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Registration Number: 4905360 PAGE 2 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS County Charity Night at PHONE Ponies Visit Care Home Councillors British Legion Club SCAM Fund Friends of Jennifer Murray, a cancer victim, attending Butterwick Hospice, are ALERT Christmas organising a charity night to raise funds for this worthy People in County Durham cause. are being warned not to Meal It is to be held at the British fall for a new type of scam Dear Sir, Legion Club on Tuesday 25th which claims to offer On 11th December 2013 February at 7.30pm. Four live protection from nuisance members of the Wednesday acts will perform including calls. Social Club in Aycliffe Village local singers Stan Fuller, Durham County Council’s enjoyed a lovely Christmas Georgio, Marie Michelle and meal in “The County”. This was fair trading team has Georgia Lee. issued the warning to made possible by the generous In addition there will be donations from Councillors Jed make residents aware of Bingo, Tombola, Raffl e and Hillary and Sarah Iveson from a so-called service which a Pie and Peas Supper all for their Neighbourhood Budget. offers to stop householders We would like to express our only £5 per ticket. The British Legion Charity receiving unwanted sincere appreciation to Jed telesales and marketing and Sarah for their continued Nights are very popular and support and wish them both a excellent value for money. calls. successful and happy new year. Tickets are limited and are The scam involves a call Patricia Johnson available from the Legion from someone offering Secretary/Treasurer. 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Telephone: 01325 492835 “We would strongly advise Mobile: 07950 672689 people never to give out “Call to discuss your requirements or for some friendly advice” their bank account details SPANISH EAT ALL YOU CAN to anyone over the phone unless they are certain they CLASSES HOT BUFFET are dealing with a legitimate A reasonable number of people Wednesday, Thursday & Friday company. We would got in contact and a Beginners urge caution if anyone is Spanish Class at the Pioneering Evenings 6pm to 8.30pm contacted by a company Care Centre is starting on 22nd offering to stop unwanted of January. calls for a fee.” If you are interested in joining People can register with the class please ring 321234. If Wednesday Carvery the Telephone Preference successful it may lead to more 12noon to 2.00pm Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre Service, which is free, to classes at a higher level. ensure they do not receive Telephone 01325 313000 unwanted telephone sales and marketing calls. OPEN MONDAY to SATURDAY Register online at www. tpsonline.org.uk or by telephone on 0845 070 TTHEHE TTURBINIAURBINIA Stockists Appointments not 0707. Anyone who thinks of Tigi they have been targeted by Products always required * SSaturdayaturday NightNight LiveLive * such a scam is advised to report it to Action Fraud either online at www. The Very Best of Rock - Normally NO Cover Charge The Royal British Legion actionfraud.police.uk or by telephone on 0300 123 presents a 2040. Saturday 18th January - “Tony Liddle Band” Friday 31st January 2014 Bio: Tony has fronted many bands and has untertaken world tours with legendary musicians including Rock Guitarist 60’s super group ‘The Animals’; ‘Oliver/Dawson’s Saxon’; ‘The Tygers of Pang Tang’; ‘Strangeways’ and American rock band ‘Liddle/Rush and Thrall’. He has also been produced by Kevin Elson, record “GRAHAM RUSSELL” producer for the legendary American band ‘Journey’. plus Mr Bs Karaoke - Entrance Fee £1.50 Reviews: “The room was full, and the sound was deafening with a mixed bag of people in, being entertained with the likes of Toto, Rainbow, The Cult, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Judas Priest, Led Zep, NASSA News Stereophonics, Whitesnake, AC/DC and Boston. My favourite ‘More than a feeling’, Jon on bass/ Saturday 8th February 2014 Newton Aycliffe Scout is welcome. keyboards seems to be having a good time in the now settled line up; Ade looking ice cool out front Supporters Association The Bingo is restarting with the shades on; Tony being his cheeky self, cracking on to the crowd.” TV Personality, would like to thank on Saturday evenings “Tony and co always deliver the goods and he has a cracking sense of humour. They sound even better Rock Star of “I’m a Celebrity” and “Benidorm” everyone who came to the from 8.00pm after the now there set list has been re-vamped. One of the most talked about bands on the circuit” “CHRISSY” Family New Year’s Eve Christmas break - please Plus Great Duo party and all those people come along and join in. Saturday 25th January - “Bon Jovi Forever” “ALTER EGO” who gave us prizes for the We are a family club and with special guest support - ‘THE KILL’ raffl e. young people (under age Tickets available from the Legion bar or Sue Gig Pit Review: “I went up The Tuns, glad I did, never seen ‘The Kill’ before, known Mark for years, what Priced at £4.00 each There are a few unclaimed 18) are welcome in the bar until 9.00pm so long a band, top drawer! Not a great fan of Bon Jovi, but I have to say these are the best tribute act I’ve seen, raffl e prizes the ticket and Greggs vocals in both bands were awesome, guitar playing was immense and the rhythm section numbers are:- 261-sweets, as they are accompanied tight as anything. Grown men stood open mouthed, and the women went beserk. Great nite lads!” Friday 14th February 2014 423-wine, 265-Black Magic by a responsible adult. Rockermouth Review: “Great band! Still haven’t seen the Bon Jovi Forever set, but it’s the same line- FOR ALL THE ROMANTICS Prizes can be collected at New members are always up as The Kill . . . and they rock! Talented lads, the lot of them. A great set of musicians, and Gregg We are holding a the bar. We had a fantastic welcome although you has frontman skills and stage presence to back up his excellent voice. Then add to that a cool and don’t have to be a member interesting set list, a quality PA rig, and you’ve got a superb package. Can’t wait to see the lads play “VALENTINE’S DINNER” night and hope everyone again. But maybe next time at The Office”. in the upstairs restaurant. enjoyed themselves. to visit us. Tickets are limited and cost £12 per person. Don’t forget that we are The hall is available to hire The dinner consists of a three course meal with a open all year with the for meetings, functions etc. Saturday 1st February - “Born Villains” choice as well as entertainment. bar open each evening at very reasonable rates. Tickets are available from the Restaurant or Sue except Wednesdays from Hope to see you all soon- For more information on bands go to (Must be purchased before 11-2-14) 8.00pm until 11.00 (earlier don’t leave it until next opening at weekends), New Year. Thank you and www.turbiniapub.co.uk or 313034 TELEPHONE: 01325 312876 and Saturday and Sunday Happy New Year to you Free Function Room - Free Disco/Karaoke from lunchtime. Everyone all. NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 3 Come and Progress for all at Greenfield Nominations Open for Build an Ark Disability Sports Awards ‘Noah and the Ark’ is the Performers and participants involved in disability sport will theme for St. Clare’s Messy be given the opportunity to thank their sporting heroes at the Church on Saturday 25th 2013 North East Disability Sports Awards. January @ 4pm. Nominations are now open for the awards, which will see Come along and help to build performers, clubs, coaches and volunteers from across the an ark, all children are asked region recognised for their commitment to their sport. to bring an empty box along The event is in its seventh year and is supported by the English with them, any shape or size, Federation of Disability Sport and the four North East County to help build an ark ! Sports Partnerships (CSPs). We will also be painting The categories this year are: rainbows, making paper • MALE PERSONALITY boats to fl oat in the water • FEMALE PERSONALITY tray and lots more. Prayers • YOUNG MALE ACHIEVER and promises for 2014 will • YOUNG FEMALE ACHIEVER be offered by the children • CLUB OF THE YEAR and we will fi nish with tea at • COACH OF THE YEAR 5pm. • PARTICIPANT OF THE YEAR All families are welcome, • SERVICE TO SPORT AWARD admission is by way of Nominating is easy! Simply fi ll out the online nomination donation to Messy Church form at www.nedsa.co.uk. The closing date for nominations is funds. Please contact Parish Friday 10 January 2014 Youth Team Leader Mrs. Helen McCormick on Aycliffe 319002 for any Greenfi eld Community College is once again celebrating for just what is expected! By understanding the needs of further details. outstanding English GCSE results. 