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Bishop Helen-Ann joined the regular Friday communal lunch at The Seven Bridges Café this afternoon as local organisations, volunteers and community members came together to mark the end of Refugee Week and explore how greater collaboration can benefit communities across Newcastle, particularly refugees and people seeking asylum.
Bishop Helen-Ann was delighted to be invited to speak at the recent conference hosted by English Rural and Action with Communities in Rural England. The event featured a keynote address by HRH The Princess Royal and focused on one of the country’s most overlooked crises – the shortage of affordable housing in rural areas.
A group of clergy from our rural parishes recently met at St. Cuthbert’s, Hebron to pray, learn and eat together.
Bishop Helen-Ann attended the annual National Farmers' Union conference held on Tuesday in Westminster.
Bishop Helen-Ann today led a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of the withdrawal of rural banking services.
On Thursday 12 December, Bishop Helen-Ann spoke in the debate which looks at the impact of recent government proposals on the future of small farms and family businesses.
Over 700 people flocked into Blanchland Abbey on Sunday 24ᵗʰ November to enjoy the second Abbey Alive!
On Monday 11 November, Bishop Helen-Ann responded to the Government's Autumn Budget during a debate in the House of Lords, addressing the impact on child poverty, farming and connectivity. Full speech included.
All Saints Church in Muggleswick, like many historic rural churches is running at a loss but the dedicated tea at All Saints have decided to invest in their building. With help from the National Churches Trust, they hope to see the church remain open for worship while also becoming a destination for camping.
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