Published at: Friday 25th September 2015 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 734 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Parliament debate importance of AAP progress with Stockton & Darlington Railway priorities

On Wednesday 16th Sep- Bishop Auckland and Shildon • Health and wellbeing tember, parliament rec- Area Action Partnership of young people includ- ognised the importance of (AAP) is this year progress- ing suicide prevention and the Stockton and Darlington ing with the priority of mental health. Railway to the world, and Children and Young People A spokesperson for the looked ahead to its 200th as one of its three main AAP stated, “We have anniversary in 2025. priorities for the 2015/16 a limited and annually At the request of Phil Wilson financial year. The priority reviewed budget to allocate MP, with the support of was set by members of the to projects which work Helen Goodman MP, an ad- Forum in November 2014. towards this priority and journment debate was held The AAP have set up a Task subsequently the themes in the Houses of Parliament & Finish Group to assess which have been identified to celebrate its 190th an- plans and principally look at as key issue areas. AAP re- niversary. what the Children and Young sources should plug gaps in Phil said, “The Stockton People priority means for mainstream provision and and Darlington Railway was the Bishop Auckland and add value to other funds important to the economic Shildon AAP area. and programmes wherever success of the North-East After assessing the plans possible. We are therefore and to community pride in over a number of meetings, looking for projects that can 1825, and with the right the Children and Young both supplement existing support and action, this People Task & Finish Group activity and maximise world-class heritage site can have now come up with match funding opportuni- the following themes which ties. be as important again. Work Helen Goodman MP argues in Parliament for Shildon has already begun, with they would like to see new The deadline for receiving huge community support, to be recognised for its importance in relation to the schemes focus on: expressions of interest is to rescue the remains of Stockton & Darlington Railway. • Supporting young people 5pm on Friday 9th October. the line and give it the in- distance walking route along Hackworth to the story. to make the right choices For more information, call ternational recognition it the original line.” Junior Minister Tracey and improve the link 03000 268 075, email bish- deserves. Over the next ten Helen Goodman spoke to Crouch praised the ‘fan- between education and the [email protected]. years, culminating in the bi- argue for Shildon’s claims to tastic’ work of volunteer world of work; uk or visit www.durham. centenary in 2025, there are be recognised for its impor- groups such as the Friends • Raising aspirations of gov.uk/bishopandshildon- aspirations to create a long- tance and that of Timothy of the Stockton and Darling- children and young people; aap. ton Railway to preserve the track bed. Councillor Trish Pemberton, harrison brown windows Deputy Mayor of Shildon tEL: 01388 777606 and Chair of the Friends of For all your UPVC windows, doors and the Stockton and Darlington Railway, who asked Phil conservatories. If your double glazed Wilson and Helen Goodman units are all misted up, call us. to arrange the debate said, We now supply and install “I cannot tell you how happy UPVC Internal Doors all of this makes me. All the community groups working Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon so hard to preserve and protect and interpret the line now have recognition at the highest levels in par- liament which will help us achieve our long-term goals for the line. The economic regeneration it will bring should benefit everyone in our local area, as well as Darlington and Stockton. “There is a huge amount to WINDOWS, DOORS, GARAGE DOORS, FLAT ROOFING do over the next few years SOFFITS, FACIAS, GUTTERING AND CLADDING, and there is something for everyone. Shildon’s long NEW SHOWROOM NOW OPEN established Local History £100 OFF ANY FRONT DOOR OPENING OFFER Society and the Brusselton Incline Group will be at the 217 NEWGATE STREET BISHOP AUCKLAND, OPPOSITE MORRISONS. heart of it.” TEL 01388 615002 WWW.VALUEDOORS.CO.UK

