Wednesday, 1 THE MERCURY Wednesday, 2nd March, 1983. football originally have been precisely about her welfare. The daughter Daughters as answered. Tell pupils the was contacted, she came immediate­ A tough contest in 10 sports What we are presented with is ly and found her mother uncon­ last ga an abundance of arguments (some other side too scious. She had been in -this con­ well as sons Mm of which are the much loved straws dition for some time, but has since but nobody cared who won! of a drowning, politically right Please allow me to offer a com­ made a good recovery. from J. When giving legal advice to upon the 94% of our children in point of view) which seeks to hide ment on your report on Peace A person with an invalid husband Barnard Cast! Durham County Council concern­ this country who attend state the bare fact that private educa­ Action Teesdale. who needs full-care attention day matches continui ing the 1944 Education Act, I schools by next year’s cuts? This tion for the small minority, directly I assume that the invitation to and night, and has had a .telephone they took on It wonder if Mr I. Wilkie actually will be another £4 million in or indirectly, damages the provision explain to the lower sixth form of installed from the fund, says: “The Great Britain. 1 made dear his concern for the D urham . of state education for the majority. the anti-nuclear telephone has been a great help to H) drubbing i state system by pointing out that The state sector needs parents An intelleotual assessment of the unilateralist view on world dis­ me. If I need the doctor during K.G.B. they earr the very basis of the 1944 Act, in the dale to become vociferous points given in both issues of the armament was issued at least with the night, I don’t have to go out The town batt equali-ty of opportunity for all on behalf of their daughters Mercury, which rises above the the approval of, if not directly by, and find a telephone, I just ring found wanting children, is under serious threat attending comprehensive schools as emotional self-protectionism of the school authorities. immediately. I am not able «to go department. Afte through a dramatic reduction of they are for their sons at Barnard some of last week’s writers, will I look forward to reading a out much, and can keep in touch corners and a resources in recent years. Castle School. Then with adequate reveal that only the points about further report in your fine news­ with the family. I don’t feel so D. Stanwix faile Did he question the authority as resources the schools attended by the 1944 act are of value. Even paper of the comparable and cut off as I used to. I am grateful and K.GJB. tool to why they have allowed the the vast majority will even better laws can become outdated as society balancing action taken by the to Link Line for all the help they extra height she pupil/tecaher .ratio in local primary succeed in providing the first rate progresses. school authorities to present to have -given me.” comer was head schools, resulting in an increase in education that we all desire. I would say to Valerie Metcalfe those students the arguments on If anyone knows of any person m the number of mixed age classes? A L A N BEST. that indeed she is entitled to the the other side of this great debate: who would benefit from this ser­ At last the to Or why out of 104 education 3 Marwood View, . “same as everyone else.” However the dangers of peace of unilateral vice, we would be pleased to hear showed K.G.B. v authorities, is in what she has done is to buy a nuclear disarmament; dangers which from them. We are always in need back when they i 93rd position with regard to their •little extra at the expense of the are recognised not only by political of more volunteers—it takes only a handball. N. Oat spending on books and materials? majority. Also, what about the leaders of all the main parties in small amount of your .time to help kick but drove j Private schools this country but also by the Church others. Do join us, either by con­ Or why they have sapped the rights of the millions of taxpayers But with spirit who have contributed, unwillingly, of England in General Synod. tacting Jean — Teesdale 37392, goodwill and morale of their Castle charged f< to private education, with which F. J. LEISHMAN. Pauline—Teesdale 