Driving Lessons Issue No. 431 MILNERS WINDOW CLEANERS All areas covered Friendly, patient and professional Patios, Conservatories, tuition. Learn to drive in one week or take Your local & Gutters also cleaned. your time with weekly lessons Community Newspaper Telephone Tel: (01388) 772545 , Friday, 23rd October, 2009. Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 or 0796 705 1643 Email: [email protected] - Duty journalist 0790 999 2731 www.121driving.net Published at 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, 776150 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. www.shildontowncrier.com Cab It! at A Voice for shildon's Locomotion Young People Monday 19th October saw the launch of the newly formed Shildon Youth Council, which is to be supported by Shildon Town Council and the Shildon Children and Young People’s Action Network. A Town Council spokesperson said, "Young people are the future of our communities and it is important that we invest in, and encourage, young people to voice their concerns, participate The Green Arrow is just one of the trains in local government and be which visitors will be able to explore. empowered to take decisions Locomotion: The National visitors through the controls and action to improve their Railway Museum at Shildon is of a steam locomotive; give local community." Members of Shildon Youth Council inviting members of the public them an insight into the life "The Shildon Youth Council signing into office at The Civic Hall. to visit "Cab It" from 10.00am of a train driver; and answer will allow the views and issues A spokesperson for the Town unjust perception of young to 4.00pm on Saturday 7th any questions the public may concerning children and young Council said, "This is a people sometimes. It is about November & Sunday 8th wish to ask about the historic people to be discussed and fantastic opportunity for the time we started listening to November. vehicles. raise matters of concern with young people to participate what they have to say." A spokesperson for As well as stepping on the the Town Council and other in the democratic process and Dan Howden, one of the young Locomotion said, "'Cab it!' is footplate of historic engines, agencies." to raise the profile of young representatives said, "The your chance to get on board for a small charge it is possible The Town Council and the people in Shildon in a positive Shildon Youth Council will some of the vehicles in the to enjoy a steam train ride Network wants to raise the way’. It will give young finally give the view of young museum’s collection.” behind Furness Railway No. profile of young people in a people the opportunity to share people some impact and it is At the “Cab It” event, visitors 20, the oldest working standard positive way to demonstrate their ideas and priorities with a great platform for them to will be able to get on the gauge steam locomotive in the they are valued and can make Shildon Town Council and have an effective voice. More footplates of Green Arrow, UK. Built in 1863, FR No. 20 a positive difference in the other agencies." than that, it involves them in a Cornwall and No. 563. is a remarkable survivor from community. The town's mayor, Cllr. Gareth system they feel distant from A knowledgeable team of a bygone era. Fourteen young people have Howe said, "I think this is a and not a part of, which, under museum staff and volunteers Parking and admission to the been nominated to be part of brilliant idea, and one which any circumstances, is a great will be on hand to guide event are free of charge. the Youth Council to serve for will work. There is a slightly benefit. a period of 2 years. The council CHILTON & WINDLESTONE WMC is comprised mostly of young people from each of Shildon's, AA QUICK QUICK SALE SALE (Tel 01388 720294) they are as follows; Nicola Stevens and Jay-Lee Nelson UK’s NO.1 PROPERTY BUYER BEST EVER XMAS PARTY!!! of St. John's Primary School, Bethany Ridley, Ellie Lambert, OVER 4,500 HOUSES BOUGHT FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER 2009 Jake Long and Matthew Raby Whether you want to sell within a month, a from Timothy Hackworth Primary School, Emma Box week, or even a day – you decide! We work International Stars and Matthew Rowland from to find a solution to meet your needs. 