Blog
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WW1 fund has helped to conserve Truro Cathedral for future generations
A national scheme to conserve and repair England’s cathedrals from which Truro cathedral was awarded £1.05 million has significantly reduced immediate risks, a report published yesterday said. The £40 …
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Old Cathedral School receives Commendation
The Cornwall Buildings Group was formed in 1969 with the aim of stimulating 'interest, appreciation and knowledge of good building in Cornwall, and to encourage the erection, protection, repair and …
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Praying for a Parking Space
One of the dilemmas faced by those of us who are obliged to spend a proportion of their time in the ‘God bothering’ business of prayer is when is something so trivial or indeed so self-indulgent that …
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My Last Concert with Truro Cathedral Choir
Excitement has been increasingly building for this year's upcoming summer concert, 'Only in Sleep', especially for me anyway. We've been practising the music daily as we get close the performance. …
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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 …
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Discovering Stormzy
It is always good to have your prejudices challenged. Having a reputation for not warming to much music after Schubert (not true!), I was chided when out with a group of friends for being too …
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Cathedral Upgraded Toilets Officially Open
After several months the cathedral is pleased to announce that the much-needed cathedral visitor toilet upgrade work has reached completion. The toilets were officially opened and blessed on Friday 1 …
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Couple from Australia renew their wedding vows
We were contacted last September from Australia by Amy and Patrick Little who enquired about renewing their wedding vows as they would be celebrating their 20th anniversary. Since they were married 20 …
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Grenfell from Today
The memorial song 'Grenfell from Today' has been released as an expression of remembrance and solidarity for those affected by Grenfell Tower Fire. Ideas for the song came from charity Cornwall Hugs …