Klnesday, 2nd ^ Wednesday, 2nd August, 1995 THE MERCURY 11 PIGEONS CRICKET FIVE A SIDE FOOTBALL Three Judo members gain medals Reg Walton and Son Darren Farrell takes medal Duncan Coates Piston Broke and Philip Banks records an albatross and Glaxo Club both win young bird race is town's top Reg Walton and Son won the Ted Mason scores ace at new 3rd hole HI crack in 10 goals first young bird race of the sea­ scorer - with son for Homing The St Dunstan medal compe­ and Colin Porter. Third was R. There were shattering 10-0 defeats this week for two teams, Society with a velocity of 1464 tition was won at Barnard Wood with 45. Then came M. just seven runs from Pontefract; 2 and 4, Mr and Castle Golf Club on Saturday by Castle Wallers and Sixties AH Maughan and M. Smith both 43, A disastrous batting perfor­ Mrs Peter Pattison 1432 and Darren Farrell with a very good and C. Hamilton and T. Wcllock Stars in the Tcesdale five a side 33 South Cleatbm mance resulted in Barnard football league. They went down 1419; 3, Bob Brannan 1422. score of 87-21-66. both 42 points. Near Winsloo Reg Walton and Son won the One stroke behind, sharing Castles first league defeat of the to Glaxo Social Club and Piston The second round of the junior season at Stokcsley on Saturday. £31,950orbestoflcr lp pool. Bob Brannan took the second place, were D.H. Neville competition for the Stuart Wil­ Broke. Results: toro built Mid Terraced^ 2p, 3p, 5p and lOp pools. Mr and 78-11-67 and A. Petch 86-19-67. The town men were bowled Cricketers Arms 7 Dream son Trophy was won by Wayne out for just 44 and lost by the t rural setting withopa^ Mrs Pattison won the 15p and Then came M. Sillars 80-11-69, Hewitt with a magnificent score Team 2. All Blacks 1 Oafs 2. 25p pools. M. Porter 75-5-70, J.W. Ander­ embarrassing margin of 130 King's Head (in place of Cream w countryside to of 10 up. Second with six up was runs. Team) 0 Fantasia 3. Sixties All cception Room, Kiifc^ son 79-8-71, D.H. Dodds 88-17- Bon Richardson and third was 71, G. Race 82-11-71 and A. The fact that Duncan Coates Stars 0 Piston Broke 10. Castle oom, 2 Bedrooms, Soli:;. David Lodge 1-3-4 James Woodall with four up. Stoddart 83-12-71. was top scorer with just seven W allers 0 Glaxo Club 10. Central Heating, Pm ^ RPS result runs tells its own story. from Pontefract: 1,3,4, David In this competition Philip Deerbolt Rangers 4 Three Horse double Glazing, Gauge, Banks had an albatross two on Sheila and Andrea Successive batsmen got them­ Shoes 2. Blacksm iths Arms 0 Lodge 1372, 1286 and 1229; 2, selves out playing loose shots. (Barnard Castle Ofe, Wilf Close 1302. David Lodge the 474 yard par 5 14th hole, a have best gross Malt Shovel 4. Brown Jug 6 rare achievement indeed and Earlier the town players had Hezbollah 2. took all the pools. bowled and fielded well in one of only three or four report­ in Ladies Open putting Stokesley out for 174, a Jimmy's men hit 7 Barbara takes prize ed in the last 20 years. Glorious sunshine and dry total which should have been Butterknowle Homing Society On the previous day Ted fairways provided the ideal con­ Junior five a side league: within their reach on a reason­ Barney's Premier Five 2 had an entry of 193 birds in the Mason had a "common or gar­ ditions for good scoring when able batting track. Pontefract race. They were liber­ den" hole in one, the first at the the ladies section held their Jimmy’s Army 7. Egerds 7 new 162 yard third hole. Ted The wickets were shared Romaldkirk Raiders 1. Card­ ated in a light southerly wind. annual Ladies Open at Barnard between Michael Stanwix 3-42, Members of the Sirokwai Juniors upgraded were Barbara Matthews took first and was playing a friendly four ball Castle Golf Club on Tuesday. Elizabeth Tallentire 14 mon, board City 2 Startforth FC 3. with John Bray, David Caig and Tony Borrowdale 2-35, Andy Judo Club, which meets at Evenwood Tornadoes 0 Rael fourth positions on 1523.68 and This popular event saw 80 pair­ Rixon 2-33 and David Stanwix the Teesdale Sports Centre Sarah Ball 8, Daniel Tallen­ 1413.23; 2, Jacqueline Moss Bill Maisey. He used a six iron ings playing the greensome tire 8, Ryan Bond 6, Stephen Quality 3. for his ace, which was the third 2-46. every Sunday, did well at the 1504.03; 3, Barry Blackett medal competition. Despite the Barnard Castle remain top of Under 18 open Atkins 5, Jen n y B randham 5, 1431.49. of his golfing