Published at: Friday 29th April 2011 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 508 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] Battle of the Bands success Keep those spring helps local radio station thieves at bay!

Gardeners and allotment "The good news is that holders Shildon are being it doesn't take much to urged to secure their improve security and put homes, gardens and sheds them off. Money spent on from springtime thieves. realistic security is a sound With summer approaching, investment as it will last a police are urging people long time, can benefit your to take a few simple steps insurance cover and give to improve the security of added peace of mind," said their property. PC Luke, a crime reduction "Overall crime across the officer. force area is significantly Some basic tips to increase down on last year. But the chances of defeating when the warmer days and the crooks include: nights arrive, we often see *Ensuring your shed is in a an unwelcome increase in good state of repair and if the number of opportun- not, avoid leaving valuable ist burglaries," said PC Don items, such as lawn Luke. mowers, cycles and power "Nearly half of all burglaries tools inside in take *Improving the physical place when a door or security of the shed by window has been left fitting a sturdy door lock. open, a figure even higher *Fit any windows with a than the national average. grille inside. Civic Hall Manager Paul Watson (second left) presents the cheque to Neil Davies, Roz "A burglar only needs to Crime prevention advice is Peverall and Adrian Jones from Bishop FM. spot an open window, or available from the force's an unlocked door or gate to Neighbourhood Policing Shildon Civic Hall were of the Bands competition , Newcastle and make their move. They can Team on 0345 60 60 365. able to hand over more at the venue. . be in and out in seconds, Shed alarms are also than £1,000 to local The event was held over After much delibera- with handbags, purses, available from Community radio station Bishop FM four heats and attracted tion between the judges, wallets, and laptops their Safety at the Town Council this week, thanks to the 29 bands from across the Abduction of Margaret main targets. Offices. success of a recent Battle North East, including from Newcastle were declared winners of the competition. The band was awarded a £500 cash prize as well as a custom-made snare drum - courtesy of Liberty Drums of Shildon - and a publicity shoot from Paul M White Photography. Due to the enormous success of the event, £2,200 was raised from the cover charge alone and the Civic Hall was happy to hand over half of this amount to Bishop FM, who co-hosted the event, to help towards the running costs of the community radio station. Paul Watson, the Civic Hall’s manager, will use the remaining £1,100 to promote more local music events. Abduction of Margaret are scheduled to appear on Bishop FM’s Anything Goes show on Monday 2nd May. Tune in at 105.9fm.

