Issue No 9 Volume 14 Lanchester, September 2013 For contact information, see page 2 LANCHESTER SCARECROW LEEK SHOW COMPETITION

Jack and Jill

Regular visitors to the show Jean Dunn and Esther Jablonski admire the magnificent chrysanthemums and gladioli. See pages 8 and 9 for article, results and more photos. BURNHOPE BANNER RETURNS

Humpty Dumpty

A special treat for residents of Burnhope at their Summer Fair was the sight of the Little Miss Muffet newly restored Miners Banner. See story on page 10. See story on page 10. The Village Voice Page 1 THE Dear VILLAGE IT'S ALL Village.... VOICE ABOUT PEOPLE The views expressed in letters anaerobic digesters. We Lanchester Bonfire and Fireworks Night to the editor are not necessarily are well aware digesters those of the newspaper, the Infolist Preparations for the which will be supplied by editor or persons working for are economically Corrections Bonfire and Fireworks Crinnions. Lanchester the newspaper. The editor friendly but what has retains the right to cut or The contact for display are moving along Parish Council and Mid otherwise amend any letter been approved will have Lanchester Choral and nicely. All the relevant Durham Partnership have published. Letters must contain a detrimental effect on your name, address and Operatic Society is documents are with the both kindly provided telephone no., all of which all our lives. Maureen Summers, Safety Advisory Group grants towards the cost of may be withheld at your Thank you. request. 520172. pending approval and the event and their support Chrissy Stobart Line Dancing with Lynn discussions are ongoing has been invaluable. Once Dear Village Voice Nixon no longer takes with the Police. The return everything is approved I was just wondering if Dear Village Voice place in Lanchester. of the Bonfire is shaping and booked, there will be you have been made When John and I left Table Tennis is now up to be a big event with posters, a Facebook page aware that an anaerobic Lanchester in 1988 to available in Lanchester. live performances from and the cricket club’s digester is being built move to Beadnell in The contact is Adrian Lanchester Brass Band website with all the on Hedleyhope Fell. Northumberland, it was a Evans, 528570. and local group Motion details. We will also One of its main routes quiet, pleasant place to Tourist. Fairground rides provide timings in the has been given live but with not a great Christian Aid for young children have next edition of the Village approval to bring deal of activity going on Week 2013 been booked along with Voice. abattoir waste right within its boundaries. A huge thank you to face painting to keep them If anyone would like to through Lanchester. I Tom and Elizabeth Hall all who supported entertained prior to the help to steward the event, thought your residents send me The Village Voice Christian Aid week 2013 big event. There will be then contact Jim Potts on should be made aware each month (many thanks in any way. The total lots of lovely food to eat 07973 249760. of this as only a few to them) and I am delighted raised in Lanchester and people were informed to see how the village has Burnhope was £3938.49, 40th Birthday Surprise from the beginning and developed in the a further increase on last this will impact all our intervening years. What year. This was villages. If you would a vibrant place it has principally derived from like any more become! On page 10 of the house to house information you can the August edition I collection, but includes contact me, Chrissy counted 70 associations amounts from coffee Stobart, cjstobart@ available to young and the mornings and collection hotmail.co.uk or join the elderly and all in between, boxes. Well done Facebook group catering for a very wide everybody! communities against range of interests. A great success story. Community Draw How to One of these days I’ll be Chris Blaire (right) meets Ricci, an ex-member of the down there to see the The winning number in Geordie Shore cast in Ricardos on 27th August to contact the changes to the village and, the Community Draw for celebrate his 40th birthday. He is a massive fan of Ricci Village hopefully, to catch up with August 2013 is 26. The so it was a great surprise, planned by his partner some of the friends I knew. draw was made by Nick Michelle (behind him). He had no idea it was happening Voice Margaret Bramley Lovett of the Gym. but it was an excellent evening for him and 27 guests. To advertise: Contact John Hurran, THE ODD JOB MAN Beautilleeeyyy Advertising Manager Providing an odd job service around Mobile Beauty and Sports Fitness Therapy the Lanchester & Durham Area. Telephone: (01207) Let Beautilley come to you and enjoy 520288 Fences, Hedges, Lawns a salon/spa experience in the Email: villagevoice Flat pack furniture construction comfort of your own home [email protected] Any other odd jobs around Call Ann on: 07534775077 General and news the House & Garden. Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/MobileBeautilley enquiries: (01207) Contact Simon on: 07863927105 520559 AndSportsFitnessTherapy By email: lanchestervillagevoice FRED McALOAN ADVANCED David Gallagher @yahoo.co.uk (please ELECTRICAL SERVICE DECORATING Painter and Decorator include Village Voice in Additional Sockets, Lighting, Showers FREE ESTIMATES 4 Woodside Tce, the Subject line). Cooker Points, Full or Part Rewires Stanley By post: RELIABLE & DEPENDABLE SERVICE Co. Durham DH9 7HG The Village Voice, c/o NO JOB TOO SMALL PART P REGISTERED 01207 231338 Lanchester Community Free Estimate & Friendly Advice 07887 881396 Centre, Newbiggen Lane, 0781 3202 470 [email protected] Lanchester, DH7 0PB. 01207 500770 www.advanced-decorating.org.uk The Village Voice Page 2 WEDDING BELLS! Thursday 1st August was Jenni, Natalie and a glorious sunny day and Shannon of Talking Heads some Lanchester folk may did a fantastic job of have spotted a newly doing the girls’ hair. The restored and gleaming best man was Neil Cooper, white MG Midget roaring Ben’s long time school through the village as friend from their home Fiona Johnson, youngest town of Bradford. Neil was daughter of Councillor ably assisted by Cameron Ossie Johnson and his wife Nelson, James Oates, Linda, made her way to David Crampton and Paul Lanchester All Saints Thompson. Parish Church for her The wedding breakfast marriage to Benjamin followed at Close House, Joseph Holden. The Heddon on the Wall, service was conducted followed by an evening beautifully by Rev Rupert celebration where the The happy couple, Fiona Johnson and Ben Holden, in their Kalus and Bill Gray did a band ‘The Wee Small gleaming MG Midget great job playing the Hours’, who had travelled organ. The Flower Ladies down from Scotland, made the Church look so performed brilliantly. HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY SHEILA! pretty. Fiona wore a The happy couple Family and friends stunning ivory Allure honeymooned in Las gathered in Lanchester dress, detailed with Vegas, Los Angeles (where Social Club to celebrate delicate beading. The they spent a brief time after Sheila Mann’s 80th bridesmaids were Ailsa leaving the University of birthday. With a mix of all White (bride’s sister) York St John in 2007) and ages and a true cross Hannah Rippon, Gemma then the Dominican section of the village, we Shorten and Beverley Republic. To complete a chatted and laughed and Charlton (bride’s friends). rather hectic but exciting sang and danced all night. They wore lovely knee year the newlyweds have Hosted by her daughter length apricot chiffon now moved home and Sandra, we were dresses that were expertly have become Lanchester entertained by a fitted by Tina Knight. residents once more! continuous variety show: accomplished Irish Emerswood Bakery dancing displays leaping Family Farmhouse Bakery and tripping in formation * Artisan Breads & Pastries across the floor, a duet of * Celebration Cakes wonderful accordionists, * Catering for any Occasion Sheila Mann enjoying her birthday (what is it about this Contact: Caroline Emerson instrument that just Sheila and Sandra would Canon Spence. In Sheila’s t: 01207 528 980 m: 07427 524 779 makes you feel happy?), like to thank everyone for name guests contributed e: [email protected] w: www.emerswoodbackery.co.uk couples taking to the the many cards, gifts and ‘gifts’ amounting to £410 floor for waltzing and kind words, especially for the Alzheimers Christmas Orders now being taken country dancing, friends from Marie Harrison and Society. singing family favourites, Period Details and of course, Sheila herself, amazing and Antique Furniture Restoration, charming us as usual in DAVISONS Traditional Decorating, Joinery & Tiling her lovely Irish lilt, as she performed her Autumn FREE ESTIMATE speciality recitations, No job too small and even an appearance Stock now available Ring Gerry Brown 07791741112 from a glam rock 50 Upper Town, ‘Mamma Mia’ duo! We tucked into a lovely Come and visit supper and admired the us and see our ‘Toy Story’ birthday cake created by Pat Spry fine selection which in a way summed up Sheila’s sense of whacky joy. Front Street, Leadgate What a party - and what a lovely and loving lady. 01207 502355 The Village Voice Page 3 LANCHESTER PARISH COUNCIL POLICE REPORT Notes from the Ordinary Meeting held on Since our last PACT property at Manor 10th September 2013 meeting on Wednesday Grange. As a result two Minutes (iii) Durham Countyshould receive funding 28th August we have males have been charged Ordinary meeting held on Council - Medium Term (see separate article). received 91 calls to the with the cultivation of 9th July 2013 - approved. Financial Planning and North Pennine Dales area of which 13 were cannabis. Planning meeting held on 2014/15 budget setting - Leader - Annual community related. The multi-agency 9th July 2013 - approved. the information was Celebration Event - Problems of anti-social operation to target scrap Finance, Development & received. Members were informed behaviour have been dealers in the area (see General Purposes Area Action that the Clerk had received from the area of opposite page) has Meeting on 31st July 2013 Partnership & Parish delivered a presentation Front Street, Mount Park resulted in over 50 - approved. Councils Committee - on the recently completed Drive and The Garths. vehicles being stopped, 2 Recreation meeting on 4th Members received an Locality Map project at Due to these problems vehicles caught using red September 2013 - update on recent the above event. The extra patrols are being diesel which carries a £500 approved meetings. Council had been conducted and local on the spot fine, 21 scrap Police Report - for the Andy Coulthard the presented with a plaque CCTV has been requested dealers are being period 26th June - 28th AAP Co-ordinator for display. to monitor the area during investigated for benefit August (see separate attended the meeting Financial report - peak times to assist Police fraud and 9 people have article) was discussed. and gave members discussed and received. with identifying been issued with The Neighbourhood information on the ‘Your Accounts for Payment - offenders. ‘Producers’ to show their Warden report was Money, Your Area, Your approved. At our last PACT meeting waste carrier licences. received. Views’ event which is Pay Settlement 2013/14 it was decided that Alongside this a North Correspondence due to take place on Members were informed speeding on Durham East wide Farmwatch (i) County DurhamSaturday 12th October that the Local Government Road would be the new Operation was held to Association of Local at the Community Employers and trade priority for the area. This tackle rural crime. This Councils AGM - It was Centre between 10am - unions have agreed the follows deployment of the involved various vehicles agreed that Colin Burton 12noon. The event will pay scales for staff for community speedwatch and persons were attend. build on recent meetings 2013/14. equipment over the stopped in the area and (ii) Community Renewable and residents’ surveys The next Ordinary school summer holidays intelligence obtained. Energy Workshop, and provide the meeting of the Council which resulted in some This month local officers Newcastle University - opportunity for will be held on Tuesday vehicles being recorded have Jet and Ben visiting the information was residents to vote on 8th October 2013 at travelling at 45mph. our primary schools to received. which selected projects 7.15 pm. Further deployments of educate pupils about the equipment will take Stranger Danger and a place alongside attention Stay Safe operation to from our Road Policing tackle underage drinking. Unit during peak times. The next Police drop-in is Positive results for Police planned for Friday 11th in the village this month October at 10 am in have been the discovery Lanchester Community of two cannabis Centre. The next PACT cultivations, one at a farm meeting is Wednesday on the A691 and a 23rd October. P KIRBY Est 1987 Plumbing, Heating and Building Services Specialists in Bathroom Refurbishment Tiling, Shower panels, Pvc Ceilings and all related Building work Free Estimates Tel/Fax: 01207 284230 Mob: 07836742359 Email [email protected] J. DANIELS JOINERY Internal doors with handles and hinges supplied and fitted from £60 each ~Doors~Skirting~Loft storage~Spindles~ Time served joiner specialist in property renovation. References available. For a free quote call Jon on Tel: 01207529442 Mob: 07786248574 The Village Voice Page 4 DERWENTSIDE ACTION AGAINST Lanchester Village SCRAP METAL THEFT Taxis LTD. PCSO Julie Brown Neighbourhood action taken and identify Telephone 01207588888 Est. 1986 launched an ongoing Wardens, HMRC and property which could be a 24 Hr. number 07951 745335 campaign against scrap Department for Work & potential target. These AIRPORTS OUR SPECIALITY collection in the Pensions are working homes will receive a letter CARS - PEOPLE CARRIERS - MINI BUSES Derwentside area on 19th together to take action. explaining the insecure Fully licensed and insured August. Illegal scrap PCSO Julie Brown said: items they have on show Lanchester Based over 23 years collection has a major “We would encourage in gardens and yards that impact in the community anyone who sees could potentially be taken with garden items, suspicious vehicles in by these unscrupulous children’s bicycles and at their street to contact the collectors. times local churches police to give us the She would appeal to targeted. As part of the opportunity to stop them anyone with information operation (Operation and ensure they are regarding illegal scrap Hansell), officers from the legitimate”. collection to report to local Neighbourhood Officers will also be police by calling 101 with Policing Team, Road taking proactive steps descriptions of persons Policing Unit, Durham to inform the immediate and registration numbers County Council communities regarding of vehicles. Lanchester Bridal Follow your heart right to our door! Find the dress of your dreams at an affordable price. Handpicked new, sample and pre-loved wedding, bridesmaid and prom dresses ‘Now stocking Grino Cerruti Bridal Gowns’. 5 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 OLA TEL: 01207 437241

