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Flog It! expert Thomas Plant values treasures in Caversham

First published on: 30th September 2014

Flog It! expert Thomas Plant values treasures in Caversham. Antiques expert Thomas Plant will be helping to make a wonderful noise in St Peter's Church, Caversham on Saturday, 11 October.

The Archbishop of Canterbury's speech on Iraq

First published on: 29th September 2014

The Archbishop of Canterbury's speech on Iraq. Archbishop Justin Welby spoke in the House of Lords on the Iraq crisis on Friday.

Heritage Lottery funding for Hillesden Church

First published on: 19th September 2014

Heritage Lottery funding for Hillesden Church. ALL Saints Church Hillesden, near Buckingham has received initial support of a £250,000 award from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the conservation, repair, development and promotion of the historic building, it was announced today.

Prime Minister praises "fantastic" school improvements

First published on: 19th September 2014

The Prime Minister David Cameron has praised a Church of England School that has been classified as good by government inspectors.

Still at the Cutting Edge

First published on: 19th September 2014

Still at the Cutting Edge. The Door explores how our original Cutting Edge Ministries have evolved as they celebrate more than a decade since they were launched.

Wantage and Grove see massive expansion

First published on: 19th September 2014

A youth worker is to be paid for by housing developers thanks to negotiations led by the Wantage Deanery Synod.

From frontline to theological college

First published on: 18th September 2014

Jason 'Griff' Griffiths joined the Army at 17. He tells Jo Duckles his journey from the frontline to theological college.

Rest a While at the Bucks County Show.

First published on: 28th August 2014

Rest a While at the Bucks County Show.. UP to 1,000 people took the opportunity to 'Rest A While' with free beverages and cake at the Bucks County Show.

Transformed atheist to speak at Oxford church

First published on: 18th August 2014

Transformed atheist to speak at Oxford church. ONE of America's most dynamic and engaging Christian speakers will be visiting Oxford on Wednesday 27 th August.

Christian message for visitors to St Leonard's churchyard

First published on: 15th August 2014

The PCC at St Leonard's Church in Eynsham have agreed to put up signs to provide comfort and a Christian message to visitors.