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Registration Number: 4905360 Tel: (01325) 319519 PAGE 2 www.newtonnews.co.uk AUSTERITY HAS FAILED SAYS GREEN New Aycliffe Training College PARTY ELECTION CANDIDATE Continued from Front Page While all the other parties piece of legislation that; Sedgefi eld resident need worry living in poverty and real term squabble amongst themselves • Restores the Duty to Provide by about their heating bills, their declines in take home pay and look to use the election the Secretary of State child’s education, access to a GP, whilst simultaneously creating campaign as a point scoring • Renationalises the NHS medical or any other frontline 13 new Billionaires in the last exercise I, as the Green Party • Attempts to tackle PFI debt service or have issues of trust year alone and a doubling of the candidate, would draw people’s • Safeguards the NHS from TTIP in their MP. If elected by you I combined wealth of the top 1000 attention to the positives they and would be accountable to you. individuals since 2005. can expect from me. • Enables people to be prioritised I will fully oppose the current I want Sedgefi eld to be proud If elected as MP for Sedgefi eld above profi t. austerity agenda that is unfairly of its surroundings and its MP, I would, not being bound by I’d also fi ght for improved targeting the most vulnerable in something I am confi dent I can a party whip, be able to truly mental health services and social society to pay for the reckless deliver. If these are things you dedicate myself to the needs of care in the community as well dealings of the fi nancial sector. believe in, I urge you to vote constituency and surrounding as supporting the strengthening An experiment that has seen based on those beliefs, vote area. I would look to rejuvenate of other public services to meet unprecedented rises in foodbank Green Party, vote Greg Robinson town centres by building a local our diverse needs and create usage, homelessness, people on May 7th. network of suppliers and retailers good secure employment, the that can compete with the large renationalisation of the rail multi-nationals and meet the network and investment in a needs of the people in terms of sustainable transport system. Regenerating Newton choice, secure employment and Fossil fuels are a fi nite resource sustainability. and with investment in Aycliffe Town Centre Sir Peter Vardy cuts the Over the last fi ve years the renewable energy sources such ribbon on the offi cial Coalition Government have as solar, tidal and wind along opening of Thornbeck attacked all our public services, with research we can bring high College including the NHS. I would skilled, secure, well paid jobs to support the NHS Reinstatement the area. continue to expand the range with the Bill 2015, which is the only I would fi ght to ensure that no of meaningful employment North Country Dance Band opportunities for our learners. (and special guest dance caller Mike Longstaff) The new centre will enable Neville Community Centre the college to increase its Neville Parade, Newton Aycliffe offer of vocational pathways THE SCOUT CENTRE available to learners and will Bluebell Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7PW include car maintenance, CAR BOOT SALE woodwork and catering.” SATURDAY 16th MAY at 7.00pm Sir Peter Vardy toured the Walworth Castle Hotel new facilities and had the Licensed Bar - £5 in advance, £6 on the Door Saturday, 16th May, 2015 opportunity to meet learners Tel: 01325 318901 or 321084 to book Set up from 9.00am - £6 per site who access the services. The college works in partnership “Put on your dancin’ shoes!” Free entry to buyers from 10am to 2pm with local businesses to give To book your stall ring 01325 313924 Readers will have noticed erected recently and they learners the opportunity the new town centre signs are well designed and help to practice and develop visitors fi nd the shops which work related skills in a The Royal British Legion up until now have been range of supported and will be celebrating somewhat hidden from view. open employment projects. Phil Wilson MP shown in Learning programmes focus the photo said “this is the on equipping learners with V.E. DAY TTHEHE TTURBINIAURBINIA Town Centre taking another the skills that they need for Saturday, 9th May, 2015 step forward, and the new living and work. signage looks great. We are For further information about from 12noon to 5.00pm * SSaturdayaturday NightNight LiveLive * already seeing more people the centre please call 01325 coming back into the town 328 088. There will be a and I look forward to further The Very Best of Rock - Normally NO Cover Charge regeneration over the coming FAMILY FUN DAY weeks”. with children’s entertainer, Mr. B. Karaoke, Saturday 2nd May - “Scratch the Surface” Why Use War Time Show with Jay J Stevens A powerful four piece band, with a bit of something for everyone . . . liking to be ‘up to date’ with ‘new’ and Face Painting music but not forgetting the older classics, expect songs from Dire Straights to Daughtry, Bon Jovi to CCouncillors’ouncillors’ Bruno Mars, U2 to Gotye, Free and Bad Company to Killers and Kings of Leon Schools for FREE ENTRY There is 80’s / 90’s / brit pop / rock / & metal SSurgeriesurgeries Multi-instrumentalists, 4 part harmonies, big sound and lights Polling? For the evening entertainment we have Shafto, Central the fantastic Jay J Stevens on again and Neville Ward Once again schools are closing Saturday 9th May - “Uncle Gilbert” to allow a small area of their and the brilliant Councillors Sarah Iveson premises to be used for polling For more information on bands go to and Jed Hillary will be in on Election Day. This causes a “Northern Boyz” attendance at St. Mary’s lot of inconvenience to parents Doors open 6.30pm www.turbiniapub.co.uk or 313034 Meeting Room, Burn Lane who may be working. They Free Function Room - Free Disco/Karaoke on Saturday 9th May from have to take a day off which 11am - 12 noon. affects their income and also the production of the company where they are employed. Chilton & Windlestone WMC Four schools in Newton Aycliffe are affected this time: “Th e Area’s Number One Music Venue!” St. Joseph’s, Stephenson Way, FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS: Vane Road and Sugar Hill. Church Halls and Community Centres are being used as Saturday 2nd May alternatives so why couldn’t Stunning Tribute to George Michael plus other premises be used instead 80’s Excellent Support Mea Dean - £5 c/c of the four schools mentioned? The Leisure Centre and the Friday 15th May Scout Centre could serve the Stephenson Way area as could Legendary Friday Night Disco the Mormon Church instead Th e original and still the best - £1 c/c of Vane Road School. None of these are too far to walk for Saturday 23rd May voters and many would use From Liverpools Cavern Club Johnny & the Moodogs their cars anyway. plus fabulous vocaliste Jolene - £5 c/c The need for numerous local polling stations within walking distance is less these days as Friday 12th June fewer people vote, and some Th e nations best P!NK Tribute ballot by post. Plus Friday Night Disco - £5 c/c Some Councils have cut the number of polling stations and Saturday 27th June staff to run them, saving lots of Th e Superb Micky Glamz plus Th e Hunter Band cash. With the advance of modern A guaranteed Great Night Out - £5 c/c communications elections in You can download tickets for all functions at the future may be different, www.chiltonwmc.co.uk or call in for further details slicker with more encouraging methods to get people to cast Tel: 01388 720294 or 07789 003529 their vote. www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 3 Local Councils Ignored Students Take Advice on FUN DAY by County Council McDonald’s Dear Sir, Council. Producing a Newspaper Newton Park Services Major credit to Town I would suggest we keep Councillors in both Newton this and other issues alive Monday, 4th May Aycliffe and Ferryhill for by reviewing them shortly 11.00am to 2.00pm condemning Durham County before the elections in 2017 Council’s policy of removing when we can perform our lights from the Great North very own consultation and Tombola - Face Painting Road A167. take the relevant action Colouring Competitions and more This decision is as much through the ballot box. baffl ing for its daft waste of Ken Robson – money as it is vindictive in Resident of this Parish Come along and join us its refusal to acknowledge the help raise money for RMHC views of people who will be affected. Allegedly a core of 200+ BRING BACK were allowed to infl uence a HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? decision which will affect We can help protect your family’s interests. detrimentally not only the LABOUR Protect your PROPERTY for your loved ones. general population of South Dear Editor Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Storage. West Durham but also the The Conservative candidate in Call NOW on 01325 324515 for appointment thousands of people who pass the General Election said in the £49.00 inc VAT (per will) and Free Home Visit through this area daily. Newton News last week there During the day or evening If County Durham aims was no cost of living crisis in E.M.P. SOLUTIONS WILLWRITERS & ESTATE for excellence as its public Aycliffe. I think he needs a PLANNING PRACTITIONERS relations would have us reality check. On Monday 27th April 2015, students from Greenfi eld Community College were given the believe, this is a peculiar I have been looking for work Members of the Society of Will Writers opportunity to have a question and answer session with the editor of the Newton News. The F.Inst.PA (Qualifi ed Paralegal) way to demonstrate it. By for a long time and my partner Royal Blue tutor group had the chance to ask relevant questions to Syd that would benefi t them reducing lighting to the has just managed to