Published at: Friday 30th October 2015 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 739 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] Salvation Army kitchen Motorists urged to receives councillors’ funding check cars for winter

Motorists are being urged withstand a long winter. to stay safe on the roads Michael Toas, county fleet this winter by making sure manager, said: “Vehicle their vehicles are fully health checks can help prepared. make sure your car or van Durham County Council is ready for frosty driving provides MOT testing and conditions. With winter winter vehicle health almost here and tempera- checks at its servicing tures starting to drop, now centres for members of the is the time to think about public and businesses. when your vehicle was last Health checks involve checked as being prepared looking at tyres, the could help you keep safe battery, wipers, the and on the move.” engine, heating and venti- MOTs cost from £42 and lation, washers, anti-freeze are available for cars, and starter and charger minibuses and commercial systems. vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, All works, including MOTs, while winter health checks Councillors Trish Pemberton and Henry Nicholson present Shildon Salvation Army are carried out by fully are priced from £26. with funding from the neighbourhood budget to improve their busy kitchen. qualified technicians and To book an MOT or winter customers do not have to health check locally, The money has so far The Salvation Army in Cross neighbourhood budget and have repairs done there contact the nearest council helped update the fridge Street received a generous given to the charity in aid and then, however staff service centre. and cooker to new and donation from Shildon of their kitchen and food will advise of any work For further information improved stainless steel County Councillors, Henry bank services. needed to bring the vehicle visit the council website at industrial versions and the Nicholson and Trish Pem- Major Linda Watson, up to legal standard and www.durham.gov.uk/MOT. berton on Thursday 22nd who heads the charity in Salvation Army are confi- October. Shildon, was delighted to dent that the benefactors, The cheque, for a grand receive the bountiful sum who contributed half the total of £2,449, was taken which will now go towards amount each, will now set Follow us on twitter @ShildonCrier from the elected members’ improving the kitchen. the pace for further im- provements. “I am delighted to help such a worthwhile or- ganisation,” said Cllr Trish Gibson's Funeral Pemberton minutes after Services presenting the cheque to Established over 140 years. the charity, an event coor- dinated by the Area Action Association Street, Shildon. Partnership (AAP). “Any organisation that Our office hours are focuses on helping people Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 10am - 2pm. Closed Wed. in the community who Or by appointment on suffer from isolation and infirmity is one that is 01388 772244 fantastic to support,” she 24 hour on call service. said. “May the people of Shildon use the new kitchen for many years to come,” CLEM’S added Cllr Henry Nichol- FISH RESTAURANT MOTs, SERVICING AND REPAIRS son. Shildon In related news, the Sal- 30th YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 01388 778070 vation Army is looking BRAND NEW TYRES FITTED AND BALANCED Summer Time Opening Hours: 11am - 9.30pm for donations of food and 2 FOR 1 Cod and Chips every Tuesday SPECIAL OFFER cleaning products to give £5.20 (Shildon only) to those in want of such 205/55/16, items. Two Meals for £10 in the Restaurant between MICHELIN - £60 Food is an essential but it 11:30am and 9:00pm Monday to Saturday BUDGET - £35 is often overlooked that Tel: 01388 773400 people in need of charity Why not try our licenced Bishop Auckland Branch NOT TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH for Daily Specials and Free Wi Fi, Disabled Friendly and Baby OTHER OFFERS Changing Facilities? Tel: 01388 665955 Continued on page 3 Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 739 Friday 30th October 2015 Page 1 n Crier Shildon ow Classifieds istri c t & D T All about local people...

