The Brackley Foodbank provides food parcels to local residents in need. Started in 2010, they're run by local residents for local residentsPlease only donate non-perishable items. They welcome tinned and dried foods such as:Pasta and riceCerealBiscuitsLonglife juiceUHT milkPasta sauceSoupSnacksSugarPlease place any donations in the box in the church and will then be taken weekly to the local distribution centre
We are supporting Baby Basics in Westbury - please leave any donations inside the church which is open every dayBaby Basics is a volunteer-led project aiming to support new mothers and families who are struggling to meet the financial and practical burden of looking after a new baby. Baby Basics started in Sheffield in the spring of 2009, this centre continues to support families across Sheffield working with a wide range of frontline health and social care professionals. There is an ever increasing network of Baby Basics centres across the country each staffed by a committed team of volunteers. Baby Basics provides much needed essentials and equipment to mothers and families who are unable to provide these items for themselves; including but not limited to teenage mums, people seeking asylum and women fleeing domestic abuse and trafficking.Working with midwives, health visitors and other professional groups to provide support directly where it is most needed, Baby Basics volunteers lovingly collect, sort and package a ‘Moses Basket’ of clothing, toiletries and essential baby equipment as an attractive gift to new mothers.The aim is to help these new mothers practically and generously, demonstrating the love of God through our care. God is at the centre of Baby Basics as we are inspired and motivated by His heart for everyone. Every day we continue – and every item we send out, is thanks to His kindness, grace and provision.Our vision is based on Matthew 25:37-40:Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’Do You Know Someone Who Needs Our Help?If you work with vulnerable women or families who are struggling to provide for their newborn baby please get in touch with them.
The Westbury Charity have kindly donated funds that have allowed us to replace our mower and strimmerThis will really help the Churchyard Working Party. Those who have tried it out love the new equipmentWe are doing our best to keep the churchyard in good condition and support like this is really appreciated
Thanks to the generosity of our Friends organisation (FOStA) and Beachborough School, we were able to replace our halogen spotlights with LEDS The church now seems a lot brighter and a number of comments have been made that the church feels more welcomingThe electrician said turning on all 16 LEDs was about the same cost as switching on 1 of the old halogen lights so should help with the running costs
