Published at: Saturday 5th November 2016 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 196 Civic Hall Square, , ress DL4 1AH. p P Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 o Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 The ish B At the heart www.bishoppress.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] New members join Community Auckland Castle to Peer Mentors project host pop-up museum

The past, present and ment Store, Backhouse future of is Bank at the Market Place, being explored in a special which will soon be trans- pop-up museum, launching formed into a Spanish Art on Saturday 5th November. Gallery, the Robinson Arch Look Past the Present, outside Auckland Castle curated by a group of com- and Bishop Auckland Magis- munity volunteers, will run trates Court. in partnership with the Anyone who visits the ex- Auckland Castle Trust at hibition will also be invited Bishop Auckland Town Hall to plot their own memories until 24th December. on a special town map. It forms part of a three The pop-up museum’s 20 year project by the Trust, community curators, in- designed to support grass- cluding school students, roots heritage and encour- families and pensioners, age communities to explore have spent more than four their local history. months developing the Using items donated by project, which will also Jim Cunningham, third from left and other dignitaries are joined by Ron Hogg, centre, project participants and include an exploration of the general public, along- Kingsway, Theatre Corner, who presented certificates to the new Community Peer Mentors. side new work specially the former Yorkshire Bank After a 5 week course at Coundon and Shildon areas. Cunningham said: “We now commissioned from artist Building at Newgate Street Bishop Auckland Commu- The new volunteers are have nearly 50 Community Sarah Farooqi, the exhibi- and the Town Hall itself. nity Fire Station, 15 new in addition to a further 14 Peer Mentors trained and tion will explore nine key The pop up museum at volunteers have joined the mentors who have complet- volunteering to help change sites around the town and Bishop Auckland Town Hall ranks of the Community ed a two-day course held in people’s lives and support the impact they have had will be open for free, six Peer Mentors project and to provide ad- them to reintegrated back on helping to shape its days a week in line with the are now ready to provide ditional support to people into society. current landscape. usual Town Hall opening support to vulnerable and in Darlington and Bishop “The project has proved to This includes the grade II hours, which are available isolated people in the Auckland. be a great success in the listed McIntyre building, online at www.bishopauck- Bishop Auckland, Leeholme, Project coordinator, Jim Darlington area and owing the 1890s Doggarts Depart- landtownhall.org. to the fantastic results we are now ready to expand into Bishop Auckland with the aim of covering the whole of by mid-2018. “We aim to support those suffering from anti-social 12/11/2016 York Christmas Market £12.50 £11.50 behaviour or neighbour- 12/11/2016 Doncaster Christmas Market £14.50 £13.50 hood disputes, perceived or real, while assisting 19/11/2016 York Christmas Shopper - to reduce the pressure St Nicholas Fair £15.50 £14.50 on frontline services by engaging with individuals 19/11/2016 Leeds Christmas Shopper £12.50 £11.50 who make frequent calls 26/11/2016 Bury Christmas Market £16.50 £15.50 and demands on services. “A significant proportion 26/11/2016 Carlisle Christmas Shopper £14.00 £13.00 of cases involving frequent 03/12/2016 York Xmas Shopping £15.50 £14.50 callers stem from unmet needs resulting in an ex- 04/12/2016 Manchester Xmas Shopping £17.00 £16.00 tremely negative impact of a person’s wellbeing, 10/12/2016 Leeds Market £12.50 £11.50 feelings of isolation and 10/12/2016 Liverpool Xmas Shopper £16.00 £15.00 vulnerability. “The course is delivered by a brilliant professional Book online at in coaching and mentoring, and provides an opportuni- www.garnettscoaches.com ty for experiential learning,

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Fully archived online at bishoppress.com email us at: [email protected] The Bishop Press Issue 196 Saturday 5th November 2016 Page 1 Passed Away Hospital Radio DJ recognised Ruby Tooby as a local superhero Peacefully on 30th October in Holly Lodge Care Home, Ruby, Nee Eddleston, aged 93 years of Bishop Auckland Does your child complain they have nothing to do? Devoted Wife of the late Visit www. Bill, a sadly missed Mam countydurhamfamilies.info of Ken & Janet, Mother-in- or like www.facebook.com/ Law to June, loving Nan to youngdurham for events, Sam & Dawn. Also a dear news and young people’s Sister to Allan, Sister-in- activities. Law to Olga, Aunt and good friend to many.