career. change in the course Barnard Training resumes On Sunday the competition their league but will be looking championships. Silver med­ Kim Folwell 5, Christopher 18 Startforth Part Two Bird Club: 1, Barry Castle ladies still managed to for a much improved perfor­ als were gained by Robert Greensides 5, Philip Hanby 4 Barnard Castle Football Club Blackett 1431.49; 2, Ian Cotterill for the Auchterlonie Putter feature in the prize winners. Startforth mance at home to Stockton this Priestley and Elizabeth and Nicola Simpson 2. pre season training, for the 1323.52; 3, David Teasdale 1305; resulted in a five way tie for first Details can be obtained by place. Such a result is extremely Saturday. Tallentire, and Tom Davies newly formed Under 18 team £45,950 4, Barbara Matthews 1303.65. Sheila Kilgariff of Barnard The town players were grate­ gained a bronze medal. The ringing Enid Tallentire on and seniors, begins tonight at unusual and especially since Castle and Andrea Myers of Teesdale 640238. 6.30pm on the Ten Fields, Semi-Detached House occi four of the five leaders play off ful to Maude's Coaches, who three are pictured. Teasdale team's 1-2 Durham City returned a gross sponsored the match ball. At a gradings session three The sport has grown in Kalafat, Barnard Castle. Anyone ng comer position. 2 Recer single figures. 80, just seven over par, to win popularity over the last few Philip Teasdale and Partner They were Craig Hamilton, seniors were promoted. Enid wishing to sign on for either looms, 2/3 Bedrooms, (; took first and second places at the best gross score of the day. Keith Gowland 24 Tallentire went to 2nd kyu, years. Those taking part say team can go along. Signing on who had a three under par 70-2- The Billingham pairing of J. Central Heating, Dm Cockfield on 1531.37 and 68, Mike Porter 73-5-68, Paul Put in to bat against Middle- Alison Scott to 3rd kyu and it gives them a great deal of fee for all team members is 1528.38. The first pigeon will Campbell and J. Pitchford pro­ ton St George II, Raby Castle II Gavin Wilby to 8th kyu. enjoyment and is also an £2.50. jlazing, Gardens. probably take second position in| Raine 73-5-68, Colin Porter 76- duced a 90-22-68 to win first 8-68 and M artin Maughan 79- found the ball seaming and Norman Priestley gained 10 ideal way to keep fit. It pro­ Training nights for the Under (Barnard Castle office! the Cockfield and District prize with the best nett score of bouncing. Skipper Dave Lee was points towards his black motes team spirit and helps 9 and Under 11 teams starts on 11-68. There will be a play off for the day. They were followed by Federation with well over 1,000 the putter in the near future. dismissed in the first over, and belt. to boost self confidence. Wednesday 16th August on the entries. M. Eadington and G. Harland of from that point only four bats­ Ten Fields. Under 9, 6-7pm; Others who played well in the Knaresborough who had a fine Third place in the club went to hot sun were A. Hezmalhalch men stayed at the wicket for Ramblers use part The next outing is this U nder 11, 7-8pm. U nder 12 Maurice Jenkins 1519.50; 4 80-11-69 to take the second nett more than a few deliveries. Sunday. Cars will leave the training commences on Tuesday 79-10-69, J. Hinton 75-6-69, D. prize. John Willy Metcalfe and Sons Melville 80-11-69 and R. Wood Mark Hcdley 12 and Keith of coast to coast Beaconsfield at 9am for Garrigill 22nd August, 6-7.30pm, at the 1512.31. Barnard Castle duo Marjorie Gowland 24 put on 15 in 16 and the start of a 14 mile walk. same venue. 76-7-69. As a matter of interest Bates and Gill Hugill were third the average handicap of these | overs. Later Geoff Walker made route in hills New members are always wel­ BOWLING with a 92-22.6-69.4 followed in 10 not out as Raby were dis­ Barnard Castle Ramblers come. For further information nine leaders was 7.2. fourth place by J. Kenyon and R. Riverside path has Nelson and Stannard The Domino Outing last week missed for 70 in 34 overs. were joined by members from contact the club secretary, Mrs Couling of Knaresborough with The visitors took their time in other groups to form a large been improved Val Gatenby, on Teesdale 631085 was held at Woodham Golf and a 96-25.8-70.2. It was a very suc­ take knockout prizes Country Club when the winner reply. The only Raby bowling party. In reasonable weather Members of Barnard Castle or Mrs