A CHARITY has celebrated its tenth anniversary with a party for volunteers and friends.

The Durham Dales Family Link has been supporting families throughout County Durham and surrounding areas for ten years.

Project leader Pauline Fox has been running the support group from her home during that time, but has now settled in her new office at the recently completed Four Clocks development, in Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland.

The new facility was the venue for the birthday celebrations, with food provided by Bishop Auckland College catering students.

Mrs Fox said: "It was a lovely afternoon and it was the first function we have had in the Four Clocks building.''

She also renewed her appeal for more volunteers to come forward as the charity prepares for a new course for volunteers.

Anyone who would like to know more should contact (01388) 665821