Issue No. 14 BISHOP’S SUCCESS THE THINGS THAT DREAMS Holdforth Interiors The Bishops broke their a huge wind assisted kick Holdforth Crest, B.A. Durham Challenge Cup duck deep into the Celtic half and ARE MADE OF Tel: 01388 664777 with their fi rst victory for fi ve Wayne Gredziak volleyed the Bishop Auckland 2XV, from started winning ball from both to the backs. Now that Bishop Fax: 01388 665982 seasons. ball in to make it 1-0. Both a club soaked in history, the the scrum and line out play, were dominating the game, Soft Furnishings, old boys would be proud which allowed the backs the substitutions were made and Your local Curtains, Alterations The win was a comfortable sides missed chances before (both clothing & soft after seeing this performance creative freedom to support further points were taken from Community Newspaper one against Wearside League Campbell equalised for Celtic furnishings) newcomers Houghton Town. with fi fteen minutes to go. So, that had all the excitement of attacks. Chester. The game closed with Bishop Auckland, Saturday, October 3rd, 2009. Free Estimates Bishop opened the scoring honours even but another point packed Mardi Gras. The fi rst half ended with Bishop 50 points up. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 www.bishoppress.com No job too small early doors with Stephen picked up on the road. Bishop fi elded the same side Bishop leading 28 points to Peter Sayer and Andrew Email: [email protected] - Duty journalist 0790 999 2731 Competitive Rates Salvin fi nding the net off the Bishops supporter John that started the last two games 14. Quinn picked up backs and Published at 3-4 First Floor Offi ces, Shildon Town Council, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. inside of the post in the fi rst Barraclough expressed his and they put on a fantastic show The second half started much forwards man-of-the-match, few minute, debutant Tyson thanks to Bishop Auckland for the 70 plus spectators. The as the fi rst, and the backs but this could have easily gone Masters doubled the lead supporters who helped him out game was played in overcast, controlled the majority of the to any other player on these WORK TO START ON MARKET OPERATIC SOCIETY before half time. on Wednesday evening. John but humid weather. The play. performances. SHOW Darren Richards added a third returned to his car after the Bishop side started positively, Andrew Quinn, in the Anyone interested in playing PLACE REGENERATION in the opening seconds of the game at Houghton only to fi nd dismantling Chester-Le-Street forwards, had a blinder of rugby union at any age or second half, before Gavin that his tyre was punctured. A from the start, to immediately a game, as did the rest of level should visit www. Parkin and Tyson Masters group of more agile Bishops clock up points. The pack, led the pack, who continuously bishopaucklandrugby.co.uk added one goal apiece 5-0. supporters leapt to his aid by Andy Rispin, dominated disrupted in the line out, or contact Peter Gallone on In their league fi xture Bishops and completed a quick wheel the forward play and quickly allowing the ball to be fed out 07825 521632. made another quick start with change allowing him to return Peter Jeffries hammering home safely. ST MARY’S St. Mary’s Under 12’s played a deserved 5-4 win for Saints. some good football in the A FINE DISPLAY BY out a thrilling encounter Man-of-the-match was shared second half, they fell asleep at against Whinney Banks on between Pugh and Metcalfe the back, and Greatham made UNDER 14’S RUFC September 27th. St Marys Under 8’s hosted the most of their chances, The fi xture against Chester- breached again by a fi ne move St. Mary’s went 4-0 down in their fi rst home game of the fi ring in two goals to make le-Street began with Bishops involving forwards and backs, their away game, gifting three season against Greatham. the fi nal score 5-3. The victory forward pack dominanting with Woods scoring under the careless goals and a penalty The Saints started well, and was St Mary’s Under 8’s fi rst the game. A 5m scrum was posts. Bradford stepped up to inside 20 minutes. settled straight into the game of the season. Curtis Layfi eld followed by a back move, with take the conversions. The team then played some with a fantastic goal from deservedly took man-of-the- Chris Chapman crashing over Chester Le Street started the excellent football and started Aaron Willoughby, who match after a stunning display. for the fi rst try. 2nd half strongly, and scored a to battle. Their hard work paid quickly got a second. The St. Mary’s will be holding