Wednesday, 27th August, 1997 THE TEESDALE MERCURY

P eople w ith Puppets are created - and soon com e Fast food man may be forced P l a n s Teesdale Council's latest list to life in series of hom e m ade plays of planning applications is: A puppet workshop run by to move from his new pitch National Polytunnels Ltd., tutor Liz Lem pen as part of Southside Farm, Boldron, the community based project Andrew Hinchcliffe, the fast pleased with the service I give erection of factory extension. Artworks was enjoyed at Toft food man, may be forced to Mr N. Back, 27 Copley Bent, Hill Community Centre on leave his pitch on the car park at the sports centre, and if I started a petition I could col­ Butterknowle, erection of Wednesday. at the Tfeesdale Sports Centre. extension to provide bathroom News of the one day course He believed he would be able lect 1 ,0 0 0 signatures right away. It seems crazy that and lobby. was circulated to schools and to work from there indefinite­ Mr D. Greenland, 1-2 North organisations in Tfeesdale and ly, selling burgers, bacon sand­ council officials can't make up their minds on a simple little Terrace, Gainford, change of many children from around wiches, sausages and other hot use of dwellinghouse to exten­ the dale turned up to try their snacks to the centre's users matter like this."' He first parked his £1,500 sion of shop and two fiats. hand at making puppets be­ from his van. G.A. Carter and H. Becker, fore incorporating their handi­ But officials of Teesdale second hand van in the main Barnard Castle car park. He Norman Richardson House, work into a series of playlets. Council have told him he can Foresters and King's Head, The course was also open to stay only until the end of this was told he must move, but he i applied to the council for for­ Market Place, Middleton, alt­ adults and Mrs Barbara Pet­ week, and that he must apply erations to include disabled ers of Middleton was thor­ formally for consent if he mal permission to do business there, offering to pay a fee. lift, cloakrooms and training oughly enjoying herself when wants to trade after that. annexe, and training brewery the Mercury called. Andrew, whose home is in His request was rejected but Andrew Hinchcliffe before long he was told he facility and boiler room. "This is wonderful," she Startforth Park, told the Mer­ Mr R. Tookey, South Side said. "It is something I have cury he is disgusted by this could park instead at the of Prime Minister Tony Blair sports centre, where his ser­ Farm, Butterknowle, erection always fancied doing." latest ruling, which came just of agricultural building for The morning was spent cre­ days after he was told he could to explain the position, but vice soon became popular. Lining up with some of the puppets they made are Rose was referred back to Derek He said, "I mean to go general storage and livestock ating puppets, all with an Hughes, Laura MacKenzie and Arthur Carrington park and do business there. Foster’s office. housing. He rang the office of Mr through the official channels "I am really fed up about and seek the permission of Orange PCS Ltd., land at aquatic theme, to take part in Derek Foster MP to protest, being told I must move," he Keverstone Grange, Wacker- but was told he probably could councillors to go on providing a an afternoon mime perfor­ said. "I was told by one council service here. I am only trying field, erection of 30 metre mance to music. Nathan Gree­ not interfere with decisions of official that I could park my telecommunications mast. IE any local council. to make a living and feel I am ner of Cotherstone was busy van there, but that decision Mr G.S. Allinson, Spanham Andrew then rang the office helping the public." making a fierce looking fish k has now been overruled by a A report on the controversy Farm, Barningham, erection of which became the villain of different official. is likely to go to council mem­ agricultural building for stor­ the piece, while others were £153 for lights "Customers say they are bers in the near future. age and sheep housing. carefully creating eels, an Mrs Audrey Docherty, fund octopus and jellyfish to play organiser for the Middleton the parts of friends, bullies