Topic:	Hello All
paulk Posts: 8 Posted: 25.May 2008 - 20:48	Hello everyone, I thought I would join up as I am interested in your opinions on English people moving to Cornwall. I visit Cornwall regularly, about every 3 months for around a week at a time, but I refuse to visit in the summer when it has the huge influx of tourists. From the first time that I visited I fell in love with the whole place and the more laid back ways that you are so fortunate to have. I was also amazed how welcoming the Cornish were as I have never had people say hello to me and my wife whilst walking along the street etc. Anyway, we are thinking of maybe moving down to Cornwall next year from Manston, near Margate in Kent but I am a little worried that we will not be accepted as we are outsiders. We are normal working class people,not chavs or rich toffs, I am a carpenter and my wife is an trainee accountant, soon to be a full time mum, so we aren't exactly well off but I love my job, and I can do it anywhere which is a bonus. Any comments are welcome and thanks for reading it
TheElvenLord Posts: 969 Posted: 25.May 2008 - 20:59	Quote have never had people say hello to me and my wife whilst walking along the street etc. We Cornish are generally like that. Just make sure you say hello back because a) if you don;t we know you are foreign b) I find it quite insulting [quote][but I am a little worried that we will not be accepted as we are outsiders./quote] I'm sure as long as you respect the Cornish people, the Cornish culture, the Cornish feelings and the Cornish language, you will be fine. In the above, i mean, don't take the mick out of our accents. Dont take the mick out of our beliefs. Don't take the mick out of our Placenames/Language. All of these, emmets (thats what we call foreigners) generally do. There are plenty of people who come from England who move to Cornwall, and are not treated like outsiders. Egloshal? A yll'ta kewsel adro-dhis ow tos dhe Gernow rag an termyn kynsa? Martesen, an den ma a vynn dhe wodhvos fatell yw Kernow, dhiworth gwel den Londres/Sowsnek. TEL Everything is impossible until it is not.
paulk Posts: 8 Posted: 25.May 2008 - 21:39	Thanks TheElvenLord, We are the respectful type of English, I must admit a high proportion of English are either up their own a**es or have no respect for anyone, maybe due to a lack of discipline(don't want to get me started on that). Thanks for the input. All the best. Paul
Kéighlán Posts: 440 Posted: 25.May 2008 - 21:57	I was fortunate, my father brought me up with discipline (he was a former soldier) and im lucky i did not turn into a self-hating street chav, and i learnt to respect everyone and everything, including myself. If i were to move to Cornwall, i would make sure i learnt the language, did everything i could to promote the Cornish culture and fly the Pirans flag. I would fly the flag os St George, but many Cornishmen and woman find it offensive so i wouldn't. Id just keep it inside. walk with Jesus! just look out for speedboats.
TheElvenLord Posts: 969 Posted: 26.May 2008 - 17:33	Quotewas fortunate, my father brought me up with discipline (he was a former soldier) and im lucky i did not turn into a self-hating street chav, and i learnt to respect everyone and everything, including myself And me. My father was in the Navy, and I notice a trend that people who's parents (mostly fathers) were in the Armed forces DONT turn into Chavs. QuoteThanks TheElvenLord, We are the respectful type of English, I must admit a high proportion of English are either up their own a**es or have no respect for anyone, maybe due to a lack of discipline(don't want to get me started on that). Your welcome. If you stay on this forum, you will learn our culture and beliefs (indeed if you look at the other topics) TEL Everything is impossible until it is not.
Cawsando Posts: 540 Posted: 26.May 2008 - 17:41	Dydh da Paul, The best way to fit in will be (if you do move) to embrace Cornish culture wholeheartedly. Learn to speak cornish, its coming back in a big way now. Give your child a cornish first name. Change your surname to a cornish word, just pick up a dictionary, there are many and all sound spala. Learn a cornish musical instrument, and write new music in cornish. Write literature and poetry in cornish. Take up our sports, such as hurling, gig rowing, and wrasslin. Encourage others to do these things. Learn about our unique constitutional status as a Duchy, and join a group, eg Mebyon Kernow, which campaigns for Cornish rights and greater autonomy. Learn about Cornish history. I recommend purchasing John Angarrack's tome, 'Our Future is History' as a good starting point. Don't forget, we are the only celtic nation which regularly gets told that we are Sowsnek (english). We are not, but nationality is flexible and in the mind, if you want to become cornish, and add to our culture, we will welcome you with open arms. Kernow a gas Dynnargh! KERNOW DOES'NT BOW TO LONDON
paulk Posts: 8 Posted: 26.May 2008 - 19:06	Gorthugher da, Fatla genes? I have over a year so I should be able to learn a fair bit in that time hopefuly, I certainly will put the effort in. Can anyone point me to a Kernowek site that also has audio as well as text please, I'm not sure on how to pronounce some things. Dyw genowgh.
Kéighlán Posts: 440 Posted: 26.May 2008 - 20:29	I wouldn't forget who you are, your own culture is still important. Just respect the Cornish culture and people as well. walk with Jesus! just look out for speedboats.
