SPENNYMOOR NEWS

Issue No 046 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 22nd August 2020

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Carol Reed, a neighbour WARNING to Deborah said: “Being AGAINST isolated with my family I’ve looked forward to sit- PHISHING ting at my doorstep and EMAILS SCAM joining in the fun. It has been very neighbourly. A WARNING has been “We’re putting our win- issued to County Dur- nings towards tidying up ham residents following our garden so I’m now a series of scam emails, looking forward to that. trying to obtain personal “It’s done me the world and financial information. of good. Deborah has The trading standards done a smashing job and I team at Durham County thank her a lot. It’s lovely Council is urging resi- to see everyone bringing dents to be on their guard their chairs out to the after it has received front and catching up.” reports of hoax emails Dennis Stelling, also being sent, claiming to be a neighbour said: “It’s from the council. been rocking every week. Each email uses a We’ve celebrated birth- made-up name and days, had karaoke from claims to be from a coun- Deborah and danced in cil officer, with the letters the street”. MBL and a number on the Sadly the Barnfield bottom of the text. Road Bingo has come The emails contain fake to an end now that peo- Bacs receipts and encour- ple are able to go out age the recipients to click and about, but a round through to a fraudulent Left and right, sisters Deborah Hauxwell and Julie Blyth Davis with neighbour, Carol Reed (front) and applause was given to website, which appears Carol’s daughter Lorraine, centre. Deborah for bringing fun to be of a phishing nature and laughter during the and attempts to take per- past difficult times. sonal and financial infor- NEIGHBOURS SAY THANK Julie is to continue with mation. her Sunday afternoon fun One way to identify the as her neighbours enjoy it hoax is that it isn’t sent YOU TO BINGO SISTERS so much. from a durham.gov.uk “We even have a Street email address. AFTER CELEBRATING VE nymoor decided to keep Neighbours, family and Bingo WhatsApp group Joanne Waller, Durham Day with street parties the community spirit friends brought their so that we can keep in County Council’s head in May, sisters Deborah going. So, every Sunday chairs and bingo dab- touch if the weather is Hauxwell of Barnfield afternoon, it was eyes bers outside in the hope unkind, but we’ve been CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Road and Julie Blyth down and ready to go for of winning an al fresco lucky up to now,” said Davis of Deneside, Spen- Street Bingo. jackpot. Julie.

