Issue No 261 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 18th May 2019

ART EXHIBITION AT METHODIST CHURCH Methodist Church is cur- rently exhibiting the art- work of two local artists. One artist is Norman Brewster who was a local preacher in the church and died a couple of years ago. His paintings, which go back 60 or so years,” explained Rev John Purdy, “have been stored at the church since his passing away. “The paintings have been curated for one final exhibition before they are taken away by Norman’s grandson.” At the same time the church is supporting Hope Simpson, a disabled young local artist and photographer who won a Youth Award from the town council earlier this year. Hope is unable to attend worship, but contributes Thomas Gainsborough RA (1727–1788), Wooded Landscape with a Milkmaid, Rustic Lovers, and a Herdsman c.1775–1777. Oil on by creating reflective art canvas. On loan from Jonathan Ruffer. Copyright: © Private Collection, courtesy of The Auckland Project. from her photography. She contributes three PowerPoint slides each WORLD FAMOUS MASTERPIECES week which are set to music for a three or four minute reflection at the COMING TO BISHOP AUCKLAND start of worship. Hope’s work is also on WORLD RENOWNED mas- Auckland Project, will such as Thomas Gains- Bishop of Durham from sale at No.42 Art Gallery terpieces are coming to offer a programme of spe- borough and George 1752 to 1771, who lived at in Market Square. Bishop Auckland as a new cial temporary exhibitions, Stubbs. the Castle and left a leg- The exhibition of both art gallery prepares to displaying fine art on loan The new gallery is acy of art in the town. artists work is entitled An open its doors. from national institutions housed within 900-year- The Bishop was a seri- Open Door on God’s World Launching on Saturday, and private collections. old and ous art collector and gath- and will continue until 1st June, the Bishop Tre- The first exhibition will has been named after 31st May. vor Gallery, part of The feature works by masters Bishop , CONTINUED ON PAGE 5

