Issue No 975 At the heart of our wonderful community Friday 2nd October 2020 SLEEPERS KEEP HERITAGE STORY ON TRACK MEMBERS OF the Brus- the display. selton Incline Group have Though the display cur- collaborated with local rently shows only rails businesses and Durham attached to the ‘two- County Council to intro- hole’ sleepers, there are duce a new rail heritage plans to soon complete installation to mark the the effect by adding the 195th Anniversary of the next generation of chairs opening of the Stockton and rails to the four hole and Darlington Railway. sleepers. To do this they have In addition, the group brought back to Shil- are hoping to soon do don some of the original some essential work to stone railway sleepers restore and preserve the that were discovered only nearby railway signal a few yards away over post that stood at the three decades ago. entrance to the Shildon After the BREL Shil- Works. don Works closed in the For some time this had 1980s, the former engi- become obscured by neering rail site under- trees and bushes that went a transformation have now been cleared. to become an industrial A spokesman for the estate and home to sev- group said, “the steam eral other businesses. passenger railway Bicen- The sleepers were redis- The railway sleepers and fishbelly rails, with display board, have been installed as close as possible tenary in 2025 ought to covered when part of the to the starting point of the original route which carried the world’s first passenger train in 1825. be a terrific opportunity site was excavated to for this area to look at create an access road back home and put them 1825 to make its steam rail ‘chairs’ in place, and its role in the world rail- through the estate, which on display. hauled journey toward slightly later ‘four-hole’ way history and consider happened to shadow the Obtaining a license from Stockton, so an appropri- sleepers that were dis- how to use this not just to route that the Stockton & Durham County Council, ate and notable location. covered in time to be appreciate the past, but Darlington Railway Com- the group selected the The display is intended more stable. to give future benefit. pany built just over 195 site as being as close as to demonstrate the early The group have also “The romance of the years ago. practically possible to the evolution of the route arranged for example steam era gives eternal The newly unearthed course of the original line itself from 1825 through rails to be installed to fascination to young and stones were removed and which passed by an older to the 1830s, featuring show how the rails too old, and we’re sure it will had been stored by plant iteration of the Mason’s different stages to show evolved over those pio- continue to do so. hire owner Reuben Smith Arms, sited where the how the pioneering Geor- neering years. “Our area is in a unique ever since. Cape to Cairo restaurant gian engineers improved To this effect the group position, and not neces- The Brusselton Incline is today. the effectiveness of the are grateful for the help sarily for just a few days Group saw the 27th of This is of course route over time. of staff at Shildon’s in five years’ time. Sept 2020, the date mark- approximately where the It shows earlier ‘two- Locomotion museum “How we choose to put ing five years to go to first train of coal, goods hole’ sleepers, so named who supported the pro- that to work for us is up to the steam passenger rail and passengers was then from the number of holes ject by allowing access us as a community. Bicentenary, as an ideal attached to Stephenson’s created to accommo- to ‘chairs’ and rails that opportunity to bring them Locomotion No.1 back in date pins that held the could be replicated for CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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The occupants of the house had to move out following the crash. LORRY CRASHES INTO HOME ON MIDDRIDGE VALE RESIDENTS LIVING in to the scene, but thank- Middridge Vale were left fully nobody suffered any shaken last week, after injuries. a lorry veered off the However the incident road and collided with a has resulted in the occu- house. pants of two houses Police were called at being forced to leave 2.50pm on Thursday 24th their homes until the September when the HGV buildings are deemed mounted the pavement safe by structural engi- and hit the front wall of neers. a home on Sterling Way The police declined to - just off the roundabout comment on the cause at the bottom of Spout of the accident, but it is GET CREATIVE WITH OUR Lane. understood that there Paramedics and the fire will be no action taken FRIGHTFULLY GOOD COMPETITION! service were also called against the driver. THE TOWN Crier is ghoul- a picture on an actual picture, name and age ishly excited to announce pumpkin... be as imagi- to Shildon Pumpkin SLEEPERS COME HOME TO KEEP our participation in a Hal- native as you want. Project on Facebook loween art competition The winning picture or shildonpumpkinpro- HERITAGE STORY ON TRACK for under 16s, organised will be published in the [email protected] before by the Shildon Pumpkin Town Crier, where it will Saturday 17th October. FROM PAGE 1 It had been hoped that Project. be seen in 6,000 homes • Winner and runners up an unveiling ceremony All you have to do is in and around the town! will be announced on “The Brusselton Incline would be held on Sun- send a Pumpkin Picture Organisers will also be Wednesday 21st Octo- Group is essentially a day 27th September, via private message to putting together sweets ber. small group of enthusi- with Councillor Joy Allan, the Shildon Pumpkin Pro- and runner-up prizes. A • By submitting your art- asts, but by doing this Durham County Coun- ject’s Facebook page, full list of prizes will be work you’re agreeing to we’ve played a part in cil’s Portfolio Holder for or via email to Shildon- announced over the next it being published on taking one more step in Transformation Culture & PumpkinProject@gmail. few weeks, and delivered the Shildon Pumpkin extending Shildon’s tell- Tourism offering a formal com. in a covid secure way. Project’s social media ing of the rail story. opening speech, however You can create the pic- TERMS & CONDITIONS channels, in the Shildon “This display also gives changes to Coronavi- ture however you like; use • Competition open to and District Town Crier one more reason to rus rules on gatherings paint, use pencil, make an ages 16 and under. and on the Town Cri- take another look at the meant this could not go amusing sculpture out of • Please ask a grown up er’s website and social evidence of that story ahead and was indefi- your dad’s socks, paint to send your pumpkin media pages. that exists beyond the nitely postponed. boundaries of the admit- The display is, however, tedly superb Locomotion now there for all to enjoy, J. DUNN Pass + POOLS museum. and will be one of the her- HEATING & PLUMBING Driving School “If the handful in this itage assets that the vol- SURPLUS STORES group can achieve this, BOILER 30 years experience Army Surplus - Hunting unteers of the Brusselton INSTALLATIONS, High Pass RAte Workwear - Camouflage what else can this com- Incline Group maintain on SERVICE & REPAIR Kid’s Clothing - Airsoft munity do to develop an ongoing basis. ** Special Offer ** Gas Safe Registered Plus much more! the area as a go-to des- The group meet monthly 4 lessons only £40 59 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland All plumbing & gas tination for tourists and and anyone interested work carried out Call Ian on DL14 7EW (opposite Halifax Bank) visitors curious about in the group’s work, or Tel: 01388 741970 railway origins, not sim- becoming a part of it, can Tel: 07826 527952 07989 802481 www.poolssurplus.co.uk ply for 2025, but for every find out more through the Find us on Facebook & Instagram 01388 720009 day?” it’s Facebook page.

