Published at: Saturday 18th February 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 76 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] Cinema plans back on the Go for a Run in table Bishop Auckland

A new running initiative never run before or used from Run England has to run and would like to come to Bishop Auckland get back into exercise”. this month. All sessions are run by The ‘Run Bishop’ group qualified leaders who will meets at Woodhouse be on hand to answer any Leisure Centre every questions, offer advice Wednesday from 6.15pm – and support, and all 7.15pm and costs only £2. participants will receive Sarah Beadle, County free membership to Run Durham Activator for England with offers and the project hopes it will discounts at local shops. encourage people to take The project is part of the up running and join a local Changing the Physical Run England group. Activity Landscape (CPAL) She said, “Running is programme, supported by becoming more popular NHS County Durham and than ever, and it’s a Darlington and County fantastic way of keeping Durham Sport, aiming to fit. reduce the risk of cardio- The former Focus store is currently being demolished and will be replaced by a 6-store “Our aim is to introduce vascular disease in people shopping complex. running in a no pressure, aged 40-74 in County fun and safe environment, Durham through increased The prospect of Bishop be submitted to Durham welcome facility to you do not need to have physical activity. Auckland getting its own County Council very soon, the town, with almost any previous experience If anyone is interested in cinema is looking likely but that the building 4700 residents signing as our groups are suitable taking part in any of the again, after several cinema would be constructed on a a Facebook petition to for any age and ability. running groups, simply operators have expressed different site to that in the encourage developers to “There is no need to book, contact Sarah Beadle at an interest. original plans due to other build it here. just turn up in comforta- sbeadle@englandathlet- County Councilor Rob businesses being built on The building of a planned ble clothing and footwear. ics.org or telephone Yorke has stated that plans the land. shopping complex at the “We really do want to 0792 106 0301 for further for a six screen cinema will The cinema will be a St Helen’s site will also encourage those who have details. be soon underway, after demolition at the former BONDGATE HAND CAR WASH Focus store began last VALETING & CAR SALES week. Residents and authori- ties alike welcomed the Car Wash Mini Valets Full Valets Loyalty Card demolition, as the site had from £3.50 from £15 from £30 Scheme recently become a hub for anti-social activity and 00W Ford Fiesta 1.8 TD 5 Door in blue met, T & T: £895 arson attacks. Metric Properties, the 05/55 VW Passat (new shape), 2.0 TDI 140 Sport Est grey met, T&T: £5995 company managing the 02/02 Renault Clio 1.2 16v, 3 door, black: Now £995 development, say that they 96 P Land Rover Discovery 2.5 TDI 3 door, green met, T&T: £1695 will begin to plan construc- tion of the six shops in 07/57 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 Turbo SE in silver. Only 20k miles. F.S.H: £9995 mid-March but that they 06/06 Renault Laguna Navigator 1.9 DCI 5 door in black, alloys, sat nav: £2695 don’t yet know which 04/54 Merc C220 CDI 4 door, auto in silver. Only 30k miles: £6495 businesses will be housed there, although Councillor 99 V Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 SxI in blue met. 78k, T&T: £695 Yorke stated that a Next 04/04 Hyundai Getz 1.1 GSI 3 door in silver. T&T: £1695 store was looking likely. 04/04 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTI in silver. T&T, 7 seats: £1995 It is believed that once open, the development 06/06 Renault Clio 1.2 Campus 3 door in silver: £2495 could generate up to 91 03/52 Seat Arosa 1.0L 5 in black. Cheap insurance. Ideal first car. £1395 jobs. Meanwhile, construction on the neighbouring Starbucks 07906 785 235 coffee shop is almost for details and bookings complete, with opening 57 BONDGATE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7PE scheduled for the second week of March.

