Published at: Friday 22nd August 2014 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 678 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] A Diamond Couple Shildon Young People’s Awards The mayor of Shildon, councillor Henry Nicholson, was asked to present a The Shildon Young excelled in sport?. lovely bouquet of flowers People’s Awards 2013/14 “Please recognise their on behalf of the council to will be presented on 12th achievements and give another diamond couple. November 2014 at Shildon them the accolade they Two weeks ago it was Civic Hall to reward the rightly deserve.” Roy and Edna Pybus, this efforts of young people in Supported by the Shildon time it was Joe and Irene Shildon. From sport to the Children and Youth Hankey who celebrated 60 arts, from the unknown to People’s Action Network, wonderful years together the extraordinary, SCYPAN Shildon Youth Council and on Thursday 14th August. wants to say a big ‘thank Shildon Town Council; the Joe & Irene were both born you’ to often overlooked Awards’ categories include in Witton Park and they youngsters who are making Performing Arts Award, met at the War Memorial a difference. Creative Arts Award, Sports Institute dance and, after Shildon Town Council Award, Young Person’s a 6 year courtship, were is asking residents to Choice (Adult Award), married at St. Paul’s nominate an individual School Award, Community Church, Witton Park in or group for their Champion and the Chloe 1954. Joe and Irene Hankey with Shildon mayor, councillor achievements during Clark Special Achievement Joe, 85, left school at Henry Nicholson. 2013/14. and Recognition Award. 14 and started at Quarry A spokesperson said, “Do For further information or Drift in , Joe started at Wilson’s until 1952, when she moved you know a young person to nominate a candidate training to be an engineer. Forge in Bishop Auckland, on to Shragger’s at Aycliffe who is always helping for an award, call Shildon After the pits were working there until he Trading Estate where she others, a young person who Town Council on 01388 nationalised he was sent by retired in 1991. Irene, 82, stayed for another 6 years has achieved their goal 772563, email council@ the N.C.B., in 1950, to New who was the youngest before becoming a mother. despite great disadvantage shildon.gov.uk or write Shildon Colliery, which was of 14 children also left She returned to the and obstacles, does your to Mrs Tracey Bellas, destined to be one of the school at 14 and joined the clothing factory in 1972. group have a leader who Shildon Children and Young most modern pits in the Clothing After they married they inspires you to go that People’s Action Network, area. In 1963, when the Company in St. Helens, she lived in Lambton Street for extra mile, do you know C/o Council Offices, Civic mines were in the decline, worked there from 1946 12 years before moving just a young person who has Hall Square, Shildon. around the corner to their current address in Byerley Road. The lovely, sprightly FOOD SERVED ALL DAY CLEM’S couple have one son, Colin, FISH RESTAURANT who lives in Shildon, and Shildon one daughter, Christine, 30th YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL who lives in Kettering. EASTThe GREEN, George HEIGHINGTON & -Dragon TEL: 01325 313152 Summer Time Opening Hours: 11am - 9.30pm They have 5 grandchildren Locally Sourced Fresh Food and a good Range of Cask Ales 2 FOR 1 Cod and Chips every Tuesday and 3 great grandchildren. 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They celebrated their LIVE MUSIC FREE Measure & Fitting wonderful occasion with buy direct from the a meal with the family on Nostalgia FREE factory and save £££’s Thursday at The County, Saturday 30th August Aycliffe Village. This was Bringing back the good times with the brilliant band HOME SELECTION SERVICE followed by another meal Phone the North East’s original master blind maker at the March Hare, Tindale LIVE MUSIC Crescent, on Saturday Hayley mcKAY Siesta Blindson 01325 309003 when their daughter and Saturday 13th September Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, DL5 6AU her family came up from Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds We serve Sunday Lunch from 12 noon till 6pm: Booking Advisable Kettering in Northampton www.georgeanddragonheighingtonvillage.co.uk www.siestablinds.com to join in the celebrations.

Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 678 Friday 22nd August 2014 Page 1 n Crier Shildon ow Classifieds istri c t & D T All about local people...

