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The Worx Hair theworxhairbeautytanning The Worx HairBeauty Aycliffe Town Council to write Beauty Tanning to the Boundary Commission Call Gary on 01325 589011 to request this be changed now and in any future change. Newton News asked the views of our MP Phil Wilson who said: “I believe it should be Est. 1898 Bedroom called Aycliffe & Billingham and will put in a submission in Image the consultation to that effect. Sliding Wardrobes FeastLand BIG SIZE MENSWEAR Manufactured in our Newton Aycliffe Factory 2XL to 8XL 8 Bury Road Autumn ranges now in stock 01325 300203 Electric Adjustable SUNDAY Bed Ranges LUNCH £6.00 Delivered FROM www.bedrooomimage.co.uk 11am to 1pm Visit our new studio at: NOW TAKING ORDERS £599 24 Cockerton Green, Darlington DL3 9EU FOR CHRISTMAS DAY See inside for details Telephone (01325) 464100 Call Lesley on or Free Delivery Middlesbrough and Washington 01325 300203 Telephone 0191 417 9174 www.FeastLand.co.uk PAGE 2 www.newtonnews.co.uk TOWN CHURCHES RAISE Local Girl Offers to Arrange £400 FOR CHARITY On Friday 20th October, Churches Together in Great Aycliffe, Your Event at “The George” hosted a Quiz Night and Pie & Pea Supper in the Golf Club to raise funds for local charities. After receiving her B.A. They would like to thank the Golf Club for the use of such a (Hons) in Events Management, lovely venue and for providing the food. Thanks must also go Carrie Howarth continued to all those who supported this event from the various churches to plan and coordinate in the town. weddings, launches and many We raised £400 on the night and the committee of CTGA decided other functions for friends and to share the money between NAYCC, Aycliffe Food Bank and the family, whilst also working in Women’s Refuge, all worthy causes and all in need of our help. marketing, including working Thanks to our very entertaining Quiz Masters, Andrew Matthews with her father and Grandad and David Prior, from St. Mary’s Church, who gave up their time at Newton Press. “I returned so freely and willingly on a Friday night. The quiz was won by to my passion after having my the ‘Magnificent Seven’ (a group of ladies from the Zumba Class at the Methodist Church). A great night was had by all. first child and was pleased to Anne Molyneux, Secretary. accept the position as Events Coordinator at The George Hotel in Piercebridge”. Nestled against the bank FOOD SERVED ALL DAY of the River Tees, in the Locally sourced fresh food and a good range of cask ales picturesque, historical village Lunch and Tea� me Menu of Piercebridge, “The George” is a stunning location, just Monday to Thursday 12-6.00pm | Friday & Saturday 12-5.00pm There are lovely riverside fund raisers, clairvoyance perfect to make any wedding OAP Menu Monday to Saturday 12-3.00pm views from many of the rooms nights and birthday parties. a dream come true. Offering and the gardens provide a Carrie also worked at a sensational backdrop for perfect setting for wedding Darlington Football Club, George & Dragon perfect wedding photos, photographs. Northern Echo Arena the riverside gardens at The All packages can be organising parties, weddings, New: LIGHT BITE SET MENU SPECIAL George will enhance your day tailored to your personal meetings, conferences, in a very special way. requirements and a trade shows and corporate Choose from 1 course £7.95 The Riverside Restaurant professional, experienced, match days. This was good 2 courses £9.95 or 3 courses £12.95 and Ballroom are perfect for friendly team will help you experience learning how to Available Monday to Friday 12noon - 6.00pm luxury dining, special breaks, plan and organise your day. run an event that suits clients’ weddings, celebrations and The George Hotel provides needs. business meetings. Inside the an atmospheric alternative to “I am ready and keen to help SPECIALS MENU MONDAY NIGHT centuries-old building, are modern hotels and purpose- and advise on any events, Two dine for £20.00 welcoming open fireplaces built conference centres for meetings, conferences, inside the bar, an all-day meetings, seminars, events or Christenings, parties and TUESDAY - TWO DINE FOR £25.00 menu in the Snug Bar and private functions. funerals.” said Carrie. Choose from our “Specials” menu a delicious menu in the Whether you’re just dropping Forthcoming events include: Riverside Restaurant. by to sample traditional ales, Halloween Event 28th WEDNESDAY - PIE NIGHT Since the 17th Century The grab a bite to eat or spend a October. Comedy Night 4th 6.00pm-9.00pm - choice of 4 homemade pies George has stood the test little more time in this super November, £25.00, 3 course served with mushy peas, chips and salad of time, and has seen many hotel, you can rest assured meal and entertainment. stories played out within its that the staff are always on Wedding Fayre 26th THURSDAY - GRILL NIGHT walls. The George can easily hand to make sure your time November. Call for details 6.00pm-9.00pm - mix and match any 2 meals from the cater for any size celebration: is memorable. 01325 374576 grill menu and receive a free bo� le of house wine from an intimate party of ten, Social occasions are normally All our steaks are 10oz or over! to a full-on dance-all-night a chance to enjoy, learn new Check out our “Steak of the Week Off er” on Facebook celebration, with up to 180 things and meet new people, guests. * THE PUB IN THE CLUB * which for a social butterfly Every Sunday Live Music - Free entry from 3pm SUNDAY LUNCH With 32 guest rooms in the like Carrie Howarth, are TURN 12noon-6.00pm - Bookings advisable hotel, you could extend your great opportunities. Having wedding celebration. Some helped with many charity YOUR of your guests, especially events, parties, meetings LIVE MUSIC TWICE A MONTH those who are not local, and church events in her Call to see when our next Music Event is on may consider staying at The youth, she went on to study George for a mini-break, and Events Management at Leeds CL CKS George & Dragon see you off in style the next Metropolitan University, morning, as you head off for which is the Centre of 4 East Green, Heighington - Tel: 01325 313152 your romantic honeymoon. www.georgeanddragonheighingtonvillage.co.uk Excellence for Events BACK Management in the UK. During this time she planned THIS WEEKEND events for local pubs, charity THE TURBINIA * Saturday Night Live * Baythe Horse Inn and Dining The Very Best of Rock - NO Cover Charge (unless stated) Sunday 28th October - “Dust Town Dogs” West Green, Heighington - 01325 312312 Fish Friday’s www.bayhorseheighington.co.uk 2 x Battered Cod with homemade Fantastic band with a great following, re-booked after an amazing debut gig last year. Some reviews, Gig-Pit: “One of the most energetic and entertaining live acts I’ve seen for a long chips and garden peas for £15.00 time. The Dust Town Dogs play an eclectic mix of classic punk, rock, ska, country and folk songs all done with acoustic instruments. Don’t be fooled tho, they’re bloody loud! The band are tight, the vocal Our Famous Steak Offer Available Fridays 12noon until 2:00pm harmonies excellent, the harmonica playing superb and to top it all off, it’s all done “doggy” style! Select your steak cut from our butchers Maybe that’s why the ladies seem to love them! Definitely worth a look.” “Surprise of the day for me was Dust Town Dogs. I’d heard about them but never really fancied the counter, then watch it being cooked to & 5:30pm until 9:00pm style of music they play. Well how wrong can one be! One word “Tremendous”. Go get there CD! For your liking on our in house monitors those few who don’t know, they play a kind of Cajun/Pogues mix. If you don’t like them, you don’t have a heart and your probably dead.” “Was asked to go and film this band at Consett Empire what a cracking night, audience eating out of their hands from the off, never seen so many people up on stage dancing and singing with the band, Marvellous Christmas Fare great entertainment.” Magic Monday Bookings now being taken for 27th Nov., Sunday 29th October - “Breakfast Club” (4pm, £3 c/c) 2 FOR 1 on our boards menu until 22nd Dec. An afternoon of classics performed by the north-east’s top 80’s tribute band. Recently formed with Monday to Saturday very talented musicians that have 1000’s of gigs under their belts, with top bands including Tyne served 12noon-9pm Lizzy, The Kill, Bon Jovi Forever, Antmusic and more. Covering tracks by: Duran Duran, Nik Kershaw, Billy Idol, Spandau Ballet, Gary Numan, A-Ha, Aztec Camera, David Bowie, Inxs, Dead Or Alive, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, OMD, Depeche Mode, Light Bites Menu Sunday Off er Ultravox, Tears For Fears and more Mon-Fri 12-6pm | Sat 12-3pm 2 x Sunday Roast Dinners Wednesday 1st November - Comedy Night 1 course from £7.25 2 courses £10 with all the trimmings for £15.00 With the one and only Carl Hutchinson plus support from Cal Halbert and Danny Deegan 3 courses £12 Available from 4:00pm until 7:00pm Saturday 4th November - “Mug Shot” Sunday Lunch Carvery For more information on bands go to NOW AVAILABLE 01325 312273 www.turbiniapub.co.uk or 313034 Served from 12noon to 4.00pm e County, e Green, Aycliff e Village Free Function Room - Free Disco/Karaoke Bookings now being accepted Newton Aycliff e, Co. Durham DL5 6LX www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 3 Care Home Wins Garden Award BIN COLLECTION FARCE! The residents and staff at Dears Sir, nothing about it, I resign”. unlit! salaries, NI contributions Rose Lodge Care Home Cllr. J.D Clare considered This current farce is only the 3) The Teaching and index linked pension have been blooming with the bin collection debacle first in a long line of expensive Assistants ‘Over-payments’ contributions. This, instead of pride after receiving a a, “drama”. I consider it a farces overseen by the Unitary farce. blaming Government cutbacks Community Enhancement FARCE! Further, in almost Authority (DCC) established By way of apology for the for all of the DCC failures the Award for their front garden 17 inches of column print by a Labour Government and current bin fiasco perhaps taxpayer has endured under display. he FAILS to apologise on constituted with a Cabinet Cllr. Clare could tell the tax this Labour run Unitary The Community En- behalf of himself, the Cabinet, System. paying electorate how much Authority. the Council, or the local 1) DCC found that, DCC’s ‘over-paying’ teaching Yours sincerely, hancement Awards, controlling Labour Group. due to their incompetence it assistants has cost the public Alastair P.G. Welsh, organised by Great Aycliffe The residents and taxpayers cost them about three times as purse, including over-paid Aycliffe Village Town Council, sees affected by the debacle deserve much to run a care home than certificates of merit awarded better (than they have come to it did the profit making private to individual front gardens, expect)! Instead, he thanks sector. They shut the Council floral displays or streets that the Waste Service for running Care Homes. HAVE YOU MADE A WILL? enhance the overall visual additional collections to 2) They have installed We can help protect your family’s interests. appearance of the area. Ken Pratt, the husband of a Doorstep Challenge’, is recover the situation, to hide inadequate ‘Tony Blair street Protect your PROPERTY for your loved ones. the Council’s incompetence (to lighting’ (Nice but dim) Along with their award Rose resident at Rose Lodge, also held by UK Care providers Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Storage. our additional cost). making a bus stop in Aycliffe Call NOW on 01325 324515 for appointment Lodge received a trophy, kindly volunteered his time The Maria Mallaband Care On the assumption that the Village probably the most £50 of gift vouchers and a and gardening skills to help Group and Countrywide £49.00 inc VAT (per will) and Free Home Visit operatives involved got paid for dangerous place in the county During the day or evening box of biscuits. transform the look of the Care Homes with their 80 any additional hours worked, to board a bus. Access to the E.M.P. SOLUTIONS WILLWRITERS & ESTATE The award-winning home’s entrance by adding residential and nursing I think that local taxpayers bus being via. rough stone PLANNING PRACTITIONERS entrance garden display at colourful floral borders and homes across the UK, have thanked them enough! steps that are now completely the home, which provides planters. Scotland and Northern Again, it is us who have to pay Members of the Society of Will Writers residential care for the It was double celebrations Ireland participating. The for the ruling Labour Group’s F.Inst.PA (Qualifi ed Paralegal) incompetence. elderly and people living for the home which was aim of the challenge is for In World War I the soldiers at FeastLand with dementia care, features also recently named as the each home to make the the front were described as, a variety of beautiful runner up in a national entrance to their home “Lions led by Donkeys”. Given 8 Bury Road - 300203 bedding flowers and potted horticultural competition look bright and colourful, the