Published at: Friday 6th January 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 799 Civic Hall Square, , 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] Jean brings in the New Year Town Council support with centenary birthday party for lighting concerns

At Shildon Town Council’s along the Shildon bypass December meeting, coun- with the minutes noting cillors received Durham that: “Concern also be County Council’s proposals expressed on the proposed to remove a total of fifty removal of lighting columns lighting columns in Shildon: on the Shildon By-Pass eight along Busty Bank and (Road A6072) as this is a 42 along two stretches of footpath used by members the A6072 Shildon bypass. of the public and particu- Councillors added their larly the Shildon Running concerns to those previ- and Athletic Club who use ously expressed by Shildon the footway as part of Running Club, saying in their training regime. The the draft minutes of the removal of street lighting meeting that there were would be a personal safety fears about “personal matter to users.” safety, and the perception Feedback from the Town of personal safety” along Council and Running Club Busty Bank. will be used before a final “The footway is frequently decision is made on the used by a significant removal of lights. number of the general Having learned of the public as a walking/ proposals to remove the cycling route to and from lights in the Town Crier Centenarian, Jean Foster is presented with a bouquet of flowers by Shildon Town Mayor, work at the South Church (issue 796, County Council Enterprise Park also as propose to remove 50 Cllr Trish Pemberton, on the occasion of her hundredth birthday on 30th December. a route to Eldon and street lights), Shildon The bells were ringing two A card from the Queen was Cllr Trish Pemberton. ,” say the Running Club expressed days before the New Year complimented by a bouquet Jean was born in Freville minutes. their objection to the pro- in Hackworth Close as of flowers from Shildon Street and went to St Councillors expressed posals, warning that the Jean Foster celebrated her Town Council, personally John’s School, leaving at similar concerns about 100th birthday. delivered by Town Mayor, 14 years of age when she the removal of lights Continued on page 3 moved to Scarborough to work in services for a year before moving to London for three years. Funeralcare She returned home from MOTs, SERVICING AND REPAIRS London and worked at Providing a caring personal service available the famous Doggarts store TEL: 01388 778070 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. in Bishop Auckland as an agent, remaining in the job Pre-paid Funeral Plans - Memorial Masonry - Floral Tributes for the next 28 years. AIR-CON In 1939 she married Norris, Ferryhill Funeralcare who passed away in 1968, Dean House, 8-10 Parker Terrace, DL17 8JY at St Andrew’s Church RE-GAS 01740 651 329 in South Church. Norris www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare worked as a riviter at ONLY £40 Shildon Shops. The couple moved to Scott Street after their marriage BLINDS FACTORY SHOP and Jean remained there Gibson's Funeral until she moved to her MEASURE & FITTING present address 24 years Services FREE buy direct from the ago at the age of 76. Established over 140 years. factory and save £££’s A keen globe trotter, Jean FREE has travelled all over the Association Street, Shildon. HOME SELECTION SERVICE world, including to Russia, Our office hours are Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Canada, North America, Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 10am - 2pm. Closed Wed. the Far East and all over Or by appointment on Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 Europe. Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU She celebrated the special Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds occasion surrounded by 01388 772244 www.siestablinds.com family and friends. 24 hour on call service.

Fully archived online at shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 799 Friday 6th January 2017 Page 1 n Crier Shildon w ict o Classifieds & Dist r T

All about local people...

