Don’t Disappear – a story of relationship abuse

It’s not a love story, or ‘normal’ behaviour in a relationship.  It’s relationship abuse.  If you can identify with Jamie and Emma’s story and need support, please contact Victims First on 0300 1234 148

Don't Disappear - a story of relationship abuse

Anyone who is concerned they may be experiencing this can contact Victims First for support on 0300 1234 148. You can find further information about coercive control at www.victims-first.org.uk/what-we-do/campaigns/

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Mid Cherwell Neighbourhood Older Person’s Housing Survey

One of the of the MCNPs key policies is to improve the quality of life for older residents and this survey is important to help steer possible future projects in the neighbourhood – and in particular the proposed major facility for older people at Heyford Park.

The closing date for the return (in the pre-paid envelope) is December 18th.  

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Church Newsletter – December 2019

Services given below are all in Duns Tew, unless stated otherwise.  Details of all services in the benefice can be found at www.bartonbenefice.org.uk

01.12.195pmBenefice Advent Carol Service followed by Advent Supper at 6pm in the Village Hall Church Newsletter – December 2019
08.12.194pm at Sandford St MartinBenefice Christingle Service
15.12.194pmService of Lessons & Carols with baby, donkey and sheep
21.12.19
(Sat)
6pmCarols in the Churchyard in aid of the Children’s Society
22.12.193pm at Steeple BartonBenefice Service of Lessons & Carols with Choir Church Newsletter – December 2019
24.12.19
(Tues)
4pm at Westcote Barton
11.30pm at Duns Tew
Benefice Crib Service 
Christmas Eve  
Midnight Mass Church Newsletter – December 2019
25.12.19
(Wed)
11amChristmas Day Eucharist Church Newsletter – December 2019
29.12.199.30amBenefice Eucharist
31.12.19
(Tues)

5 pm at Westcote BartonNew Year’s Eve service
Followed by drinks at the Rectory

Church Newsletter – December 2019 Don’t carry cash? …

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Duns Tew commemorates Armistice Day

During World War One, more than 18 million people were killed and 23 million were wounded. From Britain, 6 million fought; 1.7 million were wounded; 65,000 were shell-shocked; 170,000 became prisoners and 772,000 died. No community was untouched.

We have gathered here today to remember all those from this community of Duns Tew who were caught up in the courageous but tragic events of two World Wars, those women and men who have died in earlier and subsequent wars.…

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Temporary Road Closure – 2nd to 5th December

Temporary Road Closure - 2nd to 5th December

Thames Water need to close Main Street at the Hempton end, from the 2nd up to and including the 5th December 2019.

T7035 plan Download

This is a 24 hour per day closure.

Access will be maintained for emergency service vehicles and for those frontages within the closure area, subject to the progress of the works and liaison with the works supervisor. …

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