96% of the 98 students who every child and building their confi dence, English teachers HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? PLEASE NOTE - sat their exam achieved grade C or above. More importantly, have supported 60% of the year group to achieve 4 levels We can help protect your family’s interests. There will be NO Kidzfl icks these results refl ect the commitment at Greenfi eld to support of progress, 11% to achieve 5 levels and 4 extremely hard- Protect your PROPERTY for your loved ones. in February. We hope to every student to succeed as 100% of entrants achieved at least working and determined students to achieve an incredible 6 Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Storage. resolve the sound problems 3 levels of progress [in line with government expectations]. levels of progress. Call NOW on 01325 324515 for appointment before our March fi lm date. 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PAGE 4 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Who Do You Standby Accommodation for Town’s Fire Crew Know Who Newton News was 10am to 5pm Monday to operating very successfully given a tour of the new Friday and the fi re and rescue from Newton Aycliffe Fire Deserves the accommodation for Aycliffe Service continues to provide Station and Seaham (another Chairman’s fi remen which was recently its operational response and station that has benefi tted completed as part of a new community safety services from a new accommodation Medal? scheme designed to bring from the station. block). about cost saving effi ciency. In April, the fi re and rescue The system has allowed the The Chairman’s Medal is 2013 was a year of great service opened a new building Service to make signifi cant the highest honour Durham change at Newton Aycliffe adjacent to the fi re station to savings as the same level County Council can award, Fire Station. In December, accommodate a new crewing of operational cover can be and is given to individuals or Durham and Darlington system designed to provide provided using fewer staff. groups who have contributed Fire and Rescue Service the same levels of operational It is a legal requirement that signifi cantly to communities welcomed local policing cover in a more cost effective any standby cover must be in County Durham. teams into the station in way. completed away from the Working with local Area a move that benefi ts both The new Day Crewing place of work; therefore a Action Partnerships, the organisations and helps to Plus duty system allows key part of the duty system Chairman of Durham provide a police presence in fi refi ghters to work 12 hour was the construction of an County Council, Cllr Pauline the area. shifts through the day and accommodation building, Charlton is encouraging The collaboration, believed then provide 12 hours of where operation personnel people to nominate to be one of the fi rst in standby cover from purpose can reside at the same time ‘individuals for voluntary the country, sees the fi re built accommodation next to as they provide operational effort’ and ‘outstanding and rescue service sharing the fi re station at night. cover. charitable organisations’. The accommodation with the The Day Crewing Plus Due to the length of time award is open to all ages. police neighbourhood teams, system has been successfully that staff spend at the station Cllr Charlton said: “There community support offi cers introduced into several when they are on duty, are so many unsung heroes and response teams. fi re and rescue services members of their family are in County Durham who do The police station within throughout the country in allowed to visit during their things for their community the building is open from recent years and so far it is standby hours. that can go unnoticed. The accommodation block “We will be holding a houses seven bedrooms, a presentation event which kitchen and a lounge area. will be a celebration of the COMMUNITY LEARNING Robin Turnbull, group achievements and effort that We had a brilliant response for our new term of courses at manager for County Durham people of our county put in Greenfi eld Arts and we welcome back our regular participants and Darlington Fire and every day - a little time to and tutors. Don’t forget we also have courses and free tasters Rescue Service, said: “The refl ect on the excellent work that haven’t begun yet! new duty system, which that people do for each other.” Maria Postma will join us on Tuesday 21st January (6pm- The awards will take place in 7:30pm) and Tuesday 28th January (6pm-7.30pm) for free has been running for three months now, is working very April 2014, and the closing taster sessions of Nail Art and Make Up, to gauge interest for date for nominations is 14 full-length courses. 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I including welfare rights etc. This week public awareness consumption, alcohol- as seemingly unfettered want to take this opportunity Macmillan is supporting me of the infl uence corporate related harms (including access was allowed from the to thank the community for and I receive a lot of help, lobbying is able to exert on alcohol-attributable deaths, drinks industry, supermarkets all your support over the so can refer people to the policy makers has been laid hospitalisations, crimes and and trade bodies to policy years. Macmillan Centres. A person bare. This follows revelations workplace absences) and the makers at the Department Unfortunately the chemo- struggling to buy food can in the British Medical Journal costs associated with those of Health. This has led therapy I had made me also be helped. (published 8 January 2014) harms. These are all areas Dr Sarah Wollaston MP, unwell and I am in pain 24/7 I believe there is not enough following the ditching last which could potentially lead to condemn this policy and permantly on crutches. support for people with summer of Government plans to savings against the current decision as a ‘shabby truth’ Over the years many people cancer because I have been to introduce Minimum Unit fi nancial pressure faced by and highlight her personal have come to me explaining there and people stop me Pricing (MUP) for alcohol public services. Research diffi culty in getting access they had no support and don’t in the street who need help. and the confi rmation of in Canada has linked a 10% to Ministers. A number of know who or where to turn People think once you fi nish The Pioneering Care 12noon, £3.50. Pilates 4.45 - ‘dozens of meetings’ between increase in alcohol prices leading health professionals and discuss their illness. your treatment you are okay Partnership (PCP) has a 6pm & 6.15 - 7.30pm, £6 Ministers and those with a to a 30% drop in alcohol- including Professor Sir Ian On the 6th February at 6pm but that is not true and some huge range of activities, WEDNESDAY: Aquacise vested interest in maintaining attributable deaths. Gilmore, special advisor myself and a few others are people just want someone support and classes aimed at 9 - 10am, £6.30. Nordic the status quo in relation We believe there is a on alcohol at the Royal starting a support group at to talk to outside their own improving your health and Walking 9.45 - 10.45am, £2. to MUP leading up to that direct link between cheap College of Physicians, have Neville Parade Methodist family. making you feel better! 