County Durham volunteers awarded top honour
After raising funds for the town's war memorial in 2009, Mr Adey and Mr Carroll dedicated their efforts to growing a regular community event.Meanwhile, the Open Door Church regularly run a range of activities to bring residents together, helping them develop skills such as day-to-day budgeting.The medals were presented by Joan Nicholson, Durham County Council's outgoing chairperson.
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