Wednesday, 24th April, 1974. THE TEESDALE MERCURY.

BARNARD CASTLE GOLF SAILING 65 entrants AUTHORISED BOWLING CLUB Pony Trekking GREEN TO BE OPENED tor shoot Hunter gets Club moves HOOVER SERVICE by COUN. PETER MURTON Barnard Castle and District Once again the weather favoured Saturday, 27th April and Riding the Teesdale Gun Club on their the prize back “home” ELECTRICAL SERVICES at 2 p.m. All welcome 8 MARKET PLACE Easter shoot, when 65 guns enjoy­ Barnard Castle medal competi­ Selset Sailing Club has started WEST PARK BARNARD CASTLE TEiBSDALE GUN CLUB ed four hours of shooting. tion was played in atrocious weath­ its new season back at Sclset, after 10 bird D.T.L. for the Pease a year at Balderhead. Memibersi Tel. 2 0 9 2 OPEN SHOOT Six trout er. Out of an entry of 35 only LUNEDALE Tankard (result of shoot off): 1, J. 14 completed their cards. The win­ returned to find that the new road, at BAIL HILL, MICKLETON Tully, 30; 2, T. Tinkler, 30; 3, H. on fly ner was G. M. Hunter, 83-13-70, dinghy park and club room were MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE Saturday, 27th April Fmirerson, 30. 25 bird D.T.L.: 1, which was a very good score since still not complete. commencing 2 p.m. I. Pi tterson, 75; 2, T. Tinkler, 74; Telephone 380 By JACK SNIPE he was out in the worst of the “It was like moving into a new 3. V. Wilson, 74. weather; 2, club captain R. J. Cay- house with the builders still on Henry Wilson BARNARD CASTLE 10 bird D.T.L for Novice Cup: gill, 81-9-72; 3, K. Forrest, 90-17- site,” said one member. CRICKET CLUB i, J. P. Wilson, 28; 2, D. Bell, 26; At long last trout are on the NEWBIGGIN VILLAGE HAL The Decorator move on Barnard Castle waters 73. Best gross score was 80 by J. Lady members took affairs in JUNIOR PRACTICE 3, P. Greaves, 26. Double rise as a W. Lodge. MILITARY WHIST DRIVE INTERIOR PAINTING & PAPERING despite the persistently cold north­ hand. Encouraged by the sunshine, EXTERIOR PAINTING : SPRAYING 6 p.m. result of a shoot off: I, J. Parr; 2, work went on quickly, and soon Thursday, 25th April EXTERIORS WATERPROOFED \I. Armstrong; 3, P. Mattlass. High easterly airstream. There was an excellent entry of Three Scouts, all aged 14, IN ALL COLOURS followed by a MEETING to floors were carpeted, curtains hung 7-30 p.m. Admission 15p Pheasant Pool was won by T. Tink­ 93 for the Easter Egg Cups. The who have completed a 50 SANDBLASTING STONE & BRICK select the Junior Officers for 1974 My first outing of the season took and easy chairs put in place. STRUCTURES ler. Easter Egg Cup (handicaps of 18 mile hike are, from the left, MULTI-COLOUR SPRAYING FOR Season me to the top water on Saturday Twelve of the 73 dinghies were LARGE AREAS and less) was won by M. Swindells, Tim Jenkins, Keith Simpson ROUGH-CASTING IN SAND afternoon. The second cast into a brought in, with the guidance of STAINDROP FOLK CLUB 78-13-65. The Bantam Cup (handi­ and Malcolm Simpson, of Storeyvision Ltd CEMENT & WHIN DUST favourite run brought an immedi­ caps 19-24) was won by C. Young, David Roaoh, Water Authority Barnard Castle. They plan­ 31 MARKET PLACE THE PET SHOP Tel. 2431 KING’S ARMS, STAINDROP MIDDLETON-IN-TEBSD ALE ate response. Judging by the 8J-20-63. The best gross score was representative. They were disinfec­ PARISH CHURCH ned the hike as the final part 3 WOOD STREET Tel. 3074 present strength of pull on the line I estim­ 76 by J. D. Young. Other leading ted and staked down in a tem­ of their test for their explor­ MIDDLETON-IN-TEESDALE BARRY SKINNER A WHIST DRIVE ated a trout of about one pound scores: J. C. Walker 83-15-68; A. porary park. er badges. It took them 3£ Wednesday, 24th April will be held in the weight. Teasdale 86-17-69; N. Raw 89-20-69; Before long the Selset oarsmen days, on a route by Middle- Television and Relay 8 p.m. Entry 25p VILLAGE HALL on Much has been written about the R. Morris 85-16-69; A. Hezmalhalch in singles, doubles and fours were ton, Mickleton, Hury, Bald- Specialists Friday, 26th April need to play a hooked trout until 83-14-69. practising in near perfect condi­ ersdale, Brough, Tan Hill and Rentals and Sales I with a reliable after sales service E. G. FINLAY DALTON & DISTRICT Y.F.C. commencing 7 p.m. it tires, but this can be easily over­ The first monthly medal winner, tions. The only unpleasant note back to Barnard Castle. BEAT DANCE Admission 20p done as was proved in this case. E Webster, 8-14-67, also qualifies was the appearance of children Enquiries welcome for the Electrical MORR1TT ARMS HOTEL The fish ran out line three times to play with the club professional, who threw stones, and dogs who installation of Radio Telephone, Friday, 26th April, For your and now, in retrospect, it was clear­ K. Driver, in the Rank / Xerox Slaz- christened all the sterilised boats. CK'CKET Contractor | Intercom and Recorded Music 9 p.m.