The
Federation of Old Cornwall Societies
The Organisation for those who love Cornwall.
"Cuntelleugh an brewyon us gesys na vo kellys travyth"
Gather up the fragments that are left that nothing be lost.)
Registered Charity No. 247283
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Click here to read a report of the 2008 / 9 competition with the results Competition 2009 / 11 "Cornwall in the Fifties"
An invitation to Old Cornwall Societies & Members – The Federation would like you to enter its 2009/11 Competition to create a package of information about the era of the Fifties in your Society’s area of Cornwall. A lot has already been written and recorded about the topic, but Old Cornwall is renowned for its concern with the minutiae as well as the bigger picture. We ‘gather the fragments’.... Below are a series of film clips of Cornwall from the 1950's Pathe News. I hope you find some inspiration from watching them.
So what’s it all about? The content can be as varied as you can make it –
What should it contain
Tip:
Try to avoid re-hashing what other people have
published already. Who can be involved? This is a Project in which members of all ages can engage - If you recall the period but don’t feel confident setting it down, pair up with someone who can take notes, write well, and/or use a computer. If you have computer skills, take on the role of word-processor. If you have a camera, use it for recording the structures and artifacts which survive today, and don’t forget a portrait of anyone supplying first-hand reminiscences is also valuable. If you have a talent for drawing, or sketching, why not put your artistic interpretation skills to good use here? Tip: It is probably a good idea to ‘elect’ someone with good organisational aptitude as a team leader and to meet from time to time to review progress. What will happen to the packages? The Federation deposits its books, journals and papers at the Courtney Library of the Royal Institution of Cornwall in Truro. There they are safely stored and available for bona fide researchers by prior arrangement with the Federation. However, any Society wishing to keep its package may do so, and the Federation suggests that it be the Recorder’s responsibility to preserve it. Will it be published? Depending upon the success of the Project, the Federation may wish to publish parts of the gathered information, or to use the data so collected (in books or journals). Entry to the Competition confirms that the Federation’s Officers may do so without obstruction; and that they may give authority to other researchers who may wish to use the information provided that there is due acknowledgement of the source. The rules. Who may enter? All Old Cornwall Societies may enter. An individual may also enter but the Competition is designed to encourage Society members to help each other. Presentation A folder-file or box-file suitable for A4 paper will be preferred. Content structured for easy comprehension and use will also bring credit. Judging The judges will be a panel of independent persons of note with an interest in Cornwall’s history. Winning The winning Society will receive a Trophy to be retained throughout 2011, and the inestimable associated glory! The Timetable The competition was officially ‘launched’ at the General Meeting at County Hall, Truro, on Saturday 1st March The closing date is 30th January 2011. The winners will be announced at the General Meeting on Saturday 5th March 2011 Entries to: David Stark, Orchard Lodge, London Apprentice, St Austell, PL26 7AR. Tel 01726-75423.
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