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Page 2 Friday 29th April 2011 Issue 508 Shildon & District Town Crier Annual Parish An eggcellent result Council meeting Staff at Co-operative Fu- neralcare in Church Street The annual meeting of the Hall. have expressed their ap- Parish Council will take Members of the public may preciation to everyone place on Monday 16th May attend and ask questions who donated to their at 6pm in Shildon Civic of the council. recent Easter Egg appeal. The funeral home were able to donate eggs to In- Coffee morning novations Day Care Centre in Civic Hall Square, A coffee morning and cake A table top sale will also be Shildon, and the Wishing sale will take place at St. held in the upstairs hall at Well Gateway Club at the John’s Church, Shildon on the same time. Everyone is Pioneering Care Centre 30th April starting at 10am. welcome to attend. in , as well as to the Wear Valley Women’s Aid refuge in . Reserve your table A spokesperson at the refuge said, “We really Shildon Town Council is to part in the table top sale to appreciate the kindness hold a Family Fun Day at be held on the day. of local people in thinking Hackworth Park in Shildon If you would like to reserve of the children who would on Saturday 13th August. a space at the event, be spending Easter at the Voluntary and Community telephone Shildon Town refuge.” Groups are invited to take Council on 01388 772563. Around 90 eggs were collected in Shildon alone but dozens of eggs were League start delayed also donated to Co-op Fu- neralcare offices in Bishop Auckland, and Barbara Bates from Co-op Funeralcare with the eggs that Due to unforeseen circum- to Saturday 14th May at . were collected in the Shildon office. stances the start of the 9.30am. Shildon Junior Football Organisers apologise for League has been changed any inconvenience the Fire engine rally from Saturday 7th May delay may cause. Don’t miss the Fire Engine and vintage fire engines model. Rally at Locomotion: The – including a 1966 AEC Younger visitors will also Do you Merryweather with 100ft have the chance to win at Shildon on Sunday turntable ladder, a 1966 prizes in the free-to- have 8th May. The event will Austin Gypsy fire appliance, enter fire engine-themed leaflets feature a range of classic and a 1988 Land Rover 101 colouring competition. Andrew’s Roofing Shildon Railway & Institute The complete roofing service for your New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs presents female singer... Slating & Tiling - Felting business? and Pointing Taylor K + Roger’s Disco UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits Saturday 7th May - £3 at the door The Crier is delivered & Flat Roofing Specialist Free Estimates 50/50 Dancing Tel 01388 605489 to around 6,000 07986 217936 Saturday 14th, 21st & 28th April homes House to Let ENABLER REQUIRED 3 Hours per week Leaflets distributed In South Street, Shildon Based in Spennymoor • 2 Bedrooms We are looking to recruit a caring person who could commit to from just 2p each • D o u b l e - g l a z e d providing support to female adults with learning disabilities to throughout • Newly-decorated enable them to make positive steps towards independence. (01388) 775 896 throughout Must be able to work flexible hours and be a car owner/driver. • New condensing gas This is a paid position. Experience preferred but not essential as central heating boiler appropriate training will be given. • Newly carpeted (some THE BEFRIENDER SCHEME, 45-47 North Street, AUCKLAND CARAVAN STORAGE curtains & blinds Spennymoor, DL16 6AP. Tel: 01388 816784. replaced) GOLD CASSOA APPROVED • New gas cooker & HARD STANDING PLOTS flooring Driving Lessons J. DUNN FROM £200 A YEAR / FROM £100 6 MONTHS • Through lounge • Ample parking HEATING & PLUMBING AUCKLAND CONTAINER STORAGE Very reasonable rent for a Gas Safe Registered 20 FEET CONTAINERS IN A SECURE COMPOUND For All Boiler Installations, 24 HOUR ACCESS, £60 PER MONTH professional couple or the like, over the age of 25 Friendly, patient and professional Services FULL SITE HAS 24HR CCTV WITH SECURITY GUARD tuition. & Repair years with good, genuine Learn to drive in one week or take 24 HOUR ACCESS, VERY CLEAN AND TIDY references your time with weekly lessons Free Quote YOU’VE SEEN THE REST... NOW COME SEE THE BEST Tel: (01388) 772545 Tel: 01434 633233 or 0796 705 1643 Tel: 07826527952 EST. 1998. TEL: 07812 994815 / 01388 835511 Tel: 01434 632300 Compounds to Rent Mob: 07860 653 166 www.121driving.net 01388 720009 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 508 Friday 29th April 2011 Page 3 Baptism at St. How to be a brilliant John’s organisation

