Ann Trevenen Jenkin
Ann Trevenen Jenkin | |
|---|---|
| Honorary president of Mebyon Kernow | |
| In office 2011-2024 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Jenkin |
| Succeeded by | Colin Lawry |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Richard Jenkin |
| Relations | Helena Sanders (cousin) |
| Children | 4 including Loveday Jenkin |
Dorothy Ann Trevenen Jenkin (14 April 1930 – 8 April 2024) was a Cornish and British writer, teacher, librarian, and activist for Cornish independence. She was the first woman Grand Bard of Gorsedh Kernow, a founding member of Mebyon Kernow, and its honorary president from 2011 until her death. Her bardic name was Bryallen, and she was Grand Bard from 1997 to 2000.
She was featured in the BBC Radio 4 programme Last Word on 26 April 2024, when host Matthew Bannister discussed her life with her daughter Loveday Jenkin.