Former pupils of a school at which Charles Causley taught for many years are being invited to a reunion in the Cornish poet's home town next month.
Thousands of children received their early education in the classrooms and playground of Launceston VP National School in St Thomas Road before it closed in the 1970s.
The best known of its teachers was Launceston-born Charles Causley, a poet of international repute who lived in the community until his death in 2003. Much of his work was based in and around his home town, including the well-loved poem, Timothy Winters, which is believed to be a tribute to one of his pupils.
Other teachers who put in long service at the school included Mabel Maddever, Grace Stanbury and Barbara Cowling and headmasters Henry Kinsman and Rodney Keast.
The reunion, at Eagle House in Launceston on November 14, will include reminiscences from people who attended the school or knew Charles Causley in another capacity.
Tarry Barriball, who is co-ordinating the event, has been contacted by the son of Mr Keast, who hopes to visit Cornwall for the event. The evening is being run in conjunction with the Charles Causley Trust, which was set up to save the poet's home at Cyprus Well and turn it into a retreat for writers.
The organisers said anyone who has had a connection with the National School or with Charles Causley – or is simply a fan of the poet – is welcome to attend. They say there will be readings of Causley poetry, an exchange of memories and the opportunity of a good chat between people who have possibly not met for many years.
The £5 entrance ticket includes a finger buffet. Tickets are available on the door or by sending a stamped addressed envelope and a cheque made payable to The Causley Trust to 19 Highfield Park Road, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7DX.
