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IT has been a year when many events returned and major changes to Winchester were proposed or completed.

JANUARY

By Letters to the Editor Send us your views on the weeks news Debbie Sellin is set to become the first woman to be the Bishop of Southampton, and first woman to be a Bishop in the Diocese of Winchester - Photo of Bishop-elec Debbie Sellin and The Right Reverend Tim Dakin, Bishop of Winchester at St marys SIR: Knowing that early February coincides with Tim Dakin’s birthday is in February I cannot help but wonder ...

The church is losing its attachment to local people — and with that, its diversity of thought

Rebelling priests and worshippers have forced one of Englands most senior bishops to stand down for several weeks amid threats of a vote of no confidence. A group of about 30 are understood to be unhappy with the management of Bishop of Winchester, the Right Rev Tim Dakin. Local reports say he is stepping down for six weeks because of the discontent. The Rt Rev Deborah Mary Sellin, Suffragan Bishop of Southampton, said in a statement: Bishop Tim has today informed me he will be stepping back fr...

A CHURCH has been adapted for use by a pharmacy so that it can start vaccinating 2,000 people a week from Covid-19. St Peter’s Church, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, is said to be playing a key role in the Hampshire vaccination effort after being adapted for use by Boyatt Pharmacy as a temporary vaccination centre. Although the pharmacy wanted to ensure that local pharmacies are part of the national roll-out, it lacked the space required to safely administer vaccinations while maintaining soci...

We all know that this year’s Christmas celebrations will be different. For many families, there will be no celebration, as they come to terms with spending Christmas without their loved ones, and perhaps grieving. The coronavirus pandemic, which has devastated so many lives, has emphasised how fortunate we are to live in a country where we can access free medical care through the NHS, regardless of our background or financial status. For many of our brothers and sisters in other parts...