Issue No 245 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 22nd September 2018

KYNREN CAST AND CREW RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS QUEEN’S AWARD ELEVEN ARCHES, the pro- duction company behind Kynren - An Epic Tale of , invited all volun- teers, known as Archers, who are involved in the spectacular performance, to a private ceremony on the Kynren stage on Satur- day 1st September, where they were presented with The Queen’s Award by Mrs Susan Snowdon, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieuten- ant in . The prestigious hon- our recognises the tireless work that the 1,000-strong cast and crew of volunteers have put into bringing the his- tory of the North East to life in a spectacular show, and is testament to their year-round dedication to producing it to world- class standards. Addressing the Arch- ers, who gathered on the Auckland Tower in Market Place. Image: House of Hues, courtesy of The Auckland Project. 8,000-seat Tribune, the Lord-Lieutenant said: “You have, as volunteers, A DAY OF FLORAL ART AND MUSIC wholeheartedly embraced the challenges that a pro- RESIDENTS AND visitors on Saturday, 29th Sep- nity organisation Daisy toric Flower Fete previ- ject of this magnitude to Bishop Auckland are tember, coinciding with Arts, has been created ously hosted at Auckland raises. being invited to enjoy the Bishop Auckland Town in celebration of Bishop Castle by Prince Bishop “You’ve done it, and sights and sounds of Vic- Council’s Horticultural Auckland’s Floral Fete of of Durham, Brooke Foss you’ve provided a focal torian England as part of and Home Produce Show the 1890s. Westcott (1890- 1901). point for the town and a flower show and town- and Bishop Auckland Throughout the day, vis- Hundreds of local indeed the region’s ongo- wide celebration. Town Team’s Celebrating itors will be able to view school children have ing development, attract- Taking Root – A Day of Together events. a unique piece of floral created a trio of unique ing visitors from near and Floral Art and Music will The event, hosted by art and hear live music artworks which will be on take place from 10am to The Auckland Project in inspired by the Victorian CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 3pm at Auckland Tower partnership with commu- era, as a tribute to the his- CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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SPENNYMOOR NEWS WORK STARTS ON 12 AFFORDABLE www.swd.news/spenny BUNGALOWS IN BISHOP AUCKLAND CONSTRUCTION OF a and extra wide doorways. seem like many, but they themselves. www.swd.news/chapter dozen new wheelchair The project is a direct will mean twelve families “We look forward to adaptable bungalows has result of high demand for can stay in an area they seeing the first families started in the Woodhouse bungalows in the Bishop know, with homes ideally move in to the properties SEND US YOUR STORIES Close area of Bishop Auckland area. suited to their needs.” next May and are excited If you have a story you Auckland as part of a All twelve will be offered Work on CDHG’s £54m to hear their views as they would like us to cover, we £54m programme. for affordable rent by affordable housing plan begin to lay down roots.” would love to hear from you. The new two-bedroom CDHG when complete. began during 2017 and CDHG is one of the larg- We are especially homes are being built on The first tenants are will continue into 2021. est housing associations interested in good vacant land in Howard expected to move into The high-specification in the north east. news, be it personal Close by County Durham their new homes during properties are helping to The group has already achievements, local Housing Group (CDHG) summer 2019. meet demand for afforda- completed new homes fundraising, community as part of a major scheme CDHG Development ble homes in communi- in communities including service or any other positive stories. Call us on that will deliver 545 new Manager, Tom Winter, ties stretching from rural Pity Me, St Helen Auck- 01388 775896 or email affordable homes across said: “Our new-build Weardale to the Durham land and Rookhope. [email protected] the region. programme is all about coast. Work on 40 homes in Construction on the site meeting the strong Mark Binns, Construc- Crook is also approach- at Howard Close is being demand we know exists tion Director at Esh ing completion. DISCLAIMER carried out by Durham for affordable homes in Construction Property Ambitious proposals Bishop Press cannot be based Esh Group. County Durham. Services said: “We are for larger redevelop- held responsible for The bungalows are “These bungalows will very proud to be working ments in the Woodhouse advertisers offering being built from the out- fit seamlessly into an on this high-quality and Close area are also being goods or services. set with features that existing estate on a rel- modern development, worked on by the group. As a general rule we would make them well-suited to atively compact site and which will breathe new Public consultation advise anyone not to the needs of wheelchair provide invaluable new life into the local com- events took place earlier part with any money users. They will include homes for Bishop Auck- munity, not to mention this year to help guide until an order has been purpose-built wet rooms, land. building strong and sus- future planning applica- completed to your full satisfaction. level access throughout “A dozen homes may not tainable communities tions. All information is correct, to the best of our knowledge, at the time of THE KING’S BALTI IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? printing. 187 newgate street, bishop Bishop Press auckland, 01388 604222 / 605222 Crime and Road Traffic Offences • Matrimonial accepts articles in The original and best Award Winning Tandoori & Family • Children • General Litigation good faith and takes Balti Takeaway - superb Indian Cuisine every time! no responsibility for errors and/or omissions. NEW SPECIAL MENU AVAILABLE Newly refurbished premises

