Issue No 8 Volume 13 Lanchester, August 2012 For contact information, see page 2 PROPOSED LYNWOOD DEVELOPMENT After almost seven years in the pipeline, it seems this project is actually going to take place, and on Monday 30th July, the Developers, Derwentside Homes, held a Consultation in the Community Centre. Plans were available for viewing and various members of those responsible for their production and the development were present in the main hall from 4.30 pm to 8 pm. These included Steve Martin, Director of Development of Property Services of Derwentside Homes, Russell Edwards, Architect, Chris Morton- Firth of Trinity, Funders for the Primary Care Trust Graphics of the new buildings to replace Lynwood House and others. Plans showing the the over 55’s to have elevations and layout of independent living. 4 of SWIFT ACTION TAKEN the two-storey buildings these will be specially During the recent Environment Agency Agency are working were very clear and make adapted for wheel-chair flooding the Environment quickly responded and closely together to better the whole project look users. 20 will be for rent Agency identified a removed the fencing, understand and reduce very attractive. There will and 13 for sale. derelict footbridge with along with a large amount the flood risk in be 33 two-bedroom flats, some fencing underneath of debris, to allow water Lanchester. They are now continued on page 4 with en-suite facilities for that was catching debris to freely flow away from planning to remove the and increasing flood risk village. derelict footbridge so to properties in Durham County Council this situation does not HAVE YOUR SAY ON Lanchester. The and the Environment happen again. OPENING HOURS FOR THE LIBRARY In the spring, Durham are to be kept open but County Council carried opening hours will be out a consultation about reduced. From January the future of our library 2013, Lanchester Library service. It concluded that will be open 20 hours each most people agreed with week. their vision, which DCC has proposed four included reducing library options for opening hours opening hours to help and would like you to be make budget savings, involved in the choice. given the significant cuts See page 4 for the options in Government funding to available and how you can the Council. All libraries have your say. Environment Agency workers removing debris
The Village Voice Page 1 THE Dear VILLAGE IT'S ALL Village.... VOICE ABOUT PEOPLE
The views expressed in letters meadow where are the care of that patch. I think Do you have skills or knowledge to the editor are not necessarily those of the newspaper, the wild flowers? Please the council should have to share? editor or persons working for come out and say what a think about the effect of expenses for travel or the newspaper. The editor Richmond Fellowship run retains the right to cut or has actually happened - running down the care a Day Service for older materials, and can provide otherwise amend any letter the grass simply hasn’t and appearance and drinks and biscuits! published. Letters must contain people with mental health your name, address and been cut! I continue to safety of the issues, based in We would be happy to telephone no., all of which pay council tax and parish environment. hear from anyone who may be withheld at your Lanchester Community request. council tax and expect to Jim Morgan Centre twice a week. thinks they may have an receive the same service On Tuesdays we run interesting session to Dear Village Voice as in previous years. Dear Village Voice workshops, sessions and offer - whether it be local I am writing in support of Bobby Hewitson Betty and I would like short courses on a wide history, playing a musical Mrs Brown’s letter that to thank everyone who variety of topics, from instrument, a talk about featured in the July Dear Village Voice supported our coffee ‘Confidence Building’ local wildlife – the more publication regarding the I’ve just read Nan morning in aid of Liver and ‘Gentle Exercise’ to varied our programme is, green area which borders Brown’s letter in the North. We made the ‘Digital Photography’ the better. Our sessions the cycle path and Brook Village Voice. I live in one amazing amount of and ‘Digital Animation’. run from 10 - 12 or 12.30 - View. of the station cottages £120. We are currently looking 2.30 with a maximum of 11 I often use that stretch of which give onto the new A big thank you also to for people who may have people attending. line when running alone ‘meadow’ behind Brook June Wallis. She only skills or knowledge they If you would like to offer and cycling with my View. came in for a cup of would like to share with your services or would young family and find the I’m concerned that the coffee, and ended up our small group, and like further information, decision to let it grow as a council think that this tirelessly helping us in would be prepared to hold please contact the deputy ‘meadow’ as frankly money saving measure is the kitchen. a workshop or organise a service manager Gail unbelievable. It is not a good idea. This area is Betty Taylor and Janet short course. Although McGee on 07786 191194 only very unsightly but used for walking dogs and Tulip we have very limited or e-mail gail.mcgee@ dangerous as Mrs Brown the hazard of dog poop funds to hire people, we richmondfellowship alluded to, especially should not be ignored. Birth can cover reasonable .org.uk. when young children run Perhaps the huge Announcement into it when dogs are in amounts of money spent Congratulations to Red Cross Shop - Cooker Wanted the locality. To try and on complicating road use Lindsay and Peter The Red Cross Shop From September our justify what is clearly and erecting pointless Jackson on the birth of needs a ‘Free standing coffee morning costs will local authority cut backs road signs, so that last baby Olivia. Electric Cooker’. This is be rising. Tea or coffee will as a planned ‘meadow’ year’s highways budget Love from all the family. essential for their Coffee be £1.00 and a scone or without any public gets used up, could be Mornings. If anyone has cake 50p. We have been consultation is not put into the grass cutting Community one in good working order forced to make this acceptable. If it were a pot? Draw that they would like to increase to cover costs and The council owns the The winning number in donate, it can be collected. still make a profit for the To contact land just