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Friday 26th August 2011Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 525 Page 1
Published at:First Floor, Town Council Offices,
Civic Hall Square, Shildon, DL4 1AH.
Telephone/Fax: 01388 775896Duty journalist: 0790 999 2731
www.shildontowncrier.comemail: [email protected] our wonderful community
Town Crier
Shildon & District At the heart
Friday 26th August 2011Issue 525
Fully archived online at www.shildontowncrier.com email us at: [email protected]
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A taste of something different for the summer
Abbie Townsend and Neve Mills took part in the taster sessions.
Taster sessions have been giving young people in Shildon a snap shot of some of the fun and healthy
activities available this summer.Cookery, keep fit and drama were just some of
Hackworth House to be redeveloped?
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the things available for young people to try out. It is hoped these taster sessions, supported by the Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Partnership (AAP), will encourage young people to try different things in their local area- all centred around promoting health and wellbeing.The taster sessions took place at Sunnydale Leisure Centre last week.The AAP financially supported Shildon Children and Young People’s Action Network to run the sessions, and councillors David Hancock and Garry Huntington awarded £923 from their small grants fund and neighbourhood budget. Alan Boddy, chair of the task and finish group for the AAP said, “This is an excellent programme giving young people the opportunity to test out exciting new activities in their area which will promote health and wellbeing.”
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In Memoriam In Memoriam Birthdays Birthdays Birthdays
ClassifiedsAll about local people...
Town Crier Shildon & District
Frances Mary Honeyman
Sadly taken from usOne year today
(Nee Humble)31.08.10
Lovingly remembered by Janet, George, Violet,
Tommy, Brian & familiesR.I.P.
Michael Michel
A million times I’ve needed you, a million times I’ve cried, if love could have
saved you, you never would have died
Died 27th August 2010
Loving you always forgetting you never, your loving Wife
Sheila & best pal Brockxxxx
Michael Michel
Close to our heartsYou will always stay
Loved and remembered Every day
Died 27th August 2010
Sadly missed,Your loving Son Paul
& Hayleyxxxx
Michael Michel
You always had a Smile to share
Time to give andTime to care
A loving natureKind and true
Is the wayWe’ll remember you
Died 27th August 2010
Sadly missed,Sandra, Peter & Jamie
xxxx
Michael Michel
Miss you very much. Take misty a lot of walks for me. Wish you both
were still here.
Died 27th August 2010
Love Nancy & Merlinxxxx
Michael Michel
Gentle Jesus up abovePlease give our GrandsdA Great big hug because
We love and miss him
Died 27th August 2010
Dylan, Madison & Louis
xxxx
Birthday Memories
Kate Jacques
Mam, Happy BirthdayAlways in my thoughts
27th August
Love Ronny
Kate Jacques
Birthday memoriesTreasured & kept
Of one I loved dearlyAnd will never forget
27.8.34
Always lovedKate
Your loving Husband Ron
xxx
Kate Jacques
Always in our thoughtsForever in our hearts
27.8.34
Love you always Mam. Mary, John & family
xxx
Birthdays
Lewis Ellwood
Happy 4th Birthday
Love you lotsMammy & Daddy
x
Lewis Jay Ellwood
Happy Birthday lil’ man28th August
Lots of loveSarah, Luke
& Daisy
Daisy Star Gordon
Happy 2nd Birthday sweetheart
28th August
All our loveMammy & Daddy
xxx
Daisy GordonHappy 2nd Birthday
Love Lynzi, Scott & Lewis
Luke Gordon
Happy Birthday Daddy27th August
Lots of love & kisses
Daisy Starxxx
Julie-Ann Slater
Happy 30th Birthday
27th August
Lots of loveFrom Mam, Sonia, Ian,
Wayne & familyxxxx
30!
