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Issue No 018 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 30th March 2019

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TIMES IN Times Out’s next meeting will be on Tuesday 2nd April from 2pm at The Masonic Hall, Spennymoor. Refreshments and entertainment will be on the menu. New members are very welcome while places are available. A spokesperson said: “We meet on the first Tuesday of every month, so if you are aged 50 years or over then why not come along for an enter- taining afternoon.” More information can be obtained by contacting 07736 872660. Mark Solan receiving his Points of Light award from Helen Goodman MP on behalf of the Prime Minister. BRIGHTER SKIES LIVE MUSIC CHARITY FOUNDER RECEIVES AWARD MARK SOLAN, founder of people from across the from providing wigs for around to support me in FUNDRAISER the Solan Connor Fawcett country who are making patients undergoing my quest to help those in Family Cancer Trust, has a change in their commu- chemotherapy to funding need is nothing short of BRIGHTER SKIES, the been awarded a Points of nity. new clothing, household inspirational, and it’s from local voluntary group Light award for his work Mark set up the Solan bills, short breaks away, the support that I receive which raises funds for in helping Connor Fawcett Family or trips to a beautician. and the help that I give Alzheimer’s Research UK, families affected by can- Cancer Trust to support Speaking about the that I find my inspiration is hosting a Live Music cer. people affected by cancer award, Mark said: “To and motivation to do what concert at Middlestone Local MP, Helen Good- in County Durham. receive recognition for we do every day.” Moor WMC on Friday 5th man, presented Mark with They provide advice helping local families Ms Goodman said: “I’m April from 7.30pm. his award on Friday 22nd services and relaxation going through what my very pleased that Mark is Visitors will also be March on behalf of the rooms for cancer patients family experienced due to being recognised for his treated to a free cream Prime Minister. and their families. a cancer diagnosis leaves wonderful work with the scone, a raffle and tom- The daily Points of Light The Trust offer small me feeling both very Solan Connor Fawcett bola. Admission is just £4 award recognises out- grants to improve well- proud and very humbled. Family Cancer Trust. with all proceeds to the standing individual vol- being and quality of life, “To see how my small Alzheimer’s charity. unteers and highlights helping with anything community have rallied CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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www.swd.news/crier Founder member of the Stoma Support Group, Betty Towns (front in blue), enjoys a surprise 90th birthday party, organised by group members at their regular meeting place of St Mary’s Church Hall on Vart Road, .

www.swd.news/bishop STOMA GROUP CELEBRATE BETTY’S 90th FOUNDER MEMBER of ago and it meets every stoma patients re-dis- group invites guests who SEND US YOUR STORIES the Bishop Auckland other week on a Thursday cover themselves, gain provide regular talks and Stoma Support Group, afternoon at 1pm at St confidence and enjoy organises day trips and If you have a story you Betty Towns, has been Mary’s Church Hall, Vart open, honest and frank other events for mem- would like us to cover, we enjoying a surprise 90th Road in Bishop Auckland. conversations,” said a bers. would love to hear from you. We are especially birthday party after fellow Betty has recently spokesperson, “as well as Upcoming events at the interested in good members organised the moved to Eden House, meet representatives of regular meeting place news, be it personal surprise party for her last where she is thoroughly stoma supply companies, include an open meeting achievements, local week. enjoying being looked sample various products on Thursday April 4th and fundraising, community Betty, from , after. and discuss issues in a a dinner at the Park Head service or any other who was described by In its time, the group safe non-threatening and Hotel on April 18th. positive stories. Call us on co-founder and organiser, has helped hundreds of non-judgemental environ- In May the group will 01388 775896 or email Maureen Davis as “an stoma patients, young ment.” be hearing from Claire of [email protected] inspiration”, set the group, and old. There are 25-30 regular Supportex Garments and for people with bowel “The group has been members and new mem- Jill of Clinimed and will DISCLAIMER problems, away 36 years responsible for helping bers are welcome. The also enjoy a day trip. Spennymoor News cannot be TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS held responsible for NC PLUMBING SERVICES advertisers offering All plumbing requirements undertaken, - UNDERTAKERS - goods or services. from a drip to a full bathroom refit. Established 1845 As a general rule we would Complete Bathroom specialist COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & advise anyone not to Full tiling and wall cladding service PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. part with any money Full Power Flush Service Golden Charter Funeral Plans until an order has been Central heating problems repaired PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. completed to your No job too small full satisfaction. Out of hours call available 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. All information is correct, Call Neil on: M: 07882 233 219 Tel: 01740 474 045 Tel: 01740 651350 Mobile: 0777 4704739 to the best of our knowledge, at the time of printing. Spennymoor News accepts articles in Bodytech automotive ltd good faith and takes Class 4 & 7 MOTs Fletchers no responsibility for Servicing & Repairs 29 High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6AA. Tel: 01388 815659 errors and/or omissions. Timing Belts, Clutches Diagnostics & Air Conditioning Specialists in all Laser 4 Wheel Alignment Support your local Domestic Appliance Repairs community newspaper All Cars & Vans up to 3,500kg by mentioning the Sales of new & re-conditioned Bodyshop with Class A Spray Oven for all vehicle machines, all with free delivery Spennymoor News and motorbike repairs & re-sprays when contacting & connections 01388 811611 | [email protected] advertisers. Compound 18, Tudhoe Industrial Estate, Spennymoor DL16 6TL Established 1964

