I'm writing this on Sunday 19th January, a week or so before my induction and licensing as Vicar of the Benefice of Garsington, Cuddesdon and Horspath, but I am conscious that most of you will be reading this after my licensing and the beginning of my ministry among you.

Mark Chapman writes:

The new multiplay equipment is now being enjoyed by local younger children.

This time of year around Ascension Day has been traditionally associated with prayers for the fields and the land – it’s called rogationtide after the Latin word for prayer.