Wear Smart n Spray Mobile Paint, Body & Trim Repair If you’ve got a Scuff or Scrape, a Dent or a Ding I’m your man, call Michael Willingale 07917607519 Repairs at your home PCSO Julie Brown and the team tackling scrap metal thefts FARM WATCH OPERATION Lanchester Pharmacy On 5th September, was a fairly quiet night in Sergeant Rogers from Durham Constabulary Durham. Durham Police said “These Front Street Lanchester and their colleagues from Farm Watch began in the operations send out a Telephone/Fax other northern forces Durham force area in 1989 strong message to the 01207 520365 joined a Farm Watch in Teesdale and travelling criminals that operation which covered and has gone from rural areas are not an easy • Discounted perfumes and gift sets a total of 4,000 square strength to strength, touch and with the help of • Toiletries miles. Nearly 200 becoming the most all the volunteers we will volunteers took part, successful of its kind in continue to target the • Makeup supported by over 100 the UK. There are six criminals attacking the • Wide range of vitamins and Police Officers and schemes in County countryside 24 hours a supplements PCSO’s. Durham and day 365 days a year. Crime During the operation over with 1,600 members from remains lower in rural 100 vehicles were across the rural communities compared to We are here for your stopped and a number of community including more urban areas; we health and care needs the occupants of those farmers, gamekeepers intend to keep it that vehicles were searched. It and residents. way”. LILYDALE PET SUPPLIES RELIABLE FREE LOCAL DELIVERY. BIG RANGE OF MAJOR BRANDS STOCKED. LOTS OF TREATS, BEDS & TOYS. Tel - 01207 529680 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. www.lilydalepetsupplies.co.uk The Village Voice Page 5 YOUR MONEY, YOUR VILLAGE, YOUR VOTES As you may have seen total of over 800 The Lanchester event will ¤¤¤ GAS, OIL, LPG Service & Repair in recent publications, residents) we have take place on Saturday ¤¤ Landlord Safety Certificates the Area Action developed 16 village 12th October in the ¤¤¤ Partnerships (AAPs) action plans. Lanchester Community ¤¤¤ Boiler & Appliance Servicing across the County are Each of the 16 villages Centre from 10 am till 12 ¤¤¤ Full & Part Installations providing an (including Lanchester) noon. Residents will be ¤¤¤ High Pressure Drain Cleaning opportunity for local will be allocated £5,000 able to vote for either the ¤¤¤ Plumbing & Drains Unblocked people to help make with AAP, Northern ‘Community Venues decisions on AAP Clinical Commissioning Refurbishment Pot’ (this Martin Pearson funding using a Group and our County is a joint proposal 01207 294100 participatory budgeting Councillors each between the Community 07909548507 activity. The process contributing towards Centre and Croft View involves residents this allocation. We will Hall) or the ‘Community coming together to be going back around Flooding Project’ (top up [email protected] discuss and vote on these villages to ask the equipment and projects developed to residents to come along storage from Operation benefit your village. and vote on which Valencia). LANCHESTER CARPETS In June and July of this village project proposal For more information on THE QUALITY RETAILER GIVING year, alongside our they think should get the the above village FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE Parish Councils and our £5,000. At the same time session, including further County Councillors, we we will be using this detail on the actual - Free estimates visited 16 villages across opportunity to bring you project proposals or if 9 Church View - Free local delivery our AAP area and up to speed on the work you want a copy of your - Expert fitting service Lanchester listened to local being carried out on the village action plan then - Rugs and Vinyls 01207 521771 residents’ concerns and actions plans, as well as please do not hesitate to - 100’s Rems solutions. Using this asking you to help contact the AAP on 01207 feedback and the Durham County Council 529085 or 529844 or D.A.R.S feedback from last to look at shaping their [email protected] Domestic Appliance Repair Service year’s village residents budget allocation over or call into our office at surveys (a combined the coming years. Park House in Lanchester. Repairing appliances across Co. Durham For all Repairs, Sales & Installation of Domestic Appliances A MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE … (Including professional oven cleaning) Parliament’s summer handy then in the second have a place in holding All work guaranteed - free quotes recess was cut short this week I met up with some those responsible to Tel: 01207 591150 www.dars-.co.uk year by a recall to of my family in account but I had serious Enquiries at [email protected] Parliament. This is the Normandy where it is concerns about the Order your appliance parts at :- www.dars-parts.co.uk fourth recall in my three easy to get a ferry to evidence, the plan, the years as an MP. Portsmouth and then a long term outcomes of Parliament was recalled train to London, so it all military intervention and previously for the military worked out fine. In the I had seen nothing that action in Libya, for the event I was home in would suggest that riots in 2012, for Margaret Lanchester when the dropping yet more bombs My home furnishing service Thatcher’s death and for recall came. on Syria would make From Hand Made Curtains to Garment Alterations the government’s The Syria vote was the things better for the Call Alice on 01207 529797 proposed military action hardest vote I have ever Syrian people or stop or mobile 07913 789080 against the chemical had to face in Parliament. things getting worse. I Free collection and delivery within local area attacks on civilians in Having spent my holiday have tried to detail my No job too small Syria. I have learnt that it visiting the Normandy thinking on this very is not a good idea to go landing beaches and the difficult decision and very far away in August war graveyards I know have posted it on my and always to have an only too well the issues in website http:// escape plan. Some of my not standing up to www.patglassmp.org.uk colleagues have been dictators and as my great- and am very happy to called back to Parliament grandfather was killed in receive feedback on my from the Far East, from a gas attack in 1915 I am decision and on the Africa and even from way not immune to the impact situation in Syria and the up the Amazon so it was of chemical weapons. Middle East generally so camping in France for me. The use of chemical please do not hesitate to I spent a week in the Loire weapons on anyone, let contact me via email at valley and had a copy of alone civilians is inhuman pat.glass.mp@ the airline schedule from and a war crime and the parliament.uk with your Tours airport to Gatwick international court has to views. The Village Voice Page 6 HANLEY & SWINBANK Family Butchers and Delicatessen Hanley & Swinbank Purveyors of fine quality meats and home cooked food