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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING AT CRICKET CLUB BISHOP AUCKLAND-BORN said Kirsty, “so I’m grate- Kirsty Wallis, who now ful to local businesses for lives in Durham, is host- supporting us this year. ing her third annual Mac- “Although I now live in millan Coffee Morning at Durham, I always hold Etherley Cricket Club from it near to my parents 11am until 2pm on Satur- as a community event,” The Advent Windows storytellers: Back row left to right: Peter Store, Karen Kahindi, Andrew Charles day 6th October. explained Kirsty. and Andy Mitchell. Front row: Pam Pott, Anita Goundry, Lucie Hall and Sarah Siddique Gill. The Cricket Club have “There will be a game or donated the room for free two to participate in but STORYTELLERS PREPARE and this year, Kirsty has my main aim is for cake, secured several raffle a raffle and a get together prizes donated by local in the community to show FOR ADVENT WINDOWS businesses. solidarity towards Mac- A TEAM of eight story- ries at other community will be told: Austria, Bel- “Over the past couple of millan as it’s close to my tellers have started to events in December. gium, Czech Republic, Den- years friends and family heart in personal life and prepare 24 Christmas After last year’s suc- mark, Germany, Greece, have helped by bringing in my line of work as a stories from around the cessful first Advent Win- Holland, Israel, Italy, Mex- raffle prizes and baking,” nurse.” world which will be told dows, Bishop Auckland ico, Palestine, Peru, Turkey, when Bishop Auckland’s Town Team are once USA and Wales. Advent Windows open up again organising the win- To book the storytell- RETURN OF WEAR VALLEY in shops around the town dow openings with David ers or to let the team between December 1st and Pam Pott. know about a possible PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB and 24th. They are on the lookout window opener, contact THE FIRST meeting of The club meets at Ether- The storytellers had a for window openers from David Pott by email at the new season of Wear ley Methodist Hall, South day of training with expe- the following countries badventwindows@gmail. Valley Photography Club Road, High Etherley and is rienced storyteller Pam whose Christmas stories com or call 07932 790525. will take place on Mon- free to members. Pott at Bishop Auckland day, September 24th at Visitors and guests are Methodist Church last COFFEE MORNING 7.30pm when Sarah Cal- welcome for a fee of £2 Saturday. decott, chief photogra- which includes tea and They will be ready to go BISHOPSGATE LODGE is cake and a tombola. pher with the Northern biscuits. into schools in October to hosting a World’s Biggest The lodge will also host Echo will be entertaining For more details contact help prepare schools and Coffee Morning in aid of a Harvest Festival on members, guests and vis- the Secretary on 01325 other organisations with Macmillan on Friday 28th Friday 5th October from itors. 265271 or 07753 178682. their stories. September from 10.30am 11am until 3pm when vis- They will also be avail- until 12.30pm. itors can enjoy a harvest able to share their sto- There will be plenty of feast. SHILDON LOCKSMITHS ROOFING & BUILDING MAINTENANCE uPVC REPAIRS IF Electrical & J. DUNN Door LJL Plastering All aspects of building We offer: Repair Security HEATING & PLUMBING • Gain Entry Specialist Services and roofing,from project 20 Years’ Experience, serving • Locks Changed the Bishop Auckland area BOILER management to completion INSTALLATIONS, • Mobile Key Cutting All aspects of internal Intruder Alarms - CCTV - Fire Working to the highest • uPVC Door SERVICE & REPAIR and external plastering - Smoke Detection - Access standards for over 20 years & Window Repair covered. Damp proofing Control - Security Lighting - Gas Safe Registered Electrical Installation, NAPIT No job too small Tel: 01388 741114 specialist. Call today for Approved All plumbing & gas 07748 044 808 your free quotation work carried out CALL: 07511 203 344 www.shildonlocksmiths.co.uk Tel: Shaun Hope Or email 90% OF PARTS IN STOCK 07857 813 393 Tel: 07826 527952 [email protected] We pride ourselves in fixing your door today 07760 886 769 [email protected] 01388 720009 To book for a quote Your Local Locksmith

