‘Newquay is a town very close to my heart which has a proud place in Cornwall’s story. Although it has been a major tourist destination for more than a century it still maintains a proud local tradition of celebrating its Cornishness through culture and heritage while extending a warm welcome to those who come from elsewhere.’

With these heartfelt words in mind Merv Davey, Telynyor an Weryn, Grand Bard of Cornwall, prepares to deliver his short address to Newquay’s townspeople and visitors on behalf of the bards of Gorsedh Kernow who will gather in the Killacourt for their annual Proclamation ceremony on Saturday, April 21. 

‘Despite the obvious importance of our culture and heritage it is constantly under threat,’ the Grand Bard will say, ‘and yet more and more we realise that these are essential for our own future sustainability.’

The Grand Bard is expected to challenge once again the status quo by calling on the Government to honour its commitment to the protection delivered by legislation.  He will also urge Cornwall Council to recognise more fully the role of culture in our future lives.