News Stories
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13 Nov. 2018
in GeneralPiper leads Denmead Remembrance parade
Local uniformed groups, schoolchildren, the parish council, and other organisations joined villagers and the congregation of All Saints for a parade, led by a piper, from the Memorial Hall to the village green for a short act of Remembrance. Read more
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13 Nov. 2018
in GeneralChurch-run homeless project will expand
Churches across Portsmouth will throw open their doors to the homeless and vulnerable for two months this winter Read more
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12 Nov. 2018
in GeneralCamels will walk through streets of Leigh Park
Three camels will be ridden through the streets of Leigh Park as part of a pre-Christmas festival at St Francis Church, Leigh Park Read more
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12 Nov. 2018
in GeneralSt Peter’s Curdridge remember the fallen
Across the ‘Armistice weekend’ the village of Curdridge shared an exhibition at St Peter’s Church that honoured those from the village, and relatives of current villagers, who sacrificed their lives in action during WW1. Read more
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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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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