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f o o t b a l l GOLF THEY’RE PARISH REMEMBERS TW O MEN investiinvestigate the ownership rights of HAT TRICKS H. LAIDLAW S TOP Trout tempted three pieces of common land in BY LAMBERT from the pool Boldron annual parish meeting Boldron: Thomberry Quarry; VARIETY CUP ON THE by Jack Snipe was held in the village hall. The Thornberry North; and a piece of AW BRENKLEY The turning point in the weather attendance was fair and was in land giving entry to Field 20. The A stroke-play competition spon­ came on Thursday and for the first charge of M r J. G. Allinson as chairman was asked to be present Barnard Castle met Northern News sored by the Variety Club of Great DART chairman. in the interest of the parish. in the final home game of the season lime this season fly-fishermen could Britain was played on the Barnard think seriously about making a Members stood in silence as a During the year Mrs Lawton had a'id although they scored a lot of Castle course on Saturday. The BOARD tribute to the memory of John acted as reporter in the event of goals it was a dull, uninspiring start. handsome trophy, awarded to the Arranging an outing on Friday Bradbury and Ernest Hutchinson public lighting: faults in the village game. Admittedly News did not club member with the best nett and, together with other officers, Well done. King's Arms, is cover the warmest period of the whose deaths had taken place dur­ help with not having one direct score, was won by H. I aid law with was sincerely thanked for services Staindrop '. They are day 1 set out for the top water ing the year. These two friends shot at goal, but both sides had an excellent return of 80-18-62. had a keen interest in the affairs voluntarily rendered. the champions of Division about 10 a.m. There is little point an end of season look. Second was a junior member P. S. of the village community and their The accounts showed a credit I of Barnard Castle and District Division I. Moorcock, Eggleston, in starting before this so early in Barnard Castle were two up after Wilkinson 82-16-66; and third was passing was a great loss. balance in hand of £24-18. The Darts League, and are here were Division II champions, follow­ the season or in staying at the 10 minutes. The first was from a I R. Wilson 72-4-68. These three The re-organisation of the elec­ Officers were re-elected: chairman, seen receiving the trophy from ed by the Malt Shovel. King's Arms riverside after 3 p.m. bao. goal kick. Bill Lambert got were closely followed by W. D. toral boundaries meant that Bol­ Mr J. G. Allinson; clerk, Miss Coun. John Hinchcliffe at the finals took the 1 ,0 0 1 title, followed by The river level was about nor­ the ball on the edge of the box and Hum'll 81-12-69, G. Rumfitt 90-20- dron now shared council repre­ E. M. Bumip; to represent the par­ night in the Workingmen’s Club. Three Horse Shoes. mal and running fairly clear but pushed it home. The second was 70, G. Trowles 83-13-70, J. A. W al­ sentation with Startforth and Coun. ish on the village hall management It was one of the best finals for Ladies: Mrs J. Morris, Glaxo, still very cold to touch, giving little I bad back pass straight to a grate* ton 86-16-70, J. R. Hodgson 85-14- E. Scott was welcomed to the meet­ committee, Mrs Sanders and Mr J. years, with darts of a high stand­ beat Mrs M. Gibson, Raby. Cap­ hope that trout would be leaving fu; Alan Brenkley, who put it into 71, R. Cleary 76-4-72, D. Hodgson ing. Gill, J.P. ard. There was great excitement tains: T. Tam, King's Arms, beat the deep pools where they have the net. Lambert netted the third. 