ctober, 2oqj Wednesday, 23rd October, 2002 THE TEESDALE MERCURY ' ______= = —=mm- y >• • i • ;r mm New date for m Retired, but Tony’s stiii doing time! HOBITUARY - A rthur Lewis: “A treasure beyond value trailer inquiry A SERVICE was held yesterday THE date for the public inquiry (Tuesday) for Arthur Lewis, from about Central Buildings has He can’t keep Marwood, who had a distinguished now been set for Tuesday, naval career, whose communications November 26, Staindrop skills gave him a brush with history, Parish Council heard on and who was also a devoted husband, T h u rsd ay . father, grandfather and great-grandfa­ The inquiry is into the out of prisons ther. refusal of planning permission on the buildings and the serv­ A FORMER Deerbolt prison Arthur died on Saturday, October 12, in hospital at Darlington, having been taken ing of an enforcement notice to officer who did not know w here remove a trailer parked out­ Teesdale was when he came to ill at home. He leaves a widow, Mary; a daughter, Anne; a grand-daughter, Anna side. work here was awarded a pres­ However, the council was dis­ tigious medal on Wednesday. and a great-grandson, Edwin. Arthur James Lewis was bom on March appointed the trailer had still Tony Galley, from B arnard not been removed. Castle, was presented with the 11, 1918, in Fulham, London. After he left school, he attended college to learn com­ The applicant, Brent Imperial Service Medal by the Stephenson, had promised the North-East Area Manager, munications. One of his first jobs was at Heston chairman, Coun Roger Mitch Egan. Humphries, it would be 1 Tony, originally from Aerodrome to set up a microphone for the removed, said Coun Barbara Barnsley, joined the prison then Prime Minister on his return from Hetherington, who was chair­ service in 1969. While serving Munich where he had had talks with ing the meeting. at a borstal near Wigan he put Hitler. The PM, Neville Chamberlain, “It’s very disappointing to say in for a transfer to the newly- made his historic speech on “peace in our the least, she said. “He told er to carry on I formed prison at Deerbolt. time” at Heston. World War 2 broke out shortly after­ him it would be removed and I rovement and 1 “I hadn’t a clue where Deerbolt was but I applied wards and Arthur immediately volun­ don’t see the point if he’s not rs include con- there anyhow as it wasn’t a teered for the Royal Navy. Radar had not going to do it.” s. The post is very nice area where we lived,” long been invented but he found himself The inquiry will begin at said Tony. “We w ere very su r­ needed because of his communications 10am in the council chamber at train in g . Teesdale House, Barnard and 7.30 am- prised when we got here, we’d never seen things like pheas­ His first ship was HMS Havelock, a Castle. It is expected to last two ants and rabbits running destroyer on Atlantic patrol. At the begin­ days. self-motivated around before. It was a lovely ning of 1942, he was posted to HMS Sheffield, one of the first Royal Navy ships so essential to place to stay.” in a w hirl... He worked there for three to have Radar. In 1943 HMS Sheffield was years before moving to work in the ship which first spotted, by Radar, the THE parish council at ease contact Stafford. It was always his German Pocket Battleship Schamhorst. M iddleton-in-Teesdale is try­ PICTURED: Mary and Arthur Lewis were strong supporters of the Durham Community e-mail to intention to return to Barney The supporting larger ships of the ing to find out whether it has and he did this in 1991. Sheffield were HMS Duke of York, HMS Alarm Trust, which provided them both with alarms for use in event of an emergency. He any authority to query the right ress below, He was promoted to a princi­ Jamaica and another cruiser, HMS Belfast. particularly liked this photograph of himself and Mary, posing with their alarms in his of a helicopter to land on the mber 