Wednesday, 22nd October, 1980 THE TEESDALE MERCURY Soprano joins FARMING COUPLE MARRIED TALE OF TWO choir for MORE PROTESTS-BUT CHURCHES - museum concert ONE WARM AND ill have no difficulty in finding | | § B by the number of girls who ta* Richmondshire Chamber Choir isday. and the well known soprano Ruth ONE CHILLY Allsebrook will be giving a concert RAF NEEDS LOW JETS Thanks to the generosity of enough auditions, but Lynne was ^ at The Bowes Museum on Sunday, parishioners the churches of parts in 2nd November. with the standard of those 4 Following protests about low-flying jets screaming over Teesdale, Romaldkirk and St. Cuthbert’s Ruth Allsebrook, who will be puled in did turn up. Cotherstone were more beautiful accompanied by her husband, Dr as reported last week, there have been more reports of aircraft than ever for this year’s harvest Rehearsals are now going James Murray Brown, will sing alarming people. the girls thanksgiving services. for repeat performances of fy two groups of songs. The first will he Mad "That people are still prepared Hollow Ms at Middleton VJg by three of Faurd’s best loved (ttomley, One jet which screeched over A statement has been this country or its tUies, to strike to give of their time, effort and Hall, on Thursday, 13th songs: Apr&s au Reve, M andoline Middleton at lunchtime on Wed­ issued by Defence Secretary deep into enemy territory by fly­ gifts to such an extent is a very or too ber, and at the Georgian and Automne. In the second group nesday was said to be so low that Francis Pym about low fly­ ing fast and low beneath the oppos­ encouraging sign,” said the Rector tad been Richmond, for three nights fe she will be singing three Scottish the nuts and bolts could be seen ing jets — and though it ing radar and missile defences and the Rev. Dale Martin. following week. folk songs including a setting of on it. stems from a Bishop Auck­ this calls for consta it practice in "Clergy are constantly concerned i will be The Bonnie Earl o’ Moray by her Lynne said: f(It is an unos^ land query, it applies to the demanding techniques of low about their dwindling congregations | future husband. Coun. John Gwillim was at the experience for us to be reheanp Teesdale. flying. but it is a real joy to see so much ne in a The choir will open the concert table when it went over his house a play which we hare tlr* It was sent on behalf of Mr Pym dedication expressed in such with two sacred songs by Bruckner. in Leekworth—and he swears that "We know and »egret that low presented. to Mr Derek Foster, M.P., who beautifully decorated churches. at the They will also perform An Elegy it made the crockery rattle. flying jet aircraft can be noisy and 'Though it was received vaj put in a protest on behalf of a Harvest festival evensong at on the Death of a Mad Dog. This "The whole house shook and the problem has always been to find well at Barnard Gstk and MUfc woman. Cotherstone was taken by the Rev. work was composed especially for many people must have been areas where it will isturb the least ton this spring we feel we can mb It says: "I can assure you that Carlos D’Aguiar of Startforth and the choir by Peter Cook who is a frightened by it,” he said. "I am number of people. it even better this time, and t the RAF has no desire to annoy the service was marred only by member. It was first performed certain it was far too low. working hard on it.” the public or expose them to un­ "Unfortunately, there are no un­ the tempremental boiler which last summer and is based on the "What worries me most is that necessary risk. inhabited areas large enough for resulted once again in a rather poem by Oliver Goldsmith. It is these planes are flying so close to "Pilots are forbidden to fly at all the training, and flying over chilly church. a highly amusing work which Middleton School. If anything went less than 2,000 feet over built-up the sea is of little value, which Romaldkirk however now feel includes a chorus of barking dogs. wrong with one of them there could areas such as Bishop Auckland, inevitably means that a good deal they have solved their heating The work is a firm favourite of be a dreadful disaster.” QUIZ WINNERS although they may sometimes have of it will be seen in the more problems for good, thanks to the the choir. People travelling on the road to fly lower over the outskirts and sparsely populated areas. ingenuity and hard work of the They will conclude the concert between Eggleston and Middleton we cannot guarantee they will "I am sorry this has to be so, church wardens. The side chapel GET TROPHY with three advent carols, one of on another day reported that they always avoid every small com­ but we do try to alleviate the has been curtained off with velvet which is called Torches, set to were able to look down on three Barnard Castle Division (% munity.” nuisance by dispersing it as widely curtains and there are two reliable music by the New Zealand com­ jets which were apparently chasing Guides held the final rounds of If the woman could provide the as possible and controlling heights calor gas heaters. poser, John Ritchie, and will be each other as they zoomed up the their annual brownie quiz in fit