In 2012 St Giles Church, a Grade 1 listed building, celebrated the 900th anniversary of its consecration in June, 1112. As part of the celebrations, an appeal was launched to refurbish and restore the stature of St Giles above the entrance to the church, which was erected in 1876, and the coats of arms alongside […]
As at previous annual dinners we were able to present a cheque to the Mayor of the City in support of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal which was for Heel and Toe.
Four sisters will make history today when they finally break down the barriers of an all-male preserve that has survived for nearly 700 years.The quartet – along with two of their daughters – will be simultaneously sworn in as the very first women members of the City of Durham Freemen’s ancient craft guilds at a […]
As there is a tradition in the City and surrounding communities of the colliery brass band we were pleased to contribute £1000 to help with the band’s running cost.
Former Council Solicitor Richard Langdon was appealing for support for his fund raising attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of St Cuthbert’s Hospice. The Freemen were happy to donate £5000 to the challenge. The 45 mile hike through rainforest and desert to the mountain’s 19,000 foot summit was completed in October 2013.
County Durham Society for the Blind and Partially SitedThe Society does tremendous work despite having no formal sources of funding. We were, therefore, pleased to donate £1000 towards the production of the Society’s Talking Newspapers.
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.
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.
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.
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.