Truro Guide Winter 2017

THE OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE CITY & RURAL DISTRICT

WINTER

2017

Find something special in Truro WHAT’S ON Christmas events SHOPPING Unique gifts & tasty treats

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Celebrate Christmas in the City…

Relaxing breaks, festive lunches, party nights and New Year’s Eve celebrations – The Alverton has Christmas all wrapped up.

A Luxury Four Star Silver Hotel in the City t h e a lv e r to n .c o.u k Tregolls Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 1ZQ 01872 276 633 | stay @ thealverton.co.uk

Welcome

to winter in Truro

In this issue you’ll find an insider’s guide to the city at the most wonderful time of the year, with everything you need to know about shopping, events and things to do in winter and the Christmas season.

Explore Truro’s independent shopping scene for unique gifts and treats; grab a festive cocktail or a warming fireside meal in one of the city’s best eating and drinking establishments; or pull on your winter woollies and go for a beautiful riverside walk.

There are plenty of exciting Christmas events to get into the festive swing of things – don’t miss the City of Lights procession, the Reindeer Parade, the Christmas markets at Lemon Quay and Boscawen Street, carols at the Cathedral, and laugh-out-loud panto Sleeping Beauty at Hall for Cornwall.

Welcome to our Great Little Festive City!

Cover story Shopping for gifts in Truro’s charmingly festive streets... our cover was created by Falmouth-based illustrator, Elly Jahnz.

For more information on everything Truro, visit: visittruro.org.uk

2 O UR GREAT LITTLE FESTIVE CITY 25 steps to the perfect Christmas in Truro 13 SHOP INDEPENDENT THIS CHRISTMAS Unique gifts from local businesses

32 WINTER EVENTS What’s on this season 46 HALL FOR CORNWALL Winter highlights 49 RIVERSIDE WALKS Paths and parks by the water

50 NINE LESSONS WITH CAROLS 18 GET THE PARTY STARTED Much-loved cathedral service Festive nights out 53 CHRISTMAS CHEESE 23 SHOP AND STAY Curds & Croust Drop after you shop 55 COMMUNITY SPIRIT 24 GET INSIDE SHELTERBOX The CHAOS Group Volunteer, raise money, change lives 57 BOOKS TO BEAT THE BLUES 26 SHINE BRIGHT Uplifting January reads LIKE A DIAMOND Sparkling winter 58 PHOTO COMPETITION accessories Winner revealed 29 TRURO’S COSIEST PUBS Roaring fires and warming meals

62 TRAVEL INFORMATION Map and information on getting around

WORKING TOGETHER FOR TRURO This guide is a collaboration between Truro City Council, Visit Truro Tourist Information and Truro Business Improvement District (Truro BID).

Published three times a year, the guide is produced by Wolf Rock Marketing. For editorial and advertising enquiries, email truroguide@wolfrockmarketing.co.uk.

The information in the Truro Guide is provided on an ‘AS IS’ basis, and all warranties, expressed or implied of any kind, regarding any matter pertaining to any information, advice or replies are disclaimed and excluded. No representations, warranties or guarantees whatsoever are made as to the accuracy, adequacy, reliability, completeness, suitability or applicability of the information to a particular situation.

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25 STEPS TO

From gorgeous gifts to indulgent food and drink, laugh-out-loud panto to magical carol services, and twinkling lights to sparkling partywear‌ we’ve got the whole festive season covered with our 25 steps to the perfect Christmas in Truro.

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THE CITY OF LIGHTS It all begins on 22nd November with Truro’s City of Lights festival and Christmas lights switch-on. Thousands line the streets for this annual event, when giant lanterns made by local school children, community groups and professional artists are paraded through the city centre. This year the theme is ‘Glow’.

Find out more on page 35.

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THE TREE There’s no better way to pick up your Christmas tree than with a family trip to Tregothnan.

Explore the woodland and find your perfect pine to cut, dig and take home to display in pride of place.

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BAUBLES, LIGHTS AND TOPPERS Whether you favour a minimal natural style or all-out sparkles and tinsel, head to Bay Tree Home, Illustrated Living or Uneeka for all the beautiful decorations you’ll need to dress your tree.

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FAMILY PANTO Don’t miss the fairytale adventure of Sleeping Beauty at Hall for Cornwall, featuring Edward ‘Kernow King’ Rowe (see page 46).

LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING Truro is the mustgo-to destination in Cornwall for all of your Christmas shopping, with a mix of top high street brands and independent shops open late every Wednesday from 29th November. Get inspired by our guide to independent shopping on page 12.

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L U N C H PRE-THEATRE À LA CARTE COC K TAILS S U N DAY R O A S T FROM 1ST OCTOBER 01872 430 000 INFO@BUSTOPHER-JONES.CO.UK BUSTOPHER-JONES.CO.UK 62 LEMON STREET, TRURO, CORNWALL TR1 2PN

6 7 CHRISTMAS MARKETS Nothing says Christmas like a stroll around a festive market, and in Truro you have plenty to choose from. There’s something for everyone on Lemon Quay with Made in Cornwall, the Primestock Show and new for 2017 – The Winter Gift Fayre.

For a tasty treat head to the Street Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays on Boscawen Street. Get dates and more information in our Events Guide on page 32.

TOP TOYS You can’t go wrong for children’s gifts at The Entertainer on Boscawen Street, or Toymaster stockist Mallet’s on Victoria Square, Truro’s answers to Santa’s workshop!

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MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS Don’t miss the big man himself – you can catch him on Victoria Square with his reindeer, at Trelissick with his elves, at Truro Community Library or the Pannier Market.

See dates and times in our Events Guide from page 32.

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RTS AND A CRAFTS Get creative and enjoy the satisfaction of making your own decorations, cards or gift wrap.

Truro Arts Company and Truro Fabrics are full of bits and bobs to get you inspired.

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REINDEER PARADE Follow the procession through the streets of Truro on the 29th November from 6.45pm.

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Remember your loved ones with us this Christmas,with a dedication in our Books of Remembrance.

View our books at one our celebration services.

Light up a Life is open to everyone, there does not need to have been a connection with our charity in order to take part.

