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Gorsedd Concert 6th September 2008. Tickets available at Looe Tourist Information Centre
Dehwelans – the Festival of Cornwall
1st - 7th September 2008
Free Cornish language taster session - Saturday July 5th
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The Open Gorseth
The largest ceremony performed by Gorseth Kernow is the annual "Open Gorseth" when new bards are admitted and competition prizes and major awards are presented. This year it will be performed, weather permitting, in the open, on Barbican Sports Field, East Looe at 12 noon or if the weather is inclement in Looe Community School.
Bards, following robing, will process to the Gorseth site and form a large circle, at the North-eastern point of which is a platform (The Rock) on which stand the Grand Bard, the Deputy Grand Bard, the Gorseth Secretary and delegates from the Welsh and Breton Gorseths.
The ceremony includes a symbolic call to the four corners of the Nation, made by the Horner and the ceremony of peace.
A dance by local children from Sheila¹s School of Dancing precedes the "Lady of Cornwall", Christie Phillips, who is escorted by the Sword Bearer across the circle, presenting a sheaf of flowers and corn to the Grand Bard, symbolising God's gifts to Mankind.
After the ceremony of the Sword the Grand Bard asks all to swear their loyalty to Cornwall. All the Bards then sing "Land of Our Fathers". The Cry of Peace, which preceded the opening of the Gorseth, is repeated before the Gorseth is declared closed
Looe wins the Five Towns Challenge
Councillors Jim Rothwell and Wally Scarah (Wallyman) and Jim’s sons crewed the winning boat in the race and won by a fantastic four lengths.
They were presented with a cup, which was supplied by Waitrose, to be held by Looe until the next Saltash Regatta.
We are very proud to be the first holders of the Cup and will, of course, defend our title!
August 2008
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