IT is 100 years since British Red Cross branches were established in this area. The British Red Cross Volunteer Council for Durham and Teesside Branch is organising a grand reunion on Thursday, November 1.

If any past and present members are interested in meeting their Red Cross friends I would love to hear from them and will arrange their invitation. I am also putting together an exhibition of photographs and Red Cross memorabilia so I would be grateful for contributions.

Irene Milburn (formerly Ward- Thompson), Southview, Stockton Road, Shincliffe Village, Durham, DH1 2PB.