Great Aycliffe Town Council have registered to take part in the marking of Commonwealth Day by raising and flying the Commonwealth Flag at a small ceremony at the flagpole outside of St. Clare’s Church.
The Mayor, Councillor Wendy Hillary, will read the ‘Commonwealth Affirmation’ and then, together with a representative of Newton Aycliffe Youth Council, will raise the Commonwealth Flag to mark this occasion.
Anyone wishing to attend the event should meet at St. Clare’s Flagpole prior to 10 a.m. on Monday, 9th March 2015.