2002. pal officer and worked as the They all closed in and finally Schamhorst beloved garden. Also pictured is trust co-ordinator, Margaret Humble. prim ary school field. press and public relations offi­ TONY GALLEY - enjoyed 33 was sunk after a furious battle. Arthur was needed and support throughout over 59 Langleydale, where Arthur began to re­ At the monthly meeting, the cer at Deerbolt until he retired given the battle flag, and this was placed # years in the prison service, years of marriage, a marriage which fol­ design his garden of nearly a quarter of an clerk reported that the head­ in May. on his coffin yesterday. HMS Sheffield lowed only three weeks of acquaintance acre. teacher had replied to their let­ was delighted as it’s something Since retiring from the prison served over two years on continuous serv­ and courtship,” she told the Mercury. Over the years until the morning of his ter, saying that their concerns I have a great interest in.” service, Tony has begun work ice to and from Russia where it escorted She paid tribute to her husband who death, he was totally engrossed in his gar­ about the helicopter landing, Tony now works with other o with the Restorative Prisons the merchant ships laden with much-need­ opened doors, got her coat when she went den, which was his pride and joy; all the would be debated at the next councils and prisons to try and Project. ed arms for Russia. out, made the early morning cuppa and the flowers were grown by him from seeds or governors’ meeting. get similar schemes off the This was something he After demob in 1945, Arthur returned to breakfasts each morning. cu ttin g s He would advise them of the helped set up during his time at ground. his old work in London but although he “He has shown in over 59 years that he “Strangely this year,” said Mary, “it was outcom e. Another of his highlights Deerbolt. The project encour­ was pleased to have communications work, truly loves me and that is worth far more more colourful than ever before. Gardening Coun John Miller wasn’t sure during his time at Deerbolt was ages prisoners to give some­ he really missed his ships. than all the Valentine’s cards and gifts in and ships were his two delights. He was who had jurisdiction over air travelling to Buckingham thing back to their communi­ Arthur and his wife, Mary, married in the world. He is, in truth, a treasure never happier than when he was working traffic, he thought it must be Palace to receive the Butler ties. At Deerbolt, inmates Sunderland in 1943 after a whirlwind beyond value — he is priceless,” she said. on ships or when he was in his garden.” the air traffic control. Trust Award from Princess restored boats used on a boat­ courtship of just three weeks. In 1959, Arthur was offered a position at At a service in Darlington yesterday, Coun Bill Parmley was aware Anne in 1999 for his work with ing pond at Albert Park, Arthur’s coffin was draped with his battle of residents’ concerns, but small business skills training This March the devoted couple featured Swan Hunter on the Tyne and this was far Middlesbrough. flag, and in his coffin was placed his insep­ asked: “So what is our objective at Deerbolt. in the Mercury when they won the second too good for him to refuse. “That was one of the things prize in our Valentine competition. It meant that he would be in charge of arable mascot, Mac. here? Do we want to prevent d to organise that will stick with me always “I was in the prison service him from landing the helicopter for 33 years and enjoyed it Mary had said she wanted to nominate Inspectorate on all military ships and over His ashes will be buried in the area he from my time at Deerbolt,” he at all, or reduce its frequency or expertise ir immensely,” he said. “I only got her husband, who at first sight seemed to the years, HMS Illustrious, HMS Ark christened his W inter Garden. said. “When they were refur­ move