Christmas lights appeal, has The GCSE pass list from 3 schools and foes. extended her thanks to Mr Liz Lempen said, "Everyone Garget of Richmond gained five ure and Mrs Fred Bennett for a Teesdale School 10, Lee Richardson 8 , Simon designed their puppet individ­ starred As and four As while Rolfe 9, Gavin Sams 9, Lee donation of £153.22, raised Charlotte Defty of Kirk Merr- ually, working in small during a table top sale. Mr Teesdale School’s GCSE can­ Sams 10, Neil Sams 9, David didates are shown in alphabeti­ ington had three starred As and Scaife 9, Andrew Screen 10, groups. We looked at all the and Mrs Bennett sent their cal order, with their total of seven As. Helen Shevels 9, Gail Slack 9, puppets to see how they could thanks to all who supported passes between Grades A The school's director of stud­ Beverley Smith 9, Chris Smith operate before the play was [ATE the event and everyone who starred and G: Dominic Allen 9, ies Mr Nicholas Wilson said he 10, Elizabeth J. Smith 6 , Helen Some more villains were created by Mitchell Greener, finalised. I am pleased with helped organise it. Paul Allinson 9, Sophie was very pleased with the num­ Smith 9, Kelly Smith 9, Peter Melanie Hudson and Louise Hughes the result." Andrews 9, Sonya Argyle 9, ber of pupils who had distin­ Smith 8 , Claire Stephenson 9, Julie Atkinson 9, Paul Atkinson guished themselves. "Like the A Ben Stone 10, Melanie Stuart 7, M l Whose dog is it? 9, Mark Baker 9, David Bell 8 , level candidates, their results Jonathan Studholme 8 , David If bid succeeds A case of failing to keep a Kevin Bell 7, Christopher reflect the work they have Sturm an 10, Michael Sutton 9, done," he said. it can im prove jrainati dog under proper control Blackwell 9, Katy Blareau 9, Emma Tenwick 9, David Ten- Laura Boothby 9, Shirley The shool's overall percent­ wick 9, Neal Thompson 10, thdJ against Rachel Mary Peat, 38, life for m any in of Waterside Cottage, Wycliffe, Bousfield 9, Danielle Bowman age of A*-C grades was 80%. Stuart Thompson 9; was adjourned until 3rd 8 , Leanda Bracchi 9, Andrew Other results (A*-C) were: Suzanne Thorne 10, Laurie parts of dale m Bradley 9, Kathleen Bradley 3, L. P. Alexander 8 , A. W. Alexan­Turnbull 10, David Turner 10, September by Teesdale magis­ Parts of Tfeesdale could bene­ sum Claire Bright 8 , Thomas Brooks der 8 , R.G. Allinson 4, R.W. Richard Vart 9, Sarah Waldron trates on Wednesday to estab­ 9, Karen Brown 7, Colleen Almond 10, R.C. Baucutt 10, 9, John Walker 9, Andrew Ward fit if a challenge bid put for­ lish the dog's ownership. Brunskill 7, Leigh Brydon 6 , R. A. Bell 6 , D.A. Beverley 3,9, Emma Watson 10, Claire ward for West Durham rural Ashley Carter 9; M. G. Bolton 10, W. BurushongWebb 9, James West 10, Mike networks succeeds in winning Now £50 better off Natalie-Anne Carter 9, I, G. Cammock 9, F.H. Camp­ Wilkinson 10, Sarah Wilkinson a big grant. Sheryl Carter 9, Michael Charl­ bell 10, S.P. Carroll 10, K-M.I. medal The winner of Barnard 10, Steven Wilsmore 10, John- Various projects have been th sock- ton 8 , Benjamin Clark 9, Christ­ Chan 3, A.P-H. Chan 2, M-K.B. Paul Wilson 9. submitted from around the Castle Round Table's 150 Club opher Collin 6 , Lisa Coltman 9, Chui 4, C.J. Cook 9, N.J. Cooke, inel Uu north to the Rural Develop­ draw for August, taking a Amanda Corry 8 , Steven Crui- 10, G. R. Copland 9, I.K. Crook repair- prize of £50, was A. Medd. ckshanks 8 , Graham Dale 8 , 8 , O.A. Davies 8 , R.P. Ellison 10, College's results ment Commission for a share Emma Darke 6 , Simon Davis 9, J. M. Ewart 9, R.W. Faircloth 6, of £5 million funding from the im prove again government. These fierce looking fish and octupus are the bullies created m ; Claire Dobson 9, Samantha G.T. Forster 7, S.R. Francis 3, by Robert Hudson, Aiden Gowland and Thomas Moore Skipper Donna is Drake 8 , Dale Dryden 8 , Martin M. Gates 9, M.S. Gill 10, S. Gill Bishop Auckland College The West Durham effort, led urn j Edwards 9, Daniel Fell 4; 10, A.D.Hankin 9, A.R. Hill 9, improved yet again in its by Derwentside Council, is m Everyone who attended said voted the best in Gemma Finn 9; Amanda B.R. Hobbs 4; GCSE results, moving beyond County Durham's contender