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Fred Horlock Michelle Coulson Katie Williams Zak William Allen Tabby & white male cat Found dead on Middridge September 29th 2006 28th September 23rd September 27th September Lane near the junction to Treasured memories of Happy 13th Birthday Happy 1st Birthday to our Queensway on Saturday a devoted and loving gorgeous son evening (19th) at 11pm. It husband, dad, grandad and was taken to Wilson’s vets in great-grandad. Bishop Auckland. Remembering you is easy, Love Nanna & Grandad We do it every day, Boddy It’s the heartache of xxx Lots and lots of love, Found losing you Mammy, Daddy & big That never goes away brother Connor Single car key xxxx Found in Church Street on Katie Williams Wednesday 16th September 23.9.15 Dearly loved, sadly missed, From your loving wife Happy 13th Birthday Zak William Allen Trudy, daughters, sons-in- If roses grow in Heaven Princess, teenager at last For Sale law and families Lord 27th September xxxx Then pick a bunch for us, Happy 1st Birthday Brand new Double Divan And place them in our with quilted mattress. Michelle’s arms Love you loads, Can Deliver. £120 And tell her they’re from us Great-Nanna Telephone: 07789 113343 Birthday Memories (Midget) xxx With love and kisses, Nana, Granda, Granny & Uncle Stephen Services Christopher George All our love, xxxx Hay Pamela, Peter, Anne Kate Williams Claire’s Mobile Hairdressing 25.09.83 xxx 23rd September Special rates for OAPs apply. As I opened my eyes this Call 07736 905185 morning Happy 13th Birthday Kate Anniversaries for an appointment today. I looked to the Heavens above, Birthdays I whispered, Happy Birthday And sent you all our love Hobson MOVING A THING? Love Granda John (nee Ellwood) From £14. Call Phil. Sophie Mae Hodgson xxx Christine & John Phone 01325 321 084 or 07596 179 859 16th September 27th September Mam, Donna & Wayne James Kirwin Plumbing & Heating All aspects of plumbing and heating undertaken Jordan Bailey Free advice & estimates 25th September Michelle Coulson 07956 403740 September 28th [email protected]

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Year 6 Open Evening for September 2016 entry OPEN EVENING OPEN DOOR Tuesday 29th September We welcome parents Tuesday 29th September 6:00pm - 8:00pm and carers to come and visit us. Please 6:00pm - 8:00pm OPEN DAY contact us to make an Friday 25th September appointment. We look “A good school that is improving 9:30am forward to seeing you. strongly. Outcomes for students are good because their achievement and all aspects of their personal CONTACT US development are good. Students, Woodham Academy staff, parents and carers are most Washington Crescent positive about the school. The WELCOME Newton Aycliffe following comments from parents All prospective students and their and carers exemplify the views of parents are warmly invited to attend DL5 4AX many, ‘The staff show a genuine our open evening with information from care and concern.’ and ‘I have the Headteacher, Mrs. C. Forsyth, and a 01325 300 328 nothing but praise in the highest guided tour of the school’s facilities. www.woodham.org.uk degree for this school.’ Ofsted Facebook.com/woodhamacademy .com/woodhamacademy 01325 300 328

Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 734 Friday 25th September 2015 Page 3 Man jailed for Shildon Bag of kittens dumped outside cannabis grow Workingmen’s Club

A man has been jailed after on 13th April, along with The RSPCA is appealing to a high yield cannabis grow eight lamps, two extractor members of the public for was found at his property fans and a watering system. help in catching those re- in Shildon. Jordan Smith, The ‘sophisticated opera- sponsible for abandoning a now of Chapel Street in tion’ was supported by free bag of kittens outside Elm Evenwood, admitted pro- electricity, as the meter Road Workingmen’s Club. ducing a class B drug and had been bypassed. A concerned member of abstracting electricity at Judge Simon Hickey the public contacted the the house on Redworth imposed a 12 month prison animal welfare charity Road, but claimed it was for sentence on the 21 year- after making the discovery his own use. old, who was also ordered on Saturday 19th Sep- Durham Crown Court heard to pay a total of £1,000 in tember when they heard how 23 cannabis plants were statutory surcharge and the kittens crying. Upon discovered at the property criminal courts’ costs. investigation they found a distinctive red ‘DFC Fuels’ sack, sealed closed with Police discover yet cable ties, containing three kittens around 4 weeks old- more cannabis one of which was dead. RSPCA Inspector Emma Stainthorpe attended the On Sunday 20th Septem- cannabis and abstracting location and collected the ber, officers from Shildon electricity. kittens. They were taken The two surviving kittens are doing well and are cur- Beat Team discovered yet “If you choose to break the to a veterinary practice rently in a foster home. another cannabis grow at a law by growing cannabis, where the two live ones house in Granville Avenue, then you can expect a visit were hospitalised. They are the RSPCA on 0300 1234 common. consisting of 24 plants. from us,” said a spokes- now doing well and are cur- 999 and leave a message “I would like to highlight A 41 year-old man was person for Shildon Police rently in a foster home. for RSPCA Inspector Emma to anyone thinking about arrested for cultivation of Team. It would appear that the Stainthorpe, Service getting a pet that they kittens were dumped Number: 12928. need to think about the re- between 4pm on Friday Emma commented, “It is sponsibilities and financial Advertise your CHILTON SHOT 18th and 12 noon on sad that someone found it burden that go along with BLASTING Saturday 19th September. necessary to dump these owning an animal. Aban- house to let in this Unit 16, Avenue 3, Chilton If anyone has any informa- kittens in such a way that doning any animal in this Industrial Estate, DL17 0PB space for just £15 tion regarding this incident it caused one to die. Sadly way is an offence and is not We can professionally they are urged to contact this is becoming more acceptable.” Call Jeff on Shot Blast your Gates, Railings, Car Parts, 01388 775896 Wheels, Radiators and An extraordinary year at 0790 999 2731 many other things Greenfield Tel: 01388 720371

