Pupils Look for a Book in Shildon

Issue No 941 At the heart of our wonderful community Friday 11th October 2019

GREEFIELD STUDENTS SHOW ACTS OF KINDNESS

STUDENTS OF Greenfield Community College have been reacting positively to a call to action following their student led con- ference, Make it Matter. Make it Matter is the result of hundreds of students having a voice and a say about things that matter to them. The successful confer- ence last term created actions for the whole school to try, test and notice their impact.

Future initiatives All of the eager children from Timothy Hackworth Primary School and Chair of Governors, Pauline Crook, with the 88 books “will include outside school before heading off to hide them for others to find. practical on- site recycling, PUPILS LOOK FOR A BOOK IN SHILDON Wellbeing ON FRIDAY 4th October, excitement back into work? child by packaging and Wednesday and pupils, governors, teach- reading,” said Year 6 If a parent or their child then hiding books in the random acts ers and parents from Tim- teacher, Jamie Wilcox. finds a book and they like local area. othy Hackworth Primary “The reading initiative the look of it, they can A note should be left for of kindness School went out on an was first started in the take it home to read. the finder explaining that adventure in Shildon to Northumberland area,” They could read it them- once they have read it, to Students created hide books all around the explained Mr Wilcox, “by selves, with an adult or to hide it again. actions to share with area. a teacher who was con- another family member. Pupils of Timothy Hack- their tutor groups which In all, 88 books were hid- cerned about pupils not Once they have finished worth were buzzing with included being kind and den in a range of different reading as much over the with it, they just put it back excitement when they left respectful to others, sup- locations, which included summer holiday.” in its packet and then hide the school on Friday to porting diversity, caring the local parks, the town The Look for a Book it somewhere different for see if they could find one for the environment and centre and even the May- campaign is now filtering another child to find. of the hidden books on understanding wellbeing. or’s office. its way down the country Children have also been their way home. Students returned to The books were donated and the Facebook group told that if they love the To join the Facebook school this term in readi- by staff members at the has attracted over 50,000 book, they could keep it group, search the social ness to share their ideas school and are now the members in just three forever and hide one of media platform for ‘Look and make their school a property of the children of months. their own books instead. for a Book North East Eng- Shildon. So how does the Look Shildon parents can also land’ and send a request CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 “The idea is to bring for a Book campaign get involved with their to join the group.

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Published by South West Durham News Classifieds 3-4 First Floor Offices All about local people ... Shildon Town Council Civic Hall Square Shildon DL4 1AH Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Editorial: 01388 775896 The family of the late Advertising: Paul Fish Travis Chad Wilson Denise Claydon Brenda Milner 07909 992731 9th October 15-10-2005 October 9th Happy 14th Birthday son Happy 65th Birthday Email: Wish to express their Sending love on your to a special wife [email protected] sincere thanks to all birthday, Paul. relatives and friends Online: Missed every day. for their kindness and Thoughts and memories www.swd.news/crier sympathy shown to are held deep in my heart. them during their recent Until we meet again, Love, Mam xxx All my love, bereavement. Also for the You can read our RIP. Walter cards and floral tributes sister papers online: xxx received and donations to the Methodist Church and Travis Chad Wilson Alzheimer’s Society. 