Published at: Friday 11th May 2012 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 561 Civic Hall Square, , 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] Quakers to play at Shildon Funding boost for young people Nine years after moving from Feethams to a new 25,000 seater ground, Children and young community development it was announced last people living in the Bishop project officer, said, “This week by Craig McKenna, Auckland and Shildon area money will make a big FC 1883 (DFC are set to benefit from difference to local clubs 1883) board member and almost £90,000 funding. and groups which will project manager, that the A small grants fund in turn make the Bishop Quakers have played their supported by the and Shildon area last game at the Arena and Auckland and Shildon Area a nicer place to live for will be playing their home Action Partnership (AAP) the future generations of games next season from is to fund a wide range the towns. Dean Street, Shildon AFC's of initiatives that will be “Local people have told ground. delivered across the two us how they want funds The ground share deal was towns and surrounding to be spent and improving reached over the weekend, area. It’s the third year prospects for young following talks between in a row cash has been people always features DFC 1883, who only recently set aside for children and top.” completed a deal to buy the young people. Projects set to receive Quakers and save the club The Quakers will play their home games at Dean Street A task group made up funding include Healthy from extinction. next season. of AAP board members Living Activity Sessions DFC 1883 were approached has decided that a small for Shildon encompass- by a number of clubs in the be on a temporary basis of such deals are normally grants fund for young ing healthy eating on a region willing to discuss a with a return to playing kept confidential, but a people would be the best budget, and physical and ground share scheme. The games in Darlington as soon decision to publish the use of AAP money for the sporting activities for announcement of a one year as practical and viable. agreement has been taken area. Funds total £89,000 children and young people deal to share Shildon's 2,500 Shildon will receive £25,000 in the spirit of DFC 1883's and are coming from the of all ages and abilities. capacity Dean Street ground in rent for one year, while status as a community run AAPs area budget and the The scheme was launched came a year to the day after the Quakers will keep the operation. A meeting with neighbourhood budgets of in January with the the Quakers FA Trophy final gate receipts from their the Football Association on councillors David Hancock, support of 2D and CAVOS victory at Wembley. home games, and Shildon 15th May will decide which Garry Huntington, Robert and 66 schemes and groups Craig McKenna said securing will receive a share of the division Darlington will be Yorke, Dorothy Burn and requested funding. These a temporary ground share bar takings. Mr. McKenna playing next season, but Tommy Taylor. have been whittled down was crucial, but it will only said the financial elements both DFC 1883 and Shildon Sheilah Metcalfe, AAP to a successful final 16. are confident the Dean Street ground meets the Open Day & required standard. Ex-Shildon mayor and Apprenticeship Event Shildon AFC secretary Sunday 27th May Gareth Howe said, “We are D 10am-4pm pleased to help in any way Durham Design we can, and we all welcome Windows & Doors - Conservatories Darlington to our ground. Come and fi nd out why we are the region’s leading I know we can all work Orangeries - Bedrooms provider of full and part-time land based courses. together and hopefully get Bathrooms - Kitchens Agriculture the Quakers back on their Animal Care feet. A proportion of the Arboriculture and Forestry Houghall rent will go towards the Environmental Management Equine Studies is located on cost of hosting Quakers the A177 near Floristry Shincliffe matches and the surplus will Horticulture & Gardening DH1 3SG be spent on improving the Veterinary Nursing facilities around the ground We provide ttrainingrainingga aandnd edueducationd cacation and improving the playing for all abilities, from students aiming surface of the pitch”. to go to university to learners with Shildon AFC Supporters learning diffi culties and disabilities. Club is holding an end of We are also home to County season bash at Elm Road Durham’s new Autism Spectrum W.M.C. on Saturday 19th Condition support unit. May with top act 'Get Over It' performing, along with a Call: 0191 375 4710 disco. Tickets are £4 each and are available from www.facebook/EDCollege | www.eastdurham.ac.uk Russell Henderson on 075 Unit 48b, Avenue 4, Chilton Ind Est, Chilton 3878 9464. Tel: 01388 721333 web: www.durham-design.co.uk

