Published at: Friday 30th October 2015 First Floor, Town Council Offices, Issue 739 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] Salvation Army kitchen Motorists urged to receives councillors’ funding check cars for winter Motorists are being urged withstand a long winter. to stay safe on the roads Michael Toas, county fleet this winter by making sure manager, said: “Vehicle their vehicles are fully health checks can help prepared. make sure your car or van Durham County Council is ready for frosty driving provides MOT testing and conditions. With winter winter vehicle health almost here and tempera- checks at its servicing tures starting to drop, now centres for members of the is the time to think about public and businesses. when your vehicle was last Health checks involve checked as being prepared looking at tyres, the could help you keep safe battery, wipers, the and on the move.” engine, heating and venti- MOTs cost from £42 and lation, washers, anti-freeze are available for cars, and starter and charger minibuses and commercial systems. vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, All works, including MOTs, while winter health checks Councillors Trish Pemberton and Henry Nicholson present Shildon Salvation Army are carried out by fully are priced from £26. with funding from the neighbourhood budget to improve their busy kitchen. qualified technicians and To book an MOT or winter customers do not have to health check locally, The money has so far The Salvation Army in Cross neighbourhood budget and have repairs done there contact the nearest council helped update the fridge Street received a generous given to the charity in aid and then, however staff service centre. and cooker to new and donation from Shildon of their kitchen and food will advise of any work For further information improved stainless steel County Councillors, Henry bank services. needed to bring the vehicle visit the council website at industrial versions and the Nicholson and Trish Pem- Major Linda Watson, up to legal standard and www.durham.gov.uk/MOT. berton on Thursday 22nd who heads the charity in Salvation Army are confi- October. Shildon, was delighted to dent that the benefactors, The cheque, for a grand receive the bountiful sum who contributed half the total of £2,449, was taken which will now go towards amount each, will now set Follow us on twitter @ShildonCrier from the elected members’ improving the kitchen. the pace for further im- provements. “I am delighted to help such a worthwhile or- ganisation,” said Cllr Trish Gibson's Funeral Pemberton minutes after Services presenting the cheque to Established over 140 years. the charity, an event coor- dinated by the Area Action Association Street, Shildon. Partnership (AAP). “Any organisation that Our office hours are focuses on helping people Mon, Tue, Thur & Fri 10am - 2pm. Closed Wed. in the community who Or by appointment on suffer from isolation and infirmity is one that is 01388 772244 fantastic to support,” she 24 hour on call service. said. “May the people of Shildon use the new kitchen for many years to come,” CLEM’S added Cllr Henry Nichol- FISH RESTAURANT MOTs, SERVICING AND REPAIRS son. Shildon In related news, the Sal- 30th YEAR ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 01388 778070 vation Army is looking BRAND NEW TYRES FITTED AND BALANCED Summer Time Opening Hours: 11am - 9.30pm for donations of food and 2 FOR 1 Cod and Chips every Tuesday SPECIAL OFFER cleaning products to give £5.20 (Shildon only) to those in want of such 205/55/16, items. Two Meals for £10 in the Restaurant between MICHELIN - £60 Food is an essential but it 11:30am and 9:00pm Monday to Saturday BUDGET - £35 is often overlooked that Tel: 01388 773400 people in need of charity Why not try our licenced Bishop Auckland Branch NOT TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH for Daily Specials and Free Wi Fi, Disabled Friendly and Baby OTHER OFFERS Changing Facilities? Tel: 01388 665955 Continued on page 3 Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected] Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 739 Friday 30th October 2015 Page 1 N CRIER Shildon OW Classifieds istri c t & D T All about local people... In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays RIER Christopher Hay Norma Quigley Michael Bird C ildon N st (Birdy) Sh t OW October 30 2006 31 October 2014 & Distr i c T 28th October In loving memory of a Happy 40th birthday much loved Son and Brother It’s lonely here without Post or hand this form into: you 3-4 First Floor Offices, Town Council Building, We miss you more each All our love day Susie & Jake Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH. For life is not the same to xxx us since you were