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The Ladies Group, which meets at Jubilee Fields Community Centre, is celebrating after grant funding secured its future. Ethan Loverance and his little sister, Eva, hand over his JUBILEE FIELDS LADIES GROUP sponsorship money to Kathryn Jennings of Shildon Alive. RECEIVES FUNDING BOOST ETHAN DONATES SPONSOR JUBILEE FIELDS Commu- She added: “The group Fields and I’m delighted MONEY TO SHILDON ALIVE nity Association in Shil- has gone from strength that we could help them SHILDON ALIVE received entered the water with the don, with support from to strength, giving those secure this generous a fantastic donation of sharks. Bishop Auckland and coming along the oppor- grant from the F&P Scott £241.51 on Friday, 4th Kathryn Jennings, advo- Shildon Area Action Part- tunity to meet others and charitable trust.” October, from 11-year-old cate at Shildon Alive nership, recently received engage in various activi- The trust, which is based Ethan Loverance follow- said, “All staff and volun- a grant from the F&P ties enjoying new skills. in Jersey, was founded by ing his sponsored Snorkel teers cannot thank Ethan Scotto Charitable Trust “The ladies look forward Frank Scotto and his wife, with Sharks at Blackpool enough for his kind dona- for £5,000 for a popular to their Thursday get Phyllis, when he sold his Sea Life Centre. tion. ladies group which meets togethers.” building supplies com- Ethan decided he “Ethan is a very deter- weekly at the centre. BASH AAP Coordinator pany in 1973. wanted to fundraise for mined young man who The group meet at Andrew Walker said: “It’s The couple retired to Shildon Alive to help his feels strongly about his the community centre really rewarding that we the Channel Islands after local community follow- community and wants to every Thursday between have been able to sup- spending most of their ing an earlier fundraising make a change. 12.30pm and 2.30pm port the group at Jubilee lives in Witton Park. event he had organised “He is extremely brave, with the ladies enjoying for another charity earlier however I know this will lunches, arts and crafts, GREENFIELD STUDENTS in the year. not be the end of his fund- activities and trips. His original idea was raising journey. Julie Walker, who reg- SHOW ACTS OF KINDNESS to skydive, however this “A big thank you to every- ularly attends the group was full by the end of its was not possible due to one who kindly sponsored said: “I joined the group FROM PAGE 1 his age, so he researched him. Well done Ethan and and have never looked first week. better place to learn, grow Make it Matter is help- other possible ideas and thank you once again, we back! It gives me time to last month he bravely think you are great!” myself and I have made and achieve their goals. ing build better relation- many new friends along Each tutor group has ships between staff and the way.” been given a Make it Mat- students and helping CHATTY CAFE NOW WEEKLY ter action research book- everyone to notice what is Barbara Fuller, Develop- THE METHODIST Church darts, kurling or board let, created by the stu- going well. ment Worker at Jubilee Chatty Cafe has re-started games,” said a spokes- dents, to share their ideas Katy Milne, Director Fields Community Centre and, due to its popularity, person. “We also have a in their Time4Success of Creativity at Green- said that the funding has it is now being held every craft section and anyone lesson. field Arts said, “The stu- enabled the centre to con- week on Tuesdays from can bring along their own Future initiatives will dents have led this work, tinue to host the Ladies 1pm until 3pm. crafts or just come along include practical on-site designed the ideas and Group. “We welcome everyone for a chat.” recycling, Wellbeing are bringing about pos- to come along and join in Refreshments are also Wednesday and random itive change by taking with games such as pool, provided. acts of kindness. action and encouraging Petite Heat The campaign has others to take action too. Female Plumbing & begun and one great “The work I’ve seen so Heating Services example is a tutor group far is brilliant.” which has created a box “A recent Ofsted report Appliance Maintenance KAREN’S PLAICE (Formerly Eric’s) 1 Maple Ave, Shildon, 01388 773232 Servicing, Landlord Gas of proud moments. said that the school ‘has Safety Checks, Boiler The tutor group is ask- a warmth and friendliness UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Servicing & Repairs ing each student and staff to it’. to think of something they “We are very proud of Karen & Malik would like to welcome Tel Nicola: are proud of, notice the our staff and students customers, old and new to their new fish shop 01740 656331 positive and to share it. who together help every- Mon 4-7pm | Tue, Wed, Thur 11am-2pm, 4pm-8pm | Sat 11am-7pm 07841 291779 Home deliveries always available. Specials available shortly. [email protected] Already this is having one to be the best that great results and the box they can be.” Our menu is similar. Karen has 40 years experience in the trade.