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Letters to the Editor... Email: [email protected] stating ‘Letter’ in the subject line. Write to: Letters, Shildon & District Town Crier, 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Shildon DL4 1AH. All letters (including emails) must include the writer’s name, address, postal code and contact number and may be edited. The maximum length for letters is 200 words. Sunnydale and studying close to home The biggest thing affecting success at school is homework. Young people who get home fresher, earlier and spend less time travelling are at a big advantage for getting more out of school. It flies in the face of doing more for disadvantaged communities to threaten the future of Sunnydale. It pulls the rug from underneath Shildon’s economic prospects not to get the best out of its young people. One of the Community Bus’s volunteer drivers helps members of Shildon’s Monday Club into the Civic Hall. The Lancet Commission on Dementia prevention has just emphasised that tackling inequalities can reduce dementia by 40%. Access to education has SHILDON COMMUNITY BUS HOPES been proved beyond doubt to be a part of that. TO RESUME SERVICE IN THE SPRING County Hall has a track record of unnecessary closure due to political vandalism. The DLI SHILDON COMMUNITY forward to restarting demand for our service in Museum was a gratuitous target, while keeping it Bus has served the com- our transport service in the future? Do we need to munity of Shildon and Spring 2021, if conditions change what we offer? open was a perfectly feasible option. the surrounding areas for allow. “The team will be gath- Durham County Council has to take up its duty of over 30 years, however, “We will be following the ering information so that care to Shildon and dump its champagne socialist, like many other organisa- Government’s guidelines we can offer an appropri- property developer mentality. A thriving secondary tions, Covid has greatly to ensure the safety of ate service to the people impacted the viability volunteers and passen- of Shildon and the sur- school site in Shildon is the only acceptable plan, of the service and it has gers. rounding areas, which will and we will not have anything else. therefore been closed “We will also be offering include shopping trips Any parties who think otherwise and would like to since March. minibus driver training to and transport for social debate this with me on a live BBC broadcast are Many of the affiliated MIDAS standard free of outings. welcome to get in touch. groups using the trans- charge for organisations “If you have anything port consist of older which are affiliated with you wish to ask or share Prof Stephen Martin people with ongoing us. Letters are being sent with us, then we will be New Shildon health conditions, while out to all of our affiliated pleased to hear it. groups have been unable groups and volunteer driv- “We look forward to to meet or socialise, ans ers to inform them of the serving the community in as a result demand has situation. 2021.” ceased. “We are actively seeking Secretary, Clare Midg- Fireworks causing distress to some A spokesperson for the the views of anyone who ley, can be contacted by For the last two weeks we have had to suffer charity said: “The posi- has been involved with calling 07515 644 194 or repeated fireworks being let of an evening which I tive bit is that we are still the Shildon Community by emailing mail@shildon in existence and look Bus. Is there going to be a combus.plus.com. can only presume is for the sole intention to cause a nuisance. Sadly I have to try and calm down my very This week in History distressed dog who is so terrified he has to be tranquillised to prevent him fitting. October 1946 October 1870 October 1836 1 2 3 I am sure that other dogs, cats and other animals Nazi leaders are sen- A plebiscite held in The last Thursday in tenced at the Nurem- Rome, supports an- November is declared are effected by this and parents have distressed berg trials. nexation of city of as Thanksgiving Day babies and children due to the noise. Rome by the Kingdom by U.S. President The UK law states you cannot sell fireworks until of Italy. Abraham Lincoln. the 15th October to the 10th November so how can this be legally happening? To the people or parents who are buying these fireworks and letting them off, throwing them 4 October 1957 5 October 1945 6 October 1854 Sputnik 1 becomes A six-month strike T Great fire of New- about and putting them in bins please think the first artificial by Hollywood set castle and Gateshead about others. To our local police, please have a satellite to orbit the decorators turns into leads to 53 deaths and walk around the Jubilee Fields Estate on an early Earth. a bloody riot at the hundreds injured. evening and enforce the law! gates of the Warner Brothers studio. Name and address supplied

