Published at: Friday 15th September 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 835 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 st T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Flying Scotsman returns to Applications open Shildon this weekend for next school year

Parents whose children The deadline for applica- are due to start primary tions for primary and junior or secondary school next schools is midnight on year can start applying for Monday, 15th January 2018. a place now. Anyone with a child who Durham County Council will is due to turn 11 between be accepting applications 1st September 2017 and for the 2018/19 school year 31st August 2018 needs to from Tuesday, 12th Sep- complete an application tember. form stating which second- Anyone with a child who is ary school they would like due to turn five between their child to attend. 1st September 2017 and The deadline for second- 31st August 2018 needs to ary school applications is complete an application midnight on Sunday, 15th form stating which primary October 2017. school they would like their Application forms are child to attend. available at www.durham. Families will still need to gov.uk/schooladmissions, apply even if they have an where parents will also find older child attending the essential advice to help same school. with their application. They must also complete Paper applications are an application form for available on request by Flying Scotsman will be the star of the show at Shildon’s Locomotion Museum this older children wishing to contacting Durham County attend a junior school from Council’s school admissions weekend when it returns to take part in the Autumn Steam Gala. September 2018. team on 03000 265 896. The world’s most famous Museum at Shildon at it Saturday 16th and Sunday steam locomotive No. returns to the town for 17th September. 60103 Flying Scotsman will the museum’s Autumn Flying Scotsman was once again grace Locomo- Steam Gala, which takes originally built in Doncas- tion: The National Railway place over this weekend, ter for the and North Eastern Railway, emerging from the works on February 24th 1923, and DROP’N’SHOP initially numbered 1472. Why not MOT your car It was designed by Sir Nigel while you spend the day Gresley as part of the A1 BIG SIZE MENSWEAR shopping at Tindale class – the most powerful Retail Park? locomotives used by the 2XL to 8XL railway. By 1924, when it was - Car and Van Everything for the larger man selected to appear at the MOT Testing British Empire Exhibition Classes 4, 5 & 7 in London, the locomo- tive had been renumbered SPECIAL PURCHASE - Car Mots 4472 and been given the Servicing maintenance name Flying Scotsman, 4’ 6” Double Divan Tyres and Repairs after the London to Edin- With Two Drawers burgh rail service, which Welding started daily at 10am in FREE Headboard 1862. Van Hire FREE Delivery Recovery The British Empire Exhibi- tion made Flying Scotsman PICK UP AND famous, and it went on to £399 feature in many more pub- Now DELIVERY ON licity events for the LNER. REQUEST In 1928, it was given a £299 Unit 10, Abraham Enterprise Park, St Helen Auckland, new type of tender with a Limited offer Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14 9TT corridor, which meant that 01388 605080 a new crew could take over We are open: Mon-Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm, without stopping the train. 47-49 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AF Sat 7.00am - 12.00pm Tel: 01388 772671 web: www.hackettandbaines.co.uk Continued on page 3

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In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Acknowledgements Services

MOVING A THING? From £14. Dora Ellison Andi Alice Askew Madeline Pearce Mrs Jean Greaves Call Phil. Phone 01325 321084 18.9.2010 14th September 13th September 6.8.27 or 07790 509925 Thinking of you and missing Happy 1st Birthday Would like to thank family, you every day friends and neighbours for all the lovely Birthday cards RM Fencing & Garden Services and Get Well cards. All outdoor work undertaken. Tel Rob on: 07534 365 680 Love and kisses, Lots of love, Fred, Yvonne & Anthony Gran & Auntie Beverley xxx

Adults Found with learning Happy 1st Birthday Maddie Yale Key. Found near Park difficulties Sheila Thompson View House on Saturday 9th can 13.9.14 Nathan Plews September. receive Three long and lonely years 17th September Contact the Town Crier. care and since the Angels took you support. Arrange by phoning away Lots of love from Mammy, Mobile Phone. Found near 03000 26 79 79 or Daddy & Oliver York Square. Contact the visiting www.durham.gov. xxx Town Crier. uk/learningdisabilities I still love and miss you so much, Steve xxx Annual fundraiser enjoyed by all ages

Congratulations on your 21st Birthday. Dorothy Avery Enjoy your special day! 12.9.16 21! Loads of love, from Mam, Dad, Grace, Shannon & Blake and Emmie xx

Nathan Plews 17th September

Mam, a year has gone so quickly, we thought we would let you know that you will always be with us in our heart and soul

