Anna has been working in press and PR for the last five years, in both the public and private sectors. She has recently been involved with the Mineral Tramways project and the Sense of Place competition, providing press support for both events. You can email Anna at anna@rescorla.org

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Shelley has taught degree courses in literature since 2004 at the Universities of Westminster, Northampton, London, and currently at Plymouth, as well as working
for the Cornwall Audio Visual Archive as Outreach Officer.

She was awarded a Ph.D. from Birkbeck, University of London, in 2006, has presented her research at conferences in the UK, Amsterdam and New York, and published in international journals including New Formations (2005) and The Senses and Society (2008). You can email Shelley at shelley@rescorla.org

Andy has over seven years experience in the voluntary sector and has been involved in many successful projects and campaigns. In his native Bristol he was involved in organising the Bristol International Kite Festival, staged art exhibitions across the city and also worked for the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

In 2002 he joined Sustainability South West where he contributed to the development of the charity and its projects and events across the region. Since moving to the Devon / Cornwall border in 2006 he has been actively involved with a number of Cornish causes with organisations including the Cornwall Community Foundation and the Cornish Audio Visual Archive as well as the restoration of a traditional Methodist Chapel. You can email Andy at andy@rescorla.org

Friends of Rescorla’s current trustees include:

Garry Tregidga, Chair
Bob Keys, Education Director
Cath Camps, Secretary
Annie Webster, Treasurer

The Festival would not be possible without the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund to whom we are greatly indebted for helping us bring this project to life. As the project moves forward we are hoping to attract further funding from a variety of sources, including local organisations and individuals. If you are interested in supporting the project, click here.

The team also includes a host of other partners and stakeholders representing organisations including The Eden Project, Pyba (a traditional Cornish dancing troupe), The Cornish Audio Visual Archive (CAVA), China Clay Country Park, China Clay History Society, College of St Mark & St John and Truro College.

The project also depends on the vital support of volunteers. If you would like to become involved as a volunteer please get in touch with the project team - we’d love to hear from you!