Passed Away In Memoriam In Memoriam Congratulations Acknowldegements

Fred Brownless Ann Scott Treasured memories of a Haines & Richardson The family of the late dearly loved Brother Of Shildon 3rd January Charles Acriviadis Ray Clarkson Suddenly on 23rd December Can’t believe its been one Would like to thank the year since we lost you And dearly loved Sister residents of Shildon for Family and friends are rallying round on this very invited to Wear Valley Patricia Walker sad occasion. We are truly Crematorium to celebrate (Nee Clarkson) humbled by all the love and Fred’s life at 11am on support. Special thanks Monday 9th January My broken heart will never Always in our hearts, mend, to the venerable Shirley Garry, Donna, Harley My memories of you will Griffiths for the service & Jasmine never end, at St John’s. Many thanks xxx My tears will never dry, to Gibson’s Funerals for their help. Above all we Family flowers only please. My love for you will never die are forever thankful to Donations in memory can be all of Charles’ friends and made for the Riverside View neighbours for being here Care Home, . Congratulations on the Engagement of Charlie for us at all times. Haines and John Richardson Joan Pearson Loving Sister Ann, on the 17th December 2016. Paul & family 20.12.2006 The Crier 10th Anniversary Would like to thank the Memories of someone Hannah Collingwood Wednesday Line Donations special Birthdays Wishing you both all the for their kind donation, 25.12.16 It’s difficult to understand very best for the future, raised at a recent charity Why you’re no longer here love from Mam, Granma, night. All donations are very Yet sometime’s, when I Kathleen Andy and not forgetting gratefully received towards close my eyes 7.1.17 Darcie the running costs of the You feel so very near x paper. For you were someone special And much loved in every Services Services way That’s why you’re still remembered MOVING A THING? Carpets fitted & re-fitted With affection every day From £14. Call Phil. By time-served fitter Phone 01325 321084 07985 350 188 You left me with warm or 07790 509 925 memories Christmas day you went And they are mine to keep away, up above with the We’ll never be apart one you love, The bond between us was But we still cry a tear every too deep Happy 60th Birthday Do you night for you to be back in Kathleen our lives. If I could have one wish One dream that could have So Angels up above come true 60! Wrap Hannah up in love Then I would wish will all We loved you from the my heart Lots of love, start For one more day with you Christine, Clyde & Mam leaflets It won’t stop, it’s from the heart for your Love from us all Congratulations x Your loving Husband George and Sons Richard, Tony business? & Alan MacKay & Dawson xx xx xx xx Funeral to be held at St John’s Church, 12.30pm The Crier is delivered Tuesday 10th January by Rev Graham Collingwood to (Son). Wake at Old Shildon Club. Joan Blackett around 11th January 2007 6,000 Christmas Memories Treasured memories of a dear Mam and Grandma homes Ann Scott Missing you still and always will Our first Christmas without you Congratulations Archie & Leaflets distributed Catherine on your recent Engagement from just 3p each. Love from all your family Call xxx Always remembered, Garry, Donna, Harley & (01388) 775 896 Jasmine All the best for the future, xxx From everyone at The Crier to arrange distribution Page 2 Friday 6th January 2017 Issue 799 Shildon & District Town Crier Town Council add to Running Eat wise and Club’s street lighting objection exercise

A free weekly group is son. launching in Shildon this For more information month, aimed at helping contact Jamie Measor on people look good and feel 07711 590 423. great. If getting fitter is also part Well being for life will of your New Year’s health host the session every kick, Well being for life is Thursday, between 5.30pm also hosting a new gentle and 6.30pm at Sunnydale circuit for beginners class Leisure Centre from 12th at Shildon Methodist January. Church. Members can take part in The class starts on Tuesday a weekly weigh-in, receive 10th January, between advice on healthy eating 10am and 11am. and learn about diet and To book a place, or for nutrition. more information contact “Shift those extra Christ- Lauren on 07525 815 173 or mas pounds and come and email lauren.copping@pcp. join us!” said a spokesper- uk.net. The life of James

