Teesdale Mercury

No. 4194. Price 2p. , Wednesday, 10th April, 1974.

Rector is .P. talks of a Canon Leadership Quaint Blagiaves The Rev. L. Thompson, Rector FIRST STRIKE A highly successful rally and gift of Middleton-in-Teesdale and Rural day was held at Trinity Church, Dean of Barnard Castle, was col­ Barnard Castle, on Friday. The lated by the Bishop of Durham guest speaker was Mr Ernest Arm­ and installed by the sub dean, the strong, m .p ., of Witton-le-Wear, back in business Rev. Canon D. R. Jones, as Hon­ who becomes vice-president of the Methodist Conference in July of orary Canon of Durham Cathedral Blagroves House, which is prob­ on ceilings, either of which might on Wednesday. this year. be Forest’s, and a broken section Canon Thompson has been Rec­ SINCE GLAXO He spoke on Authority and ably the most intriguing historic of one is reputed to be a hang­ tor of Middleton-in-Teesdale for 23 Leadership, and paid tribute to the building still in daily use in Barnard man’s rope. Neil and Josie are seek­ years. He has been engaged in influence of the Methodist Chapel Castle, will be open to the public and its stalwarts in a village in ing expert advice in identifying the many activities including that of crests. local government. He is a member S.W. Durham, during his formative again from Friday onwards, after an interval of seven years. John Wesley is reputed to have of the new Teesdale District Coun­ years, challenging his audience to held prayer meetings in the house cil and represents the Barnard Castle exercise a similar influence in the The remarkable old house has and there are trap doors through Division on the Durham County CANE IN 1945 very different world of to-day. been bought by a couple, Neil and which he could escape. Some re­ Council. A pleasing innovation of the Josie Davidson, from Mr Colin cords show the dungeons were once He is held in high regard by A strike by about 80 Glaxo It was over failure to set up a rally was a display of spring flower Murray, who had lived in one a prison. In the 17th century Bla­ those who know him well. arrangements—twelve in number— small section of it since closing his employees in Barnard Castle negotiating rights agreement be­ one from each church in the cir­ restaurant. groves was a hostelry, and the sup­ tween their union, the Amalgamat­ cuit. The arrangements were taken ply from its 80ft. deep well—which on Monday earned a place They have done a startling amunt stiJI has crystal clear water—was ed Union of Engineering Workers, (o the hospitals of the town on of clearing up and restoration work used to brew ale. in history as the first since and the Glaxo management Saturday morning. in a few weeks, and are now ready Among items found since the The men were asking for local With Mr Walter Meynell as org­ to open the main front room as a the factory was opened 29 anist, the singing was led by a cir­ coffee shop on Friday. clearing up started are a chain mail negotiating rights, while the firm suit, a soldier’s helmet, man traps years ago. cuit choir, who also contributed They plan to open the ground (one still in vicious working order), wanted to talk only on a national two choral items. The gathering was floor (partly below pavement level) The token 24 hour stoppage was and stocks dated 1650. basis. presided over by Rev. H. Rush- as an antique shop in time for the Apart from its history, the build­ April by engineering workers, mainly Before the strike one union worth and the opening prayers Meet week-end in six weeks, and were taken by Rev. J. F. Collinson. ing itself is full of interest, with 10. Music for Oboe and Harpsi­ craftsmen and mates, along with official estimated that about 300 then to go on opening out the rest vaults, passages, hidey holes, rooms chord, The Museum, The monetary gifts realised £321, of the history-laden house. Later the some process operators. workers would fail to turn in for ot all shapes and sizes, and a main Barnard Caste. a total well in excess of the target original front stone work will be beam taken from a galleon. 