Diocese of Oxford

Charity (Page 15)

Ukranian refugees – Barnabas Fund

Barnabas Fund are sending coats, blankets and warm clothing for Ukrainian refugees in Moldova. If you have any warm items – of any size – to donate, Martin and Nicky will be taking another load to the collection point in Swindon on Wednesday 30th March. Please bring them to church or contact Martin 07849357102 Thank you very much.

Witney Food Bank needs……

There is a new black box for food bank donations in the North Porch. Please remember that all contributions should be unopened and have a sell-by date of at least 3 months. This week the request is for Long-Life milk and fruit juice, instant noodle meals, hot chocolate, sauces, jam, custard, biscuits, chocolate, savoury snacks, tinned spaghetti and pasta meals. They do…

Mothers’ Union (Witney)

Mothers’ Union in Witney collects Items for the John Radcliffe Hospital during July and August . Small, travel size, toiletries, together with combs and flannels are welcome as are ordinary size packets of washing powder, dishwasher products and instant coffee. Please give any contributions to a member of the committee or leave in the Parish Office at St Mary’s Church, Witney.

News from The Besom

March 2021 – Update Suspension of Some Services Due to current Government restrictions, the following services remain suspended: –         – Home assessment visits         – Van collections / deliveries of furniture and other household items Food Parcels We’re continuing to deliver food parcels to those in need, but please note that there…

Witney Food Bank needs ……..

The latest request is for – Long-Life UHT milk, tinned custard, sugar (500gr bags) Long-life fruit juice and tinned spaghetti. Donations can be dropped off at the Cottesway building in Station Lane 2 by going to the back, through the wooden gates and placing them in the trolleys provided. If you order on-line, you can…

A message from Chris….

Chris Stoneham says “I managed to complete the 5 mile run. It was harder than I expected and I ran 3 sections and walked two. Thank you so much to the people who have sent sponsor money for the Bless India Orphanage, I’ve sent off £85 so far”. Michael Kongola has asked for prayers in support for Christians in that predominately Hindu…