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Published at: Friday 3rd November 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 842 Civic Hall Square, , rier DL4 1AH. n C Telephone: 01388 775896 Shildon w Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t o & D i st T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Families flock to Locomotion to MPs debate home of meet their ‘superheroes’ Hackworth engine

Bishop Auckland constitu- in Shildon; instead, it is ency MP, Helen Goodman in a small museum where has put forward the case people have to pay. for retaining Locomotion “It should be in the free, No.1, the first passenger public museum that train steam engine, at the 200,000 people visit every Locomotion museum in year. Shildon where it was built “I hope the Minister, in 1825 by Timothy Hack- with the Science Museum worth. Group, will also address In a parliamentary debate that point.” on the National Railway Locomotion No.1 currently Musuem and Ownership of resides at the Head of National Assets at West- Steam Museum in Darling- minster Hall on Wednesday ton, which costs £4.95 for 25th October, Ms Goodman adults to enter, £3.75 for addressed the Minister and over 60s and £3 for children Science Museum Group to aged six to 16. say: “I am concerned about The town’s MP, Jenny Locomotion No. 1, the Chapman, while agreeing first passenger train steam that the museum should be engine. free, argued that Locomo- “Built in 1825 by Timothy tion No.1 should remain at Hackworth in Shildon in my ​ its current home. Young and old alike were given the chance to meet some real life Superheroes at the constituency, it ought to be in the NRM branch museum event. Continued on page 2 About 10,000 people Police, Crime and Victims’ services and a whole host turned up to Locomotion Commissioner, Ron Hogg of other services provided at Shildon on Saturday organised the event, by volunteers and commu- 28th October, to meet which included Police, nity groups. their local Superheroes. Fire and Ambulance Many people won prizes for fancy dress or design- ing a Christmas card, and BLINDS FACTORY SHOP there were several other competitions. FREE MEASURE & FITTING Ron Hogg said, “It’s great buy direct from the to see so many people ELECTRIC RISE FREE factory and save £££’s enjoying a family day out, and at the same time HOME SELECTION SERVICE learning about the impor- RECLINERS Phone the North East’s original master blind maker tant work of their local emergency services”. by Sherborne and Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 A highlight of the day was Celebrity with Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, DL5 6AU the Cadet Challenge, in 5 years warranty Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds which teams from Durham www.siestablinds.com and School OVER 20 IN Cadets competed against each other in a series of STOCK FOR events culminating in a IMMEDIATE HUMBLES GARAGE tug of war towards the end DELIVERY of the day. The winners 1 ROBSON STREET SHILDON, DL4 1EB of a tough contest were 01388 778070 | 07778 117 778 Durham Police Cadets. Manual recliners & Shildon Neighbourhood settees to match MOTs - MOTORBIKES, Police Team were also CARS AND VANS in attendance, with a SERVICING spokesperson saying: Park outside and shop at leisure or a selection “Thank you to everyone can be brought to your door, free of charge TYRES who came and spoke to EXHAUSTS us. We have had a great 47-49 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AF Tel: 01388 772671 day hope you have to!” 30-31 Bondgate, , DL3 7JJ Tel: 01325 463303 WE ARE NOW CLOSED ON SATURDAYS web: www.hackettandbaines.co.uk

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All about local people... Passed Away Birthdays MPs debate home of James (Jim) Milner Lewis Laffey Hackworth’s Locomotion No.1 Passed away suddenly on 2nd November 27th October, aged 63 years Happy 18th Birthday Lewis Beloved Husband of Susan, loving son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle & great uncle. All our love, Mam, Dad, Cayden & Finley xxxx

Funeral service at Salvation Army, Cross Street, Thursday 9th November at Lewis Laffey 2pm, followed by private 2nd November cremation. Happy 18th Birthday Lewis