CELEBRATION SERVICES Truro – Friday 1st December, Truro Cathedral, 7pm St Austell – Sunday 3rd December, Holy Trinity Church, 4pm Launceston - Tuesday 5th December, St Mary Magdalene Church 6pm Wadebridge – Wednesday 6th December, Egloshayle Church, 6pm Penzance – Thursday 7th December, Chapel Street Methodist Church, 6pm Hayle – Saturday 9th December, St Elwyn’s Church, 6pm Newquay (non-religious service) – Sunday 10th December, Bowgie Inn, 7pm

www.cornwallhospicecare.co.uk 01726 66868 (option 3)

Truro Cathedral

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TRURO CATHEDRAL From attending special services and spectacular concerts, to finding the perfect gift in the Cathedral Shop; enjoying a delicious Christmas lunch in the restaurant, or simply taking five minutes to sit and reflect and light a candle, the cathedral really does offer something for everyone this festive season.

For more information about our services and concerts visit www.trurocathedral.org.uk or tel 01872 276782

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CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY Join people all over the country by dressing up in your best festive knit and donating to Save the Children on 15th December.

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WINTER WALKS Pull on your hats and scarves and embrace the crisp winter air with a walk around one of Truro districts many beautiful woodlands or parks. Take the dog along the banks of the Truro River at Malpas, wander historic parkland at Trelissick gardens, or explore one of the many trails at Idless Woods. See page 49 for riverside walk ideas.

FESTIVE COFFEES A hint of nutmeg, salted caramel or gingerbread in your morning coffee is sure to get you in the Christmas mood!

Truro has no shortage of coffee shops to choose from. Some of our favourites include Duke St. Deli, 108 Coffee House, Grounded, Flourish and 1652 Coffee & Donuts.

13 15 THE OFFICE PARTY For a Christmas party with a difference try Eureka Escape on Lemon Street, a brand new interactive experience where you can work as a team to find clues and solves puzzles to escape from the room within 60 minutes. If all that makes you thirsty, head to page 18 for plenty of ideas on places to go for a festive tipple.

YOUR PARTY DRESS Stand out from the crowd with a glam outfit from one of Truro’s vintage or second-hand shops. Tootsie & Tiger and Enjoy are treasure troves for glitzy dresses, shiny shoes and unique accessories, or head to Smart Exchange for pre-loved designer partywear.

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THE HOLLY AND THE IVY Grab some gorgeous greenery for your front door at Celtic Flowers (Pannier Market) or Chacewater Garden Centre, or learn how to make your own at a Philleigh Way workshop with Helen Johns and her team from Trebilcocks Flowers (13th or 15th December).

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SANTA FUN RUN Cornwall Hospice Care’s annual Santa Series is open to everyone – and you get a free Santa suit if you sign up! Find out more at cornwallhospicecare.co.uk

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CHRISTMAS CHEER(S) Get ready to raise a glass with your loved ones. Pick up a bottle at Art of Wine or a case at Red Elephant Beer Cellar.

19 20 GOOD WILL Give the gift of kindness by volunteering for a charity, organisation or community group. See page 24 for information on how you can get involved with Shelterbox.

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PAMPER YOURSELF Why not treat yourself to some beauty therapy to feel your best for Christmas? A full body massage at The Great Escape or a Rockstar Shellac at No. 3 Nail Bar should do it.

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YUMMY MINCE PIES Lemon Street Market is a great place to pick up a decadent mince pie – try Baker Tom’s or the newly renovated Fig Café upstairs.

23 21 CAROLS AND SERVICES Visit Truro Cathedral for one of their many festive services and concerts. Highlights throughout December include an atmospheric candle lit concert on the 2nd, The Big Christmas Sing on the 15th, and the Nine Lessons and Carols services on the 23rd and 24th.

See our Events Guide on page 32 for more information.

THE NATIVITY On Christmas Eve Truro Methodist Church tell the story of the nativity on the streets through the city. Find out more on page 43.

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THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS LUNCH If you’re going traditional, buy local with a turkey from The Great Cornish Food Store or Roach Fine Foods (the butcher in the Pannier Market), or for the ultimate fuss-free solution pre-order a Cornish Christmas Dinner Box from The Cornish Food Box Company. It includes turkey, chipolatas, streaky bacon, vegetables, cranberry relish and handmade Christmas pudding or sticky toffee pudding with cream – yum!

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BOXING DAY SALES Grab a post-Christmas bargain in the city centre – check individual stores for opening hours.

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THE FINAL CHAPTER

From the creative team that brought you hit shows ‘Dick Whittington & his Mousehole Cat!’ and ‘Jack & the Beanstalk’

STARRING

KERNOW GRANVILLE KING SAXTON

Tuesday 5 – Sunday 31 December 01872 262466 hallforcornwall.co.uk

Shop

independent this Christmas

Support local businesses and find extra special, unique gifts to tick off your list.

Truro boasts a vibrant independent shopping scene. Amidst the big name high street brands you’ll find a diverse array of fashion boutiques, artisan food suppliers and havens for home décor. In today’s world of eBay and Amazon it’s easy to forget the simple pleasure of browsing in beautiful shops – but with a trip to Truro’s best independents, we’re sure you’ll enjoy the shopping as much as your loved ones will enjoy unwrapping their gifts on Christmas morning.

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Foodie delights

Tasty treats and Cornish fare make perfect gifts for aspiring chefs and food fanatics. oth The Cornish Food Box Company in Walsingham Place B and Great Cornish Food Store

near Waitrose stock a huge range of artisan gift ideas for all tastes and budgets, with everything from locally-made biscuits and chocolates, to charcuterie and olives, to gin, wine and ale.

Speaking of ale, Red Elephant Beer Cellar on Quay Street are specialists in the subject and have a range to please even the fussiest of beer-connoisseurs.

For a somewhat milder brew visit Tugboat. They’ve recently moved from the Pannier Market to New Bridge Street and have shelf upon shelf of tasty tea and coffee blends, hand-packed and beautifully presented.