S. Gulliver, Teesdale cessful day for players and success came from Mark Wilson they set off from Kirkby Stephen 637388. Thirty six players braved of the 18 hole Stableford compe­ organisers. Ramblers took the bus to extremely hot weather to take tition was Nicky Langstaff with 1-35. Middleton St George won across Franks Bridge on the Middleton where they were High Edge End, Aiikak. in the 21st over. The Raby Coast to Coast path to Hartley. joined by another walker. The Middleton-in-Teesdale Middleton-in-Tee# part in a mixed knockout compe­ 39 points. Second was Norman tition for the Roy Plews Trophies Raw with 38 and third Kevin Annie’s Trophy match ball was sponsored by It was then a steady climb Leaving by fields above the cara­ Farmers' Mart Limited £95,000 or best offer Mowlem Engineering. around the vast workings of lone built Collage o c a w at Barnard Castle. Everett with 36. The nine hole Annie Neville continued to van park they joined the Tuesday, 8th August, 1995 The final was close and excit­ betterball Stableford was won by find her form by winning the Hartley quarry to Hartley Fell Teesdale Way along by the river. ated position with panonok w where they had a coffee break ver the Tees valley. Adjocsth ing, with Fred Nelson and Ken Norman Raw and Clive Angel Elsie Armstrong Trophy on This used to be a tricky section SALE FOR FORWARD STORES ith further potential, s ty c tu Stannard being the eventual with 25 while Ken Chapman Sunday. She completed her Guided walk with good views across to the but now has steps, bridges and AND LAMBS SUITABLE FOR ?nts. Living Room, Dining ife winners from Mrs Brenda Cole and Chas Young were second round finishing all square in A walk around the village Pennines. boardwalks. EXPORT OR FURTHER KEEP d o u b le Bedrooms, Cmki this par competition. Sue Wilk­ and riverside of old Eggleston The group joined dozens of A lunch break was taken and Brian Carter. with 23. Entries accepted until time of sale il/solid fuel Central Heating iKi This Saturday the Barnard In a Stableford competition inson, who is also playing well takes place this Saturday. Vera people as they used the new per­ above Ornella Farm in warm lazing, Gardens. Castle club is staging an open played at home on the same day this year, was second with one missive footpath beside Faraday sunshine with good views of Sale at 10 a.m. (Barnard Castle office) Chapman will guide the way, Gill. This is a shortened route day competition, and over 90 the joint winners with excellent down followed by Dorothy Peach leaving the village green at Lunedalc and the moors. Leav­ John N. Pinkney. (01833) 640280 up on the Nine Standards Rigg ing the Teesdale Way they joined players from all over the county 46 point scores were Mick Lodge in third place with two down. 2.30pm. are due to take part. which also made the walk short­ the bridleway near to where the er than advertised in the pro­ villagers of Mickleton would like For the ultimate NIGEL EKINS gramme. There was a strong to have a bridge built over the Estate Agents and Vain ATHLETICS School football squad gets a smart new strip wind as they reached the large Tees. Walking along the narrow luxury in pens m 50B Princes Street, Bah? stone cairns which make up the lane they arrived at the road Auckland, DL14 VI Andrew Laybourn Nine Standards. bridge at Eggleston Burn, at THE T elephone 013884505^ is first for club It was several degrees cooler which point there was a heavy Garth House, than in the valley and everyone downpour. Hamsterley put on warm clothing and hud­ TEESDALE Reduced to £75J0i in two events On reaching Eggleston the Members of Even wood Road dled behind a wall for lunch. The sun returned and they walked Runners have had a busy time of group didn't linger because the past West and East Barnley. MERCURY late, covering over 27 miles in weather was deteriorating and They climbed up to High Shipley two races. they made a fast pace down the to look at the 17th century Mar- now have in stock a In the Viking Chase half fellside. Rain started and it felt wood Lodge which used to be an range of Waterman marathon Andrew Laybourn more like November than July. old shooting lodge. If a planned was first for the club and 11th They followed the track down footpath diversion goes ahead pens and accessories. overall in an excellent time of 1 the Ladthwaite to follow Rigg this may be the last time the hour 