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Waste Kitchen Challenge’, during the challenge. Support will be provided 15 children, including his “We met other couples in which is part of the They will then be asked to throughout and families most recent foster brother, the same position as us and national ‘Waste Less, Save think up innovative ways will also be given a who stayed with the family we’ve now become friends, More’ campaign run by to reduce waste and to handbook full of top tools for 11 years. which has been a great Sainsbury’s and delivered monitor how much they and tips as well as a free Now, with wife Lindsey, a help as we have someone by Durham County throw away. cooking workshop. care assistant, the 47-year- a difference to a child or same feeling of love and we can chat to about our Council in partnership As part of the challenge, Upon completion of the old is looking forward to brothers and sisters – We warmth as fostering and experience and can share challenge, which will last welcoming children into can’t wait to be able to do by working with us you this process with.” for four weeks, participants their home. that.” could make an enormous Anyone who is interested will be given an additional “I have seen the benefits of Andrew’s mum Dorothy, difference to a child’s life. in fostering can find FOOD SERVED ALL DAY £20 Sainsbury’s voucher to fostering first hand,” said also from Chilton, said: “We know that there are out more by visiting spend in store. Andrew, who works for Tor “I am really really proud many myths that surround www.durham.gov.uk/ Locally sourced fresh food and a good range of cask ales Coatings in Birtley. “My fostering or coming along Lunch and Tea� me Menu To register interest for of Andrew and Lindsey. fostering and so we would mum is a foster carer and I They are both fantastic encourage people to find to an informal drop-in Monday to Thursday 12noon-6.00pm the challenge, email saw many children whose with kids and I know that out the facts before they information session, the Friday and Saturday 12noon-5.00pm wasteaware@durham. gov.uk by Sunday, 4th lives have dramatically whoever comes to live rule themselves out. next of which takes place at February 2018. (Newton changed thanks to foster with them will have a “You don’t need any Durham County Hall this News again received this care. lovely home life. special qualifications – just Saturday, 27th January, George & Dragon information from the “That is one of the main “The fact that Andrew is a genuine interest in caring from 10am to 1.30pm. LIGHT BITE SET MENU SPECIAL County Council too late things that has encouraged following in my footsteps for young people, patience, Fostering information to go in last week’s issue.) us to get involved, we is fantastic and I look understanding and a sense events also take place Choose from 1 course £7.95 Other activities are also really want to make a forward to seeing them of humour - and we can from 4.30pm to 6.30pm on 2 courses £9.95 or 3 courses £12.95 taking place over the next difference.” become a family.” offer you training and Wednesday 21st February, Available Monday to Friday 12noon - 6.00pm 12 months to encourage After thinking about it Durham County Council specialised support along at the Fostering and positive behavioural for a number of years the currently has more than the way.” Adoption Resource Centre change towards food couple initially enquired 775 children in its care As part of the fostering in Langley Moor (DH7 KIDS EAT FREE waste. about fostering with the but, like all areas of the process, Andrew and 8ET); and from 11am to Monday to Saturday 12-6.00pm - Please ring for details Local businesses will be council in March 2017 and country, does not have Lindsey received extensive 1pm on Friday February 9, offered the opportunity submitted their application enough foster carers – training and support, at Durham Town Hall. to donate any unwanted to begin the formal process particularly for teenagers MONDAY NIGHT - CREATE YOUR OWN PARMO of becoming carers in and sibling groups - to help with choice of toppings food to local community projects, while three August. look after them. community fridges will “I wish we had done it Andrew said: “My advice MONDAY & TUESDAY - TWO DINE FOR £20.00 earlier,” said Andrew Choose from our “Specials” menu also be set up where people to anyone thinking of can donate their leftovers who, just five months after exploring the idea of WEDNESDAY - PIE NIGHT to be used by others. applying, hopes to soon fostering would be to get Vicki Burrell, waste welcome a sibling group in touch with the team, 6.00pm-9.00pm - choice of 4 homemade pies into his terraced house on served with mushy peas, chips and salad strategy team manager at have that chat and ask SUNDAY Durham County Council, a quiet street in the village all the questions you’re said: “Every year, UK of Chilton, near Bishop thinking about.” THURSDAY - GRILL NIGHT Auckland. LUNCH 6.00pm-9.00pm - mix and match any 2 meals from the households throw away 15 Helen Fergusson, Durham million tonnes of food and “We’re just normal people County Council’s head grill menu and receive a free bo� le of house wine but we have the room All our steaks are 10oz or over! drink, nearly half of which of looked after children, and the time to offer but said: “Our foster carers tell Check out our “Steak of the Week Off er” on Facebook could have been eaten. “Activities such as the hopefully we can make us that nothing gives the SUNDAY LUNCH Kitchen Waste Challenge 12noon-6.00pm - Bookings advisable are a great way to raise awareness of the issue We are re-launching on and we would encourage LIVE MUSIC TWICE A MONTH everyone to visit our £210,000 Steel Theft Sunday 25th February, 12pm-2pm Call to see when our next Music Event is on website for top tips on how £11 Main Course with a free Dessert to reduce waste and save from Aycliffe Firm George & Dragon themselves money.” Book to avoid disappointment! 4 East Green, Heighington - Tel: 01325 313152 Visit www.durham.gov. Book on 01325 329600 or email uk/wastelesssavemore for Continued from Front Page www.georgeanddragonheighingtonvillage.co.uk [email protected] more information. the trailers were dropped theft and we are carrying there and then collected out enquiries to identify the during the night in to the suspects. early hours of Sunday. ”Anyone with information is “We have since found out urged to call police on 101, or that a further 12 trailers have Crimestoppers anonymously bewith hot! been stolen from different on 0800 555 111. fabricators so appears to be a Slimming World nationwide problem.” bewith hot! Meanwhile, writing in the company’s latest newsletter Slimming World which is circulated to staff and clients, Julie says: “The current climate of THE TURBINIA our industry has been brought to the fore recently * Saturday Night Live * with the high-profile news surrounding Carillion. “We have worked on The Very Best of Rock - NO Cover Charge (unless stated) numerous contracts with Slimming World Group at the construction arm of Saturday 3rd February 2018 - “Uncle Gilbert” Carillion over the years, so we know them very well, Riffs Online Review: “An excellent night with some classic rock covers done by mainstay of our rock The Navy Club, Bluebell Way fraternity both Bill and Gary gave the thumbs up to the performance, as did all the other punters in the and it goes without saying it venue that night. For a band to stay together for that long you just know they’re doing something right has been incredibly sad and and this band have just earned themselves a promotion into the premiere league”. Wednesday 5.00pm and 7.00pm disheartening to see what Covering tracks by: Bad Company, Billy Idol, Bon Jovi, Cult, Deep Purple, Garry Moore, Hendrix, has happened. Satriani, Pink Floyd, Rory Gallagher, Santana, U.F.O., ZZ Top and much more. Telephone Christine: 07970 666291 But we’d like to reassure our staff and clients that we’ve Saturday 10th February 2018 - “Hope City Rockers” been lucky enough not to have been adversely affected For more information on bands go to slimmingworld.co.uk by it.” A spokesperson for Durham www.turbiniapub.co.uk or 313034 slimmingworld.co.uk0344 897 8000 Police said: “This was a Free Function Room - Free Disco/Karaoke 0344 897 8000 sophisticated, high-value www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 3 AYCLIFFE’S X FACTOR ROBOT WARS AT AYCLIFFE Middridge History Society On Thursday 8th February at 7.30pm at Middridge STAR TO APPEAR AT Village Hall Alison Hodgson will give an illustrated description of how poor people have been treated from LEISURE CENTRE the Middle Ages through to the establishment of the BIG CLUB MARCH GIG Welfare State. Wellbeing for Life are The talk entitled “Poverty Through the Ages in hosting a free event aimed Britain” will include the Elizabethan Poor Law, the at men who love anything Irish potato famine, Highland clearances, 19th century machine or robot related. philanthropists and the New Poor Law. Refreshments ‘Mean Machines’ is taking will be served and everyone is most welcome. place on Sunday 11th February from 11am-3pm at Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. Activities include building Nice to be Appreciated and coding robots and then Counc. John Clare was in and events - but also very partaking in a robot wars County Hall last week, when responsibly keeps us type challenge. Attendees he was approached by one of informed about the wider will also learn how to play the opposition councillors political and community music on a computer via - the member representing context ... and does so for fruit and even build their Framwellgate Moor, who is free! Thank you to the own heart monitor! a very active and prominent Howarth family - You are The aim of the event is to councillor. much appreciated and keep encourage more men to He met John specifically up the good work!” said access the Wellbeing for to tell him that the Newton John. Life service to improve their News, is the best newspaper John Clare himself found The town’s Rotary Club is Potatoes cost only £7.50 health, happiness and overall in the county for carrying someone who appreciates delighted to announce that each and are available quality of life. news about local council his good work and while Shanaya a very popular now from Newton Press Wellbeing for Life is not issues, and he wished there doing his regular litter- contestant on “X” Factor is offices, Don Walkers at just about improving diet was something like it in his picking in his ward found a making a Guest Appearance Simpasturegate and Aycliffe and fitness, social activities area of the county. £5 note left by a resident in a at the Mad March Gig at Framers and Engravers in are also vital in improving “I agree, and we are so pile of rubbish. John donated the Big Club on Friday 23rd the Town Centre. To avoid people’s health and lucky to have in our town the cash to the Foodbank March. disappointment get your wellbeing. a local paper which - yes hoping it would provide a This major event, featuring tickets early. Marnie Ramsey, Wellbeing how to make small changes Machines’ event there will tells us about local residents meal for a resident in need. Show Group “Groovy The evening also includes for Life Co-ordinator said to improve how you feel, be a free 6 week programme Street” is in aid of the MRI a very valuable Raffle and “This event is aimed at men develop a healthier lifestyle to follow. Scanner Appeal, offering a Tombola with superb prizes. because we just do not get to and live a longer, happier For further information or to fantastic night of music for If you would like to donate meet enough of you! Women life. Or you can just come sign up for the event contact all tastes - not to be missed! a prize please ring Syd and children are more than along and play with the Allison on 07747640204. The tickets including a Hot Howarth on 01325 300212 welcome too, but we ask you robots!” For details of all activities Pork Sandwich with Roast or 320901 (answerphone) to try and bring a man with Wellbeing for Life Health and services freephone: who will arrange collection you, it could save their life! Trainers support people on 0800 8766 887 email: cdda- - otherwise drop the prize We will be promoting the a 1-1 basis to achieve goals [email protected]. Or visit: off at one of the ticket sales health and wellbeing of men that you set together. You www.wellbeingforlife. points. by offering advice to live can also join free group net, facebook: @County FeastLand well by addressing the risk activities in your local DurhamWellbeingFor factors which influence their community and if there is LifeService or Twitter: @ 8 Bury Road - 300203 health. We can show you enough interest at the ‘Mean WBFL_Durham MEALS ON Councillors’ MAYOR’S CHARITY HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? WHEELS Surgeries We can help protect your family’s interests. At the next meeting of Protect your PROPERTY for your loved ones. Hot Meals Delivered Shildon and District CIVIC DINNER 2018 Shafto, Central Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Storage. 