At Halzephron in Lemon Street Market you’ll find chutneys, relishes, jams and more, all handmade on the Lizard; or if you’re after something for a vegan friend or relative, head to Kenwyn Street and choose an Archie Browns Vegan Hamper.

Or treat someone to a gift voucher for a Cornish afternoon tea at Charlotte’s Teahouse in the historic Coinage Hall.

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Chic boutiques

For gifts with style, hit the city’s unique boutiques and peruse the rails and shelves lined with carefully-curated clothing, accessories and jewellery.

f you’re looking for high-end IPhilpott designer labels try Bishop on New Bridge Street,

stocking pieces from Paul Smith, Lulu Guiness and more. A short saunter will take you to the serenely-decorated Busby & Fox on Prince’s Street, and then Stolen from Susie on Boscawen Street where you’ll find a collection of stunning, great value Italian clothing.

Off the main street, discover a hidden gem in one of Truro’s many charming opes – our favourites include Vor Store Boutique in Cathedral Lane, Vanilla Boutique, Mélange and Plum Fashion Boutique in Nalder’s Court and Little Boutique in Walsingham Place.

For something a little larger in scale head to Trevails on River Street. Established in 1919, it is the largest independent clothing store in Truro, with major brands like Barbour, Gant and Calvin Klein for both men and women.

Stylish homeware

Truro has plenty of choice when it comes to beautiful accessories for the home. rom Caroline Gardner stationery and make-up bags, F to Gisela Graham candleholders

and picture frames, you’ll find a range of pretty and affordable gifts in Bay Tree Home on Cathedral Lane.

Across Boscawen Street is Uneeka, stocking a colourful collection of soft furnishings, crockery and more. Head to their second store on City Road for larger furniture pieces and an array of pendant lighting and lamps.

You can’t go wrong for quirky home-gifts, cards and wrapping paper at Inhabit on Green Street – their personalised mugs and wall art are especially popular.

Illustrated Living in Lemon Street market is the place to go for contemporary cool Scandinavian inspired pieces for the home. The Clementine on Old Bridge Street has a gorgeous coastal inspired collection, including Nordic pottery and Cornish art. If bohemian décor is more your thing, try Mount’s Bay Trading Company on River Street.

For someone who’s a dab hand on the sewing machine, give a gift that will spark their creativity, like some cute printed cotton or luxurious silk from Truro Fabrics on Calenick Street or Cotton Mills in People's Palace.

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Vintage gems

If you enjoy a rummage through retro clothes and nostalgic knickknacks, head to Truro’s vintage hidey-holes. ucked away in People’s Palace, off Pydar Street, is Rare Bits, T seven rooms of vintage and retro

furniture and homewares sourced by owner, Nuala Parris. Kitsch ornaments, lampshades, kitchenalia, cushions, mirrors and more will delight lovers of all-things-vintage.

Also in People’s Palace (and also owned by Nuala Parris), is Enjoy Clothing. Packed with eclectic clothes and accessories from the 50s to the present, it’s like a big dressing up box – a treasure trove of unique presents for vintage fashionistas or festival-fanatics.

If you’re looking for a glam gift, check out Tootsie & Tiger in Tinner’s Court. Their range includes vintage pieces from the 1920s and upwards, including some high-end couture, and a men’s section with suits, coats and jackets.

For a failsafe gift for musiclovers visit Music Nostalgia in the Pannier Market, stocked with thousands of new and secondhand LPs and singles for every music taste.

Christmas markets

For the ultimate festive feeling, don’t miss the markets on Lemon Quay and Boscawen Street, brimming with independent makers and suppliers. Find out more about dates, times and what to expect in our Events Guides on page 32.

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Truro’s diverse food, lifestyle, fashion and art experience

Enjoy our indoor individual shopping experience, perfect for browsing and meeting friends.

Offering an excellent range of products for gifts and entertaining this season, The Lemon Street Market is a friendly, relaxed alternative to high street shopping Fig Cafe Fig2Go Atrium Gallery Illustrated Living Baker Tom's Halzephron Herb Farm Cliffside Clothing Ula Clothing & Lifestyle Rosewood Florist Lemonheads Find us between Lemon Street and Moorfield car park. A quick shortcut between Victoria Square and the Piazza.

The Lemon Street Market, Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2QD | lemonstreetmarket.co.uk

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’Tis the season for a festive tipple or two, and the pubs, clubs and bars of Truro know how to turn on the Christmas spirit.

Start planning your big night out right here with our guide to the city’s top party places.

COOL COCKTAIL AND WINE BARS

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ou’ll find restaurant and wine bar Bustopher Jones in a restored Georgian townhouse on Lemon Street. There’s an extensive wine list with changing specials, an offering of beers from around the world and a wellstocked spirits cupboard. The new drinks menu has lots in store, with seven chapters from Tang and Twang to Silky Sours, High Spirits to Something for Dessert.

Watch out for festive drink specials like the Holy Grail, a blood red cocktail served in a

gold-foiled glass, and Bustopher’s take on the ultimate mulled wine. Stay for dinner and choose from a menu inspired by fresh Cornish ingredients.

Mannings bar on Lemon Street is a stone’s throw from the Hall For Cornwall and the Plaza Cinema. This is a city staple, perfect for a glass of wine after a Christmas shopping expedition or a classic cocktail to get the evening started. There’s a new gourmet menu to sample at Mannings’ restaurant and early evening specials served from 4-7pm.

For cocktails with a vintage twist as well as tasty tapas, head to Bone China, now on Castle Street and if you’re a wine lover, drop by The Art of Wine, a wine shop, lounge bar and art gallery in Nalder's Court, with a handpicked selection of wines to quaff.

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or a proper Cornish pub, head to the The Old Ale House on Quay Street with locally-brewed beers from Truro’s award-winning Skinner’s Brewery on tap, and craft ciders from the Cornwall Cider Company.

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FIND US ON LEMON QUAY Open 6 days a week 9.00am - 5.00pm

Where else could you go and get your lunch, your shoes mended, your keys cut, your wig fitted, your clothes altered, your phone fixed, your nails done, your hair cut, your pictures framed, your photos printed, your meat butchered, your watch battery replaced and your glasses engraved... All under the same roof?

