Remembering Lord Harries of Pentregarth: A Legacy of Compassion in Turville
Letter: The Rt Rev Lord Harries of Pentregarth obituary
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Lord Harries of Pentregarth, former Bishop of Oxford, played a crucial role in Turville, Buckinghamshire, by facilitating the purchase of the village school for inner-city children in the 1990s, overcoming local opposition and raising £40,000 for the cause.
- 01Lord Harries served as Bishop of Oxford and was instrumental in community initiatives.
- 02In 1992, he led a fundraising appeal to purchase a former village school in Turville.
- 03The appeal aimed to raise £40,000 to provide summer respite for inner-city children.
- 04Despite facing local opposition, Harries effectively addressed concerns at a public meeting.
- 05His leadership was pivotal in the success of the appeal, allowing the school to reopen for community use.
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Lord Harries of Pentregarth, known for his tenure as Bishop of Oxford, significantly impacted the village of Turville in Buckinghamshire during the late 1980s and early 1990s. He spearheaded a fundraising campaign to acquire the former village school for use as a summer holiday base for inner-city children. Launched on 23 May 1992, the appeal aimed to raise £40,000 amidst local dissent. Harries faced a picket line of opponents but addressed their concerns with calmness and respect during a community meeting. His leadership was crucial in overcoming objections, leading to the successful reopening of the school, which provided vital summer respite for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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The reopening of the school provided a summer respite for underprivileged children, positively impacting the local community.
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