GREY HORSE LOSE CUP GAME FOOTIE SHORTS... Issue No. 392 30p MILNERS A 16-man squad of the Grey Wingate scored again soon to get Horse back in the game. Shildon Road continue A battle between two teams Horse over 40's played their after from a break down the After losing possession of their 100% record in Division sitting in mid-table of WINDOW CLEANERS first game of 2009 away at right, helped by some sloppy the ball in the left full back Two of the Frank Hudson Division Two of the Wear All areas covered Wingate Cons in the Kenny defending and a slip from the area, Wingate capitalised and Transport Crook and District Valley Sunday League resulted DRIVING LESSONS Your local Patios, Conservatories, Ball Cup and were beaten 5- stand-in keeper. Friendly, patient and professional scored again to make the score League with a 3-2 victory in a point a-piece after a 2-2 Community Newspaper & Gutters also cleaned. 3. The home team then went 3- 5-2. Jeff Dixon gave the Horse over bottom-of-the-table side draw between Shildon Elm tuition. Learn to drive in one week or take Shildon, Friday, 23rd January, 2009. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Telephone Playing an unusual 3-4-1-2 1 up before half-time with a glimmer of hope with ten Red Alligator. The club have Road and their opponents, your time with weekly lessons Email: [email protected] - Duty journalist 0790 999 2731 formation, the Horse started another break, this time down minutes remaining, surging now won eight games without Bishop Auckland Hospital Tel: (01388) 772545 Published at 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, 776150 well with a long ball from the left side. into the home team's area on defeat this season. Club. or 0796 705 1643 Civic Hall , Shildon, DL4 1AH. www.shildontowncrier.com Neil Bannister picking out The second half was played the right and firing into the After conceding eight goals A narrow 2-1 victory for Pat Bowtell on the right side, much like the first with The net to make the scoreline 5- to struggling Tindale Crescent Shildon Railway over who controlled the ball with Grey Horse trying to go 3. W.M.C. in a league cup tie, Sunderland South means that A DIAMOND COUPLE POLICING PLEDGE PROMISES TO his right foot before shooting forward from midfield and The Horse have now lost all Shildon Royal George the six point gap between the left footed past the home Wingate looking dangerous their cup games at the first conceded nine goals in their two sides in the Carcraft IMPROVE SHILDON 'keeper to open the scoring. on the break. hurdle and must tighten up next game in the league away Durham Alliance League was A new ‘Policing Pledge’, The lead did not last long, The Horse had several goal defensively with important to Cockfield Kings Head. halved to three. which is part of a radical with indecision in the Horse chances from Kevin league points now to play for Kings Head annihilated The The final score of 5-3 in programme of reform set defence allowing Wingate to Hallimond, Jeff Dixon and with two home games coming George 9-0, leaving the favour of Old Shildon over out by the government, equalise on twenty minutes. Martyn Joyce but couldn't up. Shildon side in fifth spot in Spennymoor Sunday League promises to engage with the Goalkeeper Stuart Timmiss beat the home 'keeper. The next game is on January the Wear Valley Sunday Division One opponents public, improve quality of was injured conceding the Wingate went 4-1 up before 24th, at home to Roker League Division One table. Masons Arms moved the life and reduce the fear of goal, and was replaced by Neil Bannister shot in Queen Vic. Players and fans The scorers for Shildon Flag victors into fourth place in crime in the Shildon area. substitute rooky keeper Ian through a crowded area which are asked to meet at the Rec and Whistle in their 5-1 the table. Stephen Hall (3), There is one central target Wickins. may have taken a deflection at 9.50am. victory over struggling Jason Ross and Michael Boddy in the ten-point plan, which Barnard Castle were Kevin were the Shildon side's is to ‘increase public TROTTER STARS AS RAILWAY Russell (4) and Jamie Scaife. scorers. In the league cup, confidence that the police The win came with thanks to Old Shildon went down to a and other agencies are JUNIORS RETURN TO an outstanding performance narrow 2-1 defeat by Quinns. dealing with local crime and by Kyle Laffey. Flag and Also in the Spennymoor anti-social behaviour.’ WINNING WAYS Whistle were involved in a 5- Sunday League, Shildon Durham Constabulary has An outstanding performance goal, holding the ball up well and the resultant penalty was 1 score-line in their next Athletic remain on 0 points Alan and Joyce Foster with Town Mayor, Ann Hammond publically pledged to; by Ben Trotter helped before dragging it back into put away by Upton. game in the league, however after a 5-0 defeat by Half A Shildon couple celebrated Darlington, where Joyce, also • Answer 999 calls within Shildon Railway Juniors the path of Upton who bent In the second half, the this was a defeat at The Sausage Moon. The second round tie ten seconds and arrive on their diamond wedding 81, was born. Durham Constabulary has promised its neighbourhood overcome Chetser Athletic it left-footed into the top Railway defence never looked in Bishop Auckland, leaving in the League Cup between the scene of immediate anniversary on January 15th, They moved to Shildon policing teams will spend 80% of their time in the in a match which was descibed corner of the Chester net. troubled and, even though the Shildon side in the bottom Athletic and Division Three response incidents in urban after being married for sixty together in 1954, where they community. as 'a great advertisement for Following the opener, the they were reduced to ten men, half of Division Two of the leaders King James was years. opened a shop, Foster's or rural locations within set grassroots football' by a Chester keeper made two with a sending off, the Shildon Wear Valley Sunday League. postponed. Alan and Joyce Foster married Joinery, in Main Street, where times; something we in Durham Police and Communities spectator at the game. goal-line saves from Ellison side persevered to gain three in 1949. They met when 'Barrier' is now situated. • Answer non-emergency have proved we are good at together (PACT) meetings The Railway Juniors first- and Bennett and went on to leaugue points. SHILDON POOL AGM Joyce worked in the Duplex The couple have five children calls promptly and provide but it is something we need are about engaging with the half display was one of produce a particularly good an estimated time of arrival; The Shildon Pool League will featuring a comedian and Motorcycle Shop in Grange together, including Carole and to go on improving. There public on a frequent basis and scintillating football with display throughout the game. • Ensure neighbourhood FUN hold its Annual General singer is being held on Friday, Road in Darlington, and Alan Ann, who were the first leap is still work to do and this is ensuring consultation and which their opponents were Next on the score-sheet was policing teams are visible Meeting on Monday, January 30th, also at The came in to buy a motorbike. year twins born in Darlington, a sensible way to take things agreement upon local unable to cope. Another Trotter, who found space and spend 80% of their FACT February 2nd, at the Institute Institute, also at 8.00pm. The couple courted for three in February, 1952. forward." priorities. Railway star was Ross behind the Chester defence time in their communities; from 8.00pm. Tickets are priced at £3.00 years before getting married. They are the proud The last two points in the Shildon's PACT meeting will Bennett, who was involved after good work by Joyce and If asked to choose • Keep crime victims All teams wishing to join, and and are available on the door, Eighty-one year-old Alan was grandparents of seven, and pledge relate to new be held at the Salvation Army in nearly all of his team's Ellison before scoring with a updated; an odd number any individuals who would like or from all pool teams. born in Middleton- in- also have seven great- monthly meetings for Building in Soho Street on attacking prowess, very ably volley from a pass from • Acknowledge any reported between 10 and 50, to help to run the league, Teesdale before he moved to grandchildren. residents to attend. The February 12th at 6.30pm. assisted by Moss, Upton and Upton. Once again, Trotter complaint within 24 hours; should attend. 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Town Crier, Friday 23rd January, 2009 Page 8 Page 1 Town Crier, Friday 23rd January, 2009 Contact us at the Town Council Offices, on MUCH SUCCESS FOR SHILDON'S It’s all about local people and local events. 