12. Methodist Church work on Monday, but Glaxo made set. and grateful thanks are accord­ cleaned and restored. Blagroves takes its name from its “Olivet to Calvary.” i a careful check on the absentee ed to all who gave so generously. While the work has been hard, 17th century owners, William and 16. Village Hall Whist position and declared that no more An excellent supper was served by it has been a labour of love for Jane Blagroves, whose initials with Drive. the ladies at the conclusion of the Josie (daughter of Freda Parker) than 80 could be attributed to the meeting. the date 1672 will be seen in the 17. Sale of original pictures by who worked as a week-end waitress coffee shop. At one time the Teesdale Galleries. — Golden strike. in Blagroves when she was a Demesnes were attached to the Lion Hotel, Barnard Castle. A spokesman for the firm com­ schoolgirl, and has been fascinated house, as an outsize back garden, 18. Coffee Evening, Trinity School­ mented: ‘The effect on production Inquiry with it ever since. but later there were less illustrious room. times. It was a tenement in 1830 19. Jumble Sale. Trinity Method­ is minimal.” He added that a date had al­ over who during Barnard Castle’s blackest ist Church. overcrowding period, and then a 19. Domino Drive, Dalton Vil­ ready been fixed between the union rope making factory in 1890. lage Hall. and management for talks about owns land The annual meeting of the Bold­ Around 50 years ago Victor Wal­ 19. Bowes and Parish recognition agreements, and in view ton restored it as a museum, and Josie Davidson polishing the Hall, Anniversary Opening Whist ron Parish was held in the Village But there is still a lot to do, and of this there seemed no point in many will remember the suit of a work week-end is being planned fine leaded windows Drive. Hall, presided over by Mr J. G. armour and stocks which were 20. Barnard Castle Meet, Queen’s the strike. Allison. shortly. Josie said: “A number of A request had been made for an placed outside. friends are just as intrigued with Dance. Apart from Josie and Neil, Bla­ 20. Jumble Sale, Middleton-in- extra light to be placed midway the place as we are and have vol­ down the village street and to groves is now home to Paul. 13, unteered to help. But if anyone Teesdale Wesley Church. Karen, 12, and Simon, 6 months. 20. Newgate Methodist Coffee amend the verges of the village else would like to come along and Teesdale’s S P E C IA L green in the interest of traffic safety. The older children have helped a land a hand, we would be pleased Morning. lot in clearing up, as have friends. 24. Dinner Dance, Morritt Arms It was reported that these matters to hear from them.” Hotel. were having attention. New Guide 24-25-26. Glaxo Drama Group pre­ EV EN TS It was noted that the village A new g uide to the Teesdale sent Gaslight. green and Thornberry. quarry, both District has just been published by 26. Bowes and Gilmonby Parish] common land of public interest, TO G IV E were the subjeot of inquiry by the the Mercury. It includes a speci­ Hall. Beat Dance. Commissioners of Common Land. ally drawn map of the district, not­ 26. Beat Dance, Morritt Arms, Information was being sought as ing various points of interest. Dalton Y.F.C. HOLIDAYS to the ownership of the land, which The 64 page guide has photo- 27. Fashion Sale, Mickleton Church wouJd later be the subject of an Blaqroves House Igraphs and short articles on four Institute. Rotary Clubs in the North East, castles—Barnard, Raby, Bowes and May official inquiry. These lands had including the Barnard Castle club, always been used bv the public as She and Neil, a farmer from Witton—and other features like 2. Spring Fayre, United Reformed are joining in a project proposed common lands but it was still nec­ Shotton, were lookirg for premises High Force, . The Church Women’s Guild. by the Rotary Club of Whitley essary to probe the ownership. to start a business when they met Bowes Museum, and 8. Y.M.C.A. Keep Fit Section, Bay. !Th© aim is to raise sufficient Arising out of the regional re Mr Murray by chance. He