Published at: Friday 16th November 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 588 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Rev. Tomlinson appointed Christmas procession

The Kings and Angels Christmas celebrations. Christmas Procession will “There will be free family take place this year on entertainment at the Friday 7th December. Shildon Civic Hall from A Town Council spokes- 5pm, where Mr Twister person said, “Join us at will be performing his Morrison’s Car Park at magic. There will also be 4.15pm for Santa and a children’s disco, face his reindeer to lead the painting, cups and saucers procession to the Town ride and of course, Santa Square for the official will be in his grotto to meet lighting of the Christmas the children. There will be tree, followed by carols. table top sales until 7pm “Children can come dressed supporting local organisa- as Kings and Angels and tions. Light refreshments make this event a sparkling will be on sale, so come start for Shildon’s 2012 along and enjoy.” Panto time!

Rev. Tomlinson and his wife, Davina, will be moving into the Vicarage in January. It’s that time of the year priced at £4.50 for adults again - oh yes it is! and £2.50 for children and The congregation of Saint Canterbury] is very pleased and half years. Until Easter No, not Christmas, but concessions. John’s erupted into sponta- to announce the appoint- of this year he was working The Tearaways annual To book a ticket, call neous applause at a recent ment of the Reverend David alongside Rev. Rupert Pantomime of course. 01388 774838 or visit the service, when church Robert Tomlinson, currently Kalus as well as holding This year the group are group’s website at www. wardens Pat Todd and assistant curate in the the post of Police Chaplain staging Snow White and tearaways-shildon.co.uk Barbara Hall stood together parish of St John's Shildon, for and the Seven Dwarves at the for more details. at the front and announced to be Priest in Charge of St Shildon. Civic Hall, Shildon, from The Tearaways Youth that, “The Bishop of John's Shildon.” Well known in the town, he Thursday 24th to Sunday Theatre Group would love Durham [who has since been Rev. Tomlinson has been has been responsible for a 27th January, 2013. to see you all there: Oh appointed Archbishop of working in Shildon for three number of new initiatives in Tickets for the shows are yes they would! the life of the church. Along with his wife Davina, 1 Norman Terrace son Nathaniel, and any Chilton, DL17 0EP 01388 721284 Kelly’s Cards foster children with them at the time, it is anticipated R A Taylor & Gifts that the family will move RDT. Dip. CDT RCS (Eng) 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323 into Shildon’s Vicarage in Clinical Dental Technician January 2013. Davina is a keen member Computer Accessories of the Bell ringing Band New Dentures Including Inks, Disks, Cases and has spent many years While-you-wait denture repairs & other components working as a foster carer. Easy parking - no steps GDC Reg 154105 Nathaniel is a chef, with a passion for music. They also have a daughter, Naomi, SHAUN HUMBLE who lives in the slums BLINDS FACTORY SHOP Robson Street, Shildon (behind the P.O.) of Manila, working with Servicing, MOTs, Tyres, the street children of the Measure & Fitting Exhausts, our Speciality Payatas area. FREE When asked of his buy direct from the £££’s SPECIAL OFFER: response to the news FREE factory and save David commented, “We are HOME SELECTION SERVICE MOTs only £40 until end November delighted to be coming to Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Pick up service available Shildon. After several years Winter Checks of enjoying the warmth of Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 We take all major Credit Cards this community it simply Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU feels like we are coming Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Telephone 01388 778070 home.” www.siestablinds.com

