Every year, the Durham Deanery celebrates Ascension Day with a eucharist in the beautiful riverside ruins of Finchale Priory.  Finchale was once upon a time within the parish of St. Oswald, which is why we still have the privilege of organising the event.

This year, the preacher was Revd. John Fisher, the new Rector of St. Giles, and our own Revd. Peter Kashouris celebrated.  St. Oswald's choir led the music from behind the (ahem) portable altar, and although the Salvation Army Band were unable to join this year, they have been firmly invited for 2025.