About this Event
Cornish Carols with The Red River Singers
Join us at the museum for an evening of Cornish carols!
Cornish carols are unique and have a long history which deserves recognition. From the simple folk carols to the more ornate ‘carol-hymns’ by Thomas Merritt, these carols are part of Cornwall’s rich communal singing.
The Red River Singers, based in Pool and named after the nearby river, are a Cornish folk choir who began life in 2012. They sing monthly at The Countryman Inn at Piece and specialise in Cornish songs, including the well-known pub songs, carols, folksongs and those in the Cornish language. During the winter of 2019 they recorded an album of some of the classic Cornish Carols called Arise & Sing and have sung these carols at many events including those for the Federation of Old Cornwall Societies at many churches and at Truro Cathedral.
They are led by Hilary Coleman, Cornish bard and musician, who co-authored the book, ‘Hark! The Glad Sound of Cornish Carols’, in 2017 which received an Holyer An Gof award in 2018 as well as the Publishers Cup.
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Profit from ticket sales for this event will go to Truro Foodbank.
Truro Foodbank is a charity based in the Truro area and operating under the umbrella of the Trussell Trust. The project was founded by local churches and community groups , working together towards stopping hunger in our local area. They provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to them in crisis. To find out more about Truro Foodbank and how to donate directly, please click here.
Anyone under the age of 14 should be accompanied by an adult
Refreshments available
Bar available
Whole museum open
Pay what you feel £6/£8/£10
Accessibility and pre visit information
Ticket will include entry to the event, evening entry to the museum from 6:30pm, and access to the museum shop. A bar will also be open on the night, serving wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee for an additional cost.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Royal Cornwall Museum, 25 River Street, Truro, United Kingdom
GBP 6.00 to GBP 10.00
