Issue No 281 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 7th March 2020

MUSIC SOCIETY CONCERT SEASON SET TO RETURN Music Society has announced its 2020 sea- son will begin on Friday, 3rd April when Katherine Bryer (oboe) and Irena Radic (piano) perform a concert which includes works by Schumann, Rachmaninov and Pou- lenc amongst others. The season will con- tinue monthly throughout the spring and summer with a commemorative VE Day concert on Friday, 8th May with Trio Anima, while on Friday, 12th June acclaimed pianist, Joseph Haviat, makes a return visit. Jamal Alijev (cello) and pianist Maksim Stsura, will perform on Friday, 17th July and the series culminates on Friday, 4th September with The Mer- aki Duo. All concerts begin at Jessica Donohue has promises of over twenty prom dresses and several men’s suits 7.30pm and take place in Bishop Auckland Method- JESSICA HELPS SCHOOL LEAVERS ist Church on Cockton Hill Road. Individual concert tick- ets or a season ticket, LIVE THEIR PROM DREAMS which offers roughly five WHEN JESSICA Donohue overwhelming reaction rid of some clothes and that we might wear it concerts for the price of posted on her Facebook she has since received. sort out her wardrobes,” again one day. four, are available from page that she wanted Twenty-year-old Jessica, explained Jessica. “She, “Gran then showed me Brotherton’s Music or to give her school prom from Coundon, got the like most of us girls, has the screen saver photo on from Brian Varley on dress away to someone idea after a visit to her items in her wardrobe her mobile phone, which 01388 606075. Tickets who maybe wouldn’t have gran. going back a few years, shows me in my prom are £14 in advance or the opportunity to get “Gran was saying that which we keep unneces- CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 £15.50 on the door. one, she didn’t expect the she was going to get sarily, telling ourselves

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Published by South West Durham News 3-4 First Floor Offices Shildon Town Council Civic Hall Square Shildon DL4 1AH Editorial: 01388 775896 Advertising: 07909 992731 Email: [email protected] Online: www.swd.news/bishop Springs Dance Company will perform The Green Project at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church on 17th March. You can read our One of the distinctive Northumbria Blood Bikes. sister papers online: BLOOD BIKES AT CHARITY DAY CLIMATE ACTION GROUP HOST ETHERLEY METHODIST They cover Northum- CONTEMPORARY DANCE COMPANY Church is hosting its berland, Tyne and Wear, BISHOP AUCKLAND Cli- Q&A and a discussion.” www.swd.news/crier annual Charity Day on and Dar- mate Action is set to host Primary school work- Saturday, 14th March , lington. a contemporary dance shops are scheduled to SPENNYMOOR with Northumbria Blood In critical situations, company performance, take place at 4pm and at NEWS Bikes being this year’s medical items need to be workshops and a Q&A at 4.45pm for secondary chosen charity. delivered urgently in order www.swd.news/spenny Bishop Auckland Meth- schools. The charity day will be to save a patient’s life. odist Church, 21 Cockton Places can be booked by open from 10am until Blood bikes, with their Hill Road, on Tuesday calling 01388 603142 or 4pm with morning coffee, distinctive livery, emer- 17th March. by emailing john.purdy@ light lunches and after- gency lights, and narrow Springs Dance Company methodist.org.uk. www.swd.news/chapter noon teas, as well as a profile, can quickly get is a vibrant contemporary The adult event takes cake stall, raffle and tom- through busy traffic to dance organisation bring- place from 7pm-9pm. SEND US YOUR STORIES bola. reach their destination. ing creative and engaging Bishop Auckland Cli- A full equipped Blood For bulky items, or in If you have a story you dance to a diverse range mate Action group meets Bike and rider will also be extreme weather condi- would like us to cover, we of venues and communi- on a monthly basis and in attendance. tions, they use cars too, would love to hear from you. ties. is open to everyone who We are especially Northumbria Blood to ensure the service is The company works cares about climate interested in good Bikes is a registered available every day of the with theatres, schools change. news, be it personal charity established by year. and church communities They meet every last achievements, local local volunteers to deliver The service is provided to create, perform, teach Wednesday of the month fundraising, community essential blood and entirely by volunteers and and discuss. at the Methodist Church service or any other urgent medical supplies funded by donations. They will be hosting on Cockton Hill Road at positive stories. Call us on such as plasma, breast There will be a car park dance workshops on 6:30pm to socialise, share 01388 775896 or email milk, samples and asso- available at the charity the day for primary and findings, ideas and plan [email protected] ciated products out of day, which will be sign- secondary school chil- for