get a when they eventually write their own newspaper. lowest possible denominator part time job but with a short contract, agency work. The They are learning to produce their own publication when this photo was taken. Each student of British Standards, we have from the group had a question prepared to ask about formatting, roles in the business and how to say goodbye to striving price of food and energy bills going up all the time means that to make a good article. The tutor group would like to thank Syd Howarth for taking the time to for betterment RIP words you are often worse off when visit and Mrs. Best, the tutor, for organising this opportunity. like exemplary, consummate, you have a job. commendable, perfect, We really need a Labour admirable, and praiseworthy. government who actually Of course anyone can consult understands what life is like CHIROPODIST then ignore the consultation for the majority of us, not just Election Doorstep Questions but this is far from creditable a few millionaires in the south. behaviour for a County Samantha Louise Hoggarth Phil Wilson, the Labour The lack of bus services is Labour’s sixth campaign & PODIATRIST parliamentary candidate for an issue in the constituency pledge is to create the biggest Lorraine Tostevin BSc (Hons), MChS Sedgefi eld, shares his views from Thornley to Ferryhill, house building programme for on some of the important from Wingate to Chilton, a generation with a priority questions he’s heard on the from Trimdon to Middleton for fi rst-time buyers. We’ll cut 01325 529000 or 07585 935714 doorstep during the election St George and all points in their stamp duty to zero for campaign so far. between. Under the Tories, homes worth under £300,000 Peaseway Clinic, 2 Pease Way Newton Aycliffe Will Labour cut the defi cit? over 2,000 bus routes have and secure three-year rents The Conservatives said they gone, including many locally capped by infl ation. would get rid of the defi cit by and bus fares have increased 5 What are your views on 2015, but instead they have times faster than wages. Labour unsustainable housing left a debt of £75billion. They will give communities more development in the area? have borrowed more in 5 years control over the way buses are There is a need for housing but than Labour did in 13. They operated so they can decide it must be done in a sustainable cannot say how they will raise routes and set fares. way that recognises the ability additional funding for the What will you do about rogue of an existing community to NHS. They have promised over private landlords and helping cope. That is why I was opposed £7billion in tax cuts but again fi rst time buyers? to plans to build 2000 houses at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre can’t say where they will get the Approaching 20% of houses Sedgefi eld village. 2000 is far money. All they’ve promised is in the constituency are private too many. However Sedgefi eld more extreme cuts. Labour’s lets. Most private landlords needs some houses and I will Telephone manifesto has no proposal for look after their properties. A work with the local community any new spending paid for by minority do not, and cause and the county council to 01325 313000 additional borrowing. We will problems for local residents. work out the best locations. help more people into better I’ve been to many community A similar issues has arisen in paid jobs which will lead to meetings as MP where private Middleton St George where, OPEN MONDAY to SATURDAY increased tax revenues and landlords are brought up as if all the housing applications Stockists Appointments not lower social security spending. an issue. Labour will drive go through, a 1,000 houses of Tigi We will make cuts where up standards by introducing a could be built over the coming Products always required necessary in a fair way. self-funded national register years. I have been fi ghting What is Labour’s plan to of landlords, and making it on behalf of the residents tackle immigration? easier for local authorities to to stop over development Over 99% of the constituency’s introduce licensing schemes including presenting a petition population are white British and ensure tough sanctions. to parliament and taking Shafto Way so immigration should not be Labour will also give councils representatives from the village a signifi cant concern locally. I the power to double council to meet with government Service Centre understand though the national tax on properties left empty. ministers. concern. There are more British YOUR LOCAL M.O.T. SPECIALISTS people living in other parts of www.shaftowayservicecentre.co.uk the EU than Europeans living here. However, immigration Help Provide Respite still needs to be controlled. Labour will ensure that people for Parkinsons Victims coming here from other (Cubby Shop will be open until 31st May 2015) countries will not be able to Dear Sir, As a result, a huge number of claim benefi ts until they have As the nation marks disabled people and their carers contributed to our society and Parkinson’s Awareness Week, give up on the possibility of paid taxes for at least two years. I’d like to tell your readers ever taking any respite, due IMPORTANT NOTICE Visit our Website to view Labour will make it illegal for about Parkinson’s, a disease to the enormous physical or employers to undercut wages which affects nearly 130,000 fi nancial barriers they face. Please stop all donations to the our excellent selection of by exploiting workers and people in the UK. Parkinson’s I work for Revitalise, a national we will ban agencies from is an incurable, progressive charity providing respite Cubby Shop after 7th May 2015. pre-owned cars in the recruiting only from abroad. disease of the nervous system holidays with care at three Labour will also require that that inhibits the way the brain accessible centres around the This is due to relocation to £1000-£3000 price range large fi rms seeking to recruit controls movements such as UK. Each year we welcome DISC Furniture Sale Room people from outside of Europe walking, talking and writing. thousands of disabled people www.shaftowayservicecentre.co.uk offer a local apprenticeship. It has affected such famous and carers to enjoy much- Where much needed donations can once And we will make sure our fi gures as Muhammad Ali, needed breaks with us – borders are strong with a 1000 Johnny Cash, Michael J Fox breaks which often mean the again be accepted from June 2015 All vehicles are covered by extra border and enforcement and Billy Connolly. difference between coping and staff paid for by US-style visa People with Parkinson’s and despair. If your readers would our own personal guarantee reforms. other disabled people and carers like more information about Honest John at DISC What will a Labour often fi nd it extremely costly Revitalise or would like to Bigger - Better - Brighter - More Spacious government do about bus and diffi cult to organise a break support our vital work, please Pop in anytime for a browse and a natter RING DAVID or STEPHEN services? away from their daily routine call us on 0303 303 0145 or 316839 or 316791 Buses are the lifeline of our because of their complex visit www.revitalise.org.uk. Thank you for your support, John local towns and villages. medical and care arrangements. Colin Brook, Revitalise PAGE 4 www.newtonnews.co.uk AYCLIFFE CONCERT AT Gestamp Tallent’s Two No Change to Bin AUCKLAND Collection for Holidays EVANGELICAL CASTLE New Presses Ready for Residents in County Durham this service. CHURCH The Music Society season are reminded that there are Residents can fi nd out their continues on Friday, 8th May at no changes to bin collections collection details by entering Ladybower 7.30pm in The Throne Room at Production This Month during the May bank holiday their house number and Signposted off Auckland Castle when award- weeks. All bin collections in postcode into ‘My Durham’ Meadowfield Way winning soprano, Raphaela the county will remain as usual at www.durham.gov.uk or by Papadakis performs Lieder by Erected in Purpose-Built Extension during the weeks of Monday 4 calling 03000 261 000. Schubert and Liszt, together Work to complete plant 1 May and Monday 25 May. For advice on recycling or Every Sunday with a selection of Britten’s extension has gathered pace Householders are asked to put to fi nd out what items go in Services at 10.30am Folk Song arrangements. over the fi rst quarter of 2015. their bins out near the kerbside which bin visit www.durham. and 6.30pm Accompanied by chamber Since the return to work in the by 7.00am on their usual day. gov.uk/whatgoeswhere and musician and conductor, James New year Gestamp Tallent This applies to refuse and to subscribe to garden waste Sherlock, on piano this is a Everyone Welcome has seen the installation of a recycling bins and also to collections visit www.durham. concert not to be missed by new 35ton overhead crane, garden waste collections for gov.uk/gardenwaste or call music lovers of all ages. the Fagor 4000T transfer press those who have subscribed to 03000 261 000. Tel: 07830 375913 Tickets: £12.50 available from and Arisa 1500T progression www.aycliffe-ec.org Brian Varley (01388) 606075 press complete with a or pay on the door. (U18s free). short form coil line. Both presses are now in their fi nal commissioning stages. R.A. TAYLOR Work commenced on the Fagor Press as soon as staff Dip CDT RCS(Eng) AutoSafe arrived back at work after Dental Technician AutoSafeAuto Centre Ltd the Christmas break with 01325 304432 the installation of the scrap 1 Norman Terrace, Chilton DL17 0HF - 01388 721284 conveyor in the pit. This Complete Garage Services needed to be installed before WWhile-u-Waithile-u-Wait DentureDenture RepairsRepairs the press arrived and went No Gimmicks, No Hassle, Just a ahead with no problems. NNEWEW DDENTURESENTURES The Fagor engineers arrived Quality Service you Can Trust on