News Stories
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2 Nov. 2018
in GeneralChurches to mark 100 years since Armistice Day
Churches across south-east Hampshire and the Isle of Wight will commemorate 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War. As well we Remembrance Sunday services, they'll host a variety of events and activities Read more
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1 Nov. 2018
in GeneralChurch bells to ring out to remember the fallen
Bell-ringers will help to remember those who died during the First World War as we mark 100 years since Armistice Day Read more
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31 Oct. 2018
in SchoolsGhanaian headteacher visits Hampshire school
The headteacher of a school in Ghana visited a C of E school in Steep to compare notes on different education systems. He also visited churches as part of our Inter-Diocesan West Africa Link programme. Read more
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30 Oct. 2018
in GeneralThousands of poppies to cover village
Thousands of poppies will be placed around an Isle of Wight village to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War Read more
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30 Oct. 2018
in GeneralBoat-shaped altar built for Hayling church
Worshippers at St Andrew's Church on Hayling Island have launched a new boat-shaped altar that was specially made for them by local boat-builders. Read more
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29 Oct. 2018
in GeneralMake a Poppy at Portsmouth Cathedral
One of the ways that Portsmouth Cathedral is marking the 100th anniversary of the Armistice ending the First World War is by creating a Field of Remembrance on Cathedral Green around the War Memorial. Read more
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29 Oct. 2018
in GeneralFarlington to honour 51 fallen servicemen
Farlington will play its part in national commemorations by honouring the servicemen named on the war memorial in St Andrew’s churchyard and on the plaque inside the church. Read more
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22 Oct. 2018
in General‘A time to thank God’: church celebrates 150th anniversary
The church of St Mary Magdalen opened in 1868 and the community has been celebrating. Read more
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18 Oct. 2018
in GeneralVolunteers help feed the hungry
Volunteers packed enough food to make 5000 meals for the hungry at a special event in Fareham last week. Read more
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15 Oct. 2018
Portsmouth Cathedral installs new solar panels
Portsmouth Cathedral has teamed up with Portsmouth City Council's energy services team to put a 6.6kW solar array on Cathedral House in St Thomas's Street, Old Portsmouth. Read more