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Issue No 038 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 18th January 2020

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AN EXCITING commis- sion is on offer for artists across County Durham to create playful and interac- tive work for a revamped venue. Bishop Auckland Town Hall will reopen in the spring following a £1.5 million refurbishment by its owner, Durham County Council. To celebrate the reo- pening, the council’s community arts team has launched a special visual arts commission, giving artists the opportunity to exhibit their work at a new ground floor gallery Durham County Council surveyor Panayiotis Herodotou, left, with Katrina and Paul O’Hehir at the former Spennymoor Day Centre. space from Saturday 18th July to Saturday 5th Sep- tember. IRISH DANCE AND ENTERPRISE TO The team is looking for a concept that is inter- active, playful, comple- TRANSFORM EMPTY BUILDING mentary to the space and appealing to a wide audi- A VACANT community But now, thanks to Katrina, who is from partner in a chartered ence. building will be full of life enterprising local couple Durham and has Irish accountancy business A commission fee of up once more when it reo- Paul and Katrina O’He- roots, rose to fame as with his father, which to £4,000 will be available pens as an Irish dance hir and Durham County Michael Flatley’s lead has operated from Clyde for the winning proposal studio and the headquar- Council’s property man- dancer in the Lord of Terrace in Spennymoor to cover all materials, ters of a family business. agement team, the build- The Dance. She currently for 30 years. The busi- installation costs and art- The former Spenny- ing is set to welcome teaches 40 children aged ness will also relocate to ist fees. moor Day Centre in Dun- the public through its three and over, as well as the building, where ren- das Street in the town doors once again as the an adult class catering to ovation work is already centre has stood empty new base of the O’Hehir all ages and abilities. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 since 2012. School of Irish Dance. Paul, meanwhile, is

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Published by South West Durham News 3-4 First Floor Offices Shildon Town Council Civic Hall Square Shildon DL4 1AH Editorial: 01388 775896 Advertising: 07909 992731 Email: A drawing of what the newly developed village hall will look like and, below, the current building. [email protected] Online: NEW HETT HALL GETS FULL BACKING www.swd.news RESIDENTS ARE giving full which it believes will be a backing to plans to replace You can read our perfect fit for the village. their crumbling but much- sister papers online: And when a survey went loved village hall. out to the villagers ask- The ‘temporary’ ex-Army ing for their views, every- Nissen Hut in Hett, was one who responded was put up in 1961 thanks to in favour of the design, www.swd.news/chapter a shilling-a-week sub- which includes a bigger scription by villagers - and main hall plus meet- is still in use today but ing room and updated showing severe signs that kitchen, toilets and stor- www.swd.news/crier it is at the end of its life, age space. with both the framework It incorporates the views Griffiths said: “Replacing One long-standing resi- and corrugated metal of people in an earlier sur- the present building with dent and supporter said: cladding rusting away. vey, retains something of a similar but fit-for-pur- “I have lived in Hett over Since the village pub the present shape, fits in pose facility will be chal- 50 years with a house www.swd.news/bishop closed some years ago, with the village’s Conser- lenging, but it is vital that directly opposite. To lose the hall has become vation Area status and we try to provide a space the hall would be a disas- SEND US YOUR STORIES Hett’s only community has received preliminary that our community can ter for the village, taking If you have a story you space and is home to the planning guidance. use and retain our com- away it’s very heart. would like us to cover, we local Women’s Institute This will allow the pro- munity spirit. “I am therefore delighted would love to hear from you. and a popular venue for posal to go forward for “Our biggest challenge that the proposed new We are especially regular quiz nights, shows full planning permission. will be to deal with the hall has gained universal interested in good and social get-togethers. Without it, the association legacy of our mining her- approval from the resi- news, be it personal Locals had told Hett cannot seek significant itage and refill the voids dents. The new hall, with achievements, local Village Hall Association funding