Saturday 2nd March saw the new local charity Community Spirit launch with a superb Trade and Craft Fair held at the Big Club in Newton Aycliffe. The venue was donated by the Big Club and stall holders were given the opportunity to sell their goods and tell people about their organisations. Over 500 people passed through the doors on the day raising a massive £1100 for the Community Spirit charity to pay for day to day running costs. The Big Club also took the opportunity to launch the new Sheraton Bar and proudly welcomed visitors to the newly decorated main hall, where the fair was held. Neville Jones, one of the event organisers, said “the day was a huge success and I would like to thank everyone who attended on the day and supported the event, to the stall holders, and Aycliffe Radio, as well as those who donated goods, time and effort. Thank you all”. Mr Jones also commented that he hopes to make this a quarterly event.