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HR Co-ordinator Grade 4: £17,902 - £18,996 (pro-rata salary) Contractual Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term time plus 10 days,

Greenfield Community College wishes to appoint aHR Co-ordinator to provide consistent and professional HR administrative support for the school Leadership Team.

The successful candidate should demonstrate strong inter-personal skills, a high level of organisation, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced office environment.

Only applications submitted on the school’s application forms and completed in full by the specified date will be considered. Completed forms should be returned to the school.

For further information and an application pack, please contact Chloe Taylor on 01325 300378 or email chloe. [email protected]

Greenfield Community College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making Angela Beveridge from St. John’s sorting the many bras. Top left inset is the late Deborah reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants Plews, in whose memory the appeal was launched. when required.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of AN UN-BRA-LIEVABLE children and young people and require all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a satisfactory AMOUNT OF DONATIONS! DBS clearance. ORGANISERS OF St “We are so pleased which may safeguard John’s Church’s appeal with the number col- vulnerable women and Closing Date: Monday 12th for bras have expressed lected and they are now girls from rape and sex- their sincere thanks to in the process of being ual assault. October, 12 noon everyone who donated, sent off and the collec- “This violation can Interviews will be held later that week helping them collect a tion has now finished. sadly be all too com- All appointments are subject to whopping 522 items of “The appeal has mon in some neigh- appropriate pre-employment checks underwear. been very successful bourhoods and dis- The bras will be because owning and tricts.” donated for charitable wearing the bras will The initiative was redistribution to women make a positive differ- launched as a tribute to in African countries. ence to the eventual Deborah Plews, a local Volunteer Angela Bev- recipients. woman who, sadly, eridge commented: “Our “Bras are not usually recently passed away gratitude is extended to worn in many African due to breast cancer. everyone from the wider communities. However, Deborah was a mem- Shildon community who when they are worn, they ber of St. John’s church joined in, including the are frequently regarded and a good friend to Busy Bees. as a sign of affluence many people in Shildon. HUMBLES GARAGE 1 ROBSON STREET SHILDON, DL4 1EB To advertise in the Self-employed? 01388 778070 | 07778 117 778 Shildon & District Town Crier I can complete your... and its sister papers, the Bishop Press, ✓ Financial accounts MOTs - MOTORBIKES, Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter and Spennymoor News ✓ Tax return CARS AND VANS ./ VAT return T: 01388 775 896 ./ Payroll SERVICING M: 07909 992 731 For a free, no obligation TYRES quote call 07922692989 today E: [email protected] or email EXHAUSTS [email protected] rileyaccountancy.co.uk WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON SATURDAYS

