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photographic exhibition at the Pop-In. Her local knowledge is second to none and this has been of immense value to the team.
JOE PARSONS
On 4 July Joe is hosting the “Jousting and Manly Sports” at his business, The Arthurian Centre at Slaughterbridge. This is the biggest and most exciting event of the festival and we were very relieved to hear that he had ‘done something like this before’. Already on the site is a group of archaeologists from Winchester University, working on a village they are dating at 1250. Joe’s dedication to bringing this together has been impressive and his apparently relaxed approach gives us all a great deal of confidence.
JOE PARSONS
On 4 July Joe is hosting the “Jousting and Manly Sports” at his business, The Arthurian Centre at Slaughterbridge. This is the biggest and most exciting event of the festival and we were very relieved to hear that he had ‘done something like this before’. Already on the site is a group of archaeologists from Winchester University, working on a village they are dating at 1250. Joe’s dedication to bringing this together has been impressive and his apparently relaxed approach gives us all a great deal of confidence.
REVD JIM BENTON-EVANS
Ever since we first talked to Jim about the Charter 750 celebrations he has been way ahead of us. He alone took the idea of Reading the Riot Act to the new Bishop of Truro, the Rt Reverend Tim Thornton, and managed to agree a space in his busy diary for him to come to Camelford. He has also been incredibly helpful about discussing and facilitating the use of his Churches for various events. His involvement is always positive and dealings with Jim are a pleasure.
JILL JEFFS
Jill’s involvement with the team increased when she retired from Barclays Bank late in 2008 and since then she has been a powerhouse of activity. Her contacts within Camelford are invaluable and her work with the Girl Guides has been incredibly helpful, not least in the
JILL JEFFS
Jill’s involvement with the team increased when she retired from Barclays Bank late in 2008 and since then she has been a powerhouse of activity. Her contacts within Camelford are invaluable and her work with the Girl Guides has been incredibly helpful, not least in the
JOANNA RAYMOND-BARKER
A local historian, Joanna started this ball rolling by making a presentation to Camelford Town Council early in the summer of 2008. She highlighted the 1259 Charter and its importance to Camelford, and enthused in such a way that it became imperative for us to celebrate this Charter.
Joanna has organised a Study Day on 27 June on “Aspects of 13th Century Life”, to be held in St Thomas’s Church. The speakers on this Study Day are leading authorities in their subjects. Her booklet, Camelford’s 1259 Charter, will be launched at The Camelford Gallery on 13 June when she will be signing copies. With the help of Sid Goodman she and Sally Holden are researching the Camelford boundaries for “Beating the Bounds” at 2 pm on Sunday, 14 June. A member of the Washaway West Gallery Choir, she has persuaded them to perform a concert with readings from Camelford’s history on 21 June at 3 pm, followed by tea, with a collection for Save the Children.
Joanna has been an inspiration to us all, as well as keeping us more or less on the historical ‘straight and narrow’.
Joanna has organised a Study Day on 27 June on “Aspects of 13th Century Life”, to be held in St Thomas’s Church. The speakers on this Study Day are leading authorities in their subjects. Her booklet, Camelford’s 1259 Charter, will be launched at The Camelford Gallery on 13 June when she will be signing copies. With the help of Sid Goodman she and Sally Holden are researching the Camelford boundaries for “Beating the Bounds” at 2 pm on Sunday, 14 June. A member of the Washaway West Gallery Choir, she has persuaded them to perform a concert with readings from Camelford’s history on 21 June at 3 pm, followed by tea, with a collection for Save the Children.
Joanna has been an inspiration to us all, as well as keeping us more or less on the historical ‘straight and narrow’.
SALLY HOLDEN
As the person behind our local and, unusually, private museum Sally was a ‘must’ to have on the committee and she managed to find the time to do this amongst her many other commitments. She is working with Joanna on “Beating the Bounds” and organising an exhibition of local artefacts at The Museum, which will be opened on 13 June, and the
As the person behind our local and, unusually, private museum Sally was a ‘must’ to have on the committee and she managed to find the time to do this amongst her many other commitments. She is working with Joanna on “Beating the Bounds” and organising an exhibition of local artefacts at The Museum, which will be opened on 13 June, and the
fundraising activities of the team. A fantastic organiser she always achieves what she sets out to do, and her contact with both Camelford Primary School and Sir James Smith’s Community School (which she attended a wee while ago) has been effective and essential in involving the schools in this community project. The Pageant on 11 July was her idea and she will undoubtedly make it a great success. She is a great asset to the team.
JO HUNTER/DIONNE PEERS
We were delighted when, at the instigation of Ada McCormick, Adult Education came on board and suggested a day full of mediaeval skills being demonstrated by their tutors. Jo Hunter had set this up and has now handed over to her colleague Dionne Peers. The day they are planning, on 27 June at Camelford Hall, will be fascinating and their willingness to be involved has been impressive. We thank them for taking the time in their already busy schedule to work on this.
AUDREY COPUS
What a find Audrey is. She phoned after reading an article in the local newspapers and offered her services to help with 13th century costumes. She told us she had some costumes in her loft. What an understatement. Now a widow, she and her husband had been part of a group putting on mediaeval plays in Kent, more specifically the group had performed Murder in the Cathedral many times, in Canterbury Cathedral, with
JO HUNTER/DIONNE PEERS
We were delighted when, at the instigation of Ada McCormick, Adult Education came on board and suggested a day full of mediaeval skills being demonstrated by their tutors. Jo Hunter had set this up and has now handed over to her colleague Dionne Peers. The day they are planning, on 27 June at Camelford Hall, will be fascinating and their willingness to be involved has been impressive. We thank them for taking the time in their already busy schedule to work on this.
AUDREY COPUS
What a find Audrey is. She phoned after reading an article in the local newspapers and offered her services to help with 13th century costumes. She told us she had some costumes in her loft. What an understatement. Now a widow, she and her husband had been part of a group putting on mediaeval plays in Kent, more specifically the group had performed Murder in the Cathedral many times, in Canterbury Cathedral, with