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The Red Box Project is always in need of new donations. RED BOX PROJECT DONATIONS THE RED Box Project Cllr Quinn also accepted (Darlington) has received a small cash donation another large donation on behalf of the project Pearson is launching a nationwide writing competition for 4-16 year olds. of products collected to buy items that are by Durham County and urgently needed. Shildon Town Councillor, Cllr Quinn said: “The COMPETITION FOR BUDDING WRITERS Shirley Quinn. project lead has asked LEARNING COMPANY, they read and the stories The stories should aim Family, friends and work if anyone could donate Pearson is looking for they write. to celebrate a diverse and colleagues at Redworth girls pants and school budding young authors in “We want children and modern-day Britain, draw- House Care Home have coloured tights as these Shildon to give a modern young people in Shildon ing on fairy tales, fables donated sanitary prod- stocks are very low. twist to traditional tales to create stories that and regional folk stories ucts to replenish stocks in “I wish to thank every- with their new national reflect the world they live as inspiration. the Red Boxes, which sup- one who has helped in any writing competition. in - whether that’s mag- Whether it’s Cinderella ply seven local schools to way and continues to sup- My Twist on a Tale will ical smartphones or not meeting her not-so-evil aid young girls experienc- port this important local see traditional stories so evil stepmothers. stepmother, a prince with ing period poverty. appeal.” reimagined as 4-16-year- “We want all who take dyslexia, magical smart- olds give their 21st Cen- part in My Twist on a Tale phones or classroom tury take on fairy tales, to enjoy finding their voice kingdoms, the key thing LIVELY AFTERNOON AT HOLLY LODGE fables and regional folk and to express them- is that children and young stories of old. selves freely. We cannot people get creative and Children and young wait to see what they cre- put a personal twist on the people in Shildon will be ate!” tales by reflecting their empowered to put them- To help inspire young own personality, location, selves at the heart of their writers as part of My heritage, interests and own modern-day stories, Twist on a Tale, Pearson experiences. They could drawing on their personal is providing a free selec- even create a fable or fairy interests, background and tion of fables, fairy tales tale of their own. experiences as part of the and folk stories, as well Entries must be within competition. as resources to support the maximum 750 word Winners from regions schools, parents, carers, count, although writers across the UK and across libraries and community are welcome to create Key Stages will see their groups who are taking much shorter stories, works published as a col- part. such as a Dribble (20-50 lection of short stories In addition to written words), a Drabble (50-100 that celebrate a diverse entries, audio entries words), Flash-Fiction (up and modern-day Britain. will also be accepted for to 350 words) or a short Katy Lewis, Head of those with special access story for older children English, Drama and Lan- requirements. and young people of up to guages at Pearson said: Entries can be made 750 words. “Diversity, inclusion and by individuals, classes Entries will need to relatability matter. They or after school groups. be submitted by Friday matter in the literature we Entries must be made 29th November, when an consume and the books, on a child’s/children’s expert judging panel will poetry and plays we put in behalf by a parent, carer decide on the winning front of our children. or teacher over the age stories. “We believe that at what- of 18. To find out more about Residents at Holly Lodge enjoyed a song and dance when ever age – from early Entries can be written by the competition and how Alfie Dobson visited to sing for them. stages to adulthood, children and young peo- you can get involved, visit: people should feel rep- ple aged 4 - 16 (key stage pearsonschools.co.uk/ HOLLY LODGE Care “As shown in the photo, resented in the literature one – key stage four). mytwistonatale. Home residents and staff it was a very lively fun enjoyed a lively afternoon packed afternoon with last week when Alfie Dob- everyone enjoying the NEED A VAN? 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190 YEARS ON: TIMOTHY HACKWORTH & THE RAINHILL TRIALS Reflections Despite Sans Pareil’s strong showing at the trials, there were several features inherent within the design that rendered her unsuitable for main- line running. In reality, the introduc- tion of the multi-tubular boiler had changed the rules of the game and in time, Hackworth would adopt the new technol- ogy on locomotives he would design and build at the New Shildon Works. Before the end of the month the L&MR placed an order with Stephen- son & Co. for four similar Rocket locomotives. That said, Hackworth remained reluctant to accept the outcome, and continued in his belief he had been ill-used at Rain- hill. Robert Stephenson’s Rocket leads the parade at the Rainhill Trials, followed by Timothy