precise dates and times of the and speeds to reduce the noise.” "What is more with as few as a a first performance. dale. Guide Headquarters on Saturdp flights that bothered her, he would The statement ended: "There is dozen people we still nave a fairly before an audience of manta be pleased to have them investi­ no serious danger from low level full church, which makes a tre­ and friends. gated. overflights, since the aircraft are mendous difference to the singing,” of the bridegroom, were brides­ Teams competing were from hi He went on: "As *ou know, this only overhead the small commun­ The wedding took place of Miss said the rector. maids. Barnard Castle, 2nd Startforth, it training is essential to our defence ities in the low flying areas for a Suzanne Linton, only daughter of Mr and Mrs David Linton of Stang- They wore rose pink figured Etherley and 1st Gainford path policy of deterrence through mem­ very brief instant and, if an foot Farm, Barningham and Mr tulle dresses and pink silk flowered The 1st Etherley team won the bership of the North Atlantic emergency should occur, the pilot FOLK BEHIND David Alan Carter, younger son of headdresses. They carried Victorian quiz and were presented with i Alliance. Our aircrews must be would be able to steer to open Mr and Mrs J. I. Carter, of News- posies of pink roses and mixed pink cup donated by Mr and Mn Di ready, in the event of an attack on ground.” FOLK NIGHTS ham Lodge, Barningham, at St. flowers. Mayhew. The runners up, hi Michael and All Angels Church, Mr G. Hutchinson, a friend of Startforth, received a shidi If you asked ten Teesdale people Barningham. the bridegroom was best man. Mr Trophies were presented by Mb what they expect to hear at an The Rev. J. H. Cobham con­ J. H. Barker, brother-in-law of the Cherry. Question masters if evening of folk music you could ducted the service and Mr Hayward bridegroom and Mr M. W. Linton, Mn Cherry and Mn Stephenson. MAN HIT POLICEMAN get ten different answers. Perhaps was organist. brother of the bride, were ushers. After the quiz ended the hi among them would be songs like Given away by her father, the For travelling to Torremolinos in Barnard Castle, 5th Barnard Outk Blaydon Races, Grandfathers Clock bride wore a white tulle and lace Spain for the honeymoon, the bride 1st Bowes and 1st Butterknowk and Scarborough Fair — or a WHO ARRESTED HIM Edwardian style gown. The three- wore a blue silk dress with black Guide companies gave short poppa fiddle playing reels and gigs. quarter length veil was held in place accessories. shows using hand puppets they U When a youth was told by police to go home quietly A visit to the Thursday night by a flowered headdress. She The bridegroom is a farmer. The folk music club at the Black made. Mn Stephenson, Dm he refused — then when arrested he assaulted a police carried a bouquet of white mixed bride was a teacher in Japan for Horse, Barnard Castle, could con­ Commissioner, judged the enter* officer, Teesdale Court heard on Wednesday. flowers, crescent shaped freesias, a time and speaks fluent Japanese. firm this and perhaps give a few tainments and quality of the puppets Robert William Harris, 18, of 13 assaulted P.C. Kelly. Harris was lily-of-the-valley and roses. They are to live at Newsham surprises. and awarded the competition op The Oval, Stainton Grove, pleaded handcuffed and taken to the police Misses Hilary Walker, a friend of Lodge, Bamingham. Along with all those you will be to the winners the 1st Bowes cot guilty to causing a breach of the station.” the bride, Louise Clark, cousin of able to enjoy songs written by new pony. All Guides were thanked peace and assault. He had been the bride and Joanne Law, niece Picture: Colin Bainbridge. Mr Bell told the magistrates: “I folk music artists. for the work put into making tk drinking with a friend, Kevin Jack- think from the language and the If names like Don McLean, puppets and their entertainment. son. The two had gone to the type of replies I have read out to Buddy Holly, the Everly Brothers, Chinese restaurant on The Bank, the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel you, you can gauge what went on.” in Barnard Castle. AID SENT TO BANK OFFERS and John Denver mean anything to Mr John Hardesty, for Harris, After leaving the restaurant they you, then you might find the They wore dresses of pink and told the court: "He had consumed ERE NOW Miss Margaret Doreen Addison, rang the doorbell of the Old Well MORTGAGES variety of songs and styles just turquoise chiffon, trimmed with fine a few pints of beer. It was Jackson only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. R. public house where the landlord, VICTIMS OF right. white lace on the bodice, sleeves who rang the bell. The landlord Wi CHILDREN Addison of Stoney Keld, Bowes, Mr Gordon, and his wife, were tidy­ WITH OPTION Admission is free and the whole and hems, and headdresses of then came out and unfortunately and Mr Trevor Cooper, younger ing up as it was after closing time. EARTHQUAKES idea behind the evening is to have flowers. Their bouquets were of matter began to get out of hand. More mortgage help is being TMAS SHOP son of Mr and Mrs T. L. Cooper