Published at: Friday 3rd June 2016 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 769 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] Town planner lends support to Town Council calls Save our Arches campaign Extraordinary Meeting

Shildon Town Councillors, chamber at the Town have requested an Extraor- Council offices on Wednes- dinary Meeting of the Town day 8th June from 6.30pm. Council to discuss the an- The meeting will discuss an nouncement from Durham internal Structural Report County Council (DCC) that commissioned by DCC in they intended to demolish September 2014. the MIllennium arches in It will also discuss the Shildon. report of January’s public The meeting, which is consultation and DCC’s open to the public, will latest announcement of a take place in the council new consultation. Free paediatric first aid training

An opportunity has opened The session will run on up for Shildon residents Tuesday 14th June at who would like to improve Jubilee Fields Community their skills, knowledge Centre from 9.30am until and confidence to act - ef 11.30am. The campaign to save Shildon’s arches from demolition has been boosted by the fectively when it really Free Ofsted-registered matters. childcare will also be avail- support of the original project’s Master Planner, Bill Kataky (inset). A free paediatric first aid able on site. Campaigners hoping to save centre’s millenium re- centre, including the Mil- training course is being de- For more information and Shildon’s three arches from design. lenium Arches, as they are livered over one morning, to register for a place demolition have received Bill Kataky, who was officially known, took to through Shildon Health on this training opportu- a boost from the architect the master planner and the campaign’s Facebook Express, and is funded by nity contact Shildon Health responsible for the town designer of the town page to voice his concerns livin. Express on 03000 268 834. about the plans to remove the arches. Mr Kataky said: “As the original Master Planner and Designer of the Shildon Town Centre including the Millenuim Arches, the Town square and the rest, it is a very sad day to learn how an award-winning scheme, supported by the residents at large at the time of the inception of the scheme and grand opening thereafter, the enormous support given by the then One North East who funded the millions of pounds towards the scheme, Jane Hackworth Young, all local District Councillors and County Councillors who gave their full support at that time, can now vote to remove the features and render the spaces to where we were in the 90’s. Just unbelievable!” Mr Kataky went on to warn of the permanent Continued on page 5

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The last banner of the Shildon Branch of the NUR is being displayed at an event at Station. The last banner of the storage by the National Shildon Branch of the Railway Museum (NRM) in National Union of Rail- Shildon, and its restoration waymen (NUR) is being and display is a collabora- displayed by the Bishop tive initiative between the Auckland Station History Group and the NRM. Group at the Community The banner has been Event at Bishop Auckland paraded on a number of oc- Station. casions, both locally and in The event, to be on held London in 1983, in support on Saturday 11th June, will of the fight to save British celebrate the Queen’s 90th Rail Engineering at Shildon birthday. (Shildon Shops). After a two The eagerly anticipated visit of Flying Scotsman to Shildon will be even more special Until recently, the banner year fight the wagon works for the winners of a competition to ride behind the famous locomotive. Photo: NRM, SSPL had been held in safe were closed in June 1984. To mark this week’s anteeing a ride on the first Light Infantry, which was anniversary of Flying train on the opening day cosmetically restored to Jumble sale cancelled Scotsman officially joining are up for grabs. its sixties appearance in the National Collection, All steam fans have to do the Shildon workshop for Locomotion: The National is fill in their details at Scotsman Season, will also Shildon Salvation Army’s inconvenience this may Railway Museum at Shildon www.flyingscotsman.org. be on display. Jumble Sale on Tuesday cause,” said a spokesper- has announced a new uk/shedbash-prize-draw Flying Scotsman’s restora- 14th June has been can- son. “A new sale has been opportunity for Flying before the closing date tion is one of the most celled. arranged for Tuesday July Scotsman fans to ride of 10am on Tuesday 14th complex and lengthy “We apologise for any 12th at 10am. behind the most famous June. overhauls of a steam loco- locomotive in the world for The lucky winners will be motive ever undertaken, just £5. informed later that day. but the steam icon is now Holly Lodge enjoys While the locomotive con- Pam Porter, Events making the most of its new tinued to wow the crowds Manager at Locomotion lease of life as the oldest visit from Zoo Lab in the south during the said: “We hope that the working steam locomotive bank holiday weekend chance to win tickets at our on the mainline, with a Holly Lodge Care Home, enjoyed meeting the wide after a decade-long, £4.2m free museum event show- successful tour of Scotland based at Maddison Street, range of