site shortly after and started • Early Appointments • Fast Turnaround • with the press install. The fi rst • Easy Parking with No Steps • items they installed were the pads in the pit that the press Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm sits on. Then the various press or by special arrangement MOT £35.00 items arrived on 15 wagons over a period of 3 days which [email protected] FFREEREE logistically caused the team a few problems as storage initial diagnostic check space was at a premium as with any service or MoT Howard Russell were still on site fi nishing off the building construction. Great Aycliffe Town Council CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY? The decision was taken to store Fed Up with Paying Main Dealer Prices? some items off site until they Autosafe can service any vehicle without were required. The main body affecting your warranty, saving you up to 50% of the press (beds, crowns Dates and Times of Statutory Meetings CALL TODAY TO BOOK and slides) arrived at Teesport of the Town Council and its Committees on January 27th. Gestamp VALUE SERVICE & MOT personnel were lucky enough INCLUDING 42 POINT HEALTH CHEAK to see the various items been ANNUAL GENERAL AND MINI VALET FOR ONLY £95.00 taken off the ship and put onto special transport to be MEETING delivered to site. The heaviest items weighing 90 tonnes! WEDNESDAY 13th MAY 2015 - 7.15pm The press then started to TTYREYRE SPECIALSSPECIALS be built from the fl oor up Agendas are available on Notice Boards, by request at the 17565 T14 - £37.95 in various stages using a Council Offices (01325 300700) and the Council’s Website mega-lift until the crowns on the Friday afternoon preceding the meeting. were placed on the top. This (www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk) 18555 H15 - £44.95 took approximately 3 weeks 19560 H15 - £46.95 which was very impressive. The Press and Public are cordially invited to attend. The destack feeder and all of “The Public Entrance to the Council Chamber will be open the auxiliary items were then 30 minutes prior to the commencement of meetings”. 20555 X16 - £45.95 installed around the press. Commissioning of the press 22540 X18 - £49.95 started mid-March and is still MAYOR’S PRESENTATION Price includes Fitting continuing. Would you please note that prior to the Annual General So far the press has passed Meeting of the Council to be held on Wednesday, 13th all of its dimensional and May 2015 I will be making presentations of cheques to my Unit 16 Gurney Way, Aycliffe Business Park run checks and the destack nominated charities:- feeder is just fi nishing its maintenance will begin. a week then the soundproof Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 6UJ With the press currently Cruse Bereavement Care commissioning phase. cabinet was assembled. County Durham School Benevolent Fund Commissioning of the transfer being on plan the company Meanwhile the Cisam coil TTelephone:elephone: 0132501325 330443204432 system has just started which expect the press to begin line arrived on site and was The presentation will commence at 7.00pm prompt and the is expected to take 2-4 production at the end of installed by the Arisa team. public and press are cordially invited to attend. Opening Hours: weeks. After that tools will May. Once in production this Operator & Maintenance Councillor Mrs. Wendy Hillary be introduced to the press will be the largest capacity training is expected to be Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm; Saturday 8.30am-2pm Mayor of Great Aycliffe. and training for operator and transfer press within the plant. completed by the end of April. From the initial designs, the specifi cation was based on the Komatsu (K1) press so parts to be manufactured can now be run in both presses. Aycliffe Self Storage Ltd. After the scrap conveyor was installed for the Fagor Unit 25 Whinbank Road, Aycliffe Business Park DL5 6AY press work commenced on the installation of the Arisa conveyor which went ahead 20’ Self Storage Containers with no problems. In January a team from Gestamp press £24.00 per week shop attended the pre- acceptance buy off at Arisa’s premises in Spain. “Your Key, Your Container” Shortly after this the press was decommissioned and shipped to Aycliffe. This time the parts arrived via 11 wagons. Three House Contents • Small Businesses • Car Storage special transport wagons 24/7 CCTV and Guards Patrolling • Established 2008 brought the bed crown and slide from Southampton where the ship docked. The fi rst parts arrived at the Contact Allan on 07795 064710 beginning of March. and the main components of the press email: [email protected] were assembled in just over www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 5 MULTI-USE GAMES Newtonian’s Painting PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON EXPANSION AREA PLANNED FOR Shortlisted for Royal OF AGNEW COMMUNITY CENTRE Great Aycliffe Community MOORE LANE PARK Academy Exhibition Aid Partnership (GACAP) whose current base is at the Agnew Community Centre held a Public Consultation between 6 and 7 pm on the 22nd April, to display the plans for the extension to the Centre to accommodate a multi use community welfare hub adjacent to the existing centre. The grounds where the Agnew Centre is located on Morrison Close are owned by Durham County Council and the Agnew concern about parking. wanted to view the plans Centre which was built in Parliamentary candidate should telephone the centre 2008 is a well established Phil Wilson called in to on 321504 to ensure the It has been agreed by the Town Council to provide a MUGA facility, well used by the show his interest and room wasn’t in use. They on half of the tarmac area, previously used as tennis courts at local community. support for the project. should make themselves the park. Local residents present The plans for the known to either the The Town Council is to provide half of the funding and an stated that the multi development at the Agnew Secretary or the Treasurer application is to be made to Durham County Council for the functional extension to Centre would according of the Agnew Centre on other half of the funds needed, which are available from a the Agnew Centre was to Steve Mitton the Vice arrival and if they wished previous planning Section 106 agreement. a desirable addition to Chairman be on display in to make any comment If the funding bid is successful, it is hoped the MUGA will be what the centre currently the meeting room until the about the plans to fi ll in installed before the end of this year. offered. They were happy next meeting of GACAP in the form and hand it to the for the development to go about 28 days. offi ce to be presented at ahead but did express some He advised whoever the next GACAP meeting.

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Telephone: 01325 300228 Local Builder Billy Lowery is a very accomplished (BLUEBELL SUBWAY OFF GREENFIELD WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE) artist and his work has been (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2015 shortlisted for the Annual Open Summer Exhibition Th e Council, on 24.04.15 made an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road Traffi c at the Royal Academy in Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, to close to all pedestrian traffi c a 15m length of Bluebell Subway that passes beneath Greenfi eld Way, Newton Aycliff e, to enable London. structural maintenance works to be undertaken. Th e maximum duration of the Paintings have been entered temporary closure under the Order is 18 months and is required from 05.05.15 from all over the world and and for the duration of the works, anticipated to be 12 weeks. However, on rare occasions, alternative dates for closures may be necessary and these will be signed Billy’s painting, inspired accordingly. Alternative route: Northern side of the closure south westerly via the by a trip to Berwick, has footpaths north of Hareson Court, Coverdale Court and Wolveston Close to the been chosen for the fi nal IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO southern side of the closure and vice versa. two rounds of selection. Dated: 1 May 2015 The fi nal choice will be Colette Longbottom announced today and we Head of Legal & Democratic Services hope Billy is successful. County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL SELL YOUR HOUSE Film Show

St Clare’s Church FEEL GOOD FILM SHOW on Middridge Road (formerly Bluebell Garden Centre) Tuesday 5th May will Newton Aycliffe DL5 7JQ feature “BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S” a beautiful, gentle, romantic comedy WE WOULD LIKE starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Mickey Rooney and TO HELP YOU Buddy Ebsen. Hepburn stars in her most memorable roll in this 1961 fi lm which won two Oscars. One was for best score by Henry Mancini, the other for best original song, Moon River. Tea and coffee served at 1pm, included in the £2. The fi lm starts at 1-15pm. Telephone: 01325 778775 NOW OPEN IN NEWTON AYCLIFFE A variety of chairs are 4 Neville Parade, Newton Aycliffe - www.propertyexchangeuk.com set out for your comfort, TELEPHONE: 01325 324689 and tables too so you can bring a spot of lunch to eat. EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME to join us and www.propertyexchangeuk.com watch the fi lm in friendly company. Further details we think differently - 01325 778775 from Ric Hargreaves 01325 316755 PAGE 6 www.newtonnews.co.uk Local History & Heritage Fair First AGM of Town’s UKIP Candidate County Durham History The event will be opened Aycliffe and District Bus and Heritage Forum is by John Grundy the well- Preservation Society will holding a Local History and known TV Presenter and be giving visitors the Welfare Partnership Receives Death Threat Heritage Fair ‘Yesterday Historian. More than 70 opportunity to ride in the Dear Editor, should never have happened. Belongs to You’ at New exhibitors will be attending bus featured in the TV There have been a number In a democracy you get to College, Durham from and outside the Northern Series, “Heartbeat”. Come of threats to candidates this vote who you want to elect. 