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Published at: Friday 1st July 2016 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 773 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] St John’s Summer Fayre raises Big BRASS Tour thousands for church funds returns to Shildon

Durham’s annual Big BRASS Wharton Park, Durham City Tour will get underway on Saturday 16th July. at Shildon’s Locomo- The festival favourites tion Museum this year on will be joined by the all- Monday 11th July. stars of BRASS’s 10 years: It will be one of two Funky Style Brass, Always concerts taking place in Marching Band, Beat and Shildon with the second Blow and Les Trains-Savates at Hackworth Park on to create some great nights Thursday 14th July - the out in local venues. venue for a hugely success- New York Brass Band will ful and entertaining event headline the Locomotion last year. event, which runs from Oompah Brass will be going 6pm-9pm on the Monday head to head with New while Oompah Brass will York Brass Band on a tour head the acts in Hackworth of ten towns across the Park on the Thursday, also county before the bands from 6pm-9pm. come together in a grand Both events are free to 10th anniversary finale at attend. Table top sale at St John’s Summer Fayre was well attended with many of the favourite stalls doing a Coundon Grange roaring trade as a huge sum was raised for church funds. This year’s Saint John’s playing a local march on building was soon filled The Valley Chapel in raising table for Kays Hill Summer Fayre 2016 opened Saturday 25th June. with the sound of chatting Coundon Grange is holding Animal Sanctuary. to the cheerful sounds of Opened by Mayor and and laughter. a table top sale on Friday Tables cost £6. For more children filling the air and County Councillor, Trish The famous toy stall saw 15th July from 3-5pm. information, telephone Lanchester Brass Band Pemberton, the church a queue of children form, The sale includes a fund Jennie on 01388 775621. whilst Busy Bees were rushed off their feet selling everything from pan scrub- bers to china. All Saint’s Scouts book- stall, a fayre favourite for some twenty years, did a 09/07/2016 Holy Island and Berwick £13.00 £12.00 buying, selling, renting, letting think Hinc! roaring trade in everything 09/07/2016 Flamingoland £12.50 £11.50 from romantic fiction to 09/07/2016 Eden Camp £12.50 £11.50 10/07/2016 Mystery Tour £11.00 £10.00 LANDLORDS URGENTLY ‘how to’ books whilst the 16/07/2016 Blackpool £13.50 £12.50 REQUIRED! Shildon Bellringers raised 16/07/2016 Whitby £11.50 £10.50 an amazing £180 for the Our rental negotiations have over 20 years 16/07/2016 Scarborough £13.50 £12.50 experience in the rental market and are here to bell renovation fund. 17/07/2016 South Shields £9.00 £8.00 offer advice, assist and support in all aspects For the first time ever, a 17/07/2016 Redcar and Saltburn £9.50 £8.50 of renting out your property. barbecue was installed 23/07/2016 Blackpool £13.50 £12.50 in the quiet garden with 23/07/2016 Whitby £11.50 £12.50 23/07/2016 Scarborough £13.50 £12.50 WE OFFER... burgers cooked by Andrew 23/07/2016 Alton Towers Admin not inc £18.00 £16.50 - Full property management Farlow being gobbled up. 23/07/2016 Sunderland Air Show £11.00 £10.00 - Debt collection services Linda Readman ran a - Lock changes & Boarding up 24/07/2016 Sunderland Air Show £11.00 £10.00 - Maintenance package’s offered flower arranging demon- 24/07/2016 Mystery Tour £11.00 £10.00 - Low commission fees stration throughout the 25/07/2016 Light Water Valley - No upfront fee morning and two beautiful Admin Not inc £10.00 £9.00 arrangements were given 25/07/2016 Skipton Pennine 3 Hour Boat Cruise £30.00 £29.00 Enlist us at your agent today & turn your empty property as raffle prizes. into £££’s! Call our Shildon branch on: 30/07/2016 Whitby £11.50 £10.50 Upstairs in the Suzanne 01388 775566 Cuthbertson Hall, Barbara Darlington Branch Shildon Branch Hall ran the ever popular Book online at 4 Clarks yard, Darlington, 73 Church Street, Shildon DL3, 7QH DL4 1DT refreshments stall while Tel: 01325 364045 Tel: 01388 775566 www.garnettscoaches.com [email protected] [email protected] the home baking down-