50216, or coming teaching force through a prolonged rewarded when 1 damage others Saltou-n House, Cotherstone. to our annual meeting on Tuesday, dispute over supply cover in which they disagree. is a corner. Thi To Brian Blackburn I would say 10th May, 7-15 p.m at Barnard they last week admitted the Having read the profusion of fired, (bough, beca that indeed, privilege gained by Castle Day Centre where you can teachers were talking common empty justifications of private edu­ ivay and made to personal merit and that gained by Telephone call meet us and hear about our work. sense? cation in last week’s Mercury, I dose range headei purchasing power are two very JEAN HUDSON. The 1982 cut in the education urge your readers to re-read these Over 350 pupils used Pupils used -the m ain school, K.G.B. began tc different things in a fair and oaring Chatwood Lodge, S taint on. budget imposed by central govern­ and the letters printed the previous saved a life brains and brawn in an fields swimming baths, yard and Barnard Cadtie ga society. His definition; of education m ent was £3*4 million. W hat week. I would ask them to ponder afternoon of entertain­ sports hall to enjoy basketball, to the first half \ as “training mentally and morally additional hardships will be brought how many of the points raised May we, the volunteer members Fireworks plea ment and competition at badminton, soccer, squash, shoot­ courageously clipp in preparation for life” is itself an of Friends of Link Line, say thank School on ing, chess, cross country running, Dye free-kick. Ha indictment of the gross immorality you to all the organisations in the Could I please use a little of Wednesday. swimming, rugby and table tennis. The town found of private education in such a area who gave so generously to­ your valued and weld read letter Pupils from the school competed Each boy couid take part in only great pressure a society. wards the cost of installing .tele­ space to remind the people of against Durham schoolboys in 10 one event to ensure .that as many made several ii K. W. BUCKLE. phones for Link Line? Middieton^in-Teesdale area, especial­ events ranging from chess to cross as possible joined in. Our pictures Comer after conn Blackton House, Eggleston. Link Line is an organisation ly those with young families, of country running, shooting to squash show one of the basketball teams way but the defen< providing a regular telephone ‘good the Chamber of Trades concern —and nobody .really cared who won. and a seven-a-s-ide rugby team. ed by man-of--the-n neighbour* service to elderly, dis­ for the future of the village’s bon­ Mr John Oates, a teacher who Basketball players are Andrew Mc- kept the town inr Glossing over abled or other persons in the Tees­ fire might. helped arrange -the events, explain­ Callum, Leonard Kirk, Mark Swin- Barnard Castle dale district who are at risk on Though there may be those who ed: “The idea is to promote sport bank, Graeme Addison, Stuart forcing good saves account of physical or mental dis­ rxCLUSIVE KITCHENS disapprove of fireworks there can for the fun of participating rather Drysdale, Jonathon Pragnell and D. Eccies went c ability, or geographical or social be very few who would not agree •than to win. A similar event was onslaught N. Oate Country Manor ore specialists in the design, manufacture and some facts Andrew Danby. isolation. that this annual event is one of •held at Durham last year. We’re In the rugby team is Russell number of crosses installation of custom made furniture far kitchens and I anticipate a broad response to Sometimes the people who need the best ways of ensuring a safe not recording any results, and hope Richardson, Tim Blackburn, Roger J. Walker hit the bedrooms. Each set of units is individually made to measure recent correspondence concerning the service most do not have a celebration of Guy Fawke’s night to involve more schools on future Blamire, Alan Rees, Alistair Stout, the edge of the bo to suit clients' requirements. private education. I beg leave to telephone, nor the means to instal as well as being an excellent com­ occasions.' Andy Baker and John Walker. of a deflection. Any finish can be specified, from laminate to solid woods such draw your readers’ attention, to the one. To date we