Please see below a list of key diary dates,
activities and events that have taken place in the
English Martyrs Parish . For future events,
see the notice board.
June 2016
Fun and games at our joint parish
BBQ on 26th June. A big 'thank you' to all who
made it such a successful event. Great fun was
had by everyone, and the weather was even kind to
us!
Enjoying the Bouncy Castle...
along with Gladiator Dual.
The annual highlight of the BBQ,
the parish tug-of-war
March 2016
English Martyrs Church organised
the Churches Together Didcot and District Walk of
Witness on Good Friday, in Didcot's Orchard Centre.
Thank you to all those who gave their time to help
at this event.
May 2015
Congratulations to Des Healy on
his inauguration as Mayor of Didcot. Our
prayers and best wishes go with Des as he undertakes
his new responsibilities.
April 2014
RISE Theatre
Thank you to RISE Theatre for
providing over 200 people with their wonderful
thought-provoking performance of 'Soldier to Saint'
on 10th April at English Martyrs Church. A
great evening was had by all.
October 2013
JEMS (English Martyrs and St John's Youth Group)
Beetledrive
The Youth Group was set a challenge by CAFOD's Ben
Oldham to turn £10 into £100,
and decided to run a Beetledrive for parishioners,
with tea and cakes.
The event proved very successful, with around 30
people attending a fun and lively evening.
A total of £170 was raised for CAFOD! Thanks
to all for support given.
July 2013
Kenya Children Centres
Thank you to the parishioners of
St John's and English Martyrs who contributed a
total of £422 to the Lenten Coffee mornings, which
has been donated to the Kenya Children Centres, who
provide a home for orphaned girls.
Details of the work of the Kenya Children Centres
can be found here.
March 2013
Beautiful Easter Flowers
The Easter Garden created by the
children of the parish (with Fr David's help)
September 2012
Oxfordshire Historic Churches
Trust Ride and Stride
The big thank you to all who took
part in the recent Ride and Stride event across the
area.
Thank you not only to those who
cycled/walked, but also to welcomers and sponsors.
English Martyrs, Didcot, and
The Quaker Meeting House, Wallingord
Outside St John the
Evangelist, Wallingford.
With thanks to Vince Buckley
for the use of his photographs
July 2012
Preparing for the Jubilee lunch
at English Martyrs...
April 2012
Traditional Polish Blessing of
Easter Food at English Martyrs
Parishioners gathered for this
traditional blessing on Holy Saturday, bringing food
which made for a colourful display.
March 2012
English Martyrs and St John's Parishes Retreat
Weekend
Parishioners from our parishes attended a
spiritually refreshing retreat weekend at the
Carmelite Priory, Boars Hill. Thanks go to the
Friars for hosting a wonderful weekend, and to
Barbara Thacker for organising this worthwhile
event.
DECEMBER 2011
Seniors' Christmas Lunch at
English Martyrs
A wonderful Christmas Lunch was
prepared by the Fundraising Team at English Martyrs,
especially for the senior members of the parish.
Many thanks to all involved in the preparations.
A great time was had by all.
NOVEMBER 2011
English Martyrs and St John's Day
of Recollection
Parishioners enjoying a Day of
Recollection for Advent at Littlemore, run by Fr
Kevin Delaney.
SEPTEMBER 2011
Parish Welcome Weekend
English Martyrs and St John's held
their annual Welcome Weekend on 23rd and 24th
September, celebrating the diverse range of culture
in our communities.
Congratulations to the winners of
the competitions held, as follows:
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