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Lesley Janet Stainsby Lesley Janet Stainsby Joe Moses Ian Ellis Faith Dial Nee Picken Nee Picken Jean & family would like 17.11.11 Our third year together November 8th 2012 November 8th 2012 to thank everyone who and I love you more attended his service & more each day Sleep in peace my darling Good night and God bless at St John’s, Shildon, Sister, love you more than Aunty Leslie especially the Reverend words can ever say David Tomlinson, the doctors, nurses & staff at the Hallgarth Surgery Always yours, I will love you forever, who looked after him with Mickey Pat Your favourite Niece, Kylie kindness and dedication, xxx xxx also Gibson’s Funeral Thanks for touching my life Directors, who showed such professionalism. And thank you for your donations to Aunty Lesley the MARA Ward at Bishop Lost Lesley Janet Stainsby They say God only takes the Auckland Hospital. best, I know this is true, May the winds of love Black Purse & contents Nee Picken God bless you all November 8th 2012 as he took you blow softly Lost on Friday 2nd November Sleep tight my little And whisper so you’ll hear in the area of Redworth Road We’ve shared happiness sugar plum I will always love & miss you Post Office. Some of the and joy and sometimes And wish that you were here contents are of sentimental sadness and tears, but our In Memoriam value. If found or you know memories of you Lesley where it might be, please ring will always be good 07866 297 063 Love you always & forever, Rest in peace my Becky & Megan Phillip Ramsey Love always, beloved Sister, xxxx 17th November 2007 Janice Dorothy & Mike x For Sale Gone from our lives But not from our hearts UPVC double glazed white bay window Lesley Janet Stainsby Ian Ellis With sill, 5 panels. Width Nee Picken Dad & Granda 230cm, depth 162cm. November 8th 2012 Your loving Wife, £250 ono. To my Granda This day we shall remember Shirley With heartache, tears Phone: 775709 Life will never be the same Joe Moses x and regret without you dear Sister It was the day you left us You were the most precious How could we ever forget Services person in my life Now you’ve passed away Phillip Ramsey I don’t know what (Dad) Died 17.11.07 MOVING A THING? You will live in our hearts I’m going to do 5 Years ago From £14. Call Phil. forever, Lorraine & Gary But I’ll handle it some way xx Loved always, Matthew, Phone 01325 321 084 God saw you getting tired Andrew, Catherine, Daniel, or 07790 509 925 You gave me everything and A cure was not to be Callum, Chloe-Leigh & Aeron I gave you back things that So he put his arms xx nothing can take away around you Lesley Janet Stainsby You gave me pride And whispered Need an old scrap Nee Picken You gave me strength ‘Come to me’ domestic appliance November 8th 2012 You helped me all the way With tearful eyes removing??? Can't wait We watched you for the council Lesley, our wonderful What I would do to hear We watched you fade away Ring 01325 321 678 Sister, our life will never be your voice telling me Although we loved you dearly the same without you you’re proud We could not make you stay Audrey Waller And all your ‘little ditties’ A golden heart 16th November 2009 I have inside my head Stopped beating Man with a Van keep me going, Hard working hands now rest From one item to a van load We think about you daily Ring / text for a quote As they are the only things God broke our hearts We miss you more & more Sleep well, 07880 795 499 Love David, Maureen I have left To prove to us What it meant to lose you He only takes the best & family Words can’t describe our No-one will ever know relationship with each other, Local Light Removals ‘idolised’ is one word that Cheap rates will describe the way we Lesley Stainsby felt about each other 07588 027 060 All our love always, Loved forever, Ken, David, Spread your wings little Without you I couldn’t From Ryan & Claire Gillian & Ritchie Sister, the chain will bond fulfil my dreams xxx xxxx P.J.R. again one day But guaranteed I’ll keep them going till I do succeed PLASTERING Look after her Mam & Dad, All aspects of Plastering as she is so precious Birthdays Re-skims & Rendering, Sleep tight Damp proofing “Good night” Clean Service Love & adore you, Wilf Maychell Brian Merchant Quality Workmanship Jo-Ann 18th November xxxxxxxxxx Always remembered Very Reasonable Rates Love you always, Happy 70th Birthday Brian No Job too Small Liz, John & family Phone for a x Need to contact The Crier FREE quote about a Classified? Stores Road 70! 01388 775275 T: (01388) 775 896 Shildon Shops Love from Heather & family E: [email protected] 0781 357 1929 Page 2 Friday 16th November 2012 Issue 588 Shildon & District Town Crier Lest we Forget: Remembrance Sunday at Shildon

New Shildon All Saints Baden Powell Scout Group (pictured above) would like to thank all the scouts, cubs and beavers who attended the Remem- brance Day service at the Cenotaph in Redworth Road on Saturday 10th November, continuing with the tradition since the group started. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 588 Friday 16th November 2012 Page 3 Page 4 Friday 16th November 2012 Issue 588 Shildon & District Town Crier Shildon volunteer Co-op keep up the good work gains Queen’s award in the community

Betty Carr, former chair of when she will meet Prince Shildon Community Safety Charles and receive her Group, is to be awarded a award. Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Betty is one of just 60 Volunteer Award. volunteers to receive this Betty will travel down to honour and one of just on 29th November, three from the North East. Christmas fayres

St. John’s Church Christmas The Salvation Army on Fayre will be held on Cross Street will be holding Saturday 24th November, its Christmas Fayre on from 10am to 12 noon. Wednesday 21st November Entrance is 50p, which from 7pm. includes a free cup of “There are lots of stalls, coffee. lots of bargains,” said a “There are lots of bargains spokesperson. to be had at the various Admission is 20p (children stalls,” said a spokesperson. free). Ruth and Barbara present a cheque to Mayor of Shildon, Brian Stoker.

