by Chris Malone
A caravan club has raised hundreds of pounds for charity as part of its anniversary celebrations.
The Freedom North East 2000 Caravan Club is now in its tenth year and recently held a three-day rally to mark the occasion.
According to the Northern Echo, it conducted a number of fund-raising events and brought in more than £624, which will be donated to the mayor of Durham’s charity fund.
It is not the first time Freedom North East 2000 Caravan Club has raised money for charity.
The club has a history of donations to bodies including the Great North Air Ambulance and Hartlepool and District Hospice.
A check will now be presented to mayor Mamie Simmons at Durham Town hall later this month and club secretary Elaine Bell told the newspaper that the politician’s charity was chosen after members heard of the good work she was doing when she visited the celebration.
“The club’s donation to my charity appeal is very generous and I am grateful to everyone who took part in the fundraising activities,” Ms Simmons told the Northern Echo.
“The money will be well spent by St Cuthbert’s Hospice and Diabetes UK.”
In other news, X Factor star Cher Lloyd has revealed that she spent part of her childhood living in a caravan.