The Community And and charity trustees, but are really good at telling Voluntary Organisation anyone who is involved in people how to do things Support group (CAVOS) is a voluntary organisation well. running a number of new or community group will The training will be courses this spring working find the session useful. delivered to suit the towards improving how CAVOS recently offered needs of the organisations organisations operate in a pilot of this training taking part. our local community. course and the feedback The course will include A ‘How to be a brilliant was fantastic. interactive workshop organisation’ daytime A great deal of interest sessions and opportuni- course will be held on was expressed in a ties for feedback and Wednesday 18th May from straightforward course discussion. 9.30am – 3pm at Shildon teaching general good It will be split over three Civic Hall, with an evening practice and what should topics; course held on Monday be done day-to-day to *Good governance 16th May at Dean Bank make sure your organisa- *Roles and responsi- Literary Institute from tion stays on track. bilities of your committee 5pm – 8pm. From volunteering and *Attracting and keeping The daytime session at governance to marketing volunteers. Shildon will cover topics and promotion, there’s so This is a free course but Baby Ava with her family. in more detail, with the much you want to know booking is essential to evening course being and there’s never been make sure you don’t miss The Rev. David Tomlinson their daughter baptised at designed around those such a thing as a one day out. presided over the baptism St. John’s church. who cannot attend the course that covers all the For more information, or of 7 month old Ava Louise Gareth, a production daytime session. topics…until now that is! to book a place on the Thomas last Sunday. worker and Kayleigh, a full The course is specifically CAVOS are experts in the course, contact CAVOS on Parents Gareth Thomas time mum, named Daniel targeted at members of field of voluntary sector 01388 811 115. and Kayleigh Brown of Howden, Sam Crawford management committees good practice and they Alterntaively email Ferens Terrace in Shildon and Natalie Smith as [email protected] were proud as punch to see Godparents to Ava Louise. for a place on the course. Shildon AFC Refreshments will be Supporters provided. USEFUL B.M. The next meeting of the Sunday June 5th at Shildon Electrical Shildon AFC Supporters AFC. Entry is £7 per team. From a socket to a re-wire. CONTACT LIST Club will take place this Also if you would like a Burglar alarms, Sunday 1st May in The table pitch for the day Digital Aerial & T V. Royal George at 11.30am. they are priced at £5 each Wall mounting service. to report quality of life issues New members are most or free for registered Domestic appliance repairs. or incidents of crime 0345 60 60 365 welcome. charities. 01388 779452 Some seven man tug-of-war For more information on 07881 823382 Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 teams are still required any of the above contact FREE QUOTATIONS for the family fun day on Pete on 07758 820182. Part P registered The Anti Social Behaviour Reduction Unit If you are suffering from acts of Anti Social Behaviour contact 01388 816 166 Ext 8824 / 8854 P.J.R. BLINDS FACTORY SHOP PLASTERING Fire and Rescue Community Safety All aspects of Plastering Measure & Fitting Your local fire-fighters can provide a Free fire safety FREE Re-skims & Rendering check in your home, contact 0191 332 4222 buy direct from the £££’s Clean Service FREE factory and save Quality Workmanship Special Collections To arrange collections contact Very Reasonable Rates 01388 816 166 HOME SELECTION SERVICE No Job too Small Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Confidential Answerphone Leave local police a Phone for a message on any issues or intelligence you may have Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 FREE quote 01325 742759 1 Brighouse Court, Newton Aycliffe Ind. Park. 01388 775275 Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 0781 357 1929 Shildon Town Council 01388 772563

The Town Crier 01388 775896 J.P. Pottle Plumbing and Heating Civic Hall 01388 772902 Central Heating Installations and Repairs Gas Servicing and Repairs Shildon People’s Centre 01388 777948 All aspects of plumbing work undertaken Hallgarth Surgery 0844 477 1884 No job too small. 20 Years Experience Time served Sunnydale Leisure Centre 01388 728866 FREE ESTIMATES Gas Safe Registered. Heating Grants for OAPs Jubilee Fields Community Centre 01388 775425 Tel: 07974 177242 or 01388 607233 Page 4 Friday 29th April 2011 Issue 508 Shildon & District Town Crier No-one hurt in Eldon crash Are you a musical star?

A youth development guitar, bass guitar, grant has been awarded keyboard and harmonica; to the Shildon Youth Group covering all styles of music allowing them to make whilst currently writing his good, affordable music own material. tuition available to young The tuition sessions will be people in our area. held at Shildon Civic Hall The music tutor is John on Tuesdays and Thursdays Lambert, 28, a pupil of from 4pm-6pm starting on King James I school, who 3rd May. Sessions will cost has since played profes- just £3 per hour and has sionally for various bands an age limit of 10-19 years and theatre shows in the old. last nine years. As well as For further information playing the drums, he also please contact Carolyn plays electric / acoustic Cluer on 07960 507514. Shildon Library display

