Bishop Press Issue 114 Saturday 10Th August 2013 Page 1 No Changes to Bin Loose Horses Impounded Collections
Published at: Saturday 10th August 2013 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 114 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, ress DL4 1AH. p P Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 o Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 The ish B At the heart www.bishoppress.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Bishop Auckland Park What’s on at the awarded Green Flag Status Town Hall?
There are a multitude of (and heard) on many TV events taking place at shows over the years, Bishop Auckland Town Hall whilst he regularly sells out throughout August. huge theatres in his native On Thursday 15th August, Newcastle. from 7.30pm, movie Joining Gav is bril- ‘The Sapphires’ will be liant wordsmith Jessica screened. Fostekew, who is a writer The movie follows four for many top TV comedy Aboriginal sisters who shows, appeared in BBC2’s became Australia’s answer Psychoville and has a to The Supremes. Tickets boatload of excellent cost £4. reviews for her solo work. On Wednesday 21st Host for the night is Fin August, from 8pm, folk Taylor. band ‘Prelude’ will Tickets are £8 in advance perform a mix of material or £10 on the door. - old and new. Keith Movie ‘I give it a year’ will Morrison will support. be screened on Thursday Tickets are £10 or £8 for 22nd August at 7.30pm. concessions. Starting where other The monthly Hilarity Bites romantic comedies finish, The Award Winners celebrate their Green Flag Award at the town’s park. Comedy Club returns on I Give It A Year asks what Friday 30th August at happens after the epic Durham County Council is are all highlighted as some Britain Tidy, sees Durham 7.30pm. romance and the fairy-tale celebrating after the Bishop of the best open spaces in County Council with 14 Geordie comedy legend wedding? Tickets £4. Auckland’s recreation the country with national sites, continuing to set Gavin Webster tops the For tickets to any of the ground was awarded Green Green Flag awards. excellent standards in man- comedy bill this month. above events, contact Flag Status. Countryside The prestigious national agement and good practice. A regular at all of the big Bishop Auckland Town Hall parks, cemeteries and cre- acclaim, handed out by In awarding the status, the comedy clubs in the UK, Box Office on 03000 269 matoria in County Durham environmental charity Keep Green Flag Award Scheme, Gav has also been seen 524. launched in 1996, looks at such criteria as mainte- nance, conservation and community involvement as well as open spaces being GARNETTS Laceys Bar welcoming, healthy, safe Bondgate Bishop Auckland and secure. Book one of our upcoming day breaks PINTS FROM £2! Durham County Coun- Travel with GARNETTS for miles of smiles cil’s Cabinet member for Every Friday from 8pm neighbourhoods and local Live DJ playing ‘Oldies’ partnerships, Cllr Brian Saturday 17th August Wednesday 21st August Edinburgh tattoo (tickets inc) whitby With some karaoke thrown in Stephens said, “Having so many sites listed with this Adult: £48 Child £47 Adult: £10.50 Child £9.50 Last Friday of the month prestigious status is testa- ment to the hard work, ‘NORTHERN SOUL’ Friday 23rd August Saturday 24th August dedication and enthusiasm Alton Towers (ad not inc) seahouses/holy island From 8pm of everyone involved. We Adult: £16.50 Child £15.50 Adult: £12 Child £11 are delighted that our com- Every Saturday from 8pm - Live DJ mitment to protecting the ‘MUSIC FOR EVERYONE’ environment and keeping Sunday 25th August Monday 26th August our public places neat and mystery Blackpool Free Pool Table every Tues, Wed & Thurs tidy continues to be recog- Adult: £10 Child £8 Adult: £12 Child £11 nised.” Fresh Homemade Pork Dips £1.50 Toasties £1.50, Any green space which is Monday 26th August Wednesday 28th August Tea 70p, Coffee 80p - All available to eat in or take out open to the public and free whitby flamingoland (ad not inc) to enter can apply for a Everyone Welcome, Friendly Atmosphere Adult: £10.50 Child £9.50 Adult: £11.50 Child £10.50 Green Flag. A Green Flag August Bank Holiday Monday - Pool Handicap flying confirms that the space is beautifully main- Call us now on (01388) 604419 Money added. Names down by 12.30pm. Visit our booking agents: Bondgate Newsagents, 45 Fore Bondgate. (01388) 602186 Game to start at 1pm prompt. tained and with top facili- www.garnettscoaches.com ties.
