Published at: Friday 19th May 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 818 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i st T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] to headline Candidates to face Shildonbury public at hustings

St John’s Church is to be Helen Goodman for Labour, the venue for a General Christopher Adams for the Election hustings on Friday Conservatives and Ciaran 19th May, starting at 7pm. Morrissey for the Liberal With many marginals Democracts. expected to be hotly con- Controversially, Adam tested, tactical voting Walker, chairman of the has become one of the BNP is also standing. In early themes of this year’s September 2012, was given campaign and the Bishop a six-month suspended jail Auckland constituency has sentence and twelve month proved no different. driving ban for an incident Ukip and the Green Party, in April 2011, in which who had both intended he verbally abused three to stand candidates, have schoolboys, who were instead pulled out in order between the ages of 10 to aid another party. and 12, chasing them in his Ukip say they have pulled Land Rover Discovery and out in order to support slashing the tyres on their the Conservatives while bikes with a sheath knife. the Green Party, who have Walker, a teacher at Sun- made several alliances nydale School at the time, nationwide in a bid to halt was banned for life by the the Tories from regaining General Teaching Council power, will not stand in and as a result, has not Mike, Cheryl and Jay, three of the original four members of Bucks Fizz, will be headlin- the constituency in order been invited to a number to boost the Labour Party of hustings, including at ing the Shildonbury festival on Saturday 12th August. vote. St John’s and at Teesdale Organisers of the popular announced that the head- Original members of the As a result, four candi- School, due to serious safe- Shildonbury festival have liners for this year’s event band, Mike Nolan, Cheryl dates will be standing at guarding concerns. finished ‘making their will be popular Eurovision Baker and Jay Aston will the election for the Bishop The three other candidates mind up’, and have finally winners Bucks Fizz. be gracing the stage Auckland constituency: will be present in Shildon. in Hackworth Park on Saturday 12th August, when they will perform BLINDS FACTORY SHOP Fudge Hair Design their biggest hits includ- ing , FREE MEASURE & FITTING Oriental Delight Land of Make Believe and buy direct from the . factory and save £££’s Nail Bar & Beauty Also forming part of the FREE 57 Church Street, Shildon, DL4 1DT line-up, taking festival- HOME SELECTION SERVICE goers back to the heydays Phone the North East’s original master blind maker We are having a little change around in our salons. of 70’s disco, will be

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Cats R Us charity fundraising Quigley Cec Bowden Margaret Moffett Newbold & McGowan store. Open 10am till noon, Suddenly, 14th May 22.5.2016 11-05-2016 Baby Boy Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Alan (well known as Elvis) Dad, Mam, a year has passed Friday. Dabble Duck, Shildon aged 63 years of Shildon. God saw you getting tired, since you left our lives Ollie in the old Astraka/Calsonic A much loved and loving A cure was not to be, But in our hearts you stay 8th May building. All monies raised go to Brother, Brother-in-Law, So He put His arms around Loved and remembered www.catsrus.org.uk. Uncle & good friend to you, and whispered every day many ‘Come with me’. MOVING A THING? From £14. With tearful eyes we Call Phil. Phone 01325 321084 watched you suffer or 07790 509925 And saw you slowly fade Love always, Love Nana Julie Margaret, Stewart Will friends please meet away, & Granda Tommy Tel: & families T&D Fencing Services. for service in St John’s Although we loved you 07974 618 146. Church, Shildon at 2.30pm dearly, xx on Monday 22nd May, We could not make you Dumpy Bags of Logs only £20. followed by cremation stay. Newbold & McGowan at the Wear Valley A golden heart stopped Birthday Memories Tel: 07974 618 146. Crematorium, Coundon. beating, Baby Boy Hard working hands put Hair Design Mobile hairdresser Family flowers only please, to rest, Ollie donations in lieu may, if Jean Breakwell Over 25 years’ experience. OAP It broke our hearts to prove 19th May 8th May reduced rates. desired, be left in church to us Call Lynn on for church funds and the He only takes the best. Thinking of you on your 079042 19997. Redworth House Residents’ 70th Birthday Fund. Love Nana Tracey For Sale & Great Granda Brian Loved and remembered Secure Shed Ex prison van body. In Memoriam Miss you, every day, 16’ 6” x 7’ 6”, 2 doors, 8 windows. Paul & Tracey Missed so much, Ring for price & details. 