for the equally where coal extraction has superior facilities, should fundraising, community (HVHA) they wanted significant cost; not just occurred. attract even more events service or any other a replacement Nissen for the building but also “We will be looking for in the future.” positive stories. Call us on hut, but a more up-to- ground works needed to partners to help us with Further details can be 01388 775896 or email date alternative had to overcome medieval mine their expertise in this work found on the website at [email protected] be found, so the associ- workings which lie under but look forward to wel- hettvillagehall.co.uk or ation came up with an the site. coming the community to by email to secretary. DISCLAIMER eye-catching building HVHA Chairman Les our new building soon.” [email protected]. 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TOWN’S LEISURE CENTRE TO BE REFURBISHED SPENNYMOOR DAY CENTRE AS PART OF COUNTY-WIDE PROJECT TO GET NEW LEASE OF LIFE best of luck with both of MORE MODERN, vibrant trends. means looking at what FROM PAGE 1 their enterprises in the and innovative leisure This could include our centres currently underway and could be future.” services are promised adventure play and climb, offer and updating it or completed as early as Paul said: “This is a for County Durham as health spas, ten pin bowl- even refurbishing areas March. great opportunity for us part of £63 million plans ing and toning suites. and introducing new Cllr Kevin Shaw, Dur- to get the office space we approved this week. Cllr Carl Marshall, Cab- equipment. However, in ham County Council’s really need. Members of Durham inet member for Durham Seaham, Bishop Auck- Cabinet member for stra- “I grew up 100 yards County Council’s Cabinet County Council, said: “We land and Chester-le- tegic housing and assets, away and I’ve seen the have given the green light have already been very Street, the centres would said: “We were delighted building deteriorate over to proposals which have successful in introducing require significant work when Katrina and Paul the years so it’s great to been developed to ensure pioneering new ways to so the most viable option presented their plan to see it being used again. the authority’s leisure get active at our leisure is to look at building a us, as we had been keen “It’s great to be a part services meet the chang- centres, including pool- new centre. to find a buyer who would of its transformation and ing needs of residents based activities such as “I am, therefore, particu- bring the building back it’s fantastic for the com- and visitors. aqua cycle and aqua pole larly pleased that we are into community use. munity too. As well as replacing sessions, which have able to commit such a “Our property manage- “We are extremely outdated facilities in Sea- proven very popular. significant sum to make ment team supported the happy with the guidance ham, Chester-le-Street “It’s important that we this happen as part of a couple throughout the and help we’ve received and Bishop Auckland build on this by contin- project that is going to process, and we would from the council through- with new purpose-built uing to follow changing see the transformation of like to wish them the very out the process.” centres, the £62.8 mil- tastes and trends in the our leisure centres over lion plans include refur- fitness industry if we are the coming years.” bishing and refreshing to increase participation Before finalising any CLUB PROBES ‘A SUBJECT other centres, including in physical activity in the plans for its centres, the Spennymoor, and intro- county and provide peo- council will work with res- THAT CANNOT BE IGNORED’ ducing a new programme ple with the type of ser- idents and leisure centre A SUBJECT that cannot 10.30 and the meeting, of classes and activities vices they want. users to decide how ser- be ignored will be “gone after questions, will end which reflects changing “In some areas this vices should look. into” at the next meeting at about 12 noon. of Spennymoor Probus There is ample car park- S CRABTREE Club. 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APPLETON LODGE MEMORY CAFE RESIDENTS LIVING with, Groups, will be taking supporting and affected part, so the session will by dementia and Alzheim- be full of fun,” said a er’s are being encouraged spokesperson. to go along to the monthly The next cafe takes Memory Cafe at Appleton place on Thursday Lodge in Spennymoor. 30th January, between There are no formalities 10.30am and 12 noon at at the monthly session, Appleton Lodge on Der- just refreshments and a went Terrace. chance to meet others. For more information on “This month, Games for the sessions, call 01388 the Brain, run by Home 815549.

