Blog
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Children's Mental Health Week
It's Children's Mental Health Week, so I thought I'd take the opportunity to talk about why I started hosting creative wellbeing workshops at Truro Cathedral.
The Mental Health Foundation states …
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Nostalgic programming isn’t what it used to be
Creating the programme for my final concert directing Truro Cathedral Choir was easier than I thought it would be. We have been blessed to work with some truly outstanding composers during my time in …
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Three minutes with Dean Simon
Dean Simon reflects on his first three months at Truro Cathedral in his first vlog.
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Wolfson Foundation awards major grant for St Mary’s Aisle restoration
The Wolfson Foundation, an independent charity well known for its commitment to excellence in fields such as science, the arts and architectural heritage, has announced that it is awarding the …
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Cathedral Visitation Determinations Statement January 2023
In July 2022 the Bishop of Truro, the Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen announced a Visitation of Truro Cathedral. Work began immediately, concluding in December 2022 and Bishop Philip has today released …
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Garfield Weston Foundation awards £50,000 to St Mary’s Aisle appeal
St Mary’s Aisle has a very special place in Cornish history – as a parish church, it pre-dated both the cathedral and the City of Truro, and witnessed remarkable periods like the English Civil War (16 …
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Follow the Star
One of the unexpected delights of moving to Cornwall has been the sheer brightness of the night skies. I happen to live in an area of Truro where there are many trees, and the street lighting does …
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Chorister Experience and Cushion Concert coming soon
The boy choristers of Truro Cathedral are preparing to host their annual Chorister Experience day.
All boys currently in Years 2, 3, 4, and 5 are welcome. Places are free but must be pre-booked by …
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Truro Cathedral features in St Petrocs’ powerful outdoor exhibition sharing accounts of housing insecurity
A moving and insightful exhibition giving voice to people in Cornwall who have struggled with housing insecurity or homelessness since the start of the pandemic is now open across Cornwall – and …