Fully archived online at www.bishoppress.com email us at: [email protected] The Bishop Press Issue 76 Saturday 18th February 2012 Page 1 Arrests made Clandestine Cakes

Police from Bishop the last week. Local lady Charlie Auckland have arrested a Police would like to thank Scott-King was so intrigued man following a spate of anyone who called in any by The Clandestine Cake thefts from motor vehicles suspicious activity in their Club, a new craze which is within the Bishop Auckland area, and encourage that sweeping the country, that and Spennymoor area over this trend continues. she has decided to run her own branch of the club in Bishop Auckland. Library consultation The Club’s mission statement is “Bake, Eat and Talk about Cake”, and Details regarding Phase 2 comments on the strategy is all about bringing people of the libraries public con- can use the questionnaire together over tea and sultation are now available from the library or respond home-made cake. from both the Woodhouse online via the Durham Mrs Scott-King plans to run Lane and Town Hall County Council website a Durham Dales Clandes- Libraries. Any members of at www.durham.gov.uk/ tine Cake Club event every the public who wish to give libraryconsultation. 6-8 weeks, with the first meeting taking place on 11th March - the day Romeo Fancy swimming the and Juliet were married. She said, “I am calling all local people who love Channel? baking (and eating cake) to let their knowledge of this The Butterwick Hospice is test in a Channel Challenge popular play inspire them appealing for residents to that aims to raise money for in their choice of cake. help them in a fundrais- the hospice. Registration is The meet is free of charge ing challenge of swimming just £5 and the challenge and all I ask is for guests to the distance of the English can be completed at their purchase savoury food and Channel - at Woodhouse own individual pace.” drinks from our venue.” Close Leisure Centre. For more information, or The reason it is a ‘clandes- Charity spokesperson to register your interest, tine’ club is that the venue Lindsey Brown said, contact Lindsey on 01388 for the meeting remains “Swimmers of all abilities 603003 or email lindsey- a secret until you confirm can put their stamina to the [email protected]. your place, which adds to the intrigue and fun of the Charlie Scott-King will be holding the first meeting next NOTICE OF MAKING PUBLIC PATH CREATION AGREEMENTS month. HIGHWAYS ACT 1980 SECTION 25 The following Creation Agreements have been made by The County Council of Durham under section 25 whole event. new friends.” of the Highways Act 1980, under which there is no right of objection. Mrs Scott-King went on All bookings for the Durham PUBLIC FOOTPATH NOS 82 & 84 SHILDON AND PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY NOS 65 & 83 to say, “All are welcome; Dales Clandestine Cake SHILDON: The above named Agreement which was made and became effective on 02/02/12 has the effect novices, home bakers and Club are taken via the web of creating (a) Footpath No 82 from its junction with the east side of adopted highway Brusselton Lane and professional chefs. There is http://clandestinecake- proceeding generally south easterly for 191m then southerly then easterly for a distance of 23m to a point on junction with Heighington Parish boundary (b) Footpath No 84 commencing from a point on Public no judging or competition, club.co.uk/2012/01/31/ Bridleway No 83 proceeding generally east south-easterly for some 22m to where the path forks forming just an enjoyment of cake, durham-dales-wherefore- two routes; one proceeding in a generally north north-westerly direction for 21m to join Public Bridleway sharing recipes and making art-thou-cake/ No 83 and the second route proceeding generally east south easterly for 502m to the junction with the north side of adopted highway Brusselton Lane (c) Bridleway No 65 commencing from a point on Heighington Parish boundary and proceeding generally northerly for 143m to a junction with Public Bridleway No 60 Shildon; and (d) Bridleway No 83 commencing from a point on Public Bridleway 11 Etherley Parish and proceeding easterly for 126m then generally northerly for 157m to join Public Bridleway No 83. PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY NO 54 SHILDON PARISH PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY: The above named Agreement which was made and became effective on the 06/09/10 has the effect of creating a bridleway from a point on Public Bridleway No 61 and Public Footpath No 54 in a grass fi eld on north side of fi eld boundary and proceeding in a generally easterly direction for some 100m to a point on Public Bridleway No 53. PUBLIC FOOTPATH NO’S 60, 62 & 63 AND PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY NO’S 5 & 61 ETHERLEY: The above named Agreement which was made and become effective on 28/10/09 has the effect of creating Footpath No 60 (width 2.0m) commencing from a point on Public Bridleway No 4 Etherley Parish proceeding generally north easterly for some 57m to join Public Footpath No 7 then proceeding from that point generally easterly then south easterly for some 735m to join with Public Bridleway No 