Published at: Friday 17th June 2011 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 515 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] Cab it! Police and partners At Locomotion set community challenge

Local police have launched Neil Langthorne, Police an initiative to recruit Community Liaison Officer 1000 new Neighbourhood said, “We have seen what Watch members in just one can be achieved with the week. support of the community. Challenge 1000 will take Last year we experienced place during National significant reductions in Neighbourhood Watch crime, with burglary falling Week (18th - 25th June) to an almost all-time low. and will target locations “What we are setting in Shildon, as well as out to achieve is chal- in Newton Aycliffe, lenging, and through the Chilton, Spennymoor and Challenge 1000 initiative Sedgefield. we hope to capture the Police have carefully public’s imagination and identified crime areas build on an already string where there is no Neigh- membership.” bourhood Watch. Existing members are Visitors will be able to access the cab of the recently cosmetically restored LMS Crab Beat Officers, supported being asked to introduce by Durham County Council friends and relatives to the No. 13000 at Locomotion’s Cab It! event. Wardens, will be calling at scheme. Police believe that Visit Locomotion: The on the footplates of: Railway. households throughout the the intervention of neigh- • LMS Crab No. 13000 In addition, visitors will week of action, encourag- bourhood Watch members at Shildon on Saturday June – recently cosmetically be able to view the ing residents to join. recently prevented the 18th and Sunday June 19th restored in the NRM Con- footplate of LMS Stanier The scheme is free to theft of two caravans in for Cab It! – your chance to servation Workshop at Class 8F 2-8-0 No. 45170. join and offers potentially Newton Aycliffe. access some very special Locomotion This locomotive has been safer neighbourhoods and Anyone interested in vehicles in the museum’s • NER 901 Class No. 910 – recently repatriated from reduced levels of crime. joining can do so by calling collection. due to leave Locomotion Turkey, and is due to move Members often also enjoy their Police Community At the Cab It! event, this summer to go on this summer to the restora- reductions on household Liaison Officer on 0345 60 visitors will be able to get display at the Stainmore tion base at Storey Engi- insurance premiums. 60 365. neering in Hepscott. A knowledgeable team Gibson's Funeral of museum staff and The Timothy Hackworth Services volunteers will be on hand Established over 140 years. to give you an insight into Public House with Owners’ Accommodation the life of an engine driver, Association Street, Shildon. and answer any questions you might have on these Freehold Property offering FOT lease Our office hours are historic vehicles. Monday to Friday 10.00am until 2.00pm. What’s more, the Vintage Low rent and ongoing costs or by appointment on Carriages Trust’s 0-6-0 The property has saddletank locomotive Sir recently been refur- 01388 772244 Berkeley will be in steam bished throughout 24 hour on call service. throughout the weekend, with one-to-one 30-minute and is ready to trade driver immediately. It is to CARAVANS experience sessions be offered on a Free PRICES FROM £200 A YEAR / £100 FOR 6 MONTH AUCKLAND 300 + HARD STANDING PITCHES 24HR CCTV available for just £50. of Tie, Full Repairing SECURITY GUARD, SECURITY FENCING ETC Participants will have WE CAN STORE MOST THINGS. GIVE US A CALL lease with a very low YOUR CHOSEN PITCH IS YOURS FOR YOUR the opportunity to fire CARAVAN & STAY, NO MOVING AROUND rent. It would make the and drive this historic perfect starter pub. CONTAINER STORAGE locomotive along the CONTAINER PRICES FROM £60 A MONTH 20 FEET LONG, 8FT HIGH, 8FT WIDE UNITS museum’s 1km long running Please Call STORAGE YARDS / COMPOUNDS FOR RENT line, under the supervision PRICES FROM £200 A MONTH of the museum’s expe- CaSSOA GOLD AWARD ALL LARGE, SECURE AND HARD STANDING FOR BETTER INSURANCE QUOTES rienced crew. Sessions 01437 783788 APTEC ENTERPRISE PARK A68 DARLINGTON ROAD are limited and must be or email WEST AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND DL14 9PD pre-booked in advance – for more information, call [email protected] 01388 835511 / 07812994815 01388 771439.