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aroma. There’s live music on Monday and Saturday nights and regular foodie events. The Old Ale House was awarded Pub of the Year 2017 from Cornwall’s CAMRA branch.

Other traditional pubs in the city centre include the Wig & Pen on Frances Street, serving a range of drinks and freshly-prepared food. The pub has the feel of a real local with well-kept beers and good-quality wines. At The William IV on Kenwyn Street, you can relax in the lounge bar in front of a roaring wood-burning stove with a pint of St Austell Brewery’s cask ale or a large glass of wine. The pub has a special gin and tonic menu and there are live bands and disco nights. The Market Inn on Lemon Quay, right next to the Hall For Cornwall, is ideal for pre-theatre or Christmas show drinks.

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he trademark of The Old Grammar School on St Mary’s Street is its evening tapas and cocktails served late into the night. The venue also regularly hosts live music and DJ nights. Sonder on Prince's Street is an independent craft beer bar dishing up tasty world street food and burgers, with a constantly changing rotation of beer and cider on tap, spirits, cocktails and wine.

As the evening beckons, family-owned Zafiros Bar & Restaurant on New Bridge Street turns into a laid-back local bar, with wines, beers, spirits and cocktails. Live music into the early hours, poker and comedy nights and a covered terrace with

an outside screen, means there’s always something going on.

Many an evening starts – and ends – at Vanilla on Duke Street.

With a stylish upstairs lounge playing a mix of tunes, Vanilla provides a fabulous setting to enjoy champagne and cocktails, plus premium beers, wines and spirits. Another city bar to head to if you’re looking for a party atmosphere is Vertigo on St Mary’s Street, with a name inspired by Truro Cathedral’s soaring spires. This is a late-night bar, with food, drinks and music, private function rooms and a heated outdoor space.

Let our great little city put you in the Christmas mood!

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SHOP & STAY As somewhere to drop after you shop, you can’t beat these three Truro hotels

THE ALVERTON The Alverton on Tregolls Road, a short walk from the centre of Truro, was a convent in a former life, and the rooms once inhabited by nuns, now offer the perfect sanctuary for devoted shoppers. Designed by the same architect as Truro Cathedral, it’s now Truro’s only four-silver-star hotel, with characterful bedrooms and suites and a two-AA Rosette bar and brasserie, perfect for a festive meal and fireside tipple.

Look out for offers running throughout winter, or enjoy a special Christmas stay, including a seven-course candlelit lunch, or a New Year’s Eve break, with entry to the hotel’s popular Gala Night, held under the dramatic ceiling of The Great Hall.

MANNINGS A stone’s throw from the Hall For Cornwall and The Plaza cinema, Mannings is a modern, sophisticated hotel on Lemon Street in the heart of the city.

With stylish bedrooms and apartments in its Grade II-listed building and converted stable block. Mannings Bar has been serving Truro’s favourite cocktails for more than 20 years, and adjoins the hotel’s restaurant, dishing up reinvented classics in a relaxed setting. manningshotels.co.uk

MERCHANT HOUSE Merchant House on Falmouth Road is a historic hotel with a laid-back, contemporary feel.

After a Christmas shopping expedition in the city, treat yourself to a restorative slice of homemade cake or mince pies in the lounge in front of a roaring log burner, and, later, perhaps liquid refreshment from the wellstocked bar. Merchant House is also offering a deal on Christmas party night stays in cosy double rooms, including breakfast the next morning. merchant-house.co.uk

For more accommodation options in and around Truro, go to visittruro.org.uk/ truro-accommodation

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GET INSIDE SHELTERBOX The disaster aid agency opens its doors ShelterBox is a true Cornish success story.

Since its origins in Helston in 2000, the disaster relief charity has provided emergency shelter and tools to help more than a million people around the world rebuild their lives.

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GIVE YOUR TIME THIS CHRISTMAS Volunteers are at the heart and forefront of ShelterBox. From speaking in local communities to welcoming the public to the charity’s new visitor centre, there are plenty of opportunities this winter to give time and become part of the ShelterBox team.

You’ll receive training, regular updates and get to meet the people behind this inspiring disaster relief organisation.

SHELTERBOX DISASTER RELIEF CENTRE You can have fun finding out how ShelterBox operates by visiting the ShelterBox Disaster Relief Centre at the charity’s new HQ in Charles Street, Truro. Watch live weather patterns and follow stories of previous deployments across the world on a giant globe and interactive displays. Take part in your own Disaster Challenge, learn about the ShelterBox kits for creating shelters designed to

withstand all climates, and have a go at packing the iconic green box with lifesaving items for families living on the edge.

SHINE FOR SHELTERBOX When disasters strike around the world and power lines go down, families are left vulnerable, without light and shelter. Which is why, this November, ShelterBox is launching a new fundraising campaign that calls on people to host candlelit suppers at home or attend one of its specially organised events in venues across Cornwall.

The Shine for ShelterBox campaign gets under way on the 6th of November, to raise money to provide light and emergency shelter for families who need it most. The funds generated will help to buy the waterproof, inflatable solar-powered lights included in each ShelterBox kit.

To find out more, visit visitshelterbox.org

Charity No: 1096479

Give the

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OF LIGHT, WATER AND SHELTER...

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WE BELIEVE THAT CHRISTMAS IS A TIME WHEN FAMILIES SHOULD BE TOGETHER WITH A ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD, NO MATTER WHAT. If you feel the same why not support ShelterBox by visiting our Visitor Centre shop and cafe on Charles Street, Truro. We are open Mon-Sat 10 - 4pm. We have a range of bespoke gifts including hand designed enamel mugs, Teddy bears, LuminAids and Xmas cards. Or you can choose from a range of ‘global gift’ tokens to give the gift of shelter, water and light.

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SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND SPARKLE, SHIMMER AND STAY WARM IN TRURO THIS WINTER.