Fully archived online at www.bishoppress.com email us at: [email protected] The Bishop Press Issue 114 Saturday 10th August 2013 Page 1 No changes to bin Loose horses impounded collections
There will be no changes to All areas of County Durham bin collections as a result now receive alternate of the bank holiday on weekly collections, with Monday 26th August. rubbish collected one week All household waste and and recycling collected the recycling collections will following week. take place as normal during For further information that week. regarding rubbish and recy- Residents are reminded cling collections visit www. that they should put their durham.gov.uk/bins. bins out for collection on To find out what items the usual day by 7am. can go into rubbish and People can check when recycling bins visit www. their bins are due for col- durham.gov.uk/what- lection by entering their goeswhere. postcode into the ‘My Further information Durham’ facility at www. can also be provided by durham.gov.uk. phoning 03000 261 000. Photographs needed Some of the horses that were impounded by Durham County Council recently. Seven horses roaming loose free. ment coordinator, Durham for Tindale book in the Bishop Auckland area The two-hour operation County Council, said, “Im- have been successfully was carried out by officers poundment is always a last caught and impounded to from Durham County Coun- resort and follows thorough protect both the animals cil’s Neighbourhood Protec- attempts to find the Tindale Residents’ Associa- Pictures can be left at and the general public. tion Unit in partnership owners. However in this tion is currently compiling Tindale Crescent Post The animals were straying with Durham Constabu- case we have been forced a book about the area, and Office or or at a Residents’ onto roads in Escomb lary. All of the animals to take this action because is appealing to residents Meeting (first Tuesday of Village and Witton Park were caught and removed there was a real danger the and ex-residents for help. the month at the Auckland where there were concerns without injury. animals would cause an Although they already have Gate Centre). All photo- they may cause an They have now been im- accident injuring the public quite a lot of informa- graphs will be returned accident. They were also pounded and will be looked and themselves. tion, they are hoping that within two weeks. straying onto a football after for 14 days. If claimed If you know who these residents can dig up a few A spokesperson com- field and posing a potential they will be microchipped animals belong please more photographs for them mented, “Photos need to hazard for a nearby stable and given back to the contact office@grcgroup. to use, preferably with be handed in soon, as we used by disabled riders. owners. If not, DCC will try co.uk.” names, dates and loca- would like to have this Although they were oc- and find them new homes. Details of any horses tions. book published this year.” casionally tethered or in Since March, Durham believed to be grazing il- a nearby field, there were County Council has received legally can be reported to very serious concerns re- 300 reports of horses being Durham County Council’s Hackworth Account- garding public and animal grazed illegally relating to customer services on 03000 ing Limited safety on the regular oc- some 600 animals. 2600000 or emailed to casions they were roaming Karen Minter, enforce- [email protected]. 8G Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, Co Durham, DL4 1HF Flexible accounting package for you and your business GORDON BRUNSKILL - Monthly Accounts - Bookkeeping - Payroll - VAT - Annual Returns - Self-Assessment - Tax Planning Glazing Specialist For a free friendly no obligation chat to assess your needs upvc repairs, locks, door Contact Shaun, Graham or David handles, door panels, hinges, misted glass & units Tel: 01388 774774 All joinery work undertaken Email: [email protected] Free Estimates & Advice Mob: 07970 212850 THE KING’S BALTI Tel: 01388 710 700 (after 5pm) 187 newgate street, bishop auckland, 01388 604222 / 605222 The original and best Award Winning Tandoori & Balti Takeaway - superb Indian Cuisine every time! Our menu has more selections than any other in the area Support your Newly refurbished premises We also have a well-established Delivery Service local paper! all around Bishop Auckland Call in or phone your order and we guarantee Please mention you won’t be disappointed The Bishop Press Fast, Friendly Service You can also order & pay online at www.hungryhouse.com when responding to Bishop Auckland Fylands House, Tindale Crescent www.thekingsbalti.co.uk Advertisements Established over 18 years 01388 603 525 Page 2 Saturday 10th August 2013 Issue 114 The Bishop Press Community chest cash for King James to open voluntary groups 4G pitch