Birthday Memories Births Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays

Jennie Cook To my fiancee, Aimee Merchant Ian James Morris Ian Morris (Wright) Helen, 23.8.14 (Moz) 23.8.1914 on the birth of our Happy 13th 23rd August Happy 50th Birthday, Ian. In loving memory of a beautiful baby boy much loved mother & Zach Tyler Horner, mother-in-law on what would have been your 9.8.14 100th birthday.

love from Love Jonny, Chloe & Lucas Pam & Colin x x x x x x x Birthdays

Georgia Leigh Dugdale Love from Ray Clarkson 21.8.14 Mam, Dad, Katey & Reece 20.8.37 x x x x 50 Happy 50th Birthday, Angels spread your wings Ian Love, Carol, John & family and sprinkle him with kisses. Love, Elaine x x I miss you, Ray, so very x x much and send my loving kisses. Mark Hodgson 25th August Ian Morris 23rd August Your loving wife, Tyler Elleanor Gillian 19th August x

Ray Clarkson Dad Happy 1st Birthday 20.8.37 Love Mammy, Daddy & Darcy. A thousand times x x we needed you. Happy 21st birthday, and A thousand times Georgia Leigh Dugdale congratulations on achieving we’ve cried. a First Class Honours Degree If love alone could have 21.8.14 in Sports Journalism. saved you, you never Happy 1st Birthday would have died. Happy 50th Birthday, Happy 9th Birthday, Love, Son Mam & Dad Dad. Love from Love, Dean & Rach Nana & Aunty Olivia x x Your loving sons, x x x x Patrick, Stephen & Vincent Love you x Ian James Morris x x Dad x x 23rd August Ray Clarkson Ian Morris Happy 50th, Tyler Elleanor 20th August Luke Ellison Ian. 19th August Our birthday remembrance Friday 22nd August must be a prayer, Happy 21st Birthday God bless you and keep you in his care. Love, Sarah & Eric x x Lots of love Mam, Dad, Laura, Ian Morris Loving sister, Ann, Niamh, Craig & Sadie Paul & family x x x Happy 50th, x x x Ian.

