Published at: Friday 8th April 2011 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 505 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Sunnydale earns glowing The Future’s Brighter OFSTED report with SCYPAN

Sunnydale Community July 6th will see the pres- others, a young person who College has passed a entation of the Shildon has achieved their goal probing examination of the Young People Awards despite great disadvantage way it is performing with 2010/11 at the Shildon Civic and obstacles? Does your flying colours. Hall to reward the efforts group have a leader who The judgement of an of young people in Shildon. inspires you to go that extra inspection team from A spokesperson for the mile, do you know a young Ofsted is that Sunnydale awards said, “Day after person who has excelled is a good school with day, young people make a in sport? If the answer excellent leadership where contribution to our society is yes then ring Shildon the progress and achieve- and far too often this goes Town Council on 01388 ment of students is good. unnoticed and unrewarded. 772563 for a nomination The same high ranking Inspectors say Sunnydale has transformed since their From sport to the arts, form and criteria, or you is given to the quality previous visit. from the unknown to the can download the forms of teaching, the level of extraordinary, SCYPAN at www.shildonyouth. care, guidance and support achieved.” to inclusion is translated wants to say a big thank co.uk. Categories include for students, and the The four-strong inspection into examination success you.” Arts Award, Carer of the curriculum provided by the team spent two days in for every student. This is a chance for you to Year, Learner of the Year, Shildon school. the school, observing The report says the school make your contribution by Sportsperson of the Year, Their report says, “A lessons and talking to staff, has made rapid improve- nominating an individual Volunteer of the Year, clear vision for raising students and governors. ment in recent years and or an organisation for Young Person’s Choice attainment, and inspira- The report says, “Some students’ attainment has their achievements during (Adult Award), Organisation tional leadership by the lessons are outstand- risen significantly, spurred 2010/11. of the Year and the Chloe headteacher, have trans- ing; they crackle with by excellent leadership by Do you know a young person Clark Special Achievement formed the school since excitement as students the headteacher who has who is always helping and Recognition Award. the previous inspection. work hard to impress their insisted on a relentless “The headteacher has teachers.” focus on raising attainment been ably supported by A comprehensive and and overcoming barriers to Jumble sale senior staff, teachers and flexible curriculum at Key learning. members of the governing Stage 4 has been a huge The inspectors said, The Salvation Army in Cross There will be bric-a-brac, body, so that her vision motivator for students of • Students develop Street is holding a Jumble books, toys and clothing for the best for every all abilities ensuring that effective personal qualities Sale on Tuesday 12th April and refreshments will also student is beginning to be the school’s commitment and show good levels of from 10am till 11am. be available. maturity because they are expected to take responsi- bility for their actions. HOBSONS • Good extra curricular provision gives students HAND CAR WASH plenty of opportunities to Unit 11E, Dabble Duck Ind. Est. Shildon develop their talents and new interests. Open 7 days a week - Sundays 10am-2pm • Transition arrangements Cars £3.00 Wash & Hoover £5 at Year 7 and for post-16 Vans £4.00 provision are good in Full Valet £20 (4x4 £25) helping students prepare 4 x 4 £3.50 well for change. Tel: (01388) 775603 Mob: 07931 743832 • Good resources support students, adding to their Bring your vehicle to us for a professional service Minimum charge £1 independence and giving Voted ‘Best Local Restaurant’ them a “real buzz of success”. by the Spice Times To improve further Ofsted BLINDS FACTORY SHOP says the school should focus Measure & Fitting on raising attainment in FREE English Maths and Science, buy direct from the particularly for students in FREE factory and save £££’s their first three years at the school and accelerate HOME SELECTION SERVICE improvements to the Key Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Stage 3 curriculum. The school has begun work to Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 1 Brighouse Court, Ind. Park. produce an action plan to Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds tackle these issues.