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In Memoriam In Memoriam Father’s Day Memories Birthdays Birthdays

Norman Robertson Patricia Hunter Jack Woodward Aaron Ross Isabel Grace Owen 16.6.11 16th June Died 17.6.2001 Died 16th June, 2005 Happy Father’s Day Dad, Fond memories of a Sadly missed, always Granda, Great-Granda much-loved Granda in our thoughts Mam Love and miss you everyday & Father-in-Law The last 10 years have rolled on, but you are still held Love from Julie, Anthony, very much in our hearts & Lots of love, Kieron & Charlotte Susan, Wayne, Louise, minds. Thank you so much xxxx for everything Scott, Tia, Kaitlyn, Keiron & Lacey-Mae xxx Birthday Memories Grandsons Tony, Alan, Richard Birthdays & Son-in-Law George Phyllis Aldworth xxx Happy 6th Birthday to a Happy 2nd Birthday It would have been your Frankie John Owen special precious boy Birthday 17th June, 19.6.2011 Lots of love, Today, but sadly Love you all the Mammy & Daddy You were taken away world, Mam & Andy xxxxx Margaret Donoghue Isabel Grace Owen Joss, Mary & family 15.6.10 - Mam Happy 2nd Birthday Izzy You are not forgotten Aaron Ross Loved one Nor will you ever be As long as life Love your Big Brother Lewis And memory last xx We will remember thee Kevin Comerford 15th June, 1941 Loving Birthday Wishes Isabel Grace Owen Margaret & Brian Kevin, on your 70th Our baby, 1 today Happy 2nd Birthday Love Margaret, Happy Birthday to our precious Son to Nan & Granda’s Gary, Kevin, Abbie, special little Margaret Donoghue Natalie & Jack Love you lots, princess 15.6.2010 xxx from Mammy xx & Daddy Treasured memories xxx of a loving Gran Enjoy your 6th & Great-Grandma Birthday Aaron Remembered every day Frankie John Owen Love from Karen, 19th June Barry, Kieran & Robert (Bob) Hanson Corra Leah Toms Love you always, 14th June xxx 20th June 2011 Claire, Tony, Shannon, Sending Birthday Wishes Ebony & Anthony to a special Dad on your xxx 80th Birthday

Margaret Donoghue 15.6.2010 - Gran Thinking of you always, Grace Walker Love Lisa, Craig & Ben 17th June Remembering a loving Gran xxx Missing you loads, but happy memories live on Love from Kimberley Father’s Day Memories xxx Happy 1st Birthday to our special little Grandson Ray Clarkson Happy 13th Birthday Lots of love and How many days! Dad Margaret Donoghue kisses from Thinking of you on Nana, Grandad, 13! Gran - 15.6.2010 Father’s Day Dad Uncle Daniel & Love you always, Auntie Georgie One year has passed Miss you so much Mum, Aysha & Brian Still in our hearts xxx Miss and love you Loved & never More each day forgotten, Patrick, Stephen & Vincent Owen Happy 65th Birthday Gracie xx Happy Birthday Frankie 65! We love you so much Catherine, Daniel, Lots of love from Hubby Ethan & Ella-Rae Need to contact The Crier Keith Shildon Locksmiths xxx xxx about a Classified? From Georgia-Lee, T: (01388) 775 896 Serena & Aaliyah xxx UPVC Door Repairs E: [email protected] 077 480 44 808 Page 2 Friday 17th June 2011 Issue 515 Shildon & District Town Crier Little Laura baptised at St John’s

Birthdays

Jamie Horner 18th June

Happy 21st Birthday 21! Love Mam, Peter & Abby xxx Laura Jane Mensforth with her parents, Godparents and sponsors.