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SPENNYMOOR NEWS TEAM SOLAN FOCUS ON COVID SAFETY Published by TEAM SOLAN has been South West Durham News emphasising that the 3-4 First Floor Offices health, safety and wellbe- Shildon Town Council Civic Hall Square ing of its staff, volunteers, Shildon DL4 1AH warriors, customers and everyone else affected by Editorial: or involved in their oper- 01388 775896 ations, is of the utmost Advertising: importance, reports 07909 992731 Team Solan volunteer, Ian Machin. Email: [email protected] Since the Covid 19 pan- demic started, we made Online: immediate changes to www.swd.news enable our management and office staff to work You can read our remotely. sister papers online: We have only used our Spennymoor shop as a base to assemble care packages for our warri- ors. www.swd.news/chapter Thanks go to Spenny- moor Town Council staff for their support through lockdown regarding ena- Mark Solan and a volunteer in the Spennymoor shop sporting the new Team Solan face masks. www.swd.news/crier bling safe care package nymoor shop re-opened, from social distancing card reader to support provision, following Help- following Government to shop cleaning, han- contactless payment. ing Spennymoor amnd guidance. dling donations, staff- • Our compulsory train- the council’s three-week The shop looked very ing, personal hygiene, ing for all volunteers www.swd.news/bishop care initiative in March, different than it did in work stations, equip- includes all of the added Ian. March. Visitors will have ment and deliveries. above. SEND US YOUR STORIES Thanks also to the seen the many steps • We have an operational • Our Safe Working Policy Mayor, Town Clerk and taken by the charity to plan describing how we does not supersede any If you have a story you all of her staff who vol- minimize Covid risk. will operate the shop, legal obligations relat- would like us to cover, we unteered and enabled “Several have asked with daily schedules. ing to health and safety, would love to hear from you. the care package team why we have gone to the • We operate 100% dona- employment or equality, We are especially to operate within gov- lengths we have, oth- tion separation for 72 and it is essential that interested in good ernment guidelines and ers have commented on hours, before goods we continue to comply news, be it personal health and safety legisla- how clean and safe the are sorted and availa- with all existing obliga- achievements, local tion within the Town Hall. shop feels. Here we try to ble to the shop floor. tions, including those fundraising, community service or any other The care packages are explain. Customers will note we related to individuals positive stories. Call us on assembled in a dedicated We followed a very have limited donations with any protected char- 01388 775896 or email location, by a dedicated detailed, thorough pro- days to accommodate acteristics. [email protected] team, that has not been cess, care of Allan Wheat- requirements. The pandemic has pre- changed, as per Govern- ley. It comprised: • For customers, we sented us all with excep- ment guidance, compris- • A detailed 3rd party risk require compulsory tional circumstances and DISCLAIMER ing Spennymoor’s Mayor, assessment that cap- masks, hand sanitation, we will continue to follow Spennymoor News Town Council staff and tures hazards, controls and have limited shop Government advice at all cannot be Team Solan volunteers. and actions needed occupancy. In addition times to keep everyone held responsible for We have three teams of (completed pre-opening). we do not now allow any involved safe. We take the advertisers offering delivery volunteers: local • We introduced shop Warriors to volunteer Covid risk very seriously goods or services. Spennymoor group Help- rules, which we adver- in the shop because of and remain ever vigilant. As a general rule we would ing Spennymoor – now tise within the shop and the risk, even though Nothing that we do is advise anyone not to the Spennymoor Youth on the external A-frame. this has limited opening worth injuring someone, part with any money and Community Centre • We have a detailed hours and shop income. or risking catching Covid until an order has been completed to your Team - from Home Group Safe Working Policy The shop has been 19. full satisfaction. social housing, and from that illustrates and divided into zones to Unfortunately, there are All information is correct, Team Solan volunteers. describes activities and support social distanc- no shortcuts on the Covid to the best of our On July 10th, our Spen- actions needed, ranging ing, and we now have a road to success. knowledge, at the time of printing. 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Connie Ward, 96, of Hirst Court has finally received her WWII service medal, 75 years after the end of the war. Before, during and after: Evie has her hair cut to donate to children suffering from cancer while raising £800. CONNIE RECEIVES SERVICE EVIE DONATES HAIR AND RAISES £800 MEDAL - 75 YEARS LATER! EVIE GRACE Stapleton, With donations they donated 12 inches of her WHILST CHATTING with “Connie was shocked aged 10 from Spenn- receive helps with hair and raised over £800 his friend and neighbour, but delighted, although ymoor, decided she research and also it helps sponsorship for The Little 96-year-old Connie Ward it was tinged with a little wanted to do something children when they loses Princesses Trust in the earlier this year, about regret that she didn’t get special for others and their hair to cancer or process. her her life in the RAF to wear it on VE Day. decided by herself that another condition. Evie is super proud of Barrage balloon sector, “Connie, at 96, is Hirst she wanted to raised This help and support her hair so this was a Cllr Ron Highley discov- Court’s oldest and now money for the Little Prin- comes by supplying the truly amazing thing for ered that she had never happiest resident,” said cess Trust. child effected with a real her to do. received her service Ron. “She joined the RAF The Little Princesses hair wig to help to restore Evie’s parents said: medal. at age 17 and wanted to Trust made a promise their confidence and “The family and all those “With the 75th anniver- be involved in Barrage that it won’t stop until the identity at this time. who kindly donated are sary looming, I asked balloons from the very research they fund puts Last month, Evie vis- super proud of this amaz- Connie’s family for per- start and worked in all an end to childhood can- ited Esprit Hair Studio in ing thing she has done to mission to try to get her major risk sites along the cer forever. Spennymoor where she help others.” medal in time for this south coast before com- year’s commemoration. ing to Stockton at Billing- “As time went by and ham Bottoms. Covid took over, the “As a result of ill health SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL deadline passed and it at the time, she didn’t seemed Connie’s medal receive her medal, but had been forgotten, but happily, that issue is now 38 High Street, Spennymoor then last week, it arrived! settled.” TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS The Town Council are able to offer the above premises for rent. - UNDERTAKERS - Established 1845 The current monthly rental payable for the premises will be £355.75 (inclusive of COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & VAT). This payment will include water rates and central heating. The tenant will PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. be responsible for all electricity charges. Golden Charter Funeral Plans Any parties interested in renting the premises from the Town Council should contact the Town Clerk, in writing, indicating the nature of their intended business PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. no later than 12 noon on Friday 11th September 2020. 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. The obtaining of planning consent and all associated costs for any signage and any Tel: 01740 651350 Mobile: 0777 4704739 intended change of use of the premises will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

