Published at: Friday 1st July 2011 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 517 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] AAP scores a goal with local Temporary closure youngsters of maternity ward
The Maternity Ward at are currently being Bishop Auckland Hospital recruited, they won’t be is to close its doors for two available to work until months due to a shortage early September, and of qualified midwives. bosses feel that it would Expectant mothers who be unsafe to keep the have planned to give ward open while it is un- birth at the hospital next derstaffed. month will have little time Durham County Council’s to make new arrange- Adults Wellbeing and ments, as the unit will be Health Overview and closed from 2nd July and Scrutiny Committee is to will not reopen until 5th raise concerns about the September. closure. Parents have been told Cllr Robin Todd chair of that they must now the scrutiny committee choose to have their said, “Members have babies at either Darlington considered these Memorial Hospital or the proposals and identified Members of Shildon Junior League, who meet on a Saturday morning. University Hospital of a number of concerns and The Bishop Auckland and the surrounding area on week football programme North Durham during this we need reassurance and Shildon Area Action Part- Saturday mornings in within Shildon. time. guarantees. nership (AAP) scored a Hackworth Park. Elaine Jennings, from Representatives of “The biggest concern is goal with football loving The AAP, together with Shildon Junior Football Darlington NHS Foundation communities not having a youngsters by providing councillors David Hancock League, said, “This Trust, which runs the service close by for a set funding to enable coaching and Garry Huntington, funding has enabled the maternity ward, say that period of time and the sessions to continue. awarded £3,500 from the young people to be part the closure is due to a effect this will have on Shildon Junior League small grants fund and of a team, gain valuable combination of staff on expectant mothers.” provides coaches and neighbourhood budget. experience in sport along long term-sickness or The Overview and Scrutiny league games for children The funding has enabled with the physical benefits, leaving the hospital to Committee will write to aged between five and more than 100 young but most of all have a fun work elsewhere. the trust to let them know sixteen in Shildon and people to take part in a 10 time with their families. Although new midwives of their concerns. “The league is extremely The Social Resource Centre Ltd grateful to receive this funding, without which Supporting People to Achieve a Better Quality of Life BLINDS FACTORY SHOP the activity could not be The SRC is a highly respected organisation within the field of Measure & Fitting domiciliary care rated as 3*** Excellent run.” FREE by the Care Quality Commission. Alan Boddy, chair of the buy direct from the task and finish group for FREE factory and save £££’s the AAP, said, “The AAP is Home Care Workers committed to supporting HOME SELECTION SERVICE (£6.45 per hour & 25p mileage allowance) projects of this nature, Phone the North East’s original master blind maker which have such a positive To provide personal care to people in their impact on the health and Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 1 Brighouse Court, Newton Aycliffe Ind. Park. homes in Shildon, Bishop Auckland, Coundon, wellbeing of children Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Evenwood, Cockfield and the surrounding areas. and young people in our Various rotas Including Daytime, community. Evenings & Weekends. “It is also as important CARAVANS All rotas include alternate weekend work. that we recognise and PRICES FROM £200 A YEAR / £100 FOR 6 MONTH value the incredible AUCKLAND 300 + HARD STANDING PITCHES 24HR CCTV Car owner / driver essential. SECURITY GUARD, SECURITY FENCING ETC commitment of the WE CAN STORE MOST THINGS. GIVE US A CALL volunteers involved.” YOUR CHOSEN PITCH IS YOURS FOR YOUR For an application pack please contact CARAVAN & STAY, NO MOVING AROUND For more information Lee on 01740 658877 CONTAINER STORAGE about the Shildon Junior CONTAINER PRICES FROM £60 A MONTH League, contact Elaine 20 FEET LONG, 8FT HIGH, 8FT WIDE UNITS Closing date: Friday 15th July 2011 Jennings on 07854 814 STORAGE YARDS / COMPOUNDS FOR RENT The above posts are subject to a CRB disclosure 546. PRICES FROM £200 A MONTH Bishop Auckland and APTEC ENTERPRISE ALL LARGE, SECURE AND HARD STANDING PARK A68 DARLINGTON ROAD SRC is a Preferred Provider for Durham County Council Shildon Area Action Part- WEST AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND DL14 9PD Awarded Investors in People 2002 & 2005 nership is one of 14 set up Dignity in Care Champions by Durham County Council 01388 835511 / 07812994815 in 2009. www.aucklandcaravanstorage.co.uk