From Son Steven and The children take a break from the dancing. Daughter Valerie Wishing you a great 21st The Railway Institute was with those dancing aged worker Kathryn Jennings Birthday. rocking to the sound of a from 1 and just walking, to and volunteer support Enjoy your celebrations! disco and laughter on Friday 80 and barely walking. worker Zara Lucy Duncan- night as volunteers, friends, The disco was followed son. 21! and supporters of Shildon by a raffle populated with The final total from this, and Alive gathered for their amazing prizes including the various other summer Love from Nanna, Granda, annual fundraiser. a lawnmower from Husq- events, was £1,614.60. Andi Alice Askew Auntie Julie, Uncle Jim, Anna 14th September & Beth The summer had been a varna, a meal at the County Revd David commented full one and with Shildon in Aycliffe Village and much that, “The generosity of Happy 1st Birthday darling xx Alive (A Saint John’s Church else. Shildon people in support Project) contributing to Following a quiz put of Shildon People is just such things as the Fun 4 All together by David Jennings, awesome, this town has so To advertise in The Crier events in the park, a bit of Andrew Farlow began the much to be proud of, not Lots of love, and its sister papers, call fundraising was certainly eagerly awaited bingo with least of which is the strong Grandma, Auntie Claire, called for. Davina Tomlinson the first sense of community that Uncle Howie, Johnny, T: (01388) 775 896 As always with Shildon to have a full house. just erupts in wonderful Bobby & Lottie E: [email protected] Alive events, children and The evening was organised ways all over, thank you families were to the fore, by Shildon Alive’s Advocacy Shildon!” Page 2 Friday 15th September 2017 Issue 835 Shildon & District Town Crier X Factor star, Shanaya Flying Scotsman Atkinson-Jones sings for school returns to Shildon

From page 1 a new date in history. Flying Scotsman will be This allowed it to haul the joined at the Autumn first ever non-stop London Steam Gala event by to Edinburgh service on another guest locomotive, May 1st, reducing the BR Standard Class 2MT journey time to eight No. 78018 – made famous hours. in the film Snowdrift at In 1934, Flying Scotsman Bleath Gill. was clocked at 100mph Gary Campbell, Locomo- on a special test run – of- tion Museum Manager, ficially the first locomotive said: “We’re delighted in the UK to have reached to be able to provide a that speed. chance to view this iconic In 2004, the National locomotive. Railway Museum purchased “Flying Scotsman has the locomotive as part of attracted thousands of the national collection. visitors since its inaugural In 2016 Flying Scotsman run in 2016 and we look took to the rails as part of forward to the locomotive its inaugural run, in which making an appearance at thousands of trainspotters Shildon which is steeped in and steam fans witnessed railway history.” It’ll be madness at Shanaya Atkinson-Jones with proud grandparents Sheila and John Atkinson. The X Factor star, Shanaya helped her realise there was has been very supportive. the Civic Hall Atkinson-Jones was back in power in her voice. “I can hardly move in Tesco her home town of Newton Soon she was entering and now for well wishers,” she It may very well be A spokesperson said: “You Aycliffe on Friday to sing for winning talent contests, be- says. “I have lots of new fol- ‘madness’ at the Civic Hall can come along in your a playground full of parents, ginning with the inaugural lowers on social media and on Thursday 21st, Friday Baggy Trousers but don’t pupils and staff at Sugar Aycliffe’s Got Talent before try to reply to everyone.” 22nd, Saturday 23rd Sep- cause an Embarrassment in Hill Primary School, where graduating to Open Mic UK Proud grandparent John tember at 7.30pm and also the Sun and the Rain. Shanaya’s mother, Belinda where she came second Atkinson, president of on Sunday 24th September “It Must Be Love that you works as a social learning overall. Shildon AFC, says that Sha- at 2pm. will come along and pay mentor. It was there she was spotted naya’s success is a delight: This will be caused by The £5.50 for an adult ticket or Shanaya, who sang Say by head of talent at Syco “Hopefully something good Tearaways Theatre Group’s £3.50 for a child. Something by A Great Big Entertainment, Barney comes of it and she finds a present production of the “Ring the House Of Fun on World in her debut on the Addison, who suggested career in singing that she Madness-themed musical, 01388 774838 to prebook hit ITV show, took time she go along to a private loves so much.” Our House. tickets.” before the performance to audition in Middlesbrough. “It would mean everything,” speak to The Crier. “A couple of weeks later says Shanaya of winning The “I’ve just always sang,” I got a phone call saying I X Factor. “It’s everyone’s she said when asked when could be in front of The X dream, isn’t it? Even people Blast off at Library she realised she could sing. Factor judges very soon,” who can’t sing dream of it.” “I didn’t realise I was any she says, matter of factly. But regardless of the Blast Off, a drama audience Alba, who is better than anyone else, but Meeting and outcome of this adventure, workshop exploring space a puppet, will take the people started to tell me I The X Factor team, she Shanaya says she is now set with storytelling, puppets children on a tour of the was quite good and that I admits has “been like a on a singing career: “I’ll and craft for young space library exploring and should pursue it further. dream. The night I was given never stop singing, regard- explorers aged 3-7 years, weaving a story. “It really started when I six yesses,” she recalls, “I less of what happens. Even will take place at Shildon Everyone will join in to played Joseph in the school went to bed, woke up the if it’s just pubs and clubs, Library on Saturday 16th make their own space nativity and people kept ap- next day and thought it was I’ll still sing.” September from 9.30am. rockets to take home and proaching my mum saying a dream. With a manager and pro- Join Alba the Astronaut as continue their journey and ‘your daughter should be a “But it turned out to be fessional voice coach now she blasts off into space adventures in space. singer’.” real,” she chuckles, almost employed, the music world to discover all sorts of The session will cost £1 The quietly spoken Shanaya still needing to be con- seems to believe that we wonderful things on her per child. To book a place says that being given the vinced. will be hearing a lot more journey. contact Shildon Library on boy’s part while in an all girl Since the show, Shanaya of Shanaya’s powerful and With help from the 03000 269526. school was the catalyst that says the local community soulful singing in future. 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Shildon Community Bus has 9.30 and 12 noon, Monday recently received a grant to Friday, and complete a from the County Durham simple registration form. Community Foundation There is a small registration to ensure the continued fee to cover administrative provision of cost effective costs. transport. A spokesperson for the The service is currently service said, “We are a available to groups located totally voluntary organisa- within 10 miles of Shildon. tion and we provide drivers There are two 16 seater for our buses at no charge. buses, one of which is The only cost is a very com- disability equipped, and petitive mileage charge. there are no limits on the All our drivers are trained distance travelled or desti- and tested to the D.V.L.A. nations. MIDAS standard and are To access the service, retested as specified. groups only need to contact “So if you and your group the Community Bus office are interested please feel on 01388 773666 between free to call.” Join the open circle