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You can read our Work done by Advanced Rooflines Limited at a property in Newcastle, and the company’s van. sister papers online: ROGUE TRADERS JAILED FOR DEFRAUDING HOUSEHOLDERS TWO MEN who charged rate fraud team, led to a nal PVC work. judge was told he thought www.swd.news/crier customers tens of thou- number of other house- On a separate occasion he was doing a good job sands of pounds for mis- holds being identified at in Newcastle the pair with which customers SPENNYMOOR described and sub-stand- which the business had took over £14,000 from were happy and that he NEWS ard roof work have been undertaken work across a householder for under- couldn’t understand why jailed. , Newcas- taking unnecessary roof they hadn’t called him. www.swd.news/spenny John Gerrard Harrop, tle, Stockton and York, work that was also shod- Harrop had also shown 43, of Woodhouse Lane, during 2015 and 2016. dily undertaken, as well as remorse. In the case of Bishop Auckland and When visited, custom- a poor-quality conserva- Smith, the court heard Samuel Smith, 38, for- ers complained of poor tory roof. During another he volunteers at a boxing www.swd.news/chapter merly of Geneva Road, work and, in some cases, incident, again in New- club. Darlington, were each sent deliberate damage being castle, deliberate damage As well as being jailed, SEND US YOUR STORIES to prison by a crown court caused to their homes was caused to a custom- both men were disquali- judge for 32 months fol- to pressure them into er’s roof to try and obtain fied from being directors If you have a story you would like us to cover, we lowing an investigation by employing the business. even more work. for seven years. would love to hear from you. Durham County Council. During the investigation, Impact statements Proceedings will now We are especially The two men had surveys of some proper- given by victims be taken in partnership interested in good pleaded guilty to an ties also confirmed that described their feelings of with police to confiscate news, be it personal offence of conspiring to roofing work was unfit for financial loss and upset. assets and seek to com- achievements, local defraud consumers dur- purpose, failed to comply One said: “Emotionally I pensate victims under the fundraising, community ing an earlier hearing at with building regulations, feel ashamed of myself, Proceeds of Crime Act. service or any other Teesside Crown Court. and had been significantly given that I have been Owen Cleugh, the coun- positive stories. Call us on Harrop had also pleaded overpriced. ripped off. I am far more cil’s consumer protection 01388 775896 or email guilty to a further fraud The pair also said that suspicious of people, and manager, said: “Rogue [email protected] offence that resulted their employees were my trusting nature has traders have a devastat- from him claiming council experienced and qualified suffered. I have been left ing financial and emo- DISCLAIMER tax reduction and housing when they were not. The feeling far more vulner- tional impact on their vic- benefit to which he was men falsely claimed to able than before all this tims as this case proves. Bishop Press cannot be held responsible for not entitled. be approved fitters of the happened.” “I hope the prison sen- advertisers offering Following complaints Guardian Warm Roof and In mitigation, Durham tences handed out in goods or services. in late 2015 about a busi- Freefoam plastic prod- Crown Court heard both this case will serve as As a general rule we would ness called Advanced ucts, and to supply the men were of previous a deterrent and a stark advise anyone not to Rooflines Limited, the SupaLite roofing system. good character and had warning of what can hap- part with any money council started an inves- During an incident in pleaded guilty on what pen to anyone who thinks until an order has been tigation that led to both Toft Hill, the pair took over was supposed to be the they can make money by completed to your men being arrested dur- £21,000 from an elderly first day of a trial. The scamming our residents.” full satisfaction. ing a joint operation with resident by grossly over- sentencing hearing was To report rogue traders All information is correct, Durham Constabulary in charging for conservatory told they had not set up call the consumer help- to the best of our January 2016. work, providing mislead- the business as a sham line on 03454 04 05 06 or knowledge, at the time of Further enquiries, by ing advice about the need from the outset with the email trading standards printing. trading standards officers for a new roof, and under- intention of defrauding. at doorstep@durham. Bishop Press working with the corpo- taking sub-standard inter- In the case of Harrop, the gov.uk. accepts articles in good faith and takes no responsibility for from errors and/or omissions. 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The Pomegranate Trio will perform the third concert in Bishop Auckland Music Society’s 2019 series. POMEGRANATES IN THE NORTH! Bishop Auckland Town Hall is set for a £1.5m investment after plans were approved by councillors. AUCKLAND CASTLE is cellist Rebecca Hepple- reputed to be the farthest white and pianist Andrew point north that pome- West has quickly estab- TOWN HALL TRANSFORMATION APPROVED granates were grown in lished a reputation for fine A VISION to transform become fully digitised, spaces, we can capitalise England. performances, playing Bishop Auckland Town allowing popular block- on the 750,000 visitors Now Bishop Auck- imaginative and engaging Hall into a thriving cultural busters to be shown as anticipated to descend on land Music Society is programmes throughout hub has been approved by well as live screenings, the town each year. announcing the return of the UK. County councillors. theatrical productions, “At the same time, the pomegranates to Bishop Their programme on Durham County Coun- comedy