Durham County Council is planning to remove eight street lights along Adelaide Raine (Busty) Bank as well as 42 lights along the Shildon bypass. Image: Google Earth Mike Stansfield is to give an court judge. From page 1 John Reed said: “I can “If this option is of interest illustrated talk at Middridge The talk will be held on advise that the Council’s to Shildon Town Council History Society on James Thursday 12th January switch off could lead to the proposal to remove the then we will be pleased to Raine (1791-1858), the black- from 7.30pm in Mid- demise of the successful street lighting is part of provide a quotation.” smith’s son from Ovington dridge Village Hall. club, which has produced the ongoing Street Lighting A similar Service Level near Barnard Castle who “Everyone is most several nationally-ranked Energy Reduction Project Agreement was imple- became a learned scholar, welcome,” said a spokes- athletes: “At least once a which was approved by mented in Ferryhill and as well as an ecclesiastical person. week we use one, or both, the Council’s Cabinet on 12 Chilton when lighting of the roads where the December 2012.” along the A167 bypass was proposed lighting changes However, he went on to say threatened in 2015. are,” they said. that: “The consultation on Ferryhill Town Council Weekly jumble sale “If the proposed changes the risk assessments is still agreed to pay Durham are confirmed it would be open and I can confirm that County Council £3,324 per The Salvation Army on Tuesday 10th January from too unsafe for the running [Shildon Running Club’s] annum in order to keep Cross Street, Shildon, re- 10am. club to use either route comments will be taken 37 columns switched on commences its monthly Admission is free and there and we would be left with into account before the along local stretches of the Jumble Sale - which takes will be lots of bargains and very limited long run op- risk assessments are final- bypass after the County place on the second refreshments available to portunities that start and ised and final determina- Council declared it would Tuesday of the month - on purchase. finish in Shildon. tions made. no longer pay for them “As we have several “If Shildon Town Council from the county budget. members training for would like to discuss the The ten-year service level Andrew’s Roofing A. Francis springtime marathons (and risk assessments then I will agreement meant that The complete roofing service Roofing & Building have had every year) they be pleased to offer them the County Council will New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs From a single slate to a new roof may be forced to move an on-site meeting with our continue to maintain the Slating & Tiling - Felting Gutters cleaned and inspected to other running clubs to independent Road Safety lights for the next ten and Pointing Chimney repairs train with and ultimately Auditor. years. UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits Repointing to brickwork this may jeopardise the “If following the consulta- In order to finance the No job too small continuation of the senior tion on the risk assessment agreement, Ferryhill Town & Flat Roofing Specialist group completely.” we determine that the Council said it would fund Free Estimates Tel: 01388 833853 In an emailed response to street lights are safe to the agreement by raising Tel 01388 605489 Mob: 07811 848228 the Running Club on behalf remove they may still be the annual Council Tax by 07986 217936 Established 1987 of Cllr Brian Stephens, retained under a Service £1 per annum for the lower Durham County Council’s Level Agreement funded by bands and £1.50 for the Head of Technical Services, Shildon Town Council. highest band.

Door SHILDON Have Fun and Keep Fit with Sarah Elizabeth Repair LOCKSMITH Advertise in Mondays Specialist 6:30 to 7:30pm 24 HOUR The Shildon & District Dianne CALL OUT White Dance We offer gain entry, Academy, Cross Lock changes and Town Crier St, Shildon, DL14 1PF door & window repair Contact Jeff Ridley on Covers all local areas (01388) 775896 or 0790 999 2731 See you there! Tel: 01388 741114 or email [email protected] www.shildonlocksmiths.co.uk Any questions ring Sarah on 07986 921 118 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 799 Friday 6th January 2017 Page 3 B&M save the day after Asda Poetry Corner cancel skaters’ bag pack

Untitled By Lawrence Whensley

When spring escapes winter break

Bleak and frozen land

When Frost and Claus

Are behind closed doors

Spring warms the troubled land

Snow will melt

Streams will swell

Enhanced by rain

A sodden hell

Skies of grey

That thunderous smell

Howling winds

The first Bluebell

Then spring shows grace

To summer’s face

Beauty all around

Long hot summer evenings

Heaven on earth we’ve found Members of Spectrum North East Roller Skating Club raised over £478 at B&M Bargains.

Before too long Spectrum North East artistic roller skating club, joined in with carol singing Roller Skating Club have which trains at Sunnydale and taking Christmas gifts The summer’s gone expressed their appre- Leisure Centre on Sundays to bungalows in Shildon. ciation to the manager between 2.30 and 4.30pm. The club then had a fan- Fall shades the mighty trees and staff of Shildon’s B&M The customers at B&M tastic Christmas Party at Yellows and greens Bargains store, who kindly generously donated Planet Leisure in Newton allowed the group to bag £478.82 in total, which will Aycliffe which included Crisp carpet leaves pack after a last minute go into the club’s fund to roller skating, buffet, cancellation at Asda in be used towards transport disco and a visit from Amassed upon the ground Bishop Auckland. to competitions next year. Santa. A spokesperson for the “Thank you B&M for The club’s next focus is Then so soon the mighty moon group said, “Our children making this happen, your its Club Show - Joseph Shields a tired eye were all geared up and had support is appreciated so and his Amazing Techni- decorated buckets ready very much,” continued the colour Dreamcoat - held And so then back to winter to raise funds at Asda spokesperson. on Sunday 15th January at when, to our surprise, we Skaters also fund raised Sunnydale Leisure Centre Until the day we die went to sign the forms only at the Christmas proces- at 3pm. Tickets are avail- to be told that they had sion and have been busy able on the door (adults cancelled our Christmas in the town working with £3, children £2). No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE bag pack. Shildon Alive to help with For more information like “We are aware that our organising, wrapping and the group on facebook at REPAIR CENTRE club was not the only delivering parcels to the www.facebook.com/spec- cancellation, they also community. They also trumartisticrollerskating/ Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, cancelled a team raising Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums money for cancer research. We made some phone calls Advertise in FULL Highly qualified Engineers to and were amazed to be given two fantastic slots at your door FREE OF CHARGE Shildon B&M.” COLOUR in The Crier The team went along Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 on Saturday 17th and Contact Jeff Ridley for details A&R ELECTRICS GROUP Friday 23rd December and had lots of fun in on 01388 775896 store, packing bags and raising awareness of the or 0790 999 2731 Page 4 Friday 6th January 2017 Issue 799 Shildon & District Town Crier An introduction to Timothy Hackworth pupils DCC bring festive cheer to residents

