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Durham DL5 6UJ Martin Bage Ltd is an Appointed Representative of Advanced Financial Services UK Ltd www.thesaabcentre.co.uk who are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Registered Office: 40 Church Street, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1DX Registered in England. Registration Number: 4905360 01325 300377 - 07977 535737 PAGE 2 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Council Changes SUMMER BALL AT Agnew agreed for Home to THE XCEL CENTRE Centre School Transport NEWS Changes to rules on home to is regrettable that we must also school transport in County look to reduce our spending on WW2 FASHION SHOW Durham were today (May 25) home to school transport. will be on Saturday June agreed by councillors. “I very much hope that the 11th 12.30pm to 2.30pm While the changes will affect partnership approach that was by the WW11 Re-Enactors new applicants, councillors agreed by Cabinet today will North East. There will be agreed that those pupils enable the council to work with already receiving free transport others to develop alternative some stalls to browse at the would continue to do so unless solutions to support pupils, same time. their circumstances change their families and schools in A charge of £2 will include significantly. the future.” entrance and a Coffee or Tea Pupils in receipt of free school The changes to the home to with Scone, for your tickets meals or those who cannot school or college transport contact Margaret Lovelady travel independently will policy were drawn up following on 01325 319857 or Ron on continue to have the same an eight-week consultation, 01325 321504/301033 or which resulted in more than entitlement to free transport as 07749 236 853 they do now. 9,800 responses. ROTARY CLUB OF NEWTON AYCLIFFE Members of Durham County Durham County Council will HEALTHY EATING Council’s Cabinet also agreed now be seeking to work with COOKERY COURSE that the council would work schools, diocesan authorities, This will run free for 4 with partners to explore the parents and other groups to look weeks on a Tuesday, June Charity Jazz Night possibility of setting up self- at the possibility of setting up a Volunteer’s Malcolm Cundick and Megan Turnell organisers 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th from financing concessionary self-financing concessionary of the Ball. 2pm to 4pm. All welcome with transport schemes. travel scheme. and to book your place ring A touch of glamour is set to their summer programme This would be aimed at ensuring The changes to the home to Secretary on 01325 321504 that home to school transport school transport policy have come to Aycliffe with the following the Ball’s launch remains for those attending been made as part of the launch of Las Vegas themed in the window of Cleancare office, 01325 301033 home or 07749 236 853 TEES VALLEY faith schools and for rural council’s work to save £123.5m Summer Ball! The Viva Laundry and Dry Clean schools and communities that over the next four years. Las Vegas Cabaret Ball on Specialists in Darlington. MASSAGE THERAPY feel they would be vulnerable The changes to the home to Saturday 16th July will be Cleancare’s Manager Debbie CLINIC as a result of the changes. school or college transport held at the Xcel Centre in Johnson said; ‘it’s tough for Commencing 2nd June Cllr Claire Vasey, Cabinet policy affect new applicants each Thursday at 5.30pm to JAZZMEN Newton Aycliffe. Guests will all businesses in this financial member for children and young in the following ways: From indulge in a delicious three climate but by working 8.30pm and to book or for people’s services at Durham September 2011, subsidised information please contact County Council, said: “Many home to college transport will course meal, try their hand at together we can still support SUNDAY 12th JUNE people took the time to respond not be provided to new students the roulette table and end the fantastic community projects Darren Anderson on 07801 to the consultation on this aged over 16. night with a dance to local such as Darlington Arts 937 498 important issue and I thank all And from September 2012, soul band “The Soulutions”. Academy. Helping to promote FREE SPORTS “BIG CLUB” - 7.30p.m. those who gave us their views. unless there is a legal The fundraising ball is Viva Las Vegas as brought LEADERSHIP COURSE It is one of the largest responses requirement, free transport organised by Darlington Arts lots of attention to our shop For those aged 19 years and Dance the night away at this we have had to any public will not be provided to new Academy CIC whose talented window in Skinnergate. The older. Must be unemployed. consultation and I understand pupils attending faith schools, cast and live band will pay glamorous models reflect the Will run on Thursday June Band’s Anniversary Homecoming many of the concerns people new pupils living less than tribute to some of the greatest top quality service we offer 9th from 10am to 5pm. Still three miles from their nearest have raised. Vegas stars by performing our customers.’ a few places available so BAR & FOOD AVAILABLE “Unfortunately due to school or to new pupils in some their own take on much loved Tickets cost £25. Book a significant reductions in communities to enable them to ring now to book your place Government funding the attend certain schools. tracks from the likes of Tom table of 10 and receive a on this excellent course run Tickets £7.50p - Concessions £6 council must make substantial Also from September 2011 Jones, The Supremes, Barry free bottle of wine! For by the Anderson Sports available from Walkers Butchers, Simpasturegate savings over the coming years. charges will be introduced for Manilow and of course Elvis tickets or details call 01325 Development. 01325 321504 Newton Press, St. Cuthbert’s Way, the big club “While we have sought where spare seats on buses and taxis Presley! 734166 or visit www. Agnew office - 01325 301033 Tel: Mike 312872 - Jill 311274 - possible to achieve savings which are used by children not The Academy is calling for darlingtonartsacademy. Secretaries home or 07749 Email: [email protected] within non-front line services, it entitled to free transport. local companies to sponsor co.uk. 236 853 Secretaries mobile PROCEEDS IN AID OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS & ROTARY CHARITIES

Locally JIMMY CRICKET AT SHILDON CIVIC Showcase International Ltd are set to stage another fabulous evening, one in a long line of successful shows this time starring the legendary Jimmy Cricket. Jimmy a TV star for many years and a firm favourite in the theatres comes to Shildon Civic Hall on Sunday 5th June in an all singing dancing comedy special suitable for all the family whether your three or ninety three. The show will have a full To book for this very rare supporting cast. Tickets evening call Showcase on are £12.00 and are limited. 