Published at: Friday 31st May 2013 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 615 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] The Story of Shildon Wagon Volunteers needed Works exhibition for Macmillan

Local Fundraising Manager “Cancer is the toughest for Macmillan Cancer fight most of us will ever Support, Michelle Muir face. If you or a loved one is encouraging Shildon has been diagnosed, you residents to consider need a team of people in volunteering to give your corner supporting something back to the you every step of the way. local community. That’s who we are. Michelle said, “We are “Many people find the looking for people to help benefits of volunteering collect in Supermarkets are threefold; meeting in , in new people and making June. We have been very friends, gaining new skills fortunate that the local and most importantly, supermarkets have allowed having fun.” us to do so, but we need For more information volunteers to help out. on how to get involved, Even if it’s just a couple of contact Michelle Muir on hours, Macmillan would be 07809 554 967 or email very grateful. [email protected].

Charlie Walton, Treasurer FNRM-NE; Dave Camp, Chairman FNRM-NE; Bob Murton, Find us on Facebook at former employee of Shildon Wagon Works; Ken Wharton, member FNRM-NE who devel- oped the exhibition and is a former employee of Shildon Wagon Works. facebook.com/ The Friends of the presenting a new display The photographic shildontowncrier National Railway Museum exploring ‘The Story of exhibition is currently on (North East Branch) is Shildon Works’. display at Locomotion, where it can be seen until Wednesday 12th June. Historically, Shildon was a town highly skilled in BLINDS FACTORY SHOP heavy engineering for Measure & Fitting the railway industry, FREE developing out of the buy direct from the Stockton and FREE factory and save £££’s Railway (opened 1825) and lasting until 1984. HOME SELECTION SERVICE Shildon Wagon Works was Phone the North East’s original master blind maker a vast railway workshop Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 specialising in manufac- Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, DL5 6AU turing and rolling stock. Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds In its heyday (mid-1950s) www.siestablinds.com the works employed 3,400 people. THE COUNTRYMAN However the transfer of freight traffic to road The Countryman brought about the closure Gibson's Funeral At Bolam of the works in 1984. QUALITY & VALUE FOR MONEY Services The pub you can afford to eat in At the time the closure of Established over 140 years. the works was a devastat- T HE COUNTRYMANFATHER’S DAY CARVERY Dunwell Lane, BOLAM, Durham Tel: 01388 832 418 • Fax: 01388 832 876 Sundaywww.thecountry m16thanbolam.co.uk June - 12 noon - 6pm (Sittings at 12 and 1.30pm) ing blow for Shildon. Association Street, Shildon. However the reputation of TWO MEALS FOR £7.95 Shildon as a railway town Our office hours are Available Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday Lunchtimes lives on, with examples Monday to Friday 10.00am until 2.00pm. FREE HOMEMADE DESSERT, TEA or COFFEE of wagons from the site or by appointment on With Wednesday Lunch Carvery on display at Locomotion Tel: 01388 832418 | www.thecountrymanbolam.co.uk alongside the exhibition. 01388 772244 The Countryman off the A68 between & DL2 2UP The museum is open daily 24 hour on call service. from 10am to 4pm.

Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 615 Friday 31st May 2013 Page 1 n Crier Shildon ow Classifieds istri c t & D T All about local people...

In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays

Brian Bulleyment Robert (Bob) Foster Lisa Kirkbride Stephen Jones June June 4th 2011 Remembering a dear 31.5.2010 Remembering you on Happy 60th Birthday Mam 50 years we had together Dad & Grandad Missing you is very hard your 18th Birthday 2 years we’ve had apart But in our thoughts But loving memories You never go stay forever Deep within my heart Sadly missed by the Love Ann & Micky Love you forever, Management and Staff Sarah Jane & Brandon Sis Jen & family at Jubilee Fields Community Centre Your loving Wife, xxx June Sheila Birthday Memories Happy 60th Birthday Gran Birthdays Kirkbride Anne Thompson Love Chelsea, Daniel, 1st June 2011 1st June Skye, Charlie, John, Katie, Sheila Douthwaite Matthew & Anthony Beloved Brother-in-Law If I speak to you softly 31.5.13 Robert (Bob) Foster and Uncle You will still hear 1st June 2012 Gone but never forgotten I love and miss you Every day June Happy 60th Birthday June

Louise, Phil, Leigh, Amanda, David Robert, Ben, Paul, Natasha xxx & Chloe From Laura

