Welcome to the Bodmin Old Cornwall Society webpages. We also have a Facebook page with our latest news and posts.
We meet on the 2nd Wednesday in the month (except December) in The Shire House Suite , Priory Park, Bodmin. This is the building at the entrance to the car park on the right hand side. There is disabled access also available. Meetings comment at 2.30 pm and refreshments available. Doors open at 2pm.
The Society welcomes new members and we do ask for a £2 donation from visitors.
Subscriptions £7.00 per annum Members free but we do ask visitors for a £2.00 donation. Refreshments available at the end of each meeting
Whilst every effort will be made to keep to the planned programme, circumstances may make it necessary to change certain events.
Contact President Stephanie Thomas, 07833 222161, honiley47@aol.com
Officers
President: Duncan Paul Matthews
Vice President/Secretary: Stephanie Thomas 01208 872644 / 07833222161
Treasurer/Recorder: Richard Polkinghorne
Founded: 1927
Colours: Wine Red & Cream
Aims and Objectives
To explore the antiquities, architecture, heritage and natural history of Cornwall.
To take an active part in preserving historical buildings, stone monuments, wayside crosses and other ancient artefacts.
"Gather up the fragments that remain that nothing be lost"
Bodmin OCS Programme: 2025
Wednesday 9th April - Talk: "Charlestown" by Lyndon Allen
Wednesday 14th May - Talk: "Into Bodmin - The Old Library" by Fin Irwin & Lisa Glithero
Wednesday 11th June -Talk / Performance: "Henric & Yohanna" by Merv & Alison Davey
Sunday 22nd June - Thomas Flamank Memorial Service held at Higher Bore Street, Bodmin
Wednesday 9th July - Talk: Sir Goldsworthy Gurney 1793-1895 - Duncan Paul Matthews
Thursday 7th August - Bodmin Bombing Memorial Service held in Pool Street, Bodmin
Wednesday 13th August - Talk: "Bodmin Moors -Hidden Industrial Corners" - Mark Camp
Sunday 17th August 1500hrs - Prayer Book Rebellion Service held in Bodmin Parish Church
Wednesday 10th Sept - Talk: "Where Cornish Folklore meets Cornish History" by Mike O'Connor
Wednesday 8th October - Talk: "Lanlivet & Surrounding District" by Len Sheppard
Wednesday 12th Nov - Talk: "Connections between between Lanhydrock & the
Liskeard District by Brian Oldham
