Issue No 254 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 9th February 2019

NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR FREE 12- WEEK COURSE

CITIZENS ADVICE County Durham(CACD) is running a free 12-week course, in the Four Clocks Cen- tre in Newgate Street for one day per week which started on Wednesday 6th February although it’s not too late to sign up. The course runs each Wednesday from 9.30am until 4pm and offers support to overcome any practical barriers to participation in terms of access, such as help with the cost of transport by

There is an “option to continue beyond the 12 weeks to work with a core services trainer

reimbursing bus fares and, in some circum- stances taxis and lunch Greg Wallace, one of the most familiar faces in British cooking, will headline this year’s Food Festival. from the café in Four Clocks. Staff will tailor the pro- MASTERCHEF’S GREGG WALLACE gramme to meet the needs of the participants, working in a small group TO HEADLINE FOOD FESTIVAL and with individual sup- HIS PASSION for good Bishop Auckland Food be revealed ahead of its Gregg has co-presented port when necessary. food made him the per- Festival. return on Saturday, 13th BBC’s MasterChef since A CACD spokesperson fect choice to co-host Gregg Wallace is the and Sunday, 14th April. 2005. The programme’s explained: “We cover CV BBC MasterChef and now first of the celebrity chefs Known for his extensive success led to the equally the nation’s most famous and food personalities culinary knowledge and CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 greengrocer is headlining attending the festival to unapologetic sweet tooth, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Published at: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Civic Hall Square, Shildon DL4 1AH • Editorial: 01388 775896 • Advertising: 07909 992731 • Email: [email protected] • Online: www.swd.news/bishop • You can read all our sister papers online at www.swd.news: Spennymoor News • Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter • Shildon & District Town Crier For more news from Bishop Auckland and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Saturday 9th February 2018 BISHOP AUCKLAND’S EMPTY Published by South West Durham News 3-4 First Floor Offices BUILDINGS TO BE EXPLORED Shildon Town Council RESEARCHERS, FUNDED Civic Hall Square by Historic England, are Shildon DL4 1AH preparing to delve into the Editorial: heritage of three historic 01388 775896 buildings in Bishop Auck- Advertising: land as part of a process 07909 992731 to help bring them back into use. Email: The three unoccupied [email protected] buildings are the former Online: Co-operative Store on www.swd.news/bishop Newgate Street (listed), the McIntyre Building You can read our (listed), and the Mechan- sister papers online: ics Institute on Victoria Street. They all sit within the town’s Heritage Action Zone, an area that is rec- www.swd.news/crier ognised for its unique character and heritage SPENNYMOOR potential by Historic Eng- NEWS land. www.swd.news/spenny All regeneration work within the Heritage Action Zone is project managed by Durham County Coun- cil. www.swd.news/chapter Stuart Timmiss, Durham County Council’s head of SEND US YOUR STORIES development and housing, If you have a story you said: “The results from would like us to cover, we these surveys will help us would love to hear from you. to better understand the We are especially history and heritage of the interested in good town and could be used news, be it personal to aid decision-making achievements, local about repairs and future fundraising, community redevelopment plans. service or any other “All three of the buildings Annalisa Ward, Project Manager, Heritage Action Zone Bishop Auckland, outside The Mechanics positive stories. Call us on are currently unoccupied Institute. 