Published at: Friday 3rd October 2014 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 684 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Council to undertake Town Park sessions set to Square consultation continue

Another family fun sport reational Ground in Bishop session is to take place in Auckland. Hackworth Park in Shildon All events are free. this week. The Parklife programme The event is part of the also runs weekly sessions popular Parklife pro- including junior tennis, gramme which has seen family games and archery. hundreds of people get These will continue involved with a variety throughout the winter of activities during the months with some activi- summer. They range from ties moving indoors tempo- football, tennis cricket, rarily and others remaining table tennis and rounders in the park. to ultimate Frisbee and Marie Urwin, sport and archery. physical activity devel- The Sport England scheme opment officer, Durham is being run by Durham County Council, said, “We County Council to get are delighted with the people to try a range of success of Parklife. sports that every member “Delivering activities to of the family can enjoy in young people has proven their local park. popular, particularly with Shildon Town Square was built in the late 1990s as part of a town regeneration project, The final family fun day in pop up tennis and multi and is showing signs of wear and tear. Shildon is on Saturday 4th sports. October between 12 noon “Our coaches are now and 3pm. Activities include familiar faces in the parks Durham County Council is Improvements to the Town tial remains to be fully football, cricket, tri and we are confident that to undertake a public con- Centre were carried out in exploited and some of the golf, archery and family the sessions will retain a sultation in order to ascer- the late 1990s as part of features are showing signs rounders. good following.” tain what residents of the an environmental scheme. of wear and tear. The same event will also More details are available town think of Shildon Town The space provides a focal In order to assist with be held on Saturday 11th by visiting www.durham. Square. point, however its poten- delivering the Shildon October at the Town Rec- gov.uk/parklife. Regeneration Action Plan, Durham County Council would like to hear the views of Shildon residents and business owners on the Town Square and what Unit 10, Abraham Enterprise Park, St Helen Auckland, they would like to see it Exclusive Indian Takeaway , , DL14 9TT used for in the future. 31 Church Street, Shildon A spokesperson for (Opposite the Red Lion pub) Between KFC & Starbucks Durham County Council commented, “We want as 01388 777 888 many people as possible 5 Star rating given by DCC • MOTs to take part. Results will (March 2014) be collated at the end of • Tyres October and the informa- tion gathered will help SET MEAL FOR 1 • Van Hire with future improve- Any Starter ments.” Any Main Course • Servicing & Repairs Questionnaires are avail- Any Rice able from Shildon Library, Any Nan • Collection and Delivery Shildon Town Council and Sunnydale Leisure Centre Service Available and should be returned to For only £9.95 Durham County Council, Open 7 Days a Week Community Economic Mon - Thur: 5:30pm till 11pm Call: Team, Council Offices, Fri - Sun: 5:30pm till 12 midnight Green Lane, , (open all public holidays) DL16 6JQ or to Shildon 01388 605080 Town Council by 31st For delivery and collection Tel: 01388 777888 October 2014. www.shildontandoori.co.uk

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In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthday Memories

