September around the Diocese

St Bede's Newsham

St Bede's Newsham enjoyed a talk by Past President, Canon Helen Brunton who spoke about her time in MU.	Myra Turner, Branch Leader (R) presented Canon Helen with flowers.

St James Shilbotttle

On September 14th and 15th a Memorial Flower Festival was held in St. James's Church Shilbottle.
in memory of Lillian Hume, who died in Febuary aged 96. Lilian was a longstanding MU member and Branch Leader and had been the organist at the church for over 70 years!
The theme for the flower arrangements was Lilian's love of music. She was also an amazing stitcher and overall crafter. The altar cloth has been put together using panels (of a tiny fraction) of some of her embroidery work.
The MU banner came from Austrailia because when she first joined there wasn't one. Lillian had connection and sent for it. Unfortunately her sisters can't remember the full details. £2,800 was raised.

Lillian's badges are pictured below.

Following on from 'Something Wonderful' -and our New Project- See More


In a response to the ‘Something Wonderful’ project, some MU members from Holy Nativity and West Deanery delivered some donated art materials to the Art Club in Benwell. They were welcomed with enthusiasm. The group, together with Petra, the artist in residence, were amazing and they were all very appreciative of the gifts.