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Issue No 036 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 7th December 2019

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AN ANNUAL free park- ing period has returned to give festive shoppers a small boost to their Christmas budgets. Durham County Coun- cil has brought back its ‘Free after 3’ offer which sees free parking availa- ble in all council owned car parks after 3pm, every day in December. Off street car parks and on-street spaces will benefit from the waiving of charges, with stickers being placed on all pay- ment machines to let driv- ers know. As well as ‘Free after 3,’ free parking will be avail- able across the county after 10am on Saturday 7th December in all Dur- ham County Council off-street car parks and Mark Solan with Durham Cricket Club’s fast bowler, Chris Rushworth who has been helping prepare the new premises. on-street spaces. This coincides with Small Business Satur- TEAM SOLAN TO EXPAND PREMISES day, a national campaign SPENNYMOOR’S LOCAL dream of the charity’s cated its treatment ther- and basement, taking on which encourages people to ‘shop local’ and sup- cancer charity, the Solan founder, Mark Solan, to apy and hair replacement the whole building. port small businesses in Connor Fawcett Family create a large multi-use services and established Recently it became their communities. Cancer Trust, or Team centre in the town where an office space on the clear that the ground floor Drivers are advised Solan, is set to expand its Team Solan could provide first floor of the building would become availa- that payment machines premises by moving into an enhanced range of in late 2018. ble, but refurbishing the will not be switched off the ground as well as first support services to those It was hoped that if and space and the rest of the at times when charges floor of its building after with a cancer diagnosis in when the Fitness Gym building would be a large are not in place and that the Fitness Gym at 26-28 one, safe, secure, friendly re-located that Team and expensive project. money paid will not be High Street vacated. and welcoming location. Solan would be able to refunded. It has been a long term Team Solan had relo- lease the ground floor CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

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Published at: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Civic Hall Square, Shildon DL4 1AH • Editorial: 01388 775896 • Advertising: 07909 992731 • Email: [email protected] • Online: www.swd.news/spenny • You can read all our sister papers online at www.swd.news: Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter • Shildon & District Town Crier • The Bishop Press For more news from Spennymoor and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Saturday 7th December 2019

SPENNYMOOR NEWS

Published by South West Durham News 3-4 First Floor Offices Shildon Town Council Civic Hall Square Shildon DL4 1AH Editorial: 01388 775896 Advertising: 07909 992731 Email: [email protected] Online: www.swd.news

You can read our Mark Solan and Chris Rushworth get to work preparing the inside of the new premises. sister papers online: TEAM SOLAN TO EXPAND PREMISES FROM PAGE 1 Explaining the approach, vices and help families “Many local businesses www.swd.news/chapter Team Solan volunteer, cope with any kind of can- have responded kindly, Funding has been ear- Ian Machin said: “Aviva cer diagnosis. generously and quickly marked through the Aviva believe that the charities “Our many support ser- with offers of project help Community Fund and that make the biggest vices and activities for fam- and support, including www.swd.news/crier Mark has also appealed impact are those that are ilies are currently scattered Durham County Cricket via a ‘Team Solan DIY given the opportunity to around Spennymoor. Club, with the club’s Chris SOS’ on the charity’s innovate and test new “Creating a support cen- Rushworth helping to pull Facebook page, asking ideas without fear of risk. tre in one building will help down ceilings last week. for any help that local “That’s why they’re us to even more people “To date we have had www.swd.news/bishop businesses could offer. focusing on funding as well as provide many funding pledges amount- Aviva’s involvement small charities with for- more services, include ing to over £12,000. SEND US YOUR STORIES comes after Team Solan’s ward-thinking ideas. crafting, art club, kitchen “We are hoping the If you have a story you successful bid to the Com- “Team Solan’s project training and cooking les- public can also get would like us to cover, we munity Fund last year. falls within Community sons, school holiday activ- involved by donating to would love to hear from you. This year, Team Solan Resilience, one of two ities for children and fam- our crowdfunding, which We are especially has been invited to test key funding areas. We ilies, support groups for can be done at acf.crowd interested in good run Aviva’s new approach also meet Aviva’s goal of different cancers, more funder.co.uk/team-solan- news, be it personal in which they are teaming strengthening communi- volunteering and back-to- transforms-support-services. achievements, local up with Crowdfunder and ties and enabling people work opportunities, more “The cut-off date to fundraising, community inviting a select group of to live well for longer.” focused support groups, receive any funding service or any other previous Aviva Commu- “The goal of the latest and even just the chance pledged by Aviva is positive stories. Call us on nity Fund applicants to project is to improve and for a break for a couple of December 20th, so the 01388 775896 or email take part. expand our support ser- hours with friends. next four weeks are key.” [email protected]

