FEBRUARY

Saturday 4

12.30pm

Ingleheart Community Choirs Informal Concert  Free all welcome.

Wednesday 8

10am

Friends' Coffee Morning in the Pearson Room (10-11.30am) All welcome

Saturday 11-18

10-5pm

Half-Term Fun for Children and Families Enjoy a visit to the Cathedral with  trails and different drop-in craft activities (All free).

Saturday 11

7.30pm

Dine Opera An evening of fine food and stunning opera performances in the Cathedral Restaurant. Tickets £37 from Lindy Skitch on 01872 261223 or lindyskitch@live.co.uk  In aid of the Cathedral Choir Tour fund.

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Sunday 12

8pm

Open to Question – An informal opportunity to reflect on issues of Faith with Rev Canon Dr Stephen Dawes in the Pearson Room.

Saturday 18

4pm

Evensong sung by King Charles the Martyr Parish Choir

Wednesday 22

10-5pm

‘Places of Mourning in the Western World’ is an art exhibition by Phil Whiting which concentrates on Phil’s major concerns with conflict and human rights. Free (until 16th March). This coincides with an exhibition of his work ‘Landscape and Memory’ held at the Belgrave Gallery in St Ives. (25 Feb – 19 March).

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Wednesday 22

5.30pm

Ash Wednesday Solemn Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes. The Cathedral Choir performs Allegri’s Miserere with its famous treble solo soaring up to a top C five times.

Poster to follow

Thursday 23

6.30 for 7pm start

Friends Film Night: Friends Film Night: The Silence of the Lambs Tickets £5 from the Friends Office or 01872 274986. Places limited book early.

Sunday 26

2pm

Cornish Welsh Society Service in St Mary's Aisle. All Welcome.

Sunday 26

4pm

Evensong and opening of ‘Places of Mourning in the Western World’, Phil Whiting’s exhibition with the Cathedral Choir singing Cantos Segrados by James Macmillan. All Welcome.

27 Feb – 11 March

FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT with a number of events and activities taking place.

Monday 27

12.30pm

Readings from the Gospel of Mark A Chapter will be read each day (Mon- Sat, not Thurs) during Lent.

Monday 27

2pm only

Windows into the Old Testament Course

A five week course delving into the Old Testament to understand how it relates to Christian Faith today. Cost £10. It takes place in the Pearson Room of the Cathedral Office. Entrance via blue door opposite the Cathedral car park.

Tuesday 28

2pm only

Windows into the English Bible Course 2011 was the 400th Anniversary of the publication of the Authorised Version, and this course looks at the history of our Bible in English and dips into a variety of translations from across the centuries. Cost £10. It takes place in the Pearson Room of the Cathedral Office. Entrance via blue door opposite the Cathedral car park.   

Tuesday 28

7.30pm

Transition Truro meeting in the Pearson Room. Discussing issues of sustainability and environmental concern. See www.transitiontruro.org.uk for details. In the Pearson Room. All welcome.

MARCH

Friday 2

5pm

Cathedral Choir pre-concert supper in the Cathedral Restaurant. Choose either a two-course (£13.50) or three-course (£15.50) supper. Click here for menu. Must be pre-booked on 01872 245011.

Friday 2

7pm

Cathedral Choir Spring Concert with The City of Truro Male Choir. Enjoy a programme that features music by James MacMillan, Julian Philips, Philip Stopford, Puccini and Caccini. Tickets £12 adult, £6 students, U18 free for unreserved seating from Hall For Cornwall, 01872 262466, click here for tickets

Saturday 3

2pm

Diocesan Guild of Ringers AGM and Service in SMA

Monday 5

Served from noon – 2.30pm

St Piran’s Day Lunch A special themed menu using the best of Cornish produce. No need to book just come and enjoy.

Friday 9

1.10pm

Jubilee Organ Recital (the start of our 2012 series) with Luke Bond, our Assistant Director of Music, playing a number of royal themed classics including Crown Imperial, Orb & Sceptre March and  Touch her Sweet Lips (from Henry V suite) by Sir William Walton, and Rhosymedre by Ralph Vaughan-Williams. Entry by donation.

