Issue No 288 At the heart of our wonderful community Saturday 26th Sept 2020 AAP WELCOMES COVID RECOVERY APPLICATIONS BISHOP AUCKLAND and Shildon AAP, along with the other 13 AAPs across the county, have been working intensively to help deliver emergency schemes to support res- idents and communities in combating the chal- lenges presented as a result of the COVID pan- demic. Included within the wide-ranging work which AAPs have undertaken since the outbreak of the pandemic, is the alloca- tion of over £100,000 to projects within the Bishop Auckland and Shildon AAP area. Over £100,000 “to projects within the Bishop Auckland Artist Laura Brenchley (right) with one of the scarecrows, while members of the public snap a selfie. & Shildon AAP area SCARECROWS STAND UP FOR Although there contin- ues to be global uncer- tainty as to how the BRITISH FOOD STANDARDS pandemic will be man- SCARECROWS IN the the town early on Mon- animal welfare standards offered the fun opportu- aged moving forward, form of Stan Laurel have day 21st September and are enshrined in upcom- nity for shoppers to pose the Bishop Auckland mysteriously appeared are encouraging MPs to ing trade deals and legis- using the face cut-out and Shildon AAP is pro- across Bishop Auckland stand with them to cele- lation. sandwich boards and gressing with their Area to Stand Up For British brate the quality of Brit- The scarecrows, snap a selfie. Budget allocations for the Standards. ish food and farming, by designed by local artist Conservation charity 2020/21 financial year, The scarecrows making sure high food Laura Brenchley, gave a appeared at spots across quality, environment and nod to local history and CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 SUITS BIG SIZE MENSWEAR 2XL TO 8XL SHIRTS TROUSERS Park right outside LONG TIES 1898 T-SHIRTS EST our showroom SHORTS and shop at CARGO TROUSERS your leisure! JEANS EVERYTHING FOR 47-49 Main Street, Shildon, DL4 1AF • 01388 772671 THE LARGE MAN www.hackettandbaines.co.uk [email protected] • Mon-Fri 9am-5pm • Sat 9am-4pm COMPETITIVE PRICES Published at: 3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Civic Hall Square, Shildon DL4 1AH • Editorial: 01388 775896 • Advertising: 07909 992731 • Email: [email protected] • Online: www.swd.news/bishop • You can read all our sister papers online at www.swd.news: Spennymoor News • Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter • Shildon & District Town Crier For more news from Bishop Auckland and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news Saturday 26th September 2020 Published by South West Durham News 3-4 First Floor Offices Shildon Town Council Civic Hall Square Shildon DL4 1AH Editorial: 01388 775896 Advertising: 07909 992731 Email: [email protected] Online: www.swd.news/bishop You can read our sister papers online: www.swd.news/crier SPENNYMOOR NEWS www.swd.news/spenny The Robinson Arch in front of the Deer Park at Auckland Castle. Photo: House of Hues CONSERVING THE HANDS OF TIME www.swd.news/chapter WORK HAS begun to pre- help preserve one of Bish- Grade I listed structure has cal services. serve the 18th Century op’s most iconic and his- remained largely unaltered Clare Baron, Head of SEND US YOUR STORIES Clock Tower in the heart of toric buildings. It is also ever since. However, hav- Exhibitions and Interpre- If you have a story you Bishop Auckland’s Market a pleasure to be part of ing suffered from a lack tation at The Auckland would like us to cover, we Place. the overall scheme, which of fabric maintenance in Project, said, “As one of would love to hear from you. Over the next six months, is certainly starting to recent decades, the build- the most prominent build- We are especially works will be taking place breathe some life back into ing is in poor condition, ings on the Market Place, interested in good to restore the building – a Bishop Auckland again.” and regeneration charity it’s exciting to see work news, be it personal focal point of the Market Vest Construction will The Auckland Project have beginning. We hope to achievements, local Place and gateway to the be supported by special- chosen to bring forward give this historic structure fundraising, community Auckland Castle estate – ist heritage contractors the repair to the Clock a new lease of life, so that service or any other to its former glory. including Classic Masonry Tower while Auckland Cas- visitors will be able to see, positive stories. Call us on The works are being and Smith of Derby, tle is closed due to corona- once again, just how mag- 01388 775896 or email undertaken by local com- who manufactured and