01388 775896 or email but the Mechanics Insti- Information can be sent re-using them.” 20 nationwide. [email protected] tute has been unused for via email to bishopauck The building surveys Working in partnership several years. [email protected] are just one of a number with Durham County DISCLAIMER “We are not sure of the or by telephone on 03000 of research projects that Council, the Brighter Bishop Press cannot be whereabouts of any of the 262 052. Historic England will be Bishop Auckland Regen- held responsible for institute’s members and Trevor Mitchell, Historic carrying out as part of the eration Partnership and advertisers offering have been unable to find England’s Regional Direc- five-year Bishop Auckland local people through an goods or services. ownership details at the tor in the North East, said: Heritage Action Zone pro- advisory group, the work As a general rule we would Land Registry. “We hope that new life can gramme. of the Heritage Action advise anyone not to “We would like to talk to be injected into these fine The plan is to revitalise Zone will build on major part with any money the owners about bringing buildings, restoring them the historic market town, investment at Auckland until an order has been the building back into use for people to enjoy once making it a vibrant place Castle. completed to your if possible. again. for locals, businesses and Further information full satisfaction. “We’re appealing to any- “The surveys will look at visitors. about the Heritage Action All information is correct, one who has local knowl- the buildings’ history, iden- In May of last year, Zone can be found at to the best of our edge about any members tify their original features Bishop Auckland was historicengland.org.uk, knowledge, at the time of of the board of trustees, and how they contribute to awarded Heritage Action clicking on the Services printing. Bishop Press and would be grateful if local history. This will help Zones status by Historic & Skills tab and selecting accepts articles in they would contact us.” to smooth the process of England, making it one of Heritage Action Zones. good faith and takes Engine Diagnostics, EML, ABS AIRBAG etc, Free Battery Testing, no responsibility for AirFREE Conditioning ServiceHILL Centre,CR StarterEST Motor, Alterations, errors and/or omissions. Air Con Supplied,AUTOELECTRICS Fitted & Repaired, Testing! SeymourKey Coding, Street, ECY Bishop Coding Auckland, DL14 6JD

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MASTERCHEF STAR AT FOOD FESTIVAL LOVE QUIZZES? JOIN

FROM PAGE 1 BUTTERWICK’S LOVE QUIZ popular spin off shows BUTTERWICK HOSPICE Teams are limited to six Celebrity MasterChef and is inviting readers, part- people. MasterChef: The Profes- ners, friends and family to “Whether you’re in love sionals. join them at their Butter- or looking for love, this Gregg will share some wick Love Quiz. is the night for you,” said behind the scenes gossip In this Valentine’s Butterwick fundraiser, while cooking up a vari- month, Pollards Inn in Milly Toner. ety of delicious dishes in Bishop Auckland is play- “Call us on 01388 Bishop Auckland Town ing host to the Love Quiz 603003 or register online Hall on Sunday, 14th April on Sunday 10th February for your tickets at: www. at 11am and 2pm. from 7pm. butterwick.org.uk by Tickets for the demon- Tickets are £7 per per- clicking on the events tab stration cost £10 or £15 son and include the quiz, and selecting Butterwick for a VIP pass, which a delicious homemade Love Quiz. includes priority seating meal and a chance to win “We can’t wait to see and a meet and greet great prizes in the raffle. you all there.” opportunity. Last year, Bishop TRUSTEE VACANCIES AT WHEELS Auckland Food Festi- val attracted more than 2 WORK COUNTY DURHAM 27,000 people, resulting in record sales for traders WHEELS 2 Work County gic decisions and issues and boosting the profits Durham is a charity which surrounding governance. of local businesses. delivers a moped-loan “We are looking for Feedback was over- scheme to help people professional knowledge, whelmingly positive and access employment, experience and skills in at organisers are drawing training or education least one of the following on visitors’ comments to that would otherwise be areas: Accountancy, HR, ensure the festival is big- inaccessible due to poor PR & Marketing, Fundrais- ger and better in 2019. public transport connec- ing & IT backgrounds. Festival-goers can look tions or out-of-hour work “If you would like to sup- forward to even more patterns. port us and be part of a stalls selling a tempting The project, which is great transport initiative array of local produce and governed by the Wheels 2 please get in touch. delicious dishes from all Work Charitable Incorpo- “Expressions of interest over the world. rated Organisation (CIO) should be supplied with There will also be live Greg Wallace, one of the most familiar faces in British cooking, comprising Chair, Treas- a CV and covering letter will headline this year’s Food Festival. music, children’s enter- urer and 3 other Trustees, detailing the applicant’s tainment and a varied grocers, the