Love, Jeanette, Trevor, Sam, Chelsea Grace Nixon Mark, Lewis & Isabel x x Lots of love on your William Moffett 21st August Happy 50th Birthday, 9th Birthday 25th August Happy 5th Birthday, Ian. Happy birthday, Bill. Princess. Ian Morris Love, Mam Miss you every day. Happy 50th Birthday, x x Ian. Grandma & Grandad Hall x x x Love from Need to contact The Crier Love you to the moon & back Love from wife, Mammy & about a Classified? Peggy your little brother, Kiaron Love, Diane, Doug & family x x x x x x x x T: (01388) 775 896 Page 2 Friday 22nd August 2014 Issue 678 Shildon & District Town Crier Classifieds Baptised at St. John’s St. John’s Church saw a All about local people... number of baptisms on Sunday 17th August. Among them were two brothers Birthdays Birthdays who were christened at 2pm by reverend David Tomlinson. The elder Sharon Johnson Faye Marie Stokoe of the brothers, Ryan 25.8.14 20th August Shane Cooper, was born Happy 50th Birthday 18th November 2011, his younger brother, Charlie Cole Cooper, was born 4th April 2014. The boys’ father, Simon Cooper, is a factory worker, and their mother, Bernadette, is a housewife. Simon and Bernadette named four Godparents, they were Wayne and Happy 8th Birthday to Shauna Cooper, Andrea Ryan Shane Cooper and his brother, Charlie Cole Have a good day a very special daughter Conlin and Paul Oyston. The Cooper, with their parents, Simon and Bernadette. from Michael, Alexis, honour of being Charlie’s Johnny & Ben Godparents was bestowed The boys’ happy parents, everyone for coming and x x on Susy Goodwin, Simon who live in Sunnydale, said, for the gifts, money and with love, always Daddy Laurie and Marie Furness. “We would like to thank cards”. Sharon Johnson x x x Happy 50th Birthday, Sharon Faye Marie Stokoe 20th August Married at St. John’s Happy 8th Birthday Love and best wishes from to my big sister, Mam, Dad and all the family Faye St. John’s Church was x x x the venue for a beautiful wedding ceremony on Saturday 16th August. Love and kisses Daniel Anderson, a lecturer at College, To our beautiful Cody x x x and Rachael Nicholson, Anya Ruby Thara a veterinary nurse who Howlader works in , 22nd August were wed in front of around eighty delighted Terry Childs family and friends before 24th August holding their reception at Happy birthday, Rudy Hallgarth Manor Hotel in Lots of love from Pittington, near Durham. Sonic, Dan, Rachael looked gorgeous Lee, Becky, Fin & Evan in her ballgown wedding x x x dress by Spanish designer Pronovias, and was given away by her father Henry Services Nicholson, who is mayor of Happy 1st Birthday. Shildon. Have lots of fun & hope your MOVING A THING? The Best Man was Andrew wishes come true. From £14. Call Phil. Finch, while Louise Mather Phone 01325 321 084 and Emma Clinton-Greegan or 07596 179 859 were the bridesmaids. T&D Fencing Services Gareth Mather and John Tel: 07974 618 146 Lots of love and hugs Tatham were chosen as Daniel and Rachael pose for the cameras after they tied Mammy & Daddy Man with a Van the ushers. Harry Mather the knot. x x x 07880 795 499 was page boy to the happy couple, and Finlay elegant in her role as the Disneyworld, Florida, Siddle was the ring bearer. flower girl. where they are spending Mutley’sM u t l e y’s Hannah Petty looked The couple flew off to their honeymoon. DOG GROOMERS Old Shildon W.M.C Domestics Direct Flat To Let Appliance Repairs Shop 141 newgate street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7EN SUPER SUNDAY 24th August Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, 2 bedroomed Pamper your pooch Electric Cookers, Brilliant young performer Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers in Shildon Town Michael Bennett Competitive prices free local call out Bingo, Centre Domino Handicap Call Darren tel: 01388 813297 2:30pm start Daytime: 07949 905 581 mobile: 07951 501658 All welcome Evening: 01388 721 882 Tel 07830 873 526 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 678 Friday 22nd August 2014 Page 3 Join Locomotion’s Striding to success pirates Following in the footsteps of Kate Avery, Shildon Victorian railway travellers Storytelling sessions with Running Club has another would have traditionally Captain Raggybeard will young runner making a taken excursions to the take place at 10.30am, big impression at the club. seaside, and Locomotion 11.15am, 12noon, 1pm, Chloe Fairclough who will host its first ever 2pm, 3pm. Pirate costumes lives in Mayfield Walk, St. seaside-themed pirate are also welcome at port Helens, celebrated her event, Pirate ‘Train’ing, on Locomotion. 11th birthday on August Sunday 24th and Monday Local residents are also 9th with another great run 25th August. invited to attend the by setting a new female, At the Pirate-themed museum’s Residents’ Day 11-14 years-old record event visitors can listen on Monday 25th August. at the Hackworth Park to stories from notorious Staff say that the day is parkrun in Shildon. pirate Captain Raggybeard an ideal opportunity for Chloe started running and become a real pirate residents to find out more when she was only 3 and hunt for treasure in about the museum’s events years old when her dad our giant sand-pit. If you programme and additional Darren took her on a fun find a gold doubloon, you activities available to run in Darlington. When will get an Official Pirate visitors and volunteers at she was 8 years old her Certificate. There will also the museum. There will teacher at Copeland Road be pirate-themed craft be presentations about the Primary School in West Chloe in action at Hackworth parkrun. activities, giant games museum at 11am and 2pm Auckland recommended and outdoor play area. in the Hackworth Room. that she join a club, as Minors Winter Indoor Chloe is starting St. John’s her running ability was League, as all the other R.C. School in September something special. Chloe competitors were much and has also earned a became a member of taller than Chloe. Other place at Bishop Barrington Postal changes the Shildon club, running great victories to her elite Sports Academy. She middle-distance but also credit are the Raby Castle attends her running club in Posting a letter in Shildon majority of post boxes will training with the sprint 5k, which she has won 2 Shildon 2 nights a week, on is about to change. Letter only have one collection a group. Last year she came years in a row. Mondays and Wednesdays, collection times from a day, which will usually take 2nd in the Under 11 Junior So far Chloe has won 6 and she hopes to become number of the town’s post place in the early morning. Great North Run, beating Parkruns, which are for a better runner than Paula boxes are to be altered, Later postal collections hundreds of similar aged female runners of any age. Ratcliffe. starting Monday 15th will only be available from competitors. Another Altogether, she has won For more news on Chloe’s September. post boxes adjoining post tremendous feat was over 20 prominent middle- running club, see the From that date the offices. coming 3rd in the Monkton distance races. report on page 7.

