FREE excursions for pensioners living in Newton Aycliffe and Aycliffe Village are being organised by the town council.

Great Aycliffe Town Council is offering a choice of destinations to the Scottish Borders, as well as Blackpool, York and Northumberland, which will take in Alnwick Castle.

The excursions will be held during June and July on weekdays, with the first trip on Wednesday, June 5.

Application forms and further details are available from Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre, in Beveridge Way; the library in Dalton Way; or the Oak Leaf Sports Complex during opening hours.

Forms are also available from Great Aycliffe Town Council offices from Thursday, between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday, or they can be posted out by contacting (01325) 300700.

All completed forms must be returned to the council offices by no later than Monday, April 8