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Parish News and Announcements  

The Parish of the Durham Martyrs and its Youth Group and Children’s Liturgy  recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all children and young people. In accordance with our child protection policy we will not permit photographs, video or other images of children and young people to be taken without the consent of the parents/ carer and children.


During Youth group or Children’s Liturgy activities, we might take photos and videos of your child(ren) 

We’d like to use these images and videos for:

  • The Parish of the Durham Martyrs website, weekly bulletin and social media.

  • Posters, leaflets, or other materials to promote Youth Group or Children’s Liturgy events.

  • Local or national news stories about Youth Group or Children’s Liturgy activities (such as the Northern Cross).


These photos and videos will only be used to share news about Youth Group events or to encourage others to get involved in the future. We will never name your child alongside their photo, and you can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing  durhammartyrsparishyouthgroup@gmail.com or Parish webmaster Leanne Heseltine Leanne.Heseltine@diocesehn.org.uk


Please complete the following form to indicate your consent and return it to durhammartyrsparishyouthgroup@gmail.com :



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Here are a few photos from youth group tonight. We met at Moorhouse for games and a campfire, where we toasted hotdogs and then marshmallows to make smores.



 

There are still some spaces available on our parish retreat on Friday 27th Feb - Sunday 1st March 2026 at Castlerigg Manor, Keswick, CA12 4AR


The cost of the retreat is £130 per person. This includes all meals, accommodation and some light snacks throughout the weekend. Transport is not included. 


The theme of the retreat is Storytelling. We will be exploring the great stories in the Bible, our own personal stories and the collective stories we share as a community. There will be opportunities for group discussion, personal reflection and exploration of the local area.  


Payment for the retreat can be made in full (£130) or in two instalments of £65. Payment plans are available.


Payment can be made to the following account:

Katie Flood

04-00-03

86557453

Monzo Account 


When completing a payment please use the reference NameKeswick26. 

Single/en suite rooms cannot be guaranteed due to limited availability but we make every effort to provide suitable alternatives where needed. 


For more details or if you have any questions, contact Katie on 07807 935066.


To book your place, please fill in the form asap:

 
About Us 

The parish of the Durham Martyrs incorporates the Catholic churches of Our Lady of Mercy and St Godric, St Bede and St Joseph (Gilesgate) in Durham City. We are part of the Finchale Partnership and based within the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.

Addressess

St. Bede,

St Godric's RC Primary School,

Carrhouse Drive,

Durham

DH1 5LZ 

Our Lady of Mercy

and St Godric

Castle Chare
Durham
DH1 4RA

St Joseph

Mill Lane
Durham
DH1 2JG

Contact 

Marjorie, the Parish Secretary's working hours are 8:30am -4:00pm Tues - Fri. If you email outside these hours you will receive a response when Marjorie is back in the office. 

07483 369 561

​durham.martyrs@diocesehn.org.uk

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