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John and Neil with Anouska, outside their superb new premises in Front Street An exciting new business practising their trade. It The aims for all three are Free Estimates. No Job Too Small QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES has opened in the village was felt that the village to make friends with Telephone: (01207) 284881 Mobile: 07813 339467 with John and Neil in needed a family butchers people in the village, feel company with Anouska where all meat will be part of the community who will be in the shop locally sourced from and, of course, to work and work behind the surrounding farmers. Pies towards having a very scenes. Both men are and cakes will be mainly successful business. trained master butchers made on the premises. and have spent many Celebration cakes will be DENESIDE years in the area available as well. TAXIS Est 13 years NEW HOSTS AT THE (Kevin) Local friendly service QUALITY CARE THREE HORSE SHOES Competitive rates FOR YOU AND YOUR HAIR Ring Jeni, Michelle or Natalie Tel: LANCHESTER for an appointment 528882 01207 520926

Three Horse Shoes Maiden Law NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP We would like to welcome the people of Lanchester and surrounding areas along to try our traditional pub grub menu, all homemade by our new head chef. Also try our children’s menu and free ice cream, which they can choose their own toppings from the candy cart corner.

Darren and Melanie, hosts at The Three Taste our traditional Sunday lunch served from 12 to 4 pm. Horse Shoes, Maiden Law We now have a 3 course Christmas Fayre menu, for the Darren and Melanie began customers, hopefully, at “get together” over the Christmas period. Why not book their new venture in The Three Horse Shoes. up for a wonderful 5 course Christmas day meal with a visit hospitality on 28th They would like to from Santa Claus to make it extra special. August. They have led develop a family oriented We cater for weddings including marquee weddings up to an interesting life place for people to enjoy 80 guests, birthdays, christenings and corporate events. including a spell abroad in a relaxed friendly but are now firmly settled environment. They extend CALL 01207 520900 FOR INFORMATION & at home ready to enjoy a a very warm welcome to new life meeting lots of customers old and new. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON! The Village Voice Page 7 LANCHESTER LEEK SHOW Once again on the to buy this year so the second weekend in auction did quite well. September the Annual Last year it was too wet. Leek Show was held at This year it was mainly the Social Club. It was dry but some heavy the culmination of a showers of rain made it year’s work for the 14 difficult for the flowers, members, an increase beautiful though they of three, and other were, and the general entrants from Durham, quality of leeks. Whilst , Stanhope numbers of members and Shotley Bridge increased as already who have been giving mentioned, the amount TLC (tender loving of produce was slightly care) to their flowers down from last year. and vegetables for the There is great friendly past year. rivalry among growers. Vince Pickersgill with his prize winning chrysanthemums On Friday night at Billy Brunton, Vince 11.00 pm they began to Pickersgill again lead transport them down to the way in the points the hall ready for table with Billy just benching on Saturday ahead of Vince to take morning. Judging the Tetley award for started at 1.00 pm by most points in the Brian Young of show. Weardale. Long may this traditional The public are allowed show in Lanchester in for viewing on continue along with the Saturday evening and one at Burnhope (see Sunday afternoon with photo on opposite prize giving and the page). This year three of auction, a lively affair, the large County being held on that Council Shows in the night. People were region have been Terry Barras, super celery grower, cleans up the prizes more keen than usual discontinued.

