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& ‘Robbie William’ THE freely and confi dently in a Therapy starting soon on part of their aim to make BowenClinic Tickets £5.00 each fun and informal singing Saturdays 10am – 12noon. the community safer. Available from bar the bar or from Sue Land group with a relaxing sound Learn about the energies and If you wish to enquire as to The Bowen Technique is a soft tissue therapy bath beforehand to help you healing properties of multi- what items the team have focusing on muscles, ligaments and tendons. “Will be a night not to be missed” unwind and de-stress! coloured crystals, minerals please contact them via and gemstones. For help with back and neck pain, e-mail at mark.edwards@ sciatica, sports injuries, knee problems, Growing Together durham.pnn.police.uk or frozen shoulder, arthritis, asthma, Gardening starting Monday via private message on hayfever, irritable bowel syndrome, 2 March 10am-12noon. A Facebook. anxiety, depression, stress and more... hands on gardening course for TTHEHE TTURBINIAURBINIA adults. Learn about and take The Bowen Clinic, The Pioneering part in wildlife and organic Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe gardening and growing your £3 Lunch @ Jane McAneney RN Cert ECBS Bowen Technique Practitioner * SSaturdayaturday NightNight LiveLive * own vegetables. Telephone Jane on 07751 920 464 Walking, Talking www.the-bowen-clinic.co.uk Photography starting ‘Lizabeths in March. Develop your On Wednesday 4th Feb ruary The Very Best of Rock - Normally NO Cover Charge photography skills whilst and every fi rst Wednesday exploring the local countryside of the month! For only £3 Saturday 31st January - “WitchKraft” and meeting new people. R.A. TAYLOR REVIEW: “First appearance this year for old favourites WitchKraft saw them playing with last minute you can enjoy a two course Dip CDT RCS(Eng) dep drummer Mick Kerrigan, ex Force and currently bashing the skins for Blitzkreig. The band played Keep up to date with new hot lunch and refreshments a solid 2 hours, eventually coming off as the witching hour approached - sort of appropriate really. courses online at www. Dental Technician True to form, it was a different set from what we’ve had in the past but the good crowd still sang along colouryourlife.org.uk at St Elizabeth’s Church, and had a great evening. We hadn’t met Ray, their new Darrass Hall bassist either but he fitted in a Twitter@CYL_CoDurham and Woodham. 1 Norman Terrace, Chilton DL17 0HF - 01388 721284 treat and knocked out a canny redition of ‘Mr Big’ which I’ve seen Free tribute bands mess up. Facebook: ColourYourLife. No pre-booking required Up front and central, Mick, belted out the vocals with humour and aplomb whilst Mal dazzled us with his dexterity on the fretboard. As always, an excellent show and we look forward to their return next LearnCreateDevelop. just turn up at 12.30am. WWhile-u-Waithile-u-Wait DentureDenture RepairsRepairs year.” To register an interest or Coffee Morning at St to book your place on any Elizabeth’s - 10am Saturday NNEWEW DDENTURESENTURES of the Colour your Life 7 Feb - and every fi rst Saturday 7th February - “StraightShot” courses get in touch with • Early Appointments • Fast Turnaround • the Colour your Life team at Saturday of the month. • Easy Parking with No Steps • For more information on bands go to PCP on 01325 321234 email: Join us for our monthly [email protected] or coffee morning featuring Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm www.turbiniapub.co.uk or 313034 call into the Pioneering Care stalls including cakes and or by special arrangement Free Function Room - Free Disco/Karaoke Centre. Please book early as bakes, preserves and a [email protected] places are limited. raffl e. NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 3 HEIGHINGTON PARISH Students to Coach at Valentine’s Poetry Evening St Clare’s Church is holding a Valentine Poetry Reading Evening on Saturday 14th February. If you like poetry there LITTER GROUP HOLD should be some to suit every taste, and if you like to read it then American Summer Camp this is your chance to read it to fellow poetry lovers. Be sure AWARDS COFFEE MORNING of two things though; no-one HAS to read and it will NOT be dry stuff. A Coffee Morning will Saturday of each month, There will be folk there who love to read, so if you just want to be held in Heighington but we realise that not listen then that’s fi ne. It won’t be boring either; along with some Village Hall on Saturday, everybody can devote two classics there will be a lot of laughs from Pam Ayres, Stanley 7th February between hours a month to pick up Holloway and the like, plus dramatic stuff from the WW1 poets. If you don’t want to read but would like to hear a poem then 10.00am and 12noon litter. just let me know in advance. The event will include an evening and at 11am Darlington However, we can all meal; bring your own drink and enjoy a stimulating, fun Mayor, Gerald Lee, pick up the odd crisp evening for £4. For further details please ring Ric Hargreaves will present the 2014 packet or drinks can as on 01325 316755. Heighington Parish we walk along the road. Environment Awards. One person picking up We will also be launching one piece of litter each the Heighington Parish day will not make much “PALS” where we hope to difference, but if we all encourage people to agree signed up to pick a piece of to pick up a piece of litter litter a day it could make CHIROPODIST a day. an enormous difference. The Litter Group has If you would like to know & PODIATRIST been doing regular litter more about the scheme Lorraine Tostevin BSc (Hons), MChS picks for 10 years and in come along to our Coffee Four lucky year 11 students American sports as well as a Cody which can be viewed via that time have collected Morning. from Woodham Academy are range of exciting water sports the Woodham website www. 01325 529000 or 07585 935714 3,800 bags. We will Coffee or tea and a off on the summer of a lifetime on the adjacent Lake Ossipee. woodham.org.uk Peaseway Clinic, 2 Pease Way Newton Aycliffe continue with our regular homemade scone will be this year as they travel to Camp The programme at Woodham litter picks on the second available for £1.50. Cody in New Hampshire, USA Academy is believed to be the as part of the school’s Coach only one of its kind in the UK USA programme. for 16 year olds. The students, who were Liam Clough, Director of HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? selected from a strict Woodham Sports Academy, We can help protect your family’s interests. application and interview said “Our students will have Protect your PROPERTY for your loved ones. process, will work on the an incredible experience in Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Storage. American Summer Camp for America. Call NOW on 01325 324515 for appointment three weeks. The group will fl y They have shown fantastic £49.00 inc VAT (per will) and Free Home Visit out to Boston and will stay on leadership in both school and During the day or evening the camp with the American the community giving them E.M.P. SOLUTIONS WILLWRITERS & ESTATE children for a month. this fabulous opportunity. The PLANNING PRACTITIONERS Camp Cody is a traditional log life skills that they will develop cabin style American summer whilst being away from their Members of the Society of Will Writers F.Inst.PA (Qualifi ed Paralegal) camp set in a stunning lakeside families will be invaluable to location. The four students them in the future”. will help coach a multitude The students will be recording of sports including traditional a daily video diary from Camp MEYNELL’S SEMINAR

