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The latest round of Development Fund grants has dispersed £164K to seven different church projects ranging from the launch of a new community choir to church reordering schemes.
As well as being a welcoming place for worship, St Mary’s Church in Iffley, is a place of heritage and beauty. The little changed Norman church building has become home to the Living Stones project where visitors and volunteers take part in art, music and historical events each year.
The Listed Places of Worship (LPW) scheme, which provides a grant equivalent to the cost of VAT on repair and maintenance work and associated professional fees on listed churches, has been extended for the next financial year.
One of Oxford’s best-kept secrets has been recognised with an Oxford Preservation Trust Award. The Landscape and Public Realm plaque was presented to the Friends of Holywell Cemetery who have breathed new life into the peaceful spot.
A new garden in the centre of Berinsfield has been established to grow community links and food for the table.