Published at: Friday 28th October 2016 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 790 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] 1,000 Can Challenge exceeds Crime season at all expectations local libraries

A trio of crime writers are and noon. promising to lift the lid on Elswehere in the County the art of the ‘whodunit’ John Dean, author of 12 next week. crime novels including John Dean, Matt Hilton Strange Little Girl and the and Stephen Booth will be Long Dead, will be visiting visiting Durham County Library on Council libraries, includ- Wednesday 2nd November ing Shildon’s, to talk from 2pm to 3pm and about their work. Chester-le-Street Library The talks are part of a the next day from 2.30pm crime fiction season at li- to 3.30pm. braries across the county. A journalist with more Best-selling crime novelist than three decades’ ex- Stephen Booth is a former perience, John spent a newspaper reporter and number of years working the author of 16 novels as a crime reporter. featuring Derbyshire de- Author Matt Hilton, who tectives Ben Cooper and quit his career as a po- Everyone attending St John’s Cafe Church was astounded at the final result. Diane Fry. Translated into liceman to pursue his love The appeal for 1,000 tins Thornhill Primary School, Revd David “we saw the 15 languages, his books of writing, visits Spenny- of food by St John’s Church saw tins of food brought number of families with have won awards on both moor Library on Thursday came to a dramatic close into the church by the bag children needing basic sides of the Atlantic and 3rd November from 11am on Sunday 23rd October, as full. Shildon Alive (A Saint food support double, while are currently in develop- to noon, and several young people raced John’s Church project) es- Shildon was one of only 12 ment for a TV series. Library on the same day to count the vast numbers tablished with Big Lottery local authority areas in He will be visiting Shildon from 3pm to 4pm. received before the 7pm funding in 2013, has seen a Co. Durham that saw its Library on Friday 4th Tickets for all talks are deadline. steady increase of those in economic fortunes continue November, from 2.30pm priced at £1 and are avail- The appeal, supported by food poverty over the years to decline over the last to 3.30pm. You can also able from each library. Primary with over 6,000 meals dis- three years.” catch him at Newton For contact details visit School, St. John’s CofE tributed throughout 2015. However, while this might Aycliffe Library on the www.durham.gov.uk/ (aided) Primary School and “This summer” commented appear a bleak picture the same day, between 11am libraries. community has also seen an outpouring of generosity and mutual support that has exceeded all expectations. In appealing for 1,000 tins the church was hoping to see food support secured 05/11/2016 Blackpool Illuminations £14.50 £13.50 for the next couple of 05/11/2016 Leeds Market £12.50 £11.50 months. What was actually collected, however, was 12/11/2016 Christmas Market £12.50 £11.50 more than double this with 12/11/2016 Doncaster Christmas Market £14.50 £13.50 a final total, announced by 19/11/2016 York Christmas Shopper - 15 year-old Megan McTear- nan, as 2,038 tins ranging St Nicholas Fair £15.50 £14.50 from fine steak to baked 19/11/2016 Leeds Christmas Shopper £12.50 £11.50 beans. 26/11/2016 Bury Christmas Market £16.50 £15.50 “This is an amazing result” 26/11/2016 Carlisle Christmas Shopper £14.00 £13.00 said Revd David when the applause and cheering 03/12/2016 York Xmas Shopping £15.50 £14.50 subsided, “it is a perfect MOTs, SERVICING AND REPAIRS 04/12/2016 Manchester Xmas Shopping £17.00 £16.00 example of local people, 10/12/2016 Leeds Market £12.50 £11.50 looking out for local TEL: 01388 778070 10/12/2016 Liverpool Xmas Shopper £16.00 £15.00 people, Shildon has much to be proud of.” As the 6pm Sunday night Café Church AIR-CON Book online at drew to an end an army of volunteers armed with www.garnettscoaches.com carrier bags started to bag RE-GAS the food ensuring that no one will go hungry in Shildon or call 01388 604419 this winter. ONLY £40

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All about local people...