Birthday Memories Lots of love, Nana & Granda Fred Horlock xxxx November 1st Treasured memories of a beloved dad, grandad and Acknowledgements great-grandad. No cards to send Lee Scott Nor presents to give Forever our love The family of Lee Scott As long as we live would like to thank everyone for their kind condolences and support following the sudden Locomotion No.1, designed by Timothy Hackworth, is at the centre of a debate over its passing of Lee. location after local MPs clashed during a parliamentary debate recently. Dearly loved, sadly missed, We will all miss him dearly. Chrissy, Allen & family From page 1 xxxxx railways,” she added years since the birth of the “Darlington was the first “The railway museum in modern railways. These Thank you to the person place that was able to Darlington is supported celebrations will attract who found my wallet last combine the transport of by the Friends of Darling- people from all over the Friday, which was returned freight and passengers, on ton Railway Centre and world.” safely to me by staff at The the Stockton and Darling- Museum, by local residents Adding that Locomotion Crier. ton railway, and we are and, principally, by Dar- No. 1 would form a key Obey Peacock incredibly proud of that lington council tax-payers. part of the celebrations November 8th history. A council spokesperson she said: “It was presented Happy Birthday The ladies of the Every “Darlington has the oldest said: “We are already to Darlington 160 years Mam & Nana Other Tuesday Group would like to thank Shildon passenger railway station, working closely with col- ago and since then it has Town Council and Shildon which is now used as our leagues from Shildon, attracted people from Health and Safety Group for museum. Everyone in Dar- Stockton, , across the world who are their generous donations lington is taken to that site Combined Au- keen to see this unique and Missed and loved always, towards our funds. These as a child.” thority, The Friends of the important piece of indus- From Tina & Grandkids gestures are very much appreciated. Describing the town as S&DR and others on plans trial heritage here on our xx “the “birthplace of the to celebrate 2025, 200 doorstep.” Wanted Classifieds Garden waste collections Classifieds cost 42p per word Person to House Share + £7.20 for an optional photo. No DSS. £70 p/w all in. Deadline for submissions is noon ending for winter Phone: 07398 308557 every Tuesday. Keen gardeners may still People are advised to check “Although this is now be tending their lawns but their collection calendar ending over the winter with summer now seeming and note the date or visit months, the service will Caught a thing of the past, this the My Durham section of resume next spring and year’s garden waste col- the council’s website and people should look out for lections are drawing to a enter their postcode to further details online.” you close. ensure they don’t miss out. Any garden waste which Residents who have taken Cllr Brian Stephens, accumulates during the up the service from Durham Cabinet member for neigh- winter period can still be looking! County Council will receive bourhoods and partner- recycled at Household their final collection in the ships, said: “Almost 70,000 Waste Recycling Centres Advertise your business here! next couple of weeks, on people signed up to receive (HWRCs). their usual collection day garden waste collections For more information on T: 01388 775896 / 07909992731 from Tuesday, November in 2017 and we know it is garden waste collections E: [email protected] 7th to Friday, November popular with many resi- visit www.durham.gov.uk/ 17th. dents. gardenwaste. Page 2 Friday 3rd November 2017 Issue 842 Shildon & District Town Crier Dental practice support skaters Christmas with Halloween hamper countdown

Prepare to be imbued with flower arranging entitled festive spirit at the Open Christmas Countdown. Meeting of Shildon and Tickets for the event, District Flower Club on which starts at 7.30pm, are Monday 27th November, £5 for members and £8 for when National Demonstra- visitors. They are available tor Ian Buxton will present on the door or by contact- an evening of seasonal ing T. Hall on 01388 763430. Chocoholics welcome

St Thomas’ RC Church in for free refreshments on Byerley Road will be and the opportunity to holding a chocoholics purchase chocolates from coffee morning, at 11am just 20p. There will also on Monday 6th November. be a chance to sample Anyone with a few minutes one or two of the items on to spare is welcome to pop sale! Practice Manager Fiona Minay with Mia Wilson and Mayor Shirley Quinn as they draw the winning ticket. Ahsby & Atkinson’s Val and her husband hamper was Michelle Eat wise sessions Dental Practice on Main Ian of Main Street News Paterson, whose ticket Street held a Halloween donated the prize, and (number 131 - 135) Free Eat Wise sessions, starting 3rd November. competition last week, ticket sales raised around was drawn by Mayor aimed at helping you For further information, or where participants were £100, which was donated of Shildon, Cllr Shirley make the right choices to book a place, contact given the chance of to Shildon’s Spectrum Quinn, with the help of when it comes to food and James on 07525 815 124 or winning a spooky Hallow- Roller Skating Club. Mia Wilson, 10, a member cooking, are starting this Caroline on 07809 342 192. een Hamper. The lucky winner of the of the skating club. week. For further information The group will meet at on the Wellbeing for Life Foundations on Church service, free phone 0800 Street, between 12.30pm 8766887 or visit www. and 2pm on Fridays, wellbeingforlife.net. Lottery result

