Issue No 969 At the heart of our wonderful community Friday 21st August 2020

WARNING AGAINST MANAGED DECLINE: THE SLOW DEATH PHISHING EMAILS SCAM OF SUNNYDALE MUST BE RESISTED IT IS over seven months A WARNING has been since Durham County issued to County Dur- Council announced there ham residents following would be an inspection a series of scam emails, of the Sunnydale campus trying to obtain personal of Greenfield Community and financial information. College, with strong hints The trading standards that the building was no team at Durham County longer fit for purpose. Council is urging resi- No promise was made of dents to be on their guard any financial investment after it has received should its report reflect reports of hoax emails negatively on the build- being sent, claiming to be ing’s condition. from the council. Pupils were removed Each email uses a at a critical time in their made-up name and studies and bussed daily claims to be from a coun- from Shildon to temporary cil officer, with the letters accommodation at the MBL and a number on the Aycliffe campus. bottom of the text. This week, in an essay The emails contain fake for the Crier, primary Bacs receipts and encour- school teacher and local age the recipients to click Shildon Town Councillor, through to a fraudulent Kelly Ambrosini, investi- The building at Sunnydale was due to be replaced in 2010, but the plans were scrapped. website, which appears gates the decisions that to be of a phishing nature have led to Sunnydale children starting their children are resilient a mere ten years after it and attempts to take per- reaching the precipice of secondary education will and generally make new opened. The building is sonal and financial infor- closure, with parents and know something about connections fairly eas- a CLASP (Consortium of mation. children potentially denied their new schools, albeit ily but due to a total lack Local Authorities Special One way to identify the a High School in a town without having had the of clarity from the local Programme) design and hoax is that it isn’t sent hosting three thriving usual transition arrange- authority on whether their was only intended to have from a durham.gov.uk and successful primary ments. school was safe to reo- a lifespan of around thirty email address. schools. But what about those pen, these children now years. Joanne Waller, Durham It is a history of sys- children whose parents face added anxiety in the In 2010, the building was County Council’s head temic failure and “man- chose the Sunnydale site most uncertain of times scheduled to be replaced of community protection aged decline” and, she of Greenfield Community with the prevailing COVID- as part of the Building services, said: “We would argues, its closure must College? 19 situation. Schools for the Future like to urge the public to be resisted. They will now be facing It has been no secret that Programme, only for the take extra care when they the prospect of travelling over the years the local then coalition govern- are being contacted by IN LITTLE over a week, to a school in a different authority have wanted ment to axe the plans for email. children will return to town and dealing with to close the school on Sunnydale. school to start the new children and staff they’ve numerous occasions; CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 academic year. Many never met. Undoubtedly, the first being in 1978, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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ment that we are now in the worst recession for 300 hundred years is highly concerning and this situation will hamper our town further. In five years’ time we have a wonderful oppor- tunity to revive the for- tunes of our town and make it prosperous and attractive once more. 2025 is the bicentenary year of the first passenger railway to leave Shildon and we should be looking forward to making it not only an attractive place to visit and learn about our rich heritage, but also a better place to live, work and learn. We need that sense of pride back and it needs to start with the children of Kelly believes that instead of demolishing the campus, the community should be campaigning for a new building. Shildon. Instead of demolishing SUNNYDALE’S CLOSURE MUST BE RESISTED Sunnydale Campus for good and sending our FROM PAGE 1 Grange is also graded groundwork. will not endure the same children to Bishop Auck- Outstanding. Close links should be anguish. land, In truth, years of inef- Statistically, in the formed with all of these Shildon has endured its or Woodham, where fective leadership and and schools so that they can struggles over the years. results-wise (Woodham management, an unusu- Shildon areas, children work together to help The loss of its main excluded) they are not ally high staff turnover, are highly likely (around children feel valued and employer 36 years ago that much better than low levels of achieve- 65% likely) to be