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Students from King James I Community Academy are celebrating, after winning a six-month business challenge in which they demonstrated their business skills.Students from 20 secondary schools across County Durham have taken part in the Future Business

Magnates competition, organised by Durham County Council.The competition, now in its sixth year, is an opportunity for schools to encourage students to develop enterprise skills and experience the excitement and exhilara-tion of working in business.

Schools were paired with local companies, which acted as mentors for the students who were tasked with developing a business idea and completing a series of six business-related challenges.The competition winners were announced at an awards ceremony, which took place earlier this month at the Xcel Centre in Newton Aycliffe.The winning team was King James I Academy, which received £2,000 for the school and £50 for each team member as well as the winners’ trophy.Runner-up was the team from Framwellgate School, in Durham, which received £1,000 for the school and £25 for each team member.Eight additional awards were made, with a trophy for each winning team and £10 prizes for each team member, with Bishop Barrington winning the prize for the Most Effective Team.Cllr Linda Marshall, vice-chairman at Durham County Council, said, “We hope that what they have learnt in this year’s com-petition will inspire them to become our future business people.”

Shoppers will take a step back in time this weekend as Bishop Auckland Town Centre returns to the fabulous Forties.The town will be trans-formed on Saturday 23rd July as it celebrates the sights and sounds of 70 years ago.Now in its eighth year, the town’s annual 1940’s Day is organised by Durham County Council and features music and dance performances, a fashion show and a military vehicle display.The Newgate Centre will be the venue for three ap-pearances by the Fenner Sisters, who will perform their tribute to the Andrews Sisters accompanied by the Tees Valley Jazzmen.The Lindy Jazz Dancers, meanwhile, will encourage shoppers to get into the spirit of the festivities by joining them in classic dances from the era.This year, for the first time there will also be musical

Town turns back the clock

performances in Fore Bondgate, where traders will be decorating their shops in the keeping with the Forties theme.Other activities will include a fashion show in the Newgate Centre and a display of military vehicles and uniforms in Newgate Street.Steve McCormick, Bishop Auckland town centre manager, said, “We’re very much looking forward to our 1940’s day, which is part of our ever-growing programmes of activities.“I’d like to encourage people to come along and experience the special atmosphere the event creates – and enjoy some shopping too.”• Fenner Sisters, Tees Valley Jazzmen and Lindy Jazz Dancers – 11am, 12.15pm and 2pm.• Forties fashion show – 1pm.• Military vehicle and uniform display – 10am to 4pm.

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Have a splash at the Leisure CentreWoodhouse Close Leisure Centre has a host of events running throught the summer to keep youngsters entertained.Mini Water Polo takes place every Friday, from 7pm to 8pm, as well as on 17th and 31st August from 1pm to 3pm. Sessions are £2.50 each and are aimed

at youngsters aged 8 and above.Also for ages 8 and above, Kayaking lessons are held each Wednesday between 7.30pm and 9.30pm. £3 per session.Parents can take their under 5s to the parent and child swim sessions which take place on Tuesdays and

Thursdays between 10am and 2pm (£2 per sessions), while the over 5s can get to grips with inflatable obstacles on Mondays and Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm (£2.50 per sesssion - parent child ratio applies).For more information contact the Leisure Centre on 01388 761634.

Ever fancied trying out a gym but have been put off by the fast-paced competi-tive atmosphere? Well why not try a more relaxed session?Age UK County Durham and the Fit & Healthy Gym in Bishop Auckland are working together to provide some dedicated gym sessions for the over 50s as part of the Fit as a

Calling all over 50s!Fiddle project. If you would like to try out the exercise equipment in a relaxed, friendly and non-competitive atmosphere, go along to one of the taster sessions on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th July from 11am till 12.30pm in the Fit & Healthy Gym in the Auckland Gate Centre in Tindale Crescent, Bishop Auckland.

All they ask is a small donation of £1.50 per session. You will need to ring Age UK County Durham to book a place as they are limited.The society is also looking for volunteers who would be willing to learn how to supervise others in the safe use of the gym equipment. If you are interested telephone 01388 720064.