Friday 9

7pm

Canon Mason and Truro Cathedral a Friends talk by Michael Swift. Based on a large archive of unpublished material, this talk explores Canon Mason’s 30 year relationship with Truro Cathedral having worked extremely closely with Bishop Benson on his vision for the new Victorian cathedral. Tickets £10 from 01872 274986 or from the Friends Office, Weds 10-12  (opposite the Cathedral Car Park)

Sunday 11

6pm

Cathedral Choir Counter-Tenors’ Concert – tickets available on the door

Sunday 11

8pm

Open to Question– An informal opportunity to reflect on issues of Faith with Rev Canon Dr Stephen Dawes in the Pearson Room.

Wednesday 14

From 10am

Friends' Coffee Morning in the Pearson Room (10-11.30am) All welcome

Friday 16 & Thursday 22

7pm

The Schools Big Sing A concert by various Cornish schools as well as Cornwall Youth Choir and Cornwall Junior Choir. Tickets £4 on the door.

Sunday 13

8pm

Open to Question – An informal opportunity to reflect on issues of Faith with Rev Canon Dr Stephen Dawes in the Pearson Room.

Friday 16

1.10pm

Free lunchtime organ recital given by Clifton Graham (Exeter University)

Saturday 17

7.30pm

Vivaldi’s Gloria Truro School’s Annual Choral & Orchestral Concert. Tickets £8/Conc £6 from CRBO at www.crbo.co.uk or on 01726 879500

Raising funds for Inspire Cornwall

Sunday  18

10am

Mothering Sunday Service and Lunch Sunday lunches (served from 12 noon) must be pre-booked on tel: 01872 245011

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Thursday 22

6.30 for 7pm start

Friends Film Night: Shirley Valentine Tickets £5 from the Friends Office or 01872 274986. Places limited book early. 

Friday 23

1.10pm

Free lunchtime organ recital given by Ben Comeau (Girton College, Cambridge)

Friday 23

10-5pm

Two Icons of the Virgin Mary painted by Brenda Money (until 31 March)

Saturday 24

7.30pm

Charpentier, Poulenc, Faure and Briggs with the Three Spires Singers featuring Charpentier Te Deum, Poulenc Organ Concerto, Faure Cantique de Jean Racine, David Briggs Requiem with David Briggs on the Father Willis Organ. Tickets from Hall For Cornwall, 01872 262466.

Sunday 25

1pm

RSCM Come and Sing Stainer’s Crucifixion Rehearsals with Director of Music Christopher Gray. Rehearsal 1.15 pm to 3.15 pm (without the Cathedral Choir) Concert Performance at 5.30 pm (with the Cathedral Choir). Tickets to take part cost £10 (Students £5; Under-18s free) from Truro Cathedral Office, 14 St Mary’s St, Truro, TR1 2AF, 01872 245004, or email: generaloffice@trurocathedral.org.uk

Sunday 25

5.30pm

King of Kings pre-concert supper in the Cathedral Restaurant. Choose either a two-course (£13.50) or three-course (£15.50) supper. Click here for menu. Must be pre-booked on 01872 245011.

Sunday 25

7.45pm

King of Kings Silent Film Screening with Improvisation by David Briggs

Epic 1927 silent film made by Hollywood legend Cecil B. DeMille. The film follows the Passion of Christ and had a cast of thousands. Virtuoso organist David Briggs provides the live improvised accompaniment. Tickets £7 adult, £5 students, U18 free for unreserved seating from Hall For Cornwall, 01872 262466, www.hallforcornwall.co.uk

Tuesday 27

7.30pm

Transition Truro meeting Discussing issues of sustainability and environmental concern. See www.transitiontruro.org.uk for details

Thurs 29

5.30pm

Evensong sung by Truro School Choir

Friday 30

1.10pm

Free lunchtime organ recital

Saturday 31

Noon

Mothers’ Union Diocesan Festival

APRIL

HOLY WEEK

AND EASTER

Join us at Easter as we celebrate Christ’s ultimate triumph over death. There are a variety of services to which you are warmly invited. Most are choral, sung by the Cathedral Choir. A full list of services over the period can be downloaded from our website.

Saturday

31March  -14 April

10-5pm

Easter Fun for Children and Families Enjoy a visit to the Cathedral with trails and different drop-in craft activities (All free).

