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Neighbourhood Plan Dog owners are being advised Dear Sir, conflicted with loyalty or wishes of new rules that will come Is an election merely a job of his constituents. A P.P.S., Residents of Great Aycliffe of housing suitable for older into force in County Durham interview, involving status, rather like the Lambton Worm Parish are urged to vote in the people is also stressed, as is at the beginning of next conditions, and salary? Phil must “crawl around to pick up Great Aycliffe Neighbourhood an improvement in parking month. Wilson’s multitude of public bits of news” in Parliament Plan public referendum, which congestion. Other policies are Durham County Council is communications betrays a total bars, rather than do constituency takes place on Thursday 22nd included relating to landscape, introducing a Public Space lack of loyalty. Perhaps this work here. June. heritage, retail provision and Protection Order (PSPO) evinces the flailing arms of a He denigrates Dehennea Residents of the parish energy standards. to encourage responsible drowning man. Davison the Tory Candidate, as When he single-handedly a student, one whose continued will have the opportunity The Plan is available to view ownership and tackle to vote to accept or reject on Great Aycliffe Town brought a thousand jobs to education he claims to support, issues such as dog fouling Aycliffe with Hitachi, how learns. A person who does not the Plan, and the planning Council’s website and strays. People can find policies it contains. These http://www.great-aycliffe. many and at what level were the learn, lifelong, is a stone! He out more about the new jobs for local people? Wilson criticises her youth. Inevitably are local policies, which gov.uk/info/neighbourhood- rules through the council’s form a statutory document plan-4/ or at http://www. bins Corbyn and spurns May. we all age and the lively #FollowOurLead, campaign. Perhaps as one of the Famous enthusiasm of youth deteriorates which will govern any future durham.gov.uk/article/3285/ The order, which will replace development of the town and Neighbourhood-Plan- Five, he intends to join the into bitterness of ageing until it the existing Dog Control splinter group of about 100 arrives at the wisdom of old age. parish. submissions Order introduced in 2009, At the request of residents, Paper copies are available M.P.’s considering forming a If a young person is willing to means that from Thursday, new Party under the leadership listen to all advice offered, then following a prolonged series to view at Newton Aycliffe 1st June, it will be an offence of consultation exercises, Library, the Youth and of a quasi war criminal. evaluate and act upon it, she or to: Mr Wilson, in his first recent he, should learn to adjudicate policies have been included Community Centre, • Fail to pick up dog mess which aim to protect the green Woodham Community communication, headed it between conflicting opinions. • Allow a dog to stray Phil Wilson, M.P., perhaps We hope that, for once, when and open environment of Great Centre, Pioneering Care • Fail to put a dog on a lead Aycliffe, both in the older Centre, Xcel Centre and remembering his glory days June begins May is not over. Her when directed to do so by an (l-r) Kendra Milne, Durham County Council neighbourhood when he was a P.P.S., and stated strong leadership must steer to a parts of town and in any new Great Aycliffe Town Council authorised officer development. The provision Offices. warden; Ian Hoult, the council’s neighbourhood protection his loyalty was solely to the successful Brexit. • Allow a dog into any manager; and Denise Kelly, North of England campaigns Labour Party, whether or not it C & M Carter fenced-off play area named manager for the Dogs Trust. in the PSPO Anyone seen flouting the new us to crack down on these areas they are responsible for rules will be issued with a problems, making our are included in the PSPO. FOOD SERVED ALL DAY the £100 Fixed Penalty Notice communities safer, cleaner The council’s Civic Pride Locally sourced fresh food and a good range of cask ales (FPN), reduced to £60 if and more welcoming for team will be attending Lunch and Teati me Menu Bay Horse monthly health check events paid within 10 working days. everyone. Monday to Thursday 12-6.00pm | Friday & Saturday 12-5.00pm Inn and Dining “In order to spread the organised by the Dogs Trust Failing to pay the FPN will OAP Menu Monday to Saturday 12-3.00pm result in court action and a message about the new rules to offer advice on the PSPO. possible fine of up to £1,000. and encourage everyone The drop-in events are free to West Green, Heighington - 01325 312312 The order will not apply to to abide by them, we’re attend. www.bayhorseheighington.co.uk anyone who is registered asking people with dogs For more information on the George & Dragon blind, is disabled or who uses to #FollowOurLead and PSPO, including Frequently Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday a trained assistance dog. help inspire others to be Asked Questions, a list of Our Famous Steak Offer In order to help owners abide responsible owners.” fenced off play areas included 4.00pm to 6.00pm Select your steak cut from our butchers by the new rules, a designated The order is also being in the PSPO and details of supported by a number of free Dogs Trust health check 2-4-1 Meals on Specials Menu counter, then watch it being cooked to dog exercise area is available (cheapest meal FREE) your liking on our in house monitors at Hardwick Park, Sedgefield, town and parish councils, event, visit www.durham.gov. for owners who wish to use who have requested that play uk/dogcontrol it. Similar areas will also be SPECIALS MENU MONDAY NIGHT available soon at Chester- Two dine for £20.00 Monday Wednesday le-Street Riverside Park and 2 FOR 1 2 x 8oz Steaks Waldridge Fell Country Park. BATTLE FOR No. 10 TUESDAY - TWO DINE FOR £25.00 on our boards menu PLUS a bottle The introduction of the PSPO Dear Sir, He said the 23 year old Choose from our “Specials” menu served House Wine follows a public consultation at the end of last year, when I saw all the Labour Party Conservative candidate is 5pm-9pm £30.00 more than 80 per cent of those supporter letters in Newton only here to support Theresa WEDNESDAY - PIE NIGHT who took part said they were News, all carrying pre- May - of course she is and he 6.00pm-9.00pm - choice of 4 homemade pies in favour of the move. Brexit fear. There is no need should be doing the same for served with mushy peas, chips and salad Ian Hoult, Durham County to behave so rudely after his leader. Blue Plate Menu losing that vote and you will He said: “The battle for No. THURSDAY - GRILL NIGHT Monday-Friday 12-6pm | Saturday 12-3pm Council’s neighbourhood probably lose this one too! 10 is in other constituencies protection manager, said: 6.00pm-9.00pm - mix and match any 2 meals from the 1 course from £7.25 Introducing fear is associated where Labour did not have grill menu and receive a free bott le of house wine “While the majority of dog with BNP and I know that an MP going into this 2 courses £10 owners are responsible, there from my own experience. election and what your vote All our steaks are 10oz or over! 3 courses £12 are still those whose actions Phil Wilson says he does will decide here in Aycliffe Check out our “Steak of the Week Off er” on Facebook impact upon our communities not support Corbyn and he is who will be your MP”. – whether it’s failing to clear seems not to support young In my opinion that is absolute SUNDAY LUNCH up after their dog or being people starting to make their rubbish and he insults our 12noon-6.00pm - Bookings advisable SUNDAY LUNCH unable to control it when off way in life, and that doesn’t intelligence. Served from 12noon to 5.00pm a lead. help Labour gain young Your Conservative vote is “The new order will enable voters. most important and will go LIVE MUSIC TWICE A MONTH a long way in the battle for Call to see when our next Music Event is on No. 10, helping to give us a government we desperately George & Dragon need, plus a bright, young and well educated new MP 4 East Green, Heighington - Tel: 01325 313152 on 8th June. www.georgeanddragonheighingtonvillage.co.uk Honest John.