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1 Norman Terrace, Chilton DL17 0HF - 01388 721284 INSURANCE FREE QUOTES WWhile-u-Waithile-u-Wait DentureDenture RepairsRepairs ESTIMATES We are delighted to be to help them get started on in English to produce work NNEWEW DDENTURESENTURES VEHICLE BODY REPAIRS REPAIRS working with the Aycliffe their project. The students towards the publication RESPRAYS - RESTORATION - MOTOR CYCLES - PLASTIC WELDING Local History Society will be working on a cross and in History they will be • Early Appointments • Fast Turnaround • Replacement Panels & Lights to contribute to a public curricular project over the using digital technology and Touch Up Paints exhibition and publication next few months which will enquiry methods to discover • Easy Parking with No Steps • Interior and Exterior Customising taking place at Aycliffe begin in Art and Design. how WW1 affected the local Aerosols and Paint mixed to order Village Hall in September Students will consider the area. Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm From a Scratch to a Respray, that commemorates the work of artists such as Joseph Thank you to the Aycliffe for a quality and affordable job contact Neil or by special arrangement centenary of World War Cornell and Leo Kaplan to local history society for [email protected] 01325 319199 - 07971 435308 One. create their own containers inviting us to be part of Unit E463/2 Woodham Road DL5 6HT - www.spraybody.co.uk All of Year 8 at Greenfi eld that represent a person or this great work which has were inspired by a situation from WW1. allowed Greenfi eld to do an presentation of information They will then use these to exciting piece of creative and WW1 objects last week inspire some creative writing cross curricular work. SMALL WORK BEGINS TO EASE ART EXHIBITION Reg. Charity Number 1152038 Come and join us for a coffee, CONGESTION ON A167 cake and a celebration of art in Honest John invites you to view his large Motorists are being warned delighted that these works it is essential as it allows our friendly craft room. selection of goods at of potential delays as work is are now commencing and Durham County Council to carried out to improve three look forward to delivering better manage the day to day THE CUBBY junctions to ease congestion improvements which will disruption to motorists and Friday 24th, Saturday 25th around Chester-le-Street. make life easier for motorists residents alike. and Sunday 26th January 2014 Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm It is hoped the improvements and pedestrians alike, as well The actual construction of (Closed Wednesday - Please do not leave donations) to the road layout will not only as helping to boost the local the new junction will then relieve existing congestion, economy. commence in April with work FREE ADMISSION 10am-4pm but provide a boost to the “Motorists and those living expected to last at least fi ve Honest John is Alive and Sells local economy as potential within the town can be months as traffi c lights are EVERY DAY IN NEWTON AYCLIFFE bottlenecks are removed on assured that we will try very installed. Dot’s Craft Room Very near the Town Centre . . . important commuter and bus hard to keep disruption and Working across the summer Surtees House, Hilton Road Inside the white building on Greenwell Road . . . routes around the town. delay to a minimum.” will allow for longer working Newton Aycliffe DL5 6EN Next to the Court . . . Work started on January 6th Lane restrictions will be days and will take advantage Opposite the Fire Station . . . at the fi rst of three junctions in place from next week to of the reduction in traffi c Telephone 318600 which sees the start of a allow the different utility across the summer holidays. signifi cant investment in companies to carry out Work at the Blind Lane in THE CUBBY CAFE In association with Whitehouse Funeral Service More ever changing and interesting goods than ever. tackling congestion next to their necessary work. The and Picktree Roundabout With a massive selection . . . and the A1(M). different companies will be junctions will commence in Great Food and Beverages are also available The fi rst phase will see almost allotted a time slot to allow the summer months, taking £1.5m invested into the them to each take their turn place until March 2015. signalisation of Northlands in what is a very confi ned Further updates on timescales roundabout at the intersection space. Although this will and potential disruption GREAT AYCLIFFE TOWN COUNCIL of the A167 Newcastle Road extend the overall duration will be issued thought the and the A693 which links of the construction phase, construction period. Dates and Times of Statutory Meetings Stanley to the motorway. of the Town Council and its Committees The improvements will not only help to reduce existing Wednesday 29th January 2014 congestion problems but Entertainers Sought for will provide much needed pedestrian and cycle facilities 36 years in business in Aycliffe Council Meeting - 7.15pm while helping to reduce Great Aycliffe Show delays for buses. It may be only January but be considered – anything St. Cuthberts House QUESTION TIME A further £3.1m will also preparations are already well from marching jazz bands to Aycliffe Business Park A period of up to 20 minutes has been set aside for an elector be invested to improve the underway for this year’s gymnastic teams, acrobats Tel 07775 241530 to ask questions, give evidence or make representation on any adjacent junctions with the item of business included on the agenda of the Council, its Great Aycliffe Show, to be and cheerleaders. A1(M) motorway at the held on the August Bank If you are interested in Committees and the Planning Sub-Committee. Blind Lane junction and the Holiday weekend, 23 and 24 performing, please contact Abigail Beauty and With the exception of the Annual and Extra-ordinary Council roundabout at Picktree Lane. August 2014. The Show is a the Show Co-ordinator, Mrs Melly at Roots Meetings members of the public can submit a written question The Government will provide popular and free attraction for Marie Robinson, at Great for the Council Agenda as long as it is submitted 7 clear days £2.2m of funding to this the whole family. Aycliffe Town Council, before a meeting. element of the works from The Show organiser, Great who will also be pleased to the Local Pinch Point Fund. Aycliffe Town Council, aims offer advice and assistance If members of the public have any questions it would be Together these projects will appreciated if they could make them known prior to the start to encourage community if you are not sure if your ensure that the council can involvement in the Show and entertainment would be of the meeting. Agendas/Reports are available on the Council’s tackle current congestion Website on the Friday afternoon preceding the meeting. (www. is looking for clubs, groups suitable. great-aycliffe.gov.uk) issues while providing and societies in the area Contact 01325 300700 opportunity for economic who would like to put on a or e-mail show@great- The Press and Public are cordially invited to attend. growth in the area. performance on the grass in aycliffe.gov.uk For further “The Public Entrance to the Council Chamber will be open 30 Cllr Neil Foster, Cabinet minutes prior to the commencement of meetings”. the arena. A wide range of information about the Show, member for economic entertainment is planned and visit www.great-aycliffe.gov. regeneration, said: “We’re all types