We left St Austell with a short walk up to the railway station to meet our bus for Truro. It was drizzling but thankfully did not turn into the downpour that looked likely.

We met with Hilary Fairfield and husband Mick for a delightful lunch.

After lunch we made our way on foot to Truro Cathedral where we had a guided tour arranged.? Our guide was both charming and very amusing.

We learned that the Cathedral was the last in Britain to be built traditionally, that is by hand, without any of the modern equipment that would be used today.

We also learned that the Cathedral had once been a wooden shed, during the period of construction.? No trace appears to remain of the shed but an earlier church which remains the local parish church is?an integral part of the Cathedral.

It transpires that the Festival of 9 Carols and Lessons was first held?in Truro Cathedral and the idea has been developed by other churches over time.

We were then treated to a Cream Tea in the company of Hilary, Mick and Chris and David from MNDA Cornwall.