to an out of the way place lary schools assaulted once and that speaks be the most unlikely candidate for being Royal, HMS Norfolk and ships of the “Everybody seems to have enjoyed his bishing the boats, there was a altogether?” volumes for the time I had one of the most romantic men in Teesdale. Chilean Navy, were overseen by him. He company, judging by the great number of glint in their eyes, as they’d “Anyone of them at the xperienced there. I’ve enjoyed seeing “He has NEVER sent me a Valentine stayed at Swan Hunter until his retire­ carcfs and messages I have received,” said never been asked to do any­ card or gift of any sort, but instead he has ment in 1983. Mary. “Now his garden will be his memori­ moment,” countered Coun thing constructive in their own Deerbolt develop to the estab­ given me all the love, sympathy when A few years later the couple moved to a l.” Diana Mahood. communities before. lishment it is today. iding scboo “However, I love what I'm Td just managed to get my TEESDALE TOURNAMENT Maiter (Yarm). 10 years, Rudkin 9 years, Enid Pilcher Trophy — 1, doing now, it gives me the (Bishop Auckland). 12-13 years, (Alston); 2, Michael Daynes garden tidy after I retired and SPEECH & DRAMA Dillons Trophy - 1, Dean Wilson (Darlington )/Rosie Madderson Silver Plate - 1, Georgina Jamell- Alistair Redfem (Durham); 2, was looking out for things to do opportunity to go into prisons, RESULTS 2002. (Stokesley); 2, Lauren Cowling (Nunthorpe); 3, Abbie Crawford. Jones (Stockton); 2, Connor Vidya Shyam-Sundar (Yarm); 3, by C.V. ai>: when they offered me this job. I but I don’t have to stay there!” • Full report and pictures (Stokesley); 3, David Swindells (Bishop Auckland)/Jenny Drinkle (Durham); 3, Olivia Ahmed Saeed Maiter (Yarm). 10 Cinnair, tit are overleaf on page 5. (Bishop Auckland). Whiteman (Middleton-St-George). Gabriele (Bishop Auckland). 11 years, Teesdale Lions Trophy — 1, Interesting speaker for anniversary 14-15 years, Wilsons Trophy - 1, 14-17 years, Moore Trophy - 1, years, Percy Tbwnson Cup - 1, Connor Drinkle (Durham); 2, Solo Improvisation: 17 years & Sam antha Stockton (Sadberge); 2, Emma Reeder (Darlington); 2, Melissa Taylor (Leyland); 2, Kate Georgina Jarnell-Jones THE Methodist Church in Examination Board, finally under, Ken Coates Cup - 1, Laura Horrocks (Durham). 16-17 Sarah Gargett (Nevilles Cross); 3, Pounder (Bishop Auckland); 3, (Stockton); 3, Nicholas Cullinan Samantha Stockton (Sadberge). Max Upton (Appleton (Hurworth). 11 years, Dalecare Barnard Castle celebrates its becoming their Deputy Chief Michael Daynes (Darlington); 2, years, Fred Rudkin Trophy - 1, Sarah Gargett (Nevilles Cross); 3, Sarah G argett (Nevilles Cross); 2, Adult (18 years & over), Moore WiskeVHeather Tbsley (Barnard Trophy - 1, Kate Pounder (Bishop 108th anniversary this coming Executive. In 1996 he was Hannah Elliott (Darlington); 3, Trophy - 1, Joan M W alton Castle). 12 years, Rudkin Trophy Auckland); 2, Melissa Taylor ;e d weekend. appointed Chief Executive of Dean Wilson (Stokesley). Adult (18 years & over) 1, Joan M Amy Parkin (Darlington). Adult (Alston); 2, George Inman - 1, Jenny Whiteman (Middleton- (Leyland); 3, Sarah Hammerton The guest speaker will be Scripture Union England and (18 years & over), The Patterson (Kimblesworth); 3, Peter St George); 2 Rosie Madderson (Bishop Auckland). 12 years, Rose RIVER Peter Kimber from Edinburgh. Wales and remained there until Walton (Alston); 2, Peter Buchanan (Alston). Cup - 1, Joan M W alton (Alston). Buchanan (Alston). (Nunthorpe); 3, Mohit Devgan Jones Memorial Trophy — 1, Jenny er work Mr Kimber was educated at St his retirement in 2001. Group Improvisation: 11 years & Solo Acting: Shakespeare: Choric Speech: (Bishop Auckland). 