St Gerrans & Porthscatho Old Cornwall Society
@stgpoldcornwallsoc.bsky.social
The society is for everyone with an interest in Cornish life, heritage, history, landscape, food and music. Please join us
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1/2 Our new programme starts on Wednesday 8 October. Please join us
Don’t forget to check the pinned post for details of upcoming events including Roseland carols on 4 December at Veryan church, a talk by the wonderful Christine Edwards on 8 December and finally the FOCS Carol service in Truro Cathedral on 10 December.
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Don’t forget to check the pinned post for details of upcoming events including Roseland carols on 4 December at Veryan church, a talk by the wonderful Christine Edwards on 8 December and finally the FOCS Carol service in Truro Cathedral on 10 December.
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Historic lifeboat trust helping children learn about Cornwall's maritime past
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
#Cornwall #Kernow
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Historic lifeboat trust helping children learn about Cornwall's maritime past
The trust, which is taking the place of the Community Interest Company Saving Our Sarah, is in the process of becoming a charity.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Historic lifeboat trust helping children learn about Cornwall's maritime past
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
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School appeals for help to uncover forgotten WW1 stories
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
#Cornwall #Kernow
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School appeals for help to uncover forgotten WW1 stories
Penair School is calling on the community to help uncover the forgotten stories of Cornish miners who served in the First World War.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
School appeals for help to uncover forgotten WW1 stories
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Our usual meeting is on Wednesday night.The subject is Medieval Church Wall Paintings, exploring the wider medieval church landscape, Cornish saints etc.Our speaker is a professional archaeologist, former Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall and current Archaeology Officer for the Federation. Do come
November 9, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Our usual meeting is on Wednesday night.The subject is Medieval Church Wall Paintings, exploring the wider medieval church landscape, Cornish saints etc.Our speaker is a professional archaeologist, former Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall and current Archaeology Officer for the Federation. Do come
November 8, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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One of the oldest Quaker Meeting Houses in the country saved in Cornwall
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
One of the oldest Quaker Meeting Houses in the country saved in Cornwall
The Grade I Listed Friends’ Meeting House at Come-to-Good, Feock was on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
www.falmouthpacket.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:55 AM
One of the oldest Quaker Meeting Houses in the country saved in Cornwall
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
#Cornwall #Kernow
🔗: https://www.falmouthpacket.co...
Courtesy of the Speak Cornish Facebook page
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Courtesy of the Speak Cornish Facebook page
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#WeeklyReads: November - Alfred Wallis: Child Pauper to Artistic Luminary by Matilda Webb.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
November 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
#WeeklyReads: November - Alfred Wallis: Child Pauper to Artistic Luminary by Matilda Webb.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
🖌️ Wallis began painting at 70, capturing ships & memories of old Cornwall. His work helped shape British Modern Art.
📚 This 500+ page biography explores his Cornish roots, life at sea & artistic legacy.
1/2 in November many topics will be explored by Societies including St Ive Harbour, Geevor, C19 Wadebridge, 1920/30 Cornwall, Folktales & Legends, Wrecks, 1847 Flood, Goran, St Just Art, Prehistoric Penwith, Cornish Wrestling, War Graves, Mining, Crab Pots, Coastal history and more….
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 AM
1/2 in November many topics will be explored by Societies including St Ive Harbour, Geevor, C19 Wadebridge, 1920/30 Cornwall, Folktales & Legends, Wrecks, 1847 Flood, Goran, St Just Art, Prehistoric Penwith, Cornish Wrestling, War Graves, Mining, Crab Pots, Coastal history and more….
In conjunction with Cornwall Archaeology Society FOCS has been working on events to help look after some of our scheduled monuments. Initially named "Walk, Talk & Tidy" they aim to appeal to a wide variety of people who care about our heritage. Look out for details and how you can get involved.
November 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
In conjunction with Cornwall Archaeology Society FOCS has been working on events to help look after some of our scheduled monuments. Initially named "Walk, Talk & Tidy" they aim to appeal to a wide variety of people who care about our heritage. Look out for details and how you can get involved.
St Just feast was a real community occasion with representatives of the wide range of local groups and societies. We were honoured to attend.
October 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
St Just feast was a real community occasion with representatives of the wide range of local groups and societies. We were honoured to attend.
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📜 On this day in 1820, John Harris FRHS - miner, poet and proud Cornishman - was born at Bolenowe Carn, near Camborne.
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
📜 On this day in 1820, John Harris FRHS - miner, poet and proud Cornishman - was born at Bolenowe Carn, near Camborne.
1/2 Many thanks for supporting our first talk of the season last week. It was great to hear Martin Brockman again and to listen to his fascinating talk on Iron Men in Wooden Boats
Next month we have a talk on Medieval Church Wall Paintings by Laura Miucci, a lively and enthusiastic archaeologist.
Next month we have a talk on Medieval Church Wall Paintings by Laura Miucci, a lively and enthusiastic archaeologist.
October 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
1/2 Many thanks for supporting our first talk of the season last week. It was great to hear Martin Brockman again and to listen to his fascinating talk on Iron Men in Wooden Boats
Next month we have a talk on Medieval Church Wall Paintings by Laura Miucci, a lively and enthusiastic archaeologist.
Next month we have a talk on Medieval Church Wall Paintings by Laura Miucci, a lively and enthusiastic archaeologist.
October 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Lanyon Quoit in Penwith, Cornwall, is the remains of a prehistoric chamber tomb with a mound some 30m long. The monument consists of a huge capstone, 5.3m long, supported on four upright stones, standing about 3m high. It collapsed in 1815 and was re-erected. #StandingStoneSunday
October 12, 2025 at 3:52 AM
Lanyon Quoit in Penwith, Cornwall, is the remains of a prehistoric chamber tomb with a mound some 30m long. The monument consists of a huge capstone, 5.3m long, supported on four upright stones, standing about 3m high. It collapsed in 1815 and was re-erected. #StandingStoneSunday
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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
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
November 19, 2024 at 5:34 PM
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
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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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
October 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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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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!
October 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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!
October 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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.
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.
Don’t forget. Have an early supper tonight then head out to enjoy the marvellous Martin Brockman talking about the early days of lifeboats.
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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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