All correspondence should be addressed: www.walkertyres.co.uk Established 1982 ‘Private and Confidential’ and ‘For the Attention of the Town Clerk’ Great Deals on New Tyres Spennymoor Town Council Free Fitting, New Valve, Balance and Scrap Disposal Town Hall Huge Selection of Quality Used Tyres for Car, Van and 4x4 High Street Spennymoor Spennymoor 01388 811468 DL16 6DG Mobile Tyre Fitting (07931 526 741) Alignment, Servicing, Brakes, Exhausts, Springs, To be received by 12 noon on Friday 11th September 2020 Shock Absorbers, Batteries etc. All major credit cards accepted

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COUNCIL WARN OF PHISHING EMAIL SCAMS

FROM PAGE 1 “We will always take this information seriously and of community protection investigate the matter.” services, said: “We would Details on how to report like to urge the public to fraud and receive help take extra care when they from Durham County are being contacted by Council can be found at email. We would never durham.gov.uk/fraud or ask for personal infor- residents can call the mation or financial infor- Action Fraud line on 0300 mation and we would ask 123 2040. that people take the time Details of how to pro- to check who the email tect yourself and family is from, and stop to think from frauds and scams before they click on an can be found at www. unknown link in order to friendsagainstscams.org. Clarence Woodland Trust Wood is awash with the bright colours of summer wildflowers. protect their information. uk/elearning/durham. “I would also encourage Meanwhile, local busi- FROM WASTE LAND TO WOODLAND: anyone who has received nesses are also encour- one of these emails, or aged to sign up to Busi- has any other concerns ness Against Scams at SEVEN YEARS OF CLARENCE WOOD regarding fraud or scams www.friendsagainstscams THE TRANSFORMATION supported the change backdrop for anyone to contact us. .org.uk/BAS. of Clarence Woodland and helped give this site looking for tranquility Trust Wood, which links identity as a place for a over lockdown. Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence Ferryhill and Spenymoor beautiful walk for Ferry- “The summer has been is well on track in its hill and Spennymoor res- dominated by the bright Stiller Warehousing & Distribution Ltd, of 2 Ridgeway, seventh year after being idents with visitors also wild flowers being pol- Aycliffe Business Park, , , created to celebrate the travelling to photograph linatied by many but- DL5 6SP is applying for a licence to use: Queen’s birthday in 2013. the wildlife from far and terflies and bees with Unit 10, Merrington Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, The site historically had wide,” says Woodland lovely sunshine on many DL16 7XL, as an operating centre for 2 goods vehicles and suffered abuse due to Trust volunteer warden, days,” said Ian. “Nature 6 trailers. being treated as waste Ian Tutty. and wildlife are winning land, however after a “The newly planted in this area and may it Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the op- erating centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that major clean up, and the trees offer enough shel- continue for many years land would be affected, should make written representations promotion of the site as ter to attract more spe- to come. to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills a Woodland for quiet lei- cies of birds each sea- “It’s a special place that Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days sure, this is now not the son,” added Ian. “The many people have now of this notice. case. birdsong this spring has discovered and enjoy “The community has provided the musical each day.” Representors must at the same time send a copy of their rep- resentations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A Guide to Making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s Office. SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL Dated: 22.8.20 NOTICE OF SEALED BID Jubilee Park Community Building

