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Going to Windsor to see the Queen

First published on: 27th February 2019

Going to Windsor to see the Queen. PENSIONERS who were nominated to receive Maundy Money from the Queen have described the experience as "marvellous, uplifting and gratifying".


How to plant an olive tree in Palestine

First published on: 27th February 2019

How to plant an olive tree in Palestine. First, dig a hole with a pickaxe or a mattock.


God in the Life of Nigel Crook

First published on: 27th February 2019

Prof Nigel Crook explains how his life and career evolved from a calling to a become a Carmelite monk to working in robotics.


Finding loving homes for children in care

First published on: 27th February 2019

Finding loving homes for children in care. FOR Elizabeth and Timothy Webber the amazing example of a Romanian orphanage, where children were truly happy because they were loved, inspired them to become adoptive parents.


The Church and disability

First published on: 27th February 2019

The Church and disability. The Door gives a snapshot of projects involving people with disabilities State-of-the-art new centre to be built in Oxfordshire A NEW centre for people with disabilities in Oxfordshire is to be built after Government cut-backs left provision severely lacking.


Oakley School Dove of Peace Dedication

First published on: 28th February 2019

Oakley School Dove of Peace Dedication. Oakley Church of England Combined School has celebrated the unveiling of a piece of artwork made especially for the school by fabric artist Elizabeth Brown.


Dignitaries celebrate opening of new £270,000 school Maths and Business Centre

First published on: 28th February 2019

Churchmead Church of England School welcomed dignitaries and school governors as it celebrated the opening of its refurbished Maths and Business Centre.


Diocesan Synod statement concerning the Dean of Oxford

First published on: 12th March 2019

Diocesan Synod statement concerning the Dean of Oxford. Saturday 17 November 2018 : The Bishop of Oxford gave a statement to the meeting of the Oxford Diocesan Synod.


Celebrating 25 years since the first women were ordained as priests

First published on: 13th March 2019

As celebrations of the 25th anniversary of the ordination of women as priests took place, we joined a gathering at Dorchester Abbey.


Record holder Daniel shows off his skills and shares his faith

First published on: 18th March 2019

Record holder Daniel shows off his skills and shares his faith. FAMILIES in Long Hanborough in Oxfordshire were treated to a visit from Guinness World Record holder, freestyle footballer and You-tuber Daniel Cutting.

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