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Wednesday, 3rd July, 1985. 4 THE TEESDALE MERCURY NEW AMBULANCE John Bowes won fortune ON PART TIME MERCURY in bets as Cotherstone BASIS WOULD COMMENT BE WORTHWHILE romped home in Derby What a fine idea it is that Upper Teesdale should be ambulance and a number of well Probably not many people given extra emergency cover trained first aiders. in Teesdale had a flutter on Museum lifts lid through having another But it would have to be on a the local horse Cotherstone ambulance standing by with paid basis, with funds coming from when it romped home in the a part time crew. the health service rather than cover Derby. But a vast fortune from hidden part being given free by the volunteers was won by one man, the In some official quarters any who already look after safety on owner John Bowes. thought of expanding health ser­ the fells. of his iife vices, rather than cutting them One danger with a good sugges­ His bets on the race brought back, is likely to be greeted with tion like this, of course, is that the him £30,000—an enormous sum in first time in an exhibtion starting startled amusement. powers that be will see it as a way that year of 1843 when average this Saturday at The Bowes of saving money instead of im­ wages were around ten shillings a Museum, which he founded with But this is one valuable addi­ proving the emergency cover. week. his wife Josephine. tional feature which could be They could possibly argue that allowed at a relatively low cost. an auxiliary ambulance would be Cotherstone had already won Four priceless paintings have It would not be called out often, adequate for Middleton in place the 2.000 Guineas, and after the been loaned by the Queen Mother but on occasions it could mean Derby was just pipped in the St. and seven by the Earl of Strath­ of the present service. the difference between life and There was indeed a hint some Leger—beaten, it was alleged, more for the exhibition, which will death. because a crooked jockey had been also include other pictures, racing years ago that Middleton’s ambu­ There is certainly a need for bribed .to let another horse get trophies, mementoes and docu­ lance might be taken away, but an extra ambulance to be on call home first. ments. thanks to some prompt action But two years later John Bowes at Middleton, bearing in mind the behind the scenes it was nipped did win the three big races with Though John Bowes was the vast area to be visited, and the in the bud. West Australian, the first horse to leading racehorse breeder and extreme weather often faced, by Any thoughts now of reducing take the triple crown, and he owner of his day, the museum has Cotherstone, the horse whose Derby win brought £30,000 to the owner the present vehicle and its crew. the full time service would be also won the Derby twice more. no permanent exhibits connecting John Bowes It might even be possible to crazy, and the modest cost of pro­ Now his interest in the sport of him with the sport. work out some agreement with the viding a new part time safeguard by leading artists like John Conran has done a great deal of all the animals and characters in­ kings is to be highlighted for the He had his best horses painted fell rescue team, which has its own would be well worthwhile. Herring and Harry Hall, but left research into the horses bred at volved. them ail to the Strathmore family his Streatlam Castle stud farm. She has written a booklet about rather than putting them into the It was certainly a colourful them to go with the exhibition, PEEPS INTO THE PAST museum. era in the horse world, with wide­ which will continue at the museum until 1st September before moving spread corruption involving shady 5 years ago Brough (formerly Joyce Lowes), who This is how they come to be to the National Horseracing owners, trainers and jockeys com­ Tom Coulthard was up a ladder was the first queen 25 years earlier, owned now by the Queen Mother Museum at Newmarket for six bining to fix results. The decade painting the outside of his house 25 years ago and the present earl—and they weeks. was known as The Filthy Forties. at South Green, Gainford, when, he Long service certificates were readily agreed to loan them for It will intrigue most people, and In fact gambling was illegal at heard screams. He got down, ran awardedi to Teesdale Methodist lay the special occasion when requested the seldom-seen paintings of cham­ the time Bowes won £30,000 by to the Tees and plunged in just in