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Turf Cutting Ceremony at a new Church school

First published on: 26th February 2015

Turf Cutting Ceremony at a new Church school. As Bicester expands a new, purpose build school is being built to serve the community.


New headteacher at North Hinksey

First published on: 19th February 2015

New headteacher at North Hinksey. Hear Amy Pearce on her first few months at North Hinksey CE Primary School in Oxford.


House of Bishops' Pastoral Letter on the 2015 General Election

First published on: 18th February 2015

House of Bishops' Pastoral Letter on the 2015 General Election. Details of the House of Bishops' Pastoral Letter, urging churches to engage with politics, can be found here.


The Anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill

First published on: 13th February 2015

The Anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill. ST Martin's Church, Bladon, receives tens of thousands of visitors each year.


Important legal changes on marriage

First published on: 13th February 2015

Important legal changes on marriage. New legislation on the Marriage of Foreign Nationals comes into force in March 2015.


Support farmers in crisis

First published on: 12th February 2015

Support farmers in crisis. CHURCHES are being called on to pray for and support farmers in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire as pressure mounts on local food producers.


Former Gerrards Cross Rector new Bishop of S&N

First published on: 11th February 2015

Former Gerrards Cross Rector new Bishop of S&N. Bishop Paul greets Bishop John at the end of the Thames Pilgrimage The next Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham will be the Rt Revd Paul Williams, who is currently Area Bishop of Kensington.


Join the 'stock it' challenge

First published on: 2nd February 2015

Join the 'stock it' challenge. Fairtrade has been successful in raising awareness of the need for justice and in improving the lives of millions of small farmers - but there's still a lot that needs to happen.


Saying 'I do' with Fairtrade Gold

First published on: 2nd February 2015

Saying 'I do' with Fairtrade Gold. The wedding ring is a familiar symbol of permanent and loving commitment in a marriage.


Libby Lane consecrated bishop

First published on: 26th January 2015

Libby Lane consecrated bishop. Libby Lane was consecrated Bishop of Stockport today in York Minster.

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