way that they responded plants as well as ‘flowerpot which encourages care creating a ‘wow factor’. to this farce, the Collection Christmas Day people’ centrepieces, homes to get creative when Nicola Wheatley, Care Operatives are the lions in this matter. Enough said? Dinner - £15 eco-friendly decorations decorating their gardens. Manager at Rose Lodge Turkey Breast, Beef, Mash, Funeralcare handmade by residents and The annual gardening Care Home, Said: “We are For the record, I was advised in the Newton News to expect a Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Pigs staff at the home. competition, known as ‘The absolutely delighted. We letter if my bin collection dates in Blankets, Stuffing Providing a caring personal service were all so proud of how were to change. That is, no Yorkshire Pud & Gravy our grounds look and to letter, no change. Since most 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. have the hard work of the of the bins in Aycliffe Village staff, residents and family were put out on the old, ‘wrong Christmas Day Newton Aycliffe Funeralcare members who volunteered date’, I can only assume that 4 Course - £21 9 Greenwell Road, DL5 4DH their time formally most of the residents, like me, Oakcliffe Cottage, recognised is wonderful. did not get a letter. As above with I resent the implication in Cllr. Macmillan Road, DL5 4LH We’d like to say a special Vegetable Soup and Bun Clare’s letter that we all got a Iced Mince Pie 01325 300 510 thank you to Ken for all letter, but, we are illiterate! He the time and effort he has admits having got a letter and and Homemade Trifle dedicated. Our entrance having not read it properly! www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare has been attracting a lot of This is easier than doing Call Lesley on attention from passers by the proper thing and saying, Gift cards available for all occasions and we’ve had some lovely “the Council I sit on is not fit 01325 300203 We do hot towel shave comments from visitors for purpose and as I can do www.FeastLand.co.uk OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK to the home about how Gabrielle’s Mobile Hairdressing beautiful our gardens look.” Top salon trained with 14 years experience. 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Limited spaces, please call 01325 320 216 MANCINI’S Newton News Editor Syd to book your place Howarth celebrated his Please use the entrance off Stephenson Way. 80th Birthday last Saturday at Woodham Golf Club PRICE CRUNCH Restaurant attended by 2 Pease Way, Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham DL5 5NH family and friends. www.peaseway.com Tel: 01325 320 216 Fax: 01325 304 396 Two Large Chicken Parma - £14 The evening was enjoyed by everyone with an exceptional Two Small Chicken Parma - £9 Buffet Dinner followed by superb entertainment by Two 10” Pizzas - £9.00 Town Showgroup “Groovy Street” Two 12” Pizzas - £12.00 Syd requested no cards or presents, but guests could, Two 16” Pizzas - £15.00 if they wished, donate to the MRI Scanner Appeal Two Donner Kebabs - £8.00 which he was instrumental in starting. Two Chicken Kebabs - £11.00 Syd was amazed by the total raised, in excess of £1,000, Two House Specials - £14.00 and is so pleased with the result and to be promoting a cause which will bring health 7 St. Elizabeths Close benefits to so many people. One generous couple donated Woodham Village £1 each for every year of Syd’s life - £160! 01325 320000 or 300900 If you can help the MRI Appeal please contact Pat Chambers on Tel: Open from 5.00pm to 11.00pm 07770 455651. Email: pat. [email protected] PAGE 4 www.newtonnews.co.uk Hitachi Trains Enter Service COUNTY Gestamp Scrap Metal NEWSBITS Compiled by Debris Cause Punctures on Great Western Route County Councillor John Clare Sir, whilst giving me the phone It is disappointing that number of Gescrap. Some important Council Aycliffe Youth & Community Gestamp and Gescrap has I called Gescrap the following meetings, two votes-for-local- Centre, 9.30-11.30am, starts become so desperate as to day who informed me, I need Monday 30 October, FREE – blame each other for the state to speak to Gestamp’s HR causes, crime warnings, a of Howden Road and Groat Department. I enquired and learning opportunity … and phone 03000 266115. Avenue. I refer to the spillage found the location of Gescrap, amazing things to do next • St Oswalds Preschool places of scrap metal on what is visited their portacabin and weekend. More about all the available now or waiting list supposedly a public highway. together we phoned Gestamp following on my blog at: bit.ly/ for next year. To visit or for Take a walk and it is who took my details and said CNB2510 . more information – phone unbelievable the amount of they would get back to me. COUNCIL 07968 379009. scrap that can be found on A week later, I approached • DCC Cabinet Meeting, those two streets. On two Gescrap again as no one had Wednesday 18 October. THINGS TO DO occasions, the first, leaving got back in touch with me. • DCC Environment Scrutiny • Exhibition: Folklore and my wife stranded in Bishop We contacted HR who were in Meeting, Monday 23 October. Fairy Tales from Northern Auckland and the second in meetings and was informed to • DCC Economy Scrutiny Britain, Palace Green Library, Aycliffe, where a piece of call back on the Monday. The Meeting, Tuesday 24 October. until February 2018; includes metal was removed by a local following Tuesday I spoke to • Town Council Environment double lecture, 6-7.45pm, tyre firm, who after greeting HR, who again took my details and Recreation Meetings, Thursday 2 November. me with the words “back and informed me someone will Great Western Railway’s using Japanese bullet train trains were built. again”, proudly handed me the get back in touch. brand new Intercity Express technology, that are improving Hitachi will now maintain the Wednesday 18 October. • Aycliffe Bus Preservation Society display, Locomotion distinctive metal scrap. A week further on and here I Train carried passengers for passengers’ journeys on the new trains for GWR for 27.5 • Latest local roadworks On four occasions I reported am, I do not envisage being the first time recently, marking Great Western route. years as part of the Intercity information. Museum, 10am-5pm, 2-9 the second incident. Firstly refunded by either of these the start of the biggest fleet “Nine years of hard work has Express Programme contract. COMMUNITY November. to the security guard at companies, Gescrap - whose upgrade on the Great Western gone into making this vital fleet To do this they have invested • Vote for Hardwick as UK’s • Wildlife Watch (5-11s), Low Gestamp’s gatehouse, taking name speak for itself, and route in almost 40 years. upgrade happen, including £160m in building modern best park. Barns Nature Reserve, 10am- the metal from me he took my Gestamp - whose website is a A Hitachi Rail Europe creating a brand new factory, maintenance facilities along • Vote for Durham Clothing 12 noon, Saturday 4 November details and said someone will contradiction to their actions. spokesman said: “Having workforce, and establishing the length of the Great Western Bank’s funding bid. – phone 0191 584 3112. get back in touch. There have been numerous already completed 5,000 miles modern maintenance railway, including Swansea, • Watch Out - Burglars About. • Family den building (age 6+), A week later I approached punctures suffered by vehicles of fault-free running, the first facilities from Swansea to Bristol and West London • Neighbourhood Watch Hardwick Park, 10-11.30am Gestamp’s gatehouse and using these roads, my attention British-built Hitachi train from London. We’ve delivered which will employ 500 people. Newsletter. or 1-2.30pm, Saturday 4 enquired about progress. “It is is now drawn to the Coaches, Paddington to Bristol departed pioneering 21st century trains • PCP win national November, £10 – phone 03000 not Gestamp but Gescrap, you buses and HGV vehicles on time at 07.00. It arrived at for passengers to enjoy and award. 262899. need to speak to”, was the reply that access these roads and a its destination smoothly and sparked a manufacturing • Congratulations, Athena • The Ancient Indus Valley from the security guard I had pending catastrophe. promptly, offering passengers renaissance in the North East.” Gymnastics. people (5-11s), Durham spoken to the week previously A. R. Howard more seats, space and fast wifi. Hitachi is building 57 Intercity Farewell Adam • DCC Adult Learning Oriental Museum, drop in More new trains will follow Express trains (IET) for Great Dear Sir, Computer Course, Newton 1-3pm, Saturday 4 November. until the full fleet of 57 are in Western Railways at their UK May I thank Adam White Gestamp Replies . . . service next year.” train factory. The first seven GAMP Area Action Dear Mr Howard, “The Bristol to London service trains were supplied with a Partnership coordinator for Please accept our unreserved apology for any distress or experienced a few technical phased introduction of the rest all his work in the Community Air Ambulance at inconvenience that may have been caused by your recent challenges, for which we until the end of 2018. over the last six years. experience. apologise to passengers for any Hitachi also has orders for the It was a “bitter sweet moment” As a local employer Gestamp take their responsibilities within inconvenience caused. We are same trains from Virgin Trains when I heard the news of Heighington Accident the community very seriously and it disappoints me to hear of course disappointed with East Coast (65 starting end of his promotion, we are losing that your complaint has not been dealt with in a satisfactory an issue with this train’s air 2018), Transpennine Express a great team player for our manner. conditioning and water ingress (19 starting 2019) and Hull community, but another area Please be assured that a thorough investigation will be carried in one of the carriages. We are Trains (5 starting 2019) of our great County is going out into your complaint and we will be taking the necessary investigating this as a matter The new trains that entered to get his help. I am sure many steps to ensure that any complaints in the future are dealt with of priority and will restore service today were all built other “community activists” sympathetically and in a timely manner. We will review our the train back into passenger at Hitachi’s £82m factory will wish him well. systems and policies and make amendments where required to service once fully rectified.” in Newton Aycliffe, County On a personal note Adam ensure our future actions do not impact our neighbours or the Karen Boswell, Managing Durham. Newton Aycliffe has been a great help and I wider community. have always liked how he Brian Rees, Gestamp Human Resources Manager Director, Hitachi Rail Europe, employs over 1,000 people dealt with people. Much of who was on-board the first and is purpose-built train my professional career was service, said: “We, at Hitachi manufacturing facility opened working in rural areas and I Rail, are really proud to have in September 2015 in the area know from experience that his built trains in the UK, designed where Britain’s first steam ways will go down well. Last week The Great North Air Ambulance were called to assist Union Call 3M Aycliffe Good luck Adam, keep in North East Ambulance Service after a motorcycle and a car touch. collided near Heighington. A Male in his 60’s sustained multiple “Scrooge Employers” Monbello Blinds & David Sutton-Lloyd serious injuries and was taken to James Cook Hospital Interiors Ltd 3M mask manufacturer in Unite regional officer Mark Newton Aycliffe is early Sanderson said: “Even before contender for Scrooge boss Halloween and Bonfire Night FREE MEASUREMENT AND FITTING Football Freestyling Demo of the year Unite, the UK’s we have a clear contender largest union, has accused for Scrooge boss of the year. 3 x Verticals for £115* 3M of being a Scrooge It is outrageous that for the 5 x Verticals for £184* at Stephenson Way School employer after the company’s first time in decades 3M management decided management are insisting Rollers, Wood Venetians, workers will have to work that the workforce will have Romans, Pleated and.... between Xmas and New Year to work between Christmas for the first time in decades. and New Year. PLANTATION SHUTTERS The management at 3M, “This is simply an attempt which makes respirators by management to bully, NOW AVAILABLE and dust masks, this blackmail and intimidate the week, informed Unite workforce to accept a pay 0800 0855 917 representatives that the offer which is once again a workforce would now be real terms pay cut. 07434 865918 expected to work for the three “The company’s bullying *Offer on Selected 5’’ fabrics, max 2mtrs wide days between Christmas and is set to rebound, as the New Year. The change of workforce rather than being policy was a direct response cowed into submission, are to the workers rejecting a now even more determined proposed 1.5 per cent pay to secure a decent pay rise. increase. “If the management want JEANETTE’S Members rejected the