animals Zoo Lab restoration, the Shildon casing Flying Scotsman in and the south under its enjoyed a creepy crawly brought in. Many were very museum has revealed that steam alongside other East belt. afternoon when they had brave, holding the snake, five lucky fans of Flying Coast giants will be the The Shildon Shed Bash a visit from Zoo Lab, an the rats and the other Scotsman can win guaran- perfect way to celebrate is the final event in the animal handling experi- animals! Zoo Lab have been teed tickets to ride behind the nation’s ownership of Museum’s Scotsman ence and lifelong learning to see everyone at Holly the legendary locomotive this celebrity among steam Season, a whole series company. A spokesperson Lodge before and we hope on Saturday 23rd July - the locomotives.” of celebratory events said: “Many of our residents to see them again soon.” opening day of its sixties- As well as the chance to see and exhibitions that have themed Shed Bash event in Flying Scotsman, visitors taken place at the National Shildon. can enjoy other Gresley Railway Museum’s York and Although tickets are priced greats including Green Shildon sites. Citizen’s Advice at a pocket-friendly £5 Arrow and Union of South Flying Scotsman and the each, they are not avail- Africa, rivalling Flying Shildon Shed Bash runs Citizen’s Advice sessions 10am to 1pm. able for pre-booking, so a Scotsman in the celebrity until Sunday 31st July at will be held on Mondays The sessions will be held in fortnight-long prize draw stakes for hauling the royal Locomotion. from Monday 6th June to the council chambers. No has been launched to give train with Her Majesty the For more information, visit Monday 20th June from appointment is necessary. steam lovers the chance to Queen at the opening of nrm.org.uk or flyingscots- win their dream ticket. the Borders railway. man.org.uk/my-scotsman- National Railway Director, The Kings Own Yorkshire story. 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Shildon Spiritualist Church is holding a range of services for the month of June. Services will start with one on Sunday 5th June, led by Sylvia Hobro. The following Sunday (12th June), Susan Smalley will be joining the church for a service. On Sunday 19th June, the church will welcome Damian Gazer and Jennifer Gordon as hosts, and on Wednesday 22nd June, the church’s special for the month is taken by Bob Coburn. Sunday services continue on Sunday 26th June with Mary Whiteman and Trish Elliot from Craghead. All Sunday services start at Everyone is welcome to services at Shildon Spiritualist 6pm and Wednesday open Church, on Middleton Road. circles start later at 7pm. A spokesperson said: “Again of the services and there afterwards in our warm and everyone is welcome to any is tea and coffee available friendly church.” Members of the public can have a ‘Cuppa with a Copper’ at Shildon’s Costa Coffee on the first Thursday of the month. Community enjoys coffee and On the first Thursday of “We understand some every month, at 1pm, people are unable to Shildon Police will be attend our monthly PACT crafts for a good cause hosting ‘Cuppa with a meetings and hope people Copper’ at Costa Coffee. will call in and speak to us Shildon Methodist Church David Littlefair of Shildon whilst out and about doing and friends from the com- Neighbourhood Policing their shopping. munity enjoyed a coffee Team said: “Everyone is “We look forward to and craft morning on welcome to come and speaking to you every first Thursday 19th May in the speak to an officer about Thursday of the month church lobby. any police related issue. from Thursday 2nd June.” Over the course of the morning over 50 people HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 shared the regular choice SECTION 116 AND SCHEDULE 12 IN THE COUNTY OF DURHAM of teas and coffee, espe- DIVISION OF SOUTH DURHAM cially supplemented by a wider choice of cakes. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the County Council of Durham, the Highway There was also a wide Authority, intends to apply to the Magistrates Court sitting at Park Gate, range of crafts including DL1 1ZD on the 4th July 2016 at the hour of 10.00 a.m. for an Order under Section 116 of the Highways Act, 1980 authorising the area of highway described in the earrings, items of knitting Schedule hereto to be stopped up on the grounds that it is no longer necessary for and other delightful gifts public use. to buy. The effect of the Order is shown on the plan which may be inspected, free of charge, at the offices of the County Council of Durham, County Hall, Durham between the The morning raised over hours of 9.