Morgan and Finlay Lindsay are aged 11 and 8. Morgan the eldest has always been touched by comic relief and asked if he could help to raise money for the poor and more vulnerable people. It was then he heard about doing a 6 mile run in Gateshead on the 21st march. Finlay who is his younger brother wanted to help too so is doing the 1 mile run. Both boys have now started training and getting ready for the day. They would very much like to raise as much money as possible for a worthy cause. Please can anyone email Miriam with any donations. As much or as little as they can afford.
News from Belford, Northumberland
A big thank from Darren to everyone in the village who has made him feel so very welcome since he took over the Newsagents shop.
He has broadened the stock avaibale in the shop and now sells bread, rolls, pies and has a microvave you can use.
Eric and Roy from BEST held a workshop with the whole school at St Mary's with the pupils designing posters showing how they are working to save energy and showcasing their many good ideas on the subject.
Audrey gets distracted by more peolpe arriving for the children's party held at the Ferguson Hall to celebrate Christian Unity Week! The event was held jointly by both St Mary's, St Hildas and The Erskine URC.
John opened the event with Stuart Otley providing the games whilst ladies of both churches, from left to right Sylvia, Margi and Kathleen, were ably co-ordinated producing the party food and refreshments by Audrey.
St Mary's C of E Middle School now has a fledgling PTA/Friends of St Mary’s group dedicated to fundraising and improving the life of the school. Headteacher Lynne Brookes said "We are asking the children to name the group and we would be delighted if anyone wants to join us or support our efforts in any way. We already have events planned to raise funds and encourage parental involvement in the school in the near future," Our picture shows Lynne seated centre with other members toasting the success of the group with mulled wine to ward off the cold of the recent snow. Phone 213361 if you would like to help in anyway.
