Category Archives: Church

Didcot Food Bank

David Haylett writes … Thank you to those who have put goods in the box at the church. I took a bag full of tins etc down on Friday.  I was told that each time the Food Bank is open … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged | 1 Comment

New Vicar Licensed

The Revd Joanna Allen has been licensed as a Team Vicar in the Dorchester Team Ministry with pastoral responsibility for Long with Little Wittenham, Clifton Hampden and Culham. The Bishop of Dorchester performed the licensing ceremony last Wednesday evening (31st … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged | Leave a comment

Didcot Food Bank

The Rev David Haylett writes … The shops are stocking up with all sorts of Christmas goodies to tempt you as you do your shopping.  Please remember those who may be less fortunate than you and who rely on Food … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged | Leave a comment

Moonrakers at St Mary’s

Following the success of their concert at St Mary’s Church in November 2020, and by popular demand, the Celtic music group Moonrakers will be performing again on Saturday 21st October starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are £12 on the door and … Continue reading

Posted in Church, What's On | Tagged | Leave a comment

New Vicar Appointed

The PCC (Parochial Church Council) has announced the appointment of the Rev Jo (Joanna) Allen as Vicar for The Bridge Group.  She replaces the Rev Canon Paul Wignall who left in May. Jo is soon to complete her Curacy, which … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged | Leave a comment

Pop-up Autumn Lunch

The Friends of St Mary’s will be hosting a Pop-up Autumn Lunch at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 7th October starting at 1pm. The lunch will be prepared by cookery experts from the village and there will be a donations … Continue reading

Posted in Church, Friends of St Mary's, What's On | Tagged | Leave a comment

Ride and Stride – Saturday 9th September

Every year, Oxfordshire Historic Churches Trust (OHCT) organises Ride and Stride to raise money to support the many beautiful and historic churches in the county. Cyclists, walkers, horse riders are sponsored for each church they visit during the day. Both … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged | Leave a comment

Family Fun Day

St Mary’s Church will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday 28th August from 2pm to 4:30pm. There will be fun for all the family including village games, ice cream and refreshments.   See the flyer below. If … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Youth Photography Competition

The Dorchester Team churches are running a youth photography competition this Summer. The competition is open to young people up to and including age 17. To enter, you need to submit a photograph you have taken of one of the … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged | Leave a comment

Bell Striking Competition

The newly refurbished bells at St Mary’s will be having a full work out on Saturday 10th June between 10am and 12:30pm when the regional Striking Competition will take place. Teams of ringers will choose a ‘method’ – a tune … Continue reading

Posted in Church | Tagged | Leave a comment