Published at: Friday 28th July 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 828 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i st T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Safety group’s last kind act for Council cracks down Shildon community on scammers

Trading standards officers protection manager, said: in 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.

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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.

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Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 828 Friday 28th July 2017 Page 3 Mr & Mrs Trimble Funding available for Shildon tie the knot projects

The priorities for the health, developing resil- annually reviewed budget Bishop Auckland and ience and coping mecha- which includes an element Shildon Area Action Part- nisms. of capital to allocate nership (AAP) this year are: Community Safety to projects which work • Children, Young People • Youth Engagement Initia- towards these priorities and Families; tives to help reduce Anti- and subsequently the • Community Safety; Social Behaviour; themes which have been • Employment, Enterprise • Supporting the local com- identified as key issue and Training. munity, including local areas. The priorities were set businesses through crime “AAP resources should plug by members of the Forum reduction and casualty gaps in mainstream provi- in November 2016 and reduction initiatives; sion and add value to other agreed by the AAP Board in • Supporting individuals funds and programmes January 2017. The AAP has and families through wherever possible. We established Task & Finish a programme of crisis are therefore looking for Groups to assess the priori- intervention, including projects that can both sup- ties and principally look at flexible emergency provi- plement existing activity what the priorities mean sion. and maximise match for the Bishop Auckland Employment, Enterprise funding opportunities. A and Shildon AAP area. and Training minimum of £5,000 funding After assessing the pri- • Supporting children, can be applied for. orities over a number of young people and “AAP Budgets are limited meetings, Task & Finish parents/carers to make and the total funding Groups have now identi- informed choices and available for our three pri- Mr & Mrs Trimble with their attendants on their special fied the following themes improve the link between orities is £110,000. day. which they would like to education, apprentice- “We would like any inter- see new schemes focus on: ships and the world of ested groups or organisa- David and Lisa Trimble, Daggert, Theresa Trimble, Children, Young People work. tions to contact the AAP both from Shildon, were Keira Watson and Caitlin and Families • Employment support for either further discus- married on Saturday 22nd Watson chose different • Supporting Children, for the long term unem- sions on any proposals July at Bishop Auckland pink and white dresses to Young People and ployed, for example over you may have or for you Register Office, surrounded compliment the flowers. Families to make 25 and over 50 year-olds to simply obtain an Area by family and friends. After the ceremony photo- informed choices and and projects that support Budget application to The groom was sup- graphs were taken in Titty- improve the link between the mental health and submit your ideas for con- ported by his Best Man and bottle Park before celebra- education and the world wellbeing of the unem- sideration for potential brother, Carl , Usher tions at Cockton Hill Club, of work; ployed, digital inclusion funding.” Kieren Alderson and Ring where the happy couple • Raising aspirations of and support for job The deadline for receiv- bearer Dameon Daggert. were joined by around 100 Children, Young People seekers. ing expressions of interest The bride looked lovely guests and entertainment and Families; • Supporting employment is 5pm on Thursday 31st in a white gown while was provided by Tim Fair- • Health and wellbeing of related training, with August 2017. her bridemaids Sophie hurst of Crook. Children, Young People links to emerging growth Call 03000 268 663, and Families including, sectors. email bishopshildonaap@ for example: suicide pre- A spokesperson for the durham.gov.uk or visit vention, preschool/early AAP commented, “The www.durham.gov.uk/ Lotto News intervention, mental AAP has a limited and bishopandshildonaap.