07860 xxx Mum, Hayley & Pauline 440 720. xxx Norma Dent May 18th 1996 Cec Bowden My dearest and best friend Granda Do you have has been with the Angels Birthdays for 21 years today A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried, leaflets If love alone could have Georgie Dutchburn saved you 22nd May Love and miss you Angel, You never would have died. Happy 1st Birthday to our for your Remembered always, beautiful Grandaughter Your forever friends In life I loved you dearly Joan & Yvonne In death I love you still, xx In my heart you hold a business? place No one else could ever fill. Lots of love, The Crier is delivered It broke my heart to lose Nana, Granda & family you xxx to around But you didn’t go alone, Part of me went with you 6,000 homes In Memory of The day God called you Celia Scott home. every week May 19th 2014 I’m thinking about you and Leaflets distributed wishing you were here Love and miss you, Kole Abigail Askew from just 3p each. Kimberley, Brian, 21st May Churmy lad & Olivia Happy 3rd Birthday darling Call xxx (01388) 775 896 Les x to arrange distribution Cec Bowdon Lots of love, 22.5.2016 Grandma, Auntie Claire, Granda, Uncle Howey, Johnny, Classifieds cost 42p per word plus £7.20 for an If tears could build a Bobby & Lottie stairway, xxx And memories could make optional photograph (VAT inc). The deadline for Fred Douthwaite a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven submissions is noon every Tuesday. 18.5.1994 And bring you home again. Kole Abigail Askew Time passes, 21st May Call: 01388 775896 Memories stay, Happy 3rd Birthday Loved & remembered Every day Love and miss you, Email: [email protected] Lauren & Paul xxx Or call in upstairs at Shildon Town Council Lots of love, From Sons John & Norman Gran & Auntie Beverley and families xxx Building, Civic Hall Square Page 2 Friday 19th May 2017 Issue 818 Shildon & District Town Crier Meccano magic at Locomotion Greenfield rocked you! The popular Meccano Magic event returns to Locomotion: The National Students at Greenfield public, were captivated Railway Museum at Shildon Community College put on by high tech sets, lighting for Sunday 28th and their biggest show to date, and sound. One audience Monday 29th May. This wowing audiences of over member commented, annual event, organised 800 people. “It was amazing, I can’t by the North East Meccano We Will Rock You, a musical believe it was a school pro- Society, features fantastic by Queen and Ben Elton, duction!” displays of models made tells the story of a time in Ali Dixon, subject leader with Meccano, the popular the future; on a place that for Performing Arts, said: construction toy. was once called ‘Earth’- “It was a huge challenge, Meccano is one of the globalisation is complete. it’s always tricky putting oldest construction toys in Musical instruments and on a production which has the world. It was invented live music are banned, such a reputation. We Will in England by Frank Hornby and it is up to ‘Galileo and Rock You ran for 12 years in 1898, when he created a Scaramouche’ to fight back in the West End and has system of reusable metal against ‘Killer Queen’ to toured around the world! strips, plates and wheels find what has been lost. Queen’s music is notori- connected with nuts and Hit songs such as Radio ously difficult to sing and bolts for his two sons to Gaga, Don’t Stop Me Now, play but the cast and crew play with. For more than Bohemian Rhapsody and of pulled it off superbly. 