David Chapman Gardening in October Plumbing & Heating Water Industry Approved Plumber We have already had an earlier in the year such beans and cut the plants autumn storm and some as primroses, viola, to soil level but leave low temperatures and, wallflower and/or bellis, the roots in the ground The easy way to turn off water as autumn really there is still time. to provide nitrogen as arrives, it is likely to get Now is also the time you the roots break down. colder, with more frosts can cut down dead When you harvest and storms. Gardening perennial herbaceous cabbages leave the stem will need the comfort of plants (or you can leave in the ground and some an extra sweater this them for overwintering new tender leaves might month and some of the wildlife) and lift and be produced. Any plants possible jobs for the divide any that are with green tomatoes or surestop - the easy month are indicated overcrowded. After peppers remaining can way to turn off below. tidying borders you can be cut, brought indoors mains water at the In the Borders mulch with bark chips, and hung upside down flick of a switch If we do get frosts which well rotted manure, old over, say, a curtain pole, blacken the dahlia grow bag material, or leaf to ripen. Powered by water pressure - the surestop tubers, then now is the mould to insulate the General requires NO batteries or electricity time to lift, remove dead plants from the rigours As leaves fall, collect Call David Chapman, a SURESTOP foliage, dry and store of winter. There is still them and start a new registered installer, for advice and a them. The same needs time to plant bulbs (like compost bin to provide free estimate. to be done with begonia daffodil, tulip and leaf mould as an excellent and gladioli corms. If others) for their spring soil conditioner. It is a Telephone: (01207) 521501 you haven’t completed display. good time to clean out Mobile: 07977 502536 your planting out of In the Vegetable Plot water butts and let them Established 1981 biennial plants sown Finish picking peas and refill over winter. The Village Voice Page 8 LANCHESTER LEEK SHOW TROPHIES 2013 LEEKS 1st Prize Norman Stevenson Cup B Brunton (Annfield Plain) 2nd Prize H B Maycock Cup E Brown (Delves Lane) 3rd Prize Victor Dillon Cup A Stewart Best Leek in Show E Brown VEGETABLES 3 varieties of vegetables O H Thompson Cup T Barras 3 onions from seed Federation Shield B Brunton Heaviest Onion Lanchester CIU Club Cup D Hall Pair of Marrows Jim Dixon Cup B Brunton

FLOWERS Vase of flowers Iveson Rose Bowl A Swinburne (Shotley Bridge) 5 Chrysanthemums Britannia Building Society V Pickersgill Best Dahlia Allan Whittle Trophy V Pickersgill 3 Gladioli James Halpin Trophy B Brunton Best Exhibit In Show Lanchester CIU Club Shield N Lee (Durham) Most Points In Show Tetley Cup B Brunton

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èWARM FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE èBINGO THURSDAY NIGHTS As well as winning the first prize for leeks and most points in show at Lanchester, Billy è50/50 DANCING FRIDAY NIGHTS Brunton (left) was also this year’s winner at èENTERTAINMENT EVERY FOUNDED IN 1959 Burnhope Cricket Club Leek Club Show. SATURDAY NIGHT Billy swept the board winning best leek in show as well as being the overall winner of the show. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Our photo shows County Councillor Ossie Johnson presenting the winner’s cups to Billy. Concert room with seating for 180 available for functions The competition this year was fierce with some to any member of the community magnificent specimens on show. Long may our Northern Leek Clubs Contact Richard Young or Trish Bennett on 01207 520475 continue to flourish. or 01207 528304 for further information The Village Voice Page 9 BURNHOPE LANCHESTER FLOWER CLUB SUMMER FAIR We have enjoyed the We look forward to Night in Lanchester It was a brilliant Bank Divided we fall’. Both August break, although we seeing everyone at the Community Centre on Holiday Monday, when sides are hand stitched in have not been totally idle next Flower Club Meeting Friday 22nd November at Burnhope had its annual silk thread, on beautiful as we have had on Wednesday 23rd 7 pm, tickets £6.00, the Summer Fair. It was in silk which has come from involvement with the October in Lanchester Demonstrator will be the direct contrast to last year Thailand. Lanchester Flower Festival in Durham Community Centre at very well known Mildred when it rained heavily. Brass Band was asked if Cathedral which was held 1.30pm where we will have Stafford and her theme This year was rather they could lead the in August and September a mini demonstration by will be ‘The Magical special because procession of residents and has been a great some of the members and Mystical Season’. Anyone Burnhope’s Banner, holding the banner, success. I am sure many a social afternoon. wanting tickets please which was always through Burnhope to the of us who visited the We will be hosting once contact Helen Tomlinson paraded in the Durham primary school grounds Cathedral would have again our second Open on 01207 503667 or any Miner’s Gala, has been where the fair was taking enjoyed the arrangements Evening Demonstration club member. away being restored and place. Always willing to and appreciated just how on its return it had been help the band agreed to much work goes into decided that the banner do this and played a producing such which was an important variety of marches as they magnificent displays. part of Burnhope’s processed from the War We would like to say a big heritage should have a Memorial to Burnhope thank you to the two ladies special part in the Summer Primary school. At the fair from our own Club who Fair. This gave many they played several items contributed a very residents a chance to see before dispersing into the interesting and colourful the banner, which is crowd of people to enjoy display showing an array beautifully restored. A all the fun of the fair if they of items used in sport. The look at the banner is highly so wished. It was a proud two gifted ladies were recommended. It is double village that day, Helen Tomlinson and sided, one side depicting welcoming back their Cathy Smith and we would Durham Cathedral, while banner, restored to its full like to thank them for all the other side bears the magnificence. their hard work, ideas and The display in Durham Cathedral words ’United we stand, Brenda Craddock time given so generously.

26 Front Street, SATLEY SCARECROWS Lanchester Co Durham sleepless nights! The judge had a tough task, 01207 520265 but declared ‘Three Blind Dental, Cosmetic & Implant Studio Mice’ to be the overall Westlands Dental Studio dedicated to your Oral Health winner. Complete with their bandaged tails, dark Prevention is at the heart of everything we do to ensure glasses and a scary you maintain a healthy smile for life. farmer’s wife it was a true We can help you achieve the best oral health together with family effort. All the a healthy smile from as little as 45p per day with many scarecrows were benefits too. ‘winners’ and they added to the traditional entries The winning scarecrow, of vegetables, flowers 45p Per Day and baking entered in the At Westlands Dental Studio Three Blind Mice, by Tony, Kathryn, Alex and show. Hopefully we will Nick Ingram. have more entries next year for passing The first Scarecrow motorists to admire. Competition was held over the weekend of September 7th/8th in conjunction with the annual village Show. The theme was ‘Nursery Rhyme Characters’. Residents entered with enthusiasm and fourteen For further information regarding our services please scarecrows were call Dorothy on 01207 520265. Our Holistic Therapist displayed in gardens or and Master of Reiki are also here on hand for those who on the village green. A are interested in arranging an appointment. huge amount of effort Mary (who had a www.westlandsdentalstudio.co.uk. went into them and some little lamb) The Village Voice Page 10 WI NEWS President Jennifer stood in at very short for diabetes. However, Macdonald welcomed notice after our original this was just the beginning everyone before speaker had a fall. Mr Smith as Larry now gives talks Mobile Bicycle Repairs Maureen Clarkson spoke was the oldest person in to raise money and Lanchester’s own bike mechanic about the flowers in the north-east to carry the awareness of diabetes Cytech qualified, Pick-up/drop-off Durham Cathedral. Olympic torch after being and has spoken to over Subscriptions for 2014 will nominated by his 2500 schoolchildren of all 07985 321203 be £34.70 an increase of granddaughter. Larry was ages. Larry was also [email protected] £1.70 but £1 comes directly 85 years old when he awarded the Chairman’s to us, 50p to county and carried the torch but this Medal in Durham 11B Front Street only 20p to national. was not his first Olympics. Cathedral. This was a Lanchester Durham Tel: 07910 080 209 Our birthday meal on Larry held the Olympic wonderful talk by a very Jacqueline A. Brough H.N.D., I.I.H.H.T., M.G.B.T. November 4th is at Horsley torch when he was a modest gentleman who Beauty Therapist, Reflexologist, Hall costing £35 for a three marshal at Aldershot for continues to inspire Electrolysist, Reiki Master course lunch and morning the 1948 Olympics. He others through his talks To avoid disappointment please book and afternoon workshops. bought his torch after the and school visits. your appointment in advance The subsidised coach is run (which he walked so Sylvia Smith won the www.aurahealthbeauty.com £5 making a total of £40. as many people as raffle, the competition Email: [email protected] Can members please bring possible could see the winners were Cynthia Facebook: Jackie aura Durham either the £40 or the £5 torch) raising over £600 Pearson and Ann Smith. coach cost to the October Sugar & Stash meeting. Sugarcraft & Cardcraft Store Last month members 58 Ashfield, Shotley Bridge, Consett DH8 0RG enjoyed visits to Whickham Community Providing a wide range of stock for all your cake decorating as well as an extensive range of Gardens and afternoon card craft supplies and equipment tea at Lumley Castle. Sylvia Smith, Mary McKee, Jennifer Macdonald, Our speaker this evening Ann Carr, June Wallis, Rhoda Joyce and Kathleen t: 01207 583589 m: 07854 014036 was Mr Larry Smith who Morris admiring the landscaping at Whickham. www.sugarandstash.net