Shildon Library keeps a could take them in so all The Mercedes van crashed into a telegraph pole. range of local history books visitors could benefit. Police and fire crews were you can borrow as well as The library has also added called to yet another a collection of maps and lots of bright new board accident at Eldon bank photographs for you to look books for the very young, crossroads last week. at in the library. to its already excellent The drivers of a white There is a display of collection of children’s Mercedes van and a black some of the photos in the books. Why not call in and Vauxhall Vectra luckily entrance hall for the next share a story with your escaped unhurt after the month. If you have any little one on the Story collision. old photographs of Shildon Train, then choose some Police quickly attended the library could copy for books to take home with the incident which caused their files, they would be you - you can borrow for up the van to crash into a extremely grateful if you to three weeks. telegraph pole leaving the overhead cables dangling dangerously low. Bowlers wanted The road was closed in all four directions following the accident and the fire Still got that competitive Coaching can be arranged spirit but can no longer and there is free to use service and EDL were called The black Vauxhaull collided with the white van at the out to ascertain damage to play football or cricket? equipment available. the pole. crossroads. Why not try your hand at Anyone interested - expe- Any witnesses are asked to contact police on 0345 6060365. bowls? rienced or otherwise - is Shildon Railways Bowling welcome to come along Club play at the BR Sports to the bowling green one Shildon police update Ground and are seeking evening or contact Peter new members to join them Wilson (Secretary) on for the coming season. 01388 773288. Over the past week, there Police are also keen to also broken into on Queen has been an increase in the hear from anyone who may Street. Valley number of thefts from cars have information on the * On the same evening DOUGLAS in the town. The police following incidents; property was stolen from ELECTRICAL Wrought are therefore encouraging * Overnight on Thursday an unlocked white Ford SERVICES Iron residents to make sure that 21st April / Friday 22nd in Roseberry Terrace and Tel: 01388 774154 High Quality Gates their cars are left secure April, someone attempted someone tried to steal a Mob: 0777 844 9812 - Garden Fences - Wall Railings - Free Estimates & when unattended and to to steal a maroon Vauxhall motorcycle from a rear FOR ALL YOUR Advice on any project not leave valuable items on Corsa on Queen Street. A garden in Birch Avenue. ELECTRICAL AND - Experienced Tradesmen T.V AERIAL NEEDS. display. blue Vauxhall Corsa was *Overnight on Friday 22nd - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice April and Saturday 23rd LOCAL - RELIABLE and REASONABLE Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 April, unknown perpatra- Email: [email protected] FREE ESTIMATES SHAUN HUMBLE tors attempted to break www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk Robson Street, Shildon (behind the P.O.) into a green Renault Clio in Alexandra Street. . . Get a patio you can really enjoy this summer! *At around 1.30am on . . Servicing, MOT's, Tyres, . Saturday 23rd April, graffiti . Special Offer . . Yellow Mint Sandstone Exhausts, our Speciality was written on a house in . only £14.80/m2 Pick up service available South Street. . . with this ad * Between 12 noon and 3pm . (Normally £18) We take all major While Stocks last on Monday 25th April a black . Credit Cards Fiat Brava was scratched in . Call us on Garbutt Street. . 01388 776211 Telephone . or Visit our showroom on Anyone with information . George Reynolds Industrial should call 0345 60 60 365. . Estate, Shildon. DL4 2RB 01388 778070 Prices exclude VAT and delivery . . Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 508 Friday 29th April 2011 . Page 5 . Employability Working replica of Locomotion training No. 1 returns to Shildon

Dene Valley Community course and a free meal Partnership is working with on training days will be Learning Curve to offer provided. The course is free training to people who geared towards helping are currently unemployed. you towards accessing A four day training course employment. running on 9th, 10th, 15th There are 10 places and 16th May 2011 will be available on the course and held at the One Stop Shop will be allocated on a first at Eldon Lane. come, first served basis. As an incentive to attend, If you want to know more £60 in high street vouchers or wish to sign up, call will be given to partici- into the One Stop Shop or pants who complete the phone 01388 777 714. Woman attacked on doorstep

