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Lostwithiel Old Cornwall Society News Page
Founded : 1952
Colours : Grey and Purple
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The officers of the Lostwithiel Society are:- President:
The Worshipful The Mayor of Lostwithiel Chairman: Mrs. M. Jones Hon. Treasurer: Mr. P. J. Treleaven Hon. Secretary: Mrs. M. Jones (Tel. 01208 873504) Recorder: Miss. V. Strout Committee: Mrs. C. J. Jones, Miss. V. Strout, Mrs. M. Jones, Mrs. A. F. Botterill, Mr. P. J. Treleaven and Mr. D. Botterill. Patrons: Mrs. C. Barnicoat - Miss.E. Santo |
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Unless
stated otherwise, all indoor meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday
of the Month in the Church Rooms at The annual subscription is £7; due at November meeting. All are welcome so why not come and join us. All talks are followed by a chat over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. |
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Notices concerning talks, excursions and any alteration in timing will be posted at various places in the town. |
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Meetings Programme 2009. |
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| Tuesday, January 27th | "Cornish Scientists in the late 18th century. | Prof. Colin Bristow |
| Tuesday, February 24th |
Buffet Supper in the Conservative Club, Queen Street,
"The siege of Lostwithiel 1644. |
Mary Jones |
| Tuesday, March 24th | "Prehistoric Cornwall | Mark Camp |
| Tuesday, April 28th |
"Caradon Hill Mines, then and now." |
Colin Buck |
| May. Proposed outing to Port Eliot, St. Germans. | ||
| Tuesday, September 22nd | “Holman Brothers.” | Hugh Trevarthen |
| Tuesday, October 27th | "Painting in West Cornwall and the Newlyn Artists. | Jonathan Holmes |
| Tuesday, November 24th | AGM and – "Lost towns of Cornwall" | Tony Wood |
| As from January 2009, the Society will meet on the fourth Tuesday of each month from September to April, excluding December, instead of on the fourth Thursday. | ||
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Guided walks in Historic Lostwithiel
Guided walks around Historic Lostwithiel will take place every Thursday from 2 April to 26 September and every Tuesday from 26 May to 22 September, leaving the Community Centre (just off the A390) at 11am, allow about 90 minutes. Groups are welcome at other times by arrangement. The guides are trained volunteers. The charge of £2.50 is for the Lostwithiel Museum, Charity No. 1029141 Children with adults free. The walk is not suitable for dogs. Please phone 01208 872207 for details. |
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| Saturday 7th March 2009 | Federation Spring Meeting | County Hall, Truro |
| 4th July | Summer Festival | Redruth |
| 3th October | Annual General Meeting | County Hall, Truro 2.pm |
| 14th November 2.pm | Winter Festival | Wadebridge Town Hall |
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Federation Journal published twice a year |
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| September 2009 | Esethvos
Kernow.
Eisteddfod of Cornwall. Penzance |
SALTASH |
| September 2009 | Gorsedd |
SALTASH |
| Other Dates | ||
| 5th March | St Piran's Day | Bodmin |
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