Issue No 9 Volume 12 Lanchester, September 2011 For contact information, see page 2 ANNUAL LEEK SHOW

Vince Pickersgill triumphs with his Gladioli Lanchester Social Club held their Annual Leek Show as usual on the second weekend in September. Benching, and judging by Brian Young, took place on the Saturday afternoon followed by further viewing that evening. On Sunday there were more viewing opportunities with the presentations and auction taking place later. It is such a pity that the membership has decreased to eleven during the last few years. Norman Holmes wins first prize for some Terry Barras with his successful Mixed Veg More people are magnificent Blench Leeks encouraged to join this gladly be given help competitions except from Durham, Shotley gardeners who have enthusiastic group of by expert stalwarts for certain categories Bridge and Catchgate. allotments in the village? vegetable and flower who have been of leeks are open to non Where were all those growers. Those who members for many members and several Lancestrians, especially Continued are inexperienced will years. All of those turned up the enthusiastic on page 6 The Village Voice Page 1 THE Dear VILLAGE IT'S ALL Village.... VOICE ABOUT PEOPLE The views expressed in letters SOLAR PANELS 3G to the editor are not necessarily BOYS’ those of the newspaper, the editor or persons working for ARE THEY FOR YOU? MOBILE the newspaper. The editor BRIGADE retains the right to cut or Uncertain over the Lanchester Partnership PHONE otherwise amend any letter RECYCLING number of choices? Green Group have published. Letters must contain COVERAGE your name, address and The Boys’ Brigade would Find out more from local organised a meeting to telephone no., all of which like to thank everyone people with firsthand provide some may be withheld at your IN request. who is backing its experience of fitting solar independent information. campaign to recycle old panels. David Smith will be LANCHESTER Dear Village Voice printer cartridges and Over the last few months presenting some facts and The BBC has launched I have recently had mobile phones and would more and more Lanchester then there will be an a map that shows 3G major surgery at the ask that you keep them roofs can be seen covered opportunity to listen to mobile phone coverage cardiothoracic unit, coming. We particularly with solar panels as more several local people share around the country. Freeman Road hospital, would like to thank Tony residents take on the their experiences and even This shows patchy where I received at Lanchester Post Office challenge of producing a chance to arrange a visit coverage of 3G in excellent care. for kindly agreeing to some of their own to view their installations Lanchester. Coverage Words cannot begin to have a box in the Post electricity. Many others at a convenient time. And appears to be a little express how grateful I Office where these can be are also contemplating while you are at the club better to the west of the am for all my lovely left. We have currently this home improvement as perhaps a chance also to A691 but only 2G is cards and get well raised over £100. the return on the see the workings of their shown as available in wishes. It makes me feel We are now expanding investment seems almost new solar panels too. the village centre from very fortunate to live in our recycling campaign to ‘too good to be true’ but If you’re interested in most providers. a village that is include CDs and DVDs. an initial enquiry can finding out more come to: On the BBC website you abundant with so many Any CD Album that throw up many tricky Lanchester Social Club can look at the coverage caring and thoughtful has the original artwork, questions. What type of Thursday 6th October for each phone people. the disc and a case with panels would I need? 7.30 pm company which could I would also like to thank the barcode is worth Does my roof have a be useful when the fantastic support money to Lanchester BB. suitable pitch? How long TRAINERS choosing a phone from neighbours, Now is the time to sort out will they take to install? FOUND service provider. friends and family. your collection, make How long will it take to get A pair of leather Nike To view the map, go to They’re making my room for new ones and let some returns on my brand trainers, sky blue/ bbc.co.uk and search for healing process so us have all those that are investment? Who are the white, have been found at 3G map. You will need to much easier. surplus to you. We would best local installers? Lanchester Cricket Club enter your postcode. Sincere thanks be happy to collect if more To try to answer some of playing field. Please Click the buttons at the Chris Wilson convenient. Contact these queries about the contact Wendy on top of the map to reveal Church View either Vicky 521853 or Eric benefits and pitfalls of 07746053202 if they the coverage for each 521323. fitting solar panels belong to you. mobile phone company. To contact the Village Lanchester Community Centre Voice Having a meeting, party or function? By email: lanchestervillagevoice Your Community Centre is available to hire @yahoo.co.uk (please 3 FUNCTION ROOMS AND 3 MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE TO HIRE include Village Voice in the Subject line). 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The Village Voice Page 2 HADRIAN’S WALL CONQUERED! Linda and Brian Haynes beautiful granddaughter completed the Bethany and her family, Hadrian’s Wall path all the good people of walk from Wallsend to Lanchester, Scotland, Bowness on Solway on Yorkshire, Cambridge Saturday 10th and as far away as September without too America who many blisters and only contributed so minor aches and pains. generously to On the way we Bethany’s fund. encountered stubborn You exceeded our cows, herds of sheep, expectations and it mud, wind and odd days looks as though the of driving rain, but the fund will reach comradeship of fellow approximately £3000. hardy travellers made Thank you to all of you, up for any downside to known and unknown to the six day trek. us, for your wonderful We would like to support. thank, on behalf of our Linda and Brian Haynes Brian and Linda Haynes at the end of Hadrian’s Wall Path LUCY EMMERSON CELEBRATES G WELFORD TREE SERVICES 100th BIRTHDAY Hardwood Logs £70 per Load Lucy, who currently lives It was an exciting day at during the war. Softwood Logs £60 per Load and looks after herself in the Garden Centre for Lucy was married for 60 Trees Wanted her bungalow at Esh Lucy, a really lively, years - her husband died Tree Work Undertaken Winning, celebrated her smiling, talkative lady, ten years ago and she Hedges Trimmed 100th birthday on who was presented with has also outlived her two Tel: 01207 506401 Mobile: 07710 325793 Tuesday 13th September flowers and a birthday sons. However, her in some style. There were cake, and had with her a family give her three events. On the card from the Queen and tremendous pleasure. Dys-Spell actual day, friends and a telegram from the She has seven family who travelled from Ministry of Pensions. grandchildren, thirteen Dyslexia Centre www.dys-spell.co.uk as far as Spain and New During her long life Lucy great grandchildren and Dyslexia support and tuition based in Consett Zealand, gathered worked at Mildred eleven great great Help with reading and spelling for age 8 through to adult together for a party. The College, Durham, and at grandchildren. It was a Workplace skills and Touch typing lessons next day there was a an ammunition factory fine day for a lovely lady. celebration at the Durham For more information please call Maggie on 01207 693940 or 07939559662 Alliance Day Care Email: [email protected] Community Centre at Brancepeth, which Lucy attends regularly and where she has many friends. On the Thursday there was a surprise day out when Lucy and friends were taken out on a surprise trip to Lanchester Garden Centre Est 12 years where they enjoyed an QUALITY CARE excellent lunch. It seemed FOR YOU AND YOUR HAIR quite coincidental that Ring Jeni, Michelle or Natalie Lucy was actually married at Lanchester Registry for an appointment Office, seventy years Lucy with carers, Lisa, Eileen and Kath at their 01207 520926 ago. lunch at Lanchester Garden Centre