in front of my the Community Draw for Please pop into the shop Red Cross. Please continue house in the station yard. July 2012 is 50. The draw or call Tracey Dobson, to support and enjoy the the Village I’m fed up because was made by Mrs Shop Manager on 01207 morning, held on the last Voice they’ve also abandoned Bragan of the Gym. 529992. Thursday of every month. To advertise: Contact John Hurran, P KIRBY BILL ‘N’ GEOFF’S Advertising Manager Est 1987 Telephone: (01207) Plumbing, Heating and Building Services REAL DAIRY ICE CREAM 520288 Specialists in Bathroom Refurbishment Email: villagevoice Tiling, Shower panels, Pvc Ceilings 07912274160 [email protected] and all related Building work Upper Houses Farm General and news Free Estimates enquiries: (01207) Lanchester DH7 0RL Tel/Fax: 01207 284230 Mob: 07836742359 Tel 01207 523200 Fax: 01207 521085 520559 Email [email protected] By email: lanchestervillagevoice @yahoo.co.uk (please CROFT VIEW include Village Voice in Podiatry & Chiropody the Subject line). Home Visits available on request Barry Peacock By post: Simon Bennett Nagi HPC Registered UPPER HOUSE FARM, LANCHESTER The Village Voice, c/o DURHAM DH7 0RL Tel: 01207 528122 Mobile 07927184426 Lanchester Community Tel: (01207) 521826 / 529378 Centre, Newbiggen Lane, Email: [email protected] Fax: (01207) 521085 Lanchester, DH7 0PB. 3 Croft View, Lanchester, Durham DH7 0HY Mobile : 07885 265264 The Village Voice Page 2 WEDDING CELEBRATIONS BLOOD DONOR Michael Donnelly and Rachel Bailey AWARD The wedding of Michael Congratulations are due Chris’ last job before Donnelly and Rachel to Chris Lee, of Maiden retiring was as manager Bailey took place at All Law, who received the of Todhills Brickworks, Saints Parish Church on award of a crystal Willington. He is now 68 22nd July. The service was decanter for donating and has donated over conducted by Rev Rupert 100 pints of blood. 100 pints. The award Kalus and Canon Bob Chris began giving ceremony happened two Spence. blood as an 18 year old years after he reached The Best Man was David when he worked at that figure in 2010 and Grogan, the Chief Scunthorpe Steelworks. he intends to carry on Bridesmaid was Kate In those days it was a donating as long as Wales, sister of the Bride. way of getting off work possible. She was assisted in her for a couple of hours. The award took place at duties by Bridesmaids, However, he soon Beamish Hall in July Hayley and Angelica realised the value of where about 60-70 other Donnelly, (Michael’s donating blood and has recipients of various sisters) along with carried on doing so ever awards sat down to Rachel’s friends, Natalie since. lunch together. and Rachael. The Flower girl was the Bride’s niece, Anna. A lovely reception was held at Matfen Hall and the happy couple spent their honeymoon in The happy couple, Rachel and Michael, on Sorrento, Italy. their wedding day Lindsay Murray and Michael Carling On Thursday August 9th grounds of the Lodge. the groom who wore a at Middleton Lodge near Lindsay wore an ivory deep pink dress and Richmond, the wedding dress with an encrusted Amber Murray niece of took place between sparkling beaded the bride was a flower Lindsay Caroline Murray bodice made by Essence, girl. She wore a white daughter of Heather and from Just Perfect in dress with a confetti Ian Murray to Michael Shotton. She carried a patterned hemline to Gerrard Carling. Due to very simple bouquet match the confetti she the outstanding weather of deep pink gerberas. threw on route to the Chris Lee, of Maiden Law, who received a crystal that day, the ceremony Her matron of honour was ceremonial table. decanter for donating 100 pints of blood took place in the beautiful Melissa McLeod sister of The best man was Wayne Park and ushers were Si Alan Madrell Coach Tours Collins and James McLeod. Pink gerberas were the theme of the day and not only were they used in buttonholes, Matlock Bath Illuminations bouquets, wands and 28th September 3 days £140 corsages they were also Not to be compared or confused with used to decorate the Blackpool Illuminations. Matlock Bath’s lodge house and dining Illuminations are held along the river bank with beautifully decorated, illuminated boats room. The wedding and entertainment breakfast was cheese tart, Dance Weekend Stirling shoulder of beef and 19th October 4 days £180 chocolate brownie, all Excursions during the day with old time and locally produced with in easy sequence dancing in the evening to house chefs preparing. participate in or just watch. Family and friends came DAY TRIPS from near and far to Wed 12th Sept Doncaster £12 celebrate over 3 days at Sat 22nd Sept Dumfries £12 Wed 10th Oct Barnsley Market £13 the Lodge and Lindsay and Michael in the grounds of enjoyed hot tub, hot Call 0191 3733145 Middleton Lodge weather and BBQ. 3 Ivy Terrace, Langley Park, Durham DH7 9XW The Village Voice Page 3 Part P Registered PROPOSED LYNWOOD DEVELOPMENT Specialising in Rewires, Inspections & continued from page 1 Durham Road. The of spaces will be Testing. All types of electrical work In addition there will be surgery will comprise sufficient according to undertaken. NO JOB TOO SMALL a general lounge, a four consulting rooms Durham County Call Brian 01207 283944 or laundry, and an on the ground floor as guidelines. There will 07534739335 apartment will be well as other rooms on also be parking for ALL WORK GUARANTEED available for residents to the first floor and during electric buggies. rent for visitors. Access the day there will be The whole development to the residential areas designated parking for will take place within the will be through gates the staff and three existing site and plans with coded entry. In the spaces per consulting include measures to entrance foyer the room for patients. In total prevent flooding. Community Investment there are to be 55 parking Application for planning 07587238123 Company will have a spaces on the site. As was to take place that Andy Allen café, meeting space and the access to some of week, so it is hoped that function room. the flats is off everything will be able Most importantly, there Woodland Road, there to go ahead. Plans can will be a doctor’s is some concern that be seen on the websites surgery and pharmacy visitors might park in the of Durham County DOUBLE GLAZING (open 100 hours), which road, but the planners Council and SPECIALIST will be accessible from believe that the number Derwentside Homes.