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Passed Away In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthday Memories

Paula Bainbridge Rhian Alicia Parker Geraldine Henderson Vera Hall Steve Tomlinson April 29th 2012 May 10th and 2 years gone 20.12.69 - 9.5.09 Died 13th May 2011 13.5.2012 You were an inspiration Wishing you were here If tears could wash Miss you today and Who enjoyed life to the full Where you belong away our pain every day Dad May you rest safe We would not feel In your Dad’s arms Such hurt again Love Uncle Brian The heartbreak since You’ve been gone Love Donna & Garry & Aunty Sarah xxxxx xxx We wouldn’t wish David & Zelda On anyone Steve Tomlinson Rhian Alicia Parker Kisses for our Granda In Memoriam We briefly met From Mam, Dad in Heaven But I will never forget & family Mark Ellwood We miss you now Love Harley & Jasmine 14.5.2000 Our hearts are sore Love Cousin Lacy Constance As time goes by xxxxx Deep in my heart xxx We miss you more You will always stay Your loving smile Loved and remembered Vera Hall Your gentle face Every day May 13th 2011 No one can fill Steve Tomlinson Rhian Alicia Parker Your vacant place 13th May 10.5.2010 Thinking of you on your Birthday darling Love Joan ‘Our ickle star’ xxx It’s been two years since Your loving Daughter Jean the Angels took you away & Son-in-Law Ray And only seems like Loving you always, yesterday Janet But we know you will xx never be far Vera Hall As we can always see Died 13th May 2011 Rhian Alicia Parker That bright shining star Every day in some small way Steve Tomlinson 10.5.10 Memories of you 13th May Come my way Peek-a-boo, we love you Though absent Happy Birthday Two years since the Angels Love you loads baby, There is always a face You are always near Miss you every day Took you Aunty Kelly & Uncle Martin before us Still missed, loved We love and miss you xxxxx A voice we would Always dear Peek-a-boo love to hear A smile we will Love Kevin, Jen & Steph In our hearts xx You will always stay always remember Your loving Grandson, We think about you Of a Mother we Kevin Every single day loved so dear Deep in our hearts Steve Tomlinson lies a picture Sunday 13th May 2012 Carol Fenton More precious than 12.5.05 silver or gold The first year with the first Lots of love, hugs ‘n’ kisses, of three empty seats Time passes It’s a picture of Mammy & Daddy my beautiful Mother Rest easy now Steve xxxxx Memories stay Betty Arrowsmith You’re always our Big Loved & remembered Whose memory will never grow old 14.5.2011 Brother and simply a Every day heartfelt memory away Love & miss you One year Betty Rhian Alicia Parker Mam, Geoff & Joan Since you passed away 10.5.10 xx Love and miss you From Brothers John & More than words can say Love & miss you every day, Darling Granddaughter Norman & families Dennis, Susan & family, Two years ago xx Tony Sharron & family The Angels called your name Vera Hall xx So you would not suffer Your best friend, devoted & Any more pain The love you gave loving Sister, Nancy The way you cared Also a dear Aunty Betty to Loved & missed, Thank you for Steve Tomlinson Nanna & Grandad The years we shared Susan, Ian, Naomi & Simon, Chapman Always in our thoughts 13.5.53 xxxxx Doris Ellwood Also dear & devoted Thinking of you on your Remembering our dear Birthday Mam & Gran, who died Daughter Gillian 10th May 1997 Always remembered Gran, Loved & remembered Rhian Alicia Parker Love Craig every day x 10.5.10 There is a corner Loved & sadly missed, in our hearts Sleep tight our little Angel Lynn, Brian & family Especially kept for you xxx As long as life Vera Hall Birthday Memories and memory lasts We will love & remember you Gentle Jesus up above Love Aunty Haley, Uncle Please give my Gran Ernie McKimm Need to contact The Crier Anthony & Cousin Ben with the bells 10th May xxx A great big hug Thinking of you about a Classified? Forever loved & always on your Birthday missed, from all your Always love you, T: (01388) 775 896 loving family Great Grandson Tyler Chris & family xxx x xxx E: [email protected] Page 2 Friday 11th May 2012 Issue 561 Shildon & District Town Crier Animal cruelty Classifieds conviction All about local people... A Shildon woman has been while another, Tyson, was found guilty by Darlington very underweight and had Birthdays Birthdays Births Magistrates of causing un- a tumour above his eye. necessary suffering to four Another two cats, Felix cats, two of which needed and Larry, were suffering Mollie Bonas Hil Stacey Turvey to be put to sleep. from dental disease while 4.5.99 & Jack Henderson Sylvia May Mitchell, who Larry also had conjuncti- has since moved out of vitis. the town, kept more than Ms Mitchell told the court a dozen cats at her former that Tyson was 17, and that home in Cedar Grove. She this was evidence in itself was reported to the RSPCA that he had been well by a house sitter whom cared for. she had entrusted to care The 54 year-old was for the cats while she was convicted of four counts away. of causing unnecessary The court heard how one suffering. She was fined of the cats, named Reggie, £250 and banned from Happy 50th Hil was significantly obese, keeping animals for two Happy Birthday teenager May all your turnips Congratulations Stacey & weighing around 8kg, years. be good ‘uns Jack on the birth of your beautiful Daughter All our love, 50! Amelia Grace Jail for knifepoint Mam, Dad, Lily & Daisy Love Tracy & Dawn Henderson xxx Born Tuesday 8th May 2012 robber Weighing 8lb 5oz

