Event details The  Eden Project  celebrated its 25th birthday on 17 March 2026, marking a quarter-century since opening in 2001.   Its 25th anniversary celebration featured local community choirs, a showstopping cake-cutting moment and special performances in the Mediterranean Biome, including welcomes from co-founder Sir Tim Smit ( Facebook post ).   An invitation In mid-February, Caroline Bailey, musical director of Bodmin Way Community Choir, posted on the choir’s WhatsApp

On the eve of St Piran’s Day , the beautiful surroundings of St Petroc’s Church were filled with music as Bodmin Way Community Choir and Berrycombe School came together for a special evening celebrating Cornish-themed songs. Mr Coles accompanied his enthusiastic Year 5 choir on an unusual guitar-cum-ukulele as they proudly sang songs reflecting their Cornish heritage. The performance brought energy and excitement to the evening, and the children clearly enjoyed the opportunit

Day 1 Church leaders, health professionals, and community workers gathered in St. Petroc's Church, Bodmin for the first day of the Courageous Churches Conference , an event exploring how churches can play a meaningful role in supporting neighbourhood health and wellbeing. The two-day conference was instigated and organised by Revd Paul Holley, working in collaboration with HeartEdge. As delegates arrived from across the region and beyond for an early start, Revd Holley welcom

Recently, speaking to the Diocese of Truro, Revd Paul Holley succinctly expressed his views and ministry on wellbeing: “The intertwining of faith and health has been at the heart of the Church’s ministry from the beginning. What we can demonstrate in Bodmin is how this work can be renewed in partnership with the NHS amidst significant health inequalities. “With the aid of parish nurses and NHS-funded Community Health and Wellbeing Workers, we are making a major difference to

Amy is a CHWW. Her heartwarming story explains what a CHWW is and how she became one. Amy’s life changed when she was asked if she’d like to apply for a new job. She loved the job she was doing, working in the field of Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence. It was a permanent contract, and she was very happy and felt secure. Why would she want to leave? The request didn’t come from just anybody, it came from her mum! Busy supporting people in the community, Mum needed admin and

Juliet Stewart has recently joined Bodmin Way’s team of Parish Nurses. Her appointment expands the current health service beyond Bodmin to include the surrounding villages of Cardinham, Nanstallon and Lanivet. Juliet brings a wealth of professional experience to the role. She has been a Registered Nurse for four decades, spending much of her career working on medical wards at Treliske Hospital. She also has community nursing experience, having worked with the Multiple Scleros

Bodmin Lights Up The choir was delighted to be part of Bodmin’s festive welcome at the annual Bodmin Lights Up  event on the last Friday of November. Parading behind members of Bodmin Town Band, alongside schools and families, was a highlight. Another special moment was singing a festive song with Belt it Out Bodmin Community Choir on the steps of Shire Hall. This year’s switch-on theme was The Twelve Days of Christmas , so the famous carol simply had to be sung, with everyon

Tables were set for a wonderful Christmas meal, and everyone enjoyed coffee, tea, and Christmas cupcakes as they arrived. The Christmas post was delivered, and a wand of festive cheer was waved. The Bodmin Way Community Choir gave a beautiful demonstration of Makaton signing to Silent Night . And all of this happened even before Christmas dinner was served! It was a truly joyful time for everyone. Time Together  will now take a short break and will resume on Wednesday 7th Jan

Within its walled garden, in the peaceful and beautiful village of Nanstallon, stands St. Stephen’s Church, officially one of Cornwall’s Celtic Quiet Places. These tranquil spaces are a network of 78 ancient Cornish churches, inspired by Celtic saints who sought out secluded spots for prayer. Many are in isolated or rural locations and offer sanctuary and a place for quiet reflection . In 2022 Judy Squibbs, Focal Minister at St. Stephen’s, along with Marion Lowe, who has conn

Warmth, Welcome and Conversation. Community Cuppa is held every Thursday from 10am to 4pm in St. Petroc’s Church, offering a warm and welcoming space where everyone is invited to connect over a cuppa. Guests can enjoy a selection of free hot drinks, cakes, fruit, soup, and sandwiches. Some regulars come for the crafts, others for the conversation—but all are welcomed with kindness and hospitality. The space often features singers and speakers, and thoughtful themes for discus

Revd Elaine Meets Harry Redknapp. A charity auction for a round of golf with sporting legend Harry Redknapp is currently live and runs until 8:00 PM on Sunday, 19th October, hosted by Phoenix Events. How did this all come about? “It’s incredible,” said Revd Elaine Munday. Elaine was on a date night with her husband, Joseph, at a Phoenix Event held at St. Petroc’s Church last Thursday. Joseph, an avid football fan, was delighted to attend. “We were really well looked after by

With gentle stretches, controlled breathing techniques, and a playful tongue twister, our friendly Community Choir eased into its autumn...

Presentation Event on 2nd October 2025 An introduction to the Bodmin Team Ministry’s Social Enterprise Innovation and enterprise at...

Tribute acts Bottled Blondie (Maria Brown) and Cher-Esque (Lara Jones), with live band gave stunning performances at an evening gig in...

Bodmin Way's Community Space weekly get together is made possible by volunteers and donations from local supermarkets and bakeries. The mix of church and community volunteers with many attendees is a winning combination. Volunteer Revd Elaine Munday brings it all together and is always up for a chat, from food to music and matters of faith. One of the talented volunteer cooks, Helen, is described by Binny as being “the kingpin of our food table.” Similarly, Binny uses her cul

Conference announced for October 2nd.

Bodmin Way Community Choir’s three community performances this summer     Up first was at a venue featuring strongly in the choir’s...

Walking with a purpose on Sunday 27th July 2025 Energised and spurred on by talk of pilgrim people and pilgrimage of hope at the 10am...

A full church received a warm welcome from Judy on Sunday 20th July 2025. It was standing room only in St. Stephen’s Church, Nanstallon...

Funds raised from this year’s race support local churches and good causesIt’s been a couple of months since the 2025 Beacon Beast...

Enjoy a cream tea in St. Petroc’s Church this summer. Head to St. Petroc’s for scones, jam and cream or select from a huge variety of...

A summer stroll through nature, pilgrimage, and heritage On a sunny Sunday afternoon in June, SPY (St. Petroc’s Youth) took to the trail,...

A special service to thank all who volunteer in Bodmin Rev'd Elaine Munday and Rev'd Simon Atkinson chose to align ‘Volunteer Sunday...

🎶 Summer Singing with Bodmin Way Community Choir Summer is here, and so is the sound of music! The Bodmin Way Community Choir kicked...

At the heart of our town, Bodmin Way is something special — a vibrant network of people, places, and possibilities, all centred around...

It is wonderful to gather together every Wednesday, have a stretch, a warm-up and then a good sing! Good for mind, body and soul - why...