11. Footpath No 62 (width 2.0m) commencing from its junction with Bridleway No 61 Etherley Parish and proceeding along a track in a south westerly direction for some 202m to its junction with Public Footpath No 63; proceeding along a track generally westerly for some 313m to join Public Bridleway No 4 Etherley. Footpath No 63 (width 2.0m) commencing from a point with Public Footpath No 64 and proceeding north north westerly for some 90m to its junction with Public Footpath No 62. Bridleway No 5 (width 3.0m) commencing from a point on Public Footpath No 5 proceeding along a track in a west north westerly direction for some 159m to a junction with Public Footpath No 6 then proceeding west north westerly for some 119m to a point east of Redmires Farm and junction with Public Footpath No 7, then proceeding DEBT PROBLEMS SOLVED!! south south westerly along an enclosed track for some 271m to join Public Bridleway No 4. Bridleway No 61 (width 3.0m) commencing from a point on the west side of the adopted highway known as Brusselton Lane, proceeding generally westerly along a track for some 45m then proceeding along the same Are you waiting for advice? track north westerly for some 222m to join Public Bridleway No 5. Would you like debt advice within 24 hours? PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY NO 83 SHILDON PARISH PUBLIC BRIDLEWAY: The above named Agreement which was made and became effective on 22/06/09 has the effect of creating a bridleway Call Action for Debt in confidence commencing from a bridle gate and fi eld gate and following a track which continues in an easterly direction of a distance of some 186 metres to a fi eld gate and bridle gate and continuing on along the track for some 01388 608955 240 metres to a fi eld gate and bridle gate at its junction with adopted highway UNC 42.3 Brusselton Lane. The above Agreements may be seen free of charge by contacting Loraine Holding at County Hall, Durham “If we can’t help, no one can” Mon-Fri between 9am and 4pm. Copies may be purchased at a price of £1.15. We offer many innovative options regarding personal as well as business issues Colette Longbottom Head of Legal & Democratic Services So you can choose what’s best for you County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL www.actionfordebt.com Page 2 Saturday 18th February 2012 Issue 76 The Bishop Press 942767a Durham CC x110.pdf 1 13/2/12 13:14:41 St Wilfrid’s pupils give Bob Find us on the Scarecrow a makeover Facebook!

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Police are appealing for Cleveland Avenue when a witnesses after a garden fence panel was ripped out fence was damaged in of the ground and thrown Bishop Auckland, between into the street. 8.45pm on Tuesday 7th Anyone with any informa- February and 8am on tion should contact Durham Wednesday 8th February. Police on 101 and ask to The incident happened on speak to PC Sharon Murray. Introduction to floristry

Keen gardener George Patterson and St Wilfrid’s pupils Katie Taylor, Noah Gledhow, Are you interested in the February, between 1pm Cobi Jones and Charlie Ross went along to the Town Hall to give Bob the Scarecrow a creative art of flower and 3pm (and thereafter makeover. arranging? If you are, Bishop every Monday.) Auckland College is running The course is £4.60 per St. Wilfrid's RC Primary took the scarecrow home regularly with his grand an introductory course in session but free to people School in Bishop Auckland because no one wanted children. When he died the the art of flower arranging on ESA or JSA. have their own allotment him. That was until Bishop family held the reception and related skills. Contact the Four Clocks which is carefully Auckland Town Hall came in the McGuiness Gallery The 6-week course will be Centre on 01388 609852 maintained by local lad to the rescue, and Bob with Bob the scarecrow in held at The Four Clocks where you can leave your George Patterson, 72, who the scarecrow has been attendance. Centre from Monday 27th details. shows the youngsters basic in permanent residence Last week, George and gardening skills. in The McGuiness Gallery pupils from St. Wilfrid's Last year George asked the ever since. School, now in Year 2 went Thief jailed staff at the school if he and Janet Strong, deputy along to the Town Hall to the children could make centre manager said, give Bob a makeover. a scarecrow for the Food “Everyone really likes George is now working A thief has been jailed for crimes, his most recent of Festival. George made having him here and he is with the school on two eight months after a crime which include stealing a the scarecrow frame and a popular attraction for the new scarecrows, with spree in Bishop Auckland coat, an Iphone, a laptop, the children from Year 1 youngsters”. youngsters aged 3-4 from and neighbouring towns. and a sat nav from cars in dressed him and gave him A while ago, a man whose the 1st Steps Nursery Thomas Young, from Crook, Bishop Auckland, the sale of his name - ‘Bob.’ first name was Bob used making one while Years 1 & has been sent to prison which went to feed his £40 After the festival George to visit the scarecrow 2 will make the other. at least 30 times for his a day cannabis addiction.

