THE TEESDALE MERCURY Wednesday, 22nd October, 2003

Inquests on F lo r is t d e a t h o f Cash injection a big boost i m p r e s s e s r o a d c r a s h g u ild

victim s start m e m b e r s AT this m onth’s meeting of the INQUESTS into the death of for patient care at hospital Barnard Castle two A66 road crash victims Tow nsw om ens’ Guild meeting, were opened last Wednesday. STAFF at the Richardson by Sophie Doughty are eagerly awaiting details of M rs Alderson welcomed 28 George Donaldson a, 57-year- H ospital will be able to the hospital’s forthcoming m em bers and visitors. old agricultural contractor from Richardson Hospital has been modernisation. Miss Wharton The group's speaker this Barnard Castle and prison administer a whole range of new treatments, thanks unable to deliver these essential hopes that the expansion in the m o n th w a s A n n e T allentire of officer Christopher Laidlaw, 44, services due to the cost and services the hospital is equipped R ichardson’s Florists. from Catterick Garrison, were to the generosity of inconvenience of sending nurses to offer will continue. S he m ade four wonderful : bowna killed in an accident at Greta people in Teesdale. to other areas for training. Plans are already being made and very different Bridge near Barnard Castle on The Friends of Richardson And the only other way that for a new day hospice on the arrangem ents, suitable for the morning of October 7. Hospital, a charity that staff can learn these skills is to site. This room will provide a autum n weddings. Pathologist Dr Ursula Earl supports the work of the practice on the patients comfortable sitting area M rs M arjorie Nelson and confirmed that both men had Barnard Castle facility has themselves. alongside space to perform Mrs Vera Carter were jiiwigeripts. died of multiple injuries. raised almost £ 1,000 to buy a Hospital Matron Nicola specialist treatments such as c o n g r a t u l a t e d b y th e guild for kjpjereplaj Mr Donaldson’s partner brand new training arm. Wharton was delighted with the aromatherapy, reflexology and w inning the All England Bowls Midwood, w asked Dr Earl if she had This specialist piece of generosity that brought the new acup tincture. trophy for the second time. discovered any traces of cancer, equipment will enable the training arm to Teesdale. She Chairman of the Friends of T here will be two Carol Imus as Geoffrey had been in pain hospital’s 78 nurses to be said: “It’s going to have a Richardson hospital Iris Hillery concerts this December. The before his death. But the trained to take blood, attach massive benefit for the said that she was taken aback first one for all m embers of the WJJQUKU W1UI o pathologist explained that a intravenous drips and patients.” by the generosity of individuals Federation is at 2pm on, L^phyedthe slight enlargement of the liver administer injections. The purchase of this of Teesdale who continued to D ecem ber 6, at Barnard 'd m pipes, and some inflammation of the Patients are currently forced prosthetic arm, which looks and support their cause. C astle M ethodist Church. i; a«# singing, stomach lining were the only to travel as far as Darlington or feels like a real arm complete Many of the items purchased T he other is the National : jaboredted b evident abnormalities. Bishop Auckland to receive such with veins and imitation blood, through their donations are still Carol service at Durham Both inquests were treatments. And these journeys is just one stage of plans to considered luxuries by the NHS C athedral on December 10 for Min adjourned by the coroner, can often be extremely stressful bring Barnard Castle’s hospital whose funds are drained on the guild m em bers only. ^aaaent by play pending further police and uncomfortable for very ill into the 21st century. day to day running and staffing N ew e q u ip m e n t: Matron Nicola Wharton demonstrates the training The group next meets at rjcisagstowhic investigations. patients. Staff at Richardson Hospital of the hospital. arm while Iris Hillery from the Friends of Richardson Hospital watches 2pm on November 11. ^joined in. fens Freda, opt ijjaaeetiiig, with FARMING W HAT’S ON fen