NUTRITION TAILORED TO YOUR PETS NEEDS. BIG RANGE OF MAJOR MANUFACTURERS STOCKED. FREE LOCAL DELIVERY. www.lilydalepetsupplies.co.uk Tel - 01207 529680 The Village Voice Page 3 WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT Councillor Ossie Johnson Roberts draped gown in and his wife Linda are ivory gold silk, detailed pleased to announce the with delicate beading. The marriage of their daughter bridesmaids were Fiona Ailsa to Lance Bombardier Johnson (bride’s sister), Lee White, Royal Artillery. Phillipa Jose, (bride’s The warm and friendly friend), Emma and Kelly service took place in White (groom’s sisters). Lanchester All Saints They wore lovely knee Church on a very wet 11th length, tiered dresses in August and was amethyst chiffon and conducted beautifully by satin. The couple’s son Rev Peter Sinclair. During Henry wore a mini replica the signing of the register uniform to match his father the guests listened to a and was very well behaved superb rendition of Eva but very vocal, throughout Cassidy’s Songbird sung the service! The best men by Kimberley Barker, a were Adam Norris and family friend who was ably David Davison who also Smiles despite the rain as Ailsa and Lee leave Lanchester Church accompanied by Bill Gray helped the ushers to form The wedding breakfast, at on piano. Ailsa wore a a guard of honour for the Slaley Hall, was followed THE WEDDING stunning Benjamin exit from church. by an evening celebration with singer Emma BLESSING OF AUREL Part P Registered Rodham, before a disco AND CLAIRE STROKA finished off a fantastic On Saturday 3rd day despite the rain. was held at Lanchester September, the Wedding Specialising in Rewires, Inspections & The happy couple Social Club. Blessing of Aurel and Testing. All types of electrical work honeymooned in the Claire particularly Claire Stroka, nee Watson, undertaken. NO JOB TOO SMALL Carribean Island of Aruba, wanted the blessing to took place at the Call Brian 01207 283944 or off the coast of Venezuela, take place in the village Methodist Church, as she has worked as a 07534739335 and will continue to live Lanchester. They had ALL WORK GUARANTEED in Kitswell Road. hairdresser at Beryl’s for been married in Albania fifteen years. Many of the previous week. her clients and friends The bride wore a white helped to organise and 26 Front Street, and fuchsia gown, by put the final touches Lanchester Co Durham Madeline Gardiner. The together for this lovely bridesmaids wore Teatro occasion. Both Aurel and WESTLANDS 01207 520265 dresses in fuchsia. 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Much editing and GAS SAFE REGISTER provided the backdrop steward Richard Young post-production needs For free estimate and advice for a team from to see if the required to be done before then Telephone: (01207) 521501 Newcastle Amateur shots could be done though, so quite a few Mobile: 07977 502536 Cinematographer’s there. “They couldn’t late nights ahead for Association to shoot have been more the team from key scenes for their new obliging” says Rod. Newcastle ACA. Mobile PC Engineer production of ‘The Best “Everyone was really If any readers would No Call-out Charges Place’. The film is based helpful and they even like to develop their Reasonable Rates Cisco Certified on a short story by local provided us with a hobby of movie making Repairs, Servicing, Upgrades, Diagnostics north east writer Richard specimen prize leek to please contact Rod Who you Gonna Call? 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ADVANCED David Gallagher DECORATING Painter and Decorator FREE ESTIMATES 4 Woodside Tce, Trish Bennett (Social Club) Stanley presents Alan Swinburne with the Co. Durham DH9 7HG 01207 231338 Billy Brunton proudly holds his Iveson Rose Bowl for his winning 07887 881396 winning Celery and Parsnips Vase of Flowers [email protected] www.advanced-decorating.co.uk BURNHOPE LEEK SHOW

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The Village Voice Page 7 LANCHESTER PARISH COUNCIL MEETING 13th September 2011 The Police Report from received a Road Safety County Council to a letter donation. It was agreed to area in front of the Church. the PACT Meeting (see award from the High regarding the bin on the send £400 as usual, Lynwood Development. separately) was given Sheriff, a £100 grant and mineral line walk which subject to the Lions Club Cllr Wardle reported that which included the were second in a national had not been emptied looking into the problem a Steering Committee has Neighbourhood Warden competition. There was stated that the bin is now of parking (by writing to been set up to form a report. This report much discussion and included in the weekly the Police) and also to Community Interest mentioned litter in praise from Members and cleaning cycle. request the Lions to Company. The Committee Kitswell Park. The bin has suggestions made, one of Home to School/College display the ‘Sponsored by acknowledges the work now been repaired by our which was to take this to transport - the Lead Lanchester Parish the Lead Officer has put village handyman David. the AAP, who have a Officer read out the reply Council’ banner. into this and Cllr Wardle St Bede’s School. Cllr meeting shortly. from Durham County Durham Rural suggested that she be Colin Burton, in the Chair, Correspondence. Council in response to a Community Council - allotted 3 hours per week introduced Beth Lanchester Allotments request for consultations their newsletter was to do work for the Meggeson, Extended Association - Minutes of results. The letter, received. Company. This was Services Co-ordinator their April and July however, did not give Lanchester Dairies Ltd - agreed, with an annual and four students at the meetings were received. these results but just gave Members received a letter review. school, Josh Littlefair, Longovicium - copies of the decision already made regarding the speed of Nine Month Bond. Rebecca Sweeney, Eoin the booklet ‘A Roman which will affect students their lorries. They asked Information on the current Stephenson and Philip Town at Lanchester’ were travelling to St Bede’s. to be given any specific investment was given and Nixon, who had put received from Friends of Public Footpath information and that they approved. together an impressive Longovicium. Diversion - the new route would work with all their AOB. Cllr Glass stated that PowerPoint presentation. Willow Burn - a letter of of the footpath at Malton, drivers. he is sometimes unable to This is part of their thanks was received. on completion of the new LINK newsletter - The access plans and planning campaign to raise Junior Football Team - a bridge, was received. latest newsletters and applications on the County awareness of the problem letter of thanks and Lanchester Lions’ notice of the AGM were Council website and asked of the 40 mph speed limit agreement to the terms Bonfire and Firework received and Cllr Burton if the Lead Officer could on the road outside the and conditions of use of Display - Members explained that LINK write to the Council and school and their efforts to the field was received. considered a request for would finish in two ask why this happens. have this reduced. These Dog litter bins - a the use of the land at the months and become This was agreed. students have already response by Durham Cricket Club and a known as Healthwatch, Date of Next Meeting. but the organisation of This will be at 7.15 pm on the new system is still Tuesday, 11th October in under debate. the Conference Room, Area Action Partnership Park House, Lanchester. (AAP) and Parish Councils Committee PLANNING (PCC). The next AAP meeting was the following MEETING day and Cllr Burton read 12th July out the matters to be discussed with regard to 2011 Lanchester. He also said Election of Chair. Mr M that he would report on Wardle was elected as the next PCC meeting, to Chairperson for the be held on 17th September, ensuing year. Ron and Maralyn O’Keefe at next month’s Parish Election of Vice Chair. are pleased to tell you that Council Meeting. Mr K Harrison was elected Cricket Club Licence as Vice Chairperson. The Glass & Art Gallery Agreement. Members Planning Applications. Medomsley Road, Consett considered additions to Members considered the the licence agreement and following applications. these were approved. It 1 Demolition of existing has new, beautiful gifts and unique artwork arriving was also agreed that a date derelict industrial every week giving you plenty of choice for every be set for inspection. building and construction occasion. Fenhall Drift Miners’ of a single dwelling on Banner. Further land east of Officials 12 years in business and even more wonderful items to negotiations have been Terrace, Malton. choose from. made with regard to Members object to this returning the banner to development and raise the These may be tough times but our prices are still Lanchester. The Parish following issues:- very gentle. Come and visit us and see for yourself. Church will be delighted i This development is to have it, with provisos. seen as unacceptable 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Saturday The Church also thanked development in the the Parish Council for countryside. Tel: 01207 583353 Email: [email protected] resurfacing the parking continued on page 9 The Village Voice Page 8 PLANNING MEETING POLICE