Wednesday, 7th May, 1986. THE TEESDALE MERCURY 7

FOOTBALL CRICKET ANGLING madly. While doing this they let West Indian Deron is aiming for lots of wickets out strange cries. Often they needn’t bother. Spot­ Derek Minikin on Lotthouse ?-18 Three whoppers put ting their nests and mottled eggs is almost impossible, and most Middleton batted first at home and runs—but says he is also keen to learn people wouldn’t disturb them any­ target twice to . Alter a good into river free way. nrst wicket stand of 42 from S. Batsmen in the Durham Y.M.C.A. record­ County League who sym­ Baker 21 and B. Smurthwaite 16 ed their 10th successive victory pathised with dur­ of charge by firm they collapsed before D. Garth 19 against Hurworth Grange but their ing their tour of the West Don’t put anglers n.o. helped to score to a respect­ by ANDREW WILKINSON habit of losing concentration to­ Indies will soon have similar able 91, wards the end was again in evi­ problems to face . . . in the Who’s going to catch the In reply Newton Aycliffe only in same league dence as they nearly let the game shape of Jamaican bowler other whopper? That was managed 54 mainly due to good slip. Deron Dixon. the question intriguing many bowling from A, Lofthouse 14-6- Barnard Castle anglers after as fox hunters Hurworth struck first, a low The 6 ft. 2 in. 19 year old from 18-7 and C. Aldorson 13-2-35-3. seeing in last week’s Mer­ cross being turned in from close Kingston, who has joined Middleton: B. Smurthwaite c b cury that 4 lb. and 51b. 6 oz. No wonder the fox hunt­ range. The visitors also went close Greensit, 16; S. Baker c b Smith, for the summer, is the first pro­ ing brigade are seeking sup­ on a couple more occasions before 21; A. Lofthouse b Greensit, 0; trout had been caught. fessional they have had. They knew there was at least port in their opposition to Y.M. got to grips. Slowly they C j Lee-Shield b Watson, 9; C. He will gain valuable experience one more such trout. The town the hunt saboteurs, for there began to control and it was no Alderson b Smith, 0; P. Bartram b Colby, 8; D. Garth not out, 19; of English cricket and may, in a angling club stocked the Tees with are an increasing number of surprise when Nicky Lee-Shield P. Tallentire run out, 2; K, Watson few years, become as hostile a fast a fair number of smaller fish and people turning against their fired home the equaliser. c b Smith, 0; T. McFarlane b bowler as Malcolm Marshall and the firm they bought them from sport. This prompted sustained pressure Smith, 0; K. Gallagher run out, Patrick Patterson. 1; extras, 15; total, 91. threw three big ones in free. They are adopting the age old from a confident Y.M. side and That is his aim, for in the sunny The news on the front page this defence of safety in numbers to before half-time Derek Minikin, Caribbean top cricketers are heroes, week shows that all three have now protect them from the enemy. Neil Murray and David Earl found Ginger 38 treated like kings by their wildly been landed, and that has been the But it is wrong to seek backing the net. Half-time: 4-1. enthusiastic fans. A classy 38 by Peter Ginger and main talking point. from all anglers, because fishing Mike Holliday crashed a shot Reaching that standard may be 19 runs from Paul Dickinson help­ Apart from the whoppers, there’s and fox hunting are poles apart, against a post before Derek exciting, but it’s also hard work, ed Barningham II to score 88. With still not a lot to interest fishermen. writes Andrew Wilkinson. Minikin battled well to score his hence his decision to come to some players unavailable they The cold weather resulted in trout It appears that anti-blood sport second. The result seemed beyond England. fielded five juniors—Paul Walker, staying low and only in the last people are turning against angling doubt but Y.M. crumbled in a 15 “The Jamaican captain Michael Stephen Guy, Gary Stephenson, few days have they started show­ —so anglers therefore face a minute spell when they conceded Holding fixed it up with help from Gary Raines and Paul Stephenson, ing an interest in fly life. problem. three goals due to some slack play Clive Lloyd,” Deron told the Mer­ whose enthusiastic fielding caused April, often one of the best But it is one they will cope with Finally they woke up and creat cury. “Michael thought it an im­ Deron Dixon with Etherley groundsman Eric Young, and Heigh-Cliffe II to take 33 overs months of the season, was almost far better without being tarred with ed several chances before John! portant part of my crioket educa­ to score 89 for 4. David Maude his son David Young, one