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DYLAN KIRBY COLIN TAYLOR DAREN BODDY JACK GEORGE LEIGHTON CONGRATULATIONS 25th October 21st October 2003 25th October JULIE & KEVIN THOMPSON Happy 3rd Birthday to our big boy. Treasured memories of a Love of love, dear son and brother. Mammy & Daddy. Sadly missed by Mam, Christine, x x x Barry & all the family. DYLAN KIRBY 25th October Happy birthday to my big brother. Love Lukas. GEOFF LAWSON x x x 26th October, 2003 Happy 4th Birthday, Jack. on your Silver Wedding Memories are the loveliest things, Lots of hugs & kisses, DYLAN KIRBY Anniversary. 20th October. They last from day to day, Happy 40th. Mammy & Daddy. 25th October All our love, always, They don't get lost, Love, x x x Happy 3rd Birthday from Mam & Dad. They don't wear out, Kim & Michael. to our beautiful grandson. x x x And cannot be taken away. x JACK GEORGE LEIGHTON Lots of love & kisses, 27th October Kath & family, Nana Julie & Granda John. JULIE & KEVIN THOMPSON and Mam & Dad. DAREN BODDY x x x Thinking of both of you on your x 25th October th Silver Wedding Anniversary, Happy 40 Uncle Daren. th Births 20 October. Love Love Arrun. Kyle & Keiran. x DANIEL TOM BEST x x x DAREN BODDY PAUL HINDHAUGH 25th October 24th October, 2001 Happy 40th Daren. Still deeply loved and missed, All our love, Best Wishes Paul, darling, Mum & Dad. And forever in my heart. x x Love Happy birthday, Jack. GARY ROBINSON Pat. Our "Little Man" is now our Good luck with your training for x x x "Superman"! Royal Logistics Corps. Love you lots, Proud of you, Grandma & Grandad. Birthday Memories JAYDEN WILSON Born Friday, 9 October 2009 Mam & Stephen. to proud parents David & Nicola x JACK GEORGE LEIGHTON Best (nee Goundry). STEPHEN MADDISON 27th October A welcome 1st grandchild for Jim, th GARY ROBINSON ELLWOOD Happy 4 Birthday, Jack. Jean, Tom & Linda and 1st great Love Auntie Rae & Uncle Paul. grandson for Roy & Edna Pybus Good luck, Gaz. 28th October Barry & Vikki. Missing Dad & Granda x on his 83rd Birthday Our memories of you are made to last, Property Our love for you is standing fast, JOANNE MULLEY Forever in our hearts (AKA "THE WILD ONE") TO LET come what may. Happy birthday. CONNOR DAVID SCAIFE Church Street, Shildon We miss you more day by day. Have fun. Born Tuesday, 13th October 2009 3 bed house to let. Forever loved and always missed. Happy 1st Birthday, Love Dad, Sam & Sean. Weighing 9lbs 10ozs Refurbished. Unfurnished. From all your loving family "Little Bruiser". x x x Gas Central heating. All our love, JOANNE MULLEY £300 PCM. Nana, Granda & family. Happy birthday to the best Tel: 07773 223 222 x x x drinking partner ever! Lots of love, For Sale EVERETT DICKINSON Marrisa & Kirby. 25th October x x x For Sale Instead of a card, White marble fire place ADAM SUMMERBELL to Elizabeth Hunter We send our love, JOANNE MULLEY with coal gas fire. 23rd October & Jamie Scaife. Instead of a gift, a prayer, Happy birthday, Aunty Jo-Jo. 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Court on 5th November on at the weekend, when he The 29 year old from Wharton another matter. Jardine was christened three lovely boys Street in Coundon, was released on unconditional on Sunday 18th October followed by police at around bail and will return to court 2009. 9.30 p.m. on the night of 15th on 10th November when a The first little boy to be September and after giving full pre-sentence report will baptised was James Michael officers his name he ran off. be presented by the Probation Dunbar. James was born on He was finally arrested on 7th Service, as the steering/ 10th August 2008. He is the October. guidance for the offence is for son of Evelyn Griffiths, a care The Prosecution gave details a custodial sentence. worker, and David Michael Dunbar, a bricklayer, who DEFENDANT live in Clarendon Court. The couple named three David Michael Dunbar and Evelyn Griffiths Godparents; taking their MISSING with baby James Michael Dunbar. Welfare and Social Services at decided vows were Martin and Lynn checks had failed to locate the to adourn the case until 4th Brown, and Anita Walls. A whereabouts of Mark Stuart November to allow for a reception was held later at the Jenkins who was released from review and further police Royal George. H.M Prison Holme House in enquiries. Jenkins is due to Tyler Jay Sowerby, born on September. face a charge of stealing a 30th March 2009 to student The 36 year old’s address case of Carling Lager from the Amanda Louise Sowerby was given as Copeland Road Coop Store in Church Street of Foundry Street, was the in Evenwood but magistrates Shildon on 5th June. second child to be baptised. Tyler Jay's proud godparents were Gemma Louise Churm, AUTUMN Danielle Sky Watson, & charity fair Anthony Jefferson and Ian Tyler Jay Sowerby with his mother, Clish. 