— 1 a.m. ly overplayed. The penalty of this enger Pro-Amm Competition; 2, The club has a full programme Systems All types of Electrical Dancing to Watch Repairs folly was to lose a good fish, but with the same nett score, A. Teas­ of activities for the seaason. There1 Installations MERLIN & SONIC SOUND consult them was some consolation in the dale 84-17-67; 3, M. Swindells 80- is to be racing each Wednesday K. Fawcett DISCO. thought that it might have been 11-69. evening, Saturday and Sunday For your requirements 9 DICKENS ROAD LES BREEDON afternoon, with a regatta on Sat­ cracks 59 n.o. BARNARD CASTLE Tickets 60p, from Julie Metcalfe, only slightly hooked Martin Swindells did well con­ please write or ’phone 52a GALGATE, urday, 7th September. The annual DL12 8HJ Bamingham House, Bamingham, But recompense came within the sidering he played the last few holes Barnard Castle 2nd XI began Middleton 289 dinner and ball is to be on 4th their Darlington and District League Tel. Barnard Castle 2525 Richmond. Tel. Bamingham 273. BARNARD CASTLE. next few minutes when a fish was in the dark, due to slow play by safely netted weighing 11 ounces some players. Best gross score was October. programme on Saturday with a and exactly 12 inches in length 78 by J. R. Wilson and R. Beadle. I OS win over Spennymoor. Keith from snout to fork of tail. Other leading scores: A. Burton Fawcett, with an elegant unbeaten 89-19-70, A. E. Alderson 88-18-70, 59, led the assault on the bowling, BLAGROVE’S In a couple of hours 2£ brace Correspondence b it Mervyn Close’s 48 set the pat­ were in the bag, all taken on the G S. Robinson 80-9-71, R. Beadle Barnard Castle Cricket Club 78-7-71, A. McLuckie 86-15-71, K. tern. partridge and crimson which was Thank the The innings was rounded off sup- HOUSE fished on the single dropper. Sur­ Forrest 88-17-71, A. Peacock 85- 14-71. eibly by Brian Gray who marked prisingly, trout ignored the Willi­ children hi? debut with 26 off eight balls. am’s Favourite fished at the point. We would like to be permitted Spcnnymoor’s batsmen never came DANCE Three of the trout were in good to terms with the placid wicket and Open 10 a.m. condition and, also surprisingly for TENNIS to use the columns of your news­ paper to thank all those people who were quickly put on the defensive the time of year, just as good in the by Robin Byers’ clever changes of Saturday, 27th April daily eating. sent congratulations to our Cham­ ber of Trade for our efforts in try­ pace and direction. (except Monday) A colleague joined me later and, Sporting ing to make Middleton more beauti­ Barnard Castle II 160 for 6 (K. 8 p.m. fishing a home-dressed winged blue gesture ful. The crocuses have gone, the rav'cett 59 n.o., M. Close 48, B. 2 p.m. Sunday dun at the point, he took a nice daffodils are in full bloom, and we Gray 26 n.o.). DAVE WILLIAMS COMBO trout in the stickles above the Under ideal playing conditions, hope the roses will follow. Spennymsoor 52 ail out (R. By­ Smithy Pool.. By this time the sun an American tennis tournament Money used for the buying of ers 6 for 16, Gerard Quinn 3 for 3). was losing its heat and trout went was held at the week-end at Bar- bulbs was raised by people who ADMISSION BY TICKET ONLY off the feed. naid Castle. took part in our sponsored walk, FOOTBALL FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS C o ffe e News of the successful outing Frank Nelson and Mrs Quilter and our Chamber feel they should will be welcomed by fly rodsmen v/or. the same number of points as have the praise; 75% of those who Plenty of who have been waiting so long. two men playing together, Messrs took part in the walk were child­ L u n c h Those who are free to fish between Galbraith and R. White, but the ren, so the flowers blooming on the good goals 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. are most likely latter sportingly conceded to pro­ gieens are mainly due to their Barnard Castle dominated their to succeed. duce a winner. efforts, and of course the good game against East Cowton. Dave Afternoon Teas Among the younger players, people who sponsored them. David McCritchard and Jacqueline Scoddart got the first two goals, one We have plans to hold another direct from a comer. Mike Sowerby Still cool Quilter proved stiff opposition for sponsored walk this year on 9th the seniors. Tennis coaching starts got the next before David Jones Selection from Cold Table June, and given fair weather and a scored the goal of the game from By MOORHEN Wednesday evening. good turn-out of