soon [Church. Market Stall. money to buy, alter and furnish a organisation, Mr Allison, who has agreed to sell to them, though There are longer articles on Mid­ 11. United Reformed Church, house at Whitley Bay, to make it faithfully served the interests of the Miss Pauline Severs, the there were other would-be buyers. dleton-in-Teesdale, lead mining, Wives Group. Coffee Morning. possible for patients whose lives parish as a councillor of Start- BTagroves is best known for the Miss Hannah Hauxwell, Richard 17. Bowes and Gilmonby Parish youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs forth Council, terminated his C. J. G. Severs, of Oakville, Coth­ depend on regular access to a kid­ short time Oliver Cromwell spent Watson, Sir Walter Scott, the mur­ Hall Beat Dance. ney machine to spend a holiday service in this sphere. there in 1648 and has been termed der of Hannah Latham, the town 17. B. and P.W. Jumble Sale, Con- erstone, was married at St. Cuth- with their family. It was resolved that the parish gational Hall. bert’s Church, Cotherstone, to Mr 16th century. But much of the of Barnard Castle and Hamsterley Brian Utley, only son of Mr and Patients suffering from renal record its gratitude to him for all building is 15th century. Richard Forest. 18. Manor House Project Opening. failure - depend upon a kidney the work he had done on its be­ Mrs T. Utley, of Blind Beck Farm, half and express to him a sincere III was one owner and it is said to There are contributed articles on 19. Upper Teesdale / Weardale, Baldersdale. machine for about ten hours, three have been given in 1483 to Miles Fell Rescue Assoc. Walk. times a week. This treatment is thank you. Charles Dickens by Alan Wilkinson; Canon John Lee conducted the Forest, the first public hangman. the Fleet Street view of Teesdale by 21. Opening of Manor House Farm usually carried out in their own iMr Allison was re-elected chair­ There are two interesting crests Project. ceremony, and Mr R. Lowson was homes, or an adjacent hospital, man and Miss E. M. Burnip secre­ Mark Johns; the inns of the dale by 24. Berbrooke Bargain Evening, organist. but hospitals are unable to take tary. To represent the parish on the Stephen Brenkley; angling by Nor­ Y.M.C.A. (Keep Fit Section). The bride, given away by her any extra “holiday” patiients, and village hall committee, Mr Gill and man Robinson; farming by Maurice 25. Pony Gymkhana, Demesnes. father, wore a dress of polyester so normal holidays with their fam­ Mrs Sanders were elected. Stanbury; and archaeology by Den­ 29. S.CF. Coffee Evening, Barn- crepe with lace bodice and net ilies are impossible. BANNED FOR nis Coggins. ingham Park. sleeves. She had a long train and The house will have one room Also included are a list of local 30. Barnard Castle Rotary Club veil. Bridesmaids were Miss Caro-le adapted as a treatment room, and Circle’s £224 YEAR ONLY organisations, and some interesting Sponsored Cycle Ride. Hutchinson (chief), Karen and the special equipment will be in­ The chairman of Barnard Castle points about various villages. 31. Bowes Show, Parish Hall Beat Diane Hutchinson, all bride’s nieces, stalled by the Newcastle R.V.l. Ladies’ Circle, Mrs F. Turnbull, Erwin Taube, 20, of Cleatlam, The guide is on sale at the Mer­ Dance. and Maureen Utley, the bride­ Kidney Unit They will be respon­ presided at the annual meeting held was fined £25 and banned from cury shop and several other places June groom’s sister. Elder bridesmaids sible for the surgical and med­ at the Black Horse. The minutes of driving for a year by Teesdale at 20p, or by post from the Mer­ 1. Mickleton Carnival. wore dresses of blue with white lace ical care of the patients. the 1973 annual general meeting magistrates on Wednesday when cury 26p. 1. Bd. Castle Methodist Circuit trimmings, while younger brides­ The remainder of the house will he pleaded guilty to driving with Paul with the head of a were read and reports were given excess alcohol in his body. Circuit Field Day, Greystone maids wore pink with white trim­ be completely furnished, and