Campaign Kernow.

[GrahamHart]

Campaign Kernow – Cornwall and the Commonwealth Games - Recognition.

As cash donations are not viable in the present economic climate, it has been decided to seek our target by way of pledges. It should also be noted that not all monies will be needed at once but in stage payments. £50,000 is sought to legally prove that Cornwall has a legitimate right to recognition, and representation, as a Commonwealth Nation.

We seek a judicial review on the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) decision of refusal, and have great confidence in our legal position headed by Solicitor and Notary Public Mr.John Kirkhope. At present, he is a taking a Ph.D. at Plymouth University into the Laws of the Duchy of Cornwall. Mr Kirkhope is regarded as the foremost expert on the Laws and Constitution of Cornwall and his research has very much strengthened our claim.

Should our target not be reached by the 14th of October 2010, Cash donations to date, under £5, will go to the Clic House Children’s Cancer Unit at Treliske Hospital, whilst all others will be returned and the campaign closed.

Pledges can be made via Email to: pledge@campaignkernow.com

Or sent, with your telephone number to:
Campaign Kernow Trust.
PO Box 70.
Camborne,
Cornwall.
TR14 9WZ.
Please do not send money until requested.

[TGG]

Glad to see that the Campaign is still alive.

A real tester to see if the Character, Commitment and Cornishness of 1497 & 1549 is still out there and that there is enthusiastic passive support, if not passionate active support, to take advantage of every positive opportunity to advance the Cornish Cause!

TGG - For The (Real)Reason Why!

[GrahamHart]

My apologies for asking for fifty Cornishmen or women dedicated to the cause to come forward and each raise £1,000. I omitted the fact that by donation and pledges, the fund already stood at £2,500, so in reality we only now need forty seven and a half persons.

[GrahamHart]

My first ever observation.

Graham , I feel as you have matured over the past years you have learnt how to act as a voice of reason, rather a shame you were not able to stand at the recent election I am of the opinion MK have lost the plot and seem to be a mix of Celtic league and the green party. I have time for Cole but the rest are a waste of space

Cornwall needs more people like you, hope you are now feeling well any chance of starting a proper party?

Peter

Peter, to be honest I'm glad I didn't stand because it would have killed me for sure, and anyway, I firmly believe that strong campaigns are the way forward and far less stressful. I've never believed in political Parties because they are too broad based for individual constituencies who have their own unique problems.

However, I see the games campaign as being like a party. The only difference to date is that we only have three and a bit members. Three and a bit people that is, who are prepared to put their money where their mouth is. Wanna join us ? Raise me in pledges a £1,000.

[Kevrenor]

Graham,
I'm putting some info on your continuing campaign in our Cornish Association newsletter.
I cannot promise any pledges, all I can promise is goodwill from overseas.
Chons da!

[Marhak]

That's good enough, Kevrenor. From little acorns . . .

[Kerrow]

Graham - I have two questions:

Is there a fund-raising committee?

October is just around the corner in fund-raising terms. It would take at least until then to even begin to put on events to bring in funds, or access grants which would be available at least indirectly for this, or to roll out an understanding of the Campaign to a wider audience. Why not fix the deadline at October 2011?

[GrahamHart]

Graham - I have two questions:

Is there a fund-raising committee?

October is just around the corner in fund-raising terms. It would take at least until then to even begin to put on events to bring in funds, or access grants which would be available at least indirectly for this, or to roll out an understanding of the Campaign to a wider audience. Why not fix the deadline at October 2011?

There is no fund raising committee as such Kerrow. To be honest, I don't see the need. It is now being run along the same lines as JA's fighting fund of 2008. The only difference being that we seek fifty and not a hundred thousand pounds.

In answer to your second question and points I disagree. Firstly, I feel certain that momentum is the key and in no way can I maintain it for a sixteen month period. Apathy will set in and we will be back to square one. Also, those pledging now are doing so knowing full well their circumstances over the next four months, but who knows where we will all be come next January after today's Budget, yet alone October 2011 ?

Secondly, in reality £50,00 ( or I should say £46,500, as another solid pledge of a £1,000 came in since I last posted ) is not an awful lot to raise if the desire is there, and it should be because we are in fantastic shape. Our task is to get the message to thousands of Cornish organisations and individuals here in Cornwall and across the Globe of this golden opportunity. That is our task. Also the whole of Australia should not be left to Kevrenor alone. Surely others have contacts with direct links to the various associations.

Thirdly, How much can be raised by asking friends and family to pledge? Without very little effort I have raised almost £200 by that method. As I say, it's all about the desire to succeed. If you consider the various options available to us and is taken up by "One and All" it should be a doddle without the need to organise fund raising events. Though if you feel that's the way for you personally, how much organisation does it take to do a raffle or similar? I'm utterly convinced we can do it within the time scale if want want it bad enough. Make no mistake. The English Imperial State [EIS] are petrified of this challenge.

[Kevrenor]

Small personal pledge made.
CANSW Newsletter printed and ready to go out.
Chons da!

[shaz]

Good to see you back on form Graham

[Marhak]

At least two posts have gone missing from this page. They were there at 7 this morning.

[Marhak]

Sorry - the posts in question are on the World Cup and flag thread (God knows why).

[GrahamHart]

356 views to date on Cornwall's premier forum - Two pledges and five donations, out of which, only three are regular posters. Can anyone here tell me please, why you want this campaign to fail ?

Could it be that once our goal is achieved, you nationalists would have nothing to moan about any more in your miserable little lives and life wouldn't be worth living ?

Is it that success would give me some sort of fame ? Therefore, is it about ego's or jealousy ? If so, there's a way around that. Once the money is raised, I'll step back and we could pull a name out of a hat who you would like to see take it further and get the credit, or run a poll to see which organisation you would like to take it on. I'm easy any way you choose or suggest.

You see, all I'm interested in is recognition for Cornwall and great opportunity for our children and grandchildren. No More. No less.

[carrek]

356 views to date on Cornwall's premier forum - Two pledges and five donations, out of which, only three are regular posters. Can anyone here tell me please, why you want this campaign to fail ?

356 views doesn't mean 356 people.

Are you engaging with the media? Are you on the streets handing out flyers? Are you drumming up support among local politicians and local businesses? Or do you expect us to do all that?

Could it be that once our goal is achieved, you nationalists would have nothing to moan about any more in your miserable little lives and life wouldn't be worth living ?

That's not the best way of drumming up support, Graham. Leave your emotions out of the campaign.

Is it that success would give me some sort of fame ? Therefore, is it about ego's or jealousy ? If so, there's a way around that. Once the money is raised, I'll step back and we could pull a name out of a hat who you would like to see take it further and get the credit, or run a poll to see which organisation you would like to take it on. I'm easy any way you choose or suggest.

I don't think personalities would have anything to do with it.

[GrahamHart]

356 views doesn't mean 356 people
Thanks for pointing that out. How silly of me not to realise that. How many do think ? about eight ? It had a hundred views before the second post.....though they could have all read it three and a bit times......and still not pledged!

Are you engaging with the media? Are you on the streets handing out flyers? Are you drumming up support among local politicians and local businesses? Or do you expect us to do all that?

No. Never have. I expect you to do all that Have you ever as much as looked the Campaign Kernow website ?

That's not the best way of drumming up support, Graham. Leave your emotions out of the campaign.

It's not emotion, it's a fair point.