On Monday 18th Septem- under 18s must be accom- ber the guest speaker and panied by an adult. demonstrator at Shildon “The committee is pleased Spiritualist Church will be to announce that the Samson, one of the earliest Hackworth locomotives in existence, remains on display at Dawn Alderson. healing sessions are up and Canada’s Nova Scotia Museum of Industry. A spokesperson com- running again on Thursday “John” George Davidson Although relatively slow, home, driving the Samson mented, “The service evenings at 6.30pm, so was to leave his home they were to prove strong until the locomotive’s re- starts at 7pm and we offer why not pop in and you’ll in Railway Terrace, New and reliable, ideal for long tirement. a very warm welcome to leave feeling refreshed Shildon, for the last time days of hauling coal along Whilst still driving his everyone. Our popular and relaxed. All we ask is in 1839. the 6½ mile length of track. faithful Samson, in 1867 open circle is on Wednes- a small donation. Come Travelling with fellow Soho With John Davidson driving John was to witness the day evenings starting at along and try it, you’ll be Works man, John Brown Samson, the first 2½ miles birth of a new nation, 7pm. Please note that made very welcome.” Stubbs, he was to board of the Albion Railway with Nova Scotia one of the Scottish brig Ythan at was opened with great the founding states of J. D GAS Newcastle, on what for him ceremony on 19th Septem- the Dominion of Canada. LJL Plastering would turn out to be a one ber 1839. The New Shildon boy had SERVICES Services way voyage to Nova Scotia. Hercules and Buddle gave become a first generation BOILER John, accompanied by his rides to members of the Canadian. INSTALLATIONS, All aspects of internal master mechanic compan- public; each hauling 35 After retirement in the SERVICE & REPAIR and external plastering ion, were charged with cars, loaded with 700 pas- early 1880s Samson was Gas Safe Registered covered. Damp proofing delivering, assembling and sengers, experiencing an to languish on a scrappage All plumbing & gas specialist. Call today for trialling the locomotives “iron horse” in action for line, before being rescued work carried out your free quotation Samson, Hercules and the first time. in 1893 and displayed at Tel: 07826527952 Buddle in the New World. The only negative on the the Chicago World Fair as 01388 720009 07760 886 769 Following the earlier day was an unfortunate an antique. success of Hackworth’s incident when an over When rescued she still bore Russian locomotive, excited dog was run over the original maker’s plate: NEED A VAN? Timothy Hackworth’s Soho by a train. Timothy Hackworth, New Valley Works had received an The remaining four miles of Shildon, August 1838. Wrought Iron JOHN’S VAN order from the General the track were completed Acquired by the Baltimore High Quality Gates LIGHT REMOVALS Mining Association to in May 1840, when all three and Ohio Railway Company, supply three locomotives locomotives began a forty Samson and her passenger Garden Fences - Wall Railings ANYTHING MOVED - Free Estimates & to serve the coal mines year life of hard graft, carriage were restored for FROM £10 | LICENSED of Pictou County, running hauling coal from the mines posterity. Advice on any project WASTE CARRIER - Experienced Tradesmen on the newly constructed to the coast. The locomotive was to - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Albion Railway - the first lo- The line, which replaced return to Nova Scotia in Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 01388 818286 comotives to run in British an earlier horse drawn 1927 and was displayed Email: [email protected] North America. tramway, had taken some outside Halifax station until www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 07914 032280 Constructed at New four years to build and 1950 (the passenger coach Shildon’s Soho Works, involved the removal of was to remain and can still under the guidance of 400,000 cubic yards of rock be viewed at the Baltimore Hackworth’s brother and earth, using oxteams and Ohio Railway Museum.) 