01325 316224. NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 3 Roman Supports Local Charity PRAISE FOR LEARNING Family Tennis Day DISABILITY SUPPORT County Durham residents new five-year Housing with learning disabilities Strategy. have access to some of the David Shipman, Durham best help and support services County Council’s strategic in the country, according to a commissioning manager for new survey. learning disability and mental Inclusion North, which health services, said: “We promotes the inclusion are very much committed of people with learning to helping people with disabilities, their families learning disabilities to live and carers, has put Durham as independently as possible County Council among the and currently have more than top authorities in the country 600 people who we support for its work in helping people in their own tenancies. live as independently as “We are very pleased to possible. receive recognition from Jake Mendelsohn, Adam and Tom Ord The rating follows a self- Inclusion North. Their “Get Set Kids and Greenfield assessment by the council, feedback described us as Tennis Club hosted a family which revealed that its being in the ‘top echelon’ fun tennis event on Saturday performance in most key of local authorities, which is 21 May – there was a Zumba Ladies from Roman’s Table at the Women’s Lunch L-R Emma Appleby – the Works, Sharon Appleby areas is significantly better an excellent reflection of our warm up courtesy of Jaime – Gentoo, Shelley McCormack, Sue Peacock, Loraine Henderson and Deborah Green – all Roman, than the national average. work.” Hume, a raffle run by Karen Claire Mitchell – 19 Marketing, Faye Pearson – James Hargreaves Bathrooms, Dawn Abernethy – A relatively low number The council has also just Everson for Lymphoma and Bathroom World Darlington and Lucy Groves – 19 Marketing. of people with learning launched an apartment Leukaemia Research, disabilities in the county complex in Bishop Auckland, It wouldn’t have been tennis Shower manufacturer, live in care homes, hospitals which provides high quality without strawberries and Roman, has been supporting and other similar types concierge-controlled cream. The weather was kind and getting involved with a of accommodation, with accommodation for people and we all had a great time local charity, by sponsoring a higher proportion than with learning disabilities. with a lot of laughs. Thanks one of their key annual average living in their own The development is the result to everyone who attended.” Alison and Grace Proctor fundraising events – the homes. The council also has of a partnership with local County Durham Community a dedicated housing options firm Wight Developments, Foundation’s (CDCF) officer specifically for people Sacriston-based support Women’s Spring Lunch. with learning disabilities who provider Carewatch and Roman has worked with the supports social workers and community interest company CDCF for many years and has families with accommodation Auckland Home Solutions, their own community fund issues and works with housing which is responsible for set up through the charity providers to develop new managing the property on a which is used to support services across the county. day-to-day basis. different causes. This was The needs of residents with The authority is also looking taken one step further with learning disabilities are also at several other potential sites Roman opting to also act as included in the authority’s for similar developments. a sponsor for the charity’s annual Women’s Lunch Event, which was held in Durham. The lunch raised a Collecting for Town’s total of £3,000 in funds which will go towards the charity’s core costs, helping them to Senior Citizens be able to continue to support community and voluntary groups across County Durham and Darlington. The Community Foundation manages charitable funds donated by local individuals, families, businesses and trusts, building up a source of long-term support for the community and acting as the vital link between donors and local needs. For help with a variety of conditions Roman also donated a luxury including back and neck pain, sciatica, bathroom hamper from their sports injuries, knee problems, frozen shoulder, arthritis, asthma, hayfever, Roman at Home online home irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, giftware website, as a raffle depression and stress prize to further support the day. David Osborne, Managing Director and head of Roman’s Charity Committee, commented: “The County Durham Community Foundation is a great scheme for our local area – it allows us to allocate funds to local community groups of all different types. Without this scheme these groups may struggle to survive. The Women’s Lunch is a vital event in the charity’s calendar as it helps to raise funds to keep the foundation running.”

Star fundraiser Anne Harland, in fancy dress, collected for the town’s senior citizens in Herons last Market Day. Donations from shoppers amounted to £146 for which Anne sends her thanks. Thanks also to their Manager for his kind co-operation in allowing the collection. PAGE 4 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS WOODHAM STUDENTS & OPEN AUDITIONS TO JOIN NEW AMATEUR THEATRE GROUP STAFF GO PAINTBALLING Stage One Productions are a NEW and exciting local amateur theatre group established in 2010 to present plays, comedies and drama to fill the gap in theatrical entertainment in our area. Following the success of our debut production, the comedy play ‘Kissing Sid James’ by the playwright Robert Farquhar, which was performed at St. Clare’s church hall in June 2010, we are now looking at expanding our artistic membership for our line up of forthcoming productions. If you are an amateur actor or have a desire to take to the stage then we would like to hear from you, we are holding open auditions on SATURDAY 25th JUNE at St. Clare’s Church, 10am - 3pm. Auditions are by registration only either on the day or in advance. For further info please contact (01325) 318 486 or go to www.stage-one- productions.co.uk

Forty six Year 10 students and nine members of staff from safety brief. The teams were then announced and inexplicably Woodham Community Technology College began their Easter all of the teachers found themselves on the same side! But this Is 80 the holiday by taking part in a special rewards team building is not to say it was going to be a whitewash, in fact, far from exercise at Point Blank Paintball. it! On arrival everybody was kitted out, consumed breakfast, then A variety of paintballing games were played including The New 70? listened to a crucial, yet amusing and at times rather scary, Alamo where one team had to defend a fort and Urban Warfare which was set around wrecked cars and trenches. More than 70% of drivers This particular game involved a heroic run across no man’s and riders think that the land and deep into enemy territory from Woodham’s Network UK motorway speed limit Manager, Andy Flint, to secure 1 of only 2 wins for the side should be increased by at containing the teachers. Staff contemplated whether playing least ten mph, according to first person shooter video games did actually serve a purpose an IAM poll of over 2000 after all… people. Everybody had an excellent time, students learned a variety of Not only do people feel that skills and most importantly worked as a team and were a credit the limit should be higher, to the college. The students are already looking forward to the almost 60 per cent say they next reward event! would be more likely to stick to an 80mph limit than they are to the current limit Sponsored Walk to of 70mph. Nearly 60 per cent of people also admitted to Buy Mini Bus travelling above 70 mph when traffic is free-flowing and uncongested, with 20 per cent of those travelling at 80 mph or faster. The survey reflects the latest DfT research of free- flowing motorway speeds, which found that 52 per cent of cars exceeded the 70 mph speed limit and 16 per cent travel at 80 mph or faster. IAM director of policy and research Neil Greig said: “Even though motorways are the safest roads, increasing the motorway speed limit is a controversial subject. This is why we want to see a trial to test its impact on road safety, fuel consumption and driver behaviour. “A new 80 miles per hour limit would need to be properly enforced to make sure that it does not become Andrew Kidd (12) and his friend Amber Savage completed an excuse to drive at 90.” the 5.5 mile Aycliffe Way walk and raised £180.00 towards “Shortening journey times the purchase of a Mini Bus for “The Oaks School” at for people travelling at Spennymoor. quieter times, as transport Andrew and Amber would like to thank everyone who secretary Philip Hammond sponsored them. They were accompanied on the walk by suggests, is a good idea, Andrews Grandparents Anne and Mel Harland of Newton providing it doesn’t have a Aycliffe. negative effect on safety.” NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 5 Youngsters Will VOLUNTEERS SPRING Receive School Meals CLEAN LOCAL ROADS Heighington Parish Litter Group (HPLG) is delighted THE DENTAL PEOPLE at a Lower