Council Members
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Grand Bard and Deputy Grand Bard
Bardh Meur/Grand Bard, Pol Hodge, Mab Stenak Vur
Barded in 1991 at Roche Rock by examination in the Cornish language. GK Ceremonial Sword Bearer to 2018. Elected to GK Council 2018. Deputy Grand Bard 2018-2021. Made Grand Bard 2021. Member of all sub-committees.
Kannas Bardh Meur, Deputy Grand Bard, Jenefer Lowe, Gwythvosen
Barded in 1979 at Bodmin and Boscawen Un commemorative ceremony by examination in the Cornish Language. Joined GK Council in 2018. Became Deputy Grand Bard in 2021. Member of all sub-committees.
Elected Members
Bert Biscoe, Viajor Gans Geryow.
Barded in 1995 at Marazion for services to Cornwall. Joined GK Council in 2009. Political Advisor to Bardh Meur. GK Working Group.
James Daniel, An Ojyon
Barded in 2016 at St Keverne by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2018.
Mark Dungey, Donsyor Lanust
Barded in 2001 at St Columb for services to Cornish dance. Chair Archives and Publications sub committee. St Piran’s banner bearer. Joined GK Council in 2018.
Tim Hambly, Roscarrek
Barded in 1991 at Roche Rock by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council as an elected member in 2018. Ceremonial Chief Marshal.
Peter Harvey, Godhonydh an Nor
Barded in 2010 at St Ives by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2012.
Rael Harvey, Myrgh Mydroilyn
Barded in 2010 at St Ives by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2015.
David Holman, Rifelwas
Barded in 2011 at Helston for services to Cornish family history. Membership Secretary. Returning Officer for Grand Bard/Deputy Grand Bard elections. Co-opted to GK Council in January 2017. Communications sub-committee. Joined GK Council as an elected member in 2018.
Esther Johns, Tamm Steren
Barded in 2007 at Penzance by examination in the Cornish language. Secretary 2010-2018. Joined GK Council in 2021.
Kim Cooper, Karores Lyvrow
Barded in 2015 at St Austell for services to Cornish heritage. Joined GK Council in 2021.
Gareth Parry, Mab Meliner Gwlan
Barded in 2014 at Torpoint by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2015. Official GK photographer. Co-chair Holyer an Gof Publishers’ Awards.
Pat Parry, Gwylan Gernow
Barded in 2014 at Torpoint by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2015. Webmaster. Communications sub-committee. Co-chair Holyer an Gof Publishers’ Awards.
Maureen Pierce, Cares Awgrym
Barded in 1988 at Poldhu, Marazion by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2009. Ceremonial Initiates Steward. Awards and Competitions sub-committee. Language sub-committee. GK representative on Cornish Language Board (KESVA).
Roger Bailey, Penrudh
Barded in 2007 at Penzance by examination in the Cornish language. Webmaster and elected to GK Council in 2021.
Jack Morrison, Mester a Gevrinyow
Barded in 2020 at Lys Kernow. Awards Secretary & Council Member from 2021.
Kensa Broadhurst, Kensa
Barded in 2020 at Lys Kernow by examination in the Cornish language. Elected to GK Council in 2021.
Kate Neale, Gwandryades an Mororik
Barded in 2019 at St Just. Elected to GK Council in 2021.
Past Grand Bards
Jori Ansell, Caradok
Barded in 1978 at Merry Maidens, St Buryan by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council as elected member in 1985. Deputy Grand Bard 1988-1991. Grand Bard 1991-1994. Chair GK Constitutional sub-committee.
Maureen Fuller, Steren Mor
Barded in 1977 at Nine Maidens, St Columb Major by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 1992. Deputy Grand Bard 2009-2012. Grand Bard 2012-2015. Advisor to Bardh Meur. Admissions Secretary. GK Ceremonial sub-committee. GK Working Group.
Ann Trevenen Jenkin, Bryallen.
Barded in 1957 at Predannack, Mullion by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 1994 as Deputy Grand Bard. Grand Bard 1997-2000. Archives and Publications sub committee. Co-custodian of the GK Special Book Collection at Falmouth University. Gorsedh Kernow book sales. Admissions sub-committee.
Rod Lyon, Tewennow
Barded in 1979 at Bodmin by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2000 as Deputy Grand Bard. Grand Bard 2003-2006. Admissions sub-committee.
Mick Paynter, Skogynn Pryv
Barded in 2003 at Launceston by examination in the Cornish language. Joined GK Council in 2006 as Deputy Grand Bard. Grand Bard 2009-2012. Admissions sub-committee.
Merv Davey, Telynyor an Weryn
Barded in 1978 at Merry Maidens, St Buryan by examination in the Cornish language. Invited in 1983 to become Gorsedh Piper, which continued until 2012 when he became Deputy Grand Bard and joined the GK Council. Grand Bard 2015 until 2018.
Elizabeth Carne, Melennek
Barded in 1978 at Merry Maidens, St Buryan by examination in the Cornish language. Steward to Lady of Cornwall and Dancers for several years until 2015 when she joined the GK Council as Deputy Grand Bard. Grand Bard 2018-2021.
Co-opted Members
Sam Rogerson
Administrative Support to Executive Officers.
Ex-officio Members
Jerry Rogers, Mab Eglosvelyan
Barded in 2010 at St Ives for services to Cornwall in the wider Celtic world. Hon Treasurer. Returning Officer for GK Council elections. GK Working Group. Member of all sub-committees.
John Jenkin, Carrek an Jawl
Barded in 1960 at Camborne for continuation of the historical & language interest which led to his reception as a disciple in 1939. Qualified again in 1981 at Nance, Illogan through examination in the Cornish language. Secretary Emeritus 2001.