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BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY THE HAYS WAY AND SMILE pre-owned cars in the LOFT SERVICES £1000-£3000 price range STORAGE SPACE IN A DAY www.shaftowayservicecentre.co.uk Hatch, Ladder, Lights and Flooring ALL FOR £430.00 All vehicles are covered by 42 Beveridge Way, Newton Aycliffe CALL PETER FOR ADVICE our own personal guarantee Loft / Day Room / Bedroom / Velux Windows Tel: 01325 320611 (Garage Conversions also Available) haystravel.co.uk RING DAVID or STEPHEN 07970 348235 or 01325 255722 THE UK’S LARGEST INDEPENDENT TRAVEL AGENT 316839 or 316791 Visit our website www.dpsloftservices.co.uk Terms and conditions apply. Ask instore for full details. PAGE 4 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS FAMILY FILM SHOW Aycliffe Girls at the Palace Free Courses A secret Ice Cave and Wild Dragons are all part of the epic adventure “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2”, a truly terrifi c treat for the whole family! to Help Secure Come along all you dragon tamers to KIDZFLICKS- to Receive DofE Gold Award St. Clare’s Church on Saturday February 7th @ 2pm It was an exciting start to the to watch this super fi lm. Doors open at 1.30pm, please New Year for two local girls Hitachi Rail Jobs bring your friends, at just £1. when they received a Royal This is wonderful family entertainment for a cold invitation from HRH The Earl Homes and communities further drop in session February afternoon. We also have a great value tuck of Wessex to attend St. James organisation livin is for people who can’t shop re-stocked with all your favourites - parents are Palace on 13th January 2015 for holding free employability attend a mid-week date very welcome also. their presentation of their Duke courses to help people at Newton Aycliffe Youth of Edinburgh Gold Awards. get job-ready for the Centre on Saturday 31 Emma Partridge and Kara Ward had completed their careers available with January 2015 between Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke Hitachi Rail Europe at the 9.00am and 12 noon. of Edinburgh Award through manufacturing plant in Alan Boddy, executive Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre. Newton Aycliffe. director, people and This involved completing an livin has been working with communities for livin, said: expedition, learning a new the train builder in support “Hitachi is offering a huge skill, physical fi tness and volunteering for a specifi ed of recruitment activity for number of jobs and we period of time at all stages of the factory, which will are determined to support the award process, with an bring around 730 jobs to as many local people as additional category for the the area. possible into these roles. Gold Award of completing a The courses, running in “Working closely with residential. conjunction with Hitachi, Hitachi, we will be helping Emma and Kara started their are available at a range to match the right people to Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award in January 2011 and of local venues providing the right jobs and support Honest John invites you to view his large completed their Gold Award free bespoke employability people to gain the skills selection of goods at in March 2014. Finally after a advice. Help will be they need to improve long wait of 9 months they were given to assist people to their chances of securing thrilled to fi nally to receive access Hitachi’s online employment. We will THE CUBBY their invitation to the palace. job portal and practice the be offering a variety of During the presentation HRH application process, as well courses over the coming Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm The Earl of Wessex spoke to both girls about their as providing guidance to months helping people Visit our main shop inside the Cubby. experience and Emma gave improve CVs. from those starting out in Small selection of goods displayed on the lawn a special mention to Newton Places for the training their careers, to the long (Weather permitting) Aycliffe Youth Centre. When are limited and will be term unemployed and the group were asked if they allocated on a fi rst come, those already in work but felt that they all deserved their fi rst served basis. The full hoping to move positions.” Large selection of goods always available, eg: awards Kara calmly declared Paperback Books 50p - Hardback Books £1 ‘Yes we do!’ which brought day sessions are between Places are limited so 9.30am and 3.00pm at the contact livin to book yours DVDs £1 each - CDs 50p each laugher from the audience. Presentation of individual following locations: by emailing futures@livin. Plus many more items, too numerous to list certifi cates was made by Monday 2 February 2015 co.uk or call Helen Johnson Come along, browse and enjoy a cup of tea. John Culshaw who was the at Newton Aycliffe Youth on 0800 5874 538. So I can acknowledge your donation, guest presenter. It was a day Centre. For more information to remember for Emma and please drop off between 10am and 3pm Kara and a proud day for their There will also be a about livin visit livin.co.uk Place your VALENTINES DAY ARNDALE Home Disability Adaptations including ramps and general home Greetings in your local community modifi cations for the disabled and infi rm Kara Ward and Emma Partridge newspaper, “NEWTON NEWS” • Kitchens parents. their Duke of Edinburgh • Bathrooms Write out your copy in the box Emma and Kara would like Award to take part in a World • Wet Rooms CCasanovaasanova HHenriettaenrietta below, add up the words, put the total to thank Keith, Kim, Sue and Challenge expedition and these Sara and the rest of the team at experiences have been key • Bespoke Joinery To “Lover Boy” cost and hand in to: Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre in completing their personal on Valentines Day for their help and support, statements for University. 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Newton Aycliffe Youth and round, the champion bowler Community Centre staff of the day was Lisa Harrison, and volunteers enjoyed an Finance Assistant. evening out at Planet Leisure The team then became one to welcome in the New Year and entered the Laser Combat on January 3rd 2015. Zone as ‘Vince’s Angels’ Great fun was had by all when where Christine Askew the team arrived to bowl, and showed her skill by being the despite splitting into two highest scorer and with the lanes and good scores all least lives lost. EX SMOKER FINDS FACEBOOK FAME Like many others when Fiona quit smoking it resulted in her gaining weight and she was devastated! On discussing her problem with the nurse at her doctor’s surgery she was surprised that her prescription was a course of Slimming World classes. “I didn’t want to struggle to lose the weight on my own, I’d done that before and it had been so hard to stick to a diet, so joining a group seemed like a great idea”. She was a bit nervous not knowing what to expect. but after losing 2 stone 2 pounds in just 12 weeks Fiona is one of the most enthusiastic members. She couldn’t believe it when Ann said she could eat lots *when you list your property with us today you will be of everyday foods without meals. Her favourite takeaways have entered into a free draw to win this exciting holiday for 2. weighing or measuring, as well For T&C’s please visit www.propertyexchangeuk.com as enjoying her favourite treats been replaced with Fakeaways, in moderation. Fiona also found but she still enjoys curries, a whole range of recipes on line burgers, soups, stews, roasts and which have excited her taste plenty of puds too! buds, and have led to the whole Fiona is rightly proud of her family enjoying Slimming World achievements and used social media to show her friends what an amazing transformation there has been. Imagine her delight P.A.C.T. when her before and current photos on Twitter were selected Meeting by Slimming World