On Thursday, 8^th July the parish was pleased to receive a cheque for £10,000 towards the building of the Community Centre from Cllr. George Parish, the Chairman of Cherwell Dusrtict Council. Cllr Parish said: "Places of worship in Bicester play an important part in the life of the town. This is the second contribution the council has made to Bicester churches - the first was to St Edburg's Church last year. And we will also be granting £10,000 to Emmanuel Church. These developments will provide greater opportunity for more local community activities in Bicester."

Pictured left are: Dan Holton (project manager for Crossbucks), Cllr. Debbie Pickford (ward councillor), Rev. Fr. Paul Martin (Church of the Immaculate Conception), Cllr. George Parish (CDC Chairman), Cllr. Diana Edwards (ward councillor).