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Town Crier Issue 828 Friday 28Th July 2017 Page 1 N Crier Shildon W Ict O Classifieds & Dist R T Published at: Friday 28th July 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 828 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, RIER DL4 1AH. N C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon W Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t O & D i st T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Safety group’s last kind act for Council cracks down Shildon community on scammers Trading standards officers protection manager, said: in County Durham inves- “Scammers are using in- tigated almost 200 scams creasingly clever tactics during the first half of to mislead people and are 2017. targeting different age Fake lotteries and prize groups – this is not just a draws along with fraudsters risk for the elderly, liter- imitating government and ally everyone could be a local authority services victim. are the most common “We are pleased to be scams to be reported to supporting the campaign Durham County Council to raise awareness of the since January. dangers and helping people The authority is encourag- learn how to protect them- ing people to be on their selves from being ripped guard against fraudsters off. We would encourage as it supports Scam Aware- anyone who is worried that ness Month, a joint ini- they, a friend or relative tiative with Citizens Advice may have fallen prey to that runs throughout July. a scammer to contact The theme of this year’s Citizens Advice.” campaign is ‘Play your Reporting a scam not only part, Act on scams’ and helps the victim, it also the aim is to encourage provides vital intelligence people to report scams, that can prevent future even if they haven’t fallen crimes. Treasurer of Shildon Community Safety Group, Carol Fletcher, presents the new victim to one, as tackling Advice on dealing with defibrillator to the Grant Secretary of Shildon Community Bus Ian Meachel. this type of crime should scams is available from be everyone’s business. Citizens Advice on 03454 Shildon Community Safety grammes and projects to eighteen years, sadly dis- Owen Cleugh, Durham 04 05 06 or online at www. Group, which has worked improve the quality of life banded recently. County Council’s consumer durham.gov.uk/scams. in the community on pro- for residents for the past However, the last actions of the group were to provide help to some of BLINDS FACTORY SHOP the town’s community or- ganisations with donations, Caught FREE MEASURE & FITTING made possible with unused buy direct from the funds. FREE factory and save £££’s One of the donations you included that of a defibril- HOME SELECTION SERVICE lator to the Shildon Com- looking! Phone the North East’s original master blind maker munity Bus, which is based in the Methodist Church Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 Hall. Advertise your business here! Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU Every time the bus is used T: 01388 775896 / 07909992731 Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds the defibrillator will be on E: [email protected] www.siestablinds.com board in case and emergen- cy situation should arise. It will also be available to Need to check council anyone who requests it. decisions, boundaries and The donation means that HUMBLES GARAGE rights of way, or obtain copies of baptisms or marriage in residents of Shildon now 1 ROBSON STREET SHILDON, DL4 1EB church certificates? have access to five defibril- Want to trace your family lators as Elm Road Club, 01388 778070 | 07778 117 778 history or find out what life was Shildon AFC, the Masonic MOTs - MOTORBIKES, like in your home town? Hall and Parkrun already Then contact Durham County posses the equipment. CARS AND VANS Council’s Archives Service on: Defibrillation is a treatment SERVICING for life-threatening cardiac 03000 267 619 dysrhythmia, and delivers TYRES [email protected] a dose of electric current EXHAUSTS (often called a counter- WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON SATURDAYS www.durhamrecordoffice.org.uk shock) to the heart. Fully archived online at shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 828 Friday 28th July 2017 Page 1 N CRIER Shildon W ict O Classifieds & Dist r T All about local people... Passed Away In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Acknowledgements Collingwood William Sowerby Ron Bennett Oliver Pearce Menzies 22nd July (Billy) July 29th 2014 25th July Bill, Flo, Gordon & Andrea Peacefully at home in 03.05.1937 - 01.08.2014 A loving Husband, Shildon would like to thank all In loving memory of my Dad & Granda doctors, nurses & care Judith, nee Pedelty, aged 67 Husband