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From new offices and brands to royal visits and new ‘throne’ rooms – 2018 has been an exciting year for Truro Cathedral. As we approach its end, we look back at some of the biggest moments… 

The Old …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …