Published at: Friday 6th November 2015 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 740 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Saint John’s Youthy take their Remembrance concerns to parliament Day Parade
Church Street and Main Remembrance at the War Street in Shildon will be Memorial on South Side at closed to traffic from 12 noon. 10.30am on Sunday, 8th On Saturday, 7th November to allow the November, a short Remem- Remembrance Day service brance Service will take and parade to go ahead. place at the War Memorial Servicemen, civic digni- in Redworth Road, Shildon, taries, local groups and opposite the Railway In- organisations will meet at stitute. The short parade the bus station in Shildon from the end of Dabble around 10.30am. Duck Industrial Estate to The parade will march the War Memorial will begin at 10.30am. down Church Street to the Wreaths must be collected War Memorial for a two from the Council Offices, minute silence at 11.00am. Civic Hall Square, Shildon In Middridge, residents by noon on Friday, 6th should gather at the November. Cheques to be Village Hall at 11.45am made payable to the Royal ready for the Service of British Legion.
Saint John’s Youthy took their campaign for a better Shildon to Westminster. Police statement Teenagers from Saint John’s conducted by the youth The group was accompa- Youthy in Shildon recently group, the town teems with nied to London by Shildon Shildon police have issued responsible are targeting visited the Houses of Parlia- takeaway shops, relatively councillor, Trish Pem- a statement after a spate unlocked rear doors. ment to voice their concern low life expectancy and the berton, and Saint John’s of sneak in burglaries were A police spokesperson over the lack of super- impending closure of the Vicar, Rev David Tomlin- reported across Shildon said: “Please ensure that markets, jobs, banks and only supermarket, prompt- son, funded by the Bishop over the past week. before going to bed for the decently-priced bus tickets ing the youngsters to finally Auckland and Shildon AAP. They appear to be occur- night that your house is for residents in Shildon. draw the line and decide The teenagers articu- ring overnight into the locked and secure to front According to research that enough is enough. lated their concerns to early hours and those and rear.” Bishop Auckland MP, Helen Goodman, who welcomed Oakley Service Station Ltd them to Parliament. CLEM’S Staindrop Road, West Auckland “Why is it so expensive for FISH RESTAURANT Co. Durham, DL14 9PB young people in Shildon to Shildon 01388 832514 / 01388 832984 travel on the bus?” asked Sharday Smith. 01388 773400 “It is impossible to do things TWO MEALS FOR £10 • Car Sales like go to the cinema. Why, (Restaurant only. Excluding Clem’s Special) in a town with low car own- OAP SPECIAL • Servicing ership, isn’t more done?” The youth group attended Small Fish & Chips, Tea, Bread & Butter, £4.90 • & Repairs London’s political landmark 28 Seater Restaurant • Jet Fuel with a 20ft banner and a Or if you fancy a drink, try the Bishop Auckland letter to Prime Minister, Clem’s where we are fully licensed. 01388 665955. • Forecourt Shop David Cameron. The last sentence of the letter serves to highlight From Nil Deposit the exasperation the youngsters feel about the BLINDS FACTORY SHOP The only Mitsubishi Dealer overlooking of their home FREE Measure & Fitting town: “We are tired of buy direct from the a country that doesn’t £££’s in this area care about us – its young FREE factory and save www.oakleymitsubishi.co.uk people.” HOME SELECTION SERVICE Miss Goodman said, “I was Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Email: [email protected]. very impressed by the mitsubishi-cars.co.uk young people. They have Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU * All new cars have a Mitsubishi written a brilliant and well- researched letter and asked Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 5 Year Warranty some very good questions.” www.siestablinds.com
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Passed Away In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays Acknowledgements
