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The Labyrinth returns to South Reading

First published on: 31st March 2015

The Labyrinth returns to South Reading. LABYRINTHS are an ancient design, dating back 3,000 years, and were a feature of many medieval cathedrals.

Diocesan synod March meeting

First published on: 26th March 2015

Diocesan synod March meeting. Diocesan synod met on Saturday 21 March 2015 at St Andrew's Hatters Lane, High Wycombe.

Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund Budget statement

First published on: 24th March 2015

In his 2015 Budget speech to the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a further £40million to the Listed Places of Worship: Roof Repair Fund.

Students cook hot meals for the homeless

First published on: 23rd March 2015

Students cook hot meals for the homeless. COOKERY loving pupils at Churchmead School have been using their skills to feed homeless people visiting their village.

Easter Egg Competition Winners

First published on: 18th March 2015

Berkshire church celebrates 175th anniversary

First published on: 13th March 2015

Berkshire church celebrates 175th anniversary. THIS year Holy Trinity Church, Sunningdale, is celebrating 175 years of worship.

Pact welcomes Adoption support

First published on: 13th March 2015

Pact welcomes Adoption support. READING based adoption charity PACT (Parents and Children Together) has welcomed the Government's £19.

Tackling loneliness at the next Social Justice forum

First published on: 13th March 2015

Tackling loneliness at the next Social Justice forum. LONELINESS will be the theme of the next Justice Forum organised by the Diocese of Oxford's Mission in the World Group.

In search of a new Diocesan Church House

First published on: 12th March 2015

In search of a new Diocesan Church House. THE DIOCESE of Oxford is in search of a new home for its diocesan offices.

Director of Mission becomes Bishop

First published on: 5th March 2015

Director of Mission becomes Bishop. Canon Dr Michael Beasley Canon Dr Michael Beasley is to become the next Bishop of Hertford, Downing Street has announced.