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Saturday 10th June - “This Machine” For more information on bands go to www.turbiniapub.co.uk or 313034 Free Function Room - Free Disco/Karaoke www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 3 NEW CARE HOME Bomb Victim Expresses MORE FALSE INFORMATION Dear Sir, local economy with Teesside the Tees Valley LEP. We received three flashy Mayor Ben Houchen – has she Don’t be fooled by Ms HOLDS OPEN DAY Grief & Gratitude Tory leaflets, but they’re full realised that County Durham Davison’s exaggerations. A Newton Aycliffe care home Jason Parkinson, Manager of false information. is in the North East Local Vote Labour on 8th June. is opening its doors to the at the home, said: “This is a • Ms Davison pretends she Enterprise Partnership, not “Aycliffe Reply” community on 16th June to great way to show the excellent likes football and video- celebrate the National Care services on offer and the gaming, but an internet Home Open Day event. fantastic work that goes on at search shows she likes The idea is to encourage local St. Clare’s Court. The team lacrosse and trampolining. people to visit care homes in at St. Clare’s Court are really • Her job “in the technology their community and work looking forward to meeting retail industry” turns out she together to develop better you and building on our is a sales assistant in a video relationships. community relationship”. games store. This important connection • She brags about “staying in CHIROPODISTOpen Evening is something that St. Clare’s the constituency since being Court, on Central Avenue, selected”, but that was on Tuesday 21st February has nurtured since opening 27 April (she has been here & PODIATRISTDoors open at 6.30pm in October and the home is Coffee Morning barely a month). She lives in Lorraine Tostevin BSc (Hons), MChS Come along, bring a friend and already acting as a community The monthly Coffee Morning Hull and her campaign office discover the SKIN, LASER and hub, including Coffee at St. Clare’s Court, Central is in Darlington. orBEAUTY 07585 TREATMENTS 935714 on offer. Mornings and Dementia Cafes. Avenue, is on Wednesday 14th • Tory ministers drop by 01325 529000The live demonstrations will include our As part of the Care Home June at 10.30am. Everyone is to pretend they know her. Peaseway Clinic, 2 Pease WayNEW Newton TATTOO REMOVAL Aycliffe LASER. Open Day, St. Clare’s Court welcome to join us and enjoy Laura and her father meet Phil Wilson She pretends she knows Enjoy refreshments, enter our free prize draw and don’t miss the special is hosting an afternoon a selection of refreshments, Newtonian Laura Anderson Newton Aycliffe. And they discount available only on the night. of fun, entertainment cakes and biscuits. For further who sustained serious injury all pretend they give a damn Visit www.peaseway.com for full details. and refreshments for the information please contact at the Manchester Arena about us. HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? community. Denise or Jay on: 01235 315 671 Concert attended the Two • She says her priorities We can help protect yourLimited family’s spaces,interests. please Minute Silence in the Town are housing and the armed Protect your PROPERTY for yourcall loved 01325 ones. 320 216 Centre for those who lost forces – when the Tories have Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Storage. caused a crisis in the first and to book your place their lives. Along with others, Call NOW on 01325 324515 for appointment including Mayor Wendy cuts to the second. Please use the entrance off Stephenson Way. Hillary she signed the Book of • She promises a DLI £49.00 inc VAT (per will) and Free Home Visit Condolence which is available Museum knowing it is During the day or evening in the Library from Monday impossible under a Tory E.M.P. SOLUTIONS WILLWRITERS2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe, & Co ESTATE Durham DL5 5NH to Saturday, before being government which has PLANNINGwww.peaseway.com PRACTITIONERS Tel: 01325 320 216 Fax: 01325 304 396 delivered to Manchester. closed museums, libraries Laura told Newton News;” this past week, and it has really and leisure centres all over Members of the Society of Will Writers Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre I’m very glad to be able to helped in such difficult times the country. F.Inst.PA (Qualifi ed Paralegal) OPENING HOURS: say that I came home from like this”. • She promises to build the hospital, after my operation, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am - 5pm on Wednesday night and I have Thursday 10am - 7pm, Friday 9am - 6pm been recovering and resting Saturday 8.30am - 4pm since. 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On 12th May members of Positive Horizons, an activity Three Aycliffe business resignation. group whose members leaders have publicly backed Those supporting Wilson support each other to improve Phil Wilson’s campaign to be include Kerina Clark, their mental wellbeing, are re-elected as the town’s M.P. managing director of the undertaking an exciting new Phil, Labour’s Sedgefield MP Xcel Centre and chairperson venture. They are joining with for 10 years, is up against of Aycliffe Business Park the ‘Buddies Befriending’ four other people to keep his Community; David Osbourne, group based in the Pioneering seat, including Tory candidate managing director of shower Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Dehenna Davison, a 23-year- manufacturer Roman; and by inviting them to a meal and old student from Hull. John Finley, managing director entertainment provided by Three leading personalities of family-run steel firm Finley some of their members. from Aycliffe Business Park Structures. Positive Horizons is an open have shown their support for Kerina Clark said: “Although the Labour candidate, who’s I am not a Labour Party group for all adults that meets Sitting down for Lunch at Ferryhill Institute with the John Finley Kerina Clark David Osbourne every Saturday in Dean Bank been MP since the 2007 By- supporter, I am a big Phil Mayor and Phil Wilson election following Tony Blair’s Wilson supporter. He works Institute, Ferryhill and for the tirelessly for this constituency views of the Labour Party last 11 years has organised and his efforts to encourage Leader, I do think Phil activities and mutual growth and investment in the Wilson is the outstanding support for its members, all Student Organises business park are making a local candidate for Sedgefield. of whom are interested in real difference to the area. He’s lived and worked here improving their mental health I am pleased to be able to for many years, he knows the and making new friends. Fundraiser for Homeless support Phil’s general election people and he understands Activities include, courses, campaign.” the important economic role trips, holidays, parties, sport, David Osbourne said: “We at Aycliffe Business Park plays. fishing, gardening etc. Roman have worked closely “The job Phil did in helping to It has no paid workers but with Phil Wilson since he bring Hitachi Rail Europe to it is run by a committee became MP for Sedgefield the region is something which of members, assisted by Positive Horizons Volunteers in 2007. We are based in cannot be underestimated. volunteers registered and Newton Aycliffe, but operate Local companies like supported by Stonham (part This can include help with In addition they have arranged internationally, and Phil has Finley Structures benefited of Home Group). They receive shopping, attending social to entertain them with fun taken a great personal interest immediately from the no statutory funding but raise activities or simply taking the chair exercises to old-time in our business and he has investment – we helped to money themselves by their own time to listen over a cup of tea. music before the meal and a helped us many times. He has construct their new factory contributions and fund-raising It also organises regular coach short poetry reading after the helped us with lobbying for and we know many other local with occasional small grants outings. Over 200 people have meal provided by two of the our industry in Parliament on businesses have benefited in through the County Durham benefitted from the project in members. a number of occasions – and the supply chain. Community Foundation and the last 2 years. Positive Horizons is has been very quick to give us “We are proud to have played last year from Ferryhill Town After a presentation to the very excited by this new advice whenever required. our part and we thank Phil for Council. Positive Horizon group some development and both groups “Phil is a very hard-working his determination and drive The group, ‘Buddies members decided it would be a hope it will lead to more joint MP for his constituency and to make sure the Hitachi deal Befriending’ is a newer group, great idea for them to provide activities in the future. Chloe receives trophy from Henry has given up significant time to came to fruition.” based at the Pioneering Care the venue and a meal for the Contacts: understand the needs of some The four other candidates Centre, Newton Aycliffe, Buddies Befriending Group Positive Horizons - Carolyn Heighington School have a good day. A big well done of the key businesses within for the Sedgefield seat in this funded locally by GAMP at cost price, which would not Stephenson 07732 780 386 raised money for ‘Shelter’ to Henry for coming up with the area.” year’s general election include (Great Aycliffe and Middridge only bring the groups together, (volunteer) by wearing their slippers to the idea and standing up in John Finley added: “Phil Dehenna Davison from the Partnership) and overseen but would give a chance for the saturdaypositivehorizons@ School assembly to tell the school has been one of the biggest Conservatives, Aycliffe by Sheila Pinkney. It aims to Positive Horizons members to gmail. com Henry Swinburne was inspired about it. ambassadors for Aycliffe Village resident John Grant combat isolation and loneliness practice the lessons learnt in Buddies Befriending - Sheila to raise money for Shelter Miss Spence the Head of Business Park over the years, representing UKIP, Brafferton in older people and offers their recent ‘Food Hygiene’ Pinkney 01325 329 933 after joining in an event in School said “I thought that and has helped to create resident Melissa Wilson flexible, short term support. and ‘Healthy Eating’ Courses. [email protected] Redworth Village Hall to raise Henry handled the whole event jobs and prosperity for his representing the Green Party money to help the homeless at exceptionally well and he is a constituency. and the Lib Dems’ Stephen Christmas. real credit to our school.” “While I don’t support the Psallidas, from Newcastle. He came up with the idea of “Wear your Slippers to School Day”, where the pupils paid a £1 donation to wear their slippers for the day. There Weekly was a trophy for the pupil who wore the most outrageous pair. Local Henry nominated a child from Classes each class with great slippers and then a name was pulled out of the hat. The lucky winner was Chloe Harding who was presented with a trophy by Henry. It was a great success; £180.15 was raised and everyone had HOPE OR HARDSHIP? We’re almost there. The We’re hiring Fun and skills that could choice is yours. Our Labour Manifesto is full of hope for the many, not the few. Hope We are recruiting for a number of Residential Child save your child’s life for the vulnerable, the elderly, the young, the students and the Carers & Family Support Activity Assistants We feel incredibly proud that we’ve classes held... hard working people of our helped save a number of very young society. • Full time and part time permanent positions available. Durham, Darlington, children’s lives after they’ve fallen into We urge you to take the time, • To join our Children’s Service divisions in Newton Aycliffe, Durham water and survived – thanks to the skills Brandon, not only to vote Labour on and Darlington area (base in Newton Aycliffe). they learned with us. Northallerton, the 8 June, but to join the Bishop Auckland, Labour Party, get involved • Starting salary of £15,341 per annum with yearly incremental Our world-class teachers could have and gradually have the rises up to £16,376 (over four years)* pro rata. trained as private pilots – five times over – Shotton, Newton opportunity to influence the • A generous 36 days annual leave per year (pro rata). in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. Aycliffe and running of the local Branches You can trust us to take the very best care Spennymoor. and Constituency, and to select • Excellent induction and training programme. of you and your little one. or even be the candidates to represent and be accountable See our website for more information and to apply today! to the party. To give your baby a splashing start call The Conservative alternative www.ne-as.org.uk/jobs is a truly grim prospect where *Terms & Conditions Apply. Closing date for applications: Sunday 28th May 2017 01325 728 728 the rich get richer and the poor get poorer for the next FIVE Let’s teach your baby to swim! www.waterbabies.co.uk YEARS. Mary Dixon and Barbara Clare Long-Standing Labour Party Registered Charity Members. No. 1028260 www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 5 LOCAL PEOPLE PHIL WILSON BACKING PHIL LOCAL MAN LOCAL VALUES

Thursday 8 June PHIL LEADING THE CAMPAIGN TO BRING HITACHI TO AYCLIFFE: “Although I am not a Labour Party "Locally it is right to particularly acknowledge the relentless supporter, I am a big Phil Wilson supporter. He works tirelessly for this ����������� �� N����� A�������� �P P��� ������ ��� ��� consituency and his efforts to encourage growth and investment are played a blinder" Northern Echo making a real difference to the area. I am pleased to be able to support Phil’s PHIL'S ACHIEVEMENTS General Election campaign.” • HITACHI PHIL'S PROMISES Kerina Clark Business Manager • SUPPORTING LOCAL VETERANS • NETPARK TO YOU • JOBS & INVESTMENTS CONTINUING TO DELIVER JOBS • LISTENING TO LOCAL PEOPLE • TOWN CENTRE DEVELOPMENT • CONSTITUENCY SURGERIES INVESTING IN OUR NHS • TACKLING CRIME • TACKLING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR MAKING COMMUNITIES SAFE • VISITING 100's COMMUNITY GROUPS • SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS • FIGHTING EDUCATION CUTS EDUCATION FOR ALL • FIGHTING TO SAVE DARLINGTON A&E “We at Roman have worked closely • BETTER BROADBAND with Phil Wilson since he became MP STRONG NATIONAL DEFENCE for Sedgefield in 2007. Phil has taken a great personal interest in our business and he has helped us many times. Phil WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT has been very quick to give us advice THE TORY CANDIDATE whenever required. Phil is a very hardworking MP for his constituency and has given up significant time to understand the needs of some of the key businesses within the area.” David Osborne Managing Director

• 23 year old student A VOTE FOR PHIL • Lives in Hull - 114.5miles away IS A VOTE FOR • Has achieved nothing for Newton Aycliffe HERE, NOT HULL A VOTE FOR A TORY MP IS A VOTE FOR...

“I will be backing Phil all the way. I know how hard he works for the area. He backs local people and local busi- nesses. Phil is a good constituency MP Figures obtained from schoolcuts.org.uk who is from the area.” Cuts to the Police Cuts to school funding Cuts to the NHS Durham Police has already lost The Tory cuts will strip Aycliffe The Tories planned cuts will see Billy Slater over 350 officers due to Tory cuts. schools of over £1million in the closure of Darlington A&E and W. Slater and Sons Butchers funding, that’s over 30 teachers! Maternity Services. Printed by Newton Press at Blue Bridge Centre, St. Cuthberts Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 6DS. X THE BEDROOM TAX X CUTS TO LEGAL AID X CUTS TO TAX CREDITS X CUTS TO DISABLED PEOPLE Promoted by Paul Trippett, on behalf of Phil Wilson, both at 19 Roseberry Road, Trimdon, Trimdon Station, County Durham, TS29 6JA PAGE 6 www.newtonnews.co.uk Aycliffe’s Rose Lodge Northern Star Radio Expands Coverage Soul Appeal Star Radio is delighted to potential to engage with the which is 5 times larger than announce that after just 8 community at every level and their existing building and ‘Home of the Year’ Finalist The new events organiser, weeks of trading with its we intend to expand on that will enable the group to Jack Hall, from the Big Club new owners; View TV Group potential and give it the tools broadcast multiple linear in Newton Aycliffe is putting Staff and residents at Rose (VTG) it is expanding its and investment it needs to and video on demand (VOD) Lodge Care Home in Newton out an appeal for photographs of Northern Soul and coverage by adding the loyal make it a viable proposition”. channels across the UK using Aycliffe have been celebrating Star output onto DAB. VTG also intends to launch VTG’s existing UK IP Media after it was announced that the memorabilia to go on a special display within the Club. Jamie Branson CEO of VTG one of the new DAB channels Network. home had been shortlisted as said, “One of the prominent in July as ‘Star Extra’, which Star Radio will also be ‘Home of the Year’ finalist in Newton Press will be working with Jack to design and produce points our listeners and will play nothing but hits launching more than 8 full the 2017 Maria Mallaband and advertisers were asking was, from the best years of our HD music television channels Countrywide care awards. the wall mural. Photographs and items of memorabilia will ‘when is Star was going to lives and deliver proper from the same facility. The Rose Lodge, a residential be returned to the donor after be joining DAB?’ It was one grown up radio that we all facility will open with >75% care home for the elderly and the project is complete. of the first objectives that hope will become part of the of the first year’s national people living with dementia, All items must be copyright we committed to doing and region’s daily lifestyle”. advertising sold through the is acknowledged as one of the free as they will be on public in typical VTG style we are VTG Head of Radio, Darren UK’s top television agencies most desired care facilities display. Please send or bring doing it big. Not only are we Shortt added, “The new within the first week of in the Borough, with an your photos/items to Newton launching Star Digital today, expansion allows us to offer a announcing the rollout. impressive CQC inspection Press offices or email high we are also launching 2 new huge variety of programming A late announcement to the history and active involvement resolution versions to paul@ additional DAB channels in across the region that gives line-up is that VTG will be in the local community. newtonnews.co.uk July. We want to expand our the listener an unbelievable using Durham as one of the The home received care home operator Maria entertainment. offering to both advertisers amount of choice from our first of 200 local television nominations from staff, Mallaband Care Group and The Maria Mallaband Care and the listener alike and our network, with music from the locations across the UK residents, families, healthcare Countrywide Care Homes. Group (MMCG) and sister chosen DAB multiplex has 60’s to the present day across providing ‘Durham TV’ by professionals and visitors The awards were created to company Countrywide Care ACORN Meet a great footprint and allows the channels”. the end of the summer, which for the ‘Home of the Year’ acknowledge the efforts of Homes are one of the country’s Our meeting this month will us to deliver our objectives Initially the new channels extends radio and provides award category, an award for staff at the group’s 73 care biggest independent providers be on Thursday 8th June at quickly and efficiently”. will be in standard DAB, cross media revenues and a care home that has provided homes and the impact they of care for the elderly, along 6pm in the Phoenix Club VTG today has also acquired however VTG have audiences. This is exciting exceptional service to deliver have on the lives of residents with luxurious close care (upstairs). Little Acorns will a York Radio Station, Vale committed along with its for the radio industry as a a homely and welcoming place and their families. apartments and retirement meet at 5.30pm. Everyone is Radio and have committed partners to convert these whole. for residents and relatives Staff from Rose