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TRADITIONAL CAROL SERVICE AT WHITWORTH CHURCH IF YOU’RE looking for an setting on Tuesday 10th opportunity to leave all December from 7.30pm. the shopping and plan- There will be contribu- ning behind just for a tions from Brancepeth little while, why not visit Village Choir and the ser- Whitworth Church, next vice will be followed by to Whitworth Hall Hotel to seasonal refreshments. enjoy a traditional Carol You can be sure of a Service in a beautiful warm welcome.

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Bob and Jean Nunn with their card from the Queen and flowers from Spennymoor’s Mayor. Why not save time and money on Christmas cards and send Seasons DIAMOND TIME FOR JEAN AND BOB Greetings to your friends and family with BOB AND JEAN NUNN He had various employ- current home in Middle- a message in our Christmas issue? celebrated sixty years of ment at Fosters Brick- stone Moor 47 years ago. Classifieds cost 42p per word, plus £7.20 marriage recently, receiv- works, Todhills, then Black Bob and his daughter for an optional photograph. ing a card from the Queen & Decker and Courthalds Mandy developed a hobby and a bouquet of flow- Jean started at Dog- of collecting footballers’ The Christmas edition of Spennymoor ers from Spennymoor’s garts after school then autographs, including News will be distributed from Friday Mayor on behalf of the Binchester Glove Factory Stanley Matthews, Bobby 20th December. Town Council. before the family arrived. Moore, Tom Finney, Bob was born in Shil- The couple have two Jimmy Greaves and every The deadline for submissions for this don while Jean was born boys and one girl, Garry, senior footballer playing issue will be noon on WEDNESDAY 18th in Tavistock, Devon, but Duane and Mandy. They in the 1986/87 season. DECEMBER. moved north to Todhills have four grandchildren The massive collec- when she was three years and four great grandchil- tion was later sold with Alternatively, you can submit your old, having been evac- dren. the money raised being messages via email to [email protected] uated during The Blitz They met through a pen donated to charity. or over the phone on 01388 775896 by the which targeted nearby friend who encouraged Jean enjoys walking the Plymouth. Jean to write to Bob, dog, feeding her birds and same deadline. Bob left school at 14 and which she duly did, and attending Rose St Chapel. started at Shildon Wagon the rest is history. The couple celebrated Works before joining the After marrying, they their special occasion Bodytech automotive ltd Navy for 12 years, coming moved to Spennymoor, with a party for family and out as a Petty Officer. then Todhills, then to their friends at their home. Class 4 & 7 MOTs Servicing & Repairs BOILER SERVICING Timing Belts, Clutches ABBIE’S TAXIS Garden Cutz Diagnostics & Air Conditioning INSTALLATION 4, 6 & 8 • PATIO CONSTRUCTION. Laser 4 Wheel Alignment & REPAIRS SEATERS AVAILABLE • FENCING. FRIENDLY RELIABLE • ROTARY CLEANING All Cars & Vans up to 3,500kg We do small SERVICE & SEALING OF PATIOS, plumbing jobs too! COMPETITIVE PRICES PAVING & DRIVEWAYS. Bodyshop with Class A Spray Oven for all vehicle NOW TAKING BOOKINGS • GROUND CARE & and motorbike repairs & re-sprays Tel Paul on FOR CHRISTMAS DAY MAINTENANCE 01388 811611 | [email protected] DON’T DRINK & DRIVE! Free no obligation quotation Compound 18, Tudhoe Industrial Estate, Spennymoor DL16 6TL 07967 679 998 TEL: 07743 301460 or advice, please call Ferryhill Based OR: 01388 818519 01388 812886 or 07967 431821 (PROW FOOTPATH NO.6 SPENNYMOOR PARISH AND FOOTBRIDGE NO 1 BYERS GREEN PARISH) TEMPORARY FOOTPATH AND FOOTBRIDGE The Penny Gill CLOSURE) ORDER 2019 SPEN NYMOOR’S The Council on 28/11/2019 made the above Order under the Road Traffic Regulation www.walkertyres.co.uk Established 1982 Act, 1984 as amended, Section 14 (1) to prohibit all pedestrian traffic from proceeding MAJOR ROCK VENUE on a 15m length of PROW footpath No.6 Spennymoor Parish that includes footbridge Great Deals on New Tyres No.1 Byers Green Parish at Hagg Beck, Byers Green to enable footbridge abutment Sunday 8th December repair works to be undertaken. The alt route is from the western side of the closure in ALEX FAWCETT BAND Free Fitting, New Valve, Balance and Scrap Disposal a southerly direction on footpath No.8, then northerly on footpath No.5 to the eastern Huge Selection of Quality Used Tyres for Car, Van and 4x4 side of the closure and vice versa. The maximum duration of the Order is 6 months. Friday 13th December The works are expected to commence on 9/12/2019. On occasions, alternative dates for THE FINAL POUT DOWN Spennymoor 01388 811468 closure may be necessary and these will be signed accordingly. Gateshead 0191 4911 422 Sunday 15th December 24 hour Mobile Tyre Fitting (07931 526 741) Dated: 7/12/2019 DVD Alignment, Servicing, Brakes, Exhausts, Springs, Helen Lynch Friday 20th December Shock Absorbers, Batteries etc. All major credit cards accepted Head of Legal & Democratic Services STONE IDOLS County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL 17 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNY Walker Tyres, Compound 4, Tudhoe Ind. Est. DL16 6TL