The latest numbers in the consolation of £25 was won Shildon AFC Lottery were: by Joe Walker. Next week’s Model mania at Locomotion 1, 4, 7, 8, 10 & 12. There jackpot is £500 with 6 to was no jackpot winner. The choose from 18 numbers. See model planes, trains, Aycliffe Model Flying marvel at the models on automobiles and more at Club; Durham Model Truck display, watch demonstra- Leek Show Model Mania, the popular Club; Roker Park Model tions and pick up tips to annual modelling event at Boat Club; Shildon Model try out at home. There Locomotion: The National Railway Club; and Dar- will also be a wide range Entries are now being taken payable to Billy Drennan Railway Museum at Shildon. lington Scale Modellers. of trade stands offering for the Pot Leek Class of at The Three Tuns before This year’s event takes They’ll be joined by the all you need to enjoy your Shildon Horticultural Show, 31st July. This class if for place on Saturday 5th and North Eastern Meccano modelling hobby, along to be held on the 2nd and Shildon residents only, and Sunday 6th August and will Society; Film & TV Model with stands selling railway 3rd September. prize money is to be paid feature a dazzling array of Club; Coniscliffe Carving items, books and more. A fee of £5 per stand is ‘down the table’. models from clubs and in- Club; the OO Live Steam Enjoy a ride on the minia- dividuals across the region. Club; IPMS Langley Moor; ture steam train provided Exhibitors for this year’s and IPMS Cleveland. by South Durham Model event include Newton Visitors will be able to Engineers. Historic model Orion, which belongs to Book your Garnetts Coach PHASE ELECTRICS the Stephenson Locomo- tive Society, will also be in Trip through The Crier Domestic & Commercial steam at the event. Full/Part Rewires | Extra Sockets | Lighting | All commission received goes towards Periodic Inspections | Landlord Certificates | Locomotion: The National Fault Finding | New Cooker/Shower Installations | Railway Museum at Shildon the running costs of the paper Fuse Board Upgrades | Inspection & Testing | is open from 10am to 5pm 24 hr Call Out | 100% Customer Satisfaction | daily. Parking and admis- Call us now on All work Part P Certified and Guaranteed | sion are free of charge. No Job Too Big or Too Small For more information, call 01388 775896 Call Steve 07873416943 the museum team on 01904 Big Enough to Cope, Small Enough to Care 685780. Page 4 Friday 28th July 2017 Issue 828 Shildon & District Town Crier Year 6 say farewell Daniel Adamson Jnr, Shildon’s to primary school Victorian entrepreneur