living safe. Surely there should was the start of a decline those achieved in Shil- ment, decaying buildings in a household of low be no need for children to in the economy which don, why not campaign and a lack of investment income and are therefore have to travel to school still hangs over the town for a brand new school to coupled with ineffective already at a disadvan- on public transport when today. be built here that is fit for monitoring from Durham tage before they start we’re trying to teach A lack of basic ameni- purpose, well-equipped, County Council have con- school. The proportion them about living health- ties such a supermarket resourced, inclusive and tributed to what can only of children receiving free ier, greener lifestyles. or a bank, as well as a inspiring? be described as a ‘man- school meals across all In the last General Elec- worrying future for the Such a learning envi- aged decline’. three primary schools is tion we heard the term leisure centre (one of the ronment could help to Since January, a group well above average and ‘levelling up’ being used few in the county over- produce the next genera- of committed residents many children start these repeatedly to convince looked for an upgrade) tion of engineers like we and former (as well as schools with poor lan- voters that left behind which also relies heavily had working for Timothy current) teachers have guage skills, poor social areas such as Shildon on the children from Sun- Hackworth or the next been trying to piece skills and require extra would benefit from more nydale using its facilities. generation of writers like together a timeline of support in school from investment and oppor- Add to that, Shildon now we had in Sid Chaplin. events that have led to highly trained and dedi- tunity. It remains to be shares a Police Sergeant We could even see future the decisions that have cated staff. seen as to when or if we with Sedgefield due to composers coming from been made, as well as The staff at our local will see such promises underfunding, the rise here, just like Brass Band asking questions of the schools should be highly being upheld but last of anti-social behaviour, composers Thomas local authority on what is commended for the work week’s farcical events persistent fly-tipping in Bulch and George Allan. happening in terms of the that they do to not only surrounding A-Level many areas of the town, We have much to be condition of the current achieve these fantastic results, along with other issues with rogue land- proud of here in Shildon; building. results, but to also make qualifications such as lords and problem ten- we need to give our chil- Disappointingly, Dur- the children feel safe BTECs being downgraded ants and a general lack of dren the confidence and ham’s Head of Children’s whilst at school and to from teacher assess- investment and you can vitality that they need Services declined an help them and their fam- ments, proved that it is understand why people to do well in life. We invitation to a meeting ilies understand how val- still a postcode lottery as feel their town has been need them to feel proud with Town Councillors to uable their education is. to how well you will fare in neglected. of themselves, the peo- discuss concerns about Staff work relentlessly life depending on where The impending perma- ple they come from and decisions made and what to help parents get their you live. nent closure of Sunny- the town they live in and the future holds for the children to school on To see an algorithm dale Campus is just to be should be going to school site as he didn’t see it as time, to help parents decide the fates of our the latest death knell and in. being ‘appropriate’. work with their children children which was will surely impact nega- We can often feel help- The children of this town to complete homework unfairly weighted on pre- tively on the local econ- less at times like this, deserve the best educa- and offer many clubs and vious results instead of omy again. How many as if the decision has tion on offer. Currently, out of school activities to personal achievement children have bought already been made. But there are three well-per- enrich their lives. was despicable and goods from shops on the if there’s one lesson we forming Primary Schools It should therefore be shambolic. The U-turn way to and from school? can learn from the A-Lev- in the town – two are the right of these chil- was welcomed and now, How many parents will els fiasco, it’s that when graded as Outstanding dren to progress their thanks to campaigning have made trips to shops pupils, teachers and par- and the other as Good. education in the town students, teachers and when dropping off and ents fight together for The nearby Prince Bish- where they live in order parents, children receiv- collecting their children? what they know is right, ops Primary in Coundon to continue that excellent ing their GCSE results The recent announce- they can win.

