Classical Concert

By Sharon Comment Closed
As you may know, each Harvest our gifts go to The Porch in Oxford to help feed the homeless. They are holding a fund raising Classical Concert.  By buying a ticket for the performance you will be supporting their work with those who want to move forward with their lives. (more…)...
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Special Peal

By Sharon Comment Closed
In recent years, St Nicholas Church has hosted a special peal of ringing in the run-up to Christmas.  It didn't happen last year, but we're pleased to report that on 17th December, starting around 11:00am, we'll have a visiting band ringing a quarter peal to mark the recent St Nicholas Day and to help get us into the Christmas mood.  Do listen out for what promises to be some excellent ringing....
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Help the Homeless

By Sharon Comment Closed
Dear all,  As you may know, at Harvest Festival our gifts of food usually go to the Porch centre for the homeless in Oxford.  With Christmas approaching, which can be especially hard for the homeless and vulnerably housed, The Porch is making plans to make the "festive season" as good as possible for the Members. Apart from special meals, everyone attending on the 25th will be given a present. We have been approached to ask if we might like to help with contributing towards small Christmas gifts.  If you would like to help, The Porch have provided a list, which I have copied below.  Any donations can be left in the food bank box in our church porch and I will separate these out from the foodbank items.  We will take any items donated before Christmas.  Many thanks,  Darren  Personal products (Deodorant, shower gel, shampoo/conditioner) Socks/tights Underwear (Male & Female) Scarves/hats/gloves Flasks/Water bottles Backpacks Torches (and batteries) Pac a Macs Hot water bottles  Bars of chocolate For health and safety reasons, it is very important that...
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