79-7-72, E. Swindells 76-4-72, A. G. It was reported that a commis­ Attention was drawn to the fact during the individuals* final, in T. Thornton, Cricketers; Pairs: R. spent the winter months. It was a long wait for the re* Rutherford 83-10-73, G. A. Stoddart sioner was to be at Bishop Auck­ that litter was being deposited in which T. Medd, Malt Shovel, beat Vitty and H. Franklin, Red To cast downstream well into mainder of the action but on the S'7-14-73 and E. Webster 83-10-73. land on 29th and 30th April to various places by the wayside. N. Pinkney, King’s Arms, 2-1. Well, beat K. Thompson and J. tile run-in of a familiar pool seem­ hour Lambert completed his hat There were 51 entries for the trick. Red Well came second in Butterfield, George and ‘Dragon. ed to be the only means of tempt­ competition, the proceeds of which ing a fish. This method brought Two further goals by Alan will go to help the charities with Pictures by Ron Pegg. Brenkley, who also got his hat trick, success after a few casts when the which the Variety Club is connect­ SQUASH ever faithful •William’s Favourite BARGAIN BASEMENT ana one by David Stoddart com* ed. Below: Winning lady, Mrs pleted the scoring. Result 7-0. Joan Morris, of Glaxo, and H. Franklin and R. Vitty, of induced one trout to move into On Thursday a stableford com­ action. Barnard Castle: A. Stoddart, T. HAT TRICK BY T. Medd, the individual the Red Well, who took the petition was won by a junior mem­ It took the fly without hesitation loel, M. Sowerby, K. Wilson, S. winner, of the Malt Shovel pairs title ber, Tim O’Brien, with a total of BARNARDIANS and was brought to the net after Gulliver, J. Gatcnby. M. Watson. ?9 points. Equal second were J. M. Barnard Castle School Old Boys Below: T. Tarn, winner of a struggle lasting a few minutes. L Lewandowski, B. Lambert, D. Swinbank and J. R. Wilson with^ won the Londonderry Cup for the the captains’ competition, The fish was in good condition for Stoddart, A. Brenkley, sub. T. . 38, then came G. A. Stoddart 37, third year running by beating Lane right, with the runner-up, the time of year measuring 12J Smith. J. C. Angel, W. D. Hugill and ing College 4-1 in the final. This T. Thornton inches and weighing exactly three This Sunday Barnard Castle are J. A. Walton with 36, and R. J. hat trick in the competition for quarters of a pound. That was the away to Ferryhill AMC. Caygill, K. Chapman, J. R. Hodg­ public schools is a fine achieve­ only contact made during three son, D. T. Johnson, T. Maine and ment. pleasant hours with rod and line. D. C. A. Mason, all w'ith 35. BAD FORM J. Allan Brown, formerly of Slow moving water was covered Anything to sell for £5 or under? Advertise it free in the Mercury. h must be mentioned that in After some good results Barnard I Gainford, was called in from the over a fair distance without res­ Fill up this form using no more than 12 words, which must include both these competitions J. R. Wil- your address or phone number. No box numbers. Bargain Basement Castle VMCA played badly against reserve position to play in place of ponse and not a single fish was s r had the best gross score, 73 ads will be published as space permits; entry cannot be guaranteed Calvin and lost two valuable points, the international player, Ian Nut- seen to surface even in the pools. on Thursday and 72 on Saturday, any week. Put your name in the space below, not for publication. going down 1-0. tall, who was unable to compete But from now on we can expect as well as 75 in last week’s medal Some stout defensive play by because of a back injury. trout to move. Then we shall be round. This is very fine consistent [■ Trevor Watson and two good saves Scores (Barnard Castle first): able to put to the test the theory 5: play, which has often included the n Grant Duncan kept the score B. Patterson beat D. Jude 9-7, 3-9, that fly-fishing this season should r. brilliant kind of golf which, on r, respectable. The home side created J 9-5, 9-0. P. G. Verow beat M. be better than it has been for sev­ Saturday, for example, gave him SEND OR BRING COUPON TO TEESDALE MERCURY, £ jlenty of chances but very weak Westrup 9-6, 4-9, 9-4. 