Faith Stories
Moira’s Story
Well known St Merryn resident Moira Gill was chosen as one of 25 people to receive a Cross of St Piran Award from the Bishop of Truro. Describing the news as […]
Verna’s Story
The East Lizard Helpline has been running for 22 years and Verna Tripconey has been there from the beginning. Verna, from Ponsongath near Coverack, is one of two co-ordinators who […]
Mary & Sandra’s Story
Mary Judson from Bude and Sandra Huffer from Poughill were both nominated for Cross of St Piran Awards in 2015 for their work in the deanery and their commitment […]
Liz’s Story
Liz Davies has utilised all the skills she has learned from her years as a teacher to ensure St Clement Church in Truro is now a bustling centre of worship. […]
Gordon’s Story
Gordon Gibson from Lelant has given over 50 years to the Reader Ministry but was still “completely taken aback” to receive a letter saying he had been awarded the […]
Sid’s Story
His love of music is such that Sid Bryant from Falmouth always manages to snatch a quick hymn on an organ wherever he goes whether it is an island […]
Mavis’ Story
Eighty-year-old Mavis Miles was so busy working in the village shop that when she looked at her mail she just assumed the letter from the Diocese was a flyer and […]
Mary’s Story
Mary Anson has spent her working life caring for others, first as a nurse and then as a care home manager and later as registered provider (owner) of four care […]
Full List of 2015 Cross of St Piran recipients
James Gynn James (fondly known as Jim) has worshipped at the church of St Thomas the Apostle for many years, since he was a young boy with his family moving […]
Jim’s Story
Jim Seth is a retired primary school deputy head teacher and is currently chair of governors at a local primary school. He has been Reader for 26 years and in […]