Lodge, villas, gaining a reputation welcome to come along to see to re-launching the station to the new DAB+ platform Jamie Branson and Darren while demonstrating great along with other award of innovation and excellence what is happening in our area in new studios in the heart of as soon as possible, to give Shortt are continuing to team work and a commitment finalists, are invited to a gala in these fields. The group was and what events are being York, renamed in line with the the listener a dramatically innovate radio across the to the service as a whole, and evening on 22nd June in named by carehome.co.uk as organised. Star brand, with new music improved experience, which UK using Yorkshire as the was shortlisted as one of six Leeds for a drinks reception one of the top 20 most highly Local and County Councillors and a focus on specialist will be highly comparable initial area to demonstrate finalists nationwide. and dinner, followed by the recommended large care will hopefully (General genre based programming, with that of existing National the future of radio by going Staff members, residents, awards presentation and groups earlier this year. Election permitting) be in which will complement the BBC broadcasts. against the outdated DNA families and visitors were attendance and are usually Star Network in Yorkshire. To accommodate all of this of the business at present, encouraged to nominate staff willing to answer any queries Jamie says, “we are dedicated VTG are relocating the all of which has been highly members across fourteen Defence Secretary residents may have. A warm to making great radio, and business back to Durham in supported and welcomed by award categories, intended to welcome, cup of tea/coffee and the Vale Online is a great July with a brand new state of our partners and industry represent all areas across the biscuits are always available. example of how radio has the the art purpose build facility, regulators. business, from frontline staff such as the ‘Dignity in Care’ Visits Constituency and ‘Most Innovative Activity Programme’ awards, through to ‘Behind the Scenes’ and ‘Head Office Hero’ awards for MORE TAX & SPEND BY LABOUR those who provide exceptional Dear Sir, Corbyn’s Labour Manifesto ignores the truth that it was a Labour support to their colleagues. When they were M.P.’s, both Phil Wilson (Sedgefield) and Government that oversaw the banking crisis and that every Nicola Wheatley, Manager Jenny Chapman (Darlington) campaigned against Brexit and Labour Government since the Second World War has left the at Rose Lodge, said: “When are standing for re-election in constituencies where the vote British economy in a worst state than they inherited. I found out I couldn’t wait to for Brexit was approximately 58%. Also, both are standing as Regardless of how you vote, remember, a vote for any Labour tell the staff and residents. Labour candidates but are saying that a vote for them is not a vote candidate is a vote for Corbyn’s extreme left-wing Marxist Each and every one of our for Corbyn’s Labour Party. Be in no doubt, that should you vote Labour Party and a vote against Brexit. staff members strives to be for either of them, Corbyn will claim you voted for him! Alastair P.G. Welsh the best at what they do and Both these former Labour M.P.’s did not represent the views together are a dedicated, of their constituents during the Referendum and disagree with friendly and committed team. the majority of the current Labour Party Membership. How Our home’s success really has can anyone vote for them if they do not itemise what parts of Dehenna Davison, Conservative Candidate for Sedgefield, been a whole-home effort, the Corbyn Labour Party’s Manifesto they don’t like? Further, welcomed the Defence Secretary, Michael Fallon, to Sedgefield Jenny Chapman was on the ‘wrong’ side of the argument over from the input and support of to visit Filtronic, a high tech company specialising in wireless residents and their families to Darlington’s libraries while Phil Wilson was on the ‘wrong’ side and broadband component design and manufacture, based at the of the argument re over-payment of County Durham Teaching the commitment and passion NETpark. The company was recently awarded a £13 million of our whole staff team.” Assistants. contract with a defence equipment manufacturer. It would have been more honest for them to stand as Independent Also named as award finalists Dehenna Davison said “Filtronic are an extraordinary local Sunday 11th June from Rose Lodge was Head Labour Candidates, which they will, in fact, quickly become company, helping to revolutionise communications and that’s should Corbyn becomes Prime Minister! However, having both 2.00pm - 4.30pm Chef David Nevison for the clearly demonstrated in their incredible growth. In line with the ‘Masterchef’ award, Deputy been on the ‘wrong’ side in local issues, it would appear that they Prime Minister’s ambition to make the UK the best place in the both feel threatened by their poor local performances. Manager Leeann Burnside world to do business online, it is important we continue to support New Labour bought votes by introducing Working Tax Credits for the ‘End of Life Care’ companies like Filtronic to enable us to keep up to date with the (planned to cost £3 Billion, - actual cost £31 Billion). However, Award and Housekeeper latest demands on data usage and transfer. voters realised that employers were subsidising their low-paid Margaret Magneron for the I was delighted to welcome the Secretary of State for Defence, work forces at the expense of the taxpayer, hence one of the ‘Housekeeping Highflyer’ Sir Michael Fallon here, the third Secretary of State to visit reasons for the Brexit vote. award. a local business and the fourth to visit the constituency since Corbyn’s Labour Party now intend to ‘buy’ votes by abolishing This year marks the third this campaign began. Labour bring a former soap actor, I bring University Tuition Fees for new undergraduates (the FEW) annual awards held by national Secretaries of State who can make things happen.” as part of their ‘Progressive’ Manifesto, (Tuition Fees were originally introduced, and increased twice, by New Labour as a ‘Progressive policy”!) No mention is made of the fact that the 9 Greenwell Road, DL5 4DH MANY current graduates are paying off their Tuition Fee Student loan on a monthly basis and that when the new undergraduates Aycliffe Self Storage Ltd. qualify their take-home pay will be more than than earlier graduates burdened with student debt. I never supported student Unit 25 Whinbank Road, Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AY loans and Tuition Fees, however, having paid two sons through university, at great personal expense, I would consider it unfair “Your Key, Your Container” if all current student debt is not also cancelled – More tax and spend from Labour! 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As my I was a little disappointed the Mam’s conditioned worsened Following the success of featuring Chris Pryke, Cooler Carl Hutchinson fresh from his of times and is a regular for Rob Beckett on Mock the Conservative candidate chose so did her access to the health last year’s Fair the theme King and Smokin’ Spitfires. sellout gig, with Chris Ramsey headliner at The Comedy Store Week, for Russell Kane on not to respond to my letter, care she needs. this year will be nursery On Sunday 11th June there at Newcastle ‘Radio Metro’ in London’s Leicester Square. Live at the Electric, as well as when she had been so keen My parents aren’t alone in not rhymes. Saturday 10th June will be an Open Gardens day Arena will be appearing at the He possesses an energy and for Lee Nelson’s Well Good to ‘set the record straight’ in receiving the support they will see a traditional Fair on from 12 to 4pm. Refreshments comedy night, in the Turbinia, intellect which combined Show for Avalon TV and Sean relation to previous letters deserve. There are families the Green from 11am to 4pm will be served on both days on Wednesday 7th June. This with his eight years in the Walsh for Channel 4’s Stand from other constituents. across Newton Aycliffe for with a children’s fancy dress in the Village Hall. Also on will be a unique chance to corporate world make for a Up For The Week. My letter outlined how the whom this will feel all too competition (theme nursery display in the Village Hall catch him live at a small, perfect experienced host and “Right from the word go Tory government abandoned familiar. rhymes), children’s sports will be the entrants in the art intimate gig. entertainer for any event, but his audience were in fits of my parents, who from being Part of me wonders if the Tory events, stalls, adult tug of and photographic competition Carl is a multi-award winning Stephen still finds the time to laughter as we were subjected teenagers worked hard and paid candidate didn’t reply to my war, alpacas, dog agility, face Scarecrows will once again be into the system. My Mam now letter in last week’s edition comedian, having won the headline and MC gigs all over to his relentless comedy. suffers from progressive MS because of the job I do, maybe painting, morris dancing, a prominent feature over the Beat The Frog World Series the country. Comedy bordering on genius” and is severely disabled, and she felt I was underserving. children’s rides, a magician, weekend. Come along and and Magners Comedian of the A regular guest on The - Three Weeks my dad cares for her. But that letter wasn’t about entertainment and so much follow the Scarecrow Trail year awards in 2007. He’s also Cutting Edge at The Comedy Tickets for this show can But the cruel and callous me, it was about my Mam and more. with the opportunity to vote a Leicester Mercury Comedian Store, Stephen deputises as a be bought online from the Conservative cuts which have Dad, and they most definitely A free Concert takes place for your favourite and enjoy of the Year Nominee and So presenter on BBC Southern Hilarity Bites Box Office at savaged our NHS means my deserve better. on the Green commencing a fun packed weekend for all You Think You’re Funny Counties Radio, and warms- http://shop.hilaritybites.co.uk/, Mam doesn’t get the treatment Hannah Siddle 6pm on Saturday evening the family Finalist, was