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University is an amazing time of life filled with tonnes of experiences and opportunities.
There are also plenty of challenges as we all face what comes our way in life, particularly right now. In late 2020, Southampton Student Pastors, Organisations, Charities and University...
A new dawn for Prisoners this Easter
A former inmate of HM Prison Winchester will tell his story of recovery in an Easter Service, to be streamed into 37,000 cells across the country on Easter Day. The Easter...
Southampton’s first all-through school emerging from the ground
Following the start of work on the expansion of St. Mark’s Church of England Primary School last June, the new all-through school is beginning to emerge from the ground. Over the...
The legacy of a Bitterne resident goes towards regenerating Holy Saviour Church for local community
Money left by a member of the Bitterne community has part funded redevelopments which will ensure Holy Saviour Church can continue to enrich the lives of the community it...
Bishop Tim in conversation with Chris Hand, CEO of the YMCA Fairthorne Group
Bishop of Winchester talks with Chris Hand, CEO of the YMCA Fairthorne Group, about the work of the YMCA in Hampshire The YMCA Fairthorne Group supports over 40,000 children,...
Instagram Ash Wednesday filters and services at home: The Church of England
It is a custom dating back centuries and a powerful sign of penitence at the beginning of Lent. But amid restrictions to limit the spread of Covid-19, many Christians...
Avon Valley Churches are Here to Help
Avon Valley Churches continue to reach out to communities both within and outside of the church in multiple, ‘hybrid’ forms despite living in lockdown and the many challenges we...
Sleepers sign up for an uncomfortable night to help the homeless
Local charity Alabaré is calling on local people in Hampshire to take part in their Big Sleep at Home event on 5th March. The charity says that the ongoing pandemic,...
Bishop of Winchester welcomes Government Further Education and Skills White Paper
The Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Revd Dr Tim Dakin, lead bishop for Further and Higher Education, has welcomed the recent publication of a White Paper which aims to...