Published at: Saturday 21st August 2010 First Floor, Town Council Offi ces, Issue 037 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] Youngster seeks sponsorship Bands tune up for for beauty pageant street concerts

A Bishop Auckland teen is these days so I think I they don’t have to be fake Shoppers in Bishop gramme off on Saturday, hoping to gain sponsorship might change and be dif- to be beautiful. Auckland will be getting 14th August and were so that she can enter a ferent. “I want youngsters to into the swing of summer followed by four-piece national beauty pageant. “I want to learn to be them- this month during a series Tudor pipe and drum Sophie Brown, who prefers be known selves and try of street concerts. band Wulfengrimm and an to be called Skye Couture, as to stop them The town’s Newgate Street accordion-playing clown on needs £75 in sponsorship from trying will be the venue for a Thursday 19th August. in order to compete in the to number of live perfor- On Saturday, 21st August, Miss English Diamonds UK mances throughout August. rockabilly trio Root’n competition. Organised by Durham Toot’n will be encourag- The pageant is being County Council, the ing shoppers to enjoy a held in Manches- events will feature bands musical break. ter on 18th showcasing a range of The Vieux Carre Jazzmen, September. styles from jazz to rocka- a four-piece traditional Sixteen be a billy. jazz band, will be en- year-old size zero and Steve McCormick, Bishop tertaining the crowds on Sophie fake.” Auckland town centre Thursday, 26th August, appeared Miss English manager, said: “The street when the clown will make on GMTV last Diamonds UK is concerts are the latest a return visit. year with her mother a beauty pageant addition to our ever-grow- And on Saturday, 28th after she decided she which is open to all ing programme of town August, the programme wanted breast enhance- ages between 5 and centre entertainment. will come to an end with ment surgery, but has 24 years. “With a wide variety of The Lovetones. since changed her mind. me and not as a Jordan Contestants will take part acts performing there is Performances will take She said, “I have now wannabe.” in fashion wear and formal certain to be something to place in the Newgate moved Katie Price from Sophie now hopes to be wear rounds, as well as an suit everyone’s tastes and Street pedestrian area at being my main idol to a campaigner for natural interview round. I’m sure it will provide an 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm second best. This is mainly beauty, and a role model Companies that sponsor excellent accompaniment and 2.30pm and will last because I don’t want to be for girls like her, saying, entrants are given free for shoppers as they go about 30 minutes. her anymore. I’ve realised “I plan to conquer the tickets to the event, about their day.” For more information I don’t need to be like her, beauty pageant world and which will be attended by Gypsy swing trio Con- contact Steve McCormick there are far too many get natural beauty out tv crews, newspapers and traband kicked the pro- on 01388 761 957. people wanting boob jobs there and show people magazines. They will also be able to advertise their company on the night with an advertising stand. Anyone interested in spon-

soring Sophie can contact TRAVEL WITH GARNETTS FOR MILES OF SMILES her via her website at Book Now For One Of Our Upcoming www.skyecouture.co.uk. Day Breaks Sunday 22nd August Monday 23rd August Purple MYSTERY TOUR FLAMINGOLAND (ad not inc) ladies Adult: £10.50 Child: £9.50 Adult: £11.50 Child: £10.50 Monday 23rd August Tuesday 24th August A group of women from GRANGE OVER SANDS PENNINE CRUISE (lunch included) Bishop Auckland are Adult: £12.00 Child: £11.00 Adult: £26.50 Child: £25.50 hoping to raise money for the eating disorder Tuesday 24th August Wednesday 25th August charity, B-Eat, after being LIGHTWATER VALLEY (ad not inc) WET N WILD (ad not inc) inspired by the daughter Adult: £9.00 Child: £8.00 Adult: £9.00 Child: £8.00 of one of the ladies who is bravely battling with Wednesday 25th August Thursday 26th August anorexia. SEAHOUSES & HOLY ISLAND ALTON TOWERS (ad not inc) The Purple Ladies all Adult: £12.00 Child: £11.00 Adult: £16.50 Child: £15.50 enjoy similar interests in bike rallies and rock music and are planning a night Call us now on 01388 604419 of rock at The Belvedere Or visit our Booking Agents, Bondgate Newsagents, on 26th November, along 45 Fore Bondgate, 01388 602186 with a number of other www.garnettscoaches.com fund-raising events.

In full colour online at www.bishoppress.com email us at: bishop [email protected] The Bishop Press Issue 037Saturday 21st August 2010 Page 1 Want to quit Outstanding Androids craft smoking? session

Do you want to kick the the Elgar Suite at Bishop A story and craft session habit and give up smoking? Auckland Town Hall every is to take place at Bishop If so, get yourself down Saturday from 9.30am to Auckland Town Hall on to one of the two NHS 11.30am. Tuesday 24th August from smokers’ support sessions “You don’t need an ap- 10am to 11.30am. in the town. pointment and you can The session, entitled Sessions take place at access medication and Space Hop: Outstanding the Four Clocks Centre support which make you Androids, ties in with the on Newgate Street every four times more likely to library’s summer reading Wednesday morning from succeed,” encouraged a challenge. 11am to 1pm, and in spokesperson. The event will be repeated at Woodhouse Close Library from 1.30pm to Customers invited to 3.00pm. Places are limited so to AGM book a place, contact the Town Hall on 01388 602610 Housing management insist on this. or Woodhouse Close company Dale & Valley Anyone wanting to ask a Library on 01388 604612. Homes will be holding its question should contact Annual General Meeting David Sanders at Dale Train to be a teaching on September 14th and & Valley House at 27 is inviting customers to Longfi eld Road on South attend. Church Enterprise Park, assistant The board would appre- Bishop Auckland, DL14 Would you like to work in role and responsibilities tember from 9.30am to ciate advance notice of 6XB. a school, but think you of a Teaching Assistant, 12.30pm. Training will any questions but will not The meeting will be held might not have the right working as a team, be provided for anyone Bondgate Hand at Dale & Valley House qualifi cations? positive relationships with needing to brush up their Car Wash & from 6.15pm on Tuesday, From September, LEAP pupils, policies and legal English or Maths. Valeting Centre September 14th. Skills for Life Centre aspects. It will be based The cost of the training (Former Belton Tyres) is providing a course on new occupational will be £200 with conces- Bishop Auckland Services leading to a qualifi cation standards for working sions for people on certain Hand car wash as a Teaching Assistant. within the school environ- benefi ts. from £3.50 EARN £100 - £650 P/W Training will run through- ment and lead to a full For further information or Working from home. out the school year and Cache Teaching Assistant to book a place, contact Part/Full Valets available P/FT 07786 334442 includes taught sessions NVQ Level 2 qualifi cation. LEAP Skills for Life Centre (Booked by Appointment) (24hrs) and practical experience The course will be in on 01833 690281 or Shildon Tel: 07906 785 235 www.1k-per-week.co.uk in schools. Shildon and will start on Children’s Centre on 01388 The training will cover the Wednesday, 15th Sep- 777613. International TYRES FRESH, MILNERS “Part Worn Tyres Available” NOT FROZEN WINDOW CLEANERS All areas covered John Garnett. Tel 07831 729402 WE PROVIDE YOU WITH AN ALTERNATIVE TO A 7 Patios, Conservatories, • NEW TYRES Unit C1 DAY FROZEN MEAL PROGRAMME. & Gutters also cleaned. • REMOULDS Romanway Ind. Est. We deliver a selection of home-cooked, freshly prepared meals , hot & • TYRE REPAIRS Tindale Crescent Telephone ready to eat, for only £3.95 per day, including • WHEEL BALANCING Bishop Auckland & TRACKING Co Durham. DL14 9AW FREE DELIVERY. For a free informal chat/visit call: 776150 Tel: 01388 661231 01388 771434 or 07531969254

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Fraudsters claiming to details in order to arrange becoming suspicious, who for stabbing accused be refunding council tax a refund of money. I would, confi rmed the caller was a payments are targeting therefore, urge people to be fraud. A Bishop Auckland man is to which involved several householders in County extremely cautious if they Keith Wanley, commu- be sentenced at Teesside soldiers. Durham. receive a call from someone nity safety manager, said, Crown Court after he The footage showed Durham County Council has asking for personal informa- “I would urge all residents admitted wounding with Hannon being assaulted by received several reports of tion such as bank details.” to question individuals intent to cause grievous another man. The tape also someone claiming to work County Durham and Dar- who telephone or visit a bodily harm when he showed Mr Hall, the victim, for the authority contacting lington fi re service is also property and state they are stabbed a guest at his punching Hannon to the members of the public by issuing a similar warning, from the fi re service. sister’s wedding. ground