During my last days of office as Mayor of Great Aycliffe it gave me extreme pleasure to be able to present a community medal and certificate to Mr Simon Astill for his dedication in helping to keep his neighbourhood clean and tidy. Simon has turned out in all weathers giving his time to clean up the mess that others leave.
During our visit it was lovely to chat to not only Simon but also his Mum and Dad, Ann and Keith over a cup of tea. They are rightly proud of their son and I expressed how the rest of us are proud of him too. Simon is a humble man of few words who many of you may recall from his time working in the British Legion / Phoenix Club.
Well done Simon and please carry on the good work.
Ken and Elaine Robson, former Mayor and Mayoress of Great Aycliffe.