Published at: Saturday 29th July 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 215 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, ress DL4 1AH. p P Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 o Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 The ish B At the heart www.bishoppress.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Judging commences for Bishop New grants will & Coundon in Bloom boost communities

A new £20,000 scheme most of east Durham, offering community groups central Durham and across small Weardale, plus towns like grants to help fund key . projects has been launched. County Durham Housing Funding for projects like Group Community Invest- community events, training ment Manager, Rachel and equipment is being Edmunds, said: “We know offered by County Durham that there are groups right Housing Group. The new across the county who are ‘group grant’ scheme keen to make a differ- will offer up to £500 and ence in their community; is designed to help new where even relatively small groups make their first amounts of funding could steps as well as supporting make all the difference to longstanding organisations. what they can achieve. The application process “This new scheme has been for ‘group grant’ has been specifically designed to kept deliberately simple help those groups … and and funding decisions will even to help new organisa- be made monthly to ensure tions make their first steps. local groups are not waiting We’re hoping group grant for lengthy periods to find will help to make lots of out if they have been suc- projects possible right Cllr Joy Allen (centre right) with Bishop Auckland and Coundon in Bloom volunteers at cessful. across the county.” Any community organisa- Full details of the group the commencement of judging at the Park Head Hotel. tion, non-profit making grant scheme are available Judging for the Bishop This is the first year of transform cities, towns group, charity or school at countydurhamhousing Auckland and Coundon in the project, which is part & villages, with similar working in the areas served group.co.uk/groupgrant, Bloom competition took of the Britain in Bloom initiatives already well es- by County Durham Housing by calling 0191 349 7777 or place on Thursday 20th campaign, a nationwide tablished in neighbouring Group will be eligible for emailing groupgrant@cdhg. July. gardening competition to Northumbria and Sedge- the scheme; this includes co.uk. field. Engine Diagnostics, EML, ABS AIRBAG etc, Free Battery Judges arrived at the Park FREETesting, Air ConditioningHILL CServiceRE Centre,ST Starter Motor, Air Con Alterations,AUTOELECTRICS Supplied, Fitted & Repaired, Head Hotel, where they Testing! SeymourKey Coding, Street, ECY Bishop Coding Auckland, DL14 6JD were greeted by represent- atives and a presentation Engine was given by Cllr Joy Allen. Free Battery Air Conditioning Diagnostics, EML, quality car sales Testing Service Centre Judges were then escorted ABS AIRBAG etc around the various sites long established | low rate finance | debit/ which have been entered credit cards accepted | hpi checked | part Alternators Key Coding, for Special Awards, includ- exchange welcome | rac approved dealer Starter Motor Supplied, Fitted ECU Coding & Repaired ing Wear Valley Crematori- FIND US ON FACEBOOK 01388 778492 um, Bob and Stefa’s garden Tel: 01388 604717 in Etherley Lane and the Eleven Arches Site. Still in its infancy, the IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? Bishop Auckland and Coundon in Bloom ini- meikles Crime and Road Traffic Offences • Matrimonial tiative aims to improve the solicitors Family • Children • General Litigation environment for those who live in, work in and visit the FAMILY CHILDREN WILLS two towns. “Eventually we want PROBATE LPAs LITIGATION anybody who comes to MENTAL HEALTH Bishop Auckland and EMPLOYMENT Personal Injury Claims • Conveyancing Coundon to find a clean, CONVEYANCING tidy and well cared for en- Business Leases • Wills & Probate vironment,” said a spokes- CRIMINAL person. YOUR LOCAL Winners of the competition Tel: 01388 606660 will be announced in the LEGAL EXPERTS www.cwbooth.co.uk Bishop Press soon! 01388 451 122 Fully archived online at bishoppress.com email us at: [email protected] The Bishop Press Issue 215 Saturday 29th July 2017 Page 1 Distinguished Big hearted businesses pianist to perform support Mayor’s charity

Distinguished pianist, Noriko Ogawa will perform in Bishop Auckland Music Society’s final concert of the year.