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YORKS NEWBIGGIN #ie evening, BIRTHDAY PARTY VILLAGE HALL TEESDALE SCHOOL isaetary Christ samites of th Ifor Will iams Friday 28th November M ondays: Holistic therapies feg which were pa Celebrate Managements OPEN EVENING [ T r a i l e r s ] and beauty treatments. sxaadduly sign® 1st year Appointm ent essential he ns quite aha Buffet & Drinks Offers will not be held until eqdencetogett CHOICE OF USED Wednesdays 7.30 - 9 p.m. Id the treasurer Monday to Saturday I I - 2.30 Clog Dancing Thursday. 20th November 2003 [koa! report an TRAILERS 8' 10' & 12' Sunday 12-2.30 rife] that the coffei GALVANISED MODELS Lunch with fresh vegetables £4.25 css had made £12 Full menu and specials also available Thursdays 1 - 2 p.m. 6.00 - 8.30 p.m. Badm inton for adults kud biscuits wer Tel. 01748 884243 Tel: 01833 637495 iSh Baum and Ma Everyone welcome u.L Monday, 27th October 2 -4 K. P riz e w in n e rs : Left to right Christopher Teward, Rebecca i competition ‘an Walker, Leah Kicks and Sophie Barton with their prizes SEPTIC TANKS Make-up, beauty & nail art The Dalestf’ony Society for everyone 8 - 80+ Teesdale School, ■■sf was won by Idle was won by EMPTIED W IN 1« FOAL S cience C ollege and Sixth Form Centre, 1M P oetic pupils w in prizes Friday, 31 st October Also DRAINS UNBLOCKED rote of thanks w SHOW Workshop 10-4 Prospect Place, Barnard Castle with high-pressured jetter. for th eir m asterpieces Saturday§f25th October 2003 D igital Dales I.T. project for 01833 638166 rokudtheBevl Tel. 01388 young people living in iWof the group j FOUR pupils were plucked Walker were presented at Barnard Castle Auction Mat$ from the line-up of w ith £10 vouchers donated 718933/718585 Barnard Castle,,Co. Durham. Newbiggin & Upper Teesdale budding poets last by th e Teesdale Mercury, J u d g i n g comsTtencing at 11 a.m. Sunday, 9th November S T I t A N C E , Itegronp’s next nee Thursday at Teesdale along with runners-up Mobile 07802 826569 BUT t i p jfetgd? Mr Ernest Blockley 2 -4 p.m . MlMay.Xoveml School. Sophie Barton and Leah Histories and Mysteries T o u r dwSbetheAGM a The competition, entitled Kicks who each received a African drumming ASKE MOOR SAWMILL Friday, 31 st October p M fe . Visitors Our Planet was part of the £5 voucher, also from the Saturday, 6th December - dnjt be made welcoi Mercury. TIMBER STOCKS OF activities going on in the * Round Posts Christmas Pantomime M eet at the Montalbo Hotel, 6.30 p.m. school as part of National The work of all entrants WIRE * Stock Net Brown Jug 'Little Red Riding Hood' Poetry Day. was put on show at an ' Metal Gates £5 per person; family (2 adults + 2 children under 10)£1J English lessons on the exhibition at the Witham * Timber Gates perform ed by Jack Drum Arts GATES Tour to last 2 hours. Soup and sandwiches afterwards, day took a poetic theme; Hall that evening. * Gate Ironworks Inn CCA ' Rails Also...needlecraft & at the Montalbo. Optional Fancy Dress while year seven pupils English teacher Mrs * Uniround Timber Evenwood Gate had taken part in a poetry TREATMENT * Jump Poles wood carving. Flint said: “As a concept, Bishop Auckland workshop where year the day is absolutely great. To book, telephone: 01833 637342 Open: LEN PORTER 01388 833180 Tel: 01833 640877 twelve students gave a Children love poetry - Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5 p.m. helping hand. reading, writing and Saturday 8.30 to 12 noon FENCING For m ore details on all courses 11/2 miles from Richmond on the 01748 823287 Tuesday - Saturday “ ■ * — "—1 rT ~ _ _ '“If* Poems were also on listening to it.” Richmond to Ravensworth road. Reg. Charity No. 1015657 display in the library, Many students wrote 01748824834 2 C o u r s e along with a selection of poems during the day books of verse. itself. W. A. L u n c h SCOUTS II Jfefotoo Village The standard of entries Mrs Bedwell, head of the £ 4 . 9 5 fine coll in the competition was so English department, felt • Livestock Haulage BONFIRE Opeo eVerj) W edDesdag froti): high that, not one, but two that the students have • Hay and Straw Merchants 29tti October to 24th .December 2003 winners and two runners- responded really well and • Livestock Agents Bar Meals served daily <& FIREWORKS May up were chosen. is delighted with the work • Regular Collections except Mondays at Startforth Hall 10 a.n>. - 6 p.n). they have produced. Madlorgardei Winners Christopher of all classes of Teward and Rebecca ANNE-MARIE PATTENDEN 6 .3 0 p.m. ySfj B fel: 01833 6631066 3 IU66 _ , and OTM’s. 8 the highi United Reformed Church Tuesday, 4th November Please contact reclaimed B arney ram blers enjoy Richard Grice AUTUMN FAYRE Save money by buying ashuPVi Saturday, 25th October tickets at: Cotherstone Olde Curiosity Shoppe individu for further details: Castle News, The Bank picturesque Bowes w alk 9.