9-4. J. R. eral years. four birdies in the first six holes. 24 MARKET PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE |st inishing rarely troubled Salvin's Let beat D. R. Brazier 5-9, 9-3, On Sunday a small army of bait ► joalkeeper. 9*3 3-9, 9-5. C. H. Kipling lost to anglers complete with large baskets This Sunday YMCA are away L G. A. Lyon 9-4, 9-4, 9-2. J. A. and gaudy umbrellas arrived by 54 For your Telephones 2152 and 3126 at o the league leaders Speedwell. Brown beat I. Hawson 9-5, 9-4, 7-9. Y.M.C.A. NEWS coach and settled along the bank p on the south side of the river be­ 9-5. Six hens SALES UNIPART Watch Repairs It was fitting that M r H. E. by Anne Porteous tween the aqueduct and the site of )); SERVICE SPARES tv. consult Birkbcck, former headmaster of the viaduct. REMOVALS Barnard Castle School, who now I BUSY WEEK died and It was an unusual sight but one It* FULLY INSURED lives in the London area, present­ that will surely become all too 15. LES BREEDON Teesdale Car Co. ESTIMATES FREE \ The YM week of events suffer­ 1 1 familiar as the season advances to 52a GALGATE ed the trophy. He had been invited vanished (BARNARD CASTLE) LTD. ed from bad weather. Events on following the recent decision to lbs J. G. CLOSE, Bowes Barnard Castle by the S.R.A. to do so. Sandra Moss, 23, of 2 Mill Cot­ the Demesnes went, ahead last open the stretch of water to all Sp. Tel. 223 tages, WyclifTe, was fined £10 at Monday with few spectators. comers. Prospect Place, Barnard Castle No ban Teesdale Court on Wednesday when A comic football match was play­ she pleaded guilty to being the Warmer spell Mr Rupert Watson made a suc­ ed between YM seniors and Ladies' owner of a pointer bitch which by Moorhen NEW CARS cessful plea to Teesdalc magistrates Keep Fit. Clay pigeon shooting worried hens. FOR IMMEDIATE OR EARLY DELIVERY HEATING BOILERS GIVING PROBLEMS? J or Wcdensday to save a man from was organised. There was a Manne­ It was alleged that a gardener at Up to Saturday trout anglers had Get in touch with disqualification under the totting quin Parade on Tuesday. Wycliffe Hall saw the dog chasing been offered a mixed variety of Austin 1750 HL Maxi, Glacier White. up procedure. conditions ranging from snow, sleet Y A party of 18 from Eastbourne hens owned by Mr Atkinson. Four Austin Allegro 1500 4-door Super. Peter Blolt. 26, of Leeds, pleaded | and one or two night frosts to Methodist Youth Club stayed at hens were later found dead in a Austin Allegro 1300 Super 2- and 4-door. L . N E L S O N guilty to exceeding the speed limit more comfortable spells of early Selset last weekend. They are go-go lie Id. two were dead in a building I at Bowes, and because of previous spring weather. Choice of colour. 31 HILTON ROAD, BARNARD CASTl-fc i el. dancers who do displays. They will and eleven were missing. M l endorsement was liable to lose his Among this welter of changes Austin Allegro 1100 2- and 4-door. J be appearing in a variety concert Mrs Moss said she could not ac­ arc signs that the pattern of nature Austin 7 cwt. Van, 1300 engine. OIL & GAS BOILERS SERVICED ANNUALLY R licence* at the YMCA this year. cept that her dog killed the hens, But Mr Watson said this would I though she accepted that it chased is starting to follow its annual de­ Austin 10 cwt. Pick-up. Tundra. 24 hour service p The dance on Friday, at the YM cause hardship out of proportion 1 after them. She felt that some­ velopment; and in the improved Austin Mini 850 Van. Harvest Gold. was successful and we hope to be to the seriousness of the offence, | thing else must have done the kill­ periods the brief life circle of land Austin Mini 1000 Van. Tundra. Spares fitted w ith no labour charge □ able to repeat it regularly. Our and the court decided to impose ing before her dog came on the and aquatic flies begins and ends. Leyland 215 Van, 1800 Diesel. rugby team was beaten 10-0 at Red- only a £30 fine. scene. On Thursday