nights and lec- refurbished building Auckland when, on Friday, this occasion will include cil’s Cabinet was asked tures. would offer enhanced 7th June at 7.30pm in the work by Clara Schumann, to endorse a proposal to Bishop Auckland is fast library facilities and a Methodist Church, The Ravel and Beethoven. refurbish and fully rede- becoming a centre for the more diverse programme Pomegranate Trio per- Tickets, priced at £13.50 fine the Market Place visual arts following the of culture events and form the third concert in (£15 on the door), are venue as part of the wider opening of the Mining Art activities for people of all the Music Society’s 2019 available from Brother- regeneration of Bishop Gallery by the Auckland ages within the local com- series. ton’s Music (opposite Auckland. Project in 2017, along with munity.” Since forming in 2014, Morrisons) or by contact- The £1.5 million invest- the upcoming opening of Work is scheduled The Pomegranate Trio of ing Brian Varley (01388) ment is expected to save the Spanish Art Gallery. to begin on site in the Fenella Barton on violin, 606075. money in the long run by The creation of a ded- autumn and is expected making the Grade II listed icated Norman Cornish to be completed by spring building more sustain- Gallery within the town next year subject to plan- able, with an improved hall would build upon ning and listed building layout and modern facili- this, while providing a consent. The council will ties allowing for a bigger permanent home for the also consult with local and more enticing pro- artist’s Durham Miners’ people and visitors about 16 Tenters Street Bishop Auckland DL14 7AD gramme of events and Gala mural, currently on the kind of events, theat- activities. display in County Hall. rical productions, exhi- • PC and Laptop Repairs • Server installation This will attract people Cabinet heard how the bitions and activities on • Virus Removal • Network setup from outside of the local proposed refurbishment offer at the venue. • Data Recovery • Backups area, boosting the venue’s supports the ambitions During the planned clo- • Website Design • Cloud Services revenue and increasing of both the Bishop Auck- sure, opening hours would footfall in the town centre. land Master Plan and the be extended at Wood- | It will also contribute to Towns and Villages Strat- house Close Library. The 01388 330985 www.abyte.co.uk the town’s growing repu- egy. planning of wider library tation as a cultural des- Cllr Ossie Johnson, Cab- services within the town tination, complementing inet member for tourism, is also being considered. major events such as culture, leisure and rural Kynren and the multi-mil- issues, said: “Bishop SHILDON lion-pound redevelop- Auckland is experiencing DIY & Fixed Price Legal Services ment of Auckland Castle. a cultural renaissance LOCKSMITHS Does your relative need help managing their financial affairs uPVC REPAIRS Improvements are thanks to Kynren and the Door We offer: Repair Four Clocks Centre, 22nd & 29th May expected to include the significant work being • Gain Entry Specialist creation of a new café, bar undertaken by the Auck- • Locks Changed 12 noon Free Information Drop in and contemporary art gal- land Project and other key • Mobile Key Cutting 12.30pm Free talk about lery space on the ground partners. • uPVC Door Lasting Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection & Window Repair floor, as well as enhanced “Bishop Auckland Town Booking advisable for the talk library facilities. 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PIANO STUDENTS SUCCESS THREE BISHOP Auckland Merit. piano students were cel- All three are taught by ebrating recently when Mrs Audrey Vickers, who they successfully sat their was delighted with their respective piano exams success. for the Royal School of “I’ve taught Beau from Music in London. the beginning,” said Anna Hope passed Audrey, “and I am very Grade 8, Chantelle Great- proud of her achievement head passed Grade 5 and at such an early age. 14-year-old Beau Bever- “I am equally excited for idge has been awarded Anna and Chantelle and the ARSM Diploma with their continuing success.” ENERGY TALK AT HENKNOWLE HENKNOWLE COMMU- Community Action Group, NITY centre in Cum- will be given by Susan bria Place will host a Carr and Lynne Grange free Energy Advice talk from Durham County on Tuesday 21st May, Council will provide free This overloaded vehicle was recovered so that the excess weight could be safely removed. also from 10.15am until energy advice. 11.45am. Everyone who attends The talk, which has been this talk will also receive a OVERLOADED VEHICLES STOPPED organised by Wear Valley free gift. DURING FLYTIPPING OPERATION TINY LIVES FUNDRAISER VEHICLES BEING overloaded and the other tyre. for a small lorry carrying A RECENT fundraising at least £250,000 every used to transport con- The Environment a pickup truck that was event at the Bishop Auck- year to support a range of trolled waste have been Agency issued advice almost 22 per cent over- land RAFA Club for the facilities, staff, and equip- inspected at the roadside to several waste car- loaded, which had to be Tiny Lives Special Care ment. during an operation to riers instructing them recovered so the excess Babies charity has raised Organisers, Craig and clamp down on rubbish on the required permits weight could be safely an amazing £530. Christine Scarlett said: being disposed of ille- and licences required removed. Tiny Lives helps to care “We would like to offer gally. to transport controlled The DVSA also issued for premature and sick special thanks to every- As part of Operation waste. four immediate tyre newborn babies, their one who bought raffle Stop It, Durham County Ian Hoult, Durham defect prohibitions all mothers and families in tickets and donated Council’s award-winning County Council’s neigh- for being below the legal the Special Care Baby prizes.” campaign to eliminate bourhood protection tread limit. It also issued Unit of the Newcastle flytipping, the authority’s manager, said: “We know two delayed prohibitions, Neonatal Service based neighbourhood wardens that most people in Pass one for worn suspension in Ward 35 of the Royal + and licensing team, along County Durham dispose parts and one for a defec- Victoria Infirmary in New- Driving School with neighbourhood polic- of their waste responsi- tive exhaust. castle. 