Locomotionmodels.com anyone just starting out will present a series of in the hobby, or thinking talks during 2017, giving about converting to DCC. railway modellers the op- Simon will explain what portunity to learn more DCC is, how it works, and about their hobby and will try to answer any develop new skills. questions. The first talk will take Tickets for the talk are place in the Hackworth £2.50 each, which includes Room at Locomotion: The tea or coffee. Tickets are National Railway Museum available from the gift at Shildon on Saturday 14th shop at Locomotion or January, 2017, starting at from www.locomotion- 10.30am. models.com. The speaker is Simon from For more information, SHModelmaking, and the call the Locomotionmod- topic is An Introduction to els.com team on 01904 DCC. This talk is ideal for 685785. Raby through the ages

The next meeting of Shildon Monday 6th February with and District Flower Club the monthly flower arrang- The children performed Christmas Carols to residents and their families. takes place on Monday, ing demonstration entitled 9th January at 7.30pm in Around Every Corner, pre- Shildon Civic Hall, when sented by Area Demonstra- Children from Timothy Carols for the residents. make time to chat with historian Robert Hillary tor, Audrey Foster, from Hackworth Primary School A spokesperson for the everyone. We would like to will give an illustrated talk Whitby. visited Holly Lodge Care home said, “The children thank the children, as well entitled Raby Through the These events are free to Home on Maddison Street are always very popular as Mrs Tillotson for organ- Ages. members and £5 for visitors before Christmas, where with the residents when ising the visit and for her This will be followed on (pay on the door). they performed Christmas they come in to sing and continued support.”

live happy! with Slimming World

Coundon & Leeholme Jubilee Fields Community St John’s Church Hall, Welfare Hall Centre, Shildon Shildon Tuesdays 3.30, 5.30 & 7.30pm Thursdays 5 & 7pm Mondays 5 & 7pm Wednesdays 9.30 & 11.30am Fridays 9am (NEW GROUP) Tel Paul 07527 488 632 Tel Judith 07973 460 919 Tel Vivien 07941 812 390

