Monthly Archives: May 2012

Benwell – St James

Posted on May 26, 2012 by northernvicar

Newcastle West is a funny Deanery. For those of you not versed in Anglican structures, a Diocese is divided into Archdeaconries,  then into Deaneries, then into Benefices, then into individual parishes. So, for example, Matfen, Ryal and Stamfordham are one … Continue reading →

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Felton – St Michael and All Angels

Posted on May 25, 2012 by northernvicar

Having dropped Julie at work, Elaine and I drove to Cragside – stopping to photograph these bluebells just north of Netherwitton. Then the tulips and rhododendrons of Cragside itself – to say nothing of a good National Trust scone. We … Continue reading →

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Holystone – Lady’s Well

Posted on May 4, 2012 by northernvicar

My beloved wife is complaining. She receives an email every time I update this blog – and she has had six updates already today. I promise this is the last one today. I was going to spend a day off … Continue reading →

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