10am - 4pm on Saturday 9th Bygone Society will be along and learn about your election and I have been no It is a peaceful way of doing May. Admission £1.50 with displaying a variety of local history and heritage exception. it and there is never any need accompanied children free. classic cars. and even meet the Romans. On the day that my election for threats. I therefore send a address went out to the fi rst message to all those who would batch of constituents I received think of doing so asking them an email from a constituent to speak with their vote rather wishing me to die in a fi re. than abuse people who are It also had another section standing to make a difference. but that is to obscene to be John Leathley published. Sedgefi eld UKIP PPC Sadly due to the way the world A well attended meeting of prepared to withdraw her now is I had to treat this as a partners, public representatives nomination. Steve Mitton genuine threat to not only my and general public attended the said he would, under the life but to that of my family Flower Demo fi rst AGM of Great Aycliffe circumstances be prepared to who live with me because my Flower Demonstrator Community Aid Partnership, accept the role but would look address was made public by my extraordinaire, the renowned choice. (GACAP). to it being reviewed in three Mildred Stafford of Aycliffe, I obviously spoke to the police The Vice Chairman Steve months. Susan said she was and have been silent until will present ‘An Enchanted Mittons chaired the meeting happy to stand as Vice Chair their investigation was over. World’ of fl ower demonstrating and thanked Pauline Chambers, for the same period. I genuinely had no idea and at the Open Meeting of Shildon the outgoing chairman, who The draw for the correct entry spent much of that evening and District Flower Club on had, because of ill health not in respect of the seaside scene sitting wondering if some one Monday, 11th May at 7.30pm been able to attend the AGM in the entrance foyer at the was coming to set my house or at Shildon Civic Hall. and several other meetings Agnew Centre was won by car on fi re. As you can imagine Tickets available on the door during the year. County Councillor Jed Hilary. this is unwanted stress which £5 (members) £8 (visitors) Syd Howarth, whose brain child GACAP had been, outlined the progress that Pauline had made behind the Why Newtonians Don’t scenes on progressing the application to the Big Lottery. There was a vote for the Need the Labour Party post of Chairman with two Dear Sir, intend to put out the lights! number of immigrants from nominations, Susan Sadler The fi rst paragraph of Warren However, their most damaging the failed E.U. As for full and Steven Mitton. A secret Saunders’ letter of last week action has been the introduction employment, again the number ballot was held with tellers Ron is proof that the Labour of the Cabinet System at County of jobs we will have to create Mitchie and Ken Robson. Ken Party is not needed. Every Council level; all the Council is open-ended! We will be in his usual humorous manner political party has bigoted electorate have effectively been creating jobs in Britain for as ‘Returning Offi cer’ for the and prejudiced members and disenfranchised. The Labour millions of E.U. migrants and supporters. As for middle class Party Politburo makes all all of our social and welfare post revealed a dead heat. privilege and social mobility, decisions regardless of how the facilities and cultural identity Susan Sadler said she was did Tony Blair not achieve electorate vote. will be overwhelmed. this under a Conservative Nationally, Labour have Newtonians and the country Government in spades? wreaked havoc: at large need Labour like they West Park Thereafter, he and the Labour • Labour embarked upon an need a hole in the head. Vote Party lied about weapons of Illegal war. UKIP and get out of the E.U. mass destruction and embroiled • Labour failed to properly and then we may be able to Friends Meet us in an illegal war. equip the troops they sent to achieve proper housing and The next meeting of Friends of When I read Warren’s letter it war. jobs for Britain and not for West Park will be on Tuesday reminded me of the sketch in • Labour failed to plan for the the socialist Europeans who 12th May 2015 at 7pm in Monty Python’s ‘Life of Brian’ ‘peace’. are fl eeing their countries due the Upstairs Lounge at the – “What have the Romans done • Labour sold the nation’s gold to the failed socialist / Labour British Legion. All Residents for us”. Locally, the Labour reserves when the market was economic policies to which most welcome - refershments Party have closed Post Offi ces, depressed such that we had no they blindly adhere. They are available closed Care Homes and now reserves when they bankrupted not coming here in the hope the economy. of forming a multi-cultural • Labour left offi ce after society, they are only seeking 13 years of misrule with jobs and housing which their unemployment at an all-time own failed economies cannot YOUR DREAM WEDDING At Holiday Inn Darlington North high [The Coalition has created provide. two million new jobs in less Alastair P.G.Welsh. than 5 years]. A wedding’s a truly happy occasion. We think paying the bill should be too. • Labour wrecked the economy, Our wedding planner is here to offer everything you need to make your and while in opposition have opposed the Coalition by wedding day special, unique and memorable. espousing the socialist policies VIEW Tailor your wedding package to suit your taste from just £40 per person. applied in Greece, France and Italy and other failed states. • Labour seek to deny us our ON PHIL democratic right to vote for the ALL INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGES FROM £1,500 governance of our choice. We are increasingly governed by WILSON • COMPLIMENTARY bedroom for bride and groom the European Union and are Dear Sir, entitled to an in/out referendum; It’s really encouraging to see Tony Blair and Ed Miliband • COMPLIMENTARY anniversary dinner both disagree. They do not trust the positive way that Phil the electorate to vote for what Wilson has run his campaign the Labour Party want. to be re-elected as our MP. • COMPLIMENTARY drinks toast for all bookings in 2015 • Labour have (in their own He’s talked about the issues minds) engineered a multi- that have affected us on the cultural Britain. The reality is town, from his part in leading that Britain is now a multi-race the campaign to bring Hitachi WEDDING OPEN DAYS 2015 Britain, no more and no less to Aycliffe to Labour’s plans and many would reasonably to abolish the bedroom tax argue, a multi-racist Britain. Is th and zero hours contracts. Thursday 14 M a y 5pm - onwards it part of the British culture for For the Conservatives to th 12pm - 5pm parents to fl ee Britain and take Sunday 14 June their babes-in-arms to a war call Phil’s involvement Thursday13th August 5pm - onwards zone? Is this the culture that the with Hitachi in last week’s Thursday 24th September 5pm - onwards multi-cultural Labour Party set Newton News a ‘desperate out to achieve? Labour lie’ is totally wrong Thursday 12th November 5pm - onwards Labour and the Conservatives and a cheap shot. Anyone are both now promising to from this area knows the WEDDINGAmple FAYRES: free parking 9th of Julyand &refreshments 24th of October available 2015, Time:on the 12pm day - 5pm build 2 million new homes huge role that Phil played with the Conservatives also and I think he deserves an promising full employment. apology. I hope these promises are I’ll be voting for Phil, keep Newton Aycliffe, DL1 3NL • Please call 01325 329 600 • or email [email protected] achieved (without increasing borrowing). However, if we up the good work and thank- do not leave the EU and apply you for not engaging in www.hidarlingtonnorth.co.uk a proper and fair immigration playground politics.’ policy, our taxes will be spent Brogan Clish, (20) on housing an open-ended Newton Aycliffe. www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 7 In Honour of Those who Served Village Green Will Not be Spoilt History Talk eye when Jack Suddes stood to Dear Sir, Close. I am very sorry that Mr Roberts Heather Munsey will give attention and recited ‘We will In reply to Mr Robert’s letter on As a local councillor for over 20 feels the green was spoilt and I a talk to Aycliffe Village remember them’ before bidding the village green being spoilt. years Durham County Council think if he sees the outcome of Local History Society farewell. If I may give a little bit of history were asked if they would tidy the work done he will see it entitled ‘The Sinking of the After a very memorable on the pavement in question the pavements on the green back to its beautiful best. Lusitania’ on Wednesday afternoon in Redworth Hall whcih is “unadopted” and was which they kindly agreed to Unfortunately Durham County 6 May at 7pm in Aycliffe Hotel the proceeds from put in at the turn of the century and their method is to use weed Council have withdrawn work Village Hall. the afternoon’s fund-raising so that the Head Teacher Herbert killer. on the village green so I have activities went to the Children’s All welcome, members £1 Ward, Butterwick Hospice and Flower could walk easily to the They return after a month to trim approached the Town Council to non members £3, includes the Phoenix Recovery Centre, Village school which was where all the dead grass and the green take over this task tea/coffee and biscuits. Catterick. my house is in St. Andrews grows back to its natural colour Councilor Bill Blenkinsopp Details 01325 301093.