Butterfly by Matthew Williamson £ 10 Debenhams, Lemon Quay

Emily embroidered skinny scarf £35 Monsoon, 1 St Nicholas Street

Silver hat £20 Debenhams, Lemon Quay

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Gunmetal embellished bag £89 Busby & Fox, Prince’s Street

Stasia Star Velvet Jacket £99 Monsoon, 1 St Nicholas Street

Flatform £49.50 Marks & Spencer, Lemon Quay

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Looking for something different for Christmas?

Why not give our escape rooms a try? Locked in to one of our themed rooms, you and your group have 60 minutes to search for clues and solve puzzles to escape…

In Truro it’s 1942 in Death by Prescription or try our Christmas room set in Santa’s Elves workshop.

See our website to find the room that suits you best! www.eurekaescape.co.uk info@eurekaescape.co.uk 01736 366663

BAY TREE HOME

LOOSE LEAF TEAS & COFFEE BEANS

Tugboat New Bridge Street tugboat brews.co.uk

Stylish home accessories and beautiful gifts in Truro since 2006 3 Cathedral Lane, Truro 01872 222944 www.baytreehome.com

TRURO’S

COSIEST PUBS Crackling fires, hot toddies and comforting roasts.

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ust ten minutes out of town, towards Falmouth, lies the picturesque Punchbowl and Ladle pub, run by local landlord Graham and his team. With a charming thatched roof and parts of the building dating back to the 15th Century, this stunning building is incredibly snug, with the original feature-fireplace warming up the pub beautifully on a cold winter’s day. Take a book and curl up in an armchair with a coffee, or enjoy a rich glass of red with a top quality, locally-sourced meal from their seasonal menu.

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or fine country dining, head out of Truro towards Newquay and seek out The Plume of Feathers in Mitchell. Head chef, Nat Tallents, was a contestant on Masterchef – The Professionals, so the local produce served is in skilled hands.

Their winter menu features their take on classic British pub dishes, all hearty, warming and most importantly, delicious. The exposed stonework and two roaring fires give this fine restaurant a homely, comfortable feel, surrounded by intimate dining tables and spacious sofas that are perfect for whiling away a winter’s day.

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estled in a listed building just a short walk from the city centre The Thomas Daniell has got the fusion of old school comfort and new age edge just right. Whether you’re just after a glass of mulled wine by the fire, or a hearty bite to eat (their traditional raclette cheese is a must-have), they’ve got winter evenings covered. They also welcome Christmas parties, offering glamorous cocktails and an extensive wine list that are sure to get you into the festive spirit alongside a generous, locallysourced seasonal menu.

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or a cosy lunch with a view, head down past Boscawen Park to Malpas and grab a seat at The Heron Inn. This riverside pub boasts gorgeous views out over the estuary, so bring a jumper and sit outside in the fresh air to watch the boats come and go. If the fresh air is a little too fresh, inside you will be able to sink back into one of their leather sofas next to the open fire with a hot drink. This year The Heron Inn will be holding their usual fireworks festivities on November 4th, and their New Year’s Eve fancy dress party is always a hit.

he County Arms is the other side of Truro, past Sainsbury’s as you head out of town, and it is an excellent spot for a relaxed drink or festive group meal. Recently refurbished, this spacious pub has a large decking area that overlooks the green valley behind and plenty of tables – making it ideal for a Christmas get-together with a view. Owned by St Austell Brewery, you can expect their most popular beers like Tribute on tap, as well as great quality local food.

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Charity Bonfire Night Tremorvah Playing Field

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OCTOBER

Free half-term fun Truro Cathedral Take part in daily crafts and spotter trails from 11am-2pm. Activities are free but donations are gratefully received. trurocathedral.org.uk

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Cathedral City Markets Lemon Quay Food, drink, arts, crafts and gift ideas. Free entry. ccmarkets.co.uk

Annual bonfire and fireworks display with glow-sticks, sparklers, hot food and refreshments. From 5pm.

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NOVEMBER

Wildwood Kin Old Bakery Studios Acclaimed Anglo/Americana trio Wildwood Kin from Exeter perform at Truro’s newest live music venue. oldbakerystudios.co.uk

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Remembrance Sunday Truro Cathedral Sunday Eucharist at 10am; Royal British Legion service of Remembrance at 3.15pm; Requiem Mass for Remembrance Sunday at 6.30pm. trurocathedral.org.uk

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NOVEMBER

The Tapestry of Light Truro Cathedral Truro Cathedral is thrilled to be exhibiting this contemporary exploration and re-imagination of the medieval Angers Tapestries of the Apocalypse. Spanning 36 metres, the tapestry is an immersive expression of art and design interlinked with new science, illumination, colour and medieval imagery in a present day context.

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Three Spires Singers and Orchestra present Dvořák, Haydn and Schumann Truro Cathedral Programme includes Schumann’s Piano Concerto and Dvorák’s Stabat Mater. The Conductor is Christopher Gray. Tickets from Hall For Cornwall. trurocathedral.org.uk

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Truro City of Lights Parade and Christmas Lights Switch On City Centre Nothing heralds the start of the festive season quite like the City of Lights, Truro’s midwinter lantern festival. Come and see a dazzling procession of willow-stick-and-tissue lanterns; handmade by artists, schools and community groups, float through the city streets. The parade takes the theme of ‘Glow’ this year.

Alongside the visual spectacle, City of Lights is a feast of music and dance including samba, brass bands and pipes and drums. The procession sets off from the Richard Lander Monument, down Lemon Street onto Boscawen Street and along River Street. The lanterns will then loop around Little Castle Street onto Kenwyn Street, go through Victoria Square back to Boscawen Street, and make their way via Princes Street and Green Street to Lemon Quay.

See page 62 for a map of the full route. The parade will leave a city of lights in its wake, as the Christmas illuminations, funded

by Truro BID, are switched on in tandem with the lanterns moving through the streets. cityoflights.org.uk

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The Snow Queen The Burrell Theatre Truro School presents this epic fairytale-style adaption of the classic Hans Andersen story, incorporating dance, live music, song, ensemble physical theatre and imaginative staging. Tickets from Hall for Cornwall. hallforcornwall.co.uk

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Cathedral City Markets Lemon Quay Another chance to visit the markets on Lemon Quay.