29 years experience ing teams, road policing bly, however we will con- The road policing unit The fund aims to pro- High Pass RAte unit, HMRC, DVSA, and tinue to work with our issued two fixed penalty vide the highest quality ** Special Offer ** the Environment Agency partners and target those notices, one for failing of care on an ongoing 4 lessons only £40 came together to inspect who continually chose to display a rear number basis and needs to raise vehicles that were being to blight the landscape Call Ian on used to transport waste plate and one for a bald through flytipping.” 07989 802481 on roads in Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland. During the six-hour SCHOOL REUNION PLANNED operation the DVSA FORMER BISHOP Bar- Vicky said: “People COUNDON WMC issued six prohibition rington pupil, Vicky Chap- can contact me via the SHOW OF THE MONTH notices, meaning that the man is organising her old Facebook event I’ve set vehicles had been identi- school’s 30-year anniver- up. Loads of old school Saturday 25th May fied to have one or more sary for everyone who left friends have been invited safety related defects Bishop Barrington School using this method, but I ALEXANDERS that require the operator in 1989. would like to reach out to PALACE to take immediate action. The reunion will be held anyone else who might Two notices were issued on Saturday 25th May not use social media but + 2 Flyers for overload prohibitions, from 7pm in The King’s who left school in 1989 (£300 added on 49 numbers) £5 on the door including one for a vehi- Head public house on and still lives in Bishop. cle almost eight per cent Newgate Street. 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MASTERPIECES AT AUCKLAND CASTLE COCKTON HILL TO CELEBRATE TH FROM PAGE 1 the picturesque views of rently closed to the pub- 110 ANNIVERSARY the landscaped Deer Park lic while a multi-million COCKTON HILL School is until 3.15pm for current ered a large collection at and surrounding County pound programme of con- hosting a celebration for pupils and families. Auckland Castle, includ- Durham scenery could be servation is taking place. its 110th anniversary on “Groups will be com- ing Jacob and His Twelve easily admired from the The castle is due to Friday 14th June. pleting a School History Sons by Spanish master, windows. re-open later in 2019. For If you attended this quiz along with having Francisco de Zurbarán, The first temporary exhi- more information on the school and would be a drink and cake. Old which he purchased in bition in the Bishop Trevor work taking place, visit interested in attending school photographs will 1756. Gallery has also taken aucklandproject.org or the event, contact Nova be displayed along with The life-sized paintings inspiration from these for regular updates fol- Talbot on 01388 602058. memorabilia. have hung in the Castle’s views, exploring the rich low The Auckland Project “We are hoping to get “A later session runs from Long Dining Room for history and beauty of Brit- on Facebook, Twitter and as many past pupils from 4-5pm when visitors can over 250 years. ish landscape painting. Instagram. across the decades as come along and reminisce Created by The Auck- The Origins of British Tickets to the Bishop possible,” said Nova. “The about their time at Cock- land Project, which owns Landscape will run from Trevor Gallery are availa- event runs from 1.30pm ton Hill Junior School.” Auckland Castle, the Saturday, 1st June to Sun- ble from 1st June, and are Bishop Trevor Gallery day, 8th September and priced at £5 for adults, £4 honours Bishop Trevor’s features paintings by some for concessions and £1 ANNUAL PLANT SALE legacy, bringing famous of the most influential art- for under-16s. masterpieces and original ists of the 18th century, A combination ticket SOUTH CHURCH Allot- plants and vegetables will works to the town for all such as Thomas Gainsbor- offering entry to three of ment Association is to be available. Gates open generations to enjoy. ough, George Stubbs and The Auckland Project‘s hold its annual plant sale from 9.30am until 3pm The new gallery space Claude Lorrain. attractions, Bishop Trevor on Saturday 25th, Sunday and all are welcome. sits within a suite of apart- The exhibition will take Gallery, Mining Art Gallery 26th and Monday 27th The allotment site is sit- ments in Auckland Castle, visitors through the ori- and Auckland Tower is May to raise funds for the uated opposite Holdforth which were first built for gins of British landscape £10, online booking dis- upkeep of the site. MOT & Autocare Centre Bishop Trevor in the 18th painting in the mid-1700s counts are available. A wide range of bedding on South Church Road. century and have never to its development into Tickets can be booked been open to the public one of the most enduring online at aucklandproject. before. and significant genres of org, by calling 01388 743 HEART FOUNDATION APPEAL Originally designed by British art. 797 or at The Auckland BRITISH HEART Foun- perate for ladies hand- one of the most renowned Visitors coming to Tower visitor centre in dation Bishop Auckland bags and clothes,” said a architects of the time, Bishop Trevor Gallery Bishop Auckland. Shop at 85 Newgate spokesperson. John Carr of York, the will also be able to take a For more information, Street is looking for dona- For more information, apartments were spe- sneak peek inside Auck- email bookings@auckland tions. visit the shop or call cially arranged so that land Castle, which is cur- project.org. “We are especially des- 01388 663802.