Cost to report that on the 14th The free school meal nutritional guidelines May 2011 a good number of pilot will come to an and they are a great way people living in Heighington OASIS end this September but of encouraging children Parish and School Aycliffe, children will still benefit to try new foods as well and several members from Oasis Dental Care from lower priced school as contributing to child the Heighington Baden Limetree House - St. John’s Road - Shildon dinners. health and wellbeing. Powell Scout Group took County Durham Durham County Council part in the Grand Spring NNOWOW ACCEPTINGACCEPTING NEWNEW NHSNHS PATIENTSPATIENTS was chosen, by the is promoting the changes Clean Litter Pick. For an appointment please telephone 01388 772678 Government, as one of to the scheme with leaflets In two hours, 14 adults and or email [email protected] only two areas to receive (funded by The Schools 4 children collected over 30 We also offer late night appointments a free school meals Food Trust) for parents bags of rubbish and large pilot in 2009 with up to which will be available discarded articles around Private Treatments and Dental Implants Available 30,000 schoolchildren from schools this week. the verges of roads running benefiting from a daily Councillor Claire through Redworth, School hot, nutritious two course Vasey, elected member Aycliffe and Heighington. meal. with responsibility for The pilot is coming to an children and young We were blessed with a end but Education and people, said: “In addition dry day, although a little Health funds will ensure to saving you money, windy, but the uncut verge school meals are lower having your child take a made our task somewhat priced to encourage more school meal will save you challenging. families to participate. time shopping, preparing At the end of the litter pick There will be a charge of and making their the participants returned to £1.50 per day (£7.50 per lunch. It’s also worth Heighington Village Hall pick in Heighington Village effort makes a great week) which is lower than remembering that due to for refreshments provided Hall. For more information contribution to keeping our the meals were before the the free meals pilot, lots by Mr and Mrs Smyth. please look out for posters outdoor environment clean pilot. In some areas of of schools have had their Mr Smyth, Chairman of around the Parish. I hope and tidy. the country the charge is kitchens and equipment HPLG, will be presenting you agree that this little Lou Bedocs more than £2.00. upgraded leaving a long the children with a special School meals must term benefit for pupils certificate to mark their meet strict Government and staff.” contribution. The picture shows some of the Scout Leaders, Scouts and Beavers on their return to the Village Hall for refreshment. The Group will continue with the regular monthly litter picks on the second Saturday of each month. The next pick takes place on 11th June 2011 between 10.00am and 12 00noon. We will be pleased to welcome new participants of all ages. Our meeting points for the picks, where help and tools are handed out, are Heighington Village Hall, 2 Main Road in Redworth and Old Farm Cottage in School Aycliffe. Refreshment as usual will be served after the EVENTS AT BISHOP AUCKLAND TOWN HALL TEA DANCE Tuesday 31st May 1.30–3.30pm. Cost: £2.00.

READING GROUP Thursday 2nd June 10.00am–12noon. Free event in the Library. PAGE 6 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS SOUPA LUNCH FIVE YEAR SERVICE IN AYCLIFFE Brownies at Fire Station St. Elizabeth’s Church, are AWARD FOR VOLUNTEER holding their regular Soup- a-Lunch in the Church Hall on June 1st at 12.45 pm. The cost is £2.50 and this includes a bowl of hot soup with a roll and butter, a sweet and a cup of tea or coffee. If you would like to come please give Angela a call on 319067 NEW TIME FOR BACK EXERCISE CLASS The Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe has changed the time for the special back exercise class on Wednesday evenings to 6.30-7.30pm 6th Newton Aycliffe commencing Wednesday Would You Like to Brownies (St Clares) thank 25th May, an ideal time for White Watch at Newton people finishing work. Aycliffe Fire Station. for The classes which cost £3.50 Train as an Adviser? kindly allowing them to per session are delivered by Sedgefield & District have a number of other roles attend the fire station over Katie Morland an experienced Citizens Advice Bureau are which may interest you, and qualified physiotherapist looking for local people to such as clerical officer and two Friday evenings in who also works for the NHS. train as volunteer advice receptionist. order to achieve their Fire Katie says ‘The exercises workers. Our volunteer Or are you a University Safety badge. As you can Margaret, Deborah and Chelsie at Sue Ryder Charity Shop suit all ages and abilities and adviser training programme student, home for the summer see from the picture, the are beneficial if you suffer offers first rate training which looking for some work Sue Ryder Charity shop in Newton Aycliffe is Currently they have over 6000 volunteers is also recognised by other experience? We also have Brownies really enjoyed part of a national charity providing paliative nationally and they have honoured Deborah from any neck, back or joint their tour of the fire problems by strengthening organisations. You need to be some roles available on a care to people with end of life and long term Lowther at Newton Aycliffe with a five year short term basis which may the muscles as well as willing to give a minimum of station, fire truck and were conditions such as cancer, MS, strokes and Service Award as a valued member of the 6 hours a week to the service add extra value to your C.V. alleviating pain’. even allowed to use the brain injuries. team, hard working and reliable. and in return you will gain If you are interested in fire hose for some target To maintain the high standard of care they If anyone reading this would like to join us For further details and to book the necessary training and volunteering with us please provide they rely on the generosity of the please call in for more information over a your place please contact the skills to become a competent contact Sandra Richardson practice. Once again a public and the goodwill of volunteers who cuppa with Manager Chelsie or new Assistant Pioneering Care Centre on advice worker. If you don’t 01388 825403 for an huge thank you for making give their time and support. Manager Margaret. 01325 321234. think advising is for you we application pack. us feel so welcome. NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 7 After 17 years Aycliffe Appeal for Volunteers OPEN LETTER TO OUR Can you spare some time disabilities or mental health Couple Have a Chance to help someone in your issues, wants to boost its M.P. ON WIND FARM community enjoy local life a already well-established little more? volunteer team. Dear Phil accidents could rely on a local to Get Married County Durham Care and Volunteers, who will be thank you for your leaflet response, that was trained regarding the building of Kelly Easom and her fiance Support is appealing for matched with people based and experienced in such wind turbines near to Newton Michael Finch moved to committed and enthusiastic on their skills and experience, matters. I’m not suggesting Aycliffe that arrived through Newton Aycliffe 15 years ago people to help adults who could be asked to help that wind farms would pose need support in order to lead my door today. I actually from Nottingham and have someone to participate in SSAFA Help the same kind of hazards, but a more fulfilling life. activities at a day centre or believe that wind turbines never been able to afford to technicians wouldn’t need to The Durham County Council use services within their local are a good thing, and that it get married. in Aycliffe travel so far (reducing their service, which works with community. is actually more beneficial to The couple are really keen to carbon foot print too), and older people and