WILLOW BURN SPONSORED WALK Graham the Gardener This year the date and Lanchester, and we were beautifully quiet. The For all your Gardening Needs All Year Round time were changed, in the given goodie bags before weather was good too. A Local Business, Free Estimates and Fully Insured hope that more people we set off on the three- The Hospice held another ü Garden Maintenance ü Turfing would participate, so the mile shorter route or the 6- walk, it was entitled ü Garden Tidy Ups walk took place on the mile walk, which most ‘Reflections’ just outside ü Tree, Hedge and Shrub Work afternoon of Sunday 18th participants did. This was the village, earlier in the ü Weed Control ü Beds and Borders Contact Graham on August instead of the the usual route to Malton, year. All events are to raise ü Grass Cutting Tel No 01207 528016 / 521803 usual August Bank through the Nature money for the new ü Tubs, Pots and Baskets 0796 2236826 / 0796 2236829 Holiday Monday Reserve to Biggen Farm, building. The total amount morning. Sadly, this did down the hill to the main of money raised by the not work, in spite of the road and then cutting August walk is not yet Mobile PC Engineer No Call-out Charges organisers arranging for through a farm to reach known, but so far enough Reasonable Rates a children’s fun session the railway walk, turning money to build phase 1 of Cisco Certified and a bouncy castle, free left to return to the village. the project has been raised Repairs, Servicing, Upgrades, Diagnostics of charge, provided by This is always a very and fund-raising for phase Who you Gonna Call? the Woodlands Trust. pleasant walk apart from 2 has begun. If you wish to Crashbusters. About 18 people, when we are on the road donate to this worthy 0191 389 0900 or 07855581013 including supporters and to Langley Park and the project, so very important email: [email protected] patients, met at Park cars go past so fast; the for the area, contact www.crashbusters.co.uk House Play Park, rest of the time it is 01207 523296. IAN SAYER Roofing Specialist Sponsored Tel: 01207 509862 walkers pose for a Mobile: 07947 542570 photograph e-mail: [email protected] 36,Gill Street, Consett, Co Durham DH8 7JT SLATING - TILING - GUTTERING - REPAIRS UPVC FASCIAS & SOFFITS - LEADWORK FLAT ROOFING

The Village Voice Page 11 LANCHESTER SLIMMING WORLD INSPIRATION After losing 4 stone and winning a Slimming competition, the only thing that’s big about Sue Pearson nowadays is her beaming smile. Sue's weight has dropped from 14 stone 7.5 lbs to 10 stone 5.5 lbs in just 10 months. And her transformation hasn’t gone unrecognised as Sue has just DOUBLE GLAZING been named Lanchester group’s SPECIALIST Woman of the Year 2013. Theatre nurse Sue joined Slimming World in September 2012 after becoming increasingly unhappy with her size. She says “I gradually put on weight over the years and found working at the hospital difficult as everyday jobs like bending down or lifting left me breathless! I tried several different diets in the past but they usually left me feeling hungry and All aspects of horticulture are covered, from a full design and landscape service, down to miserable. Slimming World is small garden maintenance jobs completely different. I never have to go vvvPaving vDecking vvvFencing hungry and after losing 4 stone I’m the vvvTurfing vvvRegular Maintenance happiest I’ve been in years!” vvvHedge / Tree Pruning and Removal “I know people worry about joining a For free estimate contact Wayne Cowell on slimming club - they don’t know what 07939029240 or 01207 520027 to expect. But the support I’ve received from my consultant Tracey and the rest of the group has been brilliant” adds A F JOINERY SERVICES Sue. 10 years experience in Building Work Now Sue will go forward to the regional Specialist in Laminate and finals of the competition, putting her in Hard Wood Flooring the running for the national title. The Doors, Skirting Boards, Staircases national Slimming World Woman of Loft Storage and Conversions the Year 2013 will be announced in Kitchens November and the winner will take Sue Pearson’s photos when she For free quote contact Adam on home a £5,000 cash prize. weighed fourteen and a half stones The Lanchester group is held every and, after 10 months slimming, 07706618569 Wednesday at Lanchester Social Club. weighing ten stone five pounds.