Mary Walton Lily Smith Bay Peacock Brad Dixon The family of the late of Newton Aycliffe 8th November 2005 (Mam) BIG brother’s birthday Elsie Malcolm 8th November Peacefully on October 26th, It’s been 10 years Hope you have a fab 16th Would like to thank aged 101 years since you left us Happy birthday Mam on Brad! family and friends for A dearly loved Wife, Mother, It only feels like your special day their generous donations, Grandmother and Great yesterday. Loved and missed more flowers and the many cards Grandmother. Love you always than words can say received. Donations in Mam LOVE aid of Dementia UK are in Iris and Neil Cole & Kian excess of £500 We would also like to Funeral service thank the consultant, took place at Wear Love forever, doctors and nurses of Valley Crematorium Mandy, Mally, Ryan and Ward 43, Darlington, on Wednesday Brad Memorial Hospital; the November 4th staff of Barrington Lodge At 10.15am Care Home; Dr. Chang Lily Smith Toni Butcher at Hallgarth Surgery; (Mam & Nana) Happy 30th Babe Lisa Bentley from 8-11-2015 Social Services; Lindsay Needham from Auckland If we could have one Denis Boddy Park Hospital; all at John lifetime wish Meynell Funeral Services John Ross One dream that would 7/11/15 Of Newton Aycliffe Today would have been Love you, and the Reverend David come true, Tomlinson of St John’s We’d pray to God with all your 70th birthday. Scott Passed away peacefully on x Church October 28th, aged 74 years our hearts We wish you a happy birthday. Dearly loved partner of Just to see and speak with Susan and Andrew you We love and miss you very would also like to thank Denise. much Much loved Brother, A thousand words won’t Toni Butcher Shildon AFC for their bring you back kindness and generosity Dad, Grandad and Great (30th birthday) Grandad. You left behind our broken Will be sadly missed. hearts and precious All our love, 5-11-85 memories too, Dawn & Family Happy 30th Darling But we never wanted Found memories Nana We only wanted you Car keys Birthdays Love from Mam & Alan Found in Queen Street on Family and friends xx Tuesday 3rd November please meet for service Brad Dixon Contact The Crier on 775896 at Wear Valley Cre- Loved always, matorium (Coundon) your special November 8th on Tuesday November Granddaughters Sharday & Services 10th for 11.45am. Savannah, Son Graham and Donations if so desired Daughter-in-law Michelle MOVING A THING? for I.T.U Darlington xxx Memorial Hospital Jean Fish From £14. Call Phil. 4th November Phone 01325 321 084 or 07596 179 859 Happy 65th birthday Birthday Memories Have a wonderful and amazing day
Ken McMahon Obey Peacock P.J.R. Died 28th October after a 8th November PLASTERING long illness Best wishes with lots of All aspects of Plastering Remembering you on this Happy 16th Birthday to our special day Mam & Nana love from Re-skims & Rendering, handsome son. Can’t believe Ray, Kevin and Bailey you’re 16 today!!! xxx Damp proofing Funeral service at You’ve grown into a lovely Clean Service St John’s Church at young man, so proud of you Quality Workmanship and love you soooo much 11.45am on Friday From Tina & Gary & Very Reasonable Rates Afterwards, at Elm Grandkids No Job too Small Road Club Loved always Phone for a FREE quote Hugs and kisses LOVE Richard Anderson 01388 775275 In Memoriam Bay Peacock Mam & Dad 7th November 0781 357 1929 8th Nov Happy 75th birthday Happy birthday Bay Dad, Grandad & Great Rita Shipley Thinking of you today Grandad House To Let Just like every other day 04.11.2014 3 Bedroom House in In memory of a special Pears Terrace, Shildon Sister, Sister in law, Aunt Nice area and Friend Follow us on Love G.C.H D.G Remembering you each and All my love, Susan & Baz, Julie Recently re-decorated every day Fred & Shaun, Danielle & Enclosed front garden twitter Darren, Ritchie & Ria xxx Bond £400 £425 pcm first month free Neil, Kenneth and Families @ShildonCrier 01388 773355 Page 2 Friday 6th November 2015 Issue 740 Shildon & District Town Crier Crafty cakes are crowning Veterans’ glory for hospice shop Remembrance Service