Those of our readers who read our recent article on Daniel Adamson and his coach-house (The story of Daniel Adamson and his Coach-House, issue 826), will recall reference to one of his sons, also called Daniel, who was to become one of the leading industri- alists of the Victorian era. The third of Daniel Adam- son’s sons to bear his own Christian name, young Daniel was born on 30th April 1820. The 13th of his father’s Year 6 receive their bibles at St John’s Church. fifteen children, he was educated at the Edward Saint John’s CofE (Aided) much they had learned Walton Quaker School, Primary School filled Saint about the children with Shildon’s first formal John’s Church as they Deputy Head, Mrs Pallis- school, set up c1790 with gathered for the annual ter, winning the Maltesers a £500 endowment from a Year 6 leavers service on prize. prominent local Quaker’s Thursday 20th July. As the service came to will, to educate the poor Planned by Year 6 around an end Revd David, sup- children of the district. the story of Joseph, ported by headteacher At the age of thirteen, the children related the Mr Farnell, presented Daniel left school to tale of Joseph’s journey the children with their take up an apprentice- through slavery and into year 6 bibles. There were ship, working as a trainee success, a story made also some additional draughtsman and engineer, famous by the Andrew presentations this year; under the tutorship of Lloyd Webber Musical. Mrs Headlam, retiring Timothy Hackworth. Top Left: Timothy Hackworth, who was to provide Daniel Arron played the part of after 25 years, received A hard worker and quick Adamson (top right in 1880) with his early engineering Joseph while the children a bouquet, while Lara learner, by the age of education. Above: Construction work underway on the reflected on the way a and Logan, the school nineteen he was actively . school journey has variety pupil IT team for the last involved in the design of and challenge. year, received chocolate his first locomotive and by interests in Hyde, York- the momentum that would Quiz master Bliss led a quiz oranges by way of a thank 1850 had attained a senior shire, Lincolnshire, Cum- lead to the completion of in which staff were chal- you for their commitment managerial position at the berland and South Wales. the project in 1894. lenged to recall just how and reliability. Shildon Works. By now a rich and influen- When opened by Queen However, a young and am- tial man, in 1882 he was to Victoria, it was the longest bitious man, he was very assume the leadership of a river navigational canal in Fun4All in much aware of the wider project that would change the world. opportunities thrown up the fortunes of his adopted Constructed at a cost by the Industrial Revolu- city of Manchester. of £15 million (some £17 Hackworth Park tion, leaving his own town At the time the Man- billion in today’s terms), it of Shildon the same year chester region was in was to transform Manches- Shildon Town Council and with or deliver to children, to take up the post of the grip of a prolonged ter’s trading relationship its Partners will be hosting young people and families manager at the Heaton depression, hampered with both the rest of the Fun4All event in Hack- who could provide a dem- Foundry in Stockport. by the monopoly charges UK and the world, with worth Park on Saturday 5th onstration of what they do. In 1851 he established a imposed by the Manchester attaining the August, from 11am till 3pm. Or you may wish to come small ironworks of his own, and Manchester Railway status of the fourth largest There will be lots of things along and promote your adding a new foundry and and Liverpool Docks. port in the land, despite for the whole family to get organisation’s activities, naming the premises the In response to these its inland location. involved in with fun ac- group or club to a new Newton Moor Ironworks. difficulties, Adamson Daniel Adamson, the man tivities such as a climbing audience. You could even Adamson’s specialism was championed the idea of a whose vision and impetus wall, fair ground rides, use the event to fund raise. in engine construction and 36-mile long canal, linking had made it possible, music, demonstrations, However you would like boiler making, initially fol- Manchester to the Irish tragically did not witness games, workshops, market to get involved, we would lowing designs created by Sea, and was appointed the opening. stalls, commercial traders love you to be part of this Timothy Hackworth. the first Chairman of the Constantly in demand for and a table top sale with ‘funtastic’ event.” Soon Adamson’s “Manches- Manchester Ship Canal his blend of engineering a diverse range of goods Shildon Town Council and ter Boilers” were being Company in 1885. expertise and business available. Partners would like to exported on a worldwide He led a vigorous campaign acumen, he died of an There will be a standalone thank all local groups & basis, with Adamson pat- to gain public support infection at his home in skate competition in the organisations and individu- enting a number of the and raise funding for the on 13th January Skate Park for youngsters als; along with those from design aspects of his in- undertaking; one of the 1890, having contracted aged 8 and over (helmets wider afield who have novative product. great engineering feats of an infection whilst on a must be worn to take part). offered their support and In 1871 he designed and the Victorian era. trip to Elba to advise the Kath Regan, Community helped to put this event built a new engineering He also led the tortuous Italian government on a Development & Project together. facility at . process of achieving potential ironworks on the Support Worker at Shildon If you would like to get The new works, trading Parliamentary approval, island. Town Council said, “There involved or would like under the name of Daniel which he achieved in 1885. That said, the boy born is still time to get involved, further information, Adamson & Co., were ulti- Although disagreements in the Grey Horse Inn in if you are interested we contact the Town Council mately to employ over 600 around funding led to his Shildon had certainly made would like to welcome any on 01388 772563 or email men and he was to extend resignation as Chairman his mark on the Victorian and all groups who work [email protected]. his business empire, with in 1887, he had created world! Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 828 Friday 28th July 2017 Page 5 Toy & book sale Council members sign charter

Shildon Salvation Army, Tuesday 8th August, from supporting woodland on Cross Street, will be 10am. “Come along and hosting a sale of toys, grab a bargain,” encour- books and bric-a-brac on aged a spokesperson. Vegetable donations make positive impact

Members of Shildon Town Council all signed the Charter at their most recent Council Meeting.