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Page 4 Saturday 18th February 2012 Issue 76 The Bishop Press Resident reaps recycling Bishop Band Night rewards A live music event for worker, said, “Despite the young people proved so snow there was a really popular – a further two are good turn out so we were planned for next month. very pleased. Bishop Live – Young “Thanks to all of the People’s Band Night was parents who provided held on Friday night and transport to get the bands saw four bands made up of there and to all the people local musicians take to the who came to watch. stage. “The bands and standard The Cartoon Room, We of performance was Killed the Base Player, fantastic- well done to The loudest silence and everybody.” Lady Godiva performed A further two nights at Bishop Auckland Town are set to take place on Hall as part of the event Saturday 3rd and Saturday organised by Durham 31st March. County Council’s Positive Anyone interested in Activities for Young People attending or performing Team. should contact Alison on Alison Ghent, area youth 07825 341 218. Trial date set

Bernard Harrison, of Bishop Auckland is the December winner in the North East Recycling Rewards Scheme. James Coglan, of McCullagh faces two charges of Gardens, Bishop Auckland, assault, in Bishop Auckland, will appear at Darlington on 23rd September. A lucky Bishop Auckland is promoting the scheme reduce the amount sent to Court on 27th March after Legal Aid has been applied resident has a double in County Durham, which landfill. magistrates at Newton for and refused but the reason to celebrate after is specifically aimed at “This campaign, which Aycliffe had excused his defence is in contact with becoming the first winner encouraging people to is specifically aimed at attendance at a recent the Benefits Agency in in a scheme aimed at recycle glass jars and reminding people to hearing. The 18 year-old order to progress matters. encouraging people to aerosols. recycle their glass jars recycle. Between now and July a and aerosols, offers an Not only has Bernard further seven residents excellent incentive for Harrison, of Lambton who are signed up to people do their bit.” Women’s World Day Drive, done his bit towards the scheme will receive People can still sign up to reducing the amount of rewards for their recycling take part in the campaign of Prayer waste sent to landfill, efforts. As well as tablet by visiting www.recycle- he’s also won a new computers the rewards more.co.uk/nerewards or tablet computer through also include games by calling 0844 844 4546. Bishop Auckland Methodist speaker Deacon Jane the North East Recycling consoles, an MP3 player Those who sign up will be Church on Cockton Hill Middleton will address the Rewards Scheme. or a donation to a local sent stickers to put on their Road will be celebrating congregation. The scheme, which is community group. glass jars and aerosols Woman's World Day of Everyone is more than entirely funded by central Vicki Burrell, waste before they are put in Prayer on Friday 2nd March welcome to attend and government and private strategy team leader at their normal kerbside with a special service enjoy a light lunch after company Valpak Ltd, was Durham County Council, recycling collection. from 10.30am, when guest the service. launched in December and said, “We want to Each month between is being run in five local encourage County Durham now and July a stickered authority areas in the residents to recycle as item will be selected and North East. much of their waste as the winning resident will Durham County Council possible so that we can receive a reward. 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Thorpe Thewles Pop Choir, demand for female holds boxing events at the and girls on an equal and Breathe Easy Durham in aid of The British Heart members, Bishop Auckland club in the Woodhouse inclusive basis.” Dales Group was launched Foundation. Boxing Club has received area of the town. Cllr June Lee said, “I would in August 2011 and meets The event will take place a £10,000 boost from The new equipment will like to thank all of those every first Thursday in the on Tuesday 27th March from the Bishop Auckland and enable the group to further who have been involved month, between 2pm and 7.30pm at the Methodist Shildon Area Action Part- develop the skills of the in the project, especially 3.30pm in Bishop Auckland Church. Admission is £5 nership. boxers and offer