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Derek's Decades of Community Service Rewarded PONTELAND • MILBOURNE • MEDBURN • PRESTWICK • KIRKLEY ISSUE 188 | MAY 21 FREE monthly community magazine for Ponteland and district Devoted couple reunite for 67th wedding anniversary Derek’s decades Police urge reports after “significant increase” in anti-social behaviour of community Full list of county and town councillors up for election service rewarded www.ponteland-tc.gov.uk pontnews&views 1 Thinking of retiring? Unsure of your options? Speak to a pensions expert For your free initial consultation give us a call on (01661) 821110 or email us at [email protected] Office 2a, Horton Park, Berwick Hill Road, Seaton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE13 6BU Kip McGrath - Newburn and Westerhope Tel: 0191 4355 274 kipmcgrath.co.uk/newburn-and-westerhope Belsay Woodland Burials Now Available 2650 from 2899 390 Pont News & Views is published by Ponteland Town Council in conjunction with Ponteland Community Partnership. Inclusion of articles and advertising in Pont News & Views does not imply Ponteland Town Council’s or Ponteland Community Partnership’s endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided. If you would like to submit an article, feature or advertise contact: T. (0191) 5191306 E. [email protected] Westray, 16 Sunniside Lane, Cleadon Village, SR6 7XB. 2Produced bypont Ciannews creative&views pr email: [email protected] Devoted couple reunite for 67th wedding anniversary after Covid separation A devoted Ponteland couple were given a surprise wedding anniversary reunion after social distancing restrictions forced them apart for the first time in 67 years. Staff at Royal Hampton Care Home, where Jim Scott, 89, has lived since January, arranged for his wife Norma, 86, to join him to celebrate the landmark together after more than two months without seeing each other. Business Manager Angela Ashcroft said: “They have never been apart in the 67 years that they have been together, but there has been no visiting at the home because of Covid-19 so they haven't seen each other since January. “But with the restart of our inside visiting, Norma and Jim celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary together, where there were lots of big smiles and a few happy tears. They are still very much in love.” The couple last featured in Pont News in 2014, when they renewed their wedding vows at St Mary’s Church to mark their diamond anniversary. Jim was born in Stakeford in Northumberland and moved to Ponteland when he was 18 months old. He started an apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner aged 14 at the builders Hendersons by the Blackbird Inn and also played for Ponteland United. In 1949, aged 18, he was called up for National Service and was stationed with the RAF in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Norma was brought up in Choppington, near Stakeford, and was good friends with one of Jim’s cousins. The couple met in 1950 at another cousin’s 21st birthday party and wrote to each other as Jim continued his RAF service and Norma worked at Woolworths in Morpeth. After he was demobbed in 1951 the couple continued courting and the following year Jim popped the question. They married at St Paul’s Church, Choppington, on March 20th 1954 and honeymooned in Edinburgh. Sons Ian and Keith followed in 1957 and 1961 and Norma remembers fondly happy family holidays, both caravanning and going abroad. Jim later worked at HR Atkinsons in the village before setting up family business Scott Bros with his brother in 1971. As the boys grew up Norma took a job at Ponteland sorting office, where she worked for ten years. www.ponteland-tc.gov.uk pontnews&views 3 Easter events provide competitive interest for all ages Easter events went ahead despite ongoing social distancing restrictions to give local people of all ages some competitive interest. More than 50 children and parents took part in the Easter Treasure Trail, run by Ponteland Town Council, held over a week in Ponteland Park. The Council funded prizes of vouchers for first, second and third places for two age groups – up to six years and seven to 12. All entrants were invited to pick up a chocolate treat from the Town Council offices. Thanks to all those who took part. Rotary Ponteland ran an Easter charity raffle which raised £500 for Feeding Families UK, a Waitrose nominated regional charity which supplies families with food parcels. The lucky winner of the first prize, a hamper worth over £100 from Waitrose Ponteland (pictured), was Christine Greenwell. Waitrose also donated £30 and £20 vouchers for the second and third prizes won by Martin Cusworth and Alison Gibb. Rotary Ponteland also organised a “Happy Snapper” Easter Photographic Competition for children and adults. More than 40 entries were received in five categories