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Christmas event Dennis Duncan (centre) receives his award from Police, Crime & Victims’ Commis- sioner Ron Hogg and Cllr Joy Allen. This year’s Bishop Auckland St Anne’s Church will be A Bishop Auckland Hospital fundraising for local chari- that Dennis is recognised Town Council Christmas open and offer a warm Radio DJ has been ties and during his work for all that he does within Celebration event will welcome of mince pies, rewarded for his long-term with community radio, the local community and be held on Friday 18th hot drinks and mulled contribution to local com- which he has done since he raising money for charity. November from 4.30pm- wine together with special munities. was 16 years-old. He is a fabulous guy and 6pm in the Market Place. ‘Reindeer Food’. Dennis Duncan, from “He has encouraged and local superhero and I wish The free event includes a Two prayer stations hosted Shildon, received a surprise worked with young people, him all the best.” school parade, live enter- by St Anne’s Primary School visit from Ron Hogg, passing on his skills and The surprise visit took tainment and a visit from will also feature with their Durham’s Police, Crime and knowledge, and helping place at an event organ- a very special person who ‘Light up our Town’ theme. Victims’ Commissioner, them to get involved in ised by Auckland Hospital will make an exclusive ap- To receive more infor- and Cllr Joy Allen, Portfo- local radio and community Radio at The Spice Lounge pearance on the Town Hall mation about the event lio Holder for Safer Com- projects. He has never let in Bishop Auckland, where balcony all the way from contact the Town Council munities on Monday 31st his visual impairment Dennis was presented with the North Pole! on 01388 609852. October. hinder his voluntary work. a certificate and a medal Ron said, “Dennis’s out- “Dennis gets up at five o’ for his achievements. standing voluntary work clock every morning to Councillor Joy Allen said, @BishopPress for others should clearly be deliver newspapers in his “Far too often a volunteer’s recognised. He has shown local community, whatever time and effort goes unrec- endless commitment to the weather. It is important ognised, so it was a real pleasure to accompany the Domestics Direct Police, Crime and Victims’ IF Electrical & Commissioner to surprise Security Appliance Repairs quality car sales 20 Years’ Experience, serving Dennis with his certificate long established | low rate finance | debit/ the Bishop Auckland area Washing Machines, Tumble and medal. credit cards accepted | hpi checked | part Intruder Alarms - CCTV - Fire Dryers, Electric Cookers, “Dennis was in the company exchange welcome | rac approved dealer - Smoke Detection - Access Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers of so many friends and Control - Security Lighting - family and his extensive Electrical Installation, NAPIT FIND US ON FACEBOOK 01388 778492 free local call out work for charities and the Approved Call Darren wider community has been Tel: Shaun Hope recognised. He is one of 07857 813 393 Daytime: 07949 905 581 our many unsung local IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? [email protected] Evening: 01388 721 882 heroes.” Crime and Road Traffic Offences • Matrimonial NC PLUMBING Family • Children • General Litigation SERVICES All plumbing requirements undertaken Funeralcare From a drip to a full bathroom refit. Complete Bathroom specialist, Providing a caring personal service available Full tiling and wall cladding service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Full Power Flush Service. Personal Injury Claims • Conveyancing Central heating problems repaired. Business Leases • Wills & Probate No job too small Bishop Auckland Funeralcare Out of hours call available Fylands House, Tindale Crescent, DL14 9AS Call Neil on: Tel: 01388 606660 M: 07882 233 219 01388 603 525 www.cwbooth.co.uk Tel: 01740 656166 www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare Page 2 Saturday 5th November 2016 Issue 196 The Bishop Press Bishop Auckland girl directs Community Peer music video for Hong Kong artist Mentors project

