Benwell MU hosted an informal afternoon with Bingo, board games, information about MU, bring and share lunch and friendship. We had 24 people attend and raised £100 for MU causes. Most importantly, it was really super easy to organise and we had a lovely afternoon spending time together.
Alnwick Deanery
Alnwick Deanery held a Mary Sumner Day Service in Lesbury Church. MU members from 5 local branches were joined by a member from Leeds who was on holiday in the area!!
Alnwick Deanery Tea by the Sea
Tea by the Sea was held in Amble on August 20th. This year rain did bring us inside but nearly 30 member and friends joined us including members from 4 branches, President Margy and VP Ann Marr.
Christchurch MU North Shields
3 new members were enrolled into Christchurch MU at a special service to celebrate Mary Sumner Day. The photo shows Susan Ogden, branch contact, with new members Brenda Graham, May Meilleur, Margaret Walker and Rev’d Dorothy Robinson, team vicar and past Diocesan President who took the service.
Venerable Bede MU
Venerable Bede branch had an open afternoon and members and guests brought a food contribution which was enjoyed by all. A fun game of Bingo followed and cards and domino's on the tables too. £83.50 raised for MU
Well done friends 👏
High Heaton St Francis MU
St Francis’ MU held a service on Mary Sumner Day. The service was led by the curate, Rev. Yvette Daniel’s who wore the MU vestments and used the MU vessels. On the photo is Jenny Trotter, Maureen Webster and Elizabeth Brown.
Tynemouth Holy Saviours MU
On August 9th members held a short service to celebrate Mary Sumner. This was followed by an afternoon tea in the church grounds in the sunshine. There were the usual stalls and Linda Benneworth gave a very short description of which projects are currently being supported.
Newsham St Bede's
Myra Turner was commissioned as Branch Leader by their vicar Rev Ian Flintoff