Volunteer Reading Help, a national charity which helps children who struggle with their reading to develop a love of reading and learning, is looking for new volunteers for primary schools in the Bishop

Auckland area. Can you spare 3 hours a week to help a child to read? There is no need for any specific experience because training and support will be provided, but you will need to be

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On Sunday, 24th July families are invited to go along to the Family Fun Day at Manor House Hotel in West Auckland between 10am and 2pm. There will be a selection of stallhold-ers ranging from children’s craft packs to cupcakes. There will also be face painting, a raffle, ‘Guess

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The Name Of The Teddy’ and the chance for children to help make their own bird boxes. All proceeds from the event will go towards Butterwick Hospice in Bishop Auckland. Entrance is free and refreshments will be available.The Pampered Chef is going to the hospice on

Thursday 4th August from 7pm (Doors open 6.45pm). The Pampered Chef is the premier direct seller of essential kitchen tools, and has been helping families prepare quick meals for over 10 years. Tickets are £3 to include refreshments.The Butterwick Zumbathon will take place on Sunday 14th August at Bishop Barrington Sports Hall from 1pm till 4pm. The cost is £10 per person with pre-booking essential. Sponsorship forms are available on request. A charity show in aid of the Butterwick Hospice will take place at Cockton Hill WMC on Friday 12th August at 7.30pm starring Tommy Deans and girl duo Hot Flush. Tickets are only £3 and are available from the hospice on 01388 603003.

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Local band Winter In Eden are celebrating this week after recently negotiating a record deal with UK-based record label, Lycan Records.Winter In Eden are a female-fronted symphonic rock band based in Bishop Auckland, and have been achieving huge success over the last two years in the progressive and symphonic rock scene. Although relatively unknown in their native North-East, they have built up a large following in the Midlands and the South of England and have performed alongside internationally successful bands including Dutch band

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Changes to bus servicesThe current services 4A/4B will be withdrawn from service in their current guise as of Saturday 30th July. A new 4A service will commence on Monday 1st August running between Bishop Auckland – Shildon (via Tindale Crescent,

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Works are progressing well on the latest stage of the regeneration of Bishop Auckland town centre, and remain on schedule for an autumn completion.The fifth phase of the revamp began in March this year and is being funded by Durham County Council. The seven month programme of works sees the Market Place and sur-rounding area benefit from major environmental improvements including road safety measures and enhanced seating and setting features.It follows a phased regen-eration plan for the historic town which has delivered hugely improved open spaces and transformed the approach to the town centre from the Bondgate end. The scheme has been combined with a range of retail and business incentives to encourage more to choose it as a location to trade or opperate.Cabinet member for regen-

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eration and economic de-velopment, Cllr Neil Foster, said, “The regeneration of Bishop Auckland will re-invigorate the Market Place and wider area, providing residents and visitors with a unique gateway to the town’s retail and business outlets and rich historic and cultural heritage.“The best things in life are worth waiting for and it is right at this landmark stage in the works to say a huge thank you to all the traders and residents who continue to support us with their patience.“For some the benefits of the revamped Market Place area are already being reaped, for others I feel sure the increased footfall and financial benefits that it will bring will follow in the near future.”The latest phase, funded by the council following the announcement by ONE that it was no longer able to provide the capital, is scheduled for completion in the late autumn.

Town centre development manager Chris Myers said, “The completion will see a greatly improved shared space in the centre of the town fit for street markets and festivals which will further benefit the town’s economy. Events like the Bishop Auckland Food Festival, organised for the first time this year by the county council, have already made use of the new space, ensuring visitors are drawn to the heart of the retail offer.“The design has also used creative streetscene to ensure that railings, spherical bollards and trees provide an appropriate barrier between the public and traffic, without re-stricting access. There was a great deal of support for the design during the con-sultation events last autumn and a number of the cafés are already benefitting from enhanced outdoor seating areas. I hope it won’t be long before more businesses feel the benefit.”

Police in Bishop Auckland are urging off-licences to play their part in tackling anti-social behaviour over the summer months by refusing to sell alcohol to young people.In a bid to curb under-aged drinking a test purchase operation was carried out on Saturday 9th July.A girl and boy, both aged 16, attempted to buy booze from shops in the town. Twelve of the 13 premises targeted asked for identi-fication and refused them alcohol. Those who passed the test were: Park Head Services, New Coundon; Cost Cutters,

Shops targeted in Test Purchase Operation

Leeholme Road; Conveni-ence Store, Spencer Street, Eldon Lane; Ali’s store, St Andrew’s Road; Total Store, Cockton Hill Road; Beaumonts, Beaumont Street; Gills Off-Licence, Cockton Hill Road; Chribec News, Cockton Hill Road; Lazenby’s, Newgate Street; Evans, Gibbon Street; ASDA, South Church Road; Morrison’s, Bob Hardisty Drive.Sainsburys in Colling-wood Street was the only business to fail the test and was issued with a warning.“It is reassuring that most of the sales assistants were alert and behaved

in a responsible manner by refusing to sell alcohol to these young people. By insisting on identifica-tion before selling drink to those entitled to buy it they are playing their part in helping to reduce incidents of alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour and disorder,” said PCSO Jamie Pitt.He added, “Our focus with regard to this issue is education and we are visiting premises to ensure they are complying with law as well as quizzing staff to ensure they know what is required of them under the terms of their licence.”