THE ORIGINS OF BRITISH LANDSCAPE Sat 1 June-Sun 8 Sept 2019

The story of the British landscape tradition in the 18th century, including masterpieces by Gainsborough and Stubbs.

Bishop Trevor Gallery, Wed-Sun, 10am-4pm Admission price applies Market Place, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7NP. 01388 743 750 aucklandproject.org

Thomas Gainsborough RA 1727–1788. Wooded Landscape with a Milkmaid, Rustic Lovers, and a Herdsman c.1775–1777. Oil on canvas. © Private Collection.

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Milly Toner of Butterwick Hospice with Cllr Sam Zair. COUNCILLOR ASSISTS BUTTERWICK WITH GRANT BISHOP AUCKLAND singing country music,” Coundon in Bloom volunteers, including Lionel Ames (right) with their Cherry Blossom trees. councillor, Sam Zair has said Milly. “The BBQ will helped Butterwick Hos- be going and there will be pice with their application plenty of games to take VOLUNTEERS BRING BLOOM TO COUNDON for a £250 grant from Dur- part in. A TEAM of Coundon in behind the volunteers’ the village.” ham County Council. “Tickets are £5 per per- Bloom volunteers have efforts: “Coundon was “With the help of our “This grant helped us son, and this includes one been busy planting cherry once a thriving mining dedicated volunteers, we to raise awareness with burger from the BBQ. blossom trees in the vil- village like so many other have gone from strength signs around town for “There are alcoholic and lage to bring a splash of areas within the Wear to strength doing several our Car Boot Sale,” said non-alcoholic refresh- colour to Hillside Road. Valley but had become projects financed by our Hospice fundraiser, Milly ments for sale on the The group held local a demoralized commu- fundraising events and Toner, “which takes place night. fundraising events to nity feeling left out in the kind donations from local at Bishop Auckland Col- “Everyone is welcome to finance the latest in a cold.” residents, businesses and lege Car Park on the last come and join Butterwick series of projects that “This is our way of giv- charitable organisations Sunday of every month Hospice staff and volun- have seen many areas of ing the community back such as smile4claire.” from 10am until 12 noon. teers celebrate their birth- the village adorned with some of its pride, and self The volunteers have “It also helped pay for a day in style.” colourful plants. esteem by providing a many more projects PA system to help keep To book your tickets, call Volunteer, Lionel Ames ‘blooming’ feel good fac- planned for the Coundon our attendees safe at 01388 603003 or pop into explained the motivation tor when walking through and Leeholme area. events,” she added. our Butterwick Hospice in “Butterwick Hospice Bishop Auckland. would like to say a huge The Hospice’s 5k Rain- thank you to Durham bow Dash is also back for County Council for the a 6th year on Sunday 23rd grant, and also to Sam for June. all of his help.” Earlybird tickets are now Meanwhile, Butterwick available at £17.50 for is also welcoming mem- adults and £12.50 for chil- bers of the public into dren with under 5s going their gardens on Friday free. 21st June to celebrate The run takes place at their 24th anniversary. Hardwick Park and prom- “We will be celebrating ises to be bright, vibrant in a western style, with the and lots of fun. Call or wonderful Hayley Mckay visit their website to book. meikles solicitors FAMILY CHILDREN WILLS PROBATE LPAs LITIGATION MENTAL HEALTH EMPLOYMENT CONVEYANCING CRIMINAL YOUR LOCAL LEGAL EXPERTS 01388 451 122

