Initiates from Cornwall, England, the USA, South Australia and Mexico gathered at the Gorsedh ceremony in Bude on Saturday 5th. September in glorious Cornish sunshine to process through the bardic circle and be admitted by Grand Bard Jenefer Lowe into the bardic community.
Photographers: James Kitto and Ivor Corkell
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1. Jim Christophers, Trencreek, Newquay (Kanor Keur Mawnan)
For the promotion of Kernow through Music.
2. Bridget Collinge, Tavistock (Karores Menhiryon)
By examination in the Cornish language and continuing work for Kernow
3. Jane Cunio, Montacute, Somerset (Ahwesydh Porth Bud)
By examination in the Cornish language and continuing work for Kernow
4. Elizabeth Dale, Perranworthal (Edhen Kernewek)
For preserving local heritage and our cultural history
5. Emma Gibson, Paul (Myrgh Breweni)
For promoting the Cornish language, culture and identity in the community.
6. Paul Haas, Grass Valley, California, U.S.A (Lev an Nans Gwels)
For promoting Cornish Identity in the U.S.A.
7. Rosalyn Hayward, Luxulyan (Arlodhes an Lowarth)
For promoting Cornish cultural life, encouraging community participation in Cornish customs, history and identity.
8. Fin Irwin, Bodmin (Tevyer an Gemeneth)
For working on projects that strengthen the distinct Cornish Identity in Bodmin and its environs.
9. Will Keating, Falmouth (Awen an Gemeneth)
For the promotion of Kernow through Music.
10. Judith Lawrence, Penzance (Trosyer Tamm ha Tamm)
For promoting Kernewek in her community.
11. Phil Lokan, South Australia (Den an Winland)
For promoting Cornish Identity in Australia.
12. Robin McCarthy, Grampound Road (Awel Ebrel)
By examination in the Cornish language and continuing work for Kernow.
13. Mark Mitchley, Gorran Haven (Vyajyer dre Dermyn)
By examination in the Cornish language and continuing work for Kernow.
14. Susan Opie, Newlyn (Krefter gans Geryow)
By examination in the Cornish language and continuing work for Kernow.
15. Stephen Polglase, Ashton, Helston (Stenor a Hwel Meur)
For promoting Kernow by sharing his knowledge of Cornish history, mining and heritage.
16. Ann Preston-Jones, Truro (Kestylli)
By promoting Cornish culture through care, conservation and management of archaeology
17. Catherine Quayle, Diamond Springs, California U.S.A. (Gwythiades an Gegin)
For promoting Cornish Identity in the U.S.A.
18. Tamara Rosenwyn (Rosenwynn an Lysarth)
For the promotion of Kernow through drama and arts in the Lizard community.
19. Francesco Trejo, Hidalgo, Mexico (Mab Denbal)
For promoting Cornish Identity in Mexico.
20. Cathy Woolcock, Redruth (Myrgh Pennwydh)
For her dedication to Kernow and its heritage.
21. Francesca Churchill-Zerilli (Tour Porth Bud)
For working on projects that strengthen the distinct Cornish identity in Bude and its environs.