Shildon Town Council has communities. Council Offices. recently signed up to the The council’s role will be Members of the Town Charter for Trees, Woods to facilitate the collection Council have all signed the and People led by the of signatures within the document at their most Woodland Trust. local area. For every person recent meeting. The Charter is set to launch signing the Tree Charter, For more information on on 6th November and there will be a tree planted. the Charter, visit www. will serve to highlight the If you would like to sign woodlandtrust.org.uk/get- Local gardener Dennis Cross has made a huge impact benefits trees bring to local the Charter, call into the involved/tree-charter. with his donations of fresh, home-grown vegetables. Local people have recently they take. National association visits been making a positive “We would love to see difference within the town more people donating by supporting the Shildon or being involved in this Shildon Alive Community Hub with sharing. Dennis is just one their generous donations. of the many people who The National Association 17th and 18th of July. Councillor Kevin Wilson, Home grown vegetables contribute to the Hub. One of Local Councils (NALC) Representatives of NALC Chairman of the NALC have been donated by young local man collects recently sent a ‘best and the County Durham Larger Councils’ Commit- Dennis Cross, a local fresh veg from us then practice’ delegation to Association of Local tee said, “The visit was gardener, positively im- goes shopping for bargains find out how Great Aycliffe Councils visited a number a real eye opener and pacting on the food aid to give back into the and Shildon Town Councils of both Town Councils’ our delegation learnt just scheme. scheme. This really does are improving quality of services and assets includ- what can be achieved by Kathryn Jennings, make a difference and it is life services for residents ing a large sports complex, two well-managed, well advocate at Shildon Alive, lovely to see the connec- and visitors to Durham. pre-school centre and golf resourced, ambitious town has said, “This has snow- tions being made that hold The National Associa- club owned and managed councils. We were hugely balled from regular con- our community together. tion of Local Councils is by Great Aycliffe Town impressed by the array of tributions by Dennis to lots “Anyone who would like to the umbrella body that Council; as well as a series services offered by Great of people making small help please pop into the represents the interests of assets run by Shildon Aycliffe and Shildon Town donations of cash and food Hub, 19 Church Street or and development of the Town Council including Councils and how they are items for the fresh veg call me on 01388 417600.” town and parish sector of the Civic Hall. overcoming local barriers local government. Every Delegates also learnt to devolution in the year a delegation from about the challenges county.” Shildon Gardens & NALC visits one of the facing the wider local Councillor Shirley Quinn, leading town and parish council community in Mayor of Shildon, said, Allotments Guild councils in the sector Durham in the wake of the “We took the delegation and this year they chose collapse of the Combined on an extensive tour of Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AG Great Aycliffe and Shildon Authority agenda in the the services and assets Town Councils. Together county. run by Shildon Town with the local County The delegation was hosted Council and this was very Open Sundays only from 8.30am - 11.30am Durham Association of by Councillor Bob Fleming, well received. NEW Local Councils (CDALC) Leader of Great Aycliffe “Shildon Town Council the National Association Town Council, Councillor works in partnership We now stock a selection of solutions represents the interests of Shirley Quinn Town Mayor with many community, from the Grazer’s Family member parish councils in of Shildon, Andrew Bailey voluntary and statutory the County Durham area (Clerk, Great Aycliffe organisations in the town 1 RTU and 1 Refill only £9.75, saving over £5 on RRP on a range of financial, Town Council) and Tracey and we are proud of the Effective against damage from slugs & snails, policy and legal issues. Bellas (Clerk, Shildon difference we are making butterflies & caterpillars. Lasts up to six weeks The visit took place on Town Council). to our community.” Page 6 Friday 28th July 2017 Issue 828 Shildon & District Town Crier Wet weather doesn’t dampen Holly Lodge spirits for Kelly & Michael summer fair

Holly Lodge Care Home, tombola, raffle, hot dogs Maddison Street will host and burgers, a cake stall a Summer Fair on Saturday and a very special visit 29th July, between 1pm from a ‘Minion’. and 3pm. “Everyone is welcome to There will be lots of fun come along and join in with things to do including face the fun,” said a representa- painting, a bouncy castle, tive. Family fitness bootcamp