Anne Thompson 1st June I’ll whisper a little prayer Asking everyone above June O’Brien To sing a ‘Happy Birthday’ A year has gone 4.6.09 song 60! Mia Scott Since you passed away Treasured memories of a And give you all my love GOTCHA! 2nd June I miss you more devoted Mam, Mother-in- Have a good’n Each and every day Law, Nana & Great Nana In my heart You’re here to stay Loved and remembered Miss you loads Mam, every day Suzanne & Russell xx

My eternal love, Karen From Denise, Karen & Neil June xx and their families Anne Thompson 28th May Missing you today Happy 60th Birthday June and every day Robert (Bob) Foster 60! 1.6.2012 From Mike Happy 10th Birthday Love is not changed by death and nothing is lost Love Jessie, Sylvia Turner Nieces & Nephews Remembering a Mam xxx June dearly loved Son All our love always, We think of you every day Happy 60th Birthday June All our precious memories Mam, Dad & Holly Will always stay x

Always in our thoughts, Love Mam & Dad Love Mam Love you so much, Joanne Aldworth Anthony, Denise, family 2nd June 1974 xxx Robert (Bob) Foster Remembering our beloved June P.J.R. PLASTERING Remembering a dear Daughter, Joanne, on this, Happy 60th Birthday Mam her Birthday Brother and Uncle All aspects of Plastering Memories never die Sylvia Turner Always loved and never Re-skims & Rendering, Grandma forgotten Damp proofing Love always, Richard & Toni Grandma we love you, Clean Service even though you are far Quality Workmanship Love always, away we think of you June Very Reasonable Rates Malcolm, Billy, Susan Love Mam, Dad No Job too Small & families & Kieran (Mato) Happy 60th Birthday Mam Phone for a FREE quote Love you, miss you, Jane & Kate 01388 775275 x Love Julie & Alan 0781 357 1929 Page 2 Friday 31st May 2013 Issue 615 Shildon & District Town Crier Amelia Grace baptised at Classifieds the Methodist Church All about local people...

Birthdays Acknowledgements

Chris Edward Lewis & Emma Harston Would like to thank all the family, friends and neighbours for the cards and gifts on the birth of their Daughter, Florence

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At 8.40pm on Monday 27th hand. Shildon Police are Kenneth Stephen after the VW Golf he an off duty police officer, May, two young males currently following up Brown pleaded guilty to was driving, crashed and who called the police and were disturbed outside of enquiries in relation to aggravated vehicle taking, overturned on the Shildon gave chase, as Brown had Elm Road Workingmen’s this theft and urge anyone to dangerous driving, to bypass on 6th May. run away from the scene, Club stealing wheel trims who saw these two males, driving without a licence or Following a domestic despite injuring his leg. from a parked vehicle. or have any information third party insurance and incident Brown took his Matters were adjourned One male was able to relating to this crime, to possession of ampheta- partner’s car, without in order for the Probation make off with two wheel to contact the police on mine, when he appeared her consent, and was Service to provide a trims - one in each non-emergency 101. before magistrates at witnessed overtaking pre-sentence report. Newton Aycliffe recently. vehicles whilst crossing In the meantime, the The 33 year-old, of double white lines. defendant was given an Flower club Douthwaite Road, Bishop The car ended up on its interim driving disqualifi- Auckland, who admitted roof and was extensively cation and released on un- a £20 a day amphetamine damaged but Brown was conditional bail, to return addiction, was lucky to walk luckily thrown clear. before the court on 13th The next meeting of the Rasen, will present a flower away relatively unharmed, The accident was seen by June. Shildon and District Flower arranging programme Club will take place at entitled 'Somewhere Under Shildon Civic Hall on Monday the Sun'. 3rd June, from 7.30pm, Entrance is free to members GAMP meeting when Area Demonstra- and £5 for guests (payable tor, Di Smith from Market on the door). Residents in Great Aycliffe This meeting will also attend the board meeting and Middridge can find out include the AGM and will should register in advance Family history taster how local issues are being welcome some new board by ringing 01325 327441, tackled when the local members. or by emailing gampaap@ Area Action Partnership Local people can also raise durham.gov.uk. meets next. any neighbourhood issues (Please note, this is a Shildon Library will be Shildon Library will also The GAMP board will be that they would like the rescheduled date. The holding a Family History be starting a Junior Craft meeting on Tuesday, 11th board to address. These meeting had previously taster session on Thursday Club, which will be held June, between 6pm and need to be put in writing been due to take place 13th June, from 10am until fortnightly and is suitable 8pm at Aycliffe Village and sent in by Monday 3rd on 21st May, however it 12pm. for ages 5 to 11. 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A thief is being sought Between Thursday 23rd the top of the vehicle to after a pub landlord’s and Saturday 25th May, cause this damage. mobile phone was stolen unknown persons have Anyone who has informa- earlier this month. caused damage to the roof tion regarding the identity The theft happened at the of a vehicle at the rear of of the person responsible Locomotive pub in Byerley Garbutt Street. is urged to contact Shildon Road, Shildon, at 3.53pm It is believed that the Police on the non-emer- on Monday, May 13th. suspect has walked over gency number, 101. When the landlord left the bar area momentarily, the man, who was wearing a top with the word ‘Tokyo’ PACT meeting printed on it, stole a Nokia 6300 phone. He left the area in a dark grey There will be an Eldon, priorities will be discussed. vehicle similar to a Corsa Close House and Coronation All members of the or Fiesta. (Dene-Valley) PACT Meeting community are welcome. Anyone who may be able on Wednesday 12th June If you require any to assist with information from 6pm-7pm at the One additional information, is asked to call PC Paul Stop Community Shop, High contact PC 1685 Alex Riley Tingle, at Bishop Auckland Street Eldon Lane. or PCSO 6884 Tess Moore Police Station, on 101. This man is wanted for the theft of a mobile phone. The meeting will be via the non-emergency attended by a representa- 101 number or by emailing tive from the neighbour- either of them at bisho- Old Shildon Homing Society hood policing team and [email protected]. individual neighbourhood police.uk.