In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthday Memories Birthdays

John Ross Geoffrey Sygrove Tommy Rigg Stephen Maddison Derek Colvin 28th October 31.10.2015 28.10.43 Ellwood 27.10.1956 28th October 1 Year has gone since you In memory of Geoffrey Tears instead of wishes passed away, Flowers instead of cards Remembering our dear Loved and missed, Sadly missed by all the You left us precious every day family Dad & Granda on his memories 90th Birthday That will stay within our hearts Memories of you will never grow old, Gail, Paul Like Autumn leaves they xxx Love Brian, Jean turn to gold, & Family Deep in our hearts your xx Your loving Wife Ann memory is kept, & Family Someone so special we’ll xxx never forget

HOW OLD?!!!! Happy 60th Birthday Derek Tommy Rigg Forever loved and always Always in our hearts and missed, Christopher Hay always thinking of you From all your loving family 60! xxx 30.10.2006 Happy 73rd Birthday Dad Lots of love from Mam x In loving memory of a much-loved Son & Brother Grandad John Ross Birthdays They say there is a reason Loved and missed Love from Deborah, They say that time will heal, Andrew, Kylie-Ann, Derek Colvin But neither time nor reason, Natasha & Jonathan Happy 60th Derek Will change the way we feel Marion 30.10.16 Love from Wayne, Lee, Jade, Natalie, For no-one knows the Jeanette, Trevor, Jamie, Kurt, heartache Sam, Mark, Great Grandchild That lies behind our smiles, Tommy Rigg 28.10.43 Lewis & Izzy xxx No-one knows how many x times Happy 73rd Birthday Dad We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something, Always thinking of you, Derek Colvin So there won’t be any doubt, Love Dawn, Shawn, Happy 60th Derek Maurice Gibson You’re so wonderful Darren & Theo to think of, 1.11.16 But so hard to be without In loving memory of a much-loved Dad, Grandad Happy 70th Birthday Marion & Father-in-Law Tommy Rigg Love from Diane, Doug 28.10.43 & Family 70! x Love Mam, Sister, Brother Always in our hearts, Always thinking of you on Special wishes, Sadly missed by Julie, Paul, this special day Love Thelma, Nora, Gillian Colin, Lynn, Adam, Melanie, & all your friends Derek Colvin Family & Friends xx Christopher Hay Happy 60th Derek 30.10.2006 Love from Beverley, Ian, Leanne, Anthony, Shauna, 10 years on Maisy & Jacob We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, From Stephen What we would give to x hear your voice Hazel Highfield Geoffrey Sygrove And see your face again 31.10.2015 (Nee Baglin) 1st November Loving memories of We know that you Derek Colvin Geoffrey are with us Sending much of your love, Fred Horlock Happy 80th Birthday Mam, OMG And in return we are November 1st Have a fabulous holiday in In our hearts you will Australia always stay, loved and sending As I opened my eyes this remembered every day Our love high up above morning 60! I looked up to Heaven above, 70! Lots of love Derek I whispered ‘Happy Birthday Dad’ Lots of love from Christine, From your loving Wife Ben, George, Becky, Tony, From Elaine, Ian, Barbara, Love Uncle Steve, Auntie And send you all my love Dean & Rachel xxxx Alyssa & Tilly Sons Geoffrey, Robert Geta & Charlie x xx & Families xxx From Chrissy, Allen & family xxxx

Page 2 Friday 28th October 2016 Issue 790 Shildon & District Town Crier Be a bright spark this bonfire Classifieds season All about local people... People in Shildon and the fireworks. illegal for anyone under surrounding areas are being • Anyone wishing to the age of 18 to be in pos- Births Found urged to play it safe in the hold their own display is session of fireworks in a run-up to bonfire night. strongly urged to read public space. Purse firework instructions care- Members of the council’s Coates Found in Lilburn Close on is working with other fully and keep everyone at trading standards team will 17th October 2016 Saturday 15th October members of the Safe a safe distance. be out and about visiting Please ring 01388 349405 • Only put rubbish and re- retailers over the coming Congratulations Jonathan & Durham Partnership to Kate on the arrival of your ensure residents have a safe cycling bins out on the day weeks to offer advice baby girl and Sister Services and happy 5th November. of collection and return about the safe storage and for Henry From 31st October, neigh- them as soon as possible to sale of fireworks. Hair Design avoid any waste being used Retailers and residents Everly Kate bourhood wardens will Mobile hairdresser carry out extra patrols in as fuel for bonfires. are also reminded that 7lb 9oz Over 25 years experience hot spot areas to check • Ensure yards and gardens certain fireworks, includ- OAP reduced rates are clear of rubbish that ing bangers, air bombs and Call Lynn on 079042 19997 for illegal bonfires, which will be removed. They could be set alight or used jumping jacks, are banned will be on duty until 7th for bonfires. in the UK. This is regard- Lots of love and best MOVING A THING? November. • Don’t buy fireworks from less of whether they are CE wishes, from Mam, Dad, From £14. Call Phil. Meanwhile, representa- social media sites or from marked and approved for Grandad, Andrew, Phone 01325 321084 tives from private houses as sellers sale in other EU countries. or Rachael & Max 07790 509 925 and Fire and are often unlicensed and Andrew Allison, commu- xxxxx Rescue Service (CDDFRS) the fireworks supplied can nity safety manager for COMMUNITY NEWS IS will be visiting schools be both illegal and danger- CDDFRS, said, “Fireworks NOW VAT REGISTERED around the county to talk ous. can seriously injure and Found about the importance • Report the sale of fire- scar people for life if they From 1st October 2016, works to children or the are not treated with care. Community Newspaper Support of staying safe around Set of 4 Keys CIC is VAT registered. 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Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 790 Friday 28th October 2016 Page 3 Employability & IT Meet real-life heroes at family support fun day