of entertainers will uk NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 7 POLLUTED BURN Computer Scam! Future Business Magnates Dear Sir, internet. We recently received a call He denied this and said it was on the land line (we are real and threatened to cut our ex-directory and have yet computers off the Windows to know how they got our server. I told him that my number) telling us something computer was fi ne and if I was wrong with our Windows had any real problems I would computer and this was a take it back to the store from technician from Windows. which it was purchased, I then (We own 3 but they would not promptly hung up the phone. specify which, saying all had Online, people who have problems). fallen for the scam have had They direct you to fi nd computer viruses and been the event viewer on your charged money and had their computer which is a legitimate computer remotely accessed part of Windows, logging by those running the scam. minor errors your computer I hope this helps to raise has encountered. They use awareness of those who use these errors to scare you into computers. thinking something is wrong Emma Dunn with your computer. They kept saying that because of A group of year 8 students from Headteacher, Christine experience of working in the errors we had been cut Woodham Academy are taking Forsyth, says “This is an business. Once again, we are off the main server and were BRILLIANT part in the Durham Future excellent opportunity for very grateful to Ebac for their on a temporary Windows Business Magnates Challenge young people to gain early expert help.” server. They then instructed WOODHAM this year. me to type a web address into The challenge requires year 8 my ‘all programs search bar’ students to work together as but instead I typed part into STUDENT a business to come up with a SIMPLY THE BEST - google and had confi rmation business idea and develop it this was a scam as many into the prototype stage. forums had issued warnings. The group is being supported NEWTON PRESS The scam is known as in the challenge by a local Newton Press I called today A reader sent this photo of the Burn which someone polluted ‘Ammyy’ as this is the fi rst company, Ebac who will work Where I was treated in a pleasant way with petrol or oil last weekend. If you see this sort of behaviour part of the address they get with the students during the Newton Press established since 1963 please report it to the Police or Town Council. you to type. I hung up the different business tasks. In Printing services for you and me. Steve Cooper the town’s Environment Offi cer walked the phone and they rang back and preparation for the challenge T’was Newton Press I went to look the group set up a cake business. route and the pollution had gone which he says is due to high I informed him I knew it was Seeking estimates for my fi rst poetry book. water levels washing the contamination through. a scam, as it was all over the The group manufactured and sold their products at a school Very pleased with their work of eco-friendly printing event before Christmas. This Supreme quality not skimping. gave the students experience of Happy with their price, after sound advice promoting and selling products Order completed on time, with service simply sublime Property Management to the general public. Vince Elsbury startingCourse 20th North East January 2014 The Specialist in Quality Rented Accommodation PROJECT- 27 Duke Street, Darlington - Tel: (01325) 382302 - Fax: (01325) 383536 U www.property-management-northeast.co.uk For Newtonian Adam Nicholas 2013 was a good year. He completed his GCSE’s at Woodham LANDLORDS Academy in the summer and achieved a whopping 13 A* grades and 1 A grade, in a We urgently require range of subjects including quality, modernised Music, French, German and Latin. 3-4 bedroomed houses Stead Close Elmfield Place As languages are a passion, in Newton Aycliffe Adam also studies and speaks Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe a number of other tongues: & Woodham for clients Swedish, Danish, Norwegian 2 bedroomed terraced house in 3 bedroomed terraced house, and he is currently working good condition, situated in cul on our mailing list. unfurnished with carpets, on Dutch, and dabbling with de sac within walking distance curtains, blinds & cooker. Hall, Icelandic (which is a little of town centre. Unfurnished with breakfast kitchen, lounge/ carpets, blinds & cooker. Hall, more challenging). Free rental appraisal diner, downstairs shower/ Adam is now in his fi rst year lounge/diner with gas fire, fitted WC, 3 double bedrooms, kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, without obligation bathroom/WC with overhead at Queen Elizabeth Sixth bathroom/WC with overhead from the ARLA shower. Gas CH, front garden Form College, taking A shower. Gas CH, front forecourt with shed & vehicle access. Levels in French, German, & rear garden. EPC rating E. licensed agent EPC rating D. Rent £475 pcm Mathematics, Geography, Rent £450 pcm. Critical Thinking and General Studies. For those who remember him from concerts at Woodham Academy, Adam continues to play piano and has active roles in bands at college and playing for weddings and Project-U offers a great range of Level 1 Qualifications private parties, when time allows. which will boost your vocational skills and help you Zetland Hunt He was very pleased to be Delaval Close Aldfrid Place asked to perform for the find employment in the future. Newton Aycliffe Newton Aycliffe “Mayor at Home” event and Courses are run from our two specialist centres, Catterick and Newton Newton Aycliffe enjoyed meeting the Mayor’s 3 bedroomed semi-detached Aycliffe and include Construction, Hospitality and Catering, Health and house, unfurnished with 2/3 bedroomed modern 4 bedroomed end terrace/ guests and had a wonderful carpets, curtains & cooker. terraced house, unfurnished link house, unfurnished with Prom night at Redworth Hall Social Care, Childcare, Hair and Beauty, and Public Services. Courses are Entrance hall, lounge/diner with carpets & cooker. Fitted carpets & curtains. Modern playing in the band with with feature fireplace joined by kitchen, inner hall, lounge, 2 fitted kitchen, lounge & dining free for 16-18 year olds, and extra benefits for Project-U students include: double bedrooms, 1 small single his happy group of fellow archway, fitted kitchen, utility, area, 2 double, 1 single, 1 musicians, joined by Mr. 2 double & 1 small single bedroom/study, bathroom with playroom/study/bedroom, overhead shower, separate • Free breakfast • Free transport* bedroom, bathroom/WC with main bathroom with overhead Jenkins for a classic number WC. Gas CH, enclosed garden overhead shower. EPC rating shower, downstairs WC. Gas or two! • Free leisure pass • Small group sizes ‘D’. Rent £500 pcm with shed. EPC rating CRent £450 pcm CH, front garden. EPC rating Now in consideration are D. Rent £450pcm the options for University • Financial support* • Very friendly staff and Adam is open to all possibilities, such as Visit www.darlington.ac.uk to apply or call Tracey studying in Germany, France, No Gimmicks, No Temporary Discounts, Just Consistent Cambridge or other colleges today on 07921 125303 Professional Service with Personal Attention Since 1988 who offer good facilities for *Terms and conditions apply studying Modern Languages. PAGE 8 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS More Suggestions for HELPING TEENAGERS Woodham is a Highly withVenita more than 30 years experience. . . of hairdressing and owning salons INTO EMPLOYMENT along the way, is now off ering a Improved Bus Service Effective Academy freelance service, where, in the comfort of your own home you Dear Sir, subject. can have salon quality hairdressing Last week I contacted Arriva My comments to Arriva OR TRAINING at low cost prices. regarding bus services in were that (A) they consider A new campaign aims to New College Durham and Newton Aycliffe only to rerouting the 5A back to it’s match young people looking One Point is now also Tel: 07774 921986 open Newton News and read original route round Alston for training or apprenticeships offering young people the Evening Appointments also Available correspondence on the same Crescent and Meadowfi eld to vacancies available. chance to join a bespoke Way as the present loop The One Point Service Start choices programme. This will round Burnhill Way has Today campaign is aimed at give young people currently neither houses nor bus stops. 