St John Ambulance
We were happy to present the Durham Branch of St John Ambulance with £1000. They are known throughout the country for their voluntary work providing first aid cover for all kinds of public events.
Author: John Proud
County Durham Stroke Club
Sadly strokes are an increasing problem for individuals and families in the modern world. The County Durham Stroke Club was established and meets in at Bede Lodge Social Club in Framwellgate Moor. The Freemen donated £1000 to the Club and wish the organisers and their members.
County Durham Stroke Club
Sadly strokes are an increasing problem for individuals and families in the modern world. The County Durham Stroke Club was established and meets in at Bede Lodge Social Club in Framwellgate Moor. The Freemen donated £1000 to the Club and wish the organisers and their members.
Heart Scanner
The Heart of Durham Appeal organised by the British Heart foundation to provide a 2D echocardiogram for the University Hospital of North Durham.
Sound System for the Chapter House of Durham Cathedral
he Friends of Durham Cathedral were seeking funding for a sound system to be installed in the Chapter House of the Cathedral. The Chapter House plays an important part in the daily worship of the Cathedral as a vestry for services and as a place for worship during key moments in the Christian calendar.
Mayor’s Charity Appeal
Mayor’s Charity AppealAs in past years we supported the Mayor’s Appeal for her chosen charities which this year were Diabetes UK and St Cuthbert’s Hospice. A cheque for £800 was presented to the Mayor at our Annual Dinner.
Durham Johnston School War Memorial
The Freemen were involved in the restoration and rededication of a memorial to past students of Durham Johnston School who died in the service of their country by donating £2000. The memorial was originally in the South Street premises of the school and was relocated to the Crossgate Moor site when the school moved there […]