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Children from the seven schools perform the lamp lighting ceremony watched by the Chairman of Durham County Council, Chairman of District of Easington and Mayor of Seaham.
Mr Dave Guy and Dr Eddie Mason help out.
Children from each school show their new miners lamps
Official Launch - Ropery Walk Primary School
Dr Eddie Mason, Project Leader, introduces the guest of honour, Dave Guy, President, Durham Area NUM, and civic guest and discusses the aims of the project.
Dan Mullany and children from Ropery Walk School sing some traditional mining songs.
Counc. Ron Meir presents each school with a miners lamp.