Hackworth’s Sans Pareil. As to the Sans Pareil, ONE HUNDRED and impetus to establishing a Stephenson’s Rocket, With hurried prepara- once the cracked cylin- ninety years ago this rail link between the port built in Newcastle, fea- tion, Sans Pareil was not der had been replaced, week, in 1829, with his of Liverpool and the town tured a revolutionary mul- trialled before shipping to she was purchased by the New Shildon engine, Sans of Manchester. ti-tubular boiler and dis- Rainhill and was unable L&MR for £550, and after Pareil, Timothy Hack- Although repeated creet firebox, with pistons to take advantage of the two years was transferred worth took part in one of assurances had been mounted near the rear, practice day due to boiler to a subsidiary company, the greatest contests of given by George Stephen- angled obliquely and driv- leaks. the Bolton and Leigh Rail- the industrial age; a com- son, the Liverpool & Man- ing the front wheels. With the boiler repaired, way. petition between railway chester’s Chief Engineer, On trial, the locomo- the engine was weighed Sans Pareil remained in locomotives that would the directors still needed tive steamed relentlessly and found to be 600lb service until 1844, carry- firmly establish the future convincing that steam back and forth to com- above the weight limit of ing passengers and haul- of commercial rail travel. locomotives were the plete the first 35 miles in 4½ tons for a four wheel ing coal and other mer- Local historian, Gerald answer for their proposed three hours, reaching 24 locomotive. chandise. Slack, takes up the tale of railway and it was agreed mph on its fastest leg. The judges allowed In 1837, larger cylinders the historic Rainhill Trials. a locomotive trial was the After taking on water Sans Pareil to compete, were installed and her way forward. and fuel the Rocket went but excluded it from the wooden spoke wheels ON THE morning of Tues- The Rules of the Game on to finish the 70 miles in main prize. were replaced by cast iron day, 6th October 1829 a The competition was 6 hours 2 minutes, com- The onboard crew hollow wheels to a similar huge crowd of between scheduled for six days, on pletely satisfying the tri- comprising Timothy design. ten and fifteen thousand a length of track that had al’s requirements. Hackworth, and proba- Deemed too slow for people gathered at the already been completed Unfortunately, Hack- bly William Gowland, got general use, she was tiny hamlet of Rainhill, as part of the permanent worth’s Sans Pariel had a Sans Pareil off to a flying then sent to Coppull Col- some 10 miles from Liv- railway. far more troubled time. start, out performing the liery, near Chorley, where erpool. As to the track, it had a It had been a bold deci- Rocket for the first half of she was used as a static The crowd had come total length of 1¾ miles, sion on his part to enter the trial. engine until 1863. from across the United and each locomotive was the competition, and Then, after a sudden Good fortune then Kingdom, and across charged with ten return whilst the Stockton & Dar- explosion, Sans Pareil played a hand in favour of the seas, to witness one runs at an average speed lington Committee had coasted to a halt due to the New Shildon locomo- of the most remarkable of 10mph or above (i.e. 35 given their approval, his failure of a feed pump. tive and Sans Pareil was events of the industrial miles) equivalent to the participation had to be Despite efforts to con- rescued by John Hick, the age. distance between Liver- “entirely in his own time tinue, the trial was aban- MP for Bolton, who was to Whilst the first public pool and Manchester. and at his own expense”. doned having covered restore her to her former railway, the Stockton After taking on water This had resulted in some 27½ miles, but with glory. & Darlington, had been and refuelling, a further the need to order major prodigious use of coke Once restored, Mr Hick operational for over four ten return runs were to be components from other and water, due to exces- presented Sans Pareil years, locomotives were completed. manufacturers, such as sive use of the blast pipe. to the Patent Office still judged by some to be The Competition Robert Stephenson & Co. Despite Hackworth’s Museum in London (later unreliable and difficult to In reality, despite the and the need to carry out written request for another to become the Science operate. multiple entries, the tri- assembly during the eve- trial, the judges would not Museum). Despite these travails, als came down to a head nings, with insufficient yield on the basis the loco- She is now on display the operational success to head contest between pre-trial testing. motive was overweight in the town of her origin of the Stockton & Dar- Timothy Hackworth’s Hackworth harboured and used too much fuel at the National Railway lington, under the stew- Sans Pareil and the Rob- a particular grievance in and Rocket was declared Museum at Shildon, along ardship of Timothy Hack- ert Stephenson designed relation to the poor quality the winner without the with a replica built in worth, had given vital Rocket. of the out-sourced boiler. need for a second run. 1980.