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All about local people... In Memoriam Birthdays Public consultation on County Margaret Hole Reid Huntington Durham Plan underway We would just like to say 2nd July Hip Hip Hooray how sadly missed my mam A major consultation on option of their own. is by her son, David and his Our big bro is 18 today wife, Marilyn, grandson the County Durham Plan The options are part of a Love Freya, got underway on Friday range of questions that Liam and his wife, Tammie Aiden & Finn and great grandson xxx 24th June and there are a make up the six-week con- Frankie Hole. series of events people can sultation. attend to find out more People are being asked to and share their views. not only answer as many Rest in peace Mam There are several consulta- questions as they feel Love you tion events planned includ- relevant but suggest any xxx Jan Foster Taylor ing at Shildon Civic Hall on other issues or opportuni- 1st July Tuesday 12th July. ties that they want the Happy 50th birthday to our special friend Other nearby events take council to consider. Love Kim, Jen, place on Monday, 18th July As well as being able to Jackie, Ali, at Bishop Auckland Town respond online at www. Norman Robinson Cathy, Tracey, Hall and Monday 25th July durham.gov.uk/CDP people 17/6/2001 Maureen, at Newton Aycliffe Youth Cllr Neil Foster is Cabinet are also being invited to 15 years Sue & Elaine and Community Centre. member for economic the sessions around the Thinking of you at All sessions take place county where they can find regeneration and culture. this time with loving between 4pm and 7:30pm. out more, talk to officers memories. Jan Foster Taylor Thank you for being the 1st July Known as the Issues and future housing develop- and ask any questions, and Granda you were Happy 50th birthday Options stage of the ment. have their views heard. to my bestest friend process, Durham County These include one with a Additional sessions to Lots of love, Council (DCC) is seeking focus on the larger towns those listed can be found Darren, Jackie, views on the amount of and particularly Durham on the Durham County Grandsons Richard, Tony & Adam & Matty new development needed City as the county’s biggest Council website. Alan & Son-in-law, George in terms of both popula- xxx for housing, potential job Cllr Neil Foster, Cabinet creation and future retail tion and economy; one member for economic Acknowledgements spaces up to the year 2033. with a balance of housing regeneration and culture, Birthdays The plan will also cover closely matching existing said: “The County Durham Margaret Jones what infrastructure is demand and that is near Plan will set the future of needed to support these, to established employment our county so we’re urging Reid Huntington I would like to give a great big thank you to such as transport, schools locations; one where the everyone to get involved so 2nd July my wonderful daughters and green spaces. focus is widened out to we can move forward with Tracey and Karen for a As well as asking how the villages surrounding a plan that helps everyone fabulous surprise 70th much and what type of Durham City and a further across the county. birthday party. development is needed to option with the develop- “With the plan guiding de- It definitely was a surprise Thank you to all who came help local communities, ment more widely spread velopment of the county to and for all my cards the council is also seeking across the county. 2033, it’s vital that people and gifts views on how the devel- With each of the options let us know what they opment can be best used there are different posi- think of the options we’ve to grow the economy of tives and negatives that identified, or if there’s Services the county and promote people responding to the anything else that they Robert’s Property tourism. consultation are asked to would like us to consider Maintenance To guide the consultation, balance when making their to make sure it meets the All home and garden work the council has suggested decision. People are also needs of their communi- Congratulations on your undertaken. Call for a free quote. four possible options for free to suggest a different ties.” 18th birthday 07494 942 557 Love from, Grandma MOVING A THING? Brenda & From £14. Call Phil. Man dies in motorbike accident Grandad Brian Phone 01325 321084 or 07790 509925 A popular pub landlord from Spennymoor has been Petition: Save Our Arches tragically killed in a motor- Durham County Council (DCC) bike accident near Shildon. is proposing to remove the The crash happened at Shildon Millennium Arches around 9.50pm on Wednes- rather than repair and maintain day 22nd June at Brusselton them. This situation has come Lane, Shildon between about as a result of DCC’s lack of meaningful consultation the A68 Royal Oak and the and misjudgement of local and A6072 Shildon bypass. visitor admiration of the arches 49-year-old Warren ‘Woz’ The accident happened at around 9.50pm on Wednesday and their contribution to the character of the town