Barbara and Ruth from Co- Charity night operative Funeralcare in Shildon recently presented a cheque to the Town A charity night in aid entertainment being Mayor, Councillor Brian of the Great North Air provided by The Gamblers. Stoker for the amount of Ambulance is to be held at There will also be a raffle £80. Shildon Rail Sports & Social and nibbles. The money was raised Club on Wednesday 28th Admission is free, however at the Hackworth Park November. donations towards the Centenary Celebrations The event will take place charity will be greatly ap- earlier this year and will from 7pm to 11pm, with preciated. go towards the Mayor’s chosen charities, CATS and Help for Heroes. “Many thanks to the Festive magic Shildon Co-op Funeralcare for taking the time to raise this amount for the Shildon and District Flower the evening will be Andrew charity,” said Brian. Club’s Christmas open Grisewood from Hayton in The Funeral Home meeting, ‘Festive Magic’, . Tickets, costing £5 would also like to thank will be held at Shildon for members and £7 for everyone who went along Barbara with Peter Maddison from Fire Civic Hall on Monday 26th visitors, are available from to their coffee morning on Station and the winning entries from the bonfire night November from 7.30pm. Mrs Terry Hall on 01388 Thursday 8th November, The guest demonstrator for 763430. bought raffle tickets or safety picture competition. donated prizes and helped which was won by Nicola, cooker as our current range to raise a fantastic £146 for aged 13. The runner-up was has been well used over Bury trip the Fire Fighters Charity. Sharday, also aged 13. the past eleven years and “Thanks to Ruth and Aileen Last week the staff at is now coming to the end of for all their help and to Jubilee Fields Community its life. The Crier’s coach trip to at the King William at Michael for donating the Centre were thrilled to “This is an essential piece Bury market on Saturday 8am. The coach will return eggs for baking,” said have received £1,290 from of equipment as we provide 24th November will pick-up from Bury at 4.30pm. Barbara. the Co-op Community Fund home-cooked meals for the Peter Maddison, assistant to enable them to purchase community, along with district manager from a new range cooker. meals for the children of Shed alarms Bishop Auckland Fire Barbara Fuller the Centre’s our Junior Club. Station, went along to Development Worker said, “We would like to say a the Co-op to judge the “This funding has allowed huge thank you to the Free shed alarms are now Town Council in Civic Hall children’s bonfire night us to purchase a much- Co-op Community Fund for available from Shildon Square. safety picture competition, needed new gas range supporting us”. J. 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Scott had offered recently for sentencing, to pay for the fuel, which having previously been was found on his employer's found guilty, after trial, on premises, and maintained two counts of diesel theft. that it was for use in the The 47 year-old had pleaded pressure washers. not guilty to the offences, In defence it was stated which were committed on that there were some 19th and 29th September peculiarities in the case 2011. and that there had been a Scott had then worked as background of an unhappy an H.G.V. driver for Blue working environment, Diamond Haulage, where partly due to the fact that he had been issued with Scott had been successful in a fuel card, which was to a claim against his employer. be used at a local petrol Magistrates imposed fines station. However, on two of £150 for each offence, occasions, Scott had used ordered Scott to pay a £15 the card at a petrol station victim support charge and near Scotch Corner, where £200 towards the costs he had legitimately filled of £620 requested by the up his vehicle but had also C.P.S. Friends and family of young Joe Lewis Claydon-Wood (pictured centre with sisters Megan and Abbi), celebrate his Christening at St John’s, Shildon. Pizza shop knife Last week, we featured confusion on how they We apologise to Joe’s the Christening of Joe are reported in the paper, family and Godparents for threat Lewis Claydon-Wood, which led to some of Joe’s the error. which took place on Godparents being left