Last year through the good offices of Eric Bulmer (Warden of the Plumbers’ Company) we helped to fund a Community Banner for West Rainton, a project that was led by Alison McDonough, Headteacher of the local primary school and a member of the Plumbers’ Company. The school was the centre of the project which had the aim of processing the banner in the 2014 annual Miners’ Gala. The Freemen were delighted to assist once more and contributed to the banner being accompanied by Esh and Bearpark Brass Band when it was proudly marched to the Cathedral and blessed as part of the Gala celebration.