100 years, young and course We Will Rock You Everyone worked tremen- old alike have used the were performed in front of dously hard, I am so proud Meccano system for crea- sell out audiences. of all involved. It really tions from simple buildings Friends and families of was a whole school, team to high tech robotics pro- the school, as well as the effort.” gramming. The Meccano Magic event at Locomotion will feature a The Meccano Magic event wide range of static, mechanised and remote controlled at Locomotion will feature Are you registered a wide range of static, Meccano models. mechanised and remote to vote? controlled Meccano models Steam train rides will also rides. made by North East be available throughout Locomotion: The National The UK Parliamentary is encouraged to register at Meccano Society members. the event behind Furness Railway Museum at Shildon General election will take www.gov.uk/register-to- Plus, there will be a Railway No. 20, the oldest is open daily from 10am to place on Thursday 8th June vote by Monday 22nd May. hands-on area where standard gauge locomotive 5pm, and parking and ad- and to have your say you Anyone who is listed on younger visitors can have a still operating in the UK. mission are free of charge. must be registered to vote. the electoral register can go at creating models using Please note that a small For more information, call Poll cards will be delivered request a postal or proxy a plastic Meccano system. charge applies for train 01388 777999. to residents in County vote. The deadline for Durham over the next few postal vote applications is days. Anyone currently 5pm on Tuesday 23rd May New summer programme at registered on the electoral and for proxy vote applica- register and eligible to vote tions is 5pm on Wednesday, Greenfield Arts in this election will receive 31st May. a poll card providing To request a paper copy Greenfield Arts are pleased the return of our popular “There is something for details of their allocated of either application form, to announce a new Summer adult courses including everyone of all ages and polling station. contact Durham County Community Learning Pro- three levels of Spanish abilities, whether you are Anyone who is not reg- Council’s electoral services gramme, which is now which include Spanish looking to improve wellbe- istered or has recently team on 03000 261 212 or available and is fuller than Beginners, Improvers and ing or develop your artistic moved house and has not email electoralservices@ ever! Conversation, catering for talent, whatever level, we informed electoral services durham.gov.uk. A spokesperson for the those who would like to look forward to welcoming facility said, “We have ‘get by’ to being fluent for you to Greenfield Arts.” some fabulous opportuni- pleasure or business. We For all courses and events Alan Pearson JB BUILDERS ties to get creative as we are also welcoming back you can now book your Joiner / DIY All aspects of building are introducing new classes our popular favourites such place online at www.green- Doors Hung, Fireplace such as Exploring Collage as Yoga and Floral Art, field-arts.co.uk, just follow work carried out, including Mantels, Quality Garden/Yard the link to ‘Courses and new builds, extensions, with successful artist Creative Writing and Wa- Gates, Flat Pack Furniture, Sharron Bates, where you tercolour Painting. Activities’ and complete house alterations & Gutters Cleaned, Garden stonework can learn to blend materi- “There are also opportuni- the simple online form. If Fences Erected. als and create your own ties for young people in you would like any further Pensioner Discount. FREE ESTIMATES original images. our after school activities information, contact the Tel Alan: 776250 Tel Joe on 01388 213070 “We also have a workshop with the return of our team on 01325 379048 or Honest, reliable, local lad. Small or 07707 979 926 in Wax Batik with textile regular sessions in Dru Yoga email info@greenfield-arts. jobs welcome. Happy to Help! artist Rosi Thornton. This is and our ever popular Art co.uk. a one-off session where you Club. We are also pleased will get the chance to learn to re-introduce our own Valley PHASE ELECTRICS new skills and create your Rock School and our brand Domestic & Commercial own designs to take home. new venture Movie Makers Wrought Iron Full/Part Rewires | Extra Sockets | Lighting | We are also pleased to where you can learn all High Quality Gates Periodic Inspections | Landlord Certificates | announce our first Creative about film-making. Garden Fences - Wall