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On 16th April the Mayor was very moved to hear of the and Mayoress of Darlington, exceptional bravery, courage, this would happen Gerald and Ruth Lee hosted and resilience of ordinary men Afternoon Tea in Redworth and women who performed in Hall Hotel. a very extraordinary way in the The purpose was to honour service of their country. seven residents of Heighington Mary Skipsey declined a if we bought a and Coniscliffe Ward who had citation; instead she entertained served during WWII. They everybody with some hilarious were: Thomas D. Beecroft of anecdotes of life in the Land the Royal Canadian Air Force; Army. Denise Carver and, Douglas The Queen’s representative, Sayles, the Royal Navy; John the Lord Lieutenant Sue bed from... (Jack) R. Suddes, Durham Snowden presented them with Light Infantry and Mary a Certifi cate, and a second one Skipsey, the Land Army. was presented by Worshipful Sadly, Rene Hoskinson, ATS Mayor, Cllr Gerald G. Lee. and William R. Hoskinson, the Trish McLean then led the Royal Air Force, were unwell company in singing all the old and could not attend. songs popular in WWII. A packed Hall listened to David The Veterans received a Allaway read out citations for standing ovation when they left the veterans. Everybody present the Hall and there was not a dry Green Party Promises You - The Earth Dear Editor, offering a real alternative and I have been taken aback will change the actual system by the amount of negative so it works for all of us, is The campaigning that has spilled Green Party. over onto the pages of the The Green Party is committed Newton News over that last to investing in renewable few weeks. It is apparent, with energy and building more not much to differentiate them social housing which will on policies, the main parties are create more jobs, they will raise reduced to personal attacks and the minimum wage to £10 an exploitation of the fear voters hour, properly protect the NHS, are currently experiencing and make the big corporations under the current political and pay their taxes, re-nationalize economic system. the railways, say no to fracking The current system has clearly and they are the ONLY party failed for all but an elite few who will end austerity. All this, and none of the main parties and they will reduce the defi cit are willing to challenge or at a sustainable rate without change it. It seems to me that the current levels of suffering. whichever of the main parties Their policies are available on- is voted in, they will continue line and are comprehensively to prop up the failed neoliberal costed and approved by leading WHATEVER ideology and the reliance on economic experts. the free market greed based The Green Party won’t promise YOU ARE QUOTED economy that we have endured you the moon on a stick, it

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Items for discussion will include the highly successful Whitby trip for the Luxury, natural, anti allergy, pocket sprung, Goth weekend, Flower tubs which have now been installed and DARLINGTON coming events. storage options, bed steads, bed frames, Beginning at 5.30pm with a meeting of Little Acorns the junior HARTLEPOOL section of the organisation, who will be making plans for their headboards, mattresses any size summer events, the main meeting will commence at 6pm where any shape and guess what.... MIDDLESBROUGH local issues can be discussed and future plans announced. We are now taking details of anyone interested in joining a Skillshare 4 hr course on Pet First Aid. SPENNYMOOR The Libertea Marquee tea will be our next major event. “it’s impossible to Attendance by local and County Councillors and hopefully Beat REDCAR Police Offi cers ensures that ACORN residents can be kept up to on selected items buy beds for less!” date with current affairs affecting the town. The group welcome speakers on topical issues which affect our communities. PAGE 8 www.newtonnews.co.uk ELECTION ADDRESS FROM Mock Election at Outstanding Award for CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE Woodham Burn School Aycliffe Organisation My Priorities as Your MP: More schools and push for stronger back is to: Outstanding – that’s the rating the Care Quality Commission has Job Opportunities – Lower immigration controls. Cut Income Tax by increasing given Reach Out Care Support Network for its work with children Taxes – Good or Outstanding I fought in Afghanistan and the personal allowance to and young people with complex needs. Schools - NHS Delivering to Iraq to secure a better future £12,500 so there’s no tax on the The organisation, based in Burnhope, Newton Aycliffe, works You – Immigration Controlled – for our country. Fighting minimum wage. alongside a range of local authorities in Co Durham and Teesside Better Public Transport – Rural politicians in Westminster will Support business creating two as well as offering support direct to families under the direct & Farming Support – Better be easy in comparison. I am a million more jobs, building payments scheme. Social and Affordable Housing. local man with a mining family on the two million new jobs “We have an amazing team of well trained support workers I am standing to be your M.P. background who attended already. who can offer a range of services to children and young people because you deserve a better a local state comprehensive Extend the Right to Buy to including independent living skills training, confi dence building standard of MP who listens, school, then Aycliffe IT Housing Association tenants, activities, home support and a sleep over service,” said director learns and will fi ght your Education Centre, before and build 200,000 Starter Dot Butler. corner. I don’t believe in false joining the Army in the Royal Homes. “There are only a few organisations nationwide to achieve promises, or just toeing the Tank and Nuclear Biological Deliver 30 hours free childcare ‘Outstanding’ under the tougher new inspection regime so we are party line. I want to secure a and Chemical Regiment. for working parents, so it’s delighted. It was a detailed inspection which included interviews better future for everyone. I bought my fi rst home in easier for parent to return to with service user families, local authority commissioners and If elected you will be employing Newton Aycliffe. work. staff. CQC looked at fi ve categories – is the service safe, effective, me, so I will be working hard I will fi ght tooth to bring new Cut the Benefi t Cap to £23,000, caring, responsive and well-led? We were delighted to be rated for you. We need long term investment, prospects and and use the money to deliver awarded Outstanding in all areas. permanent growth and I will regeneration to our area. I three million apprenticeships to “Over the years we have developed a training kitchen at our champion jobs and growth will not only protect our vital help young people. Hope House base where young people can learn how to cook and for you and continue to push services, but push for new Guarantee generous increases we also have a horticultural project where they can learn about the recovery of the economy. projects to keep us moving. in the Basic State Pension, nutrition. We work hard to offer a quality service and this has been Give me fi ve years and I will Most importantly, I want to so people have security in recognised by CQC.” Reach Out Care Fostering Services, a sister endeavour to reduce long-term permanently reduce long term retirement. company, has an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and also holds unemployment, and continue unemployment by creating Protect and improve the NHS Investors in People Gold accreditation. to fi ght for our NHS services a culture of training and with the extra funding from a If you are interested in becoming a foster carer, call the team locally, continue to reduce the enterprise. stronger, healthier economy. on 01325 310009 (option 2). There are also support worker tax burden, deliver the best The Conservative Plan that I Remember—this could all be opportunities – call 01325 328965. put at risk by a Miliband-SNP deal, so don’t vote for Labour, INSURANCE locally you were lied to over FREE QUOTES Hitachi and the University ESTIMATES Technology College, you were represented poorly by an MP Candidates at Woodham and fun events to persuade VEHICLEVEHICLEB BODYODY REPAIRSREPAIRS voting against cutting your Burn began their campaigns them to come along to listen RESPRAYS - RESTORATION - MOTOR CYCLES - PLASTIC WELDING income, business and fuel taxes, for election to School Prime to the messages and manifesto Replacement Panels & Lights but was happy to claim nearly Minister this week by holding ideas of each candidate. Touch Up Paints £1million in expenses from hustings during ‘Golden Time’. The leaders for each party Interior and Exterior Customising your taxes. UKIP won’t be able Children were treated to snacks are as follows: Green Party: Aerosols and Paint mixed to order to deliver to you overall and a Naomi Kavanagh; Scottish From a Scratch to a Respray, UKIP may secure a Labour and Nationals: Bradley Lewis; for a quality and affordable job contact Neil SNP Government. I ask you to Labour Party: Charlie put your trust into my values “Matilda” Pemberton; Conservative Party 01325 319199 - 07971 435308 and standards to represent you Iain Robson; UKIP: Jonas Unit E463/2 Woodham Road DL5 6HT - www.spraybody.co.uk fairly at all times. Rehearsals Greenow; Liberal Democrats: Scott Wood Jack Greenow and Plaid Left to right: Susan Andrews, Lisa Snaith-Cairns, After completing “Grease” Cymru: Jay Moore. Louise Hogarth and Dot Butler. last week, the CATS Youth Theatre Group will be shortly going into rehearsals for their next show which will be their musical adaptation version of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda”. The musical story about Matilda Wormwood, an extraordinary young girl with stupid parents and brother. It also includes the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull, who hates all children. Matilda Notification of Changes maybe small but she has some powerful tricks to show this horrible grown-up. From Friday 17th April 2015 A spokesperson said “The group are on the look out for any young people aged 9 to 14 TURNERS OF THE BABY CLINIC years of age who would like to will start 30 minutes earlier at 1.00pm and finish at 3.00pm. be part of this next production, either Acting, Singing or Dancing. They choose which From Wednesday 6th May 2015 they want to do. SEDGEFIELD They can come along and our watch