Saturday 17th May 2025/ Sunday 18th May 2025
Class Act Murder Mystery
Indeed it was a Class Act!!!
The Over the Wall Players superbly performed the murder mystery play 'Class Act' this weekend in venues packed to capacity, Greenhead and Bardon Mill Village Halls respectively. A new addition to the group is the sound technician, Mr Malcolm Barnes.
The drama began with the appointment of a new bursar (Adrian Storrie) at the school, who rocks the steady and somewhat colourful lives of the staff.
The subsequent death of the bursar from poisoning puts all staff under nvestigation.
Who is the culprit? Is it the PE teacher, could it be the headmistress, the science teacher, the lab technician or another member of staff? All could have a motive.
Following a very nice supper the audience had the opportunity to question the suspects and make their decision as to who is the culprit. Difficult! They all, in many different ways, could have had their own motive.
The evening included a raffle, a quiz, and a prize was awarded for the best dressed in the theme of the play. ( the best schoolboy prize was awarded to the Reverend Keith Teasdale)
This was a very enjoyable event. Thank you to all the Over the Wall players and to all those who worked so hard to make this such a successful event.
ADDENDUM
Adrian handed over a donation of £200 to Beltingham with Henshaw PCC at the meeting on 22nd May 2025. Many thanks, this is greatly appreciated.
Our Easter Sunday Service today was led by Reverend Keith Teasdale. In his sermon, Keith spoke about how Easter was a time of hope for the future and about the miracle of new life. The congregation enjoyed singing many well- known Easter hymns, accompanied on the organ by Nigel Clayburn. After the service, most people gathered together for coffee and everyone was given a little chocolate egg to take home.
Saturday 29th March 2025
The members of the Mothers' Union organised a coffee morning, held in Bardon Mill Village Hall to celebrate Mothering Sunday.
As well as tea/coffee with a very nice selection of cakes and bsicuits there was a tombola stall, raffle and cake stall.
The event raised £463 which will support some of the many good causes the Mothers' Union contribute to.
Thanks to the Committee Members and to all those who worked so hard for the success of this event.
Hexham Abbey
Tuesday 25th February 2025
On Tuesday February 25th in Hexham Abbey, Reverend Canon Steve Wright was commissioned as Area Dean.
A Holy Communion Service led by Rev'd David Glover was attended by many parishioners from churches within the Hexham Deanery. Steve was commissioned by The Venerable Catherine Sourbut Groves, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne.
We wish Steve every success in his new and additional role.
A Village Festival of Lessons and Carols was held this morning at All Hallows Church, Henshaw.
There was a good congregation despite the cold and windy weather..
The service was led by Reverend Canon Steve Wright and the lessons were read by members of the congregation.
The congregation joined in singing well-known carols including "Once in Royal David's City", "Unto us a Boy is Born"" and "O Come All Ye Faithful"
A special additional feature of the service was the two carols sung by Reverend Canon Steve Wright and Mrs Hilda Rowlands, Love came down at Christmas and Like a candle flame. Their voices blended beautifully.
Afterwards, everyone was invited into the 'Church Room' for refreshments and fellowship. A welcoming hot apple drink was served as well as tea/coffee with mince pies and Sheila's lovely shortbread bicuits.