ADVANCED David Gallagher DECORATING Painter and Decorator FREE ESTIMATES 4 Woodside Tce, Stanley Co. Durham DH9 7HG 01207 231338 07887 881396 [email protected] www.advanced-decorating.org.uk The Architect Russell Edwards of ‘Edwards South Shields’ explains the project to people who attended the session Lanchester Village Taxis LTD. HAVE YOUR SAY ON OPENING Telephone 01207588888 Est. 1986 HOURS FOR THE LIBRARY 24 Hr. number 07951 745335 AIRPORTS OUR SPECIALITY Durham County Council has proposed the following options for opening hours CARS - PEOPLE CARRIERS - MINI BUSES of Lanchester Library: Fully licensed and insured OPTION 1 OPTION 3 Lanchester Based over 23 years Monday 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm Monday Closed Tuesday 2.00 pm - 5.30 pm Tuesday 9.30 am - 7.00 pm Wednesday Closed Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.00 am - 7.00 pm Thursday 9.30 am - 5.00 pm IAN SAYER Friday Closed Friday Closed Roofing Specialist Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Tel: 01207 509862 OPTION 2 OPTION 4 Monday 9.00 am - 1.00 pm Monday 9.30 pm - 12.30 pm Mobile: 07947 542570 Tuesday 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tuesday 1.00 pm - 7.00 pm e-mail: [email protected] Wednesday Closed Wednesday Closed 36,Gill Street, Consett, Co Durham DH8 7JT Thursday 10.00 am - 7.00 pm Thursday 10.00 am - 6.00 pm Friday Closed Friday Closed SLATING - TILING - GUTTERING - REPAIRS Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Saturday 9.30 am - 12.30 pm UPVC FASCIAS & SOFFITS - LEADWORK FLAT ROOFING Forms to express your preferred option are available at the Library and should be returned by Friday 28th September. The Village Voice Page 4 POLICE REPORT Reporting period Anti-social behaviour 1. paid for the petrol. DAVISONS 28/06/12 - 24/07/12 A report of youths Spar - a female was Number of calls for area causing a nuisance in responsible for theft of Last few days of the 64 Front Street - they were wine and sweets. The Number of community warned in front of their lady was dealt with by price sale related calls 3 parents. police. ½ Alcohol seizures - Criminal Damage 0. The July PACT there have been no Thefts 2. Petrol Station meeting was cancelled Come and visit reports of street - a male had made off at short notice as the drinking. and was later stopped attending officer was us and see our Burglaries 0. by police. The male needed for a search of fine selection Bogus callers 0. returned later and a missing child. POLICING CHANGES AHEAD Front Street, Leadgate In November 2012 Police identify their * Publishing an 01207 502355 Authorities will be policing needs; Annual Report; abolished and replaced * Setting priorities * Setting the force with an elected Police that meet those budget and setting Mobile PC Engineer and Crime needs by agreeing the police element No Call-out Charges Reasonable Rates Commissioner. a Local Police and of the Council Tax; Cisco Certified Your newly elected PCC Crime Plan; * Appointing and Repairs, Servicing, Upgrades, Diagnostics will have a democratic * Holding the Chief removing the Chief Who you Gonna Call? mandate to hold the Constable to Constable. Crashbusters. Chief Constable to account for To find out what this 0191 389 0900 or 07855581013 account for the full range achieving these will mean for you, visit email: [email protected] of their responsibilities, priorities as the Frequently Asked www.crashbusters.co.uk with six key roles: efficiently and Questions (FAQs) on * Representing and effectively as Durham Police Jack Clegram (est. 2000) Tel: 01388730577 engaging with all possible, and Authority’s website at Unit 3 Tow Law Ind Est Tel: 07714169191 those who live and playing a role on www.durham-pa work in the the wider .gov.uk or call 0191 Sales, Repairs and Servicing communities in questions of 3835511 for a printed of strimmers. shredders, hedge cutters and their force area and community safety; copy. chainsaws www.jackclegram.co.uk RED CROSS Gardening Equipment Sales, Services, Parts and Repair WINDOW DISPLAY J. DANIELS JOINERY All domestic Joinery work undertaken KITCHENS DESIGNED AND FITTED ~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
Est 13 years QUALITY CARE FOR YOU AND YOUR HAIR The Red Cross Shop had a lovely window display for the Olympic Games. Ring Jeni, Michelle or Natalie They would like to thank St Bede’s School and Sixth form College for for an appointment the loan of equipment. 01207 520926 The Village Voice Page 5 CELEBRATION OF EUROPEAN SONG AND DANCE This wonderful concert language and dance from brought closure to the each place. Comenius Project at the The concert was EP School which lasted originally planned for for two years. The name ‘thunder’ Thursday 28th came from Jan Amos June - and had to be Comenius (1592-1670) cancelled because of considered to be the power cuts and floods. father of education. All 259 children from Thirty two countries from Reception to Year 6 Europe are involved in this performed at Consett British Council Empire Theatre - it was sponsored project. The the climax of a two year, village school became very interesting, involved with reciprocal demanding, but exciting visits to seven countries: project. Each year group Spain, Portugal, Holland, took a different country Poland, Greece, Turkey and performed the dance. and Italy learning much Older classes then about the culture, combined with the younger children to sing DENESIDE a selection of songs from TAXIS the different countries. Year 6 and Reception sang Children showing off their skills at Greek Dancing at Yannis Restaurant (Kevin) the Italian song and Year Explorers Group began some audience the end of their Local friendly service 1 and Year 3 sang the the evening with a 10 participation as well! performance Valia , one of Competitive rates Dutch song and Year 2 minute tour of Europe. Therefore, the whole the young ladies who and Year 5 sang the They addressed the gathering at the theatre helps at the restaurant Tel: LANCHESTER Portuguese song. They audience in the different became polyglots! was on her feet showing 528882 were all dressed in their languages (including The event took some her professionalism. She country’s colours. The English!) and asked for rehearsing and was a persuaded unsuspecting logistic headache, trying teacher Mrs Lowry to join LANCHESTER PLUMBING & HEATING LTD to organise so many her in some excellent children on and off the impromptu dancing. Not stage. However, the event to be outdone, Yannis, Gas Safe & Oil Service Engineers was really well received, father of Peter, the owner, with many very joined in and gave a FROM A LEAKING TAP TO COMPLETE complimentary comments magnificent show of his CENTRAL HEATING SYSTEM about the evening. dancing talent. It really The following morning was a super morning NO JOB TOO SMALL the reception year thoroughly enjoyed by COMPETITIVE QUOTES ~ FREE ADVICE ~ NO CALL OUT CHARGE children arrived at Yannis the children and the CALL BARRY ON: (01207) 528139 OR (MOBILE): 07717174739 Greek Restaurant and parents and families who performed some fabulous turned up to watch. The Greek dancing. The children were generously atmosphere was superb rewarded with lots of free as the Greek music blared boxes of pizzas to take out from the speakers. At back to school for lunch.