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Last year’s 1,000 Can Challenge was smashed as the community raised more than double the target. CAN SHILDON BEAT THE 1,000 CAN CHALLENGE ST JOHN’S Church and School, Thornhill School, Shildon Alive are once Shildon Town Council, again running the 1,000 Shildon Library and Byer- Can Challenge this month. ley Road Pre School.” A new walking group will leave from Jubilee Fields Community Centre every Thursday. Over the last year, Shil- The Big Count and total don Alive has provided reveal will be on Sun- over 9,000 meals to local day 27th October at the NEW WALKING GROUP ADDED TO people. All food for the 9:30am Harvest Festival meals was caringly grown at St John’s Church or, if WELLBEING ACTIVITY PROGRAMME or given by local people you prefer, go along to the A NEW walking group in 10.30am and finishing at car park. and supermarkets. fun and relaxed Harvest Shildon has been added approximately 11.30am. The walk, which is eight Curate at St John’s Cafe Church Celebration to Durham County Coun- For further information miles long, is expected Church, Rev Mark at 6pm to hear the result. cil’s Ways to Wellbeing on the new walk, contact to take around five hours Hudghton said; “Are you Last year the commu- activity programme. Victoria Lee at victoria. and will cost £4. Booking able spare a can or food nity smashed the total, The short guided walk [email protected] or by is not required. item this October? eventually donating 2,018 from Jubilee Fields Com- phone at 03000 260856 For a comprehensive list “Cans may be donated cans for 2018. munity Centre will take or 07584 141202. of short and guided walks, at St John’s Church, Shil- “Together we can make place every Thursday Meanwhile, a longer as well as all other activi- don Alive, St John’s CofE a difference for those from 10.45am until 11.30 Countryside Guided Walk ties organised by Ways to (Aided) Primary School, in crisis,” added Rev. am and is free. with the theme, Forgot- Wellbeing across County Timothy Hackworth Hudghton. The walk is the sec- ten Railways Around Shil- Durham, most of which ond weekly guided walk don will take place next are free, visit durham. CITIZENS ADVICE DROP IN to take place in Shildon, month, on Wednesday gov.uk/waystowellbeing with the other depart- 13th November from and download the Activity THE NEXT Citizens 16th October from 10am ing from Shildon Library 10am, starting at Loco- Programme from the link Advice drop in session will until 1pm at Shildon Town every Monday morning at motion Museum’s main on the page. take place on Wednesday Council office. WINTER OPENING AT WASTE This week in History RECYCLING CENTRES HOUSEHOLD WASTE – 9am to 3.30pm: Coxhoe; 11 October 1971 12 October 1964 13 October 1792 Recycling Centres in Horden and Thornley. John Lennon’s The Soviet Union The cornerstone is County Durham have now Saturday, Sunday and Imagine, is released launches Voskhod 1 laid for a presidential switched to winter open- bank holidays – 9am to and goes on to become into orbit around Earth. residence in the newly ing times. From this week 3.30pm: Hett Hills, Ches- one of the most influ- It was the first space- designated US capital until the end of March, ter-le-Street. ential songs of the craft to carry a mul- city of Washington. centres will be open dur- Frosterley mobile site is 20th century. ti-person crew, and the The building becomes ing the following hours: open alternate Saturdays first flight performed known as the White Monday to Sunday – only from 9am to noon. without space suits. House. 9am to 3.30pm: Annfield Dates for 2019 are: 20th Plain; Heighington Lane, October; 3rd and 17th Newton Aycliffe; Mid- November; and 1st, 15th 14 October 1066 15 October 1945 16 October 1847 dleton-in-Teesdale; Pot- and 29th December. King Harold II of Pierre Laval, the Charlotte Brontë’s Jane terhouse Lane, Pity Me; All Household Waste England is defeated puppet leader of Eyre is published. She Romanway, Bishop Auck- Recycling Centres will be by the Norman forces Nazi-occupied Vichy was one of six siblings, land; Seaham; Stainton closed on Christmas Day of William the Con- France, is executed including Emily and Grove, Barnard Castle and and New Year’s Day. queror at the Battle by firing squad for Anne, who published Tudhoe. For more information, of Hastings, fought treason against Wuthering Heights and Monday to Thursday – visit www.durham.gov. on Senlac Hill, seven France. Agnes Grey respec- 10am to 4pm, Saturday, uk/hwrc or call 03000 261 miles from Hastings. tively the same year. Sunday and bank holidays 000.