The latest Shildon AFC with G Nicholson collect- lottery result was drawn ing the £25 consolation on Sunday 29th October at prize. Shildon AFC Social Club. This week, players are The numbers out of the required to select six bag were: 1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 17. numbers from 17 for a There were no winners, jackpot prize of £550. Scouts’ Fair

4th Shildon St John’s and 3pm. Rainbows and Brownies, A spokesperson said, with 2nd Shildon Guides, “Come and join us for tea are holding their Annual and cake, all welcome. Christmas Fair in Elm Road Who knows, you might just Club on Saturday 11th bag a bargain from one of November, between 1pm our raffles or tombolas.” Woodsmen headline charity ‘do’

A charity night headlined Shildon girl who was diag- by popular local band JD nosed with a rare devel- & The Woodsmen will be opmental disorder of the taking place at Shildon eyes shortly after she was Civic Hall on Saturday 11th born. November, in aid of the Tickets for the event, Royal National Institute of which also features a disco Blind People and Ebony’s and raffle, are £8 and can Trust Fund. be purchased from the Ebony is an 11 month-old venue now. Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 842 Friday 3rd November 2017 Page 3 Provide a little ‘love Pounds for Pudsey please! in a box’

Shildon’s Children in Leaflets about the project Distress charity store is cur- are available from 17 rently running their annual Church Street. Shoebox Appeal. The deadline for boxes to The Love in a Box Shoebox be handed in to the store is Appeal delivers thousands 15th November. of Christmas gift boxes A spokesperson said, filled with gifts, kindness “We would like to thank and joy for the most impov- everyone for their kind erished infants children and donations and continued senior citizens in Europe. support.” Once again the Civic Hall 10th November, starts at many others. will be full of music and 7.30pm and will be full of There will also be a raffle. Cuppa with a laughter as local young music from stage and film Tickets for the event are people entertain to raise musicals such as Wicked, £3.50 each and can be copper money for BBC’s Children Grease, Moana, Rock of purchased on the door. In Need. Ages, Beauty and the All proceeds to the BBC PC Pete Akiens of Shildon Cuppa with a Copper. The show, on Friday Beast, Les Miserables and Children In Need Charity. Police will be at Costa Coffee This is an opportunity on Church Street, between for residents to raise any 1pm and 2pm on Friday 3rd policing-related issues in an A beast of a show November, for his regular informal setting.

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Please could you pass on my grateful thanks to everyone who supported this - baking After recently finishing performed in March next aged 8 to 16 years would cakes, donating prizes, delivering leaflets, their near sell out pro- year at the Civic Hall as like to take part in this helping on the day and coming along. duction of Mamma Mia, an Easter pantomime. Oh fantastic show, either the award winning CATS Yes It Will! singing, dancing or Please can you also pass on special thanks Youth Theatre Group are “The CATS group - in all acting, then we would to Village Hall for generously about to start rehearsals their productions over welcome them to come allowing us to use their hall again this year. on their next show, the the many years - have along one Friday night to We raised the magnificent sum of £1,163. all time classic Beauty never actually performed Sunnydale Leisure Centre and the Beast. a pantomime before, so at 6.30pm.” Thank you, A spokesperson for the the young people are For more information Carol Bradley. group said, “The young anxious to make this a ring 01388 774838 people chose this show great success. or find the CATS on themselves and it will be “If any young people Facebook.

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Saint John’s Church be limited so buy early to Shildon has an unexpected avoid disappointment. seasonal addition this year. The Christmas Fayre is Not only will Santa be taking place on Saturday present but so will his 25th November, from 10am Reindeer, Elves, Sleigh and - 1pm, where there will be of course, presents. numerous stalls of crafts, Tickets for children to see toys, cakes, bric-a-brac Santa, receive a gift and and much more - a chance have a professional pho- to buy that extra special tograph taken are just £5 Christmas gift. and can be ordered from Admission to the Fayre Shildon Alive on 01388 is £1 and includes tea / 417600. coffee. Free admission for Tickets on the day will children.