William (Billy). Our special years will not workers for their care & years of Shildon. return when we were all support on the recent Beloved Wife of John, Thank you for one endless loss of their daughter & love that helps me through together, devoted Mam of Julie, Geta But with the love that’s in Andrea’s Mam. & Iain. Much-and loving the day, She will always be in our And thank you for the our hearts you will walk Nana to Steph, Charlie & with us forever. hearts and never forgotten. Michael. Also a dear Sister, memories that never fade Stster-in-Law & Aunt. away. You were the man I loved, I was proud to be your Wife, For Sale Every day in some small Thinking of you always, way New Double Divan with quilted Will friends please meet From your loving Wife Pat I celebrate your life. Happy 7th Birthday Oliver mattress. Delivery Arranged. for service in Wear Valley & your family, Crematorium, Coundon, And though its sad to think £120. 07789 113343 about Julie & Graham, Dawn & at 10am on Wednesday Michael, Rachel & Amy 2nd August. Family flowers The way things were Two sets of drawers Cream, before, xx only please. Donations We all miss you so much width 23”, depth 16”, height in lieu may be left at the When we are reunited Lots of love, It will be forevermore over Dad, Becca, Maddie, 38.5”, 4 drawers in each. Cost Crematorium for the £150, offered at £50 each. 6 Darlington Dialysis Centre. the rainbow. Wilf & Chris xxx Months old, as new. Phone Following the service, all Birthday Memories 777608. are invited for refreshments at the Railway Institute. Loved and greatly missed, Services Gloria xxx Wendy Thompson MOVING A THING? From £14. 31.7.17 Call Phil. Phone 01325 321084 or 07790 509925 In Memoriam Wendy (of Shildon) Jake Ridley William Sowerby I miss your smile 26.7.17 RM Fencing & Garden Services (Billy) Your kind ways, All outdoor work undertaken. 03.05.1937 - 01.08.2014 Happy 13th Birthday to our Ju-Lie With you I shared Grandson, Jake Tel Rob on: 07534 365 680 Billy (Whizz) Happy days. I miss you when I need a In loving memory of a friend Classifieds much-loved Grandad And on you I always could The deadline for Classified It broke our heart depend. Lots of love, to lose you If only you were here today, submissions is noon every Grandad Shaun Tuesday. Call 01388 776896 or But you didn’t go alone, Then this to you & Nana Chris For part of us I could say... xx email [email protected] for more went with you God bless you Wendy on information. The day God called your Birthday you home. Do you Loved always and forever, have My darling Ju-Lie Loved and missed always, George Grandchildren Lucy, Paul, They say time will heal Will, Anna, Ellie & Liam leaflets That’s not how I feel, xxxx Devoted Mother of Angela A year since you were & Gary, dear Mother-in- taken away Law of Peter & Angela, for your I love and miss you treasured Gran & every day. William Sowerby Great Gran My world can never (Billy) business? be the same, 03.05.1937 - 01.08.2014 Until my Ju-Lie, we meet again A very special Dad, William The Crier is A smile for all A heart of gold delivered to The best Dad This world could hold. Ronald Brown around Love always, Never selfish 27th July Squeak Always kind Those we love A beautiful memory Don’t go away 6,000 Left behind. Your memory & love Will always stay homes Loved and truly missed, Leaflets distributed Paul, Linda, Joanne, To advertise in The Crier Michael Loving Wife Doreen, from just 3p each. Trish, Matt and its sister papers, call xxx Call T: (01388) 775 896 (01388) 775 896 E: [email protected] to arrange distribution Page 2 Friday 28th July 2017 Issue 828 Shildon & District Town Crier Three of the town’s schools Uniform swap shop take part in arts exhibition Shildon Alive will be There is also a chance for holding a Uniform Swap the uniform to be swapped Shop on Wednesday 2nd for a different size that August, between 10am and would be more suitable for 12 noon. the young person. Prices “We would like to invite start at 5p. In addition, everyone to come and look there will be a tombola and around and swap any old tea and coffee will also be uniform that is either no available. longer needed or doesn’t For more information, fit,” encouraged an organ- contact Shildon Alive on iser of the event. 01388 417600. Care Home treated to taste of Hawaii Redworth House Care There will be a raffle, -en Home on Byerley Road will tertainer, sweet stall and host an Hawaiian Summer lots more. Tables are still Fete on Saturday 12th available for a small fee. August, between 11am and For more information call 3pm. 01388 777311. Shildon Town Mayor, Cllr Shirley Quinn (centre) at the exhibition with pupils from Thornhill Primary School.
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