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In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays

Everett Dickinson John Bainbridge Christopher Owen Keith Bell Joseph Ramsey 11th April 10th April Happy 58th Birthday Happy 21st Birthday Happy 60th Birthday Treasured memories of a To say how much we love Son, Brother and Uncle and miss you, we wouldn’t Lots of love, Auntie Suzie, Always in our thoughts know where to start John, Matthew, Dayley, The day you were taken forever Drew & Chistian Love Mam & Dad from us was the day you xxx broke our hearts xxx Love Dad, Tony, Jay, Carrol and family Christopher Owen Keith Bell Love Mam, Dad & family 12th April Happy 60th Birthday Birthday Memories Happy 21st Birthday 60! Love Stephen & Leanne Christine Lewis xxx Joseph is 3 Today (Nee Aldworth) From Auntie Shelly, Uncle Happy Birthday gorgeous 11th April Chloe Clark Marky, Tom, Lucas & Ellis xxx Lots of love, Birthday memories 6th April Keith Bell Mammy, Jake Treasured and kept & Olivia Of the one I loved We cannot send a card Happy 60th Birthday And will never forget To you in Heaven above Christopher Owen So on your 14th Birthday 6th April 2011 We send our eternal love Joseph Phillip Ramsey Congratulations on your 21st Love Maureen & Steve Love and miss you, Love and miss you 11th April All my love, always, Auntie Julie & Uncle Gary 21! Happy 3rd Birthday Wally sweetheart xxx xxxx Lots of love, Grandma & Grandad xxx Christine Lewis Birthdays Ryan Connor Parker Loads of love 8th April 2011 From Nannie 11th April x Our arms can’t reach Christopher Owen to hug you 12th April As you watch from up above Chelsea Longstaff But Chris, you know we 8th April are sending A teenager at last Lauren & Danielle Birthday wishes Happy 13th Birthday and deepest love Harwood 12th April Joyce and Jonathan 13! Love you loads, Nanna June, Granda Danny & Mam Christine Lewis 11th April Happy 13th Birthday “Enjoy your teens” Your Birthday, Chris We cannot share Happy 21st Birthday But in our hearts Love always, You’re always there Lots of love, Keith Bell Mam & Dad Mam, Dad, Daniel 11th April and Sauce xxx Happy 60th Birthday Dot, Danny and family Ryan Parker R.I.P. 60! 8th April Happy 18th Birthday to you both Christopher Owen Love always, Happy Birthday Daddy Cath 18! xxx Loads of love, Love you so much, Nana Elaine Batchelor Frankie-boy x Born 5th April, 1957 Keith Bell Happy Birthday Grandad I miss you every minute Lauren & Danielle of every single day Christopher Owen All our love, Demi- Harwood I know that you’re Leigh, Brenna & 12th April not sleeping, Happy 21st Birthday Stephen J you have not gone away, Happy 18th Birthday to our I fell that you are with me 21! beautiful Daughters you listen when I pray, Love you loads, Happy 13th Birthday your pain has gone forever Keith Bell to a very special Grandson your memory here to stay Alana, Georgia, Serena & Aaliyah Happy 60th Birthday Dad Forever in our 13! hearts, Gillian, Love you loads, Love you both, Richard, Ellie Love Andrew Mam & Dad xxx Gran Joan & Thomas xxx xxx Page 2 Friday 8th April 2011 Issue 505 Shildon & District Town Crier Classifieds Police role out new wheels All about local people...

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The NHS Centre between 10am and and NHS 1pm on Wednesday 13th Foundation Trust’s Talking April. About Cancer (TAC) team The awareness sessions aim is working within the local to provide good quality, community to help raise easy to understand infor- awareness of cancer. mation about the signs Information stands will be and symptoms of cancer at venues throughout April along with the screening focusing on bowel cancer programmes available. awareness and a member of If your group or organisa- the TAC team will be there tion would be interested for you to talk to, along with in having an awareness leaflets and information for session, contact Karen you to take away with you. Moore on 0191 5692823 A session will take place at or Jill Wheatley on 0191 Jubilee Fields Community 5692859.

Plans considered Lexie Cleasby, Shelly Edwards and Dylan Rutherford.

