Do you recognise the man or this grave?

approximately where the old If you do, well done, if not Issue 7 November 2009 you wont be alone. This is swimming baths stood. It is a picture of Nicholas Wood, interesting to note that Hetton one of the greatest mining was once also home to Tommy and railway engineers of Hepburn who founded the first the industrial age. And miners’ union. this is his grave in Hetton Today, Nicholas wood is churchyard. remembered as a founder He was a contemporary of member and the president of and it was the North of England Institute attribute to Wood that George of Mining and Mechanical Stephenson apprenticed Engineers where the his son Robert to him as a magnificent library is named colliery engineer from 1819 to after him. A project is currently 1821 at Colliery underway with some students a VERY important step (pictured) in . to research the life and Nicholas Wood was involved influence of Nicholas Wood In June 2009 we saw a very formal chartered agreements in discussions leading to thanks to funding from the important agreement set out and protocols between the the Mines Inspections Act Royal Society. between Sunderland City parishes and principle councils. of 1851 and it was Woods’ It is sad that this great man’s Council and Hetton Town At a special ceremony at determination and persistence grave is deteriorating and Council. Sunderland Civic Centre the that helped to increase needs some restoration work. Hetton has the only such formal signing of the charter safety and reduce fatalities in If anyone is willing to try and first tier of local government in between the Mayor of Hetton mines. His residence Hetton produce funds to restore it, the city (where as our nearest Councillor Mrs Marie Anderson, Hall where he lived until please contact John Price on neighbours in and Mayor of Sunderland his death in 1865 was sited (0191) 553 6600. has more than 100 town and Councillor Dennis Richardson parish councils!.) (see photo) saw a great Therefore it is essential that agreement in partnership all services and projects are working. highlighted and approached The charter document and correctly for the extra benefit of contents is extensive, however Hetton’s 16,000 residents. copies for viewing are available The Labour government by calling in to the Hetton Centre supported the drawing up of office of Town Clerk John Price. Autumn is here again... The latter months of the year always signals a busy time of Sunday November 8th Wednesday November 11th year for the Mayor of Hetton, Remembrance Sunday Civic service at 10.00pm at Armistice Day service. who attends many community St Michaels and All Angels Assemble 10.30am functions and events, these at the Hetton Centre. No one misses out... Lyons Parish Church. follow on from the September Parade and presentation Hetton Town Council aims to deliver the Hetton Town Courier to every This event will include a Mayoress at home afternoon, presentation of wreaths at of wreath’s at the Town household in its area. when representatives of local Clock Tower Memorial, High centre memorial park. If you know of someone who has not received their copy please contact: community organisations, schools Street, Easington Lane. Hetton Courier Deliveries, Hetton Town Council, The Hetton Centre, Have your say... churches are acknowledged and Welfare Road, Hetton-le-Hole, Tyne and Wear, DH5 9NE. A date not to be missed... The Hetton Courier gives businesses the opportunity thanked for their contribution to On Saturday December to promote their products and services to around 6,000 the spirit of our town. Friday 27th November 26th the Mayor of Hetton, From 6.00pm. ‘ Christmas With The Community’ To help you... households in the area – an unrivalled opportunity to get In addition the Mayor’s Civic Councillor Mrs M.Adamson festive evening of celebrations and The Hetton Town Courier will also be available to read on the Town your message across. service held on Sunday 27th is to undertake the very entertainment for community groups. popular ‘Boxing Day Dip’ Council’s website - September at the Lyons Parish www.hettontowncouncil.gov.uk If you’d like to talk about advertising and sponsorship The Mayor extends an invitation to everyone at Seaburn, for the third However, arrangements can be made to provide the publication in: opportunities contact Hetton Town Council Clerk, John Church of St Michael and all who contributed to the well being of Hetton’s time, to raise funds for her chosen charity ‘the Grace Large print, Braille, Audio version and Other languages. Price: Angels, saw many groups, church social life and development. House Hospice Appeal’. If you need the publication in an alternative format please contact the Town By Phone: (0191) 5534 6600 representatives and civic guests offer Why not sponsor the Mayor or better still why not join Contact John Price on (0191) 553 6600. her in the cold North Sea? For further details contact Clerk on (0191) 553 6600 By Email: [email protected] Town Hetton a partnership between through Courier is produced Town The Hetton details contact Colliery For Media CIC (0191) 549 1057 Council and Colliery Media CIC. a service of thanks conducted by the John Price on (0191) 553 6600. Rev Anne Anderson take place. These events are closely followed The Hetton Town Courier will also be available to read on the Town Council’s web site - by a host of activities covered in this Wednesday 5th November - Public firework display and funfair from 6pm at Hetton Lyons cricket field. www.hettontowncouncil.gov.uk edition of the Hetton Town Courier. However, arrangements can be made to provide the publication in: Large print, Braille, Audio version and Other languages. If you need the publication in an alternative format please contact Hetton Town Council - your local council, serving your local communities of the Town Clerk on (0191) 553 6600 Easington lane, Moorsley, East Rainton, Eppleton and Hetton-le-Hole