A TWO-DAY festival celebrating Cornish culture, arts and crafts, which was held in an ancient setting, has been hailed a success.

ISOT (In Search Of Tywardreath), a local history and archaeological group that aims to draw attention to the rich past of the village near Par, hosted the Tiwardrai Fest at Newhouse Farm, the site of the former medieval Tywardreath Priory.

A spokesperson said: “Tiwardrai Fest was much enjoyed by visitors, performers and participants - and the event looks set to become an annual fixture.

“The festival highlighted Cornish crafts, culture and heritage and featured traditional local music including shanty singers Rum and Shrub, local folk group Ryp an Mor, the lively rhythms of Heb Mar, Lostwithiel samba band Bart’s Beats, ukulele group Barry’s Shed and some delightful vocal harmonies from Kescana, as well as the local Tywardreath Morris Dancers.

“Children were introduced to basket weaving, pottery and leatherwork and learned how their forefathers made flour with traditional grinding stones.

“The event raised money for local causes including Tywardreath School, the village hall and Polkerris Scouts who supported the fundraising with much enthusiasm by throwing wet sponges at their leaders!”

There were also herbal walks, and stories from Iain Marshall.