company he people, discovering their is looking for volunteers employment history, programme of work- started in 1989, which passion for food and sam- to help support the man- vocational experience, shops and live cookery achieved an eventual pling local specialities is a agement and develop- hobbies and interests and demonstrations, with the turnover of more than real treat.” ment of the charity and other voluntary work that full line-up to be revealed £7.5 million. To book tickets to see has vacancies for Trustee they have done/are doing. within the next few weeks. Wallace’s business suc- Gregg and to stay up to positions on its Manage- “These should be for- Wallace, a Londoner cess led to an invitation date with the latest fes- ment Board. warded to the Chair, Fei- who started his career to co-present Veg Talk on tival news, visit www. “Our Trustees provide sal Jassat; feisal.jassat@ at the world famous Cov- BBC Radio 4 and numer- bishopaucklandfoodfestival. advice and guidance to w2wcd.org.uk. ent Garden Fruit and Veg ous television projects co.uk, like the Bishop the delivery team which Applicants will be invited Market, is aware of the followed, including BBC Auckland Food Festival’s comprises one full time to an informal meeting for power of markets and fes- One’s , Facebook page or follow Project Manager, one a friendly chat with some tivals to spark conversa- Eat Well for Less, Inside @bishfoodfest on Face- part time Project Officer of the existing Trustees. tions about food, as well the Factory, Turn Back book, or Insta- and one part time Project For more information as allowing producers Time, Harvest, Supermar- gram. Assistant,” said a spokes- contact Project Manager and suppliers to interact ket Secrets, MasterChef To find out more about person. “They offer gen- Gina Davies by emailing directly with their custom- and Who Do You Think other events and activi- eral support, help direct [email protected]. ers. You Are? ties connected to the Dur- the future of the project uk or by phoning 07460 For him, market trading “I’m very much looking ham 19 Year of Culture and are involved in strate- 068668. was the springboard to forward to my visit,” said campaign, visit www.dur- George Allen’s Green- Gregg. “Meeting new ham.gov.uk/durham19. IN TROUBLE WITH THE LAW? Crime and Road Traffic Offences • Matrimonial 16 Tenters St, Family • Children • General Litigation Bishop Auckland Petite Heat DL14 7AD Female Plumbing & Heating Services

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Mrs Anne Graham (Headteacher) with Michael and the school pupils. INFANTS CELEBRATE CHINESE NEW YEAR COCKTON HILL Infants’ ary story of the Ghost questions and were picked School recently enjoyed a Lion to the children. to either perform the lion’s great start to the Chinese Every child in the school dance or beat the drums. New Year when Michael, a took part in a wonderful This good luck dance was good friend of the school, assembly, including the very well received by the Milly Toner and Immogen Salt with presenters Mary and John at brought along his Chinese nursery children. children and all were keen Aycliffe Radio Station. Lions and told the legend- They answered lots of to participate. BUTTERWICK TAKE TO THE AIRWAVES FREE 12-WEEK TRAINING COURSE ON SUNDAY 3rd February be done without the vol- FROM PAGE 1 standing and knowledge business and employer Milly Toner and Immogen unteers. about their rights, person- contacts who can help Salt from Butterwick Hos- John, from the radio sta- writing, job searching, ally and in the work place. with offering interview pice in Bishop Auckland tion is a volunteer council- interview skills, expec- “There is an option to practice, work experi- visited the Aycliffe Radio lor with Butterwick Hos- tations of employers, continue beyond the 12 ence, volunteering oppor- Station studio to talk to pice and he explained the appropriate behaviours in weeks to work with a tunities and, of course, Mary and John about the challenges he has come the work place, attitude, trainer from our core ser- employment opportuni- Hospice and how people across over the last year effective communication, vice to undertake the Cit- ties. deal with grief. and a half, along with the diversity in the work place izens Advice Adviceline “Anyone who feels they Milly and Immogen dis- vast rewards the volun- for example. Call Training(ACT), which would benefit from our cussed the misconcep- tary job comes with. “Participants will gain would give valuable Call