Coffee tim e to help how much they enjoyed them­ Folkes 9, Lee Foster 8 , Louise S.J. Hollis 10, S.F. Jones 6 , the national pass rate. A rec­ for this year. the boys of Brazil selves on the course. S soccer tourney Gardner 9, Stephen Garnett 4, D. S. Kinghan 8 , A. Kuti 9, A.L-ord 67% of this year's GCSE's It is based on an extension Amanda Garton 9, Leeann K Kwan 1, W-K.D. Lam 4, C-Y. were graded A to C against a of broadband telecommunica­ A coffee morning will be Gibson 5, Victoria Goodall 8 , Lau 4, M.J. Lee 8 , S.S-L. Lee national average of 54%. tion infrastructures into rural held in the snack bar of the ncil Kelly Grace 8 , Denise Green 8 , 10, A.J. Lipinski 7, Y-Y.T. Liu 2, Witham Hall today between Gillian Gregory 9, Tina Grey 9, T.D-S.Liu 2, L.R. Manners 9, One hundred per cent of stu­ communities. This will under­ dents achieved success in pin delivery of improved ser­ 1 0 am and noon. It is being .Joanna Hancock 9, Jamie Harr­ E. J.W. Morgan 9, J.M. Oliver 5, organised by Mrs Ruth Staley ison 8 , Paul Harrison 9, Richard S. J. Pettier 10, P. Randon Partis Italian and Art & Design. In vices and create new opportu­ Hinton 9, David Humble 9, 10, T.C. Raw 4, N.J. Rushbrook English Language 71% gained nities for investment. of Bluestone Farm, Marwood, Emma Hunt 9, John Hunter 9, 9, T.W. Schofield 5, R.W. Shield an A-C grade, while in sociolo­ The bid seeks to encourage along with family and friends. Colin Hutchinson 9, Lindsay 7, A.R. Suggett 8 , B. Swayne 8 , gy 89% gained success. Exam economic diversity and wealth All the money raised will be Hutchinson 6 , Charles Jeffrey 9, G.P. Tassel 1 10, P.M. Taylor 9, T. passes in maths, foreign lan­ creation in areas of lower eco­ sent to her son Adam, who Nicola Johnson 9, David Jones TViputa 2, S.F. Waddell 1, A.A. guages, photography and psy­ nomic success, providing jobs featured in the Mercury two 8 , Marie Jones 3, Mark Jones 3; White 10, R.J. White 9, G.P. chology at the college all beat and reversing the decline in weeks ago. It will help fund % Lindsay Jopling 9, Luke Wilks 7, I.M. Wilson 9, R.F. his work with street children Jordan 9, Matthew Kirtley 9, Winder 5, P.J. Wiper 3, A.D. the national pass rate. rural services by the addition Stephen Lambert, curricu­ of up to date technology. in Recife, Brazil. He does it Alan Kwan 9, Robert Lowes 9, Wood 10, R.W. Yeadon 9. through the organisation Bradley Makings 8 , John Marr­ lum area leader for GCSEs at A successful bid would iott 9, Sarah Mawdsley 9, the college, congratulated enable a 26 strong partnership Youth With a Mission. Rhoda McGarr 9, Marie McKie S t a i n d r o p everyone on the success. to help disadvantaged rural The coffee mornings, which are held on the last Wednes­ 9, Louise Metcalfe 9, Colin Comprehensive He said, "We are delighted communities in a number of Middlemas 9, Jeffrey Milner 8 , with this year's results. The ways. Local people could tap day of every month and are John Mitchell 8 , Lindsay Mon­ college has beaten the national proving popular, have raised aghan 9, Rebecca Murdoch 9, into improved banking, educa­ Gavin Allinson 9, Peter All­ pass rate in many subjects and tion and training facilities, £600 so far to send three tal­ Michelle Murrell 9, Trevor inson 9, Katherine Anderson 9, ented boys to a coaching Newton 7, Richard Norton 9, more students are now doing businesses could access the John C. Armstrong 8 , Paul better than ever. information superhighway and course at a soccer school. Sharon Oates 9, David Parsons Armstrong 6 , Naomi Barrass The three are Patricio, 8 , Arran Pearce 8 ; 10, Stephen Bell 9, Darren Best. "Students are to be congrat­ improve supply chain net­ Alan Petty 10, Mark Pinkney ulated on their success. These works, and medical services Luciano and Cesar. They say 9, Michael Black 10, Simon the coaching will give them a 8 , Joanna Platt 9, Shayne Blakeburn 9, Lianne Bowes 9, results show what the college could upgrade patient care Proffitt 1, Victoria Raw 7, Anna can achieve when the priority through more efficient sys­ wonderful new chance in life, Kevin Brown 9 , George Bryson and they keep thinking of all Renham 9, James Richardson 9, 9, Amy Buckland 7, Laura is to raise