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Reindeer Parade City Centre See Father Christmas and his real reindeer from 6pm at Victoria Square, followed by a street procession at 6.45pm.

Now funded by Truro City Council and Truro BID, and sponsored by Rowes Cornish Bakers and supported by Mallets Home Hardware, collecting for Cancer Research UK.

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Trelissick Craft Fair National Trust Trelissick A variety of gifts handmade by Trelissick staff and volunteers. nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick-garden

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Late-night shopping City Centre The first night that the shops stay open late! Enjoy the festive atmosphere with street markets, music and entertainment.

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Made in Cornwall Christmas Market Lemon Quay An impressive display of products made by some the best artists, craftspeople and food and drink producers in Cornwall. All products are certified by Cornwall Council as being ‘Made in Cornwall’.

Free entry.

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Cornwall Hospice Care’s Light Up A Life Service Truro Cathedral A special carol service to remember your loved ones at Christmas. All welcome, from 7pm.

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Fairy tales from Father Christmas National Trust Trelissick Bring the children to hear Father Christmas’s magical fairy tales. nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick-garden

Trelissick Illuminated National Trust Trelissick See Trelissick in a festive light with the garden and house illuminated after dark. nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick-garden

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A Candlelit Concert Truro Cathedral An uplifting evening of festive music by candlelight, brought you

by St Mary’s Singers, conducted by Joseph Wickes. Tickets available from Hall for Cornwall. trurocathedral.org.uk

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Saturday Street Market Boscawen Street Enjoy the sights and smells of this festive street market in pedestrianised Boscawen Street.

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Reindeer at Trelissick National Trust Trelissick The reindeer fly in for a festive visit in the stable yard at Trelissick.

Normal admission charges apply. nationaltrust.org.uk/ trelissick-garden

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Christmas Family Activities Royal Cornwall Museum Traditional Christmas-inspired crafts including ‘Make A Christmas Card’, ‘Christmas Peg Doll Angels’ and ‘Make a Christmas Cracker’.

Free for visiting families. royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

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Places are limited so hurry! cornwallhospicecare.co.uk

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Primestock Christmas Show Lemon Quay This popular show brings the countryside and farming into the heart of the city. See the very best of Cornwall’s prime cattle and sheep exhibited, judged and auctioned, and admire a show of farm produce, cookery, preserves and a host of other exhibits.

Attractions continue through the evening with pigs, ducks and chickens for children to see and enjoy. Free entry.

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Santa Fun Run City Centre

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Sleeping Beauty Hall for Cornwall Edward 'Kernow King' Rowe and Granville Saxton return in this year's Christmas show, Sleeping Beauty. From the creative team that brought you hit shows Dick Whittington and his Mousehole Cat! ("the most outstanding Christmas Show in the theatre's history" - Cornwall Live) and Jack and the Beanstalk. Find out more about what’s on at Hall for Cornwall on page 46.

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Meet Father Christmas Pannier Market Father Christmas will be meeting, greeting and spoiling children in the Barber’s Unit in the Pannier Market.

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Late-night shopping City Centre Enjoy shopping and festivities in the city until late.

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A Traditional Cornish Christmas Royal Cornwall Museum A talk about Christmas past in Cornwall by Christine Parnell & Sheila Richardson of The Old Cornish Society. royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

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Primestock Christmas Craft Fair Lemon Quay More than 30 craft stalls offering a range of goods, including giftware, jewellery, ceramics, clothing, candles, soaps, paintings, prints, Cornish food hampers and confectionery. Free entry. truroprimestockshow.co.uk

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Mayor’s Charity Day Lemon Quay Charities from across Cornwall will come together on Truro’s Lemon Quay for a day hosted by the Mayor of Truro. The event features a variety of charity and non-profit organisation stalls raising funds and awareness.

Free entry from 9.30am.

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The Winter Gift Fayre Lemon Quay

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Saturday Street Market Boscawen Street Enjoy the sights and smells of this festive street market in pedestrianised Boscawen Street.

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The Messiah

by Handel Truro Cathedral Truro Choral Society heralds in the Christmas season with a rousing return to Handel’s baroque masterpiece. This biennial event usually sells out so ensure you get your tickets as soon as possible; available from Hall for Cornwall.

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TAODS Christmas Carolare Truro School Chapel Truro Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society invites you to share in its annual Christmas Carolare, an enjoyable evening of festive favourites, with a mix of traditional and modern songs and more. taods.co.uk

A brand new Christmas market filled with quality festive treats and gorgeous gifts, encapsulating the spirit of winter magic and Christmas festivities with evergreens, natural wood and twinkling lights. In association with Truro City Council. Free entry. trurowintergiftfayre.co.uk

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BBC Radio Cornwall Christmas Concert Truro Cathedral Listen out for details of this popular event on BBC Radio Cornwall. trurocathedral.org.uk

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Meet Father Christmas Pannier Market Father Christmas will be meeting, greeting and spoiling children in the Barber’s Unit in the Pannier Market.

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Carol Service Royal Cornwall Museum

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Truro’s BIG Christmas Sing Truro Cathedral

Sing all the favourite traditional Christmas songs.

Come along and sing your favourite carols. All welcome, from 7.30pm.

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Saturday Street Market Boscawen Street

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Late-night shopping City Centre Shops stay open and festivities run until late.

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Launchpad Christmas Encounter Truro Baptist Church Launch into your Christmas celebrations with crafts, activities, games, music, The Christmas Story and a free picnic tea at Truro Baptist Church from 4pm.

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Truro Farmers’ Market Lemon Quay Head for the green and white striped stalls to sample the fresh, local delights of Truro Farmers’ Market. Also trading their usual days of Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9am-4pm (until 9pm on late-night shopping nights).

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Meet Father Christmas Pannier Market Father Christmas will be meeting, greeting and spoiling children in the Barber’s Unit in the Pannier Market.

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Late-night shopping City Centre The last night to shop late – enjoy a festive atmosphere with music, entertainment and street markets while picking up your last minute gifts.

