Published at: Friday 26th June 2015 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 721 Civic Hall Square, Shildon, RIER DL4 1AH. N C Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896 Shildon W Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731 ric t O & D i s t T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Wet weather didn’t dampen West End musicals spirits at Community BBQ at the Civic Hall If you go along to the Civic A spokesperson said, “Not Hall on Thursday 25th, only will there be members Friday 26th or Saturday 27th of The Tearaways enter- June at 7.30pm, or Sunday taining during the two hour 28th June at 2pm, the show, but they will also be ‘theatre’ will be alive with joined by members from the sound of music. the TYKES and C.A.T.S. There will be songs from Youth Theatre Groups too. many of London’s West End “It's the first time all three productions, such as Miss groups have performed Saigon, The Jersey Boys, a full musical production Wicked, Annie, Grease, together, so don't miss out Mamma Mia, School of Rock, on this event, book your We Will Rock You, Singing In tickets now.” The Rain and many more, Tickets cost £5 for adults all courtesy of The Teara- and £3 for children and con- ways Youth Theatre Group's cessions and are available latest production, A Night by calling 01325 313363 or at the West End Musicals. 01388 774838. Salvation Army Summer Fayre Community Garden volunteer Lesley Pocklington and Community Development The Salvation Army on including cakes, toiletries, Worker Paula Nelson relish the sun’s appearance. Cross Street, Shildon, is new clothing and toys. holding its Summer Fayre Refreshments will also be Despite a damp start to Saturday 20th June went complete with wellies and on Saturday 27th June, available, including bacon the day, Shildon Alive’s ahead as planned. waterproofs arrived, the from 11am to 1pm. butties. Admission is 20p Community Garden BBQ on As the brave volunteers, heavens opened. There will be lots of stalls (children free). Andrew Farlow lit the BBQ as the drops hissed NOW and splatted, and the OPEN team prepared to share 80 burgers and sausages between just twelve. Then the clouds parted and a watery sun peered down School and Sixth Form College A Catholic Academy on the bedraggled group. Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT. Over the next hour, 58 7 Church Street, Shildon, DL4 1DS, 01388 417820 Students on roll 1,300+ (including 350+ in Sixth Form) people arrived. Children planted out tomatoes and New STYle ITALIAN CAFE/DELI cucumbers whilst adults Cover Supervisor(s) We specialise in freshly cooked homemade chatted, laughed, and won Term Time Only prizes on the tombola. (£13,393 – £14,295 Actual Salary) Pizzas - Pastas - Hot Sandwiches Rev’d David thanked everyone for their hard Start date September 2015 Breakfasts from 9am work as, with tomato sauce Ofsted May 2010: Outstanding School stains on their chins, the We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, well Lunch from 12 noon children tucked into a organised and highly motivated person second sausage. to start as soon as possible. Afternoon Teas always available Paul Glazier commented, Special offer every Tuesday on Hot Sandwiches “This really feels like com- For further details, please contact: 01388 603246, munity”, while Rev’d David [email protected] or visit our website Every Thursday on Pasta, Every Saturday on Pizza said, “It was a happy day. www.stjohnsrc.org.uk - Vacancies Closing Date: Monday, 6 July 2015 at 12 noon Funds were raised, friend- Eat in or take away from 9am - 6pm Mon - Sat ships forged, food enjoyed, St John’s is committed to safeguarding and and as for the rain - it promoting the welfare of children and young people. Email: Find us on Facebook: stayed well away for the ‘A Learning Community Guided by Gospel Values’ anellini [email protected] rest of the day!” Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 721 Friday 26th June 2015 Page 1 N CRIER Shildon OW Classifieds istri c t & D T All about local people... In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Acknowledgements Jill Howard John Ward Elaine Morris Sammie Leigh Raine Simpson June 27th 2014 22nd June Happy 50th Birthday Elaine Happy 18th Thanks to Ray and Alison Taken to be with the Angels for their secret planning Birthday wishes for of my surprise meal at the one year ago someone very special Our precious Sister, so full 18! George and Dragon ‘n’ of life, loving and funny, Love Jeanette, Trevor, Sam, thanks to their staff as well. we are so very thankful Mark, Lewis & Isabel Love you loads, A fab night had by all. we shared precious times Love and miss you, xx Nanna Mary Audrey with you which we cherish Mary & Grandad Albert x every day x Elaine Morris Birthdays Simpson Forever in our hearts, Happy 50th Birthday Elaine Sammie Leigh Raine Missed beyond measure, A special ‘Thank You’ to Loved always, Happy 18th Birthday Spam litte Lilli and Luci for their Shirl & John Elaine Morris lovely gift. xxx Love Audrey Love Diane, Doug, x & family xx Love you millions, Jill Howard Aunty Vicki, Jay-Lee & Kain x Love and miss you my little mate Elaine Morris Happy 50th Birthday Elaine Births Baynham Louise & Phil would like to Gaz thank family and friends for Love Janet Colvin the cards and presents for their Ruby Anniversary xx 20.06.2015 Happy 50th Birthday Elaine 50! Elaine Morris Love Ian Happy 50th Birthday Elaine Derek Wilson xx 15.10.37 - 24.06.2011 Services Time passes, memories stay Lovingly remembered each and every day Elaine Morris Love Carol, John & family MOVING A THING? xx From £14. Call Phil. Phone 01325 321 084 or 07596 179 859 Your loving Wife, Linda xxx To Larah & Daniel, T&D Fencing Services a baby girl Tel: 07974 618 146 Andrew Simpson Esméé Elizabeth Sister for Leo Derek Wilson July 1st Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, To love and to cherish and J. DUNN never forget Love and congratulations, HEATING & PLUMBING From all the family Happy 50th Birthday Mam x Gas Safe Registered For All Boiler Loving memory of a dear Installations Dad and Grandad, Services & Simply the best Love Dean & Rach Acknowledgements xxx xx Repairs Free Quote Simpson Tel: 07826527952 Birthday Memories Elaine Morris A big ‘Thank You’ to 01388 720009 (Colvin) Look who’s 30! everyone who made my 60th Birthday so special, Happy 50th Birthday Elaine from family, friends and Shaun Robinson work colleagues. 1st July 30! I had so many surprises TO LET Love from Mam, Dad throughout the day (17th Happy 40th little Brother & Hayley June), it was unbelievable. I Love Mam & Eric didn’t have an inkling of any Large 3 bed house in xx of it. It meant a lot. Shildon. Good ‘Thanks again’. Love from Brother and For Sale condition (no fees). Sisters & families Found Love Audrey Simpson Rent negotiable, DSS. xx 2 bed rate considered. Nest of 3 wood tables Bunch of keys Very solid, oak looking. Found in Harrison Close on £10 ono. Thursday 19th June Tel: 01388 774519 Tel: 07729614316 Contact The Crier Page 2 Friday 26th June 2015 Issue 721 Shildon & District Town Crier Junior Club learn about Quiz night ‘Stranger Danger’ Councillor Peter Quinn is are £5 each, which includes hosting a Quiz Night at a hot buffet, and are avail- the Civic Hall from 7pm on able now from Shildon Friday 17th July. Tickets Town Council Offices. Tantalising textures Flower lovers are invited Guest, will present an to the next meeting of evening of flower arrang- Shildon and District Flower ing entitled 'Tantalising Club on Monday 6th July, Textures'. at 7.30pm in Shildon Civic The event is free for Hall. members and £5 for Area Demonstrator, Val visitors. N CRIER Shildon W ric t O & D i s t T The children of Jubilee Fields Junior Club enjoyed their visit from Jet and Ben. Post or hand this form into: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, As part of a Jubilee Fields June. Evans said, “Thanks to Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. Junior Club project based The officers spoke with the all the kids that attended around 'Staying Safe,' police children about issues re- Jubilee Fields Community CLASSIFIED FORM: dogs Jet and Ben, along garding ‘Stranger Danger’ Centre to see Jet and Ben. OCCASION: (Please tick) with Police Community and how to keep them- Everyone really enjoyed Support Officers Claire Kerr selves safe. the visit. Thanks to the Birthday Obituary and David Evans, visited An enjoyable afternoon staff and kids for making us Anniversary For Sale the children on Friday 12th was had by all, while PCSO feel so welcome.” Birth To Let Congratulations Services Former Shildon man killed in Appreciations Other (state): Darlington house fire Memoriam ..................... Number of separate messages:.............. Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a A former Shildon man has and students. roof was already badly separate piece of paper if necessary been tragically killed in a The incident occurred damaged. Firefighters ............................................................................................................................ house fire at his home in around 2.50am on Friday entered the house, where Lewes Road, Darlington. 19th June, when emer- they found Mr Matthews ............................................................................................................................ Timothy Matthews, 48, was gency services received upstairs. ............................................................................................................................ a drama and media teacher reports of an explosion. A spokesperson for Eggles- ............................................................................................................................ at Egglescliffe School who When they arrived the cliffe School commented, ...........................................................................................................................