Two members of ‘The Merry Widow’ cast. a Sportsman’s Evening on Bishop Auckland Market Place. Aggressive rucking by the good try in the corner. Bishops, off when Metcalfe managed to opposition got their fi rst goal Bishop Auckland Operatic Tickets can be purchased Friday, November 20th. forwards set up another break, with a changed back line, pull one back just before half of the game before the talented Plans to refurbish the Market • The realignment of the Ian Thompson, says the town’s Society will be performing its by calling 01388 604285 Jan Molby will be going this time by Howe and his pass responded quickly with Keirl time. Curtis Layfi eld fi red in three Place in Bishop Auckland will highway to provide additional refurbishment is a high priority latest production, “The Merry between 10.00am and 12noon, along, as will comedian Austin set Dewhurst clear for a fi ne scoring from a driving maul. The U12’s second half display fantastic goals before half go ahead after Durham County events and market space in for the new authority, “The Widow”, between October and 2.00pm and 4.00pm on Knight. try. Even though the score was Despite a better second half was outstanding, with Saints time, leaving the Saints well Council announced it has set front of the Town Hall inclusion of the Market Place 19th and 24th, at 7.15pm in weekdays. They can also To purchase a ticket, which 15 – 0, Chester Le Street were display, Street were unable controlling the game and in front going into the second aside nearly £800 000 for the • Strengthening and repaving in the very fi rst Capital Budget Bishop Auckland Town Hall. be purchased from society cost £15 each, contact Steve showed real spirit and strong to overcome the defi cit. Final levelling at 4-4, with goals half. scheme. of the entire area with high Programme of the new unitary “This is a beautiful musical by members. Ticket prices are Coulthard on 07968 426817. tackling. However their line was Score : 46 : 15. from Metcalfe and Raisbeck. Although the Saints played The next phase of work on the quality paving materials Durham County Council clearly Franz Lehar with well known Monday to Tuesday £8 and With four minutes remaining, Improvement Solutions S.E. LANDSCAPING Bishop Auckland Renaissance similar to those used in Fore demonstrates our commitment numbers such as The Merry Wednesday to Saturday, £8.50. Metcalfe latched onto a Roman Way Tyres & Exhaust GENERAL BUILDERS & AND GARDEN SERVICES Romanway Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland Initiative will now start this Bondgate to the Bishop Auckland Widow Waltz and Vilia,” On Friday and Saturday, through-ball and wrapped up PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Tel: 01388 772704 PART USED TYRES FROM £8 FITTED month. • New street lighting and Renaissance Initiative and to the commented a member of the children 14 years and under or 07816 940170 The Market Place feature lighting to the Town future prospects of the town. The Society. can see the show for just £5. All aspects of work undertaken Puncture repairs Exhausts Turfi ng, Fencing, Garden Tickets may be purchased at No job too small RAMSEY’S Tracking & balancing improvements were designed Hall and other buildings. overall aim is to create a more A spokesperson for the group Walls, Patios, Decking, following wide-spread public open and pedestrian friendly the Town Hall from the week Free Estimates Joinery & Property Catalytic Converters Servicing The Director of Regeneration said, “Please come along and Pruning, Weed killing, Tree Maintenance MOT work Brakes/Welding consultation and will include; and Economic Development, environment, improving views commencing October 12th. support your local Society”. Felling, Grass Cutting Service Friendly, Reliable Service All aspects of Joinery TRY US NOW AND SEE OUR of the Town Hall, Saint Anne’s Competitive Prices from £5.00. Free Estimates. undertaken Church and the entrance to General Garden Maintenance COMPETITIVE PRICES!! Call: 01388 777033 or From Shelves to Auckland Castle. “ from £15 hr Commercial and 07518194222 Renovations, Gates, 01388 606234 Cllr Neil Foster, who holds the [email protected] Private works welcome Fencing, Decking, Portfolio for Regeneration and Doors etc TRAVEL WITH GARNETTS FOR MILES OF SMILES Economic Development, said 01388 776012 Book Now For One Of Our Upcoming “I am absolutely delighted to be 07919 156221 Day Breaks MINSTER PLASTICS able to announce this exciting ROOFING CONTRACTORS scheme will go ahead. With Saturday 10th October Sunday 11th October BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS MYSTERY TOUR uPVC, Fascia, Soffi ts and Guttering. the money now in place, work Slating, Tiling, Pointing and Flat Roof Work will be underway on October Adult: £13.00 Child: £12.00 Adult: £10.50 Child: £9.50 4th, starting with the taxi rank Tel:(01388) 450527 and southern parking area. 