Acknowledgements The Reverend Rupert was born on 14th March Tynedale Walk, chose Thomas Mensforth, Paul Kalus of St John’s Church 2011, was welcomed into Karen Maddison and Shirley McLeavey and Kelly the Church by Rev Kalus New Shildon All Saints had the pleasure of Quinn as Godparents. Parkinson, Baden Powell Scout Group baptising a little girl last and the congregation. They also selected A reception for friends would like to thank Shildon weekend. Her parents, Jeanette four sponsors for their and family followed at Elm Football Club Supporters Laura Jane Mensforth, who and Paul Mensforth of daughter; Jack Mensforth, Road Club. for allowing us to have a stall at their Fun Day. We raised a magnificent sum of £37.50 Footballing memories

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For Sale The recent Royal Wedding of Shildon County Modern came into the team. Many of these young lads brought memories flooding School football team from No doubt these pictures can still be seen walking Large double rabbit / pet hutch back for many of other the Coronation Year, 1953. will bring back lots of the streets of Shildon, Hardly used, immaculate royal occasions over the It’s interesting to see how fond memories of action maybe now not so young condition. W:57” x H:45” x D:23” years. Jim Morland dug the lads grew over the both on and off the school but we’re sure that you’ll £50 Call: 07923924167 out this old photograph years and how new faces field all those years ago. recognise a few of them! 01388 775855 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 515 Friday 17th June 2011 Page 3 Adult Courses at Sunnydale Letters Community College Have your say... Sunnydale Community From 1.30pm to 3.30pm Working with Music will College is running several on Thursday 23rd June, take place on Thursday courses this summer term. course-goers and learn 7th July from 1.30pm to Computers for Beginners about Internet Confidence 3.30pm costing £5, and with internet and email for just £5. Working with Photos will be stats on Tuesday 21st June A Protection of Vulnerable held on Thursday 14th July from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Adults class will be held from 1.30pm to 3.30pm - The course lasts four weeks on Monday 27th June from also costing £5. and costs £10. 9.30am to 12.30pm. Places are limited, to book On Wednesday 22nd June Webcams and Skype is to your place or for more a Child Protection course be held on Thursday 30th details contact Joanne will be held from 9.30am to June, from 1.30pm to Harwood or Susie Bird on 12.30pm, costing £5. 3.30pm. This class costs £5. 01388 772526. Love to sing and dance?

Are you interested in perform two musical pro- rehearsals for their next dancing, singing or acting ductions a year. production, Aladdin, which and are you aged between If performing isn’t for you, will be performed at the 11 and 19? maybe you are interested Civic Hall in January 2012. D e a r Ed i t o r, The Tearaways Youth in learning the technical To join - or for more infor- Theatre Group supply full side of theatre work, like mation, ring 01388 774838 I have to say I am disgusted at the council training for free. sound and lighting? or visit www.tearaways- after my 23 month-old daughter fell down a The group produce and The group is about to start shildon.co.uk . drain in Laurel court.

