A village is uniting to raise funds for much-needed church renovations.
St James Church in Riding Mill is nearing 150 years old and requires updates to improve accessibility for elderly and disabled visitors, including upgrades to the kitchen and toilets.
Events begin on Friday, June 19, with a performance by the Hexham Brass Band at the church.
On Saturday, the village hall will host an arts and crafts exhibition featuring artwork from children and amateur artists.
The day will conclude with a wine tasting event.
Sunday morning’s church service will involve the Bishop of Newcastle and Hexham MP Joe Morris, followed by a festive lunch.
Hundreds of raffle tickets have already been sold, with the Bishop drawing the first winning ticket.
The village, local businesses and pubs have all contributed prizes.
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