Myers, who managed The centre. We call on DCC to reconsider and ultimately to Penny Gill was riding with a 22nd June at Brusselton Lane. retain and maintain our arches. group of other motorcyclists is also from Spennymoor, was injured. Name: ...... travelling from Barnard was taken to Darlington Anyone who witnessed the Address: ...... Castle to Spennymoor when Memorial Hospital with collision or saw the motor- ...... the accident happened. facial injuries. bike in the time leading Signed: ...... His pillion passenger, a No other vehicles were up to the collision can call Hand in at Old Shildon Club, Elm Road Club, The Railway Institute or the Shildon Crier. Town 57-year-old woman who involved and no one else police on 101. Page 2 Friday 1st July 2016 Issue 773 Shildon & District Town Crier A week in the life of the Mayor of Shildon

several times to continue studied the ‘First Five with the planning for 23rd Miles’ of the Stockton and July, when Flying Scotsman Darlington Railway and is visiting Shildon, and recently published a book working on the tombola for on the subject and is ex- the St John’s Church Fete hibiting his work in Bishop on Saturday – it’s amazing Auckland. I will also have how much you gather represented Shildon at the together over a six months Hartlepool Charity Dinner period when you really try. on Wednesday evening. I am busy learning just how As you read, I will be much time and planning representing Shildon at goes into organising each the Armed Forces Day in and every event that goes Stockton on Thursday. on in Shildon. I am also delighted to tell On Saturday June 25th you that, as a result of I had the great pleasure attending Shildon’s own of opening the St John’s Armed Forces Day, I will Church annual summer be taking part as mayor in fete and did my first fund- a wonderful event to com- raiser – the tombola raised memorate the start of the about £140, which I was Battle of the Somme in really pleased with. It was 2016 next Saturday. a really great morning – the I will be travelling by mo- result of a lot of hard work torbike from Stockton to put in by marvellous volun- Durham, and then attend- teers. ing a ceremony in Durham Shildon Mayor, Cllr Trish Pemberton with John Smith of the Royal British Legion, Sadly, I was unable to Cathedral. By the way, I am Shildon Branch and Chelsea Pensioners, Skippy and Wayne. attend the Durham Mayor’s just a little bit terrified as I Civic Service on Sunday have only ever been on the We often hear the question vigorated local branch of On Sunday June 19th I June 26th as I was too back of a motor bike once – asked, “Just what is it the British Legion and was attended the memorial unwell. and that was when I was 21! that the Mayor of Shildon introduced to all the stall service for Don Robson at I don’t think anyone would I hope that information does?” Or perhaps more holders who took part. A Durham County Cricket have appreciated it if I about this event will be in importantly, “I didn’t even highlight was meeting Club at Chester-le-Street. had gone – the coughing next week’s Town Crier. know we had a mayor.” our VIP visitors, from the I came away inspired by and sneezing would have Please attend the service So, last week we asked the Chelsea Hospital in London, the life of a man who drowned out the wonder- on the Saturday morning M ayor, Cllr Trish Pember- Skippy and Wayne. truly made a difference to ful singing and organ music if you can and remember ton, to keep a diary of her I would like to thank County Durham. Later that that takes place there the Shildon lads who died activities, which is repro- everyone who made this day I attended the Peterlee every day. in this terrible, terrible duced below: event possible through all Civic Service at St Cuth- The Week Ahead: battle – one of whom was their hard work, including bert’s Church in the town. By the time you read this I written about in a newspa- Serving as mayor of Shildon our very own Town Council Monday to Friday: will have met (on Monday) per column by Chris Lloyd’s is a great honour and I am who made sure Timothy On Monday 20th June with a lovely historian who last Saturday. delighted to be asked to Hackworth Park looked at I attended a planning I hope will contribute to You could also visit the First share with the community its best and helped with meeting held by the local the exhibitions in St John’s World War exhibition in the an idea of what is involved. making sure the event ran committee of the NSPCC Church on 23rd July for Palace Green Library at the This is the first of an oc- smoothly on the day. in Bishop Auckland. Both Flying