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Pollards Allotments Annual Plant Fair will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May. POLLARDS PLANT SALE POLLARDS ALLOTMENTS A fine selection of bed- will be holding its Annual ding and hanging bas- Plant Fair on Saturday ket plants, together with 18th May from 10am until a variety of vegetable 4pm and Sunday 19th plants, will be available Ambassador, Scarlett Moffatt joins funders and volunteers of the Angel Trust at their new May from 10am until 12 for sale, all at reasonable headquarters - the former Belvedere Social Club in Bishop Auckland town centre. noon. prices. Lift your spirits by intro- Support local growers ducing glorious colour and the Great North Air ANGEL TRUST CHARITY MOVES into your garden with Ambulance, who will be plants grown by some of the beneficiary of pro- TO NEW HEADQUARTERS the best green-fingered ceeds from a garden-in- JUST A year after its McGregor said: “We’re so Funding came from the gardeners in the area. spired raffle. launch, a charity has grateful for the support Neighbourhood Fund secured the use of a dis- we have had to do this and of three local council- TOWN TEAM AGM used social club to turn have exciting plans for the lors, a targeted business THE NEXT public meeting will start at 6pm. into its headquarters. space. improvement fund grant of the Bishop Auckland Guest speakers will also The Angel Trust in Bishop “It’s a win-win situation; of £5,000 through the Town Team is the Annual be in attendance giving Auckland has moved into we already help lots of county council, South General Meeting on updates on what’s hap- the former Belvedere groups and will be able Durham Enterprise Thursday 23rd May. pening in the town. Social Club and hopes to to offer them use of our Agency and Bishop Auck- The meeting venue is All members of the pub- complete its refurbish- facilities for free. land Town Council. the 4 Clocks Centre, 154a lic are invited to attend, ment next month. “It will be a home for us Kathryn Watson, from Newgate Street, Bishop so if you are passionate Charity leaders, includ- and our volunteers with- Durham County Council’s Auckland where light about our beautiful town ing ambassador and out whom we’d not be regeneration department, refreshments served from then come along and television personality, able to do anything and it said it gave £5,000 from 5:30pm and the meeting show your support. Scarlett Moffatt met with is a great use of this big the business improve- funders to thank them building.” ment fund towards the ANNUAL PARISH MEETING and reveal the plans. The base will include a charity’s base. Chief executive, Clair community learning room A total of £16,000 came BISHOP AUCKLAND’S out more about the Town for courses from basic from the Neighbourhood annual parish meeting will Council. computer skills, literacy Budgets of Councillors be held on Tuesday, 28th For further information TO LET and numeracy to healthy Tanya Tucker (£13,000), May at The Four Clocks contact the council at the cookery and crafts. Joy Allen (£1,500) and Centre starting at 6pm. Four Clocks Centre, email 1 bed flat Groups such as single Charlie Kay (£1,500). The parish meeting council@bishopauckland- Cockton Hill area; dads and young mums, provides an opportunity tc.gov.uk or call 01388 2&3 bed flats, St Helen’s teenage mental health for local electors to find 609852. Both in good order: support and counselling Services £75 pw GARDEN-THEMED OPEN DAY services will be able to House Plans & Extensions Single garage: Cockton use the space. 01325 300646 / 07795 965 670 BISHOP AUCKLAND’ “All the family is wel- Hill area: £12.50pw Baptist Church, on Cock- come. We’ll have pebble TEL: 07725 310 971 ton Hill Road, is hosting decorating and bees and a garden-themed open ladybirds to create. IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? day on Saturday 1st June “Drop in any time for Crime and Road Traffic Offences • Matrimonial from 10am until 2pm. cakes and refreshments Family • Children • General Litigation “All are welcome to or from 12.15pm for a attend,” said a spokesper- tasty bowl of soup. son. “Come and plant up “At 12 noon there will your own hanging basket be a short memorial tree with Cultivate4life, talk planting ceremony. fruit and vegetables and “Any funds raised will go Brickwork, roofing Personal Injury Claims • Conveyancing pick up plants and recipes towards buying three new at The Auckland Project’s apple trees, and materi- & property maintenance. Business Leases • Wills & Probate Internal & external alterations Incredible Edible stall, and als for making some new get hands-on helping our raised beds in the church Tel: 07507 015 193 volunteer gardening team garden. [email protected] Tel: 01388 606660 planting up beds and bor- “We look forward to see- Find us on Facebook www.cwbooth.co.uk ders at the church. ing you there.”