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MP TAKES MINISTER TO TASK MARK SOLAN RECOGNISED FROM PAGE 1 cess of the Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer OVER ‘LOST’ CHILD TRUST FUNDS “What started out as a Trust, in memory of your HELEN GOODMAN MP fundraising event in 2015 mother and grandmother, held a debate in Westmin- has since snowballed into is a testament to your ster Hall on Wednesday an amazing charity, doing passion and dedication to 13th March to seek Gov- much-valued work in the improve the lives of those ernment action on the community, which I have living with cancer. issue of ‘lost’ Child Trust seen first-hand. “Your grants are giving Fund accounts worth an “Through his work with patients and their families estimated £1.5 billion. the Trust, Mark has made access to important ser- Over six million Child an extraordinary impact vices which improve well- Trust Funds are currently on families affected by being, and you should feel in existence, but a million cancer in County Durham extremely proud of the accounts are not linked to and I am delighted that he different you are making their beneficiary: these are has received this Points in their lives.” either forgotten or holding of Light Award.” The Solan Connor Faw- incorrect contact infor- In a personal letter to cett Family Cancer Trust mation. There are around Mark, Prime Minister The- operate boutiques in 8,000 children in Bishop resa May said: “The suc- Spennymoor and Ferryhill. Auckland constituency with a Child Trust Fund account, but over 3,000 of these may WHAT’S ON AT THE LIBRARY not know they have this Helen Goodman MP. money waiting for them. A YouGov Report, pub- that situation as a “scandal- for £300,000. Ms Goodman lished to coincide with the ous and secret maladminis- labelled the move “irre- debate indicated that as tration of public money on a sponsible”, adding that “the many as 1 in 5 families vast scale. Unless the one Treasury has taken its eye receiving Child Tax Credit million children and young off the ball completely on were not aware of their Child people are tracked down this matter.” She suggested Trust Funds. Due to Gov- and the £1.5 billion is given that HMRC should signpost ernment contributions and to those for whom it was parents to the Child Trust market growth, these funds set aside, that money will go Fund when they write to are worth up to £1,600. back to the Treasury. notify them of changes to During the debate, the “That would be a ter- Child Benefit entitlement Bishop Auckland Constit- rible waste – not just of when their child turns 18. uency MP argued that “the the money, but of the life The Economic Secre- There’s always something for everyone at Spennymoor Library. Government have failed chances of the young tary to the Treasury, John THIS MONTH will see Adults’ Reading Group will to run the scheme prop- people for whom it was Glen, responded during the Spennymoor Library host be held. erly”, describing these lost intended,” she said. debate. He referred to the many of its regular activ- There will be another accounts as a “blunder.” She called on Treasury issue as a “lack of engage- ities, including Under Easter Crafting session Ms Goodman argued Ministers to actively work ment” from account hold- 5’s Toddler Time which on Thursday 18th, again “the Government seem to to reunite young people with ers, and outlined the Govern- takes place on Thursday for ages 4+, while on Fri- be hiding the funds from their money. Currently, the ment’s efforts so far to link 4th and 25th. At 9.30am day 19th an adult Craft those for whom they were only information issued by accounts with their owners. is a Childminder session Group will meet from 2pm intended.” She elaborated the Government is included These included the HMRC followed at 10.30am by a until 4.30pm. with the following statistics: in the small print of the letter online form, the National session open to all under Most activities are free while only 6% of accounts sent to 16-year-olds when Insurance letter, and the 5’s. of charge. For more infor- held by children in the top they receive their National contract with the Share The Chapter 8 Book mation, ask at the library 15% of the income distribu- Insurance Number. Foundation aimed at tracing Club for adults will be held desk or telephone 03000 tion have been lost, there is Ms Goodman argued that the accounts of children in on Monday 1st at 7.30pm, 269531. no contact information for this letter only includes a care. The Minister would not while on Fridays 5th and Library opening hours, 40% of children from fam- vague reference that peo- commit to further measures 19th, Adult Crafting takes directions, activities and ilies who were on child tax ple who are unaware of suggested by MPs, includ- place from 2pm-4.30pm. other information is also credits when the fund was the scheme may miss: “it ing a positive public aware- On Thursday 11th at available online at dur- set up. It was this group that does not say ‘you have an ness campaign. 