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. on weekdays (excluding Saturdays). £360 for Christian Aid, On the hearing of the application any person who is interested in land abutting on or which provides sufficient served by the said highway or uses the said highway or is otherwise aggrieved shall have a right to be heard. money to flood-proof a SCHEDULE home in Bangladesh as The stopping up consists of an area of land, with a maximum width of 5 metres at its well as provide a goat, The coffee and craft morning raised over £360 which will eastern end, 3 metres at its western end and a total length of 11 metres. The area is seeds and a wormery to at the rear of No. 1 Cheapside, Shildon DL4 2HW as indicated by the hatched area go towards helping families in Bangladesh. on the attached plan. Total area of land being stopped up equates to 55 square metres give families a long term or thereabouts. income. from 10am – 11am to which The Church raised nearly Dated: 2 June 2016 There is a regular coffee all are welcome. A quiz £500 for Christian Aid Colette Longbottom morning each Thursday evening usually follows. during the week. Head of Legal & Democratic Services County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL Door SHILDON Repair LOCKSMITH To Let Heating & MOTs, SERVICING AND REPAIRS Specialist 24 HOUR 2 Bed House to Let Plumbing Services TEL: 01388 778070 CALL OUT In Ruby Street, Shildon Gas Safe Registered We offer gain entry, Boiler Servicing New carpets & decorations Repairs AIR-CON Lock changes and Upgrades door & window repair £340pcm + Bond All Plumbing & Gas Work Free Quotes Covers all local areas References Required RE-GAS Phone Paul on Tel: 01388 741114 07967 679 998 Tel: 07718 185427 www.shildonlocksmiths.co.uk 07746 294399 Based ONLY £40 Page 4 Friday 3rd June 2016 Issue 769 Shildon & District Town Crier Byerley Road Pre-school Support for Save our children donate to foodbank Arches campaign

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From page 1 have a greater say in what happens to the arches.” consequences of allowing “But we should not forget the arches to be removed: that the arches have not “It seems like ‘Penny wise yet been saved,” they Pound Foolish’,” he said. warned. “We have won a “There has been no main- new consultation, but the tenance of these precious next phase in the campaign features over the years is by far the most impor- and now DCC is planning tant: taking part in the to spend a fortune to undo consultation and making them instead of spending a your voice heard.” small amount every year on “Unless members of the their upkeep. public go along, and say “We all maintain our houses they want to keep the where we live. Why is it arches, Durham County that we cannot maintain Council will still go ahead community projects that with their removal,” the are provided in the first group cautioned. place for the benefit of the “Please continue to tell The children gathered in the Shildon Alive hub with their donated cans of food and community? your friends and family listened to a talk on the importance of sharing. “The local council is the about the [Facebook] custodian of these assets campaign,” they urged. Shildon Alive (A Saint volunteers spoke about adults, it no longer seems on behalf of the commu- “If they are on Facebook, John’s Church project) the importance of sharing. to matter, yet in a world nity. please encourage them to welcomed 17 little helpers Rev’d David commented: increasingly divided into “Remember, once gone join [the campaign] page, this week when children “Helping children to work the ‘haves’ and the ‘have they are gone for ever, es- which is at facebook.com/ from Byerley Road Pre- towards a fairer world is nots’, teaching children pecially during such times saveourarches. And please, school arrived with cans something they get in- that they can make it of austerity. please encourage everyone for the foodbank. The stinctively. fairer is really important!” “Please fight to save your you know to go along to the children took their cans “That cry of ‘it’s not fair’ The children chorused heritage,” he pleaded. new consultation.” upstairs and stacked them seems to be something their ‘thank yous’ as they After the announcement A structural report by on the shelves. that every generation left, going back down to that the arches were to be Durham County Council They then listened as grows up with. the pre-school, for more demolished was greeted suggests that initial main- Shildon Alive staff and “Often, by the time we are fun, sharing, and learning. with a public outcry, tence costs could be as high Durham County Council as £116,000 while demoli- relented and agreed to a tion would cost between This week in History new public consultation. £35-40,000. The date of the new con- However, campaigners sultation is yet to be an- point out that the demoli- June 1970 June 1989 June 1896 nounced. tion of the arches will have 2 3 4 Campaigners welcomed the a permanent impact on the New-Zealand-born racing- At approximately 4am Chinese government decision and Mr Kataky’s town: “As Mr Kataky rightly car driver, Bruce McLaren, in the shed behind his soldiers and tanks begin to comments, but cautioned points out, if we lose the dies in a crash while home on Bagley Avenue reclaim Beijing’s Tiananmen that much work was still arches, they will be gone testing an experimental in Detroit, Henry Ford Square after seven weeks of needed in order to save the forever. car of his own design at unveils the “Quadricycle,” democratic reform protests, arches: “We welcome Mr “Durham County Council is a track in Goodwood. He the first automobile he killing hundreds and arrest- Kataky’s intervention,” said using austerity as a means was 32-year-old. ever designed or drove. ing thousands. the group. “It is down to the of making all sorts of cuts work of local activists that to its budget, but it should the campaign can claim a be remembered that aus- June 1968 June 1949 June 1692 5 6 7 victory in forcing a new terity is temporary while Senator Robert Kennedy George Orwell’s Nineteen A massive earthquake, consultation that should removing the arches will be is shot by 22-year-old Pal- Eighty-four, is published. killing thousands, devas- allow time for people to permanent.” estinian Sirhan Sirhan at The novel’s all-seeing tates the infamous town the Ambassador Hotel in leader, “Big Brother,” of Port Royal in Jamaica, Los Angeles after winning becomes a universal symbol known as a headquarters No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE the California presidential for intrusive government for piracy, smuggling and primary. 