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COUNCIL WARN OF PHISHING EMAIL SCAMS

FROM PAGE 1

“We would never ask for personal information or financial information and we would ask that people take the time to check who the email is from, and stop to think before they click on an unknown link in order to protect their information. “I would also encourage anyone who has received one of these emails, or has any other concerns regarding fraud or scams Sydney Cassidy is presented with a cheque for £200 by Paula and Kathryn from Shildon Alive. to contact us. “We will always take this information seri- FOOTBALL TAKES SYDNEY TO USA ously and investigate the LOCAL STUDENT Sydney Sydney has trained over and members of the tions received from the matter.” Cassidy has been offered the lockdown period, community, as well as public for food they had Details on how to report the opportunity of a life- working out at home and financial donations to rescued which had pre- fraud and receive help time - to play football and running four 2-mile runs help cover costs of trav- viously been destined for from Durham County study at Southwestern a week to prepare for her elling expenses. landfill. Council can be found at Community College in adventure. When the team at Shil- To find out more about durham.gov.uk/fraud or Oregon, USA. Sydney’s parents Peter don Alive heard about Shildon Alive’s food residents can call the Sydney will be leaving and Sam are reaching their fundraising efforts, waste scheme contact: Action Fraud line on 0300 six months earlier than out to the community to they wanted to help. 01388 417600. 123 2040. expected, due to her hard support their talented Kathryn and Paula pre- To support Sydney Details of how to pro- work and commitment daughter. They are ask- sented Sydney with a with travel costs contact tect yourself and family during this challenging ing for tombola prizes cheque for £200, funds Peter or Sam at petercas- from frauds and scams time. from local businesses which came from dona- [email protected]. can be found at www. friendsagainstscams.org. uk/elearning/durham. Meanwhile, local busi- nesses are also encour- aged to sign up to Busi- ness Against Scams at www.friendsagainstscams .org.uk/BAS.

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Letters to the Editor... Email: [email protected] stating ‘Letter’ in the subject line. Write to: Letters, Shildon & District Town Crier, 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Shildon DL4 1AH. All letters (including emails) must include the writer’s name, address, postal code and contact number and may be edited. The maximum length for letters is 200 words. Excluded from school meeting After an inexcusable 7 month delay, Durham is arranging a meeting with our County Councilors and the Town Council, only one of whom has demonstrated an interest in the campaign to obtain a new High School. Excluded from this meeting are parents and those of us who have been campaigning for a new High School all this year. Why? Regards, Fred Langley Byerley Road

Some of the ladies enjoying gin and nibbles at the first G & Tea event. AFTERNOON TEA WITH A TWIST IT WAS afternoon tea with flower designers and Tickets are selling fast a gin-flavoured twist (and flower school donated for all events so early a dash of tonic) at Shildon floral decorations and a booking is recommended. Railway Institute recently, large arrangement that, Tickets, which include when the first G and Tea along with other items, afternoon tea and three event, held by the Save was raffled and raised gin and tonics from the Our Stute group, attracted £74. Ginstitute, are £20 each people from as far away The event got rave (or £15 for a soft/hot as Saltburn and Sheffield! reviews from all who drink option). For Decem- Home made finger sand- attended, reporting that ber events, prices are £25 wiches, scones, pastries they had a great after- and £20 respectively. and cakes freshly made noon whilst still adher- For more information, or by the Institute Women ing to social distancing to book for future events, Group, some of whom guidelines. contact Michelle Arm- used ingredients sourced The first G and Tea after- strong on 07863 784 526, from Shildon’s own allot- noon was so successful email sales@shildonrail- ments, were washed that a series of events way.institute, or visit the down with a wide variety are being held - the first Save Our Stute Facebook of gins from the Ginstitute on 29th August, then 26th page. (or hot or soft drinks if September (already sold To learn more about the requested). out), a Halloween themed Save our Stute group, how Hazel Johnson from fancy dress event on 31st you can help, and what’s The Stute provided home- October, and finally two on at the Railway Institute, made bunting and table luxury Christmas themed visit shildonrailway.insti- cloths, while Kathryn events on the 12th and tute or search for Save our Hume of Forget Me Not 13th of December. Stute on Facebook. To advertise in the Shildon Stores Shildon & District Town Crier 36 Redworth Road, Shildon and its sister papers, the Bishop Press, Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter and Spennymoor News Stocking a wide range of spirits, M: 07909 992 731 | E: [email protected] wines, beers, groceries, confectionery & frozen foods, plus a wide range of Pass + Driving School vaping and smoking accessories 30 years experience High Pass RAte Milk, Bread & Eggs all only ** Special Offer ** £1 Each. Best Price in Town! 4 lessons only £40 We are open 7 days a week, 8am-9pm Call Ian on Follow us on Facebook & Instagram 07989 802481 shildon stores mrveescornershop

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Youngsters can enjoy a tasty daily special, as well as a dessert of fruit, such as this healthy and delicious fruit salad.