99 Albert Street, Shildon, DL4 2DN Thomas, the three locomo- and horsecarts. It was a Samson was then moved tives were built to early major feat of engineer- to the Stellarton, New New Tyres - Various Brands design principles, with a ing in its own right, with , and is currently Very competitive prices six coupled wheel con- three major bridges and on display at the Nova figuration and a return flue fifteen smaller bridges and Scotia Museum of Industry, All fitted while you wait boiler. culverts constructed. the oldest surviving loco- We are stockists of Landsail Tyres The fireman and driver Whilst John Stubbs was motive in the country, and worked separately on open to return to New Shildon, one of the earliest of Hack- Tel: 01388 777689 platforms at either end of John Davidson chose to worth’s locomotives still in the locomotive. make a life in his new existence. Page 4 Friday 15th September 2017 Issue 835 Shildon & District Town Crier Leek shows at Old Shildon and Harvest celebrations the Fox and Hounds Harvest Celebrations will on the 17th Services of Cel- be taking place at the Sal- ebration will take place at It was the Old Shildon WMC vation Army on Cross Street 10am and 6pm. leek show at the weekend on Saturday 16th and All events are free entry. and Gary Richardson won Sunday 17th September. A Coffee Morning will also first prize with 244 cubic The MAD (Make a Differ- be taking place at the Army inches. ence) Choir from Newton on Saturday 23rd Septem- His father Brian was 2nd, Aycliffe will be performing ber, between 10am and 12 being put back a place with at 6pm on the 16th, while noon. 284. Tommy Gray was third with 249. Gary pretty much cleaned Supporters Club up in the veg section, winning each of one fresh pulled onion, two lottery jackpot rises dressed onions, three flat bottomed onions, Shildon AFC Supporters 8, 11 and 12. The £25 con- beetroot, tomatoes, inter- Club lottery, drawn on solation prize was won by mediate leek and tray of Sunday 10th September, Sharon Tomlinson. veg categories. failed to produce a winner, This week, to claim the Barry Lowery won the meaning that the jackpot jackpot £850 players must parsnips and long carrots, has now risen to £850. choose the winning combi- while Dave Snowball won Last Sunday’s numbers nation of 6 numbers from the stump carrots. were confirmed as 1, 3, 4, the remaining 11. In the flower section, Barry Tickets for the lottery can Lowery won the vase of Domestics Direct be bought from various flowers, the sprays and outlets in the town as well Appliance Repairs vase of three chrysanthe- Gary Richardson won first prize at Old Shildon WMC leek as on Sunday evenings prior mum. to the draw which takes show with 244 cubic inches. Washing Machines, Tumble Gary Richardson won the Dryers, Electric Cookers, place during the Support- vase of dahlias and Dave G Grey was second with bottomed onions and I Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers ers’ Club Quiz Night, begin- Snowball the carnation. 115 and B Woodward was Thompson the tomatoes. ning at 8pm. Down at the Fox And 3rd. In the flower section, T free local call out Tickets can also be Hounds, Joss Aldworth won Joss also won the long Laybourne won the poms Call Darren bought online via PayPal his 4th show of the season, carrots, the tray of veg, and gladiolas, M Dial the by emailing numbers and winning with 267 cubic the parsnips and shallots. button hole rose, and I Daytime: 07949 905 581 payment supportersclub@ inches. M Dial won the flat Thompson the carnation. Evening: 01388 721 882 shildonafc.com An invitation to discover what Greenfield Community College A Specialist Arts & Science School can offer your child Year 6 OPEN EVENTS 2017