It has been an extraordi- ebrated with special field has provided for the HAIR & nary year for Greenfield congratulations to the 15 young people of Newton BEAUTY Community College. students achieving 3 or Aycliffe and Shildon. BISHOP In January the successful more A/A* grades, with Students were invited AUCKLAND. Newton Aycliffe school Jessica Hall and Linda to speak at regional and 113 Newgate Street, expanded to include the Nodding achieving the top national conferences to DL14 7EN former Sunnydale School grades in 6 subjects, Niamh share best practice in Bursting with new talent. We'd love to introduce site in Shildon, and there Ellison for 8 A/A* grades, teaching and learning. were double GCSE celebra- Bethany Algie Lee-Shield The school hosted an in- you to our newly qualified stylist ! CATHERINE. tions when the results were and Kate Bell for achieving ternational teaching and £20 CUT & BLOW DRY Book now! announced in August. A/A* in 9 subjects. learning symposium with Greenfield staff were de- David Priestley, Executive visitors from around the Call our team on: 01388 607282 lighted that the first set Headteacher, said, “Gover- world. Students also had (mention voucher when booking) T & C's apply of results as an expanded nors and staff are delighted the chance to participate www.saksbishopauckland.co.uk school revealed high levels to celebrate such strong in a huge range of sporting, of achievement and great results on both campuses creative, cultural and wider progress. in our first year as an educational opportunities. The college results were expanded school. The year was rounded off No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE above the national average “These results will allow with an incredible and in English at both C+ grades our students to move into highly praised production REPAIR CENTRE and A/A*; rapidly improving the next phase of their of Les Miserables. Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, in Maths and ICT, outstand- lives and we wish them 2015/16 promises to be ing in MFL and Art and, in every success. even more exciting at Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums fact, strong in all subjects. “Everyone at both sites has Greenfield with more The Sunnydale campus worked very hard to create educational visits and Highly qualified Engineers to celebrated significant im- a cohesive team in a very residential opportunities your door FREE OF CHARGE provements this year with a short space of time in order scheduled: The Anne Frank 25% points increase in those to enhance the learning ex- Exhibition; sporting oppor- Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 making expected progress periences of all students.” tunities; STEM club; per- A&R ELECTRICS GROUP in English and 30% increase 2014/15 has been extraor- forming arts performances in those making expected dinary not only because of and the life changing World progress in Maths. the exam successes, but Challenge trip to Morocco Hard-working students’ also because of the breadth coming up in the summer achievements were cel- of experiences that Green- term. Page 4 Friday 25th September 2015 Issue 734 Shildon & District Town Crier Kevin Mack was back - at Man becomes violent Holly Lodge in Three Tuns

At midday on Friday 18th The assailant was sub- September, Shildon Police sequently arrested and were called to assist at The charged with assault and Three Tuns pub on Associa- resisting arrest. tion Street. A spokesperson for Shildon A 34 year-old man, Thomas Police commented, “We Foster of Newton Aycliffe, would like to thank the refused to leave the landlord and his staff for pub after being told he enforcing the Pubwatch was ‘Pubwatched.’ The rules when people are landlord was then assault- banned or ‘red carded’ ed by Foster. from the pubs in Shildon.” Coffee morning

St John’s Church will be ber, from 10am to 12 noon. holding a coffee morning All proceeds will be in aid on Saturday 26th Septem- of Macmillan Cancer Care.