01388 775896 or email us at It’s your very own Community Newspaper [email protected]. YOUNG ATHLETES Letters to The third event of the Minor medal place in the year 7 Emily Findlay and Elizabeth Athletes Grand Prix Series, Boys' event, while Alona , who finished in 9th the Editor Passed Away Birthdays Birthdays Appreciations Services held last weekend at Jarrow's Lonsdale took fourth place and 10th places Rayth's Mother would like to thank everyone for their Monkton Stadium, in the equivalent Girls' event. respectively. time and effort... GILLIAN MAUGHAN JACKY'S HOUSEWORK PETER McMAHON LAURA DOWSON MUNFORD considerable success for the The Seniors' event saw a Cameron Boyek took the Dear Editor, more money for Rayth. 25/01/09 SERVICES January 9th 21/01/09 Joan, Kevin, Joan, Luke & Anna, young athletes representing dominating performance by Intermediate Boys' race to Last March I arranged an 18- However, in November I Happy 50th Birthday Gillian! All housework considered. Of Shildon. wish to express their most Shildon Athletic Club. England international Kate easily win his second mile sponsored walk in aid of thought I would get in touch Love & Best Wishes, Reasonable Prices. Died peacefully after a long sincere thanks to all relatives, Sue, Pauline & Anne Phone 01388 609266 or Having won the Girls' Under Avery to win her sixth consecutive title. my son, Rayth, who has with the Pilgrim Club, as I illness fought with dignity. friends and neighbours for all the at Specialist. beautiful flowers, cards and 07593400360 Nine's 60 metres heat, Lucy consecutive county title. At the Inter-County Cross- MOPD unknown. All the folk hadn't heard anything from Peter, aged 66 years, loving Hart finished third in the Another Shildon athlete to Country match to be held at that did this walk up hills in them. I was told there was Husband of , Father of letters of condolence. Angela and Carol, Father-in- ANTHONY SHOULDER Also, to everyone who attended For Sale final in 10.4 seconds, whilst retain her title was Zoe Kirby Stephen on February the snow I would like to thank only one young lad who did law of Anthony and Mark, a January 24th church for the thanksgiving of Ashlyn Bland was the joint Hewitson, who took the 6th, the Shildon club will them for their time and effort, this ride and many thanks to Bob's life and for donations LARGE UNIT C winner of the Girls' Under provide no fewer than 14 it was hard but good!! Seeing him, however there was not proud and adored Grandad of Good condition. Junior Girls' event for the Millie and Kate, much-loved kindly given. ten's 60 metres in 9.4 seconds. second successive time. athletes, with a large number folk walk across fields, up enough funds made in the ride Special thanks also to £40 Brother, Brother-in-law, hills! Rev. Rupert Kalus for his Tel: 774547 In the Boys' Under ten's 60 Amy Etherington put in a of those eyeing selection so this means we lost out on Uncle and friend. metres, Shildon's Markhim fine performance to take 6th for the National I never thought I would ever our money that was made Will friends please meet for comforting and uplifting service. God bless you all. Wanted Lonsdale won the final in 9.1 place in this event, with other Championships which are to see them do it (especially my from our walk. Service in St John's Church at seconds, with Sam Shildon athletes competing take place in Leicestershire husband), well done!! All that time and money 10.00am, on Monday, January Happy 18th Birthday Laura! Old Furniture Purchased. Found Etherington taking third being Georgia Hurst (9th), in March. We donated the big amount wasted, the funds could have 26th, followed by Have a great time! Tel: 01388 740464 cremation at Durham. So proud of you place in 10.2 seconds. Rachel McHugh (43rd) and Chloe Loredo will carry the of money to the Pilgrim Club gone for future MRI scans Family flowers only. & love you loads. KEYS Classifieds Lonsdale took overall first Abbie Avery. colours of Cleveland whilst as they had arranged a bike which Rayth will need to have Donations in memory may be Grandma, Mam & Andrew. Includes car keys and Yale key. place in the 450 metres event In the Junior Boys' event, those local athletes ride for Rayth. As their funds every 18month.....sorry Also Tesco Clubcard. given for Macmillan Nurses. x x x Cost 35p per word & £5.00 for an in a time of 1 minute 30.4 Shildon's highest finisher was representing County where low I thought I would folks. Contact the Town Crier on optional photograph. seconds. Durham will be Alona help them with the ride, which Alison Morland, January 10th, 2009 Happy 18th Son. 01388 775896. Matthew