Raising Aspirations and Transforming Lives in a Successful Learning Community Sunnydale Campus Aycliffe Campus Thursday 28th September 6.30 - 8.30pm Thursday 5th October 6.30 - 8.30pm Wednesday 18th October 1.45 - 3.00pm Wednesday 18th October 1.45 - 3.00pm [email protected] A warm welcome from Executive Headteacher, David Priestley at 6.30pm Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 835 Friday 15th September 2017 Page 5 SCYPAN Dianne joins Tess and Betty in nominations open charity Great North Run

The SCYPAN Children & group is to sponsor the Young Peoples Awards SCYPAN Award Trophies for Ceremony is a way to the next three years, thank reward the exceptional you all for your continued achievements of Shildon’s support and generosity. Children and Young People, To get involved in the who often go unseen and SCYPAN Children & unrewarded. Young People’s Awards This year’s Awards Ceremony, you can Ceremony will take place nominate a child or young on Wednesday 18th person under one of the 7 October, at Shildon Civic categories listed: Perform- Hall. ing Arts Award; Can Do A spokesperson for Shildon Award; Sports or Physical Town Council commented, Activity Award; Young “These awards are made Persons Choice Award; possible by the contin- Community Champion ued support of our local Award; Schools Awards and partners, including Theatre the Chloe Clark Special Groups CATS and TYKES, Achievement & Recogni- who continue to fund raise tion Award. to help make this event Nomination forms can happen, along with livin. be downloaded at www. Special thanks also to the shildon.gov.uk/scypan. Shildon Community Safety Closing date for applica- Group who have dedicated tions is Friday 15th Sep- themselves for 17 years to tember and can be emailed keeping Shildon safe. The to [email protected]. Elisabeth Moffatt, Tess Tickle, Dianne, Yazmyn and Neil Howe and Emma Royd after completing the Great North Run for Butterwick Hospice. The Howe family from after an outing to Black- While Dianne had run the Shildon joined a trio of pool and decided on the race once previously and local celebrities; drag spur of the moment to take Neil was taking part in his Have your say... queens, Tess Tickle and up the challenge of Great eighth run, it was a first Letters Emma Royd and Goggle- North Run. time experience for all of D e a r Ed i t o r, box star Elisabeth (Betty) Dianne’s husband Neil and the other runners. Re: Shildon Methodist Friday Lunch Club. Moffatt to form a team of daughter Yazmyn made up Dianne, Yazmyn and Neil We regret that due to unforeseen circumstances runners raising funds for the group who decided to have raised over £1,800 so we have had to indefinitely postpone the restart Butterwick Hospice. raise funds for the hospice far and are still accepting of our popular Friday Lunch Group, and we Dianne, who runs the Dianne based at Woodhouse Lane donations on Yazmyn’s extend our apologies to all our loyal customers. White Academy of Dance in in Bishop Auckland, which justgiving page, which can We are seeking to resolve the problems and will the town explained that the provides care and support be found on the fundraising keep you advised of progress. run came about when she, for those with progressive platform by searching for Elisabeth, Tess and Emma life limiting ilnesses and ‘Yasmyn Kyle’ at justgiv- Do you have time on your hands and are looking were chatting on a bus their families. ing.com. for a new volunteering challenge? Then why not join our friendly kitchen team, perhaps to organise the running of the club; from menu Over 50s invited to Afternoon planning to maintenance of Health and Safety requirements; or alternately to help the team Tea Dance with food preparation, serving of the lunches a n d clearin g up af ter ward s (dishwa sher in use). Age UK County Durham’s your sparkly shoes and get provide live organ music We are there from 10am to 2pm, but if you Come Eat Together team ready to dance the after- and keep everyone dancing could only come for a shorter time this can be are hosting an exciting noon away at this special to the ever popular modern accommodated. Interested? Then ring Joan on afternoon tea dance for celebration tea dance ballroom and sequence 01388 772604 for more information. We look the over 50s of County for International Older dances.” forward to hearing from you to enable us to Durham. People’s Day and Silver The Afternoon Tea Dance keep this much appreciated community group The dance is the perfect Sunday. will take place on Friday operating. opportunity to have a deli- “There will be live music, 6th October at The Masonic Thank you cious home cooked after- afternoon tea and a raffle Hall, Ferryhill. John M Studham, Shildon Methodist Church. noon tea in between two with great prizes to be Afternoon tea will be hours of dancing to live won, all for the bargain served after an hour of organ music. price of £8. dancing and followed Andrea Goldie, Develop- “The talented Michael up with another hour of ment Worker said: “Put on Foxcroft will continue to grooving the day away. The party atmosphere will Andrew’s Roofing Bishop’s Sports Bar begin at 1pm until 4pm and The complete roofing service Kingsway - 01388 601439 the bar will be open for New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs EVERY THURSDAY drinks on arrival. Slating & Tiling - Felting QUIZ NIGHTS “Come along to dance or and Pointing Sat 16th TIME CHECK just enjoy the music, said a spokesperson. “Everyone UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits Sun 17th FROSTIE is welcome. For more in- & Flat Roofing Specialist Sat 23rd E L I Sun 24th TIME CHECK formation or to book your Free Estimates Sat 30th BELTA place, contact the Come Tel 01388 605489 Sun 1st JD & THE Eat Together Team on 0191 07986 217936 WOODSMAN 374 657 7.” Page 6 Friday 15th September 2017 Issue 835 Shildon & District Town Crier Husky puppies Giving young people new stolen experiences