Spennymoor Town Council would like to offer the Jubilee Park Community Gordon Fletcher & Sons Building for rent for a fixed term of 2 years, ideally the term will begin on Independent Family 1st November 2020. Funeral Directors 24 hour personal service The location and layout of the building presents an excellent opportunity for a diverse range of business uses. The Tenant will be responsible for all utility Private chapels of rest expenditure. Mercedes Benz Fleet Viewings are strictly by appointment by telephoning 01388 815276. Bespoke Funeral Plans Never knowingly undersold Any Bid Submissions should be for a calendar year which will run from 1st November to 31st October each year and should detail a proposal for use of the building, incorporating a business plan (if applicable). Days and times of occupancy should also be clearly stated. Spennymoor: Charles Street, DL16 7LG. All Bids should be received in a sealed envelope and clearly marked Call 01388 420276 Ferryhill: Lazarus House, Linden Road, DL17 8BD. ‘Private and Confidential’ and ‘For the Attention of the Town Clerk’ Call 01740 650558 Spennymoor Town Council Newton Aycliffe: Cobblers Hall, DL5 4SE. Town Hall Call 01325 319519 High Street Spennymoor DL16 6DG www.gfs.uk.com To be received by 12 noon on 11th September 2020

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Letters to the Editor... Email: [email protected] stating ‘Letter’ in the subject line. Write to: Letters, Spennymoor News, 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Shildon DL4 1AH. All letters (including emails) must include the writer’s name, address, postal code and contact number and may be edited. The maximum length for letters is 200 words.