pro­ on all Circle -activities over the past Charles I statue and Karen Farm, Winston. mings. Mrs I. Hutchinson, bride’s vided with normal utensils, crock­ year. It was stated that a blood test 5. Teesdale Great Produce Sale sister, made the dresses. ery etc. When finished the house The sum of £224-54 had been showed an alcohol count of 82, with a smaller bust which for Kidney House Project, The best man was Mr Clive will be leased free of charge to raised and distributed to local two over the limit, after he was decorated the front of the Parish Hall, Barnard Castle. Sowerby, a friend. For travelling to the Kidney Unit, who will make a charities, National Institute for Deaf involved in a crash in Gainford house 9. Middleton Chamber of Trade the honeymoon in Jersey the bride charge to those using the house to Children, L.E.P.R.A., I.C.R.F. and on a Saturday afternoon. The case Sponsored Walk. wore a grey and lemon trouser suit cover outgoings and normal main­ W.C.C.C. had been adjourned after a pre­ 12. Scout and Cub Market Stall. with blue accessories. The couple tenance. Kidney patients from Officers for the coming year will vious hearing. Spring! Time 15. Glaxo Family Sports and Gala are to make their home at Low Blue Northumberland, Durham, Cum­ be: Chairman, Mrs J. Cross; vice- The court decided to make the Spring cleaning ban start immediately, to run with IS Day. Barnard Castle. Bell Flat, Middleton-in-Teesdale. berland and Westmorland will be chairman, Mrs W. Johnston; secre­ When aconites and snowdrops' eligible to use the holiday home. tary, Mrs D. Mead; treasurer, Mrs another ban Taube was already Barnard Castle Rotary Club are W. Hesp. serving, and to refrain from a bloom, participating in the scheme on be­ The chairman expressed her longer period as they felt it would When trees and shrubs are Furnishing Time half of Teesdale and is asking for thanks to all members for their cause too much hardship. greening, the public’s help in providing their support during her year of office The housewife’s errant thoughts contribution. and gave her best wishes to the KARRIMOR Several special efforts, includ­ new chairman. assume ing a sponsored cycle ride on 30th A bent towards spring cleaning. ROWELL & WRIGHT'S May, are being arranged, and de­ C h a n g e In The sun may shine, the birds may RUCSACS tails will appear in the Mercury. Easter Post sing, Home Furnishers Collecting tins are being placed in On Good Friday there will be R e g is te r shops and public houses through­ Both man and beast be flirty, OF BARNARD CASTLE one delivery of letters and parcels. People living in the Yet Mrs Mop crowns dust as king out the area and anyone who Collections in town and rural- rural area can now be married at wishes may send a donation to— areas will be as on a normal Sun­ the register office in Barnard Castle And revels in the dirty. INVITE YOU TO THE Mr L. Wilson, Gower House, Dar­ day. There will be a despatch in> instead of having to go to Rich­ SPRING FURNITURE FESTIVAL lington Road, Barnard Castle. the evening similar to Sundays. mond as they did previously. “Please give what you can to Eve, overalled and turban-crowned, The public counter will be closed The registratioin area has been A swift determined mover, £30,000 worth of fabulous furnishings in our Showrooms ensure the success or this most? all day. amalgamated, along with the local worthwhile project,” said one Rot­ On Easter Monday there will be government reform. Feet on the ground she flits around and in the Witham Hall. See upholstery by Bridgecraft, ary official. no deliveries of letters or parcels. The superintendent registar, Mr With dust-devouring hoover. Bouyant and top grade manufacturers Town letter boxes will be cleared Bruce Coates, will now conduct Her lord and master gone beserk, Bedroom Suites by Stag, Avalon, Meredew, Elliotts of at 4-45 p.m. and the Head Office weddings at 8 Newgate, Barnard Conscripted as a slavey, box at 6 p.m. A collection will} Castle, for couples from the Start­ Newbury, Lebus, etc. 24 PINTS be made from all letter boxes in