16 to 19-year-olds who are not in employment, education (B) that to make a fairer not in education, employment or training, the opportunity to distribution of bus services or training and will run until see a wide range of full time on the Town they consider March. A booklet containing vocational or apprenticeship rerouting two of the No details of training and programmes. 7 buses ie – one via Burn apprenticeship vacancies is Jack Haywood, 17, formerly Lane and the other via available online at: www. of Gilesgate Sports College, CCommunicatorsommunicators Meadowfi eld Way thus help4teens.co.uk/start said: “Initially I was very covering more of the area The campaign, set to nervous at the prospect of Training Associates with a service to Durham. begin this month, is being leaving year 11 and missed Needless to say that at the supported by Durham County my fi rst couple of college Tutor / Facilitator time of writing I have had no Council’s One Point personal interviews because of “At the top of the “good” grade as judged in the school’s most Hours: Full Time response. advisors and the Improving nerves.” recent Ofsted report (September 2011) and working towards Salary: £16,000 - £20,000 (depending on experience) Mrs J. Dutch Progression of Young People One Point personal advisor, “outstanding”. This was the judgement of fi ve senior leaders Location: County Durham Team. The personal advisors Tom Lynn, supported Jack from schools around the country who recently carried out a Closing date: 31st January 2014 offer information, advice and through interviews before he review of teaching at Woodham Academy. guidance to young people left school last summer as part They found the leadership and management of the school to An opportunity has arisen within Communicators Training Film Show who are unclear about their of the Start Today campaign be highly effective and the vast majority of the teaching to be Associates (based in Newton Aycliffe County Durham) The next “Feel Good Film future career paths. and once he had accompanied excellent. The use of digital media such as iPads and Skype that requires an experienced Tutor/Trainer/Facilitator to The council works with him to the college to discuss was seen as a major strength as was the high level of challenge join our team to support our delivery at HMP Durham Show” at St Clare’s Church, on WEDNESDAY 22nd a number of colleges and possible courses, everything in lessons. Students were described as “confi dent and proud”. and our learndirect Centre in Newton Aycliffe. You will training providers, New fell into place. Of particular interest was Woodham Sports Academy, not have the necessary skills, experience and qualifi cations to January, features “THE MAN WHO SUED GOD”, College Durham being one of Thanks to the support just because of the professional coaching available in a range take responsibility for supporting our learners with their them. received, Jack has gone on to of sports (football, gymnastics, dance, basketball, American Employability, Maths, English and IT programmes. Starring Billy Connolly at his hilarious best, in this critically Mo Dixon, assistant principal study childcare and now has a football, cricket, softball, table tennis, water polo and To apply you will need: acclaimed and heart-warming for curriculum, inclusion placement at a primary school swimming) but also because of its unique student contract. - Experience of facilitation and delivering tale of one man’s fi ght against and higher education at with a long-term aim of All students are expected to maintain exemplary standards of training/support to learners in: the system. New College Durham, becoming a learning support behaviour, effort and attendance which led to 89% of members o Employability programmes Tea and coffee at 1pm, said: “Our college enjoys assistant. achieving 5 A*-C including English and Mathematics in 2013. o Skills for Life (Maths/English) included in the £2, and a very successful working There are a range of Having been confi rmed as an area of excellent practice, o IT (foundation, Level 1 and Level 2) the fi lm starts at 1-15pm. relationship with the One opportunities available Woodham Sports Academy is advising a number of schools Everyone is most welcome to Point service and we have throughout the county and from across the country on how to develop young people - Teacher/training qualifi cation Cert Ed join us. Bring a spot of lunch worked together very well on young people are urged to through sport. or (minimum PTLLS) with you, tables are set out, a number of projects over the visit the Help4teens website Woodham Academy is a member of Challenge Partners, a - ECDL/ITQ or equivalent IT Level 2 and enjoy a friendly social last couple of years. or seek help from a One Point network of excellent schools throughout the country dedicated - Assessor / IV qualifi cation (desirable) occasion. Further details “Together we have been personal advisor. to ensuring that all children get the best possible education. - Able to work with students individually and in groups from Ric Hargreaves 01325 particularly successful in Last year 485 young people Headteacher, Christine Forsyth, says “At Woodham - Excellent admin and people skills 316755 engaging hard to reach groups were helped thanks to this type Academy, we believe that every child has a right to a high - Ability to write good quality student reports and I see this as an excellent of campaign and it is hoped quality education. 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Mr Hogg said: “So that I can Nearly three out of fi ve “Last year, residents deliver a policing service households live in a Band supported an increase for the that meets the needs of local A property. The precept 2013/14 Council Tax precept, communities, I want to know in County Durham and which contributed towards what you think the increase, Darlington is still below the keeping pace with infl ation if any, in the police precept national average. and offset, to a degree, the (police element of council “I strongly encourage reduction in Government tax) should be for 2014/15.” everyone to have their say on grant, which is reducing by All forces are faced with this proposal and complete about 4.8% in 2014/15, which Woodham Academy’s front of guests ongoing fi nancial challenges my short survey; it is open means £4.2m less to spend Let’s Get Cooking Club The evening was described and reduced spending power, to all Council Taxpayers and than in the current year.” invited their friends, family, as ‘delicious and at restaurant due to the deep budget cuts you are asked to confi rm The consultation is open until governors and the local standards’ by one of the imposed by the Government. which one of the following Wednesday 22nd January and Community to a festive meal guests. This is likely to get worse in options you agree to support residents are encouraged to in December. The evening Linda Vipond, Woodham the future. to meet the cost of your vote on the PCC’s website Angie Pearson and Mike Trippett were married on 30th was very successful and Academy chef and the club Mr Hogg proposes, at policing service: at: www.durham-pcc.gov.uk December 2013 at Bannatynes Hotel in Darlington and they enjoyed by all. The pupils coordinator, said “I am very this stage, to increase the The precept should be or by telephone on: 03000 went to Salzburg for their honeymoon. prepared, cooked and served proud of all the club members. amount that people pay for increased by more than 2%. 