RE: K6 telephone kiosk, Tudhoe Village Further to the letter from Alan Jackson, Tudhoe Village, in issue 045 dated 8th August. I enclose a photograph I took recently in the City of Bath. There were several old telephone kiosks decorated with flowers, which may solve the problem in Tudhoe Village. It may or may not get vandalised, only time will tell, but having recently returned from the Cotswolds, I see no reason why Tudhoe cannot make itself a quaint village also. I Liz Lewarne of The Royal Navy Assosciation, Spennymoor and Ferryhill Branch, lays the wreath have given a photograph accompanied by Spennymoor Town Council Deputy Mayor, Cllr Liz Maddison. Image: Keith Taylor to Spennymoor Town Council to give it some consideration. Let’s see VJ DAY COMMEMORATED if anything “blooms” from it. VETERANS FROM Spen- May. when he was 61, had Ian Jamieson, nymoor organised a short Royal Signals Associa- served in Burma with the Spennymoor wreath laying service at tion member, Pete Molloy Chindits.” the town’s War Memorial said: “Victory over Japan Many people, including to commemorate the 75th brought an end to the town councillors, had anniversary of VJ Day, to Second World War and it turned out to observe the VJ Remembrance Day, Spennymoor Cenotaph ensure that those that is important that we don’t wreath laying service and I attended the event in memory of a dear lost friend whose continued fighting in the forget what our armed pay their respects. father was shot by a Japanese sniper, but whose life was saved by a brave Ghurka who carried him back behind the Far East after Victory in forces endured in the jun- “For those who were lines to safety. Europe were not forgotten. gles of the Far East fight- wanting to watch the ser- Also to honour the memory of the often forgotten 14th Members of the Spen- ing a ruthless enemy. vice, but not be around Army who fought on after VE day. nymoor branches of the “The short service people due to the contin- Like many others I’m sure, it gave those who still see the Royal Navy and Royal was made even more ued COVID-19 situation, significance, a chance for reflection. An opportunity to Signals Association had significant when a lady they were able to tune in remember not only those who lost their lives in both wars organised a similar event approached me to thank to social media. Thanks but for those who continue to make sacrifices for their during lockdown to com- the veterans for putting to Mr Allen McGee for live country. memorate the 75th anni- on the service, because streaming for them,” said However, it truly was disappointing that no one from the versary of VE Day last her late father, who died Mr Molloy. Town Council had given a thought to making arrangements to have traffic along Cheapside temporarily halted whilst the two minutes’ silence was observed. NEED A VAN? Mr P Laidler, JOHN’S VAN Spennymoor LIGHT REMOVALS ANYTHING MOVED @spennymoornews FROM £10 | LICENSED WASTE CARRIER WE HAVE MOVED TO LARGER PREMISES! 01388 818286 ONLY MINUTES FROM THE A1M 07914 032280 Junction 60 and A689. Nav, DL17 9DE SHILDON MOTOR COMPANY ●FINANCE SPECIALIST ●WARRANTY PROVIDED BOSCH CAR SERVICE Plans Drawn ●WE BUY CARS FOR CASH ●AA APPROVED DEALER Tudhoe Industrial Estate, Spennymoor, DL16 6TL for ●PART EXCHANGE WELCOME Planning Applications and Mainsforth Road, Ferryhill ● ZERO DEPOSIT FINANCE Building Regs Co Durham, DL17 9DE ● APPLY DIRECT 0800 781 4750 Tel: 01740 652266 ● SUIT YOUR BUDGET [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Wear face coverings in all shops. You must wear a face covering when shopping, unless you have good reason not to. Rev. Matt Tarling and Lord Lieutenant of County Durham, Sue Snowdon, with former servicemen. TRI-SERVICE BANNER BLESSED A CHURCH service to new tri-service banner Reverend Matt Tarling bless a new veterans’ for the town’s veterans, showed a short film from JK’s Plastics & Roofing tri-service banner and which was paid for from VJ Day, 1945, that brought All types of Roofing, Slating, to commemorate VJ the sale of the ‘Spenn- the Second World War to Tiling, Flat Roofing, Day took place in Spen- ymoor 75 VE Day’ pin an end. Dry Verge Systems nymoor on Sunday, 16th badge, came from the The church service Guttering Renewed & August. Spennymoor and Ferry- had been jointly organ- Replaced, uPVC Fascias, Does your child complain they Due to Coronavirus hill Royal Navy Associa- ised by the Spennymoor Soffits & Cladding have nothing to do? restrictions, St. Paul’s tion (RNA) branch mem- branches of the Royal (Wood or Plastic) Visit Church could only allow ber Chris Lewarne. Navy and Royal Signals Fibreglass Flat Roofing www.countydurhamfamilies.info up to 30 people to attend. Mr Lewarne said: “In Associations and thank- “We will beat any genuine The congregation recent years, the town has ing those that attended, written quote” or like www.facebook.com/ Contact Kevin: youngdurham for events, news included Spenny- lost two Military Associa- Liz Lewarne of the RNA 01388 600187 and young people’s activities. moor-born Lord Lieuten- tions, the Royal Air Force said: “Today’s service 07919 178 979 ant of County Durham, and the Durham Light was strange for all of us Sue Snowdon, who gave Infantry Associations, and I would like to thank a Bible reading and Spen- so if the time comes that everyone that came nymoor’s Deputy Mayor there are no more military along to be part of our Councillor Liz Maddison, associations in the town event. who recited the Kohima to carry their standards “I would especially like Epitaph. on parades, the three to pass on the veterans’ Local Accountancy & Taxation firm based in Spennymoor, The Act of Remem- armed forces will still gratitude to the Lord Established Since 1983, looking after a range of businesses with brance was recited by for- be represented with the Lieutenant for attending Financial and Taxation Advice mer Poppy Appeal Organ- tri-service flag.” and to the Reverend Matt Companies | Self Employed | Partnerships | Financial Accounts Tax Returns | CIS | Payroll | Capital Gains | VAT and much more iser, Pam Harper. As part of the service Tarling for organising the Free no-obligation Consultation The idea to purchase a to commemorate VJ Day, church Service.”