LOCAL RESIDENTS DAY Monday 25 August, 2014 Find out more about the museum’s events programme and activities available to museum visitors and volunteers.

SPECIAL OFFER! FREE CHILD STEAM TRAIN RIDE WITH EVERY FULL PAYING ADULT Please cut out and present this voucher on purchase of ticket at Locomotion – valid only 25 August, 2014.

Terms and conditions - The voucher is only valid for one return ride on the passenger train service at Locomotion, the National Railway Museum at Shildon on 25 August, 2014. The voucher has no cash value. Redemption of the voucher is subject to availability. The NRM reserves the right to cancel the offer or change the programme at any stage, if deemed necessary.

Page 4 Friday 22nd August 2014 Issue 678 Shildon & District Town Crier Shildon memories SPOKE, out against bike theft

Operation SPOKE, a Durham Constabulary led operation which aims to reduce cycle crime by marking and registering bikes, was in action at Sunnydale Leisure Centre on Wednesday 20th August. As part of the operation, bicycles are security marked and logged on immobilise.com with its own reference number. The marking and registering of the bikes means they can be more easily identified should they be stolen or go missing. PCSO Michael Robson marks John Terrence Murphy’s A steady stream of local residents, from bike at Sunnydale Leisure Centre. youngsters to OAPs, took ask if they would like to session will be held at the opportunity to have take part in the scheme Sunnydale Leisure Centre their bikes marked and and offer free bike marking from 5.00pm to 8.00pm on registered free of charge. to employees. Monday 1st September. Shildon Memories cabinet housing the WWI display. PC Sharon Murray, the Those who missed the Since the scheme started operation’s coordinator opportunity to have their three bicycles have been Shildon Memories cabinet of 254 men who were killed for the area, is contacting bikes registered need recovered and returned to at Locomotion is housing or wounded in the war. employers in the area to not worry as a second their owners. a WWI and Shildon The current exhibit is on Works display, which was display until early October, researched by Vicky Biggs after which the cabinet and David Wallace. is available to members Sex offence charges Included in the display is of the puclic. For more the Works’ record book details, contact Pam Porter which contains the names on 01388 771445. Anthony McTearnen, place between 4th October pornography. aged 38, of Southland 2011 and 28th April 2014 The defendant currently Gardens, Shildon, was and include making must not have any Damage to dwelling due to appear at Newton indecent photographs or unsupervised access to any Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court pseudo images of a child, person under the age of 18. to face fifteen sex offence possessing prohibited and It is likely that matters will A ground floor double- Wednesday 13th at a charges. The offences indecent images of a child be sent up to the Crown glazed window was property on Lilburn Close. are alleged to have taken and images of extreme Court. smashed overnight by If you have any further unknown means between information on the 11pm on Tuesday 12th incident, please call Valley TO LET Advertise your August and 8.45am on Shildon NPT on 101. Wrought Iron Lock up house to let in this High Quality Gates garages rear of space for just £15 Garden Fences - Wall Railings Auckland Terrace, DOUGLAS Houses To Let - Free Estimates & ELECTRICAL Advice on any project Shildon Call Jeff on & TV AERIAL in Shildon, - Experienced Tradesmen £40 p.c.m. each 01388 775896 SERVICES - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Tel: 01388 774154 Bishop Email: [email protected] Call 01740 629610 0790 999 2731 Mob: 0777 844 9812 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk for details Auckland, Tow FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL & T.V AERIAL NEEDS. LOCAL - RELIABLE and REASONABLE Law & . FREE ESTIMATES PACT MEETINGS Tel: 01325 484 846 Police & Communities Together Eldon, Close House, Coronation and Auckland Park No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE Wednesday 27th August, 1.30pm, One Stop Community Shop Previous issues - Individuals are flytipping and setting fires on the allotments known as The Clayhole. REPAIR CENTRE Access can be gained via Randolph Street Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, Thickley Ward Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums Thursday 28th August, 6.30pm, Jubilee Fields Community Centre Highly qualified Engineers to Previous issues - Anti-social behaviour in Sunnyside Avenue, especially near to the old bakery steps. your door FREE OF CHARGE Monday 1st September, 6pm, Middridge Village Hall Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 Previous issues - Vehicles travelling through Middridge Village above the signposted 30mph limit​. A&R ELECTRICS GROUP Byerley Ward & Sunnydale Ward Wednesday 10th September, 6.30pm, Shildon Civic Hall Previous issues - Dog walkers, not being in proper control of their dogs in Hackworth Park. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 678 Friday 22nd August 2014 Page 5 Women attacked by partner Opticians burgled

