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Welcome to Oaksey - All Saints Church
All Saints Church, Oaksey, facing South
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All Saints Church, Oaksey, facing North
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Oaksey has a population of 500 and circa. 150 properties. Our wide and varied community ranges from retired, commuters, long standing families, self employed, young families, with an underlying agricultural theme to the area. The village has a community run village shop with a Post Office, a village pub and golf course. Community services include a Village Hall and Sports Pavilion. There are several thriving football teams and a successful cricket team.
The Church of England village School has 83 children on its roll, of which a third live in the Parish. It regularly receives good Ofsted reports and has a strong PTA. Our village is renowned locally for its strong sense of community.
Our Church and People
Our congregation tends to consist of older members of the Community and we continually strive to increase our attendance, with particular emphasis on young people. Our Christmas Day, Easter Sunday and Carols by Candlelight services are very well attended. We are a caring, welcoming, committed community.
Our Church and Community
Our Church is viewed as the centre of the community and is well supported by the Parish Council. Connections between the School and the Church are very good. The School has full use of the Church for services such as Harvest Festival, Christmas services and end of term services, which are always very well attended, including parents.
The majority of our Church community is involved in all village activities and bridge the gap as pastoral carers.
Our Church of All Saints
All Saints was built circa. 1250 within an enclosed graveyard and is in the Oaksey Conservation Area. The architecture is Early English & perpendicular in style. It contains early 15th Century wall paintings of Christ of the Trades, St. Christopher and Jesus warning about blasphemy and the 7 deadly sins. It has several Victorian features including the east stained glass window.
In recent years, many improvements have been made to the Church, including a new heating boiler, an overhaul of the organ, the clearance and landscaping of the graveyard, a new sound system & induction loop, the lime washing of the Chancel and Porch, a re-surfaced Church path, an automatic winding mechanism fitted to the Church clock, a food preparation area and lighting improvements in the Belfry
The Church bells are regularly used by groups throughout the Diocesan area & further afield.
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15th Century wall painting of St. Christopher
The Churchwarden can be approached on any matters to do with the Church or Churchyard. The Parochial Church Council meets quarterly on the 2nd Tuesday in January, April, July & October. The Rector of All Saints is also responsible for the parish Churches in Ashley, Crudwell, Hankerton, Charlton and Minety. Collectively, the six Churches are known as the Braydon Brook Group of Churches. Oaksey Church service times can be found on the Noticeboard in front of the Church, the Village Shop and on the monthly Oaksey email Buzz.
Newcomers can be sure of a warm welcome.
Other special services are held throughout the Church calendar year, including Easter Sunday, Harvest Festival and Christmas services i.e. the Carols by Candlelight service, Nativity service and Holy Communion service on Christmas day.
Unfortunately, owing to break ins over the years, the Church is generally kept locked, but arrangements can be made with the Churchwarden for anyone who would like to have a look around our beautiful Grade 1 listed Church.
Contact Details
Rector: The Revd. Bob Molton email: [email protected]
Churchwarden: Kevin McKenna 01666 577279 or 07746 580026 email: [email protected]
Church Administrator: Kath Talboys 01666 825019 email: [email protected]
PCC Secretary: Jerry Falkingham 01666 577956 or 07808 139547 email: [email protected]
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Braydon Brook Group of Churches
SAFEGUARDING POLICY FOR CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
We are committed to:
For any Safeguarding issues, in the first instance, please contact Kath Talboys,
our Parish Administrator, on 01666 825019.
Signed on behalf of Oaksey Parochial Church Council
Jerry Falkingham (PCC Secretary)
Date: 14th April 2026 Review Date: 13th April 2027
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Data Protection Complaints Procedure
Compliant with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
1. Purpose
This procedure sets out how the PCC will receive, investigate, respond to and record complaints relating to the handling of personal data.
The Data Protection Act 2018, as amended by the Data (Use and Access)Act 2025, requires all organisations that process personal data to have a formal process for handling data protection complaints. Complaints must be acknowledged within 30 days, investigated appropriately and responded to without undue delay.
2. Scope
This procedure applies to complaints regarding:
3. Who May Make a Complaint
Any individual who believes that the PCC has not complied with data protection law may submit a complaint.
This includes:
4. How Complaints Can Be Made
Complaints may be made:
All complaints should be directed to:
Parish Data Protection Lead: Mr.Jerry Falkingham
Email:[email protected]
Telephone:01666 577956 or 07808 139547
Address: Finniston House, Minety Lane, Oaksey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9SY
5. Complaint Handling Procedure
Stage 1: Receipt of Complaint
Upon receiving a complaint, the PCC will:
Stage 2: Acknowledgement
The PCC will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within 30 calendar days.