those Phil Emberson, County concentrate them in specific get hitched and Michael has Dear Editor general views of the wide open with learning and physical Durham Care and Support areas rather than to spread asked Kelly to name the date I read in the Newton News, spaces of Co Durham could Pperations Manager, said: them out. three times, each time giving about the Forces day event still be enjoyed. We have a “Volunteers are a great asset However I also think it wise her a new ring. on page 7 and mention of duty for our children and their in the provision of social care that planners consider the Three rings later. they now Lunch Date SSAFA FORCES Help Alas children in times to come to services, bringing new skills, general spread and overall have an opportunity to win the details about the local use as little non-renewable interests and innovations. branch of SSAFA FORCES effect of such wind farms energy resources as possible. a wedding in a competition “Whatever their background at Oak Leaf HELP recorded in the notice rather than considering each I’m not a hippy-greenie, just organised by the Northern or motivation, whether it’s application on it’s own. You Echo. All they need to do is Do you work in or around simply giving something back are wrong, the number given an ordinary Labour supporter also hinted previously in get friends and, hopefully, Newton Aycliffe? What do to the community or using the was for the Central office in who wants to see the best the newspaper that energy readers of Newton News to you do in your lunch break? work as a step towards a career London, our local division future for his kids. And if companies might sweeten vote for them! Forget the sandwiches, and goal, everyone has something of SSAFA FORCES HELP that means looking at a few the blow by providing local Kelly who has worked at come along to the Oak Leaf of value to offer.” telephone/fax/answering dozen windmills every time I residents with discounted Tescos for 5 years is getting Sports Complex where we Volunteers should be patient machine number is, (01325) pop to the shops then that is energy tariffs which I think her workmates to vote can offer you a game of and have good communication 319099, email ssafa@ a small price to pay. I would would be a great move. and Michael, employed at Badminton, Squash or Table skills and will receive training bakdoc.plus.com rather have one large farm On Teesside we had large Appletree Joinery on the Tennis. and valuable work experience Last year (2009-2010) we than multiple sites dotted All from £5.50 per court, call petro-chemical and steel Business Park is drumming in exchange for their time. spent over £59,000 just in across Co Durham each in and speak to our friendly works concentrated together. up support there. They will be required to our division helping our generating it’s own spoil on staff about your requirements undergo a CRB check and Yes they looked ugly, but People can vote by phone service friends and families the landscape. or telephone 01325 300600 provide two references. at least we didn’t have one 0901 360 0858, or by who had fallen on bad times Thus I would like you to for more information. For more information about or two every few miles text 80360 starting with through no fault of their own. support the application in If sport is not your thing but becoming a volunteer contact along the coast. As a result winawedding then leave a We are indeed very grateful principle, whilst pushing you would like a change of Karen Vasey, Durham County the infrastructure needed to space and add 0858. You can to community groups for for a government controlled scenery, why not pop in and Council support and recovery support them could be better also vote on a coupon in the hosting fund raising events, strategy on energy supplies. try out our extensive menu in team manager, on 0191 383 developed, incident and Echo by filling in the number to allow to us continue in Sean Barnett comfortable and friendly bar 5168 or email Karen.vasey@ our endeavour. For one 0858 and sending it to the surroundings. durham.gov.uk office. You can vote as many day of regular service, times as you wish. SSAFA FORCES HELP give a lifetime of support Ladies Lunch in Aid of SSAFA FORCES HELP use local traders whenever FILM TIME IN AYCLIFFE possible and tend to look in The Woodham Movie Dome at St. Elizabeth’s Church Butterwick Hospice the Newton News for them, Hall, had such a successful night with the King’s before commissioning the Speech that we sold out of tickets. For those who were service. disappointed we are repeating the showing on Friday Thank you for your continued support 3rd of June at 7pm. Light refreshments will be served Brian Wilson prior to the film show. If you would be interested in coming along please give Brian a call on 319067 PACT Meeting Police & Community Together PC 1452 Alan Thompson will be holding a Police and Community Together PACT meeting at Neville Parade Methodist Church Hall on Thursday 2nd June 2011 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The meeting is open to all members of the community and you can discuss any issues or concerns you may have with your Community Police Officer. Councillors and Representatives from Great Butterwick Hospice at for people with life – limiting Aycliffe Town Council and Bishop Auckland is staging a illness and their families, care Durham County Council have ladies lunch at the Park Head that she and her late husband, been invited. Country Hotel in Bishop John were heartbreakingly Auckland on Wednesday denied. 8th June from 11am until Her inspiring story has now 3.00pm. been published; signed copies Ladies are invited to have of her book will be available a late morning cuppa then on the day. browse the elegant craft and The day offers a traditional feminine merchandise that country lunch of roast beef, include handbags, scarves, summer vegetables, and jewellery, homewares and strawberries and cream, tea a range of scrumptious cup and coffee, a vegetarian cakes. option is also available. The day includes a fashion Tickets must be purchased show and a tribute to Mary in advance £15 per head : Butterwick OBE, who Tel 01388 603003 or Email against all odds followed her [email protected]. dream to provide better care uk for further details. PAGE 8 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Club Weekend at Seahouses Have Your Say on Future of Community Alarm Service Elderly and vulnerable have access to high quality for help. people are being asked and appropriate alarm and The council currently for their views on how a telecare services and we are, subsidises the service round-the-clock emergency therefore, seeking the views for 13,000 users through helpline should be provided of residents, their carers and its Supporting People in the future. families, professionals, our Grant, while a further Durham County Council partners and the public. 4,000 residents pay for is currently reviewing its “We want to gather the subscription charge community alarm and information on what type themselves. telecare services and is of service people would like The public consultation seeking feedback from the to receive and how this can runs until Friday, 17 June. public and partners as part best be provided. Comments can be submitted of the process. “The feedback we receive by visiting the council’s Used by more than 17,000 will play a major part in website and clicking on the people across the county, helping us to plan and Have Your Say link. the service provides people develop our services for the Alternatively, call 0191 with an alarm in their home coming years.” 372 5498, email acs. which is linked direct to a Community alarm services commissioning@durham. 24-hour control centre. have been provided in the gov.uk or write to Community Denise Elliott, Durham county for more than 20 Alarm Consultation, County Council’s strategic years, enabling users to Commissioning Policy and commissioning manager for instantly call on family, Planning Officer, Durham adult services, said: “We are friends, health and social County Hall, County Hall, fully committed to ensuring care staff or a mobile warden Durham, DH1 5UG. that vulnerable people