LANCHESTER LOCAL of HISTORY SOCIETY The 2013/14 season listening to Mr Saunders Exhausts at Rock Bottom Prices began on 6th September I would love to visit them. with a presentation by one I am sure many of the 20 We also specialise in of the Society’s regular, or so other Members who Performance (up to 26 inch) Low Profile and 4X4 Tyres popular speakers, Bill were at the meeting feel also Saunders. Entitled ‘A inspired to do so too. The RUN FLAT TYRES (Now available fitted while-u-wait) Historical Walk along the vote of thanks was given or Quayside’, the talk and by Arthur Dodds and we Tyres, MOTs, Servicing,Timing Belts, Catalysts, Wheel slides took us to many look forward to having a Balancing,Oil & filter change, Laser Tracking, fascinating places on the visit by Mr Saunders Brakes, Clutches, Diagnostics north bank of the Tyne. again. Next month’s As usual, Mr Saunders’ meeting is on Friday 4th And now we are class 4 and 7 MOT Testing Station comments were very October. The speaker is interesting, amusing and a perennial favourite, Car and Commercial informative. Although I Mike Richardson, with Brickflats Garage, , Bp Auckland visited the Quayside with another collection of his Tel: 01388 730455 or 01388 730483 my parents quite often as old photographs of Web: www.ridleyexhausts.com a child, I did not know of Durham, together with “Be Garage Wise” these places and after the AGM. The Village Voice Page 12 LANCHESTER BRASS BAND PATRONS' NIGHT On September 4th services to the band. She Lanchester Brass Band’s has been associated with annual Patrons' Night took Brass Bands for many place in the Methodist years and is the secretary Church. The conductor for the Northern Regional James Burton had Brass Band Trust. She is selected some excellent also Chairman of pieces for the band to play Lanchester Brass Band and the audience was and is always drawn into the music and encouraging and applauded enthusiastically supportive. She promotes after each item. Many our band when and people said how much they wherever she can and is had enjoyed the evening. passionate about making There was tea and biscuits sure Brass Bands will not Lanchester Brass Band Patrons' Concert - Conductor: James Burton. in the interval and near the die out. Thanks to Dennis D’Ugo who provided the picture. end of the second half, Three members gave a prizes were given out. solo performance, Ellen During term time the band Aberdeen University for themselves. Contact our Rebecca Draper was given Bradshaw on becomes a little depleted, her second year of study. secretary Pete Bradshaw, a trophy for the most Euphonium, Catherine as the young ones go off The good thing is that 0191 386 0357, if you are improved Junior member. Bradshaw on trombone to university. This year they always attend band interested. Her father Mark Draper and James Draper on the we lose Andrew Scoins, practices when they come Advance notice is given was presented with the horn - a hat trick for the who performed a solo last home for the holidays. We for our Christmas Concert Ron Clarkson Trophy for Draper family! Its fourth year at the concert and is wish all these talented to be held in the Parish the most improved player. member Fiona Draper was an excellent musician. He young people every Church on Wednesday The conductor praised in charge of the is going to Nottingham happiness and success in December 4th. Your Mark for the excellence refreshments. The whole University. James Burton their studies. Christmas will begin of his progress. Mrs family are involved with our conductor, returns to Remember, the band there! Tickets for the Susan Hayton also the band and greatly his second year at welcomes anyone to join concert will be available received a trophy for her appreciated. Huddersfield while Ellen them. They will be given in due course from the Bradshaw, a medical an instrument and taught secretary. MUSIC FESTIVAL student, returns to to play it at no cost to Brenda Craddock It is 11 years since Dr Ian provided refreshments Brunt introduced his during the interval. ‘Early Music Concerts’ to This year the last concert our village. They are held was on September 7th and bi-monthly in the Parish the ‘Clerkes of Durham’ Church, during July and with their Director, August with the final Andrew Fowler, came to performance being early perform. Their beautiful in September. Dr Brunt is voices filled the Parish a very accomplished Church. Dr Brunt both musician and has brought sang with them and a feast of classical music accompanied them on a to the village. He plays a small mediaeval style variety of instruments organ, from his large himself, the harpsichord collection of musical and organ being the most instruments. played, but he also invites The regular attendees at other talented musicians these concerts are sorry to play at his concerts, that the concerts have which means we have ended for another year but heard the flute, viola-da- look forward to July 2014 gamba, cello, oboe played when they will begin to perfection and we have again. Thank you Dr marvelled at their Brunt for all your expertise. The music is very distinguished interspersed with performances and for appropriate readings, sharing your talent and both humorous and knowledge with us. Your serious, all of which have concerts are unique and enhanced our knowledge we appreciate all the time and understanding of the and effort you put into many facets of music. The bringing them to us. ladies of the church Brenda Craddock The Village Voice Page 13 Lanchester Ironing LATEST FROM CRICKET CLUB Professional ironing service The season drew to a The seconds had the total of 204 and then 48hour/24hour/Same Day service available close with the same mixed bag with a win, used nine bowlers, six For more information and prices, satisfaction of having two rained off draws and of them taking wickets. please call or email played more cricket than a defeat. The win was The side finished Landline 01207 521153 in the previous two against Backworth with runners up. They then Mobile 07736051890 seasons and whilst there Mattie Callaghan taking ended the season with a Email [email protected] was disappointment in 7-19. Ian Steward then cup semi final against not winning anything, scored his fourth 50 of the Cowgate and fell just there were many notable season. Ian did well at short against them. The Part P Registered performances. Shotley Bridge with70 but side bowled well and In the final month the it wasn’t enough as the restricted a normally firsts saw two games side fell 50 short of high scoring side to 128. Specialising in Rewires, Inspections & rained off and Shotley’s total. The However, Cowgate are Testing. All types of electrical work sandwiched in between rained off final game an all senior side and undertaken. NO JOB TOO SMALL was a defeat at the hands against bottom side Percy have bowling strength Call Brian 01207 283944 or of Burnopfield. They Main meant we finished in depth and whittled us 07534739335 finished the season with 4th. out for 113. ALL WORK GUARANTEED a win over Percy Main. For various reasons the Thanks to John Bell for Michael Lukic picked up thirds only got two his tireless efforts on the six more wickets to take fixtures. They finished ground and to the tea his season’s tally in the their season with a 50 run ladies for the delicious league to 46. That left win at Marsden, Neil fare they served the side in fifth spot. Graham scoring 90 in a throughout the season.

LANCHESTER BOWLING FINALS Lanchester Bowling Very close matches Christon in the Club competed in two epitomised the Club's Challenge Trophy Final. end of season Finals Day. Four The Two Woods competitions. championships were Trophy went to In the Tom Burleigh decided on the day and Christine Monaghan Knockout competition all matches went down who narrowly defeated we went out at the to cliff-hanger Mike Stoddart. Due to semi-final stage and in finishes. The Pairs a holiday commitment the new League Cup Competition was the local Club Veterans competition resolved by a measure Championship was not we very narrowly on the last end, Anne played on Finals Day, missed out on Hurran and Paul Joe Newton becoming reaching the final. We Monaghan winning champion with a Jeff Smith School of Motoring finished our group against Ron Carr and victory over Mike. Lanchester Based equal top on points Stan Easten. Stan Anne and Christine - Online Theory & Hazard and shots total but however did go home played the Women’s Training completely FREE losing out on shots with a win defeating Final on a different day, - Gift vouchers available difference. John Hurran in the another close match - Major cards taken The Saturday League Handicap Final. John which Christine just is now finished and we sadly did not have the won. Joe and Stan still Call:- 01207521201 or 07810870378 achieved a respectable best of days as he also have the Three Woods www.jeffsmith-som.com mid-table position. went down to Dick Final to play.

Action from the Pairs Final, Ron Carr and Anne Hurran (left picture), Paul Monaghan and Stan Easten (right picture)

The Village Voice Page 14 FAMILY FUN DAY A super free fun day was the centre, was there with held at Lanchester Garden his collections of owls for Centre on the last children to hold. He also Saturday of the holidays gave talks to the children. as a treat for children. Other events included There were numerous the popular Chainsaw enjoyable activities both Demonstrations and a outside and inside the visit from ‘Crazy centre. The Polytunnel Creatures’. was well laid out. It Outside was a Mini Fair included ‘ride on which included Shuggy vehicles’, sandy areas Boats, a Teacup Ride, and a playhouse, along Face Painting and other with several other stalls. Hot food was also interesting child friendly available. The car park activities. Another area was full for this well was available for organised Fun Day. photographs with pets, Families came from all whilst local man, Phil over the area for a great A lovely sandy area for youngsters Kendal, now working at day in glorious sunshine. new image hair & beauty “North East Bridal North East Award winning Champions” Premier Hair Salon Specialist in all areas of Hairdressing Beauty Treatment Complete range of beauty treatment For Women and Men Celebrating 31yrs. 1-2 Front Street Lanchester in hairdressing 01207 520331 The mini fair set up at Lanchester Garden Centre Fun Day, 31st August RECIPE OF THE MONTH Gingerbread Cake Ingredients 3. Sieve the flour, ginger, 250g/8oz Plain Flour spice and bicarbonate 1 rounded teaspoon of soda into a bowl. ground ginger Stir in the sugar. 1 level teaspoon mixed 4. Put the syrup into a spice pan, add the lard/ 1 level teaspoon margarine and melt Bicarbonate of Soda without boiling. Pour 50g/2oz Sugar (any kind) into the flour and beat 100g/4oz Lard or well. Margarine 5. Add the egg and milk a 150g/6oz Syrup or Treacle little at a time, beating 1 egg until smooth. The 125ml/1/4 pint Milk mixture will be very Method soft. Pour into the tin. 1. Light the oven, Gas 4, Bake for 40 minutes 180% C. Position the until firm. shelf in the centre. 6. Leave in the tin until 2. Grease a small (1 lb) almost cold, then loaf tin, line the bottom remove the paper and with greaseproof cut into about 15 paper. squares. The Village Voice Page 15 CROSSWORD 89 ACROSS DOWN 9. Well fed (9) 1. Very happy in the 10. Main part of reefs Arctic? (2,3,2,3,5) (5) 2. Able to count (8) 11. Cricket delivery (7) 3. Mineral from 12. Massive (7) formic acid (4) 13. Iridescent mineral 4. Approval (6,2) (4) 5. Black Sea Port (6) 14. Shrub is a NE local 6,25. Weakness (8,4) (10) 7. German inland port 15,21. Where planes on the Weser (6) should not fly (7,6) 8. Erratics and 17. Knight in act that moraines for is longed for (7) example (7,8) 19. The lot (10) 16. Producer of 22. Acronym for playthings (3,5) quickly (4) 17. Is a round person 23. Japanese art form well behind the (7) times? (8) 24. Balls (7) 18. Public toilet (4,4) 26. Industrial city in 20. Belied consumable northern France (5) (6) 27. Floating pad (9) 21. See 15 25. See 6 ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD 88 ACROSS DOWN Name ______1. forged 1. festival CROSSWORD 88 4. consumer 2. rarefied Address ______There were just 14 9. spree 3. exert entries in last month’s 10. motor home 5. on the face of it crossword 11. infatuate 6. strapping Please send your entries (by deadline date on back 12. prime 7. Maoris competition. page) to The Village Voice, c/o Lanchester Community 13. Azerbaijanis 8. reefer Centre, Newbiggen Lane, Lanchester, DH7 0HY. Congratulations to 17. King’s English 10. moaning Minnie Roy Sunley of 20. Omaha 14. brigadier Watling Way who 21. infuriate 15. dilatory was the winner in the 23. Brazil nut 16. wheedler DURHAM ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS draw and will receive 24. spool 18. bomber Contact Paul Milburn for a Free Estimate. the £10 prize. 25. returned 19. vacant Domestic & Commercial Electrical Work 26. Magyar 22. Rasta carried out to IEE Wiring Regulations 18 BROADOAK DRIVE, LANCHESTER DH7 OQA SUDOKU Phone 01207 529145 Mobile 07786 233417 There is just one simple rule in Sudoku. Each row and each column must contain EMAIL [email protected] the numbers 1 to 9, and so must each 3 x 3 box. See next month for answers. David Chapman Plumbing & Heating Established 1981 Water Industry Approved Plumber GAS SAFE REGISTER For free estimate and advice Telephone: (01207) 521501 Mobile: 07977 502536