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IIntroducingntroducing yyourour nnewew BBoschosch CCarar SServiceervice CCentreentre REVERSING ADVENT TO SUPPORT SPENNYMOOR FOODBANK CHRISTMAS IS a time for advent, from Christmas Curve Group. Earlier this giving, which is exactly puddings and tins of tuna, year we launched our own why Spennymoor-based to shower gel and toilet charity foundation, and Learning Curve Group roll - staff filled boxes we also have an active decided to give back to and bags with household CSR committee who look those most in need. staples to take to Spen- at initiatives to support With the use of food- nymoor foodbank at St our local community. Bishop Auckland College is seeking to recruit a banks rising and the need Paul’s Centre. “We’re really grateful for 1.0 Lecturer Coordinator in Maths for donations increasing, Director of People at the support of our staff, the national training pro- Learning Curve Group, at a time of year where 37 hours per week – Permanent position vider decided a ‘reverse based at Thinford, Lou- they are not only think- Harmonised Pay Scale Points: 15 – 35 advent calendar’ would ise Clough, said: “The ing about their own fam- (£18,684.00 – £33,313.00 per annum) encourage staff to grab response by our staff was ilies, they’re also thinking some extra items when overwhelming, and it’s about those most in need For further details and an application form doing their food shop been so rewarding to sup- and we’re really thankful please email [email protected] or to help prevent anyone port those in need over for their donations. contact our 24 hour answering service on going without food over the Christmas period. “We really hope this 01388 443108. the festive period. “Charity and commu- has helped make some- With a different item on nity are a big part of life one’s Christmas a little Closing date for receipt of application is: the list for each day of for our staff at Learning brighter.” Friday 31st January 2020 at 12.00 noon NEED A VAN? Andrew’s Roofing Garden Cutz Chimney Stacks - Ridge Tile JOHN’S VAN • PATIO CONSTRUCTION. LIGHT REMOVALS Repairs - Brickwork Repointed • FENCING. TERRY STEPHENSON & SONS - Flat Roofs - Slating & Tiling - • ROTARY CLEANING - UNDERTAKERS - ANYTHING MOVED Felting and Pointing - Guttering & SEALING OF PATIOS, FROM £10 | LICENSED Established 1845 - Fibre glass flat roofing PAVING & DRIVEWAYS. WASTE CARRIER • GROUND CARE & COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGED & with 20 year guarantee MAINTENANCE PERSONALLY DIRECTED BY TERRY. 01388 818286 Free Estimates Free no obligation quotation Golden Charter Funeral Plans Tel 01388 605489 or advice, please call PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST. 07914 032280 07986 217936 01388 812886 or 07967 431821 1B DUNNING ROAD, FERRYHILL. Tel: 01740 651350 Mobile: 0777 4704739 Bodytech automotive ltd Class 4 & 7 MOTs Servicing & Repairs VALLEY WROUGHT IRON Plans Drawn Timing Belts, Clutches HIGH QUALITY GATES, WALL RAILING for Diagnostics & Air Conditioning Planning Applications Laser 4 Wheel Alignment & GARDEN FENCES and Free Estimates & Advice Building Regs All Cars & Vans up to 3,500kg Experienced Tradesmen Freindly, Reliable, Fast Service 0800 781 4750 Bodyshop with Class A Spray Oven for all vehicle and motorbike repairs & re-sprays Contact Stephen on 07976 554 046 [email protected] Email: [email protected] 01388 811611 | [email protected] Web: www.valleywroughtiron.co.uk www.sljprojects.co.uk Compound 18, Tudhoe Industrial Estate, Spennymoor DL16 6TL

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CURIOS OF TALENTED LOCAL DOG MABEL IN THE LOST DURHAM THE NEXT meeting of RUNNING FOR NATIONAL AWARD Tudhoe & Spennymoor A SPENNYMOOR-BASED ing Your Dog Magazine Local History Society, on dog is in the running for a editor, Sarah Wright. Monday 27th January, in national award from spe- Sam Horrell, Autarky St David’s Church Hall, cialist dog-food brand, CEO, said: “We are thrilled Tudhoe, will see photo- Autarky, in recognition of to be highlighting the hard graphs of Lost Durham her hard work. work of active dogs across presented by Michael Despite not being the the UK and giving them the Richardson. easiest dog to train, chance to be recognised The meeting begins at Mabel the Border Collie with a national award. 