Wednesday, 10th October, 1990. THE TEESDALE MERCURY 5

Social Services F ren ch gu ests a t school*s h a rvest festiva l team invites all to its open day CRASH GIRL MAKES Following a change in Social Services in , there is now a team of workers based in to deal with elderly and disabled A MODEL RECOVERY people and their carers. This team includes social Eight year old Melissa on her face — and she was as four shows during the day, workers, day care and residen­ Forrest was given loud pretty as any other model with up to 300 people in the tial staff, home help staff, an applause when she when she took part in a fash­ audience each time. occupational therapist and ion show during Local Heroes' "She was brilliant and others specialising in the prob­ became a model for a day and stepped onto a Day at the National Garden looked just right, even though lems of those with visual and Festival. older professional models were hearing impairments. catwalk in front of sev­ "I was really proud of her," wearing my other garments," They are holding an open eral hundred people. said Mrs Forrest of Winston said Katie, whose parents, day at the Witham Hall next But the reception could well Road, . "It is amaz­ Delia and the late Edward Wednesday to give details have been even more generous ing to think that just a year Padget, used to run the Royal about the work they do and if everyone had realised the ago her face was so badly split Oak at Staindrop. answer queries from local resi­ ordeal the girl from Staindrop that we feared she would She graduated with a first dents. had gone through. never look right again." class honours degree in "If you are interested in any A year ago she was in hospi­ Melissa, who goes to knitwear design at Notting­ way, please come along, have a tal with serious leg and face Staindrop Primary School, ham Polytechnic, and during cup of coffee and talk with us," injuries following a car crash modelled a hand knitted her four year course spent Staff and pupils had some Durham University. throughout Teesdale," she say the team members. in which her mother, Mrs Julie sweater for Katie Padget, a some months with a fashion special visitors at their har­ Mr Graeme Clarke, the said. "It's amazing. We didn't They will be at the hall from Forrest, was also badly hurt. knitwear designer who used to company in Italy. vest festival service at senior education advisor, expect this amount at all. We 10am-1.30pm. Anyone wishing But plastic surgeons did a live in the village but is now Now she designs garments Montalbo School explained that the visitors are grateful to all the parents to meet the team but unable to marvellous job so that Melissa based at Middridge. and has them hand-knitted. Some 22 French teachers were looking at schools and and pupils for their gifts. go there can contact the mem­ is left without a scratch or scar She and other models gave The gansey Melissa wore in and advisors dropped in to other educational establish­ "I'm just slightly worried bers at their Galgate office, the show, and is wearing in enjoy the singing and see pro­ ments in the county. about how I am going to fit Teesdale 690690. our picture, sells for around duce the children had taken. Four of the French visitors them all into my mini." £40 wholesale or £90 in a top They had already visited are in our picture with some of The first organisation to President teUs of London store. Middleton and Barnard the pupils. benefit was Evenwood The sweater Katie is wear­ Castle Primary Schools to Mrs Rosemary Thompson Luncheon Club. Its organiser, a visit to Palace ing sells for around £80 whole­ compare language and writ­ accepted all the fruit and veg­ Coun Raymond Gibson, sent Members of Barnard Castle sale or £200 in a shop. "It may ing techniques in English and etables on behalf of Age thanks to Mrs Thompson as Inner Wheel Club and District sound a lot but the garments French schools. Concern. well as to the headmaster, Mr Chairman Joan Green were are individually designed and All the visitors came from "We are going to distribute Jim Morrow, staff, scholars welcomed to the October meet­ expertly hand knitted, and if Amiens and stayed at them to the frail and elderly and parents. ing by President Dorothy treated correctly will look good Young. Miss Gillian Margaret for many years," she said. Beadle, only daughter o f Mr Minutes were read and dealt Melissa was in hospital for with. Vice president Helen and Mrs George Beadle of nine weeks after the accident, Primrose Hill Farm, Winston, Eustace was thanked for host­ and her mother was detained ing a most enjoyable coffee was married at St. Mary's for seven weeks. Parish Church, Barnard evening. Thanks were Their friends, Mrs Denise expressed by Mrs Sylvia Castle, to Mr Andrew Dowd and her daughter Cooper to Mr G. Coorsh of Harrison, younger son of Mr Leanne, who live in Staindrop, Bernard Fashions, who and Mrs Colin Harrison of were also injured in the crash allowed the club to use one of Churchill Road, Barnard on the A66 near Keswick. his shop windows to appeal for Castle. knitting wool. The service was conducted Left: Melissa back home in the by the Rev Peter Lind-Jackson The district chairman gansey she wore, and Katie in entertained everyone with a another of her designs. and the organist was Mrs light hearted talk on her first Joan Johnson. The church visit to Buckingham Palace. decorations were by ladies of She was thanked by the presi­ Coach firm was let down by drivers St Mary's Flower Guild. Sponsored walk to cousin, Emma Ward, the dent. J.S. Stirk & Sons (Coaches) journeys across Europe and it Given away by her father, Best man was Neil The next meeting will be on save the heritage Ltd of Staindrop, was fined sometimes took time for them the bride wore a Gianni bridegroom's cousin, and Fay Harrison, the bridegroom's 6th