Cornish Association of South Australia
The association is for those of Cornish decent or those with an interest in Cornwall. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm, except in January, usually at the Rosefield Uniting Church, Carlton Ave, Highgate.
Activities
The Association meets monthly, except in January. Activities include illustrated talks, traditional dinners, an annual day-time reunion, a Cornish Carol celebration, Excursions and a Church parade.
Membership
All persons or organisations showing an interest in the Objects of the Association shall be eligible for membership
Kernewek Lowender (the Cornish Festival)
This is an important aspect of Cornish life in South Australia.The Cornish Association of S.A. is involved and actively supports the Festival. The Association runs “Meet the Cornish” and our Biennial Seminar in conjunction with the Lowender.The Seminar comprises presentations of original research papers relating to the specific theme of each seminar.
Library
The Association’s library is continually being added to and most titles are available for loan. The library is open during each meeting in the Rosefield Uniting Church.
Newsletter
A newsletter is published quarterly and contains not only Association news, but news from other Cornish Associations throughout the world and items of news from Cornwall itself.
Branch
The Yorke Peninsula Branch of the Association meets on the fourth Monday of each month, at 1.00 pm in the School of Mines building, Ellen Street, Moonta.
Home hosting of Cornish visitors has long been a feature of the Association.
Affiliations
The Cornish Association is affiliated with:
- The Joint Commonwealth Societies Council
- The London Cornish Association
It also has close associations with the Bards of the Cornish Gorsedd in Australia.
