Who’s Who
There are a number of organisations working
with Cornish or who have an interest in it. This directory is
designed to help you understand what each one does or is
responsible for.
Cornish Language Organisations
Agan Tavas
A membership organisation, Agan Tavas arranges events including a
language weekend, and publishes books, newsletters and An
Gowsva magazine. The organisation supports those who prefer to use
Unified Cornish or Unified Cornish Revised.
Contact: Ray Chubb [email protected] or 01209 842394
Website: www.agantavas.com
Cussel an Tavaz Kernûak
Established to support those who prefer to use Late/Modern Cornish,
the Cussel arranges classes and events for members and publishes
books and other material.
Contact: Jan Lobb [email protected] or
01872 262667
Website: www.cornishlanguage.org.uk/
Kesva an Taves Kernewek
Kesva an Taves
Kernewek was established in 1967 by the Gorseth and the Federation
of Old Cornwall Societies to promote Cornish. Its members are
either appointed representatives or are elected by Kowethas an Yeth
Kernewek. The Board administers examinations in Cornish, publishes
books and runs classes.
Contact: Maureen Pierce [email protected]
or 01579 382511
Website: www.kesva.org
Kowethas an Yeth Kernewek
A membership organisation, the Kowethas was established in the
1970s. It organises events including a language weekend, publishes
books and a regular magazine and elects the members of the Cornish
Language Board.
Contact: Tim Hambly [email protected]
or 01566 773716
Website: www.cornish-language.org
The Bishop of Truro’s Advisory Group for Services in the
Cornish Language
This Advisory Group advises on the use of Cornish in worship. It
helps organise Cornish services in various locations, publishes
material and maintains links with similar groups in other Celtic
countries.
Contact: Brian Coombes, 191 Boslowick Road, Falmouth, Cornwall,
TR11 4QF
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