The 3 small drains had no covers and sharp pieces sticking out that could cause serious Stolen car injury to a small child. A blue Ford Sierra VRM June. Anyone with information My daughter was extremely lucky not to break K125MWS has been stolen The vehicle is described should contact PC Emma her leg, but did suffer very nasty scrapes and from Vaughan Street in as old and in average McCabe at Newton Aycliffe scratches. Shildon, between 7.30pm condition so is believed to Police Office on 0345 60 60 on Wednesday 8th June have been scrapped for 365 or Crimestoppers on The drains were reported to the council once and 6.25pm on Friday 10th money or stolen to order. 0800 555 111. on Wednesday and again on Friday and the council STILL haven't been to fix them. ARE YOU LOOKING R. ALDWORTH J. DUNN We have had no option but to fill them and FOR A QUICK SALE? Painter & Decorator HEATING & PLUMBING cover them as best we can in order to prevent WANTED 2-3-4 Bed Houses 36 Years experience Gas Safe Registered another child getting seriously hurt. to buy or sell & rent back in Time served For All Boiler Installations, Shildon & Surrounding Areas Services Deborah Dodd FREE ESTIMATES TO LET & Repair Address withheld on request All work Guaranteed 1-2-3 Bed Houses, Building services also available Free Quote Shildon & Surrounding Areas Call Stuart on (01388) 777033 Tel: 07826527952 07961 779 704 07754 272548 01388 720009 n Crier Shildon w ric t o & D i s t T At the heart Affordable of our wonderful community Appliance Repairs PREMIER KNIGHT AUTOS PODIATRY High Street, Eldon Lane, How to contact us: Washing Machines A first class footcare service Bishop Auckland Tumble Driers By email or online: Appointments available Electric Cookers every Saturday morning Tel Allan: 01388 777664 Or: 07586 892 923 [email protected] or www.shildontowncrier.com Dishwashers at Burke Street Surgery, By post or in person: Vacuum Cleaners Shildon. Discount for OAPs Vehicle Servicing Free local call out For enquiries Telephone Welding - Car Sales Town Crier, First Floor, Town Council Offices, Call Nev on Daytime: Part-worn Tyres Civic Hall Square, Shildon. DL4 1AH. 07823 332 535 0790 231 7839 Valeting & Body Work By telephone or voicemail: Evenings: 01388 722 369 Home visits on request. (01388) 775896 or 07909 992 731. Leave items for the paper at: Andrew’s Roofing Valley MILNER’S CLEANING Wrought CONTRACTORS Our offices, Civic Hall Square. The complete roofing service New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs Iron Window cleaning- Houses How to advertise: & Businesses from £3 Slating & Tiling - Felting High Quality Gates We can design an eye catching advert tailored - Garden Fences - Wall Railings Gutters cleaned & repaired and Pointing from £5 to your specific needs. A breakdown of costs is - Free Estimates & UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits Advice on any project Garden maintenence, available online at www.shildontowncrier.com. & Flat Roofing Specialist - Experienced Tradesmen home repair service, office - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice The Shildon & District Town Crier is delivered free of charge to Free Estimates & domestic cleaning homes and businesses in Shildon, Middridge, Eldon, Eldon Lane Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Tel 01388 605489 Email: [email protected] CALL: 01388 776150 and Redworth. 07986 217936 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk OR: 07552752169 Page 4 Friday 17th June 2011 Issue 515 Shildon & District Town Crier Churches join together to Jazzband pleads for bless rooms of remembrance help

Shildon’s Northern Citrines what is wrong with the Jazz Band has been left coach, and maybe even without transport for the help fix it, to get in touch.” second time in just a year, Anyone who may be able to after their coach has failed help is urged to call 01388 to start for over a week. 775728 or email northern- The band is set to play in [email protected]. the qualifying rounds of the Almost the exact same 2011 World Championships thing happened to the in Wales and is appealing unlucky band last year, to readers to help them get when their bus was deemed there. un-road-worthy and irrepa- A spokesperson said, “We rable and they quickly had are appealing for anyone to raise the funds to buy a who can help us find out new one. St. John’s Summer Fayre

St. John’s Church Summer Entrance is just 30p which Fayre will take place on includes a free cup of tea. Saturday 25th June from Other refreshments will 10.30am to 12.30pm. also be served. Major Linda Watson Salvation Army, Rev Rupert Kalus Shildon St John's C of E, Father Dennis Tindall of St Mary's Catholic Church in Bishop Auckland and Reverend Jeffrey Spencer, Methodist minister after the service. Town Council agree

Co-operative Funeralcare in service of re-dedication Councillor Gareth Howe and grants Church Street held a service They then blessed each of his wife Judith. of rededication recently, the three private rooms There were also represent- At the recent meeting of Group, Shildon Salvation after the premises was re- of remembrance individu- atives from the police and the Shildon Town Council Army Youth Clubs, Shildon furbished. ally and those people who the Co-operative board, the Resources Committee Garden and Allotment Manager Jenette Sisson would rest in them and as well as the chaplain of heard several applications Guild and the Wellbeing started the service by asking all families of deceased Bishop Auckland General for grant aid. of Women Charity were all the ministers to re-dedicate people. Hospital, Patsy Ottewell. Submissions from the granted sums ranging from the area of the Rooms of The mayor of Shildon, Ann An open day for members Every Other Tuesday £25 to £50 each. Remembrance to God and Hammond and her consort of the public was held after the ministers conducted the Mike Stott came along, also the service. 60s Disco Night