latest to prevent this dispute Football frenzy hit Stephenson to see that the attributes we pay offer, which is just half from escalating they need CHILDCARE Way Primary last week as encourage in class, such as the current rate of inflation to reverse the decision to Whatever your childcare needs are, call me! pupils were treated to a day determination and having a and would mean a real cancel the annual Christmas I have a Cache Diploma, Insurance and of tricks and stunts by the positive mindset, can also lend terms pay cut, after having shutdown and dramatically world record holding football themselves to achievements in experienced below inflation improve the pay offer, to meet Paediatric First Aid, plus, years of working with freestyler, Ash Randall. other aspects of life. They were rate pay rises for several the needs and expectations of children of all ages. Ofsted Registered. Ash’s visit began with a shocked at how long Ash had years. the workforce.” showcase assembly, during persevered with learning some I will care for your child in your own home, day which he wowed the eager of his tricks and admired his only minutes earlier. Charly, or night, whether you are working or socialising. crowd with his talents. He can-do attitude.” a Year 5 pupil, said, “I’m not “NEWTON NEWS” carefully explained that he’d Working with KS2 pupils a fan of football and thought Professional - Aff ordable - Flexible - Friendly been developing his skills for throughout the day, Ash broke I wouldn’t like this at all, but Deliverers Wanted ten years and that his most down his skills into bite-size it was AWESOME and I’ll for all areas of the town Telephone 01325 789 205 complex move (which involved chunks so that the children definitely be trying it at home!” balancing the ball while could see how they worked. Those inspired to try Ash’s To put your name on our ‘Reserve List’ skipping) had taken more than Practising in pairs, pupils were freestyling tips for themselves Telephone 01325 300212 four years to master. Acting amazed at how quickly they can follow him on YouTube at Deputy Head, Mr Everson, told picked up some of the tricks, /RANDALLDINHO 10 or via “Earn some Pocket Money” SUIT OVER 13 YEARS OR ACTIVE RETIREES us, “It’s great for the children which had looked so complex website www.ashfreestyle.com www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 5 3M AYCLIFFE HELP “SHILDON ALIVE” Shanaya Releases Single On Monday 16th October Following her shock departure from this year’s 2017, 25 employees from 3M, X-Factor Shanaya releases “Say Something” by an international technology A Great Big World. Shanaya Atkinson - Jones company which makes won the hearts of the nation from the very first industrial facial protection moment she hit our TV Screens this August when she performed the song on this year’s 14th masks based in Newton Series of X factor. Aycliffe, volunteered at Reducing Nicole Scherzinger and Alesha Dixon Shildon Alive’s Community to tears she left the judges speechless with Garden, in partnership with Simon Cowell commenting she was everything Durham University Staff he hoped they would find on this year’s show and Volunteering. that he loved her! Shildon Alive is a community Having been championed as a possible winner, based charity which offers a viewers, media and the other judges were left stunned when Sharon Osbourne failed to put her food bank, credit union and through to judge’s houses prompting outrage on is a learning and resource social media and national coverage in the press. that Shanaya was a star in the making when hub which helps to build a Shanaya feels the X Factor has been nothing but she proceeded to teach everyone the Christmas network of support for people a positive experience in her life and is thankful Pudding Song! in and around Shildon. As for all support she has received. Since her first A very shy child normally, singing was her true well as their central hub, auditioned aired Shanaya’s performance has emotional release with her first school report on Shildon high street, they compost bays, weeding and everyone for their hard work enjoy a spring BBQ. had over 2.4 million views on Youtube and an stating “We only hear Shanaya when she sings, also have two community painting the fence. and spoke to the team about 3M enabled their staff, army of requests to record the track, so “Soulful she is very quiet otherwise!” The day was full of laughter the positive difference they with assistance of Durham Shanaya” as she was dubbed by the show has At six years old when at Durham High School gardens. These gardens are released her own version of “Say Something” For Girls Shanaya was mortified to be given a pivotal to the experience and conversation and the had made to the garden for University Staff Volunteering OUT NOW! boy’s part in the school nativity when cast as of both adults and children volunteers enjoyed some the Shildon Alive team and (DUSV), to give over 168 The track has premiered at #145 on the Google Joseph, but regardless blew everyone away with who are learning about positive team building. The the youngsters and families hours to the local community, Play Singles Chart and the campaign in steadily her extraordinary singing ability even though in sustainable living and food volunteer team was made up who use it throughout the which is invaluable to growing. Shanaya is a no nonsense performer her words she just sang for Jesus! Throughout source and nutrition. of managers, operation and year. any charity. DUSV offer a with pure emotion in every note. her education more parts would follow as well as Over the course of the day the support staff from across the Paula Nelson, Shildon bespoke Employer Supported “In music I find calm and tranquility in singing local talent shows and competitions! Growing up 3M team worked tirelessly to 3M site, which made the day Alive’s community project Volunteering Service to and release my emotions and hope that I can do in a house that was and still is full of music she an excellent opportunity to coordinator thanked all of companies and organisations the same for the listener.” said Shanaya. was brought up listening to soul, funk, jazz and clear the garden of rubbish, Shanaya is currently in the studio working on R&B everything from The Drifters and Michael erect a new children’s tool get to know employees from the volunteers and staff from who wish to engage with an EP with Executive Producer Troy Antunes Jackson to Aretha Franklin and Earth Wind And shed, clear all of the raised different areas. 3M and Durham University their local area. If you whose credits include Justin Timberlake, Britney Fire. beds and top up with soil and Shirley Quinn, Shildon and welcomed them back to would like more information Spears and Aston Merrygold to name a few. This is very evident in Shanaya’s powerful and manure as well as building Mayor visited the site to thank please email Stacy Porter- Born in Swindon in 1997 Shanaya’s first few soulful vocal delivery. When her parents said community.engagement@ years although not her brightest definitely she couldn’t sing her way through life Shanaya Horndale durham.ac.uk. showed hints of the strong woman she was going went to train at Darlington College to become a For more information to become! hairdresser and although she was definitely very about getting involved at At three years old she was adopted and given the good at it she knew that singing was all she ever Residents’ greatest gift possible a forever Mum and Dad, wanted to do! She applied to audition for OPEN Holiday Snaps the community garden amazing Grandparents and a fantastic family in MIC UK eventually performing at the grand Meeting contact Shildon Alive on Newton Aycliffe. final at the Birmingham NEC returning home 01388417600. It was evident from her 1st Christmas spent here with the winner’s trophy! The next meeting is Wednesday 1st November starting at 6pm with refreshments at 5.45 at Greenfield Arts Centre. Our meetings are open to anyone and are friendly and welcoming. We hope to have local Councillors, Livin and Funeral plans from Police in attendance. The meetings are a great way to meet people and discuss any issues or ideas you may have. In other news we have secured Gordon Fletcher & Sons Limited funding from Livin to plant 2,500 crocus bulbs at the underpass joining the Chase and Horndale. We will be working with local school pupils and mini Police to plant Peace of the bulbs giving them pride in their local area. The Town Council and DCC Pride team are also supporting us with this mind for project. Our AGM will be the 6th December looking back at a you and successful year and looking Resident and former advertiser John “The Joiner” now forward to next year. retired, shown here with his wife in the Cayman Islands Philip Clark, Chairman. those you enjoying reading a copy of the Newton News. care about Are you a parent/carer supporting a child or young person with Money Advice emotional or mental health problems? County Durham Money Advice “The session really “I just wish I knew Centre is a free face-to face helped me understand how to help” You are Not Alone and know what to do” service offering confidential Parent help for anyone struggling with Supporting a child with emotional or mental health problems can be really difficult and challenging for any debt or managing their money. Gordon Fletcher & Sons is one of the oldest The benefits of a funeral plan parent or carer. Information, advice and support can make the tough times a little easier. Our trained advisors offer established family businesses in Spennymoor, Training and Information Sessions for Parents/Carers advice on debt management, County Durham. • Protection against rising funeral costs budgeting and benefits. We Sessions will be delivered by a parent with experience of supporting a child with emotional and mental health difficulties and mental health professional. You will meet other parents who may be going through similar visit people in their own homes The business has grown over the years • Ability to create the right funeral plan for you experiences, receive information, advice and practical tips around what might help you and your child. if necessary and assist in and is now entering its fourth generation, • Personal service and expertise from your local All sessions are free and open to any parent, carer or family member who is supporting a child with emotional completing forms. Operating expanding with the building of additional or mental health difficulties. as part of Durham Christian funeral director premises at nearby Ferryhill, Co. Durham in Parent Coaching: Friday 10th November Time: 12.30pm-2.30pm Partnership and affiliated with Venue: Pioneering Care • Tailor-made plans with flexible payment options The session will guide parents through some questions to help you think Community Money Advice, 1997 and more recently at Newton Aycliffe, about possible solutions and plans for something you want to make a Centre , Carers Way change or difference with. You’ll leave the session with a personal plan to Newton Aycliffe ,County we do not rely on Government Co. Durham in November 2011. • Will option available as part of your plan make a change (even a small one!) in your life. Durham, DL5 4SF grants nor do we charge our Communication and Schedules: Monday 13th November Time: 5.00pm-6.30pm clients fees. An overview of the importance of routine and how to prepare for change. Venue: The Oaks Techniques on how to communicate to reduce conflict and the use of PECS Secondary School, Rock County Durham Money £50 M&S vouchers when you take out a plan before 31st October 2017 and other communication aids. (Please bring your mobile or iPad-not Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB Advice Centre have applied essential) for £25,000 from the Aviva Coping with Anxiety: Saturday 18th November Time: 11am-3pm Call us on What is anxiety, the signs and symptoms parents can look for, when to Venue: Acley Centre, Community fund to continue worry, practical things you can do and tips to help you & your child cope Carers Way, Newton to provide face to face debt Gordon Fletcher & Sons Limited Aycliffe, DL5 4PE and benefits advice in people’s (01325) 319519 Anger, aggression & crisis situations: Saturday 25th November Time: 11am-3pm own homes. Which charities Cobblers Hall Coping with anger, aggression and different crisis situations, when to worry, Venue: Acley Centre, Carers Way, Newton are funded is decided on a what you can do to help at home, when you need to get extra support and Village Centre Email us at tips to help you cope Aycliffe, DL5 4PE public vote. We are asking all Coping with overwhelming emotions: Saturday 2nd December Time: 11am-3pm our supporters to vote and also funeralplans@gordonfletcher.co.uk What is going on when children and young people are overwhelmed with Venue: Acley Centre, Burn Lane Carers Way, Newton spread the word to bring much emotions, the signs and symptoms parents can look for, when to worry, 0 9 1 7 practical things you can do and tips to help you cope Aycliffe, DL5 4PE needed help to the people of - NEWTON AYCLIFFE For more information or to book a place please contact Wendy: County Durham. Voting opens 1 8 0 Tel: 07415380040 or email: [email protected] 9am on 24th October. 