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Letters to the Editor... Email: [email protected] stating ‘Letter’ in the subject line. Write to: Letters, Shildon & District Town Crier, 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Shildon DL4 1AH. All letters (including emails) must include the writer’s name, address, postal code and contact number and may be edited. The maximum length for letters is 200 words. Fed up with fly tipping I’m fed up with all the rubbish getting dumped in Lambton Street (pictured).

Jean and Billy Johnson receive a bouquet of flowers from Shildon Town Mayor, Cllr Peter Quinn on behalf of the Town Council. BILLY AND JEAN CELEBRATE FIFTY GOLDEN YEARS TOGETHER BILLY AND Jean Johnson came along. ing on a Monday at the received a visit from Shil- The couple’s first home Methodist hall. don’s Town Mayor recently was on Redworth Road, She was secretary at as they celebrated fifty the Bouch Street from Hackworth House for 24 The people who are doing this just think they can dump years of marriage on 4th 1979 until 2005 when they years until it closed and their waste at the bottom of the alley. The community October. moved into their current Treasurer for New Shildon knows who they are, but it seems that unless they are Cllr Peter Quinn popped home on Celandine Way. Residents Association. caught in the act, nothing can be done. in to see the couple and As well as daughter, She remains in touch The council have been a few times to take it away but the present a floral bouquet Natalie, they have one with old friends she next day, they start again. on behalf of the Town grandchild, Daisy, who is worked with many years It’s not fair on other honest people, who use the tip or pay Council. the love of their life. ago, joining them in flower to have their extra rubbish removed, that these people get away with dumping it and having it taken away for free. Billy was born in Witton Billy loves to play out- arranging, dress-making Park while Jean (nee Jim- door bowls and is a mem- and upholstery. They even fill up people’s blue bins with household waste so that the bin men refuse to empty them. mieson) is a local girl, born ber of the BR team. The couple celebrated It would be really helpful if anyone sees them and is able in Dale Road. The couple In earlier days he played their special occasion to safely use their phone to take a picture so they can be met at Jean’s sister Pam’s football until he broke his with a meal for family and reported to the council. wedding. leg in 1979 playing for the friends at Woodham Golf There’s a tip just down the road, so stop using the back Billy left school in 1962 Loco. He is also a keen Club. streets where people live! and started at Ernest & gardener. In the near future they Name and address supplied. Henry (the Button Fac- Jean is a keen crafter, are planning a trip to Ches- tory) in St Helens, where knitting and making cards ter so Daisy can visit the he worked until it closed and she also enjoys Kurl- zoo. Need to check council [email protected] in 1981. decisions, boundaries and www.durhamrecordoffice.org.uk He then worked at Accu- rights of way, or obtain copies ricut in All Saints Industrial ST MARK’S MESSY CHURCH of baptisms or marriage in Estate until he retired. MESSY CHURCH will adult with them. church certificates? Jean started at Shildon take place at St. Mark’s A spokesperson said: Want to trace your family history or find out what life was Fur Factory, moving on to Church, Eldon on Sunday “The theme for this month like in your home town? Westools, then GEC and 13th October between is Harvest and as we are Then contact Durham County finally working at Smart & 3.30pm and 5pm. supporting the 1,000 tin Council’s Archives Service on: Browns on the inspection All children are welcome challenge for Shildon line before their daughter and they should bring an Alive, we hope adults and 03000 267 619 children will, if possible, bring along a tin or two.” BLINDS FACTORY SHOP HUMBLES GARAGE FREE MEASURE & FITTING Andrew’s Roofing 1 ROBSON STREET SHILDON, DL4 1EB buy direct from the Chimney Stacks - Ridge Tile 01388 778070 | 07778 117 778 factory and save £££’s FREE Repairs - Brickwork Repointed MOTs - MOTORBIKES, HOME SELECTION SERVICE - Flat Roofs - Slating & Tiling - Felting and Pointing - Repairs CARS AND VANS Phone the North East’s original master blind maker - UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, SERVICING Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 Soffits & Flat Roofing Specialist TYRES Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU Free Estimates EXHAUSTS Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds Tel 01388 605489 www.siestablinds.com 07986 217936 WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON SATURDAYS

7 For more news from Shildon and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Friday 11th October 2019 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events...