Scotsman. He has same time. casional series of articles On the way there, I visited my charities this year are to let you know what I have our cemetery to check on children’s charities, one of been doing to represent the work that has been which is the NSPCC. We Shildon both at home and in done there to rectify some are going to put a dance/ BLINDS FACTORY SHOP the wider County Durham problems that have been ball on at the Civic on 18th MEASURE & FITTING area. I will only be focusing brought to the attention February to raise funds FREE buy direct from the on those things that are of the Town Council. This and I hope many of you factory and save strictly the mayor’s respon- was my second visit and will want to attend. We FREE £££’s siblility. I am delighted to report are at the early stages of My Weekend: that it is looking pretty the planning process. We HOME SELECTION SERVICE On Saturday June 18th smart at present. Thanks thought this date would Phone the North East’s original master blind maker I attended the Armed go to our Town Clerk who be good as it is as close to Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 Forces Day in Shildon and visited the cemetery every Valentine’s Day as possible. Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU opened the event. I was day to monitor progress and There were no formal Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds honoured to present the our works manager and his civic events to attend but www.siestablinds.com new standard to the rein- team. I visited the Town Hall Door SHILDON Gibson's Funeral Repair LOCKSMITH Services Specialist 24 HOUR Established over 140 years. CALL OUT Association Street, Shildon. We offer gain entry, Lock changes and Our office hours are door & window repair Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 10am - 2pm. Closed Wed. Covers all local areas Or by appointment on Tel: 01388 741114 01388 772244 www.shildonlocksmiths.co.uk 24 hour on call service. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 773 Friday 1st July 2016 Page 3 Book available from Students achieve milestone in Town Crier locomotion restoration

on sale at the Town Crier as well as Sweet Greetings and all Shildon newsagents for just £10. The book, a collection of news clippings from the town’s Victorian and Ed- wardian eras, will prove in- teresting to anyone with an interest in local history and will help readers discover what life was really like in those bygone days, promis- ing to reconnect readers with the past. The book will help readers find out who were the Echoes of Shildon’s Past, saints, who were the subtitled The First Railway sinners and just what was Town, is the debut book life like during those wild by Mia Thomas, and is now frontier days.

St John’s (L-R in front of Conway’s new smoke box): Richard Pearson, Workshop and Rail Opera- tions Manager at Locomotion; Dennis McCabe, Engineering Tutor at Darlington College; Summer Fayre Malcolm Johnson, Chairman of the Middleton Railway Trust; Shaun Nicholson; and Harry Irvine, NVQ level 2 and 3 Engineering student at Darlington College. From page 1 “These fayres are not Darlington College Level 2 Dennis McCabe, Engineer- to the museum. only about money,” he & 3 Engineering students ing Tutor from Darlington Malcolm Johnson, stairs sold out in minutes. commented, “but about have reached a project College, said: “We are Chairman of the Middleton Overall £2,515 was raised community, about coming milestone on the cosmetic delighted that our Level 2 Railway Trust, said: “It’s for church funds and Rev’d together to have fun restoration of Steam Loco- and 3 Engineering students been a challenge to make David was the first to say as families, and I think motive No. 44 ‘Conway’ at have been able to get these replacement spec- thank you to the people of everyone has indeed had Locomotion: The National involved in such a valuable tacle plates, and we’re Shildon for coming along great fun. Thank you Railway Museum at restoration. thrilled with the result. and supporting the event. Shildon!” Shildon. “It’s great to see the “It’s another step closer ‘Conway’ was built by students achieving the ob- to bringing the locomo- Spiritualist Church the Kitson & Company of jectives for the project.” tive back to the condition Leeds in 1933 for Stewarts The cosmetic restoration it was in when it was first and Lloyds. project aims to restore built.” services and specials The locomotive spent its ‘Conway’ to as-built condi- Visitors to Locomotion can working life at Corby iron tion. watch the cosmetic resto- Sunday services at the Spir- The church’s ‘Wednesday ore