10.30am there will be an ham.gov.uk by selecting the scheme was designed asset probably worth over To trace a missing Child Easter Crafting group the Libraries & Archives to benefit. Ms Goodman £1,000.’” Trust Fund, young people for ages 4+. At 11am on link and navigating to the said, “in essence, the Gov- Since 2017, the Govern- or their carers should com- the same day, the regular relevant page. ernment have overturned ment have contracted the plete an online form. 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Classifieds messages, In Memoriam including memorials, birthday memorials, birthdays, anniversaries, Florence Margaret graduation, thank you, Robinson lineage advertising and 8th March 2017 any other messages cost Miss you every day 42p per word + £7.20 for Will love you forever an optional photograph. For more information call 01388 775896 or email Derek Billy and Margaret Ball received a visit from Spennymoor Mayor, Clive Maddison and his Consort, [email protected]. Cllr Elizabeth Maddison on the occasion of their Diamond wedding anniversary. WHITWORTH EASTER EGG HUNT DIAMOND DAY FOR BILLY AND MARGARET WHITWORTH CHURCH Refreshments will also MAYOR OF Spennymoor, local pit in Brandon stay- dren and seven great is inviting readers to join be available for which a Councillor Clive Maddi- ing there for 17 years. He grandchildren. them for a free Easter Egg donation is requested. son and his consort, Cllr then worked for a further Billy is a life member Hunt on Easter Monday, If the weather is inclem- Elizabeth Maddison were 30 years at Tomadoes of Durham Cricket Club, 22nd April from 2-5pm. ent then activities will be delighted to go visit the in Green Lane, until he where his son, Stephen There will be fun, games adapted for inside the home of Billy and Marga- retired. played. Billy also played and craft activities. church. ret Ball, who celebrated Margaret also left cricket himself for Spenn- their Diamond Wedding school at 14 and started ymoor for 25 years. Anniversary on Thursday. at The Ferryhill Clothing He still likes a tipple at ALLOTMENTS AVAILABLE The couple were mar- factory for 10 years until his local, The Voltage. He ALLOTMENTS ARE cur- interested parties are ried at Spennymoor Inde- her family came along. also enjoys travelling on rently available for rent on invited to contact either pendent Church on 28th She later went back to buses all over the place. the Clyde Terrace site. Janet on 07718 701195 or March 1959. work in the same factory Margaret has attended For more information, Su on 07778 700440. They met when Marga- for another 30 years. Spennymoor Independent ret visited Billy’s mam, She was a member of Church all her life. She who was her friend, Spennymoor Settlement loves going to Jackson’s through the church. Choir until it closed. Café in the town with her P.H. DECORATING SERVICES Billy, 83, was born in After tying the knot, they friend Peggy. She also Decorating the interior and exterior of your home Browne Colliery but lived in Meadowfield, then likes her puzzle books. moved to Brandon. Browney before moving In early times the cou- Time served decorator with 30+ years’ experience Margaret, 84, nee Cook, because of Billy’s work to ple loved their holidays is a local girl born in Bessemer Park, Spenny- in Blackpool. Throughout Ring Paul on Buff Street, Spennymoor moor in 1970. In 1980 they their lives their main love and went to Rosa Street moved to their current and interest has been 01388 663721 or school. She is the oldest address in Shaw Street. their close family. 07812 773311 daughter of Spennymoor The lovely couple have To celebrate their spe- councillor William and two children, Peter and cial occasion, they held for a free estimate, Sarah Cook. Stephen and two daugh- an ‘open house’ for family free advice and no obligation Billy left school at 14 ters, Gillian and Anita. and friends on Saturday and started work at his They have ten grandchil- from 1pm until 4pm.

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Residents are invited to submit suggestions for polling station locations. HAVE YOUR SAY ON POLLING DISTRICTS VOTERS IN Spennymoor including access and any are being encouraged to potential alternatives. have their say on election A polling district is a Pete Molloy and Kaye Roberts introduce Spennymoor Mayor, Cllr Clive Maddison to a plate of Scouse. arrangements for their geographical sub-division area. of an electoral ward, while A TASTE OF SCOUSE IN SPENNYMOOR Durham County Council a polling place is the area is carrying out a review of building where a polling THERE ARE many peo- erts on a visit to Miss Rob- root or red cabbage. This of all polling districts, station is located. A poll- ple in Spennymoor that erts’ shop, Kandy Kayes dish was eaten by sail- places and stations and ing station is the place do not originate from the on Clyde Terrace to sam- ors throughout northern is asking residents for where electors cast their town, but they have come ple some of the Liverpud- Europe and it is possible their views. vote. to live here from different lian delicacy. that it became very popu- The authority is legally The consultation is open parts of the United King- Mr Molloy said: “I was lar in the maritime city of required to undertake a until Sunday 31st March. dom and some of them talking to Kaye the other Liverpool in the 18th and review every five years, Comments can be like to carry on with some week in the leisure cen- 19th centuries. giving people the chance emailed to electoralser- of their local cultural tra- tre and I was telling her On finishing his Scouse to offer any suggestions [email protected] or ditions from their home about the Scouse I had the Town Mayor said, “I’ve for changes to specific posted to Electoral Ser- towns. made and she asked me never tried Scouse before polling places and dis- vices, Durham County This is exactly what to make her some to see and that was really nice. It tricts as well as the suit- Council, County Hall, Dur- some of those who have what mine was like, so reminded me bit of what ability of polling places, ham, DH1 5UL. originated from Liverpool I thought I’d make a big we used to call ‘Tuesday have done when they pan of traditional Scouse night stew’ when I was have settled in the town for the up-coming Global younger. Andrew’s Roofing BOILER SERVICING and they continue to cook Scouse Day and when I It was nice of Mr Molloy Chimney Stacks - Ridge Tile INSTALLATION their local dish, which is was speaking about it to to invite me along to expe- Repairs - Brickwork Repointed & REPAIRS known as ‘Scouse’ and the Town Mayor at his pre- rience a part of his and - Flat Roofs - Slating & Tiling - is the reason why people vious fundraising night, Miss Roberts’ Liverpool Felting and Pointing - Repairs We do small from Liverpool are called he informed me that he culture.” - UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, plumbing jobs too! ‘Scousers’. didn’t know what Scouse With the sound of The Soffits & Flat Roofing Specialist Scousers also like to was, so I invited him to try Beatles playing in the Tel Paul on enjoy a plate of Scouse some.” background to add to Free Estimates 07967 679 998 on Global Scouse Day, The origin of the Scouse the Global Scouse Day Tel 01388 605489 07986 217936 Ferryhill Based which this year was cele- dish is believed to come celebration Miss Rob- brated on Thursday, 28th from ‘Lobscouse’, which erts added, “I would like February, and the Town is a stew that is tradition- to thank the Town Mayor Chilton Community Mayor, Councillor Clive ally made with Lamb, but for coming along today Maddison was invited Beef can also be used, car- to share a pan of Scouse Sports & Social Club by Scouse resident, Pete rots, potatoes, onion and with us and I’m really glad Saturday 6th April, 60s, 70s, 80s band Molloy to join him and meat stock, which can be he enjoyed the experi- fellow Scouser, Kaye Rob- topped with pickled beet- ence. ‘ZEN’ Plus excellent entertainer, Trudie ELECTRICIAN Watson’s Doors open 6.45pm. Tickets £6 available www.armstrong-electrics.co.uk MINI BUS HIRE from the club or via ticketsource.co.uk Do you find it difficult to get someone to Airports, nights out Afternoon Tea Dance come out and do a small job? & all occasions ◊ Fault Finding / Repairs ◊ Landlord Inspections ◊ Extra Lights and Sockets ◊ Qualified Electrician We can offer 12/16 Seat & Bingo Session ◊ New Fuse Boards ◊ Fully Insured minibus transport Tuesday 2nd April 1-4pm. Admission £2. ◊ Rewires ◊ Reliable Service ◊ P. A.T Testing ◊ Satisfaction Guaranteed Mob: 07912 408881 Visit our new website for details of forthcoming I WILL ASSURE YOU OF A QUICK RESPONSE AND A REASONABLY PRICED SERVICE Tel: 01388 entertainment chiltonclub.co.uk Call Gary on: 01388 326050 810974