In the fourth concert in work for that now rare this year’s Bishop Auckland instrument. Matthew also Music Society season, the played it in Ravel’s evoca- audience in St Andrew’s tive Pavane for a dead Church, South Church, princess. Mayor, Adam Zair is joined by Steven Singh, Pearl Heels, Mandy Keller (front) and were able to enjoy a wide- “The two remaining pieces Christian Burns, who are all supporting his charity with collection tins. ranging programme from were great fun – Rosenb- clarinettist Matthew Scott latt’s Carmen fantasy and The Merry Monk, Beverly’s, costs the Air Ambulance on “It just goes to show that and his very able accompa- Bela Kovacs’ After you, Mr News on the Street and average £2,500 for every by working together we nist Daniel King Smith. Gershwin. Emily’s have all placed col- call out which equates to can achieve such positive Pianist and music lover John “Everyone agreed it had lection boxes in their busi- £4million to run each year. things in the town.” Lowles, after enjoying the been a very successful nesses in aid of the Mayor’s “I am very grateful to If other business would like concert, commented, concert.” chosen charity, The Great the businesses that have to show support for the “Both are very skilful mu- Before next year’s very North Air Ambulance. shown such fantastic Mayor’s charity, contact sicians in their own right; promising programme, Mayor of Bishop Auckland, support for this life saving Bishop Auckland Town but they also worked there is one more concert Cllr Adam Zair said: “It charity. Council on 01388 609852. together particularly well scheduled for this year: on to make a special musical Friday, September 8th at partnership. 7.30pm the distinguished Book now for fun holiday club “Their programme was pianist Noriko Ogawa will very varied and interest- be performing works by After last year’s successful ing, with Martinu, Debussy, Mozart, Chopin, Takemit- Holiday Club, the Bishop Arthur Benjamin and su, Debussy and Prokofiev. Auckland Fellowship of Chris- Vaughan Williams’ beauti- This will be a concert not tian Churches are making ful “6 Studies in English to be missed. plans again this summer, Folk Song” in the first half. Tickets cost £13.50 and are in partnership with the In the second, Matthew available from Brotherton’s Auckland Castle Trust. This played the basset clarinet, Music (opposite Morrison’s) year’s Holiday Club runs from to get deeper sounds, in or call Brian Varley on Monday 7th to Friday 11th Schubert’s “Arpeggione” 01388 606075. They will August, 2pm to 5pm each day sonata, so called because also be available on the at Bishop Auckland Methodist the composer wrote the door, priced at £15. Church, with food included. The Company Elders, Shiner, Andrew’s Roofing Swift, Fabula and Antiqua Valley The complete roofing service are calling young people to Wrought Iron New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs become the new guardians to High Quality Gates Slating & Tiling - Felting help chase the firebugs and Garden Fences - Wall Railings light the spire in the Hall of - Free Estimates & and Pointing Memories. Advice on any project UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits Young people aged 5 to 15 are - Experienced Tradesmen & Flat Roofing Specialist welcome. To book and enjoy Shiner (with his lantern) aka Rev John Purdy, Swift (in - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Free Estimates fun, friendship and food, ring purple robes) aka Rev Sarah Gill, Fabula, the storyteller Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Email: [email protected] Tel 01388 605489 07783 946968 or email bascir- (in red) aka Mrs Vanessa Purdy. www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 07986 217936 [email protected]. Page 2 Saturday 29th July 2017 Issue 215 The Bishop Press Partnership looks to create a Emily wins Etherley Brighter Bishop Auckland Lane in Bloom comp

Left to right: Sarah Robson, head of economic development and housing, Durham County Council; Natalie Davison-Terranova, principal, Bishop Auckland College; David Anderson, town clerk, Bishop Auckland Town Council; Anne-Isabelle Daulon, chief executive, Eleven Arches; David Maddan, chief executive, Auckland Castle Trust; The Emily Oliver with Bishop FM presenter Gary Burgham. Rt Reverend Paul Butler, Bishop of Durham; Robert Yorke, chairman, South Durham Enterprise Agency; Steven Robson, chief executive, South Durham Enterprise Agency; In conjunction with the presenter Gary Burgham. Bishop & Coundon in On the day of the judging, Chris Myers, regeneration projects manager, Durham County Council. Bloom competition, staff Bishop FM asked their A new partnership has connect and orientate of my own diocese on and pupils at Etherley listeners to nominate been set up to lead the themselves in the town children and young people, Lane Primary School or- individuals, community regeneration of Bishop centre; tackling poverty and ganised their own similar groups or care home who Auckland town centre. • What local agencies church growth in order to event last week. they thought deserved Statutory, voluntary and need to do to make the bless our communities in They planted flowers, to receive flowers, which community agencies have town centre function