future campaigns. hours, between hospitals posted, and has recently dren during the day while The next meeting will be DISCLAIMER and other healthcare sites been completely refur- adults are invited to watch on 25th March. in North East England. bished. Bishop Press cannot be a performance and par- The group has a Face- held responsible for ticipate in a Q&A in the book page where they advertisers offering MP SURGERY DATES evening from 7pm. share articles, ideas and goods or services. A spokesperson said: inspiration on the subject As a general rule we would BISHOP AUCKLAND MP, 12.30pm. “The Green Project is of climate change and advise anyone not to Dehenna Davison is hold- If people would like to a great way of engag- what can be done locally part with any money ing a constituency sur- attend a surgery they are ing people with climate to help. until an order has been gery in Bishop Auckland’s asked to ring the office change and for encourag- If you’d like to be added completed to your Wear Valley Christian in advance and book in a ing people to take action. to the group’s mailing full satisfaction. 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John Davison unveils memorial cross to Harry Waldo Yielder, in the town’s Remembrance Garden. MEMORIAL REMEMBERS WWII PILOT A WELL attended cer- garden gate, rather than ingly vulnerable to attack emony, on Friday 21st open it, which was a sign by the Luftwaffe, follow- A specialist conservator from Classic Masonry works on a February, at Bishop Auck- of his athletic prowess.” ing the fall of France in fireplace hearth in the Long Dining Room at Auckland Castle Photograph: House of Hues, courtesy of The Auckland Project. land’s Albert Hill Remem- The only child of Fred 1940. brance Garden, brought and Millicent Yielder, 600 Squadron were into focus the short life of Harry was born in the at that time a specialist NEW EXHIBITION OPENS a remarkable young man, town in 1916 and later night fighter unit, operat- who, like many from the attended King James ing under the control of AT AUCKLAND CASTLE town, was to give his life Grammar School, before RAF Coastal Command. A NEW exhibition has Internal building work for ‘king and country’, dur- going to Loughborough On the night of the 21st opened this week in the uncovered features of ing World War II. College, where he gained August 1942, Harry and Bishop Trevor Gallery at the building that had John Davison, direc- an Honours Diploma in his observer sergeant Auckland Castle. remained unseen for hun- tor and owner of Katem Physical Education. Peacock, were deployed The Inside Story: Con- dreds of years, along with Logistics, unveiled a A natural athlete, in on a dusk patrol, in a Bris- serving Auckland Castle many other secrets. memorial cross in mem- 1939 he became Brit- tol Beaufighter, but failed runs from now until 6 Sep- Entry to the Bishop Tre- ory of Harry Waldo Yielder ish National Indoor Pole to return to base. tember. vor Gallery is included of Bishop Auckland, who Vault champion, achiev- Due to causes unknown The exhibition is open with admission to Auck- died in August 1942, pilot- ing a winning height of their aircraft crashed into each week from Wednes- land Castle. ing a Bristol Beaufighter 3.66 metres at Wembley the sea, some two miles day to Sunday from 10am Admission prices are £10 off Cornwall’s Lizard Pen- in the last indoor champi- off the coast. until 4pm with the last for adults, £8 for conces- insula. onships to be held before Whilst both bodies were admission at 3pm. sions, £3 for under-16s. John, a former RAF man the war. recovered and buried with Visitors will be able to Entry is also included himself, who funded the Joining the RAF, from full military honours at discover what goes on with the Auckland Pass memorial, still holds fond college, Harry qualified as Brookwood Military Cem- behind the scenes of a ticket, priced at £12.50 memories of Harry, who a pilot officer and in 1941 etery near Woking, John major conservation pro- per adult and valid for lived across the road from moved with 600 Squad- was determined there ject as the new exhibition multiple visits to all Auck- his family in Hestible Gar- ron to RAF Predannack, should be a memorial to reveals the processes land Project sites until dens (now Watland Road). on Cornwall’s Lizard Pen- Harry in his home town. and techniques used to January 2021. “Whilst I was much insula. “For me, the Remem- restore Auckland Castle To find out more about younger than Harry,” Predannack was one brance Garden is an ideal to its former glory. the pass ticket and other said John, “he was a bit of numerous airfields location,” said John, “with After three years of con- exhibitions and activities of a boyhood hero, and I opened up in south-west the memorial joining those servation work, Auckland hosted by The Auckland can remember he would England as towns and of others who bravely Castle re-opened to the Project visit their website always jump over their ports became increas- served their country.” public in November. at aucklandproject.org.