and prizes were awarded to adults and children in each. Judging was performed by professional photographer Melissa Beattie, owner of Ponteland Books. All money raised is being donated to Wansbeck Valley Food Bank. PONTELAND COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL In 2019 listings, PCMS is in the top 1% of ALL primary and middle schools in England and under its new name, PCPS, is proud to continue this legacy offering specialist teaching and spacious facilities. Limited places still available for September 2021 from Nursery (age 3) through to Year 4. Children living in local catchment have a pathway to Ponteland High. 01661 824853 [email protected] www.ponteland.academy “You are the family I miss having around” A new parent. 4 pontnews&views email: [email protected] Candidates for town and county council elections named Elections for town and county councillors for Ponteland’s four wards – and the Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner – are being held on Thursday May 6th. There are four seats up for Ponteland North Simon Neale Railton Conservative Party grabs in the Northumberland (address in Northumberland) Katrina Woodrow, County Council election Richard Dodd, Ogle Hill - Labour Party and 12 seats available in Head, Belsay - Conservative The Drey, Darras Hall - the Ponteland Town Party Ponteland East Conservative Party. Council election. Mark William Welburn Lyle Robert Darwin (address For more information on the In the Town Council elections, Neale, Kirkwhelpington - in Northumberland) - town and county council the six Conservative Party Liberal Democrats Conservative Party elections visit: nland.uk/ candidates for the Ponteland Simon Neale Railton Karen Lesley Overbury whoisstanding East and Ponteland South (address in Northumberland) (address in Northumberland) wards will be elected - Labour Party - Conservative Party unopposed. Northumbria Ponteland South with Alan Varley, Elm Rd, In the Ponteland North ward, Ponteland - Conservative Police and Crime the Labour Party’s Simon Heddon Party Railton is the only non Commissioner election Mike Brown, Woodlands, Conservative Party candidate Ponteland South Ponteland - Labour Party The four candidates for for the Town Council. He Sufi Ahmed (address the Northumbria Police stands against Conservative Peter Alan Bradford in Northumberland) - and Crime Commissioner Party candidates Richard Jackson, Edge House, Conservative Party Dodd, James Ford and Belsay - Conservative Party election are: Christine Greenwell. Alan Hall, Linden Way, Duncan Carlyle Crute - Benjamin Clyde Mitchell, Darras Hall - Conservative In the Ponteland West New Ridley Road, Stocksfield Conservative Party ward, the Labour Party’s Party - Liberal Democrats Julian Richard Kilburn - Michael Clarke stands Susan Johnson (address against Conservative Party Ponteland West in Northumberland) - Independent candidates Christine Caisley, Conservative Party Michael Patrick Clarke, Peter James Maughan - Nimmi Sehgal and Katrina Western Way, Darras Hall, Liberal Democrats Woodrow. Ponteland West Ponteland - Labour Party There are 12 candidates Christine Hazel Caisley, Cara Kim McGuinness - seeking election to the James McTaggart Greer, Main St, Ponteland - Labour & Co-operative Party County Council, with the Fairfield Crescent, Oakwood, Conservative Party Hexham - Liberal Democrats Conservative Party, Labour Michael Patrick Clarke, For information on the Police Party and Liberal Democrats Veronica Jones, Wallridge Western Way, Darras Hall, and Crime Commissioner fielding candidates in all Cottages, Ingoe - Ponteland - Labour Party candidates, visit: four wards. Conservative Party. Nimmi Sehgal (address choosemypcc.org.uk/area/ in Northumberland) - northumbria The full list of candidates The full list of candidates for the Northumberland for the Ponteland Town County Council election is Council election is as as follows: follows: Ponteland East & Ponteland North Boost Stannington Richard Dodd, Ogle Hill your child’s Lyle Robert Darwin (address Head, Belsay - Conservative confidence in Northumberland) - Party Conservative Party James Ford (address David Alan Armstrong, in Northumberland) - Park Drive, Hepscott Park, Conservative Party Liz Burrin Stannington - Liberal Kumon Instructor 07765 051136 Democrats Christine Anne Greenwell, Station Cottages, Ponteland - Robert Hugh Turner #KumonKidsCanStudyAtHome Conservative Party (address in Northumberland) - Labour Party www.ponteland-tc.gov.uk pontnews&views 5 Small group of young people blamed for increase in anti-social behaviour By PC Tom Ward, Ponteland Neighbourhood Police Officer Rise in anti-social behaviour Over previous weeks we have seen a significant increase in anti-social behaviour across the area, specifically among the younger members of our community. We are confident that a
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