Summer Rose Swan
Happy 2nd Birthday
Love Mammy & Daddy
& all the kidsxx
Dean Morris
Happy 21st Special Nephew, Cousin
& Uncle
30th August
Love from Auntie Jeanette, Uncle Trevor, Samantha,
Mark, Lewis & Isabelx
21!
Dean Morris
Happy 21st to a Son who has made us both so proud
30.08.11
Have a wicked party Dean, followed by a great time in
Mexico with Rachel
21!
Lots of loveFrom Mam & Dad
xxx
Dean Morris
Happy 21st Birthday DeanHave a great day!
Love you lotsRachxxxx
Dean Morris
Happy 21st
Love from Nanna, Sarah & family
x
Dean MorrisCongratulations Dean
From Ericx
Friday 26th August 2011Shildon & District Town Crier Issue 525 Page 3
ClassifiedsAll about local people...
Birthdays
Chelsea Bowron
Happy 21st Birthday
Love you loadsFrom Mam, Gran
& Grandad
21!
Luke Ellison
Happy 18th Birthday Congratulations
22nd August
Lots of loveMam, Dad,
Laura & Niamhxxxx
Dean Morris
21stHave a great party
30/08
Lots of loveNana Janet
xx
Phoenix-Beau Lowery-Hankey
Happy 2nd BirthdayOur gorgeous Son
28th August
Lots of loveMammy & Daddy
xxx
Phoenix-Beau Lowery-Hankey
Happy 2nd Birthdayto our gorgeous Grandson
Love you from Gran & Grandad Hankey & Nanna
& Grandad Loweryxxx
Birthdays
Jodi-Beth
Happy 21st
28.8.11
Lots of love, Mam, Ross & all the family
xxx
21!
Anniversaries
Nicola & Jez
To our good friendsCongratulations on your
First Wedding Anniversary
Best wishesLove Michelle, Natalie,
Kelly & Jamesxx
Acknowledgements
Frank & Irene SmithWould like to thank family & friends for the beautiful
flowers, gifts & cards on their recent
Golden Wedding
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Happy Birthday “James”
With all my loveYour Bond Girl
back homexxx
August 24th
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An inquest has been held into the death of a Shildon man who sadly passed away while working in China.Michael Anthony Aldworth died on Chinese New Year’s Day (3rd February) after celebrating the occasion with his friends.The inquest took place in Crook, where coroner Andrew Tweddle said he found difficulties in trying to get information from
Chinese authorities.Mr Aldworth’s mother told the coroner how the 34 year-old, of Spruce Court, had gone to dinner at his boss’s parents’ house for a meal where he fell asleep at the table after drinking.His boss had tried to wake him, but Michael had told everyone to leave him alone. The group then laid him on a bed with a glass of water and a bucket and went outside to enjoy
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Horitcultural Show prizes announcedThe Shildon Horticultural Show will take place on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August in Old Shildon WMC. A number of prizes
will be awarded with brackets ranging from £25-£10 for 1st places, £20 to £6 for 2nd places, and £10 to £4 for 3rd places.
Gavin William Aldworth, aged 27 years, of Wesley Street, Coundon Grange was due before magistrates at Newton Aycliffe to face charges of aggravated vehicle taking and
property damage whilst driving without insurance and without a licence. Aldworth is alleged to have driven the Ford Transit in St. Phillip’s Park, Bishop Auckland on 21st June.
Due in court
The Crier coach trip to Peebles on August Bank Holiday Monday 29th will leave Shildon bus station at 8am.
The bus will visit Otterburn Mills before heading on to Peebles and then Moffat. The coach will return for home at 5pm.
Crier coach trip
This week in History
August 1814
Washington, D.C. was burned and White House was destroyed by British forces during the War of 1812.
26 August 1768
Captain James Cook set sail from England on board HMS Endeavour.
27 August 2003
Mars made its closest approach to Earth in nearly 60,000 years (34,646,418 miles).
August 1996
Charles, Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales divorce.
29 August 2005
Hurricane Katrina devastated much of the U.S. Gulf Coast killing more than 1,836 people.