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Susan North, of Albion 17th August for committal Avenue, Shildon, appeared proceedings. before magistrates at It is alleged that the Newton Aycliffe recently, defendant entered a facing a charge of burglary house in Osborne Terrace, and theft. Leeholme and stole a tin The 52 year-old pleaded containing £570 belonging not guilty, electing for trial to a Mr. Young, who had at Crown Court and will gone out leaving the door now return to the court on unlocked. Annual steam weekend
Vintage Vehicles, Shildon’s A veteran road locomotive lorry museum on Dabble used in the Boer War and Duck Industrial Estate, is dating from 1900 will also to hold its annual Steam make an appearance. Weekend on Saturday 9th The museum will be open and Sunday 10th July. both days from 10am to visitors will be able to see a 4pm and admission costs Mayor Hammond and staff in fancy dress opening the new formal garden at Redworth selection of steam engines, £2. Under 12s with an adult House. from full size steam rollers go free. Further details can to miniature traction be obtained from Michael On Friday 24th June staff Councillor Ann Hammond garden. The Manager of the engines. on 07831 384 754. at Redworth House Care accompanied by her care home, Mrs Lynn Small Home on Byerley Road held Consort Mike Stott, were in was dressed as the Mad a Mad Hatters Tea Party for attendance and during the Hatter and her staff were their residents. event Councillor Hammond also in fancy dress for the The Mayor of Shildon, opened the new formal occasion. n Crier ildon Sh t ow istri c T & D Matters to Crown Court Post or hand this form into: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, John Robert Beck, aged whilst his wife faces a 33 year-old, of Bentinck Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. 35 and Lisa Ann Beck, similar charge and further Crescent, Newcastle Upon aged 33, both of Spencer charges of unlawfully Tyne, had informed the CLASSIFIED FORM: Street, Eldon Lane, will wounding Stephen Brydon, court that he was unable to appear at Durham Crown causing grievous bodily attend due to a recent close OCCASION: (Please tick) Court on 30th June, having harm and of committing an family bereavement. Birthday Obituary being released on uncondi- act with intent to pervert Brydon faces a charge of Anniversary For Sale tional bail by magistrates at the course of justice. affray and threatening Newton Aycliffe. However, the case of violence, arising out of Birth To Let John Beck faces a charge of Stephen Brydon could not the same incident on 29th Congratulations Services affray, threatening violence, proceed in his absence. The March. Appreciations Other (state): Memoriam ...... J.P. Pottle Plumbing and Heating Gibson's Funeral Number of separate messages:...... Central Heating Installations and Repairs Services Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a Gas Servicing and Repairs Established over 140 years. separate piece of paper if necessary All aspects of plumbing work undertaken Association Street, Shildon...... No job too small...... 20 Years Experience Our office hours are Time served Monday to Friday 10.00am until 2.00pm...... FREE ESTIMATES Gas Safe Registered. or by appointment on ...... Heating Grants for OAPs ...... Tel: 07974 177242 01388 772244 ...... or 01388 607233 24 hour on call service. Total number of words = ...... Photograph included? (£6) Yes No Fresh, Dean Valley (if yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your picture returning) Support Services Amount (x35p): ...... Not Frozen We deliver quality care and services for the elderly, Total: ...... We provide you with an alternative disabled, or anyone needing Name: ...... to a 7 day frozen meal programme our help and support We offer Shopping, Housework Address: ...... We deliver a selection of home-cooked, freshly prepared meals , hot & & Cleaning tailored to your ...... ready to eat, for only £3.95 per day, including personal needs free delivery. For a free informal chat/visit call: Telephone Sharon: Contact number: ...... 01388 776 089 01388 771434 or 07531969254 07826 271 954 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 517 Friday 1st July 2011 Page 3 Interpreter Funding is music needed to the ears
