I learnt this week that the custom of celebrating All Saints Day on the first day of November was first developed by Christians in the British Isles at some point in the 9th century (and only later adopted by the … Continue reading
As some of you will know a few of us in Martyr Worthy have started a community cafe in the Village Hall. It began as a pop-up cafe to encourage everyone in the village to gather together after lockdown to … Continue reading
One of the many things which impressed me when reading the Parish Profile earlier this year was the existence of a Ministry Team. This is quite a rarity in many rural churches in the Church of England! And it is … Continue reading
This message from Tim Clapp first appeared in the August edition of the Itchen Valley News I write today fully in the hope that lockdown is lifting next week and that a sense of normality is about to return. Travel … Continue reading
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Lucy and I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all of you who were involved in organising and contributing to the wonderful three parties on Friday evening which marked the end of our ministry in Itchen Valley Parish. … Continue reading
Unfortunately, due to the delay in Covid rule easing, the memorial service for Geraldine Phillips, planned for 8th July, has had to be postponed. It is planned to hold the service in August and more details will be announced as … Continue reading
Bishop Debbie of the Winchester Diocese has sent the following message that may be of interest to you, especially if you are feeling anxious about the way forward for all of us in these still challenging times: Earlier this week, … Continue reading
We have seen white smoke. I am pleased to inform you that our next Priest in Charge and Rector Designate is to be Peter Walker. He comes to us following a distinguished career as a tutor, an extensive writer and … Continue reading
I am so sorry to advise you of the death of Geraldine Phillips a long term resident of Easton and wife of Doug. She died peacefully in Shawford Ward at the Royal County Hospital on Sunday the 9th May. There … Continue reading
At a quiet service for the family on a very cold April morning we placed April’s ashes next to those of her beloved husband Miles. Thus the family has had a sense of April having returned to her beloved Martyr … Continue reading
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