A man has been sentenced McSkimming had been From all your loving family to four-and-a-half years im- staying at a friend’s flat Daisy Bonas xxxxx prisonment after robbing a in Cheapside at the time Maddie Larkings Shildon store with a 10 inch and was short of cash. 11.5.06 butcher’s knife. He entered the shop May 12th Scott John McSkimming, and waited until other Happy 3rd Birthday to a Wanted of Foundry Street Shildon, customers left before ap- special Goddaughter threatened the shop proaching the counter with Cleaner Required assistant at the Premier a hood over his head and a In Shildon once every two weeks Lots of love from Aunty for two hours Express store on Main handkerchief covering his Denise, Uncle Walter, Kelly, Tel: 01325 312114 Street, before fleeing with face. He then pulled the Debbie, Stuart, Megan, £730 from the till. blade from his coat and Abbi & Joe CONSTRUCTION The 48 year-old was caught shouted at the assistant to xxx R.J.A. OF HEIGHINGTON VILLAGE by police within hours of give him the money before DRIVES & PATIOS TRANSFORMED the incident on 7th January, walking behind the counter We specialise in; and he admitted his guilt and putting the blade to the Found BLOCK PAVING - FLAGGING before later changing his assistant’s face. Terrified, Happy 6th Birthday Daisy FENCING - WALLS story and attempting to the shop worker opened DRIVEWAYS REPAIRED blame another man. the till and McSkimming Certificate of Proficiency All Building Work Undertaken Under the name of Jack Pike. He finally came clean after grabbed the money and FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTATION PLEASE RING Found on the pathway between his trial began at Durham made his getaway. Hugs & kisses from Mam, Alexandra Street and Albert Tel: 01325 312675 Crown Court. He was arrested later that Dad, Mollie & Lily Street. Contact The Crier. Mob: 07957 612466 30 Years Experience The court heard how day at his friend’s flat. Property BURKE STREET To Rent Kelly’s Cards CHIROPODY Shildon, 2 bed house, recently A first class footcare service Lily Bonas refurbished. & Gifts Appointments available Tel: 07734 437 724 12.5.02 at Burke Street Surgery, 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323 Shildon. Discount for OAPs Services Computer Repairs For enquiries Telephone Inks - Sales - Media - Cables - Repairs - Hardware - Software 07891915980 Need an old scrap Networking - Components - Accessories - Laminating Home visits on request. domestic appliance removing??? Can't wait for the council Ring 01325 321 678 Dave Leys FAMILY FUN FAIR Builder & Joiner Fun For All The Children Of Shildon MOVING A THING? From £14. Call Phil. Floor & Wall Tiling Middleton Road Happy 10th Birthday Lily Phone 01325 321 084 Upvc Fascias & Soffits or 07790 509 925 Wednesday 16th - Friday 18th May Free Estimates from 5.30pm Local Light Removals (01388) 772759 Saturday 19th May from 1.30pm Lots of love, Cheap rates Mam, Dad, Mollie & Daisy 07588 027 060 07979 035 558 50% off one ride only with this voucher Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 561 Friday 11th May 2012 Page 3 Police appeals Garage sponsors cricketers