out Unfortunately, because An Eldon Lane man has Fowler, who was inebriated Sunday 4th November at in last week’s article. the information we been recalled to prison at the time of the incident, St John’s Church. Joe’s Godparents were receive regarding Chris- after he threatened staff was arrested soon after Joe was born on 20th Kelly Claydon, Christine tenings is often incorrect at a takeaway with two and told police that he had December 2011. & Johnny Comerford, or incomplete, parents long-bladed knives in little recollection of events His father is Stuart Wood Melissa & David Leighton, who wish to have their August this year. due to being hit on the of Weardale Walk, Shildon, Kim Henderson, David children’s baptisms Liam Fowler, of Edward head earlier that day. who works as a Production Larkings, Sophie featured within the Town Street, placed the weapons The 22 year-old was Worker, and his mother is Hutchinson, Louise Wallis, Crier will now need to on the counter at the pizza recalled to complete Debbie Claydon, who is a Holly Armstrong and Lisa - contact us personally and shop in Spencer Street and an unexpired part of a sales assistant. Marie Louden. complete a Baptism form. demanded food. However, 12 month sentence for Unfortunately, confusion A reception was held after These can be picked up the owner stood his ground robbery and was jailed for on how the Christen- the ceremony for friends from our offices in Civic and refused, before calling a further nine months by ings are recorded within and family at Elm Road Hall Square. police and pulling down the judge at Durham Crown the church has led to Club. the shutters to the store. Court. residents’ AAP ARE YOU LOOKING Dave Leys FOR A QUICK SALE? 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Environmentally friendly lights are switched off and kids from Timothy that paper is not wasted, Hackworth School have has already cut bills as well been awarded the Eco- as making the school more Schools Bronze Award in sustainable. partnership with Keep A spokesperson for the Britain Tidy. school commented, “The The young people and staff whole school community have been working hard to is committed to recycling transform their school’s as much waste as possible, daily routine into one including batteries, that benefits the environ- spectacles and clothing. ment and saves the school “The next step is the money. Green Flag Award which, Simple changes, like hopefully, will be achieved ensuring all unnecessary soon.” Christmas party The 1st Shildon Cub Scouts present Kieran with the money that they raised for him. In August, 1st Shildon Cub Shildon. wear on their uniform. dance Scouts completed a skip-a- Since the event, they have The pack meets every thon to raise funds towards raised a grand total of Wednesday at the Mission a new leg for local boy £136.61. Hall in Shildon from 6.30pn Dancers in Shildon are £19, which includes a Kieran Maxwell, who lost A spokesperson the group until 8pm. being invited to the 2012 four course dinner and his limb after a battle with said, “The Cubs were really The Group consists of boy Annual Christmas Party dancing. cancer. chuffed when Kieran said and girl beavers, cubs and Dance at Shildon Masonic There will also be a free The Cubs decided at a he wanted to meet them to scouts and you can also Hall, on Saturday 22nd bus provided to transport previous scout meeting say thank you for doing the find them on facebook. December. people home in Shildon that doing a sponsored skip sponsored skip.” If you would like to help Music will once again at the end of the evening would be their ‘good deed’ 1st Shildon Cub Scouts are Kieran and do your good be provided by Graeme (numbers permitting). for the year. also celebrating their 100th deed for the year, visit his Scarlett on the electronic To book, or for more The Cubs skipped non-stop year of being a Scout Group website or facebook page. organ and Howard Miles on information, telephone with skipping ropes for and have had special com- www.kieranmaxwell.com percussion. Graeme on 01388 774228 one hour along the bottom memorative name tapes http://www.facebook. Tickets are priced at or 07861 712 244. path of Hackworth Park in made that the whole pack com/KieranMaxwellFund.

