CHILDREN scarred by the experience of having their homes flooded are to be treated to a special trip.
It is more than a year since the floods swept through the community of South Church near Bishop Auckland, but many families have not forgotten the trauma of having their homes destroyed.
Now a flood committee of local people aims to treat youngsters to a day trip to help them put the unhappy memory behind them.
A fun day in the village on July 8 raised about £150. The event, held in the Red Alligator pub car park was opened by the Rev John Marshall.
The money has been added to £1,500 raised by the flood committee, which is trying to organise the trip for village youngsters. They are also considering arranging a day trip for elderly people
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