virus. nificent it is in the context [email protected] pany Vest Construction, installed the arch’s current A full programme of of the Castle grounds. The who are based in Bishop clock mechanism in 1927. conservation work is pro- archway is a point of inter- DISCLAIMER Auckland. Local-based electrical posed, scheduled to last est for many local people Bishop Press cannot be Gavin Vest, Managing engineers R Lightfoot are until March 2021. To safe- who walk through it every held responsible for Director at Vest Construc- also involved in the pro- guard the building for the day on their way to the advertisers offering tion said: “It is wonderful ject. future, extensive masonry Deer Park, and by conserv- goods or services. to be able to continue our Designed by Sir Thomas and timber repairs are ing the Clock Tower, we As a general rule we would working relationship with Robinson for Bishop Rich- planned; restoration of the hope to welcome people in advise anyone not to The Auckland Project and ard Trevor in 1760, the clock face, mechanism the best possible way”. part with any money and weathervane; redec- Follow progress on Face- until an order has been oration of joinery; and book and at www.auck- completed to your installation of new electri- landproject.org. full satisfaction. WE HAVE MOVED TO LARGER PREMISES! All information is correct, ONLY MINUTES FROM THE A1M, to the best of our Junction 60 and A689. 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YES advertisers. www.shildonmotorco.co.uk 01388 451 122 2 Saturday 26th September 2020 For more news from Bishop Auckland and across South West Durham visit: www.swd.news CAMPAIGNING FOR FOOD QUALITY GET FREE BOOKS ON happening we urgently clothing and biodegrad- FROM PAGE 1 NEWGATE STREET need protection in law able hay and straw. Art- WWF-UK has created the for our high standards of ist Laura Brenchley has GET FREE Books Bishop single book and 4 million campaign. Katie White, food quality, environmen- been working with WWF Auckland is one of twenty children live in poverty. Executive Director of tal protection and animal to craft and design the such branches across the “At the Global Educa- Advocacy and Campaigns welfare.” scarecrows to ensure country where residents tional Trust, we believe said: “Farmers across The campaign is backed they capture the public’s can call in and take home that education and liter- Bishop Auckland and the by much of the local com- attention. up to five books a day - acy skills help individuals North East work hard to munity, including Caro- Bishop Auckland-based completely free of charge. lead a happy and suc- make sure the food we eat line and Graham Twee- Laura said: “As a local There are no catches or cessful life, and need- is safe and healthy and dle from Acorn Dairies, artist my work is greatly gimmicks - the store is less to say, provide the our beautiful countryside beef and wheat farmer inspired by nature. I am part of the Global Educa- opportunity for people to is there for generations to Lucinda Bird, bee-keeper becoming increasingly tional Trust (GET), which become leaders, pioneers enjoy. Britain has some of and farmer Nikita Gar- aware of the damage believes that education and visionaries which is the highest standards in ner and the UK’s leading which potentially harmful and literacy belong to ultimately beneficial to us the world and our farmers producer of ancient grain pesticides can do to our everyone. all.” are ready to go further to wheat Stephen Cragg. wildlife. I think this cam- The GET’s mission state- The Bishop Auckland help the country prosper It has also rallied sup- paign raises awareness ment reads: “At the Global Branch is based at 14 after Brexit. port from plough to plate of the need to protect the Educational Trust we Newgate Street, opposite “There’s a risk that with local restaurateur standards we currently believe that the ability to WHSmiths. trade deals being struck Hussain Ahmed, who runs have in Britain and I am read is the cornerstone of Volunteer Lorna Bartlett by the Government right a restaurant in Bedlington delighted to help cele- educational success and said: “We do have a col- now could undercut our showing support. brate the quality of our a love of reading will last lection pot by the desk to farmers, put low quality The scarecrows and local produce.” a life-time, yet almost 1 help keep the lights on but food on our shelves, and props are made from local The scarecrows will billion people entered the that does not matter right pollute our local environ- and sustainable mate- return to their farms on 21st Century unable to now, we just want to be ment.