Railings Fault Finding | New Cooker/Shower Installations | Forum where a community - Free Estimates & Fuse Board Upgrades | Inspection & Testing | of artists can meet up and DOUGLAS Advice on any project 24 hr Call Out | 100% Customer Satisfaction | ELECTRICAL - Experienced Tradesmen learn from one another & TV AERIAL All work Part P Certified and Guaranteed | with guidance from mixed SERVICES - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice No Job Too Big or Too Small Tel: 01388 774154 Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Call Steve 07873416943 media artist Sharron Bates. Email: [email protected] “We also look forward to Mob: 0777 844 9812 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk Big Enough to Cope, Small Enough to Care Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 818 Friday 19th May 2017 Page 3 Guest speaker at The CSI experience: Sunnydale Spiritualist Church Campus

Shildon Spiritualist Church dleton Road, has various Tuesday 25th April seemed students were faced with history of girl bands. is pleased to welcome events arranged for the like an ordinary day on three fingerprints, fibres, Matching world histori- Les Henderson as guest near future, log on to the the Sunnydale Campus and an ink test which they cal events with the girl speaker and medium on facebook page - Shildon of Greenfield Commu- analysed. Opinions were bands popular at the time Monday 22nd May. Spiritualist Church New - nity College. Little did the divided in regards to the proved tricky yet fun. The service starts at 7pm for details. students know that they perpetrator and further Questions such as: “Was and, as usual, refresh- “We offer everyone a very would get the chance to tests were required. The JFK assassinated when The ments will be available warm welcome and look form their own Crime Inves- Science sessions ended Supremes were popular?” afterwards. forward to seeing you,” tigation Team. with an experiment using were buzzing around the The Church, based on Mid- said a spokesperson. Thornhill students from potassium and Bunsen room and the students dis- Year 5 were handed the job burners. Students were played superb team skills of solving the crimes which left slightly puzzled but to complete the timeline Parent & toddler included a ‘mock’ celeb- had their bag of evidence which included Banarama, rity kidnapping, the victim including the fingerprints Destiny’s Child and, of gardening being from a very famous and fibres. course, The Spice Girls. girl band! The day began Art was a quick hit with Finally, the day ended in Shildon Alive, a Saint John’s 11.30am. with a clue hunt; as the all students but they were English with both groups Church Project, will be “Come along and enjoy students from Group 1 per- faced with the difficult task creating a news broadcast hosting a parent and toddler planting,” encouraged a formed various movements of building the fingerprint of the crime. gardening session on Friday spokesperson. on the trampoline, they lifted from the crime scene. Students were also sur- 19th May. For more information, or to were given clues to decode. In small groups, and then prised with a visit from a The event will take place book, contact Shildon Alive Group 2 found their clues eventually as a whole class, real Crime Scene Investiga- at Furnace Community on 01388 417600 or email whilst orienteering around Year 5 had a white frame tor who provided informa- Garden, between 10am and [email protected]. the school grounds. in which they needed to tion about the solving of Both groups ended up create/build the print using crimes. in Science where they black sugar paper. “Thank you to the students were dressed in forensic Once completed, the visual of Thornhill Primary School Model railway club investigator uniforms in- analysis left all students who were very welcome cluding gloves (naturally with a clear picture of the visitors, it proved to be a exhibition they couldn’t contaminate perpetrator. very enjoyable day for all,” the crime scene). In the The afternoon sessions commented a spokesper- An open exhibition of be traders, refreshments Science Department, the started with a lesson in the son. Shildon Model Railway and steam locomo- Club is set to take place tive rides (small charge at