May 2024 Events
St Bart's MU visited Howick Hall
Following on from an inspirational talk by Helen Cooper about the Howick Kneelers at our March meeting, we organised a visit to Howick in May to see the kneelers. What a wonderful day we had. Not only did we see the kneelers in all their glory, but Helen and Avril told us about the significance of individual kneelers and why those images had been chosen. For example, in 1914 Howick Hall was the first stately home in the North East to be used as a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers, depicted here in one of the kneelers. We also heard about the rescue of French fishermen, again remembered on a kneeler. We all had a lovely lunch in the cafe, followed by a relaxing walk around the gardens. A great day out! if you haven't visited Howick, we would definitely recommend it. You will be made most welcome. | |||
Monkseaton MU Celebrate 100 years | |
Wonderful afternoon celebrating 100 years of the St Peter's branch of the Mothers' Union, with a joyful service and then marvellous tea, joined by MU members from across the deanery, and by the Diocesan President, Margy Tasker-Brown. | |