St Theresa’s Charity Shop in Shildon Military Veterans Church, Shildon. After Church Street have shown will be holding a Service the two minutes’ silence, that creating an award- of Remembrance at wreaths will be laid. winning window display can 11am on the morning of Anyone wishing to attend be a piece of cake! 11th November at the should meet at the church Staff and volunteers at War Memorial, St John’s from 10.45am onwards. the shop, which has been raising funds for St Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington for Theft of alcohol over 25 years, came up with an original display to represent hospice care, with a unique creation being the star attraction. Irene Smith, a friend of shop manager Edith Charlton, donated an expertly crafted, hand- knitted afternoon tea set, complete with cakes, biscuits and savouries which all looked good enough to eat! St Theresa’s Hospice shop manager, Edith Charlton with The donation was the the award-winning crafty cake window display. centrepiece of the display make them feel good team, after their window which highlighted the ways when they come into the display was voted to be in which items sold at the Hospice, with lots of dif- the best. shop directly affect indi- ferent services, therapies Retail Manager Marjorie viduals receiving care at – and good food – which all McIntyre said: “All ten of Police are seeking to identify this man, who stole two the Hospice. helps.” our St Teresa’s charity shops bottles of vodka from a shop in Byerley Road, Shildon. The team were challenged The theme for Hospice took part in the window At 2.20pm on Sunday 25th straight dark brown hair, to come up with an idea to Care Week 2015 was Con- display competition to October a man, who was picked them up and made mark Hospice Care Week, a necting Care and the mark Hospice Care Week. captured on CCTV (above), off from the shop without national campaign to raise window display was used All came up with inventive asked an assistant at the paying. awareness of the inspir- to represent the special and eye-catching themes One Stop Shop on Byerley He was wearing a dark ing work that hospices do role St Teresa’s Hospice but it was our Shildon Road for two bottles of coloured jacket and track- across the UK. plays in connecting with shop which was judged the vodka. suit bottoms. Edith said: “We were individuals and families, cream of the crop. Thanks When the bottles were Any information concern- thrilled to win the award. connecting with local com- to all the staff and volun- placed on the counter the ing this incident should be Thank you to everyone munities and connecting teers for their outstanding man, described as being passed on to PC 768 Brown who contributed to the people with each other. efforts. Special congratula- about 5 feet 8 inches tall, of the Shildon NPT by display. We hope it showed The shop was presented tions to the Shildon team of stocky build, with short calling 101. people how we look after with a certificate and, ap- who came up with such a our patients, and really propriately, cakes for the mouth-watering entr y.’’ J.P. Pottle Plumbing and Heating Central Heating Installations Self employed? 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[email protected] targeted their house. have been Isaac’s tablet er’s space that can affect Heating Grants for OAPs www.Rileyaccy.com The break-in happened at a computer with specialist the victims, who are often Or contact me on Tel: 07974 177242 07922 692 989 property in Raby Gardens, software on which helps left shaken afterwards. or 01388 607233 Serving Bishop Auckland and the Shildon at around 7am on him with his visual im- “I’d like to appeal to anyone surrounding areas Saturday, October 31st. pairment, we were much who saw anything suspi- It was one of four burgla- more concerned about the cious in the area overnight ries that occurred in the welfare of our son.” on Friday, 30th October to No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE area overnight from Friday, DC Emma McCabe said: contact police. October 30th. “The burglary at Raby “All of the houses that had REPAIR CENTRE The owner of the house, Gardens was one of four been entered that night Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, Darren Heighington, said: break-ins that happened on had been left, in some way, “My five-year-old son Isaac Friday night in the Shildon unsecured. Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums has cerebral palsy and area. “I would urge people to so we have extended our “There were also thefts ensure that their homes, Highly qualified Engineers to house to create a down- from properties on Jubilee outbuildings and vehicles your door FREE OF CHARGE stairs bedroom for him. Road and Market Place. are secure each night.” “It was Isaac awaking early Items stolen include a Anyone with information Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 on Saturday morning that Kindle Paperwhite, a Nexus that might help police en- A&R ELECTRICS GROUP alerted us to intruders in 9 tablet, a hunting bag quiries is asked to contact the house. and items of clothing and DC Emma McCabe on 101, “When I got downstairs I footwear. or call Crimestoppers anon- saw someone running from “Often with these crimes ymously on 0800 555 111. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 740 Friday 6th November 2015 Page 3 Holly Lodge Local lads in charity cycle
Four friends, who rode 310 miles from Newcastle to London in late August to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Rifles Regimental Trust’s Care for Casualties project, have recently handed over their cheques. John Haines and Mark Lowery from Shildon, Anthony Hatton from Bishop Auckland and David Lonsdale from Wearhead Natalie from Vintage Scene helped residents of Holly completed the event, Lodge Care Home enjoy a fantastic Halloween Party. which was organised by Action Challenge, in 24 Residents at Holly Lodge Scene came along to hours. Care Home in Shildon had perform for us and lots of John raised £2,157 for Mac- a fantastic time when the the staff came in dressed millan Cancer Support, a home organised its Hallow- in fancy dress and had lots charity also supported by Left to right: Anthony, Mark, John and David at the finish een Party. of fun singing and dancing Anthony who raised £1,234. of their Newcastle to London cycle ride. A spokesperson said: along to the songs with the David raised £1,300 and “Natalie from Vintage residents.” Mark, who cycled in aid of where friends and family nity to thank everyone who Rifles, raised £1,240. gathered to show their sponsored them: On their way to their desti- support and cheer them “Everyone was very Council meeting nation in Smithfield Market on their way for the rest of generous and we appreci- in central London, they their journey. ate all the support that we passed through places such John, Anthony, Mark and were given by our friends The next meeting of Shildon of existing front porch, as Middleton St George David took the opportu- and family.” Town Council will be held erection of single storey on Monday 9th November rear extension and bay from 6.30pm. window to front at 12 Shildon trio fined for selling The following applications Wesley Crescent; and a are up for discussion: proposed re-roofing of out- counterfeit tobacco The approved plans to buildings, new chimney and convert existing barns to works to existing chimney Three men from Shildon: autumn and winter of last of tobacco and cigarette seven dwellings at Eldon at Amelia Cottage, Central Michael Watson (60), George year. sleeves which were being Hall Farm; the partial Parade. Williams (77) and Robert During their surveillance, sold at £3.50 per packet. demolition of existing rear Members of the public are Walker (57) along with David they discovered that the Warrants were issued at ad- off-shoot and removal invited to attend. Best (37) from Newton counterfeit tobacco was dresses during October and Aycliffe were all fined at stored at Walker’s house November and a “signifi- Durham Crown Court for in Primitive Street and that cant” amount of tobacco Damage to vehicle their part in supplying coun- the safe keeper was also was retrieved before being terfeit tobacco products. supplying on the side for sent for analysis. The Between 6.40am and damage