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Ten wonderful years

First published on: 15th June 2016

Ten wonderful years. SUNDAY 23 February will mark ten years since I began my role in the benefice, serving a local community that is overlooked by the Ivinghoe Beacon, writes Tracey Doyle .


THREE Ts, vicar?

First published on: 15th June 2016

THREE Ts, vicar?. As the Prime Minister convened a summit on tax, trade and transparency, the Oxford Diocese pledged to get behind a campaign seeking tax justice.


The Revd Peter Ball

First published on: 14th June 2016

The Revd Peter Ball. The Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, the Acting Bishop of Oxford said: "It is with great sadness that I am letting you know that the Revd Peter Ball, who was the Ecumenical Officer for Oxfordshire and an SSM in Hanborough and Freeland, died on Wednesday.


Sir Robert Winston is the keynote speaker at Diocesan conference.

First published on: 14th June 2016

Sir Robert Winston is the keynote speaker at Diocesan conference.. SIR Robert Winston was the keynote speaker at the annual Headteacher's Conference on Wednesday.


New dates for the Archdeacon of Dorchester's visitations

First published on: 13th June 2016

New dates for the Archdeacon of Dorchester's visitations. THE Henley Visitation which had to be cancelled has been rearranged and two extra Visitations will be held in the Aston and Cuddesdon Deanery.


Bishop Victoria from New Zealand comes to LLM conference

First published on: 10th June 2016

Bishop Victoria from New Zealand comes to LLM conference. The Rt Revd Victoria Matthews first visited the Diocese of Oxford in 2014 where she spoke at our clergy conference.


Getting and staying debt free

First published on: 1st June 2016

Lizi Bowerman is in training for an 87-mile fundraising walk to celebrate 10 years since she and her husband Juan became debt free.


Happy Birthday Your Majesty

First published on: 20th May 2016

The Queen started her 90th birthday celebrations unveiling a plaque in front of crowds of onlookers in Windsor.


Meeting Her Majesty in Windsor

First published on: 20th May 2016

Meeting Her Majesty in Windsor. THE sun came out as the Royal car pulled up for the start of the Queen's birthday tour of Windsor.


Shop in a church in "Rural Oscars" final

First published on: 20th May 2016

Shop in a church in "Rural Oscars" final. WHEN Sam Moore suggested running a village shop in a Berkshire church she had no idea the endeavour would end up in the final of a competition known as the "Rural Oscars".

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