Some of the residents meeting Fire & Rescue crews at Locomotion’s Superheroes Day. Breathe easy with

Residents at Holly Lodge look forward to see him staff enjoyed some Hallow- Sound Waves choir Care Home have had a again soon.” een fun. lively week of activities. On Saturday 28th October On the morning they were The Breathe Easy Durham ber from 7.30pm at Bishop The fun started on residents enjoyed a trip treated to a flower arrang- Dales group, which provides Auckland Methodist Church. Thursday 26th October out, when they visited the ing and pumpkin carving support to people with lung Admission is £5 for adults and when they received a visit Locomotion Museum’s Su- session, while on the after- conditions in the local area, free for children. Tickets can from Robert Whitehead perhero Fun Day. noon the staff donned their is hosting an evening of be purchased by calling Harry with his accordion. Everyone took along a best fancy dress for the music with Steve McGarvie Brown on 01388 773652 and A spokesperson said, “This packed lunch and made Halloween Party. and the Sound Waves Com- will also be available on the was his first visit to Holly a day of it, with demon- Amazing Melodies provided munity Choir. door on the night. Lodge and he proved to strations by the police on entertainment, and a The event will mark the Proceeds will be donated to be a great success with crime scene investigations ‘spooky meal’ was enjoyed British Lung Foundation’s the British Lung Foundation everyone, who enjoyed and police dogs. by all in the dining room, World COPD Awareness and local respiratory nursing listening to his accordion Finally on Tuesday 31st which was decorated for Week, and will take pace groups to help their fight playing and singing. We October, residents and the occasion. on Thursday 16th Noveme- against lung disease.

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Reverend David Tomlinson had the pleasure of welcom- ing three youngsters into the Church of at St John’s Church on Sunday 15th October.

Isla Grace Spence, born 6.6.17, with parents Joanne Bird and Jamie Spence, as well as Godparents Robert Young, Stephanie Dunn, Elizabeth & John Peart and Emma & Steven Pennington.

The children of Saint John’s CofE (Aided) Primary School with their tins.

Volunteers and staff at Hackworth Primary School; In Shildon people have Shildon Alive! (A Saint Thornhill Gardens Primary really shown that we are, John’s Church Project) School; Byerley Road the generosity is stagger- were ecstatic this week as Pre-School; Busy Bees ing, the many warm words the October 1,000 can chal- Fundraising group; Shildon really encouraging, and lenge drew to an end. Town Council; Saint John’s the lives changed because The challenge was about Church; New Shildon All people care is truly inspir- encouraging the communi- Saints Scouts, and PPG ing.” Mrs Paula Nelson, ty of Shildon to support the Paints. project manager, went community of Shildon with “The people of Shildon have on to explain that the donations of tins of food for smashed it” announced Mrs foodbank is really about Henry James Trotter, born 30.6.17, with parents Shannon the foodbank. Davina Tomlinson of Saint ordinary people, sup- Fieldson and James Trotter and big sister Emily, plus In 2016 the bank at Shildon John’s Church as the final porting ordinary people. Godparents Elaine Cook, Joanne & Robert Trotter, Claire Alive distributed over 7,000 tally was made. “2,667 tins “People come in in tears” & Sophie Harker and Craig Ainsley-Weighell. meals to local people along of food have been donated, she explained, “this is not with offering signposting an increase of over 600 on about supporting people and support to take people last year, our biggest col- who can’t support them- out of food poverty. lection ever.” selves, this is about people With wide commu- Revd David Tomlinson, Vicar dealt the kind of life blows nity support for the ini- of the parish commented, that could keep them down tiative tins were collected “There was a slogan coined for years. Fortunately there throughout October at at the beginning of the are enough people who Saint John’s CofE (Aided) austerity measures – ‘we care that we can give them Primary School; Timothy are all in this together.’ a hand back up again.” This week in History

2 November 1899 3 November 1493 4 November 1973 The Boers begin their Christopher Columbus The Netherlands experi- Seven year-old Kain Adam Simpson with his Mam 118-day siege of British- first sights the island of ences the first Car-Free Victoria Nelson and Godparents Emma & Neil Nelson, held Ladysmith during Dominica in the Carib- Sunday caused by the Lisa Melderis, Michelle & Roger Day and Sammie Raine. the Second Boer War. bean Sea. 1973 oil crisis. Highways are used only by cyclists The Motor Shop and roller skaters. Est.1979 2 Cheapside, shildon, 01388 773654 5 August 1916 6 November 1965 7 August 1917 • All types of number plates supplied The Kingdom of Poland Cuba and the United States The Gregorian calendar • All types of keys cut is proclaimed by the Act formally agree to begin an date of the October • Immobiliser batteries of 5th November of the airlift for Cubans who want Revolution, which gets • Photocopying & Fax service emperors of Germany to go to the United States. its name from the Julian • Car Batteries (with 2 year guarantee) and Austria-Hungary. calendar date of 25 Open Mon-Fri 8.30am - 5.00pm | Sat 8.30am - 1.45pm | Sun 9.30am - 12 noon October. Open Bank Holidays 9.30am - noon. www.themotorshop.co.uk Page 6 Friday 3rd November 2017 Issue 842 Shildon & District Town Crier Benefit claimants reminded of AAP forum event to free internet access discuss budget cuts