Starting on Thursday 3rd nities, job search support Residents of Shildon will want to celebrate them and get involved.” November, Jubilee Fields and benefit advice, as well have the chance to find out and give people the op- Emergency services, in- Community Centre will be as support on using com- more about the work of portunity to see the vast cluding the police, fire holding weekly Employabil- puters and tablets. our real-life superheroes, range of work that they service, mountain rescue, ity & IT Support Sessions. For more details contact at a family fun day hosted do, every day. coastguard and RNLI will The free sessions, which Catherine or Elloise on by Ron Hogg, Durham's "I am delighted to be be attending, as well as will take place between 01740 652000 or email en- Police, Crime and Victims’ hosting this event for the the stars of Police Inter- 10am and 12 noon, will quiries@cornforthpartner- Commissioner. second time, which will ceptors, currently showing provide training opportu- ship.org. The free event is to be enable local organisa- on Channel 5. held this Saturday, 29th tions, large and small, to There will also be oppor- October, at The Locomo- showcase what they do. tunities to meet the police Tables available for tion Museum in Shildon. “As well as the fun element dogs and get involved in in- Following the success of of the event, visitors teractive exhibitor stands, Christmas Fair last year’s event, Ron will also have access to such as Crime Scene Inves- is encouraging families displays with commu- tigation, a treasure hunt, throughout County nity safety advice and the a fancy dress competition Village Hall 07790 670 298 after 5pm Durham and Darlington to support services available and plenty of other fun Christmas Fair is set to and leave a message with attend. He said, “There to them, particularly for activities for kids. take place on Saturday your number, name and are hundreds of superhe- victims of crime. There More information can be 19th November, from type of stall. roes in our communities will be lots to do and see, found at www.durham- 10am until 12 noon. Details of entrance and, quite often, their and I really encourage pcc.gov.uk or search for If you would like to book tickets and gifts avail- work goes unnoticed. I residents to come along Durham PCC on Facebook. a table at a cost of £5 able will be published at (payable on the day), call a later date. Teen caught in fire heading ‘in Coffee morning the right direction’ St. John’s Church’s next 11.30am. coffee morning will take There will be the usual A teenager who was caught days ago that the doctors process of raising funds for place on Saturday 29th cake stall and all are in a house fire earlier told us he only had a few travel costs to the RVI, as October, from 10am to welcome to attend. this month is now out of hours left to live. We rang well as to replace items lost his induced coma and is everybody to tell them to in the fire by Mrs Robinson, H lidays4Dogs responding to doctors. come to the hospital. There Troy’s grandmother. Teesside and Darlington Going away? Need a caring Valley Troy Mackinlay suffered were 22 of us all sitting in So far, £588 has been raised alternative to kennels for your dog? Wrought Iron third degree burns across 90 the waiting room and we towards their £1,000 target. FREE REGISTRATION High Quality Gates percent of his body when he thought he wasn’t going to If you would to help the 5* Holiday for your dog Garden Fences - Wall Railings was caught in the blaze in make it through the night. family, you can donate by Approved local carers Albert Street on Friday 14th “On Sunday, the doctors visiting justgiving.com and Complete peace of mind for - Free Estimates & you and your dog Advice on any project October. asked him to stick his searching for Abra Wood. 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Page 4 Friday 28th October 2016 Issue 790 Shildon & District Town Crier CATS go from Annie to Sounds of the Poppins season