of the team's players. a waste of time. Some bait anglers the same brush as fox hunters. Harker ran on well to wrap up tion. I would have played any­ did well in his first attempt at had a few fish, but apart from the One wonders whether the hunters the points. Result: 6-4. Nigel where in England, and am happy land in their game against Jamaica, bowlers will be quicker,” he point­ wicket-keeping. efforts of Messrs Kindleyside, Cal­ would so willingly seek our sup­ Foster was again prominent for to be at Etherley.” admitted to being star struck as ed out. Barrringham II: P. Ginger b decott and Watson, last month is port if fishing was a minority sport, Y.M. in a performance which was a youngster. “All West Indian Deron didn’t get any wickets awcett, 38; D. Maude b Fawcett, Brave words from a young man already forgotten. rather than having almost four good apart from the late lapses. against England, who beat Jamaica ; P. Borrowdale b Glen, 7; W. who must have wondered what he’d boys dream of becoming top May and June will be a lot million participants in the British Wilkinson b Glen, 2; P. Dickinson cricketers,” he said. “Loving cricket even though they lost the test series let himself in for when he arrived better, and fly rodsmen should soon Isles. > Storey, 19; K. Bellwood b Faw­ 5-0 “I expected them to do better,” Mark’s big night at his digs in Toft Hill. is natural to them. The top players be out in bigger numbers. All the I would strongly advise fisher­ cett, 1; G. Stephenson B Fawcett, he stated. “There’s a lot of respect 1; S. Guy b Storey, 4; G. Raines “When I left Kingston the are their heroes and everybody traditional early season flies will men in Teesdale not to take the Juniors play their for the English game in the West 5 Storey, 0; P. Walker b Murray, temperature was in the 90*8,” he wants to be like them.” hold their own for the next week step suggested by Mr Lister in most important game of the season There is poverty in many Indies.” 9; P. Stephenson not ouit, 0; extras, smiled. “I had to wrap up and even or so. his letter last week. tomorrow, when they take on 6; total, 88. While in England he hopes to wear glove® when I got here.” families, yet nobody seems to be­ March brown, snipe and purple, I have in the past explained why Athletic in a cup final Heigh-Cliffe II: L. Storey c Nobody could blame him. The grudge the stars their big wages. find time to do some travelling al­ Wilkinson b Walker, 13; A. Glen partridge and red and the olives fox hunting is far more cruel than at the Brewery Field, home of though the schedule is tight. He not out, 25; P. Fawcett lbw P. biting wind which sweeps along “Whenever there’s world recession could all tempt feeding fish, and angling. There are a number of United. has already visited members of Stephenson, 18; J. Web ley b Toft Hill has many a dalesman it hits small countries worst,” he if they should fail William’s reasons, but the main one is that Kick-off is at 7 p.m. and a sup­ Ginger, 4; J. Todd b Borrowdale, his family in London, although shivering, let alone a West Indian explained. “That’s why there is favourite and black spider are the anglers only kill what they intend porters’ bus leaves West Auckland 2; P. Ainsley not out, 16; extras, who has never visited England some poverty in the Caribbean, but when the season is in full swing 10; total (4 wickets), 89. next best choices. to eat and are therefore like any W.M.C. at 6 p.m. before. there won’t be time for much it doesn’t affect their love of the Bait fishermen who find that other carnivores. Mark Hodgson, the team goal­ Barnard Castle first team away travel. to Stockton this Saturday, leave But he has found the welcome game.” sport is slow could try fishing the We may all come under the keeper, who lives in Green Lane, Even so there’s more to his 12-30 p.m.: D. Stanwix, M. Stan- a lot warmer and is looking for­ However, it does stop some boys bait higher in the water as the umbrella of British field sports, but Barnard Castle, said: “This is our summer than cricket. There are wix, J. Ashworth, P. Beadle, S. ward to his first season of English playing as early as they would days warm up. are certainly not equally guilty of big game and we would like as Sayer, J. Walker, J. Watson, R. other English delights to sample. cricket. like. “I remember when in every For some reason ledgering seems cruelty. much support as possible.” Mottershead, J. Gledhill, A. Lee, “If it goes well I’ll be hack in street somebody was playing His landlady stated: “He’s getting C. Johnson. much more popular than float fish­ The comments about Mr William­ West Auckland got to the final introduced to Yorkshire pudding Barnard Castle II at home to England next year,” he said. “But cricket. Sadly it’s not like that ing on the upper reaches of the son are unfair. He has stated that by beating , B.R. on Sunday.” this Sunday, 2 p.m.: at the moment I’m just concentrat­ now. Bats and balls have become Tees. It’s a pity because float fish­ he deplores the use of violence and Spennymoor, but have never S. Morrell, J. Walker, N. Wood, Etherley chairman Mr Harry ing on this season.” too expensive for some and they ing is a delightful way of taking by anti-hunt people, a point Mr beaten Ferryhill. In previous games C. Proudfoot, N. Stanwix, G. Able, Allen, said he was delighted Deron As well as playing he will do have to wait until they are at trout. Lister chooses to ignore. there have been three Ferryhill D. Kyle, A. Swinbank, D. Ambler, had joined the club, and was sure T. Clarke, M. Proudfoot. Reserves: some coaching and also help the school before they learn the game,” Although the woods and fields Mr Williamson is quite right wins and a draw. he would give it a big boost this R. Kyle, D. Raw, M. Carr, P. groundsman, Eric Young. Deron he stated. have been slow to spring to life, when he states there is no need Brenkley. season. confesses to knowing little about Deron is now in the lucky there’s always things of interest to to kill foxes. They control their “We’re hoping he can help our Five by McLeod English wickets, and is looking position of being able to receive see. own numbers and hunting does young players and encourage more Who will win the forward to learning from Eric, top coaching. He does a lot of Among those spotted recently not reduce them. An early goal from Kevin Me to come along,” said Mr Allen. who has been groundsman at Ether­ running and stretching exercises were a number of deer in a newly They are territorial animals, and Kimm gave West Auckland a gooc cups this time? “We want a lot more young boys ley for eight years. prior to each new season which, felled wood. Their ability to bound a vixen will only give birth to start against league leaders Speuny to come to practise and play for The Mercury is again running Deron is a modest young man, in Jamaica, begins in January. over large felled tree trunks is as many cubs as the area can moor, and they held on to the the junior team. Etherley has al­ the cricket award scheme this who prefers to describe himself as After that he is busy playing and amazing, and a sight which adds support. The more that are killed lead despite strong pressure. ways had a reputation of produc­ season. Last season’s winners will a medium pace bowler. However, practising his technique. to a day’s fishing even if sport is the more she will produce. But Spennymoor efforts paid off ing home-grown talent, and with be presented with their trophies to batsmen facing him he will ap­ Holding is his hero, although poor. This isn’t opinion but fact, based late in the second half when they the league becoming even more soon. pear pretty quick. Even if the he admires all the West Indian Lapwings are busy nesting, par­ on extensive research. Well known struck four quick goals to win competitive we must continue doing All clubs within Teesdale District wickets don’t tumble he aims to pacemen. He says there may be ticularly in ploughed fields. One experts including David Atten­ comfortably. so.” are invited to send us reports each make an impression with the bat something in the argument that was seen last week performing its borough and Tony Soper would However, West Auckland had The deal was set up by an agent week. We will keep a record of as he’s a useful middle order their physique and the way they strange ritual to distract attention say the same. no such problems in their match he knows, and if it works out runs, wickets and catches, and the player. develop gives them an advantage from the area of its nest. As for the fox hunters—when against Brandon, and were 6-0 Deron could be back next season. top player in each category will His chance of making the top over Englishmen, but is quick to The birds take to the sky and they place their kill on a plate and winners. Meanwhile cricketers at Etherley win our trophies. grade will no doubt be discussed defend the pace bowlers. fly in an uar |?ual manner—soaring, eat it, they can ask anglers for Colin McLeod had an eventful are helping raise the cash to pay Last year we had a good res­ by many of the cricketers he plays “It isn’t just pure pace that gets diving and flapping their wings support. first half. He missed a