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Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 588 Friday 16th November 2012 Page 9 Page 10 Friday 16th November 2012 Issue 588 Shildon & District Town Crier Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... Thursby celebrated at Locomotion Heighington Boys news

Durham Amateur Football Heighington Boys Under laser-questing at Planet Trust’s latest exhibition 12s, who play their Leisure, and visited Neil at Locomotion: The matches in the Russell Plews at DCC to thank him Foster 9v9 Premier League, for his continued support at Shildon, celebrates the and who are managed and new jackets. amateur football career of and coached by Jim Barr The Club itself is about Bishop Auckland great, Bob and Scott McConville, are to move into its new Thursby (pictured, right). pleased to announce that £70,000 clubhouse on 17th The youngest player on Neil Plews of Darlington November, and is currently the pitch in the 1957 Car and Commercial has hoping to set up develop- FA Amateur Cup Final again agreed to sponsor ment teams. victory against Wycombe their youth football team. It is also looking for a Wanderers, Bob went on The team is doing very well secretary to strengthen the to collect his first full this season and currently management team. amateur international cap sit in fourth spot and are Anyone interested in against West Germany that into the quarter-finals of this position or willing to same year at the age of 19, the League Cup. become involved in a new and eventually captained To celebrate this event, the team, contact Jim Barr on the side for seven players spent a morning 07899 862 079. of his 17 caps. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, and put together with students Baseball at Shildon from Tudhoe Grange School in , this exhibition features interna- the 1950s. Don’t miss this football in the 1950s, and Newton Aycliffe Spartans, between 6.30pm and tional caps, amateur shirts opportunity to explore the the peak of the amateur the only baseball club 8.30pm and there is no cost and archive footage from social context of amateur game in the North East. based in the North East for the first month (£10 per of England, is delighted month thereafter). to announce the launch of With the launch of the their Junior Baseball and Junior Academy, the The Tigers are helping the Softball Academy. Spartans are one of the The Academy provides girls very few clubs in the UK Heroes and boys between the ages that offer baseball and of 6 and 16 the chance par- softball from age 6 to 70 ticipate in one of the fast- for boys, girls and adults Shildon-based rugby club to use rugby to provide a gam. This will be held est-growing team sports in alike. the Durham Tigers will hobby for local people of every Friday between 6pm the UK. A spokesperson for the be taking part in a rugby all ages and to help the and 7.30pm. Spartans’ founder, John club, which is looking to tournament at Winlaton community by giving young “If you wish to join any Johnston, who is a qualified forge sponsorship links with Rugby Club on Sunday 18th people a focus. of these sessions the club baseball coach and will local businesses, said, “Our November. They hold weekly training welcome you to come serve as Academy Director vision is to increase par- All proceeds will be sessions for people of all along,” said Phil. said, “Newton Aycliffe ticipation in sport where donated to Help for Heroes ages: on Tuesday evenings For more information Spartans are already an our young players can - a cause the club feel they provide training for about the team, or if you established baseball club develop life skills such as very passionately about, their open age (16+) team are curious about the in the British Baseball team work and leadership, “because of the number of between 6.30pm and 8pm. tournament, there is a Federation Northern as well as building self- young men associated with Also, on Saturdays, Facebook page called “We League and we are keen confidence and for both the game who have died between 10am and 11.30am are Durham Tigers” which to broaden our existing adult and young players to or been seriously injured they provide training for everyone is welcome to baseball and softball gain the health benefits of in Iraq and Afghanistan in their junior teams: the ‘like’. membership by setting up sport participation. recent years,” says the club under 9s and 11s, the under The page keeps everyone our own Junior Academy. “Newton Aycliffe Spartans secretary, Phil Selby. 13s and the under 15s. up to date on sessions that “The academy will help us support equality, openness, The Durham Tigers have They have also received the club are organising as reach even more people fairness, friendship, been based at Sunnydale funding for a weekly touch well as news and photo in the local area, giving sportsmanship and family Leisure Centre in Shildon rugby session, which is a updates. them the opportunity to participation.” since 2010, and they aim non-contact form of the learn and play baseball and “The Spartans have strong softball competitively. links with the local au- Affordable “I would encourage all thorities, local media, KRACK ON KRAFTS WADE FUELS Appliance Repairs kids, who want to try a new schools, other sporting We have moved Heat Logs: £3.00 bag sport, to come down and clubs and are looking to Burnwells: £6.50 bag Washing Machines give baseball and softball strengthen our links to to Norland House, Dumpy Bag Seasoned Tumble Driers a try. No experience in local businesses.” Electric Cookers Hackworth Park Logs: £45.00 either baseball or softball For further details on Industrial Estate, Dishwashers is needed.” either the Junior Academy Vacuum Cleaners The Academy, launched on or sponsorship opportuni- Shildon Delivery available or Free local call out can collect Tuesday 13th November, is ties, contact John Johnston Re-open Saturday Call Nev on Daytime: based at Shildon Leisure at john@newtonaycliffes- Contact Claire 17th November 2012 07823 332 535 Centre. Sessions will partans.co.uk or call 07593 07813 466543 / 772669 Evenings: 01388 722 369 take place every Tuesday 951879. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 588 Friday 16th November 2012 Page 11 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... Spirited comeback keeps the Railwaymen on track

