A bit of fresh air. The view from the terrace #dutyweek Church of England in Parliament Newcastle Diocese (CofE) it has been noted that the plants on the terrace do resemble a former Prime Minister 🤔

🏃As they have been since the pandemic, this year's local election results will be a marathon not a sprint 🏃

A public service announcement for politics nerds in today's Northern Agenda newsletter:

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Big news for UK athletics as Great Run joins with London Marathon and sport's governing body in bid to take sport forward chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-eas…

Big news breaking in Northumberland

📢We are reporting our busiest 12 month period in our 11 year history.

🛒Between 31st March 2023 - 1st April 2024, over 337 tonnes of food were used to distribute a total of 25,570 parcels.

Read more here👉tinyurl.com/NFBBYOR

Learn how you can help here 👇…

While on duty I’m based in the Bishops Robing Room. It’s a good space to gather in and prepare for the afternoon and evening ahead House of Lords Church of England in Parliament 🙏 Newcastle Diocese (CofE)

It’s a sunny day in Westminster! Now heading into the Lords. As duty bishop House of Lords Church of England in Parliament, I lead prayers each day at the start of business Newcastle Diocese (CofE) 🙏

Erm, it’s #stottie Big River Bakery 🙏🥳

Really pleased to finally see Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms at Tate #tatemodern a powerful and playful space!

This week Bishop of Newcastle is on duty in the House of Lords. She will be reading prayers in the Chamber to begin each sitting day, and will take part in the business of the House.

Duty week in House of Lords starting off with an early run round St James’ Park! Lots of runners, and prep happening for the London Marathon this weekend. Best wishes to all running esp James Parkes! 🙏🏃‍♀️Newcastle Diocese (CofE)

Congratulations Newcastle United Women brilliant achievement! #NUFUWomen @NUFC ⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️🥳🥇

Wonderful to take a Confirmation service at the Venerable Bede in Benwell and Scotswood Team Parish Newcastle Diocese (CofE) this morning, with worship in Farsi and English. Grateful for the hospitality and welcome and much prayer for those confirmed today 🙏🏽🥳

Toon Toon 🖤🤍⚽️

⚫️⚪️⚫️⚪️⚽️😍 #howaythelads 👏🙏

Huge thanks to Sargeant Paul Lewins and colleagues Northumbria Police for a fascinating window into Newcastle’s nighttime economy. A fairly lively Friday night in the Toon! Thank you to the emergency services for all they do to keep people safe CCVanessa Jardine Newcastle Diocese (CofE) 🙏🚔

Wishing Dr Catherine Pryer well as she takes up office as His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Northumberland. And thanks to the retiring LL, the Duchess of Northumberland, for her long service in this role.
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Greatly saddened to hear about Sadie’s death today. Here she is with me just a few weeks ago asking me how I was doing after helping at the Holy Cross Fenham pie and peas supper. At 99, an inspiring and deeply compassionate disciple. I’m glad I met her Newcastle Diocese (CofE) 🙏

For our final look back at #LordSpeakersCorner , did you know that Lord McFall of Alcluith has spoken to:

🟥 Floella Benjamin about overcoming discrimination, celebrating the 75thanniversary of the arrival of the #Windrush Generation and campaigning for children’s rights.

Bishop Helen-Ann Bishop of Newcastle has accepted an invitation to become a patron of Newcastle Foodbank – describing the appointment as “a great honour indeed.” Read full story 👉 bit.ly/3JhDoam