Yannis cannot resist getting up and showing how it should be really done! Valia is in the background. The Village Voice Page 6 EP LEAVERS SERVICE The Lanchester Primary EP Year 6 Graduation School Leavers Service Certificates were then was held at the Parish presented. Each child came Church on the penultimate forward to hear some very day at school supported nice things said about by many parents and them by Head Teacher, families. Jane Davis, and Deputy After a very brief Head, Chris Boddy, often introduction by Rev very amusing, at times Rupert Kalus it became even embarrassing. Rev largely a children led Rupert Kalus presented service beginning with a the children with a bible, welcome from three pupils. graduation certificate and After the first hymn several a book ‘It’s Your Move’, a children related briefly guide to joining a their fondest memories of secondary school, before being at school. Most they returned to their seats. were highly amusing and The Lions’ Citizenship as with the second group Award Year 2 was given to who spoke later, many of Matthew Walker and for Left to right: Tom Bartles Smith, Daniel Marston, Matthew Walker, the most memorable Year 6, Archie O’Dair. Both Archie O’Dair and Liam Smith all clutching their respective awards incidents happened at PGL pupils were given excellent referred to in the article. trips or Middleton in citations about their Teesdale. This seems to worthiness to receive this indicate how important prestigious award. The Ron and Maralyn O’Keefe these away activities are Henry Dancer Memorial are pleased to tell you that to the children and their Award was presented to education, and how much Liam Smith. This award is The Glass & Art Gallery they enjoy them. given to the boy who has Medomsley Road, Consett The service continued the very special character with prayers read by the and qualities reminiscent children and hymns all of Henry, who lost his life has new, beautiful gifts and unique artwork arriving beautifully sung by the at such a young age. every week giving you plenty of choice for every choir. Rev Rupert Kalus The service closed with an occasion. gave a short address using address by Head Teacher the analogy of an Jane Davis who thanked 12 years in business and even more wonderful items to ‘AppleTree’ story to parents for their support, encourage and help her staff and pupils for the choose from. children take their next, hard and dedicated work These may be tough times but our prices are still very important step in life. they had put in during the The awards are exciting for year, mentioning the best very gentle. Come and visit us and see for yourself. the children. There were ever SATS results, and 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Saturday many 100% attendance success in football. Mrs pupils who qualified. It Davis also offered best Tel: 01207 583353 Email: [email protected] must be an enjoyable wishes to Mrs Jarvis who school to attend! is ill in hospital and The Rotary Award was congratulated and thanked LANCHESTER SOCIAL CLUB presented by Mrs Fiona Mrs Malpass, Cook for NEWBIGGEN LANE LANCHESTER DH7 0PF Wood OBE, President of the last 9 years, who has the Rotary Club of Consett. just retired. èWARM FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE The proud recipients were The service closed with a very enthusiastic members blessing from the vicar and èBINGO THURSDAY NIGHTS of the Gardening Club, final hymn. The retiring Tom Bartles Smith and collection was for the è50/50 DANCING FRIDAY NIGHTS Daniel Marston. MacMillan Appeal. èENTERTAINMENT EVERY FOUNDED IN 1959 THE ODD JOB MAN SATURDAY NIGHT Providing an odd job service around the Lanchester & Durham Area. NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME Fences, Hedges, Lawns Concert room with seating for 180 available for functions Flat pack furniture construction to any member of the community Any other odd jobs around the House & Garden. Contact Richard Young or Trish Bennett on 01207 520475 Contact Simon on: 07863927105 or 01207 528304 for further information The Village Voice Page 7 COUNTRYSIDE VOLUNTEERS Durham County Lanchester Valley Walk and conducting a Rangers, Charlotte at Newbiggen Lane for a survey at the same time. Wilkinson (Senior couple of hours on Their job is to: Ranger) and Mike Saturday morning, 18th • plant trees; Munro, set up a stand at August. 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The Village Voice Page 8 NEW LIFELINE FOR ELDERLY COUNTY DURHAM RESIDENTS Designer Help, support and a NHS County Durham The Silver Knowledge Jewellery listening ear will soon and Darlington. scheme will begin in be available to elderly It is planned that the September and will Over 20 years experience in bespoke Jewellery. people in County telephone befriending operate as an 18-month Any style or colour for that special occasion. Durham, thanks to a new service will be just the pilot. TIARAS, NECKLACES, EARRINGS Big Lottery Fund award start of the scheme, with Any older persons FASCINATORS scheme. help also offered in areas living in North West CORSAGES The Silver Knowledge such as health, finance Durham who may be BUTTONHOLES project will offer a and odd jobs in the future. interested in CRYSTAL number of services to During a recent survey, volunteering to help the BOUQUETS vulnerable older people 25% of elderly people project, or individuals BRACELETS through a telephone questioned said they had who feel that they may HATPINS befriending scheme, as experienced loneliness, benefit from the Call Joan on 01207 520145 well as providing with more than 70% of telephone befriending [email protected] financial advice and those said they would be scheme, can obtain more www.sterlingcrafts.co.uk help with tasks such as interested in using a local information from gardening and telephone befriending Angela Hodgson by shopping. scheme. calling 0800 093 0092. Foot & Limb The project, which has care for all been awarded £99,475 of t 07815 838322 funding from The Big For all types of Foot Care, Biomechanics, Lottery Fund’s Silver Orthotics/Insoles and Gait Analysis Dreams Fund, is led by Centres located at: Stanley, Dipton & Consett Derwentside Homes and Patricia Mason, HPC, MChS reg Podiatrist includes partners Durham County e [email protected] Council, Durham City Homes, Durham Council D.A.R.S for Voluntary Service, Domestic Appliance Repair Service the Mid Durham Area Repairing appliances across Co. Durham Action Partnership and Phone volunteers waiting to take calls For all Repairs, Sales & Installation of Domestic Appliances Gardening in September (Including professional oven cleaning) All work guaranteed - free quotes In September the sun is earlier in the year like cut the plants to ground Tel: 01207 591150 www.dars-consett.co.uk still warm, there are foxglove, wallflower, level leaving the roots in Enquiries at [email protected] flowers to enjoy, and the violas, bellis and sweet the soil to give off nitrogen Order your appliance parts at :- tomatoes are still ripening. william. You need to plant into the soil as the roots www.dars-parts.co.uk The bumper crops in hyacinth and amaryllis break down. It is important September make all of the bulbs to ensure colourful to pinch out the tops of hard work of the previous blooms at Christmas. As tomato plants if this has Stuart Wright months worthwhile, but in the borders you need to not already been done so there is still plenty to do continue to feed and that the plants put their Funeral Service Ltd. Durham including the taking of deadhead your hanging efforts into ripening the cuttings, pruning before basket and container fruits. Take hardwood autumn really sets in and plants. Prune climbing and cuttings of currants and continuing planting for rambling roses once they gooseberries. next spring. have finished flowering. General Borders Vegetable Plot Sow green manure such You need to continue Keep harvesting your as mustard or rye grass on deadheading annual and crops during the month uncultivated areas to perennial flowers like and, if you have a glut, try improve the soil. If you •Complete funeral & monumental service penstemons, dahlias and freezing, pickling and have clay soil now is a •Private chapels of rest roses in order to extend storing so that you can good time to improve •Prestigious fleet of silver Jaguar cars their performance. use them later in the year. before it gets too wet by •Funeral pre-payment plans available 23 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Durham City DH1 2HX September is also a good Start the autumn clean-up digging in organic matter Tel: (0191) 386 3850 Fax: (0191) 386 4839 time to plant new by removing any crops that from your compost bin. 43 Front Street Langley Park Durham DH7 9SA perennials while the soil have finished and clear Although you still need to Tel: (0191) 373 3700 is still warm, start to divide away weeds to leave the mow your lawns, raise the 3 Front Street, Pelton, Chester-le-Street DH2 1DB Tel: (0191) 370 0015 herbaceous perennials plot clean and tidy for the height of the cutter and and to plant out new winter. When peas and feed the lawn with an For more information go to biennial plants sown beans finish cropping just autumn fertiliser. www.stuartwrightfunerals.co.uk
