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

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

Project leader Pauline Fox has been running the support group from her home during this time but has now settled in her new office at the 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