The JAFFA Club and Return of the Brownies of Burnhill Walking to AYCLIFFE COUPLE BID Way Methodist Church Keys to would like to thank New Heights Councillors Rev. Mike TO WIN A WEDDING Youth Centre Dixon, Mrs Enid Paylor Places are still available and Honest John for their for teams to scale the UK’s The Youth Centre are generous contribution to highest peaks in just one holding a Key Amnesty the children’s weekend weekend for the British Heart over Whit Week and are trip to Seahouses on the Foundation (BHF). requesting anyone who has 29th April. The National Three Peaks keys to return them as a They had a wonderful Challenge takes place from number are unaccounted weekend of activities and Friday 24 to Sunday 26 June. for. taking part in a mock Teams will climb Ben Nevis, The alarm system is being wedding with appropriate Scafell Pike and Snowdon. updated so it is important celebrations. Participants must be over keys are handed in and the age of 18. For more signed for on the following On the Sunday the children dates and time: went to the church next information, contact 0800 169 3672, email Tuesday 30th May: 9.30am door and taught the - 10.30am, Wednesday 1st congregation two action [email protected] or visit bhf.org.uk/n3p June: 9.30am- 10.30am and songs. A second Newton Aycliffe couple have entered the Northern 5pm - 7pm; Thursday 2nd Echo competition to win a wedding. Mark Blythe and Lyndsey June: 9.30am - 10.30am; Jones of Byerley Park need votes in their quest for a dream Friday 3rd June: 9.30am - wedding, having been together for 7 years. 10.30am and 5.pm- 7.pm They have three children and hope Newtonians will support them with votes before the closing date 12th June. Their number by phone is 0901 360 0877; by text: 80360 starting with winawedding then a space followed by 0877. There is also a voting coupon each day in the Echo. 1000 Mile Road Race Completed in £500k Car

“What’s On” magazine proprietor Julian Pigg along with co driver Simon deBurton completed the Mille Miglia (Thousand Telephone: Miles) in Italy, - one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious races. 07976 392101 or 07412 029898 They entered in a 1955 Mercedes 300SL valued at £500,000 and finished a creditable 3/4 of the way down the field. As first time entrants, and driving on the‘wrong’ side of the road, much of it at night, and having never seen the route before, they are quite pleased with their performance. Other drivers were in more powerful cars and included ex F1 driver Jochen Mass, 15 times World GP Bike Champion Giacomo Agostini, and flying Finn Mika Häkkinen. “What’s On” Round Darlington, is the area’s longest established (1984) free magazine and is printed at Newton Press for the publishers. Great Aycliffe Town Council &RXQFLO2I¿FHV6FKRRO$\FOLIIH/DQH1HZWRQ$\FOLIIH&R'XUKDP'/4) 7HOHSKRQH‡)D[ Big enough to matter 48$/,7< 72:1 Small enough to care (PDLOLQIR#JUHDWD\FOLIIHJRYXN‡:HEVLWHZZZJUHDWD\FOLIIHJRYXN &281&,/

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I would plant to be built in the UK attended the fi rst Open millions of pounds to the who outlined the scope gave a speech in which he the 19th century, and are like to thank Hitachi for for decades. Day event for Hitachi Rail local economy. and process of the Intercity welcomed Hitachi to the proud to play a leading role choosing Newton Aycliffe Full scale production of Europe’s Intercity Express Participants at the Express Programme and region. in helping to re-establish and assure them we will the Super Express Train Programme (IEP) in the oversubscribed event Keith Jordan, Managing Alistair Dormer, CEO its status as a centre of continue to offer them our will begin at the Hitachi north east. were able to learn about Director of Hitachi of Agility Trains, said: excellence for the railway full support.” Rail facility in 2015, with The Open Day featured the business opportunities Rail Europe speaking “It’s great to see so many industry in the UK in the Geoff Hunton, Technical the fi rst trains delivered in representatives from available during the about Hitachi’s plans local fi rms interested in 21st century.” Director of Merchant 2016. Durham County construction and fi t out of in the region. Geoff supplying to Hitachi Rail Durham County Council’s Place Developments, the The Hitachi Super Express Council, County the new factory, which will Hunton, Managing at this early stage in the Cabinet Member for organisation that will trains will be used on the Durham Development see a massive 460,000 sq Director of Merchant project’s development. Regeneration and be responsible for the East Coast Main Line Company, Merchant ft train assembly facility Place Developments, The local community in Economic Development, building of the factory, and the London – South Place Developments, built on a 31.5 acre site. Hitachi’s development the north east has been Councillor Neil Foster said: “Initial design work Wales Great Western Agility Trains and Hitachi They also learnt about partner for the site, instrumental in making said: “The event has been is now at an advanced Main Lines. The bi-mode Rail Europe, publically the future opportunities outlined his company’s IEP a reality, and we a fantastic success and the stage. It is fi tting now that (diesel – electric) train speaking about the IEP to supply components contractual procedure intend to use suppliers range of local companies we engage with suppliers offers increased capacity, for the fi rst time since and services for the and procurement strategy from this region whenever represented is testament today to form a database improved reliability and the Government gave the manufacture of Hitachi for the new facility. Phil possible. to the sound network of of interested parties for a reduced environmental £4.5bn project the go- Rail Europe’s Super issue in the fullness of impact on every train ahead in March. Express Train, which will time to contractors. The journey. As the majority partner replace the UK’s ageing IDTA Junior Medallist of the range of services required The Open Day was in Agility Trains, Hitachi fl eet of diesel Intercity covers several key areas organised by County is to invest in a new 125s. – site preparation, rail Durham Development manufacturing facility at Speakers from Hitachi Year Competition connection, construction, Company on behalf of fi t-out, completion/hand Hitachi Rail Europe, over, management and so Durham County Council on.” and Merchant Place Development at Amazon Developments and took Park will start next year place near the future site and when complete the of the new factory. Accident Claims

Specialist Legal Advice on all Accident Claims Accidents at Work Road Traffic Accidents Tripping Injuries and Industrial Disease First Interview FREE and advice given on “NO WIN, NO FEE” HEWITTS SOLICITORS Suite 5 First Floor Avenue House Lisa Robinson Millie Cartwright On 15th May, 2011, the IDTA (North Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe East) ran the Junior Medallist of the Year Telephone: (01325) 316170 competition at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. In the 10-13 years Medallist of the year, Kalya Shaw was placed 2nd and Daniela Winwood 5th. The 3-5 years Rosette category saw Amber Fenwick placed 2nd whilst the 6-8 years Girls’ Rosette category saw Millie Cartwright 1st and Summer Fenwick 2nd and, in the Boy’s section, David Robinson was placed 2nd. The 6-10 years Stardance was split into girls and boys. In the girls’ section Abbie Kennedy managed 5th place and Beatrice Lineton 6th. Reece Atherton won his category of 6-10 years Stardance boys section and Harrison Evans came 3rd. The 10-13 years graded solo saw Lisa Robinson placed 1st and Hayley Archer 3rd. Amber Fenwick came 2nd in the 3-5 years Rosette Rock & Roll syllabus and Amy Dolan managed 7th in her category of 6-8 years Rosette Rock & Roll syllabus. Beatrice Lineton was placed 3rd in the 6-10 years Stardance Rock & Roll syllabus category. Reece Atherton In Junior Freestyle Pairs Abbie Kennedy The up to 9 years Junior team “Spirit” came and Beatrice Lineton came 8th in Under 2nd. 9 years and Libbie Anderson and Reece The team is made up of 12 dancers, namely: Atherton were placed 8th in the 10-13 years Amy Dolan, Kira Watson, Beatrice Lineton, category. Summer Fenwick, Abbie Kennedy, Millie The up to 9 years Junior Rock & Roll Cartwright, Charlotte Rowley, Rachel category saw Abbie Kennedy and Beatrice Bennett, Romie Cowens, Harrison Evans, Lineton come 4th and Harrison Evans and Erin O’Brien and Holly Stanway. Rachel Bennett 7th. Reece Atherton and Anyone who has an interest in joining Lee Libbie Anderson managed 5th place in the Green Dance Centre can contact Tel No. 10-13 years Rock and Roll section. 