Blog
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Being a chorister at Truro Cathedral
As millions of viewers witnessed in May, Truro Cathedral choristers received a standing ovation and an emphatic four yesses from the judges of Britain’s Got Talent. “That was perfection!” said David …
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The 'Tingle-Factor'
We have all had times and occasions when we have been lifted beyond our day-to-day lives and experienced something almost beyond words, an insight into the significance and meaning of life. And I …
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Welcome to the new acting assistant director of music
Truro Cathedral is happy to announce that Michael Butterfield has joined the cathedral’s music team for the new academic year as acting assistant director of music.
Michael has just completed a year …
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Pastures new for Joseph
After two years as an integral part of the small music team, the cathedral had to wave goodbye to Assistant Director of Music, Joseph Wicks, during August. In addition to Joseph’s considerable skills …
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Cornish Welsh Society Sign-A-Slate
Monday 1 July 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the installation of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales and the cathedral was thrilled that the Cornish Welsh Society chose to mark the occasion by …
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Stunning painting takes pride of place in OCS
On Tuesday 18 June 2019, a beautiful painting of the Old Cathedral School by local artist Jeanni Grant-Nelson (pictured right), was officially unveiled in a small informal ceremony in the Old …
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Who's counting?
The eagle-eyed among you might be wondering why the main doorways in and around the cathedral were recently adorned with some small electronic equipment.Well, thanks to funding from The Tanner Trust …
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Supporting communities affected by suicide
For many, the county of Cornwall conjures images of an idyllic life. Perhaps this image makes it even more shocking to learn that Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has one of the highest suicide rates …
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Goodbye, good luck and thank you!
The annual Evensong and Valediction Service took place at the end of the summer term, where Truro Cathedral Choir waved a fond farewell to 13 members of its choral foundation; choristers, choral …