slimmingworld.co.uk 0344 897 8000

Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 799 Friday 6th January 2017 Page 5 Grass Roots exhibition Letters Have your say... From the 1940s until the throughout this period. turn of the century, many The Auckland & District County Durham villages League is the main one D e a r Ed i t o r, had their own football featured, but it is hoped team competing in one that other local league From its very beginnings, The Salvation Army has been instrumental of several local leagues. teams from Crook and in helping people who face hardship. This has been the case here in These leagues were well Darlington will be on show Shildon for over 100 years. supported during this time, also. In addition, there will often with more than one be a display of trophies division. awarded to league and cup The supply of food parcels has been a regular part of support given Durham Amateur Football winners over the years. and it continues as we work together with the Durham Christian Trust’s “Grass Roots” Locomotion: The NRM at Partnership in our Food Banks which operate on Monday (2 – 4pm) exhibition – on display at Shildon is open daily from and Thursday (10am – 2pm). Locomotion: The National 10am to 4pm, and parking Railway Museum at Shildon and admission are free of from Monday 16th January charge. The first “Job Centres” were created by William Booth long before to Thursday 16th February For more information, any government thought of it and here in Shildon our Employment – displays photographs of call the museum on 01388 Plus centre runs on a Wednesday morning from 9am till 12 noon, a selection of these teams 777999. giving people an opportunity to not only do job searches online but also educational courses with support if required, in a warm, Annual panto time friendly, safe and encouraging environment. at the Civic Hall Again this Christmas, we have been heavily involved in toy, gift and food distribution. Over 400 children (from birth to 18) in the It’s pantomime time at the the two henchmen, as they locality that Shildon Corps serves have received toys and gifts. Civic Hall... Oh Yes It Is! bungle their way through Families struggling to make ends meet have received food parcels. And the annual Tearaways the show. So why does The Salvation Army do all this? Because of our Christian Youth Theatre show this “The group have provided faith and commitment to God and following one of our mottos – year is Snow White and the lots of music, songs and “With heart to God and hand to man”. 7 Dwarfs. dances throughout the two A spokesperson for The hour show for your enter- So how has this all happened? Tearaways said, “The group tainment too.” have kept to the traditional Performances are taking It’s through the generosity of individuals who have donated to toy story of Snow White, along place on Thursday 26th, appeals personally, or through companies who have organised similar with the familiar names Friday 27th and Saturday appeals for food and gifts. of the Dwarfs. You will 28th January at 7.30pm, be able to boo and hiss at with a final show on Sunday the awful Wicked Queen, 29th January at 2pm. To you we say a heartfelt “thank you” on behalf of those who have cheer as the valiant Prince Tickets, priced at £5.50 received whom you will probably never meet. Without you we could rescues the young Princess, for adults and £3.50 for not do all we do to continue to meet the needs of people in our have a good laugh at children, can be pre- community. Chuckles the court jester booked by calling 01388 as well as Plant and Heck 774838. Thank you for your continued support in helping us to help others. A 60’s celebration May you all have a blessed 2017. Linda Watson Major Travelin Band will be re- the Bandits, the Searchers turning to Elm Road WMC and the Small Faces. for the annual John Hay There will also be a Memorial 60’s Celebration bumper auction, raffle and Night next month. tombola. The event will be hosted All funds raised will be in This week in History by Joe Allon, former New- aid of Diabetes UK, the castle, Chelsea and Hartle- Prosthetic Limb Centre at pool footballer, plus other James Cook Hospital and 4 January 1642 5 January 1757 6 January 1839 surprise guests. Shildon Football Club, all of King Charles I of England Louis XV of France survives The most damaging storm There will be sounds from which played a large part sends soldiers to arrest an assassination attempt by in 300 years sweeps across the 60s and 70s from bands in John’s life. members of Parliament, Robert-François Damiens, Ireland, damaging or de- like The Who, the Beatles, The fundraiser takes place commencing England’s slide the last person to be stroying more than 20% of Bad Company, Smokie and on Saturday 4th February into civil war. executed in France by the houses in Dublin. from 7.30pm till late. drawing and quartering, a Tickets, priced at £6, are traditional and gruesome Heating & available from Elm Road form of capital punishment. Plumbing Services Club or by calling Sue Charlton on 07443 042 January 1931 January 1918 January 1822 Gas Safe Registered 862, or Andrew Malcolm on 7 8 9 Guy Menzies flies the first U.S. President Woodrow The Portuguese prince Pedro Boiler Servicing 07717 204 325. Repairs solo non-stop trans-Tasman Wilson announces his I of Brazil decides to stay in Upgrades Aqua Hand Car Wash flight (from Australia to New “Fourteen Points” for the Brazil against the orders of All Plumbing & Gas Work Dabble Duck Industrial Zealand) in 11 hours and 45 aftermath of World War I. the Portuguese King João Free Quotes minutes, crash-landing on VI, beginning the Brazilian Estate Shildon. Phone Paul on New Zealand’s west coast. independence process. 07967 679 998 Car Wash to Full Valets Ferryhill Based Tel: 07502 268 483 Page 6 Friday 6th January 2017 Issue 799 Shildon & District Town Crier Greenfield students travel to Neighbours dig deep Old Trafford for brave Jacob