course then please con- tions people have of a Butterwick wanted to an insight into the work Centre experience , volun- tact our Network Officer, Hospice, clarifying all the say a huge thank you to of Citizens Advice and teering opportunities and Eve Galloway on 07876 different services Butter- Mary and John, from con- will have the advantage reception/administrative 346 047 or email eve.gal wick Hospice provide in versations with John and of being able to tap into duties within Citizens loway@citizensadvicecd. the local area. Mary on Aycliffe Radio our core service staff and Advice. org.uk. Butterwick have a day every other Sunday. volunteers if they them- “We are able to seam- “In the first instance, care service, and out selves require support, lessly refer participants Eve will meet with pro- reach centre, along with MAGIC advice or information into a growing range of spective participants to about housing, debt or opportunities and train- discuss how we can help family support, home HAND CAR WASH care and much more. benefits. ing offered by other them on their journey They explained to Mary “In completing Citizens DurhamWorks partners towards employment and and John about their Advice e-learning mod- throughout the county. to enrol them onto our experience working in From 9am - 6pm ules they will gain under- “We will be building up course.” Butterwick and how Every day, important volunteers are 7 days a week Services to the Hospice. 07898 828180 meikles House Plans & Extensions The work Butterwick 01325 300646 / 07795 965 670 Hospice does could not 26 Railway Street, Bishop Auckland DL14 7LR solicitors FAMILY CHILDREN WILLS PROBATE LPAs LITIGATION Naylor’s Electrical Fault Finding Unit 9 MENTAL HEALTH Extra Sockets Abraham Enterprise Park EMPLOYMENT Rewires Inspections St Helens Auckland CONVEYANCING Bishop Auckland CRIMINAL All electrical work County Durham undertaken DL14 9TT YOUR LOCAL LEGAL EXPERTS Call Richard 0800 999 8870 | www.bishopselfstorage.co.uk 01388 720994 01388 451 122 07779 557148

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Foreman Franky Shields, Operative Andrew Bridgewater, Contract Manager Neil Summerson and Derek Sirett and Alistair Whitby with the new leaflet. Highway Services Manager, Mark Readman at the site. WORK TO STABILISE ROAD COMPLETED TIPS TO KEEP YOUR QUAD ESSENTIAL WORK to sta- Roman Fort and Kynren. structed riverbank areas SAFE FROM THIEVES bilise the scenic Dial Stob Whilst the carriageway with imported granular A NEW police pilot help protect valuables. Hill at Binchester, is now was officially reopened in fill and geogrids and scheme has been “Agricultural equipment complete. December, essential work addressed the drainage launched in Bishop Auck- such as quads are an The work targeted a on the parallel embank- of the embankment. land to give crime preven- essential piece of kit for 180m stretch of riverbank ments finished this week. “Not only has this project tion advice to buyers of most farmers and are that suffered from contin- Mark Readman, Durham made the road more stable, quad bikes. valuable assets which are ued erosion and slippages. County Council’s high- but we have also carried Durham Constabulary expensive to replace. The road follows the pic- ways services manager, out planting and fencing has teamed up with Lloyd “We hope this guidance turesque River Wear and said: “We have installed work to compliment the Ltd, an agricultural and provided at the point of neighbours Binchester rock armour walls, recon- surrounding landscape.” construction machinery sale of goods will help company at St Helen combat theft. Auckland, to offer useful “We want to encour- tips to customers. age owners to take extra Crime prevention officer steps to ensure their vehi- Derek Sirett, of Durham cles are safe and secure.” Constabulary, said: “We Alistair Whitby, the have designed a leaflet dealer principal at Lloyds, to provide extra informa- which is the first seller tion to quad bike own- on board, said: “We are ers which Lloyds will delighted to support the distribute in their sales local police in their pilot Valentine’s Day! pack with any quads and scheme which offers ride-on mowers sold. handy advice to our cus- “The leaflet details infor- tomers.” Monday – Friday 9am-5:30pm mation and advice on Durham Constabulary tracking devices, ground will roll out the scheme Saturday – 9am-2pm anchors, a permanent to other sellers across marking scheme, CCTV, County Durham and Dar- lighting and other tips to lington.