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NORMAN CORNISH CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS 2019 The artist’sTHE family, NO and galleriesRM acrossAN County CORNISH Durham, are launching TRAIL a year-long centenary focused on one of the North East’s most celebrated artists, Norman Cornish - famous for capturing the hard-lived but often bright lives, despite adversity, faced in mining communities in the 20th century.

Six exhibitions across County Durham throughout 2019 offer some previously unseen works, fresh insights and a major retrospective of Norman Cornish’s art. Work will be exhibited at The Bob Abley Gallery in Spennymoor Town Hall, the Mining Art Gallery in Bishop Auckland, The Gala Gallery Durham, Durham University’s Palace Green Library, The Greenfield Gallery Newton Aycliffe and The Bowes Museum Barnard Castle. The Norman Cornish Trail, around his hometown of Spennymoor, allows walkers to follow in the footsteps of the artist and return to the days of coal – once the life-blood of industry in this community. Further exhibitions to celebrate the artist’s life and

work include Gallery North Northumbria University and

Castlegate House Gallery in Cockermouth; his former home from the 50s and 60s is set to be recreated at The local collieries have gone, together with the pit- Beamish Museum as part of the Remaking Beamish “ Project. road. Many of the old streets, chapels and pubs, are no more. Many of the ordinary but fascinating people who The Norman Cornish Centenary year is part of Durham’s “ frequented these places are gone. However, in my memory, year-long celebration of culture, #Durham19 and I hope in my drawings, they live on. I simply close my www.normancornish.com/centenary eyes and they all spring to life.” Norman Cornish OPENING OF THE NORMAN CORNISH TRAIL

Available from the 6th April, for those visiting the artist’s home town of Spennymoor, a visit would not be complete without taking in The Norman Cornish Trail. The Trail sets his work in their actual locations - taking people back to a time when coal was once the life-blood of industry and an important part of community life.

Visitors can walk in Cornish’s footsteps, guided by a free trail guide or app offering insights into the 10 key locations which were the source of his inspiration.

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1: EDDY’S FISH SHOP “Many of the old streets, chapels and pubs are no more. Many of the ordinary but fascinating people who frequented these places are gone. However, in my memory and I hope in my drawings, they live on. I simply close my eyes and they all spring to life.” Norman Cornish

Eddy’s Fish Shop, now demolished, and once located here on the end of Craddock Street, was a real focal point in the communi.

Like many fish shops of its time, Eddy’s was a family business. People, young and old, would gather outside its doors to buy their fish and chips. Fish and chips became almost essential to the diet of the local communi so queues outside the shop were the norm. Freshly cooked, piping hot fish and chips, smothered in salt, doused with vinegar and wrapped in newspaper would draw people towards Eddy’s.

As well as constantly drawing in his sketchbooks, Cornish would sometimes sketch on old pieces of cardboard or perhaps even a newspaper. Some initial ideas for his design of the iconic mural featuring the Durham Miners’ Gala were rapidly sketched out on newspaper and inadvertently ended up being sent here to Eddy’s, destined to be used as chip wrappings, until they were fortunately retrieved!

Download a route map and app at: www.normancornish.com/trail or collect a trail leaflet at Spennymoor Town Hall Reception.

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NORMAN CORNISH EXHIBITION THE STORY OF THE DURHAM MINER’S GALA MURAL

In Norman Cornish’s hometown, a new exhibition at the Bob Abley Art Gallery in Spennymoor tells the fascinating story of his mural depicting the Durham Miners’ Gala, painted by the artist in 1963.

THE STORY of the Durham Miners’ Gala Mural features a range of preparatory paintings, drawings, sketches and correspondence plotting the artist’s sometimes challenging journey from the commission of the nine-metre mural by Durham County Council to its installation at Durham’s County Hall, Aykley Heads where it remains. This exhibition contains many items which are previously unseen by the public, as well as works for sale, and runs throughout the centenary year from 6 April 2019 to the end of February 2020.

To compliment the above works the Town Council have created a Social History Exhibition which captures the people, places and industries of the past. There are still spaces for new artists or people who own art that they would like to sell that compliments the theme.

The Story of the Durham Miners’ Gala Mural OPENING OF THE REFURBISHED ‘JOHN 6th April 2019 – 23rd February 2020 KITSON ARCHWAY’ AT THE TOWN HALL FREE ENTRY and FREE CAR PARKING The Town Council have taken the opportunity to superbly refurbish Opening Times: the John Kitson Archway / tunnel that links the High Street and the The local collieries have gone, together with the pit- 12-4pm Monday - Friday Aldi car park at the Town Hall. road. Many of the old streets, chapels and pubs, are no 10am-2pm Saturday The archway named after the highly respected, former Spennymoor more. Many of the ordinary but fascinating people who Bob Abley Art Gallery Councillor John Kitson, is available to the public from the 6th frequented these places are gone. However, in my memory, Spennymoor High Street April and provides a complete transformation with its new glass and I hope in my drawings, they live on. I simply close my Spennymoor DL16 6DB sliding doors, carpeted entrance and sensitive lighting as well as eyes and they all spring to life.” 01388 815276 background music playing as you pass through it. Norman Cornish As well as a plaque which recognises Councillor John Kitson and his contribution to the town, the area is the start of the Norman OPENING OF THE NORMAN CORNISH TRAIL Cornish Trail which is complimented by a rich and diverse selection of the artist’s work, uniquely displayed on backlit glass panels, Available from the 6th April, for those visiting the artist’s home town of forming a stunning celebration of his work. Spennymoor, a visit would not be complete without taking in The Norman Cornish Trail. The Trail sets his work in their actual locations - taking people back to a time when coal was once the life-blood of industry and an important part of community life.