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CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERTS BISHOP AUCKLAND Cho- on 01388 834359 or Mrs ral Society will be staging Smith on 01325 360514, two concerts in October. or from the Town Hall. The choir will be per- Then, on Sunday 21st forming Handel’s Messiah October, the choir will be at the Town Hall, Bishop at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Auckland, on Saturday 6th Etherley, where they will October. perform a varied concert The choir and soloists of songs and hymns. will be accompanied by The concert begins at a chamber orchestra and 6.30pm and tickets are led by musical director, £5 with refreshments Ms Venera Bojkova. included. The concert begins at Call church wardens, Mr 7pm. Barrie Kirton on 01388 Tickets are £7 and £6 833118, or Mrs Sheila Mul- concessions and are avail- grew on 01388 832243 to able from Mrs Hassall reserve tickets. @BishopPress Hamsterley Forest will be overrun by hungry zombies on Saturday 21st October. But can you outrun them?

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NEW PRINT RUN FOR RAILWAY TOWN BOOK TO CO-INCIDE with the anniversary of the open- ing of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, on 27th September 1825, local author and historian Gerald Slack has released a further limited edition print run of Shildon, the World’s First Railway Town. Interviewed for the Bishop Press, Gerald said: “It is almost impossible to over- state the importance of the The Queen’s Award was presented to Kynren’s volunteers by Her role New Shildon played Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Susan Snowdon. in those early pioneering days of rail transport. “Whilst others seem QUEEN’S AWARD FOR KYNREN determined to claim the FROM PAGE 1 gained. It recognises hard glory, Shildon, the head- work, vision commitment quarters of the engineer- far to Bishop Auckland and dedication. It’s hardly ing facility until the 1860s, and the North East. surprising that therefore was pivotal to the Stock- The book, by local historian, Gerald Slack has proved so popular “People have blossomed these awards are highly ton and Darlington Rail- it is set for its third print. in many different ways, prized and recognised way’s early success. world stage with Hack- hamlet to a thriving indus- developing new skills, as the hallmark of excel- “Under the guidance of worth building the first trial town, driven forward taking part in apprentice- lence.” Timothy Hackworth and locomotives to run in both by a combination of rail- ships, gaining confidence, Co-Founder and CEO of later, William Bouch, tre- Russia and Canada.” way engineering and coal all of which has been so Eleven Arches, Anne-Is- mendous advancement The book also addresses extraction. beneficial to volunteers, abelle Daulon said: “It’s in locomotive engineering the social and economic Signed copies of the and in particular to those cause for celebration to and practice was achieved challenges the people of book, which costs £10, who have been successful be acknowledged with the at New Shildon. the area faced against will be available from the in their search for work. highest award on this jour- “It was advancement a background of rapid Bishop Press offices from “This award is not lightly ney as a group of extraor- that impacted on the expansion from a tiny rural next week. given and it’s not easily dinary people.”

TAKING ROOT A day of floral art and music

Auckland Tower, Market Place, Bishop Auckland Sat 29 September 10am–3pm, drop-in event

Visit Auckland Tower to see floral artwork created by local schoolchildren. Try your hand at harp playing with Celtic harpist, Louise Bradley and enjoy music performed by youth folk band, Cream Tees.