The parents and families The youngsters graduated school hours. Shildon Town Council’s will consider a request for of Lexie Cleasby, Shelly from the Durham Children's A ceremony was held Services and Amenities grant aid for the Shildon Edwards and Dylan University, a national or- at Collingwood College, Committee will meet on Horticultural Show 2011 Rutherford, all pupils ganisation that provides Durham University and Monday 11th April and as well as a request from of Timothy Hackworth 7 to 14 year-olds with the three children each will consider plans for a the Durham Miners’ As- Primary School were exciting and innovative received the highest Gold two storey extension at 1 sociation to place a advert extremely proud on learning activities and ex- award, the only children to Thornhill Gardens. in the Gala souvenir Wednesday 23rd March. periences outside normal do so in County Durham. The Resources Committee brochure. Easter Fayre Jamie Oliver at home A Jamie Oliver at Home Tuesday 12th April from DVD from Jamie. Entrance Timothy Hackworth Easter Saturday 9th April from event will be held at 7.30pm. There will be a costs £1 and all profits will Fair will take place on 11am until 2pm. Village Hall on display of products and a go to Cancer Research.

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Two ladies from Shildon Amateur they have been married on took part in a sponsored Operatic Society is busy stage. The last occasion fancy dress walk on 11th putting the final touches was ‘Showboat’. September last year in the to their forthcoming To test their relationship aid of Cancer Research UK. production of Fiddler on even further, Bruce has Helen and Emma Marley the Roof. been busy producing the were among the many Real life is spilling on to shows as well as taking walkers who raised £900 the stage as Tevye and the lead. The production for the charity. Golde are being played by runs from Tuesday 12th to They would like to give a husband and wife Sheila Saturday 16th April. Show big thank you to people's and Bruce Cunningham. time is 7.15pm at Shildon generosity during their Although the couple have Civic Hall. Tickets are £8.50 bucket collection around been married for over 30 or £5 for under 14s and are and years and been involved available by phoning 01388 en-route from Standrop in amateur operatics even 604285 or 604457. They are to Piercebridge, as well Helen and Emma with the other fundraisers. longer; this is only the also available from Shildon as everyone else who second production in which Library. sponsored the walkers. touched most households that is why we decided to Emma said, “Cancer has over the past few years and walk for this charity”. New displays at Concert will ‘Tack-ya-Back’ Shildon Library A selection of unique crafts To coincide with the Royal Shildon Methodist Church The event will be held from any member of the are on display in the Tiny Wedding, the library has a is holding a Homemakers on Wednesday 13th April Homemakers. Gallery in Shildon library display of books to help you ‘Special Effort’ event; a from 7.30pm. Tickets are “All are welcome to come for most of April. plan your own wedding. concert by singers ‘Tack- £3 which includes a buffet along and enjoy the music,” The library’s main display The books cover ya-Back’. supper and are available said a spokesperson. this month includes everything from flowers, 'Glamour' a selection of making invitations and chick-lit books and ‘Dan ideas for speeches as well Brown & Friends'. If you as pictures of beautiful PACT meeting change enjoy the Da Vinci Code, dresses. you will enjoy these books. It is free to join the library The venue and date of the changed. Jubilee Fields Community There is also a new and you can take books next Police and Communi- Next week’s PACT meeting centre at 6.30pm on selection of sport and wild out straight away after you ties Together Meeting has will now be held at the Thursday 14th April. animals books available. have joined.