On Friday 4th May, a male Overnight between the 5th entered Bargain Booze in and 6th May a number of Main Street where he was items were stolen from an verbally abusive to the staff. unlocked car near to the Following the incident the Flag and Whistle. man left the area, but is “Can we please remind now sought by the police. people of the importance of If anyone witnessed this locking cars and houses and incident they are urged to removing items from being contact police on the non on show,” said a police emergency number, 101. spokesperson. Letters Have your say...

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On Thursday 31st May a Funeralcare colleague and I are doing a short sponsored walk from The Co-operative Funeralcare home in Church Street, via the bypass, to Bishop Auckland Town Centre. We’re calling it ‘4 miles’ and we will be in fancy dress. Dave Lumley from Middleton Road Garage receives a team shirt from skipper Robert Julee is raising funds for Hope Animal Nevison. Sanctuary near to where she lives in Loftus, Shildon Railway Cricket of the team shirts to 1st XI club for several seasons and and she will be dressed as a dog. I am raising Club, like many local sports skipper Robert Nevison, is we hope that other local funds for Cats Protection Wear Valley & teams, is finding it increas- Dave Lumley of Middleton firms will follow their lead Darlington branch, who do vital work in ingly difficult to meet the Road Garage. and help the town’s only our area and I will be dressed as a cat. spiralling costs of running “This is a fantastic but cricket club to survive these three junior and two senior typically big - hearted difficult times,” added My theme will be the importance of sides, so the generous spon- gesture by Mr. Lumley and Chairman, John Brennan. neutering and micro-chipping cats, or sorship deal with Middleton the garage,” said a club Anyone interested in responsible cat ownership. I will be taking Road Garage has been a spokesman. sponsoring the club can my kittens along in their “pusschair” to great boost to the club. “Middleton Road Garage has contact John on 01388 illustrate just how many generations of Pictured, presenting one been a major sponsor of the 779389. kittens an un-neutered female cat can be responsible for in her lifetime.

Once we reach Bishop Auckland Town Book launch at Locomotion Centre we will do a street collection to raise further funds. If Julee and I can raise a Since opening in September latterly British Railways Railway Museum’s Senior minimum of £100 each from the walk and 2004, Locomotion: The wagon works, the museum Curator of Rail Vehicle the collection the Co-operative Group will National Railway Museum celebrates both the local Collections, has been give another £100 to each of our charities at Shildon has attracted and national story of the intimately involved with the through the Co-operative Booster Fund, one and a quarter million railways. Home to some 70 museum. which is there to help and encourage Co- visitors to a part of County vehicles from the National ‘Spirit of Locomotion: The operative staff in fundraising for charity. Durham which is steeped Collection, and also incor- National Railway Museum at in railway history. Now you porating historic buildings Shildon’ contains more than If anyone would like to sponsor me for the can gain a unique insight such as the former home of 60 photographs which gives walk, or make a donation, please could you into the museum thanks pioneering railway engineer an inside view into the life contact me by either calling in at The Co- to a new book, ‘Spirit of Timothy Hackworth, no two of the museum. operative Funeralcare office at 85 Church Locomotion: The National visits to Locomotion are the The book goes on sale at Street or phoning me there on 774853 Railway Museum at Shildon’ same. The display varies the Museum Gift Shop on between 10am and 2pm on weekdays. by Anthony Coulls. on an almost weekly basis, Monday 14th May priced From the opening of the and a vibrant programme £4.99. Anthony will be Thank you very much. Stockton & Darlington of events ensures there is available to sign copies of Barbara Bates Railway in 1825 through always something to see. the book at the Museum Gift Funeralcare admin, Church Street Shildon the long heritage of the Over the past eight years, Shop from 3pm to 3.30pm North Eastern Railway and Anthony Coulls, the National on the day.