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Budding police officers in two years. Shildon will be given the Chief Officer Gary Ridley opportunity to join Durham said: “Over the past few Constabulary (rated the years we have effectively country’s top performing managed our finances force) next month. meaning we are in a The police force is looking position to open recruit- to recruit 160 new police ment this summer. officers and will be holding “The hope is, from the 800 open evenings where po- applications we receive, we tential candidates will be will recruit 160 probationer given the chance to find out officers, and their recruit- more information and ask ment and training will then questions. be staggered over the next These will be held at Durham couple of years. Police Headquarters, “Our ultimate aim is to Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 improve continually the 5TT on Wednesday 22nd policing service we offer June and Thursday 23rd to the people of County June; Darlington College, Durham and Darlington Central Park, Haughton while making sure it is both Rd, Darlington DL1 1DR) cost-effective and provides on Tuesday 28th June and good value for money.” Derwentside College, Front Ron Hogg, Police, Crime Street, DH8 5EE on and Victims’ Commissioner Tuesday 5th July. for and The events will begin at Darlington said: “Policing 6pm, and there are 50 is a great career. It offers spaces which need to be people the opportunity to pre-booked via police head- make a real difference to quarters. communities, and to gain a Recruitment will open on huge range of skills that can Friday 8th July, with ap- help them climb the career plication packs available to ladder. I would strongly en- download from 9.30am. The courage anyone who might closing date for submissions be interested to attend one Mayors of Shildon and Bishop Auckland, Cllrs Trish Pemberton and Lee Brownson were is 5pm on Friday 22nd July of the open evenings and on hand to help foodbank volunteers from both towns to bag-pack at Tesco. or until applications reach find out more. 800. “To book a place or to find We all lead busy lives, berton, and the Mayor of about their communities. From the applications sub- out more information about but volunteers from Bishop Auckland, Cllr Lee “It never ceases to amaze mitted, successful candi- the role of a police officer Shildon Alive and Wood- Brownson. me just how generous local dates will be enrolled into please visit www.durham. house Close Church found This event was one of Lee people are, both with their Durham’s training centre at police.uk and click on ‘Join time on Friday 27th May Brownson’s last before time and their money.” Meadowfield over the next Us’.” to bag-pack at Tesco in handing over the chains of Shildon Alive and Wood- Bishop Auckland to raise office to his successor. house Close would also funds for their respective Members of the public, like to sincerely thank Active4Life sessions food banks. as always, were very Tesco for allowing them The collaboration between generous, with some to bag-pack in their store, for adults the two organisations has donating even after they as well as the volunteers strengthened with time, declined the offer to have who gave their time and providing much needed their shopping packed for the public who contrib- Bishop Auckland and exercise with a social feel, support for local people them. uted to the collection. Shildon Area Action Part- as well as tea and coffee. going through difficult A total of £423 was col- Anyone who is interested nership have funded Ac- The sessions, which are times. lected and will be used in becoming a volunteer at tive4Life sessions to be for adults only, are free of Demand for their services to supplement donations either organisation should held at Eldon Community charge. If interested in at- is growing all the time, in of food and other items contact Shildon Alive, at Centre every Wednesdays tending one of the sessions particular during school that the food banks have their base in Church Street from 9am-10am starting or for more information, holidays when children are already received. Cllr Trish in Shildon, or Woodhouse from Wednesday 8th June. contact Marie Urwin on at home and not receiving Pemberton said: “One of Close Church directly. The sessions include 03000 262797. a school dinner. the best things about being Donations of food and other These volunteers were Mayor of Shildon is the op- items such as shampoo and supported by the Mayor portunities it gives you babies’ nappies would also @ShildonCrier of Shildon, Cllr Trish Pem- to meet people who care be gratefully received.