November when Mrs The North Pennines £1,600 at Teesdale Court on to come back to . Balenti model gown in ivory Harrison, the bridegroom's brother. Ushers were Richard Usher will demonstrate Heritage Trust is organising a Wednesday for 12 offences of Mr Rodney Stirk, head of polyester silk, trimmed with niece. Beadle, the bride's brother, Christmas decorations. sponsored walk on Sunday failing to make sure drivers the firm, had acquired three fine lace and ribbon. It had a They wore full length dress­ and Colin Bromley A knitting evening was 28th October. It will cross the returned record sheets and coaches from another company pleated bustle bow and short es in old gold polyester satin, Gillian works at Wm Smith arranged for the home of Mrs boundaries of the three coun­ four of failing to make periodic with their drivers. He subse­ train. The finger-tip veil was with a bustle bow trim. They and Sons in Barnard Castle Dorothy Bird next Tuesday. ties and link the lead mining checks on coaches. quently felt the drivers were trimmed with tear drop pearls carried bouquets which were a and Andrew is a postman in centres of Killhope, Allenheads Mr Alan Vickers, prosecut­ not up to scratch and weeded and held in place by a circlet smaller version of the bride's. Teesdale. Speeder banned and Nenthead. ing, said that discrepancies them out so offences like this of silk and lace flowers. Their headdresses were cir­ They spent their honeymoon It starts at Killhope at were found among tachograph did not happen again, Her bouquet was of cream clets o f matching fresh flow­ touring England and are A medical sales representa­ 11am. Anyone who would like cards and some were missing. He had since enforced a rule and gold roses, freesias, car­ ers. They all wore a tear drop making their home in Dale tive drove at lOlmph at Lamb to take part can get a form Mr Clive Beaumont, defend- that drivers would not be paid nations and autumn fruits. pearl on a gold chain, gifts Road, Barnard Castle. Hill on the A66, Teesdale from the tourist office in ing, said most of the cards that unless they handed in tacho- Chief bridesmaid was from the bridegroom. Picture: John Robinson Court was told on Wednesday. Barnard Castle or trust office were missing were for long graph cards. Jeanette Bainbridge. Others Christopher Anthony Feroz at Kirkhaugh near Alston, Ttel were Diane Beadle, the bride1s Vanstone, 33, from Richmond, 0434 382037. pleaded guilty to exceeding the r CALVERTS CARPETS 1 Funds raised will help to 70mph speed limit. He was preserve the industrial her­ Man threw beer Factory Clearance - Cash and Carry banned from driving for two itage of the North Pennines. weeks and fined £90. over landlord John Pringle, 33, of Corn i CARPET SALES Close, , threw two pints of beer over the landlord 29-30 WESTGATE, THIRSK of the Golden Lion after an argument about under-age Telephone (0845) 522967 drinking, Teesdale magistrates i OPEN AT THIRSK WAREHOUSE 5 DAYS A WEEK were told on Wednesday. Mr Brian Farrell, defending, Mon. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tues. 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.; said the landlord, Mr Peter Wed. Closed; Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Miss Victoria Louise Sims, and headdresses of dried flow­ Anderson, told a woman that i Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. youngest daughter of Mr ers, with posies to match. parents who let their under­ Gordon Sims of The Best man was Mr Graeme age kids into pubs should get CARPETS, RUGS AND VINYLS Nurseries, , was Raw, the bridegroom's broth­ their backsides kicked. She Perfect & Imperfect at least 50% below normal perfect shop prices er. Ushers were Mr Roger; became upset and in the ensu­ s y ^ r d o n j married at St. Mary's Church, i PARISH HALL, NEWGATE, BARNARD CASTLE Piercebridge, to Mr Robin Blamire, Mr David Fullarton ing confusion Pringle threw Anthony Raw, youngest son of and Mr Andrew Oxenham. the beer over the landlord. WEDNESDAY, 10th OCTOBER Mr and Mrs Norman Raw of Pageboy was Kyle Williamson, As he left the pub he WEDNESDAY, 24th OCTOBER Toft Hill Hall the bride's nephew. He wore a bumped into the fire alarm Given away by her father, blue waistcoat and matching and set it off by accident. i The best value in floor covering anywhere, the bride wore an ivory raw bow tie with block shorts. "It was an unfortunate esca­ we are never undersold, silk dress and a pearl Robin is an accountant with lation of events that got out of we will beat any price in comparable goods trimmed veil, with a dried a construction firm and hand," Mr Farrell told the 2,000 Roll stock includes Wilton and Axminster 80% wool, 20% nylon, PJ^sionary flower headdress. She had a Victoria is a sales administra­ court. "Mr Pringle regrets i Shag Pile, Twist Pile, Shadow Pile, Stainmaster, Berber, Antron, Wool matching bouquet. tor for financial services. what happened." Velvets, Cord Carpet, Kitchen Carpet She was attended by Mrs The couple spent their hon­ Magistrates ordered that he Prices from 75p to £19-99 sq yard Stephanie Raw and Miss eymoon touring in the should be bound over to keep Expert fitting service available - All work guaranteed aveltom Julia Ellwood. They wore Dordogne. the peace in the sum of £100 i Duralay and Tredair Underlays from 70p to £1-50 sq yard cornflower blue silk dresses Picture: Philip Ingham for one year. Loads of remnants in most colours and qualities at giveaway prices. Fitting accessories in stock Remember, you can use THE your travel tokens on most LEARN TO DRIVE FREE ESTIMATES forms of public transport lONCESSIONABY C.B.S. ALARM S STAR FOOTWEAR in the new Nissan Micra with FREE DELIVERY THROUGHOUT (especially where you see invite i the 'WELCOME' sticker). TRAVELLERS Ernie Stockton A.D.I. 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