30 August 1835
Melbourne, Australia was founded.
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the fireworks. When they returned they found that he had stopped breathing.His friends then drove him to a hospital when an ambulance took too long to arrive, and doctors spent 45 minutes trying, unsuccessfully, to revive him.The coroner recorded a verdict of death by mis-adventure and ruled that there were no suspicious circumstances.
The Fox & HoundsMarket Place, Shildon
Quiz Night Every Thursday (winner takes all)Friday 26th August at 7.30pmDragaoke - Miss Tess Tickle
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Saturday 27th AugustLovely Young Vocalist - Cassandra
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Christened at St John’s
Reverend David Tomlinson officiated over the baptisms of two little girls last weekend at St John’s Church.Bridie-Leigh Hayley Race, who was born on 11th February this year, was first to be christened.Nicola Magneron, Craig Bendelow, Jamie Wilson,
Kirsty Wilson, Samantha Race, Gary Proudfoot and Kimberley Jardine were chosen as Godparents by Bridie-Leigh’s parents Leigh Bendelow and Terr-Marie Race. The family, who live in Larch Avenue, celebrated the occasion at Elm Road Club.Alexander and Debbie
Mitchell’s daughter Jasmine Sophie Mitchell, born on 8th December 2010, was next to the font.John & Rachel Aitken and Calum & Cheryl Reed took their vows as Godparents before the family gathered for a reception at the Mitchell’s home in Kestrel Court, Newton Aycliffe.
Baby Sophie with her parents and big sisters Erin and Phoebe.
Bridie-Leigh with her parents and Godparents.
Quick and easy-to-access housing help is just a click away for residents in County Durham.The Enhanced Housing Options Wizard on Durham County Council’s website provides information aimed at anyone experi-encing housing difficulties.The website asks a series of questions before guiding the user through the different options available to them.Julie Wearmouth, Durham County Council core team officer, said, “There are many types of housing available, from sheltered accommodation to shared ownership.“Not all are appropriate for everyone and the Wizard can help residents identify what would best suit their
Housing help onlinecircumstances.“It can also advise them on the support services available to help them deal with issues such as housing benefit and debt, presenting all of the in-formation they need to improve their situation in a housing plan.”The Enhanced Housing Options Wizard can be found at http://dur-hamhou s ing s o lu t i on s .ehodirect.org.uk or through Durham County Council’s website at www.durham.gov.ukResidents can also contact their local housing solutions team if they are homeless or threatened with homelessness.Contact details are also available from the council’s website.
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Eldon Village FayreEldon Village will celebrate its annual Village Fayre on Saturday 27th August from 11am. A bouncy castle and slide, cake and pie stalls, raffles, a tombola, face painting and many games will provide tons of entertainment for all
the family. Refreshments will be available including hot dogs and burgers. A fairground organ and old slot machines will also be on show. Anyone wishing to have a table for £5 please contact the committee on 01388 775955.
The Shildon BR Leek Show will take place on Saturday 3rd September at Shildon BR Club. Benching must be completed by 1pm. A grand charity auction will also take place the
following day on Sunday 4th September. New members are always welcome to take part. Contact Tim on 01388 772990 for more informa-tion.
Shildon BR Leek Show
The Shildon and District Flower Club will be holding a meeting on Monday 5th September from 7pm in The Civic Hall. The demon-strator will be Lee Berrill from Northampton who will
be giving a demonstration entitle ‘Flights of Fancy.’The entry fee for non-members is £4, which is payable on the door.“All are welcome,” said a spokesperson.
Flower club meeting
Police appealsPolice are appealing for in-formation on the following incidents.• A Lambretta LI125 scooter
(pictured) was stolen from a council-owned garage on Auckland Wynd sometime between 14th and 20th August,
• A copper water tank was stolen from an address in Thomas Street sometime over the last few weeks. The premises was unin-habited at the time.