REPORT continued from page 8 applications had been 26.07.11 to 23.08.11 Operation Livorno, been sent out to offenders. ií The size and style of approved by Durham Number of calls: 68 tackling street drinking, Noted that high visibility the dwelling is out of County Council. Dwelling burglaries: 1 continues. police presence helps deter character with the * Conservatory to rear at (Brick thrown through Community Speed Watch speeding motorists. surrounding area. 67 Foxhills Crescent, window. Offender took regularly operated in Ford Police Road Policing Unit iii As there are other Lanchester. vehicle keys from within Road alongside fixed speed has also regularly industrial undertakings in * Replacement of front and stole vehicle) + 1 visor. Warning letters have monitored Cadger Bank. the area, there is concern and rear exterior doors at attempt. for setting a precedent Park House Cottage, Other burglaries: 1 (Items for further development. Station Road. stolen from commercial iv. It is requested that the * Erection of external premises) + 1 attempt arboriculturist from the staircase and extension to (Brick thrown through County Council visit the patio to north side of window of cricket club - site to consider the property at 2 The unsuccessful attempt to proposed tree felling. Paddock. gain access) 2 Felling of one* Erection of two storey Anti-social behaviour: 9. ornamental fir tree at 31 side extension Rowdy nuisance and Front Street, Lanchester. incorporating a garage neighbour disputes being RESOLVED: no and erection of single dealt with jointly by objection. storey rear extension at Durham County Council 3 Felling of one ash tree 13 Colepike Road. and police. at 1 Prospect Terrace, * Change of use from Criminal damage to Lanchester. Members shop to hot food vehicles: 4. Vehicles expressed concern that takeaway at 21 Front damaged by intoxicated the tree was protected by Street. youths are being dealt with a Tree Preservation Order. * Replace bay window by Youth Offending Team. RESOLVED: that with French doors, Criminal damage to Members ask that the original footprint of bay premises: 1. Newsagent’s matter be referred to the window to be window smashed - youth County Council officers maintained. Replace arrested and dealt with. for their professional original felted flat roof Theft: 1. Fuel taken from opinion about TPO status to by window with tractor tank on farm. and tree quality. pitched slated roof, 4 Listed Buildingreplace original front Consent for renovations door with window Three Horseshoes to roof including refixing (retrospective) at 9 of original salvaged Officials Terrace, Malton. stone slabs and ridges * Conservation area Maiden Law (replacing damaged to consent to demolish a match existing). Replace storage barn and replace lead flashing strip, original with two detached roof covering to front dwellings at Greystone, elevation and fit Crow Hall. breathable felt laid on * Demolition of existing eaves protectors and storage barn and erection treated counter batons of two detached dwellings and ridges at 27 Front at Greystone, Crow Hall. Street, Lanchester. * Felling of one cherry RESOLVED: no tree at 4 Lee Hill Court. objection, subject to it * Retrospective planning complying with permission to amend the conditions for Grade II external boundary wall status and Village Design and parking area to the Statement criteria. south of the stables and Members discussed the goose house at Middle An exciting new venue for eating & drinking. Lanchester Arms. Newbiggen Farm, RESOLVED: that Newbiggen Lane. Open all day (closed Mondays) information is sought * Erection of timber Fresh food expertly prepared, conservatory, from the County Council fencing and gates restaurant, log fire, garden. as to the expiry date of the (retrospective) at The Gin current planning Gang, Newbiggen Lane. Three Horseshoes, Maiden Law, permission. * Erection of single Lanchester Decisions of the storey extension and DH7 0QT Tel: 01207 520900 Planning Authority. The decking to rear of dwelling following planning at 32 West Drive. www.glencairninns.co.uk The Village Voice Page 9 LANCHESTER LADIES

Lanchester Friends. Do you know any of them? Who? Where? When? down from one generation depict on the reverse side is lost forever and there is case of the photograph These questions arise for to another. Why is this of the photograph who or little purpose in retaining reproduced here. It is the majority of people so? Because, and this what is shown, where it the photograph. possible that some of you when they inherit applies to most of us, was taken and when. I hope that is not will recognise faces and photographs passed nobody has thought to Therefore the information necessarily true in the hopefully will be able to answer the other two MICHAEL HARROP questions ie, where and uPVC DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES when. Double Glazing Repair Service Available For Those people who know Failed Units Including Fittings: Door Locks My home furnishing service me will be aware that I Hinges etc.Fascia and Guttering From Hand Made Curtains to Garment Alterations have lived most of my 86 16 Gayle Court, Delves Lane Call Alice on 01207 529797 years in Lanchester, Consett DH8 7EJ or mobile 07913 789080 (actually in the house Telephone (01207) 504230 Free collection and delivery within local area FENSA where I was born) and REGISTERED COMPANY Mobile 07828128689 No job too small whilst I can recognise a few of the faces, not many. At least, this photograph, which I inherited from my family’s collection on the death of my sister, and which was produced by the Consett Newspaper (long gone) can become a talking point wherever village ladies meet. The only caption appearing on the reverse is “LANCHESTER FRIENDS”. Frank Tonks COMMUNITY DRAW The winning number in the Community Draw for August 2011 is 37. The draw was made by Mr N Hartley of ‘Computers for All’. The Village Voice Page 10 A MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE … As fresh The House of Commons having, but most constituency. Much of has just finished debating importantly to make the proposed Consett and As a ..... Have you forgotten how colourful the final stages of the constructive proposals Barnard Castle and “nice to touch” your carpets government’s about alternative route/ constituency is more than used to be? controversial Health and timetable amendments etc 1,000 feet above sea-level Social Care Bill, following that could be made at and therefore it may not With Rainbow International, your carpets are really deep down clean, brighter and the much vaunted limited cost but which be possible to travel soft. They smell as fresh as a daisy. ‘listening exercise’. The would make a big across the proposed We clean, care for and restore your Bill remains intact with difference to people in constituency for part of TED UNDER LICENCE carpets, rugs and upholstery and only very minor, cosmetic Lanchester and the winter, especially if much more. changes and must now Burnhope. we have weather similar Do you need your Patios & Drives pass through the House Finally, many of you will to the last two winters! power-washing? Save yourself the hard work of Lords before becoming have seen the Boundary Lanchester will be part of and let us do it for you. Simply call ...... law. Commission’s proposals this new, huge I have spent part of recess for the current North constituency. We are Rainbow International trying to organise a public West Durham now in a period of Durham & Stanley meeting in Lanchester to constituency following consultation. Lanchester 01207 501730 discuss the changes in the government’s Parish Council will be Units 1& 2 Edwardstone Road local bus services. I have decision to reduce the considering these FRANCHISE OWNED & OPERA Meadowfield Industrial Estate A now received number of MPs from 650 proposals at their next Durham DH7 8RL confirmation that Peter to 600. These proposals meeting so if you have Email: [email protected] Huntley, Chief Executive have been made purely any views you would like Web: www.rainbow-int.co.uk of Go-Ahead Northern, on electoral numbers to express about this you has agreed to attend the without regard to existing can go direct to the meeting, subject to diary community or historical Boundary Commission commitments. I am now in links. North Westwebsite or feed them into the process of organising Durham will be divided a community response via a date and a venue, as well into two seats; Consett & your local Parish as a representative from Barnard Castle, which will Councillor. Durham County Council. stretch from Hadrian’s If you need to contact me Designer Final details will be Wall in the north to the on any issue, then please Jewellery publicised widely once Yorkshire border in the write to me at Pat Glass