ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN You Will Remember Last Difference to the Month’S Article About Appearance of the Village

Issue No 4 Volume 11 Lanchester, April 2010 For contact information, see page 2 ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN You will remember last difference to the month’s article about appearance of the village. Peppa who was injured The particular area of by broken glass. broken glass where Peppa At least 104 people picked was so badly hurt was up litter and broken glass cleared up by Jen and Peter on 29th March, the Smith who found a half- Lanchester Partnership’s buried window frame with 5th annual “Spring Clean jagged broken glass in it. Lanchester Day”. They A lot of bottles, some came to the ‘HQ’ tent on broken, were found in the green to collect their other places as well. grabbers, gloves and The Shepherd family bags and set off to pick picked up 30 bags full of between them over 250 litter, including over 20 black bin-bags of litter, vodka bottles and countless completely filling a big cans from the verges of the skip. They are a fantastic road from Hollinside group of volunteers and down Cadger Bank. Some of the 104 helpers at the ‘Spring Clean Lanchester Day’ with their they have made a big grabbers, gloves and bags all at the ready. Continued on page 4 CAST YOUR VOTE - MAY 6TH EASTER SERVICE On May 6th we are invited than 13,000. Although Watts Stelling, to go to our respective there have been boundary Independent; Polling Stations and changes since the last Michael Stewart, British cast our votes for the election, NW Durham National Party; Durham North-West has lost Bishop Auckland Michelle Tempest, Constituency. Hilary and Tanfield, these are Conservative; and Armstrong, the daughter not considered to directly Owen Temple, Liberal of Ernie Armstrong who influence our result (BBC Democrat. was our MP for 23 years, Election 2010 Website). In the last election in 2005 has been our MP since The candidates for the Labour polled 54% of the 1987 and has just retired. election are: votes cast, Liberal In the 2005 General Pat Glass, Labour; Democrat, 20%, Election she was returned Andrew McDonald, UK Conservative 16% and with a majority of more Independence Party; Independent 10%. The glorious Easter cross in the Parish Church SPRING COLOUR ‘Triumph to Tragedy’ was darkness and tragedy of the theme of the Easter the cross to the glorious Service which was held in Resurrection of Jesus on As you enter the Parish Church at the Easter Sunday. Lanchester on end of the spring term. Central to the the B6301 Canon Waterhouse presentation was the from Cornsay, welcomed the EP School large wooden cross what a and many parents and standing at the steps beautiful family very warmly as he leading to the Chancel, sight of the always does, and then and from where the blossom and everyone settled down to children read in turn, the daffodils - a the lovely service which biblical story of Easter. riot of colour the pupils presented. At one point the cross and a lovely They traced the events of was ‘dressed’ with welcome to Holy Week from the symbols of the crucifixion. into our Triumphal entry of Jesus Amongst these were, Village. into Jerusalem, riding on bread and wine to an ass, through the Continued on page 4 The Village Voice Page 1 THE Dear VILLAGE IT'S ALL Village.... VOICE ABOUT PEOPLE

Dear Sirs Dear Village Voice Dear Village Voice PGA CLASS A I would like to trace The family of the late Bob I am writing on behalf of PROFESSIONAL - relatives who lived in Flynn would like to thank myself and my daughters Lanchester. My father everybody who sent cards, Victoria and Rosie to thank MARK GRADUATES was called William flowers and letters of the people of Lanchester for Mark Ridley, who lives in his PGA qualification as Keenan, and he was born condolences at the sudden their support and The Close, Lanchester, well as working as in Willington, but moved loss of Bob. We would also kindness following attendedthe his graduation assistant professional at to Yorkshire with his like to thank all the nurses death of my wife Carolyn ceremony on Friday 16th South Moor Golf Club. parents when he was a who made the last 8 months Wyatt. April at Birmingham Mark, who has a handicap boy. His aunt and uncle, so much more easier to I would like to thank Fr. University. He is now a of +2, played golf at named Matt and Tansie bear. Thank you to Spence and the SVP from fully fledged PGA Class County level for many Ward, also came to Macmillan nurse Maureen All Saints Catholic church ‘A’ Professional Golfer. years before deciding to Yorkshire and settled in Brown, Dr Davison, all the for their support along with Mark, who turned turn his hobby into his Hemsworth. I remember girls at Park House surgery Kath and all the staff at the professional five years career. Wife Michelle and relatives from Lanchester and Lanchester chemist Grey Horse in Consett that ago at the grand old age children Grant and Alex visiting them there in the who were always on hand put on such a nice spread of 38, has spent the last attended the ceremony 1960‘s, particularly a for advice and support. A and looked after us after the three years studying for along with Mark. niece named Edith, who thank you to all the staff at funeral. was a hairdresser in Willow Burn Hospice who I want to save a special Mark and his Lanchester. I think her made Bob’s last few weeks thanks for the friends we children Grant and surname was Pearson. I very special and dignified have made in Lanchester Alex at the Award would be very pleased to and made me and my family since we moved here from Ceremony of his hear from her, or anyone feel more than welcome. Derby in 2005 and especially graduation from the else in her family who may To everyone especially the our neighbours and people University of be able to help me fill in men from DLI, Chris Short local to Humberhill Drive Birmingham. some details of my family and Robbie Selby who who have been so tree. Please write to me if made Bob’s send off a very supportive to both me and you think you may be able personal affair and my girls during Carolyn’s BABY BURDON to help. everyone who made a short illness and the Congratulations to Yours faithfully, Mrs contribution to our 2 difficult weeks since sheMark and Anita from Susan Townsend, 35 chosen charities at the end passed away. Lanchester Pharmacy Mount Vernon Road, of the service and last but A collection after the funeral on the birth of Barnsley, Yorks. S70 4DJ by no means least Canon raised the fantastic amount Matthew John, born Spence for all his visits in of £812 which as Carolyn 25th March, weighing TTTOOO rain, hail, snow and requested will be split in at 6lb 14ozs, a sunshine. Bob used to look between St Cuthbert’s brother for Kate. CONTAAACT forward to your visits and Hospice and Ward 34 at THE you never failed to put a the Freeman Hospital in smile on his face even if Newcastle that looked after COMMUNITY DRAW VILLAGE Bob was having a bad day. her so well. The winning number in draw was made by Mrs VVVOICE Pat Flynn, Newbiggen Pete Wyatt, Humberhill the Community Draw for Lesley Anderson of The By email: Lane, Lanchester Drive, Lanchester March 2010 is 17. The Thursday Art Group. lanchestervillagevoice David Chapman @yahoo.co.uk (please include Village Voice in Plumbing & Heating Established 1981 the Subject line). By post: Water Industry Approved Plumber The Village Voice, c/o GAS SAFE REGISTER Lanchester Community For free estimate and advice Centre, Newbiggen Lane, Telephone: (01207) 521501 Lanchester, DH7 0PB. Mobile: 07977 502536 To advertise: Contact John Hurran, Advertising Manager, by TRACY’S TAXIS post at the above address. * BUILT-UP FELT ROOFING * SLATING * Lanchester based Telephone: (01207) * TILING * GUTTERING * uPVC FASCIAS * Friendly Taxi service 520288 * SOFFITTS etc. Email: villagevoice [email protected] - ALL WORK GUARANTEED - Tracy