,ember> Wednesday. 19th December, 1984 THE MERCURY POLICE HAD DRINK AT

dified by Secretary RAIDED IN N -c o u r t t o l d it notice l Inquiry Two policemen who raided a village inn during an after-hours irinking ort have session are to be charged with having a late drink there themselves The two constables returned to for 23 years, first at Sayer did not wish him to make and then Whorlton, and had always any reference to the conduct oi [ Fridays the Bridge Inn, Whorlton, after. the raid had been completed, it acted in a reliable, responsible and the two police officers. DOLBY, respectable manner, with an un­ For 23 years she had enjoyed Council. was alleged at Teesdale Court on Wednesday. blemished record. the most cordial and harmonious On the night of the offence a of relationships with police officers The landlady, Mrs Dorothy woman friend was celebrating a and had helped them in various Sayer, pleaded guilty to supplying birthday, and the euphoria spilled ways. liquor out of hours. She was fined over in a way it should not have He asked the magistrates to treat I £100 with £20 costs. done. The late drinking was not this as a one-off situation, and r LTD Mr David Morgan, prosecuting, something that happened every to accept her apologies and regrets. told how Police Sergeant Russell night, but it happened in the con­ Mr Morgan, for the prosecution, Elliott was passing through Whorl- text of itihis joyous celebration. then pointed out that Sergeant ton at 12-35 a.m. on a Saturday When the three police officers Elliott had nothing to do with the in August when he saw lights on arrived she was taken into the alleged return to the inn. in the inn and cars parked outside. kitchen, and then all three left He said a report about it had A piano was being played and the premises 15 minutes later. been s nt to the director of public people were sitting in the bar. “But some time after that the prosecutions, and proceedings were (4, at 4 pm two police constables returned and to be taken against the constables He called other officers, then had a drink in these premises,” in another court. 35, at 8 am I went in with the two constables at added Mr Manning. A police spokesman stated later 12-45 a.m. There were 12—15 He said he did not want to that ili* two constables had not you for your people there. Mrs Sayer, who was cast aspertions on anyone, and Mrs been suspended from duty. ood Christmas behind the bar, confirmed that she had no extension. Pupils of Ramshaw School entertained a packed school She said: “Come on sergeant, hall with two plays. The infants, pictured here, performed tins galore in I have a living to make. I keep Departments Lido shed is not to be a traditional nativity play, while juniors performed their BMX riders seem set to a good house. There’s never any own version of Hansel and Gretal. trouble.” house Biscuits (Mir Michael Manning, defending, used as a first aid post get new track laid out MaWiWiMiS said Mrs Sayer had been a licensee Farewell to Stan Longstaff A plan by Mr R. R. Dunn to use a timber shed at Young cycling fans could soon have a BMX track laid Whorlton Lido as a first aid post has been turned down Candlelit carols out for them in Middleton, on the lines of the one which \ Disco by Teesdale councillors, despite a plea that one is badly is proving so successful in . Barnard Castle Contact Group needed. ivate Parties held a carol service attended by A group of parents are keen was that it was near the doctors* 30 members and two guests. The The plans committee decided that if there was no first aid post be­ to have an area properly marked surgery, which would be handy in $21420 candlelit service at Advent is al­ it would not be right in the place cause consent had been refused, out, with all the usual stunt equip­ case of accidents. ways one of the highlights of the suggested, and that some other the council could be held respons­ ment, on the old allotment land Coun. Ken Coates suggested the year. position or building on the lido ible. at Leekworth Gardens. would be better. Coun. Ken Walton said he was organisers at Middleton should call ook Bible readings and poems were : glad Mr Dunn owned the site Teesdale Council, which owns on the Barnard Castle club for read by Mesdames L. Stoddart, J. An earlier application to put it Abraham, H. Alderson, R. Bell, rather than the council. Mr Dunn the site, is willing to hand it over, help with the planning, as it was trie in the same place had been defer­ had made it into a useful area, as long as Middleton Parish Coun­ already running successfully. “ I’m E. Blakemore, E. Jackson and red so that Mr Dunn could suggest whereas the council would have cil assumes control of it. sure they could get a lot of help t Sweep Miss M. Thompson. Singing of a more suitable one. But as he familiar carols with tiheir message done nothing. Mr Edward Pooley, clerk said down here,” he said. had come forward with no other the council could only grant a >27418 of hope has a wonderful meaning He was doing a good job and Coun. Peter Fergus thought the idea, Mr Michael Pease, chief should be allowed to put in proper lease to a permanent body such to each member. planning officer, asked for it to council should do everything pos- Thoughts of the stable remind first aid faoilties. as the parish council rather than N-TEESDALE be rejected. to any new organisation. I sible to help the BMX enthusiasts, STRICT us that He came humbly into the But other members felt the posi­ | as the craze was taking the country 3F TRADE world as the servant of all. The Coun. Jim Barker said it was tion was wrong, and that it would Coun. John Gwillim said he was by storm. be better to put the hut in a TMAS star reminds us that all men only a small hut and it should be 100 per cent in favour of a new But other crazes had come and brilliant and clever like the wise different position, with adequate > DRIVE allowed. It was essential for a track. At the moment youngsters then died away, and he feared this men or lowly and humble like the holiday site like this attracting screening, or to put first aid equip­ were using the car park or pave­ might happen with BMX sometime ght ment in one of the existing build­ I shepherds can be led to Christ and large numbers of summer visitors ments for BMX cycling, and this in the future. For this reason it ings. 1 HALL have their need met in Him. to have a first aid post. was dangerous to themselves and was better for the land to be leased p.m. The angels convey to us the There had been two accidents in others. to the parish council rather than ins and other truth that wherever men are pre­ the past year, and that had made Coun. Mrs Dianne Austin said | to an organisation which might prizes pared to wait quietly for God’s Mr Dunn realise one was needed. Quiz team third Lord Barnard had already released I disappear. Refreshments leading He will break through to He wanted to put some bandages A team of four members from a piece of land which could be Mr Pooley said the land was them. “May this be true for all and a bed in it so that any injured Y.F.C. represented Win­ used for BMX, but it was some , originally earmarked for housing. of us this Advent,” says the group. person could lie and wait for an ston Village Hall and all Teesdale distance from the village and had But then it was found not to be i K.O. An appetising supper was greatly ambulance or doctor. . District in the final of a general been spoiled by people on motor­ suitable, and it was also rejected > CROWN enjoyed. Coun. John GwilMtn thought that j knowledge quiz organised by cycles. as a factory site. He thought there ,ETON Federation of The allotment land would be was little possibility7 of anything 00 Community Organisations in Shake­ better as it could be supervised being built on it in the near Death 1 speare Hall, Durham. Retiring after 21 years’ service Making the presentation, depart­ more easily. She suggested the future. in the primary department at ment head Mr Malcolm Rainey- 1 Start Off § The team was placed third, the council should agree to lease it Coun. Mrs Mary D*Aguiar point- 8 p.m. prompt GLAXO winners being a team from King Glaxo, Barnard Castle, Stan Long- Brown (Tight) thanked Mr Long- to the parish, so that plans could i ed out that a similar land lease staff was presented with a print staff for his long and loyal service th December i James 1st C.A., ; be made. had been successful at , when and a book of signatures from with the company and wished him 4 entries i Sports and Social Club 2, West Pel ton Community As­ One reason given by the appli­ a plot was handed over for use s” T.C. sociation. friends and colleagues throughout every happiness in his retirement. cants for this being a good site as a playground. i i the factory. OYAL § A MERRY CHRISTMAS i LAND L. BREEDON § i A. 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