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Around the Deaneries: Reading

First published on: 13th May 2015

Around the Deaneries: Reading. Opening up Reading Minster and even making plans to incorporate a temporary skatepark into the historic church are all the work of the new Rector Stephen Pullin.


God in the Life Of retired judge Anthony King

First published on: 13th May 2015

How a 40-year law career inspired him to become a trustee of Parents and Children Together (PACT).


Saying no to xenophobic attacks in K&K

First published on: 13th May 2015

Saying no to xenophobic attacks in K&K. Schoolchildren at St Cyprian's Cathedral school (pictured) held a march as part of the Kimberley and Kuruman churches' response to recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa.


School wins £25,000 award

First published on: 13th 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.


Your chance to take part in BBC One's The Big Questions

First published on: 7th May 2015

Your chance to take part in BBC One's The Big Questions. BBC One's The Big Questions will be broadcasting from Wychwood School in Oxford on Sunday 17 th May.


Area Dean for Rural Mission appointed in Buckinghamshire

First published on: 5th May 2015

Area Dean for Rural Mission appointed in Buckinghamshire. The Buckingham Archdeaconry is pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Valerie Plumb as full time Area Dean for Rural Mission and Development.


Prayer for the Birth of the New Baby

First published on: 5th May 2015

The Church of England has issued a prayer for the birth of the new Royal princess, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.


Stepping back in time at Leafield

First published on: 27th April 2015

Leafield CE Primary School near Witney is 175 years old this year.


Reading Minster offers Sanctuary to clubbers

First published on: 21st April 2015

Reading Minster offers Sanctuary to clubbers. SANCTUARY at the Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin is offering Reading's pub and club-goers refuge, recovery and refreshment in the midst of the town's hectic night scene.


God in the Life of Gavin Oldham - from aircraft engineer to financial entrepreneur

First published on: 20th April 2015

God in the Life of Gavin Oldham - from aircraft engineer to financial entrepreneur. Gavin Oldham at work at the share FINANCIAL expert Gavin Oldham believes strongly in empowering people to reach their full potential.

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