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The Mayor of Shildon, Police are appealing for between the afternoons of Councillor Gareth Howe, witnesses in relation to the Thursday 31st March and was delighted to visit following crimes; Friday 1st April. another Golden couple at - Overnight on Sunday 3rd - On Wednesday 30th their home last weekend, April ‘Jan’s kitchen’ on March or Thursday 31st when he presented a lovely the Dabble Duck Industrial March a garden bench was bouquet of flowers to estate was broken into and stolen from the rear garden Brian and Lilian Richardson £50 cash stolen from the of a house in Market Place. to celebrate 50 happily till. - A conservatory window married years together. - The front wall of a was broken at a house on The couple were married dwelling on Queensway Laurel Court sometime at St John’s Church on a was demolished on between 31st March and snowy Easter Monday, 3rd Wednesday 23rd March. 1st April. April 1961. This is believed to have Anyone with informa- Brian, 71, was born in West been caused by youths who tion relating to the above Auckland and Lilian, 70, had been seen sitting on it. incidents is urged to call (nee Box) is a local lass - A burglary occurred at an local police on 0345 60 60 born in Queen Street. address on Jubilee Road 365. The couple met at Spennymoor Rink, which Lilian and Brian with Mayor Gareth Howe. was a dance hall. working at the Civic plays for the B.R. He was Last chance Brian left school and Hall, where she has been secretary for the Waverley started working for the employed for the last 15 Terrace allotments, which N.C.B. at Gadgers Arm years. son Garry now has a leading There are only a few days drawn on 15th April. Drift in Toft Hill, earning £3 They have one son Garry, hand in. He loves a good left to purchase tickets “Please support us,” said 7 and 6d. He then worked who lives right next door pint at Old Shildon W.M.C. for the Children in Distress Margaret from the Church at New Shildon Drift before with his wife Kelly. Lilian likes her retail shop’s raffle, which will be Street charity shop. he started delivering coal After marriage, they therapy and she also bakes for Les Peacock. moved to a newly-built and reads a lot. They In 1970 he bought a house in Queensway, later both love their holidays, Assault case delivery round for himself, moving to Main Street and including going to Skegness trading until 1995. then Byerley Road, before every year for the 60's Anthony Shoulder appeared imprisonment relating to a Lilian started work at the moving to their current week. at Newton Aycliffe Magis- domestic incident. He was Co-op in Shildon in 1957, address in Primitive Street Brian said, “Lilian has been trates court on 6th April remanded in custody to later holding down many where they have resided so good for me”. for offences of assault, appear at Teesside Crown different jobs, nearly for the last 30 years. They celebrated their threats to kill and false Court on 12th April. all in Shildon. She was They have three grandchil- special occasion at the involved in delivering coal dren and two great-grand Civic Hall surrounded by in Barnard Castle, with her children. family and friends, some son Garry, who was only 13 Brian has been playing travelling from as far away years-old at the time. bowls since 1983, both as Reading and Northamp- Letters Lilian is still actively indoor and outdoor and he ton. P.J.R. Have your say... Kelly’s Cards & Gifts PLASTERING and Computer Repairs All aspects of Plastering Dear Ed 79 Church Street, Shildon, 01388 772323 Re-skims & Rendering Clean Service Quality Workmanship I am writing in reply to the letter from Inks - Sales - Media Cables Very Reasonable Rates Councillor Walker (Crier 1st April). Repairs - Hardware - Software No Job too Small I feel it worth pointing out that the Council Networking - Components Phone for a Tax for Shildon from 2004-5 up to and Accessories - Laminating FREE quote including 2010-11 has risen by 7%. 01388 775275 This works out at 1% a year over a seven 0781 357 1929 year period. A record that I feel is extremely competitive with any other local authority in our area. Self employed or I would also ask Councillor Walker to check his facts, Shildon is NOT the highest taxed small limited company? council in the North of . Paying too much tax? I would also remind him that for most of the For Free Tax Assessment last decade that his party were in control Call Carl on 01388 774774 Shildon had the HIGHEST ‘D’ band council We offer a complete Accounting & Tax service tax in England. with fees from as little as £4 per week www.carlwilliams.co.uk Yours sincerely, Garry Huntington. Leader, Shildon Town Council Saving you Time, Money & Tax