Thelma Dodd Paul Fish Paul Fish Arnie Young John Bell October 2nd 2011 05.10.2012 5.10.12 October 6th 5th October My beautiful Mam Right now I’m in a A loving Grandson, Nephew Happy 60th Birthday I treasure so dear, different place & Cousin, much loved and Grandad My dearest wish And though we seem apart sadly missed If we could send you a Is that you were here, I’m closer than I ever was Birthday Cake with candles I miss you more ...I’m there inside your to blow out Than words can say, heart It would be on its way to you, The heartache goes on Nanna, Aunty Lynne of that there is no doubt From day to day. I’m with you when you greet each day & family But we will light a candle as The memories of you And while the sun shines we say our Birthday wishes Are locked in my heart, bright And when we blow it out we Its three long years I’m there to share the will be sending you a million Since we have been apart, sunsets too Paul Fish kisses I love you so much Mam ...I’m with you every night Our Stepdad Its still hard to bear, 05.10.12 I know you’re safe in Heaven I’m with you when the times are good You will forever be with us, 20 Years have passed and Love from Lewis And one day I will see you in our thoughts and in our gone there. To share a laugh or two & Annabelle And if a tear should start hearts And still your memory lingers on to fall Words cannot express how ...I’ll still be there for you I think about you every day much you are loved and And in my heart you’ll John Bell Goodnight Mam, missed And when that day arrives always stay 5th October From your dearest That we no longer are apart Daughter Margaret & Philip Remembering you on your I’ll smile and hold you close 60th Birthday to me ...Forever in my heart Lillian & Ike xxx Till we meet again, Thelma Dodd Your ever loving Wife, 2.10.11 Jean xxx Love Audrey, John & family Mam, it is three years since All my love always, you left me, the heartache Sue and pain will never go away xxx Love and miss you so much Mam & Dad, till we meet in Birthday Memories Heaven, then we will all be Paul William John a family again Paul Fish Matthews 5.10.12 John Bell Colin Waites 2nd October 2013 Our hearts still ache with 5th October Would have been 80 sadness It has been a year since you Happy 60th Birthday years-young this coming were taken from us, but Birthday on October 1st From your loving Daughter And many tears still flow Dad, we really miss you and Barbara, Ronnie, What it meant to lose you not a day goes by when we don’t think of you especially on this day Hope you are celebrating Grandchildren, Great No one will ever know A day when we would have in Heaven Dad. Mam Grandchildren We hold you close within celebrated your Birthday in and I love and miss you & Great Great Grandsons our hearts your chosen way every day, including your xxxx And there you will remain Loved and never forgotten, But we will have a drink in Grandsons Tyler & Aidan. To walk with us throughout Love you Son, memory of you our lives Dad & Marjorie Indeed why stop at one, Until we meet again you would say, so we will Nana Dodd have a few 2.10.11 Love Dawn Always in our thoughts, xxx Never forget you Paul Matthews Missed and loved dearly, Lived in Willington Mike, Declan, Ryan From Shildon Love from Rebecca & Kriss & Thomas 2nd October 2013 DOUGLAS xxxx Love from Mark, Lindsey & Paul, this year has flow by ELECTRICAL Grandchildren so fast, we will never forget & TV AERIAL Miss you the day you were taken John Bell SERVICES xxx from us, we were all so 5th October Paul Fish Tel: 01388 774154 5.10.12 shocked. Happy 60th Birthday You were so young, only 40. Mob: 0777 844 9812 A much-loved Brother, We miss you and we will No Birthday card Brother-in-Law and Uncle never, ever forget. in the post FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL & No glass to raise T.V AERIAL NEEDS. LOCAL - a Birthday toast RELIABLE and REASONABLE No gift to buy FREE ESTIMATES Kenneth Ellwood Always in our thoughts, Our love always, and watch your face As you pretend 2.10.12 Gary, Sharon, Anthony Bonie, Davie, Jake, Nathan & Rebecca xx it’s exactly your taste Special thoughts of a dear Domestics Direct Dad, Grandad & Great Just flowers to lay at your Grandad graveside Appliance Repairs With words said shakily Paul Fish trying to hide Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, 5.10.12 The emotions that are still Electric Cookers, A much-loved Son very raw Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers Love Joan, Bill, Sabina, Loved and missed For the person I so adore James & James William every day Need to contact Happy Birthday free local call out The Crier? Call Darren T: (01388) 775 896 Daytime: Dad Your loving Wife Sandra 07949 905 581 E: [email protected] Evening: 01388 721 882 Page 2 Friday 3rd October 2014 Issue 684 Shildon & District Town Crier Double celebrations for Classifieds milestone birthdays All about local people...

Birthdays Births

Johnny Johnson Zak William Allen 6th October 27.9.14 Congratulations Scott & Rachel on the birth of your beautiful Son Also, a beloved Brother for Connor Jack