after being invited telephone. after a resident of “Residents should be The incident occurred on to join the fi ght by another The bogus caller told the Bishop Auckland aware that the fi re June 5th at Shildon’s Elm guest. target of the scam that was targeted service are visiting Road Club when Ben Hall A scuffl e ensued between they were due to receive a by con-men properties to offer was taken to hospital with the two men, resulting in substantial refund on their claiming to home fi re safety fi ve stab wounds. Hall being seriously injured. council tax payments. be from the advise, however Carl Hannon was originally The 21 year-old was They then asked the person fi re service. all our staff will be arrested for attempted remanded in custody where to provide their bank details The caller told wearing uniform murder, however he denied he will remain until his next so that the payment could the resident and identity this and his not guilty plea court appearance on Sep- be made. When challenged that they badges.” was accepted by the pros- tember 13th for sentenc- by one recipient, the caller needed to gain Anyone who ecution. It was discovered ing. It is possible that he hung up. access to his believes they may on CCTV that Hannon did will receive a lengthy jail Jeff Garfoot, Durham property have been not instigate the violence, term for the offence. County Council’s head in order contacted of fi nance, said, “These to check by a bogus are obviously scam calls. smoke caller should Vandals leave elderly Council offi cers would not alarms, report the ring a member of the public however they incident to and ask for their personal alerted fi re offi cers after the police. couple out of pocket

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Robert Payne, 22 from Tow was missing after he was The Discovery Centre, a unteers, and over the encourage anyone who Law, appeared at Bishop alerted by his security light volunteer led exhibition past few years it has is interested in volun- Auckland Magistrates Court activating at 3.20am. space in Bishop Auckland, exhibited a wide variety teering to come along recently where he admitted Police found the heavily will be hosting a volun- of subjects, ranging from to the centre, meet our to stealing a bicycle in intoxicated defendant teer week next week. local history and crafts to volunteers and fi nd out order to get home quicker close-by riding a bike The event will promote community organisations just what is involved. from a night out in Bishop matching its description. the benefi ts of volunteer- promoting their work. Volunteers at the Dis- Auckland. A man in Toronto Magistrates imposed a ing at the centre and Recent exhibitions have covery Centre will get reported to the police twelve month conditional hopes to recruit some included the popular the chance to work with that his nephew’s bike discharge. more interested people Woodhouse Close School the public and local or- to get involved. exhibition, Life on a Bike ganisations. Volunteer- Volunteers can carry out – a collection of photo- ing opens up a world of Jail for teen rapist front of house duties and graphs from south east opportunities ranging help organise exhibitions Asia and Bishop Auckland from making new friends A Bishop Auckland teenager castle where their son was whilst some will research post cards from local his- to job experience.” has been jailed after he being treated. and present their own torian Tom Hutchinson, a This event will begin admitted raping his ex He was imprisoned for 18 ideas for the Centre. regular exhibitor. on the 24th August girlfriend at the bedside of months after admitting The Discovery Centre is Daniel Parmley who is and fi nish on the 27th their dying baby. rape and intimidating wit- currently being manned organising the event August, with the centre The 18 year-old, who was nesses. On being released by three dedicated vol- said, “This event is to open from 10am to 1pm. seventeen at the time from prison, he will also be of the offence, posted placed on the sex offend- comments on Facebook ers’ register for two and a Former minister faces after the attack, which half years, as well as being took place at the Royal placed under an indefi nite sentencing Victoria Infi rmary in New- restraining order. A retired church minister is The offences all took place granted him bail on the facing jail after admitting between 1975 and 1976 in condition that he does Summer fair sexually attacking young Lincoln, where he was a not have any unsupervised boys. youth worker for the As- contact with children Amirene Kennels in Bilder- Animals in Need charity, James Briton, who was the semblies of God Pentecos- under 16. shaw, near West Auckland, and there will be children’s minister at Wear Valley tal Church. Briton, who also goes by are holding a summer fair activities, plants, crafts Christian Centre on South The 72 year-old of Tunstall the name John, will be on Monday 30th August and raffl es. Church Road for 25 years, Grove, was placed on the sentenced at Lincoln Crown from 10.30am. For more information call pleaded guilty to ten sex offenders register by Court on Friday 10th Sep- The event is in aid of the 01670 854159. charges. Judge Peter Clark, who tember. For mouth watering Indian cuisine