The Village Voice Page 9 Denis Dunn Electrical Services W I NEWS ØElectric Motor Repairs President Jennifer about Mary her money; she escaped ØDomestic Electrical Repairs MacDonald welcomed Eleanor Bowes - The but he kidnapped her ØPortable Appliance Testing visitors to our August Scandalous Countess. and demanded she ØStairlift Sales and Repairs meeting; Janet Tulip We were enthralled by returned. She escaped Free Estimates gave the reading. a story which included again and in January Tel: 07535271533 Lists were out for Diaries greed, child neglect, 1789 she became the first Email: [email protected] and Calendars, the corruption and women to be granted a Nutcracker ballet adultery. She became divorce. When she died 7th February £20, the heiress to the in 1800 she was buried Armstrong Plumbing & Heating Mousetrap, 13th vast Gibside estatein Westminster Abbey ðððFull heating systems installed. February £26.50, aged 11 and her mother and her actions are seen ðððBoiler replacement and servicing. (money taken at the soon had her married as the beginning of ðððAll plumbing jobs (Small and large). September meeting), the off to John Lyons with women’s rights. This ðððComplete bathrooms installed. group meeting whom she had 5 was a wonderful talk that and Satley children.birthday He then left brought history to life. ðððDisabled bathrooms new or modified. party as well as our her and she moved to Tracey Dobson won Telephone: (01207) 507356 Birthday meeting in London, taking many the raffle, competition Mobile: 07812427990 November which will be lovers, ending with winners were Jessie a Greek Evening Andrew Robertson Goodall and Maureen GAS SAFE REGISTER No 206608 at Yannis. Stony who had Clarkson. This month members tortured and murdered Jennifer gave the vote enjoyed visits to the his first wife then of thanks and the D. FORSTER Chairman’s Garden married Mary for her evening ended with EST 1995 Party, Kimono talk and fortune before finding refreshments which U.P.V.C. WINDOWS & DOORS Paxton House. out he could not touch included delicious ice Our speaker this her money. He then cream sent down as a ALL ASPECTS OF U.P.V.C. UNDERTAKEN evening was Glynis imprisoned and treat from Lanchester FASCIA - GUTTERING - SOFFITS Grainger speaking tortured her to release Dairies. Bow Windows Doors from £650 from £350 NO SALESMAN CALL FOR FREE QUOTATION HOME: 01207 581009 MOBILE 0771 820 1050 All windows and doors 70mm internal beaded to British Standards F.E.N.S.A. REGISTERED COMPANY No 30009
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A LEVEL RESULTS A Level students once or more A*/A grades, by a dedicated team of again celebrate record an increase on last specialist teachers. results at St Bede’s. year. Despite the media We wish them well as Over 50% of the stories, once again they set off on the next students achieved A*, over 80% of our stage of their journey A or B grades - an students got into their into medicine, nursing, outstanding first choice university. teaching, law, physics, achievement; 99.7% Students worked mechanical achieved passes and incredibly hard and engineering, and much 12 students attained 3 have been supported more.
The Village Voice Page 10 A MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE … I do not know what has Crookhall banner group Environment and please get in touch. West Durham who worked happened to the sun this for as long as anyone could Fisheries, Richard Benyon My monthly column would hard and received their A- summer, but fortunately remember. I marched into MP and Communities and not be complete without Level results this week. the Durham Miners’ Gala Durham with the Crookhall Local Government mentioning the Olympics. Whether they were the did fall on one of the more banner, but once we Minister, Bob Neil MP What a fantastic result for grades you hoped for or reasonable days we have reached the racecourse I together with Great Britain and Team GB; not, I wish you every had. Gala day was had to get back to the representatives of the a total of 65 medals and success for the future. At especially busy for me, market place as quickly as Environment Agency coming third place in the the time of writing this starting at 8.30 am when possible to meet up with and the Met Office. We table. This firmly places article GCSE results are yet my husband and I were the rest of my family and discussed what the Great Britain as a world- to come out so I wish all picked up by coach on the the new Burnhope banner government will be doing leading sporting nation those awaiting their results village green by the to march in with them to support local and our sporting triumphs the best of luck. Crookhall banner group. before rushing off to the authorities and other will inspire a generation of I am always keen to hear We were then dropped just County Hotel to meet up statutory agencies in young people. Our from constituents so if you opposite the old County with the parade to the clearing up after the athletes, the volunteers need to contact me on any hospital where we met up podium for the political floods and to make sure and the history and pride issue of concern, please with the band, who had set speeches. Good footwear that people affected by of Great Britain were all on write to me at Pat Glass off at 4.00 am from is a necessity! flooding can continue to display. I have too many MP, Gledstone House, 26 Yorkshire, to play the Hopefully most people get insurance at a favourite moments to Newmarket Street, banner in. This year the will now have cleared up reasonable cost in the mention and look forward Consett, Co Durham, DH8 Crookhall banner had a from the recent floods that future. If you are still to the Paralympics starting. 5LQ, by email black sash on it to mourn hit the North East and the having problems with Finally, I want to say at pat.glass.mp the recent death of John village. In the aftermath of flood damage or with congratulations to all @parliament.uk or phone (Beck) Dixon who had been the flooding I met with the insurance payouts those students in North my office on 01207 501 782. the mainstay of the Minister for the Natural AFGHAN MEMORIAL new image Capt Nicky Jefferson and Charity because after 35 hair & beauty Sgt Sonia Clamp are to years combined service, “North East Bridal North East Award winning undertake a gruelling they want to give Champions” challenge in an 11 day something back to those Premier Hair Salon running endurance event who have given so much to mark the 11th in the service of their Specialist in all areas of Hairdressing anniversary since the country. Afghanistan Campaign The Soldiers' Charity Beauty Treatment began. This arduous gives a lifetime of support Complete range of beauty treatment event will start at the to soldiers, former For Women and Men National Memorial soldiers and their families Celebrating 31yrs. 1-2 Front Street Lanchester Arboretum, Stafford on in times of need. Over the in hairdressing 01207 520331 27th September and finish past two years there has at Ternhill, Shropshire on been a 30% rise in 7th October. people seeking help and Nicky Jefferson was this is expected to brought up in Lanchester. increase with the of She was educated at St continuing operations in Bede's School before Afghanistan. Any joining the Army 21 years donations in support Exhausts at Rock Bottom Prices ago. She has progressed can be made at through the ranks and was www.justgiving.com/ We also specialise in commissioned from W01 afghan-memorial-run. Performance (up to 26 inch) Low Profile and 4X4 Tyres to Capt in 2010. Her also parents, Thomas and RUN FLAT TYRES (Now available fitted while-u-wait) Brenda Jefferson still live or in the village. Tyres, MOTs, Servicing,Timing Belts, Catalysts, Wheel Nicky and Sonia want to Balancing,Oil & filter change, Laser Tracking, commemorate the lives of Brakes, Clutches, Diagnostics serving personnel killed in action during the And now we are class 4 and 7 MOT Testing Station eleven year Afghanistan conflict by running the Car and Commercial equivalent of 17 Brickflats Garage, Tow Law, Bp Auckland marathons in 11 days. Tel: 01388 730455 or 01388 730483 They want to raise money Nicky Jefferson and Web: www. ridleyexhausts.com for ABF The Soldiers' Sonia Clamp “Be Garage Wise” The Village Voice Page 11 A VERY MUSICAL END OF TERM!