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A Christmas Carol Book Reading Royal Cornwall Museum Come along and hear the classic Victorian Christmas story, read by a narrator in suitable costume! royalcornwallmuseum.org.uk

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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Truro Cathedral

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Truro Nativity Truro Methodist Church

Much-loved service, devised first in Truro in 1880. Find out more on page 50.

Join Truro Methodist Church on Christmas Eve as they tell the nativity story on the streets of Truro. From 2.45pm.

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Saturday Street Market Carols by candlelight Boscawen Street Truro Baptist Church Enjoy the sights and smells of this festive street market in pedestrianised Boscawen Street.

Take some time out from the last minute Christmas preparations to sing carols, read the Christmas story, reflect and pray. From 6pm.

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Christmas Day service Truro Baptist Church Celebrate the birth of Christ on Christmas morning.

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Christmas Day Service Truro Cathedral Join the Cathedral Choir at this uplifting Christmas Day service from 10am. trurocathedral.org.uk

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Winter Sales – Boxing Day and Beyond City Centre Many of Truro’s shops will be open for trade on Boxing Day, a great opportunity to grab some sale bargains. Check with individual stores for their opening hours.

For more events information go to visittruro.org.uk

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NEW YEAR’S EVE KNEES-UPS Truro New Year’s Eve Fireworks Lemon Quay See in the New Year in style – come and watch the spectacular fireworks from Lemon Quay. Fancy dress is optional! Entry is free.

The Alverton, Truro Grand Gala Night in the Great Hall. Expect a red carpet, gourmet buffet, the Swing Kings live and a fantastic view of the city’s fireworks display. thealverton.co.uk

Heron Inn, Malpas Heroes & villains fancy dress themed New Year’s Eve party.

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HALL FOR CORNWALL WINTER HIGHLIGHTS It’s not just about the pantomime – there’s a show for everyone at Cornwall’s largest performance venue this season.

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rom swing to sublime ballads, Clare Teal and her Mini Big Band 1 (26 October) promise a sparkling night of music and entertainment. Backed by a spectacular band of first-rate musicians, award-winning singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter, Clare provides an evening of toe tapping big band songs from Cole Porter, George and Ira Gershwin, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Van Morrison.

Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company present The Emperor’s New Clothes2 (4 November).

This classic tale tells the story of an Emperor who loves clothes more than anything and despite a wardrobe the size of Paris, he's run out of outfits and it's his birthday tomorrow! When two 'designers' promise to create an outfit for him that's never

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Join rock ‘n’ roll star Joe Brown (8 November) as he incorporates his diverse musical styles into this brand new show.

Packed with timeless classics, rockabilly, gospel, country, folk and rock 'n' roll, all interwoven with Joe's effervescent delivery and humorous reminiscences, this sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.

America’s Got Talent winner, ventriloquist Paul Zerdin3 (9 November) returns to the UK fresh from headlining the worldfamous Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, with a sparkling new show featuring his all-star cast of (in) famous puppets. Enjoy an evening of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy and ventriloquism!

The legendary survival expert Ray Mears4 (14 November) presents his new live show, Born to go Wild. From a very young age Ray discovered the joys of exploring the most undisturbed natural areas left on our planet.

Ray will take you on a journey that he deeply values for cultural, spiritual, moral and aesthetic reasons and explains why he believes these are vital for the human spirit.

Exeter-based Theatre Company Le Navet Bete create hilarious and accessible comedy theatre using creative and engaging storytelling.

Dracula: The Bloody Truth 5 (17 November) will transport you across Europe, from the sinister Transylvanian mountains to the awkwardly charming seaside town of Whitby, whilst the frantic Van Helsing and his three amateur

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actors try to stage a life-changing, factual theatrical production of the events of Dracula.

Join Saba DouglasHamilton (16 November), the highly-acclaimed elephant conservationist and wildlife TV presenter of This Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries, for an evening of exciting animal stories and intimate behind the scenes tales of life in Kenya with her young family.

The award-winning Kneehigh Theatre present The Tin Drum (21 – 25 November). On Oskar’s third birthday he decides to remain a child forever. Armed with a heart full of rage, a singing voice that shatters glass, and a seemingly indestructible tin drum, Oskar sets about to reveal the world for what it truly is.

Kernow King and Granville Saxton return in this year's Christmas show, Sleeping Beauty6 (5 – 31 December), the final chapter in a trilogy of adventures featuring our much loved Cornishman, Kenwyne and his family. With magic, music, comedy and some sparkling surprises, make Sleeping Beauty the show of your dreams this Christmas!

The smash-hit musical Crazy For You (13 – 18 February) heads to Truro, starring Strictly Come Dancing winner Tom Chambers.

Crazy For You charts the troubled love story of Bobby, son of a wealthy New York banking family and Polly, daughter of the proprietor of a failing theatre in Nevada. Sent to close the theatre down, Bobby falls for Polly and, in the guise of a Hungarian impresario, decides to save the theatre by putting on a show.

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RIVERSIDE WALKS

Embrace the crisp winter air and see the city from a new perspective.

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ruro’s waterside location is very much ingrained in its history and personality. Its name is believed to have originated from tri-veru meaning ‘three rivers’ in the Cornish language, or tre-uro meaning ‘settlement on the river’.

The city sits in an estuarial delta at the confluence of the rivers Kenwyn, Allen and Glasteinan, together forming the Truro River that flows into the Carrick Roads and the River Fal. Throughout the streets, you’ll see glimpses of the Kenwyn and Allen as they flow through and under the 18th century leats system, but if you’d like to enjoy the peace of the rivers in all their winter glory, there are plenty of paths and parks outside of the city for a quiet stroll or jog.

Boscawen Park is Truro’s largest

open space, beautifully situated on the banks of the Truro River.

The riverside walk goes around the outer periphery of the park and is great for exercising dogs. Wildlife is in abundance, particularly estuary birds like waders, divers, cormorants and ducks – the winter months bring swans and shelducks too. Children will love the duck pond on the opposite side of the road at Trennick Mill.

For a circular walk from the city centre to Roseworthy, follow the leats to their source at the River Kenwyn. A 10km-round jaunt will take you through the woods at Treworder, Penrose Water Gardens, and Ninnis at the confluence of streams. The return to Truro is via the historic Victoria Gardens at the foot of the viaduct.

