Children's play tours libraries to teach people about Cornwall's history

It's in a bid to teach our young people about the Duchy's fascinating and rich heritage

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 26th May 2023

The team at Cornwall Libraries are teaming up with the Kernow King - Ed Rowe - and his award winning Cornish Caretakers.

It's in a bid to teach our young people about the Duchy's fascinating and rich history, with cash from the Arts Council Lottery Fund.

The group, which provides immersive learning experiences, are touring libraries across the Duchy with their latest play, 'A Cornish History'.

It's described as an educational, accessible and humorous play about some of Cornwall’s long and proud history.

As part of the experience, children take part in a workshop where they play Ed Rowe’s exclusive new board game Kernow!, with players rolling the dice in a race to Roche Rock.

Ed Rowe said: “As the Cornish Caretakers, it's always our ambition to entertain and inspire the children of Cornwall with our workshops and shows. I'm so thrilled that key stage 2 students are enjoying "A Cornish History" and my new board game, "Kernow!".

“Libraries are such inspiring venues and the children love being in them- filling the space with laughter and cheering has been a joy for the whole Caretakers team.”

Cllr Carol Mould, portfolio holder for Neighbourhoods, said: “Our libraries are about so much more than borrowing books, they are a real cultural hub for our communities, providing extras such as access to the internet, educational support and research facilities.

“We have been delighted to host these workshops and shows, they are a brilliant way of engaging children with our rich history and culture and to inspire them to learn more about our wonderful part of the world.”

For more information on the exciting events taking place in our libraries, click here.

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