In partnership with Daisy Arts. daisyarts.org For more information: aucklandproject.org 01388 743 750

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TRIBUTE TO THE KING A TRIBUTE to the King of Ingledew will perform his Rock ‘n’ Roll is set to take tribute to Elvis. place at Bishop Auckland Tickets are priced at Football Club in aid of the £12.50 and include a hot Butterwick Hospice and beef or pork sandwich the PDSA. and chips. The event takes place Tickets are available on Saturday 6th Octo- now from RPS at 227 ber at 7.30pm in Herit- Newgate Street or by call- age Park, when Graham ing 01388 606083. HENKNOWLE RESIDENTS MEETING THE NEXT meeting of A spokesperson said: the Henknowle Residents “The meeting will include Association will be held in the AGM where current the Cumbria Place Com- officers will be standing munity Centre on Monday down and we will be ask- 22nd October at 6pm. ing others to stand. All residents and home “If this does not hap- owners are cordially pen, then sadly the asso- invited to the meeting and ciation will be forced to to meet invited guests. close.” Over 200 people attended the first service of Influence Church at Bishop Auckland Baptist Church. ENTER CIC TO PERFORM MUSICAL NEW CHURCH IN BISHOP AUCKLAND EVENING AT METHODIST CHURCH A BRAND new church Last Sunday was a “We can’t wait to see BISHOP AUCKLAND as the cast of the highly has opened its doors in special Launch Service what happens as we con- Methodist Church Home- renowned company per- Bishop Auckland and is for the Bishop Auckland tinue to build the church makers will present A form an array of musical already seeing success. Church. in this community.” Musical Evening by Enter numbers. Influence Church held It was supported by con- During the sermon, Pas- CIC, the award-winning Tickets for the show its first official Church gregation members from tor Ben shared informa- Ferryhill based theatre are just £5 and available service last weekend in other Influence Church tion about the Christian group on Saturday 29th either from members of the town, with a congre- locations, as well as heritage of Bishop Auck- September from 7pm. Homemakers or by calling gation of over 200 people local people from Bishop land and how the church It promises to be an 01388 602169 or 01388 coming to celebrate. Auckland, , believes that God is not evening to remember 603102. The service was held in Durham and surrounding finished yet and that the Bishop Auckland Baptist villages. message of Christ is still Church on Cockton Hill During the service there relevant for every person VOLUNTEER PASSPORT Road, an existing church was praise and worship in the area. VOLUNTEER PASSPORT making a plan through that has opened its build- with a full live band, vid- From this Sunday (23rd is a course run over five to placement within an ing to support the new eos about the new church September), Influence weeks (15 hours) for peo- organisation,” said Allison church. in the area, an interactive Church will be holding ple who wish to become McAlroy of Durham Com- The new church is a Pen- children’s programme weekly Sunday services volunteers and for those munity Action. tecostal denomination, and an inspirational mes- at 5pm in the Baptist already volunteering. There is a Welcome affiliated to the Assem- sage from Pastor Ben Church. No previous experience Session on Tuesday 25th blies of God network. Dowding. All services will include a is needed. Participants September at 10am at It operates as a mul- Pastor’s Ben and Gale full children’s programme will gain practical and Auckland Youth and Com- ti-site church, meaning Dowding, who live in Rich- for ages 3-11 and parent- real experiences; develop munity Centre on Walker that they also have other mond, are the Senior Min- ing facilities for younger personal and work-based Drive, Bishop Auckland. congregations in towns in isters of all four locations children. skills; set goals and get This will be followed by the North of England. of Influence Church. For more information support to volunteer; gain five further weekly ses- Influence Church refer Reverend Dowding, said on Influence Church, you an accredited qualifica- sions from 10am - 1pm on to themselves as one of the evening: “We really can visit their website at: tion and in the process, Tuesdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, church in four locations, loved our first night in www.influencechurch.co. make new friends. 30th October and 6th with existing congrega- Bishop. We had lines of uk/bishopauckland. “The Passport is a volun- November. tions meeting in Rich- people outside the build- You can also connect teering journey which is Contact Allison on mond, Barnard Castle and ing waiting for church. with the church through individual to you and what 01388 742040 to find out Penrith. “When the doors social media on Face- you want to achieve, from more. They are a modern opened, it was so exciting book, Twitter or Insta- church described as “full to see over 200 people gram. 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A DAY OF FLORAL ART AND MUSIC

