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flag Residents in Freeland, Oxfordshire, raised £175,000 to buy their old church, planning to turn it into a community hub and café by late 2026.

flag A community in Freeland, Oxfordshire, has raised £175,000 from nearly 250 residents and local businesses to buy the disused Grade II listed Freeland Methodist Church, with plans to convert it into a community hub and café. flag The Freeland Community Benefit Society is finalizing the purchase and preparing a new planning application after prior approvals expired. flag Architect Maya Ellis has been hired to design a flexible layout for the historic building. flag An additional £165,000 is needed for renovations, with fundraising events underway. flag Work is expected to begin early in 2026, aiming for a partial opening by late summer or autumn, serving residents of all ages, especially parents, seniors, and teenagers.

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