Universal Credit claimants access to a computer, tablet assistance on how to submit a and Shildon of savings can be made during are being advised that they or smart phone at home claim under the new system. AAP Forum event is set to the 2018/19 financial year and can access their online appli- knows they can use self- “And we’re also making sure take place on Thursday 16th seeks approval from Cabinet cation by visiting their local service PCs at our libraries residents know where they November at St John’s School to carry out a consultation on library. and customer access points can get help if they are and Sixth Form College in these spending plans. ’s li- to submit and manage their struggling to make ends meet Bishop Auckland, between Although the evening will braries and Customer Access claim. while they are waiting for 6pm and 8pm. start at 6pm there will be in- Points offer free internet “There is no charge to use their first payment.” The event will be an oppor- formation stalls from 5.15pm. access, which residents can these facilities – you just Personal budgeting support tunity to hear about the work In addition to the forum, the use to submit and update need to check the opening is available to residents who of the AAP and will include Bishop Auckland and Shildon their claim form. Staff are hours for your local library or have been referred through presentations from previously Area Action Partnership also on hand to help if Customer Access Point.” the DWP and the council funded projects supported by Board meeting will be held needed. Universal Credit is paid will also be supporting BASH AAP. on Thursday 30th November Universal Credit is admin- every four weeks, but due and encouraging claims for There will also be the op- at the Civic Hall, Shildon, istered by the Department to the initial waiting period, council tax discount through portunity to have your say between 6pm and 8pm. for Work and Pensions (DWP) and depending on when the its Council Tax Reduction on Durham County Council’s If you have any Neighbour- and merges six benefits, first claim is made, the first Scheme. spending plans, if proposals hood Issues that you would including housing benefit payment may not be made In addition, anyone visiting a for a consultation are given like to be raised at the and tax credits, into a single for six weeks. council building can take ad- the go-ahead. meeting, contact one of payment. The system, which Cllr Jane Brown, Cabinet vantage of free wi-fi in order Members of the authority’s the team by Thursday 23rd is already in place for some member for social inclusion, to access their application Cabinet will hear next week November. claimants, is being rolled out said: “We’ve been working via a smartphone or tablet. that a further £37 million of If you would like to attend into the and with the DWP, local com- Residents can also apply for savings are needed over the either of the above meetings, areas this week. munity, voluntary groups, short-term awards to help next four years. This is in contact a member of the Cllr Joy Allen, Durham County landlords and housing pro- with daily living expenses addition to the £209 million team on 03000 268 663 or by Council’s Cabinet member viders to ensure residents through the authority’s of savings that have been emailing bishopshildonaap@ for transformation, said: are aware of changes to the Welfare Assistance Scheme. achieved since 2011/12. durham.gov.uk to register “Universal Credit can only benefits system and how For more information, visit The figures are included your place. be claimed online and once these changes may affect www.durham.gov.uk/welfar- in the latest update to the “Please do not hesitate to someone has submitted their them. eassistance. authority’s Medium Term get in touch if you have any application, they are also “Working with the County Information about Universal Financial Plan, which outlines questions, would like any responsible for managing it Durham Advice Partner- Credit is available at www. its long-term funding outlook further information, or have online. ship, we have put a series of gov.uk/universal-credit or and spending priorities. any special requirements for “We want to make sure that measures in place to enable www.durham.gov.uk/univer- The report also outlines pro- attending the meeting,” en- anyone who does not have people to access advice and salcredit. posals for how £14.8 million couraged a spokesperson.