Locomotion: The applies). Free holiday activities at National Railway Museum For more information at Shildon on Saturday contact Rob Arrand on Greenfield Arts 3rd and Sunday 4th June, 07720 975208, email between 10am and 5pm. robertedwardarrand@ As well as modelling yahoo.co.uk or visit www. Stay entertained this brilliant inventions from for all ages and families, displays, there will also shildonmrc.com. holiday with creative work- recycled items found at children under 8 must be shops designed for young home, with artist Dawn accompanied by an adult. people and families. Belshaw, or join her in Bookings are now open. Greenfield Arts’ will Aycliffe to get a breath of To find out more, visit Pre-school will be free be offering a free half fresh air and create brilliant www.greenfield-arts.co.uk, term holiday activity works of art from foraged contact Greenfield Arts childcare provider programme, including items found in the great on 01325 379048, or email Crazy Crafts in Shildon, outdoors. Jan Hodgson will [email protected]. As from September 2017, taken between the hours with Family Cooking and also be returning with her Greenfield Arts is located Byerley Road Pre-School of 7.30am and 6pm, Arts Foraging in Newton wonderful Family Cooking on the Newton Aycliffe in Shildon will be accept- Monday to Friday, if Aycliffe. sessions! campus of Greenfield ing children aged 3 and 4 places are available. See how you can create Activities are suitable School. years old for 30 hours of For further information free childcare per week contact Julie on 07811 (depending on parents’ 922 004. 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Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 818 Friday 19th May 2017 Page 5 Cllr Shirley Quinn elected Shildon Town Mayor

At the Annual Town Meeting Cllr Quinn is Shildon born I would never have thought of Shildon Town Council on and has lived in the town that one day I’d be Mayor of Monday 15th May, the first almost all of her life except- my home town.” order of business saw Coun- ing two brief moves away Cllr Quinn has worked in cillor Shirley Quinn elected for work reasons. nursing homes and shel- as Town Mayor. “In fact I live nine doors tered accommodation Cllr Quinn was previously away from where I grew up throughout her career, D e p ut y M ayo r a n d, fo r a b r ie f and love living here,” she caring for older people. period prior to the election, said when she spoke to the “My passion is to listen to took over the Mayoral role Crier after her election. what they’ve done in their after the sudden resignation Cllr Quinn was educated lives,” she said. of former mayor, Cllr Trish at Timothy Hackworth and As Mayor, she will be Pemberton. Sunnydale schools and is supporting two chosen On appointment, Cllr Quinn passionate about engaging charities: the Royal British paid tribute to her prede- young people in politics, Legion, Shildon Branch and cessor, thanking her for “all saying that she will be The Sanctuary, a counsel- the excellent work she has visiting the schools to ling service managed by done for the town. explain how important it is fellow councillor, Luan “I also wish her all the best that young people become Deakin, who has been for the future,” she added. politically involved in their elected Deputy Mayor. communities. She also intends to host a Shildon Town Mayor, “After all”, she said, “I’m major event for the town’s Cllr Shirley Quinn. just a local lass myself and older people. Your local and county councillors for Shildon

C. Cllr. Shirley Quinn Cllr. Daniel Anderson Cllr. Andrew Farlow County Councillor & Shildon Shildon Town Councillor Shildon Town Councillor Town Mayor. Representing representing Byerley representing Sunnydale Thickley Ward as Town Ward. Ward. Councillor. 23 Henry Street 96 Jubilee Road 24 East View Terrace Tel: 01388 778314 Tel: 01388 775741 / Tel: 01388 607618 07900702334

[email protected] C. Cllr. Henry Nicholson Cllr. Louise Mather Cllr. Matthew P Johnson County Councillor & Chair Shildon Town Councillor Shildon Town Councillor of Resources Committee on representing Byerley representing Sunnydale Shildon Town Council, repre- Ward. Ward. senting Sunnydale Ward. 11 York Square 4 Wesley Crescent 31 Association Street Tel: 07525 859259 Tel: 01388 213649 Tel: 01388 772131 [email protected]