From page 1 can choose where they would like to work to using techniques includ- support clients. ing role play, large group Community Peer Mentors discussions and creative work in pairs when engaging exercises.” with a client to establish For anyone interested in the root cause of particular becoming involved in the issues. The objective is to project the next 5 week empower and encourage training course will be held people to actively engage in the Newton Aycliffe and with the community by areas as the signposting them to the project looks to expand into most appropriate support those communities. network. The training is free and No previous experience will start on Wednesday in volunteering or sup- 25th January 2017 at Spen- porting people is required Left to right: Richard Flood (producer), Savannah Betts (artist), Sophie Teasdale (direc- nymoor Community Fire and people from all back- tor), Adrian Jackson (drone pilot), Geoffrey Ramm (behind the scenes videographer). Station from 6pm, lasting grounds are welcome. Sophie Teasdale, 22, at King James 1 Academy, props, locations and a for 2½ hours. Especially important are from Bishop Auckland has now co-owns a company, shooting schedule. “We are looking for moti- life experiences: whatever recently had a hand in Von Fox Promotions, along- The video involved a lot vated, caring and enthusi- has happened in the past creating a new surreal but side Richard Flood, a film- of underwater scenes, astic individuals of all ages will not automatically soothing music video for maker from South Shields. bonfires, smoke and double to help support vulnerable be a barrier to a person the title track Warning by Richard and Sophie worked exposures. and isolated individuals,” becoming a Community singer songwriter Savannah together to create the It is the third music video said Mr Cunningham. “It is Peer Mentor. Betts, originally from Hong avant-garde piece of work, that Sophie has created fast moving and has proved To register an interest or Kong but currently residing and liaised closely with alongside Richard Flood as to be very enjoyable and require further information in Newcastle upon Tyne. Savannah to make sure part of their Von Fox Pro- practical; the training cer- please do not hesitate to Sophie, who became in- she was on board with all motions venture. The first tainly prepares the volun- contact the project coordi- terested in the visual arts the new ideas they came two were for local band teers to meet and support nator Jim Cunningham on: after studying A-Level Pho- up with. They planned Celestine’s tracks The vulnerable and isolated 0300 003 1818 or jim.cun- tography, Art and Media everything from wardrobe, Man Who Cried Wolf, and people.” ningham@restorativehub. Winter Sky. Once trained, the mentors org.uk. THOMAS WRIGHT HOUSE GUEST ACCOMMODATION & RESTAURANT Recently opened after (Formerly The Marquis of Granby) High Street, Byers Green, Co Durham, DL6 7PF major refurbishment Tel: 01388 664716 Email: [email protected] Open every day from 12 noon Lunches, Afternoon Teas, Evening Meals, Sunday Lunch (12 noon - 8pm)

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The Bishop Press Issue 196 Saturday 5th November 2016 Page 3 Fresh cooked meals Peter and Terry use anniversary served with a smile celebration to raise charity funds

If you are you living alone, Centre can produce a fresh unable to cook, or ill, and cooked two course meal live in the Bishop Auckland delivered to your door on and area, Tuesdays and Thursdays for or in sheltered accommo- only £3.80. dation, then Woodhouse Telephone 01388 450838 Close Church Community for further details. Housing drop-in support sessions

