Harvest Festival 2023 On 24th September our Harvest Sunday service was led by Revd. Sue Wilson. As usual, any gifts of non perishables and toiletries were accepted for the People’s Kitchen. as well as any cash donations on to the People’s Kitchen. The People’s Kitchen were grateful for all donations of non perishable food; especially […]
Despite the initial dampness, the six of us set off from Swinhoe Farm hoping that the weather would improve, and sure enough it did. Our track took us through some mature mixed woodland with a small lake with 2 swans at the far end. All along the track were huge stacks of felled logs, mostly […]
9th August 2023 A perfect day for our longer and more challenging walk, even if it was a bit blowy on top. It was great to have our average age lowered by our younger companions! Christine brought some friends from Longhoughton, including another Madeline. The track took us up past a farm building probably on […]
Eight of us met together at Hauxley in May. The weather was kind and we enjoyed sunshine for our wandering around the Reserve including dropping into some of the hides. We heard that there was a vixen and 2 cubs on one of the islands, but they opted not to show themselves. However we did […]
After both services at St James’s on Sunday 7th May we shared pieces of a wonderful cake made by Marillyn and decorated by Julie – a lovely nod to the Coronation the day before.
On Saturday 15th April 2023 – We held a Toilet Twinning Coffee Morning in the church hall. Despite a small turn out we raised the healthy sum of just over £420 – meeting our Minister, Joan’s challenge. We have now been able to “twin” all seven of our toilets with those in developing countries including…Democratic […]
This is an area that has probably seen more than 2000 years of comings and goings by sea and land. The rocky whinsill outcrop was once the site of an iron age fort, and no doubt used long before that by local tribes. It then became the capital of Northumbria with King Oswald, who brought […]
Our congregation recently made the kind donation of £808.65 to Commitment for Life this year. A letter of thanks and this certificate was received. Our continued generosity towards support for Christian Aid and Global Justice Now was much appreciated. CEO for Christian Aid said – “Ongoing partnerships like this deepen our relationship with those across […]
A group of 10 walkers assembled on a beautiful sunny, crisp morning at the High Buston lane car park. After crossing the A1068 we walked back in the direction of Hipsburn to reach the lane down to Waterside House. We met a visitor to the area, Viv, who asked us for directions, but stayed with […]
The church looked beautiful for Easter Sunday – thanks to the two M’s for all their hard work.