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DL5 4SE G C - L I F T www.aviva.co.uk/good- www.gfs.uk.com thinking/community-fund PAGE 6 www.newtonnews.co.uk TIM PEAKE’S SPACECRAFT Spooky Double Bill SCHOOL AWARDED Join us at St. Clare’s Kidzflicks on Saturday 4th November for a great value afternoon for all young people and those young at PRIMARY STARS KIT TO LAND IN SHILDON heart too! We have the brilliant ‘ROOM ON THE BROOM’ a short film The spacecraft which based on the hugely popular picture book written by Julia AND EQUIPMENT transported Tim Peake, the Donaldson. “A kind witches cat becomes jealous when she UK’s first European Space invites a dog, a bird and a frog to join them on the broom”. This Agency (ESA) astronaut, to tale begins at 1.30pm. Following that it it the turn of the friendly and from the International vampires at ‘HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2’ to entertain you. Space Station, will be landing ‘Now that the hotel has opened it’s doors to humans things are at Locomotion, the National changing for the better ,however Drac (Adam Sandler) is secretly Railway Museum at Shildon worried that his grandson Dennis isn’t showing his vampire side on Tuesday 22 November so he enlists him in the Monster-in - Training boot camp ran by 2017. Mavis (Selena Gomez)’. A landmark partnership We are also holding a FREE SPOOKY RAFFLE ! So for the great between Samsung and the value price of just £1, you can enjoy a double film fun afternoon Science Museum Group, to and also be in with the chance of winning a spooky prize. create a national tour of Tim Please come along - we would love a full hall. Doors open at Peake’s spacecraft means the 1.15pm ready for you to get your sweet treats from the tuck -shop. Soyuz TMA-19M capsule, You may like an ice-SCREAM with vampire blood in the interval complete with equipped or a CHILLER lolly perhaps. interior and re-entry char Check out Youth/ChildrenSt.Clares for our full youth/children’s marks on it outer body, will programme. be on public display for two months along with its 25m and a bespoke VR lounge Peake and crewmates Yuri diameter parachute. inside the museum. Malenchenko and Tim Kopra The display of the iconic Locomotion Museum in ESA Expedition 46/47 to craft will be accompanied by Manager, Gary Campbell, the ISS on 15 December 2015, CREE MEN INSPIRED an inspiring and immersive said: “It’s hard to express how returning on 18 June 2016. It range of activities, including excited we are to be bringing was acquired last year by the the Space Descent VR virtual the Soyuz capsule to Shildon. Science Museum Group. BY FESTIVAL FICTION reality experience, narrated The capsule represents one Commenting on the Pupils and staff from Byerley Park Primary School, are by Tim Peake himself. This of history’s most incredible acquisition, ESA astronaut celebrating after being awarded a Premier League Primary Stars places the visitor inside the technological feats, and this Tim Peake said: “You do kit and equipment pack. is an unmissable opportunity become very attached to your Soyuz TMA-19M to witness The Kit and Equipment Scheme forms part of the Premier League first-hand the incredible 250- for visitors young and old spacecraft because it definitely mile journey back to earth from across the North East does save your life. I’m Primary Stars offer to primary schools in England and Wales. from the International Space to see the craft that took Tim absolutely delighted that my This is a curriculum-linked education programme that uses the Station (ISS). Peake all the way to the Space Soyuz spacecraft, the TMA- appeal of the Premier League and its clubs to inspire children to The VR imagery has been Station and back. 19M, is going to be returning learn, be active and develop important life skills. created for the Science “We hope our local residents here to the UK and may serve, Delivered by the Football Foundation, the Premier League Museum Group, and is and future visitors enjoy this hopefully, as inspiration Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme gives teachers a range supported by Samsung with unique experience and pay for our next generation of of equipment that can be used across different curriculum areas the provision of the latest Soyuz a visit.” scientists and engineers.” to get children active. Samsung Gear VR headsets Soyuz TMA-19M carried Details of visiting Richard Scudamore, Executive Chairman of the Premier League arrangements and special Greenfield Cree Men enjoyed a in the North East and the Great great session as part of Durham North Run. The group were and Football Foundation Trustee, said: “Congratulations to events, including the Space Byerley Park on their successful application for a Premier League Descent VR experience and Book Festival recently when also rewarded with free copies they were fortunate to work of the book as part of the ‘Big Primary Stars Kit and Equipment pack. activities over the festive We hope this kit, coupled with the free downloadable online Heating and season at Locomotion, the with a local writer and get a Read’ which will be a lovely National Railway Museum real sense of the positivity of resource for Greenfield and the resources, will help teachers harness the popularity of football at Shildon will be announced expression through writing. local community. to inspire primary school kids in everything from Maths and Plumbing Services at a later date (charge and The visit was organised to The invitation came about English to teamwork and sport.” Ferryhill Based conditions apply to Space coincide with World Mental as a mark of recognition for Descent VR). Health Day and forms part of the valuable contribution the Space Descent VR with Tim a wider initiative promoted by group have made working on Boiler Servicing Peake has been made possible Greenfield Arts to explore and their recent ‘Little Library with support from Samsung develop ideas through writing project’ in partnership with R.A. TAYLOR Landlord’s Certificates and the generous co-operation with a view to encouraging New Writing North and the Dip CDT RCS(Eng) of Tim Peake and the European others to think and see things fabulous contribution that Fire Servicing Space Agency. in new ways. this has made to communities Dental Technician For more information, please The Cree Men, were invited to throughout the region. Boiler and Fire Service contact Rebecca Fuller take part in a literary workshop Cree is a GAMP public 1 Norman Terrace, Chilton DL17 0EP - 01388 721284 [email protected] / led by Charles Darby-Villis health funded project led by Free Gas Analyser Print Out Report 01904 686 271. where they studied the work of Greenfield Arts promoting While-u-Wait Denture Repairs renowned local author David well-being through comm- Free Quotation on Repairs & Upgrades Almond, looking at his recent unity projects and new NEW DENTURES publication of short stories members are always welcome. Half a Creature from the Sea. To know a little bit more about • Early Appointments • Honest John The popular author resonates Cree and Greenfield Arts Failure to service your boiler every 12 months with the community spirit should contact our friendly • Fast Turnaround • Donations which is at the heart of Cree team on 01325 379048 or • Easy Parking with No Steps • will invalidate your boiler warranty as the stories play out local check out our website www. Newton Aycliffe FC Under Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm and maybe your home insurance 11’s Team £300; Children’s themes including growing up greenfield-arts.co.uk Blessings £300; Neville or by special arrangement
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£10.00 per adult - £5.00 per child [email protected] [email protected] r ceb| 01325ridge.co 37457m 6 thegeorgehotelpiercebridge.com | 01325 374576 www.newtonnews.co.uk PAGE 79 Top British Comedians Mistruths on Labour LOCAL CHAMPIONS PCP at the Turbinia! Party Conference Carl Hutchinson fresh from his the country enthralled as he WIN RSPH AWARDS sellout gig, with Chris Ramsey weaves in and out of the people Dear Editor, speech was devoted to Brexit at Newcastle ‘Radio Metro’ he has met travelling. His talent May I clear up any and the debate actually slightly Arena will be appearing at the and likability coupled with a misconceptions that people overran because so many comedy night, in the Turbinia, confident swagger see him as have about this year’s Labour people wanted to talk about on Wednesday 1st November. one of the most popular acts in Party Conference. I’d first like Brexit. This will be a unique chance the North. to thank all the members of It was also the object of to catch him live at a small, Outside of live work Danny the Sedgefield CLP for their discussion at many ‘fringe’ intimate gig. has made several TV and radio support as the majority of events - over three hundred and Carl is a multi-award winning appearances. From being a members were very happy with around a quarter of them were comedian, having won the Beat guest on Radio GMR to having the speech that Mick Simpson, specifically about Brexit but The Frog World Series and his own show “Afternoons with Maria Cansella and I wrote. almost all mentioned Brexit at Magners Comedian of the year Danny Deegan” on CAT FM in I wish Mr Siddle had come least once. I hope Mr Welsh awards in 2007. He supported Crewe. His TV credits include to me rather than the local will now understand Brexit former three-time wrestling appearances on “Made in the paper to address his concern, WAS discussed and I’m telling heavyweight champion and North” and “The Adam and but every member has their you that first hand. bestselling author Mick Foley Shelley Show” to name but two. individual politics and I wish to Secondly I wish to discuss on both of his UK Comedy “His seamless interactions with respect that and I’m glad I was his belief that people were Tours; in 2011 and 2012 the crowd demonstrate that challenged because it shows a shouting “No Corbyn” when in respectively. he’s a natural-born comedian... good and healthy democracy. fact everybody was chanting “Effortlessly hilarious, he appealing to both the young and I thank Kathryn Beetham “Oh Jeremy Corbyn” because captivates the audience with old, female and male” - Three for her kind words about my they realised what significance his perfectly timed suspenseful Weeks speech, but I wish to address Jeremy has played in changing silences and plain-talking This show will also feature a Mr Welsh and his letter last the political field. sense-making” new act. Tickets can be bought week. I don’t see a problem May I also point out that the Cal Halbert deemed ‘the online at www.hilaritybites. with his opinions, however atmosphere was euphoric new generation of comedy’ co.uk, or in person from The the points he made were very because although we lost the by Michael McIntyre, has Turbinia, telephone 01325 misconstrued. election we gained more than performed from local comedy 313034. Mr Welsh states ‘Brexit was everyone expected . The issues clubs to the London Palladium, Tickets for this show are £6 in not discussed’ however as he lists were issues that the County Durham were celebrating this week after a double win at Britain’s Got Talent to Good advance, not many left, with someone present I can inform Labour Party now believes in; the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Awards. Morning Britain and voiced for doors opening at 7pm and the all members it was, and not for example how can we not County Durham Better Health at Work team were the winner YouTube to the BBC. show starting at 8pm. just once. The time I gave my agree with protecting our NHS of the Workplace Health and Wellbeing Award 2017. A special Well known as an impressionist, from becoming the insurance surprise was being awarded one of only two National Public Halbert is one half of ‘The based system that America Health England (PHE) Commendations for their efforts to Mimic Men’, the UK’s only has. Reduce Inequalities at a Community Level. impressionist double act! Bad School Parking At the next election I have The Judging Panel said “This programme has impressive levels The Mimic Men appeared on no doubt we’ll get a Labour Dear Sir, of engagement and participation, particularly from hard-to-reach Britain’s Got Talent in 2016, government with these groups in areas of high deprivation. Its engagement with local gaining four yeses accompanied I am in complete agreement with C Chape and George Thompson’s policies, it is just a matter of letters regarding the volume of cars parked on verges, across businesses at all levels enables best practice to be shared, while by a standing ovation by the people seeing Corbyn for who the range of campaigns and the outcomes demonstrated from judges, audience and Ant and driveways and on corners of pathways by persons dropping off he truly is. and picking up children from Byerley Park School, these campaigns are also very impressive.” Dec. I thank Mr Welsh for his Carol Gaskarth, PCP Chief Executive said “We are very proud of Danny Deegan is a comedian, Many of the cars are parked in a way that they obstruct residents letter and hope that he now of Staintondale and the surrounding streets from accessing their our partnership approach to help local businesses to understand writer and actor who began understands his letter last week the importance of workplace health. This achievement showcases performing in 2003 and has properties, parked with such recklessness that it will only be a was riddled with mistruths, matter of time before either a child is knocked over or a collision their brilliant work, well done to them all”. since risen steadily through something I’m sure he didn’t Any business within County Durham can sign up to the award the ranks of some of the most occurs. do intentionally. Whilst I appreciate child safety is paramount there is also an to achieve a healthier and happier workforce and become an prestigious comedy clubs in Owen Dickinson employer of choice. More information can be found at www. the UK. His tales of mischief obvious disregard for residents of this estate. This matter needs Sedgefield CLP’s Youth to be addressed by the highways department. betterhealthatworkdurham.co.uk or www.betterhealthatworkne. and the characters he creates Delegate for the Labour Party org or alternatively contact the team on 01325 321234. have kept audiences all over Name & address Supplied Conference
