A COUNTY service of thanksgiving and commemoration for Queen Elizabeth II is being held at Hexham Abbey this weekend.
The service will take place on Sunday (September 18) at 6pm. Doors will be open from 5.15pm.
The service will last an hour.
The Rector of Hexham Abbey and Chaplain to the King, The Reverend David Glover said: “Everyone is warmly welcome to the service. There will be thanksgiving for all The Queen has done, we will celebrate her life, support each other in sadness, and commend The Queen into God’s care.”
Councillor Trevor Cessford, Civic Head of Northumberland County Council, added: “Along with the whole country, we were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
"She will be forever remembered for her devotion to this country and the Hexham service gives us all an opportunity to give thanks and commemorate everything Queen Elizabeth II did for our nation.”
Those unable to attend can also watch a livestream of the service available here.
Prudhoe Parish Church is also holding a service of commemoration on Sunday at 6pm. A beacon will then be lit at Eastwoods Park before a minute's silence at 8pm.
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