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In Memoriam

In loving memory of Angela Pearl Rowcroft nee Owens Died 15.12.2011, aged 42 years

Deep within our aching hearts Wrapped in the purest gold, Are happy Christmas memories That we spent with you at home They say it’s a beautiful journey From the old world to the new, Someday we’ll make that Local police officers have already begun collecting and distributing the gifts to local residents. journey Which will lead us straight to you OFFICERS HELP BEAT LONELINESS And when we reach that garden SPENNYMOOR AND Fer- “Unfortunately, it saddens us by donating a gift, you If you are aware of any- In which there is no pain, ryhill Police Officers are us that we come across so can leave them at Spenny- one living in the Spenny- We’ll put our arms around you And we’ll never part again hoping to make a differ- many elderly and vulnera- moor Police Station at the moor or Ferryhill area who ence and spread a little ble people who will be cel- front counter. would benefit from a gift cheer to people living ebrating Christmas alone. “Your gift will help bring and a visit from their local Loved and missed every day, alone this Christmas, by “We would love to give a smile to those who beat officers, simply drop forever in our hearts, visiting them and giving a gift to someone who is aren’t as fortunate to be an email to: sam.stephen Mam, Dad & family & Derek xxx them a gift. alone this Christmas. surrounded by loved ones [email protected]. A spokesperson said: “Please can you help this year.” uk. 11 Cheapside Spennymoor ROBINSONS DL16 6QE SALES LETTINGS AUCTIONS SURVEYS www.robinsonsestateagents.co.uk 01388 420444

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TODDLE TIME CANCELLED THE NEXT Toddle Time at Spennymoor Leisure Centre, due on Friday 13th December has been can- celled as the leisure cen- tre will be in use for the general election count. TEAM SOLAN COFFEE MORNINGS TEAM SOLAN’S success- ful coffee mornings con- tinue with a limited run during the festive season. The two events planned Each house and year group at Whitworth Park Academy is collecting separately with all the food to be donated to Durham Foodbank. are in the community halls at Kirk Merrington PUPILS COLLECTING FOR FOODBANK on the 16th, and in Byers Green on the 17th Decem- WHITWORTH PARK The pupils have organised There will be a competi- ber. ber. Both are from 10am Academy is working with for Durham County Coun- tion among the different Members of the pub- until 12noon. the housing association cil to deliver five wheelie years with the group with lic wishing to donate are Livin to help pupils col- bins to the school which the fullest bin winning a invited to join in the cam- lect tinned food to donate will be dressed in suitable free hot chocolate from paign. to Durham Foodbank for Christmas attire ready for the school canteen. Food can be dropped off DONNA’S those who are less fortu- donations to be dropped In addition, the pupils at the school reception nate this Christmas. off. are applying to Livin for and will be split equally LION CABS The pupils are collecting The bins are being kept funding to buy more food across the year groups. donations of tinned food in each of the houses and for the foodbank. Urgently needed food 07447 733 110 from pupils in the school year group bases and Donations have already items include long life Friendly, Reliable, and people in the local pupils wishing to donate begun and will continue milk, fruit juice, instant Female Driver. area. will place their donations until they are delivered to mashed potatoes, tinned Spennymoor Based. Bookings in advance The donated food will be into the wheelie bins at Durham Foodbank at 3pm fish, sugar and jars of cof- advisable. sent to Durham foodbank. their base. on Thursday 12th Decem- fee. Ultimate Flowers Bishop Auckland • Wreaths & Garlands • Christmas Bouquets • Arrangements • Artificial Arrangements • Christmas Vases • Plants The ultimate in flower design