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South Durham Counsel- said a spokesperson. ling Service, based at The Alternatively, contact Shildon People's Centre, is Luan Deakin (Counselling now operating an open door Manager) on 01388 773598 policy on Mondays between or email southdurhamcoun- 9.30am and 11.30am. [email protected]. “If you feel as though we You can also find South may be able to help you Durham Counselling please call in to discuss the Service on Facebook and options available to you,” Twitter. Shoplifter sentenced

Ike Llewllyn Mackinlay, of a probation officer and pay Johnson Street, Eldon Lane, £85 costs to The Crown was sentenced at court Prosecution Service. on 2nd May following his Compensation of £1.39 conviction for a shoplifting. was awarded to the Co-op Joseph John Box with his family after being baptised. He was sentenced to a at Newton Aycliffe while Community Order. This compensation of £50.10 was Reverend David Tomlinson means that he will have to awarded to the Co-op at baptised three children on attend appointments with Shildon. Sunday 6th May. First to the font was Joseph John Box, who was born on 31st July 2011. His parents, Jubilee disco & Allan Box and Natasha Wood from Auckland Wynd, table top sale chose four Godparents for their little boy. These were Paul and Stacey Schofield, Due to the success of the children. “Everyone is Rose Hutchinson and Tony Family Disco last month, welcome,” said a spokes- Sweeting. Jubilee Fields Community person for the Centre. A reception was held at Centre is to hold another Jubilee Fields Community The Grey Horse following disco on Friday 18th May, Centre is also holding a the service. between 4pm and 5.30pm. table top sale on Friday Connor Lucas Weldon Disco and games will be 25th May, between 1pm Thompson, born on 6th provided by KDO Discos. and 3pm. Tables are June 2011, was next to be There will also be hot available for sellers at a welcomed into the Church. food to purchase, bingo cost of £5. Parents Sale Thompson and and a raffle. Entrance fees To book a table ring the Samantha Hannah looked are £1 for both adults and Centre on 01388 775425. on proudly as Kimberley Connor Lucas Weldon Thompson with his parents and Thompson, Barry Annett, Godparents. Marshall Fessy and Diane RE-LOCATED Hanmer took their vows as occasion. from Royal George Close. Godparents. Last but not least was Sharon Gibson, Ian Dobson Hobsons & Williams Family and friends Matilda Eve Wake, born and Janette Wright took gathered at Old Shildon on 27th September 2011 on the role of Matilda’s ‘Hand’ Carwash & Valeting Club to celebrate the to Joanne and Craig Wake Godparents. UNIT 1 - Pickwick Ind. Est. - Tintern Rd. St Helen Auckland - Bishop Auckland Due in court DL14 9EP ~ Just off Leazes Lane CARS £3, VANS £5, 4x4s £4, WASH & HOOVER £6, FULL VALET £25 (4x4 £35) On Wednesday 2nd May a court. The same male was in Oaklea that led to two male from New Shildon, remanded in Custody after males being arrested. Tel: 07916 335 115 - 07931 743 832 was arrested for shop- he committed a robbery, One was later released Bring your vehicle to us for a professional service lifting at the Co-Op in with a pair of scissors, in with no further action www.hobsonscarwash.co.nr Redworth road. Chilton over the weekend. whilst the other was He was charged with the On Thursday 3rd May charged with a public offence and bailed to there was a disturbance order offence. BLINDS FACTORY SHOP J. DUNN Andrew’s Roofing Measure & Fitting The complete roofing service Valley HEATING & PLUMBING FREE buy direct from the New Roofs - Flat Roofs - Repairs Wrought Iron Gas Safe Registered factory and save £££’s Slating & Tiling - Felting High Quality Gates For All Boiler FREE Garden Fences - Wall Railings and Pointing Installations HOME SELECTION SERVICE - Free Estimates & Services & UPVC, Gutters, Fascias, Soffits Advice on any project Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Repairs & Flat Roofing Specialist - Experienced Tradesmen on 01325 309003 - Friendly Reliable Fast Advice Free Quote Siesta Blinds Free Estimates Siesta House, Winfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU Tel Stephen on: 07976554046 Tel: 07826527952 Tel 01388 605489 Email: [email protected] Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds 07986 217936 www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk 01388 720009 www.siestablinds.com Page 6 Friday 11th May 2012 Issue 561 Shildon & District Town Crier If you’ve had fun, Shildon lad ties the knot in you’ve won! seaside wedding