standards and tems. All these objectives are the Teesdale people who are Kimberley Richardson 9, Suz­ Buckland 6 , Chris Burney 10, widen participation, and that designed to improve life in Nathan Greener busy on an anne Richardson 9, Michael Adam Butynski 9, Emma assisting them. unusual creation Richmond 10, Damien Riley 9, goal is shared by tutors, stu­ rural areas. Lambs- Choules 9, David Clark 9, Philip dents and parents." Rebecca Robins 9, Andrew Clarke 9, Nick Collingwood 9, Donna Priestley, 15, has ret­ Robinson 5, Martin Robinson 8 , Clare Cotterill 9, Joseph Cox 9, He added, "The success of urned triumphant from the Gemma Robson 9, Victoria Gary Davison 8 , Jill Denham 9, students illustrates the com­ lings Robson 5, Mark Rudd 9; Emma mitment from everyone con­ fembet North Tyneside international Mark Dent 9, Michael Dodd 10, Saycr 9, Carl Simpson 9, Helen John Dowd 6 , Sarah Dow son 10, cerned, and Bishop Auckland football tournament at Whit­ Smeaton 9, Andrew Smith 9, Training Opportunities Day ley Bay where her all girl Marie Dunn 9, Ryan Evans 8 , College looks forward to even Louise Smith 6 , Sarah Smith 9, Peter Fallon 8 , Ben Ford 9, greater success in future." B$o» team played and won five Ian Spence 9; Stephen Gibson 10; •nines exciting matches. Denise Spooner 10, Anna Samuel Gill 9, Marc Hall 10, Donna, of Rochdale Street, Stafeckis 9, Amanda Stephen­ Philip Hanby 9, Andrew Han­ Lots of entries in If you want to gain a qualification, develop a new skill, work Evenwood, who captains son 8 , Alan Stoddart 9, Christ­ son 9, Glyn Heaviside 9, Ian 10am’ Spin with computers, speak a foreign language, or improve your Middlesbrough Ladies' Under opher Swainston 5, Darren Tarn Heddle 10, Alison Hedley 9, produce show 10, Angela Tinkler 9, Darran td 16 team, was named player of Catherine Hewitt 9, Paul Hogg There have been a large reading and number skills, then come along to the tournament, which fea­ Tunstall 9, Louise Tyldslcy 9, 8 , Karen Howe 9, James Jack- Refreshments Matthew Vollans 8 , Sarah number of entries for Coth­ Middleton Methodist Church Hall on Saturday S OF tured a team from America. son 9, Helen Jennings 8 , Cath­ Waldock 8 , Matthew Walton 9, erstone flower and vegetable She thoroughly enjoyed the erine Jewitt 10, Andrew John­ 30 August. This event offers you an Robert Walton 9, Rebecca Wat­ son 10, Emma Johnson 9, show, which takes place in the Creche facilities atmosphere of the event, in son 9, Leila Whelan 9, Alex­ Stephanie Kelly 7, Oliver Kent village hall this Saturday. opportunity to find out what is on which her skill was comment­ andra Whiteford 9, Joanne 10, Margaret Kitch 8 , Robert The popular show opens to offer and speak to the people who ifl ed on by a number of the other Wilson 9, James Wood 6 , Emma Kirkup 9, Steven Lamey 9, the public at 2 pm, with the Saturday 30 August players as well as officials. Woodgate 5, Dean Morley 8 . Richard Laws 10, Joanne Lees presentation of trophies at provide the courses in Teesdale. She has been a leading light 10, Craig Longstaff 10, Sarah 4pm. This will be followed by in the world of women’s soccer Longstaff 9, John Lumley 10, Middleton Methodist Hall you'll be lu\fi\U ed at uduU you catt do ! a- Barnard Castle a produce auction, which since the days when she was a Owen Mairs 7, Steven Milner 9; always attracts eager buyers. S c h o o l Rachel Morrow 10, Daniel supported by regular member of the school Home made teas will be An initiative of the team at Evenwood. Mumberson 10, John Owen 10, Teesdale Enterprise US. Apart from Martyn Frampton Tony Parkin 7, Claire Parr 9, available during the after­ Also She would love to play foot­ another success at Barnard Martyn Pinkney 9, Simon Place noon. Everyone is welcome to Agency and B ish o p 9 th ball among men at a higher Castle School was Matthew 10, Chris Plimmer 10, Tammy see the excellent selection of Bishop Auckland level, but that is not allowed Banner of Croft with seven A u cklan d KWIUI Pounder 9, Donna Price 9, flowers, vegetables, home pro­ Education and Training Forum College c 0 l l i « E AIK N under FA rules. starred As and three As. David Sarah Proud 9, Samantha Rand duce and childrens sections. 5SL