Health Express and Well asked a spokesperson. Being For Life have joined The classes will be held forces to provide a free in Hackworth Park on Fitness Bootcamp for Tuesdays 1st, 8th, 15th families in Shildon. and 22nd August, between “If you are looking for 10-11am. something to do with the For further information, or kids over the holidays, then to book a place, contact why not get fit with them?” Lauren on 07525815173. Summer activities at Kelly and Michael Allinson with their bridesmaids, flowergirl and page boy. the library Pretty in pink suited Kelly The groom, Mr Michael of honour, looking after Allinson, nee Bell, down Allinson, was accompanied the smaller children, and Activities for youngsters between 10.30-11.30am. to the ground, as she by best man Neil Alderson, ensuring that everyone was will be taking place at Finally a workshop with arrived for her wedding at whilst Kelly was walked where they should be. Shildon Library throughout Laura Brenchley will take Saint John’s Church on on down the aisle by Stepfa- Revd. David Tomlinson the summer holidays. place on Tuesday 15th, Saturday 22nd July. ther David Nicholson. conducted the service, Children’s Craft Workshops between 2pm and 3pm (4 She wore a stunning The couple’s three daugh- assisted by Rev. Mark will take place on Thurs- yrs+). ‘princess’ style dress with ters, Terrie, Ebony and Hudghton. The couple, days 3rd, 17th and 31st Booking is advisable for full skirt and train. The pink Katie Allinson, were brides- of Ash Grove in Shildon, August, between 2pm and all sessions, which are £1 under skirt was covered by maids, along with Laurie-Jo were married on the an- 3pm. (Age 5+). each. a fine white lace top dress Alderson, Phoebe Alderson niversary of the day they Story and Craft for the To book, or for more in- embroidered with flowers. and Sarah Nicholson. met, 16 years earlier, and Under 8s will be held on formation, call 03000 269 As the wedding party left The couple’s son, Logan-Jo as Revd. David declared Mondays 7th and 21st, 526. the church the sun burst was page boy, whilst them Husband and Wife through the clouds with the Jameliah Allinson was a the cheers that swept the thundery weather of the flower girl. church summed up the joy morning just a memory. Sami-Jo Pavlou was maid they felt. RBL reach out

The recently reformed you have any useful traits BRASS goes down a storm at Shildon branch of the that you feel might help Royal British Legion have, the branch in its goals Greenfield with some success, hosted please either contact the two Armed Forces Days branch at royalbritishle- and a Poppy Ball. Though [email protected] or come Staff and students from hosted Llaggerubb, making If you would like to know a still a small branch, the and say hello at the Shildon Greenfield Community their debut at ‘Brass’ this bit more about Greenfield members have risen to the Football Club Clubhouse on College were thrilled to year. Arts and the many activi- challenge. Friday 4th August.” see the return of talented Although ‘first timers’ ties on offer why not call A spokesperson for the bands from the famous they soon had the staff our friendly team on 01325 branch said, “Next year is annual Durham Brass and students dancing in 379048 or check out www. the 100th Anniversary of Festival. the aisles enjoying the mix greenfield-arts.co.uk. the end of the Great War Petite Heat Students from both the of jazz and hip-hop with and we hope to produce an Female Plumbing & Sunnydale Campus and the popular covers and original even better event and Ball. Heating Services Aycliffe site were treated to material. Yard by Yard “We need more members a lively performance from Greenfield Arts were once to build the branch and Appliance Maintenance All aspects of two unique street bands. again delighted to be able allow us to reach out to our Servicing, Landlord Gas Sunnydale campus were to deliver the performance, Landscaping veterans and their partners Safety Checks, Boiler Servicing & Repairs hosts to the refreshing Sophie Lewis, Arts and and Gardening in their time of need. talent of Hannabiell who Community Centre Co- carried out. “So if you are a Service created a fusion of per- ordinator was thrilled with We also do veteran, whether Regular Tel Nicola: cussion, jazz, afro-beat, the response, “It was so re- brickwork. or Reserve, we would love 01740 656331 funk and reggae, bringing warding to be able to once No job too small to hear from you, and if 07841 291779 a whole new spin to the again see the students have [email protected] legacy of brass! great fun and enjoy such Call Jack Atkin on Aycliffe students were not a unique cultural experi- 07720 601016 to be disappointed as they ence,” said Sophie 5 Thirlmere Rd, Ferryhill DL17 8HA @ShildonCrier Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 828 Friday 28th July 2017 Page 7 n Crier Shildon w ict o Sport & Dist r T

Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon return unbeaten after Shildon AFC season Nottingham double-header tickets now on sale

Shilson AFC Season tickets prices for FA Cup and FA are on sale now and will Vase games will be £7 for cost just £95 for adults adults and £5 for conces- and £55 for concessions sions. and juniors – saving ap- Domestic cup matches will proximately 25% on the be priced at the same as full admission price for the league matches and the season. same free offer will apply Full admission prices for to under 12s. league matches will be To purchase your season £6 and £4 with under 12s ticket, contact Jeff Ridley gaining free entry when on 07909 992731. accompanied by a paying Alternatively, contact Club adult. Secretary, Gareth Howe on Cup matches are not 07976 822 453 or by email included in the season at gareth.howe3@btopen ticket and full admission world.com. New stand ‘Seat for Life ‘ campaign