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Page 3 TownTown Crier, Crier, Friday, Friday, 22nd23rd May,October 2009 The Big Draw at DUE IN Locomotion COURT Get creative this half term Kevin Robert Swan, aged 31, that the defendant drove a Ford with two free art activities at of Kilburn Street in Shildon is Mondeo car in Newton Aycliffe Locomotion: The National due to face Newton Aycliffe on 13th October whilst over Railway Museum in Shildon. Magistrates’ Court to face the legally prescribed limit The activities, which take three charges concerning of alcohol and whilst without place between Monday 26th motoring offences. It is alleged valid insurance or licence. October and Friday 30th October, are part of The Big Jumble Sale Draw, a nationwide season of A Jumble Sale in aid of Admission to the event will be activities aimed at expanding charities will be held between £1.00, concessions 50p. the boundaries of art. 11.00am and 3.00pm on Stall space is available at a The Patchwork Express project Saturday 31st October at the cost of £2.50, call (01325) invites visitors to choose Cumby Arms, Heighington. 316753. a square on the museum’s mosaic picture of a train, CELEBRATION before completing it to their own design using a range of MARRED BY arts and crafts materials. There is also a highly- INCIDENT recommended Picture Trail The Big Draw, a nationwide series of activities, A day of celebration was Later, at the club, a police activity. Simply follow the is heading to Shildon's Locomotion Museum. interrupted when a couple officer used an electronic taser trail around the museum’s and sketching some of our Parking and admission to the were arrested at a christening stun gun to subdue him. Collection Building, observing heritage rail vehicles as you go. activities are free. reception. The incident Police officers calmed a occurred on Sunday, 18th number of party guests, FOOTBALLING LEGEND GUILTY October, after an altercation who had gathered outside took place at the reception. the building following the OF SHILDON OFFENCE Police officers arrived at Old commotion. A former Sunderland player, dozens" of charities, for whom collision with Horswill, who Shildon WMC at around The man’s partner, a 39 year- who played in the side's last he claimed to bring in over was said to be holding a phone 7.30pm, shortly after hearing old woman, was also arrested, major triumph, winning the £1million a year. to his ear at the time of the that a member of the club’s for a public order offence. FA Cup in 1973, was found In a recent hearing, Aycliffe incident. committee had been assaulted She has been released on bail guilty of driving while using a Magistrates' Court heard The officer added that she had by a guest. It is believed pending further inquiries. mobile phone. Micky Horswill, that police were alerted to seen Horswill's car illegally that the alleged perpetrator The relationship between the a presenter on the popular Real Horswill's driving after he cross double white lines in the attacked the club official after parent of the child and those Radio Legends' football phone- pulled out in front of a police road three times before he was an argument between the two. arrested is unknown. in, may lose his licence if found car at a roundabout on West pulled over. guilty of the offence. Auckland Road. Horswill denied the charge. The presenter, whose day job One of the officers in the car, He said that he made a three COMMITTED TO is at Wilson Art in Shildon, PC Tina Smith, told the court minute call while the car was already has 13 points on his that she was forced to carry out parked, and used phone records CROWN COURT licence, although he was not an emergency stop to avoid a to back his claim. Paul Bake of Pasture Row, old Bake also appeared before banned from driving when Eldon and James Allan Robson Newton Aycliffe Magistrates convicted of speeding in June FUN HOLIDAY of no fixed abode, jointly charged with the possession of 2007. faced a charge of burglary an offensive weapon. Horswill could receive a further WORKSHOP at a house in Queensway, The court heard that following three points on his licence, as Yes, the half-term holidays are said, “Any young people Shildon on 26th March. Items an altercation in Eldon on 23rd well as a driving ban, when he here again. How about having aged 8 to 16 years of age can including a Playstation 2 August, Bake was seen with is sentenced on Tuesday, 24th a little bit of fun on Wednesday come along and have a really console, two mobile ‘phones, a small kitchen knife. He was November. 