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Council tenants in the town are running our of time to make their vote count in elections for a tenant board member for Dale & Valley Homes.Two tenants are standing for the single vacancy on the board, one of five places reserved for tenants.The ballot closes on Friday, July 29th, and tenants are being urged to make sure they post their votes in plenty of time to ensure they are counted.

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Every week through the summer the Town Hall in Market Place is running Stories & Crafts for young children to have fun. The events are held every Friday from 10.30am and tickets are £1 per session.Juice and a biscuit will be provided and sessions are suitable for children under 12 years. On Friday 29th July it is The Mad Hatters Craft Party – Friday 5th August, Under the Sea, - Friday 12th August, Feathered

Friends, - Friday 19th August, Narnia Know How, - and Friday 26th August, - Spiders Journey.For more information ring 01388 602610Woodhouse Close library are also running similar sessions. Friday 29th July it is The Mad Hatters Craft Party, - Friday 19th August, Narnia Know How, - and Friday 26th August, - Spiders Journey.Tickets are also £1 per session. Starting time is 2pm. Call 01388 604612.

Twenty eight young dancers from Richardson’s Dance Studio in Bishop Auckland were featured in a pop video shoot, which was Directed & Choreographed by leading West End Musical Star, Gary Adam Watson.Mr Watson, who is originally from Sunderland, has just completed a nationwide tour as a Guest Vocalist with the Michael Ball Show, Heroes.Nearly 100 young dancers

from Richardson’s Dance Studio in Bishop Auckland took part in Mr Watson’s ‘Fun & Energetic’ Dance & Singing Workshops recently.The highlight for everyone involved in this ‘Epic Weekend’ was undoubt-edly the making of the pop video. The Dance Studio was transformed into a fantastic sound stage for the day with state of the art lighting and effects

which are used for the studio’s dance shows. In charge of filming and editing the video, which was set to Jennifer Lopez’s ‘On the Floor’ was Brian Ellwood, from 3E Commercial Photography & Video, Durham.The video can be viewed on the Studio website at www.richardsonsdancestu-dio.co.uk, on You Tube, and on the Studio’s Facebook page.

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Help for Heroes challengeA local man from St. Helen Auckland, who is currently serving in the armed forces at Catterick Garrison, is planning to run the entire 87 miles of Hadrian's Wall to raise money for Help for Heroes. SAC Neal Jones (RAF) along

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The second phase of a popular scheme to help people think smarter about their finances is about to begin.Bishop Auckland and Shildon Area Action Part-nership (AAP) is supporting the Durham County Credit Union in the Woodhouse Close area, which offers financial services as an alternative to doorstep lending or loan sharks. The project is being delivered by a dedicated team of volunteers who are supported by a devel-opment worker and will benefit all members of the local community including young people who will

learn tips about being more ‘money smart.’In a bid to develop a savings habit in schools at an early age, a junior savings scheme has been set up at Woodhouse Close Primary School with the aim of hitting home the message at an early age. Councillors John Lethbridge and June Lee are supporting the project with £2,500 from their neighbourhood budgets. Angelina Maddison, AAP co-ordinator, said, “In these difficult financial times the scheme is fantastic as it encourages young people on the safe route to financial management.”

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A teenager from Bishop Auckland who wants to be a professional drag queen featured in a BBC3 Docu-mentary this week.Jamie Campbell, 16, starred in Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, which aired on Wednesday 20th July.The programme followed the story of Jamie’s life, from dressing up as a little boy to his ambition to be a professional drag queen in Las Vegas.During the programme, Jamie performed in front of an audience for the first time as Fifi La True, his alter ego.Jamie said, “I only really started telling people I wanted to be a drag queen about a month or two ago and the reaction has been amazing.”However he has also received criticism, saying “Throughout my whole life not everyone’s been as nice you know, being different and being as flamboyant and as feminine as me. I’ve always had negative comments and horrible

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The Kays Hill Animal Sanctuary in West Auckland is holding a fun-draising night on Saturday 13th August at Cockton Hill Club. The Saturday Night Fever event will take place from

7pm till 11pm. There will also be a karaoke, disco, quiz, raffle, tombola, games and food. Tickets are £5 in advance or £6 on the door. They are available from Becky on 0797 226 8420.

