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St Peter’s Grounds Reimagined
25th Aug 2022 / 2 Minute Read

St Peter’s Grounds Reimagined

In 2020, St Peter’s churchyard in Bournemouth town centre was so overgrown and unruly, with brambles and rhododendrons obscuring pathways and gravestones, creating a hotspot for anti-social behaviour. 

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One thousand Christians invited to assemble in Bordon
24th Aug 2022 / 2 Minute Read

One thousand Christians invited to assemble in Bordon

A drive-in cinema and former parade ground will be transformed into a venue for a thousand voices on the afternoon of Saturday 10 September.

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Holy Trinity, Millbrook: Statement
9th Aug 2022 / 2 Minute Read

Holy Trinity, Millbrook: Statement

Sadly, the Parish of Millbrook has seen its congregation numbers dwindle to single figures over the last 20 years. Their location beside the busy A35 Millbrook Road has seen...

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Sunday Funday
3rd Aug 2022 / 2 Minute Read

Sunday Funday

All Saints Church, Odiham, held a free community event last Sunday (31st July) at the local recreation ground.  Everyone was welcome and there was everything from Sumo suits, bouncy castles,...

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Diocese of Winchester receives £1.59 million in funding to support church growth
20th Jul 2022 / 2 Minute Read

Diocese of Winchester receives £1.59 million in funding to support church growth

The Diocese of Winchester has been awarded £1.59m to grow the church community in Basingstoke. The new funding from the Church of England’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF) will go...

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Fire at All Saint’s Church, Mudeford
15th Jul 2022 / 2 Minute Read

Fire at All Saint’s Church, Mudeford

“The fire at All Saints’ Church in Mudeford is a devastating event for the whole community. “For over 150 years, Mudeford Church has been at the heart of the...

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Foodbank Founder and Civil Servant among 17 new clergy ordained at Winchester Cathedral
4th Jul 2022 / 2 Minute Read

Foodbank Founder and Civil Servant among 17 new clergy ordained at Winchester Cathedral

A foodbank founder and Civil Servant were among 17 new members who joined the Diocese of Winchester’s team of clergy on Sunday as they were ordained as deacons in...

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Ordinations 2022
21st Jun 2022 / 2 Minute Read

Ordinations 2022

Please join us as we pray for those being ordained and for their future ministry. Priests Southern Archdeaconry 4pm Saturday 2nd July Marc Allez Bitterne Park John Attenborough Maybush...

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101-year-old RAF veteran among four Hampshire volunteers recognized by The Queen
21st Apr 2022 / 2 Minute Read

101-year-old RAF veteran among four Hampshire volunteers recognized by The Queen

A 101-year-old RAF veteran from Alresford was among four volunteers from Hampshire recognized by Her Majesty The Queen for their years of service to the Church and wider community....

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