If you’ve have fun, you’ve son. “So far we have com- won! That’s the strapline mitments from schools in for the forthcoming Shildon, Zumba display, Community Festival Games Gerry’s gymnastics, Event at Shildon Athletic bouncy castle, track and ground on Friday 27th July. field events, the Rugby An open planning meeting Club, face painting and will be taking place on tattoos, tea cup rides and Thursday 17th May, from a big screen. 6.30pm at Shildon Leisure Contact Emma on 01388- Centre. 772898 or Stuart at the “If you’re interested come Leisure Centre on 01388- along,” said a spokesper- 728866. Working with photographs

As part of their Using additional practice can do Technology sessions, so with tutor support. Sunnydale Community To book a place onto the College is offering a workshop, contact Joanne workshop that covers how Harwood or Susie Bird on Mr and Mrs Wilkinson sign the Register at South Shields Town Hall. to learn basic photo en- 01388 772526. If no-one hancement, create video is available to take your Shildon lad, Michael friend Richard Watson as attended the intimate slideshows with music and call leave a message with Wilkinson became an his Best Man, while his 2 ceremony, which took group photos together to your contact details and honest man on Sunday year-old nephew Henley place on Michael’s late create photo collages. someone will get back to 6th May, when he George Gray was his Page mum’s birthday, making The next workshop takes you at the earliest oppor- married his partner of 18 Boy. it an extra special day for place on Tuesday 15th May, tunity. Alternatively, email months, Alison Curtis, on Alison, who was given him and his family. between 9.30am and 12 birds@sunnydaleschool. a beautiful sunny day at away by her mum Karen, A three course meal and noon, and costs £5. co.uk or register for a South Shields Town Hall. chose a non-traditional good knees up followed After completing the course in the Community Michael, aged 24, met wedding dress for her big at nearby pub, The Mile in workshop, those interested Learning Centre section on his 27 year-old wife at day, opting for a stunning South Shields. in learning more or getting www.sunnydale.co.uk. Morrison’s in the seaside midnight blue gown The couple are now cele- town, where they are both encrusted with diamantés. brating their nuptials with employed as Supervisors. Her daughter, Aimee-Leigh a two-week honeymoon in They became engaged 13 Lawrence was delighted Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, meeting months ago when Michael to be a bridesmaid for her along with Aimee-Leigh, got down on one knee. mum, as was her sister before returning to their Michael, who until recently Vikki Curtis and Michael’s home in South Shields to A meeting of Monday 14th May in the lived in Burnie Gardens, sister Katie Wilkinson. start their life together as Parish Council will be Prince Bishops’ Primary Shildon, chose long-time Thirty seven guests a married couple. taking place from 6pm on School, Dene Valley. Table top draw winners 1 Norman Terrace Chilton, DL17 0EP 01388 721284 The unclaimed prize Blue ticket 896-900 bottle metallic handbag. R A Taylor winners of the recent of Whisky, winner Teddy Yellow ticket 266-270, RDT. Dip. CDT RCS (Eng) Table Top Draw at the Bear Marty. hair-do . Clinical Dental Technician Three Tuns are: Yellow ticket 31-35 bottle Blue ticket 651-655, of Vodka, Kay Cleasby. manicure set. New Dentures Blue ticket 441-445, round Yellow ticket 136-140 Spa While-you-wait denture repairs Seats of golf, Joanne Graham. toiletries. Blue ticket 991-995, brown If you think you are a Easy parking - no steps available candle. winner, call 01388 774519 Yellow ticket 81-85, to claim your prize.