FROM PAGE 1 taking place at 11am. Tours of the scenic Deer display, taking their inspi- Park will set off from ration from 19th century The Clock Tower, Bishop art such as Vincent van Auckland Market Place at Gogh’s 1888 master- 12 noon and 2pm. piece, Sunflowers. And those attending The children, from the community event can Woodhouse Community also step inside Auck- Primary School, Escomb land Castle on a Behind Primary School and the Scenes Tour to take Etherley Lane Nursery a peek at the work under School, who are all under way to return the property 11-years-old, worked with to its Georgian Gothic local arts organisation splendour. Daisy Arts to create the The tours will leave pieces. from The Castle on a During the day Tees- drop-in basis between dale-based youth folk 10am and 3pm. band, Cream Tees will The event marks the also be performing music second time the local from the 1800s, including community has been pieces by famous com- invited inside Auckland poser, Ralph Vaughan Tower ahead of its offi- Williams and folk-music cial launch. revivalist, Cecil Sharp. Opening on Saturday, And those keen to have 20th October, the Tower a go themselves can take will serve as the welcome part in harp workshops centre for the wider Auck- with local musician, Lou- land Project visitor desti- ise Bradley. nation. Cllr Jack Cullen, Cllr Lee Brownson and Durham Constabulary Speed Watch volunteer, John Raw. The sessions will be It is supported by Head- running in the Tower on a ley Trust with building drop-in basis throughout work by Bishop Auckland COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH the day and family activ- building and engineering ities will also be taking firm, VEST Construction. ON WATLING ROAD place at Mining Art Gal- Designed by award-win- FOLLOWING RECENT toring the speed of a num- in which speeding fines lery, which will be open ning architects, Niall concerns from local res- ber of vehicles travelling are calculated changed, as usual in Bishop Auck- McLaughlin, it offers idents about speeding along Watling Road. if a driver travels between land Market Place. stunning views across vehicles in certain areas A total of 317 vehicles 31mph up to 40mph in a Past and Future Tours, Auckland Castle, Bishop of Bishop Auckland, a passed the speed matrix, 30mph zone, they can be a 45-minute guided walk Auckland and the wider community speed watch with seven of those travel- charged between 25 per around the town’s his- region from a 15m high has taken place. ling well in excess of the cent and 75 per cent of toric Market Place, will be viewing platform. Henknowle Town Coun- 30mph speed limit on the their weekly income.” cillors Jack Cullen and road. Dave Bowes added, “The BISHOP AUCKLAND SPORTS BAR FC Lee Brownson, along with Cllr Jack Cullen said: reason we carry out the Presents Durham Constabulary “The community speed speed watch is to raise speed watch volunteers, watch is a great exercise. awareness, highlight that PETER Dave Bowes and John “It not only allows us speed kills and for people BEARDSLEY Raw, spent an hour moni- to capture the details of to become more aware of those who are speed- their speed, especially in & A. Fr ancis ing, but also allows us to residential areas. ERIC Roofing & Building inform drivers that we, as “The offenders from GATES From a single slate to a new roof a community, do not want today’s speed watch will speeding traffic in Bishop be issued a warning let- Friday 28th September at 7pm Gutters cleaned and inspected Chimney repairs Auckland.” ter and possible further Tickets: £20 inc supper Repointing to brickwork Cllr Lee Brownson said: action could take place if Tickets available behind the bar or from Nathan on 07880 696213 No job too small “The worrying statistic is they reoffend again.” Tel: 01388 833853 that if someone is hit by Mob: 07811 848228 a car at 40 mph they are Services 90% likely to be killed. House Plans & Extensions meikles Established 1987 “In April 2017, the way 01325 300646 / 07795 965 670 solicitors FAMILY CHILDREN WILLS Valley PROBATE LPAs LITIGATION Unit 9 Wrought Iron MENTAL HEALTH Abraham Enterprise Park High Quality Gates EMPLOYMENT St Helens Auckland Garden Fences - Wall Railings CONVEYANCING - Free Estimates & Bishop Auckland County Durham Advice on any project CRIMINAL - Experienced Tradesmen DL14 9TT - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice YOUR LOCAL Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 LEGAL EXPERTS 0800 999 8870 | www.bishopselfstorage.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 01388 451 122

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A new supporters brick wall is set to be unveiled at Heritage Park on Sunday, 23rd September.