Visitors can walk in Cornish’s footsteps, guided by a free trail guide or app offering insights into the 10 key locations which were the source of his inspiration.

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AFTER SCHOOL GARDENING CLUB AT ST PAUL’S AS THE seasons change ing, composting and it’s time to start growing recycling and looking for again at St Paul’s and for wildlife.” 2019, a new club is starting. Sessions are being coor- “On Friday afternoons dinated by Inside Outside during school term times Community Development we will be hosting a new CIC in partnership with St gardening club for fam- Paul’s church. ilies,” said church Vicar, The club will be free and Matt Tarling. “Children the first session is on 5th and their responsible April at 3.45pm. adults will be able to come To take part or find out along at 3.45pm to have a more, just go along. You go at all sorts of gardening can also find them on related activities. Facebook @GrowStPauls. “This is great oppor- Grow At St Paul’s is a tunities for families to space for the community learn about growing food to sow, nurture and har- together. It also a won- vest fruit and vegetables. derful chance for adults It is a place to get to to pass on their garden- know others in the com- ing skills to their children munity and provides an or grandchildren. This opportunity to learn and might include seed sow- pass on skills. Children enjoying Toddler Time songs at County Durham’s libraries. PASSIONTIDE AT ST ANDREW’S ST ANDREW’S Parish sung by the combined FAMILY THEATRE TICKETS Church will be hosting choirs of St Andrew’s, Music and Readings for Christ the King Bowburn, Passiontide, on Sunday and St. Helen’s West UP FOR GRABS 7th April at 6pm. Auckland. Afternoon tea Works by Elgar, Howells will be served from 5pm YOUNG BOOKWORMS ies, said: “This fantastic Library on Thursday and Tchaikovsky will be and all are welcome. have a chance to win a competition is running in mornings during term fantastic prize in April. our libraries across the time from 9.30am. Naylor’s Electrical Junior members of county. Details of all County Dur- LJL Plastering Durham County Council “All Durham County ham libraries and Toddler Fault Finding Services libraries who attend a Council libraries offer Time sessions can be Extra Sockets Rewires Toddler Time session (for regular Toddler Time ses- found at www.durham. Inspections All aspects of internal under 5s) before the end sions where little ones gov.uk/libraries. and external plastering of April can enter a prize can bring their adults Dear Zoo is at Gala The- All electrical work covered. Damp proofing undertaken draw to win a family ticket along to listen to a story, atre on Wednesday 15th specialist. Call today for to Dear Zoo at Gala Thea- sing a song or take part in and Thursday 16th May at Call Richard your free quotation tre, Durham on Wednes- crafts. various times. Tickets are 01388 720994 day 15th May at 3.30pm. “It’s free to join the £12.50 each or £46 for a 07779 557148 07760 886 769 Rod Campbell’s best- library and as a junior bor- family ticket. selling book has delighted rower, children of all ages Another children’s generations of young can access a fantastic favourite, Zog is at the readers since it was first range of books, with all theatre on Friday 29th published in 1982 and has the current top picks and and Saturday 30th March sold more than 8 million old favourites available to at various times. Tickets copies worldwide. borrow or reserve. are £13 and £11 for con- This stage production “Library members can cessions. will delight audiences also access a wonderful Tickets for both shows both young and old with range of ebooks and eAu- are available from www. puppets, music and lots of diobooks online simply by galadurham.co.uk or in audience interaction. downloading the Borrow- person from the Gala The- Gordon Fletcher & Sons Cllr Joy Allen, Cabinet box app.” atre box office, or over the Independent F amily F uneral Directors member for transforma- Toddler Time takes telephone on 03000 266 Charles Street, Spennymoor, DL16 7LG tion, which includes librar- place at Spennymoor 600. Tel: 01388 420276 Web: www.GFS.uk.com 24 hour personal service, The Penny Gill We are here for you day or night SPEN NYMOOR’S Neil Bage MAJOR ROCK VENUE Private Chapels of Rest Sunday 31st March Interiors JUMP THE GUN Our own Mercedes Benz Funeral Fleets Bespoke Fitted Kitchens & Bedrooms Friday 5th April Ask us about our personalised Complete manufacturing, design GRAHAM HENDERSON pre-payment Funeral Plans & installation service EXPERIENCE Sunday 7th April We also have Chapels in Linden Road, Ferryhill (01740 650558) Made to measure home offices BARKING BILLY & Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe (01325 319519) Visit our Showroom at Units 5 & 6, Tudhoe Ind Est, Friday 12th April Spennymoor, Tel: 01388 819890 / 07966 478591 SNAKE EYES www.neilbagekitchens.co.uk 17 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNY

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Easter Services 2019

St John the Evangelist, , St David’s Church, Tudhoe Village, St Bartholomew’s Church, Sunderland Bridge

