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New science suite at Churchmead

First published on: 10th April 2017

New science suite at Churchmead. CHURCHMEAD CE School's new Headteacher, Chris Tomes and all the students and staff were delighted to welcome Bishop John, the Bishop of Oxford to the school this term.


No more drips at St Brits

First published on: 10th April 2017

After years of patching broken tiles and strategically placing buckets over hymn books, St Britius Brize Norton has a beautiful new roof.


Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust continues to grow

First published on: 10th April 2017

Three new schools have joined the Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust.


Peace garden at Dr South's

First published on: 10th April 2017

Bishop John opens the peace garden at Dr South's.


Obituary: Lady Penelope Nairne

First published on: 10th April 2017

Obituary: Lady Penelope Nairne. Penny Nairne, an extraordinarily energetic woman of her time and often ahead of Penelope Nairne her time, has died aged 87.


Pray and vote,' urges Bishop

First published on: 10th April 2017

Pray and vote,' urges Bishop. THE Acting Bishop of Oxford has urged Christians to vote in the forthcoming General Election and to pray for wisdom for political candidates.


Rejoicing as the Revd Dr Helen-Ann Macleod Hartley is consecrated as Bishop of Waikato and Taranaki

First published on: 10th April 2017

Rejoicing as the Revd Dr Helen-Ann Macleod Hartley is consecrated as Bishop of Waikato and Taranaki. Helen-Ann trained for ordination on the Oxford Ministry Course at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, and was ordained in 2007, writes Martyn Percy.


Repair joy for historic Oxfordshire church

First published on: 10th April 2017

The historic St Margaret of Antioch Church in Hinton Waldrist church is to receive £10,000 from the National Churches Trust.


Riding, striding and scooting for historic churches

First published on: 10th April 2017

A team of cyclists pedalled from the Lords "the home of cricket" in London to their own home of village cricket in Wytham in Oxfordshire.


'Rising above the ordinary'

First published on: 10th April 2017

'Rising above the ordinary'. STUDENTS from St Peter's Church of England Middle School in Old Windsor have raised more than £1,175 for charities over the past six weeks.

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