MORGAN PLASTERING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Plastering/rendering General property repairs Garage conversions All insurance work welcome free estimate Specialists in damp proofing and damp repairs Based in Lanchester - use local! 0781 8072339 or 01207 521294 www.morganplastering.co.uk The Village Voice Page 16 TENNIS - continued from page 20 The ladies team have victorious and will be Although the grass narrowly missed out on presented with a league courts will be closed at PLEASE USE YOUR LOCAL winning their league with pennant later this year. the end of September, victory in four out of five On a local note, the club’s members will continue to ESTATE AGENT matches and one draw, own competitions were meet on a Tuesday Frustrated that your agent is not the title being decided on completed in September. evening in St Bede's achieving the right results for you! number of games won in Congratulations to Grant School to play Touch Why not instruct the local guy. the drawn match. It may Ridley for success in the Tennis. It is envisaged still result in promotion, men’s singles with Paul that coaching and a LETTING or SELLING we shall wait and see next Gardiner taking the runner Tennis Xpress course your property. Call for a year. The mixed team won up. Grant also won the will be held during the FREE VALUATION NO SALE NO FEE two, lost two so more of a mixed doubles with mum winter. For any “You have nothing to lose” steady season for them! Michelle. Victory to Eddie information please To their great credit, one Cooke and Dennis contact 01207 520278. Tel 529900 of the mini red tennis Laycock in the men’s With reference to last [email protected] teams won their division doubles, and to Sally month's article on www.alexander-lettings.co.uk in the Aegon league. Laverick and Jane Wimbledon, an apology. These were children Laycock in the ladies In the photograph with between 6 and 8 years old doubles. Michelle was members, the player was Pad Secure.co.uk who competed against also awarded the Most Ross Hutchins and not uPVC, Timber & Ali Repairs some of the strongest Improved player trophy Chris Hutchins as uPVC Installations (Fensa reg) teams in the area, but were for 2013. stated. Windows - Doors - Locks - Misted Glazing Conservatories - Porches - DURHAM BIG RIDE Guttering - Fencing -Decking Continued from page 20 The Beast, a 50 mile as far as Iveston but then 24 hour Emergency Locksmith Walk at Delves and back ride, took place on the deviating to Knitsley, the Great Prices on Composite Doors to Durham to receive their following Sunday on a A68 and Wolsingham Goodie bag and T shirt. sunny morning with and back to Durham. This Call David on 01207 501380 / 07725 No times are taken and temperatures rising from route has some really 803366 there are no winners. It is 10 degrees to 18 degrees very hilly country hence Your local repair and a genuine fun ride with throughout the ride with the name of ‘The Beast’ installation service people of all abilities and little wind, so it was ideal and riders need to be ages taking part. However, for cycling. The event quite fit and experienced there is nothing to stop began at Sniperley Park to take part. Most people having their own and Ride with the route cyclists finished the private challenges. similar to the 25 mile ride route in under 4 hours. TABLE TENNIS NEWS In only their second year available. The Club would The Club is holding a race the Lanchester Club has like to record thanks for night in Lanchester gained promotion from her valuable work, Community Centre on the 4th to the 3rd division particularly getting the Saturday 28th September of the Northumberland Club started, and wish her from 7 pm. Tickets are Table Tennis Summer success for the future. available at £2 which League. Chairman and The Club is to compete in include a pie and peas coach, Frank Clarke, said the Sunderland Winter supper, quiz/raffle, and "We have some excellent League but due to space are available from any Juniors coming through restrictions are to play Club Member or and the team is a blend of home matches on a Lanchester Community experience and youth". Monday evening in Centre office. The Club has over 40 Lanchester Social Club. For further information Junior and 20 Senior The Club is pleased to contact Adrian Evans, ANSWER TO LAST MONTH’S members and meets twice welcome, as a main Treasurer, on 01207 SUDOKU per week (Wednesday sponsor for the coming 528570. and Friday 6-9 pm in year, Fastfit Tyres Community Centre). Langley (FTL). Sponsors Jacky Quincey is of trophies are invited and standing down as a Patron scheme, in which Secretary due to other an individual or local commitments, not least a business can become a stint in Kenya doing Patron of the Club by voluntary work. She will making a donation, is also Members of the continue to coach when being launched. Table Tennis Team The Village Voice Page 17 WI Coffee Come Dancing SoSad Charity WHAT’S ON? Morning Strictly for those who Concert The ladies of Lanchester would like to keep fit, burn The Supporters of Stray Open House Short Circuit WI are holding their calories and have fun! An and Abandoned Dogs Everyone is welcome at Walks autumn coffee morning on hour of dancing to Latin- have been lucky to get the Open House in the 5th October, 10.30 am, Wednesday 9th October American, cha-cha, Sue Allen, a popular Chapter House of the Scot's Gap, 5 miles. Meet in the Community Centre samba, mambo, rhumba, singer and comedienne, Parish Church on at the National Trust car from 10.00-11.30 am. The calypso etc music. Led to do an encore at Thursday 3rd October, park on north side of £1 entry includes a scone by Win, qualified teacher Meadowfield Club and 11.30 am to 1.00 pm for a B6343 to west of railway and a drink. There will with over 20 years' Institute, Frederick Street light lunch. bridge, NZ 037864. also be a raffle and cake experience. Mondays South, Meadowfield, 19th October, 10.30 am, stall as well as a sales table. 1.30 pm to 2.20 pm in the Durham DH7 8LZ on Local History Ponteland, 5 miles. Meet Members can bring items Small Hall of the Friday 11th October. Society at the Memorial Hall car for the raffle and stalls Community Centre. £3.50 Sue takes a very keen per session. Wear interest in animal welfare The next meeting, on park, Darras Road, 200m either to the next meeting sensible shoes and bring and has kindly taken Friday 4th October in the west of traffic lights, or to the coffee morning. towel and water, please. time out of her busy Dining Room of the NZ163726. This is always a very Beginners welcome. schedule once again to Community Centre at friendly and social time WI perform for us. If you 7.30 pm, will be the AGM so do come along and Our next meeting will be Monday Club missed her last time together with a talk and enjoy spending time with on Monday 7th October All Saints Church you’re in for a real treat!! slides presented by a friends old and new. in the Community Centre Monday Club meet every Tickets, just £4 each perennial favourite, Mike at 7 o'clock for 7.15 start. Shopping Trip Monday evening in the (which includes food), are Richardson, and entitled This meeting is our AGM to York Parish Centre, Kitswell available from Deerness 'More Photographic and as well as WIA Sue On 9th November. Bus Road from 6.30 - 8.30 pm Kennels Rescue Centre Discoveries of Durham'. Fox representing County leaves at 9.00 am from the for a social evening of fun or contact me, Simon, on Everyone welcome. we have the Rev Rupert Village Green (arrives and activities. The Club 01388 603135 and we’ll Country Kalus as our speaker. back approximately provides tea, coffee - arrange tickets for you. Market The Nancy Walker Cup 9.00 pm). Tickets £14. entertainment, music, Alternatively you can will be presented to the We are holding our Organised by Croft View bingo and much more! pay at the door on the member who has earned Country Market on Fundraising Committee New members are always night. Doors open at Saturday 5th October as the most points this year who are trying to raise welcome. 7.30 pm. in the competitions. usual. We will also have a £25,000 for the top hall. The committee will be Taize Worship Flower Club market on Saturday 26th Please contact Rosemary If you would like to learn Come and join the Flower October. Our normal invited to stand again and Naylor, 520087 (Mobile as always new committee Taize songs and chants Club on Wednesday market date of 2nd 07803 106615) or Eric members are always please come and join us 23rd October at 1.30 pm November has had to be Hepplewhite, 521323. on Thursday evenings in the Community changed due to the needed and welcomed. The committee meetings Mothers' Union from 6-7 pm, October 10th, Centre for Mini Community Centre are on the last Monday of The speaker at the 24th, 31st and November Demonstrations and a holding an event on that meeting on 9th October, 7th at Lanchester Parish social afternoon. date. the month so if you feel you would like to join the 7.30 pm in the Chapter Church. No previous Art Group committee or want to House, is Carol Winskill singing experience PACT Meeting Exhibition know more just contact from the Cathedral necessary, just come The next meeting will be Saturday October 19th - Jennifer, Ann, June, or Listening Service. along and enjoy it. All on Wednesday 23rd Sunday 20th at the any other committee welcome. October at 7.15 pm in the Community Centre from member. Junior/Family Ladies Community Centre. All 10 am to 5 pm. Admission Items for the coffee Wildlife Shopping Night welcome. 50p. The hall will be filled The next meeting will be morning can be brought Come to All Saints with hundreds of at Malton on Sunday 13th to this meeting. Primary School on Friday Music in the paintings to be admired, October. Meet at 10 am in Visitors are as always 18th October 7.00 to Library discussed and bought. the car park. very welcome. 9.00 pm for a chance to 'Fool's Gold' in concert, Wildlife Group make a few purchases for 'Stories with strings'. The next meeting will be Christmas with crafts, Original Traditional on Tuesday 8th October homewares and tasty Music. Lanchester at 7.30 pm in the small hall treats on offer. Tickets, Library, Thursday 31st of the Community Centre. which cost £3 and include October at 2.00 pm. Ann Francis will give a a glass of something fizzy, Admission Free. talk on 'Wildlife on are available from the Refreshments available. Railways'. school office. Everyone welcome. LANCHESTER PUBLICATIONS LTD (Publishers of The Village Voice) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of Lanchester Publications Ltd to be held at 7.00 pm on Sunday 17th November 2013 in the Dining Room of the Community Centre, Lanchester. All members of the public are welcome. The Village Voice Page 18 Paradiso Club items, cakes, cup cakes, The first Social of the new bric a brac and season will be held on refreshments will be open Craig Forrest Sunday 13th October at from 12 noon. There will Complete Property Refurbishment also be a quiz 'Lanchester 6.30 pm - 9 pm (please note -Internal & External Alterations -Joinery & Carpentry the change of start time) in through the decades' and the Main Hall of the photograph shoots -Roofing, Fascias & Guttering -Kitchens & Bathrooms Community Centre. The available. -Bricklaying, Stonework & -Painting & Decorating film is the James Bond Pointing -Patios & Landscaping movie SKYFALL with Willow Burn For a “Free Quotation” stars Daniel Craig, Judi Hospice call Lanchester 528639 or 07789481500 Dench, Javier Bardem. It The Annual shopping trip Email: [email protected] has had rave reviews. to York is to take place on Skyfall is an exciting Saturday 16th November action spectacular. with 8 am pick-ups from Despite the title, Bond is a Lanchester, Consett and hero who just keeps Stanley, 5 pm return from Ron and Maralyn O’Keefe defying gravity. York. Tickets on sale now are pleased to tell you that Entry: £5 membership per £15. Please contact Claire annum for those who join Ross on 01207 523296 or The Glass & Art Gallery the club, £2.50 per social cross@willowburn Medomsley Road, Consett for members, £3.50 per hospice.org.uk. has new, beautiful gifts and unique artwork arriving social for occasional visitors, £2 children. All All Saints every week giving you plenty of choice for every are welcome to attend any Primary occasion. of the events. Friends 12 years in business and even more wonderful The AGM of the Friends Autumn Fair of All Saints Primary items to choose from. At Croft View Halls on School will take place on These may be tough times but our prices are still Saturday 12th October Wednesday 16th October very gentle. Come and visit us and see for yourself. from 12 noon to 2.00 pm. in the school at 7 pm. All Free entry. are welcome to attend Visit our online shop on Facebook Activate Theatre Group and nomination slips are - The Glass and Art Gallery will present 'Songs from available from the school the Musicals' at 12.30 pm office should anyone like 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Saturday and Lanchester Brass to stand for the post of Tel: 01207 583353 Email: [email protected] Band will play at 1 pm. Chair/Treasurer/ Stalls selling savoury Secretary. DANCE CLASS LANCHESTER PLUMBING & HEATING LTD Gas Safe & Oil Service Engineers FROM A LEAKING TAP TO COMPLETE CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM NO JOB TOO SMALL COMPETITIVE QUOTES ~ FREE ADVICE ~ NO CALL OUT