In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays ier Christopher Hay Norma Quigley Michael Bird Cr ildon n st (Birdy) Sh t ow October 30 2006 31 October 2014 & Distr i c T 28th October In loving memory of a Happy 40th birthday much loved Son and Brother It’s lonely here without Post or hand this form into: you 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, We miss you more each All our love day Susie & Jake Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. For life is not the same to xxx us since you were called away CLASSIFIED FORM: To your resting place we OCCASION: (Please tick) visit and our thoughts with you we share Birthday Obituary But no-one knows our Acknowledgements Anniversary For Sale heartache when we turn Loved and remembered and leave you there always Birth To Let Sadly missed Steph & Barry & Congratulations Services Remembered always Family Would like to thank everyone for cards, Appreciations Other (state): Love from all the family flowers, gifts and xx messages after Steph’s Memoriam ...... LOVE, illness. It meant a great Mam, Sister, Brother deal. Also special thanks to Number of separate messages:...... XXX Birthday Memories close friends for their help and daily visits Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a separate piece of paper if necessary Love you lots, Steph X ...... Fred Horlock Nov. 1st ...... No cards to send, no Services ...... Christopher Hay presents to give, only our ...... 30-10-06 love as long as we live. Miss you dad MOVING A THING? ...... From £14. Call Phil. We know you’re looking ...... down on us every single Phone 01325 321 084 or 07596 179 859 day Chrissy Allen & family Total number of words = ...... We will always love and xxxx miss you as much as Photograph included? (£6) Yes No words can say Although you’re not Carpets Fitted & Refitted (if yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your picture returning) here with us, your By a time served fitter memory still lives on Tel: 01325 317928 Amount (x35p): ...... In person you’re not Birthdays 07985 350 188 here but in our hearts Total: ...... you’ll never be gone Name: ...... Like our Facebook Page Jean Fish Address: ...... facebook.com/ 31.10.13 ...... Love shildon Happy 65th birthday Uncle Steve, Aunty towncrier Contact number: ...... Geta & Charlie xx Have a wonderful and amazing day

CAROL’S BABY Best wishes with lots of love from Ray, Kevin BARGAINS Courses available at and Bailey xxx NOW OPEN 81 Church Street, Shildon, Ray Dickenson DL4 1DT Jubilee Fields 31.10.13 Tel: 07427 662956 Gone but not forgotten Advertise in A wide range of baby ware Jubilee Fields Community exempt the learner from from birth including: Centre has places available payment. The Crier shoes, boots on the following courses: A spokesperson said: “If Ann, Lisa, Mark, Megan hats, dresses with Level 2 Food Safety on anyone is interested in and Matthew Call Jeff on matching bows, Wednesday 11th November gaining the qualification XXX dolls’ moses baskets, 8:45am-4:30pm and Level or for further informa- 01388 775896 baby wicker cribs, 2 First Aid on Monday 16th tion contact Sally-Ann on bags and purses November 8:45am-4:30pm. 01388 775425 or pop in to 0790 999 2731 personalised pram sets The cost is £17.50 although the centre to reserve their blankets and bibs certain benefits will place.” Page 2 Friday 30th October 2015 Issue 739 Shildon & District Town Crier Children show ‘can do’ Salvation Army attitude in foodbank challenge From page 1 up to the 29th, but there is still an opportunity to make also lack basic hygiene a child’s Christmas after products. the toy service. There is also an oppor- Cleaning product and tunity to donate new, food donations are always unwrapped toys to gift to welcome. unfortunate children who A luncheon club starting at would otherwise be empty- 12.30pm on a Thursday is handed on Christmas Day. also on offer at the Salva- The toys will be amassed tion Army, with lunch pur- during the Salvation Army’s chased at an affordable £3. Christingle Toy Service, To book a place, call 01388 which is on Sunday 29th 777358 or 01388 664277. November at 6pm and The Salvation Army Food takes the form of a fun Bank is open on Monday carol service. Christmas from 2-4pm and Thursday toy donations can be made 10am-2pm. Warrant issued

Timothy James Clark, aged stealing a laptop of 29, of Primitive Street, unknown value from Shildon, failed to appear Matthew Cowling in Bishop at Newton Aycliffe Magis- Auckland on the 7th trate’s Court without any October. explanation, and a warrant A pre-hearing condition for his arrest, “not back for now bars the accused from bail,” was issued. entering the Morrisons and Clark is charged with Nisa stores in Shildon. Pre-school children from Byerley Road were among the kind-hearted kids who donated cans to Shildon Alive! foodbank for disadvantaged people in the town. Shoebox appeal Byerley Road pre-school across Shildon includ- on Sunday 25th October. has been collecting cans ing Timothy Hackworth “Some of the stories I hear for the 1,000 can chal- Primary School, which are horrendous,” said a Children In Distress are Boxes can be left at the lenge. raised 408 cans. Shildon Alive spokesperson holding a shoebox appeal charity shop on 17 Church About 80-100 children, The school donations were about disadvantaged resi- and the deadline for col- Street. The charity would which included two-year complemented by the dents in Shildon. “People lection is on the 10th like to thank everyone for olds, spent five weeks col- efforts of St John’s Youthy, broken down by circum- November. their continuing