There are still seats available for The Town Crier’s coach trip to Chester Gibson's Funeral and Chester Zoo on Bank Services Holiday Monday - 4th June. Established over 140 years. Pick-up will be at the bus station at 8am and the Association Street, Shildon. coach will return from Our office hours are Chester at 4.30pm. Monday to Friday 10.00am until 2.00pm. Contact Les on 01388 775896 or call into the Town Crier or by appointment on Office in Civic Hall Square. The fare is £15. (Entry to 01388 772244 the zoo is not included). 24 hour on call service. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 561 Friday 11th May 2012 Page 7 Sport Local leagues, competitions and events... Cricket season underway Shildon Town Bowling Club

Another outdoor bowls The Vets played a draw at season has started for home to Langley Park while Shildon Town Bowling in the mixed league, the Club and, despite the cold B team suffered a heavy weather, all league games defeat on a cold evening at were played last week. . There were wins for three The first club competition teams. The A Team in the of the season was played mixed league at home to on Saturday, with Selwyn Leeholme, the Ladies’ Jenkin and Anne Camp Team away at Northaller- winning the Dickinson ton and the Men's Team Trophy, beating David away at Middleton-st- Bowron and Bert Dixon in George. the final. Homing society

The Shildon Railway Cricket Team. The winners of last week's (4th) Gray Brothers, Old Shildon Homing (5th) Gray Brothers, (6th) Shildon Railway Cricket the 21st over for the loss of took a weakened side to Society race, which took Jewkes, Son & Harbron. Club finally got its season three wickets. Evenwood and on losing the place on Sunday 5th May The birds were liberated underway with fixtures in On Monday the Sportsfield toss were put in to bat on from Leicester back home at 7.30am and the first one the Readers Durham County wicket was fit for play and what stand-in skipper Neil to Shildon, were (1st) was home at 10.38am, just League on Saturday and a strong Evenwood team Franklin described as an Thompson & Wilkinson, over 3 hours later. The first on Bank Holiday Monday. soon had the home side in atrocious playing surface. (2nd) Mr. & Mrs. Peacock bird covered a distance of However, the weather still trouble. The side was skittled out & T. & J. Brown, (3rd) 142 miles, around 47 miles played its part as several Wickets tumbled and at for 28 but made a brave Jewkes, Son & Harbron, an hour. games did not take place 53 for 9 things looked fight of it in taking five due to grounds being unfit, very bleak but a fighting wickets in the second Driving Lessons including the 2nd XI’s home last wicket stand of 42 innings. Despite these DOUGLAS match against champions between Michael Roberts defeats, Shildon remain ELECTRICAL Esh Winning. (43) and Martin Howe saw optimistic about the season & TV AERIAL On Saturday the Shildon the team reach 95 with M. ahead with the promise of SERVICES opening batsmen took to McConnell taking 9 for 21. improved performances Friendly, patient and professional Tel: 01388 774154 the field in a hail storm and, Shildon took the fight to and hope of new blood tuition. Mob: 0777 844 9812 Learn to drive in one week or take despite the side holding out the visitors and took out arriving to strengthen the your time with weekly lessons for 41 overs, a poor total of five Evenwood batsmen squad. Saturday sees the FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL & Tel: (01388) 772545 T.V AERIAL NEEDS. LOCAL - 91 ( G.Upton 28) presented before the winning runs 1st XI at home to Tudhoe, or 0796 705 1643 RELIABLE and REASONABLE Esh with little problem and were scored. Due to late with the 2nd XI away in the FREE ESTIMATES www.121driving.net they completed the win in withdrawals the 2nd team reverse fixture.

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