Choir celebration Shildon Civic Hall will host held at Sunnydale and a 60’s Disco Night cel- entry is just £2 on the door. ebrating all your favourite “Come along and enjoy A concert by Blackwell Tickets, which include Choir. blasts from the past, with your favourite dance tracks Ladies’ Choir will be light refreshments, can be “Come and share an quizzes and prizes. from the 50s, 60s and 70s,” held at Shildon Methodist purchased for a donation evening of easy listening The event was previously said a spokesperson. Church on Thursday 7th of £3 from any member of music,” said a spokesper- July from 7.30pm. Shildon Methodist Church son for the event.” Shildon Horticultural This week in History Show

A special meeting will discuss the ways and means June 1915 June 1885 be held at the Waverley of obtaining sponsorship 16 17 18 June 1940 Terrace Allotments on and donations for this year’s The British Women’s Institute The Statue of Liberty Winston Churchill Sunday 19th June at 10am to Shildon Horticultural Show. arrived in New York gave his “Finest Hour” was founded. P.J.R. Harbor. speech. J.P. Pottle PLASTERING Plumbing and Heating All aspects of Plastering Central Heating Installations and Repairs Re-skims & Rendering Gas Servicing and Repairs Clean Service All aspects of plumbing work June 1837 June 1854 Quality Workmanship undertaken 19 June 1978 20 21 No job too small. Very Reasonable Rates 20 Years Experience Garfield appeared in his Queen Victoria The first Victoria Cross was No Job too Small Time served succeeded to the British awarded during the bom- FREE ESTIMATES first comic strip. Phone for a Gas Safe Registered. throne. bardment of Bomarsund in FREE quote Heating Grants for OAPs the Åland Islands. 01388 775275 Tel: 07974 177242 0781 357 1929 or 01388 607233 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 515 Friday 17th June 2011 Page 5 Charged with theft Switch on to TV housing services A 25 year-old man from Gurney Street in Darlington Dent Street has been has also been charged in charged in connection with connection with six thefts A new digital TV enabling Derwentside Homes, they need it.” seven thefts from motor from motor vehicles and prospective council tenants Durham City Homes, Dale The Looking Local channel vehicles within Shildon. one vehicle interference in to search for a home and Valley Homes, Cestria can be viewed in the The man will appear before the Shildon area. without having to leave Housing and Teesdale following ways: Newton Aycliffe Magis- The male will appear their armchair has been Housing Association. • Sky viewers – go to trates Court on Wednesday before Newton Aycliffe launched in County Durham. Andrew Burnip, Durham channel 539 and press the 29th June. Magistrates Court on Friday Residents can now view and County Council housing red button. A 35 year-old man from 17th June. bid for available properties solutions core team • Virgin viewers – press the across the area by switching manager, said: “We red home button, choose over to the Looking Local are constantly looking Interactive (option 7), Booklet of poetry interactive channel. to improve and widen select news and info then The service, also available the ways in which our Looking Local (option 6). on the internet, includes customers can access the • From a WII or PC – visit The first booklet of poetry for 40 years and his work a range of information and full range of services and www.lookinglocal.gov.uk by David Coates entitled has been published in advice on housing issues. support we provide. • From a web-enabled 'A mother breastfeeding many different magazines It has been launched by “The digital TV service mobile phone – text your her baby' is now available and anthologies over the the Durham Key Options means people can browse postcode to 61061. from the Town Crier office decades, including the Partnership, which includes available properties, put in Follow the on-screen or Lily Lloyd Flowers in Northern Echo. Durham County Council, a bid and get advice and in- instructions and select Church Street, Shildon for He is currently working on East Durham Homes, formation on housing issues the Durham Key Options £5. a second volume, which Sedgefield Borough Homes, wherever and whenever section. David Coates is a local should hopefully be ready poet who has been writing by Autumn 2012. Stolen birds Don’t forget to donate