Mr Senior and his brass players As always, end of term their very first first public appearance, was celebrated in performance in public. they performed Domestic & Agricultural Fencing musical style by the Music tutors Mr Senior confidently, really Flail Hedge Cutting students of All Saints' and Mr Coates were concentrating while (Free Quotations following inspection) Primary School. The obviously pleased and reading their music. The school hall was packed proud of the hard work of last youngster to FRED EMERSON with pupils, performers, their students as they perform was Danny, who TEL 01207 520817 friends and relatives on introduced them to the thrilled the audience by MBL 07932 107813 July 18th, and they were audience. Many of them playing electric guitar welcomed by Head were awarded certificates, and singing 'Wonder Teacher Karen McKenna. marking their good Wall' by Oasis. Perhaps Mrs Mckenna was very achievement. Rebecca this was a glimpse of a proud of the attainment opened the proceedings future Eric Clapton! of her young musicians, with 'Trumpet Tune' and In closing the assembly, and pointed out that this then it was the turn of one Mrs McKenna expressed occasion allowed the of the guitar groups. Their her pleasure in seeing the youngsters to solos included the theme pupils developing their demonstrate their from 'The Flintstones', 'Oh musical skills, and she musical progress, and for Sinner Man' and offered thanks to the many children, this was 'London's Burning'. A music teachers, and to the high spot came when the parents who are always guitarists all stood up supportive and involved 26 Front Street, while playing their in all aspects of school instruments, bringing life. This was an assured Lanchester Co Durham fond memories of the performance from all the WESTLANDS 01207 520265 Shadows to the older youngsters, they show members of the audience! a real pleasure in Dental, Cosmetic & Implant Studio Many children from Year learning about their Westlands Dental Studio dedicated to your Oral Health 1 and 2 are now learning instruments and a to play keyboards, and positive enjoyment of Dental Health is what we are about at Westlands Dental although this was their music. Studio, and prevention is at the heart of everything we do to ensure you maintain a healthy smile for life. That’s why KIDS CLUB we offer our members a fantastic monthly premium for their dental health. For just £13.00 per month our membership plan offers Ø Two Oral Health checks Ø Two hygiene appointments Ø 20% off dental work and routine treatments Ø 10% off implants and cosmetic treatments Ø Worldwide Dental Trauma Insurance Ø Emergency call out insurance Ø Redundancy protection for your plan for up to 12 months Ø Free access to Practice Perks (online shopping with fantastic discounts Table tennis was one of the events for kids organised by Community Centre staff in August. Watch out for our Sizzling Summer Smile offer On the 18th a hall full of young children, mainly starting August 2012 girls, enjoyed playing Table Tennis under the guidance of Adrian Evans. Every table was full 01207 520265 or visit with young enthusiastic Table Tennis players. www.westlandsdentalstudio.co.uk. See story on page 13 opposite. The Village Voice Page 12 BRIDEGROOM AND BRIDE They say that marriages secondly because the mischief - by messing up, and some good acting not high standard and the are made in heaven and musical was set in or trying to, a wedding. just by the principals but one guest singer (Susan this one was - twice. Firstly heaven. G and S (played They fail but not before a by all the choir - they took Jordan) cannot be faulted. because the combination by the resident fools good plot, helped along part enthusiastically and I particularly liked the of songs by Gilbert and Michael and Ron) meet by well known and not so well. The show was inclusion of more choir Sullivan was splendid and up in heaven and plan well known G and S songs, different from the usual members as soloists and production as it was a even a member of the band. local script by a nearly Thank you again David, local man. Lilian and all who helped The quality of the singing with the production - roll and band was its usual on next year. C.
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The Village Voice Page 16 TABLE TENNIS UPDATE Gordon-the-GoFor It is hard to believe that sessions we put on year? All our players Domestic cleaning, Lanchester Table Tennis during the school day receive coaching decorating, garden tidy ups. No job too small Club only began meeting for the local primary focusing on particular Free estimates in October 2009, schools. They receive shots which can then be 01207 528430 Gordon Howie supported by funding coaching every week and practised intensively on Mobile 07907 672472 7 Milfield from Durham County as well as being full of the very popular ‘robo- Lanchester [email protected] DH7 0JD Council. Then we had two enthusiasm, some of pong’ machine (robotic www.gordonhowie.co.uk tables and met once a these young players are server). week for two hours in the showing real promise! The emphasis as always ‘dining room’ at the Our adult players range is on learning to play table 11B Front Street Community Centre, with from older teenagers (girls tennis in a fun and relaxed Lanchester Durham about a dozen members. and boys) to senior environment. We have DH7 9SD Tel: 07910 080 209 Now, with support from citizens, from complete dedicated coaching for Jacqueline A. Brough H.N.D., I.I.H.H.T., M.G.B.T. CDCF and Leisureworks, beginners to our quickly the children from 6.00 - we have five tables, three improving league team 7.00 on both nights Beauty Therapist, Reflexologist, Electrolysist, Reiki Master players. 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Add the diced large frying pan and fry do. pepper, sweet corn and the chicken breasts Ingredients ½ tablespoon of the over a medium heat for 2 tbsp olive oil spice mix and fry for a 6-8 minutes on each ANSWER TO LAST MONTH’S 1 red pepper, seeded and couple of minutes. Tip side or until they are SUDOKU diced in the rice, pour in 700ml/ golden brown and 200g/8oz frozen sweet one and quarter pints cooked through. corn, or 340g can of water and then crumble 3. FINISH THE RICE - sweet corn, drained in the stock cube. Bring Gently stir the 2 tbsp Cajun spice mix to the boil and stir once, pineapple and juice 250g/9oz long-grain rice then lower the heat, into the rice, then cook 1 chicken stock cube cover and simmer very for a further 2-3 227g can pineapple gently for 15 minutes minutes. Taste for chunks in natural juice until tender. seasoning. Put the 4 skinless boneless 2. MEANWHILE, FRY chicken breasts on top chicken breasts THE CHICKEN - Rub of the rice and serve. The Village Voice Page 17 Country WI Open House Market Our next meeting will be Everyone is welcome at WHAT’S ON? On Saturday 1st held on Monday 3rd Open House on Thursday September, 10 am - September in the small hall 6th September in the World's Biggest Thursday Club 12 noon, come along to of the Community Centre Chapter House of the Coffee Morning The Thursday Club is an the Country Market in the at 7.00 pm. The speaker will Parish Church, when a light in Satley independent group Community Centre for be Amanda Aberdeen lunch is served from The next monthly coffee welcoming ladies of all your fresh produce, cakes, from Wiltshire Farm Foods 11.30 am - 1.00 pm. morning in Satley Parish ages, meeting in the Small pies, jams, chutneys, (delicious meals to your Flower Club Hall will be in aid of the Hall of the Community eggs, plants, etc, and door) with the competition On Wednesday 26th Macmillan Cancer Centre at 7.15 pm on the crafts. 