• Four alloy wheels were stolen from an address in Drybourne Park between 15th and 19th August.
• The metal parts of a large gate on a property on Adelaide Bank were stolen during the night on Saturday 20th August.
Police are concerned that there has been a recent increase in metal thefts. If you have any metal items that are vulnerable to theft
then please secure them as best you can.Anyone with information is urged to call police on 0345 60 60 365.
A great night of entertai-ment is in store when the town’s three musical theatre groups get together for a for a Charity show in aid of Cancer Research UK. The show will be staged at
Cancer charity showthe Civic Hall on Friday 9th September from 7.30pm and will feature C.A.T.S., Centre Stage, and The Tearaways,A spokesperson for the event said, “The three
musical groups will be providing a nonstop selection of music, dancing and laughter.”Tickets are all £2.50 each, and can be pre-booked by ringing 01388 774838.
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Tree-mendous effort to tidy up Dene Valley
Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Partnership is supporting a project to carry out improvements in the Dene Valley area. It’s hoped tree planting and resurfacing work to improve a car park, popular with walkers, will improve
the area for residents and visitors. Work is being carried at the entrance to the Close House area of Dene Valley with councillors Tommy Taylor and Dorothy Burn supporting the project with £10,000 from their neigh-
bourhood budgets with a further £25,000 coming from Durham County Council’s Urban Rural Re-naissance Fund. This work had been identified from a consulta-tion process that included over 1000 residents.
Poetry CornerSeven Levels of Heaven
I know you’re at my bedsideI feel you standing there
In tranquil land of memoriesNo lifetime can compare.
I know you’re at my bedsideSons and daughters too
Remembering the fun timesWhen daddy played the fool.
I know you’re at my bedsideI feel you kiss my brow
Holding hands so tightlyAlmost over now.
I know you’re at my gravesideI see you standing thereIn company of angelsI cry that you despair.
I know some think that heavenIs a land of make believe
But heaven is a place for soulsThat mortals cannot see.
A parallel world of plentyWhere love is currency,
No hate greed or hungerA light of liberty.
When led into the vortexFrom mortal to supreme
You won’t believe the love you feelAwash in loves bright beam.
Mammies there with kissesDaddy cries with glee
Cleanse your soul with wishes,Pray life’s scars will heal.
A seven level heavenMyers’ said there’d be,
To mortal form,No wishes,
Bottom of life’s tree.
A seven level heavenPray God they let me stay,
A seven level heavenTo six I hope and pray.
In Memory of Frederic Myers, 1843 - 1901
By Lou Whensley, Shildon
The car park in Close House is due to get a facelift.
See inside the Soho Engine Shed!The Soho Engine Shed at Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon will be open to the public from Thursday September 8th to Sunday September 11th, as part of the nationwide Heritage Open Days project.Visitors will have the
chance to see inside the Soho Engine Shed and take a closer look at the exhibits on display – which include the Shildon Works Bell and the Hackworth Plug Wheel. A knowledgeable team of museum staff and volunteers will be available to give an in-depth insight
into Timothy Hackworth’s role in the development of the railways.For more information on the Heritage Open Days project, contact Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon on 01388 777999 or [email protected].
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All players, supporters and members are invited to Shildon Railway Cricket Club’s Annual Senior Pres-entation Night to be held on Saturday 10th September at 7-30 p.m. in the Shildon Railway Sports and Social Club (The B.R.)”We haven’t had a lot of success on the field this year but that’s no reason not to celebrate the season’s end and enjoy a good night, whilst looking forward to better things next year,” said a club official. Four trophies will be awarded to the players who top the batting and bowling averages in the
1st and 2nd teams. Two further trophies will be awarded to the Players’ Player of the Year which will be voted for by the players. All members are eligible to vote in a new award to be presented to the Clubman of the Year, which aims to recognise the person who has helped most by working for the club throughout the year, during the close season, as well as during the season, both on or off the field. This award, the John Raw Trophy, used to be presented to the winners of a junior triangular
tournament but, with the permission of the family, will now be rededicated. The late John Raw was, for many years, secretary of the club and he dedicated years of service to cricket. His sons John and David have been invited to attend the occasion and to present the trophy. Voting papers are available at the clubhouse and players and members are requested to complete and return these to any committee member by 7p.m on 1st September. Donations of bottles for the raffle will be gratefully accepted.