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So The Sparta Task Force are announcement of a new national scheme by the water industry far, recycling does not appear to be adequately dealing with a highly skilled tactical on Thursday 25th January 2018. the problem, as it’s estimated that only around half of the 38.5 unit and predominantly ex The launch of the new initiative comes after forward-thinking million plastic bottles used in the UK every day are recycled, military personnel (Army). work by Northumbrian Water saw businesses in Durham sign with around 16 million ending up in landfill, being burnt, or The task force patrol areas up to the battle to reduce plastic waste by opening their doors to entering the environment and waterways. that are known for crime environmentally conscious members of the public. The supply of public drinking water has a long history, with such as business estates and It’s estimated that the new scheme will cut plastic bottle use by evidence of examples of water fountains dating back to around rural areas. They patrol on tens of millions each year as well as substantially increasing the 3000 BC in Mesopotamia. The drinking water fountain foot overtly and covertly in availability of high quality drinking water. consisted of basins which made use of the natural spring water, order to catch criminals red- In an ambitious drive to help fight plastic waste, water a system which was originally developed in Greek and Roman handed. companies will join forces with the Refill campaign to create times. Mechanically operated water fountains only became a national network of high street retailers, coffee shops, familiar during the 15th century in Italy. Sparta patrols give businesses and local authorities offering new refill stations for reassurance and peace of The drive to improve public health in the UK in Victorian the public to top-up their water bottles for free in every major times saw the introduction of more modern drinking water mind. This is a new scheme city and town in England by 2021. fountains, particularly in London following the ‘Great Stink’ and on the first night the People will be able to use an app on their phone to find out of 1858. Victorian philanthropists gained support for a plan security men caught an alarm is linked to Sparta’s where the nearest refill point is, or look out for special signs in to provide clean drinking water in poor areas, and the first intruder breaking into local HQ giving a rapid response. shop windows. As well as being able to get drinking water from fountain was opened on 21st April 1859 in a corner of Holy business. The back door of The company is offering shops, cafes and businesses, some water companies are looking Sepulchre churchyard in Snow Hill in London’s Holborn area. the premise had been broken £35 per week for businesses at installing new public drinking fountains and restoring some Many further drinking fountains were placed close to churches into and Sparta presence that sign up for the 12 month historical ones which have fallen into disuse. or churchyards, but later drinking fountains were often placed worked. contract. After the first 3 Northumbrian Water’s Chief Executive, Heidi Mottram, near pubs to give the thirsty public an alternative to drinking Sparta package includes: months it would go to the said: “The BBC’s latest series, Blue Planet II, brought home beer. Patrol once per night normal price which is £100 to everyone the devastating impact plastic waste has on our Vandalism, cost of upkeep, and the increasing provision of covertly and overtly. Your per week. environment, oceans and marine life, and the appetite from the water into homes led to the decline of public drinking fountains public to reduce their plastic waste has grown significantly. in England, although many classic examples survive today. “Business has a responsibility to play a critical role in helping Water fountains are resurfacing - Bristol, London and Hull people to tackle this problem at the grass roots, reducing the use (provided by Yorkshire Water) added new ones just last year. (C187 HEIGHINGTON LANE, AYCLIFFE VILLAGE) of plastics at source wherever possible. As an ethical company, (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2018 Northumbrian Water is committed to leading the charge on this initiative and we’re trying to make it as easy as possible e Council on 1st February 2018 made an Order under Section 14 (1) of the Road for people to stay hydrated on the move, without adding to the Tra c Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, to close to all vehicular tra c a 185 mtr length of Heighington Lane that extends between the junction to Bickford Terrace disposable plastics problem. and the St Andrews Way Roundabout, Aycli e by reason of sewer installation “We’re encouraging everyone to get behind the Refill campaign, works to be undertaken. e maximum duration of the temporary closure under which encourages people to drink our clean, clear and great the Order is 18 months and is required from 5th February 2018 for the duration of Francis Jones tasting tap water, and also helps reduce the amount of plastic the works anticipated to be 10 weeks. However, on rare occasions, alternative dates waste. for closure may be necessary and these will be signed accordingly. Alternative “We’ve signed up our main office in Pity Me as a Refill station route: from the western side of the closure from St Andrews Way Roundabout, Locations being trialled southerly and south easterly on B6444 St Andrews Way then northerly on A167 to include DARLINGTON, and are asking other businesses, like Whitbread with their the eastern side of the closure, and vice versa. many high street brands like Costa, to sign up too. We need AYCLIFFE, DURHAM WALK IN BARBERS everyone across the North East to really get behind the Refill Professional Hair Cuts Dated: 2 February 2018 and TEESSIDE If you wish campaign so we can make it as easy as possible for everyone to to speak to SPARTA or Helen Lynch get great tasting fresh tap water, using sports bottles to Refill MALE IMAGE GROOMING Head of Legal & Democratic Services meet for a discussion please and rejecting those single-use bottles.” Specialists in all aspects of Mens Hair Design. County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL phone 01325 253135. E-mail The first business to join the national drinking water scheme is Special Packages for Groom and Groomsmen. spartasecurityuk.co.uk Whitbread plc, which has pledged today to offer free drinking water for customers and passers-by in each of its 3000 Costa Contact Emre on 07738 066723 Coffee and Premier Inn locations from March 2018. Launching the new scheme, Water UK Chief Executive OPENING TIMES Michael Roberts said: “As an industry with a strong focus on Monday to Thursday: 9am - 6pm the environment we are passionate about tackling the problems Friday: 8am - 7pm caused by plastic bottles, which clog up rivers and drains, and Saturday: 8.30am - 4pm Rotary Club of Newton Aycliffe pollute our seas. By refilling water bottles, we can all help turn Sunday: Closed THE this harmful tide of plastic waste. This country has some of the best drinking water in the world and we want everyone to Unit 1 Blue Bridge Centre benefit from it. Aycliffe Business Park This scheme will do that by making it easier for people to refill Newton Aycliffe DL5 6DS their bottles wherever they work, rest, shop or play.” Mobile: 07738 066723 MAD MARCH As an example of what could be achieved nationally by the new initiative, the Refill Bristol scheme which launched in CLUB September 2015 now has more than 200 refill points across GIG NEWTON AYCLIFFE Bristol’s city centre. Refill Bristol has estimated that if every Bristolian refilled a bottle once a week instead of buying a single-use plastic bottle, the city would reduce its plastic bottle NON-STOP consumption by 22.3 million a year. If replicated around the country, it could lead to a reduction in plastic bottle use in the Be Sure To Get MUSIC hundreds of millions. ALL The current Refill scheme, now happening in 13 towns and cities in England, encourages participating cafes, bars, restaurants, Your Newton News NIGHT banks, galleries, museums and other businesses to sign up to a free app and put a sticker in their window alerting passers-by to In addition to circulating homes and businesses in the fact they’re welcome to fill up their bottle for free. Aycliffe, quantities of Newton News are available Natalie Fee, founder of City to Sea, the organisation behind the at various public outlets every Friday. Refill scheme, said: “We’ve seen a huge appetite for our Refill This is mainly for visitors to the town who need campaign across England, from individuals wanting to make a local information and want to catch up on recent difference in their community to national chains keen to offer free refills to their customers. Our Refill app puts the power news. It is also for those, who for some reason, did to stop plastic pollution in people’s hands - and now thanks to not get their usual delivery. the water industry we’ll be able to help everyone, from local If you live in Newton Aycliffe or the surrounding communities to airports, to provide free refills on the go.” villages and do not receive a delivery, please let There are money-saving benefits for customers too. A half- Newton News office know and we will try to ensure litre bottle of still water typically costs around 30p in shops, compared to a twelfth of a penny for the equivalent volume that you do in future Telephone 300212, e-mail: Featuring Fabulous of tap water - meaning water for customers who fill up bottles [email protected] from a tap in their own home is 360 times cheaper than if they You can pick up copies of the Newton News from: Local Show Group Groovy Street get it from a supermarket. The cost if they get it from one of the McDonalds, Heighington Spar, Redworth Hall new refill points will be zero. Hotel, Oak Leaf Sports Complex, Pease Way The first stage in delivering the nationwide scheme is for water Surgery, Iron Horse, Stevens (Neville Parade), FRIDAY 23rd MARCH • 7.30pm - 11pm companies to work with Refill to develop local action plans by September 2018, setting out steps they will take - working with Cycleways, Tesco, Neville Community Centre, local partners - to drive up access to drinking water locally. This Coffee Pronto, Gretna, Woodham Golf Club, FANTASTIC BIG VALUE RAFFLE & TOMBOLA will include the number of refill stations to be available. 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Single-use plastic bottles are expensive to produce, use up www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 5 DURHAM POLICE LAUNCH NORTH GETS £2,555 LESS VOLUNTEERING SCHEME TALK PER PERSON FOR Durham Constabulary is Aycliffe Village Local recruiting Police Community History Society will hold TRANSPORT THAN LONDON Support Volunteers (PCSVs) a talk on Wednesday 7th to provide a new uniformed February at 7.30pm in • Independent analysis of published its own regional London is still set to receive presence to patrol in Aycliffe Village Hall when government figures finds breakdown before Christmas almost three times more communities and focus on David Butler will speak London is set to receive £4,155 and wrote to MPs claiming transport investment per local priorities. per person, 2.6 times more it had reversed the historical person than the North. This is This is a brand new role on Gibside in the Derwent which will see successful Valley. than the North, and almost trend. indefensible. volunteers support frontline All welcome members £1 five times more than Yorkshire IPPR North has commended “The North has been policing in neighbourhoods non-members £3 includes and the Humber, and the North the government for sharing underfunded in comparison across County Durham and tea/coffee/biscuits. More East. new data and producing its to London for decades, and Darlington, where they will Details on 01325 301093. • Yorkshire and the Humber is own “official analysis” of our figures demonstrate be mentored by full time set to receive £844 per person, the national infrastructure that ministers have failed officers. the North East will receive pipeline but it claims many to redress this imbalance. PCSVs will take part in foot £855, and the North West will will find government figures This failure will continue to patrol, help solve basic crime ACORN see £2,439 for transport. misleading as less than half of hold back the North and the enquiries, assist in local • Government figures designed planned spending is included. country until the government incidents and get to the heart Residents to rebalance the books exclude Crucially, the government acts. of neighbourhood issues. Transport for London spending analysis excludes all spending “The government has A key part of their role will be live and work there. Castle and Sedgefield areas. and all plans after 2020/21. which takes place after 2020/21 improved their analysis of to build positive relationships “Successful candidates will Ron Hogg, Police, Crime Association • Situation set to get worse despite the infrastructure these figures but they have with the local community and be given support and training and Victims’ Commissioner after Transport secretary pipeline being a long-term then excluded almost half support local initiatives, like within neighbourhood teams for County Durham and Meeting Community Speed Watch and to strengthen community Darlington, said: “I am very agrees business rates deal with planning tool. of the spending for which PACT priorities (Police and links, providing additional excited about this innovative Our February meeting will the Mayor of London. Nearly £12 billion Transport they are responsible. A Communities Together). visibility, reassurance and initiative. It will give people be held on Thursday 8th in New analysis released today for London spending is disproportionate amount of They will also support police familiarity. the opportunity to make a the Phoenix Club at 6pm. As by the leading think-tank for also excluded following a that excluded money is for during planned operations, “This non-confrontational real difference by working usual Little Acorns will meet the North of England, IPPR deal between the Transport London. local events and other role is a great opportunity alongside front line officers at 5.30pm. North, has found that London secretary, Chris Grayling, “Instead of disputing the initiatives, and will work with for people to give something and providing valuable Our first outings for the year will receive £4,155 per person, and London Mayor, Sadiq figures the government victims and witnesses where back to their community, reassurance and visibility will be announced and names compared to £1,600 in the Khan, allowing London to needs to invest in the big, appropriate. while making friends and within our communities.” taken for anyone wishing to North. A gap of £2,555 per keep its own business rates to transformative projects being Inspector Kevin Tuck, from developing life skills.” Successful volunteers book and pay on the night. person. spend on transport. The deal developed in the North such Durham Constabulary, Applicants must be able to will be based within a Local Councillors usually This means that planned means that London will no as Northern Powerhouse Rail. said: “This is a brand new commit a minimum of four neighbourhood beat team and attend and will answer any transport investment in longer contribute to transport “The government is making queries if at all possible. volunteering role which hours a week for at least 18 will be supported by fulltime London is almost 2.6 times spending in the rest of the Transport for the North a will give ordinary people months. Candidates will officers. Our speaker for the evening the chance to do something also be subject to a selection Travel expenses, uniform and will be George Barber who higher per person than in country and stands to benefit statutory body but it must extraordinary in their procedure and vetting training is provided. will give a talk on “Beat the the North. Yorkshire and the by £240 million next year and give it similar powers to communities. process. For more information, visit Scammers”. Humber and the North East more in the years after. Transport for London so that “We’re looking for positive, The Force is particularly keen durham.police.uk, or call Everyone is welcome to are the English regions set Senior Research Fellow at it can encourage business public-spirited people to to recruit volunteers in the 101 and ask to speak to a come along. Tea, coffee and to receive the least planned IPPR North, Luke Raikes, investment and borrow for its volunteer in the heart of their rural areas of County Durham neighbourhood inspector or friendly chat available. We transport spending. said: own infrastructure instead of local communities and build and Darlington, including the ask for Sarah Jones in the HR look forward to seeing you The new independent analysis “Despite the Transport going cap in hand to central relationships#9892-Bishop_Auckland-Ad-265x170-15jan18-PRINT.pdf with those who Weardale, Teesdale, Barnard department. 