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Left-CLICK HERE for IMPORTANT Safeguarding Information for the churches of the North Tyne and Redesdale Benefice
Link to Diocese of Newcastle Safeguarding
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Webmaster: rev.virden@gmail.com
Updated 18 October 2026
Parishes in the Bellingham Deanery within the Diocese of Newcastle upon Tyne: Bellingham; Corsenside; Elsdon, Falstone with Greystead and Thorneyburn; Horsley with Byrness; and Otterburn
The Revd Dr Claire Maxim resigned as Rector of the Benefice on 1st September 2026.
During the current 'Vacancy' a normal pattern of services in the six parishes of the Benefice continues thanks to other priests and lay ministers
If you know of someone who would benefit from a Pastoral visit, or a phone call, or would like to receive home Communion, please do contact the Area Dean of the Bellingham Deanery ++++ Link for contact details: The Revd Canon Sarah Lunn