• Old Cornwall Banner Bearers at the Gorsedh in Padstow, 2023. Photo by Sue Biscoe.
  • Newquay Old Cornwall Society Chairman Cracks Joke During Guided Walk
  • Federation of Old Cornwall Societies President Nev Meek and Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Pol Hodge, Hayle, 2022
  • Madron Old Cornwall Society’s Crying the Neck ceremony. 27th September 2021
  • St Just-In-Penwith Old Cornwall Society visit to Rosevale Mine
  • St Agnes Old Cornwall Society Walk to Wheal Coates
  • Padstow Carollers sing at Truro Cathedral in Federation Service, 2023

The Old Cornwall Movement represents over a century of community action to collect, preserve, celebrate and share all that we hold dear about Cornwall, its history and culture.

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Supporting local traditions, hosting talks, putting on projects and activities – your local Old Cornwall Society is the gateway to getting involved in Cornish heritage and culture.

Upcoming Events

Each of the Old Cornwall Societies runs an annual programme of talks and activities.

The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies also puts on Winter and Summer Festivals, as well as other events and training throughout the year.

One and all are welcome to join – whether born here or drawn here, find out more about Cornwall’s rich heritage and culture in your local area community.

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Latest News

  • Tales of the Tides: Voices of the Sea – A Major New Project for 2026
    by Federation Of Old Cornwall Societies
    The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies is delighted to share the news that we have been awarded a Blue Sparks grant from the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park to deliver an ambitious new project throughout 2026: Tales of the Tides: Voices of the Sea.
  • Obituary: Moira Sheila Tangye, Kevrenores Kernow hag Ameryky
    by Federation Of Old Cornwall Societies
    The Old Cornwall movement mourns the passing of Moira Sheila Tangye (née Flavin), bard of Gorsedh Kernow and a steadfast champion of Cornish heritage, who has died at the age of 90.
  • In Memoriam: Malcolm (Mac) Foster Waters
    by Federation Of Old Cornwall Societies
    The Old Cornwall movement has lost one of its most steadfast champions with the passing of Malcolm (Mac) Foster Waters, Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, Cunteller an Brewyon—“Gatherer of the Fragments”.