7.30pm if you too would has enjoyed great suc- “We hope that the public like to reminisce. cess in flyball, where two will be as inspired by the teams of dogs go head to amazing dedication of head over a line of hurdles these dogs to their chosen AERIALS and catch a tennis ball. sport as we are. Good luck Digital TV Aerial & Mabel’s owner, Janet to all of the nominees.” CCTV Installers Anderson, says: “Mabel Mabel is one of five dogs loves flyball, but she was in the running for the first ü Competitive Price not the easiest dog to category, Sports & Per- ü Quality Materials train. Over time, her con- formance Dogs, and they ü Fast & Reliable fidence increased and, in have all been nominated 0 1 3 8 8 7 2 0 9 9 4 2018, she ran in the Crufts by national organisations naylorsaerials.co.uk team, reaching the semi-fi- relevant to their chosen nals. 2019 proved to be her sport. breakthrough year, and at The award ceremony The Penny Gill Crufts she ran with her for the Autarky Hardest Karmandos teammates, Mabel is one of five dogs in the running to be crowned Autarky’s Working Dog will take SPEN NYMOOR’S finishing in third place. Sports & Performance Dog of the Year. place at Dodson & Horrell MAJOR ROCK VENUE “To finish the year, at the the challenge to recognise crowned with the title. Chatsworth International Sunday 19th January Commandos Annual Fly- dogs who show incredible The competition com- Horse Trials 2020 in May, ERIC & THE VIKINGS ball Awards night she was dedication in their sphere. prises of four categories: where the overall winner voted as the Best Bitch Whether they excel in Sports & Performance will be presented with a Friday 24th January BIG SISTER and Best Collie by the club their chosen sport, serve Dogs, Service Dogs, top prize, including a ham- members. Mabel could not their country, show uncon- Healthcare & Assistance per of canine products Sunday 26th January have achieved any of this ditional support to their Dogs and Media Star worth £500 and a year’s LZ/DC without her teammates.” owner or have recently Dogs – and the public will worth of Autarky food. Autarky is a food spe- stolen the nation’s hearts have its chance to vote for To vote for Mabel, visit Friday 31st January cially formulated for active, on the big screen, Autarky the winner of each cate- www.autarkyfoods.com/ ROCK SOLID hard-working dogs - and it is giving all hard-working gory. The overall winner hardestworkingdog when 17 CHEAPSIDE, SPENNY is excited to be taking on dogs the chance to be will be chosen by a team voting opens on 20th Jan- of expert judges, includ- uary. WE WANT YOU! Supportive Is a not-for-profit Charity with 25 years experience in delivering high 16 Tenters Street quality care across many parts of Durham. We are currently expanding Bishop Auckland DL14 7AD our Care Teams and looking to recruit more Community Care StaffNOW! Locations include Newton Aycliffe, Coundon, Shildon, Bishop Auckland, • PC and Laptop Repairs • Server installation and many other surrounding areas. • Virus Removal • Network setup MEET & GREET SESSION TO BE HELD 1 TILL 2PM WEDNESDAY 29th JAN 2020 • Data Recovery • Backups 7A Dean & Chapter Ind Est, Ferryhill, DL17 8LH • Website Design • Cloud Services Particulars of jobs available: 01388 330985 | www.abyte.co.uk • Locally based in Ferryhill • Various shift patterns available (not school times) • Car driver/owner essential • Competitive rates of pay CHILTON COMMUNITY • Mileage allowance SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB • Free uniforms • Guaranteed hours Saturday 1st February • Excellent training package Beyond Madness with Karen Kennedy (£5) • Established for almost 25 years Saturday 7th March • Regular rotas Alexander's Palace with Kat Murry (£5) To find out more about the roles available or request an application pack please call Tracy on 01740 658872 Saturday 4th April Tribute to the Eagles with Motel California Or email [email protected] and Disco (£7) (Back by popular demand) or [email protected] All posts are subject to a fully enhanced DBS check. Tickets now available for all shows from the Club Registered charity no 1095388 or via Ticketsource

