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New Inspire Cornwall Development Coordinator required

Truro Cathedral has established this exciting new Executive Office position to fulfill a need for creative development now and in future.

The part time post has been established to assist the Cathedral, a vibrant member of the Cornish and national communities, to reach its strategic objectives to better serve the thousands of people who worship and visit each year.

Initially, it is anticipated the Development Coordinator will work in cooperation with the Cathedral's Chief Executive, Chapter and Development Consultant, to complete phases 2 and 3 of its Inspire Cornwall appeal. The post holder will also move on to assist the Cathedral to raise necessary funding for other capital projects as well as on-going revenue. Tasks will include assisting to research potential donors, create development materials and communications, organise events, draft reports and keep accurate records.

This new post has been designed initially to be primarily administrative but with opportunity for advancement.

The post holder will have the opportunity to forge this new role at the Cathedral and to adapt it as needs and circumstances change. See Application Pack below.

Innovative Cathedral Films to lead the way exploring rich Christian Heritage

Truro Cathedral is mid way through a ground breaking Heritage Lottery Funded project to help visitors to the Cathedral explore and understand the rich heritage of the building.

The project is a collaboration between the Cathedral, University College Falmouth and Three S Films of Penzance.

Sarah Hughes, Cathedral Education Officer, explains, “What we really wanted to do was bring alive as many of the human and physical treasures in the Cathedral as we can, by linking objects, say for instance a replica chalice, with a short 1-2 minute film that expresses something of its history and use.”

It is hoped that by the summer, the system will be installed in a dedicated part of the cathedral for people to use. Visitors would simply pick up and interact with real and replica objects from all areas of the Cathedral and arrange them on the display, this will then trigger a short film related to the object.

 

Busy year for the Cathedral

Truro Cathedral is looking forward to an extremely exciting and busy year with the likely appointment of a new Dean, the start of Phase II of its Inspire Cornwall development project, the planning of a number of cathedral events celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and later in the year, the Cathedral’s own 125th anniversary celebrations.

 

Truro Cathedral searches for choirboy stars

Truro Cathedral Choir will soon hold auditions for boys currently in Years 2, 3 or 4 who want to join its ranks.

The Cathedral’s Director of Music, Christopher Gray, said: “Music is really flourishing at the Cathedral. We are blessed with no fewer than four different choirs at the moment, offering singing opportunities to girls and boys from age 7 to 19, as well as adults. All four choirs are always pleased to hear from prospective new members, but this month we are especially looking for boy choristers to join our famous Cathedral Choir”.

Cushion Concert to showcase Chorister musical talent

Cushion Concert Saturday 14 Jan at 2.30pm

Come to the Cathedral this Saturday when the Cathedral Choristers will present their annual Cushion Concert. It’s at 2.30 pm and completely free. The Choristers, aged 8 to 12, will introduce and sing a selection of popular pieces aimed at a younger audience, to include Maria, Pie Jesu, Panis angelicus and much, much more. See attachment for more details.

Also, if you know of any boys currently in Years 2, 3 or 4 (coming up to their 7th, 8th or 9th birthdays) who might like to look into the possibility of becoming a Chorister, please pass on the attachment. Auditions will be held on Saturday 28th January and I would be pleased to speak to interested parents as soon as possible. There is an open rehearsal before the Cushion Concert on 14th January at 1.30 pm.