The acknowledgement will:
Stage 3: Investigation
The PCC will:
Where appropriate, external advice may be sought from the Diocese
Stage 4: Outcome
The PCC will provide a written response without undue delay.
The response will:
6. Right to Escalate
If the complainant remains dissatisfied, the have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Information Commissioner's Office
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Telephone:0303 123 1113
The PCC will cooperate fully with any ICO investigation.
7. Record Keeping
The PCC will maintain a Data Protection Complaints Log recording(see appendix 1):
Records will be retained securely in accordance with the PCC's retention arrangements.
8. Learning and Improvement
Following resolution of a complaint, the PCC will consider whether:
Appendix: Privacy Notice
If you have concerns about how the PCC has handled your personal data, you may make a data protection complaint by contacting the Parish Data Protection Lead. The PCC will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate it and provide a response without undue delay. If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
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All Saints Church, Oaksey - Churchyard Regulations 2026
As All Saints Church Oaksey is a Grade 1 listed building in a Conservation Area, the following restrictions apply to monuments erected in the Churchyard. These restrictions are tighter than the Bristol Diocese regulations and are in addition to them. Select the link below, right click & click on 'Open Hyperlink' for full details of the Diocesan regulations.
https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/5f3ecfb22c3ee/content/pages/documents/diocesan-churchyard-regulations-2024_125672_0001-bishop-of-bristol-05_01_24-17710739-1-.pdf
Gravestones
The monument is to be in one of the following materials:
– English limestone
– Portland stone
– Purbeck stone
– Nebresina (Roman stone) or stone of the above type and of a Cotswold colour
– English oak
Design of Memorial
- The Diocesan regulations apply with the further restriction that the headstone should be plain with a simple curved top. It may have a plain cross engraved on it. Any base should be rectangular. An alternative to the above is a simple cross, or a horizontal tablet let into the ground.
- No insert or component of metal, plastic or other material is permitted apart from lead filling of lettering. No painting or colouring is permitted apart from lettering (or the engraved cross if applicable) where the paint used should only lightly contrast with the stone.
- No plastic or artificial flowers, or any other unsuitable adornments are permitted to be placed at, on, or near, both existing and new graves/ headstones.
- All glass products e.g. vases, are not permitted for Health & Safety reasons & also to prevent fire ignition, particularly during very hot & dry conditions.
Disposal of surplus material
In excavating a grave, all surplus material must be removed from the Churchyard.
Mr. J. Falkingham
Secretary, Oaksey Parochial Church Council
Updated 14th April 2026
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Newcomers can be sure of a warm welcome.
Other special services are held throughout the Church calendar year, including Easter Sunday, Harvest Festival and Christmas services i.e. the Carols by Candlelight service, Nativity service and Holy Communion service on Christmas day.
Unfortunately, owing to break ins over the years, the Church is generally kept locked, but arrangements can be made with the Churchwarden for anyone who would like to have a look around our beautiful Grade 1 listed Church.
Contact Details
Rector: The Revd. Bob Molton email: [email protected]
Churchwarden: Kevin McKenna 01666 577279 or 07746 580026 email: [email protected]
Church Administrator: Kath Talboys 01666 825019 email: [email protected]
PCC Secretary: Jerry Falkingham 01666 577956 or 07808 139547 email: [email protected]
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Braydon Brook Group of Churches
SAFEGUARDING POLICY FOR CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
We are committed to:
- the care, nurture of, and respectful pastoral ministry with all adults and children
- the safeguarding and protection of all children, young people and adults when they are vulnerable
- the establishment of safe, caring communities which provide a loving environment, where there is a culture of ‘informed vigilance’ as to the dangers of abuse.
- We will ensure that all those with any responsibility within the Church are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and that they receive appropriate safeguarding training.
- We will respond without delay to every concern raised which suggests that an adult, child or young person may have been harmed, co-operating with the police and local authority in any investigation.
- We will seek to work with anyone who has suffered abuse, developing with him, or her, an appropriate ministry of informed pastoral care.
- We will seek to challenge any abuse of power, especially by anyone in a position of trust.
- We will seek to offer pastoral care and support, including supervision and referral to the proper authorities, to any member of our church community known to have offended against a child, young person or vulnerable adult.
- In all these principles, we will follow legislation, guidance and recognised good practice.
For any Safeguarding issues, in the first instance, please contact Kath Talboys,
our Parish Administrator, on 01666 825019.
Signed on behalf of Oaksey Parochial Church Council
Jerry Falkingham (PCC Secretary)
Date: 14th April 2026 Review Date: 13th April 2027
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Data Protection Complaints Procedure
Compliant with the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018
1. Purpose
This procedure sets out how the PCC will receive, investigate, respond to and record complaints relating to the handling of personal data.