With the arrival of summer not only in accident and donors come forward and Overnight on Sunday birds. and the warmer weather emergency situations donate regularly so we can 5th June, eight baby If any person has been it brings, NHS Blood and but also for patients ensure that vital supplies goslings were stolen from offered the birds or has Transplant (NHSBT) is undergoing surgery and of blood are available for an allotment on West any knowledge of their reminding blood donors in receiving treatment for the patients that need Auckland Road, Shildon. whereabouts, please Shildon to remember the cancer and blood diseases, them.” The owner is very upset contact PC 2393 Paul constant need for blood all such as leukaemia. Blood donors can donate and has made numerous Rogers at Newton Aycliffe year round, whatever the Currently 7,000 units three times a year and the enquires around the area Police Station on 0345 60 weather. of blood are needed process of giving blood to locate and recover the 60 365. Tuesday 14th June 2011 everyday to help save the takes around an hour - with marks the internationally lives of sick and injured the actual donation taking Starbucks drive-thru celebrated World Blood patients across about ten minutes. Donor Day; the birthday and North Wales yet Booking an appointment in of Dr Karl Landsteiner who only four per cent of the advance minimises waiting International coffee shop Crescent. The shop will be discovered the ABO blood eligible population give times and allows you to chain Starbucks have located near to the not-yet- group in 1901. blood. select a location and time been granted planning built McDonalds restaurant New and existing donors Darren Bowen from to donate that suits you. permission to build a new and will employ around 30 who are eligible to NHSBT, said, “Blood has A session will be held at drive-thru store at Tindale people. donate are encouraged a limited shelf life of 35 Shildon Methodist Church to celebrate this event by days for red blood cells Hall on Friday 24th June making an appointment at and just five days for from 2.30pm to 3.45pm and their local session during platelets. Because of this, again from 4.30pm to 7pm. the summer period. it is important that both Visit www.blood.co.uk or Donated blood is used existing and new blood call 0300 123 23 23.

