AN avenue of golden roses is part of a town's tribute to the Queen in her 50th year.
Children from Ox Close and Rosa Street primary schools, in Spennymoor, helped the town council to plant 24 standard rose bushes which will provide a summer display in Jubilee Park.
In June, pupils from all the town's primary schools will be presented with commemorative mugs and churches are planning an ecumenical service to mark the golden jubilee anniversary.
Town clerk Terry Robson said: "We think that we have to make some effort to recognise the work done by the Queen.
"It is important to involve children in the celebrations to make them aware of what she does and what we are doing as a council."
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