Following the Annual Meeting of Great Aycliffe Town Council which saw the end of term of office of Councillor Mrs. Barbara Clare as Mayor for 2013/14. Councillor Mrs. Clare made a presentation to her nominated charities of the monies she had raised during her year in office. A total amount of £5,500 was awarded jointly between St. Clare’s Food Bank and the Cardiothoracic Unit at James Cook Hospital. Mr. & Mrs. E. Temple from the Food Bank and Mr. Andrew Owens, Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon were in attendance to receive the cheques.
Mr Owens was the surgeon who stepped in to save Barbara’s life when her heart operation hit problems 5 years ago.
Mrs. Clare would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported her during her memorable year as Mayor of Great Aycliffe.