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One of Oxford’s best-kept secrets has been recognised with an Oxford Preservation Trust Award. The Landscape and Public Realm plaque was presented to the Friends of Holywell Cemetery who have breathed new life into the peaceful spot.
A church project to give asylum seekers in Banbury access to kitchen facilities has come full circle for one of the refugees who has now become the church’s wellbeing coordinator.
A new garden in the centre of Berinsfield has been established to grow community links and food for the table.
His Majesty The King has approved the appointments of the Revd Canon Dave Bull as the next Bishop of Buckingham and the Revd Canon Mary Gregory as the next Bishop of Reading.
After a turbulent week in the Church of England, the Diocesan Synod met for the first meeting of the new triennium on Saturday.
Earlier this week, Bishop Steven spent two days visiting Amersham and Wendover deaneries.
To mark Remembrance Sunday, All Saints’ Church, Ascot Heath launched an initiative to get members of the church knitting or crocheting poppies to form a display.
At least 60 people from across Thames Valley Citizens gathered in Oxford on Thursday 24 October to hear experiences and barriers facing those who’ve recently migrated to the UK, celebrate the progress in local migration justice campaigns, and join with Citizens UK’s national campaign to ensure the UK’s pathway to citizenship is timely, affordable, and fair.
Statement in response to the Makin review, and the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation, by the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft:
Statement from Diocese of Oxford in response to the John Smyth review.