A MEMORIAL service is to be held in honour of a former mayor and long-serving councillor.
Jeff Lodge died on May 13 following an illness. He was 77.
Mr Lodge, who farmed near Pity Me, Durham, was a councillor for 43 years, Mayor of Durham in 2006, an honorary alderman and given the freedom of the city two months before his death.
His long-standing support for the Royal British Legion (RBL) saw him made an MBE in 2007.
The RBL has announced plans to hold a memorial and thanksgiving service for Mr Lodge in Durham Cathedral on Tuesday, September 14, at 1.30pm.
There will be RBL standards, a civic address and Mr Lodge’s family will be involved.
Organisers hope the Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove, the Dean of Durham, will lead the service.
Anyone who knew Mr Lodge is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served afterwards in Durham Town Hall.
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