they are confirmed. I have south and cover 2,500 sq MP, House of Commons, called this meeting to kms, whilst Crook, Tow London, SW1A 0AA, Over 20 years experience in bespoke Jewellery. Any style or colour for that special occasion. provide residents with an Law and Willington will email me at pat.glass.mp opportunity to voice the form part of the proposed @parliament.uk, or phone TIARAS, NECKLACES, EARRINGS impact that these cuts are Bishop Auckland my office on 01207 501 782. FASCINATORS CORSAGES BUTTONHOLES Gardening in October CRYSTAL BOUQUETS The abundance of spring that all tender plants like Finish lifting main-crop BRACELETS and summer seasons is half hardy fuchsia have potatoes, leaving them on HATPINS almost over but the cold been taken under cover the surface for a few hours Call Joan on 01207 520145 of winter is yet to come. before the first frost and to dry-up before you put [email protected] www.sterlingcrafts.co.uk October is the time for lift and store summer them into store. Also, you clearing up and for flowering bulbs like can fill empty spaces with thinking of Spring. The gladioli. Cut down faded some winter onions. soil is still warm so spring and dying flowers from Continue to water outdoor bedding plants and spring border perennials to tidy- crops of tomato, courgette DAVISONS flowering bulbs have the up the plants and cut a and beans to encourage a facility to become few stems with attractive continuation of the crops. Autumn established prior to the seed-heads and berries for General onset of winter. indoor displays. During this month you can Stock now available Borders Vegetable Plot still lay turf before October is the time to Once you have cleared an conditions turn cold; finish planting spring area of ground you can remove pond and water- Come and visit bedding such as dig it over and use feature pumps and store us and see our wallflower, polyanthus, compost from your bin for them for winter and empty bellis, pansy, forget-me- mulching and digging in hosepipes and watering fine selection not, etc before the soil to improve the soil. This kits bringing them inside cools down too much. is useful for emptying a for the winter. Any Divide and move lily leaf mould bin before decorative glazed pots Front Street, Leadgate bulbs, replanting them filling it up again next need emptying and immediately. Make sure month with fallen leaves. storing in a frost free place. 01207 502355 The Village Voice Page 11 LANCHESTER EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL “A lifetime burning in ornamented version of eloquent dialogue registers before style, which contrasted every moment” the original. between the performers dissipating into silence. the works of the first The fourth concert of the The ‘cello suite No 3 in C before leading the work The proceeding Gavottes half, being lighter and LEMF (Saturday 27th major began with an to an ending with the calm contained some brutal closer to conventional July) featured an all J S abstract Prelude leading of the opening movement. angular melodies and dance forms. Bach programme, into more movements with The first half of the rhythms, the final jig The concert closed with highlighting the Solo a dance like character but concert ended with the being a shadow of the the 6th Suite for ‘Cello suites. Greg Pullen much transformed by the dark and brooding ‘Cello previous endings ‘Cello. This time the (‘Cello and Viola da genius of Bach. Suite No 5 in C minor. The bringing the work to an music was exuberant Gamba) returned to The performance of the texture of the opening uneasy conclusion. and life affirming. The complete the cycle Sarabande was truly Prelude was sparse as it Part two began with music seemed to leap off started two years inspired with its profound became an ominous Bach’s last completed the page and dance previously and Dr Brunt statements. The music lamentation using the work, a chorale prelude triumphantly around the returned to play then returned to more high registers of the ‘cello. for organ, clearly church as the Harpsichord and Organ. dances interspersed with The dance movements reflecting early and later movements proceeded The opening chorale some darker moments. seemed to have lost works with melodic each other. From the preludes represented The sonata in D major for cohesion, however the figurations weaving assertive opening different facets of Bach’s viola da gamba and organ Courante brought some around the chorale, prelude to the dancing, technique. The first was began with an relief before ending culminating in a series of almost folk-like jig of declamatory character, uncomplicated adagio, abruptly. The music of gentle harmonies. uplifting jig rounded off the second more leading to a more complex the central Sarabande Dr Brunt expertly played a superlative concert introspective; the last, allegro. The central was fragmentary a selection from Bach’s from two superb a highly decorated, movement featured an returning to the lower overture in the French musicians. “REQUIEM FROM THE RENAISSANCE” The last concert of the plainsong running questioning opening The Clerks sang Gibbons, cumulating in a Lanchester Early Music throughout the work, movement and exquisitely and brought joyful and sonorous Festival, held on the 10th acting as a touchstone for penultimate setting of out the free counterpoint rendition of “O clap of September, saw the the music. Scripture the prophet Job’s in the music allowing it to your hands together”. return of The Clerks of readings punctuated meditations on the fate of echo around the church. The performance by Durham with Andrew sections of the music man. The requiem was a Next was some music of Andrew and the Clerks Fowler directing. Dr giving the feel of a final flourish of the great William Byrd represented was of the highest artistic Brunt returned to play devotional meditation, composer before he put in both English and Latin order throughout and the Organ. rather than simply a down his pen and the settings. provided a moving and The first half of the concert. The music Spanish Renaissance Another section memorable evening, concert was dedicated to making throughout was receded into history. dedicated to Tallis was showing that although performing the Officium superb. The Clerks sang The second half of the followed by two short the composers and their Defunctorum by Victoria. as one voice allowing the concert began with the anthems, showing the link times have disappeared It began with a dramatic full colour and timbre of austere beauty of Thomas between Tallis and the and faded from history, Organ Pavan which led the work to come out. The Tallis demonstrated in a Middle Ages. their convictions, faith into the first part of the sympathetic direction of series of short Latin The concert ended with and music still speak to us Requiem, starting with a Andrew Fowler was anthems, interspersed some more anthems and directly through time. short section of particularly telling in the with a short organ work. organ music by Orlando Neil Benzie Sweets & Treats Lanchester 23A Front Street Lanchester “Sweets from the past” Buy a gift or treat yourself Exquisite hand-made chocolates Scrumptious milkshakes Delicious ice-cream

* BUILT-UP FELT ROOFING * SLATING * * TILING * GUTTERING * uPVC FASCIAS * * SOFFITS etc. - ALL WORK GUARANTEED - FREEPHONE: Andy 01207 529936 Mobile: 07753 353906 The Clerks of Durham and Andrew Fowler The Village Voice Page 12 LANCHESTER LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY The Society’s Meetings house. Photographs of resumed after the the house, a 17th century summer recess with a talk timber-framed house, in by Bill Saunders entitled later years and as it is ‘Bessie Surtees - is she today were shown really a folk heroine?’ This together with many others was held in the of nearby buildings, in the Community Centre on very interesting talk Friday 2nd September and which wove in many facts was attended by 35 about other well-known, people. local figures. John Scott Mr Saunders had given a went into law and became talk in September last year Lord Chancellor, so and in the same amusing, perhaps his in-laws inimitable way he approved eventually. As described the he had intended going background to Bessie’s into the Church but was New Consultant from 5th October life and how she had prevented from doing so achieved fame by eloping because of the elopement, Wednesdays @ 5.30pm & 7.30pm out of the window with perhaps this is why Bessie Lanchester Social Club John Scott, a coal became so famous. 1 Newbiggen Lane merchant of whom her Next month’s meeting is parents did not approve. the Annual General Call Tracey: 07561 544019 The house, 41 Sandhill, Meeting accompanied by Newcastle, is better a talk by Eric Musgrove. known as Bessie Surtee’s Everyone is welcome.