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Top fitness coach, Harry has moved! You’ll find 7 Day Evening Special - 3 Courses for £8.95 him at Croft View on Tuesdays at 2.15 pm where (To include any Pizza/Pasta and Selected Steak and Chicken Dishes) you will have fun and get fit with his Low Impact 21 A Front Street Lanchester 01207 437572 Circuit Group. At only £3.50 a session it must be the bargain of the year. Do come along. The Village Voice Page 19 NEWS AT THE NET - 2013 - A GREAT TENNIS SEASON! Throughout 2013, the weather has enabled Lanchester Lawn Tennis Club players to enjoy excellent playing conditions and to have an active tennis season. After a cool start all but a handful of the scheduled sessions went ahead, both in social play and coaching. The Barbeque and Strawberry Tea and several other social functions were well supported and enjoyed by members and non- members alike. For several of the club members, the highlight of the season was the visit to Wimbledon as reported in the August issue of the Village Voice, an opportunity to play at the world’s premier tennis venue and one that shall be remembered for a long time to come. Winners of the 2013 club competitions: Eddie Cooke, Jane Laycock, Michelle Ridley, Continued on page 17 Grant Ridley, Sally Laverick and Dennis Laycock. DURHAM BIG RIDE

The Beast A large peleton follow the leaders Taking the sharp bend into the lane The 3 mile, 10 mile and 25 passed through the Aykley Heads, the 10 mile 25 mile route: Two riders crossing Newbiggen mile cycle rides took place crossroads at Maiden ride went through Lane with conditions improving. on Sunday 1st September Law. Several people from Sacriston, with all leaving at 9.30 am the village took part. and Langley Park before and returning to County Steven White was returning to Durham. The GREAT NORTH RUN Hall. Conditions initially spotted leading the first 25 mile route took riders were cool, gloomy, with group through the through Sacriston, high winds and riders on crossroads at Maiden Law Burnhope, Maiden Law , the latter route seemed to just after 10.00 am. Iveston and then off road be slower and struggling The junior event was a on to Lanchester Valley against the wind as they circular ride around Continued on page 17

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