News and Community
On this page we aim to provide news and links for the Community of Rose Hill, Iffley and Donnington.
There is Church news, items of general community interest and details of civic and other contacts.
To correct errors or suggest additions email website administrator
Church News
On 19 October Bishop John will be visiting St Mary's Anyone interested in being confirmed should contact Gill or Andrew.
Hand Bell Ringing interested? Contact Susan Morrison (774810). Handbells are not just for Christmas!
If you have a friend or relative in hospital who would appreciate a visit from one of the clergy please email the Vicar who will be pleased to visit regardless of church affiliation.
Good News! We welcome Stephen Richardson who after completing his training as a Methodist Deacon will be moving to Rose Hill in August/September with his wife Gillian. He and our own deacon Gill plan to work closely together. Please keep praying for this exciting project for Rose Hill
Can you provide overnight accomodation for CMS visitors? expenses will be paid.
Fair Trade St Mary's supports free trade and is happy to call your attention to the site of
Trading Fairly an Anglican Church initiative
which helps you to source Fairtrade products. You can also buy from the St Mary's fairtrade stall in the church hall
on the first Sunday of the month. It is held after the 10 am service. If you are unable to come to the service, the stall opens
at about 11.15.
You can also find out more about Fairtrade by visiting the website of the
Fairtrade Foundation.
Other News
Did you know that milk bottle tops can be recycled for the benefit of the Alzheimer Society? The plastic bottle tops are sold to raise funds and after processing they become the fabric fleece used for jackets, hats, etc. The particular plastic milk bottle tops that are required have a small triangle with the number 2 on the inside. Please wash and take to the church or contact 716859.
For a delicious lunch why not try the Rose Hill-Littlemore Children's Centre on The Oval.
WANTED! Red Cross volunteer drivers providing transport to Day Centres - full training provided - email David Cook
What's happening to the St Augustine's School Site Well it's all here. Updated 3 March 2008
Probably the most important thing happening at this time is the project to regenerate Rose Hill.
It is reported in the press that planning permission was granted in October 2007 which puts the project on schedule.
For general background on the project, click here.
To view the City Council's statement click here.
The Ward Councilors can give up to date information. They can be contacted through the Elected Representatives page.
A new state of the art Academy to replace Peers School is being built. For the latest information visit the academy website.
Contacts
Rose Hill News is a paper produced by local people. You can email the editor.
For details of all our elected representatives for Rose Hill, Iffley and Donnington click here
To view a list of contacts for organizations in Rose Hill, Iffley and Donnington click here.
To contact Church organizations go to Contacts
For details of what is happening in Rose Hill, Donnington and Iffley go to Calendar