quarry, and is now As part of this, some alter- ration progress from the itualist Church will begin Specials’ take place at 7pm owned by the Middleton ation work will take place viewing platform along- on Saturday 3rd July with with a cost of £2 which can Railway Trust. on the rear cab windows, side the Conservation Sheila Boughey. be paid on the door. ‘Conway’, which is with spectacle plates Workshop in the museum’s This will be followed by On the first Wednesday currently undergoing being installed. main Collection Building. another service on Sunday of July, president Olga cosmetic restoration by The Middleton Railway Locomotion is open daily 10th July with Ann Phoenix Johnson will lead medium- volunteers in the Conser- Trust has had replacement from 10am to 5pm, and and a service on Sunday ship-experimenting with vation Workshop at Loco- spectacle plates cast and parking and admission are 17th July where the congre- colours. motion, recently received machined for the locomo- free of charge. gation will be joined by Mr On Wednesday 13th July, a new smoke box, courtesy tive, and representatives For more information, and Mrs Jones. Alan Skeritt will join the of the Darlington College delivered these to Loco- contact the museum team John Marr will attend the church and on Wednesday students who have been motion during their visit on 01388 777999. service on Sunday 24th July 20th July, Susan Robinson working on the device and Linda Bland will help Smalley will be present. during the 2015-2016 to round off the church’s On the last Wednesday of academic year. Lotto jackpot rises last Sunday service of the July (27th), there will be an On Tuesday 21st June, rep- month on 31st July. All open circle and all visitors resentatives from Darling- The six numbers drawn the consolation prize of services take place at 6pm. are welcome. ton College and the Mid- during the Shildon AFC £25 went to D. Matthews. A spokesperson said: “We As always, tea and coffee dleton Railway Trust met Supporters’ Club lottery Players are now required to give everyone a warm are available afterwards. at Locomotion where the night were: 2, 3, 4, 7, 15 draw 6 numbers from the welcome with tea and The spokesperson added: smoke box was officially and 17. remaining 17. The jackpot coffee afterwards.” “We hope you can join us.” handed over. There were no winners but rises to £550.

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On Sunday 19th June three Hole were also present at families from Shildon cele- the ceremony as Noaah’s brated the Christenings of godparents. their children at St John’s The family held their re- Church. ception at The Grey Horse. Late in the morning, at Last but not least, at 12 11.15am, Alfie Stabler- noon, Ellis Thomas Newton Mortimer of Byerley Road was christened. was baptised in view of Ellis’ parents, Andrew and parents, Lee Mortimer Alyson Newton, who live and Kathryn Stabler and at Dale Road, were in at- godparents, David Smith, tendance as were his god- Vicky Goulay, Michael Dunn parents, Lisa Bradley, Leon and Pauline Neasham. Walsh, Leanne Atkinson The family continued cele- and Jonathan Robinson. brations at Elm Road Club. Celebrations after the Also, at 11.15am, Noaah service were continued at Jay Murray was Christened Shildon Civic Hall. while proud parents, Families looking to book a Michael and Kirsty Murray baptism or a wedding at the looked on. landmark church, which Kimberly Scaife, Andrew has stood in Shildon since March, Anne Scaife, 1834, can visit the church Matthew Murray, Lauren office every Wednesday Miller, Alan Ridley and Liam from 6pm-6.30pm.

From top to bottom: Aflie Stabler-Mortimer and family, Noaah Jay Murray and family and Ellis Newton and family. Driver disqualified

Patrick Hastie, aged 26, of initially refused, as he had Thomas Street in Shildon consumed a bottle of wine, was given a 17-month and suggested she take a driving ban at Newton taxi. Aycliffe Magistrate’s Court However, the female con- after pleading guilty to a tinued to ask Hastie to drive charge of driving whilst her home until he agreed. over the legal limit of Shortly before 3am, Hastie alcohol. failed to negotiate the The court heard that on the roundabout at Tindale night of 29 th M ay, H a stie and Crescent in his Hyundai his partner were enjoying a Accent, causing the vehicle quiet drink at home when to roll to a halt in Dilks they were joined by his Street, Tindale Crescent. partner’s female friend. As well as the driving ban, Hastie was asked by the Magistrates ordered the female friend if he could defendant to pay fines and give her a lift home. Hastie costs of £552.

