The Mayor of Great Aycliffe, Councillor Ken Robson, attended the War Memorial outside St. Clare’s Church on Monday 20th June to raise a flag on behalf of the Town to mark the beginning of Armed Forces Week.
The Mayor was accompanied by the Mayoress, Mrs. Elaine Robson, and was assisted by Officers from the Aycliffe Armoury and the Barnard Armoury.
The service was conducted by Rev. Jeff Anderson and Canon Ann Anderson.
Veterans and members of the public attended to mark this annual occasion which is an opportunity for local communities to be able to show their appreciation to the men and women of the Armed Forces from serving personnel to service families and recruits and veterans.