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Park. Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 01740 651778 07737 382519 07931 801103 Page 6 Friday 17th June 2011 Issue 515 Shildon & District Town Crier Poetry Corner Police appeals Shildon Police are appealing 12.25am on Saturday 11th 6.25pm on Friday 10th June, for witnesses and infor- June, unknown persons a blue Ford Sierra motor The Joys of Technology mation to the following have attempted to gain vehicle was taken from incidents. entry to Clem’s fish shop in Vaughan Street. By Anonymous • Between 7pm on Sunday Albert Street. • Between 12.45am on 12th June and 9am on • Between midday on Thursday 9th June and Oh hecky thump and thumping heck Monday 13th June, an Saturday 11th June and 7am on Friday 10th June, a I’m climbing up the wall allotment in Lambton Street 7.40pm on Sunday 12th silver/blue 50cc Peugeot V All I’m trying to do you see was broken into and a set June, a brick was thrown Click moped was taken from Is make a little call of wire cutters and two through a window of a a rear yard in Burke Street. I’m sitting here and fuming ornamental knives were house in Victoria Street. Anyone with information I really have no choice taken. • Between 7.30pm on is urged to call 0345 60 60 But to grit my teeth and listen to • Between midnight and Wednesday 8th June and 365. A disembodied voice “We thank you for your patience” (That vanished long ago) AAP welcomes new chairman “Your call’s important to us” (Is that really so?) But what really gets me going Bishop Auckland and Shildon extremely hard and that ties for our communities; it And frankly makes me sick Area Action Partnership has shown in the excellent was a privilege to lead such It’s the meter racking up its change (AAP) has welcomed a new work completed over the a dedicated board and staff With a constant tick, tick, tick chairman. past 12 months" team. Besides the fact I’m fed up Councillor Rob Yorke, who “I am looking forward to “The AAP has a lot of And not having any fun represents West Auckland the year ahead and I am work still to do and will The number I am calling is an 0871! electoral ward at Durham confident that the AAP will continue, I am sure, under Whoopee! Success at last folks County Council, has continue to demonstrate the leadership of Rob as a the positive difference it driving force.” I hear a human voice replaced Michele Armstrong chief executive of 2D. has made in our area and Bishop Auckland and But no, hang on, just wait a mo Board members elected to many individuals and Shildon AAP is one of 14 It’s the dreaded OPTION CHOICE Councillor Yorke at their groups in the community.” Area Action Partnerships Number one’s no good, nor number two public meeting last month. Michele Armstrong said, set up by Durham County And nor is number three He said, “I'd like to thank “Over the last year the AAP Council in 2009 to help the They are far removed from taking me Michele for all of her hard board has delivered real council better engage with Where I want to be work last year, she worked outcomes and opportuni- members of the public. Numbers four and five are useless So I click on number six Driving Lessons Another set of options harrison brown windows Now I’m really feeling sick! tEL: 01388 777606 Finally I reach at last A lady known as Emma For all your UPVC windows, I explain to her in detail doors and conservatories. Friendly, patient and professional tuition. The cause of my dilemma If your double glazed units are all misted up, call us. Learn to drive in one week or take “I’m sorry I can’t help you your time with weekly lessons It’s not that I don’t care We can replace them cheaper Tel: (01388) 772545 You need another department than you think. or 0796 705 1643 Wait, I’ll transfer you there” Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon www.121driving.net I wait and wait and wait and wait and wait Trying not to feel rejected I hear a click, a humming sound Oh no! I’m disconnected! Fresh, With pounding head and heart like lead Not Frozen I admit defeat I make myself a cup of tea We provide you with an alternative St John’s Church Hall And something nice to eat to a 7 day frozen meal programme (Upstairs) Every Monday Later on today when I’ve calmed down 5pm and 7pm with Debbie We deliver a selection of home-cooked, freshly prepared meals , hot & And feel a little better 01325 300615 ready to eat, for only £3.95 per day, including I’ll sit me down in a nice armchair (Your first visit will last approx 1 free delivery. For a free informal chat/visit call: And WRITE A B*****D LETTER!! and a half hours so please give yourself plenty of time) 01388 771434 or 07531969254 Kelly’s Cards & Gifts and Computer Repairs The Crier is delivered to around 6,000 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323 homes and businesses in & around Shildon For all your computer repairs Virus Removal - Data Recovery Advertise your business by PC Repairs - Laptop Repairs contacting Jeff on 01388 775896 Console Repairs Mobile Phone Repairs or 0790 999 2731 NO FIX - NO FEE We will not be beaten on service Or email: [email protected] OFF all repairs with this advert We also produce papers in Bishop Auckland and 25% Valid until end of June 2011 Ferryhill & Chilton. Contact us for more information. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 515 Friday 17th June 2011 Page 7 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events...