1 12/01/2018 12:33 then. comes after government Secretary’s recent statements, government.” PAGE 6 www.newtonnews.co.uk Lib Dems Propose Council Police Residents Back County Work to Reduce Plastic Use Appeal Council’s Savings Plans Two masked robbers who Durham County Council aims has become throwaway and County can make a difference: tied up a shop worker at a Councillors will next week feedback. the authority’s social work to become biggest UK Council it is simply unsustainable. “Every resident has the Spennymoor jewellers are hear how the region’s More than 78 per cent of academy and £500,000 to to target the end of single use The Council is using over opportunity to contribute being sought by police. largest authority plans to those who took part in the cover rising energy prices. plastic. Councillors in the 70,000 disposable cups alone towards a change in attitudes. The robbery took place at make savings over the next consultation felt that the The council will also be North East’s largest Council each year - which are not Take a look at your everyday B&H Jewellers on the High four years through plans authority’s approach to providing funding to address will debate measures to scrap biodegradable. This cannot life, and see where there are Street at around 4.45pm-5pm backed by the majority of making future savings is a budget pressures in adult Council use of single use continue.” plastics which end up in the yesterday (January 25). residents. reasonable way to go forward services. plastics (SUPs) on Wednesday The Councillor’s motion bin, or potentially out there in Two men punched a shop Durham County Council in 2018/19. The authority is also this week. also proposes that contracts the wider environment. worker in the face and head invited members of the Their comments have proposing a £117 million A motion put forward by for outdoor events across “It’s stunning just how much before tying the victim up in public to give their views helped inform the council’s investment in capital projects, Liberal Democrat councillor County Durham could require we are throwing away. Every a back room. on its spending plans during Medium Term Financial Plan including significant funding Mark Wilkes (Framwellgate companies to provide reusable year we currently recover The offenders stole a large a consultation at the end of (MTFP), which outlines its for highways maintenance & Newton Hall) also includes or biodegradable containers only 5% of the plastics we amount of jewellery and last year, with more than long-term funding outlook building on investments proposals to work with for fast food. produce.” cash. A spokesperson three quarters backing the and spending priorities made in previous years. businesses and residents to cut A working group would look “However we can all make from South Durham CID authority’s approach. for the period 2018/19 to Cllr Alan Napier, Deputy their plastic waste. This could at how the Council can assist a difference. For example if said: “This was clearly a The council needs to make 2021/22. Leader and Cabinet include bringing in rules the public and businesses in just a few of us complain at distressing incident. The further forecasted savings Cllr Simon Henig, Leader member for finance, said: which could see all businesses cutting their plastic use. supermarkets about plastic offenders made off on foot from its revenue budget of of Durham County Council, “We continue our work to with council contracts having The Councillor adds. “If bags for loose veg instead but it is unclear whether £43.7 million over the next said: “The financial outlook protect frontline services, to show they have an SUP everyone in the County makes of paper, or tell managers they then got into a car after four years. This includes for the council and the whole specifically those prioritised policy. just one small change it will our views about ridiculous fleeing from the shop. savings of £15.3 million for of local government remains by the public, and the Councillor Wilkes add up to a big impact. With packaging on fruit, perhaps “Extensive enquiries are 2018/19 and is in addition to extremely challenging and most vulnerable in our commented “The impact of the Council leading the way something will be done.” being made. Anyone with the £209 million of savings it unless something changes county but this is becoming SUPs on our environment is on this, there is an opportunity The motion will be debated information should get in has achieved since 2011/12. we still have significant increasingly difficult as immense. Oceans around the to really achieve something on Wednesday at County touch.” More than 3,300 people savings to make. financial pressures increase. world now have up to 50,000 good.” Hall in Durham. The full Anyone with information attended events to hear about “While we have to continue “It is also imperative that pieces of plastic on the surface Fellow Lib Dem Councillor council meeting is open to should call Durham how the authority plans to to reduce our revenue we continue to invest in our per square mile. Liz Brown (Neville’s Cross) all members of the public to Constabulary on 101 quoting make the required savings, expenditure because of capital infrastructure as it “So much of our culture says that everyone in the attend. reference 310 of January 25. with 1,175 offering their government funding cuts, is our key route to boosting in this budget we are the local economy, retaining investing in our children and existing jobs and supporting adult social care services, the creation of new jobs.” reflecting residents’ BoweTH E nClinic Thank you from North priorities. “It is essential that our The Bowen Technique is a soft tissue therapy spending proposals reflect focusing on muscles, ligaments and tendons. Yorkshire Moors Railway the priorities of the public so, For help with back and neck pain, once again, we have sought Film Show sciatica, sports injuries, knee problems, the views of residents on our frozen shoulder, arthritis, asthma, plans and are pleased that the “CHOCOLAT” hayfever, irritable bowel syndrome, majority continue to support The “FEEL GOOD FILM anxiety, depression, stress and more... our approach to savings.” SHOW” at St Clare’s The report, which will Church on TUESDAY 6th The Bowen Clinic, The Pioneering be presented to the Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe FEBRUARY features the council’s Cabinet next 2000 British-American Jane McAneney RN Cert ECBS Bowen Technique Practitioner week, recommends that romantic comedy-drama councillors agree a 2.99 “CHOCOLAT” Starring Telephone Jane on 07751 920 464 per cent increase in Band D www.the-bowen-clinic.co.uk Juliette Binoche, Judi Council Tax for 2018/19 in Dench and Johnny Depp. line with the Government’s Mysterious Vianne and her own projections for council daughter arrive in a tranquil, tax increases – with an old fashioned French town Seasoned additional 2 per cent and open a chocolate increase to the Adult Social shop. Their chocolate has Care Precept. This equates a mysterious effect on the Hardwood to a £1.38 per week rise for townspeople and the Mayor Band D properties and 92p declares war. EVERYONE Logs For Sale per week for the majority of IS WELCOME council tax payers, who live Tea and coffee are served £65.00 per bag in Band A properties. at 1pm, included in the £2, Council tax will be used to and the film starts at 1.15pm. (large builders dumpy bag - includes Free Delivery) support a number of areas Mix of Ash, Beech and Sycamore Trees A variety of chairs are prioritised by the public, provided for your comfort, Contact Wes 07970 186738 including and tables so that you can £3.9 million to support North Yorkshire Moors attraction steams across the the railway vehicles and the bring a spot of lunch to eat looked-after children, £1 Railway is on track to raise North York Moors bringing experience of visitors. To while you enjoy a great film million to support special £2,500,000 with more delight to more than 350,000 pledge your support in 2018 in friendly company. Guardianship arrangements, than £200,000 pledged passengers every year. please visit For further details ring Ric a £375,000 investment in since NYMR’s Yorkshire’s • Our carriage fleet has nymr.co.uk/YMJ Hargreaves 01325 316755. Magnificent Journey appeared in Downton campaign launched last Abbey, Harry Potter and the October. new film, Phantom Thread North Yorkshire Moors with Daniel Day Lewis. Historical Railway Trust • Bridges 24, 25 & 27 Chairman, John Bailey, have had over 7.5 million said: “We’re extremely tonnes of steam locomotive proud of how much money travelling over them since has already been raised and they were installed in 1908. Honest John we would like to say huge • Over 17,500 school children thank you to everyone who have visited the railway in is inside DISC has donated, no matter how the past five years, since the big or small. learning centre was built at “The railway has been one Pickering in 2011. With a Furniture Showroom of Yorkshire’s much loved new facility at Goathland IES Centre, Next to the Blue Bridge attractions for the last five the railway could educate a Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm decades, with a history of further 6,000! creating long lasting family • If every passenger donated More Spacious - Pop in anytime for a browse memories. Now, as we look £1.48 over the next five to secure our future, these years, we would reach our DIRECTIONS: funds will be invaluable.” goal! From town centre, go right after the bridge, To give a little bit more Owned and operated by then sharp right, past newton Press and insight in to NYMR and an independent charitable straight on towards the trees and past DISC to let the public know why trust with no public funding, these funds are needed, the day to day operation of attraction has shared its Top the railway is carried out Thank you for your support, John 5 Yorkshire’s Magnificent by volunteers who work Visit John’s website: www.jack4.co.uk Journey Facts: steadily to improve the • The award-winning visitor quality of the infrastructure, www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 7 AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK GARAGE THEFTS Week of Skiing in Italy ATTRACTS MAJOR ON THE for Greenfield Students DEVELOPMENT AT FOREST PARK INCREASE Police are reminding people County Durham’s biggest to lock their garages after a business park is on course for spate of motorcycle thefts. further expansion after it was Durham Constabulary is revealed the outline planning permission for a major new urging homeowners to not development is close to being make themselves an easy submitted. target for thieves and use Durham County Council has simple security measures to already started the next phase avoid crime. of work to expand Aycliffe PC Kate Price from Consett Business Park – already the Police Office said: “There largest site of its kind in the has been at least two thefts region – onto the 55-hectare of off-road motorcycles in Forrest Park site. Consett recently and more The site, for which the Local across the force area. Enterprise Partnership has “It is important that residents provided £13m funding, is make sure their vehicle is not hoped will be the subject an easy target for criminals. of a £140m private sector “Double check that your investment with the potential Park development, told park in the North-East, which garage is locked. Offenders to accommodate a rail freight attendees: “A lot of the will be a major feather in the will often try every garage interchange. groundwork has already cap for County Durham.” It is estimated Forrest Park been undertaken and Aycliffe Business Park is in a street before finding one A group of 43 students award, proving them to be Pupils learn a new craft but could see the creation of we’re close to submitting a already home to around 500 that is easy pickings.” and staff from Greenfield proficient skiers and able to also realise a life changing 3,200 jobs across 1.75 million planning application for the companies and an estimated Durham Police said if Community College (both navigate even the toughest of educational experience. square feet of development development. 