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SPENNYMOOR TOWN COUNCIL 30 High Street, Spennymoor The Town Council are able to offer the above premises for rent. The current monthly rental payable for the premises will be £412.80 (inclusive of VAT). From 1st April 2020 the monthly rent payable will increase to £419.82 (inclusive of VAT). This payment will include water rates and central heating. The tenant will be responsible for all electricity charges. Any parties interested in renting the premises from the Town Council should contact the Town Clerk, in writing, indicating the nature of their intended business, together with a synopsis of their business plan by no later than 12 noon on Friday 20th December 2019. The obtaining of planning consent and all associated costs for any signage and any intended change of use of the premises will be the responsibility of the successful applicant.

All correspondence should be addressed:

‘Private and Confidential’ and ‘For the Attention of the Town Clerk’

Spennymoor Town Council Asda Community Colleague Donna Allinson with Poppy Appeal organiser, Pete Molloy. Town Hall High Street Spennymoor DL16 6DG POPPY APPEAL RAISES OVER £24,000 To be received by 12 noon on Friday 20th December 2019 FOR A fifth consecutive said: “It is always a pleas- Amanda Molloy, who is year the Spennymoor ure to have the Poppy responsible for setting up Poppy Appeal has beaten Appeal, with its fantas- the Poppy Appeal stall in its previous collection tic team that go above Asda and ensuring there computer total, to raise a record expectations every are plenty of volunteers, NEW TO SPENNYMOOR amount of £24,092. year, in our store. To set said of the record break- The main collecting another collection record ing amount raised: “I can’t 62 High Street, Spennymoor point for the Poppy is brilliant, so I would like get over the amount that 01388 304539 | 07597 635942 Appeal in Spennymoor is to thank all our customers has been raised in the Computer Repairs | Mobile Phone Repairs in the town’s ASDA store, for their generosity.” town. Tablet Repairs | Compatable Inks where a stall run by over As well as many other “It just goes to show 10% OFF PHONE REPAIRS THIS DECEMBER WITH THIS ADVERT twenty volunteers, who local businesses and how dear people hold to [email protected] | www.thecomputershopdl5.com covered over 150 hours. schools collecting for the their hearts what mem- The amount raised in Poppy Appeal, a lady had bers of our armed forces ASDA alone was £12,247, donated a poppy blan- have done. which was a record col- ket that she had made “I would like to thank lection for the store. to raffle, Spennymoor Donna and ASDA for their Liaising with the two Town Football Club held help and support, all our Poppy Appeal organis- an Armed Forces Day volunteers for their hard ers, Amanda and Pete at its home game and work during the Poppy Molloy, was Asda Com- had a collection, a lady Appeal, but most of all munity Colleague, Donna knitted her own poppies I would like to thank the Allinson, who ensured and donated all the prof- people of Spennymoor that they and their volun- its and a ‘Spennymoor and the surrounding are teers had everything they 2019’ poppy badge raised for being so generous to needed. £2,171.55. enable another record A thrilled Miss Allinson Poppy Appeal organiser, breaking collection.” David Watson F e r r y h i l l R o o fi n g Plumbing & Heating Bathrooms | Repairs Contractors Underfloor heating For all types of roofing, including flat roofing, Radiator Swaps Gordon Fletcher & Sons guttering, facias & soffits Tel David for a FREE no Independent F amily F uneral Directors Free Estimates - Over 35 years working locally obligation quote on Charles Street, Spennymoor, DL16 7LG 07455 011 379 Tel: 01388 420276 Web: www.GFS.uk.com Call Trev on E: [email protected] 24 hour personal service, 01388 420152 or 07887 886558 We are here for you day or night Private Chapels of Rest CORNER Cooper’s MOTs Our own Mercedes Benz Funeral Fleets ELECTRICS Classes 4 - 7 For all your Electrical Needs Ask us about our personalised Cars - 4x4s - Pick-ups - Vans up to 3500kg pre-payment Funeral Plans No Job Too Small FREE QUOTATIONS Servicing & Repairs - Laser Tracking We also have Chapels in Linden Road, Ferryhill (01740 650558) & Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe (01325 319519) Discounts for OAPs Vehicle Welding Clutches - Brakes - Exhausts Compound 5 Tudhoe Ind Est, Spennymoor, DL16 6TL Tel: 01740 238944 Mob: 07725 205172 Tel: 01388 818800