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THE ILLUSTRATED BATTLE OF NEVILLE’S CROSS BRANCEPETH ARCHIVES guests. Drinks will be Families and council staff at the Festive Feed. and History Group is available. hosting an illustrated The talk follows the LOCAL MUMS TAKE PART IN talk about the Battle of group’s AGM which takes Neville’s Cross on Friday place at 6.30 pm, so visi- 7th February at 7.30pm, tors going along just for COUNTY DURHAM’S FESTIVE FEED upstairs in Brancepeth the talk are asked to arrive MORE THAN a hundred lic health team and the advice from health pro- Village Hall. between 7.15.and 7.25pm. new mothers, pregnant Growing Healthy infant fessionals.” The talk will be given There is a stair lift for women, parents and chil- feeding team, which is 28-year-old Becky Win- by David Butler and there anyone requiring assis- dren got into the festive commissioned by the nard, from Spennymoor, is a small charge of £3 tance accessing the spirit at a seasonal cele- local authority and part said: “The Festive Feed for non-members and upstairs venue. bration of breastfeeding. of Harrogate and Dis- was amazing. It’s always Dozens of families vis- trict NHS Foundation lovely to feel so sup- ited County Durham’s Trust Breastfeeding and ported in the community, David Watson Festive Feed event, expectant mums were especially at Christmas DONNA’S Plumbing & Heating which aims to normal- encouraged to speak to time. Bathrooms | Repairs ise and raise awareness the teams about their “This year my husband TAXI Underfloor heating of breastfeeding and its breastfeeding experi- was off and came along 07447 733 110 Radiator Swaps benefits during a host of ences, questions and too, and it was great to Friendly, Reliable, Christmas activities. concerns. see him and other part- Tel David for a FREE no Female Driver. obligation quote on Highlights included a Cllr Lucy Hovvels MBE, ners being supportive of Spennymoor Based. 07455 011 379 dedicated storytelling the council’s Cabinet breastfeeding. My little Bookings in advance corner where Durham member for adult and boy is one now and had so advisable. E: [email protected] County Council’s library health services said: “The much fun toddling about service read festive tales, Festive Feed was even and trying to pinch mince and a visit from Santa, bigger and better than pies. who invited families to last year’s and was the “I think these events are join him for a selfie. perfect chance for par- really important in show- Babies and children ents and families to meet ing support to breastfeed- loved playing with toys on new people at the same ing mums, and letting the Mayor’s Charity Ball a cosy cushioned area, stage of life in a fun and community meet their Friday 31st January | The Fabs + 3 Course Meal | £25 * joined by their parents informal setting. peer supporters and NHS Wedding Fayre who also took the oppor- “Breastfeeding is a staff.” Saturday 1st February | 12 noon - 3pm | Free Entry tunity to socialise and great way to get your baby Further information enjoy a mince pie or two. off to the best start but about the benefits of Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown The Darlington Voices becoming a parent can breastfeeding and the Friday 28th February | £25 (tickets online) choir added to the festive be an exciting and scary range of support available atmosphere by singing time, so events like this to breastfeeding mothers Ronnington Christmas carols. are a great way for people is available at www.dur- Saturday 29th February| £10 | Live Music All Day The event was organ- to get to know each other ham.gov.uk/breastfeed- Raising money for the Bobby Robson Foundation * ised by the council’s pub- and to get support and ing. Drag Brunch hosted by Tess Tickle Sunday 1st March | £30 * FREE Legal Surgery Every Wednesday F e r r y h i l l R o o fi n g The Skapanes 4-6pm Saturday 23rd March | £5 * BY APPOINTMENT ONLY (20 minutes free) Contractors Looney Bingo For all types of roofing, including flat roofing, Saturday 11th April | £10 * guttering, facias & soffits AC/DC GB + The Crue 33 Cheapside, Spennymoor Free Estimates - Over 35 years working locally Sunday 12th April | £10 * Co. Durham, DL16 6QF Call: 01388 815317 Call Trev on * Tickets available from the Civic Hall [email protected] 01388 420152 or 07887 886558 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH | 01388 772902

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In Memoriam

Margaret Bell Died 10th Jan 2019 Memories of our dear Margaret will always be in our hearts.