Community groups and the benefit of working Durham County Council, King James I Academy is as well as being a facility voluntary organisations more closely in local com- said, “We recognise the 'ahead of the field' and suitable for rugby training providing health initiatives munities, who are often benefit of working more looking forward to the and other grass based and help for adults can now best placed to listen and closely in local communi- opening of the very first sports. apply for grants from £500 understand the needs of ties to sustain very local 4G Artificial Turf Pitch in “We welcome enquiries to £10,000. local people. The grant is services in order to help Bishop Auckland. from individuals, clubs and The grant, called Com- intended to help areas such people and communities Construction of the teams who are keen to munity Chest, was set up as outreach services for help themselves. facility will be completed make use of this fantastic in partnership by Durham the housebound, healthy “This approach will in early September and facility at 'early bird' pro- County Council Adult eating, making premises strengthen community op- will offer an excellent all motional rates during the Social Care, Public Health accessible and training vol- portunities and will help weather floodlit sports 2013 / 2014 season,” said a and North Durham Clinical unteers in disability issues to save money in the long playing surface, which in- spokesperson. Commissioning Group such as dementia. term by helping people to corporates three 5-a-side For further details, contact to benefit local services The intention is to enable remain healthier and more pitches, a 9v9 size or an King James Community on across County Durham. people to live as inde- independent for longer.” 11-a-side pitch for football, 01388 603543. This could mean expanding pendently as possible and Any groups wanting more existing services or devel- support them to improve information should contact oping new ones, helping their own health and well- communitychest@durham. Sportsman’s Dinner people and communities to being. gov.uk or visit www. help themselves. Lesley Jeavons, Head durham.gov.uk/communi- The funding recognises of Adult Social Care at tychest. Bishop Auckland Support- provided by Ian ‘Sludge’ ers’ Club will be holding Lees. a Sportsman’s Dinner on The event will be held at CONSTRUCTION Friday 13th September Heritage Park from 7pm. OF HEIGHINGTON VILLAGE R.J.A. with Liverpool FC Legend Tickets, costing, £15 each, DRIVES & PATIOS TRANSFORMED and European Cup Winner, include pies and peas and IMMEDIATE STARTS We specialise in; Joey Jones. are available from Dave on Due to new contracts we urgently require: BLOCK PAVING - FLAGGING Entertainment will be 07736 050 739. CLASS 1 HGV · CLASS 2 HGV · ADR DRIVERS FENCING - WALLS HIAB DRIVERS · TIPPER DRIVERS (with epic card) DRIVEWAYS REPAIRED All Building Work Undertaken We also offer full driver CPC. Contact office for details Walkies in the FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION PLEASE RING Tel: 01325 312675 Mob: 07957 612466 woods 30 Years Experience
Butterwick Hospice will be dog tag. Armstrongs holding a 3 mile sponsored Registration will take HILLCREST One bedroomed dog walk on Sunday 8th place from 10am while the AUTOELECTRICS We buy terraced flats in Cockton Hill September at Hamsterley walk begins at 11am. Seymour Street, Forest. For more information Bishop Auckland, DL14 6JD houses area to rent from Entry costs £5 per dog, email clairmcgregor@ for cash in Engine Diagnostics which includes a free butterwick.org.uk orcall Bishop Auckland Sat Nav Systems £65 per week ‘Woofy Goody Bag’ and 01388 660644. Hands Free Phone Kits Guarantor required Contact Armstrongs on Key Coding - ECU Coding Car Alarms - Air Conditioning 01388 661155 or South Church Nursing Home 07989 746302 Tel: 01388 604717 Tel: 07725 310 971 CLINICAL LEAD NURSE (RGN) Required to work full time hours as part of the care team in our friendly home. Also required: - An RGN - part time hours PACT MEETINGS And a Care Assistant - Bank Hours Police & Communities Together Contact Tracy Collin: 01388 604055 Bishop Auckland Town & Toronto 21 Auckland Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6SP Wednesday 21st August, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Sam Zair’s Cafe, Fore Bondgate Previous issues - Youths gathering, causing ASB, street drinking and littering at the grassed area near to the river between Queens Road and The Dell, Bishop Auckland. YOUR No 1 LOCAL Henknowle, South Church & Cockton Hill Wednesday 4th September , 6pm - 7pm, Henknowle Community Centre REPAIR CENTRE Previous issues - Individuals allowing their dogs to foul the grounds of St Andrews Church. Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, West Auckland, St Helen’s & Tindale Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums Wednesday 28th August, 7pm - 8pm, Selby Close Community Centre, St Helen’s Highly qualified Engineers to your door Previous issues - Individuals are driving in an anti-social manner and speeding along Front FREE OF CHARGE Street in West Auckland. Tel: 01388 777353 / 01388 778556 Woodhouse Close Estate, Greenfields & Etherley Dene A&R ELECTRICS GROUP Wednesday 14th August, 6.30pm - 7.30pm, Wooshouse Community Church Previous issues - Riders of off road bikes and quads riding in an anti-social manner and damaging grassy areas in West Lane, Teesdale Walk, Carisbrooke Crescent & Linburn Drive. The Bishop Press Issue 114 Saturday 10th August 2013 Page 3 Creepy House Town Team invite you to craft workshops annual car show
Creepy House Craft Work- and 12 noon. shops will be taking place Sessions cost £1 per child. at Bishop Auckland Library Anyone wishing to attend on Fridays 16th and 23rd is urged to book early as August, between 10.30am spaces a limited.