was caused by After suspicions were his own financial gain. results confirmed that the 6.50am on Saturday 31st unknown means. aroused, enforcement Last September, one tobacco was counterfeit. October, damage was The officer in the case, PC officers from Durham officer affected an interest Williams was fined £1000, caused to the nearside 2008 Rawlinson, requests County Council carried out in Williams’ counterfeit Walker £800 and Watson passenger window of a grey that any information con- a surveillance operation goods and was consequent- £300. Best was fined £100. coloured VW Golf. cerning this incident be in order to observe the ly led to his car. Recorder, Tim Phillips QC The vehicle was parked passed to him by calling actions of Watson and There, he made the dis- also ordered the four to on Birch Avenue when the 101. Williams throughout the covery of several packs pay £750 in costs. Valley NEED A VAN? TV AERIALS Wrought Iron JOHN’S VAN Full Digital - HD Ready High Quality Gates LIGHT REMOVALS One room from £35 Garden Fences - Wall Railings Anything moved - Free Estimates & from £10 Extra rooms from £10 Advice on any project Licensed Waste TV tuned in free - Experienced Tradesmen Carrier - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice All work guaranteed Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 01388 818286 We will match any quote Email: [email protected] jtva.co.uk www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 07914 032280 All jobs subject0784 to available 574 signals 6531
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Shildon mother-of-two, Middridge Christmas Fair more. Victoria Cross, who will take place on Saturday Refreshments will also be received the devastating 21st November in the village on sale. Anyone who would news last month that she hall from 10am- 12.30pm. like a table, at a cost of £5, had cancer, has donated The fair will include crafts, should contact Marion on her hair to a charity pro- gifts, cards, a tombola and 01325 321753. viding wigs for children battling the disease. Victoria, who is just 24 and has twin boys aged Bake and Share in five, was diagnosed with lung cancer after a series Eldon of visits to her GP and to hospital which had initially The Community Centre in in the memory of Claire identified asthma or pneu- Main Street, Eldon will be Paling at Eldon. monia as the likely cause holding a “Bake and Share” The day, which begins at Victoria Cross with Bishop Auckland College hairdress- of her breathlessness and event on Saturday 21st 2pm and finishes at 4pm, bad cough. ing students (l-r) Sammie Raine, Alison Atkinson (Tutor), November to fundraise for offers tea, coffee, cakes, She said: “When I was told Lisa Wilson, Charlie Bayham and Abbie Lou. pancreatic cancer research raffle and tombola. I had cancer my whole world came crashing down. hair began to fall out and braided by college hair- We have been told that the Victoria, who has been dressing students before prognosis for lung cancer taking evening classes at being cut and sent to the Theft of sat nav isn’t good - I have a one in Bishop Auckland College Hove-based charity. three chance of survival. to retrain as a hairdresser, Victoria also praised Mac- We were told lung cancer was told by tutors that a millan Cancer Care, saying A Tom Tom 1 Classic Sat and 9.10am on Saturday usually spreads to the previous student receiv- the charity’s emotional Nav was stolen from the October 31st. brain, so straight after ing chemotherapy had and practical support had glove compartment of an The investigating officer treatment to the lung I donated her hair to The been “amazing”. unlocked black Honda Civic is PC 165 Uzzell, who can will need treatment on my Little Princess Trust. Donations can be made to parked in Dean Street. be contacted via the non- brain.” The brave mum-of-two her fundraising appeal via The incident occurred emergency 101 phone Within two weeks of her decided to do the same justgiving.com/Victoria- overnight between 6.30pm number with any informa- first dose of chemo her and have her long hair Cross2015. on Friday October 30th tion about the theft.