Cricketers’ presentation night
The outdoor season is now drawing to a close and the Vet's team, who are top of the league, played their final game at Newton Hall, Durham, who are in second place in the league and have two games in hand. The town team lost 1-7, however the single point should be
Shildon Railway Cricket Club’s woes continue as the 1st XI crashed to another heavy defeat last weekend at home to Willington. Batting first, Shildon were dismissed for 119 with J.P.Nash 28, P.Garbutt 23 and M.Lumley 45 being the main contributors. There were four ducks in the innings in what was again a much depleted side, which included 13
year old Matthew Franklin who made his 1st XI debut alongside his father Neil. In reply Robert Nevison took 2 for 22 as Willington lost five wickets before achieving a comfortable victory. More worryingly the club again failed to turn out a 2nd XI and had to concede the fixture. This is the third time this season that this has occurred and the Readers
Durham County League will again impose a fine. It also begs the question “Can the club continue in this vein?” The simple answer is that the league rules state that clubs must run two senior sides in Divisions A and B and therefore our town’s only cricket club must attract new players if it is to continue playing at this level.
Cricketers’ poor show
Junior’s presentationA presentation event is to be held for members of the Shildon Junior Football League.The event will take place on Sunday 4th September from 12 noon until 3.30pm at Elm Road WMC.
As well as the presentation there will also be a disco, face painting and light re-freshments.“We look forward to seeing everyone on the day,” said Tracey Bellas, one of the organisers of the league.
Shildon Jubilee FC had a busy time last week with two league games as well as a fancy dress drop-off.On Thursday 18th August they played Ferryhill Manor House and were beaten but not disgraced by a 4 – 0 scoreline. Ferryhill were more direct with their passing and movement and were 1 – 0 up at half time. In the 2nd half Jubilee suffered two injuries and had to reshuffle the team, resulting in Ferryhill adding three more goals.Although beaten, Jubilee were not down, as they picked themselves up and went on a fancy dress drop on Saturday 20th August. The lads were stranded 15 miles from home with no money or phones and had
to make their own way back to The Tree Tuns in Shildon. Five hours later, with aching feet but full of smiles, they were back.The next day Sunday 21st August the team played Tudhoe in the league. Although still aching and slightly hung over, the lads controlled the game bril-liantly.A quick passing movement unlocked the Tudhoe defence for Danny Thomas to finish off from inside the box for 1 – 0. Another good passing movement and a through-ball to Anthony Gillan made it 2 – 0 at half time. With 18 minutes remaining Danny Thomas got his 2nd goal of the day with a free kick into the bottom corner, giving the keeper no chance.
The Jubilee FC boys on their fancy dress drop-off.
Jubilee FC were down but not beaten
enough to make the town team division 3 winners. In the Men's league the town team is relegated after a 1-4 away defeat against Rail Athletic B. This means both Shildon teams, Town and Rail A, are relegated. The Ladies team is still third in the league after a 3-1 win
at home against North Park, however they were beaten by Hundens in the team K O semi final. In the SW Durham mixed league both teams were beaten. The A team travelled to Kelloe where they were defeated 3-7, while the B team lost 4-6 to Cockton Hill.
Bowls teams relegated
Shildon AFC are away in the league on Friday 26th August to Tow Law Town. The following Bank Holiday Monday 29th August they
travel to league favourites Spennymoor Town. Kick off for this match is at 3pm, not 11am as previously arranged.
Shildon AFC fixtures