have five tele­ munity event. M Last weekend Ba as cherry, chestnut, oak, mahogany and pine. most insidious point made in the phones. The recipients are delighted There is no doubt that the event foul of a last gas Country Manor offers a complete service, which includes letter beaded, ‘Much loved jargon and extremely grateful, both to will not continue unless a number time were thank have the telephone—which in some kitchen planning and design, and all tiling, plumbing and of the left.’ of helpful and interested people Result: Barnard Ca electrics. Having been pigeonholed by Mr cases is their lifeline—and the come forward at the next Chamber 1 Blackburn as being ‘one of the friendship of a volunteer. of Trade meeting with offers of a Barnard Castle: Country Manor Kitchens political left’ I would point out how Many of our people are unable little time and enthusiasm. We shall Bonowdale, A. D ready are the ‘Right’ to gloss over to leave their homes and a chat look forward to seeing you at 7-30 M. Trayoor, J. W Unit B, Cockfield Industrie! Estate unacceptable facts, concerned in often either cheers them up or p.m. on Monday, 7th March, at son, N. Oates, I. E Cockfield plain terms, by decrying such truths helps clarify some of their prob­ the Working Men’s Club, Middle- M. Watson. Sub. 1 lems ton. Ibis Sunday Bam , Co. Durham as ‘jargon.’ A. BYRNE. One person’s life has, according DAVID WESTON, to Ash Tree. Tel. Bishop Auckland 710082 (day), 718466 (evening) 3 Highcftff Edge, Winston. to her daughter, been saved this vice-chairman. year through the service because Middietom-in-Teesdale and District Wherry j a volunteer became concerned Chamber of TYade. off in st Barnard Castle 'Y WOMEN’S INSTITUTES hard to earn a poii MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE her life and work in Malasi-a as a Decker on Sunday, We made a good start to our health officer. Many items were defeats in previc January meeting by enrolling nine handed round with a story attach­ season. new members. AM were welcomed ed to .them, things that Mrs Allen With luck Y.h by Mrs E. Beadle. picked up on her 'travels. Mrs snatched a win a Business was dealt with along Acres gave the vote of thanks on i much of the mat< with the county letter. Members behalf of everyone. second half under were reminded of a jumble sale Guests and members took part sure they were hap which we hope to have on 9th in games bringing a very pleasant April. A few of our members elect­ and friendly evening to an end. FIVES AND THREES points, with Cricketers’ Arms 81 The first half Harmire Road, Barnard Castle ed to go to Newbiggin W.I. birth­ Mass A. Raine won the surprise and Turk’s Head, Old Well, Oak sides pushing f< day party. box. Mrs Teward thanked Mickle- Tree, Raby and Diamond scrambl­ often missing CO. DURHAM The committee served a savory ton on behalf of all guests. Half the teams ing to climb from -the danger zone. The home team There have been developments in possession but Y Telephone Teesdale (083S) 37002 or 38023 supper foMowed by tea and biscuits EVENWOOD which all enjoyed. As we did not still in B Division which have altered -the are in attack. Some 38 members and two complexion of the promotion race. Stephen Hall have a speaker a domino drive visitors attended. After the county Proprietors; ANNE and KEN THOMPSON was organised, winners being, Mrs George and Dragon A now top the against the pa letter was attended to .the treasurer, with a shout table with 109 points after thrash­ challenge, but tl LIZ and MIKE RUDD P. Wearmouth, Mrs F. Lillicrap Mrs V. Proud, gave a very good This week finds the A Division ing K irk Inn 7-2. and Mrs N. Addison. report. Nominations were asked for championship battle raging fiercely Kirk, leaders for the past eight The surprise box was won by delegate to the spring council meet­ in the league with possibly half Mrs J. Atkinson. The competition, ing in Spennymoor. weeks, now find themselves in Paul and Ruth Gregory would like to thank all the the teams having a realistic ohance fourth place with 106. Between prettiest tea towel, was won by It was decided to hold a coffee of taking the title. With a third M rs M. Garga te. evening on 21st September. Names these team s on 107 are Commercial customers for their friendship and support during