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Local leagues, competitions and events... Railwaymen remain on Over 40s win top of track in league and cup the table clash

The league’s early pace ing his players, stepped in setters, Jacksons and fisticuffs ensued, with Arms were the visitors the centre half probably to Hackworth Park last wishing he had not raised Saturday for a top of the his hands. table clash with second Both saw red and both place Shildon AFC in the teams were down to ten and District men. Over 40s League Division The away team continued to Four. foul to try and disrupt the With the Hartlepool team Shildon passing game, and yet to drop any points this from one of those resulting season, Shildon expected a free kicks out on the right tough game. touchline, Shildon scored. From the kick off the away It was something special: team had the better of the Wheldon took the free kick, early exchanges without rapier-like over the keeper’s causing too much of the flailing arms and into the Captain for the day, Sam Hodgson, congratulates Matty Robson on scoring the decisive threat to the Shildon goal. top corner. goal in Shildon’s 2-1 home league win over Washington Photo: Tom Clegg The first half was a tight It was a quality strike, as Shildon survived a midweek it was one of these substi- Greulich-Smith, Andrew affair with Scott and Comer- clinical as a Monty Don show scare last week to progress tutes, Billy Greulich-Smith Brown could only watch on ford doing an excellent job garden. to the second round of the who rose highest to nod in helplessly as his intercep- closing down Hartlepool’s Shildon were back on level 5-4 the equaliser from a corner. tion beat his own keeper. midfield, and Shildon had terms and pressing for the on penalties after being Shildon subjected the With 20 minutes to go, three excellent opportu- winner when the game was held to a 1-1 draw in 90 Durham goal to an onslaught Shildon sealed the win nities to put themselves held up again while the minutes by second division but the back line held firm when Matty Robson’s 30 ahead which on another day referee brandished another Durham City. and the game was decided yard free kick beat the the forward line would have two red cards. The match, played at Wil- on penalties. In a tense Washington wall and goal- scored. A scuffle ensued on the lington, Durham’s shared shootout, Shildon converted keeper. The visitors took advantage away side’s touchline home ground this season, each of their first five, and A last minute Washington of those misses as they when a substitute attacked saw the division two strag- was Durham who blinked penalty proved little con- broke out in numbers and their own linesman for not glers take the lead midway first with Nick Liversedge solation for the visitors. scored. flagging a ball being out through the first half when making the decisive save to The win lifts Shildon to Shildon’s Achilles this of play, resulting in two a slip by Sam Hodgson let send Shildon through. fourth place in the league season has been the players being sent off and Durham in on goal to take The Railwaymen returned with games in hand over marking from crosses and so away from the pitch. the lead against the run of to league action on Saturday their higher placed oppo- it proved again when a cross With 10 minutes to go play. when they played host to nents and ahead of a top of from the right found one of another piece of brilliance A much-changed Shildon Washington at a windy Dean the table clash on Saturday three unmarked opposition from Wheldon set Paul Davis side struggled to get back Street and it took until two (4th November) against players around the penalty on his way through on goal. into the game and it wasn’t minutes before the break league leaders Morpeth spot to head home - a lead With a defender and keeper until the big guns on the for the home side to make Town at Craik Park. they took into the half time still to beat he managed bench were let loose in the breakthrough. Before then, Shildon will break. to go round both and slot the final 20 minutes that A quickly taken free kick have travelled to Penrith Shildon’s interval team home the winner. the Railwaymen found a allowed Jack Blackford to in the hope of keeping up talk was upbeat, and they It was a great team perfor- foothold in the game. cross and in his effort to their 100% record away started the second half mance against an unbeaten With ten minutes remaining prevent the ball reaching from home intact. dominating the proceed- team who tried, but failed, ings. to intimidate and threaten The Hartlepool team tried their way to a win. to intimidate the Shildon Instead it was Shildon who SHILDON AFC players, a tactic that may closed the gap on their title have worked against weaker rivals to six points with a opposition, but would lead game in hand. 2017-18 FIXTURES to the pivotal moment in Shildon are on the road for this encounter. their next two games. First After another blatant foul up are Hartlepool Tech on Saturday 4th November by the Hartlepool team, the Saturday 4th November Away v Morpeth Town centre half decided to get followed by the divisional involved and tried to grab cup away to Forrest Hall on Saturday 11th November Bullyment round the neck. the 11th. Both matches kick Away v AFC Darwen or Marske Utd Scott, never shy of protect- off at 10.30am. FA VASE Find a sports club near you Saturday 18th November or register your club at Away v www.countydurhamsport.com 03000 282 012 Page 8 Friday 3rd November 2017 Issue 842 Shildon & District Town Crier