Smith General and news FREEPHONE: Andy 01207 529936 enquiries: (01207) 520559 Mobile: 07753 353906 01207 528170 The Village Voice Page 2 KEEPING FIT AT 80 Jenny Robson from Pavilion. Saturday will Stanley became 80 years be spent with some of old on 8th April. Where her family at the was she, what was she Equestrian Centre, doing? It does take some Stanley, for another believing unless you meal. know her personally Jenny has been a Keep but she was at Fit instructor for many Lanchester Community years. Before coming to Centre teaching ladies Lanchester about 10 from the village at their years ago she worked at Thursday morning keep the Louisa Centre, fit class for the over 50’s. Stanley, and Belle Vue Jenny also teaches Keep at Consett, before being Fit at Burnopfield and forced to retire at the age Dipton Community of 60. Jenny Robson 80 today, (front 2nd right) takes her usual keep fit class at Centres which keeps her When she is not working, the Community Centre. She is holding the gift given to her by class members. active for the full week. Jenny likes to travel and Today it was same as regularly visits her son who live in Australia. teacher. She plans to Jenny was described as usual in the morning, but Kenneth, his wife Sarah, Jenny is truly a carry on with her work as 80 years old. It should enjoying a Chinese meal and her grand children remarkable person, very long as she possibly can. have been 80 years with friends later, at the Louisa and Christina, popular and an excellent In the opening sentence young! MATT BAKER TO LAUNCH OUR LOCALITY MAP The Parish Council and Council recognised that change be managed for PLAY AREA BEHIND questions (and perhaps Lanchester Partnership the key people involved all who live in it, work in it PARK HOUSE. get your Locality Map are delighted to are the farmers and and enjoy it”? Refreshments, displays, summary autographed by announce that Matt Baker landowners whose The group has produced the opportunity to ask Matt!). of BBC Countryfile and livelihoods depend on it. a series of proposals to formerly Blue Peter has They therefore asked a be taken forward in CRINNIONS OF LANCHESTER agreed to launch the local farmer who is also a partnership with TRADITIONAL MASTER BUTCHERS Lanchester Locality Map Parish Councillor, Keith everyone involved (and & DELICATESSEN on SATURDAY MAY Harrison, to chair a that probably means all Established 1959 29th AT PARK HOUSE working group to explore of us) and which will take BUTCHERS Tel: 01207 520376 AT 11.00 am. ways in which that ten years or more to DELICATESSEN Tel: O1207 520269 Matt has very kindly community could be achieve. As a first step agreed to do this since supported in maintaining funding is being sought 21 & 25 FRONT STREET, his family farm is just over a viable countryside. to pay for a part-time LANCHESTER, Co DURHAM, DH7 0LA the Parish boundary and Keith has brought development officer to he is very committed to together representatives start to take things the North East and its from the farming, wildlife forward. In the meantime MICHAEL HARROP countryside. and environment all households in the uPVC DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES The Locality Map is the interests who have Parish will receive a Double Glazing Repair Service Available For third in the series of worked with Steve summary of the report Failed Units Including Fittings: Door Locks publications prepared Scoffin, of Steve Scoffin during the next month and Hinges etc.Facia and Guttering 46 Gill Street Consett jointly by the Parish Associates, as advisor to the opportunity to come Co. Durham DH8 7JT Council and the produce a publication and learn more when Matt Telephone (01207) 504230 Partnership, the Village where the broad theme is Baker speaks - FENSA Mobile 07828128689 Design Statement, the “What makes the Parish SATURDAY MAY 29th. REGISTERED COMPANY Parish Plan and now the Landscape? How should 11 O’CLOCK IN THE Locality Map. It follows Stuart Wright from the second in the Matt Baker series - the Parish Plan. of BBC Funeral Service Ltd. Durham The survey questionnaire Countryfile 23 Marshall Terrace Gilesgate Durham City DH1 2HX Tel: (0191) 386 3850 Fax: (0191) 386 4839 carried out for the Plan and formerly had a very high response 43 Front Street Langley Park Durham DH7 9SA of Blue Peter Tel: (0191) 373 3700 rate and almost everyone will launch 3 Front Street, Pelton, Chester-le-Street DH2 1DB who responded indicated the Tel: (0191) 370 0015 how very highly they Lanchester • Complete funeral and monumental service valued the whole Locality Map to all areas landscape of the Parish at Park • Private chapels of rest and wished to see it House on • Prestigious fleet of silver Daimlers preserved from over 29th May. • Funeral pre-payment plans available development. The Parish The Village Voice Page 3 ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN EASTER SERVICE Continued from page 1 schools to speak to year, but also to Dave Many organisations and children about litter, the Parish Council people helped: brought information, handyman, to the County The Parish Council let us bags and beakers and Council litter-picking use the village green; painted some super faces. teams and to those The County Council There is much less litter in residents who pick provided the skip and lent the village than there was regularly in their own us a lot of grabbers and 5 years ago. Credit is due, areas. gloves; of course, to the 100 plus We owe a big thank you Kit Bartram from CPRE people who turn out every to all of them. Durham came from Heighington with 40 hoops (for holding bags open); Action Earth, which is supported by Morrisons, gave us £50 for expenses; Symbols of the crucifixion placed on and around LEAF visited the primary the cross by the pupils The Satley Cupcake Company A group starting off on descended upon the Triumph again. The We bake, you celebrate! the Village Green for earth at the crucifixion. wonderful story of the Deliciously natural home baked cakes, their Litterpick Then all the symbols first Easter had been perfect for any occasion were removed from the so well shown, through •Birthday Parties •Gifts Continued from page 1 cross and everyone in word, action and •Christenings •Weddings represent the body and the church was given a songs. •Dinner Parties •Housewarming blood of Christ, a daffodil. In turn each The songs had been 07908137404 / 07518914006 purple robe, in which person took their specially written for [email protected] www.thesatleycupcakecompany.co.uk Christ was dressed by daffodil to the wooden the Easter Story the soldiers, before cross and with a presentation and all they mocked and helping hand from the the pupils sang them. humiliated Him. A whip staff it was attached to Indeed the whole with which Jesus was the cross. The cross school were involved flogged, hammer and became a blaze of in some way and for nails with which he was glorious colour, everyone present I am nailed to the cross, a symbolising the sure Easter was made notice with the words victory of the cross much more meaningful. ‘INRI’ meaning ‘Jesus because although It is not just about of Nazareth, King of the Jesus died upon it He chocolate Easter Eggs Jews’ and finally came back to life and but I hope the pupils pictures of the sun and His Resurrection is get plenty of those too! moon, contrasting the celebrated on Easter They certainly deserve Light and then the Sunday. Triumph to them! darkness which Tragedy and now Brenda Craddock