their of the fixtures to play St would and Royal. Montalbo now appear were taken for the spring group take a brave man to forecast the in fifth place on 100 after record­ MICKLETON meeting to be held on 19th April years at the Red Well Inn winners. ing a tremendous 9-0 victory over Mrs Watson welcomed members at Butterknowle. the unfortunate Middleton W.M.C. T a r and guests to the meeting which An extra competition for the After a continuous battle with B. We extend our good wishes to Anne and Ken Thompson, was our 55th birthday party. Mrs April meeting will be the prettiest Middleton and Barnard Castle Club Northern Winter read the minutes, cor­ umbrella, the winner to go forward B, for the leadership, Club A Division: Oak Tree 3, Barnard Liz and Mike Rudd who are taking over on Thursday, respondence and county letter. to .the group meeting. Entertainers A are now level at the top with Castle W.M.C. A 6; Diamond 5, Business was dealt with and the for the evening, Baits and Pieces, Royal Star on 100 points. Next Beaconsfield A 4; Middleton C harters 3rd March, and feel sure that they will get the same party got underway. were unable to attend. We hope come Coach and Horses on 99, W.M.C. A 5, George and Dragon Everyone sat down to a lovely to have them at a later date. hotly pursued by George and 4; Coach and Horses 5, Cricket fo r support, and we personally take this opportunity of meal. Once again Mrs CdlHnson A delicious pie and pea supper Dragon B and Middleton A both Club A 4; Barnard Castle W.M.C. RESIDENTS excelled herself in providing us was served by the tea committee with 98. B 5, Turk’s Head 4; Raby 5, wishing them well with a beautiful supper. Thank and it was thoroughly enjoyed by In sixth place are Beaconsfield Cricketers’ Arms 4; Oddfellows 5, you to all the commStee for help­ all. The competition was a glass A 95 and still very much in the Bowes W.M.C. 4; Old Well 4, PERIOD / ing with flower and table arrange­ serving dish. The winner was Mrs hunt on 94 are current champions Royal Star 5. We, as the new owners, look forward to meeting all of the ments. Mrs T. Dent cut the cake Law; 2, Mrs Burney; 3, Mrs Lamb. Barnard Castle W.M.C. B. B Division: Smallways 6, Golden BARNARD wishing the institute more success The evening was rounded off with At the other end the relegation Lion 3; Black Horse 2, Blacksmiths Red Well Inn's customers in due course and look forward to In future years. several games of bingo. Miss battle h no less intense, the bottom 7; Edge Hotel 4, Commercial 5 FARMERS Our speaker for the evening was Maureen Bowen, one of the places being occupied by Odd­ D.L.I. Club 4, White Swan 5; Mon Weekly Sale of C being of service to both old and new friends Mrs Allen from Romaldkirk on visitors, won the raffle. fellows and Bowes W.M.C. 78 ta-lbo 9, M iddleton W.M.C. B 0 Beaconfcfield B 5, Unicom 4 Sale of FATSTCX HOME CATERING George and Dragon 7, Kirk Inn 2 We shall be delighted to meet the trades people of the town Cricket Club B 2, Royal 7. Sale of STORE C FOR GOOD FOOD Re-upholstery ANTIQUES AND whenever convenient to them and hope that the goodwill CURIOS WANTED hUeadal^815 established by the Red Well may continue HIGH STANDARD Free estimates for your TALLENTIRE BAR SEATING Single items or & W H ITE ALL KINDS OF PARTIES " t h e M CARAVAN SEATS entire households inside or outside the home JOINERY FAR We should like to take this opportunity to thank Ruth and No party too large or too small 3-PIECE SUITES MANUFACTURERS down to TOP PRICES PAID F or all teal Sale for Paul for their helpful and welcoming approach to the transfer Freexer Orders Taken OTTOMANS & STOOLS Phone Standard and Purpose Made Se t t l e , also Hotel Relief Staff arranged DISPERSAL sal of the business and to wish them a most happy life in Joinery, Stairs, Windows, Doors? Pots and other equipment hired Bishop Auckland 833013 I IN -C A LF HIL1 M. M. GARVEY Frames, etc. JWord Bull, alsc Wetherby All dishes home-made NEWGATE SALEROOMS 487747 Trade and D.I.Y. •HEREFORD X Prices to suit your packet tees close 8th BARNARD CASTLE Wolsingham 7216 18/20 LeadenhaD Street WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU ALL Call Richmond 3915 Darlington teberry View, Messages Teesdale 21235 TEL. TEESDALE 37260 DO IT NOW Phone Teesdale 60607 ‘tewneTeesdal