Magistrates at Newton English. Aycliffe had no option The 38 year-old faces other than to adjourn charges that on 7th June matters when Jin Xiang Lin he drove a Citroen Xsara appeared before them. on Heighington Lane Mr. Lin was able to confirm without a licence and his name but it was clear whilst using a handheld that charges could not be mobile phone. Matters will put due to the defendant’s return to the court on 6th limited understanding of July. Shildon Library exhibition
An exhibition of photographs a display to attract new from Bishop Auckland Pho- members, ask at the tographic Society is on show library’s reception desk to in Shildon Library until the arrange a meeting. end of June. Shildon Library is also There is also a display updating its list of local of beautiful handmade groups and organisations. jewellery on show until the The library is usually the Children at the St John’s Toddler Group, St. John’s Church Hall, Shildon with Musician end of July. first place people stop to Bridie Jackson from The Sage, Gateshead. If you are a member of ask for such information a local group or society so be sure to drop off your and would like to put on details at the front desk. Funding is music to the ears Toddler group which the Pre-school Learning of a group of youngsters set meets in St John’s Church Alliance said, “The match to benefit from The Bishop Hall in Shildon, as well as funding received from Auckland and Shildon Area Leeholme Toddler Group Bishop Auckland and Jumble sale & Action Partnership. (AAP) which meets in Leeholme Shildon AAP will enable A Shildon toddler group Community Centre. us to buy groups some coffee morning has been granted funding Alan Boddy, Activities for music sacks which could be from Youth Music to enable Children and Young People loaned to the families to them to benefit from visits Task and Finish Group lead, take home, thus spreading The Salvation Army in Cross holding their Summer Fayre from The Sage Gateshead’s said, “Engaging young the project even further Street, Shildon is holding from 2pm. There will be early years team. people at such an early age as it will allow for whole a Jumble Sale/Coffee gifts, books, toys, cakes, Additional funding of with music is a fantastic families to participate in Morning on Tuesday 12th toiletries and refresh- £952 from the AAP will idea, one which the AAP music making. July from 10am till 11am. ments. Admission is only pay for music sacks which fully endorses.” “The groups will be able A few days later on 20p with free admission for will encourage children Durham Sub-committee of to loan these out to even Saturday 16th July they are children. to find a love of music the Pre-school Learning more families and can be whilst developing skills Alliance was successful in loaned for many years to Shildon Locksmiths Need to contact The Crier and increasing musical op- gaining £30,000 of funding come.” about a Classified? portunities available in the from Youth Music to For further information, local area. support toddler groups in contact Shelly Richardson UPVC Door Repairs T: (01388) 775 896 The project will run until the area. on 07952 555 082 or E: [email protected] January next year and Janine Jackson senior email shelly.richardson@ 077 480 44 808 will benefit St John’s development worker with pre-school.org.uk. Kelly’s Cards & Gifts and Computer Repairs 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323 All aspects of tree work undertaken: - Pruning, felling, reshaping, reductions, thinning. Inks - Sales - Media Cables - Dismantling of dead, dying and diseased trees. St John’s Church Hall Repairs - Hardware - Software - Conifer hedges reduced, trimmed or removed. (Upstairs) Every Monday Networking - Components - Site clearances. Free Estimates 5pm and 7pm with Debbie - N.P.T.C. qualified - Fully Insured Competitively priced for a 01325 300615 Accessories - Laminating - Grass cutting and strimming high standard of work (Your first visit will last approx 1 Call us on 01388 813 211 or 07833 676 550 and a half hours so please give Hard wood logs and kindling for sale! yourself plenty of time)
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Auckland and Shildon AAP of SCYPAN, said, “Various from the small grants fund between midnight and 1am This will be periodically to introduce an innovative community groups have and neighbourhood budget. on Saturday 25th June. updated with information loan scheme into the local expressed their interest in Alan Boddy, Chair of the On the evening of relating to recent police community. a PA system for events such Task and Finish group said, Wednesday 22nd June, activity, appeals, PACT Special kits will be as church fetes, carnivals “We are delighted to be bricks were used to smash meetings etc. purchased to be loaned and even bingo sessions. supporting such an innovate a window of St Thomas’ The page can be found to the community for “The litter picking project, which highlights Church on Byerley Road. under the user name – bulb planting and litter equipment is in much the enthusiasm that young Youths had been seen in Shildon Neighbourhood clearing exercises. The kits, demand from Youth Clubs people have for their com- the area. Policing Team. containing litter pickers, and Youth Organisations, munities.” rigger gloves, high visibility with a keen desire from the The scheme follows on vests and storage bags, will young people to keep their from the recent Litter Stolen items provide a hands-on learning town and local areas clean. Free Durham campaign and opportunity and encourage “With the help from the SCYPAN will be organising recovered responsibility and pride in Bishop Auckland and future litter picks. the local community. 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De a r Ed i t o r, De a r Ed i t o r,
Reading The Town Crier made me realise that it is 35 years since I left Shildon. On Sunday I visited the Railway Museum along with Birthday notices for Elaine Anderson and Robin Hacker's dads brought that my family and three little grandsons. statistic to the fore. After standing for one and a half hours we had to It was way back in 1976 that I left Shildon County Junior Mixed, in which I was come away disappointed at not seeing Pepper Pig and class mates with Elaine and Robin. How time flies, but Shildon and the class of George. It was a complete shambles. I am sure I am not 1976 is always close to my heart. the only one that thought so.
I even remember daft things like when our class went to Stubb House, Robin From a very disappointed grandparent, tried to convince us that the jam was caviar. I still regularly visit Shildon and Joyce Snell every time I'm there I trace back all my happy memories and always hope Shildon I bump into old class mates such as Elaine, Robin, David Peareth, Christine Parker, Mandy Bolton, Mark Robertson, Andrew Vasey, David Brown, Andrew Smith, Kevin Snowden,I an Storey, Dawn Spence, Philip Rowley. I could on for De a r Ed i t o r, ever. I also have to mention Mr Denham who coached me for the football team. I wish to express my disappointment at the way in which the Peppa Pig visit at the Locomotion was ran. Sadly places like Jacques, Elliots and the Friday Market are no longer part of the town. I still remember the kipper heads (with the eyes still in) staring at me on I arrived at 1.30pm with my daughter and stood in my way home to Lime Grove/Jubilee Road. a queue outside, which then eventually moved slowly towards the inside of the museum, which went ¾ of I still come down and see Shildon play, which means getting the train down at the way up. A member of staff came to tell us that 7am on a Saturday morning from Scotland. As a kid my greatest moment was we could stay in the queue if we wanted but probably seeing the team win the Durham Challenge cup and, in recent years, I actually won’t get the chance for a photo as they were going in saw them get to the first round proper of the FA Cup for the first time in my the half hour. We waited and then suddenly without lifetime. Seeing Shildon's name come out of the hat on the television at Dean any notice Peppa and George left, leaving loads of Street made me feel so proud of being a Shildon lad. children deeply upset that they stood for nearly 2-3 hours without seeing what they went for. 1975 (the year prior to moving back to Scotland) was also a big year for the town, and I remember our class writing songs which were published. ‘Shildon I have to say the way in which it was organised Shildon Happy Old Shildon’ was my ditty. ‘Shildon is a windy place’ was the was absolutely terrible and they can’t say that they winning song, however. weren’t expecting that many people as it was a nice day and children love peppa. We had the Queen Mum visit, and to this day I still put people right by telling them that the first passenger train started at Shildon and not Darlington. I still They would have done better as a pre-booked time have my Royal George/Timothy Hackworth mug which Dufay Paints gave us all. slots for people, like they do for the Santa visit. That way they wouldn’t have had all those disappointed The class of 76 will be 46/47 now. It would be great hearing how some of them children, and that way they would have been able to are doing and to share a vodka and umbongo with some of them on my next handle the amount of visitors as they would have visits. Could you maybe publish my email address in the event that any of them known numbers before hand. I am sure I ain’t the only would like to catch up? parent with a disappointed child!