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Page 8 TheThe BishopBishop Press, Press, October May 30th, 3rd, 2009 2009. TheThe Bishop Bishop Press, Press, October May 30th, 3rd, 2009.2009 Page 1 Contact us on 01388 775896, email us at [email protected] EVIE CELEBRATES CHURCH It’s all about local people and local events. or pop into our offi ce at 3-4 First Floor Offi ces, Shildon Town It’s your very own Community Newspaper Council, Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. 101ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATES HARVEST FESTIVAL Engagements Woodhouse Close Church Harvest celebration at 10.00am NOT JUST BOOKS! Community Centre is and the evening service starts AMY LAMB & CHRISTOPHER WANLESS Do you know what’s going on celebrating the Harvest at 6.00pm. at your local library? Festival this weekend. On Monday 5th the Church It’s free to join and new On Sunday, October 4th, the will hold a Community Harvest borrowers receive a reusable centre is hosting two ‘Come as Festival Service, which will library bag when they borrow You Are’ services, the fi rst is a begin at 11.00am. 3 books. There is a huge selection of fi ction and non- MP SURGERY fi ction titles from the latest Bishop Auckland MP, Helen Bishop Auckland. bestsellers to out-of-print Goodman, will be holding If any residents would like to classics. You can even ask for an advice surgery for local contact Helen but are unable books to be kept for you and residents on Friday, October to attend, it is possible to do the library will email, phone 9th. so by e-mailing goodmanh@ or send a letter when they’re The surgery will run from parliament.uk or writing ready to collect – all for only 5.00pm to 5.30pm and is going to Constituency Offi ce, 1 30p per title. to be hosted at the Constituency Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Both of Bishop Auckland’s Offi ce, 1 Cockton Hill Road, Auckland, DL14 6EN. Gillian & Anthony Lamb would like to announce the engagement of libraries, on Woodhouse Lane their Daughter, Amy, to Mr. Christopher Wanless and inside the Town Hall, Wishing you both health, wealth and happiness for the future. have free computer access TAEKWONDO Love Mam, Anthony, Owen, Dominic, Becky & Nanna Margaret. with a range of software A new beginners’ self-defence “It is vital that everyone has a and high-speed Broadband The Mayor of Bishop Auckland, David Wilson, presented Evie with a lovely basket of fl owers. class is to begin at Bishop little bit of self-defence.” Best Wishes Best Wishes internet. Barrington Sports Hall, where Sessions will take place on A special party was held this If you’re looking for tying the knot, before moving home and immediately settled parents can train with their Monday nights and places are week, Wednesday, September information about anything, to Coronation in 1934. In happily. She said she cannot children. limited to 20. To book, contact 30th, at Church View Care CHRISTOPHER WANLESS CHRISTOPHER WANLESS from local amenities to 1944 the couple moved into praise the friendly staff highly Instructor, Katey Wallace, said, Katey on 07901 650 796. Return home to us safe. planning issues, from events Home in South Church when the Grovenor W.M.C., where enough and could not have Love Gillian, Anthony, Owen, sprightly Evelyn Mason they stayed for 8 years before found a better place to live. Dominic, Becky & Nanna to money matters your library can point you in the right celebrated her 101st birthday. moving to the Alma Hotel The very cheery Evie has one FRESH, Margaret. Evelyn, or Evie as she is direction. A reading group at a local library. in South Church Road. They son, Sydney, and one daughter NOT FROZEN As well as books, computers affectionately known, was remained in the pub until their Jean, who both live locally. Services born in Cleethorpes but moved retirement in 1969, spending She has four grandchildren, and information there are lots My favourite book is WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ALTERNATIVE TO A 7 of family friendly activities to Bishop Auckland during the nearly 25 years in the licensing eight great-grandchildren and PLANS DRAWN DAY FROZEN MEAL PROGRAMME. and events for people to First World War, where she trade. After leaving the Alma two great,-great