FREE TASTY MEALS AVAILABLE Families were able to get creative with the help of a guided online video workshop. FOR SHILDON YOUNGSTERS STORYMAKERS GET CREATIVE IF YOU are finding the Young people can pop last couple of weeks of along to the premises WITH GREENFIELD ARTS the school holidays a at 95 Church Street (the challenge, remember old Danni’s Pizza shop) GREENFIELD ARTS have help of a guided online previous GAMP funded that the team at Shildon and pick up a meal, been continuing their video workshop and project through Green- Alive can help. along with a fruit based arts programme and accompanying creative field Arts. Using the app They are offering a snack, thanks to funding were delighted to venture packs. they were able to write free daily special from from Bishop Auckland online to continue their The workshop formed their own stories and their Community Take- and Shildon AAP. summer season offer part of their Storymakers include the characters away, Monday - Friday To order in advance with a free family holiday activity and gave partici- they had made in a range between 12 noon and call Dan or Tracy on workshop. pants the chance to spend of fantastical settings. 1pm. 07385 924 163. Artist Jilly Johnston creative time with each “It was lovely to be able inspired all of the family other and continue to be to see the results and to get involved, creating part of the Greenfield Arts share the creations that DRIVER KILLED IN CRASH creatures, characters Community. Families have been made,” said and artwork from mate- were given details and Jilly. NEAR HEIGHINGTON rials that could be found support on how to use “We enjoyed the family around the home and gar- the free Greenfield Arts video and enjoyed finding POLICE ARE investigating Sadly the man, who was den. Families were able Storymakers App, created our way around the app” after a driver sadly died from the Crook area but to get creative with the by young people during a said one participant. following a collision over previously lived in Shildon, the weekend. was pronounced dead at A 28-year-old man died the scene. after his Skoda Fabia left Officers would like to the A68 at around 1am on speak to anyone who wit- Sunday 16th August. nessed the collision, or It is thought the man was anyone who has any dash driving north on the A68 at cam footage of the Skoda Houghton Bank, Heighing- or a black BMW which it ton, when he lost control was believed to be in con- and collided with a wall. voy with. The car came to rest on If you have any informa- its roof around 50 metres tion, call 101 quoting inci- north west of Walworth dent reference number 28 Road. of August 16th. HUMBLES GARAGE 1 ROBSON STREET SHILDON, DL4 1EB 01388 778070 | 07778 117 778 MOTs - MOTORBIKES, Costa will be leaving Shildon following lockdown. CARS AND VANS SERVICING SHILDON COSTA WON’T RE-OPEN TYRES SHILDON’S BRANCH of the lifting of lockdown closed in March, how- EXHAUSTS Costa Coffee, on Main restrictions. ever it has been con- Street, will not reo- The coffee shop, firmed that it will remain WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON SATURDAYS pen its doors following like most businesses, permamently closed.

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Eric grew his tomato plant during lockdown.