penalty, ponse from most clubs and look with and against in the coming the wickets,” he said. “Our top Deron’s wages “His arrival has scored one, and also netted another forward to getting regular reports months. But his team mates at bowlers also have tremendous skill created a lot of interest in the goal to give his side a 2-0 half­ from them again and from Even- Etherley can also learn about West and control over the ball.” club and people have even turned PIGEONS time lead. wood and Etherley. Indian lifestyles and what it is But will they get faster still? He up to watch him practise. But every Banger entries Afterwards it was all one way. body will have to work hard to We will publish tables of the that makes them such good thinks so. “I don’t think Patterson Entries for the banger meeting McLeod cracked in another three ensure his stay is a success,” added Wooff the winner leading players from time to time cricketers. or Walsh have yet reached their at on Sunday, 18th May, goals, to complete a great day Mr Allen. throughout the summer. Deron, who played against Eng- peak, and perhaps in future the H.S. result from will now be taken up to, and on for him. Richard Briggs also Stevenage: 1, 2, 3, L. Wooff, Son the day. The organiser would ap­ found the net with a powerful and Partner 1353, 1343 and 1324; preciate any prospective com­ volley in keeping with his team’s STAINDROP year. Members agreed to a cake 4, K. Stocks 1318. L. Wooff, Son petitors contacting him on Tees­ strong performance. Staindrop hosted the spring WOMEN’S INSTITUTES stall on fete day. Our speaker Mrs J. Robinson and Partner won all pools. dale 27428. group meeting in the Scarth Hall. makeU volunteers were collected when his wife, who was president won the raffle. The competition The president, Mrs M. Pattison, for the blind sale tea on 20th of her W.I., asked him to step in resulted: 1, Mrs A. Knights; 2, GOLF welcomed members from nine May 5—7 p.m. Members were TEES VALLEY GROUP The president, Mrs J. Russell, at the last minute when a speaker Mrs L. Hodgson; 3, Mrs J. Met­ institutes and introduced the con­ reminded about the group meeting W.I. were hostesses welcomed members to our April failed to arrive. calf. venor Mrs Moore. at . for the group meeting. Chairman, meeting. Mrs R. Wigham read Eddie Blanchard is Since that night he had been Resolutions were discussed for Minutes of the autumn group Mrs E. Brown, welcomed members. the county letter and other cor­ much in demand at W.I.’s and On 27th May Mrs N. Atkinson the A.G.M. in London. It is tat­ meeting held at Ovington were read The convenor’s report was given by respondence. Some items were dis­ other organisations. The vote of is arranging a trip to Flamingo ting next month so bring a shuttle top with 45 points by Mrs Moore. There followed the Mrs R. Hewitson. Secretaries* reports cussed. Our demonstrator did not thanks was given by Gainford W.I. Park; contact her at Unicom View bobin if you have one. If not, arrive. roll call of a limerick—each showed a healthy membership and The winner of the Tom Erring- if you would like a seat. Mrs P. bring a friend. Mrs Russell gave a good report institute had composed the last line. Refreshments were served follow­ a wide variety of speakers ranging ton Rose Bowl at Barnard Castle Milner and Mrs Hare accepted a through such topics as banking for of the spring meeting at Spenny­ Half-yearly reports read from ed by the raffle won by various WINSTON Golf Club on Monday turned out birthday invitation from Boklron. moor. The A.G.M. resolutions each institute contained news of members. Miss M. Brown from women, health matters, beauty to be Eddie Blanchard who manag­ A mystery trip takes place on 26th were read by Mrs V. Heaviside. their activities, outings and Coniscliffe judged the group com­ May was the A.G.M. month treatments and the work of the ed in rather damp and dismal June. The competition for a house speakers. Mrs Moore introduced petition of a greetings card, which Mrs Mason, V.C.O., kept a watch­ Samaritans. conditions to score no less than plant was won by Mrs E. Harrison. Mrs Liddell, who although a was won by Barnard Castle; 2, Mrs C. Dixon introduced Mrs ful eye over proceedings. The V.C.O., Mrs D. Proud, outlined 45 Stableford points, an excellent A four-line verse on health was newly-appointed V.C.O. was al­ Ingle ton; 3, Barnard Castle. J. Robinson, our speaker on farm usual business was dealt with to­ coming events and was thanked by performance in the conditions. gether with the treasurer’s, secre­ Mrs V. Gowton of Piercebridge. won by Mrs M. Forrest, which will