264631. Angie Pearson is a Civil Servant working for HM Revenue an impressive 3 course meal. They have demonstrated policing in County Durham & Customs. Mike Trippett is employed as a Manager at the All members worked skills and knowledge of a and Darlington by 2% for Trade Counter for Newey & Eyre. extremely hard over a six high standard. I aim to arm 2014/15, in order to balance NEW RESIDENTS HELPED The Bridesmaids were Courtenay and Paige, daughters of the week period to produce some children with appropriate the need for providing an bride, and the family live in Russell Court. exciting dishes to serve. life skills to make healthy effective policing service, WITH HOME SECURITY Dishes included homemade meals and also mentor those while minimising as far minestrone soup with that wish to work further in as possible the cost to homemade bread, turkey hospitality.” taxpayers. This will partly breast stuffed with Italian The club runs on a Tuesday offset the 4.8% reduction in sausage and sweet cranberry 3.15pm and is keen to government grant funding for sauce, mushroom, cranberry involve the local community 2014/15. HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS and brie wellington, and family members in “Council Tax increases are Also Garage and Shed Clearance homemade Christmas their activities with the aim likely to be capped at 2% for pudding and caramel sauce, to get more people cooking 2014/15, which for Durham followed by hand crafted Please contact Linda Vipond and Darlington represents an Furniture - All Electrical Goods chocolates that were made by on 01325 300328 for further additional £0.5m. This means Washers - Dryers - Cookers pupils during the evening in details. you would pay an extra £3.13 Fridges - Freezers - Hoovers Must be in Good Working Order TOP CASH PAID ON COLLECTION

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The retired swimmer’s items on achievements loyalty visit coincided with an & community service initiative, Sky Sports Living for Sport, that Greenfi eld Tel: Syd Community College have 01325 300212 signed up too for the fourth or [email protected] year in a row that uses sport as a tool to motivate and inspire 11-16 year olds. Chris found the visit Chris and Mr Butterworth extremely enjoyable team taught a pre-planned commenting ‘it was a pleasure theory lesson on diet in to come back to Greenfi eld sport. It proved to be a as the pupils are always fantastic opportunity for the exceptionally well behaved, Greenfi eld pupils as it isn’t inquisitive and a pleasure to everyday they get to interact work with. It was great for with an Olympic fi nalist in me to be in the classroom the classroom. During the putting my hand to teaching lesson there were a series a topic that has been so of engaging tasks focused important in my professional around the key nutrients. career and passing this advice Chris refl ected on his and knowledge on’. commitment and dedication Greenfi eld look forward towards a balanced diet to the next visits from Sky Saturday 21st December saw NAJFC Development team at the grounds of NAFC to mascot in order to help realise Sports Living for Sport and support their game at home against Ashington. NAJFC joined in the fun by taking part in his dreams of becoming a mentors after September. their very own match day experience; the players from NAJFC Development were NAFC team professional athlete including mascots for the day which included the Aycliffe juniors walking out with the NAFC Players at the sacrifi ces he had to make the start of the game. In attendance was, Cameron Sevim, Emrehan Sahin, Keira Richardson, along the way. Robert Horner, Parker Mcwilliam, Erin Mcwilliam, Harry Lambert, Jayden Leaver, Thomas The pupils thoroughly Francis, and Lucas AcunaOcana. enjoyed the lesson and were Local Pub The boys where very excited and had a fantastic day enjoying every minute and were eager to keen to inquire into Chris’s give their own skills a go at the half time penalty shoot-out with their names read aloud on the expertise and fi rst-hand tannoy. Newton Aycliffe Junior FC would like to thank the offi cials and players from NAFC experience of maintaining Helps with for making the day really memorable to the development boys and wish them every success a balanced diet by asking for the rest of the season. a series of questions If you are intrested in joining a friendly and progressive junior football club who offer throughout. 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The Two courses will be running in Newton Aycliffe and if game was notable for the successful will be arranged for other areas, as part of the Local return of Deryk Cairns to the Motion programme which promotes the health benefi ts of team for the fi rst time since active travel and PCP’s aim to improve people’s health and pre-season. wellbeing. Aycliffe won the toss and There are still places left for the fi rst course which starts next chose to kick downhill Monday, 20 January 10.30am – 12 noon from Woodham with the strong wind. The Community Centre and will run weekly until Monday 3 March. opening exchanges saw Each week provides a new activity people can try (so don’t Aycliffe totally dominant, worry if you miss a week): with the hosts unable to get Week 1 Monday 20 Jan –Healthy Indian Cookery Workshop Week 2 Monday 27 Jan – Guided Health Walk out of their half. Before Week 3 Monday 3 Feb – Zumba Session long, James Thacker scored Week 4 Monday 10 Feb – Nordic Walking the fi rst try, chasing down Week 5 Monday 17 Feb – Sound Therapy and Reiki a well-judged kick from Week 6 Monday 24 Feb – A group activity of your choice Chris Richards; Luke Tinkler There will also be the opportunity to discuss future training and added the conversion. Soon leave Aycliffe needing a try won, but they will take volunteering opportunities. after, Tinkler cut through the with minutes left. Aycliffe confi dence from a close If you would like more information or would like to take part in defensive line before passing attacked a number of times game at the league leaders. these courses please contact Catriona Grime at PCP tel: 01325 to Thacker who offl oaded to but it was always from a On 18th January, Aycliffe 321234 or email: [email protected] or Joe Cogdon at Jeff Hodgson in the tackle. distance and they were unable host Yarm for a 2.15 kick- Team Local Motion tel: 03000 268007 or email:joe.cogdon@ Hodgson scored the try out to get the required score. The off at Moore Lane. Newton durham.gov.uk. wide. game ended 20 – 15, with Aycliffe are sponsored by Or fi nd them online at: There was now a lengthy Aycliffe having to be satisfi ed Boola Clothing Aycliffe and Twitter: @DoLocalMotion or @PioneeringCare 01325 304432 delay due to an injury to a with a losing bonus point. 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There is programme and through Public Notice the plan it uses to manage little doubt that our area is strong planning and & community service TEL: 01325 316 566 its budget, when it meets on again being hit the hardest. management we have Tel: Syd Wednesday, January 22. “However, despite this, and in ensured residents have been Hairdressing WANTED Scrap car. Tel DONATIONS needed of Bric- 07860 560295 a-Brac and other good condition The paper reveals how response to the views of our consulted at every stage and 01325 300212 items for Newton Aycliffe good the authority is proposing residents, I am pleased that we are updated on the progress or [email protected] causes. Ring Honest John 316 to respond to increasing can continue to protect some and changes being made. 630 fi nancial pressures while areas identifi ed as important “The recent countywide SUE Chiropody RSPCA Durham and District taking on board feedback by residents and also invest in consultation, where more Freelance Hairstylist cats and kittens for adoption, from a widespread public our roads, schools and local than 4,000 residents provided Fitness fee applies to cover 1st and 2nd consultation carried out in the communities.” their views, will be invaluable Top Salon Trained vaccination, also neutering and autumn. Based on the details of in helping shape our thinking Training ID chip. Please Tel 311 215 The paper also includes initial the fi nancial settlement as we seek to save a further CCHIROPODYHIROPODY “UNITED HEARTS” ~ You details of the council’s budget announced just before £100m over the next few AFFORDABLE personal Telephone: are welcome to join us as we Mr P. 