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Outstanding Church school celebrates new primary status

First published on: 21st August 2013

Outstanding Church school celebrates new primary status. A Church of England infants school judged outstanding by national Government and Church inspectors is about to be transformed into a primary school.


The proms come to Twyford

First published on: 21st August 2013

The proms come to Twyford. The Royal Albert Hall, the venue for the Proms.


Spreading the Word with COINS

First published on: 20th August 2013

Spreading the Word with COINS. CHRISTIAN Outreach In Newbury Schools (COINS) is a charity, supported by local Christians and churches, seeking to communicate Jesus's love and the Gospel message to the children of Newbury and the surrounding area, writes Tanya Wolak.


Summer fun transcends time

First published on: 20th August 2013

Summer fun transcends time. MORE than 100 children were dropped off by parents who left them safely registered in their 'time pods' ready for a holiday club with a time travelling theme, at St George's Church, Wash Common, Newbury.


A view from a barn

First published on: 20th August 2013

A view from a barn. AN ecumenical service in a barn has become a major event in the life of the Newbury Deanery.


Families in Thatcham

First published on: 20th August 2013

Families in Thatcham. THE Revd Pat Jones works with the ministry team from St Mary and St Barnabas Church, to serve families in Thatcham, a town with more than 25,000 people.


Innovative new ways of working in Newbury

First published on: 20th August 2013

Innovative new ways of working in Newbury. WITH 36 parishes (41 church buildings) and just 15 stipendiary priests, the Newbury Deanery has put innovative new ways of working together at the heart of its new Mission Action Plan.


God in the Life of the Revd Dr Amanda Bloor

First published on: 15th August 2013

From Methodist roots to becoming the 'real vicar of Dibley'.


To be a pilgrim

First published on: 15th August 2013

To be a pilgrim. Thought for September 2013, by David Winter.


Conservation of parochial libraries

First published on: 12th August 2013

Conservation of parochial libraries. The Church Buildings Council has a new funding programme to assist with the conservation of parochial libraries in parish churches.

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