31st March Mothering Sunday St John’s 11am Mothering Sunday St Bart’s 10am

14th April Palm Sunday Holy Communion St John’s 8am Holy Communion St John’s 11am Holy Communion St David’s 10am Stations of the Cross St Bart’s 4pm

15th April Evening Prayer St John’s 6pm 16th April Evening prayer St David’s 6pm 17th April Service of Healing and Eucharist St Bart’s 7pm

18th April Maundy Thursday Agape (family) St John’s 6pm Eucharist and Vigil St Bart’s 8pm

Keen swimmer, Jacob Hutchinson will raise funds from his one mile swim for The Children’s Heart 19th April Good Friday Unit Fund, which saved the life of his best friend, Finley. Walk of Witness St John’s to St Bart’s 10am Hour before the Cross St Bart’s 2pm

JACOB TO SWIM FROM THE HEART 20th April Service of Light St David’s 7pm EIGHT-YEAR-OLD JACOB swim one mile for charity, pitals in the UK able to Hutchinson is set to swim I couldn’t think of a better perform heart transplant 21st April Easter Sunday one mile for charity and one to support.” operations on babies and Dawn Eucharist St John’s 6am has chosen to support Every 15 minutes a children. Easter Eucharist St Bart’s 9am Easter Service The Children’s Heart Unit child is born with Con- Since 1987, over 300 (Communion by Ext) St David’s 10am Fund (CHUF). genital Heart Disease children have received Easter Eucharist St John’s 11am “My best friend, Finley (CHD) which claims more heart transplants at the Edgar and his family were children’s lives than all hospital and over 300 helped and supported by childhood cancers put babies and children are this amazing charity,” said together. operated on each year. PREFECT ROOFING CORNER Jacob on his GoFundMe The Children’s Heart To support Jacob in All aspects of roofing page, “when they saved Unit at the Freeman Hos- making a difference, you ELECTRICS and building work his life after being born pital currently sees 1,000 can visit his gofundme undertaken SPECIALISE with a heart defect. outpatients each year and page at gofundme.com/ SMALL JOBS “So when I decided to is one of only two hos- jacob039s-1-mile-swim. Free Estimates Work Guaranteed Faults and Repairs Call William on Call JIM 07523 523 943 Tel: 01740 238944 Over 40 Years Experience PROPOSED ALLOTMENT RENT INCREASE Our Aim is to be Perfect Mob: 07725 205172 POSTPONED FOR EXISTING TENANTS

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KIRK MERRINGTON: NEW LIFE AT EASTER ST JOHN the Evangelist “The Easter Day Service Church at Kirk Merrington will include an opportu- will be celebrating “New nity to renew our baptis- Life” around the village mal vows and villagers church for Easter. are invited to display Sarah Brandon, public- mementos of their Chris- ity officer for St John’s tening, such as gowns, explained: “We will be cel- certificates, photographs ebrating with displays and and so on in the church. reminders of springtime “Please bring them, renewal. carefully labelled, to the “Inside the church will church during the week be displays demonstrat- beginning 14th April.” ing new life, with knitters The church will be open busy creating sheep, rab- for visitors over the Bank bits, chickens and ducks, Holiday period on Sat- and many floral displays. urday, 20th April, from “The chancel screen 10am until 4pm, Sunday will have a very symbolic 21st April from 1pm until reminder of Easter. 4pm and on Monday “Contributions will come 22nd from 10am until Spennymoor Asda staff, including store manager, Rich Franks (sitting), have been raising awareness from the children at the 4pm. about breast cancer by taking part in a ‘Cycle the Region Challenge’. school and the preschool, As well as viewing the the Community Centre displays and having and the WI, as well as refreshments, those bap- ASDA CYCLE FOR BREAST CANCER other members of our vil- tised in Merrington will SPENNYMOOR ASDA has son, took part in a Cycle behind this cause and lage community. be able to look up the been promoting breast the Region Challenge, how many people have “Villagers will have entry for their Christening cancer awareness this clocking up the miles had their own battle with noticed the plain wooden in the parish register. month. on an exercise bike and breast cancer. cross by the church gate. “Do join in and cele- On Friday 22nd March, smashing their target of “I would like to thank “This will be decorated brate ‘New Life’ together,” staff from the store, 62 miles. everybody for their con- with flowers following the added Sarah. including store manager Donna said; “I was gen- tinuous support and look Easter Sunday Service to Easter services timeta- Rich Franks and commu- uinely amazed at how forward to more events celebrate new life. ble: page 9. nity colleague Donna Alli- many people actually get throughout the year.”