A 50 year old Shildon woman The victim sustained was punched in the face as bruising to the face and the she opened her front door assailant is described as in on South Street, Shildon last her late 20s with shoulder week. Answering the call to length black hair. Anyone her front door on Monday with any information is 18th April at around 8pm, asked to contact police on ’s working replica of Locomotion No. 1 is at Shildon for the first time she staggered backwards 0345 6060365 or Crimestop- in 36 years. after being punched in the pers anonymously on 0800 face by an unknown female. 555 111. ’s replica of Locomotion No. Sir Berkeley will taking Locomotion No. 1 was built 1 has returned to Shildon turns to be the museum’s in 1825 and hauled the for the first time in 36 passenger train service. Talent show comes first train on the Stockton years for Locomotion’s Visitors will also have the & Railway, ‘Early Days of Steam’ chance to access the cab to Shildon departing from Shildon. railway gala on Sunday 1st of Furness Railway No. 20, A working replica of this and Monday 2nd May. the oldest standard gauge historic locomotive was The working replica of locomotive still working in Shildon Civic Hall will host on May 4th at 7pm at the built in 1975 and had its Locomotion No. 1 will be the UK, which will be in a talent show hosted by Civic Hall, and entry is first public steaming at in steam and carrying out light steam throughout the Showcase Entertainments open to all ages. the Stockton & Darlington demonstration movements event. There will also be International Ltd where It costs £5 per person Railway 150th anniversary throughout the event. a range of traders selling the winner will appear to enter, and tickets to cavalcade held in Shildon In addition, the National railway and modelling in Showcase’s autumn watch the show are priced that year. Railway Museum’s working items. production of One Night at £10. Call 01325 316224 Now, thanks to Beamish replica of Rocket and the For more information call Only. to enter or for more infor- Museum, the working Vintage Carriages Trust’s 01388 771440. The event will take place mation. NEW AUTO WASHERS Email us at n Crier [email protected] Shildon w SLIGHT CABINET DAMAGE ric t o & D i s t T At the heart FULL MANUFACTURER'S GUARANTEE of our wonderful community 00 MILNER’S CLEANING How to contact us: From CONTRACTORS £169 Window cleaning- Houses By email or online: & Businesses from £3 [email protected] or www.shildontowncrier.com Gutters cleaned & repaired By post or in person: NEW WASHER from £5 Garden maintenence, Town Crier, First Floor, Town Council Offices, DRYERS home repair service, office Civic Hall Square, Shildon. DL4 1AH. SLIGHT CABINET DAMAGE & domestic cleaning By telephone or voicemail: - FULL MANUFACTURER'S CALL: 01388 776150 GUARANTEE OR: 07552752169 (01388) 775896 or 07909 992 731. Leave items for the paper at: From Heating & Our offices, Civic Hall Square. 00 How to advertise: Models offered may differ from Plumbing those illustrated SHILDON£219 CIVIC FIRST CHOICE MAINTENANCE We can design an eye catching advert tailored Also fridges / freezers / cookers Gas Safe Registered to your specific needs. A breakdown of costs is and every appliance you can think of! Combi Boilers Fires - Cookers available online at www.shildontowncrier.com. HALL All Gas Work The Shildon & District Town Crier is delivered free of charge to Serviced & Repaired BARGAIN BUYS Phone Paul on homes and businesses in Shildon, , Eldon, Eldon Lane and Redworth. SHAFTO WAY, NEWTON AYCLIFFE , DL5 5QN 07967 679 998 Telephone (01325) 321678 Chilton Based Page 6 Friday 29th April 2011 Issue 508 Shildon & District Town Crier Letters Have your say...

Dear Editor, D e a r Ed i t o r,

I am writing in response to the letter submitted Further to Clark Wilson of Darlington’s letter regarding “Door Men” at by Mr Wilson regarding The Civic Hall. The Civic. I attended all the heats for Battle of The Bands 2011 in a judging capacity and have a different I am one of the door staff and we did identify “some” individuals and perspective of the events. asked them to leave – it is impossible to check everybody’s drinking. The only trouble that occurred was at the beginning of the evening by During the several nights that the competition so called “adults”, who were removed from the premises. took place I witnessed bar staff requesting I.D. from those they suspected may be under the We have 4 staff dedicated to make sure everyone has a good time at legal drinking age. The Civic and we take turns to stand in various locations of the main I also saw Management staff ejecting members hall and make sure the corridor and toilets are safe and people do not of the public who were indeed consuming take drinks on to the street etc. alcohol not brought on the premises. Why didn’t Mr Clark approach a member of As for Paul the manager and Neil and Adrian from Bishop FM, they all staff and inform them of what he saw? had to drive home so how could they be drinking?

