Although some of us had done this walk before it is still a lovely one. As it was holiday time, we had all the Cartwright family which was a bonus, as well as others here on holiday, so we were 16 in all! The regular advance parties were already there when we arrived, finishing their […]
Christian Aid Week 2022 We had a successful Christian Aid week in Alnwick once again this year with much support across all the churches in the town. Envelope donations, stalls, services, coffee mornings and lunches all raised a large sum of money for this years appeal. Overall we raised over £2600. Thanks to everyone for […]
Services Maundy Thursday – There will be a joint service on Thursday 14th April, 7:30pm. at Warkworth URC This will be the Tenebrae, the service of shadows. Good Friday – Act of Witness- This will take place in Alnwick Market Place at 12 noon, arranged by Christians Together in Alnwick. We will gather by a […]
2ND ALNWICK (ST JAMES’S) GUIDES AND BROWNIES The Guides and Brownies invited Madeline to join them for an International Evening in February. However, due to very strong forecast winds, this was postponed to March. Madeline duly turned up and was in for a wonderful surprise! Brownies and Guides had gathered to make a presentation and […]
We had an amazing turn out and were 16 in total! A problem resulted in that Circa Café in Amble had other bookings so could only seat 10 of us. Fortunately, everyone was very understanding and it all resolved itself! Our walk took us round the lake, with the majority of the group opting for […]
Twelve of us met at the layby near Denwick Bridge and headed off towards Peter’s Mill. The Cycle Track was new to some of the group, while the number of houses being built was rather depressing. It was good to see that Lough House, where the Tears lived, was being renovated. After crossing the Aln we walked up through the beech […]
Christian’s Together in Alnwick will be holding light lunches of soup, roll and cheese each Thursday in Lent, St James’s Church Hall at 12noon. We look forward to welcoming everyone for a time of fellowship and food. Money raised will go to Christian Aid and Cafod. Next one is on Thursday 31st March at […]
Stories From Our Journey – St James’s History from 1968 to the Present By Alasdair Pratt 82 pages of easy reading, memories and stories. Professionally printed, colour pictures throughout. Just £ 7.50 a copy. Where possible, copies will be distributed by hand otherwise a P&P charge of £2 will be added. Cash or cheques accepted […]
26th November Little did we know this would coincide with STORM ARWEN! We’d just finished cooking the Pizzas when the power went off, and the emergency lighting came on. One way of finding out it works! A fun time making mats with Hama Beads, then hot chocolate and biscuits before heading for sleeping bags and […]
Saturday 4th December Almost 70 Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from Alnwick, Shilbottle, Felton, Longframlington and west to beyond Rothbury and Thropton, all had a happy afternoon making Christmas Crafts to take home. Lots and lots of disinfecting hands and mask wearing by the older ones and adults. St James’s Hall was a perfect venue.
