Honest John has made donations amounting to £1300 and among them was £500 to Great Aycliffe Community Aid Partnership, £600 to Acorn Residents’ Association and £200 to a new drama group, Liane Taylor Treasurer of GACAP is shown receiving a cheque from Honest John. Liane, an officer at the DISC charity, was instrumental in offering Honest John part use of the charity’s second hand furniture showroom in premises next to the Blue Bridge. They also have a cafe serving hot and cold food and it is well worth browsing the furniture store and John’s shop.