Coulthard in third Lots of love, DAYLEY JESSICA POTTLE Whilst Lucy Hart was placed place, being followed home Lonsdale, Jake Findlay, would in the long run raise Mum of Rayth Morland. The passing of Saturday, January 24th TO LET Mam. SET OF LARGE EARRINGS an overall third in the 300 by Ryan Walton (9th) and Kate Avery, Zoe Hewitson, GWEN McCLACHIE This reader is concerned about the expenses given to the nee SCOTT in Byerley Road. 1-2-3 Bedroom Houses metres event, Ashlyn Bland Liam Boyek (13th.) Amy Etherington, Georgia Shildon's Councillors... Aged 89. In Australia. ANTHONY SHOULDER Contact the Town Crier on In Shildon & Surrounding gained overall first place in It was a silver medal placing Hurst, Matthew Coulthard, Happy 18th Birthday Dad! 01388 775896. Dear Editor, Late of Shildon. Areas the 450 metres event in 1 for Fiona Higgin in the Ryan Walton, Liam Boyek, Both, by the way, are Shildon Lots of love & kisses, I always thought Councillors Sister to Vincent Scott. WANTED minute 51.9 seconds. Intermediate Girls' section, Fiona Higgin, Emily Findlay, Councillors. Typical! Voted Gracy May. Services were paid well. But ten Properties To Buy or Sell The Shildon Athletic Club's whilst there was also Elizabeth Wood and in by Shildon, give their thousand pounds from Birthdays & Rent Back in Shildon Under 11 members meet at excellent performances by Cameron Boyek. money to Eldon. ANTHONY SHOULDER GUTTERS CLEANED OUT & Surrounding areas Vernon Chapman and Ina P.S. Print name not address. Happy 18th Birthday Brother! & REPAIRED OR the Shildon Sunnydale GILLIAN MAUGHAN Jackson to Eldon, shows the They might come knocking Love Terry & Rosie. REPLACED. Call Stuart on Leisure Centre each SHILDON AFC HIT Ring D.I.Y Dave on 0796 1779704 Wednesday evening between wealth in these jobs. for donations. 07 544 394 310 Or did they dig into their own Yours faithfully, ANTHONY SHOULDER 6.00pm and 7.00pm and all MILESTONE GAME stocking-legs? 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Town Crier, Friday 23rd January, 2009 Page 6 Page 3 Town Crier, Friday 23rd January, 2009 LOCAL GIRL POLICE APPEAL AFTER ELDERLY SHILDON MAN FACING RAPE ROBERT STEPHENSON PUTTS TO TOP! COUPLE'S LIFE SAVINGS STOLEN AND OTHER SEX ALLEGATIONS ANNIVERSARY TALK Police are appealing for Herridge, of Newton Aycliffe Another was thin wearing A 21-year-old Shildon man and date of birth. occured on October 17th, information after a theft CID, believes the couple were what was possibly a light- was ordered to be dealt with Nixon, who was represented 2008, again in Spennymoor. from an elderly couple's home deliberately targeted because coloured raincoat. The third by a Crown Court when he in court by Mr Sam Brewster, Nixon's next court appearance which left them stripped of they are vulnerable. was described as being of a appeared before local faces charges of rape of a 14 will be at Teesside Crown Court their life's savings. He said, "The woman, who is hefty build. Magistrates in connection year-old girl, intentional on January 26th, and his Three men gained entry to deaf, let them in, and realised Det Sgt Herridge continued, with three allegations of sexual touching of a 12-year- conditional bail was extended the couple's property in the money had gone shortly "We want to hear from sexual offences. old girl and intentional to that date. Freville Street, Shildon, by after they left. She went to a anyone who was in this area At the South Durham penetration of a 12-year-old. The conditions of bail are not saying they were from the neighbour who raised the of Shildon on Thursday Magistrates Court at Newton It is alleged that the offence to go within 200 metres of Electricity Board, on alarm. morning and may have seen Aycliffe last week, Mark of rape was committed in Spennymoor's Gibbon Street Thursday morning, January "These are despicable this trio or know of them. Nixon, of Ash Grove in Spennymoor during May of and not to contact the injured 15th. offences where criminals with The last thing we want is for Shildon, spoke only to last year, whilst the other parties or interfere with One man stayed near the no conscience target the very others to fall victim." confirm his name, address two offences are said to have prosecution witnesses. electric meter while the other vulnerable. Everyone in the Anyone with information is two searched the house, community should be alerted asked to call the police on SNOW WHITE THE stealing thousands of pounds to what has gone on." 0345 60 60 365, or call in cash. One of the men was described Crimestoppers on 0800 AT THE CIVIC BELTONES Detective Sergeant Lee as slim, wearing dark clothes. 