Burnhill Way Newton Aycliffe WOODHAM DL5 4PN Country Club Tel: 01325 318454 Ladies Day - 14th and 21st December Enjoy some quality time with friends whilst being entertained by singer “Ron Spence”. The day starts at 12noon and includes a two course Christmas Lunch. Christmas Events Ticket Price £16.95 per person Visit Father Christmas along with his Elves in our very own SANTA’s GROTTO Christmas Party Night - 15th December £3.50 per child (includes a present each) Get into the Christmas spirit with our resident DJ and entertainment from singer and guitarist Robson Field. December dates are as follows: Ticket price includes a bespoke buffet, doors open 7.00pm. Sunday 3rd 12.00noon to 2.30pm Ticket price £25.00 per person Friday 8th 4.00pm to 6.00pm Sunday 10th - 12.00noon to 2.30pm New Year’s Eve Gala - 31st December Thursday 14th - 4.00pm to 6.00pm Come and dance 2017 away and welcome in 2018 Friday 15th - 4.00pm to 6.30pm with entertainment from duo “Julia & Dave”. Sunday 17th - 12.00 noon to 2.30pm Enjoy a Buck’s Fiz reception followed by a Thursday 21st - 5.00pm to 7.00pm Grand Bespoke buffet. Doors open 7.00pm Sunday 24th - 12.00noon to 2.30pm Ticket price £35.00 per person An Evening with Tom Whiley FISH FRIDAY SPECIAL 19th January Too much of a rush for a party in the run Starts 3rd November up to Christmas? Then come and From 12-2.30pm and 5-6pm enjoy a night with the fantastic £15.00 includes 2 Light Bite Fish & Chips, vocalist “Tom Whiley”. Ticket includes a hot and cold buffet. Bread, Butter and 2 Pots of Tea Ticket price £25.00 per person PAGE 8 www.newtonnews.co.uk FUNDING TO HELP BUSINESSES Lost Loved Ones RECRUITER JOINS HIRE YOUNG PEOPLE Remembered at AMBITIOUS AGENCY Up to £3,000 worth of funding Church Service is available to County Durham talented young individual, who businesses through the just needed the opportunity to On Thursday November DurhamWorks programme. show his potential. 2nd St. Clare’s Church DurhamWorks, which is a “Ben has become a valuable celebrates All Souls Day. partnership between Durham member of the team, showing There will be a Service held County Council and 16 other great progression as he at 9.30am that morning. All organisations, is providing produces CAD models and are very welcome to attend to ‘Learning Working Earning’ drawings to feed production remember all our loved ones grants to help local businesses after only a few weeks of who have passed on. employ young people in the starting in the position.” There will be an opportunity county. Durham County Council to light a candle in So far, just under £1.5 million is the main partner in the remembrance of those has been awarded in LWE DurhamWorks partnership you have loved, and also grants to over 350 employers. project, which is funded by the to remember them in our The grant is available to small European Social Fund’s Youth prayers. to medium enterprises to help Employment Initiative. If you require any further them create opportunities for To find out more, head to www. information it can be young people and can be used durhamworks.info/employers obtained by ringing Pam to part-fund the cost of a salary or alternatively call 03000 Lovelass APA on 316841. or to purchase equipment, Scott Martin (left) with Neil O’Connor clothing, uniform or tools to support the young person. Former motor trade manufacturing and more Cllr Carl Marshall, Durham October Activity Day apprentice Scott Martin has recently four or five years County Council’s Cabinet the chance they need to fulfil advisors took the stress out of joined Aycliffe-based Fleet senior finance positions. member for economic their potential.” the recruitment process and Recruitment, which provides Scott started his career as an regeneration, said: “The Family run Aycliffe matched them with 21-year-old at Greenfield Arts recruitment and training apprentice vehicle technician services spanning a wide range and spent 12 years in the motor benefits of employing young engineering company A-Tech Ben Hall, who they employed Don’t forget to book your accompanied by an adult. people are limitless, and can have drawn on the experience as a full-time apprentice of sectors including sales and trade, latterly in customer be a great way to breathe new of DurhamWorks advisors, draughts person. place on our October For more information marketing, commercial and service, progressing to service life into a business through and received financial help to Ben has brought extra capacity Activity Day for the Half see our website: www. automotive. manager of a Honda dealership their infectious enthusiasm and find a talented young draughts to the design department, Term Holidays! This greenfield-arts.co.uk, or The 44-year-old, from in London. fresh perspectives. person. which will have a knock-on holidays will launch our speak with one of our Darlington, has several years’ He and his wife then spent “Young people are eager to A-Tech has been operating in effect on A-Tech’s potential season of creative writing friendly members of the experience in high-level a year travelling the world recruitment. After specialising before returning to their native learn and can be shaped to the material handling, battery business revenue. and illustration events with arts centre team on 01325 meet your business needs as handling and robotic solutions As an added bonus, Ben can in the engineering and North-East, where Scott joined a fabulous activity day 379048 or info@greenfield- manufacturing sectors, as well a marketing agency, and then well as offering both a short markets for 28 years. also share the skills that he on Saturday 28th October arts.co.uk. and long-term answer to skills Whilst they were keen to gains at college with the rest of as helping large firms to recruit set up his own in Stockton and demands. invest in young local talent, the team. 10am – 2pm, including senior finance roles, Scott now Newcastle. “Working alongside their previous attempts to find William Manners, A-Tech’s activities for both adults aims to help Fleet expand into A career change took Scott DurhamWork’s business candidates with the relevant company director, said: and young people to learn those areas. into the recruitment sector advisors, you could have a skills had been complicated “Through the help and support and explore together. The firm’s managing director, in 2010, spending a number hand in transforming a young and time consuming. from DurhamWorks A-Tech It will form part of the Neil O’Connor, said: “I wanted of years working for a major person’s life and giving them DurhamWorks business has been able to source a to expand the portfolio of international recruitment annual Family Learning Come and enjoy a cosy services we offer in recruitment agency before joining Fleet. Festival which aims to morning at St Elizabeth’s into different markets, and Fleet Recruitment, launched in inspire a love of learning Church for the monthly Scott has been on our radar for December 2014, is located at St within families. These Coffee Morning. a long time. Cuthbert’s House on Aycliffe sessions have therefore With Home Produce, “Trying to recruit good Business Park and is already been designed to contribute cakes, bakes and preserves. recruiters these days is working with a number of well- to this and bring families Seasonal Raffle and actually really tough. But what known national brands from together in the holidays. Refreshments. we liked about Scott is that he global manufacturing firms mirrors our values. He’s very to world-renowned luxury car Activities include the ever This all takes place on straight-forward and easy to do dealerships. popular ‘Family Cooking’, Saturday 4th of November business with. If you would like more OFFICES work with Jan Hodgson to at 10am. Start your weekend “He’s a really experienced information call the team on develop recipes to keep the with an explosion of warmth consultant who has excellent 01325 313184 or visit www. whole family happy and and friendship. competence in engineering, fleetrecruitment.co.uk healthy, then produce your own meals as a family to take home and enjoy. We will also be hosting TO LET story making activities, Refurbished offi ces to let in eco-friendly building. Located next including book making with Dawn Belshaw and to Newton Aycliff e’s iconic landmark, the Blue Bridge, with easy creative writing with access to A1M and other routes north and south. Alison Curry. Why not try out your Spanish story WE PRINT IN making skills with Daria All offi ces come with: Coates! 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J.K. is CLUB “Robbie Big Club to Undergo Williams” Major Refurbishment SHERATON ROAD Saturday 20th A new management team and the volunteers who have January 2018 have taken over the day offered their time, experience NEWTON AYCLIFFE to day running of The Big and knowledge, free of tickets available soon Club and are already making charge, in particular Peter huge strides to change the Toole, Tony Norton and Gary Tel: 01325 312949 fortunes of one of Newton Hepple for an excellent start Aycliffe’s longest running to the refurbishments. establishments. The committee are looking www.thebigclub.co.uk Last Friday The new team consists of: to plan regular events, and if Chairman: Baz Thompson you have an idea for an event, of each Joint Secretaries: Alan please get in touch. Some of Month Nelson and Tom Brumwell the ideas include “Show of the Treasurer: Sean Carroll Month”, Northern Soul Night is Assistant Treasurer: Neil and a Singles Night, which Greenwood will start on 1st November. Steward Gary Hepple The building has several New Music 12 committee members are rooms which are available for night in the part of the team all committed private or public functions, to the makeover. The meetings, conferences, Upstairs Lounge committee have six months to seminars, funerals, Christen- “deliver the vision” and have ings and parties. If you would started on a full refurbishment like a look around please get programme with the help in touch with Gary on 07598 of members and volunteers, 550755 or ring the club on Third Saturday cleaning up walls, carpets, 01325 312949. toilets and decor. Membership renewal is of each Molson Coors have entered due in December/Janaury into a new trade agreement for existing members. If Month is our with the club, which you would like to become will include a complete a member the first year is popular refurbishment of the cellar £5.50, then £4.50 per annum and bar areas. There will also thereafter. be a new bottle bar in the The Big Club will be using Northern concert hall. the pages of Newton News to The members of the committee publish our future events, so Soul Night would like to record their be sure to check each week or thanks to members of the club check the club notice board. Why not join us for our Festive Celebrations Open to all on Christmas Eve New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day