10,000 employees. you see anyone acting Sunnydale campus and terrain. The group were also They are up early, into floor space and deliver a “We already have a lot of The Forrest Park proposal suspiciously in your area Aycliffe site) enjoyed a fortunate enough to benefit lessons all day, follow a Gross Value Added (GVA) interest in the site, because will see the creation of three please contact 101 or if you brilliant time in Italy’s from fantastic conditions. comprehensive après ski boost of £495m over the next it is very visual, people types of development units – witness a crime in progress Aosta Valley when they Locals described the resort programme and complete 10-15 years. can see the preparatory business, general industrial contact 999. took part in the annual ski of Pila to have the best snow a full programme of school During a meeting of the works that have already and storage or distribution. residential travelling with in over 27 years. work on an evening. They Aycliffe Business Park been undertaken, and we’ve Preparatory groundworks NEWTON NEWS Mansfield based Interski. Learning outside the work extremely hard and Community, held at Hitachi already held discussions with began in late 2016, and Greenfield has visited Pila, classroom is vitally each and every one ‘grows’ Rail Europe’s rail assembling development partners and we the enabling works are NEWTON NEWS is published and printed by Newton Press, which was first a superb Italian ski resort important in enhancing the during their week away; facility, local businesses were expect things to happen fairly continuing with the creation established in 1948 and incorporates “The boasting stunning views of education of every child, learning about themselves, told planning consultants quickly. of a new traffic light Newtonian”. Visit the on-line version at www.newtonnews.co.uk Monte Bianco, for 17 years and at Greenfield we aim to the people around them and have now been commissioned “Aycliffe Business Park’s controlled junction on the DISCLAIMER Newton News cannot be and the proposal is expected reputation is getting stronger A167 – for better access to held responsible for advertisers offering and hundreds of students offer a range of opportunities what it’s like to do things for goods or services. As a general rule we would have benefitted from the to engage, enthuse and themselves! to be submitted early this all the time as an area for both the new site and the advise anyone NOT to part with any money year. advanced engineering and business park. until the order has been completed to your first class tuition provided broaden aspirations. The Assemblies have already full satisfaction. All information is correct, Andy Palmer, the council’s manufacturing. To find out more about to the best of our knowledge, at the time of by the Italian and British ski residential is one such taken place at both campuses head of transformation and “When completed it will Aycliffe Business Park printing. Newton News accepts articles in instructors. This year we opportunity where pupils to launch Ski Pila 2018. good faith and takes no responsibility for chair of the joint venture mean Aycliffe Business Park and future events, go to errors and/or omissions. had many students gaining develop life-long learning, Follow us on Twitter: @ company behind the Forrest will be the largest business aycliffebusinesspark.co.uk the highly respected 5* both on and off the slopes. GreenfieldSki. PAGE 8 www.newtonnews.co.uk GNAAS Give Training Holiday Activities Top Show Aldi Support Aycliffe to Future Paramedics at Greenfield Arts Returns to Children’s Charity Doctors and paramedics including extrication of Darlington from the Great North Air a patient from a vehicle Ambulance Service (GNAAS) involved in a road traffic The legendary That’ll Be this week delivered trauma collision, patients with The Day stage show returns training to the paramedics of traumatic brain injuries, to Darlington Hippodrome tomorrow. patients with catastrophic on Tuesday 13 and Approximately 50 second haemorrhage and paediatric Wednesday 14 February. year paramedic students from patients. That’ll Be The Day is all Teesside University got a taste Speaking at the training about recreating nostalgia of the challenging scenarios day, Chris Brown, a student with live entertainment, faced by the GNAAS aircrew paramedic said: “Today’s been on a regular basis. a real insight into the trauma reflecting the music and The training was held that we might potentially have tone of an era that changed at County Durham and to go to as a newly qualified the course of music history Darlington Fire and Rescue paramedic. It’s illustrated the and youth culture forever. Service’s training centre in key importance of forward Incredibly the show is now Bowburn and gave students thinking, and how that affects in its 30th year of touring, the opportunity to gain some care of patients that we’re and the birthday party is practical hands-on experience. going to see.” coming to Darlington Civic Paul Burnage, GNAAS Another student paramedic, Theatre. paramedic, said: “What we Danielle Bestford, said: “The Having delighted audiences are trying to do is increase scenarios are really realistic throughout the UK for over Lifeline Community Action’s “Children’s Blessings” project the critical thinking skills of so it’s obviously going to would like to thank the staff of Aldi for letting us know they the student paramedics and benefit us when we go out three decades, That’ll Be educate them on how to take in the future. It reinforces The Day is back on the road were holding a Baby and Toddler event and managed to care of a trauma patient. everything we’ve been entertaining audiences with obtain 20 safety gates, 100 bottles of Baby Shampoo and 100 “We’ve got a vast array of learning as well.” classic gold hits from the Bottles of Baby Bath at a much reduced price. This will be an knowledge and experience This was the third trauma 1950’s, 60’s, 70’s and with enormous help and enable us to assist more needy families in within GNAAS and a number training day ran by GNAAS more side-splitting comedy! and around Newton Aycliffe. of subject matter experts so and there are already plans in Originally established on If you need items of clothing and other children’s supplies we can pass that knowledge place to run another one next the cabaret circuit in the get in touch with Sheena Stephenson, Children’s Blessings on to future paramedics and year. late 1980’s, the show began Manager - Lifeline Community Action - Mobile: 07594 that’s great.” GNAAS wished to thank the playing regional theatres 297462 A range of different scenarios fire service for its support in were set up for the students running the training sessions. in the early 1990’s. Now it performs over 200 shows a year to capacity audiences across the UK. Trevor Payne (who first created the show) still directs, produces and stars in the production today. STUDENTS! Trevor rewrites all the material for the show for each year, and over six YOUR Why not come along to our and families. months is taken in planning creative half-term holiday Greenfield Arts are offering and preparation. workshops with fun-packed a FREE activity programme, That’ll Be The Day is at THESIS activities for young people including Crazy Crafts Darlington Hippodrome on and Window Wizards. Get Tuesday 13 and Wednesday crafty and see how you can 14 February. Tickets* SPIRAL BOUND create brilliant inventions are priced from £24.50. Thesis Spiral Bound from just £3.50p from recycled items found *Includes £2 restoration Place your VALENTINES DAY at home, with artist Dawn levy. To book contact can also be printed Belshaw, or join our window the Box Office on 01325 design team, lead by artist 405405 or visit www. Greetings in your local community Sharron Bates, and create a darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk fabulous new story through newspaper, “NEWTON NEWS” art, which will be displayed in our entrance area. HORNDALE Write out your copy in the box Activities are suitable BLUE BRIDGE CENTRE Casanova Henrietta for all ages and families, RESIDENTS’ below, add up the words, put the total children under 8 must be St. Cuthbert’s Way To “Lover Boy” cost and hand in to: accompanied by an adult. FEBRUARY Aycliffe Business Park on Valentines Day Bookings are now open, love from your NEWTON PRESS please use the enrolment MEETING Tel: (01325) 300212 St. Cuthberts Way form found on our website bunny Email: [email protected] YOUNGS NEWSAGENT to secure your place: www. Happy New Year to you xx greenfield-arts.co.uk. all and hope you had a Town Centre or For further information wonderful and peaceful WALKERS BUTCHERS please contact our friendly festive season. Above example: Simpasturegate team on 01325 379048 or Our next meeting is £12.00 (inclusive) [email protected] February 7th at Greenfield they are always happy to Arts Centre starting at 6pm (maximum 15 words) Deadline: 5pm Wednesday, 7th February help. with refreshments at 5.45. We will be discussing ANTHONY To my “squidgy Published: Friday 9th February 2018 exciting plans for the coming widgy” on Valentines Day, love year with trips a bigger and from Cleopatra xxxx UNDER 7’s better Fun Day plus lots JANE To my honey bunny, all my more. love on Valentines Day, love from We have secured more Tarzan xxxx CLOSE IN funding £500 from DCC Civic Pride Team to plant more Crocus bulbs to Above examples: ON TITLE brighten up our underpasses, Heighington Under 7s took we are planning a litter pick 15p per word another huge step towards as part of the Big Spring winning the League this Clean Up involving local ADAM Week with two emphatic school pupils. We have To my “squidgy widgy” wins away from home. submitted a bid to the Big on Valentines Day, love Across the 2 games goals Lottery for funding to help from Eve xxxx from Kyleo (9) Kenzi (8) us deliver the events we Maddix (6) Tyler (3) Zane, know you enjoy. Archie, Kieran and Alex one Local Councillors, Livin JULIET each. and local Police Beat team To my honey bunny, all my There were also fantastic should be in attendance and love on Valentines Day, performances from Liam and look forward to meeting love from Romeo xxx Telephone: Louie. The Under 7’s have local residents to discuss any been invited to Sunderland issues that are important to Above examples: to face Sunderland Academy you. No of words ...... @ ...... p = £ ...... next week and will also get Please join us and help make 30p per word Heart advert is required YES/NO = £12.00 a tour after the game, which our good neighbourhoods will be a great experience for better places to live. the boys. Philip Clark, Chairman With grateful thanks to Newton Press and Newton News for printing and advertising www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 9 Another Murderous BLAST FROM THE PAST Invitation to Attend Dear Sir Night at Heighington Congratulations and all the GACAP Meeting best wishes to you, your Ron Mitchie chairman family and everyone at the of GACAP (Great Newton Press on your 55th Aycliffe Community Aid Anniversary. Partnership) was flying We have been and are very the flag for GACAP and lucky in Newton Aycliffe and Western Area Regeneration surrounding areas to receive Project last week, firstly a good quality local paper joining with other agencies delivered to our homes. he joined in litter picking Thank you very much. and tree planting at the rear An attached photo below of Silverdale Place. is, May 1969 issue of Western Area Regeneration Newtonian. I had then Project have consulted placed it as a bookmark in with residents both sides of one of the books and there Williamfield Way in respect it stayed. I cannot recall of possible significant why I hadn’t used a normal improvements in that area. bookmark or even a piece of Both Ron and his wife Joan The meeting will commence paper. Later, when realised it are Champions of the scheme at 4pm. Further networking was there, I was pleasantly which has extensively sort is also possible at the end of surprised. It has and always the opinion of local residents the meeting. will remain snuggled in that as to how the area might be Please feel free to come book. Just wanted to let you improved. along and see for yourself know how much I appreciate Ron was later joined by what GACAP is about and your work/paper and look GACAP Secretary Joan decide for yourself if you forward to receiving it every Mitchie who had been busy or your organisation could week. with other voluntary work. become a partner or a friend Back left to right: Rev. Ruth Dawson, Anne Linton, Name & address supplied They both went to CDFHS of GACAP. Tony Kay, Chris Enzor, Joan Johnson and Linda Lawrence Ed: A copy of the front page at Chilton for their Open & Front: Rev Lissa Scott and Andrew Maxwell before the name changed to Networking Day. Newton News. Heighington continued to grow its reputation as the There were an encouraging Midsomer of the North East last Saturday night at the number of people dropping HAVE YOU annual Murder Mystery event in the Village Hall. in throughout the day, each adding to the white board The two murders were quickly solved by Inspector Up to date version NEWTON PRESS GOT NEWS Street Map of which was full of names Nohope of the local constabulary and various teams Blue Bridge Centre, St Cuthberts Way and organisations who FOR US? came close despite the numerous red herrings with the Aycliff e Business Park, Co. Durham DL5 6DS directly or indirectly were We are always interested “SparTen” successfully solved the mystery. NEWTON including Heighington, Middridge, Aycliff e Village and School involved in offering help and in local news stories. The event was a fundraiser to help upgrade the Church Aycliff e. A to Z street index with schools, churches and shop support to people who found We like to feature good facilities to make the building more community friendly areas identifi ed. Map also shows full business park. themselves in need. news and interesting and the £805 raised was supported by Barclays Bank AYCLIFFE A-Z STREET INDEX GACAP hold their next items on achievements A Garthlands B A6072 C3 Preston Road 6444 E1 Gilpin Road E16 Acle Burn I13 Priestman R F5 Go oad F11 Ac lf Driving Range D13 le Meadows H3 Pudsey Walk I13 Grange Court H8/H9 Agnew Way G8 R A Grassholme Place 6 A C10 07 insty Hunt Raby 2 A9 G.A.T. C. Offices Drive Available in various sizes: Airton Plac D14 I7 e E10 Greathead Crescent Raddive Close NEWTON AYCLIFFE Ala J12 D8 n Gray Court F8 RAFA Clu b REDWORTH Greenfield Community F12 HOPE HOUSE HEIGHINGTON Aldwyn Walk Raine Walk

BEECH CRES BEECH J10 FARM C. OF & Arts College H12 E. Alfrid Place B11 Ramsey PRIMARY SCHOOL G8 Greenfield Way Place I10 RD B11/C9 Allan Walk I10 Ranulf Court Greenhill Road A2 C9 HIGHSIDE ROAD Alnwick Grove (5) I8 Redworth Grange