Daffodils placed on the cross by children and adults in the congregation The Village Voice Page 4 EGG DISPLAY AND COFFEE AT LANCHESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL An ancient symbol of and grandparents. characters. The topical Easter is an egg, and there The school hall was ‘Compare the Meerkat’ is a long tradition of crowded as students TV advert was portrayed, decorating hard boiled accompanied their and ‘eggs hausted’ made eggs in celebration of this families, happily pointing an appearance - lying spring festival. out their favourite down for a rest, of course! On April 1st, children and creations. There were Transport from racing staff from Lanchester EP many comments cars to rockets were J. DANIELS JOINERY Primary School invited applauding the care, shown, and a whole All domestic Joinery work undertaken their families and friends humour and imagination menagerie of animals. KITCHENS DESIGNED AND FITTED to a coffee afternoon, shown in the Refreshments were marking the end of term. presentation. Fairy tale provided by the school ~Doors~Skirting~Loft storage~Spindles~ This was also the characters such as the kitchen staff, and this was Time served joiner specialist in property opportunity for their Queen of Hearts, an enjoyable, family renovation. References available. visitors to view the large Rapunzel and Alice met event, crossing the For a free quote call Jon on number of Easter eggs up with ‘gangsta’ eggs, generations and showing which had been decorated boxing eggs, and ‘Bling the flair and imagination Tel: 01207281546 by children, staff, parents Bling’ and ‘Rock Chick’ of our young people. Mob: 07786248574

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Part of the display Charlotte pointing to her ‘best’ egg • Makeup • Wide range of vitamins and Good Friday supplements They came from North and South, East and West To assemble on the village green We are here for your Where three wooden crosses could be seen health and care needs Three denominations were gathered there We are a “FRIEND” of the Community Centre And Canon Spence led the prayer. He led our thoughts and gave time to reflect Dan and Joanne welcome you to Christ’s torturous death we held in respect. The Queens Head B.W.C. Front Street, Lanchester Co Durham. DH7 0LA

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2x 10oz Sirloin Steaks plus a bottle of selected wine £22 every Friday and Saturday Thursday Night is Quiz Night £1 entry includes a light supper ffffffffffffffff Ring 01207 529 990 for table reservations Canon Spence leads the prayers on the Village Green www.queenslanchester.com The Village Voice Page 5 LANCHESTER PARISH COUNCIL - ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND ORDINARY MEETING HELD ON 13TH APRIL 2010 Annual Village Burglary 3, Vehicle traffic police observed Lanchester Lawn Tennis part-fund the purchase of Conference. The Nuisance 0, Vehicle Crime only 4 incidents of Club thanking the Parish the small cameras referred Minutes of the Annual 3, Criminal Damage 0. vehicles parked on the Council for donations. to in the Police Report. Village Conference held PACT Priority: There have white lines. All incidents The Chair remarked how CPRE Litter Warden on 14th April 2009 and the been regular foot patrols consisted of one small but pleasant it was to receive Scheme/litter-free Audited Accounts of the in Front Street at the different vehicle parked these letters. Durham. A reply was Parish Council for the junction with Woodham at the far end of the Flood Wardens Scheme. sent last year stating that financial year ended 31st Court regarding a junction on white lines, ie Two officers from the Civil the Parish Council has its March 2009 were received complaint of vehicles adjacent to the legal bays. Contingencies Unit and own litter scheme, but Cllr and approved by allegedly parking on the Drivers were spoken to or the Environment Agency Glass informed Members Members. As there was white lines causing left advisory warning were present to give that the County Council no other business, the problems with driver notices. information on this has its Litter Picking and Ordinary Meeting began. visibility at the junction. Next PACT Meeting: scheme, which is aimed at Graffiti Removal Schemes Police Report: Rowdy Between 9th March and Tuesday 20th April at 7.15 prevention where as Members expressed Nuisance 6, Theft 3, 9th April patrols including in the Community Centre. possible, and detailed concern at the amount of Community Police action to be taken should litter on the roadsides Alan Madrell Coach Tours Inspector David Turner Lanchester be flooded. 8 approaching the village. and colleague Julie Brown to 10 people who are Concern was also were present at the interested in taking part expressed at the amount Meeting and discussed in the scheme are needed of litter around the several issues including and a public meeting to garages and it was Farm Watch, which will publicise the scheme was decided that a letter Welsh Mountains & Valleys soon recommence after requested. This was fully should be written to St May 10th - 14th £225 per person problems due to two co- supported by Members Bede’s School drawing ordinators leaving. and Cllrs Jackson and attention to it. Bournemouth & New Forest Inspector Turner Glass volunteered, Cllr Consultation on proposed July 3rd - 10th £335 per person stressed that people need Glass also giving the closure of Care Homes to inform them of anything telephone number 0191 by Durham County Last of the Summer Wine & Chatsworth suspicious and take 3706000 for reporting Council. This closure August 16th -20th £225 per person vehicle registration blocked drains. includes Lynwood DAY TRIPS numbers. Several small Energy Saving in House, Lanchester, and cameras (attached to the Lanchester Public Members considered the Thurs 6th May Leeds Shopping £12 police themselves) have Buildings. Letter had County Council’s Sun 16th May Grasmere & Windermere £12 been purchased for use in been sent to the owners Cabinet Report and also Mon 31st May Scarborough £12 the area to record by the Partnership the document ‘List of incidents for use as Environment Group and Questions for Key For brochure ring 0191 3733145 evidence. In addition, the Parish Council and 6 Stakeholder 3 Ivy Terrace Langley Park Durham DH7 9XW Julie demonstrated a replies have been Organisations’ which had portable speed monitor received. It was agreed been completed on behalf which is to be used from that these should be of the Parish Council by immediate effect in the forwarded to the Cllr Wardle, for which he village entrance roads. Environment Group for was thanked. Alternative North East Premier Hair Salon Before they left, the Chair further action. Community use of the thanked the police for Area Action Partnership/ site of Lynwood House if Celebrating 29 yrs. attending the meeting and Parish Councils it is closed was in hairdressing their assistance. Committee. A Meeting of mentioned as it is thought Specialist in all areas of Hairdressing Minutes: The Minutes the various organisations that there is a covenant of the Ordinary Meeting involved is to be on the use of the land. 1-2 Front Street Lanchester held on 9th March 2010 organised to discuss Financial Information and 01207 520331 were approved, as were facilities for young Accounts for Payment. “North East Bridal Champions” those of the Planning people. The speed These were approved. THE SALON WELCOMES BACK EMMA Committee on 9th March cameras have not yet Planning. Members 2010, the Finance, arrived - on hold until after considered the following Development and General the Election. It is hoped applications:- Beauty and Tanning Purposes Committee on that the roof of the Bowls i. Felling of two Complete range of 31st March 2010 and the pavilion, which collapsed cypress trees at Recreation Committee on under the snow, can be Greystone, Crow Hall. beauty treatment 31st March 2010. repaired through the AAP RESOLVED: that for Correspondence: Letters and the Neighbourhood Members raise no Women and Men were received from budget in time for the new objection subject to the Lanchester EP Primary season as it is used almost felled trees being replaced Front Street Lanchester School, Lanchester RC daily throughout the with a suitable 01207 529994 for appointment Primary School and summer. The AAP is to indigenous alternative.