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(L-r) Katie Mason and Paul Thomas from Arch’s Durham Workspace (one of the companies to benefit from the scheme), Cllr Neil Foster and Victoria Lloyd-Gent (Sustainable Travel Officer with Durham County Council. Members of St John’s Youthy ignored the wet weather as they set about tidying up parts A pilot project offering free Applications are welcome of the town last Sunday evening. cycle stands to businesses for up to four stands in and community groups is a range of designs from St. John’s Youthy ignored and litter pick sticks the don’t seem to care about being extended into 2018 classic to heart-shaped the rain in Shildon on group meandered through anything much.” following an overwhelming and wall mounted to racks Sunday night, 26th June to the graveyard and down With bulging bags the response. combined with planters. get out into the town and onto the old railway line group returned to the The project, funded by Cllr Neil Foster, Durham tidy things up a bit. at the back of Burnie church for well earned hot Durham County Council County Council’s Cabinet Caring for the community Gardens. dogs and hot chocolates and provided by social member for economic has long been part of what “I guess,” said one young prepared by church warden enterprise, ParkThatBike, regeneration and culture, St. John’s is about and the person, “that what we are Neil Cleasby. was previously launched in said: “We’re delighted young people relished the trying to say by doing this “You deserve this” he December 2015. with the overwhelming chance to head out and get is that we want to care laughed, as the dripping After installing 35 stands response we’ve received to stuck in. for our town even though teenagers came back into and generating a substan- the ParkThatBike scheme With high visibility vests the people who mess it up church and tucked in. tial waiting list, the scheme and would encourage busi- has been extended for a nesses and community further two years with the groups to get in touch and Artistic activities this summer aim of providing 400 more apply for their free stands. stands for premises across “Free bike racks are just Greenfield Arts is bursting Also on offer is a ‘Star of ‘Story Makers’ is also back the county. one of a number of ways at the seams with a variety the Show’ workshop which by popular demand with The scheme is hoped to we are working with busi- of free artistic summer gives children the oppor- two workshops on offer. help boost business by nesses and communities sessions in Shildon for all tunity to direct and star in Children can make their offering cyclists secure to encourage and support the family to enjoy. their own films. own mechanical animal parking as well as encour- greener and healthier One of these summer Film maker and writer, (or mech-animal) puppets aging healthier and more travel across the county sessions is a “Crazy Craft” Laura Degnan will be on using all sorts of tools and environmentally friendly and we’d love to see even session which will focus board to help youngsters household objects. travel. more premises and venues on creating “something re-create scenes from well- The puppets will then be Durham County Council taking advantage of this fabulous” with simple, known films using their own brought to life with the is encouraging even more offer and showing their everyday objects. creative direction. help of artist, Anne Curtis, County Durham based com- support for a healthier who will assist children in munities, local businesses, County Durham.” creating their own stories shops, offices, hotels, pubs Apply for a stand online at Clean and catch-up based on the puppets via a and places of worship to www.ParkThatBike.info or new app designed to make apply for their free stands. by calling 01594 564 344. Volunteers are invited The session is not just story-building easier for to help with cleaning at about cleaning, however, youngsters. Shildon Methodist Church. and offers volunteers a Activities are suitable for No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE A cleaning session will take chance to enjoy fellow- all ages and children under place between 9.30am and ship, catch up with news eight must be accompanied REPAIR CENTRE 12 noon on Saturday 9th and meet and chat with by an adult. For full details Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, July. friends over refreshments. or to book a place call J. DUNN 01325 379048. A brochure Cooking, Dishwashing & Vacuums Flats To Let with more information will HEATING & PLUMBING also be available soon. Highly qualified Engineers to One bedroom flats in Gas Safe Registered Cheapside / Redworth Road, your door FREE OF CHARGE For All Boiler Shildon & Cockton Hill area, Alan Pearson Installations Bishop Auckland. 