seen on ITV’s up and performs on some of or in person from The Turbinia. she needs and my Dad goes FHM Comedy Hero and the biggest comedy shows on Tickets are £5 each in advance, without the support he duly performed at the highly TV. His speed and dynamism and expected to sell out, so we deserves. respected Big Value Comedy create a magical energy which strongly advise you get your Maybe the silence of the Showcase in Edinburgh in has audiences rapt and hanging tickets in advance, or £8 on the Tory candidate is a reflection New Trains Ready to Deliver 2011. onto his every word. It is this door. Doors open at 7pm show of the Tory party plans for “Hutchinson’s trump card is that led Stephen to writing starts at 8pm. families like mine who need a the way he interacts with the functioning NHS and a social audience, rolling with every care system that isn’t plunged ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ his material into crisis? They simply don’t generated, giving a dynamism have any and the Conservative and spontaneity to his HAPPY FEET U-turn on the ‘dementia performance” – Chortle Your Little Foot Clinic tax’ is a great example of Carl will be supported by this governments lack of Jenny Collier & MC Stephen Woodham Community Centre understanding of the social Grant Jenny Collier, described St Elizabeth’s Close Newton Aycliffe DL5 4UE care crisis facing the country. as a rising star by the national Having stripped billions press, has won the Laughing Treatments: Toe Nail Cutting & Trimming, from social care budgets, the Horse New Act Competition uncaring Conservatives have Callus Reduction & Corn Removal, and the Hobgoblin Comedy left 1.2 million people without Fungal Infections, Cracked Heels, the care they need. Award, placed second in the NATYS (formerly Hackney Thick Nails Reduced, Ingrown Toe Nails, As for the NHS, the savage Diabetic Footcare, Conservative cuts mean people Empire New Act of the Year), are waiting longer in A&E, and reached the finals of Athletes Foot Treatments. for cancer treatment, for an countless other competitions. ambulance. Or in my Mam’s In 2015 Jenny performed as part care just not receiving the care of the Magners International 01325 954386 / 07539 227562 she needs at all. The MS nurse Comedy Festival in Hong Raino Joseph (S.A.C. Dip., RFHP) that once visited our home Our reader and regular contributor, John Williamson, sent in this great photo he took of Kong, Singapore, Manila and Registered Foot Health Practitioner doesn’t any more, because Hitachi trains waiting to be delivered. at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, and in 2016 Jenny performed her debut show, ‘Jen Hur’, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – playing to packed out R.A. 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Under I always have and always will The stunning 3-acre garden As your MP, one of my 1,000 jobs. the Tories 2.5 million people put local people and local is full of interesting trees, top priorities was to bring As your MP, I will continue are having to wait longer concerns first. The only people shrubs and plants. Superbly business and councils together to work with Hitachi as they to be seen in A&E, cancer I support are you, whilst my landscaped with island to redevelop Aycliffe town bid for contracts to build the patients are having to wait Tory opponent is a 23 year-old beds, flowing herbaceous centre. I think you will agree high speed trains of the future, longer for treatment and we student from Hull, who has borders, an old walled garden, that the town centre has been creating more jobs for local all know how difficult it is to made it clear she is only here rhododendron beds, a fernery, transformed with the arrival people. get a doctor’s appointment. to support the Tory leader, 3 ponds and even a vegetable of new shops, a library and a I share local people’s aspirations The NHS is one of Labour’s not you. Please vote for me on garden there is much to fire the facelift we can all be proud of. and ambitions. I want to make proudest achievements, but the Thursday 8th June, your local imagination. Over the last 10 years, I have sure our children receive a Conservatives’ failure to invest man with local values. Winner of Bishop Auckland In helped thousands of people quality education which equips in the services we all rely on will Phil Wilson Bloom and having featured in who came to me in their time them with the skills they need to see Darlington A&E close and Your Labour The Sunday Telegraph and of need. From helping parents get on in life. But the Tories are strip the hospital of maternity Parliamentary Candidate Amateur Gardening this is secure the specialist help their robbing local schools in Newton services, forcing emergency a mature and much-loved child needed from local health Aycliffe of over £1 million in patients and expectant mothers garden. services to assisting an elderly funding and leaving schools to travel even further for care. Delicious tea and cakes couple get their boiler fixed with no option but to employ As your MP, I’ll fight to stop Messy Church One of the leading young string quartets, The Alauda Quartet will be on offer together after they were left for days fewer teachers, meaning bigger the Tories from closing our - 2 violins, viola and cello - formed at The Royal Academy with a sale of plants grown without heating or hot water in class sizes. hospitals. Please join us for our June of Music in 2011. They were selected as Concert Artists in the garden. In addition, the middle of winter, my staff I have always backed our local The Tory cuts mean Durham Service of Messy Church where with Making Music for 2016-17. The Quartet enjoys a busy Cornerstone, a charity which and I have always been there to schools and have spoken in police have already lost we will be celebrating families performing schedule and has performed extensively across helps the homeless, based in help. As your MP, I will always Parliament about the devastating 350 officers, putting our - made up of all shapes and the UK as well as across Europe and Asia. Willington, will be manning support local people at their impact these cuts will have on communities at risk. As your sizes, each unique and special. They visit on Friday, 16th June to perform work by Haydn, a stall showcasing their time of need. the quality of our children’s MP, I will continue to work We begin at 4pm on June 10th Mendelssohn and Shostakovitch at 7.30pm in St. Andrew’s garden furniture and garden I will continue to fight to bring education. As your MP, I will with local residents, the police with craft based activities investment and jobs to the area. continue to fight against these and Ron Hogg, our Police and including fresh fruit salad Church, South Church. accessories all of which are Tickets £13.50 from Brotherton’s Music (opposite Morrisons) made locally to order. I led the campaign to bring cuts so our children get the high Crime Commissioner, to make making, family tree art, family our communities safer. portraits, prayer space and card or by contacting Brian Varley (01388 606075). Tickets also I listen to the people of our craft. We will also be taking available on the door, priced £15.00 community. That is why I voted names for our Messy Summer to trigger Article 50 in March Trip to Hardwick Park on the this year in line with the result 22nd July. of the referendum in this area. Everyone will enjoy a jacket Our task now is to secure the potato tea and a chance for best Brexit deal possible for the a chat. Come along to this North East, a deal that doesn’t friendly, welcoming Fun leave our region behind. Since Church - you will be surprised the result, I have held regular at all we have to offer each Brexit surgeries to ask what other. Brexit deal you want. 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So there will be additional responsibility a change in the Parliamentary for finance, legal and election, democratic services and risk Dehenna Davison is only a management. young girl and she may be Cllr Olwyn Gunn, Cllr Carl a welcome change as M.P. Marshall and Cllr Kevin for Newton Aycliffe. I can Shaw are new additions to Durham County Council Cabinet remember when Tony Blair the Cabinet. Cllr Gunn takes stood for M.P. at Trimdon - he on the portfolio for Children was young when he started and and Young People’s Services, look where he is today! covering education up to I must also remind voters the age of 19, specialist and that Labour lost control of safeguarding services, youth Ferryhill and Chilton areas in services, children’s centres the Sedgefield ward. I removed and adult learning. myself from the Labour Party Cllr Marshall is the new in 2009 and I am very pleased I Cabinet member for did because as an Independent When the call went out equipment in Darlington and Also introduced to the Aycliffe economic regeneration, I can do and vote the way I to the community to get Bishop Auckland Hospitals, store is a Raffle with a new taking responsibility for want. behind the MRI Scanner supermarket giant Tesco Vauxhall Car as first prize. You economic development, town Alderman George C. Gray, Appeal and help replace showed they are local can buy a ticket from customer centres, development control, West Ward Councillor outdated and privately owned too, pledging a mammoth services counter for a £1. strategic transport and spatial fundraising weekend across Area Managers Jason King and planning, including the the Bank Holiday dates of Peter Shaw said ‘We all know County Durham Plan. 26th/27th/28th and 29th May, someone who has needed an And Cllr Shaw becomes 10 Years Can Hull in 24 of their stores. MRI Scan, including our own the new Cabinet member The Aycliffe store baked cakes employees. We understand it’s for strategic housing and Bill Kellett John Lethbridge Active in the Conservative to sell and Hot dogs to eat and a massive undertaking to try assets, with a portfolio did a roaring trade, rasing £840 and raise such a substantial covering housing strategy, Community Candidate Vote thanks to the generosity of amount of money to replace the homelessness, private sector School but left without and followed it up with an MA customers. Some did not want old scanners with state of the housing issues, fuel poverty any qualifications to start in economics for which he Dear Sir for Herself? to buy these goods but still art technology, but as our strap and energy efficiency, land work in the building yard at had his thesis published. He After Reading Honest John’s contributed to this very worthy line says ‘every little helps’ so and property assets and the Lyons Colliery, Easington went on to teach economics political piece last week, I Dear Editor, cause which will save our local we pulled together to help this authority’s travellers’ liaison Lane. Having an interest in at Seaham Comprehensive felt the need to address a few I am concerned that the NHS Trust a £million a year! worthwhile cause.’ service. cars, he then took up a job School and Peterlee Tertiary points. The letter states that Conservative candidate for Cllr Joy Allen takes up at a local garage and whilst College as well as becoming Phil Wilson is desperate to Sedgefield in the forthcoming the new post of Cabinet there passed his driving test, an A level examiner. keep hold of his job, so what’s General Election is a 23 year member for Transformation. enabling him to become a He has been married to wrong with that? Over the past old student who lives in Hull. Wellbeing for Life Cancer Her remit will include the driver for a bakery. Elizabeth Ann for almost ten years, Phil Wilson has Assuming she is still registered council’s transformation Realising the importance of 52 years and they have three been active in the community at her permanent address in programme as well as ICT, qualifications, Cllr Kellett children, Beverley, Edward attending numerous events, Hull, how can she expect local Screening Campaign customer services, libraries, attended evening classes at and Margaret Jean, and many showcased in this paper, people to vote for her on 8th emergency planning, Durham Technical College three grandchildren, Darius, overseen the regeneration June when she can’t even vote The County Durham to benefit from it, but figures equality and diversity and and achieved several GCE O Maddy and Katie. of our town centre and most for herself? Wellbeing for Life service of people attending their the Humanitarian Support levels and three A levels. The 77-year-old’s chosen importantly helped to bring I can only hope she is has been working in the appointment has fallen. Partnership. There followed a career in charity is the Great North East Hitachi to Aycliffe, creating registered for a postal vote or local community to promote Wellbeing for Life have Cllr Ossie Johnson also takes nursing at the former Dryburn Air Ambulance for which he hundreds of jobs for people in it will be along drive back to cancer screening and been working in partnership on a new portfolio. As Cabinet Hospital in Durham where has a special affinity. the area!, Hull on polling day! encourage people to attend with local GP surgeries member for tourism, culture, Cllr Kellett met his wife-to-be “My youngest daughter Who cares what his motivations A confused and worried their screening appointments. and community venues leisure and rural issues, he Elizabeth Ann, also a nurse, suffered a serious horse riding are as long as progress is being will oversee tourism, arts constituent of Woodham There are three types of to promote the screening while attending a hospital accident a few years ago made? The letter also blasts and culture as well as events, dance. that could have proved fatal Mr Wilson for being pals with Name & address supplied. cancer screening available programmes and encourage ED: The answer is no as she leisure services, parks and In 1960, Bill became SRN without the intervention of the Tony Blair, who is a polarising in the UK, cervical, breast people to take part. allotments. He is also the registered and moved to air ambulance,” he said. “My figure, but maybe not quite as would need to be registered as and bowel. It is offered to the Vicki Moffat, Wellbeing a resident in this constituency. council’s rural champion. Durham County Orthopaedic family and I will always be detrimental to society as Nick people who are most likely Coordinator said “People are Cllr Jane Brown retains Hospital, before taking up indebted to this great charity.” Griffin and the BNP were and putting their lives at risk by responsibility for human charge nurse positions in Cllr John Lethbridge, who who I believe Honest John has not attending their screening resources under her new role Wigan and Middlesbrough. represents the Woodhouse been attached to in the past! appointment so I’m very as Cabinet member for social He then returned to Dryburn Close ward in Bishop Kane Shaw happy with the response inclusion but also takes on Hospital to become a nurse Auckland, was elected as Ed: Honest John admits to we’ve had to this campaign. poverty and welfare reform, tutor. Deputy Chairman a 70-year- being a member of the BNP Staff and volunteers were welfare rights and carers. Cllr Kellett gained an honours old former geography teacher for just 10 months when he trained in raising awareness Cllr Lucy Hovvels continues degree in economics at who taught at Sedgefield became disillusioned with of the importance of cancer in her role as Cabinet Durham Technical College Secondary Modern School. their policies and left. screening and have spoken member for adult and health to 1561 people across the services, dealing with adult county. 822 have also safeguarding, social care and commissioning, health signed pledge cards to take and wellbeing, public health, part in the next screening community safety and links opportunity. with Durham Police. She will We had a prize draw to also serve as the authority’s encourage people to stop and champion for veterans and find out more about this vital mental health. information and the luxury And Cllr Brian Stephens hamper was won by Sharon retains his portfolio for Crooks from Craghead, neighbourhoods and local Stanley.” partnerships, a wide-ranging Cancer screening saves role that covers Area Action thousands of lives every Partnerships, relationships year in the UK. Screening with town and parish councils, aims to find cancers early community development, and very early cancers are streetscene, highways, waste usually easier to treat, may management, bereavement need less treatment, and are services and environment, health and consumer more likely to be cured. It is protection. so important to go for your The Annual General Meeting screening whenever you are of the council also saw the invited. election of Cllr Bill Kellett as Please contact Vicki its new Chairman. Moffat, Wellbeing for Life Cllr Kellett, who represents Coordinator (East Durham the Sherburn ward, attended Hub) on 0191 5274150 Houghton Grammar www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 11 Choosing the Town Mayor Aycliffe’s Front Line Dear Sir, not belong to a particular Group. person making them. The Independents put forward a This would also concentrate To illustrate the point, if the view that where the controlling the minds of those who might Independents had contested NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING Group (whichever that is) has want to be Mayor since they all 30 seats on the Council, By Acting Chief Inspector Sarah Honeyman a clear majority then it had would have to earn the respect and gained a majority, I would nothing to fear from selecting of their fellow councillors and still have supported Cllr Bob the person to be Mayor to be demonstrate the necessary Fleming the Labour Leader Hello everyone. Newton Aycliffe. Station being educated in the the longest serving member, qualities to be voted in. Indeed as Leader of the Council, and This is my first blog to the This move means that our dangers and criminal element who must of course also be Labour controlled Darlington make no apology for saying An Aycliffe pensioner took the community of Newton newest PC, Lyndon Towler, of such behaviour. Fires have suitable (and not everyone is, selects it’s Mayor on the same so. Merit alone should be the trouble to visit Newton Press Aycliffe as it is usually done by has quickly become Acting reduced but still continue to including Labour), principle as I indicate. Are they distinguishing characteristic Offices to make a donation of my Sergeant, Mark Edwards. Sergeant to cover for Mark. In be a problem. Please, if you Not everyone wants to be wrong? of supporting someone to a £5 to the Appeal. Since the turn of the year we the first few months of 2017, we see fires being set, report it Mayor, hence a free vote The Independents in Great position. Thank you - every penny have had some significant lost PCSOs Michael Crawford, to us and if you can provide would allow that principle and Aycliffe did not stand on an In the early 1990’s I was within counts and the Appeal changes to the staffing of our Gavin Laycock and Steven Gill names of those responsible that safeguard the reputation of the anti Labour platform at the one vote of convincing the Committee are so grateful. Neighbourhood Team here who all became police officers would be much appreciated. Council. The argument that elections, nor did we contest Labour Group to support a Lib In addition to rasing cash last in Aycliffe and these have within the organisation. They The off-road bike situation because Labour won a majority every seat on the Council. Dem Councillor being Mayor, weekend selling cakes and Hot continued. As of 1st June, are all competent, great guys has eased a little following and thus have a democratic Elsewhere in County Durham and prior to being elected in dogs, Tesco donated £100 to Mark Edwards has moved to and will take to their new role the identification of one of mandate to select only Labour in particular Spennymoor, 1983 I worked closely behind the Appeal. Durham City to take up the role well but are obviously a loss to the main offenders. However, Councillors as Mayor is Seaham, Peterlee, Ferryhill etc, the scenes in putting Enid Businesses and Town of Neighbourhood Inspector our team. We wish them well we still receive reports and tenuous at best, and effectively the Independents there were Meadows (Labour) for Mayor organisations are urged to on a temporary basis. This in their futures. Incidentally, are still actively seeking to declares the Mayor to be purely almost rabidly anti