Six swimming pools have re-opened to the public, although with safety LOCKDOWN GROWS HOBBIES limitations. KEEN GARDENER Eric enjoyed tending his plants admires his tasty toma- during this very difficult SWIMMING POOLS RE-OPEN TO toes, which he grey during time. lockdown in the green- “Residents always enjoy house at Redworth House a wide variety of activi- THE PUBLIC AFTER LOCKDOWN Nursing Home. ties, including jigsaws, NEWTON AYCLIFEE out the week, with some to now be able to reopen Sandra Baynham, staff dominoes, baking, crafts Swimming Pool and family fun sessions at our pools as well. member said: “He has and manicures!” Woodhouse Close pool in weekends and aqua fit “Going for a swim is Bishop Auckland are two classes. going to be a little differ- of the six County Durham All children under 16 ent for the time being, SUPPORTERS CLUB swimming pools which must be accompanied by but the changes we have LOTTERY AND RENEWALS have now re-opened to an adult. made are extremely the public. In order to limit the risk important in order to SHILDON AFC Support- club can fulfill its Track & Due to its unsuitability of spreading coronavirus, protect customers and ers Club’s lottery is set to Trace obligations. for lane swimming, mean- usual shower, changing staff and help prevent the return, with the first draw Entry will be by the main ing effective social dis- and locker facilities will spread of coronavirus. scheduled for Sunday 6th door, with exit through tancing measures cannot not be available. “Without them we would September. the fire exit door. The bar be introduced, Spenny- Instead, swimmers will not be able to reopen our Tickets can be pur- will be open should any- mool pool remains closed be asked to wear their pools. chased at the football one care for a resfresh- for the time being. costumes under their “That said, I’m sure ground, from Raakesh ment while visiting. From last week, the clothes when arriving for many people will be so Convenience Store on Renewal will be availa- County Council-run facil- their swim session. pleased to get back in Main Street, or the One ble from 7pm until 9pm ities welcomed back They will then be allo- the pool that they will get Stop Shop on Byerley Rd. on Friday 21st August, swimmers for the first cated a chair at the side used to the changes. will provide fans with Wednesday 26th August time since being forced to of the pool where they “It’s vital that we work to four opportunities to and Friday 25th Septem- close in March due to the can leave their clothes reinstate services wher- renew or become new ber, and also on Sunday coronavirus pandemic. and any other belongings. ever possible in order members of the Support- 6th September from Sessions at the pools Changing facilities will to support the county’s ers Club this year. 10.30am until 12 noon. must be booked in be available when exiting recovery from the pan- Members can visit the Prices remain the same advance. the pool. demic.” football ground club- at £3 adults, £1 U18s and Swimmers are also Cllr Carl Marshall, Cabi- To book a session at a house where a one-way for lifetime membership being advised to expect net member for economic participating leisure cen- system will ensure safe for Over 65s. Current a number of changes to regeneration, said: “We’ve tre, log into the Thrive renewal. lifetime members must allow for social distanc- had a fantastic response app. Members must wear a still renew to receive ing and to reflect public since our leisure centres Full details regarding mask and will be required this year’s membership health advice. opened last month for the changes are also to sign in so that the stamp. Activity will be limited to fitness classes and gym available at www.durham lane swimming through- sessions so we’re pleased .gov.uk/leisure. BLINDS FACTORY SHOP Andrew’s Roofing J. DUNN NEED A VAN? FREE MEASURE & FITTING Chimney Stacks - Ridge Tile HEATING & PLUMBING JOHN’S VAN buy direct from the Repairs - Brickwork Repointed BOILER factory and save £££’s LIGHT REMOVALS FREE - Flat Roofs - Slating & Tiling - INSTALLATIONS, SERVICE & REPAIR HOME SELECTION SERVICE Felting and Pointing - Guttering ANYTHING MOVED Gas Safe Registered FROM £10 | LICENSED - Fibre glass flat roofing Phone the North East’s original master blind maker WASTE CARRIER with 20 year guarantee All plumbing & gas work carried out Siesta Blindson 01325 309003 Siesta House, Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU Free Estimates 01388 818286 Tel 01388 605489 Tel: 07826 527952 Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 07986 217936 01388 720009 07914 032280 www.siestablinds.com