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5326_AP_Cornish Ad Resizes.indd 2 14/03/2019 14:3311 For more news from Spennymoor and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Saturday 30th March 2019 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... WINLESS RUN CONTINUES FOR SPENNYMOOR TOWN A SECOND half penalty started on the bench from Jordan Sinnott can- against Bradford Park celled out Glen Taylor’s Avenue, came in for the 28th goal of the season injured Mark Anderson, as Moors’ winless run while Rob Ramshaw stretched to five games missed out through sus- against mid-table Alfre- pension. ton on Saturday (23rd The game’s first open- March). ing fell to the visitors The dent in form all but and almost saw one of mathematically rules the the goals of the season Moors out of title con- scored by the lively Sin- tention just when a spell nott, as he fired a free- of positive results could kick against the bar from have left the club in the 30 yards, before Matt mix for the automatic pro- Gould stopped Richard motion slot. Penikett’s follow up. A dominant spell of pres- However, it was Moors sure from the visitors paid who would soon be off when Stephen Brogan ahead as Taylor showed brought down Thomas his class and quality yet Platt with fifteen minutes again this season. to go, allowing Sinnott to The league’s top scorer Glen Taylor (9) lets fly from 25 yards to score his 28th goal of the season against Alfreton last Saturday. However, a late penalty would see the visitors claim a share of the points. Image: Moors TV. earn the in-form Alfreton struck a sweet shot from a worthy point. distance which found its chance to effectively end After Thomas Platt’s run points, two points behind Taylor’s effort from way into the bottom cor- Alfreton’s afternoon when was halted by the chal- third place Brackley 25 yards in the first half ner via the hand of Sam his shot from a tight angle lenge of Stephen Brogan, Town and with Stockport had given Spennymoor a Ramsbottom. was smothered by Rams- referee Andrew Kitchen County now a distant deserved advantage, but One almost became bottom, allowing The allowed Sinnott the eight points ahead in sec- they were unable to build two when Shane Henry Reds to come back into chance to equalise, and ond. Chorley lead the way on that promising spell. headed against the bar the game in a one-sided it was an offer the striker on 73 points. Jason Ainsley brought following a neat cross second period. accepted with an assured The Moors will hope to in Jack Diamond and from the impressive Declan Bacon, who had spot-kick. get back to winning ways Lewis Hawkins after the Hawkins, before the only just replaced Peni- The last laugh almost when they host 16th place pair signed on loan on equally exciting Diamond kett, saw his effort saved went to a lacklustre Spen- Hereford this Saturday Friday, and also opted to wriggled his way through by the alert Gould after nymoor side when Tay- (30th March) at 3pm and replace Callum Williams a sea of bodies to tee up the striker was played lor’s superb effort was will complete a sequence with Jake Hibbs at right- Jamie Chandler who fired through one-on-one, but saved by Ramsbottom, of four home matches in back. wide. just ten minutes later Billy but in the end, the points a row when lowly Guise- Shane Henry, who Ryan Hall missed a big Heath’s side were level. were shared. ley visit the Brewery Field Moors now sit fourth on Tuesday 2nd April at Gary Bolton BOLAM Garden Cutz in the league table on 61 7.45pm. Furniture HOME REPAIRS • PATIO CONSTRUCTION. Lounge, dining room & bedroom ALL SMALL JOBS WELCOME • FENCING. furniture direct from the • ROTARY CLEANING manufacturer From hanging a door F e r r y h i l l R o o fi n g & SEALING OF PATIOS, to fencing & more Also, mattresses & divans PAVING & DRIVEWAYS. MASSIVE DISCOUNTS Over 25 years in the trade • GROUND CARE & Contractors Find us on Facebook For free estimates and advice MAINTENANCE For all types of roofing, including flat roofing, Free no obligation quotation Units 3 & 4 Tudhoe Ind Est, Call Brendon on guttering, facias & soffits Spennymoor, DL16 6TL or advice, please call 07841 818017 01388 812886 or 07967 431821 Free Estimates - Over 35 years working locally Call Gary on 07521 286 083 Call Trev on 15 Tudhoe Industrial Estate 01388 420152 or 07887 886558 Spennymoor, DL16 6TL S CRABTREE Tel: 01388 817691 3D FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Fox and Hounds SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE Digi Aerials Cameron Terrace, Kirk Merrington DL16 7JS Live entertainment every SATURDAY with Free Sat a live band 1st Saturday of the month CAR TYRES - COMMERCIAL TYRES - REPAIRS Meals served every day, except Mondays BALANCING - WHEEL ALIGNMENT DAB Radio SUNDAY LUNCH 12 noon - 3pm We now do takeaway and deliveries on justeat.co.uk MOBILE FITTING - FLEET MANAGEMENT Telephone or call 07917 392300 Karaoke every FRIDAY and SUNDAY Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-2pm 0797 997 1541 Games night every WEDNESDAY with Jackpot prizes

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