preachers, Mr W. White and Mr by the museum curator, Mrs Eliza­ backing Cotherstone. In a hue pion horses from over a century beth Conran. time to save a 13 year old girl from R. Railton. and cry that followed a writ for ago will no doubt be studied with drowning. John Bowes rarely attended race intense interest by those who know that amount was taken out against Residents of Evenwood became meetings himself and shied away him but he evaded it for a time about racing. Landlord Keith Crabtree painted sick of hearing the Post Horn from any publicity about the sport, by fleeing to Paris. There is a chance that some white lines to make a no-waiting Gallop late at right. It was played so in the title of the exhibition other paintings or relics from John But gambling became legal again area outside the King’s Head, Bar­ by ice cream men to attract Bowes* racing days are still tucked he is described as ^The mystery the following year, thanks to the nard Castle. But Durham County children but the parish council man of the British turf.” quaintly named Manly Sports Bill, away in Teesdale houses. Council sent men to bum them off tried to get them silenced. It has been mounted to mark and the action against him was If so Mrs Conran would wel­ and gave him a bill for the job. West Australian, winner of the triple crown the centenary of his death. Mrs dropped. come a chance to have a look at Another feature of the Filthy them, in the hope of being able 10 years ago Forties, by the way, was that the to borrow them and putting them Keith Atkinson, chairman of the Ramblers see spotted Derby winner in 1844 turned out on show alongside the other playing field committee at Mickle- to be a four year old posing as a historic items. ton, accepted a garden seat from orchids - and nettles pribgetoater &rm£, three year old. It was eventually The Friends of The Bowes Mrs Nan Catchpole, a visitor from disqualified. Museum are holding a supper Canada who often spent holidays After travelling by car to Crosby Mrs Conran, who admits to party and preview of the exhibition in the village. Garrett, Barnard Castle Ramblers M ntfton. having no great personal interest at the museum this Friday, 7-30 walked up Ladle Lane and then in horses, spent a long time track­ p.m. Tickets are £3-50 and all Denise Tunstall, queen at down into Pottsdale. It was a Now Serving ing down the fascinating story of are welcome. Bowes Carnival, was attended by damp day as they continued along Rebecca Moore, Rebecca Robin­ tracks around Great Ewe Fell to Sunday Lunches and son, Patricia Alderson, Julia Atkin­ Brownber and Newbiggin-on-Lune. Two lively hours Teddy bears' day out son, Susan Dobinson, Helen Bellas After lunching in the rain they Afternoon Teas and Sally Ann Collins. followed wet meadow paths to Senior citizens who go to a tea If you go down to the Demesnes Beckstones and Ravenstonedale. 15 years ago They turned north and followed dance in the With am Hall, Bar­ next Tuesday you’re in for a big Winning children at Startforth from 7th July. nard Castle, on Friday afternoons surprise, for that’s the day the Scandal Beck into Smardale nature district school sports included M. reserve where there were Birds Eye say they have the time of their teddy bears have their picnic. Allison, S. Doyle, J. Oliver, J. lives. Teddies of all shapes and sizes Primrose, Spotted Orchid, and Tam , K. Bowker, R. Lawton, C. Bloody Cransbill to be seen. will be there from 12-30—3 p.m. Watson, C. Scott and J. Brown. The event from 2—4 p.m. costs having fun with their owners, After crossing the beck by 25p inclusive of tea and biscuits. Chapel Well, a field path and toddlers from playgroups all over Fire broke out in the stockroom There are two lots of live music, Teesdale. (with diversions to avoid 4 foot plus records and speakers. It is of Bowes Club and destroyed, thous­ nettles) were followed back to a lively couple of hours, even for ands of cigarettes. The stewardess Crosby Garrett to complete a 12 those who just meet friends and Phillip graduates was injured in the fire, believed mile route. chat. caused by a dropped cigarette. The walk this Sunday, 7th July Mr Phillip Maine, 24, of 1 May- 20 years ago has had to be cancelled. But The committee is now hoping field, Barnard Castle, has gained Wilfred and Elizabeth Smith of there are walks today, tomorrow that more elderly people will turn an honours degree in mechanical Springfield, Westwick Road, Bar­ and Friday.

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