Sunday 1

10am

Palm Sunday Service A donkey carrying Jesus triumphantly into Jerusalem is not only the focus of this service but also foreshadows the dramatic events of the forthcoming week.

Sunday 1

6pm

The St John Passion by J S Bach Join St Mary’s Singers for this liturgical performance of one of the greatest choral works ever written. (Free with retiring collection)

Sunday 1

8pm

Open to Question– An informal opportunity to reflect on issues of Faith with Rev Canon Dr Stephen Dawes in the Pearson Room.

Monday 2, Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4

7pm

Sung Eucharist for Holy Week  sung by the Gentlemen of the Cathedral Choir.

Thursday 5

7pm

Maundy Thursday’s Eucharist of the Last Supper With the Cathedral Choir singing Byrd’s Mass for Four Voices and Ave verum corpus, followed by the Vigil and Watch of Prayer.

Friday 6

10am

The Good Friday Service   The events of Good Friday unfold in this moving service of solemn music and intense drama, including the sung Passion gospel by Victoria and the Reproaches by Sanders.

Friday 6

12 noon

The Three-Hour Devotion with Bishop Tim. ‘Looking at the Cross’ a series of meditations on the Passion using a number of paintings. Please come and go as appropriate.

Friday 6

5.30pm

Good Friday Evensong.  A dignified, quiet service, with plainsong and music by Byrd and Lotti.

Sunday 8

5.30am

The Dawn Service.  A real treat for the early-birds! Experience an exciting dawn as we celebrate the coming of the new Light of Christ with the Plainsong music of the Missa de Angelis.

Sunday 8

10am

The Easter Festival Service. The full drama of this day is played out in music and symbol at this service. The Choir sings Mozart’s “Coronation” Mass together with anthems by Charles Wood and William Byrd. Bishop Tim to preach. Click here for poster

Sunday 8

From Noon

Easter Day Lunch Delicious two (£13.50) or three (£15.50) course roast lunch in the Cathedral Restaurant. Must pre-book on 01872 245011. Click here for poster

Sunday 8

4pm

Easter Day Evensong. The final service of the day, when music sung by the Cathedral Choir, will include the ‘Hallelujah Chorus’ from Handel’s ‘Messiah’.

Wednesday 11

From 10am

Friends' Coffee Morning in the Pearson Room (10-11.30am) All welcome

Friday 13

1.10pm

Free lunchtime organ recital given by Nigel Wicken (Penwith)

Saturday 14

7.30pm

Cornwall Youth Orchestra Concert  Tickets £6 (under 19s £1) on the door.

Monday 16

10-5pm

A Photographic Exhibition by Cornwall’s leading ‘environmental artist’ and photographer Tony Plant. Until 30th. Free

Friday 20

7.30pm

Celebratory Organ Recital  Stephen Cleobury CBE is Organist and Director of Music at King’s College, Cambridge for over a quarter of a century and has given recitals to packed houses throughout the world. Tickets on the door Adults £7, students £5 and under-18s

Saturday 21

1pm

Cornwall Returners Orchestra Informal Concert Free

Friday 27

1.10pm

Free lunchtime concert with Julian Haggart (St Peter Mancroft, Norwich)

Saturday 28

7.30pm

St Mary’s Singers Concert with St Keverne Youth Band. Tickets from Hall For Cornwall, 01872 262466.

Sunday 29

2pm

A Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for Hospice and Nursing Services

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Sunday 29

4pm

Evensong to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the Book of Common Prayer

MAY

Thursday 3

From 5pm

The Sixteen pre-concert supper in the Cathedral Restaurant. Choose either a two-course (£13.50) or three-course (£15.50) supper. See website for menu. Must be pre-booked on 01872 245011.