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Spennymoor Churches’ Christmas Services

St Andrew, Tudhoe Grange St Bartholomew, Sunderland Bridge Christmas Day Sunday 22nd December (4th of Advent) Sunday 15th December 10.30am All-Age Holy Communion 9am Sung Mass, children and families invited to 3pm Messy Christingle decorate church Christmas tree afterwards; Whitworth Church 6pm Carol Service followed by mulled wine Christmas Eve Tuesday 10th December and mince pies 11.15pm Midnight Mass 7.30pm Carol service with Brancepeth Village Choir Christmas Eve 4pm Nativity Play and Short Crib Service, St John, Kirk Merrington Friday 20th December particularly for young children and families; Sunday 22nd December 4pm Relaxed crib service 7pm The First Mass of Christmas, with carols 4pm Christingle and blessing of the crib Sunday 22nd December Christmas Eve 9am Holy Communion Christmas Day 7pm Christmas Communion 11.30pm Midnight Holy Communion 9am The Mass of the Dawn with carols Jubilee Independent Methodist Xcel (Leisure Centre) Sunday 22nd December Trinity Methodist Church, Rosa Street Sunday 22nd December 2pm Children’s Nativity Sunday 8th December 10.30am Christmas Family Service 5.30pm Carol Service 6pm Christmas Connect

St Peter, Byers Green St Charles Roman Catholic Church, Tudhoe Sunday 22nd December Sunday 22nd December Sunday 22nd December 10.30am Christmas Messy Church 6pm Carol Service 3pm Blue Christmas Service (for all who find this or other Christmases difficult) Christmas Eve Christmas Eve 4pm Christmas Eve service 11.30pm Midnight Mass St Paul, Spennymoor Sunday 22nd December Tudhoe Methodist Church, Front Street St David, Tudhoe 10.30am Holy Communion Wednesday 18th December Christmas Eve 4pm Carol service with church choir 9.45am Carol Service 4pm Nativity Play Followed by seasonal refreshments Byers Green Methodist Church Christmas Day Christmas Eve Sunday 15th December 10am All Age Christmas Eucharist 4pm Christingle and Nativity service 6pm Carol Service with Spennymoor Town Band

Helen Vote For Real Change with Labour: Goodman

Standing alongside & working with you Put £40bn into the NHS & £8bn for social care

30 hours free childcare for all 2, 3 & 4 year olds

Scrap the 5 Week Wait and Universal Credit

“Helen has been a really effective champion of Transfer power and investment to the North Geothermal Energy. She understands the potential of using warm water from old mines to create new jobs Cut energy bills & reform business rates and tackle climate change: all part of Labour’s Green Industrial Revolution. ” Freeze income tax and NI rates for everyone - - Andrew, Spennymoor except those who earn over £80,000 a year.

Promoted by Phil Hunt on behalf of Helen Goodman, both at 1 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EN.

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NICK BROWN Your LOCAL Parliamentary Candidate for BISHOP AUCKLAND

Standing up for both constituency and national voters who are disillusioned by the behaviour of the traditional parties, who feel their voices are unheard and that there is a sickness at the heart of UK politics.

