Cusk yn ta John Dudding

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of John Dudding of Falmouth.

John was heavily involved in the Cornish cultural scene and worked tirelessly to build on the already strong relationship between the Cornish and Bretons during festivals such as Aberfest.

Everyone who met him instantly liked him and John helped instigate and run many of Cornwall’s often eccentric and anarchic feast day events including Montol, Golowan, Mock Mayor days, Candlemass, May Horns and many others.

Many a time Cornish revellers wandered into a pub dressed in weird costumes to be met by John at the bar insisting he get the rounds in.

He’d then lead the dances and play the music.

A committed pan Celticist, internationalist and a stalwart of Lowender Peran, John was always cheerful with a dry sense of humour and he had an insightful comment on everything.

He attended May Horns this year, and brightened the whole 'socially distanced' event with his wacky costume and strange sounding horn!

John's passing has come as an enormous shock to his family and wide circle of friends in the Cornish cultural movement and we take a moment to mourn the departure of a true Cornish character who was widely respected and loved.

Our most sincere condolences to his family and friends across the Duchy, in Brittany and beyond.

Cusk yn ta John.

Image: John Dudding

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