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The Bishop Press Issue 037Saturday 21st August 2010 Page 5 Have your say on the buses Back to court again

Residents of Bishop White explained, senger Transport, Regen- Shane Harland, of West accepted. Auckland are being invited “We are expecting signifi - eration and Economic De- Lane, Bishop Auckland Harland had previously in- to have their say on how cant reductions in local au- velopment, Durham County faces a charge of as- dicated a guilty plea which expected reductions in thority funding in October Council, County Hall, saulting a woman on the he had then changed to a Durham County Council’s and, rather than announce Durham, DH1 5UQ. 15th November last year, not guilty plea. public transport budget we are cutting this or that • Via our survey on www. however, there are issues The defendant will soon should be implemented. service, we would really ap- durham.gov.uk under ‘Have surrounding the charge return to the court but in As part of the Government’s preciate hearing what the Your Say’ section. and matters had been the meantime is subject Comprehensive Spending people who use and operate The consultation will run previously adjourned for to a curfew from 10pm to Review, this autumn the these services think.” until September 24th, with medical or psychiatric 7am, during which he must authority is bracing itself To have your say on how feedback being considered reports. present himself to the for reductions in Govern- best to reduce bus services and action taken following The 46 year-old accepts re- police. ment funding of up to 30 with minimum impact, take the publication of the Gov- sponsibility but not to the Further conditions of his per cent, and the council part in this consultation via ernment's Comprehensive allegation made. bail are that he must live wants the public to help the following methods: Spending Review announce- His account will now be and sleep at West Lane, decide how best to imple- • Via email: passenger- ment in October. Neces- put in writing to the Crown he must not contact the ment the impact on public [email protected] sary changes would not be and he will plead guilty if alleged victim and he must transport. • By post, write to: Bus implemented until January this version of events is not enter West Auckland. Head of Transport Adrian Service Consultation, Pas- 2011. All sorts at the Town Hall Allotment attraction South Church Lane Al- ties for children and re- An exhibition of work by Their work questions the Their vitality and love of lotments Association is freshments. Everybody is two local artists is cur- materiality of everyday contemporary art shines holding its annual open day invited down to the allot- rently on display at the objects, along with their through in all they’ve and show on Sunday 29th ments, located opposite McGuinness Gallery in cultural and psychological produced.” August. the Holdforth MOT Centre Bishop Auckland Town signifi cance. The exhibition is free and The event starts at noon in Holdforth Crescent, Hall.T he All Sorts exhibi- Catherine Dawson, centre will be open to the public and will include activi- Bishop Auckland. tion comprises sculpture, manager said, “I am until Saturday 4th Septem- assemblage, photography delighted that we have ber. and collage pieces by been able to offer Leanne For more information Leanne Collin and Steph- and Stephanie a chance contact the Town Hall on Fundraiser success anie Hunter. to exhibit their work. 01388 602610. Langholme Care Centre in “On behalf of Langholm Bishop Auckland raised a I would like to thank This week in History fantastic sum of £303 at a everyone who contributed, charity night held at Eldon including local businesses 19 August 1692 20 August 1858 21 August 1770 Community Centre on 14th in Bishop Auckland; Switch August. 