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NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 15 Busy Bees Charity Slimming Success For Sale Congratulations For Mum of two, Jo BARGAIN BUYS Bosch SUSANNE WILLSON Helps Needy Families Mackintosh of Newton washing machine to rent, £3.99 Happy 50th birthday. You Annette Gibson Aycliffe, 2013 proved to be a a week! No deposit, no more are the same age as me now! year of highs and lows. Having unwanted repair bills. Tel 321 All my love, as always. Your been quite active all her life, 678 loving Hubby John xxx she found herself struck with AVONDALE Argente 640/6, LOL BROWN Happy 50th a debilitating illness. Reg 2005. 6 berth twin axle. brithday Lol. Love from John ‘After suffering a diffi cult Fridge, cooker, fixed bunks, and Sue xxx pregnancy I was heavier than large end bathroom, toilet and BETH GIBSON Happy sweet I had ever been’ said Jo. ‘I shower. excellent condition. 16th Beth. Loads of love, Mam, was suffering from high blood OIRO £6000. Contact John Josh, Ellie, Mel and Lexi; Nana pressure, my cholesterol was 07739 232 066 and Grandad, Uncle Anthony, through the roof and I had “ALL SORTS” selling diabetes! Aunty Susanne, Paul and all My self esteem was at anything and everything your Cousins xx an all time low and most for Charity. Every Tuesday, HARRY BELL 14th January importantly I couldn’t be the Thursday and Saturday, 10am to 1996. Harry you are a shining mum I wanted to be. Having 1pm at St Clare’s Church example of everything that previously been a member of NINTENDO 3DS black in is right in the world. I am so Slimming World, I knew the box £80; Nintendo 3DS blue proud of you. May your future Happy 50th Birthday plan worked and although I in box £80; PSP GO in White be as bright, starting with your Have a great party. Lots of was nervous about rejoining, £50; PSP GO in Black £50; 18th birthday. Love you lots, love, Chris, Kirsty, Kev, my Consultant welcomed me Before PSP £45; DS LITE inc Guitar Mam xxx Jamie and Sarah with open arms’. Hero £40; Swap Phone Watch HARRY BELL 14th January Happy 50th Nan. Love you In just 3 months, Jo has lost never used still in box £60; 3DS 1996. Congrautlations to my with all my heart. Benjamin over 3 stone and feels like a Games Mario Cart £15; Super Grandson Harry, on your 18th ELLIS SHIELDS 21st completely different person. Mario Land £20; Pacman and birthday. I am so proud of you. Nora Brewster (right) of the “Busy Bees” charity at Ineos on January. Happy 1st birthday to She eats family meals of Galaga £15; Lego Pirates of the Love you lots, love from Gran the Business Park, presents a cheque to Pauline Chambers, pasta, chips and curries and our lovely Son Ellis. Love and Caribbean £15; Lego Star Wars Brownbridge xxxooo chairman of Great Aycliffe Community Aid Partnership which her health has improved 3 £8; Transformers £10; Ridge kisses, Mammy and Daddy xxx HARRY BELL 14th January co-ordinates support for families in crisis. tremendously. Racer £10; Street Fighter £10; ELLIS SHIELDS Happy 1st 1996. Congratulations to our Pauline told Newton News how grateful GACAP was to all She has dropped 4 dress FIFA 2012 £5; PES 2011 £5. birthday “Ellis the Menace”, who support the aims of the new group which intends to sizes and most importantly Tel 07789 502173 wonderful Nephew Harry, on love from your big Brother ensure people in need receive all the help they require by is now active again with her PANASONIC DVD Recorder, his 18th birthday. We are so Joel xxx utilising the resources of all welfare groups in the area. family. Jo explained ‘ I had Model DMREZZ7EB35. proud of you. Lots of love, ELLIS SHIELDS Happy never taken my little boy Excellent working order, £60. Aunty Anne and Uncle John birthday Ellis. Love and kisses, swimming before as I was just Tel: 07587 150392 xxx Nana and Granny Grey xx too uncomfortable and self TREADMILL £75, Rowing JEAN OAKLEY Mammyo, ELLIS SHIELDS Happy 1st ADVERTISE: SALES, WANTS, conscious but we have just had Machine £75; Exercise Bike Happy 70th birthday Mam. birthday to our Grandson Ellis. a fantastic family holiday and £35. £150 for all three, ONO. Love, Shaz and Trev Lots of love, Gran and Granda CONGRATULATIONS, we were never out of the pool!’ Tel. 01325 320858. JEAN OAKLEY Happy 70th xx Slimming World has changed MAKE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENTS, MATTRESS memory foam birthday Gran. Love, Lou and ELLIS SHIELDS Happy 1st my life - let it change yours. PUBLIC NOTICES, WANTED, orthopaedic sprung, 1 King Gav xx birthday Ellis. Hope you have Jo opens a brand new JEAN OAKLEY to Great a lovely day. Lots of love, IN MEMORIAM NOTICES, Slimming World group in size, 1 double, brand new, still in packaging, cost £500 each, Grandma, happy 70th birthday. Granny Annie and Granda Pete BIRTHS, DEATHS/MARRIAGES etc Sunnydale Leisure Centre, Lots of love, Harry and Adam Thursday 30th January at will accept £100 each. Tel xxx IN THE 7.30. Tel: 07540 098529 or just 07474 343579 JEAN OAKLEY Happy 70th come along. After DISABILITY scooter, Mercury birthday Gran. Love, Sharna, M4, large size, all weather Corey and Lexi Catering NEWTON NEWS canopy included, £300. Tel JEAN OAKLEY 20th January Your Local Community Newspaper 01325 324506 or 07968 649182 2014. Gran, happy birthday. CRAFTY CAKES For any Taste of America in RADIATOR 1600 x 600, Love, Shane and Adam occasion, cakes made and iced Private Advertisements 15p per word classic style, as new, £100; JEAN OAKLEY Mam, happy or just iced. Tel 316 084 Commercial Advertisements 20p per word Overhead thermostatically 70th birthday. Love, Mally and Newton Aycliffe controlled blow heater, fur use Debbie (Please use BLOCK CAPITALS) with central heating, £75. Tel JEAN OAKLEY Happy 70th Birthday Games and Gums is an online It’s an idea born of a lifelong 07814 539584 birthday. Love, Michelle, (DO NOT FORGET YOUR TELEPHONE Game and American Sweet appreciation starting from DELONGI 3kw electric blow Albey, Albert and Brandon DAVID PICKERING 16th NUMBER IF REQUIRED) Business independently nothing to an up and coming heater, £10. Tel 07814 539584 JEAN OAKLEY Happy 70th January. The love we have for established in July 2013, business venture. Philip MACLAREN double buggy birthday Mam. Love, Jan and you David, is special in every CLASSIFICATION bringing to the community of Gibson the founder of Games with hood and screen, £75; Stair family way. It can’t be bought, it can’t Newton Aycliffe and Bishop and Gums has a great passion gate, 310. Tel 07814 539584 SUSANNE WILSON Happy be sold and never given away. Auckland the American for his products, with a great KING SIZE mattress, 5ft, nice 50th birthday. Hope you have Happy 30th birthday. Love clean condition, free if you ...... Sweet Taste and the Love of range of choice, selling well a fantastic time and P.A.R.T.Y.! forever, Grandma, Aunty Jue Board and Card Games. known American brands such collect or £20 delivered. Tel Lots of love from Caroline and and Uncle Gary xxxxxxx as Hershey’s, Lucky charms 07814 539584 Jack xxx and Reese’s and games from VERY CLEAN double bed, SUSANNE WILSON Happy Obituary around the world, products