support. lecting tinned food to give who collected 700 tins at a stances beyond their to the Shildon Alive! food- bag pack in Morrisons. control, people who never banks which nourish people The appeal brought in thought it would happen to who are unable to feed more than double the them. Thank you everyone themselves due to illness amount it had originally set for caring.” Follow us on twitter @ShildonCrier or financial difficulty. out to achieve and the cans Reverend David Tomlin- So far, the children have were gathered in St John’s son commented, “Shildon collected 139 cans and Church on Friday 23rd people really have got what their efforts were matched October for the Harvest it takes when it comes to by schools and nurseries Festival, which took place being generous.” Elm road wmc CLEANER REQUIRED The Shildon Garden Advertise in General cleaning duties boxing night special during office hours Guild Shop JD & tHE WOODSMEN + THE NE’S The Crier We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, and the ability In Civic Hall Square, NO1 BOOGIE BOX VIDEO DISCO Call Jeff on to work on their own initiative. Shildon, is now selling: SULPHUR TICKETS £6 7PM-LATE 01388 775896 Please write to the address CANDLES for £5 BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT below marked for the attention TELEPHONE: 07915 119213 0790 999 2731 of: Ms K Spedding, Magneco/ EACH. Metrel UK Ltd, Hackworth Industrial Park, Shildon, Open Sunday mornings P.J.R. Co Durham, DL4 1HG PLASTERING BLINDS FACTORY SHOP All aspects of Plastering Measure & Fitting Re-skims & Rendering, FREE Damp proofing buy direct from the £££’s Clean Service FREE factory and save Quality Workmanship Very Reasonable Rates HOME SELECTION SERVICE No Job too Small Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Phone for a Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 FREE quote Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU 01388 775275 Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 0781 357 1929 www.siestablinds.com Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 739 Friday 30th October 2015 Page 3 BASH at Shildon Skate Park opening celebrated Civic Hall by the community

Shildon residents will get November. the opportunity to have “If you would like to a say on local priorities attend the meeting please when the Bishop Auckland contact a member of the and Shildon Area Action team on 03000 268 663 or Partnership Board meet on by emailing bishopshildo- Wednesday 11th November [email protected] to from 6pm-8pm at Shildon register your place. Civic Hall. “Please do not hesitate to A spokesperson said: “If you get in touch if you have have any neighbourhood any questions, would like issues that you would like any further information, or to be raised at the meeting have any special require- please contact one of the ments for attending the team by Wednesday 4th meeting.” Table top sale

Shildon Salvation Army in to be had and light lunches Cross St is holding a table will be available. Monday, 26th October, saw top sale on Saturday 31st Charities to benefit from the opening of the newly October from 11am-1pm. the sale include Marie Curie installed concrete skate There are lots of bargains and Sightsavers. park in Shildon’s Hack- worth Park. The opening was attended by Shildon Town Mayor, Cllr School reunion Matthew Burdess, along with representatives from Ex-Sunnydale School pupils Anyone interested can Sport England, Shildon are looking for people who contact the Facebook group, Town Council and Bishop left the school in 1979 for a Sunnydale generation 74-79, Auckland and Shildon Area reunion in May. or call 07468 021280. Action Partnership, the funders of the skate park. The event was organised Games night by Shildon Town Council in partnership with Durham cancelled County Council’s ParkLife, GroundWork North East and Peterlee Go Skate The Methodist Church’s night will be on Friday 13th Group, who facilitated Shildon Mayor, Cllr Matthew Burdess is joined by the games night advertised for November. demos and competitions. community and officials at the skate park opening while 30th October has unfortu- A spokesperson said, “The Over 200 young people Leon Race (inset) wows the crowds with his skills. nately been cancelled. church would like to apolo- and their families came However, the next games gise for any inconvenience.” together to enjoy a sunny remember. “Thank you to all the local afternoon of thrilling “The Park is open to ride organisations involved on riding. and all are welcome, get the day and coming along BASH at community There was lots of local your skates on and have a to support the event.” representation in the com- go.” festive fair petitions with a local young “A Go–Skate group will be Alan Pearson person stealing the show. taking place on Monday, Joiner / DIY Leon Race, eight years old 2nd November, meeting at Doors Hung - Quality Fireplace Bishop Auckland and A spokesperson for the AAP gave a masterclass in riding the Skate Park at 5.30pm. Mantels - Garden & Yard Gates - Shildon Area Action Part- said: “The forum event will techniques to the specta- “It is hoped that the young Flat Pack Furniture. nership (BASH AAP) is provide an opportunity for tors as he soared to new people involved will learn £15/hr - £14 pensioners hosting a forum event on people to vote on the pri- heights over the hip jump. new skills in how to develop Tel Alan: 776250 Saturday 28th November orities that you think the A spokesperson for the their Go-Skate group, Honest, reliable, local lad. Small jobs welcome. Happy to Help! from 10am – 2.30pm at AAP should focus on next council said: “Shildon Town teambuilding and competi- Bishop Auckland College. financial year and there Council would like to thank tion delivery, opening up BASH is holding its forum will also be updates and all those who attended, the way to have cross-area event this year alongside presentations on the work competed and supported competitions and deliver- Tyne Tees the Community Festive of the AAP, its projects and the event helping to ing their own events on the Paving Fair. its partners.” make this an afternoon to Skate Park. Contractors Patios, driveways, fencing, garden walls etc. To Let VJs Steak House & Grill J. 