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Shildon win the toss and loss of nine wickets. elect to bat in the hope of Shildon had to be satis- TWO MORE FRIENDLY WINS FOR achieving the maximum fied with 17 points which 25 points. leaves them in fifth posi- The score progressed tion in the league table. FREESCORING RAILWAYMEN quickly to 25 but then The Railwaymen now SHILDON AFC continued pre-season thrashing will for the Emirates FA Cup both openers were lost in have a run of three league their fine pre-season form force an early rethink of extra preliminary round rapid succession. games at home during by firing in another twelve the side’s ambitions. and preliminary round A fine one hundred run the remainder of August, goals in two games. The scoring began in and teh first two rounds partnership between v Maltby (22nd), v Redcar A visit to Newcastle the 16th minute when of the FA Vase have been Lloyd Horner (71 not (29th) and v Rockcliffe Blue Star resulted in four Billy Greulich-Smith rose made and Shildon could out) and Michael Lumley Park (31st). goals scored to no reply above the Willington not have asked for a while a return to Dean defence to head home a tougher task in their first FANS SET TO RETURN AS Street to host Willington corner. FA Cup game. saw the second division On the half hour, Shil- The Railwaymen have GOVERNMENT RELAXES RULES side ship eight goals don’s lead was doubled been drawn away at last before managing a last from another corner season’s unofficial North- AS SHILDON AFC were ly-distanced spectators minute consolation. when a defender sliced ern League champions, broadcasting their in line with The FA’s The week’s goalscoring wildly into his own net. Stockton Town, who were most recent pre-season guidelines for grassroots exploits began on Sat- Five minutes before half runaway league leaders friendly live on Youtube football.” urday at the Scotswood time it was three when when last season’s cham- in the absence of fans The return of fans will Sports Centre, although the visitors conceded pionship was voided. being able to attend in be implemented gradu- the visitors had to wait a penalty which Danny Should Shildon pro- person, the government ally, with Stage One, from until the second half Craggs dispatched com- gress, they would face and the FA were issuing 22nd August to 30th before seeing the net fortably, sending the another away trip, to the new guidance, providing August, limiting entry bulge. keeper the wrong way. winners of Northallerton a boost to supporters of to 15% of the minimum Ben Trotter opened the Willington managed to Town against Billingham the grassroots game. ground grading capacity scoring in the 54th min- contain Shildon for the Town. In its statement, the FA and Stage Two, from 31st ute before Danny Craggs, first twenty minutes of The Extra preliminary said: “The Department August onwards limiting on as a substitute, dou- the second half, but when round is scheduled to be for Digital, Culture, Media capacity to a maximum bled the advantage in the Dean Thexton, on as one played on Tuesday, Sep- & Sport (DCMS) has now of 30% of socially dis- 72nd. of a multitude of second tember 1st, with kick off clarified its guidance on tanced spectators. Brandon Mallaburn half substitutes, took at 7.45pm. If the tie is the return to recreational All clubs are required to added a third late advantage of defensive drawn after 90 minutes, team sport and clubs have a designated Covid- on before Billy Greu- panic to rob the keeper the match will be decided at Steps 3-6 of the Non- 19 Officer; complete and lich-Smith capped the and tap home, the flood- by penalties. League System and Tiers publish bespoke risk win, scoring from the gates opened. In the FA Vase, Shil- 3-4 of the Women’s Foot- assessments and action penalty spot just before Five goals ensued in don have been drawn at ball Pyramid are permit- plans; and arrange sup- the final whistle. a 25 minute period with home in the First Qual- ted to accommodate a port for Track and Trace On Tuesday (18 August) Thexton completing a ifying Round of the FA phased and limited return efforts before imple- the Railwaymen enter- 15-minute hat-trick to Vase, where they will host of spectators to fixtures. menting the new guid- tained Willington in a take the score to 6-0. Chester-le-Street. “However, they must fol- ance. game broadcast live on A seventh arrived three That tie is scheduled to low the UK Government’s In clarification of the Youtube due to Covid reg- minutes after the sixth be played on Saturday, guidance in relation to permitted attendance, ulations disallowing fans with Chay Liddle the ben- September 19th with kick Covid-19 and The FA’s the Northern League has from attending and may eficiary and the same off at 3pm. updated guidelines for stated that as far as it is have expected a tougher player completed the Should the Railwaymen the NLS or WFP respec- concerned, “those limits test than they ultimately eight-goal rout two min- progress, they will travel tively. are 150 spectators for faced. utes later. to Sunderland RCA, who “In addition, Regional both divisions for games The Division Two club A goal on the final whis- have a bye into the Sec- NLS Feeder League clubs between August 22nd to is one with annual pre- tle was scant consolation ond Qualifying Round. and clubs at Tiers 5-6 of 30th and 300 spectators tension of promotion to for an abject Willington. FA Vase ties will also be the WFP are permitted for games from August the top flight, but this Meanwhile, the draws decided on the day. to accommodate social- 31st onwards.”

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