A. Francis E.S.B Glazing Roofing & Building For the best price on From a single slate to a new roof Guttering & chimney repairs replacement glass No job too small units, windows & Tel: 01388 833853 composite doors Mob: 07811 848228 Contact Dave on Established 1987 07753 179 573
THE COUNTRYMAN The Countryman At Bolam QUALITY & VALUE FOR MONEY The pub you can afford to eat in Lynette Shuttleworth, proud owner of ‘Maisie’ the Mazda MX5 and Councillor T HE COUNTRYMAN Dunwell Lane, BOLAM, Durham Tel: 01388 832 418 • Fax: 01388 832 876 Sundaywww.thecountrymanbolam.co.uk Carvery served 12 - 6pm David Fleming, Mayor of Bishop Auckland. TWO MEALS FOR £8.95 Lunchtime only, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday Bishop Auckland Town As well as the new cars Bishop Auckland the jewel With this Advert Team has invited car there will be various in the crown of Durham, dealers to take part in classic cars on display by promoting events to Wednesday Carvery 12 - 2pm. its second annual New (courtesy of Geoff Mans- attract people to the town. Includes free home-made Dessert or tea/coffee. Car Show, which is taking field and the Jaguar Car Other aims include devel- Tel: 01388 832418 | www.thecountrymanbolam.co.uk place on Friday, 23rd Club). oping the town’s market The Countryman off the A68 between Piercebridge & West Auckland DL2 2UP August from 10am in The Mayor of Bishop to make it a successful, Bishop Auckland Market Auckland, Councillor vibrant and thriving at- Place. David Fleming said, “It is traction which, in turn, There will be a number truly inspirational to see will lead to increased of dealers including Sher- the power of partner- footfall. Advertise in woods, S.G. Petch, Vertu ship working between Anybody wishing to Honda Durham, Evans the Town Council and the support the Town Team The Halshaw, Cooper BMW Town Team. can contact them at ba- Teesside and Mercedes- The Town Team is a joint [email protected], Benz Teesside showing venture between Bishop twitter@batownteam, or Bishop Press their brand new cars, and Auckland Town Council and on facebook at ‘We want promoting their offers to members of the public, a better Bishop Auckland Contact Jeff Ridley on the public. who have united to make Town Centre’. (01388) 775896 or 0790 999 2731 or email [email protected] J. DUNN Valley Cables Taxis HEATING & PLUMBING Wrought Iron 50 Princes Street Gas Safe Registered High Quality Gates 01388 602313 (B6284 ETHERLEY LANE BISHOP AUCKLAND) For All Boiler Garden Fences - Wall Railings All airports covered. (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2013 Installations - Free Estimates & Contract work, railways & hospitals. Services & Advice on any project Courier service, female drivers. The Council, on 02.08.13 made an Order under Section 14 (1) Repairs - Experienced Tradesmen Wedding car also available. of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended, its effect - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Free Quote From 6:30am till late being to close to vehicular traffic an 80m length of Etherley Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Lane that extends north eastwards from the gated access to no. 2 Tel: 07826527952 Email: [email protected] Big enough to cope, Etherley Lane to a point south of the junction with Russell Street, 01388 720009 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk small enough to care! Bishop Auckland to enable collapsed sewer repair works to be undertaken. The maximum duration of the temporary closure under the Order P.J.R. is 18 months and is required from 12.08.13 for the duration of the Cockton Hill WMC works, anticipated to be 2 weeks. However, on rare occasions, PLASTERING alternative dates for closures may be necessary and these will Saturday 10th August: ‘Shaun keelan’ All aspects of Plastering be signed accordingly. An alternative route will be available to Re-skims & Rendering, vehicular traffic from the south western side of the closure from Saturday 17th August: ‘THE MOJO MEN’ Damp proofing Etherley Lane eastwards along Princes Street then north westerly along A689 to High Bondgate Roundabout and westwards to the Saturday 24th August: ‘MARK ANDREWS’ Clean Service junction with West Road/Etherley Lane to the north eastern side Bank Holiday Sunday - 25th August - 3pm: Quality Workmanship of the closure, and vice versa. Very Reasonable Rates ‘MARK HODGSON & TRACEY ANNE JACKSON’ No Job too Small Dated: 9 August 2013 (All free admission) Phone for a Colette Longbottom Open daily from 11.30am till 11.30pm. You can watch ‘At the Races’ FREE quote Head of Legal & Democratic Services and ‘Racing UK’. Large free function room always available. 01388 775275 County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL Tel: 01388 605136 0781 357 1929 Page 4 Saturday 10th August 2013 Issue 114 The Bishop Press Volunteer dedicates efforts to Bus service local hospice withdrawn