Shildon Methodist Church and accompanist Stephen welcomes Northern Voices Sild, will be performing a to their Sounds of the mix of traditional, modern Season concert on Saturday and Christmas music. 3rd December. Tickets cost £7 and can be The choir has over 40 reserved by calling 01388 singers who, along with 777592 or 01388 775355. Musical Director Gillian Sild Starts 7.30pm. Spiritualist Church welcome

Shildon Spiritualist and, as usual, refresh- Church on Middleton Road ments will be available offers everyone a warm afterwards. welcome on Sunday An Open Circle will be 30th October, when the held as usual on Wednes- guest for the evening will day evenings, starting at be Mrs Susan Robinson 7pm. Admission is only £1 Just some of the cast from CATS’ most recent production, Annie. Smalley. and raffle tickets will be Susan is no stranger to on sale. Having just finished their A Spoonful Of Sugar, Jolly group’s rehearsals. There the Church and has always “We welcome you to stay latest show Annie, the Holiday, and Chim Chim is no commitment to join, proved to be a popular for tea and coffee after- CATS Youth Theatre Group Cheree. just sit and watch one speaker and medium. wards,” encouraged a are now embarking on “We are on the lookout for evening.” The service starts at 6pm spokesperson. rehearsals for their next young people aged 9 to 15 The CATS group have a production Mary Poppins, years who would like to be long history of performing another musical family a part of this production, musical productions, as favourite. be it singing, dancing or well as entertaining at fun For those we love A spokesperson for the acting. days, fetes, charity shows, group said, “Auditions and “For any young people care homes and Christmas but see no longer rehearsals will start in the who would like to join or specials. next week or two on the are a bit undecided, we For more information call group’s next show, which would like to invite them 01388 774838 or 07747 826 Shildon Methodist welcome. has the ever popular songs along to see one of the 324. Church will be holding The service will include, a Memorial Service on amongst other things, Sunday 6th November at prayers, readings, Deadline looms for secondary 6pm. poems, music and quiet The service, conducted time. school applications by Rev. Andy Bryer, will A spokesperson for the be open to anyone in the church commented, community who wishes to “Please feel free to come Parents in and around where to send their children phoning 03000 265896 or by remember, during a time and remember and give Shildon are reminded that is a big one. writing to the School Admis- of worship, someone thanks for someone you the deadline is looming to “In our county we benefit sions and Transport Team who has died. The loss have known who has apply for secondary school from many schools with at Durham County Council, may have been recent or died and who still holds a places for their children. superb facilities and dedi- County Hall, Durham, DH1 some time ago. All are place in your heart.” Applications for the next cated, talented staff, and 5UJ. academic year, which starts we hope that through our If posting, the forms should in September 2017, need to admissions system mums be sent back using signed for Bishop’s Sports Bar DOUGLAS be made by 31st October and dads can express their or special delivery services. Kingsway - 01388 601439 ELECTRICAL 2016. preferences which they Offers of places will be LIVE IN OCT & NOV & TV AERIAL Cllr Ossie Johnson, Durham believe will ensure their made to parents on 1st SERVICES County Council’s Cabinet children enjoy a happy and March 2017. Sat 29th TIME CHECK Tel: 01388 774154 member for children and successful continuation of If you apply online you will Sun 30th JD & THE Mob: 0777 844 9812 young people’s services, their school career.” receive an offer email. If WOODSMEN (Halloween Fancy Dress, Free Entry) said, “We know that edu- Applications can be made you apply by post you will FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL & cation is one of the most online, at www.durham.gov. receive an offer letter. Sat 5th HIGH TIDE T.V AERIAL NEEDS. LOCAL - important aspects of a uk/schooladmissions, or by These should arrive by no RELIABLE and REASONABLE Sun 6th ANDREW KING FREE ESTIMATES young person’s life, and that post. later than 1st or 2nd March (Elvis Tribute) for parents the decision of Forms can be requested by 2017.

