Jonathan Wallis at Barnard Castle held a reception at Barnard Castle School where guests then attended the school’s annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

Jonathan’s guests included his clients, associates, family and friends. Jonathan is a former pupil of the school and also joining him at the reception was the headmaster, Tony Jackson, and other current and former staff.

A collection was made for St Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington in memory of Jonathan’s father, the late Frank Wallis.