Left to right: Alan Nelson (Joint Secretary), Gary Hepple (Steward) and Tom Brumwell (Joint Secretary) PAGE 10 www.newtonnews.co.uk Heighington Football Rugby at Woodham Academy AYCLIFFE FC WIN Heighington travelled to with Kenzi in goal, Kieran and Billingham missing both Kyleo at the back and Zane and Maddix and Tyler. But started Archie up top AWAY AT PENRITH the game with Louie in goal, Kyleo was on fire and scored Kyleo and Liam at the back, a quick fire double, one of Kenzi and Alex up top.. Alex which was a free kick. before opened the scoring, Kyleo Billingham pulled a goal back. then fired home a Free kick, he then smashed in his hat however Billingham were trick before drilling home a working hard and pulled a 4th. Archie brown who was a Goal back and the Boys went real handful then scored the in at HT 2-1 to the Good. 5th as Kieran assisted. HT A penalty was awarded to saw Kyleo go in goal Alex the home team which they came on in kenzis place and converted. This was now he quickly got his 20th of the going to be a real test of season. Billingham pulled Heighington’s character. The another back before Archie got next goal would be huge and his customary brace. Zane then Heighington got it. got in on the act finishing well Kyleo scored a wonderful long through the Keepers legs and range Goal before Alex got Billingham scored a couple the 4th and 5th completing his more to finish the scoring at Hat trick. Heighington saw the 8-4 Craig Hutchinson scoring Aycliffe’s second goal at Penrith game out to win a tough, but MOTM 1st game was Kyleo, thoroughly deserved 3 points second game was Kieran and Woodham Academy has added we used our pace and passing to Soakell. Newton Aycliffe travelled to break seemed to wake the The second game was more Player of the Day was given to Rugby Union to the extensive capitalise. Woodham Sports Academy Penrith and came away with players out of their slumber, subdued after the physicality of the whole squad for a battling range of sports played at the “We have been invited to offers high-quality coaching an important 3-2 win that as they were on top in the the 1st and Heighington started display! school. The newly developed compete in the Durham County opportunities to elite athletes in lifted them to 15th place in the second half. Aycliffe brought Rugby Academy team have taken Plate at the end of November. a range of sports. Coaching is table. Penrith put up a fight, on new signing Paul Kane on part in their first tournament There is plenty to work on delivered by the school’s award- particularly in the first half, 57 minutes, to increase the following two months of between now and then but we winning PE department and but an improved second half attacking options, and within Teenager Seeks Sponsor training. hope you will come show your through local clubs. performance and superior 3 minutes, they were level. A The Rugby Academy – initially support when we play.” The school also has its own finishing gave Aycliffe the long pass from Aaron Brown consisting of Year 10 and 11 Hooker Aaron Busby took the 20-metre swimming pool, as well win. Penrith’s direct approach was met by Craig Hutchinson students - competed in the player-of-the-match award in as a sports hall and gymnasium, was better suited to the wet, and he hit it over home keeper Durham Union County Cup, his first game, and honourable and has recently invested more muddy and windy conditions, Dixon with a tremendous taking on district and county- mentions go to Charlie Hirst, than £100,000 on new changing and deservedly went ahead on finish. level players in four games James Toase, Jak Kennedy, facilities. Facilities are available 14 minutes. Aycliffe had the upper hand, hosted by Billingham RUFC. James Imiela and Spencer to hire. Call 01325 300328. Gardner tried a long shot which and they made it tell, when five Rugby coach Paul Richardson took a deflection before beating minutes later, Kurt Matthews said most of the team had not James Winter. Aycliffe started broke free and calmly finished played the sport before the to adjust to the conditions and past Dixon for 2-3. They then launch of the new academy, but Overcoming the Ben Trotter hit a lob onto the produced a good team move, “held their own” in a series of roof of the net on 27 minutes. which finished with Kurt competitive matches. Nine minutes later, an Aycliffe Matthews putting his shot just He said: “This was our first Water Wobbles corner was re-worked by Craig past the post. Penrith tried to set of 15-a-side fixtures and Hutchinson and he crossed for respond and James Winter had we hope it is the start of many. If you’ve just got back from causing mischief one minute Andrew Grant-Soulsby to head to tip a shot over the bar on 85 Bradley Cooke age 14 from Newton Aycliffe with a great The team impressed with their your family summer holiday and clinging to you for dear home. Penrith kept pressing minutes, but Aycliffe held on fighting future ahead off him is looking for sponsors to put on determination and skill with with a tired and frustrated life the next. and Gavin Wilson cleared off for the win. ball in hand. Our forwards, who toddler, you’re not the only These opposing behaviours the line on 39 minutes. Aycliffe played Consett on his banner for “Cage Warriors” in April 2018 have been tireless in developing one. Keeping them entertained and emotions are difficult Aycliffe didn’t heed the Tues 24 October in the Durham Your company can be advertised around Europe on one of their scrum and lineouts, were every day, whilst still trying for your child to deal with, warning and allowed Penrith Challenge Cup and then travel the biggest MMA shows. Limited spaces available. Anyone dominant in all their passages to fit in your own rest and leading to them sometimes to drive through the midfield to Whitley Bay on Saturday interested can contact Mark Raey from Viper MMA Gym: of play, and when we got the relaxation is no mean feat. If ‘acting out’ in the pool,” before getting a cross in from for an Ebac Northern League [email protected] or ring 0775 767357. ball into the hands of our backs your little one is a happy and explains Emma. the left for Gardner to slot in Division One game before confident swimmer, then you What can you do?... contact at the back post. Half-time 2-1. returning to Moore Lane most probably spent 98% of Water Babies at Aycliffe on A few harsh words from the to welcome Marske Utd on your break trying to lure them 01325 728 728. Management team at the Tuesday 31st, kick off 7:30pm out of the pool, but what do you do if your child is afraid of the water? Karla Hodgetts-Tate’s two- year-old daughter, Caoimhe, is absolutely obsessed with swimming. She spent most of their family trip to Spain splashing around in the pool with her dad and there is nothing she enjoys more than her weekly Water Babies lesson with her mum. But this wasn’t always the case, as Karla explains, “Caoimhe hated the water from day one. We took her to her first Water Babies class when she was three months old and she screamed the place down. Watching your tiny little baby in such distress is just heart breaking, but I was adamant she was going to learn to swim. It was hard work. 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Newton Aycliffe Youth FC provides enjoyable, friendly and the experience of Wallsend showed as they dominated the goal competitive football for boys and girls of all ages. With over 200 scoring. Again the result doesn’t reflect how well the girls played. young people representing our club, we are the biggest and best Getting stronger each match and always giving 100% on the town. Falcons U11s 3 — 5 TIBS Fc yellow. Chester Whites Under 10’s 1 – 3 Newton Aycliffe Youth Today we faced TIBS yellow away from home. The game was Under 10’s fiercely contested and the result did not reflect the performance. Great team performance on Saturday. Will Houlahan making After going behind to two early goals we went on to dominate some great passes and scoring a good goal. Alex Bellwood scored large spells of the game but we just could not get the goals needed 2, one a superb strike into the top corner. Tyler Waddingham in to pull ourselves level. Chasing the game and pushing for goals goal made some great saves and in defence Isaac, Kai, Oskar kept getting us caught out on the counter attack. Despite this the and Harry looked to pass the ball and tackled really well. Jake boys were brilliant and never gave in. Every player gave it their Laheney-Clark worked really hard up front with Alex making all and it’s encouraging to see the player’s desire and passion. some great runs and just missing out on a goal. Overall everyone Very unlucky to come away the losing side and it was a very did their own job and some of the passing was excellent. Well frustrating morning for a lot of the players. Games like this are done everyone!! Man of the match this week Will Houlahan for tough for the players but I feel that more will be learnt from this his passing and work rate. game than the players realise. Keep working that hard in matches Newton Aycliffe Youth Under 11’s Girls 2 - 11 Wallsend Girls and results will follow. Goal scorers, Reece Smith, Louis Parnaby A wet soggy pitch greeted us at the Oakleaf this morning but and Travis Dixon. Man of the match was Jordan McBride. this didn’t put the girls off, trying to play a good passing game of Newton Aycliffe Youth Under 13’s Girls 1 – 1 Billingham Girls football. The wind didn’t help longer balls from goal but the girls Under 13’s Girls battled on. Wallsend were quick to score but Aycliffe answered Heavy pitch but the weather was kind at the Oakleaf for the visit within seconds with a goal from Enya. Then before we knew it we of a very good Billingham team, so a good game was expected. Nemesis Cheerleaders had Athena gymnastics equipment 378348, email sarahbee83@ were 2 goals up with another goal from Enya. However Wallsend Aycliffe played into the stiff breeze so a lot of the football was a fantastic year as well as 3 Due to demand we are now gmail.com and facebook. pushed harder and started to swamp our defence. Changes at half in our half but the defensive line were outstanding again today. athletes getting picked to attend opening a younger age group If anyone would like to help time to give our girls chances of trying different positions and Aycliffe still looked dangerous on the break and had a couple of ‘Worlds’ in America next year. team. If anyone is interested fundraise for the team or the resting some others after such hard work, saw end to end play, but half chances. Then from a low Billingham corner the ball was The junior squad have been in being part of Nemesis male athletes to attend competitions guided into the bottom corner for HT score 0-1. Nothing much to unbeaten for a full year in every or female, please contact Sarah please contact, we would be say at half time other than we have the wind and use our width competition and have competed 07808 504132 or Andrea 07734 extremely grateful. and of the girls went. Again half chances from both teams but all over the country. a winning tackle in midfield and a defence splitting pass finds Juniors and Seniors have both Hattie who smashes into the roof of the net 1-1 game on!! Aycliffe secured a free paid bid to the started to stretch both full backs but Billingham were strong at World Cheerleading Coalition the back but the game ended 1-1 which was probably a fair result. Battle of the Champions Coulby Newham 1 – 2 Newton Aycliffe Youth Under 14’s Eagles competition at Peterborough Sunday’s game was played on a very large pitch which encouraged Arena. The junior team a good passing game. With both teams trying to cancel out each will face competition from other, the game was fairly even. Aycliffe took the lead in the first approximately 45 other teams half following a corner being tucked away by Joey Howarth. among the best in the Country Jamie Cockfield returned today in goal following a period out and the senior squad against Playday Nursery due to injury. He was the sweeper keeper and kept Coulby at bay approximately 32 of the best 15 Simpasture Gate, Newton Aycliffe DL5 5HH along with his defence in front of him. Coulby did manage to get teams in the country. Telephone: (01325) 312050 an equaliser from the penalty spot. This made the game really Nemesis have now joined with exciting for the spectators but Aycliffe always looked the most Athena Sports Academy and likely to score the winner. That goal came from some very cool train every session on a full finishing from Dylan Bowater, slotting the ball under the keeper spring floor with use of all SUPPLY STAFF into the back of the net! Aycliffe held on to win the game and required deserved the victory. Man of the match was Jake Goad for his determination and threatening attacking work. to join a close and professional team. Washington Under 16’s Girls 1 – 1 Newton Aycliffe Youth Dance Trophy Must hold Cache Diploma or equivalent. Under 16’s Girls U16 Girls played away to Washington on a very heavy pitch. The girls knew it was going to be a tough game. What a game, Winner Enquiries to Linda 01325 312050 a different team of girls turned up today brilliant & awesome, email [email protected] 100% was given by all. The girls all passed the ball throughout South Durham U3A the whole game. The pressure from Aycliffe towards Washington was really stressing them out, respect to the Ref who controlled Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd November 2017 Enhance your social life, develop your skills, the game brilliantly. Our patience paid off as Lucy passed across to Lottie who found the back of the net the celebrations on the make new friends and enjoy a ful lling life side lines were brilliant. Our luck was in half time. Re group, re in retirement. We o er an excellent monthly chat. Second half Washington came back fighting hard but again