them the boxing club staff and Methodist Church (opposite for adults and £3 for con- Councillors June Lee and better opportunities to their family and friends the General Hospital.) cessions and children. John Lethbridge have take part in competitions and Bishop Auckland and The group invite speakers Light refreshments will donated £10,000 to the at the highest level. Shildon AAP team for their regularly to give talks on be available. For further project from their neigh- Bishop Auckland Town hard work, dedication various subjects. They details call 01388 773652, bourhood budgets. Council has also given £500 and commitment to the are currently seeking to or to find out more about The money will be used to towards the project. project. increase membership. Breathe Easy and their pay for the installation of a Peter Moody, who runs the “The club is a credit to Admission is free and monthly sessions, contact female toilet, shower and club said, “We are thrilled all those involved ranging everyone is welcome Lisa Wells on 0191 263 0276 changing rooms. to have received this from children and young including friends and or email [email protected]. The grant will also enable funding. It will make an people to adults, some of the club to buy essential enormous difference to the whom are champions from Paintings on display equipment for the future of our club.” the various national com- increase in numbers and Cllr John Lethbridge said, petitions the club attends. help to replace some old “This project has a de- “I am very pleased to Woodhouse Close library is Morris has been painting equipment. monstrable impact on the have been involved in this currently displaying works as a hobby for the last ten The club, on Murphy young people it engages project.” of art by local man Morris years and says on average Crescent, is open six days with. Bishop Auckland and Raine from Shawbrow it take around a week to a week and offers a wide “The club provides op- Shildon AAP is one of 14 View, Bishop Auckland. complete a work because range of training and fitness portunities to build set up by Durham County There are five paintings he only paints as a pastime. activities for members team building skills and Council in 2009. and one pencil drawing “I start one then I go back on display, all in frames. to it periodically,” said There are various paintings Morris. The paintings are Helen Goodman constituency of birds, animals and even on display until Saturday evening snow. They are 3rd March, and if anyone surgeries very reasonably priced, wishes to purchase one four at £20 each, one at simply contact the library £22 and one at £30. staff. Helen Goodman is holding Constituency Office and on Helen’s website at a number of upcoming at 1pm on the third Friday www.helengoodman.co.uk Constituency Surgeries. of every month in venues or by telephoning the con- The MP for Bishop across the constituency. stituency office on 01388 Auckland is now holding The next surgery will be 603075. two surgeries every held on Friday 6th April at Constituents do not month. the Constituency Office, 1 require an appointment to From April, they will be Cockton Hill Road, Bishop attend the surgeries. The Bishop Press held at 5pm on the first Auckland, from 5pm. Friday of the month in the Information can be found Services MILNER’S CLEANING J. 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The Rotary Club of Bishop and fellowship was enjoyed On Wednesday 22nd starring Brad Pitt and Sean a storyteller, weaver of Auckland held a curry night by all. The winning team February from 8pm singer Penn will be screened on emotions and a tugger on Monday 6th February was captained by John Flossie Malavialle will Thursday 23rd February of heartstrings. Her sons at The Spice Lounge in Moore of Putney, London. be performing songs of from 7.30pm. The movie transport you to a world Bondgate, Bishop Auckland. A spokesperson for the Edith Piaf and Jacques follows the life of Jack as where words paint pictures The evening consisted of an club commente, “A special Brel at the Town Hall, he begins to question the and melodies touch the excellent 3 course meal, a thanks to Issy and his staff with accompaniment from meaning of life. Tickets are soul.” quiz and a raffle. at The Spice Lounge for Paul Donnelly and Chris £3 each (Certificate 12A). Tickets are £8 or £6 for Thanks to the generosity their hard work, their Parkinson. Tickets, which Country star Kim Richey concessions. of