HALL LANE Greenlee Garth C10 G9 TER. BA Alston Crescent C10/C11 Redworth Road with a further £750 donation from its Community Fund. TT Greenw H12 ANE ell Road IGHINGTON L Alston Wal G11 A HE k B11/ C11 Redworth Wa y HIGH S PEL NDS A Gregory Court G15/H15 LANE O 6 H13 BATT H 0 Alverton Court meeting at DISC offices 7 D Reeth Place

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N TON R D12 D Auckla Hallington Head A profitable and enjoyable night was had by all. S nd M ews A11 B11 Royal Navy Club D10 by the Blue Bridge on Hamb

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Durham - DL5 6DS Fallow Road F8 I9 I7 Osric Place Woodham Gate G7 Farnham Close G9 Woodham Golf Course ST ANDREWS WAY H8 P J2/K2 Faulkner Road G10 Woodham Primary School E F11 Fawn Close Palmer Road I13 I7 Woodham Road H16 KERN Parsons Centre S Felton Close I10 D9 Woodham Way ER Pateley Close G6 AYCLIFFE BUSINESS V Fenhall Green E10 Woodland Rise RI G8 C10 PARK Fewston Close Patenson Court E7 B10 Wren Close J9 SOUTH ENTRANCE Finchale Road Paulinus Road F12 G13 Wright Close F11 Fire Station Paxton Close D9 H11 Wycliffe Close J10 Flynn Court PCP Centre F8 I11 Wynyard Court C9 Forresters Path Pease Way F12/G12 A14 Pemberton Road X Forster Close E7 H7 Blue Bridge Centre, St. Cuthberts Way, NewtonPhoenix Place AycliffeXcel Centr e F19/F18 DL5 6DS Fowler Road J11 F8 Philpotts Walk Y Fox Place F9 I9 Pinewood Close Yacley Close Foxglove Close E7 E8 I12 Foxton Close Pinewood Crescent Yarrow Court This map is based upon, and produced w H8/H9 A2 H7 ith permission of Ordnance Survey mapping and is subject to Copywright. Copying or reproduction in part or whole is prohibited without prior consent of Newton Press. Whilst we have taken every care, accuracy of this document cannot be guaranteed and we aplogise for errors and ommissions. Fulbeck Road Planet Leisure H17 Yoden Court G16 Police Station C9 G H11 Youens Crescent E6 TO TUNE IN YOU REQUIRE ACCESS TO THE Porter Close York Road I10 Gamul Close D8 Post Horn K10 AYCLIFFE RADIOGarburn Place B9 D11/E11 Z Premier Travel Inn K13 Zetland Hunt B10 Involved:TUNE IN - Tune in to our Presenter’s shows and INTERNET OR A WI-FI HOT SPOT support your local radio station. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NEWTON AYCLIFFE VOLUNTEER - Help out at the station by becom- You can listen directly via our website ing a presenter or volunteer. TOWN CENTRE MANAGEMENT SPONSOR - Sponsor a show, presenter or the www.ayclifferadio.co.uk station for a nominal fee. click the “Listen Live” link in the top right “Aycliffe Town Centre . . . Shopping for You” ORGANISATIONS - You are invited to come along hand corner of the home page and record a 5 minute info slot about your club. ADVERTISE - Could your business benefi t from AYCLIFFE RADIO advertising on Aycliffe Radio? Alternatively you can download our What’s on this coming SHOW SCHEDULE LOCAL BAND/CHOIR - Send us a pre-recorded Free App from Google Play or Apple Store TO VIEW THE FULL SCHEDULE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: session of your set or invite us along to record www.ayclifferadio.co.uk simply search “Aycliffe Radio” and download for you. A selection of the coming week’s highlights: SCHOOLS - We can attend and record your Con- (New App available shortly) week: certs, Performances, Presentations to be played TUESDAY 6-8pm - Sponsored by Honest John: Join Darren Lowe and Lee Weldon MONDAY 6-8pm 70s Show - Peter Rush on air. as they give a run down on the latest LOCAL sports news? They will be joined by 8-10pm Local Band - “Izengard” PUBS/CLUBS - Send us your upcoming events the Rugby Club representative Bob Malvern on Tuesday 6th February. On Tuesday TUESDAY and our presenters will promote them during 13th February (TBC) will local girl Anna Young, Sunderland Footballer. Ben Potts 6-8pm Sports Round Up - Darren & Lee Sponsored by Honest John their shows. will also give his weekly report on Newton Aycliffe FC’s latest game. Text your 6th Feb - Bob Malvern (Rugby) 13th Feb - Anna Young (Football - TBC) EVENTS - If you are organising an event, why sport question for Darren, Lee or their guest(s) to 07512 253333 not let us help you promote it? Aycliffe Radio is also available on WEDNESDAY FRIDAY 8-10pm: On Friday 9th February, Andy Little, an Ex-Newtonian, who runs 10-12noon Kent Collective - Daz Kent + Wellersday CentralFM in Spain will start his monthly show. “Mardi Gras” time comes to Aycliffe 8-10pm Alternative Aycliffe - Gary & Alby Thanks to our Sponsors: Radio on Friday 16th February with local DJ Martin Norris who worked at D’ton TUNEINSimply say “Alexa Play Aycliffe Radio on Tunein” THURSDAY (TuneIn App shouLd be enabled and emphasise the “A” in Aycliffe) Mardi Gras Night Club in the 1990’s. The following week Friday 23rd February sees 8-10pm Graeme Roote in the House 10-12midnight Rhythm & Soul Show (R) the return of Pauly Mac from Australia. FRIDAY SUNDAY 6-8pm: The Xcel Centre are now up and running with a pre-recorded 6-8pm PVR Studio House Mix 8-10pm Guest Presenter Session Facebook and Twitter. show from a church session. Join the lively congregation with a sermon, songs and Friday 2nd Feb - Owen’s Political Debate (due to illness this has been postponed) prayers. Friday 9th Feb - Andy Little (Spain) HONEST JOHN NEW SCHEDULE: Check our website and the schedule opposite for the latest SATURDAY update to the scheduling. Lots more new shows covering many genres and 4-6pm School Disco Contact Aycliffe Radio via: 6-8pm Dance Anthems - The Doctor different decades . . . something to suit everyone. 8-10pm Dance Mix - OZ-DJ 10-12midnight Garage/Indie/Drum ‘n’ Bass - MC Supa Facebook or Twitter MONDAY 8-10pm: Aycliffe Radio will be playing tracks from local band Izengard’s debut album “Angel Heart”. The following week will be SUNDAY Text: 07512 253333 Aycliffe Village Primary 12-2pm Sports Round Up with Daz & Lee 6-8pm Church Service (from the Xcel Centre) School’s rehearsal for “Snappy Opera” to be performed at the Gala Theatre, 8-10pm Rhythm ‘n’ Soul Show - Jack Hall Email: [email protected] Durham. Scheduled shows may be changed/cancelled at any time. PAGE 10 www.newtonnews.co.uk Transparent Accounting? New CCTV System Speeds Dear Sir, been made in recent years in Reference two articles in last terms of transparency and week’s edition of Newton democracy. Police Investigations News: It appears the general public a) Carillion Question are still waiting for answers Time and money is being the new process which began Head of transport and contract The big question is how to the following- saved thanks to a new system in October following a close services at Durham County was Carillion allowed to 1) How many years since the which gives police quicker partnership between the force Council, Adrian White, said: get into a situation of being EU’s finances were signed access to CCTV, speeding and Durham County Council. “We know CCTV is vital for £900 million in debt before off by accredited auditors? up investigations. Previously Acting Inspector Adam the police and we have worked it was noticed?” I think 2) Will they be signed off, or when Durham Constabulary Norris who is leading the closely with our colleagues we are all aware that this even published this financial needed CCTV footage as part development, said: “A at Durham Constabulary to figure is understated and at year and not behind closed of an investigation, an officer common misconception is help speed up the transfer one time was said to have doors? would drive to the Durham that the police own CCTV process. We are always keen had their accounts signed 3) Is the EU considered County Council 24/7 CCTV cameras. In fact, cameras to use technology where it off by an accredited firm of exempt from publishing monitored control room in are predominantly owned by helps make efficiencies and accountants. their records? County Durham to obtain the local authorities and private so far the system is proving I believe the general public 4) What are the chances footage on a disk. businesses, meaning that the beneficial for all involved.” were amazed to learn of the of publication of audited Now SentrySIS, a secure police have to request access Durham Constabulary was breadth of this enterprise records being published cloud based software system, to the footage which can take the first force in the country and their involvement with before Brexit ? has been set up to allow the time. to issue all frontline police our local and regional I believe this subject was CCTV to be sent in a digital “Any technology that officers, special constables, hospitals. Surely the NHS raised last year and questions transfer which has so far recovers intelligence police community support could be responsible for staff posed in a similar manner saved 160 hours in travelling from video footage is a officers and staff with body- MP Calls for Debate employed on their premises without any response. I time, thousands of pounds priority for development worn video cameras in order instead of subcontracting do consider this issue as a in fuel and enabled officers in the police’s evidence- to capture evidence during on Bank Closures these services. very serious matter as the to progress investigations gathering capabilities. Such the course of their duties. b) Our MEP’s article “powers that be” appear to quicker as they can generally advanced technology will Speaking about the body- Many constituents have branch closure and assisting Though Jude Kirton-Darling consider themselves as being receive the footage the same free up officers, allowing worn cameras, A/Insp Norris contacted me by email, them to use alternative ways made interesting reading, unaccountable to the general day they have requested it. investigation teams to be said: “The cameras have telephone and social media of banking. once again references were public. More than 260 clips have been more effective at solving proved invaluable. They are to raise their concerns about The loss of local bank made to “a lot of progress has P.C downloaded since the start of crimes. being used to support early the decisions of NatWest branches is not just a reality “Surveillance cameras are charging decisions by the and Santander to close their facing Newton Aycliffe. In crucial to investigations. This Crown Prosecution Service branches in Newton Aycliffe. my constituency alone, 4 footage has become a game- as their staff can now often I can understand the concerns bank branches will close by changer in our pursuit of view the scene of an incident, raised. That is why I recently the end of June 2018. As well justice for victims of crimes. hear the initial account of the met with representatives as the closure of the branches CLASSIFIED The cameras can record and victim and see any injuries from NatWest and Santander in Newton Aycliffe, NatWest capture a crime as it unfolds caused. to discuss the closures. will also close a branch in ADVERTISING and create valuable evidence This helps to bring offenders The banks said the decision Ferryhill and Barclays will for court trials.” to justice at the earliest to close their branches be closing their branch in in the CCTV has many uses opportunity which reduces in Newton Aycliffe was Sedgefield village. including tracking the overall costs to the criminal driven by local data which This is part of a wider movements of criminals, justice system.” showed the way customers national picture where locating victims of crime, He added: “We hope this fast in Newton Aycliffe were the big banks closed 650 identifying potential suspects access to CCTV footage will choosing to bank was branches between 2015 and and witnesses, proving bolster the prosecution of changing with the majority 2016, which is leaving more Your Local Community Newspaper or disproving alibis and crimes and lead to savings of their customers already and more towns without a monitoring public order which have already been seen banking in other ways. local branch as more and SALES • WANTED • PUBLIC NOTICES • JOB VACANCIES disturbances. by the force.” This included online more people find other ways PERSONAL • JOBS WANTED • LOST & FOUND • AUTOS banking, use of Mobile to bank. Banking apps or over the I still believe there is a role THANK YOU • IN MEMORIAM • CONGRATULATIONS phone. As a result, according for bank branches in our BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE • OBITUARY • PETS COUNTY to the banks, transactions in communities. That is why, ACCOMMODATION • ACKNOWLEDGEMENT • BIRTHS their respective branches with Ruth Smeeth, the MP HOUSE EXCHANGE • GOOD LUCK • LOST & FOUND NEWSBITS had fallen dramatically for Stoke on Trent North, Private Classified Advertisements 15p per word Compiled by recently. I am calling for a debate in County Councillor John Clare With the closures, customers the House of Commons on will now need to rely on the community banking. (Please use BLOCK CAPITALS in space below) local post office to access If you have any comments DO NOT FORGET YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER Council meetings, a police 2018. initiative and some things • February History Walk: banking services such as on the bank closure in balance enquiries, cash Ferryhill, please let me Durham Cathedral, CLASSIFICATION to do next weekend. As withdrawals and cash and know by emailing me at phil. always, further details 10:30am, Saturday 10 cheque deposits. [email protected] and links online at: bit.ly/ February, £3. NatWest and Santander or write to me 4 Beveridge CNB311 • North East Festival of both assured me they are Walkway, Newton Aycliffe, Youth Choirs: Durham committed to supporting County Durham, DL5 4EE. COUNCIL ITEMS Cathedral, 7pm, Saturday customers ahead of the Phil Wilson, M.P. • DCC Full Council 10 February, £3-£8. meeting, Wednesday 24 • Coal Mining – Railways January. and Waggonways: 8-mile • DCC Retail Review Group, walk with Ian Gray, starting Thursday 25 January. at Middridge Village Hall • GAMP Board meeting, car park, DL5 7JN, 10:30am, FOLLOW US ON Tuesday 30 January. Sunday 11 February, £4. • Getting a salt bin. SIMPLY SEARCH newton-news • A visit to NETPark. • Forrest business park expansion is going according to plan. • Latest local roadworks information for the Newton Aycliffe area.