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SCHEME TO RAISE STANDARDS OF RENTAL PROPERTIES PROPOSALS TO raise anti-social behaviour.” the standards of privately The scheme would rented properties in County apply to approximately Durham are being put for- 51,000 properties across ward in a scheme to create the county in areas where better housing for resi- there is low demand, a sig- dents. nificant or persistent prob- Durham County Council lem caused by anti-social is proposing to introduce a behaviour, poor property selective licensing scheme conditions, or high levels across the county which of migration, deprivation or would ensure good stand- crime. ards of private rental prop- Landlords would need to erties. apply for a licence for each The introduction of a residential property they scheme would mean that rent out in a designated Peter Henderson and Jason Turnough of Spennymoor AAP, Sheilah Metcalfe of BASH AAP, Bishop private landlords renting out area, and show they have Auckland Cllrs Sam Zair and John Lethbridge with Town Crier deliverer Geoff Carrick and Bishop properties in specific areas adequate management Press deliverer and former town councillor, David Wilson. would need to apply for a arrangements in place. licence, demonstrate they A licence will last for five are a fit and proper person years. FUNDING’S IN THE BAG FOR NEWSPAPER and have adequate man- A consultation for the pro- DELIVERERS OF South lors, Sam Zair and John AAP, with South West agement practices in place. posals will run for ten weeks West Durham News’s four Lethbridge for the official Durham News providing An increase in well-man- from Monday 17th February publications, including unveiling of the new bags. match funding. aged and maintained hous- 2020 to 5pm on Monday the Bishop Press and Shil- The delivery bags have “In total, 200 bags were ing through the scheme 27th April 2020. don Town Crier have been been paid for by grant purchased, meaning all is hoped to result in fewer Community drop-ins and sporting new delivery funding from both BASH our deliverers now have empty properties, improve landlord events will be held bags as they carry their and Spennymoor AAPs a brand new delivery bag- the health and wellbeing of during the consultation newspapers to homes through the councillors’ sporting the South West tenants and reduce anti-so- period while a survey is across the region. small grants fund. Durham News logo along- cial behaviour, while provid- available online. Two deliverers, Geoff Cllrs Lethbridge, Zair side the logos of each of ing support and training to A consultation drop-in Carrick and David Wilson and Cllr Joy Allen from our papers,” said director landlords. will be taking place at were joined at Bishop Bishop Auckland contrib- and deliveries manager, Cllr Kevin Shaw, Cabinet Woodhouse Close Library Auckland and Shildon uted, as well as Cllrs Liz Jeff Ridley. “We would like member for strategic hous- on Tuesday 10th March, (BASH) AAP’s offices at Maddison, Geoff Darkes, to thank our local AAPs ing and assets, said: “We between 1pm and 3pm. the Rest House in Hack- Alan Gardner, Kevin and all of the councillors want to ensure that all our For more information worth Park by Bishop Thompson and Neil Gray- who contributed funding,” residents across the county about the scheme, to see Auckland Town Council- son from Spennymoor he added. have the choice of safe if your property will be and well-managed accom- affected and to have your modation that maintains a say, visit www.durham.gov. high-quality private rented uk/consultation. sector. “Through the selective J. 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JESSICA HELPS PROM DREAMS

FROM PAGE 1 dress,” she said. Jessica, who is cur- dress. When I returned rently studying Nursing home, I came up with this Practice at Teesside Uni- idea,” she said. versity, has promises of Jessica’s aunt, Louise over twenty prom dresses Wright, who along with and several men’s suits. her daughter Sophie, She has been in touch own the hair and beauty with several local sec- salon Dolled Wright Up in ondary schools and One St. Helen Auckland, was Point, a local organisa- quickly on board. tion which helps families “I thought Jessica’s in need, and they will dis- idea was brilliant, so tribute the dresses and thoughtful and generous, suits to the families who said Louise. will most benefit. “Prom Night is such a “I am over the moon big occasion for school with this response,” said