A Shildon man slashed “He then demanded to see towards his partner, Between Friday 8th and Shildon Police are his long term partner her mobile phone, not for for which he received a Monday 11th August appealing to anyone with during a drunken row. the first time, to see who restraining order. thieves forced entry to information concerning The women sustained a she had been in contact Mr John Turner, mitigating, Cooper and Leatherbarrow those responsible for this 1cm-deep injury down her with. told the court that despite opticians in Church Street, offence or the location left forearm fending off “That was the spark for the latest attack, his Shildon. of this stolen property to the blow made by William what happened next. partner has still visited During the raid a specialist contact Dc Andy Turner, Edward Hopwood. “He jumped to his feet Hopwood in prison and has Pulsair eye pressure testing the investigating officer, by Hopwood, 47, of Burnie from the sofa and lunged regularly written to him. machine was stolen. calling 101. Gardens is said to have at her”. Mr Turner also said that been an alcoholic at the It’s not clear if it was with Hopwood began drinking time of the attack, which a knife or scissors, as both heavily after an accident took place on Tuesday 22nd were later recovered from 5 years ago, where he Inaugural service April. He was jailed for 18 the room. suffered a broken neck, a months at Durham Crown “She received a classic problem he now accepts Court, having admitted defensive injury to her needs addressing. Hopwood Bishop Auckland and of the Darlington Methodist assault causing actual forearm and he then told has no memory of the Shildon Methodist Circuit District. bodily harm at a previous her: ‘I’ll get your neck next incident due to the amount is set to hold its inaugural Worshippers are invited hearing. time’”. he had had to drink. service at Locomotion to meet at Timothy The court heard that The court also heard museum from 6.00pm on Hackworth’s House at Hopwood has been in that Hopwood wrestled Sunday 31st August. The 5.00pm before walking a relationship with the the phone from her, P.J.R. preacher for the service down to the museum woman for most of the last and refused to call for PLASTERING is Rev. Ruth M. Gee, Chair together. 18 years, and, despite living ambulance. As she tried to All aspects of Plastering separately, they saw each leave the house he struck Re-skims & Rendering, other most days. her shoulder before she Damp proofing Autumn Fair Tom Moran, prosecuting, fled to her mother’s house, Clean Service stated that the attack took nearby. Quality Workmanship place when her friends He was arrested shortly Very Reasonable Rates St. Mark’s Church, Eldon, crafts, cakes, tombola, were present, after she after the attack, and No Job too Small is welcoming visitors to its raffle and Christmas gifts refused to tidy up in front made few responses when Phone for a Autumn Fair, to be held on and cards. of them. interviewed. FREE quote Saturday 30th August. Light lunches will be “She felt it demeaning Hopwood’s previous 01388 775275 There will be stalls selling available from 12noon, given the presence of other convictions include another home made jams and with the fair itself opening people,” said Mr Morgan. instance of violence 0781 357 1929 marmalade, Mary Mixtures, at 1.00pm. To Let Quality homes immediately available to let in Shildon • No bond • No admin fee • Dedicated repairs service • Five weeks free rent per year

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Page 6 Friday 22nd August 2014 Issue 678 Shildon & District Town Crier Barriers breached in Shildon Running and Athletic lunch time crash Club results