Jesus’ name for the trans- strawberries and other had kindly been donated come together to form the better. formation of us all. plants in their gardens and by local businesses Carol partnership which will be The plan will identify “Bishop Auckland town also carried out their very Gittins Florist, Ultimate known as Brighter Bishop possible improvements in centre potentially has a own ‘Etherley in Bloom’ Flowers, B&Q and Asda. Auckland. the town centre as well as very bright future. photo competition. Additionally, Arc on the The partnership will seek potential funding sources “Together we need to Teachers asked pupils to Edge, a local Wildlife to bring about and co- that will allow Bishop imagine a brighter town take photographs around and Rescue Centre in ordinate development in Auckland to benefit from centre and work together the garden area. Each Woodland, donated the heart of the town with an expected increase in to turn it into a reality. child was presented with several bird boxes, which a view to improving its visitor numbers over the “I am privileged to be a medal for their efforts, will be given to local economic performance, next five to ten years. chairing the group that will while the overall winner schools for their wildlife while at the same time The Rt Rev Butler said: “I seek to help us all work was Emily Oliver, who gardens. They also intend maintaining the integrity am thrilled to have been together for a brighter was given the opportunity to place more boxes in of its heritage, and social asked to chair this group. future.” to visit community radio trees around the trough and spiritual life. “The transformation in and Cllr Carl Marshall, Durham station Bishop FM, where at the bottom of Durham The new body is to be around Bishop Auckland County Council’s Cabinet she spoke live on air to Chare. chaired by the Bishop of through the work of the member for economic de- Durham The Rt Reverend Auckland Castle Trust, velopment, said: “Bishop Paul Butler and will Eleven Arches Trust and Auckland is a very im- feature representatives the work of the town and portant town within our Engineering works from Durham County county councils is amongst county and we are com- Council, Auckland Castle the most important hap- mitted to doing all we affect train services Trust, Eleven Arches, pening in the UK currently. can with our partners to South Durham Enterprise “The impact of this work ensure the best possible Due to engineering works A bus service will be in Agency, Bishop Auckland for the town and the future for its residents and on the Bishop Auckland to operation between Redcar College, Bishop Auckland region, its people and businesses. Saltburn line, all services Central and Saltburn (and Town Council and Historic economy cannot be over- “We look forward to between Friday 28th July vice versa) on a regular . stated. working through the new and Monday 1st August basis. Train times from The partnership will en- “Chairing this group is partnership towards un- will start and terminate at Bishop Auckland will courage greater collabora- an honour and is directly locking Bishop Auckland’s Redcar Central. remain the same. tive working by co-ordi- relevant to the priorities bright future.” nating the activities and resources of its member JK’s Plastics & Roofing agencies. SHILDON TANDOORI The first key task that All types of Roofing, Slating, Exclusive Indian Cuisine Tiling, Flat Roofing, the partnership has com- 31 Church Street, Shildon menced is the production 01388 777 888 Dry Verge Systems of a masterplan for the Guttering Renewed & town centre, which will MUNCH BOX SPECIAL Replaced, uPVC Fascias, look at the following areas: Chicken Tikka, Lamb Tikka, Sheek Kebab, Soffits & Cladding • Quality of the environ- Onion Bhaji, Samosas, Tandoori Chicken, Chips, (Wood or Plastic) ment in the town centre; Rice, Mint Sauce, Salad & Any Curry Sauce Fibreglass Flat Roofing • What key spaces in the (From Traditional Main Dish) For Only £11.50. “We will beat any genuine town are used for and (Add chicken in the sauce for £1.50 extra). written quote” how people engage with Open Mon - Sun 5.30pm till 10.30pm Contact Kevin: 01388 600187 them; www.shildontandoori.com 07919 178 979 • How visitors will access, To pay by credit card, log onto the website for collection or deliveries The Bishop Press Issue 215 Saturday 29th July 2017 Page 3 Railway Station 2017 Evergreen pupils delighted Community Event with new equipment

On Saturday 12th August Activities include vintage the annual Bishop Auckland bus town tours, a model Railway Station Community railway display and infor- Event is taking place from mation stand by the railway 10am to 4pm. The theme youth team, who this year of this year’s event is “Your are celebrating their 10 Community, Your Station”. year anniversary. Community groups invited Bishop Trains will be show- this year include Bishop casing recent improve- Trains, Stockton & Darling- ments at the station, the ton Railway Youth Team, train service and also Weardale Railway Trust, Santa’s special train, the Northumbria Blood Bikes, “Festive Capital Express”, Durham Constabulary, St which this year is running John’s Ambulance, the from Bishop Auckland to Royal British Legion and Edinburgh in