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Shildon’s Hay’s Travel this voucher and to help branch in Church Street us achieve our goal,” said a is supporting Hackworth member of staff. Parkrun in their efforts to Parkrun organisers will also raise funds for a defibrilla- be hosting a coffee morning tor. on Saturday 5th November The travel agent has organ- in aid of the appeal. ised a bonus ball in store, In attendance at the event, with the prize of a £50 which will take place at holiday voucher. the Rest House on Central Tickets are £2 each with all Parade, will be Helen proceeds being donated to Goodman MP, Shildon the defibrillator fund Mayor Trish Pemberton and “Call into the shop and councillors Henry Nichol- grab your chance to win son and Brian Stephens. Cannabis grower’s ‘sad story’

Andrew Box pleaded guilty It was stated that Box The Class 71 was an used on the Southern Region of to charges of possession suffers with depression and British Railways. and production of cannabis matters had been exacer- A historic locomotive from express passenger trains. lection in Miniature series, when he appeared at bated when the mother of the National Collection will Renowned for their im- is now available, Newton Aycliffe Magis- his five children became be cosmetically restored pressive acceleration, the All profits generated from trates’ Court on Wednes- permanently disabled after by the team of staff and locomotives were used on the sale of National Col- day 19th October. a botched hospital op- volunteers at the NRM the Southern Region’s most lection in Miniature models The 32 year-old, of Dent eration. As a consequence, Conservation Workshop at prestigious services, in- are re-invested into the Street, Shildon, had two he had begun to smoke Locomotion: The National cluding the to Paris ongoing work to conserve, wraps of the drug on him cannabis heavily and had Railway Musuem at Shildon, “” train and the expand and display the and on further search of decided to cultivate his in a project supported by famous “Golden Arrow” National Railway Collection his premises, a further own plants in order to cut Locomotionmodels.com. service. and National Collection in amount of cannabis and 29 expense. The British Rail Class 71 The Class 71s were with- Miniature. small plants were discov- Box was sentenced to a was an electric locomo- drawn from service on the For more information on ered. twelve months community tive used on the Southern last day of 1977. One of the the model, or to order, Box’s solicitor had received order, to include 15 Re- Region of British Railways. class – E5001 – was pre- visit www.locomotionmod- no response from the habilitation Requirement In line with British Trans- served and became part of els.com or telephone the Crown Prosecution Service Days and was ordered to port Commission’s Mod- the National Collection. Locomotionmodels team at regarding his basis of pay £85 victim support ernisation Plan, 24 of these From January 2017, in Locomotion: The National plea and doctor’s letters, surcharge. The forfeiture electric locomotives were a project supported by Railway Museum at Shildon despite matters having and destruction of all drugs built at the BR Doncaster Locomotionmodels.com, on 01904 685785. been previously adjourned. and paraphernalia was also Works in 1958, destined for E5001 will be cosmetically Visitors to Locomotion Matters were stood down ordered. use on the main lines of the restored to its preserved will be able to watch the and the Probation Service After appearing in court Kent Coast. livery by the skilled team cosmetic restoration of then provided magistrates Box took to Facebook These locomotives, origi- of staff and volunteers E5001 from the viewing with a report on the de- to boast of his lenient nally numbers E5000 to at the NRM Conservation area alongside the NRM fendant. sentence, proclaiming the E5023, collected their Workshop at Locomo- Conservation Workshop. The case was described court were ‘mugs’ and power from the Southern tion: The National Railway The museum is open from as “a very sad life, turned stating, “walked out laffing system’s . Museum at Shildon. 10am to 5pm daily. Parking on its head in the past few actually got em to feel The Class 71 locomotives A new NRM Exclusive model and admission are free of months.” sorry for me [sic]”. were classified as a mixed of E5001 in the preserved charge. traffic locomotive, and livery, produced by Hornby For more information call proved to be equally suited for Locomotionmodels.com the museum team on 01388 Remembrance Day to haul heavy freight or as part of the National Col- 777999. Church Street and Main brance at the War Memorial Aqua Hand Car Wash Street in Shildon will be on South Side at 12 noon. Dabble Duck Industrial closed to traffic from On Saturday, 12th Estate Shildon. facebook.com/ 10.30am on Sunday 13th November, a short Remem- Car Wash to Full Valets November, to allow the brance Service will take Tel: 07502 268 483 shildontowncrier Remembrance Day Service place at the War Memorial and Parade to go ahead. in Redworth Road, Shildon, Servicemen, civic digni- opposite the Railway In- J. DUNN taries, local groups and stitute. The short parade HARRISON BROWN WINDOWS HEATING & PLUMBING organisations will meet at from the end of Dabble TEL: 01388 777606 the bus station in Shildon Duck Industrial Estate to Gas Safe Registered around 10.30am. the War Memorial will For all your UPVC windows, doors and For All Boiler The parade will march begin at 10.30am. conservatories. If your double glazed Installations down Church Street to the Wreaths must be collected units are all misted up, call us. Services & War Memorial for a two from the Council Offices, Repairs We now supply and install minute silence at 11am. Civic Hall Square, Shildon Free Quote In Middridge, residents by noon on Friday, 11th UPVC Internal Doors Tel: 07826527952 should gather at the Village November. All cheques to Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon 01388 720009 Hall at 11.45am ready for be made payable to the the Service of Remem- Royal British Legion. Page 6 Friday 28th October 2016 Issue 790 Shildon & District Town Crier Popular band to play charity Letters event Have your say...