walkers, we hope 30 yards. to improve the amenities further. ROAST SIRLOIN OF BEEF Although the higher part of the In the first minute of the second Jo h n W in t e r , Hon. Sec., half Mervyn Close got No. 5, fol­ HONEY ROASTED HAMS Tees was favoured last week with Middleton Chamber of Trade. periods of sunshine, the cool easter­ TEESDALE & DISTRICT lowed by one by Barry Eilbeck. HOME-MADE VEAL HAM & EGG PIE ly breeze held temperatures too low East Cowton got one before Jones BILLIARD LEAGUE SELECTION OF SALADS to encourage any increase of insect made the final score 7-1. fife. Barnard Castle met stiff opposi­ FINAL RESULTS OUTSIDE VET tion in Havelock, but scored three Fresh Scones, Fruit Tart, Cakes, etc. By the riverside there were small pockets of tiny grey winged insects League champions, Woodland GETS A JOB times in an amazing two minute baked in our own kitchen but not a single fly of the larger “B” (D. Teasdale, B. Teasdale, P. period—one from Mervyn Close olive types was seen. Towards the Pattinson, M. Mcgarry); runners-up A vet from Durham City is to and two from David Jones. Near Yorkshire bank one trout, and so Copley “A” (F. W. Thompson, H. be called in when Teesdale Coun­ the end Close made the result 4-0. far as could be judged not a very Rcbinson, J. Robinson, P. Caster- cil has to get stables or boarding large one, surfaced regularly at the trn J. Spells, K. Robinson). Roy kennels inspected prior to the issue BOWLS The tougher it gets, same spot to take some floating Watson team knock-out: Copley of licences. insect. ‘ A”. Team snooker competition: When this was first suggested to Copley “A" (Thompson, Casterton, the councdl’s environment commit­ All ready Despite an almost complete lack tee on Wednesday, some members After the long close season, local No other carpets are the more they like it of rain for at least three weeks, the 1 Robinson). Class “A” competitions: G. A. asked why the job should not be b»*wlers in Barnard Castle are look­ Vinyl Dadolin wall­ river level has been well maintained. given to a local vet. ing forward to Saturday afternoon Had weather conditions been equal­ Carter trophy, P. Casterton, Copley coverings are made to take the Coun. A .E. Stoker said: “Sure­ and hoping to have their first game made as carefully as ours. knocks of daily living. Without ly good an acceleration in fly fish­ * A”; highest break, J. E. Walton, ly we would be better to appoint of bowls for over six months. As losing their bright good looks. ing activity would have occurred. Cockfield “A”; breaks over 40, F. They're tough. Because W. Thompson, Copley “A”; 400 up one of the vets we have in Tees­ will be seen in the advertising col­ No other carpets can they're fabric-backed. Reference was made last week billiards, F. W. Thompson. Individ­ dale instead of bringing somebody umns, the official opening of the And they're good to look at. to good trout taken from the Tees ual snooker, F. W. Thompson; pairs all the way from Durham City.” bowling green has been arranged. Could your bathroom or by Middleton angler Tommy kitchen do with a little brighten­ billiards, D. Teasdale and B. Teas­ But it was pointed out that often The season will open on a sad wear these guarantees. ing up? Ortoughening up? Beadle. He informs me that his suc­ dale, Woodland “B’\ it was better for. all parties m note following the recent announce­ You can see the full range cess was repeated a week later and Class “B” : Highest break, H. cases like this to have an outside ment of the sudden death of a at your local stockist. again on Saturday afternoon. His Robinson, Copley “A”; breaks man to do the inspection. Local bowler and friend, Mrs Iris Dalton. catch included trout in the one-two over 30, H. Robinson; individual vets might be in difficulties if lb. range. points, J. Robinson. called to inspect the premises of E f i M M He was full of praise for the im­ Class “C” : Highest break, D. their own clients. £28 WHIST wallcoverings proved conditions created by the Teasdale, Woodland “B”; breaks Mr J. A. Jones, clerk, said the Mr L. Metcalfe, of 2 Fife Road, KIPLING regular release of reservoir water over 20, D. Teasdale; St. John Durham man had a lot of experi­ Barnard Castle, has sent £28-50 to Vinyl Dadolin and which he maintains is also re­ Dykes Trophy, J. Richardson, Mid­ ence of this work, as he did many the Arthritis and Rheumatism sponsible for the improvement in dleton W.M.C.; 200 up billiards, inspections for the county coun­ Council, following a whist drive at C. W. & E. OVERTON & SON the condition of trout. P. Casterton, Copley “A”. cil. Bamingham. 22 Newgate, Barnard Castle

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