and used on their Facebook page as an Police And inspiration to others! Well what a year that was!! I want to say a big thank you to Newton Aycliffe for making me feel so incredibly welcome in your town. As Community Together “It’s almost as good as being on someone from down south, it has been great to feel like one of the family. We’ve had a busy but exciting 12 months; meeting some really the front page of the magazine, interesting people and helping many people move into their dream homes. On top of this we have introduced ‘Rent Now Buy Later’ into PACT Meetings will be held and who knows, I might get there next!” said Fiona. the North East, with great success. at the following venues. I would now like to take this opportunity to introduce Ray and Miriam Turnbull, Woodham Ward PACT will Ann Miles, who runs the Navy Club Slimming World group originally from Sunderland, who have joined me to help take the business forward. be held at Woodham Village that Fiona attends, says she’s Community Centre, St They bring a warm, caring, family atmosphere to the shop and also mirror my values, extremely proud of what Fiona which are to go the extra mile or 10 to get the job done. As far as business goes, Elizabeth’s Close at 6:00pm has achieved. She says ‘Fiona on Tuesday 3rd February is proof that if you make small, I couldn’t be happier with the progress that we have made in 2014. Rightmove 2015. manageable changes to the way statistics show that, after only one year, we are the fastest selling Estate Agent in For more information on you cook and eat, and get the Newton Aycliffe. To top off a fantastic year, we had a magic month in December whats going on visit the right support, it is possible to where we sold an amazing 22 properties. Not bad for what is supposed to be the Police Facebook and Website make your dreams come true. slowest month of the year! www.durham.police.uk It makes me sad to think that so many people will start on an So once again, thank you for your support and I am really looking forward to helping The next Shafto St. Mary’s unhealthy, restrictive plan this many more people realise their property ambitions in the coming months ahead. Ward PACT meeting is at January because I know they Best Wishes, Lindsay. won’t be able to stick to it. 6pm on the 26th February I hope Fiona inspires the people at the Library on Central of Newton Aycliffe to choose Avenue, Newton Aycliffe. Slimming World, and everyone PCSO 7430 Gavin Laycock is guaranteed a warm welcome www.propertyexchangeuk.com Newton Aycliffe Neigh- at the Navy Club group. To join just pop along on Wednesday at bourhood Policing Team. 9.30 am, 5 pm or 7 pm or call we think differently - 01325 778775 Email: gavin.laycock@ Ann on 07724 467517 for more durham.pnn.police.uk information. PAGE 6 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Catering Opportunity Greenfield & Sunnydale To Park or Not to Park? Dear Sir, I’m writing after reading the article ‘named and shamed’. As at The Work Place far as I am aware there are three spaces running alongside the The Work Place is a purpose for the benefi t of the tenants Light up to Celebrate Merger walk on the car park, opposite the Leisure Centre, which are not disabled bays. built training and conference and visitors to the building. Monday 26th January is centre on Aycliffe Business The successful company The other bays are clearly marked out in yellow with disabled Park. It opened in June 2008 may also wish to market often described as a diffi cult notices. The three, above mentioned bays, are marked in white and houses a number of the café in the local area day of the year, with post- and have no disabled markings. I believe the black BMW is tenants who rent space on for the benefi t of other Christmas blues, dark doing nothing wrong. Amanda Robinson the fi rst fl oor of the building. businesses and residents. nights and colder weather In total there are 50 staff The Work Place expect that – but not at Greenfi eld! Dear Sir with a permanent base in the the caterer provides a range Greenfi eld Arts develops In reply to the article on parking in the car park opposite the building. We have extensive of quality food and drinks a range of programmes to Leisure Centre. I was told by a Parking Warden that the three car parking facilities to which are well presented and enhance wellbeing, and spaces where the car in question was parked, are in fact not accommodate the visitors reasonably priced. we hope that “Winter in Disabled Parking, and are not marked on the tarmac as such. who book the ground fl oor This is an ideal opportunity Bloom” will bring light and They do not have the required space for them to be for the spaces for meetings, training for someone wanting to grow disabled. and conferences. In total the their catering operation with sparkle to the new year with Although I do agree that the sign on the outside wall is car parking spaces total 120. minimal risk and offers the a fabulous light installation, misleading, and in my opinion this sign should be changed to The training/conference opportunity to expand into a which has recently formed avoid confusion. facilities on the ground fl oor new market. part of the Kew Gardens Vince Burke are regularly rented to local For more details of this Winter Festival. and regional organisations opportunity please contact This year on 26th January Dear Sir, and we get many repeat angela.wilkinson@durham. With reference to the letter entitled ‘Named and Shamed’ in last the fi rst of many events week’s edition of the Newton News, we have investigated this bookings. We also offer gov.uk or 01325 375900 and activities celebrating a range of well attended Closing date for expressions matter and found that while there is some confusion around the the merger of Greenfi eld disabled parking area and the spaces allocated, we will ask our training courses. of interest is 20 February staff not to park there in future. A café area is present toward 2015. Community College to include a campus at Nonetheless we would like to apologise for any issues this may the rear of the ground fl oor have caused. area which is served by a Sunnydale in Shildon took Stephen Howell well appointed kitchen. The place and we brought some Durham County Council kitchen comprises: UA3 Book of light and sparkle to Shildon Editor: This car park was designated by the Town Centre Fridges, Microwave, and Newton Aycliffe! owners for disabled at the time the refurbishment was Dishwasher, Soup Kettles, “Winter in Bloom” is an taking place. It was a temporary measure which perhaps Potato oven, Panini grill, Pots Memories installation of lights from now needs re-evaluating. and pans, Warming oven, Preparation areas, Cooker, Members of the South Kew Gardens, at Greenfi eld Executive Head Teacher David Priestley with the Mayor Crockery, Cutlery etc Durham U3A have Community College’s two Wendy Hillary and her consort Jed We are looking for a recently compiled a campuses. Activities and The Village Pharmacy company willing to run a display will be mirrored at Cree group, art clubs for members of the community book of their childhood Pioneering Care Centre, Newton Aycliffe café service for The Work memories, a copy of each site, including students young people at both sites who joined us and the Place. We envisage that the which is available to at each campus in their and other after school Mayors of Newton Aycliffe Pharmacist: Alisdair McConnell MRPharmS successful organisation will read at the Crown Street development, creation and clubs. Their hard work will and Shildon to switch on be a catering operation who Library in Darlington. installation. be showcased at the two the lights at both campuses Pioneering Care Centre, Burn Lane has already built a customer If you are interested in A number of groups from campuses over the 2 weeks on Monday. Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 4SE base (possibly in the external catering market) and who learning more about our both campuses of the of “Winter in Bloom.” A special thank you to Telephone: 01325 311297 South Durham U3A and will utilise The Work Place school were involved in In his speech to mark the Richard Agar of Bravura, Email: [email protected] the activities we enjoy, creating additional work switching on of the lights, and Philip Clark one of facilities to run/expand their www.thevillage-pharmacy.co.uk business. we would be delighted to for the installation, working Mr Priestley, Executive our Cree volunteers for In return The Work Place hear from you. together to improve Head Teacher at Greenfi eld, installing the trees and OPENING TIMES require a café service 5 Ring Brenda on 01325 wellbeing and creating said “January can be a making sure everything Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5.30pm days a week (Monday to 401155 or Joan on 01325 something to be proud of. diffi cult time of year but not worked on time – well done Friday) which will be run 358247 The groups include a men’s at Greenfi eld. We have lots all! Friday 8.30am-6.00pm of exciting things going on You can see the installation Saturday 9.00am-12.00noon and are looking forward to at Newton Aycliffe campus (Closed 1.00pm-2.00pm for Lunch) a bright future in Newton during Arts Centre opening We provide a wide range of services including: Aycliffe and Shildon.” hours (Monday – Thursday Minor Ailments Scheme - Emergency Contraception Greenfi eld Arts and 10am -9pm, Friday 10am Free Contraception on production of a ‘c’ card Greenfi eld Community -4pm), and those in Shildon College would like to say a after school hours if you Chlamydia Screening - Pregnancy Testing big thank you to all staff and are using the neighbouring Advice on Stopping Smoking & Healthy Living students at Greenfi eld and leisure centre. and much more A Collection and Delivery Service for all the surgeries in Newton Aycliffe Electronic Transfer of Prescriptions from TURNERS OF Sponsored 24 Hour Pease Way and Bewick Crescent Surgeries Use our FREE DELIVERY SERVICE - Swim for Charities Prescriptions delivered to your door A fundraising swim has contact Graham on 07584 Please do not hesitate to contact Alisdair and his SEDGEFIELD friendly staff who are always available to speak with been organised in memory 624882. The swim is on of 14 year old Hannah Leigh Thursday and Friday 5th - anyone who would like help and advice. who died from a stroke last 6th February from 12 noon FLU JABS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Ford Dealership November. Her Uncle, to 12 noon. Please ask for more information Graham Hall, has brought together 40 supporters and staff from the Leisure SALES, SERVICE Centre to raise money for Ronald McDonald House and Acorn Hospice. Both charities were & PARTS fantastic and a real source of help to the family during that terrible time. 01740 620 338 The swimathon will highlight the hard work and dedication the two chairities provide on a daily basis and a way for family members to show their gratitude. Specialists “I would like to thank my work colleagues and Serving Newton Aycliffe, Durham, Darlington the wonderful people of and the surrounding area the town and surrounding areas for kind donations received.” said Graham. SEDGEFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE If you would like to take part or donate please NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 7 Film Show Aycliffe Fell Walkers in Asby REDWORTH HALL TREAT St Clare’s Church FEEL GOOD I have just experienced FILM SHOWS on Tuesday 3rd a short stay at Redworth February will feature one of the most feel-good fi lm musicals of Hall our local luxury all time “MY FAIR LADY”. hotel and the visit With a Star cast of Audrey proved to be memorable Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Wilfrid and satisfactory. Hyde-White, Stanley Holloway The staff were and Jeremy Brett, and songs including “Wouldn’t it be courteous and attentive, Loverly” “With a Little bit of the ambience suitably Luck” “I Could Have Danced grand for the former all Night” “On the Street Where stately home with a rich You Live” and so many more, it history and beautiful is a sheer joy from start to fi nish. Tea and coffee served at 1pm, grounds. included in the £2. The fi lm The room we occupied, starts at 1-15pm. A variety in the old part of the of chairs are set out for your building, overlooked comfort, and tables too so you the front lawn and was can bring a spot of lunch to eat. Everyone is most welcome to spacious, well appointed join us and watch this pure feel and very comfortable. good fi lm in friendly company. Dining was enjoyable Euphoria Boutique Details from Ric Hargreaves The Asby Hills west of Kirby their loftier Howgill neighbours, Club members alighted the with a rich selection of 316755. Stephen are less frequented than but are nevertheless in a coach at various points along have a large collection of beautiful corner of the northern Lunedale and headed up dishes, effi ciently served Pennines. Aycliffe Fell Walkers towards the frost-covered hills by staff who tended to Prom Dresses headed there last weekend to and beyond, intent on visiting your every need. from £50 to £450 and is currently offering SIMPSONS SHOE REPAIRS walk and explore the area, the areas of greatest interest: To complete our lovely 10% OFF ** Award Winning Shoe Repairs *** which is criss-crossed by the Raisebeck Stone Circle, Great evening we took coffee Please contact Nicky Maull to either visit the long-disused railway route that Asby Scar, Middle Busk & showroom in Yarm High Street or she is more once linked Barnard Castle with Little Asby, Crosby Garrett, in the front lounge next WE ALSO OFFER: Key Cutting, than happy to meet you in your home and Tebay & Oxenholme and the Smardale and eventually Kirby to an open fi re before Trophy Supplies and Engraving bring the gowns to you. Watch Battery Replacement ‘resurrected’ Settle to Carlisle Stephen itself. retiring for a restful Established over 50 years railway. The sun shone for much of the sleep. Numerous limestone pavement day but not strongly enough Telephone Nicky 07736 051468 outcrops pervade the area, being to thaw things out. The local We were offered Tel: 01388 777 7099 breakfast in the room, Whinpenny House, 135-137 High Street, Yarm TS15 9AY visible on the skyline wherever roads and limestone pavements www.euphoriaboutique.co.uk 24 Church Street, Shildon one looked. were ice-covered and waiting but chose to sample the to catch the unwary and there wide choice of food at the were several fallers during the buffet which included morning. All club members stood to everything imaginable observe a minutes silence out to suit guests who visit LLOCOMOTIONOCOMOTION ONEONE of respect for long-serving Redworth from all over Heighington Lane, Newton Aycliffe and much-loved member Rob the world. Turner, who had died during A full “English” was the week previous; it was fi tting that he should be remembered our choice and this was in such pleasant yet dramatic really enjoyable with surroundings. plenty of staff around to Later, several walkers were ensure we had plenty of fortunate to witness a steam train crossing the viaduct that fresh coffee and tea. straddles beautiful Smardale. To complement the The locomotive, belching thick stay the hotel offers use black smoke, came thundering of the swimming pool LIVE BANDS ONCE A MONTH over the viaduct as walkers and other spa facilities passed beneath. Dozens of SATURDAY 31st JANUARY photographers were there to including beauty and catch the moment too. health treatment. “MIDNITE BLUE” Afterwards at the Black Bull in It was a