To celebrate the building “This is a unique opportu- of the new stand at Dean nity to acquire a little bit Shildon Manager, Daniel Moore (right) takes on brother Ben in the Railwaymen’s 4-1 Street, Shildon Football of the club whilst at the pre-season friendly win over Selston FC in Nottingham. Photo: Tom Clegg. Club is launching a Seat for same time help us achieve Life campaign. a significant building block Shildon AFC’s pre-season give the hosts the lead. were unavailable for the Chairman, David Dent in our overall vision.” continued in Nottingham Shildon could have fallen Saturday game which saw said: “We are delighted to For further details and to where the side played two further behind before the assistant manager, Micky launch our Seat for Life reserve a seat, contact pro- games last weekend which break but had goalkeeper, Barron and first team coach campaign as part of the [email protected]. included a family reunion Nick Liversedge to thank Mark Boyd make up the overall funding plan for our Numbers are limited to for manager, Daniel Moore, for a string of excellent numbers. new stand. the 200 seats available who took the field opposite saves. Manager, Daniel Moore “For the sum of £100, a in the new stand and if his brother, Ben in Satur- By the second half, Shildon opened the scoring with seat can be acquired for the campaign is success- day’s comfortable 4-1 win had at last stretched their an emphatic finish into the life and will have yours, ful it could raise a further against Selston FC and legs from the long journey roof of the net against his your business or your loved £20,000 for the club’s con- scored a delicious opening south and found their foot- brother’s club. one’s name on it. tinuing investment plans. goal in the process. balling feet, coming into Even without several The side made for Notting- the game and looking the regular starters, Shildon J. D GAS NEED A VAN? ham in time for a Friday more creative side. proved too much for the SERVICES evening kick off against Cameron Fenton was soon East Midlands Counties JOHN’S VAN BOILER their weekend hosts, on hand to slot past the Football League side. LIGHT REMOVALS INSTALLATIONS, Basford United, following in home keeper and bring Combative midfielder, SERVICE & REPAIR ANYTHING MOVED the wake of a full support- the visitors back on level Lewis Dodds doubled Gas Safe Registered FROM £10 | LICENSED ers bus already on the road terms. Shildon’s tally with a long WASTE CARRIER ahead of them. The Railwaymen then range piledriver before Carl All plumbing & gas The dedicated fans also survived a Liam Hearn Moore halved the lead after work carried out made a weekend of it, effort which cannoned Liversedge failed to beat Tel: 07826527952 01388 818286 staying overnight so as to off the bar before taking the forward to a loose ball. 01388 720009 07914 032280 support their team in both a deserved lead with 20 Three minutes after the games. minutes remaining when restart, Adam Burnicle The two fixtures were Mickey Rae finished off an notched the first of a House To Let played at Basford’s Green- excellent four-man move. second half brace before wich Avenue, a 4G surface Minutes later, however, finishing off the scoring Two Bedroomed in capable of hosting both the referee was again on with ten minutes remain- Leeholme Road, games within less than a hand to provide the home ing. Leeholme. DSS welcome, day of each other. side a lifeline, awarding a Shildon’s pre-season will 20 Years’ Experience available immediately. The weekend got off to second penalty when Liv- culminate with a trip to Work Bishop Auckland Ideal family sized home. a stuttering start when ersedge fouled an onrush- Seaham Red Star on 29th & surrounding areas £375 pcm. Bond required Basford were awarded the ing opponent who looked July (3pm kick off) and a Competitive prices or guarantor. softest of penalties in the to have received the ball in home tie against Guisbor- 21st minute after a legiti- an offside position. ough on Monday 31st July at Tel Jane: 07771171526 Tel:02920 108238 mate attempt at winning Hutchinson stepped up a 7.30pm before the serious the ball by Kyle May was second time and ensured business begins with a harshly punished. the match would end with bang in the FA Cup against facebook.com/ Ben Hutchinson made no honours even. Morpeth Town on Saturday shildontowncrier mistake from the spot to Several Shildon players 5th August at Dean Street. Page 8 Friday 28th July 2017 Issue 828 Shildon & District Town Crier