TERRIFIC TONE: Tower captain Mark Palmer with one of the eight bells at Staindrop’s St Mary’s Church which were cast 100 years ago

UNIQUE COLLECTION: Curator Rachel Whitworth with a purple bodice which is thought to have been worn by Josephine Bowes

HARD AT WORK: Bishop Auckland College students Brennan Rose-Murgey and John George Proudfoot with Trades4Care directors Charlie Wright and Cameron Southworth and county councillors Richard Bell and Ted Henderson

FOND FAREWELL: Holly and Isla present Carolyn Murtagh with a special message made using popular chocolate bars