I'll be holding a local Ask Me Anything session:

Mon 9/12, 6 -> 7pm: Ask Me Anything, Main Hall, Shildon Civic Hall (DL4 1AH)

All are welcome.

www.nick-brown.net [email protected]

@Bishop4Brexit /NickBrown.Bishop4Brexit MY PLEDGE TO YOU MY PLEDGE TO YOU If elected to represent the Bishop Auckland constituency, I pledge:

- To represent the voters and businesses of the Bishop Auckland constituency to the very highest levels of customer service and professionality. - To vote in Westminster according to the wishes of constituents rather than based on my own beliefs. - To develop new technological solutions to facilitate the determination of constituent's views on specific local and national matters. - To shift the focus of UK politics towards more Direct and Delegated Democracy and away from Representative Democracy. - To be paid no more than the average national wage, any excess being donated to charity. - To claim only those expenses absolutely essential to my work and to be reasonable in my requirements. - To have a running total of how much money I have cost the taxpayer and where it was spent always publicly available via my website. - To personally intervene on any matter brought to my attention by a voter or business in the Bishop Auckland constituency. - To offer voters a Right of Recall better than that offered by existing legislation. Nick Brown Find out more at https://nick-brown.net/#my-pledge Published and promoted by Nick Brown, Woodside Lodge, Witton Park, DL14 0DU, and by Paul Oakden on behalf of The Brexit Party, at 83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW.

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WISHING YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS

To request a Free Safe and Wellbeing Visit call us on 0345 2234221, email us at [email protected] .

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SPENNYMOOR LIBRARY IN DECEMBER THIS MONTH, Spenny- until 4.30pm, adults can meets from 10.30am until moor Library will be host- Get Creative, with a variety 11.30am. ing its usual weekly activ- of crafting activities. Most activities at the ities, with Discover Digital On Saturdays, at 11am, library are free. - for all ages - on Mondays children can visit to listen For more information, from 10am until noon. to Saturday Stories. call 03000 269531 or ask Toddle Time, which Also this month, on at the desk. takes place during term Thursday 12th, the Read- The library will close time only, is for under ing Group takes place for Christmas at 7pm on 5s every Thursday from from 11am until noon, Monday 23rd December 10.30am - 11.30am. while on Thursday 17th, and reopen on Thursday On Fridays, from 2pm the New Reading Group 2nd January. ST JOHN’S NEW ACTIVITIES AT TUDHOE INVITES AND SPENNYMOOR CENTRES 16-year-old Michael Ingleby needs to raise a further £900 . VILLAGERS TO TUDHOE AND Spenn- Council and Spennymoor SPONSOR MICHAEL’S PERU DECORATE CROSS ymoor Communities Police. Together project has On Monday nights, youth WORLD CHALLENGE ST JOHN’S Church in some new events and sessions are free at Tud- Kirk Merrington is inviting activities for residents at hoe Community Centre SPENNYMOOR’S MICHAEL of students will have the villagers to put a shiny both Tudhoe Community with youth workers Dan- Ingleby, 16, is fundrais- opportunity to continue Christmas decoration on Centre and Spennymoor ielle and Laura. There’s ing for his school’s Peru this work. the cross outside church. Youth and Community a giant screen Xbox, air Expedition 2020. The expedition is being A spokesperson said: Centre. hockey, games, crafts and Throughout August and organised and facilitated “Maybe you would want to The RushHour project chill out space. November, as part of by World Challenge. Their dedicate the decoration in at Spennymoor Youth and There will be a Disco and his fundraising, Michael expeditions in the devel- memory of someone who walked 10,000 steps a oping world teach life is missing this Christmas, Community Centre offers Christmas Café at Spenn- free sports and team ymoor Youth and Com- day. His target is £4,285, skills, stretch comfort or maybe just because it’s which must be reached by zones and expand minds Christmas. We suggest a games with sports coach, munity Centre on Sunday 10th May 2020. However, outside the classroom. shiny one so that it twin- David Curry every Friday 15th December from despite all his hard work, In Peru, Michael would kles in the light.” from 6-7pm during term 2pm-4pm with a visit from he currently has a short- be involved in practical The decorations will be time to get fit and have Santa. Tickets are £1 for fall of £900. and educational work taken from the cross on fun, followed by pizza for 11 years and under. Buy Michael is currently including building, paint- 6th January, so villagers young people aged 11 and tickets at syaca.events. who wish to retrieve theirs over. idloom.com/christmas- attending sixth form at ing and decorating, should do so prior to that The project is in partner- disco-2019 or call Michael St Leonard’s Catholic sports coaching, teaching date. ship with Durham County on 07572 043594. School in Durham, who, English and parish work. for a number of years, If you would like to sup- have been supporting port him, any donation TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS FREE Legal Surgery the work of the Parish of would be most welcome. 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10 Saturday 7th December 2019 For more news from Spennymoor and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news BOXING CLUB PUTS ON ITS ANNUAL SHOW Gray of Kenton Boxing a very strong K. Case of Club, Newcastle a stand- Tigers Gym in Leeds. ing count before going on Six cracking supporting to win on points. contests left the sell-out In an all-action junior crowd very happy with the bout Spenny’s Henry display of skill and talent Orton kept very busy every on an afternoon of first round and won on points class amateur boxing. against R. Parr from For- Head Coach, Robert Ellis rest Hall, Newcastle. said: “I would like to say a Carmel Carey took the huge thank you to every- best junior award of the body who donated to local night with a very well- 5-year-old girl Perrie Fer- schooled and confident nandez, who is fighting display against E. Hibbert Leukaemia. from Chadderton Boxing At the interval everyone Club in Oldham. got out of their seats to Macy Gallone faced a throw money into the ring tough opponent in J. Bar- for her, raising an amazing dauskas from Lincoln. £765, which is proof that Macy, who is on fire at we really do have the best the moment, looked com- supporters ever. posed throughout to take “Mum, Michelle and dad, the points decision. David want to say they Luke Bell took the best were overwhelmed with Left to right: D.Brown, R.Ellis, Dr A. Henderson, C.Carey, L.Bell, M.Thompson, B.Ellis and E. Spowart. senior trophy of the night your generosity and thank SPENNYMOOR BOX- The show opened with Jansen was very disap- showing superior boxing you from the bottom of ING Academy staged a a skills contest between pointed to be pulled out of skills and neat combina- their hearts. 14-bout extravaganza Spennymoor’s Thomas show when his opponent tions to take a split deci- “Finally, thank you to recently at the town’s Lei- Nicholson and O Wilson weighed in too heavy. sion against a very strong club doctor Andrew Hen- sure Centre. from Barnard Castle. Both Alex is training so hard N. Forrest from Barnard derson, matchmaker Neil The Academy displayed boys displayed tremen- and is one to watch this Castle. McCormick, and all of our some very good pros- dous skills and good foot- season. There were narrow dedicated coaches. Our pects and showed that work and were a credit to Ellis Dixon came out in defeats for Bradley Smith, next show is next year on this club is still thriving their clubs. Round One on a mission Steven Nicholson and sen- Saturday 11th April at the after 30 years. Spennymoor’s Alex and gave opponent K. ior, Brad Ellis who boxed same venue.