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St John’s Church brimmed with celebration and joy on Sunday 1st November as five tots were welcomed to the Christian faith. Among the first to receive her blessing was Mia Devonport-Callaghan who was born on 7th May 2013 and is the child of Karl Cal- laghan and Beverly Devon- port. Godparents to the infant include: Diane Cail, Shildon parkrun has hosted over 1000 runners who have, Gemma Callaghan, George Brown and Cath Brown. between them, run over 20,000 kilometres. Also receiving his first rite From humble beginnings parkrun.org.uk and register of passage at the same at Bushy Park in London to receive a barcode which time was Jude Matthews, in 2004 where 13 runners will be needed every week born on 18th November took part in the first event, in order to get your time 2014 to Graeme Matthews parkrun has grown to and position. and Jade Armstrong. The become a national and in- ‘parkrun’ is open to family is from Willow Walk ternational phenomenon. everyone of all abilities and have chosen the fol- ‘parkrun’ is a free weekly and all ages. Afterwards, lowing Godparents: Rachel timed run organised mostly the runners enjoy a cuppa Smith, Scott Wilks, Mark by volunteers. in the Resthouse in the Rutherford, Chris Tutin, It came to Shildon in 2013 park. Anna Tillotson and Alexa and is held at Hackworth You can find out more Plews. Park on Saturday mornings, about Hackworth parkrun Connor Presley Ingledew starting at 9am. by visiting the website was also christened at Since it started Shildon at www.parkrun.org. 11.15am much to the joy parkrun has held 136 runs uk/hackworth and of parents, Graham and and played host to over the Facebook page at Judith- Anne Ingledew who 1000 different runners. facebook.com/Hackworth- live in West Park. To join, go to www. parkrun. The tot, born on 12th June 2015, has Claire Harding, Hetal Mainwaring, Nicola Iveson, Gary Merchant, Theft from vehicle Craig Smith and Christo- pher Connor Hardy as God- A silver Vauxhall Astra was window had been smashed parents. left parked and secure and approximately £30-£40 Booked in for 12pm was in the rear alleyway of cash in coins together with Skilar-Rose Hastie who Church Street at 4.25pm on a pair of Ray-Ban sunglass- entered the world on 8th Thursday 29th October. es had been stolen. July 2014 and, alongside When the owner returned Information regarding this parents, Patrick Hastie and to the vehicle at 4.40pm incident can be passed to Kelly Bailey, now has the the same afternoon, he the investigating officer, PC support and guidance of a discovered that the driver’s 1866 Parker, by calling 101. further six people: Cerisa Bailey, Vicky Gowland, Jay Proctor, Chris Stonehouse, Emma Hastie and Luke Shildon Railway & Institute Hastie. Last but not least, the Saturday 7th November christening of Layla-Jay Fara Wilson also took place Top Rock Band “Gravity” at noon in front of proud (fronted by Karen Kennedy) parents Jamie Wilson and Chantel Foreman, and god- Plus Roger’s Disco parents Bethany Knowles, Walter Moore, Leigh £5 pay at the door Bendelow, Terri Race, Al- exandra Labron and Teri Foreman. Layla-Jay was born on 13th August 2015 harrison brown windows and is a resident of Rowan tEL: 01388 777606 Avenue. For all your UPVC windows, doors and From top to bottom with their respective families: conservatories. If your double glazed Jude Matthews, Connor units are all misted up, call us. Presley Ingledew, Mia We now supply and install Devonport-Callaghan, UPVC Internal Doors Skilar-Rose Hastie and Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon Layla Jay Fara Wilson. Page 6 Friday 6th November 2015 Issue 740 Shildon & District Town Crier HALLOWEEN AT THE GYM Halloween at the gym Letters Have your say...
D e a r Ed i t o r, Just to let you know my car was broken into on Friday evening in Highland Gardens. I had read the article in a previous issue about the current spate of burglaries and had removed my sat nav and designer sunglasses. However, a front door key was taken from the vehicle. Luckily we are covered by our home insurance Members of Shildon Leisure Centre Ladies Morning in their Halloween costumes. and called a locksmith. If you could reiterate the issue of not leaving Members of the Shildon and Cancer Research. the Ladies Morning can pop possessions or spare keys in cars it would be Leisure Centre Ladies Classes are held every along to the Leisure Centre greatly appreciated. Morning, recently held a Tuesday from 9.30am- or call 03000 266 448 for It was very useful to me and no doubt if it Halloween Aerobics Class, 10.30am. more details. All ages are stops one other person from being affected raising funds for Macmillan Anyone interested in joining welcome. you will have done a very good public service indeed.