28th October, between 10.00am whacky day of games, singing house keys, car keys, 12 cans heard to say to his brother Horswill will argue that any and 3.00pm? Organisers of The and dancing. All we ask is that of lager and £6 cash were “stick the bitch” as he held out ban would cause financial Young Entertainers’ Workshop they bring £1 entrance fee, among those taken. Legal the weapon towards him. hardship for both himself and at Sunnydale Leisure, Shildon, a packed lunch and a happy Aid was granted and the two The Bench declined the charities that he works promise that the workshop will smile.” will return to Crown Court jurisdiction and the defendant with. He told magistrates that be lots of fun. For more information, call on 30th November for a case will appear at Crown Court he worked with "dozens and A spokesperson for the event 07747826324. management hearing. 22 year later. 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He successfully Revolution was subsequently SHILDON EXILE English Civil War took place. defended Moscow from crushed on November 4. 1707 – The first Parliament of German troops. 1973 – The Watergate Scandal: Great Britain, i.e., the United 1942 – World War II: The US President Richard M. Kingdom, met. Second Battle of El Alamein Nixon agreed to turn over 1906 – Alberto Santos- starts. At El Alamein in subpoenaed audio tapes of Dumont flew an airplane northern Egypt, the British his Oval Office conversations in the first heavier-than-air Eighth Army, under Field about the scandal. flight in Europe at Champs de Marshal Montgomery, began 1973 – A United Nations Bagatelle, Paris, France. a critical offensive to expel the sanctioned cease-fire officially 1915 – Woman’s suffrage: In Axis armies from Egypt, never ended the Yom Kippur War New York City, 25,000-33,000 to return. between Israel and Syria. women marched on Fifth 1944 – World War II: The 1989 – The Hungarian Republic Avenue to advocate their right Battle of Leyte Gulf begins. was officially declared by to vote. The largest naval battle in president Mátyás Szűrös, 1917 – Vladimir Lenin called history commenced in the replacing the communist for the October Revolution, Philippines Hungarian People’s Republic. which turned Russia into the 1944 - The Soviet Red Army 1993 – Shankill Road communist Soviet Union. entered Hungary. bombing: A Provisional IRA Rebecca and Andrew pose for photographs after their 1929 – Great Depression: 1946 – The United Nations bomb prematurely detonated wedding at The Salvation Army, Shildon Citadel. After a steady decline in stock General Assembly convened in the Shankill area of Belfast, Rebecca Smith was recently Mugford, and the bride and market prices since a peak for the first time, at an killing the bomber and nine married to Andrew Murray at groom enjoyed a lavish in September, the New York auditorium in Flushing, civilians. a ceremony held in Shildon wedding reception with Stock Exchange began to show Queens, New York City. 2001 – The Provisional IRA Salvation Army. their family and friends at signs of panic. 1956 – Thousands of began disarming. Rebecca, now a nurse in Redworth Hall Hotel. For their 1941 – World War II: Soviet Hungarians protested against 2001 – Apple released the Sunderland, grew up in Bishop honeymoon the happy couple Field Marshal Georgy Zhukov the government and Soviet iPod. Auckland and had been a stayed in Uganda and then soldier in Shildon Salvation Kenya to visit an orphanage the tearaways’ “beauty & Army until she transferred for which the wedding party to Newcastle City Temple, had donated monetary gifts. the beast” pantomime which was where she first met Rebecca and Andrew now It is almost that time of year which is “Beauty and The looking for young people who Andrew. live in Newcastle, but are again, when audiences scream Beast”. The theatre group is either want to learn new skills, The