'A Tasty Treat'. September at 2.00 pm in the Support Biggest Coffee 3rd Thursday of the Community Centre, Morning from 10.00 am - month. On September Short Circuit Junior/Family Marion Hinchley will give 12.00 noon on Saturday 20th we shall be spending Walks Wildlife a demonstration "Seeing 8th September. Tombola a very pleasant evening 1st September, 10.30 am, The September meeting Clearly". and cake stall. Entrance in the company of Stanhope, 6 miles. A on Sunday 23rd will take Early Music £1.00 to include tea or Kathleen and Harry testing walk in the hills place at Malton. Meet in Festival coffee. Gilbert who will be giving north of the village. Meet the car park at 10 am. a talk and slide show of On Saturday 8th Sept at Wildlife Group at the Dales Centre, 'Postcards from Brazil'. NY996392. Baby Group 7.30 pm in the Parish On Tuesday 11th 15th September, 10.30 am, The Community Centre Church of All Saints, David September at 7.30 pm in Lanchester Waldridge Fell, 5 miles. has taken over the Malkin and Dr Ian Brunt the Small Hall of the Reading Group Woods and fells, some running of the Baby will present "Nights in the Community Centre, the The group begins on slopes. Meet at the car Group which is held on Gardens of the Alhambra", speaker will be Jim Cokill, Tuesday 25th September park to SW of village on Wednesday and Fridays, a Virtuoso Recital of Music Director of Durham at 2 pm until 3.30 pm once Edmondsley road, 9.30 - 11.00 am. Please for Classical Guitar by Wildlife Trust. a fortnight. Our choice of NZ251498. come along and join us. Sylvius Leopold Weiss, books for this session is 29th September, Away We would also like to thank Domenico Scarlatti and Mothers' Union 'The Hungry Tide' by day to Ullswater by John Toomer, the Mobile Fernando Sor. The September meeting Amitav Ghosh and 'The coach. Booking essential. Fruit and Veg Man, who is Tickets at £8, £5 is on Wednesday 12th Vanishing Life of Esme Details from David kindly providing us with concessions, under 18 7.30 pm in the Chapter Fairfax' by Maggie Moore, 0191 2852925. fresh fruit for the children. years free. Admission at House, when the speaker O'Farrell. We would the door or reservations in will be Julie Judson of the welcome new members. Lanchester Local History advance by enclosing a Sunderland Street Contact Suzanne Eckford Social Club Society SAE to Dr Ian Brunt, The Pastors. on 01207 529155 Entertainment The Society’s meetings Lodge, Lanchester, or [email protected] 1st September, Pete resume after the summer(!) County Durham, DH7 0LF, Choral Society for further details. McDonald break with a talk by a former cheques to "All Saints Celebrates 8th September, Mark speaker, Ralph Hedley, on Lanchester PCC." Again … Paradiso Club Roberts the subject of Tyneside and this time we extend a The Paradiso Club will 15th September, Anna artist Bill Saunders. This PACT meeting welcome to all!! recommence monthly Reay will be on Friday 7th The next meeting will be Having celebrated its Socials in the Main Hall of 22nd September, Sonia September, at 7.30 in the on Wednesday 26th 40th Anniversary in great the Community Centre on Michelle Dining Hall of the September at 7.15 pm in style the society is Sunday October 7th at 29th September, Tony Community Centre. the Community Centre. involved in another 7pm, when there will be Washington Everyone welcome. All welcome. celebration. This time it’s the usual raffle, Canon Bob Spence’s refreshments and a 50th year as a priest in film. The first film of the 2013. The choral concert season will be 'Salmon on 8th March in the RC Fishing in the Yemen'. All Church will feature pieces are welcome and further Lanchester Community Centre which Canon Bob information will be in the particularly enjoys, September Village Voice. Start date: Thursday 27th September including Faure’s Latin American Dancing Requiem, Karl Jenkins York Shopping Times: 4.30-6.00 & 6.15-7.45 £30 per course Mass for the Armed Man, Trip and Vivaldi’s Gloria. Croft View Fundraising Holiday Spanish The society would like to Committee are organizing Times: 6.30-8.00pm £85.00 welcome anyone who a shopping trip to York on For advice on these courses and other courses in the community come would like to join us for Saturday 10th November. along to our events session at Lanchester Community Centre on this great occasion. The bus will depart at Tuesday 11th September 6.30 - 7.30 Rehearsals are held every 9.00am from the Village Friday at 7.15 pm in All Green and will arrive back or contact on Tracie 0191 375 4933 Saints RC Primary School. at approximately 9.00 pm. email: [email protected] For further details ring Tickets £13.00. Please 520427, or 520172 or just contact Rosemary Naylor turn up! 520087 or 07803106615. The Village Voice Page 18 BOWLING LANCHESTER MAN Willow Burn would like to thank Consett Sunderland Supporters Club who adopted the hospice over UPDATE RUNNING GNR the last season and raised the magnificent sum of Lanchester Bowling Club I am running this year's cyclist who use the local £10,340. still has hopes for a good Great North Run as part of rail lines and have had a finish for both the a team raising money for runner struggle to find the Saturday and Monday the NSPCC's Childline breath to say "hello" as ALL TYPES OF PLASTERING AND BRICKWORK Re-Skims, Ceilings, Concreting, Pointing ... etc teams. While finishing 25th Anniversary appeal. you've passed then Over 20 Years’ Experience. All Work Guaranteed top of their respective If I reach my fundraising you've already seen me leagues is probably out target of £400 from training. of our grasp we are still in sponsors then the bank I don't expect to beat my with a chance of second First Direct adds a further best time but if I can reach place in both leagues. £400 donation to my total. my fundraising target Free Estimates. No Job Too Small Now that the Tuesday I have run the GNR then I'll be a happy man. QUALITY WORK AT AFFORDABLE PRICES league has finished the previously as part of team If you would like to Telephone: (01207) 284881 Mobile: 07813 339467 club will be running Macmillan but last ran it sponsor me I will be Jumbles each Tuesday at in 2005, and now being carrying a form when out 2.00 pm. These are relaxed, the wrong side of 40 it and about in the village Specialists in all areas fun events which are took the carrot that my and as an alternative of domestic renovation good for both experienced efforts could make a bank route I have just set up a For All Your Property Needs and novice bowlers. give £400 to bring me out fundraising page online: Over 10 years experience Finals Day