Shildon residents have been helping brave young Jacob The students enthralled in the match, which was a 4-0 victory for the home side. Jones in his battle against Neuroblastoma. On Thursday 24th “In the run up to the trip were excited to see the Residents of Plevna Mews showed no sign of disease November a group of students worked extremely game and they were not displayed their caring side and that he was in remis- 28 students, from both hard to ensure that they disappointed as Manches- in the festive season when sion. the Aycliffe and Shildon secured the amount of ter United had the full they generously donated “Although this was a campuses of Greenfield points necessary” while team out (meaning that to help raise funds for the fantastic achievement, Community College, trav- Mrs Goodfellow, Subject students got to see Rooney, cancer treatment of four- unfortunately, due to the elled to Old Trafford to see Lead for English, said “The Ibrahimovic, Mata and year-old Jacob Jones. aggressive nature of the Manchester United versus change in attitude toward Pogba etc), not to mention Jacob is the great-grandson cancer, it returned within a Feynoord in the Europa work has continued even it was a 4-0 victory for the of Plevna Mews resident, few months. League tie. after the rewards trip”. home side. Morris Wilcock and when “Jacob has since under- The trip was part of an Mr Dover, who was in “Hopefully this will be the his sister, Sylvia came gone further rounds of English Department incen- agreement, added that the start of many motivational knocking, residents of 31 chemotherapy, which have tive to promote motivation incentive helped students incentives and will have homes in the Mews dug proved to be successful. and attainment for a group to develop the key skills given the year 11 students deep to raise £150 towards “He is now in remission for of Year 11 students in the needed to be successful involved the boost they Jacob’s treatment. a second time. run up to their mock ex- in their GCSE exams next needed to ensure that they In a statement on his just- “We are striving to raise aminations. year. achieve the best they can giving fundraising page, the funds needed for Jacob Miss Reay, from the English On the journey down to in June,” continued Mrs Jacob’s mother relates his to access a Neuroblas- Department, commented, Manchester the students Goodfellow. story: “Just over 2 years toma vaccine, which is not ago (Aug 2014) my son, available on the NHS, nor Jacob, was diagnosed through other UK provid- Police appeal after car is with stage 4 Neuroblas- ers. toma, something you never “This should give him the expect as a parent. best chance of staying damaged “Although, devastating as cancer free and living the it was, treatment soon full life he so deserves.” Shildon Police are appeal- New Year's Day at around warmers committing the started. Anyone who would like to ing for witnesses to come 2.35am, when both wing damage before running off. “His doctor explained donate to Jacob’s cause can forward to help them track mirrors were smashed, the “If you know who was that Jacob would need 18 do so by visiting his fund down the culprits respon- windscreen was broken behind this, or have any months of intensive treat- raising page at justgiving/ sible for damaging a silver and the bonnet and front information, please ring ment involving chemo- fundraising/jacobjones. Vauxhall Astra, which was bumper were damaged. 101 and ask to speak to PC therapy, radiotherapy, im- More information is also parked up securely to the A witness has stated that 2788 David Brawn at Bishop munotherapy and surgery. available at Jacob’s rear of Cheapside. he saw four youths wearing Auckland police station,” “At the end of his treat- Facebook page: facebook. The incident occurred on dark tracksuits and body urged a spokesperson. ment, Jacob’s scans com/04jacobjones. J. D GAS Valley NEED A VAN? SERVICES 99 Albert Street, Shildon, DL4 2DN Wrought Iron JOHN’S VAN BOILER LIGHT REMOVALS High Quality Gates INSTALLATIONS, New Tyres - Various Brands Garden Fences - Wall Railings ANYTHING MOVED SERVICE & REPAIR - Free Estimates & Very competitive prices FROM £10 | LICENSED Gas Safe Registered Advice on any project WASTE CARRIER All fitted while you wait - Experienced Tradesmen All plumbing & gas - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice work carried out We are stockists of Landsail Tyres Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 01388 818286 Tel: 07826527952 Email: [email protected] Tel: 01388 777689 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 07914 032280 01388 720009 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 799 Friday 6th January 2017 Page 7 n Crier Shildon w ict o Sport & Dist r T

Local leagues, competitions and events... Chairman issues rallying call Mini soccer classes ahead of Shildon’s FA Vase tie at Shildon AFC

Shildon AFC’s Community tember 2017. Football Centre is hosting All coaches are FA Level coaching sessions for 2 qualified and hold valid children aged 4-6 years old CRB checks and first aid starting on Saturday 7th qualifications. January. The coaching will be split The sessions will take place into two sessions: the first at the Jubilee Centre on from 9.30-10.15am is for Jubilee Road. children of Nursery and The first session attended Reception age and the is free of charge and the second, from 10.15-11am sessions are intended to is for children of Year 1 lead to children playing school age. for Shildon AFC in the For more information or TJFA (Tees Junior Football to book a session, contact Alliance) League from Sep- Evann on 07747 818481. Shildon lotto update

