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We're very sad to learn about the death of Professor Ken Mackinnon, a friend and mentor to many readers here and father of Gàidhlig sociolinguistics. 

Ken is well-known throughout the Gaelic world and beyond for his groundbreaking work on Gaelic language use and policy.

Not only will he be deeply missed in Alba but also in Kernow. 

During the WW2 London Blitz Ken, as a boy, was evacuated to Cornwall. 

His stay instilled a lasting impression on him as well as an enduring love for Cornish language and culture. 

Saint Morwenna is a late 5th century early 6th century Celtic saint whose feast day is 8th July. She was born in Wales (Cymru) and is the brother of St. Nectan (c. 468 AD - c. 510 AD). Morwenna is the eponymous patron saint of Morwenstow (Cornish: Logmorwenna) in the north of Cornwall (Cornish: Kernow).  Morwenna is said to have been the daughter of Brychan Brycheiniog, a legendary 5th-century King of Brycheiniog which was an independent kingdom in the South of Wales in the Early Middle Ages.

In the semi - final of the UEFA European Championship being played tomorrow (7th July 2021)  Denmark are playing England. Aigh Vie Danvarg - Good Luck Denmark!

In the semi - final of the UEFA European Championship being played tomorrow (7th July 2021)  Denmark are playing England. Aigh Vie Danvarg - Good Luck Denmark!

Tynwald Day (Manx: Laa Tinvaal), the National Day of the Isle of Man (Mannin) is held on the 5th of July. It is traditionally when the government for the Isle of Man go to Tynwald Hill to read a summary of the laws passed over the last year. The reading is given in Manx Gaelic and English. The artificial hill, which is thought to have started as a Bronze Age burial mound, is made up of four circular platforms. It is said to have been a meeting place for the Celtic midsummer assembly. Hence there is a large Celtic Cross on the site representing the Celtic god, Lugh.

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The Welsh Government withdrew eligibility for Economic Resilience Fund support from shooting businesses for being “related to blood sports” last month. The Welsh Government’s £500 million Economic Resilience Fund was established to support businesses in dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. The decision to refuse to support shooting related businesses has predicably come under fire from British Association for Shooting and Conservation. They state that the Welsh Government has a “complete lack of understanding” of the importance of shooting to the Welsh economy.

As feelings grow in Cornwall seeking a future away from the control of the dysfunctional Westminster Government, we are pleased to forward news releases and photographs issued by growing campaign groups and Cornish activists.

Other groups are increasingly in contact with us concerned at increasing numbers of second homes and an out of control tourism sector which are combining to adversely impact on the natural environment and denying indigenous Cornish people of proper homes and civil rights.

Cornish Community Voice

Cross the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall, look to the right and there you will see the 20 metre (66 feet) tall Celtic Cornish Cross erected in 2013.

The work of sculptor Simon Thomas the Polruan-based artist celebrates Cornwall’s cultural history and future projects.

The Cornish Cross was officially launched by TV personalities Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan, after the The Big Lottery Fund made possible both the sculpture project and the regeneration of the two-acre Elwell Woods where it is sited.

Here we are in the year 2021 and the Isle of Man (Manx: Mannin) still has a Lieutenant Governor!  A representative of the British monarchy (head of state), styled as "His Excellency". A topic that is to the fore at the moment as the five year term of the present governor has come to its end. After advertising for a new one, their identity is due to be announced. A nice little number for a civil servant who will get an official residence, all expenses paid, at Government House and receive an annual salary of around £108,208.