grandchildren. Extensions, conservatories, Title ------We deliver a selection of home-cooked, freshly prepared meals , hot enjoy. There are arts and attended Cockton Hill School. they moved back to their Two of her four grandchildren, loft & garage conversions, After fi nishing her education, & ready to eat, for only £3.95 per day, including Christopher, my hero, sunrooms, garages, alterations crafts events, story times and ------original home in Coronation. Sarah and David, travelled she started work in the offi ce I’ll think of you every day, Tel: 01388 810156 reading groups. After retiring, the couple loved 200 miles to celebrate their FREE DELIVERY. For a free informal chat/visit call: while you’re in Afghanistan. at the United Bus Company, or 07972777568 Lucky readers can also win a Author ------driving around the countryside grandmother’s special day. 01388 771434 or 07531969254 So proud of you, you’re so brave. which was based around visiting many pubs far and The lovely party started with Love you always, Tell us about your £30 book voucher. There are fundraising efforts at two prizes to be won in each Railway Street area. She also wide and Evie held a journal family and friends all there to Amy worked at the Hippodrome x [email protected] library. Library card number where she would give marks appreciate a visit from children WATERWORKS To enter complete the coupon picture house as an usherette to each pub for the food and from St. Andrews school, who and for Ashtons, which was Plumbing & Heating, opposite, pop into your local DD ------beer. sang a selection of songs from library, borrow 2 books and part of Doggarts stores. Unfortunately, Syd died the musical ‘Oliver’ then Bathrooms Fitt ed, Repairs, Outside Taps, AUCKLAND SELF STORAGE She met her future husband enter. Age (if under 16) ------in January, 1992, when he fi nished off with a rousing Radiators, Tiling, etc. Syd Mason, who was born in CONTAINERS Dave Bowes was 89 years-old, but Evie rendition of Happy Birthday No job too small Close House, and they were 24hr Access, own gate keys, etc Telephone Engineer remained living independently Evie! 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For all ceramic, natural or do you run a small limited Tel. 01388 835511 - Mob. 07812994815 Aptec Industrial Estate, West Auckland stone & porcelain wall & company? fl oor tiling I offer a complete Bookkeeping and Accountancy service dealing with all aspects of Bathroom fi tting service VAT, PAYE, Income Tax and Corporation Tax available all from only For a free estimate call Ian £4.00 Co-operative Haven’t you better things to do with your time on 01325 320302 or than struggle with the books? Funeral Care 07929 555 326 Call Carl on 01388 774774 We’ll be there with a caring, HILLCREST Stephenson MR B’s sympathetic service 24-hours a day. AUTOELECTRICS Removals MILNERS Pre-paid Funeral Plans available. Seymour Street, Italian Take Away WINDOW CLEANERS Full Memorial Service available. Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JD Local & National 199 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EL All areas covered Very Good Rates 01388 665553 Free Estimates on request. 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TheThe Bishop Bishop Press, Press, October May 30th, 3rd, 2009.2009 Page 7 STACEY & DAYMOND TENANTS EVICTED FOR HALLOWEEN WALK LOCAL PUBS FAIL TIE THE KNOT ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR CHALLENGE 21 TEST Housing managers have totally unacceptable, including improvement in unacceptable AnA undercover police recently repossessed a house late night parties, riding mini behaviour and if this does operationo has landed fi ve where tenants caused months motorbikes around the estate, not work, take direct action BishopB Auckland pubs in of trouble and intimidation to being abusive to others and to ensure neighbours are hhot water after they served their neighbours. causing damage to property. protected against those who uunderage girls. Staff at Dale & Valley Homes “We extended their act anti-socially.” TheT teenagers, aged 15, went to court to secure the introductory tenancy to Chris added, “We could have boughtb alcohol in Innfusion, eviction of the Williams give them an opportunity to taken action earlier if we TheT Sportsman, Bar Mondo, family from 45 Gudmunsen improve their behaviour but it had had more evidence. We TThe Bishop Bek and The Bay Avenue, Woodhouse Close, made no difference. understand why people are HHorse. after more than a year of anti- “Eventually we went to court reluctant to talk about things TheyT were served fi