memorable FREE ENTRY - Show starts 8.30pm onwards To Let Kirby Stephen, the landlord was break and one to DISCOUNT TAXIS AVAILABLE astounded when so many thirsty WEDNESDAY 4th FEBRUARY walkers entered his bar – and recommend to others 3 bedroom properties the fi sh & chip shop next door looking for that special Burnsy’s Brain Basher Quiz did quite well too! treat. So come on down for a good laugh and a brilliant atmosphere immediately available to TTelephone:elephone: 0013251325 778806288062 let in Newton Aycliffe. IMPORTANT EVENT Email: [email protected] • No bond FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY Chilton & Windlestone WMC “Th e Area’s Number 1 Music Venue!” • No admin fee AND YOUR TOWN FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS: • Dedicated Aycliffe’s future is in your hands! The Neighbourhood Plan needs your input. Are you interested in helping to plan the Saturday 31st January repairs future of Aycliffe and be part of this exciting project? Th e UK’s best tribute act to If you are 14 years old and over and can spare a few hours “Michael Jackson Tribute” service a month for a short period, we need your help to plan the Plus great support act - Brilliant Show future of your town in specifi c areas covering housing, retail Only £5.00 cover charge and the environment. The Great Aycliffe Neighbourhood Plan • Secure team would like to invite you to a special event being held at Friday 6th February Newton Aycliffe Youth & Community Centre on Saturday 21st “Mark Th omas” in the Lounge long-term February from 10am - 12noon. You will have the chance to meet the Team where you can fi nd Saturday 7th February tenancy out how you can get involved in planning the future of Great Aycliffe. This is important for you, your family and the town. “Accoustic Weller” in the Lounge • All applicants and 50/50 Dancing in the Hall considered Friday 13th February Durham County Credit Union “Friday Disco” in the Hall Thursday 11am-12noon at the Newton Aycliffe Library Saturday 14th February Call on 01388 581 035 “JoJo” in the Lounge AVOID HIGH INTEREST LOANS and 50/50 Dancing in the Hall that are almost impossible to pay back! Find your perfect home online at SAVE with us and take advantage of New Club Jackpot Bingo Game and Club Lotto starting 1st February - Win thousands at your club livin.co.uk/findahome LOW INTEREST LOANS! You can download tickets for all functions at 01325 315645 - Harry Drake www.chiltonwmc.co.uk or call in for further details [email protected] or 01325 312872 - Mike Dixon Tel: 01388 720294 or 07789 003529 PAGE 8 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Puppies Thrown into SEVEN WAYS THE 3M Appoint First Female Boss GOVERNMENT HAS 3M, which has a 3M is a strong supporter of Rubbish Bin to Die manufacturing site at Aycliffe, the UK Government’s ‘Your has appointed its fi rst female Life’ campaign to encourage TARGETED NORTH EAST managing director for the UK greater participation among Before the 2010 election, non-elected LEPs is delaying David Cameron announced he £500m of EU funding to the and Ireland region. women in the career choices was going to target the North North East. Christiane Gruen was of science, technology, East, and the following facts 5. The UK economy is growing, previously managing director engineering and maths shows he has been as good as but for every 12 new jobs of the diversifi ed technology (STEM). Christiane Gruen’s his word: created in the South only one company’s Alpine region own career embodies that 1. The government’s 2013 has been created elsewhere. covering Switzerland and spirit. transport infrastructure plan The North East continues to Austria. After graduating as an scheduled £4,893 to be spent bear the country’s highest engineer in food technologies, for each resident of London unemployment with 13.6% of she joined 3M in 1984 as compared to £245 for each the working age population on a technical assistant in her person in the North East. The out-of-work benefi ts. KEEP WARM native Germany and went on Coalition Government will go 6. Benefi t reform has to hold a number of positions into the next General Election damaged the North East of increasing responsibility with just one major North East disproportionately. A 2013 INFORMATION in the drug delivery systems road project under way. study found County Durham Dear Editor, and health care markets 2. None of the extra £235m to be the seventh-hardest-hit On Friday the 23rd of Dave Dawson and taken With the recent winter businesses. straight to a veterinary allocated to be spent on district in the country, with As managing director for January 2014 we received hospitals for last winter was a loss equivalent to £560 per temperatures dropping in in inhalation drug delivery a call from a member of practice. The puppies allocated to the North East. working age adult. The loss the North East, people are the UK and Ireland, she now and I’m very pleased to return public who found some were kept in overnight The recent £2 billion funding per adult for the south east was struggling to keep warm. leads 2,900 employees across to the UK,” she said. puppies abandoned in a for observation and were to help the NHS cope with £370. Whether they struggle to pay 19 locations, including nine “The UK and Ireland one of plastic carrier bag. placed into a foster home increased pressures for 2015- 7. Local government cuts have their energy bills, or their manufacturing sites. Among the largest 3M subsidiaries the products manufactured A gentleman was walking the following day. 16 gave just 0.24% more to impacted disproportionately property is not equipped to outside the USA and I am Trusts in the North East, while on our region, as the map of cope with the cold weather, at its Heighington Lane plant his dog on Woodham The puppies were only looking forward to playing parts of London and the South next year’s Local Government people need to be aware that at Aycliffe are respirators for a full role in the ongoing Way when he witnessed approximately 3 weeks East will get funding increases Settlement shows. The North there is help out there. worker safety and a range success of the business.” a pick-up truck pull up old on the day they were of more than 3.5%. East will see a 3.4% decrease in I would urge anyone who of products for the vehicle Christiane Gruen has taken and throw out a carrier abandoned and were very 3. Of the 44 planned new funding (equal to £78 less per is worried about keeping aftercare market. over as managing director bag. The carrier bag lucky the gentleman was Pensionwise advice centres, household in spending power); their home warm to contact “I spent part of my earlier from Paul Keel, who has was thrown into the bin walking past. With the there are just two in the whole but in the south east there will the Home Heat Helpline career at the company’s moved to another senior role of the North East. be a 0.5% increase, or £9 more next to the bus stop near cold weather there would on 0800 33 66 99, or visit Loughborough site working with 3M based in the USA. 4. Government insistence that per household. www.homeheathelpline.org. the Agnew Community have been a good chance funding is directed through the John D Clare Centre. Curious what the puppies dying if left uk to see how the Home Heat Helpline can offer free overnight. GREAT AYCLIFFE TOWN COUNCIL was in the bag the dog support, help and advice. walker approached the If anyone has any further Helpline advisors are able bag to fi nd it contained 5 information regarding to put callers in touch with puppies. the origins of the puppies services such as supplier trust MAYOR’S CHARITY The puppies were could they please contact funds and schemes that offer collected by RSPCA (RSPCA DCI Lawson fi nancial support towards CIVIC BALL Animal Collection Offi