Dales Homestay run drop in with other services. support sessions for anyone The sessions are held fort- needing housing related nightly on Wednesdays at support and advice, in- The Four Clocks, Bishop cluding any aspect of your Auckland, from 1.30- current tenancy, claiming 3.30pm and at Castlebridge benefits, budgeting your Treatment Centre, Market finances, any general Place on Thursdays from Terry Egglestone , centre, presents a cheque for £445 to Dorothy Davison and other concerns you may have 9.30-11.30am. members of the Bishop Auckland Fundraising Group of Marie Curie about your living and finan- For further information Peter and Terry Egglestone of the month in the Com- Hall 2-5pm. cial arrangements, finding and details of other venues from Newton Aycliffe cel- munity Fire Station of A sherry reception will be education and training and times, contact Dales ebrated their 60th wedding Watling Road in Bishop followed by afternoon tea courses, or getting in touch Homestay on 01388 779417. anniversary with family Auckland at 1.30pm. and seasonal entertain- and friends recently. The group’s next venture is ment. The thoughtful couple a Christmas Afternoon Tea Tickets priced £15 are avail- Walk 4 Life asked that guests did on Sunday 11th December able by calling Elizabeth not bring presents to the in West Auckland Memorial Varley on 01388 606075. Walk 4 Life Bishop then why not come along party but instead make a Auckland, funded nation- and join the local Walk 4 donation to Marie Curie. ally by the Walk Unlimited Life group? They presented a cheque Remembrance services social enterprise, is a local “The short walk is free and for £445 to the Bishop branch that encourages very friendly and welcom- Auckland Fundraising Bishop Auckland Town ganisations, after which a families and adults to walk ing. Group of Marie Curie at Council in partnership with Service of Remembrance more, eat well live longer, “The group meet outside the local group’s recent the Royal British Legion is will be held in St. Anne’s by making small lifestyle Bishop Auckland Town Hall meeting. organising a Remembrance Church, in the Market Place changes that add up to big every Thursday from 10am The money raised will be Sunday Service and Parade. at around 11:15am. health benefits. until 11am.” used to provide ‘end of life The event will be held on There will also be a Service A spokesperson said: “If For further information care’ in the area. Sunday 13th November of Remembrance held at you want to take your first contact Victoria Lee, Well- A spokesperson praised commencing at the War St Cuthberts Church in steps in improving your being Development Officer, the couple’s decision and Memorial in the Market High , on Sunday health and fitness, or if you Durham County Council on reminded anyone inter- Place, Bishop Auckland at November 13th at 10am. For just was to stay healthy, 07584 141202 ested in supporting Marie 10.30am. more information contact Curie nurses that they Wreaths will be laid by church warden, Barrie PHASE ELECTRICS meet on the first Tuesday members of various or- Kirton on 01388 333118. Domestic & Commercial Full/Part Rewires | Extra Sockets | Lighting | MILNER’S CLEANING Periodic Inspections | Landlord Certificates | CONTRACTORS Fault Finding | New Cooker/Shower Installations | Window cleaning - Houses Fuse Board Upgrades | Inspection & Testing | & Businesses from £3 24 hr Call Out | 100% Customer Satisfaction | Gutters cleaned & repaired All work Part P Certified and Guaranteed | RMH from £5 No Job Too Big or Too Small Call Steve 07873416943 CAR SALES Garden maintenance, St Helens Auckland Retail Park, Bishop Auckland, DL14 9TT home repair service, office Big Enough to Cope, Small Enough to Care View our vehicles at www.rmhcarsales.com & domestic cleaning CALL: 01388 776150 07582570308 OR: 07900 281 601

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An artisanal market, The Christmas Food & pop-up pub and family fun Craft Market is free to with Father Christmas, are attend, with a suggested £1 among a host of seasonal donation for entry into St activities beginning in Peter’s Chapel. Bishop Auckland. Additional adult craft work- Throughout November and shops, including wreath December, Auckland Castle making, candle making, will be hosting a feast of fabric and felt and willow festive treats, including the reindeers, will be held return of its popular Christ- throughout December, with mas Food & Craft Market. full listings available online. The market, running from The Library Tea Room will Friday 18th to Sunday 20th also be hosting special November, will feature breakfast and afternoon more than 40 regional teas with Father Christmas food producers and artisan on December 3rd, 4th, 10th craftspeople, selling eve- and 11th, as well as Dinner rything from sweets and in the Library evenings, in- food gifts, to glassware, cluding seasonal five course ceramics and festive deco- feasts, on November 24th rations. and December 16th. The Castle’s St Peter’s Those hoping to sample Chapel will also be open even more of the seasonal for tours on all three days. spirit can sign up for a Gin On the Saturday and Sunday Masterclass with Durham only, the Chapel will be Gin on December 9th, or hosting family-friendly toast the festivities at a Past president, David Breden presents a cheque for £2,000 to Jane Long from the Heel Christmas Craft activities, special Pop-up Pub with & Toe Charity. offering children aged 11 Black Paw Brewery on and under the chance to December 15th. During last week’s meeting for £2,000 to representa- very successful golf tour- make their own baubles, Full listings, pricing and at the Park Head Hotel, tives of two charities: nament organised by the garlands and mini wreaths opening times for all events Bishop Auckland Rotary Heel and Toe and Prostate Rotary Club’s Sports Com- to decorate their tree at can be found online at Club past president David Cancer UK. mittee, chaired by rotarian home. www.aucklandcastle.org. Breden presented cheques The funding came from a Peter Cooke.