ve half- social behaviour. and the eviction order took like this but we urge people pintsp of lager, a VK Blue alco- Chris Walton, tenancy effect on September 21st. who are the victims of anti- popp and three glasses of wine. enforcement manager for Dale “This is a good example of social behaviour to come OnceO the girls had been served & Valley Homes, said, “The how we listen to residents’ forward and help us put a stop Last year’s participants had fun taking part in the scary walk. uniformed offi cers entered behaviour of this family was concerns, seek to achieve an to it.” Kick off your October school into Bobby Shafto’s Playbarn the premises; the members of holiday with a Scary Walk and a party food box. staff who served the girls were EVERGREENS HOPE TO RECRUIT for Halloween in aid of the Accompanying adults are fi ned £80 and other drinkers’ An over 50s social club, The On Wednesday, October in Northumberland. Butterwick Hospice at Bishop £2.00 identifi cation was checked. Evergreens, is welcoming new 7th, The Evergreens will Later in the month The Auckland. Tickets must be bought in The operation took place on a members to the fold, with a be viewing an exhibition of Evergreens will hold sessions The popular annual event advance and booking is Thursday night, a popular night Mr & Mrs Nunn cutting their wedding cake. particular focus on getting photography entitled “Among on heraldry, handicrafts, takes place at Whitworth essential. for underage drinkers, and all Stacey Scaife, a 28 year- John Nunn, and the Ushers more men involved. the Moors and Dales of the making electronic music and Hall Country Park, near Tickets are available from of the pubs who failed had old admin assistant, was were Christopher Scaife The club meets every Northern Pennines with Sue healing therapies. Spennymoor, on Monday Bobby Shafto’s Playbarn and signed up to the Challenge 21 married to Daymond Nunn, and Mark Haywood. Stacey Wednesday in Bishop and Trevor Littlewood.” Anyone who would like October 26th, from 6.00pm to the Butterwick Hospice at scheme, whereby pubs pledge a process operator, aged 35, wore an Ellis, strapless bridal Auckland Town Hall. The photos, which are an to visit a session can do so 8.00pm. Bishop Auckland. to check the identifi cation of at St. Andrew’s Church in gown that was decorated Members are often treated to eclectic mix, have been for £4.00 per day. Annual Tickets are priced £7 for For further details telephone anyone who looks under the South Church on Saturday, with crystals and beads, and interesting talks, enlightening amassed over three decades of membership of the group children, to include entrance 01388 603003. age of 21. September 19th. a corset back. She looked demonstrations, trips outside walking the Pennine uplands. cost £30.00. For further Acting Police Sergeant, Anne- The couple had been engaged radiant as she was given away of the area, and exciting A week later, the group will information call 01388 BALLROOM Marie Gray, said that the for just under 2 years, since by her father, James Scaife. activities. undertake a day trip to Kirkharle 602610. information gathered through Daymond proposed on The reception was held at & OLD TIME the operation would be passed Christmas Day, 2007. The Manor House in West CAROL CONCERT A Tea Dance, inspired by Wednesday, October 7th, from on to the constabulary’s The Bridesmaids for the Auckland, and the couple, Bishop Auckland Choral The festive event will take for adults, £6 for concessions ballroom and old time dances, 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Tickets licensing unit. Speaking of wedding were Tammy who live in Langdale Society is presenting ‘A place in Bishop Auckland and £3 for children. They can will be taking place at Bishop for the event cost £2 and are the operation, she said, “The Bennett, Kay Makepeace and Walk, will celebrate their Carol Concert’ on Saturday, Town Hall. be purchased on the door or by Auckland Town Hall on available from the Town Hall. operation was absolutely Carla Nunn, the Best Man was honeymoon in Scotland. December 12th, from 7.30pm. Tickets are on sale now for £7 calling 01388 747621 . Bishop Auckland fantastic.” Chiropractic Clinic “For the fi ve [pubs] that failed, it is an absolute disgrace on 27 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6HS their part, especially as offi cers Tel: 01388 451349 Do you suffer with: have attended licensees E + E CORN •HEADACHES•TRAPPED NERVES•NECK PAIN•BACK meetings and warned them Peel Street, Bishop Auckland PAIN•SCIATICA•PINS & NEEDLES•TENSION this operation would be