Published at: Friday15th July 2011 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 519 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] Lessons in community safety Redworth House’s future uncertain Landlords have finally to help with the transition pulled the plug on care to new owners or operators home giant Southern Cross, and maintain continuity of with Redworth House on care. Byerley Road being just one Chief executive of the of the homes affected by Darlington-based company, the situation. Jamie Buchan said, “My Landlords of 250 of the 752 objective is to continue homes have agreed to take to provide excellent care back the centres to run to every resident and to themselves, however it is as manage the programme of yet unclear as to whether transition professionally.” Redworth House is among Daniel Smith, Chairman this number. The remaining of the Southern Cross 502 homes are caught up in Landlords’ Committee negotiations with owners tried to reassure residents which could take months. and their families that the The company’s financial quality of care provided by crisis came to light earlier the new landlords would Year six teacher Samantha Overfield with pupils Euan Mack, Connor Jones, Jessica this year when they were remain high. Gibson, Lauren Heighington, Hope Gibson and Kate Dunn with PCSO Claire Kerr. faced with rising rent He stated, “Unless you are costs and lower fees. The an operator, the landlords Lessons in community to take part in a series of playground’ scenarios. care-provider has now are not getting involved safety have been on the workshops to teach the Year five pupils were been forced to shut down in care delivery. Southern timetable for youngsters pupils more about staying involved in a Community after landlords refused Cross are the current at Thornhill Primary School safe. Safety Award scheme to restructure rental operators and the landlords thanks to the Bishop Police dogs were on which looked at topics agreements. will find new operators. Auckland and Shildon Area hand to teach the pupils such as drugs and alcohol Southern Cross said final “It is a highly regulated Action Partnership (AAP). about ‘stranger danger’ awareness, fire safety and details of the plan had industry. So you cannot Year six pupils and and the youngsters used anti-social behaviour as yet to be settled, but all have an operator that does members of the local clay modelling sessions well as recycling and dog payments to trade creditors not pass a Care Quality community got together to create ‘bullying in the fouling. and staff are to be kept up Commission test.” Children received a certifi- cate and a medal. CARAVANS PRICES FROM £200 A YEAR / £100 FOR 6 MONTH Bishop Auckland and AUCKLAND 300 + HARD STANDING PITCHES 24HR CCTV SECURITY GUARD, SECURITY FENCING ETC Shildon Area Action Part- WE CAN STORE MOST THINGS. GIVE US A CALL nership supported the YOUR CHOSEN PITCH IS YOURS FOR YOUR CARAVAN & STAY, NO MOVING AROUND project along with Shildon Community Safety Group, CONTAINER STORAGE CONTAINER PRICES FROM £60 A MONTH the police and fire services 20 FEET LONG, 8FT HIGH, 8FT WIDE UNITS and people from the local STORAGE YARDS / COMPOUNDS FOR RENT community. PRICES FROM £200 A MONTH Just over £2,000 was APTEC ENTERPRISE ALL LARGE, SECURE AND HARD STANDING awarded from the AAPs PARK A68 DARLINGTON ROAD Small Grants Fund. WEST AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND DL14 9PD Alan Boddy, lead of the 01388 835511 / 07812994815 partnership’s Task and www.aucklandcaravanstorage.co.uk Finish Group, said, “The safety of our young people is of paramount BLINDS FACTORY SHOP importance. Gibson's Funeral “This event combines MEASURE & FITTING numerous community Services FREE safety initiatives in an Established over 140 years. buy direct from the £££’s interactive and exciting FREE factory and save friendly format.” Association Street, Shildon. Elizabeth Carr, chair of HOME SELECTION SERVICE Our office hours are Shildon Community Safety Monday to Friday 10.00am until 2.00pm. Phone the North East’s original master blind maker Group, said, “The funding or by appointment on Siesta Blinds on 01325 309003 received from the part- 1 Brighouse Court, Newton Aycliffe Ind. Park. nership has enabled us to 01388 772244 Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds continue this very popular course.” 24 hour on call service. Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 519 Friday 15th July 2011 Page 1 N CRIER Shildon OW Classifieds istri c t & D T All about local people... In Memoriam Birthday Memories Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays Fred Thompson Ann Plews Harley Scott Brooke Kirtley Daniel Rowley Died 17th July 2005 17th July 17th July 12th July In loving memory of a dear My loving Mam & Nana Happy 13th Birthday Husband, Dad, Grandad Happy 60th Birthday & Great Grandad Always in our heart, Loving Wife Love Tracy, Peter, Chanice, Lots of love, Auntie Laura, Jessica & family Luke & Laurie Skye, Charlie, John & Katie xxxx John Plews Gillian Whalen Michael Michel Happy 2nd Birthday to our 12th July 05 Happy 5th Birthday gorgeous little Princess 13th July 18th July 1946 You’re forever Gillian is 60 today in my thoughts Your first Birthday away from home Loads n loads of love from Gone but not forgotten 60! Mammy, Daddy & Jasmine Love u loads, Love Barbara & Lynn xxxxx Mammy & Daddy xx Love always, xxx Denis & Christine Your loving Wife Sheila, xxxx Son Paul, Hayley & Grandchildren, friend Harley Scott Nancy, Brock & Merlin 17th July Brooke Kirtley John Plews xxx Happy 2nd Birthday to my 12th July 05 special little Sister, Brookie Nora Barker Thinking of you Michael Michel 14th July Happy Birthday 18th July 1946 Love ya lots, From your loving A Birthday wish Love Tracy, Peter & kids McKenzie Husband Dave To the one we love xxx xxx xxx Sent to you On a cloud above Miss you loads, Sandra, Peter & Jamie xxx Ann Plews 5 Today! Daniel Rowley Jessica Tweddle Happy Birthday Sweetheart 12th July 10th July 2003 Our ‘baby’ girl is 21! The hands of time Love you loads, Happy 13th Birthday Keep turning From Grandma Since you slipped away & Granda Tomlinson 21! My words are few David Pearse xxxxx 13! All our love and My thoughts are deep 16.7.11 - 73 years Lots of love, Mam, Dad, congratulations, from But memories of you Chelsea & Nannie Mam & Dad I will always keep No cards or wishes On your Birthday xx Love Tracy, Peter, But all our love Chanice, Luke, As always Daniel Rowley Laurie & Jake xxxxx Adam John Atkinson 12th July Jessica Tweddle 10th July You are now a teenager Happy 21st Birthday to Loving Wife Vera Happy 13th Birthday my gorgeous girlfriend & Daughter Carole Ann Plews Love Gran & Granda 10.7.03 Love you lots, Your presence I miss From Mark Your memory I treasure Birthdays xxx Loving you always Forgetting you never Daniel Rowley Who’s Nifty 50? 12th July Your ever-loving Jessica Tweddle Husband, Denis Winnie! Happy 13th Birthday xxx 20.7.11 Happy 21st Birthday to a Love Uncle special Sister & Auntie Richard Lots of love, Birthday Memories 50! Emma & Love Darts & Can’t believe our Sophie Mae Dominoes lasses xxx little boy’s 21 Daniel Rowley Ann Plews 12th July 17th July Need to contact The Crier 21! Happy 13th Birthday Jessica Tweddle Thinking of you darling on Love Mam, Dad & Jacob my little monster your 60th Birthday about a Classified? Happy 21st Birthday Jess Love Auntie Ann Love always, T: (01388) 775 896 & Uncle Ray Love John Denis E: [email protected] x Page 2 Friday 15th July 2011 Issue 519 Shildon & District Town Crier N CRIER Shildon OW Classifieds istri c t & D T All about local people... Birthdays Anniversaries Births Births For Sale Jessica Tweddle Andrew & Andrea Dennis & Barbara Fuller Metcalfe - Mutter Cocker Spaniel Puppies Happy 21st psycho Farlow would like to thank July 14th Rachel & Scott for their Congratulations to you beautiful Grandson both on becoming proud parents to Connor Jack Allen Aiden Born 6th July Lots of love Our beautiful little Nephew From Holli & Daz 7lb 11oz x Jessica Tweddle All our love to you all Love from Ashley Beautiful working Cocker Nana, Granda, Great & Jonathan Spaniel pups for sale. Wishing you health Grandma & Uncle Stephen xxxx Excellent pedigree, & happiness on your xxxx mother & father both 21st darling working dogs but pups will also live happily in the Metcalfe - Mutter home. Legally docked and Congratulations Rachel & regularly wormed. Four Love always, To my darling Wife Scott on the birth of your Thank you Aunty Michelle dogs & one bitch left. All Gran Cowan Happy 10th Anniversary gorgeous baby boy and Uncle Darryl for my pups will be KC Registered x Connor Jack little Cousin, he is gorgeous & micro-chipped and have docking certificate. Ready to go 5th August. Deposit Lots of love £100, pups £500. Jessica Tweddle Andrew Please call Mike on Happy 21st Birthday xxx Love from everyone at JFCC Love and cuddles, xxxx From Ethan 07967 695 023 xxxx for further details. Congratulations Lots of love and best wishes, Services Nana, Granda & David Acknowledgments xxx Shelley J Edwards Local Light Removals Cheap rates Mutter - Metcalfe Mrs Linda Wilson 07588027060 Anniversaries Darryl & Michelle are so & family wish to thank all pleased to announce the nurses & care workers at Wanted arrival of their gorgeous Son Mamillan Marie Curie for Jayne & Andy Aiden their care and devotion to Cars wanted Born 26th June Derek in his last days.