Coffee and light refreshments are serviced in our Jubilee Hall every Friday from 10am onwards. A lovely opportunity to come together to chat with old friends and make new ones. Everyone is welcome and also a chance to find out what activities and events are taking place during the coming weeks and months.

The Newcastle 80th Brownies meet each Monday from 6-7:30pm at the Holy Cross Church Parish Hall. The group is open for girls aged between 7&10 Years Old. The Brownies have a variety of different social activities following the Girl Guiding Program, working for badges and learning new skills There are outings and plenty of fun to be had. It is a sure way or making new friends within the community. Come along and see. To register, click on the more information box below this will take you to the online Girl Guiding website

The group Double LL's provides a social evening for adults to meet together in Leisure and Learn the meaning of friendship.
We have a varied program of events throughout the year and meet regularly on the Second Wednesday of each month, except August, in the Jubilee Hall. A speaker is booked and then we enjoy tea, biscuits and conversation. The evening starts at 7.00pm and ends around 8.30-8.45pm depending on how long people chat. All are welcome to come along and enjoy an evening out. If you require more information, please email the parish secretary, who will forward the request to the relevant people

Social Agenda for the coming Months.
October 8th it is The Award Winning Food Bank garden by Jane Wanless
November 12th is A Shoe String called Chile with Kath and Harry Gilbert.
December 10th is our Christmas Party, with quiz and games.

Over the weekend of 11th & 12th October we will be celebrating the festival of Harvest. We will be holding a coffee morning on the 11th October in our Jubilee Hall from 1030-1230, with a chance to join in fellowship, a catch up with friends or just a time out for a couple of hours over a good book. We will have a selection of home grown and harvest themed baked threats along with a chance to win a harvest raffle followed by a Harvest takeaway lunch, if you so wish. All Welcome.

12th October 2025 we will celebrating at our Harvest Eucharist as we join in the breaking of the bread as a church family and we continue to share our support in supporting our local charities and those in need during this time of Harvest in our Church. Please come and join us during this time !

We are part of an international and inclusive network of 4 million members across the Anglican Communion in 90 countries, serving Christ in our communities through prayer, financial support and actively engaging in programmes that meet local needs.Mothers Union was founded in 1876 and Newcastle Diocese was one of the first in the world to embrace MU as part of its mission and ministry to families in local communities.
Holy Nativity MU branch supports a number of local projects including AFIA (Away From It All) holidays for families in need, local refuges and People’s Kitchen.

Members meet on the first Monday of each month at 2pm in the Jubilee Hall. There is often a visiting speaker and refreshments served. You are welcome to attend these meetings if you are wondering about becoming a member.

Membership is open to all.
For more information about Mothers’ Union:
Holy Cross Branch Secretary: Barbara Bailes: [email protected]
www.mothersunion.org (the national website)
or www.munewcastle.org.uk (our Diocesan MU site)