Information for the Media

Press information for the 2010 pilgrimage will be available here soon. Until then, members of the media and press are welcome to refer to the 2009 news release and photo opportunities information linked below for background on Northern Cross.

News release about the 2009 pilgrimage
Photo opportunities during the 2009 pilgrimage

Join us on this year's NorthernCross Easter Pilgrimage it takes place between 27 March - 4 April 2010. Bookings can now be made to walk - please request information here, or register using the booking form 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 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.    

A Successful 2009 Pilgrimage

More than 70 pilgrims, young and old, celebrated Easter together on Holy Island - Lindisfarne, during the weekend of 10-12 April (2009) for the completion of the 2009 NorthernCross Easter Pilgrimage. The pilgrims enjoyed a good crossing of the tidal causeway which forms the final miles of the journey, and pleasant weather overall during the week.

Therese Bennett was elected to be Overall Coordinator of Northern Cross 2010. She succeeds Maggie Mason, who co-ordinated the 2009 pilgrimage. For more information about Northern Cross please contact us here.
                
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)