Labour. and Brian Jackson (Tory) for move is likely to be mid to long Gavin and Mike are remaining identify those responsible. The Party political. It was never in Indeed on Sedgefield Town Deputy Mayor to stop a totally organise a special fundraiser term. We all wish Mark every within the south of the county local community responded any leaflet or manifesto. Council no Labour candidates unsuitable member of the for the appeal. well at the end of last year to The argument of “If the stood at all. then Aycliffe First Party from Contact Syd Howarth at success with this new role and so you may see them Independents were in the clear On Great Aycliffe Town becoming Mayor and bringing Newton News if you can help. and are very grateful for all around! our appeal to report incidents majority what would we do” is Council, with the elections the role into disrepute. Those Tel: 300212 or e-mail: syd@ his hard work and dedication We are actively recruiting of off-road bikes, we need very simple - no, we would not over till 4 years time, we will long in the tooth will know who newtonnpress.net to serving the community of PCSOs to replace the three we everyone to let us know who is only appoint Independents we continue to work constructively I mean. have lost and PCSO Matt Walls riding them please! would look to elect a Mayor as and positively with Labour Obviously in rare circum- joined our team last month. As a team , we will be involved someone who had seniority in members to maintain and stances when you have a finely We hope to have the other two in the coming months in length of service, but also was improve the services and balanced council I would McColls Help GACAP vacancies filled within the various community events suitable to do the job of chairing facilities of the Council within expect the majority group coming months. Matt joins across the town and we through a Full Council meetings and the dire financial constraints to hold the office of Mayor Daniela Jones and Christine the GAMP Area Action able to represent the Council facing all of us. We will not because being the Chairman O’Brien who continue to do a Partnership we have acquired in the Community and beyond, oppose something just for the of the Council, they might fantastic job! a gazebo for our events and irrespective of politics. sake of it. A wise person does need the use of the Chairman’s We have also lost PC Paul will be handing out free pens, I for one would never exclude not reject suggestions simply casting vote. Rogers from the team and crayons, trolley coins etc. We someone just because they did because the do not like the But in all other circumstances are actively seeking to fill his would love to see as many of there is nothing lost by vacancy. So, all in all, some you as possible at these events putting up a person with long major changes to the team but so please come over when you service and merit. Our Town rest assured we are all still see us and have a chat! Take Council very rarely conducts totally committed to delivering care for now and enjoy this Horndale Residents Meet its meetings on Party political the best possible service to our lovely weather! Our next meeting is Wednesday this much needed piece of life lines, if at all, and once elected community. A/Sgt Lyndon Towler 7th June at Greenfield Arts saving equipment. We have also we are all there to do the same During March and April we Lyndon joined Durham Centre, starting at 6pm with organised 2 training sessions job, in serving the community. had a significant number of Constabulary as a PC in 2009 refreshments at 5.45pm. with a total of 19 local people Cllr Arun Chandran vans and other vehicles broken and has always worked in Our guest speaker will be completing the course. For more Independent into where tools and other Newton Aycliffe, as a 24/7 from The Hub of Wishes, information about this project equipment were stolen. During Response officer until joining previously known as MIND. contact David on 01325 300258 May a male who had recently our Neighbourhood team in The Hub offers a friendly and / 01325 316144. Woodham. moved into the area was April. He has an excellent confidential service for those [email protected] VOTING McColl’s convenience store Lancaster, McColl’s Retail arrested and has been charged knowledge of our local area who may suffer from emotional We have some tickets left for on Washington Crescent in Group Chief Executive Officer with numerous offences. We and community and is looking distress, difficult times and our comedy night with award FOR THE Newton Aycliffe had donated said, “It is wonderful that will provide an update in due forward to building on that in mental health. If you would winning comedienne Patrick £131 to GACAP towards their we have raised and donated course. We appreciate that his new role. Lyndon hails like to find out more about their Monaghan at Woodham Golf Community Welfare Fund money for such local and these crimes have affected from Hartlepool and is 33 work or feel you need some Club July 12th. Tickets are MAN where partners can draw worthwhile cause. McColl’s many hard working people in years old. He recently passed support then come and join us at £10 with pie and peas or a down amounts to assist with has always been known to be his Sergeant exams and is the meeting. Our meetings are vegetarian option. Ring Martin our community. I would like NOT THE helping people in need in our charitable and we try our very to appeal to all our residents to already working hard leading very friendly and easy going, on 01325 316148 for further community. best to continually support or call them on 01325 300121 or information. be vigilant and report anything the team of PCs and PCSO’s visit them at Silverdale House We have booked all the PARTY The store raised money the neighbourhoods in which suspicious to us. The arrest of having taken over from Mark Silverdale Place DL5 7DZ. attractions for Community through the Making a we operate. this male was as a direct result Edwards for the foreseeable In other news we have been fun day on the 17th August, I remember Phil Wilson Difference locally charity, This donation is another of us receiving information future. supporting David Sutton Lloyd Greenfield Community College coming to see me when he first where customers purchase example of our helpful and from a community member to PCSO Matt Walls of Woodham Community playing field, more info to became our MP in 2007, and specific products in the giving ethos. We believe it is whom we are very grateful. Matt is 26 years of age and was Centre in his project to place follow. Thank you to the school he told me about his pledges store and a percentage of the important to give something We also identified several born and raised here in Newton Defibrillators in the local for their support. for our town. money goes into a fund for the back to our customers who victims who had not reported Aycliffe. He therefore already community. David has secured I think by reading the above • To open his office in the town retailer and shopper to choose support us by raising money thefts to us. Again, I would knows the local area and funding for 6 machines one you can see we have a great centre a local charity to support. in purchasing specific appeal to everyone that if you people well. Matt was initially of which we have adopted community in Newton Aycliffe • To help people on the town GACAP, was the local cause products in store. McColl’s are unfortunate to become a a baker (although has told us he and secured its citing in the and by working together this with their problems chosen because of its integral has a history of charitable victim of crime, you report it doesn’t bake cakes sadly!!), he Greenfield Convenience Store. will only get better. • Concentrate on the part in the community. James giving”. to us straight away. We can joined Durham Constabulary Thanks goes to Raj and his Philip Clark regeneration of the town Receiving the cheque for then target our patrols more two years ago as staff and staff for agreeing to support Chair 07756065132 centre GACAP (right) is Ron Mitchie effectively. became a PCSO earlier this • Do all he could to bring jobs Chairman and Joan Mitchie We also continue to experience year, joining the team at the to the area Secretary of GACAP with anti-social behaviour across end of April. His fully staffed office is Monica Little of McColl’s the town. This mainly consists Acting Chief Inspector 517 GREAT AYCLIFFE TOWN COUNCIL situated in the town centre Film Show and Area Manager Michael of small fires and the riding Sarah Honeyman and is open Monday to Friday, Johnson. of off-road bikes. With the South Durham Dates and Times of Statutory Meetings helping hundreds of Aycliffe The “Feel Good Film Show” Ron Mitchie said “GACAP help of the public the team Neighbourhoods and of the Town Council and its Committees people with their problems at St Clare’s Church on are thankful to McColl’s for has identified 9 young people Safeguarding Command every year. Tuesday 6th June features the their donation, and assured responsible for setting some Email: sarah.honeyman@ Wednesday 14th June 2017 The town centre is completely 2006 British comedy-drama them the money would be of the fires and they have spent durham.pnn.police.uk transformed compared to 2007. “The History Boys” starring spend wisely in assisting time with their parents at our Durham Police: ring 101 The dismal Health Centre has Richard Griffiths, James people in the community who Community Fire and Police (or 999 in an emergency) gone with Aldi and Wilkinsons for one reason or another have Council Meeting - 7.15pm Corden, Frances de la Tour opening new stores. The new fallen on hard times”. and many more fine British QUESTION TIME Library opened at the Leisure McColl’s are expanding Centre just a few months ago actors. locally and will be taking over A period of up to 20 minutes has been also set aside for an An unruly group of gifted elector to ask questions, give evidence or make representation and the town centre itself is the Co-op Store at Neville on any item of business included on the agenda of the Council, more welcoming. boys have just gained their Parade on 3rd July 2017. They and its Committees. As we all know, Phil played northern