The Village Voice Page 6 LANCHESTER PARISH COUNCIL MEETING CONTINUED AND PLANNING MEETING ii. Erection of single RESOLVED: that (e) Members refer to the various trees at West description) at 3 Cecil storey rear extension at 4 Members raise no Village Design Grange, Cadger Bank, Crescent, Lanchester. Woodlea, Lanchester. objection subject to the Statement page 20 with Lanchester. Durham County Council RESOLVED: that development complying particular reference to Pruning of one ash tree at – Sustainable Design Members raise no with the guidelines in the 4J-40. 7 Front Street, Supplementary Planning objection subject to the Village Design Statement. vi. Enlarge existing Lanchester. Document. erection complying with iv. Proposed window opening in front Erection of single storey Members considered the the guidelines in the replacement bridge elevation at 21 Front rear extension at 3 Issues Paper which Village Design across the River Browney, Street, Lanchester. Greenwell Park, formed part of the Statement. Malton. RESOLVED: that Members discussed the Lanchester. consultation process for Date of Next Meeting: Members raise no application and resolved Demolition of stable the above document. The next Ordinary objection to the that they object to this building and workshop, RESOLVED: that a copy Meeting will take place application. development for the erection of three holiday of the Village Design on Tuesday, 11th May, v. Proposed change same reasons as in v. cottages and creation of Statement be sent to the following the Annual of use of one dwelling into above. five parking spaces County Council and General Meeting, at Takeaway at ground floor vii. Extension to (resubmission) at Forest suggest that the issue of 7.15 pm in the and create flat to first floor existing garage to be Lodge, Knitsley Lane. intrusive lighting in the Conference Room, Park at 21 Front Street, used as additional Erection of two storey countryside be in the House, Station Road, Lanchester. The bedroom, pitched roof rear extension (amended document. Lanchester. An Officer application was discussed to existing garage at 55 from Durham County and it was resolved that Foxhills Crescent, Graham the Gardener Council will talk about Members object to this Lanchester. For all your Gardening Needs All Year Round speed restriction development for the RESOLVED: that A Local Business, Free Estimates and Fully Insured following reasons ü Garden Maintenance measures at the Meeting. Members raise no ü Turfing (a) the application is in objection to the ü Garden Tidy Ups the article V conservation application. ü Tree, Hedge and Shrub Work ü Weed Control LANCHESTER area. Decision of the ü Beds and Borders Contact Graham on PARISH COUNCIL (b) this development will Planning Authority: ü Grass Cutting Tel No 01207 528016 / 521803 PLANNING MEETING have significant impact The following ü Tubs, Pots and Baskets 0796 2236826 / 0796 2236829 HELD ON TUESDAY, on the character of Front applications have been 9th MARCH 2010 Street. approved by Durham BRYMAR Members considered the (c) there is concern over County Council. Plastering Services the extent of the proposed following applications: Erection of replacement All aspects of internal plastering, alteration work opening hours and the i. Erection of porch at Newfield Lodge, and home improvements. A quality, reliable and effect on other nearby detached garage at Ford Road, Lanchester. professional service. For information and FREE residential properties. Middle Newbiggen Erection of agricultural quotation contact Blair on: Farm, Newbiggen Lane, (d) the development will building at Square Lanchester. RESOLVED: adversely change the mix House Farm, Quebec. 07952 908 196 that Members raise no of shops and houses in Crown raising of Shotley Bridge, Consett, Co Durham objection to the this street. overhanging branches of application. ii. Felling of one silver birch tree, crown thinning of two silver birch trees at 11 Woodlands, Lanchester. RESOLVED: that members raise no objection but request that the felled tree be replaced with a suitable alternative. iii. Erection of extension to rear, construction of pitched roof over existing flat roofed elements at front and rear, alterations to driveway, installation of roof light to rear and replacement doors and windows at White Leas, Crow Hall, Lanchester.

The Village Voice Page 7 EASTER MONDAY AT PASTE EGG BANK The steady rain early on for the ‘cows parsley’ and climb Paste Egg Hill to Easter Monday did not the small yellow flower hunt for hidden ’tags’ put off almost 70 people petals from the whin bush. which Elaine Williams had attending the traditional On returning from this placed around the Egg Bowling at Paste Egg expedition families perimeter of the field. Bank. A record 37 eggs prepared the eggs. They Children ran excitedly to were dyed. finished the preparation all sides of the field, Burt Hunter and Rachel by wrapping their egg in returned at full speed to Jackson began peeling traditional cloths used by the centre clutching their onions to use the skins Burt every year. They tag, which was exchanged for dyeing well before the were labelled before Burt by Elaine and helpers for majority had arrived. placed them inside the two sweets. One would have When the crowd had large pots boiling away thought the children had Burt and Rachel peeling onions to use the skins gathered Burt explained on a hob in his van. been given the earth, such for dyeing. The task was completed well before the format of the morning. Whilst waiting for the was their enjoyment. the majority of the participants had arrived Then it was time to look eggs to boil, it was time to It was then back down the hill for the judging. Noel By this time the rain had Aidan whose egg Jackson explained the stopped and it was back belonged to Zac criteria for the best eggs this time to the top of (coincidently which won and the tension began Paste Egg for the bowling. the dyeing category as with children crushing Apparently, the idea is for well). Bantam eggs must forward to have their egg each contestant to be a bit exceptional examined. The judges - challenge another but this perhaps! Will there be Noel Jackson, Burt Hunter soon went out of the more of them entered next and Dr Brunt, got down to window and children and year? Zac produced the a short list of eight eggs, adults were soon bowling second best egg and then eventually decided and hurling eggs as far as Aidan again threw it for on the best three, they could. Being left the second best distance. announcing the winner handed seemed to be Despite the inclement and the reasons for the advantageous as all the weather, wet and cold, it selection. Benjamin won left handed adults seemed was a great morning for Burt explaining to attentive children what is the competition with a to throw or bowl the families who have now about to happen and how to prepare the eggs for Bantam egg! Zac came a furthest. The winner of kept this tradition going the dyeing process close second. the Egg Bowling was for more than 25 years. Gardening in May In May the longer days boxes which can be used selective weedkillers and the month, you can plant like tomatoes, marrows, and warmer weather in your compost heaps or fertilisers if you did not out half-hardy summer runner beans and boost growth of both as seed trays for your do it last month. May is bedding like dahlias, courgettes outside until your plants and the larger seeds like a good time to dig begonias and petunia, all risk of frost has weeds. During the last courgette; using larger dandelions, daisies and after they have been passed. Low night few weeks of spring, tubes from kitchen paper other weeds out of your hardened off. However, temperatures can give manual or chemical or toilet paper rolls to lawns. keep the fleece handy and young plants a shock so weeding becomes an make ideal sowing Borders watch the weather I keep fleece handy to essential weekly task in containers for peas and Many of the old roses are forecast for late frosts. provide extra protection. both the vegetable patch beans. Both the egg very susceptible to Vegetables Generally it is June in and the borders. The boxes and the cardboard blackspot and rust and Our climate is perfect for the north-east before manual method is, of tubes can be planted greenfly find the new the growing of brassicas risk of frost had passed. course, the cheaper. straight into the ground shoots irresistible. Don’t including Cabbage, General There are several ways as the roots will go wait until these problems Sprouts, Cauliflower and Spreading a covering of that you can save cash in through them as they recur but spray this Broccoli. The seed are bark or dark compost on your garden including: decompose; using old month. Give your spring easy to grow and from borders gives them a recycling your kitchen large plastic bags to grow bulbs such as daffodils late spring to early neat finish, helps stop waste as a boost to your potatoes, rolling down and tulips a good water summer this can be done water loss and compost heap; using the sides and planting with liquid feed to help directly into