cer 10356) on 0300 1235 999. a new boiler and better insulation, as well as energy REDWORTH HALL HOTEL, REDWORTH saving tips for homes. More than 1 in 10 households FRIDAY, 20th FEBRUARY 2015 in Britain are eligible for this kind of help, so they’ve got Reception - 7.00 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. Dinner AAutoSafeutoSAutoa Centrefe Ltd nothing to lose and possibly 01325 304432 lots to gain by getting in Entertainment from ‘Dave Lynn’ touch. and Dance Music from ‘John Melvin’ until 12 Midnight Complete Garage Services Lawrence Slade, Home Heat Helpline TICKETS : £28.00 No Gimmicks, No Hassle, Just a To include: Reception Drinks / Dinner / Entertainment Quality Service you Can Trust and Dancing Marie Curie Fundraisers Dress Code: Evening Dresses : Dinner Jackets / Lounge Suits MOT £35.00 In aid of the Mayor’s nominated Charities: ‘Cruse Bereavement Care’ and ‘Durham County School FFREEREE Benevolent Fund’ initial diagnostic check Tickets available from with any service or MoT The Mayor’s Secretary, Great Aycliffe Town Council, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe. DL5 6QF CAR STILL UNDER WARRANTY? Cheques made payable to “Great Aycliffe Town Council” Fed Up with Paying Main Dealer Prices? The Bishop Auckland Autosafe can service any vehicle without Fundraising Group for Marie affecting your warranty, saving you up to 50% Curie Cancer Care celebrated CALL TODAY TO BOOK its 1st birthday recently. To date the group has raised in VALUE SERVICE & MOT excess of £16,000 - thanks to INCLUDING 42 POINT HEALTH CHEAK the generosity of the people of AND MINI VALET FOR ONLY £95.00 South West Durham. All monies raised goes towards providing ‘end of life care’ in the Bishop Auckland area. TTYREYRE SPECIALSSPECIALS In addition to supermarket collections to support Daffodil 17565 T14 - £37.95 Month in March, the group has a full programme of interesting 18555 H15 - £44.95 events lined up in the coming year including Curry Nights at 19560 H15 - £46.95 the Spice Lounge, Blooming Great Tea Parties, Strawberry and Champagne Garden Open 20555 X16 - £45.95 Days, Vintage Fashion events and, looking ahead to Christmas, 22540 X18 - £49.95 a Sing-alonga-Carol Concert. We aim to have a good time Price includes Fitting whilst raising money for this excellent cause and would Unit 16 Gurney Way, Aycliffe Business Park be delighted to welcome new members to our monthly Newton Aycliffe, Co. Durham DL5 6UJ meetings at 1.30pm on the fi rst Tuesday of the month in TTelephone:elephone: 0132501325 330443204432 the Community Fire Station on Watling Road, Bishop Opening Hours: Auckland. For further details Mon-Fri 8am-5.30pm; Saturday 8.30am-2pm contact Elizabeth Varley (01388) 606075 NEWTON NEWS www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 9

10 Day Old Free Children’s Party at HORNDALE RESIDENTS’ Puppies ASSOCIATION MEETING Neville Community Centre Angela Corner Great Aycliffe plan the future of our town. neighbourhoods better places Dumped in Neighbourhood Plan Co- Our trips are fi lling up to live. ordinator GATC is giving fast and if you want more Philip Clark Chair Rubbish Bin an update on the fi rst phase information please email of the Neighbourhood Plan horndaleresidentsass@ Dear Editor, for our town on Wednesday outlook.com and we will Last Friday night some lowlife 4th February 5.45pm at forward a full list to you. FLORA DEMO dumped a bag of approximately the Evangelical Church As normal, representatives On Monday 2nd February at ten day old black and white puppies in the rubbish bin on Ladybower. from the local Police beat 7.30pm Area Demonstrator, Woodham Way next to the There is also an invitation team, Councillors and Pam Greenhill from Morrison Close bus stop. for everyone to join her at an Livin will be in attendance Crawcrook presents Fortunately they were Open Morning on the 21st to discuss any ideas or an evening of fl ower discovered by a dog owner February at Newton Aycliffe problems you may have. Our demonstrating entitled before they froze to death and Youth and Community meetings are very relaxed ‘Gardener’s Delight’ at they were collected by the Centre 10.00am – 12 noon. and we welcome anyone to Shildon Civic Hall. Free to RSPCA. This gives us the chance to join us and make our great members - Visitors £5. Hopefully the poor little things will survive and fi nd loving homes after their dreadful start in life. The poor bitch will be in a lot of pain as she will be Property Management lactating, or possibly is already dead and with such a caring owner it would probably be a North East blessing! If anyone knows of an animal Town Mayor Wendy Hillary while their children took part appreciated. The Specialist in Quality Rented Accommodation that fi ts this description I would and her consort Jed attended in the fun, games and party The event was sponsored by call on them to inform the the Free Children’s Party at provided. Don Walker of Councillors Sarah Iveson 27 Duke Street, Darlington - Tel: (01325) 382302 - Fax: (01325) 383536 RSPCA and this moron could Neville Community Centre Simpasturegate supplied the and Jed Hillary. The children www.property-management-northeast.co.uk be prosecuted and prevented last Saturday. A number of catering which was much enjoyed bouncy castle, face from keeping a dog, as they are children attended along with painting, tatoos, balloon not fi t to do so! their parents who were able making with fantastic prizes. Dog Lover to enjoy a Pie and Peas meal Thanks to sponsors and helpers for making this such LANDLORDS a wonderful afternoon. INSURANCE Free Piano The Centre is looking for a FREE QUOTES We urgently require ESTIMATES St Clare’s Church has an volunteer Treasurer to help upright piano in need of a with bookings and banking. quality, modernised VEHICLEVEHICLEB BODYODY REPAIRSREPAIRS RESPRAYS - RESTORATION - MOTOR CYCLES - PLASTIC WELDING good home. Admittedly it Please ring Peter Beaty on Springfields 313924 if you can help. 3-4 bedroomed houses Replacement Panels & Lights is no longer young, but it is School Aycliffe Sheraton Road Touch Up Paints in good working condition On Sunday 15th February Spacious 3/4 bedroomed detached in Newton Aycliffe Interior and Exterior Customising and free to anyone who Ferryhill Operatic Society bungalow conveniently situated for Newton Aycliffe Aerosols and Paint mixed to order will present Songs from Darlington, Aycliffe, Bishop Auck- & Woodham for clients From a Scratch to a Respray, would like it. the Shows. Tickets £4 for land & A1M. Hall, fitted breakfast Recently refurbished 3 bedroomed for a quality and affordable job contact Neil If you are interested please kitchen, utility, large lounge with on our mailing list. semi-detached house within walking adults, £3 for Seniors and feature fireplace, master bedroom distanceLET - Similar of town Properties centre, easy Required access 01325 319199 - 07971 435308 ring Ric Hargreaves on children free. To book and with en suite shower/WC, adjoining to A1M. Hall, downstairs WC, lounge Unit E463/2 Woodham Road DL5 6HT - www.spraybody.co.uk 01325 316755 collect tickets at the door ring single bedroom/study, 2 further dou- with feature fireplace, kitchen/diner ble bedrooms, family bathroom/WC Free rental appraisal with glazed door to garden, 2 double 313924. with shower cubicle Unfurnished/part & 1 single bedroom, bathroom/WC furnished with carpets, curtains, and without obligation with overhead shower attachment. some appliances. Gas CH, easily Unfurnished with carpets, curtains, the maintained gardens (no lawn), ga- from the ARLA fitted oven & hob. Gas CH, gardens consumer rage & parking. EPC rating ‘E’. (No licensed agent & parking. EPC rating ‘D’. Rent £550 More Get pets, non smokers) Rent £800 pcm pcm champion for health and on the social care Band Wagon ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS The Town band would like to thank the residents Healthwatch is the independent statutory organisation which of Newton Aycliffe and listens to people’s views on local health and social care services surrounding areas for the and speaks up for them in order to bring about improvements. great response to our recent Bluebell Meadows Belford Way Harebell Meadow Could you help request for members to join Newton Aycliffe our new training band. Newton Aycliffe Woodham the consumer champion If anyone else would like Modern 2 bedroomed terraced Modernised 2 bedroomed 3 bedroomed modern to join us we still have house in pleasant area, detached bungalow, unfurnished, detached house situated to do its job? recently refurbished & in good instruments available and unfurnished with carpets. in pleasant cul de sac, someLET - Similar blinds, Properties fitted oven Required & hob, condition.LET - Similar Entrance Properties hall, Requiredlounge/ unfurnishedLET - Similar Propertieswith carpets,Required Healthwatch County Durham is currently recruiting members for if Mr. Beswick could get fitted robes. Entrance hall, diner with feature stove-effect curtains, appliances & its Advisory Board. The role is voluntary, but offers the in touch it would be much lounge, new fitted kitchen, 2 gas fire, fitted kitchen, inner hall, fitted robes. Fitted kitchen, appreciated as we have double bedrooms, bathroom/ bathroom/WC with overhead lounge/diner, conservatory, opportunity of great reward in helping to influence the shower, 1 double & 1 single misplaced your contact WC with overhead shower. downstairs WC, 2 double & improvement of services for the local community. Gas CH, gardens front & back. bedroom, conservatory. Gas CH, 1 single bedroom, upstairs details. EPC rating C. Rent £475 pcm front & rear gardens (rear South- bathroom. Gas CH, gardens For an information pack and application form Contact numbers for the facing), parking. Rent £495 pcm & garage. Tel. 01325 375960 band are, Mike on 01325 [email protected] 718521 and Paul on 0797 Closing date: Friday 13 February 2015 0077657 or facebook at No Gimmicks, No Temporary Discounts, Just Consistent healthwatchcountydurham.co.uk Aycliffe and Brancepeth Professional Service with Personal Attention Since 1988 Brass Band. PAGE 10 www.newtonnews.co.uk NEWTON NEWS Wildcats Suffer 2 Defeats YOUTH FOOTBALL ROUND UP The Wildcats suffered two pointers to help extend the action on 1st February when The U16’s sit top of the front of him. straight defeats over the Wildcats’ lead to 44-37, their they host Surrey United. League after an excellent Second half was very similar weekend, fi rst on the road largest advantage in the game. With the series against Surrey away performance at Stockton with both teams battling hard against Leicester Riders then But Bucci’s double-double of tied at 1-1, a win would give Town and a win was vital in the midfi eld. A fi ne save at home against the Glasgow 17 points and 10 rebounds, his the Wildcats the tie-breaker to maintain their challenge. from James denied the hosts rocks. The two losses drop the second double-double of the advantage. Tip-off is set for A brace from Corey Denton late on. Final score 0-0. Wildcats to 10th place in the season, was not enough to hold 4:00pm on Sunday 1st February gave Aycliffe a half-time lead The Under 14’s played host BBL Championship with a down the Rocks, who chipped at the Newton Aycliffe Leisure with good work from Jimmy to Greatham ‘B’ and started 7-14 record. away at Durham’s lead in the Centre. Tickets are now Cameron for the second. the game very slow without Durham faced Leicester on early minutes of the fourth available for purchase on our Stockton soon pulled a goal playing the football they can. 24th January on BBL TV and quarter. Glasgow, who lead the website. back to make it 2-1 and At half-time we were 0-2 found the going tough from BBL in three-pointers made per the response was instant as down. Second half was a lot the start. After trailing 19-13 game, began to connect on their Corey Denton volleyed in for better and the lads got back to start the second quarter, the deep shots in the fi nal stages of his hat-trick with a lobbed into the game with a couple Wildcats would be outscored the match to give them a 79-70 through ball from Kieran of goals from C. Smith and T. 66-32 throughout the rest of lead. Ex- Employees Mcwaters. Steed, unfortunately pushing the match. Chris Jones led the Durham fought back to within A great save from Bradley on and a slight change of squad with 10 points and three three with two minutes left, but Claughton kept hosts at bay - formation left us short at the James Pallister with the Man by Ben. Full time 2-0. Man assists. Glasgow maintained their edge Get-Together they then made it 3-2 with a back and Greatham grabbed of the Match going to Iain of the Match to Ben for some Durham’s shooting overall by converting late free throws, couple of minutes remaining, a couple more goals. Final Jex. great goalkeeping! was 28.8 percent, the lowest cementing their 81-75 victory. It is thirty years this year but Aycliffe held on for a score 2-4. Under 10’s Eagles were Under 8’s Eagles took on single-game average of the Urli led the Wildcats with 19 since the Spennymoor great result! Man of the The Under 13’s welcomed away to Stockton Town Darlington Spraire Lads and season. The 45 points scored points, shooting 6-11 overall transport company W. Match was awarded to Lewis Seaton Carew Tigers to the Blues. Straight from the off are playing some really great including three three-pointers. H. William went into Coatsworth. Oak Leaf after a diffi cult run Aycliffe passed the ball early football for kids so young.... is the lowest game total in club Game of the season so far for of results recently. The game history. Jones repeated with 10 points liquidation, and we are and accurately and it really and keeps our unbeaten run in the Under 15 Falcons away started with the opposition on was breath taking stuff. With the league going. Final score Returning to Newton Aycliffe and was the game leader with searching for ex-employees six assists. He also had six at Egglescliffe. Adopting a the attack creating a chance this the goals came, Brennan 5-0. Well done boys. Leisure Centre the next day, to arrange a get-together. 4-2-3-1 system the Falcons in the fi rst minute. Aycliffe Fitz slotting home then Leo Under 8’s Falcons were away Durham were looking to rebounds and two steals. We would like as many as John Puk scored eight points in were very hard to break down settled into a rythmn and took Umudi fi nishing off another to Billingham Synthonia and bounce back strongly against possible to attend the event at the back and had numbers the game to the Tigers. New both matches over the weekend great move. a excellent performance by the Rocks. Though again to be held on Saturday 14th going forward. goalkeeper Declan Crowe’s The lads kept passing and the whole team was rewarded trailing 19-13 after the fi rst along with six and eight March 2015 in Ferryhill The fi rst half was mainly long route kick found Chloe moving until the ball fell to with a 3-1 win. Both teams rebounds versus Leicester and quarter, the Wildcats found Workingmen’s Club from competed in the midfi eld area Ryan who raced through to Calum Whitfi eld’s feet, and started really well but it was their rhythm behind Fran Glasgow, respectively. of the pitch and Aycliffe hit fi nish well for 1-0. The Tigers from 25 yards scored what Billingham who took the lead Against Glasgow, Sam Martin, 12.00 o’clock Midday. Urli’s three-point shooting and Please make the effort to the bar from 25 yards. Corra levelled within two minutes must be a contender for goal at half-time. Second half saw worked their way to a 33-28 Joel Madourie and David attend and to assist with and Liam had a couple of for 1-1 at half-time. After of the season! Half-time 0-3. an early goal from Travis halftime lead. Buchberger all scored seven good chances when played weathering early pressure Good football continued after Dixon. The Falcons proved After stealing the momentum points. 