At Hackworth parkrun level against their more commitment running 27.82 number 75 on August 16th experienced counterparts. seconds and finishing 8th. three Shildon members In the 100m Maddie saw Both girls showed that were amongst the 29 herself running in her heat they can compete at this runners who took on the against what would be 3 higher level and have no tough three lap course and of the top four finishers doubt gained valuable faced Hackworth Park hill. in the 100m final. Despite experience which will David Beadle was the first the herculean task facing provide a solid platform Shildon runner home in 2nd her, Maddie maintained upon which to build as place in 20:38 minutes. her composure to run an they move up to U15 level Elizabeth Wood was the excellent race and finish later this year next Shildon finisher in 5th in 13.12 seconds, just Also on August 17th, overall 6th place, bagging missing a place in the hot on the heels of his the 3rd female spot in 21:26 final. In her heat, Rachel Darlington 10k success last minutes. Gary Bainbridge maintained her present week Phil Crow travelled was 16th overall in 24:06 form, running brilliantly, to to and battled minutes. finish 3rd in 13.01 seconds. the blustery conditions to At the Durham parkrun She missed out on a final rattle off another Personal Chloe Fairclough was the place by five hundredths of Best time as he completed The scene in Civic Hall Square on Sunday 17th August 5th female finisher in a a second. the Ray Harrison Memorial shortly after the incident. time of 22:24 minutes. In the 200m Maddie ran a 10k in a time of 49:44 On Sunday August 17th fantastic race to finish 3rd minutes. An elderly Shildon woman August at around 12.45pm. Sprint Coach Darren Hirst in a time of 28.09 seconds If you are interested in crashed her car through The woman had reportedly took U13 sprinters, Maddie but, unfortunately, just joining Shildon Running safety barriers near Shildon just had her lunch at the Wells and Rachel Bennett, missed out on a final & Athletic Club the club, Civic Hall on Sunday 17th Civic Hall. to Wigan to take part in position. In her heat, come along for a free the U15/17 Northern Track Rachel timed her run tryout session. and Field Championships. superbly in the finishing Hackworth parkrun is Vehicles damaged, Despite tricky conditions straight to finish 2nd in open to everyone, is free and the daunting task of 27.81 seconds to qualify to enter and takes place witnesses sought taking on girls 2 years their for the final where, against each Saturday morning senior, both girls showed an extremely strong and starting at 9:00am prompt. their potential whilst experienced field, she To register, simply go to Police have reported two and unattended Red Honda competing at this higher showed determination and www.parkrun.org.uk. instances of vehicles being Civic in Jubilee Road was vandalised in Shildon over damaged when a half brick the past week. was thrown through it. Between 10.30am and Police are appealing for Support your 12 noon on Wednesday any witnesses to these 13th August the rear offences, which occurred local paper! windscreen of a parked during daylight hours, to and unattended Ford Focus get in touch. was smashed by unknown Anyone with further Please mention means in Central Parade. information about either Between 6.30pm and of the acts of vandalism The Town Crier 8.30pm on Sunday should contact police when responding to 17th August the rear by calling 101, the non- Advertisments windscreen of a parked emergency number. Sirius Dog J.P. Pottle Grooming Parlour Plumbing and Heating Houses To Let Central Heating Installations Brenig Rhy’s, West Auckland and Repairs 3 bedroomed immaculate Road, Shildon, DL4 1PY Gas Servicing and Repairs house in Main St. Shildon www.siriusdoggroomingparlour.co.uk All aspects of plumbing work NEED A VAN? J. DUNN 2 reception rooms We provide a friendly, undertaken new decor No job too small. 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Shildon progressed to the of the season. his hat-trick and Shildon’s Bus Preliminary round of the The Railwaymen made it fifth on 50 minutes. FA Cup by thrashing Crook 3-0 from a free kick on 38 The game, finished as a Shildon Supporters Club £15 for adults and £10 for Town 7-0 at Dean Street. minutes. The set piece was meaningful contest, saw is running a coach to concessions. The Railwaymen have awarded after a foul on little of note until the 65th Padiham FC, who are There are a limited number started the season in great Ben Wood near the corner minute when substitute playing the Railwaymen of seats remaining, so if form, recording 3 wins, of the area and it was Rae Chris Emms went on a on Saturday 30th August you wish to travel, please keeping to clean sheets who smashed the ball in to jinking run, beating three in the FA Cup Preliminary contact Winnie on 07784 and scoring 15 goals in their double his tally. men, only to be denied a Round. 975451 as soon as possible. first three games. After the third goal, Crook wonderful solo goal by the The coach will be leaving For anyone travelling to Shildon’s great day nearly rallied a little and gave woodwork, Rae was unable The Royal George at the game with their own got off to an inauspicious Shildon a scare. First, a to convert the rebound. 9.30am and returning transport Padiham is near start when, after 3 minutes, Crook break saw no. 4, Shildon came close again after the game at around Burnley, which is just over Crook’s Scott Swanston David Webster, shoot high on 73 minutes, Emms’ 5.45pm - 6.00pm. The 90 miles and two hours’ shot narrowly wide from and wide. With half-time cross found Billy Greulich fare will be approximately drive from Shildon. a free kick. For the next approaching Shildon could who headed just wide. The twenty minutes both be forgiven for sitting 78th minute saw Shildon sides fought for midfield back a little and keeping grab their sixth goal of the dominance, and there was their 3 goal advantage for game. Sam Garvie’s run into Youth Cricket little sign of what was to the second half. Shildon, the box was cut short by a follow until Shildon took instead, went for a fourth, foul, Hudson converted the the lead through summer which they grabbed resulting penalty. The Under 13s did Shildon BR against either signing Adam Rundle on 25 courtesy of a drilled, 18 Crook’s miserable day was themselves proud when, Eppleton or Burnmoor one minutes. yard effort from Ben Wood made even worse when on Tuesday 19th August, evening next week, likely Shildon doubled their lead in the 44th minute. they conceded an own-goal they made the long trip to be Wednesday. The within 3 minutes with a Half time: Shildon 4 – Crook in the 89th minute. Shildon, to Horden, in the semi- Under 15s lost their home fantastic goal from Michael Town 0. however, were delighted to final of the Durham semi-final in the same Rae who collected the ball Shortly after the second progress to the next round Cricket League Divisional competition when they on the edge of the box half kicked off Shildon had a of the cup in style. play offs and came away were emphatically beaten before deftly side-stepping chance to add to their lead Shildon’s reward for beating with a solid victory. The by Burnmoor on Monday the Crook defender and when they were awarded Crook is an away tie to final will be played at 18th August. firing a well-hit shot high a free kick near the box. Padiham of the Evo- Stik into the net past Jak Wells Craig Ruddy delivered the North league. The fixture in the Black and Ambers’ ball for Michael Rae, found will take place on Saturday SHILDON AFC - FiXTURES net to register his first goal the net with his head to get 30th August. Saturday 23rd August Boys in pink see red ... then Away v Jarrow Roofing Monday 25th August set new record Home v Crook Town

