There's something for everyone - a fun dog show, children's activities, hide-and-seek treasure trail and a book sale in the church, BBQ on the village green near the pub, tea & cakes in the village hall, local crafts, Battle of Otterburn wargame, vintage tractors, and opportunities to show your skills at traditional sports such as archery, hoopla and the coconut shy.All proceeds go to community projects, including the upkeep of St Cuthbert's Church. Come on, give it a go!
The pilgrimage walk takes place every year in Holy Week (the week before Easter). The pilgrims walk from Carlisle to Lindisfarne and cross our area on Tuesday 31st March 2026 as they walk from Wark to West Woodburn (lunch at Corsenside village hall) and then on to Elsdon (dinner and accommodation in Elsdon village hall). This will be the 50th Anniversary of our first year walking making this a great year to come join us in our additional prayers and celebrations.If you would like to walk with the pilgrims for some or all of the way, please contact Helen Howie on 07791 539706 for details. Assistance with the lunchtime refreshments in Corsenside village hall would be much appreciated - please contact Diana in Corsenside if you can help.Or join the pilgrims crossing the tidal sands to Lindisfarne on Good Friday 3rd April as the walk culminates in worship on Holy Island.Full details are at http://northerncross.co.uk or lookup 'Northern Cross' on Facebook.
Professional vocal consort Vox Populi present their new programme in a beautiful and uplifting celebration of nature in song. Featuring well-loved classics and rarely performed works, there will be something for everyone in this reflective and hopeful concert in Elsdon church. Booking is FREE! All welcome, with refreshments afterwards. Info: Jo Scott 01830 520 065 or www.voxpopulisingers.co.uk