taking Contact: Dr. Luc Presseau BA DC (Chiropractor) place. Tel. 01388 603333 “Even though they have HALF PRICE CONSULTATION signed up to Challenge 21 they WITH THIS ADVERT! have failed miserably. They DOG FOOD willingly signed up to the A TRAY OF VALUE 6 X 800gram TINS £3.00... BUY 4 TRAYS FOR £10 scheme and it is in their best Age Concern Guaranteed Funeral Plan interests to follow it. Underage A TRAY OF PREMIUM VALUE 6 X 1200gram TINS £5.00... BUY 4 TRAYS FOR £18 drinking leads to anti-social A TRAY OF 4 STAR MEATY CHUNKS 12 X 300gram TINS £3.50... BUY 4 TRAYS FOR £12 behaviour, which is a top Freeze priority for us. the cost “We rely on the pubs to The Sportsman, The Bishop Bek and Bar Mondo all failed to DRY DOG FOODS AT UNBELIEVABLE PRICES!!! support us, and it is in the ID the underage girls, as did Innfusion and The Bay Horse. BREEDER PACK WORKING DOG COMPLETE ONLY... 2 BAGS FOR £15 of your town’s best interest if we all WORKING CRUNCH COMPLETE DOG FOOD £6.00 A BAG... 2 BAGS FOR £10... WOW!!! work together.” “From a policing perspective set alarm bells ringing with the The operation involved over this causes concern. staff.” funeral 20 police offi cers, including “Not only did this youth look Beat the Police continue to investigate 30th November undercover chaperones, his age, this type of alcohol underage drinking. Any POULTRY FEEDS price rise. uniformed offi cers and sale is typical among young information is welcomed and HEN LAYERS PELLETS £6.00... BUYS 4 BAGS FOR £20 SAVE UP Community Support Offi cers. persons out to get as drunk as can be shared by calling 0345 The possibility of further action possible, which should have 60 60 365. TO £175 against the pubs remains. Pop into your Ask for As well as the success of the Jo-Anne’s CATS your FREE operation, police offi cers also Beauty at HairHaus SOPHISTICAT CAT LITTER STILL AT £6.00 A BAG!! local event and Funeral Plan fi ned a 36 year-old woman, find out more. Guide who works at Lazenby’s, £80 01388 600024 www.hairhaus.ltd.uk for selling alcohol to a minor. Autumn offers Offi cers on patrol stopped a Please join us at: St Tropez Spray Tan & Nail Extensions £40.00 15 year-old boy as he left an RACING PIGEONS Age Concern Durham County Spa pedicure with heated Booties & Express Manicure £20.00 HAVENS HIGH PROTEIN (25KG BAGS!!) 5 BAGS FOR £40 7 Atherton Street, Durham, DH1 4DJ off-license with four bottles of alcoholic drinks. Brazilian Bikini Wax £15.00 2 mins walk from Bus Station The sale, just as the sales to 1 Hour Bliss Back Neck & Shoulder massage the girls in the bars, involved a Event Date: Mon 12th & 26th October 2009 with Decleor Facial £20.00 Time: 10am - 3pm business that had signed up to CHECK EVERY WEEK FOR OUR SPECIAL OFFERS Telephone: 0191 374 0931 or 0191 386 3856 the Challenge 21 scheme. Gift Vouchers Available Offer ends 31st October

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Page 6 TheThe Bishop Bishop Press,Press, MayOctober 30th, 3rd, 2009 2009. TheThe Bishop Bishop Press, Press, October May 30th,3rd, 2009. 2009 Page 3 MYSTERY MANGLE BISHOP'S SUPER SLIMMER M & S EMPLOYEES’ BUS STATION A Toft Hill woman who aattends a slimming club in 125 FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE CLOSURE Bishop Auckland Bus Station the station is closed, buses ttheh town is now a shadow wwill be closed for the next two will instead stop in the Market oof her former self, after SSundays due to road works. Place; Go North East’s no. 21 lolosing almost 10 stone. OOn Sundays 4th and 11th to Newcastle will depart from HHeather Withers Colling, OOctober, Durham County the stop on the north side of wwho attends Slimming CCouncil will be carrying out Market Place, while Arriva WWorld sessions at St eessential repairs to the road buses will use the stops on the MMary’s Church in Bishop ssurfaceu of the station. While south side. AAuckland, was recently aawarded the title of DDurham and Cleveland BARRINGTON WWoman of the Year by the oorganisation, and she will REUNION nnow go forward to the DidD you attend Bishop The event will be hosted at the nnational fi nals, taking place BarringtonB between 1985 and Cricket Club on South Church Historian Tom Hutchinson and wife Margret with the mystery on October 11th. 1995?1 Road, Bishop Auckland. South Church mangle at The Discovery Centre exhibition. Heather joined slimming A re-union will be held Tickets cost £5 each and all A local historian is hoping to where it was used and who world in April, 2008. She forfo those who attended the proceeds will go to Cancer unravel the pressing problem by.” was followed by her