555111. The Tearaways Youth place at 7.30pm on Thursday, Shildon Methodist Church is Theatre Group are 29th and Friday, 30th of holding 'An Evening With ELDON MAN HANDED WRITING performing a production of January, and at 2,00pm on The Beltones', a popular singing group, on Steph Peareth with her many golfing awards. Snow White at the Civic Saturday, 31st January and CONDITIONAL COURSE Hall in Shildon. Sunday, February 1st. Wednesday, January 28th at A Middridge girl has been was introduced to the sport The Sid Chaplin Branch A spokesperson for the Tickets are priced at £4.00 7.30pm. made captain of Durham by her brother, George, and DISCHARGE Library in Church Street, group said, "In this show, for adults and £2.00 children Tickets are priced at £3 and County Girls' Golf Team. her father, Mark. An Eldon man who admitted Graham Lawton, of South Shildon, is hosting a free the trees are alive to the and concessions, and can be are available from Irene Carr Seventeen year-old As well as playing for the damaging a UPVC door in Row in Eldon, entered a creative writing course every sound of music. Walking, bought from the Town Crier on 774284 or Jean Best on Stephanie Peareth, of Eden County team, Steph also Eldon Lane, was last week 'guilty' plea to a charge of Tuesday, from 2.00pm until singing trees, as well as eight offices (above the Town 776649. Robert Stephenson, standing in front of his famous Grove, has been playing golf plays at her local club, handed a 12 month criminal damage when he 4.00pm. dwarves and a magic mirror Council offices, Civic Hall Light refreshments will be locomotive, 'The Rocket.' for four and a half years. She Leaf in Woodham, and for available. Conditional Discharge by appeared before the court, For more details call into the that speaks." Square), or by calling 01388 Shildon's railway museum, The talk takes place on her college team, Queen All proceeds will be divided Magistrates sitting at Newton the offence being committed library, or telephone 01388 Performances are to take 774838. Locomotion, is to hold a Saturday, January 24th, at RACE Elizabeth Sixth Form in between World Mission Aycliffe. between Christmas and New 772203. talk which will teach people 11.30am in the Education Darlington, where she Fund, Home Mission Fund Twenty-nine-year-old Year, 2008. COFFEE MORNING about The Robert Room at the Collections NIGHT qualified for the Golf College and The Bible Society. WINDOWS Stephenson Trust, based in Building. The Shildon Jubilees Jazz band Nationals to be played at CLUB HORTI- A coffee morning and cake back of the church), from All are welcome. is holding a race night on Loughborough in April. BROKEN stall is to be held at Shildon 9.30am until 11.00am on Newcastle. Entry is free. For more MDH PLASTERING Robert Stephenson was the information call the museum Friday, January 23rd Steph is hoping for a sporting A disturbance which occured Methodist Church Hall (at Saturday, January 24th. APPEAL CULTURE No Job Too Big Or Small! only son of George on 01388 777999 or email The event will be held at the scholarship to an American A group of motorcycle last weekend between Old All proceeds to be divided Three Tuns at 7.00pm. College. between World Mission Fund, Free Estimates Stephenson, and together [email protected]. enthusiasts, who meet in SHOW Shildon Workingmen's Club they founded Robert Everyone is welcome. She would like to express her A meeting concerning the Call us on Home Mission Fund and The Call Michael on Shildon, are appealing for new and the thoroughfare leading Stephenson & Company, the Tell us about thanks to her Oak Leaf coach, Shildon Horticulture Show is Bible Society. 07831 553613 members. to the Civic Hall Square 01388 775896 first company in the world your event at Alan Hartley, with whom she being held on Sunday, "All are welcome," said a The group meets at Elm Road resulted in the double glazed to build locomotives, [email protected] has weekly lessons. He said: February 1st, at Waverley spokesperson for the event. Workingmen's Club every windows of a house in Main TO RENT producing the world famous "If she improves this year as Terrace Allotments from Tuesday at 8.00pm. Street being broken. SHILDON 'Rocket.' J. DUNN much as previous years then 10.15am. 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