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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). STAIRLIFT ACCESS TO ALL 2ND FLOOR ROOMS By post: WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE CATERING AND A LICENSED BAR The Village Voice, c/o Lanchester Community Facility for showing films is also available this has been Centre, Newbiggen Lane, Lanchester, DH7 0PB. funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund To advertise: Contact John Hurran, FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SELF CATERING Advertising Manager, by For more details contact John Wilson (Community Association Manager) post at the above address. Telephone: (01207) Phone: 01207 521275 520288 Email: villagevoice Become a Friend of Lanchester Community Association [email protected] SHOP AT LANCHESTER’S ON LINE COMMUNITY SHOP General and news enquiries: (01207) 520559 www.buy.at/lanchestercommunitycentre 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.