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Church hall refurbishment

First published on: 26th June 2015

Church hall refurbishment. AFTER eight years of being locked up and not used, the church hall of St Mary and St John's Church in Oxford is now a hive of activity as restoration work has begun.


One in three older teenagers have been too stressed to sleep, says The Children's Society

First published on: 26th June 2015

One in three older teenagers have been too stressed to sleep, says The Children's Society. More than a third (34 per cent) of 16 and 17-year-olds are so anxious that they have suffered sleepless nights in the last year, according to new research from The Children's Society.


Tackling the Earthquake's aftermath

First published on: 26th June 2015

Tackling the Earthquake's aftermath. Christian Aid's local partners are distributing vital emergency supplies in the worst affected areas of Gorkha and Kathmandu Valley.


How are you, vicar?

First published on: 24th June 2015

How are you, vicar?. The Ven.


New clergy for Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

First published on: 22nd June 2015

Former teachers, a sheep expert, a nurse and people from many other walks of life are to be ordained as Deacons in special services at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford.


Duchess of Cornwall unveils a stained glass window in Bladon

First published on: 10th June 2015

Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, unveiled a new commemorative stained glass window at St Martin's Church, Bladon.


An inspirational mission week in Theale

First published on: 20th May 2015

An inspirational mission week in Theale. by Anne Templeman REAL Love - Who Cares? That was the title chosen by Holy Trinity Church Theale for their eight day Mission lead by a team of trainee vicars from Wycliffe Hall Theological College in Oxford with church historian Revd Dr Andrew Atherstone as team leader.


Oxford anti abortion march

First published on: 19th May 2015

Oxford anti abortion march. 2015 Oxford Life Walk.


School celebrates £25,000 award

First published on: 19th May 2015

It is not every day a headteacher learns their school has won £25,000 as the South East finalists in a national competition.


Creating spaces for prayer

First published on: 18th May 2015

Creating spaces for prayer. Catherine launches BeSpace.

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