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Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2021 set to inspire community gardens
Getting the nation creating community gardens using the world’s most famous Bible verses – that is the intention of a garden designed by Hampshire-based designer, Sarah Eberle at the...
How a lockdown community garden gave a town hope
During lockdown, the first community garden inspired by the Psalm 23 Garden was created outside St Mary’s Church in Tadley, near Basingstoke. It became a symbol of hope for...
Living in Love and Faith published as bishops issue appeal to Church to ‘listen and learn together’
The Church of England has published a landmark set of resources drawing together the Bible, theology, science and history with powerful real-life stories as it embarks on a new...
Churches across Hampshire and East Dorset mark Remembrance Sunday
This Sunday, churches across the Diocese of Winchester will bring people together to reflect on the sacrifices made by brave military and civilian service men and women who have...
The Bishop of Winchester Coronavirus Regulations House of Lords Debate Speech
Bishop Tim spoke in the House of Lords debate on new Coronavirus Regulations on Wednesday 5 November. Bishop Tim highlighted the words of the Archbishops in their letter to...
Bishop of Winchester response to Government Statement in the House of Lords
Today, the Bishop of Winchester spoke in the House of Lords in response to the Government Statement on new coronavirus measures. Bishop Tim highlighted the concerns raised in the joint...
Archdeacon Peter to leave the Diocese of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester has accepted the resignation of the Venerable Dr Peter Rouch, Archdeacon of Bournemouth. Peter moved to the Diocese of Winchester in 2011, and has worked...
Churchgoers across Hampshire donate over £3,000 to local charity
Churchgoers across Hampshire donate over £3,000 to local charity working to tackle domestic and sexual abuse Christians in Hampshire and East Dorset have been donating art materials and money...
Diocese of Winchester to vacate Old Alresford Place
The Diocese of Winchester has announced that Old Alresford Place will no longer be used as its Diocesan Office by the end of December, with staff relocated to existing...