November. many more. (see page 5 for more There will be stalls selling details). Those attending handcrafted goods such as the event will be able to cakes and clothing; along enter a prize draw for two with an ice cream van, free tickets. bouncy castle and commu- The event will take place nity based stalls. from 10am to 4pm. Horticultural and Produce Show Cllrs Sam Zair and Sheila Metcalfe with the Friends of Evergreen Primary School and pupils on their new swing. Bishop Auckland Town ence who would like to show Evergreen Primary School always here and last profound, moderate and Council are encourag- vegetables and flowers. We on Warwick Road were year he brought two of complex learning difficul- ing residents of Bishop are also looking for Bishop’s delighted to receive a his reindeers, which the ties, is currently looking Auckland and the surround- best bakers to enter into donation of £5,000 from families were able to feed to host an evening family ing areas to enter into the the Home Produce class, Cllrs Sam Zair and Sheila and again get a photo op- disco, in a safe environ- Horticultural Show, which and poems, paintings and Metcalfe’s Neighbourhood portunity in the sleigh.” ment with a quiet room will be held in the Town photographs for the Chil- Budgets, towards the Cllr Sam Zair commented, for when the children Hall on Saturday 23rd Sep- dren’s Class. The emphasis purchase of a new swing “This project has been need to ‘chill out’, tember. is really on enjoying what for pupils. one of the most rewarding however they are still The show, which is in its you do and joining in a fun The Friends of Ever- that I have ever delivered. looking for a suitable third year, is now affili- event.” green paid an additional Watching the children venue. ated to the National Dahlia Information and show £2,430.00 to complete enjoying themselves Anyone who would like Society and the National schedules can be found at the project, with staff at with the swing makes it to sponsor or support an Chrysanthemum Society. www.bishopauckland-tc. the school exclaiming ‘It all worthwhile. This is event, activity or piece of The Mayor of Bishop gov.uk or contact Bishop was worth every penny.” what the neighbourhood equipment at the school Auckland Councillor Adam Auckland Town Council Cath Bridgwater, Home budget is all about. Sup- is more than welcome to Zair said, “We are looking on 01388 609852 or email & Health Support Worker porting projects such as contact Cath Bridgwater for gardeners and enthusi- council@bishopauckland- at the school said, “The this. Making sure that for more information. asts of all levels of experi- tc.gov.uk. children love it and its communities get the help Contact the school on used daily, which is and financial support they 01388 459721 or email what we want. All of the deserve.” c.bridgwater200@dur- Fish & chips with children in the school The school, which caters hamlearning.net (no can use it and different for children with severe, dash). the Mayor classes can mix together. “It is also accessible by the mobile hoists so a The Mayor of Bishop people and hopefully we child can be lifted from Unit 9 Auckland, Councillor Adam will all have lots of fun.” a wheelchair and lowered Abraham Enterprise Park Zair, is hosting a seaside Tickets are only £12 each, onto the swing for a new St Helens Auckland trip to Seaton Carew on which included transport experience. Bishop Auckland Friday 1st September from from the bus station at “The Friends really try County Durham 6pm-8.30pm. Guests will Bishop Auckland to Seaton hard to ensure that our DL14 9TT travel in style on a vintage Carew and back, with fish events are both a way to London Route Master and chips, peas or beans fundraise but also to give 0800 999 8870 | www.bishopselfstorage.co.uk Double Decker bus courtesy with a cup of tea or coffee. the children a chance BEHIND DOMINOS of Graeme Scarlett from Tickets are available from to access things that PIZZA AND NEXT TO the Eden Bus Company. Bishop Auckland Town they wouldn’t normally SOAPYCAR.COM STARBUCKS Once at Seaton Carew Council, The Four Clocks, manage. HAND guests will be served with 154A Newgate Street, 07582 570308 “We have had the police CAR a delicious fish and chip Bishop Auckland. Tel- interceptors and the fire WASH supper from Surfside Fish ephone 01388 609852 for service at the summer Why not leave and Chip restaurant. There more details. fairs, as well as a Ferrari your car and will then be a raffle before All proceeds from the trip and a Lamborghini, both do some Your existing loyalty cards and shopping or go returning home. will be donated to the of which the children custom from Bondgate Hand Car for a coffee? Councillor Zair said, “This Mayor’s chosen charity in were allowed to sit in and Wash are more than welcome outing will bring back lots aid of the Great North Air have photos taken. of happy memories for Ambulance. “At Christmas Santa is St Helens Auckland Retail Park, Bishop Auckland DL14 9TT Page 4 Saturday 29th July 2017 Issue 215 The Bishop Press Have your say on the future Celebrities take part of Bishop town centre in golf charity day

