The Oldbury Community Gateway

Exciting News

We are delighted to report that our Villages Magazine has been awarded 4th place in The National Parish Magazine Awards 2011 and 1st place in Wiltshire, Dorset and the Salisbury Diocese.

Credit must go to Philip who was the inspiration behind changing from the old A4 paper format, Tracy Purnell who created the magazine from scratch, the five coordinators who tirelessly work on submitting their respective village articles, our advertisers without whom the magazine could not be funded, and of course, Paul Mackie our editor.

Alongside the Magazine a new website is in development and like the magazine it is a work in progress which we hope will grow and evolve as successfully as the Villages magazine.

We look forward to seeing you all at our new website which can be found at

www.oldburybenefice.com

Philip, Tracy and all at The Oldbury Benefice would like to thank Richard and all at 2day microportals for their valued support, encouragement and assistance over the years.

Our Benefice Vision

Our Vision is of five united and interdependent Christian communities working together to grow the Church in the Oldbury Benefice.

It will be a Church which is caring and welcoming, following the life and teachings of Jesus.

It will be responsive to the needs and aspirations of our community.

It will be a Church that will thrive and grow as people acknowledge its importance in their lives.

Our Generous advertisers and sponsors

Easy Fundraising!

Easy Fundraising!

We now have several ways easy ways for you to help us raise funds for The Oldbury Benefice – either by simply searching or by shopping online!

See the easy fundraising section for more details.

Tea 4 All

Compton Bassett PCC have stepped out in faith and started a new initiative called “Tea 4 All”. It take place once a month on a Sunday afternoon. The idea is that people come together informally, have a cuppa and a slice of cake. The Vicar is around and share a thought or two to add a Christian flavour to the party.

Details of when the next Tea 4 All wil take place can be found on our services page.

Come as you are. The event is free.

Little Fishes Group

The Benefice runs a “Little Fishes Group” for Pre-School age children. It's held every Wednesday in term time from 9.45 a.m.-11.15 a.m.

The group are in need of a little help: Could you spare an hour or two, once a term to help make drinks for parents and children? Do you have excellent quality baby or toddler toys you could donate?

Even more fabulous photos added to our community album!

We would really like to thank Gordon Chivers for the wonderful photographs he has added to our community album. If you haven't yet paid it a visit now is the time to do so! Just click on the link to the Community Photo Album.

Training to be a Lay Pastoral Assistant

Lay Pastoral Assistants are willing volunteers, licensed by the Bishop, who feel called to help in some of the Pastoral duties of the Rector. Typically, they might do a little visiting or take Holy Communion to those who are house bound.

If you are interested in becoming an LPA have a chat with Philip.