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XI got themselves back on Shildon batted first and As a local historian and Shildon track with three league looked in trouble from the Town Councillor, through the wins, which has taken the start. Only Bret Upton’s 46 Town Crier could I please bring team to the top of the was of any significance as to the attention of Durham Darlington Building Society the visitors were bowled County Council the terrible state North Yorks & South out for 119. that the Accommodation Bridge Durham Premier Cricket The Railwaymen then at Brusselton is now in. League Division Two. showed their battling qual- As we all know this bridge is Having lost their first ities and Martin Worthing- of great historical importance league game of the season ton (3-34) and Chris Young not only to Shildon, but to the to and then (3-16) saw the side through history of the world’s railways. losing two cup fixtures to a great win, by 10 runs, However, it now appears that on consecutive nights to in a tense finish. this bridge is being stolen “stone Wolviston and Darlington, This Saturday, 4th June, by stone” and, at the rate it is Shildon needed to perform the side visit Marton where going, very soon there will be and it is a great credit to they hope to continue their nothing left. the side that they have good run of results. bounced back strongly. The club’s 2nd team The main capping stones have At , skipper Greg enjoyed its first league now gone and it appears that Upton led the way with a win of the season when somebody has also tried to steal magnificent knock of 115 as it recently entertained a large chunk of the wall (see Shildon posted 198 for 9. Northallerton in Division 3. photograph). The home side had no Northallerton were bowled Can I confirm that Durham County Council is now working with and answer to Rob Nevison out for 153, Thomas Moss assisting the Brusselton Incline Group (under the chairmanship of Mr (3-12) and Phil Garbutt (3-23) being the pick of the P Harle) to help with this group’s efforts in saving the bridge? (3-9) and were skittled out bowlers. As we are probably aware the Brusselton Incline Group have done a for 88. Shildon reached 154 for 6 great deal to improve this area for visitors and their work has been Over the Bank Holiday without much trouble, as much appreciated. weekend, Saturday’s home Matthew Brown (43) and win over Guisborough Michael Condron (51) led Currently, I know that there are plans to try and make the Stockton was emphatic, as Shildon the way to the win, which and Darlington line a World Heritage Site. If we are granted this romped to 269 for 8. lifts the side off the bottom status then I do hope that in the future there will be something left of This time it was the younger of the league table. this bridge for visitors to see. of the Upton brothers who On Saturday at 1pm the In view of this, I look forward to hearing what Durham County Council led the way, as Bret scored 2nd team is at home to has to say on this matter and what they are going to do to prevent it a cracking 107 not out, Wolviston when the match from further damage. ably supported by brother ball has been kindly spon- Yours sincerely, Greg (48) and Ben Trotter sored by Shildon AFC. Cllr S.C Bird, Thickley Ward (65). The side were also Guisborough collapsed to expected to play in the 93 all out with Bret Upton semi-final of the Hornby taking 3 for 14. Cup on Wednesday but the On Monday the “Railway game was rained off. A new D e a r Ed i t o r, Derby” took place at Brink- date is yet to be arranged. I am astonished and saddened to learn of Durham County Council’s decision to remove the three arches in Shildon. Volunteers needed Once again the people of this town are notified of major alterations and developments to the town centre via articles in the Crier. Where are the comments from our town’s representatives on the Northern League cham- Work will include general County Council? pions, Shildon AFC are tidying up and painting the looking for volunteers over pitch perimeter fencing. Was the Town Council notified and how many people and businesses the weekend of Saturday Work will continue through were consulted? 11th and Sunday 12th June the day with volunteers These arches have had no maintenance since they were transported by - which will also be the asked to come to the Dean a local haulier (free of charge in 2000) so it is expected some remedial date of the next Support- Street ground from 9am on work is required but not to the extent Durham County Council says ers Club meeting - to help both days. Equipment will is needed. with some sprucing up in be provided, but working Yours sincerely, time for the new season. clothes should be worn. By email, name and address supplied Lottery jackpot reaches £900 NEED A VAN? 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Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon AFC scoop top Northern League awards target under 12’s

