News Stories
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23 Nov. 2020
in GeneralVouchers scheme to help those in need this Christmas
Churches are joining forces with local charities, schools and businesses to help vulnerable families and others in need this Christmas. The annual Christmas vouchers scheme has been expanded to help the needy in this most difficult of festive seasons. Read more
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23 Nov. 2020
in GeneralNominate your heroes for cathedral carol service
Do you know someone who has been a hero during 2020, helping others through the pandemic? You could nominate them as a Pompey Hero, and then could get invited to a special carol service at our cathedral, which aims to celebrate those who have made life easier for others during this difficult time. Read more
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13 Nov. 2020
in GeneralLiving Advent Calendar tells Nativity story
Amateur writers and actors from the Havant area will tell the story of the birth of Jesus in a novel way this Christmas. They'll record 26 separate monologues, each featuring a character from the Nativity story, one of which will be released onto Youtube every morning throughout Advent. The project is an initiative of Havant Passion Play, which has already performed three outdoor plays telling the story of Jesus's life in 2015, 2017 and 2019 Read more
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12 Nov. 2020
in SchoolsRugby players to the rescue!
The Locks Heath Pumas come to the rescue of Hook-with-Warsash C of E Academy and their overgrown school grounds. Read more
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5 Nov. 2020
in GeneralDenmead worshippers knit poppy tribute
Villagers in Denmead knitted more than 1,500 poppies, which have been draped over the church’s entrance as a tribute to those whose sacrifices we remember on Remembrance Sunday. The Great Poppy Knit kept people very busy during the first lockdown. Read more
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30 Oct. 2020
in GeneralGosport worshippers help to feed the needy this Christmas
Worshippers from Holy Trinity Church, Gosport, will be helping to feed needy families this Christmas after donating to a local project. Crisis Food Gosport has been collecting and handing out food since the start of lockdown, and will be putting together special hampers for Christmas Read more
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29 Oct. 2020
Ten-year-old donates hair to charity
Ten-year-old Rebecca Patis had her hair cut for charity - donating her long locks to a charity that helps to create wigs, as well as raising funds through sponsorship. The Hart Plain Church worshipper can't wait to show off her new look to friends. Read more
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22 Oct. 2020
in GeneralCathedral to host Remembrance Sunday service
Our cathedral will host a Remembrance Sunday service, which will be live-streamed to all. Other churches around the diocese will also offer digital Remembrance Sunday worship as we remember the sacrifices made by others to preserve our freedom Read more
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19 Oct. 2020
in Schools‘Lollipop lady’ chalks up 25 years
A Gosport woman who works as a school crossing patrol outside a Leesland school has marked 25 years in the role. Bridget Bathe has served the community as ‘lollipop lady’ outside Leesland C of E Infant School for a quarter of a century. Read more
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16 Oct. 2020
in SchoolsMothers’ Union members show care for parents
Members of the Mothers’ Union in Shedfield and Wickham showed their care for parents whose children were starting term at two local schools. They provided ‘Bags of Love’, which included treats for those dropping off their children at the reception classes in Wickham and Shedfield schools. Read more