NCS, or to use its full title, the ‘National Citizenship Service’ has, this summer seen a number of Shildon young people volunteering, raising money for charity, and discovering their own sense of vocation. Saint John’s Church has played its part, hosting, at no cost, a fundraiser organised by Lexie Cleasby and supporting the young people in a variety of ways. For one young person, Laura Edwards, the ex- Puppies like the ones pictured were stolen last week. perience allowed her to discover what her next Between Wednesday 6th Have you recently pur- steps in life should be, and Thursday 7th Septem- chased one, or been helping her to answer that ber, a number of husky offered one? Anyone with all important ‘what now?’ puppies (similar to those any information is urged question as school was left pictured) were stolen to contact PC 132 Akiens behind. from the New Shildon at Shildon Neighbourhood Volunteering at Bildershaw area. Police Team on 101. Animal Rescue as part of the NCS experience Laura graduated from the pro- gramme at the end of the Laura Edwards receives her NCS certificate. Do you summer and Revd David presented her certificate her so she applied for and their aspirations. Laura has have on Sunday to the applause was accepted at Houghall been involved in church of her church family. College starting this week. life for several years so to Having been uncertain Revd David commented, see her grow into a confi- leaflets about her future the ex- “giving young people new dent young person, making perience convinced Laura experiences broadens their positive steps towards the for your that animal care was for opportunities and grows adult world is a delight.” business? Once Upon a Memory The Crier is perform at Holly Lodge delivered to around 6,000 homes

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Houses To Let Heating & In Shildon, Plumbing Services Gas Safe Registered Newton Aycliffe, Boiler Servicing Stanley & Consett Repairs Upgrades The residents were delighted with the music, as well as the singer’s costumes. From £70 per week All Plumbing & Gas Work Staff and residents enjoyed rock ‘n’ roll/big band swing listening to the music and Free Quotes a lovely afternoon at show, performed for the seeing the lovely outfits DSS Welcome Phone Paul on Holly Lodge Care Home residents, families and the singer wore,” said a 07967 679 998 Ferryhill Based on Maddison Street, when staff. spokesperson for the care 01325 484 846 Once Upon a Memory, a “It was very enjoyable home. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 835 Friday 15th September 2017 Page 7 n Crier Shildon w ict o Sport & Dist r T

Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon prepare for FA Cup John keeps up perfect with league win at Stockton GNR attendance