Love to you all From all the family xxx

Happy 9th Birthday Love you all the world Acknowledgements Four generations; Evie Mason with her son Sydney, daughter Jean, grandaughter Sarah, grandson-in-law David and great-grandson Lukas. Jeff Ridley Church View Care Home in Mammy & little Would like to thank Brother Bobby everyone for the cards South Church celebrated xxx and gifts he received on two special birthdays his surprise 70th Birthday recently. Party. Thanks also to Paul The first was on September Watson from the Civic Hall 20th when resident at the Jonathon Johnson and Paul Thompson for his 6th October great music. home Eva Cook celebrated Happy 9th Birthday The day was a big surprise, her 101st birthday. I had no idea whatsoever! Eva was born in Butter- Thanks again. knowle in 1913, just before the start of the First World Love Gran War. She studied nursing at & Auntie Beverley Newcastle Royal Victoria xxx Services Infirmary and later moved to Hull in East Yorkshire for further training. She Jonathon Johnson MOVING A THING? From £14. Call Phil. soon became a midwife, The birthday girls Evie Mason and Eva Cook. 6th October Phone 01325 321 084 delivering babies through- Happy 9th Birthday darling or 07596 179 859 out the Second World War, Brenda Crane, who lives in Evie was married to Sydney and during this time also Bishop Auckland, as well Mason and they were well married Cyril Cook, who was as two granddaughters, known in the town as land- Man with a Van 07880 795 499 also from Butterknowle. Gemma Hamilton and Julia lords of the Alma in South Lots of love, After the war the couple Crane, and three great Church Road and stewards Grandma, Auntie Kimberley, moved to Romford in Essex, grandchildren, Rebecca of the Grosvenor Club in the Damon & Kole before later returning to xxx Local Light Removals and Joseph Hamilton and Market Place. Cheap Rates County Durham. Isabelle Crane. She later lived in Coronation 07772 332 012 In the 1970s they moved Eva still loves to read and until she was 98 years-old, to Bishop Auckland where socialises with her friend moving into Church View in Cyril was headmaster at Vera Walker, who lived on 20 07. T&D Fencing Services the nearby Butterknowle the bottom of Bildershaw Evie has one daughter, Jean, Tel: 07974 618 146 Heating & Plumbing Primary School. Bank. and one son, Sydney. She FIRST CHOICE MAINTENANCE When Cyril passed away in The second special birthday also has one granddaughter Gas Safe Registered Classifieds cost 35p per word and 1991 Eva moved into a flat was 10 days later on 30th Sarah, who has a little boy Combi Boilers- Fires - Cookers £6 for a photograph. Deadline in the town, before moving September, when Evie Lukas. She celebrated her All Gas Work Serviced & Repaired for submissions is 12 noon every into Church View just last Mason achieved the won- milestone birthday with a Phone Paul on Tuesday. Call 01388 775896 or email [email protected] for details. year. derful age of 106 - the party in the home with her 07967 679 998 She has one daughter, home’s oldest resident. family.