called away CLASSIFIED FORM: To your resting place we OCCASION: (Please tick) visit and our thoughts with you we share Birthday Obituary But no-one knows our Acknowledgements Anniversary For Sale heartache when we turn Loved and remembered and leave you there always Birth To Let Sadly missed Steph & Barry & Congratulations Services Remembered always Family Would like to thank everyone for cards, Appreciations Other (state): Love from all the family flowers, gifts and xx messages after Steph’s Memoriam ..................... LOVE, illness. It meant a great Mam, Sister, Brother deal. Also special thanks to Number of separate messages:.............. XXX Birthday Memories close friends for their help and daily visits Message(s): Please write in clear BLOCK CAPITALS and continue on a separate piece of paper if necessary Love you lots, Steph X ............................................................................................................................ Fred Horlock Nov. 1st ............................................................................................................................ No cards to send, no Services ............................................................................................................................ Christopher Hay presents to give, only our ............................................................................................................................ 30-10-06 love as long as we live. Miss you dad MOVING A THING? ............................................................................................................................ From £14. Call Phil. We know you’re looking ............................................................................................................................ down on us every single Phone 01325 321 084 or 07596 179 859 day Chrissy Allen & family Total number of words = ............ We will always love and xxxx miss you as much as Photograph included? (£6) Yes No words can say Although you’re not Carpets Fitted & Refitted (if yes, please include a stamped addressed envelope if you would like your picture returning) here with us, your By a time served fitter memory still lives on Tel: 01325 317928 Amount (x35p): .......................... In person you’re not Birthdays 07985 350 188 here but in our hearts Total: .......................................... you’ll never be gone Name: ........................................................................................ Like our Facebook Page Jean Fish Address: ..................................................................................... facebook.com/ 31.10.13 ................................................................................................... Love shildon Happy 65th birthday Uncle Steve, Aunty towncrier Contact number: ........................................................................ Geta & Charlie xx Have a wonderful and amazing day CAROL’S BABY Best wishes with lots of love from Ray, Kevin BARGAINS Courses available at and Bailey xxx NOW OPEN 81 Church Street, Shildon, Ray Dickenson DL4 1DT Jubilee Fields 31.10.13 Tel: 07427 662956 Gone but not forgotten Advertise in A wide range of baby ware Jubilee Fields Community exempt the learner from from birth including: Centre has places available payment. The Crier shoes, boots on the following courses: A spokesperson said: “If Ann, Lisa, Mark, Megan hats, dresses with Level 2 Food Safety on anyone is interested in and Matthew Call Jeff on matching bows, Wednesday 11th November gaining the qualification XXX dolls’ moses baskets, 8:45am-4:30pm and Level or for further informa- 01388 775896 baby wicker cribs, 2 First Aid on Monday 16th tion contact Sally-Ann on bags and purses November 8:45am-4:30pm. 01388 775425 or pop in to 0790 999 2731 personalised pram sets The cost is £17.50 although the centre to reserve their blankets and bibs certain benefits will place.” Page 2 Friday 30th October 2015 Issue 739 Shildon & District Town Crier Children show ‘can do’ Salvation Army attitude in foodbank challenge From page 1 up to the 29th, but there is still an opportunity to make also lack basic hygiene a child’s Christmas after products. the toy service. There is also an oppor- Cleaning product and tunity to donate new, food donations are always unwrapped toys to gift to welcome. unfortunate children who A luncheon club starting at would otherwise be empty- 12.30pm on a Thursday is handed on Christmas Day. also on offer at the Salva- The toys will be amassed tion Army, with lunch pur- during the Salvation Army’s chased at an affordable £3. Christingle Toy Service, To book a place, call 01388 which is on Sunday 29th 777358 or 01388 664277. November at 6pm and The Salvation