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The women’s and girls only sessions are open to all ages and abilities. NEW WOMEN AND GIRLS’ TABLE TENNIS SESSIONS CONTINUING THE range to get them running again. of new opportunities “There’s no weekly com- to play table tennis at mitment so it can fit around Bishop Auckland Table people’s busy lives.” Tennis Club, the club is The sessions started Miles the Bear and Richard from GNAAS with the pupils of St Anne’s school and their donation bags. now launching women on Wednesday 8th May and girls’ only sessions, and will run weekly from thanks to funding from 5.15pm until 6.15pm at GNAAS VISIT ST ANNE’S the County Durham Com- Bishop Barrington School. THE PUPILS of St Anne’s and Louise also visited vides. They also raised munity Foundation and The cost is £3, but the CofE Primary School were the school when Richard funds to install a defibril- Table Tennis England’s – first session is free. The paid a visit by Great North from GNAAS returned lator on the field. BE–TT programme. sessions also offer a Air Ambulance Service with the charity’s mascot, A spokesperson for the Building on the wom- ‘bring a friend’ deal, where last month to talk about Miles the Bear to collect school said: “St Anne’s en’s sport momentum, if you bring a friend, you the vital work of the char- the bags. are going to continue to the sessions will offer a both pay £1 for the ses- ity and to deliver collec- The staff and children support GNAAS by fund- fun mix of social play with sions. They are open to all tions bags. were honoured that Ian raising, raising awareness some casual coaching ages and all abilities. GNAAS were respond- and Louise were able to and developing the pupils from the female coaches For more information on ers to a call when James join them for their special understanding of charity at the club. the sessions or on any- Cook, a pupil at the school assembly. work. “It’s not just a sport, it’s thing else about Bishop collapsed on the football Ian and Louise are avid “On this occasion the a family, said Nikki Rut- Auckland Table Tennis field two years ago. fundraisers for GNAAS, families of St Anne’s col- ter, the club’s Disability club, find the club on Very sadly James raising awareness and lected over 30 bags of and Inclusion Officer. “I social media platforms, passed away, but last money for the life-saving donations which were started playing through where there will be links week, his parents, Ian work that the charity pro- given to Richard and Miles.” a women’s session five to the club website, or years ago, so it’s great call Matthew on 07411 that we have this support 018856.

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 13 OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

(Notice 2: This notice is for publication in local newspaper if Certificate C or D is completed)

Proposed development at: Name or flat number

Property number or name 41

Street RUSH PARK

Locality

Town BISHOP AUCKLAND

County DURHAM

Postal town BISHOP AUCKLAND

Postcode DL14 6NR

Take notice that application is being made by: Organisation name

Applicant name Title MR Forename ALLAN MICHAEL

Surname BARKER

For planning permission to:

Description of proposed development CHANGE OF USE FROM OPEN SPACE TO DOMESTIC CURTILAGE

Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Local Planning Authority address: COUNTY HALL DURHAM DL1 5UL

Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application, should write to the council within 21 days of the date of this notice. Signatory: Signatory Title MR Forename ALLAN MICHAEL

Surname BARKER Signature

Date (dd-mm-yyyy) 18-05-2019

Statement of owners' rights: The grant of planning permission does not affect owners' rights to retain or dispose of their property, unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.

Statement of agricultural tenants' rights: The grant of planning permission for non-agricultural development may affect agricultural tenants' security of tenure. 'Owner' means a person having a freehold interest or a leasehold interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. 'Tenant' means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

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STUDENTS RECEIVE MAYOR’S AWARD This national initiative invites applications from gifted and talented young people and recognises the potential of a select few by offering them the opportunity to take part in higher-level work expe- rience. Abbi, who is studying four A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Geography has been offered a work placement Cllr Joy Allen presents a cheque for £800 to Bishop Auckland at the Royal Victoria Infir- Theatre Society. mary (RVI) in Newcastle during the forthcoming summer holidays. There BATS RECEIVES DONATION she will shadow young BISHOP AUCKLAND The- are immensely grateful to doctors in order to gain atre Society’s latest com- Cllr Allen. Her donation an insight into medi- edy production, A Lady really helped us keep the cine. This is a fantastic Varnishes, comes to the show open to everyone in Year 12 student, Abbi Stephenson with Mayor, Cllr Joy Allen. opportunity for Abbi who end of its run on Saturday the community.” MAYOR OF Bishop Auck- cil Annual Meeting this aspires to enter the medi- (18th May) and if readers The Society has been land, Cllr Joy Allen, has month. cal profession herself. are quick, they may yet be around since 1933 and visited King James I Sixth Form student, The Mayor also pre- able to catch the final per- currently has a group Academy to present three Abbi Stephenson was pre- sented the ‘Town Coun- formance. of around 40 members of its students with some sented with the prestig- cil Youth Award’ to Year The Society recently of all ages and abilities. very special awards. ious ‘Academic Achieve- 7 students, Lilly Tinkler received an £800 dona- New members are always The presentation was ment Award’ not only for and Jay Mason for the tion from Cllr Joy Allen to welcome and if you don’t a special occasion for all excellence in her GCSE excellent work they do in help fund its successful want to act, you can help involved as it was also and A-Level studies but school through energy Robin Hood pantomime. out backstage or front of the first official engage- also for the success she conservation initiatives Chair of the society, house. ment as Mayor for Cllr has achieved as part of and recycling projects Josh Railton said: “We Visit bishopauckland Allen, who was chosen to the ‘Social Mobility Pro- such as ‘the Big Battery try our best to keep our theatresociety.co.uk for serve at the Town Coun- gramme 2020’. Hunt’. shows affordable and we more information.