Bill Saunders who gave a talk to the Society Blues Night LADIES WHO LUNCH Sunday 23rd October 7.00pm On a very rainy day last good fortune. We Enjoy live music by Blues guitarist John Knighton month we lightened our sampled slow cooked with a special 2 course menu spirits with a meal at the belly pork with black Blue Bell at Kip Hill. We pudding and apple mash, £15 per head including a glass of wine haven’t been for while sweet and sour pork, but the place is still as chicken stuffed with white Plus try our new autumn menu available from October friendly as ever with pudding in a peppercorn New range of speciality pizzas, gourmet pastas, flame grilled Eddie in charge and sauce and sauteed garlic steak and chicken giving the usual and chilli mushrooms. For command performance. pud we had a peach melba The Blue Bell had very dessert or toffee crunch 9 Church View, Lanchester 01207 528825 kindly given a £20 ice cream. As we listened www.valentinosdurham.co.uk voucher for the raffle at to the gentle sounds of the Thursday Club’s nostalgic music playing charity cream tea in aid of softly in the background the Great North Air we enjoyed a very Free glass of house wine with every main course (except Happy Ambulance and as one pleasant lunchtime Hour) from October 2nd – 6th on production of this voucher of our number had won it, together once again. we were all sharing in the The Gourmet Girls The Village Voice Page 13 DURHAM BIG RIDE The DBR took place on Three rides were held on Sunday 4th September the day. The junior event beginning and ending at was a circular route of 3 County Hall, Durham. The miles around the Aykley A group of weather was excellent for Heads area. The 10 mile riders setting cycling with little wind, route went through the pace at not too hot and for once a Sacriston, Witton Gilbert Maiden Law rain free day. Various and Langley Park before with some types of entertainment returning to Durham. The finding it were going on at the start 25 mile route began as the easier than before the riders set off. former but continued to others Burnhope from Sacriston through the top of Maiden Law, on to Iveston, Delves Lane then off road on the Lanchester Valley Walk back to Durham. Altogether just over 1000 riders took part and were A somewhat rewarded with a T shirt, different goody bag and medal for way of their efforts. riding 25 There were no serious miles but it injuries, just the odd fall by still takes a few riders. Marshalling pedal went well and judging by power blogs on the website, everyone seemed to enjoy their rides. THE BEAST ‘The Beast’ is the name rider fell but was not hurt Christmas is just around the corner. If you have given to the 50 mile and several decided to friends or relatives who lived in Lanchester and Durham Big Ride which push their bikes up the was held on 11th hill. An ambulance was have moved away why not buy them, at a cost of September. It began at the waiting at the top in case £25 per year, a year’s subscription for the Park & Ride, Sniperley, at there were casualties and 9.00 am on the Sunday there was a drinks station Village Voice? We will provide you with a gift morning and within half opposite the Pavilion card to send as a gift and then each month post an hour the first riders from Restaurant. Most riders a copy of the paper to your friend or relative. Infinity Cycling Club at completed the course in Meadowfield, were under 4 hours. For more information ring climbing the twisty hill at Conditions were fine but Iveston. About 400 riders windy which made it John Hurran 01207 520288 took part including the difficult for some parts of All profits will go towards the donation the Village Voice makes each Chief Constable of the course, which after year to the Lanchester Brass Band Durham, Jon Stoddart. leaving Iveston went on Iveston was quite an to Bogglehole, Knitsley, exciting place to be as the A68 to Wolsingham, riders fought to climb the upwards to Tow Law and new image hill into the village. One back to the start. hair & beauty “North East Bridal North East Award winning Champions” Premier Hair Salon Specialist in all areas of Hairdressing Beauty Treatment Complete range of beauty treatment For Women and Men Celebrating 31yrs. 1-2 Front Street Lanchester Cyclists negotiating the twisty steep hill in hairdressing 01207 520331 into Iveston The Village Voice Page 14

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St Bede students showing their enjoyment at their recent exam results The Village Voice Page 15 Graham the Gardener WILLOW BURN SPONSORED For all your Gardening Needs All Year Round A Local Business, Free Estimates and Fully Insured WALK 2011 Listening to heavy rain bars and an apple to It was a very pleasant ü Garden Maintenance ü Turfing and wind during the night sustain us on our way. walk; about £1,700 was ü Garden Tidy Ups before the walk held on We walked along the raised, which will be used ü Tree, Hedge and Shrub Work ü Weed Control August Bank Holiday mineral line to Malton, for the ever-increasing ü Beds and Borders Contact Graham on Monday, I was really along the track through running costs of the ü Grass Cutting Tel No 01207 528016 / 521803 worried about doing a 6.2 the nature reserve, then hospice. However it is ü Tubs, Pots and Baskets 0796 2236826 / 0796 2236829 mile (or even 4.6 miles), cut through two fields to hoped that a lot of money but my fears were Biggen Farm - no beasts will be raised in the future STEAMED UP DOUBLE GLAZING? groundless. The weather in the field this year. as the new building work Don’t replace the frames... just the panes! was just right for walking, Those who wanted to will start soon. Anyone Broken or Damaged Windows? fine but quite cool, take the short route then interested in making a Faulty Hinges, Handles or Locks? although the sun did took a track back on to the donation or finding out Want the Latest Energy Saving Glass? come out and it was quite line, while others about future money- 5 Year Guarantee on New Double Glazing. warm. About 40 people, continued to the road raising events can visit 0800 61 21118 young and old, set off then through Blackburn www.willow-burn.co.uk/ www.cloudy2clear.com from the King’s Head Car Farm on to the line, then fundraising or telephone REPLACING YOUR FAILED DOUBLE GLAZING Park at 10 am, all armed back to the King’s Head Claire Ross on 01207 ....we make saving money perfectly clear... with goodie bags where sandwiches were 523296 or Sue Fox on containing water, Mars kindly provided. 523295. P KIRBY Est 1987 Plumbing, Heating and Building Services Walkers Specialists in Bathroom Refurbishment meeting at the King's Head Tiling, Shower panels, Pvc Ceilings car park and all related Building work before setting Free Estimates off on the walk Tel/Fax: 01207 284230 Mob: 07836742359 Email [email protected]

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Mob: 07786248574 fundraising for our local based on local place A similar evening is hospice. names, which produced planned for the same time The evening had, once much scratching of next year, so look out for again, begun at 8.00 pm heads, and a silent the advertising, and D. FORSTER on Saturday 17th auction of, among some enjoy an excellent EST 1995 September in the Parish other items, wines, a evening while raising U.P.V.C. WINDOWS & DOORS Centre of All Saints Newcastle United signed money for an Catholic Church where shirt and works of art. exceptionally good cause. ALL ASPECTS OF U.P.V.C. UNDERTAKEN some 60 participants had FASCIA - GUTTERING - SOFFITS bought tickets. Bow Windows Doors The excited chatter from £350 from £650 quietened as the evening Willow Burn NO SALESMAN was introduced and the Trustee Paul first of four wines was CALL FOR FREE QUOTATION Jackson distributed to the eager HOME: 01207 581009 announces a tasters. The four excellent successful wines - 2 x white and 2 x MOBILE 0771 820 1050 evening for red - which had been Willow Burn All windows and doors 70mm internal generously donated by beaded to British Standards Lanchester Wine Cellars, F.E.N.S.A. REGISTERED COMPANY No 30009 were much appreciated by the tasters. The wines The Village Voice Page 16 SPEED INDICATOR - DURHAM MALTON BRIDGE ROAD Comments have been made to The Village Voice by some residents of Durham Road about the position of the Speed