In my view the Manager and all of the staff The majority of people who attend our functions thank us as they leave deserve a pat on the back for organising such a and we respond in a polite and courteous manner. showcase event for Shildon and also the people who gave up their time to support the local Yours faithfully, musical talent. Peter Davidson Civic Hall member of staff Finally The Bishop FM crew who announced the bands during the event surely as adults they are entitled to enjoy themselves! They all remained professional though-out the competition and I did not see any inappropriate behaviour from D e a r Ed i t o r, anyone of their team I refer to the recent letters regarding the increase in the Council Tax Luan Deakin levied by the Town Council and believe it is important that the facts Address withheld on request are made clear.

It is true that has not increased its Council D e a r Ed i t o r, Tax but in order to do so received a specific additional grant from Central Government, solely for the purpose of freezing the Council I write in response to the letter from Clark Tax, equivalent to the product of a 2.5% increase in the Tax. Town and Wilson regarding underage drinking in the parish councils do not receive any direct Central Government grants Civic Hall and wish to reassure the community and therefore were not eligible for this support. that the Town Council takes its responsibili- ties for the efficient management of the Civic The Town Councils precept and consequent Council Tax is determined Hall seriously and in no way does it condone by the elected members of the Town Council and not the Town Clerk. underage drinking. The Town Clerk presents precept proposals to the Town Council and the elected members make the decision. Indeed this year Town Clerk All customers whose age is in doubt are asked presented a range of proposals from a small reduction in the Council to provide the relevant ID before being served Tax through to a possible maximum increase of 2.5%. The elected alcohol. However it is appreciated that alcohol members determined that an increase of 1.75% was appropriate. can also be either brought into the premises or purchased on behalf of young people. The Town Council has utilised previous cash balances to support the precept and to invest in capital projects for the benefit of the Consequently I have asked the Civic Hall community. It must be appreciated that the cash balances have been Manager to ensure that the door supervisors accumulated from the Council Tax previously paid by the taxpayers regularly inspect the toilet areas for evidence of Shildon and therefore it is morally correct for those taxpayers to of underage drinking and to also regularly benefit from the subsequent use of such balances. patrol the hall similarly. Cllr J G Huntington In addition I would ask customers to advise Leader, Shildon Town Council management immediately if on any visit to the Civic Hall they become aware of underage Please note, correspondence on this issue is now closed. drinking and action will be taken.

The Town Council wishes the Civic Hall to be a community asset used sensibly and enjoyed by the whole of the community including our Kelly’s Cards & Gifts young people. and Computer Repairs Building & Home Maintenance Services 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323 M Waterson Garage Conversions - Loft Conversions Town Clerk House Builds - Extensions - New Builds Renovations - Brickwork & Blockwork Inks - Sales - Media Cables All Aspects of Building Work Repairs - Hardware - Software Send your letters to 3-4 First Floor Offices, Call Now for a Networking - Components Town Council Building, Civic Hall Square, FREE No Obligation Quote Accessories - Laminating Shildon, DL4 1LU or email [email protected] 07584 289 382 01388 604 517 Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 508 Friday 29th April 2011 Page 7 n Crier Shildon ow Sport istri c t & D T Local leagues, competitions and events... New cricket season Grey Horse taste cup final commences success