Thank You Name and address witheld on request. Graham Stout [email protected] De a r Ed i t o r,
I bet the person who owns the cockerel on the allotments out the back of Braithwaite Street does De a r Ed i t o r, not get woken up by it just after 4am every morning!!
“Shildon Corps was long thought to be officially opened in June 1911, although Cannot even sleep with my window open on warm there is a quote from "The Salvationist" of June 1879 confirming the "opening of nights at present....not that having it closed would New Shildon on Sunday, May 4th 1879", and the appointment in The War Cry, drown out the noise of it!! dated December 27th, 1879, of the first officers at Shildon Corps now listed as Old Shildon and New Shildon, Sarah Caswell and Ann Copeley." (A brief history From a Braithwaite Street resident. of Shildon salvation Army - Ken Smith 1995). So we missed our first centenary! Name withheld on request.
The corps chose to celebrate the centenary of the 1911 opening of the corps by hosting, over the weekend, a community fun day in recognition of its work in the community with approximately 250 - 300 attending. De a r Ed i t o r, This was followed by a corps fellowship meal held in the "Locomotion" NRM - recognising the close links with the town’s railway heritage. This year Magistracy celebrates 650 years in office. To mark this historic event two local schools are par- Special guests for the weekend were Lt.Col. Bill & Gill Heeley who, some thirty ticipating in a mock trial dating back to the year years ago, were the Commanding Officers at the corps. 1361. Sunday morning worship recognised not only the "birthday" of the corps but of the church, and a "Celebration" meeting included the band, songsters, singing The script has been compiled by one of our legal company and timbrels participating with former members joining in. clerks and the sentence/punishment for the child Individual items were also presented by present and former corps members as is throwing apples at the defendant who is placed was a specially composed Band march entitled "Celestial Railway", (incorporating in the stocks, (the apples are to be replaced with choruses and tunes based on railways), by Bandmaster Kenneth Smith and his sponges). brother Deputy Songster Leader Chris Smith. This would be a memorable event for the schools. Timothy Hackworth School will be participating on We would like to thank all tose who were involved and helped out in any way to Wednesday July 6th from approx 10am, starting celebrate this milestone in our history. with the trial followed by the punishment at approx. 11am, which will take place in the school yard. It was a God glorifying weekend - we praise Him and thank Him for His faithful- Thornhill Primary School has yet to confirm when ness and look forward to what is to come. their mock trial will be taking place.
Many thanks Olga D. Bainbridge JP RGN SCM NDN cert Major Linda Watson MIC (Magistrates in the Community) Coordinator South Durham
Page 6 Friday 1st July 2011 Issue 517 Shildon & District Town Crier Close encounters of the Classic tractor rally bird kind at Locomotion
Locomotion: The National tools; to larger ploughing Railway Museum at Shildon engines, traction engines, will welcome vintage and traditional tractors. and classic tractors and Sharon Thorburn, the stationary engines of all museum’s Front of House descriptions to the Vintage Officer, said, “Locomotion & Classic Tractor Rally on celebrates the region’s Sunday July 10th. railway heritage, and our There will be a range collection includes an of vehicles on display, impressive display of loco- including a Ferguson motives. TEA-20 from 1948. This “But some of the TEA-20 is one of the earliest technology used in steam examples, manufactured in locomotives was also used January 1948, just a month by stationary engines and after the prototypes were the earliest tractors. We first tested. hope that our Vintage If you own a classic Tractors Rally gives visitors or vintage tractor or the chance to learn more stationary engine, there’s about these powerful still time to get involved. machines.” The event is open to ag- If you’d like to register The Baden Powell Scout Group with an owl from the Gosling Raptors. ricultural and construc- your vehicle for the event, tion machinery of all contact Pam Porter, Events The New Shildon All Saints some of the larger birds buzzard and a formidable descriptions – from small Officer, by telephone on Baden Powell Scout Group would think of the smaller bird of prey. stationary engines tradi- 01388 771445 or by emailing were enthralled by a visit birds as prey – and would Zeus the European Owl, tionally used to drive hand [email protected]. from birds of prey last attack and eat them if the and Sprite, a young Eagle Friday evening at their handlers didn’t keep