Truro Cathedral Volunteers Honoured at Truro Civic Awards
Truro Cathedral is delighted to announce that its dedicated volunteers were recognised at this year’s Truro Civic Awards, celebrating individuals and organisations who make an outstanding contribution to the life of the city. The volunteers received an award for their dedication and service to the people of Truro, reflecting the vital role they play.
From offering warm hospitality to supporting heritage, worship, and community events, the cathedral’s volunteer team continues to embody the spirit of generosity and service. Their recognition at the Civic Awards shines a spotlight on the impact they make every day.
Bert Biscoe, Former Mayor, Cornish Politician, Historian, and Bard of the Gorsedh Kernow, presented the award, saying:
“Tuesday evenings down town is practice night in the Belfry! Down in the Nave arrangers are sorting out flowers and foliage; tour guides are boning-up (and gearing up to tour the roof and tower), ushers and stewards are supervising queues, chaplains are listening, praying and counselling, and others are, as evenings lighten, weeding, pruning, cutting grass and sometimes clearing the odd drain. About 190 volunteers support the cathedral. It’s a mammoth institution, and volunteering lies at the core of its everyday life”.
Susie Merelie, Volunteer Manager at Truro Cathedral, said
“To see cathedral volunteers honoured at the Truro Civic Awards event was truly heartwarming. Our volunteers give their time, support, encouragement, all with a sense of humour and a smile, and they deserve to be recognised by the city and wider county. They are a valued group and continue to be an integral part of the cathedral community, and I am so proud to work with them.”
The cathedral welcomes people of all faiths from Truro and beyond, offering a “sacred space, common ground” for prayer, reflection, celebration, creativity, or simply a quiet place to be. Cathedral volunteers are drawn from the heart of the local community. With their extensive knowledge of the cathedral and city, they take great pride in assisting visitors and sharing insights. They are also passionate ambassadors for Truro, proudly promoting the city and Cornwall.
The cathedral extends heartfelt thanks to every volunteer for their time, compassion and unwavering dedication, and congratulates them on this well‑deserved honour.
Volunteers accepting the award were:
Pam Miller – Dean’s PA, Pastoral Care Network, Lay Assistant and Sunday morning coffee
Pam Dodd – Flower Guild
Hayley Young – Tower Captain for the Bellringers
Jamally Argyle – Honorary Verger
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