will be held on of retirement. http://uk.virginmoney We are based in Lanchester the afternoon of If you are a walker, dog giving.com/GavinQ Tel: 07789481500 or 01207 528639 Saturday 8th September. walker, horse rider or Thank you, Gavin Quiney Email: [email protected] Visit www.jacproperty.co.uk for examples of our work LATEST FROM CRICKET CLUB The season is now rivals. With a bit of luck close proximity to the two reaching its climax with they could have the title sides above them. Greg the firsts looking to avoid wrapped up on the 1st Patterson continues to relegation and the September. Paul Burn represent the club at seconds with real title again leads the runs total county level and scored hopes. At the time of including 133 not out at four fifties in his seven writing there are four Lintz. In the same game, innings. Remember he has games remaining and the Mattie Callaghan made to retire when he makes firsts sit just above his maiden century as the fifty. His average was an relegation spot having pair made a club record impressive 99.33. Cameron won three games. Their opening stand of over Metcalf, Connor Hunt and most crucial victory came 240. Paul Burn also leads 12 year old, Aaron R. C. HARVEY just before the deadline the wicket haul but is Halliday did well with the PAINTING & DECORATING when they successfully closely and well ball in support of Greg. WALLPAPERING POWERWASHING defended a total of 148 at supported by Andy Allen The under 13s did well Percy Main thanks to a and Hayden Petch. winning four of the five INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DECORATING seventh wicket century The third team are sitting games they played but stand between Stu mid table as everyone their lack of matches TEL : Mobile 07980070367 McPhail and Dan Storey. beats each other in their hampered their league Home : 01207 520587 92 Alderside Crescent, Lanchester, DH7 0PZ However the team has had league. The side is in position finishing in fifth. most games cancelled due transition this year having Chris Tully and David to the weather leaving lost their top five batsmen Selby opened the batting LANCHESTER CARPETS them precariously placed. from last time around and and did well throughout THE QUALITY RETAILER GIVING One saving grace may introducing several for their side. Both FRIENDLY RELIABLE SERVICE well be that with Sacriston youngsters into the side. players also picked up moving to another league, Craig Smith and Andy wickets with Aaron - Free estimates only one team might be McConnell are the leading Halliday leading the way. - Free local delivery 9 Church View relegated this season run makers with Stu After a season without a - Expert fitting service Lanchester improving our chances of Beaumont topping the win, the under 11s got two - Rugs and Vinyls 01207 521771 staying up. Graham bowling charts. victories this time around - 100’s Rems Brinton is the team's top The under 18s had a tough and made good progress. run maker whilst he is season with no player The annual BBQ was a second in the wicket over 16 in the side, but great success and the club Babies, Families stakes behind Kieron they gave good accounts is having a table top sale & Groups Taylor. of themselves throughout and senior double wicket The second team are still and should be able to competition on the Bank Precious Moments caught forever unbeaten in the league build and improve next Holiday Sunday, again and lead their division season. hoping to generate 11c Front Street Lanchester with a full two game The under 15s finished much needed funds for contact Fiona on 01207 529328 cushion over their nearest fifth in their league, but in the club. www.imagesoflifeltd.co.uk The Village Voice Page 19 CHARITY BOWLS TOURNAMENT A fund-raising Bowls Tournament held at the Lanchester Bowling Club premises, involved some 36 bowlers drawn from Lanchester, Sherburn Park, North East Prison Service Bowls, and the Hon Vice Presidents' Bowls Association. The weather on 29th July was perfect for a sunny afternoon of bowls, followed by afternoon tea in the Pavilion. Players, donors and kitchen-helpers all Bowlers from Lanchester with their guests on a lovely sunny afternoon ensured that the afternoon was a £240 for Meningitis UK, enjoyed playing bowls Rose. Irene's family were daughter, son-in-law and memorable success, with in memory of the late Mrs and we will miss her", said represented at the three charming grand- a grand total raised of Irene Webb. "Irene the organiser, Patricia tournament by her children. A TRIBUTE TO THE OLYMPIC SPIRIT
Teamwork … 'You can depend on me, I depend on you' At the time when so many pupils entering the sportsmen and women, within the family of nations shown, with various people are watching the Olympic themed decorated their desire to do the best was also celebrated. children across the globe achievements of 'Team GB,' hall with enthusiastic they could as individuals, Pupils sang of themselves watching on TV as elite the students of All Saints' cheers , their first song 'A and also working as a team. as the 'New Generation', athletes performed at the Primary School offered Long Time To Wait' telling The sacrifice, effort and carrying the flag into the highest level. The their own tribute to the of the excitement felt by loneliness known for many future, a thrilling moment, children were themselves Games. Their end of term London, after waiting so years, until the moment representing continuity inspired by the London events are always superbly many years to host the came when they 'started to and progress in life. Games to take up a sport, produced, and this one Games . What followed was float on air'. The courage Perhaps the most moving and to become the was truly a very special an exciting representation and the level of ability of moment of the production 'champions of tomorrow' occasion. The Head of the Olympics, with the the paralympic athletes was when a video was and future Olympians. introduced the event, youngsters performing Published by Lanchester Publications Ltd, 49 Lintzford reminding the audience the actions associated NEXT Road, Rowlands Gill, NE39 1HG and printed by Durham that rehearsals had taken with various sports and County Council, Design and Print, Comeleon House, place during two school describing in catchy DEADLINE Tanfield Lea Industrial Estate North, Stanley, County inspections, with children songs the emotions of the Please send any articles Durham, DH9 9NX. Tel: 01207 217167. and staff due all credit for athletes. The Olympics for the next Village Voice The views expressed in this periodical are not necessarily those of the publishers. Whilst all efforts are made to their commitment at such celebrated a Festival of Life, by Tuesday 18th check the authenticity and accuracy of all articles a busy time. was the message, and September. The submitted for publication, occasionally something is The whole school was songs told of the dreams deadline for adverts is bound to be printed incorrectly. Please let us know and involved in the event, the and aspirations of the 16th September. we will endeavour to correct the mistake. The Village Voice Page 20