The Money Course in Shildon Sincerely grateful, Name and address supplied. Charitable organisation, free,” said Rev Briggs. The course takes three Christians Against Poverty The three-week course will sessions, each lasting ap- D e a r Ed i t o r, (CAP) is holding ‘The Money be held on Thursdays 12th proximately two hours, and Course’, a short course pro- and 26th November and is totally free to anyone There has been an increase in prowlers and viding skills in identifying Thursday 3rd December. who wishes to go along. burglars around the College Street / Auckland priorities and budgetary Wynd area. skills, on three coming When are living and private renters going to Thursdays at Shildon Meth- Volunteer drivers accept people with good references and not odist Church Hall. just the people other areas don’t want? The courses, which are People are trying to sell houses they have lived hosted by Rev David Briggs, The Health Express project you like to help people in in for years because they are getting problem are available free of charge is looking for volunteer your local area by becoming neighbours. for people who want to minibus drivers who a volunteer minibus driver? Fly tipping is also getting excessive in certain keep out of debt, or who can give as little or as If so, we would like to hear areas. What are councillors voted in for? are struggling with finance much time as they wish, from you.” Stick up for the town you are supposed to in general. whatever fits around their Anyone interested should represent, take a stand and stop the degen- “This course does not other commitments. contact Gemma Dobson, eration of Shildon. advise on financial matters A spokesperson said: “Do Health Express Support Yours sincerely, other than emphasising the you enjoy driving? Do you Officer for further informa- Name and address supplied. benefits of remaining debt have some free time? Would tion on 03000 268 834. D e a r Ed i t o r,
Indie band releases BRASS- I am writing to ask if the person or persons who stole the blue council bin last month on inspired songs for free Wednesday evening from a lady pensioner would offer to replace it or return it. The bin has the house number in Byerley Road on it. Fans of the Big Brass sound year’s BRASS festival, as The groups are releasing may be interested to learn free downloads. two collaborations: If You Yours sincerely, that Indie band, Hope and The songs were composed Should Go Away and Baby Name and address supplied. Social, who played at Hack- during the festival’s Big Got Married. worth Park’s Brass fesitval BRASS Bash event, which Rich Huxley, of Hope and in the summer, are making saw the groups take part in Social, said: “We had a ball Find us on Facebook at their music available for workshops in schools and in County Durham, getting to free – after being inspired concert halls in Consett, play shows all over in parks by County Durham’s history, Trimdon, Seaham and and bandstands and working facebook.com/ heritage and people. Spennymoor as well as with Durham BRASS.” shildontowncrier The Leeds-based band Shildon. The songs are available to are releasing two songs, download for free via Hope written with York’s New Betty’s and Social’s website www. York Brass Band for this Fish & Chips music.hopeandsocial.com. MOT’S, SERVICING AND REPAIRS 121 Redworth Road, Shildon WINTER 2015/2016 Tel: 01388 776 829 Old Shildon WMC 01388 778070
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Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 740 Friday 6th November 2015 Page 7 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon in shock FA Vase exit Supporters Club meeting Shildon’s dreams of On 43 minutes Shildon went ramore 3 Shildon AFC 3. winning the FA Vase are on 2-1 up when Paul Connor’s On 94 minutes the home hold for another year after cross was headed in by side forged ahead again Shildon AFC Supporters Friday 13th November. they were beaten 5-4 in Mark Doninger. The lead when Shildon keeper Kyle Club committee is inviting Non-members are also the 1st Round on Saturday was short lived however Hayes hesitated and Kieron members of the Support- welcome to attend and 31st October away to as just one minute later it Wells bundled the ball over ers Club to gather for an forms will be available on Sheffield side Handsworth was all square again when for his hat-trick. update on the committee’s the night for anyone who Parramore, who play at No 3 James Cullingworth’s Shildon were down to ten activities