if they wish and there is no committment to join. Over the years CATS have performed WALK-IN CLINIC many musical productions such Ford Dealership will move from Tuesday to Wednesday. as Annie, Hairspray, Mary PLEASE NOTE: NEW TIME 6.00pm to 7.15pm Poppins, Oliver, High School Musical and many more. This is a Nurse-led clinic to promote and support a healthy So, who knows your son or lifestyle, including cervical screening, blood pressure screening, SALES, SERVICE daughter could be the next West healthy eating advice, weight management and HRT monitoring. End star from small beginnings with the CATS group? For more information ring 01325 Our Health Care Assistant led 313363 / 01388 774838 www. cats-theatre.co.uk & PARTS NHS CHECK FOR LIFE CLINIC will also move from Tuesday to Wednesday. P.A.C.T. By appointment only. Meeting 01740 620 338 We will continue to run our Police And Community Together FAMILY PLANNING CLINIC Wednesday 6th May at each Wednesday 6pm at Evangelical Church Specialists PLEASE NOTE: NEW TIME 5.30pm to 7.15pm Ladybower. Covering Greenfi eld Byerley Park Horndale Areas. Serving Newton Aycliffe, Durham, Darlington For further information please call at PC Mike Welch PCSO Mike Hutchinson Park Wardens and the surrounding area Reception or ring 01325 316637 between Neighbourhood Wardens and County Councillors will be 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. in attendance. Everyone is SEDGEFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE welcome to attend www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 9 PAGE 10 www.newtonnews.co.uk

WEB AGENCY HELPS DARLO GET BACK HOME Aycliffe Cricket Club Results A Darlington based web design created a user-friendly website just two weeks after the launch. accessed by users from a agency helped the football allowing fans to purchase fi ve- Club director of Darlington F.C, mobile or tablet. club raise its initial target of year season tickets as well as Dave Mills, said: “We want to Creative manager, Chris £225,000, putting it one step pledge money to the ‘Heading say a huge thank you to Geonet McQuillan, said: “It was a closer to moving to Blackwell Home’ campaign. for helping us reach our initial pleasure to help the club, we Meadows for the upcoming The new website proved target. “From the beginning, are really pleased with the fi nal 2015/16 season. extremely popular, with over Geonet were professional in result and that the money was Geonet Solutions, established 17,000 visits in the fi rst week, their approach, knew exactly raised in a fortnight. in Darlington twenty years ago, meaning the target was reached what was required and stuck to In light of the recent planning a challenging deadline.” permission approval, funds The digital solutions company raised will be used to transform provides a range of services, Blackwell Meadows into a including digital fundraising, joint football and rugby venue, to a variety of clients across the with work due to start in May. North East and internationally. For more information on More than 90,000 people digital fundraising or anything visited the site within the fi rst mentioned above please either month of it going live, with visit www.geonetsolutions. the majority of those being co.uk or contact 01325 361 729 Aycliffe Ice Hockey Player

in Prestigous Tournament Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club’s overs performance from Kieran A 9 year old ice hockey 1st team team sponsored by The clubs under 13’s team Shingler who took a wicket player from School Aycliffe Franks The Flooring Store lost at home to Richmond in during Richmond’s innings and Left to Right - Chris McQuillan, Creative Manager at Geonet will be taking the national had to settle for a draw away persistent drizzle, but despite then top scored with 10 not out at Wolviston 1st XI after rain the weather there was a good in Aycliffe’s reply. Solutions and Dave Mills, Director at Darlington Football Club) stage this weekend at the prestigious English Ice disrupted their NYSD 2nd division match. The home side Hockey Association’s elected to bat fi rst and scored ‘Conference Tournament’ 137 for 7 from their 50 overs J&C COACHES Pharmacy held in Sheffi eld. Finn with John Cavanagh (sponsored Bradon will be representing by CVO Fire) again taking the presents the Northern ‘Conference’ in man of the match award with a May Holiday the Under 11 age group. tight spell of 3 for 21 from 13 Disney On Ice Finn, who plays his ice overs. Sunday 11th October 2015 hockey at Billingham will Fast bowler Sean Morgan £39.50 Opening Hours be lining up against teams supported well taking 3 for 44 Includes coach and entry ticket representing Scotland, from 11 overs. In reply Aycliffe had to score an unlikely Thirsk Medieval Tournament Monday 4th May 2015 the Midlands, South East, 138 from just 12 overs and South West and Wales. The Saturday 13th June 2015 TESCO PHARMACY opening batsman Michael led £22 adult, £15 child Northern Conference has the a gallant attempt, smashing includes entry ticket Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe 11am-4pm best ice hockey talent from the bowling around the ground Monday 25th May 2015 various teams across the through the ‘Learn to Play’ for a quickfi re 31. Three more Seaburn Classic Car Show TESCO PHARMACY North of England. sessions held each Sunday wickets fell quickly and the Finn started playing ice from 4pm at Billingham Aycliffe innings eventually Sunday 14th June 2015 Greenwell Road, Newton Aycliffe 11am-4pm hockey three years ago Forum Ice Arena. closed at 65 for 4 to earn a draw. £14 adult, £6 child The 2nd team game against includes entry ticket Wolviston 2nd XI in the NYSD 3rd division was also rain affected and that game also Lake Windermere & Ambleside Town’s Rugby Club fi nished in a draw. Saturday 25th July 2015 The visitors were asked to £12.50 adult, £11.50 child bat fi rst and scored a huge Win Friendly Match 265 all from 49.3 overs. Mark Northumberland Tour Davies, who played fi rst class Saturday 27th June 2015 Newton Aycliffe Rugby played making use of the overlap to cricket for Durham last year, £14.50 adult, £12.50 child their last home match of the score a converted try. As the unsurprisingly scored a big Locations: Bamburgh, Seahouses season after completing their half came near its close, Neil century against a very young and Holy Island league programme the previous Morgan managed to squeeze Aycliffe bowling attack. The week. The visitors were an over in the corner to give pick of the bowlers was 16 year Under 25 team from Bishop Aycliffe a 20 – 7 lead at the old leg spinner Patrick Howe Yorkshire Lavendar Auckland. Aycliffe welcomed break. who took a career best 6 for 46 Saturday 4th July 2015 back former player Alex Bishop were much better in and 18 year old Tom Wickins £14.50 adult, £12.50 child Lineton who has not played the second half and began to took 3 for 66. Malton included rugby for three years together impose a bit more pressure In reply Aycliffe batted well with old boy Mark Affl eck. on Aycliffe, whilst restricting and reached a respectable 106 Whitby Regatta 2015 Aycliffe started quickly against the scoring chances. There for 6 at close of play thanks to Monday 17th August 2015 good contributions from Neil a side who were slow to settle; were few opportunities for £18 adult, £13 child Lineton drew the tacklers and either side, but Aycliffe did Bancroft (19 not out), Adam fed James Thacker who ran add a fourth try when a kick Gittins (19 runs) and John 60 metres to score a try under through bounced awkwardly Wardle (13 runs). Castle Howard Proms Saturday 22nd August 2015 the posts that Luke Tinkler and rebounded over the line to The u15’s team (photo above) converted. A penalty from where Michael Dunn was able got their season off to a great £45.30 inc. concert & coach travel start with a comfortable win by 8 Tinkler put Aycliffe 10 points to touch down. Tinkler’s third Music by UK Philharmonic Orchestra ahead. Bishop were on top in wickets at home to Mainsforth. Gates open 5pm, Proms start 7.30pm conversion of the afternoon The visitors decided to bat fi rst the early scrums, but Aycliffe Contact finishes approx 10.30pm ensured that Aycliffe would and were restricted to just 62 for were the more powerful in win by 27 – 7. 7 from their 20 overs. In reply Book early to avoid disappointment the loose. Aycliffe increased Aycliffe are away at Darlington opener Dan Bowmer (13 runs) their lead when Thacker put Stadium on 2nd May, when got the Aycliffe innings off to a TEL: 01325 312705 Tinkler through a gap and they play Darlington Mowden solid start and then an unbeaten Office hours: 9.30am to 4pm weekdays the conversion was added. Park 3rds. Kick off is 3pm. 23 from Adam Lamb and 15 not www.jandccoachesltd.co.uk Bishop fought back and from Aycliffe Rugby is sponsored out from Arran Taylor saw their www.facebook.com/jandccoaches.newtonaycliffe a promising position on the 5m by S Cars, Smurfi tt Kappa and side to victory after just 11.3 line, they spread the ball wide, Whitehouse Funeral Service. www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 11