Love Mam & sisters Catherine, Tina, Ann and all the family xxx

Need to contact Spennymoor News? T: 01388 775 896 E: [email protected] Spennymoor Town Band is celebrating after coming second in the National Mineworkers Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. GRAND PRIZE FOR TOWN BAND ON SATURDAY, 11th Jan- in Skegness. with a cash prize of of the members playing at R W LANDSCAPES uary, Spennymoor Town The band were awarded £1,000 for their efforts. the contest were under Band, conducted by Fiona second place against Hugh Stephenson, Vice the age of eighteen.” Grass cutting from £10 Casewell, represented tough competition with President of the band told Hugh added: “May I take All garden maintenance the North of England at bands from Suffolk, Staf- Spennymoor News: “As a this opportunity to thank Patios, Drives, Fencing Power Cleaning the National Minework- fordshire, Nottingham, former mining band, we the people of Spenny- ers Brass Band Champi- Derbyshire and Yorkshire are obviously delighted moor for their continued Tel Robert: 07841 395 743 Locally Based onships of Great Britain, taking part. with this result and I’m support, it is very much [email protected] held at the Butlin’s resort The band came away proud to say that a quarter appreciated.” that SlimmingfWo ling! r l d MONDAY MONDAY TUESDAY 9:30am & 11:30am 5:30 & 7:30pm 5:30pm 7:30pm Middlestone Moor Middlestone Moor Leeholme Welfare Hall Community Centre Community Centre Judith 07973 460919 Claire 07779 107274 Claire 07779 107274

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Julie Robinson’s artwork remembers the Holocaust and is on display at St John’s Church, Kirk Merrington.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY Spennymoor Mayor, Cllr Elizabeth Wood attended the final Team Solan Coffee Morning of the year. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL January at 7pm. Day 2020 will mark All are welcome to the 75th Anniversary attend the service. BUSY OLD AND NEW YEAR FOR TEAM SOLAN of the liberation of Julie’s artwork will join TEAM SOLAN held its “Team Solan are keen donated by local busi- Auschwitz-Birkenau. the other photographed last local community cof- to raise awareness and nesses, friends and sup- Several organisations images, which have been fee morning of 2019, and understanding of the porters. are involved in creating submitted to County its first of the new year, in charity’s activities. All are Mark and the team of art flame images around Hall, to form part of a Byers Green. welcome to any of our volunteers also organised County Durham. larger collage which will Spennymoor Mayor, Cllr free community coffee foodbank parcels, made Artwork which was be on display in Durham Elizabeth Wood was in morning events. possible by more gener- designed and constructed Cathedral as part of the attendance on December “Local community halls ous donations from busi- by Julie Robinson will county’s main Holocaust 17th, as were staff from support a wide range of nesses, supporters and hang in the chancel of St Memorial service. Spennymoor AAP, which activities, so they are a friends of Team Solan, John’s Church, Kirk Mer- The images will then funded the project. great location to raise to be ready to collect on rington in the days prior be put on display at ven- “Through the coffee awareness of Team December 22nd to 24th, to, and during, a special ues around the county at mornings, we have tried Solan’s activities and we along with presents. service on Monday, 27th future events. to raise awareness of the thank them all for their “Many thanks to all charity’s activities and support in 2019.” involved this year,” said make contact with any On December 19th, Ian. families with any cancer Team Solan held its Meanwhile, the chari- diagnosis that would like Christmas Cancer Sup- ty’s new shop location is support,” said Team Solan port Group in Spenn- almost ready to open. volunteer, Ian Machin. ymoor Town Hall. The “We would like to say “We would like to say a event was organised in a huge thank you to all big thank you to Jennifer partnership with Home the local businesses, Harbour and Dot Green- Group, who attend all of tradesmen, supporters well at Byers Green for the Team Solan Spenn- and friends who have hosting us, and also to ymoor Cancer Support tirelessly helped trans- Kath Alderson and family Groups, to provide help form the front areas into for