Residents of Bishop Auckland its economic performance, the masterplan with those are being invited to help while at the same time producing it on hand at the shape the future of its town maintaining the integrity of event to answer any ques- centre. its heritage, and social and tions and talk through the The new Brighter Bishop spiritual life. project. Auckland partnership has The new body is to produce Further public consulta- organised a public consulta- a masterplan for the town tion will take place in the tion event next Monday, 31st centre which will be based autumn with the master- July, at which people will on the following vision: plan set to be published in have the chance to contrib- “An ambitious, long term December. ute to the production of a strategic framework for Cllr Simon Wilson, Durham masterplan for the heart of the town centre based on County Council’s Cabinet the town. a deliverable masterplan support member for The partnership comprises which balances the needs economic development, statutory, voluntary and of residents, businesses, said: “We are very excited Ian Larnach with the CDI team and Kevin Smith – a community agencies namely visitors and investors alike, at the prospect of what Darlington FC Legend. Durham County Council, to enable the town and its Brighter Bishop Auckland Auckland Castle Trust, community to capitalise on can achieve for the town A great day was had by all at all proceeds to The Chil- Eleven Arches, South Durham the opportunity presented centre but of course we Bishop Auckland Golf Club dren’s Cancer Ward, New- Enterprise Agency, Bishop by current and emerging really want to reflect the on Friday 7th July, when castle RVI Hospital) and Auckland College, Bishop developments.” views of residents in every- they hosted their fourth Bishop Auckland Golf Club Auckland Town Council and Members of the public will thing the partnership does. Celebrity Golf Day, with 23 Captain’s 2017 Charity – The Historic England. have the chance to discuss, “I’d encourage anyone who teams of three players all Children’s Heart Foundation The new body is chaired by and comment on, the wants to help shape the matched up with sporting (CHUFF), Newcastle Hospi- the Bishop of Durham The Rt future of the town centre masterplan, which will be celebrities. tals. Reverend Paul Butler. at the consultation event a very important document The celebs were all ex pro- A spokesperson for the The aim of the partnership which takes place at Bishop for the town centre, to fessional footballers from event said, “My thanks go to is to bring about and co- Auckland Town Hall from come along on Monday.” the senior clubs across the all the teams supporting the ordinate development in the 4.30pm to 7.30pm. For further information North East plus, guys from event, we hope to see you heart of Bishop Auckland Their views will be consid- visit: www.durham.gov.uk/ Carlisle United and York all again next year. Thanks with a view to improving ered in the production of brighterbishopauckland. City. also to the celebrities for The weather behaved itself giving up their valuable resulting in a great day of time, Bishop Auckland Golf golf, followed by a presen- Club and Captain Terry tation dinner. Stansfield for their support, A raffle and auction, along and my hard working team with entry fees, resulted behind the scenes making in a fantastic £3,200 being sure the day ran smoothly. raised. This will be split We are all looking forward between ILCCC (donating to next year!” St Mary’s Church Flower Festival

St Mary’s Church on Vart includes refreshments and Road is to host a Flower cake. Festival this August. All proceeds from the show The event will take place will donated to the Great on Thursday 10th (11am- North Air Ambulance. 5pm), Friday 11th (1pm- “It will be great to see 7pm) and Saturday 12th as many people there as (11am-4pm). possible,” said an organ- Admission is £3, which iser. Join us for a festive day out on our special excursion train to Edinburgh from Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, Durham and Chester-le- Street with around 7 hours free time planned in the Scottish capital where you Methodist Church can enjoy the famous "Edinburgh's Christmas" festival. Project Day Direct Vintage Train Festive Entertainment Bishop Auckland Method- will also be a cake stall, Christmas Shopping ist Church on Cockton Hill summer stall and raffle. Road will be hosting a All proceeds from the day Santa on-board Project Day on Tuesday 1st are in aid of the Alzheimer’s Gifts for the children August, from 10am to 1pm. Society and the Methodist Mince Pies Refreshments will be Women in Britain Project served all day and there for Samaritans. Bagpipes 1st Class Adult or Child £115 Standard Class Adult £79 7 hours free time in Edinburgh Standard Class Child £49