a leavers but can prove to delighted Jessica. “It just be very expensive. shows how kind people “We’ve heard stories of can be.” families going into debt Anyone wanting to and some spending up to donate a prom dress or Finchale Abbey, the destination of Camino Inglés, the new pilgrimage route in County Durham and, £1,000 on a prom dress. suit can take it along inset, the waymark which will be familiar to walkers on the route of the Camino Inglés trail. “This sort of cost puts to Dolled Wright Up, in an end to some young- Manor Road, St. Helen sters’ dreams. That’s Auckland from Tuesday PILGRIMAGE ROUTE IN COUNTY DURHAM why we’ve offered to help to Saturday or contact A FAMOUS Christian at ports on the north in the eleventh century and to do the hair and Jessica via her Facebook pilgrimage has added a coast of Spain to finish called Godric, who lived at make-up for free for the page or Val on 01388 route through County Dur- their journey on foot. Finchale, four miles north girl who gets Jessica’s 327334. ham to its walk. The routes eventually of Durham. Local residents may became known as the It was decided that the well have seen waymarks Camino Ingles or The Eng- new route should travel FREE EASTER EVENT erected in the past twelve lish Way. via Durham to Bishop THE PARISH Centre at St Egg Hunt, there will also months on footpaths The official Camino Auckland because of the Helens will be the venue be a children’s magician with a scallop shell sym- Ingles route now begins town’s very strong Span- for a free Easter event performing from 12 noon bol bearing the phrase, at either of two locations ish connections. on Saturday 14th March, until 2pm. Camino Inglés to Santiago. in Spain: A Coruña or Fer- In 2017, a group of peo- organised by the Wear The event itself will take David Potts of the North- rol. The route from Ferrol ple in the area formed Valley Community Action place from 11am until 3pm ern Saints Trail provides is 118 Kilometres and the an association called Group. and there will be free Easter an explantion: one from A Coruña just 75 Friends of the Finchale As well as crafts and eggs for children, subject The most famous pil- kilometres. Camino to help the vision a cake stall, a tombola, to availability, so early grimage route in the world When pilgrims arrive for a new pilgrimage route Easter raffle and Easter arrival is recommended. is the Camino to Santiago at Santiago they like to come to fruition. in north west Spain. Over receive a special certif- The signage of the new 300,000 people walk icate which is called a route began in March last (A689 / B6282 SOUTH CHURCH ROAD, BISHOP there every year. compostela, but you need year at a special cere- AUCKLAND) (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2020 In medieval times, peo- to have walked a mini- mony at Finchale Priory, ple who went on pilgrim- mum of 100 kilometres to attended by the Mayor of The Council proposes to make an Order under the Road Traffic ages from Britain to Spain get your certificate. Dumbria in Spain. Regulation Act, 1984 as amended, Section 14 (1) to prohibit all vehicular traffic from proceeding on two phases of 412m of A689 mostly travelled by sea The idea of having a spe- Now the route is fully / B6282 South Church Rd, Bishop Auckland: Phase one works from ports in south-west cial section of the Camino marked and open to all is on 300m of B6282 South Church Rd, South Church from St England and then landed Ingles in County Durham pilgrims to walk. Andrews House at southern side of closure in a northerly direction which could then count as The full route can be to A688 roundabout. Phase two works is on 112m of A689 South the extra distance from A found at britishpilgrimage. 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For phase 2, from southern side of closure in a south westerly direction on A688, then northerly on C130 Watling Rd and C130 SATURDAY 14TH Cockton Hill Rd, then westerly and northerly on C130 Bob THE PEDANTICS Little Linda & Little Kev Hardisty Drive, and south easterly on A689 Prince’s St and A689 SATURDAY 21ST South Church Rd to northern side of closure and vice versa. The The Cleaners maximum duration of the Order is 18 months. The proposed works EDEN’S GRACE General Cleaning Plans Drawn are to commence between 7.00 pm and 6.30 am nightly on 28/3/20 TH SATURDAY 28 Services for and are anticipated to be completed in 10 nights. On occasions, MIDNITE BLUE alternative dates for closure may be necessary and these will be Fully Insured Planning Applications SUNDAY 29TH and signed accordingly. 