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An incident at Old Shildon The lady will appear at Workingmen’s Club on South Durham Magistrates’ Sunday 26th May has Court in due course. resulted in a 51 year-old A 22 year-old female, also female from the town from Shildon, who was also being charged by police involved in the incident, with two counts of was issued with a police common assault. caution for assault. Tyres slashed

Overnight between Anyone who has informa- Thursday 23rd and Friday tion regarding the persons 24th May, two vehicles, responsible for causing this which were parked to the damage is urged to contact rear of Albert Street, had Shildon police on the non- a number of tyres slashed. emergency number, 101. Male Voice Choir Residents were concerned by the graffiti - which says ‘Young Blood’ - on garages near St Thomas’ RC Church on can be bought in advance their homes. Byerley Road, Shildon, is from the church, or you due to host the Durham can pay on the door. People living on the Avenue, were daubed with witness vandals in action, Constabulary Male Voice “Refreshments will be Jubilee Fields Estate were graffiti earlier this week. they are urged to contact Choir on Tuesday 4th June served,” said a spokesper- concerned to find that If anyone knows who is re- Shildon’s beat team on the at 7pm. son, “and all are welcome garages, to the rear of sponsible for this mindless non-emergency number, Tickets, costing £2 each, to come along.” Jubilee Road and Rowan vandalism, or if residents 101.

Café3 Main Street, Shildon,liMone DL4 1 AJ Café liMone welcomes guests old and new to our restaurant, where we serve traditional Italian cuisine. We offer alunchtime special from midday to 5pm for £3.95 to include 3 courses. Children are welcome at all times and ½ portions are available. Daily specials are available, and there is also an A’La Carte menu. Why not try our traditional 3 course Sunday Lunch for £8.95 (12pm - 4pm) All our food is fresh - and the staff are too! 01388 773541 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 615 Friday 31st May 2013 Page 7 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon youngsters play at Althletes compete at Stadium of Light NE Championships