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Three goals in the Hartley in goal. night which saw Aycliffe The home side clearly had progress to the quarter-fi nals game in much the same second half gave Marske the positive fashion that they points to put them fi ve points revenge on their minds and on *HWILWZLWKRXWNQRZLQJLW of the Northern League Cup 8 minutes Connor Hughes had fi nished the cup match. As in behind leaders West Auckland where they’ll meet either Team a one on one with the keeper WRWKHVRXQGRIWKHKRWWHVW/DWLQPXVLF Northumbria or Washington. that game they had the ball in with three games in hand. but dragged his shot wide. Aycliffe started the Cup game the net in the fi rst ten minutes. Aycliffe’s next three games Just moments later Anthony well fi nding the net after just This time, however, the goal are against teams in the lower Campbell struck the bar with 10 mins. Threading his way was ruled out for offside. half of the table. 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MILLER. Peacefully on 22nd AT ROUNDABOUTS Chairman’s Charities January. Eddy, aged 77 years. Road safety charity the IAM vehicles plenty of space. Beloved Husband of the late is offering tips from Britain’s • SPEED: Slow down Irene; devoted Dad of Mandy, top advanced driver, Peter smoothly to a speed Eddy and Andress; Father- Rodger. This week he that’s appropriate for the in-Law of Gary, June and is advising on avoiding roundabout, taking into John; much loved Grandad problems at roundabouts. account the position of other of Darren, Samantha, James, • INFORMATION: Look road users Danny and Chloe and their well ahead; check your • GEARS: Once you’re at partners; loving Great Grandad mirrors so that you know the right speed, and before of Zack and Ethan; a friend to many who will be sadly what other traffi c there turning, select the correct missed. Funeral Service to is around you. Give any gear. Do a fi nal mirror check, take place in Wear Valley signals in plenty of time. especially the mirror on the Crematorium Chapel on Friday Try and identify a gap in the side you are turning towards 6th February at 12.30 pm prior traffi c before you reach the • ACCELERATE: At a to private family burial. Family roundabout, but keep an eye roundabout choose a gap flowers only, donations in lieu, Dear Sir, on the car in front – they may in the traffi c and accelerate if so desired, to Dementia UK I would like to praise a fantastic new mobile tyre fi tting not go for the gap you would smoothly into it – the same service, Leaside Tyres, who I have used for both myself and • POSITION: Approach the applies to any other junction MacMURRAY (Nee Tully), my wife’s cars. roundabout according to Rodger said: “At Sedgefi eld’s all-conquering Butterwick Hospice and 21st January, peacefully. They have always been punctual, courteous, friendly and which exit you’re taking. roundabouts, it is useful to try national water polo visited the club to receive Margaret of Newton Aycliffe, always very helpful! They will attend to your car in almost Keep to the left lane to turn and consider the whole thing champions have put their the signed shirt and to see formerly Bishop Auckland, any location that is required. left or go straight and the as one manoeuvre – that way names to the chairman of the boys train. He also met aged 78 years. Devoted Wife Compared to other Tyre Fitting services I have always found right lane when taking an you have a plan about which Durham County Council’s the club’s coaches, offi cials of Charles, a loving and much them to be very competitive! My personal thanks to Luke who exit on the right. Watch for lane to be in, when to move loved Mam of Susan, Vivien, charity appeal. and volunteers. John, Chris and the late always has a smile! any road markings guiding into that lane, and what Members of Sedgefi eld Cllr Robinson said: “I K. Fittes you and try to give other signals you expect to use. Charles. a beloved Nana and Water Polo Club’s was gobsmacked at how Great Nana, also a very dear But you need to prepare to under-15 team, who won committed everyone was Sister, Aunt and good friend to be fl exible – other road users the British Gas Amateur - the boys, their coaches many. Will friends please meet don’t always behave as we’d Swimming Association’s and all the parents and for Service at Wear Valley expect them to.” (ASA) National Water volunteers who together Crematorium, Coundon on Polo Championships at the have made the club such a Wednesday 4th February at end of last year presented success. 2.45pm. Family flowers only Thank You please. Donations in memory the Chairman, Cllr John “It was great talking to of Margaret, may if desired, be Robinson, JP, with a signed the lads and to receive the left at the Crematorium for the I WOULD like to thank family, club t-shirt for his charity shirt.” Alzheimers Society. friends and neighbours for their auction. Cllr Robinson made a small lovely cards, flowers and gifts, Cllr Robinson is raising donation to club funds received on my recent birthday. Much appreciated. Love, Jean funds for the Great North and pledged to replace McKenzie Air Ambulance and the club’s ‘roll of honour’ banner, if its under-16s In Memoriam team wins the ASA national championships for their age DICKINSON, Walter James. group later this year. 25th January 2012. Wonderful Sedgefi eld offers water polo memories of the best Brother coaching for boys and girls and Uncle ever. Our thoughts MMoreore FREEBIESFREEBIES are always with you as we love from six years old upwards. For further information, and miss you more than words can say. Lots of love, Denise, call 07818 445 559 or visit Steve and all your Bairns xxxxx ffromrom NewtonNewton NewsNews www.sedgefieldwaterpolo. RIDLEY, Leonora Eva. com Died 29th January 2014. To put in a bid for the signed Remembering you “Leonora” Many onlinei newspapers and shirt or to make a donation is easy. We think of you all to the Chairman’s charity the time. Not just today or blogs offer free classified appeal, email chairman@ yesterday, we will till the end of durham.gov.uk. the line. Love always, Val and family xxxx advertising to their users, but THOMAS TOMLINSON 29th January 2014. To our Dad and not many newspapers offer Congratulations Grandad. We know that you are still with us, especially today, because we shared a closeness the same privilege in their even death can’t take away. You Stacy Rhian always had a smile to share, printed version . . . Richardson time to give, time to care; a loving nature, kind and true, is until now! the way we will remember you. Miss you loads. Sharon, Tony, Lyn, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren xxxxxxxxx THOMAS TOMLINSON 29th January 2014. Memories are like strands of gold, they never FREE PERSONAL tarnish or grow old. Mine of you too will last forever, until the day we are together. Always loved, never forgotten. I love you Tot. Ann xxxxx ADVERTISING JOHN GLASPER 1st February 2009. Miss you and love you always. From your Wife Doreen Happy 21st Birthday JOHN GLASPER 1st February To our wonderful Daughter, 2009. Treasured memories of in the Newton News congratulations on your a loving Dad and Grandad. 21st birthday on 29th Thinking of you today and Your Local Community Newspaper January. Lots of love, Mam always. Love and miss you. and Dad xxxx From Viv, Chris and Jess xxxxx Happy 21st Birthday JOHN GLASPER 1st Stacy February 2009. Dad. 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