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Shildon Salvation Army, A spokesperson for the based at Cross Street will appeal said; “Anyone once again be partnered by wishing to donate a toy Wilko’s Hardware Store in can do so by taking them Bishop Auckland, who will to Wilko’s in the Newgate be collecting new toys to Centre, or by contacting donate to the Army’s Give Linda at the store on 01388 a Child a Christmas appeal. 451530.” Lost and found in Wilko’s

Earlier this year, in July, the bag, as the purchase a Sports Direct branded was made by debit card. carrier bag containing “We would like to try and purchased goods was left get the items to their in Wilko’s in the Newgate rightful owner. Centre in Bishop Auckland. “If you think the items A spokesperson said: “The may belong to you, please owner can be identified by contact the store on 01388 the receipt which was in 451530 and ask for Linda.” BASH AAP priorities Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club players got off to a great start as the new National Junior League got underway Members of the commu- event Shildon’s Locomotion Looking to follow up on last Kieron and Jamie unlucky The ‘A’ Team finished the nity will be able to vote Museum on Thursday 17th season’s National Junior to lose to the number one day completing a hat trick on the AAP’s priorities for November from 6pm-8pm. League title, the Bishop player in 5 ends. of wins with a 6-3 victory the coming year at Bishop For more details see the Auckland TTC Teams came The ‘B’ Team put the two over Northumberland Auckland and Shildon AAP’s Bishop Press Facebook page. away with a strong start losses behind them to which see them top the after the first set of this finish with a 7-2 victory League, two points clear. J. DUNN Bishop’s Sports Bar seasons matches. over Ormesby B, with The ‘B’ Team finished the HEATING & PLUMBING Kingsway - 01388 601439 Both teams faced off in the Jamie and Kieron picking opening series in fifth Gas Safe Registered first round, with the ‘A’ up maximums and John place. LIVE IN NOVEMBER For All Boiler Team of Sam Hume, Lee Waterworth just losing out Bishop Auckland Table Sun 6th ANDREW KING Installations Tinkler and Ed Sett coming 13-11 in the 5th end in the Tennis Club is always (Elvis Tribute) out 9-0 victors over Jamie final game. looking for new members Services & Sat 12th Nok Revolver Collins, Kieron Bowes, and The victory would have of all ages and abilities, Repairs John Waterworth. seen John appear on the along with engaging with Free Quote Sun 13th 1 0 1 The ‘A’ Team continued next ranking national list community groups, schools Tel: 07826527952 Sat 19th F A B its winning ways with a but Jamie Collins however and businesses. For more 01388 720009 Sun 20th BELTA 9-0 win over Darlington B picked up the needed information, contact Matt while the ‘B’ Team found number of wins and his on 07411 018856 or visit Engine Diagnostics, EML, ABS AIRBAG etc, Free Battery matters harder going down name will be on the www.bishopaucklandttc. Testing, Air ConditioningHILL CServiceRE Centre,ST Starter Motor, 7-2 to Ormseby A with both ranking list. co.uk. Alterations,AUTOELECTRICS Supplied, Fitted & Repaired, Seymour Street,Key Coding, Bishop ECY Auckland, Coding DL14 6JD Barry Hackworth CONSTRUCTION Valley Ind Estate OF HEIGHINGTON VILLAGE Engine Shildon R.J.A. Free Battery Air Conditioning Diagnostics, EML, Wrought Iron Kipling DRIVES & PATIOS TRANSFORMED Testing Service Centre DL4 1HF ABS AIRBAG etc High Quality Gates Auto Body Repairs We specialise in; Garden Fences - Wall Railings BLOCK PAVING - FLAGGING Alternators Scratches, bumper scuffs, Key Coding, - Free Estimates & FENCING - WALLS Starter Motor Supplied, Fitted dents, alloy wheels ECU Coding Advice on any project Please call or I can come to DRIVEWAYS REPAIRED & Repaired - Experienced Tradesmen you! All Building Work Undertaken - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION PLEASE RING Tel: 01388 604717 Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 07786 067 358 Tel: 01325 312675 Email: [email protected] Mob: 07957 612466 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 01388 607 167 30 Years Experience meikles 7A Chester Street Bishop Auckland Bands at the Grand solicitors County Durham South Church Road, Bishop Auckland Dl14 7LP Bands on Saturday FAMILY CHILDREN WILLS Car Repairs 5th Nov THE GRAHAM PROBATE LPAs LITIGATION Specialising in Mitsubishi HENDERSON EXPERIENCE MENTAL HEALTH All Makes & Models - 19th Nov THE BANDITS Serviced and Repaired EMPLOYMENT Carvery every Sunday from 12 noon till CONVEYANCING MOT - Diagnostics 4pm Sunday Karaoke from 5pm Bookings now being taken for CRIMINAL 07707189898 Christmas Day and Christmas Fayre YOUR LOCAL facebook.com/ [email protected] thegrandbishop LEGAL EXPERTS 07463 161961 01388 451 122 The Bishop Press Issue 196 Saturday 5th November 2016 Page 7 ess op Pr The ish Sport B Local leagues, competitions and events... St Mary’s update Biathlon success for