A volunteer at a local As of 11th August, the Arriva Bus Ticket Zones charity is putting his OK Expressway OK1 bus also changed on Thursday running shoes back on after service, which runs from 1st August, which includes a 25 year hiatus to help Crook to Middlesbrough via some ticket price changes raise money for a cause Bishop Auckland and West to the Bishop Auckland area close to his heart. Auckland, will be with- becoming part of the new John Crick, 54, from Bishop drawn. extended Durham zone. Auckland is taking part in the Great North Run on 15th September, and hopes to raise over £500 for But- Blood drive terwick Hospice Care, based on Woodhouse Lane. Having been a volunteer A blood donation session between 2.15pm and 4pm Family Support Counsellor will be taking place on and again between 4.45pm and driver for the charity Thursday 15th August and 7pm. for the last 3 years, he has at the Scout Centre on To make an appointment, seen first hand the amount Kingsway. call 0300 123 23 23 or visit of support the Hospice Donations can be made blood.co.uk. needs to help keep its services running. John said, “Although I have ran occasionally over the MP Surgery years, I haven’t taken part in the Great North Run for John Crick, who is running Great North Run for first time about 25 years. I’ve lost 2 ½ in 25 years. Bishop Auckland MP Helen at Auckland Youth & Com- stone with Slimming World, Goodman will be holding munity Centre on Walker and also have a very active running alongside another To support John in his fun- a constituency surgery on Drive, Bishop Auckland, 2 year-old son. I recently 300 Butterwick Hospice draising this year, visit his Tuesday 20th August. between 11am and 12 lost my dad who was a huge supporters. Just Giving page at http:// The session will take place noon. supporter of my running “I’ve become aware of www.justgiving.com/ and would have been proud just how much Butterwick John-Crick or contact the to see me complete the run Hospice does with the local Hospice to donate. this year. The time seemed community. People aren’t If you have your own place right to take on the chal- aware of the amount of in Great North Run, or Charity event lenge again.” activities Hospices do and any other running event, He’ll be joining tens of with such an ageing popu- and would like a sponsor thousands of other charity lation we really need to form to raise extra money, A charity event is being disco, raffle, photo booth, fundraisers as they take to support these institutions contact Julie on 01388 held at Tindale Working- bouncy castle games, face the streets of Tyne & Wear, that do such great work.” 660644. men’s Club in aid of the painting, tombola and Special Care Baby Unit. much more. The event will take place Entrance is 50p or free for on Saturday 7th Septem- under 3s. Cracking down on car crime in ber from 1pm to 5pm, “All are welcome,” said a Wear Valley when there will be a spokesperson.
Motorists in Wear Valley issued as part of Operation of thefts from vehicles and Teesdale are to receive Hawkeye, a joint initiative recently which may well a personal reminder about by Durham County Council have been avoided had the protecting their property and Durham Police under owners taken just a few Bishop Auckland following a spate of thefts the Safe Durham Partner- easy measures. from cars in the area. ship. “Where we spot vehicles St Peter’s Church Hall, Princes Street Drivers who leave valu- Owners will also be sent that are not secured or Mondays: 5.30pm & 7.30pm with Jenna. ables on display or forget special cloths to remove have valuables on show, Call: 07916 944 687 to lock their vehicles will the marks left on wind- we are contacting the Tuesday Morning: 9.30am, & 11.30am with be sent a letter urging screens by sat nav holders. owners to remind them of Alison. Call: 07785 344 499 them not to become easy Julie Nicholson, Durham the importance of locking Tuesday Night: 7pm with Sam. targets for opportunist County Council safer com- their cars and removing Call: 07903 627577 thieves. munities officer, said, valuables or putting them Bishop Barrington School The letters are being “There have been a number somewhere out of sight.” Wednesdays: 5pm & 7pm with Sam. Call: 07903 627577 Coundon BONDGATE HAND CAR WASH To Let Welfare Hall, Leeholme VALETING & PARKING CENTRE Bishop Auckland, (New venue from 5th February) Market Place. Tuesdays: 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm 2 Bed Town Houses/Flats Car Wash Mini Valets Full Valets Loyalty Wednesdays: 9.30am & 11.30am with Judith. Card completed to a high standard. from Call: 07973 460919 from £3.50 from £15 £30 Scheme Furnished or unfurnished. DG/CH. WEST AUCKLAND New Indoor Secured Parking and Car Sales Private parking available. 8am - 6pm Weekdays (prices start from £2 per day) St Helen’s Parish Church 07906 785 235 for details and bookings Tel: 07771 878 340 Wednesdays: 5.30pm & 7.30pm with Gillian. 57 BONDGATE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7PE or: 07775 848 973 Call: 07962 270486 The Bishop Press Issue 114 Saturday 10th August 2013 Page 5 Bishop Auckland’s Marriage bed of Henry VII and brand new website his Queen rediscovered