Shildon AFC close season Shildon Supporters’ progress Family Fun Day

With the recent departures combative and highly is quick and good in the After a successful Family Vests, Hamsterly Hoppings, of Daniel ‘Bobby’ Moore, respected centre midfield air. Fun Day, the Supporters Cooper & Sons Confec- Sam Garvie, Jamie player from Blythe. John Toft from Sunderland Club would like to pass on tionary, Bishop Auckland Harwood, Sonny Andrews, Steven Baptiste, a quick RCA who is a well known their thanks to the many Hospital Radio, Stuart Andrew Johnson, Darren and skilful attacking attacking forward. people who helped make Niven & Warren Byrne who Hollingsworth, John midfielder, hugely Warren Byrne, top league the day such a hit, despite all volunteered and gave Agbatar and Steven talented and still only 21, goal scorer last season the weather! up their time to work on Walklate, Shildon AFC signed from Gateshead. with Newton Aycliffe - a They would like to express the day. manager Gary Forrest Leon Scott from Whitby. top class finisher. their thanks to Sweet Finally, special thanks and assistant Stuart Niven A powerful and energetic A change in the backroom Greetings, Main Street must go to the board of have been very active player who is comfortable staff has also taken place, News and One Stop Shop directors and Shildon AFC behind the scenes in this in possession. with coach Paul Aldsworth for their kind donations. for the staging of the close season. Richard Paxton, a natural (Pele) leaving the club. Also PE&L Carnival event. They have both agreed centre half who played for Replacing him is Stuart Funfares, Auckland “We are looking forward to that the squad needs to Newcastle Benfield last Gooden, who was on Castles, The Tearaways, a bigger and better even be freshened up, and have year. the management team Shildon Scout Movement, next year” said a spokes- brought in several new Ben Christensen, also at Chester-le-Street last Sure Start, MacMillan person for the Supporters arrivals: signed from Blythe, is a season and is manager of Cancer Trust, Thermals & Club. Chris McCabe, a very defensive right back who Hetton Lyons. Junior fishing match The BERCS ride again! results

On Saturday 18th June, the from Morecambe on the Nurses and LUPUS. Boys of Elm Road Cycling Saturday morning and A spokesperson for the The results of the latest 2nd – Joe Lewis – 4lb 10oz Society (BERCS) will set out stopping at Boroughbridge cyclists said, “Our aim Junior Fishing Match held 3rd – Lliam Johnson – 3lb on their second epic Coast overnight for drinks and is to try and beat that on June 4th at Eden Grange 7oz. to Coast charity bike ride. rehabilitation. figure this year and we can off Dale Road are as follows: The next open junior match This year the riders plan The next morning they will possibly can do it with your 1st – Luke Renolds – 5lb 2oz is on Saturday 2nd July. to cycle from Morecambe be heading off to Bridling- help.” to Bridlington - around 170 ton, hopefully finishing Anyone who would like to miles. their trip on Sunday support this challenge with The ride and pain endured tea-time. sponsorship or donations USEFUL over the two days is to Eight bikers will attempt can contact please raise monies for Macmillan the challenge with the contact B Burn, G Coley, N CONTACT LIST Nurses and Cancer support of a mechanical Franklin, P Wild, I Wickins, Research. technician (red van man). I McMahon, K Wild, S Hall, Durham Constabulary to report quality of life issues The group will be starting In 2009 the BERCS raised G Scott or G Howe. or incidents of crime 0345 60 60 365 out from Shildon at £4600, which was then split Contact 07816 831 069 for Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 6am for an early start between the Macmillan more details. The Anti Social Behaviour Reduction Unit If you are suffering from acts of Anti Social Behaviour contact 01388 816 166 Ext 8824 / 8854 Dean Valley Extreme Power Wash DOUGLAS Support Services & Carpet Cleaning ELECTRICAL Fire and Rescue Community Safety We deliver quality care and ALL ASPECTS OF CLEANING SERVICES Your local fire-fighters can provide a Free fire safety services for the elderly, PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL Tel: 01388 774154 check in your home, contact 0191 332 4222 disabled, or anyone needing DRIVEWAYS, PATIOS, Mob: 0777 844 9812 Special Collections To arrange collections contact our help and support PATHS, WALLS, FOR ALL YOUR 01388 816 166 We offer Shopping, Housework DECKING, CARAVANS, ELECTRICAL AND & Cleaning tailored to your Confidential Answerphone Leave local police a CONSERVATORIES & MORE T.V AERIAL NEEDS. personal needs message on any issues or intelligence you may have Call Alan on: LOCAL - RELIABLE Telephone Sharon: 01325 742759 01388 776 089 0 7 8 6 3 2 9 9 3 9 0 and REASONABLE 07826 271 954 or email: [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES Shildon Town Council 01388 772563

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