16 High Street, Spennymoor | 01388 612190 Spennymoor High Street saw the addition of another service provider recently, in the form of Castledene Sales & Lettings. The branch is really exceptional with its state of the art facilities. It is a welcomed addition to the high street with its eye-catching shop front and prominent position across from the arcade. Castledene Sales & Lettings has been operating for just over 11 years and has subsequently grown to an impressive 10 branches, covering most of the North East. Castledene was founded back in 2006 by John Paul who opened his 1st branch in Easington, , managing around 50 properties. Fast forward to 2019 the company manages over 2,000 properties and sells over 500 homes a year across the ten branches. In a time when many agents are scaling back with the uncertainty of Brexit, as well as new legislation such as the tenant fee ban, its encouraging to see a business like Castledene doing the opposite, going from strength to strength. The premises was previously a Thai boxing gym Wolf Thai Boxing, so there has been a lot of work involved in refurbishing it to the standard it is today. Castledene offer lettings, property management, sales, auctions, financial services and their innovative service "rent to own" which help buyers who are struggling with deposits or previous bad debt to get onto the property market, and also gives sellers another strategy to sell their property. Managing Director Adele says: “We are delighted to have secured a premises in Spennymoor. From the time we spent doing research into the area and certainly since opening the branch it has been clear that we are able to provide local residents something a little different and we are raring to go”. Branch Manager Nicola Vicarage comes with a wealth of property experience after working in the property industry for over 10 years now. Nicola said: “We have only been open a week now and already the response has been fantastic. Many of the locals have popped their heads in to say hi, or popped in for a chat which has been great. I can’t wait to start selling and renting houses in Spennymoor and showing people exactly what we have to offer.” Castledene have some fantastic offers on selling and renting your home, so if you want to see how they can help to get you moving then why not call in for cuppa and a biscuit and one of their friendly staff will be happy to talk you through what they can do for you. You can find Castledene Sales & Lettings at 16 High Street, Spennymoor, DL16 6DB or give them a call on 01388 612190, alternatively you can drop them an email at [email protected]. You can also follow them on Facebook where you can find an abundance of property related advice, local news, competitions and much, much more.