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We are once again approaching Remembrance Day, which commemorates those who gave their life for their country.

The Royal British Legion is the organisation which is involved in both organising and supporting these ceremonies. The RBL in Shildon has recently been JD and the Woodsmen will perform at Newton Aycliffe WMC on 5th November. restarted and is gradually building up its member- ship. The rules of membership have changed; there Popular local band, JD 5th November. been affected by cancer. and the Woodsmen, are to Doors open at 7pm and Meetings are held on the is now no requirement to have either served or be headline at a charity event tickets, costing £4, are first Thursday of every in aid of Great Aycliffe available from the Club or month, with exception of connected in any way with the military. In Shildon Cancer Support Group. from Sharon on 07896 511 August and January, from we are actively encouraging young people to join The band, who play a mix 171. 6pm to 7.30pm at the Youth of up-beat funk, soul and Great Aycliffe Cancer Centre in Newton Aycliffe. and, if they feel able, to take part in the running rock ‘n’ roll, will perform Support Group is a friendly For more information, visit of the branch and continue its good work. at Newton Aycliffe WMC on social group which welcomes www.greataycliffecancer- Sheraton Road on Saturday anyone in the area who has supportgroup.co.uk. Many do not fully understand what the Royal Spooky goings-on at Holly British Legion does. Many still associate it with survivors of the 1st and 2nd World Wars, but Lodge there are many other areas of conflict in which our troops have been and are currently involved in. Some of the issues the Legion are helping with now are as a result of some of the changes in the type of conflict, such as in Afghanistan where many soldiers were killed by explosive devices planted in paths. There are also the lasting effects of chemi- cals and munitions on soldiers, as well as mental problems such as Post Traumatic Stress.

So please help us to help those who gave so much for us. You can do this by joining the Legion and of course donating to the Poppy Appeal. If you would like more information on the Shildon Sharon Black, volunteer, with Home Manager Marrissa Jewitt in the creepy entrance way. branch and our social events, please call our secre- Stacey Purvis, Activity entrance at Holly Lodge on how spooky it all looks tary Ian on 07429 286 343. Coordinator, and volunteer Care Home on Maddison and have enjoyed the Hal- Sharon Black have been Street, ready for Hallow- loween sweets, which were having fun this week deco- een. very kindly provided by We will remember them. rating the reception and Visitors have commented Sharon. The Royal British Legion Shildon Branch. JK’s Plastics & Roofing All types of Roofing, Slating, BLINDS FACTORY SHOP Tiling, Flat Roofing, Domestics Direct MEASURE & FITTING LJL Plastering Dry Verge Systems FREE Appliance Repairs Services Guttering Renewed & buy direct from the factory and save £££’s Washing Machines, Tumble Replaced, uPVC Fascias, FREE Dryers, Electric Cookers, All aspects of internal Soffits & Cladding Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers and external plastering (Wood or Plastic) HOME SELECTION SERVICE covered. Damp proofing Fibreglass Flat Roofing Phone the North East’s original master blind maker free local call out specialist. Call today for “We will beat any genuine written quote” Siesta Blindson 01325 309003 Call Darren your free quotation Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU Contact Kevin: Daytime: 07949 905 581 01388 600187 Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Evening: 01388 721 882 07760 886 769 07919 178 979 www.siestablinds.com Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 790 Friday 28th October 2016 Page 7 n Crier Shildon w ict o Sport & Dis t r T

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Shildon AFC through to the Another Lotto 2nd round rollover

