DAVIDSTOW Church was a hive of activity on Saturday, July 9, as it threw open its doors to celebrate everything Cornish for the entire weekend.

In true Cornish style people soon had plenty to eat and drink and were tucking into the hog roast at a very reasonable £3 a serving.

Bill Pearce churchwarden said: “Once again we are celebrating everything Cornish and all in aid of the church window restoration fund. The size of the pig we have roasted could certainly feed the whole of Cornwall!”

Once people were fed, watered and rested, the community really started to pulled together. They took part in a traditional raffle or the chance to name the bears or win the lot or try higher or lower cards. A treasure hunt was another favourite and there was a picture corner where people could have their picture taken with the Cornish Womble.

In another corner of the church Cornish passports could be purchased as well as learning the Cornish language.

Three Callington Cornish language class colleagues had a stall with books and pamphlets to learn more and promote this Celtic language.

Pam Cox, Cornish language colleague, said: “There has been alot of interest today, particularly we have found the younger generation are showing more interest in the language but also people that have moved down to Cornwall have shown real interest, not just in the language but the history, which isn’t taught in the schools.”

Cornish cakes could be bought along with jams, marmalades and chutneys from the preserves stall. A craft table sold pretty animal print bags and peg bags. The bric-a-brac stall was the perfect place to pick up a piece of old linen for a snip with a vintage piece of china to compliment it.

Soon everyone started to prepare for the concert and welcome The Press Gang Singers, who sang sea shanties as well as songs of Cornwall. The singers, who originate from St Austell, say their aim is to primarily have fun and entertain but to preserve the songs and singing traditions of Cornwall.

Mr Pearce said: “The concert went brilliantly and The Press Gang Singers loved the hog roast and thought it a wonderful idea!”

Revel Sunday began at 4pm with Songs of Praise with the service being read in both Cornish and English. Following a traditional cream tea of pasty, splits and cream, saffron, junket and a cuppa, Cur Tereba Nessa Choir and Cornish story teller Moe Keast took to the stage.

It was a new venture for Revel Sunday but everyone felt it had been extremely interesting and enjoyable.

Mr Pearce said: “Moe Keast had us in absolute stitches with her irreverent observations on Cornwall and its visitors.

“I would like to thank all sponsors. We raised over £1,000 which was a substantial amount considering it is carnival season.”