Town Crier Issue 579 Friday 14Th September 2012 Page 1 Crier Ldon N Shi T Ow Classifieds & Istr I C T D All About Local People
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Published at: Friday 14th September First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 579 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, 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] Shows reward leek growers Bat man to the rescue The leek growing season was celebrated last week when three leek shows At 8.40am on Saturday volunteers are on stand-by took place to recognise the 8th September, a Shildon for such emergencies. The efforts of growers. resident got unwittingly volunteer advised me that, The King William Leek Show involved in a wildlife despite legislation, I could was won by Joss Aldworth, rescue. legally handle the bat who showed a pair of leeks Bob Sheffield of Hackworth with caution and, when measuring 183 cu ins. Road explains: “One of contained, he would send Eric Dowling was 2nd my daughter’s cats, who a local volunteer to collect with 145 cu ins and Joe are lodging with us, came it. Hindmarsh 3rd with 147. through the window with “I carefully emptied the Joss also won the long leek a small furry bundle in her bin and revealed the small stand with 82 cu ins, best mouth. creature with its wings celery, and best long and “It looked, at first glance, outstretched. I placed it stump carrots. like a field mouse, but I in a ventilated shoe-box, The class for 3 fresh pulled noticed that it had tightly whereupon it took flight onions was won by Eric folded wings. and flew away.” Dowling. “It was a pipistrelle bat, Bob went on to offer a word Ian Thompson was the Councillor Gary Huntingdon with Susan Anderson, win- one of the smallest of the of caution: “If handling an winner of the intermedi- ner of the Best Leek in the Show Award at the Waverley 14 species of bat in this injured bat, do so with ate leek class with a leek Terrace Allotments Leek Show. country. gloves on. They can give a measuring 62 cu ins. “With no sign of life, I nasty nip with their strong Eddie Laybourne had the Other class winners were incurved chrysanthemums, wrapped it in a tissue and jaws and sharp teeth.” best gladiola in the show as follows: Tray of veg, J Lawson; 1 giant dahlia, G placed it carefully on top Contact the Bat Conser- and the tray of veg was won and celery, Ted Robertson; Hodson; small cactus dahlia, of the bags in our refuse vation Trust if you have by Richie Hurst. shallots, stump carrots and medium cactus dahlia, bin. either a dead or injured At the Old Shildon Leek carnation, David Snowball; medium decorative dahlia, “I checked it a couple of bat or are aware of any Show, Barry Woodward won long carrots, D Redfearn; and 3 vases of dahlias, P hours later and it had not person committing an his 2nd show of the season parsnip, G Parsons; long Watson; Small decorative moved. On Sunday, I again illegal act with reference with a pair measuring 216 leek, Joss Aldworth; spray dahlias, I Davis. checked the bin and there to bats. Their number is cu ins. He was also awarded chrysanthemums and 3 Finally, The Waverley was no sign of it. I looked 0845 1300 228 and they are the best leek in show. vases of chrysanthemums, Terrace Allotments Leek up the RSPB Bat Protection available any time. Joss Aldworth was 2nd with D Parry; intermediate chry- Show, which was held at website and called the It is against the law to 313, and Ted Robertson 3rd santhemums, reflex chry- the Three Tuns, was won by number. interfere with bats which with 173. santhemums, G Dowson; Susan Anderson with a pair “Out of hours, a number of may be living in your roof. of leeks measuring 235 cu ins. HARRISON BROWN WINDOWS Barry Woodward was 2nd TEL: 01388 777606 and Bobby Appleby 3rd. Kelly’s Cards Susan won the best leek in For all your UPVC windows, doors and show award. M Aldworth & Gifts conservatories. If your double glazed won the award for 3 leeks 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323 units are all misted up, call us. (pot, long and intermedi- ate) with a combined meas- We now supply and install urement of 390 cu ins. Ted UPVC Internal Doors Computer Repairs Robinson was 2nd in this Inks - Sales - Media - Cables - Repairs - Hardware - Software Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon class and Barry Woodward Networking - Components - Accessories - Laminating 3rd. Councillor Gary Huntingdon presented the committee BLINDS FACTORY SHOP with a cheque for funds donated by the council. MEASURE & FITTING A spokesperson for the FREE organisers said, “We would buy direct from the £££’s like to thank Durham County FREE factory and save Council, Finley Structures, Co-op Funeral Care, AJM HOME SELECTION SERVICE construction and Shildon Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Garden Guild for their kind Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 sponsorship. We would also Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU like to thank the Three Tuns Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds and King William for letting www.siestablinds.com us sell domino cards all year.” Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 579 Friday 14th September 2012 Page 1 RIER C ldon N Shi t OW Classifieds & istr i c T D All about local people... In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Karen Wilkinson Dora Ellison Gemma Louise Churm Elena Cook Linda Rewcastle 13 / 9 / 2003 18-9-2010 13th September 16th September 13th September Taken from us so soon Always remembered Happy birthday Linda Always in my thoughts Forever loved You will never be forgotten I think of you every day And miss you so much Forever in my heart Love from, Fred, Yvonne & Anthony your favourite Sister Sharon xxx Love you always & Peter & favourite niece Michael Gemma xxx xxx Birthdays Linda Rewcastle Karen Wilkinson Kaiesha-Mae Happy birthday Mam 13 / 9 / 2003 Henderson Happy 21st Birthday Happy 9th Birthday Your life was full 18/9 of loving deeds Forever thoughtful of our special needs All our love, Lots of Love from , Love, Today and tomorrow my Mam & Dad Mam & Dad Joanne, Andrew & favourite whole life through xxx xxx Grandson Christian I will always love and xxx cherish you Gemma Louise Churm Elena Cook 16th September Happy 21st Birthday and a Love you always happy birthday to me! Katie xxx Birth Happy 1st Birthday Love from, Princess your favourite Aunty Linda & Karen Wilkinson Uncle Brian Ella Neve Stoker 13 / 9 / 2003 xxx We miss you now Our hearts still sore Love, As time goes by Mammy & Daddy Gemma Louise Churm We miss you more xxxxxx Your loving smile Congratulations And pretty face on your 21st No one can fill Happy 9th Birthday to my Gorgeous girl! Your vacant place Kaiesha-Mae Happy 1st Birthday Love from, Joe, Andrew & Christian xxx Love you lots, Love always, Mam & Dad Nanna xxx Love, xxx Nana, Granda, Sarah Carrick & Brian Stoker Uncle Ryan & Sarah Gemma Louise Churm would like to announce xxx 13-9-1991 the birth of their Karen Wilkinson beautiful baby girl 13 / 9 / 2003 Happy 21st to my Ella Neve Kaiesha-Mae Grandaughter Always in our thoughts Born Monday 3rd Happy 1st Birthday September, 8lb 10oz Forever in our hearts Audrey Davies Love and miss you Happy birthday Sue & Jimmy With loads of love & kisses, from the Aussies Love and kisses from your, Nanna Nancy & Merlin Great Grandma, Aunty Sandra xxx & Aunty Christine xxx Love, Russell, Carol, Nicola, Karen Wilkinson Scott, Steven, Rebecca, Acknowledgements 13 / 9 / 2003 Gemma Louise Churm Kaiesha-Mae James & Erin Close to our hearts Happy 21st Gemz Love u always You will always stay Henderson Mark & Rebecca Loved and remembered 18th September Rutherford Every day Happy 1st Birthday to a special God-Daughter. Audrey Davies Would like to thank their Have a lovely day Love from, friends and families for Janice, Paul Princess Di, Kevin, Lisa & Jordan Happy birthday Mum making their wedding day so & Daniel xxx special and for all the lovely cards, gifts, money & well wishes they received. Lots of love, Love from your boys, A special thank you to David Toni Russell, Graeme, Tomlinson and to Paul and xxx Howard & Tony xxx the staff at the Civic Hall. Page 2 Friday 14th September 2012 Issue 579 Shildon & District Town Crier Acknowledgements Services Teacher retires after almost Clyde & Christine NEED AN OLD SCRAP forty years Wilkie DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REMOVING??? CAN'T WAIT We would like to thank FOR THE COUNCIL A popular nursery teacher family & friends for the RING 01325 321 678 wonderful cards, gifts and has retired after 39 years best wishes given on our MOVING A THING? of teaching. st wedding on Sept 1 . You From £14. Call Phil. Staff, children, friends and all helped to make it a Phone 01325 321 084 family attended a special wonderful, perfect day. or 07790 509 925 presentation ceremony at Prince Bishops Community Painter & Decorator Ask for Ron: 01325 313352 Primary School in Coundon Mobile: 07547 433 801 Grange on 20th July to Diane Hall & Family wish her well and say their Thank you to everyone Full / Part House Removals goodbyes to Dorothy Truby. who contacted us with including single items, local or The children performed information and possible nationwide. Tel David on: tributes to her including sightings when our cat went 01325 321567 or missing.