The residents enjoyed singing along to the musical stylings of Kevin Mack. The changing face Holly Lodge Care Home families. all look forward to seeing on Maddison Street, “He gets everyone him then.” of Shildon Shildon, enjoyed a return involved with the show The care home is hosting visit from one of their and all the residents like a coffee morning on favourite entertainers on to sing along and dance to Friday 25th September Shildon Chamber of Trade invited to attend the Civic Thursday 17th September. the songs he sings. at 11.45am in support of is to host a public consulta- Hall at 6.15pm and have A spokesperson com- “Kevin is coming back to Macmillan Cancer Care. tion alongside Shildon Town their say on topics such as mented, “Kevin Mack is Holly Lodge on the 23rd Everyone is welcome to go Council and Durham County the loyalty card scheme, always very popular with December to perform at along and enjoy a cuppa Council on Monday 28th the Christmas market and the residents, staff and our Christmas party. We and a piece of cake. September. Residents are the town centre itself. Greenfield Community College Year 6 OPEN EVENTS

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PROUD of our of students achieved 5 or more GCSEs A*- C including English and Maths 25% improvement LEARNERS 55%on last year Aycliffe Campus Thursday 1st October 6.30—8.30 pm Aycliffe Campus Sunnydale Campus Thursday 15th October 1.45—3.00 pm Greenfield Way Jubilee Road Newton Aycliffe Shildon Sunnydale Campus Co Durham Co Durham Thursday 8th October 6.30—8.30 pm DL5 7LF DL4 2EP 01325 300378 01388 772526 Thursday 15th October 1.45—3.00 pm

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Fostering Plus offers extra support that is flexible and individual to help you care for a child. Fostering Plus families are offered intensive support based on therapeutic parenting models to offer a professional approach to caring for a child. What support is there? G Intensive involvement of the Full Circle, a therapeutic team who specialise in working with young people. This includes a dedicated therapeutic worker and a clinical psychologist. G Family support workers available on evenings and weekends. G Respite care to offer you a break. G Specific training to help develop your knowledge and understanding of the child and how you can care for them, including understanding and managing behaviours, developing attachments and an understanding of the Secure Base Parenting Model. G A dedicated support group for Fostering Plus carers and regular meetings to discuss behaviour. G A dedicated fostering social worker specifically for Fostering Plus families. G The benefit of a professional multi-agency care team approach who can offer individual support with social opportunities, health, education and youth offending services. G Extra financial support. Interested Come along and meet our professional team! Saturday 3 October, County Hall, Durham You can call in anytime between 10am and 2pm Tel: 03000 269 400 Visit: www.durham.gov.uk/fostering Find us on facebook

Page 6 Friday 25th September 2015 Issue 734 Shildon & District Town Crier Matilda comes to Teens are prepared for all town weathers thanks to CCU

C.A.T.S. Youth Theatre Many well-known songs Group are into final re- such as ‘Naughty’ and hearsals for their latest ‘When I Grow Up’ are production, a musical included in the two hour adaptation of Roald Dahl’s show. Matilda, which will be Tickets, which are £5 for performed at Shildon Civic adults and £3 for children Hall on Thursday 15th, and concessions, can be Friday 16th and Saturday pre-booked by calling 17th October at 7.30pm, 01388 774838 or 01325 with one final performance 313363. For more informa- at 2pm on Sunday 18th tion visit www.cats-thea- October. tre.co.uk. Vehicle stolen on Coronation Avenue

On the evening of Thursday Fortunately, PCSO Black- 17th September, a blue wood located the car the Vauxhall Corsa was stolen following morning on Holly The Young People of Teen Spirit supported by youth worker Lucy Mann, along with a from an address on Corona- Hill. helping hand from County Councillor Trish Pemberton. tion Avenue. If anyone has any infor- It is believed the thief mation about this vehicle Young people from St teach all ages the impor- apply the slogans. somehow gained access to being taken, they are John’s Church Youth Group tance of being prepared. The first sprayed slogan the address and stole the urged to contact Shildon – Teen Spirit - were recently From this initial piece of was applied to the keys to the vehicle. Police on 101. involved in a project along- work with the group, the pavement outside of the side Laura Dobson from the project RainWorks was Shildon Alive! Hub on Main Civil Contingencies Unit developed. The idea is Street on 15th September. Games night (CCU) at Durham County to use a special spray to Kath Regan, Community Council. Laura’s role is to apply messages to pave- Development & Project work with communities ments in areas which are Support at Shildon Town The next games night at Entry is from 7pm and costs across County Durham & liable to flooding. When it Council commented, Shildon Methodist Church £1. Darlington to raise aware- rains the messages become “The evening was a great will take place on Friday Children are welcome ac- ness of the importance of revealed. success, the slogan was 2nd October. companied by an adult. being prepared for emer- The young people held applied and all the young gencies such as flooding or sessions to come up with people involved helped to heavy snow, using fun and slogans and then make and spray the message. All we Man assaulted informative activities to create the stencils used to need add is a little rain.”

