives, whether it’s folklore, maps or pantomime, we’ll be exploring our collections for wonderous documents for this spooky-inspired theme!

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 11h

If you attended the first meeting of the season last night, you missed a real treat.
Our next meeting is at 7.30 on Wednesday 12 November. Laura Miucci will give a talk (with a difference) about archaeology.
Details in the pinned tweet.

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Kaymay 〓〓 @kaymay2525.bsky.social · 19h

Autumn Mist. Pendennis Castle Falmouth, built 1539-1545 during the reign of Henry VIII.
Photo credit Aerial Cornwall.
#Cornwall #Falmouth #kernow #history #heritage #sky
#photography #autumn 🍁

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 1d

Don’t forget. Have an early supper tonight then head out to enjoy the marvellous Martin Brockman talking about the early days of lifeboats.

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Falmouth Marine Conservation @fmconservation.bsky.social · Aug 1

Among the seaweed and salt spray, there’s a hidden world waiting to be discovered - but only if you take the time to slow down and look. 🐚🌊

Rockpooling invites you to pause, to observe, and to reconnect with nature.

#rockpool #cornwall

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 3d

1/2 Our new programme starts on Wednesday 8 October. Please join us

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 5d

Sadly, the weather has forced the cancellation of today’s event.

St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 5d

On Wednesday 8 October it’s our (usually very short) AGM followed by a talk by the excellent Martin Brockman on Iron Men in Wooden boats. Details on the programme below. Do join us. Everyone welcome.

St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 6d

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 6d

3/4 On Saturday 18 October, 10am–2pm at Market Hall & The Buttermarket Redruth for there’ll be a Celebration of Cornwall’s Living Heritage as part of the wider plan to produce a national inventory of living heritage.

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2/4 What is living heritage? It’s the everyday cultural knowledge and practices that make Cornwall unique — from pasty-making and gig-rowing, to Mayday dancing, Christmas carolling, withy-pot making, net mending, and so much more.

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 7d

Don’t forget…
The Federation at Bord Ertach Kernow Expo – Celebrating Living Heritage at Pendennis Castle
Friday 3 & Saturday 4 October
The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies is taking part in the Bord Ertach Kernow Expo at Pendennis Castle celebrating Cornwall’s rich and diverse cultural heritage

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St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 7d

Rick Rescorla Commemorated in Hayle
On 11th September, the people of Hayle held a short ceremony to mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and honour Rick Rescorla, who was born in the town in 1939.

St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society @stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social · 7d

The Federation Carol Service will take place this year at 7pm on Wednesday 10 December at Truro Cathedral.

It will be a memorable evening so be sure to put the date in your diary - one and all welcome.