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America bound: Students from King James I Academy Kate Dixon, Katie Newton, Char-ley Armstrong, Amy Park and Rebecca Bennett.Enterprising students from King James I Academy have headed to the land of op-portunity this summer.The youngsters will spend three weeks in the USA after using their entrepre-neurial skills to raise the money for the trip.The opportunity is one which the enterprise department at King James, led by Ross Brown, offers to students every year.The expedition will take in Iowa, where the students will join a traditional American summer camp; Chicago, for the bright lights of a big US city; and Florida, where they plan to have a holiday.Katie Newton, 17, is making her third trip and is hoping to meet the contacts that could eventually see her working full time in America.“I’m going this time for

the experience before university. I want to work with children so when we’re at the summer camp I’m planning to talk to the staff about working there,” she said.“It’s an enterprise trip so before we go it’s all about the fundraising, organising events, working as a team and planning. I’ve put everything into it.”Six students – Katie, Charley Armstrong, Beth Dixon, Jack Hope, Katie Rewcastle and Rebecca Lowes – and two members of staff from King James I Academy left for the US on July 18th.Meanwhile, another group of students have already begun planning their fund-raising for next year’s trip. Amy Park, 16, said, “I’m really looking forward to it already. I’ve always wanted to go to America and this way I’ll get to see the real

country and not just one city.”Amy, along with Rebecca Bennett, Kate Dixon and others are planning a sponsored cycle in which they will pedal the equivalent of 1,393 miles, the distance from Florida to Iowa.Each student has to raise at least £200 but usually ends up raising more which goes to support others in the group.Nick Grieveson, head-teacher of King James I Academy, said, “Our annual enterprise trip to America is a fantastic opportunity for our students. “However, it’s not a holiday and requires some hard work from them before they go. They must use all their initiative to come up with ways to raise the money and their organisational skills in planning events.”

Students raise money for USA trip

Mr J. S. Copeland, Head teacher of Etherley Lane Primary School in Bishop Auckland is to retire at the end of the summer term and school year. He was appointed in 1997 after being a previous Head teacher at Ramshaw Primary School.Staff and pupils payed tribute to Mr Copeland in a presentation on Thursday 21st July. A spokesperson for the school’s Governing Body said, “We would like to

thank Mr Copeland for his dedication and hard work over the years and wish him a long and happy retirement.”Mr. Copeland said of his time at Etherley Lane that he felt privileged to have worked with so many dedicated staff. He said that he would miss the pupils and staff but that he was really looking forward to being able to spend more time on his interests, which included his new granddaughter.

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Mr Copeland with just a few of his pupils at Etherley Lane Primary School.

Bishop Auckland Town Hall's summer musical film season will be taking place during the school holidays. The movies start on Thursday 4th August with On the Town, then on Thursday 11th August

Carousel, Thursday 18th August The Rocky Horror Show, and Thursday 25th August Hairspray. All films commence at 7.30pm and tickets are £3, available from the Town Hall on 01388 602610. Al-

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A new choir has been formed in Bishop Auckland, and the founders are hoping that many more new members will join.The Sing4Life Community Choir will be starting rehearsals from Thursday 1st September, between 7.30pm and 9.30pm at the Town Hall Gallery in Bishop Auckland, and weekly thereafter.The choir will rehearse and perform upbeat, popular songs with the aim of providing concerts in the local areas. As the group expands they will be performing in a much wider area.

Conductor Alec Jackson, a founder member of the World Youth Choir in 1989, has contacts throughout the world.He said, “This is an exciting new opportunity for anyone who is interested in singing. There is no audition, no music reading is necessary and it open to all ages and abilities.”The cost will be £4 per week. The group will needs a minimum of 30 singers to make the choir viable, so go along in September and be ready to have a great time singing songs from throughout the last 50 years of popular music.

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Cockton Hill Infants School celebrated the end of the school year with their very own version of the Royal Wedding.All 60 children in year 2 took part, with Samantha Hetherington as Kate and Thomas Simpson as William.The story of the wedding was told by a cat, played by Jack Donnelly, who ‘has been to London to see the

Queen.’While in London, the cat watched the wedding and saw the Queen (Sophie Gallagher) and all the royals. There were even celebrity guests including Lulu (Leanda Stevens) and Cliff Richard (Reece Watts).Cliff ended the perfor-mance by singing ‘Con-gratulations’ to the happy couple!

