In St Mary’s church in Iffley there is a window designed by John Piper which depicts an ancient legend that on this very night, the night before Christmas creatures are able to talk.

Memories of the warm summer sun are beginning to fade as the autumn storms sweep across the country.

On the evening of 16th August after a long wait and numerous setbacks the new bells of Cuddesdon at last rang out over the village and fields of the surrounding area.

It was a long time coming – since before the millennium - but the Church Bells have been restored.