The Readers Durham wish him every success,” With a great following County Cricket League 2011 said a club official. Dave of family, friends and fixtures start this Saturday Coglan will captain the supporters the team set and Shildon Railway Cricket 2nd XI and Martin Horner off for the league cup final Club is looking forward to will assist as Vice Captain. in high spirits but still with improving on a disappoint- On Saturday the first team a couple of injury doubts ing 2010. New faces have travel to Langley Park with to key players. been added to the squad the second team at home Stephen Weldon was and the experience gained in the reverse fixture. On passed fit just 20 minutes by some of the youngsters Monday, May Day Bank before kickoff but unfortu- last year will help perfor- Holiday, Esh Winning, last nately Neil Wilson had to mances this time around. season’s championship drop out. On a beautiful At a recent players’ runners-up, are the visitors day and one of the best meeting local lad Michael to the Sportsfield. Esh start attended finals in recent Lumley was elected 1st as favourites to win both years both teams worked Team Captain and he will the Division A and Division hard in the early stages. be supported by the ex- B titles and will provide a There wasn’t much perienced Phil Garbutt as stiff test for the Shildon between the two sides as Vice Captain. “It’s great sides. The club’s May Day the defences appeared to to see someone who has Draw will take place in be on top and there were come right through the the clubhouse, after the no real chances in the junior ranks become 1st match, at around 7-30 p.m. opening half hour. The Curtis with the Cup that Shildon Grey Horse won at the team skipper. I’m sure that Tickets for the draw are on breakthrough came not weekend. everyone at the club will sale and it’s still not too long after however, as a get behind Michael and we late for prize donations. cross from the Blue Star time score of 1-1. midfield man of the match right back was headed Words of encouragement performance from Jason back across goal, where it from assistant manager Rothwell all contributing Season ends on a fell nicely to an oncoming Kev Wild at the interval to the Grey Horse lifting player who shot through saw a determined Grey the cup in front of their low note a crowded defence and Horse team start the marvellous supporters. past Shildon keeper Paul second half and some Shildon Grey Horse are Shildon AFC played their After 27 minutes a header Mather for a 1-0 lead. good pressure resulted in also doing their bit for last game of the season on from Danny Richmond The Newcastle side tails an early corner. Bowtell the next generation of Saturday 23rd April away went just wide and, near were up and the Grey curled a lovely near post footballers, sponsoring 9 to Town. half time, Steven Johnson Horse had to dig deep ball across and Dougie year old Curtis Layfield The Shildon side were was put through but his to stay with them. With Grant got first run on his who has recently been beaten 1 - 0 in a poor shot was stopped by 3 minutes of the half marker and connected awarded a 2 year contract end-of-season match, with keeper Briggs. remaining some good work with a flashing header that at Hartlepool Academy. He neither side producing Half Time; Billingham Town up the right by Weldon gave the keeper no chance was spotted tearing down many chances throughout 0 Shildon 0. and Bulleyment managed for a 2-1 Shildon lead. the right wing for Bishop the whole game. The second half was a con- to play Dougie Grant into The conditions took their Auckland St. Mary’s FC and Shildon had beaten tinuation of the first with the area. He made for toll and all the Grey Horse the keen Middlesbrough Billingham Town 7 - 0 only neither team able to hit the by-line before pulling squad were utilised as they supporter has been taken five weeks earlier when the target until just after the ball back and ‘Quack’ hung on to what they had. under the Grey Horse the teams met at Dean the hour, when Billingham Bowtell cut in and smashed A real team effort, a vital wing, who will provide all Street, so the Railwaymen scored the only goal of the the ball in off the inside of late save from keeper his training kit for his time looked favourites on game. the far post to leave a half Mather and a central at Hartlepool. paper. A cross from the left found Both teams were equal, No 11 Michael Arthur, who however, and they were blasted home from outside This week in History both disappointing to the box. watch. Shildon huffed and puffed April 1950 April 1969 There were few scoring op- but really only troubled the 27 28 29 April 1967 portunities in the 1st half. keeper once in the second On four minutes a Sonny half when on 80 minutes a Apartheid: In South Africa, the Charles de Gaulle Muhammad Ali was Andrews’ free kick was Steven Johnson drive was Group Areas Act was passed resigned as stripped of his boxing stopped by keeper James brilliantly saved by keeper formally segregating races. President of France. title for refusing to join Briggs. James Briggs. the US Army. The first shot for Billingham Final Score: Billingham was on twenty minutes Town 1 Shildon 0. when Glen Butterworth In the last 7 league games ballooned over. of the season, Shildon have April 1995 1 May 1930 2 April 1568 Five minutes later Town's lost 5, drawn 1 and won 30 No 8 Craig Perry headed only 1 against relegated U.S. President Bill Clinton The dwarf planet Mary, Queen of Scots, over. Esh Winning. became the first President Pluto was officially escaped from Loch Leven Shildon had most of the From a possible 21 points, to visit Northern Ireland. named. Castle. possession but were unable they have only managed 4 to penetrate Town's goal. points. Page 8 Friday 29th April 2011 Issue 508 Shildon & District Town Crier