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The alleyway where Mr Ferguson was trading illegally in Bishop Auckland. LEGAL BILL FOR ILLEGAL STREET TRADER A FRUIT and veg seller is trading in the area around police and our highways facing a bill of more than Newgate Street following and planning teams. £1,400 after being found a similar incident in 2016. “They are created to guilty of illegal street trad- At the time, he had been control trading in public Ten Poems for Breakfast is published this month. ing in Bishop Auckland. given a map highlighting areas to ensure that trad- Durham County Council where such activity was ing locations and the trad- LOCAL POET WINS NATIONAL received a report in March prohibited. ers themselves are prop- last year that Andrew Wil- In response, Ferguson erly scrutinised to protect POETRY COMPETITION liam Ferguson had set said the council was the public. LOCAL POET, Catherine and writing. She has pub- up a stall in an alleyway wrong and that he would “Some areas of the Edmunds, who lives in lished both poetry and fic- between Newgate Street continue to trade unless county have been identi- Bishop Auckland, will fea- tion and her latest collec- and Kingsway. the matter was clarified in fied as being suitable for ture in a new anthology tion How to Win at King’s Ferguson, from Cock- court. street trading and some after coming out top in a Cross was published by field, was told by an Pleading not guilty at have not. national competition run erbacce-press last year. officer that street trading Peterlee Magistrates “Therefore, it is by Candlestick Press to She also plays fiddle was prohibited on New- Court, Ferguson accepted extremely important that write a poem about break- with local Irish folk/rock gate Street and within making sales on the traders comply with these fast or the start of the day. band Share the Darkness. the area surrounding it, street but said he had regulations and if any- Her winning poem Elsewhere in the selec- including the alleyway in been doing so since 2017 one has any concerns in Breakfast with Mother is tion there are poems which he was operating. and felt he should have relation to street trading a bittersweet evocation of about walking barefoot Officers from the been notified earlier. matters, including where disappointed dreams in in the garden to collect authority’s licensing team Magistrates found Fer- trading may and may not which a character called eggs and buzzing around paid a second visit to the guson, of Victoria Ter- be carried out they should Margaret Penfold listens the house after several site later in the day and race, guilty of trading on contact the department to her mother reading dull espressos before anyone found that Ferguson had and around a prohibited to seek information and extracts from the morn- else is awake. not moved. street, fining him £450 advice. ing paper as she reflects We’re introduced to The 52-year-old claimed and ordering him to pay “Prosecution is a seri- ruefully on her failed artis- all manner of morning that the area was £926 in costs and a £45 ous step and one we only tic ambitions. delights, reminding us unadopted land and he victim surcharge. take when we have con- Catherine was educated that it’s never too early in had a legal right to trade Owen Cleugh, Durham sidered all other options. as a classical musician at the day to read a poem. there. He also stated that County Council’s con- “In this case, we were Dartington College of Arts The anthology, Ten he had no intention of sumer protection man- left with little alternative. and Goldsmith’s College Poems for Breakfast is removing or moving the ager, said: “Street trading Mr Ferguson was ada- . published this month and stall. designations are intro- mant that he was doing After 20 years as a pro- priced £4.95. It is availa- Officers reminded him duced following consul- no wrong and did not fessional musician she ble at www.candlestick that he had been warned tation with the public and heed the advice of the turned her attention to art press.co.uk. previously about street authorities including the council.”