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Thursday 3

7pm

The Sixteen free pre-concert talk

Thursday 3

7.30pm

The Earth Resounds: A Choral Pilgrimage with inspiring music in glorious buildings. World-renowned choir 'The Sixteen' is delighted to present sacred music emanating from Flanders in the 15th and 16th centuries. This extraordinary music spans 100 years of innovation and brilliance and features composers Josquin, Brumel and Lassus. Harry Christophers conducts. Mix of Reserved and Unreserved Tickets from National Box Office: 01904 651485 or Hall For Cornwall box office: 01872 262466. Click here for poster

Friday 4

1.10pm

Free lunchtime organ recital with George de Voil  (Exeter College, Oxford)

Saturday 5

1pm

Informal Lunchtime Concert with the Addison Singers This west London choir will be performing the newly commissioned Hymn to St Petroc by Gabriel Jackson, as well as works by John Ireland, Vasks and Parry. Free

Monday 7

BANK HOLIDAY Cathedral opens at 9.30am

Wednesday 9

From 10am

Friends' Coffee Morning in the Pearson Room (10-11.30am) All welcome

Wednesday 9

3.30pm

BBC Radio 3 live Evensong with Truro Cathedral Choir. This will include thebroadcast premiereof Julian Philips'anthem Church Music which is part of ‘Choirbook for the Queen’ a Diamond Jubilee project that celebrates this country’s unique choral tradition. Please be seated by 3.15pm. Free

Wednesday 9

7.30 for 8pm start

Truro Theological Society in the Chapter House. Apologetics and the Imagination - Professor Alison Milbank (Nottingham)

7:30 pm drinks Lecture starts at 8pm £4

Friday 11

1.10pm

Free lunchtime organ recital with Will Dracket (Portsmouth Cathedral)

Saturday 12

6pm

Diocesan Confirmation Service

Sunday 13

2pm

Remember Our Child Service A service for families and friends to remember and celebrate the lives of children who have died. All welcome. (contact the Cathedral Office for details 01872 276782)

Sunday 13

8pm

Open to Question – An informal opportunity to reflect on issues of Faith with Rev Canon Dr Stephen Dawes in the Pearson Room.

Thursday 17

5.30pm

Solemn Eucharist for Ascension Day

Friday 18

1.10pm

Free lunchtime organ recital with Roger Judd (Herefordshire)

Saturday 19

tbc

Olympic Torch visits Truro

Sunday 20

Goldberg Variations Teddy Symington (Organ Scholar) plays J S Bach’s Goldberg Variations on piano. Tickets on the door.

Tuesday 22

7.30pm

Transition Truro meeting Discussing issues of sustainability and environmental concern. See www.transitiontruro.org.uk for details

Friday 25

7 for 7.30pm

‘Sparkle Under the Spire’ A spectacular Dinner to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee The Cathedral Nave will be cleared and Fifteen Cornwall will be providing a delicious menu. Tickets £100 per person. Priority will be given to people booking tables of 8. Apply as early as possible as space is extremely limited. In the first instance please contact Lindy Skitch on 01872 245010 or Lindy@trurocathedral.org.uk to register your interest.

Saturday 26

7.30pm

Verdi's Requiem with Truro Choral Society and Truro Symphony Orchestra

First 50th Anniversary Concert, Tickets £15 (under 19 free) from Box Office Cornwall, Back Quay, Truro TR1 2LL, Tel 01872 262466

Sunday 27

Sunday 27

4pm

A Service celebrating HM Queen's Diamond Jubilee with Truro Cathedral Choir

JUNE

2-9 June

10-5pm

Half-Term Fun for Children and Families celebrating National Family Week with Diamond Jubilee activities including a Kings and Queens Trail, Make your own Crown and other craft activities (All free).

Sunday 3 June

12noon-4pm

Truro Cathedral’s BIG Jubilee Picnic Fun and games taking place on the Cathedral Green and High Cross with stalls, food and a Hog Roast. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon celebrating the Diamond Jubilee in the heart of Truro. Free event.

Monday 4 June

9.30am

BANK HOLIDAY Cathedral opens at 9.30am

Tuesday 5 June

9.30am

BANK HOLIDAY Cathedral opens at 9.30am

Wednesday 6 June

10-4pm

Children’s Jubilee Fun Day Truro Cathedral and Duchy College’s Early Years department will be running a range of fun activities for children to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee

Saturday 9 June

7.30pm

Royal Fireworks A concert of orchestral and choral masterpieces marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, performed by St Mary’s Singers and Orchestra. The concert will also feature Julia Hwang of BBC4 Lark Ascending fame, on violin. A varied porgramme including Handel Coronation anthems, Vaughan-Williams’works sung at the Queen’s Coronation and Walton’s rollicking Henry V suite and his electrifying Spitfire Prelude and Fugue.Tickets from Hall For Cornwall 01872 262466