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Stonehenge is Britain’s as well as one of the world’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Photo: Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, License CC-BY-SA 3.0 In the second of our series does it mean and what’s are natural sites, 23 are ing the site you are trying World Heritage Committee of articles on the possible involved? cultural sites and one - St to get World Heritage Site makes a decision. bid by Friends of Stockton The idea for World Heritage Kilda in the Outer Hebrides status for through a proper The answer may be ‘yes’ and Darlington Railway for Site status originally came of Scotland - has the rare management system. but it may also be ‘no’ and UNESCO World Heritage out of a growing fear that distinction of holding dual In the UK the Department the disappointment when status for the historic in many parts of the world, natural and cultural World for Culture, Media and Sport this happens cannot be un- railway line, Trish Pember- and for many different Heritage status. acts for our government in derestimated. ton explains what World reasons, our natural and The most famous site in relation to World Heritage The final thing to say today Heritage status entails cultural heritage was at Britain is probably Stone- status and it decides which is that there is a lot of work and how it could benefit risk of being neglected, henge, another is Derwent sites go on to what is called involved in making some- Shildon. damaged or destroyed. Valley Mills, the birthplace the ‘Tentative List’. thing like this happen. So UNESCO (the United of modern factories in the These are the sites the gov- It also takes a lot of money. Last summer – June 17th to Nations Educational, Scien- 18th century, built to ac- ernment may put forward It involves persuading be exact - the Friends of tific and Cultural Organisa- commodate the new tech- to UNESCO for designation. local councils that this is the Stockton and Darlington tion tried to come up with nology for spinning cotton The country is allowed to something worth doing as Railway hosted a national ways of preserving and developed by Richard Ark- put forward only one site at without their commitment conference at Locomotion, protecting them. One of wright. a time for designation. it cannot happen. NRM Shildon. these was the idea of World So, how do you become a The Tentative List is So I would urge people not The conference was sup- Heritage Site status. World Heritage Site? reviewed from time to time to get carried away with ported by Mott MacDonald The idea of this is that First of all, let me say, it and is next due for revision the idea that this is defi- Engineering, PPT Alchemy these sites are highlighted isn’t easy! And nor should around 2019 and this nitely going to happen. (my husband’s company), as being of exceptional im- it be. This status is for sites would be the earliest date If it does happen, it will be the Heritage Lottery Fund portance to the world. of international, world sig- possible to get the Stockton as a result of a lot of hard and three local councils: The site remains under nificance only, otherwise it and Darlington Railway work by many volunteers Durham, Darlington and the control of the country would be meaningless. onto the list. The next date who will have worked hard Stockton. in which it is located, but You have to meet at after that is probably 2021. to make it happen. And It was opened by Phil the World Heritage Com- least one of six criteria After getting onto the that is if this is finally con- Wilson MP and a recorded mittee keeps an eye on it, for cultural sites, which Tentative List, it would be sidered to be the right way message was shown from monitors its condition and include: “a masterpiece a case of persuading the forward for the Stockton Helen Goodman MP. identifies if its exceptional of human creative genius” government to put the and Darlington Railway: the It was followed up by an interest is in danger in any and “unique or at least Stockton and Darlington railway that changed the adjournment debate in par- way. exceptional testimony to Railway forward as the UK’s world. liament. Sites that are in danger a cultural tradition that is nomination in one of the Speakers included Paul can be added to the List living or which has disap- years leading up to 2025 - Next week: Is World Kirkman, Director of of World Heritage Sites in peared.” the 200th anniversary of Heritage Site status worth the NRM; Richard Evans, Danger, and this can act as You have to be able to the opening of the line. pursuing? What would we Director of Beamish a catalyst for action to take show there is sufficient left UNESCO rigorously assesses gain? Is there a better way Museum; Anthony Coulls, place if it is damaged, for of what you are trying to the nominations and it takes forward for the Stockton Senior Curator of the NRM example, through natural protect and what is left about 18 months before the and Darlington Railway? and Richard Morris of the disaster or armed conflict must be ‘authentic’. In the Heritage Lottery Fund. or even through inappropri- case of the Stockton and Need to check council [email protected] Two early railway experts, ate planning. Darlington Railway, it dates decisions, boundaries and www.durhamrecordoffice.org.uk rights of way, or obtain copies Andy Guy and Dr Michael What you do not get through from the the very begin- of baptisms or marriage in Bailey also contributed. World Heritage Status is nings of the railway back in church certificates? We were also fortunate any money to promote or 1825. Want to trace your family to have a talk given by Mr protect your site: that has You have to prove that your history or find out what life was Henry Owen-John, Head to be found at home. site has ‘outstanding uni- like in your home town? of International Advice, There are currently 28 versal value’ and you also Then contact Durham County England. World Heritage status have to demonstrate how Council’s Archives Service on: His talk was entitled: World sites in the UK and its you are going to go about Heritage Site status – what overseas territories. Four protecting and preserv- 03000 267 619 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 773 Friday 1st July 2016 Page 7 n Crier Shildon w ict o Sport & Dis t r T

Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon AFC under 15s enjoy Railwaymen toppled presentation night as cup final looms

Shildon Railway Cricket The 2nd team, who had Club’s senior sides con- to concede league fixtures tinued to suffer from the away to Saltburn, at home impact of the European to Norton, as well as the Football Championships, F15 match at Wolviston, as a large party of players due to being unable to was away in France for field teams, managed to the week, leaving sides raise eight men for its visit depleted for recent games. to Blackhall on Saturday. The 1st team lost in There, Thomas Wickens the league for the third made 66 in a reasonable Saturday running and total of 134 but the home therefore lost its place at side eased to a six wicket the top of the division. win. Visitors, Darlington posted A club spokesman told 190 for 9 in the rain the Crier: “We are very affected game, sponsored disappointed that we have by Horizon Projects. been unable to field teams, This total proved beyond forcing us to concede the Railwaymen who were games but even more bundled out for 109, again, disappointed that other only skipper Greg Upton players in our squad did not (39) looked up to the chal- step up to fill in on these lenge. occasions. At Wolviston, on the “Hopefully we will be previous Saturday, the back near to full strength Shildon AFC Under 15’s with some of their trophies from the presentation evening at home side posted a re- for selection this coming Elm Road Club on Friday 24th June, including the TJFA Div 5 Championship Trophy spectable 177 for 9, weekend.” which was won in magnicent style with the team completing their league programme with bowler Richie Wells On Saturday the 1st team without tasting defeat. stepping up from the 2nd is at home to Normanby team and taking 4 for 15 Hall, in the league game for the Railwaymen. sponsored by Elm Road Nominations open for Sport & In reply, skipper Greg Workingmen’s Club. The Upton (73) and Michael 2nd team go to Preston-on- Physical Activity Awards 2016 Lumley (28) put on 75 for Tees. the first wicket and victory On Monday 4th July, the The County Durham Sport year. through an independent looked assured. Under 15s are at home to & Physical Activity Awards A spokesperson for Durham selection panel and those However, a batting collapse Bishop Auckland, while 2016 will be taking place County Council said: who are successfully short- in which nine Shildon the 2nd team will play in September and seek to “There are 13 categories listed will be invited to batsmen failed to register Thornaby at Seaton Carew recognise the talent and and we encourage nomi- attend, with a guest, to a double figures, saw the in the final of the Hornby commitment of individu- nations for any successful local celebratory awards visitors all out for 127. Cup. als, coaches, volunteer, athletes, as well as the evening, where a winner In the mid-week F15 home On Wednesday, Shildon clubs and schools for their unsung heroes that make a will be announced for each tie against Rockcliffe Park, Locos 1st team, sponsored contribution to sport and club a success. category and automatically the Railwaymen knocked by Middleton Road Garage, physical activity over the “Anyone can be nominated be entered into the next off the 124 runs required visits Bedale and the 2nd past year. from across the County so stage to compete against but again, fielding a much team, sponsored by Co- The awards seek to rec- long as they fit the criteria. all the winners across the weakened team, they were operative Funeralcare is ognise the talent and Nominations for Shildon county. heavily reliant on skipper at Newton Aycliffe, in the commitment of individu- and district should be sub- The closing date for nomi- Greg Upton, who obliged next rounds of the F15 als, coaches, volunteers, mitted to the Mid Durham nations is Sunday 31st July. with 74 not out. Competition. clubs and schools for their & Dales Lead Officer, For more information call contribution over the past Wayne Brown. Wayne Brown on 03000 260 Nominations will be judged 846 or 07766 133 491. NEIL ELECTRICAL & Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland HEATING SERVICES Newly refurbished - NEW DJs Presentation night KARAOKE THURSDAYS 4PM UNTIL LATE at Elm Road Club FRIDAYS 9PM UNTIL LATE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT EVERY SATURDAY Rewires | Fuse Boxes SUNDAY LUNCHES EAT IN OR TAKE AWAY All Boilers | Cookers Shildon Elm Road’s Sunday music from Guilty Pleasure. PINT OF STELLA £2 ALL DAY EVERY DAY team, who play in the Wear Tickets cost £5 each and Radiators Taps | Showers ENJOY OUR NEW BEER GARDEN Valley League, are holding can be purchased from the EMERGENCY CALL OUTS DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: FRIDAY 29TH JULY their presentation night club or Gary Scott on 07915 Ring Neil on: on Saturday 16th July from 119213. NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN NIGHT 01388 510005 7pm. “Hurry,” encouraged a 9PM UNTIL LATE 07913 975 189 There will be entertain- spokesperson, “tickets are FOOD SERVED ALL DAY - 3 PLASMA SCREENS www.neilelectrical.co.uk ment with a disco and live selling fast!” DRINK PROMOTIONS - SHOWING LIVE SPORTS Page 8 Friday 1st July 2016 Issue 773 Shildon & District Town Crier