C. Cllr. Brian Stephens Cllr. Samantha Townsend Cllr. Paul Walton County Councillor & Shildon Town Councillor Shildon Town Councillor Portfolio Holder. representing Byerley representing Sunnydale 30 Jubilee Crescent Ward. Ward. Tel: 01388 773168 11 Vaughan Street 3 Alexandra Gardens [email protected] Tel: 07393 359878 Tel: 07434 870684

Cllr. Allan Walker Cllr. Garry Huntington Cllr. Lesley Butterworth Leader of Shildon Town Shildon Town Councillor Shildon Town Councillor Council. Representing representing Byerley representing Thickley Sunnydale Ward. Ward. Ward. 25 Primitive Street 5 Central Parade 100 Byerley Road Tel: 01388 775130 Tel:01388 773225 / Tel: 01388 227275 [email protected] 07518 705503

Cllr. Peter Quinn Cllr. Lenny Cockfield Cllr. Jeff Miller Deputy Leader of Shildon Shildon Town Councillor Shildon Town Councillor Town Council & Chair of representing Byerley representing Thickley Services & Amenities Com- Ward. Ward. mittee. Representing Thickley 35 Plevna Mews 55 Jubilee Crescent Ward. Tel:01388 773211 Tel: 07885 424740 96 Jubilee Road [email protected] Tel: 01388 775741 [email protected] Cllr. Luan Deakin Cllr. Daniel Childs Cllr. David Reynolds Deputy Mayor of Shildon Shildon Town Councillor Shildon Town Councillor Town Council. Represent- representing Sunnydale representing Thickley ing Thickley Ward. Ward. Ward. 125 Redworth Road 85 Burnie Gardens 12 Foxglove Way Tel: 01388 773006 Tel: 01388 778402 Tel: 01388 777017 [email protected]

Page 6 Friday 19th May 2017 Issue 818 Shildon & District Town Crier St John’s youngsters learn to Council meetings come care for the community to your living room

With the rain came the The Town Crier has Town Crier editor, Steph- summer, or so it felt this embarked on a new project anie Bennett said: “We week as the sun left and to bring local democracy very much hope that pub- the Guerrilla Gardening closer to the people by lishing the town council program for 2017 com- filming the proceedings meetings will bring local menced. of Shildon Town Council democracy closer to the Run by Shildon Alive, a Saint meetings and publishing people and give the public John’s Church Project, the them online. an insight into how council activities are designed to The initiative has been business is conducted. inspire children and young met with enthusiasm from “We feel it is a worthwhile people in caring for their the town’s local council- exercise to allow the communities. lors who are equally keen community the opportu- In 2016 around 860 that as many residents nity to view town council children took part and this as possible engage in the meetings, particularly year’s sessions began at town’s decision-making. as many members of the Saint John’s CofE (Aided) “Absolutely fantastic public will find it diffi- Primary school on this progress, well done,” said cult to attend early on a week’s rather wet Tuesday. Cllr Samantha Townsend Monday evening but may The children where shown in response to a video of be interested to learn of how to plant a large pot, this year’s Annual Meeting the outcome of certain putting in drainage stones, being uploaded to the decisions. compost and bedding Crier’s Facebook page. “And because the meetings plants. The pots were then Cllr Garry Huntington also will be hosted on Youtube distributed around retire- praised the project saying: and on our Facebook page, ment bungalows near the “I hope this excellent they will not only be avail- school, brightening the initiative from the Crier able in your living rooms, neighbourhood as they is appreciated and helps but on all your mobile went. some who may not be able devices, so you will be able Revd. David commented, to attend local council to watch them any time, “Seeing our children meetings to keep up with and anywhere.” learn to care for creation decisions made on behalf The agendas and minutes is a vital part of their Amber, Amber and Will start work. of our townsfolk by us of Shildon Town Council formation as responsible councillors. meetings are published citizens. With news reports “Meetings are often on the new Town Council about fly tipping, and local if we don’t look after it being so supportive, and to mundane, with many items website at shildon.gov.uk. upset