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Firm fun day raises £700 for African drought appealStaff at a Bishop Auckland company raised more than £700 from a fun day to help victims of the East African drought.Workers from housing company Dale & Valley Homes organised many events to add to their total including a 24 hour fast, a sponsored silence and many sponsored running and walking events.Housing options assistant Graeme Wade even volun-teered to have cat food and other nasty things thrown at him to raise another £70 for the appeal. Other events included a raffle, dress down and a bake day.Chief Executive Peter Chaffer said: “This cause really inspired people to do

something extra special. We have had fundraising days in the past but nothing on

Graeme Wade after the event.this scale. The total is the highest amount we have ever raised.

Plans to be considered for development on Focus siteDurham County Council is to consider a company’s plans to redevelop the former Focus site in St Helen Auckland.Metric Property Invest-ments has conditionally purchased the 4 acre piece of land for £2.3 million, dependent on the planning permission being granted. It has then proposed to invest a further £8.7 million to develop a retail park on the site, consisting of six stores which could generate around 90 jobs.Andrew Jones, Chief Executive of Metric commented, “We are in

discussions with our target retailers and are excited by the high level of occupier appeal already demon-strated.“We believe that it will form an attractive and profitable addition to our redevelopment portfolio.”The plans have caused concern for some town centre occupants however, who fear the new stores could take away their business and reduce footfall in the town.Speaking of the develop-ment in relation to the newly-built Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores, Newgate

Centre Manager David Wilson stated, “This new development is totally different as it will be directly targeting shops in the town to compete with.“If it goes ahead it would absolutely guarantee damage to the people from the town and we are extremely worried about it.”Councillor Sam Zair, who himself runs a cafe in Bondgate said, “Yes it will be creating jobs, but at what cost to the town centre?”The application will be considered on 25th August.

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St Mary’s Under 16s Kings returned from the Barcelona Junior cup last weekend with a trophy, after playing five games against Brazilian sides throughout the tournament. The boys won their semi-final on penalties and then went on to win the final 2-0. Goalkeeper James Cleminson deserves a special mention, after-scoring the last penalty in the semi-final and saving a penalty in the final.Eighteen players along with four coaches and eight parents spent

a week in Barcelona getting shown round the Nou-Camp, visiting the Port Aventura theme park. They also spoke at the opening ceremony, even though they were the only English team there. Back home, the Under 15s had a trip down to Barnsley last weekend to compete in their annual tournament. They had a good run of games, winning all of their group games and quarter final, getting through to the semi-final, where they lost on penalties due to some great saves by the

opposing keeper.A spokesperson for St Mary’s commented on their recent fundrais-ing event. He said, “A big thank you to all who enjoyed and supported our Sportsmans Night with Eric Gates, Craig Hignett and John Beresford supporting next years team to raise funds for Barcelona.”The Under 13 Aces are looking for a goalkeeper for next season. Anyone who is interested should ring Michael on 07584289382 or John on 07747456140.

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Bishop Cricket by John Phelan

There was no cricket last weekend but on Saturday July 9th the Bishop Auckland 1st team were at Northallerton. Richard Hawthorne returned to the team and took a couple of late wickets as Bishop did well to put the home side out for 147. At one stage Northallerton were 83-6 but Joe Clarkson at number 5 hammered seven 4s and three 6s in a crucial innings of 64, which included an 8th wicket partnership of 40 runs with his father Kevin who was unbeaten on

20. Dan Conway returned 3-65, Phil Holdsworth 2-8, Richard Hawthorne 2-29, Matthew Cowling 2-1 and James Robinson 1-24.A target of 147 should have been within the reach of Bishop but it wasn't to be the case as they lost their first wicket with the score on three. The fifth wicket fell with the score on 70 and after that it was all downhill as Bishop closed on 86 all out with only Matthew Cowling 17, Phil Holdsworth 19 and Ben Thompson 11 reaching double figures.

Ciara Hughes, a Year 6 pupil from St Anne’s C of E Primary School in Bishop Auckland, recently won the 80 metres County Final.The event was held at Shildon Running Track and schools from all over the County were represented.Ciara comfortably won her heat and then went onto

win the final after a nail biting close finish. Ciara also ran the first leg of the 400 metre relay and the team came second in the final. The talented runner practices at the Shildon track three times a week and has also taken part in the Great North Run 3 times.

County champion

Ciara with her winning medal.