• 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

  • In Memoriam: Malcolm (Mac) Foster Walters
    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”.
  • Hayle Old Cornwall Society: Meeting report
    by Hayle OCS
    The February meeting of the Hayle Old Cornwall Society included a visual talk from new President Jonathan Warner.  All but one of the images shown were from his own Postcard and Photo collection of old images of villages around Hayle, including Lelant, St Erth, Canonstown, Angarrack and Connor Downs. 
  • Alverton Well Clear-Up by Penzance Old Cornwall Society
    by Penzance OCS
    Penzance Old Cornwall Society members clean up the Alverton Well.