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The latest news and features from the Diocese of Oxford. To contact the press office, please call 01865 208 277 (out of hours 07824 906 839) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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"Tour de Fair" cyclists celebrate Fair Trade

First published on: 18th October 2014

As the Tour de France saw massive celebrations at the start point in Yorkshire, keen cyclists took to their bikes for a Tour de Fair of Oxfordshire.


AdventurePlus secures funding for new base

First published on: 17th October 2014

AdventurePlus secures funding for new base. An architect's illustration of the new AdventurePlus base.


The harsh realities of homelessness

First published on: 17th October 2014

The harsh realities of homelessness. Jonny Ball sings a lullaby at Byte Night Thames Valley in Reading.


A new outdoor learning space

First published on: 17th October 2014

A disused nature reserve has been transformed into an outdoor learning area used for gruffalo hunts at Binfield CE Primary School.


Chocolate calendar countdown to a Kenyan baby clinic

First published on: 16th October 2014

Chocolate calendar countdown to a Kenyan baby clinic. The Meaningful Chocolate Company is hoping to equip a baby clinic in Kenya by donating £10,000 from sales of its 2014 Real Advent Calendar.


Churches urged to help save lives this Advent

First published on: 16th October 2014

Churches across the diocese can help save lives this Christmas as the UK government matches Christian Aid's Christmas fundraising.


Double book launch in Oxford

First published on: 16th October 2014

Double book launch in Oxford. A DOUBLE book launch takes place at the Blackwells book store in Oxford in November.


God in the life of a water supply expert

First published on: 16th October 2014

Ian Bensted has devoted his life to ensuring people in south-east England and parts of south-west Uganda have adequate water.


Walking the Thames Pilgrim Way

First published on: 16th October 2014

Walking the Thames Pilgrim Way. AT LEAST 200 people joined Bishop John on the inaugural Thames Pilgrimage in September.


Church school children in sponsored bike ride

First published on: 10th October 2014

34 children and volunteers braved the elements to take part in a sponsored bike ride at Fritwell CE School near Bicester in Oxfordshire.

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