Shildon’s Matty Robson converted the crucial penalties that ensured Shildon maintain their unbeaten start to the season at Stockton Town. Photo: Tom Clegg. A depleted Shildon side half, the home side hit the Altrincham visit Dean struggled to victory against post, Liversedge pulled off Street this Saturday (16th), the Northern League’s an impossible save from five years after knocking bottom club, Stockton the rebound, and from that Shildon out of the cup at Town last Saturday, but two save, the ball was thumped the same round. second half Matty Robson against the underside of Since then, the penalties eventually saw the bar from close range. club have dropped two di- John Gray, enjoying a post-run refreshment, is one of the the Railwaymen maintain That the Shildon goal- visions in the pyramid but small group who have completed all 37 Great North Runs. their unbeaten record with keeper was the clear man still sit two leagues above a 0-2 away win. of the match told the story Shildon, in the Northern Last Sunday a large Carrie Whensley (2.34.23 It may have been different of the game, which proved Premier League. number of members from PB, first half-marathon), had Stockton converted that at least two football- After the Stockton match, Shildon Running & Athlet- Andie Lowrey (2.42.38), any of their numerous first ing clichés continue to hold Shildon assistant manager ics Club ran and supported Julie Cane (2.42.38) and half chances, but a combi- true: when you’re strug- Micky Barron was realistic the Great North Run. Sarah Freeman (2.46.04). nation of bad fortune and gling the luck goes against about his side’s prospects: Twenty runners from In his 37th Great North outstanding goalkeeping you and in order to win “We shouldn’t win, but we the club took part in the Run, John Gray was the by Nick Liversedge kept titles, you must sometimes feel we can beat anyone at largest half marathon in last Shildon runner home them from recording their convert poor displays into Dean Street,” he said. the world. with a time of 2 hours, 46 first positive result of the maximum points. The club will be hoping for The club saw two first-time minutes and 58 seconds. season. Shildon now have a full the backing of a healthy half marathon runners, John is one of a very small In an astonishing sequence week to prepare for a po- home crowd as they enter two course personal bests group of people that have midway through the first tential giant-killing when the field at 3pm. and a 37-timer all take completed every single part. GNR since it started, The first runner home was and the club are looking Over 40s back to winning ways Jon Marshall with a time forward to cheering him of 1 hour, 19 minutes and on in number 38 next year! Shildon over 40s got back Scott and Bannister and in complete control of the 53 seconds (169th overall) Along with the runners, to winning ways after a 2-0 soon was at home defend- game with the away side followed by Matthew SRAC also provided 16 win over The Doxy Lad in ing rather than causing not troubling McMahon in Lomax (1.29.28), Colin Wild volunteers to man the the league on their first havoc in the opponents’ the home team’s goal. (1.35.15), Richard Trowles baggage buses. home game of the season half. Shildon had a chance to (1.34.12, course PB), Hazel The volunteers look to be played at the Rec. After 30 minutes Shildon’s extend their lead, but with Johnson (1.42, course PB), forward to the support There were major changes pressure paid off and some wayward shooting Dave Johnston (1.48.58), they provide, and meeting to the team due to holidays from a corner, Garry Scott the scores remained level. Drew Griffiths (1.53.22), participants every year but the squad’s strength headed the ball into the However, they had the Stephen Scorer (1.58.06), almost as much as those in depth this season made net to give the home side perfect opportunity to Dave Little (2.00.41), who run the course. sure it did not impact on a 1-0 lead. put the game to bed when Michelle Williams (2.01), You can find out more the team. But Scott was not finished Davis won a penalty after Linda Kelly (2.01), Paula about Shildon Running After a shaky start at the there. He popped up again being tripped in the box. Townsley (2.11.15), Helen & Athletic Club at www. back due to some wayward in the box after a beauti- Bannister must have had Race (2.11.15), Shannon shildonrunning.co.uk and passing, they soon took fully weighted free kick by Wheldon’s boots on from Ross (2.11.16, first ever follow them on Twitter control of the game with Bannister caused confusion last week as he tamely hit GNR), Julie New (2.19.50), @ShildonRunning. some fluid one touch in the Doxy defence an the ball back to the Doxy football. slotted home to make it 2-0 goalkeeper. After an early injury to at half time. This Saturday, Shildon are facebook.com/ Costello, Bowtell made his The second half continued at home again at the Rec shildontowncrier debut in defence alongside as the first with Shildon with kick off at 10.30am. Page 8 Friday 15th September 2017 Issue 835 Shildon & District Town Crier