For full details or to book online please visit:- 1st Class dining option available facebook.com/ Breakfast & Dinner for only £25 www.ba-rail.co.uk/edinburgh extra bishoppress Bishop Trains, Railway Station, Bishop Auckland. DL14 7TL. 01388-661394 The Bishop Press Issue 215 Saturday 29th July 2017 Page 5 Council cracks down Georgia represents UK in USA on scammers Georgia Abbott, aged 13, from Bishop Auckland, Trading standards officers protection manager, said: recently travelled to in County Durham inves- “Scammers are using in- Orlando, where she tigated almost 200 scams creasingly clever tactics competed in the Royal during the first half of to mislead people and are International Miss com- 2017. targeting different age petition, in the preteen Fake lotteries and prize groups – this is not just a division as the reigning draws along with fraudsters risk for the elderly, liter- preteen. imitating government and ally everyone could be a Throughout the week local authority services victim. Georgia competed in a are the most common “We are pleased to be range of events which scams to be reported to supporting the campaign included public speaking Durham County Council to raise awareness of the and one-to-one interviews, since January. dangers and helping people which focussed on her The authority is encourag- learn how to protect them- community engagement ing people to be on their selves from being ripped and volunteering. guard against fraudsters off. We would encourage This was Georgia’s first ex- as it supports Scam Aware- anyone who is worried that perience of on internation- ness Month, a joint ini- they, a friend or relative al pageant and she faced tiative with Citizens Advice may have fallen prey to tough competition at every that runs throughout July. a scammer to contact stage. Although she did not The theme of this year’s Citizens Advice.” win the overall title she Georgia placed in the top 15 of her division and repre- campaign is ‘Play your Reporting a scam not only represented the U.K. and sented the UK and Bishop Auckland with professionalism. part, Act on scams’ and helps the victim, it also her home town with pro- the aim is to encourage provides vital intelligence fessionalism throughout. compete as part of Team ment would be publicised people to report scams, that can prevent future She placed top 15 in her Europe next year. She is on social media and in all even if they haven’t fallen crimes. division for the overall therefore looking for po- competition literature. victim to one, as tackling Advice on dealing with title, and also placed 2nd tential sponsors to help Georgia would also be this type of crime should scams is available from runner up in the Interna- her achieve this. This does happy to contribute to cor- be everyone’s business. Citizens Advice on 03454 tional Role Model section. not need to be financial porate publicity and attend Owen Cleugh, Durham 04 05 06 or online at www. As a consequence of her but could be products events. If you would like to County Council’s consumer durham.gov.uk/scams. success this year she or services instead. As help, contact Georgia via has been invited back to a sponsor, your involve- [email protected]. J. D GAS House To Let Funding available for Bishop SERVICES Two Bedroomed in BOILER Leeholme Road, INSTALLATIONS, Auckland projects Leeholme. DSS welcome, SERVICE & REPAIR available immediately. Gas Safe Registered The priorities for the and Families; 25 and over 50 year-olds Ideal family sized home. Bishop Auckland and • Health and wellbeing of and projects that support All plumbing & gas £375 pcm. Bond required work carried out Shildon Area Action Part- Children, Young People the mental health and or guarantor. Tel: 07826527952 nership (AAP) this year are: and Families including, wellbeing of the unem- • Children, Young People for example: suicide pre- ployed, digital inclusion 01388 720009 Tel:02920 108238 and Families; vention, preschool/early and support for job • Community Safety; intervention, mental seekers. • Employment, Enterprise health, developing resil- • Supporting employment Alan Pearson Bishop’s Sports Bar and Training. ience and coping mecha- related training, with Joiner / DIY Kingsway - 01388 601439 The priorities were set nisms. links to emerging growth EVERY THURSDAY by members of the Forum Community Safety sectors. Doors Hung, Fireplace in November 2016 and • Youth Engagement Initia- A spokesperson for the Mantels, Quality Garden/Yard QUIZ NIGHTS Sat 29th THREE ODD agreed by the AAP Board in tives to help reduce Anti- AAP commented, “ Gates, Flat Pack Furniture, SHOES January 2017. The AAP has Social Behaviour; “AAP resources should plug Gutters Cleaned, Garden Sun 30th E L I established Task & Finish • Supporting the local com- gaps in mainstream provi- Fences Erected. Sat 5th AUG HIGH TIDE Groups to assess the priori- munity, including local sion and add value to other Pensioner Discount. Sun 6th F A B ties and principally look at businesses through crime funds and programmes Tel Alan: 776250 Sat 12th KARAOKE what the priorities mean reduction and casualty wherever possible. We Honest, reliable, local lad. Small Sun 13th 1 0 1 jobs welcome. Happy to Help! Sat 19th FIRELADY LUCK for the Bishop Auckland reduction initiatives; are therefore looking for and Shildon AAP area. • Supporting individuals projects that can both sup- After assessing the pri- and families through plement existing activity orities over a number of a programme of crisis and maximise match Shildon Gardens & meetings, Task & Finish intervention, including funding opportunities. A Allotments Guild Groups have now identi- flexible emergency provi- minimum of £5,000 funding fied the following themes sion. can be applied for. which they would like to Employment, Enterprise “AAP Budgets are limited Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AG see new schemes focus on: and Training and the total funding Children, Young People • Supporting children, available for our three pri- Open Sundays only from 8.30am - 11.30am and Families young people and orities is £110,000. • Supporting Children, parents/carers to make The deadline for receiv- Young People and informed choices and ing expressions of interest AUGUST SUNDAYS Families to make improve the link between is 5pm on Thursday 31st informed choices and education, apprentice- August 2017. 