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Help for Afghan Refugees
10th Sep 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Help for Afghan Refugees

Asylum Seekers and Refugees Asylum seekers and refugees are amongst the most marginalised and unfairly vilified people in our society. They are sometimes confused with people who are economic...

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Urgent Appeal for Afghan Refugees
24th Aug 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Urgent appeal for Afghan refugees housing

There’s an urgent need for accommodation for the refugees coming from Afghanistan now.  The Home Secretary announced that the government will work with international partners to resettle up to...

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Bishop Tim Dakin
16th Jul 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Bishop of Winchester announces retirement

The Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Rev Dr Tim Dakin, has today announced his retirement, having formally notified HM The Queen of his intention to step down. He will...

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Reflection and Reconnection at St James’ by the Park community art exhibition
6th Jul 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Reflection and Reconnection at St James’ by the Park community art exhibition

This weekend, St James’ by the Park, Shirley is providing the local community with a chance to reflect on the past year and reconnect with one another through an...

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Thank You Day
5th Jul 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Thank You Day

Transcript Today, Sunday, the 4th of July is being marked as Thank You Day. It’s been a challenging year – more than a year now. And the pandemic has...

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26 new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester as the Diocese
5th Jul 2021 / 2 Minute Read

26 new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester as the Diocese

26 new members of the clergy ordained in Winchester as the Diocese welcomes record-breaking intake of new ministers New deacons will serve parishes across Hampshire and East Dorset In...

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The Marketplace at Saint Mary’s Southampton
1st Jul 2021 / 2 Minute Read

The Marketplace at Saint Mary’s Southampton

The Marketplace is a community food store, set up in response to growing food bank usage, as well as the on-going impact of Covid. In partnership with Southampton City...

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#30DaysWild
30th Jun 2021 / 2 Minute Read

#30DaysWild

St Peter’s, Bournemouth We caught up with Churchwarden, Jane MacDonald -Styslinger to find out about the amazing transformation of St Peter’s churchyard.  The St Peter’s Grounds Project is all...

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Ride & Stride Hampshire raised over £80,000
29th Jun 2021 / 2 Minute Read

Ride & Stride Hampshire raised over £80,000

Winchester, 28 June 2021: Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust announced at its Annual General Meeting held in Winchester Cathedral on 22 June 2021 that its popular Ride&Stride...

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