11 For more news from Spennymoor and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Saturday 7th December 2019 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... SPENNYMOOR TOWN YOUTH FC BRINGS SCHOOLS TOGETHER remember for years to come. “Every child played with a smile on their face and socialised with kids from other schools as well. They were all very well behaved throughout. “The children, the par- ents and the schools should all be proud of themselves. We’ve been overwhelmed by the response and positive feedback. “There have been schools already asking when they can come back. “I’d like to thank Asda for providing some refresh- ments for the day and NERAMs for providing event first aid and safety measures. Together with All teams taking part in the tournament at The Brewery Field. Ox Close (boys) and Toft Hill (girls) were the winners. Photo: Gavin Lowe some young leaders from MORE THAN 280 children November as part of the The boys’ winners were and opportunity, provid- Durham Sixth Form and took part in a special foot- club’s strategy to increase Ox Close Primary School, ing every child with a some of our coaches ball tournament hosted engagement with schools Spennymoor and the girls’ chance to take part and, from the academy itself, by Spennymoor Town in the area. winners were Toft Hill most importantly, enjoy everyone came together Youth FC looking to book The competition was Primary School, Bishop themselves. to deliver a superb event.” their place in prestigious split into a girls’ and a Auckland. “We operate a football- Every child who took regional finals. boys’ six-a-side tour- Andy Lowe, Head of for-all approach at Spenn- part in the day received The National League nament, the winners of Academy at Spennymoor ymoor Town and we want a commemorative medal Trust Under 11s Cup 2020 which will go on to repre- Town Youth FC, said: “It to offer young people in and certificate. saw Spennymoor Town sent Spennymoor Town was truly humbling to see the area a variety of ways All have been invited host 20 schools on their at the regional finals in more than 280 children to engage with the sport back to The Brewery Field stunning new pitch at The March 2020. from the area playing at and the club. to sample a matchday Brewery Field stadium, The winners of those our new state-of-the-art “Today was one of those in the National League in conjunction with the regional finals earn the facility. days the children will North. National League Trust. tantalising chance to play “The day was about The tournament took at Wembley Stadium in a much more than football. place on Thursday 14th national final. It was about community FERGUSON AERIALS TILING Andrew’s Roofing Digital TV Aerial & BESPOKE TILING GUTTER CCTV Installers CLEANING Chimney Stacks - Ridge Tile Bathrooms | Kitchens Repairs - Brickwork Repointed ü Competitive Price Conservatories | Wet Room Gutters & Downpipes Cleaned R W LANDSCAPES - Flat Roofs - Slating & Tiling - ü Quality Materials Ceramics | Porcelain No Ladders Used Grass cutting from £10 Felting and Pointing - Guttering ü Fast & Reliable Over 15 years’ experience Soffits, fascias & conservatories All garden maintenance - Fibre glass flat roofing 0 1 3 8 8 7 2 0 9 9 4 Tel Waine on cleaned Patios, Drives, Fencing with 20 year guarantee naylorsaerials.co.uk 07468 558 285 Gutters repaired and/or renewed Power Cleaning Free Estimates Tel Robert: 07841 395 743 07519 376870 Tel 01388 605489 (local) Locally Based 15 Tudhoe Industrial Estate [email protected] 07986 217936 Spennymoor, DL16 6TL Tel: 01388 817691 MALCOLM FOSTER ELECTRICIAN 3D FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT PAINTER www.armstrong-electrics.co.uk SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE & DECORATOR Do you find it difficult to get someone to come out and do a small job? 27 Years’ Experience ◊ Fault Finding / Repairs ◊ Landlord Inspections CAR TYRES - COMMERCIAL TYRES - REPAIRS Free Estimates & Advice ◊ Extra Lights and Sockets ◊ Qualified Electrician ◊ New Fuse Boards ◊ Fully Insured BALANCING - WHEEL ALIGNMENT Tel: 01388 819450 ◊ Rewires ◊ Reliable Service Mob: 07989 442562 ◊ P. A.T Testing ◊ Satisfaction Guaranteed MOBILE FITTING - FLEET MANAGEMENT I WILL ASSURE YOU OF A QUICK RESPONSE AND A REASONABLY PRICED SERVICE Call Gary on: 01388 326050 Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-2pm

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