them Owl, were also introduced meeting held in the Mission apart! to the group and many Faith lunch Hall in New Shildon. All of the Beavers, Cubs photograph opportunities The Gosling Raptors and Scouts that wanted were taken as souvenirs. brought along birds and to could handle Clyde the If you are interested in The Nifty Fifties are 11.30am till 1.30pm. told the scouts details barn owl. joining the group the holding a Faith Lunch in “Could anyone attending of their lifestyles, diets, The leaders were also very Beavers can be contacted the Welcome Rooms at the please bring along a food habitats and how they are keen to handle the birds, on 07587 961 271 or if birds Locomotion Museum on contribution for all to cared for. with the scout leader of prey interest you then Wednesday 6th July, from share,” asked a member. The Beavers were quite taking the opportunity you can contact the Gosling alarmed to find out that to hold Storm, a common Raptors on 07855 371 661. Rock ‘n’ roll wedding PACT Meetings A former Shildon lad and first apartment - starting Town Crier employee is our new life in a new village. The meeting will The next meeting of the Middridge will be held on hoping to win the wedding place, new jobs, new give villagers an oppor- Police and Communities Monday 4th July at 6pm in of his dreams after entering everything... This is a once tunity to put their views Together for all of Shildon the Village Hall. a radio competition. in a life time opportunity direct to Inspector Andrew will be on Thursday 7th July This is a special meeting Twenty four year-old Peter to have a wedding we will Neil, who will be attending from 6.30pm at the Jubilee where the big subject for Batten and his fiancé Laura never afford.” especially to answer Fields Community Centre. the evening will be traffic Cooke have reached the The winners will par- questions. The Pact meeting for speeding through the final ten couple’s in the ticipate in the Rock Royal Rock Radio contest. Wedding on Thursday Peter, who recently August 4th at Manchester Village Fete moved to Manchester but Museum. previously lived in Windsor To vote for Peter and Laura, Gardens in Shildon, simply text “couple 3” to Middridge Village Fete will array of stalls and the at the dog show which said, “We just moved to 87711 by noon on Monday take place on the village music will be provided by starts at 2 15pm. “Why not Swinton into our 11th July. green on Saturday 2nd July the Aycliffe and Brancepeth come down and join in and 2011 starting at 1 30pm. Brass Band. The Mutt of have a good time” said a There will be the usual Middridge will be selected spokesperson.
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The Grey Horse Over 40s the young lads of the band “He was in tears though Etherley hosted Shildon taking three catches held their Presentation "Audio Ignition" for keeping when he went up to collect in the Under 13’s latest and R. Huntingdon with Night on Saturday 25th us all entertained,” said a his award so he's a big softy match. a career best of 5-1, C. June. spokesperson. really,” said an onlooker. Etherley batted first and O’Leary, 3-2 and S. Tonge, Team secretary Dave Two trophies were up for Flowers were presented to scored 15 runs for the loss 3-4. Bulleyment opened pro- grabs. The first was Player Susan and Lucy from the of 15 wickets, which when The Railwaymen put on a ceedings with the fantastic of the Season. This is pub for putting up with converted made 95 for the disciplined batting perfor- news that Barrier Energy awarded to the player with the rowdy bunch who quite loss of 15 wickets. mance with a number of the from Shildon had agreed to the most man-of-the-match often forget to go home It was a magnificent side retiring undefeated, sponsor the team for the awards over the season and after games. performance from the with Morgan Claydon being 2011-2012 season. As well was won by john Myers There was also special youngsters, with many of the stand-out batsman as hopefully playing well, (Scouse). mention to previous them turning in career- scoring 18 not out. the team will be looking The second is Players’ manager Marty Joyce and best figures. Shildon lost 6 wickets in good in a new set of strips. Player and is voted for by current manager Dougie Special mentions to C. reply which equated to The presentation night was team mates. This went to Grant and his assistant Kev Witton for a top-class 205-6 wickets. a great success with most Kev Costello who, since Wild for their combined wicket-keeping display Shildon won by 120 runs. of the team, officials and moving into defence, has efforts over what turned their partners and friends found his niche, always out to be another attending. gives 100% and is not afraid successful season for the Bronze for Boyek “A big thanks goes out to to go in hard. over 40s.