ceremony was led by frequent visitors to the corps “He’s behind you” and “Oh yes on the lookout for any young such as singing, dancing or Majors Anthony and Fiona in Shildon. it is!” That’s right, pantomime people aged 11 to 19 years acting, or to improve on their time is upon us. who would like to take on a present abilities and become FRIENDS OF THE Popular local youth theatre lead role in the show, be part part of The Tearaways teams.” group The Tearaways, based of the singing group or be part For more information, call N.R.M. MEETING in Shildon are beginning of a dance troupe. (01388) 774838 or visit www. The Friends of the NRM Auckland). The meeting rehearsals for their pantomime, A spokesperson said, “We are tearaways-shildon.co.uk. 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Page 5 TownTown Crier, Crier, Friday, 23rd 22nd October May, 2009 BUTTERWICK ANNUAL BALL FRIENDS OF SENIOR The Butterwick Annual Ball this dancing until 1.00am to ‘Jump by telephoning Lynn Albury year is being held at the Q’ who organisers say on 01388 603003 or email CITIZENS APPEAL Hall Hotel, near Darlington, on were highly recommended. [email protected]. Friday 20th November 2009 A spokesperson for the uk. FOR FUNDRAISER and heralds the start of the hospice said, “I do hope The spokesperson added, “We A Newton Aycliffe based Monday 21st December until seasonal celebrations. you can join us. To ensure at Butterwick will do our best community group is appealing Christmas Eve. The evening will commence at your attendance and avoid to ensure you have a great for donations for a Christmas The group are appealing for 7.00pm, with drinks reception disappointment please evening with your friends and fundraiser. The Friends of any 10 x 8 foot Christmas in the stable lounge, followed reserve your place.” Tickets guests while raising money for Senior Citizens (Charity no. Trees, Christmas Treelights, by a delicious four-course to the even are £45.00 per our worthy charity!” 1099207), based in Newton baubles and decorations. Any meal, which will be served at person and interested parties “Fundraising is a vital and Aycliffe’s Neville Community donations will be gratefully 8pm. This year revellers will be may reserve them initially essential element of ensuring Centre, is holding a Christmas received. the Hospice is always there to Extravaganza for children,. If you can help, call Peter Coffee Morning serve the local community.” The event will run from Beaty on (01325) 313924. and free hearing SUCCESSFULL CREDIT UNION TO tests Co-operative Funeralcare, 85 having a coffee morning with EXPAND AND RE-BRAND Church Street, Shildon, is part homemade cakes and scones The St. Thomas (Shildon) future membership obtained; Committee members. of the Co-operative group, and a prize raffle to raise Credit Union, which was this is now to be ‘Persons who “These members will be very whose chosen charity of the money for the RNID to help formed in 1986 by the live or work in the Shildon pleased to discuss any queries year is the Royal National support deaf people.” Shildon Council of Churches Town area’”. you may have regarding the Institute for Deaf People. The coffee morning starts Unemployment Project, has The group are also seeking Shildon Credit Union or credit A spokesperson said, “On at 10am and the hearing announced that it will change committed volunteers, who unions in general. Any other Tuesday 27th October, at the tests are available, without its name and expand the wish to join the credit union questions you may have, about Shildon office, we are offering appointment, from 11.00am availability of its services. and support current volunteers broader issues, please contact free hearing tests to the until 1.00pm. Everyone is, A spokesperson for the group to maintain the levels of us.” public. The tests will be done of course, welcome to attend said, “We would like to inform success and respect that the Anyone who requires further in a private room and each either the coffee morning, to the people of the Shildon Town union has earned over the information is invited to visit test takes about 5 minutes. have a hearing test, or to do areas that we are now, with years since its foundation. the office at the Methodist During the testing we will be both. the full consent of the FSA, Anyone who lives or works Church Hall, Main Street, enlarging the credit union in Shildon, and