Shildon AFC Develop- The North East Track and with 10 year-old Maddie ment Centre’s under 9/10s Field Championships were securing a fine silver medal. travelled to Sunderland’s staged at Gateshead Inter- Rachel Bennett (also 10) Stadium of Light for national stadium over the finished 5th and 11 year-old the Foundation of Light bank holiday weekend and specialist long jumper, Jade Tournament on Tuesday a small but elite band of finished 7th. 28th May. The tournament Shildon’s athletes soared to Again, all three ran pbs in gave the youngsters the success. the 200m, with Maddie and chance to play at the Rachel McHugh led the Rachel qualifying for the home of the Premiership jumps group by example final where they finished in club, with every player when securing double gold 6th and 8th position. going home with a bag full Shildon AFC Development Centre’s under 9/10s, in red, in the u20 women’s long and Also racing to a new pb of goodies to remember had the chance of a dream day out, playing at Sunderland’s triple jump events. over 200m, Josh McLay their day. The Foundation Stadium of Light in the Foundation of Light Tournament. U15 girl Courtnie Mills added competed in the U15 boys of Light uses the power of 12cm to her long jump pb, event, breaking the 27s football to involve, educate Shincliffe U10s ended in team from Washington. The which gave her the silver barrier for the first time. and inspire young people a very unlucky defeat play off fixture was again a medal. Competing in the senior and their families through by a single goal with the one sided affair with Shildon Jade Hepple strove to men’s 400m heats, Scott a range of initiatives aimed Shincliffe goalkeeper having numerous chances match the older girls’ Dining stepped up in at improving lives across keeping Shildon at bay with through Jacob Race and achievements and a fine distance and gave a season’s the North East. The team some fine goalkeeping. Will Dixon throughout the performance in the u13 long best performance. was managed on the day The fourth fixture brought game but not hitting the jump meant Jade leapt over Representing the middle by Paul Foster, and took Shildon’s first win against back of the net. However, a 4m for the first time and distance group in the U20 to the field for their first AFC Bulldogs - a one Washington break resulted secured 4th place. mens’ 1500m, Michael kick off at 9.30am, earning sided affair with the winning in a goal against the run of Lone male long jumper Bleasby broke through the a no-scoring draw against goal scored by Callum Brown play and placed Shildon into Josh McLay proudly added 4 minute barrier for a new Durham Phoenix. after a great through ball a 4th position out of a total the North East title to his pb and secured the silver The second game, against from Kane Hopwood. of 14 teams overall. portfolio. medal. a Sunderland Foundation A defeat came in the fifth “We’re very proud of the Georgia Hirst gave a U20 women’s representa- team, again resulted in a 0-0 fixture but despite this the team’s efforts and would powerful performance to tive Amy Etherington also draw with some great goal- team made the play-offs for like to say well done to secure the U17 women’s battled to a medal in the keeping by Cameron Heale third and fourth positions in them all for doing Shildon 300m title in 42.49s. Ciara 1500m, this time bronze for Shildon. the competition. proud,” said their delighted Hughes, the club’s new being the colour. The third game against This would be against a manager. Wear Valley Junior Girls Venturing further afield, 100m champion raced well Shildon’s road runners sent to record new pbs in both two teams to participate Railwaymen struggle the u15 girls 100m and in the Edinburgh marathon 200m heats. relays. Each team consisted The club’s three U13 girl of four legs with each Shildon Railway Cricket champions, Kimblesworth. 3 wickets before achieving entries then gave the sprint leg completing 8.3 miles. Club found to their cost The home side then went on the lowly target set by coaches a proud moment First team to complete for that their teams need to be to win by 9 wickets. Shildon. as all three qualified from Shildon in 3h 47.58 were at full strength if they are At home, the 2nd XI made At Tudhoe, the 2nd team their heats and lined up in John Gray, Sarah Tilley, Liz to compete against others 156 for 9 with Thomas saw the home side declare the 100m final. All gave pb Woods and Kev Thornton, in the Readers Durham Moss leading the way, at 225 for 5, Matthew Brown performances in the event earning them 146th place. Cricket League. But it was scoring 55. However, Kim- taking 4 for 40. In reply, in last Thursday’s cup tie, blesworth secured victory only Brown again showed against Premiere League by 7 wickets, despite an real application with the Heighington boys side Blaydon, when the excellent spell of bowling by bat, making 41 out of the difference in class really teenager Liam Horner. total of 117 all out. are runners up showed. Shildon batted first The Bank Holiday fixtures on Next Saturday (1st) the 1st and made a creditable 111 Monday were always going team are at Dawdon with but the Tynesiders breezed to prove to be difficult and the 2nd team at home in Heighington Boys AFC the Russell Forster Premier to victory without losing a Tudhoe quickly dismissed the reverse fixture. On Under 12s have just Division, the team is now wicket. the home side for 61 after Monday (3rd) the Under 15s returned from a fantastic looking forward to their On Saturday, a weakened another poor batting per- are at home to Crook and on weekend in Blackpool, presentation on the 8th 1st XI were skittled out for formance from the Shildon Wednesday (5th) the Under where they came runners June, as well as some 70, at 2011 Senior League 1st XI. In reply, Tudhoe lost 13s are away to Evenwood. up in the annual 9v9 local tournaments, before tournament. taking a well-earned break The team were blessed over the summer. Sunderland & Shildon meetings with tropical conditions The club is also seeking to throughout, and everyone recruit a new Chairman, involved, including the kids, and Treasurer, as well Shildon & District Meanwhile, the next 11.30am. Supporters will be parents and the coaching as players for their U13s Sunderland Supporters Club meeting of the Shildon AFC helping out at the football staff all thoroughly enjoyed team. Anyone interested will be holding its AGM on Supporters Club takes place ground over the summer. themselves. should contact Jim Barr Sunday 9th June at Old on Sunday 2nd June at the Anyone interested in getting Having finished in a re- on 07899 862079 for more Shildon Club from 11am. Shildon AFC clubhouse from involved is welcome. spectable 5th position in details. Page 8 Friday 31st May 2013 Issue 615 Shildon & District Town Crier