Shildon’s own double 17 year-old ran a time of north-east middle distance 3min 47.46secs, finishing Disappointment for bowls champion Cameron Boyek behind only Jonathan hay took bronze in the Under and Charlie Grice. teams 20s 1500m in the UK Cham- He clipped almost a pionships last Sunday. full two seconds off his Despite being younger personal best time to It was a very disappointing Railway Athletic B team defeat for Shildon’s A team than most of his peers, the boot. week for the Town Bowls and lost 1-4, however it by a strong Mainsforth League Teams with none was a close game with only side, while the B team lost of the teams managing a 5 shots the difference. 4-6 at home to Brandon. Helping hands win. The Ladies’ game was Finally the Club played The Vets team played even closer as they played their 2nd Round K.O. game despite heavy rain only top team Hundens and at Spennymoor A only to Are you free for a couple The walk is planned for to loose 2-6 at home to drew 2-2 with only 2 shots be beaten 10-0. of hours on Sunday 3rd July Bank Holiday Monday, 29th Newton Hall. being the difference. “Now we will have to con- from around 9.30am? August. If you would like to The Men's team enter- In the South West Durham centrate on the league,” Shildon AFC & Supporters’ do the walk and get spon- tained a very strong mixed league it was a 2-8 said a spokesperson. Club is looking for sorship for the club, then volunteers to do a bit of give Dave Jennings a call clean-up work on the Dean on 0785 980 4210. This week in History Street ground in prepara- Shildon AFC is holding a tion for the new season. Sportsman's Evening on The dressing rooms and the Saturday 8th October from 30 June 1934 1 July 2007 2 July 1777 goalposts need painting, 8pm at Elm Road W.M.C. and there is gardening Guest speaker will be Lance Smoking in England Vermont became The Night of the Long Knives, and weeding around the Hardy, who is Executive Adolf Hitler’s violent purge of his was banned in all the first American terraces which needs Producer of Match of the political rivals in Germany, took public indoor spaces. territory to abolish attention. Day, plus a comedian and place. slavery. “If you can help, you will another football guest be more than welcome” speaker. Tickets are £22, said a spokesperson. which includes a pie & pea 3 July 1996 4 July 1918 5 July 1954 Shildon Supporters’ Club supper. They are available The Stone of Scone was Bolsheviks killed Tsar The BBC broadcasted its first is organising a sponsored from Norman Smith on walk from the Dean Street 07500 874 505, Wilf Tray returned to Scotland after Nicholas II of Russia and television news bulletin. ground to Spennymoor on 07725 220 384, Andrew 7 centuries in Westmin- his family. ground on the day the two Timmiss on 07970 603 436 ster Abbey. teams play each other in or Paul Mulley on 07704 the league. 828 522. ARE YOU LOOKING KNIGHT AUTOS P. Vardy Joinery FOR A QUICK SALE? The Motor Shop All Joinery work undertaken High Street, Eldon Lane, WANTED 2-3-4 Bed Houses 2 Cheapside, shildon, 01388 773654 • Doors Bishop Auckland to buy or sell & rent back in • Flooring Shildon & Surrounding Areas • All types of number plates supplied Tel Allan: 01388 777664 • All types of keys cut • Bookcases TO LET Or: 07586 892 923 • UPVC Windows • Immobiliser batteries 1-2-3 Bed Houses, Vehicle Servicing Free Estimates Shildon & Surrounding Areas • Photocopying & Fax service Welding - Car Sales No Job Too Small Call Stuart on • Car Batteries (with 2 year guarantee) Part-worn Tyres 01325 481882 Open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm - Sat 8.30am - 3.00pm Est 1979 Valeting & Body Work 07961 779 704 Sun 9.30am - noon inc Bank Holidays www.themotorshop.co.uk 07582 291581 Page 8 Friday 1st July 2011 Issue 517 Shildon & District Town Crier