Shildon AFC are in the draw the whistle blew a support- Remyca 1 Shildon AFC 4. There were no winners from all entries and won for the 2nd Round of the er said “Things can only get Goalscorers: Wing 8, 84, at the latest Shildon AFC by Val Brennan. F.A. Vase after an uninspir- better”. Rae 52, Bell 77. Supporters’ Club lottery, The jackpot now rolls over ing 4 - 1 away win to Lith- Half Time: Litherland Subs: Connor for Rae 67, drawn on Sunday 23rd to £750 and players need erland Remyca, Liverpool. Remyca 0 Shildon AFC 1. Greulich-Smith for Bell 77. October. The lottery to select the winning The Remy’ play in the It was better in the second Bookings: None. numbers were: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 number combination Northern West Counties half when on 52 minutes Man-of-the-Match: Lewis 7 and 10. The consolation from the remaining 13 League, which is a level Bobby Moore crossed to Wing. prize of £25 was drawn numbers. below Shildon. They are Micky Rae, whose left foot Although it was a comfort- a young side who play for volley crashed into the roof able win, the Railwaymen Shildon Gardens & nothing, not even travel- of the net. are not playing well. If they ling expenses. Before the hour the Remy’ play like they did in this Allotments Guild Shildon were ahead after hit back when Colin Quirk’s match against stronger op- Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AG 8 minutes when free-kick cross was headed home by position they will struggle. Open Sundays only from 8.30am - 11.30am specialist Lewis Wing beat captain Colin McDonald. Shildon now face Pickering keeper Sean Lake, firing Shortly after, Shildon Town in the second round 70lt Mother Earth into the bottom corner restored their two goal of the F.A. Vase, a team Multi-purpose compost 3 for £12 from well outside the box. lead when Sam Hodgson which plays in the Northern Perlite / Vermiculite From £3 each Apart from a great shot put Anth Bell through and Counties East League from Remys No 10 Colin he rounded the keeper and Premier Division. They John Innes Compost Quick and an equally great fired into an empty net. are currently 7th in their Nos 1, 2 & 3 From £3 each save from keeper Nick Li- Near the end Lewis Wing league but have games in Grow Organic £7.15 versedge, the rest of the scored his 2nd goal of the hand and so, were they to Paraffin 4lt bottle £4 half was disappointing. A game. win them all, could shoot Sulphur Candles £5 very scrappy affair. When Final Score: Litherland up to 2nd.

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Eldon, Close House and Coronation Ward Friday 28th October, 8.30am - 9am, Outside Prince Bishops School, Coundon Grange SHILDON AFC FIXTURES ACTIVE PRIORITIES: Youths​ congregating in the area of Wesley Street & St Mark’s Court and behaving in an anti-social manner. Regular patrols will be carried out and the community Saturday 29th October engaged. Every attempt will be made to identify those behaving in an anti social manner and education will be provided. Those continuing to behave inappropriately will be referred to Away v Marske United DCC Anti Social behaviour team. Thickley, Byerley & Sunnydale Wards Wednesday 2nd November, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Shildon Civic Hall, Civic Square, Saturday 5th November Shildon ACTIVE PRIORITIES: Home v Jarrow Roofing BCA Byerley​ Ward: Anti Social Behaviour in the vicinity of Freville Street (nuisance acts, in- creased noise levels, drunkenness). This area will continue to be closely monitored, pa- trolled and incidents responded to in order to reduce and resolve this behaviour. Thickley Ward: Anti Social Behaviour on Spout Lane and . Wednesday 9th November ​Complaints were received regarding youths at the Middridge Vale development site (damage and throwing stones), off-road bikes along the multi-user track toward Newton Aycliffe (Mid- Home v North Shields dridge Quarry) and youths consuming alcohol in the are of the and Middridge Quarry. These areas have been patrolled in recent weeks and disruption activity carried out. This will continue and those found responsible dealt with. Sunnydale Ward: Off road bikes & inconsiderate parking in Sunnydale Ward. ​There have been reports of off-road bikes being ridden in the area and of inconsiderate / nuisance Saturday 12th November parking, especially on Eldon front street. These areas will continue to be patrolled and if any offences are discovered, the drivers / owners dealt with accordingly. Away v Pickering Town (FA Vase)

Greenfield Middridge Ward TBC Tuesday 15th November ACTIVE PRIORITIES: Residents have expressed concerns about vehicles speeding on Williamfield Way. Community speed watch will be carried out by the neighbourhood police Away v Newton Aycliffe (League Cup) team. Page 8 Friday 28th October 2016 Issue 790 Shildon & District Town Crier