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A Charity Show held at two-and-a-half-hour show. A Shildon school has won a to prepare our students Steve Stillwell, pfeg’s Shildon Civic Hall on Friday “We would also like to national award for Centre for life and this new work director of education, said, 26th September raised over thank the 167 parents, of Excellence in financial to embed financial educa- “Our aim is to ensure that £637 for the RSPCA and two family and friends of the education. tion into our curriculum all students enter adult other pet organisations. cast who made up the Sunnydale Community will play a big part in that. life with skills, knowledge A spokesperson for the audience too. College joined forces with Managing your personal and confidence they need event commented, “We “Thank you to everyone Personal Finance Educa- finances is one of those to manage money well would like to thank all the who attended and took tion Group (pfeg), the UK’s skills we all need. and Sunnydale Community 83 young members of the part, it was a very success- leading financial education “The whole team here at College is doing excellent Tykes, C.A.T.S. and The ful evening.” charity, and the high street Sunnydale has worked ex- work to make this goal a Tearaways Youth Theatre The groups hope to repeat banking giant Santander. tremely hard, with pfeg’s reality.” Groups, as well as the five this success with another Working with industry help, to embed financial Stephen Irish, regional members of Centre Stage show in November for experts the school has in- education in our curriculum manager from Santander, who entertained us in the Children In Need. tegrated a programme of and I’m pleased that their added, “We believe it is financial education into the efforts have been rewarded important for everyone to college, which is already a with a Centre of Excellence have to have good basic Door damaged on specialist maths and com- award. money management skills, puting school curriculum. “We are already seeing the particularly young people. Byerley Road As a Centre of Excellence, results of the high quality We recognise that teaching Sunnydale will share its financial education we are young people requires spe- new expertise with other now providing, which is cialist delivery and we’re local schools. bringing significant benefits pleased to be funding the Police are appealing for causing damage. Headteacher Sue Byrne to our students as they take Centres of Excellence pro- information after a door of The male was also de- commented, “It’s our job their next step in life.” gramme.” a property was damaged on scribed as having a large Byerley Road on Thursday tribal tattoo on his right 25th September. arm, was wearing a black The incident took place t-shirt with dark bottoms House To Rent To Let or to Buy at around 7pm when an and spoke with a Newcas- Dave Leys In Scott Street Shildon unknown male, described tle accent. To Let or to Buy with as white, around 5ft 6 Anybody with any infor- Builder & Joiner 2 Bedroomed deposit & fees paid inches tall and of slim mation should contact PC GCH DG 2 Bed Terrace House build, approached the door Jamie Pitt on 101 or alter- Floor & Wall Tiling in very good condition Cottage Road, Shildon located near to the One natively call the independ- Easy parking Stop Shop in Byerley Road ent charity Crimestoppers Shildon and kicked it several times, on 0800 555 111. (01388) 772759 £85 pw Immaculate Condition Mob: 07979 035 558 Tel 07889 264 524 Tel: 07973 161 758 Annual vintage vehicle rally harrison brown windows To Let tEL: 01388 777606 High Quality For all your UPVC windows, doors and 2 Bed House The annual Vintage Vehicle models from some of the conservatories. If your double glazed Rally at Locomotion, the world’s most well-known Pearl Street, Shildon National Railway Museum car manufacturers such units are all misted up, call us. £380 pcm at Shildon, returns on as Ford, MG, Vauxhall and We now supply and install Bond Negotiable Sunday 5th October with Nissan. UPVC Internal Doors a selection of vintage There will also be vintage Tel 01388 312 156 Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon vehicles representing motorcycles, jeeps, vans 07746 294 399 different decades right and other commercial across the 20th Century on vehicles. display. You can also enjoy a ride Locomotion is inviting on the museum’s passenger visitors to go along and train service throughout PACT MEETINGS enjoy the museum’s the day (a small charge Police & Communities Together longest running vintage applies for train rides). vehicle rally. For more information Byerley Ward & Sunnydale Ward Many fine examples will contact Locomotion on Wednesday 8th October, 6.30pm, Shildon Civic Hall be on display, including 01388 777999. Previous issues - Dog walkers not being in proper control of their dogs in Hackworth Park. Thickley Ward Thursday 23th October, 6.30pm, Jubilee Fields Community Centre MOT’S, SERVICING AND REPAIRS Previous issues - Anti-Social Behaviour in Dent Street and off road bikes on the Jubilee Estate. OCTOBER 2014 TYRE SPECIAL COMPETITIVE PRICING Eldon, Close House, Coronation and Auckland Park CALL US FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION Wednesday 29th October, 1.30pm, One Stop Community Shop QUOTE Previous issues - Edward Street, Eldon Lane - General Anti Social Behaviour & criminal damage. 01388 778070 Individuals are behaving in an Anti Social manner and are causing damage in Edward Street, Eldon Lane.​ 195/65/15 £35 165/60/14 £35 205/55/16 £35 Monday 3rd November, 6pm, Middridge Village Hall MANY MORE SIZES AVAILABLE Previous issues - Vehicles travelling through Middridge Village above the signposted 30mph limit​. PRICES SUBJECT TO Availability Page 4 Friday 3rd October 2014 Issue 684 Shildon & District Town Crier 500 Can Challenge exceeds Allotment arson expectations Between 2pm and 2.30pm 2612 Williamson at Bishop on Thursday 18th Septem- Auckland Police Station on ber, an offence of arson 101 quoting incident refer- occurred on a shed building ence DHM-18092014-0313. at Sunnydale Allotments in Allotments holders are Shildon. being advised by police to If you have any information keep their buildings locked or witnessed anything, you at all times and keep fire are urged to contact PC safety in mind. Graffiti incident

Police are appealing for in- Wednesday 24th Septem- formation after graffiti was ber, and police are urging written on a front door and anyone who may have seen window of an address in or heard anything to call Thickley Terrace, Shildon. them. The graffiti was daubed Anyone with any informa- on the property between tion should contact PC 4.30pm and 7.30pm on 2687 Jamie Pitt on 101.