about dog dirt, for why should anyone else, is the Shildon Alive team for being passed without the Video footage of Town the young to realise that so important. We are really getting stuck in regardless need for comment, but Council meetings will be this is our community, and grateful to the schools in of the weather.” there are moments when made available on the things can be a bit more Crier’s Facebook page: fiesty. @shildontowncrier and Residents invited to shape the “But anything that helps will be hosted on the generate debate in the paper’s Youtube channel, future of garden waste service town can only be good for which is currently in de- local democracy.” velopment. Residents in Shildon are useful discretionary service Alan Patrickson, head being asked to take part for residents in County of projects and business J. D GAS in a valuable survey about Durham. services, said: “We’re To Let their garden waste collec- In 2015, Durham County inviting local residents to SERVICES Attractive 2 bed house tion service. Council could no longer help shape the future of BOILER in Byerley Road, Shildon. The survey is being carried fund the service and like the service, and to do that INSTALLATIONS, GCH. DG. Well presented. out in order to gather many other local authori- we need their views and SERVICE & REPAIR New carpets, blinds, decs feedback to help the ties introduced a subscrip- opinions. Gas Safe Registered Upstairs bathroom & shower council identify areas of tion fee to ensure the “The survey is quick and All plumbing & gas £380pcm improvement. service remained available. easy to do online. Residents work carried out Deposit negotiable The survey will be available The fee applies to all garden who require a paper copy on Durham County Council’s waste collections, including will be able to pick one Tel: 07826527952 Tel 01325 312156 website between Monday the service operated by up at their local customer 01388 720009 07718 185427 15th May and Friday 30th Teesdale Conservation Vol- access points, leisure June. unteers (trading as Rotters) centres, household waste The garden waste collec- and consists of 17 fortnight- recycling centres and li- Nikki Jordan tion service is a popular and ly collections per year. braries.” Ten years’ #mobilehairdresser The online survey will be experience accessible at www.durham. gov.uk/consultations. HUMBLES GARAGE Level 2 barber 1 ROBSON STREET SHILDON, DL4 1EB NEED A VAN? TEL: 01388 778070 JOHN’S VAN Qualified hair MOB: 07778 117 778 LIGHT REMOVALS extension fitter MOTs - MOTORBIKES, ANYTHING MOVED FROM £10 | LICENSED 2017 Colour Contact Number CARS AND VANS WASTE CARRIER SERVICING techniques 07827382015 Follow me on Facebook @ TYRES 01388 818286 OAPs welcome Nikki Jordan #mobile hairdresser EXHAUSTS 07914 032280 Email: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 818 Friday 19th May 2017 Page 7 n Crier Shildon w ict o Sport & Dist r T

Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon Running & Athletic Third time lucky for Club out in force Elm Road Club?

Elm Road Club FC have 10.30am kick off. reached their third cup final The Club is hoping that the of the season after beating final will prove to be third Bishop Auckland The Derby time lucky after the other 4-0 in the Secondary Cup two finals they reached semi final on Sunday 14th this season ended in defeat May. against Witton Park in the Goals from Adam Pinkney, Darlington Charity Cup and Andrew Simpson and a a narrow 3-2 loss to Tindale Danny Shoulder double in the Invitation Cup. saw the side comfortably This time the side face through to the final, which Bishop Auckland Bay Horse will take place at Northern in the final and are hoping League Second Division that fans will make the club, Willington FC’s ground short journey to give the on Sunday 21st May with a lads their support. Losing start continues for Shildon CC