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Shildon continue losing streak Cricket club Shildon AFC’s losing spell through-ball on the right dangerous in the 2nd half sponsorship continued at Dunston UTS found Bulford and he fired and could have equalised on Tuesday 5th April when into the top corner from on 67 minutes with Jamie Shildon Railway Cricket costs are rising all of the they were beaten 3 – 2. 25 yards giving keeper Harwood hitting the post. Club raised a few eyebrows time, so fundraising is vital This was Shildon's fourth Keith Finch no chance. Dunston went 3 – 1 up on last year when several in order for the club to defeat in 11 days. On 37 minutes Shildon's 69 minutes when a corner players, supporters continue. The support of The Railwaymen fell Sonny Andrews hit the bar from No 6 Ian Herron was and officials posed in the community has been behind as early as the 9th from 6 yards. headed home by man- a ‘Calendar Girls’ style fantastic but we need this minutes when Dunston's A bad back pass from Paul of-the-match Andrew calendar, but the club is to continue year on year,” Kenny Galbraith found No Buzzeo saw No 10 Bulford Bulford. delighted with the result, he added. 10 Andrew Bulford who move in, with the ball just A Chris Hughes shot was having raised round £1,000 The club is holding A blasted home. trickling past the post with parried by keeper Liam for club funds. May Day Draw in the Dunston were the more the keeper beaten. Connell to Sam Garvie who “The calendars are gracing clubhouse after the 1st effective side with danger On added time in the scored from close range. the walls in homes as far XI’s first home game on man Bulford causing havoc first half, Shildon scored. On 82 minutes Bulford was away as Australia, Canada, May 2nd. Donations of in the Shildon area. On A Lee Chapman free kick put through again and had New Zealand, U.S.A. and prizes are most welcome. 22 minutes he beat Paul went from Justin Keegan a one-on-one with keeper Camp Bastion in Afghani- Firms may also advertise Buzzeo but Keith Finch did to Danny Richmond who Keith Finch who made a stan, as well as Pat Lee’s at the ground by having just enough for the shot to headed home from 5 yards brilliant stop. Barbers Shop,” said club banners displayed around go wide. Half Time: Dunston UTS The winner of the club’s treasurer John Brennan. the boundary. For further Five minutes later it was 2 2 Shildon 1. £100 draw for March was “Last season we spent close details contact John on – 0 to the home side. A long Shildon looked more number 18, Wilf Tray. to £2,000 on transport and 01388 779389. Grey Horse v Washington New season With fifteen minutes played the Grey Horse carried on him for 3-0. Another goal Dougie Grant did well to where they’d left off by soon followed. This time looming get round the back of his applying constant pressure a Harry Thompson pass marker and his precise ball on the Washington defence. found Pat Bowtell, who was The Readers Durham their fixtures the following to the back post was met by Ten minutes in and it was upended in the box just as County Cricket League week. Jeff Dixon who side footed 2-0. Defender Kev Costello he was about to pull the starts its 2011 season on Practices have started home for a 1-0 lead. picked a loose ball up and trigger. Up stepped captain Saturday 30th April. with seniors on Wednesday The Grey Horse kept up the made a surging run skipping Neil Bannister for the Shildon Railway Cricket and Thursday evenings pressure and it appeared past three men on his way. penalty who calmly rolled Club 2nd XI are at home to from 6pm and juniors on that they’d gone further At the edge of the box he the ball home sending the Langley Park whilst the 1st Fridays. The club welcomes ahead as a Grant effort let fly and his unstoppable keeper the wrong way. XI are away in the reverse new players of all abilities looked a good foot over the effort found the top corner A late lapse in concentra- fixture. and is especially keen for line, however the referee’s of the net. Soon after, tion saw the visitors pull The three junior sides at youngsters from school view was obscured so no Dougie Grant broke free a goal back with a quickly Under 13, Under 15 and Year 6 upwards to bolster goal was given. before drawing the keeper taken free kick but the Under 18 levels commence the junior sides. Into the second half and then slipping the ball past game ended 4-1. Jubilee FC Football registration Organisers are given Shildon the Council Offices, Civic Jubilee FC took on Divison again and a surging run by into the box was headed youths another chance to Hall Square, Shildon for 1 Cricket Club in a friendly Darren Dodds saw him pass past the helpless Dean register for the Shildon’s free football every week. last Sunday. With both the Cricket Club defence, Halpin to make it 4-1. Junior Football League. There is a registration fee teams out to prove a point which led to him being Jubilee FC will be playing Take your form along to of £5. Jubilee took the early lead fouled in the box. in a sponsored football when Wayne Blackburn Jamie Scaife stepped up match on Saturday 9th made it 1-0. and his scuffed penalty April against the Shildon Spring meeting Darren Dodds later ran found the back of the net Jubilee Jazzband. All of the ball down the wing to make it 3-0. the Jubilee FC lads will and passed out to Jamie A cross from Mick Kirkbride be in fancy dress. Kick off Shildon Town Bowling Club 10am. New players are Scaife who shot in to the led to Scaife tapping in is at 1pm at the Scout’s will be holding its Spring welcome and further far corner to make the from six yards for his hat- Field. All are welcome Meeting on Saturday 16th details are available from score 2-0. trick. Jubilee then fell and refreshments will be April in the Clubhouse Club Secretary Dave Camp Jubilee then pressed asleep and a floating ball available. at Hackworth Park from on 01325 300064. 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