would like Shildon, on any Thursday IMPROVING service within the town and further information about between 12.30pm and 4.00pm. its area. A new name has been becoming a member or a All visitors will be warmly BUS TIMETABLE approved by the FSA, which volunteer, or both, is invited welcomed. Should anyone is the ‘Shildon Town Credit to visit the credit union for an wish to contact the group by INFORMATION Union Limited’ informal chat about the union telephone, they may do so by At the last Town Council timetable, b) the inadequacy “This name change, a and its expansion. The group’s calling (01388) 814924. regular meeting, held recently, of bus timetables for local deviation from our very spokesperson said, “We will the Council discussed Durham services in Shildon, c) the successful predecessor, has provide a good opportunity County Council’s strategy for potential for the use of the free also been brought about by for you to get to know more Call us on bus information documents. local press for publishing bus the requirement for a new about the current members and 01388 775896 It was resolved that the and rail timetables, and d) the ‘Common Bond’ for all the other volunteers Board and response from the Town continuing inadequacy of bus D.J. 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TownTown Crier, Crier, Friday, Friday, 22nd 23rd May, October 2009 Page 6 Poetry Corner DO YOU RECOGNISE “Autumnal Sonnet” THE FACES? By Gordon Harris, Leaves from deciduous trees, a Widely variegated from their russet blanket form, summer green. As from their branches, by They turn and tumble in Autumn winds are torn, acrobatic dance, Clinging desperately by leaf Floating magically on the stalks, to avoid release, breeze as if in a trance, Until a cold night frost, disturbs The blanket changes, as the their summer peace. carpet thickens on the ground, The next day’s wind, removes Leaves tumbling, turning, the stragglers with ease, swirling all around, They flutter bye like parachutes, Silently they nestle, forming a floating on the breeze. crispen layer, Multi colours of yellow, brown Angelic tones of nature, her and red are seen, seasons autumnal prayer. "Sunderland Managers" By Vince Elsbury an appearance assured in the F.A. Cup Poor , the guy gave Players known, team unknown: Stokoe won us promotion and his all Back Row (right to left): K. Comerford, R. Jones, J. Saunders, W. Simpson, D. Hughf, J. Towler. the F.A. Cup McCarthy a mixture in Front Row (right to left) L. Horan, G. Simpson, T. Brownless, D. Haigh, T. Dodd. Dennis Smith he took us up between A Shildon resident and regular of the players, the team and any further information that Len Ashurst took us to the But , the most Town Crier reader has asked the year of the photo remain might help solve the puzzle Milk Cup generous the club has ever us to publish this photo of a unknown, although the photo of the year and club in the McMenemy's story was a seen football team from a bygone was taken sometime in the photo, let us know and we will mess Rick Sbragia hardly made the era. 1950's. forward the information to the But a fair success grade Despite knowing the names If any readers feel they can add photo's proud owner. a surprise indeed During our games displayed Only big contracts were Finally, hopes to agreed steady the ship Halloween HIJINKS For Flo and Stewart Then do well in the But only one thing, relegation Premiership at Hardwick hall Spooks and ghouls will be Durham County Council’s on 01740 621505. haunting Hardwick Park, Countryside Service and will A limited number of tickets Letters to , later this month. take place at Hardwick Park will be available on the door. The Hallowe’en at Hardwick between 6.30pm and 9.30pm They will be priced £30 for a event will be taking place on Friday, 30th October. family tickets and £10 for an the Editor again this year and visitors Families are invited to go individual ticket. In the latest of a series of letters concerning the Shildon are dared to join the spooky along in Hallowe’en fancy People's Centre, Cllr. S. Bird re-iterates his position... goings-on. dress and join the fun. LETTERS There will be a scary A family ticket, which admits Dear Editor, opinions of other elected woodland walk, face painting two adults and up to three 3-4 First Floor Offices With regard to recent letters on members of the Town Council, and a chance to