Cawsando Posts: 540 Posted: 26.May 2008 - 20:55	Fest yn ta Paul. I think Warlinnen has some audio, really pleased to hear that you are getting involved. Here is a link to a good online dictionary.http://www.howl...in/diskwe.pl You are right it is important that more audio resources are put online. I doubt somehow Kéighlán that Paul will forget anything, guess who and what London continues to maintain power over? KERNOW DOES'NT BOW TO LONDON
Kéighlán Posts: 440 Posted: 26.May 2008 - 21:45	Yes, they maintain power over us as well. We dont have our own parliament either, there is no English government. There is no English national anthem, the only difference with England and Cornwall is we have more recognition. walk with Jesus! just look out for speedboats.
morvran online Posts: 1442 Posted: 26.May 2008 - 22:01	If you download the zip files from this page, most of them will include sound files. The lessons are a bit dated (in form and content) but the Cornish is very good, tried and tested over many years. I've just listened to a sample recording and that too is excellent (and I'm fairly critical). http://www.kdl....k/grade1.htm Ytho, war yew! (Go for it) [We now await a detailed pedantic analysis by Morvil's imaginary friend]
Kéighlán Posts: 440 Posted: 27.May 2008 - 01:00	I just had a look at that website morvran and it made no sense to me whatsoever. walk with Jesus! just look out for speedboats.
TheElvenLord Posts: 969 Posted: 27.May 2008 - 11:24	Okay Keighlan. That link takes you to the page of lessons for the first grade. Scroll down until you reach the title "Kernow" (you only have to scroll a little) There will be a picture of a folder, a .zip file. Right click it and choose "Save target as" then choose where to save it and you will download it. Then, go to the file, open it up and there will be a sound file and a PDF. For instructions on how to use the course, click the PDF by "Introduction" and Right click and "Save target as". Hope this helps TEL Everything is impossible until it is not.
paulk Posts: 8 Posted: 20.Jun 2008 - 13:41	Hi , one more question, what are the Redruth and Cambourne ares like?It seems to be cheaper around there, is that for a reason. Thanks Paul
CJenkin Posts: 831 Posted: 20.Jun 2008 - 14:51	Hi paul Great to hear that you love Cornwall so much - that's the first step to making lots of friends. If you think of yourself as working class then one of the most important activities that working class Cornish people love is supporting the local rugby team - I'd recommend either Pirates for seeing quality games or Redruth for a real Cornish experience. Camborne & Redruth are built around mostly former mining areas - people tend to be on average less wealthy in these two towns and there are communities that have suffered such poverty since the decline of the mines in the 1880s despite such issues they are very resilient and are some of the friendliest Cornish people. The kinds of issues you might face for example is an above average number of teenage pregnancies - symptomatic of opportunities and expectations for some families. Both towns are still quintessentially Cornish.
shrdlu Posts: 241 Posted: 20.Jun 2008 - 15:57	and paulk, the resident's of Camborne will be much more friendly if you dont spell "Cambourne" with a U...
paulk Posts: 8 Posted: 20.Jun 2008 - 16:38	shrdluand paulk, the resident's of Camborne will be much more friendly if you dont spell "Cambourne" with a U... Camborne edited by: paulk, Jun 20, 2008 - 04:40 PM
celticwarrior Posts: 198 Posted: 20.Jun 2008 - 22:23	Why dont you buy a house where your from!?. edited by: celticwarrior, Jun 20, 2008 - 10:24 PM
royred Posts: 70 Posted: 21.Jun 2008 - 12:33	Hope you are aware paulk that by deciding to come here to live you probably take a job that is badly needed by some one already here. you will put an extra burden on the already overstretched dentists doctors and hospitals. had to the increasing traffic and gidlock , most likely campain for more street lighting produce more waste and generally carry onlike those of you who live where you come from.
paulk Posts: 8 Posted: 21.Jun 2008 - 18:44	celticwarriorWhy dont you buy a house where your from!?.edited by: celticwarrior, Jun 20, 2008 - 10:24 PM Because, if you read the post I am going to rent one.
paulk Posts: 8 Posted: 21.Jun 2008 - 19:07	royredHope you are aware paulk that by deciding to come here to live you probably take a job that is badly needed by some one already here. you will put an extra burden on the already overstretched dentists doctors and hospitals. had to the increasing traffic and gidlock , most likely campain for more street lighting produce more waste and generally carry onlike those of you who live where you come from. Sorry buddy, I am self employed so taking someone elses job isn't what I am going to be doing, it probably would bring money to people in Cornwall realy as I would be paying rent etc. As for a campain for street lighting and "carrying on like those of you that live where you come from", I think you're being a little closed minded. Sure there are plenty of idiots here in Thanet, But I am sure that there are some everywhere don't you think? Whilst I am her I would like to say thanks to the people on here that replied in a sensible way
celticwarrior Posts: 198 Posted: 22.Jun 2008 - 01:23	No Paul believe me if you rent a house here it is highly unlikely that you will be paying money to a local landlord. You will probably rent through an agency who are employed by "second home owners and buy to let" people. As for working for yourself all well and good but my uncle is a self employed carpenter and you would be in direct competition with him thus taking work away from him. If you really love Cornwall so much please come here on holiday and put money into the local economy.