Information for the Media

Press information for the 2010 pilgrimage
Members of the media and press are welcome to use the news release and photo opportunities information linked below for background on Northern Cross.

News release about the 2010 pilgrimage >>
Photo opportunities during the 2010 pilgrimage >>
Timings for the Good Friday crossing to Holy Island >>

This year's NorthernCross Easter Pilgrimage has now ended. It took place between 27 March - 4 April 2010. Over 60 walkers reached Holy Island/ Lindisfarne and celebrated Easter there with the island community.

Ruth Wallace was elected to be Overall Coordinator of Northern Cross 2011. She succeeds Therese Bennett, who co-ordinated the 2010 pilgrimage. For more information about Northern Cross please contact us here. In the meantime, you can download our Leaflet (PDF, 341kb) and Poster (A4, PDF, 961kb).

Our press & media appearances so far in 2010:

The Times [5 June 2010] Faith Register section [PDF here shortly].
The Seattle Times: Pacific Northwest [5 April 2010] see PDF, 93 kb.
The Tablet [Easter issue, 4 April 2010] see PDF, 935 kb.
The Guardian [3 April 2010] [ PDF here shortly].
The Scotsman - frontpage [3 April 2010] see PDF, 1.5 Mb.
BBC Tyne [1 April 2010] includes interviews click here.
BBC Newcastle Radio [1 April 2010] Jonathan Miles show, included interviews on the road with Lanark Leg [no audio currently available].
The Independent on Sunday Review - cover and multipage feature in supplement [28 March 2010] see PDF of cover 584 kb.
Independent Catholic News [26 March 2010] This article describes the start of this year's Easter pilgrimage. Follow the link here for details.

The Telegraph Newspaper [20 February 2010]
This article explores the revival of pilgrimage and retreats of various kinds, and features quotes and thoughts from two NorthernCross pilgrims of 2009. Food for thought on reasons for pilgrimage in modern life. Follow the link here for details, or see PDF, 171 kb].

See some of our press & media appearances in 2009:

The Telegraph Newspaper [9 April 2009]
This article focussed on the revival of pilgrimage and featured descriptions, quotes and photos from NorthernCross. Very interesting. Follow the link here for details, or see PDF, 145 kb].     

Getty Images for various media [10 April 2009]
Photo coverage of the pilgrimage featured in several media publications, and the stunning shots are available online - follow the link here [Zimbio.com] to view the photo album.    
                
See some of our press & media appearances in 2008:

The Reader Magazine [Summer 2008 issue]
This issue focussed on pilgrimage and has a double page article written by Ken Williams which describes NorthernCross frequently. It is all well worth a read. Follow the link here for details.

BBC Songs of Praise [18.05.2008]
See the Northumberland programme factsheet here (it was also available on BBC iPlayer to view or download for a week afterwards)

The Journal [22.3.2008] (PDF, 569 kb)