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AAP ANNOUNCE BOARD MEMBER VACANCY THE BISHOP Auckland If you would like more and Shildon AAP Board information about the role is recruiting for a Board of a public representative, member within the public or would like to receive representative category. the full application pack, “This is an exciting contact a member of the opportunity for those with Bishop Auckland and a keen interest in their Shildon AAP team on local community to join 03000 268075 or bish- a dynamic and proactive opshildonaap@durham. Board who have success- gov.uk. fully delivered a number Once your completed of projects throughout application is received, a the Bishop Auckland and member of the AAP Team Shildon AAP area since will be in touch to outline the formation of the Part- the next steps. nership in June 2009,” “This is your opportu- said a spokesperson. nity to become directly Cllr Huntington discussing issues on the Middridge Vale estate with a local resident. The role itself is not involved in what’s going onerous, in terms of time on in your local area and commitments, there is we look forward to hear- COUNCILLOR PUSHES FOR COMPLETION a requirement to attend ing from you,” continued a Board Meeting every the spokesman. OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT two months, and prefer- Recruitment and short- A LOCAL councillor has mon also sign off on the period with work on the ably to have input to at listing for positions will intervened over the time off-site highways agree- remaining houses hope- least one of our Task & begin in September with delays in completion of a ments. All this wrangling fully starting in January. Finish Groups who take interviews taking place in Shildon housing develop- has delayed completion Cllr Huntington contin- a lead in addressing our November. ment. of the site leaving res- ued “The Council should local priorities. The role is For further informa- Persimmon Homes idents frustrated and not have held up the about sharing your valua- tion visit www.durham. have been developing the angry. developer at the expense ble local knowledge and gov.uk/…/Representa- Middridge Vale site near Cllr Huntington has now of people’s quality of life. being passionate about tives-wanted-for-Area-… Shildon Railway Station pushed for rapid speed- The developer should your community – help- The closing date for on Spout Lane for a dec- ing up of the process and have been more consid- ing to make a difference applications is Monday ade, yet the main roads for common sense to pre- erate of the residents in our area. 19th October 2020, 9am. and many paths through vail. already on the site.” the site have still not been He said, “Persimmon Garry, along with res- finished. need to get this develop- idents on the develop- To advertise in the NEED A VAN? Councillor Garry Hun- ment finished. It’s com- ment, has also raised Shildon & District Town Crier tington, who received pletely unacceptable for numerous additional and its sister papers, JOHN’S VAN requests from residents residents to have been problems on the site, LIGHT REMOVALS to help get action, has waiting so long for their including the safety of the Bishop Press, tackled the issue head on estate to be completed. some footpaths and Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter ANYTHING MOVED with his Lib Dem county The final road surface has holes and trenches in the FROM £10 | LICENSED and Spennymoor News WASTE CARRIER councillor colleagues. not been put down and road surface. The middle of the hous- some residents are look- Persimmon is carrying T: 01388 775 896 ing site where just over a ing out onto a building out some repairs, how- M: 07909 992 731 01388 818286 dozen houses remain to site with horrible metal ever the final road surface E: [email protected] 07914 032280 be built has been causing fencing and overgrown cannot be laid until the problems for local resi- areas. This is not what last line of homes have dents for years, says Cllr you expect when you been built. If there are any GUTTER Andrew’s Roofing Huntington. move your family in to a concerns from residents CLEANING Chimney Stacks - Ridge Tile He discovered that a lovely new home.” about any part of the site, Repairs - Brickwork Repointed Gutters & Downpipes Cleaned legal wrangle between Following discussions Cllr Huntington would like - Flat Roofs - Slating & Tiling - Durham County Council between Lib Dem coun- to hear from them quickly No Ladders Used Felting and Pointing - Guttering Soffits, fascias & and Persimmon homes cillors, the developer and while Persimmon are on - Fibre glass flat roofing has delayed the develop- council, Persimmon has site doing repairs. conservatories cleaned with 20 year guarantee ment much longer than now signed the off-site Cllr Huntington adds, Gutters repaired and/or renewed necessary. highways agreement. “Given the delays and Free Estimates 07519 376870 Tel 01388 605489 Persimmon should have They are expected sub- how much residents have (local) already started work to mit the delayed planning had to put up with, the 07986 217936 improve capacity at the application amending the Council and Persimmon off-site junction of Spout remaining housing plans need to make sure that Lane and Middridge Lane. within the next fortnight. this progresses as fast At the same time, the Barring any problems as is humanly possible developer has wanted to with the amended plans, so residents can finally change the housing types and following consulta- enjoy what should be a of the remaining plots to tion, the application could wonderful place to live in be built. be passed well before our town. Rather than being Christmas. “We are asking for regu- View our vehicles at www.rmhcarsales.com allowed to submit a plan- Persimmon would then lar progress updates and St Helen Auckland Retail Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9TT ning application for this wait until the new year will be ready to intervene amendment, the Council to avoid disturbing resi- if any further unneces- 07582 570308 was insisting that Persim- dents during the holiday sary delays occur.”