the ground suppresses annual plastic milk bottles with tubers in the bottom and them build up their transplanting them into weeds. Tie climbers tops cut off and drainage then gradually unrolling reserves before the their final positions in like clematis and holes in the base to make the sides and adding foliage dies back. This early summer. I plant my honeysuckle to their perfect pots for sowing more compost as the month is the time to sow runner bean seeds this supports before any and potting on your plants grow. hardy annual flower month in rootrainers and winds can spoil them. plants; using old plastic Lawns seeds in your borders and in warmth so that they You might also consider pots which can be cut-up Continue to cut your grow hardy perennials in can be planted out in increasing your capacity to make labels for seeds grass regularly and it is pots. Once conditions early June. You should for making compost by and cuttings; using egg still a good time to apply have warmed-up later in not plant tender crops investing in another bin. The Village Voice Page 8 VILLAGE VOICE 10TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION The Village Voice held its them as hard working the possible future of the 10th Anniversary ambassadors for the paper. Then it was time celebration at the village who also play at all for thanks to Deliverers, Community Centre on major events that take the Contributors and 20th March. The place in Lanchester. He Advertisers without Management Council explained the format for whom there would be no decided to invite the evening. This Newspaper. Advertisers, Deliverers included an exhibition of There were special thanks and regular Contributors front pages of Village to Lanchester Wine to the paper and those Voices from each of the Cellars for supplying who have helped the ten years, compiled by excellent wine from their publication during the John Hurran, and a extensive fine range, and period since its inception. Powerpoint display of for donating 12 bottles. As sponsors of the archive photographs Lanchester Dairies gave Lanchester Brass Band helps the Village Voice Lanchester Brass Band, it which had appeared in the a large quantity of Bill ‘n’ celebrate 10 years of operation seemed fitting that they paper during the same Geoff’s ice cream should be invited to period, researched and (probably the best in the perform a short concert organised by Editor, world), to go with the as a way of opening the Christine Monaghan. splendid buffet provided event. They were Following the concert, by Sarah Allison and her delighted to do this and a Brian made a personal team of ladies from the fine concert was tribute to Malcolm Parish Church. thoroughly enjoyed by McKenzie, founder So it became an evening guests, especially with a member, Director, former of relaxation with good glass of wine which was Editor, and Chief Reporter, food, copious amounts of available to them as they who died on February 3rd. fine wine, excellent social entered the hall. After the tribute everyone interaction - an On behalf of the Village stood and gave a hearty appropriate way to Voice, Chairman, Brian round of applause in celebrate 10 years of the Oram introduced the Malcolm’s honour. Village Voice with friends, Band, led by Conductor, The speech continued and those who have A selection of the advertisers, deliverers and Dom, from Durham with a brief resume of the always supported the contributors enjoy the Brass Band at the start of University, and described Village Voice so far, and paper. the 10th Anniversary celebrations BRIAN AND ELSIE’S GOLDEN WEDDING On Friday 19th March, a steady stream of visitors boy. They were all no presents, but asked everyone for cards, Brian and Elsie Cuthbert throughout the day to present at the Golden that donations if desired flowers and for the held Open House at greet the couple and Anniversary as well as could be given in aid of generous donations. Prospect Terrace to partake of the delicious Elsie and Brian’s 3 Willowburn Hospice On Saturday evening celebrate their Golden buffet provided. daughters and 4 and a grand total of the family enjoyed a Wedding Anniversary. Elsie and Brian were granddaughters. Elsie £700.00 was given. Elsie celebratory meal at The Over 100 friends, married at Lanchester and Brian had requested and Brian wish to thank King’s Head. neighbours and relatives Methodist Church by turned up to offer their Rev Frank Mercer. Elsie’s congratulations. From as sister Lilian and Brian’s far away as Germany, sister, Eva were from other parts of bridesmaids, Ronnie England and many local Dixon was best man and people as well, there was Keith Harrison was page

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The Village Voice Page 9 POLITICAL MEETING AT LANCHESTER A meeting of some of the Everything was very well woes of the country and Candidates for the organised, with how are we going to sort forthcoming General microphones for each it out’ and on the subjects Election, for the individual candidate and of Care for the Elderly, The secret of a North-West Durham a ‘roving mike’ taken to Carbon Tax, Employment beautiful lawn constituency, was held in the person asking the for Young People, and it costs less than DIY! the Methodist Church on question. In addition, the Transport (public and Thursday, 15th April, at written question private) and finally the 7.30 pm. Organised jointly appeared on the screens candidates were asked A healthier GREENER lawn by Churches Together on the wall of the Church, about their own mission. in 4 easy steps. and the Environment on a screen in front of the Those of Watts Stelling Group of Lanchester tables and also each (Ind) are to create a Costs from as little as £14.00 Partnership, the meeting candidate was given a good neighbourhood per application. was attended by some 70 copy of the question. and encourage family to 80 people, in spite of Everyone, therefore, values, Owen Temple the ‘competition’ on knew what was being (LibDem) seeks to FREEPHONE National TV! asked and could also hear increase a level of Candidates present at the the replies easily. Each fairness, Dr Tempest 0800 1695009 Meeting were Andrew candidate was given (Conservative) sees McDonald (UKIP), Watts exactly two minutes to responsibility as her Stelling (Ind), Owen answer a question, when role, Mr Gannon (on Temple (LibDem) and Dr they were given ‘the red behalf of Pat Glass, Lab) As fresh Michelle Tempest (Con). card’ warning, which stated ‘Each according Pat Glass (Lab) was not created amusement and a to needs and ability’ and As a ..... present but was relaxed atmosphere. Andrew McDonald Have you forgotten how colourful represented by her After giving their (UKIP) wants to take and “nice to touch” your carpets brother, Martin Gannon. backgrounds, the Christian values to used to be? In the Chair was Arthur candidates answered the Parliament. With Rainbow International, your carpets Maughan, OBE. questions in turn. Their One or two related are really deep down clean, brighter and The meeting was opened answers were honest, additional questions were soft. They smell as fresh as a daisy. by Sonny Shepherd who straightforward and asked from the floor, but We clean, care for and restore your welcomed and introduced mostly very positive, each unfortunately time ran TED UNDER LICENCE carpets, rugs and upholstery and the candidates, Mr promising, if elected, to out and the meeting was much more. Maughan and welcomed work hard and do as much closed with thanks from Do you need your Patios & Drives the audience. Questions as possible for the local Arthur Maughan to the power-washing? Save yourself the hard work had been sent in earlier community. organisers and the and let us do it for you. Simply call ...... and edited, but those Questions asked were: audience, from Sonny Rainbow International people whose questions ‘How would you Shepherd to the Durham & Stanley had been chosen (time personally benefit the participants, the was limited) were there to electors’, ‘What is the Methodist Church and 01207 501730 ask them personally. truth about the economic Mr Maughan. Unit 5A Park Road South Ind. Est. FRANCHISE OWNED & OPERA