49 minutes. Tony Beck around Birkett Hill. The group can have a close up view Who better than Hindmarch followed in two min­ rain eased off for a while but of this historic building. Waterman, the utes and three places later. there was still a strong wind. It Descending into the valley, Kenny Sams completed the hilly was an interesting route among with good views across Cother­ inventor of the course in 2 hours 30 minutes. limestone outcrops beside stone, they went to Percy Mire fountain pen, could i rare opportunity. Sibfl* At the club's favourite outing, Ladthwaite Beck and Ewbank rock which overlooks the Tees. e tach ed house, in need o f * the Phoenix 14 in Northumber­ Scar. Crossing an old railway They met another walking group offer such a range of on, but with excellent^* land, some excellent times were line there was a short stretch of as they headed for Cotherstone. »lightful location near viw : produced over the mixed terrain! woodland before reaching the From there they kept on the pens, precisely e , overlooking village F scenic course. Andrew Laybourn River Eden. This was followed north side of the Tees by West resently comprises: entitf? researched to express and Tony Hindmarch equalled back to Kirkby Stephen in mid and East Holme. They arrived ill, large lounge, separate^ afternoon. Everyone was happy kitchen, their best course times of 1993 back in Barnard Castle after a all the nuances of the io m , kitchenettes about this as the rain started a n , 2 very large doubled# with 1-29 and 1-31. John good walk with some excellent ould split to 3), bathroo*1 Alexander finished with a good again. views. written word. >G central healing, f o * * 1 time of 1-45. ar gardens. Not far behind was Kenny Members of Woodland Sams, free wheeling in to knock School football team will be TEESDALE a fantastic 12 minutes off last sporting a new strip when they TRADITIONAL J 2 HIGH RIGGS [ year's time and gaining a new start the season after the sum­ TAVERNS TEESDALE TAVERNERS BARNARD CASHS personal best of 1-46-12. mer break. It is all thanks to Tel: 01833 637232 3 bedroomed how, fe®; Mick Tate ran well and opencast firm Coal Contrac­ Fax: 01833690446 REFUSE TO "AGE GRACEFULLY"! reached the finish line safely in tors, who donated the outfit. ntral heating, fully** 1-47-42. Alan Dickinson pro­ The Strathmore Arms, Holwick [zed, recent fitted ft' Mr Kevin Maughan, land The Bridge Inn, Middleton CAPTAIN C0UR(\6£- SETTLCS POU/N FOR A O u ter DRlrik MHEH.. duced the run of the day by and restoration manager for cel lent decorative knocking 14 minutes off his pre­ The Foresters, Middleton \"V the firm, handed over the The King’s Head, Middleton •age, all carpets vious best time, recording 2-09. Jimmy Bainbridge was just black and white strip. The Blacksmith’s Arms, Mickleton £58,000 unlucky as he finished in 2-18, a Mrs Julia Stephenson, a The Old Well, Barnard Castle touch over his best time. governor at the school, con­ The Stags Head, Butterknowle Tel 01833 63*W tacted the firm about the state The Raby Moor, Burnt Houses of the team's strip and officials The Oak Tree Inn, Old village walk The Bridge Inn, Whorlton chon said they were willing to help. The Brown low Arms. Caldwell. A guided walk around old Mr Maughan is pictured Cotherstone, taking in the with the team wearing their arb Catfk Balder and the Tees, sets off new outfits. They are, at the from East Green this Sunday back from the left, John Close, at 2.30pm. It will be led by Dean Wilson, Christopher ion U tot Vera Chapman. Iddon, Andrew Iddon. In front are Scott Fitzgerald, Michael gust, 1995 Widdas, Matthew Wilson, No papers claim Danielle Simpson and Brian 1130 ajn Charles Hollywood, 25, of Peckett. k ,1 9 9 5 J § Darlington, appeared at Tees- & STORE CAT1U dale court on Wednesday char£ed with failing to produce Coming up trumps XPOKI LAMp* a driving licence, MoT certifi­ Bridge Club results at Barn­ Jiveweighi cate or car insurance when ard Castle on Friday: N/S 1, Mr required to do so by police. and Mrs Bateman; 2, Mr Watson QUOTA M and Mrs Richardson; 3, Mr t of Cow and Sheep I Hollywood told magistrates Mitchell and Mrs Knight. E/W 1, he handed the documents in Mr and Mrs Graham; 2, Mr and the case was adjourned Gibson and Mr Owen; joint 3, 3N—Sile ofFu®"* until 2nd August for further Mr Harding and Mrs Owen, Mr ahaswldihe^ enquiries to be made. and Mrs Somerville. Fallows. Tel*