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Bishop Auckland MP, Dehenna Davison met Bishop Trains staff and members of the Stockton & Darlington Railway Youth Team. MP VISITS TRAIN STATION BISHOP AUCKLAND room and ticket office, MP, Dehenna Davison to passengers travelling St Chads pupil council members and reading dog, Arnie were on hand to officially open the school’s was welcomed at Bishop from Bishop Auckland.” revamped library. Auckland Train Station The day started with a recently to discuss work brief tour of the station to provide modern facili- followed by a discussion REVAMPED SCHOOL LIBRARY REOPENS ties. between staff and the A VIP (very important vides them with entertain- said: “The colours are Ms Davison met with young volunteers, and a pooch) officially opened ment and enjoyment. really calming. It’s now a staff and members of piano performance. St. Chad’s RCVA Primary But the problem was: very relaxing place to sit the Stockton & Darlington Following the visit, Ms School’s revamped library how do you encourage and read.” Railway Youth Team last Davison said: “It was alongside the pupil coun- children to pick up a book The school also adopted Saturday (29th February) great to meet with the cil on Thursday, 27th Feb- and read in a society that a reading dog called Arnie. to discuss their work to team at Bishop Auckland ruary. is dominated by technol- Reading to dogs has modernise the railway. train station this weekend Staff at the school in ogy? been proven to help The station has been to hear about the fantas- Witton Park wanted to They decided that the develop literacy skills and working to improve facili- tic work they are doing to foster the love of reading key was to make reading builds confidence through ties such as a new waiting improve services at the in their pupils as not only fun, so they set about the calming effect of their room and ticket office. station. is it a survival skill, it also modernising the central presence and the fact that It also offers those aged “Alongside their hard enhances imagination, reading area within the they listen to the children 11-16 a range of work work to provide mod- relieves stress and pro- school to make it excit- without being judgemen- experience, volunteering ern facilities, the station ing and appealing to the tal. and leisure opportunities offers young people TO LET children through the use “Arnie has been a hit through their Stockton fantastic opportunities of new, modern white fur- with the pupils and they and Darlington Railway through the Stockton & 2 bed flats niture, comfy seating and are queuing up to read to Youth Team. Darlington Railway Youth Cockton Hill area bright displays. him, said Deputy Head Station staff later said Team.” The pupil council played Teacher, Mrs Evans. on Facebook: “We were “I love the piano and 3 bed flat, St Helen’s an important part in the One of the Year 1 pupils thrilled to welcome newly have often heard people All in good order, fully rejuvenation of the school said: ”It’s really good elected Dehenna Davison playing whilst waiting for carpeted, recently decorated library as they led fund- reading to Arnie. MP to Bishop Auckland their trains. from £75 pw raising events to raise “He looks at you whilst station this afternoon. “I’m grateful to Luke for money for the furniture. you read and then you get “We were proud to sharing his musical skills TEL: 07725 310 971 One of the councillors to give him a treat.” explain our progress with some ABBA, and to towards providing mod- the team for selling me ern facilities, which my ticket to return back to IF Electrical & includes the new waiting Parliament this week.” IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? Security 20 Years’ Experience, serving Crime and Road Traffic Offences • Matrimonial the Bishop Auckland area Family • Children • General Litigation Now supplying Petite Heat Female Plumbing & CCTV SURVEY CCTV equipment Heating Services DRAIN UNBLOCKING & REPAIRS SEPTIC TANKS to the public Appliance Maintenance ROOT & ENCRUSTATION REMOVAL Servicing, Landlord Gas - Intruder Alarms - CCTV - Fire - MANHOLE INSPECTION & REPAIR Safety Checks, Boiler Personal Injury Claims • Conveyancing - Smoke Detection - Access - SKYVAC GUTTER CLEANING - Control - Security Lighting - Servicing & Repairs Business Leases • Wills & Probate - Electrical Installation - NAPIT Approved Tel Nicola: 07555 748 086 Tel: Shaun Hope 01740 656331 07784 815 720 Tel: 01388 606660 07857 813 393 07841 291779 [email protected] www.cwbooth.co.uk [email protected] [email protected] WWW.DRAINBUSTERSNE.CO.UK