COMMUNITY NEWS • Durham Constabulary has launched a Police TOTAL NO. OF WORDS: x 15 p Community Support Volunteer scheme. • Aycliffe Anti-Social TOTAL AMOUNT TO PAY £ p Behaviour Group Meeting, Thursday 25 January. • Read how Anita Rani Please hand advertisement and payment to: discovered the beauty of NEWTON PRESS Durham in her film: Stiles, St Cuthbert’s Way, Aycliffe Business Park or our agents: Steeds and Stars. YOUNGS NEWSAGENTS Town Centre or • Plans to convert former DON WALKER’S BUTCHERS, Simpasturegate Newton Aycliffe factory into business centre. Sorry, but we CANNOT accept telephone orders for advertisements. However the ads can be emailed to: [email protected] THINGS TO DO and paid by credit card or pay online at www.newtonnewsads.co.uk • Women at War: Beamish Museum, 10-18 February www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 11 Burns Night Party for Juniors Football Report Aycliffe FC Draw with Rose Lodge Residents The heavy snowfall led Northumbria University to no outdoor games last weekend so it was good Aycliffe travelled to Northumbria University and came away to see the Aycliffe Juniors with a 1-1 draw. Aycliffe started the game well, but went teams back in action this behind against the run of play on 12 minutes when a fine week. shot from the students’ centre forward Ardelean gave keeper The Under 7’s played James Winter no chance. at Sunnydale against Marc Costello was the victim of a bad tackle on 30 minutes Leven and put in a great and had to go off, being replaced by Jamie Davis. On 32 performance against a minutes man-of-the match Winter pulled off a superb save in strong team. Leven started a one-on-one situation. Half time 1-0. well and scored three quick The first twenty minutes of the second half were an equal goals before Logan pulled contest, but then Aycliffe pushed further forward and one back. Leven’s fourth dominated the remainder of the half. On 67 minutes, Jordan goal was immediately Roberts went on a mazy run down the right and shot into the replied to with a neat finish game ended in a 7-0 win scored by Kayne (3), Jake side netting. Seven minutes later he repeated the feat, but from Sam to make it 4-2. for Aycliffe with Aidan (3), P, Charlie B and Lucas this time he hit a low cross into the 6-yard box and substitute Scotland came to a Newton anytime they like!” This exciting first half Will, Jack and man of the secured a 7-2 win. Glen Lane turned it in for the equaliser. On 84 minutes, Aycliffe care home as it Every year the life and work of ended with the score at 6-4 match Oliver (2) the scorers. The Under 13’s were recent signing Jordan Jewson hit a fine shot, only for home hosted a Burns Night party for poet Robert Burn is celebrated after Alex chipped in and The Under 10’s ‘Black’ at Sunnydale playing keeper Purvis to pull off a great save. Aycliffe had a let-off residents, families and guests around the globe on the Bards Harry scored. Alex’s second played at home against Greatham FC but illness in injury time when the students broke out of defence and from the local community. birthday, January 25th. goal came after the break Eaglescliffe Elementis, and injury reduced them to headed a cross against the post. Full time 1-1. Catrina Dulston of the Newton Nicola Wheatley, Home and the match ended 7-5 to after going behind 1-0 only 10 men. They managed Next match is at home to local rivals Shildon on Saturday Aycliffe Pipe Band visited the Manager at Rose Lodge, said: Leven. Jake Smith scored from the to hold their visitors to a 3rd February at 3pm. Please come along to Moore Lane and home in traditional Highland “We’ve had a brilliant time The Under 8’s travelled penalty spot to equalise. 1-0 lead for most of the support the lads. Kick off 3pm dress to play bagpipes as at our Burns Night party. It’s to Norton & Stockton Jade Ferry then added the game but in the last fifteen party-goers enjoyed tucking become a bit of a tradition Ancients ‘Amber’ and were second Aycliffe goal and minutes they tired and more into haggis, neeps and tatties here at Rose Lodge after a 5-3 winners. Man of the Jake Smith completed the goals were conceded with and a selection of cakes and party we held last year proved match Thomas scored a hat scoring in this great 3-1 the game ending in a 7-0 refreshments. very popular with residents trick. Kenyon and Dylan win. Jack Lowis was named loss. Great commitment After performing she met and their families.” then completed the Aycliffe as man of the match for a was shown from the ten with residents who were Rose Lodge care home, scoring. The second game great game in the Aycliffe available players. keen to congratulate her operated by care home was played as seven a side goal. The development Under 16’s were also at on her playing. She said: provider Countrywide Care instead of the normal five game was played as nine a home facing bottom of “It’s been lovely playing at Homes, provides residential and Zeke, Dylan and Finley side and man of the match league Leven AFC. It was Rose Lodge and meeting the care and dementia care and scored in a 5-3 defeat. Jake scored four goals with a frustrating game and residents. I was made to feel was awarded Home of the The Under 9’s hosted Jayden also on target in a goals from Boddy (2) and very welcome. Any of them Year in the 2017 MMCG and Stranton AFC who had won 7-5 loss. Pattison were needed to are welcome to join the band Countrywide Care Awards. the reverse fixture 7-1 earlier The Under 11’s were away bring Aycliffe level on three in the season. Aycliffe’s at Saxon Juniors and were occasions making the score improvement was evident sporting a new away kit 3-3 in the dying minutes. from the start as they went kindly sponsored by SE However the visitors scored Five Free Nursery ahead through Kai’s goal. A Landscaping, many thanks in the last minute to win great second half goal from to them for their support. 4-3. Places at Woodham Jayden didn’t prove enough On the pitch Charlie opened The Under 23’s travelled to as Stranton came back and the scoring before Thomas high flying Whinney Banks We have just said a sad goodbye to five of our dear children won the match 3-2. Man doubled the lead from a Jake and a fiery game ended 4-3 who have been with us for the last two and a half years who of the match in the first corner. Zac scored twice in to the home team. have gone to pre-school. game was Harry with Max the second half to secure a We therefore have five places spare. Our group has NO winning that award in the 4-2 win with the whole team admission charge. We welcome babies and children up to second game for his part in named as men of the match school age. a fine team performance. for their great attitude. Grans and Granddads may also bring the children they The Under 10’s ‘White’ Under 12’s TJFA League mind. We are open from 12-45 until 2-30 and you can arrive played away at Billingham team visited Boro Rangers anytime in between. Synthonia and man of the ‘Blue’ they went a goal If you are on your own ,you will find a huge welcome from match Jayden scored in a down but Charlie D’s the leaders and also from the Mums, some of whom come tight game that ended in penalty made it 1-1 at half on their own. a 1-1 draw. The second time. Six second half goals We have a drink and biscuit break [enjoyed by the children and adults] half way through the afternoon. We really look forward to meeting you. For further info ring Norma Wise on 01325 312930.

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Milburn in 25:56, Trish Kay Contact Allan on 07496 423440 Unit 6 Leaside, Aycliffe Business Park [email protected] Newton Aycliffe, County Durham DL5 6HX www.gregglittle.co.uk On Saturday the organisers in 27:02, Donna Campbell in altered the route so that 34:03 and finally Ray Todd email: [email protected] the race was run in reverse in 37:31. PAGE 12 www.newtonnews.co.uk Iron / Steel Acoustic Guitarist at the Gala Community Activities Phone Engineer An acoustic musician who has Smith’s unique take on love a variety of open tunings “GOLDEN YEARS TOGETHER” a new group for older played to audiences all over and loss combined with his and percussive techniques, people meet every Monday from 2pm until 4 pm at Burnhill TELEPHONE VALLEY the world is bringing his latest innovative guitar work have sometimes playing the guitar Methodist Church Hall & Burnhill Community Centre off BROADBAND WROUGHT IRON show to Durham. won him a loyal following, on his lap, sometimes detuning Syd Chaplin next to The Turbinia Pub. Guitarist John Smith, who with critics comparing his mid-song. His shows have The 7a Arriva Bus from Town Centre or Woodham stops two ENGINEER High Quality Gates, Wall has played with acts including voice to the likes of John brought crowds to pin-drop Fault Finding & Repairs Railings & Garden Fences minutes away. Ring Dorothy Bowman on 308094 or Mobile: David Gray and Cara Dillon, Martyn and Ray Lamontagne. silence and rapturous applause. 07967 901477 for further details. New Tel/Broadband Sockets Free Estimates and Advice will perform at Gala on John plays a rumbling After playing in the pubs of Internal/External Cabling WESTERN AREA RESIDENTS’ MEETING Far Cheaper than OpenReach Experienced Tradesmen Sunday, 4 February. fingerstyle of guitar and uses Liverpool while at college, Wednesday 7th February. 2pm. At The Western Area Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Smith first made his name on Community House, Silverdale Place. There will be a PACT Contact Brian 01325 481946 the folk circuit opening for acts meeting prior to the residents meeting. or 07900 158824 Contact Stephen on including Davy Graham and Builders has since released five records, Ring 308094 / 07967901477. anytime 07976 554046 most recently Headlong in VALENTINE’S DISCO for children aged up to 10years E: [email protected] with Professor Nincompoop on Friday 9th February from www. valleywroughtiron.co.uk 2017. BUILDERS 07896 046992 Tickets for the show, which 5pm until 8pm. Admission £2 for everyone - Babies free! For all your print requirements starts at 7.30pm, cost £15 Burnhill Methodist Church Hall / Burnhill Community Centre ALL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE WORK and are available from www. next to The Turbinia. Tel:07967 901477 for more details. 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Confidential HAIR DESIGN Experienced celebrated his 50th mobile hair dresser, senior The Town Council met this Council in a cross party for trying to do something anniversary in the music Post Abortion citizens reduced rates. Call Wednesday to ratify the vote decided to reject the for the good for Newton business in 2016, returns Counselling Lynn on 07904 219997 Recreation Committee’s proposal by 13 votes to 9. Aycliffe.” to the UK with his hugely Public Notice available decision to reject the The applicant Russ Gibson Bob Fleming told Newton popular show - A Tribute proposal by Russ Gibson told Newton News: “Of News it was a fair hearing to Andy Williams – Moon Beauty to bring back the Great course we are disappointed and this subject had brought DONATIONS of Bric-a-Brac Telephone: River and Me. Aycliffe Show. This was with the outcome, and the issue of the Great Packed with award- and other good condition items 01642 616077 backed by the Leader of the we thank Councillor Aycliffe Show to the fore for Newton Aycliffe good causes. JO-ANNE’S winning music, nostalgic Honest John 01325 316630 Council Bob Fleming in his Arun Chandran and his and at the next AGM the footage and Jimmy’s own SAMARITANS - 13 Woodland MOBILE front page letter in Newton Independent colleagues for Council will be appointing Road, Darlington. We are here BEAUTY personal memories of Andy News last week. supporting us. But it’s even a new Committee to review Williams, the show comes to for you 24 hours a day. Tel: 07890 219494 Independent Councillor more disappointing, and all Council activities Freephone 116123 Shellac, Nail Extensions, Pedicures, Darlington Hippodrome on Opticians Manicures, Spray Tan, Tinting, Arun Chandran thought the alarming, that this decision including the possibility of Semi-Permanent Lashes, Waxing, Monday 12th February. Ilah Red Carpet Brows, Lash Perm, applicants had a good case was effectively made the Council itself bringing Tickets are priced from Beauty Parties, Wedding Makeup, and supported them in an by a handful of Labour back the Show. £29.50. Includes £2 Party Lashes and more www.jo-annesmobilebeauty.uk amendment to the motion: councillors behind closed restoration levy. To book Accommodation or visit us on FaceBook “That Minute 93 be referred doors during their Aycliffe contact the Box Office on back for reconsideration Labour Group meetings, 01325 405405 or