activities programme. Aycliffe girls just passed the ball around them. Washington then Join us on the second Tuesday in every month had 10 minutes of strong attacking play and unfortunately got the equaliser. Game on with 15 minutes to go, the girls were doing when we meet at the Cockerton Community sliding tackles, mud was everywhere! The tension on the side line Hall, Bowen Road, Darlington from 10am to 12 was mounting. Final score 1-1. noon. If you are interested in playing football and being part of our Car park available. Guest Speaker every month. club, please visit our website where there are lots of information, results and also links to league tables for competitive football age A very warm welcome and refreshments. groups, www.nayfc.com Call Carol or Dave for further information on Receptionist Vacancy 01325 496153 Sports Club in Form Due to retirement, a Receptionist is required to and/or visit www.sdurhamu3a.org.uk After last week’s comfortable them get back into the game, win Aycliffe Sports Club but David Teders effort was work at Bewick Crescent Surgery looked to continue their good saved well from the Staindrop Hours: 30-34 per week TBC, over 4 days Unexpected Repair run of recent form at home to Keeper. An unusually quiet Monday to Friday. Late Wednesday to 7.30pm Straindrop in the Wear Valley Kyle Allen almost found the on a rota basis (one week in five). Flexibility Costs on your Car? Sunday League Division 2. equaliser shortly after but is required and extra hours will be required to However, the game started his effort went agonisingly cover holidays or other absences. Why not take deferred very badly for the hosts as a wide. David Teder made up Terms/conditions: £8.49 per hour rising to £8.75 payments over 4 months, lazy back pass from skipper for the penalty miss on the Gareth Boyes to his keeper hour mark after the ball was after successful completion of probation period/ interest free? was intercepted by Staindrop failed to be cleared with any letter reading training. 5 weeks’ paid holiday plus forward Ben Goodfellow conviction and he struck the paid bank holidays. Contributory (NHS) pension. who slotted home easily to ball sweetly from just outside Candidates must have experience working Shafto Way Service Centre make it one nil after just 30 the area to make it 2-2. The have a handy solution . . . seconds. hard work was starting to within a customer service environment and be The Payment Assist deferred payment plan The lead did not last long, a pay off as Kyle Allens cross prepared to train to ‘letter read’ (triage clinical It is 100% interest and fee FREE corner in the 6th minute was from the corner bounced of a Talented International Junior correspondence) and in prescription processing. and no hidden charges swung into the Staindrop box Staindrop defender and into Pageant contestant Layla Experienced GP Receptionists and SystmOne and Ryan Stonehouse rose the net to make it 3-2 to the Belle Thompson (7yrs) last users will be given priority for short-listing. about the rest to nod home hosts. EXAMPLE: Repair bill is £400 week won 1st place Medalist The successful candidate will be subject to a You are charged £100 (debit card) at the time the loan the equaliser. The home side It was the substitute’s turns is agreed and a further three £100 however could not get into to get on the score sheet next, of the Year in Freestyle Disclosure and Barring Service check. instalments at the same point on their stride and the pitch with Anth Campbell making Dancing. She attends South each of the following three months. was making it difficult for it 4-2 on 80 minutes and Durham School of Dance run Applications will only be accepted via The total amount you will pay is £400 either side to stamp their Chris Jones, returning to the by Caroline Race. Layla’s NHS Jobs: www.jobs.nhs.uk mark on the game. On the Sports Club for his first game family thank Caroline for her Please do not telephone the surgery. 25th minute it was the away of the season to make it 5-2 superb tuition. Shafto Way side who took the lead again, with only minutes remaining. Ben Goodfellow getting his A hard fought win, with lots Closing date: Service Centre second of the game after of areas of improvement to Wednesday 01 November 2017. another defensive error. work on, but it was a win Interviews: RING NATHAN The home side needed to step never the less. Week commencing 06 November 2017. up in the second half and MOM – Kyle Allen. Start date: 316839 or 316791 that’s exactly what they did. Next up: Division 2 Quarter www.shaftowayservicecentre.co.uk A penalty awarded on the Final (H) to Spennymoor as soon as possible following selection. 55th minute should have seen Ash Tree US ON FOLLOW PAGE 12 www.newtonnews.co.uk
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Tel 07860 560295 following up leads after the PALLETS FREE 10th Durham Oktoberfest, held Woodham Academy is launching a new Debating Society Collect from in Newton Aycliffe last week. to offer students the opportunity gain confidence in public The engineering and speaking and improve their research and team- working NEWTON PRESS Opticians manufacturing expo attracted at the skills. record exhibitors and footfall The Debating Society is the latest addition to Woodham as companies large and small Academy’s extensive extra-curricular activities programme. Blue Bridge Centre met new contacts, refreshed (goods inward) old acquaintances and Woodham Academy teacher Richard Gore said: “Joining the please ring the bell showcased some of the best the Debating Society will help students gain confidence in public sectors have to offer. speaking, research skills, and teamwork. Membership of the Town Centre society will also look great on a CV when students apply for colleges and universities.” Newton Aycliffe Initially open to Year 10 students, the Debating Society Pets Tuition will offer a series of research sessions, workshops and mock debates, followed by three internal competitions in front of adult and student audiences. DOG WALKING Daytime, ENJOY LEARNING Guitar, half hour sessions £5.50 per Tel: 316600 The Debating Society will then expand to include students Bass or Drums at home. from years 7 to 9 and go on join national competitions. dog. Years of experience in dog Tel Roger 01325 321444 - handling. Tel 07756 825 637 Friendly, Experienced, Local. DOG WALKER. Fully Chiropody The event was opened by International Trade. insured. CRB checked. No County Durham Engineering There was a panel debate CAR PARK Save Money time to walk your dog, going and Manufacturing Network which proved hugely popular on holiday, need your pets Lost & Found (CDEMN) Chairman David looking at the challenges and CLOSED FOR on PCSO’s fed? Contact 07736 332146 for Land and Phil Wilson MP. opportunities for businesses further details David Land said: “We went all around Brexit. Participants FUNFAIR Dear Sir, CHIROPODY FOUND outside Newton Press Regarding the letter in Newton office door, car key fob. Call out to make this Oktoberfest were David Land, Phil Wilson Mr P. Oliver the best yet, in terms of MP, Abi Broadley from Dear Editor News w/e 20th on further at Newton Press to describe savings having to be made by and claim. numbers, quality and the event Aquarius Rail, Lee Childs I was absolutely shocked to BSc (Hons) - M.Ch.S line up, and this was certainly from Sora, Richard Hogg from read in last week’s Newton D.C.C. I am of the opinion that achieved. Jackson Hogg, Michael Smith News that the Bewick Crescent a good start in saving money for a Home Visit call “Feedback from exhibitors and from Tait Walker and Kevin car park was to be closed off would be to dispose of PCSO’s Public Notice attendees has been fantastic Maloney from Muckle LLP, for a whole week and to be who, as far as I can see, are just and we know many have forged all bringing their own field of used as a fair ground for this a uniform walking the streets. week’s activities in the town They have no authority, 01325 320126 DONATIONS needed of Bric- new links with companies expertise. that they will be following up centre. so what’s the point in a-Brac and other good condition The popular Education Zone which we hope will lead to with New College Durham, This car park, although not employing them? To me it is items for Newton Aycliffe good contracts being agreed. Hartlepool College of Further belonging to the Bewick just an expensive imitation Entertainment causes. Ring Honest John 01325 “The addition of the Incubator Education, the South Durham Crescent Surgery is used by Policeman, costing £19,000 per 316630 Zone proved particularly UTC, South West Durham people visiting the Doctors’ year each, walking the streets. popular and we’re confident Surgery and to close it off and INASPIN ROADSHOW Training/Bishop Auckland use as a fairground attraction I cannot even say, they look Autos Discos for all occasions. many of those involved for the College and the University is absolutely disgraceful. good, because none of them Weddings, birthdays, etc. a Photography first time will return next year of Sunderland also returned People who are disabled as seem to ever press their speciality. State of the Art Light as fully -fledged exhibitors.” showcasing the skills well as those who are really uniforms, or polish shoes. Stigs Motor Factors Show. Tel 01325 310646 or EYE DREAM Photography The Incubator Zone was a employers can expect to find ill are now being forced into Name & address supplied 07952 244404 for weddings, portrait and dedicated space for companies when taking on their next a position where they need Editor: I am sure there will be who have never exhibited and Unit 4 Whitworth Avenue PROF. NINCOMPOOP event photography. Telephone: tranche of apprentices. to find alternative space to many who come to the defence Oils, Wipers, Filters, Brakes, Clutches, 07595 023823 or email was delivered in partnership Lucy Prior, membership park and perhaps walk a great of PCSO’s who perform well Children’s entertainer making with LEC Communications Suspension, Additives, Car Care, Bulbs, paul@eyedreamphotography. development and international distance to get to the surgery. in this town. Hopefully DCC birthday parties special. and Design, Durham Business trade director at the Rail Batteries, Anti Freeze, Bearings + more co.uk or visit www. There are several playing fields do not look at the Police Balloons, magic and tomfoolery, Opportunities Programme Alliance, said: “It was great to Wiperblade, Bulb + midweek discounts. Tel Gary eyedreamphotography.co.uk in the vicinity that could have budget to save money. with ERDF support. Twenty be part of Durham Oktoberfest, surely have been used for this Battery fi tting available on 310646 or 07952 244404. one companies from across delivering our rail seminar triviality instead of closing off OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK Website: www.professor- County Durham took part and in partnership with Business this car park. What on earth is nincompoop.com - Facebook: TEL: 01325 316 566 Accommodation all are now pursuing promising Durham and CDEMN. We’ve going on here? Rothman’s Prof Nincompoop leads which they hope to had so much positive feedback I. Wilkinson convert to new business. from those who attended our Oktoberfest featured the session which is great. Reunion Personal Bury Guest House University of Sunderland’s “The rail sector presents WARA Meet 8-10 Bury Road AMAP North East massive opportunities for 2017 Newton Aycliffe DL5 5DL Maintenance Forum; a rail regional companies and that’s Western Area Residents Cars, Vans, Trucks & opportunities themed seminar what we wanted to get across.” Association meeting The dates for the forthcoming BVA Foundation with the Rail Alliance, CDEMN Operations Director reunions for ex Rothmans Caravans 01325 300203 Wednesday 1st November FREE Business Durham and Ben Gilhespy added: “Once 2.00pm, at the Western Pensioners from Darlington, CDEMN; a finance forum again we have built of the Area Community Centre Spennymoor and Peterlee Confidential “Aycliffe’s Premier Guest House” with Maven North East; platform on the success of At Home or Work Silverdale Place. factories are: We Come To You Post Abortion and an international trade previous years and delivered Darlington - Wednesday • Self Contained Rooms workshop with Department for more exhibitors, greater Local Councillors, LIVIN Counselling and the police hopefully will 22nd November 2017, • Single or Twin Rooms footfall and most importantly, Various Packages at available opportunities to engage, attend Everyone welcome. 1.00pm-6.00pm at the Reasonable Rates Telephone: • All Bills Included network, learn and win 07967901477 for further Dolphin Centre. • Free Wi-Fi ROAD & CAR business.” details Spennymoor/Peterlee - Thursday 23rd November, Telephone: 01642 616077 • Good Weekly Rates 07376 116518 PARK 2017, 1.00pm-6.00pm at SAMARITANS - 13 Woodland Spennymoor Town Hall. 