News, Updates & Magazine

On this page we will keep you informed of significant news, updates, developments and changes at St Mary’s.  

Sunday 19th October at 3pm

The Revd James Laurence William Scott will be licensed as Rector of Whickham and Swalwell at Whickham St Mary by The Rt Revd Sarah Clark, Bishop of Jarrow and 'Acting' Bishop of Durham, with the Venerable Katherine Bagnall in attendance. Refreshments after the service will be served in the centre. Everyone is welcome.

Gateshead West Deanery Confirmation

Confirmation classes for young people (aged 13+years) to explore life, faith and purpose. Classes will be held at 5:30pm on Mondays at St Cuthberts Church, Blaydon. 

Confirmation service will be held on Saturday 18th October at Holy Spirit Church, Crawcrook.

For more information contact Rev Jonny or Rev Donna, details on the poster below.



St. Mary's Weekly News Sheet

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St Mary's Weekly News Sheet - 31st August 2025
31 August 2025.pdf
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St Mary's Weekly News Sheet - 7th September 2025
7 September 2025.pdf
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Whickham Parish Magazine

Please note: St Mary's Summer Fair raised £1,400 and not £14,000 as stated in the July & August magazine.  Thank you.

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Whickham Parish Magazine - July & August 2025
July & August 2025.pdf
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Whickham Parish Magazine - September 2025
Whickham September 25 - 16pp.pdf
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St Mary the Virgin, Church Chare, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne NE16 4SH

Parish Office 0191 488 1553, or 07376172181

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parishoffice@stmaryswhickham.com

Registered Charity Number: 1132270