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Angela Sterling has lived Lingotot, Languages for languages teacher to Angela says “Research The courses will run for in France, Switzerland and Babies & Toddlers. good use and support suggests that children 12 weeks in term-time. Dubai but has decided “I didn’t read any others who are keen to who know a second For more information or that the best place to start pregnancy books when I do the same thing.” language have an to book a place don’t her French for Babies & was expecting my The sessions are fun and academic edge over those hesitate to contact Toddlers Courses is right daughter, I spent all my interactive. Each session who speak only one. It Angela on 01207 283537 back home in Co Durham! time reading research is based around a theme can help increase scores or e-mail Angela has been a modern into language learning! and new language is in English, Maths and IQ [email protected] and foreign languages teacher The more I read, the more introduced through tests!” you can have a look at for many years and has I realised that not only songs, stories, games and Lingotot Family Sessions her website on worked in schools around could I raise my child play in French. Children begin in Lanchester www.lingotot.com FILM EXTRAS FOR GEORGE GENTLY Irene and David Rees spent three days earlier this month as extras in various scenes filmed in and around Durham in the t: 01207 283537 e: [email protected] BBC crime drama George w: www.lingotot.com Gently, starring Martin Shaw. This should be on BILL ‘N’ GEOFF’S screen during the autumn. REAL DAIRY ICE CREAM The picture shows Irene ‘warming up’ in police overcoat prior to filming 07912274160 the sentence of a Court. Upper Houses Farm In this instance Durham Lanchester DH7 0RL Crown Court was closed for normal business on a Tel 01207 523200 Fax: 01207 521085 bank holiday and was used for filming, and doubled as a 1966 court. Other scenes filmed included an ‘act’ in a local men’s club - near Durham. ‘Watch out for the actor playing a very poor ventriloquist’, said his Irene Rees as an extra in George Gently dummy! One extra was that they promised me an welcome move for cast heard wryly observing exotic film location and of and crew to relocate course I had the likes of production to the place LANCHESTER SOCIAL CLUB Malibu in mind, yet here I where lies the root of the NEWBIGGEN LANE LANCHESTER DH7 0PF am listening to an unknown story, in the North East. mime artist getting heckled Its return here has also èWARM FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE off the stage in a N East helped provide a much club! How’s that for needed boost to local TV/ èBINGO THURSDAY NIGHTS surreal?’ The dummy film production after a agreed! very quiet eighteen è50/50 DANCING FRIDAY NIGHTS The episode in production months or so in this part is a whodunnit, the of the country and in this èFREE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FOUNDED IN 1959 outcome of which remains area of work. SATURDAY NIGHT a closely guarded secret Other local locations have with nobody on location included the Co Durham NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME revealing very much other coast, Durham University, Concert room with seating for 180 available for functions than the end is believed to and also a disused building be mysterious. in the area which was used to any member of the community The previous three series as the base during filming. Contact Richard Young or Trish Bennett on 01207 520475 of George Gently have Part of the building was or 01207 528304 for further information been filmed in the Dublin converted into a police area, and so it has been a station. The Village Voice Page 12 MALCOLM MCKENZIE Lanchester Garden Centre REMEMBERED Bargate Bank, Lanchester DH7 0SS Incorporating Former Village Voice editor been commemorated in the Walking Magazine. “Potters’’ Malcolm McKenzie has spring edition of Country Malcolm wrote walks for Coffee House the magazine for many Opening 19th April years initially covering Excellent selection of stock shrubs, walks in Nottinghamshire and later, after he moved to roses and trees. Huge variety of Lanchester, in County bedding plants, baskets, tubs and much Durham. Our picture more. Enjoy a coffee and a snack in shows Anne McKenzie Potter’s Coffee shop and some of the receiving a copy of the best views in County Durham. magazine from Paul Monaghan who took over writing for the publication with much appreciated Domestic & Agricultural Fencing assistance from Malcolm. Flail Hedge Cutting (Free Quotations following inspection) COMMUNITY CENTRE AGM FRED EMERSON The 42nd Annual General activities had ceased to to another successful year Meeting of Lanchester operate during the year but in 2010. All of the Officers TEL 01207 520817 Community Association they had been replaced. were re-elected and the MBL 07932 107813 was held on 17th March There was a substantial Secretary, Harry Taylor, and the twenty people in increase in the number of then explained the attendance were welcomed one-off bookings and this procedure to be adopted by the President, Dr. Ian accounted for the to appoint up to 12 Elected Brunt. In his Annual significant increase in Representatives, 10 of Report the Chairman of the revenue. He reported that whom had agreed to stand Association, Arthur the Main Hall had been for re-election and were Maughan MBE, reported decorated and a new appointed. Peter Innes was that 2009 had been a good fridge, computer and appointed as the 11th year for the Community photocopier had been representative leaving one Centre, with room rental purchased. vacancy to be filled during income increasing by 34% The Treasurer, Bill Waite, the year. and income from the gave a detailed The President closed the nnnnn Exercise Centre increasing presentation of the meeting by commenting on rrrr tile with a smile nnn rn nnn by 6% and he thanked the accounts for the year and how fortunate that nr nnn qn your friendly tiling service nr staff and volunteers for after answering questions, Lanchester was to have rr nn l ceramic, porcelain and mosaic specialist making this possible. 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(Not valid with any other offer or discount) The Village Voice Page 15 FUN AT THE RACES was simply impossible to decide which group enjoyed it the most. The smell of the food, The bookies taking the bets garlic bread What a great night for and pizza, wine, lager and pupils, parents and staff beer on the tables, of the EP School at their brought in by ‘the race night, organised by punters’, coupled with the ‘Friends of the School’. It noise, was reminiscent of Valentino’s. However, the build up on the microphone by teacher Mark Stephenson, ensured that it really was a superb race night with shouting and cheering the horses on and the The horses nearly there getting great encouragement from the onlookers encouragement to place bets between races. along the course. The demand, with six horses night for all involved and The races themselves bookies were a mixture of in each race. Names and raised a total of £215.00 were a simple system with parents and teachers who owners of horses were which will go towards the aforementioned worked really hard displayed on a screen. It maintenance of the groups mentioned acting between races taking the really was an exciting grounds. as winders, with wooden bets. There were 14 races brightly coloured horses which included two extra CEILIDH NIGHT and jockeys being pulled being run by popular SUCCESS On Friday 26th March a in 1930’s style, also Hot charity Ceilidh was Club de France Jazz a la hosted at St Bede’s and Django Reinhardt and Lanchester people spanning all age Stephan Grappelli. The Wine Cellars Ltd groups enjoyed the ceilidh night at St Bede’s music, dancing, food and was a charity night, one Greencroft Estate, Tower Road, drink. The event was of the ten the band does Annfield Plain, Stanley organised by Margaret every year. Durham DH9 7XP Doyle of All Saints’ The organisers were very Tel: 01207 521234 Fax: 01207 529101 Primary PTA in grateful for all those who email: [email protected] conjunction with the volunteered including Pastoral Parish Council. Patricia Dixon, Margaret The money raised is to McCabe and Avril Quigley go towards the Church who were in charge of hot Having a Party or Celebration? car park resurfacing dogs. Also thanks go to scheme and the School Greencroft Bottling PTA fund. Company for providing Visit Lanchester Wine Cellars to buy The music was provided the drinks and running your wines. Cases of New and Old world by ‘The Steel String the bar. There was also a Band’ of which there are prize quiz and raffle. wines available at competitive prices. 