10% PRICE REDUCTION improve the link between ships and the world of Call 03000 268 663, education and the world work. email bishopshildonaap@ ON ALL STOCK of work; • Employment support durham.gov.uk or visit • Raising aspirations of for the long term unem- www.durham.gov.uk/ Includes compost, peat & Charge Children, Young People ployed, for example over bishopandshildonaap. Page 6 Saturday 29th July 2017 Issue 215 The Bishop Press Creative charity initiative Success of dying to celebrates second birthday be cool campaign

A nationally acclaimed through Durham County campaign to make young Council Cabinet member people aware of the dangers Cllr Joy Allen, who sits on of cold water shock has the SSCB. achieved a notable victory Cllr Allen, who has been with the cause having been heavily involved with Dying taken up by a prestigious to be Cool, said: “It is great national body. news that the work we The Safe Durham Partner- have done has made such ship’s (SDP) Dying to be a respected national body Cool campaign – which was as the LGA sit up and take created and is led by Durham notice. County Council – seeks to “We have reached so many educate ten to 16-year-olds young people in County on the potentially fatal risks Durham and further afield of jumping into rivers, lakes with information which will and streams without accli- help them stay safe and it is matising. excellent that the need to It recently helped the increase awareness of cold council win a national MJ water shock is now being Achievement Award for raised at national level.” Adrian and Rhys Barker with the Rossi family and Jackie Stonehouse. (Pic courtsy Stuart Boulton). Excellence in Community Launched last year, Dying Engagement. to be Cool has seen the A unique charity initiative, photographer Rhys Barker and son Chris, a Graphic The campaign has now council work with County designed to boost creative age 13, who was encour- Designer, have all had work prompted the Local Gov- Durham resident Fiona start-ups from across the aged by his grandfather on show and for sale in ernment Association (LGA), Gosling, whose 14-year-old North East, is celebrating Adrian Barker. recent months. which represents councils son Cameron died from working with hundreds of Adrian said, “The beauty “Over the years we have across England and Wales, cold water shock in 2015 artists in its first two years. of this gallery is that any been able to sell some of to call on the Government and who runs Campaigning No.42, at Bishop Auckland member of the public can our work through craft fairs to make teaching children for Cam, which is seeking Market Place, was launched put their work forward and but this has never been at about cold water shock to have water safety added by regional charity see it go on display. a consistent location or on compulsory. to the national schools cur- Auckland Castle Trust in “Rhys would never have a regular basis,” said Anne. It is asking for youngsters riculum. 2015 to offer creative indi- had that opportunity “No.42 offers the family an to be taught the dangers in Dying to be Cool launched viduals and fledgling busi- without this initiative and it opportunity to do this is swimming lessons organised with a video featuring Mrs nesses, a place in which to has really encouraged him in a more formalised way by their schools, or in their Gosling and Cameron’s display and sell their work. to continue with photogra- and to be part of a wider personal, social, health and friends returning to the spot Over the past two years phy in the hope of having artistic community around economic (PSHE) lessons. where he died, which has more than 150 artists from more work on show soon. Bishop Auckland, which is The LGA’s involvement reached one million people within a 60 mile radius have The support from the team now beginning to thrive.” comes after the council through one Facebook post featured in the venue’s at No.42 has been a huge No.42 is open Wednesday raised the need to educate alone. gallery space and shop, benefit to both of us and to Saturday from 10am young people about cold The campaign has seen the originally known as the has really encouraged me until 5pm and is free to water shock with the asso- council’s One Point service, Pod, with many being able to expand my skills too.” access. ciation’s safer and stronger Mrs Gosling and representa- to exhibit, and sometimes Others to have benefitted Anyone interested in ex- communities board (SSCB), tives from County Durham sell, to the public for the include the Rossi family hibiting in the gallery or and Darlington Fire and very first time. from Bishop Auckland, selling in the shop can Rescue Service deliver Among the first exhibitors whose jeweller mum Anne, email jackie.stonehouse@ For Sale assemblies to more than at the site was amateur freelance artist dad Mark aucklandcastle.org. 10,000 schoolchildren on New Double Divan with quilted mattress. 