ONE of the oldest branches of the Salvation Army in the region is doing something new for New Hope Week.
The branch in Consett, County Durham, which has the oldest commissioned Salvation Army band in the world - founded in 1878 - has opened a photograph exhibition depicting the work it does.
It is part of the group's New Hope Week campaign to encourage more people to make use of the services the branch have to offer.
Salvation Army major Stephen Naylor said he hoped the exhibition would show people that the branch is still relevant to the Consett community.
He said: "We chose the name New Hope Week back in January, and have worked towards it ever since. We are a church and we hope that people will see we can offer an alternative to the problems of modern living."
The exhibition is at the Salvation Army Hall, in Sherburn Terrace, until Thursday, November 16. The hall is used for a number of activities including a toddler group and a drop-in centre
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