The Village Pharmacy Teams Chosen for YOUTH FOOTBALL RESULTS Pioneering Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe Kader FC U16’s 1-1 Under U16’s. Charity Football Match First half was a typical end of Pharmacist: Alisdair McConnell MRPharmS Former Newton Aycliffe FC campaign, Aycliffe’s youngest season game, bumpy pitch, long captains Sean Tarling and John ever captain Mark Wood and grass and a bit scrappy. Second Pioneering Care Centre, Burn Lane Close locked horns ahead of the club’s fi rst centurion, Paul half, Kader took the lead but this weekend’s huge charity Broom. after several half chances a long Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 4SE reunion game as they fi nalised The game kicks off at 12.30pm Kieren Kirby throw was fl icked their squads last night. at Moore Lane Park this on by Nial Douglas and there was Telephone: 01325 311297 In a specially arranged meeting, coming Saturday, May 2nd Glyn Marley to poke it home. The Email: [email protected] Close and Tarling spent three and donation buckets will game could have gone either way www.thevillage-pharmacy.co.uk hours deliberating who they be in operation throughout and Aycliffe had a great chance wanted to represent them in the the 90 minutes, which will but failed from the penalty spot. Moore Lane Park showdown. be offi ciated by former club MOM - Glyn Marley. OPENING TIMES The game is raising money for Chairman, Gary Farley. Under 15 Eagles (photo) played Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.30pm former Newtonians’ committee The match has been sponsored their last game of the season man Paul McGeary’s chosen by Aycliffe fi rm AC Door away against Nunthorpe Athletic Friday 8.30am-6.00pm charity Leukaemia & Systems (www.acdoorsystems. ‘A’. The boys played some great gave up. A mid table fi nish this from 4-1 at one point. A Leon hat- Saturday 9.00am-12.00noon Lymphoma Research, with com), with Managing passing football and ran out year for the boys. Some great trick and a fi ne display by Finley admission at the gate on Director Adam Cayless kindly convincing winners 8-1 with football at times. Thanks to - who edged man of the match. (Closed 1.00pm-2.00pm for Lunch) Saturday by donation. purchasing charity t-shirts for goals from Ryan Harris (4), parents players and coaches for With grateful thanks to all the Paul was struck down with each player who takes part Daniel Hewitt (3) and Ben Lowe. your help and support during the parents for your support. We provide a wide range of services including: Leukaemia in November last on the day. Those who cannot Under 12 Falcons 2 Richmond season. Under 10 Girls v Boldon - the Minor Ailments Scheme - Emergency Contraception year, but is thankfully making make the game but wish to TB 2. Well done to all the boys for Under 11 Eagles 3-9 Kader champions elect. Every girl gave Free Contraception on production of a ‘c’ card a full recovery, raising a donate to the occasion can do a positive end to the 9v9 season. Juniors. The Eagles were slow to 100% in all areas of the pitch but phenomenal £8000 along the through the secure online link All 12 players involved worked start and Kader took a two goal Boldon ran out 0-2 winners. Chlamydia Screening - Pregnancy Testing way. www.justgiving.com/Paul- really hard and in Manager advantage. Adam Hicks pulled Under 8 Falcons A great end to a Advice on Stopping Smoking & Healthy Living Sean, who captained Allan McGeary2 Darren Williams’ opinion were one back, 1-2 HT. Kader scored 3 great season for the boys. A hard and much more Oliver’s side to the second #TeamTarls: Dan Mellanby, the better team. Great goals from goals in as many minutes straight game against Middleton Rangers. division title in 2011, won the Stuart Owen, Ben Wood, Cole & James and outstanding from the kick off! Plus points Two brilliant goals by Cole A Collection and Delivery Service for all all important toss and opted for Mark Peck, Jeff Smith, Fred performances from joint MOM were Jamie Cockfi eld in goal. Gaskarth earned the boys a 2-1 the surgeries in Newton Aycliffe current Newtonian Dan Mitton Woodhouse, Ray Stanger, Will Callum Brown and Spencer Adam Lowe back from injury and win. MOTM was Cole Gaskarth. Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions from as his Assistant Manager, Swinburne, Peter Strevens, O’Sullivan. scoring 2 good goals, Joe Halford Second game was a 3-0 loss, meaning John will be joined in Barry Poskett, John Shotton, Under 12 Girls v Norton & in midfi eld, Hicksy putting his it was a bit like chase the ball. Pease Way and Bewick Crescent Surgeries the dugout by another former Dan Molyneux, Anth Pepper, Stockton. In the heavy rain, chance away etc. MOTM was Thomas Dearden. A Use our FREE DELIVERY SERVICE - skipper, Darren Craddock. Jordan Steele. Aaliyah broke free to slide in for Under 11 Girls v Boldon All huge thank you to all the parents Among the picks for #TeamClose: Warren Byrne, 1-0. Aaliyah added a second. Meg Stars, Hattie with 2 goals and an and people who have supported Prescriptions delivered to your door #TeamTarls are former football Paul Broom, Kieran Megran, rounded the keeper and sealed the Aaliyah strike ensured a fi ne 3-2 us all year round. Please do not hesitate to contact Alisdair and his league stars Dan Mellanby and Dale Jardine, Mark Wood, points. Final score 3-1. win. Is your child interested in Jeff Smith, while recent County Chase McMullen, Anthony That’s 3 wins from 4 games for Second game v Birtley Town, football? If so, bring him or her friendly staff who are always available to speak with Cup winning captain Stuart Campbell, James Oliver, these girls leaving 3 more to play goals from Teanna, Ellie Jo and along to one of our many training anyone who would like help and advice. 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Mr Hall, 47, who lived in family and friends please meet Theme for the mini fun day will be medieval, with fl ags fl ying and Lifeline Community Action Newton Aycliffe, fell ill when for Funeral Service at Coundon bunting fl uttering in the breeze. A laminated copy of Magna Carta roll out the red carpet for local he was out on his bicycle on Crematorium on Thursday 7th will be on display complete with Latin and English translations. people in need to celebrate the evening of Thursday, May at 11am. Followed by Of course being an ACORN event the whole thing will be tongue fi ve years successful work in April 23. He was taken to refreshments at Newton Aycliffe in cheek but with an educational twist, games to play and quizzes hospital in Darlington then Sports Club, Moore Lane. rewarded with Haribo so do a little research. the community, giving the transferred to Durham, Donations in lieu in aid of the Try your hand at throwing a foam lance, sorry no bow and arrow most to the people who have the least where he sadly passed away British Heart Foundation. or just relax have a chat and a cuppa. on Friday, April 24. Why not dress up as a knight or medieval maiden, bring a picnic Lifeline Community Action FRASER, Sheila of Newton and get involved. (Helping Hands) want to Mark leaves behind his wife Aycliffe passed away peacefully For more details ring Ken Robson on 01325 321471 help families who struggle Tina, children Rebecca, 25, in hospital on 27th April, aged fi nancially and who live Luke, 24, and Ben, 9; three 80 years. A dear Wife, a much loved Mam, Grandma and Great below the breadline to feel step-children, Nathan, 24, Chris, 22 and Joshua 20, Grandma. Family and friends and look good for the day. and three grandchildren. please meet for Service at Wear LCA would like local people Mr Hall’s family said: Valley Crematorium (Coundon) in need to help them celebrate “Mark was a beloved son, on Thursday 7th May for 9.30am. their success at their 5th brother, husband, father Anniversary Garden Party on and grandfather. To have Mark with his wife Tina 9th May 2-5pm at Woodham him taken from us so Golf Club. suddenly is heart-breaking. “The world has lost not only transferring to Durham in Congratulations Durham County Council’s “His career as a police a highly respected member 2001. During his time with Chairman, Councillor John officer, his membership of the community but most Durham he undertook a The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is an award- Robinson and his consort of The Church of Jesus importantly a committed, number of different policing winning North East charity whose mission is ‘Health, Maxine Robinson will be Christ of Latter Day Saints, loving and charitable roles, but most recently Look who’s 60 Well-being and Learning for All’. We are currently attending this fun and friendly and his work with young son, husband, father, was the Neighbourhood Kathy Ziti Goode seeking a motivated and focused self-starter to join afternoon that is packed with people were all extremely grandfather, colleague and Inspector for the Newton our successful team as a: entertainment, music and important to him, however friend.” Aycliffe, Shildon and delicious cakes, sandwiches his first priority and love Superintendent Kerrin Sedgefield areas. He was Marketing & Engagement and scones in an elegant and was his family. Smith said: “We are deeply passionate about the fabulous location. “He loved to watch his saddened and shocked by role, leading the team by If you want to wear beautiful youngest son play football the loss of Mark. He was example, and doing all he Co-Ordinator a much-loved friend and could to ensure local people (22.5 hours per week) clothes, be served tea in the and other sports, and in colleague of so many people felt safe in the communities Band 7: £21,727 per annum pro rata. garden and have a relaxed the past couple of years afternoon, please contact us has spent many a weekend at Durham Constabulary in which they live. Maternity Cover, fixed term contract and will be hugely missed. “All our thoughts are with initially until December 2015 on 07936 431262. We would playing golf with nine-year- love to see all past and present old Ben to help him develop “Mark began his career Mark’s family and friends as a police officer with at this difficult time.” We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced people we have worked with his love and passion for the over the last 5 years. sport. Bedfordshire Police in 1990, An online book of Marketing and Engagement Co-ordinator to: condolence has been opened • Develop and deliver a creative marketing and so that people can leave 02/05/1955 communication strategy, messages about Mark. And still looks 18 • Create effective ways of engaging and consulting Students Reach New Heights It can be reached via the Happy Birthday with local people, Durham Constabulary from Husband Julian xxxx • Manage and maximise public relations including website (www.durham. Daughter Anne and social media and press coverage. police.uk). Son-in-Law Mark xxx Love and cuddles to Nana Knowledge and experience required: from Grandchildren Josh, • Degree or equivalent with relevant business Lewis and Macy xxx marketing content or CIM qualification In Memoriam and Josh’s Partner Becky. • Recent successful experience working Marketing, Very special kisses to Great PR or communications environment Grandma from Emelia • Previous experience of developing and Adrian Rose xxxxxxxxxxx implementing a successful marketing strategy • Experience of designing and applying community Cairns engagement and feedback mechanisms to inform Daisy Taylor future service design 1st May 2011 • Knowledge of the voluntary & community sector It is four years since you left us with a huge void For an application form and further information in our lives. But we have please contact the HR Department on: memories, all good, of a Telephone: (01325) 321234 loving and caring Son. In Email: [email protected] our hearts you will always Fax (01325) 301129 stay, you are loved and website: www.pcp.uk.net remembered every day. Dad and Mam xxxx Closing Date for applications: 12 noon Friday 8th May 2015 Year 11 students at Woodham Academy participated in