The brand new Bishop much more. A unique piece of fifteenth Auckland Town Team It’s also an opportunity to century furniture made for website will be a one-stop find out what events are Henry VII (1485-1509) to shop that will include happening in the area, mark his accession to the everything about Bishop whether its a comedy show throne is set on display to Auckland. in the Town Hall or the the public for the very first Due to be launched in local PACT meetings. time at Auckland Castle. mid September 2013, the There will also be a Town Lost to academics and the website will include the Directory, which will have public until it was rediscov- latest news, the history of an A-Z directory of shops, ered by Ian Coulson in 2010, Bishop Auckland, what the businesses, pubs and clubs, The Paradise State Bed of Town Team are doing plus schools and restaurants. Henry VII and Elizabeth of York is the only Tudor royal bed in existence. This 527 year-old treasure went on Craft fair display in the Music Room at the Castle on Wednesday 7th. St Helen’s Church will reserve a table at a cost of Henry Tudor (who became be holding a craft fair on £10 per table. Henry VII) defeated Richard Saturday 14th September, To reserve a table and III (whose body was recently from 10.30am to 2pm. for more details, phone found in a car-park in Anyone wishing to sell Father R. McTeer on 01388 Leicester) at the Battle of items at the Fair can 604152. Bosworth Field to take the English throne and found the Tudor dynasty. The Paradise State Bed is BLINDS FACTORY SHOP an unrivalled masterpiece of fifteenth century oak The Paradise State Bed will be on display at Auckland carving which was commis- Measure & Fitting Castle until 30th December. FREE sioned almost immediately buy direct from the £££’s after Henry VII was crowned The decision to exhibit throne of England. Foxe FREE factory and save to celebrate his marriage to The Paradise State Bed at met Henry whilst exiled in Elizabeth of York and the Auckland Castle came about France, and fought with him HOME SELECTION SERVICE end of the War of the Roses. through a partnership with at Bosworth Field. He was Phone the North East’s original master blind maker The bed is covered in historian Dr Jonathan Foyle. his key diplomatic advisor detailed carvings dem- Auckland Castle was the and set up the marriage Siesta Blindson 01325 309003 onstrating the power and palace of the Bishops of Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU of Henry’s daughter, wealth of the new king. Durham for over 900 years Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Margaret, to King James IV The headboard depicts and has opened its doors to of Scotland. www.siestablinds.com Adam and Eve in likeness the public for the first time It therefore seems fitting of the King and Queen, as a major heritage attrac- that Auckland Castle is the surrounded by the fruits of tion. first venue for this bed to paradise which symbolise Dr Christopher Ferguson, be displayed to the public.” Bishop’s Sports Bar fertility and the couple’s Head Curator at Auckland The Paradise State Bed will Kingsway - 01388 601439 hope for an heir. Castle, said, “Richard Foxe, be exhibited at Auckland Friday 9th & Saturday 10th- KARAOKE In the nineteenth century former Bishop of Durham in Castle until 30th Septem- the bed was in the posses- the late fifteenth century, ber. The castle is open Sunday 11th August from 5pm - Popular Band sion of Antiquarian George was a key supporter of every day except Tuesday Shaw. Henry Tudor’s claim to the from 10.30am – 4pm. ‘MISSING LINK’ Friday 16th & Saturday 17th - KARAOKE 24 Church Appliance Repairs Street, Shildon Sunday 18th August from 5pm - Excellent Band SIMPSONS Washing Machines, Tumble Dryers, In addition to our Electric Cookers, ‘SUSPECT DEVICE’ Award Winning Shoe Repairs Vacuum Cleaners, Dish Washers We also offer the following services: free local call out KEY CUTTING - TROPHY SUPPLIES Call Darren ENGRAVING AND WATCH BATTERY REPLACEMENT Domestics Direct IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? Daytime: 07949 905 581 Telephone (01388) 777709 Evening: 01388 721 882 Crime and Road Traffic Offences • Matrimonial Family • Children • General Litigation harrison brown windows Support your tEL: 01388 777606 local paper! For all your UPVC windows, doors and Personal Injury Claims • Conveyancing conservatories. If your double glazed Business Leases • Wills & Probate Please mention units are all misted up, call us. The Bishop Press We now supply and install when responding to UPVC Internal Doors Tel: 01388 606660 Advertisments www.cwbooth.co.uk Furnace Industrial Estate, Shildon Page 6 Saturday 10th August 2013 Issue 114 The Bishop Press Apprenticeship opportunity Do you have with Dale & Valley Homes leaflets
