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The latest news and features from the Diocese of Oxford. To contact the press office, please call 01865 208 277 (out of hours 07880 716761) or email communications@oxford.anglican.org.

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Spitfire set to fly high over Caversham's church fete

First published on: 25th January 2019

A Supermarine Spitfire will be gearing up for a fly-past to celebrate the RAF's Centenary at this year's Caversham church fete.


The eyes of a carpenter

First published on: 25th January 2019

The Revd Simon Cansdale talks about a partnership between St Mary's Church, Chesham, and Italian carpenter and pastor Andrea Sanfelici.


Light floods through "transformational" new doors at All Saints'

First published on: 25th January 2019

NEW glass doors have transformed the entrance to All Saints' Church in Emberton, Buckinghamshire. Light can now flood into the church, making the building more welcoming.


Young bell-ringers prove they know the ropes

First published on: 25th January 2019

Young bell-ringers prove they know the ropes. TEENAGE bell-ringers from the Oxford Diocese came second in the Ringing World National Youth Competition.


14th century wall paintings restored in Chalgrove

First published on: 24th January 2019

14th century wall paintings restored in Chalgrove. St Mary's Church in Chalgrove, South Oxfordshire, has a unique set of 14 th Century wall paintings which decorate the chancel in a series of 44 images, writes Charles Baker.


Adventure base project gathers pace

First published on: 24th January 2019

Back in 2013, the Door reported how Adventure Plus had ambitious plans to buy the Windmill Farm Conference Centre in Clanfield.


Air cadet chaplains honoured for their work

First published on: 24th January 2019

Air cadet chaplains honoured for their work. TWO air cadet chaplains have been honoured for their work with Regional Commandant's Certificates of Merit.


Holiday clubs for the elderly

First published on: 24th January 2019

Holiday clubs for the elderly. THOUSANDS of children are enjoying holiday clubs run by churches this summer.


Over 800 attend 'Pandemonium in the Park' in Chipping Norton

First published on: 24th January 2019

People of all ages came to The Common to join in the first ever Pandemonium in the Park for a free afternoon of fun.


Reconciliation: the struggle at the end of conflict?

First published on: 24th January 2019

As we prepare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day in November, Joan van Emden reflects on reconciliation and war.

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