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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 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Feeling the need to retreat?

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Spring is the time to start thinking of where we might escape to for breaks this year. Retreats can provide an unusual and restorative getaway. The Door explores a selection of different types of retreat.


Demand rockets for rural foodbanks

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Demand rockets for rural foodbanks. NUMBERS of people needing help from rural foodbanks has risen sharply, an investigation by the Door has revealed.


Children urged to learn about Global Neighbours

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Children urged to learn about Global Neighbours. CHILDREN at Hazlemere CofE School in Buckinghamshire took part in the pilot of Global Neighbours , a new Christian Aid initiative.


Bridge yarn bombed with artwork

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Bridge yarn bombed with artwork. THE footpath across Whitchurch on Thames toll bridge was transformed into a riot of colour recently.


Book review - The Naked God

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Book review - The Naked God. The Naked God: Wrestling for a Grace-ful Humanity Vincent Strudwick with Jane Shaw DLT 2017 £12.


Bloxham CE School blossoms with success

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Bloxham CE School celebrates national awards and the opening of its new Cherry Tree Centre for families with children under five.


The Big Thank You in Newport Pagnell

First published on: 22nd May 2019

The Big Thank You in Newport Pagnell. NEWPORT Pagnell celebrated the tireless work of 300 people with a Big Thank You event.


The People's Passion and Roughshod Deliver come to Maidenhead

First published on: 22nd May 2019

The People's Passion and Roughshod Deliver come to Maidenhead. COME along to St Luke's in Maidenhead this Saturday evening for an energetic, entertaining show about faith, hope and everything in between.


Director of music retires after a "long and distinguished" career

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Director of music retires after a "long and distinguished" career. "John Cullen was, literally, a Godsend" says Canon Adrian Daffern, Team Rector of Blenheim in Oxfordshire.


Limbering up to raise funds at the London Marathon

First published on: 22nd May 2019

Limbering up to raise funds at the London Marathon. RUNNERS from across the Diocese are in training for the London Marathon to raise money for charities.

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