helping to distribute and support in their areas what will be a great retail leaflets. of expertise. addition to Spennymoor’s There were 40 attend- High Street,” added Ian. ees for a pie and peas “The back end mul- lunch, some quiz fun, a ti-function area will take the full english small raffle and an update several months and more 3 Durham Road, Chilton on the charity from Mark hard work by supporters Solan. and friends to complete. The Full English Cafe is Gordon Fletcher & Sons available for rent as a going On Friday 20th Decem- “We hope that both Independent F amily F uneral Directors concern. All furnishings ber a team of twelve staff areas will attract more and fittings included. from Lloyds Bank vis- visitors to Spennymoor Charles Street, Spennymoor, DL16 7LG For more information call ited Team Solan to help and increase footfall in Tel: 01388 420276 Web: www.GFS.uk.com 07808 855351 or wrap the huge number the town, benefitting resi- 07841 395743 24 hour personal service, of Christmas presents dents and businesses.” We are here for you day or night HOUSE TO LET Private Chapels of Rest SHILDON GARDENS AND Our own Mercedes Benz Funeral Fleets Tudhoe Front Street. ALLOTMENTS GUILD Two double bedrooms. (Behind Shildon Civic Hall) Ask us about our personalised New bathroom, pre-payment Funeral Plans SEED POTATOES IN STOCK 19TH JANUARY 2020 new carpets, recently ALL £2 PER NET We also have Chapels in Linden Road, Ferryhill (01740 650558) decorated, good parking. & Cobblers Hall, Newton Aycliffe (01325 319519) £400 pcm PARAFFIN IN STOCK £5 4LITRES OPEN SUNDAYS 8AM TILL 11.30AM TEL: 07961 529 274 ORDER ONLINE from www.sgag-online.com

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ARTIST PROPOSALS WANTED

FROM PAGE 1 The community arts team also plans to develop family engage- ment activities to run alongside the exhibition throughout the summer, which will be funded sep- arately. Professional artists liv- GIRLS ONLY CRICKET SESSIONS ing, working or studying GIRLS ONLY cricket ses- aged from 6-12 years old. in County Durham can sions will start on Monday Sessions, which begin at submit proposals, which 20th January at Spenny- 5.15pm, are just £2. must feature an element moor Leisure Centre. Anyone interested can of new work but can also Female coach, Rebecca call Rececca on 07806 include existing creations Lawrence, is looking to 720129 to find out more, or themes. create a team for softball or email tudhoecc@aol. Artists are encour- tournaments for players com. aged to incorporate a variety of interactive elements within a range (B6288 MERRINGTON LANE, SPENNYMOOR) (TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE) ORDER 2019 of media, including wall mounted and free-stand- The Council on 16/1/20 made the above Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 as amended, Section 14 (1) to prohibit all vehicular traffic from proceeding on ing installations, still dig- 190m of road B6288 Merrington Ln, Spennymoor that extends south westerly from its ital images, projections, Bishop Auckland Town Hall will reopen in the spring after a junction with Front St to enable replacement of medium pressure gas mains works to be sound, light, sculpture, £1.5m refurbishment. undertaken. Alternative route from the north eastern side of the closure from Weardale St roundabout westerly on A688 to Gas Works roundabout then south easterly on C152 textile, print, painting and gov.uk by Friday 31st Jan- ern facilities in the theatre to the south western side of the closure, and vice versa. The maximum duration of the drawing. uary and successful can- and cinema. Bookings for Order is 18 months. The proposed works are to commence from 8.30am on 27/1/20 and are anticipated to be completed in 3 weeks. On occasions, alternative dates for closure The gallery dimensions didates will be informed events can also now be may be necessary and these will be signed accordingly. are 12.5 metres by 10 by Friday 28th February. made online. metres with a height of Other improvements For more about events Dated: 18th January 2020 3.3 metres. being made at the venue and activities taking place Helen Lynch Proposals should be include a new library, café this year and to make Head of Legal & Democratic Services submitted via email to and shop, and more com- bookings, visit bishop County Hall, Durham DH1 5UL deborah.connell@durham. fortable seating and mod- aucklandtownhall.org.uk.