visit www. regarding the Great Aycliffe without giving any thought BACK darlingtonhippodrome. Town Centre Free Show, and that we invite the to their residents. What co.uk TO LET applicants to that meeting is also really concerning Newton Aycliffe Two Bedroom Property in for a detailed discussion. is Andrew Bailey’s Cypress Grove, S/Aycliffe This was seconded by Cllr appraisal – and Jed Hilary’s TO THE Rent £450, Bond £450 PALLETS FREE Ken Robson. We believe subsequent report during For Sale Admin £50 Collect from the Recreation Committee Wednesday night’s meeting Tel: 316600 should meet with the – which was riddled with 1980’S Telephone: NEWTON PRESS organisers to discuss in inaccuracies and factual On the 24th February at 7:30, 07814 022301 at the public, any questions, errors. roll back time to the 80’s at Chiropody doubts, reservations, “We sat down with Andrew the Scout Centre, Bluebell Blue Bridge Centre concerns it has with their Bailey on 2nd October, (goods inward) Way Newton Aycliffe and Bury Guest House proposals. away from the Recreation dance the night away at the please ring the bell If the proposal is workable, Committee, and discussed 80’s Vinyl Party Night with 8-10 Bury Road has merit or if it was not in great detail the potential Newton Aycliffe DL5 5DL non-stop 80’s music all night. CHIROPODY viable, with every doubt or show, and what we’d need Come as you are or in your Mr P. Oliver 01325 300203 question answered or not, to do. We recognised then 80’s gear – whatever you Sits Vacant the meeting of minds to that our inexperience of wear you’ll have a good time BSc (Hons) - M.Ch.S “Aycliffe’s Premier Guest House” overcome obstacles would organising large-scale hosted by 3 popular DJ’s this LOCAL LANDLORD achieve something of use to events would be a major promises to be a fantastic for a Home Visit call looking for a reliable, skilled our community. concern, which is why we night. Admission is just £3 at • Self Contained Rooms and experienced handyman to There should be no party employed a reputable events the door. • Single or Twin Rooms work within County Durham. political issue on this as management company to Please note this is for over FOR SALE 01325 320126 Kettler Nitro XTreme • All Bills Included Steady stream of jobs available it wasn’t in any manifesto produce a safety report for 18’s only and we operate which would be instructed or election leaflet, so no us. ‘CHALLENGE 25’ so bring Go Kart - £50. Tel 07572 614466 • Free Wi-Fi by a friendly landlord and his mandate. Indeed our M.P. is “Yet the majority of the your ID. Our licenced bar Autos • Good Weekly Rates small family-run team. Please also requesting we support issues raised in his appraisal will be open selling alcoholic contact for more details: 07729 this reconsideration. came as news to me – he and soft drinks at very RENT a washing machine only 143233 or 0292 010 8238 We are not committing never highlighted many of reasonable prices. £3.99 per week, no deposit, Stigs Motor Factors 3 Bedroom ESTABLISHED Plumbing anyone to anything, but we these concerns before we The scout centre is currently fully maintained. Bargain Buys, Family home available to and Heating company require are keeping an open mind submitted our application home to 1st Aycliffe Baden- Shafto Way, 01325 321678 Unit 4 Whitworth Avenue a Plumbers Mate/Labourer, “ALL SORTS” Charity rent in Newton Aycliffe. and will be seen to have or during our discussions. Powell Scout Group, Oils, Wipers, Filters, Brakes, Clutches, full time. To work in building examined every possibility “Andrew Bailey has also 1st Newton Aycliffe Shop at the side of St. Clare’s Suspension, Additives, Car Care, Bulbs, For more details please call sites in the north east area. of the return of the Great known since day one that he Scout Group and 8th Newton Church is open 10am to 1pm Batteries, Anti Freeze, Bearings + more Some experience preferred, Aycliffe Show, with or was dealing with a limited Aycliffe Rainbows these every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. On sale is a huge Wiperblade, Bulb + Telephone: but all considered. Contact company – not once did groups use the premises Neil 07798 860593 (Acorn without the Council giving selection of bric-a-brac, toys, Battery fi tting available 01325 351212 any form of assistance. It he raise this as a concern, five nights a week but our OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK Plumbing & Heating Ltd.) hall is still available to hire household goods, jewellery, may not happen this year, and not once did he tell electrical goods . . . the list is during the day for seminars, TEL: 01325 316 566 2 BEDROOM in Butler Road, but we should not close our me this would mean the endless. All items are perfect minds to the possibilities. press and public (including training sessions or to groups and at low prices. All money Newton Aycliffe. Mid terrace Bookkeeping needing a venue for their house, 1 Bath, 1 Reception, We owe it to the residents myself) would be exempt raised will continue to be given recent kitchen refit, enclosed of our Town, to try to make from its discussions in the meetings, it is also available to good causes. All Sorts is large garden, outhouse. Rent things happen, especially if committee meeting. at weekends for parties etc., a charitable project run and £100.00 per week. Contact it serves the public interest “Overall the general at a very reasonable cost. funded solely by Godfrey 07930 557330 for details. and is of low or no cost to handling of this has not been Please contact 01325 318901 Bennett. Cars, Vans, Trucks & 3 BEDROOM House to rent the Council. From the Town good. We’re volunteers, we and leave a message someone FRIDGE/FREEZER 68” high will call you back although it Caravans in Watson Road, Newton Council’s point of view the have put hundreds of hours x 21” wide. Good condition, Aycliffe. Rent £550 per month, question should be what can of our own voluntary time may be at the weekend as the buyer to collect. £70. Tel 01325 Bond £550. Contact Mark Specialising in Small Businesses, we do to help. into this project – but not phone is only manned when 318407 At Home or Work 07506 611286 Sole Traders or partnerships After this and Councillor once does Andrew Bailey, the social club is open. ENIGMA Lightweight We Come To You Jed Hillary answered public as a very well-paid council If you want to help support aluminium wheelchair with the Scout Centre please brakes, cost £199.99, good • Accounts • questions of which nine officer, make any reference • Bookkeeping • consider becoming a member condition, will accept £45. Tel Various Packages at attended the meeting. The to this or give us any credit of our social club. 01325 324974 Reasonable Rates • Self-Assessment Tax Returns • Computers • Payroll • All profits from these events WHEELCHAIR £50, can • Accounting Advice • are used to run and maintain deliver. 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What information please contact Two taxi drivers who City on the evening of On both occasions, the they had exemptions due to you. are you waiting for? festival@great-aycliffe. refused to take passengers 7 April 2017 when they officer asked the taxi drivers their medical evidence. Aycliffe Festival can only be A meeting will be held on gov.uk or telephone Marie with assistance dogs have were approached by a to take them to a local pub They were ordered to pay successful with your help. Wednesday 14th February Robinson 01325 300700 been ordered to pay more volunteer. The volunteer, to which they replied they fines of £169, costs of £400 We need people to organise in Newton Aycliffe Youth than £500 each. who is registered blind, could not have a dog in their and a victim surcharge of events anywhere in the and Community Centre at Goran Abdullah and was accompanied by cars as they were allergic. £30 each. Town. It could be a large 6pm to discuss event ideas, Congratulations Shafqat Ullah Khan were their assistance dog and a When advised it was Joanne Waller, Durham event, or something as simple the application process and both parked at the rank at Durham County Council against the law not to take County Council’s head of as a coffee morning. Help answer queries. All are Prince Bishops in Durham officer. an assistance dog, both men environment, health and claimed to have exemption consumer protection, said: Jacquie certificates but that they did “While we know the vast Obituary not have them with them. majority of the drivers Allan/Walker WHO WOULD THROW Later checks confirmed we license comply with neither men had such all relevant legislation, a DOG MUCK BAG INTO certificates.When minority refuse to take Robert (Bob) interviewed under caution, passengers with assistance Ronald “Billy” A SCHOOL FIELD? Mr Abdullah, of Avonmouth dogs. Etherington Road in Sunderland, said he This practice is an offence Bennett Dear Sir, My main worry and concern is knew it was against the law under the Equalities Act, Wilson I am the Caretaker at Byerley for our pupils at Byerley Park, Suddenly on 21st to refuse an assistance dog unless a driver has a valid January, aged 70 years. Passed away in Defoe Park Primary School. One of as when they are playing on but denied saying he had an exemption certificate, and my many jobs is to pick up the the school field, they shouldn’t Much loved Husband of Court Care Home on 20th litter from around the school have to play near or come into exemption certificate. we will not tolerate it in Margaret; loving Dad of January, aged 88 years. grounds. contact with the bags and their The 35-year-old, who has County Durham. Alan, Angela and Gillian; Dearly beloved Husband In recent weeks, I have found contents. been a taxi driver for over “We hope that the financial Father-in-Law of Jonathan to Edna; a much loved there to be a rather irritating This is an absolutely disgusting five years, also produced penalties and the criminal and Loz; loving Grandad Dad, Grandad Bobby, habit that has compelled me to habit which needs to stop a letter from his doctor in convictions these two men of Rebecca, Luke, Liam, Great Grandad, Father- bring it to the attention of the immediately. The houses the interview but this was find themselves with will James, Brihanna and in-Law and a much loved readers of the Newton News. facing the school field may insufficient to confirm he serve as a deterrent to other Millie and Great Grandad character to all. Family Saturday 3rd February Dog walkers are picking have CCTV and it would be had an allergy. drivers who may be minded of Logan and Ella-Mae. and friends please meet “Fantastic at 50” up their dog’s poo, which is very interesting to catch these In his interview, Mr Khan, to follow their example and Will family and friends for Service at St. Clare’s A very happy birthday great, however, they are now people who are doing this. I from Hillhead Drive in show that we are serious please meet for a Service Church, Newton Aycliffe Jacquie. Lots and lots of throwing the bags over the would implore if this is you, and Cremation at Wear on Tuesday 6th February love from all the family xxx Newcastle, who has been a about taking appropriate for 12.15pm. Followed by perimeter fence of the school. please use the bins provided taxi driver for nearly three action where offences like Valley Crematorium on There is a dog disposal poo bin and not the school field? Monday 5th February at Cremation at Wear Valley years, stated he had never this occur.” Crematorium (Coundon). on the main road outside the Thank you been treated for an allergic 10am. Family flowers school. Steve Smith only, donations in lieu, if Family flowers only, Bob reaction to dogs. so desired, may be made donations in lieu, if so Tests carried out earlier to the RNLI and RSPCA, desired, to Dementia in Pakistan showed the Birthday a plate will be provided at Care. “NEWTON NEWS” 39-year-old is allergic the crematorium. to parrots, dogs and cats Remembrance Deliverers Wanted and since his interview he has applied for and THELMA COWAN 2nd for all areas of the town been granted a medical February. Thinking of you Audrey exemption certificate. Mam on your birthday. Love Nancy Kilpatrick Peterlee Magistrates’ Court always, Peter, John, Dawn, To put your name on our ‘Reserve List’ Debbie and Graeme heard that both men had Pickering 22nd January, aged 90 Telephone 01325 300212 THELMA COWAN Happy apologised to the local birthday to a wonderful 22nd January 2018 years. Beloved Wife of the “Earn some Pocket Money” authority and had believed Grandma who is missed every (nee Emery) late Vincent; much loved SUIT OVER 13 YEARS OR ACTIVE RETIREES single day. We continue to Mum of Kevin and the late Julie; devoted Nana celebrate your life