The latest Shildon AFC to select the winning 6 Supporters’ Club lottery number combination from was drawn on Sunday 1st the remaining 15 numbers January at the football to collect the top prize. ground social club. Tickets, which cost £2, Lewis Wing (No. 10), wheels away after finally breaking West Auckland’s resolve in the The numbers drawn from can be bought at Rakeesh the bag were: 3, 7, 8, 9, Convenience Store on Main Durham Challenge Cup 2nd Round tie on Tuesday night. Photo: Tom Clegg 12 and 14. There was no Street, Main Street News, Shildon AFC go into the carnival atmosphere. Shaw easily. Near the end winner of the £600 jackpot the One Stop Shop on last 32 of the FA Vase “If we win on Saturday we Wing scored his second to prize. The consolation Byerley Road, the football on Saturday when they are only three rounds away cement Shildon’s victory. prize of £25 was won by H ground on match days entertain highly fancied from the final at Wembley, The win means Shildon Stacey of Shildon. and online via Paypal by Atherton Collieries from so let’s see if we can push have completed a hat-trick The jackpot now rolls over emailing supportersclub@ the North West Counties the crowd on Saturday of wins against local rivals to £650 and players need shildonafc.com. League. north of 500.” over the festive season. Atherton are expected The game kicks off 3pm They defeated Newton to bring a large follow- at Dean Street but the Aycliffe 1-0 away from ing to the game and bar and gates will be open home on Tuesday 20th SHILDON AFC Shildon Chairman, David from 12 noon. December with Anthony Dent has asked for the Meanwhile, Shildon Bell scoring a last minute SCHEDULED FIXTURES - JANUARY support of the town for prepared for the game winner before strolling (NORTHERN LEAGUE DIVISION ONE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) the big game: “The game with a comfortable 2-0 to a 3-1 home win against against Atherton repre- away win at West Auckland Bishop Auckland on Boxing SATURDAY KICK OFF: 3PM, MIDWEEK KICK OFF: 7.30PM sents a really exciting tie. in the Durham FA Challenge Day. “Whilst they will no doubt Cup on Tuesday night, 3rd Dan Parker opened the Saturday 7th January install us as favourites, January. scoring with his second FA Vase 4th Round we are well aware of the Two second half goals from goal for the club on 17 Home v Atherton Collieries quality within their squad Lewis Wing were enough minutes before Lewis Wing and to go and beat Penrith to see the Railwaymen underlined Shildon’s first away as comprehensively progress to the third round half dominance with a Tuesday 10th January as they did in the last of the County Cup on a double before the half time Away v Chester-le-Street round is a good illustration bitterly cold night at West. interval to give Shildon an of their abilities. Shildon controlled the unassailable lead at the Saturday 14th January “We know that Atherton game from start to finish, break. Away v Guisborough Town will bring a large following creating a host of chances A second half Andrew to the game and to help but failed to capitalise on Johnson goal for the Shildon progress I know their superiority. visitors proved no more Wednesday 18th January the management team and The pattern was set in the than a consolation as Home v Whitley Bay (League Cup 3rd Rd) players would really appre- first minute when Lewis Shildon coasted to victory. ciate the backing of a big Dodds hit the post before Shildon have now won their Shildon crowd. Lewis Wing fired just wide. last five league matches Saturday 21st January “We have a fantastic squad On 23 minutes another against the Two Blues and Away v Sunderland RCA with some past FA Vase Dodds shot was cleared off with Tuesday night’s win winners in the team who the line by Dale Elgie. against West Auckland have Saturday 28th January will thrive in front of a big Shildon finally got their just now installed themselves Away v Ashington crowd. reward after 55 minutes as the dominant side in “Let’s get behind the team, when Amar Purewal put local derbies. Saturday’s come to the game in red if Lewis Wing through and FA Vase tie will test their FULL FIXTURES LIST AVAILABLE AT SHILDONAFC.COM you can and let’s make it a he beat keeper Gareth strength at a national level. Page 8 Friday 6th January 2017 Issue 799 Shildon & District Town Crier