Published at: Friday 6th January 2017 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 799 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 st T At the heart www.shildontowncrier.com of our wonderful community email: [email protected] Jean brings in the New Year Town Council support with centenary birthday party for lighting concerns At Shildon Town Council’s along the Shildon bypass December meeting, coun- with the minutes noting cillors received Durham that: “Concern also be County Council’s proposals expressed on the proposed to remove a total of fifty removal of lighting columns lighting columns in Shildon: on the Shildon By-Pass eight along Busty Bank and (Road A6072) as this is a 42 along two stretches of footpath used by members the A6072 Shildon bypass. of the public and particu- Councillors added their larly the Shildon Running concerns to those previ- and Athletic Club who use ously expressed by Shildon the footway as part of Running Club, saying in their training regime. The the draft minutes of the removal of street lighting meeting that there were would be a personal safety fears about “personal matter to users.” safety, and the perception Feedback from the Town of personal safety” along Council and Running Club Busty Bank. will be used before a final “The footway is frequently decision is made on the used by a significant removal of lights. number of the general Having learned of the public as a walking/ proposals to remove the cycling route to and from lights in the Town Crier Centenarian, Jean Foster is presented with a bouquet of flowers by Shildon Town Mayor, work at the South Church (issue 796, County Council Enterprise Park also as propose to remove 50 Cllr Trish Pemberton, on the occasion of her hundredth birthday on 30th December. a route to Eldon and street lights), Shildon The bells were ringing two A card from the Queen was Cllr Trish Pemberton. Bishop Auckland,” say the Running Club expressed days before the New Year complimented by a bouquet Jean was born in Freville minutes. their objection to the pro- in Hackworth Close as of flowers from Shildon Street and went to St Councillors expressed posals, warning that the Jean Foster celebrated her Town Council, personally John’s School, leaving at similar concerns about 100th birthday. delivered by Town Mayor, 14 years of age when she the removal of lights Continued on page 3 moved to Scarborough to work in services for a year before moving to London for three years. Funeralcare She returned home from MOTs, SERVICING AND REPAIRS London and worked at Providing a caring personal service available the famous Doggarts store TEL: 01388 778070 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. in Bishop Auckland as an agent, remaining in the job Pre-paid Funeral Plans - Memorial Masonry - Floral Tributes for the next 28 years. 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Siesta House, Whinfield Drive, Newton Aycliffe DL5 6AU She celebrated the special Ask about our next day fitting on vertical blinds occasion surrounded by 01388 772244 www.siestablinds.com family and friends. 24 hour on call service. Fully archived online at shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 799 Friday 6th January 2017 Page 1 N CRIER Shildon W ict O Classifieds & Dist r T All about local people... Passed Away In Memoriam In Memoriam Congratulations Acknowldegements Fred Brownless Ann Scott Treasured memories of a Haines & Richardson The family of the late dearly loved Brother Of Shildon 3rd January Charles Acriviadis Ray Clarkson Suddenly on 23rd December Can’t believe its been one Would like to thank the year since we lost you And dearly loved Sister residents of Shildon for Family and friends are rallying round on this very invited to Wear Valley Patricia Walker sad occasion. We are truly Crematorium to celebrate (Nee Clarkson) humbled by all the love and Fred’s life at 11am on support. Special thanks Monday 9th January My broken heart will never Always in our hearts, mend, to the venerable Shirley Garry, Donna, Harley My memories of you will Griffiths for the service & Jasmine never end, at St John’s. Many thanks xxx My tears will never dry, to Gibson’s Funerals for their help. Above all we Family flowers only please. My love for you will never die are forever thankful to Donations in memory can be all of Charles’ friends and made for the Riverside View neighbours for being here Care Home, Darlington. Congratulations on the Engagement of Charlie for us at all times. Haines and John Richardson Joan Pearson Loving Sister Ann, on the 17th December 2016. Paul & family 20.12.2006 The Crier 10th Anniversary Would like to thank the Memories of someone Hannah Collingwood Wednesday Line Donations special Birthdays Wishing you both all the for their kind donation, 25.12.16 It’s difficult to understand very best for the future, raised at a recent charity Why you’re no longer here love from Mam, Granma, night. All donations are very Yet sometime’s, when I Kathleen Andy and not forgetting gratefully received towards close my eyes 7.1.17 Darcie the running costs of the You feel so very near x paper. For you were someone special And much loved in every Services Services way That’s why you’re still remembered MOVING A THING? Carpets fitted & re-fitted With affection every day From £14. Call Phil. By time-served fitter Phone 01325 321084 07985 350 188 You left me with warm or 07790 509 925 memories Christmas day you went And they are mine to keep away, up above with the We’ll never be apart one you love, The bond between us was But we still cry a tear every too deep Happy 60th Birthday Do you night for you to be back in Kathleen our lives. If I could have one wish One dream that could have So Angels up above come true 60! Wrap Hannah up in love Then I would wish will all We loved you from the my heart Lots of love, start For one more day with you Christine, Clyde & Mam leaflets It won’t stop, it’s from the heart for your Love from us all Congratulations x Your loving Husband George and Sons Richard, Tony business? & Alan MacKay & Dawson xx xx xx xx Funeral to be held at St John’s Church, 12.30pm The Crier is delivered Tuesday 10th January by Rev Graham Collingwood to (Son). Wake at Old Shildon Club. Joan Blackett around 11th January 2007 6,000 Christmas Memories Treasured memories of a dear Mam and Grandma homes Ann Scott Missing you still and always will Our first Christmas without you Congratulations Archie & Leaflets distributed Catherine on your recent Engagement from just 3p each. Love from all your family Call xxx Always remembered, Garry, Donna, Harley & (01388) 775 896 Jasmine All the best for the future, xxx From everyone at The Crier to arrange distribution Page 2 Friday 6th January 2017 Issue 799 Shildon & District Town Crier Town Council add to Running Eat wise and Club’s street lighting objection exercise A free weekly group is son. launching in Shildon this For more information month, aimed at helping contact Jamie Measor on people look good and feel 07711 590 423. great. If getting fitter is also part Well being for life will of your New Year’s health host the session every kick, Well being for life is Thursday, between 5.30pm also hosting a new gentle and 6.30pm at Sunnydale circuit for beginners class Leisure Centre from 12th at Shildon Methodist January. Church. Members can take part in The class starts on Tuesday a weekly weigh-in, receive 10th January, between advice on healthy eating 10am and 11am. and learn about diet and To book a place, or for nutrition. more information contact “Shift those extra Christ- Lauren on 07525 815 173 or mas pounds and come and email lauren.copping@pcp. join us!” said a spokesper- uk.net. The life of James Durham County Council is planning to remove eight street lights along Adelaide Raine (Busty) Bank as well as 42 lights along the Shildon bypass. Image: Google Earth Mike Stansfield is to give an court judge. From page 1 John Reed said: “I can “If this option is of interest illustrated talk at Middridge The talk will be held on advise that the Council’s to Shildon Town Council History Society on James Thursday 12th January switch off could lead to the proposal to remove the then we will be pleased to Raine (1791-1858), the black- from 7.30pm in Mid- demise of the successful street lighting is part of provide a quotation.” smith’s son from Ovington dridge Village Hall.