01325 318239. PAGE 14 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Tennis Club Rise To AYCLIFFE FIGHTERS SUPPORTERS’ CHANCE TO TIME TO Latest Challenge IN BANGKOK GET TROPHY PICTURES GET FIT After playing for a couple of Team Captain John Snowball Darlington fans will be given game and represents a total It’s that time of the year again seasons in the Darlington and is delighted with results so far a chance to have their pictures saving of £139 on matchday holidays are looming and you District League, a decision and the attitude of his players. taken with the FA Trophy. prices. need to get in shape. Why not was made to accept a greater John says, “the challenge of Supporters who sign up to a Concessions are priced £170 come to the Oak Leaf Sports challenge and enter the playing matches each week season ticket for the 2011- (£7 a game, saving £106), Complex and try one of our more competitive Cleveland has not only improved the 12 campaign will be able to and Under-16s are priced £60 exercise classes? League. The Greenfield standard of Team Tennis but attend free photo shoots at (£2.60 a game, saving £55). Tuesdays we have a Tai Chi TC Men’s Team have been Club Nights also. The aim is the Northern Echo Arena Ron Greener Suite season class which start at 7.00pm, accepted in Group 6. The be promoted each year into a later in the year. tickets are £325 adults (saving Wednesdays there’s a Pilates Club has a strong squad of higher level of play and so far Darlington are hoping some £158), £220 concessions and Zumba class starting at players including experienced the plan is working.” of the 9,000-plus fans who (saving £125) and £80 Under- 7.00pm, Thursdays our Yoga players and juniors. Results: Hutton Rudby: Won attended the victorious day 16s (saving £104). class starts at 5.30pm, and Head Coach Ian Wilkinson 9-0, Tennis World: Won 5.5- at Wembley will get behind Season Ticket application on Sundays we have Pilates says, “It is fantastic to see 3.5 and Yarm: Won 6-3 the club. forms are available from the and Zumba again, starting at commitment from a squad Anyone wanting to play Managing Director Graham club, and online at www. 6.00pm. of players, many who have tennis is welcome to attend Fordy said: “Wembley was a darlington-fc.net played in successful school Club Nights on Mondays and special day for the club and teams and are now able to Wednesdays from 6.30. we’d like to think at least 10 compete a higher level.” Full details on www. per cent of them, on top of The Club have got off to an rootennis.com or by Two fighters from Aycliffe in the 7th Amateur and 1st Pro- our hardcore fans, will come Under 14 Water Polo incredible start and have won contacting rootennis@ MuayThai Club flew out to Am World Championships. back to the club. their first 3 matches. hotmail.co.uk Bangkok Thailand to participate Stuart Taylor and Peter Steed “We understand why a lot of Sedgefield Water Polo Club and had changed their game were honoured and privileged fans have stayed away, but played an invitation under 14 plan which nulified the to be selected to represent not we hope this historic cup win tournament at Newton Aycliffe Dunfermline attack and with only their country but also their will heal a lot of old wounds Leisure Centre against North a minute to go the game was Camp and Newton Aycliffe. with supporters. West Giants City of Manchester, locked at 1-1. Then Sedgefield Stuart and Peter worked hard “The chairman is keen to who have lots of smaller teams missed 2 great chances to win to raise funds to get them there reward all fans who sign up in the City feeding into their it and Dunfermline scrambled a as this was not a Professional for a season ticket, and I’m squad, Carlisle and Scottish very late winner to win the final Competition and was not sure the majority of those Champions Dunfermline. 2-1. Kris Egginton 10, Connor Keeble 10, and Michael Cousins funded. Both fighters thank who were there at Wembley Sedgefield who included three 10 deserve special mention for everyone who contributed to would like to have their 10 year olds in the first seven tremendous performances in raising over £2500 including photographs taken with the fielded a very young team. the competition against much Berco UK, Permoids, Scouts FA Trophy. In their first game they were older players. Jack Warren 13 Association Committee, “We’d probably look to hold outclassed 7-1 by Dunfermline made a very promising debut Aycliffe Town Council, Lee a couple of sessions later in and it looked like a bad day in goal. Smith Memorial Fund, local the year, which would be free for Sedgefield. However Sedgefield’s 2 Female players businessmen Steve, Steve and and exclusive to season ticket they showed a lot of grit and determination to defeat Terri Millington and Emily Ronnie; patrons of the Scouts holders, and they could come Manchester 4-1 in the next Pilkington both 11 played Centre and Cricket Club who and take as many pictures as game and then defeat Carlisle with great tenacity. The other frequent the bar! Also a big they like.” 2-1. members of the Sedgefield thank you to all close friends, Fans are reminded that the This meant that they were team were Ben Turnbull, family and members of the club’s early bird season ticket up against Dunfermline in Jake Plant and John Pratt all Camp for your selfless support. is available until June 1. the final. Sedgefield were a 12, Luke Curley 10, Cathal They could never have achieved The adult season ticket for changed team this time out Macinnes 11, Haydn Craggs 8 this without your support and 2011-12 is £275, which against the Scottish Champions and Kyle Jones 12. charitable donations. works out at less than £12 a “The experience was amazing, and we gained a wealth of knowledge to bring back and share with members of the Camp.” Stuart was unfortunate in picking up a foot injury while competing in the Amateur competition and was unable to move onto the Pro-Am contest, but gave a good account of himself having the crowd on their feet cheering with excitement. He lost on a very close points decision. Peter also sustained a cut under his chin from the headguard cutting through from a strong righthand punch which stopped the fight, but the medical team were able to dress the wound in time for Peter to compete in the Pro-Am competition a week later. Peter fought a taller opponent from Italy but was able to beat him for a place in the semi final against the silver medallist from Ukraine. Peter fought 3 good rounds, coming very strong in the 3rd, but the judges gave the points decision to the Ukrainian. This shocked both fighters, and was echoed by the predominantly Thai crowd who showed their dissatisfaction. Peter and Stuart fully enjoyed the experience and knowledge gained participating in the Championships. Stuart and Peter would like to give a special thank you to Kru Sean Dooney, as without Sean’s committment and support none of this would have been possible. If you would like to see what MuayThai is about and learn about the culture as well as the sport then come along to one of Aycliffe Muay Thai’s classes. Contact Sean 0754 7699973. NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 15 NEWTONIAN SCORES AT DARLO PLAY ‘TOON’ IN LOCAL PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY CHELSEA FOR CF TRUST Darlington fans can Greener Suite, includes watch the big pre-season executive matchday 23 year old Chris Kerr from SPORT friendlies in style at the seating, one executive Newton Aycliffe had his dreams come true on 17th Northern Echo Arena. parking pass, a glass of May when he got to play, Quakers welcome sparkling wine on arrival, and scored, at Chelsea FC WOODHAM AT NORTH their Premier League a superb two-course meal, as part of a charity football neighbours Newcastle half a bottle of wine per match. EAST LEGACY GAMES United for a friendly on person, complimentary Chris, who has the life- Friday 15th July (7.45pm matchday programmes threatening condition Cystic kick-off). and official team sheets, Fibrosis, was chosen by the They also take on and costs just £49.95 per Cystic Fibrosis Trust to take part in their annual Nicky’s Tony Mowbray’s person plus VAT. Whisper Challenge Trophy Middlesbrough at the Meanwhile, corporate Football Match at Stamford Arena on Saturday 23rd boxes for the games are Bridge which saw a celebrity July (3pm kick-off). available from £450 plus team take on a team of MP’s. And corporate hospitality VAT (based on 10 guests). Chris played for the celebrity at the Arena is available The box package includes Cystic Fibrosis Trust XI from just £39.95 for both two executive parking alongside Angus Deayton, games. passes, a one-course Omid Djalili, Kyran diseases. Cystic Fibrosis is much at all.” The Ron Greener Suite meal, half-time tea/ Bracken, Dalton Grant, caused by a single defective Chris has to undergo a tough Darren Campbell, Muse (based on a minimum coffee, minibar facilities, gene. As a result, the internal daily treatment regime of two guests per table) complimentary matchday bassist Chris Wolstenholme, organs, especially the lungs including taking around includes matchday programmes and official Dan Walker from Football and digestive system, become 70 tablets a day. He takes Focus and footballing hero clogged with thick sticky inhaled and intravenous drugs seating, a one-course team sheets. To book On Wednesday, 18th May, which the boys conducted Gus Poyet. mucus resulting in chronic along with physiotherapy to meal, complimentary any of these packages for CF Trust supporters also infections and inflammation clear mucus. His condition 3 students from Woodham themselves and the show of matchday programmes Darlington’s pre-season played on the team and in the lungs and difficulty also requires occasional Community Technology support and sportsmanship and official team sheets, friendlies, or for the 2011- MP’s including Russell digesting food. hospital stays and courses College qualified to represent to other competitors during and is available for £39.95 12 season, call the sales Sedgefield schools area in the day. Well done boys! Brown, Steve Hepburn, Jim Skiing instructor Chris, who of intravenous antibiotics. per person plus VAT. team on 01325 387000, Murphy, John Leech and recently ran the London There is no cure for Cystic the North East of England Team: Adam Rakos, Rob Wilson turned out for Legacy Games. The boys Christopher Dawes, Thomas The Premium Hospitality or email k.sadler@ Marathon for the Cystic Fibrosis. package, also in the Ron darlington-fc.net the parliamentary side. Fibrosis Trust said: “I had Chris is an Arsenal fan and competed against teams Melderis The final score was 6-4 to the an absolutely amazing day played regularly for the York from schools across County Cystic Fibrosis Trust team and and was over the moon to St John university team, as Durham, Northumberland, goal scorers included Chris score a goal and to meet so well as various Saturday and Tyneside and Wearside. Wolstenholme and Dalton many famous faces. I loved Sunday 11 a side and 5 a side The boys gave 110% all in Grant for the Cystic Fibrosis it and so did my family and teams. He will begin training the events and were a credit Trust and Justin Tomlinson friends who came along to to be a primary teacher in to themselves, the school MP and Steve Hepburn MP watch. It was also great to be September. and the county. Hopefully for the UK Parliamentary FC. able to educate people there The Nicky’s Whisper they will have done enough Ex-professional referee and about Cystic Fibrosis and Challenge Trophy Football to qualify for the National Sky Sports pundit Dermot what it means to live with Match is sponsored by Championships to be held in Gallagher officiated the the condition, some days I National Grid. This year’s Preston, so fingers crossed! match. am really well and able to match raised £30,000. In addition to their sporting Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is one take part in things like this, Cystic Fibrosis Trust success a special mention of the UK’s most common and other days I am really Tel: 020 8290 7912 must go to the way in life-threatening inherited breathless and unable to do TROPHY WINNERS COME TO AYCLIFFE! PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE TO DATE Saturday 9th July: Easington Colliery (H), 3pm Saturday 16th July: Esh Winning (A), 3pm Tuesday 2nd August: Darlington (H), 7pm Saturday 6th August: Darlington RA (H), 3pm www.newtonaycliffefc.co.uk Newton Aycliffe will Chairman, said: “We’re welcome FA Trophy winners delighted to confirm this Darlington to the town for high-profile friendly and a high-profile pre-season look forward to welcoming friendly this summer. Darlington to Moore Lane Mark Cooper’s side will take Park again after the huge on Allan Oliver’s Northern success of last summer’s League second division fixture. champions at Moore Lane “Mark Cooper has promised Park on Tuesday 2nd August to bring a strong side to (7pm kick-off). Aycliffe, so we’ll hopefully It’ll be the second successive see some of the lads who year the Newtonians will lifted the FA Trophy at entertain their nearest Wembley! We’re sure it professional club after will prove to be a hugely- Quakers came to Aycliffe popular fixture again this last summer, when a year and we look forward to staggering 1,300 people seeing what will hopefully turned out for a first-ever be another record crowd.” meeting between the two Aycliffe have also confirmed sides. other pre-season friendlies. Darlo took 9,000 fans to They’ll welcome Northern Wembley earlier this month, League new boys Easington winning the FA Trophy after Colliery to Moore Lane on a dramatic extra-time win Saturday 9th July and go over Mansfield. to Esh Winning, relegated Aycliffe, meanwhile, to the second division last completed a memorable season, on Saturday 16th Division Two title campaign July. in just their second Northern Aycliffe will also welcome League season, winning Darlington RA to MLP on promotion to the top flight Saturday 6th August, in a re- for the first time in their run of the game which drew history. 567 for the league encounter Gary Farley, Aycliffe back in March. PAGE 16 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Plumbing Learning Home Services Olympic Values On 24th May, Mrs Lofthouse (a P.E. Support Teacher and Advisor) came to Aycliffe Village Primary School to talk to pupils about the Olympic and Paralympic Games, taking place in London, 2012. 