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7 For more news from Spennymoor and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Saturday 22nd August 2020 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... MOORS MISSION: MAKE FOOTBALL AFFORDABLE FOR ALL two months and will be revealed weekly during August. “We are making changes to bring cater- ing, retail, bars and other offers in-house, which will allow us to reduce pricing without compro- mising on quality. For example, we are hiring our own catering team, who will deliver modern street food and classic matchday snacks through innovative new methods, to be revealed soon. “In short, matchdays are going to reach new heights at The Brewery Field. We will become an example within non- league football this sea- A concept image of the new mega screen, which will be mounted on top of the Motif8 stand. Image and report: spennymoortownfc.co.uk. son.” SPENNYMOOR TOWN FC Moors season ticket of all kinds and wants the “Our matchdays have Following on from is on a mission to make holders were granted club to be accessible to seen drastic improve- the initial announc- high quality football refunds on the three anyone who wants to be a ments over the last two ment, Moors have since accessible for everyone. home games that they part of it. seasons and they will be unveiled two fans zones, The club’s “affordable missed off the 2019/20 He said: “We have con- improved further again for home and away fans, football for all” strategy season in June. ducted a forensic exer- this year with more leaps “affordable hospitality” was launched earlier this All parental direct deb- cise to make sure that we forward in quality and in the Neil Adams Sports month and will be exhib- its within Spennymoor practice what we preach. execution. Bar and a mega screen ited through improved Town Youth FC were “In order to deliver this “I am pleased to con- to be mounted above the facilities, reduced prices cancelled and outstand- strategy, we are making firm more major ground Motiv8 stand. For all the and maximum value for ing running costs were reductions to our pricing improvements, which will latest from the club, visit money for any person covered personally by structures and simpli- take place over the next spennymoortownfc.co.uk. engaging with Spenny- the Chief Executive until fying them. Supporting moor Town FC. training resumed. Spennymoor Town this Club Chief Executive Mr Groves sees Spenn- season will be cheaper Brad Groves was clear in ymoor Town FC as a con- than ever, but it will also a statement in June that duit to deliver social value be better than ever. he was dismayed with the treatment of non-league football clubs and sup- ELECTRICIAN porters since the start of www.armstrong-electrics.co.uk the Covid-19 pandemic. Do you find it difficult to get someone to The club’s response to come out and do a small job? this has been to address ◊ Fault Finding / Repairs ◊ Landlord Inspections every financial interac- ◊ Extra Lights and Sockets ◊ Qualified Electrician ◊ New Fuse Boards ◊ Fully Insured tion supporters, players ◊ Rewires ◊ Reliable Service and families have with the ◊ P. A.T Testing ◊ Satisfaction Guaranteed club to ensure affordabil- I WILL ASSURE YOU OF A QUICK RESPONSE AND A REASONABLY PRICED SERVICE ity at every juncture. Call Gary on: 01388 326050 15 Tudhoe Industrial Estate Spennymoor, DL16 6TL Tel: 01388 817691 FREE Legal Surgery 3D FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Every Wednesday 4-6pm Ferryhill Roofing SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (20 minutes free) Contractors For all types of roofing, including flat roofing, CAR TYRES - COMMERCIAL TYRES - REPAIRS guttering, facias & soffits BALANCING - WHEEL ALIGNMENT 33 Cheapside, Spennymoor Free Estimates - Over 35 years working locally Co. Durham, DL16 6QF MOBILE FITTING - FLEET MANAGEMENT Call: 01388 815317 Call Trev on [email protected] 01388 420152 or 07887 886558 Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-2pm

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