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Shildon AFC’s Develop- hope they get the oppor- ment Centre continues to tunity. reap rewards after no less “We are sure the players than seven of the Shildon would be the first to thank AFC Under 18s squad were the management team, led selected to represent by manager Bill Harper, Durham County U18s this for their hard work and season. guidance over the years. “It is great to see the “We wish the players players being recognised success whilst representing for their performances the County and we are sure so far this season,” says they will represent Shildon Shildon AFC Director of AFC well on their travels Football, Chris Hughes. “It around the country.” is also important to recog- The seven Shildon players nise the quality of the rest selected are: Harris of the squad as we know Saunders, Euan Anderson, a few others are capable David Vincent, Ryan of making the squad and Beston, Joe Mole, Joe Andrew Finch, back left, with Phil Clarkson and some of the players of the Shildon AFC as the season goes on we Spooner and Jordan Lee. Development Centre. Andrew’s company has donated two sets of goalposts to the centre. Phil Clarkson from the Andrew was born in runs 10 teams with over Homing Society Shildon AFC Community Shildon and lives on Eldon 120 youngsters from under Football Centre would like Bank. sevens to under 18s. to convey a big ‘thank you’ His son Elliott plays in They train at the Scouts Old Shildon Homing belonged to J B Young- to Andrew Finch, from goal for the Under 11s and Field every Wednesday Society released their husband. Castle Fabrication & In- both dad and son are keen from 5.30pm until 7.30pm birds at Billericay on In 2nd and 5th place were stallations Ltd in Seaham. Shildon AFC supporters. and every Saturday from Friday 11th September, the Gray Brothers, while Mr Finch’s company fab- Phil said, “These goalposts 9.30am until 11.30am. 227 miles from Shildon. 3rd was Smith, Alderson ricated two sets of goal are really appreciated. The club is always search- The birds were liberated & Spark and 4th & 6th posts on wheels and de- Andrew has built them and ing for more players, espe- at 11am and the first one were Mr & Mrs Peacock livered them to the Scouts not charged us a penny. If cially girls. Anyone wishing back home at 3.37pm and T&J Brown. Field on Wednesday 16th we had to buy them they to get involved should go September for the young- would be around £900 along or ring Chris Hughes sters to use in training and each”. on 07793 844952 for more matches. Shildon Community Centre information. Lotto rollover

A busy derby day ahead as The latest Shildon AFC To win the jackpot Supporters Club lotto next week, players are Shildon and Bishop meet numbers were drawn on required to choose the Sunday evening at the matching 6 numbers from football ground clubhouse 16. Shildon AFC will face local Eight local groups will Meanwhile, followers of the on Dean Street. rivals Bishop Auckland at benefit to the tune of £1,550 Premier League will now The six numbers out of Dean Street on Saturday from Shildon AFC Support- also be able to enjoy live the bag were: 5, 9, 11, 12, Valley 26th September, in one ers Club’s latest round of Saturday lunchtime football 16 and 17. Wrought Iron of the Northern League’s lottery grant funding. One at the clubhouse after BT There were no winners of High Quality Gates most anticipated derbies of group, the Friends of Dorset Sport was installed earlier the jackpot, which now Garden Fences - Wall Railings each league season and it Close, is even coming from this week. The first match rolls over to £600. - Free Estimates & will be a day of celebration their matchday rivals’ home to be shown will be Spurs v The consolation prize of Advice on any project for many Shildon groups, town to collect a cheque for Man City from 12.45pm this £25 was won by Pauline - Experienced Tradesmen no matter the final score. £200. Saturday, 26th September. (Bonz). - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Email: [email protected] J.P. Pottle P.J.R. www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk Plumbing and Heating PLASTERING MOTs, SERVICING AND REPAIRS Central Heating Installations All aspects of Plastering and Repairs Re-skims & Rendering, NEED A VAN? 01388 778070 Gas Servicing and Repairs Damp proofing BRAND NEW TYRES FITTED AND BALANCED All aspects of plumbing work JOHN’S VAN undertaken Clean Service LIGHT REMOVALS No job too small. Quality Workmanship SPECIAL OFFER Anything moved 20 Years Experience Very Reasonable Rates from £10 205/55/16, Time served No Job too Small FREE ESTIMATES MICHELIN - £60 Phone for a Licensed Waste Gas Safe Registered. Carrier BUDGET - £35 Heating Grants for OAPs FREE quote NOT TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH Tel: 07974 177242 01388 775275 01388 818286 OTHER OFFERS or 01388 607233 0781 357 1929 07914 032280 Page 8 Friday 25th September 2015 Issue 734 Shildon & District Town Crier