Indicator and also the speed of the traffic despite it being there. It has been sited behind a bus shelter, a large leafy tree and telegraph pole. It is difficult for motorists to see the Photo of the Speed Indicator on Durham Road indicator because of incorporating the various obstructions these obstructions. Although traffic has been crossing the new bridge The Village Voice has place for ten to our comments which for a few weeks the contractors finally left the site contacted Highways fourteen days on a rota have now been on Wednesday 14th September. Everything looks Action Line at Durham basis which explains registered with the fine with landscaping, road signs and bridge County Council. An why the one in question department, a new risk priority signs in place. Area Traffic Manager was removed the day assessment will take has explained that most after our photograph place before the next Speed indicators are in was taken. In view of indicator is installed. THE THURSDAY CLUB GO A TASTE OF GREECE TO WHITBY Delicious Food to Eat in or Takeaway Over the hills and far Deliveries available from 5.30 pm away for the Thursday £1 local delivery to Lanchester Club on August 18th as £1.50 delivery charge to all other areas we travelled over the (up to 6 miles) North Yorkshire Moors via Guisborough to Opening Times Whitby for a day out by Monday - Sunday 12 noon - 11 pm the sea. Also open daily for coffee, crepes and The weather was cakes from 9.00 am extremely kind and we A good view of the harbour 21 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0LA had blue skies and Tel: 01207 438 161 sunshine all day. Our had had a splendid time superb fresh Whitby coffee stop at and some had even crab to take home for a Guisborough Hall was managed to buy some treat. most refreshing with a good cup of coffee and crispy shortbread all ready and waiting for us. Once in Whitby itself we all went in different directions for lunch, some eating at the famous Magpie, some at Trenchers, some at Greens and some at a lovely restaurant overlooking the sea. There were treks up the 199 steps to the abbey, others went to view Captain Cook's memorial and the whale jaw bones. There was plenty of retail therapy and sitting by the sea enjoying the views. At the end of the day it was agreed by all, we The Village Voice Page 17 M.T.S. Electrical Service CONSETT GOLF CLUB and PAT Testing specialists CENTENARY YEAR All aspects of electrical work undertaken Visitors to the Library may Open Championship Champion, Harry Ashby, Mark Richardson 24 hour callout have seen that in addition winner, Harry Vardon. The was also a life long Electrical Engineer Free estimates to Lanchester Tennis Club, following year the Consett member. WWW.mtselectricalservices.co.uk this year is also the 100th Iron Company provided a For those of you who Tel: 07543524377 anniversary of Consett ‘state of the art’ have never seen the course, [email protected] Golf Club. The Golf Club Clubhouse, built on a it is well worth a visit, as it was formed in May 1911 prominent position provides wonderful views by a group of local overlooking the to the north and west. The BRYMAR professional and business developing course below. clubhouse is open to non- Plastering Services men, several of whom were Since then, hundreds of members and is an All aspects of internal plastering, alteration work senior managers at the then trees and shrubs have excellent place for a meal and home improvements. A quality, reliable and prosperous and enormous been planted to enhance out, a drink with friends, professional service. For information and FREE Consett Iron Company. In the vistas, and fairways or a venue for a function. quotation contact Blair on: fact, for much of its history, and greens have replaced For those interested in 07952 908 196 the Golf Club was the the original course built on playing golf, there are a range Shotley Bridge, Consett, Co Durham Company’s Club, with iron farmland. Many members of different types of workers able to have their are pleased to see that the membership. To encourage membership fees paid iconic Clubhouse still new ladies there is an directly from their wages, remains, despite some introductory taster scheme, IAN SAYER and managers filling most modernisation and and to develop juniors there of the key positions. expansion. Over the years are arrangements for Roofing Specialist For the first decade there many people from coaching in the schools. were only nine holes, but Lanchester have enjoyed Congratulations to Tel: 01207 509862 in 1922 the full course was membership, the twice Consett Golf Club and all Mobile: 07947 542570 designed by the six times English Amateur the best for the future. e-mail: [email protected] 36,Gill Street, Consett, Co Durham DH8 7JT YOUNG TENNIS COACH AWARD As Lanchester Lawn organised by Leisureworks, centres in the region. SLATING - TILING - GUTTERING - REPAIRS UPVC FASCIAS & SOFFITS - LEADWORK Tennis Club nears the end Stanley and is held to He subsequently obtained FLAT ROOFING of its year, it was terrific to honour coaches and his Level 2 accreditation add another highlight to volunteers who have been in August and, at 16 years an already packed season instrumental in delivering of age, it is a fantastic when under 16 boys sport in Derwentside. achievement for someone BILL ‘N’ GEOFF’S captain, Grant Ridley, was Since Grant was successful still at school. REAL DAIRY ICE CREAM selected as Young Coach in obtaining his Level 1 He was accompanied to of the Year at a ceremony tennis coach award earlier the ceremony by his held at the Empire Theatre this year, he has worked at parents Michelle and 07912274160 in Consett on 16th the tennis club, in local Mark and also club September. The event was schools and sports secretary Dennis Laycock. Upper Houses Farm Lanchester DH7 0RL Tel 01207 523200 Fax: 01207 521085 A NEW FOOTBALL SEASON The new football season season with a tap in, again. Ross Grundy started on 14th August Nathan Burnett scored scored his first goal for with the Division 3 twice and skipper Phil the club and Chris champions facing Bowes scored with a Hughes wrapped up the Blackhill in the first thunderous free kick. points with a screamer. Barry Peacock fixture of the season in The midweek fixture was Since then the side have UPPER HOUSE FARM, LANCHESTER Division 2. Lanchester the big local derby as had wins against the DURHAM DH7 0RL fielded three new Lanchester CC Duke of Wellington and Tel: (01207) 521826 / 529378 signings in their starting entertained Annfield Beamish and lost twice to Fax: (01207) 521085 line up - Ross Grundy, Plain CC. It was a Consett Top Club. Their Mobile : 07885 265264 Mattie Callaghan and fantastic game which most recent game saw the Dean Pearce and a fourth, APCC threatened to win side beat the then league Are you a Brian Kinsman came off as they led 3-2 with ten leaders Stanley Hibernian the bench. Lanchester minutes remaining. by 7-3 to move within one Newcastle United supporter? dominated the game from However, as we saw last point of them in third Stanley taxis provide a bus to every start to finish and secured season, there is a great place. Nathan Burnett has Newcastle United home game from a comprehensive 4-1 win fighting spirit and the side been top scorer so far with Lanchester. Anyone interested please which should have been roared back to win 5-3. seven goals, whilst contact Bill Johnston on 07931215807 even far more Nathan Burnett bagged a Richard Pearce and Phil comprehensive. Peter pair again with Phil Bowes Bowes notching four or Andrew Hill on 07766338411. Edgell resumed from last also on the score sheet each. The Village Voice Page 18 THE END OF ANOTHER BOWLING SEASON TRACY’S TAXIS visit from a team from The outdoor bowling Andrew Jobling Trophy See picture on page 24 of Lanchester based season has sadly ended. Framwellgate Moor and 2 Woods the competitors who In fairness it was not one a nice away trip to Winner Dick Ball, played on Finals Day. Friendly Taxi of the best. The Saturday Wolsingham. We have Runner-up John Hurran Please note the club service team came off worst with been playing out the Bryan Carr Trophy Annual General Meeting Tracy Smith a good number of games season with friendly (Handicap) will be held in the pavilion cancelled due to rain and rivalry in fun 'jumbles' Winner