When he answered the door Mr a good time. They start at 8 p.m . offered to home-buyers in the lower of Lady Myers Farm, Gilmonby, white carnations and pink and tur­ Gordon asked them what they were The view that Mr Harris took was Durham County Red Cross has income brackets. The Trustee were married at Cotherstone quoise freesias. doing. He told them to go home. that he hadn’t done anything launched an urgent appeal to aid KHO WOODHAMS' wrong. He became rather aggres­ vicitms of the earthquakes in Savings Bank has become the first Methodist Church. The flower girl wore a white lace Jackson and Harris shouted abuse EIGHT WEEKS sive when he was told to go home.” Algeria. It received a message banking group in the country to The Rev. G. Braithwaite dress with satin bows and white at him so Mr Gordon called the PLANS FOR mission of Mr R. Pease He added that Harris had never that the situation was desperate offer option mortgages on the same officiated. Mrs J. Gargett was flowers in her hair. She carried police. Y, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY been in trouble before and drink and that huge quantities of tents, lines as schemes operated by the organist and the church decorations a miniature of the bride’s bouquet. When two police officers arrived may have had some bearing on this blankets and medical supplies were building societies. POPPY DAY M. TO 4-30 PM. were by Mrs P. Milner. Horse shoes were presented by Mr and Mrs Gordon tried to Come and look round incident. needed. The bride, given away by hei Paul? Brown, Stuart Swann and explain what was going on, but the Option mortgages which are Cotherstone British J^egion ladies father, wore a fine French lace Michael Scrafton, a friend of the two youths continued to shout For conduct likely to cause a A first consignment of Red Cross designed to help young couples and section had a return visit by Mr dress, with lace frills on the bodice bride who was a page boy. He abuse, and after a warning to go breach of the peace, Harris was tents and blankets was airlifted to people on modest earnings operate N. Welch who caused much amuse­ REMOVALS and skirt. Her full-length fine silk wore a maroon velvet suit with a home they were arrested for bound over to keep the peace for Algiers within 48 hours of the through reduced interest rates ment, with his talk. veil was held in place by a head­ white silk shirt. causing a breach of the peace. a year in the sum of £50. For quakes but the Durham director although they cannot claim income The chair was taken over by Estimates Free dress of roses, satin daisies and Mr Philip Baxter, friend of the Jackson, of 36 Bartlemere, assaulting the police officer he was Tom Ames said: "We have no tax relief on the mterest paid. Mrs T. Ashwell, who asked Miss I. Fully Insured pearls She carried a bouquet of bridegroom, was best man. Mr Barnard Castle, caused no further fined £50, and ordered to pay £34 alternative but to turn to local Option mortgages will oe available Buckle to read the minutes of the 9onia roses, lily-of-the-valley and John Addison, brother of the bride trouble. But Harris began a violent for P.C. Kelly’s watch, a doctor’s people for help once again. The up to £25,000. The original last meeting, as Mrs H. Wilson, the } . G. CLOSE stephanotis. was groomsman. Mr Joseph struggle with P.C. Dale Kelly. Mr fee of £23-60, and a further £34-35 people of El Asnam have lost £30,000 mortgage ceiling has now secretary was unable to attend. Tel Teesdale 2*223 Bridesmaids were Misses Greta Addison, brother of the bride and John Bell, prosecuting, told the costs. everything. They are looking to been lifted for ordinary mortgages. Miss Buckle thanked Mr Welsh Cooper, sister of the bridegroom, Mr Geoffrey Cooper, brother of court that Harris kicked and Jackson pleaded guilty to conduct us for shelter, food and the other More than £2.6 million has now and hoped he would come again in Hazel Wallis and June Walton, the bridegroom, were ushers. punched P.C. Kelly and before the likely to cause a breach of the basics of life.” been advanced or is on offer to the near future. Mrs D. Rabbitts friends of the bride. Mrs Jean The bride is a shorthand typist two officers got Harris into the peace. He told the court: "I just Donations can be sent to Algerian TSB North East homebuyers in the won the competition. Miss E. Spooner, cousin of die bride, was and her husband a farmer. The police car he damaged P.C. Kelly’s rang the bell to see if I could buy Earthquake Appeal, Durham ten months since the bank began Moore won the surprise parcel. F » m n matron of honour. Flower girl couple are ot live at West Pastures, watch. some cigarettes.” He was bound County Branch, British Red Cross, offering mortgages. Some of it has Arrangements were made for was Miss Paula Brown, cousin of Gilmonby. Mr Bell continued: "While the over to keep the peace for a year Flass House, Waddington Street, been paid out through the Barnard the Poppy Day fair, which will end the bride. Picture: C. & G. Photography. vehicle was in motion Harris in the sum of £50. Durham. Castle branch. with a whist drive in the evening.

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