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Can you remember when 7.30pm for a 60s and 70s Twelve members of a major a three-year and five choose a life of organised The Searchers suffered Charity Night? criminal gang have been months prison term. crime will be caught and from Needles and Pins, There will also be a quiz given prison sentences Those from Shildon dealt with. and Cliff Richard was on and a raffle, along with amounting to more than included Lesley Coglan, “The men we arrested his Summer Holiday? Or some great music from 60 years for supplying and 49 of Primitive Street, were, quite simply, horrible maybe you remember the those two decades. dealing in drugs across the who was jailed for two people who only cared for Blockbuster from Sweet, Tickets are priced at £3 north east and north west, years and four months for themselves. At no stage did and Abba's Dancing and can be purchased on with five from Shildon supplying heroin and am- they give a single thought to Queen? the door. among those in court. phetatine, and 27 year-old the misery their offending If you would like to relive All money raised will be They were caught as a Brett Robinson of Wesley inflicted on communities or some of those memories, donated to the Alzheimers result of a lengthy surveil- Crescent who received the innocent people caught why not go along to the Society and Diabetes UK. lance and intelligence- 20 months for supplying up in their activities. Civic Hall, Shildon, on For more information call gathering operation named heroin. “This is not just about the Friday 24th October at 01388 774838. ‘Skyhawk’, which culmi- Simon Clark, aged 31 from damage drugs themselves nated with 200 officers Jubilee Road, was also may cause but the associ- involved in early-morning handed a two year prison ated crime which can badly raids at properties across sentence for four heroin affect communities, not Institute fundraiser County Durham and Mer- supplies. just in our area but others seyside in early February Janette Norman, 54, of as well. Our aim is to keep 2013. Burnie Gardens was given a the communities of County Shildon Railway Institute receive £400 at the Lancas- At Teesside Crown Court on six-month community order Durham and held a charity night on trian Suite in Dunston on Thursday 25th September, with curfew for supplying safe, and the fact we Thursday 25th September Thursday 20th November. Timothy John Lister, aged or offering to supply am- arrested people from Mer- and raised £308, which will The committee at the In- 40 from , was sent phetamine, and 56 year-old seyside, Humberside and be donated to ten local stitute would like to thank to jail for 16 years; Sam Vivien Dent of Hackworth the Greater Manchester charities, all in the North everyone for their support Turnbull, 36, from Hetton- Road was handed a two area as well as the north East. Each charity will and donations on the night. le-Hole received a sentence year prison sentence, sus- east shows how this type of of 11 years and two months pended for two years, for crime cuts across bounda- and Alan Crawford, 42 of being concerned in the ries. Houghton-le-Spring, was supply of heroin. “People who choose a CLEM’S handed a nine-year term. Det Chief Insp Victoria career in crime should be FISH RESTAURANT Stephen John Golding, aged Fuller, head of Durham aware there are no hiding Shildon 33 from Liverpool will go to Constabulary’s special- places. Wherever they 30th YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL jail for five years and six ist crime operations unit, operate, and whatever Summer Time Opening Hours: 11am - 9.30pm months; Ian McCabe, 43 said the gang had operated type of crime they move 2 FOR 1 Cod and Chips every Tuesday from Pittington will also across the north east and into they should be looking £5.20 (Shildon only) serve more than five years north west of England. over their shoulders, in prison and 31 year-old “The sentences given by because we know who they Two Meals for £10 in the Restaurant between Gary John Kays, who is the court demonstrate are and sooner or later we 11:30am and 9:00pm Monday to Saturday from Liverpool was handed very clearly that those who will catch up with them.” Tel: 01388 773400 Why not try our licenced Bishop Auckland Branch for Daily Specials and Free Wi Fi, Disabled Friendly and Baby Changing Facilities? Tel: 01388 665955 Advertise your Kelly’s Cards property for rent here for just £15 & Gifts Keepsakes - Partywear - Confectionery - Helium GARNETTS Call Jeff on Balloons - Gifts for all occasions - Large variety of cards 01388 775896 Book one of our upcoming day breaks 0790 999 2731 Travel with GARNETTS for miles of smiles 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323

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Garnetts will be running trips to Blackpool October 1995 Illuminations on; 3 4 October 1957 5 October 1968 • Saturdays 11th, 18th, & 25th October OJ Simpson was found Sputnik the Russian satel- Police used batons not guilty of the lite was launched into and water cannons to • Wednesday 29th October murders of his ex-wife space - it was the first break up a civil rights Nicole and her friend • Saturdays 1st & 8th November man-made object ever to march in Londonderry, Ronald Goldman. leave the Earth’s atmos- Northern Ireland. phere.

