Northumberland communities - Berwick

Archbishop of York in visit to northern parishes

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:13:07 +0000

Music greeted the Archbishop of York as he travelled to some of the northernmost parishes in England yesterday.

The Most Reverend Dr John Sentamu called at Kirkharle, Wooler and Berwick as part of a two-day visit to the Church of England's Newcastle Dioceses organised by the Bishop of Newcastle Martin Wharton.

The archbishop saw regeneration work at Kirkharle Courtyard near Ponteland and went on to Wooler, calling at the Cheviot Centre where he was greeted by teenagers from a local school playing steel drums.

Berwick church dates announced for unity week

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:20:15 +0000

Churches in Northumberland have released dates for services to pray for unity across the world as congregations in Berwick and District come together for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010.

This year, global organisers asked Scotland to host the week to mark the centenary of the first world mission conference that met in Edinburgh.

In Berwick and the surrounding area, there will be worship and fellowship over refreshments, and everyone is invited to join in.

Choir to play at Norham church

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:26:11 +0000

A choir is performing two concerts in Northumberland this month.

Cappella Novocastriensis will play at St Cuthbert's Church, Norham, on June 13 from 8pm and at Holy Cross Church, Haltwhistle, on June 14 from 8pm. Tickets are available from Windows music store in Newcastle, at the door, or on the internet at www.wegottickets.com online.

Brazilian spiritual leader to visit Holy Island

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:02:00 +0000

A spiritual leader from the Brazilian Amazon is the special guest at an annual pilgrimage to Holy Island in Northumberland later this month.

The pilgrimage on Saturday, June 13 has been organised by CAFOD, the development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Davi Kopenawa Yanomami has been dubbed 'the Dalai Lama of the Rainforest' after 20 years of international campaigning to secure Yanomami land rights and protect the rainforest from logging and mining operations.

Pilgrimage to Holy Island to be held

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:46:43 +0000

A pilgrimage to Holy Island and Bamburgh will take place this summer.

The trip will be led by Anglican priest Rev Rob Marshall and takes place on July 16. For more details, telephone 01482 662721.

Picture gallery: Good Friday Holy Island pilgrims

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:43:00 +0000

Pilgrims walking along the beach to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne on Good Friday.

Show off your bonnet and roll an egg

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:56:30 +0000

A Spittal church is hosting an egg-orientated day when visitors can show off their colourful bonnets.

The Easter Festival takes place at St John's, Spittal, at the end of Easter Week on Saturday April 18, between 11am and 1pm.

Easter service schedule in and around Berwick

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:29:25 +0000

Churches Together in Berwick-Upon-Tweed and District has released the programme of Holy Week and Easter services for this year.

CHURCHES TOGETHER SERVICES:
Good Friday, April 10 -- 11.15am 'Cross of Witness', Guildhall Steps
Easter Sunday, April 12 -- 6am Sunrise Service, Meg's Mount. Breakfast at Walkergate Methodist
-- 8.00am Sunrise Service, Spittal Point. Breakfast at Berwick URC, Spittal

BERWICK PARISH CHURCH (HOLY TRINITY AND ST MARY), The Parade:
Maundy Thursday, April 9 -- 10am Holy Communion
-- 7pm Holy Communion 'Stripping the Altar'
Good Friday, April 10 -- 10am Children's Service with Hot Cross Buns
-- 12-3pm '3 Hours by the Cross' Choral (2-3pm 'Cross of Christ')
Easter Day - Sunday April 12 -- 8.30am Holy Communion
-- 10am Family Communion
-- 6pm Choral Evensong

Versatile vicar is guest at Berwick march

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:09:21 +0000

Crowds lined the streets of a Northumberland town yesterday to witness a 'local' regiment exercising its freedom rights.

Around 100 troops from the Coldstream Guards marched through the streets of Berwick in full black bearskin cap regalia, with band playing, colours flying and bayonets fixed.

The guardsmen from number seven company, based in Woolwich, left the barracks in Berwick town centre and marched past the crowds on Walkergate and Marygate.

Calls to honour life of St Cuthbert

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:49:44 +0000

Today marks a special day on the North East calendar as we celebrate the life of the patron saint of Northumberland, St Cuthbert.

Often regarded as the most popular saint of medieval times and one of the most important, March 20 sees people celebrate the anniversary of the death of the region's own patron saint.

Pilgrims make their way across the causeway to Holy Island on Good Friday, 2006

Born in 634 AD, Cuthbert was born in the Lammermuir Region where he grew to work as a young shepherd.

Dates for your diary at St John's Church Spittal

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:47:40 +0000

Two events are coming up in the church calendar and all are welcome.

The first is a talk about a charity project, where Professor Joy Palmer will give an update on Project Sri Lanka. It takes place on Wednesday, March 25 at 2.30pm, at St John's Church, Spittal, Berwick.

The second, also at St John's, Spittal, is a Passion Sunday Songs of Praise, held by the Joint Parish Churches of Tweedmouth, Spittal and Scremerston. It takes place on Sunday, March 29 at 6pm.

Refreshments will be available after both events.

Choral evening in Spittal

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:10:19 +0000

An enjoyable evening's entertainment is coming up at the end of the month.

Berwick United Reformed Church in Spittal, formerly St Paul's, will be hosting an evening of choral music.

The night, entitled 'An Evening of Entertainment' will feature the Wooler Choral Society.

It takes place on Friday, March 27, and begins at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3.50 and are available either in advance or on the door.

Berwick Lent talks

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:48:38 +0000

An interesting array of talks giving 'Thoughts on the Environment' are on offer in Berwick at lunchtimes throughout lent.

Berwick United Reformed and Methodist churches are holding the 2009 Lent Lunches at Spittal.

On Wednesday February 25 Rev Rowena Francis (Moderator URC Northern Synod) will speak on 'Fight, Flight or a Third Way; Reconciliation and Christ'.

Holy Island classes bring glad tidings

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:05:32 +0000

Given that they are taught in different locations depending on the tide, it's no surprise that the children of Holy Island are so flexible when it comes to learning the curriculum.

Holy Island and nearby Lowick and Ellingham First Schools operate in a federation, meaning that the Lowick site provides schooling for the eight youngsters from Holy Island when the causeway is clear.

Children at Lowick School on the mainland

Lessons take place on the island when the times of the tide stop the children crossing to the mainland.

£100,000 raised for Berwick church

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 10:38:47 +0000

An appeal fund for the restoration of the 150-year-old organ in the parish church at Berwick has now topped the £100,000 mark.

The fund was launched just over a year ago and has a target of £155,000 and the vicar, Canon Alan Hughes, has appealed to residents in the town and surrounding area to support the appeal.

The restoration work will include the provision of extra pipes which will allow fanfares to be played on special occasions.