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Lion President Ian Murray and Treasurer, Martin Durkin open the ‘Book Stall Season’ in glorious weather. Lions hope to run the Book Stall on as many Saturdays mornings as possible, from now until the Autumn The Village Voice Page 18 HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR VISITS ST BEDE’S St Bede’s had a unique his sister, leaving his parents who suffered a heart Bibring discovered that Through the London Jewish opportunity on 23rd March behind. Mr Bibring moved attack on the way to a his mother had been taken Cultural Centre, Mr Bibring as they hosted Mr Harry to England as one of 10,000 concentration camp. Mr to the concentration travels around many Bibring, a holocaust Jewish refugee children that Bibring has preserved her camp, Sobibor, where she European countries to share survivor, who gave a talk ‘Kindertransport’ managed tear strained letters. After ultimately died. his experiences with as many to students and parents to save. The British Pearl Harbour and the Despite facing such trials people as possible in order on what he, as a Jewish government negotiated USA’s entry into the war, Mr Bibring never lost his to educate them and also to child, experienced under terms with the Nazis so communication was even faith in God and is often prevent such terrible events Nazi rule. Organised by that they could transfer more limited but through questioned on where he from occurring again. Six Miss Riches and the all these Jewish children the Red Cross Mr Bibring believed God was during million people were killed in London Jewish Cultural from Germany to and his sister could send the Holocaust. His reply the Holocaust for their beliefs Centre, the talk was a European countries such 25 words each per month is that “God in his divinity and way of life and yet success, with a high as Britain, which were to Austria. Despite not gave humans free will” according to Mr Bibring “we turnout, and many people considered to be safe. hearing back, Mr Bibring and so did not interfere have not learnt from this” as will have benefited and be After moving to England, and Guerta continued with the horrific events there is still discrimination better educated from Mr Bibring was separated writing to their mother for but was always present and prejudice all over the hearing his life story. from his sister, which at six months before fearing “operating through world. That is why hearing Born on 26th December first was very difficult, as the worst and it was not organisations such as the his story was so important, 1925 in Vienna, Austria, he had planned to rely on until 1991 when searching Kindertransport” and so and some might even Mr Bibring is Jewish and her to translate, as he through the Austrian eased some people’s describe it as “incredible”. so was threatened and spoke no word of English. national archives that Mr suffering. Claire Hogarth restricted by the harsh Nazi School was a tough regime which took hold of experience as he could not Austria after the German communicate well and the Anschluss of 1938. He was other children were unable just a normal child in a to understand what he had middle class household been through. During the and he can recall the talk Mr Bibring managed changes occurring in to keep the mood from society, at first the most being too sombre significant adjustment for through recounting some him was being banned from amusing stories of how the ice rink where he he managed to settle in practised speed skating. and his troubles in As he was so young, learning English. While losing the ability to skate in England he managed was a huge atrocity and to stay in contact with his his parents tried to parents in Vienna, even protect him and his sister once the war had started, The Nazi’s did not allow the children of ”Kindertransport” to have Guerta from the true through sending the passports as they believed that Jews were not full German citizens, so this extent of the difficulties letters to friends, who had was Mr Bibring’s travel visa. they faced. Since he was emigrated to America, just 12-13 at this time he who then sent them on to qualified for the Germany. 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This disease which brought back fond slightly biased as I was annually affects over 1000 and inspiring memories to married to a trumpet player adults and kills more himself and his audience. for over 50 years. Ah, children under 5 years than He judged the Competition sweet memories of dancing any other illness. “My Favourite Tune and the night away.” In the afternoon Lesley Why”. Jean Foster was The following day 4 Smith gave an first; she wrote “The Best members went to the extraordinary and of Andrea Bocelli - Vivere DCFWI AGM at Bishop magnificent portrayal contains much of my Auckland where they met whilst wearing an £8000 favourite music, especially many ladies from other costume of ‘the Captive ‘Time to say Goodbye’ - a Durham WIs. Yorkshire Queen’, Mary Queen of duet with Sarah Brightman Tea donates tea and tokens Scots. 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It has cosy prawn butter sauce, steak On the inside cover of intimate corners in the and ale bombadier pie their menus you find Telephone: (01207) 583494 bar area, floor to ceiling with ‘root and shoot’ quoted ‘One of the very Mobile 07734861765 windows giving mash, and beef nicest things about life panoramic views all stroganoff. Puds were is the way we regularly ANSWER TO LAST MONTH’S around in the light and tiramisu, sticky toffee stop whatever it is we SUDOKU airy restaurant, an pud with custard, a trio of are doing and devote our upstairs room with an ice creams, and treacle attention to eating’ outside terrace and for tart with a caramelised taken from Luciano when the weather is topping and clotted Pavarotti - ‘My Own warmer, outside tables. cream - a most decadently Story’ - we couldn’t The food choices are rich dessert which was agree more! equally extensive - they absolutely scrumptious - We look forward to have set menus of 2 I could become seriously visiting again in the courses for £9.95 and 3 addicted. We were most summer and dining out courses for £12.95, a impressed - loved the on the upper terrace. specials board, plus the ambience, delightful The Gourmet Girls The Village Voice Page 21 Country Lanchester Film Club Market History Society The final film of the WHAT’S ON? The next country market Irish Engineer and season will be shown on in the Community Centre Gentleman, The Family, Sunday May 9th in the Wildlife Group Learn bridge will be on Saturday 1st Life and Times of Main Hall of the The meeting on 11th May, Bridge lessons are going May at 10 am. The usual Alexander McDonnell Community Centre at 7.30 pm in the Community well, held in the array of cakes, eggs, jam, (1829 – 1904) 7.30 pm. Centre small hall will be a Community Centre on plants and other delights Once again we welcome TRANSSIBERIAN talk by Rachel Jackson on Thursday evenings from will be on sale. back an old friend, Mr An award winning film “Tees Valley Pondscape”, 6.30 pm. If you are Andrew Everitt, who with superb photography, Third time lucky! interested to learn don’t Open House entertained the Society full of drama, suspense be shy, give it a go, you will All are welcome to Open two years ago with his and well acted by a starry Junior Wildlife be given lots of help and House at the Chapter biography on Sir cast. It tells the story of a The May meeting will be have a laugh or two into House on the first Vincent Raven. train journey from China at Malton Picnic site at the bargain. Contact Jan Thursday every month In the process of to Moscow which 10 am on 23rd May. This Vasey on 01207 521948 to except August. A working on his becomes a thrilling chase will be family friendly - arrange your lessons. sandwich lunch is served biography he came of deception and murder please come along. between 11.30 am and across the fascinating when an American couple Flower Club 1.00 pm. history of Alexander encounter a mysterious 86th Consett On Wednesday 12th Short Circuit McDonnell, an Irish pair of fellow travellers. Music Festival May, there will be a visit Walks Civil Engineer who Take the trip!! All This year’s Consett Music to Lintzford Garden 8th May, 10.30 am, specialised in railway welcome, members £2, Festival will be at Consett Centre (make your own Kibblesworth, 6 miles, a engineering, and who non-members £3.50. Community Sports transport arrangements). countryside walk with 2 is to be the subject of College at Blackfyne on Gerard Humble will give a or 3steep climbs. At Pit his talk to be given on W I the weekends of 14th-15th demonstration of Wheel in the centre of Friday 7th May at the The next meeting is at May and 21st-22nd May. “Hanging Baskets”. Kibblesworth, take the usual time of 7.30 pm in 7 pm on Monday 10th The first Friday session left fork. At the top of the Community Centre May in the Small Hall begins at 6 pm and the Mothers’ Union that street turn left and Dining Room. when there will be a second Friday is at 7 pm. The meeting on 12th May park. Andrew Everitt lives at vegetarian cookery On both Saturdays, the is the musical evening 22nd May, 10.00 am, Ushaw Moor and has demonstration. Members sessions start at 9.15 am, when the Young At Heart West Dipton Valley, 4.5 had a very interesting are reminded that the full 2 pm and 6 pm. The first Singers will perform, miles. Park opposite career, culminating with amount of £14 is due for weekend is for starting off in the Chapter Dipton Mill Inn a post of Senior the 30th June Summer Instrumental Classes and House and then into (NY929609). Lecturer in Community Outing. The 7th June the second is the singing church for 7.30 pm. Nursing and Mental meeting will be an Open weekend including school Ramblers’ Health at Newcastle Meeting with a charge of choirs. Lanchester Male Event cancelled Association, University. One of his £1 (as agreed by members) Voice Choir is hoping to The Lanchester’s Got Derwentside many hobbies is, of for both members and non- compete on the evening of Talent event which was Group course, the history of members. There will be a Friday 21st May and due to be held by 9th May, 10.30 am, railways, particularly Strawberry Supper and Lanchester EP School Lanchester Lions on Bowes, 7 miles. Meet North Eastern hand-crafted jewellery Infant and Junior Choirs Saturday 22nd May has Bowes Village Hall. railways. will be for sale. Thank will also be taking part. been cancelled due to a 23rd May, 10.30 am, Another interesting you to everyone who Refreshments and lack of support. Brignall Banks, 7 miles. presentation in supported the coffee afternoon teas are Coming Shortly Meet Brignall Church. prospect. morning on 14th April. available. The Parish Church Summer Fayre will take place on Lanchester Community Centre Saturday, June 12th, from Having a meeting, party or function? 