the restaurant and the generosity in the cost of includes a light French is appearing on Saturday All the above events guests, over £900 was the meals and their very supper are £10 or £8 for 10th March at 8pm. are bookable at Bishop raised for local charities. generous raffle prize. concessions. A spokesperson at the Auckland Town hall on Ninety people attended the “We are already looking The film Tree of Life Town Hall said, “Kim is 01388 602610. event and an evening of fun forward to the next one!” Changes for carers Letters in County Durham Have your say... D e a r Ed i t o r, The five district carers Thursday 23rd February. I am looking for information on Max Stephenson of Bishop Auckland. centres in Durham Dales, The session is open to Max was the pilot of my uncle’s crew. The crew was devastated by Derwentside, Durham & anybody interested in Max’s death on a live raid over Germany. Chester Le Street, Easington carers services to go along and Sedgefield are to merge and find out about the Max was flying with a more experienced crew that night and was a into one centre. This will proposals and to have their stand in for their Flight Engineer. He was the son of Joseph and Isobel have a major impact on the say about the new service. Stephenson of Bishop Auckland. lives of people looking after Refreshments will be members of their family provided. If you know of any relatives of Max please contact me. with illness or disability. If you would like to book The crew went on to fly in 57 Squadron and finally 617 Squadron. A consultation event will a place at the session, They were all killed on May 17th 1943 while taking part in the be held at The Four Clocks contact Durham Dales Dambusters Raid. I have contacted the families of most of the crew, Centre on Newgate Street, Action for Carers on 01388 and would like to share my information with the Stephenson Family. between 1pm and 3pm on 451400. I have a lot of stories about Max, and photos as well. Mayor’s quiz night Please help me if you can. No information is too small. Please contact: Paul Morley The Mayor of Bishop pasta & salad or Chinese 221 Southwood Drive Auckland John Lethbridge curry & rice will be served. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada is holding a Mayor's Quiz Tickets are £8.50 per head L8T 4E9 Night on Thursday 3rd May and are available from the Telephone: 905-385-6414 at the Park Head Hotel & Town Clerk at The Four E-mail: [email protected] Restaurant. The event will Clocks Centre on Newgate take place between 7.15pm Street. Alternatively, call and 10pm and will feature 01388 609852 or email Max Stephenson from Bishop Auckland acoustic rock and blues [email protected]. 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There was only one match well-taken goals. The second half belonged this week for St Mary’s Redcar came back into to St. Mary’s, with goals football club, which was it with two free headers from Thomas Wilkinson, played away at Redcar by going over the bar and Gareth McMahon, Liam the Under 13 Kings. then scoring a penalty, Robson and man-of-the- St. Mary’s scored first, giving James Hauxwell, St. match Harry Coulthard. with Sam Parnaby taking Mary’s keeper, no chance. They won 8-1 to go back his first goal well. He However, Kieran Kirkby top of the league after The Bishop Press then went on to score scored for the Bishop side winning the last ten league his hat-trick with three to make it 4-1 at half-time. games. P.J.R. PLASTERING CMF All aspects of Plastering Coulthards Motor Factors Re-skims & Rendering, Damp proofing Bishop Auckland Tyres ‘n’ Tests Ltd Our caring staff are here to listen and Class 4, 5 & 7 MOT Test available While-u-Wait Clean Service advise you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All Makes of Tyres for Vans & Cars Supplied Quality Workmanship 9 Chester St, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LP - Funeral Pre-payment Plans Very Reasonable Rates No Job too Small 01388 604485 - Memorial masonry Coulthards Motor Factors - Floral Tributes Phone for a For All Your Car & Commercial Spares FREE quote 23 Peel Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7LF BishopShildon Auckland Elm Cottage, Fylands Church House, Street Tindale Crescent 01388 775275 01388 661482 0138801388 603 77 4525 853 0781 357 1929 [email protected] www.cmf-ltd.com Page 8 Saturday 18th February 2012 Issue 76 The Bishop Press

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