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Bishop Helen-Ann joins conversation on affordable rural housing

First published on: 9th May 2025

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.

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Rural Study Day 2025

First published on: 2nd April 2025

A group of clergy from our rural parishes recently met at St. Cuthbert’s, Hebron to pray, learn and eat together.

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Bishop Helen-Ann attends the National Farmers' Union conference

First published on: 27th February 2025

Bishop Helen-Ann attended the annual National Farmers' Union conference held on Tuesday in Westminster.

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Bishop Helen-Ann calls for the protection of rural banking services

First published on: 13th February 2025

Bishop Helen-Ann today led a debate in the House of Lords on the impact of the withdrawal of rural banking services.

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Bishop Helen-Ann supports farming communities with House of Lords speech

First published on: 12th December 2024

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.

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Blanchland Abbey comes alive!

First published on: 9th December 2024

Over 700 people flocked into Blanchland Abbey on Sunday 24ᵗʰ November to enjoy the second Abbey Alive!

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Bishop Helen-Ann responds to Autumn Budget

First published on: 12th November 2024

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.

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The ‘rural survivor’ church in County Durham that’s about to see its future turn

First published on: 30th August 2024

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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