September is a month for which I have bitter/sweet memories. I used to (and still do) love August. It was/is a long month of relaxation, holidays and sunshine. As a child I was allowed to roam the fields behind where we lived. And, at 9pm my mum would call us to come in (after repeated…
The September 2024 Prayer Diary is now available for download.
A great time was had by all on Bank Holiday Monday at the Village Flower and Produce Show. A whopping £1,543.43 was raised for the General Fund – this is the amount after expenses. Thanks so much to all who did so much work, not just on the day, but preparing beforehand especially with the…
Historic Churches Ride & Stride Sat. 14th Sept. John, Tricia, Sue and Paula (and possibly Roy) are in training now, sponsorship forms are at the ready. Jane Nicholls is still looking for people to man the church for an hour on the day so please volunteer if you can. Any questions contact Tricia (07976 223…
Another great weekend at Greenbelt 2024 – “Dream on”. If you want to take part in 2025 you can book tickets now at a reduced price (or pay over several months interest free) or free if you volunteer – take a look here. https://www.greenbelt.org.uk/buy-tickets/ If you’re wondering about Greenbelt and what it’s all about, why…
We’ve found a new list of items requested by Witney & West Oxfordshire Food Bank. They are… Tinned Soup Instant Pasta Meals Instant Noodles Biscuits Deodorant Shampoo & Conditioner Toilet Rolls Washing Up Liquid Witney & West Oxfordshire Food Bank currently doesn’t need anymore of these items: Pasta. You can find more details at https://www.givefood.org.uk/needs/at/witney-west-oxfordshire/
Please pray for: For people with long term health issues For Julie and the family and friends of Dennis Welch whose funeral was last week For the family and friends of Eric Cypher who died recently and whose funeral was on 15th Aug. For Amy and Daniel who were married yesterday
Many thanks to Maria, Angela, Meg, Harriet, Adam, Alison and many others who worked so hard to make the children’s summer club a sucess – especially in the face of worrying events in our country as a whole during the last week or so. We give thanks that, as a community, so many came together…
The wildflower area within the churchyard will be scythed and cut back this week. Can you please help to gather up the cuttings and deposit in the trailer that Edmund will be kindly supplying? The more who can help the quicker the job will be! If you have a rake or fork that will be…
Ride + Stride 2024 is just around the corner. The event is taking place on September 14th between 10am and 6pm. You can cycle, walk, drive or even ride a horse between some of our neighbouring churches! Not only will you be raising money for our church and for Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust, but you’ll…