County Durham housing national top 100 apprentice “At Dale & Valley Homes we for your provider Dale & Valley employer and its position as do not have a graduate re- Homes is extending its the top North East company cruitment scheme. We have business? award winning apprentice- to work for. chosen to have a graduate ship programme with a new Director of Resources at creation scheme and place apprenticeship opportunity. Dale & Valley Homes, David high value on our employ- The Bishop Press is A Quantity Surveyor ap- Sanders said, “This op- ees. It is normal at Dale & prenticeship is currently up portunity is a great start Valley Homes to continually delivered to around for grabs and is a technical for someone looking for a improve vocational qualifi- role which differs from the career in construction or cations. 9,000 homes administrative and mainte- housing. We are thinking to “This approach raises our nance apprenticeships that the future and this role will staff and apprentices aspi- Leaflets distributed Dale & Valley Homes tradi- help us address our business rations and helped us come from just 2p each tionally offer. needs. We have a strong third this year in the not-for- The new role is in part- track record for employing profit section of the Sunday (01388) 775 896 nership with Durham New our apprentices and if we Times Best Companies to College and offers a two are unable to provide post- Work For awards as well as year placement, studying apprenticeship employ- achieving the gold standard towards an advanced NVQ ment, we help them get jobs for Investors in People.” Level 3 Diploma in con- in other organisations and For more information and struction and contracting we have supported many of to apply for the Quantity operations. our apprentices to progress Surveyor apprenticeship The successful applicant to higher level qualifications please visit www.daleand- will benefit from the such as honours and masters valleyhomes.co.uk or www. FUTSAL SCHOOL CLUB company’s status as a degrees. apprenticeships.org.uk. Sportsxtra are offering your child the chance to learn a new skill, develop social skills, exercise and make lots of new friends on our Saturday Morning Programme. Your child will DIGITAL AERIALS be taught new skills in a safe and fun environment by our S-CARS LTD FITTED FOR ONLY highly qualified, enhanced DBS checked coaches. Futsal is an exciting, fast-paced small-sided football game that is Spennymoor: 01388 811 855 INCLUDES AERIAL Coxhoe: 0191 377 0236 £35 CABLE & FIXINGS widely played across the world. Futsal School Club at Sunnydale Leisure Complex! Dealer level diagnostic on EXTRA TV 6 Week Courses every Saturday morning from 14 Audi, VW, Seat & Skoda POINTS £15 September 2013! Ages: 3-4 & 5-7 Service & Repair on DAVE NAYLOR DIGITAL Book your Childs place! Tel: 07549162261 all makes and models 01325 30 70 75 Air Con Service £48 BIRTHDAY PARTIES SATELLITE SERVICES Sportsxtra organise various Xperience Birthday parties MOTs £40 TV WALL MOUNTING for your children such as: Rock Climbing, Sumo Fun, Spy 4-5 Post Office Street, Spennymoor Games, Detective Games, Adventure Games and every 19 Blackgate, Coxhoe TRADING SINCE 1970 Sport you can think of. We send you the invitations and at BEST PRICES LOCALLY the end of the day each child gains a certificate of their Xperi- www.scars.co.uk ence. We are fully booked in August however September we have spaces. All our Sportsxtra Coaches are DBS Cleared and qualified. (C129 GURNEY VALLEY, A689 LEASINGTHORNE-COUNDONGATE, A688 COUNDON- Don’t hesitate to email us at: GATE-BRACK’S FARM, BISHOP AUCKLAND AND AUCKLAND PARK) (TEMPORARY [email protected] ROAD CLOSURE, PROHIBITION OF DRIVING AND SUSPENSION OF EXISTING WEIGHT LIMIT FOR JOE 90 COMMEMORATIVE TROTTING EVENT) ORDER 2013 Bishop Auckland A5 flyer_Layout 1 21/02/2013 11:11 Page 1 The County Council of Durham on 8 August 2013 made an Order under the provisions of Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic Regulation (Special Events) Act 1994, the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit vehicular traffic on the following lengths of roads and suspend the existing weight limit across the following railway bridge on Sunday 18 August 3 Bedroom 2013 between the approximate hours of 9.00 am and 2.00 pm: houses available 1. The following lengths of road temporarily closed to vehicular traffic:- From 9.30am to 1.15pm: C129 Gurney Valley between the junction in the vicinity of the (now demol- for rent at WOODHOUSE CLOSE • Bishop Auckland ished) Dene Valley Primary School and the junction with the A689 Coundon By-pass. 2. Vehicular traffic temporarily prohibited from driving:- From 11.00am to 2.00pm: Along A689 westbound between the junction at Leasingthorne Roundabout to the A689/A688 Coundongate Roundabout. A single eastbound lane will be open; From 11.00am to 2.00pm: Along A688 southbound between the A689/A688 Coundongate Roundabout and the A688 Brack’s Farm Roundabout. A single northbound lane will be open. 3. Temporary suspension of existing Weight Limit: From 9.00am to 2.00pm: temporarily suspend the weight limit order across the Cockton Hill railway bridge detailed in the County Council of Durham (C130 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland) (7.5 Tonnes Operating Weight Restriction) Order 2007. The closures, prohibitions and suspension are required to safeguard competitors/members of the public whilst the Joe 90 Commemorative Trotting Event takes place. The Order shall not apply to emergency s Newly refurbished service vehicles and vehicles used in association with the event or vehicles under the direction of Police kitchens and Enforcement Officers. The closures prohibitions and suspension will be effective on Sunday 18 August bathrooms. 2013 between the approximate hours of 9.00 am and 2.00 pm. Alternative routes are available and will s New windows and Rents approx £82 p/week external doors. be signed to vehicular traffic during the closures via Leasingthorne Roundabout through Coundon and s Front and rear Leeholme to Coundongate Roundabout and through Bishop Auckland via Durham Road, Bob Hardisty gardens. Drive and Cockton Hill Road. s Pets allowed. Dated: 9 August 2013
