Kernow Hosts Successful AGM

A successful Celtic League AGM was reported last weekend, which was held between 17th and 19th July 2009 in the Cornish capital of Truro.

In addition to the actual AGM, a tour of a Cornish brewery, a trip down a tin mine and a visit to an important Cornish Methodist site was also organised by the Kernow Branch, who were hosting the AGM this year over the fully packed three day event. Delegates to the AGM came from all of the Celtic countries, including the USA, the Basque Country and England in one of the most successful AGM's of recent years.

At the AGM itself the issue of how the Celtic League should further develop one of its long term aims of establishing a formal association between the Celtic countries was discussed, preparations for the referendum on independence in Scotland in 2010 and plans for the celebration of the League's 50th anniversary in 2011.

The Saturday evening after the AGM was taken up with a series of talks by special guests covering the Cornish language, politics and history, giving delegates a taste of the past, present and future of Cornish culture, heritage and political life.

The general secretary of the Celtic League, Rhisiart Tal-e-bot, said after the AGM:

«On behalf of the General Council of the Celtic League, I would like to thank the Kernow Branch and other individuals for organising and hosting the AGM, despite some last minute difficulties that involved changing the location, time table and venue of the event. Particular thanks should be extended to Branch Secretary Iwan LeMoine, Branch Convenor Dougie Johnson and Branch Treasurer Tony Leamon.

Thanks should also go to the speakers on the Saturday evening, David Riley, Councillor Julian German, Dr Loveday Jenkin and Councillor Dick Cole, Steve Skinner of Skinner's Brewery and the principle organiser of the Sunday tours, Michael Chappell.»

It was agreed that the next AGM will take place in Mannin (Isle of Man) in 2010.

J B Moffatt Director of Information Celtic League

21/07/09