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A representative of Bridge Young Carers, Mayor of Shildon Cllr Shirley Quinn, Nikki Rutter from BATTC, and Carole Payne, Head of Children’s Services for Durham County Council. Bishop Auckland Table rights and opportunities Bishop Auckland FC (yellow) are set to share Heritgae Park with Middlesbrough FC’s Tennis Club received Young as every other young U23s (red) next season in an extended partnership deal. Carers accreditation from table tennis player. This Family Action, The Bridge confidential service sees Bishop Auckland FC have relationship with Bishop very hard with ’Boro over Young Carers, at their cel- Bishop Auckland Table announced that they will Auckland FC. the past few months to ebration event last month. Tennis Club at the fore- be further strengthening “Heritage Park is a terrific make this happen and In recognition of their front of tackling sporting their partnership with Mid- venue for our Under-23s to we’re delighted with this commitment to supporting inequalities, enhanced by dlesbrough Football Club use and we’d like to thank announcement. young carers through table recent registration with for the new season, with a the Bishops board for their “To be chosen to host PL2 tennis, and their volun- Max Cards, an organisation commitment to stage the support and commitment ’Boro U23 games is an teering pathway. which provides discounts majority of their Under-23s to working together.” honour and is a mark of New and current members for looked-after children, games at Heritage Park. BAFC Commercial Director the direction the club is with caring responsibilities and families with disabled BAFC Public Relations Dave Mills is equally enthu- taking.” will register with the Young children, meaning young Director, Kevin Illingworth siastic and added: “This is The Middlesbrough U23s Carer Lead and receive ad- carers and their families said: “The club staged a fantastic news for Bishop PL2 fixtures will be ditional help and support, could have the opportu- number of ’Boro games at Auckland FC. We’ve worked released shortly. to work around their ad- nity to play table tennis at Heritage Park last season ditional needs. a discounted rate. and they were delighted Because young carers For more information on with the facilities and may have additional re- Bishop Auckland Table the warm welcome they Caught sponsibilities, but they Tennis Club, check out received from our club. are young people first the club website at bishop “As per PL2 requirements, and deserve the same aucklandttc.co.uk. MFC U23s must stage three games at the Riverside you Stadium, but they will no St Mary’s round-up longer be using Mowden Park this season and all looking! remaining games will be It was a fantastic weekend games with quite a few played at Heritage Park.” Advertise your business here! for St Mary’s Juniors, who going to penalties. Middlesbrough Chief Op- held their annual tourna- The club was delighted erations Officer Mark Ellis T: 01388 775896 / 07909992731 ment with over 60 teams when one of its patrons, said: “We are delighted E: [email protected] taking part. Bishop Paul, Bishop of to be able to extend our A spokesperson for the Durham, came on both club said, “We only had days to help present the one team win the main trophies. cup, our Under 11 Kings. St Mary’s oldest teams, the Tyres N With nine age groups U16 Aces & Kings and the Bishop AucklAnd and nine different club U18s, along with a new U23 Tests Ltd winners, it was great to team, started training for Have Now Combined With Richard Dawson from Petro-Diesel see everything shared out the new season this week. and also Malcolm Tervitt From Leyland House Garage in Bishop amongst the teams that Any players, old or new, Auckland To Provide An Even Better Service To Customers With 6 Mechanics, 5 Ramps, 2 Mot Bays With A Breakdown Repair Service attended. The St Mary’s wanting to help boost the Covering All Main Dealer Warranties on All Parts And Servicing U14 Kings and U15s both squad should contact Steve COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES won their 3rd place Plate. on 07968426817. All Other winners were; U7 Bishop Auckland Ladies Makes Class Four, Five, 7 MOTs of Hetton Juniors, U8 Bill- and Bishop Auckland Girls TYRES ingham Synthonia, U9 now train at St Mary’s fa- Please don’t hesitate to contact us as we’re more than happy to help. GROUP AUTO - AUTOCARE GARAGE APPROVED Greatham, U10 Newton cilities on a Tuesday and MEMBER OF THE GOOD GARAGE SCHEME • MASTER GARAGE 2013 www.approvedgarage.co.uk • Member of the motor industry code of Practice Aycliffe, U11 St Mary’s Wednesday. Any girls or 9 Chester Street, Bishop Auckland Kings, U12 Bowburn, U13 ladies looking for games County Durham, DL14 7LP Telephone: 01388 604485 / 661339 / 605687 Durham City, U14 Marton should contact the club via E-mail: [email protected] Blues and U15 Kelloe. the website; www.basmj. www.bishopauckland-tyres.co.uk www.bishopaucklandtyreandtests.co.uk There were lots of close net. Page 8 Saturday 29th July 2017 Issue 215 The Bishop Press