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Durham County Council is asking people to participate in its online consultation. Hard copies are also available. HAVE YOUR SAY ON ALLOTMENTS PEOPLE ARE being invited us maintain these impor- to take part in a consulta- tant green spaces by tak- tion aimed at maintain- ing part in our consulta- ing key green spaces in tion to ensure allotments Bishop Auckland Cemetery, c. 1898. (D/CL 5/223) County Durham Record Office. County Durham. are available for those Allotment tenants, wait- who genuinely want to ARCHIVE TALK ON LOCATING ing list applicants and grow food. residents are all urged to “Taking part will also have their say, as Durham help shape how and when ANCESTORS’ FINAL RESTING PLACE County Council reviews new policies come in by A FASCINATING fam- courses that give people sessions also include an allotment provision. This establishing a set of tran- ily history course will who are already comfort- hour of browsing time in includes looking at how sition rules to allow time be repeated this month, able with the basics of which visitors can use the activities on them for some non allotment teaching people how to family history an oppor- the record office’s facil- should be managed. activities to change.” track down their fami- tunity to look at records in ities and receive one-to- Cllr Ossie Johnson, Cab- People can register their ly’s burial and cemetery more detail. one support with their inet member for tourism, views from now until Sun- records. Dawn Layland, educa- research. culture, leisure and rural day 31st March by visiting Back by popular tion and outreach archi- The burial and cemetery issues, said: “Allotments www.durham.gov.uk/con demand, the talk will vist, said: “Family histo- records talk runs twice, are very special places for sultation. explain how best to deter- rians often want to know from 6pm to 8pm on Tues- people. They allow them Hardcopy surveys are mine where an ancestor where their ancestors are day 12th February and to produce their own fruit also available at Durham was buried, looking at buried but it can be a dif- from 10am to 12 noon on and vegetables, giving a County Council libraries what records exist, where ficult area to research as Thursday 14th February. sense of pride and a con- and customer access they can be found and there is such a wide range Tickets, priced at £10 nection with nature. points. what information they of records that may need per person, must be “Allotments also offer Durham County Council contain. to be searched. booked in advance and health benefits, from owns 159 allotment sites The session, which “This talk will show peo- can be booked online at improving diets to increas- across the county, 106 will be led by a Durham ple how to go about find- recordofficshop.durham. ing wellbeing through of which are managed by County Record Office ing their family’s graves.” gov.uk/pgEventResult spending time outside.” the council and the fur- archivist, is part of a As well as an hour-long or over the telephone on The consultation will ther 53 sites managed by series of Branching Out talk, all Branching Out 03000 267 619. inform new policies clar- allotment associations on ifying what tenants will their behalf. HELP TO AVOID THE WINTER MONEY BLUES and will not be able to do on their allotments in the ARE YOU or someone your finances. and guidance to support Graham’s future. Fencing & Gardening you know struggling with Home Group run weekly you with budgeting, ben- Oliver Sherratt, Durham budgeting your finances, drop ins at Woodhouse efits or tenancy issues. County Council’s head Services claiming benefits, filling Close Church in Bishop If you are unable to of direct services, said: Free Estimates in forms or documents, Auckland every Monday attend the drop in due “Allotments provide a For a professional, getting in touch with between 9am and 3pm, to any disabilities, then great space for people to other services or expe- and also at The Well in you can contact Home reliable service, enjoy horticultural activ- call Graham on riencing tenancy issues West Auckland every Groups Gateway where ities, and it is important with your current or pre- Tuesday between 1pm you will be referred to that we protect them. 01388 604873 or vious tenancy? and 3pm. see if you are eligible “We want people to help 07799 616072 Support is available to Their friendly advisors for their floating sup- help you start the new are available to provide port service on 0191 332 JK’s Plastics & Roofing year with a fresh start for free, confidential advice 4935. 