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Community College in 51 Church Street, Shildon. The group was created to Newton Aycliffe, which The group meets every keep the old time crafts is partnered with Sunny- Wednesday from 10am going and there will be dale Academy in Shildon, until 12 noon and costs £1 plenty of experts on hand has managed to infiltrate per week. to teach new and inter- school security systems A spokesperson said: “Tea, ested people.” and leak the personal data of other students at the school. Body is Shildon man The data breach, which includes information about A body found on Craddock who confirmed Nixon’s students’ dates of birth, Street in Spennymoor death at the scene. addresses and whether at 8pm on Tuesday 20th The event has led to the they receive school meals October has been identi- arrest of three men and has shocked parents who fied as Shildon man, John a woman on suspicion of blame the school for not Leslie Nixon. supplying drugs. 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Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 739 Friday 30th October 2015 Page 5 Roofer escapes Eldon and Coundon prison sentence communities to have their say

Jonathan William Liddell, the other vehicle suffered Residents in Eldon Lane session on Wednesday 11th see addressed that we can of Grange Avenue, minor damage. and Coundon Grange are November to update people tackle these issues head on Auckland Park, pleaded Liddell alighted from his to be asked their views on on the team’s progress, and make a real difference guilty to five charges when car but then got back into how to improve where they to identify new issues and to improving their commu- he appeared before magis- it and drove off but was live. report any concerns. Free nities.” trates at Newton Aycliffe. arrested shortly after- Durham County Council’s health checks will also be Grace Crawford, pro- The 24-year-old, who owns wards. Community Action Team on offer. gramme coordinator for a roofing business and Magistrates requested a (CAT) have partnered with Both PACT meetings will be Groundwork NE & Cumbria, works nationwide, was stand down report from Groundwork to interact held at the One Stop Shop said: “We are thrilled to disqualified from driving by the Probation Services with residents of both in Eldon Lane with the first be able to support the CAT Norwich Crown Court, in before sentencing, Liddell villages to help improve taking place on Wednesday programme in Coundon February 2014, for offences having earlier pleaded their communities by 28th October from 1.30pm and Eldon Lane. of dangerous driving guilty to charges of driving advising on health and and the second on Wednes- “We will be working in the and failing to provide a whilst disqualified, driving wellbeing issues. day 25th November from area alongside the CAT as specimen for analysis. without due care and atten- The CAT will attend two 1.30pm. well as providing ongoing He received a suspended tion, driving without insur- local Police and Com- Cllr Brian Stephens, support into 2016 to help prison sentence, which, ance, failing to stop after munities Together (PACT) Cabinet member for neigh- local people tackle some fortunately for him, had an accident and failing to meetings and are urging bourhoods and local part- of the issues to make expired in August. report an accident. residents to come along nerships, Durham County Coundon and Eldon Lane a However, despite his ban, On returning to the court, and have their say on what Council, said: “Our Com- better place for everyone.” Liddell chose to drive his Liddell was described as the team’s priorities should munity Action Teams work For more information work’s Skoda Octavia on hard working and was be during their stay. with residents to address about the CAT’s visit to the afternoon of Sunday quoted as having said that As well as concerns high- the issues they feel need Coundon Grange and Eldon 30th August. his parents, with whom he lighted by villagers, the most attention. Lane call 03000 261 016 or As he drove along Church lives, were not overly im- team will focus on housing, “It is only by local people email communityaction- Street, Shildon, his mobile pressed with his behaviour. environmental and health getting involved and telling [email protected] or phone slipped from his lap He was sentenced to eight issues. us what concerns them or visit www.durham.gov.uk/ and, taking his eyes off the weeks imprisonment, sus- There will be a drop-in what they would like to CAT. road, he tried to retrieve pended for twelve months, it. ordered to carry out 60 It was then that he ran into hours of unpaid work and Mountain bike prize for best the back of a motor cycle, to pay a total of £935 in which in turn, shunted the fines, costs and compensa- Christmas card design vehicle in front. tion. The motorcycle rider Six penalty points and suffered minor injuries further endorsements were Budding young artists courtesy of the Durham constable. and