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Congratulations to Sarah Sharp, our former Rector,who was installed as an Honorary Cannon of Christchurch on 1 February 2025

It’s been a number of years since the bells at St Giles Church, Standlake, have been rung regularly. In an attempt to rectify this, when the King’s Coronation was only a few weeks away, a call went out on the village Facebook site in March last year for would-be bellingers to make some noise for … [Read more…]

ReplyForward A group from the Benefice Churches had a great time doing their bit to get a few more silhouettes ready to be shipped off to Normandy. We applaud the huge effort by Dan Barton on this amazing project. Standing with Giants will install a staggering 1,475 silhouettes across the wild meadow fields of the … [Read more…]

So many people contribute to church life across the Benefice; not all of them come to services regularly (or even occasionally). But they quietly get on with so many different tasks, often unseen and usually unthanked. It was decided that these often unsung heroes should be unsung no more! A Benefice “Thank You” party was … [Read more…]

This joyful celebration of Jesus as Light of the World was a special way to start 2024. It brought all ages together in a circle of light around the church, spreading a message of HOPE. Having the Church Bells ringing and the Standlake Belles playing the handbells made the event extra special.

Come and join us at Stanton Harcourt Village Hall. Doors open 6:30, Eyes down 7:30 Bar, Optional Christmas Fancy Dress (for a prize)

A HUGE thank you from our Rector, Jo, for the tremendous effort of many kind villagers who gave of their time to come and help clear the churchyards in Standlake of leaves. It was the most successful churchyard clear to date, and we are hugely grateful for everyone’s kindness is helping to keep this community … [Read more…]

There was a service at every Church in the Benefice to celebrate the Coronation and each village had its own community celebration later in the day. Rev Jo had breakfast at Stanton Hardcourt, Lunch in Northmoor, Tea in Standlake and then onto Yelford. Do you remember the Vicar of Dibley at Christmas? It was a … [Read more…]

Children aged 0 – 93 enjoyed the Lambing Service in a barn at Church Farm, Northmoor. Cuddling lambs and lovely cake were also enjoyed