come face children, costs £20 in advance Shildon Town the Shildons People Centre. but they are mine and I stand to face with some creepy and individual tickets cost £5 Council Building, I stand by the statements that by what I have written. crawlies. in advance. Civic Hall Square, I made in the Town Crier and The townspeople can, of There will also be Tickets are available until I personally believe that the course, judge me and my Shildon entertainment, including Friday, 23rd October. To book former Shildon Centre was views at the next elections in DL4 1AH circus skills, fire juggling call Hardwick Park Visitor saved as a political exercise 2013. and, for those brave enough Centre, during office hours, [email protected] to” save the face” of the local Yours faithfully, to venture inside, a scary Labour Party. Nobody will Cllr S.Bird Hallowe’en torture chamber. ever change my mind on this! Deputy Mayor. Hobson's 'Hand' The event is organised by RAMSEY'S Perhaps these are not the Shildon Town Council Joinery & Property Car Wash Open Mon-Fri 7.30am - 5pm Maintenance A.L.A Carpet, Sat 8.00am-1pm Knight on All aspects of Joinery Unit 11E Dabble Duck Ind Est, the Tiles Upholstery & Leather undertaken Shildon Cleaning. All Aspects of Wall and From Shelves to Cars £2.50, Vans £3.50 One room any size Renovations, Gates, Every 3rd wash, 4th wash free Floor Tiling Undertaken. Fencing, Decking, Full valet £15.00 Free Quotations. £30 Doors etc Tel: 07931743837 or 01388 776012 01388 775603 Call Gary Andelin Then £10 per room Collection & Delivery 07919 156221 Home: 01388 774276 thereafter. Service Available Mob: 07515 104 031 07913548838 [email protected] Find us in Yellow Pages MADE YOU www.intelligentbookkeeping.co.uk CORNER DOUGLAS

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Page 7 TownTown Crier, Crier, Friday,Friday, 22nd23rd May, October 2009 SHILDON v SHILDON MAINTAIN wolviston WINNING RUN Shildon travelled to Norton K.O. Time changed & Stockton Ancients F.C. on Shildon play Wolviston away Shildon also play away in their Saturday 17th October 2009 on Saturday 24th October following fixture, which is a and once again came away 2009 in the lst Round of the Skilltraining Ltd. Northern with another worthy victory, Durham Challenge Cup. League match at their 9th in a row. Norton The kick off time is 2.00pm Town on Tuesday 27th October. are new to the 1st division not 3.00pm. Kick Off is at 7.30pm. this season, as they were the leagues 2nd division runners Shildon up in season 2008/9. The game was not too exciting Railway Jnrs early in the lst half with Shildon started sharply enough, the post before half time. neither team settled. After 10 Stark crossed well for Dobson Brown replaced Upton, and his mins. the first real chance of to head over from close range. aerial presence paid dividends the game fell to Gary Brown, Trotter took a blow to the nose up front. Simple errors allowed whose header from a corner and left the field for treatment, Tyneside to gain a 5-1 lead. was cleared off the line with Shildon Manager, Gary Forrest's Man of the Match: this took the wind out of Brown scored after a barrage Norton's goalkeeper James Phil Brumwell. Shildon's sails. of corners and crosses. Joyce Briggs well beaten. Shildon are now 7th in the playing shorter passes, Tyneside chipped the ‘keeper blasted home a penalty after On 17 mins. Shildon should league, with 25 points, only moving it more quickly and to make it 1-0. Straight from Brown was fouled in the box. probably have been awarded 3 points behind 3rd place players getting up to support the restart, Man of the Match, Despite the occasional break a penalty when Jamie Dunston on 28 points. the play with greater urgency. Joyce rifled in from 25 yards. away, which Cooper dealt Middleton, ex Shildon player, Shildon’s manager, Gary To do this we had to stop A crazy 15 minutes ensued, with, Shildon returned South handled the ball, which Forrest, said, “This was our knocking long meaningless Tyneside were gifted too with nothing. appeared to be inside the box, 9th straight win from what balls into Warren. The many opportunities, and took A spokesperson wished to but the referee disagreed. proved to be a very efficient players took the instructions advantage of them all. Shildon express the club’s gratitude Chances were few and far performance. 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