his motorbike and attached to his licence. from Shildon and district’s Agency Against Crime. “We’d be grateful if schools are being urged Claire Kerr, youth inclu- parents can help us to embrace the spirit of sion officer and handler of spread the message about Pounds for Pudsey Christmas and create a Say no to Strangers dogs this competition to the festive card for Durham Jet and Ben, said: “We primary schools across It’s Children In Need time won. Constabulary. would like schools to hold the force area, so we can again and on Friday, 6th Tickets are £3 each and are The force’s annual compe- their own competitions give as many children as November, at 7.30pm in payable on the door on the tition to design a Christ- and ask teachers to submit possible the chance to get Shildon Civic Hall, there evening. mas card is open to pupils the winning designs to the involved.” will be a charity show to A spokesperson said: at primary schools across force contest. Entries should be sent to help raise money for this “Come along, bring your the county. “We’ve been hugely im- Claire Kerr, Youth Inclusion very worthy cause. friends, enjoy an evening The winning entry will be pressed with the quality Officer (Jet and Ben), Dog There will be live music en- out and help support this chosen by Chief Constable of designs that we’ve Support Unit, The Barns, tertainment from various once a year event.” Mike Barton and will carry received in previous years Enterprise City, Spen- artists and groups along For more information call season’s greetings from so we know there are some nymoor, County Durham, with raffle prizes to be 07747 826324. him. It will be profession- extremely talented little D L16 6 J F. ally printed and sent out artists out there. The closing date is Friday, on behalf of the force. “It’s always a difficult job 21st November. Due in court The only design stipulation to pick the winner, but Previous winning designs is that it should incorpo- thankfully that respon- can be viewed at www. rate the themes of Christ- sibility falls to our chief jetandben.co.uk. Laura Mary Ann Brown, old stole sweets and maga- mas and the police. of New Row, Eldon, was zines, to the value of £5.89, Entries should be of A4 due before magistrates at from Morrisons in Bishop size and composed in pen, Newton Aycliffe to face a Auckland. No 1 LOCAL APPLIANCE pencil or crayon. charge of shop theft. The top artist will also It is alleged that, on 28th receive a mountain bike, REPAIR CENTRE September, the 23 year Door SHILDON Repair LOCKSMITH Specialists in Laundry, Refrigeration, NEED A VAN? 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Great Aycliffe Town Council Elm Road WMC in Shildon chased from Elm Road WMC (GATC) is holding a fire- is hosting a family friendly or at the door on the night works display in Great charity night in aid of of the event on Friday 13th Aycliffe on 5th November, Cancer Research. November and are £3 for which is restricted to resi- The event includes a adults and £1 for children. dents only. disco, live entertainment, “Everyone is welcome,” en- Non-residents should not mascots, face painters and couraged a spokesperson, attend the display as the a raffle with the chance to “so come along for a day event has been pre-ticketed win some amazing prizes. of fun and support Cancer and entry will be denied to Tickets can either be pur- Research in the process.” those without a ticket. The limit on the number of attendees comes after GATC expressed safety Shildon mother in concerns, but residents of Ferryhill, Chilton and other fight outside pub villages can choose from Auckland Castle’s free fireworks display will have a ‘Battle a host of other firework of Britain’ theme and will raise funds for Help for Heroes. events across the county At around 9pm on towards her and had this November. slightly more. For more Hardwick Hall opens its Thursday 30th July, police poured a pint over her lap. The Cross Lanes Organic information, visit www. gates to visitors at 6pm. were called to Hogans in Heckles had remonstrated Farm in Barnard Castle is crosslanesorganics.co.uk/ Adults opting to enjoy the Bishop Auckland, where with the woman before hosting an event on 5th events. event at Sedgefield have door staff had to pull apart they both went outside November which begins For people not wishing to to pay £4 but children go two females, one of whom and a fight began. at 6pm with the fireworks travel this far, there are free of charge. The event was Joanne Heckles, a 38- Miss Heckles accepted going off at 7pm. closer firework displays at at Auckland Castle is free year-old mother, of Albion that she had behaved in Advance tickets are avail- Auckland Castle in Bishop with visitors advised to take Avenue, Shildon. an unacceptable manner, able from Cross Lanes for Auckland on Friday, 6th their wellies! The court heard that despite being provoked £6 adults and £4 children. November and Hardwick For more information about Heckles rarely goes out and regretted her actions. Family tickets, for two Hall Hotel in Sedgefield on events across the county, socially and that she had Magistrates sentenced the adults and two children, are Thursday 5th November. and for fireworks safety been put under pressure by defendant to a six months available for £18. The former starts at 5pm advice, visit www.durham. friends to have a night out. conditional discharge and Tickets can also be pur- and offers food stalls and gov.uk/article/4871/Bon- An unknown woman in imposed fines and costs of chased on the gate for a small funfair whereas fire-night-and-fireworks. the pub had been abusive £210.

Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 739 Friday 30th October 2015 Page 7 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... Shildon slide to second place Raffle for Brian Lara after defeat follows rules error signed Shildon top

West Indian cricket legend, Brian Lara, with the Shildon shirt he signed to raise funds for the club. Shildon AFC have been fan, Michael Cook, who is donated a special piece of serving in the Carribean memorabilia to give away and met the cricket star to the lucky winner of a during a patrol in Trinidad raffle to raise funds for the and Tobago. football club. The prize draw is strictly The prize is a Shildon away limited to 100 tickets, shirt signed by cricketing which are available to Ben Wood (right) celebrates with Daniel Moore after equalising for Shildon at Consett legend, Brian Lara. purchase for £10 per ticket The shirt was originally in from the Dean Street club- on Saturday, but the Railwaymen would go on to lose 3-1. Photo: Tom Clegg. the possession of Shildon house bar on match days. Prior to Saturday’s league at home just three weeks levelled on the stroke of visit to Consett, Shildon earlier in their worst half time through Ben AFC were advised that team performance of the Wood. Supporters’ update the away match against season. Alas, things didn’t Shildon didn’t perform at Ashington on Saturday 10th turn out any better as a all in the second half with October, which Shildon much changed Shildon side Consett taking the lead on Shildon AFC Supporters’ committee activities in the won 2-1 will have to be were once again very poor, 76 minutes when a cross Club committee is inviting past month. replayed. the whole team underper- from the right was bundled members of the Support- The evening’s proceed- The Railwaymen were forming. out of Kyle Hayes’ hands ers’ Club to a gathering at ings will begin at 7.30pm. found to have fielded an On a windy afternoon, and Michael Mackay con- the Dean Street clubhouse Non-members interested in ineligible player, Anthony Shildon, who gave a debut verted the loose ball. on Friday, 13th November joining are also welcome to Bell, who hadn’t received to new signing, Lewis Shildon’s only effort in the to receive an update on attend. international clearance, Dodds, who joined from whole second half was a even though he had played Spennymoor Town, started Bobby Moore header on 82 five games for Darlington stronger but nevertheless minutes. No jackpot winners before signing for Shildon. went behind on 21 minutes With just two minutes The void result meant when Consett scored with remaining, Gary Brown Morpeth Town replaced their first shot of the day. handled in the box and The latest Shildon AFC 14. There were no winners Shildon at the top of the Captain Dan Cragg’s drive Michael Mackay scored his Supporters’ Club lotto of the jackpot but Helen Northern League ahead of from 30 yards was caught second goal of the game numbers were drawn on Palmer won the consola- the Railwaymen’s match at by the wind and swerved from the spot for a final Sunday evening at the tion prize of £25. Consett on Saturday 24th viciously past a helpless score of 3-1 to Consett. football ground clubhouse To win the £450 jackpot next October. Kyle Hayes. Shildon now lie second, on Dean Street. week, players are required Shildon were looking for After Micky Rae headed five points behind leaders The six numbers out of the to choose the matching 6 revenge after losing 2-1 over from six yards, Shildon Morpeth Town. bag were: 1, 2, 3, 4, 11 and numbers from 19.

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