7 For more news from Shildon and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Friday 2nd October 2020 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... GOALS GALORE AS SHILDON BOUNCE BACK SHILDON FANS were treated to an eight-goal thriller at Dean Street in midweek as the Railway- men bounced back from a disappointing late loss at North Shields on Saturday to record a 5-3 win over Seaham Red Star.. Losing 2-1 at half time on Tuesday evening, Shildon switched on the afterburn- ers and proceeded to blow the opposition away in the second half in front of 150 fans. While there may be a limit on fans in the ground at the moment, there is no limit to the number that can watch Shildon home matches live as the games are broadcast on the club’s Shildon AFC TV YouTube channel. A further 52 fans took Action from Shildon’s 5-3 home win against Seaham Red Star on Tuesday night. Photo: Shildon Football Club. that opportunity and were Joe Posthill had restored Paul Gardiner, but the found the winner with just As one of only two clubs treated to a second half parity with a precise finish three points were safely four minutes to play. yet to pick up a point this goal feast. from the edge of the box. ensconced in Dean Street. Shildon now prepare season, Shildon will be in The majority watching Ceaseless pressure The game made up for for the big derby against no mood to be the side were stunned into silence eventually told on the vis- Saturday’s disappoint- Bishop Auckland at Dean who relieve them of that when the visitors took the itors when keeper Jenni- ment, with Shildon this Street on Saturday. ignimony. lead in the 17th minute. son conceded a clumsy time on the wrong end of The Two Blues, who And with the match Thomas Bott found him- penalty on the hour. a come-from-behind win have parted company already sold to capacity, self with time and space in Up stepped Danny when they travelled to a with manager, Ian Chan- it may be time for the rest the box to control a high Craggs to convert and windy North Shields on dler after a disappointing of us to launch YouTube on cross from a corner before give Shildon the lead for Saturday. start to their season, are the smart tv and sit back volleying sweetly home. the first time in the game. The afternoon looked rooted to the bottom of and enjoy one of the high- The lead would only last From then there looked brighter when Chay Lid- the table. light games of the season. three minutes as Shildon to be only one winner as dle opened the scoring in quickly got back on level the Railwaymen appeared the 26th minute, but the terms through Alex White to be far from finished hosts were level before SUPPORTERS LOTTO UPDATE after a well-worked corner. with their night’s work. the break when Dan Wil- THERE WERE no winners should choose 6 numbers But the visitors almost Jack Vaulks added a son converted in the 36th. of Shildon AFC Supporters from 14 with the jackpot immediately restored fourth seven minutes The home side pressed Club lotto this week, with rising to £700. their lead when Nathan later and Dean Thexton their advantage in the diffi- numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 10 and Tickets can be bought Greenwood converted the rounded off the Shildon cult conditions in the sec- 11 drawn on the night. from Main Street News, rebound after Bateman in scoring seven after that. ond half and just when it The bonus prize of £25 Raakesh Convenience the Shildon goal valiantly Red Star would find looked like Shildon would was won by Peter Craw- Store, the One Stop Shop clawed away his initial the net a third time two secure a well-earned ford. on Byerley Road and Shil- headed effort. minutes later through point, Andrew Cartwright Next week players don AFC clubhouse. Moments later it looked like the game was back on JK’s Plastics & Roofing Little Linda & Little Kev level terms, but the referee BLINDS FACTORY SHOP awarded a free kick to Red All types of Roofing, Slating, Star for an infringement MEASURE & FITTING Tiling, Flat Roofing, The Cleaners FREE Dry Verge Systems as the ball was scrambled buy direct from the General Cleaning, Guttering Renewed & into the net. factory and save £££’s Replaced, uPVC Fascias, Shopping services There was no relent to FREE Soffits & Cladding & Dog Walking the frantic pace in the HOME SELECTION SERVICE (Wood or Plastic) second half, but it was the Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Fibreglass Flat Roofing No Job Too Big home side who came out “We will beat any genuine or Too Small with a determination that Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU written quote” Family run business very quickly swamped Contact Kevin: Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 07518 117 486 Seaham. 01388 600187 www.siestablinds.com Within three minutes, 07919 178 979 07825 345 427

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