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. 01833 660260 or Saturday, 25th October 2003 itv THE Barnard Castle ramblers medieval church of St Mary’s. 07710 187518 Various stalls • Light refreshments. Evans News, Galgate t set off from Barney on the bus Before long the Morritt Arms www.ukprimestock.com Everyone welcome. Cotherstone Village Hall, Cotherstone for Bowes for their latest walk. came into view and, resisting 7 and j Passing the village hall the the temptation to call in for GLAXO SPORTS 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. party of 15 made their way to LIVERY GENERAL NOTICE “nisei some refreshment, the group & SOCIAL CLUB follow the River Greta over field made their way to the A66 All Day Refreshments • Free Entry paths with lots of stiles to DURHAM COMMUNITY underpass. Livery Available, Ingleton CHARITY Raising funds for the leesdale Day Clubs reg. charity no: 10779248 negotiate. The group wound along field ALARM TRUST Flood-lit area • Show Jumps One of the group spotted paths, past Mortham Tower and A N N U A L G E N E R A L LADIES Royal Oak, Staindrop Dana at the mushrooms in the fields and he the meeting of the waters at XC Jumps • Winter Turn Out Septus enjoyed eating them as fast as MEETING R ose & C row n, Mickleton Bridge. Horse Walker • Lunge Area TGds: V n/Jow een P a rty now serves G* Fired ce he could pick them.They all From here, they took the to be held on NIGHT • Security • DIY £20 p.w. stopped on a grassy bank for a Tarmac road which comes out Thursday, 6th November Thursday, 30th October ' Bistro Style' Meals coffee break overlooking the near Rokeby Hall and then on 01325 730445 at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Monday, 3rd November 4.30 - 6.30 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Greta and a field of Belted through the wood, taking the & Saturday Evenings Meglaz Galloway cattle. Church, Horsemarket, Som ething for everyone Fancy Dress • Prises” path down to Manyfold Beck to CANINE Barnard Castle from 6.45 p.m. - 8.45 p.m "Pralar Before long, the group arrived Virgin Vie, Calm ing Radiance, Kids must be accompanied by an adult. cross into Paradise Walk, to Coy at Rutherford Bridge. Crossing Users, Carers and members NOW SERVING SUNDAY ROAST Traditional Sunday Lunches oa eventually arrive at Abbey Trilogy Fashion Show, the road here, the group took of the public are 12-2p.m. 12.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. me Bridge. K enneally’s, Colour M e the footpath to Brignall Mill. SYLVIA SHAW warmly invited. SKY SPORTS NOW AVAILABLE Vegetarian Option Available Solid com The group returned to Beautiful and They continued high above Bookings advisable Barnard Castle by way of the Dog Grooming ^Mfini the river for a while before hand-m ade cards and BOWES AGRICULTURAL fields above the Tees to the Over 20 years experience. POULTRY Tel: 0 1 8 3 3 640381 '"stairs descending to the river and j e w e l l e r y . SOCIETY PRESENTS taking the path along Brignall Upper Desmesnes, completing a Personal attention. to Children W elcome Ray and the Teenbeats Banks. Here the trees were in very enjoyable walk. ™ To book ring BANTAMS HALLOWEEN DISCO The next outing is Sunday, their autumn colours and much 01388 832608 Light Sussex Trio. Silver Doors open 7 p.m. + Mumbo's Disco ( 7 0 / 8 0 ’s M u s ic ) W inston Village Hal i p admired. October 26. Cars leave John At Bowes Village Hall The leader found a good spot Street at 9am for Thornton Laced Wyandotte Trio and Bar available Friday, 31st October 7.30 pm Stewart Reservoir, 10 miles of Tickets £7.50 inc. supper for lunch in a clearing with ADVERTISING DEADLINE Single Cocks. Silver Tickets @ £3 available from Saturday, 8th November some excellent logs for seats. paths via Finghall and Fancy Dress Optional. for this page is Spangled Hamburgh Cocks. Hazel 692232, Teresa 692281 Tickets £8 each. Pressing on, the walkers Constable Burton. Tickets Tel: 01833 660250 after 7 p i eventually arrived at the L IZ L A M B 5 p.m. Thursday Tel: 01325 353264 and Sue 692284 Tel: 01833 628202 or 01833 660414