It was certainly a strange N. Pratt was dismissed. Shildon’s innings was weekend of cricket for “We certainly do not like declared at 314 for 8 after To Let: 01388 819648 Shildon Railway C.C. The the decision to abandon 40.4 overs, leaving Langley 07969 560047 weekend began on a the game, but we will 54 overs to bat. Greg Upton Wilson Street, cool, overcast evening, on just have to abide by the (69), Chris Young (60 not Bridge Place Friday, at the Sportsfield. umpires’ decision”, said out), Richie Barratt (53 not The Durham Cricket a club spokesman. On out) and Bret Upton (32) We are delighted to offer for rent League’s F15 game against Saturday the 1st team were the main contributors this two bedroomed terrace property Crook saw the Railwaymen visited Langley Park for to the massive Shildon in a quiet street in Bridge Place. win the toss and elect to the DCL Division 2 fixture total. However, victory Viewing is strongly Recommended. bat. Shildon progressed and, having chosen to bat, was not to be, as Langley £395pcm steadily, in grim light and were soon racing towards a Park “put up the shutters” FIRST TWO WEEKS RENT FREE the innings ended at 110 for huge target. After only 32 and made it to 7-30 p.m. 9. Shildon seemed on the overs, Shildon had passed with the side on 188 for verge of victory with Crook the 200 mark, but skipper 9, just scraping home for on 74 for 5 and only 14 balls Greg Upton did not want the draw. The 2nd team SHAUN HUMBLE remaining, when stumps to give the home side 63 entertained Langley Park Robson Street, Shildon (behind the P.O.) were drawn and the Crook overs to reach this target in the reverse fixture and batsmen marched quickly and told C. Young and R. put up a good fight before Servicing, MOT's, Tyres, from the field. The Shildon Barratt to bat on, his idea going down by 3 wickets. players were naturally being to declare at the fall Shildon made only 101 Exhausts, our Speciality angered at the umpires’ of the ninth wicket. The all out but forced their Pick up service available decision to abandon the young pair then treated opponents to fight every We take all major game, due to bad light, the crowd to some exciting step of the way for the Credit Cards as the light had been poor big hitting and put on win. This Saturday sees the throughout the game and an unbeaten 114 in the 1st team at Ushaw Moor Telephone Crook had appeared happy following 9 overs, creating and the 2nd team at home to continue batting until a new league record. in the reverse fixture. 01388 778070 Page 8 Friday 22nd August 2014 Issue 678 Shildon & District Town Crier