grammar school’s will have 24 hours to get the OFFICE a leading role, along with the best ever A-level results and change over from Co-op to With the exception of the Annual and Extra-Ordinary Council people of Aycliffe, to bring are trying to pass Oxbridge McColl’s ready in time for Meetings members of the public can submit a written question Hitachi to our Business Park entrance exams, helped by its opening on 4th July. They for the Council Agenda as long as it is submitted 7 clear days creating nearly 1,000 jobs. eccentric teachers. Tea and have also recently taken over TO LET before a meeting. I would like to see Phil coffee is served at 1pm, a Co-op shop in Chilton. included in the £2. The film If members of the public have any questions it would be continue his great work and Monica said, “The charitable will be voting to re-elect him starts at 1.15pm. giving of McColl’s will Refurbished offi ce to let in eco-friendly building. Located next to appreciated if they could make them known prior to the start A variety of chairs are of the meeting. Agendas/Reports are available on the Council’s on 8th June. I have no political mirror the giving that the Newton Aycliff e’s iconic landmark, the Blue Bridge, with easy access Website on the Friday afternoon preceding the meeting. bias and vote for the man not provided for your comfort, Co-op invests in the local to A1M and other routes north and south. and tables so that you can (www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk) the Party. I did not vote for community. Please continue Offi ce comes with secure, private, lockable front door, natural light Tony Blair as I felt he did not bring a spot of lunch to eat to, or start using McColl’s at The Press and Public are cordially invited to attend. represent our town. This was while you enjoy a great film in Washington Crescent plus windows, led lighti ng, new ceilings, eco-friendly heati ng. probably because he was PM friendly company. Everyone the stores in Chilton and Internet and telephone packages available. “The Public Entrance to the Council Chamber will be open 30 and could not find the time to is most welcome. For further Neville Parade so we are able minutes prior to the commencement of meetings”. fight our corner. details ring Ric Hargreaves to continue with Charitable To register an interest please contact Stuart on 01325 300212 Syd Howarth 01325 316755. giving”. PAGE 12 www.newtonnews.co.uk Driving School POLICE PRAISE LISTENING DRIVERS Officers from the Cleveland to court. The number is down were putting themselves and the results of this campaign, their phones when it is clearly and Durham Specialist from when a similar week of others at serious risk. These and that the number of people illegal to do so. I urge drivers Jacks Driving School Operations Unit (CDSOU) action took place in January people will now have to deal flouting the law has reduced. to be sensible before they cause Fully Qualified High Grade Instructors issued a total of 46 fixed penalty where 131 drivers were caught with the consequences of their That being said, there are still unnecessary injury, or death, TRAILER/CARAVAN TRAINING ALSO AVAILABLE notices for mobile phone use (61 in Cleveland and 72 in actions. those who persist on using on our roads.” Helping you to relax, enjoy and build confidence while driving, in a campaign Durham) and two drivers “There are clearly some people Excellent first time pass rate - Block booking offers which started on Wednesday summonsed to court. who feel the law doesn’t apply 1st March. The week of action However, road policing chiefs to them. 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Tel 01325 preview our latest exhibition greenfield-arts.co.uk or speak Gallery Opening Times: 301692 Could you help children taken into Care? by Greenfield Community with one of our lovely team Monday - Thursday 10am - Durham County Council is The appeal comes as Foster choices and my own mistakes, College GCSE students on members on 01325 379048 or 9pm and Friday 10am - 4pm. appealing to people to consider Care Fortnight continues, I’d never had that before and Wednesday 28th June 6pm Pets becoming foster carers, as one a national initiative to raise it just felt like a fresh start, to 8pm. new child every day comes awareness about fostering and like I could finally be myself Showcasing the fantastic into care in need of a loving the rewards it can offer those instead of trying to be the way work of students studying Family History Courses DOG WALKING Daytime, home. willing to open their homes someone else wanted me to for GCSEs in Visual Arts half hour sessions £5.50 per and their hearts to children be.” at Greenfield Community Tips and advice on tracing your family tree will be available dog. Years of experience in dog who are in desperate need. Now Brandon has reconnected College – including at a beginners’ family history course run by Durham County handling. Tel 07756 825 637 One of Durham County with his birth mother and some sculpture, photography and Record Office, DOG WALKER. Fully Autos Council’s former foster of his brothers but has chosen graphics. This is a brilliant The popular sessions are led by an archivist and also offer an insured .. CRB checked. No children, Brandon, is sharing to stay on with his foster opportunity for students introduction to the sources available at the record office. The time to walk your dog, going his story to show what a parents as part of the “Staying to see their creative work course lasts for three weeks and runs on the following dates: on holiday, need your pets Stigs Motor Factors difference fostering can make Put” programme. “Why would in a professional gallery • Thursday evenings, from 6pm to 8pm – 15, 22 and 29 June fed? Contact 07736 332146 for environment as well as a Unit 4 Whitworth Avenue to the life of a young person. I not want to stay here?” he • Friday mornings, from 10am to 12 noon – 16, 23 and 30 June further details Brandon was just eight when says “This is my home and chance for staff to highlight Oils, Wipers, Filters, Brakes, Clutches, their skills and praise their • Tuesday evenings, from 6pm to 8pm – 12, 19 and 26 he and his six brothers were Chris and Leanne chose to September Suspension, Additives, Car Care, Bulbs, taken into care, he said: “When take me on when I was what achievements. 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She’d cut them Brandon is hoping to train enabling students a place family tree and find out about the fantastic resources available TEL: 01325 316 566 up into sections and we would as a mechanic, but also has to voice their opinion about on your doorstep.” Collect from devour them; it was a real treat ideas of what he wants for his how they would like to The course costs £30 for all three sessions. Places must be MOBILE car air conditioning having oranges then…I still own family life in the future: use the gallery space. This booked in advance by calling 03000 267 626. NEWTON PRESS repairs and gas top ups. Contact will occur in the lead up at the love them now.” “I want to meet someone and Dean on 311767 or 07786 998 Brandon and his brothers have a family of my own but to the GCSE show, which Blue Bridge Centre 413 couldn’t be placed together and then I definitely want to foster opens on Thursday 29th June, and inform part of a (goods inward) he went on his own to a short- after that. MOT Bookings Help term placement, he explained: “Fostering’s a journey for secondary exhibition curated please ring the bell Public Notice “They were an older couple, everyone involved. It isn’t by Greenfield Community more like grandparents to a straight road, there are College students, open MRI Scanner Appeal me, they were really kind and roundabouts and turnings from Monday 17th July – DONATIONS needed of Bric- caring but I was scared, I was in the road but I think if you Wednesday 26th July. Weddings a-Brac and other good condition on my own and I was lonely, I can let a child make mistakes, Greenfield Arts has been items for Newton Aycliffe good used to just sit and cry. It took guide them along the way, help working with five year 11 art causes. Ring Honest John 316 me about two years to realise them to develop and give them students to better understand CLASSIC WEDDING CARS 630 this was what life was for me that chance they deserve, then what it is students would offer a superb collection of now, that I wasn’t going back you can be a foster carer. like from the gallery and the cars for your special day home and I just had to learn to “Being fostered changed opportunities it offers. It has including Rolls-Royces, Opticians accept it.” my life – it made a massive therefore been a very organic Bentleys, Jaguars, Beaufords, Brandon was later fostered difference to me. 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Brandon said: “Moving in with chance at life when I’m older.” curating one final exhibition Personal them was like turning over a If you could open your home as part of their GCSE year, Ramsey’s Garage on St. Cuthbert’s Way have seen a marked new leaf for me, they treated and heart to a child in need, offering graduate and interest in MOT appointments since announcing they were Tel: 316600 me like a young adult and gave then the fostering team wants aspiring artists a professional donating part of their fee to the MRI Scanners Appeal for BVA Foundation me freedom (so long as I didn’t to hear from you. Please get in space to exhibit, something Darlington and Bishop Auckland Hospitals. If you wish to book go mad!) to make my own touch on 03000 269 400 or visit that is very hard to come by. your car in please ring 01325 300200. 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Rob the rich to give to the the Labour Party, a different poor - a man did that years ago, Labour Party then, in the 50’s. he wore a green suit and lived in I am of the opinion that a lot of Sherwood Forest - it just does people who vote Labour today not work. only do so because their parents It’s only right to stop the heating and grandparents did. allowance and put that money Theresa May and her to better use. Those who are government are the best option in need of it will continue to to see us through the Brexit receive it. 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