All Saints' Botley, St Peter's Curdridge and Holy Cross Durley

07/09/2026

The annual Durley Duck Race is on Sunday. Don’t miss out!

28/07/2026

Can you help someone in our local community?

I hope you don’t mind me reaching out. I’m Lucy, a local mum from the Botley area, and I’m hoping our lovely community might be able to help me with something that would make a huge difference to my life and my family.

I became disabled after catching Covid in 2022 and now rely on a powered wheelchair. Unfortunately, my current chair really limits where I can go and what I can do, which often means missing out on everyday family adventures that most people probably wouldn't think twice about.

I’ve been fundraising for an XSTO M4 wheelchair that would give me much more independence and allow me to be properly involved in family life again.

Recently, something amazing happened. After seeing my fundraiser, Lifestyle & Mobility offered me the wheelchair at a substantially reduced price, meaning I now need to raise £2,500 instead of around £4,000.

The only catch is that I have a limited amount of time to do it.

💜 We’ve already reached £915, but I now have just 8 days to raise the remaining £1,585.

I know times are difficult for lots of families and I would never expect anyone to donate if they aren't able to. Even a share could put my story in front of someone new, and lots of small acts of kindness really can add up.

For me, this wheelchair represents so much more than getting from A to B. It means more independence, more time out with my family and hopefully fewer occasions where I have to stay behind because my wheelchair can't manage where they're going.

My fundraiser is: https://gofund.me/b1ae52c44

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and for any support our local community might be able to give us. It genuinely means a lot. 💜

Hi, I'm Lucy. In 2022, I was a student paramedic, just month… Lucy Gatward needs your support for Student paramedic to a wheelchair, help me join my family ❤️

16/07/2026

This Sunday!

Comments following our singing of Vivaldi’s Gloria included:

“It was a privilege to be present this evening and will be an abiding memory. The Red Priest would have approved. Thank you so much.”

“Thanks so much for inviting me to join the basses for this evening’s service. It was a real privilege to sing with such an accomplished choir and I very much enjoyed the opportunity”

So…if you’d like to hear our accomplished choir and are looking for a little light entertainment on a Sunday afternoon, then you will be welcome at our Summer Concert on Sunday 19th July at 3pm. The music will last just over an hour and then tea and cake will be served.

Music will include a nursery rhyme sung in the style of Handel, the wonderful 'Anthem' from Chess, solos for clarinet, flute and piano, and two pieces accompanied by the mellow tones of the Upham Recorder Orchestra - Mozart's Ave verum and Rod Stewart's Sailing. All this, and some things you didn't know about the Church Choir....

Please see the attached poster for details and ways of obtaining tickets.

We look forward to seeing you for our final event before the well earned summer break for the choir.

26/06/2026

The weather is not quite so hot over the weekend so do come along to the open garden in Holmesland Lane Botley on Sunday for a wander and tea and cake!

19/06/2026

It's a busy weekend in BCD Churches! On Saturday come along to Durley Fete, a traditional church fete with fun for everyone. On Sunday morning Botley School have their special service in All Saints church where the children will be singing, reading and taking a full part in our 10am service. Then on Sunday evening Botley church choir will be singing Vivaldi Gloria within a modern communion service setting.

27/05/2026

Please pray for the parishes of Botley, Curdridge and Durley, their clergy Gregg Mensingh, Reader Janet Clarke, and PtO Clergy Di Townsend.

17/05/2026

What a great evening! Thank you everybody who came and the Purbani

14/05/2026

There are still a few tickets left for tomorrow evening.

🎶🎸🎤 15 MAY: Freddie Mercury comes to Curdridge! Book now at ticketsource.co.uk/curdridge - one of the UK’s best Freddie tribute acts - a night not to be missed. Hot food and bar available on the night! 🎶🎸🎤

11/05/2026

This is happening on Wednesday. Not to be missed if you are interested in the restoration of a church organ.

We are delighted to have our own DoM, David Burgess for our next Organ Recital on Wednesday 13th at 12.30pm, along with Joe Tozer from Walker Organs to explain about the refurbishment. Joe was the main person who worked on the project and will be sure to answer any questions you may have. As before, no tickets are required but donations to cover expenses and future music events are welcome. Hot drinks and filled rolls will be available to buy from 12.00.

02/05/2026

Look at all the plants on offer 👀 at our plant sale at All Saints Church. Don’t miss out! 10.30-1pm