Ben Trotter celebrates after scoring what proved to be the winning goal against Whitley Bay on Saturday. Photo: Martyn Tweddle. Andrew Horan with the Mick Hardy Shield. SHILDON BACK TO WINNING WAYS YOUNGEST COMPETITOR WINS THREE POINTS in the the half, Danny Craggs his first goal for the club ANNUAL MICK HARDY SHIELD league on Saturday, fol- headed home an Aidan five minutes from half lowed by a comfortable Heywood cross and then time secured the win at THE ANNUAL Mick Hardy ditions to record a final passage into the next four minutes later, Ben Willington. Shield golf tournament total of 36 points. stage of the revamped Trotter placed the ball Zak Atkinson and Ben took place at the Oakleaf Eight points clear of League Cup has seen past the Whitley Bay Reay both scored twice Golf Course in Newton his nearest competitor, Shildon AFC return to keeper. in the first half in a game Aycliffe last month. Andrew won the tourna- winning ways after some Whitley Bay were delayed by floodlight fail- Old Shildon Club mem- ment convincingly. damaging recent results reduced to ten men with ure, with David Palmer bers and guests played A spokesperson said: in their bid for promotion. fifteen minutes to play adding the 5th in the for the shield at the “Well done Andrew and A trip to Whitley Bay when Connor Smith second against Carlisle annual event, which has well done also to all the at the weekend proved picked up a second yel- as the Railwaymen pro- now been running for 18 golfers who competed for productive as Shildon low card for a deliberate gressed from the group years. the trophy. produced a second half handball, allowing Shil- stage with three wins A lot of great local play- “We all went back to the fightback to gain all three don to manage their way from three games. ers have their names 19th hole for some well points and move to 4th in to maximum points. Meanwhile, in other engraved on the shield earned refreshments and the League. The result was sand- news from the club, and they have been joined some fantastic entertain- Former Shildon striker wiched between two Nathan Steel has been by a new one this year as ment from the Eldon Lane Brad Hird gave Whitley League Cup group stage removed from the transfer the youngest competitor, Ukulele Band. Bay an early lead from the ties as Shildon recorded list after a heart to heart Andrew Horan, coped “A great day was had by penalty spot. a comfortable 5-0 home with manager, Daniel best with the difficult con- all.” Shildon made three win against Carlisle City Moore, while Matty Rob- substitutions at half time and a 2-0 away win at Wil- son has been appointed ELM ROAD MATCH POSTPONED bringing on Mulligan, lington this and last mid- as player / coach. ELM ROAD WMC FC’s game against Peterlee Trotter and Atkinson to week respectively. Robson, a former Hartle- biggest game of the Helford in the County Cup replacing Petrache, Liddle Nathan Steel from the pool and Carlisle United league season to date, Qualifying Rd 3 and the and Matthews. penalty spot in 22 min- player, has played for Shil- against second place Wil- Elm Road lads will be look- Eleven minutes into utes and Chay Liddle with don since 2015. lington, was called off due ing for revenge against a to a waterlogged pitch. club that has beaten them J. DUNN HOUSES TO LET Next up this Sunday twice in the competition. HEATING & PLUMBING Valley (13th October) is a home Kick off is 10.30am. BOILER In Shildon, Wrought Iron INSTALLATIONS, Bishop Auckland High Quality Gates SERVICE & REPAIR Garden Fences - Wall Railings LOTTO ROLLS OVER - Free Estimates & Gas Safe Registered Howden le Wear THERE WERE no winners The bonus prize of £25 Advice on any project of the Shildon Lotto when was won by P Crawford. All plumbing & gas & Evenwood - Experienced Tradesmen it was drawn on Sunday Next week players work carried out from £60 p/w - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Tel: 07826 527952 Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 6th October. should choose 6 numbers Email: [email protected] The numbers drawn from 18 for a jackpot of TEL: 07795 652 191 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 01388 720009 were 1, 2, 8, 9, 11 and 13. £500.