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Published at: Saturday 5th November 2016 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 196 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, 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 Bishop Auckland 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 Darlington 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 County Durham 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, or call 01388 604419 Continued on page 3 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. EXPERIENCED Will friends please meet INDOW LEANER for service in St Andrew’s W C Church, South Church, REQUIRED Bishop Auckland at 2.30pm on Monday 7th November, Immediate Start followed by cremation at the Wear Valley Excellent Rates of Pay Crematorium, Coundon. Family flowers only please. Call David Donations in lieu of flowers may be left in church for on church funds. 07866 205 071 Town Council 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.