afternoon, within car. As for the 11 hens missing, she an hour after driving home through Part Exchange welcome Competitive Finance Terms Sixty took part on Sunday in the thought that if her dog had been blinding snow and sleet a quick Please note hours for PETROL SALES SHE STOOPS visit was made to the riverside. SALES & SERVICE SELF DRIVE HIRE On Friday and Saturday, 9th and sponsored walk, a round trip of 16 responsible for them it would have Monday to Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-1 a.m. I miles. There wil be a disco at the Here the temperature had risen with I Oth May, the Lower Sixth Drama carried some of them to her house. S YMCA on 10th May, for walkers; the change in wind direction and Group at Teesdale School will be It seemed they had been taken admission by receipt form. Can the stormy period was over. In the EE presenting Oliver Goldsmith's away by something, or somebody McGARR BROS. money be paid to any bank or shelter of a high wall the air felt comedy She Stoops to Conquer. else. YMCA, with green form, by 3rd quite warm. Vauxhall and Light Bedford Dealers Tbe play is a classic that has de­ She added that the pointer had Looking across the river from lighted audiences for many years May. now been sold to a farmer in the my usual observing point the first LOUIS SMITH MOTORS and the group is hoping that people Over the week £120 was raised Northallerton district, and because “rings” could be detected on LIMITED Newgate Oarage from the town will support their for the work of the YMCA. This jf this a complaint about her keep­ smoother water. Trout were evi­ production and help to ensure two does not include the junior or sen­ ing a dangerous dog was with­ dently aware that food in the shape Barnard Castle packed houses. ior walks: these amounts later. drawn. GALCATE, BARNARD CASTLE of airboume insects was now avail­ Telephone 2129/2539 NEW VEHICLES AT PRE-INCREASE PRICE able. It was a sight to gladden the heart of any fly angler. Vauxhall Magnum in Blue Starfire. The warmer conditions on Fri­ OFFER FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Viva 2-door De Luxe. Flamenco Red. day developed another hazard often Most New Cars at Pre-Incease Prices Viva Standard. Choice of Colour. encountered by anglers on the Tees. Ford Capri's. Choice of Models Morris 2200 in Flamenco Red. 10 cwt. Vans. Choice of Colour. Snow, which has been on the Pen- and Colours. Morris 1800 H.L. in Blue. nines, began to melt, and the level Ford Granada 3000GXL. Morris 1800 H.L. in Blue, with of the river, which for several Choice of Colour. Fail Safe Tyres. GOOD QUALITY SELECTED Ford Cortina's. Choice of Morris Marina's 1-8. Choice weeks had been low, rose by three Models and Colours. of Models and Colours. USED VEHICLES to four feet. Ford Escort 1600 Ghia in Morris Marina's 1-3. Choice 1974 (M) Austin 1750 Maxi. This change thwarted an outing White. of Models and Colours. Ford Escort 1300L Estate, Mini 1000 in White. 1974 (M) Ford Escort 1100L Saloon. by Tommy Beadle who found con­ Sahara Beige. Mini 850 Pick-up in Mirage. 1973 (M) Fiat 127 Saloon. ditions unsuitable. The flood was Ford Escort 1100L in Daytona Morris Marina 7 cwt. Van. sufficient to discourage any thought 1973 (L) Triumph Toledo Saloon. Yellow. New Model. Choice of Colour. of tackling up. Always one of the M.B.G.T. with O /D in Harvest Morris Marina 10 cwt. Pick-up 1972 (L) Vauxhall Firenza 1800. local early starters, he has this Gold. in Tundra. 