Wildlife is in abundance... the winter months bring swans and shelducks A short drive away is National Trust’s Trelissick Garden. Head down the hill from the car park towards Channals Creek and follow the path that runs along the shores of the steeply-sided Fal River. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views and an encounter with the King Harry Ferry – one of the top ten ferry crossings in the world!

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NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS Experience the much-loved Nine Lessons and Carols Christmas service in Truro, the city where it all started.

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n the evening of 24 December, Christian congregations across the UK and beyond will gather for their traditional Christmas Eve worship. And the order of service they’ll follow will be as familiar to everyone in church as Christmas trees and wreaths of holly.

Nine Lessons and Carols – nine Bible readings interspersed with Christmas hymns and carols – has been the basis for the traditional Christmas Eve service for decades. Variations of it are used by churches all over the world, and the best-known version is broadcast annually from King's College, Cambridge. But that’s not where the service originated. For

the first-ever Nine Lessons and Carols, you’d have to travel back in time to 10pm on the Christmas Eve of 1880, and a makeshift wooden chapel in the centre of Truro.

It was here that the first Bishop of Truro, and later Archbishop of Canterbury, Edward White Benson was conducting worship while the city’s new cathedral was under construction. He had devised a new, lively, celebratory form of service that alternated short Bible readings with popular hymns and carols. His aim was to introduce a communityled service that could help create some sense of stability and ignite a passion for carol singing. It went down better than he could have expected with the 400-strong

congregation, and became a fixture in the city’s Christmas calendar.

Other churches quickly adopted the new format, and in 1928, the new BBC started broadcasting a version of the service from King’s College, Cambridge. Broadcast annually, it is now heard by millions of people around the world.

But why listen at home when you can take part in the real thing where it all began over 130 years ago?

23 and 24 December at 7pm Visit trurocathedral.org.uk for more details.

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Curds & Croust was set up when Master cheesemaker, Martin Gaylard, spotted a gap in the market for quality Cornish cheese with truly artisan characteristics. Martin says, “I am delighted that in only 18 months our cheeses have already won so many prestigious awards. From the Global Cheese Awards to the World Cheese Awards, the British Cheese Awards and most recently in the South West Cheese Awards

where our truffle brie was awarded double gold.”

In a collection that has been created to be distinctively memorable, the range currently consists of three artisan soft cheeses: a creamy soft brie; a rich bold and buttery camembert; and an earthy truffle brie with a truly unique character – perfect for the Christmas cheeseboard.

Testament to the quality of the cheese produced by this fledgling company, is their customer-base which already boasts customers such as Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen and Rick Stein’s Michelin-starred seafood restaurant.

Curds & Croust is available in good delis and farm shops throughout the Truro area: Great Cornish Food Store, Thornes Fruit & Veg, Trugian Farm Shop in Probus, and Spar in Carnon Downs. If you haven’t done so already, give them a try!

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BOOKS TO BEAT THE BLUES The team at Waterstones recommend their top mood-boosting reads to start the New Year.

LAGOM Linnea Dunne Following in the tradition of Hygge, Lagom is a Swedish form of creating life balance. This beautiful book will help maintain your equilibrium, organise your home, and make life a little more stress-free.

RECOVERY: FREEDOM FROM OUR ADDICTIONS Russell Brand

THE MODERN COOK’S YEAR Anna Jones

Learn how to make the most out of seasonal produce and Far from being a simple ingredients. typical celebrity Anna Jones has biography, this is created recipes an honest account with vegetarians in of issues faced and mind but they are dealt with by Brand. equally attractive Considered to be “a to meat-eaters. self-help book like no other”.

HOW TO BLITZ NITS (AND OTHER NASTIES) Mumsnet This is a great little book for any home with young children. Witty as well as practical, it gives advice on everyday issues arising in all homes in true Mumsnet-style.

THE LITTLE BOOK OF TIDINESS Alison Davies This book does exactly what it says on the tin. De-clutter your mind and de-clutter your surroundings – it’s the perfect time of year for it.

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LEAD TO TRURO

Santa has his sleigh – here are your ways in and out of Truro for the Christmas season PARK & RIDE

There are two Park & Ride locations on the outskirts of the city, Langarth Park (TR4 9AN) and Tregurra Park (TR1 1RH).

Additional Park & Ride services will be operating on Wednesday, 22 November for the Truro City of Lights parade and each Wednesday from 29 November to 20 December for late-night shopping with pick-up points at Green Street and Quay Street. Last buses leave the city centre at 10pm.

To find out more, visit: parkfortruro.org.uk

BY BUS AND TRAIN

Truro’s bus and coach stations are next to Lemon Quay, right in the heart of the city. On the mainline between London Paddington and Penzance, Truro train station is a few minutes’ walk from the city centre.

BY PLANE

Cornwall Airport Newquay is just 12 miles away. newquaycornwallairport.com

BY BIKE

The city’s on two National Cycle Routes, 3 and 32. There are bike parks at both Lemon Quay and Union Place.

BY CAR

PARK FOR £1.50

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Just a short distance from the A30, the dual carriageway that links Cornwall to the M5, driving to Truro couldn’t be easier.

A30 Eastbound to A390 A30 Westbound to A39 From Falmouth, the A39 From St Austell, the A390

See map on page 62 for parking.

CAR HIRE BY THE HOUR Newly launched by Co-cars, you’ll find cars to hire from just £3.75ph at Truro Train Station. co-cars.co.uk

CAR SHARE

Looking to share a ride?

Try Car Share Cornwall. carsharecornwall.com 64

Coming to Truro for the evening, or dropping by on the way home from the beach? The following car parks are just £1.50 after 4pm: Edward Street Garras Wharf Moorfield Moresk, Oakway Pydar Street Viaduct

DISABLED PARKING

For free parking in Cornwall Council car parks, register in advance. Phone: 0300 1234 222

TAXIS

There are two city-centre taxi ranks – Boscawen Street (next to Coinage Hall) and Quay Street (short walk from Lemon Quay).

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