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Champions: Andrew McRae, Luke Mitchell, Jake Haygarth and Harvey McDonald with Table Tennis England Chair Sandra Deaton. BISHOP CLAIM BRITISH TITLE THE JUNIOR British Table a top of the table clash Tennis League sees the against Generation 2. Jonas with dad and coach, Anthony and local legendary coach and judge, Micky Degnan. best clubs from all over A tight match saw the the UK come together teams draw 3-3 to keep to compete across eight things tied at the top and JONAS SELECTED TO BOX FOR REGION Boys divisions and four to keep the pressure on TWELVE-YEAR-OLD JONAS nine, which he admits is fully the results will take Girls divisions, with over both teams. Railton, a member of some years ago now. care of themselves.” 300 talented table ten- Next up was Brunswick, Bishop Auckland Amateur Jonas is fully dedicated Bishop Auckland Boxing nis players taking part London and the boys Boxing Club, has been on pursuing his career Club is holding a show at Derby Arena over two again came out on top selected to box for the in boxing and has made at Tindale WMC on 18th weekends. 4-2. Tyne Tees & Wear Boxing many sacrifices to train April from 7pm, where Going into the final week- Sunday saw Bishop take region after attending sev- hard five nights a week. Jonas will be competing end of the Junior British on bottom side Table eral Select Squad days. He will be boxing in the along with other mem- League, both the Bishop Tennis Daily winning 5-1, Jonas, from North End Minor/School Boy Cham- bers of the boxing gym. Auckland Boys and Girls while Generation 2 could Gardens and a year 7 pionships and other vari- If any local businesses sides had everything to only draw with Brunswick. pupil at St John’s School, ous box cups in England would like to help by spon- play for. It meant a win against boxed Manchester MTK and Ireland in the very soring a bout or providing The Boys team sat joint 3rd placed Rotherham Select opponent Mason near future. any donations towards top of Division 4A, with was needed and the Wainwright and won “So far, he has had six raffle prizes, they can get Generation 2 from Ports- Bishop Auckland players unanimously in a well fights and won five,” said in touch with Dan Waite mouth and Rotherham didn’t disappoint, win- fought fight. Anthony. “His career will on 07957 710326 or Kevin Scorpions, while the Girls ning a tight and exciting Whenever Jonas boxes no doubt have peaks and Adams 07985 300333. were 4th in Division 3. encounter to claim the he always stands out and valleys, highs and lows The boxing club is Going into the last round British title. turns heads in the box- which any athlete must be becoming very popular of matches it was still Bishop Auckland Table ing community and he mentally prepared for if with the local community possible for the girls to Tennis club runs sessions was congratulated on his they are to succeed. and both boys and girls win the league, but a spe- every night of the week for achievement by local leg- “Jonas doesn’t let med- are welcome to attend. cific set of results were all ages and abilities and endary coach and judge, als, titles or wins define There are keep fit needed, which didn’t hap- new players are always 81-year-old Micky Degnan. who he is and never tries classes are on from 6pm pen. welcome. If you fancy Jonas has trained since to be better than anyone until 6:45pm Monday’s The boys knew any learning or getting back the age of nine with his else. and Wednesdays and dropped points could see into the sport check out dad and coach, Anthony. “He just does the very carded boxers train from them lose the league but the club’s website www. Anthony also started at best that he can, enjoys 6:45 until 7:45pm on Mon- they started with a 4-2 win bishopaucklandttc.co.uk Bishop Auckland Boxing every minute of the train- days, Wednesdays and over Byng Hall, Kent. or call Matt on 07411 Club when he was aged ing and boxing and hope- Fridays. They followed this with 018856. Tyres & Tests Ltd ISHOP UCKLAND CLUTCHES | BRAKES B All A BATTERIES | EXHAUSTS Makes GROUP AUTO - AUTOCARE GARAGE APPROVED of COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF SERVICES DIAGNOSTICS Tyres MEMBER OF THE GOOD GARAGE SCHEME MASTER GARAGE 2013 www.approvedgarage.co.uk Class Four, Five, 7 MOTs Member of the motor industry code of Practice Please don’t hesitate to contact us as we’re more than happy to help! 9 Chester Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7LP Tel: 01388 604485 / 661339 / 605687 www.bishopaucklandtyreandtests.co.uk www.bishopauckland-tyres.co.uk Email: [email protected]

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