St Mary’s U9 Aces had a The U14’s gave a great per- in the BAFC squad against Bishop teenager fantastic game against formance away at Poulton Aycliffe and Crook and Middleton Rangers going Allstars but lost 3-2 in a three in the Spennymoor On 16th October, Matthew behind by 3 goals only for very close game with Jack squad against Darlington Bradley from Bishop them to fight back and win Purdham and Tom Brown RA. Auckland competed in the 5-4. Scorers were Jack Dale scoring. The U18’s are booked up Yorkshire Biathlon Cham- (2), Bradley Currie (2) and The U15 Aces drew 1-1 for the 3-day Easter Open pionships held at York Adam Petty. against Boro Rangers in an Tournament in Eindhoven, University. Matthew was The U9 Kings also had excellent game. Holland next Easter, competing as an Independ- a great win away at The U15 Kings lost out gaining valuable experi- ent in the under 19’s age Greatham with goals from against Thirsk with Ben ence playing foreign op- group. Tyler Richardson, Mason Shaw scoring. position and are looking He started strongly com- Wright, Joel Butler and The U7 Aces had another for any sponsors that are pleting the 1600 metre McKenzie Kirtley. great win over Norton & able to help in any way. run in a time of 5 minutes The U10 Aces played the Stockton with goals from Contact the club website at and 13 seconds and taking U10 Kings and it was the Luke Thomson (4), Harley basmj.net. Odyssey Phone first place in his category. Kings who came out on top Whittaker (3), and Blake Systems are the first to After a three hour break with goals from Ben Crinion Taylor. come forward to help with Matthew competed in the Bishop Auckland biathlete, (4), Cobie Woods and Dan The U8 Aces drew 4-4 in Sponsorship. 200 metre swim next. He Matthew Bradley. Walton. an excellent game against Four ex or current St completed this in a time of The U11 Aces also played Leven with Luca McMahon Mary’s players started in 1.58.78 seconds, winning in run. Having won this com- the U11 Kings in a league scoring all four goals. the Durham County FA his category again. petition he has qualified game and it was the Kings The U8 Kings played U18 team this week in a Matthew won the category to compete in the British again who came out on Stockton Town with Timmy great 3-0 win. Keeper Carl overall with over 2400 Biathlon Championships top with goals from Jack Burandt and Jake Wilkinson Robinson, Dominic Curl, points and took medals being held at Solihull at the Pillington, Kieran Pattison, scoring. Luke Bailey and Gareth for best swim and best end of November. Adam Laverick, Adam The U17’s had a great win McMahon, who scored Wilson, Ethan Flint, Scott away at Durham Athletic twice all starred. 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