Stan Easten, on Thursday 13th 01207 528170 waterlogged greens. We competitions. Runner-up Paul Monaghan October at 7 pm. also did not do as well All of the club Crinnion Bowl Pairs with results as usual. In competitions have now Winners Tom Forster and Armstrong Plumbing & Heating been completed. Four of the past few years we Paul Monaghan, Runners- ðððFull heating systems installed. have at least got a the finals were played on up Rosemary Fawcett and runners-up spot in one of a special 'Finals Day'. Dick Ball ðððBoiler replacement and servicing. the competitions but Here are the results: Ken Tate Memorial ðððAll plumbing jobs (Small and large). sadly only mid-table Club Championship 4 Trophy Ladies ðððComplete bathrooms installed. positions for us this year. Woods Winner Christine ðððDisabled bathrooms new or modified. Nevertheless I do not Winner Alan Wharton, Monaghan, Runner-up want to finish on a down Runner-up Tom Forster Pat Rose Telephone: (01207) 507356 note. We had a couple of 3 Woods Trophy Challenge Trophy Mobile: 07812427990 enjoyable friendlies to Winner Stan Easten, Winner Pat Rose, GAS SAFE REGISTER No 206608 finish off the year - a Runner-up Peter Harrison Runner-up Joe Newton. HOWZAT! LANCHESTER SOCIAL CLUB NEWBIGGEN LANE LANCHESTER DH7 0PF The first team picked up Paul Underwood and another trophy for the Nathan Hudson featuring èWARM FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE club as they romped to in the top ten league victory in the Tom Burn batting averages, èBINGO THURSDAY NIGHTS Cup held over from last The second team also year. The match was picked up a trophy as they è50/50 DANCING FRIDAY NIGHTS against Kimblesworth defeated Evenwood in the èENTERTAINMENT EVERY and was played on their John Hodgson trophy at FOUNDED IN 1959 ground over 35 overs. Etherley. The game was SATURDAY NIGHT Despite this, Lanchester low scoring but the side batted first and scored an did enough to see off the NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME impressive 221 with pro opposition by 18 runs. In Concert room with seating for 180 available for functions Nathan Hudson leading the league, the side to any member of the community the way with 65. Paul recently defeated the Underwood, Graham last year's champions Contact Richard Young or Trish Bennett on 01207 520475 Brinton, Simon Tweedy Ashington to retain and Daniel Storey all fourth spot in their or 01207 528304 for further information contributed well in the division. Paul Burn leads total. The score proved the league batting to be way out of averages with an average Kimblesworth’s reach as of over one hundred, of Graham Brinton and including three centuries. Masoud Mirza took five The thirds finished and four wickets runners-up to Durham Exhausts at Rock Bottom Prices respectively to skittle City in the league, losing them out for 110. Stu only twice in the season We also specialise in McPhail only got to keep on each occasion by one Performance (up to 26 inch) Low Profile and 4X4 Tyres the trophy for a week wicket. They were also also as it was needed for runners-up in the Bob RUN FLAT TYRES (Now available fitted while-u-wait) this year’s final! Langford Cup when they or The firsts also made it to lost to Sacriston. Andy Tyres, MOTs, Servicing,Timing Belts, Catalysts, Wheel the biggest cup in the area Smith scored one Balancing,Oil & filter change, Laser Tracking, facing Durham Academy hundred and five fifties Brakes, Clutches, Diagnostics in the Justsport Trophy. during the season but sits The team acquitted second behind James And now we are class 4 and 7 MOT Testing Station themselves well against Robson in the averages, Car and Commercial the higher league whilst Andy’s son Craig opposition falling short tops the bowling Brickflats Garage, Tow Law, Bp Auckland of their opponents total. averages. All in all it Tel: 01388 730455 or 01388 730483 In the league, the side was an excellent season Web: www. ridleyexhausts.com finished in sixth spot with for the team. “Be Garage Wise” The Village Voice Page 19 CROSSWORD 65 ACROSS DOWN 1. Book about help (7) 1. Elgar rearranged (5) 5. Old apes turn into 2. Glorious (7) water carriers — (7) 3. Horse hair in retro- 9. — on the Rock? (9) antiques (4) 10. 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Tip into to cool before cutting. 175g/6oz light muscovado a shallow 26 x 18cm 3. Make the icing: put sugar 10 x 7in tin, then press the icing sugar in a small 140g/5oz raisins with your fingers until bowl with lemon rind. 85g/3oz desiccated smooth. Bake for 10-15 Stir in enough lemon coconut minutes, until pale juice to make a smooth grated rind of 1 lemon, golden. icing. Drizzle diagonally plus 2 tbsp juice 2. Meanwhile, make over each bar. The Village Voice Page 21 Country Paradiso Club Give Bridge a Market Social Try WHAT’S ON? The next market will be on Refreshments, a Raffle Lanchester Bridge Club Saturday 1st October from and a Big Screen Film has a friendly atmosphere Open House Mothers’ Union 10.00 - 11.30 am. The usual On Sunday October 2nd with a few club rules. We Everyone is welcome at At the meeting on 12th cakes, scones, pies, jams, we will be holding a Social have enjoyable meetings ‘Open House ‘ on the October, 7.30 pm in the crafts and plants will be in the Main Hall of the while playing the best card first Thursday of the Chapter House the on sale. Refreshments Community Centre at 7 pm game ever. month. A light (and speaker will be Ian also available. - 9.15 pm. If you are not a Bridge delicious) sandwich Enticott talking about the Short Circuit Anyone is welcome to player already it might lunch is served from work of the African join. Membership is £5 seem to be a confusing 11.30 am to 1.00 pm. in Pastors’ Fellowship. Walks and lasts a year. Entry to game with many twists the Chapter House of the 1st October, Rothbury, 5 each Social is £2.50 which and nuances, but once Parish Church. Why not The Rocking miles. Meet at Riverside covers everything. you learn the basics, you try it and bring a friend! Horse Winner car park, NU057015 (pay Occasional guest visitors can spend a lifetime Nobby Dimon’s latest at meter). Even paths with £3.50. improving your game (it’s History Society play will be performed at some steep ascents/ Screening on that night a bit like golf in that Lanchester Local History Lanchester Community descents. Stunning will be the award winning respect). Society will hold its Centre on Saturday 22nd views. film THE KING’S If you can play bridge, Annual General Meeting October at 7.30 pm. It is 15th October, Slaley, 5.5 SPEECH, starring Colin however rusty or sharp in the Small Hall of the an adaptation of D H miles. Park in village and Firth as King George VI, you might be, we can Community Centre on Lawrence’s novel and meet at Parish Church, Helena Bonham-Carter as accommodate you, or if Friday, 7th October, at takes young Paul on a wild NY972578. A figure of Elizabeth, and Geoffrey you are ready to learn the 7.30 pm. The AGM will be ride in search of two eight walk with good Rush as Lionel Logue. basics, lessons are accompanied by a talk by things; the approval of views of forests and hills. ‘Following the running in the Community Eric Musgrove and his mother and the place 29th October, Bolam Lake scandalous abdication of Centre on Thursdays. everyone is welcome to where Luck is. and Shaftoe Crags, 6 his brother, King Edward Contact may be via the attend. Tickets £8 are available miles. Meet at Visitors’ VIII, Bertie who has Secretary Jan Vasey on from the Community Centre, NZ082820 (pay at suffered from a 521948 or mobile Wildlife Group Centre, tel 01207 521275 meter). Easy walk to the debilitating speech 07802721003 or email On Tuesday 11th October or the village newsagent. Crags with breathtaking impediment all his life, is [email protected]. at 7.30 pm in the small hall views. suddenly crowned King It isn’t just for silver tops, of the Community Centre, Lanchester WI George VI. With the it does help to keep your Ian Bond will give a talk Flower Club Our next meeting will be country on the brink of brain active and it on ‘Big Cat Life’. We will be holding a held in the small hall of the war and in desperate need doesn’t cost very much Flower Workshop on Community Centre on of a leader, his wife to have some good clean Junior Wildlife Wednesday 26th October Monday 3rd October at Elizabeth seeks out the fun. Go on, what are you The October meeting on in Lanchester Community 7 pm. This is our AGM help of an eccentric waiting for? Sunday 16th will take Centre at 1.30 to 3.30 pm. and we would like speech therapist, Lionel place at Malton. Meet at This is to encourage members to please bring Logue.’ WI Coffee 10 am in the car park. anyone interested in photographs of WI The next Social will be on Morning flower arranging to maybe events you have attended Sunday November 6th at Our Autumn coffee Art Exhibition learn a few tricks of the to make a display. 7 pm when ‘Tamara morning will be held on Lanchester Art Group is trade. The demonstrator is We also need the balance Drewe’ will be screened. Wednesday 5th holding its Annual Karl Brunton a very well for the November October in the dining Exhibition of Paintings in known lady in the flower birthday meal, thank you. Sunday Bridge room of the Community Lanchester Community world and her theme will be Items for the coffee Come along to the Centre from 9.30 until Centre on Saturday 15th ‘Autumn/Christmas’. morning sales table will Community Centre (small 11.30 am. and Sunday 16th October Even if you do not want to be welcomed at this hall) on Sunday 2nd Tickets are £1 and as from 10 till 5 both days. take part, come along to meeting or can be brought October at 2.00 pm to play well as coffee you will Admission is 50p. watch; it’s very interesting along with any fresh items Bridge with a friendly be served with a Up to 40 artists will be and enjoyable. To do the on the day. group of people and at delicious home made exhibiting their work, flower arrangements the Why not come along as a the same time help the scone. There will also which covers a wide range fee is £5. To come and visitor when you can be Community Centre raise be a raffle, sales table of styles and subjects, watch the fee is £3. For the sure of a interesting some much needed and cake and produce with many paintings details of the flowers and evening and a warm funds. Cost of entry £3, stall. offered for sale. foliage you need, phone welcome. including refreshments. Everyone is welcome Refreshments are also Mrs Helen Tomlinson on and you can be sure of a available and will include 01207 503667 or Mrs friendly and relaxing teas, coffee, sandwiches, Lestrine Kelly on 01207 Body Burner circuit class morning. cakes, pies, scones etc. 521494. thurs 9.30 am at croft view hall Lanchester LANCHESTER PUBLICATIONS LTD The Village Voice burn them calories for xmas £3.00 (Publishers of ) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Call Mary for more information on Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of Lanchester Publications Ltd 07726005844 to be held at 7.00 pm on Sunday 13th November 2011 in the Dining Room of the Community Centre, Lanchester. All members of the public are welcome. The Village Voice Page 22 New Writing Lions Bonfire Table Top Sale ALL TYPES OF PLASTERING AND BRICKWORK Festival This year for once in a As last year’s event to Re-Skims, Ceilings, Concreting, Pointing ... etc Durham Dramatic Society while the event falls on raise funds for the Over 20 Years’ Experience. All Work Guaranteed is holding a New Writing 5thNovember. The venue Village Link Bus was a Festival at the City as usual will be Kitswell great success, another Theatre, Fowler’s Yard, Park. The fire will be lit at sale will be held in the 6.30 pm. More details to Social Club on Thursday Back Silver Street, Free Estimates. No Job Too Small Durham, on Friday, 30th follow next month. 10th November from QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES September and Saturday, 11.00 am - 1.00 pm. There Telephone: (01207) 284881 Mobile: 07813 339467 1st October. Red Cross will be stalls with nearly It will consist of the Christmas Fair new (and new) items, performance on each The Red Cross Christmas books, toys, etc for sale evening of 3 new plays, Fair will be held at their and also a tombola and written by members of the premises on Monday 7th raffle with prizes Society. The First Sign of November until Saturday donated by local people Madness by Chris Neville 12th November inclusive. and businesses. Please Smith, concerns the The shop will be open put the date in your diary relationship between usual times except for now. Joanna and Craig; Plan C, Monday 7th when they Anyone who would like by Alan Godfrey, depicts will open at 9.00 am and to raise money for their the members of a terrorist stay open until 8.00 pm own charities/good cell when their Plan B fails; that evening, with Mince cause or just a little extra Crossing the Line, by Pies and Ginger Wine money for Christmas, is THE ODD JOB MAN Chris Joby, concerns the available. There will also welcome. Tables cost Providing an odd job service around the Lanchester & Durham Area. artist Mondrian in dispute be a raffle. Please come £5 and can be booked in with a fellow artist and an and support the Red advance by phoning Fences, Hedges, Lawns intervention from an Cross and at the same time Karin Bravington on Flat pack furniture construction unexpected source. get those bargains you 520784. Any other odd jobs around Performances start at have been looking for at the House & Garden. 7.30 pm. Tickets cost Christmas. Lions’ Contact Simon on: 07863927105 £5.00 and are obtainable Christmas at the door. Taize Worship Taize worship will take Shopping Trip Christmas place at Lanchester Parish to York KIMBA CREATIONS Fayre Church at 6.00 pm on This shopping trip will PAINTING & DECORATING SERVICES The Christmas Fayre will Sunday 13th November. take place on Saturday LANCHESTER be held in Satley Village All are welcome. 12th November. The bus Hall on Saturday 3rd Practices in the Church departs 9.00 am from the December, 10 am - 12 from 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm on Village Green and arrives 01207 528839 noon. the following Thursdays: back at approximately Fully insured and Tables may be booked 29th September; 6th 9.00 pm. all work guaranteed for £5 to sell your October; 13th October; Tickets are £13.00. Please Christmas related wares. 20th October and 10th contact Rosemary Naylor For further details November. If you enjoy on 520087 or 07803106615. Babies, Families contact Karen Hodgson singing do come along. & Groups 01388 730091. No experience needed. PACT Meeting The next PACT meeting Precious Moments caught forever JUNIOR will be on Wednesday 26th October at 7.15 pm in 11c Front Street Lanchester GREAT NORTH Lanchester Community contact Fiona on 01207 529328 RUN SUCCESS Centre. All are welcome www.imagesoflifeltd.co.uk to attend. Congratulations to Josh needed to apply for a place Dunn who completed the in the Junior Great North Junior Great North Run on Run. Josh ran in memory Saturday 17th September. of his school friend Henry Advertising in Josh decided he would like Dancer who died in For as little as £15 per month you can advertise to do something for charity November 2010. and applied to the CLIC Josh's family are very in 3000 homes in the Lanchester area. £15 will Sargent Charity which proud of his achievement buy you an advert 7cm wide by 4cm high. You provides a range of and wish to extend their services and ongoing sincere thanks to everyone can use your own artwork or we will do the support for the families of who has sponsored him design free of charge. children and young people so generously. Over £300 affected by cancer. They has been raised so far! For more information ring provided him with the See photograph of Josh necessary information he on the back page. John Hurran 01207 520288 The Village Voice Page 23 JUNIOR GREAT CONSETT GOLF CLUB NORTH RUN SUCCESS CENTENARY YEAR

See Story See Story Page 23 Page 18 Josh Dunn, aged 12, proudly displays his Junior Some of the Lanchester members preparing for a round of golf at Consett Great North Run medal Golf Club which was founded in May 1911 - just 100 years ago YOUNG TENNIS THE END OF ANOTHER COACH OF THE BOWLING SEASON YEAR AWARD

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Competitors on Finals Day on 10th September: left to right, John Hurran, Tom Forster, Dick Ball, Paul Monaghan, Stan Easten, Alan Wharton and inset, Christine Monaghan and Pat Rose.

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