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.
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.
Click on an event to find out more and get involved!
Latest News
- Airing Old Cornwall Society Banners
By John Thornton, Penzance OCS. I thought I would share my experience of being a stand-in banner bearer. It was not something I had considered until I saw the low banner turnout at An Gof. - In Memoriam: Sidney John Neale, Launceston OCSThe Federation of Old Cornwall Societies records with respect and affection the passing of Sidney John Neale, Map Pedherwyn a’n Cleth, a man whose life was deeply rooted in the places, people, and heritage of North Petherwin and Launceston.
- Mullion OCS Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The first meeting of Mullion Old Cornwall took place in January 1951. Seventy-five years later we decided to celebrate this event on 8th August 2016. It was a beautiful sunny day for a guided walk around the village sharing memories of people and places in 1951.