forth area, as well as for those Gets down to share the dirty the rural area during the afternoon from the town side of the river. work— CARPETS IN A NIG HT as on a normal Sunday. The coun­ Births and deaths from the Start­ A swab in Nelson’s navy. ter will be closed all day. Pensions forth area are now registered with 20 rolls of broadloom carpet, 12’ width, in stock and for Trevor Wilson, 20, claimed that and Allowances due for payment the registrar for the Barnard Castle immediate delivery. Free Fitting from £1-50 sq. yard he drank 24 pints of beer on a on Easter Monday may be obtain­ area, Mrs B. J. Williams, at her The home is ransacked totally Saturday night, before going into ed in advance. office in Market Place. And household gods sent pack­ the Blue Bell at Barnard Castle ing; ELECTRICALS for a drink on a Sunday lunch­ No stick is where it ought to be, Fridges by Kelvinator, Frigidaire, Indesit. From £36. time. Deep Freezers, 9.9 cu. ft...... £75-00 There he said, “Look at the And every comfort lacking. strength in that arm,” as he pulled! New members for Guild Meal times are disregarded quite, 12.3 cu. ft...... £89-00 a cistern fitting from a toilet wall, Barnard Castle Townswomen’s was given by Mr R. Nash of the We eat what scraps are going. 14.6 cu. ft...... £105-00 Teesdale magistrates were told on Guild’s meeting was opened by Borstal at Deerbolt. He was thank­ Wednesday. And toil from cockcrow until night, 18-0 cu. ft...... ;.... £125-00 Mrs J. Robinson, chairman. Five ed by Mrs Alderson. Without a break for blowing. FOR THE MOUNTAIN MAN, THE OVERLAND He pleaded guilty to causing £25 membership cards were presented A play reading was given by five Delivered and installed free of charge damage and said that he was feel­ to new members. ladies from the guild; it was very TREKKER OR JUST FOR PICNICS ing the worse for the drink at the Minutes were read by Mrs M. good and appreciated. The com­ The Arab roaming sandy wastes 6 O N LY time. Blenkinsopp, secretary. The financ­ petition, most unusual key-ring, Knows nothing of such doings; Wilson, of Hackworth Street, ial statement was given by Miss D. Qualcast Panther Lawn Mowers complete with grass box Years of experience, research and expert knowledge was won by Miss E. Thompson. I envy him his simple tastes, , was fined £10, ordered Bell, treasurer. An interesting talk The surprise parcel was won by £10 have made Karrimor Rucsacs the best in the world to pay £25 for repairs plus £2 Mrs Stolherd. His primitive pursuings. W e stock the complete range costs, and bound over in the sum. If I again return to earth, of £10 to behave for a year. My many sins repenting, BARCAIN OF THE WEEK Wall Storage Unit by Meredew. Hussar teak range with SATURDAY 8 pm to midnight' Ye gods! provide me with a berth Of mobile, goat-hair tenting. three shelves, one adjustable, two clear glass doors, drop flat unit for use as bar, bureau or for general storage, BADGE STOLEN DINNER DANCE SPENCER WADE. T E IiS M IJ: cupboard fitted with one shelf, also matching circular A 25p footbaall badge stolen by JOHN BOWES AND THE table with centre flip leaf extension and four chairs. a boy from Richardson’s sports BOWES MOOR HOTEL BOWES MUSEUM. One of the List Price £206. Our Spring Festival Price only shop in Barnard Castle was bought last chances to obtain this high­ £150 for lOp by David Leslie, 17, for­ £2-85 inc. VAT. Reservations: Bowes 331 merly of The Bank, and now of MUSIC FOR DRINKING FRIDAYS AND SUNDAYS ly praised book. A limited num­ SUITI.IIES ber of copies are now available, Generous Discounts for Cash or convenient H.P. terms Boldon Colliery. PETER SYKES AT THE NEW LOWREY ORGAN Barnard Castle 3102 jTeesdale magistrates were told signed by the author, Mr Charles this on Wednesday when Leslie Lunch Daily £1-75 COME AND SEE US AND BE ASSURED Barclaycard, Access, and Teesdale Checks welcome Hardy of Barnard Castle. Price pleaded guilty to handling stolen Dinner nightly (except Monday) £2-55 OF BARGAINS property. He was put on probation £2-62i from the Teesdale Mer­ for a year. cury Shop.