Colette Longbottom For information on how to apply call Head of Legal & Democratic Services the Hartlepool & Bishop Auckland Team on County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL 0345 678 0572 • www.accentgroup.org
The Bishop Press Issue 114 Saturday 10th August 2013 Page 7 ess op Pr The ish Sport B Local leagues, competitions and events... BACC go top Bishop Auckland FC seek volunteers Three successive victories Nigel Turner (44) then as wickets tumbled they against Marton 2nd X1, joined Ashley Raine (29) finished all out for 107. The Northallerton and Billing- at the crease and their spin of Liam Bell (5-22) and “Love football? Love Bishop and survives thanks to the ham Synthonia, have put partnership of 62 helped the seam of Chris Sawyer Auckland FC? Then why not help of people who volun- Bishop Auckland CC top to boost the total to a (4-15) the cause of their come and volunteer with teer their time and effort of the league, greatly en- respectable 140-9. North- downfall. us and be part of it? asks on a regular basis. The hancing their prospects of allerton fared even worse Bishop also faced Billing- a spokesperson for Bishop benefits of volunteering promotion to the Premier under the conditions and ham in the quarter final of Auckland FC. are enormous to you, your Division. were all out for 106, Carl the 15’s Competition. Bill- The club is currently seeking family and your community. Marton were skittled out McGregor spinning his way ingham were all out for 85 volunteers to ensure the “The right match can help for only 66 runs, Dan to his seasons best figures James Robinson taking out smooth-running of matches you find friends, reach Conway and Chris Sawyer of 6-28. the top order with 3-27 and throughout the season. out to the community, taking 3 wickets each. Against Billingham Syntho- Ellis Horner finishing the The spokesperson went on learn new skills, and even Bishop won the game nia Bishop made 170 and job with three wickets in to say, “Football is only half advance your career. The losing two wickets. Craig Nigel Turner was once again one over at a cost of only the story on a match day, more volunteers we have George was the pick of the the top scorer with 46. In 6 runs. In reply Bishop lost as an incredible amount of the more successful Bishop batsmen undefeated on 23. reply Billingham Synthonia, only one wicket with the work goes on behind the Auckland Football Club can Bishop travelled to North- at 99-3 were going quite ever reliable Craig George scenes with the current be”. allerton and batting first, well and looked on course making 45 runs. Their team of volunteers, but we If you can spare a couple on a difficult wicket they for a surprise victory. Then semi final opponents are are looking for more. hours to help the club, call were reduced to 62-6. came a dramatic collapse Whitby. “Bishop Auckland Football 01388 604 605 or email to Club is a community effort [email protected].
Change of Times for Bishop Find us on Facebook at Auckland Table Tennis Club facebook.com/ bishoppress
Bishop Auckland Table Village Hall at the new per day with guest players tennis club has recently time of 10.am till 11.30am. anda robot. made a few changes to its The sessions are open to all On the 29th August, the timetable. adults. club is running a primary The adults (over 16s) social For the younger ones the school ‘Come Try Table Need print? Splash and coaching nights now club run junior coaching Tennis Day from 10am till Print Management start at 7pm till 9.30pm, nights on Fridays from 6pm 1pm costing £5. Think Splash... costing £3, at Bishop Bar- till 7.30pm, open to all Equipment is provided rington sports Hall and under 18s. Sessions cost £3 at all sessions along with Flyers • Business Cards • Letterheads is open to everyone who at Bishop Barrington Sports qualified CRB checked Brochures • NCR Pads • and more... wants to go along and have Hall. coaches. a try. During the summer holidays For more information [email protected] • 01325 788 690 The senior sessions for the club is running training contact Matt Porter on adults who are free during camps on 21st, 22nd and 07411 018 856 or check out Synkro House / 24 Parsons Court / The HUB Workspace Welbury Way / Aycliffe Business Park / DL5 6ZE the day has moved to a new 28th August, from 10am the club Website at www. location at Summerhouse till 2.30pm. The cost is £15 bishop aucklandttc.co.uk. BISHOP AUCKLAND Football club NEW SEASON Fixtures Saturday 10th August: Away v Celtic Nation FC Wednesday 14th August: Away v Guisborough Town Friday 16th August: Home v Tadcaster Albion Tuesday 20th August: Home v Ashington Saturday 24th August: Home v Penrith Monday 26th August: Away v Newton Aycliffe Saturday 31st August: Home v Consett
Page 8 Saturday 10th August 2013 Issue 114 The Bishop Press