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Sport Young football fans can a similar scheme ran last reap the benefi t of a year was brought up at a £3,000 council grant to recent meeting. Bishop Auckland F.C. The group also decided Phil hits Bishop into fi nal by John Phelan The grant will allow that the St. John’s Ambu- youngsters from St. Mary’s lance Badger Sett, based Bishop Auckland C.C. all- like that. George 25. Bishop Juniors and schools in the out of Woodhouse Close rounder Phil Holdsworth Daniels eventually fell declared to give them- region free admission to church, would benefi t from can hit a cricket ball, and for 40 superb runs to a selves six extra overs to Bishop’s games. A decision a £500 grant to pay for fi rst it is just as well he can, superb catch in the deep bowl out the home side was made once the issue of aid, sport and craft kit. because he rescued Bishop by young Nigel Turner but the plan backfi red from a shaky position off the bowling of James with Northallerton taking New Bishop shirts in the semi-fi nal of the Robinson. Thornaby were all 20 points in the 56th N.Y.S.D. Fifteens compe- still in with a bit of a over with 219-9, Teddy available tition against Thornaby shout though as the game Parida hitting 112 not out. a week ago. When Phil went into its fi nal overs. The Second team game Bishop's pulled off a fi ne regular basis. came to the crease his fi rst They needed 36 from the was cancelled but Callum win on Wednesday evening John Cowey says “At the job was to deny Thornaby's last three overs to win Oldfi eld was amongst the (18th August) away to moment, work commit- opening bowler Shahbaz the game. The scoring wickets again with 3-47 Consett in the F.A. Cup ments and other BAFC the hat-trick after he had went like this, Robinson for the Third team against Extra Preliminary Round duties are making it dif- dismissed Gary Pratt and (13th over) Wide-0- Blackhall. The Thirds replay, winning 3 - 2. fi cult for me to focus at- Jack Conway in successive Wide-1-1-2-4-1. Pratt (14th winning by two wickets Goals from Lawson, Salvin tention on doing match deliveries. over) 1-1-1-0-1-1, Grainger with David Taylor, who has and Barton sealed the tie. reports, so if you can help After he had done that he (15th over) 1-wicket- been bang in form on his They now play Whitley please get in touch”. went on to unleash an array wicket-1-1-1, which left return to Kingsway, hitting Bay at home in the New replica of stunning shots, some Bishop the winners by 16 52. next round, which shirts are fl ying over the boundary runs. Pratt returned 3-16. This Sunday August 22nd, will be played now for six, while others just The Finals day for the the Under 18 team meet on Saturday 28th went for four. When he Fifteens competition will Crook in the Final of the August. Before then was bowled by Allen for be Sunday August 29th at Bob Hay Trophy at Crook, however, the Two 54 runs in the 12th over Stokesley with the Bishop 2.30pm start. The Under Blues have two Bishop were 110-8 after game probably the last 18's have a strong side with league games, being 84-5 in the 9th over. of the three Finals to be Craig George, Nigel Turner both away. He was well supported played. and Ben Thompson all On Saturday by Under 18 player Nigel Boxer/cricketer Lewis representing the Durham 21st Turner who hit a beautiful Garnett had a day to County League this season. August straight six in his 19 runs remember on Sunday As regards representative they avail- and also Matthew Cowling August 7th playing for the honours Callum Oldfi eld able fea- who smashed a couple of Third team against Mid- Jack Thompson, Rob West turing the boundaries in his 17 runs. dlesbrough. Lewis hit 102 and Ben Lambert have new home Bishop closed on 119. not out as Bishop totalled represented the Durham visit kit sponsors Thornaby professional Ian 230 all out and then he County League Under Dunston Terrace Hall. Daniels opened the innings took 3-19 as Middlesbrough 15 team while Matthew UTS then on They are priced at and in the 5th over he tore clung on for a draw with Lambert has represented the following £30 for adults (£33 Dan Conway apart with 123-7. the League Under 13 team. Tuesday, 24th August by mail order) and £25 4,4,6,4,4, before going Phil Holdsworth contin- they are at Sunderland for children (£28 by mail for a quick single off the ued his good form with a RCA. order). fi nal ball where Matthew century last week against Involved with a The club is looking for a The sizes which are avail- Cowling ran out his Northallerton. Phil hit local team? volunteer to write the able are available XL, L, partner to make Thornaby 119 as Bishop posted Tell us about it! match reports, either for M, S, XLB, LB, MB, SB, and 40-1. Very few batsmen 218-7 declared. Matthew individual games or on a XSB. give Conway treatment Cowling hit 30 and Craig [email protected] Andrew’s Roofi ng Shildon Locksmiths COCKTON HILL WMC COCKTON HILL Th e complete roofi ng service Sunday 29th August For all gas and WMC New Roofs - Flat Roofs - FUN DAY ALL DAY UPSTAIRS FUNCTION ROOM plumbing services. UPVC Door Repairs Repairs No job too small. 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