13 years, Whiteman (Middleton St George); 5 p.m. Lawrence College and there­ Mr Kimber is a well-known under, Honeyman Cup - 1 1 4 y e a r s & under, Betty Tbwnson 11 years & under, George Shields Helen Bayley Memorial Rose 2, Mohit Devgan (Bishop after at Oxford, Aberdeen and speaker and comes to the Woodham Group 2; 2, Woodham Trophy - 1, Harriet Brisley “Persil” Cup - 1, Bow School Bowl - 1, David Swindells (Bishop Auckland); 3, James Almond iday. Glasgow universities. He has anniversary services with a Group 1; 3, Woodham Group 3. 12- (Potto); 2, Sophie Tompkins (Durham); 2, Yarm School Juniors Auckland); 2 Anusha Jeyarajan (Barnard Castle). 13 years, Denise (Northallerton); 3, Rachel Taylor (Yarm); 3, Yarm School Infants (Darlington); 3, Harriet Blench M arksby M em orial C up — 1, u had a varied career doing his wealth of experience particular­ 17 years. S&A M erchants Trophy national service as a navigator ly from Scripture Union which — 1, Woodham Group 3; 2, (Northallerton)/M elissa Taylor (Yarm). 12-17 years, Percy (Darlington)/Jessica Farr Victoria Neville (Gainford); 2, Rosemary Hughes (Cleatlam); 3, ition. in the RAF followed by that of a reaches so many people with Woodham Group 2. (Leyland). 15-17 years, Jean Townson Memorial Cup — 1, (Dalton). 14 years, The Donie Sight Reading: 11 years & under, Marsh Trophy - 1, Laura M orland Polam Hall School (Darlington). Davies Memorial Trophy — 1, Kathleen Allen (Alston). 14 years, ailable. meteorologist with the British guidance notes and general (Darlington); 2, Samantha Newsreader: Rebecca Humphreys (Richmond); John Rudkin Trophy — 1, Sophie Antarctic Survey for two years. encouragement to read the L Johnson Trophy - 1, Melissa Collins. Taylor (Leylana); 2, Lydia Stockton (Sadberge); 3, Sarah 12-15 years, Elsie Shewan Trophy 2, Rachel Taylor (Northallerton); Tompkins (Northallerton); 2, He then entered the teaching Bible. Gargett (Nevilles Cross)/Sarah — 1, Jam es Bailey. (Hurworth); 2, 3, Sophie Tompkins Rachel Taylor (Northallerton); 3, 3l) Ltd. profession and held posts at the It is hoped that as many as Hammond (Durham); 3, Vijay Shyam-Sundar (Yarm) / Kate Beecroft (Richmond). Adult (18 Rebecca Humphreys (Richmond); (Northallerton). 15-17 years, Rebecca Humphreys (Richmond). Glasgow Academy, Scarisbrick possible will be able to hear Mr n Pounder (Bishop Auckland). 12-14 years & over), Tom Jones Trophy - 3, Lucille Bradey. (Darling- Joanne Baister Cup — 1, 15-17 years, Les Mitchell Trophy — Hall School, Lancashire and Kimber during his visit to this years, Round Table Trophy - 1, 1, Joan M Walton (Alston); 2, ton)/Michael Daynes (Darling­ Samantha Stockton (Sadberge); 2, 1, Amy Parkin (Darlington); 2, canton Stevenson College, Edinburgh. town, at services on Sunday at Rebecca Humphreys (Richmond); George Inm an (Kimblesworth); 3, ton). 16 years & over, Bainbridge Hannah Elliott (Darlington); 3, Rachel Kennedy (Durham); 3, He joined the Scottish 10.30am and 6.30pm. 2, Harriet Blench (Darlington); 3, Peter Buchanan (Alston). Trophy — 1, Peter Buchanan Rachael Dalton-Deverell. Emma Reeder (Darlington). Adult Rosemary Hughes (Cleatlam). 15- Public Speaking: (Alston); 2, Amy Parkin (Barton)/Laura Morland (18 years & over), Cathy’s Crafts 17 years, Reva Lind-Jackson Cup Open, Walker Cup — 1, James (Darlington). 11 years & under, (Darlington). Adult (18 years & Trophy - 1, Jo a n M W alton - 1, Rachael Dalton-Deverell Bailey (Hurworth); 2, Rebecca Martyn Jones Trophy - 1, Kirsty over), Betty Tbwnson Memorial (Alston); 2, Peter Buchanan SCOTTISH CASHMERE (Barton); 2, Amy Parkin Humphreys (Richmond); 3, Kate Lincoln (Darlington); 2, Helen Cup - 1, George Inman (Alston); 3, George Inman (Darlington); 3, Samantha Pounder (Bishop Auckland). Ferguson (Stokesley). (Kimblesworth); 2, Joan M Walton (Kimblesworth). Stockton (Sadberge). Adult (18 Solo Recitation: Sonnet Prose Reading: (Alston); 3, Peter Buchanan Championships: & TH A I SILK years & over), Fred Rudkin 17 years & under, Ian Bayley 7 years & under, Nelly Noble (Alston). 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