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Carol Service for Pets - A dog's perspective
Greetings readers! We are Ozzy and Merlin, two Basset Hounds who, although beautiful dogs, nevertheless fell into reduced circumstances. Unfortunately, our previous owners were unable to look after …
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Christmas Midnight Mass
I love Christmas and all the special atmosphere associated with it. I love the dark evenings, the Christmas lights strung across the streets, blown around in the occasional heavy winds of early …
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Preparing for the Christmas Concert
I have to confess to being a “Christmas person”. Maybe it’s because so much of my job is centred around working with children and there is a certain magic in the air for them which rubs off. Or maybe …
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The lowdown on the crib....
The famous Truro Cathedral crib is one of the most eye-catching features of the cathedral during the Christmas period. The story of the crib dates back to 1960 when the base, which supports the crib …
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O Christmas Tree
We are pleased to see the arrival of the Christmas tree in the cathedral. It stands around 19ft tall and is a Nordmann Fir. The tree has to be hauled into place by the vergers and volunteers, and …
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Support at Christmastime
For many, Christmas is not a time of joy and laughter. It can be a challenging time when tensions and problems in our lives are sharper and more difficult to cope with. A time when we need a …
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Thank you for supporting cathedral music!
More than 3000 people came along to enjoy the cathedral's organ recital and/or piano concert series in 2018, and we extend a heartfelt 'thank you' to all who attended. Although the lunchtime …
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An Interview with our bishop-elect
Philip Mounstephen soon takes up the reins as Bishop of Truro – but who is he? Dean Roger found out a bit more when they sat down for a cuppa and a chat …
RB: Welcome Philip – I know members of the …
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Bell ringing - the ultimate heavy metal!
If you have ever wanted to try your hand at bell ringing, Truro Cathedral's team of ringers wants to hear from you! The bells are rung at the cathedral twice on a Sunday and once on a Tuesday evening …