In a sluggish start to the who added 40 runs. Darlington Building Society However, the side were all North Yorks & South out within 42 overs and it Si Butterworth, Dave Little and John Heywood took part in the Yorkshire Warrior event Durham Premier Cricket took Maltby just 32 overs to at Ripley Castle in Harrogate on Sunday 30th April. League, Shildon have now reach their target. lost their opening four Phil Garbutt was the pick of It’s been a busy few weeks brilliantly in their ages 400m. matches after Maltby in- the Shildon bowlers, taking for the seniors and juniors groups. Anyone interested in flicted the latest defeat by four of the five wickets to at Shildon Running and Rachel Bennett won Gold joining Shildon Running & 5 wickets. fall. Athletic Club. in both the 100m (12.48 Athletic Club can contact Shildon, playing at home, This Sunday, 21st May, the On 30th April, Si But- seconds) and the 200m in them by email at secre- opened the batting and side travel to Stokesley terworth and Dave Little a personal best of 25.22. tary@ shildonrunning.co.uk scored 186, with Thomas looking for their first win competed as part of a team Kyle Walton won Silver in or, if you’re a runner over Moss top scoring with an of the season. Shildon cur- at the Yorkshire Warrior both the 100m (11.42s) and the age of 18, go along excellent knock of 70, sup- rently prop up the Division event and on 7th May Bob 200m, also with a pb of and join them for a run on ported by Michael Lumley Two table with 17 points. Treby ran the Sunderland 23.41s. Mondays and Wednesdays 10K in a personal best time Cody Hall ran two personal at 6.15pm at Shildon and of 54 minutes, 16 seconds. bests to claim Gold in the Sunnydale Leisure Centre. Shildon AFC Chairman Last weekend Hazel 100m (13.70s) and Silver To find out more, visit Johnson completed the in the 200m (28.68s) and www.shildonrunning.co.uk and Manager Q&A Ripon 10 mile in a great Charlie Dixon won Bronze and follow them on Twitter time of 1 hour, 23 minutes, with a personal best in the @ShildonRunning. 58 seconds, Dave Little The next meeting of at the football ground did the Sunderland Stroll- Shildon AFC Supporters social club on Dean Street ers Pier to Pier in 1 hour, From couch to Club, on Friday 2nd June, and is set to begin at 7pm. 2 minutes, 37 seconds will include a question and Supporters, non-supporters and Jon Marshall finished answer session from club and anyone interested in second in his age category Hackworth parkrun Chairman, David Dent and joining the supporters club at the Leeds Half Marathon Manager, Daniel Moore. are welcome to go along. with a time of 1 hour, 21 Hackworth parkrun will be “We meet up near the The meeting will take place Entry is free of charge. minutes, 29 seconds. starting its own “Couch-to- Masonic Hall at the bottom Closer to home, Dave Hackworth-parkrun” group of Hackworth Park just Anderson ran a personal from Saturday 3rd June. after 8.30am and our run Latest lottery results best at the Hackworth Event Director, Neil Wood starts at 9am. parkrun last weekend with said: “Our Couch to Hack- “Our run leaders will Shildon AFC Supporters be bought from Rakeesh a time of 18 minutes, 42 worth parkrun is a ten ensure that you build up Club lottery, drawn on Convenience Store on seconds. week course which will carefully and stay injury Sunday 14th May, failed to Main Street, Main Street At national level, Cameron allow you to run in a safe free, so come and join us! produce a jackpot winner News, the One Stop Shop Boyek finished a close 4th and supportive environ- “The course is totally free after the numbers 2, 3, 7, on Byerley Road, Elm Road in the 1500m at the British ment and to have lots of and begins on June 3rd.” 12, 14 and 15 were pulled Club, the football ground Milers Club at Solihull last fun along the way. For more details on the out of the hat. H Dunning- social club during opening weekend with a superb “Starting with a mixture Couch-to-Hackworth- ton won the £25 consola- hours, including on Sunday time of 3 minutes, 45 of running and walking parkun course and for tion prize. This week, the evenings prior to the draw seconds. and gradually building up information on how to jackpot rises to £600 with which happens during the The juniors have also been the running sections, we’ll sign up visit: https:// players choosing 6 numbers Supporters’ Club Quiz out in force at the North have you completing our 5k groups.runtogether.co.uk/ from the remaining 16. Night. The quiz begins at East Championships doing parkrun in no time! CouchtoHackworthparkrun. Tickets for the lottery can 8pm. Page 8 Friday 19th May 2017 Issue 818 Shildon & District Town Crier