ready an accomplished speaker. Mrs Moore introduced a comedy tourism. She and others started a Next, all with 41 points were J. tary’s and president’s reports. The speaker was Mr Keith Proud go forward to the group meeting. She drew attention to county called The Stardusters performed farm holiday bureau after Britain C. Angel, M. Baty, R. Beadle, B. of Radio Cleveland, who discussed Final arrangements were made for events, urging members to attend by six Staindrop members. It was joined the E.E.C., informing and Hardy, B. Hinds and A. Milroy. A strawberry and bubbly even­ and gave examples of humour in our 70th birthday party in May. as many as possible especially hilarious and thoroughly enjoyed helping farmers’ wives who have Then came R. Hunter and J. ing is to be held on 9th July— broadcasting. Social half-hour and raffle were those dealing with drug abuse, by all, judging by almost continuous bed and breakfast facilities. Gibson with 39. Despite the miser­ members are asked for cakes and He was thanked by Mrs M arranged by members from lower workshops in Durham for W.I. laughter from the audience. Ingle- Each member of the group con­ able Bank Holiday weather there tombola prizes, please! The com­ Hodgson of . The Front Street and round the Fell. officers. She urged support for the ton gave a vote of thanks for a tributes money for printing leaflets were 71 competitors in this event. petition cup was awarded to Mrs competition was a spring hat made Denman appeal. She was thanked most enjoyable evening and issued advertising holidays. Many requests On Thursday Bob Smith won W rangham . of paper. Winners were 1, Mrs by Barningham W.I. a warm invitation to the next group for farm holidays come from the bisque bogey competition with Pallister, Denton; 2, Mrs Johnson Most W.I.’s said how much they meeting they are hosting in the ab ro ad . The annual report was duly Perhaps a very good score of 9 up. adopted and formal business dealt and ; 3, had enjoyed the carol concert in autum n. Farm holidays are proving pop­ Next came A. Blumer 8 up Mrs Gidley, Blackwell. Staindrop and Mrs Moore thank­ ular. Some farms even boast a with. A cup from Winston Wine Perhaps rain and wind will pass by, followed by J. Hall 7 up, F. G. shop and restaurant. Farms are Circle has been given to the W.I. The raffle was won by 1, Mrs And white fluffy clouds will fill the ed Stainton and Streatlam for Masters, D. McDougall and F. popular with artists eager to for award in the wine section of Wake, and Stapleton; 2, sky. organising it. There was a vote in Perhaps the sun will shine Metcalf all 6 up, D. Connell 5 up our annual show. Mrs Coleman, Denton; 3, Mrs favour of repeating it this year President, Mrs C. Dixon, wel­ capture the changes in the seasons. to m o rro w , and M. Brown and K. Chapman Dent, Blackwell. and a request for a host W.I., bear­ comed 29 members and three Mrs B. Ettey gave a vote of The voting for the new com­ Perhaps lonely people feel less b o th 4 up. The evening ended with com­ ing in mind that the church must visitors. A special welcome was thanks. Our bring and buy stall mittee took place and the follow­ so rro w . bestowed on Miss Gargett after in the bands of Mrs L. Hodgson ing elected: Mesdames Bell, munity singing led by Miss M. Perhaps the lame will walk without be big enough to accommodate p a in Brownless, Caig, Flintoff, Moore, Brown and Piercebridge W.I. The the large number attending. a long absence. Secretary, Mrs. P. and Mrs M. McRobbie made a Because the sun never shines in A flag day is being held in Bar­ vote of thanks was given by Mrs The convenor introduced the Milner, read the minutes and dealt total of £41-81 to help the child­ Morris, Orton, Porter, Raper, v ain nard Castle today by the Multiple Sellais, Swindle and E. Wilson. The Hutchinson of Denton. Perhaps when flowers respond, Sclerosis Society. Anyone who can speaker, Mr Robson, who gave a with the county letter and cor­ ren’s party and W.I. funds. respondence. Mrs B. Ettey, our representative new president is Mrs J. Sellars. COCKFIELD caressed by the sun spare an hour or two to help is very entertaining and witty talk on Opening velvet petals— The competition for the evening asked to call at the Y.M.C.A. in his job as a pharmacist. His talent A board for the purchase of for Richardson Hospital, told us Our March meeting was can­ Perhaps spring will have begun. Birch Road between 10 a.m. and as a speaker was first discovered bulbs was sent round. Biscuit- there would be no flag day this was won by Mrs Dorothy Morris. celled because of a snowstorm. M. BRERETON. 3 p.m .