complete with Memory Foam 50th birthday Mam. Lots of In Memoriam that undoubtedly will appeal mattress and black leather love from Gem and Luke xxx to all ages. headboard, £100. Tel 01325 SUSANNE WILSON 22nd BOSTEN, Anna. Died 319321 JEAN BISHOP A dear friend peacefully at home on Tuesday Bringing 12 years experience January. Happy 50th birthday. of Mick and Marion. Always 7th January, aged almost 85, in retail as a base to establish Lots of love from Laurie, Sue remembered. after a short illness. Dearly his own business, Philip and Family xxx MENA CLISH 17-1-2012. If loved Mother of Anthony, hopes to establish a company NEWTON NEWS RYAN BANNISTER - Happy we could visit Heaven, even Anna, Richard, Celia and ethos of fantastic service, 18th Birthday on 19th January. for a day. Maybe for a moment Philip; Grandmother of Liesa, providing the best products, Conditions of Enjoy your trip! Love, Mam, the pain would go away. We Steven, Jenny, Christopher, charging competitive Grandad, Ste, Tan and Mia xx would put our arms around Leon and Lucas; Great prices. Philip has designs Acceptance of News LAURIE BROWN 50th you and whisper words so true. Grandmother of Daniel, Emily in extending his business birthday, 22nd January 2014. That living life without you and Lena. The Funeral was held further by establishing a retail and Advertisements Happy 50th birthday to my is the hardest thing to do. No at St Mary’s Church, Newton outlet in the near future for darling Husband Laurie. Love matter how we spend our days, Aycliffe on Wednesday 15th customers to come, taste and Newton News is printed and as always, Sue xx no matter what we do. No January at 12noon. experience the joy that comes published by Howarth Ltd. LAURIE BROWN 5th, 22nd morning dawns or evening falls JOAN RODGERS sadly from his products. trading as Newton Press, St. January 2014. To the best when we don’t think of you. Total No. of words ...... x ...... p passed away on 10th January People can already experience Cuthberts Way, Aycliffe Business Dad in the world, soon to be God bless you Mam. Philip, 2014, aged 85, a much loved the games as Games and Park, Co. Durham DL5 6DX. Grandad. All our love, Shelley, Dorothy, Jo, Mick, Alan, Nanna. Service to be held at Gums host their own Club Nathan, Tina, Glen, Baby Margaret, David, Grandbairns Wear Valley Crematorium on in Newton Aycliffe and soon As the publishers we retain Bump (Ellie Sue) xxx and Great Grandbairns xxx TOTAL = £ ...... p Monday, 20th January 2014. in Bishop Auckland with No the right to refuse copy or LAURIE BROWN 50th, 22nd JOHN McNAMEE 15th Please hand your advertisement SLACK Suddenly in hospital Membership or Table Fees. artwork of which we may not January 2014. All the best on January 2010. We shared so and payment to on 9th January. Dennis, aged Currently the club runs in approve. The Publisher cannot your 50th Loz. Don’t get too much happiness in times of 87 years of Newton Aycliffe. Newton Aycliffe weekly in guarantee publication of copy drunk, but have one on us. All yesterday, and to say how Beloved Husband of the late Sisters-in-Law, Brothers-in- much I miss you I could never NEWTON PRESS The Church of Jesus Christ of received or accept responsibility St Cuthberts Way, Aycliffe Business Park May; much loved Dad of Latter-day Saints on Shafto Law, Nieces, Nephews Con, find a way. I wish with all my Carole and Father-in-Law of for ommission, damage or heart, that you were here with or our agents: Way. The club has been Jack, Summer, Evan, Chloe - Tony; devoted Granda of Dan running since August 2013 innacuracy in the printing, but love you loads xx me. And we could share the YOUNGS NEWSAGENTS and Rachael; also a loving welcoming anyone to come, will attempt to put right any FAWCETT To our gorgeous laughter that there always used friend to June. Will family and to be. I know we’ll meet again, Town Centre or learn and play these exciting fault of our making by printing a Grandson “Lucas James” on DON WALKERS BUTCHERS friends please meet for Service games. For dates and times your 2nd birthday. Love you all in another life elsewhere, and and Cremation at Durham correct version. those very special times we Simpasturegate refer to the website www. the way to the moon and back Crematorium on Wednesday gamesandgums.co.uk. The Publisher retains the again little man. Love, hugs once again will share. Love 22nd January at 11.30am. No To learn of the recent releases, copywright of all material and kisses from Grandma and you always, Jill xxxx Sorry, but we CANNOT accept telephone flowers by request. Donations ARNIE MILBURN died 15-1- orders for advertisements. However the ads new lines and future business published and it may not be Grandad xxxxx in lieu if so desired may be developments and why not ISAAC BOYS 18th January 2010. Loved and remembered made for RACPA UK for reproduced without permission always by Wife Brenda, Sons can be emailed to: [email protected] indulge that sweet tooth by 2014. Happy 8th birthday. victims of child abuse, plate of the proprietors of Newton John and Kevin, Daughter-in- and paid by credit card or pay online at Lots of love from Mam, Dad, provided at the Crematorium. following Games and Gums Law Pam. Grandchildren and Press. Joseph and all the family xxx www.newtonnewsads.co.uk on Facebook and Twitter. Great Grandchildren xx PAGE 16 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Planet Leisure Swimming Club News Bowling League Junior Football Club Party Badminton Mathew Bradley was the only Grace Dutchburn, William The Pinheads still have eleven swimmer from Sedgefi eld Jones-Kennington, points lead at the top off the at Aycliffe 75 who competed at the Christopher Jones, Niall table, as they won 8-0 in ninth Sunderland New Year Gala. Coulthard, Kye Cowton, position. The Darlington Badminton He swam in the 200, 100 & William Angus, Isobel Hardy, The Clangers are in second League tables at the turn 50 Breaststroke. Silver in the Katelyn Craig. place and won 8-0 over the M of the year show Aycliffe’s 200 and gold in the 100 & 50. The swimmers were from & M’s, who have dropped one mixed team having a tough both A & B Squads some place to fi fth. The Wenwees The 50 time of 31:20 for the stay in third place beating season as expected after Breast stroke set a new all competing for the fi rst time. Misfi ts 6-2 who drop down to winning promotion to the A comers record Most swimmers achieving eighth place. Division for this season. They His swims in the 100 Back, personal best times and Zac The Strike Force have moved are currently 6th out of the 7 100 Free, 50 Free,100 fl y and William gaining County up two places to fourth teams at the half way stage of & 200 IM all produced Times. by winning 8-0 to Bowl the season. Gold Medals. Eight swims The pool closure at NALC for Movements who are now produced seven Gold Medals refurbishments could have seventh. The Ladies team are faring Five of which were National been a disaster in relation Shildon Strikers won 6-2 over little better sitting 4th out Qualifying Times. A truly to the training programme. the Optimists who move to of the 5 teams in the league. great weekend and a good Thanks to the efforts of sixth while The Optimists stay If anyone is interested in indicator of things to come in Durham County Council, in last place. playing badminton we have the future. staff at Woodhouse Close Newton Aycliffe Junior their child throughout the Club Nights at Aycliffe The club had 20 swimmers Pool, Woodham Acadamy, Football Club hosted their season and at social events Leisure Centre every Friday competing in the Billingham Wear Valley ASC and BOOT P&P WINDOW 2013 Christmas Party on such as the Christmas evening from 7.30 till 9.30 Time Trials held on Sunday Darlington ASC the training Thursday 19th December at Party. A special thank you visitors and new members are 12th Jan. 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