Support your local Community Newspaper by booking your trips through The Crier 6 October 1854 7 October 2001 8 October 2003 The Great fire of Newcas- The United States began Actor, bodybuilder and Call in for a brochure upstairs in the Town tle and Gateshead started its military campaign, Op- Republican candidate Council Offices, Civic Hall Square, Shildon shortly after midnight, eration Enduring Freedom, Arnold Schwarzenegger Or call 01388 775896 for details leading to 53 deaths and against Al-Qaeda and the was elected the 38th hundreds injured. Taleban in Afghanistan. Governor of California Page 6 Friday 3rd October 2014 Issue 684 Shildon & District Town Crier Love in a box Chatterbooks

Give a child a present for Shildon Library is soon to authors and trying new Christmas – it may be the be starting a Chatterbooks books, which will hope- only one they get this year. session aimed at children fully broaden their reading That is the message from aged 8 – 11 years. tastes. staff at Shildon’s Children The aim of the sessions is to There will also be word in Distress store, who are get younger children inter- games. encouraging residents to ested in different genres of Anyone interested in taking take part in their Christmas books. part should contact Shildon Shoebox Appeal. Chatterbooks will include Library on 03000 269526 for A spokesperson com- learning about different more details. mented, “Fill a shoebox and put a smile on a child’s face. Many children in Model railway event our orphanages have been abandoned by their parents, or their parents A model railway exhibition Car parking is free, and have died. This means they is being held at Locomotion refreshments will be avail- have no-one to buy them Museum on Saturday 11th able. Christmas presents. and Sunday 12th October. For further information “Many are severely There will be upwards of visit the website at www. disabled or terminally ill, For some children, a shoebox from Children in Distress 20 layouts and 25 traders in shildmrc.com or email delt- and knowing someone, is the only gift they will receive. attendance. [email protected]. somewhere wants to help means a great deal to the true meaning of Christ- about how you can help. them. mas to these forgotten Alternatively, call 01388 Do you have “Your gift of a shoebox youngsters.” 773405. wrapped in bright Christ- Visit the shop in Church The last day that gifts can mas paper filled with toys, Street to pick up a leaflet be delivered to the Church leaflets sweets, or things to keep and speak to Melanie or Street shop is Saturday them warm will help bring Margaret to find out more 15th November. for your Main Street News business? 99 Main Street, Shildon, DL14 1AW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP The Crier is delivered Ian & Valerie Stainthorpe would like to welcome customers old and new to around 6,000 Regional / National newspapers and magazines homes delivered 7 days a week Leaflets distributed Te: 01388 778252 or 07833 230152 from just 2p each Shildon Railway Institute J.P. Pottle (01388) 775 896 Plumbing and Heating Central Heating Installations Saturday 4th October and Repairs Gas Servicing and Repairs FOOD SERVED ALL DAY All aspects of plumbing work Vox corporation undertaken Boy/Girl Duo Plus Roger’s Disco No job too small. 20 Years Experience EASTThe GREEN, George HEIGHINGTON & -Dragon TEL: 01325 313152 50/50 Dancing Time served Locally Sourced Fresh Food and a good Range of Cask Ales Saturdays 11th, 18th & 25th October FREE ESTIMATES Gas Safe Registered. Extensive Daily Menu Heating Grants for OAPs Bingo Served Mon-Fri 12-6pm, Sat 12-5pm (from £6.50) Tel: 07974 177242 • OAP Menu 12-3pm - Mon to Sat - £7.00 with snowball Wednesday & Sunday nights or 01388 607233 • Main A la Carte Menu Evening 6-9pm Monday to Saturday