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Rockcliff Hall’s five-star Championship golf course. ROCKLIFFE HALL LAUNCHES The U9 Kings visited two of their sponsors recently; with Steve Thompson of the Mortgage Advice JUNIOR WINTER GOLF TOUR Centre, below, and above, with Lee Ellison of Temptations, both in Newgate Street. ROCKLIFFE HALL is per event. The competi- launching its first Jun- tions will contribute to an ST MARY’S ROUND UP ior Winter Golf Tour, giv- order of merit for the final THE U7 Aces had a great The U9 Kings also Youth with goals from ing golfers of the future results. game against Darlington enjoyed a great experience Tyler Richardson, Mason the chance to compete Martyn Stubbings, Quakers coming back at South Durham Gymnas- Wright, Jack Dale and on the five star resort’s Director of Golf at Rock- from two goals down to tics, thanks to Stuart Parn- Jack Nesbitt. renowned Championship liffe Hall, says: “This is a score three and win the aby, where they worked The U13s lost out 1-0 golf course. fantastic opportunity for game. on new fitness, stamina, against a good Leven The competitions, run- aspiring young golfers to With Bradley Currie star- strength and coordination side. ning on March 15th, 22nd put their skills to the test ring, an Oliver Chambers techniques. The U16 squad were put and 29th, are aimed at on a first class course, double and a Bobby Hal- The U10 Aces came through a two hour fitness young golfers aged 7-14 and in professional sur- limond goal secured the up against an excellent session by Shildon AFC years old, with or without roundings. comeback. Saxon Juniors team with captain, Ben Trotter and a handicap. “It will serve as the The side also played Finley Bowman putting in Andy Dixon at BA College. The three events will perfect warm up for the last Saturday recording a starring performance. The U17s won 4-2 each be played over nine Northern Junior Tour later a great win with Freddie The U11Aces played against Hartlepool Youth holes from the blue, red in the year and we look Hope scoring five and very well against Stock- with goals from Regan and yellow tees with the forward to seeing what Oliver Chambers another ton Town with goals Nixon (2), Danny Malcolm yellow and red tee com- talent is out there.” four goals and contribut- coming from man of the and Billy Harland. petitions being handicap To book a place or find ing four assists. match Ben McClure, Jay The BAFC U18s qualifiers. out more, call the Pro The U7 Kings also had a Grant and Charlie Cran- recorded a 3-1 win over Tee times will be from Shop on 01325 729980 or good performance away ston. Horden with goals from 1.30pm to 3pm on each email golf@rockliffehall. at Boro Rangers. The U12 Aces played Kory Whitfield, Dan Smith Sunday at a cost of £15 com. The U8 Aces played a fantastically away at Tee- and Jake Gair. Three play- close game against Mar- side Rangers with Adam ers were also called up to ton Blues at home. Petty starring and Jack gain experience with the BOWLING CLUB SPRING MEETING The U9 Kings visited Chadwick, Bradley Currie first team. COCKTON HILL Bowl- Pavillion in Helena Ter- Seaton Carew where Zac and Marley Richardson The club wishes good ing Club is holding its race, Bishop Auckland. Tabberer starred and scoring the goals. luck to the U7s and U13s Spring General Meeting Everyone is welcome to Blake Freeman and Jack The U12 Kings recorded who are in cup semi finals on Saturday 21st March go along, whether experi- Liddle both scored. a win against Darlington this weekend. from 11am at the Bowls enced or a novice. Tyres & Tests Ltd ISHOP UCKLAND CLUTCHES | BRAKES B All A BATTERIES | EXHAUSTS Makes GROUP AUTO - AUTOCARE GARAGE APPROVED of COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES DIAGNOSTICS Tyres MEMBER OF THE GOOD GARAGE SCHEME MASTER GARAGE 2013 www.approvedgarage.co.uk Class Four, Five, 7 MOTs Member of the motor industry code of Practice Please don’t hesitate to contact us as we’re more than happy to help! 9 Chester Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7LP Tel: 01388 604485 / 661339 / 605687 www.bishopaucklandtyreandtests.co.uk www.bishopauckland-tyres.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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