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Light at the end of the tunnel, if not quite dazzling, is certainly glowing. Agreement in principle to the plans has been given by the Oxford Diocese, English Heritage and SODC. A formal planning application is being put together by our architects under David Greasby’s watchful eye for submission in early June. Thereafter we will be inviting your help by writing to SODC in support of the project and by pledging a donation towards the funding required.
A display board in St Agatha’s outlines the project’s status – its raison d’etre, the plans, where the necessary funding is to be sought and how we are doing so far. This will be updated as we go along and will be displayed at various Village events (the Annual Parish meeting, St Agatha’s Spring Fair, the Fete and so on) to keep you informed of progress.
So far over £10,000 has been raised through local activities, in addition to c£15,000 held in the Church Building Fund, due to tremendous support from the village. By the time you read this, the Safari Supper will have been held. Its mastermind, Hilary Rogerson, advises that nearly 100 participants are signed up for what will be a great evening. Preparations for our big June weekend are proceeding apace.
Sincere thanks again to all who are contributing to and supporting these activities. We have a serious objective but aim to achieve it in a way in which everyone can join in and have an enjoyable time.
Tony Lascelles
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