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In front of a large crowd, attack saw Anthony Shildon AFC went through Malbon hit the post and No to the 3rd Qualifying Round 11 Liam Dickinson fired the of the F.A. Cup after an rebound into the empty excellent 1 – 0 home win net, only to be ruled off against Stalybridge Celtic side. FC from Manchester, who Half Time: Shildon AFC 0 play in the Conference Stalybridge Celtic FC 0. North League. There were fewer chances Shildon were the better in the 2nd half, but Shildon side for the whole of the were still the better side game, and despite the and on 59 minutes Billy score being 0 – 0 at half Gruelich-Smith sprinted time, the Railwaymen between two defenders could easily have been at and fired a left footer least 4 – 1 up at the break. into the top corner for a On 6 minutes Billy Greu- deserved lead. lich-Smith’s shot was After the goal, Celtic came well saved, then Darren more into the game espe- Craddock headed down- cially down the right hand wards and over from 6 side, but not really trou- The Shildon AFC Juniors under 14s put in a great team performance at Guisborough yards. Next Ben Wood bling Shildon’s defence. Town to maintain their position at the top of the league. headed over from a corner In fact, their only chance and Daniel Moore headed of the half was a Nathan Shildon AFC Juniors under Steven Dawson after Adam with 2 strikes each for over the bar. They were Heath header on 82 14s continued their great Campbell's great cross. Noah, Jack and Adam not set pieces, but two minutes which went wide. start to the season with a Jack Mortimer added a Campbell to round off this corners. On 36 minutes For Shildon, Micky Rae thumping 13-2 away victory fourth goal before a rare latest emphatic victory. Micky Rae was put through went close, and Billy, on at Guisborough Town. defensive lapse resulted Cain Smith was awarded but keeper Lewis King the back post shot wide. Noah McCourt bagged in a goal conceded from a the man-of-the-match. A blocked his shot. On 40 Near the end Ben Wood’s two quickfire goals in the corner. Half time 4-1. After great team performance minutes Lee Scroggins fired effort was saved by the opening 3 minutes, which the break Steven Dawson, by the whole squad to into the bottom corner but keeper with his feet. were quickly followed by Blake Milner & Chloe Geary maintain their position at again the keeper made Final Score: Shildon AFC a close range header from all scored a goal apiece, the top of the league. another good stop. 1 Stalybridge Celtic FC 0. Celtic, on the other hand Shildon are at home in rarely troubled Shildon’s the next round to Stour- defence. On 28 minutes No bridge FC from the West Shildon Running Club 11 Liam Dickinson’s shot Midlands, who play in the was well blocked by Daniel Northern Premier League, Moore, then just before Premier Division. The tie is the interval an isolated on Saturday 11th October. At Hackworth parkrun on the line in 22.23. in 2 hrs 8mins and there Saturday 27th September Parkrun regular Gary Bain- was a new PB for Emma Joshua Wraith re-wrote bridge gave an excellent Flynn as she raced around the under 11 boys record account of himself finishing in a fabulous time of 2hrs Supporters’ Club which he had taken from his in 24.14 and Hazel Johnson 45mins. “Well done to all brother Thomas only last also marked her return to the runners and a big thank week. This week Joshua parkrun after a period of you to all of our support- The next meeting of popular and the members crossed the line in a time injury with time of 33.20 ers,” said a spokesperson. Shildon AFC Supporters’ would love to see more of 21:03 whilst twin Thomas It was also a fabulous Shildon Running & Athletic Club will be on Friday supporters joining their completed the undulating weekend for the Shildon Club is open to anyone from 10th October at 7.30pm club. 5k course in 21:51. members who ran in some the age of 8 upwards. If you in the club house. The There were no winners on Gareth Preston completed longer races. are interested in joining the monthly meetings have Sunday for the Support- his 41st parkrun this week David Beadle made the trek club then go along for a free been changed from a ers’ Club Lottery draw. and set a new PB time of to Sheffield to run in the tryout session. For details Sunday morning to a The winning numbers 21.23. Great Yorkshire 10k and of club nights and times to Friday evening, as Sunday were 2,6,9,11,14,19. The club's first female finished it in 45.40 suit your age group, check morning meetings were The consolation prize finisher was Elizabeth Wood A number of athletes out the website www. difficult for some people of £25 was won by Mr N. in a time 21.43 and not took on the Redcar Half shildonrunning.co.uk or to attend. It is hoped Edgeley. The jackpot next far behind her was Eddie Marathon. Chris Griffith email secretary@shildon- that Friday will be more week is £450. Murphy in 21.49, followed completed the course in a running.co.uk. by Chris Griffiths in a time fantastic time of 1hr 35mins Hackworth parkrun is open of 22.12. and David Johnston ran to everyone, is free to Find us on Facebook at Tackling her first parkrun an excellent time of 1hr enter and takes place each after a well earned period 42mins. Saturday morning starting facebook.com/ of rest and recovery follow- After only taking up running at 9:00am prompt. To ing a minor injury, Chloe 6 months ago, new member register simply go to www. shildontowncrier Fairclough was next to cross Stacey Jones ran her race parkrun.org.uk. Page 8 Friday 3rd October 2014 Issue 684 Shildon & District Town Crier