The Data Protection Act 2018, as amended by the Data (Use and Access)Act 2025, requires all organisations that process personal data to have a formal process for handling data protection complaints. Complaints must be acknowledged within 30 days, investigated appropriately and responded to without undue delay.
2. Scope
This procedure applies to complaints regarding:
- Use of personal data
- Parish mailing lists
- Electoral Roll information
- Parish directories
- Safeguarding-related personal data
- Parish websites and social media
- Photography and video
- Subject Access Requests (SARs)
- Other individual rights requests e.g. right to rectification, right to erasure etc.
- Personal data breaches
- Any other concerns regarding compliance with data protection legislation
3. Who May Make a Complaint
Any individual who believes that the PCC has not complied with data protection law may submit a complaint.
This includes:
- Members of the congregation
- Volunteers
- Employees
- Electoral Roll members
- Service users
- Members of the public
4. How Complaints Can Be Made
Complaints may be made:
- By email
- In writing
- By telephone
- In person
All complaints should be directed to:
Parish Data Protection Lead: Mr.Jerry Falkingham
Email:[email protected]
Telephone:01666 577956 or 07808 139547
Address: Finniston House, Minety Lane, Oaksey, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9SY
5. Complaint Handling Procedure
Stage 1: Receipt of Complaint
Upon receiving a complaint, the PCC will:
- Record the complaint in the Data Protection Complaints Log
- Allocate a reference number
- Record the date received
- Retain any supporting information
Stage 2: Acknowledgement
The PCC will acknowledge receipt of the complaint within 30 calendar days.
The acknowledgement will:
- Confirm receipt
- Outline the next steps
- Provide a contact point
Stage 3: Investigation
The PCC will:
- Review the issues raised
- Gather relevant evidence
- Speak to relevant parish officers where necessary
- Review records, policies and correspondence
- Determine whether a breach of data protection legislation has occurred
Where appropriate, external advice may be sought from the Diocese
Stage 4: Outcome
The PCC will provide a written response without undue delay.
The response will:
- Summarise the complaint
- Explain the findings
- Confirm whether the complaint has been upheld
- Identify any action taken
- Explain any further actions planned
6. Right to Escalate
If the complainant remains dissatisfied, the have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
Information Commissioner's Office
Website: www.ico.org.uk
Telephone:0303 123 1113
The PCC will cooperate fully with any ICO investigation.
7. Record Keeping
The PCC will maintain a Data Protection Complaints Log recording(see appendix 1):
- Complaint reference number
- Date received
- Name of complainant
- Nature of complaint
- Actions taken
- Outcome
- Date closed
Records will be retained securely in accordance with the PCC's retention arrangements.
8. Learning and Improvement
Following resolution of a complaint, the PCC will consider whether:
- Policies require updating
- Additional training is required
- Procedures should be improved
- Further safeguards should be introduced
Appendix: Privacy Notice
If you have concerns about how the PCC has handled your personal data, you may make a data protection complaint by contacting the Parish Data Protection Lead. The PCC will acknowledge your complaint within 30 days, investigate it and provide a response without undue delay. If you remain dissatisfied, you have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).
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All Saints Church, Oaksey - Churchyard Regulations 2026
As All Saints Church Oaksey is a Grade 1 listed building in a Conservation Area, the following restrictions apply to monuments erected in the Churchyard. These restrictions are tighter than the Bristol Diocese regulations and are in addition to them. Select the link below, right click & click on 'Open Hyperlink' for full details of the Diocesan regulations.
https://d3hgrlq6yacptf.cloudfront.net/5f3ecfb22c3ee/content/pages/documents/diocesan-churchyard-regulations-2024_125672_0001-bishop-of-bristol-05_01_24-17710739-1-.pdf
Gravestones
The monument is to be in one of the following materials:
– English limestone
– Portland stone
– Purbeck stone
– Nebresina (Roman stone) or stone of the above type and of a Cotswold colour
– English oak
Design of Memorial
- The Diocesan regulations apply with the further restriction that the headstone should be plain with a simple curved top. It may have a plain cross engraved on it. Any base should be rectangular. An alternative to the above is a simple cross, or a horizontal tablet let into the ground.
- No insert or component of metal, plastic or other material is permitted apart from lead filling of lettering. No painting or colouring is permitted apart from lettering (or the engraved cross if applicable) where the paint used should only lightly contrast with the stone.
- No plastic or artificial flowers, or any other unsuitable adornments are permitted to be placed at, on, or near, both existing and new graves/ headstones.
- All glass products e.g. vases, are not permitted for Health & Safety reasons & also to prevent fire ignition, particularly during very hot & dry conditions.
Disposal of surplus material
In excavating a grave, all surplus material must be removed from the Churchyard.
Mr. J. Falkingham
Secretary, Oaksey Parochial Church Council
Updated 14th April 2026
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