1972 (L) Ford Escort Estate. season on two occasions taken 1972 (K) Austin 1100 4-Door. trout. RICHARDSON TRAILER STOCKISTS 1971 (K) Vauxhall Victor Saloon 2000. Warmer spells were again evi­ Horse, Livestock and Commercial Trailers dent on Saturday. By then the river for immediate delivery BS Part Exchange welcome Competitive H.P. Terms was receding. At this stage of a SALES TELEPHONE 3352 OR 2488 lowering flow, trout are often re­ Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday luctant feeders, although the over­ QUALITY USED VEHICLES Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or any time by appointment all conditions appeared attractive (N) Ford Capri 11 1600XL in (L) Ford Cortina 1300L in and suggestive of good returns. Stores Tel. 3405. Service Workshops Tel. 3504 Arizona Gold with Vinyl Sapphire Blue. In succeeding days much will de­ Roof. (L) Ford Cortina 1600XL in pend on continuance of higher (N) Morris Marina 1-3 Saloon Daytona Yellow. in Tundra. (K) Ford Cortina 1600XL in Barnard Castle Junior School’s temperatures. For short spells (M ) Ford Granada Ghia Sal- White. footballers, who are having a around mid-day good fly hatches oon in Onyx Green. (K) Mini Clubman Estate in very good season may appear. (M ) Ford Escort 1100 in Red. Modena Green. (K) Austin Maxi 1750 in Black (M ) Hillman Imp in Sandal- Tulip. | CUT THE RISING COST OF MOTORING wood. (K) Austin Maxi 1750 in White. KNOCK ON DOOR THAT (M) Mini Clubman in Damask (K) Triumph Toledo in Saff- Red. ron. ECONOMICAL COVER WITH MAXIMUM SECURITY - INSURED AT LLOYDS MEANS SO MUCH . . . (M ) Austin 1800 in Blue. (K) Fiat 124 Special T in Blue. (M ) Morris Marina 1-8 Super (K) Morris Marina 1-8 Coupe A friendly knock on the door Parish councils and other bodies Saloon in Harvest Gold. in Blue. I Example: will be heard more often in future are now being contacted, and it is (M) Yamaha YB100 Motor (K) Ford Escort 8 cwt. Van in Group 2 Car (Cortina, Viva, Marina T3) by some of Teesdale’s elderly hoped that they will all give the Cycle. Red. (L) Morris 2200 in Green. (K) Morris Marina 1-8 D.L. 25 year old driver—Clean record— Maximum no claim bonus people who spend too much time problem some thought before a (L) Morris Marina 1-3 Super Saloon in White. Insured and wife only drivers. Based in the Barnard Castle area. alone in their homes. visiting service is finalised at the Saloon in Harvest Gold. (J) Austin 1100 in Red. Comprehensive: £27-45 Third party only: £9-09 Plans arc being made to take next Forum in June. (L) Ford Cortina 2000L in (J) Morris 1300 in Blue. some of the loneliness out of their One suggestion is that a small White. (H) Hillman Minx in White. Special additional reductions for: (L) Mini 1000 in Teal Blue. (K) Land Rover S.W.B., Diesel lives by arranging regular visits by group of visitors should be set up (L) Triumph Dolomite in Hard Top. Local Government employees, Civil Service, Teachers, Police, Fire, Ambulance, Post Office and Bank volunteers. in each village, and in each street Sienna. (G) Land Rover L.W.B., Diesel Staff and Staff of Nationalised Undertakings. They will set about providing o» district in the town. (L) Ford Capri 3000GXL in Hard Top. the thing that many old folk long Several organisations throughout Copper Brown. (E) Land Rover S.W.B., Petrol (L) Chrysler 180 in Red. Hard Top. for most — a call from somebody the dale already do work of this Represented at Lloyds Agents for Otley Building Society (L) Ford Escort 1100 in Fern 1961 Land Rover S.W.B., Pet- who will sit down for a few min­ kind, but Age Concern will try to Green. rol, Hard Top. utes* chat and perhaps have a cup link up the efforts of everyone, TERMS, PART EXCHANGES & H.P. of tea. and ensure that nobody who wants MOWBRAY VALE INSURANCE BROKERS The plans were discussed by re­ o/ needs a regular visit is forgot­ After Hours Telephone Bishop Auckland 832011 22 HORSEMARKET, BARNARD CASTLE. Tel. Barnard Castle 2223 presentatives of 17 Teesdale or­ ten. ganisations, and local councillors, Apart from easing loneliness, FORD RENT-A-CAR 24 hour Ansafone Northallerton (0609) 3586 who attended a Forum organised Age Concern will also try to pro­ Also at Northallerton, Thirsk and Catterick Garrison by Age Concern in Barnard Castle vide any kind of help or guidance SELF-DRIVE HIRE CARS on Wednesday. that any old person in the area needs.