and all the Aged 84 years. Much 5th February 2018 of Laura. Will family and love and memories you gave loved Wife of the late Congratulations on your friends please meet for a us. Jam jars of love, Jill, Matt, Bill; dearly loved Mother 70th. Lots of love, Sandra Service at The Church of Tyler, Aidan and Emily of Colin, Judith and Gary; and all of your family What’s in it for you? Mother-in-Law to Pat; Jesus Christ of the Latter- Join ... a treasured Grandma to Day Saints, Newton Collette, Colin, David Aycliffe on Wednesday The meetings may be based In Memoriam 7th February at 10.00am. My around testing exciting new and Kaylie and a devoted Tommy Johnson Great Grandma to Declan, ranges and may be themed JOHN GLASPER 1st Shannon, Finley, Daisy, depending on the time of year. February 2009. Missed always. Phoebe and Teddie. From your loving Wife Doreen Funeral Service at St. Refreshments will be provided. and family xxxxx Clare’s Church, Newton Jono JOHN GLASPER 1st Aycliffe on Tuesday 6th February 2009. A very much February at 9.30am. Bartlett The feedback the Store Manager loved Dad and Grandad. It’s Followed by burial at Family receives from you will enable been nine years since you Oxbridge Cemetery, 4th May 1986 them to act quickly on any issues were taken from us, we love Stockton. Friends please to 24th January 2018. Becoming part of My Tesco and miss you every day. Love meet at the church. It is with deepest regret to and improve your in store announce the tragic and Family is a chance for you always from Viv, Chris and experience. Jess xxxxxx sudden passing of Jono to tell us what you like and JOHN GLASPER 1st SIMPSON (nee Ditchburn). Bartlett on Wednesday don’t like about your store. The relationship within your February 2009. Our thoughts 16th January, peacefully at 24th January 2018. Jono of you Dad, remembering you home in Newton Aycliffe, was loved and cherished You will be able to build a Tesco Family is ongoing and you by so many, and a shining personal relationship with will be able to give your Store is easy, we do it every day. Doris, aged 89 years. Much Missing you is the heartache loved Wife of the late Charles; light in many people’s Happy 90th Birthday your Store Manager and they Manager feedback outside of that never goes away. You are dearly loved Mum of Brian lives. Everyone who 5th February 1928 meetings too. missed so much Dad. Daughter and Daughter-in-Law Vanessa; knew him have been To a very special Dad, will collect regular feedback left devastated by the from you. Sharron, Son-in-Law Colin, a treasured Gran to Phillip and Grandad and Great Grandchildren Cheryl, Natalie Allan and a devoted Grannie tragic news, but special Grandad. Wishing you a and Sean; Great Grandchildren Doris to their families: Lisa condolences go to Anya, happy 90th birthday. With Meetings will take place in an informal environment in Maisie, Tyle and Thomas xxxx and Alex, Cheryl, Luke and Jono’s Sister who has lots of love and best wishes been so brave; Scovon, your local store approximately every three months DAWN ELLIOT 6th February Daisy. Family and friends today and always xxxxx 2014. They said it would get invited for Funeral Service Cathy, Karen, Kev, easier, but it never does. Will at Darlington Crematorium Mick, Toni, Tom, Ann, love and miss you forever. on Friday 2nd February at Lee, Liam and Jade, as DON FRASER Happy 90th well as the rest of Jono’s Your Details: Jacky, Darren, Louis and 10.45am. Family flowers only birthday. Lots of love, Fiona, Owen. please. Donations may be Family and Friends, of Dave, Ian, Leanne, Kelly, Preferred which Jono had so many. contact DAWN ELLIOT 6th February made in lieu of flowers to the Aimee, Katy, James, Aiden Name: ...... method 2014. She walks with us down British Heart Foundation. The Funeral date will and Jenny quiet paths and speaks in wind MARGARET MORDUE. be announced in due SPENSLEY Vic and Sylvia. and rain. For the magic power Passed away suddenly on course. Family Flowers Wishing my wonderful Telephone: ...... of memory gives her back to 22nd January, aged 89 years. only, however if you Mammy and Daddy a lovely us again. Love and miss you. Beloved Wife of the late wish to make a donation, day on Friday, for their the Charity of choice is Email: ...... Mam, Bill and Stephen Dennis, loving Mother of Ann Wedding Anniversary. Love TONY WARBURTON 24th and Tom; Mother-in-Law of “Mind”. Good night, God you loads, Julie, Den and January 2002. Sadly missed, Alan and Iris; also a treasured Bless, Jono, until we all family xxx Address: ...... Grandma of Angela, Heather, meet again, R.I.P. you JACQUELINE MAUGHAN Please hand this form in to always in our thoughts, much Tesco Customer Service Desk Tesco loved Husband, Father and George and Anja; a Great are with your Mam now, Happy 50th on the 7th. Have Angels Together, Fly Preferred meeting times: Morning Afternoon Evening Grandfather. Loved always, Grandma to Eloise. Funeral a wonderful Day. Lots of love Falicity, Gail, Graeme, details to follow in next week’s High xxx from Robert, Leanne, Colin, Grandsons Jack and Oliver edition. Laurie and Nelson xxxxx PAGE 16 www.newtonnews.co.uk Youthy Football Round Up GREENFIELD ATHLETES

North East Sports Roma minutes of coming on. Ebony SHOW THE WAY 1 - 1 Newton Aycliffe Youth & Sophie soon got a goal The P.E. Department at in all areas. Their Executive Headteacher U9’s apiece too before Imogen got A good game of football her 2nd of the game. Greenfield Community commitment is shown as David Priestley is on an extremely windy day Ebony was determined to College has been making they train for events and delighted with the against a team above us in the get her 2nd of the game too the news for all the best Greenfield students can progress students are league unbeaten in their last 5 only to be denied by the post reasons. There has often be seen in the local making, “It is wonderful games. The conditions made twice. Aishia then got on the been both outstanding area as they complete to celebrate our sporting it difficult for the team but scoresheet before Imogen individual achievements their cross-country run. achievements and see they tried their best battling rounded things off with a and positive recognition A recent outing led to recognition for the hard hard against it. Roma were further 2 goals. Another for sportsmanship and a member of the public work of our staff and attacking from the whistle excellent team performance!! continued commitment. coming in to the school students but I am also however the Eagles kept them Our debut season ended with Adam Ord has again to offer praise for their proud to see that their at bay for most of the first half a second place finish in the been leading the way in conduct. It had made consideration for others with some excellent defending league and promotion to middle distance running her day when the student within the community from Ollie and Nathan with the Premier Division for the and was recently invited ran passed saying to each has also led to such Liam having to make some spring cup. Our record was an to attend an Open Night other “keep to the side” positive comments.” brilliant saves in goal. impressive Played 12, Won 9, Event at DWSport to let members of the Well done and keep up Adam, Will and Kai in Drew 2 and losing only 1 game Metro Centre where a public past. the good work! midfield with Max upfront whilst scoring an impressive group of north east elite trying to pass the ball as best 52 goals in the process. All of they could whilst getting the girls should be extremely ranking athletes had closed down very quickly proud of their achievements in a question and answer and battling against the wind. such a short space of time! session with Laura Roma managed to squeeze Newton Aycliffe Youth U11’s Weightman (Olympic past our defence and their stepped up and replaced him. travelled to a blustery Peterlee Falcons 3 - 2 Boro Rangers middle distance finalist). striker was one on one with Will got the ball and ran down for their first game in 7 weeks Blue This was a fantastic Star Cabs Liam and buried the ball in the the line with it quickly closed to play the final game of the Sunday saw the Falcons play opportunity for Adam back of the net, good goal for down by Roma’s defence, winter league. The girls were a quality Boro Rangers team to learn more about his them and nothing Liam could Hamza then made a crucial asked to carry on where they in a top of the league clash chosen sport and gain do about it after making some tackle and Will picked up the left off in 2017 and to also which did not disappoint. valuable personal insight fantastic saves. ball and was one on one with take the opposition seriously. Both team started well and into elite running. The Hamza came on to give Kai the keeper, cool as you like The game started scrappy played some nice football. It Tel: 300300 evening also included a rest and did himself proud blasting the ball into the goal. and the strong winds didn’t was the Falcons who took the a group seminar with finding great space and Great goal Will, well done. help for entertaining football lead with some great football middle distance coach applying pressure. It was end Roma were going for the win either. St Cuthbert’s defended transitioning from defence to David Lowes who is also to end football but we went and were attacking hard. resiliently with all girls behind attack, finishing off with some a regular contributor to Just before the final whistle the ball and looked to catch us into half time 1-0 down. nice passing and a great finish. the renowned Athletics Second half saw Ollie take Ollie made an outstanding on the break. The players had a good grip Reliable, over in goal with Liam taking save keeping the Eagles from Luckily Imogen Paterson in on the game and were unlucky Weekly. Adam has his place in defence and a defeat. Final score 1-1. goal along with Jasmin & to concede the equaliser just been a regular in our Hamza upfront for Max with Today’s man of the match Grace in defence stood firm before half time. news section recently Professional & Kai back in midfield. There was Will, not only for his goal and stopped any opposition 2nd half the lads went out and performing brilliantly were some excellent runs by but for the effort he put in all attack in its tracks. Playing took control of the opening in both the English Adam, Kai and Will but they over the pitch. Will didn’t into the wind Ebony, Aishia, spells of the half and we soon Schools and the National Friendly Service couldn’t get past their defence. stop running for the whole Fearne & Sophie kept trying to found ourselves 3-1 ahead Championships. Adam found himself in space match making tackles, taking break the opposition defence with more great play from Director of Sport Mrs and tried to volley the ball into on players, applying great down but regularly struggled our attacking players who Barbara Davis has also the goal but the wind held it up strength and getting the goal. to find a way through. It gave the opposing defenders been thrilled with the and it was a comfortable save Well done Will and to all the looked like it was going to be problems all game with their uptake for out of school for their keeper in the end. Eagles today. You kept going a scoreless first half heading pace and strength on the ball. activities since September Hamza also found himself in even when we were a goal towards half time until a St The game started to get which has no doubt given front of goal and was unlucky down and it paid off. Cuthbert’s clearance found scrappier though in the closing Tel: 300300 a boost to the individual not to score. After a couple Newton Aycliffe U10’s Girls Fearne well outside the box spells and we conceded a and team performances of tackles on Adam he had 8 – 0 St. Cuthbert’s. who struck a shot first time to second goal but managed to come off injured so Max On Saturday morning the girls open the scoring. HT 1 - 0. to hold on for the vital win. Second half saw the Great win for the lads. Every introduction of Imogen player should be proud, great Milburn & Gracie and a slight attitude, great commitment reshuffle of positions. The and some great football. Keep Cash 4 Clothes girls were told to continue it up lads. where they left off and kicking If you are interested in playing with the wind second half we football and being part of our knew our pace would prove club, visit our website where DROP OFF POINT too strong for St Cuthbert’s. there is lots of information Imogen didn’t take long to and also links to league tables 25 Whessoe Road make her mark on the game for competitive football age scoring within a couple of groups www.nayfc.com. 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