A Sunderland woman who has tended German war graves in the Castletown cemetery for more than six decades has been honoured. Mary Reid, aged 93, was guest of honour at a ceremony at Sunderland’s Civic Centre – where she was presented with the Gold Cross of Honour from the German War Grave Commission. Nonagenarian Mrs Reid served […]
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County Durham inclusive performing arts group open arts festival in Germany
An inclusive performing arts group from County Durham have opened an arts festival in Germany. MiXiT, who are based in Stanley, were invited to opening the Kultur Vom Rande festival in Reutlingen. As well as this, the group, which is run by and for people with learning disabilities, were asked to stay […]