9.30 am - 11.30 am. All the usual tempting attractions Your Community Centre is available to hire will be available. 3 FUNCTION ROOMS AND 3 MEETING ROOMS AVAILABLE TO HIRE All Saints Summer Fayre will take place at the school STAIRLIFT ACCESS TO ALL 2ND FLOOR ROOMS on Saturday 26thJune from 11.00 am - 1.00 pm. WE CAN ALSO ARRANGE CATERING AND A LICENSED BAR KOGS are organising ‘A FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHENS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR SELF CATERING Family Disco’ to be held at the Social Club on For more details contact John Wilson (Community Association Manager) Saturday, 10th July, beginning at 7.00 pm. Phone: 01207 521275 Tickets will cost £3.00 per Become a Friend of Lanchester Community Association person, or £10.00 for a SHOP AT LANCHESTER’S ON LINE COMMUNITY SHOP family (two adults plus two children). These are www.buy.at/lanchestercommunitycentre available from Eddie Hughes on 521874. The Village Voice Page 22 CRICKET CLUB CRICKET SEASON STARTS TIDY-UP Finally the sun has come of the deal, Mike will coach for Bob Gardiner or Andy The village was a hive of was varnishing seats and out and the cricket season the junior players twice a Smith. activity on Saturday Stuart was painting the is underway. Mind you, it week so if you want to The harsh winter caused March 27th. On a lovely sight screens. There was was a close thing, the first learn the game bring your problems for the club spring morning the a good camaraderie week of fixtures have been son or daughter along on financially so to raise some Litterpick was attracting among the players for this cancelled and are set to a Weds and Fri night. It vital funds the club is many families to make essential annual job. be played later in the year will cost you a couple of holding a family fun day the village litter free and as clubs struggled to get quid but it will be worth it. on Monday 3rd May at the same time the their grounds ready for Starts 6.30 pm. between 10 and 12. There Cricket Club members the season’s start. It’s an Steve Murray leads the are all sorts of cricket fun decided to have their exciting year with all three seconds again and Andy with a bowling annual tidy up for the senior teams starting a McConnell is the new third competition, parents v lads new season. Led by division higher than last team captain. The thirds game and much more. The chairman, Neil Graham time. The First team start on 25th April with a day rounds off with a free and first team captain, entertain Ashington on home game to Brandon, BBQ, so bring along your Stuart McPhail, members 24th April, with the followed by trips to kids and join in the fun. did some indoor seconds going the other Shotley Bridge and Felling. Off the field there is a fund maintenance and way. The 1st May sees Haydn Petch will captain raiser night for the British decorating, whilst Chairman, Neil the firsts at Percy Main the under 18s who must Heart Foundation with outside one gang were Graham, varnishing a with the seconds hosting have a great chance of singer Steve Mann on shifting rubble while Neil seat Newcastle City. 8th May improving on last year’s Friday 23rd April and it’s both teams face Sacriston second place. Lee Murray free to enter so even more LANCHESTER LIONS with the firsts having will captain the under 15s, reason to come. The club home advantage. Stu Greg Patterson the under is always available free of 2010 FA CUP DRAW McPhail continues as first 13s and David Selby the charge for parties so Opening of Envelopes team captain and he has a under 11s. The club will please get in touch if we At Lanchester Social Club Losing quarter finalists new overseas pro in Mike be entering a team in an can help. at 9 pm on Friday 14th May 4 x £100 prizes Hampson, a 20 year old under 9s competition but Finally huge thanks to Lanchester Lions hold a Losing semi-finalists 2 x South African batsman/ we could do with a few Stanley Taxis who have sealed envelope in the £200 prizes wicket keeper from new faces so call in at the sponsored the club’s name of each of the 92 We will then know the Pietermaritsberg. As part club and leave your details shirts this year. participants in the draw. two teams in the final Each envelope contains the next day. After the the name of a team in the final we will pay out TENNIS - IT MUST BE SUMMER! Premiership, Championship, £1,000 in respect of the The 2010 season began change. Provisional non-members and Division 1 and Division 2 winning team and £400 on 12th April, with the times are as follows: equipment is available. Leagues. in respect of the losing first coaching session at 5.30 - 6.30 pm5 to 9 year Another theme that Come along on the Friday team. the college courts being olds coach Michael Hume night to open your After giving out a total very well attended by 6.30 - 7.30 pm10 to 16 would like to run is envelope and see the of £3,600 in prizes, the juniors of all ages. After year olds “Cardio Tennis”, which name of your team. (If you Lions will be left with a break for the bank 7.30 - 8.30pm 17 to Adult is a way of keeping fit, cannot make it, your £1,000 to use for their holiday, the sessions The final hour will with exercises built collector will open the charitable purposes. move to the grass courts include “Returning around the game of envelope on your behalf.) We hope that those of on Ford Road on Rackets” for those tennis. Watch this space! On the night the Lions you who have Monday 10th May. people who may not The official grass court will pay by cheque the participated in the draw At time of writing, there have played for some season at Ford Road following : this year will wish to do so are three hour long time and would like an begins on Saturday 1st Losing teams round 4 again for next year. We lessons planned from easy re-introduction to May. 16 x £50 prizes will be taking names on 5.30 pm, but due to the game. Costs for all Please contact Dennis Losing teams round 5 the night. increased numbers so far sessions are £2.00 for Laycock on 01207 8 x £75 prizes Lanchester Lions attending, this may members and £4.00 for 520278 for full details. CYCLISTS LURED BY NORTH PENNINES CHALLENGE Forty four intrepid cyclists under 8 hours. The annual well spaced control points, Hunstanworth; Rookhope; but continued undeterred, had the benefit of a fine event organised by and returned at the finish Allenheads; Nenthead; even cycling from frosty morning when they Houghton Cycling Club, as proof that the whole Killhope Law; Upper Lanchester to East Boldon pedalled up Newbiggen is the third of its kind, but course has been Weardale; Crawleyside; after the event! Lane from the Community years one and two were completed. then back to Lanchester Thanks to the efforts of Centre on Sunday, 21st blighted by rain and gales. The route is quite for a well earned tea in the Dave Cummins, Joe March. Their task was to This year was third time demanding and involves Community Centre. Applegarth and Mike complete a gruelling 100 lucky. over 1800 metres of Ages ranged from 14 to 74 McGeever of Houghton kilometre “Grimpeur” ride, Each rider was issued with climbing, taking in: and all but one completed Cycling Club, the event over some of the hilliest a route card which has to Rowley; Muggleswick; the course. A cyclist fell at was a great success and terrain in NE England, in be stamped en route at four Edmundbyers; Blanchland; Edmundbyers cattle grid will be repeated next year. The Village Voice Page 23 CYCLISTS LURED BY NORTH ALL GO FOR BOWLS PENNINES CHALLENGE It has been a race against May. Thanks go to time to get the bowls members, in particular Ken pavilion ready for the new Raper and Joe Newton and season after the roof builders, J Lillie & Sons, for collapsed under the their hard work in making weight of this winter’s this happen. snow. All being well it The green will be open from should be up and running 28th April for practice. for the first match on 5th New members welcome.

Fred Hepple of Lanchester in red at Bay Bridge near Blanchland, part of the gruelling “Grimpeur” ride. Full story, page 23. Working on the roof of the pavilion CRICKET CLUB LANCHESTER BOWLER TIDY-UP DEFENDS TITLE Malcolm Rose, a member of Consett Men’s Indoor Bowling Club Lanchester Bowling Club, has for the second year in succession. become four woods champion at Well done Malcolm. FUN ON NEW PIRATE SHIP

First Team Captain, Stuart McPhail, painting a sight screen

The new Pirate Ship arrived in the yard at All Saints R C Primary during the Easter holidays. The children are seen here really enjoying the ship provided through fundraising by the PTA.

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