Shildon AFC - 2 A corner on the left could Newton Aycliffe - 1 only be cleared as far as Scorers: substitute Danny Richmond, Woodhouse, 29 who floated a cross to the Flynn, 81 far post. McCabe headed Johnston, 85 low across the box to the towering Flynn who stooped to head home a deserved Newton Aycliffe will equaliser. consider themselves unfor- The home support smelled tunate to have left Dean victory, as did the manager Street with nothing, while who, with six minutes Shildon will insist that their remaining, swapped Jamie second half perfomance Owens for Adam Johnston. merited the final result. It proved to be an inspired The match opened with the substitution. pace and competitiveness A minute later, Shildon were one would expect of a local Shildon are frustrated again as another goalmouth scramble is cleared by the under-pressure awarded a free-kick some 25 derby; both sides moving Newton Aycliffe defence. But Shildon’s dominance eventually paid off. Photo: Neil Edgeley yards from the Aycliffe goal. the ball quickly, defending Defenders piled forward, robustly and attacking with to Woodhouse found Ben It appeared to have the Smith for Ben Christensen packing the box. With urgency. All this, however, Christensen – who was desired effect as a more and the side rearranged Briggs, the regular taker, on resulted in little goal threat having a rare off day – determined side emerged themselves into the 4-3-3 the bench, Johnston stood in the opening fifteen out of position. Finch from the dressing room, im- formation that ended the over the ball. minutes, with most of the found himself the same, mediately forcing the pace first half. The crowd awaited his action taking place in the scrambling backwards to of the game. Playing on the right of the centre, but instead he space between both boxes. cover his goal. Woodhouse Nonetheless, the visitors forward three, Greulich- stepped forward and, with It was perhaps that lack calmly controlled the ball defended resolutely and, by Smith’s energy pulled his first kick of the game, of goal threat from the and floated a left-footed the hour mark, had come and stretched the tiring launched a powerful strike home side that lifted the shot over the stranded closer to extending their defence. The Railwaymen high and wide of the flailing confidence of the visitors, goalkeeper high into the far lead than the home side had were on the front foot, keeper. and after the early probing, corner. to extinguishing it. creating countless chances Five minutes later, when it was the Newtonians who The half-time break led to It was enough for Forrest, but failing to find the break- the final whistle sounded, took the initiative, leading a stern talking-to from the who decided that attack though. the stunned visitors could to the opening goal in the manager, who felt his side would be the best form of With nine minutes hardly comprehend that 29th minute. were poor, failing to press defence. remaining, the Aycliffe their fine performance had A ball into the left channel and generally lackadaisical. On went Billy Greulich- defence finally succumbed. been for nothing. Cricket Club’s AGM Supporters’ bus

Shildon Railway Cricket important, as our club Draw and donations of Shildon AFC Supporters’ clubhouse is open for re- Club holds its Annual must be thoroughly prizes towards this and the Club is running a freshments from 11am. General Meeting at prepared to take on the Christmas Hamper would supporters’ bus to To book a seat, contact Shildon Railway Sports and new challenges presented be gratefully appreciated. for the club’s FA Vase Russ Henderson on 07538 Social Club (the B.R.) on in 2013,” said club Contact John on 773663 match this weekend. 789464. Thursday 22nd November chairman John Brennan. for further details. There are some seats left, Meanwhile, the Supporters’ at 7.30pm. “We hope that anyone costing £6 and £4 for Club is hosting a Race Night All players, members and connected or interested Contact The Crier with all concessions, for anyone fundraiser at the football interested parties are in the future of cricket in who wishes to go along and ground on Saturday night invited to attend. the town will come along your sports stories support the club’s next game after the match. “With the reorganisation of to the meeting.” T: (01388) 775 896 on the road to Wembley. The fun is due to begin cricket across the county, The club will be holding The bus will leave Dean at 7.30pm and all are this meeting is extremely its Annual Christmas Prize E: [email protected] Street at 1.30pm, but the welcome to go along.

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