mum, schoolsc between these dates, Research UK. To purchase a of a mystery mangle as he Project offi cer, Ann Collins, Christine, who has also lost fromfr 7.30pm to 11.30pm on ticket, forward your details to unveils his latest exhibition. said, “Tom’s last exhibition of a fantastic 4 stone and 6 Saturday,S November 28th. [email protected]. The historic object is among Bishop Auckland postcards was pounds. hundreds of artefacts, including extremely popular with over Heather decided to join WACKY WITCHES photographs and maps, on 430 visitors to the centre. the group after a family show at The Discovery Centre “At his last book signing he holiday to Australia, M & S employees Anne Marie Craggs, John Dunn, Debbie Cant, store manager Julie Pearson, WORKSHOP in Fore Bongate as part of a sold out after just two days and where she worried that she Jean Elliot, Anne Dobson, Valarie Ginsberg and Janice Hunt. Back by popuar demand, a between 8 and 12, through a ‘Memories of South Church’ had to get more books printed might develop deep thein Wacky Witches Workshop day of potions and magic. Employees at Marks & employees in stores and offi ces Craig McKeown, Head of display by local expert, Tom so we know there are a lot of thrombosis on the fl ight will be taking place at the Black uniform is preferred but Spencer in Bishop Auckland across the country challenged Tyneside & Teesside for M&S, Hutchinson. people out there with a real due to her weight. Town Hall on Tuesday, is not essential. have raised an impressive to raise £1.25million in 125 said, “All of our employees “The pictures span the last 100 interest in local history. Once a size 28, Heather is October 27th, from 10.30am Places on the workshop are £3,133 for the Great North days as part of the retailer’s have really pulled out the years of life in South Church “We are always looking for now down to a size 8 to 10, to 3.30pm. limited to 20, so, to book a East Air Ambulance over the 125th birthday celebrations. stops to get behind the 125 including local families, people like Tom who would after losing a staggering 9 Two friendly, wacky witches place, contact the Town Hall last 125 days. This target has been smashed, Fundraising Challenge and images of the old brewery, like to show their collections or stone 9 ½ pounds. Heather demonstrates just how big she used be. will guide pupils, aged on 01388 602610. To help celebrate their success, with M&S employees pulling the Bishop Auckland store the station and the pits,” said works at the Discovery Centre. She now embraces life and fantastic. Winning the district now moving to a new venue. Craig McKeown, Head of together to raise over £2million deserves a special mention for Tom, a geographer and local “We are also interested in loves riding her horse. She fi nal was a very emotional Meetings will now take Tyneside & Teesside for M&S, for local and regional charities. its extra hard work. COOP FUNDRAISER historian. “But the mangle is a hearing from people who may said, "Seeing how successful experience. "I can't believe place in the function room and Jonathan Smith, Head At the Bishop Auckland store, “I’m sure that the Great A fundraiser for The Royal Street on Saturday, October bit of a puzzle. like to volunteer to help us keep other members are really does how much my life has changed. of Cockton Hill Club every of Ireland for M&S, made a fundraising initiatives have North East Air Ambulance is National Institute for the Deaf 3rd. Staff will be wearing their “It was given on loan to us by the centre open to the public and inspire me. I love being in a I can't wait to go to the national Thursday at 9.30am, 5.15pm fl ying visit to the store to meet included a sponsored bike delighted with the £3,113 that will be held by staff of Co- pyjamas while collecting for Derek Ward, of D Ward Autos, provide help and information to group, the support from my fi nals and represent Durham and 7.00pm. the team. ride, afternoon tea for current has been raised and it’s been Operative Travel in Newgate the charity. Bishop Auckland, and is quite visitors.” new friends and food ideas are and Cleveland." For more information, The funds were raised under and retired staff, a customer great to be able to congratulate ornate with pictures of miners For more information about Due to large increase in Michelle Fish contact consultant, Alison, on the M&S 125 Fundraising collection in store and a everyone personally for their on the base. But all we know forthcoming exhibitions at member numbers, the club is 07785344499. 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