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Luke Bell and Max Pickering both boxed well in their bouts last weekend. St Mary’s U7 Kings at the awards day. A GOOD WEEKEND FOR BOXERS IT HAS been another the National Semi-finals BISHOP AND ST MARY’S AWARDS good weekend for Bishop in Crawley, near Gatwick BISHOP AUCKLAND FC also received their awards Fair Play Teams of the Auckland Boxing Club. this weekend. enjoyed three great pres- on the Saturday with Year were U7 Kings and Last Saturday (11th If successful in the entation nights during founder and president, U14 Aces. May) at Benwell Victoria Semi’s on Saturday (18th Bishop Auckland FC Mar- Tommy Kelly presenting Chris Clark (U7 Kings) Boxing Show in Newcas- May) he will box the next quee Weekend with the the President’s trophies and Tristan Aldus (U17) tle, Max Pickering took on day in the finals. first team awards going to the U8 Kings and U16s. were Managers of the his 4th skills bout. His coach said: “Jonas to Player of the Year, Nick The U17s and U8 Kings Year, Connor Louth (U9 Max boxed perfectly to is one of four boys into Liversedge, Supporters were Teams of the Year. Kings) and Leon Flint instructions and is one the national semi finals in POTY, Darren Richardson Bradley Charlton (U14 (U13s) were Coaches of to watch out for in the his age and weight cate- and Directors POTY, Chris Aces) and Matty Richard- the Year future. gory of u36kg. Winn. son (U7 Kings) were the Sam Lowerson (U10 Next up was Luke Bell “With the dedication The Leading goal scorer leading goal scorers, Jack Aces) and Catrina Gibson having his 5th bout. Luke and desire he has for box- award went to Andy John- Pilling (U13) and Max Rus- (U11 Aces) were Secretar- won unanimously and ing, we have no doubt he son while Callum Munro sel (U10 Aces) were Play- ies of the Year. boxed brilliantly followed will do very well at the was voted to have scored ers of the Year. There were also pres- instructions and took weekend. the goal of the season, and Goalkeepers of the Year entations to Mike Pear- what he’s learned in the “He is an inspiration and Maureen Brassel collected were Finley Bowman (U9 son, Catherine Pearson, gym into the ring. is a fine example to the volunteer of the year. Aces) and Dale Cliff (U17), Dave Simpson , Lee Nixon, Then on Sunday 12th rest of the kids in the box- The Ladies team were Defenders of the Year Francesca Azzouzi and May, Jonas Railton boxed ing club, showing them presented with their Sub- were Jackson Raitt (U10 Bev, Andrea Black, Debbie in the quarter finals of the what they can achieve if sidiary Cup. Kings) and Robbie Ste- Woods and Mark Crinion Minor/Schoolboy cham- they put in the hard work The U23 awards went phenson (U14 Kings), Mid- for all their hard work. pionships in Bridlington. and dedicate themselves to Jordan Lee, Carl Rob- fielder of the Year were Regan Nixon was Volun- He boxed unbeaten to boxing. inson, Rhys Porter and Blake Freeman (U8 Kings) teer of the Year with Jack Reggie Ward from Hun- “We wish Jonas the Morghan Claydon with and Daniel Adock (U15), Purdham Ref of the Year. slet Boxing Club. best of luck this weekend Dean Saunders and spon- with most improved going Both, along with Dylan Jonas fought a very and am sure he will do sors helping present the to Charlie Fletcher (U7 Kestle and Jack Wood competitive bout, win- his club and the town of awards. Aces) and Dominic Mc also received their 10 year ning himself a place in Bishop Auckland proud.” The St Mary’s Juniors Williams (U11 Kings). service awards. Tyres & Tests Ltd ISHOP UCKLAND CLUTCHES | BRAKES B All A BATTERIES | EXHAUSTS Makes GROUP AUTO - AUTOCARE GARAGE APPROVED of COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES DIAGNOSTICS Tyres MEMBER OF THE GOOD GARAGE SCHEME MASTER GARAGE 2013 www.approvedgarage.co.uk Class Four, Five, 7 MOTs Member of the motor industry code of Practice Please don’t hesitate to contact us as we’re more than happy to help! 9 Chester Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7LP Tel: 01388 604485 / 661339 / 605687 www.bishopaucklandtyreandtests.co.uk www.bishopauckland-tyres.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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