We warmly welcome all OCS members to our new event series for the Springtime, inviting you to beat the January blues...
This event series is an initiative by Lore & Piece, in collaboration with the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies!
A varied programme exploring the churches of Cornwall, as well as giving opportunity for socialising.
Each series will focus on a different group of churches - united by a particular aspect(s).
For 2026, the primary focus will be Medieval wall paintings: the paintings, the people, the politics...
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The final event for the 2026 series will be held on Thursday 23rd April.
Meet us at St Just church, St Just-in-Penwith, at 11am, for a guided tour, including a short talk on its wall paintings.
We will be leaving around 1pm.
This will also include a brief introduction to its carved stonework: with thanks to Ann Preston-Jones & Andrew Langdon for the information.
Next, we will have our LUNCH break from 1pm - 2pm - slightly longer to give you the opportunity to visit the Dog & Rabbit cafe, should you wish!
Our final stop will be the Knut Centre, from 2pm-c.3:30pm, for a short talk/tour about Plain-an-Gwarries. You may eat lunch here if you wish (from 1:30pm onwards).
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NOTES:
Refreshments may be provided at each church's discretion; donations welcome.
Each event is limited to max.capacity of 30 people.
The content of each event may differ slightly, and may include other cultural elements, such as local carols, Cornish folk music, and tours/talks of relevant nearby historic places.
Attendees will need to make their own way/lift-share to each location in the event.
Attendees do not have to attend all locations at each event (i.e. you are welcome to visit only one church if wanted).
Your lunch break is yours to spend however you want, but a packed lunch is advised, esp. for more rural locations.
As we are visiting holy places, and the weather may be wet, please wear appropriate clothing & footwear.
Please bring anything else you may need with you, and an umbrella is recommended.
You may also like the following events from Lore & Piece:
- Next month, 12th March, 11:00 am, SAINTS & SOCIALS: Kerrier in Helston
- Next month, 19th March, 11:00 am, SAINTS & SOCIALS: Historic Duchy in Launceston
- This April, 8th April, 11:00 am, MINE x Crafts: Minerals, Myths & Material Culture in Penzance
Also check out other
Arts events in Penzance,
Fine Arts events in Penzance.