Under 9 Aces in their new BAFC strip. BISHOPS TO UNVEIL NEW TEN HAT TRICKS FOR ST MARY’S SUPPORTERS BRICK WALL THE OFFICIAL unveiling Kick off is 1pm with IT PROVED to be another their games at the week- side rangers with goals of the new supporters entry just £3 for adults great weekend for Bishop end with Charlie Cranston from John Taylor (3), Max brick wall at Bishop Auck- and £1 for concessions. Auckland St Mary’s Jun- scoring on Saturday win- Peverall, Adam Laverick, land Football Club will Anyone who would iors with 14 teams winning ning by the odd goal, then Sam Tait, Jack Pilling, and take place at 3pm on Sun- prefer just to attend the through to the next round winning again on Sunday Ben Hunt. day 23rd September. unveiling should arrive of the cups and a fantastic with goals from Jay Grant, The U14 Aces lost out The wall includes at the ground at 2:50pm ten hat tricks scored. Ben Lowerson, Luca 1-0 but the Kings won 5-3 memorial bricks com- when entrance will be free The U7 Aces and Kings McMahon, Charlie Den- with goals from Joseph memorating the Munich of charge. were unfortunately drawn ham, Daniel Robertson, Johnson, Luke Mitchell, Air Disaster, donated by Meanwhile, the first against each other and Danny Swift and Charlie Luke Pinkney and Harri- loyal fans of Manchester team continued their the Aces came out on Cranston. son Taylor. United and Bishop Auck- excellent start to the sea- top with goals from Kaine The U10 kings had a close The u15 Aces scored 12 land. son by progressing in the Butler, Kaidon Hallimond win over 21st Allstars with against Nunthorpe with Proceedings will get FA Vase last weekend, and Mick Fieldson with goals from Isaac Cham- goals from Jack Evans (3), underway after Mid- winning 3-1 against West Jack Spark scoring for the bers, Connor Scaife and Daniel Adcock, Kai Dob- dlesbrough’s under 23’s Allotment Celtic and beat- Kings. Jake Wilkinson. son, Thomas Blackham, first Premier League 2 ing Tow Law Town in the The U8 Aces won with The U11 Aces did well at Dylan Howe, Ben Connor, home game against Man- Durham Challenge Cup by goals from Joey Redhead, Stockton Town with goals Callum Watkinson and chester United under 23s 5-3 on penalties in mid- Alfie Murray and Liam Wil- from Bradley Currie, Kyle Matty Maughan. at Heritage Park. week. son. Kitching and Jack Red- The U16s won 6-0 with The U8 Kings also won head. goals from Regan Nixon with goals from Harley The U11 Kings had an (3), Dylan Kestle and Alfie DAFT TALKS AVAILABLE Pierson, Layton Wyler and exciting win on penalties Madgewick. DURHAM AMATEUR Durham. Harry Martin. with goals from Joel But- The U17 won 7-2 with Football Trust would like Any group interested The U9 Aces had a great ler and Mason Wright. goals from Joel England it known that they are in hosting a talk should win over Hartlepool with The U12 Kings won 9-2 (3), Craig Williams, Lewis available to give talks to contact John Phelan goals from Harley Whit- away at Guisborough with Hoare and Billy Harland. local history groups in the on 01388 768551 or by taker and Finley Stuart. goals from Cobie Woods The BAFC U23s had a South West Durham area. emailing john.mphelan@ The U9 Kings also had a (3), Dan Walton (3), Clark great win over Newton Talks include film foot- yahoo.co.uk. great win with goals from Taylor (2), and Noah Faw- Aycliffe with goals from age and reminiscences Alternatively, contact Kai Williamson, Cooper cett. Jordan Lee 4, Morghan with former players on Dick Longstaff on 01388 Batley and Bobby Ebdon. The U13 Aces also Hall 4, Charlie Wigley 3, Kai the great days of Amateur 450775 or Barbara Wood The U10 Aces won both scored nine away at Tee- Waters and Aidan Hart. Football in South West on 0191 3840711. Tyres & Tests Ltd ISHOP UCKLAND CLUTCHES | BRAKES B All A BATTERIES | EXHAUSTS Makes GROUP AUTO - AUTOCARE GARAGE APPROVED of COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES DIAGNOSTICS Tyres MEMBER OF THE GOOD GARAGE SCHEME MASTER GARAGE 2013 www.approvedgarage.co.uk Class Four, Five, 7 MOTs Member of the motor industry code of Practice Please don’t hesitate to contact us as we’re more than happy to help! 9 Chester Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7LP Tel: 01388 604485 / 661339 / 605687 www.bishopaucklandtyreandtests.co.uk www.bishopauckland-tyres.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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