Remembrance Sunday 2020

Because of Covid-19, this year the customary Remembrance Sunday Service around the village war memorial had to be cancelled.
However, we did not want the day to go unmarked and so we commissioned these two posters - designed by our Minister, the Rev Graham Cutler - to go on our noticeboard overlooking the memorial.
The military cemetery, on the second poster, is at Bayeux, in Normandy. Graham and his wife, Jude, and their children visited the cemetery to pay their respects at the grave of Jude's great-uncle, William, who was killed in the fighting shortly after the D-Day landing
However, we did not want the day to go unmarked and so we commissioned these two posters - designed by our Minister, the Rev Graham Cutler - to go on our noticeboard overlooking the memorial.
The military cemetery, on the second poster, is at Bayeux, in Normandy. Graham and his wife, Jude, and their children visited the cemetery to pay their respects at the grave of Jude's great-uncle, William, who was killed in the fighting shortly after the D-Day landing
Graham, with the posters in place.

Advent poster competition: Children around the village worked hard on our Advent poster competition. To see the winning entries click here.
He did it!

In the summer of 2020 the Rev John Howard walked the 268 miles of the Pennine Way, in a little under three weeks - and raised more than £2,000 for the Methodist-based charity Action for Children.
"I walked the Pennine way in sections when I was in my late twenties but I have always wanted to walk it end to end," said John. "As I looked at what was and was not possible during this autumn, it seemed that this was something that I could do, it would raise money for Action for Children and fulfil an ambition at a time when many other activities were impossible."
"I walked the Pennine way in sections when I was in my late twenties but I have always wanted to walk it end to end," said John. "As I looked at what was and was not possible during this autumn, it seemed that this was something that I could do, it would raise money for Action for Children and fulfil an ambition at a time when many other activities were impossible."
A grand day out!

On Saturday 13th July, 2019, a group of ministers and Local Preachers from Darlington and Barnard Castle and Teesdale Circuits enjoyed an Away Day at The Pathway, Middleton-in-Teesdale.
After a time of worship and sharing, work was done on developing peer review for preachers in the two circuits. Following lunch, Communion was shared then some intrepid explorers travelled to Bowlees and walked to Gibson's Cave and Summerhill Waterfall (see photo).
On the way they wandered around the old quarry and discovered how to identify spotted, scented and butterfly orchids and various other wild flowers thanks to Jenny’s botanical knowledge.
Photo shows: Simon, Ian, Peter and Jennie, Bev, Jenny, Lorne, Alan. Others who attended but are not on photo- Solomon, Philip, Brian, Margaret, Sheila.
After a time of worship and sharing, work was done on developing peer review for preachers in the two circuits. Following lunch, Communion was shared then some intrepid explorers travelled to Bowlees and walked to Gibson's Cave and Summerhill Waterfall (see photo).
On the way they wandered around the old quarry and discovered how to identify spotted, scented and butterfly orchids and various other wild flowers thanks to Jenny’s botanical knowledge.
Photo shows: Simon, Ian, Peter and Jennie, Bev, Jenny, Lorne, Alan. Others who attended but are not on photo- Solomon, Philip, Brian, Margaret, Sheila.
Splat bows out

In June 2019, Splat brought all his friends to his final service at The Pathway before moving to Castle Eden Circuit’
So there’s
Heather & Spot; Bev & Splat; Jennie & JoJo; Debby & Fluffy; George & Baarbara; Kathy & Tango; Jenny Blackie; (Front) Debbie & Quack; Mary & Bow.
So there’s
Heather & Spot; Bev & Splat; Jennie & JoJo; Debby & Fluffy; George & Baarbara; Kathy & Tango; Jenny Blackie; (Front) Debbie & Quack; Mary & Bow.
2018
Christmas Day
Set up and ready for 48 guests to enjoy a Christmas lunch together.
Village Christmas
Food bank, 4th Dec, making up Hampers
Pumpkin Party
following the Patch the Pumpkin Storytime. Enjoyed this year by 22 children plus adults
following the Patch the Pumpkin Storytime. Enjoyed this year by 22 children plus adults
2017
Christmas Day
Village Christmas
November: Local support in preparations for Christmas Lunch.
Pumpkin Party (October)
Enjoyed by 18 children plus adults,
Jester Jim & Hazy Daisy "Holy Fools" visit 15-21st May.
Circus training for children and Gala Performance - 20th May
2016
Village Christmas
Christmas Eve at the Co-op Christmas Day at the The Pathway
Middleton Co-op donating food
Christmas Craft Fair & Art Exhibition 3rd December
Garden Party at Snaisgill
Our first visitors, who are from the Penrith area, enjoy an afternoon tea as part of their day out "mystery tour". 18th May.
Sunday 10th April and our opening service.
Please "click here" for the press article reproduced courtesy of the Northern Echo
Please "click here" for the press article reproduced courtesy of the Northern Echo