Birthday AGNEW HILLS 28/4/1948 to Interviews to be held on: Friday 15th May 2015. GCSE Physical Education For Sale 1/5/2014. People say they can’t We are an equal and diverse employer and climbing sessions in Durham Remembrance believe it is one year today since particularly welcome applicants from groups who are my darling Wife was taken away. designed to improve the “ALL SORTS” selling anything Time for me has gone so slow, 4th May 2015 currently underrepresented at PCP, such as men, practical scores within this Happy 13th Birthday people with sensory impairments and carers. and everything for Charity. Every JACK WOOD Remembering a as the pain I feel inside nobody subject area, and all students Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, dear Brother on his 85th birthday, knows. To lose the love of your Daisy who participated performed 10am to 1pm at St Clare’s 29th April. Sister Brenda and life and your very best friend, my “Teenager at last” exceptionally well. Church. New stock arrived, family broken heart will never mend. Lots of love always, Mam, All students covered 50% discount Until one day in Heaven we Dad, Oscar and Buddy the health and safety MOBILITY scooter, Monarch are back together, side by side, xxxxxxxxxx requirements for climbing, Mini 4 for car boot transportation. Thank You the way we were always meant Fully Qualified Competent Motor Mechanic knot tying, initial preparation, Excellent condition, serviced to be, as Husband and Wife. DAISY TAYLOR Happy 13th climbing calls and climbing January 2015. £250. Tel 07789 From your ever loving Husband birthday. Hope you have a lovely Wanted at Gregg Little Testing Centre 557620 time. Lots of love from Auntie techniques. More advanced WATERWAYS Plumbing Tommy xxxx BRAND NEW double divan Services. One very happy WYN ATKINSON 29th April Sue and Uncle Andy and Dexter Duties will include car maintenance, repairs, climbers had the opportunity with quilted Damask mattress, customer - new bathroom fitted 2010. When I am gone, in hearts xxx servicing of all makes and models of vehicles. to explore more complex can deliver, £120. Tel 07789 from conception to completion, and prayers I will live on. Be DAISY TAYLOR Happy 13th Diagnosis and problem solving skills are required routes, including overhangs 113343 Jason exceeded our expectations strong, be brave and dry your birthday Daisy. With lots of and an ability to train and work with apprentices. and features. GOOD selection of interesting and more. Look no further for tears. Remember all our happy love from Aunty Shirley, Dave, References and clean driving license required The students were a real and technical info on VW your bathrooms requirements, years. From all of her family, Thomas and Oliver xxxx credit to Woodham Academy. Camper Vans including a he’s your man! Thanks Jason. who loved her deeply xxxx DARREN ALLEN and Jenna Their attitude and effort were decorative wall plaque. £20. Tel Harry and Maureen DENNIS KELVIN HARDY Graham. Congratulations to two Recent winner of Make your Mark Awards commendable. All students 01325 313984 after 6pm DOREEN SMITH The family 28th April 2008. In some way, special people on your Wedding Best Service Award for Aycliffe Business Park 2014 have gained a high enough 3 WHEEL electric mobility of the late Doreen would like every day, you are spoken about Day on 2nd May 2015. You are grade within climbing to have scooter, folds down to fit in to to thank all friends, Co-op and remembered. So you are still made for each other. Love you a car boot, £150 ono. Tel 01325 here in our hearts forever. Always both. Mam, Dad and Danny xxx it count as one of their fi nal Funeralcare, Bethany House, Please apply via email to Emma Little on 316612 Neighbours, Amanda for catering loved and greatly missed. Your DIXON Congratulations [email protected] four scores in this element BEIGE electric recliner/riser and Petals for the flowers on her loving Wife Carol, Children Michelle and Jason on finishing please send a covering letter of the subject. We wish them chair, four months old, still under passing. £100 was collected Debbie, Barry, Lisa, Andrew and the London Marathon in a and CV with full reference details all well in their upcoming guarantee, £150 ono. Tel 01325 and donated to Honest John. Stuart and Grandchildren Sarah, fabulous time. Love from Mam, written exam. 316612 Catherine and Jean Jordan and Leah Dad, George and Sarah xxxx PAGE 16 www.newtonnews.co.uk HEIGHINGTON AFC BOYS MATCH REPORTS AYCLIFFE SWIMMER CHOSEN Fundraiser LES GIBSON, passing move involving Tyler by their fi rst tournament on the friendly this week, in preparation comedy impressionist, often called Gibbon and Theo Callaghan. 17th May at Heighington Parish for Blackpool tournament in two FOR EUROPEAN GAMES ‘The Man Of A Thousand Voices’ Man of the Match award going Field weeks.. As a result of her outstanding Daniel competed in the open Durham and Newton Aycliffe. is bringing his characters and to the entire team, especially U14’s played Shildon in a friendly All age groups looking for new performance at the British Events and managed one PB. Coaches were Chris Dove, Paul his voice to entertain the people considering Heighington were on Thursday at home, winning players, so If you would like to Championships Hannah Sedgefi eld 75 hosted the Durham Woodley and John Moore. It was of Newton Aycliffe. For tickets missing 5 players it was fully 5-2, goals from Roman Alves and get involved with any of our teams Featherstone of Sedgefi eld 75 Hub session on Saturday 26th a great session and it’s hoped to please contact David Brassell deserved. Next up for Heighington, 4 from MOM Bailey Howarth. please contact David Brassell on: Swimming Club has been selected April. Swimmers attending were host another one at NALC in the 07870 777779 or Jim Barr 07899 away to Seaton Carew, followed Hoping to organise another [email protected] for the European Games Team. The from Derwentside., Peterlee, near future. 862079 games take place in Azerbaijan on New Team Recruiting new U14 the 21st to 28th June. This is large team for next season who are multi sport event even bigger than starting to train now, contact the Commonwealth Games ATC at Stockton Duathlon Festival Mark Stapleton, on 07443621876 “BIG CLUB” TEAM WIN We were hoping for team swims if you are interested in becoming but to every one’s delight she has involved been selected to swim in three Under 7’s hosted Ferryhill Juniors individual events the 200, 100 on Saturday in their 8th friendly COUNTY CUP FINAL and 50 metre Freestyle. Team in preparation for next season. members will be decided later. Heighington produced their best It is worth noting that Hannah performance to date in a 6-0 win is the only swimmer who has in the fi rst game. A superb hat been selected from the whole of trick from Joe Neild, 2 goals from Northumberland and Durham. the outstanding Tyler Woodward Sedgefi eld 75 had six swimmers and a customary goal from Oliver competing in a total of 37 swims Paylor were enough to see off at Chester le Street Gala. They Ferryhill. The balance in the team were Jessica Hall, Rebecca Hall. was helped by the return of Harvey Kate Carmichael, Peter Golightly, Yale at the back who cut out any Zac Hodgkinson,and Daniel Hall. danger, Theo Callaghan playing in Jessica had six swims gaining 2 goal didn’t have a save to make. gold medals, 1 silver one Open The second game was more of Final and one NER time. Rebecca the same, with Tyler Woodward had 9 swims achieving 2 gold scoring his fi rst hat trick in and 2 silver and made three Open Heighington colours and Finals impressive debutant Thomas Kate swam in fi ve events gaining grabbing the other after a fl owing PBs in two of them Peter Golightly The victorious team with the trophy - photo by Peter Allison had 8 swims making two Open Finals and winning a bronze Former Middlesbrough Aycliffe, took them to the title the fi nal as under dogs. When medal in a new best time Zac had Graham Atkins on the 40k bike section P&P WINDOW goalkeeper Jason Steele in 1998. that fi nal whistle went, it was six swims gaining a bronze medal REPAIRS has won his fi rst piece Steele, 24, who jointly- the best feeling in the world - and competing in two open fi nals. Whilst club members Michelle Dixon, Tracey Warrior and Penny of silverware, but it’s a manages the Sunday side something you can keep for the Johnson were battling the London Marathon, April 26th also saw Double Glazing Window managerial achievement the along with fellow boss Dave rest of your life.” and Door Specialists 3 of Aycliffe Tri Club members racing in the Stockton Duathlon young footballer is celebrating. Owen, said: “It was a fantastic Another member of the squad, Festival. Three races took place with the Sprint Distance of 5k run Over 20 years experience Steele watched proudly as his achievement and the lads can Mark Wood, knew all about the 20k bike 2.5k run being a qualifi er for the GB Age Group Team fi tting and repairing Sunday morning pub team, be really proud of themselves. history of the County Cup - his for the 2015 World Championship and the Standard race of 10k Doors, Windows, Double Newton Aycliffe Working I don’t think either side really father, Des, was in Oliver’s run 40k bike 5k run the fi nal qualifi er event for the ETU Duathlon Men’s Club, defeated Stockton played that well in the fi nal, team to last win it 17 years ago. Glazing, Locks, European Championships in 2016. Hardwick Social 2-1 in the but it was always going to be a He said: “Big Des always talks In the Sprint Distance Andrew Sedgwick had a fantastic Hinges and Handles County Cup Final. tough game. of his playing days and winning performance fi nishing 2nd Vet Male. Also in the Sprint Michelle We also Supply and Fit Warren Byrne scored twice “We needed them to be a team the County Cup all those years Scott showed another strong performance in a top class fi eld Composite Doors for the ‘Big Club’ before of men and that’s what they ago. so it was about time we coming in 9th Senior Female. Hardwick pulled one back with were. I’ve never seen a team gave the Big Club regulars Graham Atkins raced in the longer Standard event fi nishing 8th in 10 minutes to go. It ensured a work as hard as they did, and something else to celebrate. his age group. All 3 Multi Sport Athletes worked hard and enjoyed Contact Paul nervy fi nale, with the full-time that was after being at work all “It was a great night but I was the event held at Stockton Riverside. whistle signalling delirious day. 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