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January 2020

There are certain times of the year which provide a natural pause for thought. Approaching a birthday is one of them (a year older may not necessarily mean a year wiser), but for most of us the turn …
Drawing in the cathedral - an artist's view

We were pleased to welcome artist Julia Watson who volunteered to draw in the cathedral. It’s always brilliant to hear from someone who is looking to engage with us in this way, and I always seek to …
Playing the Duruflè Requiem on BBC Radio 3

On Thursday 12th July, I shall be playing the cathedral’s Father Willis organ during the choir’s concert broadcast live on BBC Radio 3, and in so doing undertaking undoubtedly the biggest challenge …
Christening at Circus Fantasia

Through his years as a priest, Canon Alan thinks he has christened somewhere between 300 and 400 babies. That being said, he has never before had the opportunity to fill in the registers and name …
History of 140 year old wedding revealed

The story behind the last wedding in St Mary’s Church, before most of it was knocked down to make way for the cathedral, has been revealed. The St Mary’s Aisle Exhibition includes the marriage …
The Organ Recital Series 2023

The Organ Recital series for 2023 will begin this Friday, 17 March, and I’ll be giving the opening recital with music by Mendelssohn, Alain and Bach. We are extremely fortunate to attract recitalists …
St Mary’s Aisle Makes Good Progress

As many will know, St Mary’s Aisle is the oldest part of the cathedral and still functions as a parish church in its own right. Its heritage includes a roof of traditional Cornish Delabole slate, as …
New Volunteer Manager at Truro Cathedral

We are pleased to announce that Susie Merelie has been appointed as the new volunteer manager at Truro Cathedral alongside her existing role as HR administrator.

Susie has been with the cathedral …
Fighting the Covid Pandemic in India

Dr Michael Tedder spent his professional career in further and adult education in St Austell. Since his retirement, Michael has taken a particular research interest in the early bishops of Truro, …
A family wedding

It was very good recently to be able to host a Wedding for the wider cathedral family. Sebastian Burley was married to Elizabeth Bray, who had once worked in the cathedral shop - that still employs …