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All Sorts is St. Cuthbert’s Way. a charitable project run and links between the two areas. the same weekend. printed by Newton Press, which was first established in 1948 and incorporates “The No Call Out Charge Within Recently refurbished funded solely by Godfrey Would you also note that the The mixed-voice choir, Next year, further musical Newton News Circulation area car park opposite the Royal Newtonian”. Visit the on-line version at three bedroom house, two Bennett. which has played in countries events are planned when St www.newtonnews.co.uk Contact Rob doubles, attractive views SET OF FOUR all season British Legion and the car including France, Poland and John’s School orchestra visits DISCLAIMER Newton News cannot be over the Green at the front, tyres, plus trims. Fit S stud park at Bewick Crescent will Argentina, made the decision Tübingen in July and the held responsible for advertisers offering 01325 310737 UPVC DG, GCH, open fitting, M2, 205/55 R16. 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It’s also just jazz groups of the 1920s, British Citizen Youth Award boogie-woogie sounds will make sure everyone a short walk from the bus 30s, and 40s, as well as the of Red Stripe Band are who comes along has a stops on Tubwell Row and British bands of the 1950s & Twenty four inspirational guaranteed to warm up really good time” added Ray Darlington railway station. 60s era. youngsters from across the UK a November day when Sams, Graham’s co-founder. For more information go to were delighted to be announced they get their Darlington “They’re a set of top class www.darlingtonjazz.co.uk as medallists for this year’s audience stomping out of international musicians or contact Ray Sams ray@ British Citizen Youth Award (BCyA) in recognition of their their seats. who are in demand all over darlingtonjazz.co.uk 07860 extraordinary contribution The Red Stripe Band is the world and have shared 368022 Graham Foster Obituary to society, charities and good coming back to Darlington stages with Sting, Madonna, graham@darlingtonjazz. causes. New Orleans Jazz Club on Van Morrison, Eddi Reader co.uk Jake Mendelsohn, 15, from Saturday 4th November. and Chris Barber”. Coming up next: Newton Aycliffe was one of Red Stripe and his band Entry to the Red Stripe Save the date - Saturday Eddie the children honoured for their have been belting out their Band gig is just £10 on the 2 December sees the Club incredible efforts at a formal boogie-woogie rhythms door, and children 15 and hosting the last gig of the Jones presentation held at the Palace for over 20 years and have under go free. Darlington 2017 season. Maine Street of Westminster on Thursday played all over the world for Culture members are Jazzmen will be playing 16th October 2017 Peacefully with his 19th October. from Monte Carlo to Tokyo eligible for discounted entertaining Dixieland jazz, loving family by his Now in its second year, the and New York to Milan. entry on production of drawing their influences side, of Newton Aycliffe, BCyA, in association with from the classic American “The band has a great their membership card. All formerly of Liverpool. Specsavers, seeks to highlight time wherever it goes – sessions are at St Augustine’s the many acts of bravery, Eddie, aged 77 years. kindness and compassion infectious energy filling the Parish Centre, Larchfield Beloved Husband of the carried out by young people venue with on and off stage Street, Darlington and start Congratulations late Barbara; much loved across the UK. antics, plus world class live at 12.30, doors open from Dad to Paula, Edwina and Incredible stories music of course” said Club noon. There’s a licensed Jessica; Father-in-Law Inspired to take action Beaty, now aged 85, received a fantastic way to recognise co-founder Graham Foster. bar; tea and coffee is ANITA MOLLOY Happy to Joe, Gary and Dean; following a friend’s serious an MBE eight years ago for these young people that have “When they visited us last available; and everyone 50th birthday. Lots of love dearly loved Granddad to illness, Jake Mendelsohn services to charity. made a difference to their year they – and we – had a is very welcome to bring from Alyson and Andrew xx Grace, Gemma, Aidan, Jake’s mum Allison said: “He plunged into the chilly waters communities up and down the fantastic couple of hours their own food along for a ANITA MOLLOY Happy Ryan, Cameron, Isaac, of Lake Windermere to do had never done any open water UK. These inspirational young of jazz, blues and boogie picnic whilst the band is 50th birthday to a wonderful a one-mile charity swim – swimming so it was a bit of a Eddie and Pearl Margaret; people are making a difference with a great band sound and entertaining. Wife and Mam. Hope you also a dear Brother. raising £500 in sponsorship challenge but on the day, he and encouraging other young some breathtaking solos”. There’s the added benefit have a lovely day. All our love, was just amazing. He was on Funeral on Friday 27th for his brave effort during the people to do the same.’ “Red Stripe - aka Neil of plenty of free onsite Micky, Ross, Robyn, Reed and Great North Swim. his own, just 13 years old and Tim Mitchison, store director October, will friends Jake is a water polo player who went into the water and I didn’t Alfie xxx please meet at 3.00pm for of Specsavers Newton Aycliffe, ANITA MOLLOY Happy had never swum in open water see him again until he got out says: ‘As a partner of the Service in Wear Valley before but he resolved to take on the other side. For a 13-year- BCyA, it is always uplifting 50th. Lots of love from Mam, Crematorium. Family up the challenge when a family old that was just amazing and to hear about the amazing Lynne, Peter, Yoli and Ricky flowers only, donations friend was diagnosed with a I’m extremely proud of him.’’ and selfless acts performed xxxxx in lieu, if desired, to brain tumour, aged just 23, Medallist by youngsters both within our ANITA MOLLOY Happy Alzheimer’s Society. and who sadly died last year. Jake received his BCyA medal community and across the UK. 50th birthday Anita. All our The money Jake raised will go from Ashley Banjo, creative ‘Whether it be raising love always. Ian, Karen, Curt, to the Brain Tumour Research director and lead dancer of money for charity or helping Brad, Megan and Charlie xxxx Campaign. Diversity, whose dance troupe those in need, we want to ANITA MOLLOY Happy Evelyn A family friend nominated won the third series of Britain’s grow awareness of these 50th birthday. Loads of love him for the BCYA Awards Got Talent. achievements and inspire the from Dave, Chris and the Edwards for his efforts for charity. The Ashley says: ‘I am honoured next generation of children to Hudsons xx youngster, who attends the to be able to play a part of make a similar positive impact KAREN HARRISON Happy Woodham Academy in Newton the British Citizen Youth on society.’ 50th birthday. Lots of love Awards in October at the Aycliffe, is continuing a family from Alyson and Andrew xx tradition, as his grandad, Peter Palace of Westminster. What KAREN HARRISON Happy 50th birthday. Have a lovely day. All our love, Anita, Micky, Be on the Look out for Ross, Robyn and Reed xxx Film Show KAREN HARRISON Happy 50th birthday. Lots of love Painted Rocks in Aycliffe from Mam, Lynne, Peter, Yoli The “Feel Good Film Show” at In Memoriam and Ricky xxxxxx St Clare’s Church on Tuesday KAREN HARRISON Happy 31st October features Disney’s 50th birthday to the best Wife 15th animated classic “LADY and Mam. Love you all the AND THE TRAMP” One of Janet Jackson the most loved Disney films, world. Ian, Curt, Brad, Megan Peacefully at home on 19th it is the tale of free-wheeling 29th October 2009 and Charlie xxxx October 2017, surrounded mutt Tramp and lovingly KAREN HARRISON Happy by her family. Evelyn, pampered cocker spaniel Lady. 50th birthday to a special aged 78 years, loving A tale of adventure, courage, Our family chain is broken, Daughter-in-Law. Loads of Mam to Laurie, Tracey comedy and beautiful songs. Nothing seems the same, love from Dave and Chris xx and Leigh; Mother-in- Forget Romeo and Juliet, this But as we are called one by one KAREN HARRISON To a Law to Andrew; Grandma is the greatest love story ever. The links shall join again. special Sister-in-Law on her to Sean, Alison, Lisa, Heart-warming, feel-good, Loved forever, Brian, Sarah, Stephen, Robert, 50th birthday. Hope you have Liam, Gareth, Ryan and laughter and tears for all ages; a great day. Love from Gail, Naomi, Joshua, Amanda and Ian Jack and a much loved Where else would you want to Ken, Paul and to a special Great-Grandma to Alfie, be? Tea and coffee are served Aunty and Great Aunty from Lily-May, Emily and Ella at 1pm, included in the £2. The LINDA GRIFFITHS 2nd November 2016. Never a day do I all the Hudsons xxxx Grace. film starts at 1.15pm. Please forget you, in my heart you are always near. God alone knows TELFORD Congratulations note that children must be Funeral to be held on Keep an eye out for painted rocks over half term. 1st Aycliffe how I miss you, and ends this first sad year. My heart still aches Kim and Neil on your Silver Wednesday 1st November accompanied. with sadness, my secret tears still flow. For what it meant to lose Wedding Anniversary. Love Baden-Powell Beavers and Wolf Cubs have joined the rock A variety of chairs are provided at 11.00am in Wear Valley painting craze and have been busy painting them, because for your comfort, and tables so you, no one will ever know. God bless. Ray xxxx and best wishes always, Mam Crematorium. Family “Aycliffe Rocks”! that you can bring a spot of OLIVE McCABE Another year passes, still love and think about and all the family xxx flowers only please, Over the half term they will be hiding them around the town for lunch to eat while you enjoy a you always. Lots of love from Pete, Pam, Tasha, Emma and all TELFORD Congratulations however donations in people to find. If you find one you can hide it somewhere else great film in friendly company. the family xx on your Silver Wedding memory of Evelyn are or exchange it for another one. For more information about the Everyone is most welcome. DOREEN LAMBERT 1930-2017. My friend of 60 years has Anniversary Mam and Dad. welcome to Macmillan rocks or about Beavers or Wolf Cubs please contact Sue Beadle For further details ring Ric gone to join the “Trolley Dollies” in the sky. Miss you loads my Love always, Seam, Liam and Cancer Support. on 07971849840 Hargreaves 01325 316755. friend. Trolley Dolley No. 2 Lucy xxx
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Watford held on for a 4-3 place in pools across the £1.5 million investment from at Newton Aycliffe, anyone (NAGS) competition at the victory in a very tight match. county. Durham County Council, who signs up for a swim Manchester Aquatic Centre. Next up was Newton Abbott Newton Aycliffe Leisure alongside £540,972 funding membership between Girls with Rotherham controlling Centre is launching its new from Sport England and also Monday 23 and Thursday Poppy, Jessica and Ella played the game to take an 8-4 victory. pool programme which will include activities suitable for 30 November will receive for City of Sheffield and This placed Rotherham in the have adults making waves children and young people. a 25 per cent discount. For came away with a very well 5th – 8th pace play-off. First with two new classes – aqua As family sessions don’t need information visit http://www. deserved silver medal. City match against Cheltenham cycle and aqua jump. to be booked, parents and durham.gov.uk/swimming of Sheffield battled their way was a comfortable victory Putting the traditional to the final after defeat by for Rotherham 7-5. This lead spinning class in the water, Newton Abbott 3-13, winning to the final match of the day aqua cycle sees state-of- against Otter Futura 16-0 in against Nova Centurions with the-art bikes submerged the group games. A quarter Rotherham falling short with a while users pedal against the Cash 4 Clothes final against Cheltenham 8-10 loss. resistance of the water. gave City of Sheffield a 12-2 On behalf of Sedgefield Water While the workout benefits victory. The semi-final was a Polo Club, we are very proud cardiovascular health in the same way as regular cycling, close affair against Otter with that our players are being DROP OFF POINT City of Sheffield running out recognised for their talents by the buoyancy of the water also winners 8-5. The final was a other clubs and that they are reduces impact on muscles 25 Whessoe Road repeat of the first match of the showing great team spirit by and joints. day against Newton Abbott. working with other clubs to Aqua jump classes are D’ton DL3 0QP The team from the South West gain valuable experience for filled with fun and high- energy, using underwater proving to strong with a 11-3 their future sporting careers. trampolines to improve Open: 9.00-4.30 Mon-Friday victory. If anyone is interested in strength, conditioning and 9.00-3.00pm Saturday Boys joining the club, please get in core stability. Ben, Ryan and Matthew played touch to arrange a free trial To keep the children for Rotherham and came away at Newton Aycliffe Leisure entertained over the holiday, in 5th place. All the groups Centre. 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