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Molyneux pupil at Stephenson Way, landmark in Woodham If anyone knows who Community School has Burn which has had to is responsible for this reviewed the latest release be removed to make the vandalism Great Aycliffe at St. Clare’s Film Club structure safe. One of the Town Council are ‘Animals United’. flowers on the Sunflower encouraging local people “The film was about the sculpture towards the to inform the police on animals in the desert, which bottom of the burn near 0345 6060 365. had no water, because the Woodham Technical humans had all kept it too a free ice-cream at the next club! College was snapped from themselves and didn’t share. its base damaging the It followed their quest across A reminder Kidz Flicks is In Memoriam next on, Saturday 4th June, large flower and makes the desert, to find water the remaining two flowers for themselves and their 2pm, where the film is a Happy 18th Birthday Teenager Now! stalks unstable. ANTHEA SCOTT-ATESS Hope you enjoy yur Happy thirteenth birthday. families. There were lots of popular Walt Disney tale 26-5-2006. Love and miss about a trio of talking pets. The sculpture which 27th May birthday and have a Lots of love always. From different animals in the film, you so much Mam. But you Mam, Dad, Nana, Uncle Doors open 1.30pm and was loved by many local Days will come and days fantastic weekend with and some great music too. will always live through me. will go, you are loved, we family and friends. Love Ian and Bramble ‘I liked the part where the all are very welcome. Any residents was installed Love you always, Son Scott during the original all know. Words are few, from Mam and Dad xxx dam wall broke and there Queries, contact Helen, and Emma xxxx but may we say “have Have a lovely day Emily 319002. construction of the first ANTHEA SCOTT-ATESS was plenty of water for an extra special day”. To on your 18th birthday. Vicky Riley everyone. All of the animals Great Aycliffe Way route in 26-5-2006. Dear Lord, tell the best Mam and Nana Love and best wishes Gran enjoyed being swept along 1998. Great Aycliffe Town my Mam I love and miss her anyone could wish for. xxx Council are in the process and when she turns to smile All our love. Lynda, Ron, the water and the meercats place my kiss upon her cheek were really funny. Everyone NEVILLE of seeking professional Danielle and Rachel advice to decide if the and hold her for a while. Love laughed when they did the and miss you so much Mam, Karen & Derek Wood JUSTIN THOMPSON hokey cokey. ZUMBA sculpture is still viable and Daughter Victoria and George can somehow be repaired Happy birthday for Sunday. I didn’t like it when a hunter, xxxx All my thanks to you and shot a lion with a dart to Due to Monday 30th being a ANTHEA SCOTT-ATESS Katty for making my move make him go to sleep, so he bank holiday, ZUMBA at the 26-5-2006. In memory of my possible. All my love, Mam could steal him.” Neville Community Centre Thank You beautiful Daughter. You left xxx Lauren recommended this will be cancelled. However me beautiful memories, your JAMES CURTIS-HAIGH the session will take place love is still my guide and Happy 10th Birthday for film and gave it 5 out of though I cannot see you, you 5 stars, and she said it is on Friday the 3rd June and THE LATE Henry Oakleys Tuesday 24th May. Have a will continue to run every family would like to thank are always by my side. Miss fantastic time at your rock suitable for age range 5-12 you so much Anthea. Also my years. Monday only, starting from Dr Heathe, Dr Baines, The climbing party lots of love District Nurses, Union Carers, dear Husband Ray. Love from from Mam, Dad and Max xxx A big thankyou to Lauren 6th June. Mam xxxx Happy 50th Birthday Everyone is welcome! 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LOCAL SPORT More Local Sport on Page 14 & 15 Cricket Scoreboard Newton Aycliffe 1st team season with their third straight finally got their season rolling win away at Sedgefield in a with an excellent 21 run thrilling game by just 2 runs. victory away at Burnhope in Adam Hickey top scored the top division of the North with 14 and there were also East Durham League. Batting good innings from both Tom first Aycliffe’s innings got Roberts with 9 runs and Sam off to a dreadful start when Dawson who scored 8 runs. batsman Adam Gittins sustained a nasty head injury when he was hit by a beamer and was badly concussed and had to be rushed to hospital for treatment. The Aycliffe players were understandably affected by this incident, but continued playing and were eventually bowled out for 94 Newton Aycliffe Sports Club are celebrating a his – both are Aycliffe lads born and bred. after 24.3 overs. Credit must double success this summer. The town’s rugby “It’s a great achievement by both teams,” said go to youngsters Michael club won a cup earlier this month, just weeks Warren. “Both clubs have worked hard this Howe, who batted superbly after the football club clinched a league title. season and deserve their success. It’s been a for his 25 and an equally The rugby players won their first-ever Durham great overall year for the club and its sections, good effort by Sam Telford, County Challenge Plate against South Tyneside and long may that continue.” who remained unbeaten with College, after the football team’s historic Sean added: “It was a great honour to lift 15. In reply Aycliffe seam Northern League second division title. the trophy along with Dan Mellanby and it’s bowlers Sean Morgan (6 for Rugby team captain Warren Parsonage is always an honour to represent your town. 20) and Dave Atkinson (4 for pictured with his team’s respective trophy, and We’re delighted for the rugby team as well - 41) were in devasting form the football team’s skipper Sean Tarling, with it’s a fantastic double win for the Club.” and bowled out the home side for just 73 after 21.4 overs to help take Aycliffe to NEWTONIAN TAKES NORTH their first win of the season. The second team made the long trip to Tantobie and EAST CHAMPIONSHIP were well beaten by 73 runs Gateshead International in their third division match. Stadium was flooded with Chasing 169 for victory, the region’s best athletes over Aycliffe were bowled out the weekend of 14th and 15th for 95 after 32.5 overs, May. Henry Johnson who despite an excellent career runs first claim for Chester best innings of 38 by Nathan le Street AC formed part of Blakeburn. The under 18’s a well gathered team who competed in a full range of team’s dismal start to the athletic events. season continued with a Local lad Henry Johnson heavy 68 run defeat away ran his way to victory and at Crook, with only Craig claimed the NE under 15 boys Robertson (3 wickets for 28 800m gold medal. It was the runs) and Adam Hickey (34 surprise of the weekend as not out) emerging with any Chester le Street had no less credit for Aycliffe. than 4 athletes in the heats. Aycliffe’s under 15’s had They all ran well with Joe their first win of the season Armstrong running in his away at previously unbeaten heat to a new pb of 2.20.56, Ushaw Moor by 3 wickets. but missing out on qualifying Chasing 85 for victory for the final. Henry Johnson opener Matty French got won his heat with a new pb turned out to be young 2.16.06. Johnson was amazed Aycliffe off to a solid start of 2.13.45 and faced tough Johnson who won gold with as it was the very first time scoring 13 runs, but it was competition in the final. 2.15.49 with silver medallist he had raced in an under 15 Ben Nicholson who gave However, the surprise winner Winkler (Morpeth) in 800m, and had not expected the innings some genuine to become the North East momentum when he smashed Champion! two big sixes in his career Johnson having just turned best score of 36. A middle 13yrs old in April faced order collapse threatened some much older athletes to take the game away and held his silverware from Aycliffe, but Captain high when he won. Johnson Thomas Gledhill with 12 not thought that his new 400m pb of 58.7 ran at Clairville out and Patrick Howe with Stadium Middlesbrough on 5 not out, held their nerve 26th April, probably gave superbly to take Aycliffe to him the strength of mind and a thrilling victory with only body to perform so well in 2 balls remaining. the championship race. The under 13’s team Johnson has continued to run played very well and were for his second claim team unlucky not to win away at (Aycliffe RC) in the North Sedgefield. Chasing 115 for Yorkshire South Durham victory, Aycliffe fell just League to a new pb of 4.37 12 runs short with good in the 1500m at Eastbourne contributions coming from Track on 17th May. Patrick Howe (22 runs), Sam Although only a few days Dobinson (20 runs), Sam after his stellar performance Morgan (17 not out) and in Gateshead, his legs were Joshua Pearson (10 runs). strong enough to bring him The under 11’s continued home in second place. their unbeaten start to the