Shildon AFC’s historic Following on from the out- part in can season has ended on a high standing success of their have on the lives of young at the official Northern under 14 side, which last people. League Awards ceremony season won both the North “We have seen our players held at Ramside Hall on Cup progress on to the pro- Friday 27th May. and League competitions, fessional game which is Forward, Billy Greulich- the Durham Tigers Rugby rewarding, but the real Smith was named Northern League Club is now keen to thrill for me is to see young League Player of the Year start an under 12 side. people gain confidence, while Gary Forrest was The Tigers are based at self-respect and motivation crowned Manager of the Sunnydale Leisure Centre as a result of taking up our Year. Winger, Anthony Bell and are the Community game. took the Runner Up award Club for the whole of the “We wanted to use the in the Young Player of the South West Durham and taster session to introduce Year category. Darlington area. newcomers to the game Both players took to social To kick start the process, in a supportive and caring media to thank fans who the Tigers ran a free taster environment. sent them congratulations. session for boys in Year 6 “When we have established Billy Greulich-Smith, com- and 7 at school on Wednes- the team, we will, ini- menting the following day 1st June at Sunnydale. tially, play friendly games morning on Facebook said: The participants arrived against local clubs. When “What a brilliant way to at 9.30am for a 10am start the players are ready we end an amazing season last and lasted until 12 noon. will the take part in the night was! Rob Jones from the New- League.” “Being named the Northern castle Thunder Community The Tigers is recognised by League’s player of the year Foundation was in charge the is an amazing honour. I still of the session, supported as a “Player Pathway” Club can’t believe it! by the Tigers own coaches. which means that coaching “Just to be nominated was Sessions are open to all po- standards and facilities flattering enough! Thanks Shildon AFC forward, Billy Greulich-Smith with the tential players irrespective meet the standards set to everyone for the lovely Northern League Player of the Year award. of ability and experience. down by the RFL and Sports messages, they were all Andy McGregor-Taylor, . greatly appreciated!” shootout against league Premier League’s Commu- who is Club Chair and joint For more information or to The awards ceremony runners up, Marske United. nity Shield, is the season’s coach of the under 14 side, join the club, contact the signals the official end of Shildon also won the opening match and is welcomed the develop- club secretary on 07949 a season in which Shildon Cleator Cup at the begin- normally played between ment. 706546 or email pjselby@ won the Northern League ning of the season against the winners of the league He said: “We have seen just hotmail.co.uk or eggle- championship for the the same opposition. and the winners of the what a difference taking stone.jen@gmail. first time in 76 years and Shildon will again face cup. However, as Shildon completed the double by Marske in next season’s won both, it will instead be Find a sports club near you at retaining the Northern Cleator Cup match played between the league www.countydurhamsport.com /03000 282 012 League Cup in a penalty which, similarly to the winners and runners up. Shildon AFC Under 15s join in the winning feeling

Shildon AFC Under 15’s on the left before cutting as looked to added to the winning inside and firing in from 25 get one over on the cham- feeling around the town’s yards high into the top right pions while Shildon knew football club last month hand corner. a win or draw would see when they became the From this point there them complete the season club’s first Development was only going to be one unbeaten. Centre team to clinch a winner, with further goals After an even start and a league championship. from Kienan Watson and a goalless first half, Shildon The title-clinching game hat-trick from top scorer took control of the game came in time for the side to Noah McCourt wrapped up in the second half, scoring be paraded at Dean Street a convincing win to secure three goals without reply ahead of the first team’s the title with one game to in what was an exciting trophy presentation against play. end-to-end second period. Ashington, adding to the The side then had the But just when it looked like carnival atmosphere at the Shildon AFC Under 15s after clinching the Development privilege of playing their Shildon would stroll to a final first team home game final match of the season at convincing win, Sedgefield Centre’s first league championship title last month. of the season. Dean Street against Sedge- scored with five minutes The title-winning game to find the opener. a scrappy equaliser in the field, who finished second remaining and, with time took place at the Shildon BR Adam Nodding produced a 25th minute before a sen- in the table and also gained running out, scored again ground with the home side great bit of skill sidestep- sational long range effort promotion. to make for a nervous final taking control of the match ping a defender inside the from Bailey Leybourne two However, with the places few seconds before the from the kick off although area before calmly slotting minutes later. already sewn up, there was whistle confirmed Shildon it took until the 21st minute home. Shildon did concede He picked the ball up wide still incentive for both sides as unbeaten champions. Page 8 Friday 3rd June 2016 Issue 769 Shildon & District Town Crier