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Glen Taylor is congratulated after giving Spennymoor the lead against Kettering Town, but the visitors Adam Walker in Japan with some of his former colleagues. would fight back to earn a last minute win at The Brewery Field. Image: spennymoortownfc.co.uk. MOORS SLIP TO FINAL PLAYOFF PLACE ADAM RETURNS TO A FOURTH defeat in their an extended winning keen to still play the fix- KYOKUSHIN KARATE ROOTS last five games has seen sequence once they ture, but we respect Mr CHIKARA DOJO’S Chief title of Kyokushin black Spennymoor Town FC slip return to form. Herczeg’s decision to Instructor Adam Walker belt. to seventh place in the Meanwhile, the club postpone the game. visited Japan recently There are many exciting National League North, issued a statement after “Altrincham supporters where he signed an offi- events planned for 2020 where they now occupy their scheduled midweek who travelled to Spenny- cial contract on behalf which will include many the final promotion play- match against Altrincham moor were offered com- of members of the club more competitions. off place on goal differ- fell victim to a late post- plimentary refreshments to join the International “Going back to Japan ence. ponement. and beverages whilst Karate Organisation was an amazing experi- A last gasp winner by “Firstly, the club would they prepared to make the Nakamura. ence,” said Adam, “and Kettering Town substitute, like to apologise for the return journey. The organisation was meeting some of the peo- Jason Law, consigned the inconvenience this has “Chief Executive Brad formed by the same peo- ple I used to train with is Moors to a second defeat caused both sets of sup- Groves has instructed ple Adam trained and something I will never of the new year after Glen porters, particularly those club officials to work taught with when he was forget. Taylor had put the home who have travelled from with Altrincham FC on his living in Japan over 20 “Returning to my Kyok- side in front on the hour Altrincham” said the behalf. years ago. ushin roots feels totally mark last weekend. statement. “As a gesture of good- While he was there he natural and having com- Marcus Kelly pulled “There was no planned will, Mr Groves has per- also attended the 3rd IKO pleted the circle I am the visitors level just five pitch inspection at The sonally agreed to pay for Nakamura International looking forward to a very minutes later and Law’s Brewery Field at any point the Altrincham support- Karate Friendship Cham- bright and interesting late winner broke Moors during the day, despite the ers’ coach for the rear- pionships and he took future for our club”. hearts to continue a inclement weather, which ranged fixture. part in an international For more information slump in form that mirrors the pitch has dealt with “Spennymoor Town grading, where he was about the club and its their start this season’s several times this season. hopes to see plenty of vigorously tested for his various classes, which campaign. “Referee, Mr Herczeg, Altrincham supporters 4th Dan, which he passed. now include Yoga and Back in August, it took called a pitch inspection return to The Brewery The Chikara Dojo will be Aerial Yoga, check out until the sixth game of upon arrival at The Brew- Field when the rearranged 20 years old in 2020 and their Facebook page by the season for Moors to ery Field at 17:30. After date is confirmed to enjoy over the past two dec- searching ‘Chikara Dojo’. record their first league deliberation, he decided the match.” ades it has seen many You can also call or text win. to postpone the game at This weekend, the people come and go with Adam on 07713 411 198 However, the Moors will 18:30 due to a small sec- Moors travel to strugglers a total of nine students or email arimz@hotmail. take heart from their early tion of the surface being Kidderminster Harriers gaining the much coveted com. season revival and know deemed unplayable. as they look to kick start that they remain capa- “Both sets of club offi- their second revival of the 15 Tudhoe Industrial Estate ble of putting together cials and players were season. Spennymoor, DL16 6TL Tel: 01388 817691 FERGUSON 3D FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT Cooper’s MOTs TILING SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE Classes 4 - 7 BESPOKE TILING Cars - 4x4s - Pick-ups - Vans up to 3500kg Bathrooms | Kitchens CAR TYRES - COMMERCIAL TYRES - REPAIRS Servicing & Repairs - Laser Tracking Conservatories | Wet Room Ceramics | Porcelain BALANCING - WHEEL ALIGNMENT Vehicle Welding Clutches - Brakes - Exhausts Over 15 years’ experience MOBILE FITTING - FLEET MANAGEMENT Compound 5 Tudhoe Ind Est, Spennymoor, DL16 6TL Tel Waine on Tel: 01388 818800 07468 558 285 Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 8.30am-2pm

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