over the past wishes to join the Support- Worksop. long range low shot went men with 17 minutes re- month. ers Club. In a thrilling game of end to just inside the post for 2-2 maining when Marc Ellison The meeting will take place Annual membership fees end football it was evenly at the break. was red carded for man at the football ground are just £1 for juniors and balanced throughout, and Half Time: Handsworth Par- handling a Handsworth clubhouse from 7.30pm on £2 adults. could have gone either ramore 2 Shildon AFC 2. player. way. The home side were ahead With 10 minutes remaining It seemed like a home tie again on 56 minutes when a shot was parried out by Club seek volunteer for the Railwaymen as star man Kieron Wells Shildon Keeper Kyle Hayes Shildon supporters far out- scored his second goal. for John Froggatt to fire kit man numbered the home fans. Shildon made it 3-3 when into an empty net. Handsworth took an early Gary Brown headed in from In the last minute Shildon lead after just five minutes Anthony Bell’s free kick. were rewarded a penalty Shildon AFC is looking for a Your own transport is nec- with their first attack when Thereafter either side which Mark Doninger con- volunteer ‘Kit Man’. essary, and you will have a cross found Kieron Wells could have won the tie in verted for his hat-trick A spokesperson said: “The free entry to all games.” unmarked, as he beat normal time, with Shildon’s but it was too late for any job involves setting out the If you are interested please keeper Kyle Hayes. Gary Brown clearing off the further play. strips in the dressing room give Jeff Ridley a call on For Shildon Paul Connor ran line from Alex Rippon on Final Score: Handsworth at both home and away 07909 992 731 for further through but keeper Andrew 88 minutes and Shildon’s Parramore 5 Shildon AFC 4. games. details. Sneath saved well. One Mark Doninger heading After the match manager minute later Mark Doninger over from close range on Gary Forrest said: “I was also through and he the 90th minute. The score thought we played well but U15s reach Quarter scored, when perhaps the remained level and extra we will not win games if we keeper could have done time followed. give away poor goals like Finals after big win better. Full Time: Handsworth Par- we did today.” Shildon Youth Under 15s in the 18th minute with a produced their best per- close range header which Cricket Juniors hold Annual formance of the season to even Higham could not follow up last week’s 8-1 keep out. Presentation Night victory at home to Eagles- But after this Shildon took cliffe to hammer current full control, knocking the Div 5 league leaders ball around in magnificent Sedgefield 10-1 on Sunday fashion, which has been a on their new pitch at the feature of their play in the BR. first two games on their The game was played in new home pitch. glorious warm conditions Shildon simply tore apart whilst the pitch had a damp their opponents with surface which allowed for further goals from Steven some magnificent football. Dawson (3) Kai Jordan Noah McCourt latched onto Watson, Adam Campbell a through ball in the 10th and Adam Nodding, while minute to calmly finish low Noah McCourt added a past the despairing keeper. futher two to complete Two minutes later, Mason yet another hat-trick (his Quinn added the second fourth in only six games.) with another cool finish It was another outstanding from inside the box. performance and a joy to Sedgefield clawed them- watch. Man-of-the-Match selves back into the game was Kai Jordan Watson.
An Evening of Clairvoyance with Irene wilson & Connie Evans Cllr Gary Huntingdon presents Shildon Railway Cricket Club under 15s, Cameron Pen- Ticket Price: £10.00 fold and Blake Milner with their mementoes at the Annual Junior Presentation Night. Contact: Andy Husband - 07429338296 Shildon Railway Cricket with their trophies with Player to Thomas Gillette. Club held its Annual Junior special awards going to Top The photograph shows Event Date: Thursday 12th November 2015 Players’ Presentation Night Batsman, Aidan O’Hara, Councillor Gary Hunting- Event Time: 6.30pm doors open at the BR last week. Top Bowler, Lucas Hal- don with Under 15 players Venue: Park Head Hotel, New Coundon, Councillor Gary Hunting- limond and The John Raw Cameron Penfold and Blake Bishop Auckland, DL14 8QB don presented the players Trophy for Most Improved Milner. Andy Husband Promotions 07429 338 296 Page 8 Friday 6th November 2015 Issue 740 Shildon & District Town Crier