When I was at secondary school, my English teacher once gave a week of morning assembly talks. These five monologues were designed to give us a ‘thought for the day’ or perhaps inspiration for our study. One talk began with…
Bells ring out to remember the war dead
Oxford Diocesan Guild rang the bells of St Mary’s Garsington on Saturday, 15 August 2015 in 2h46m (8–1–6 in G) 5040 Surprise Minor Being one extent each of, Ipswich, London, York, Durham, Beverley, Surfleet & Cambridge The team included: 1Maurice F…
Appointment to Spirituality Adviser
At the Festival of Prayer Bishop Colin announced that our Vicar, Emma, has been appointed the Spirituality Adviser to the Diocese following Sally Welch’s move to Vicar of Chalbury. This is an unpaid post, comprising of three days a month.…
Celebrating the Restoration of Legge’s Hatchment
On the evening of 24th July over 40 people gathered in All Saint’s church, as the rain thundered down outside, to enjoy drinks and canapés and the new Hatchment which hangs over the Bishop’s north door into the church. John…
Fifth Festival of Prayer
On 18th July the Fifth annual Festival of Prayer was held in Cuddesdon church and college. As ever the day was a great success with 200 people from across the diocese and beyond enjoying the sunshine and an opportunity to…
Jazz at St Giles’
A wonderful evening of gentle jazz was enjoyed by everyone who came to hear the Roger Simmonds Trio at St Giles’, Horspath on 11th July. Roger, formerly Head of Music at Wheatley Park & a well-known local musician, lead this trio…
Sun shines on Garsington Fete
A wonderful day was had by all who came to the Garsington fete on Saturday 27th June. The sun shone all day. As in recent years the fete was held in three areas: the grounds of the Rectory gardens where…
Worcester Choristers Sing at Garsington
It was a lovely summer evening on 23rd June, perfect for a concert of English choral music. The boys and gentlemen of Worcester College Choir gave a short recital in St Mary’s church Garsington. The programme including old favourites like Rutter’s…
Garsington Open Gardens 2015
The sun shone on Saturday 16th May as people wandered round a number of gardens which had been opened by residents in Southend, Pettiwell, The Hill and Wheatley Road. Teas were provided in the church which linked the various sites…
Senior Citizens Lunch
On Thursday 14th May over 30 Senior Citizens in Cuddesdon gathered at the Bat and Ball for a delicious three course lunch. Every year this event takes place thanks to the funds raised from John Paxton’s coffee morning in August. …